Interview with Ruksana Hussain, who has made writing her passion and profession
Release Date: 03/26/2021
Why so many entrepreneurs are choosing non-food franchises with top 1% franchise consultant Jon Ostenson
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Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg.
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Invest like a rich person with Alan Franks
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Alan is an author, speaker, and a fee-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who provides holistic financial planning services nationwide. Unlike many financial advisors who prioritize selling products, Alan takes a client-centered approach, helping individuals and families define their lifestyle goals and then reverse-engineering a tailored financial plan to achieve them. His focus on cost-effective, tax-advantaged strategies empowers clients to realize their dreams as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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How Oases is disrupting real estate with tokenization and blockchain, with Ricardo Johnson
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Ricardo Johnson is the founder of Oases, a groundbreaking platform transforming real estate investment through blockchain technology. With over a decade of experience in real estate and finance, Ricardo has successfully built and exited companies, leveraging technology to break down traditional investment barriers.
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From bankrupt carpenter to financially free in three years with storage yards, with expert Chris Long
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Christopher Long’s journey is one of grit and vision. Starting as a contractor in need of storage for “the big stuff,” he founded Longyards Storage, transforming a personal challenge into an international powerhouse for secure, large-scale storage solutions. Alongside his success in industrial storage, Christopher built a strong foundation in real estate, starting with multifamily investments and now focusing on heavy industrial acquisitions.
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How a reformed perfectionist now builds freedom-first businesses, with coach and author Natalie Wynn
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Natalie Wynn is a lifestyle solopreneur who went from burnout and doing all the things to building a purpose-driven business that earns her a full-time income on part-time hours. Now she helps high-achieving women shift their mindset, simplify their strategy, and create success that actually feels good.
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Break free from the 9-to-5 and build a life you love with The Unconventional Business Model author Kathleen Kobel
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Kathleen Kobel, known as the Queen of Amazon, has launched and grown over 1,000 brands on Amazon for multimillion-dollar companies. As an expert in the Amazon Influencer Program, she helps creators maximize their earnings through shoppable videos, content strategy, and offsite opportunities. Kathleen is also the author of The Unconventional Business Model and founder of Smart Business Mom, empowering entrepreneurs to create income on their own terms.
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Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy: Glenn Poulos shares the keys to success
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Glenn Poulos was the EVP and GM of NWS and the co-founder of Gap Wireless Inc., where he has spent his career at the intersection of sales, marketing, and leadership. With a proven track record in driving growth in the telecom and tech distribution industries, Glenn is also the author of Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow a Business and Build a Career. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, podcast host, and sought-after speaker, Glenn is passionate about sharing actionable insights that empower business professionals, sales teams, and entrepreneurs to succeed. His expertise spans...
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Get organized for success with Jennifer Q. Williams, owner and founder of Saint Louis Closet Co.
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At just 25 years old, Jennifer Q. Williams took a leap of faith, leaving graduate school and financing her dream with personal credit cards and an SBA loan to open Saint Louis Closet Co. in 1991—the first locally owned, woman-owned, floor-based closet company in her community. A proud St. Louis native, entrepreneur, and mom, she turned her passion for organization into a thriving company. She is also the wife of a fellow entrepreneur and mother of 2.
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The United States offers people an amazing gift to fund your lifestyle, with Adiel Gorel
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Adiel Gorel is one of the leading experts on Real Estate and Real Estate Investment in the United States, and around the world. He is the author of 5 books, including his Amazon Bestseller, "Remote Control Retirement Riches”. Adiel has lectured or conducted seminars all over the world, including at Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley, Amazon, and many others. He has also been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, Entrepreneur Magazine, and is regularly featured in local San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area media. Adiel even has his own Public Television real...
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Real Estate Investing as a team sport, with expert investor Sam Morris
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Mr. Morris is the CEO of Sunset Capital. He has over twenty years of experience in various aspects of real estate and has led acquisition and disposition teams on over $550MM in multifamily transactions. Having asset managed for over $650MM in real estate assets he has experience in all aspects of the life cycle of a property. As a former corporate banker for 18 years, he was involved in over $1B of financing in real estate transactions.
info_outlineRuksana Hussain is an award-winning journalist, magazine editor, and featured writer with 20 years of experience. She is the founder/publisher of Traveler and Tourist digital magazine, and a recipient of the inaugural 2020 Richard S. Holden Diversity Fellowship from the American Copy Editors Society. This year, she won an honorable mention in the National American Travel Journalists Association honorable mention in the luxury travel category and won in three categories at the Southern California Los Angeles Press Club Awards last year. Born in India, raised in Oman, and now calling Los Angeles home, she has created a successful solopreneur business without any social or formal networks and now teaches others how to do the same in creating the life opportunities they want for themselves. Her work is geared toward women and especially toward women of color.