The Grind to Growth: Steve DeAngelis’ Journey from Struggle to Success
Release Date: 10/15/2024
Resilience and Reinvention: Rhonda Parker-Taylor's Journey
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Description: Join Amir as he sits down with Rhonda Parker-Taylor, a bestselling author and entrepreneur, to explore her incredible journey of resilience and reinvention. From her early dreams of fashion merchandising to building a million-dollar advertising business, Rhonda shares the ups and downs of her life, including personal tragedies and professional triumphs. Discover how she transformed challenges into opportunities and now helps others do the same through her consulting business. Key Topics: Rhonda's transition from fashion merchandising to entrepreneurship Building and losing a...
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Overcoming Financial Turmoil: Roy Coughlan's Journey
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Join Amir as he sits down with Roy Coughlan, a seasoned entrepreneur from Ireland, who shares his incredible journey through financial highs and lows. From building a real estate empire to facing a $5 million debt, Roy's story is one of resilience, meditation, and the power of gratitude. Discover how he navigated the 2008 financial crisis, overcame personal liability challenges, and rebuilt his life with a focus on helping others through podcasting and virtual assistance. Key Takeaways: The importance of meditation and gratitude in overcoming adversity. Lessons learned from the 2008...
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Overcoming Overwhelming Debt: The Journey to Financial Freedom with Carol Kabaale
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This month I was joined by Carol Kabaale, a 32-year-old marketing expert from Cape Town, South Africa, who shared her journey from debt to success. Initially, she accumulated $20,000 in credit card debt while working at Hilton and pursuing additional marketing courses. Her husband, a civil engineer, helped her manage and pay off the debt over a year and a half. Carol's marketing agency, which she started at 21, recently surpassed $100,000 in revenue, primarily from U.S. clients. She emphasized the importance of financial education, budgeting, and support from her husband in overcoming her...
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Navigating the E-commerce Landscape with Jared Jennings
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In this episode of Amir’s Anecdotes, we sit down with Jared Jennings — entrepreneur, online coach, and the mind behind a thriving e-commerce brand. Jared opens up about what it really took to walk away from the safety of a corporate job and dive headfirst into building something of his own. From launching his first brand in 2022 with zero experience to learning the ropes through failure, Jared shares the real, raw truths behind entrepreneurship. You’ll hear why he believes real-life experience trumps formal education, how mentorship changed his trajectory, and what he wishes he’d done...
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Comeback Era: Overcoming Personal & Financial Struggles with Kevin Palmieri
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In this episode, Amir interviews Kevin Palmieri, an entrepreneur and podcaster, who shares his journey from various jobs to becoming a successful podcaster and business owner. Kevin discusses his struggles with mental health and financial difficulties, particularly during 2019, when he faced significant challenges. He emphasizes the importance of community, self-improvement, and learning about money as key factors in overcoming adversity. Kevin's story highlights resilience and resourcefulness, showcasing how he turned his life around and achieved success in his business. Key...
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Entrepreneurial Resilience: The Richard Walsh Story
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In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Richard Walsh shares his remarkable journey from a successful entrepreneur in the custom water feature industry to facing a devastating financial collapse during the 2008 recession. He reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences, the importance of identity beyond business, and how he rebuilt his life through coaching and mentorship. If you take anything away from this episode, we hope it is the significance of seeking help and guidance, as Richard encourages others to learn from his mistakes to avoid similar pitfalls. Jump in to the...
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Worms, Worms, and More Worms: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Cathy Nesbitt
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In this episode of Amir’s Anecdotes, Amir sits down with Cathy Nesbitt, known as the "laughing bean queen," to talk about how she started her worm composting business in 2002 after Canada's landfill closure led to garbage export to Michigan. Initially, she faced financial struggles, relying on a $50,000 line of credit and earning minimal income. Despite challenges, she persisted, leveraging media exposure and networking. Cathy's business grew, but she admits she could have sought grants and loans. In 2012, she added laughter yoga to her offerings, emphasizing its mental health benefits....
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From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Alan Lazaros' Journey to Fulfillment
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In this episode of Amir’s Anecdotes, Amir sits down with Alan Lazaros, CEO and co-founder of Next Level University, to discuss the intersection of personal growth, fulfillment, and identity. Alan shares his inspiring journey from an engineering career to entrepreneurship, detailing how financial struggles, mentorship, and self-belief shaped his path. He dives into the power of compounding in personal growth, the importance of aligning success with fulfillment, and the role adversity plays in building resilience. This conversation is a deep dive into self-identity, overcoming trauma, and...
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Intentional Living: Overcoming Debt and Finding Purpose with Scott Maderer
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Community, Commitment, and Homebuying: A Firefighter’s Story Featuring Ben Kitzen
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In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Amir interviews Ben Kitzenn, an insurance broker and volunteer firefighter from Long Island. Ben shares his journey into the insurance industry, his experiences as a firefighter, and the challenges he faced while navigating the competitive housing market. The conversation digs into the emotional and financial stress associated with buying a home, the importance of community support, and Ben's future financial strategies as he plans to purchase a home with his fiancée. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Ben Kitzen 02:48 Ben's Journey into Insurance...
info_outlineIn this episode of Amir’s Anecdotes, Steve DeAngelis, owner of MMP Creations, shares his journey of starting his own content agency and the financial challenges he faced. Steve shares insight on starting his business with limited funds and taking on two full-time employees without much financial runway. However, through perseverance and grinding the axe, he was able to double his business in a short period of time and improve his financial situation. Steve emphasizes the importance of resilience, finding a support system, and learning from others who have faced similar challenges. He encourages entrepreneurs to not let the lows get too low and to seek guidance from professionals.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:51 Starting MMP Creations and the Challenges Faced
11:57 Financial Stress and Limited Runway
15:57 Taking Action and Grinding the Axe
19:48 Realizing the Importance of a Support System
22:51 Learning from Others and Finding Comfort in Shared Experiences
27:05 Contact Information and Closing Remarks