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Welcome to "What About Us!" I'm Rick. On this channel, we peel back the layers of our society to reveal the hidden truths behind the headlines. From analyzing how data and political currents shape our communities to debunking common myths about social and economic issues, we question the narratives we're told and explore the complexities of modern life. We also dive into how these forces impact our personal lives—from relationships and self-growth to the intricacies of money management—providing a holistic view of modern challenges. Whether it's examining how policies affect our day-to-day realities or unearthing the untold stories behind societal trends, our goal is to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and foster honest conversation. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and dig deeper into the forces shaping our world, subscribe and join the conversation. Let's learn and uncover the truth—together, about ourselves and the world we live in. Because every perspective matters.

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#8 Archive Interview - Brad Shepherd - A guide to passive income with real estate syndications! 09/15/2021

#8 Archive Interview - Brad Shepherd - A guide to passive income with real estate syndications! These interview podcasts were originally released as part of my previous show a few years ago. I believe they remain relevant and may be enjoyed by current listeners. The old podcast was called 'A Trader's Life,' so please disregard the intros and any outdated segments. I hope you enjoy them. This episode is brought to you by . If you are somebody who has any interest in trading the financial markets -- short term or long term -- stocks, options, futures, forex, and more -, please click on my website and be sure to join our mailing list. We are currently in private beta with Enlightened. Enlightened is a trading community and will provide great information and lots of free resources. We have tons of things planned for expansion to give anyone interested in becoming better at finance and investing and trading your money some great opportunities. Get on them ailing list today, and let's get trading and better managing our money! "We help busy professionals like you create passive income from hassle-free real estate investments." - Brad Shepherd. You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: 1:29 Differences between passive and active investing? 6:55 Differences between stock market investing and real estate? 9:53 Tax differences between IRA and investing in real estate 12:46 Differences between a REIT fund and real estate syndications 15:10 Custodian companies that can help you invest in real estate through your self-directed IRA 19:24 What type of investor qualifies to invest in a real estate syndication deal? 23:04 How much of your portfolio should you consider investing in real estate deals 25:34 Liquidity of real estate syndication deals. 29:24 Tokenization with real estate deals 31:47 Different types of deals and how they may be constructed 35:34 Differences between Class A, B, C type properties 40:04 Cap rates in real estate explained 48:34 The syndication process - all your questions answered! I had a great chat with Brad Shepherd from SugarHouse Investments. Brad specializes in passive real estate syndication deals and has a lot of information on his LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Brad Shepherd Follow Rick Mazur: Website: https://www.rickmazur.life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraderslife Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickmaz1106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmazur1/ LinkedIn: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atraderslifepodcast/ YouTube: /episode/index/show/atraderslife/id/20486531

#7 Archive Interview - Sarah Blanchfield - Helping business owners create security in their lives on variable income 08/02/2021

#7 Archive Interview - Sarah Blanchfield - Helping business owners create security in their lives on variable income These interview podcasts were originally released as part of my previous show a few years ago. I believe they remain relevant and may be enjoyed by current listeners. The old podcast was called 'A Trader's Life,' so please disregard the intros and any outdated segments. I hope you enjoy them. "Helping business owners create security in their lives on variable Income!" - Sarah Blanchfield You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: A Little Background about Sarah Blanchfield 0:50 What is a financial therapist 5:58 Money Myths and red flags 8:27 How does someone begin to break the "spend more than you make cycle"? 10:05 The financial and budgeting advice has to be tailored to each household 13:19 Behavioral economics and how it relates to finance 14:23 How to best use behavioral economics to help with your finances 20:38 Decision Paralysis 26:52 Couples and finance 28:17 mybulletproofbudget.com and how Sarah's company can assist 30:57 Sarah is a financial therapist and the founder of my Bulletproof budget. She helps online business owners create simple budgets to help them create security in their lives and a variable income and grow their businesses simultaneously. One of the main tools she uses to help is called behavioral economics. We're going to cover it in the interview for those of you who don't know what it is, but I can tell you it's used behind the scenes in many aspects of your life sometimes without you even knowing it. One example is banks that started using behavioral economics to shape how they offer products and services to you as a customer. But there are many more. So I hope you find this interview interesting, and we're going to learn a lot more as we go along. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Sarah Blanchfield Follow Rick Mazur: Website: https://www.rickmazur.life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraderslife Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickmaz1106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmazur1/ LinkedIn: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atraderslifepodcast/ YouTube: This episode is brought to you by . If you are somebody who has any interest in trading the financial markets -- short term or long term -- stocks, options, futures, forex, and more -, please click on my website and be sure to join our mailing list. We are currently in private beta with Enlightened. Enlightened is a trading community and will provide great information and lots of free resources. We have tons of things planned for expansion to give anyone interested in becoming better at finance and investing and trading your money some great opportunities. Get on them ailing list today, and let's get trading and better managing our money! /episode/index/show/atraderslife/id/20011415

#6 - Mitche Graf - Business - Delivering 6-Star Service In A 1-Star World 07/11/2021

#6 - Mitche Graf - Business - Delivering 6-Star Service In A 1-Star World These interview podcasts were originally released as part of my previous show a few years ago. I believe they remain relevant and may be enjoyed by current listeners. The old podcast was called 'A Trader's Life,' so please disregard the intros and any outdated segments. I hope you enjoy them. "Life is meant to be lived, not endured, and we can each make a profound difference in the world" - Mitche Graf You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: When starting a business if you love what you don't worry about failure just start 0:43 Work-Life balance and its importance 5:20 Automation in your business and where to start? 8:52 Sales for your start-up 16:19 Customer Service - Customer Service - Customer Service! 18:35 Why has customer service lacked so much in certain businesses? 24:22 Hiring employees and managing them post COVID-19 29:43 Identifying opportunities and having the passion for what you do 35:09 It cant be just about the money, you have to want it really bad 38:44 Best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, nationally syndicated radio host, and former All-American Track & Field athlete Mitche Graf has been a passionate lifestyle entrepreneur for over 25 years, dangling his toes into the ponds of many intriguing industries along the way. From selling used bicycle parts out of his garage in the seventh grade to running 4 companies today, he has prided himself on knowing how to squeeze every drop of potential out of his endeavors. In 2019, he took time off from his own businesses and became the President of an affiliate for the San Francisco Giants baseball team for a season, and bolstered attendance by over 12%, which was the biggest increase in all professional baseball. Over the past three decades, Mitche has created many multi-million dollar companies.....two award-winning restaurants, a bustling catering & events company, a national spice manufacturing business with over 4000 accounts, a photography studio, a cribbage board company, an award-winning limousine business, a portable hot tub rental business, a drive-through espresso company, an educational products company, an athletic fitness testing corporation, and even a nightcrawler company. Having started, built, and successfully operated and sold numerous enterprises in many industries has taught him a simple truth: the same basic business principles apply, regardless of the arena you may play in..... (bio continued on ) LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Jimmy Song Recommended Books Mentioned Follow Rick Mazur: Website: https://www.rickmazur.life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraderslife Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickmaz1106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmazur1/ LinkedIn: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atraderslifepodcast/ YouTube: This episode is brought to you by . This episode is brought to you by SurfNet Corporation. SurfNet Corp. has been servicing the IT needs of many businesses since 1996. SurfNet is a full-service provider offering IT consulting services including but not limited to internet strategy, development, custom programming, security, cloud computing, and much more. They also provide web hosting at one of their global data centers and merchant processing to take credit cards for your business and online application. Furthermore, they specialize in taking a project that your business may need, from just an idea that you’d like to implement to a completed project that can help your business grow. You know, I talk to business owners all the time that say, “Rick, I want to do x y or z for my business, but I don’t have the in-house staffing to get it done or…..I don’t know whom I can trust to complete the task and get it done. Fear no more. SurfNet can help and has been for decades. Visit them at for more information – Clear Vision, Clear Future, Clear choice! Contact them today! /episode/index/show/atraderslife/id/19769405

#5 Archive Interview - Jimmy Song -- All about Bitcoin and why it will win! 07/05/2021

#5 Archive Interview - Jimmy Song -- All about Bitcoin and why it will win! These interview podcasts were originally released as part of my previous show a few years ago. I believe they remain relevant and may be enjoyed by current listeners. The old podcast was called 'A Trader's Life,' so please disregard the intros and any outdated segments. I hope you enjoy them. "No Investment credibly beats Bitcoin over the long term. That is why Bitcoin will win!" - Jimmy Song You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: Monetary System - How it started and what led to Bitcoin 02:47 Gold and the decoupling with the US Dollar 13:27 Inflation? Other options for your money 16:38 Bitcoin and blockchain - what's the difference? 18:37 Merchant payments using Bitcoin 26:37 The US government and Crypto 33:25 NFT and DRM - Let's make sense of it all 42:02 Good ways to accept crypto for your business 45:06 The lightening Network and micropayments 46:23 Youths owning bitcoin and best ways to hold it 50:29 Crypto software wallets vs. hardware wallets 51:24 Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator, and entrepreneur. He's an open-source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and is the author of Programming Bitcoin from O'Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book, and Thank God for Bitcoin. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk, and has a podcast; Bitcoin Fixes This. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Jimmy SongLife Recommended Books Mentioned Follow Rick Mazur: Website: https://www.rickmazur.life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraderslife Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickmaz1106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmazur1/ LinkedIn: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atraderslifepodcast/ YouTube: This episode is brought to you by . This episode is brought to you by Futures Trading Coach. Many people like the idea of day trading for main or supplemental income, and if you have a business and have a flexible schedule or can carve out a few hours in your day and are interested in day trading futures, stock, or even forex Futures trading coach offers a few different options that can help you. You can look over the shoulder and see into the mind of the futures trading methodology via the trading alert call room. In the call room, you get live signals telling you exactly where to get in, the direction, and they even help you manage your trade if you need it. You also get market analysis and all your trading questions answered. But entry signals aren't everything. You also learn everything you need to know about trade management, position-sizing, trading phycology profit-taking, targets, market reversals, and more! If you want to learn to be a consistent trader, Futures trading coach also offers a full mentorship academy where traders learn all about the markets, how they work, and how to get into trades using their 8 proven entry signals. The methodology that Futures trading coach employs is based on price action, support, and resistance and the understanding of who is doing what in the markets, where they are doing it, and how you can take actionable trades with a very high level of consistency. Check out , and I will also leave the information on my site at https://rickmazur.life and in the show notes. It's where I learned most of what I know about day trading, they have been around for over 20 years, and the owner, Sam is a really great person and a great mentor to have on your side. I highly recommend them, and you won't be disappointed. /episode/index/show/atraderslife/id/19710269

#4 Archive Interview - Dr. John Poothullil Pt. 2 - Insulin Sensitivity, Surviving Cancer, Statins, Books and more 06/16/2021

#4 Archive Interview - Dr. John Poothullil Pt. 2 - Insulin Sensitivity, Surviving Cancer, Statins, Books and more These interview podcasts were originally released as part of my previous show a few years ago. I believe they remain relevant and may be enjoyed by current listeners. The old podcast was called 'A Trader's Life,' so please disregard the intros and any outdated segments. I hope you enjoy them. This is a continuation of Part 1. "New Scientific Insights and Alternative Approaches to Prevent Obesity, Reverse Diabetes, and Survive Cancer" - Dr. John Poothullil John Poothullill, MD, FRCP, practiced medicine as a pediatrician and allergist for more than 30 years, with 27 of those years in Texas. He received his medical degree in India in 1968. He did two years of medical residency in Washington, DC, Phoenix, AZ, and two years of fellowship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. He began his practice in 1974 and retired in 2008. He holds certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics, The American Board of Allergy & Immunology, and the Canadian Board of Pediatrics. You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: Insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance continued 00:00 How the body breaks down a meal 00:00 Are there different signs of type two diabetes in men vs women that can be detected 5:55 If a pregnant woman eats certain foods can that be transferred as an allergy to the newborn child 7:05 What are statins and do they cause diabetes 8:10 Eat, Chew Live - Dr. Johns First book - how your body tries to regular nutrient intake 13:52 Dr. Johns Second book - Diabetes 8 Steps to reverse Type 2 Diabetes in 8 Weeks 20:33 Consuming grains and the effects on the body 22:09 Dr. Johns Third and fourth book - Surviving Cancer and When your Child has Cancer and why it happens in children 25:00 LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Dr. John Potthullil | Recommended Books People Mentioned This episode is brought to you by This episode is brought to you by Passion Brands CBD. Passion Brands carries a very high-quality broad-spectrum CBD with zero THC and comes in tinctures (which for those that don’t know are drops taken sublingually under your tongue), soft gels, gummies, salve, and they even carry dog treats for your pup. Yes, there is even CBD for dogs, and it works wonders for those that need it. For those of you who don’t know what CBD is, they offer a lot of education on their website, and you can learn how people are using it in their everyday lives for a variety of functions. I personally use CBD, and while I can't vouch for everyone, it does assist me with focus and being more relaxed when I'm doing my work. I also take it at night sometimes for help with sleep, and when I hurt my back, the salve worked wonders, so I highly recommend it. Passion Brand CBD uses Nanoemulsion technology, C02 exaction (which is great); their soft gels are water-soluble, and the CBD is allergy-friendly, including gluten-free. They offer full COA (that’s, certificate of authenticity) lab results on their site and via QR code and are both tested in-house and by a third party to ensure optimal quality control. This means you can rest assured what they say is in the product is actually in it—nothing more and nothing less. You can find them at , and ill also link all the social media in the show notes. Please give them a look. Follow Rick Mazur: Website: https://www.rickmazur.life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraderslife Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickmaz1106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmazur1/ LinkedIn: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atraderslifepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.rickmazur.life/youtube /episode/index/show/atraderslife/id/19500710

#3 Archive Interview - Dr. John Poothullil Pt. 1 - Type-2 Diabetes, Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Allergies and more 06/16/2021

#3 Archive Interview - Dr. John Poothullil Pt. 1 - Type-2 Diabetes, Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Allergies and more These interview podcasts were originally released as part of my previous show a few years ago. I believe they remain relevant and may be enjoyed by current listeners. The old podcast was called 'A Trader's Life,' so please disregard the intros and any outdated segments. I hope you enjoy them. "New Scientific Insights and Alternative Approaches to Prevent Obesity, Reverse Diabetes, and Survive Cancer" - Dr. John Poothullil John Poothullill, MD, FRCP, practiced medicine as a pediatrician and allergist for more than 30 years, with 27 of those years in Texas. He received his medical degree in India in 1968. He did two years of medical residency in Washington, DC, Phoenix, AZ, and two years of fellowship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. He began his practice in 1974 and retired in 2008. He holds certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics, The American Board of Allergy & Immunology, and the Canadian Board of Pediatrics. You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: Dr. John and how he got his start and why he decided he wanted to go into medicine as a career 00:07 Interconnections between hunger satiation and weight gain 03:00 His investigation into the theory of insulin resistance as it relates to diabetes 04:37 Dr. John on and his discoveries about diabetes and insulin 12:40 What are allergies and our immune system's response to them 16:22 The effects on allergic reaction even with prior exposure 18:48 COVID-19 and the body 21:47 Dr. John talks about obesity and BMI Body Mass Index and authentic weight 27:00 insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance 33:51 LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Dr. John Potthullil | Recommended Books People Mentioned This episode is brought to you by This episode is brought to you by Passion Brands CBD. Passion Brands carries a very high-quality broad-spectrum CBD with zero THC and comes in tinctures (which for those that don’t know are drops taken sublingually under your tongue), soft gels, gummies, salve, and they even carry dog treats for your pup. Yes, there is even CBD for dogs, and it works wonders for those that need it. For those of you who don’t know what CBD is, they offer a lot of education on their website, and you can learn how people are using it in their everyday lives for a variety of functions. I personally use CBD, and while I can't vouch for everyone, it does assist me with focus and being more relaxed when I'm doing my work. I also take it at night sometimes for help with sleep, and when I hurt my back, the salve worked wonders, so I highly recommend it. Passion Brand CBD uses Nanoemulsion technology, C02 exaction (which is great); their soft gels are water-soluble, and the CBD is allergy-friendly, including gluten-free. They offer full COA (that’s, certificate of authenticity) lab results on their site and via QR code and are both tested in-house and by a third party to ensure optimal quality control. This means you can rest assured what they say is in the product is actually in it—nothing more and nothing less. You can find them at , and ill also link all the social media in the show notes. Please give them a look. Follow Rick Mazur: Website: https://www.rickmazur.life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraderslife Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickmaz1106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmazur1/ LinkedIn: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atraderslifepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.rickmazur.life/youtube /episode/index/show/atraderslife/id/19500587

#2 - Archive Interview - Jeremy Herider – Creating lasting, quality habits, we are proud to pass down to the next generation. 06/03/2021

#2 - Archive Interview - Jeremy Herider – Creating lasting, quality habits, we are proud to pass down to the next generation. These interview podcasts were originally released as part of my previous show a few years ago. I believe they remain relevant and may be enjoyed by current listeners. The old podcast was called 'A Trader's Life,' so please disregard the intros and any outdated segments. I hope you enjoy them. "YOU HAVE TO START BY MAKING A SMALL DIFFERENCE AND THEN BUILD FROM THERE" -- Jeremy Herider Originally from Lancaster, California, Jeremy is a proud Dad of two beautiful, amazing daughters, Taylor and Ryan. He found his strength as an athlete from an early age and was a three-sport letterman in high school and an MVP in baseball. He graduated from , where he was an All-Pac10 Infielder. His pro baseball career took off not long after. But his drive didn't stop there, and neither made his list of accomplishments. Jeremy was the first contracted player with the to get a hit in the organization's history. He was later drafted by the , officially making him a two-sport professional athlete. More recently, Jeremy has been named a , taking home 1st Place for the Deadlift/Box Jump event. Of course, now Jeremy has shifted his focus once again as a productivity consultant for Fortune 500 companies, private business coach, and motivational speaker. Jeremy's and podcast boil down this lifetime of achievement into tangible, attainable habits that anyone can adopt for success. No success story, including Jeremy's, happens by accident. And yours begin as well with Optimal Self. For anyone looking for tips and tools to be better, create lasting and quality habits that can be passed down to the next generation, please check this out. You can see below some of the discussion points we covered: How Jeremy got his start 2:33 Starting Things and Not following Through 15:23 Pivoting from Sports to a new career 19:41 Is having balance in life a myth? 23:25 Goal Setting and beginning with the end in mind 30:06 Your Not Defined by your Past 33:54 What is Identity capital? 38:43 The importance of Hydration in the body 40:43 Generational Habits vs. Generational Wealth 46:33 Favorite Quote from Steve Jobs of Apple 49:48 LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Jeremy Herider | | | This episode is brought to you by This episode is brought to you by Passion Brands CBD. Passion Brands carries a very high-quality broad-spectrum CBD with zero THC and comes in tinctures (which for those that don’t know are drops taken sublingually under your tongue), soft gels, gummies, salve, and they even carry dog treats for your pup. Yes, there is even CBD for dogs, and it works wonders for those that need it. For those of you who don’t know what CBD is, they offer a lot of education on their website, and you can learn how people are using it in their everyday lives for a variety of functions. I personally use CBD, and while I can't vouch for everyone, it does assist me with focus and being more relaxed when I'm doing my work. I also take it at night sometimes for help with sleep, and when I hurt my back, the salve worked wonders, so I highly recommend it. Passion Brand CBD uses Nanoemulsion technology, C02 exaction (which is great); their soft gels are water-soluble, and the CBD is allergy-friendly, including gluten-free. They offer full COA (that’s, certificate of authenticity) lab results on their site and via QR code and are both tested in-house and by a third party to ensure optimal quality control. This means you can rest assured what they say is in the product is actually in it—nothing more and nothing less. You can find them at , and ill also link all the social media in the show notes. Please give them a look. Follow Rick Mazur: Website: https://www.rickmazur.life/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraderslife Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickmaz1106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmazur1/ LinkedIn: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/atraderslifepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.rickmazur.life/youtube /episode/index/show/atraderslife/id/19345367

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