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Breaking Into the Plant-based Food Industry with Jim Pakulis | Ep. 72

29 min

About Our Guest Jim Pakulis is the CEO and Chairman of Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc. Boosh provides a healthy, 100% plant-based, non-GMO, gluten-free alternative to comfort foods. Jim has over three decades of experience working with public and private entrepreneurial companies in a variety of emerging sectors and has developed a unique eye for identifying small emerging publicly traded companies and quickly scaling them. He has taken ventures from zero to $16 million in two years and now he is leading the forefront of the trillion-dollar shift from animal-based protein to plant-based protein. He is passionate about being in the plant-based sector because simultaneously it helps individuals eat healthier foods, decreases the butchering of animals, helps the planet by re-structuring farming resources for sustainable purposes and helps to preserve the depleting water sources. In Jim’s spare time he co-founded an animal rescue non-profit where he has helped save over 1,000 animals from being euthanized and found them loving homes. Connect with Jim Pakulis Website: https://www.booshfood.com Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Live At FinCon 2021 with Ericka Williams and Monick Halm | Ep. 71

11 min

Ericka Williams is an East Carolina University Pirate, Business creator and Sales expert with exceptional management and interpersonal skills. On her youtube channel, The Classy Climb, Ericka shows people how to grow their skills, money and time to help their family in changing economic times. From stocks, peer to peer lending, business to business investment, and group real estate investing the channel has alot to offer.  Monick is the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses. Her mission is to assist one million women to achieve financial freedom through real estate.  She is a real estate investor, syndicator, and developer with over 15 years of real estate investing experience in multi-family, industrial, mobile home parks, RV parks, flipping, and vacation rentals. Together with her husband Peter Halm, and her investors, she owns over 1300 rental units across 10 states. She is the #1 bestselling author of The Real Estate Investor Goddess Handbook and Wealth for Women: Conversations with the Team That Creates the Dream, and host of the Real Estate Investor GoddessesPodcast.  She is also a Real Estate Strategy Mentor, a Huffington Post contributing author, keynote speaker, recovered attorney, certified interior designer, Feng Shui expert, avid world traveler, wife, and mother of three amazing kids. Connect with Ericka Williams Youtube: ErickaWilliamsCC Instagram: @erickasclassyclimb Facebook: ErickaSWilliamsClassyClimb Connect with Monick Halm Facebook: Real Estate Investor Goddesses  Website: https://www.realestateinvestorgoddesses.com Instagram: @reigoddesses Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Becoming An Accredited Financial Counselor with Rebecca Wiggins | Ep. 70

32 min

About Our Guest Rebecca Wiggins is the Executive Director of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE®) where she leads the professional membership and certification organization for the field of financial counseling and education and provides an annual research and training symposium for field professionals. She is a hands-on executive with over 10 years of experience in nonprofit organizational management. As a respected leader, she has built motivated staff teams with strategic vision and diligence, while optimizing operational efficiencies and creative opportunities. Previously, Rebecca managed multiple financial education grant-funded programs for military financial counselors and educators, in partnership with FINRA Investor Education Foundation and Department of Defense. As Grant Programs Coordinator, Ms. Wiggins worked collaboratively with subject matter curriculum and design experts, managing the quality assurance, implementation and evaluation components for each project. As Director of Certification Programs, Ms. Wiggins expanded the organization’s Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) University partnership program and implemented policies and procedures for greater efficiency and support for certification candidates. Additionally, she worked to elevate standards and support for the post certification requirements to maintain AFCPE designations. Ms. Wiggins holds a Masters of Family Financial Planning and a Masters in Business Administration. She is deeply committed to AFCPE’s mission and focused efforts to build, support and ensure the integrity of the Personal Finance profession and improve the economic well-being of all individuals and families worldwide. Connect with Rebecca LinkedIn AFCPE (https://www.afcpe.org/) Twitter Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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How To Start a Non-Profit with Shinika McKiever | Ep. 69

36 min

About Our Guest Dr. Shinika McKiever is a leader, an innovative and intellectual thinker, a dreamer and doer, as well as a believer of the power of positivity and leading from within. She currently works as the Director of Foundation Relations in the Division of University Advancement at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to joining UNC-Greensboro, Shinika worked as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at NC A&T State University. Shinika received a B. A. in Political Science and minor in African- American studies from the University of North Carolina—Greensboro and a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University. She recently received her doctorate in the Leadership Studies from NC A&T State University. She also owns her creative consulting firm, The McKiever Group Creative Company, which specializes in entrepreneurial start-up services, nonprofit management, and talent development solutions. Shinika’s past recognitions include: Future Fund Member, 2018 NC Central University 40 Under 40 Alumni Award, 2018 Triad Business Journal 40 Leaders Under 40, Leadership Winston-Salem Class of 2017, 2016 Triad Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business, 2016 Wells Fargo Piedmont Triad Chapter Volunteer of the Year, and 2015 Winston under 40 Leadership Award. She has volunteered with numerous local nonprofit organizations and served on the boards of several community nonprofits. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Shinika enjoys spending time with her family and two fur babies, writing, traveling, photography, crafting, and baking. She feels that it is important to give back, so she is also passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, mentoring, coaching, and helping others develop their ideas and reach their potential. Connect with Shinika Twitter: https://twitter.com/shinikainspires  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshinikamckiever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShinikaMcKiever/ Email: shinika@themckievergroup.com Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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How To Run Your Business with Wayne Washington | Ep. 68

21 min

About Our Guest With over three decades of managing operations ‘in-the-trenches,’ running a successful business, and speaking, Wayne’s view of ‘operational excellence’ is radically different. Wayne has learned ‘operational excellence’ is not a destination, but an ongoing journey, in pursuit of a company’s strategic objectives. Sometimes called, ‘The Doctor of Operations,’ Wayne is known for his skill in diagnosing ailing operations, prescribing a course of action, and serving as mentor during implementation. Wayne’s blend of real-world examples, a conversational approach, and transparency, connects Wayne with his clients and audiences in an authentic, engaging, and ‘truly unique’ way. Wayne has managed an $18 million expense budget, a $5 million capital budget, and led over 100 employees as facility manager for the Mead Johnson Nutritional Division of Bristol Myers Squibb, in Evansville, Indiana. Wayne is the founder and current CEO of a 20+-year-old facility management company. Wayne’s efforts at Mead Johnson resulted in an annual average reduction of 7% in the division’s facility costs over a three-year period. When you get Wayne, you get a driven, focused, and results oriented individual as demonstrated by his personal achievement of losing 230 pounds in 11 months using ‘diet and exercise.’ Connect with Wayne LinkedIn Website: http://growcompanyprofits.com Email: Wayne@GrowCompanyProfits.com Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Essential Small Business Tax Tips with Aimee LaLiberte | Ep. 65

31 min

In this episode, Tiffany Grant sits down with Aimee La Liberte, the owner of My Virtual CFO, to delve into crucial tax strategies and financial management for small businesses. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with essential insights to help you navigate your financial needs effectively. Key Discussion Points Identifying Financial Support Needs Aimee emphasizes the importance of understanding specific financial support requirements. Options include hiring a bookkeeper, a fractional CFO, or a CPA based on your business's financial complexity. Tiffany’s Experience Tiffany shares her journey in managing business finances, initially considering only a bookkeeper but realizing the need for strategic financial assistance from a CPA or fractional CFO for tax strategy and growth. Tool Spotlight - QuickBooks Online Highlighted as a valuable tool for handling payroll and basic bookkeeping tasks efficiently. Profit Creation and Tax Payment Profit signifies wealth creation for the business owner. Paying taxes is an indicator of business profitability and supports societal infrastructure. Positive Perspective on Taxes Reframe your mindset to view tax payments as a positive contribution to governmental services and a marker of business success. Business Structure Recommendations Start with an LLC to establish credibility and legal entity status. Transition to an S Corp as profits increase to take advantage of tax benefits and structured payroll. Financial Management Strategy - Profit First Implement the "Profit First" methodology by Mike Michalowicz (https://amzn.to/4erSlUK): Create five bank accounts for better cash flow management: Income, Profit, Tax, Owner’s Pay, Operating Expenses. Distribute incoming funds according to preset percentages to ensure saving for taxes and allocating profit. Budgeting and Mindset Using separate accounts for different financial needs alleviates financial fear and ensures budget management. Structure finances to allow consistent owner pay and expense management without disruption. About Our Guest As the owner of My Virtual CFO, Aimee is a trusted profitability advisor to six and seven-figure business owners who are tired of being behind in their books and are ready to uncover blind spots, course correct, and ultimately get more profitable. Aimee also is a certified life and money coach and works with business owners who seek greater confidence and unwavering drive to attract and build wealth in their businesses and lives. Connect with Aimee Website: https://myvirtualcfo.co/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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How To Move To Canada with Brandon Miller | Ep. 63

27 min

About Our Guest Brandon is a certified Immigration Consultant with ICCRC and is the founder of Maple Immigration Services. Brandon approaches immigration differently by taking a holistic approach to immigration & settlement. The very unique approach led to The Immigration Success System™ and a published book "Second Passport" that outlines this system and introduces the idea and benefits of a Second Passport in Canada. Brandon is a proud Canadian who sees himself as a nation builder responsible for shaping the Canada of tomorrow with its true asset-the people who call Canada their home. Brandon is passionate about everything immigration and enjoys not only helping people to come to Canada but seeing that they get integrated into the country. Although Brandon’s main focus is to provide immigration legal services, he has worked as a settlement counselor, a volunteer to the regulatory body and a teacher at a local college where he enjoys teaching and mentoring new immigration students. Brandon has firm family roots in Canada, but he has traveled and worked extensively overseas extensively for over a decade, which allows him to identify and service clientele from many different countries. Brandon is married and lives in Toronto with his wife and 2 young daughters. Connect with Brandon LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-miller-rcic-61996332/?originalSubdomain=ca) Website: https://www.mysecondpassport.ca Email: Brandon@mysecondpassport.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndpassport.ca Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT/) Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYQ8HDExD5_WllpSAfy_l9w) Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.pinterest.com/moneytalkwitht/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Money Manifesting with Rebecca Wiener | Ep. 60

26 min

Rebecca and Tiffany sit down to talk about how they think about their money, money blocks and manifesting. Rebecca shares her story of being able to remove her personal money blocks and her journey growing as an entrepreneur. They delve into understanding your purpose as an entrepreneur and how to think about your money.  About Our Guest Rebecca Wiener McGregor is an Amplifier of Love and catalyst for breakthroughs! She shares her gifts as a transformational hypnotist + money mindset coach committed to helping visionary women live their Truth, step into their Divine Purpose, and create the life of their dreams. Over the last 17 years, she has helped thousands of clients to release old blocks, traumas, loss, and hidden fears to find a deeper sense of self-worth and determination to live life on their own terms. Using that self-worth and determination as fuel to create the life they’ve been dreaming of with deeper connection, more joy, more impact, wealth, and more fun! Rebecca’s clients include spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, executives, entertainers, and influencers--women who have a message to share with the world. She’s worked with women across the country and around the world to release limiting beliefs and rewire their subconscious minds to feel limitless, take action, and create a life filled with abundance. Rebecca lives with her husband (in a relationship she manifested) and her rescue dogs Lucy, Millie, and Winston in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she loves books, art, music, has the ever-so-slight Netflix infatuation, and loves spending time hosting her friends and family. Connect with Rebecca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrebeccasue Instagram: @iamrebeccasue (http://iamrebeccasue/) Email: rebecca@rebeccawiener.com Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Be Goals Diligent with Charles Weems | Ep. 58

23 min

You will find many gems in this episode as Charles Weems, a successful entrepreneur, shares tons of his knowledge with Tiffany. About Our Guest Charles E. Weems III was born and raised in Decatur, Ga. He attended Columbia High School and received a full golf scholarship to Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. While in school, Mr. Weems began his software engineering career by having the opportunity to work with university IT professionals to improve school-related software and work with the schools' web presence using technologies such as Adobe Flash. Upon graduating from college with a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics, he began his career at a small IT firm located in the Atlanta area as a junior software engineer specializing in web application development for government agencies. He also worked with smaller clients, building websites and tutoring students in mathematics. After learning more about business through relationships with other business owners, in 2006, Charles organized Weems Design Studio (WDS), starting with himself to offer his expertise in web design and software engineering to small firms. Mr. Weems has received many accolades from industry professionals for his expertise in software engineering, like being one of the first to implement HTML5 technology to design games that could be implemented on mobile devices and gaming consoles. Today, WDS has grown to a staff of 50+ people and expanded its services to include data analytics and bioinformatics. He has held a position as chairman of the board with Ga Tech's I3L organization, focusing on healthcare IT research. Most recently, Mr. Weems has received Class II Award with the GMSDC for companies that gross between $1M and $10M annually, Small Contractor of the Year for USDA for work with modernization, and nominated for the National award with the GMSDC. He has been featured in Black Enterprises Magazine, The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA,) and TVOne online. He is married and has a little girl on the way. He enjoys golf, martial arts and loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Connect with Charles Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-weems-iii-b9770634 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Azulaozhino/ Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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A Touch of Woo Woo With Bevin Morgan | Ep. 57

33 min

Tiffany sits down with Bevin to talk all things financial wellness. Bevin shares some gems when it comes to investing and gets real about her real estate investing strategy. In this episode, learn everything you need to know about contributing to your 401k, paying off debt, and so much more.  About Our Guest Bevin Morgan is a Financial Wellness Coach that specializes in helping Black female entrepreneurs and creators gain confidence in their financial futures with a touch of woo woo. Through either 1:1 coaching or her new group course, you will learn to manage your money mindset, create an ideal future vision, get intimately familiar with your current reality and then take the one next step you need to fix your finances. If you don’t need coaching, join the private social network (no, it’s not a Facebook group) to find accountability from women like you, curated resources and expert advice to help you bust through your current financial challenges.   Connect with Bevin Email: bevin.morgan.mba@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/bevinmorgan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bevinmorganfinancialcoach   Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Entrepreneurship + Marketing with Scott Perry | Ep. 56

36 min

Scott says it has never been so easy before to start a business from home. No matter what to do there are the tools out there to create things on the fly. He encourages people to take a try on entrepreneurship opportunities with a significantly low investment. About Our Guest Scott Perry is the founder of Sperry Media. He has 20 years in entertainment marketing. His projects have included RIck & Morty, My Little Pony, BBC, CBS, Fox, Simpsons, Boondocks, and the X Files. He is the author of Snapchat 101 for adults and Create Your Own Damn Job. Connect with Scott: Email: scott@sperrymedia.com (mailto:scott@sperrymedia.com) Twitter: @scottperry (https://twitter.com/scottperry) Instagram: @scottperry (https://www.instagram.com/scottperry/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilikescottperry Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT/) Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYQ8HDExD5_WllpSAfy_l9w) Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.pinterest.com/moneytalkwitht/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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