A Real World View of the Current Employment Crisis w/ Nick Bogacz

EPISODE SUMMARY: In Episode 107 of The Business Equation, I sit down with Luke Van Der Veer to talk about Rank & Rent SEO. What is it, how does it work, how can it help you generate leads for your business, and how can you tap into Luke's expertise on the subject and work with him directly? We also talk about how virtual assistants (VAs) can help your business thrive as well.

ABOUT LUKE: Luke Van Der Veer received an MBA in Human Resources and, right out of grad school, landed a highly sought-after position at General Electric as a Benefits Analyst. Although his family and friends congratulated him on getting a job with such a prestigious company, he hated it.

Only one week into working at GE, he was already searching for a way to escape the corporate 9-to-5 grind.

He tried it all—affiliate marketing, network marketing, Facebook advertising and even selling products on eBay and Amazon. Although he got one of his side hustles up to $35K a month, he was still working seven days a week and reinvesting the money to grow his business.

That’s when he came across a lead generation method called "Rank & Rent SEO" and spent thousands of dollars and months of his time refining the most effective system. By the six-month mark, he had entirely replaced his full-time income, finally quit his job at GE and has never looked back.

One of his students, a concrete contractor, earns more than $20K a month from a single lead generation website.

Learn more about Luke and the Rank & Rent SEO approach at websiterentalcoaching.com



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EPISODE SUMMARY: In Episode 106 of The Business Equation, I'm joined by Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, for a great conversation about how Riggs and his company are using innovation and cutting-edge technology to execute their operations AND pay their investors. We also dig into Riggs' professional history and learn about how he arrived at OriginClear.

ABOUT RIGGS: Riggs Eckelberry, a tech pioneer at the intersection of water & crypto. He is the founder and CEO of the innovative water technology company, OriginClear, which is delivering water solutions for industrial customers worldwide. OriginClear has developed and licensed an invention that treats industrial and agricultural waste water with very little energy, and no chemicals. And now, industrial users can treat their water right where they use it, using prepackaged “point of use” water treatment systems that have an amazing life cycle of up to 100 years or more.

Washington is frantically allocating billions upon billions to water infrastructure funding. But, says Riggs Eckelberry, fast-growing inflation will kill all these massive programs. Sure, they’ll add the cost overruns. But you can't keep up with a runaway train. Riggs has the solution: direct, local, decentralized action. His prefab, modular water systems can be delivered directly to industry with no money upfront, just pay by the gallon, on long- term contracts that are indexed for inflation.

Here’s the twist: Riggs intends to pay investors their continuing profit shares in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Given the 50-year plus lifecycles of these systems, he expects a huge premium on these NFTs, and they will be tradeable. Riggs predicts this could scale up into the first global water marketplace, potentially supporting subsidized projects in poverty-stricken areas. Is this science fiction? Ask Riggs and find out.

Riggs was once a happy tech executive. In 2005, he helped take a security software company public as its president. Then, he pitched a fund and─long story short─Riggs ended up as CEO of a small public company working to disrupt industrial water, a huge, but slow-moving trillion- dollar global market. Riggs is uniquely qualified to disrupt this industry, having learned management in the nonprofit space, captained oceangoing ships, and achieved several tech exits during the dot-com boom.

Connect with Riggs and learn more about OriginClear at originclear.com


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EPISODE SUMMARY: It's time for some mental rewiring!

On Episode 105 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am pleased to be joined by Michele Molitor. Michele is a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, consultant, trainer, and writer who's here to share some in-depth knowledge about the subconscious mind, how it impacts our day-to-day lives, what you need to do to rewire your mindset, and much more.

ABOUT MICHELE MOLITOR: Michele is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc. and co-author of the best-selling book "Breakthrough Healing." She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing home more than 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders to build high performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.

Michele's unique Rapid Rewiring™️ approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology, and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She helps catalyze shifts in thinking and eliminate mental and emotional blocks to rapidly rewire your brain for greater confidence and success.

Learn more and connect with Michele at nectarconsulting.com.


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EPISODE SUMMARY: It's time to convert your home equity into cold hard cash!

Introducing a new, innovative way to make the most of your equity without taking on a loan and being saddled with monthly payments.

To introduce you to this new initiative, I'm pleased to welcome Matthew Sullivan, the CEO & Founder of QuantmRE, onto the show. He's going to break down how this new strategy works and how he and his company plan to build on the infrastructure they've put in place to date.

ABOUT MATTHEW & HIS NEW INITIATIVE: Matthew is the CEO and Founder of QuantmRE, a company that solves a real problem for homeowners by helping them access a portion of their home equity without taking on more debt. 

This new financing tool is not a HELOC, it's not a loan and it's not a reverse mortgage. That means homeowners can get cash from their equity with no interest and no monthly payments. Matthew and his team have helped over a hundred homeowners use their home equity to pay off expensive credit cards, remodel their home, pay college tuition fees or to diversify into other investments, all without taking on extra debt. 

Matthew has a proven track record in real estate innovation through his experiences as Co-Founder of the Secured Real Estate Income Strategies Fund, and as President and Founder of Crowdventure.com, a real estate crowdfunding company. 

Originally from London, Matthew worked with Richard Branson's corporate finance team and was a director of the Virgin-sponsored London Air Ambulance. A helicopter pilot himself, he is also the host of his own podcast, “Hooked On Startups.”

Learn more at quantmre.com


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EPISODE SUMMARY: Today's episode of The Business Equation Podcast takes an in-depth look at a very important topic: Diversity Certification.

Diversity Certification is an asset that can potentially help eligible companies add thousands...and in some cases, hundreds of thousands, of additional revenue to their company year over year. The big thing is...many companies look passed it because the application process is too complicated or they simply don't see what kind of value certification can bring them.

This is where Certify My Company comes in. My guest on Episode 103, Heather Cox, is the Co-Founder and President of this helpful organization whose mission is to not only help companies discover the advantages of diversity certification, but to help them through the time-consuming process of applying for certification and putting it to work within their organization.

Today, Heather will share the power of building relationships with diverse suppliers, why diversity certification is a critical element to success for companies eligible for said certification, how Certify My Company simplifies the process and becomes a trusted resource for the certification process and beyond, and much more.

If you're unfamiliar with Diversity Certification, have wondered if it's right for your brand, or have questions you'd love answered on the subject, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

You can connect with Heather at certifymycompany.com and follow her brand on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter


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EPISODE SUMMARY: How much emphasis are you putting on your overall digital presence?

While it appears that social media rules the roost when it comes to how brands choose to enhance their visibility, there is a ton of value in Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. We've discussed this on the show before and continue to place emphasis on this area because a lot of advantages exist for small businesses when they effectively build authority on Google, Yahoo, etc.

In Episode 102 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm joined by none other than Eric Seropyan, an SEO specialist and Founder of This Is My South Bay, a California-based firm that focuses on hyperlocal SEO - helping brands gain exposure in their hometown where opportunities for foot traffic are at their highest. Eric and I get into conversations about many topics, including best practices for Search Engine Optimization, what factors of SEO to focus on depending on your business and location, and false claims and promises from firms you need to run from fast.

If you think you can magically obtain a #1 ranking on Google, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Click here to connect with Eric and take advantage of his complimentary SEO and website analysis.


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EPISODE SUMMARY: Taking the steps to sell your business is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make in your life. There is much to consider and many bases to cover...and it requires getting into a mindset that you are ready to turn the enterprise you've spent years building over to someone else. Without question, you should never start a business without an exit strategy in mind. But everything has to line up fiscally AND emotionally to pull that trigger and walk away successful.

On Episode 101 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am joined by Robert Clinkenbeard, the CEO of The Radix Group, LLC. Robert made the decision to sell his first company (to the tune of $20M) and now operates other successful enterprises. Today, he's going to share his knowledge on when it makes sense to sell, the mindset you need to develop as an entrepreneur to push through challenging times, how to keep communication strong within large organizations with hundreds of employees, and much more.

ABOUT ROBERT: Robert Clinkenbeard is the CEO of The Radix Group, LLC which has offices in Greenville, Phoenix, and the UK. He is an entrepreneur, an author, and a four time Ironman. Having sold his $20M company, he now has several franchises, multiple real estate investments and the largest Peer Group facilitation company in the US, all while raising a large family. He is also a senior leader in EO and therefore understands the challenges of CEO’s within growing companies.

You can connect with Robert on Linked In or The Radix Group website.



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EPISODE SUMMARY: Here we are...100 episodes deep! Through all the interviews, through all the solo recordings, through everything...THANK YOU for being a loyal listener of The Business Equation Podcast. My goal is to bring you real conversations with real entrepreneurs and professionals that helps you get an understanding of the mindset necessary to find success in your world. It's obvious we are on a good path together and I can't wait to bring you more quality content as The Business Equation continues to move down the tracks!

As we hit the century mark, we are taking a dive deep into the mindset of a stand-up comedian. Without question, speaking in front of an audience is not easy. Add to it the pressure of having to be funny?! The mindset you need to make this all come together is truly special...and today, we are going to hear the story of how one comedian refused to give up until he became successful at his craft.

On Episode 100 of The Business Equation Podcast, I am pleased to welcome none other than stand-up comedian Steve Trevino. Steve is a successful comedian across the country and went from working the door at comedy clubs to specials airing on Showtime, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. As you'll learn, it was his never-say-quit attitude and consistent work ethic that led to the break that put him on the map...over 10 years after first breaking into the business.

If you like what you hear today, you can check out Steve's comedy specials, discover where he'll be appearing next, listen to his podcast, and connect with him on social media at stevetrevino.com.


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EPISODE SUMMARY: There are a lot of things in your life that you can control...and a lot of things you cannot. Regardless of how hard you try, things are going to happen that impact you in a negative way. Knowing this is inevitable, it's important to understand that having resiliency and learning from those negative experiences will make you stronger as you continue to forge ahead in your endeavors.

One thing that is in your control is your ability to master your craft. Your ability to get better at what you do each and every day. If you're willing to put in the work, you have a much larger chance of being the best at what you do. It takes daily effort. It takes positive mindset. It takes a commitment to improvement and never getting complacent in your practices.

Episode 99 of The Business Equation Podcast exemplifies this philosophy. I'm joined by Patrick Huey, a veteran of the Air Force turned Certified Financial Planner who strongly believes in being readily available for his clients, being present in his business, and keeping his focus on getting a little bit better at what he does with each new day he faces.

We also get into plenty of talk about today's market trends and Patrick's views on knowledgeable investors, investing wisely, the value of face-to-face meetings, and more.

ABOUT PATRICK: Patrick Huey is the owner of Victory Independent Planning, LLC., as well as the author of History Lessons for the Modern Investor and The Seven Pillars of (Financial) Wisdom.

He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, and an Accredited Tax Preparer. Patrick earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. Lieutenant Huey served as a Naval Flight Officer from 1996-2005, earning the Strike Fighter Air Medal during combat operations and two Navy Achievement Medals. He enjoys travel, golf, tennis, and spending time with his wife Dixie and their son Fletcher.

You can connect with Patrick and pick up both his books at victoryindependentplanning.com or by email at patrick@victoryindependentplanning.com.


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EPISODE SUMMARY: What are some of the traits you look for when building a team that will take your brand to the next level?

There are several factors to weigh, including but not limited to whether you wish to bring someone into your fold with ample experience versus someone who's coachable and possesses a growth mindset that allows them to grow into their position.

There are many approaches that work when building your business...and many that don't. The key is implementing what works best for you. Today, we are going to explore strategies and tactics with someone who's helped brands build into the seven figure range and beyond!

In Episode 98 of The Business Equation Podcast, I'm joined by none other than Mark Firth. Mark is a successful online entrepreneur who parlayed his years of corporate experience into the foundation of Linkedpreneurs, a company where Mark combines traditional B2B sales and online marketing initiatives to generate quality leads., in 2017.

Mark has been helping entrepreneurs and business professionals find success at all levels and today, his energetic and positive outlook will be coming to you in spades as Episode 98 of The Business Equation unfolds!

MORE ABOUT MARK: Mark Firth spent a large portion of his life working a corporate job in London, but he was left feeling unfulfilled and in need of creating an impact. He decided to take an extended break and visit Colombia, not knowing it would be one of the best decisions of his life.

Mark met, fell in love and quickly started a family in Columbia, but he didn't have a job. To support his new family, he wanted to start an online business and remembered that when he worked for corporate companies like IBM and Siemens, he used LinkedIn to prospect and book qualified sales calls through a personalized approach based on human-to-human connection.

It was this revelation that led to the birth of Linkedpreneurs in 2017.

Since then, Mark has helped thousands of business owners and solopreneurs to consistently book qualified calls that become clients through LinkedIn using their personal connection system called Emotional Brand Intelligence. In return, his clients have more time, money and freedom to make an impact and change their life.

You can connect with Mark on his website markfirthonline.com.


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