Do you know the difference between the economy and the market? Tune in to today’s podcast episode with Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors. They dive into why you should turn off the noise, and why being disciplined, and not focusing on outperforming your neighbor is so important. Tune in to learn more about why working with a professional is crucial, and why planning first is key. For more information, read “Wealth on Purpose” by Bryan Ballentine (available for purchase on Amazon). Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™ Ballentinecapital.com 864-322-6046 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNTX9YMZ

Is buying, refinancing, or renovating a home in your future? Today we are joined by Amanda McCall with PrimeLending. PrimeLending and Amanda’s team can help you buy a home, refinance, renovate, and even explore types of home loans with their simple, hassle-free home loan process. Amanda helps educate clients, helping them decide when to purchase and when to downsize. She goes into detail about renting versus buying and dives deep into interest rates. She talks about how having a high car payment could be your biggest obstacle in getting your ideal home and what she has seen in her 12 years of experience. Tune in to learn more about why having a professional on your side is so important, and how her team can help you find your comfort level when it comes to monthly payments. Amanda McCall https://lo.primelending.com/amccall/ 864-315-3592

Are you tired of the ordinary? Today we are joined by Vickie Zambrano, owner, and curator of Curean. Curean offers an iconic dining experience unlike any other in Greenville. They create in-house charcuterie, small plate menu items, high-end cocktails, as well as feature private specialty dinners. Curean prides itself in sourcing everything from local high-end partners to bring the very best of the Upstate to your plate. Tune in to learn more about their unique and tasty menu, as well as some of the specialty drinks their mixologist makes! Curean Cureangvl.com 864-416-4610

You do not want to miss this year’s Greenville Royale. Today we are joined by Courtney Cromer and Jennifer Riehle with the Red Shoe Society, who are helping plan the Greenville Royale 2024. This year’s royale will feature a night out with hors d’oeuvres from Southern Way Catering, a DJ, and “play money” to partake in classic blackjack and roulette table games. Place your bets on this James Bond-themed evening to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. Tune in to learn more about how your company can sponsor this event, or where to purchase tickets! The Greenville Royale 2024 https://rmhc-carolinas.org/participate/royale/ redshoedevelopment@gmail.com

Are you looking to empower yourself, or your organization to its full potential? Today we are joined by Stacey Bevill, owner of Golden Career Strategies. Golden Career Strategies offers services such as leadership and organizational development, coaching for teams and individuals, onboarding and outplacements, assessments/workshops, change management, and succession planning. Their qualified team includes coaches and consultants who have decades of experience to help you achieve your goals. Tune in to learn more about how Golden Career Strategies can help you or your business and what networking and roundtable events they have coming up soon. Golden Career Strategies goldencareerstrategies.com 864-527-0425

Today we are joined by Bobby Clarke, coach at Five Fork Athletics. Through accountability, workouts, nutrition, and community, Five Forks Athletics helps build confidence and good habits to help you reach your goals. Five Forks Athletics goes above and beyond to give you the best experience possible while ensuring you are safely working out. They offer CrossFit, evoFIT, personal training, and even an open gym to help you reach your gym goals. Please tune in to learn more about how you can drop in to try out one of these classes, details on Bobby’s fitness journey, and why he is so passionate about helping others. Five Forks Athletics fiveforkscrossfit.com 864-203-5485

Are you aware that you might be filing out your taxes too early? Did you know that tax numbers change every year? Today we are joined by Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anne Thompson, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors. They talk about the 2024 tax changes and what you need to be doing to prepare for tax season. They go into specifics about what contributions you can still make for the prior years’ taxes and have conversations around charitable giving best practices. Tune in for some key tips for the upcoming tax season. For more details on taxes, check out chapter 6 of “Wealth on Purpose” by Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™. Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anne Thompson, CRPC™ Ballentinecapital.com 864-322-6046

Today we are joined by Dr. Robin LaCroix MD, Alicia Parsons, and Clint Henderson, who are part of the Inspire Courage: Pediatric Hematology Oncology New Unit Capital Campaign. This campaign is an initiative launched by Prisma Health Children’s Hospital to help raise $6 million for a brand-new pediatric cancer and blood disorders unit. This new unit will provide exceptional care for children while building a warm, comforting haven where families find comfort during their lengthy and challenging hospital stays. This new unit features family-suggested design elements, including but not limited to desks for parents to work remotely, respite space for parents, as well as an expanded playroom. Tune in to learn more about how they have already raised $3.8 million for their campaign, and personal stories from Clint, whose son battled cancer, and how he now has a nonprofit named Cole’s Victory Lap, supporting families going through pediatric cancer. Ballentine Capital Advisors, the sponsor of Connected by Community has committed to donating $500 to this campaign. Please use our link below to help this cause by donating to reach our goal of $2,000 to help the new unit and families! https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2ffundraise.givesmart.com%2fe%2f6wUcTg%3fvid%3d138ukg&c=E,1,UyNENVtF2kpPZQUJSpiH5DDdTCRzaiqrN8yIaXsqekU6LSTDgekIuRLxxCZ8t-HwldjcELiXpLLHwFICOcWrrCRWItLTyOtI2yf8X-TfS_JhOdlfRnP-ug,,&typo=1 Inspire Courage: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology New Unit Capital Campaign https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/Qylefg?vid=12unsq Dr. Robin LaCroix MD, Alicia Parsons, and Clint Henderson

Today we are joined by Steve Hall, Vice President of Find Great People. Steve dives into how FGP helps find, develop, and retain talent, as well as transition talent. Steve talks about how the workforce is changing as Millennials and Gen Z are taking over, and by 2030, they will populate 90% of the workforce. FGP helps companies find creative solutions to make sure positions are filled, as well as helps candidates find the perfect job. Tune in to learn more about important topics such as company culture, compensation, and the struggle between in-person, hybrid, and remote jobs. Find Great People Fgp.com 877-819-7619

As the tech community is experiencing an “epidemic of isolation” Phil Yanov’s goal is to form a community of tech people. Phil decided to create Tech After Five, to help start conversations between tech people. Tech After Five helps bring tech people together, who normally would not get together, to help encourage them to collaborate in a welcoming environment. At these events, color-coated name tags are given out to help determine what you intend to gain from the event, such as help on a business idea, or even just a tech community friend. Tune in to learn which 5 cities you can catch Tech After Five in, as well as new events Phil hosts, such as Networking Over Coffee. Phil Yanov Philyanov.com phil@ta5.com

If you don’t put your time in and participate, you won’t be great. Tune in for key details on Bryan Ballentine’s new book titled Wealth on Purpose. Bryan talks about the importance of planning, and how his 25 years of business experience has allowed him to plan for the good and bad. Bryan talks about keeping wealth, his unique bucket strategy, and other important topics such as taxes and estate planning. Tune in to learn more about lizard brain, taking action, and how this book can benefit anyone who reads it. Click the link below to find out where you can purchase Wealth on Purpose. Wealth On Purpose Bryan Ballentine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNTX9YMZ

Do you have a Long-Term Care plan in place? If you don’t, it might be time to start thinking about it. Today we are joined by Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™ and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors on why you shouldn’t wait until you need Long-Term Care to start planning for it. They talk about common reasons some people do not plan for Long-Term Care such as the cost, unpleasant feelings associated with it, and not wanting to give up control of their life. Bryan and Anthony also talk about the average cost of Long-Term care in our community, and what insurance can help cover. Tune in to learn more about how you could be at risk if you do not have a plan in place, and how Bryan and Anthony can help you better plan for your future. Ballentine Capital Advisors Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™ and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™ bryan@ballentinecapital.com and anthony@ballentinecapital.com

Does your business or even personal accounts have protection against cybersecurity? Today we are joined by Jesse White, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Katalyst. Katalyst helps keep your organization and its data safe with a tailored cybersecurity solution designed just for you from a multitude of services. In 17 years, Katalyst has helped businesses keep and protect their brand, as well as offer training, response, and detection to cybersecurity threats. Tune in for details including some horror stories Jessie has seen in the business and even tips on how to protect yourself and your business from potential threats. Katalyst Jesse White 704-790-4440

Today we are joined by industry expert Joe Roberts, owner of Wealth Solutions. Wealth Solutions is an independent insurance firm led by Joe Roberts, specializing in Medicare. Joe joins us today to talk about all things Medicare. Joe talks about Medicare supplements, coverage, enrollment, and even big changes coming to Medicare in 2024. Tune in to learn more about Medicare, and why an annual review of your policy is crucial. Wealth Solutions Joe Roberts 864-979-7770 or scwealthsolutions.com

Today we are joined by Don Williams, Co-Founder and Director of Community Relations at JUMPSART. JUMPSTART works on transforming the lives of prisoners from the inside out and works with current and former prisoners to assist with re-entry to society. They accomplish this through community partnership to address the spiritual, educational, employment healthcare, housing, and family relationship needs. JUMPSTART has a 96% success rate, over 2,100 graduates, 4,000 participants in the program, and over 1,000 weekly volunteers. Tune in to learn more about how you can help financially, volunteer to help build second chances, or even learn more about this impactful organization. Don Williams JUMPSTART Jumpstartvision.org/south-carolina

Today we are joined by Anne Thompson, CRPC™, a wealth advisor with Ballentine Capital Advisors. Anne has been passionate about helping women in finance for over 8 years. Anne talks about understanding your finances as a woman and why investing should not be complicated. She dives into finances surrounding marriage, work, kids, divorce, retirement, and death. She also goes over important topics such as kids and making the choice to be a stay-at-home mom or a career mom. Tune in to learn more about what financial misknowns you might be making as a woman. Anne Thompson, CRPC™ 864-438-2158 Ballentinecapital.com

Growing up as kids and loving horror films, Halloween, and going to haunted houses, brothers Joe Thompson and Tim Thompson decided they wanted more. They decided they could do more and opened their very own haunted house, Madworld Haunted Attractions. Over a decade later, Madworld Haunted Attractions now has people from all over the country coming to see the attraction and was rated #1 must-see haunted attraction in SC, as well as top 10 scariest haunted attractions in America. Tune in to find out how this attraction can cater to adults and children alike, and what you can expect in the 2023 season! Madworld Haunted Attractions Madworldattractions.com 147 Country Manor Rd Piedmont, SC 29673

Did you know that 2,300 Americans die every day from cardiovascular disease? Leaders of Impact Campaign bring the work of the American Heart Association to life in communities across the country. Today we are joined by Kinsey Besser and Tori Zambrano who are helping run the Upstate Leaders of Impact Campaign. Through this signature 7-week blind competition, changemakers are relentlessly focused on driving equitable health by educating their communities about cardiovascular disease and stroke, raising critical dollars to help fund lifesaving research, and advocating for the health and well-being of all. With the support of the American Heart Association, nominees and their teams create custom plans to maximize their reach and make an impact. Campaigns launch across the nation on World Heart Day (September 29, 2023), creating a groundswell and serving as a catalyst for change. Tune in to find out more information on how you can support his campaign, and why heart health should always be top of mind. Leaders of Impact Upstate September 29th-November 15th https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartBall/GSA-GreaterSoutheastAffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=10007

There’s a whole world in our neighborhood. What began in 1997 as an international center of the upstate, has now turned into Upstate International, with the goal of providing opportunities for local residents to engage in the increasingly global upstate region through exciting cultural programs, and various services, including language classes, conversion opportunities, relocation services, and social clubs. Today we are joined by Tracie Frese, Executive Director of Upstate International. Tracie tells us about how they are building a stronger, more inclusive Upstate, and why support and services like this are essential to our community. Tune in to learn key details on how you can become an Upstate International member, how you can support this non-profit, or details on their Global Upstate Conference on International Business and World Affairs happening October 3rd-4th. Upstate International Upstateinternational.org 864-631-2188

Did you know that there are over 1,000 homeowners in the upstate who are living in unsafe, subpar housing? Jake Beaty, CEO of Rebuild Upstate joins us today to tell us about how we can get involved to help low-income homeowners in our community with home preservation. Rebuild Upstate is a 16-year-old organization made in response to Hurricane Katrina when they realized that people in their own backyards in the Upstate also needed help to live in their homes. Rebuild Upstate currently serves Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee, serving vulnerable populations such as veterans, older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children. Rebuild Upstate has repaired over 14,000 homes, focusing solely on home preservation and repairs as means to keep residents in their own homes. Tune in to learn more about how you can volunteer to help your neighbors, and details on how impactful this nonprofit it. Rebuild Upstate Rebuildupstate.org 864-643-5711