Although some may see that we're currently in the middle of a rocky economy, there are still plenty of opportunities for college graduates to pave their own path. It may seem that the easy thing to do is to get the job at a big corporation, gain experience, and then figure out what's next, but after a few months in a job he really didn't like, Henry Adiletta decided to change direction.In this episode of Winning Strategies Playboo, Henry joins James to talk about his path to selecting TCU, graduating, and taking the safe job, to then deciding to work in the more hectic world of real estate in a startup.They discuss why he decided to make the big leap and what some of the challenges, and more importantly, rewards have been by going down the non-traditional route.To find all of our episodes, visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com.Thank you to our sponsor, https://TruckVin.com

Is discovering your why really that important to the success of your business?On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James Pederson is joined by marketing guru, Harley rider, and 4x guest, Ashtan Moore.James and Ashtan deep dive into Simon Sinek's "Golden Circle" theory and the importance of understanding your "why" for achieving personal and company goals. Ashtan gets very candid about his record in entrepreneurship, but why he refused to give up when things weren't quite working out the way he had hoped, and why that finally paid off.They also discuss gratitude and the importance of saying thank you more often. Additionally, the hosts share personal stories, including how they built a non-profit and a portfolio of rental properties, and regret working too many long hours in their early 20s. To connect with Ashtan, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtanmoore/.To buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.comThank you to our sponsors TruckVin.com

On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James and Megan welcome Robert McClain, PhD, Associate VP of Research & Innovation at the UNT Health Science Center. They discuss the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and why they're helping businesses take advantage of these funds available to them. They also discuss the twelve different programs run by different federal agencies and how they offer grants to small businesses with innovative ideas. This funding allows for research and development that can potentially expand or grow a business. Robert also talks about what led him to the Fort Worth area, and who his philosophy of entrepreneurial thinking helped lead a faculty, staff and students to think like innovators. Robert also discusses the importance of taking chances at a young age and how he found success in his field.To learn more about Robert's work and find out more about the opportunities available, visit: https://www.unthsc.edu/. Thank you to our sponsors: https://TruckVin.comTo listen to all of our episodes and buy real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.com

On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James gives us an inside look into his experience as a Marine fighting in one of the most prolific battles in the US-led invasion of Iraq, the Battle of Nasiriyah. James shares his journey from homelessness to joining the Marines, and why it ended up being one of the best decisions of his life, even after fighting in a war.James and Megan also discuss the lessons the Marines taught him that he carries with him to this day, and why extreme ownership and accountability are so important to him. He also discusses how it affected his life as a whole, and how he overcame the stigma of PTSD to seek help and change his life. Plus he offers advice to those veterans looking to make the next step after life in the military. James also discusses finding purpose through Cowtown Warriors, an organization located in Fort Worth, TX that serves veterans in need.If you're interested in finding out more, need help, or would like to donate to Cowtown Warriors, visit: https://cowtownwarriors.com/To buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.comThanks to our sponsor TruckVin.com

Is this the perfect time to buy or sell, or should you wait it out for the market to finally 'correct' itself? (Spoiler alert: the market isn't going to correct itself.)On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James welcomes back Mortgage Pro, William Adams. William talks about the current real estate marketing and interest rates, and what his predictions are for the next 12 months. William and James also discuss how to thrive when your industry takes a slow turn, and the importance of referrals for the success of a business in the real estate industry. They also talk about why staying engaged with past clients and former collegues is so crucial to build that sphere of influence and constantly stay on top of mind for when that moment happens when the economy does start to get hot again.William also provides insight into the housing market, advocating for buying real estate at a young age, and discusses the merits of buy down options, and when it's a good time to take advantage of those. They also talk about why it's the perfect time to buy a home if you're using a VA or FHA loan.Book Mentioned: William's book recommendation is Atom Habits by James Clear. You can find it here: https://a.co/d/5ZFNtGAThank you to our sponsors TruckVin.com You can find out more about William at: https://legacymutual.com/officers/william-adams/And if you ever want to buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, make sure you visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com.

Why are entrepreneurial ecosystems so important for a city's economy.In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James and Megan are joined by Cameron Cushman, Innovation Ecosystem Assistant VP at UNT Health Science Center. Cameron has dedicated the last 5 1/2 years to building the start-up ecosystem in Fort Worth, TX.Cameron shares his journey of identifying a gap in innovation around entrepreneurial ecosystems and creating accelerator programs. He talks about the importance of building a strong ecosystem to support startups and provide practical steps for entrepreneurs to succeed without spending a lot of money. He also discusses the "Fort Worth way" and the need to break down gates to information to increase entrepreneurship in minority communities. Cameron also shares why he's so passionate about bringing more programs like TechStars to Fort Worth, and how cities and its residents can benefit in the long-term from more start-ups. He also discusses why although the city has come a long way, there's still a long way to go.You can learn more about Cameron by visiting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameroncushman/You can find his podcast at: https://www.unthsc.edu/innovate-fort-worth/To learn more about TechStars, visit: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worthThank you to our sponsor: TruckVin - find out more at TruckVin.com

If you were to study the poop of one of the world's greatest athletes, let's say a GOAT in the football world, what would you find?It may seem like a crazy thought (or one featured on South Park): https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/7ggrjx/south-park-please-can-we-have-your-poop. And yet, it's the true story of today's guest.On this episode, James and Megan, welcome Jacob Luber, PhD to Winning Strategies Playbook to discuss his research, which includes studying the microbes of elite athletes.Jacob is a highly accomplished academic with extensive experience in the field of cancer research. After obtaining his PhD and completing a postdoc, Jacob was offered a $2 million grant by the state of Texas to build artificial intelligence applications that can enhance the work being done by physicians in the clinic. Jacob's innovative research in this area has made him highly sought-after.They discuss so many things in this episode, including the world of generative AI and its potential impact on various sectors. They discuss how AI tools can generate code and text through Chat GPT technology, and how fake medical images generated from generative AI can predict cancer diagnosis for a fraction of the cost of traditional diagnostic technologies. They also dive into the challenges and opportunities of investing in biotech companies, including the potential emergence of the next billion-dollar companies in cities like Fort Worth, Dallas, and Omaha. They also discuss the microbiome's impact on immunotherapies for cancer treatment.To learn more about and connect with Jacob, you can find him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobluber/To listen and watch all of our episodes, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.comThank you to our sponsors, https://TruckVin.com

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent the US into a tizzy, and many are wondering if this is the beginning of a recession that feels to forever be looming. Is your money safe in a bank? Should you consider pulling out some just in case of another collapse? And how does what happened at SVB affect you and your finances?These are just some of the questions we covered in this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook with our guest, Jeff Montgomery. Jeff is the Fort Worth Market President for Guaranty Bank & Trust and has an extensive background in the banking industry.Jeff talks about the winding path that led him to becoming president of a bank, and the lessons he learned along the way. He also extensively talks about the current banking situation, what he believes happened, and what it means for the average American. Plus he talks about some of the biggest mistakes he made early in his career.To learn more about Jeff, you can visit him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-montgomery-53302233/Thank you to our sponsors, Truckvin.comAnd for all of our episodes or to connect with us, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.com

Have you found yourself stuck throughout moments in your life?Often times we think moving forward is about taking on all of the things, when, in fact, it can be as simple as doing one thing, setting one goal, and continually moving towards it. In today's episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James is joined by Ashley Baker, Personal Development and Business Coach to talk about how people can get unstuck. Ashley talks about how her history in the fitness world helped her first see how nutrition and exercise can be a key to helping with depression, and how she sees it as a powerful tool helping business owners continue to win.She also talks about how you can read self-help books until you're blue in the face, but you won't get anywhere if you're not willing to do the work.To learn more about Ashley, visit: http://www.abakercoach.com/Thank you to our sponsors: www.PatrioticPig.com and TruckVin.com

In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James is joined by long-time friend and fellow veteran, Bart Lesniewicz. Bart shares his journey of retiring from the military after 20 years, taking a two-month break, and coming back to the workforce as a Safety and DOT Executive. He also talks about why after 5 years, he decided to advance his education by joining TCU's Executive MBA program, and the impact that's had on his life and career. Bart and James also talk about growing up in the military, and the massive impact it's had on their lives. They also discuss why it's so hard for veterans to ask for help, and why it's so important that they learn how to embrace self-care.If you're interested in connecting with Bart, you can find him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-lesniewicz/If you're looking to buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, be sure to visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com.Also, thank you to our sponsors:TruckVin.comand PatrioticPig.com

Is moving into the civilian world from the military really that difficult?In today's episode of Winning Strategies, James is joined by long-time friend and fellow veteran, Michael Warwick. They discuss Michael's career in the military, and his move from military life to the world of manufacturing, and why it was a smart fit for him.They also talk about some of the obstacles they see veterans making as they move into the civilian world, and looking back with hindsight, how maybe they didn't move from the military as easily as they thought they did.They also discuss what Michael is working on now, and some of his biggest take aways from doing an Executive MBA program.Is moving into the civilian world from the military really that difficult?In today's episode of Winning Strategies, James is joined by long-time friend and fellow veteran, Michael Warwick. They discuss Michael's career in the military, and his move from military life to the world of manufacturing, and why it was a smart fit for him.They also talk about some of the obstacles they see veterans making as they move into the civilian world, and looking back with hindsight, how maybe they didn't move from the military as easily as they thought they did.They also discuss what Michael is working on now, and some of his biggest take-aways from doing an Executive MBA program.You can find all of our episodes at https://MyExperiencedRealtor.comAlso be sure to follow us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc73FL9nXXK4t5KblhEOM?si=fa0367cd1dd14a4bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winning-strategies-playbook/id1533696542Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessGrass Pro Services

In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James Pederson welcomes long-time friend, fellow Marine, and police officer, Chris Blow. Chris talks about his experience growing up in Dallas, graduating from high school early, and his career in the Marine Corps. He also discusses his experience with the police force, and the different positions he’s taken, including being an undercover officer.Chris also shares how jiu-jitsu has been a life-saver for him, not only as a way to help de-stress, but has truly saved his life in various moments throughout his career, where the ability to make split-second decisions can mean a matter of life or death.He and James also talk about how empathy can be a great attribute in the world of the police, and why sometimes you need to look at the whole picture before you form your opinions on either side. If you’re interested in buying real estate anywhere on the planet, make sure you visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.comThank you to our sponsors, Grass Pro Services And TruckVin.com

Have we finally arrived at the moment where selling your house is going to feel impossible? And buyers, should you be sitting out waiting for those fantastic deals to finally emerge?In this very special episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James and Jeremy are joined by none other than Laura Spann. Laura brings her 20+ years of experience in the real estate industry to share what's really happening in the market, and why you probably shouldn't follow the advice of your neighbor/friend/real estate agent of 6 months who is telling you that you should wait it out before buying a home. Laura brings real statistics to the table to give us an idea of what kind of market we are really dealing with. She also discusses what questions you should be asking when you hire your next real estate agent, and what answers would quantitate someone you would want on your team. Plus she talks about why asking for a commission cut as a seller probably won't be in your best interest. As always, thank you to our sponsors:https://TruckVin.com - Grass Pro ServicesAnd to listen to all of our episodes or to find a trusted realtor anywhere on the planet, visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com

In this episode(127) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert James Pederson sits down with Tony Lappe, Sergeant Major in the United States Marine Corps.James sits down and talks with Tony about his entire experience in the US Marine Corps and why he made a career out of it. Tony has plenty of Marine Corps stories that are extremely interesting as well as him having some great insight into what is happening in our world today from the perspective of a military member. Tony has 23 years of experience as a Marine so he’s seen a lot thru his time there! Enjoy!To connect with and Learn more about Tony,https://www.8thmcd.marines.mil/Leaders/Biography/Article/3258564/sergeant-major-anthony-l-lappe/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessGrass Pro ServicesIf you're interested in buying or selling real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://myexperiencedrealtor.com.

In this episode(126) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert James Pederson sits down with our host only show speaking on Fort Worth! James and Megan sit down and talk about the current amazing benefits of being in Fort Worth as well as a huge future outlook on the city. Megan says that Fort Worth will be the next tech city, due to all the networking opportunities as well as the unbelievable opportunities for startups and investors. Listen as James and Megan break down the great city of Fort Worth, TX!To connect with us, please visit myexperiencedrealtor.comSponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you're interested in buying or selling real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://myexperiencedrealtor.com.

In this episode(125) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcome Christina Martinez , Owner & Design Principal of Palindrome Home.James and our new host Megan Linder sit down with Christina to discuss the business she built after she was laid off during the pandemic. With a newborn baby, Christina found herself researching bone inlay, which was a specific type of artwork within the furniture. She was able to connect with resources overseas at night while up with her baby, and as they started losing retailers because of the pandemic, she found her opportunity.That led to not just selling the bone-inlay furniture but creating and selling custom rugs. In just a few short years, Palindrome Home is thriving, and Christina shares her story of how she is growing the business, the obstacles she had to overcome, and what's next for her. To find out more about Palindrome Homes, visit: https://www.palindromehome.com/To connect with Christina, please visit,https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinarhoffman/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you're interested in buying or selling real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://myexperiencedrealtor.com.

In this episode(124) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes in Bezan Morris, Financial Advisor at Raymond James and fellow Marine Corp Veteran.James and Jeremy sit down with Bezan and talk about some super tough situations he’s been in. He tells a story about having to cash in savings bonds that he got from his parents as a child that hadn’t matured yet because he needed grocery money. It seemed like he grew up and did all the right things, joined the marine corp, and still somehow messed up to not have enough grocery money. Listen as Bezan tells an excellent life story with many lessons and tears! To connect with Bezan please visit,https://www.linkedin.com/in/bezan-morris/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256

In this episode(123) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes Zach Ellis, CEO of TruckVin.com.James and Jeremy sit down with Zach to talk about his journey from growing up in a trailer park, to car salesman, to finding a unique need in the trucking industry and starting his own company. Zach discusses what drives him, and how, at the age of 28, he's been able to find mentors who have had a tremendous impact on helping him expand his company.If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!To find out more about TruckVin, visit TruckVin.com. Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256

In this episode(122) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes Mike Andersen, Treasurer & Board Member of We Defy Foundation.James and Jeremy sit down with Mike to speak on what the We Defy Foundation stands for and why the foundation has a mission statement to provide combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities a long-term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness training. Mike speaks at length about letting all other problems go during a fight and how being able to train your mind to focus 100% on an activity can change your life! This is a great foundation and a good listen! Enjoy!If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!To connect with Mike or WeDefy Foundation visit their website athttps://wedefyfoundation.org/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256

In this episode(121) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes Jared Sloan , CEO of Accelerate DFW.James and Jeremy sit down with Jared and talk about not only starting a new business, but deciding to BUY an already established business! Jared says why even try and be miserable for 3 years because you may think you can provide better value, than a guy who’s already established and ready to sell you a proven business model! Jared makes some great points! Enjoy!To connect with Jaredhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredsloane/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!