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Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#261: Adam Outland, TDAdam, a nine-summer bookman, hops on the show for a shorter episode with Andres. Oddly enough, Adam had multiple encounters with Filipino families while on the brookfield, and has some great stories to accompany them. Since his time selling books, Adam has worked with Southwestern Consulting and launched the student consulting branch of the group for middle and high school students.  UPCOMING: Adam is part of a new non-profit venture to take the student coaching model to kids aging out of the foster care system. September 19 at 5:30 pm at the Company Headquarters in Nashville, they’re hosting a s...2024-09-0559 minPony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#257: Elliott Alexander Part 1, FORCEElliott Alexander (IG: @Ezander15) sold with the FORCE organization for three summers. Now with Family Heritage, Elliott shares some insight into what makes this endeavor unique from the bookfield experience. He wasn’t always the most “on schedule” bookman, and he and Andres share some fantastic stories of those off schedule shenanigans, complete with finding all of his HQ out on the lawn! Enjoy! Key Moments and Chapters: 00:00:00 - Start 00:01:52 - Elliott Intro 00:03:30 - Catch Up! 00:08:30 - What IS Family Heritage? 00:12:15 - Going Business to Business - a diff...2024-07-111h 32Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#251: Spouses Who Didn't SellWe had to do an episode with spouses that didn’t sell. In this episode Brianna Gamboa (Andres Gamboa), John Kelly (Meredith Gardner), Sarah Greder (Grant Greder), Ben Taubensee (Naomi Kaufman), Jenny Roach (Patrick Roach), all joined us for a hilarious episode. We asked them the following questions. ENJOY.   What was your first thought when your spouse told you they sold books? How many book kids have stayed on your couch? Was it a cult? What Southwestern-isms do they still use/do? What are they like with...2024-02-141h 25Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#250: Andres Gamboa, FORCEThe day we’ve been waiting for - the day when our host Andres Gamboa is on the other side of the mic to share HIS time on the bookfield and the origin of this show that has made it to 250 EPISODES!!! Jacob Levine picks up the host mic and chats with Andres for an episode all about his origin story, his first sales school, and his greatest Pony Tale. Andres shares some behind the scenes on what it’s like to receive stories from guests, often for the first time. He shares his philosophy on curiosity and how that...2024-02-082h 36Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#250: Andres Gamboa, FORCETBD --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pony-tales/support2024-02-082h 36Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#248: Peter Marshall, CadillacPeter Marshall is a 4-summer bookman who went on to work as an attorney in Corporate Law. Peter knew law school was in his future after selling books, and he shares with Andres the many ways that the training on the book field prepared him for finding success in his law firm. Working closely with people gives you perspective, and Peter has lots of experience working with people. Peter and Andres chat about the value of fiction vs. non-fiction books, the art of negotiation, what it’s like to parent with subtle Southwestern principles, their favorite stand-up comedians - an...2024-02-012h 21Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#239: Joe Ignace, TDJoe Ignace makes his way back on the show with an exciting new venture about to his a bookshelf near you! This December (2023), his book The Problem with Potential hits the internet stores, and on this episode, he and Andres talk about the motivation to write, the manuscript process, and Joe’s hopes for the conversations this work will spark.  You can find his book at: https://a.co/d/cDqt9hI  OR  You can get in touch with him here: https://joeignace.com/theproblemwithpotential  For more on Joe’s time s...2023-12-101h 53Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#231 Lee McCroskey, RAMBORecorded in Lee’s attic, this episode is full of favorite stories. Lee McCroskey has been a key member of the Sales School experience for 25 years, and in this episode with Andres, he shares from his list of favorite and memorable moments; from a student joining in on stage for a door demo during his Dirt Pile story, to a German Measles outbreak, to hilarious moments with fellow presenters. Lee gives us a behind the scenes look at his famous Dirt Pile story - be sure to check out the video version of the episode on YouTube or Spotify.  ...2023-09-171h 48Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#228 Pasha Aleabov, HighlandersEleven-summer bookman, Pasha Aleabov is our guest on the show! In this episode, he and Andres tell one great story after another. Pasha remembers moments on the bookfield (and in life) in brilliant details and is a gifted storyteller. From getting him to come to the US and sell that first summer, to key moments to keep him on the bookfield, the impact that him selling has had and will have on his family for generations to come, and all of the hilarious stories in between, this is great conversation.  Want to join forces w...2023-08-132h 42Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#222: Josh Martinez, FORCEWe're thrilled to have Josh Martinez back on the show for ROUND TWO! Join us as he provides fantastic insights from his work in the travel industry, shedding light on the immense value and opportunities of booking your next vacation with a travel agent. Josh and Andres also take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their shared experiences of selling in New England. Plus, stay tuned for the latest updates on Bizzler 2023. If you're interested in a SW alum mentorship matching program, don't hesitate to reach out! Tune in2023-07-161h 22Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#221: Luke Wilt, DynastyLuke Wilt is back in the door-to-door game this summer, hitting the streets of Charleston, SC to sell solar! Join Luke and Andres as they dive into their shared experience of selling solar after books, Luke's exciting journey into Public Policy, thought-provoking discussions on systematic racism, and the transformative power of attitude. Luke's passion for the bookfield shines through as he shares the invaluable lessons he's carried into the solar-field. Get ready for an engaging and enlightening conversation! Don't forget to connect with Luke on Instagram at: @wilt_luke. Want to join forces with our...2023-07-131h 38Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#219: Nadia Khan, DynastyNadia Khan joins the show for an exciting episode, covering diverse topics from finance and her unique fourth summer on the bookfield to the art of leaving a compelling voicemail. Get ready for intense discussions on Reality Checks, selling during Covid, and thrilling stories of a perspective-altering car wreck and paranormal experiences. Nadia and Andres dive deep into finance, delivering valuable insights. This episode is packed with intrigue and meaningful moments. Want to join forces with our amazing partners? Click below to learn more about our partnership and become part of the squad. ⁠Cardinal Se...2023-06-293h 26Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#217: Mary Meyer, POWERJoin us for an exciting episode as Mary Meyer, a seasoned commercial actor and four-summer book girl, chats with Andres about the world of acting. We learned how Mary entered the field, the qualities that distinguish good actors, and her favorite roles. She also shares her involvement in sales through Home Bars and More. Prepare for an engaging conversation filled with passion and insights. Don't miss out on this captivating episode! Want to join forces with our amazing partners? Click below to learn more about our partnership and become part of the squad. ⁠Cardinal Se...2023-06-231h 48Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales PodcastEE: Getting SkepticalIt can be frustrating when people doubt your ideas or goals. But fear not, in this episode, we're sharing some of our best tips and tricks for handling skeptics like a pro. From witty comebacks to evidence-based arguments, we've got you covered. Tune in to hear some hilarious stories of skeptics who turned into believers, and learn how you can do the same. Executives in this episode: Pat Roach- Southwestern Real Estate Greta Huerta- Cardinal Senior Benefits Alecia Huck- Maverick and Company Hosts...2023-06-2054 minPony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#216: Andres Carillo, VisionariesJoin Andres Carrillo as he shares his incredible journey on the bookfield with Andres Gamboa. From selling books as a high school junior to gaining new insights into culture, resilience, and personal growth, Carrillo's story is one of remarkable transformation. Tune in for an inspiring episode that explores the power of stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing new opportunities. Listen for an enlightening conversation with Carrillo and Gamboa as they delve into the impactful lessons learned along the way. Want to join forces with our amazing partners? Click below to learn more about our...2023-06-082h 43Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#215: Peter Varberg, TDHailing from the Philippines, Peter's journey took an unexpected twist when his own dad recruited him to sell books during his high school days. But hey, that was just the beginning of this wild ride! Join Peter as he kicks back with Andres and dishes out some mind-blowing tales that highlight the interconnectedness of our world, the mind-blowing generosity of families, and brace yourself for a seriously crazy moment involving a legendary "blue light special" and an unexpected brush with the law. Digging deep into the topic of "imposter syndrome," Peter and Andres go on a philosophical...2023-06-012h 23Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#214: Rebecca Gebhardt, OWEISIn this episode, Rebecca Gebhardt, founder of Leaderboard to Leadership, shares with Andres how she came to found her sales training organization after recognizing a missing gap in the development of successful sales managers. From her experience selling books and her journey in post-books sales roles, Rebecca shares some powerful lessons on the impact of an inspiring mentor and boss, some of the blunders made with sales and leadership, and of course some great book stories. While some of the mantras of the book-field might not always transfer to life off the book-field, Rebecca share the story of how...2023-05-2450 minPony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#213: Dana Potthoff, SEEDS-RedlineDana Potthoff, a kick-ass coach who never fails to share incredible wisdom. Join Dana and Andres as they dive into the story of how Dana's sales career took off with the help of selling books. Along the way, she's made stops at Tom James, credit card processing, and now she's rocking it as a coach with Southwestern Consulting. Being a Los Angeles native, Dana has some wild tales to tell about the famous folks she's crossed paths with. Get ready for some juicy celebrity encounters and hilarious moments! This episode is jam-packed with insights that...2023-05-193h 28Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#209: MAY THE FORCE - Grant Greder, Danny Gamboa, & Aisha GamboaIn this episode of Pony Tales, we're joined by three guests who embody the past and present success of one of Southwestern's most renowned organizations. Grant, Danny, and Aisha provide valuable insights into the keys to building a top-tier organization that can compete on the global stage. But that's not all – our conversation is peppered with hilarious and inspiring stories that are sure to leave you feeling uplifted and motivated. If you're looking for a podcast that blends practical advice with entertaining anecdotes, this is the episode for you. Tune in to discover the secrets behind building a winning te...2023-05-042h 23Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#208: Serena Hutchinson, Eagle/BlitzIn this episode, Andres and Serena Hutchinson, a seasoned five-time book woman, have a relaxed and insightful conversation on nutrition and wellness - from fertility to post-partum. Serena shares her inspiring journey from selling books to her current career, where she focuses on empowering women and couples with the knowledge and tools they need to optimize their health. Serena's extensive knowledge and expertise in health and wellness shines through as she discusses key topics such as fertility, prenatal nutrition, and postpartum recovery. Whether you're a parent, a mom-to-be, or simply interested in learning more about nutrition and...2023-04-302h 14Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#207: Brandon Kew, FORCEBrandon Kew joins the Three Timers club with Episode 207 and Season Nine opener! He's really into throwing darts now. And his company has changed names - check him out at Sage Spring Wealth Partners. Andres and Brandon were once, not just fellow bookmen, but partners in a comedy duo, Tall Dark and Comedy. They go back and share some other their favorite bits - while also sharing some of their favorite, and not so favorite, bits about Southwestern. This is fun ride of a conversation and Brandon is quite the storyteller. Enjoy! - Links...2023-04-273h 06Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#205: Shane Weathers, Eagle BlitzShane Weathers is a six summer book man, now living and working in Midland, TX. He and Andres have an awesome conversation where Shane flips the script for a bit and interviews Andres on some of his book-field experiences. They dive into how Southwestern prepared (or didn't prepare) him for marriage, but how the "Swiss army knife" of skills from those summer slinging books have empowered his career. Shane has one of the most comprehensive Pony Tales, so stick around al lthe way through. Enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/in/weathersshane 2023-04-161h 20Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#204: Kate Dullard-McCane, JYDKate Dullard-McCane, a four-summer bookgirl made her debut selling books after many, many years of recruitment. She and Andres talk about her long journey to Southwestern, which actually starts as being adopted as a baby from China. Kate dives into her adoption story and upbrining and the concept of identity and why she would check the "prefer not to say" box. She is a bookwoman through and through and now helps people in her community by using brain mapping technology to understand the innerworkings of the brain a bit more. Oh - and she bares all for the pony...2023-03-172h 42Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#203: Jakob Risley, JYDJakob Risley is new to the alumni community, having decided to not go out for another summer just a couple of months ago. In this episode, he and Andres chat about his 4 summers on the book field and take dive deep into how Jakob decided to pursue self-development through selling books. Hint: psychedelics played a major role in opening Jakob's mind to chase after more self-improvement, and also what led him to give it his all in a new venture in sales and mindset coaching/consulting on various social media platforms. Check out the links below to connect with...2023-03-121h 56Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#202. Patrick Dichter, Eagle BlitzIf you're interested in OWNING a business but don't know where to start, Patrick Dichter gives a Master Class on why Southwestern books kids have what it takes to buy small businesses. Patrick and Andres walk through so many of the big questions, the dos, the don'ts, and why this makes sense for anyone with an entrepreneurial bone to consider. Patrick sold for 4 years, and from those bookselling days followed by major lessons learned in the business and business consulting realm, he has a wealth of knowledge that everyone should hear. Enjoy! Book Recommendation...2023-03-091h 39Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#201: Lucas Salazar, POWERLucas Salazar, gracing us with his presence from Portland, OR, sold for one summer in 2001 - before 9/11. He and Andres get into some real talk about the reason Lucas decided to do this book selling thing (needing to try something big) and why he absolutely did not want to come back ("the grosser side of Capitalism"). Lucas does improv comedy and this is definitely an episode to watch if you can! He was robbed at Sizzler, told people they needed to realign their lawn gnomes, replays the sales talk, and continues to Laugh at the World. Enjoy! 2023-03-071h 25Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#199: Travis Thompson, Eagle BlitzTravis Thompson has a list of Southwestern accolades proven by the PaceSetters he brings on the show. This 6-summer bookman gets into what it takes for big numbers to produce big numbers, how sales is really the service industry, and plenty of stories from time recruiting and selling with Nick Dale, Pedro Vega, and Quintin Roberts; all of whom are crushing it with Cardinal Senior Benefits. Join Andres as he and Travis get into so many leadership principles that all begin in that first summer selling books in the back country of Pennsylvania. Enjoy! ...2023-02-261h 45Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#198: Barron Marschall, JYDBarron Marschall has so. many. stories. This is an epsidoes chalk full of great moments on the bookfiled of Barron's seven summers selling. Having recently "graduated" into alumnihood, Barron and Andres talk through what that wild ride was like and what is coming next for him in a joint venture of Family Heritage and Soutwestern Real Estate. Barron busts out his stats journal from his fifth summer - so first years out there, this one has some great lessons: follow days are the best. There's a surprise announcement at the end you don't want to miss. Enjoy!   F...2023-02-232h 03Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#197: Elijah Smyth, TDElijah Smyth is one stellar human cranking it with Vivint. He and Andres get into why this was the right move for him after selling books for two summers and the valuable skills that time on the book field taught him. Elijah had a...rocky first summer, but was encouraged to come out again by the sheer fact that someone believed he could. The power of belief and the power of human kindness when it seems that all has gone wrong are strong themes that resonate through their conversation. If you'd like to connect with Elijah, find him on...2023-02-191h 41Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#196: Quintin and Jessica Roberts, Eagle BlitzQuintin and Jessica (Lackey) Roberts are an Eagle Blitz power couple who grace us with their parental presence for this special Valentine's episode. Their first summer was the same summer, but it took a few years before theh sparks began to fly. Jessica and Quintin share with Andres not only the story of how they met, but some of the great joys and challenges of parenting, of choosing a season of being a stay at home mom, and what kinds of values they want to instill in their children. Special guest on the show is baby Anna! Enjoy!  2023-02-191h 51Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#195: Eliav Cohen, Eagle BlitzEliav Cohen is back for round TWO! Eliav has taken the skills from the bookfield and launched into the real of AI - and if that it's timely enough - he is also a hot air balloon pilot and knows a thing or two about how to steer a balloon, even a Chinese "weather balloon". Eliav and Andres get deep into the creative functioning of tools like ChatGPT for business and education and how harnessing the new technology can revolutionize your company. Eliav is also getting into some epic adventures with multi-day hot air balloon tours. So many cool...2023-02-121h 29Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#194: Walton Simmons, DynastyWalton Simmons hops on the show for a FULL episode. He and Andres have a couple of drinks and dive into property management, international experiences, being related to the legendary Jake Chesney, and seven formative summers. Walton didn't have a fast start in 2016, but built his skills to finish his Southwestern career with pride. They share ideas on some innovative ideas that SW could consider - and the power that this entrepreneurship formation can have. Enjoy!   JOIN US FOR BIZZLER 2.0: https://theponytalespodcast.com/bizzler/  JOIN THE NEIGHborhood: https://theponytalespodcast.com/neighborhood  Check out our...2023-02-093h 06Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#193: Kora Severance, FORCEKora Severance, a three summer FORCE bookgirl, joins the show after just getting off the bookfield. Twenty twenty-two was her final summer selling, and she and Andres talk through how that exit experience was (spoiler alert, it was positive!), and how her time selling and recruiting has prepared her in her new current career as a recruiter. What was perceived as the least transferrable skill is now her day job! Kora also shares how her emotional purpose her first summer kept her going after zero-ing for three weeks in 2020. While her big dreams are to pursue a career in...2023-02-051h 50Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#192: Todd Ballenger, EDUCATIONTodd Ballenger hops on the show with Andres and they take a right turn into the realm of AI and the ethics and morals of ChatGPT. Todd is currently teaching at the Univeristy of North Carolina's business school and has great insight on this next generation of students - while also have incredible experiential knowledge from his years starting and selling businesses. This is a masterclass of an episode on staying curious, engaging in the things that excite you, the power of experience, and an HQ that raised rabbits. Enjoy!   JOIN US FOR BIZZLER 2.0: https://theponytalespodcast.com/b...2023-02-021h 16Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#191: Brynn Mahoney, JYDBrynn Mahoney joins the show with an incredible story of her one summer selling books and how it significantly impacted her life. Brynn and Andres talk about how it was a family effort for her to be recruited and going out the same summer with her sister and brother. Motherhood may have put an unexpected spin on her Southwestern career, yet what Brynn learned on the bookfield (and in handcuffs), is setting her up for success. Enjoy! JOIN US FOR BIZZLER 2.0: https://theponytalespodcast.com/bizzler/ Check out our merch...2023-01-302h 25Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#190: Rodrigo Povoa, DynastyRodrigo Povoa joins the show from Miami, FL working with Southwestern Real Estate. He and Andres share some thoughts on emotional intelligence and the power that wields in sales and communications, along with the bond of the shared experience that is selling books. Rodrigo had lots of signs pointing him to real estate and he shares how that path laid out for him. That Pony Tale at the end is a bag-dropping kicker! Enjoy!   JOIN US FOR BIZZLER 2.0: https://theponytalespodcast.com/bizzler/   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/merch/   Also, big tha...2023-01-261h 10Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#189: Alex Holbeck, JYDAlex Holbeck has no idea who referred him into this bookselling thing, but is sure grateful for the personal tranformation that happened over five summers. Alex and Andres talk through that life-changing first summer and the "aha" moments that helped shape Alex into a "growth" hitting bookman. Now with Southwestern Insurance, Alex is just getting started in insurance sales and can see how his time and training going door-to-door is paying off already. Make sure you hang around for the insights on recruiting and, of course, the stellar Pony Tale at the end. Enjoy! ...2023-01-221h 34Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#188: Kyle Evaldson , TDKyle Evaldson joins the show and dives right in with Andres in sharing some big life news on his two months of sobriety from alcohol. Throughout the episode, Kyle shares his self-awareness journey in recognizing the different versions of himself that emerge with alcohol and without - and of course some wild Sizzler stories and the interesting people he's met. Speaking of people he's met, Kyle shares a Pony Tale with us that makes you wonder if he tried to sell to a Ghost Mom. Enjoy! JOIN US FOR BIZZLER 2.0: https://theponytalespodcast.com/bizzler/   Check o...2023-01-192h 03Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#187: Paul Tindall, FORCEPaul Tindall just finished up his final summer selling and chats with Andres about how these past few months out of the book field have been. They get really honest with some of the tricky parts of answering the question - to keep selling? or not to keep selling? Paul is a deeply introspective guy with some quality book recommendations and tips for a journaling practice. Enjoy!    JOIN US FOR BIZZLER 2.0: https://theponytalespodcast.com/bizzler/   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Welln...2023-01-181h 59Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#186: Will Metscher, ForceFrom gold nuggets of wisdom to Gold Bond on the Crocks, Will Metscher is back on the show with Andres to share about some of the pivotal moments on the book field and the importance of having a vision for your future. As Will says, if we're not excited for the future, we're dying in the present - so what do you want your future self to BE - DO - HAVE? How can you find balance in your rhythms and habits? Don't overcomplicate it - and take some notes in this masterclass by Southwestern Consulting Coach, Will Metscher...2023-01-122h 22Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#185: Naomi Kaufman, Eagle BlitzNaomi (NamJam) Kauffman finally joins the show to share her pony tales! Naomi has worked with the podcast for a while now, but this. is. her. episode!! She and Andres flip though the photo album on weird old-people porch decor, finding strange animals, crazy car problems, and being recruited by her childhood best friend. This is definitely an episode to WATCH. Naomi also dives into what it's like to work with Cardinal Senior Benefits and her long term plans for a creative studio space. Enjoy!  JOIN US FOR BIZZLER 2.0: https://theponytalespodcast.com/bizzler/  Check out ou...2023-01-082h 41Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#183: Dave Rosen, BlitzWELCOME TO SEASON 8 - Dave Rosen comes back for round 2 on the Pony Tales Podcast and gives a masterclass on the Cannabis industry in the United States and what he is working to build with Jenny's Dispensary (open in Las Vegas, NV and Bend, OR). He and Andres also get into his acquittal story - and how his 11 summers selling books set him up for some success as a campaign finance manager, even when he found himself as a pawn in a much bigger debate. This episode is packed with insight into the political "club" and how weed just...2023-01-0156 minPony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#182: The Pony Tales Podcast Team, (We miss you NamJam)It's the most wonderful time of the year! The whole team (minus one) joins the show for a special Christmas episode, including our non-bookgirl producer, Amy Lester. The team quizzes Amy on some Southwestern lingo to see if she's been able to put the pieces together of the "cult"ure of Southwestern Advantage. Jacob, Avery, and Andres either confirm or deny her guesses. Along the way, there are many more stories of their days on the bookfiled from amazing host family stories, super pony buyers, and a lot of gratitude for where the show has come. We are honored...2022-12-233h 19Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#181: Dillon Barr, TDDillon Barr joins the show for his THIRD appearance all the way from Kenya! Dillon has gotten into some pretty cool things since the last time we chatted. Before he joined the team at Thought Leader, his role with Whitman Roy Partnerships had him and his (now) wife living and working in various countries, including Kenya. Dillon and Andres share some ideas on the biggest lessons learned through high ticket sales, take a deep dive into his upcoming comic universe, Unfound Anamnesis (coming out soon!), and his latest venture with his brother called Brudders Beards. There is so much...2022-12-222h 32Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#180: Josh Simmons, Eagle BlitzJosh Simmons sold for three summers and now runs the Dallas-Ft. Worth branch of Southwestern Real Estate. He sits down for a drink (or two) with Andres as they dive into the invaluable lessons in recruiting, in crafting a schedule, in figuring out the motivations that make it work. Josh had a rough third summer that he outlines, and shares how pivotal that was in setting him up for his current success in real estate. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta H...2022-12-212h 03Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#179: Javed Bhaghani, Eagle BlitzJaved Bhaghani sold from 1990-1994. He joins Andres from San Diego and they talk about how a small decision can truly impact the trajectory of your life. Javed is one of the owners of Biscayne Hospitality, a custom hotel furniture business, and he shares great insight in the entrepreneurial journey: the need for strong financial wherewithall, a strong life partner, and what it takes to link up with strong business partners. Building a business is hard work, but if you work really hard for something, it has a way of happening. Enjoy! Check out...2022-12-201h 49Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#178: Alex Bednar, PowerAlex Bednar, J.D., LL.M joins the show and unveils evidence in an ongoing case involving his legal practice and the dis-barring from the Oklahoma Bar Association. Alex and Andres walk through the backstory of what led to this decade-long legal debacle, and how the experience of selling books prepared Alex with the confidence and endurance to keep fighting for the truth. This is the first of (hopefully) many episodes following the saga. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Q...2022-12-1958 minPony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#177: Avery Housley, JYDThe fabulous Avery Housley joins, not only the show, but the Pony Tales Podcast team to engage the fan base - and boy oh boy does she succeed here! A six-summer book woman, Avery chats with Andres about the way Marsha Blackburn convinced her mom it was okay to go sell. She shares about how this sixth and final summer was the hardest and the one she is most proud of. She shares about how this wild ride of Southwestern prepares you for a world that sucks sometimes. Full of spunk and real talk, this is Avery Housley's Pony...2022-12-182h 25Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#176: Joe Ignace, TDFellow podcast host, and future author, Joe Ignace joins Andres as they talk about what inspired Joe's new podcast, The Knowledge Gap, from his experience selling books and being a District Sales Leader. Joe has used his learned skills to enhance Elevate Wellness' business model - with whom we'll be partnering for an upcoming Bizzler Shred 2023! There is so much packed into this episode on the power of mindset and building a life that challenges your fears to grow in the ways you most want. Enjoy! Production notes: @theknowledgegap - YouTube joeignace.com2022-12-151h 48Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#175: Jacob Meyer, OG JYDJacob Meyer joins Andres in a conversation that is filled with stories from Jacob's journals from the bookfield! He wrote them ALL down!! Jacob also shares about making important decisions and how this next chapter in his life is influenced by that decision to sell books. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy2022-12-132h 43Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#174: Pauly Stephens, FORCEPaul (Pauly) Stephens was a one-summer book man, and that one summer was packed with some life-changing experiences. Paul shares with Andres about the pivotal conversation that helped him stay out on the bookfiled and experience how good it feels to commit to something AND show up for it. Paul dives in later in the episode to his journey into more holistic nutrition and health from a fascinating encounter on the bookfield. You just never know what a summer can do! Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher ...2022-12-122h 07Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#173: Jake Hartigan, Eagle BlitzJake Hartigan has come full circle, with four years of selling books in the middle. Jake and Andres chat about the front end UX development of a fitness app, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and of course some crazy car stories from the bookfield. Jake "No Bumpers" Hartigan is a man of action. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy2022-12-111h 11Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#172: Meredith Kelly, Eagle BlitzMeredith (Gardner) Kelly graces the Podcast for a second time for some life updates. She and Andres chat about her transition from Physical Therapy to Real Estate wtih Southwestern Real Estate in Gainesville, FL. Check out her first episode (#8) for even more that this great conversation. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy2022-12-082h 07Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#171: Braxton Amundson, GunslingerBraxton Amundson brings a third round performance to the Pony Tales Podcast. He is a Executive Producer for the new film, Replica, and shares with Andres what that experience has been like. From the premiere to the opportunities it's opened up for other short films, Braxton has figured out a unique way to use his "clout" to bring happiness to those around him. Enjoy!   Movie out to the public by end of the year  LINK: https://vimeo.com/701496675/6fa9be480d  @emperor_versace Check out our merch here: ...2022-12-071h 08Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#170: Noelle Sporer, Eagle BlitzNoelle Sporer dives into this conversation with Andres with great insight on digital marketing and paid media - and the tangible impact that can have on any business. But don't stop there, there's a sneak peek at the soon to launch Unicorn Podcasts. And that's still not all. Noelle has an incredible story about an impossible decision her second summer. Inspiring, moving, and perspective-giving. Enjoy!    noelle@noellesporer.com Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and...2022-12-062h 26Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#169: Raymund Barros, Eagle/BlitzRay Barros - and his smoke detector - spend some time with Andres swapping stories of their time on the bookfield. More importantly, they chat about some life lessons on emotional intelligence and how the experience of meeting different kinds of families can ground you in gratitude. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy VDisain2022-12-041h 20Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#168: Nick Dale, Eagle BlitzWhile he wasn't super prepared going into his first summer selling books, for Nick Dale, it truly changed the course of his career. Nick and Andres chat about his path to starting Cardinal Senior Benefits and some of the lessons learned along the way. He's a living masterclass on doing one thing right, and doing the right thing for the people. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy2022-12-021h 17Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#167: Braelen Wesley Dykes, Eagle/BlitzRacist Red Truck Guy. Summer 3 Pony with Car. Wisconsin with Amish People. Braelen brought the STORIES. Check out his conversation with Andres recapping so many hilarious experiences out on the bookfield. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy VDisain2022-12-012h 05Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#166: Nick Sproul, Eagle/BlitzNick Sproul - coming to us from Hollywood, FL - chats with Andres about three formative summers on the bookfield and how that's set him up for success with Southwestern Real Estate. After some time in the music producing industry, Nick made his way back into sales and now really finds value in building his team and watching them flourish. This is a great episode from start to the Tales. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/  Also, big thanks to our sponsors: Elevate Wellness Will Met...2022-11-221h 44Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#165: Aimee Wasserman, Eagle BlitzAimee Wasserman shares a glass of wine with Andres as they talk about some fascinating Jewish heritage experiences, a shared Colombian heritage, and some wild stories on the bookfield in PA, WI, and TN. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy VDisain2022-11-151h 10Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#164: Stacey Lauren, Eagle BlitzStacey Lauren hops on this podcast with Andres to chat about her cool new podcast, Do The Thing. From selling books, to working with Tom James, to owning her own staffing agency, now Stacey gets to talk to fascinating people about how they decided to do whatever THAT thing is. Check out her podcast in the link below after enjoying this trip down memory lane with some book stories. Enjoy Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior B...2022-11-141h 23Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#163: Rachel L Schwandt, JYDDILFs, immigration, dog bites, segregation, a town of Christmas - this episode is a ride. Rachel and Andres have an incredible conversation that runs the gamut. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy VDisain2022-11-082h 06Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#162: Morgan Millikin, TDMorgan "The Juice" Millikin had two wild summers on the book-field. She shares with Andres some crazy moments - and some very affirming moments, that she was in the right place at the right time for. Tune in for some solid real estate advice and hilarious Pony Tales at the end. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-11-021h 53Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#161: Craig Garcia, Eagle BlitzCraig sold in the mid-nineties and shares not only a great pony story about his HQ in Ohio, but chats with Andres about some of the ins and outs of the fluctuating mortgage industry - with some 2008 insights included. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy VDisain2022-11-011h 21Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#160: Mitch Johnson, FORCEMitch Johnson joins Andres in a conversation about some deep personal growth and how selling door-to-door was the best thing to ever happen to him. This episode is full of inspiration about choosing to do the hard thing and taking action to cure fear. Also, these are some of the best Pony Tales you don't want to miss. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight.Energy VDisain2022-10-311h 46Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#158: Ron Alford, SEEDS/Red LineRon Alford. The Legend. This man has broken some incredible records while on the bookfield, but really, is a humble dude who is out to keep growing and challenging himself in new ways. In this episode, he chats with Andres about the experience running an ultra marathon - 100 miles - and some strong lessons that have carried him in his life and career beyond books. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:   Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Esta...2022-09-301h 04Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#156: Brian Slipka, JYDBrian Slipka chats with Andres and shares some serious business wisdom - from what he learned on the bookfield, and what the Southwestern experience leaves out. Brian has built and acquired over 20 businesses, and shares as well some top advice for small businesses looking to scale. This is a jam packed hour of an episode. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/)  Thought Leader...2022-09-261h 02Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#155: Amanda Kew, ForceAmanda Kew is back on the show chatting with Andres about her new product line - IL VIAGGIO SWIM! She shared how the whole journey began, including the success of the launch and so many lessons learned already in the process. Be sure to stay tuned for a special promo code for PTP listeners. Enjoy! https://www.ilviaggioswim.com/ Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefi...2022-09-221h 12Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#153: JT Olson, PowerJT Olson, recruited in 1975, sits down with Andres to share about how the experience selling with Southwestern and then as a sales manager, set him up for some incredible opportunities later in life. JT dedicates his time these days to serving widows and working to raise funds for child adoptions. This is a life of impact you don't want to miss. Enjoy! To donate to the cause, click the LINK bellow:  www.bothhands.org Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will...2022-09-191h 30Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#154: Nathan Terborg, JYDNathan Terborg comes to us live from his beautiful artist studio as he chats with Andres about making decisions that are consistent with who you want to be. Nathan sold for 5 summers and weaves into this conversation the many lessons he took away from his time on the bookfield, as well as opening up about his struggle with drug addition and celebrating over 20 years of sobriety. What an inspiration. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will...2022-09-182h 19Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#152: Jessica (Jo) Olas, TDGIN AND JUSE. Jessica "Jo" Olas gets real with Andres in this conversation on being a creative entrepreneur; taking the skills from selling books and following your passions. The episode has it all - from comedy to tragedy, lessons , laughs,  hot dads and so. much. more. Enjoy!  Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/)  Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-09-162h 09Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#151: Mickeli Bedore, JYDMickeli Bedore - a one summer bookman with a whole heck of a lot of stories. In this episode, he sits down with Andres and they talk through some of the tips and tricks of starting a business, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, growing community...and some really funny book stories. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits  (https://cardinalscreening.com/) Thought Leader and Dillon...2022-09-122h 11Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#149: Jack Clark III, Eagle BlitzJack Clark III has a great conversation with Andres - starting out with a very "Shark Tank" entrepreneurship journey, and finishing out with three solid Pony Tales. Along the way, Jack shares some wisdom on balance and being vigilant in prioritizing family. Enjoy!  Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits  Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-09-051h 29Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#148: Nate Foss, Eagle BlitzHow to bring hilarity to your work? Nate Foss chats with Andres about some of the funny shenanigans to not take yourself too seriously. In these stories from the book field, Nate also ties in how those lessons play into the job search, into parenting. With much love for his experience and fellow book people, this is a great conversation. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senio...2022-09-021h 43Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#147: Steve Herlihy, Eagle BlitzOh my are you in for a treat with this one. Steve Herlihy chats with Andres from his home in Atlanta, GA and drops some great wisdom for those still on the bookfield (or going back next summer), key elements of strong entrepreneurs, and how to build a team that accomplishes big goals. From 8 summers on the bookfield and 30 years with Wellspring, there is a lot of wisdom packed into this episode. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/ Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Rea...2022-08-292h 21Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#146: Angie Quiñonez, JYDONE of our biggest fans, Angie Quiñonez, has finally made it on an episode! She and Andres talk about her 3 summers on the bookfield and the surprising tales of a "super pony" and of some Misadventures in Mississippi. Angie gets pretty real talking about some hard obstacles in her final summer - so tune in and enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/  Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/) T...2022-08-261h 17Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#145: Griffin Mims, FORCEGriffin Mims is back for round two on The Pony Tales Podcast to catch us up on his recent adventure with Alpenglow Expeditions climbing Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world. Join in as he shares with Andres about that wild experience and highlights some stellar photos and videos of the ascent. Of course there are book field lessons along the way. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Ca...2022-08-221h 35Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#144: Andrus Albi, E1Balance and boundaries. Consistency. Excellence. Andrus Albi shares some serious wisdom from his career selling books and beyond in this awesome conversation with Andres. Coming to us from Estonia, Andrius is an avid motorcycle lover and talks about how knowing your priorities can direct you to craft the life you want. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/) Thought Leader and Dillon Barr Historical Park Bulgaria EnLi...2022-08-191h 58Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#143: Cassandra Gartner, Elite Eagles/TPCCassandra Gartner has been so many places, she can't even count them all! Check out this episode as Andres and Cassandra talk about how her time on the bookfield led to a career path in being a travel agent - and this bookwoman knows her sh*t. Joinin for some hilarious tales all around the globe and how the lessons from the bookfield shaped that journey. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Ca...2022-08-151h 58Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#142: Tony Ripley, JYDTony Ripley, bookman from the "golden years", chats with Andres about the power of continued growth through challenges, stress, and uncertainty. From parenting to recruiting to marriage and public speaking, this is an episode FULL of wisdom and lessons you don't want to miss. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/) Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-08-123h 08Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#141: Braxton Amundson, GunslingerBraxton Amundson is back for round two! This time chatting with Andres about some of his more recent adventures and how he landed being an Executive Producer of an upcoming film. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/) Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-08-081h 51Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#140: Quintin Roberts, Eagle BlitzAndres hung out with on of our Jockeys, Quintin Roberts, for a great conversation about what it takes to be a great leader, how to motivate a team, and more great stories from time on the bookfield. What better Pony Tale than finding your forever spouse? Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/)  Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  ...2022-08-052h 46Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#139: Tabitha TaylorOur first "honorary" book woman guest, Tabitha Taylor joins Andres in a conversation from her time on the corporate side of Southwestern. Tabitha shares about how she started with the company at age 15, the role her faith plays, and some of the lessons learned working alongside the great leaders. Enjoy!     Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/) Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  ...2022-08-012h 03Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#138: Harrison Knowles, Dynasty/TDHarrison (like Ford) Knowles (like Beyonce) sits down to chat with Andres about, well, a whole bunch of things. In this episode, you'll find some gold nuggets on the magic of the "tack on" in sales and one of the wildest Pony Stories. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/)  Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-07-293h 12Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#137: Roger Smith, The Real DealROGER SMITH IS IN THE HOUSE! This 17-year legend of the book business sits down with Andres to chat about all kinds of leadership lessons learned from his time selling and managing students on the bookfield. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/)  Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-07-251h 35Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#136: Andrew Kneisler, DiamondEight-summer bookman, Andrew Kneisler shares with Andres SO MANY GREAT STORIES. After over 20 years in the Real Estate business, he drops some great wisdom for first time home-buyers. When it comes to the bookfield, Andrew never sold in the same place twice and learned some valuable lessons from starting out in the rain. Enjoy some great shoutouts to legends Lee McCroskey and Grant Greder! Check him out ons social media @realnicehomes or his website at  www.realnicehomes.com CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: theponytalespodcast.com   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elev...2022-07-222h 56Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#133: Silvija Ozola, E1-SpartaSilvija is a mover and a shaker in her home country of Latvia! Join her conversation with Andres as we round out our month of Europeans and some awesome stories of selling in Alaska. Enjoy!   Merch HERE:   INFO FOR BIZZLER HERE 🏖  Here is the form to fill out.    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits (https://cardinalscreening.com/)  Thought Leader and Dillon Barr  Historical Park Bulgaria  EnLight.Energy  VDisain2022-07-011h 37Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#132: Andrius Pelegrimas, E1After spending 13 summers on the bookfield, Andrius Pelegrimas saw the incredible value of a good education and started his own school from the ground up. Andrius shares with Andres his philosophy on managing a school as it has grown from 5 students to over 500. Check out the link below for way to support the school as it's also playing a significant role in assisting teachers and newly arrived students fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Andruis is full of wisdom all they way through the Pony Tales. Enjoy!  Learn more about his school and how to donate here:  herojus.lt/parama    2022-06-261h 37Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#130: Džineta Ceimere, E-1/ Sparta/EliteSome people thought that selling one summer would be enough. That was Dzineta's story until she was drawn back in by a love interest. She shares with Andres about some important lessons about hard work, following your passions, and how this crazy book experience prepared her to be a better physiotherapist. Oh, and some solid Pony Tales at the end!   INFO FOR BIZZLER BELOW 🏖 👇  https://youtu.be/SNQuHg_UC1U   Here is the form to fill out: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/bizzler-2022-southwestern-travel-group-playa-del-carmen-97273177    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher...2022-06-201h 38Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#128: Kateřina Drnovská, HighlandersKaterina and Andres chat about an incredible 5 summer selling streak. Hailing from the Czech Republic, Katerina now is the co-founder of Business Republic, a Czech sales incubator. She shares many lessons learned from her time selling, but also what she didn't learn selling about the "real" business world. Be sure to listen all the way though as this Book Girl has some wild, one-of-a-kind Pony Tales. Enjoy!  INFO FOR BIZZLER BELOW 🏖 👇  https://youtu.be/SNQuHg_UC1U  Here is the form to fill out: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/bizzler-2022-southwestern-travel-group-playa-del-carmen-97273177   ...2022-06-122h 51Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#127: Dārta Saulīte, Europe-1After 8 summers on the bookfield, Darta embarked on a new frontier - opening up her home country of Latvia for Southwestern Consulting. She and Andres talk all about it while also diving into some crazy tales of hitting 12k units in Amish territory. Enjoy! INFO FOR BIZZLER BELOW 🏖 👇  https://youtu.be/SNQuHg_UC1U   Here is the form to fill out: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/bizzler-2022-southwestern-travel-group-playa-del-carmen-97273177    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Ca...2022-06-101h 36Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#69: Grant "Yoda" Greder, FORCE FounderHILARIOUS. Grant Greder unleashed some cool stories of his orign before the FORCE was created. Sizzler stories and growth stories galore. Enjoy! Grant was with Southwestern for 25 years in a legendary career. He founded the FORCE organization that is still alive and well today. Grant sold 10,000 units and was also responsible for training other greats such as: Yvette Kuester, Matt Atchison, Nick Henderson, Brian Wilson, and your hosts, Andres Gamboa Barrera and Nick Tvrdy.2021-11-211h 25Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#64: Robert Claar, Eagle/BlitzWelcome to Season 3 Episode 1. We have partners now and they are all alumni. Super excited to bring this all to you. We love the support and are excited to announce Andres, one of our hosts, is now full time with the podcast. This means we will up our game in every aspect of the podcast.  If you would like to support us, check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=53847771 Enjoy this episode. We loved it! Robert shared his perspective during his 5 summer stint. He shared how he used this experience to f...2021-11-051h 28Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#63: Halloween SpecialNaomi Kaufman, Nick Tvrdy, and Andres Gamboa Barrera sit down to read from Two Three Legged Dogs, an anthology of book stories written by alumni and put together by Alex Soto and Devin Pughsley. The hilarity from these stories can not be over stated. If you are a fan of the show, please support us by subscribing to our channels or finding us on Patreon. ALL OF OUR LINKS ARE BELLOW.  https://mylinks.ai/ponytalespodcast2021-10-312h 13Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#50: Manny Medina, FORCEManny sold for 2 summers and shared HQ's (living setups) with Andres, both of those summers. Manny shared a lot of fond memories and wisdom learned during those two summers. He talks about his perspective to success in sales as well as a couple of super awkward moments on the book-field. Manny is a caring, thoughtful, and humorous human. It was joy to record this, please enjoy. 2021-09-2058 minPony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#49: Griffin Mims, FORCEGriffin works as a expedition planner for Aplenglow Expeditions, one of the best companies for planning and expedition up Mt. Everest. Griffin shares his lessons from his sole summer as well as the impromptu trip to Peru and Colombia with Andres. Enjoy! .2021-09-161h 22Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#46: Danny Gamboa, FORCE (SPECIAL EPISODE)This one was a touching one. Danny is Andres's brother so this set up an interesting dynamic. The episode was filled with good memories and fun stories. Hope you enjoy!2021-09-051h 32Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#34 Bryan Talebi, TDAn amazing episode about the life and success of a brilliant mind. Bryan shared his story about moving to the United States from Iran, working for NASA at 16, selling 7 summers, and then becoming a very successful sales person and business owner. He hangs out with Richard Branson, Andrew Yang, Dan Bilzerian, and Andres Gamboa-Barrera and Nick Tvrdy. Give it a listen!2021-04-291h 35Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#27: Colin Appel, FORCEColin shares his experience of 4 summers. He is currently rooming with Andres, and on his first summer, roomed with Nick. Great pony story! 2021-04-011h 56Pony Tales PodcastPony Tales Podcast#9: Steve Thyden & Josh Martinez, FORCESteve recruited Josh and Andres back in 2012 during Steve's second summer. Steve and Josh full time recruited going into their 5th and 4th respective summers and have both gone into their own sales careers (that Steve in particular is passionate about). Most of this episode is a philosophical take on the SWA experience2021-01-012h 41