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THINK Business with Jon DwoskinSpeed Round with Drew McWilliams Dive into an engaging speed round from THINK Business LIVE with Jon Dwoskin and Drew McWilliams, Co-Founder & President of Ivybrook Academy Pre-Schools. These quick-fire questions and candid answers reveal best advice, favorite books, and personal insights. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! ...
2026-02-2501 min
DCOMmentariesUPSIDE DOWN MAGICAl & Val attend Sage Academy and even their best friendship can't save them from the hijinx that ensue! Upside Down Magic (July 31, 2020)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Joe Nussbaum (Sleepover, Sydney White, Just Add Magic, Gabby Duran & the Unsittables)Written by Nick Pustay (Ramona & Beezus - this was his last writing credit), Josh A. Cagan (The Duff, Kim Possible movie, Spin, Under Wraps 2, Zombies 4), Sarah Mlynowski (wrote the novel)Starring: Izabela Rose as Elinor "Nory" Boxwood-Horace (Secrets of Sulfur Springs, Th...
2025-11-111h 02
PHLY Philadelphia Eagles PodcastEagles-Browns postgame: Drew Mukuba impresses as Jalen Hurts watches from sidelinesDrew Mukuba stole the show for the Eagles in their preseason game against the Browns, while Ainias Smith, Kyle McCord, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Jakorian Bennett, Kelee Ringo and Mac McWilliams all factored into the conversation. We’re live from the LINC with everything you need to know about preseason game No. 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-08-1618 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Madness Most Discreet presents Moonlight Revels - May 23, 2025Performance Collective Madness Most Discreet (Emily Drew, Rusty Alan, Julie Reed, Matthew McWilliams) perform their production Moonlight Revels live on AOF
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2025-05-2555 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Madness Most Discreet - May 09, 2025Performance Collective Madness Most Discreet (Emily Drew, Rusty Alan, Julie Reed, Matthew McWilliams) made their Arts on Fire return to act out a few scenes from their production of Moonlight Revels and to talk about their upcoming Third Thursday performances and more with AOF host Anthony Merchant
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2025-05-1046 minPHLY Philadelphia Eagles PodcastEagles comps: Can Jihaad Campbell play like Micah Parsons? Who’s a realistic comp for Drew Mukuba?In NFL Draft rooms, general managers and coaches often find comparisons to better understand a prospect. Zach Berman and Fran Duffy will look at the Eagles’ 10 draft picks and find realistic comparisons for rookies Jihaad Campbell, Drew Mukuba, Ty Robinson, Mac McWilliams, Smael Mondon, Drew Kendall, Myles Hinton, Cam Williams, and Antwuan Powell-Ryland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-05-061h 21
Eagle Eye: A Philadelphia Eagles PodcastReacting to Eagles’ picking up 5th-year option for Jordan Davis0:00 - Rookie camp3:00 - Eagles pick up Jordan Davis' 5th-year option20:00 - Predicting Jihaad Campbell's role27:45 - Predicting Andrew Mukuba's role33:00 - Predicting Ty Robinson's role37:00 - Predicting Mac McWilliams's role39:00 - Predicting Smael Mondon's role41:00 Predicting Drew Kendall's role42:15 - Predicting Kyle McCord's role45:00 - Predicting Myles Hinton's role47:25 - Predicting Cameron Williams' role48:00 - Predicting Antwaun Powell-Ryland's role49:00 - Answering fan questions!
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2025-05-021h 02
The Riding the Bench Eagles Podcast🚨 Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL Draft Breakdown! 🦅🔗 Listen, Subscribe, Review The Riding the Bench Eagles Podcast on: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-podkast/id1432152194?uo=4 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GaPn3WurtqbztDdPZaePl 🎧 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-riding-the-bench-eagle-141224777/ 📱 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridingthebencheaglespod/?igsh=NTVhY2UyZTdycmhy&utm_source=qr📱 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ridingthebencheaglespod?_t=8oL2xPu49fS&_r=1👉 Subscribe to The Riding The Bench Eagles Podcast...
2025-04-3041 minPHLY Philadelphia Eagles PodcastLet’s fully digest the Eagles & NFL draft weekendThe Philadelphia Eagles completed their draft class on Saturday and new additions like Jihaad Campbell, Andrew Mukuba, Ty Robinson, Mac McWilliams, Smael Mondon Jr, Drew Kendall, Kyle McCord, Myles Hinton, Cameron Williams & Antwuan Powell-Ryland all joined the Birds roster. The most draft picks the Eagles have had in several seasons & we’ll go over their player profiles, talk about the UDFA class & Zach Berman joins us from outside the White House today as the Eagles will visit DC as Super Bowl Champions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
2025-04-281h 09
Pats Interference Football PodcastPredicting The Patriots' Most Likely Draft Picks with Alex Barth98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth returns for the second annual Most Likely Patriots Draft Picks Draft. Together, Alex and Andrew take turns naming the seven prospects each of them see as most likely to become future Patriots. Later, they answer your mailbag questions.0:00 - Welcome2:45 - Most Likely Patriots Draft Picks Draft5:27 - Will Campbell7:45 - DT Ty Robinson, Nebraska11:33 - S Andrew Mukuba, Texas15:17 - Edge Barryn Sorrell, Texas17:43 - Center Drew Kendall, Boston College19:15 - Should Patriots Take...
2025-04-181h 17
Be a Beacon with LighthouseDrew Haverman & Brandon McWilliams - April 2nd, 2025Drew Haverman & Brandon McWilliams - April 2nd, 2025
2025-04-0342 min
Kickstart My Franchise PodcastHalf-Day, Full Impact Franchise: The Ivybrook Academy Difference - Episode 25Join us as we chat with Drew McWilliams, CEO of Ivybrook Academy, to explore why this distinctive preschool model might be the perfect franchise opportunity for you! 🌟Here’s how Ivybrook Academy stands out:✅ Blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles✅ Manageable investment with potential High Returns✅ Ideal Work-Life Balance✅ No lunches, busing, or extended hours—just quality education during the day✅ Professional Teachers✅ Nationally Acclaimed Curriculum✅ Comprehensive Franchisee SupportReady to kickstart your franchise journey? Sen...
2024-10-2226 min
festivalfilosofia 2024 | PsicheVittorio Lingiardi | L'arcipelago del narcisismo | festivalfilosofia 2024lezioni magistrali
Vittorio Lingiardi, "L'arcipelago del narcisismo. Sano, fragile, arrogante, maligno"
Domenica 15 settembre 2024, ore 17.30
Modena, Piazza Grande - Sito Patrimonio Mondiale
In un contesto che fa del narcisismo una delle categorie principali per offrire una chiave interpretativa delle nostre società ad alta performatività e ad alta richiesta di riconoscimento, come articolare questo disturbo della personalità all’interno della psiche umana?
Vittorio Lingiardi è professore di Psicologia dinamica presso l’Università di Roma “La Sapienza”. Psichiatra e psicoanalista, i suoi interessi clinici e scientifici riguardanola relazione terapeutica, i meccanismi di difesa, l’accertamento e la valutazione diagnostica, le psicoterapie psicodinamiche e psicoanalitiche...
2024-09-2748 min
Festivalfilosofia | Lezioni magistraliVittorio Lingiardi | L'arcipelago del narcisismo | festivalfilosofia 2024lezioni magistrali
Vittorio Lingiardi, "L'arcipelago del narcisismo. Sano, fragile, arrogante, maligno"
Domenica 15 settembre 2024, ore 17:30
Modena, Piazza Grande - Sito Patrimonio Mondiale
In un contesto che fa del narcisismo una delle categorie principali per offrire una chiave interpretativa delle nostre società ad alta performatività e ad alta richiesta di riconoscimento, come articolare questo disturbo della personalità all’interno della psiche umana?
Vittorio Lingiardi è professore di Psicologia dinamica presso l’Università di Roma “La Sapienza”. Psichiatra e psicoanalista, i suoi interessi clinici e scientifici riguardanola relazione terapeutica, i meccanismi di difesa, l’accertamento e la valutazione diagnostica, le psicoterapie psicodinamiche e psicoanalitiche. Ha condotto stu...
2024-09-1548 min
THINK Business with Jon DwoskinFrom Real Estate Prodigy to Preschool Pioneer: The Inspiring Journey of Drew McWilliams Drew McWilliams is a dynamic speaker who has successfully transferred his wealth from being in real estate since age 19 to that of being the Co-Founder of the 9th largest pre-school company in North America. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Drew McWilliams...
2024-08-1124 min
Franchise UnfilteredTransforming Early Education: The Explosive Success of Ivy Brook Academy w/ Drew McWilliamsJoin us on this episode of the Path to Freedom podcast as we sit down with Drew McWilliams, the co-founder and CEO of IvyBrook Academy. Drew shares the inspiring journey of creating a unique national half-day preschool that caters to parents who stay home but want their children to receive a strong educational foundation and socialization before kindergarten. He recounts the backstory of IvyBrook's founding, inspired by his wife's experience as a first-grade teacher and their mutual recognition of the need for better early education options.
Listen in as Drew discusses the benefits and considerations o...
2024-06-2757 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Madness Most Discreet Perform "What You Will" - June 07, 2024Performance collective Madness Most Discreet (Emily Drew, Matt McWilliams, Julie Reed, Rusty Allen) stopped by the WRFA studios for a full performance of "What You Will", a take on William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"
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2024-06-0847 min
Journey To Mastery472: Unraveling Mastery in Life and Business: A Real Estate Mogul's JourneyDrew McWilliams opens up about mastering key facets of life—from his roles as a parent and husband to spearheading the growth of a top-tier preschool franchise. Join us as he talks about the catalysts, challenges, and triumphs on his path to career and personal fulfillment.🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Intentional Family Interactions: Drew highlights the importance of being present and actively engaging in his children's learning, particularly about entrepreneurship and critical problem-solving. Such interactions not only foster a nurturing home environment but also set a strong foundation for the children's future success. 👨👩👧👦2️⃣ Mastery as a Continuous Journey...
2024-06-0334 min
The On The Rise PodcastMindful InvestingWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Jonathan DeYoe, a two-time bestselling author, joins Drew McWilliams in today's episode to share insights on financial education, planning, and the true value of a financial advisor. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Jonathan DeYoe, author of "Mindful Money," brings over 40 years of investment experience to his role leading a Bay Area wealth management office. He advocates for financial education and fiduciary responsibility, emphasizing goal-driven financial planning over market-focused strategies. Through his podcasts and advocacy, he promotes a mindful approach to personal finance. DeYoe resides...
2024-05-2120 min
THINK Business with Jon DwoskinMini Business Course: Starting a Syndication with Drew McWilliams In this THINK Business Mini Business Course, Jon Dowskin and Drew McWilliams, Co-Founder & President of Ivybrook Academy Pre-Schools discuss the fundamentals of starting a syndication. Get valuable, expert insight you can put into practice today! Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!
2024-05-0403 min
Listening With Leaders186 - Exploring the Impact of Active Listening on Leadership Success with Ivybrook Academy's Drew McWilliamsYour host, Doug Noll, talks with the President and Co-Founder of Ivybrook Academy, Drew McWilliams. Drew's journey began after graduation when Drew's career took off in residential real estate sales, but it was his wife's vision for early childhood education that led to the creation of Ivybrook Academy in 2007. This half-day preschool, which integrates Montessori education, caters to children ages 2 to 6, providing them with a crucial educational and social foundation before they step into kindergarten or first grade.To learn more about Drew's work, click HERE and HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on...
2024-05-0328 min
THINK Business with Jon DwoskinThe ONE: Key Insight with Drew McWilliams In this insightful clip, Jon Dwoskin and Drew McWilliams, Co-Founder & President of Ivybrook Academy Pre-Schools, delve into a valuable discussion, focusing on one key insight that can enhance your business today. Their conversation highlights a singular, practical strategy, offering a fresh perspective for entrepreneurs and business owners. Tune in to discover this crucial piece of advice and see how it could be the catalyst for your next business breakthrough. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the...
2024-04-2801 min
The On The Rise PodcastBe relentless. Be rich.Welcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Guest LaShawne Holland joins Drew McWilliams in today's episode to share her passion for teaching others how to reach financial freedom through the lessons learned along her personal journey. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com LaShawne specializes in empowering professionals to achieve financial prosperity through mindset mastery, debt elimination, and strategic investments, leveraging nearly three decades of coaching and business development experience. She guides entrepreneurs to seven-figure profit margins and assists organizations in enhancing branding, leadership, and scalability. She emphasizes the importance of personal transformation...
2024-04-2525 min
THINK Business with Jon DwoskinMini Life Course: Living in Alignment with Drew McWilliams In this THINK Business Mini Business Course, Jon Dowskin and Drew McWilliams, Co-Founder & President of Ivybrook Academy Pre-Schools discuss the fundamentals of starting a syndication. Get valuable, expert insight you can put into practice today! Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!
2024-04-1105 min
The On The Rise PodcastLearn & Grow RichWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In today's episode, Drew McWilliams and guest Zach Oehlman cover how Zach first got started in real estate, where his journey has led him, how mentorship and community have impacted him, and how he hopes to help others. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Zach is a farm-raised entrepreneur, author, lecturer, and world traveler. He has spent the past two decades building Learn & Grow Rich, a dynamic and diverse platform aimed at empowering individuals to attain holistic wealth and prosperity. His mission extends beyond mere...
2024-04-0924 min
The On The Rise PodcastSecret Trick of How the Ultra Rich Buy Real EstateWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Today, Ben Semmes joins Drew McWilliams for a discussion on financing transactions, leveraging investment assets, managing risk strategies, and understanding SBLs and IRAs. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Benjamin (Ben) Semmes joined Morgan Stanley in June of 2022 after spending 9 years with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. His focus is on providing a customized, goals-based planning approach for his clients that emphasizes the importance of risk management, tactical asset allocation, tax efficient strategies, and asset preservation. He is patient, informative, and transparent with his clients, firmly...
2024-03-2130 min
The On The Rise PodcastBusiness Ownership AlignmentWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Today, Drew McWilliams is back and joined by guest Brad Wolfe to discuss successfully aligning multiple businesses for passive income and exponential growth. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Brad started Sourced Bookkeeping with the goal of providing small businesses with a place to turn when they feel stuck or stressed or unsure or frustrated or annoyed. And after a year of working with Home Instead owners all over the country, he and his wife purchased their local Home Instead in Columbia, SC. From co-founding...
2024-02-2923 min
The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd WestraEp#413 Drew McWilliams: Unveiling the Blueprint for Nationwide Growth in the Childcare SectorThe Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra
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Join us for episode 413 as we delve into the remarkable journey of Drew McWilliams, the visionary behind Ivy Brook Academy. From napkin sketches on his honeymoon to overseeing 86 preschool branches across 17 states, Drew shares the secrets behind Ivy Brook's phenomenal growth.
Learn about the importance of research, overcoming team challenges, and the power of franchising. Get ready for a wealth of wisdom on education, community engagement, and business triumphs.
Learn how you can apply these pri...
2024-02-2028 min
The On The Rise PodcastBonus Episode! Teaching Your Kids Financial FreedomWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In today's bonus episode, Drew McWilliams welcomes his 13-year-old daughter Alaina to the show and encourages parents to introduce their young children to the investing world. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com CONNECT WITH DREW MCWILLIAMS! Website: https://startingpointcapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-mcwilliams-cfe-3b041a5/
2024-02-0111 min
Experts SpeakThe Starting Point for Passive Income with Drew McWilliamsDrew McWilliams is a seasoned real estate investor, creator of a nationwide daycare franchise with his wife, and a proponent for building passive income. Drew helps you discover the starting point for passive income through a very educational approach. Listen to this engaging conversation to learn how to parlay your passions for entrepreneurship and business into passive income for the rest of your life. Connect with Drew on LinkedIn and learn more about Drew at his website for Ivybrook Academy and his Real Estate investing website: StartingPointCapital.com.
2024-01-0529 min
The On The Rise PodcastCommercial Real Estate SelectionWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Today, Drew McWilliams is joined by Adam Perel who offers insight on how to select and negotiate for the best commercial real estate options for you. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Adam, an expert in commercial real estate, resides in Hilton Head, South Carolina where he works as the vice president of Real Estate for Ivybrook Academy. CONNECT WITH ADAM PEREL! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-perel-a743311/ CONNECT WITH DREW MCWILLIAMS! Website: https://startingpointcapital.com/
2024-01-0225 min
Get It Done Entrepreneurs81 - From Real Estate to Preschool, How to Pivot in Business with Ivybrook Academy's, Drew McWilliams.Drew McWilliams is the founder of Ivybrook Academy.In 2007, Drew and his wife founded Ivybrook Academy, a thriving network of children's preschools. Under his leadership, Ivybrook Academy has flourished, expanding to 80 locations across 17 states in the U.S.Ivybrook has also secured a place on Entrepreneur Magazine's prestigious list of the top 500 companies. On the real estate side, Drew brings over 20 years of real estate expertise to the table, having served as a licensed broker with a staggering $100 million in successful transactions.To learn more about Drew McWilliams’ work, visit https://www.ivybrookacademy.co...
2023-12-0238 min
Emerging Franchise BrandsScaling Success: Drew McWilliams on Building Ivybrook Academy Franchise | S1E3Join us as we sit down with Drew McWilliams, the founder of Ivybrook Academy, to uncover the journey of turning a single preschool into a thriving franchise. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and valuable lessons learned on the path to creating a successful education-based franchise model. Drew shares his experiences in expanding Ivybrook Academy, emphasizing the importance of culture, customer base, and the mindset needed for franchising success. Learn how Drew navigated the transition from a single school to a nationwide franchise, and how he's been able to impact countless children's lives through education. Tune in to gain valuable insights...
2023-12-0149 min
The On The Rise PodcastTrusts. Do You Need One?Welcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Today, Drew McWilliams is joined by Brian Chou for a discussion on LLC's, trusts, and more. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Brian Y. Chou is an Attorney at the firm of Barth Calderon LLP and his practice focuses on asset protection, estate planning, and business succession planning. Mr. Chou assists clients in all stages of life, from the young professional couple that is concerned about estate planning for their minor children, to the wealthy real estate investor who wants to insulate himself and his...
2023-11-3025 minThe On The Rise PodcastBusiness Ownership vs. Real Estate OwnershipWelcome to The Freedom Point Real Estate Podcast! In this solo episode, Drew McWilliams covers market fluctuation, cross investing, the security of diversification, and more. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Drew McWilliams is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience as a licensed broker in the industry with over $60M of transactions. As a partner in Starting Point Capital, Drew is an expert in analyzing real estate opportunities and identifying lucrative investments for investors. With a track record of success in multiple entrepreneurial ventures including being the...
2023-11-2111 minThe On The Rise PodcastThe Secrets of Passive Real Estate SyndicationWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In today's short but sweet episode, hosts Drew McWilliams and Jeremy Dyer offer general thoughts on real estate syndication, advice or sponsorship from others, and more. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com CONNECT WITH DREW MCWILLIAMS! Website: https://startingpointcapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-mcwilliams-cfe-3b041a5/ CONNECT WITH JEREMY DYER! Website: https://startingpointcapital.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingpointcapital/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydyer Facebook...
2023-11-0210 min
The Art of Franchise MarketingIvybrook Academy Redefining Early Education: Navigating the Niche in Franchise MarketingGet ready for an engaging conversation with Drew McWilliams, the co-founder and president of Ivybrook Academy. Ivybrook Academy is voted the Nations #1 Half Day Preschool. Specializes in creating an academic environment for every child to reach their fullest potential. Drew shares the heartwarming story of how Ivybrook Academy was born out of his college sweetheart romance and a desire to fill a niche in the education sector. Learn how they've successfully scaled their business and made a mark in the franchising world. Discover how they carved their niche in the market, why they chose the half-day model, and how...
2023-10-1738 minThe On The Rise PodcastCFO Advice From a $2 Billion Real Estate SyndicatorWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In today's episode, guest Bikran Sandhu offers insight on what full cycle means, the CFO functions, and much more! Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Bikran Sandhu is the COO, CFO, & Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity and Rise48 Communities. Bikran's main responsibilities as COO includes overseeing underwriting, asset management, and investor relations for all assets. Bikran's main responsibilities as CFO include overseeing accounting, finance, and treasury at Rise48 Equity and Rise48 Communities. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife Alice Pan. Bikran has a...
2023-10-0525 minThe On The Rise PodcastShifting From Active to Passive Real Estate InvestingWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer and Drew McWilliams encourage listeners to consider passive real estate investing as an alternative to active investing and discuss how to make that switch. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Jeremy Dyer is the Founder and Managing Partner of Starting Point Capital. Jeremy leads the company's investor relations, strategic partnerships & serves as the director of marketing for the company. With a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from the Carlson School of Management, having consistently attained Top Sales...
2023-09-2833 minThe On The Rise PodcastA Look at a Successful InvestmentWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Join both Drew McWilliams and Jeremy Dyer in this episode as they talk about their most recent investment. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Drew McWilliams is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience as a licensed broker in the industry with over $60M of transactions. As a partner in Starting Point Capital, Drew is an expert in analyzing real estate opportunities and identifying lucrative investments for investors. With a track record of success in multiple entrepreneurial ventures including being...
2023-09-1930 minThe On The Rise PodcastWhat Is Private Investing?Welcome to The Freedom Point Real Estate Podcast! In this solo episode, Drew McWilliams talks on what private investing is, what it has to offer, and more. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Drew McWilliams is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience as a licensed broker in the industry with over $60M of transactions. As a partner in Starting Point Capital, Drew is an expert in analyzing real estate opportunities and identifying lucrative investments for investors. With a track record of success in multiple entrepreneurial ventures including...
2023-09-0510 minThe On The Rise PodcastHow to List & Purchase Commercial Real EstateWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In this episode, Milo Spector joins Drew McWilliams for a discussion of commercial real estate, rate caps, and how they connect. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Milo Spector is a Senior Vice President at Northmarq and one of the founding brokers of Stan Johnson Company's Walnut Creek office in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been involved in the industry since 2014 and has been 100% focused on net-leased assets throughout his career. Spector specializes in national leased investment sales of single and multi-tenant assets...
2023-08-2419 minThe On The Rise PodcastWhat Accelerated Depreciation Means for YouWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In this episode, Mike Armstrong joins Drew McWilliams to discuss accelerated depreciation, the benefits of cost segregation, and the difference timing can make. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Mike Armstrong works out of Wisconsin for a national advisory and accounting firm called Aprio. His specializes in cost segregation studies and fixed asset reviews. Connect with Mike Armstrong! Website: https://www.aprio.com/ Email: Mike.Armstrong@aprio.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-armstrong-99639223/ ...
2023-08-1624 minThe On The Rise PodcastHow to Operate a Short Term RentalWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! Drew McWilliams and Cameron Gentile are back for part 2 of their discussion on short term rentals. In this episode, they talk about what operating short term rentals actually looks like and how to choose between self or third party management. MENTIONED LINKS: Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/r/camerong234?s=6&t=061n0g Hosptiable: https://hospitable.com/?grsf=cameron-nxae4r Turno: https://blue.mbsy.co/turno/146938891 AirDNA: https://airdna.grsm.io/vqogbmpy840y Price Labs: https://pricelabs.co/users/sign...
2023-08-1117 minThe On The Rise PodcastHow to Find the Right Short Term RentalWelcome to the Freedom Point Real Estate podcast! In this first episode of a two part series on short term rentals, Drew McWilliams and guest Cameron Gentile discuss what to consider when getting involved in short term rentals and how to analyze and choose the right investment. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com MENTIONED LINKS: Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/r/camerong234?s=6&t=061n0g Hosptiable: https://hospitable.com/?grsf=cameron-nxae4r Turno: https://blue.mbsy.co/turno/146938891 AirDNA: https://airdna.grsm.io/vqogbmpy840y
2023-08-0919 minThe On The Rise PodcastPrioritize Family Time Through Passive IncomeWelcome to The Freedom Point Real Estate Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer is joined by Drew McWilliams to discuss how to take advantage of passive real estate investing to give yourself more freedom with your valuable time. Want to learn more? Visit www.startingpointcapital.com Drew McWilliams is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience as a licensed broker in the industry with over $60M of transactions. As a partner in Starting Point Capital, Drew is an expert in analyzing real estate opportunities and identifying lucrative investments for investors. ...
2023-07-2826 min
Let's Be RealEpisode 24 - Anna & JodiToday on Let's Be Real, Anna and wrap up by looking back on all four sessions: Knowing God, Finding Freedom, Discover Purpose and Make A Difference. We talk about our favorite episodes. We loved having all the conversations and how each guest shared from their hearts. We also loved the practical advice everyone shared on how to walk out our life as a Jesus-Follower.
Thank you to each of you who have shared and listened. We appreciate each of you!! We would love to hear what your favorite episode was.
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2023-01-1722 minLet's Be RealEpisode 21 - Making a Difference with Alison PollardAnna and I had the best time talking to Alison Pollard for today's episode. Alison is our Mission and Outreach Director. To start our time together, Alison shares about her family and how they got involved here at Crosspoint.
Alison shares her heart for how we serve our families here at Crosspoint and the community. Alison filters all the areas we serve by asking, " Is this meeting an unmet need or people?" Her heart is to join other churches in what they do while serving in other areas with unmet needs.
She would like to en...
2023-01-1046 minLet's Be RealEpisode 22 - Making a Difference with Hearts for the HomelessWe are excited to have Chris Sevier, yes, he is the husband to Christy (from Fostering Hope) and dad to their three kids. He also humbly leads our Hearts for the Homeless ministry that serves Houston's homeless on the third Sunday of each month.
We had a great conversation with Chris, where he shared his heart for the homeless and how God directed his steps to get involved. Chris shares that the heart of this ministry is Matthew 25:40-45 where Jesus tells us, "if you have done this to one of least of them, you have done i...
2023-01-0341 minLet's Be RealEpisode 23 - Making a Difference with Bryan ShippeyWe have our Discipleship Pastor, Bryan Shippey, joining us today. He and his family moved back to Pearland after serving five years planting a church in the Boston area. Bryan shares how saying his first "yes" to God has impacted his life and how he has seen God move. He challenges us to say "yes" and see how God will move in our story.
Bryan shares how his focus has narrowed to discipleship, how we can help our kids become disciples, and how to navigate walking alongside someone in their discipleship.
Some of his favorite S...
2022-12-2743 minLet's Be RealEpisode 20 - Making A Difference with Fostering HopeWe are excited to have Christy Sevier and Mona Cabler on today to talk about Fostering Hope. They share their hearts, how it got started and how we can join them in serving the kids in the Foster system.
Christy and Mona lead a team to love on and serve the CWOP kids here in Pearland. Officially CWOP stands for "Child Without Placement," but they like to say "Christ Will Offer Provision." They want every child to know that Jesus sees them and loves them. Christy and Mona want us to remember God's heart for the orphans, a...
2022-12-2039 minLet's Be RealEpisode 19 - Making a Difference with Drew McWilliamsWe are thrilled to have our Creative Pastor, Drew join us today! Drew shares about his family and some exciting news. He fills us in on how his team works and what worship means to him. Drew also shares a cool story about a worship experience that marked him.
Drew tells us why Proverbs 16:9 and Acts 1:8 are so important to him. He also shares "My Story" here is Crosspoint.
Drew reminds us that we can all make a difference and obedience are not just for Sundays.
If you would like more information about the cr...
2022-12-1352 minLet's Be RealEpisode 18 - Making a Difference with Mandy BenedixWe are excited to have Mandy here with us today! She is the mentor specialist for Rise Mentoring with PISD. Mandy shares her journey and how her faith directed her steps to being over Rise. She also shares that the heart behind Rise is for all kids to feel seen, heard, and valued by someone outside of their family.
Mandy shared some steps on how to make a difference right where we are:
* get out of your own way
* see yourself how God sees you
* look back and remind yourself that you can do h...
2022-12-0743 minLet's Be RealEpisode 17 - Discovering Purpose with D'Lana CruzWe are excited to be able to sit down with our very own D'Lana! D'lana is our Next Gen Development Director and Woman's Ministry Director. You can see D'Lana on "Come Sit With Us" as she interviews the woman of our church, and they share their stories. You can check out it here: https://www.facebook.com/crosspointwomen.tv/
D'Lana shares how she connected to Crosspoint and about her family. She shares about taking a step back and taking a look at the timeline of your life to see God's faithfulness. D'lana talks about how her desire...
2022-08-0234 min
Let's Be RealEpisode 16 - Discovering Purpose with Linda NixToday on Let's Be Real we talk with Linda Nix, who will become one of your favorite aunties! Linda shares with us about her family, a little of her story and how she became connected to Crosspoint. Linda is a LifeGroup leader of a Woman's LifeGroup and they are amazing in how they love and serve the community, as well as, our church family. Linda tells us about three distinct times when she needed to trust God and how He showed up for her and her family. We talk about how God directed her steps and her availability and...
2022-07-1939 minLet's Be RealEpisode 15 - Discovering Purpose with Amy HudakYou will fall in love with Amy Hudak on today's episode. Amy shares her story about how she and her family came to Pearland and Crosspoint, where she is involved in leading worship, leading a women's Bible study, and Embrace Grace. Embrace Grace is a new ministry that helps ladies walk through crisis pregnancies. You can find out more about Embrace Grace at crosspointchurch.tv
Amy is very open and vulnerable with us about her story of hurt and abortion and how to overcome the enemy's attacks. Hint: it involves Prayer, God's Word, and a support system.
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2022-07-1237 minLet's Be RealEpisode 13 - Discovering Purpose with Anna and JodiWe are so excited to be able to share our hearts and stories about what being purposeful means to us, what it looks like in our lives and how it changes through the different seasons.
Psalm 138:8 says: "The LORD will work out His plans for my life -
for Your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever.
Don't abandon me, for you made me."
For more information on Growth Track click on Next Steps when you go to https://www.crosspointchurch.tv
Music by Drew Mc...
2022-06-2825 min
Franchise MastersEarly Childhood Education And Real Estate: How One Emerging Franchisor Is Taking Advantage Of BothChildhood education and real estate aren’t the usual combinations in a business conversation, but Drew McWilliams found a unique way to incorporate the two. Real estate covers a vast scope, from home rentals to senior living and even educational spaces. In our first episode, Dru Carpenito is joined by Drew McWilliams, the Founder of IvyBrook Academy and Franchise Realty Partners. Drew shares his and his wife’s journey in building IvyBrook, the Nations #1 Half Day Pre-School, into a national company via franchising. He walks us through the process of how he managed to own the building and land where...
2022-05-1038 minLet's Be RealEpisode 12 - Dalton & Anna Richardson We are joined this week by Dalton and Anna Richardson. They share a little about themselves, how they met and why mentoring and relationships are so important to them. We get into some real life stuff like church hurt and how to navigate that in a positive, healthy way. They love that they are able to discover their purpose by doing the things they love in every day life with the people around them. Dalton shares about Philippians 3:7&8.
If you would like more information about LifeGroups or anything else you can email us at: info...
2022-05-1039 minLet's Be RealEpisode 11 - Next Steps This week have a wonderful conversation with Dani Cobb. Dani shares her Freedom story on how she reconnected with God. She talks about how each step of obedience brought more freedom and transformation in her life. Dani and Josh have both seen God meet them where they are at and bring them closer to Him each step of the way. Dani loves 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness...'"
If you would more information on any of the ministries Dani mentions: Mops, LifeGroups or...
2022-05-0329 minLet's Be RealEpisode 10 - GriefShare In this episode we talk with Diane Davis, who is the leader of "GriefShare" here are Crosspoint. Diane shares so openly about her life, how she came to Texas and about her journey of grief after losing her husband, Eddie. We know that we never find freedom from grief and GriefShare is tool to walk through the one most dark and difficult times in our lives. Diane likes to say: "You will continue to grieve, but how can you help someone else?" She also shares about Proverbs 3:5 and her trust in God.
GriefShare is global! If you can...
2022-04-2631 minLet's Be RealEpisode 9 - Freedom We loved talking to Taylor Schexnailder and you're going to fall in love with her and her vulnerability. Taylor and her husband Robert moved here from Louisiana and she was instrumental in getting "Freedom" started here at Crosspoint. Taylor explains what a "Freedom" group looks like. She also shares her story of freedom and about John 8:32. They have a motto too: "Settle your yesterday's, to surrender your tomorrow's." How cool is that?! We have seen do life-changing things through "Freedom"!!!
If you are interested in finding out more you can email: info@crosspointchurch.tv
2022-04-1930 minLet's Be RealEpisode 8 - Celebrate RecoveryWelcome back! We are excited to have our second session focus on "Finding Freedom." In this episode we are honored to have Jeff Sadler share his recovery story. Jeff helps lead our Celebrate Recovery group here at Crosspoint, where their motto is: "We may not have it all together, but we're in this all together." I love that!!! How awesome is it to have a group to walk through life with! Jeff shares with us all about Celebrate Recovery: How it began, what it is and what a typical meeting looks like. He also shares what 1 Corinthians 10:13 means to...
2022-04-1230 minLet's Be RealEpisode 7 - LifeGroupsJoin our conversation with Jason and Jessica Thomas as we dive into talking about LifeGroups. They share a little about who they are and why LifeGroups are such an important part of their life. We talk about the rhythms of life and the different seasons we walk through. They give us some great ideas on childcare as well bringing our kiddos into the beauty of doing life together and serving others. Jess shares her heart for LifeGroups and what discipleship looks like for her. Jason drops words of wisdom about the early church and being leaders.
The S...
2022-04-0539 min
Get in the Know with your CMO!CoronaWarUS - COVID Surge Forecasting - an UpdateDrs. Andy McWilliams & Phil Turk follow-up from their initial interview on April 6th as to how data analytics (modeling) has provided guidance to our nimble responses at Atrium. Though we are in a monitoring phase, if we notice an uptick, we will respond quickly. And as a data informed system, how can and should we apply these analytics skills to other health care areas - e.g. disparities, etc.
2020-05-1623 minGet in the Know with your CMO!CoronaWarUS - Drs. Andy McWilliams and Philip Turk of COREUsing a similar methodology to Hurricane landfall & impact, our CORE (Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation) Team use innovative Forecast Modeling to improve Atriums' preparedness for this pandemic. Whether the prediction is when we will experience the surge in positive cases or highlights our beds or ICU demands, re-calculation several times a week provides greater accuracy. "All models are wrong, some are useful."
2020-04-0740 min
The Franchise Story Podcast49: Truly Believing In What You Are Doing, with Drew McWilliamsStories from Franchisees & Founders In this episode, we're with Drew McWilliams, the president of the Ivybrook Academy Franchise. Drew and his wife started the school in 2007 combining his background as an entrepreneur and her background as a grade-school teacher. Drew and his wife put together a unique and very effective curriculum that as people changed locations, they would have it available there. After a few years of getting this feedback, they made the decision to learn about franchising and really worked on building the brand. So tune in no...
2019-09-1042 min
Lions of LibertyELL 069: Journalist Ford Fischer On Newnan, Georgia’s Neo Nazi Rally And MoreOn this week’s Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams rails a bit about Rand Paul’s flipping opposition to Mike Pompeo’s Secretary of State nomination, then welcomes in journalist Ford Fischer of News2Share.com to discuss his experience on the ground in Newnan, GA covering a neo nazi rally that drew far more Antifa than nazis. The Georgia event resulted in conflicts between the massive police force in attendance and counter-protesters, both of whom outnumbered event organizers many times over. Brian and Ford then move on to discuss questions of the state’s duty to protect...
2018-04-251h 11