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What does it take to build a successful BPO company? How successful are you with your agents?Special CEO guest Richard Blank.Welcome to "Fire your Boss Fridays" with Lisa Hart and Chad Passa. Welcome to "Fire your Boss Fridays"Our mission is to:Help you discover new knowledge with the help of our special guests, who will teach you how to launch, manage, and grow your business.Inspire you to take control of your destiny, steal your life back, fire your boss, and live a life full of purpose.Bring you entertainment through captivating stories of our guests who have successfully fired their bosses!You'll hear about the highs and lows of running a business and celebrate the...2025-01-2349 min
Podcast guest appearances. Richard Blank Costa Rica's Call CenterWelcome to "Fire your Boss Fridays" with Lisa Hart and Chad Passa. Special CEO guest Richard Blank.Welcome to "Fire your Boss Fridays"Our mission is to:Help you discover new knowledge with the help of our special guests, who will teach you how to launch, manage, and grow your business.Inspire you to take control of your destiny, steal your life back, fire your boss, and live a life full of purpose.Bring you entertainment through captivating stories of our guests who have successfully fired their bosses!You'll hear about the highs and lows of running a business and celebrate the...2025-01-2349 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysSecrets to Preparing Yourself to Launch a Side HustleHow to define your why- the reason that makes all the work worth it. Link to our new E-book: COMING SOONBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2024-03-0128 minFire Your Boss FridaysThe Affiliate LaunchStay tuned for news about our BIG SHIFT! Check out the Affiliate Marketing Course!Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2024-02-0924 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysHow to Get to Your "Next Level" with Alan LazarosAt age 2, Alan's father passed away in a car accident, and then at age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, Alan questioned everything he was doing in life.He questioned who he was and the choices he was making. He was at an all-time low and decided to change his trajectory forever.Although he had a successful career in Corporate America, he made the hard decision to start his own business dedicated to helping others get to the Next Level in their life, love, health, and wealth.He is now the CEO of t...2024-02-0251 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysHow to Earn Time Freedom with Natasha ChristineNatasha is a 20+ year entrepreneur and helps time-starved business-founder-moms earn their full-time income working only part-time hours.She is a mom of 3, Project Manager PMP, and Women of Influence Canada 2x Nominee!She is here to teach us how to make a full time income while only working part time hours!freeupmytime.bizBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2024-01-2652 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysEarn More Income in Less Time with Jermane CheathemJermane is the founder of Creators Learn, which helps entrepreneurs create simple, lucrative businesses using the system he created to close over $50 million in deals. "I believe entrepreneurship is the ultimate personal development training to achieve what we all want: Freedom. But most overcomplicate it. Simplicity is the key."LinkedInCreators LearnBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2024-01-191h 07Fire Your Boss FridaysHottest Online Business Models in 2024Lisa's Bookkeeping CourseAffiliate Marketing CourseShutterstockPexelsAmazon Affiliate ProgramFreelance on FiverrPlaceitBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2024-01-1253 minFire Your Boss FridaysTen Steps to Becoming A Self Made Millionaire- Grant CardoneRead the original article here!1. Decide to become a multimillionaire2. Stop all poverty behavior3. Study two multimillionaires4. Work like a multimillionaire5. Move from spending to investing6. Create multiple flows of income7. Expand your network8. Never lose money9. Make hard decisions fast10. Never quit and never settleBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2024-01-0558 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysNavigating Technological Evolution with Jeff BarnesJeff Barnes is a former US Navy Nuclear power plant operator on a Submarine, Navy diver, risk management director, technology enthusiast, business growth expert, advisor and management consultant. Mr. Barnes sits on the boards of startup companies, runs a venture fund, supports non-profits supporting military vets, and spends most of his time helping CEOs and founders of growing companies automate, systemize, and scale to 8 and 9-figure valuationsWith over 20 years of technology, systems, operations, and marketing experience, Mr. Barnes has advised over 1,000 companies, invested tens of millions in advertising campaigns, and helped companies generate over $1 billion in...2023-12-291h 00Fire Your Boss FridaysReal Estate Wholesaling with Mike Del PreteLearn about real estate investing with Mike Del Pretehttps://azreia.org/Book Links: Rich Dad Poor DadNothing DownBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-12-2240 minFire Your Boss FridaysHow to Find, Investigate, and Invest in a Franchise with Greg MohrGreg Mohr is the Wall Street Journal Best Selling author of “Real Freedom, Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth”, and has managed restaurants, been a micro-electric circuit engineer, owned and operated dry cleaners, storage units, rental properties, and franchises. Greg has helped hundreds of people and business owners invest in a few hundred franchise units and turn their businesses into a franchise. Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad...2023-12-1541 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysSustainable Excellence with Terry TuckerTerry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, and for the past eleven years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the au...2023-12-0147 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysReal Estate Investing with Adrian SmudeAdrian Smude got his start in real estate in 2002 when he was evicted which led him to become a landlord. After 11 years of being a hobby landlord, he discovered his passion for real estate investing by attending a real estate investor meeting. He tapped into the untapped gold-mine of mobile homes and has been following that path ever since. He is a member of three mastermind groups, including a high-level mastermind which he hosts. He is the author of the bestselling book How to Buy Mobile Homes and he travels the country teaching...2023-11-2436 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysSketchnoting with Ashton RodenhiserNow, I know you all tune in to "Fire Your Boss Fridays" expecting the usual, but today, we're flipping the script. I want you to imagine someone who's so good at making complex ideas look like child's play that you'd think she's just doodling. But, oh boy, are you wrong! Meet Ashton Rodenhiser, the silent illustrator in the room, who's secretly a superhero breaking down intricate concepts into fun visuals. Founder of Mind's Eye Creative Consulting, she's brought to life close to a thousand presentations, both on paper and digitally. And when she's not doing that? She's probably...2023-11-1752 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysLiving Above the Bar with Shawn MurphyShawn is a remarkable individual with a diverse and accomplished career. A retired US Marine, he dedicated 20 years of his life to serving his country. During his service, Shawn spent 12 years in the recruiting field, honing his skills as a leader and trainer of Marines. His unwavering commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire and guide others have been his defining qualities.Throughout his journey, Shawn has consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt, lead, and excel in diverse environments. His military background has instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, integrity, and perseverance, which permeates...2023-11-1029 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysIs Anxiety a Trait or a State? with Jose Bolaños- Unbreakable EntrepreneurJose Bolaños is a presence-based leadership coach, speaker, and creator of the Unbreakable Method. He has coached leaders for over 15 years in over 14 countries and has shared the stage with world-class speakers including Jesse Itzler, Nick Vujicic, Daymond John, and Kevin Harrington. He has shared his Unbreakable Method with over a thousand people in 7 countries and today we are lucky to have him share it with us! Get ready to take some notes and apply the principles and tips he shares. josebolanosleadership.comFacebookBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica 2023-11-0353 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysMake Words Make Money with Rachel AllenRachel Allen is the owner of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, where she and her team make words make money. They solve the problem of stymied business growth and help you stop feeling like you're shouting down an elevator shaft with your marketing.https://www.boltfromthebluecopywriting.com/https://instagram.com/boltfromthebluecopywritingBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-10-2743 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysHow to Align with Your Inner Power to Get What You Want in Life & Business with Dr. Amanda BarrientezDr. Amanda Barrientez, known as "The Mindset Healer," is the founder of Inner Power Daily™, an international best-selling author, and the host of the top 2% globally rated podcast called, Inner Power Entrepreneur.After going from food stamps to building a 6-figure business fast, she’s been on a quest to teach entrepreneurs and business professionals science-based strategies to reprogram their energy, mindset, and habits, so they can get what they want in life and business. She's here to teach us all the same thing!Where to find Dr. Amanda:Website: https://www.InnerPowerDaily.com...2023-10-2057 minFire Your Boss FridaysTeam Side Hustle vs. Team 100% All InListen in as we discuss the pros and cons of building a business as a side hustle vs dropping everything and going all in. We've tried both, and each have differing opinions.Let us know in the comments which way you prefer!Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-10-1336 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysCreating A Freedom Lifestyle with Sam LaliberteSam Laliberte is a digital nomad, serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and freedom seeker who helps unlock people's potential to design their own liberated lifestyle (freedom over your location, schedule, and finances). Over the last 5 years, she's built a multi-six-figure freelance business while working from dozens of countries around the world and for less than 30 hours of work/week.https://www.whatsyourfree.com/Find us here:IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate InvestingBe Our N...2023-10-0640 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysThe Importance of Branding for Your Business with Maggie Bergin- Be Understood BrandingMaggie Bergin is a Brand Strategist and the founder of Be Understood Branding in Chicago. She helps freelancers, solopreneurs and emerging brands rise above their competitors via a distinct, irresistible brand strategy.Maggie provides us with so many tips, even for OUR BRAND in this episode; get ready to take some notes and learn what Maggie has in store for you! https://instagram.com/beunderstoodbrandinghttps://maggiebergin.comBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Ch...2023-09-2940 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysDigital Marketing with TJ Murphy- Hite Digital BendTJ Murphy is the owner of Hite Digital Bend, a digital marketing agency that helps local businesses grow their online presence. TJ has over 7 years of experience in digital marketing, and he is passionate about helping businesses succeed in the digital age.TJ studied Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Oregon, and he has worked on a variety of digital marketing campaigns for businesses of all sizes. In 2017, he launched Hite Digital Bend with the goal of helping local businesses thrive online.Hite Digital Bend offers a wide range of digital marketing services, including...2023-09-2246 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysBranding Your Business & Navigating Entrepreneurship Alongside Motherhood with Haille NorrisThis week, we're speaking with Haille Norris, owner of Haille Norris Design Co, a brand design studio helping business owners in the health and wellness space, based out of Columbia, Missouri. She empowers entrepreneurs with powerful branding and websites that attract their dream clients, so they can create a profitable business they love. In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to run a business as a mother of twin girls, battling parent guilt, and the ins & outs of branding. https://www.haillenorrisdesignco.comBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bo...2023-09-1542 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysThe Power of Hiring a Virtual Assistant with Joe Rare- Level 9 VirtualJoe Rare is an “underground” serial entrepreneur, investor, outsourcing expert, father and husband.He currently owns four digital companies, five wedding venues, and real estate investment properties.Joe's journey began with a door-to-door product sales business, which grew from a team of two to 40 employees in under two years. He later sold the company after 27 months.His passion for sales never dimmed, but he discovered what his life’s work would be - building digital businesses. The road was definitely made of dirt with a lot of potholes. There were failed businesses in the early days...2023-09-0948 minFire Your Boss FridaysBecoming A Business Owner with Preston Callahan- Callahan Auto & DieselWith a passion for doing something bigger and better, he seized the opportunity to create his own path, fueled by a mindset that always strives for improvement. From finding out about his ADHD brain to receiving invaluable advice from his grandpa, Preston's turning points have paved the way for his successful ventures.The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckFollow Preston: FacebookInstagramWebsiteBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad Passa2023-09-0130 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysFinding Your Passion with Jeremy Lasman- The Passion CompanyMeet Jeremy Lasman, a former SpaceX Technologist who transformed into a visionary entrepreneur and pioneer in the field of human consciousness and imagination. As the founder of The Passion Company and the ingenious mind behind the groundbreaking Imagination Technology - a new operating system for the human species ushering in a new era of conscious evolution. Jeremy is committed to empowering individuals to thrive in an ever-evolving world. He isn't just a business leader, he is a revolutionary thought leader, reshaping our understanding of passion and the human spirit. www.thepassioncompany.orgBe Our Next G...2023-08-2549 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysThe Makings of A Young Entrepreneur with Chad Wittfeldt- Crypto Renegades LLCChad Wittfeldt started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age by starting a landscaping company and electronic arbitrage business in his teenage years.He quickly focused in on investing in the equities & currency markets.Chad later became a full time investor and real estate entrepreneur in his twenties. Today, he's partnered on over $30,000,000 in real estate syndications.https://learn.cryptorenegades.co/discovercryptoBe Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: C...2023-08-1836 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysRichard Blank- CEO of Costa Rica's Call CenterRichard’s journey in the call center space is filled with twists and turns. When he was 27 years old, he relocated to Costa Rica to train employees for one of the larger call centers in San Jose. With a mix of motivational public speaking style backed by tactful and appropriate rhetoric, Richard shared his knowledge and trained over 10,000 bilingual telemarketers. Richard Blank has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture. Richard Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center since...2023-08-1149 minFire Your Boss FridaysGoals For 2023 - Chad & LisaIn this Q&A episode, you'll get to hear about Chad & Lisa's morning routines, typical day, upcoming goals for the end of 2023, books & podcasts that have inspired them, and much more. Thanks for listening! See you again next week! Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-08-0445 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysPete Sena- co-founder of Digital Surgeons a Design Demand CompanyPete Sena, a pioneering entrepreneur, co-founded Digital Surgeons, building his career on developing cross-functional teams for Fortune 50s and startups alike. He's a forward-thinking thought leader with expertise spanning from branding to Web3 technologies, attracting 33k Twitter followers and 4.2k on Medium. Dedicated to academia, Pete mentors at Yale and acts as an entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of Connecticut. He hosts the podcast "Forward Obsessed", exploring business and tech insights. Originating from a dorm-room startup, he built District, a CT-based tech campus, and guided startups to success. Now, Pete focuses on AI's societal impact, inspiring future entrepreneurs....2023-07-2850 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysTrent Stonehouse- Owner of VersedLook and the Remote CEO's AcademyTrent Stonehouse is a successful entrepreneur, born with resilience hardwired into his DNA. Overcoming early-life challenges of being born deaf and facing failure in his first startup, Trent has turned adversity into triumph. He's the founder of VersedLook, a 7-figure digital marketing agency that generated over $50M for clients in 2022 alone. He's also the creator of the Remote CEOs Academy, a transformative program dedicated to teaching solopreneurs the power of leverage. With a team of over 20 offshore employees, Trent exemplifies his mantra, "Automate, Delegate, Eliminate," empowering others to achieve work-life balance and business growth.How to find...2023-07-2128 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysGary Crawford III- Luxury Real Estate FlipperGary is not just an accomplished real estate investor and developer, but a shining example of determination and living life on his terms. He has crafted a lifestyle that allows him to travel and explore, all while making a positive impact on the world. Today, he's going to inspire us with his wisdom and experiences.Reach out to Gary on IG: @GC3_ _Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-07-1430 minFire Your Boss FridaysLife Coaching with Jeff BattagliaToday we have the privilege of speaking with Jeff; he brings tons of wisdom to the table. We discuss his journey, real estate investing, and life coaching. Comment or reach out if you'd like to learn more! Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-07-0727 minFire Your Boss FridaysBuilding Businesses & Parenthood with Ben & Felicia BlackburnToday we have the privilege of catching up with Ben & Felicia to learn about the business they built and sold as well as their next steps toward their goals moving forward. Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-06-3029 min
The Playhard Podcast#60. Running a Business like a Band and Living Life without Any “Stuff” with Chad Passa (founder of Bookkeepers of America)Chad spent 20 years as a rockstar and his whole life as an entrepreneur.
We talk about the similarities between being in a band and running a business. Oh, did you know I'm in a band? I totally don't mention it in every episode ;)
As a kid, he did countless odd jobs around the house for money. Until, one day, his parents ran out of money to give him! That’s when he decided to get money from others. No shit, one of his jobs was selling candy from a van.
We go deep in...2023-06-2345 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysReal Estate Investments & Upcoming Business Ventures with Talese ClarkToday we're talking with Talese about real estate investments to create monthly cash flow. She also lets us in on a little secret of her upcoming business venture. Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-06-2326 min
Fire Your Boss FridaysThe Importance Of Mentorship with Jamie Strope- Utah BookkeepersToday we are speaking with the new owner of Utah Bookkeepers- Lisa's old bookkeeping business. In this episode we talk about the common fears and delays of pulling the trigger on starting your own business. Listen to what Jamie has to say. Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-06-1622 minFire Your Boss FridaysLeaving a Secure Job to Start a New Practice with Leanne Nieto & Sarah AtlasToday we're speaking with the Co-Owners of Nutrition Aligned. Both Leanne and Sarah come from clinical backgrounds working for other people. They decided recently to take the leap to ditch their jobs and start their own practice. You can reach them on their website, or by calling or texting (725) 260-8605, or on Instagram @nutrition_aligned_Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-06-0249 minFire Your Boss FridaysTaking the Leap Into Self Employment with Brittany MartinezThis week we are chatting with Brittany about her successes and challenges of starting her new venture of being self employed. She took the plunge into entrepreneurship a little over a year ago and is so thankful she did. Listen up to see how she did it.Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-05-2625 minFire Your Boss FridaysF_ _ _ Your Boss Fridays: Pilot EpisodeWelcome to Fire Your Boss Fridays! Introducing your hosts Chad Passa & Lisa Hart! This is our introduction to let you see a sneak peek of what you're in for with this podcast! We hope you enjoy!Be Our Next Guest!IG: @bookkeepersofamerica IG: @Lisa.marie.hartIG: @i.hart.lifeFB: Chad PassaFB: Chad Passa- Real Estate Investing2023-05-1939 min