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The AJNashville PodcastThe Next EpisodeIts been a long time!! In this episode we will catch up with you, our listeners, let you know what has been going on in our world and share some insight that we have learned over the past few weeks. Tune in, you don't want to miss this! Welcome to season 2!!! 2021-09-0342 minThe AJNashville PodcastVictim MindsetAre we a victim of our circumstance or a victim of our mindset? Do we play the largest role in suppressing our success by blocking our vision with negative thoughts? In this episode, we talk about the victim mindset. 2021-06-0428 minThe AJNashville PodcastMust Be NiceWe hear that term a lot, must be nice. Must be nice to have X or to get Y. However do you know what that person could have went through in order to acheive what we are sitting here judging? 2021-05-2816 minThe AJNashville PodcastFraming your mindsetHow would you react if someone cut you off in traffic? Would this be a learned reaction, or is it "natural?" Well luckily for us we can change that. This episode dives into how to frame your mindset to generate more positive responses and help prevent toxic emotions like anger from arising.2021-05-1529 minThe AJNashville PodcastStay focused on the prizeIts easy for us to create our own self talk or self doubt when we are in pursuit of something that we want to achieve. It is even easier to allow other people to talk us out of our own goals. In this podcast we talk about using what is right in front of you, doing the things others will not do, and accomplishing the goals you have set for yourself, while ignoring the noise. 2021-04-2329 minThe AJNashville PodcastPrioritize your prioritiesTime to start focusing on the things that are most important to you and your goals. When everything is a priority, nothing is a priority. 2021-04-0232 minThe AJNashville PodcastPatterns and predictionsUnderstanding your metrics and how they produce results is imperative to accomplishing goals. If you have no way of tracking your actions to results, you have no way of knowing what works and what doesn't. This podcast covers the metrics and patterns that can produce the results you are looking for to achieve success. 2021-03-1919 minThe AJNashville PodcastCivilan PTSDI lot of us have a past that effects who you are today. Some of those things effects us on a day to day basis that we pass on to people around us. This podcast is about identifying those ties and how to work through it. 2021-03-1218 minThe AJNashville PodcastGet UncomfortableYou hear it all the time, get out of your comfort zone. But what does that actually mean? How do you identify the things that are required to get out of your comfort zone to achieve the success that you are truly looking for? In this podcast we cover some of those questions. 2021-02-2618 minThe AJNashville PodcastChallenge your selfHow often have you been in a situation where you have something challenging and you immediately turn to someone for help with out doing research yourself? What if you were able to distill down a problem to ask for a very specific solution after you identified the actual root of your issue? This podcast explores the different way we challenge ourselves and the ways to find better solutions. 2021-01-2917 minThe AJNashville PodcastAttitude of graditudeIs your attitude one that represents gratitude to the things we are able to experience on a day to day basis? This podcast touches on some of the things that we may take for granted on the day to day basis. 2021-01-2319 minThe AJNashville PodcastOpportunity Vs FailureYou've heard every big name successful person say it, "I failed XX times before I finally got to where I am today" But what does that really mean? Does that mean that they consistently went down the same path the same way each and every time to reach their goal, or did the switch it up a bit? Did they seek mentorship in order to make the path a bit smoother, or did they lone wolf the path? This episode covers the thought process of failure vs opportunity. 2021-01-0819 minThe AJNashville PodcastTake ActionA lot of us get caught up in the planning of what to do in order to accomplish the things we want to do. All we actually have to do is TAKE ACTION! This podcast covers that as well as an analogy that we discuss referred to as "the mole hole." 2021-01-0119 minThe AJNashville PodcastBeing wide openAre you perceptive to the feedback people give you as it pertains to your growth? Is your mindset wide-open to the things you need to grow you and grow your business? This podcast dives deep into the concept of "being wide open" 2020-12-2515 minThe AJNashville PodcastAccountabilityHow do we hold people accountable. How do we push our message of expectations? Are you clarifying what it is you expect from people? This podcast dives into those expectations and how to get your message across. 2020-12-1815 minThe AJNashville PodcastCollecting Red FlagsDo we allow people to silently get away with things that are below our expectations and standards? Are we collecting issues that will only cause us frustration in the future while silently standing by with out notice?2020-12-1115 minThe AJNashville PodcastRejectionWe all have felt it at some point in our lives, but what do we do with it? Do we distill it down to help us grow or do we let it pass with no lesson to be learned? Rejection in this podcast is viewed from a different standpoint then you are most likely used to hearing it in. 2020-11-1312 minThe AJNashville PodcastLeadershipPeople consider themselves in leadership roles just because they have management titles, but are not actual leaders. Then you have the other side which are people who do not consider themselves leaders but indeed are natural leaders with out knowing it. Whether you're leading a team, or a child through life. Be the best leader you can be. Lead by example. 2020-11-0719 minThe AJNashville PodcastWhat your brand won't doA lot of times we think of brands and what services they provide and who they cater to. We never stop and think of what they won't do or the non negotiables items that they have. 2020-10-3026 minThe AJNashville PodcastPMA (Positive Mental Attitude)Your mental space, its an inside job. Literally you control the way others make you feel. You allow people to take up the space in your metal room, what you allow is up to you. But you only have so much capacity to deal with. This podcast touches on that. 2020-10-2324 minThe AJNashville PodcastThe Snooze ButtonHow many have done this, you set an alarm, open your eyes and slap your phone until you hit that snooze button. What has been accomplished by doing this? Will you get more sleep? Will you feel more rested? Or have you just set back what it was that you set forth to do? What happens when we hit the snooze button on our daily goals in life? Does that set back the same progress? The answer is always YES. Stop hitting that snooze buttons on your goals! 2020-10-0915 minThe AJNashville PodcastDo what it takesDo you have what it takes to commit to what you are trying to accomplish? Like anything big, sacrifices must be made to achieve most goals. Sometimes the pain of the sacrifice is too much and people quit before they even attempt it. Isn't that what separates the people who achieve from the people who quit? So what is it, what are you willing to sacrifice to make sure you meet your goals? Everything? Nothing? Somethings? Do you think you can avoid sacrifice and still accomplish the same things you set out to?2020-10-0229 minThe AJNashville PodcastMeasuring your successSuccess can be measured in many ways. What we perceive as success may be of no value to the next person. What is success to you, how do you measure it and how will you achieve it? 2020-09-2526 minThe AJNashville PodcastYour mental thermostatWe all have that point where we decide enough is enough. However as individuals that point is different for each of us. Be it life lessons that have helped us arrive here, or just focusing in on our goals, each one of these things sets our "mental thermostat" 2020-09-0416 minThe AJNashville PodcastPrioritize and implementationGreg Pihs and I talk about the importance of prioritizing and implementing systems to help through these stressful times. This is another valuable podcast that you do not want to miss. 2020-08-2913 min
The AJNashville PodcastThe stress of the PCS and your solutionPCSing carries it own amount of stress. The last thing you need to worry about is the complications of finding your new home. In this episode we discuss some tips and challenges of PCSing to a new city. 2020-07-1814 minThe AJNashville PodcastYou're too busy (with Greg Pihs)Most of us say "we are too busy" but are we really too busy or are we allowing others to consume our time at their will, or worse off, are we not utilizing our time well? In this episode we cover that thought and concept. 2020-06-2038 min
The AJNashville PodcastThe 2020 Recession with Greg PihsIn this podcast we discussed the current state of economy and its impact on real estate and mortgages on a local and national level. We review some of the changes in the VA home loan. And how we as professionals can help fuel the local economy. This episode is packed with a ton of great content, be sure to tune in! 2020-06-1224 minThe AJNashville PodcastCurrent Events 22nd of MayI this episode we discuss the common cunfusion of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Talk about some overstepping of rights with Covid19 and other random current events. 2020-05-2217 min
The AJNashville PodcastBen Sweeney and Kyle Greene from NVille Insurance GroupWhen is the last time you looked at your insurance policies? When is the last time you updated it? How about checked to see if you would be covered if something like a theft or tornado hit? In this episode Ben and Kyle join me to help spell out what some of those fancy insurance terms mean and why being covered is important. 2020-05-1522 minThe AJNashville PodcastBen Kirby with Drees HomesIn this episode Ben Kirby shares with us a unique program that Drees offers to help people build the home of their dreams on the location of their dreams. He also shares with us how this program has the potential to also help those who were recently impacted by tornadoes and have lost all or some of their home. 2020-05-0714 minThe AJNashville PodcastKeep your head down and charge forwardI wanted to cover a couple of different topics that are floating around the world today. 1. The stimulus package that is being released 2. Mortgage forbearance or defferment 3. The temperature and current state of todays business Be sure to tune in for some insightful information covering the above mentioned topics. 2020-04-0324 minThe AJNashville PodcastPeter Hartzell From Tree House Media Risked It All To Do What He LovesWould you be willing to give up the stability of a good paying job in an industry you're not thrilled about, to pursue your passion with no certainty of income? Our guest is Peter Hartzell, founder and president of Tree House Media www.TreeHouseMediaCo.com Peter took the risk, left his job in the trucking industry, and began offering content marketing and consulting service nationwide. Peter's affinity for networking and sharing stories has landed him the opportunity to produce podcasts and create video content some high profile clients and top producers in the area. 2020-02-2817 min
The AJNashville PodcastReal Estate with Ann-Riley CaldwellAs you know, I try to have different people on the show who can show us different prospectives in different industries. In this episode I speak to Ann- Riley. Ann-Riley has an extensive background in many areas that are vital to the real estate transaction. Tune in, you might just learn something! 2020-01-3122 minThe AJNashville PodcastUsing the builders lender, good idea or not?Discussing from a lending standpoint what I consider disadvantages when using the builders lender. At least when you are using a Realtors preferred lender, you are leveraging a relationship against the seller to make sure you best interest is in mind. 2019-12-1424 minThe AJNashville PodcastWhen you're at the bottomIts hard to see the light when you're at the bottom. When you feel like things are hopeless, you feel helpless. In this episode we reflect off of those times when we have felt like this, since most of us have. I also refer back to what I call "an inside job" where we allow people to influence how we feel. 2019-12-0623 minThe AJNashville PodcastThankfulUnderstanding what we are thankful for on a day to day basis can truly impact your outlook on life. It is important that we directly identify what those things are. I encourage all listeners to write down their blessing and keep a copy near them. When things get down, take a look at that list and realize everything you have to be thankful for. 2019-11-2911 minThe AJNashville PodcastSpread a positive messageWhat you say and think impacts those around you. You attitude has a larger impact on someone than you may think. With the amount of negativity in the world, why not spread a great message instead of one that hurts others mind set? 2019-11-2218 min
The AJNashville PodcastTrusting your professional with Eduardo AguirreTrust is something that is earned, not given. In the world of sales we must do our due diligence to make sure that we are employing someone to work with us that we can trust. Once we have made that decision then we need to confide that the person has our best interest in mind. I am not saying to never question anything you are advised of. What I am saying is do your best to understand the direction that a person is advising you from. Then do your research if necessary to confirm what you're being told. Too...2019-11-1524 min
The AJNashville PodcastSocial media video basics, with Matt BogosianIf you're not already doing social media videos to help promote your business, some would say you have already missed the bus. Video is a platform that will allow you to touch thousands of people with just one simple recording. In this episode, Matt Bogosian shares with us how he has leveraged video in his marketing platform, and what it took to get started. Some of you may be amazed on how simple this really is. 2019-11-0821 min
The AJNashville PodcastInterview with Rabbit CEO Nathan Ruff"Solving billion dollar problems" This is what Nathan Ruff's company, Rabbit has set out to do. Taking markets by storm, this simplistic solution is something that all of us have been on the hunt for, at one point or another. Be sure to tune in to see what that solution is and when that solution will hit your market. You do not want to miss this! 2019-11-0131 minThe AJNashville PodcastMortgage lending 101After years in this industry I have seen many things. Over the next few episodes I will talk and go over some things that you should be aware of when buying your home. As a licensed loan officer of 15 years, I see a common trend. Hopefully in the next few episodes we will bring some more education to the market and break those trends. 2019-10-0421 minThe AJNashville PodcastSacrificeMost of us listening to this podcast have no idea what it means to truly sacrifice. But regardless if we do or not, thats not what the topic is here. What I want to know is, would you consider your life that you are currently living worth the sacrifice that people have made for it? If not, the good news is, you still have time to change that. Lets be sure we are living our life to its fullest and getting after it, each and every day! 2019-09-2817 min
The AJNashville PodcastPodcasting tips with Steve PriceEver wanted to start a new podcast, just didn't know where to start? In this episode we interview local celebrity, Steve Price. Steven has an extensive background in video production, but has never do anything in the audio world. Two very different types of production worlds from what I have gathered. Please join us, as we listen to some great tips on how to get your podcast off the ground running!! 2019-09-1324 min
The AJNashville PodcastBook by its cover Pt2Follow part 2 of Gregs story. In this episode we discuss how Greg went from active duty USMC to living on the streets. The military doesn't shape you to re introduction into the wild. Being institutionalized would be an understatement. Tune in to hear how he has become a successful father, husband and business owner. Mind set and motivation is defiantly the driving factor in this story. 2019-09-0631 minThe AJNashville PodcastNever judge a book by its cover (The Greg Pihs story)In this episode I get an opportunity to interview Greg Pihs from Music City Experts. However in this episode we are not talking about real estate, instead we are talking about hardships that Greg experienced as a young child. On the surface it is easy for us to see a man who is successful, but we never take a moment to consider what that person has been through to get to where they are. Enjoy part 1 of this two part episode! 2019-08-3023 minThe AJNashville PodcastBe where you areIts easy for us to lose focus on the things that are important, but it is also very easy for us to focus on the wrong things. The fact it, you need to be where you are. You need to charge through the storm and deal with your problems head on. 2019-08-2417 minThe AJNashville PodcastThe looming recessionThere have been and are currently experts that are predicting a recession. All the ingredients are there to see this happen, what are you doing to make sure that you and your family are protected when this next wave hits? Are you educated on the red flags that are in play here? Could you be doing more to help your family prepare for the storm?2019-08-1618 minThe AJNashville PodcastCount your blessingsIts too easy for us to complain about all the bad things going on in our life and lose sight of all the great things that we have right here in front of us. Simple things that we take for granted. Take some time on a day to day bases to identify some things in your life that you are grateful for. Sometimes we even need to take a step back and write those things down. 2019-08-0918 minThe AJNashville PodcastComfortable discomfortWe see it all the time, high level producers that are doing seemingly crazy things. Getting up at 4 am, working out twice a day, running marathons. ETC. This challenges them to get out of their normal routine of mediocracy and do something great with their time and their life. Are you getting out of your comfort zone to accomplish your goals? 2019-08-0220 minThe AJNashville PodcastOwn your shipWe all know that one person, the one that everything bad happens to. And when it does it is everyone elses fault. But one thing we also notice is there is always one common denominator with that person, them. What if we took ownership of our issues instead of pushing the blame to someone else? What if instead of making a rash decision to replace someone, we took that time to work with that person? Could ownership improve your life?2019-07-2619 minThe AJNashville PodcastFriday, it still counts. Make it count!Get out the and get after it, the name of the day should not dictate your efforts. Why do we allow ourselves to base our efforts based on other peoples exceptions of what they will accomplish during a work week? If we have high aspirations and goals, shouldn't we work towards those each and every day at 100%?2019-07-1217 minThe AJNashville PodcastIrreverent WarriorsIn this episode we talk to a few of the guys who have not only participated but also are a part of the organization of the August 10th Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike here in Nashville Tn. Music City will host the our nations heroes in this 8.3 mile hike through the heart of downtown. This is an event that you won't want to miss! If you are a Veteran, please join them. If you are a civilian interested in helping our contributing, please do so. This episode has all of that great info that you need to know what you...2019-06-2121 minThe AJNashville PodcastCharlie Mike (Veteran Carvings)Having a piece of art is something special. Anyone can run down to the local Walmart and pick up an item off a shelf and display it in their home. But a true piece of art ALWAYS has a story behind it. If you are anything like I am, you want your walls filled with stories that are impactful and meaningful. There are flag companies popping up everyday. Some of the owners are veterans, some are people just trying to make an extra buck. Veteran Carvings is 2 combat veterans that were both wounded in action. Each flag t...2019-06-1426 minThe AJNashville PodcastBelieve in yourselfLuis shares an intimate time in his life where he experienced failure. Failure that could have easily brought him to his knees. Failure that ultimately did bring him down. But eventually he found his way and found a way to rise to the top again. See the one thing that most of us don't do is realize that even our worst hour can be other peoples brightest day. We get too far down our own rabbit hole to realize what we can still do. He lost 5 month of his life out of the 432 months that he has been here...2019-05-2532 minThe AJNashville PodcastMemorial Day PodcastRemember, Memorial Day is about honoring those who we have lost while preserving our freedoms. When you are out with your family or friends this weekend, remember what this day is about. Also do what we can to pass on that message to our younger generations so that they can honor those who have fallen in the pursuit of our freedoms as well. In this episode we talk about getting back into the habits again. Getting into the habit of working out. Not making excuses and focusing on the end result. 2019-05-2513 minThe AJNashville PodcastBeing a high school student in 2019Being a high school student has changed dramatically from the years that we were in school. We have now introduced mini computers that just about all students carry in their pockets. These tools are some times used for bullying and other purposes that have a massive effect on our children. In this episode, I speak to our oldest son about what he experiences on a day to day basis at his local high school. You may not be as shocked as you expected to be. 2019-05-1727 minThe AJNashville PodcastVA Home loan discrimination practicesThis is an issue we hear all to often. Another offer not accepted because the client is using their entitlement to the VA home loan. Not because the offer was inferior but because the agent may have heard that the VA home loan is more difficult than any other loan type. This cannot be furthest from the truth. The fact of the matter is, the VA home loan with a properly trained agent can be one of the best home loan offers out there. The closing rate for most companies is higher than any other product. The time it...2019-05-1022 minThe AJNashville PodcastMentors or mistakesEpisode 131: Do you have a mentor? If so how long have you had one? How difficult of a process was it to find the perfect mentor that fit your needs and their message resonated with you? This weeks guest, John Abbas, has an app he is working on that will circumvent all these troubles and help direct you to the right mentor for your needs. Almost like an Uber for mentorship. We also discuss his new podcast that is soon to be released. His podcast will feature massive action takers, people who have shown the stamina it...2019-04-2620 minThe AJNashville PodcastTransitioning: Corp to the communityThe Michigan Marine, Brad Stinson, shares his story of being honorably discharged and returning to his home town. A person who once felt the commradery of being part of a team, suddenly finds himself in a place that is no longer the way he left it. His friends and family have grown up, started families all while Brad was left to feel like he was further behind than when he started. Left in the shadows of his community, Brad struggled to find a sense of direction in his new found life outside of the military. This unfortunately is a...2019-04-1955 minThe AJNashville PodcastFNG Part 2Explicit Warning Episode 129 Continuation of last weeks podcast with Brad Stinson and Luis Aguero. We talk about Luis transitioning from the Army to the civilian lifestyle. From being a solider to becoming a business owner and now to entering the mortgage profession. Nothing about leaving the Army has come easy. Join us while we welcome (haze) Luis in his new mission. 2019-04-1224 minThe AJNashville PodcastFNG Part 1EXPLICIT WARNING EPISODE 128 Join us as Stinson and I haze the new production partner, Luis. 10 year Army Veteran that decided to take the route of becoming and engineer and then some how managed to make his way into the mortgage industry. This was by no mistake though, the cards fell in place at the right time to have him join part of our team. 2019-04-0527 minThe AJNashville PodcastFinding balanceToo many of us do this far too often. We get so obsessed with being the best or getting something done that we tend to lose sight of why we started something in the first place. We have to find balance in all the things we do. This is something I struggle with as well, so I speak from the heart when I say this. If you lose sight in what is important, you may wake up one day to find out that the important things are no longer there. 2019-03-2916 min
The AJNashville PodcastWhy I think I am a great fit for Ward 1 AldermanRunning for office is a big move, you are asking to be the voice of your city. Lord knows, you better be a good one. You are gaining momentum to become a popular person to be elected into office to only become a person that many people are no longer fond of. That is unless you are a person who stands up for the people and become a voice for them. In this podcast I go into why I think I am a great fit for our community. I expose the motivation behind running and discuss my standpoint on...2019-03-2214 min
Buzzsprout ConversationsAlex Jimenez // AJNashvilleSend us a textOn today's episode of Podcasting in Real Life, I get to sit down with Alex Jimenez, host of "AJNashville."Want to be featured on a future episode of Podcasting in Real Life? Click here to submit your application.Check out Alex's podcast at AJNashville.com and subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts.Looking to start your podcast or upgrade your podcast host? Sign up for free at Buzzsprout.comSubscribe to Buzzsprout Conversations on Apple Podcasts or your favorite p...2019-03-2041 minThe AJNashville PodcastThe day I lost my momEpisode 125: Here I am, as open as I can be. I am discussing the day I lost my mom. The hard decision I had to make on whether or not they continued to revive her or if they allowed her to go in peace. It was one of the toughest decisions I had to make in my life. In this episode, I discuss the day she passed and the days after. This is a therapeutic episode to me, it is something I have had to get off my plate for a long time so that I...2019-03-1521 minThe AJNashville PodcastBasking in negativityThe water cooler talk, those could be some of the worst conversations that you could engage with. If you are already having a crummy day, and you get around people who's minds are in a bad place anyways, its very easy to get submersed in that negative talk. Its even easier to slip into it and believe that problems that are being talked about really do exist in your life as well. You've seen it. Someone become what we call a "cancer" to the others around them and influencing their thinking. Suddenly an issue one person has turns into...2019-03-1109 minThe AJNashville PodcastReal estate, the good, the bad, the uglyI interview local agent, Candice Thornton as she tells us about some of the struggles she faced when getting into the industry. We all know there is nothing easy about being a Realtor. But the freedom that goes with being self employed could be a great thing for most. But it can also be a bad thing for some. Listen in as I speak to Candice about some of the things she was faced with as a new boot in real estate. 2019-03-0821 min
The AJNashville PodcastLand of the freeEpisode 122: As Americans I think we take a lot for granted. Speaker included obviously. It wasn't until I had the opportunity this past weekend to question a friend who was here from China, that I realized how good we have it. A lot of simple things that we never even thing of or that are part of our normal life that is to other people a luxury and privilege. Join me in this episode as I go over some highlights from this weekends conversation with our friend. 2019-03-0413 min
The AJNashville PodcastIgnore the noiseEpisode 121 Lord knows I have been guilty of falling into the influence of others, taking an early day on Friday to go hang out with co workers. Celebrating with out having anything to celebrate about. Not accomplishing the goals that I had set for myself 4 days prior. Spending the last few dollars I had to my name to go out and have a drink. I told everyone I wanted to be successful but yet I wasnt committed to doing what it takes to become that person I wanted to be. Who was I lying to? Who was...2019-03-0412 min
The AJNashville PodcastLand of the freeEpisode 122: As Americans I think we take a lot for granted. Speaker included obviously. It wasn't until I had the opportunity this past weekend to question a friend who was here from China, that I realized how good we have it. A lot of simple things that we never even thing of or that are part of our normal life that is to other people a luxury and privilege. Join me in this episode as I go over some highlights from this weekends conversation with our friend. 2019-03-0413 min
The AJNashville PodcastIgnore the noiseEpisode 121: Lord knows I have been guilty of falling into the influence of others, taking an early day on Friday to go hang out with co workers. Celebrating with out having anything to celebrate about. Not accomplishing the goals that I had set for myself 4 days prior. Spending the last few dollars I had to my name to go out and have a drink. I told everyone I wanted to be successful but yet I wasnt committed to doing what it takes to become that person I wanted to be. Who was I lying to? Who was...2019-03-0112 min
The AJNashville PodcastBe a raft, not a rockEpisode 120: Your time is valuable, and should be spent doing great things for the people that matter the most to you. However as human beings, most of us have the desire to give back and be there for the people around us. Its human nature, and its ok. The biggest thing we need to do is be sure we are using that time well. We never want to surround ourselves with people who bleed negativity. But yet we want to be able to help those who need a hand up. You have to have balance. Sometimes you...2019-02-2517 min
The AJNashville PodcastBe the best version of youEpisode 119: As young humans, it takes some time for us to evolve and figure out who we want to be / become. From personality growth to our fashion style. All of us have been through that transformation, often as we grow we end up going through that transformation again. The biggest thing that we need to do through it all, is remain true to who we want to be. Not to emulate someone that we are not. Don't become a person that others want you to be. Become the person that you are. Be the best version of...2019-02-2212 min
The AJNashville Podcast118: Adapt, overcome and conquer with Sid ClevingerLife has its ups and downs. With out one, you couldn't have the other. In this episode I interview my friend Sid Clevinger. A man who went from a beautiful home making great money and doing well in life, to losing it all in a matter of days and finding himself in a position I am all too familiar with. Sid made a decision to grab life by the balls and make a move that would forever impact his future. From sleeping on the floor in his small Dallas apartment to sleeping in luxury in his downtown high-rise. Sid...2019-02-1826 min
The AJNashville Podcast117: Forgiveness or regret?Forgiveness is very hard for many of us to deal with. Human nature for the most part doesn't allow for us to automatically see the fault in our thinking and move on with a relationship that may have been severed do to a wrong doing. We often hold grudges and sometimes go years with out over speaking to that person again. But what happens with the lack of forgiveness suddenly turns into regret? What happens when we lose the person that we wish we would have forgiven and life doesn't give us that second opportunity to say its ok...2019-02-1515 min
The AJNashville Podcast116: Hand ups, not hand outsAll of us have mastered the art of quitting at one point in our lives. Its whether we choose to live on that path or not that truly separates who we are. Sometimes we need to reach out to other people who have been there to get a hand up. Someone that is willing to help a person out that may find themselves in a position that requires some guidance, a person who is willing to invest some of their time with you in order to help you succeed. Those of us who respect others time, know that if...2019-02-1119 min
The AJNashville Podcast115: Stay in your laneYou cannot operate property if you're going 70 mph in the fast lane while focusing on the cars going 50 in the. slow lane. But yet in a lot of cases we have people who focus on what is going on around them and not what is ahead o them. Why do we take our eyes off the "road" and worry about things that do not matter to us? Why do we focus on others when the things others do have no direct effect on our lives? Shouldn't we be keeping our eyes on the "prize" and improving ourselves? 2019-02-0822 min
The AJNashville Podcast114: Taking it for grantedIts very easy on a day to day basis to take for granted the things that other people do. My California trip with my toddlers was a stark reminder of how much Shannon does to help keep our household balanced. Things seem to run smooth and easy until its time to pick up the parts that normally would be picked up by someone else. In this episode we talk about that and Jocko Willinks podcast where he discusses not letting yourself get overwhelmed with things as a leader. 2019-02-0415 min
The AJNashville Podcast113: Traveling with kids, my California adventureTraveling with kids is one of the most stressful things I have done to date. Not just any kids, my two toddlers. Four and a half hours on an airplane with two little terrorist was something I was not quite prepared for. In this episode I talk about my flight there and what I went through and most of all, how I survived. 2019-02-0122 min
The AJNashville Podcast112: The things I have Jeff doBeing in Jeffs shoes is not always an easy task. Over the years he has had to do some pretty wild stuff. All of it done with no complaints. This podcast goes over just a few of those things he has had to do that is above any beyond. Tasks that it takes a true friend to step in and execute.2019-01-2120 min
The AJNashville Podcast111: Get out of your own wayA lot of us hinder ourselves with out even meaning to. We create roadblocks in our own mind and tend to tell ourselves that we have failed with out even trying. If we would simply get out of our own way for once we would find that things are not as bad as they once seemed. If we stop tricking ourselves with negativity and focus on the positive, we could find ourselves in a much better place in life.2019-01-1820 min
The AJNashville Podcast110: Be in the momentWe are often distracted by things going on around us which doenst allow us to focus on our task at hand. Be it at the office focusing on a problem at home or being at home focusing on something going on at the office. Be committed and be where you need to be when you need to be there. 2019-01-1420 min
The AJNashville Podcast109: Pivot, adapt, overcomeChallenges will always hit you in life. No matter how successful you are you how far along you have come, there is always something that is going to pop up. Some people get buried in the problem and make the figurative ant hill into a mountain. But the successful people will tend to adapt, learn, move and over come what ever the issue may be. We all have the ability to do this, but few do. Why? In this episode we discuss that. 2019-01-1118 min
The AJNashville Podcast108: Being A Specialist In Your ExpertiseAre you a specialist or and expert in what you do? Do people have a clear definition of what to expect when they come to you for your services? Are you messages all over the board or are they very sighted and focused? Sure there is the fear that if we get narrow scoped on what we want to do that naturally we will deflect some of the regular business. But is it possible that we will become more well known at what it is we truly thrive in? I challenge agents all the time to figure out who...2019-01-0721 min
The AJNashville Podcast107: Intimate awareness of your goalsBy now you have your goals and resolutions set in stone. But what good are those goals if you have not pathways and stair steps to accomplish them? What good is a goal if has no deadline or actual plan? Don't we consider goals with out a mission a simple dream? You have to commit to achieving what it is you are willing to work your ass off for. Do not let small distractions throw you off pace when you are still on track. When things get tough, put together your battle plan and push harder. Nothing in life...2019-01-0420 min
The AJNashville Podcast106: New year, new you!We do this every year, commit to something new. Overcome a new or existing challenge. Its like we hit reset on our lives and start over. But do we? Why do we wait until the "New Year" to start something that is so important to us that we promise ourselves to change? If we are dedicated to improvement, shouldn't we commit to this year round? Starting a new goal at a set time is not a bad thing, but it carry out that goal and follow through all year, not just the trendy time. 2018-12-3122 min
The AJNashville Podcast105: Escaping domestic violence, red flags and finding supportWe are finding that domestic violence is all more common than we would like to believe or think. Just because it seems to be common does not make it right. Let me be very clear, there is nothing that is ok with domestic violence. Men and women are able to hide their hurt hour after hour and day after day. A lot of victims are among us yet we are blind to what they are going through. They may be a friend, relative, co worker or even a stranger that you tip your head to in passing. In a...2018-12-2825 min
The AJNashville Podcast104: The accountability mirror, inspired by David GogginsI am far too guilty of this. Making excuses for eating like a shit head and not doing going to the gym or being active enough. I have suffered from it, putting on weight and allowing my health to get to the point where its sickening. Its impacted my self confidence and puts my children at risk of not having a parent if I do not change my ways. Reading David Goggins book is a stark reminder that I need to hold myself accountable, stop making the excuses and start focusing on what is important. And check into my a...2018-12-2423 min
The AJNashville Podcast103: The psychology of giving up, an episode inspired by David Goggins new bookAll of us have said this at some point in our lives. "I can't." Such a common term that most of us take with a grain of salt since we are so used to hearing this excuse. How ever when you look deeper in to this phrase it tends to reach into a much deeper problem. I can't is an excuse to not even try. I can't is a way to release ourselves from the responsibility of what ever we are faced with. But what happens when we switch the word I can't to I will and I am...2018-12-2124 min
The AJNashville Podcast102: Capturing Nashville, One incredible image at a timeMost of our listeners will know this familiar name. Devin Williams. He is widely known as one of Nashvilles most creative photographers out there. Capturing beauty from angles that most of us could not even imagine taking a picture from. But did you know that his pictures are more than just images to him? Did you know that he takes an extreme pride in capturing a story in each and every image? Stay tuned to hear some behind the scenes info about our favorite photographer. 2018-12-1722 min
The AJNashville Podcast101: Stranded on the lake in freezing cold conditionsYou read that right, Jeff got himself stranded on the lake a few weeks ago while jet skiing. He was out having fun, hitting the waves on an empty lake when suddenly disaster struck. He spent hours on the lake by himself floating unable to reach land. Luckily someone came to his rescue and get him back to land before darkness hit. 2018-12-1423 min
The AJNashville Podcast100: The work it takes to get to where you want to go and big announcementHoly cow its been a great ride. 100 episodes are now in the books. Just over a year ago I ventured off to do a podcast that I thought would never make it any where. Several times I almost quit, several times I almost gave up. But then I realized that giving up wouldn't accomplish the mission I was after, to change one life in a positive direction. I don't know that I have done so or not but here we are at episode 100 and I will do 100 more if I can impact just one life. Thank you for all...2018-12-1021 min
The AJNashville PodcastEpisode 99: From mind to paper and from paper to action with Travis CuppTravis is an amazing marketing expert with some great in your face ideas on how to get your brand out there and create some disruption in the calm market. Also some great insight on how to take your idea from bouncing around in your head to actual action. We have all had those situations where we had a great idea but never took action on it only to see someone else do it and become very successful with that idea. Why do we let those things slide? Why don't we put the thought on paper and make it happen...2018-12-0721 min
The AJNashville PodcastEpisode 98: Teenager insurance, good god!Kids are expensive, that we all know. Well those of us that are parents do at least. But have you ever tried to insure one? Holy moly its expensive. I totally get it, a side mirror which used to cost $30 at the local parts store to replace now costs $800. Its insane to see what it costs to cover a new driver, but the odds of them hitting something and needing that coverage is high. At least with this episode you can get a clear understanding of the complicated world of insurance. Special thanks to our guest Ms Amy D'Andrea...2018-12-0324 min
The AJNashville PodcastEpisode 97: Built By DesignBuilt By Design is a locally owned business that can take your home improvement visions to actual creations. High quality standards with amazing craftsmanship is what sets this company apart. Be sure to check out their work at builtbydesignco.com to see some examples of their amazing work. I promise it will be worth your time. And remember, when you support local you are providing an opportunity for their family to thrive and keep the money in our local markets. Shop local, spend local and support local. 2018-11-3021 min
The AJNashville PodcastEpisode 96: Christmas, its like a jolly dose of act right for childrenWe have all see the people who set up their tree long before Christmas and keep it up for weeks after Christmas is over. I used to think those people where nuts or just flat out lazy, until I became a parent. Now that I am much older and wiser, I have realized that putting up your tree creates a different type of leverage in your household. The little people that run our house run with a new sense of awareness the second that tree pops up and there is talk of the fat man in the red coat...2018-11-2623 min
The AJNashville PodcastEpisode 95: Be thankful, be gratefulMost of us have things we can complain about on a day to day basis, and rightfully so. But do we ever stop to take a look at the things we have and consider ourselves grateful for those things? I am not talking about the monetary things. I am talking about your health, your family, your home and those around you who care about you. We seem to forget about these things this time of year. However thats what the Thanksgiving holiday is about, being thankful. So take a step back and be grateful for what you have. There...2018-11-2322 min
The AJNashville PodcastEpisode 94: You better not pout, Im telling you why, Amazon is coming to town!The hype in Nashville is that Amazon is coming to town and with it is coming 5000 high level jobs with an average income of 150K. What will this mean for the housing market? What does this mean for the economy? Better yet, how do I get these clients before my competition gets to them? In this episode we discuss all of those points as well as the other companies coming to Nashville. Most times we get fixated on the large prize in the room and forget about the other prizes that are there as well. Lets get you ahead...2018-11-1921 min
The AJNashville PodcastEpisode 93: Music City ExpertsToday we interview Laura Dahl, owner and broker of Music City Experts. She shares with us some of the tools that are out there to help agents grow and what she does that helps set her agents apart from other agents in the market. We discuss the bombshell that was dropped on us a few short days ago. That Nashville is getting an ops hub for Amazon which will bring an estimated 5000 high level jobs to our area. Be sure to tune In, you don't want to miss this amazing podcast. 2018-11-1421 min