The Minding Your Business Podcast

This is a discussion you will thoroughly enjoy and discover value for yourself! Laura speaks passionately about her background, the state of multiculturalism corporately in the past and in today's times, the impact white American can have in breaking down cultural barriers while changing the course of negativity towards black and brown Americans, and her best practices for success!ABOUT LAURALaura Kriska is a leading cross-cultural consultant with more than thirty years of experience bridging gaps in diverse workplaces. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies on four continents helping thousands of professionals build trust across Us versus Them differences based on nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age or any factor of identity. Her WE-building framework provides practical and actionable insights for creating a more inclusive and productive world.Born in Tokyo, raised in Ohio and now residing in NYC, Laura has been navigating culture gaps her whole life. She regularly speaks on the topic of inclusion and conducts bilingual training sessions around the globe. Considered an authority on cultural integration, she is a regular lecturer and a TEDx speaker. She was the first American woman to work in Honda Motor Company’s Tokyo headquarters. This experience is the basis of her first book The Accidental Office Lady.Go ahead today and connect with Laura and her team! Purchase her book "The Business of We" as well! businessofwethebook.comlaurakriska.comLink up with me! I'd love to hear from you, and I have resources galore for you! https://linktr.ee/champron

Tim joins from beautiful San Diego, CA to discuss Clubhouse vs other social media, how we launched his real estate business while in college in the mid-2000s, the importance and impact of utilizing SEO in attracting motivated property sellers, and his best practices for being successful in real estate or virtually any business model!ABOUT TIM - Hi, I’m Tim GordonSince I was a kid, I’ve found happiness building or fixing just about anything. It started with go-karts, then cars and eventually real estate. After 5 years in the corporate world I turned my love of real estate and projects into a career buying, fixing and redeveloping real estate in San Diego.I thrive in helping solve problems that can seem so overwhelming and complicated when it comes to selling a house. Following my company and personal mission to be kind, honest and clear in how I can help.Outside of work, I love to spend time with my fiancé Sara, surfing, traveling and being involved in the community. I have been a Big Brother in Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2013 and a leadership mentor for at risk youth through Stoked Mentoring and Urban Surf 4 Kids two fantastic organizations in Southern California.When buying a property, I understand these are the skills that help make me easy to work with. I hope my brief introduction allows you to feel more comfortable with me and my company. I believe it is important to be visible and accessible, allowing you to know who you are working with.www.gordonbuyshomes.comLink up with me!!! Many resources are available for you at https://linktr.ee.com/champron

Live from Clubhouse!!! I led a Q&A on utilizing virtual assistants with virtual assistant MJ Martinez, who is based in Houston, TX. She shares insight on her background, the mindset of the virtual assistant, how to maximize your VA's time for tasks that move the needle in your business, and much more! Don't miss this one if you're looking to hire a virtual assistant!To link up with MJ connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/mjmartinezva/Then tap in with me at www.linktr.ee/champron I provide you content that I believe you will find of value!

Lisa joins this episode and shares her distinct background, how she became a sought after leadership coach, defining capacity through financial, visibility, purpose, embodiment, structural, and boundary types, the 4 pillars of capacity in discernment, sovereignty, equanimity, and boundaries, how you can honestly engage these pillars for growth, leadership in business during the pandemic, and finally her two best practices you can implement in your life to be just a little better personally and professionally!ABOUT LISA - Lisa Fabrega is a leadership coach who helps ambitious people expand their capacity to handle more growth, wealth & success. For more than ten years, she has helped entrepreneurs, corporate executives, Academy Award nominees and Nobel Prize organization candidates break through boundaries that have been holding them back from their next level. Her signature approach enables clients to reach their highest levels of success and impact. Lisa has addressed thousands of people both on stage as a keynote speaker as well as when she appeared on podcasts including The Unmistakable Creative, Her Rules Radio and Tell Me A Story with Debra Silverman. She’s also been featured on CNN, Yahoo! News and The Huffington Post. She splits her time between Florida and California with her two rescue dogs, Luna and Sadie.Connect with Lisa at www.lisafabrega.com and let her know you heard here right here on The Minding Your Business Podcast!Let's link up! www.linktr.ee/champron

Live on the Clubhouse app I host a weekly real estate wholesaling power hour as part of my PROPERTY CHAMPS club. In this episode I held an open forum with many of my great contacts to discuss topics such as social media marketing with real estate, comparing and contrasting ringless voicemail, SMS text messaging, and cold calling as methods for property acquisitions. We also discussed for those who have closed real estate deals what we did with our first assignment fee payouts or for those who had not closed a deal what they would do with their assignment fee payout! You should tap in! www.linktr.ee/champron

Daniel joins me from Cabo to share his origin story, the importance of family in business, his principles for instilling the proper mindset with his Beyond Intention Paradigm, the inspiration behind his current and upcoming books, and much more!ABOUT DANIELAfter receiving a late diagnosis of Asperger’s and experiencing what can only be described as life-shattering trauma at the age of just 20, Daniel spent the next seven years struggling to keep these revelations and events from spilling into every area of his life. As a result of his struggles, Daniel built a simple, four-step system called the Beyond Intention Paradigm.Initially built as a lifeline grappling with suicidal thoughts, Beyond Intention was born, transforming Daniel’s life from misery to celebration. Through his own struggles, Daniel found a path to lasting joy and purpose and he wants nothing more than to share the tools that saved his life. To that end, he lives by this mission statement:“To Spearhead an evolutionary uplift in universal consciousness by awakening people to the importance of their unique role. This that is already encoded in them by way of a deep and often ignored or undervalued passion defined as their Dream.”Through his motivational speech, Daniel shares his vision of empowerment and joy. The books he has authored, his “Do it With Dan” podcast series (which is available on all major platforms, regular blogs, published articles and worldwide workshops; have all helped thousands across the globe. His prolific work recently earned him a spot in the Wall Street Journal as a “Master of Success”.As seen on Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX.Go to www.dreamwithdan.com now to tap in with Daniel!Link up with me!!!www.linktr.ee/champron

Nicki has great spirit and energy to go along with her passion for helping authors and companies be better with the quality content they deliver. But where did Nicki find her passion? Listen to this episode as she shares her origin story, her transition from the corporate world, the influence her family had on her career, what is a copywriter and what do they do, the importance of copywriting, the impact of the pandemic, and much more!!! ABOUT NICKINicki Krawczyk is a copywriter with 15+ years of experience, writing for multi-billion-dollar companies, solopreneurs, and every size business in between. She also coaches people to becomeprofessional copywriters and build thriving careers of their own via her website, www.FilthyRichWriter.com, and her Comprehensive Copywriting Academy. For her, being "filthy rich" means having a job you love, being good at what you do, and making great money doing it.www.FilthyRichWriter.comwww.FreeCopywritingTraining.comTap in with me and let's connect! Whether you want to unite on social media, you want to join in on free resources, listen to and book to be a guest on the podcast, or link up on Clubhouse I got you covered!https://linktr.ee/champron

I interviewed Ben and Brian last July on The CRA Files Podcast! As Co-Founders of findCRA! They shared insight into their own personal backgrounds, how they united to form findCRA, how the software helps banks nationwide uncover local opportunities to satisfy their Community Reinvestment Act responsibilities, and what's on the horizon for the modernization of the act enacted by Congress in 1977 to eliminate redlining and hold banks accountable for equitable delivery of products and services in the areas they do business. www.findcra.com ABOUT findCRAIt all started when our founders identified the need for a faster way for banks to find qualified nonprofit relationships to help meet the bank’s federal Community Reinvestment Act requirements. findCRA has come a long way since those initial conversations in 2013. Today, findCRA has grown into a national SaaS and CRA consulting company, supporting banks and nonprofits in the smallest communities to the largest cities.We’re committed to developing technology to modernize CRA. With that goal in mind, we have analyzed the myriad sources of data available that are important for CRA professionals to review. We’ve organized them into intuitive, powerful research tools, converting countless hours of manual research into instant results.All episodes of The Minding Your Business Podcast are available wherever you get your podcasts and www.champronbrooks.com!Text me at 312-847-4071 and let's tap in!

Dr. Slaughter and I had a very insightful dialogue in this episode. If you're a lover of education and multicultural presentation in education you'll love this episode! We discuss her unique background, attending a mostly white school while growing up in a proud black household, the impact of education today, how we can encourage more black and brown men into education as a career, her book "Turning The Page", and much more! About Dr. R. A. SlaughterDr. R. A. Slaughter, Ed.D., is an advocate for literacy, an educator, and a renowned author. Even as a child, Dr. Slaughter had a passion for education and dreamed of being a teacher. She began by teaching English at a public high school in Reading, PA. Later, she moved onto teaching college. Dr. Slaughter’s greatest accomplishment as a student was earning her Doctoral degree in Cognitive Studies in Reading from Widener University and her certification as a Reading Specialist via the Department of Education. Dr. Slaughter also pursued a career in writing and has published a number of books. She also worked as a features writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Tribune and recently began the column “The Reading Quilt.” She was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from Cabrini College in 2000.Pick up a copy of Dr. Slaughter's book! https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Page-Rachel-Slaughter-dp-1475857640/dp/1475857640/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=Hey link up with me on Clubhouse @champron and my club "Property Champs" if you're interested in networking with other real estate professionals nationwide!Text me 312-847-4071 no funnel no ns no spam it's a great way for us to connect and I can answer questions as well as share no cost resources!Don't forget! You can listen to all episodes of the podcast at www.champronbrooks.com!Olivia AlmagroO + Media Group, LLCOplusmediagroup.comolivia.almagro@gmail.com786.351.0299

Nathan brings great energy to this episode sharing his background in coming up from Carbondale, IL to Atlanta, how he launched his business, the resources available to you in starting your business in the midst of the pandemic, and his best practices for success! ABOUT NATHAN BUFFORDBorn and Raised in Carbondale, Illinois, Nathan Bufford started his first business Fresco Pastel, a T-shirt company, at the age of 14, and many others since then. Fresco Pastel was a stepping-stone for a larger picture, said Bufford. Today, he is the successful operator of a BuildaBiz, a web-based small business incubator based in Atlanta. He has an Audio Engineering degree from the Art Institute of Atlanta.Specializing in on-going consultation for business owners, BuildABiz offers a number of strategies to help entrepreneurs succeed in their industry. These services include creative input, customized business plans, marketing strategies, business infrastructure development,legal/financial counsel, and consumer and commercial credit building programs. BuildABiz helps both startups and established businesses reach their goals and grow their brand.www.buildabiz.today is where you can go to learn more and get involved with Nathan and his team!Text me directly at 312-847-4071 and I'll reply! No bots no bs! I'll also send you a copy of my eBook on real estate exit strategies you can use for getting started in real estate!www.champronbrooks.com Be sure to connect with:Media Contact: Olivia AlmagroO + Media Group, LLCOplusmediagroup.comolivia.almagro@gmail.com786.351.0299

Joaquin "Waah" Dean joins this episode as we discuss the origins of the Ruff Ryders brand, the business of the music industry from his unique perspective, the time that the Ruff Ryders team worked before the roster of DMX, Eve, The Lox, Swizz Beats, and many others launched, managing success as a business owner, the DMX vs Jay-Z freestyle, my personal story around DMX's second album, and the positive impact the Ruff Ryders To The Rescue Foundation is having in black and brown communities across America.ABOUT JOAQUIN:A native of the Bronx, Joaquin Dean is a legendary and globally respected figure within theHip Hop community as the Founder and CEO of Ruff Ryders Entertainment - which hebuilt alongside his brother, Darrin Dean, and sister, Chivon Dean in 1988.Currently Mr. Dean has created an independent platform that assists in developing several RRentities while continuing to build his long-established global brand.Mr. Dean’s influence and extensive knowledge play an integral role in supporting the communitywith his nonprofit foundation, Ruff Ryders 2 The Rescue, a community watch/youth music-basedprogram, while he manages a record label, owns a Multi-Platinum Recording Studio, heads aTV/Film division through which with E1 and BET released The Ruff Ryder Chronicles in 2020, aswell as his streaming radio station Ruff Ryders Radio. Mr. Dean also oversees 400+ Ruff RydersLifestyle members which include motorcycle chapters worldwide.From its Yonkers, New York headquarters, Ruff Ryders Entertainment launched the careers ofDMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz, Cassidy, The Lox, as well as solo releases from all three members of TheLox all of whom are still known today.At its pinnacle, Ruff Ryders went on to release five label compilation projects over the course ofa decade with 35 million records sold collectively with two of its compilation albums debuting at#1 in same year and a host of their projects earning platinum and gold status.Overall, no matter how successful the Ruff Ryders has become, Mr. Dean has always given back,ensuring the community/the streets he came from were able to benefit from his company’sgrowth and fortune.Looking forward Mr. Dean’s approach to Ruff Ryders business will continue in the sametraditional operation, embodying family values and family business.CONNECT WITH JOAQUIN AND THE RUFF RYDERS TEAM!www.ruffryders.comwww.ruffryders2therescue.orgDon't forget to text me so we can link up for business! 312-847-4071 and ask for a FREE copy of my ebook "Investing in Real Estate With Little To No Money Down"www.champronbrooks.com

In this episode I share with you an answer to a question that I often get.....what do I mean by tenacious focus and how it serves as a game changer for me personally and professionally.Visit www.champronbrooks.com for real estate resources and to pick up a copy of my books that will help your level up journey!If interested in connecting in real estate join the CRM Real Estate Investing Tribe! www.fb.com/groups/crmrealestateinvestingtribe.com

Neel has a tremendous business acumen and is known for taking action in getting business! We discuss how he launched his business as a remote agile company long before it became the thing to do during pandemic, his travels, franchising his business, the cleaning industry for residential and vacation rentals, and much more!ABOUT NEEL:Neel is the and CEO of MaidThis® & MaidThis® Franchise, which helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts (Airbnb, VRBO, etc) with their cleanings. They've generated millions in revenue while having a fully remote team, and now they're on a mission to help others achieve the same. I’ve been a “digital nomad” for almost 5 years and currently still vagabonding around the world (pre-COVID at least). Connect with Neel and his team at www.maidthis.comText me at 901-545-3328 and let's connect as well as let me provide you a FREE copy of my ebook! www.champronbrooks.comwww.champspropertydata.com

Dr. Dorsha joins this episode to share her background, the ups and downs of building her business without a lot of initial business experience, how the support of her spouse has made a tremendous difference, how myURGENCYMD serves as an innovative resource for the public to have access to affordable yet effective healthcare 24/7, the state of healthcare amidst the pandemic, and her best practices you can implement for your success!Dorsha James, MD, is a 15-year veteran emergency medicine physician in the Nashville, TN area. She now serves as the CEO and chief medical officer for her company myURGENCYMD. myURGENCYMD is a national telemedicine company that provides members with access to 24-hour, seven-day-a-week virtual consultations with a board-certified physician to discuss non-emergency conditions. She enjoys empowering patients by helping them understand how to properly utilize the many avenues for the treatment of medical conditions to obtain optimal health. To learn more about the company, visit www.myurgencymd.com and www.drdorsha.comJoin me and the tribe! The CRM Real Estate Investing Tribe on Facebook where we share and discuss real estate resources, record live cold calls, review property deals, get connected with cash buyers, and much more! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/crmrealestateinvestingtribeAs always, thank you for supporting me and the podcast! www.champronbrooks.com

This episode is from The CRA Files Podcast that I host, my guest was Kraig Lounsberry of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois. We discuss his background, the CBAI, CRA, educating community bankers, and much more!www.cbai.comPlease visit www.champronbrooks.com to listen to past episodes and connect with me on various venture!!! Hey also text me at 312-847-4071!