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Your Future Is Now shares information that inspires people from all walks of life that have a dream or desire to create their OWN destiny. The show's main sponsor is Speakers Pathway Coalition, founded by Jim Grant, a Vietnam Veteran and Don Mcgrath whose father was a Prisoner of War during WWII. This military connection inspired them to create a support program and the event, Pathway For Vets designed to bridge the gap for Veterans, Military Personnel and their Spouses. 

Sponsored by Speakers Pathway Coalition. We provide training for TEDx Talks, Speakers, Authors, Internet Marketers, Networking, How to Craft Your Talk using Story Telling. For more information go to www.speakerspathway.com

Pathway For Vets focuses on the transition from military life to civilian life. Especially assisting the spouses of veterans and military personnel. The spousal unemployment rate is 3 times the national average. Most Veteran Service Organizations (VSO's) focus on offering training for employment, which is a good thing, but the spouses normally suffer a loss of income when PCS orders assign their military family to another military installation.

Would you like to know 'HOW' to create a career instead of just hoping to get another job? In addition, receive training and coaching in how to generate income by creating and turning your dream or your goal in life to a profitable business.

Do you have a message? Are you interested in creating a TED Talk? Do you want to become an author, or motivational speaker or coach, or create an online business? What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Do you want to start a non-profit cause? If you said yes ,to any of these questions, Your Future Is Now is the show for you.

Jim Grant retired a Master Sergeant that served 3 years on Active Duty and served a tour of duty in Vietnam (1969-1970). In addition, Jim served an additional 28 years in the National Guard and Army Reserves for a total of 31 years of service in the US Army. During his military career, Jim was a Certified Instructor teaching a multitude of soldiers over a 12-year span. While serving in the reserves, he owned a manufacturing business for over 20 years serving many Fortune 500 companies.

From a recent interview with Jim. "I am an author and have written several books. The one that is most popular is 'Overcoming The Fear Of Public Speaking.' I also wrote 'The Man In The Alley' a story about a son going through his dad's papers after his death and wanted to find the man that saved his dad's life in Vietnam. When I wrote 'Paw Prints In Heaven' this was therapy for me after I lost a beloved pet and I've lost quite a few. I am the author and creator of 'The Future Is Now'. This course is my greatest contribution as it culminates my entire life experience in business and serving in the military. I share what I've learned in leadership, management, running a business and I include things from my education and military training."Don McGrath, Ph.D. is an award-winning author and speaker, having written 50 Athletes Over 50, Vertical Mind: Psychological Approaches for Optimal Rock Climbing, and The Climb: A Leadership Fable About Navigating Challenging Change.

Don is the co-founder of Speakers Pathway Coalition, a company dedicated to people that want to become an entrepreneur, or author, create Tedx Talks, become a speaker or build an online business. Speakers Pathway provides the training and coaching to enable you to accomplish your dream.

Don led high-performance engineering teams in Fortune 500 companies for nearly 30 years, and is also an accomplished rock climber, having scaled thousands of climbs around the world. He now has turned his attention to showing others how to achieve the success he has had in getting his message out to the world by helping them write their book, get on stages, and deliver powerful talks that move people to action.

Rick Ceasri  "Using Videos To Help Grow YOUR Business & Build

YOUR Brand!!!   (https://rickcesari.com) 

Rick Cesari was our guest today and delivered a power pack show filled with inspiration and true life stories of the importance of utilizing videos.  Rick is an Author, Keynote Speaker and a Video Marketing Srategist taking NEW Brands and converting them into household names. 

Speaking of Brands....Have you heard of....George Foreman Grill...Juiceman...Oxiclean.. SoniCare...Rug Doctor...GoPro....just to name a few.  

These companies are all clients of Rick's and he help create their Branding & Marketing Strategy.  

In addition, Rick is working with one of our great friends here at "Your Future Is Now"...Gordon Bond of Bond Arms. https://www.bondarms.com

"Your Future Is Now" is sponsored by Speakers Pathway Coalition. To training for TEDx Talks, Speakers, Authors, Internet Marketers, Networking, How to Craft Your Talk using Story Telling. For more information and to receive YOUR FREE COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS...go to https://SpeakersPathway.com

One of the interesting stories Rick shared concerned a small company that found a special niche and competed against some huge corporate giants in the camera business like Sony.  This company was GoPro and he shared about their humble beginnings and the marketing venture he undertook with them to be the success they are today. (https://gopro.com)

Back in August Rick received a call asking him to work once again with George Foreman.  George was going to be the spokesman for Real Time Pain Relief  (https://rtpr.com)

In addition to these and other exciting stories about people and companies he has helped; Rick shared some gold nuggets for the listening audience. 

There are THREE Types of Videos: 1) Tutorial showing how to do something....2) Demonstrational this video focuses on the "Benefits for the End User" and 3) TestimonialVideos.  Testimonial videos are huge in reenforcing the Value of the Product or Service. 

Rick stressed the imporatnce of Videos in building your business.  Did you know that 50% of all internet users look for videos related to a product or service...BEFORE...they visit a store?  

Did you know that viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video, compared to 10% when they read it in text. 

Robert W. Jones (asks)...."Are YOU In Solitary Confinement?" 

TOO Many Entrepreneurs find themselves 'STUCK' in SOLITARY CONFINEMENT!!!!

That is EXACTLY what happens to a lot of entrepreneurs...many used to work in a cubicle inside a business environment and they want to become entrepreneurs and all they do is go from the cubicles of Corporate America to finding themselves STUCK in a small office space in their homes in....Solitary Confinement. This is WHY most entrepreneurs QUIT or give up. Some can even become clinically depressed. 

That was one of many catalysts that inspired Robert and his Beautiful Bride Shawn Jones to create Network Together. 

Robert is the Founder and Owner of Network Together and Shawn is their CEO and she is fondly known as "The Boss".  Their website is https://www.networktogether.net and their company puts on the exciting iNetwork Expo which is a community business extravaganza that brings people face to face in a Community 2 Community Network (C2C) for more information go to https://inetworkexpo.com

Robert W Jones was our guest today on the show. He is an Internet Marketer, Speaker, Leader, Mentor and Trainer. His organization provides a platform for Public Speaking, Business and Personal Development, Business Networking and Cause-Related marketing outlets for members who in addition want to serve the Youth and Not-For-Profit orgnaizations in their communities. 

Best Part?  Network Together is growing and expanding EXPONENTIALLY to other areas across America.  Wanna know more?  Contact Robert at robert@networktogether.net and ask Robert to add your name to the electronic version of the iNETrepreneur Magazine that is filled with exciting information.  

The entire show was electrifying with Robert's message revealing his passion in helping and encouraging others to become GREAT Servants as that is the mission of Network Together...

"If You Heart Is NOT In It...YOU Can't Win It!!!"

This inspired a lot of great encouraging thoughts to ponder on, maybe write down...or as Jim likes to say..."Brand This Into YOUR Brain." 

Do YOU want to be "Popular or Profitable?"..."Your Heartset is YOUR Mindset"....the importance of "Community 2 Community Business Relationships" and many more inspiring comments and thoughts. 

Both hosts, Jim Grant and "Dandy Don" Mcgrath shared their experience in observing and working with Robert W. Jones & Shawn Jones and their members in this C2C business network of neighbor helping neighbor.  Jim stated it reminded him of the 'Barter System' he saw growing up as a kid on a farm.  Neighbors would pitch in and help each other and that is exactly what Jim & "Dandy Don" personally experienced in Phoenix when several Network Together members of this C2C Network introduced them to others that could benefit from the services their company offers. 

"Your Future Is Now" is sponsored by Speakers Pathway Coalition. We provide training for TEDx Talks, Speakers, Authors, Internet Marketers, Networking, How to Craft Your Talk using Story Telling. For more information and to get YOUR FREE "Complimentary Gifts" go to https://SpeakersPathway.com

Robert spoke in great detail about the importance of this C2C Network and HOW it generates a stronger community not only for the benefit of creating business, sure that's very important; however, it includes personal development, giving back to our youth, building strong alliances within the community. 

With 17 chapters and growing EACH YEAR there are over One-Thousand opportunities for business and community leaders to meet at local chapters and it you are a Speaker....or want to be a Speaker, this is a WONDERFUL opportunity for you to share your message, getting your message across to those YOU can Help!!!  

Nathan Hirsch      https://outsourceschool.com

Nathan Hirsch is an entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He co-founder FreeeUp.com with 5k and grew it to 12 Million a year in revenue.  Then sold it.  

FreeeUp is a  marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted freelancers in eCommerce, digital marketing, and much more. He has sold over $30 million online and regularly appears on leading business podcasts around the world. 

"Your Future Is Now" is sponsored by Speakers Pathway Coalition. To training for TEDx Talks, Speakers, Authors, Internet Marketers, Networking, How to Craft Your Talk using Story Telling. For more information and to receive YOUR FREE COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS...go to https://SpeakersPathway.com

Nathan went into great detail about the Interviewing Process, how to PROPERLY Train your Virtual Assistants, the Onboarding and Managing of a team of Virtual Assistans. 

In addition to ALL of the great infromation Nathan shared he aswered ONE very important question...How much do you pay your VAs?

Nathan also covered...WHEN...When is the time RIGHT to figure out if I can afford a VA and how much?

And how VA's can FREE YOU UP so you can be focused on running your business focusing on Growth and Expansion. 

In addition, Nathan covered other topics of "FINDING" the right person for each task.  

How important STRONG and CLEAR Communication is in giving detailed instructions to your VA's.  You Must ensure that YOU and your VA are on the same page and there is absolute clarity on the task they are to perform for you. 

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Sophia Olivas

Todays' guest on our show was Sophia Olivas. Her topic was Women's Financial Sovereignty - The Surprising Facts"

Sophia is a Best-Selling Author, International Speaker, CEO & Philanthropist.

Her message today is anchored in... Eradicating poverty in Women's Lives through blockchain technology.

"Your Future Is Now" is sponsored by Speakers Pathway Coalition. To training for TEDx Talks, Speakers, Authors, Internet Marketers, Networking, How to Craft Your Talk using Story Telling. For more information and to receive YOUR FREE COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS...go to https://SpeakersPathway.com

When women are faced with a challenge, especially one that is chronic, to get the most leverage and traction, identify and work at the root cause. Facing poverty, violence, and mental health challenges, the research points women's financial sovereignty as a breakthrough solution.

When women are financially solvent, they:
·  Go further in their education
·   Have kids later in life
·   Have less kids
·   Choose better domestic partners
·   Take better care of their physical and
mental health

Research further shows:
·  When women are given money and
business opportunities, the community
rises up.

Conclusion: When women are financially solvent, poverty is eradicated, violence is alleviated, and mental health is bolstered

Contacts for Sophia:

http://www.sophiaolivas.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiaolivas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theSophiaOlivas

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/WhatHopeMeans

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SophiaOlivas 

Youtube :     @SophiaOlivas (thesophiaolivas@gmail.com)

https://lp.constantcontact.com/su/JQ3EErI/SpeakerSophiaOlivas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3VfIDGEcxo

Tamra Blankenship was out guest today and delivered a power-packed show filled with great advice in our daily relationships. Her website is www.TamraBlankenship.com Her Email is tamra@TamraBlankenship.com

Today's theme began by focusing on others that are serving in a capacity that prevents them from being with their loved ones during Christmas. We normally think about our men and women serving in the military, especially those that are serving overseas in dangerous areas.

But that is the tip of the iceberg. Further mention was made to remind us all of those that serve in a support capacity; police officers, fire fighters, doctors, nurses and the list goes on. Even employees of the power company are in high demand during the holidays whenever we experience power outages, especially during winter and freezing temperatures.

"Your Future Is Now" is sponsored by Speakers Pathway Coalition. To training for TEDx Talks, Speakers, Authors, Internet Marketers, Networking, How to Craft Your Talk using Story Telling. For more information and to receive YOUR FREE COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS...go to https://SpeakersPathway.com

Tamra gave many examples of how we can look at things differently, step back and examine our thoughts, our motives and look for our WHY do we react the way we do.

Tamra's insight and wisdom gives the average person a clear understanding of how to treat and respond to others. Tamra also shared information about how to cope for those that are experiencing loneliness during the holidays.

Please Subscribe and Share this podcast with others...especially those that are going through difficult times during the Christmas Season.