Building Wealth Together

Episode 69: Wealth Building Wednesday – TSP, Being impactful in your 60s and 70s, and Real Estate Recommendations

JJ answers questions about why you should invest a little more aggressively than you might expect in your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a fantastic benefit of being a federal employee.  Also, JJ encourages those of you in your 60s, 70s, and 80s are entering the MOST IMPACTFUL time of your lives.  Finally, JJ talks about real estate - one of JJ's favorite topics! If you’re not sure where to start on your journey to financial independence, give JJ’s “3 Easy Ways to WIN with money” a try!  You’l...

Episode 68: Mindset Monday – Amy Oestreicher – Finding Resilience on Life's Detours

You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. Let me reassure you: it WILL be ok. You can let the storm beat you down, or you can harness its power to become a better you.  Connect with Amy: http://www.amyoes.com https://www.facebook.com/amyoestr  Amy's Free Gift: https://www.amyoes.com/subscribe  Get access to ALL the Healing My Sisters 2020 talks at http://rebrand.ly/hms2020 

Episode 67: Juice With JJ – You’re Invited to Contribute to My Discussion on Race and Economics

Are you willing to send me 3 min or less video or audio on one of these topics? - what the current racial tensions mean to YOU - what you are personally doing about it, or what you think others should do about - resources others can go to better understand your viewpoint I'm compiling something VERY special, and I’d love you to be a part of it. I'm looking for opinions on ALL sides of the manner and I promise whatever sound bites I use will portray you with respect and dignity. This ...

Episode 66: Wealth Building Wednesday – Help, I’m Hemorrhaging! And Should I Add Myself to Husband’s Loan

JJ answers questions about what to do when you’re working hard and the money is disappearing faster than you can make it.  Also, JJ talks about why it’s usually a bad idea to add yourself to someone’s loan, even if it’s your husband!  If you’re not sure where to start on your journey to financial independence, give JJ’s “3 Easy Ways to WIN with money” a try!  You’ll find it at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com

Episode 65: Mindset Monday – Minister Jalisa Hardy - Re-Defining Your Life

You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. With everything going on in the world, people really need HOPE right now: Hope that we can find meaning and purpose through all this. Hope that our families will be ok. Let me reassure you: it WILL be ok. You can let the storm beat you down, or you can harness its power to become a better you.  Connect with Jalisa at: http://bit.ly/itsallinme2 https://www.facebook.com/StandOutSpiritually/ Jalisa’s Free Gift: http://bit...

Episode 64: Wealth Building Wednesday –Money Questions Answered College Debt Free and Never Again Moments

JJ answers questions about starting out from college and the “never again!” moments that keep us motivated to stay out of debt, build wealth, and leave a legacy.  If you’re not sure where to start on your journey to financial independence, give JJ’s “3 Easy Ways to WIN with money” a try!  You’ll find it at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com

Episode 63: Mindset Monday – Lois Wagner Forgiving the Unforgivable

Lois Wagner – Forgiving the Unforgivable Connect with Lois at: http://walkingwithoutskin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/www.walkingwithoutskin/ Lois' Free Gift: https://bit.ly/3cavnBg You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. With everything going on in the world, people really need HOPE right now: Hope that we can find meaning and purpose through all this. Hope that our families will be ok. Let me reassure you: it WILL be ok. We are all going to come through...

Episode 62: Juice with JJ - Class of 2020 Berlin Wall, Free Mandela, and Why FREEDOM is my rally cry

JJ encourages the class of 2020 talking about certain world history events shaped her (fall of the Berlin Wall, Freeing Nelson Mandela, etc) and how the class of 2020 can use this time of history to make them bitter or better.  She gives simple steps for harnessing the good from every adversity, effectively turning adversity into an advantage. Get more encouragement and practical money steps at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com

Episode 61: Wealth Building Wednesday Closed Businesses: Prepare For The Abundance That Will Follow COVID-19

Some businesses are thriving right now. Others are barely keeping afloat.  And others are completely shut down.  If your business has slowed down, I want to encourage you that this won’t last always.  Eventually the restrictions will react.  We don’t know when, so I recommend conserving as much cash savings as possible, but in the meantime, NOW is the time to get familiar with tools and techniques that will help prepare you and your business to handle the large amount of customers that will ...

Episode 60: Wealth Building Wednesday COVID-19 Edition So What NOW?

So now what? How do you balance the need to make more money with the need to protect your health? What do you do with your stimulus check? How do you structure your business and life for the next big pandemic? The world is so different today than it was just 2 months ago. Some of you feel overwhelmed working double and triple shifts as essential workers, healthcare, military, etc. You can barely come up for air. My hat’s off to you. Some of you have binged everything you are interested in ...

Episode 59: Wealth Building Wednesday Sunk Costs, Overpricing Your Value, and the Science Behind My B-Day Free Gift

JJ’s been sick in bed these last 3 days so was not able to record tonight’s “Wealth Building Wednesday COVID Series #5.” She will be getting tested for COVID soon, and in the meantime, here’s a blast from the past.  Those of you who are part of JJ’s “Real Success Mentoring Program” will recognize this as the 2018 class explaining why she did a giveaway gift on HER birthday and what business lessons you can learn from it, such as the fallacy of sunk costs and the tendency for new coaches to...

Episode 58: Mindset Monday - Harnessing the Elusive Mindset

What is mindset, and why is it so elusive?  Learn how you can take charge of your life and your thoughts to create the life you’ve always dreamed you could have.  It IS possible, and it begins with an empowered mindset.

Episode 57: Juice With JJ –African Americans and their Businesses Hit Hardest by COVID-19

This extract from a recent training on 12 Ways to Replace Your Income in Just 1 Year COVID-19 Edition where JJ talks about how African Americans are hit hardest by COVID-19.  Not only people, but also African American owned businesses.  Access the entire course (free) at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com

Episode 56: Wealth Building Wednesday – 12 Ways to Replace Your Income, COVID Edition

Why do most people stay stuck in jobs they can’t stand, surrounded by people they don’t like?  The #1 Reason Is FEAR! Fear of failure, of the unknown...and…believe it or not...fear of success! JJ will help you put your fears to rest with 12 tried-and-true ways to make money online, starting today! She'll outline which of these you can start with no money, and with an update for the current COVID situation, which ones you can start while social distancing. Take the "Grow  Your Own Money ...

Episode 55: Mindset Monday – Corrective Perspective Part 2

Things are not always what they seem! Are you ready to break free of old attitudes and begin living your best life?  Join our Building Wealth Together School for free at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com.  

Episode 54: Juice With JJ – Extroverts, please back off (staying connected while social distancing)

JJ may be prefer extroversion, but she still wants you to stay away.  So what’s a gregarious person to do during this time of social distancing?  Regardless of how we get our energy (extroversion or introversion), we all need to be connected to some level.   There’s a difference between being alone vs being lonely, and JJ also has tips to help you stay just connected enough to reduce stress and maintain the sanctity of your “thought space.” 

Episode 53: Wealth Building Wednesday – Sock it to 'Rona With These 5 Investments You Can Make Right Now

There are people making money during this crisis. If you're not one of them, learn what you can do to protect your family and set yourself up to succeed in the next market crash. If you are succeeding or have excess funds right now, stay tuned as JJ explains where to invest them.   This is #3 in our “Surviving COVID-19”series. Get the rest (it’s free) at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com

Episode 52: Mindset Monday – Corrective Perspective Part 1

Things are not always what they seem! Are you ready to break free of old attitudes and begin living your best life?  Join our Building Wealth Together School for free at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com.  

Episode 51: Juice With JJ -  Stop Spamming Me With Your Coronavirus Emails

Who else has received over 2,000 emails every day this week?? From old “friends” who suddenly want to “help” you through Coronavirus issues (for a fee of course), to a multitude of businesses you never heard of! Look, I get it: some people have lost a lot of business and they’re trying to reach out and get any business possible.  Unfortunately, you get out of the world what you put into it.  If you put out desperation, less than honorable techniques, and manipulation strategies, then it wi...

Episode 50: Wealth Building Wednesday - 7 Ways Your Business Can Survive the 'Rona Intact

There are many companies making money right now. It’s not just Walmart and the pharmacy. There are hairstylists who are still making money. There are restaurateurs who are still making money. There are people in all kinds of industries who are making money right now. And there are all kinds who are losing it.  This episode was a LIVE recording we did for Wealth Building Wednesday that talks about how to ensure your business survives this crisis intact! Get the first lesson via podcast (Epi...

Episode 49: Mindset Monday – Building A Business That Carries You Through Grief, Part 2

Today JJ continues talking about how she built a business that continued (pretty much on its own) while she was grieving her father. Though some things certainly took a hit, she outlines what YOU can do to prepare for similar situations.  JJ had no idea she would lose her father 5 years (almost to the day) after starting her business, so one thing JJ emphasizes is that “The best time to launch your dream was 5 years ago.  The 2nd best time is TODAY!”  If you haven’t already heard it, be sure...

Episode 48: Juice With JJ - Fix the Problem, Not the Symptoms

If things aren't getting better, maybe you're only solving symptoms rather than the main problem.  In today’s Juice With JJ, we’re encouraged to seek out the root of a problem, rather than just trying to solve symptom after symptom after symptom.  They may not appear to be relate, but you might find, after a comprehensive search, that the symptoms really ARE related after all.  Then you can fix the problem for good. You can learn more about JJ’s life-changing coaching and courses at JJConw...

Episode 47: Wealth-Building Wednesday - How to Survive COVID-19 Financially

If you’re feeling afraid, anxious, or depressed about the impact of Coronavirus on your job, finances, or future, I invite you to join me for an hour of HOPE!  I want to assure you that you CAN survive this.  Not only can you SURVIVE THIS, but you can set yourself up for success so that you will THRIVE!  Your future isn’t ruined.  Your life is not over.  It WILL be ok.  And I’m going to show you how to take ownership of this situation so that you can sleep peacefully at night. Look, some p...

Episode 46: Mindset Monday – Building A Business That Carries You Through Grief, Part 1

Today JJ talks about how she built a business that continued (pretty much on its own) while she was grieving her father. Though some things certainly took a hit, she outlines what YOU can do to prepare for similar situations.  JJ had no idea she would lose her father 5 years (almost to the day) after starting her business, so one thing JJ emphasizes is that “The best time to launch your dream was 5 years ago.  The 2nd best time is TODAY!”  Are you ready to break free of old attitudes and b...

Episode 45: Juice With JJ - Breaking Free of Mental Bondage Begins With This One Skill

If you’re doing everything you know to do, but it’s still not working out (whether in business, relationships, finances, health, parenting, etc) then you NEED the one skill JJ teaches in this podcast.  To watch the corresponding video, visit JJ’s YouTube channel https://youtu.be/oNe_S7JjMWQ Are you ready to break free of old attitudes and begin living your best life?  Join our Building Wealth Together School for free at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com.   

Episode 44: Wealth-Building Wednesday: What College Loans Have to Do With Eating Dog Food In Retirement

JJ gets into a bit of a rant on College Loans – including what they have to do with eating DOG FOOD IN RETIREMENT! Ask your question for the next podcast at www.JJConway.org.  Please note: this recording was worked around travelling to the  UN for International Women’s Day Observance, so please forgive the background noise. ​Get our new “3 Easy Ways to WIN with Money” Course at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com. 

Episode 43: Mindset Monday – Get Confident by Controlling Your 3 Brains

Every wonder why you sometimes respond so strongly “in the moment” and make the wrong decision?  It could be your lizard brain at work!  Or your mammal brain tapping into emotions you didn’t even realize were there!  Learn about these two brains and the human brain that gives us delayed action (if we choose it).  This lesson will be freeing for many of you! ​Get the full “Countdown to Your Best Life Ever” Course at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com. 

Episode 42: Wealth Building Wednesday – I Make Plenty of Money so Why am I Broke?

Check out our new “3 Easy Steps to WIN With Money” Course at www.BuildingWealthTogether.com.  Simply enroll in the class, and you’ll learn the first 3 things JJ requests everyone does to start managing their finances by design, not default. Today we answer your money questions with style and grace, including what to do when you make enough money but have no idea where it goes each month. 

Episode 41: Mindset Monday – What Plastic Surgeons Taught Us About Self Image

Hi everyone! I've had a couple episodes "built" for awhile now but kept waiting to get more built so I don't come back from grieving, post a few, and then get derailed by the next family emergency.  I realized today that these posts and interviews are going to get stale if I keep waiting for everything to be perfect. Isn't that just like life?  We miss out on SO much while waiting for things to be perfect!   Well today we're talking about mindset, and I'm so glad you're with me on this...

Episode 40 Juice With JJ: Honoring Dad By Living Abundantly and Moving Forward

Hey everyone, I hope you can understand the long hiatus. I'm not sure I'm ready yet to "get back into it" but I also know that my family sacrificed a LOT to help me get my ministry and business off the ground and it would dishonor both them, Dad's memory and the faith you've placed in me (especially those of you with paid classes) if I don't push past my discomfort and ate least TRY to re-start my podcast, newsletter, and classes.  So we'll start back up after New Years.  I'm going to be off...

Episode 39: Your Commitment and Advice for Commission Earners Like Realtors

Today JJ jumps right into answering your money questions, and talks about some of her toughest money struggles.  To answer one particular question, she outlines an action plan for commission earners that will help you harness the power of your "good months" so you can live the good life, even in the "down months."   If you’re struggling to take charge of your money right now, we invite you to book a no-cost consult with JJ Conway. You can learn more about JJ’s life-changing courses at JJCo...

Episode 38: Mindset Monday – 7 Steps to Empowering Others  

Today we continue our study of John Maxwell’s Becoming a Person of Influence (get the book HERE). You'll learn 7 instantly implementable steps to help you empower others.  Dial in every Monday at 11:30 am CT, 12:30pm ET, or catch it later on the Building Wealth Together Podcast.  Each lesson is now only 30 minutes.  Dial: (515) 604-9099, Access code: 192-891-499.  If you’re struggling to take charge of your money right now, we invite you to book a no-cost consult with JJ Conway. You can le...

Episode 37: Juice With JJ – How You Handle Potholes is How You Handle Life

Episode 36: Wealth Building Wednesday – The Secret to Staying Motivated

Today JJ jumps right into answering your money questions.  During one particular question, she uncovers the secret to staying motivated, and this single behavior will help you overcome ANY obstacle in your life, not just money issues.  If you’re struggling to take charge of your money right now, we invite you to book a no-cost consult with JJ Conway. You can learn more about JJ’s life-changing courses at JJConway.org.  All proceeds benefit the Global Youth Initiative of Northwest Louisiana.

Episode 35: Mindset Monday – 9 Ways A Person of Influence Connects With Others

Today we continue our study of John Maxwell’s Becoming a Person of Influence (get the book HERE). You'll learn 9 instantly implementable ways to connect with others.  Dial in every Monday at 11:30 am CT, 12:30pm ET, or catch it later on the Building Wealth Together Podcast.  Each lesson is now only 30 minutes.  Dial: (515) 604-9099, Access code: 192-891-499.  If you’re struggling to take charge of your money right now, we invite you to book a no-cost consult with JJ Conway. You can learn...

Episode 34: Juice With JJ – if You Expect a Miracle, Do the Work!

Faith without works is dead.  When you prepare for the miracle you’re hoping and praying for, you show the “universe” that you truly have faith.  Whether you’re believing for wealth, a spouse, healing, or some other miraculous goal, you’ll receive it much faster if you “do the work.”  If you’re struggling to take charge of your money right now, we invite you to book a no-cost consult with JJ Conway. You can learn more about JJ’s life-changing courses at JJConway.org.  All proceeds benefit ...

Episode 33: Wealth Building Wednesday – Stop Blaming the Past, and Start Crafting Your Future

Before answering your money questions, JJ does some introductory teaching on intentionality from John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.  Then she answers questions about crafting your future:  kids going off to college, young couple saving for a house, and how to avoid the dismal retirement currently being suffered by so many dependent on the state for their care and feeding.  If you’re struggling to take charge of your money right now, we invite you to book a no-cost consult with JJ...

Episode 32: Mindset Monday – A Person of Influence Navigates For Others

As Ann Landers discovered through her column, each of us is a little lonely, just waiting for someone to come along and understand us. When you show up for someone, acknowledging them, letting them know you “see” them, and showing you care, you begin the process of developing influence with them.  Take your influence (and, by default, your leadership) to the next level by helping them navigate from here to their dreams.  Help them navigate through life, and to see problems as opportunities f...

Episode 31: Juice With JJ – Be Careful Who You Emulate!

JJ tells the story of a senior master sergeant in the Air Force who decided he didn’t want to make the next (and highest) rank of chief because of what he observed in the lives of all the chiefs he knew.  He decided his family was more important, and I hope you will too after hearing today's little chat.   **NOTE** Sorry gang, I was so proud of myself getting this pre-built earlier in the week.  But I did something wrong and it never posted.    If your priorities need an adjustment, ...

Episode 30: Wealth Building Wednesday – Money Journal Challenge and A Partner Who Wont Contribute

An “practically single mom” gets advice on how to prioritize her finances AS WELL as some “money in marriage” advice in when to take a “strategic pause” from doing everything for everyone.  JJ also talks about how to plan for retirement and starts this episode off with a money mindset teaching and challenge that will transform the way you think about money.    Do the challenge. Post a video of your response, and then email that video link to JJ (use the contact info at JJConway.org) and ...

Episode 29: Mindset Monday – A Person of Influence Enlarges Others

Today we continue our study of John Maxwell’s Becoming a Person of Influence (get the book HERE). You'll learn how helping others grow actually enlarges YOU.  Dial in every Monday at 11:30 am CT, 12:30pm ET, or catch it later on the Building Wealth Together Podcast.  Each lesson is now only 30 minutes.  Dial: (515) 604-9099, Access code: 192-891-499.  The first person we must enlarge is ourselves. You can't pour from an empty cup, and you can't love your neighbors as yourself if you don'...

Episode 28: Juice With JJ – Declutter Your House, Body, Mind, Relationships and Spiritual Life

It's time to DO something about that physical clutter in our houses, emotional clutter in our minds, relationship clutter, fat and toxic clutter in our body, and even spiritual clutter in our lives! JJ talks about why we must declutter our lives of things that no longer serve the person we are trying to become.  If you struggle to let go of things, or if you find that your house, body, mind, relationships and spiritual life are overly cluttered, then reset your subconscious thinking with...

Episode 27: Wealth Building Wednesday – Tell Your Money Who’s the Boss, How to Get Your Dream Job

JJ jumps right into answering your money questions.  She talks about getting freelance gigs with online website providers, pursuing your dream job when you’re stuck somewhere else, making sure your investments pass the “Grandma Test” and the “Washington Post Test,” and how to pay down debt when you’re barely breaking even. If your money habits need a change, then it’s time to reset your subconscious thinking, which you will do as par to JJ’s Think and Grow Rich Course.  Learn more about JJ...

Episode 26: Mindset Monday – A Person of Influence Understands People

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!” Right? NO!  NO! NO! JJ challenges this old adage and shows you how sometimes, especially if you are an entrepreneur, you will have more fun, help more people, and make more money by treating them the way THEY want to be treated!  JJ gives you 2 quick and easy questions, based on the DISC behavior assessment, to help you instantly pinpoint the personality type of the person in front of you, so you can tailor your message to their need...

Episode 25: Juice With JJ You Are Enough

Are you tired of feeling like you’re not enough? Not pretty enough, not smart enough, not rich enough?  JJ is here to tell you that YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are perfectly gifted, talented, and resourced to do whatever it is that you were designed and purposed to do. You may not have the resources in hand, but you have already been equipped and everything you need will show up when you need it. JJ explores some of the reasons we don’t feel like we are enough (we might not be doing enough, we m...

Episode 24: Wealth Building Wednesday - JJ Answers Your Questions with style and grace

JJ jumps right into answering your money questions.  Wheter you’re swimming in debt and don’t know how to prioritize your monies, or whether you’ve recently gotten engaged and need help determining whether to buy a house beforehand, JJ has an answer for YOU!  If your money habits leads need guidance, then it’s time to reset your subconscious thinking, which you will do as par to JJ’s Think and Grow Rich Course.  All proceeds benefit the Global Youth Initiative of Northwest Louisiana.  Learn ...

Episode 23: Mindset Monday – Becoming Influential by Listening to Others AND Yourself

Listening communicates respect, concern, and appreciation.  We all know that we “have 2 ears and 1 mouth so we should listen twice as much as we speak,” and we all know that we should listen to understand, not just to formulate our next point.  So why don’t we?  In today’s podcast, JJ applies John Maxwell’s thoughts on listening and equips you with practical tools to learn how to become a better listener.  JJ also touches on why it’s incredibly important to be able to listen to YOURSELF!  ...

Episode 22: Juice with JJ – If He Gave You the Vision, He’ll Send Provision

JJ talks about the success of the Women Building Wealth Together 5th Annual Convention DESPITE all the things that went wrong behind the scenes.  Says JJ:  “So many things went wrong behind the scenes that I cannot possibly claim credit for the power of today's conference (to God be the Glory). Terri Robertson Pugh showed us how to live #OnPurpose, Desiree Soco shared the power of finally making a decision to live for yourself, Janet Bourcier encouraged us to suspend the need to know "how"...

Episode 21: Wealth Building Wednesday – the Reticular Activating System

We all know money problems aren’t really money problems.  After all, the math is simple, and if solving money problems was a matter of doing math, none of us would ever be in debt and all of us would be heavily invested in the market and real estate.  So what’s the problem?  It’s our emotions and faulty belief systems!  Today, instead of Q&A, JJ takes us on a journey inside our brain. We look at the role of the Reticular Activating System, and how we can harness this powerful mental faculty ...

Episode 20: Mindset Monday – Becoming Influential by Having Faith in People

People are isolated.  John Maxwell wrote about this back before facebook and social media existed, and the problem is far much worse today!  Most people don’t have faith in themselves and when we look around, most of us don’t have anyone who has faith in us.  JJ shares Maxwell’s strategy for developing the habit of having faith in others.  Like any other habit, you CAN cultivate this behavior in your life.  It will open up so many doors for you!  To develop more faith in yourself, you’re wel...