Careers and Cash Flow
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsA groovy personal finance podcast that helps professionals connect their career moves to their wealth goals. We teach you the skills needed to build a meaningful career that leads to more time, money and freedom.
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156 - Money, Mind and Gratitude
December 02, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 11.1 MBToday we continue the money conversation looking at the kinds of limiting beliefs you’ll need to shed to find success on the journey ahead. It’s a flashback to episode 61 that will set up some things are discussing over the next month. Special Announcement On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 2PM EST I’ll be the guest presenter for the team at Whats Next! Join us for this free webinar and learn how to level up your career over the next two years. Click here for more info and to rese...
155 - Mastery Takes Time
November 25, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 10.5 MBThe people you see winning aren’t necessarily better or smarter than you. However, they are producing more output. Hi, name is Dalan and as President of the Perfectionists and Overthinkers Association I’d like to welcome you to this meeting. Today we talk about reconfiguring your mind for success and getting unstuck. Question of the day: What have you been second guessing yourself on lately? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young profe...
154 - Seasons: Netflix Your Career
November 18, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MBTrying to figure out your entire life or career in one mouthful can be intimidating. Taking such a long view can also make you feel like you’re not making progress. Here’s a different approach. Divide your career into seasons and episodes similar to a series on Netflix (a good one). What is the main movement you will make happen in the story during this season? What will we learn about the main character (you)? Is there a pivotal episode that will have everyone talking? Ques...
153 - 5 Tips for Building More Income Streams
November 11, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 10.9 MBIncome augmentation sounds fun and exciting but it’s important to be sure you build these income streams the right way. In this episode we talk strategy. Learn what you need to think about before and during the construction of your empire. These five tips are especially crucial if you plan to do this while maintaining your main job. Remember, you don’t need to quit your job to be an entrepreneur. In fact that steady base salary can free you from a load of pressure as you build the othe...
152 - Monetize What You Have
November 04, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 8.44 MBToday we dive into how you can start augmenting your income. Yes you could start a huge business, create a new game changing app or be the next Warren Buffet. That can happen eventually, but let’s say you want to start with an extra few thousand dollars each month, as in this month. Can you monetize something that you currently have or know? Freedom is earned in phases so let’s look at how you can take some smaller steps now to get the money momentum rolling. Ques...
151 - 8 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Your First House
October 28, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MBAt some point in your career you may decided to leave your parents house or stop renting apartments. You want to buy a house. This is a big deal, and we want to make sure you are well-prepared to navigate the process. At this point I’ve purchased homes in three countries, and been involved with the bank financing for numerous other homes, commercial properties and even private islands. Here are some potholes to avoid so you come out like a champ! Take time and don’t rush the proc...
150 - Shifting Gears: New season, New(ish) Focus
October 21, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 7.34 MBIt’s been 150 episodes. Whew! Hard to believe sometimes, looking back at the years. Today we reflect on some lessons learned, and share our focus for this next evolution. We are still giving you the essential advice you need to build a career that leads to more time, money, and freedom. Now we are about to lean in on this money thing so you can make career decisions based on what’s best, not what you can afford. Question of the day: What questions do you have about money and...
149 - Freelancing to Freedom with Sachkia Barnes
October 14, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 27.5 MBWelcome to the final episode of season 1 in our Caribbean Wisdom Series. This season we are featuring brilliant minds from the British Virgin Islands. Today’s guest, Sachkia Barnes, brings hope and a path for those of you who may be in a job that you don’t love. Learn how to use freelancing as a way to gain more freedom and possibly transition into becoming a full entrepreneur. Connect with Sachkia here: www.sachkiabarnes.com Twitter - @sachkiabarnes Instagram - @sachkiabarnes ...
148 - Building a Business that Creates Careers with Michael Thomas
October 07, 2019 10:55 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBWelcome to season 1, episode 3 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series. This season we are featuring brilliant minds from the British Virgin Islands. Today’s guest, Micheal Thomas, brings a seasoned perspective from leading a family business that’s been growing for over 50 years. This episode is a master class on how to build a business that creates careers for other people. Mike shares his wisdom on: Navigating challenges. Working with your spouse and family. Networking and negotiat...
147 - Building a Corporate Career and a Business with Janette Brin
October 03, 2019 03:08 - 55 minutes - 32 MBThis is Season 1, Episode 2 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series! During the coming weeks we will feature powerful interviews with some of the brightest minds in the British Virgin Islands. Today we feature Janette Brin, a marketing expert and creative mind behind the fashion and lifestyle brand Caribbean Posh. Hear the story of how she gained leadership roles without compromising her femininity, built a major brand, and overcame personal trauma all while balancing work, family and busines...
146 - Stitching a Career In Fashion with Kristin Frazer
September 23, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 40.9 MBThis is the start of season 1 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series! During the next three weeks we will feature powerful interviews with some of the brightest minds in the British Virgin Islands. Today we feature Kristin Frazer and rising fashion mogul, Kristin Frazer of Trèfle Designs. Hear the story of how a young lady from a tiny island managed to overcome a $10,000 loss, build a brand, get noticed by Essence Magazine, and land her clothing on major celebrities including Chrisette Miche...
145 - Let Momentum Crush Procrastination (FTF mini pod)
September 19, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.49 MBProcrastination is usually step one in breeding a list of other problems like frustration and anxiety. Here’s a quick power tip on how to get unstuck and be on your way to productivity fast. Question of the day: What do you think makes you procrastinate? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/...
144 - Body, Career, and Performance with Jon-Christopher Sowells
September 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWhen it comes to career building we often jump to salary negotiation, job hunting, making the right moves in the office and similar topics. But it’s hard to do your best work if your body and mind are unprepared to sustain high performance. To make sure you have right tools to get that fitness level up we invited an expert to break it down. In this in depth interview JC talks about developing a career in the massive health and fitness industry and practical steps busy professionals lik...
143 - Power of Niche
September 09, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 7.49 MBWhen you start a new career is common to be curious about many areas and eager to be great, at everything. This energy if good, but you must know how to channel it properly. The spray and pray approach may satisfy your curiosity, but serious focus on one or two areas with yield faster results. Learn more about the power of niche on this episode. Question of the day: What niche could you focus on for the next 3 years? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advic...
142 - Credentials or Results?
September 05, 2019 12:49 - 9 minutes - 7.56 MBLately I’ve been thinking about the balance between credentials and results when it comes to growing a career or business. Which one matters more? Here’s where I’ve gotten so far with the debate. I’d be delighted to hear your take. Question of the day: Credentials or Results? Which one matters more? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com ...
141 - Criticism is Fertilizer
September 02, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 7.71 MBCriticism can sting like a bee sometimes, but it’s a crucial ingredient to mastering any skill faster that the average person. People who excel learn how to process feedback without letting it demoralise or overly inflate their ego. Think of it like pruning a tree. Get rid of the dead branches so the best of you can thrive. More on the inside. Question of the day: What was the most useful criticism you ever received? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advi...
140 - Brand Before Business
August 26, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.82 MBYour out of office profile, online and in the community can lend serious pre-selling weight to your next move. Before you even arrive at the negotiation table, build the image of yourself as an expert in a particular area. Tune in for more on how to make this happen. Question of the day: What do you want to be known for most? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www....
139 - Create Your Own Momentum (FTF Mini Pod)
August 24, 2019 04:16 - 11 minutes - 9.64 MBI’m fresh off the road recording interviews in the British Virgin Islands for season 1 of our Caribbean wisdom series. This a quick debrief from the trip as well an important less we all have to learn if the plan is get those dreams out of the clouds and make them reality. Question of the day: What have you been stuck on lately? Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com Connec...
138 - Hobbies and Hustles
August 19, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MBWhat’s your super power? Yes, there’s a job you’ve been hired to do, but what about the skills you use to execute that hobby or side hustle. When your main career seems unrelated you can gain serious mileage by activating those “extra” talents. In this episode we discuss practical step for making this happen and how you can pitch the idea to your team. Question of the day: What’s your other skill? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young prof...
137 - Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?
August 12, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBBefore you upgrade to LinkedIn Premium listen to this! If you’re on LinkedIn no doubt you’ve been taunted with upgrading to the elite “Premium” status for some extra perks. Last month I gave it a test run for 30 days to see if it’s worth the monthly investment and what would have to be true for you to really benefit from the features. Tune in for a summary that will help you decide whether it’s the right move for you. Question of the day: Have you used LinkedIn Premium ...
136 - Attention and Patience (FTF Mini Pod)
August 08, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.85 MBYou don’t need all the attention, just the right attention. In a digital world that has us conditioned to seek validation in likes and follows, I had a human reminder yesterday that consistent hard work in the pursuit of excellence get’s noticed by people who truly understand excellence. For now, remember, the right people are watching. For more on that last point about not being ready, check out this video from one of my favourite creators, Roberto Blake. https://www.youtube.co...
135 - Managing online subscriptions
August 05, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBSubscription models are en vogue now and most of us have at least one, or ten! It may be Netflix, Amazon Prime, or countless others. It’s important to keep them organized or they can quietly drain your bank account. Time to plug the financial leaks. Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv Connect with show on twitter @f...
134 - What Is Job Security? (FTF Mini Pod)
August 01, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.7 MBJob security? What is that and do you even want it? Rather, do you want the traditional version? Here’s a different take on how you can approach job security in the modern workplace. Question of the day: What does job security mean to you? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv Co...
133 - How to talk good
July 29, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBCleaning up your clutch word vocabulary is a fast way to improve your communication skills and sound like a leader. Today we discuss whether removing uhh, umm, and other fillers can make you sound more articulate and convincing. Clearly, this is good for your career. Or, does it even matter? Question of the day: Are crutch words natural and acceptable, or should we work on removing them ASAP? Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show note...
132 - Top 3 Most Valuable Currencies You Need to Build a Successful Career
July 22, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBWhat does is take to win? As in win in a sustainable way that lasts beyond the short term. Not surprisingly, the best things in life are seldom free. Let’s take a look at the things you will need in abundance along the journey. Today we examine the three most valuable currencies you need to succeed in a career. 3 Currencies Attention Character Commitment Question of the day: Which currency do you need to build the most right now? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential car...
131 - Social Media Better
July 15, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSocial media is our biggest opportunity and biggest distraction from grasping opportunities. Today we take a careful gaze at these apps and platforms that have captured so much of our time and attention. Are they good or bad? More importantly, how can we leverage what they offer to build our personal brand and career. Question of the day: What’s your favourite social media platform and why? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. ...
130 - What Keeps You Up At Night?
July 08, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBWhat if you could live forever? What if you could be immortal, or at least have your work live forever? These are things I seriously think about very often. Your purpose in life is strongly connected to what keeps you up at night. It may be a direct cue to your career choice, or something your career will finance indirectly. Here’s a reflective look at what keeps me up at night. I invite you to share yours. Question of the day: What keeps you up at night? (Comment below or ...
129 - Kevin Wu: How To Get Hired In Tech
July 01, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIf you found this podcast I’m willing to guess that you interact with technology regularly. Each day we at least hear about Google, Facebook, Uber, Twitter and other big tech companies. Have you wondered how people actually land one of the seemingly illusive jobs? Today we sit down with Kevin Wu to get the inside scoop on how you can make this happen. Kevin is the co-founder and CEO of Pathrise, a startup that acts as a career accelerator for students and young professionals breaking...
128 - Start Ugly: The Art of Progress
June 24, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MBToday we take you behind the mic of our operation and share some messy things we’re working on. In fact, this episode was recorded in that mess! One of the most common reasons for people not starting or quitting too soon is the humbling frustration of not being an expert on day 1, or 100. It’s tough, especially when you’re generally used to being good at the things you’ve been doing for a while. Here’s the irony. The only way to get better is to push through that initial mess for as...
127 - Your First 2 Years On The Job
June 17, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBOk so you got the job. Now what? This first two years will separate the rookies for the rock stars. We’re here to make sure you go hard and carve out your space amidst the tough competition. Today we share three crucial things you need to do during the first two years on the job. Question of the day: Have you done any of these three things already? Tell us about it! (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show...
126 - Small Minded by Osmosis
June 10, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBMake a distinction between one person's experience and what is possible for you. Thoughts are contagious so don’t become small minded by osmosis. More on the inside so tune in. Question of the day: What is one thing someone around you said that you started to believe without real evidence? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com Connect ...
125 - Build your own house
June 03, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIf you’re listening to this any time near the year 2019, you’re aware that there are way too many things competing for our attention daily. Mobile phones alone make it easy to access just about all the information you want and certainly a bunch of other stuff you don’t need. This can have serious negative effects on your own development, but here's how to fix it. More on this inside so check it out. Question of the day: Who is one person you admire and would like to work with one...
124 - Pivot. Don’t Quit!
May 27, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBHigh performers like to win. Hard work and challenges don’t phase you, but the idea of failure is scary. Sometimes it’s not even true failure, but just the appearance of it that makes you uncomfortable. The pursuit of success seldom takes a straight path, so be willing to make adjustments and course corrections along the way. In basketball, when a player pivots one foot stays planted in one spot while the other one is free to move as needed. You can do the same in your career. Be focu...
123 - Always say yes?
May 20, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBLooking to move up the corporate ladder? Demonstrate that you’re able to handle more. Interesting things happen when you set aside your insecurities and take confidence in your ability to learn whatever is needed. The first thought that often pops into our minds when presented with a new task is “I’ve never done that before and might look stupid if I try”. Maybe so, but once you get past that you can learn to excel in that new area. People who take on incremental tasks are incre...
122 - Hard Things First
May 13, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBHow do you run your day? Not just the morning routine before you leave home, but the entire day. We often start the day with big ambitious plans, then after lunch we begin to concede defeat and accept that a lot of that stuff will not get done. Here’s one twist to start knocking off some big items early: Do the hard things first. Instead of avoiding seemingly unpleasant tasks, push them to top of your list and attack them hard early in the day. To jump start the day, you may eve...
121 - Constructive Multi-tasking
May 06, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBSelf-improvement can work much faster when we engage in constructive multi-tasking. While isolating and focusing on one area certainly has its advantages, there are incremental gains available when we consciously choose how much attention to give a primary task, while learning some secondary skills. Take a rounded balanced approach. Health, discipline, education, happiness, overall performance. All of these are important, and you can train more than one area, just not all at the same i...
120 - Self talk is confusing
April 29, 2019 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBToday we begin a mini-series of short actionable tips you can use to boost your career and gain more traction. Today: Be intentional about your self talk. Even when you’re making jokes, be careful because your spirit can’t tell the difference. If someone else’s negative words can make you feel deflated, imagine how much more damage it causes when you are generating the negative vibes internally. Flip that concept and let your word build you up. Of course there is more to success ...
119 - The Spiritual Side of Success
April 22, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.85 MBIn this episode we discuss some mindfulness practices, you can use to increase your focus and overall performance. Yes, making the right moves and connecting with key players in the game are important to your career success, but there is a deeper part that often gets less attention: your mental and spiritual health. Remain calm, this is not about to be a sermon. The point here is that achieving great success takes serious mental toughness and focus. It’s hard to produce your best work ...
118 - Dwyane Wade is your career coach
April 15, 2019 08:00 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this show we’ll discuss how basketball legend Dwyane Wade moved beyond career to legacy, and reflect on Episode 88 “Career to Legacy” with updated commentary. Click here to view full show notes and the related video. Question of the day: Should we do like Dwyane? How can you start transitioning your mindset from career to legacy? Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com Con...
117 - Get Paid to learn
April 08, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBGet a job where you are paid to learn things you wanted to master anyway. I know this may sound a bit counter-intuitive since you think employers are hiring because you are already an expert, but you’d be surprised what they value more. Question of the day: What’s the number one skill you can learn at your “regular job”? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focust...
116 - No Days Off
April 01, 2019 00:16 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn a culture that’s constantly pushing us to give more in pursuit of success, is there even room for rest? Over the past few weeks I’ve been confronted with this and want to share some thoughts on how we can make work, work better. Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire
115 - Perfection Killed My Mojo
March 25, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThis is the true story of how perfection killed my mojo and made me miss many opportunities for growth. Do you find yourself doing nothing, because you don’t think what you do will be good enough? This is the fastest way to stay exactly where you are. Let’s talk about some great advice I heard this month: start ugly. Question of the day: What is one thing you can start today? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. ...
114 - Is Comparison the Thief of Joy?
March 18, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MBIt’s time to settle this old argument. Is comparison good or bad? Usually I’m pretty decisive, but this time I’m torn. Yes comparison can be toxic, but if managed correctly, it can be a great source of motivation. Have a listen to me arguing with myself, then let me know you thoughts. Question of the day: Is Comparison the Thief of Joy? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available a...
113 - New information + Massive Action
March 11, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBTo get more value from your career you need to increase the amount of value you can offer to clients. By “clients” I mean anyone involved in the chain of events that gets you paid. In some cases this may be the organisation you work for, teammates on a project or external clients. Hard work is great, but we also need to be serious about ongoing professional education. Whether it’s books, courses, podcasts or conferences, be intentional about getting new information and taking massive a...
112 - Mariyah Bryant: Supercharge Your Resumé and Leverage LinkedIn
March 04, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36.6 MBIf you’ve been wondering how to up your LinkedIn game and optimise your resumé to make that job hunt more successful this is your moment. Today we’re on the mic with Mariyah S. Bryant, founder of the career writing agency, The MFactor. As a Certified Professional Resumé Writer she is giving us the power tactics to make you stand out amidst the ocean of job seekers and win. Tune in to learn more. Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and...
111 - Just A Little Bit Longer Baby
February 25, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBSuccess takes time. Mastering a skill or career often takes longer than expected. There will be moments when you feel like quitting, but consider whether it’s really time to walk away. Have you done the work? Does your strategy need adjustments? Is it time to quit, or is the win on the other side of some hard work? In the words of legendary reggae singer Maxi Priest, let’s discuss whether you need to hold on “just a little bit longer baby”. Question of the day: What is one area...
110 - More Than Before
February 18, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 14 MBSo if I’m hearing you correctly, you want more out of life? More from your career, more return from your investments of time and energy. The good news is that you can have it and you already have most of what it takes to make it happen. The challenging news is that you will need to give more than before to manifest your best self. Tune in to learn why and how to get it done! Question of the day: What is one area of your life where you are ready to give more than before? (...
109 - 10 Tactics to Protect Your Energy
February 11, 2019 03:20 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MBIt’s hard to do good work, when you’re in a bad mood. Managing your energy is an active process. On this episode we discuss 10 tactics to protect your energy for high performance. Exercise & rest Food & Nutrition Silence Social Media Friends and family (For a deep dive on this one see Circle of Greatness Part 1 and 2. Episodes 007 and 014) Time management & organisation Delegate Money vs. Time Say no quickly Focus on your WHY Question of the day: What’s the num...
108 - Use What You Have
February 04, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 14.6 MBWe’re all guilty of doing it at some point. Using “I don’t have what it takes yet” as an excuse to avoid starting. It’s not starting that scares you. It’s the fear of failure, or the load of external judgement that litters the path to success. What if you had to accomplish your goals only using the skills and resources you possess now? What if it was life or death? It sort of is! Let’s talk about tapping into the juice inside you. Question of the day: What is one thing you...
107 - Nice to Have vs. Must Have
January 28, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 18.8 MBSome things are good but optional. Others are absolutely non-negotiable. This simple distinction determines in part, how much value people place on what you have to offer. It’s how much clients are willing to pay and how much your company is willing to give in return for your work. Question of the day: What is one must have item on your list? (Comment below or on twitter) Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. Full show notes and other resources available...