Future Self Podcast
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsAt the Future Self Podcast, we empower every aspect of your life. From business, to social, to personal, we provide blueprints and proven strategies to address the hang-ups that are keeping you from getting from where you are to where you want to be. Tune in every week for doses of valuable and actionable content from the top entrepreneurs, business executives, attorneys, and more. At the end of every episode, you will have valuable action plans that you can implement in your life today to start seeing measurable results immediately. Join us every Friday for valuable nuggets of wisdom guaranteed to make your future self your biggest fan.
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#37: Marc Mawhinney: Build a Stronger Business Like a Natural Born Coach
March 16, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 44.5 MBAfter spending a decade building a thriving real estate firm, Marc Mawhinney watched as the market—and his business—collapsed around him. In this pivotal moment, Marc made the decision to dust himself off and keep moving forward, going on to launch http://naturalborncoaches.com (Natural Born Coaches) and establishing himself as one of the premier business coaches in his niche. Key moments from this episode:9:26 Finding his way into coaching after 10 years in real estate 16:20 The danger of b...
#36: Jeff Jackson — Battling Gerrymandering, Harnessing the Power of Social Media, & How the Youth Will Save the World
March 09, 2018 21:23 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBThis week I had North Carolina State Senator Jeff Jackson in the studio and it was a lights-out episode! It’s easy to get discouraged in the current political climate, but Senator Jackson’s optimism and positive vision for the future are infectious. In a little over an hour, we covered the issues you care about and hammered out a plan to save the world! Key moments from this episode: 5:04 — How gerrymandering came to be a key issue for him 8:08 — On ending gerrymandering via constitutional a...
#35: Jamie Wallace: From Lawyer to Restauranteur to Costa Rica (and back)
March 02, 2018 11:13 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBI met Jamie at a Meetup in November 2015. He was a corporate lawyer-turned-restauranteur who was fresh off a Costa Rican sabbatical with his family and I had recently made the decision to quit practicing law and do...well, something else. While I wasn't sure what I was going to do just yet, my wife and I knew we wanted to do something that would eventually allow us to be location independent and we had recently put Costa Rica on our shortlist of potential countries for a first move. I took th...
#34: Farmers First Coffee Company: Talking Socially Conscious Entrepreneurship with Co-Founder Matt Hohler
February 16, 2018 06:18 - 59 minutes - 55.9 MBFarmers First Coffee is a socially conscious coffee startup that’s putting the focus on the farmers that are actually growing the coffee. Every bag of Farmers First comes with the name and image of the farmer who produced the coffee inside. The bag Matt graciously brought for me was grown by Rosa, a Peruvian widow that has been producing coffee for 30 years. Matt brewed me a delightful cup of Rosa’s coffee right in the studio, so I’ll apologize in advance if you hear us slurping a bit. Want...
#33: Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston: Charlotte City Council Members & Podcasters
February 03, 2018 02:08 - 50 minutes - 48 MBThis week I was in the studio with newly-minted City Council members and Charlotte's newest podcasting duo, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston. Tariq and Larken recently launched their blockbuster political podcast R&D in the QC. Recorded immediately after their Monday night City Council meetings, Tariq and Larken provide their constituents with a unique opportunity to dive into the major topics from the meeting and hear straight-forward perspectives from both sides of the aisle. You can fin...
#32: Dimitri Apostle — A Systematic Approach to Scaling Your Business
January 19, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 40.7 MBDimitri Apostle is the owner of the Charlotte Brightway Insurance Agency and one of the most ruthlessly efficient people I know. In this episode, he shares his secrets for achieving super productivity in your business and life. After you listen, drop me a line and let me know how you liked it, then head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! You can connect with Dimitri on LinkedI...
#31: Adam Carluccio: Inside the Mind of the Top Rated Wedding DJ in the Country
January 05, 2018 13:00 - 51 minutes - 43.3 MBA few shorts years ago, Adam Carluccio was a public school Special Education Teacher without a concrete plan for his life. Today, he holds the distinction of highest rated wedding DJ on The Knot, Gigmasters, and WeddingWire.com. In this episode, we dig into the powerful and often hilarious story of finding success through sheer force of will. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you liked it, then ht...
#30: Kevin Monaghan on Finding Success Outside of His Comfort Zone
December 30, 2017 07:33 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe first time I met Kevin we had scheduled a brief meeting just to get to know each other. Two hours later I knew I had to have him on the show. From a successful financial planning practice in New York to sleeping on a friend's Couch in Hollywood then back into finance in Shanghai, Kevin has taken a wildly unique path to arrive where he is today. You're going to enjoy this one. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and...
#29: Tessa Machen on Being the Brand
December 22, 2017 13:00 - 35 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week I had the talented Tessa Machen in the studio. Tessa is an artist, blogger, model, actress, and brand builder. This was Tessa's first time on the mic, but I have a sneaking suspicion it won't be her last. Enjoy! My favorite moment: On creating a unique brand by being true to yourself: Be inspired by people, but make sure to stay in your own lane and try to stay as true to yourself as you can. That will help you to create amazing content, and then it's actually so fulfilling that ...
#28: Leveling Up Your Life with Ken Brokaw
December 08, 2017 13:30 - 41 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week I had the pleasure of spending some time on the mic with my friend Ken Brokaw. Ken is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of http://levelingupyourlife.com/ (Leveling Up Your Life). A few of my favorite moments: Creating a profitable side hustle before quitting your job: Use that fear as motivation. If you're in a current job...I would keep that job and make sure you build up the side hustle accordingly. Build the systems and processes in place to be able to replace that side...
#27: Matt Andersen on Bringing a Unique Vision to an Old Industry
November 24, 2017 20:48 - 54 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week I had the pleasure of spending some time on the mic with my friend Matt Andersen. Matt is a CPA and the founder of https://www.mdandersencpa.com/ (MD Andersen CPA), a public accounting firm in South Charlotte that prides itself on empowering entrepreneurs with nerdy CPA skills. We covered some serious ground in this episode and Matt destroyed the stereotype of the boring bean counter. Yet another killer episode that I know you're going to find immense value in. You can listen to t...
#26: Kevin Giriunas of Advent Coworking on Risking It All to Do Something That Matters
November 17, 2017 09:39 - 44 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week I got on the mic with Kevin Giriunas, the founder of https://adventcoworking.com/ (Advent Coworking) in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte. I didn’t plan it this way, but this interview couldn’t have been a more perfect follow up to the episode with Court Creeden. Kevin spent the bulk of his life chasing a version of success that wasn’t his own, earning a Master’s Degree in structural engineering and working as an IT project manager for four years. On paper, Kevin was livi...
#25: Court Creeden on the Life Changing Power of Being Yourself
November 10, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThis week I had a candid conversation with Court Creeden, the founder of http://parent-financial.com/ (Parent Financial) and the author of the hot new personal development book, Blue Goat. I like to dig deep into the story with people and Court didn’t hesitate to go there with me. Do you feel like there’s more to life? Do you feel like you’re destined to do more than just live for the weekends? Are you ready to make a difference by living your truth? If any of this applies to you, then Court ...
#24: David Herring on Finding Happiness Through Being His Authentic Self
November 03, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBDavid Herring is an architect, attorney, and one seriously woke dude. In this episode, we cover some deeply personal topics and often venture into the existential. I feel like we barely scratched the surface, so I look forward to having David back in the studio again soon. One of my favorite moments: On making the difficult decision to walk away from his job without a safety net or a plan rather than continue to be unhappy: "I was constantly anxious, stressed out, unhappy. And, I just kin...
#23: William Wilson — Lessons on Entrepreneurship & Life from a Custom Clothier
October 27, 2017 10:31 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWilliam Wilson is the founder of Charlotte-based William Wilson Clothing, a private men’s custom clothing company. Before he was designing custom clothing, William was in the construction business. Today, William specializes in high profile clients, and his client list includes professional athletes, celebrities, CEOs, and business executives. William Wilson Clothing only accepts three new clients per month and routinely has a waiting list. In addition to being a nationally respected clothie...
#22: How Exit Strategy Is Leading the Way in Innovative Escape Rooms
October 20, 2017 12:00 - 43 minutes - 36.9 MBEscape rooms are gaining in popularity throughout the world and Exit Strategy is leading the charge in innovative and exciting escape room experiences in Charlotte. Last week, me and two friends visited Exit Strategy and played their newest room, Ruins. In this episode, I chat with Exit Strategy General Manager Rob Staton about our experience escaping the room and Rob gives us the scoop on the history of escape rooms and what other unique experiences Exit Strategy has to offer. You can fi...
#21: Mike Simmons on Inventing the Person You Want to Be
August 25, 2017 18:11 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got." Simply put, if you want success you have to step outside your comfort zone and ruthlessly pursue it. You have to constantly position yourself to be in the right place to seize opportunities when they appear. In the first five minutes of this episode, it's clear Mike Simmons has taken these lessons to heart. Mike is the founder, CEO, and driving force behind the marketing and business development firm WIMS, ...
#20: Harrison Lord — Networking, Finding Your Niche, and the Power of Just Being Nice
August 04, 2017 21:36 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBFinding your niche is about more than just following your passion. While following your passion is all the rage, the truth is, if your passion doesn’t intersect with a viable need people are willing to part with their money for, your passion is going to bankrupt you. For better results, identify an existing problem in the market that pertains to your passion and then solve it. That’s how you can follow your passion to immeasurable wealth – or at least a successful business that gives you fre...
#19: Chung Winner — Filmmaking, Personal Development, and Winning the Day With a Cold Shower
April 22, 2017 00:58 - 48 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week I had the pleasure of spending some time with filmmaker Chung Winner. It was evident after talking for just a few minutes with Chung that he is a man on a mission. We covered topics from winning the day by starting with an ice cold shower to consciously manipulating his mind and body to serve his will. https://vimeo.com/94449288 (A director and editor by trade), Chung's behind the scenes credits include: https://vimeo.com/103685262 (Vanity Fair), The Travel Channel, short films, ht...
#18: How This Entrepreneur Turns Trash Into Cash — East Coasters
February 24, 2017 18:38 - 54 minutes - 47.3 MBJason Mailot is the founder of East Coasters, a company dedicated to making unique and functional products from discarded rubber that was destined for the landfill. Check out the full post at RobertIngalls.com/18-East-Coasters Jason is an old friend and one of the most charismatic people I know, so it was an absolute joy to have him in the studio this week. Jason is the embodiment of achieving success through shear force of will. After leaving college with a degree, a mountain of debt, and ...
#17: The Guy Making the EpiPen Affordable Again — Blake Anderson
February 18, 2017 01:02 - 58 minutes - 50 MBhttp://robertingalls.com/17-blake-anderson/ (Link to the Blog Post) The Epipen is back in the news, but for all the wrong reasons. This week, only a few short months since the consumer and congressional outrage over a 500% price increase on Mylan's EpiPen, Pharmaceutical company Kaleo released their answer to the anti-allergy giant in the form of Auvi-Q. Touted as an affordable alternative, the product was originally released in 2013 with a similar price tag to the EpiPen. However, the drug ...
#16: 6 Reasons Evernote is Your New Favorite App
December 24, 2016 02:27 - 18 minutes - 15 MB(Get a FREE month of Evernote Premium HERE) It's possible to be organized and unproductive, but it's impossible to maximize your productivity without organization. Organizing our thoughts and priorities has likely been around since we first began having thoughts and prioritizing them. For the bulk of those years the primary tools where pen and pad. But, over the last 15 years the public has become increasingly reliant on digital means to organize their personal and professional lives. (I can'...
#15: John Azar: Private Equity Commercial Real Estate Investor
November 19, 2016 01:27 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis week I sat down with John Azar of http://maccvp.com/ (MACC Venture Partners), a private equity commercial real estate firm in Gastonia, North Carolina. John has a compelling story and it was a privilege to have him in the studio this week. John was born in Aleppo, Syria, into an upper-middle class family. Despite this, John's father insisted on instilling the value of hard work in his son, getting John his first job as a carpenter's assistant. Then, at sixteen years old, John's life was...
#14: Vic The Chili Man
October 21, 2016 16:38 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week I sat down with one of my favorite chefs and the owner of https://www.yelp.com/biz/chili-man-charlotte (Charlotte's #1 rated restaurant on YELP), Vic "The Chili Man" Werany. He's a man that marches to the beat of his own drum, consistently finds the funny in every situation, and is truly one of my all-around favorite humans. You may recognize him from his viral Panthers playoff videos, his cameos in Super Bowl commercials, and the Johnny Knoxville movie Bad Grandpa, but his legenda...
#13: Annemarie Pantazis: I Did It My Way
October 08, 2016 00:17 - 55 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week I sat down with Charlotte's own Annemarie Pantazis. This interview is particulary special to me, not only because Annemarie has been a great friend and mentor to me, but because she is the perfect example of someone that made the difficult decisions everyday to put their future self first. Long before she was an acclaimed workers' compensation attorney, at the tender age of seventeen she was cutting her teeth in a small law firm in her hometown. It was then that she decided that sh...
#12: The Blueprint for Getting High-Value Mentors
September 30, 2016 15:45 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBBehind every successful businessperson or entrepreneur you're all but guaranteed to find a laundry list of high-value mentors that supported them on their journey. By now it's common knowledge that mentors are one of the fundamental building blocks of success, so why aren't we making the acquisition of mentors a priority? This week we’re going to break down my step-by-step strategies for discovering, developing, and retaining high-value mentors. (Because acquiring mentors and networking requi...
#11: Letter From My Future Self
September 17, 2016 03:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBHi, Future Self Friends! Thanks for following us to our new home here at RobertIngalls.com! We're still working hard behind the scenes to create the best website experience possible for you, so expect some significant functional and aesthetic updates in the coming weeks. However, none of that is going to stop us from pumping out fresh and valuable episodes of the Future Self Podcast every Friday. I had planned on discussing mentorship this week, but this post felt more appropriate on the offi...
#10: Podcast Moving Day!
September 10, 2016 02:37 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBIt was a short week and it’s going to be a short episode. We do have a big announcement this week though! Beginning next Friday, September 16, 2016, the Future Self Podcast will be permanently relocating to a new home. Initially my goal for this show was to create a resource for clients to find clear and concise answers to their estate planning questions. But, I also wanted to create an equally valuable resource that addressed the very real day-to-day concerns of my average client; a res...
#9: Ten Tips Networking Ninjas Know
September 03, 2016 05:00 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MBIt's no secret that having a large social group, or network, is a valuable resource. So, why are so few people actively engaged in building their network? In this post I'm going to answer that question and give you strategies to start expanding your own network today. Can you answer YES to any of these questions? Do you think networking feels sleazy or artificial? Do you get nervous and overwhelmed when you don’t know anyone in the room? Do you find yourself not knowing what to say to...
#8: Starting Up With Jeff Brokaw
August 26, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week I sat down with the most recognizable face (and beard) in the Charlotte startup scene, Mr. Jeff Brokaw. When he isn't mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, Jeff is an Associate with the Venture Capital firm SierraMaya360, an early stage startup investment firm, as well as the director of the Charlotte Chapter of Startup Grind, a global startup community powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. You may have seen him at events, and perhaps heard his story, but in this episode we get under t...
#7: Are You Sabotaging Your Own Success?
August 24, 2016 21:31 - 25 minutes - 24 MBWhen I speak with a client that has never had an estate plan put in place I will usually ask them if there was any specific reason that caused them to put the decision off. Frequently the answer to that question is something along the lines of "some months I struggle just to pay the bills, I don't feel like a will is a priority." And, often, I would agree. Putting food on the table and a roof over your head should come before anything else. That's why I don't limit my practice to counseling c...
#6: Sitting Down With the Matriarch
August 13, 2016 05:20 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week's entry is a short one because I'm pumping this post out between waves. Don't sleep on this one, though, this episode is killer. I interview a woman who took control of her life from day one and made the hard decisions everyday to get from where she was to where she wanted to be. A woman that has never rested on her laurels, looking at every major achievement as just another checkpoint on the road to success. A woman that has been a friend, mentor, and literal parent figure my ent...
#5: Don't Fear Failure, Fear Regret - Flashback Friday to my First Recording Ever
August 05, 2016 14:30 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis episode is an audio file of the very first recording I made after deciding to start a podcast. It's peppered with stammering, awkward pauses, inconsistent sound quality, and meandering streams of consciousness. But, it was the first step, and I couldn't be more proud of my past self for putting in the time and making the tough decisions. #ProudFutureSelfer However, I do feel obligated to warn you that you're in for a bit of silly rambling, and my mother is totally going to admonish me f...
#4: Attorney Nathan Workman
July 29, 2016 16:17 - 46 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week I sat down with Estate Planning Attorney Nathan Workman to talk about Business Succession Planning, the right and wrong times to start a business, more productivity hacks, and a little life advice from Davy Crockett. The podcast is available for download from the iTunes Store, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and http://tunein.com/user/robert3884/ (TuneIn). You can also download this episode HERE. As always, if you enjoy the show hit that subscribe button and give us a 5-star rating in ...
#3: Frozen Embryos, Password Planning, and My Favorite Productivity Hack
July 22, 2016 14:30 - 17 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week I answer listener questions. We discuss how to plan when you have genetic material on ice, tips to create a password succession plan, addressing unauthorized use of a social media account, and common Estate Planning mistakes to watch out for. As always, if you enjoy the show hit that subscribe button and give us a 5-star rating in the iTunes store. The following links are for the books discussed during the episode. Every book we discuss and link is a personal recommendation of m...
#2: Estate Planning Myths, Tips, and More with Attorney Bobby Sawyer
July 15, 2016 14:15 - 35 minutes - 35.8 MBA very special episode of the FutureSelf Estate Planning Podcast with guest Robert “Bobby” Sawyer, Estate Planning Attorney with the Law Office of Craig S. Johannesmeyer, PLLC. If you're having trouble setting and executing goals, then this week's episode is for you. In addition to actionable Estate Planning tips, Bobby tells us how he plans his routine every morning, and how you can implement routines in your life to achieve success. Join us today and every Friday for the most up-to-date con...
#1: Who Controls Your Social Media Accounts When You're Gone?
July 09, 2016 01:29 - 17 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat happens to our social media accounts, our digital identities, when we're gone? Who owns them? Who can legally control them? It turns out the answer varies by platform. If you're the kind of person that likes to do the heavy lifting themselves, here are the terms & conditions for the most popular social media platforms: https://www.facebook.com/help/103897939701143 (Facebook), Instagram, https://www.snapchat.com/privacy (Snapchat), Twitter, Google, Youtube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Tum...
#0: Intro to the Future Self Podcast
July 01, 2016 22:44 - 3 minutes - 8.31 MBThe inaugural episode! Thanks for joining me. I'm thrilled to be launching the podcast and I'm looking forward to bringing you the best actionable advice from the top entrepreneurs, attorneys, financial planners, and accountants. Feel free to send me any questions you may have or anything you'd like to hear about: [email protected] See you next week! Robert Ingalls Link to the episode HERE: http://robertingalls.com/0-podcast-launch-day/