Real Money Talks
397 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAs an entrepreneur, small business or practice owner, or high-level executive, do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re using all the tax, entity and wealth strategies available to you or if your investments are truly producing all they could be? Happily, you don’t have to put up with that any longer. I have the solution. Real Money Talks! We're having the right conversation about money.
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Lifetime Financial Planning and Choosing the Right Advisor
January 31, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 13.5 MBYou make financial decisions everyday of your life. When it comes to lifetime financial planning and investing, choosing the right financial advisor is important. People at anypoint in their financial lives can start educating themselves and making sure they have a cushion in the bank. More advanced investors will need an advisor to help them make key decisions and take the emotion out of their financial decisions. My guest, Lorraine Ell is here to talk about what you need to know before c...
10X Your Business with High-Ticket Sales
January 24, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 19.3 MBJohn Ferguson has been involved in sales for the last 18 years. He started out selling real estate and soon realized that he needed a system for high-ticket items. He spent two years immersing himself in the world of sales and created a system that can be replicated over and over. In this episode, we talk about who this system is for and how sales are the root of the success of a business. John talks about knowing your audience and your message and why it is important to qualify leads. He ...
Thinking Like a Millionaire with Loral Langemeier
January 17, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 23 MBThis episode is turned upside down as Brian K. Wright from Success Profiles interviews Loral. Loral shares the industries that first made her a millionaire and how she is excited for today’s new opportunities like cannabis and crypto. Loral talks about the importance of marketing your books and what it takes to become a bestselling author. She also gives us a quick glimpse into her upcoming book. Loral talks about mindset, understanding money, and having the right team in place. You can ...
Crypto, Blockchain, and Digital Currency Predictions for 2019
January 10, 2019 10:12 - 34 minutes - 20.9 MBWe are kicking off 2019 with financial predictions. Will be talking about the stock market, real estate, cannabis, and more. Today, we are talking about cryptocurrency, digital currency, and blockchain. I have two recent partners and world leading experts here today to talk everything crypto, blockchain, and digital currency. David has a background in blockchain and Musicoin development and Walt has a trading background. Together they talk about what the future has in store for these techn...
The Future of Digital Money with Joel Comm
January 03, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 14.2 MBI have an old friend on the show today. Joel Comm has been a staple in the digital space for a long time. He is the author of 15 books and the co-host of the mega successful Bad Crypto podcast. He is here today to talk about the future of crypto and more. We discuss how things have evolved in the digital marketing space and Joel’s own evolution including the creation of his crypto podcast. We talk about the benefits of blockchain as a technology that will revolutionize the future. We talk ...
10X Your Resources Through Masterminds
December 27, 2018 16:00 - 24 minutes - 15.2 MBMy friend Jay Fiset is back to talk about joint ventures, masterminds, and the advantages of each. Jay has been a businessman and entrepreneur for years. He is also a staple in the personal development space. Today, Jay talks about how joint ventures can give you leverage and access that you wouldn't normally have. He also talks about how once you have built relationships and influence, you can leverage that to create your own mastermind group. This group can be a resource to take everyone...
Controlling Your Retirement with a Self-Directed IRA
December 20, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutes - 18.2 MBEdwin Kelly from Specialized IRA Services is here today to talk about the advantages and flexibility with a self-directed IRA. Whether you need income or tax savings, there are savings and investment vehicles that can help you meet your goals that aren’t tied to the ups and downs of the market. Today, he talks about how everyone needs a customized plan that fits their circumstances, and he talks about the benefits of using a Roth to withdraw tax-free income. It’s also possible to make crea...
Creating Your Individual Year End Tax Strategy
December 13, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 15.4 MBI usually keep my podcast evergreen, but it's getting near the end of the year, and I have to talk about the big five. You have to get incorporated if you are serious about getting rich. Companies make money individuals get taxed. You have to get your qualified plans, and review your trusts, insurance, wills, and a whole list of other things. Scott Arden from Controllers, Ltd. is here today to talk about the importance of tax entities and why it's so critical to have the correct entity in ...
3 Great Reasons to Have a Wine Business
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 20 minutes - 12.8 MBThis is the perfect end of the year show. Tax time is coming around and keeping your money by having write-offs is on many people’s minds. Today, my friend and member of The Big Table, Eric Karlen is here to talk about opportunities that are available to everyone in the wine business. Eric is part of Direct Cellars a wine of the month club turned direct wine seller and income opportunity. He talks about how network marketing with this wine club can be used to build income, build assets, an...
Emerging Opportunities With Crypto and Blockchain with Eric Carlin
November 29, 2018 12:00 - 23 minutes - 14.2 MBWe are so fortunate to live in the time that we live in. There are emerging markets that have so much upside opportunity for investing. Markets in cannabis, crypto, and blockchain are in their infancy, and the potential is super exciting. Today, we are talking about investing in crypto with Eric Carlin. Eric was already a millionaire when he joined The Big Table. He then started investing in crypto and became a millionaire all over again In this episode, he shares the exciting potential of...
How to Make Money with Matt Brauning
November 21, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 13.4 MBMatt Brauning is a two-time best-selling author, master NLP trainer, entrepreneur, and leader in the field of business development. He was a self-made millionaire by the time he was 25 years old. He is the host of The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur podcast and was featured in The Journey with Brian Tracy and Bob Proctor. Matt is here today to talk about how to make money based on the seven drives or key principles that leading entrepreneurs and business people have in common. We talk about ho...
The Millionaire Maker
November 15, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 18.8 MBLoral is interviewed on the Eliances Heroes Show by host David Cogan. They talk about how Loral became The Millionaire Maker. Loral talks about how she has created a system for creating and keeping wealth. They talk about having the best systems in place and being surrounded by the best team members and mentors. They also talk about side income, passive income, and understanding the new tax codes and getting the most out of that knowledge. You can find Loral here: Ask Loral Show Not...
Business Success Through Marketing Systems
November 08, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutes - 17.8 MBThe results of marketing are leads, customers, and cash. It's difficult to overemphasize the importance of marketing. It's what all future business and earnings are based on. My guest today is Steve Sipress who is a world leader at systems that enhance marketing efforts and create better businesses. He specializes in business systems, selling systems, and marketing systems. Steve shares his background and how he stumbled upon developing systems for sports and then for businesses. He talk...
The Potential of Digital Currency with Fli Mackie
November 01, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 15.4 MBDigital currency and crypto is going to be the next boom. We are fortunate that even though many fortunes have been made, it’s not too late to get into trading. My guest today is a highly recommended bitcoin expert who is one of the speakers at my event. Fli Mackie is a bitcoin expert who has made millions trading. He has his own trading method named after himself and a radio show about bitcoin. He is here today to talk about buying in the dip, the importance of giving 10% away, the potent...
The Secret Weapon for Creating Cash Flow With Small Apartment Investing
October 18, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 16.9 MBReal Estate is one of the best ways to create and grow wealth. My friend Lance Edwards is here to talk about how to get into small apartment investing and create wealth by scaling up. Lance talks about the three methods for creating deal flow including his secret weapon. Lance Edwards is a best selling author, real estate investor, teacher, and radio and TV personality. In this episode, he breaks down what small apartment investing is and how it can be so much more lucrative than single fa...
Taking Control of Your Finances with a Self-Directed IRA
October 11, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 16.9 MBAmanda Holbrook from Specialized IRA Services is here with me today. We are talking about self-directed IRAs. We go into the details of how you can open one or how you can transfer an old 401(k) into one. True self-direction is not limited to stocks and bonds. Self-directed accounts allow you to get off of Wall Street and onto Main Street by investing in tangible assets. When it comes to making and keeping money, tax advantages as well as having capitol to invest are major advantages. Havi...
Blockchain, the Backbone of the Gold Rush of the Future
October 04, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 14 MBIf you feel like you missed out on some of the big earning opportunities of the past, you are in luck. There are three big learning opportunities right now. The cannabis industry, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies are changing everything. There are huge opportunities in this space. I’ll be in Las Vegas in October talking about these opportunities with a team of experts. I'll also be at the Big Table Mastermind in November. My guest today is Don Beavers a researcher, coder, and a ...
Using Systems to Build Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
September 27, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 15.7 MBReal estate is one of the fastest paths to becoming a millionaire. My friend and mentor Ron LeGrand is here today to talk about how to get started investing in real estate and why it is such a great investment. Ron also shares his outlook on the market. It’s possible to mitigate risk and even make money on a downturn. There will always be people who want to buy houses and people who want to sell houses. Ron has been a successful real estate investor for 36 years, and he teaches other peopl...
Focusing on the Wants and Needs of Your Customer
September 20, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes - 13.5 MBCustomers are the backbone of almost any business. On this podcast, we focus on making money, keeping money, investing money, and having an integrated ninja team to help along the way. My guest today, is Zackary Babcock from the Underdog Empowerment Podcast. Zachary’s ninja skill is understanding and focusing on the customer. Today, we talk about how to focusing on your customer. We talk about finding out what your customers wants and needs and offering solutions to their problems. Zackary...
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology
September 13, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 16.8 MBCryptocurrency is going to change the way we do banking. If we don’t keep up with this technology, it will take off without us. Matthew Herrick is the co-founder and CEO of Ledger Leap an enterprise blockchain solution. This is an exciting episode where Matthew clears up misconceptions about what bitcoin, blockchain, ICOs, and ethereum actually are. He talks about smart contracts and how he and his partner used the blockchain platform to create a real estate platform that gets buyers reduc...
Take A Seat At The Big Table
September 06, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutes - 28.8 MBHow many of you have ever wanted to become a millionaire? Grow a successful business? Have a nice portfolio, and know that you don’t have to work for ever and ever for the rest of your life? Would you like to build generational wealth? Money doesn’t stop, you need to know how to grow and protect it. If you would like to know the answer to these questions, take a seat at the big table and choose to become a millionaire? Today’s podcast is from a Big Table webinar presented by Loral about be...
The Secrets of Selling with Ross Jeffries
August 30, 2018 15:00 - 29 minutes - 18 MBSelling is one of those skills that can benefit your finances and your personal life. I have a special guest today, Ross Jeffries is a sales expert and the author of Subtle Words That Sell: How To Get Your Prospects To Convince Themselves To Buy Without Pushing, Pressuring Or Pitching. On today’s show, Ross shares the importance of mindset, how to be a service decision technician, and implied relationship words. Ross learned the power of selling early on when he was dating and started le...
Using Precious Metals Like Gold and Silver to Hedge Your Investments
August 23, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 14.8 MBThe economy has been booming, but what goes up goes down. The stock market and real estate market have been at highs, and it could soon be time for a market correction. My guest today is PM Capital CEO Scott Carter. Scott is an expert investor when it comes to precious metals. In today’s show, Scott shares why gold and silver are the perfect assets to hedge your investment losses when the market does correct. He talks about the perfect percentage to balance your portfolio and how you store...
How To Get Approved for the Best Mortgage
August 16, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 13.8 MBA mortgage is one of the best ways to leverage you money, especially for real estate investors. Today, I have one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to mortgages. Elysia Stobbe is a mortgage expert who has closed over $300 million in residential mortgages. During the real estate downturn of 2006, Elysia not only survived, but she thrived. She is an expert in VA mortgages and helping first time home buyers. She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and more. She is a n...
Update on Cannabis Investments - Loral Facebook LIVE
August 09, 2018 15:00 - 16 minutes - 10.4 MBThis episode is from a Facebook LIVE Lunch with Loral session. Today, I talk about what is going on in the world of Cannabis. This is a quick catch up with what me and my team and partners have been doing in the Cannabis industry. The Green Rush is going to be way bigger than the dot com rush. That is why I decided a year ago that I was going to get into the Cannabis industry. My partners and I now have a 23 acre facility in Cathedral City where the condos will be. This will be an area for...
Using Pass Through-Entities to Take Advantage of 2018 Tax Law Changes
August 02, 2018 15:00 - 20 minutes - 12.6 MBWe are all about making money, growing money, and keeping your money. One of the best ways you can keep your money is to be smart about your tax structure. The new tax laws have passed, and 2018 has a lot of changes for small business owners and investors. My partner and guest Mike Giorgi is here to talk about all of the new changes and how to get the most out of them. We talk about the importance of a team to really help you set things up correctly. Depending on your circumstances, you ma...
Virtual Tours for Easier, Faster, and Better Real Estate Marketing
July 28, 2018 00:01 - 21 minutes - 13.1 MBWe have all heard the old adage that real estate is the fastest way to create wealth. My guest, is a friend and community member who was involved in the real estate industry when he saw a pain point and decided to do something about it. He had the vision and skill set to create a tool that makes it easier to market real estate across the industry from selling, renting, residential, and commercial. VirtualTourCafe is a tool that helps real estate marketers create websites, virtual tours, an...
OsteoStrong Helping People With a Cutting Edge Investment Opportunity
July 19, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 14.5 MBFinding an investment opportunity that also helps people is a winning situation. Today, I’m visited by Jerrold Ware who is a member of our community and a franchise owner of a new technology called OsteoStrong. He is also a regional developer, and he is joined by one of his partners Van Brower who is the Ohio regional developer. This new technology uses vibration and a load bearing system to strengthen the bones, muscles, and tendons of the musculoskeletal system. It has been used for join...
Overcoming Your Fear of Making High-End and Big-Ticket Sales
July 12, 2018 15:00 - 31 minutes - 18.8 MBEverybody wants to make those high-end big-ticket sales, but most people are too afraid to do it. My guest today, is Wendy Stevens. She has been on the show before talking about 7 Figure LinkedIn Marketing. She is part of my team and the Big Table. Today, we talk about something that we both do, and that is actually make those big-ticket sales. Some of the things we discuss is taking a funnel and expanding it, so that 7-figures is a reachable and likely goal. We talk about the number one ...
7 Steps to 7 Figures Strategic LinkedIn Marketing
July 05, 2018 15:00 - 19 minutes - 12.4 MBLinkedIn marketing is the new California gold rush. Since the acquisition by Microsoft, there have been subtle and not so subtle changes to LinkedIn. Today, we talk about how to strategically create a LinkedIn profile that will land the big clients that will send your bottom line soaring to 7 figures or whatever your goal may be. Wendy Stevens is a long-term client, a Big Table member, and a self-made millionaire. She now teaches high-end sales. Wendy is a LinkedIn expert who is helping u...
Ninja Tricks for Automating Marketing and Sales
June 21, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 15.8 MBThe single most important focus for growing a business is sales and marketing. Building a database of customers and potential customers is critical. But to communicate effectively with your customers you need to understand where they come from and what they are interested in. You need to segment your list to communicate effectively with clients and potential clients. Darin Adams is an expert at growing small businesses and sales and marketing using Infusionsoft. Today, we discuss how setti...
Marketing Is the Answer to Everything
June 15, 2018 05:05 - 25 minutes - 15.7 MBBusiness strategist and extraordinary marketer Adam Kipnes is here today to talk about how marketing is the answer to everything. Marketing is what starts everything in your business. People and businesses make money through marketing and marketing strategies. Marketing and tracking your revenue generating activities need to come first. We also talk about putting strategy before tactics and finding your ideal customer and knowing what you want to say to them. Adam talks about the system he...
Reducing Taxes and Liability with Corporate Entities
June 07, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 14.3 MBGetting off of Wall Street and alternative investments are one of my favorite topics. Today, Scott Arden the COO and co-founder of Controller’s Ltd. a company that offers a wide range of financial services including bookkeeping, payroll, CFO/controller services, cash-flow management, and tax planning is here. We talk about asset allocation, diversification, and making the most of alternative investments. Some of the things we discuss are choosing the right corporate structure or multiple...
Creating Wealth Through Creating Health
May 31, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes - 17.2 MBI have a very special guest today. Maria Watson is a nutraceutical veteran who has built and consulted with companies that have earned millions of dollars. Every episode is about investing, growing, and keeping your money. This episode is no different. I have just partnered with Maria on a manufacturing facility that is known for quality. At this facility, we will be producing different supplement lines. We focus on wealth but are also strong believers in health and the power of quality s...
Why You Should Write a Book For Your Business
May 24, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 16.1 MBAs some of you may know, I'm a five-time New York Times best-selling author. I love books. Books are like our brains on paper. I'm even thinking about coming out with another book to write about all of the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and cannabis millionaires that are being made. It's possible to create huge amounts of revenue with the right book and the right plan and product behind it. Today, Melanie and Jenn from Elite Publishing are here to talk about why you should write a book f...
Using NLP to Create Massive Impact in Your Business and Your Life
May 17, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 15.5 MBMy company and podcast is about making money, keeping money, and investing money wisely. Communication is the key to increasing the potential of money and exploring the best options to keep, make, and grow money. I am a huge fan of neuro linguistic programming or NLP when it comes to having conversations about money that influence people in the right way. Matt Brauning is a speaker, best selling author, and master NLP trainer. He became a self-made millionaire by the time he was 25. He ru...
Increase Your Google Rankings, Traffic and Sales with SEO
May 10, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 16.4 MBI have to admit, I actually underestimated the power of what is needed to do great SEO. SEO is critical and needed for every business. Today, we are going to discuss how high quality websites and podcasts contribute to SEO, the components of really great SEO, and more with my SEO Specialist and SEO prodigy Chloe Spencer. Chloe Spencer is the Marketing Manager & SEO Specialist for Live Out Loud. Chloe started her first company when she was 14 with a Neopet website that ranked at the top of ...
Health Brain Club with Dr. Trinh
May 03, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 15.7 MBAlzheimer’s is a devastating disease that is growing in the United States. Sometimes referred to as the slow death, because people’s minds go while there bodies stay healthy. Dr. Dung Trinh is a world leading brain and Alzheimer's researcher who has dedicated his time studying the brain and trying to eradicate the disease. We talk about research, prevention, new treatments, and where there is and isn’t a place for marijuana. Studies have shown that medical marijuana has exciting promise fo...
The 10 Habits of Millionaires
April 27, 2018 18:56 - 33 minutes - 20.1 MBMy friend Anze Mofor is here to discuss the importance of attending a live event to help anchor your financial future. Then I discuss the 10 habits of Millionaires. Becoming a millionaire doesn’t happen by accident. There are certain things that millionaires do to help cultivate an environment that increases their wealth. I talk about these things along with how important it is to have the right knowledge, team, and a strategy to move your wealth forward. You can find Anze here: Ask Lora...
Cannabis News and Updates with Ben Hoskins
April 19, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 14.3 MBThe cannabis industry is exploding right now. There are amazing opportunities out there if you find the right deal. My business partner Ben Hoskins is here today to talk about the ever changing cannabis industry and some of the opportunities that are out there right now. We talk about the different markets, supply and demand, and what states are the best to invest in right now. We also talk about regulations and licensing and why we already possess several of Nevada’s limited licenses. Ca...
Making Millions With a Money Mindset
April 12, 2018 15:00 - 39 minutes - 23.8 MBPeter Anthony Wynn the CEO and Founder of You Will Change the World a place that connects authors and speakers to a larger infrastructure sits down with me today to talk about having a money mindset. How doing the same thing as everyone else is not the way to free yourself and make truly life changing money. You need to think outside of the box, and be open to alternative investments and methods that make your money work for you. It’s not hard once you understand the system and have the ...
Expanding Your Money Mindset with Michelle Nedelec
April 05, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 13.8 MBMichelle Nedelec the founder and owner of Success Therapy and the author of Business Ownership Mindset is here to talk about fostering and developing a true entrepreneurial mindset. Too many entrepreneurs start a business, but still have that employee mindset. We talk about the differences in mindsets for employees, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Running a business is not the same as buying a job. Michelle gives advice for removing yourself from your business and thinking like an owne...
Questions That You Should Ask Your Accountant
March 29, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 16.2 MBIt's tax time, and I have my partner and tax expert Weldon Wulstein here to share with you everything you need to know to get the most out of your money and tax savings. A lot of people are underserved, because they don't ask their accountants the right questions. Weldon is here to share some of the questions that you should ask your accountant. A lot of people assume that the accountant will just take care of everything. That is not always the case, so you need to know these questions. Ev...
The Value of Getting Into Real Estate with Justin Bennett
March 22, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 12.7 MBThe economy is soaring, and the real estate market is hot. According to our surveys, 83% of the people surveyed not only want to learn how to do real estate but also want to invest in it. Justin Bennett is someone who I do real estate with in the Kansas City market. I brought Justin here today to talk about his real estate market, and why he decided to get involved in real estate. He also owns a carpeting and flooring company, and he is an entrepreneur at heart. Justin realized that a cor...
Trends to Fill a Room When Doing an Event
March 15, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 16.2 MBLinda Cain is an event specialist. She has been involved with presenting live events for the past 20 years. Event dynamics have shifted over the past few years. There are more coaches and transformational leaders looking for event audiences, and the Internet has been a game changer. Today, we talk about current trends when it comes to filling a room for an event and how to keep your event in the black. We talk about online methods including video series, webinars, and Facebook Live. We als...
Doing Business in Canada with Dave Hare
March 08, 2018 13:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBA topic that comes up over and over when we are doing business is Canada. My husband is Canadian. There are a lot of Canadians that want to do business with us here in the US. Here to talk about doing business with Canada is Dave Hare who is a licensed CPA both in the US and Canada. Dave is a cross-border CPA. He has done corporate business both in the US and Canada. Then he decided to leave the corporate world behind and venture out on his own. He owns 5 multi unit properties and is a suc...
How Do You Invest Your Money with Jesse Brewer
March 01, 2018 15:47 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MBJesse Brewer who is one of my partners in teaching off Wall Street investing is here today. Jesse grew up in Northern Kentucky, and he built a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Jesse grew up in the real estate business, and he shares his real estate investing strategies in this interview. We talk about the difference between equity and debt investing, and why Jesse prefers multi family investing. Everyone who is a millionaire invests in real estate. This episode will show you som...
Eye-Opening Marketing Tips with Chris Williams
February 22, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 40.5 MBChris Williams is a world-class marketer and salesperson. We have known each other for years, and we both have a love of sales in common. Everybody wants more customers and that comes down to sales. Everyone looks to the marketing community for leads, but even if you get those leads they aren't going to convert unless you know how to sell. Today, we discuss the most important part of sales, and how many people are afraid of the follow-up. We also talk about Facebook sales strategies, how t...
Valentine’s Day - Tips for Love and Dating that Translate to Better Business and Sales with Orion Talmay
February 14, 2018 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBValentine's Day is this week. Love is in the air, and money is always in the air. World leading relationship coach Orion Talmay is here today to talk about dating tips that will make you irresistible, even as a sales person. In this episode, we are going to tie the relationship pieces and the money pieces together. Upward of 90% of divorces happen because the money and relationship conversations don’t happen. Orion is a brilliant and beautiful woman and the perfect guest to tackle this top...
How Do You Acquire a Customer With Martha Hanlon
February 08, 2018 17:00 - 26 minutes - 38 MBMartha Hanlon is someone who I have been friends with and known for years. She is also a smart marketer and teacher. Martha and her business Wide Awake Business has helped small business owners hone in on their marketing, sales, business development, and team development. Today, we talk about understanding your customers by asking them questions and the three biggest challenges Martha’s customers have faced. We talk about the importance of freeing up time to focus on the important stuff an...