Dreamcatchers

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with entrepreneur, and the founder of Venus Promotions, Marisa Brown. Let’s dive into Marisa’s story of how living life in authenticity and showing what’s behind the veil can help you become a better person to create the life that you want. [00:01 - 05:11] Opening Segment I welcome guest, Marisa Brown, to the showConnect with Marisa Online. See links below Marisa talks about her life before she started her journey to catching her dreams [05:12 - 18:20] Starting Your Own Sustainable Business Marisa talks about her fire-fighting career Marisa talks about how she got into the promotions space Having a solid purpose when starting out [18:21 - 28:41] Behind The Veil Marisa talks about her goals and how she wants to inspire women Showing people what's behind the veil Marisa talks about breaking her worst fear Marisa shares insight on getting out of "The Rat Race" [28:42 - 38:42] What Makes A Person Ready? Marisa talks about knowing when you're ready to take the le

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the youngest president of any Top 10 mortgage brokerage, Ira Zlotowitz, of Eastern Union. Let’s listen in together and learn from Ira on how moving towards your goals “in spite of” all the challenges can bring you success.  Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:12] Opening Segment Let’s get to know Ira Zlotowitz Email Ira at iraz@easternunion.com Ira’s business background and how he started getting into Real Estate [05:12 - 13:05] The Courage to Leave  Ira talks about why he left his former brokerage firm and worked for himself How Ira left to start Eastern Union [13:20 -22:20] In Spite of the Challenges  Ira talks about his challenges from the start You have to keep going Balancing between what is God and what is you [22:20 -29:30] In Spite of the Fear Ira talks about the fear of someone using the firm’s name dishonestly  How Ira faced this fear Ira talks about the time everything was on the line The biggest reward of this journey [29:30

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with entrepreneur, and the founder of Corporate School Dropout, Lauren Allen. Let’s dive into Lauren’s story about how powerful it is to believe in yourself and that having clarity in what you do can be your greatest weapon when starting things on your own. [00:01 - 05:25] Opening Segment Connect with Lauren online. See links below Let's get to know today's guest, Lauren Allen The corporate life wasn't working out for her She labeled herself a "Corporate Dropout" Started her own platform, coaching & podcasting [05:26 - 13:57] Jumping Out Of The Corporate Life Lauren talks about how she decided to leave the corporate lifeProving myself that I am worthy and I can trust my instincts  Lauren talks about her matrix when she was changing her lifeFiguring out who belongs in your bubble [13:58 - 21:07] Starting My Own Platform Lauren shares an interesting story A hiring manager told her "I will hire you even though you are a woman." I don't want to be subjected to

This is an episode that I did for the show Weiss Advice with my good friend, Yonah Weiss. Let’s dive into this episode where I will talk about making your dreams a reality. [00:01 - 09:09] Opening Segment I talked about my Podcasts Dreamcatchers Multifamily Missteps Jerome's greatest matrix exitNobody is coming to save you [09:10 - 19:27] Making your Dreams a Reality What today's version of success look like? Putting in the work to achieve your goalsGetting rid of all the lies I talked about my business during this pandemicLosing some revenue from his rent collections My online courseLearn about investing in the multifamily industry [19:28 - 24:38] Catching Dreams I talked about my recent matrix breakoutBelieving that he can do bigger deals Some wise advice that you can take advantage What are you most grateful for?Relationships What dream are you trying to catch?Blowing my portfolio up What is your biggest takeaway?Your dreams should be real [24:39 - 29:18] The Final FOUR W

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with entrepreneur, life coach, and the host of podcast show Elevate, Tyler Chesser. Let’s dive into Tyler’s story of how embracing uncertainties and exploring your inner-self can help you elevate your life to the next level because, remember, that the best is yet to come. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:25] Opening Segment Quick plug of Tyler's Social links. See below Let's get to know today's guest, Tyler ChesserHe wanted to have a life outside of his career, and that led him to real-estate [06:26 - 16:06] Transitioning To Do Something Better Tyler talks about how he found his way into the coaching space Tyler talks about recognizing his reality and wanting to do something about it [16:07 - 25:47] The Best is Yet to Come The power of curiosity Tyler weighs in on what he finds exciting with his journey Tyler shares his thoughts on Ego [25:48 - 35:07] Killing Your Ego Ego can either be a motivator or a deterrent Why we are always seeking [3

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with author, life coach, multifamily apartment investor, and founder of BetterYou4U.com, James Bryant. Let’s dive into James’s story of how powerful it can be for us to choose Humanity and Love, despite all the chaos that’s happening in the world today. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:50] Opening Segment Let's get to know today's guest, James BryantHe wants to help people evolve into better human beings for themselves [03:51 - 10:05] Life With The New Normal James talks about adjusting to the new normal Romanticizing the past Moving on after accepting the current situation Not allowing frustration to get in the way of your goals He wasn't a runner his whole life but ran in a 5k marathon [10:06 - 17:13] The Fear Factor Why it’s important to not let fear dictate our lives James weighs in on the subject of fear Will you just allow change to happen? Being afraid that something will go wrong James shares a story of his trip to Monument Avenue w

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the entrepreneur and creator of LeakAware, Anselmo Torress Let’s dive into Anselmo’s story of pushing to have a sustainable future when it comes to water conservation. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 09:59] Opening Segment Quick plug to connect with Anselmo online. Check his links below Anselmo talks about his journey of becoming a Dreamcatcher He moved to Dallas and worked with https://www.jobing.com/ Developed LeakAware to monitor water consumption Got trapped in the corporate world [10:00 - 16:58] Challenges of Developing LeakAware Anselmo shares his experience through the course of developing his softwareWalked through 30,000 units to gather data Sustainability around water conservationIf you can't monitor it, you can't manage it [16:59 - 24:01] Sustaining the Future Anselmo talks about his experiences with his maintenance guysChallenges of language barriers Putting emphasis on the importance of water conservation and sustainabi

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the full-time entrepreneur and founder of W2 Capitalist, Jay Helms. Let’s dive into Jay’s story of how you can find the courage to punch fear in the face. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 10:52] Opening Segment Quick plug to connect with Jay online. Check his links below Jay talks about his journey of living as a full-time entrepreneur He hated the phrase "We can't afford that" Got laid-off because of the COVID-19 pandemic Spending quality time with kids [10:53 - 18:58] W2 Capitalist's Early Days Jay talks about growing his business, W2 CapitalistJay had a lot of failed business attempts Jay shares his secret behind his successHis wife [18:59 - 25:53] How Do You Continue to Grow Your Business? Jay talks about his Red Pill moments during his journey of building W2 CapitalistHe was getting pushed out of his comfort zone A quick pause to share awareness about child sex traffickingVisit Operation Underground Railroad to know more [25:5

Knowing when to ask for help as an entrepreneur will take you that extra mile. Paul Maskill talks about leaving the corporate world, getting into franchising, and transitioning into coaching. Being a guide drives his passion for assisting small business owners map route to growth and success. Paul delves into having a clear vision, investing in self-improvement, and some of the problems he had to overcome on his own journey. Paul Maskill is a Business Coach for small business owners.   KEYPOINTS Leaving the corporate world  Franchising  Creating an impact Core competencies for success  SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS 01:30 – Doing what everybody say you are supposed to do.  05:00 – The plan after leaving the corporate world. 08:00 – Getting into franchising. 11:50 – The Mastermind: Transitioning into coaching. 18:30 – The challenges along the way and breaking through worst fears. 26:10 – Passing the torch  If you wait ‘till the timing is perfect you’ll never actually make the move because the timing is never p

The amount of suffering you endure can only be healed by dressing the wounds. Wesley Morris talks about his religious journey and his battle with despair. His passion for helping others through their struggles shines through in his work as a pastor. Wesley delves into finding his voice, facing his fears, and pushing through the darkness. Wesley Morris is the Senior Pastor at Faith Community Church and a Community Organizer. KEYPOINTS The benefits of reflection. Concentration of suffering Understanding darkness and fear.  The inner climate   SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS 03:30 – The religious journey 09:30 – Suffering with meaning is destiny  13:00 – The signs during the critical times  14:15 – The Red Pill Moment. 17:30 – The context of darkness 31:00 – Being creative and creative opportunities.  Darkness or fear was not meant to overcome us, if anything is was meant to alert us of something that is very important. – Wesley Morris  LINKS: Facebook: Wesleyjmorris@gmail.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c

Stepping back and taking stock and doing your research is the first step in validating success. Ola Dantis delves into going all in, taking a risk and getting onto real estate. He talks about mastery and discipline, learning from mistakes, and overcoming obstacles. He delves into having a daily routine, and the benefits of taking care of the self and how it translates across life. Ola Dantis is a Multifamily Investor.   KEYPOINTS Taking a risk Learning from mistakes Pivoting and getting back on tracks.  SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS  04:30 – Taking risks and getting into real-estate investing. 14:45 – Realizing when something is working. 22:00 – Hitting rock bottom and shifting your mindset. 25:45 – falling back into old habits.  When success comes it won't come to you, it will never come in a golden box with a red ribbon around it, it can come in a phone call. – Ola Dantis   When you start to take action in your life, and things start to happen, if you don’t step back and take stock you may miss it. – Ola Dant

Transitions are unpredictable but taking a risk and setting your fears aside can open your mind to do so much more. A Donahue Baker delves into his transition into a real estate developer. He talks about leveraging his network, the benefits of learning the tricks, and landing his first 5 million dollar deal. A Donahue Baker is a Grammy Nominated Music Producer and Real Estate Developer.  Join A Donahue Baker as he delves into building a 500 unit portfolio. KEYPOINTS Building a 500-unit portfolio. Facing fears and figuring it out. Quality of life management  Networking  Creating generational wealth  Syndication Deals  Joint ventures SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS 04:00 – How to build a 500 Unit portfolio. – House Hacking and learning the trick and finding the tools.  09:00 – The call to self-employment. The feel of being homeless. 12:00 – The challenges vs. taking a chance. Refining the process and finding the deal 20:00 – The 5 Million Dollar Deal. Taking the risk  25:00 – Life transitions and legacy. Bu

The fear of failure is one of the most common reasons people don’t start a new career or a side hustle. Spencer Hilligoss talks about gaining real-world experience early in real estate and how-to translating experience across various opportunities. He delves into the process of starting his own real estate business with his wife and business partner, building out a system of getting stuff done, and mentorships and formative moments. Spenser Hilligoss is the CEO of Madison Investing. Join Spencer Hilligoss as he delves into starting a side hustle and going all in.KEYPOINTS  Choosing the right career from the jump. Mentorship and formative moments  The benefits of having an open dialogue with employers The fear of getting started, the fear of failure  TIMESTAMPS  02:00 – Playing financial offense and financial defense. Leaving the corporate 07:00 – The golden handcuffs and the exit strategy.   12:00 – Leaving the corporate world. The lifelong learner. 15:45 – The red pill moment. Information download

Michael Tighe joins Jerome Myers on the Dreamcatchers Podcast to share his journey from being in the miltary to air traffic controller to multifamily investor. We learn about house hacking, working overseas to avoid taxes, how to choose business partners, and what to look for in a business coach. Mike believes that we all worry about letting others down and he has harnessed that to fuel his success. He shares his red pill moment where they added new partners into save their deal.This episode is great for anyone who wants a path to create passive income.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-tighe-7211731a5/We tell the story of people who have escaped the matrix in an effort to inspire others to live their best lives. Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people’s interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. The folks in the tribe earn their living in professions such as: teachers, engineers, real estat

Clive Davis joins Jerome Myers on the Dreamcatchers Podcast to share his journey from being a wall street attorney to a full time real estate entrepreneur. We learn about the importance of delayed gratification, how education can open doors that we can't imagine, and why life is about giving the next generation a better start than what we had. Clive believes that freedom is the ultimate level of accomplishment. In the episode we learn how we find clarity in crisis and how emotional motivations will give us the will to do things we wouldn't normally do. He also shares his red pill moment where he decided that he was leaving wall street because most of his leadership team was not "successful" outside of work.This episode is great for anyone who is looking for clarity on what is most important.Connect with Clive on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clivedavisesq/We tell the stories of ordinary people doing ordinary things in an effort to inspire others to live their best lives. DreamCatchers is an inclus

Nathan Fraser joins Jerome Myers on the Dreamcatchers Podcast to share his journey from being a manager at sonic to leader of the Free Market Squad and owner of www.Copyandfunnels.com. We learn about the importance of not feeling like other people owe us, how education doesn't just happen in the classroom, and why life is about what you can give and not what you can get. Nathan believes that you get to pick who you work with. In the episode we learn how wealth can be created from poverty and the responsibility that comes with being able to influence. He also shares his red pill moment where he decided that generating sales for his graffiti art work business was the only way the company could survive..This episode is great for anyone who is looking for encouragement on their journey from nothing to something.Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanfms/Visit his company at: https://www.copyandfunnels.com/We tell the stories of ordinary people doing ordinary things in an effort to

Garret Bedrin joins Jerome Myers on the Dreamcatchers Podcast to share his journey from being an intern at the Pittsburg Pirates to lead on acquisitions at The Bedrin Organization. We learn about the importance of being lean when operating your real estate business, how giving without expectation opens doors, and why having integrity gives you good will in the market place. Garret believes that you have to play the long game. In the episode we learn how generational wealth is created and the responsibility that comes with that privilege. He shares his red pill moment where he decided that he was going to come back home to work in the family business after living an exciting life in California.This episode is great for anyone who is looking to understand the process of growing long term wealth.Connect with Garret on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garret-bedrin-537460/Visit his company at: https://www.bedrin.com/We tell the stories of ordinary people doing ordinary things in an effort to inspire othe

Matt Moylan joins Jerome Myers on the Dreamcatchers Podcast to share his journey from being a Health and PE Teacher to building an insurance brokerage firm. We learn about the importance of being willing to submit to the process, how your network can open doors you don't see, and why having a solid relationship gives you freedom to explore. Matt believes that you have to pursue your long range vision without hesitation. In the episode we learn that his success wasn't overnight and that understanding the compensation structure is critically important. He shares his red pill moment where he decided that he was going to trust his mentor and continue earning his living in the insurance industry after getting a check for $418.This episode is great for anyone who is questioning whether they should pursue freedom even if the financial impact is unclear.Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-moylan/ Visit his blog at: https://mitigationminutemm.wixsite.com/mitigationminute We tell the sto