Men Of Abundance

When It Happens to You, How Will you react?Well crap! You're not going to believe what happened. It all went wrong. Well, it started out great. I had an amazing conversation with another abundant leader. But the audio went to crap for some reason. I can not figure out how to fix it. But I will get it fixed. I'm sure of it. One way or another, I will figure it out. That's just what I do. In the mean time, I have a message for you. This message is more of a questions. When It Happens to You, How Will you react? Share your comments and what your issues are in our closed https://menofabundance.com/members/ (Men of Abundance Community) Facebook Group. Sponsors and Affiliates, Helping you live your Life of Abundance and helping me keep the mic on. https://menofabundance.com/shake/ ()Shakeology, Dense nutrition shake.  Shakeology makes nutrition simple. And with 70+ ingredients and superfoods, it is the Healthiest Meal of the Day. "My family and I have been drinking Shakeology daily for the last

Everyone knows, the best way to learn is through fun and games. Well, some get that. Our feature guest today has coupled my fun and games with learning the true meaning of Christmas. Natalie Ard has already shared Star from Afar with thousands of families. Now she's here sharing it with you today. Meet our Feature Guesthttps://menofabundance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SFA001-orignal_cb7f4472-b5d9-47cc-99ae-a5001ac0947a_1024x1024.jpg ()   Natalie Ard helps break down the “big subject” of life and faith for kids through fun games, books and toys. She’s an entrepreneur, a small business owner, creator of books and games for children, author and Illustrator, and believer. She’s also a wife, and a mother to three!    Time Stamped Show Notes(click a time stamp below to time travel directly to that point in the conversation.) 7:35 So, where are you at in the World? 10:25 Attitude of Gratitude 11:30 Let's get Personal 18:25 Kick in the Gut Moment 22:10 Good News Story Payin

Your problems are Your Fault, or Blessings,Depending on your Mindset!  So, you have problems in your life? That's Great to hear. What kind of problems are they? Do your problems drain you all day or do they energize you? Do your problems drain your bank account or do they fill your bank with loads of cash? Do your problems destroy your relationships or do they build your current relationships and create new relationships? Everyone has problems in their life. Some problems happen to you. While other people create problems in their life and then control those problems to their own advantage as well as that of their family, clients and the community. Draining ProblemsThese problems don't really happen to you, as you might think, you just perceive it that way. The fact is, you created the problem. You create all problems in your life. Once you take ownership of that, you can turn those draining problems into propelling problems. A very common draining problem is your massive credit card and unsecured debt. Y

  Standing Up For Others Because It's the Right Thing To Do!When's the last time you stood up for someone who was not being treated right? You know what I'm talking about. You saw it in school. You see it at work, on the street and in society as a whole. I know you see it because if you've been listening to Men of Abundance for more than five episodes, by now you're tuned into your surroundings. You see how others are being treated poorly or at least different than others. Mark Minard saw the maltreatment of children and adults with special needs. He saw how they were not being treated like humans. In todays conversation, you're going to hear how Mark Minard give these amazing members or our society the dignity and purpose they are every person needs to thrive. Meet our Feature GuestFrom jail at age 17, to CEO at age 26, best selling author, Mark Minard, has built his company to a multi million dollar company over the past 10 years plus, literally starting with his office in a barn. Mark does not speak o

  Learning Life Lessons From Goat Milk Stuff toLive a Life of AbundanceJust when you think your life is on the right track, you run into what appears to be a major road block. Then, what seemed to be a the worst thing that could possibly happen to you, time shows you just what life lessons can be learned and what a blessing that event really was. When you have an Abundance mindset you will be able to grow from those life lessons. That's what happen to PJ Jonas and her family of 10. She was dealt a bad hand that would have devastated anyone with a scarcity mindset. But PJ Jonas turned that potential catastrophic event into Life Lessons for her entire family and together they created Goat Milk Stuff. And, well... you just have to hear this one for yourself. Meet our Feature Guest[caption id="attachment_3462" align="alignleft" width="198"]https://menofabundance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Bottle-Feeding-Baby-Goats.jpg () Greyden bottle feeding the Goats[/caption] PJ Jonas is a bu

Connected Men Trust and Look After Each OtherI have always considered myself a people person. I like most people. It's a flaw I picked up from my dad. My dad was too kind for his own good. I was the same way for a very long time. In fact, I asked a few girls out who told me they would not date me because I was too nice. What they were really saying was I a push-over. Ha! You thought I was going to say smithing else. I could have, I'm not scared. Well, I grew out of the Mr. Nice Guy phase of my life. But I never stopped liking people. I like meeting new people. I like learning what people do for their family and humanity. I like to know where people are from, where they have been and where they plan on going in life. Because of that, I talk to a lot people. It kind of drives my wife crazy that I can start a conversation with a complete stranger and in five minutes know their name, their wife and kids names, where they are from, what they do for humanity and even a few dreams an goals in life are. What can

  Doing Something Unexpected and Personal for Others toLive a Life of AbundanceDoing something unexpected and personal for others is not just a mantra to get you to do something good for those around you, it's a way of life for those of us who living a life of abundance. Nitin Chhoda reminded me of that in this conversation. I was reminded of how amazing it feels to do something others would not expect me to do. I thrive on those experiences. And most of the time, good things come back to the givers. Give it a try today. Meet our Feature GuestNitin began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 14, when he sold bottled coca cola (before they had them in cans), and returned the bottles back to the store to earn back the deposit. Nitin is the 'American Dream', having arrived in the US with no money, a post 9-11 world. In the past, Nitin worked as a waiter in restaurants and waited to eat after guests left, since he couldn't afford his own meal. He has slept in his car since he couldn’t afford to pay the r

Becoming a Financial Rockstar and Living a Life of AbundanceI can confidently say, most of us have been Money Morons at one point. And I'm sure many men still are. I know for sure I was a money moron for many years. Our feature guest today went from money moron to multimillionaire. But he did not do that over night. Now, he's on a journey to helping you get control of your finances, become debt free and eventually have more money than you thought was even posible. This conversation with Scott Alan Turner is going to give you an idea of how to live a life of Abundance sooner than later. Meet our Feature GuestScott Alan Turner went from being a 'money moron' at age 22 to a self-made millionaire 13 years later. He is an early retiree and has been debt free since 2009. Scott now spends his time helping others become financial rock stars through his best-selling book, talk radio show, and podcast. He has been quoted on Forbes.com, Business Insider, Money magazine, and U.S. News and World Report. He has b

How to Finally Win and Live a Life of AbundanceJust because no one else has done it, does not mean it can't be done. John Lee Dumas was told time and time again he could not create and maintain a 7 day a week podcast. He was told there was not enough people to interview, he would not have time, it's too much content for listeners to consume and so on. JLD was determined to make it happen. It was not easy, but he has done it and he is now known as a Pioneer in the Podcasting World. Yet many others came before him. Today, JLD and I are talking about how You To can Finally Win. Meet our Feature GuestJohn Lee Dumas is the founder & host of Entrepreneurs On FIRE, an award winning Podcast (Best of iTunes) where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week! JLD started out as a commissioned Officers in the US Army where he served for 8 years. Once he separated he went to law school. I quickly realized that was not his thing. So he moved on to build a real estate career and got tired of the daily

Is Fear Real or is it False Evidence Appearing Real?I heard many years ago about this acronym for FEAR. It stood for False Evidence Appearing Real. And I bought into that. I even repeated several times, I'm sure. That's until just a few days ago. A few days ago I had three back-to-back conversations with three very different people for this Men of Abundance Podcast. They will all be feature guests in the very near future. One was a woman and two were men. They were all from very different parts of the world and they all have amazing things going on in their life. They are all Paying it Forward as Abundant Leaders. As you know, I ask every single first time guest the question "What do you feel holds most people back from living a life of true abundance"Every single one of them answered with that one four letter word... FEAR.They all explained what they meant and why fear is holding so many people back from their dreams and doing what they really wanted to do in life. I took the rest of the day thinking about m

Building Young Leaders through the POWER of APEX Fun RunYoung people are like grown Soldiers. They need physically and mentally strong leaders to lead, train and mentor them. When a young person lacks leadership in their life, the go astray and get in trouble. How do you think I know this? If you listen to the media or the drunk jackass at the end of the bar, you might be lead believe your youth is a lost cause. I'm here to tell you it's a lie. Our youth is so much smarter than I was when I was in my early teens. They know so much more about the world than I did. They are certainly more in touch with technology. And they hate much less because of the global connection. And, we have programs like APEX Fun Run and people like Jeremy Barnhart who is making a huge difference in thousands of kids lives. They are doing this be building leaders through fun runs and amazing leadership based activities. I'm very impressed with what APEX Fun Run has done for many young people, the community, schools teachers and the th

Trailer Parks, also referred to as Mobile Home Parks are amazing sources of Abundance and Prosperity. Think about the value added to millions of people and the profits that can be earned from the industry. As with every industry, there's a right way to do business and a wrong way. Jefferson Lilly and I are going to share with you the right way to do business in the Mobile Home Park industry. And Jefferson is going to point in the direction to get all the education and mentorship you would need to find your abundance in Mobile Home Parks. Today's Feature GuestJefferson is a self-made millionaire, mobile home park investment expert, educator, and industry consultant. Park Street Partners owns 16 MHPs coast-to-coast totaling over $30mm in value. Prior to co-founding Park Street Partners in 2013, Mr. Lilly spent seven years investing his own capital acquiring and operating mobile home parks. Before becoming an investor full-time, Jefferson spent nine years in sales leadership roles with several venture-backed sta

  Stay Focused and Stay Engaged orYou Will Lose Interest and MomentumThis last couple of weeks have been so tough for me for so many reasons. One, as you may know, I'm no longer with my family. They are on the mainland and I'm out here in the middle of the Pacific. So that's hare enough. I thought that when I got back from relocating my family, I would get so much done because I would have much more time on my hands. Well, I do have more time on my hands. But that's part of the problem. This right here is why we put time constraints on ourselves. We can get more done is less time because we have to focus and use our time wisely. Dang, why didn't I think of that before I recorded the podcast. I guess this is why I should wright these out before I start talking. Note to self. Anyway, now I have to get back on track. Now I have to create a new schedule and routine. It's not easy at all. But it's the start of amazing things. I have to start journalling again as well. That makes a huge difference in my day. W

Branding Yourself, Like a Boss, to Live a Life of AbundanceWhat or who is your brand? Who do you want others to see you as? Rather you like it or not, others see you how you want them to see you. Be deliberate about who you are as a business, as a person and even as a man. You decide how you want others to see you. Meet our Feature GuestAs an experienced brand consultant and creative powerhouse, Karlos Copara specializes in building powerfully dynamic brands with a point of differentiation. Karlos has contributed and consulted for successful brands ranging from established entrepreneurs to expanding businesses and global brands. His background includes fortune 500 senior-level creative and has over a decade of experience working with various branding design studios in southern California. Karlos shares a commitment to elevated design and dynamic branding to help entrepreneurs and expanding businesses accelerate towards their highest potential. Time Stamped Show Notes(click a time stamp below to time

Not everyone wants to be a leader in the sense of leadership on the job. When Jeff McManus and I are talking about Growing Weeders into Leaders, we are not just referring to leaders on the job, in the military or even on the ball field. We are talking about leading yourself, your family and your kids. We are talking about enjoying what you do on the job and making work more than a four letter word. Let's learn how to grow as leaders together. Meet our Feature GuestJeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. After coming to the University in 2000, Jeff took on the challenge of managing a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification implementation project. Faced with a demand for excellence and high productivity, and a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing t

I'm asking you to question your integrity so you can get out of your own way. I know you have integrity when it comes to being accountable to others and keeping your word to others. But what about keeping your to yourself? Your lack of integrity is holding you back because you're not being true to yourself. You justify your actions by saying, but I'm helping others. And that's a great thing to do. But when you're using that as an excuse to not be true your you're goals, dreams and aspirations, then you have a problem. Be true to yourself always. Set boundaries and make your calendar sacred time. As soon as you start being true to yourself and do what you say you're going to do at the time you have on your calendar, you will start seeing the shift toward having the life of abundance you so truly desire. Thanks for checking out Men of Abundance. Make sure you don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to Men of Abundance Podcast. And while you're there, leave a rating and review. Now, go out and Live Your Life of A

Look men, crazy and crappy stuff happens to all of us. Yes, even me. I have been through all levels of terrible events in my life. And I know many of you have as well. What it all comes down to is how committed you are to yourself and your family. You will have to make some sacrifices to change the game, if you so desire to do so. Today, Ray Matz and I are talking about Game Changing Dads and the importance of having a mentor and being a value added member of one or even a few mastermind groups. Meet our Feature Guest:Ray “Razor” Matz Jr. is an energetic, kind-hearted and passionate leader in his community and home. He is a devoted husband, a fun-loving father of 3 children, a successful business owner, and a dedicated children's minister in Fernandina Beach. Ray is a three-time World Champion with Team USA & a Professional Roller hockey Player His hockey career gave him the opportunity to be the head instructor at Team USA Clinics. For over 20+

Exploring Your Education and Mindset to a Life of AbundanceYour education is what you make of it. Where you get your education and who you get it from is not as important as the mindset you have going into the experience. When you explore the abundance of educational opportunities available to you and your children, you will certainly find a program that fits the needs of your family. Especially when you get the entire family involved in the adventure of education. Randy Harris and I talk about the importance of exploring the education of your family. "Education is more of a mindset"Meet our Feature GuestRandy Harris believes that life is an adventure. He is married to his beautiful wife, Leah. They have 2 amazing boys, Jameson and Donovan, and will be adding a 3rd child this fall. Randy and Leah enjoy hiking, camping, traveling, and creating meaningful experiences for their family. Randy has been an educator and a coach for the past 14 years. He, along with some innovative colleagues, have created a fresh ap

  Knowing the Secrets of a Tax-Free Life to Live aLife of Abundance!As you may know, I strive to live a life of true abundance in Family, Faith, Finances and Fitness. I find, the area most need help in is finances. I don’t feel it’s the most important, but it does rank right up there with oxygen, and I right? There are so many parts to ensuring financial abundance. And we touch on many of them. My Men of Abundance guests talk about how to earn a great income, a few have talked about investing and some talk about saving. Thus far, we have yet to talk to a certified tax specialist. Until today that is. Today we are talking about the Secrets of a Tax-Free Life to get you on the road to living your life of abundance. Meet our Feature Guest - Craig CodyCraig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a

  Maximizing Mental Toughness in your Teens and Helping Them Live a Life of Abundance!I once heard a questions asked of furtive 500 executives about what's the number one trait they prefer look for in new hires at job interviews, the top response was Resilience. I equate resilience with mental toughness. I believe they go hand in hand. So if that's what employers are looking for, and we already know that's what it takes to achieve huge goals in life and as an entrepreneur, why are we not instilling that trait in our youth? Well, that's exactly what Sheryl Kline and Scott Danish are doing. And they are doing it very well. Mental toughness in teenagers is the primary conversation for today. And this topic will serve you just as well. [caption id="attachment_3338" align="alignleft" width="226"]https://www.sherylkline.com/teens () Teens & Parents in Mental Toughness[/caption] Sheryl Kline is the CEO and founder of The Zone Lab, LLC. She's a Mental Toughness and Certified High Performance Coach™, publishe