Ep35 - Creating Your Own Opportunities with Mario P. Fields
04/22/21 • 62 min
Interacting with diverse groups of people and learning from his mistakes while in the US Marine Corps, Mario developed a deep understanding of human dynamics. Although his original transition plan did not transpire as planned, his business of creating opportunities and unleashing potential has made him a highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles. Through his mission to connect inspirational speakers with speaking opportunities, he is enabling developing managers to demonstrate positive leadership qualities, manage change, and thrive during crises.
The qualities that are invaluable in business:
- Attitude
- Dependability
- Comfortable in crisis
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Mario P. Fields will talk about his leadership behavior, how his experience in the US Marine Corps laid the foundation of his business, and how he manages his time very well while caring for others.
He will also share his juicy secret of looking young after almost 30 years in the Marine Corps.
Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields, United States Marine Corps (retired), is a combat veteran and successful business owner. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Inspirational Speakers which offers public speaking services that meet a wide range of business needs. Mario is also the C-Suite Network Executive Leader and the Founder of the Still Serving, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the academic performance and career opportunities of students living in underserved communities.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
3:53 - Backstory of Mario P. Fields
5:33 - The civilian equivalent of a Marine Corps Sergeant Major's duties and responsibilities
10:44 - How he reacts to mistakes and setbacks
14:40 - His approach towards leadership behavior
17:28 - The impact of fostering a relationship that makes people feel comfortable talking to you
21:50 - The qualities that won the applicant the job
26:34 - How Mario controls his time well
30:23 - How getting rid of the binary discussion framework saves him time
37:05 - The most confusing situation he had in his first executive position in the private sector
44:30 - How his not dream business became his company
48:10 - The concept behind Mario's podcast, Unarmored Talk
52:10 - His advice to service members on the financial side of things
Favorite Quotes
"You can hire someone that doesn't have the degree. They may not be credentialed. If they have a great attitude and they're dependable, I can get you in the company. We could pay for you to get that bachelor's, maybe to get that certification. But I can't see you to the university of attitude. And it's the attitude that a lot of, I believe servicemen and women, bring to the private sector that was invaluable." - Mario P. Fields
"Leadership is a behavior and behaving in a way that builds a team across the board." - Mario P. Fields
"I believe a lot of professionals who've never served in the military think that there's a big difference between a private sector structure, business structure in the military. It's not. We still do onboarding." - Mario P. Fields
"Every human being is totally different and you cannot take a cookie cutter approach to your leadership behavior. It changes daily." - Mario P. Fields
"There's things that happen while living that changes the dynamics of your mental state and the person that's leading. You need to understand that today is not the same as tomorrow and tomorrow is not the same as the next day." - Mario P. Fields
"I believe that service men and women are very comfortable with looking for opportunities in some of the worst despair situations." - Mario P. Fields
"One of the most important things I believe any human being has is their own personal time. If I give you my time, no matter what, then that means I care." - Mario P. Fields
"What else I learned about being in the military, it allows you to buy property near military bases, which is almost recession proof. You just buy a property that you may even come back to or want to get rented because you're right near a funding stream called a military installation." - Mario P. Fields
Engage with Mario P. Fields
Website: Global Inspirational Speakers
Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSON
Call (858) 925- 4536
Interacting with diverse groups of people and learning from his mistakes while in the US Marine Corps, Mario developed a deep understanding of human dynamics. Although his original transition plan did not transpire as planned, his business of creating opportunities and unleashing potential has made him a highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles. Through his mission to connect inspirational speakers with speaking opportunities, he is enabling developing managers to demonstrate positive leadership qualities, manage change, and thrive during crises.
The qualities that are invaluable in business:
- Attitude
- Dependability
- Comfortable in crisis
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Mario P. Fields will talk about his leadership behavior, how his experience in the US Marine Corps laid the foundation of his business, and how he manages his time very well while caring for others.
He will also share his juicy secret of looking young after almost 30 years in the Marine Corps.
Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields, United States Marine Corps (retired), is a combat veteran and successful business owner. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Inspirational Speakers which offers public speaking services that meet a wide range of business needs. Mario is also the C-Suite Network Executive Leader and the Founder of the Still Serving, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the academic performance and career opportunities of students living in underserved communities.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
3:53 - Backstory of Mario P. Fields
5:33 - The civilian equivalent of a Marine Corps Sergeant Major's duties and responsibilities
10:44 - How he reacts to mistakes and setbacks
14:40 - His approach towards leadership behavior
17:28 - The impact of fostering a relationship that makes people feel comfortable talking to you
21:50 - The qualities that won the applicant the job
26:34 - How Mario controls his time well
30:23 - How getting rid of the binary discussion framework saves him time
37:05 - The most confusing situation he had in his first executive position in the private sector
44:30 - How his not dream business became his company
48:10 - The concept behind Mario's podcast, Unarmored Talk
52:10 - His advice to service members on the financial side of things
Favorite Quotes
"You can hire someone that doesn't have the degree. They may not be credentialed. If they have a great attitude and they're dependable, I can get you in the company. We could pay for you to get that bachelor's, maybe to get that certification. But I can't see you to the university of attitude. And it's the attitude that a lot of, I believe servicemen and women, bring to the private sector that was invaluable." - Mario P. Fields
"Leadership is a behavior and behaving in a way that builds a team across the board." - Mario P. Fields
"I believe a lot of professionals who've never served in the military think that there's a big difference between a private sector structure, business structure in the military. It's not. We still do onboarding." - Mario P. Fields
"Every human being is totally different and you cannot take a cookie cutter approach to your leadership behavior. It changes daily." - Mario P. Fields
"There's things that happen while living that changes the dynamics of your mental state and the person that's leading. You need to understand that today is not the same as tomorrow and tomorrow is not the same as the next day." - Mario P. Fields
"I believe that service men and women are very comfortable with looking for opportunities in some of the worst despair situations." - Mario P. Fields
"One of the most important things I believe any human being has is their own personal time. If I give you my time, no matter what, then that means I care." - Mario P. Fields
"What else I learned about being in the military, it allows you to buy property near military bases, which is almost recession proof. You just buy a property that you may even come back to or want to get rented because you're right near a funding stream called a military installation." - Mario P. Fields
Engage with Mario P. Fields
Website: Global Inspirational Speakers
Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSON
Call (858) 925- 4536
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Ep34 - Realty Rat Race with David Richter
Realizing how real estate investors are being stuck in the realty rat race, David sees the unique opportunity of exploring the financial side of property investing - Profit First Cash Flow System.
Utilizing all the knowledge he learned from the many seats he held in a real estate company, he has established his own profit advising company that has helped real estate businesses completely turn around from going out of business to building cash reserves.
The key points to be integrated into the system of real estate investing
- Calculation of real revenue
- Setting up a different bank accounts
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, David Richter will talk about the pitfall he discovered in most real estate endeavors. He will also discuss more about how business owners, especially real estate investors, plan out their cash flow and gain clarity in their business.
David Richter is Owner of Simple CFO Solutions which helps real estate investors apply profit first principles to their business. He is an active real estate investor who has been essential in closing over 850 deals which include wholesale, turnkey, owner finance, rentals, lease options, and any other exit strategy. His goal in life is to completely transform the Real Estate Investing industry when it comes to how real estate investors view their finances and – bring them true financial clarity and freedom.
Enjoy!
In this Episode
1:42 - Backstory of David Richter
6:45 - How David leveraged his knowledge from the many seats he held at a real estate company
11:01 - What inspired him to pursue the financial side of investing
16:52 - Diving deeper into the key points to be integrated in real estate investing
22:47 - How not to become overwhelmed when setting up too many business bank accounts
24:26 - The struggles investment companies go through other than the profit first side
28:42 - The difference between buying a marketing system and educating yourself
31:51 - David's mistakes on the investing side and what he learned from it
35:08 - How David help real estate investors grow their cash flow
Favorite Quotes
"Also in real estate too, just having like a P I T I account, especially if you're not paying taxes, but once or twice a year, like property taxes, making sure that you're setting up accounts specifically to save for those throughout the year. Because a lot of people get hit with those taxes doesn’t know, like, it's the end of the year now and I forgot to pay those taxes." - David Richter
"If you have that big enough reason or you have a big enough passion for it, you're going to do what it takes in order to get to where you want to be." - David Richter
"Learn as much as you possibly can to up-level yourself because no matter what route you take, you're going to always have to be leveling up in order to provide more value to people. And then the value comes back to you." - David Richter
"What really helps people on the real estate side is what account could we set-up that’s going to give you more clarity." - David Richter
"No two businesses are exactly alike. Even if you do the same things, your processes, procedures, your team members are going to be different. So you're going to have a different structure than other people." - David Richter
Engage with David Richter
Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSON
Call (858) 925- 4536
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Ep36 - Financial Freedom With Real Estate with Scott Smith
With a mission to protect assets and help people achieve financial freedom through real estate investing, Scott leverages his strong investor background and legal expertise to create a business structure that allows people to overcome the challenges in their real estate journey. As a lawyer and an investor himself, he knew that protecting your investments is as important as making them.
The key to financial freedom through real estate investing:
- Be consistent.
- Think of investing as a long term goal.
- NOW is the most amazing opportunity to get into real estate.
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Scott Smith will talk about the challenges most people face when dealing with property investment. Furthermore, he will go into greater detail on the legal aspects of protecting assets and financial security when managing properties across multiple states.
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Royal Legal Solutions is a boutique law firm focused on protecting their clients’ real estate assets throughout the United States and Canada. They analyze their individual situation and put nuanced strategies into place that will not only protect their property to the greatest extent possible but also save them money in taxes and state fees.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
1:13 - Backstory of Scott Smith
4:47 - A common challenge people face in investing
6:14 - His thoughts on investing in today's crazy market
12:13 - His recommendation to beginning investors
14:57 - Type of investor who achieves financial freedom through property investing
16:39 - How to protect an asset and financial well-being
22:59 - Tax simplifications of the series LLC over properties in multiple estates
29:45 - The structure of an LLC in a partnership
30:49 - The role of estate planning for investors
33:15 - How Royal Legal Solutions helps people take action in investing
Favorite Quotes
"Getting into real estate now though is the most amazing opportunity you could do. Because not only are you buying something now that you're guaranteed, your rents are going to increase just by market forces, but also all of your debt repayment on your mortgage is paid with cheaper dollars because you're going to be paying them back with future inflated dollars from the bigger rent. So there's nothing you could do that's a better investment right now because your rents are going to go up and the money that you're using to pay off the asset that you bought is going to be cheaper." - Scott Smith
"If you could pay somebody else to solve the problem for you, it's almost always better to do that." - Scott Smith
"As an investor, you really want to just be making money, as much money as you possibly can. And then have all of the other issues in your life, either done by somebody else or coached on exactly what it is you need to do so you don't make mistakes, you don't have to go back, and you don't have to rebuild anything. It's just done right the first time." - Scott Smith
"If you're on real estate investing and you're looking for financial freedom, first you're going to be thinking long-term. You're buying the asset that you like and then you're going to plan on holding it for seven to 10 years in an ideal scenario." - Scott Smith
"During this time period, it's like the tidal wave of cash coming into the economy is going to force all of this appreciation. You're in a unique time where it's almost like you're going to the casino and you can't lose." - Scott Smith
"The people that we see making it right and actually achieving financial freedom are the ones that are just focused on the boring stuff. They just do it over and over and over again. That's all they're doing and that's not anything amazing. What's amazing is the consistency." - Scott Smith
Engage with Scott Smith
Website: Royal Legal Solutions
Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSON
Call (858) 925- 4536
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