Introducing 131. How Alex Forbes Took His Love of Woodworking and Created a Seven-Figure Cabinetry Business. from Millionaire University.

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From corporate real estate to custom cabinetry, Alex Forbes story is a testament to diving headfirst into your dreams and coming out on top. Alex, Founder of Lane 17 Cabinet Co, turned a hobby into a booming business. He shares his journey from a frustrating career in commercial real estate brokerage to founding a flourishing custom cabinetry business. Learn how Alex harnessed his woodworking passion and overcame numerous challenges to grow his business, even during a pandemic. Discover valuable entrepreneurial insights and the importance of taking action and continuous improvement to be come a 7-figure entrepreneur.

What we discuss with Alex

+ Alex Forbes' Origin Story

+ Turning a Hobby into a Business

+ Transitioning to Full-time Woodworking

+ Early Challenges and Business Evolution

+ Scaling the Furniture Business

+ Pivot to Custom Cabinetry

+ Growing pains and sustainability

+ Marketing and Building a Client Base

+ Expanding Nationally

+ Closing Thoughts and Entrepreneurial Advice

Thank you Alex!

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💡 Entrepreneurial Advice: "Don't be afraid to just try things and be confident in your ability to problem solve." - Alex Forbes 🏃‍♂️ Action Over Everything: Take action, learn, adapt, and keep moving forward!

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(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers New Years Eve overrated, David Gingras gets called out for a Reddit account, Kristin Cavallari on her f-buddy relationship with Morgan Wallen, and two more actresses come to Blake Lively’s defense.

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Introducing 212. 3 Strategies for Balancing Business and Family With Stephen and Chelsey Diaz from Millionaire University.

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Ready to make it "rain"? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel interviews Stephen and Chelsey Diaz, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind the Rainmaker Family. They share their inspiring journey from overworked photographers trading time for money to building a thriving e-commerce business and educational platform that empowers moms to create financial freedom. We dive into their practical strategies for balancing business and family, including the power of themed days, creating a “dream week”, and implementing family meetings for better communication and organization. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling a full-fledged company, this episode is packed with actionable insights on how to build a life where your business works for you — not the other way around!

What we discuss with Stephen and Chelsey:

+ Switching Costs: Minimize mental fatigue by reducing task-switching

+ Dream Week: Design a schedule prioritizing family and focus

+ Themed Days: Dedicate specific days to similar tasks

+ Family Meetings: Weekly planning for better communication

+ Time-for-Money Shift: Transition to scalable income streams

+ Scaling Intentionally: Grow business while prioritizing family

+ Balancing Roles: Set boundaries to avoid overwhelm

+ Lessons Learned: Turn mistakes into growth opportunities

+ Freedom in Structure: Use systems to achieve balance

+ Family Entrepreneurship: Build a life-first, business-second model

Thank you, Stephen and Chelsey!

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Introducing Harris Dickinson on Babygirl, Nicole Kidman Meet-Cute, and “Unfiltered” Fan Comments from The Run-Through with Vogue.

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Ahead of Babygirl’s release this Christmas Day, actor Harris Dickinson stopped by The Run-Through with Vogue to chat with Chloe Malle and Vogue's features editor Marley Marius about his cat, George Michael’s “Father Figure,” red carpet-dressing, and the ragù he can’t wait to make this season. Read the transcription of this interview here.

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