In this episode Ox and Vin Armani talk perspectives on cryptocurrency: » Cryptocurrencies are just.......math » Who "owns" crypto & who has the "right" to regulate them » Satoshi Nakamoto & the Bitcoin Whitepaper » Peer-to-Peer electronic cash » "There's no liberty without economic liberty"

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Cryptocurrency……Philosophical Foundation: Vin Armani

 (business pearls)  In this episode Mr. Brian Norton of CBD Specialty Coffee stopped by to share an AWESOME business story: * Little Caesars hot-and-ready marketing idea * Management By Walking Around (MBWA)   

Little Caesars hot-and-ready pizza: Brian Norton

In this episode Ox and guest Pat Watson discuss : * How he turned hobby, military, and law enforcement experience into a valuable service * Curricula is based on patterns he saw & necessary mindset * Who's his ideal client * Locks...and the illusion of security * Layered approach to security * 90% of you can do this easy, fast, & inexpensive security upgrade today! * 7 ways to monetize a unique skillset   

Tactical Lockpicking: Pat Watson

 In this episode Ox improv talks about being selfish in the context of early morning getting in the zone

Mental Fitness: Being Selfish

 Tune in as Ox and enrolled agent Shawn Forrest discuss strategies the rich use to pay for their kid's college: ** Using a C-corporation to qualify for the Pell Grant ** Setting your child up as an employee of a C-corporation ** The incredibly important "covered opinion letter"

Tax Loopholes The Rich Use So Their Kids Can Get College Paid For

 In this episode Ox and Vin Armani discuss The Human Social Cycle (in the context of a entrepreneurship): * This draws from Vin's outstanding work on YouTube entitled, The Ascendant Project * The 4 Varnas (mindsets) * Shudra - Commoner * Kshatriya - Warrior * Vipra - Thinker * Vaeshya - Merchant

Vin Armani: Social Cycles & Entrepreneurship (part 2)

 In this episode Ox and Vin Armani discuss entrepreneur mindset: » What does being an entrepreneur mean? » Elon Musk as an entreprenur example, and his end game » What likely motivates Jeff Bezos nowadays? » Money keeps wolves away from the door » Vin's childhood & college businesses, and his first business plan » On one of his mentors, Jay Rifkin, and the movie, Waiting » What's more important -- the people, business, or product? And which does venture capital prioritize? » product market fit, and the story of Twitch » pivoting in business (Friendster, Pabst Beer) » Vin's process to address his value hierarchy, and finding internal guidance

Vin Armani: Entrepreneurship & Addressing Your Value Hierarchy (part 1)

 Huter Trego shares his perspective on  listener questions about medical practice startup & development Q:  1) As a PA owner do you recommend getting a medical lawyer? 2) It’s very expensive but is it worth the money? I think I have an understanding of what I have to do legally to own a practice... but since it’s a loop hole/grey area here in Colorado I can’t help but be nervous. 3) Also, best way to get patients in the door Q:  1) What are legal must haves for starting a medical practice? 2) Must you be a medical professional/have a license to own the practice? 3) Must haves/who must be hired to manage the practice or can a provider to it on their own? 4) Are there types of state medical licenses that are just for telemedicine? 5) Which states are easiest to get licensed in? 6) Can I own a medical practice in let’s say Arizona but live in another state? Q:  Best suited location for medical and or cosmetic practices Q:  I’m a PA who has been asked to join a growing one MD FM cash practice (literally—no other support staff currently). I’ve got 7 years intense Internal Medicine/Primary Care experience and I’m working on IFMs AFMCP and SAFM etc but have limited experience with FM in practice (worked at VA and FQHC). If you were in my position what would you ask for? Percentage of patient payment to increase over time as I develop my panel? Percentage of overall profits? Partnership? Obviously he should cover malpractice? He’s open to anything—we both are newbies at business development. What do you think compensation for a practice development should look like? For instance, I could just be an employee and not develop the business (just see patients and nothing more). Or if I’m part of developing and implementing ideas like Group Visits (my big interest) how would the pay structure differ?

Q&A: Medical Practice

 In this episode Ox talks about his morning process of "Thanks...giving" which is one things that helps him get in the zone early in the day. Partner > www.Uplifting.Gifts

Mental Fitness: “Thanks…giving”

 In this episode Ox sets a course for a new podcast thread entitled, Mental Fitness.  He briefly touches on one tool in his toolbox that he deploys first thing in the morning to get hyped, juiced, in the zone before leaving home.

Mental Fitness: "That Was Easy"

 In this episode enrolled agent Shawn Forrest chats with business consultant at Paychex PJ DiGiovanni about payroll benefits: ** 1 key tax saving reason to form an S-corp vs. being a sole proprietor ** A little "payroll 101" ** Benefit of the 2018 Trump tax cut ** Hiring a paycheck company helps with A) compliance issues B) they take liability of ensuring proper filings C) saving you time  ** Paychex is a full service payroll company and what this can cover ** Touching on one bundle service example for Paychex: administering a 401K & payroll. ** An example victory of PJ helping a company save $$$ with the Paychex "professional employee leasing" service   Tweet us! @SmurfItUpShow Text us! 513-817-0952

5 money saving reasons to hire a payroll company for your business (NSFW)

   Tune in as Ox chats with Joseph Massaro about: ** Family business ** Entrepreneurship ** Discussing the Gary Vee community in which we met ** How he brings appreciation and value to Gary Vee ** Being present in the moment, and actively looking for opportunities NOW ** His perspective on monetizing (or not) his social media presence ** Why he is looking forward to the next financial meltdown ** His success is due to him being HUNGRY.....and how you can stoke that hunger ** What to do when analysis paralysis kicks in ** Being in the flow state ** Collapsitarian (huh?) ** Microgreens

You gotta be HUNGRY....entrepreneurship with Joseph Massaro

   Join Ox and special guest Jack Spirko to talk about the 6 tenets of self-employed mindset (and their 2020 Presidential election plans!!!): ** TENET 1 - I will begin the process of change with myself ** TENET 2 - I will face the dragon - my work fears ** TENET 3 - I will integrate independence and interdependence ** TENET 4 - I will work with, not work for, my organization and customers  ** TENET 5 - I will commit to continuous learning ** TENET 6 - I will create meaningful work

6 Tenets of Self-Employed Mindset – Jack Spirko (Part 2/2)

 Join Ox and special guest Jack Spirko to talk about mindset of the entrepreneur. ** Stories of leadership & the secret to leadership ** Spirko definitions of "marketing" "advertising" "viral marketing" "sales" and "branding" ** Addressing the thesis of this episode: "everyone is self-employed" ** Spirko's early life employee beliefs and what catalyzed his shift to self-employed mindset ** The overlying philosophy of any business is fiduciary responsibility -- so how does this relate to a self-employed mindset? ** Your employer sees you more as an independent contractor! ** How integral should you be in your organization? And applying this perspective to a medical billing job example ** Strategic level thinking on how to move up in an organization, or find another job with more responsibility ** Salary negotiation strategies for an employee

Mindset of the Entrepreneur – Jack Spirko (Part 1/2)

 Join Ox as he chats with Hunter Trego about the concept of branding in the context of personal, business, and product branding: ** Personal branding ** Business branding ** Product branding ** Drawing Google's attention on Instagram ** Consistency is KEY! ** Setting up expectations ties into personal brand ** Setting expectations is VERY important    

BRANDING -- products, business, and personal

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