Best Chris Lupo Podcasts (2025)

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Flex Theory: Stretching Life's Challenged With Andre Victorian 51:38

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Flex Theory is an athletic development and rehabilitation program that combines explosive strength, mobility, and flexibility. But before Mr. Andre Victorian could put these concepts together, he endured all of life's hardships. Through the loss of his business and marriage, Andre needed to pivot. He knew what he was strong at and what he did well …

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Master DS Lee: Guiding the Next Generation of Taekwondo Athletes 55:00

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Master DS Lee, son of Texas Taekwondo pioneer Grandmaster Chang Lee, has dedicated his life to advancing the art and sport of Taekwondo. As the president of USA Taekwondo’s Texas State Association, one of the largest and most competitive regions in the country, Master Lee continues a legacy built on discipline, service, and leadership. Growing up, …

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Just for Kicks: Soccer, Coaching, and Taekwondo with Chris Megaloudis 57:12

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Born and raised in Queens, New York, Chris Megaloudis has lived every side of the world’s game. Growing up in a soccer family, alongside his older brother Mike, the sport was a way of life in the Megaloudis household. His father, Mike Sr., served as his first coach and set the foundation for Chris to follow his own passion for the game. From playin…

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Turning a Disability into a Taekwondo Superpower: Eleni Koutsilianos 50:50

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Born with a tremendous amount of energy and a love for movement, topped with inspiration from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles, Eleni Koutsilianos desire to become a martial artist started at a very young age. Her Taekwondo journey began at the age of 8. However, it was not easy for a kid born fully deaf in her right ear and parti…

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Strip Mall Sensei: Combat, Confidence, and Content Creation for Everyday People 41:28

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Adam Flohr is a Krav Maga martial artist training out of the California Defence Academy in Murrieta, California. A self described art and media guy with the gift of gab, he grew tired of feeling helpless in negative confrontations. He searched for the "toughest" form of self-defense to give him that self confidence he aspired to attain. Through lea…

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Medals Don't Define Us: Sensei James Luk and the Shotojuku Karate Way 48:12

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Inspired by action movie stars like Jet Li and Jackie Chan, Sensei James Luk's mom knew Martial Arts was the perfect activity to keep a young kid safe and off the streets. Born into the projects of Woodside, Queens, learning how to defend yourself was a necessity. 15 minutes away the Shotojuko Dojo in Astoria, Queens was where his Martial Arts woul…

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The Do's and Don'ts of a Taekwondo Referee with Marc Zirogiannis 1:02:58

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Master Marc Zirogiannis is a World Taekwondo International Referee and the Founder/Editor-in-Chief of Taekwondo Life Magazine. His journey in Taekwondo began in the early 1980s, following his older brother into martial arts. This led him to YH Park Taekwondo. Grandmaster Park, one of the first to open a Taekwondo school in Long Island, New York, wa…

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Building Champions: Tim Thackrey’s Journey from Athlete to Elite Performance Coach 59:37

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Born into a Taekwondo family, Tim Thackrey’s life has always revolved around discipline, resilience, and personal transformation. But his early years as an athlete were anything but golden — until everything clicked. Surrounded by the right people, Tim rose from underdog status to become a USA National Team Member, Olympic Training Center resident,…

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The Dojang Diaries: Growing Up in Old School Martial Arts with Master Alana Bari 51:37

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In 1991 Grandmaster Joseph Lupo Sr. alongside Grandmaster Moonsung Lee, opened the Moon S. Lee Taekwondo Institute in Whitestone, Queens, New York. Before the school was even officially open, a young teenage girl would walk in with her father to get some info on the new school in the neighborhood. Upon speaking to GM Joe, a decision was made immedi…

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"Taekwondo Saved My Life" - How Cy Zamani Defeated Cancer & Grief 1:00:44

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Born in New York, raised in California, now based out of Georgetown, Texas, Master Cy Zamani has passed his fair share of ups and downs in life. The one constant that has always pulled him through the hardest of moments is Taekwondo. From the tragic loss of his father, and later his daughter, to a cancer diagnosis, the positivity that Taekwondo bro…

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Dramatic Weight Loss Transformation Through Taekwondo - Master Carlos Villanueva 42:11

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Master Carlos Villanueva, a 4th Dan Black Belt certified under the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo) and the New York Black Belt Center, has been a lifelong Taekwondo practitioner under his father, Master Luis Villanueva. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, his culinary career brought him to the lights of New York City. Here, he found a second home under M…

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The True Meaning of Martial Arts - Sensei Kai Leung 58:29

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Sensei Kai Leung, a world-recognized Shotokan Karate Instructor, immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s. A seasoned Goju-Ryu Karate competitor and instructor, Leung's life changed when he met the late Toyotaro Miyazaki, who brought traditional Shotokan Karate to New York. Leung quit his New York City schoolteacher job and closed his Sho…

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Molding Martial Artists with Muay Thai - Eric Ruiz 56:12

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When most young kids in the 1980s wanted to be Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) from the Karate Kid movies, Eric Ruiz wanted to be Mr. Miyagi, a teacher of martial arts. As a teenager, he started learning Taekwondo. Once he gained his footing and built a strong foundation, he began learning other forms of martial arts. Black belts in Taekwondo & Braz…

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From Heartbreak to Validation: Mechelle Smith's Taekwondo Journey 54:58

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Before she became one of the most fearsome Taekwondo competitors on the planet, Grandmaster Mechelle Smith began Taekwondo in 1979 as an introverted teenager training at Grandmaster Les Zampino's school, the Northeast Taekwondo Academy in Rotterdam, NY. Training during a time when women were few on the training floor, she persisted and took the lea…

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Mark Williams - Tales from a Taekwondo Legend 48:56

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In sports, we always talk about "legends" that paved the way for the present modern-day superstars. Whether it's Michael Jordan in basketball, Wayne Gretzky in hockey, or Pele in soccer....the list is endless. In the short history of Taekwondo and open-style martial arts tournaments, Mark Williams is a name that always comes up in conversations. 5x…

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It's Never Too Late - The USA Masters Cup Taekwondo Championships 2025 1:07:11

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Master Joe takes a trip to Texas for the US Masters Cup Taekwondo Championships! Masters aged Taekwondo athletes (aged 33 and up) from across the United States and the world converged in Houston from January 17th through the 18th, 2025 for an epic tournament made just for them. This event featured international competitors from the USA, Spain, Swed…

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Kicking It With Taekwondo Moms : How To Keep Your Kids Motivated in Martial Arts 46:16

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Lisa Solomon and Viviana Lezamiz are the longest-tenured parents of the NYBBC, with their children Alexa and Mikaela, students of the school since they were barely able to read or write. In 2025, their kids are high-level taekwondo competitors with many national championships under their black belts. Once, little kids were inspired by the older com…

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The Taekwondo Guru" Master Mark Warburton 1:01:59

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Master Mark Warburton is the owner of Sarnia Olympic Taekwondo located in Ontario, Canada. A shy introverted kid who never really found his footing in traditional sports like soccer, he preferred video games and pro wrestling. Enamored by wrestlers who used martial arts like The Great Muta, he decided to try martial arts in his local Karate school.…

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Eastern Medicine and Philosophy For Our Everyday Lives - Dr. Daryl Thuroff DACM, LMT 1:05:37

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Dr. Daryl Thuroff, DACM, LMT (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine/Licensed Massage Therapist), is a 1st Degree Black Belt at the New York Black Belt Center. She's also a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine with a doctorate in Eastern Medicine, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy. Daryl helps her clients both mentally and physic…

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One Last Round: Master Joe's Final Taekwondo Tournament 1:32:53

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In 2024, Master Joseph Lupo Jr. walked onto the mats for what will likely be his last Taekwondo competition ever, The Mugung International Championships in San Andres Timilpan, Mexico. It was the toughest decision of his life, along with one of the most hard-fought battles he ever faced on the mats. In this special episode, Master Joe steps out of …

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Mentoring Self-Belief in Martial Artists, Parents, and Children with Master Antony Graf 1:21:56

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Master Antony Graf wasn't the most talented Taekwondo fighter in the room, but nobody could match his heart and determination. An athlete who ruled the Middleweight & Heavyweight division in the 2000s, and a multi-time International Open Gold Medalist, once Master Graf's competition days were over, he focused on building his career. Now the owner o…

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Balancing Faith, Family, and Taekwondo with Master Vincent Nguyen 1:00:54

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A first-generation immigrant, Master Vincent Nguyen's life was molded by hardworking "dollar and a dream" parents who came from Vietnam to this country with $20. Through hard work, Vincent Nguyen's family embodies the "American Dream." With only 3 years of formal Taekwondo training as a teenager, Vincent Nguyen became a member of the Junior Nationa…

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A Winning Mindset for MMA: Jillian DeCoursey's Road to Becoming Invicta FC Champ 50:17

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A mental health counselor by day and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA practitioner by night, former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Jillian "The Lionheart" DeCoursey chats with Master Joe in the Black Belt Way of Life Studio. We learn how she balances her career as a business owner and professional mixed martial artist en route to becoming a …

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A Karate State of Mind with Sensei Charles Jardines 1:00:11

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Meet Sensei Charles Jardines, a 6th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate under Sensei Toyotaro Miyazaki/Masakazu Takahashi. A karate pioneer in the United States. Besides his accolades in martial arts, Jardines is a retired member of the greatest law enforcement community in the country with the NYPD, and a former teacher from St. Francis Preparato…

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Loyalty & Sacrifice W/ Master Chet Bridgewater 57:03

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On this week's episode of A Black Belt Way of Life, meet Master Chet Bridgewater. He is a founding member of the New York Black Belt Center, 4th Degree Black Belt, AAU National Team Member, USA Masters Team Team Member, and founder of the New York Black Belt Center Westchester. Follow his journey as he navigates through racism and self-struggles to…

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Bamboo Sticks and Gold Medals w/ Master John Rodriguez 1:18:15

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With no direction and down the wrong path, Mrs. Rodriguez takes her troubled son John into Grandmaster Joseph Lupo Sr.'s Taekwondo school in search of a better life and guidance for her son. Learn how that event changed John Rodriguez's life trajectory and put him on a path to become a taekwondo master, champion, and teacher. Master John Rodriguez …

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From the Streets To The Dojang With Frankie Yournett 37:39

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Meet Frankie Yournett, a product of the tough streets of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Follow his journey of struggle and humility to a life of positivity at the New York Black Belt Center. Follow the Black Belt Way of Life podcast on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565583651797 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbeltwayoflif…

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What Is A Black Belt Way of Life? 11:07

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Master Joseph Lupo Jr. takes you along his journey and past to what has inspired him to tell his story about what a black belt represents and means, on and off the mats. Lessons taught to him by his father, who is also his original Taekwondo instructor, will last a lifetime. This is a simplistic message of positivity for the world to share. Follow …

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Accelerate Your Financial Freedom With These Three Ways to Invest Tax Free FOREVER With Damion Lupo 48:00

4y ago48:00

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Did you know that there is a way for you to invest tax-free? Joining host Chris D. Roberts is Damion Lupo of eQRP Co. and the #1 expert on eQRP® (Qualified Retirement Plan). Damion is on a mission to free people from financial bondage. How? The answer is tax-free investments that the system and the IRA are not letting you in on. He explains that it…

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Self education and personal development can set you free 27:54

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Imagine a school you went to that taught you life skills. Imagine being able to make money on your terms from home using the internet. We talk about the make money on your terms university where we are going to teach everyday people how to make money from home using the internet

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Make A Decision! Your Message Matters! 4:35

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Speak off finalist in Dallas at Pete Vargas a360 live event shares one of his secrets

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Habitude Warrior & "Mr. Awesome"-Erik Swanson. 50:27

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE For nearly two decades, Erik Swanson has successfully coached and mentored thousands of top-performing business and corporation teams throughout the country. Also known as "The Habitudes Coach," he is a best-selling author, motivator, corporate trainer as well as a public speaker who has shared the stage with many great mentors t…

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Alternative investments using retirement plans with Damion Lupo. 1:02:45

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Damion Lupo is the CEO of Total Control Financial, Inc. in Austin Texas. He has a long history as an entrepreneur and started his first enterprise at age 11 with the help of his parents, who he employed. Since then he's owned more than thirty companies including an insurance agency, a venture capital business, a coaching and consulting firm, as wel…

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Trading on your terms-what you need to know with Chris Clafin. 43:41

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chris Claflin joins us on the show today and shares his story about how he went from prepping for dentistry school to turning his attention to the stock market and investing industry. His story is a rather unique one. While in pre-dentistry school, he was preparing to propose to his lovely wife, but needed to earn some extra mone…

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The 10 Million Dollar Sales Man- Will Tjernlund 55:31

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Will Tjernlund is a Fulfillment by Amazon Expert who has generated millions of dollars by selling products on ecommerce sites like Amazon and eBay as well as his own webstores. Will started his career as an ecommerce seller and marketer by following in his brother's footsteps, learning the tricks of the trade from his brother, An…

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Taking the first step with Sarah Cogan. 30:35

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Every great success, believe it or not, started with a simple step of faith. No matter what area of life or endeavor, if you want to go forward, you need to take action instead of just being a spectator in order to get to your goal. In this episode, I bring to you a woman who has made incredible steps and strides as an entreprene…

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Follow the thought leader- Cheryl snapp of SnappCorner PR. 52:57

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Cheryl Snapp Connor is one of the most influential women in the tech industry and has been a powerhouse entrepreneur since 1989. Today, she is the founder and CEO of SnappConner PR, the developer of Content University™, and she is a trustee and member of the Utah Technology Council's Executive Committee. She has contributed to, a…

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How to Succeed When All Odds are Against You With Manny Lopez 41:22

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Who is Manny Lopez? While many would probably stick their heads to keep a six-figure income job, Manny Lopez is the guy who gave up his career to pursue his dream instead of building somebody else's dream. You'd probably think that it's the craziest thing a husband with a pregnant wife would do, months before the birth of his chi…

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Lil' Fresh Sam & Mike Stanzyk – It's Okay To be Different. 45:40

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Lil' Fresh Sam & Mike Stanzyk On today's episode, I am joined by Fashion Designer & Stylist, Samantha Aragon (aka Lil' Fresh Sam), and Marketing and Advertising Expert, Mike Stanzyk. Growing up, Lil' Fresh Sam has had a growing and unwavering desire to create, inspire, and style. As her passion grew, so did her desire to design h…

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Military Spouse Jobs & the Entrepreuneur Lifestyle with Levantay. 42:21

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Levantay Levantay is a singer, songwriter, certified success coach, and former Beauty Queen. She has won several awards and titles throughout her pageant and performances with an ever-growing number of fans and supporters. Levantay has worked in media relations for over ten years with several well-known media outlets such as BET,…

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Server turned landscaper shares her story. 46:59

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Server turned landscaper shares her story. Grab your copy of my latest book: Cracking the Code to Successfully Selling on Amazon For more powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your goals for success, visit www.makemoneyonyourterms .com.

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Make Money on Your Terms with Ashley Feinstein. 40:22

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ashley Feinstein Ashley Feinstein graduated with a bachelor's degree in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, she began her career in the finance world as an investment banker, then transitioned into corporate finance. Throughout her years in the finance industry, she began to realiz…

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Why making money on your terms is important, with Les Brown 22:24

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We all have important decisions to make. Les asks Hatsu about the important decision he had to make that led him to being fired. In addition to that, Hatsu realized and knew that he had to take back control of his life. Tune into this episode and as you begin to realize that you are the architect of your life you must then design the life you want …

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Now Is the Time! You're Never Too Young, Or Too Old with David Zaleski. 20:07

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Old with David Zaleski. ABOUT THIS EPISODE When internet marketing guru David Zaleski found himself in a common, yet troublesome, problem – lacking enough funds to support himself while achieving his Bachelor's degree – he turned to the valuable lessons he learned from his professors and created a way to utilize the e-commerce industry to earn a li…

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Just Do It to Achieve with David Arnett. 35:17

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE David Arnett is a young entrepreneur, a visionary, who created, owned and consulted dozens of businesses over the course of eight years. At a young age of 25, he has achieved so much that many older and college educated people could only wish they could have done. What's even more surprising about his success is because he only s…

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Designing the Lifestyle You Desire with Adam Wening. 25:40

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Designing the Lifestyle You Desire One book and a dream is all you need to change your life. That's the real story behind the success of a young man, who at age 22 has afforded himself a luxury car. Adam Wenig is not your ordinary youngster who goes to college, gets his diploma and takes on a corporate role and with a strike of l…

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Success Is Yours To Be Had with Greg Pilla 42:35

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE If there's one word to describe the type of person Greg Pilla is, that word would be: dedicated. Greg is dedicated to helping freelancers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and business professionals increase their profits and accelerate their careers by teaching them his proven techniques in list building, marketing, and ways to …

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Empower Others By Paying It Forward With Candance Chance 26:30

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Candice Chance Candice Chance is a natural-born entrepreneur; a visionary who has learned to utilize her skills, accomplishments, experiences, and imagination to overcome business obstacles and create the life she has always wanted. Since she was a young girl, she has worked as an entrepreneur, selling candy bars and snacks out o…

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Decisions 34:39

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Decisions are a major part of our lives. Whether you're the CEO of an organization, a small business owner, or an employee, we all make decisions each and every day of our lives that will impact our tomorrows. Hatsura Ramadhan, Millennial thought leader and make money on your terms strategist talks today about the importance of m…

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Common mistakes to avoid in business. 18:58

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Subscribe to the Make Money on Your Terms Podcast! Are you an eager entrepreneur looking for great ways to add multiple streams of income to your business? Make Money on Your Terms podcast shares insider secrets and advice to help you make money on your terms! If you love the content we're sharing in each episode, head over to iTunes or Stitcher to…