Episode 15: Car Buying Strategies to Save You Money – Interview with Michael Srinivasan
This week I welcome Michael Srinivasan on the show. Michael is author of the personal finance blog called Stretch A Dime. On this episode, we’ll be discussing car buying strategies for getting the most car for your money.
One of the best strategies Michael recommends is checking the Edmunds website for what they call a “Price Promise” from dealers who agree to sell the car (make / model) you are interested in at a price as captured in the “Price Promise”.
The Edmunds Price Promise is a great way to save money when purchasing a car. On this episode Michael shares how he was able to save $1200 just using the Edmunds website for some research first. Michael will be sharing this and other tips for avoiding car salesmen and saving a lot of money on your next car purchase.
Episode 14: Home Buying Strategies for Millennials Today – Interview with Michael Kelczewski
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This week, I welcome Michael Kelczewski on the show to discuss home buying strategies for millennials . Michael is a Realtor with Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby’s International Realty.
As a Millennial himself, Michael experienced job loss and debt incursions early in his career, so he has a great deal of insight when it coms to working extensively with first time home buyers.
On this episode, Michael will be sharing his own tips for millennials who are just getting started with their careers. Michael councils first time home buyers to consider job security, area residence expectations and financial concerns before purchasing a home. We’ll be discussing this in more detail on the show.
Episode 13: From Millionaire to Food Stamps and Back – Interview with Snowe Saxmon
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This week Snowe Saxmon joins me on the show to share her incredible story. Snowe went from being a millionaire at age 25 to living on food stamps and bankrupt by age 35.
Today she earns multiple six figures and with God’s help, has been able to channel a painful past into a purposeful future by teaching women financial and business strategies. She began to realize that every way she had handled money in the past was fear based.
She began a journey of transformation emotionally, spiritually and financially which she now teaches others. Creating more money ALWAYS starts with your mindset. Mindset is simply a way of thinking. Unfortunately, most of us have been taught to think the wrong way. We have created hidden success blocks in our minds. Snowe says if you have any limiting beliefs (which are learned behaviors that hold you back), emotional blocks or unresolved emotions, you will stay stuck.
On today’s episode of The Money Champ, Snowe shares how she now teaches others how to create, manage and multiply money. She also discusses how others can truly live a life emotionally, spiritually and financially free!
You can learn more about Snowe by visiting her website at http://snowesaxman.com.
Episode 12: Choosing Entrepreneurship Over College – Interview with Doug Messer of University Beyond
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The road to success doesn’t have to include a college degree. Many young people are choosing the road less traveled at an early age – entrepreneurship.
This week, I welcome Doug Messer, Founder of University Beyond on the show to share his entrepreneur success story. Doug is a two-time entrepreneur and Millennial career development speaker. He’s also a contributor to the Huffington Post and the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Doug started his first venture, DBFLY Watches when he was a sophomore in High school. DBFLY manufactured and sold interchangeable silicone watches which were distributed in high profile retail outlets like Shop-rite and Urban Outfitters.
Today, Doug is the Co-Founder and CEO of University Beyond, a technology startup helping brands like Amazon, Starbucks, Pepsi, DirecTV, and more find and manage their on-campus college brand ambassadors. The site allows college students to connect with businesses that are offering jobs on campus. The job listings on the site range from brand ambassadors to working on a social media team.
Doug loves talking about entrepreneurship, education technology, and career development at conferences around the country. In addition, he’s lead keynotes and panels at some of the top young entrepreneur and education conferences in the country.
You can learn more about University Beyond by visiting www.universitybeyond.com. Also, for students, “National Student Discount Day” is coming up on August 24th so be sure to check out http://nsdd.universitybeyond.com that day to find some amazing deals and discounts!
Episode 11: How To Determine The Best Career Path (Even If You Don’t Know What You Want) – Interview with Jennifer Bouley
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This week, Jennifer Bouley joins me on the show to share some great advice for high school and college students who are deciding what career path to take.
Jennifer is the owner of Bouley-Mak Consulting and Coaching, a company with a sole focus on helping individuals and organizations plan and execute sustainable employment progress plans. They help both job seekers and job providers to avoid the obstacles of the labor force, through strategic planning and research.
Jennifer is a career coach and HR consultant who specializes in working with millennials, recent graduates and people going through career changes/choices.
She practices a philosophy that life is not what happens to you, it is about how you can prepare and make change happen! She is a graduate of the Athabasca Universities, Bachelor of Human Resources & Labor Relations program and Sheridan Colleges Social Service Worker Diploma program.
We’ll be talking about some practical tips for students who are trying to choose the right career path. They include:
- Examining what you naturally do well, and what do people tell you you are good at. Then, researching the job market for opportunities, and school programs related to that.
- Taking 2-3 different career tests, and using the test results to determine your common strengths and interests.
- Interviewing professionals in fields you are interested in,and asking questions about how they got to where they are and what their daily work life is like.
Episode 10 – On a Mission to Make Education Better: Interview with Gabe Stern Co-Founder of UnCollege
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This week, Gabe Stern joins me on the show. Gabe is the co-founder of Uncollege – uncollege.org – a gap year program that helps young people build a road map for their higher education and beyond.
The story of UnCollege begins with the founder Dale J. Stephens. Dale was unschooled – an education movement that promotes self-directed learning – from sixth through the twelfth grade and enrolled at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas following “high school.”
At Hendrix, Stephens came to the conclusion that he needed time to decide what he wanted to pursue professionally and that his college experience was not adequately teaching him the 21st century skills he knew he would need to succeed in the professional world.
In an effort to help young adults in an even more hands on manner, the UnCollege staff launched its first Gap Year Program in the Fall of 2013. Since then, young adults from 15 different countries have participated in the program. Upon graduating the program, UnCollege Fellows have gone on to start their own companies, receive university scholarships, join startups, and help non-profits around the globe.
On today’s episode, Gabe will be sharing the details of the Uncollege program and how it helps students build a road map for their higher education and beyond.
Episode 9 – How to Reduce College Debt Burden With These College Scholarships & Grants – Interview with Ashley Hill, CEO of College Prep Ready
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This week I welcome Ashley Hill on The Money Champ. Ashley is a Scholarship Search Strategist, a
nd CEO of College Prep Ready. She’s the author of the book The Ultimate Scholarship Guide.
Ashley Hill is a Scholarship Search Strategist who is passionate about teaching overwhelmed students (K-12, homeschool, adult, international, undergraduate, and graduate students) how to use their talents and achievements to increase their chances of winning scholarships.
Her passion for assisting college bound teens and families originates from her college prep process and college success with a supportive network of rich resources allowing her to graduate in 3 years and received a $10,000 college internship. Ashley’s mission is to assist college bound students and their college success partners in building a team to open the door to opportunities to achieve college success and a successful life after college.
In her work with assisting students, Ashley encourages them to start their scholarship search in their local communities. Many community organizations will not share scholarship opportunities online or through social media channels, but with local school counselors or local non-profit organizations. She also encourages students to search for very specific scholarships that focus on their talents and achievements.
On today’s show, we’ll be discussing how students can increase their chances of winning college scholarships with some simple strategies.
You can learn more about Ashley and the services her company provides by visiting http://collegeprepready.com.
Episode 8 – How to Graduate College On-time With Low Student Debt and a Job That Makes You Happy
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This week, I welcome Daniel Haitz on the show. Daniel is the Founder and CEO of EduSquared. He launched EDUsquared back in 2014 after he found himself going on massive rants while on a ski trip with his buddies about how absurd it is that students aren’t taught about all of the choices they have while attending college.
Daniel and his team created an online video course that guides parents and students through that process. As Daniel says, just getting accepted into college is no longer a guarantee for future success
The choices students make about the majors they pursue, the schools they attend, and the financial routes to get there have a significant impact on their lives and happiness following graduation. We’ll be talking about the EduSquared program today on the show.
You can find more about EduSquared by visiting their website at www.edusquared.com.
Episode 7 – Discussing Money Strategies for College Graduates – Interview with John Divine of InvestorPlace
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This week, I welcome John Divine on the show to discuss money strategies for college graduates. John is an analyst and assistant editor at InvestorPlace.com. He has worked in the various fields of commercial real estate, money management and digital media, working as a financial journalist for most of his professional career.
At InvestorPlace, he focuses his stories largely on market, personal finance and investment news, IPO debuts, as well as different market factors that are impacting investors over the short and long term.
Episode 6: Helping Students Qualify for as Many Scholarships and Financial Aid As Possible – Interview with Jean Burk of College Prep Genius
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This week, I welcome Jean Burk on the show. Jean is a homeschooling mother and creator of the revolutionary College Prep Genius Curriculum which has helped thousands of high school students prepare for the SAT & PSAT/NMSQT. Jean helps families nationwide access as many scholarships and financial aid as possible by helping students improve their PSAT and SAT test scores.
Her expertise has been featured on FOX as a news contributor, CBS, NBC, TXA21, and The Homeschool Channel. She also serves as a frequent contributor to newspapers, magazines, educational resources, and online publications.
As a single income family, Jean and her husband did not have the financial resources to send their children to college. When Jean discovered the SAT & PSAT were the keys to getting huge scholarships, she began to research the test to understand how to prepare her children for it. She discovered that these tests could be taught!
They weren’t IQ tests, but rather critical thinking exams. After both her children received full scholarships, Jean began teaching these secrets to other homeschooling, public school, and private school students alike. Her program College Prep Genius is the culmination of more than a decade of research, classroom experience and SAT expertise and extends worldwide.
On this episode, Jean will be sharing some valuable strategies for any student looking to qualify for a college scholarship and other financial aid. You can find out more about the College Prep Genius Curriculum by visiting http://collegeprepgenius.com.
