Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Blockchain Technology and Bitcoin's All-Time High
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses!
Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
In today's episode the host DJ Garcia offers an introduction into Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on the day that Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $63,400! Have you ever wanted to learn more about Bitcoin of Cryptocurrency but never knew where to start - well, here is your chance to learn. We explore this history of Bitcoin and Blockchain as well as what the technology even does. Hopefully you brought your thinking cap because this episode goes deep!
We learn about the first ever Bitcoin transaction and what the value of that exchange would be today. We also discuss inflation and deflation and the effects that has on the economy and money itself.
You can learn a ton more about Cryptocurrency by visit www.ledger.com/academy where you can be exposed to a free online school about all the topics and technologies discussed in this episode. I hope you enjoy the show and thank you so much for listening and subscribing where ever you stream podcasts!
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Introduction of the Host - DJ Garcia
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses!
Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
Today is the first solo episode where the host, DJ Garcia, lets you in on his life story. From his first job, to first business and all the roles in between you can learn more about they man behind the microphone.
He also discusses the direction of the podcast in 2024 including new marketing strategies, guest interviews and other ambitions. DJ also explores the reasons why he even started producing the podcast and what it means to him.
If you are interested in becoming a guest then visit us at atcas.podbean.com or email ATCASPodcast@gmail.com
Thank you so much listening, subscribing and enjoying After the Checks are Signed!
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
The Business of Photography and Finding Your Why with Ashley Wadleigh
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses!
Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
Today we welcome Ashley from Ashley Wadleigh Photography in Wilton, NH. Come along as we discuss her journey through being a child model, to leaving high school so she could pursue the beauty industry. That is where the entrepreneur seed was planted as she began her own manicuring practice.
From there she rediscovered her love for pictures and began growing her own photography business. Today she snaps dozens of real estate pictures and business branding photoshoots and campaigns. Her style is described as classic and airy but her eye is second to none. Contact her at www.ashleywadleighphotography.com to learn more about her services and pricing.
Our entertaining conversation explores all the different ways she reached her goals in business and in life. How she taught herself how to use the tools of the trade and has grown into a successful photographer in the region. She is also currently expanding into networking events and other growth strategies in New Hampshire.
We share the different topics found in the books Atomic Habits by James Clear and Grit by Angela Duckworth. These are the authors that have shaped many entrepreneurs including Ashley and Myself.
Thank You for being a guest on the show Ashley and I wish you so much success in 2024! If you enjoy the podcast then please subscribed and like to be alerted when new episodes are posted. Take note: the opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice.
You can also reach me anytime at ATCASPodcast@gmail.com
Thank You for Listening!!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
The Wholistic Entrepreneur with Jen Hudziec
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses!
Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
Today we are joined by Jen Hudziec a 23 year entrepreneur and she shares amazing insight into her journey. We discuss how she got started in her education as she travelled from New Hampshire to Seattle - and back again. The whole time, honing her skills in massage and ritual to prepare her for her own practice. Today she operates in Wilton, New Hampshire and is still growing and thriving in the area.
She recommended two great books to check out: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Profit by Khalil Gibran! These are books she describes as influential to her life and has gifted them many times.
I found the most interesting part of our discussion was when she describes her definition of success and that is where this episode got its name - The Wholistic Entrepreneur! There is more to business than money and we explore those other points of equity in detail.
Starting small and growing into your business was her advice to aspiring business people. Avoid shiny-object syndrome and be resourceful and creative in your growth. This is how you can reach your goals and be successful!
I am grateful to have had such amazing guests on the podcast and Jen delivers in every minute of this latest episode. You can learn more about Jen and her practice at jenhudziec.com and contact her to learn how she can provide you with her services. Make sure you tell her that you ound her on After the Checks are Signed!
This was also my first episode recorded over Zoom so I was a little out of my element. I forgot to play our usual card game at the end and editing was different.
Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you stream. Iif you are interested in being a guest on the show then please email ATCASPodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media.
Thank you so much for being a guest on the show Jen! Also thank you to our loyal listeners, previous guests and friends - happy listening!
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses!
Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
In today's episode we welcome Dara Forleo and multi-decade entrepreneur that got her start building pet grooming businesses and selling them to her protégés. Since successfully accomplishing that feat four times she has gone on to start a grooming school and most recently an accredited business school to teach operators how to be great owners.
There are so many nuggets of information about what it takes to be successful in business and the various tactics that Dara has used to accomplish her goals. She even discusses how her life long passion of horse riding has lead her to invest in Come What May Racing and the complexities of racing thoroughbred horses.
I LOVE episode (even though I had a small technology issue) and I am sure you will love it too (well, except the poor recording quality for the first thirty minutes...)
You can learn more about Dara through her various socials and entities on Linked-In, at www.wholepetnh.com to learn about getting yourself into the grooming business and at daraforleo.com to contact her directly about her racing team or to learn about becoming business ready through her new online accredited school,
Thank you Dara for being a guest on the show!
Also a big thanks to our listeners and subscribers for following the journey - send you inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
The World of Finance, Investing and Life with Jeff Jones
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses!
Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
On today's episode we interview Jeff Jones a finance professional that has worked for one of the country's largest brokerages for the last 15+ years. We have a wide ranging discussion about today's macroeconomic environment regarding raising interest rates, inflation and the effects of each on the economy. How ironic that we record on Fed Day (1/11/23) where we await the rate decision of the central bankers.
From there we shift to life lessons about money and success that he learned while being a paperboy in his youth. We also touch on the subject of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence - an area that I am very passionate about! You will learn so much about life and finance from our candid conversation.
Thank You Jeff for being a guest on After the Checks are Signed and to all the listeners for subscribing and sharing with your friends and family!
Send inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Brittany Falcone - NCAA Athlete to Entrepreneur
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses.
Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
In today's episode we welcome Dr. Brittany Falcone, founder of Worcester Family Chiropractic on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, Massachusetts! Visit their website https://www.worcesterfamilychiropractic.com/ to learn more about their services for infants and women in the greater Worcester area! She shares the story of her education which began as an NCAA Division 1 athlete in bowling with Vanderbilt University. From there she travelled the country learning and preparing to start her own practice.
She shares amazing insights about running a business in health care as well as the many challenges the industry faces. She is not only my sister, but also a power house businesswoman, mother and doctor! You will be impressed by her journey and her specialty as an ICPA board certified chiropractor which specializes in infants and children.
Please follow them on instagram @ WorcesterFamilyChiro or contact the office at 508-556-7566
Thank you to Dr. Brittany for being a guest and delivering another great episode!
Thank you to the listeners - please like and subscribe to After the Checks are Signed!
Send inquiries to: ATCASPodcast@gmail.com
Friday Oct 06, 2023
After the Checks are Signed with Johnna Brown
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast!
Where entrepreneurs and high performers discuss success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investments, business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.
Today's episode is with Johnna Brown - a New Hampshire and Maine Realtor. She shares with us how the husband and wife team, JJ Brown Properties, has grown into 11 short and long term investment properties. Some books she shared are Get the Hell Out of Debt by Erin Skye Kelly and Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche. The highlights of the episode were when Johnna suggests to buy assets not liabilities and to track your net worth weekly! Real estate investing is about taking educated risks and you cannot have analysis paralysis. Condos are the main focus of the lucrative short-term rentals that JJ Brown Properties have purchased. She advises us to automate our savings and having the BALLS to take the plunge into buying real estate!
She is a licensed Realtor in Maine and New Hampshire and would love to hear from you through the following channels
In NH at JohnnaBrownRealtor.com - Regarding Real Estate, LLC (Bedford,NH)
In ME at Mainelyvaca.com - RE/MAX Realty One (Wells,ME)
JJBrownproperties.com where you can contact her about her beachfront rentals
603-930-9927 Direct Call/Text
Thank You to Johnna for sitting through my questions but I think she delivered in spades! So many great pieces of advice and sound financial perspectives. I am so grateful to have her as a colleague, friend and now - ATCAS Veteran!!
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