First Sip

Dekimbe Smith
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Welcome to "First Sip," the podcast that fills your cup with curious conversations around ways to improve your personal & professional lives. I'm Dekimbe Smith, your host, and each week I dive into different topics that sparks the curiosity of the "Average Joe" that wants more.  Whether you're looking for tips on getting your life together, or strategies for building wealth, First Sip has something for you. So grab your drink, press play, and as always... enjoy your first sip!

  1. 6D AGO

    250 Interviews Later: Why You’re Still Not Getting Hired | EP. 152 ft. Ryan Conceicao

    Watch the Full Episode here on YouTube Imagine applying to dozens of jobs a week for months straight and getting zero interviews. Not one callback. Now imagine someone telling you that the problem was never the job market. It was your process the whole time. This weeks guest, Ryan Conceicao, has spent 11 years in medical sales and the last 8 helping people break into one of the most competitive and well-paying industries out there. He has sat in over 250 interviews himself, built a career coaching program, and is now helping others land their dream job through a job search strategy that actually works in 2026. Like a recent D1 athlete, that went from unemployed to a six figure medical sales offer at one of the most prestigious medical companies in the country in 15 days. Fifteen days. In this episode we get into why most job seekers are networking with the wrong people entirely, the LinkedIn networking tips that get you in the room before you even interview, how AI is quietly giving an unfair advantage to the people who are paying attention, and what it actually means to invest in yourself when time is the only currency that matters. If you have ever felt like the world was moving faster than you, and don't know how to catch up, this one is for you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Ryan's background in medical sales coaching 02:00 How Ryan went from helping people one on one to building a course 07:00 What Ryan says to people who complain the job market is too hard 09:00 The 50/50 formula: networking and interviewing broken down 10:30 The LinkedIn strategy that gets you in front of the right hiring manager 12:00 How to create raving fans inside companies before you even interview 20:00 The D1 athlete who landed a $100K+ medical sales job in 15 days 23:00 Why time is the most undervalued currency 27:00 Distractions, media noise, and how to stay locked in on what matters 36:00 What parenting taught Ryan about self-awareness and behavior 42:00 AI is not here to replace you. It is here to make you better 43:00 How Ryan's brother built their entire website, funnels, and follow up with AI 47:00 The Guyana business opportunity and where AI meets emerging markets 52:00 Ryan's closing thoughts on purpose, validation, and why people struggle CONNECT WITH RYAN  LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

    59 min

  2. MAR 20

    Why Your Gas Prices Are About to Explode (The Middle East Move) | EP. 151

    Watch the Full Episode on YouTube Why are gas prices going up again… and how can something happening across the world impact what you pay at the pump so quickly? In this episode, I break down why gas prices change, how global oil supply chains work, and how one narrow waterway (strait) can influence fuel prices almost overnight. Most people hear about war, supply issues, or politics… but the real impact comes from how oil moves around the world. After traveling and seeing gas prices jump firsthand, I wanted to understand what actually causes these shifts. This episode connects the dots between global events, oil transportation, shipping routes, and gas prices… in a way that actually makes sense. Timestamps 00:00 – Coming back from Guyana and noticing gas prices 00:44 – Intro 01:19 – Back to gas prices and global impact 02:00 – How global events affect gas prices 03:30 – How oil supply chains actually work 05:00 – Why gas prices react early 06:30 – The role of shipping routes and straits 08:00 – How disruptions impact fuel prices 09:30 – Why gas prices feel unpredictable 11:00 – How this affects your everyday costs 12:30 – What to watch moving forward 14:00 – Final thoughts What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

    16 min

  3. FEB 16

    AI is a Cheat Code for Making Money | Ep. 150

    Click to watch the full episode on YouTube! What if you could offload the busywork that keeps piling up every week and get back hours of focus without hiring a full team? In this episode, I break down how I’ve been using AI tools as a practical “assistant” for content, real estate, and everyday workflows so tasks stop slipping through the cracks and your systems actually feel manageable. In this episode of the First Sip Podcast, I break down: - Why I started using AI as leverage - How I use tools to capture leads, organize conversations, and reduce the back-and-forth across platforms - Simple automations that handle repeat questions and route people into a CRM without manual work - How AI-powered content workflows turn one episode into multiple short clips and marketing assets - A real example of turning a voice note into a polished presentation using transcription and slide tools - How beginners can start using AI to move past analysis paralysis and build a “virtual assistant” that asks the right questions Here’s the Master Prompt for you to create your own AI Assistant: [Executive Assistant Master prompt ](https://www.notion.so/Executive-Assistant-Master-prompt-2ff557a368e0813e9084c6c76ee132e7?pvs=21)  Thank you for listening, and as always…enjoy your first sip!  Timestamps: 00:00 – Using AI as an assistant for weekly tasks and focuS 02:38 – Real estate follow-ups, marketing, and the need for leverage 03:31 – Using ChatGPT like a personal assistant and what you’ll get by the end 04:00 – Turning repeatable weekly tasks into faster workflows 04:41 – Using forms, chatbots, and automations to capture info upfront 04:58 – Zapier example: sending form responses directly into your CRM 05:17 – Instagram DM auto-replies and filtering inbound requests 07:00 – Turning long-form episodes into short-form content at scale 07:36 – Tools like Opus Clip and CapCut for transcript-based clipping 09:32 – Why the future of sales is changing fast 10:02 – Real example: building a presentation with AI instead of PowerPoint 11:02 – Transcribing audio with Descript 11:33 – Using NotebookLM to generate a slide deck from the transcript 12:34 – Creating a master prompt with ChatGPT or Gemini  13:32 – Prompting explained: clear instructions lead to better outputs 15:50 – Using transcripts to create marketing visuals and infographics 16:40 – Starting AI as a beginner and finding your real starting point 17:10 – AI for goals: fitness, money, business, and life planning 20:32 – The “ What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

    24 min

  4. FEB 2

    Market Drip: What a new Fed Chair could change about rates and housing | EP. 149

    Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube We may finally know who could replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, and this decision could directly shape interest rates, inflation, housing costs, and the overall economy for years. A change at the Fed is not just political news. It can influence how affordable homes are, how secure jobs feel, and how much breathing room everyday budgets have. In this episode of the First Sip Podcast, I break down: Why Trump’s reported pick for the next Fed chair matters for regular people, not just marketsWho Kevin Warsh is and how his past experience during the financial crisis shapes his thinkingHow Fed decisions filter into housing affordability, mortgage rates, and buyer behaviorHow to think about your own 12 to 24 month plan if rates start moving lowerQuestion for you: If mortgage rates dropped by about one percentage point, would you feel ready to buy, refinance, or would you still wait things out? Timestamps: 00:00 – Trump’s pick for the next Fed chair and why it matters 02:24 – Jerome Powell’s recent legacy: inflation, rate hikes, and tough tradeoffs 04:33 – Who Kevin Warsh is and the era that shaped his views 06:34 – Warsh’s current stance on rates and shrinking the Fed balance sheet 08:41 – What this could mean for housing and mortgage affordability 10:56 – Why the era of easy money may not return quickly 12:47 – Why a 1% rate drop can change buying power dramatically 14:49 – Book recommendation: The Color of Law and housing history 17:14 – Investing responsibly and understanding long-term impacts on communities 19:09 – Final thoughts and wrap-up What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

    19 min

  5. JAN 21

    Is Buying a Home Still Worth It in 2026? Here's the Truth ft. Jarred Smith | EP. 148

    Watch the full episode on YouTube Is homeownership still the "American Dream"…or has the math and lifestyle completely changed for younger generations? In this episode of the First Sip Podcast, I'm sitting down with Jarred Smith to have a balanced conversation about whether buying a home still makes sense in today’s economy. With rising prices, higher interest rates, and more people prioritizing flexibility, the rent vs buy debate looks very different than it did for previous generations. This is not a sales pitch for buying a home and it's not an argument against renting. It's a real discussion about timing, strategy, and what people are actually optimizing for in this stage of life. We break down: - Why more people are questioning homeownership today - The real tradeoffs between renting and owning - Stability vs flexibility and commitment vs optionality - When buying a home can be a smart move and when it might not be - Why homeownership should be viewed as a strategy, not a milestone If you are renting, thinking about buying, or feeling stuck in between, this episode will help you think more clearly about the decision without pressure or hype. Listen through the end and ask yourself one simple question: What am I optimizing for right now? Thank you for listening, and as always...enjoy your first sip! ------ Join the First Sip community: I’m here to help you make these complicated financial concepts make sense in your own life.  If you're ready to stop playing it safe, and start building a life you actually enjoy, subscribe to the newsletter. Every week I dive deeper into the topics of business, money, and real estate, breaking down the proven systems we'll need to win the long term game. What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

    1 hr

  6. JAN 14

    Market Drip: Can Trump’s $200B Plan Lower Mortgage Rates? | Ep. 147

    A $200 billion plan tied to mortgage rates just made headlines, and it’s coming from Donald Trump. The idea is that by buying mortgage bonds, borrowing costs could come down without cutting rates directly through the Federal Reserve. It sounds promising, but how does it actually work, and what does it really change for everyday people? In this episode, I break down the mechanics behind mortgage bonds, the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and why government money flowing into these markets can influence mortgage rates. We also talk about the early market reaction, including recent rate movement and a spike in refinance activity, and where things are still unclear. This episode isn’t about politics. It’s about understanding the system so you can make better decisions around buying, refinancing, or waiting. If you’re watching the market and trying to figure out your next move, this conversation gives you the context most headlines leave out. Thank you for listening, and as always… enjoy your first sip. Watch the full episode on YouTube 📉 Trump’s $200B Mortgage Rate Plan Explained 🏡💰 00:00 – Trump Announces $200B Plan to Lower Mortgage Rates 01:10 – Housing Affordability and Trump’s Recent Ideas 02:10 – Where the $200B Comes From: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac 02:55 – Early Market Reaction and Mortgage Rates Near 5.99% 04:28 – How Buying Mortgage Bonds Can Lower Mortgage Rates 05:30 – Mortgage Rates Then vs Now and What’s Changing 06:51 – Is This a Real Plan or Just Hype? Election-Year Context 07:55 – Why Some Housing Ideas Never Materialize 09:12 – Refinance Surge, Buyer Activity, and Next Steps What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

    10 min

  7. JAN 6

    Busy But Going Nowhere? | Ep. 146

    Most of us start the year the same way. New goals, new plan, big intentions. And then somewhere along the way, we stop…reset…and start all over again. But this year we're doing things a little differently. This year is about doing less, not more. Picking one or two things that actually worked last year and committing to them long enough to see real progress. If you’ve ever felt busy but not productive, or like you keep restarting instead of building momentum, this conversation is for you. You'll hear: - Why I think boring consistency is more powerful than motivation - How chasing too many goals keeps you stuck - Why cutting one thing out can accelerate your growth - Simple ways to measure progress without overcomplicating it - The importance of focus, patience, and accountability If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been rocking with me for a while, welcome back. So grab your drink, press play, and as always...enjoy your first sip. What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

    11 min
  8. Financial Discipline Matters More Than the Market in 2026 ft. David Colon Jr. | Ep. 145

    12/29/2025

    Financial Discipline Matters More Than the Market in 2026 ft. David Colon Jr. | Ep. 145

    With so much noise around the economy, investing, and financial advice, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to react to every headline. Instead, David and I talk about why discipline, and long-term thinking matter more than trying to time everything perfectly. We talked about recent financial news that you should be aware of going into the new year, how small decisions compound over time, and why building a solid foundation matters more than chasing the next opportunity.  This episode is about positioning yourself for what comes next without panic or pressure, so you can make smarter decisions with your money, your time, and your future.  Thank you for listening, and as always…enjoy your first sip! ☕️   Watch the full episode on YouTube What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- 🏡 Ready to take the next steps towards your future home? I'm here to help!  Call or Text: 267-715-9872 Email: dekimbeconnects@gmail.com CONNECT WITH DEKIMBE:  YouTube Instagram   Facebook  LinkedIn CONNECT WITH FIRST SIP: Instagram Apple Podcasts Spotify First Sip For podcast sponsorship & advertising opportunities please contact: firstsippod@gmail.com

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Welcome to "First Sip," the podcast that fills your cup with curious conversations around ways to improve your personal & professional lives. I'm Dekimbe Smith, your host, and each week I dive into different topics that sparks the curiosity of the "Average Joe" that wants more.  Whether you're looking for tips on getting your life together, or strategies for building wealth, First Sip has something for you. So grab your drink, press play, and as always... enjoy your first sip!

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  • Creator
    Dekimbe Smith
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 First Sip LLC
  • Show Website
    First Sip