Don't Knock The Hustle

CJ Sweat
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Over the past several years, I have been blessed to meet some of the most successful people in the world in various industries. The one thing they all have in common? Journey. This podcast isn't just to discuss the highs and how everything is perfect. Success is an ongoing journey filled with highs, lows and everything in between. Every episode will feature a guest who shares their journey and tactics for fighting the daily battle.

Episodes

  1. 11/26/2024

    Don't Knock Elena Bobkova

    Elena, a former lawyer from Russia, discusses life in Moscow and the corrupt Russia legal system. As corruption rose in Moscow, they moved to Australia...bringing only two bags. In Australia, they adjusted to being in a foreign land and navigating the day-to-day of starting life over from scratch. New jobs, new friends, and a new way of life. Eventually, they both found jobs and got settled. However, after 9 years in Australia, they found the cost of living to be overwhelming and moved to the US...once again bringing just two bags. Elena discusses the challenges and successes of starting over from scratch, and the joys her family experiences living in the US.

    55 min

  2. 09/26/2024

    Don't Knock Adnana Dubcak

    Adnana is well known around the Richmond area as an amazing Realtor with the Jenny Maraghy Team. What many don't know is her journey before real estate, and how it has shaped the extraordinary level of care she gives to each client. Listen to this amazing story of how Adnana and her sister escaped Bosnia during the Bosnian war, her experience moving to America and how she's built a great career in real estate.

    43 min

  3. 09/16/2024

    Don't Knock Monica Jones

    Monica is in the top 1% of loan originators in the country. She runs a high achieving team out of small market, Benicia, CA. She's a first generation college grad, and has battled her fair share of adversity. Early on, Monica found success but struggled to get to the next level. Now, she plays with a chip, getting the best out of her team, while maintaining a great culture.

    51 min

  4. 08/01/2024

    Don't Knock Lisa Wells

    Lisa runs The Lisa Wells Team of Crosscountry Mortgage. One of her biggest struggles early on was balancing being a top producer, while being present with her family. Now, Lisa is in the top 1% of mortgage loan officers in the country and is in charge of her time. She loves the psychology of the business and learning about people and what drives them. Her team is incredibly efficient and drives the bus, which allows Lisa to dive deeper with her referral partners and clients.

    56 min

  5. 07/12/2024

    Don't Knock JJ White

    JJ is the owner of the Dale Carnegie franchises in Roanoke, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. He coaches entrepreneurs through his EOS business and he owns a franchise of F45. In this episode, he shares his struggles and successes with each business. We discuss how he not only survived the economy crash and COVID, but thrived in both. And he shares tips for parenting while maintaining a stacked schedule.

    52 min

  6. 06/25/2024

    Don't Knock Jonathan Sweat

    In our first episode, I interview my hero and friend, my dad. Over the past 25 years, Jonathan has opened a company, went into massive debt with the IRS, sold said company and then found the magic of coaching. Once he surrendered and moved his life from "driven" to "directed", he rose to one of the top Mortgage Loan Originators in the country and continues to run a successful branch, while maintaining a wonderful marriage and family.

    49 min
  • 6 Episodes

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About

Over the past several years, I have been blessed to meet some of the most successful people in the world in various industries. The one thing they all have in common? Journey. This podcast isn't just to discuss the highs and how everything is perfect. Success is an ongoing journey filled with highs, lows and everything in between. Every episode will feature a guest who shares their journey and tactics for fighting the daily battle.

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