16 episodes
Your Life Against The Grain Wealth Journey
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- Education
We interview individuals who live their lives, Against The Grain! They take risks and accomplish only what some dream. Our community is passionate about elevating mindsets and unlocking full potentials to create meaningful impact.
We believe success isn't going to come to you in a golden box with a red ribbon around it. You have to really want it and it takes hunger, hard work, sacrifice and commitment.
Those that live their lives Against the Grain aren’t satisfied with the status quo. You need to know who you are, know what you want, make a decision, take action and get it done!
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Ep 16 Scott W. Crook Series: Failure, Your Secret Weapon Part 3
In this episode, Scott W. Crook and Justin Bell discuss:
- Moving from a mansion to my brother’s basement
- There are too many people counting on you for you to give up
- Teaching strategies the biggest banks in the world use that they don’t want you to know
Key Takeaways:
- If you choose to stay mature than you will take some people with you
- Create strong root systems in your life: Spiritual, relationships, financial, health etc.
- Be impeccable with your word, don’t make assumptions and always do your best
About Scott W. Crook:
Scott is an Award-Winning Hotelier & Founder Of Wealth Journey. Scott and his wife Mimi created Humuya Inn located in Honduras 25 years ago! Their hotel is rated by Tripadvisor as the "Top 12 hotels of Central America '' and in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for Certificates of Excellence. Scott is proud to be a husband, father and son of the Highest King!
Book Recommendation:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz- https://amzn.to/3u9LCZA
Connect with:Justin Bell
Facebook: @iamjustinbell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjustinbell/?hl=en
Linkedin: Justin Bell - Podcast Host - Faith + Biz Podcast
Podcast: http://www.faithplusbiz.com
Website: https://www.officialjustinbell.com/launchonamazon
Connect with Scott W. Crook:
Email: scott@wealthjourney.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealth-Journey
Website: wealthjourney.net
Cell Number: 480-619-2559 -
Ep 15 The Cow Milking, Real Estate Investing, CEO
In this episode, Scott, Abbie and Jackie Listen discuss:
- Working on the farm at 3:30AM, since 7 years old
- Leaving the banking industry after 28 years
- What it takes to be a CEO, Chief Encouragement Officer
Key Takeaways:
- Leave an intentional legacy, don't leave it up to chance
- In all your ways submit to God, and He will make your paths straight
- Investing in a coach/education is an investment in yourself and your future
Book Recommendations:
- See You At The Top by Zig Ziglar https://amzn.to/3n0ppMl
- Mindset by PHD by Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/2WHqRb9
- Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf https://amzn.to/3jDbMQZ
- The Bible https://amzn.to/3t7YG14
Famous Quotes:
- “You'll never see a U-Haul behind a hearse."- Denzel Washington
- "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."- John Maxwell
- "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want."- Zig Ziglar
- “Blessed are the flexible for they will not allow themselves to become bent out of shape!”- Robert Ludlum
Connect with Jackie Listen:
Email: jackie@jdlisten.com
Cell Number: 405-642-3496
Connect with Scott W. Crook:
Email: scott@wealthjourney.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealth-Journey
Cell Number: 480-619-2559
Connect with Abbie Rivera:
Email: abbie@wealthjourney.net
Cell Number: 254-301-2244 -
Ep 14 The Scott W. Crook Series: Failure, Your Secret Weapon Part 2
In this episode, Scott W. Crook and Justin Bell discuss:
- The importance of understanding money and being a good steward
- Celebrating your spouse to be their best self with God
- How to become present, authentic, intentional and influential
Key Takeaways:
- Money is not our Savior nor the devil, it is a tool
- “The better I get, the better everyone else around me gets.” -Scott W. Crook
- Mentors can be great in certain areas of your life and bad in others, choose wisely
About Scott W. Crook:
Scott is an Award-Winning Hotelier & Founder Of Wealth Journey. Scott and his wife Mimi created Humuya Inn located in Honduras 25 years ago! Their hotel is rated by Tripadvisor as the "Top 12 hotels of Central America '' and in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for Certificates of Excellence. Scott is proud to be a husband, father and son of the Highest King!
Famous Quote:
“The LOVE of money is the root of all evil” - 1 Timothy 6:10
Connect with:Justin Bell
Facebook: @iamjustinbell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjustinbell/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinemerybell
Podcast:www.faithplusbiz.com
Website: https://www.officialjustinbell.com/launchonamazon
Connect with Scott W. Crook:
Email: scott@wealthjourney.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealth-Journey
Website: wealthjourney.net
Cell Number: 480-619-2559 -
Ep 13 This Young Buck Sells Antlers, Cars and Homes!
In this episode, Scott, Abbie and Cody Ramirez discuss:
- Starting a successful dog chew business at 10 years old
- Flipping dozens of cars before Cody could even drive
- Pros and cons of becoming a real estate agent as a teenager
Key Takeaways:
- "If you're willing to work at something long enough and hard enough you'll get to where you want to go."
- "Engaging people with the right questions will give you all the answers you need."
- Skipping College and going directly into your field of interest can give you a huge head start
About Cody Ramirez:
At just 10 years old, Cody started a successful dog chew business using his dad's old antler collection. Before he could even drive he began flipping cars and today he has sold a total of 60! Cody became a real estate agent with Realty Executives in Scottsdale Arizona at 19 years old. Cody has always been a hustler and has proven himself to be an innovative, resourceful business man!
Book Recommendations:
Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/3fwihBX
Never Split The Difference https://amzn.to/2UJcOAU
Connect with Cody Ramirez:
Email: CodyRamirez@realtyexecutives.com
Cell Number: 480-599-1734
Connect with Scott Crook:
Email: scott@wealthjourney.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealth-Journey
Cell Number: 480-619-2559
Connect with Abbie Rivera:
Email: abbie@wealthjourney.net -
Ep 12 The Scott W. Crook Series: Failure, Your Secret Weapon Part 1
In this episode, Scott Crook and Justin Bell discuss:
- The pain of 5 failing businesses and the success it brought
- Moving to a foreign country without knowing the language and without a plan
- The courage and grit it takes to be an entrepreneur
Key Takeaways:
- Know you are a son/daughter of God, He wants the best for you and grab onto that during tough times
- You can truly connect with people when you become vulnerable
- The power of combining 3 boxes in life: Faith, Business and Personal Development into 1
About Scott Crook:
Scott is an Award-Winning Hotelier & Founder Of Wealth Journey. Scott and his wife Mimi created Humuya Inn located in Honduras 25 years ago! Their hotel is rated by Trip Advisor as the "Top 12 hotels of Central America" and in the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame for Certificates of Excellence. Scott is proud to be a husband, father and son of the Highest King!
Famous Quote:
“Own, don’t enthrone your emotions” - Unknown
Connect with Scott Crook:
Email: scott@wealthjourney.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealth-Journey
Website: wealthjourney.net
Hotel Website: www.humuyainn.com/
Cell Number: 480-619-2559
Connect with Abbie Rivera:
Email: abbie@wealthjourney.net -
Ep 11 Extreme Makeover: RV Edition
In this episode, Preston Crook, Scott Crook and Abbie Rivera discuss:
How to create order in your mind
Being resourceful when you lack resources
Overcoming old paradigms and habits
Key Takeaways:
If you invest in something with a return, your money is now infinite
Your thinking affects everything you do and don’t do
Having money allows you to multiply yourself and multiply your influence
Criticizing, condemning or complaining is the opposite of gratitude
About Preston Crook:
Preston is the owner of Custom Campers LLC, a company known for taking ugly campers and transforming them into custom-design beauties. Preston is a grinder, one who will do what it takes to live life on his terms.
Famous Quote:
“What we think about we bring about.” -Bob Proctor
“You cannot exercise much power without gratitude because it is gratitude that keeps you connected with power.” -Wallace Wattles
Book Recommendations:
Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/3fwihBX
The Science of Getting Rich https://amzn.to/2T6GNC5
Connect with:Preston Crook
Facebook: facebook.com/customcampersllc
Instagram: @customcampersllc
Instagram: @rethinkcrook
Facebook @customercampersllc
Connect with Scott Crook:
Email: scott@wealthjourney.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealth-Journey
Website: wealthjourney.net
Cell Number: 480-619-2559
Connect with Abbie Rivera:
Email: abbie@wealthjourney.net