Do Well & Do Good

Dorothy Illson
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This podcast tells the stories of people who have created financial freedom and leveraged it to increase their positive impact on the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12/18/2019

    Finding Your Tribe with Tim Rhode of GoBundance

    This week’s guest is Tim Rhode. Tim is the co-founder of GoBundance and the author of Tribe of Millionaires. He is also Founder of 1Life Fully Lived, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people find their vision and take control of their lives. Tim’s work with GoBundance is designed to engineer quality peer groups for people that will help them hold each other accountable. This is a great companion to the work he does at 1Life Fully lived, which helps kids plan their future while driving a positive change in the way that they are taught in our school system. In this episode, Tim joins the podcast to talk about how he got his money mindset, the importance of finding your tribe, and what financial freedom really means. In this episode we cover the following topics with Tim: [1:26] What life was like for Tim growing up and how he developed his money mindset[3:57] The core purpose of Tim’s book Tribe of Millionaires[7:41] The importance of surrounding yourself with people who are both ahead of you and behind you on your journey[9:06] The Six Key Pillars of GoBundance[13:50] There are two sides to accountability[17:30] What Financial Freedom really means[21:50] Putting your money to work for you through Real Estate investing[23:05] Finding the right Tribe and the importance of relationships[29:11] A life fully lived[32:45] Where to start your journey Where to Follow Tim: GoBundanceTribe of MillionairesLinkedIn for Tim1Life Fully Lived Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  2. 12/04/2019

    Prioritizing Values in Business with Jonathan Keyser

    This week’s guest is Jonathan Keyser. Jonathan is the Founder of Keyser, a commercial real estate firm, and the author of the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller You Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service. Jonathan is also a keynote speaker and creator of the Keyser Institute, which trains and empowers future generations to selfless leadership. Early in his career in commercial real estate, Jonathan found success. He didn’t like the cutthroat nature of the industry, however, and wanted to prioritize his values over his success. Jonathan then became a champion of conscious capitalism and wants to train others to do the same.  In this episode, Jonathan joins the podcast to talk about what it means to be “ruthless”, what changed his mindset about making money, and how kindness has a way of coming back around. In this episode we cover the following topics with Jonathan: [2:53] Childhood for Jonathan Keyser and his early mindset on money[11:26] What does it mean to be “ruthless”?[15:45] People aren’t happy being ruthless[17:42] How people can bring Jonathan’s mindset into their own careers[22:50] Kindness will come back around[26:02] What is the Keyser Institute?[29:05] Examples of what Jonathan means by “service” Where to Follow Jonathan: Website for JonathanKeyser InstituteYou Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service, by Jonathan Keyser Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. 11/27/2019

    Uplifting Entrepreneurs in Marginalized Communities with Allen Woods

    This week’s guest is Allen Woods. Allen is a successful entrepreneur and Co-Founder of MORTAR in Cincinnati, OH. He and his team are creating diverse communities by helping historically marginalized entrepreneurs get access to much-needed resources so that they may build successful businesses.  Allen has the amazing goal of uplifting 1000 entrepreneurs in the next three years through the MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy. Join Dorothy this week as she welcomes Allen to the podcast to talk about what drew him to becoming an entrepreneur, the difficulties of raising capital, and what the future holds for his company. In this episode we cover the following topics with Allen: [2:08] What Allen’s life was like growing up[4:15] When Allen decided to become an entrepreneur[5:55] The genesis of MORTAR and why it was created[13:53] The difficulties of raising capital[17:08] Attracting the first class of entrepreneurs[20:55] Success stories from the program[29:52] What the future holds for MORTAR Where to Follow Allen: MORTARAllen Woods on LinkedInAbout the Mortar Team Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  4. 11/20/2019

    Protecting Your Assets with Bud Lethbridge

    This week’s guest is Bud Lethbridge. Bud is an asset protection specialist, professional speaker, and trainer. He is a successful entrepreneur and author of “A Practical Guide to Asset Protection”. Bud is a serial entrepreneur, and the talk of his I attended on asset protection was incredibly valuable.  Bud is a Managing Member at Veil Corporate, which provides asset protection services for Real Estate Professionals. He is also the Co-Founder and President at Power Perx, which helps members save money on common, everyday expenses by finding discounts for them. Listen in this week as Dorothy is joined by Bud to talk about the ways people lose money, the importance of having a professional file an entity such as an LLC, and the accident that nearly cost Bud his life. In this episode we cover the following topics with Bud: [2:45] The two areas people tend to lose money[4:47] Bud’s journey as an entrepreneur[8:51] The first business that Bud started[11:50] Challenging moments during Bud’s time as an entrepreneur[15:49] Book suggestions from Dorothy and Bud[18:03] It isn’t enough to just file an LLC[21:28] What is a Family Limited Partnership (FLP)?[28:14] The devastating accident that almost killed Bud[40:59] Bud’s advice for up and coming entrepreneurs Where to Follow Bud: Veil websiteLinkedIn for Bud Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. 11/13/2019

    Underdog Empowerment, From Prison to Prosperity with Zachary Babcock

    This week’s guest is Zachary Babcock. He has an amazing story of redemption, having spent five years in prison before starting Underdog Empowerment and building a successful personal brand. Zachary helps entrepreneurs grow and monetize top-shelf passive income businesses and develop their own brands.  Zachary’s podcast, Underdog Empowerment, is an Apple top-rated show. He has interviewed over 100 world-class entrepreneurs such as Andy Frisella, Grant Cardone, and Neil Patel. Zachary speaks all over the world, bringing his unique experience and perspective to inspire audiences from all areas of life.  In this episode we cover the following topics with Zachary: [2:20] Zachary’s childhood and background[5:12] The difficulty of finding a job with a prison record[10:12] Zachary’s experience with network marketing[12:01] Underdog Empowerment and going all in on podcasting[14:24] Being an underdog can be an advantage[17:31] How to build confidence when you feel like an underdog[21:20] Why podcasting is a powerful tool for building a business[28:03] Zachary’s advice for underdogs who are just starting out on their journey Where to Follow Zachary: Underdog EmpowermentLinkedIn for ZacharyWho is Zachary Babcock Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  6. 11/06/2019

    The Importance of Giving Back to the Community with Dr. Reuben Rutland

    This week’s guest is Dr. Reuben Rutland. Dr. Rutland is the Co-Founder of Premier Urgent Care, the first and only black-owned urgent care facility in the city of Chicago. After graduating from medical school Dr. Rutland served as a medical officer in the United States Navy before moving on to receive training as a surgeon. After completing his postdoctoral research at Yale, Dr. Rutland went back to school and earned an MBA in 2016. Dr. Rutland is one of three doctors who joined together to create Premier Urgent Care. The facility has a mission to bridge the healthcare gap on the Chicago Southside, help to curb violence, and mentor at-risk teens. Dr. Rutland is married with three children. One of the many great things about Dr. Rutland’s work at Premier is the patient-first methods they employ. He believes that a well-informed patient will make the best choices for their health, which has a positive effect on their life and the life of the community.    In this episode we cover the following topics with Dr. Rutland: [2:47] What inspired Dr. Rutland to get into medicine [4:18] The importance of representation in medicine and all professions [8:08] Why Dr. Rutland went back for his MBA [9:55] The inspiration behind Premier Urgent Care [12:55] Giving back to the community is important [14:37] The biggest challenges in launching Premier Urgent Care [21:08] The benefits of having three founders who have different strengths [22:55] The long-term vision for the company [24:47] Where to learn more about Premier Urgent Care   Where to Follow Dr. Rutland: Premier Urgent CareBio for Dr. RutlandPremier Urgent Care Phone #: 773-891-2890Premier Urgent Care Address: 1301 East 47th Avenue   Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  7. 10/30/2019

    Accessing the Top Talent in Freelancers with Nathan Hirsch

    This week’s guest is Nathan Hirsch. Nathan has been an entrepreneur since 2006 when he started his first venture from his college dorm room, buying and selling student textbooks. He and his company experienced rapid exponential growth, soon becoming a multi-million dollar Amazon seller.  Nathan is the founder and CEO of FreeeUp, a virtual assistant marketplace that connects business owners with the top 1% of the talent pool of freelancers and virtual assistants. He found that despite his rapid growth in his business, he had trouble finding reliable, skilled virtual assistants to help him grow. Nathan decided to take the initiative and build a network of freelancers that can be accountable for those who need top talent. Finding quality help is always difficult, so the fact that Nathan has already done the vetting process on freelancers provides immense value.   In this episode we cover the following topics with Nathan: [2:52] Nathan’s experience using platforms like Fiverr and Upwork, and why he decided to start Freeeup[7:18] The biggest mistakes businesses make when hiring talent[9:02] The difference between followers, doers, and experts[11:29] How to screen freelancers [16:13] Communication is key when working with freelancers, and red flags to watch out for[19:30] Background on the Freeeup platform[22:30] Nathan’s advice on how to correct problems and part ways with underperforming freelancers[24:43] Working with people who are in vastly different time zones[26:55] Culture is still important even when working with remote talent[29:00] Why Freeeup is different than other platforms[31:24] Final thoughts and advice from Nathan Where to Follow Nathan: FreeeupLinkedIn for Nathan   Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  8. 10/23/2019

    The Psychology of Entrepreneurship with Ronsley Vaz

    This week’s guest is Ronsley Vaz. Ronsley is a speaker, author, and the Founder of Amplify, an award-winning content marketing agency. Ronsley is also a prolific podcaster who has over 4 million combined listeners.  Ronsley is the host of the new audio documentary The Psychology of Entrepreneurship, which brings insights from entrepreneurs and best selling authors together on a fascinating topic: what happens in the inner workings of the mind of an entrepreneur?  I believe it is an incredibly beneficial endeavor to really take some time and critically look at how our minds work. It is something that has really helped me in the past and continues to do so today.    In this episode we cover the following topics with Ronsley: [4:07] The Psychology of Entrepreneurship and what Ronsley is focusing on lately [7:05] Our thoughts determine our lives, but we have to follow through with effort [11:38] Our mental state affects more than just ourselves, and what “Imposter Syndrome” is [17:01] How Ronsley’s understanding of Impostor Syndrome has changed over time [19:03] The effects of stress and guilt on our mindset and feelings of self-worth [22:30] Psychology of Entrepreneurship is about what goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur [27:07] Where Ronsley and The Psychology of Entrepreneurship can be found   Where to Follow Ronsley: AmplifyPsychology of EntrepreneurshipTwitter for RonsleyLinkedIn for Ronsley Vaz Where to Find Dorothy: Join the email list and have a donation made on your behalf to a featured non-profit. You can join here, where you will also find a listener survey to fill us in on how we can bring you the most value! Follow Dorothy on Instagram @dorothyillson to keep up with episode premiers and all things Do Well and Do Good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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This podcast tells the stories of people who have created financial freedom and leveraged it to increase their positive impact on the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dorothy Illson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Dorothy Illson
  • Show Website
    Do Well & Do Good