The Rich Equation Ashish Nathu

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Chris Ansevin. Chris is the Founder and President of Happy Spa Dogs Mobile Grooming. With a rich background as a former high school math teacher, Chris brings a unique perspective to his entrepreneurial ventures. Throughout his journey, he has successfully pivoted several times, embracing new challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. In this episode, Chris will share his inspiring story of resilience and adaptation. Alongside his professional pursuits, Chris leads a fulfilling personal life as a devoted husband and father, currently residing in the sunny state of California.
In this episode, Chris talks about his childhood and his entrepreneurial journey. He talks about the different businesses he founded, and the 3 business models he looks for when starting a new business venture. He shares the various things he’s working on, his dog grooming business, insights about self-worth, and advice to other entrepreneurs.
 
Highlights: 
00:00 - Ashish Introduces Chris
1:35 – Chris shares about his upbringing and his childhood, and how it connects to his entrepreneurial journey
02:56 – The similarity of what it takes to start a business and what it takes to break the rules at home
08:33 – What led him to a career in teaching
11:36 – Why he decided to leave his teaching career
15:29- Chris shares stories from his business and the challenges he experienced
20:32 – How Chris decided to try a new kind of business when his present business at the time did not succeed
22:32- Chris talks about his 3 business models that are replicable.
27:07 – Ashish asks Chris about how he pivoted to different businesses and business models
31:23- Chris and Ashish talk about his criteria when starting a business
32:42- Ashish asks what Chris has right now
34:11- Chris shares about where he mostly spends his time on
35:41 – Challenges he’s facing in his dog grooming business
39:59- Chris shares a story about the book she read
42:13- Chris talks about Self-worth
44:54- Chris gives his advice to other entrepreneurs
51:59- Ashish asks Chris what it means to have a rich life
 
Connect with Chris Ansevin here: 
Website: https://www.happyspadogs.com/offices/orange-county/about/
 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ansevin-04553b6/
 
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On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Erik Gomez. Erik is a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual since 2005. He finds his passion in working with individuals and helping them to protect what is most important to them and the risks that come along with it. Erik has such a different perspective on money management which allows expanding other people’s money consciousness.
In this episode, Erik talks about his epic trip with Ashish, what he’s learned, and the lessons. He shares his perspective about the condition of the finance industry and not falling into quick rich schemes. He talks about relationships and being intentional about building connections. He talks about the energy of money.
 
Highlights: 
00:00 - Ashish Introduces Erik
00:52- Erik shares what he recently does
03:04 – Ashish asks Erik where he’s been, what he’s learned, and what’s going on
04:46- Erik shares his perspective about the condition of the finance industry and what we can do to prepare ourselves for whatever happens
08:31- Ashish and Erik talk about crypto mentality and how time is the great equalizer
11:51- Ashish and Erik talk about interests and bonds
14:29- Getting clear on the outcome and what it is they truly want  
19:07- Erik shares his views on relationships and how to develop them
23:23- Being intentional about building connections
26:14- Ashish asks Erik what the word tribe means to him
28:20 – Ashish and Erik talk about the strong inner foundation that gives power
30:13 - Erik shares his perspective about how he protects and keeps his energy high
33:09- Erik shares  his daily routine
37:37 – Ashish asks Erik to talk about their recent epic trip, what it has done for him and other insights
38:14 – Erik talks about the curated experience
42:53- Ashish asks Erik what it means to have a rich life
46:45- Ashish ask Erik how can we learn to be more aware of money mindset
  
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eg_wealthmanagement/
 
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On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Simon Severino. In 19 years of entrepreneurship, Simon executed hundreds of go-to-market strategies with B2B teams around the globe. He is the creator of the Strategy Sprints® Method, whose goal is to make firms easier to run.
He scaled his own consultancy and has then retired from operations. He reached financial freedom and became an investor. Since then, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs reach financial freedom and have a firm that runs without being dependent on them. Today, He shares his blueprint with B2B leaders and is excited about helping businesses scale faster than ever.
In this Episode, Simon talks about business and his business strategy. He shares his insights on the financial crisis, about the technological disruptions such as AI and how it’s changing the landscape and our way of doing things. He talked about having the right mindset to move forward. He also spoke about finding the balance between relying heavily on processes and maintaining human connection


Highlights: 
00:00 - Ashish Introduces Simon
00:46 – Simon’s insights about the state of the world right now, the financial crisis and having the right mindset to move forward
02:50 – Turn your fixed costs into variable costs
05:20- Simon gives his advice to other companies who have not adapted technologically, or are antiquated in their processes
08:16- Simon and Ashish talk about latest technology as a disruptive force, and why it’s changing the landscape
10:25 – working in the business vs working on the business
15:17 – Finding the balance between relying heavily on processes and maintaining human connection
19:16 – Creating value in each interaction
21:42 – The 3 types of value
23:52- Ashish and Simon talks about turning Fixed cost into variable cost
26:55- Ashish asks Simon what does it mean to tokenized equity
30:24- Simon shares his thoughts about Banking
38:52- Simon talks about his book
40:10 -Ashish asks Simon what does it mean to have a rich life
 
Connect with Simon Severino here: 
Website: https://www.strategysprints.com/
Check out his book, Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business HERE.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonseverino
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On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Nora Dekeyser. After working as a professional matchmaker to Celebrities, CEOs, and Leaders from around the world, Nora realized that the secret to a happy life was not financial success, but actually, in relationship success. A pretty big shock to the young, success-driven version of herself! She decided to start a coaching business to help people find true fulfillment in life. She uses a mix of science-backed research with authentic connection to self to help her clients find their path to happiness, fulfillment, and real success.
In this episode, Nora talks about business, life and relationships. She also shares her business and life coaching journey, past lessons and what it taught her to become a better person. She talks about slowing down especially in a fast-paced society, and finding balance, and being intentional about her day to day actions.
 
Highlights: 
00:00 - Ashish Introduces Nora
00:50 – Nora shares about her past
02:12- Resistance in the healing process   
05:57 – Nora shares about how she deals with the therapy or the coaching process
08:30 – Nora shares her meditation practice
09:29 - Ashish asks Nora what differences she saw in her clients who do meditation and those who do not
12:54- Ashish and Nora talks about meditation process and Ego
15:20- Ashish talks about relationships
19:31- Ashish and Nora talk about attracting vibrations
22:31- Ashish and Nora talks about The Law of Attraction
23:58- Nora talks about her business journey and strategy  
27:04 – Nora and Ashish’s advice for someone who lost in his/her path
30:07- Going back to a place of integrity to self vs being disconnected pieces of themselves
33:52 – Slowing down and reconnect with our self
36:13 – Nora shares practical tips they can utilize to slow down in the environment they’re in
40:37- Ashish and Nora talk about the things that we can control that can affect the body
41:30 - Nora shares what she’s been working on herself right now
43:17- Nora talks about what it means to have a rich life
 
Connect with Nora Dekeyser here: 
Website: https://www.noradekeyser.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-dekeyser-68aa1872/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noradekeyser/
 
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On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Bob Burg. A member of the National Speakers Association and inductee into their Speaker Hall of Fame, Bob Burg is an international bestselling author and one of the world’s elite authorities in the field of relationship marketing and influence. "The Go-Giver" has sold over one million copies and created an international movement. His sales classic, "Endless Referrals" continues to be used as a resource for companies and sales teams throughout the world.

Through his dynamic Endless Referrals system, Genuine Influence, and Go-Giver principles, Bob teaches business professionals how to leverage their network of everyday contacts into a never-ending stream of new prospects. Using his highly effective relationship cultivation process, new sales are converted into lifelong customers and “Personal Walking Ambassadors” that multiply the volume of referred prospects — exponentially!
In this episode, Bob talks about his background and talks about value, what it is and how is value different from price. He talks about misalignment of value, and what negative value means. He shares his expertise in scaling authentic relationships and providing value at the same time. Ashish and Bob also talk about his definition of success, and the gaps he is seeing in how leaders make strong, ethical decisions.
 
Highlights: 
00:00 - Ashish Introduces Bob
01:01 – The mindset of what it means to bring value to people
01:10 – Difference between value and price
02:08 – The value we give should be much greater than what we charge
04:04 – How to know if there is a misalignment of value
05:33 – Negative value
06:45 – How to scale authentic relationships and provide value
10:58 – Bob shares his perspective on the gaps he’s seeing in how leaders make ethical, strong decisions
15:12 – A story about how Bob defines success
18:53 – Ashish asks Bob about a favorite book he read recently
21:04 – Bob shares his success routines and the misconception that routines entrap you
24:20 – Ashish asks Bob about his next projects or steps, from a thought leadership perspective
26:14 - Ashish asks Bob what it means to have a rich life


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Website: https://burg.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/


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On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Dr. Amy Johnson. 
Amy Johnson, PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life.
Amy also shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable, and she’s trained over 70 coaches in her Change Coach Training Program. She has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine.
In this episode, Ashish and Dr. Amy talk about mindset and mental health, particularly for entrepreneurs. We go deep into the mind, our narratives, our stories, our routines, and why we do what we do. Dr. Amy shares some tips for entrepreneurs on managing their mindset and mental health. She also shares some reflection questions you can ask yourself to help you generate more ideas and develop your mindset. Dr. Amy discusses how becoming aware of thoughts and beliefs, as can have a significant impact on our emotional experiences 

Highlights: 
00:48 - Dr. Amy talks about her background
01:42 - Application of clinical psychology between various mindset coaches
03:40 - The problem with the medical model of traditional psychology 
05:51 - Ashish asks Dr. Amy about her observations and advice for entrepreneurs and people really wanting to excel in life, in managing mindset and mental health
08:43 - The questions to ask to help you have the right mindset and generate fresh ideas
14:49 - Dr. Amy shares her insights on how we can help kids instill a sense of belonging
18:31 - Feelings are energy, it comes and goes
20:04 - Dr. Amy's daily routines
22:01 - What she has observed with her clients and what she is seeing in her practice 
26:37 - Becoming aware of thoughts and beliefs, as they can have a significant impact on our emotional experiences 
32:44 - How our feelings can get in the way in business in a positive or negative way 
37:32 - Ashish asks Dr. Amy what it means to live a rich life


Connect with Dr. Amy Johnson here: 
Website: https://dramyjohnson.com/
Check out her books here - https://dramyjohnson.com/books/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amy.johnson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyJohnson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrAmyJohnson


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