The Start Down Mike Ficara

🇮🇹 This week we are joined on The StartDown Podcast by the Godfather of Instagram, Tony Pec! 🤌🏼We talked about one of my favorite topics – stressing about likes, views, and followers. It’s not about having a million followers; it's about the impact and connection you have with the followers you do have. Think about it: 72 likes might seem small on a screen, but imagine those 72 people in a room engaged with what you have to say. That's a powerful audience. These are individuals you can ...

🇮🇹 Tune in to our latest episode where Mike Ficara and special guest Nicholas Curattalo dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, leadership, and balancing life's priorities. Highlights:1️⃣ Growth & Networking: Relive the memorable moments from Grant Cardone's 10x conference in 2019 with Mike and Jose Flores. 🤝2️⃣ Entrepreneurial Journey: Nicholas shares his inspiring transition from mortgage banking to logistics, emphasizing perseverance and self-reliance. 💼3️⃣ Parenthood ...

Homeownership, mortgages, and local expertise in South Florida. 0:43Nathan Connor grew up in Broward County, Florida, and now helps families find homes as a loan officer.Misconceptions about affording a home. 4:44Discuss misconceptions about affording a home, including the impact of social media on perceptions.Importance of mortgage professionals vs. DIY. 8:09Nathan shares an example of how a mortgage professional can help a client avoid potential issues with AI-generated documents, such as u...

Overcoming fear in business and podcasting. 0:00Mike Ficara discusses overcoming fear in business, sharing his own experiences and insights.Ficara enjoys a CEO Italia cigar during the episode, offering it to listeners who send him a DM.Managing fear as an entrepreneur. 1:58Mike Ficara believes fear is a natural part of being an entrepreneur, but it can be managed by turning it into fuel or fun.Ficara faces fears such as imposter syndrome and the possibility of business failure, but views them...

Poker, bluffing, and lying. 0:00Mike Ficara shares stories about playing poker as a child with his family, learning the game and its mathematics, and the importance of bluffing.Bluffing in personal and professional life. 1:50Mike discusses bluffing as a common phenomenon in various aspects of life, including business and personal goals.He struggled academically throughout his education, blaming himself for 60% of his struggles and the educational system for the remaining 40%.Bluffing and fail...

🇮🇹 Scott Ritzheimer: Navigating Nonprofit Wisdom🤝Entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. 0:59Scott Ritzheimer reflects on their career journey, noting they've helped over 20,000 organizations and experienced similar patterns in their own entrepreneurial journey.Nonprofit vs for-profit businesses and success strategies. 3:33Mike Ficara highlights the misconception that nonprofits are not progressing, and Scott explains that nonprofits are organizations of people working towards comm...