After The Checks Are Signed

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. In Today's episode we welcome Samantha LaDuc from LaDuc Trading in Andover, Massachusetts. She is a well established financial advisor and global market analyst that has grown a subscription based stock trading business. After an unexpected illness in her family Samantha sold her prior company and nursed her son back to health. This was 2008 during the financial crisis which peaked her interest in markets and unlocked her passion for the complexities of stock trading.  We go top to bottom through how she makes money, how difficult it has been to break into the industry, what she does and how it all works. You can hear her polish shine as she weaves in-and-out of the different disciplines and with ease offers excellent insights on where the market is heading and why. I got to ask my own nerdy questions, because I share Samantha's passion for investing, and she delivers every time! Samantha is the first guest on the podcast that I do not know at all so we get to know each other as the conversation unfolds. Her appearances on YouTube, CNBC and Bloomberg made her a natural behind the mic and I am very proud of this episode! Visit Samantha's website or social media to learn more about her services and business! I am so glad to have the opportunity to meet such an impressive professional and she really showed me that anything is possible! You listen for free at atcas.podbean.comor anywhere you stream pocasts!  Send inquiries to atcaspodcast@gmail.com   Thank You for Listening and Subscribing!     

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. In today's episode I welcome Liesl Clark as a guest and we discuss her 25 year business as a photographer. Over the years she has photographed every shoot you can imagine from weddings, products, modeling, boudoir and nature. Her talents are chronicled through the decades of artistic pictures she has taken.  More recently she has been contracted by Harvard Medical School to capture lectures and faculty around the campus in Boston. One of the added benefits is that she sits in on lectures and meets world class doctors and their students. We learn the ins and outs of her business and how she has adapted over the years as the industry and clientele has changed. We talk music and movies since she has always loved both art forms. Classics from the 80's and 90's as well as some newer artists she enjoys. She shares her joy of being a mother and how that has influenced her professionally and personally. Liesl praises her children and their accomplishments despite their family's tragedy and finds new meaning to life through their successes.  Liesl shares her simple but effective strategies to running a business and how those can translate to any entrepreneur or company. We laugh and joke throughout the entire episode because we have known each other for years! Thank you so much to Liesl for agreeing to be a guest on After the Checks are Signed! You can reach her at lieslclarkphotography.com  or on social media to learn more about her services or see her work for yourself! I appreciate all the listeners and I hope you enjoy this excellent show with Liesl Clark! Send Inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com or visit atcas.podbean.com Thanks for Listening!!

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.   Today Ken Spacht from Wolf Rock Companies to the podcast. His company offers many services from property maintenance and construction in New Hampshire to federally contracted fire fighting based in Montana. We learn so much about how to win these contracts and the total addressable market of contracted firefighting around the country. It is complicated business but what a treat to learn about it from someone who has navigated the process! Starting out in property maintenance and plowing, Wolf Rock Construction had humble beginnings but has grown steadily over the previous two decades. Ken can offer new construction to renovations and everything in between. I have personally hired him for a number of projects which have all turned out excellent!  We learn about lumber futures and how the COVID 19 pandemic impacted his businesses. Like many entrepreneurs Ken was forced to change with the times, and the markets, or risk not surviving. Listen in to learn about his strategies for success in all the various business ventures.  We get to know Ken personally as he shared his favorite book which, Mudslingers by Tim Sheehy, and how it captivated his interest and brought new meaning and excitement to his wildfire ambitions. He even got the opportunity to meet the author recently! If you would like to learn more about Ken or his business you can visit www.wolfrockconstruction.com to contact Ken directly. We want to thank Ken for his patience in the editing process and for being a great guest on the podcast! We wish you nothing but success in the future!! Send inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com  Thank You for Listening and Thank You Ken Spacht!!

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. Today I am joined by a longtime customer and friend, John Conlon, from Phoenix Footwear (https://www.phoenixfootwear.com/). We explore his 30 year career in retail and wholesale men's fashion, jewelery and footwear. Interestingly, his department is in the "brown box" segment which is men's dress and formal shoes. John spoke eloquently about the value in creating and growing relationships with clients which have stood the test of time. He is currently in charge of the entire east coast of the United States in his current role at Phoenix Footwear.  We discuss how COVID altered his sales approach and, more importantly, his gratitude for what he has in his life. John describes how navigating the pandemic has proven to be a huge catalyst for his current success in business and personal life. He explains that picking life and business partners are crucial and he has done both successfully. His motto is, Work Hard, Stay Humble and Be Honest - as the title of this episode states.  John said that The Phoenix Seminars (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwV7kODRvb0WNPjH_rJ7bYsd4R1e5cUcK) by Brian Tracey were instrumental in the early years of learning sales skills and interpersonal communication. This has been something that he has shared with many others and they've experienced similar outcomes. There is so much great discussion in this episode and I hope you enjoy meeting this week's guest! Many thanks to John Conlon for making the time to host me at his home and the fantastic conversation. I am grateful to be able to meet and learn from so many amazing guests on After the Checks are Signed. Please share the show with your friends and also subscribe for updates and new episodes! Send inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com if you would like to contact the host or get more information about being a guest.  Thank You for listening!!

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development.   In today's episode the host DJ Garcia offers an introduction into Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on the day that Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $63,400! Have you ever wanted to learn more about Bitcoin of Cryptocurrency but never knew where to start - well, here is your chance to learn. We explore this history of Bitcoin and Blockchain as well as what the technology even does. Hopefully you brought your thinking cap because this episode goes deep! We learn about the first ever Bitcoin transaction and what the value of that exchange would be today. We also discuss inflation and deflation and the effects that has on the economy and money itself.  You can learn a ton more about Cryptocurrency by visit www.ledger.com/academy where you can be exposed to a free online school about all the topics and technologies discussed in this episode. I hope you enjoy the show and thank you so much for listening and subscribing where ever you stream podcasts!  

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. Today is the first solo episode where the host, DJ Garcia, lets you in on his life story. From his first job, to first business and all the roles in between you can learn more about they man behind the microphone.  He also discusses the direction of the podcast in 2024 including new marketing strategies, guest interviews and other ambitions. DJ also explores the reasons why he even started producing the podcast and what it means to him.  If you are interested in becoming a guest then visit us at atcas.podbean.com or email ATCASPodcast@gmail.com Thank you so much listening, subscribing and enjoying After the Checks are Signed! 

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. Today we welcome Ashley from Ashley Wadleigh Photography in Wilton, NH. Come along as we discuss her journey through being a child model, to leaving high school so she could pursue the beauty industry. That is where the entrepreneur seed was planted as she began her own manicuring practice.  From there she rediscovered her love for pictures and began growing her own photography business. Today she snaps dozens of real estate pictures and business branding photoshoots and campaigns. Her style is described as classic and airy but her eye is second to none. Contact her at www.ashleywadleighphotography.com to learn more about her services and pricing.  Our entertaining conversation explores all the different ways she reached her goals in business and in life. How she taught herself how to use the tools of the trade and has grown into a successful photographer in the region. She is also currently expanding into networking events and other growth strategies in New Hampshire.  We share the different topics found in the books Atomic Habits by James Clear and Grit by Angela Duckworth. These are the authors that have shaped many entrepreneurs including Ashley and Myself. Thank You for being a guest on the show Ashley and I wish you so much success in 2024! If you enjoy the podcast then please subscribed and like to be alerted when new episodes are posted. Take note: the opinions expressed in this podcast are not financial advice.  You can also reach me anytime at ATCASPodcast@gmail.com Thank You for Listening!!

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. Today we are joined by Jen Hudziec a 23 year entrepreneur and she shares amazing insight into her journey. We discuss how she got started in her education as she travelled from New Hampshire to Seattle - and back again. The whole time, honing her skills in massage and ritual to prepare her for her own practice. Today she operates in Wilton, New Hampshire and is still growing and thriving in the area.  She recommended two great books to check out: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Profit by Khalil Gibran! These are books she describes as influential to her life and has gifted them many times. I found the most interesting part of our discussion was when she describes her definition of success and that is where this episode got its name - The Wholistic Entrepreneur! There is more to business than money and we explore those other points of equity in detail.  Starting small and growing into your business was her advice to aspiring business people. Avoid shiny-object syndrome and be resourceful and creative in your growth. This is how you can reach your goals and be successful! I am grateful to have had such amazing guests on the podcast and Jen delivers in every minute of this latest episode. You can learn more about Jen and her practice at jenhudziec.com and contact her to learn how she can provide you with her services. Make sure you tell her that you ound her on After the Checks are Signed! This was also my first episode recorded over Zoom so I was a little out of my element. I forgot to play our usual card game at the end and editing was different. Please subscribe to the podcast wherever you stream. Iif you are interested in being a guest on the show then please email ATCASPodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media. Thank you so much for being a guest on the show Jen! Also thank you to our loyal listeners, previous guests and friends - happy listening!  

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. In today's episode we welcome Dara Forleo and multi-decade entrepreneur that got her start building pet grooming businesses and selling them to her protégés. Since successfully accomplishing that feat four times she has gone on to start a grooming school and most recently an accredited business school to teach operators how to be great owners.  There are so many nuggets of information about what it takes to be successful in business and the various tactics that Dara has used to accomplish her goals. She even discusses how her life long passion of horse riding has lead her to invest in Come What May Racing and the complexities of racing thoroughbred horses.  I LOVE episode (even though I had a small technology issue) and I am sure you will love it too (well, except the poor recording quality for the first thirty minutes...) You can learn more about Dara through her various socials and entities on Linked-In, at www.wholepetnh.com to learn about getting yourself into the grooming business and at daraforleo.com to contact her directly about her racing team or to learn about becoming business ready through her new online accredited school, Thank you Dara for being a guest on the show! Also a big thanks to our listeners and subscribers for following the journey - send you inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. On today's episode we interview Jeff Jones a finance professional that has worked for one of the country's largest brokerages for the last 15+ years. We have a wide ranging discussion about today's macroeconomic environment regarding raising interest rates, inflation and the effects of each on the economy. How ironic that we record on Fed Day (1/11/23) where we await the rate decision of the central bankers. From there we shift to life lessons about money and success that he learned while being a paperboy in his youth. We also touch on the subject of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence - an area that I am very passionate about! You will learn so much about life and finance from our candid conversation. Thank You Jeff for being a guest on After the Checks are Signed and to all the listeners for subscribing and sharing with your friends and family! Send inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and other high performers talk about their success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses. Here we discuss the money, investing and business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. In today's episode we welcome Dr. Brittany Falcone, founder of Worcester Family Chiropractic on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, Massachusetts! Visit their website https://www.worcesterfamilychiropractic.com/ to learn more about their services for infants and women in the greater Worcester area! She shares the story of her education which began as an NCAA Division 1 athlete in bowling with Vanderbilt University. From there she travelled the country learning and preparing to start her own practice.  She shares amazing insights about running a business in health care as well as the many challenges the industry faces. She is not only my sister, but also a power house businesswoman, mother and doctor! You will be impressed by her journey and her specialty as an ICPA board certified chiropractor which specializes in infants and children.  Please follow them on instagram @ WorcesterFamilyChiro or contact the office at 508-556-7566 Thank you to Dr. Brittany for being a guest and delivering another great episode! Thank you to the listeners - please like and subscribe to After the Checks are Signed! Send inquiries to: ATCASPodcast@gmail.com   

Welcome to the NEW After the Checks are Signed Podcast! Where entrepreneurs and high performers discuss success strategies after they sign the checks, close the books and lock the doors on their own businesses! Here we discuss the money, investments, business stories and practices of accomplished local entrepreneurs and business people. During each episode we discuss topics such as personal finance, investing, economics, entrepreneurship, real estate and personal development. Today's episode is with Johnna Brown - a New Hampshire and Maine Realtor. She shares with us how the husband and wife team, JJ Brown Properties, has grown into 11 short and long term investment properties. Some books she shared are Get the Hell Out of Debt by Erin Skye Kelly and Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche. The highlights of the episode were when Johnna suggests to buy assets not liabilities and to track your net worth weekly! Real estate investing is about taking educated risks and you cannot have analysis paralysis. Condos are the main focus of the lucrative short-term rentals that JJ Brown Properties have purchased. She advises us to automate our savings and having the BALLS to take the plunge into buying real estate! She is a licensed Realtor in Maine and New Hampshire and would love to hear from you through the following channels In NH at JohnnaBrownRealtor.com - Regarding Real Estate, LLC (Bedford,NH) In ME at Mainelyvaca.com - RE/MAX Realty One (Wells,ME) JJBrownproperties.com where you can contact her about her beachfront rentals 603-930-9927 Direct Call/Text Thank You to Johnna for sitting through my questions but I think she delivered in spades! So many great pieces of advice and sound financial perspectives. I am so grateful to have her as a colleague, friend and now - ATCAS Veteran!! Please subscribe to After the Checks are Signed on Spotify to hear more interviews and learn about business, real estate, investing and personal growth!  Send Inquiries to ATCASPodcast@gmail.com Thank You for Listening and Subscribing!  

In this episode Deb and DJ deliver our 2021 year-end wrap up. We discuss our favorite people of 2021, memorable events, show stats and guests and more! We even find a way to discuss local events and politics since our last episode.  We hope all of our listeners have have an amazing new year and that 2022 is your best year yet! Thank you so much for all the support and streams 2021 and we look forward to seeing you all next year!

In this episode Deb and DJ are back discussing the controversial property reassessment that had all of Wilton's real estate increase in value by 45%...or more! We explain how this translates into setting the tax rate for next year and the budgets associated with that money. Other news and developments are discussed including 'Wander Through Wilton' on November 5-7 and new bridges and dams. Thanks for listening!

In this episode Deb and DJ are joined by School Board Member and State Representative for District 4, Jim Kofalt! We discuss what its like to be a State Rep during COVID and the challenges the School Board has gone through during the pandemic. He also sheds some light on how School budgeting works, ESSER funds and what we can expect in the future.  Jim was a great guest and we sadly left out our usual 'favorite pen' question which Jim was prepared for - next time! Give it a listen and reach out to Jim or any of the School Board for follow up to anything you hear on this episode! Thanks for listening! 

In this episode Deb and DJ discuss all the excitement since our last recording. We've had a few guests since our last After the Checks are Signed so we have lots to discuss. October 9th and 23rd are local scholarship opportunities for you to participate in to benefit WLC! Also, the cyanide field is no longer a wive's tale, the ambulance department may be moving to the fire department and money is being assigned from COVID relief. We discuss the tax changes coming to our little town and what you can do to get answers. Thanks for listening!!!

Deb and DJ welcome Wilton Lyndeborough School District Superintendent Mr. Peter Weaver! He welcomed us to his office at LCS where we discussed what learning is, why he came to this district and, most importantly, PIZZA! This is a wide ranging discussion centered around kids and the responsibilities of educating and supporting them through all obstacles - even the pandemic. We were thoroughly impressed with his story as we spend about 45 minutes chatting before hitting record, so click play and see where it lead us. Thanks for listening and thank you Peter!

After a long break from a new episode Deb and DJ are back with our latest guest - Wilton's Town Moderator Bill Keefe!!!   We discuss the upcoming rescheduled town meeting on June 10th and the history around Wilton's town meetings. Bill has moderated for Wilton over the last 13 years and, on the heels of COVID, shares excellent stories and institutional town knowledge. Of course we find out what his favorite pen is! Give this episode a listen to learn about town meeting, the town of Wilton, the life of an attorney and other reminiscing and laughter.  Thanks for listening and thank you, Bill! 

Deb and DJ discuss the changing season which ushers in Town Meeting and local elections. Town meeting is moved to June 10th but local elections are still March 9th at WLC from 8-7. Candidate's night allowed the voters to meet their candidates and the host offer their insights to that event. Thanks for listening!

Deb and DJ discuss the ongoing budget process which included extra coverage of the Budget Committee meeting on 1/5. As 2020 comes to an end we make some COVID related observations in Wilton and what to expect for Town Meeting 2021. Thanks for listening!