Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0

HOW TO START OVER AND WIN 🏆 | MAX KONANWhat do you do when life takes away the plan you thought you were supposed to follow?You start over.On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with author, entrepreneur, speaker, and CEO Max Konan, a man whose life is living proof that where you start does NOT have to determine where you finish.Born in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, Max survived a traumatic childhood accident that changed the course of his life. He faced physical challenges, hearing loss, grief, scarcity, cultural barriers, and eventually the challenge of coming to America and rebuilding his life again.But Max refused to allow what he lacked to determine what he could become.From working late-night jobs cleaning clubs and washing dishes to becoming a special-education teacher, entrepreneur, CEO, and author of Start Over to Win, Max learned something that every person facing adversity needs to hear:Sometimes starting over isn’t losing. It’s your opportunity to rebuild differently.In this conversation, Max shares the principles behind his B.R.A.V.E. Framework, how to turn scarcity into strategy, overcome setbacks, stop waiting for perfect conditions, find opportunity in what you already have, and take action when life forces you to hit RESET.We also talk about resilience, leadership, purpose, overcoming the odds, and why your greatest setback may become the foundation for your greatest comeback.If you’re rebuilding after failure…Starting a new career…Recovering from loss…Building a business with limited resources…Or simply wondering, “Is it too late for me to start again?”You need to hear this conversation.Your circumstances don’t get the final word.Your setbacks don’t get the final word.And your story isn’t over.🎙️ Listen to How to Start Over and Win with Max Konan on the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast.➡️ Subscribe. Share this episode with somebody who needs a comeback. And visit http://VerticalMomentumPodcast.com for more conversations about resilience, purpose, leadership, and overcoming adversity.Because Comeback Stories Are ContagiousTo Get Max’s New Book Click Here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZWRQSM7?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback☕ THIS EPISODE IS FUELED BY BILGE BREW COFFEEGreat conversations deserve great coffee. Support a veteran-owned coffee company and grab your next bag of Bilge Brew Coffee.Use code VERTICAL10 at checkout to save 10% on your order.Drink great coffee. Support veterans. Keep moving forward.#StartOverToWin #Resilience #ComebackStory

IS FRANCHISING RIGHT FOR YOU?What if the fastest path to business ownership isn’t starting from scratch?On this episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with franchise expert and Franchise Guidance founder Jeff Shafritz to answer a question thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs wrestle with:Is franchising right for you?Jeff has spent decades in the franchise industry and has experienced franchising from nearly every angle, from franchise development and helping grow brands to owning and operating a franchise himself and ultimately helping hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs explore business ownership.But here’s what makes this conversation different:Franchising isn’t simply about finding a successful brand.It’s about finding the right business for YOU.Your goals.Your finances.Your strengths.Your lifestyle.And the life you’re actually trying to build.Richard and Jeff break down what prospective franchise owners should understand before investing, the misconceptions surrounding franchise ownership, how to evaluate opportunities, why due diligence matters, and the questions you need to ask BEFORE putting your money on the line.You’ll discover why buying a franchise isn’t necessarily about buying yourself another job, and why the right systems, support, business model, and personal fit can make all the difference.Whether you’re a veteran transitioning into civilian life, a corporate professional considering your next chapter, an entrepreneur looking to diversify your income, or someone who’s simply tired of building someone else’s dream, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of the franchise ownership journey.Before you quit your job…Before you invest your savings…Before you buy a franchise…🎧 Listen to this conversation.The question isn’t just:“Is this a good franchise?”The better question is:“Is franchising, and this particular business, the right fit for the life I want to build?”➡️ Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast➡️ Share this episode with someone considering business ownership➡️ Visit http://VerticalMomentumPodcast.comBecause Comeback Stories Are Contagious.To get in touch with Jeff http://www.franchiseguidance.comThank You To Our Sponsors Bilge Brew Coffee The Best Single Source Coffee ☕️ In The World 🌎 Get Yours Here And Use Code VERTICAL10 At Checkout For 10 Percent Off And FREE SHIPPING. #Franchising #FranchiseOwnership #business

WHAT IF THE BUSINESS YOU BUILT TO GIVE YOU FREEDOM… IS ACTUALLY STEALING YOUR LIFE?On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and creator of the Buy Back Time Formula, George Rivera, to talk about something every entrepreneur, leader, and high achiever needs to hear.George spent nearly 30 years building businesses, including multiple eight-figure companies and a supplement business that generated more than $250 MILLION.But success came with a price.Long hours. Stress. Exhaustion. And precious moments with his family he could never get back.Then his father gave him a message that changed everything:“Don’t miss Leo’s games.”That wake-up call forced George to redefine what SUCCESS really means.Today, he teaches entrepreneurs how to stop being the bottleneck, eliminate low-value work, automate what they can, delegate outcomes instead of just tasks, and build systems that allow the business to grow WITHOUT sacrificing their health, family, or life.Because you can always make another dollar.You cannot make another minute.If your business owns YOU instead of you owning your business, this conversation could change the way you work, and the way you live.🎙️ Listen now. Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, share this episode with an entrepreneur who needs it, and start BUYING BACK YOUR TIME.Your family doesn’t need more of your money. They need more of YOU.Thank You To Our Sponsors At Veteran Pride WoodworksMakers of The Best Honors Boxes #Business#Success#Family

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR BUSINESS, INCOME, AND LIFE TO THE NEXT LEVEL?On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Chris Larsen, founder of Next-Level Income, to talk about what it really takes to stop thinking small, build wealth, create financial freedom, and take your business to the NEXT LEVEL.Chris isn’t teaching theory.He bought his first rental property at just 21 years old while attending Virginia Tech and has spent more than two decades investing in and managing real estate. Since 2016, he has been involved in over $1.5 BILLION in real-estate acquisitions, with experience spanning multifamily, self-storage, hotels, mobile-home parks, senior housing, private lending, distressed debt and more.Before going all-in on Next-Level Income, Chris spent 18 years in the medical-device industry. He holds a degree in Biomechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance from Virginia Tech, and even competed as an All-American cyclist.But Chris’s story isn’t simply about making more money.It’s about creating FREEDOM.Chris achieved financial independence at a relatively young age and has made it his mission to help others understand how to make money, keep more of it, invest intelligently, and ultimately build a life where their money works for them instead of spending their entire lives working for money.In this episode, we dive into:• Taking your business to the next levelDeveloping an entrepreneur’s mindset• Creating multiple streams of income• Building wealth through smart investing• Turning active income into long-term financial freedom• Scaling without sacrificing your entire life• Thinking bigger about your business, money, time, and futureIf you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, veteran, leader, investor, or anyone who knows they’re capable of MORE, you need to hear this conversation.The question isn’t whether you can make more money.The question is:Can you build a business and financial life that gives you more FREEDOM?🎧 Watch or listen now.👉 Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast👉 Share this episode with an entrepreneur who needs to hear it👉 Follow Vertical Momentum for more conversations about resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership, wealth, and building your next chapter.Stop settling for the level you’re on.It’s time to go to the NEXT LEVEL.To Get In Touch With Chris http://www.nextlevelincome.comThank You To Our Sponsors AtSummit Plaza Gnc370 West Pleasantview AveHackensackNew Jersey 07031

THE BANK SAID NO, SO HE FOUND $2.15 MILLION SOMEWHERE ELSE.What happens when you have real estate deals ready to close…and suddenly the bank cuts you off?You find another way.On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority, a real estate investor who has been buying and selling homes since 2003.When Jay’s bank abruptly shut down his funding in 2009, he could have walked away. Instead, that setback changed the trajectory of his business.Jay developed a completely different approach to funding real estate. His first private lender committed $250,000, and within months, Jay had raised $2.15 MILLION in private money.In this episode, we dive into:• What private money really is• Why private money and hard money are NOT the same thing• How Jay finds people willing to fund real estate deals• How investors can stop depending solely on traditional banks• How relationships can become one of your greatest sources of capital• Why you may be closer to funding your next deal than you think• How one massive setback became the catalyst for Jay’s entire businessIf you’ve ever said…“I found the deal, but I don’t have the money.”You NEED to hear this conversation.Because sometimes the biggest thing standing between you and the next level isn’t finding the opportunity.It’s knowing where to find the money.🎙️ Listen to my conversation with Jay Conner , The Private Money Authority.Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, share this episode with a real estate investor who needs to hear it, and remember: when one door closes, sometimes it’s forcing you to build a better one.#PrivateMoney#RealEstateInvesting#RealEstateFunding