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  • 104 - The Season Finale of The Quest Podcast!
    Dec 26 2022

    “The first step to getting somewhere is to decide you are not going to stay where you are.”
    -J.P Morgan

    One of the few times of the year we tend to stop and reflect on the work we have done is the end of December. We get to reminisce on the accomplishments we've made, the mistakes we've learned from, and the goals we are going to set for the upcoming year!

    Throughout this episode we dive into some of our favorite moments and episodes from this year of The Quest Podcast!

    If you want to listen to the episodes mentioned, check them out below!
    95 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.2
    94 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.1
    76 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.2
    75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.1
    101 - Building a Million Dollar Business & Skills to Be An Entrepreneur w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.2
    100 - How to Buy Your First House w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.1
    56 - 3 Ways to Resolve Conflict & Create Successful Partnerships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.2
    55 - Become Invaluable & 3 Ways to Build Powerful Relationships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.1

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    28 min
  • 103 - Handling Conflict, Building Your Personal Brand & Providing Value First w/ Entrepreneur Bakker Shields pt.2
    Dec 19 2022

    “Business happens over years and years. Value is measured in the total upside of a business relationship, not by how much value you can squeeze out in any one deal."
    -Mark Cuban

    The most successful businesses are built on relationships. If you are able to create relationships that last and provide complementary skills to the other members of the business, you are laying the foundation to build a long lasting and successful company!

    This week’s episode is part two of our conversation with Bakker Shields, founder and CEO of Ubora Fitness and the BAMN Coalition! Bakker has been an entrepreneur from the time he was 12 and has started numerous companies along the way! Bakker graduated the University of Oklahoma in 2021 and has since gone full time in his entrepreneurial ventures. His current projects are the BAMN Coalition and Ubora Fitness, where he is working to change the way the world does fitness. He also works alongside Mike Crowson in the Build Your Legacy marketing agency!

    Throughout this episode we explore how to navigate working with family members or close friends so you don’t ruin that relationship, tips on how to manage a partnership that has been challenging and ways you can help improve that relationships, and the things to know before entering into a partnership!

    We also dive into how to know when to cut ties with a someone in your business or team, how to build your personal brand, the ways you can always provide value to someone else, how to build a brand around a business, and so much more!

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    Ubora Fitness
    BAMN Coalition

    Related Episodes:
    102 - The Secret to Building a Lasting Business w/ Entrepreneur Bakker Shields pt.1
    93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.2
    80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.1
    75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.1
    76 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.2
    62 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1
    37 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2

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    40 min
  • 102 - The Secret to Building a Lasting Business w/ Entrepreneur Bakker Shields pt.1
    Dec 12 2022

    This week’s guest is Bakker Shields, founder and CEO of Ubora Fitness and the BAMN Coalition! Bakker has been an entrepreneur from the time he was 12 and has started numerous companies along the way! Bakker graduated the University of Oklahoma in 2021 and has since gone full time in his entrepreneurial ventures. His current projects are the BAMN Coalition and Ubora Fitness, where he is working to change the way the world does fitness. He also works alongside Mike Crowson in the Build Your Legacy marketing agency!

    Throughout this episode we dive into why knowing your audience is one of the most important things in business, why it pays to be brave in the business world, and how to overcome shyness and begin to meet new people. We also cover why being able to provide value will help you build lasting relationships the value in having someone to guide you along your journey and how to find the perfect client for your business!!

    Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Bakker and cover what to know before entering partnerships so that relationship lasts, how to build your personal brand and connect it to your business, and so much more!

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    Bakker here!
    Ubora Fitness
    BAMN Coalition

    Related Episodes:
    93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.2
    80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.1
    75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.1
    76 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.2
    62 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1
    37 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2

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    42 min
  • 101 - Building a Million Dollar Business & Skills to Be An Entrepreneur w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.2
    Dec 5 2022

    “Don’t worry about being successful, but work towards being significant and the success will naturally follow!"
    -Oprah Winfrey

    What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Is it an attitude which chases after risky opportunities? What about someone who is incredibly creative, coming up with new and innovative ideas every day? Or maybe it’s someone who is just open to new things? Well, Dan Carson is here to dive into just that!

    This week’s episode is part two of our conversation with Senior Vice President of Willow Bend Mortgage, and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Dan Carson! Dan has been in the lending business for over a Decade, where he has had a tremendous amount of success! In 2019 he was given the Future Leaders award from the Mortgage banker Association and has been a finalist for Forbes 40 under 40 numerous times! Dan also has been recognized by D-Magazine as one of Dallas’s top Mortgage Brokers, and has been voted best broker for the past 5 years!

    Throughout this episode we explore the skill set required to be an entrepreneur, the benefit in failing at something, and why the mindset you approach opportunities with matters more than if you succeed or fail at it!! We also go into what it takes to lead a group of people, the most important thing needed to grow a new business, the value in having a mentor and how to pick one, and the biggest difference between the rich and the poor!!

    This was a jammed packed 30 minutes so be sure to pay attention!

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    Dan here!

    Related Episodes:
    100 - How to Buy Your First House w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.1
    93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.2
    92 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.1
    81 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.2
    80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.1
    75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.1
    76 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.2
    62 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1
    37 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2

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    36 min
  • 100 - How to Buy Your First House w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.1
    Nov 28 2022

    This week’s guest is Senior Vice President of Willow Bend Mortgage, and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Dan Carson! Dan has been in the lending business for over a Decade, where he has had a tremendous amount of success! In 2019 he was given the Future Leaders award from the Mortgage banker Association and has been a finalist for Forbes 40 under 40 numerous times! Dan also has been recognized by D-Magazine as one of Dallas’s top Mortgage Brokers, and has been voted best broker for the past 5 years!

    Throughout this episode we dive into the entire process of getting a loan, how to know when the best time to get a loan is, and what you are going to need to have before you get a loan! We also walk through the biggest factors in how easily you can get a mortgage, the different options you have when buying your first house, the top 3 things you need to know before you go out and get a mortgage, and so much more!!

    Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Dan where we cover the skills required to be an entrepreneur, the most important things you need to know to grow a business, and so much more!

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    Dan here!

    Related Episodes:
    93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.2
    92 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.1
    81 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.2
    80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.1
    75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.1
    76 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.2
    62 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1
    37 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2

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    54 min
  • 99 - Secrets to Success: The Power of Practicing Gratitude
    Nov 21 2022

    We decided there is no better time to talk about gratitude than the week of Thanksgiving! This time of year allows friends and family members to come together, eat loads of foods, and more importantly, truly appreciate the people in our lives. There are countless things in our lives to be grateful for, and it’s far too easy to take what we have for granted. As a result, we tend to neglect the most important aspects of our lives, whether family, friends, events, or any opportunities that come our way. If we can practice and develop the skill of gratitude, not only will it improve the quality of our lives, but it will help us remember how truly blessed we are!

    This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!

     Throughout this episode we dive into how practicing gratitude can improve the quality of your life, the research backed reasons for why gratitude actually has positive health benefits, and how you can become better at practicing gratitude! We also explore how to find ways to be grateful even when you feel like life is going against you, a simple exercise you can use to help open your perspective to how fortunate you are, 5 ways you can easily start practicing gratitude, and so much more!!

    If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!

    Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!
    58 - Improving Your Quality of Life Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.1
    59 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.2
    38 - How to Live a Meaningful Life w/ author Robin Phillips pt.1
    98 - Secrets to Success: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL Jocko Willink
    85 - Secrets to Success: 4 Ways to Become More Organized
    72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive
    69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset
    57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine
    51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regret
    42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins
    41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose
    40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like You

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    31 min
  • 98 - Secrets to Success: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL Jocko Willink
    Nov 14 2022

    Leadership is one of most foundational skills many of the best CEOs, business owners, professional athletes, and more have that has helped set them apart from the rest of their industry and competition. Leadership is definitely a complex skill to develop; however, if you are able to continue to work at improving your ability to lead others towards a common goal, the world will open up to you in ways you never thought imaginable!

    This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! 

    This installation features Cole and Nick discussing one of the most valuable skills to develop: Leadership. Throughout this episode we dive into how to solve disagreements between team members, the secret to getting everyone to work towards a common goal, and how to break down big, daunting tasks into things you can actually accomplish! They also dive into why being a doer is holding you back from growing, the importance of explaining the “why” behind what your group is doing, how to develop trust within you team, and so much more!!


    If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!

    Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!
    85 - Secrets to Success: 4 Ways to Become More Organized
    72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive
    69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset
    57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine
    51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets
    42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins
    41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose
    40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like You

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    36 min
  • 97 - How to Create a Compelling Story & Using Social Media w/ Sports Reporter Kennedy Smith pt.2
    Nov 7 2022

    “We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling!”
    -Jimmy Neil Smith

    There is nothing better than hearing an amazing story. One that grips you, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and ultimately has some hidden lesson you can later translate into your life! But what makes a good story? How can you take facts or events and weave them into a compelling narrative that grabs and holds an audience’s attention? Well, Kennedy Smith is here to tell you!

    This week’s guest is sports reporter and former A&M track athlete, Kennedy Smith! Kennedy’s track career at A&M was nothing short of remarkable! She competed in events her entire time at A&M, winning multiple races along the way! She was introduced to sports reporting her Junior season and quickly fell in love with it! She now works with A&M’s TexAgs Stacked sports reporting team and AT&T sports net!

    Throughout this episode we explore how you can create and tell a compelling story and the template Kennedy uses when creating an engaging narrative. We also dive into how Kennedy’s instagram grew from 5K followers to over 100K in 6 months, the values and pitfalls of living in a social media age, why social media can help further your career, and tips on how to maintain your mental health when using social media! 

    This was a jammed packed 30 minutes so be sure to pay attention! 

    Connect with Kennedy on Instagram!

    Related Episodes:
    96 - Overcome Performance Anxiety & Communicate Like A Pro w/ Sports Reporter Kennedy Smith pt.1
    95 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.2
    94 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.1
    53 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 1
    60 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 1
    44 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.2
    87 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2

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    32 min