Start with the Things That Make You Come Alive: How to Know God’s Will for Your Business with Lori Benham

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I’m excited about today because we’re finishing up a two part series–an interview with David and Lori Benham.

Now if you missed yesterday, please go check it out. We talked about the Benham family’s story, which is quite amazing. It’s a story of persecution in modern day America and how they overcame it by standing strong in their faith.

This family has achieved so much in the business world, but also in ministry. And I’m happy to have Lori Benham on the show today about a business she started and the steps she took to make the dream business she had in her head a reality.

Lori’s story is truly a step by step blueprint for how to start a business, how to stay motivated, and why it’s so important to work from the heart.

“When you start thinking, ‘How can I bless others?’ ‘How can I make their lives better?’ ‘What can this look like if I take what I have and pass it on?’… it starts breeding all these bright ideas.” Lori Benham

In this inspiring and personal episode, we cover …

  • Why starting with thankfulness for your gifts and the things that make you come alive is so important to stay inspired as a business owner
  • How to know God’s Will for your business
  • The pivotal role community plays in building a business quickly
  • How to not undervalue yourself at work (this is critical)
  • How to keep moving as an entrepreneur (and keep yourself out of decision gridlock)
  • Lori’s tips and tricks for maintaining work life balance as a busy mom
  • Why love, inspiration and encouragement are the foundations of why she does what she does

Listen to the episode “Start with the Things That Make You Come Alive: How to Know God’s Will for Your Business with Lori Benham” now!

P.S. The Word on Investing Summit: Money, Faith & Mindset is happening April 22-23, 2022. Are you coming? Reserve your FREE ticket here while supplies last. Both the Benham Brothers and their wives (Tori & Lori) will be speaking at the Summit. You won’t want to miss it!

The Real Struggles of Integrating Your Faith into Your Business (And Why it’s Worth it) with David & Lori Benham

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“I am on a mission, and my work is worship.” David Benham

We’ve got some very special guests with us today… David and Lori Benham!

David Benham is one half of The Benham Brothers. David and his twin brother, Jason Benham, are former professional baseball players, nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs and best- selling authors.

Their family’s first real big success happened through their real estate business which grew to 100 offices in 35 states. Their company topped several charts, including Inc. Magazine‘s “Fastest Growing Companies”, The Wall Street Journal‘s “Top 5 Real Estate Agents in America” list, and the US Chamber of Commerce’s “Top Small Business of the Year”.

All of this led to a huge opportunity–a reality show on HGTV in 2014. (More on that later…hint: there’s a plot twist). The Benham Brothers have also appeared on Fox Business, ABC Nightline, CNN, Fox News, and Good Morning America.

Inspired by the many lessons they learned along the way, the brothers launched Expert Ownership, a coaching program for Christian entrepreneurs to help them make a bigger impact on the world, both financially and in terms of their faith.

The Benham families have obviously had huge success in their businesses, but–I’ll tell you what–the thing that most impresses me about them is that their top priority throughout all this time has been their Lord Jesus Christ and their families.

In this episode, we cover

  • How it all started with a little lawn mowing business
  • Why living the Christian faith, not just talking about it, takes real guts (you will be tested)
  • How working as a janitor while he started his business on the side taught David that you are not what you do, you are who you are in Christ.
  • Why the Benhams build their businesses “relationally, not transactionally”.
  • Plus: Business evangelism?–what it is and why it might be the BEST way to reach people today

(Come back tomorrow for part two of today’s interview. You’re not going to want to miss hearing more about Lori Benhams’s business and the steps she took to start it.)

And don’t forget to register for our Word on Investing Virtual Summit coming up April 22-23, 2022. You’re gonna hear from me and our incredible guests that we’re having. The Benhams will be there, Dr. Myron Golden, Shane Sams and many more. You can get your free ticket today at TRADEway.com/summit.

Listen to the episode “The Real Struggles of Integrating Your Faith into Your Business (And Why it’s Worth it) with David & Lori Benham” now to hear from this inspiring family.

Experiencing the Power of Faith-Based Family Business with Ryan & Jamie Smith of Elevation Capital Group

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The Word on Investing Summit: Money, Faith & Mindset is happening April 22-23, 2022. Are you coming? Reserve your FREE ticket here while supplies last. Jamie & Ryan Smith will be giving a powerful talk on Day 1 on “The Value of a Dollar”. You won’t want to miss it!

Get Your Free Ticket Now (While Supplies Last) www.tradeway.com/summit

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about the power of the family business with Ryan and Jamie Smith of Elevation Capital Group.

For the Smiths, real estate is a multi-generational family business.

“As long as I can remember I had an appetite for [the real estate business]…Originally we would build the houses and sell them. And so when I say build them, you know, we did it, literally. My mom can wire a house. My dad would install the drywall. We’d paint it. I could run the wet saw when I was six, seven years old, running the tile back and forth and mixing the mud…as a child I just had a blast and I thought it was fun working altogether. And I thought, ‘I’d love to continue doing that.’ …So I had fun as a child and I was excited to be able to partner with my husband as an adult.” Jamie Smith

Jamie & Ryan talk to their kids regularly about their business. They share with them what problems come up and how they’re solving them. And they try to instill in them that no matter what you do, the most important thing is to let your faith and the wisdom of the Bible guide your choices in business and in life.

“I think this world and culture can be very disorienting. So we always want our children to know what is home base. Who am I? What is my character? What should my character be?…So I think those foundational principles are very important to Ryan and me to instill in the children. Because if they know that, they will go down a solid path. And their curiosity will lead them, but they’ll always have that foundation and that home base. We spend a lot of time working through that and talking through that.” Jamie Smith

In addition to their family real estate business, they also run a Bible study community called Fellowship of Believers, which is made up of over 40 couples. When COVID hit, they put up large signs in their community that said “Need help, Give help” and raised over $50,000 for local families and businesses struggling because of the pandemic.

In this podcast episode Jamie, Ryan and I talk about…

  • The surprising strategy they chose to build their wildly successful family business
  • How they pivoted when their business didn’t do what they thought it would (and why that kind of flexibility is key for business owners).
  • What brings Jamie joy in her business (hint: it has to do with building relationships)

How to Make More in a Month Than You Make in a Year with Shane Sams

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The Word on Investing Summit: Money, Faith & Mindset is happening April 22-23, 2022. Are you coming? Reserve your FREE ticket here while supplies last. Shane Sams will be giving a powerful talk on Day 1 on “Income=Freedom: How to Earn Your Income ONLINE (God’s Way)!“ You won’t want to miss it!

Get Your Free Ticket Now (While Supplies Last) www.tradeway.com/summit

As you know, at TRADEway we don’t just talk about trading and investing in the stock market.

We also talk an awful lot about the concept of the family business–about how you can build a business and teach your kids and grandkids skill sets that give your family the potential for generational wealth creation.

We probably talk about that more than anything. Because I don’t think America is teaching that at all through its educational systems.

Today on the podcast my guest is Shane Sams of Flipped Lifestyle. And I’m so excited to have him on because he’s going to share yet another way you and your family can create a family business together.

He and his wife, Jocelyn, started Flipped Lifestyle, a company that teaches people how to create successful online businesses. They’ve helped thousands of families create online businesses based on their God-given passions, knowledge and experience.

In this episode, Shane and I cover:

  • What a sheep farmer in North Dakota can teach you about building a wildly successful business
  • How Shane made more in a month than he used to make in a year
  • Some of the biggest myths of having an online business (and what it’s REALLY like)
  • Why building a successful business is less about your passions and more about your skills and experience
  • Why focusing on others is good for business

Listen to the episode “How to Make More in a Month Than You Make in a Year with Shane Sams” now!

How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary with James Smith

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The Word on Investing Summit: Money, Faith & Mindset is happening April 22-23, 2022. Are you coming? Reserve your FREE ticket here while supplies last. You won’t want to miss it!

Get Your Free Ticket Now (While Supplies Last) www.tradeway.com/summit

“Ordinary people can be extraordinary people if they want to. The tools are out there.” James Smith

In my now-long lifetime I’ve heard some of the best preachers preach and I’ve heard some of the best motivational speakers speak.

My guest today, James Smith, is, without a doubt, one of the greatest speakers I’ve ever heard.

For over three decades he’s been one of America’s foremost experts in real estate investing. He’s spoken to, trained and mentored hundreds of thousands of people around the world to be more literate in finance and wealth building.

In today’s episode, James Smith and I will cover:

  • Why you should stop wasting your time and energy on things that have no eternal value
  • Why inflation is going to be the “werewolf from hell” that ends up hurting most of the people listening to this episode
  • What really holds most people back in their financial lives (and how NOT to let it hold YOU back)

“Without hope, you can’t learn. Without hope, you can’t prosper. Without hope, you can’t move forward. And so hope is one of the most important words in my vocabulary.” James Smith

Listen to the episode “How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary with James Smith” now!

P.S. Does preparing for retirement keep you up at night? Let us help! In this free ebook, “5 Essential Steps to a Well-Funded Retirement”, you’ll learn…

  • How to save

  • How to potentially make up for lost time

  • How to fight inflation

  • How to create investment strategies to help protect against recessions

Download the free guide: https://www.tradeway.com/retirement

Helping Couples Thrive in Marriage (and Business) with Jason & Tori Benham

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The Word on Investing Summit: Money, Faith & Mindset is happening April 22-23, 2022. Are you coming? Reserve your FREE ticket here while supplies last. Both the Benham Brothers and their wives (Tori & Lori) will be speaking at the Summit. You won’t want to miss it! Get Your Free Ticket Now (While Supplies Last) www.tradeway.com/summit Today on the podcast we’re talking about what, I believe, is one of the most important topics on the planet: marriage.

My guests today, Jason and Tori Benham, have been married for more than twenty years, own several businesses together, and are passionate about helping couples thrive in marriage.

Their book, Beauty in Battle, chronicles their story and the practical ways that conflict that can tear people apart can also draw them closer together.

In this episode we talk about

  • How to fight shoulder to shoulder instead of face to face
  • How fighting is natural and inevitable–but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it
  • Jason and Tori’s tips and tricks for a happy marriage both for newlyweds and for couples who have been married for years
  • The magic of active appreciation

“It’s not against flesh and blood, so stop yelling at each other. You have a common enemy. Now you need a common goal to defeat that enemy. And when you do it together, what happens is that fighting together draws you together.” Jason Benham

Listen to the episode “Helping Couples Thrive in Marriage (and Business) with Jason & Tori Benham” now!

How Do You Discover Your Purpose? with Dr. Myron Golden

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The Word on Investing Summit: Money, Faith & Mindset is happening April 22-23, 2022. Are you coming? Reserve your FREE ticket here while supplies last. Dr. Myron Golden will be giving a powerful talk on Day 1 on “How to Fill the Gap in Your Identity, Your Activity, & Your Property.” You won’t want to miss it!

Get Your Free Ticket Now (While Supplies Last) www.tradeway.com/summit

“God put a different aspect of his creativity in all of us, so that when we come together we could support each of us.” Dr. Myron Golden

Welcome to Season Three of The Word on Investing Podcast! We’ve got some GREAT episodes that we’ll be releasing each day this week to celebrate a brand new season with you all.

In our very first episode of the season, I’ve got my best friend in the world on the podcast for an interview: Dr. Myron Golden. He is going to blow your mind because when he opens his mouth good stuff comes out and you’ve gotta listen to every word, every sentence… because there’s no fluff!

Myron speaks all over the world to large audiences with thousands of people.

(He’s a business-man preacher like me.)

How do you discover your purpose? Myron has the answer.

In this episode Myron and I will cover:

  • How to discover your purpose
  • How to recognize what your God-given assignment is
  • Once you know your assignment, what should you do then?
  • Why it’s important to rule over your assignment
  • What it means to rule over your assignment

Our Customers Are Going Crazy Over Our NEW Charting Software: Introducing Charts

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What should you look for in a great charting program?

Today we’re going to talk about how your charting software can help you have a more integrated experience.

Ideally, your charting software should make your trading easier to do.

The BEST charting programs will get “out of your way” and make trading more fluid and intuitive.

We’ve recommended one charting software for years, but this episode we’re sharing a new one we think will help thousands of our students become BETTER traders.

That’s because it’s a charting software that we created ourselves.

Not only that, but we’ve created Charts by TRADEway with you, our students in mind.

Charts is based on suggestions you’ve made, ideas you’ve had, as well as complaints about what drives you crazy about existing charting programs.

We’ve heard you, and have worked with an EXPERT trader and software engineer to create a cutting-edge charting program that is fluid to use AND feature-rich.

(It’s already been blowing our customers out of the water.)

Want to hear more?

Listen to the episode now to learn all about Charts by TRADEway and how it could make 2022 your best trading year yet!

Learn more about Charts by TRADEway: https://www.tradeway.com/charts

The 3 Things You Need to Create a Successful Stock Career

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Ready to Start Your Stock Trading Career?

Every successful business involves trading something for something—and taking a profit. It could be used cars. Or cereal. Or it could be stocks and options.

Becoming a full-time trader can be a potentially lucrative way to build wealth. (Plus, it’s a lot of fun).

Want to learn more about starting a stock trading career? What kind of knowledge and skills will you need to develop to succeed at it?

I’ll be answering all of that and more in this week’s podcast episode.

In this episode I’ll cover…

  • The Biggest Mistake I See People Make Who Are Getting Started With Stock Trading
  • Why you don’t need to be an expert in the market to be a great stock trader (I’ll show you why)
  • Why starting small is the name of the game
  • How you can fit your trading to your risk/reward personality

How to Succeed in Business Without Sacrificing Your Faith

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How does your relationship with the Lord affect your stock trading?

We’ve been discussing this in depth in the last few podcast episodes. Check out these episodes if you haven’t already!

In today’s episode, we’ll be diving into what the Bible teaches about success in business.

You know, a lot of people don’t even think the Bible talks about these kinds of things. A lot of people only see it as a religious book!

But God’s people have seen it as a practical book for many thousands of years. And it is.

The Bible is an owner’s manual for a human being. It tells us all about God. But it also tells us about ourselves.

And (incredibly) God does touch on every issue of life in the Bible.

Including…How we can be financially successful in this life—especially in the world of business.

Do you want to succeed in business and life without sacrificing an inch of your faith?

Listen to the episode to find out how!

P.S. Does preparing for retirement keep you up at night? Let us help! In this free ebook, “5 Essential Steps to a Well-Funded Retirement”, you’ll learn…

  • How to save

  • How to potentially make up for lost time

  • How to fight inflation

  • How to create investment strategies to help protect against recessions

Download the free guide: https://www.tradeway.com/retirement