Rommel Report

Carole Baskin (@carolebaskincat [https://www.instagram.com/carolebaskincat/]) is the founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue [https://bigcatrescue.org/]. She also runs a real estate business managing 100+ volunteers and interns from around the world and 10 staff and contractors. With her non-profit running for over 30 years, she has become an internationally renowned activist for the care and protection of big breed cats. You might also know her from her appearances on the streaming hit show  'Tiger King' and 'Dancing with the Stars.' Kendra and Carole dive into everything from how Carole developed her passion for rescuing cats to how her activism and business prowess have helped her achieve success as a realtor and business owner. In this episode, we cover: 📣 How Carole's life experiences helped her understand how to run a business. 📣 Maintaining longevity as an entrepreneur. 📣 The importance of maintaining an attitude of hope to navigate through challenging times.  📣 Using experiences of loss and failure to push through, pivot, and grow. Let’s connect! ⭐ Instagram @KendraRommel [https://www.instagram.com/kendrarommel/] ⭐ TikTok @TheRommelTeam [https://www.tiktok.com/@therommelteam] 🎯 Visit FUTURES Financial at www.futuresfinancial.com [http://www.futuresfinancial.com] to learn more about the real estate investment services we offer. 📫 We love to hear your questions and feedback! Email us at marketing@futuresfinancial.com

Leigh Brown [https://www.leighbrown.com/] (@leighthomasbrown [https://www.instagram.com/leighthomasbrown/]) is Broker/Owner of One Community Real Estate®️ in Concord/Charlotte, NC and an outspoken advocate and coach. Honing her strengths and pushing through the fears that she had in the early days of her career, Leigh shares her perspective on what brings value to a business and how she measures her success. Kendra and Leigh dive into everything from being an author and hosting a podcast to being a business owner and having a passion for education. In this episode, we cover: 📣 The wisdom of "You never know where you're going to connect with people." 📣 Myhtbusting that all business owners and realtors must be extroverts in order to succeed. 📣 Navigating the adjustment to starting a business and having uncertainty in workflow. 📣 You can gauge yourself by your reaction to challenges. 📣 Adapting to embrace new technology to connect with clients and social media followers. 📣 Leaning into your fears to find your strength. 📣 Know who your people are. Let’s connect! ⭐ Instagram @KendraRommel [https://www.instagram.com/kendrarommel/] ⭐ TikTok @TheRommelTeam [https://www.tiktok.com/@therommelteam] 🎯 Visit FUTURES Financial at www.futuresfinancial.com [http://www.futuresfinancial.com] to learn more about the real estate investment services we offer. 📫 We love to hear your questions and feedback! Email us at marketing@futuresfinancial.com

Greg Salo is the Co-Founder of Young Nails Inc. [https://www.youngnails.com/] (@youngnailsinc [https://www.instagram.com/youngnailsinc]), a professional nail care manufacturing company for over 24 years leading in industry innovation and education as well as exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and distributing domestically to over 3,000 stores. Listen in as Kendra and Greg discuss  his family's journey of building the business with his mom who had this brilliant idea at age 49 and how he pivoted from his own  desire of being a firefighter to leaning in completely and acquiring his nail technician license.  In this episode, we cover: 📣 How unexpected opportunities can lead to a fulfilling career IF you are willing to take the risk. 📣 The power of pivoting in a changing global market. 📣 Innovating education in the industry to embrace online learning.  📣 When starting out, the importance of focusing on one customer at a time. 📣 The importance of distribution in growing a business. 📣 How social media transformed small businesses. 📣 Knowing how to navigate the challenges of your business.  📣 The best advice is to embrace frustration and keep chipping away. 📣 The meaning of "An open heart smooths out the callouses." Let’s connect! ⭐ Instagram @KendraRommel [https://www.instagram.com/kendrarommel/] ⭐ TikTok @TheRommelTeam [https://www.tiktok.com/@therommelteam] 🎯 Visit FUTURES Financial at www.futuresfinancial.com [http://www.futuresfinancial.com] to learn more about the real estate investment services we offer. 📫 We love to hear your questions and feedback! Email us at marketing@futuresfinancial.com

Phil Treadwell is a 17-year mortgage industry veteran and podcast host of The Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast [https://philtreadwell.com/podcast/]. Kendra and Phil discuss the necessary steps one must take to find purpose and fulfillment in everyday life. Listen in as they discuss everything from the mortgage industry to Phil’s personal journey and the failures it took to get to where he is at today. Learn from two industry titans the everyday tools it takes to achieve personal success. In this episode, we cover: 📣 Introspection and the power of finding you "why."  📣 Finding the balance between quality time and making money. 📣 Understanding the difference between success and fulfillment. 📣 Developing tolerance to look at and learn from failure. 📣 "Keeping the sting alive" from lessons learned. 📣 Why you need to pivot and expand your skills. 📣 Be consistent and persistent. 📣 Planning v. procrastination. Let’s connect! ⭐ Instagram @KendraRommel [https://www.instagram.com/kendrarommel/] ⭐ TikTok @TheRommelTeam [https://www.tiktok.com/@therommelteam] 🎯 Visit FUTURES Financial at www.futuresfinancial.com [http://www.futuresfinancial.com] to learn more about the real estate investment services we offer. 📫 We love to hear your questions and feedback! Email us at marketing@futuresfinancial.com

Two-time TEDx Speaker René Rodriguez [https://www.meetrene.com/] brings 27 years of experience researching and applying behavioral neuroscience as a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership advisor, world class sales expert, and renowned speaker coach.  In this episode, we cover: 📣 Developing an online presence. 📣 Maintaining authentic business connections in a world of zoom meetings and digital handshakes. 📣 How to framework failure. 📣 The importance of failing fast. 📣 The power of rapidly responding to changes in the market and forecasting trends. 📣 How to capture your audience within seconds and build a high-yield following. 📣 Empathy, transparency, and authority in leadership. Let’s connect! ⭐ Instagram @KendraRommel [https://www.instagram.com/kendrarommel/] ⭐ TikTok @TheRommelTeam [https://www.tiktok.com/@therommelteam] 🎯 Visit FUTURES Financial at www.futuresfinancial.com [http://www.futuresfinancial.com] to learn more about the real estate investment services we offer. 📫 We love to hear your questions and feedback! Email us at marketing@futuresfinancial.com