Other Peoples' Perspective

Communication and Connection: Keys to Success in Real Estate

In episode 15 of Other People's Perspective, Freddy Cocek interviews Blake Elsner, a third-generation Real Estate Professional from St. Louis, to discuss the ins and outs of the real estate industry, the challenges of working in a family business, and the impact of current economic conditions on the housing market. Tune in for a light-hearted yet informative discussion on family, entrepreneurship, and the real estate business. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:58] Real estate career journey [00:04:36] Family business in real estate [00:10:37] Industry chaos post-COVID [00:13:40] Brand building through communication [00:15:45] Communication in relationships [00:20:27] Finding friends in business [00:22:02] Investment in personal growth [00:26:39] Sales challenges in family business [00:30:19] Future of currency and crypto QUOTES * "Never to not give them a chance and always listen because you never know what somebody is going to tell you or have to say to you because that's kind of like life." -Blake Elsner * "Anytime that somebody does something to draw attention to themselves, you've got to be realistic that you're going to get everybody." -Freddy Cocek * "You talk s*** and you're just like, you don't understand until you actually put yourself into one of these rooms to where you're actually growing." -Blake Elsner SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Freddy Cocek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/ [https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek [https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/] Blake Elsner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/ [https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/ [https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/] WEBSITE Other People’s Perspective: https://www.opppodcast.com/ [https://www.opppodcast.com/] Elevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/ [https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/] Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/ [https://www.bradagent.com/]

Helping Others Find Their Path to Growth

In episode 15 of Other People's Perspective, Freddy Cocek interviews Fatima “Faye” Saad, a powerhouse in sales, a cancer survivor, and the Co-Founder of Athena Business Group. After years of misdiagnoses, she finally uncovered the root of her health struggles: late-stage Lyme disease. Her journey of healing, resilience, and reinvention led her to create the E3 Strategy—Energy, Empathy, and Execution.  Tune in for insights that will help you appreciate your worth and understand the dynamics of exchange in everyday life. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:20] Value of time and experience. [00:05:03] Trading skills for money. [00:09:24] Podcast growth through visual engagement. [00:14:27] Evolution of business perspectives. [00:15:37] Ego is the enemy of success. [00:20:48] Pattern Interrupt for Personal Change. [00:25:20] Complacency and change resistance. [00:30:03] Wanting change for others. [00:32:39] Motivation for personal change. [00:36:16] Limiting beliefs and personal growth. [00:42:55] Sales and marketing dynamics. [00:46:12] Bad hiring decisions in leadership. [00:50:18] Empowering through coaching and consulting. [00:52:02] Health and personal growth. [00:56:50] Business decisions and personal feelings. [01:00:52] Business coaching and personal development. [01:06:10] Proven strategies and testimonials. [01:08:19] Podcast subscription and reviews. QUOTES * "I've learned from everything, so I'm very grateful. There's a lot of gratitude in that, I know I'm on the right path now, but overall, it's just a matter of being brutally honest with ourselves." - Fatima Saad * "If you're not aligned with it and it doesn't promote you to really want to give your best, then you can't serve anyone else or help anyone else to the best of your ability if you're not feeling it." - Freddy Cocek * "I'm ready to just go all in and change people's lives and help them achieve great things by improving their businesses." - Fatima Saad SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Freddy Cocek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/ [https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek [https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/] Fatima Saad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faye_salesstrategist/ [https://www.instagram.com/faye_salesstrategist/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faye.saad.14 [https://www.facebook.com/faye.saad.14] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-saad-faye-saad-883344191/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-saad-faye-saad-883344191/] WEBSITE Other People’s Perspective: https://www.opppodcast.com/ [https://www.opppodcast.com/]

Starting Over Stronger: Kevin Faulkner on Lessons, Losses & Leveling Up

In episode 14 of Other People's Perspective, Freddy Cocek interviews Kevin Faulkner, the Owner at 3B Credit Health, to discuss the pivotal moments in their entrepreneurial journeys. They explore the challenges and excitement of starting anew, particularly after significant transitions like selling a business. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on growth and reinvention! TIMESTAMPS [00:02:04] Starting over as an entrepreneur. [00:04:25] Starting over with experience. [00:10:01] Importance of perspective with age. [00:14:16] Extracting lessons for growth. [00:20:38] Positive lessons in adversity. [00:22:30] Abundance mindset vs. scarcity mindset. [00:29:03] Generational behavior and mindset. [00:30:53] Self-worth and personal growth. [00:37:11] Keeping promises to yourself. [00:38:35] Credit repair and personal growth. [00:42:50] Systematic completion in daily habits. QUOTES * "What's important and significant now is something else, something that brings you more peace and less of the chase and the hassle of the hustle." - Freddy Cocek * "That's the best way to turn a loss, though, into a win. If you can get really good on a mass scale at extracting the lesson so that it doesn't get repeated, you can't lose." - Kevin Faulkner * "I really believe that's the difference between winners and people that don't win. Winners can see the positive lessons in anything." - Kevin Faulkner SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Freddy Cocek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/ [https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek [https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/] Kevin Faulkner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinfaulknertexas/ [https://www.instagram.com/kevinfaulknertexas/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.faulkner.353 [https://www.facebook.com/kevin.faulkner.353] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-faulkner-b6b928179/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-faulkner-b6b928179/] WEBSITES Other People’s Perspective: https://www.opppodcast.com/ [https://www.opppodcast.com/] 3B Credit Health: https://3bcredithealth.com/ [https://3bcredithealth.com/]

From Bats to Business: Daine Patton on Entrepreneurship, Growth & Finding Purpose

In episode 13 of Other People's Perspective, Freddy Cocek interviews Daine Patton, the Owner of Bats to Rats Wildlife Control and Prevention, as he shares how he transitioned into entrepreneurship, the impact of his family on his decisions, and his commitment to sustainable growth.  Tune in for an insightful conversation that highlights the importance of adapting to life's changes and finding your true calling. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:01] Wildlife control and prevention. [00:07:16] Bats and wildlife control. [00:12:51] Bat population importance. [00:18:23] Airborne pollutants from dredging operations. [00:22:23] Self-awareness and its impact. [00:25:11] Personal transformation journey. [00:30:06] Importance of consistency in change. [00:33:44] Delayed Gratification in Personal Growth. [00:37:12] Surrounding yourself with winners. [00:39:15] Lifestyle changes for better health. [00:43:11] Living life for your kids. [00:49:01] Impacting others through personal growth. QUOTES * "The results you want are on the other side of the hard work that you're either not willing to do or you're afraid to do." - Freddy Cocek * "We all have greatness inside of us, but it's up to us to do the work to find it. And then that greatness is a gift that we get to share with everybody else." - Daine Patton * “Stop worrying about the negativity that's happening in the world that you can't control and actually focus on the things that you can control every single day to provide a better life for yourself and for them.” - Daine Patton SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Freddy Cocek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/ [https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek [https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/] Daine Patton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dainepatton/ [https://www.instagram.com/dainepatton/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DainePatton1/ [https://www.facebook.com/DainePatton1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daine-patton-0366558b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daine-patton-0366558b/] WEBSITES Other People’s Perspective: https://www.opppodcast.com/ [https://www.opppodcast.com/]Bats to Rats Wildlife Control and Prevention: https://batstorats.com/ [https://batstorats.com/]

Financial Freedom & Life on the Road: On Money, Growth, and Adventure with Sarah Jones

In episode 12 of Other People's Perspective, Freddy Cocek interviews Sarah Jones, the Owner of Keeping Up With The Joneses Financial Coaching, as she discusses her passion for financial literacy, explaining her unique approach to helping individuals and small business owners get their finances organized and work towards a debt-free lifestyle. Tune in for a thought-provoking and uplifting dialogue that leaves you with something to ponder and share. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:05] Hair transformation process. [00:04:24] Protective hairstyles and travel. [00:08:07] Challenges of living in a camper. [00:13:28] Traveling full-time lifestyle. [00:17:45] Growth through new experiences. [00:22:44] Comfort zone and personal growth. [00:23:45] Six pillars of finance. [00:27:43] Printing photos on metal. [00:32:12] Traveling as a vendor. [00:38:10] Creative outlet in business. [00:40:58] Memorializing special moments. [00:45:20] Gardening as a therapeutic hobby. [00:48:26] Plant cuttings as legacy gifts. [00:52:12] Importance of fun conversations. QUOTES * "Being on the road and being able to see different cultures, being able to see different ways that people live and really almost immersing myself in just new places all the time. I have much more compassion for people and it makes me a much better coach." - Sarah Jones * "Most small businesses closed down because they don't understand cash flow and they don't understand money right and so that’s what I want, to help people to understand money and to use it in a way that it works for them and not against them." - Sarah Jones * "One business can't appease everyone. You got to stick with what works and what you know works best." - Freddy Cocek SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Freddy Cocek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/ [https://www.instagram.com/cocekdaddy/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek [https://www.facebook.com/freddy.cocek] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-cocek-496a0794/] Sarah Jones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingupwiththejonesesfc/ [https://www.instagram.com/keepingupwiththejonesesfc/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KUWTJFC/ [https://www.facebook.com/KUWTJFC/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuwtjfc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuwtjfc/] WEBSITES Other People’s Perspective: https://www.opppodcast.com/ [https://www.opppodcast.com/] Keeping Up With The Joneses Financial Coaching: https://keepingupwiththejonesesfc.com/ [https://keepingupwiththejonesesfc.com/]