#016: What I would do if I lost it all. Casual conversation with a friend Angelo Konate

#017: How I got 10 million views on instagram for local businesses - Areeb Mirza

Areeb Mirza has gotten local businesses in Houston to go viral with their content. He is a videographer with years of experience in TV. With his videography experience and marketing skills, Areeb has been able to work with local Houston businesses like large Law firms to not only establish a presence online, but get them millions of views on their content therefore generating 200+ leads for his clients. In this episode, we discussed briefly Areeb's career beginnings, how he got his first lead during Covid and how he gets his leads now, how he structured his business and tips on tackling social media when you are just starting out, If you haven't already subscribe, please do as it helps me bring you more awesome content. Learn more about Areeb Mirza at https://www.instagram.com/iareebmirza/ [https://www.instagram.com/iareebmirza/]

#016: What I would do if I lost it all. Casual conversation with a friend Angelo Konate

This is the first episode where I talked more than the guest. I got too excited and just went on and on about the topic we were discussing. This was a casual chat with my friend Angelo Konate. In this episode, we discussed; * What I would do if I should hit rock bottom, * What makes a successful airbnb * How to break up with clients Please hit the follow button to support this show if you haven't already. If you have, thank you so much. To contact the guest, Angelo Konate; https://www.instagram.com/loansbyangelo/ [https://www.instagram.com/loansbyangelo/]

#015: How I summoned the courage to leave my 9 to 5 job - Deep discussion with Angelo Konate

Imaging sitting on the dinner table with two good friends and listen to them get real with each other, that is what this episode is like. This is a conversation with my good friend and accountability partner, Angelo Bubakah Konate. We touched on many topics including how Angelo left his 9 to 5 job and blindly dived into the world of Mortgage lending. He told many stories of how he got his first leads, the out of the ordinary things he did to get people's business including soliciting a Cop that pulled him over. This episode is filled with a lot of laughs, important lessons and real life struggles with no filter. Angelo Bubakah Konate is a Loan Officer in Houston Texas with mult-million in sales volume just in year 2023 alone. He is one of the most hardworking people I know and most especially a "do-er". When Angelo says he is going to do something, he does it. He is also very passionate about his clients, so passionate that he is often invited to dinners at his past clients home. Please consider supporting this podcast by hitting the "follow" or "+" button in your podcast, means a lot to me. Thank you so much. To contact Angelo Konate; https://www.instagram.com/loansbyangelo/ [https://www.instagram.com/loansbyangelo/] To contact me the Host; https://www.instagram.com/myfirstleadpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/myfirstleadpodcast/]

#014: How to scale your business and have it run without you

Staci Gray, the CEO of Organize to Scale deeps dive into how to start and scale a business with the use of processes and structures. In this episode; * The tragic event that forced her to work on her family business and transformed it into a well oiled machine that runs without the owners * Why you need to have structures in place in your business * How to get un-trapped from your business * Recommended resources to checkout if you are just starting a business or side gig * Recommended software tools that would help you get started with developing processes or SOPs for your business Please consider subscribing to the podcast if you have not done so already so that we can continue to bring you great episode like this. To connect with the guest Staci Gray; https://www.instagram.com/staci_gray/ [https://www.instagram.com/staci_gray/] https://www.instagram.com/organizetoscale/ [https://www.instagram.com/organizetoscale/]

#013: How to get started as a freelance filmmaker with Joey Nicotra

Our guest Joey Nicotra is a filmmaker, cinematographer, creative director at CinemaStory and the c0-host of The Rough Cut Club podcast. Joey has been making videos for many years and is an expert in creating high quality cinematic-style videos. In this episode, we discussed; * Joey's previous career in skate board and music * Working in the room with the likes of Gary Vee and Jessie Itzler * His take on working on passion projects that are free * Is going to school for cinematography worth it * How any one can get started in videography/cinematography * Should entrepreneur make videos on social media for their business * and so much more Please don't forget to subscribe so that we can continue to bring you great episodes every week Learn more about Joey; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeynicotra/ [https://www.instagram.com/joeynicotra/] Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rough-cut-club/id1680215133 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rough-cut-club/id1680215133] https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-rough-cut-club/ [https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-rough-cut-club/]