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Welcome to another Weekly Market Update with Tom Kemler. In this episode Tom and Jeff discuss 1. An “Most Interesting Thing” update in the Kim Jung Un video was a fake. 2. Evergreen Everforward is still stuck in Chesapeake Bay. Now shippers are paying more for their cargo as a result. 3. Ukraine is fighting back and pushing the Russians back in the North. 4. Ukraine torments Putin with Oscars-Style of Russia’s biggest embarrassments. 5. Biden to draw down Oil Reserves to try and Ease Gas Prices. Too little too late? 6. Economics update: Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey was Meh…Wholesale Inventories build significantly while Retain inventories significantly dropped…Home Price Index was continuing upward trend…JOLTS number is still at 11.26mm…Corporate profits still remain strong…Chicago PMI came in pretty strong…Farm prices up a gigantic amount…Employment Number was basically a wash. 7. Shanghai was locked down again. 8. West Cost Labor Talks Start this Month. 9. Free and Greed Index is at a Neutral. 10. Most Interesting Thing: Russia Ukraine was has turned Egypt’s Food Crisi into an Existential Threat to the Economy. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

On this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews Robert Jablonski, Fractional Chief Revenue Officer (Sales & Marketing). He helps small and mid-size companies excel on their sales performance, delivering sustainable organic growth. In this episode we cover: Robert’s Why, a passion of working with Small/Mid Sized businesses to create revenue and optimizing operations. The “Fast 5” Questions. Robert “Fast Five” Answers: If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, a place to live, a laptop computer. What would you do first? I have the knowledge and relationships. I would first use the money on the Sales Navigator on Linkedin. Schedule meetings to find out pain points, what they need. What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? I waited too long to get out of the corporate world. The second was allowing a rockstar sales person to run the show. Should have let him go. It hurt the culture of my team. People make the difference. Attitude beats skills. in this world, so I had to learn to be nicer to people we were negotiating with. What is a good book that you would recommend? Factfulness - Hans Rosling What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? Outlook 365 and LinkedIn Sales Navigator How do we get a hold of you? LinkedIn Profile/ 512-299-4614. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

On this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews Jim Howicz of Richards, Rodrigues, and Skeith, LLP. Jim has extensive experience as a Corporate Councel working for firms such as Discover Card, Dell, and a couple of startups. With his current firm, Jim acts as an outsourced corporate counsel. He works with small businesses that need to have more regular access to an attorney. In this episode we cover: 1. Jim’s background going from law school to working in Immigration Law, to being a Corporate Counsel for several large companies to now being an Outsourced Corporate Council for Small/Mid-Sized Businesses. 2. Jim shares the areas of law (business formation, contracts law, negotiations) with us and how he acts as the quarterback of your legal team, bringing in other lawyers as needed to provide expertise. 3. Some new things that he is providing to clients. 4. The “Fast 5” Questions. Andrew’s “Fast Five” Answers: 1. If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, place to live, laptop computer. What would you do first? Fortunately I am a Lawyer, so I would go back to being a lawyer. I would contact my network, find some jobs reviewing contracts right away, and then rebuild my business. 2. What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? Not always realizing to be nice to people. Working as a corporate council before in the Fortune 100 space, we had the power and money, so people had to be nice to us. That is not so in the Small Business world, so I had to learn to be nicer to people we were negotiating with. 3. What is a good book that you would recommend? Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team (https://amzn.to/3iEvzOi) by Patrick Lencioni 4. What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? My yellow legal pad. When I have to work out a problem or be creative, I like to unplug technology. 5. How do we get ahold of you? The easiest way is to contact me through our firm website www.RRSfirm.com. That has biographical information and contact information for all members of our firm. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

On this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews his friend Treigh Hubbard. Treigh is a serial entrepreneur and is the Master Franchisor for Scholley Mitchell in Texas. Scholley Mitchell helps business owners analyze services such as Telecom, Internet, Shipping, etc. to find places where they are being overcharged and reduce costs. In this episode we cover: 1. Treigh’s background as a serial entrepreneur and his path that led him to Scholley Mitchell. 2. How Scholley Mitchell works with its clients. How they find reductions in costs and the support that Treigh has to do all of this 3. The addition of 6 additional areas that Schooley Mitchell can help clients with now up from the original 3. 4. The “Fast 5” Questions. Andrew’s “Fast Five” Answers: If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, place to live, laptop computer. What would you do first? Get on my knees and thank God for the opportunity in front of my. Get on my computer and start contacting my network. What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? “Trying to make Eagles out of Chickens”. Hiring the wrong people for jobs and then expecting them to perform to a standard that they cannot live up to. What is a good book that you would recommend? How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegy (https://amzn.to/36ODNxW) What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? My little black notebook that I use to jot down notes throughout the day. How do we get a hold of you? My phone number 512-406-1254 or by email at Treigh.Hubbard@ScholleyMitchell.com. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

On this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews his friend Dr. Andrew Fox. Dr Fox is an ordained minister, college lecturer, entrepreneur, and Lead Chaplain for the Austin Fire Department. In this episode we cover: 1. Dr. Fox’s background growing up in England and starting his first parishes there. His move to Seattle, forays into Entrepreneurship, and his eventual move to Austin and working with the Austin Fire Department. 2. Fox Realty and what he and his wife Renee have done to grow this business as they moved to town. 3. The creation of the Community Transformation Foundation which Fox Realty gives 20% of their brokerage commissions to. 4. CTF’s donations to Hope House, Table of Grace, Leander Excellence in Education Foundation, and Boys to Men. 5. The “Fast 5” Questions. Andrew’s “Fast Five” Answers: If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, place to live, laptop computer. What would you do first? Take $400, go on to the internet and find a way to invest and grow the money right away. Reserve back $100 to help sustain them. What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? Hiring the wrong people for the job. What is a good book that you would recommend? The CEO Tightrope by Joel Trammell (https://amzn.to/3ispQeb) What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? Excel. It is simple and easy to analyze parts of your business. How do we get a hold of you? All of my social media LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook. I can also be reached through personal email at Andrew@DrAndrewFox.com. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: 1. The #FreeShaCarri Richardson movement is picking up momentum. However, she is still not going to be able to compete in the Olympics. 2. Slow week of Economic results due to holiday week. 3. Crude and Refining are back to pre-Pandemic levels. 4. Shipping Industry is on pace for $100mm in profits for this year 300% more than last year. 5. The #Evergiven is out of Jail. Most Interesting Thing: Assassination of the Haitian President Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to a special episode of the Money Trekker Podcast. In this episode, Jeff talks about part two of our “How to Be a Better Networker” series based on the book “The 29% Solution” (https://amzn.to/2SeZNyg ) by Dr. Ivan Misner, PhD, the founder of BNI. This is the second of the series going over all the chapters of the book. On we discuss Section 2 of the 29% Solution: 1. Stop Being a Cave Dweller 2. Join a Web-Based Networking Group 3. Become Magnetic Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

In this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews his friend Blake Foster of Farmers Insurance. Blake has been a business owner, banker, and insurance agent for over 25 years. In this episode we cover: 1. Blake’s background and how he got to this point. 2. What business owners should be looking at with their commercial insurance now that the pandemic is ending. 3. What you need to know about Cyberinsurance. 4. Farmers has some new incentives for longer term customers that are exciting to look into 5. The “Fast 5” Questions. Blake’s “Fast Five” Answers: 1. If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, place to live, laptop computer. What would you do first? Find something to buy with the $500 that I could sell for a profit and build from there. 2. What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? Not staying in my lane and trying to do too many things. I made a change and found my groove a couple years ago that helped me to grow my business massively. 3. What is a good book (Movie) that you would recommend? I love crime dramas, my favorite is “The Irishman” 4. What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? Zip Whip (https://www.zipwhip.com/) I use it in all aspects of my business. It allows me to text clients from my phone, computer, tablet. 5. How do we get a hold of you? The best way is to give me a call at 512-382-0967, or shoot me an email at Bfoster@farmersagent.com. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: Economic Surprise Index Markets getting back into normal territory Most Interesting Thing: Our U.S. Sprinter out of the Olympics due to a failed drug test. Least Interesting Thing: The Report on UFOs. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

On this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews his friend Bryon “BT” Tucker of American Incentives Advisors. BT is a Business Incentives Consultant with almost 20 years experience in the Financial Services and Insurance industry. In this episode we cover: Bryon’s background and how he got to this point. Understanding R&D Tax credits and how they may apply to your business. Understanding Employee Retention and Tax Credits that were part of the CARES Act in 2020. The “Fast 5” Questions. Jeff’s “Fast Five” Answers: If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, place to live, laptop computer. What would you do first? Sit down and meditate first, put together a plan for how I will spend the money. Then reach out to key contacts that deal with my ideal clients and start having lunches. . What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? Early in my career, I had a bid deal that I focused all my efforts on and did not manage my pipeline. What is a good book that you would recommend? “Networking Like Pro” by Ivan Miesner, PhD and Brian Hilliard (https://amzn.to/3dPsOrM) What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? I am a big fan of LinkedIn. I use it every day in my business to help build connections. How do we get a hold of you? The best way is to give me a call at 512-815-2515, or shoot me an email at RecoverYourCredits@Gmail.com. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

On this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews his friend Jeff Kloc of Watkins Insurance Group. Jeff is a Senior Benefits Consultant with almost 30 years in the insurance industry. In this episode we cover: 1. Jeff’s background and how he got into insurance 2. The factors that affect the cost of group health insurance 3. How Level/Self Funded Health plans work and when they are appropriate. 4. What is new in the health agency. 5. The “Fast 5” Questions. Jeff’s “Fast Five” Answers: If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, place to live, laptop computer. What would you do first? Make a big pot of coffee. Sit down and write a plan out. Start networking with my friends. What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? Early in my career, I had a bid deal that I focused all my efforts on and did not manage my pipeline. That deal did not go through and I had not pipeline, which hurt me immensely. What is a good book that you would recommend? “The Danger Zone: Lost in the Growth Transition” by Jerry Mills (https://amzn.to/3qH7klW) What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? I am a big fan of LinkedIn and use it as a tool to connect with business owners and prospects. How do we get a hold of you? The best way is to give me a call at 512-637-4411, or shoot me an email at jkloc@watkinsinsgroup.com. You can also check out our website at www.watkinsinsgroup.com. Jeff Kloc is a veteran of the insurance industry with over 30 years of experience. Jeff works with startups to mature businesses, consulting with them to build world class benefit programs for their employees. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to a special episode of the Money Trekker Podcast. In this episode, Jeff talks about part two of our “How to Be a Better Networker” series based on the book “The 29% Solution” (https://amzn.to/2SeZNyg ) by Dr. Ivan Misner, PhD, the founder of BNI. This is the second of the series going over all the chapters of the book. On we discuss Section 2 of the 29% Solution: 1. Diversify Your Contacts 2. Meet the RIGHT People 3. Reconnect with People from the Past 4. Talk to Your Family Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: Fallout from Quadruple Witching Mixed Bag of Economics Market Update Hotels and Restaurants reeling from lack of employees Most Interesting Thing: Miami Building collapse and infrastructure issues. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: Economics updates Quadruple Witching trend had continued. John Mcafee dead Infrastructure and the challenges we face Most Interesting Thing: The Miami Building that Fell. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another episode of the Money Trekker Podcast. In this episode Jeff interviews Jimmie Brown, the CPA Lifeguard Jeff and Jimmie discuss: Managing IT in the new Hybrid work environment The challenges businesses are having getting people back in the office to work. The supply chain challenges and chip shortage and how this is affecting business getting started back in person. Jimmie Brown is the CPA Lifeguard. Jimmie has been in the IT industry for over 20 years, starting his own company 10 years ago. Jimmie’s favorite clients to work with are Small to Mid Size Accounting firms, helping them to implement software, secure their networks, and help manage their onsite assets. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to a special episode of the Money Trekker Podcast. In this episode, Jeff talks about part two of our “How to Be a Better Networker” series based on the book “The 29% Solution” (https://amzn.to/2SeZNyg ) by Dr. Ivan Misner, PhD, the founder of BNI. This is the second of the series going over all the chapters of the book. On this show Jeff Weeks of the 29% solution: 1. Create a Word of Mouth Marketing Team 2. Give to Other First 3. Create a Network Relationship Database Top 10 Traits 1. Timely Follow Up On Referrals 2. Positive Attitude 3. Enthusiasm and Motivation 4. Trustworthiness 5. Good Listening Skills 6. Commitment to Networking 24/7 7. Gratitude 8. Helpfulness 9. Sincerity 10. Dedicated to Working One's Network Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to a special episode of the Money Trekker Podcast. In this episode, Jeff begins a “How to Be a Better Networker” series based on the book “The 29% Solution” (https://amzn.to/2SeZNyg ) by Dr. Ivan Misner, Ph.D., the founder of BNI. This is the first of the series going over all the chapters of the book. On this show Jeff starts with the first 3 Weeks of the 29% solution: 1. Set networking goals 2. Arrange Your Calendar 3. Profile your perfect customer/referral Source Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of the Money Trekker Podcast with Kelly Freeman of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Kelly discuss: 1. What it takes to get your kids into the right college 2. Financial aid is available to virtually everyone 3. It takes work from your kids to do this 4. How to finance if you won’t get financial aid. Kelly Freeman is a VP of Wealth Management at BKA Wealth Consulting. Kelly began her career as an Elementary School teacher and was positioned to become a principal when she decided to get into the financial services industry. Since that time she has had a passion for helping families, business owners and other educators find financial freedom. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: 1. Quadruple Witching 2. Mixed Bag of Economics 3. Most Interesting Thing: a. China Plant Fire for Semiconductors. b.Tying things together from the past and a plea to the government to try and being business-friendly. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: Inflation (Mixed Economic Reports Covid Chart we are at the lowest point in 18 months The Rise of Meme Stocks Again. Most Interesting Thing: The Rain in Spain (Actually Taiwan) falls mainly on the Crane. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

On this episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff interviews his friend Gary Kasper of Identity Theft Solutions in Austin, TX. Gary is a nationally recognized expert in Identity Theft. Gary’s seminars on ID Theft are legendary. In this episode we cover: 1. What is the difference between Identity Theft and Fraud 2. Understanding how to handle Identity Theft, Fraud, and Cyber Theft 3. What can you do to protect yourself 4. How to select an Identity Theft Protection Product. 5. The “Fast 5” Questions. Gary’s “Fast Five” Answers: If you lost your business, had $500 in your pocket, place to live, laptop computer. What would you do first? Unlike what I did the first time with my business, I would spend time learning and working with people that could help me with digital marketing for my business. This was the part of Covid where my business was weakest. What is the biggest business mistake that you have made? Being too scared of technology to learn how it can be used to make my business more efficient and successful. What is a good book that you would recommend? I am a huge fan of Matthew Pollard’s Introverts Edge to Networking (https://amzn.to/2TVA1iY) while I am an extrovert, this book provides a system for anyone to be much more effective in their networking. What is a tool that you use in your business every day that you would recommend? A sales funnel system like ClickFunnels is a must for any business owner to have.One of the great thing about Clickfunnels is that they have training programs like the 30 day challenge (https://www.30days.com/summit?cf_affiliate_id=2182539&affiliate_id=2182539) where they help you to launch your very first funnel. How do we get a hold of you? The best way is to give me a call at 737-777-3093 or my website at https://www.identitytheftsolutionstx.com/ Gary Kasper is the president of Identity Theft Solutions. After his own identity theft problem Gary sought out the knowledge and protections to help people avoid the problems themselves. Today Gary speaks to groups all over the country about the danger and risks of Identity Theft and how not to become a victim. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com

In this special episode of the Money Trekker Podcast Jeff discusses how his Starbucks account was hacked and some good and bad things that he did that helped protect his accounts. He talks about: What was hacked and how he discovered it. What helped to protect his financial accounts from being drained. Some steps that you can take to protect yourself The resolution process with Starbucks Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: 1. Shipping issues again 2. Economic numbers continue to be mixed however more positive this week. 3. Archegos Family Office is now a criminal investigation. 4. Most Interesting Thing: The Dow Jones Celebrates 125 years. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Today we have one of our Entrepreneur Spotlight series of interviews specifically focusing on how businesses pivoted during the pandemic and have been able to move forward with a renewed focus. In this episode, Jeff interviews John Galaviz of Patriot Driving Academy. Jeff and John discuss: 1. How he was able to pivot his business during the pandemic 2. How he changed his model to include online learning that actually changed how he does business now. 3. How he dealt with having to do driving instruction in person 4. What changes he sees for the future of driving instruction, including electric cars that parallel park, self-drive, etc. In the “Fast Five” section of the interview John gave the following answers: 1. If you lost your business tomorrow, what would you do? I would find mentors that could help me to understand new business opportunities. I would learn from them, become their intern, work for free. Whatever it took. 2. What is the biggest business challenge you have had? Being able to delegate. When he worked for someone else it was easy, when it was his own money at risk it was much more difficult. This has been a challenge that he has been working on. The more he lets go, the better his business is. 3. What is a good book you would recommend? Start with the Why by Simon Sinek https://amzn.to/3f6iRal John is also a fan of the Joe Rogan Podcast 4. What is a tool that you use every day (like an Evernote) that you would recommend to other entrepreneurs? Social Media. Most of our clients are kids so being able to connect with them where they spend time is a must. How would someone connect with you? 512-763-1034 www.patriotdriving.com Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel maddison@patriotdriving.com Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: 1. Mixed Economic Activity 2. Some thoughts Ed Yardeni and his company 3. Most Interesting Thing: 5 Contenders that Didn’t Make the Cut Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel