Join me for a frank discussion with Michael Sparks about network marketing and when it is a scam, and when it is an opportunity.
Featured Event: Exit and Build and Summit: https://livefree.academy/op/land-summit-4/?ref=183
Sponsor 1: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com
Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com
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A generic (non promotional) show on understanding Network Marketing Business Opportunities. Below are some questions
1. Why do you think so many people are negative on network marketing/home business opportunities?
2. What's the difference between a legitimate business opportunity and a scam?
3. Can you really make money in the the industry?
4. Approximately How many Direct Sales companies are there?
5. What do you see as the biggest hurdle for people being successful in Network Marketing?
6. What are some negatives about joining a network marketing company. What are things to look out for?
7. What are the sales circles 1, 2, and 3...?
8. What kind of training can one expect when joining?
Bonus, how to pick and choose the right company?
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Join me for a discussion of work life integration with Keith Phillips from Heartland Bunkies.
Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com
Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com
Keith is an ex-army helicopter pilot that cares for 52 acres in Southernmost Illinois with his wife Becky and 6 children. I’m addition to raising livestock and roasting coffee, they run 2 airbnbs and market small cabin kits which other folks can use to affordably start their homesteads or add an additional stream of income.
Keith’s passion is reversing the trend of disintegrating modern families. He believes that people were created to beautify the earth through productive labor. All else being equal, family centered work is the enduring center of family life that is noticeably missing from modern society, and that may serve to draw us together again.
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Today we talk about lessons learned from the free five day webinar series that was put together by the SRF team and me. We will also go over our usual Monday segments: Tales from the prepper pantry, the weekly shopping report, frugality tip, operation independence
Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Expo, THIS WEEKEND!
Sponsor 1: Holler Roast Coffee
Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast
Livestream Schedule
LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams
🎙️ Monday, 2pm, Lessons Learned from the Webinar Series
🎙️ Tuesday, 12:30pm, Tuesday Live with Alyssa, and John Willis, Special Operations Equipment
🎙️ Wednesday, 2:00pm, Interview with Matt Williams, Knightsbridge
🎙️ Thursday, 7:00pm, SRF Live
🎙️ Friday, 9:30am CT: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck
Tales from the Prepper Pantry
Weekly Shopping Report, March 11
Saturday's first trip was just by me, primarily to get an oil change for the Santa Fe, but I then went to Hobby Lobby and found a few items I knew Sonia wanted; Saturday was our 17-year Anniversary.
Dollar Tree. Most of the drink coolers are full again, and all of them are now $2.25. I still just grab a drink off a shelf.
Aldi: more crowded than usual. Stock levels were good, and as usual we found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.64 (-); whole milk: $2.86; heavy cream: $5.19; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99 (-).
Home Depot. A 2x4x8 was $3.38, which I don't think is a change (I only put the staples in my notes).
A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599.
Frugality Tip from Margo
When pricing out new appliances, look at the delivery and set up fees. Those hidden little fees can be another couple of hundred dollars. In the last year we have had to replace a spare refrigerator and a stacked washer/dryer.(Side note don't ever buy a scratch and dent washer, ask me how I know). We ended up using one store (Best Buy), because delivery and setup were included in the price of the washer/dryer and if you are nice to people they will put your fridge in too 😉. A family member just got a new dishwasher, but didn't look at the add on fees. What looked like a savings over other stores prices ,ended up being $180 more than the other store with the extra fees. So even if you are handy and are planning on putting your own appliances in, look at that free delivery and setup and let someone else do the work without paying any more money.
Happy saving y'all.
Operation Independence
Missing Chicken
Main topic of the Show: Lessons From The Webinar Series
Why we are doing it.
Assess Your Assets - just like in homestead design
Tap into your community - Cohosts, content creators, and Rebecca
Lessons Learned
All in all Know Your Why, Know Your Brand, And Be Willing To Take A Chance.
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Janet Szabo from The Straight Stitch and Kerry Brown from Strong Roots Resources join me today to talk about building your lifestyle business and other things in this member spotlight episode.
Featured Event: https://selfreliancefestival.com/workshops
Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com
Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com
Opus Clip Affiliate Link: https://www.opus.pro?via=cecb62
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Today, we help Ken Eash find ways to accelerate his coaching business. This is a flash mob of the best kind and YOU may be the key to it all.
Featured Event: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/self-reliance-through-permaculture/ March 2 in Crossville, TN $25
Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr
Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com code LFTN
About the Accelerator Program: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/01/30/accelerator/
Apply to be accelerated: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/01/29/accelerator-application/
The Experts
Shawn Mills, Hack My Homestead https://hackmyhomestead.com/
Toolman Tim Cook: https://www.toolmantim.co/
Nicole Sauce: https://www.nicolesauce.com/
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A brainstorm discussion with Ken as he developes the next phase of his business
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Today I talk about building your brand, remaining positive, the Ruckus and more with Bear Independent and John Willis.
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Today is an interview show with Sue Zoldak from The Zoldak Agency all about creating your personal brand, why you might consider doing so, and tips on expanding your reach.
Sponsor 1: Permies.com, Rocket Mass Heater Bundle, Just In Time For Winter! Only $65 https://freeheat.info/?f=495
Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa
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Today is a re-release of this episode because there were audio issues! Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Joel Ryals to talk about building on your passion, the rumors of coming shut downs, and more.
Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com
Sponsor 1: StrongRootsResources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ
Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx
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Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast for a discussion on the dreaded October 4th test of the digital emergency network, building your business, irrigation ideas, raised beds and more.
Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Digital Pass
Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr
Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa
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Today we take your questions on trombincino squash, songs, society, building your business, and more.
Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce
Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr
Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu
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Mona
What is the change you made coming up to this SRF that you think will make the biggest improvement?
ANOTHER QUESTION
Curious if either of you have a reaction (good, bad, or indifferent) to that song "Rich Men North of Richmond." I just heard it for the first time this morning.
From Lettie = What is one topic that has not been done at SRF that you would like to see?
John: Have you always been the kind of person who goes your own way without really caring what other people think?
John: If you could not sew anymore, what would you do?
Nicole
From andrea
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Today we talk about content creation, tools, new ideas, and building your business with Jack Spirko and John Willis.
Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com
Sponsor 1: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu
Sponsor 2: Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html
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Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Toolman Tik Cook to talk about building your empire, using social media and YouTube to grow your audience, and more.
Event: Advanced Wound Care with Chuck Peoples
Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of The Wealthsteading Podcast
Sponsor 2: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN
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Today, we will cover our usual Monday segments and discuss the connection between Mind and Body.
Featured Event: Chicken Processing: https://bit.ly/3MU6xLr
Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr
Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu
DONT MISS OUT on the seven skill Homestead Starter Pack bundle of online classes! https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com... LFTN Members, you know what to do.
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Today we talk about the abuses of the foster system in the US, how men are treated in family court, starting and growing your business and we take listener questions with Jack Spirko and John Willis.
Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://bit.ly/3McscNj
Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ
Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa
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Events Cited in our Discussion
* June 17 Chainsaw Event at SOE
* July 20 15th anniversary event for TSP in Dallas
* June 24 Sixth Annual Poultry Processing in the Holler (1 hour east of Nashville):
* October 14-15: Self Reliance Festival at SOE: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce
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Today we talk about making money, starting your business, the debt ceiling and more with John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment.
Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, October 14-15 in Camden, TN
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Today I am joined by Rebecca and John Bush to talk about their journey from poverty to prosperity and how they have used their experiences to create a vast network of people ready to exit the cities and build homestead communities in the country.
Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit, May 18-21 in Bastrop, Texas
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Today’s Sponsor: DiscountMylarBags.com
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Rebecca and John Bush built their life from tiny home, city living to a 10 acre homestead in Bastrop Texas with grit, determination, work and love of community. They founded and run the Exit and Build Land Summit in Bastrop, Texas and connect thousands of people with practical skills through The Live Free Academy.
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Join me for a discussion with Toby Truman of Discount Mylar Bags about how he grew his business on Amazon, ran into roadblocks, and ultimately shifted focus beyond the Amazon community. Lots of lessons learned in this show today!
Featured Event: The Midwest Preparedness Project, April 26-28
Today's Sponsor: Discount Mylar Bags
We are pleased to welcome a new sponsor today! I thought it would be fitting to announce this sponsor the same day we speak with its founder. Discount Mylar Bags has been providing quality mylar solutions and other packaging for over a decade, as well as linking folks up with food preservation systems such as the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer and more! A family run business, DMB loves its customers and they operate out of Tennessee. in fact, early on in Holler Roast's live, Toby from DMB reached out to me to offer to connect me with coffee packaging at a high volume rate, but without having to store 50,000 bags in the Holler. For five years, we have exclusively sourced the Holler Roast bags from DMB.
It is without hesitation that I welcome Discount Mylar Bags to our sponsorship rolls! Find out more at DiscountMylarBags.com.
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What makes someone want to sell Mylar bags for a living? What were you doing before that?
What were your goals for the business starting out?
How much did it cost to start your business?
Have you had any other side hustles?
Now that you’re ‘retired’ at 52, what does your life look like?
What do you attribute your success to?
What do you want us to know about your products or company?
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Today we talk about building your niche business with Joel Ryals and John Willis.
Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit, May 18-22, Bastrop Texas (Near Austin)
Today’s Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvice.com
Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that?
Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets.
Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks.
Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation.
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