Nancy Benet went from five failed businesses, a divorce, four young kids, and $650,000 in debt to building one of Florida’s most respected accounting firms, Fix It Accounting. In this episode, Nancy shares the moment her business deal collapsed, the recession hit, her unemployment ran out and how declaring “I will make this work” changed everything. She reveals how she built her firm by serving people with federal tax liens, the faith-based manifestation framework that helped her rebuild her life, and the powerful baby-step strategy that carried her from survival to abundance. Nancy also opens up about mentoring entrepreneurs through Success Your Way, raising resilient kids while rebuilding her own future, and why every setback became a blessing that shaped her success. This is a masterclass in grit, clarity, faith, and freedom.Fix It Accounting Website: https://www.fixitaccounting.com/

Success Your Way Website: https://www.successyourway.com/

Before Babar Arshadever launched a company, wrote a check, or mentored a founder, two things guided him: hunger and honesty. In this episode, Babar shares how those values shaped every pivot of his life from selling pharmacy franchises at 21 to stepping into entrepreneurship, making bold decisions that cost him money, and staying anchored to the roots that define him.

He talks about the culture of human connection he grew up with, what surprised him most when he came to the U.S., and how surrounding himself with “abnormal people” made entrepreneurship feel less risky and more natural. Babar opens up about the startups that failed, the ones that worked, and why he actually looks forward to what failure will teach him. He also explains his belief in divine timing, giving back 10%, and why most young entrepreneurs don’t need capit they need consistency, community, and someone who believes in them enough to hold them accountable.

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From the outside, attorney Mark Astor looked like a textbook success story a decorated prosecutor known as a “trial machine,” a lawyer who fought relentlessly for justice, and later, a high-earning professional with all the material markers of achievement. But behind the scenes, Mark was unraveling. After leaving the prosecutor’s office, he stepped into a career that made him money but left him utterly miserable, a failed marriage that sent him into a tailspin, and a crisis of purpose so deep he couldn’t get out of bed for three days. In this episode, Mark shares how rebuilding his life from rock bottom led him to create the Mental Health & Addiction Law Firm, why helping families in crisis became the mission that saved him, and how grit, humility, and listening to the universe transformed him from a burned-out former prosecutor into one of the nation’s fiercest advocates for families battling mental illness and addiction. This is a raw conversation about purpose, responsibility, and fighting for people when the system fails them.

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In every business owner has been told to “trust your gut”—but few have a blueprint to do it. In this episode, Julie Goetzinger gives one. She recalls the early days of naming numbers in sales appointments, noticing the bird interrupting a shoot, intuitively predicting client decisions and realizing those weren’t coincidences but clues. She shares how she developed her intuitive muscles, built a business around them, and now teaches others how to do the same. This conversation is full of practical wisdom: how to distinguish between fear and true signal, how to translate intuitive nudges into action, and how to structure a business that honors your unique flow. If you’re ready to lead differently, this one’s for you.

https://www.juliegcoaching.com

What do interest rates, new construction deals, and podcast launch fears all have in common? They’re all shaping how people move… whether that’s into a new house or into the world of content creation.

In this November episode of Pods & Properties, Steph and Todd break down how buyers are really feeling after the latest Fed meeting, why so many people are still sitting on the sidelines, and why new construction is one of the most underrated opportunities in today’s market. They talk through when it’s smarter to buy at the beginning vs. the end of a development, how earnest money actually works, and what title insurance really does for you at closing.

Then they pivot to the podcasting side: Steph explains why not every show needs 50,000 downloads to be wildly effective, the three main reasons people start podcasts (hobby, solo expert, or business-to-business), and why five simple solo episodes can completely change your confidence behind the mic. They also chat about Riverside, repurposing episodes like a “digital business card,” and why action not perfection is the only way to beat the fear of putting yourself out there.

Whether you’re trying to decide if now is the right time to buy or the right time to finally launch that podcast, this episode will help you see the path forward and take your next step.

When life threw Anna Peck its hardest curveball, she turned pain into purpose. After losing her husband in 2022, Anna found healing through creativity transforming her grief into a thriving business called Creative Haven. In this heartfelt episode, Anna shares how her home became both her refuge and the inspiration for her brand.

From crafting wreaths and floral arrangements to launching her own line of personalized signs and door hangers, Anna opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way how to price your work confidently, find customers through Facebook Marketplace, and balance family life while working from home.

Her message is simple: your home should be your haven, and your dreams deserve the same protection.

Tune in to hear how Anna’s journey from heartbreak to handmade creations embodies the Idiot to Genius spirit the courage to start again, even when life feels impossible.

On this episode of Idiot to Genius: Pods and Property, Steph and Todd kick off October with a double focus big moves in both podcasting and real estate. Steph reflects on her 100-day challenge, wrapping up nearly 100 episodes and sharing how the experience transformed her workflow, speed, and confidence behind the mic. The conversation then dives into the latest updates shaking up the podcast world from Disney+ and Hulu rolling out companion podcasts to Prime Video streaming talk-show style podcasts, to YouTube’s new creator tools and the rise of AI-generated shows.

On the real estate side, Todd breaks down the impact of shifting interest rates, rising inventory, and what today’s market means for both buyers and sellers in Davis County. They also touch on flipping’s slowdown, opportunities in luxury properties, and why strategy matters more than ever.

This is your monthly mash-up of insights for creators and homeowners alike b\ecause whether you’re building a podcast or buying a property, the goal is the same: create momentum and seize the opportunity.

When banks say no, how do entrepreneurs still grow? Jimmy Rios founder of Rios Business Funding and CEO of Rios Business Advisors breaks down the difference between productive vs. destructive debt, how to use arbitrage (think hard-money vs. high-velocity returns) to your advantage, and why diversification matters when markets swing. We dig into insuring collateral, building real business credit (not just personal guarantees), and creating systems so you stop being the “glorified job owner” and start scaling like a business. Jimmy also shares how his team uses AI from research to underwriting to reduce risk and move faster, plus the hard lessons (bankruptcy, burnout, rebuilding) that shaped his “partner in progress” approach. If you’re an investor, founder, or first-time buyer trying to make money work this one’s a blueprint.

Connect with Jimmy: https://riosbusinessfunding.com