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In an age of social influence and you can be whoever you want to be on the internet; we wanted to take time to slow down and focus on two things are "success". First, what are some obstacles you deal with on your way to success, that aren't often shown like the wins are. Secondly, what kind of MINDSET ensues with that, triggering a lifestyle around The Law of Attraction. Bringing you answers from some of the most brilliant and successful minds locally and globally, we present Attractive Mindset with our host Mastermind Rich; a serial entrepreneur and business mindset coach.

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August 19, 2026Episode 271 hr 6 min

Why 93% of People Overpay Taxes and How To Fix It

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Mario Payne, a board-certified financial planner, tax strategist, founder of one of Florida’s largest Black-owned investment firms, and creator of AI-powered estate planning platforms. Mario breaks down why so many people overpay taxes, the difference between a CPA and a tax strategist, how business owners can legally reduce tax liability, and why wealth building starts with understanding how money, taxes, investments, estate planning and entity structure work together. This conversation covers everything from Mario’s early life in Cincinnati, getting kicked out of school in ninth grade, begging colleges for a chance, attending Tennessee State, joining the military reserves, surviving a near-death blood clot, working at GE, saving the company millions, getting rewarded with a pizza party, and realizing corporate America was not for him. Mario also explains how he became a financial advisor during the Great Recession, built his own investment firm in 2013, bought his office building using an SBA loan, scaled to managing hundreds of millions in assets, and now uses AI to increase productivity, automate estate planning, and help more people protect their wealth. Topics include: - Why 93% of people may be overpaying taxes - CPA vs tax strategist - How to legally reduce tax liability - Section 162 business deductions - LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps and partnerships - Tax write-offs for entrepreneurs - Real estate depreciation and cost segregation - Estate planning, trusts, wills and power of attorney - Why every homeowner should consider a trust - How AI is changing financial services - Building a financial planning firm - Business automation with virtual assistants and AI - Using debt as leverage - How to structure a business properly - Why documentation matters during audits - The truth about refunds and tax strategy - How to teach clients not to overspend - Why mentorship matters before entering a new industry Mario also shares one of his biggest financial mistakes: buying a semi-truck for the tax write-off without getting the proper mentorship first. Even as a financial planner, he explains why smart people still make costly business decisions when they enter industries without guidance. If you are a business owner, W2 employee, 1099 worker, real estate investor, financial professional, insurance agent, notary, entrepreneur or high-income earner trying to understand taxes, trusts, investing, AI and wealth strategy, this episode is packed with practical financial education. Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Opening hook: taxes, AI, refunds and estate planning 01:16 – Meet Mario Payne, board-certified financial planner 02:02 – Why 93% of people may be overpaying taxes 03:09 – Cincinnati, school challenges and getting into Tennessee State 04:12 – Inroads internship, GE and joining the military reserves 05:56 – Saving GE $4 million and getting a pizza party 07:03 – Leaving corporate America and becoming a financial advisor 08:57 – Starting his own investment firm in 2013 10:31 – Buying his office building with an SBA veteran loan 12:00 – Business framework: cut expenses, leverage debt and grow slow 14:15 – Building a modern financial advising team with AI 15:20 – Why Mario says entrepreneurs must lean into AI 19:42 – AI, estate planning and scaling community impact 21:13 – Internet trolls, bad financial advice and compliance 24:05 – How AI creates more time for client service 25:38 – Managing $1M vs $5M portfolios 27:20 – Tax strategy for high earners and investors 28:51 – CPA vs tax strategist: why refunds are not the goal 31:06 – Section 162 and ordinary business deductions 32:52 – Documentation, business cards and piercing the corporate veil 36:00 – Tax examples: farms, children on payroll and 529 strategies 40:48 – LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps and business structure 43:41 – Real estate, cost segregation and accelerated depreciation 45:59 – Estate planning, trusts, wills and power of attorney 48:38 – Why every adult needs estate planning 54:32 – Misinformation, coaches and financial advice online 58:14 – Mario’s biggest business mistake: buying a semi-truck 1:00:45 – Client behavior, spending discipline and portfolio recovery 1:04:23 – How to work with Mario and The Relax Estate Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/toamsfinancialjax/ Challenge Link: https://therelaxinvestor.com/ Mastermind Link: https://therelaxestate.com/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

August 12, 2026Episode 261 hr 11 min

How Nimalu Sims Built a 14,000-Member Sims Community

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Nimalu Sims, a Sims creator, custom content curator, digital community builder, and entrepreneur who has built a fast-growing online Sims community around Black culture, inclusivity, custom content, mods, and creator education. Nimalu shares how she started playing The Sims at 12 years old, hiding in a closet with a laptop to escape and create her own world. Over time, she realized the game lacked inclusive Black custom content, so she began curating hair, clothes, tattoos, shoes, posters, skin tones, and other CC for Black simmers. What started as free Sims content on YouTube eventually became a paid community, Patreon, and now NimaluSims.com. This conversation covers gaming entrepreneurship, how custom content works, how Sims players use the game as a virtual escape, why free content builds trust, how subscription communities grow, and how Nimalu went from 6,000 members in April to over 14,000 members by May without running ads. Update since filming: At the time this episode was recorded, Nimalu shared that her community had grown from 6,000 members in April to over 14,000 members by May, with 15,000 already in sight. Since then, her growth has continued at a major pace. Public updates from Nimalu Sims now show the community reaching the 30,000-member milestone, meaning this episode captures her story before the platform more than doubled from where it was during the conversation. That makes this interview even more powerful: this is the moment where we got to hear the foundation of her journey before the next level fully unfolded. From creating Black Sims custom content, CC finds, mods, digital downloads, and creator education to building NimaluSims.com and expanding beyond Patreon, Nimalu is showing what it looks like to turn a niche gaming passion into a fast-growing digital community and creator business. Nimalu also talks about growing up Cape Verdean, moving to the United States at six years old, being first-generation, learning responsibility early, working in hospitals, dealing with people-pleasing, finding confidence, and turning a personal love for gaming into a real business. Topics include: - The Sims 4 custom content - Black simmers and gaming inclusivity - How to make money with Sims CC - Sims mods and Patreon income - Building a paid online community - Growing from 6K to 14K members - Why free content converts into paid subscribers - Creating Sims hair, tattoos, posters, signs and mods - Building NimaluSims.com - Teaching creators through a Sims course - Cape Verdean culture and identity - Gaming as a mental health escape - Digital products and subscription businesses - How limiting beliefs slow creators down - Building a niche creator brand Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Opening hook: Nimalu Sims, Black Sims content and community growth 01:00 – Meet Nimalu Sims on her first podcast 01:47 – Playing Sims since age 12 and building Black Simmer XO 03:00 – Why diversity and Black custom content matter in The Sims 03:39 – Starting a Sims Patreon and building community 04:04 – Cape Verdean background and moving to the U.S. 04:22 – Family entrepreneurship, hospital work and early responsibility 06:54 – Growing up as the only girl and helping raise siblings 08:23 – Food, travel, Colombia and Cape Verde culture 12:49 – Cape Verde islands, volcanoes and black sand beaches 15:22 – Travel fears, hurricanes, volcanoes and island life 25:04 – Why people stay during natural disasters 27:10 – Cape Verde island differences, tourism and local culture 31:06 – Wildlife, crime, community and Cape Verdean migration 39:52 – How gaming became her escape 40:07 – From dolls to digital life through The Sims 43:16 – Hiding her love for Sims and finding confidence 46:06 – What custom content and mods are in The Sims 50:32 – Sims as a virtual reality escape and digital dollhouse 52:01 – How Nimalu Sims makes money through community subscriptions 53:17 – Free content, depression, gaming and community support 56:16 – Creating unique Sims, mods, signs, tattoos and digital assets 58:43 – Planning a Sims course and creator university 1:00:22 – Growing from 6K to 14K members without ads 1:01:05 – Limiting beliefs and realizing the audience wants more 1:03:09 – Why free trials and free content convert 1:04:06 – Coding, self-help book mods and Bible mods 1:06:10 – Creating money by changing how the game is played 1:08:49 – Future plans for NimaluSims.com Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/nimalupierre/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

August 5, 2026Episode 251 hr 53 min

How Jiu-Jitsu Helped a Marine Veteran Rebuild His Life

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Drew, Marine Corps veteran, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, father, businessman, and founder of A&M Jiu-Jitsu. Drew shares his journey from growing up in South Florida, joining the Marine Corps at 17, deploying to Iraq, serving on Marine Security Guard duty in Africa, transitioning out of the military, battling depression, dealing with PTSD symptoms, and eventually finding healing, structure, and purpose through jiu-jitsu. This conversation goes deep into veteran mental health, martial arts, discipline, confidence, systems, personal transformation, media, psychology, masculinity, self-defense, and what it really takes to build a martial arts school. Drew also breaks down how he discovered UFC, BJ Penn, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and the mindset that led him to earn his black belt after 10 years of training. Shortly after receiving his black belt, he opened A&M Jiu-Jitsu during the pandemic, despite being told the business would fail because it relied on physical contact. Years later, the school is still growing. Topics include: - Marine Corps mindset - Life after deployment - Veteran PTSD and mental health - Jiu-jitsu for healing and discipline - Starting a martial arts school - Brazilian jiu-jitsu explained - Black belt journey - Building confidence through combat sports - Why systems create change - Self-defense and real-world fighting - Martial arts vs street fighting - Training through adversity - Opening a gym during the pandemic - Helping kids, veterans and adults through martial arts - The psychology behind mindset and performance If you are a veteran, martial artist, entrepreneur, fighter, coach, or anyone rebuilding your life after adversity, this episode gives a raw look at how discipline, combat training, community and purpose can change your path. #JiuJitsu #MarineCorps #VeteranMentalHealth #BJJ #MartialArts #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Opening hook: black belt, business and proving people wrong 01:05 – Meet Drew: Marine, father, businessman and jiu-jitsu coach 02:13 – Growing up in South Florida and choosing the Marine Corps 04:30 – Culture, family background and identity growing up 07:00 – Miami, Miramar and growing up fighting 11:02 – Friend groups, being different and finding his tribe 13:01 – Joining the Marines at 17 and becoming a radio operator 14:25 – Deployment mindset, Iraq and stepping into leadership 21:01 – How military confidence shaped his future risks 22:06 – Transitioning out of the military and dealing with PTSD 23:36 – Discovering UFC, BJ Penn and Brazilian jiu-jitsu 26:28 – Injury, heartbreak, depression and hitting a low point 29:06 – Seeking help, VA medication and veteran mental health 31:36 – Changing his major to social work and helping veterans 40:48 – Veteran benefits, systems and why support is hard to access 47:02 – Media, society, psychology and questioning systems 55:58 – Systems vs extremes: what really creates change 1:10:41 – The four mindset systems: mental, physical, financial and emotional 1:12:18 – Getting a black belt and opening a gym days later 1:31:48 – Building A&M Jiu-Jitsu inside Hard Knocks 365 1:36:33 – What the gym teaches: jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and MMA 1:44:31 – Martial arts, respect, self-defense and real-world confidence 1:47:20 – The history and purpose of Brazilian jiu-jitsu 1:51:06 – Where to find Drew and A&M Jiu-Jitsu Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/aandmbjj/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

July 29, 2026Episode 2456 min

From $5K Duplex to Real Estate Portfolio | Calvin Cannon Jr.

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Calvin Cannon Jr., a real estate investor from Philadelphia, to talk about real estate investing, cash flow, passive income, legacy, mentorship, ownership, and the difference between real estate investors and real estate influencers. Calvin shares how he bought his first property using a $5,000 stipend check while attending Temple University, sold it for $60,000 cash, and used the money to buy a four-unit apartment building. From there, he learned how to live in one unit, fix it up, rent it out, move to the next unit, and build real estate income brick by brick. This conversation goes deep into the mindset and mechanics of real estate investing: using your job as a silent partner, understanding active income versus passive income, buying the house you need instead of the house you want, building systems for your children, creating generational wealth, and choosing mentors who are actually doing the work. Calvin also opens up about growing up in Philly, family dynamics, forgiveness, his father becoming his tenant, learning business through his job, firing his boss, building a portfolio, surviving cancer, and living inside his exit strategy. Topics include: - Real estate investing for beginners - How to build cash flow - Active income vs passive income - Buying your first rental property - Using your job to fund real estate - House hacking with multifamily properties - Real estate mentorship - Real estate investors vs influencers - Generational wealth - Legacy building - Exit strategy in real estate - Teaching kids ownership - Why wealth is time, not money - How to choose a real estate mentor - Building systems for long-term success If you are interested in real estate investing, rental properties, cash flow, multifamily homes, passive income, legacy, or building wealth through ownership, this episode gives a grounded look at what real investing actually requires. #RealEstateInvesting #CashFlow #PassiveIncome #GenerationalWealth #Entrepreneurship #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Opening hook: real estate, cash flow and clean hands 01:14 – Meet Calvin Cannon Jr., real estate investor from Philly 01:33 – Investor vs influencer: why the difference matters 03:43 – Growing up in Philadelphia with entrepreneur parents 05:21 – Wanting independence and getting introduced to real estate 07:02 – Philly in the 90s, family protection and street codes 12:10 – His relationship with his father and becoming the businessman 15:05 – Forgiveness, emotional control and helping family anyway 20:18 – Why math and numbers shaped his mindset 21:00 – Temple University and the $5,000 stipend check 22:06 – Buying his first duplex with $5,000 23:20 – Selling the building for $60,000 cash 24:44 – His mother taking him to the police station with the money 27:03 – Buying a four-unit apartment building and house hacking 29:14 – Using rental income and FHA to keep growing 30:18 – Working retail, climbing the ranks and learning business systems 31:14 – Using his job as a silent partner 33:38 – Active income, passive income and minimum cash flow goals 38:05 – Buying the house you need, not the house you want 40:36 – Why wealth is time, not money 43:29 – Exit strategy, legacy and living inside the plan 47:02 – Free mentorship giveaway and how to qualify 48:07 – Generational wealth and teaching kids to sustain the business 52:55 – Final real estate principle: find a real mentor and execute 54:48 – Message to his kids and where to connect with Calvin Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/calvincannonjr/?hl=en Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

July 22, 2026Episode 2357 min

How Residential Assisted Living Creates $10K+ Monthly Cash Flow

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Isabelle, CEO of RAL Academy, to discuss the business of residential assisted living, real estate investing, senior care, entrepreneurship, family legacy, and building wealth through impact. Isabelle shares how her father shifted from traditional real estate investing into residential assisted living after their family needed care for her grandmother. What started as a personal family need became a growing business model built around luxury residential homes, senior care, real estate cash flow, and helping investors enter the assisted living space. This conversation breaks down how residential assisted living works, why senior housing demand is growing, how much these homes can generate, what staffing looks like, why caregiver retention matters, how SBA funding and private money can help finance these projects, and why this real estate strategy is different from traditional rentals, flips, or student housing. Isabelle also opens up about stepping into leadership after her father passed, dealing with imposter syndrome, becoming the face of the company, selling $1 million at her first speaking event, building a team, coaching hundreds of students, and carrying on her father’s legacy through a family-run business. Topics include: - What residential assisted living is - How assisted living homes make money - Real estate investing for senior housing - Assisted living cash flow - Private pay senior care - SBA funding for assisted living homes - Staffing and caregiver retention - Senior housing demand - Baby boomer market opportunity - How to license an assisted living home - Building a family business - Becoming CEO after loss - Coaching real estate investors - Why execution matters more than information - Building wealth while doing good If you are a real estate investor, entrepreneur, caregiver, healthcare professional, business owner, or someone looking for a real estate strategy with both cash flow and impact, this episode gives a powerful introduction to the residential assisted living business. #ResidentialAssistedLiving #RealEstateInvesting #SeniorHousing #AssistedLiving #Entrepreneurship #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Opening hook: assisted living, impact and execution 01:10 – Meet Isabelle and what she’s known for 02:16 – Growing up with an entrepreneurial mindset 03:38 – How her family discovered residential assisted living 04:09 – What residential assisted living actually is 04:52 – Becoming her father’s first hire 07:38 – College, Teach for America and becoming a flight attendant 10:18 – Family, real estate principles and early lessons from her father 13:38 – The family emergency that sparked the assisted living business 15:27 – How to start and structure a residential assisted living home 19:12 – Senior housing demand, baby boomers and the bed shortage 21:11 – Private pay, monthly costs and where the money comes from 23:13 – Breaking down the cash flow model 24:26 – Building the business from the inside out 26:32 – Losing her father and stepping into leadership 28:12 – Selling $1 million at her first speaking event 32:45 – Downsides, startup costs and mindset barriers 33:57 – Staffing, caregiver retention and treating employees well 38:13 – Entrepreneurship, money mindset and environment 44:19 – Why coaching students must execute 46:44 – Gem drop: the assisted living startup blueprint 47:47 – Funding options, SBA loans and private money 50:30 – Staff systems, meetings, bonuses and owner oversight 56:07 – Where to connect with Isabelle and RAL Academy Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/ralacademy/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

July 15, 2026Episode 2354 min

The Adult Field Day Helping People Escape Burnout | Play Hooky Experience

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Daryl, founder of The Play Hooky Experience, a national adult field day event built around fun, community, corporate wellness, childhood nostalgia, team building, and giving adults a real break from burnout. Daryl explains how Play Hooky started, why the event happens during the weekday, and how he gets adults to take PTO, call out of work, and spend one day reconnecting with fun, freedom, competition, and their inner child. From tug-of-war and adult musical chairs to sack races, dodgeball, cornhole, giant beer pong, DJs, hosts, photo ops, and city-to-city experiences, Play Hooky is designed to be more than a party. It is a cultural experience built around joy, release, teamwork, and mental reset. Daryl also shares his journey from Baltimore DJ to event founder, how he built his brand from the ground up, why nightlife felt low vibrational, how organic marketing helped grow the experience, and why every event creator needs a real “why” before chasing money. Topics include: - Adult field day events - Corporate wellness and burnout relief - Team building through play - How to build an event brand - Scaling events city to city - Organic event marketing - Why adults need fun - Creating cultural impact - DJing and event production - Building audience trust - Avoiding burnout as an entrepreneur - Why copycats can’t copy the person behind the brand - Corporate event partnerships - Experiential marketing - Using PTO for yourself If you are an entrepreneur, event planner, corporate leader, creative, DJ, promoter, or working adult who needs a break from daily responsibilities, this episode gives a powerful look into how fun can become a business, a movement, and a wellness tool. Get tickets: playhookieexp.com #PlayHookyExperience #AdultFieldDay #CorporateWellness #EventMarketing #Entrepreneurship #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – The adult field day that makes people call out of work 01:17 – Meet Daryl, founder of The Play Hooky Experience 02:03 – What Play Hooky is really about 02:28 – Why the event happens during the weekday 03:26 – Helping adults become kids again 04:32 – Growing up in Baltimore 04:39 – Becoming a DJ at 14 years old 05:16 – Learning music through his godfather 06:02 – Realizing he was the draw at parties 06:40 – Creating Follow the DJ Presents 07:07 – Throwing themed events and R&B experiences 07:30 – Why nightlife started feeling low vibrational 08:23 – Bringing back childhood fun 09:20 – Why people arrive early and ready to play 10:03 – How Play Hooky is structured 10:18 – The role of hosts and crowd interaction 11:24 – Being yourself in every room 12:04 – The origin of the name Play Hooky 13:36 – Why the branding, colors and logo matter 15:19 – Activities people can expect 15:36 – Tug-of-war, adult musical chairs and core games 16:42 – Why every event has a schedule 17:28 – How people sign up for games 18:29 – Reading the crowd through music 19:17 – Life after high school and early adversity 20:32 – Getting his first laptop and practicing DJing 21:01 – His first DJ gig 21:32 – Building the Follow the DJ brand 22:23 – Learning hustle from struggle 23:01 – Selling CDs and DVDs in Baltimore 24:06 – Investing hustle money back into DJing 25:03 – Learning contracts, venues and event structure 26:17 – How Play Hooky execution evolved 26:36 – Building trust with the audience 27:18 – What every Play Hooky venue needs 28:30 – Running events in different states every week 29:04 – Why bigger venues are not always better 30:06 – Creating exclusivity with limited space 30:57 – Organic marketing through attendee content 32:12 – Insurance, liability and safety 33:36 – Alcohol, competition and positive release 34:32 – How the event helps couples and teams reconnect 35:01 – The corporate wellness vision 35:34 – Bringing companies together through Play Hooky 36:47 – Dealing with copycats 39:12 – Biggest lesson learned throwing events 40:08 – Why event creators need a real “why” 41:53 – Thinking five years ahead 43:01 – How Daryl avoids burnout 43:48 – Why he does not start the morning on his phone 44:28 – Morning routine, music and inspiration 45:51 – Balancing business with loved ones 47:40 – Who Play Hooky is really for 48:17 – Why adults need to pour back into themselves 49:40 – International expansion plans 50:15 – Turning language barriers into team building 52:01 – Upcoming Play Hooky cities 52:35 – Average ticket pricing 53:20 – New York ticket giveaway 54:04 – Where to get tickets and follow Play Hooky Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/theplayhookyexperience/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

July 8, 2026Episode 2238 min

She Lost Her Job… Then Found Her Calling

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Rocky Toro, a professional motivational speaker, public speaking coach, and entrepreneur helping people become confident communicators and powerful leaders. Rocky shares her journey from growing up in Florida, moving to New York, losing her job, being out of professional work for 16 months, rebuilding her confidence, returning to corporate, and eventually realizing that motivational speaking was her true calling. This conversation explores what it means to bet on yourself, recover after job loss, walk away from toxic work environments, develop stage presence, become a stronger communicator, and turn painful life experiences into purpose. Topics include: - How to bet on yourself - Recovering after job loss - Public speaking confidence - Motivational speaking - Corporate burnout - Toxic work environments - Leadership without a title - Building confidence after failure - Dance, stage presence and performance - Finding your calling - Mental health and personal growth - Becoming a keynote speaker - Building a speaking business - How to own the stage If you've ever been fired, felt stuck in corporate, doubted yourself, struggled with public speaking, or knew deep down that you were meant for more, this episode will speak directly to you. Subscribe to Attractive Mindset for powerful conversations with entrepreneurs, speakers, creators, leaders, and high-level thinkers who share real stories about growth, mindset and success. #RockyToro #MotivationalSpeaker #PublicSpeaking #BetOnYourself #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Painful seasons create stronger people 00:43 – Welcome Rocky Toro to Attractive Mindset 01:04 – Rocky introduces herself as a motivational speaker 01:29 – Helping people lead without a title 01:55 – Growing up in Port Saint Lucie 02:16 – Moving to Tampa and New York 02:45 – Being humbled in New York City 03:08 – The dream of New York vs reality 03:57 – Losing her job and being out of work for 16 months 04:22 – Hustling to survive after job loss 04:39 – Getting into digital marketing 05:22 – Her passion for dance 05:39 – Working at Verizon Fios after college 06:01 – Discovering her ability to train and speak 06:38 – Learning unofficial leadership 07:22 – Taking the wrong job in New York 08:02 – Asking for support and being rejected 08:37 – Getting fired for the first time 09:35 – How dance helped build stage presence 10:49 – Why salsa connected with her 11:46 – Returning to Florida 12:47 – Supportive leadership that changed everything 13:14 – Rebuilding a new version of Rocky 14:40 – Leaving corporate and choosing herself 15:17 – Corporate conformity and toxic work environments 16:17 – Anxiety, burnout and workplace pressure 17:05 – Getting fired and feeling immediate relief 17:58 – Discovering her next path 18:22 – Speaking at a company event in Aruba 20:01 – “You missed your calling” 20:39 – Realizing motivational speaking was the path 21:08 – Investing in a speaking course 22:21 – Getting pushed out of the nest 23:15 – Mental health after leaving corporate 24:12 – Why Rocky chose motivational speaking 24:51 – Buying her first home after rock bottom 25:13 – Cutting off negative environments 26:10 – Mindset shifts that changed everything 27:13 – Honoring people’s stories 27:36 – Her signature keynote: Betting on Yourself 28:11 – Who needs Rocky’s message most 28:51 – Goals as a motivational speaker 29:18 – Becoming a content creator 29:36 – Speaking at University of South Florida 29:56 – “Fired Again” and future book potential 30:18 – Networking, mentors and rebuilding confidence 31:27 – The first 16 months of entrepreneurship 32:01 – Committing fully to the journey 32:48 – Gem drops for public speaking confidence 33:14 – How to build stage presence 34:09 – Why people fear public speaking 34:44 – Turning anxiety into stage energy 35:00 – Matching and redirecting the audience’s energy 35:59 – Why painful experiences shape your purpose 37:14 – Where to follow Rocky Toro 38:10 – Final thoughts on confidence and communication Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/rockytorospeaks/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

July 1, 2026Episode 211 hr 50 min

The Truth About Gold, Silver, Moissanite & Lab Diamonds

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Daniel Trujillo, Marine Corps veteran and founder of Miami Linx, an online jewelry brand specializing in high-quality chains, bracelets, earrings, solid gold, silver, gold-plated jewelry, moissanite, and custom pieces. Daniel shares his journey from the Marine Corps to oil and gas, scuba diving, construction management, and eventually building a seven-figure e-commerce jewelry business from the ground up. This conversation goes deep into the jewelry industry, including how to spot fake jewelry, the difference between gold, silver, stainless steel, moissanite, lab diamonds, natural diamonds, Italian-made jewelry, handmade silver chains, and why transparency matters when buying jewelry online. Daniel also explains how tariffs impacted gold sales, why email marketing drives a major part of his online revenue, how Shopify fraud and chargebacks affect e-commerce businesses, and what it really takes to build a trusted jewelry brand without relying on celebrities. Topics include: - Building a 7-figure e-commerce jewelry brand - Gold vs silver jewelry - Moissanite vs diamonds - Lab diamonds vs natural diamonds - How to avoid jewelry scams - Why Italian jewelry is premium - Jewelry tariffs and pricing - Email marketing for e-commerce - Shopify fraud and chargebacks - Veteran entrepreneurship - Online jewelry sales - Precious metals explained - Gold-plated vs solid gold chains - Why silver chains are taking over - Building customer trust online Veterans also receive a discount through Miami Linx. #MiamiLinx #JewelryBusiness #GoldJewelry #Moissanite #LabDiamonds #Ecommerce #Entrepreneurship #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Tariffs, gold sales and jewelry scams 01:16 – Welcome Daniel Trujillo from Miami Linx 01:52 – Building a 7-figure jewelry brand 02:39 – Starting Miami Linx during the pandemic 03:25 – Growing up in Florida and moving around the country 04:38 – Why Daniel joined the Marine Corps 05:01 – JROTC, Boy Scouts and learning structure 07:29 – Joining the Marines at 17 09:24 – Life as a Marine Corps radar technician 10:04 – Leaving the Marine Corps after five years 12:43 – Transitioning after the military 13:59 – Getting into oil and gas 15:55 – Getting laid off and becoming a scuba instructor 16:36 – Why scuba diving became a passion 18:36 – Fear of sharks and ocean myths 22:23 – Scuba diving physics explained 25:22 – Why deep dives require serious training 28:02 – What happens if divers come up too fast 29:05 – The deepest scuba dives and safety stops 32:15 – Ocean mysteries and Atlantis talk 34:47 – Social media, TikTok and digital control 41:15 – Moving from Hawaii to California 42:29 – Leaving the Bay Area during COVID 43:49 – Starting an e-commerce business 44:25 – Joining an e-commerce mentorship group 45:44 – Building the Miami Linx marketing system 46:03 – Why email marketing drives revenue 47:56 – How much it costs to start a jewelry business 49:27 – What counts as real jewelry? 50:13 – Precious metals explained 51:06 – Why some jewelry turns your neck green 52:12 – Jewelry labeling, silver stamps and import codes 53:21 – How people get scammed buying fake gold 54:05 – What a real gold chain can cost 56:04 – Italian jewelry, tariffs and pricing 56:48 – How tariffs hurt gold sales 58:17 – Gold-plated silver vs solid gold 59:31 – Rolex, watches and perceived value 01:04:07 – Moissanite, lab diamonds and natural diamonds 01:06:51 – Why the diamond industry is controversial 01:08:30 – Lab diamonds vs natural diamonds explained 01:12:40 – Mall kiosks vs jewelry stores 01:14:11 – Best countries for jewelry quality 01:15:04 – Miami Linx pure silver handmade chains 01:16:09 – How to avoid getting scammed 01:17:00 – How many orders Miami Linx does yearly 01:17:27 – Shopify scams, chargebacks and fraud 01:23:09 – Protecting high-ticket jewelry sales 01:24:35 – Losing a $4,000 chargeback 01:27:11 – Online reputation and brand transparency 01:30:03 – Who Miami Linx sells to 01:33:35 – Best-selling Miami Linx products 01:35:34 – Why pure silver chains became the top seller 01:37:34 – Repairs, warranties and trade-ins 01:41:20 – Upsells, bundles and e-commerce AOV 01:42:05 – Black Friday strategy for online jewelry 01:44:19 – Renting jewelry for videos and productions 01:48:09 – Discount code and veteran discount 01:49:25 – Where to follow Miami Linx Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/miamilinks/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

June 24, 2026Episode 2058 min

How Art By Friday Built a Brand Through Creativity, Shock Value & Consistency

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, we sit down with Art By Friday, a South Florida creative entrepreneur known for his unique artwork, glass portraits, wood pieces, shock-value marketing, and consistent brand-building mindset. Art By Friday shares how he went from studying graphic design, photography, and construction engineering to building his own art brand, selling custom pieces, creating pop-up experiences, and positioning himself around celebrities, nightlife, promoters, DJs, and high-level creative spaces. This conversation explores the real business behind being an artist: pricing your work, creating shock value, building demand, using social media, networking, finding your lane, creating collections, managing inventory, and scaling beyond one-off art sales. Topics include: - How to build an art brand - Making money as an artist - Creating shock value with art - Selling high-ticket artwork - Glass portrait art - Wood art and resin pieces - Artist pop-up shops - Networking with celebrities - Art Basel strategy - Creative entrepreneurship - Building residual income - Balancing creativity and business - Why your friends won’t make you rich - How artists can stand out online - The importance of originality If you're an artist, creative entrepreneur, designer, photographer, content creator, or anyone trying to turn creativity into income, this episode is packed with real-world gems. Subscribe to Attractive Mindset for conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, creators, athletes, and business leaders sharing practical strategies for growth and success. #ArtByFriday #ArtistEntrepreneur #CreativeBusiness #ArtBasel #Entrepreneurship #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – The power of creative consistency 00:57 – Welcome Art By Friday to Attractive Mindset 01:39 – Where the name Art By Friday came from 02:32 – Starting in construction engineering 03:32 – Flying for free and seeing the world early 04:18 – Studying graphic design and photography 05:29 – Creating the Art By Friday brand 06:11 – Building “the loophole” strategy 07:23 – Networking with DJs, promoters and nightlife 08:30 – Why isolation helps entrepreneurs plan 10:39 – Balance, relationships and creative discipline 12:57 – Growing up Haitian and choosing art 14:16 – Architecture, design and creative inspiration 16:07 – Realizing art could become a business 17:42 – Using social media to study creative careers 18:40 – First pop-up shop on the street 19:12 – How construction engineering shaped his artwork 21:06 – Finding different art mediums 22:29 – Artists who inspired him 24:06 – Creating glass portrait artwork 25:23 – How cracked glass portraits are made 28:18 – How long glass portraits take to create 30:02 – Celebrity gifting and art strategy 30:47 – Learning shock value marketing 33:37 – Turning art into a premium experience 34:00 – How to sell art to bigger audiences 36:39 – Why artists need creative breaks 37:57 – Creating collections and managing output 38:50 – Targeting Rolling Loud and celebrity spaces 41:07 – Building toward major brand collaborations 43:01 – How many art pieces he has created 45:13 – Why surprise creates stronger impact 46:22 – Scaling as an artist 47:18 – Real estate, residual income and opening a bar 48:38 – Turning a bar into an art and event space 50:19 – Why exclusivity matters for artists 52:53 – Most expensive piece ever sold 53:13 – Family support and creative validation 54:10 – Advice for upcoming artists 57:30 – Where to follow Art By Friday Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/artbyfriday___/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/

June 17, 2026Episode 2059 min

How To Scale a Brick-and-Mortar Business Without Investors

Send us Fan Mail You’re watching the surface. The real work happens off-camera. See how creators, founders, and brands build at https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/ In this episode of Attractive Mindset, entrepreneur and Sovereign founder Brian Ke returns for a powerful follow-up conversation about building a sustainable restaurant brand, scaling multiple locations, creating operational systems, and surviving economic downturns. Brian shares how he transformed a struggling family restaurant into a growing multi-location business throughout South Florida. He discusses customer retention, market selection, leadership, hiring, delegation, systems, SOPs, restaurant operations, brand building, cash flow management, and the mindset required to survive the first ten years of business. This episode is packed with practical lessons for entrepreneurs, restaurant owners, franchise operators, business leaders, and anyone trying to build a company that lasts. Topics include: - Scaling a restaurant business - Multi location operations - Building systems and SOPs - Restaurant marketing - Word-of-mouth growth - Customer retention strategies - Hiring and leadership - Franchise vs ownership models - Cash flow management - Business acquisitions - Surviving economic downturns - Long-term entrepreneurship - Building a sustainable brand - AI in restaurants - Team training and automation If you're building a business and want to learn how to survive beyond the startup phase, this episode provides a realistic look at what long-term success actually requires. Subscribe to Attractive Mindset for conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, creators, athletes, and business leaders sharing practical strategies for growth and success. #RestaurantBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #SmallBusiness #AttractiveMindset Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Success is rented, not owned 01:15 – Welcome back Brian from Sovereign 03:18 – What growth really looks like after 3 years 05:05 – Why the first 10 years matter most 05:57 – Expanding to multiple locations 07:00 – How each store generates $100K+ monthly 08:25 – Taking over the family restaurant 10:22 – Understanding your customer base 12:14 – Identifying your target demographic 13:18 – Brick-and-mortar vs digital businesses 15:11 – Why word-of-mouth marketing still wins 15:36 – AI and the future of restaurants 18:24 – Choosing the right business model 19:36 – Building a community-driven brand 20:10 – Influencer marketing vs customer loyalty 21:46 – The power of repeat customers 23:44 – Exit strategies and private equity 25:26 – Thinking like a CEO 26:24 – Why systems matter in business 29:07 – Franchise models explained 31:54 – Can you actually afford it? 34:01 – Social media's illusion of success 36:42 – Preparing for economic downturns 38:34 – Playing offense during recessions 40:13 – Why entrepreneurs switch industries 41:10 – Building a brand that lasts 100 years 43:08 – The problem with credit funding culture 46:38 – Managing multiple business locations 47:30 – Using courses and SOPs for employee training 49:05 – Creating systems that scale 51:35 – Hiring the right people 52:28 – Business partnerships and expectations 53:19 – Daily communication and leadership 54:57 – Books every entrepreneur should read 57:53 – Giveaway and final thoughts Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/bossphalete/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractivemindsetnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractivemindsetnetwork/ Website: https://attractivemindsetstudio.com/