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About the guest: Jared Nelson is a key figure in market exploration and technology development at Gore and Associates, the makers of Gore-Tex. Jared shares insights into his work on new markets and technologies, including how Gore-Tex's groundbreaking material science has led to innovations across various industries—from outdoor gear to medical devices. We delve into mechanical engineering, business strategy, and Jared’s approach to influencing and understanding customer needs. Join us as we explore his unique insights on customer-centric engineering, problem-solving, and the fascinating story behind the discovery of Gore-Tex. Books recommended by: * The Inner Game of Tennis - https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/0679778314 Relevant Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-nelson-70b36024/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

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About the guest: Tom Dunkel is the Chief Investment Officer at Bellrose Storage Group. With over 27 years of experience in finance, investing, and real estate, Tom has a wealth of knowledge to share. He opens up about his journey from being a frustrated landlord to discovering the lucrative world of distressed mortgage debt and self-storage investing. Relevant Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drew_lasky/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdunkel/ Company website: https://www.belrosestoragegroup.com/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

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About the guest: James Blakemore is a true entrepreneurial capitalist, proudly waving the flag for entrepreneurship. In this episode, he shares his journey, experiences, and wisdom gained from a life dedicated to business. From his early days in rental housing and real estate development to multifamily properties, oil and gas, and more, Jim has seen it all. He candidly discusses his successes, failures, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Relevant Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jblakemore/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jmblakemore X (twitter) - https://x.com/jblakemore Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmblakemore/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

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About the guest: Steve Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Rewire, Inc., and has an impressive track record of founding other successful companies. As a renowned speaker, coach, and published author, Steve shares his insights into personal and professional growth, including his fascinating work with the concept of the "lizard brain." Books authored by Steve: * Reality and Hope: Reflections From a Coach's Chair - https://www.amazon.com/Reality-Hope-Reflections-Coachs-Chair/dp/0997017406 * Still the Lizard - https://www.amazon.com/Still-Lizard-Transformation-Closer-Think/dp/0997017430 Relevant Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-scanlon-lizard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewire-coaching-consulting/ Company Website: https://www.rewireinc.com/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

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How does a company achieve more? By leveraging the talents and strengths of others. The book "Who Not How" by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy outlines a path for doing this. You can find a short discussion of the book here: https://rayhightower.com/blog/2021/05/29/who-not-how/ #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate

Youtube: https://youtu.be/g4zS7CuJp2g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eric-carr-martial-arts-blockchain-investing/id1593774119?i=1000665060182 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vNfU1MW7N8eXk0pPSwWnL?si=HeLR6qVZTS2bDc3fqtfPVg #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) continues to expand their footprint in Phoenix, AZ. The company is investing $65 billion to build three manufacturing facilities here in the state. This $65B investment isn't just about buildings; it's about people. TSMC is creating over 6,000 direct jobs at the plant, and more than 20,000 unique construction jobs. As you know, we at ROIClear look for three leading indicators when deciding where to invest: Job Growth, Income Growth, and Population Growth. With companies like TSMC, we have all these right here in Arizona. (Special thanks to Catherine Bell for offering her insights for this video.)

About the guest: Alla Bares is a seasoned real estate investor and developer with extensive experience in information technology and managing large IT teams in the financial services industry. Books recommended by: * The School of Greatness - https://www.amazon.com/School-Greatness-Real-World-Living-Leaving/dp/1522614346 * Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate - https://www.amazon.com/Structuring-Raising-Debt-Equity-Estate/dp/B0BF31GJX3 Relevant Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alla-bares-082452195/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

Transcript: Greetings. This is Ray Hightower speaking to you from the great state of Arizona. And maybe you're thinking Arizona, but there's a lake behind Yes, we have lakes in Arizona, and I can tell you more about that later. Right now, I'm thinking about feedback, feedback that we get when we ask someone for feedback on it could be a design that we're working on, or a product that we're working on, or a piece of marketing material, or anything that we're working on. We're getting feedback from our associates or friends or people whom we trust, and the feedback. Sometimes, when they give us feedback, they're not necessarily telling us. The person giving feedback is not necessarily telling us, necessarily telling us what they like, but rather, they maybe telling us what is familiar to them. And when we are receiving the feedback, we need to apply that filter to whatever they are telling us, because if you as an entrepreneur, are doing something that is really unconventional, if you're really out there, if you're doing something truly innovative and unconventional, it will not be familiar to the person who you have asked for feedback, and anything they say to you will be filtered through a lens of familiarity, not necessarily what they like or dislike, but what is familiar to them and what is not familiar to them. I'm going to process this further in future videos, but I wanted to share it with you now, when we get feedback from someone, we must ask ourselves, are they telling us what they like or dislike, or are they simply communicating what is familiar to them. This is Ray Hightower. Be well. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

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About the guest: Eric Carr is a multifaceted individual with a plethora of interests and expertise. He is a Bitcoin and blockchain enthusiast, a seasoned real estate investor, and a dedicated martial arts instructor specializing in Jeet Kune Do. Trained by his mentor, CB Jerry Poteet, one of Bruce Lee's original elite students, Eric teaches the authentic, combat-centric form of Jeet Kune Do envisioned by Bruce Lee himself. Relevant Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericcarrjkd/ Company website: https://www.ericcarrjkd.com/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

About the guest: Sharon Riddle, co-founder of Excalibur Investments of Texas LLC. With a rich history spanning companies, non-profits, and government agencies, Sharon’s eclectic background is a testament to her versatility in business and leadership. Relevant Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-riddle-949a3b2b7/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.riddle.543 Company website: www.excalibretexas.com About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear

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About the guest: Amanda is the founder of Amax Equity, a seasoned real estate investor, and an engineer with a diverse background in construction and the oil and gas industry. She has lived and traveled internationally, bringing a wealth of experience and insights to our conversation. Relevant Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaLarsonREI LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-larson-mba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.larsonrei Company website: https://amaxequity.com/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

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About the guest: Jerry Garcia is the founder of Ironcastle Capital, a boutique private equity firm with a mission to help 1,000 blue-collar business owners achieve financial freedom. In our conversation, he shares insights into his unique approach to private equity, the inspiration behind focusing on blue-collar businesses, and his background as an independent mortgage broker. Books recommended by Jerry: * Blue Ocean Strategy - https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190 Relevant Links: Facebook: facebook.com/jerrygarciainvests LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerrygarciainvests Instagram: instagram.com/jerrygarciainvests Company Website: https://ironcastlecapital.com/ Blue Wealth Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarwealthclub/ About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

Transcript: Greetings! This is Ray Hightower, speaking to you from Grand Central Station in New York City. This is always an exciting place to be. So many people going different places in this city. Some would argue this is the financial capital of the world. So many people here, so much excitement, so much economic activity. It is wonderful. When people cooperate with each other under a system called capitalism, so much good stuff happens. This is Ray Hightower. Be well! #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate

"Be greedy when others are fearful. Be fearful when others are greedy." -Warren Buffett That's not a quote about greed. It's a quote about opportunity. In other words, jump on opportunities when they present themselves, even if other people don't recognize them as such. As long as you've done your homework, as long as you're making a rational decision based on sound business principles, jump! #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate

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About the guest: Dr. Kevin Taylor is a distinguished professor of business, seasoned entrepreneur, and U.S. Navy veteran. With a wealth of experiences and achievements, Dr. Taylor shares insights from his time building Optiva, a software company he co-founded and later sold to Groupon. Discover the lessons he learned in entrepreneurship, the importance of adaptability, and how his military background shaped his conscientiousness and leadership style. For more insights, visit his blog at www.founderscholar.com. Relevant Links: Stetson University Faculty: https://www.stetson.edu/other/faculty/kevin-taylor.php LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinptaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktaylor About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business #RealEstate Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

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