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Work at Home RockStar Podcast

Are you a Work @ Home RockStar or do you want to be one? Host Tim Melanson interviews self-employed Home Business "RockStars" to learn how they have built their businesses from the comfort of their own home.
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Aug 28, 2023

Can you imagine transforming a passion into a wildly successful home-based business? Join us as we chat with Israa Alrawi, an e-commerce guru who mastered this art, scaled her online store to high six figures, and then sold it to fully immerse herself in email marketing. Israa's enlightening narrative is a testament to the power of knowing your customer, crafting an exceptional product, and the indisputable value of a well-maintained email list. If you've been looking for firsthand insights from a seasoned work-at-home entrepreneur, you won't want to miss this episode!

 

Who is Israa Alrawi

 

Israa Alrawi is an E-commerce Email Marketing and Deliverability Specialist who focuses on Lifecycle Growth and Retention. She has a proven track record of driving revenue through email marketing, scaling her own online store to mid-6 figures in just three months. Israa recognized the issue of e-commerce email marketing agencies and freelancers only focusing on marketing, not deliverability. She uses her expertise in deliverability practices and intentional marketing strategies to help e-commerce brand owners increase their profitability and customer retention rate, with 35%+ in email revenue.

 

Israa is also a mother of four who enjoys reading, hiking, and sleeping when her children allow it. Running a business and raising four children is demanding, and she is happy to share her experience.

 

Connect with Israa:

Website: https://www.thewinbox.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_winbox/

LinkdedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/israa-a-aa855323/



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I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Website 💻 https://workathomerockstar.com

WHR Facebook Page 📌

https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar

 

Feel free to DM us on any of our social platforms: 

Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar 

Email 💬 tim@workathomerockstar.com

LinkedIn ✍ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson/



In This Episode:

[0:45] Israa’s inspiring story of business success

[6:53] What didn’t go as Israa planned?

[16:18] How does she get good at what she does?

[21:13] How does she approach learning from other people?

[24:59] How does she keep a positive cash flow?

[30:00] What’s exciting in her business right now?

[32:38] Who would benefit the most from their services?

[34:15] Where to find Israa

[34:43] Outro

 

Aug 21, 2023

Ever thought about severing the security of a nine-to-five job and embarking on a life-changing journey? In this episode, we are joined by Parker Harris, president of Junto Global. He takes us through his intriguing entrepreneurial journey. Parker lets us in on his experience of navigating through the daunting process of starting a business organically and the profound insights he’s gathered along the way on the importance of having the right support system and trusting oneself when making tough decisions. 

 

Who is Parker Harris

Initially beginning his professional journey by securing his coveted position in a top-tier technology corporation listed in the Fortune 100, Parker's role encompassed operations and strategic endeavors. However, as he engaged with the company's leadership and absorbed the counsel they offered their own offspring, he discerned the necessity for a divergent trajectory. Inspired by this revelation, he embarked on establishing a mastermind initiative inspired by the principles of Benjamin Franklin, gradually evolving it into his own entrepreneurial venture and life mission. Presently, he spearheads Junto Global, an enterprise that has facilitated the interconnection of numerous entrepreneurs with akin peers, enabling them to cultivate the desired relationships, well-being, and business accomplishments they ardently aspire to attain.


Connect with Parker:

Web:  https://junto.global/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerharris/

 

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I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Website 💻 https://workathomerockstar.com

WHR Facebook Page 📌

https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar

 

Feel free to DM us on any of our social platforms: 

Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar 

Email 💬 tim@workathomerockstar.com

LinkedIn ✍ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson/

 

 

In This Episode:

[0:39] A story of success in business and what “going all in” looked like

[7:18] What didn’t go as planned 

[14:25] How ‘Junto’ inspired Parker

[23:29] How does he get good at what he does

[31:10] On managing cash flow and having a good relationship with money

[34:54] People follow leaders, not followers

[39:16] Doing more with less

[40:16] What’s something exciting going on in his business

[42:41] Who would benefit more from Parker’s masterminds

[45:05] Outro

 

Aug 14, 2023

Imagine breaking free from the confines of the monotonous corporate world and venturing into the thrilling world of entrepreneurship. That's exactly what Aaron Trahan, founder of Performance Mindset Coaching, did, and he's here to share his empowering journey. Join us as we unravel a narrative of facing fear, embracing uncertainty, and savoring the sweet taste of success. Aaron spills the beans on the everyday achievements that validate his bold career pivot and lends his voice to those contemplating a similar leap - urging them to heed the call of their future selves and align with their most authentic path. Tune in and take this golden opportunity to soak in the wisdom of a seasoned coach.

 

Aaron has a 15+ year background as a senior-level executive leader within public-company corporate environments & early-stage startups. Aaron is passionate about personal & leadership development and, most especially, helping emerging leaders achieve their next best version. As a certified leadership performance coach - Aaron leverages his business background & professional coaching training to support leaders with the implementation of systems, tools, frameworks, programs, & accountability that accelerate their path to next-level results and reaching their full potential.

 

Website:

https://performancemindsetcoaching.co/

 

Social Handles:

Facebook - Aaron Trahan

Instagram - @aarontrahan

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-trahan-6135909/

 

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I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email

 

Website 💻 https://workathomerockstar.com

 

WHR Facebook Page 📌

 

https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar

 

Feel free to DM us on any of our social platforms:

 

Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar

 

Email 💬 tim@workathomerockstar.com

 

LinkedIn ✍ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson/



In This Episode:

[0:39] The good note: Story of business success

[8:23] When things didn’t go as planned

[12:02] On continuously learning and finding support

[19:53] The tools Aaron used to maintain success

[25:55] What Aaron practices to stay good at what he does

[28:35] Getting the reps in—no matter how you do it

[31:09] What’s exciting in Aaron’s business right now?

[33:52] Who is Aaron’s ideal audience?

[37:36 ] Outro

 

Aug 7, 2023

Do you ever wonder how the wealthy keep on accruing wealth while paying less in taxes? The secret might be in the use of trusts. Discover the ins and outs of this strategy with our insightful guest, Sally Gimon, owner of the Trust Is You. Sally shares her personal journey, transforming a $20,000 investment while also saving $10,550 in taxes along the way. She also talks about how a trust is not only for the affluent but can be a tool for anyone to significantly save on taxes.

 

Get ready to be inspired, educated, and motivated as we explore the expansive world of trusts and income-saving strategies. So buckle up, and let's start this exciting journey together!

 

Who is Sally?
Sally was motivated to become a real estate investor when her mom became sick in October 2018.  Sally was 53 and needed to make a change in her life quickly.  She has been an insurance agent for 20 years and has used her experience to make positive changes.  Now she shares her information weekly in her real estate group and Win, Win Women TV.

 

In July 2020, she bought a Bank Owned Property for $20,000 that would go to auction for $50,000 when Covid restrictions lifted. She knew her Capital Gains would be $7,140 and researched how the rich paid so little in taxes.  This led her to find the Business and Spendthrift Trusts.

 

Currently, Capital Gains are 23.8% on any profit. There is passed legislation to raise this to 40% for some tax levels.  The IRS is hiring 87,000 new agents. The Spendthrift Trust defers Capital Gains into infinity and beyond and keeps people's judgment proof, and their information private.

 

Connect with Sally:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SallyGimon/

Website: https://thetrustisyou.com/?rf=53lUeDqljiQxC693uYCO

 

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I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email

 

Website 💻 https://workathomerockstar.com

 

WHR Facebook Page 📌

 

https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar

 

Feel free to DM us on any of our social platforms:

 

Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar

 

Email 💬 tim@workathomerockstar.com

 

LinkedIn ✍ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson/



In This Episode:

[0:54] The good note: Story of business success

[3:18] Saving money with trusts

[5:30] The roadblocks

[9:45] TikTok success and tax savings

[15:51] Diving deeper into cash flow

[17:35] On getting good with what Sally does

[19:49] Getting over the fear of not being awesome

[23:27] Navigating taxes and side hustles

[32:38] Outro

 

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