Teaching Prisoners to Become Salesmen Glen Smith sold more than $50 million worth of real estate in 2015. He is the most successful sales professional for the company that sponsors Earning Freedom. I asked Glen to share the strategy he used to develop strong skills as a sales professional. He said that he continues to […]
202: The Hardcore Closer, Part 2
HardCore Closer Earns Big Money After Prison Ryan Stewman emerged from prison to build multi-million dollar businesses. How did he do it? He lived a life of discipline and integrity. His work ethic reflected a commitment to be the best in the world at what he does. On today’s Earning Freedom podcast, we learn from […]
201: The Hardcore Closer, Part 1
HardCore Closer on Earning Freedom Ryan Stewman made bad decisions as a young man. He went to prison on two separate occasions. While inside, however, Ryan developed his skillset and prepared himself to emerge successfully. Exceptional communication skills resulted in Ryan becoming a leader in every venture he pursued. He became a leader working in […]
200: Mr. Smith Goes to Prison
Jeff Smith’s Episode on Earning Freedom Today’s episode features Jeff Smith, a former senator from the state of Missouri’s legislature. He talks about decisions that led him to prison and about his initial adjustment. While working in a food warehouse the federal prison camp in Manchester, Kentucky, Jeff took steps to document his journey. […]
199: Drunk Driving Leads to Transformation in Prison, Part 2
Dr. Jeffrey Perrotte Describes Drunk Driving and Transformation Yesterday’s podcast introduced listeners to Jeffrey Perrotte. In the early 1990s he was a promising businessman. Then, a decision to drive after drinking derailed his life. He collided with a vehicle that Jilly Rizzo was driving, and Jilly died in the crash. As a consequence of Frank Sinatra’s […]
198: Frank Sinatra Influences Prison Sentence
Drunk Driving Leads to Murder Conviction Today’s Earning Freedom Podcast features Jeff Perrotte. As a young man, Jeff succeeded in business. He became so successful that he believed laws of drinking and driving didn’t apply to him. After being convicted of one drunk-driving offense, he repeated his behavior. Unfortunately, while driving under the influence, […]
197: Criminal Students at SUNY Potsdam
Criminal Justice Students While browsing through iTunes I saw four new reviews of the Earning Freedom podcast. Really great to see that students from Dr. Nancy Lewis’ class at the State University of New York are using the Earning Freedom podcast as a resource. I read reviews from Kim G, Danitza Mendez, and from Natalie […]
196: First Million Dollars After 26 Years in Prison
How To Use Time in Prison to Prepare for Success On August 12, 2013, I concluded 26 years in prison. Two years later, I controlled assets worth more than $1,000,000. How did that happen? Today’s podcast announces a new book that I’m going to begin writing. The book describes the specific path that I took. […]
195: Savage Eliquid: Vape Entrepreneurs
Savage Eliquid Today I interviewed two extraordinarily successful entrepreneurs who overcame struggle. Chris Wheeler and Matt Winters didn’t have much of a formal education. Problems with substance abuse led them into other challenges, including time in institutions. Despite those setbacks, they put their heads together to build a Savage Eliquid, a vape company that generates […]
194: Michael Port Discusses The Art of Public Speaking
Michael Port: The Art of Public Speaking When I emerged from prison after 26 years, I wanted to build a career around my journey. Michael Port, author of numerous books helped me. While running in the early morning, I listened to an audio version of his mega bestseller Book Yourself Solid. His books offered actionable […]