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From Seminary to Success: David Yep on Faith, Freedom, and Leading with Purpose (Ep. 86)

From Seminary to Success: David Yep on Faith, Freedom, and Leading with Purpose (Ep. 86)

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Are you part of the 70% of business owners who struggle with ensuring the long-term growth and sustainability of their company?

This week, Brent Mekosh and David Yap explore David’s transformative journey from almost becoming a Catholic priest to leading as the Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at TRIUNE Health Group.  

Tune in as David shares his 13-year stint in the seminary, his thoughts on true freedom and spirituality, and how these experiences shape his approach to business and life.

Talking points include: 

  • The challenges and revelations of embracing celibacy and spirituality
  • The transition from religious life to thriving in the business world
  • Insights into fostering a strong company culture and effective leadership
  • The role of authentic living in achieving success and fulfillment
  • And more!

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David Yep earned an associate’s degree in classical humanities in Salamanca, Spain, completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and liberal arts from Regina Apostolorum in Rome, Italy. Living in Europe for 10 years, he became fluent in Spanish, Italian, and German. He completed his education with a Master’s in Business Administration from the Acton School of Business in Austin, Texas. 

His determination to gain outside perspective from the family business and healthcare brought him to leadership roles in both the non-profit and manufacturing sectors, always tasked with and successfully executing company growth strategies. David rejoined TRIUNE with the task of continuing and accelerating their growth trajectory, assuming responsibility for all business development initiatives and the company’s financial success. In 2019, with his parents’ blessing, David led TRIUNE as Vice-President and Chief Revenue Officer.

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Beyond the Sale: Finding Purpose After Exiting Your Business with Jerome Myers (Ep. 72)

Beyond the Sale: Finding Purpose After Exiting Your Business with Jerome Myers (Ep. 72)

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Are you financially and emotionally prepared for life after selling your business?

What strategies can you implement to design a life that aligns with your values and aspirations beyond business success?

This week on SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED, Brent Mekosh speaks with Jerome Myers, America’s Leading Exit Authority and founder of Exodus, The Myers Development Group, and Dream Catchers. 

Jerome recounts his transition from corporate life to a period of deep self-reflection and the subsequent discovery of a meaningful path forward as he advises those exiting their own business.  

Listen in as Jerome underscores the significance of nurturing love, maintaining faith, and intentionally crafting a life of fulfillment beyond the business realm.

Brent and Jerome discuss:

  • The psychological challenges of successful business owners after an exit
  • How does one transition from being a business owner to a newly exited operator
  • Jerome’s personal experience with exiting a business and the journey to finding a purposeful life afterward
  • The value of finding a greater purpose and positively impacting others after exiting a business
  • And more!

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Jerome Myers is a developer of people and places. He is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of DreamCatchers and The Myers Development Group.

Through these entities, he gets to live out his childhood dreams of helping people manifest the things they imagine and create social proof that dreams should be real.

Since leaving corporate America after building a 20MM division at a Fortune 550 company, J has become one of the most sought-after thought leaders in the multifamily development space. His company, The Myers Development Group, built a multi-million-dollar portfolio following the principles of Myers Methods.

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Building Connections Through Social Media with Ella Mae (Ep.23)

Building Connections Through Social Media with Ella Mae (Ep.23)

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Social media has become a staple in society, from young children to corporate executives. How can you build relationships with the people who can push you further through social media?

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Ella Mae, CEO of One Degree, on developing relationships through social media and connection building. Ella reveals how to start creating connections, tips to build relationships through direct messaging, and how to increase your viewer base. 

Ella discusses:

  • How she became a Super Connector
  • The key to starting business relationships
  • Why relationship building is essential for young entrepreneurs
  • How she decompresses from technology with a social media-based business
  • And more!

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Ella Mae is the founder of One Degree where she helps entrepreneurs who are scaling by connecting them with vetted vendors. She’s the host of The One Degree Show Podcast and loves spending time in nature in sunny Phoenix, AZ.

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