Extraordinary America

Ever wonder how humor can transform your business? In this episode of Extraordinary Americans, we sit down with Jan McInnis, a comedy writer for Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Jerry Springer, and now a sought-after keynote speaker who's cracked the code on using humor in the corporate world.

Jan shares her incredible journey from marketing professional to comedy club performer to a keynote speaker for organizations such as the Federal Reserve Banks and Mayo Clinic. If you've ever felt stuck in your day job or wondered how to pursue your passion, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring insights.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ How to transition from a stable career to following your passion
✅ The "throw your hat over the fence" method for committing to change
✅ Practical tips on using humor to diffuse tension and handle change in business
✅ Inside stories from writing for Jay Leno and Jerry Springer
✅ Why clean comedy can open more doors than you think
✅ How to use humor without becoming the office comedian

Chapters:
(04:16) Motivational factor or catalyst that pushed Jan into comedy
(11:54) Being a comedian is something that can be learned
(15:38) The genre of humor that works the most effectively in business
(23:24) Technology has changed the way comedy is seen
(33:37) Using humor to deal with tough situations is a skill set and an art

Sponsored by:
BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Jan McInnis bio:
Jan is the author of "Finding the Funny Fast" and "Convention Comedian" and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post.

🔗 CONNECT WITH JAN MCINNIS:
Website: theworklady.com
Email: jan@theworklady.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform
Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tMuP5oKuTvs

Ever wonder how humor can transform your business? In this episode of Extraordinary Americans, we sit down with Jan McInnis, a comedy writer for Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Jerry Springer, and now a sought-after keynote speaker who's cracked the code on using humor in the corporate world.
You can hear the full episode on Thursday, August 6th

In this episode, we welcome Clint Harris, a professional real estate investor and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from a medical sales career to success in real estate. Clint discusses his transition to managing Airbnb properties and ultimately focusing on self-storage investments.

He emphasizes the importance of achieving financial, time, and location independence and offers valuable insights into navigating the real estate market, especially during uncertain economic times. Join us for an enlightening conversation packed with actionable strategies!

Chapters:

(03:33) transitioning from medical sales to real estate investing to self-storage

(14:31) Adaptive reuse or cap rate arbitrage as a real estate investing strategy

(25:40) A recession is always coming

(31:27) What is the ideal portfolio that somebody should have to beat inflation

(39:24) You have a podcast called Truly Passive Income.

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Clint Harris bio:

Clint is a professional real estate investor and entrepreneur, and handles capital raising and investor relations at Nomad Capital. He owns Going Coastal Property Management and hosts the Truly Passive Income podcast.

With a background in medical sales, Clint built a lucrative multi-family real estate portfolio that converted into high-performing Airbnb Properties. Frustrated with management services, he founded Going Coastal Property Management.

For diversification, Clint transitioned to self-storage investments, eventually joining Nomad Capital as a general partner and buying old big-box retail buildings, converting them into self-storage. Having raised capital for over $150 million in stabilized assets, he aims to inspire financial independence for investors in both location and time.

CONNECT WITH Clint:

Text: 910-515-1785

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform
Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SXYeZugDX7w?si=Cz-Xyvl2piHT9ElN

In this episode, we welcome Clint Harris, a professional real estate investor and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from a medical sales career to success in real estate. Clint discusses his transition to managing Airbnb properties and ultimately focusing on self-storage investments. He emphasizes the importance of achieving financial, time, and location independence and offers valuable insights into navigating the real estate market, especially during uncertain economic times. Join us for an enlightening conversation packed with actionable strategies!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, July 30th

In this episode, we welcome Mike Jesoshek, founder of Tax Elm and host of the Small Business Tax Savings podcast. Mike shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his passion for helping small business owners understand tax savings.

He discusses common mistakes business owners make regarding taxes, the importance of tax planning, and how to legally maximize deductions. With actionable insights and strategies, Mike aims to empower listeners to take control of their tax situations and enhance their business growth.

Chapters:

(00:00) Who is Mike Jesoshek

(05:40) Understanding tax strategies is key to helping business owners succeed

(17:12) Structuring business and also on tax saving strategy

(24:52) Managing the team and managing employees are key business lessons

(27:01) Mike Rhett exited his firm because he was getting burned out

(29:56) The greatest mindset shift

(35:32) Mike has a podcast called Tax Saving, Small Business Tax Savings Podcast

(36:45) Mike's book is called the Small Business Tax Savings Handbook.

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Mike Jesowshek bio:

Mike is the founder of Tax Elm, host of the Small Business Tax Savings podcast, and author of the Small Business Tax Savings Handbook. He's helped thousands of entrepreneurs legally reduce their tax bills through clear, actionable strategies and is on a mission to make tax savings simple, accessible, and stress-free. Mike is a true expert in making tax savings simple for small business owners.

As an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and podcast host, he's all about breaking down the complex world of taxes into easy-to-understand strategies. Having educated thousands of entrepreneurs nationwide, Mike's expertise makes navigating tax savings accessible, empowering business owners to take critical steps towards business growth and enhance wealth.

📫 CONNECT WITH Mike Jesowshek:

Website: https://taxsavingspodcast.com/About-us

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform
Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bIJwkRtjonk?si=e0Nlo6-8unVh1j15