Cheri Hill Show

Anastasia Ristovska has an inspiring story about building a family-owned business that operates seamlessly across continents. Her journey of bootstrapping two companies: Books At Ease which empowers small business owners with real-time financial data for smarter business management and Next Generation Company where they’ve built a training academy to prepare European bookkeepers for the U.S. market. Both companies are a real testament to her vision and determination to help small businesses access financial strategies that were once only available to large enterprises, and she’s doing it in a way that simplifies operations and business trust across cultures. booksatease.com nextgencompany.eu Sageintl.com

Doug C. Brown served twelve years in the military, and after leaving, he worked as the independent President of Sales and Training for Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes. In this role, he achieved remarkable results. He increased the close rate of sales presenter teams by 143% and boosted sales for a product line by an astounding 4150% within his first six months. These achievements resulted from his ability to identify and address gaps in the sales process. Doug's extensive experience is a testament to his expertise. He has founded or built over 35 businesses, collectively generating over $960 million in sales for himself and his clients. ceosalesstrategies.com Sageintl.com

The first documented "corporation" in Ancient Rome emerged during the Roman Republic (6th to 1st century BC) with evidence suggesting large firms with publicly traded shares. While not identical to modern corporations, these entities were essentially shareholder-based businesses, indicating a form of corporate structure existed in early Roman times. The development of the corporation paved the way for the creation of an entirely new class of citizen: the capitalist. While there have always been rich people, the corporation provided a new way for the rich to grow richer. Instead of hoarding their wealth or spending it on luxuries and riotous living, the rich could instead invest it in a company. As shareholders in a corporation, they could then sit back and watch their investment grow, day in and day out, all through the labors of others, with little to no input from themselves. This marked a sea change in the nature of business. Now it's YOUR turn! www.SageIntl.com

My Guest, Ford Goodman, a founder of For The Song Charitable Fund is helping us find music we didn’t know we loved! They fund nationally-touring musicians’ visits to our Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe communities. Touring is an integral part of a musician’s career, serving as a crucial platform for reaching audiences and promoting new music. Yet, it comes with significant financial challenges. Rising costs in transportation, accommodation, and logistics have made it difficult for many, particularly independent and emerging artists, to sustain profitable tours. ForTheSong.com Sageintl.com

John Mitchell Founder of Think It Be It teaches the science of success, the science of leveraging yourself, in fact teaching something that caused his income to go up by 25 times when he was 50 years old. He was blessed to figure out the full secret of the legendary book Think and Grow Rich and developed a 12 minute a day technique to apply it. This isn’t just theory. He teaches this methodology at one of the top five business schools in America, The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas. To learn more, I recommend you buy his bestselling book: The Missing Secret of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich or visit his website: thinkitbeit.com Sageintl.com

In 2017, he hung up the robe. He came to realize that voluntary poverty was keeping him from serving the world in the ways he felt called too, so he stepped into a new chapter and joined Long View Asset Management, a sustainability-focused B Corp, eventually becoming a partner where he helps to oversee more than $250 million in assets. From vows of poverty to portfolio management—he knows life has a sense of humor. Doug Lynam, Keynote Speaker, Celebrity Coach and Best-Selling Author has lived a life wilder than a roller coaster designed by Salvador Dalí on a sugar high. He started out as a Marine then took a radical turn becoming a Benedictine monk. For twenty years, he wore the habit while simultaneously leading the mathematics department at a prestigious private school. His education at St. John’s College—the delightfully eccentric Great Books school in Santa Fe, New Mexico gave him both philosophical depth and analytical sharpness, a combination that’s guided him through every twist and transformation.

Leisa Peterson is dedicated to transforming millions of lives through heightened financial consciousness. As a financial intuitive, strategic advisor, and author The Mindful Millionaire and her newest book, The Money Catalyst, Leisa’s journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to personal growth. Through her unique blend of financial expertise and mindset coaching, Leisa empowers clients to master their finances with clarity and confidence. Central to her philosophy is the conviction that abundance is an attainable reality for all. With a three-decade tenure in finance, Leisa guides leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams at they navigate the complex intersection of money, identity, and vision, particularly during pivotal crossroads. www.wealthclinic.com www.Sageintl.com 800-254-5779

Veronica Deraleau is a financial coach, author, technology manager, opera singer and U.S. Army Veteran. After graduating with her MBA in 2017, though excited for her next chapter, she was stressed and ashamed that she had accumulated over six figures of debt. In her book, Making Money Is Simple, she details the actions and mindset it took to pay off over $100,000 of debt in three years on a median salary. makingmoneyissimple.com Sageintl.com 800-254-5779

Daniel Trujillo is the founder of Miami Links, a US Marine Veteran owned and operated store. He grew up in Miami in a first-generation Cuban family, where traditions centered around Cuban link chains. Families came together for special occasions giving each other gifts, often Cuban style jewelry in gold and silver. After serving time in the Marines, Daniel returned to Miami to reconnect to his roots. He began building a jewelry brand that honored the iconic style and diverse culture of Miami, including the influence of the local Cuban heritage. miamilinks.com Sageintl.com

After 30 + years in the Network Marketing industry and having achieved the highest rank as well as being among the top 25 highest income earners in her Network Marketing Company, Donna Weiser’s biggest joy is to support others in creating their own success. She says it’s her honor and privilege to share her thoughts, wisdom, tips and suggestions in her first book, "So You Said Yes": The Weiser Way to Network Marketing. donnajweiser.com Sageintl.com

Dan Pilla, How to Stay Out of Trouble with the IRS by Cheri Hill

Kyle McDowell has a clear mission: crush the deep-rooted dysfunctions so many organizations passively accept. During his incredibly successful run in corporate America, Kyle McDowell’s leadership legacy was born from delivering superior results, empowering leaders, and driving massive cultural transformations. His Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, “Begin With WE”, delves into the root causes of business dysfunction, offering a remedy through The 10 WEs framework. Rather than outsourcing solutions or ignoring cultural challenges, Kyle elevates leaders and sparks massive change within organizations by adopting a mindset that prioritizes “WE” over “I,” “you,” or “me.” kylemcdowellinc.com Sageintl.com

Ken Rusk, Rusk Industries by Cheri Hill

Mark Willis is a three-time #1 Best Selling Author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. He has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with proven, tax-efficient financial solutions. He specializes in building custom-tailored financial strategies that are unknown to typical stock-jockeys, attorneys, or other financial gurus. As host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™, he shares some of his strategies for working with real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you will not outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable. lakegrowthfinancial.com sageintl.com

Jeff Holman, founder of Intellectual Strategies, a law firm based in Utah is changing the way startups and scaling businesses access legal support. As the creator of the first Fractional Legal Team at Intellectual Strategies, he’s made it possible for companies to tap into expert legal advice at key points in their growth – without needing a full-time, in-house team. He is a true jack-of-all-trades – an inventor, a strategist and attorney who’s been tackling complex business and legal problems for over two decades. Jeff’s work at Intellectual Strategies, a law firm he founded spans intellectual property, business strategy and technology law. His Fractional Legal Team model is revolutionizing how companies access the legal support they need, empowering them to focus on what they do best. www.intellectualstrategies.com

The Nevada State Beekeepers Conference is coming Feb. 20-22 in Yerington, Nevada. Inform, Educate, and Inspire. Get all the details from Debbie and Dan on this radio program and register at www.NevadaStateBeekeepers.org It might just be the best thing you do in 2025!

Amy Kemp is the owner & CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. where she helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their work and lives. She is a certified Habit Finder coach, having led over 300 female business leaders through a four-month small group engagement called Encounter that is designed to replace unhealthy thought habits with more healthy ones. She’s also worked through the Habit Finder curriculum with hundreds of leaders in one-on-one settings and with leadership teams at small and large companies. Her new book, "I See You" is a guide for Women to make more, have more and be more – without more work. You will love knowing Amy Kemp! amykemp.com Sageintl.com

Mark Rampolla is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of (Zee-koh) ZICO Coconut Water, a brand that helped create the now $8 billion global coconut water category. After growing ZICO into one of the fastest-growing beverages worldwide, Mark sold the company to Coca Cola in 2013. He then transitioned into investing, co-founding PowerPlant Partners, where he played a key role in the plant-based food movement, including the success of Beyond Meat. In 2020, Mark made a bold move by repurchasing ZICO from Coca Cola with a group of investors through GroundForce Capital where he manages $500 million in assets, focusing on health, wellness, and sustainability investments. His journey reflects a deep commitment to innovation and positive change in the consumer goods industry. Listen and learn how to grow your business! groundforcecapital.com SageIntl.com

Hailed as one of the world’s leading authorities on Customer Experience and Strategy Execution, Lior Arussy is the author of eight books including his latest Dare to Author, as well as being a visionary, consultant, and creative change agent. His insights and methods have been successfully put into practice in over 250 corporate transformations worldwide, making Lior not only a forerunner in the field, but a proven practitioner. And that’s what truly sets Lior apart; where other speakers simply talk of change, he makes it happen time and time again. liorarussy.com Sageintl.com

Erika Gillette has been coaching students and adults through major transitions and personal change since 2004. In 2016, she left university teaching to start Adventura Coaching, a private coaching practice. More than 2,500 coaching hours later, Erika is a certified personal change coach with specialized training in partnerships, time management, and ADHD Coaching. She offers a toolbox full of ways to thrive and balance the expectations of others against the need for flexibility, passion, and variety in life. Erika is certified by the ADHD Coaching Academy, the first training program accredited by both the International Coaching Federation and the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches. www.adventuracoaching.com www.Sageintl.com