Join host Tim Terrio as he sits down with Jeffrey Aguilera, Branch Manager at Gold Standard Mortgage Bakersfield, to discuss the highs and lows of entrepreneurship in the mortgage industry. Jeffrey shares his inspiring journey from stocking office fridges as an assistant to leading one of the top mortgage brokerages in Bakersfield.

This episode explores key themes like overcoming financial struggles, the challenges of building a business, and the mindset shifts needed to transition from employee to entrepreneur. Jeffrey dives into the competitive world of mortgage lending, market trends, and how he scaled his brokerage despite economic downturns and industry challenges. He also reflects on work-life balance, leadership, and the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth.

If you're an entrepreneur, mortgage professional, or someone looking for motivation to take risks in business, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

Find out more about Jeffrey here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-aguilera-02959226/

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Join host Tim Terrio as he sits down with Kayla Nelson, Susan Lara, and Raymond Lara from League of Dreams, a groundbreaking adaptive sports organization in Bakersfield! 🏀⚾️ This inspiring discussion covers the league’s incredible journey from a small baseball program to a thriving organization offering 12 sports for youth with disabilities.

📍 Want to Get Involved? Visit: https://www.ourleagueofdreams.com/ to volunteer, donate, or learn more!

🔥 Key Topics in This Episode:

✅ The Founding of League of Dreams – How a simple idea turned into a movement.

✅ Adaptive Sports Expansion – From baseball and basketball to fencing, dance, and esports!

✅ Abilities Field & Inclusive Facilities – The impact of building accessible sports fields.

✅ Volunteers & Angels – How the community comes together to support these athletes.

✅ The Future of League of Dreams – Plans for a dedicated facility and expanding outreach.

Join host Tim Terrio as he sits down with Jim Damian, CEO & Principal Consultant at Linean, to explore an inspiring story of resilience, business growth, and hard-earned success. Jim shares his humble beginnings, his early struggles with imposter syndrome, and how a desire to create meaningful job opportunities led him from social work to launching and scaling a tech company with 150 employees.

This episode dives into entrepreneurial challenges, from securing early clients to navigating financial pressures, and even the shocking collapse of Bitwise, where Jim's company was acquired before it all unraveled. He candidly discusses lessons in leadership, risk-taking, and balancing work and family.

If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

Find out more about Jim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-damian/

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #TimTerrio #JimDamian #Linean #TechStartups #BusinessSuccess #FailureToSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #CEOInsights