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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 32 MIN

Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome in Business Growth

from Waste to Wealth · host Michael McCall

In episode 19 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall interviews Jaben Makings, founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his journey from being a pool boy to becoming a successful real estate investor, emphasizing the importance of focus and mastering one area before expanding.Tune in to learn valuable tips for transforming your waste hauling business into a cash-flowing machine.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:28] Real estate agent partnerships.[00:06:06] Real estate investment strategies.[00:06:39] BRRRR method in real estate.[00:12:00] Picking your business focus.[00:13:15] Marketing channel focus.[00:19:25] Shiny object syndrome in entrepreneurship.[00:20:16] The importance of saying no.[00:24:39] Perfectionism in business decisions.[00:27:20] Importance of hiring a mentor.[00:29:42] Building relationships through curiosity.QUOTES"Pick one marketing channel and master it before moving on to the next." - Jaben Makings."To be successful, you have to be able to say no to a lot of different things." -Jaben Makings"The biggest shortcut that a lot of people overlook is hiring a mentor." -Jaben MakingsSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSMichael McCallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/Jaben MakingsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makingsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/WEBSITEBuffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/ 

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In episode 19 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall interviews Jaben Makings, founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his journey from being a pool boy to becoming a successful real estate investor, emphasizing the importance of focus and mastering one area before expanding. Tune in to learn valuable tips for transforming your waste hauling business into a cash-flowing machine. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:28] Real estate agent partnerships. [00:06:06] Real estate investment strategies. [00:06:39] BRR...

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