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Troy Talks

by Troy

We cover various topics in the area of sales, relationship, & incentive marketing, social media, insurance, & leadership. The topics are to encourage, educate, & entertain our audience. Our goal is to consistently add value to our listeners.

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Episodes

  1. They Brought Less Than $2,000 to Closing & Bought a House | Gina Poslusny

    Two people working at ShopRite. $10,000 in assistance. Less than $2,000 brought to the closing table. And they became homeowners. On this episode of Troy Talks Money, I sit down with Gina Poslusny, a Realtor licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania who works extensively with first-time homebuyers....

  2. There Is No More Dirt. Why She Says Stop Waiting and Buy Something | LaTonya Sampson

    She is a realtor. Seven years with Keller Williams in South Jersey. A woman who grew up watching her father buy investment properties in West Philadelphia. Someone who has seen both sides of the landlord and tenant relationship firsthand. And right now she is renting. LaTonya Sampson does not…

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  3. She Was Trapped in a Toxic Job and Could Not Afford to Leave. Here Is What She Did About It.

    She had a good job. Good income. A supportive husband who would have covered the bills if she asked. But she could not bring herself to ask. And so she stayed. Stuck in a toxic work environment she desperately wanted to leave but could not afford to exit. That feeling became the foundation of...

  4. He Wasn’t Planning for His Daughter’s Death. He Was Planning for Her Life.

    Most people hear “life insurance” and immediately think about death. But what if we looked at it from another direction? In this episode of Troy Talks Money, I share the story of a father who started planning for his daughter when she was only two years old. His goal wasn’t simply to leave her...

  5. She Spent 13 Years Learning How Loans Work Before She Ever Sat Across From a Client | Gina Damiani

    She was 19. Single mom. Figuring out how to survive. Her brother got a job at a mortgage company and brought her along. She spent the next 13 years as a loan processor, learning how every loan works from the inside out before she ever became a loan officer. That is not a resume detail. That is…

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  6. She Almost Quit. Fired the Client Instead. Here Is What Six Years in Real Estate Actually Looks Like | Stacey Brown

    She never set out to be a realtor. She wanted to be an artist. Art was her first language. English was her second. But life had other plans, and six years into real estate in Indianapolis, Indiana, Stacey Brown has built something real one client at a time. On this episode of Troy Talks Money,...

  7. She Burned the Ships, Built the Business, and Won Six Years in a Row | Jacqui Luberto

    She was a military spouse who had done every job under the sun. GS9 manpower analyst. Air Force marketing office. Burger Barn. You name it. When her husband retired early at 15 years, and they found themselves carrying more debt than they planned for, she made a decision. She got her real estate...

  8. She Left Navy Federal, Started Her Own Company, and Now She Gives Owners 11 Months of Rent Upfront | Shantay Mbu

    She applied to Navy Federal three times. Got denied three times. Then she showed up to a job fair, sold herself in a last-minute interview, and built a career that took her from collections to teller to mortgage loan officer across multiple states. Today Shantay Mbu is back in her hometown of...

  9. She Cried In My Office. Here Is Why Credit Reports Break Hearts.

    Episode Summary Nina Hart did not plan to be a loan officer. She was 18, looking for a job, and ended up at a mortgage company because she spoke Spanish. That was the beginning of a career that has taken her deep into one of the toughest housing markets in the country. In this episode of Troy…

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  10. She Brought Zero Dollars To Closing And Left With A Check | RaySean Reaves

    Black homeownership in America is down 45 percent. And most families who want to buy a home are being stopped by information that is simply not true. RaySean Reaves is a Nashville realtor and president of NAREB Nashville, also my cousin. He joined me on this week's episode of Troy Talks Money to...

  11. Before You Call a Loan Officer, Do This First | Rickeshia Odell

    Most buyers think having a pre-approval means they are ready to buy a home. Rickeshia Odell says not so fast. Rickeshia is a REALTOR with eXp Realty licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She has been walking buyers and sellers through one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives for over…

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  12. More Than a Rate: What a 20-Year Mortgage Banker Wants You to Know

    More Than a Rate: What a 20-Year Mortgage Banker Wants You to Know. Most people think getting a mortgage is simple. Find the lowest rate, sign the papers, and move in. But there's a whole lot more going on behind the scenes, and today's guest has been navigating it for over two decades. Jennifer...

  13. Welcome to Troy Talks Money: The Rebrand Episode

    Something changed. And it was time to talk about it. In this episode of Troy Talks Money, I sit down solo and walk you through the story behind the rebrand, where the old show went, what shifted, and exactly where this podcast is going from here. I also break down the three things you can expect...

  14. Kelani Blackwell: Empowering Women and Minorities in Commercial Real Estate

    Welcome to the Troy Talks Podcast episode #75! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Kelani Blackwell, a trailblazing consultant and advocate in the commercial real estate industry. Kelani has made significant strides from her start in residential real estate to becoming a strong voice for...

  15. Breaking Barriers: Afsha Butt's Journey as a Woman of Color in Finance

    Afsha Butt, a woman of color in the male-dominated finance industry, shares her incredible journey on the Troy Talks podcast. From overcoming prejudice to forming partnerships and educating young professionals, Afsha's story will leave you inspired and wanting to learn more. But just when...

  16. Unlocking Career Resilience: Strategies for Success with Dr. Helen Ofosu

    If you're feeling the frustration of constantly putting in extra hours, sacrificing your personal life, and still not getting the promotions or recognition you deserve, then you are not alone! Many professionals find themselves stuck in this cycle, wondering why their hard work isn't paying off.…

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  17. Diversity in Business Ownership: Deb Curtis on SBA Loans for Women and Minorities

    Have you ever heard these myths about Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for established businesses? Myth 1: SBA loans are only for startups. Myth 2: SBA loans are too complicated and time-consuming to apply for. Myth 3: SBA loans are only for certain types of businesses. In this episode,...

  18. Unveiling the Secrets: Tina Houchins on Increasing Homeownership in Underserved Communities

    Unveiling the Secrets: Tina Houchins on Increasing Homeownership in Underserved Communities If you're feeling frustrated and helpless because your efforts to increase homeownership rates in underserved communities are falling short, then you are not alone! Despite your best intentions, offering...

  19. Increase Your Sales Success with the E-A-R-N Approach by Joe Pallo

    In the world of sales, whoever is talking is buying. Discover the power of active listening and emotional engagement with sales expert Joe Pallo. But what will happen when the main character finds themselves in a sales pitch where they can't get a word in? Stay tuned to find out. In this episode,...

  20. The Art of Empathy: How Personal Challenges Foster Deeper Connections - Tyler Pigott

    Tyler Pigott is a people lover, a problem solver, and an ardent digital marketer. His own characterization as a 'closet introvert', someone who draws inspiration both from his own solitude and from invigorating group interactions, makes him quite a unique personality. This multifaceted…

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  21. God's Omnipresence in Times of Trouble: Perceiving His Unseen Hand in Adversity

    On this episode of Troy Holt, we have a captivating interview with Johnathan K Drayton. Our discussion revolves around the power of God in controlling nature and orchestrating events for a greater purpose. We delve into biblical stories, such as Joseph's time in jail and Gideon's encounters with...

  22. Unleashing the Power of Social Media: Strategies for Building Genuine Connections and Driving Business Success with Katie Brinkley

    Does this sound familiar? You've been told to post consistently on social media, engage with your audience, and network with potential clients in order to build relationships and drive business success. But despite your efforts, you're not seeing the results you desire. The pain of wasted time…

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  23. Creating a Customer-Centric Culture: How Empowering Employees Leads to Outstanding Experiences - Beverly Hathorn

    If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by your employees' inability to deliver exceptional customer experiences, despite your efforts to improve, then you are not alone! Despite investing in customer service training, implementing new procedures, and providing incentives, your team may…

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  24. The Role of Building Authentic Relationships in Podcasting w/Vinnie Potestivo

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #65 The Role of Building Authentic Relationships in Podcasting w/Vinnie Potestivo If you're feeling frustrated with your lack of success in podcasting despite putting in a lot of…

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  25. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons & Wisdom from Khalil Stoltz

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #64 Entrepreneurial Mindset: Lessons & Wisdom from my special guest Khalil Stultz Meet Khalil Stultz, a savvy investor and growth consultant with a passion for helping businesses…

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  26. Mastering the Seven Deadly Sins of Leadership with Jennifer Thornton

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #63 Mastering the Seven Deadly Sins of Leadership with Jennifer Thornton Do you want to create a healthy and productive work environment where your team can thrive? Are you tired of…

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  27. Sophia Lovasz Shares Her Waymo Adventures and Social Media Success

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #62 Sophia Lovasz Shares Her Waymo Adventures and Social Media Success My special guest is Sophia Lovasz Say hello to Sophia Lovasz, Sophia is the Founder and CEO of Simply Visibility,...

  28. Steve Buzogany's Secrets for Boosting Business Relationships Through Gifting

    Meet Steve Buzogany, the Referral Guy and Appreciation Advocate. He reveals the secret to building a successful career without working too hard. But just as he's about to share his ultimate gifting strategy, the interview abruptly ends, leaving the audience wondering what could happen next. Start...

  29. The Importance of Analyzing Gross Margins for Business Owners w/Terrell Turner, CPA

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #60 The Importance of Analyzing Gross Margins for Business Owners w/Terrell Turner, CPA. Terrell Turner, CPA is the co-founder and fractional CFO of the TLTurner Group. He is the guy...

  30. Women and Financial Protections: Advice for Moms and Caregivers w/Margaret Loperena

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #59 Women and Financial Protections: Advice for Moms and Caregivers w/Margaret Loperena On this episode of Troy Talks, you will hear about the importance of inheritance planning for...

  31. Transforming Trauma into Strength: Insights from Therapist Elizabeth Louis

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #58 Transforming Trauma into Strength: Insights from Therapist Elizabeth Louis If you're feeling hopeless and defeated because you've tried numerous therapies that haven't been…

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  32. Isabella Sanchez Castañeda: Building Intimacy & Loyalty in Podcasting

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #57 Isabella Sanchez Castañeda: Building Intimacy & Loyalty in Podcasting. If you're feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by the lack of progress despite trying to build audience…

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  33. Unlocking Cash Value Growth Secrets with Sarry Ibrahim

    After helping his clients transition from employer-based plans to individually owned ones, Sarry Ibrahim stumbled upon a revolutionary way to help them build wealth and achieve financial freedom - a way no one saw coming. Discovering the power of "The Bank on Yourself Revolution" by Pamela…

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  34. Breaking Financial Curses with Markia Brown: Tips for Better Credit

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #55 Breaking Financial Curses with Markia Brown: Tips for Better Credit After facing a string of hardships, Markia Brown found herself in a financially abusive relationship - or so she...

  35. Unlocking the Infinite Banking Concept w/ Brandon Neely

    Go grab your headphones or your Bluetooth headset and listen to Troy Talks Episode #54 Unlocking the Infinite Banking Concept with Brandon Neely. When Brandon Neely opened his coffee shop to make a positive difference, he never expected to find a life-changing solution to his financial woes in…

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  36. "Vulnerability & Strength: Dea Irby's Story of Surviving the June From Hell"

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #53 "Vulnerability & Strength: Dea Irby's Story of Surviving the June From Hell" "Be inspired by the story of how Dea Irby persevered against the odds and found her true identity and...

  37. Navigating Grief: Kim Hamer's Journey from Resilience to Inspiration

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #52 Navigating Grief: Kim Hamer's Journey from Resilience to Inspiration with Author Kim Hamer. After unexpectedly losing her husband, Kim Hamer must rely on her unwavering faith and...

  38. (DEI) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion w/Victoria Pelletier

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #51 DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) with C-Suite Executive, Speaker, & Author Victoria Pelletier In this episode Victoria shares with us: We are more than our job title and the...

  39. Growing Through Grief w/LaShana Douville

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #50 Growing the Grief with the CEO of the Event Room LaShana Douville In this episode LaShana shares with us: Survivor's Remorse Understanding the difference between love and...

  40. Don't Eat the Scraps w/Jules Price

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #49 Don’t Eat the Scraps with Author, Speaker, Business & Relationship Coach Jules Price. In this episode Jules shares with us: ✅ The difference between opera & theatre. ✅ How she got...

  41. Paying the Price for Standing on Your Principles w/Jon Singletary, Sr.

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #48 Paying the Price for Standing on Your Principles Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Thought Leader, & Veteran Jon M.Singletary Sr. Jon shares with us: Standing on your principles and...

  42. The Ethical Business Hack w/LaJuan Hughes

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #47 The Ethical Business Hack with content creator & financial expert LaJuan Hughes LaJuan shares with us: What is the best way to get business credit? How to leverage what you already...

  43. The Black Experience in America

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #46 The Black Experience in America with author, writer & Linkedin Top Voice Elizabeth Leiba. Elizabeth Leiba shares with us: Being a black woman in predominately white spaces in...

  44. Thinking Outside the Box w/LaQuita Monley

    Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #45 Thinking Outside the Box with my fellow JMT colleage and Coach, Speaker, & Trainer LaQuita Monely. LaQuita shares with us a few things: Linear thinking does not benefit anybody 8…

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  45. How To Turn RESILIENCE Into Success w/Rashadah Jordan

    🎧 Grab your headphones and/or your Bluetooth headset and listen to this podcast interview episode 44 with P.A. Author, Speaker, & Podcast Host Rashadah Jordan. 🎙️Rashadah shares with us her story of resilience turned into success: Mental, Physical, & Sexual Abuse Forgiveness Overcoming Struggle…

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  46. Podcasting Principles, Procedures, & Planning w/Josh Tapp

    Go grab your headphones, your airpods and/or your Bluetooth headset and listen to my podcast interview Josh Tapp as we discuss Podcasting Principles, Procedures, & Planning. Josh shares some insights about podcasting 90% of podcasters quit after the 5th episode (find out why in this episode) The...

  47. Overcoming Through Your Personal Story w/LeRon Barton

    Check out my latest episode with my friend and little brother LeRon Barton. LeRon shares with us great tips and insights on Overcoming Through Your Personal Story. He shares with us these tips: It's one thing to memorize a speech but it is another thing to be able to deliver it. The story reaches...

  48. Sell Without Selling interview w/Prithvi

    This was another great and powerful podcast interview with Prithivi aka The Marketing Nomad or Prith. She is a powerful online marketer from India but shared with us a few insights and information. The limbo phase can cause us anxiety and anger. Losing her visa status inspired her to expand her...

  49. The Foster Parenting Process w/April Hight & Jessie Howell

    Grab your headphones or your Bluetooth and check out this awesome interview with April HIght and Jessie Howell on the Foster Parenting Process. This interview was alarming, educational, & fascinating. April & Jessie shared with us: Being aligned with your purpose Aligned with your gifts and…

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  50. How to Comeback After a Setback w/Melissa Hall

    Check out my latest podcast interview How to Comeback After a Setback with Melissa Hall of the Hall Insurance Group. Melissa Hall is an author, entrepreneur, life insurance agent, & podcast host. She is the founder and the owner of the Hall Insurance Group. She shares with us her story and…

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We cover various topics in the area of sales, relationship, & incentive marketing, social media, insurance, & leadership. The topics are to encourage, educate, & entertain our audience. Our goal is to consistently add value to our listeners.

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