REFLECT the Life You Want

C.D. ‘Hoop’ Morgan III is the Founder of The Forte Institute. The Forté Institute is passionate about better human interaction through advanced communication. For over 40 years, we have brought Effective Organizational Communication to over 6 million people and 6 thousand companies. How have we done this? Through a scientifically validated communication tool that represents the human side of communication. Our tool generates and utilizes easily accessible data to form intelligent strategies that deliver actionable insights. Forté is different and powerful and focuses on Recruitment, Onboarding, Retention, Culture, and Internal Communication. By using our system, you are going to understand precisely how individuals and teams communicate both internally and externally. You are able to significantly enhance interpersonal relationships, moving from a working group to a real team, achieving highly desirable synergy.You are able to hire and onboard knowing in advance how it will work out, where the similarities and dissimilarities lie, and coach your new team member to success. Why should your company use Forté? Because you want to know how your people communicate, how they interact, what motivates them, what encourages them, and how they adapt. You want to know what good looks like and then use this for smart recruiting. You want your team to have a significant advantage over your competitors through Effective Organizational Communication. You want to succeed. Find out more at www.theforteinstitute.comHoop’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-d-hoop-morgan-iii-702592/

Andrea Troccia is the Market Development Manager at Corning Credit Union in the greater Wilmington, NC area.She had the incredible challenge of building new relationships and greater community impact in her new role just as the COVID pandemic was just hitting.She took a unique approach and built up relationships with non-profits while volunteering and also forming new relationships with other business local business leaders via the Leadership Wilmington program in the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Andrea’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-troccia-ccu-better-banking-for-wilmington/ Corning Credit Union website:  https://www.corningcu.org/about-us/

Rob Rens is the owner of the Rob Rens State Farm Insurance Agency in Wilmington, NC. He is also the visionary co-founder of Signal Fire Media.Rob has been an innovator in the insurance industry to leverage social media, specifically LinkedIn, to build his business. He uses storytelling and his authenticity to build his personal brand and help individuals and small business leaders.Rob had the vision to create Signal Fire Media to help other businesses create their branding. It arose out of a desire to help veterans and has expanded to other types of businesses. The Signal Fire team partners with companies to develop digital media solutions designed to drive business growth through a unique approach, and help their story and build their personal branding.In this episode, Rob, and host Tim Howard, explore the journey they have each been on in growing their respective businesses, personal growth, and lessons learned to share with others. Rob’s LinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-rens-aab104195/ Signal Fire Media website:  https://signalfire.media/

Avery Washington is the City Leader for Bunker Labs of Wilmington, NC.Bunker Labs provides community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.Avery’s primary business is as a Real Estate Broker. He prides himself on being proactive, responsive, and detail-oriented. He is a trusted advocate for his real estate clients. Whether selling, buying, investing, renting, or relocating.  He serves residential and commercial clients. He sees it as his privilege to assist his clients in achieving their real estate goals.Avery’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-washington-0164b496/Bunker Labs Wilmington, NC website:  https://bunkerlabs.org/wilmington/

Connectcapefear.com is a website to help promote local clubs, groups, organizations, churches, networking groups, nonprofit agencies, associations, private clubs, golf courses, etc. If you can volunteer, join or participate in any way, we have the one-stop shop website for you. If you are new to town, we will even help you get connected by matching you with the right groups for your needs and goals. We help organizations promote their events on our community calendar, and offer blogs and business spotlights, and special offers from our supporters. Judy is a former Associate Publisher and Sales Manager of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. If you want to make a connection with someone in the local business community, Judy probably knows who you should talk to! Judy’s eMail: Judy@connectcapefear.com Judy’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-budd-b3b2a99/ CONNECT Community Involvement Directory website:  www.connectcapefear.com

Paula Vargas Beasley is a Hispanic REALTOR® working with Tidal Realty Partners powered by eXp Realty. Paula is a savvy Hispanic/Latin real estate broker who is fully bilingual in both Spanish and English. Born in Colombia, and an emigrant to the United States, she has been in the Greater Wilmington market for most of her life and is passionate about helping others with real estate investing, home selling, and home buying needs.In her real estate business, she services Wilmington, Leland, Burgaw, Castle Hayne, Rocky Point, Jacksonville, Surf City, Holly Ridge, and surrounding areas in the Cape Fear North Carolina region!She is a proud member Latin American Business Council of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce!Paula is married and has a daughter.Paula’s website:  https://paulavargasrealtor.com/Paula’s Facebook Business Page:  https://www.facebook.com/paulavargasrealtor/Paula’s Instagram: @paulavargasrealtor

Ben Currin, CEO of Vantaca, talks about transitioning from military to civilian life and the value of networking and support. They discuss how a CEO shapes organizational culture, emphasizing clarity, ownership, and accountability. They also explore creating a culture of continuous growth, learning from mistakes, and embracing failure for personal and professional growth.

Tim Howard is the co-author of ‘The Mirror’ book scheduled to be released in 2022.Tim is a Strategic Mindset Coach with The Man School.He is also a successful Homes for Heroes REALTOR with eXp Realty in the Wilmington, NC market.He served our nation as a US Army officer.He has led in many different types of organizations and enjoys helping other people.Ways to stay connected with the REFLECT The Life You Want™ podcast and it’s host, Tim Howard:Easily listen to the podcast via your favorite platform:  https://reflect-the-life-you-wa.captivate.fm/Follow Tim via Instagram: @timhowardthemirrorConnect with Tim via LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjhoward/Follow The Great Man’s Legacy of The Man School:  https://www.facebook.com/timthemirrorman

The Agent Mind is on a quest to define the perfect mindset, build wealth and live within your passions! This podcast is a way to document that journey for other real estate agents as TJ McGraw has meaningful, growth-oriented conversations with people.“Are my dreams even mine?”I asked myself this question at the end of yet another 70-hour workweek. I had missed my daughters’ swim meets and soccer games just to get out there and chase the next transaction as a real estate agent.The funny thing was, the reason I became an agent in the first place was that I didn’t want to work nights and weekends. Yet soon I found myself in the same hole every agent will eventually: the point where you’re not thinking about your career, or your freedom, or your happiness. You’re only thinking about the next transaction.I’m TJ McGraw, creator of the Agent Mind podcast. My aim is to help real estate agents break out of the same rut I was in.  I was trapped in a Groundhog Day loop of stress; my previous job as in the hospitality industry as an operations manager had been just as demanding. My personal life was suffering because of my job. And that was the point where I knew I had to stop looking outwards for only the next transaction, and actually, look inwards for once.How do we define our goals? Usually, we just adopt other people’s – the simplest ones. Get the most money, buy the biggest car. We limit ourselves to one-dimensional thinking in a way that actually ends up hurting our bottom line. Yes, it may feel like you’re earning more money, but if it means sacrificing an extra 30 hours a week of your time… are you really?What I find best is to let your entrepreneurial tendencies take over. Something that doesn’t require your constant presence, but allows you to make passive income. This income feeds back into your perception of your day job, and all of a sudden you’re okay with working fewer hours because you’re making more money anyway. You end up richer not just in your bank account, but in your life.  Of course, this requires insight and self-discovery, which I’m only all too happy to help you with. To start redefining – and thus reclaiming – success for yourself, book a call with me today!Best,TJ McGraw 770-713-6368calendly.com/the-agent-mind-book-tjTJ’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjmcgraw/ Link to The Agent Mind Podcast:  https://the-agent-mind-podcast.castos.com/

Amanda Callaghan is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Angel Oak Home Loans LLC Choosing an experienced lender is essential in today’s purchase environment. With over 10 years of experience in home loans, Amanda has made it her personal commitment to provide her expertise and excellent service in the mortgage business. As a lending professional, Amanda specializes in VA, FHA, USDA, and Conventional Loans. In addition, she offers a portfolio suite of products to meet unique home loan needs, including Bank Statement, Investor Cash Flow, Asset Qualifier, and Prime Jumbo. Amanda respects that everyone comes with unique circumstances and she is ready to advise them on the very best way to meet their mortgage needs. Offering traditional loan products and a portfolio suite of programs enables her to help a larger population of people including those who did not think homeownership was a possibility. Unlike much of her competition, Amanda provides innovative recommendations and assistance from the start of the application to the final settlement. Amanda’s website:  https://angeloakhomeloans.com/advisors/amandacallaghan/ Amanda’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-callaghan-2925985a/