In this episode of 4200%, Anthony sits down with Janine Cascio, CEO and President of Simplending Financial. Janine shares how her leap from family office to founding her own company was driven by a passion for passive income and empowering women in a male-dominated industry. She explores the role of mindset, culture, and authenticity in scaling a business, explains why simplicity is key to growth, and reveals how she’s building a supportive space for her team and clients. Janine also hints at her upcoming book and shares timeless advice for founders ready to scale with purpose.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(00:00:00) Introduction to Janine Cascio and Simplending Financial
(00:01:04) Janine's definition of scaling as self-development
(00:01:37) Her journey into lending and the spark to start her own company
(00:02:48) Making the leap from employee to founder
(00:03:50) How friends would describe her personality and drive
(00:04:44) Building the right team and putting people first
(00:05:56) Lessons learned from early missteps and the power of keeping it simple
(00:07:53) Reinventing herself through mindfulness, yoga, and emotional intelligence
(00:09:18) Tips for founders ready to scale: finding the right people and mission alignment
(00:10:50) Embracing authenticity and standing out as a woman in lending
(00:12:37) Creating a culture where the team can be themselves
(00:13:45) The importance of saying no to stay true to company values
(00:16:48) Providing value through community and education
(00:17:23) Recommended books that shaped Janine's mindset
(00:19:47) What's next for Simplending Financial: scaling nationwide and a new book
(00:23:04) Final advice: enjoying the process and embracing each moment
Links:
Anthony Geraci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-geraci
Janine Cascio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-cascio-33181869
Simplending Financial: https://www.simplendingfinancial.com/
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!