Financial 1st Aid

Financial 1st Aid

Do you have an idea that you believe would make a good business? Concerned about how and where to get started? Or are you in business and may be considering bankruptcy? Perhaps you’re in business and are trying to recover from bankruptcy? Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an investor who’s wanting to start a business or considering bankruptcy, Financial 1st Aid is here to help you move in the right direction - from idea to development to implementation! A business owner and practicing attorney focusing on real estate and bankruptcy, Vera McCoy provides legal counseling and services regarding real estate and bankruptcy, as well as contract preparation and review, evictions, foreclosure, short sales, and property management and maintenance. Starting a business is no walk in the park. Even with the grandest ideas, you still need the knowledge and know-how to actually build it, especially when you’re building it from scratch. You don’t want to invest all that hard-earned money on something that would someday be taken from you or crumble to the ground. Here on Financial 1st Aid, we’ll guide you on how to build your business empire from the ground up. Discover actionable steps from refining your idea and building your team to choosing your vendors, branding yourself, and so much more! We always hope for the best when we start building our business empire. And even when we have the drive, the resources, and a fool-proof business plan, unpredictable things like the pandemic could pull the rug from under your feet. When the chips are down and the push comes to shove, the hardest decision we’ll ever make is having to declare bankruptcy. Even then, it’s not the end of the world. You can still recover if you know how! Join Vera McCoy here on Financial 1st Aid today! Move from bankrupt to abundance as Vera shows you how to start your business smartly and recover from bankruptcy a lot more quickly.

Episodes

May 23, 2022 36 mins

“Stay laser-focused because obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals.” - Ron Odom

 

In this episode, my guests, Dr. Marc Halpern and Ron Odom discuss the significance of a good mindset and how personal performance can be improved. We highlight how even being held back does not exempt us from success. 

 

Dr. Marc Halpern is the leading expert in industrial phase-transfer catalysis and the founder of PTC Orga...

Mark as Played

“You're only going to ever achieve as much in your business as you've achieved in your personal development.” - Laura DiBenedetto

 

In this episode, Laura DiBenedetto, the best-selling author of The Six Habits, joins the show to discuss her journey to retiring with a six-figure passive income. Laura shares her approach to entrepreneurship, which revolves around creating a company that others will enjoy working for and treating peop...

Mark as Played
May 14, 2022 35 mins

“When you have that ability, that excitement, that joy to change something in an industry, that you're in choosing the right path, and things start to happen for the good, for the benefit of others and for yourself.” - Eddie Sand

 

In this episode, Eddie Sand "The Optimistic Marketer" and Vera discuss the number one mistake people make when trying to scale their business - being money-driven instead of purpose-driven. Eddie shares ...

Mark as Played

“Stop worrying about what others think and let life shift in the way that it needs to.” - Sherita Herring

 

Author and philanthropist Sherita Herring joins us today to pinpoint what holds us back from living the life we want. She highlights the value of loving what you do, walking in your truth, and looking deep within yourself to understand what matters the most to you.

 

Sherita is the founder of the Philanthropy Alliance Foundat...

Mark as Played

In this episode, I'm joined by I'm Christian LeFer, the founder and owner of Instant Nonprofit, a company whose mission is to help people become nonprofits by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance required to complete the 501c3 application process without the need for an attorney. Instant Nonprofit’s satisfaction rate is very high because they're not just here to make money, they’re here to help people achieve th...

Mark as Played

“Learning to make the right choices that lead to good outcomes puts you in the position for success early on in life.” - John Terry

 

A two-time martial arts Hall of Fame inductee, John brings years of black belt experience to helping people, young and old, discover and develop the Black Belt Leader within and lead themselves with Black Belt Excellence.  They can then use their leadership and influence to create high-performance, p...

Mark as Played

“Tomorrow is not promised. You don’t know what tomorrow might bring or what might happen, so take action today.” - Aazim Sharp

Aazim Sharp’s credit crashed, alongside the housing market, back in 2008. As a result, he lost several homes to foreclosure and couldn’t pay his expenses, ruining his credit. He knew right then that he had to do something to get his life back on track. 

Aazim realized that traditional "credit repair" tactic...

“As an entrepreneur, you have to make tough decisions. and most of those tough decisions are financial decisions.” - Vera McCoy

 

Phil Pelucha belongs to the top 1% of income earners in his niche for the past decade. He founded the Billionaires in Boxers to help service-based businesses achieve celebrity authority status. 

I thought I would do a twist on my podcast and feature it with Phil, who is also a podcast host. His “Billiona...

Mark as Played

“The world is in a state of great flux…we're having exponential impact on the world by helping each of our clients to help their clients.” - Robert Grigore

“So many people are sold the dream on one pillar of the business, thinking that that's going to take them to success when in reality, it takes multiple pillars to create that successful company.” - Kyle Kruger

 

There are so many masterminds and coaching programs that promise yo...

Mark as Played

“If your dreams are big enough, you’re gonna start to see some very creative ways to get what you want for a lot cheaper.” - Kyle Duelund

Kyle Duelund, together with his partner, Janie Grenier, works with motivated spirits just like yours who want to leave their day jobs and embrace the entrepreneurial adventure. In other words, he offers guidance and support to individuals to make them realize their dreams!

His purpose is “Now, Fo...

Mark as Played

“Starting my own gig or my own business is pretty much like heading into a [serious] committed relationship. It requires work from both parties. It requires attention. It’s a commitment...” - Michelle Clarke

 

When we think of improv theater, we think of it as a form of art and entertainment, not realizing that it offers lessons that can be applied to any business. We have Michelle Clarke, a global online facilitator, speaker, and ...

“If you are driven with a passion to succeed in a certain area…you are going to have the courage to step out and face and do whatever you can one decision at a time to overcome the next obstacle...” - Anna Kelley

 

Being a woman in the real estate industry poses several unique challenges that may seem hard to overcome at first. This is why Anna Kelley is on a mission to help women in real estate make wise and conservative decisions...

Mark as Played

“People are inspired by your ability to share your personal story, to make them join your journey...” - Lynn Lewis, PhD

Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! Insurance has always been a great safety net for entrepreneurs who are venturing in such a high-risk endeavor. The challenge for them though is choosing the right policy for their current needs and situation.

This is the challenge that Lynn Lewis, PhD, wants to ad...

Mark as Played

“At the end of the day, our goal is to teach you financial freedom through trading.” - Ryan Nocera

Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! Stock trading may seem complex and daunting for beginners, and that’s normal. Ryan Nocera is an experienced stock trader who helps business professionals double their stock trading accounts within 30 minutes–guaranteed.

No matter what the overall market does and regardless if his clie...

Mark as Played

“You have to stop and relax, go outside…and just connect to nature again and then realize what you accomplished that day. Praise yourself.” - Ramona Mooney

Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! All people are powerful enough to change their lives for the better, but not all of them know how to extract that power within them and turn it into concrete actions. This is where our guest, Ramona Mooney, comes in. 

Ramona, th...

Mark as Played
January 17, 2022 19 mins

“Be inspired and just continue putting on what you’ve done and count your winnings on a daily [basis].” - C. F. Jackson

Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! Building credibility, authority, and brand awareness via television can be considered a diversion to the social media-heavy approach that many entrepreneurs are taking today. 

C.F. Jackson, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iDefine TV, is a leading entrep...

Mark as Played
September 12, 2021 27 mins

Did you know that your mindset around money can affect how you deal with your finances? Financial success is not just determined by external factors but by internal ones as well. Today’s guest is Cathy Derksen, Founder of Inspired Tenacity. She is an author, coach, mentor, and financial planner helping women tap into their greatness and achieve financial security. Her message is that our attitude and per...

Mark as Played

Finding capital is one of the biggest challenges that any new business owner encounters. When Jurie Van Rensburg left his 9-5 corporate job to become an entrepreneur, it’s certainly one of the challenges he faced. When you burn all bridges and decide to become an entrepreneur fulltime, you will not have the same team support that you had with your old job. There are a lot of things up-and-coming entrepreneurs struggle with. Learn h...

Mark as Played

If you want to protect yourself and your family financially, then understanding insurance policies is a great way to start. Knowing and understanding your insurance policy will give you the know-how to leverage it effectively. In this episode, Vera McCoy, Esq. sits down for an interview with Steven LaBroi, Chief Strategist of The LaBroi Insurance Group, LLC. Steven discusses insurance, its historic roots, different products, and ho...

Mark as Played

Do you want to achieve financial control? Then you need to learn infinite banking. The show’s guest today is Scott Schwarz, a 30-year veteran of the insurance and financial services industry and the Founder of Never Too Much Money. Scott talks with Vera McCoy, Esq. about how infinite banking is the process of spending each dollar twice. You can get rid of personal debt and invest with the same do...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    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.

    2. Stuff You Missed in History Class

    Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.

    3. Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

    4. The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    5. Crime Junkie

    If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.