💡 From overcoming immense personal challenges to establishing a successful insurance agency, Angela Turntine's journey is one of resilience, faith, and determination.

Raised in public housing and facing numerous obstacles, Angela shares how she transformed her life, founded Turntine Insurance Agency, and became a beacon of service in her community.

In this episode, Angela discusses:

✅ Her inspiring path from public housing to owning a successful business

✅ The importance of service and faith in achieving greatness

✅ Challenges and lessons learned as a woman in the insurance industry

✅ Insights on insurance for real estate investors and business owners

✅ Her plans to establish a career institute to help individuals without college degrees Angela's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of providing exemplary service.

Guest & Hosts:

🎤 Guest: Angela Turntine

🎤 Co-host: @1domenickepps

🎤 Co-host: @randallmonfiston

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

00:20 Welcome to the Forte Podcast

00:59 Special Guest: Chef Eck

01:16 Real Estate Investments and Success Tips

03:22 Podcast Bloopers and Fun Moments

04:25 Introducing Angela Herty

04:49 Angela's Journey: From Public Housing to Insurance

07:01 Challenges and Triumphs

12:04 Faith and Family

19:33 Career Growth and Mentorship

24:52 Independent Agents vs. Captive Agents

26:08 Starting from Scratch: Building an Insurance Agency

28:18 Steps to Open an Insurance Agency

31:55 Challenges and Sacrifices of Running a Business

35:17 Importance of Proper Insurance Coverage

37:05 Navigating Insurance Policies and Claims

43:49 Business Insurance and Future Goals

49:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

"In order for me to be who I am, I had to be me. I couldn't conform to what people thought."

In this episode of The Forte Podcast, hosts Dominic Epps and Randall Sten sit down with Renee Battle, also known as the 'Funeral Service Diva,' who shares her journey of modernizing the family funeral home business. Renee discusses her transition from aspiring attorney to funeral director, her experiences on Capitol Hill, and the impactful changes she has brought to the family business in Suffolk, Virginia. The conversation dives into the generational shifts in the funeral industry, the importance of personalized services, and the balance of maintaining family traditions while innovating for the future.

In this episode, Renee shares:

✅ Her background and career journey from Capitol Hill to the funeral industry

✅ Community engagement and continued education for the industry

✅ Building personal connections with clients and creating an uplifting environment

✅ Overcoming traditional family business dynamics

✅ The importance of personalization and empathy in funeral services

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Guest & Hosts:

🎤 Guest: Renee Battle - https://www.instagram.com/reneeabattle/

🎤 Co-host: https://www.instagram.com/1domenickepps/

🎤 Co-host: https://www.instagram.com/randallmonfiston/

#TheFortePodcast #MatthewGilliard #FranchiseOwner #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #HealthAndWellness #CommunityImpact #PodcastDrop

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

00:20 Welcome to the Forte Podcast

03:42 Special Guest Introduction: Renee Battle

04:38 Renee's Background and Career Journey

08:42 Insights into the Funeral Industry

12:25 Capitol Hill Experience

15:27 The Shift Towards Modernization

15:57 Embracing Personal Style

17:03 Renovation and Client Reactions

20:35 Personalization in Funeral Services

23:46 Balancing Tradition and Innovation

25:22 Navigating Family Business Dynamics

32:43 Future Vision and Expansion

35:15 Contact and Social Media Presence

💡 "Awareness is the key to success. In this episode, Andre Prince, a financial advisor, and former engineer, shares his incredible journey from civil engineering to becoming a financial mogul.

Andre discusses the importance of financial awareness, managing emotions in investment decisions, and the rule of 72. He also dives into the significance of building a cash flow machine and the discipline required to achieve financial freedom.

Don't miss Andre's insights into the psychology of money, the power of residual income, and his future goals of expanding his financial team.

In this episode, Andre shares:

✅ How financial awareness changed his life

✅ The rule of 72 explained

✅ The importance of managing emotions in financial decisions

✅ Strategies for building residual and compounding income

✅ How to invest wisely and develop financial discipline

Get ready to elevate your financial literacy and take control of your wealth-building journey!

Guest & Hosts:

🎤 Guest: Andre Prince

🎤 Co-host: @1domenickepps

🎤 Co-host: @randallmonfiston

#TheFortePodcast #AndrePrince #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #Financialawareness #EntrepreneurMindset #InvestingWisely #SuccessTips #PodcastDrop

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

00:20 Welcome to the Forte Podcast

03:20 Guest Introduction: Financial Advisor Andre

03:51 Andre's Journey: From Engineering to Finance

06:43 Challenges and Realizations

08:25 Cultural Background and Early Life

11:34 College Life and Career Beginnings

19:18 Financial Awareness and Advice

28:12 Understanding What Banks Want

29:02 The Importance of Cash Flow

30:13 Financial Education and Asset Protection

31:08 Transition from Engineering to Finance

33:15 The Concept of Residual Income

36:34 The Rule of 72 Explained

48:38 Emotional Intelligence in Financial Decisions

56:47 Building a Financially Secure Future

58:23 Contact Information and Closing Remarks