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Most people think to build wealth you have to amass a lot of money and get on a hot stock tip or get lucky with a multiconglomerate business. But what if that thought was wrong? What if all you needed to do was invest $100/month to begin building wealth? In this episode Odell interviews financial expert AreJay Martin. In this episode they discuss: - How AreJay was able to save $25,000 and pay off $50,000 worth of debt. - How to simplify investing so that even a teenager can explain it. - Why it's important for your financial advisor to be financially savvy themselves. - What you should do if you don't have money to invest.   To learn more about what AreJay and what he offers visit: www.AreJayMartin.com

Tom Krieglstein is an entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, and trainer. For the past 15 years Tom has gone from developing software to building one of the largest speaking and training companies in the college space.   He has since branched out his offerings to corporate clients and we sat down to talk with Tom about what it's like to transition to serving an entirely different market. Some of the advice Tom shares for new entrepreneurs that may seem a little different than most is:   - Don't quit your day job. - Employ a special type of mentor that everyone can access. - Why writing a book may not be for you.   Tom is an entrepreneurial savvant and is shooting his way to the top. This episode will be gold for new entrepreneurs and new speakers.

On this episode we will discuss how Bonny Shade overcame sexual assault to create a movement to end sexual assault everywhere. She's a nationally recognized expert in sexual assault prevention and she sits down with Odell to give a deep dive into how: - You can turn your mess into a message. - Why your story is so powerful. - What working with an agency is like and when new speakers should look into doing so. - And more. To learn more about Bonny and her work visit her on social: @BonnyShadeBB across all platforms Also visit: www.BonnyShade.com . . Bonny Shade has a major life goal: end sexual assault -and she does that by speaking to thousands of students nationwide on the topics of Sexaul Assault Education, Women’s Empowerment and Building Community.  As an author in leadership and risk reduction topics, Bonny is using her voice to make a difference.  With a Bachelor's degree from Florida Gulf Coast University & a Master's degree from Bowling Green State University, she dives into difficult conversation

In this time of social acceptance your business and your brand has to have some kind of cultural relevance. I had a great time interviewing Mr. Jeff Dess and Lenny Williams from Trill or Not Trill.   Their educational consulting firm is all about creating culturally relevant leadership development programs. Listen in on how you can use some of their ideas to see how you can add cultural relevance to the work you do.   For more information on Jeff and Lenny simply visit: www.TrillOrNotTrill.com

In this interview I sat down with podcast host, military vet, and professional speaker Sean Douglas. Sean and I discuss how being selected to be on 50+ podcasts in 2018 helped his speaking business soar to new heights. In this episode we discuss: - How to reach out to podcast hosts the right way to increase chances on being invited on their show. - Resources you can tap into to better understand the podcasting world. - And more! If you want to be on more podcast episodes you won't want to miss the nuggets and jewels that are shared on this interview.   For more information on Sean, his podcast, and his products check out:   www.thesuccesscorps.com

This episode is for small business owners who want to partner with credit unions in their community and beyond. Business strategist and consultant Andrea Ashcraft shares her insight as a credit union professional.   In this interview Andrea dives deep into: - Who to contact and how to contact them. - How to align your products and services with the credit union's motto. - What types of businesses they partner with. - And more!

This episode is the second of two conversations with accountants that discuss how their services can not just help solopreneurs, but also how they, as accpountants can expand their business. This interview is with Ephraim Egbele. Ephraim is the founder and director of The EFS group in Houston, Texas. EFS Group is a team of Certified Public Accountants with over 30 years of combined experience. Their pristine reputation stems from their ability to build lasting relationships with their clients and solve their financial needs quickly and efficiently.  In this interview we discuss: - How accountants provide value to businesses outside of just doing taxes. - How accountants really make money. - What are some potential ideas accountants can use to create more money and revenue for themselves outside of just doing taxes. ------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about Ephraim and the EFS group visit: https://www.efsgllc.com/ --------------------------------------------------------

Have you ever owed the IRS money and didn't know what to do?Odds are you either had a bad accountant or didn't have one at all. Accountants add supreme value to all businesses that plan on making money. On this episode we interview Kirsha Campbell. She's the owner and operator of The Boutique Accounting Ltd. She helps construction-related & real estate businesses move from chaos to cashflow, & wealth. Our interview covers her process in doing this and how other accountants can offer more value to their clients and customers. ---------------------------------------------------------------- You can learn more about Kirsha's business by visiting: https://www.theboutiqueaccounting.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Check out more episodes from the show by visiting: www.TheOdellBizzellShow.com

In this episode I sit down with my lovely wife Sierra and we discuss our journey of being together for 14+ years and being married for 11+ years. We talk about the misconceptions of marriage, what we learned in pre-marital counseling, what we would do if we were single now, and a ton of other things.   Take a listen and laugh with us as we chat about one of the most challenging things two human beings can do, get married.   Find out more about Odell and his work with LifeBoats here:   www.LifeBasedOnATrueStory.com 

Every now and again I get fortunate and get to interview some outstanding people in the athletic world. In this interview I get to interview 2x NCAA champion, WNBA professional basketball player, Olympian, and great human being.   In this interview we discuss leadership, accountability, goal setting, winning championships at UConn, and how she went from being a kid from Canada living her dream and so much more.   Hear us talk about: How she chose to go to UConn. What it’s like being a pro now. Where she finds pickup games during the off season. How younger players can best prep for major college ball. Why she wants to be a role model for the next generation. Who she likes to watch and why? And who she hates playing against.   Follow her on IG @KiaNurse and on Twitter @kaynurse11

**Warning**   This episode is entitled Behind Closed Doors because Odell records a conversation with him and a close friend. They discuss racism, the #MeToo movement, politics, and other things using explicit language.   The goal of this segment is to help everyone understand that we all say things behind closed doors that others wouldn't approve of, but if we can come to understand that, we can argue less and accomplish more.   Hope you enjoy.

On this episode Odell interviews the one and only Chris Widener. Chris is one of the top speakers in the entire world who is also a New York Times best-selling author. This interview will walk you through: - How to gain influence and credibility with the top people in your industry. - What "hard work" actually is in Chris's world and how he gets paid $20,000+ per speech. - Where to start if you don't know where to start.   You'll also hear Odell and Chris talk about positioning and what type of plumbers you should hire and why! To learn more about Chris, check out his website: www.ChrisWidener.com

How do you turn adversity into your advantage?   That's what this episode is all about. In this episode Odell interviews former Wake Forest basketball standout and inspirational speaker, Adell Harris who is a leading authority in turning your adversity into your greatest advantage. From being adopted to overcoming abuse to being a division 1 basketball player and young coach, Adell has gone through a ton of experiences that would cause most people to fold.   In our interview we discuss how you can stay motivated despite obstacles, how to overcome failure, and what it truly means to "Refuse to Lose."   For more information on Adell please visit:   Website: www.RTLAdell.com Follow on Social Media: Instagram & Twitter: @RTL_AdellHarris  

How do you get along with people that you don't get?   In this episode Odell is interviewing a friend of his who he doesn't get. The person he's interviewing thinks Colin Kapernick's protest was stupid and he loves the president. In his own unique way Odell maneuvers through the dialogue without getting angry. See how you what tips you can get from listening to this episode.

This podcast has gone through 3 major changes. From the sometimes offensive version "What Do You Say When," to the inspirational interviews of "Eat It, Sleep It, Breathe It," and now to simply "The Odell Bizzell Show." This episode discusses the changes along with the 5 month absence of new episodes. Odell also touches on a concept he will be spending a lot of time discussing which is personality entrepreneurship. Take a listen and begin following Odell closely as he moves forward into new and exciting endeavors. For more information visit www.FromWordsToWealth.com

Many times we start working at jobs or in careers simply because we need the money. Once we get established many want to move on to bigger and better, but few ever are able to make that move successfully. In this episode of the podcast we are going to interview Ms. Jada Drew.  Jada Monica Drew is a Leadership and Diversity Consultant who partners with organizational and educational leaders to create professional development solutions in leadership and diversity for personnel and to develop sustainable practices for equity and inclusion. She is a former higher ed pro and has now written and released 2 books and given presentations all over the world related to diversity and leadership. In this interview we cover: Consistent steps for vendors/outsiders interested in having working relationships with the higher education industry. How to balance doing your job well and doing your business on the side. Things you should do before you leave your job if you desire to work your business full time. To learn more ab

This is an amazing interview for higher educational professionals that are potentially looking to venture out and do their own thing. This will be the 1st of 2 interviews with higher ed pros that started their own businesses while still being super productive.  In this interview I Mr. Michael Finkley. Michael Finkley is a higher education professional from South Carolina and also the founder of The Finkley Experience an educational consulting firm. As a higher education professional Michael and I discuss the a multitude of things including: Tips to encourage apathetic students on college campuses. How aspirations outside of higher ed help you be a better employee. How seeing yourself as a role model and inspiration for your students can encourage you. Why more young black males should consider higher ed. How to better help promote a culture of diversity if you’re not a person of color. Best strategies for networking at conferences.   For more information on Michael and his company or to just reach out to hi

No matter what your interests are, you can make a full-time income from your passion and your talents. This interview speaks to that premise. In this interview we sit down with Timothy Shropshire comedian and host whose videos have reached millions worldwide. “Talented, gifted, creative and hysterical” were the words used to describe Comedian Tim Shropshire by one America’s Leading Motivational Speaker’s Les Brown.  Comedian Tim Shropshire has a unique comedic style that stirs the hearts and funny bones of people from various backgrounds. Tim, a former N.C. A&T State football letterman and Fayetteville, N.C. native, recently released his debut stand-up comedy DVD “My British Wife & I”. This special chronicles the ins and outs of his life experiences with an uninhibited, comedic spin. Tim captures his audience by his creative story-telling and improv abilities. When not on stage performing you can catch Tim on the web producing clean original comedic webisodes for his Fans, Friends and Family. Tim's vi

Have you ever been on social media and posted something about social justice? Have you ever seen someone post something insensitive on social media? Have you ever wanted to do more but didn't know what to do? If so you will learn a lot from our guest Aleidra Allen. Aleidra Allen is a social change advocate and entrepreneur. With a background in higher education administration. Aleidra has also shared her perspectives on larger platforms through her blog, www.aleidraallen.com, and as a repeating guest on HuffPost Live. Aleidra is now the founder and owner of PIE, which stands for Purpose In Everything. PIE is an online retailer that adds purpose to everyday purchases. The business practices social change philanthropy and donates a percentage of its net sales to organizations and entities engaged in social change work. To see how you can contribute to her work check out Aleidra and PIE here: www.PieMovement.com

In this episode of the show I interviewed a mentor of mine Jullien Gordon.  Jullien’s mission is to help people achieve freedom through self-mastery, skill mastery, masterminds, and business mastery. He is Founder of TheFreedomSchool.com—an online university that teaches business and life coaches, consultants, speakers, and authors how to turn their intelligence into income and impact and build businesses bigger than themselves. Jullien Gordon is a 6-time author, 5-time TED speaker, and has been featured on MSNBC, Forbes, and INC Magazine. He earned his MBA and Masters in Education from Stanford University and his BA from UCLA in 3 years. Jullien is originally from Oakland, California and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Pam, and his daughter, Jada. In this episode we discuss: - Why every person is an entrepreneur even if they work a regular job. - How failure is an essential part of success. - How Jullien built a 6 figure business on top of a speaking business. - How to structure your