Proven By Ruben Podcast

Collecting vintage clothing and antiques is in Bertha “Bertie” Fernandez blood. Her beautiful mother (shown on store tags) has always been her inspiration. Bertie adored looking at photos of her growing up in the 50's, listening to her stories and admiring her style of clothing and home decor. Born in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from FIDM in Los Angeles and earned a Bachelors in Design from the University of Hawaii. With two then three beautiful kids in tow she began her journey from costume designer to pin up photographer and now owner of Bertie's Retro Boutique! She is extremely grateful for all the wonderful people she has met, mistakes she's made and things she's learned. Cheers to loving ourselves just the way we are! More here: https://www.bertiesnc.com/    SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/   MERCH: https://bit.ly/2NgGRYJ  Real Estate Careers: https://bit.ly/2IqYYwr  Create your OWN podcast: https://a

Brian retired after 20yrs of service from the US Navy in ‘06. He moved to FtBragg to work as a contractor. He had an interest in real estate & started his career in '07. Sharon had lived in the Fayetteville area since 1988. She had a 20yr career as a Registered Nurse but has always had a passion for real estate, as evidenced by the many personal homes she had purchase & sold before getting into real estate. Her philosophy was "some people buy cars every few years, I bought houses". Fast forward to ‘11, Brian & Sharon met, married in ‘12, & started working together. WHT is now a group of professionals that all hold the same vision & standards to be your expert resource whether buying or selling a home--or looking for a great career! Their agents & their admin staff consider the chance to educate, coach, & represent people with one of their biggest invest a privilege & this passion allowed them to help buyers & sellers close on 270+ homes in ‘17! www.facebook.com/WelcomeHomeF

Leslie and Justin Pearson are serial entrepreneurs and are the owners/founders of the Fayetteville Pie Company and Vizcaya Villa. When Justin, and Leslie decided to open a local lunch spot, they knew they wanted to make large quantities of food using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and yet have it served quickly. They decided on serving individual savory and sweet pies and thus Fayetteville Pie Company was born! Now their company pushes out 4000-5000 (even more for special events) pies ever single month! These amazing pies have been recognized and rewarded the Mayors Small Business Award in 2017, deemed Best Pie in NC by tastingtable.com, voted BEST new restaurant by Up and Coming Magazine and voted BEST lunch spot by the Fayetteville Observer Readers Choice Awards. Even Alton Brown got down on the action and had to get a taste of these savory and sweet pies! Check out more here: https://www.fayettevillepiecompany.com/   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more her

Ladd's career as a serial entrepreneur with a focus in real estate began in 2004 when Ladd launched his first law firm as a solo attorney. His firm became one of the top real estate/business firms in the area. In 2009, Ladd sold his law practice to the attorneys in his practice, and beginning as CEO/Dir. of Markt/Business Dev. for his wife's fast growing real estate company. In 2013, Ladd left a traditional real estate company and was launching Operating Principal of a new Keller Williams franchise in Wilmington, NC. Ladd acts as the OP of Keller Williams and under his leadership and guidance has become the fastest growing real estate company in southeastern North Carolina, growing to over 235 agents with over 1600 closed units and $370M in closed sales vol. for 2017. During this time, the original sales team now known as REACH Properties still operates averaging over 150 units/yr since 2014. Check out more: https://www.stephaniegasparovic.com/agent-profile/ladd-gasparovic-9339881   SUBSCRIBE to the YouT

Benjamin Stout is the Founder and President of Ben Stout Construction. Graduating from the University of GA with a degree in business mgmt, he is no stranger to business & entrepreneurship. Thru Stouts hard work, he was recognized for excellence in dollar vol. and units sold at a local ERA franchise. In 2003, while flipping homes himself & gaining greater knowledge on how homes were built in new construction, he earned his NC Gen. Contr. License and in 2012, earned his Unlimited License! Projects conducted by his company range from custom homes & renovations, to commercial up-fits & new buildings. Stout also served on the Board of Directors for the Fayetteville Association of HomeBuilders, as well as serving on various committees within the organization from 2012 until 2015. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the City of Fayetteville Zoning Commission, which allows him to help grow the city in the most responsible manner possible. More info here: https://benstoutconstruction.com/   S

Timothy Dudley is currently the 28 year old owner of Quick Property Solutions, a remarkable company that specializes in property acquisition and management. After leaving college to pursue his dream, Timothy purchased his first property at 23 years old and aggressively continued to build toward the $500,000 in real assets that his company possesses today. Some of Timothy’s favorite aspects of building his business include working with wholesalers and other real estate agents, networking and collaborating with other investors, and ultimately putting together and closing the deal. Timothy’s vision is to create wealth through his real estate endeavors while teaching other individuals the concepts and principles that continue to make him a success. Being from Arapahoe, NC, a rural area that lacks access to many wealth-building opportunities, Timothy realizes the importance of providing opportunities for others.   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://prov

Kelsy Timas is the CEO/ Founding Director of Guiding Wellness Institute. She is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Life Coach and Wellness Educator assisting the world in discovering and recovering a life in balance. A proud member of the American Holistic Health Association (AHHA), International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), National Board of Drugless Practitioners, Board of Directors for Connections of Cumberland County, Chambers for Hope, and Sustainable Neighbors. Kelsy is on a mission to serve humanity in their journey and return to holism, she invests her time and talents in people and organizations looking for wellness solutions that move us toward a more balanced and integrative world. Her vision for the future is the driving force behind the growth and development of her company, Guiding Wellness Institute Inc. Check out more here: http://guidingwellness.com/   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/ &nb

Tiffany and Jimmy Niles are the owners of Axes & X's which is Fayetteville's FIRST indoor axe throwing range! You'll hear about their struggles, where they are going next and WHY they do what they do! Book their mobile targets for private parties, corporate events, team building, and more. "Transforming ordinary events into AXEtrodinary adventures!" Check out more here: https://www.instagram.com/axesandxs/   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/   MERCH: https://bit.ly/2NgGRYJ  Real Estate Careers: https://bit.ly/2IqYYwr  Create your OWN podcast: https://amzn.to/2DWKFKL 

Patrick Leclair is the owner of LECLAIRS GENERAL STORE in the Haymount community in Fayetteville, NC. LECLAIRS GENERAL STORE provides customers with a nostalgic feel of all things old and new. It's a one-stop-shop for most of life's necessities offering a wide variety of items such as, coffee, tea, wine, craft beer, apparel, books, plants, art, vintage decor, antiques, local goods and more! Quick background on Patrick: -He graduated from Oswego State University with a degree in Marketing. -Director of Visuals for the US - Club Monaco: Ralph Lauren -Regional Manager of Stores at Club Monaco: Ralph Lauren Check out more here: https://www.leclairsgeneralstore.com/   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/   MERCH: https://bit.ly/2NgGRYJ  Real Estate Careers: https://bit.ly/2IqYYwr  Create your OWN podcast: https://amzn.to/2DWKFKL 

The PRESSED Story started in 2011 when owner Ashley Thompson moved to North Carolina to begin her journey as a military spouse. A creative spirit and a passion for design led her to begin a design company while her husband was deployed overseas. In 2015, Ashley took her love for design, creative marketing experience and retail background and opened PRESSED - A Creative Space. She wanted to create a place for people to be inspired through great design and unique products. Where people can find unique treasures, meet like-minded friends and discover what drives their creativity. Now located at 120 Hay Street, PRESSED is a retail store that features uniquely curated, beautifully crafted and well designed products. PRESSED also hosts events and creative workshops where you can learn a new creative skill or just hang out with friends in an inspiring space! Check out more here: http://pressednc.com   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/

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Zan Monroe is currently the CEO of the Longleaf Pine REALTORS in Fayetteville, NC. Zan Monroe is an entrepreneur who started his first business at the age of 16 and his first corporation at the age of 21. He now oversees the operation of numerous businesses and corporations. Zan is a writer, speaker and consultant. He has published two books, Stories of Uncle Adrian and 7 Lessons for Success. He records, writes and speaks to thousands of people each year about mastery, business, sales, marketing, leadership and investing. Zan’s Leadership and Management coaching helps entrepreneurs raise their production and become more profitable. His events enable companies to create a clear vision of the future and develop the skills that turn talent into production. Zan travels the world serving the needs of his clients but his heart is with his family, in his hometown of Fayetteville, NC. Check out more here: http://zanmonroe.com/ Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube c

Alyssa Hennessey, Suzy Hrabovsky, Ingrid Marthy, and Sylvia Ray (who came in unexpectedly and to our delight, near the end of the podcast) sit down with me to talk about ALL that The Center for Economic Empowerment & Development (CEED), formerly known as the Women’s Center of Fayetteville, has to offer our community! Check out more here: https://www.ncceed.org/about/ Ruben Garcia is the CEO of Proven By Ruben Productivity Coaching and Business Development. He is the former CEO of Keller Williams Fayetteville where him and his team were able to break all time records in agent count, closed units, GCI, listings taken, listings sold, contracts written and profit share in 2017. Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/   MERCH: https://bit.ly/2NgGRYJ  Real Estate Careers: https://bit.ly/2IqYYwr  Create your OWN podcast: https://amzn.to/2DWKFKL 

William Ryan Harrell is an award winning marketing consultant for several marketing firms, and an active entrepreneur. He is the Co-Owner at American Tattoo Society, Founder at The All American Tattoo Convention and the head honcho at Creative Champion. In the last 15 years Ryan has built and sold 3 award winning marketing firms. With over a decade of experience designing and building brands online, Ryan brings together creative marketing knowledge and the nuts & bolts of web technology to give clients flawlessly executed new media expertise. Ryan has personally won 60+ national and international awards for design, marketing & business since 1999. Check out more here: http://www.americantattoosociety.com/ Ruben Garcia is the CEO of Proven By Ruben Productivity Coaching and Business Development. He is the former CEO of Keller Williams Fayetteville. Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https:/

From working at Able Body Labor without guaranteed work to the CEO of his own company, Cutting Edge Gifts. Eric Chandler started his selling career when he started selling CUTCO knives. He went from the worst in his class to ending his 17 week period as the #1 rep in the office and remained the top rep for the rest of the year. By his 2nd year with CUTCO he was running a CUTCO branch in Burlington, NC, recruited 63 sales reps in 3 months and finished #1 in the division which was amongst the top in the nation. With a high school wrestling record of 135-3, three state titles, and a national title in college, he’s no stranger to high level pressure and competition. Check out more here: https://www.cuttingedgegift.com/ Ruben Garcia is the CEO of Proven By Ruben Productivity Coaching and Business Development. He is the former CEO of Keller Williams Fayetteville. Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https

Tiffany Spell started off in the mortgage industry in 2002 as a receptionist at a local mortgage company. Quickly moved from processor, to closing department to working side by side with a top producer at Wells Fargo. In 2012, Tiffany decided to go out on her own and in those three years, placed herself in the Top 10 for Movement Mortgage in units and in the top 1% of loan originators in America for the last two years. Check out more here: https://www.facebook.com/LoanOfficerTiffany/ Ruben Garcia is the CEO of Proven By Ruben Productivity Coaching and Business Development. He is the former CEO of Keller Williams Fayetteville where him and his team were able to break all time records in agent count, closed units, GCI, listings taken, listings sold, contracts written and profit share in 2017. Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/   MERCH: https://bit.ly/2NgGRYJ  Rea

Ginger Vereen is the CEO and founder of Ginger & Co. A native of Wake Forest, and a graduate of East Carolina University, she proudly calls North Carolina and the Triangle home. With a degree in finance and tons of determination, Ginger embarked upon a career in real estate in 2010. After recognizing her leadership skills and the principle that strength occurs in numbers, she founded Ginger & Co in 2013. Despite building a real estate career in rocky economic times, Ginger has experienced enormous success. In 2014, Ginger was named a National Association of Realtor’s Top 30 under 30, a Rising Star by Keller Williams and the North Carolina Association of Realtors. This drive, determination, and unwavering professionalism has launched Ginger & Co into one of the Triangle’s award winning real estate teams. Check out more here: https://www.gingersellsthetriangle.com/ Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check ou

Ralph Locklear is the CEO of Southeastern General Contractors and has over 12yrs of experience Designing & Building Commercial & Residential Structures. SEGC has grown to become one of the most sought after custom builders in North Carolina. Check out more here: https://southeasternhomebuilders.com/ Ruben Garcia is the CEO of Proven By Ruben Productivity Coaching and former CEO of Keller Williams Fayetteville where him and his team were able to break all time records in agent count, closed units, GCI, listings taken, listings sold, contracts written and profit share in 2017. Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/   MERCH: https://bit.ly/2NgGRYJ  Real Estate Careers: https://bit.ly/2IqYYwr  Create your OWN podcast: https://amzn.to/2DWKFKL 

Halle Vargas-Sullivan, who performs under the name Lee Vasi, attended school in Fayetteville and got her start performing in “The Lion King” on Broadway when she was 9 years old. She played the role of Nala and performed with the award-winning show for about a year and a half. She is also a veteran of Cape Fear Regional Theatre performances, including “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “Hairspray” and “Return to the Forbidden Planet.” Lee has her own unique style and she calls it “Spanglish-pop-R&B". She said, "I use R&B chords and trap percussion, but I also incorporate Latin percussion and rhythms and sounds, and my lyrics are always bilingual because I’m multi-racial. So I feel like it’s important for me to express every part of who I am.” Check out more here: https://soundcloud.com/leevasi Ruben Garcia is the CEO of Proven By Ruben Productivity Coaching and former CEO of Keller Williams Fayetteville. Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel

Trenton has worked in the Real Estate market for 11+ years. Being born and raised in Fayetteville, Trenton knows Fayetteville and surrounding areas as well as anyone. His understanding of today's market is second to none. His goals are to show clients the ease of selling and/or buying a home when done correctly and to build positive relationships that extend well beyond closing. Trenton opened Dogwood Realty Group in March of 2015. He and his wife Natasha have two boys that keep them very busy. Trenton is the Worship Pastor at his church in Fayetteville. He enjoys spending time with his family, working out and has a passion for playing golf. Check out more here: https://www.dogwoodrealtygroup.com/ Ruben Garcia is the CEO of Proven By Ruben Productivity Coaching and former CEO of Keller Williams Fayetteville. Lets connect on ALL social media platforms @ProvenByRuben   SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2PGm5FK  Check out more here: https://provenbyruben.com/   MERCH: https://bit.ly