You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Marie Marquez, owner of Amplify Sports. Amplify Sports offers a wide variety of training for children, teens, and even adults. Marie found her love for basketball in 8th grade and went on to play pro and coach in the Junior NBA. Marie decided to open her own gym close to downtown Greenville, to help give back to the athletes in her community. Amplify Sports offers a wide variety of training, leagues, and camps to athletes with a passion for athletic development. Marie and her team offer training for all and challenge the mind, body, and soul, creating an experience that will push your boundaries. Make sure to tune in to find out more about Marie’s journey, as well as how you can sign up and get started with Amplify Sports.
Episode 74: Amplify Sports
After starting her basketball career in 8th grade, Marie Marquez never looked back. Marie went on to play basketball in college, went pro, coached for the Junior NBA, and now owns her own sports and training gym, Amplify Sports. Marie coached Junior NBA basketball in China, India, and Asia, before returning home and deciding to stay and open her own gym to help people in her community. Amplify Sports offers training, leagues, and camps for children, teens, and adults, with their athletes ranging from 7 years old to 74 years old. Tune in to learn more about Marie’s journey that led her to Amplify Sports, as well as how their training leaves people feeling better about themselves.
Amplify Sports
Marie Marquez
amplifysportssc.com
You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors. Bryan and Anthony talk about why Long-Term Care planning is so important and give tips on how to make this process easier. They talk about what insurance can help cover and even talk about the average price of Long-Term Care in our community. Tune in to find out how they can help you better plan for your future.
Episode 83: Long-Term Care Planning With Ballentine Capital Advisors
Do you have a Long-Term Care plan in place? If you don’t, it might be time to start thinking about it. Today we are joined by Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™ and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors on why you shouldn’t wait until you need Long-Term Care to start planning for it. They talk about common reasons some people do not plan for Long-Term Care such as the cost, unpleasant feelings associated with it, and not wanting to give up control of their life. Bryan and Anthony also talk about the average cost of Long-Term care in our community, and what insurance can help cover. Tune in to learn more about how you could be at risk if you do not have a plan in place, and how Bryan and Anthony can help you better plan for your future.
Ballentine Capital Advisors
Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™ and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™
When you hear “Long-Term Care” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Tomorrow we are joined by wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors, Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, who dive into this topic that not many people want to talk about. Bryan and Anthony talk about the variety of services designed to meet a person’s health needs during Long-Term Care, and how Long-Term Care looks different for everyone. They talk about the importance of planning for Long-Term Care now and even dive into conversations on how to qualify and afford care. Tune in tomorrow to learn more about why you should be planning now, and how Bryan and Anthony can help you better plan for your future.
You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Scott Crawford, who is running his 4th campaign with Undue Medical Debt (previously known as RIP Medical Debt). UNDUE Medical Debt was started by 2 retired debt collectors looking to help their community. 100% of what you donate goes to retiring debt, and just $1 can wipe out nearly $100 of medical debt. This year Scott aims to raise $48,000, which will help retire nearly $8.5 million of medical debt for nearly 8,000 families in Upstate SC, and Savannah, GA.
Ballentine Capital Advisors, the sponsor of the Connected by Community podcast, has decided to partner up with UNDUE Medical Debt for the second year in a row! Ballentine Capital Advisors aims to raise $4,000 to help eliminate medical debt for families in the communities of Upstate, SC, and Savannah, GA. Ballentine Capital Advisors will kick off this fundraiser by donating $1,000! Use the link below to donate to their campaign and help them reach their $4,000 goal, which will get Scott closer to his $48,000 goal.
https://www.unduemedicaldebt.org/campaign/ballentinecapitaladvisors-62400/
Episode 98: UNDUE Medical Debt
Today, we welcome back Scott Crawford with UNDUE Medical Debt (previously known as RIP Medical Debt). UNDUE Medical Debt has worked to retire over $12 billion worth of medical debt for families across the United States. This year, Scott Crawford is teaming up with the Upstate, SC Community, and Savannah, GA community to retire medical debt. Scott aims to raise $48,000, which will relieve around $8.5 million of medical debt for almost 8,000 families. 100% of what you donate goes to retiring debt, and just $1 has the power to wipe out nearly $100 medical debt.
Ballentine Capital Advisors, the sponsor of the Connected by Community podcast, has decided to partner up with UNDUE Medical Debt for the second year in a row! Ballentine Capital Advisors is aiming to raise $4,000 to help eliminate medical debt for families in the communities of Upstate, SC, as well as Savannah, GA. Ballentine Capital Advisors will kick off this fundraiser by donating $1,000! Use the link below to donate to their campaign and help them reach their $4,000 goal, which will get Scott closer to his $48,000 goal.
https://www.unduemedicaldebt.org/campaign/ballentinecapitaladvisors-62400/
You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Ryan Frazier, Co-Founder of Kanga Coolers. Ryan had an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age selling items on eBay, and when tasked with creating a successful product in college at Clemson University, he knew exactly what to do. Ryan helped create Kanga Coolers, an iceless cooler, that acts as a koozie for your case of beer, keeping it cold for up to 7 hours. Since its start, Kanga has expanded into new, bigger coolers, as well as ice blocks, and apparel, that have been featured on Shark Tank and MrBeast. Tune in to learn where you can buy your coolers locally in the Upstate, such as Ace Hardware or Palmetto Moon, how to customize your cooler online, and key details on a new product line dropping soon!
Episode 97: Kanga Coolers
If you were given $500 for a school project and told to make a successful product with it, could you? Today we are joined by Ryan Frazier Co-Founder of Kanga Coolers, who did exactly that! Kanga Coolers was started as a Clemson University class project, but has since turned into a widely successful brand, which has many product lines that have been featured on Shark Tank and MrBeast. Kanga Coolers are iceless coolers, that act as a koozie for your beer, keeping it cold for up to 7 hours. Kanga Coolers offers the Kase Mate, Pouch, Backpack, a new beer block, and tons of apparel. Tune in to learn where you can get your Kanga Coolers in the Upstate, customize your cooler online, and key details on a new product line dropping soon!
Kanga Coolers
Ryan Frazier, Co-Founder
kangacoolers.com
Greekville returns to Greenville! Come experience Greek culture through food, dance, and music. Be sure to visit their new “Plaka” which features their Taverna and vendors … be “Greek for a Day.” The community of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will celebrate its 38th Annual Greenville Greek Festival May 17 – 19, 2024.
Last year, we had Tori Zambrano on the podcast to talk about the Greek Fest.
For more information on this year's festival, visit their website.
greekforaday.com
Episode 96: Greenville Greek Festival
Greekville returns to Greenville! Come experience Greek culture through food, dance, and music. Be sure to visit their new “Plaka” which features their Taverna and vendors … be “Greek for a Day.” The community of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will celebrate its 38th Annual Greenville Greek Festival May 17 – 19, 2024.
Last year, we had Tori Zambrano on the podcast to talk about the Greek Fest. Tune in to last year's episode to learn more.
For more information on this year's festival, visit their website.
greekforaday.com
Greekville returns to Greenville! Come experience Greek culture through food, dance, and music. Be sure to visit their new “Plaka” which features their Taverna and vendors … be “Greek for a Day.” The community of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will celebrate its 38th Annual Greenville Greek Festival May 17 – 19, 2024.
Last year, we had Tori Zambrano on the podcast to talk about the Greek Fest. Tune in tomorrow to listen to last year's episode to learn more.
For more information on this year's festival, visit their website.
greekforaday.com
You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors. Bryan and Anthony discuss how wealth management is more than just investments, and how their team can help you plan for every stage of your life. They talk about their unique bucket strategy of retirement income, where they make sure all your money is not thrown into one bucket. They go into strategies that could help you save on taxes over your lifetime, as well as how they can help you fight inflation. Tune in to learn more about why the process before the product is so important.
Episode 95: Process Before Product
Is it too early to start planning for retirement? Today we are joined by wealth advisors Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™ and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™ with Ballentine Capital Advisors, where they talk about how it is never too early to start planning for every stage of your life. Bryan and Anthony discuss the importance of budgets, life insurance, disability insurance, and specifics about purpose-based investing. They go into detail about their unique bucket strategy of retirement income, and how these buckets are personalized to you, and help you plan for not only your future, but inflation. Tune in to learn more about how they can help you reach your financial goals, and even potentially pay less taxes along the way!
Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™ and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™
Ballentine Capital Advisors
Balletinecapital.com
Tomorrow we are joined by wealth advisors Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™ and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™ with Ballentine Capital Advisors, where they discuss how wealth management is more than investments. They go into detail about budgets, inflation, taxes, and why planning for all stages of your life is crucial. Tune in tomorrow to learn key details on their unique bucket strategy of retirement income, as well as details around purpose-based investing.
You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors. Bryan and Anthony talk about whether politics matter and things to be on the lookout for in the 2024 election. They talk about the potential effects of the Trump Tax Cuts ending, and why it is important to stay disciplined. Tune in to learn more about why planning is so important, and why you should turn off the news. For more information, read “Wealth on Purpose” by Bryan Ballentine (available for purchase on Amazon).
Episode 94: Do Politics Really Matter In An Election Year?
Do you know the difference between the economy and the market? Tune in to today’s podcast episode with Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, wealth advisors with Ballentine Capital Advisors. They dive into why you should turn off the noise, and why being disciplined, and not focusing on outperforming your neighbor is so important. Tune in to learn more about why working with a professional is crucial, and why planning first is key. For more information, read “Wealth on Purpose” by Bryan Ballentine (available for purchase on Amazon).
Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™
Ballentinecapital.com
864-322-6046
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNTX9YMZ
You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Amanda McCall, with PrimeLending - Upstate. PrimeLending has over 400+ home loan products to help you meet all your home financing goals. Amanda is a local market expert, whose personalized service helps you get closer to your ideal home. She talks about how interest rates are constantly moving and what affects interest rates, as well as what she expects to see in the housing market during an election year. Tune in to learn more about how Amanda and her team Mccall, Hanel & Fox Team at PrimeLending can help you, as well as key details on how mortgages offer tax advantages.
Episode 93: Your Lifelong Lender
Is buying, refinancing, or renovating a home in your future? Today we are joined by Amanda McCall with PrimeLending. PrimeLending and Amanda’s team can help you buy a home, refinance, renovate, and even explore types of home loans with their simple, hassle-free home loan process. Amanda helps educate clients, helping them decide when to purchase and when to downsize. She goes into detail about renting versus buying and dives deep into interest rates. She talks about how having a high car payment could be your biggest obstacle in getting your ideal home and what she has seen in her 12 years of experience. Tune in to learn more about why having a professional on your side is so important, and how her team can help you find your comfort level when it comes to monthly payments.
Amanda McCall
https://lo.primelending.com/amccall/
864-315-3592
You do not want to miss yesterday’s episode with Vickie Zambrano, owner, and curator of Curean. Whether you are going in to enjoy an evening out with their delicious menu or making a quick stop to taste a specialty cocktail or listen to their plans of grab-and-go charcuterie boards, Curean will keep you coming back for more. Curean is passionate about providing a one-of-a-kind experience for every guest that walks through its door. Tune in to learn more about how you can check out their brand-new, family-style charcuteries, small plate, and dining experience on the West End of downtown Greenville!
