From growing up poor, living in apartments on government assistance to running a multi-million dollar business and meeting with some of the most successful entrepreneurs, athletes, community leaders and world class performers in life I have broad perspective and appreciation on both extremes in life. Everyone has a story on how they ended up where they are in life. Exploring these stories is what FUEL is about. FUEL stands for Foundations, Under, Extraordinary Lives. I’m here to share the st ...
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EP 55: Mary McElhattan - Preparing For Death
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Conversations about death can be difficult. But it should be talked about and even prepared for because it simply is an inevitable truth for all of us. In doing that, you may just find peace instead of fear. After seeing the healing it did to her family, Mary McElhattan became passionate about openly discussing death and giving people permission to…
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EP 54: Jodi Friedman - Reiki & Connecting With Your Soul
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Many of us are constantly in stressful situations at work, demanding more of our bodies, minds, and energy. When do we pull back and say enough before we lose ourselves? Empowerment and spiritual life coach, Reiki master, and teacher Jodi Friedman tells those of us struggling, “Come meditate with me. Come do Reiki. Save your heart.” In this episode…
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EP 53: Coach Luke Haefele - Accelerated Expansion
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We hear about athletes going to entrepreneurship all the time. But what about entrepreneurs giving up all they have to become a professional athlete? That is the path that Coach Luke Haefele took. He once ran multiple six-figure businesses. One day he made the bold decision to switch gears, packed everything into a U-haul and moved to Las Vegas to …
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Universal truths are the principles that go beyond time, culture, and beliefs. They show the essential wisdom and values that it takes to achieve success and have a good life. In this episode, we have Cary Grant, the owner of Floor Seasons, a concrete coating company in Las Vegas. Cary unpacks his journey of achieving greatness and how he has disco…
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EP. 50: Juliana Gainsburg - Living A Life By Design
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You need to start living your life by design, not by default. Find something that you are passionate about and do it. You can always have a backup plan if it doesn't work out. If you love real estate, go out and try it. Stop making excuses because that is how you start living by default. Join Chris Swartz as he talks to the owner of The Juliana Gai…
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EP. 49: Ed Fordyce - Raw, Authentic, Unfiltered Fulfillment
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We go through life in a quest for fulfillment. However, we often fall into the trap of thinking about how working ourselves until we burn out is the only way. Life and business strategist Ed Fordyce begs to disagree. He helps people create a more fulfilled life by addressing the different areas in our lives, both personal and professional. In this …
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EP. 48: René Rodriguez - Amplify Your Influence
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You are only as effective as a leader when you have the power to influence your people. If you are unable to spark an idea even in the minds of those who oppose you, no influence happens. Our guest in this episode has the science to back this. Combining research and applying neuroscience to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales…
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EP. 47: Erica Deuschle - Grit, Passion, Work Ethic & The Pineapple
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What does it take to sell 150 million in real estate and run a real estate company from scratch? That's what our guest, Erica Deuschle, will share today. Erica is the founder of Erica Deuschle and Co. Real Estate Team and Managing Partner at Keller Williams Main Line. Having no natural background in real estate, Erica has the grit, passion, and wor…
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EP. 46: Mike McCann "The Real Estate Man"-Over 2 Billion In Homes Sold All Built On A Good Reputation
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How do you build a good reputation? Chris Swartz warmly welcomes Mike McCann, who has been working as a REALTOR® in Philadelphia for over 30 years and is the Founder of The Mike McCann Team. Mike shares how he works the smartest and hardest. When you are consistent in giving your best, your reputation will grow. What’s most important is treating pe…
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EP. 45: Andrew Forman – From Harvard To A Tech Startup Making A Social Impact And Massive Profits
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You can make an impact while still earning a profit. Andrew Forman does this every single day. Andrew is the founder and CEO of the tech startup, Givz. Givz lets you convert discounts into donations. This adds a very tangible value of purpose and meaning to every sale. Learn how he started his entrepreneurial journey and how he found his aha moment…
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EP. 44: Adam Rosen – From College To Founder Of Acquired Startup
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The ratio for startup success does not favor many, but today’s guest managed to rise through the ranks and founded a now acquired startup. Adam Rosen is a serial entrepreneur, startup founder, and business coach. In this episode, he joins host Chris Swartz to share the trials and successes of his startup journey. The years of struggle also gave him…
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EP. 43: Chris Raab - From Jackass To Behind The Camera
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As time goes by, you realize that it’s okay to change things within yourself to achieve life fulfillment. Let’s listen to a story of a normal kid who grew up in a small town that ended up on television gaining popularity. Chris Raab admits that it was surreal and intoxicating in some ways. It instantly made him popular. Then he was introduced to ci…
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EP 42: Video Marketing: Being Your True Self In Front Of The Camera With Ginger Bell
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A lot of people struggle with video marketing or production because they don't know what to say. You just need to get out of your head. As long as you have valuable information, you have the power to share it. You don't need all the lights and glamour, you just need to be yourself. Learn more about video marketing with your host, Chris Swartz, and …
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EP 41: Jennifer Kauffman– Inspiring Impossible Transformation
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When you’re going through dark times, it’s hard to see how any good could come from your situation. But Jennifer Kauffman is inspiring impossible transformation with her story. Jennifer is the CEO of Rise and Thrive Productions. She is also the Director and Producer of the film, “There’s Got to Be More To Life,” based on her journey of rising up fr…
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EP 40: Andresa Guidelli – Live Life On Your Own Terms
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Andresa Guidelli wanted to live life on her own terms. With a little hard work, a great mindset and time, she achieved financial freedom that allowed her to do so. In this episode, Chris Swartz talks all about her journey towards living life with Andresa. She shares her journey as part of The Real Estate InvestHER community and how this enabled her…
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EP 39: Sarry Ibrahim - Bank On Yourself
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Your success and your failure financially are all up to you. Learn how to bank on yourself and come in with a financial plan. To help you with this is Sarry Ibrahim, the founder of Financial Asset Protection. He helps his clients with financial strategies so that they can meet their goals. Chris brings Sarry to the show to share how to identify you…
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EP 38: Kerry Faix - Stop Stopping The Unstoppable In You
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How do you stand tall in the face of adversities? Learning to deal with it creates resilience. Kerry admits saying, “Adversities in my life pushed me to a new level. I probably would have grown stagnant and may not have continued to reach forward without them.” Kerry Faix has been unstoppable in her journey to success. Her mission to do her best in…
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EP 37: Chris Duffin - Strengthen Your Roots To Weather The Storms
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Are you strong both inside and out? Going to the gym is easy, making money is easy - the ones who will still be at the top of their game decades from now, though, are the ones who cultivate real resilience and gain a thorough understanding of who they are and where they’re headed. Chris Duffin is an entrepreneur, author, thought leader, and innovat…
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EP 36: Chris Stevens - Success In The Long Term (There Is No “Secret Sauce”)
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How will you know that you’ve made it? Everyone has a different landmark for their version of success, whether it’s a new home, an entire retirement fund, or just more time with the family. Knowing what that vision and that definition of success look like to you is the first step in creating a life that will help you reach it. Chris Stevens is the …
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EP 35: Samuel Smith - Conquering Business And Life, One Day At A Time
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What do you see when you walk into a room of industry legends and celebrated entrepreneurs? Wealth, success, wisdom...what you don't see, unfortunately, is what they had to overcome to get to where they are. It's time to pull back the curtain on what "success" takes to achieve. Samuel has always been in business, from mowing yards and delivering ne…
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EP 34: Zach Babcock - Podcasting Power Moves For Underdog Entrepreneurs
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How does a person go from rock-bottom - a prison cell - to outrageous success as a podcaster and entrepreneur? Put simply, that person has to have a fighting spirit and the drive that comes with being an underdog. Zach Babcock is the CEO and founder of Podcast Powertrain, a podcasting service dedicated to helping alpha entrepreneurs crush their goa…
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EP 33: Gene Volpe - Staying Visible In A Changing World
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How does a business owner with a lot on their plate even begin to keep up with the newest social media site or the demand for constant content? From the outside, it's a paralyzing thought. But from an insider's perspective, keeping up with the times can be as simple as pushing a button. Gene Volpe is a digital architect at GVI Media, LLC and an all…
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EP 32: Jerry Benedict – Persistence & Perseverance
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You must be deliberate and thoughtful to build a winning team. Whether that team is for financial advice or playing baseball – Jerry Benedict has learned valuable lessons from both. Jerry is a financial services representative at CREATIVE Financial Group. After spending 12 years growing within the same firm, he has built his winning team. He specia…
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EP 31: Kristen Nolan - How To Grow Your Revenue As A Bitcoin Beginner
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How much do you really know about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? As the world gets more digitized by the day, the way we invest and trade is following suit. The majority of us don’t even realize there are alternative ways to grow our existing revenue outside the world of dollar bills or blocks of gold. Kristen Nolan is a Bitcoin enthusiast and…
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EP 30: Vince Papale – How To Make Your Invincible Moment
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Figure out what you are playing for and make that dream come true. Don’t let history dictate how you live your life. You will never accomplish your wildest dreams without trying to break through barriers and grab at the impossible. When all is said and done, you can have the last laugh, just like Vince Papale. This former Philadelphia Eagles wide r…
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EP 29: Matt Cord — Pick Your Purpose (And See It Through)
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Most people rarely wind up doing in life exactly what they’d envisioned for themselves as a teenager. But every so often, you’ll meet an exception to that rule. Matt Cord is one of them. Growing up in Philly, Matt remembers having always had two passions: sports and music. In high school, he first got a taste for announcing by doing the morning spo…
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EP 28: Gercino Soares - The Power of Reinventing Yourself
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As a serial entrepreneur, Gercino Soares got his start early — at 7 years old. Having just immigrated to the U.S. from Brazil alongside his grandparents, the trio struck up a business finding discarded appliances which Gercino’s grandfather, a mechanic, would then fix and sell in his Kearny, New Jersey, shop. “When normal kids were going to sleep f…
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EP 27: Drew Weatherhead - Fear Nothing, Keep Fighting
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Life is like Jiu-jitsu, it’s either you win or you lose. Did you lose? Stand up, learn from it and train more. Life is gonna kick your ass constantly, it just depends on how you will kickback. Drew Weatherhead is the owner and head instructor of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy located in Alberta, Canada. He started training at the age of 24 and achieve…
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EP 26: Steve Lloyd - When Life Hits You Hard, Hit Harder
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Has life ever smacked you down to rock bottom? These are the times that make life challenging and try our souls with adversity. If you want to create your life, ignore others and persevere. Choose what makes you happy, stand on your ground, and do not let obstacles stop you from doing what you want. “My best life”. This one concept is Steve Lloyd’s…
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In episode 025, Chris sits down with “The Voice of Real Estate”, Ian O’Malley. Many of you may know Ian from his near 30-year NYC career as an on-air rock radio personality, currently on Q104.3 FM. TV viewers, from his former tenure as a VH1 VJ, Co-host of Big Brother (CBS), or numerous acting appearances. Outside of public eye media work, his pass…
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In episode 024, Chris sits down with political activist and Realtor, Al Allen. As an entrepreneur, I have had the pleasure and pain of a wide variety of life/business experiences. Inevitably, all business is the people business first and foremost. Taking care of my clients is what I do. I have a broad base of knowledge and experiences to bring to t…
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In episode 023, Chris joins us from the beach to discuss how his FUEL has changed since this COVID pandemic started. Our Producer, Gene Volpe sits in the interviewer chair this time which gives us a little different insight into Chris what drives him. Connect with Chris: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chrisswartz1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cs…
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In episode 022, Chris welcomes Coach Bill Hart. Executive Coach, Speaker, Author of “White Collar Warrior”, Host of "All In with Coach Bill Hart" podcast WHAT I DO My work with clients is focused on helping close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. I love the rush of climbing inside somebody’s world and walking through the goo…
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In episode 021, Chris welcomes mortgage guru, Barry Habib. Barry Habib is an American Entrepreneur and frequent Media resource for his Mortgage and Housing expertise. Barry has had a long tenure with monthly appearances on CNBC and FOX. Barry is the CEO of MBS Highway; a company and platform created to help mortgage professionals and Real Estate Ag…
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In episode 020, Chris welcomes superstar Philly real estate agent, Maria Quattrone. Maria Quattrone is an entrepreneur, real estate expert, investor, speaker, philanthropist, and Owner/CEO of Maria Quattrone and Associates & RE/MAX @ HOME. Maria has over 25 years of sales, marketing, and branding experience. She is a proud Philadelphia native and T…
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In episode 019, Chris welcomes Television and voice-over star, Lara Jill Miller. Perhaps best known for her six seasons on camera as tomboy “SAMANTHA” on NBC’s hit sit-com GIMME A BREAK, Lara Jill began her career on Broadway in THE MUSIC MAN with Dick Van Dyke. She can currently be heard singing her way into your hearts as the cuddly “LAMBIE” on D…
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Episode 018 – Bill McCafferty http://fuelstory.com In episode 018, Chris welcomes longtime friend, Bill McCafferty. Bill is a fulltime Note Investor & Asset Manager for other Note Investors. He assists Homeowners through a process to help them stay in their house and afford payments that fit their budget. Bill is consistently looking to expand his …
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Episode 017 – Naoji Moriuchi http://fuelstory.com In episode 017, Chris welcomes, Real Estate Agent Najoi Moriuchi. Naoji grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey, graduated from Moorestown Friends School, and played on Moorestown’s soccer and lacrosse club teams. As a Realtor and a licensed Broker, Naoji holds an Associate Broker position with Compass RE…
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Episode 016 – John Dempsey http://fuelstory.com In episode 016, Chris welcomes, Real Estate Agent and MAPS Business Coach John Dempsey. From being a real estate agent to helping coaching fellow agents to their own successes, it’s John’s goal to also specifically coach/help the #CrueltyFree & #PlantBased Sectors. Effectively normalizing these lifest…
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Episode 015 – The Year In Review http://fuelstory.com In episode 015, Chris brings on show producer Gene Volpe to discuss the show and things that happened in 2019. 2020 brings us new opportunities to have new guests and new goals and we are excited to change the outlook of the show in the new year. Listen and they flip the script and Chris the int…
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Episode 014 – Jonathan Fink http://fuelstory.com In episode 14, Chris welcomes Real Estate expert, Jonathan Fink. Jonathan came to Philadelphia in 1983 to study the cello at the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts now the University of the Arts. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and has been an active freelance cellist in the …
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Episode 013 – Nate Bailey http://fuelstory.com In episode 13, Chris welcomes Coach Nate Bailey. Nate’s mission in life is to impact men and women who are ready to truly have the life they have always desired. As the Lead Trainer and Lead Coach of the Prosperity Revolution, ManWealth, and Shield Maiden programs, he has had the honor and pleasure of …
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Episode 012 – Tracy Ashdale http://fuelstory.com In episode 12, Chris welcomes the Executive Director, Chief Energy Officer at Girls on the Run, Tracy Ashdale. Girls on the Run is a life-changing, positive youth- development program for girls ages 8-11 that uses running to teach values and a sense of self. The program combines training to participa…
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Episode 011 – Tony Salloum http://fuelstory.com In episode 11, Chris welcomes Real Estate expert, Tony Salloum. Born and raised in Lebanon. The youngest of 5. Lost my dad at the age of 9. Grew up through a civil war. Eagle scout and a community called Faith and Light were big part of my life. The community made my life rich. Got my Bachelor in Phys…
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FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 010 – Setema Gali http://fuelstory.com In episode 10, Chris welcomes national speaker, Setema Gali. Setema is a Super Bowl Champion, Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author and Founder/Creator of IMMERSION - MANWEALTH/Shield Maiden and ProRev Live. Setema is coach to attorneys, surge…
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FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 009 – Tom Toole http://fuelstory.com In episode 9, Chris welcomes Tom Toole from REMAX. Professionalism, hard work and a passion for helping people have catapulted Tom and his team to the #1 ranked team in Pennsylvania and Delaware and #49 ranking in the United States for all real…
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FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 008 – Cheryl Colleluori http://fuelstory.com In episode 8, Chris welcomes Cheryl Colleluori from Nick’s House. Connect with Cheryl Website: http://www.headstrong.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HEADstrongFND Insta: http://www.instagram.com/HEADstrongFND Twitter: http://www.…
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FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 007 – Ryan Stackhouse http://fuelstory.com In episode 7, Chris welcomes Ryan Stackhouse. Directly from Ryan: My earliest start in real estate involved working beside my Dad, who was a general contractor and builder in northern Indiana, where I grew up and was raised. My Dad taught…
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FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 006 – Tom DiVietro http://fuelstory.com In episode 6, Chris welcomes Tom DiVietro. Tom DiVietro, from Delaware County Penssylvania joins Chris to discuss everything from US Army Ranger school, to his mother’s passing all the way to his brand new daughter’s birth. This interview ru…
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