Know Your Why Podcast with Dr.Jason Balara
Hosted by Dr. Jason Balara, this podcast aims at helping professionals finding their own purpose in life and create alternatives streams of income in order to reach their maximum potential.
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Why Early Investing Builds Wealth | Ep #529
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Ron Kmetovicz, an engineer, entrepreneur, and financial mentor whose journey from a Pennsylvania farm to the halls of HP Labs and beyond shaped a uniquely practical approach to business strategy and financial independence. Ron shares how a lifetime of entrepreneurial influences — combined with deep technical expertise and a passion for mentorship — led him to dedicate himself to empowering young people with the financial literacy tools they need to build wealth early. At the heart of his mission is a deceptively simple concept: the "ghost acco...
Multifamily Investing In Down Markets | Ep #528
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara reconnects with Brian Briscoe, a military veteran turned multifamily investor, for an honest and grounded conversation about navigating one of the most turbulent periods in recent real estate history. Brian reflects on the lessons learned from economic headwinds that tested even experienced investors, and shares how those challenges reshaped his approach to market selection, debt strategy, and operational control. From his pivot toward Salt Lake City to rethinking how risk is managed at the deal level, this conversation offers hard-won insight for anyone serious about building a...
Canada-U.S. Real Estate Investing | #527
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with August Biniaz, co-founder of CPI Capital, who shares his remarkable journey from Iran to Canada and ultimately into the US real estate market. August offers a candid look at how he developed his investment philosophy across multifamily and build-to-rent sectors, and what Canadian investors need to understand before entering US markets. From navigating cross-border legal and tax structures to identifying the right partners on the ground, this conversation is an invaluable guide for any investor looking to expand their real estate strategy across borders...
Teaching Skills, Tech Success | Ep #526
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage, who took an unconventional path from math teacher to tech entrepreneur to build a platform transforming how home improvement companies approach sales. Dean shares how his background in education shaped his approach to sales training and content enablement, and why so many home services companies struggle to scale without a structured, repeatable sales process. From virtual appointments to pre-qualification strategies, this conversation offers a practical look at what it takes to modernize and measure sales effectiveness in the home...
Building Your Business Castle | Ep #525
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Rick Ivanovich, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership guide who has spent decades helping founders and CEOs not just survive change — but shape it. Rick shares his personal entrepreneurial journey, from early failures to finding purpose, and introduces the powerful metaphor of building a personal and professional "castle" as a framework for life balance and resilience. Drawing on lessons learned through COVID-19 and decades of navigating volatile business environments, Rick unpacks what it truly means to lead with purpose during what he calls "business as un...
Finding Your Investment Niche | Ep #524
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Will Harvey, a seasoned real estate investor who has navigated his way from loan officer to managing multiple real estate funds and exploring opportunities across hard money lending, syndication, multifamily, and the public markets. Will shares an honest account of the trial and error involved in finding the right niche in real estate, the advantages of hard money lending for both borrowers and investors, and how intellectual curiosity led him to uncover mispriced assets in places most investors overlook. The conversation takes a deeper...
Scaling Through Partnerships | Ep #523
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Steven Carroll, founder of Kelso Industries, who shares his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm to building a thriving company in the HVAC and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing space. Steve reflects candidly on the early challenges of entrepreneurship, how failures shaped his approach to leadership, and why a partnership model has proven far more effective for Kelso Industries than traditional business acquisitions. This conversation dives into the power of relationships in the trades industry, the complexities of navigating licensing and compliance, and...
Human Connection Drives Success | Ep #522
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Danny Bobrow, a seasoned healthcare marketing expert whose career spans decades of helping dental, veterinary, and medical practices grow through ethical persuasion, human connection, and smarter communication. Danny traces the evolution of healthcare marketing from traditional methods to today's digital landscape, and makes a compelling case for why the most powerful marketing tool any practice has is still the human relationship. From converting leads into loyal patients to standing out in an increasingly crowded marketplace, this conversation is packed with actionable insight for any...
Faith. Discipline. Success. | Ep # 521
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Tyler Osborne, a financial educator and public speaker whose journey from a challenging upbringing in San Jose, California to building a successful entrepreneurial career in personal finance is nothing short of inspiring. Tyler opens up about the role mentorship played in shaping his money mindset, how faith fueled his leap from JP Morgan into entrepreneurship, and why having a clear "why" is the foundation of both business strategy and family balance. This conversation is a powerful blend of life lessons, financial education, and honest...
The Franchise Blueprint | Ep #520
<p>In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Dr. Tom DuFore to explore the world of franchising from both sides of the table. Dr. Tom breaks down why business owners choose to franchise as a growth strategy, what it truly takes to determine if a business is franchisable, and how entrepreneurs can navigate the process of turning a successful small business into a scalable franchise model. From building the right business systems to understanding the responsibilities of a franchisor, this conversation is an essential listen for any entrepreneur curious about franchising as...
