Uncommon Sense with Jill Gleba

Being a business owner with no experience is hard enough.  A divorce, market crash and embezzlement by an employee is tough to recover from, but Jacki does not give up.  Without lingering on her misfortune, Jacki creates a unified atmosphere and puts her trust in her team to help her grow her company.  She candidly shares her ups and downs from an owner perspective and has successfully navigated her company to profitability.  Of course, she wants more!  Listen in for some encouragement if you are going through some challenges.Jacki's website: coventrycreations.comJill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/Thanks to our sponsors:Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

Jean started out with humble beginnings and had a few setbacks along the way.  She worked 4 part time jobs, raised her kids, and went to college at the same time. Her work ethic and experience, even the menial jobs, led to her ideal career as a writer, author, and lifestyle expert. Every step counted and gave her something valuable. She started out on government assistance and has taken small steps to make progress.  Finding a career, raising 6 children, and losing a spouse are just part of her story.  If you are feeling stuck, or are not happy where you are in life, this episode may be inspirational to you. Jean's website:  www.ForDragonFliesandMe.comJill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert GlebaArt by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/Thanks to our Sponsors: Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

Lisa shares some incredible stories about parents taking care of their loved ones with a disability. Blending public and private resources is a challenge. Their loved ones need support services to be safe, be part of the community, live separate from their parents, and need staff support. Costs need to be considered, and let’s not forget that the care be met with dignity and respect, not a stranger. What is available? How do we do this? Every path is different, so listen in for some help.  (Trigger warning, one story is very sad). https://arcservices.org/[email protected] Planning: 586.995.8627Jill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert GlebaArt by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/Thanks to our Sponsors: Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

Conversations about money are very different depending on where or how you grew up.  Brian and I discuss the 15 vs 30-year mortgage, PMI, 20% down payments, interest rates, and logical strategies to think about when you obtain a mortgage or refinance. We also discuss the age-old question of investing vs paying off a mortgage. There is more to a mortgage than just the interest rate!Brian's website   http://www.goforwardmortgage.com/Uncommon Sense: Stories About Saving Investing and Everything In BetweenJill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/ Thanks to our sponsors:Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

Buying your first home with no experience and no mentor is stressful, and emotional. Lindsay takes us through her adventure of mishaps so that we can learn from her mistakes.  Hiring the right realtor, inspector and other professionals is key.  When things go wrong, it’s important to obtain outside advice, and go with your gut instead of worrying about what others think.  It’s your money, so do what is in your best interest. Lindsay's website:  www.Visionsincorporated.com Jill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/Thanks to our sponsors:Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

Remember the Enjoli perfume commercial?  “I can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan?” That was Lesley.  She did it all: founded a business, got married, raised their kids, and then S%#T happens.  A dishonest employee, cancer…not once, but THREE times that causes her to sell and restart a new business.  She had to surrender through this emotional, spiritual, and physical journey and grieve through the process. She handled this with the grace that we can only wish to imitate.  Lesley's website:  http://strategicrecruiting.net/Uncommon Sense: Stories About Saving Investing and Everything In BetweenJill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/ Thanks to our sponsors:Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

Although Todd tries to convince me that government cheese is delicious, I don’t believe him!  Getting kicked out of college in his freshman year is not the best start. Fortunately, he has a strong mom to guide him. Todd admits to being at the right place at the right time, and his sense of humor may have helped him excel in his career.  The truth is, showing up, working hard, failing, then getting back up, does seem to give us a chance at a better life. http://leanfoxsolutions.com/http://TheLeanStore.comDCFC South Oakland Detroit City FC South Oakland (dcfcyouthsouthoakland.com) Jill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/Thanks to our sponsors:Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

What are the biggest mistakes we make when completing our estate plan? Pamela has stories! I learned that estate planning has two parts: Pre and post planning.  Sometimes estate plans are valuable while you are alive and well, as well as when you pass.  Listen to this podcast BEFORE you complete or update your will and trust.  I’m sure it’ll help you make thoughtful choices.Trust video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv0AheIU56w&t=4sMichigan's Award Winning Black-Owned Law Firm | Mack Law Group (macklawgrp.com) Uncommon Sense: Stories About Saving Investing and Everything In BetweenJill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/ Thanks to our sponsors:Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/ 

Brinda is a mom, author, entrepreneur, and a woman with a sense of purpose.  She grew up in Detroit with supportive parents and went into finance. By accident, she ended being one of the few black women in commercial real estate.Our conversation leads to Brinda learning to be independent, instead of trying to please others. She learned that money is a tool, instead of spending money emotionally.  Rediscover your values, and what is important to you. Brinda Devine's website: p8realestatesolutions.com/Uncommon Sense: Stories About Saving Investing and Everything In BetweenJill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com Thanks to our sponsors:Personal Health Management:  [email protected] Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/

Keep your connections!Lynette was raised in Detroit by a single mom and moved to a nicer neighborhood in high school.  This move changed her perspective in life. On her own at age 17, Lynette worked hard to support herself, so it took many years to complete her college education. She learned to keep connections and figured out “who you know” can be extremely valuable. She learned a lesson from one of her favorite books “The Alchemist.  The answers you are looking for are all around you, you simply need to be quiet and listen. She did!  Let’s listen. https://beanstalkres.com/.