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  • 007: Robert Skowrenski, President of America's First Funding Group, Understanding the Process and the Importance of Finding an Expert Mortgage Advisor

    007: Robert Skowrenski, President of America's First Funding Group, Understanding the Process and the Importance of Finding an Expert Mortgage Advisor
    Apr 14 2018
    Robert Skowrenski, a New Jersey native, attended Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft NJ for high school and completed his undergraduate work at Fairfield University in Connecticut, where he earned a degree in Finance. He later went on to earn his MBA at Monmouth University in West Long Branch NJ. Robert has held a Mortgage Banking License in NJ since 1992. He's been coached by Building Champions and has earned the professional designation of Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS). He began his mortgage career in 1989 and founded America’s First Funding Group in 1999. AFFG is currently licensed in NJ and CA and acts as a referral only boutique mortgage planning firm. Robert shares his best advice for getting the best mortgage lender, and lowest cost package, for your situation. He also clears up some common misconceptions surrounding the mortgage industry, and discusses the the best ways to qualify your advisor. To learn more, you can reach Robert at 732-643-0200 Ext)113 or Rsko@AFFG.org, or checkout CentralMonmouthAdviceGivers.com

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    30 min
  • 006: Jay Sweet, Owner of Sweet Music Academy: Advice on Encouraging a Love of Music

    006: Jay Sweet, Owner of Sweet Music Academy: Advice on Encouraging a Love of Music
    Apr 7 2018

    Jay Sweet, owner of Sweet Music Academy, is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and also has a Master's in Music from Rutgers University. In addition to his work at Sweet Music Jay is an adjunct professor at Monmouth University, where he teaches bass lessons and classes such as Jazz in America, American Music Traditions and Music Appreciation. He's also published and presented many scholarly works on American music and jazz. Jay plays double bass, electric bass, guitar, banjo and mandolin and is an active performer. He's played and recorded with several well know musicians and has released four albums as a leader. Jay's music is available on iTunes and Spotify. You can currently find Jay performing every Friday night at Brandl Restaurant in Belmar as well as at many other local venues.


    Jay opened Sweet Music Academy in 2004. Sweet Music has trained over 3000 students. Many of their students have gone on to study at top Music Universities and now enjoy professional careers in music. All of Sweet Music Academy's instructors have University training and are active working musicians and educators. In addition to expert private one on one instruction on all instruments, Sweet Music offers group classes such as Musical theater, Rock band, Jazz Band, and Songwriting. They also have an innovative curriculum program designed by Jay Sweet and staff to help give students direction and to ensure success. You can learn more about Jay Sweet and Sweet Music Academy by visiting sweetmusciacademy.com, or CentralMonmouthAdviceGivers.com.

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    16 min
  • 005: Master Tutor, Eric Ginsberg's, Advice on Mastering the SAT & ACT with Solution Prep

    005: Master Tutor, Eric Ginsberg's, Advice on Mastering the SAT & ACT with Solution Prep
    Mar 31 2018
    Today we’re talking with Eric Ginsberg, owner of Solution Prep, New Jersey’s most comprehensive SAT/ACT program. Eric has been teaching the SAT/ACT and providing college counseling since 1998. Along with his wife, Laura, and friend Adam, both also teachers at Solution Prep, Eric worked on several test- and college-prep books including Cracking the SAT, 1,296 Practice ACT Questions, and 11 Practice Tests for the SAT, as well as College Essays that Made a Difference, The Easy Essay Workbook, and The Princeton Review’s Best 377 Colleges. Eric gives his best advice on how to successfully prepare for the SAT and ACT. Eric also has a degree in music and is currently working towards another degree in math education. He and I share stories from our time together at Marlboro High School, and we learn how Eric went from a mediocre high school student who didn't take school seriously, to a Master Tutor helping 100s of kids succeed at the SAT/ACT and nail their college admissions. Learn more about Eric and Solution Prep by emailing him at eric@solutionprep.com, or by visiting SolutionPrep.com or CentralMonmouthAdviceGivers.com.

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    29 min
  • 004: DJ Dave Bain, Owner of Modern DJ, Gives Advice on Running a Business with Integrity and Doing What You Love

    004: DJ Dave Bain, Owner of Modern DJ, Gives Advice on Running a Business with Integrity and Doing What You Love
    Mar 24 2018
    Ever looked up at that DJ on stage and thought to yourself “I could do that! Looks like fun!” Well, in this fun interview, we get to know DJ Dave Bain, owner of Modern DJ. We learn how Dave built a full service DJ company providing entertainment for over 25 bars and 200 parties a year. Dave stares stories about the struggles to build a large DJ business, and the obstacles involved in managing 20 DJs, 10 karaoke artists, and over 15 solo and duo acoustic/electric acts. Dave gives advice on staring a business and how to work with lots of people, learning that you cannot please everyone, making sure you work with people you trust and how he learned that “If you’ve got someone telling you you’re making a mistake, you should listen.” Hear how he began working on Runaway Tours with Jon Bon Jovi, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Don Henley, how he met 311, and almost met Billy Joel. Find out more by following DJ Dave on Facebook and Instagram! Or at www.centralmonmouthadvicegivers.com.

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    42 min
  • 003: Educator of the Year, Scott Roskos, talks about integrated technology and getting your kids to clean their room

    003: Educator of the Year, Scott Roskos, talks about integrated technology and getting your kids to clean their room
    Mar 17 2018
    Want to learn about how to get your kids to clean their room? Or how we can empower children and families, connect people, and foster a more inclusive community that provides opportunities for legitimate contribution by all of it's members? Scott Roskos is a special education teacher at Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School. He’s been teaching for 15 years, and was recently named “Educator of the Year.” He’s worked on the National Writing Project as a Teacher Consultant, and as an interdisciplinary trainee on Disability Studies at the Elizabeth Boggs Center on Disabiltiy at UMDNJ. He runs a Social Skills Club that fosters connection and shared experiences among students of all abilities. He also teaches special needs and children's yoga at a club for children with disabilities and their siblings. In this episode he shares his stories, and gives advice all parents, and anyone with children in their lives, should hear! Have questions for Scott? Email them to me at Jenine@JenineKenna.com (Scott is currently reworking his social media). I'll forward your questions to Scott and we will get you answers directly, and in a future podcast episode or Newsletter.

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    35 min
  • 002: Amazing Songwriter and Artist, Melanie Schantz shares her stories and advice on living your dream

    002: Amazing Songwriter and Artist, Melanie Schantz shares her stories and advice on living your dream
    Mar 10 2018
    Love that catchy music on our podcast? Love great art and music? Then you will love getting to know Melanie Schantz! Melanie is an artist and songwriter based out of Toms River, NJ. She uses her love of music and TV as inspiration for her art, creating pieces with musicians formed by handwritten lyrics or titles to their songs, and TV prints that are made by little illustrations of references to shows. In this interview we discuss how anyone can be an artist, how to overcome obstacles facing musicians, and how Melanie uses her talents to bring joy to people of all ages! Follow Melanie on Facebook, Instagram at @the_prints_of_pop and @TheBetterHalfMusic, and at www.TheBetterHalfMusic.com.

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    31 min
  • Intro Podcast

    Intro Podcast
    Mar 3 2018

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    7 min
  • 001: Mr Evan Turner, owner of Innovate Martial Arts, on Running a Business You Love and Keeping Kids Motivated

    001: Mr Evan Turner, owner of Innovate Martial Arts, on Running a Business You Love and Keeping Kids Motivated
    Feb 26 2018
    Learn to “Trust the Process,” and get to know Mr. Evan Turner, owner and chief instructor at Innovate Martial Arts in Jackson. Not only is Mr. Turner a 6th degree black belt, with countless wins in a variety of competitions, but he is a local business owner with an innovative approach to keeping his students motivated. In this interview, Mr. Turner discusses how he runs his martial arts school differently than the industry standard, how we, as parents, can be more engaged with our children to keep them motivated and help them never give up on themselves. Mr. Turner truly exemplifies one of his favorite quotes, “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.”

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    23 min