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Honoring a Legacy: The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation with Laura Joiner (EP 54)

Honoring a Legacy: The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation with Laura Joiner (EP 54)

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In this episode, Laura Joiner discusses the Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation, which she leads in honor of her friend, the late Sam Thompson, a jockey who tragically passed away after a racing accident. The foundation initially aimed to cover Sam’s medical expenses but has since expanded to support injured riders and others in the horse racing community. Laura shares the foundation’s growth, scholarship initiatives, challenges in running a nonprofit, and the impact of their work on individuals and families in need. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement and helping others.

Takeaways

  • The foundation was founded to support Sam Thompson’s medical expenses.
  • Sam Thompson’s legacy continues to inspire and drive the foundation’s mission.
  • It has grown to support injured riders and others in the horse racing community.
  • Scholarship initiatives have become a significant part of the foundation’s work and the foundation has awarded over 275 scholarships to date.
  • Community involvement is crucial for the foundation’s success.
  • The foundation aims to create an endowment for sustainable support.

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 About our Guest: 

Laura has been involved in the race horse industry since the day she was born. Previously, she and her husband (Cody Joiner) operated Circle CJ Racing, LLC. Today they are involved in breeding and racing not only quarter horses but also thoroughbreds.

Sam was not only a rider in their stable, but a close friend as well. Laura wants to put smiles on the faces of those who are in need in our industry, just as Sam did to everyone he touched. Laura has been with the foundation since the very beginning and plans to continue helping it grow larger than they ever dreamed.

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Zoe Cadman Former Jockey and Current TV Analyst
From Jockey to Media Star: Zoe Cadman’s Journey (EP. 52)

From Jockey to Media Star: Zoe Cadman’s Journey (EP. 52)

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Billy Peterson, Cade Peterson and Zoe Cadman discuss Zoe’s Journey into broadcasting and the role of media in horse racing. Check out this episode as they discuss the art of selecting racehorses, the value of underdogs, and the emerging talent among jockeys. The discussion also touches on the challenges facing horse racing today and the journey of retired racehorses, highlighting personal connections and experiences in the equestrian world.

They discuss:

  • Zoe Cadman transition from a jockey to a media role.
  • Engaging events are crucial to attract younger fans to racing.
  • Safety measures in racing have improved with HISA.
  • And more

About Zoe Cadman

Zoe Cadman is host and analyst for XBTV, Santa Anita Park and 1/ST Racing. Born in South Africa and raised in England, Zoe came to America and worked for trainers Michael Dickinson, Christopher Speckert and Mike Stidham prior to taking out her jockey’s license in 2000. She became the first female rider in Chicago history to win a meet riding title when she won the spring 2001 Hawthorne title. In 2008, Zoe relocated to Santa Anita to work with HRTV until 2015, when she began her current broadcast role with XBTV, Santa Anita Park and 1/ST Racing.

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• Instagram: ZoeCadman_
• 1/ST Things 1/ST, Presented by Santa Anita

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From Starting a Business to Selling a Business – What You Need to Know with Brian Van Camp (Ep. 4)

From Starting a Business to Selling a Business – What You Need to Know with Brian Van Camp (Ep. 4)

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After dedicating time and effort to run your business for years or even decades, it may be time to sell, and move on to new ventures. 

However, the process of selling a business can be overwhelming and filled with uncertainty. To ensure a successful sale, it is important to manage your expectations, and have a trusted group of advisors to help guide you through the process.

In this episode, Billy sits down with Brian Van Camp, Managing Partner of Linked Accounting, to talk about business ownership and his advice for those that are looking to buy, or sell.

Listen as Brian discusses: 

  • What Linked Accounting does to support business owners
  • The types of formation entities when starting a business and the taxation side of it
  • What to consider when it comes to thinking about transitioning or selling your business
  • The ways of selling your business and the pros and cons of each
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Brian Van Camp is the Managing Partner Director of Linked Accounting. Brian’s passion for developing and implementing business and tax strategies has been instrumental to many businesses and individuals during his tenure at Linked Accounting. Business owners regularly seek out his advice on tax planning and audit matters, commercial lending, and business acquisition and sale transactions. When new tax laws are passed, you can be certain Brian will have read the law and developed tax strategies to help our clients make good use of new provisions of the Tax Code.

 

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5 Most Common Money Mistakes (Ep. 3)

5 Most Common Money Mistakes (Ep. 3)

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Financial success is not only about making good money, it is also about managing it.

Oftentimes you will find yourself in situations where you will need to make decisions that could either positively or negatively affect your wealth.

Join Billy and Shaun for an all-new episode of Harnessing Your Wealth where they talk about the 5 common mistakes people make when it comes to managing their money. 

Listen and take note as Billy and Shaun discuss: 

  • Tips on how to not let your emotions guide your investment decisions
  • Why bear markets are an opportunity for investors
  • The importance of participating in company-sponsored retirement plans 
  • Why diversification is key to building a strong portfolio
  • And more

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