Amir's AnecDotes
Join our licensed financial advisor and his guests as they share real-life stories of financial struggles and the solutions that helped people overcome them. Gain inspiration and practical advice to take control of your own financial journey. Tune in for insightful anecdotes and empowering tips.

Amir's AnecDotes
Join our licensed financial advisor as they share real-life stories of financial struggles and the solutions that helped people overcome them. Gain inspiration and practical advice to take control of your own financial journey. Tune in for insightful anecdotes and empowering tips.
In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Richard Walsh shares his remarkable journey from a successful entrepreneur in the custom water feature industry to facing a devastating financial collapse during the 2008 recession. He reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences, the importance of identity beyond business, and how he rebuilt his life through coaching and mentorship. If you take anything away from this episode, we hope it is the significance of seeking help and...
In this episode of Amir’s Anecdotes, Amir sits down with Cathy Nesbitt, known as the "laughing bean queen," to talk about how she started her worm composting business in 2002 after Canada's landfill closure led to garbage export to Michigan. Initially, she faced financial struggles, relying on a $50,000 line of credit and earning minimal income. Despite challenges, she persisted, leveraging media exposure and networking. Cathy's business grew, but she admits she could have sought...
In this episode of Amir’s Anecdotes, Amir sits down with Alan Lazaros, CEO and co-founder of Next Level University, to discuss the intersection of personal growth, fulfillment, and identity. Alan shares his inspiring journey from an engineering career to entrepreneurship, detailing how financial struggles, mentorship, and self-belief shaped his path. He dives into the power of compounding in personal growth, the importance of aligning success with fulfillment, and the role adversity plays in building resilience....
In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Scott Maderer shares his transformative journey from a medical researcher to a school teacher, then to the corporate world, and finally to becoming a stewardship coach. He discusses the challenges he faced during financial struggles, the shame associated with them, and the pivotal moment that led him to seek help. Scott emphasizes the importance of community support and intentionality in overcoming debt, ultimately achieving financial freedom. His story serves...
In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Amir interviews Ben Kitzenn, an insurance broker and volunteer firefighter from Long Island. Ben shares his journey into the insurance industry, his experiences as a firefighter, and the challenges he faced while navigating the competitive housing market. The conversation digs into the emotional and financial stress associated with buying a home, the importance of community support, and Ben's future financial strategies as he plans to purchase a home with...
About Amir
Welcome to Amir’s Anecdotes, where we tell meaningful stories around life, business and the human experience.
I’m Amir. A New Yorker, a Financial Advisor, a Husband, a Wannabe Comedian, and a guy with stories that need telling