This is Episode 38 of the Dr. Finance® Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed J. B Owen, an author of the book Ignite the Hunger in You (with Les Brown), a business visionary, a world-class speaker, an international best seller, a philanthropist, a megapreneur, a global publisher, and a heart-conscious business owner.

JB Owen is a fearless leader and a believer in the power of empowerment. JB’s true focus is on helping others, which is why she started Ignite Publishing, the leader in empowerment publishing, in 2018. She is a world-class speaker, 17-time bestselling author, and powerful business owner who is committed to raising the vibration of the planet and igniting a billion lives through Ignite. She is motivated by the opportunity to assist individuals in breaking through their limiting beliefs to experience their own ‘ignite moment’ which changes their perspective and positively alters the course of their life.

She has published over 700 authors, turning them into international best-sellers in over 13 countries, with Ignite Publishing’s books reaching #1 in 197 categories. Her gift is to Ignite people to share their story and build their brand. She also owns Ignite Moments Media, JBO Global, and Lotus Liners. She combines purpose, passion, and possibilities in everything she does. Exemplifying a new paradigm of what’s possible, JB motivates and inspires her clients to impact others and IGNITE humanity.

0:00​​​​​ - 9:40 - Podcast welcome and JB's story
9:41 - 17:10 - Why did you decide to bike across Canada?
17:11 - 19:14 - Tell us about your real estate business in Vancouver
19:15 - 25:12 - Tell us about your kids clothing business and 15 years in the movie business (worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jessica Alba, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)).
25:13 - 33:37 - Why did you decide to start a publishing business?
33:38 - 39:31 - How many books did you write and what are their names?
39:32 - 44:27 - How did you meet Les Brown?
44:28 - 48:50 - What is the significance of traveling?
48:51 - 55:37 - What are the pros and cons of a collaboration book for coauthors?
55:38 - 59:48 - What are the pros and cons of a collaboration book for the leading influencer of that book?
59:49 - 1:01:57 - What inspires you the most in life?
1:01:58 - 1:03:51 - Why is it important to inspire possibilities in others?
1:03:52 - 1:06:01 - Is anything possible?
1:06:02 - 1:09:46 - What is better: Going uphill or downhill?
1:09:47 - 1:10:03 - Can 1 book change the world?
1:10:04 - 1:11:07 - What role has networking played in your life?
1:11:08 - 1:12:36 - Is mentoring important? Who are some of your mentors?
1:12:37 - 1:14:06 - What are your favorite financial books? EMyth by Michael E. Gerber; 10X by Grant Cardone; Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker; Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
1:14:07 - 1:15:37 - Do we need money to survive?
1:15:38 - 1:16:41 - Is finance necessary for everyone? Why or why not?
1:16:42 - 1:17:33 - How important is having a purpose in business? What is your purpose?
1:17:34 - 1:19:47 - What would you like to accomplish in the next 10 years or so? Why?
1:19:48 - 1:20:57 - What would you like to be your legacy to this world?
1:20:58 - 1:27:12 - Wrap up thoughts and Outro

Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. Dr. Criniti has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance.

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