The Start Down

Do you make more money, or put more systems in your business? Which comes first? Find out on this week’s episode.

Storytelling is so relevant in today's social media and news landscape. No one understands that better than Arlene Borenstein! She has worked on-air from NY to DC to Miami and she talked about what makes a great story on this week’s episode! You don’t want to miss this week’s episode!

Host: Mike Ficara 

Guest: Arlene Borenstein

True story, I started my career in education as a substitute teacher. On this podcast I got to talk with Mike Teng on how he solved that problem!

Self awareness is so important. In this week’s episode we talk with “Cap” about leading this shirt that is your own mindset!

Host: Mike Ficara

Guest: Mike Ficara

YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE! So excited when I have a guest that brings the fire! Manny Blue and I have been connected for a long time on social media. He is a beast when it comes to financial planning. Excited to have him share his story on this week’s episode!

#GetYourMoneyRight

Seems like everyone is writing a book nowadays, but how many people are writing a children's book? It is not as easy as it sounds! On this week’s episode, we spoke with Judy Laufer about the process and how powerful reading to children is!

Trust your gut! How many times have you heard this? On this week’s episode, we discuss the science behind trusting your intuition and your GUT!

Host: Mike Ficara

Guests: Sunil Godse

I will be honest I have never been in love with reading, but if I could have read like this as a kid I might have been! This week I spoke with Angela Arnold from Sora. This year I have partnered with #FETC to interview some of the amazing presenters and exhibitors at the first FETC virtual!

The great debate continues on this week’s episode! Is a book the best business card out there? Either way, Jeremy Sutton brings some great points about the power of a book on this episode of The Start Down Podcast!

Girls rule! We hear this a lot, and I have had the privilege of working with some amazing female entrepreneurs that make a big impact. On this week's episode we cover marketing and the female entrepreneur.

Who is your favorite female entrepreneur?

It has been interesting having the New Year fall at the end of the end of the week. I know I for one found it hard to get started on the new year, without falling back into the routine if you will. On this episode we recap 2020 and look forward to an amazing 2021. This is not your typical oh wow look at what an unpredictable year it was! 

Host: Mike Ficara

Guest: Mike Ficara

Niching down is so important. That is why I love this podcast. As many of you are “pivoting” this year, think about going into a niche that you have the MOST knowledge about, so you can make the MOST money. Love this conversation with Andy on this week's episode about how he won by niching down!

Do you stop and reset your process to find what is best for your customers?

In this episode, Mark Thompson and I talk about finding the first value for your customers in the online marketplace.

I have to say these are two of the funniest guests we have had on the podcast. No surprise because Rob and Kennedy are two professional entertainers who also are amazing at email. On this episode you will laugh, cry and learn how to build amazing email campaigns!

It is the last month of 2020 and I could not be happier to be kicking it off by releasing this amazing podcast with coach Daniel Diaz. He is a true rock star and teaches why high performance is so important, but also not easy to achieve. We talk about all things hard and easy about entrepreneurship on this episode, and even talk about his amazing wife!

I am very thankful I had the opportunity to interview this week’s guest!  had a blast on this week’s episodes with the Bizbros! We talked all about things like good and bad investments in your business and personal development. Even how making some big mistakes never stopped them from moving forward!

Who is your target audience? If you answer every one, that is the kiss of death! It may be one day, but everyone starts with a specific avatar. This week on The Start Down, Jono Poon and I talk about why this is so important when it comes to social media advertising.

Host: Mike Ficara

Guest: Jono Poon & Mike Ficara

In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Daniel Gefen! Daniel is a man with some amazing stories about podcasting, business, and life. He recently founded one of my new favorite app PodBooker. 

Did you know The StartDown Podcast is not the only podcast I host? I also co-host 2 other business podcasts. This week we feature one of those shows! The Brand Ethos podcast is co-hosted by my business partner Alicia Laszewski and our two newest team members Ace and Anneliese. In this episode, we talk about what makes a brand authentic.

Host: Mike Ficara 

Guests: Alicia Miyares Laszewski, Anneliese Gonzalez, Andres Echeverria, Mike Ficara

This week Mike Ficara speaks with Ankesh Madan about The Conrad Challenge.  Ankesh told some amazing stories from his days in the Conrad Challenge, and his current role on the Conrad Alumni Leadership Council. He also shared how he got an investment from Mark Cuban without being on Shark Tank!

With the classroom changing, and “no-touch” solutions becoming popular in today’s classroom, this week we spoke with Julie Daniel Davis about the future of voice in the classroom. Not just any voice, we are talking about   Alexa, Google Home, and Siri! Check the link in the comments for this amazing episode.

Host: Mike Ficara

Guests: Mike Ficara, Julie Daniel Davis

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of entrepreneurship, it’s easy to find other people who are excited about entrepreneurship. The real challenge is doing the work in the shadows and continuing to grow and move forward. 

This week we had a great conversation with Evan Stewart about what makes someone the real deal! As the social media landscape offers more and more coaches and trainers, how do you find the one that is right for you? Evan talks about this and much much more.

Heroes don’t just take action once, they keep on making things happen.   This week we had the privilege of interviewing Justin Myers who has an amazing story about real life pirates, giving back, and continuing to grow.   Check out this must hear episode:

Had a great conversation with my friend, client, and CEO Seth   Melendez of Ware Geeks Solutions. Many people are starting a business as a   result of the pandemic. They look for accounting, business cards, and all the things you need. But at the end of the day, they leave out the most important thing, Data Security!

So many people have found the WHY on starting a business, now they need  the HOW. This week I had the honor of interviewing Daniella Platt who  gave some unique perspectives from the entrepreneurial world of fashion!  Check out this episode were we talked about the WHY and HOW of  parenting, business and making things happen!

In this week's episode, I look back on the last 100 episodes, I have had a lot of fun, made some mistakes, and learned a lot. Tune in to hear some personal stories and tips I've learned along the way! 

It has been a little over 2 years, but we have reached our 100th Episode. I have been debating for months what would make this episode special, and I could think of nothing better than interviewing the one person who has had the biggest impact on my life and my entrepreneurial journey...my Dad! I really hope you enjoy this episode as much is we did where we talk about how you define what an entrepreneur is.

Episode 99 brought the opportunity to speak with CEO and Founder Nhon Ma of Numerade. Their mission is to close the educational opportunity gap by unlocking and democratizing access to extraordinary educators and the content they have to offer. 

I have always been fascinated by space, and to think in my lifetime travel to space for everyone may be possible. On this week's episode, I interviewed Nancy Conrad who's late husband not only went to space, but was one of the few men who have walked on the moon! He first words when he stepped on the moon were a personal favorite of mine! In her husband's honor, Nancy started the Conrad Foundation which hosts the Conrad Challenge to give today students an outlet to shine! It was an honor to speak with Nancy! 

Confidence is the key to success. No one is a greater example of that than LaDawn Townsend of The VOS Group. On this week's episode of The Start Down Podcast, we talked about what it takes to take over a room, adapt to any situation, and be the change you want to see in this world!

Host: Mike Ficara 

Guests: Ladawn Townsend, Mike Ficara 

On this week's episode I had the honor of speaking to Joe Gannascoli who played Vito Spatafore on the Sopranos. Joe is not just an actor in the hit HBO show, but he is an accomplished chef and entrepreneur. We talked about how thinking outside the box can help you be successful in all phases of life! 

Host: Mike Ficara

Guests: Joseph Gannascoli, Mike Ficara

Can people change, what does it take? It was a great honor to have Zachary Babcock from Underdog Empowerment to talk about taking control of your actions, and turning it into success. Zachary talks about how he went from hard times to create a 6 figure podcasting business. Don't miss this week's episode!

Ever wonder what it takes to be"Instagram Famous"? This week's guest on The Start Down Podcast has some answers for you! @myqsuccess manages some amazing IG and YouTube celebrities, and shares what you need to do to grow your audience.  

Host: Mike Ficara

Guests: Mike Ficara, Myq Rodriquez

I had a great opportunity to speak with the Davie Cooper City Chamber on how being apart of the chamber can help your business grow! 

In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of speaking with the H2duO (Stephanie Corso & Arianne Shipley) from Rogue Water about everything you are doing wrong with water! 

In this week’s episode, I spoke with Paola Rodriguez who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners with one of the most important things they need right now, health insurance.

Host: Mike Ficara 

Guest: Mike Ficara, Paola rodriguez

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Luke Burrows as we talk about "Should you go down the entrepreneurial path?"

Host: Luke Burrows

Guest: Mike Ficara, Luke Burrows

In this week's episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Christopher J. Wirth is the Founder and President of No Quit Living, which is a Speaking, Coaching and Training Company. Tune in as we discuss how the pandemic has changed our habits, is slowing down positive or negative?

In this week's episode, we speak with Roxy Molina about the effects of Corona Virus on the housing market!

Host: Mike Ficara

Guests: Mike Ficara, Roxy Molina PA

In this week's episode, I had a great time with Erika Del Sorto on her show talking about the impact of Corona virus on businesses big and small, and the best way to adapt! 

Host: Erika Del sorto 

Guest: Mike Ficara

In this week's episode, we speak with local South Florida entrepreneur Pete Vargas from Perfect Choice Roofing. We covered everything from our early days working together at Circuit City, the risk of starting a business, and the impact COVID-19 is having on local small businesses. 

Host: Mike Ficara

Guests: Mike Ficara, Pete Vargas

In this week's episode I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Monica with Fullei Fresh! Tune in as we go over the amazing impact Fullei Fresh is having on the food industry. We also talked about the everchanging impact of the coronavirus on their business and urban farming.

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing the Side Hustle Millionaire, Tony Whatley. While everyone is getting stir crazy with being quarantined from COVID-19 we wanted to talk about what that means for your business and how you can use this as an opportunity to create a side hustle. 

Let's be honest, this week is like nothing we have ever seen before. Corona virus is changing our world minute by minute. The questions of what is right and wrong to say, what we should buy, how we are working, how kids are getting their education and how to handle business is all up in the air. I give my humble entrepreneurial viewpoint on today's episode of The Start Down Podcast.

Hosted by: Mike Ficara 

Guest Mike Ficara

I had a blast co-hosting the first episode of the Brand Ethos Podcast. Brand Ethos CEO Alicia Laszewski and I break down the importance of marketing and having a personal brand.

In this week’s episode, I have the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Nader Hamda and Adrienne White of Ozobot. They are the makers of robots that empower coding and STEAM education for grades K–12, tune in to hear more about how technology is shaping the future of education!

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Luke Burrows as we talk about entrepreneurship in the US and abroad! Luke is the founder of Grow2gether a company focused on igniting the passions and unlocking the potential of others. Tune in to hear some valuable insight!

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jolene Levin one of the founders and owners of NorvaNivel! They started in Australia almost a decade ago and working within the U.S. for several years now. NorvaNivel design and manufacture innovative educational furniture and learning spaces. Our company was founded on the belief that every student deserves a learning environment that caters to their individual needs to foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity. Tune in to hear their amazing story and the innovations coming to the classroom!

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Cal Brunell. Cal co-founded Everyday Speech with Brittany in 2012 to bring innovative technology into social-emotional learning. Passionate about helping children experience the joy of social connectedness, they recognized a significant gap between research and existing resources. Tune in to hear his amazing journey and how he got started.

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Samantha Root. She is a mother of five, an experienced realtor, and author! We delve into what success really means. Tune in to hear how she has achieved success while having a busy life.

In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Ward! He is the Director of Marketing at Rootstrap, runs LinkedIn Local LA, and facilitates workshops helping nonprofits and locals in the community. Tune in to hear us talk about life, LinkedIn, and everything in between. 

Host: Mike Ficara 

Guest: Patrick Ward, Mike Ficara 

In this week's episode, I have the opportunity to interview Pablo Gonzalez! He calls himself the Chief Executive Connector he is an audience cultivation strategist that is trying to prove to the world that the future of business development is community creation. 

Host: Mike Ficara 

Guest: Pablo Gonzalez, Mike Ficara

In this week's episode I am very excited to have not one but two amazing guests! Mark Gura and Victor Rivero have over 60 years of technology experience and are the Executive Writers and Editors for EdTech Digest! Which is going on it tenth year! They focus on the minds behind whats now and whats next! Tune in to hear a wealth of knowledge. 

I am very excited today to have special guest: Dr. Monica Burns on the show today! Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum consultant, author and former New York City public school teacher. She visits schools across the country to support PreK-20 teachers to make technology integration meaningful and sustainable. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com helps educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology. 

LAST PODCAST OF THE YEAR- This was one of my favorite podcast this year- Mike Ficara talks about getting back to the basics! This was a key concept for me in 2019 and it worked! Can't wait for 2020 to take everything to the next level!

I always say that my kids have been some of the greatest sources for my business. This past week while watching my oldest two help around the house and helping clean up after the youngest two I explained that the youngest watch them constantly trying to learn their basic skills. Sometimes they may not get it and that's alright, but how often do we actually get back to the basics in our business?

Host: Mike Ficara 

Guest Mike Ficara

Mike Ficara does a throw-back to a FETC interview from earlier this year with Steve Patti

In this week's episode, I wanted to go over why success is simple and how not to over complicate it. I believe one of the most important keys to making success simple is to define what success means to you? 

Host: Mike Ficara

Guest: Mike Ficara

In this week's episode, I'm excited to interview Adam Bellow a presenter and keynote speaking at FETC this year! He has a wealth of experience in both teaching and technology as well as the Co-Founder of Break EDU a company that specializes in Immersive learning games for the classroom.

It is the last month, of the last quarter, of the decade! What motivates you for 2020? Is it money, time, freedom, or a combination of them? Tune in to hear my thoughts and hear some stories that have happened so far this holiday season. 

The FETC conference is one I have always been excited to go to as it hits home with my roots in teaching and technology. I have the pleasure of interviewing Tony Vincent from Learning in Hand, an individual who has been at the forefront of technology in the class room since the turn of the decade! You're not going to want to miss this

Host: Mike Ficara
Guest: Tony Vincent

In this week's episode, I wanted to talk about the transition from receiving advice too giving it. One of the biggest times I remember getting a lot of advice was when we where going to have our first child, but now that we have four people come to us and ask for it. The same is true in business and I'm going to go over that and more Tune In

In this week's episode I wanted to talk about are you being tactical and practical. Many times you hear people talking about creating multiple sources of income, but that does not necessarily mean multiple types of business. Sometimes it means diversifying the core of your business.

Host: Mike Ficara
Guest: Mike Ficara 

I wanted to talk about a topic that everyone experiences, advice is something everyone will give you. All advice is biased but that doesn't mean it is a bad thing.  

Host: Mike Fiacara

Guest: Mike Ficara

In this week's episode I'm going to explain why I'm quitting social media!

Host: Mike Ficara
Gues: Mike Ficara

Its the time of year when people want to be scared! It is one of the few times in life we want to be scared, but does the fear control you? I want to dive into the concept of imposter syndrome and go over fear people have in some of their skill-sets even when they have the talent. Fear is false evidence appearing real.

Host: Mike Ficara
Guest: Mike Ficara

Where will you be in 2029? Its the last quarter of the decade and not only is it a time for reflection, but what are you doing to make the next decade a success? What goals and strategies are you putting in place for 2020?

Host: Mike Ficara
Gues: Mike Ficara

Do you treat yourself like a client?  I am guilty of putting my clients needs above my own but is that always good for our businesses? In this week's episode I wanted to go over the importance and what it means to treat yourself like a client! I hope you enjoy and would love any feedback!

Host: Mike Ficara

Guests: Mike Ficara

In this weeks episode I wanted to ask the important question: How do you use your data? Sometimes we over complicate the data or what data is. Data can be simple like with my kids, how happy are they? We don't want to simplify data to much either or even skew the number to not fully be accurate or truthful. How do you use your data? 

Host: Mike Ficara
Guests: Mike Ficara

In this week's episode I am very excited to have a very special guest that is going to share a wealth of knowledge and even some insights on me!

Host: Mike J. Ficara
Guest: Mike J. Ficara Jr.

In this week's episode I'm reminded by a phrase my father always said to me "If it was easy, everyone would be doing it." A lot of times we can take that for granted, in today's world of automation we forget that its supposed to be a struggle. I'm going to dive into some of my thoughts and the importance of the team around us. 

In this weeks episode I wanted to go over a concept that many beginning entrepreneurs get wrong, " I want to own a business so I don't have a boss" I wanted to dive deep on this issue and give a different perspective. I enjoy speaking with business owners of all successes and finding out why they started.

Host: Mike Ficara
Guests: Mike Ficara

In this episode I wanted to dive into not being a hurricane. Often times during a storm you see those that are prepared and the panic of those that are not, but how often do we see that in our business? I'm going to dive into some of the trends that I notice in the fourth quarter and what to do to prepare for the upcoming year. 

In this week episode I'm excited to talk with Alicia Laszewski CEO of Brand Ethos. We dive deep into some of the top mistakes some business owners make as well as what makes a great brand? 

In this weeks episode Mike Ficara is a guest on The Security Disciple Podcast and goes into depth on his business strategy and how to help younger entrepreneurs and business owners alike.

Host: Seth
Guests: Seth , Mike Ficara  

In this week’s episode I wanted to go into how strategic are you with choosing partnerships and when should you walk away from a partnership. Partnerships are an important part of business and we form them with not just our business partners but our clients and our staff as well. I'm going to break down what I know and what I have observed from startup level to firmly established.

Mike Ficara
Guests: Mike Ficara

Fifty episodes! Wow! It has been a great journey and we have come a long way since the beginning but completing 50 episodes is something special. I wanted to talk about how I got started in podcasting and I realized that this isn't my first podcast, I had a small podcast about 10 years ago that I did as well. Podcasting is important because it gives a way for your audience to learn more about you and what you are about. Its a great way to create an inbound lead generation as well as a platform to have guests that bring value to your brand. 

In this weeks episode I take a deep dive into my experience at BOLD University last week and go over some of the important takeaways. It was a wonderful opportunity hosted by Brian Cristiano and BOLD Worldwide, they put on a great event and brought in outstanding talent. Some celebrity coaches like Tim Storey and Bhrett McCabe who have worked with Robert Downing Jr and 8 of the top 10 PGA golfers. Amilya Antonetti was also there and some great insight into managing human capital and our relationships with clients. Tune in to hear about them and more!

Host: Mike Ficara
Mike Ficara

I started my career as a teacher for almost ten years and it was one of the best times of my life. As I grew as an entrepreneur I meet a client who loved to hire teachers because they made the best sales people and I couldn't agree more. In this weeks episode I will go over the three main points he taught me and some of my history as a teacher.

Host: Mike Ficara
Mike Ficara

 In this weeks episode I want to go over the importance of having empathy over negativity. A lot of business owners have only one way they do things, but that does not mean its the only way to do it. Going to go over when to outsource and how to value your time.

Host: Mike Ficara
Mike Ficara 

In this week's episode Mike Ficara talks with old time high school friend Mike Blanco about his transition from soldier to corporate. You will get some insight to Mike Blanco's story of before, during, and after the military and some of the expert leadership tactics he is bringing to the corporate world.

Host: Mike Ficara
Mike Ficara, Mike Blanco

In this weeks episode we are going to go over how you may be working hard to fail. Sometimes working hard to succeed and working hard to fail can be similar in appearance. I've seen many mentors and influences talk recently on how working hard is not always a good thing. Stay tuned as we go over some of the major differences in what working hard to succeed and working hard to fail look like. 

In today's episode we are going over the concept of being a coach and a cheerleader. When do you need a pep talk and when do you need just some encouragement. Being a coach or having a mentor I believe to makes major difference in developing ones business. Coaches are great because they keep us accountable, they need to challenge you to be better, and help you see the bigger picture. These three components are some of the key topics we will be covering.


Host: Mike Ficara
Mike Ficara

With Father's Day weekend passing it really brings up the topic in my mind of legacy. In this weeks episode I am going to go over what legacy means to me, about being around my dad growing up, and really just some of the important mentors I've had in my life.

Host: Mike Ficara
Michael Ficara  

Today I want to get into a big part of the business world today, the brand of You! A lot of clients come to me and want to grow and scale and the first area I look at is their brand. Are they killing it on certain platforms, are they out there and where can they improve. There are four main pillars that I feel really take people to new heights social media, a podcast, a book, and an online course. These are the main four pillars that propel any business and they are simple to integrate into what you already have. We go into this and more in today's episode the 4 things to take your business and personal brand to the next level.


Host: Mike Ficara
Michael Ficara 

I always say that my kids have been some of the greatest sources for my business. This past week while watching my oldest two help around the house and helping clean up after the youngest two I explained that the youngest watch them constantly trying to learn their basic skills. Sometimes they may not get it and that's alright, but how often do we actually get back to the basics in our business? 

Today I get into what it is exactly that I do! It has had a history of being a difficult question. Through all of my experiences and skills that I have developed over the years it has aloud me to be a Swiss Army knife of business. But I will get into how trying to do so many things can lead to less success.  Why we should not say yes to everything. 

In today's episode you are getting two Mike's for the price of one. I'm happy to interview Michael Dagen AKA Mr Half-day on none other than his birthday! As a major influence in the South Florida Community he gives some insight into making a connection and how giving from the goodness of your heart can lead to bigger things.  We will also review how to protect yourself as an entrepreneur in the ever-changing business world. 

Host: Mike Ficara

Michael Ficara

I am excited for you to tune in to this week’s episode. Today happens to be my birthday! With celebrating my birthday, it got me thinking, are you celebrating the small wins in your business? In this week’s episode we will dive in and go over are you celebrating too little or too much and how has that affected your business?

Host: Mike Ficara

Michael Ficara

In today's episode I'm going to go over how to many people are playing great defense, and lacking on a good offense. When the Miami Dolphins where at their peak with with Dan Marino it was because of their offense. People that are playing offense know the rules, play well, and put points on the board. That's what we will be going over on this episode. 

Host: Mike Ficara

Michael Ficara

 I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and we are kicking the week off strong. This week we are going over under promising and over delivering. What does this mean to you and your business, and are we over delivering in the right areas? All of this and much more we will go over this episode as I break down the process with my team as an example. I hope you enjoy and give some behind the scenes of some events and work coming up! 

Excited to present today's episode! We have special guest Jose Flores and we are going to be going over some insight into the struggles of being an entrepreneur and how to overcome some of those mental blocks. 

I was told I had Endless Supplies of Positive Energy! But is that always a good thing? In today's episode I go over is that true of me? I bring this up to go over who we are in our digital persona compared to our genuine selves. We will go over being true to yourself and finding who we really are! I hope you enjoy and give some behind the scenes of some events and work coming up!

Team—The word NO—and Core Values in your business…the story of my clients who are winning this quarter!

It was a lot of fun to be on the Dad The Best I Can Podcast! Schedule individual time with your kids. We covered being a Dad to 4 kids, ages 11, 8, 2 & 1!  We also covered what we learned from Jesse Itzler and the Build Your Life Resume course! Hope you enjoy this show and be sure to check out www.dadthebestican.com for more great episodes! 

As Q1 comes to a close the mood on social media is not what it was like in January! How can you get focused and get back on track? I will share with you 3 tips for getting over the end of Q1 blues and go into Q2 killing it! 

Join Mike Ficara Live in Texas as he shares his take ways from Business Finishing School LLC!

Mike Ficara is back with more live interviews from FETC! This time he is interviewing Ted Gorospe and Jeff Gaynor who are tackling the biggest issues in the education field. 

In this episode of The Start Down, Mike Ficara interviews Chris Bowman live from the FETC event! Chris Bowman is the head of education  the company PIPER.

Today's episode of The Start Down features a live interview with Steve Patty from the virtual reality company MERGE. Live from FETC event!

Its that time of the year! 10x is back and host Mike Ficara talks about the biggest takeaways, lessons and memories from the event! 

In, today's episode of the Start Down Host, Mike Ficara talks about the importance of telling your unique story of "you" and how it helps your business and brand  

In today's episode host Mike Ficara discusses the most prominent and powerful thing every business/ entrepreneur need to do, show up.

Today on the Start Down, Host Mike Ficara answers the age old question in entrepreneurship. When are you successful? 

in this episode of the StartDown, Mike Ficara talks about the infamous "New Years Resolutions" and what you can do to keep yours on track.