Alex- The Real Estate Dude

The most common question I get as a Real Estate agent is "Hows the market?". The purpose of this weekly show is to answer that! If you have question or if you would like more information drop a comment or shoot me a message! I will answer your question on next Wednesdays episode! Hope you enjoy! See you next Wednesday!

I sat down with Mortgage Lenders to go over my goals for 2020. The lenders helped me clarify my goals and figure exactly what I need to do to be in the best position to achieve them. This is a short clip of the most impactful thing I learned that I can pass on to you!

Shana Ackles has been an integral part of doubling the size of Keller Williams Alaska Group over the past 7 years. She has served as Broker in Charge, New Agent Training, Coaching, and Assistant Team Leader. On a daily basis she coaches multiple top producing agents and partners within other industries, schedules and organizes training, and manages the staff and agents at Keller Williams. All that to say she has tons of experience in growing businesses, problem solving, coaching, accountability, and maintaining culture. That is what we talk about on this podcast

Jamin Taylor is an Alaskan Entrepreneur and business owner. He owns J.Hunter Photography which currently offers Photo expeditions for photographer, Alaska Wildlife photo sales, head shots and family photo session, and so much more! Check him out on any social platform @ J.Hunter.photo. In this episode he talks about his journey to becoming a professional photographer

Bobby Burns works for Alopex ID. They are an industry leading media agency here in Alaska. On this episode we learn some about Bobby and he dives deep into how to market your business in today's current marketing conditions.

One Minute and Thirty Seven Seconds of how using your Whole Life Insurance Policy as an investment vehicle can be beneficial

Matt Witwer joins us on the podcast today to talk about Whole Life Insurance Policies. Specifically, how to use it as a savings vehicle that can be used to buy a home, pay for your kids college, or even be the perfect emergency fund.

A Realtor comes to your house with a price they have determined it will sell at. How do they come up with that number??? Here is a quick breakdown

CASH IS NOT KING! ☑️ Yes it gives you more leverage ☑️ Yes it makes your time frame more flexible ☑️ Yes it means less hands are in the pot At the end of the day though a $100k offer on a home is a $100k offer wether you have cash, bank financing, owner financing, or any other method of putting $100k on the table. The key

Here are the details about my recent 4plex purchase ☑️ Purchasing numbers ☑️ Rents ☑️ My monthly bottom line and how you can use rental income to qualify and do the same thing!

Sherri Lilly a.k.a AK Lady Barber recently opened her own babershop in Palmer, Ak. This episode is my ode to how amazing of a human being she is.

Whats up Podcast! On this episode I interview good ol country boy and football star Dok Scholl. He talks about playing football with Nate Solder and Lamar Houston, battling dislexia through college, and embarking on the entrepreneurial journey. Tweet @alexsmades what your favorite part was

Hey podcast! This episode was FIRE!!!!! Stephanie Peevey may be one of the strongest women I know. Multiple times throughout her life she has made the hard decision that would make her happier in the long run rather than taking the easy way out. Tweet @alexsmades your thoughts on the show!

Hey podcast! This a breakdown of my thoughts when deciding whether to join a real estate team or build a personal brand. I hope you enjoy

Iveria Lorenz is owner of CBDebonair, Life and health consultant, master networker, PR manager at J&J Foods in Wasilla, and an amazing human being. In this podcast she talks about growing up in a 4meter by 3meter apartment, her son battling severe medical conditions, and not settling in business or life! The video of the interview can be found on the "Alex Smades- The Real Estate Dude" Facebook page.

This is the first episode of the new series. A series that will follow..... Me. My journey building a business from 0. Being vulnerable. Talking about the successes AND failures. Recording conversations I have. Really anything that I think will give you insight in what it takes to build a business or get into Real Estate. I hope this brings you a ton of value. Thanks for listening

Elle Roberts manages the safety side of the business at Arctic Network Solutions. She is also a published author, former firefighter, and survivor of a coma. Elle is one of the most introspective people I have had the pleasure of hosting on the podcast. Each step of her life she takes in and analyzes to see what she wants to sustain and what needs to change moving forward. It was fun to talk to her about putting each piece together to get to where she was today.

Brady Dale is owner operator at Fearless Fitness where he is a personal trainer, group instructor, and health coach. On this podcast we hear how Brady lost over 100 pounds in less than a year. Then he uses that obsession with health to start Fearless Fitness and will use it to set the standard for gyms in the Valley!

Amber Brophy is a serial entrepreneur if there ever was one. She has a resume that includes starring in commercials, owner of multiple successful businesses, and expert at social media marketing. In this podcast we take the ride through her battle with bullying, life threatening medical conditions, and having twins.

The story of a mother of 5 who perseveres through it all to build a business that supports her family.

A home inspector disrupting the industry by building relationships.

Hey everyone, thanks for listening. On this episode I talk with Tearsa Nelson. She is the owner of Wild Iris Promotions, Come fly with Tears and is a performer in an A Capella group.She talks about making decisions based on happiness over money and being ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.

Theresa Taylor: a working mom who battled through depression to become a successful business woman.

A dive into the story of Matt Shaughnessy, the owner of Birdhouse Sandwich co, a food truck serving the Matsu Valley, Alaska.

Inside look at Eric Morey, the owner of Northfork Supply Co.

Inside look at David Boortz and his journey starting 203 Kombucha in uptown Palmer, Ak.

A dive into Alex- The Real Estate Dude and the plan for the Working Alaska series

Interview with Clark Saunders of Matanuska Brewing Company