Contrarian Cashflow

Fletcher Wheaton had been investing in real estate in the New Orleans area since 2008 until one weekend trip pushed him to change course and jump cross-country. Now, he's investing in the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, specializing in pre-construction, vacation homes, and investment rental properties. He stopped by in our podcast to share his journey from the United States to Mexico, his jump from oil and gas to real estate, and the strategies that helped him succeed in this industry. Listen to Fletcher and learn ways to invest outside the United States!  [00:01 – 04:45] Opening Segment Let's get to know Fletcher Wheaton He talks about this life-changing weekend getaway [04:46 – 15:05] The Truth About Investing in Real Estate Why he jumped from the oil & gas industry to real estate  What real estate investors should know about risk levels  Are you looking for a property in Mexico? Listen to Fletcher's insights  [15:06 – 25:03] The Reality of Investing Outside the United States How old are the properties that Fletcher is talking about?  Here's another reason to fall in love with Los Cabos Fletcher talks about the first step in investing outside the United States [25:04 – 30:50] Boosting Your Online Presence With Videos  Fletcher shares his experience shooting drone videos of his properties  He talks about the power of video in boosting your online presence  The challenges of outsourcing video production  [30:51 – 37:43] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Drifter hotel in New Orleans What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Outdoor activities What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Providing for his family through something he enjoys the most Connect with Fletcher. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: “As long as you're staying consistent and you have processes...I think that's a good thing." –  Fletcher Wheaton “Being able to provide for my family by doing something that I really enjoy...that means a lot to me." –  Fletcher Wheaton Resources mentioned https://www.zillow.com/ (Zillow) You can email fletcher@bajasmart.com to connect with Fletcher or follow him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletcherwheaton/ (LinkedIn) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgoukcsVZ9pOUBnOWsC5Vg (YouTube). Check out his https://cabokey.com/ (website) to learn more about his work in Mexico!  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Apurva Shah and Jack Yen are managing partners at JAYS Properties, LLC, helping their clients invest in high-growth markets and bringing them above-average returns. They drop by in our podcast to share their journey as real estate investors and reveal the reality of investing in mobile home parks. Aside from practical tips to raise money in this space, they also share their bigger “why” that drives them to work their best every single day.  Listen to Apurva and Jack to grow a mobile home portfolio while working full time!  [00:01 – 04:07] Opening Segment Let's get to know Apurva Shah and Jack Yen They talk about their journey to real estate investing  [04:08 – 14:33] Don't Accept a No So Easily  Apurva and Jack tells us the reality about finding the right real estate partner Why they've chosen mobile homes for their portfolio Apurva doesn't personally accept a no, and here's why  [14:34 – 23:43] How to Build Safe Communities  Apurva and Jack explain the ins and outs of mobile home parks  How they measure safety in a community The biggest factor in their underwriting decisions  [23:44 – 34:00] How to Balance Investing and Working Full Time Don't miss their secrets in managing their mobile home portfolio!  Investing in real estate and working full time in a W2 job Where to find the right people in real estate [34:01 – 40:17] The Best Investment An Investor Can Make The best investment you can make according to Jack  The importance of mindset in real estate investing They break down the lessons they learned from their recent deal [40:18 – 46:06] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Mobile home parks for Apurva Escape Rooms for Jack What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Basketball and running for Jack Travelling, snowboarding, and wakeboarding for Apurva What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Creating a safe community for both of them  Connect with Apurva and Jack. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: “If we're gonna be syndicating capital and we're taking on other people's money, I wanna treat it as my own because I personally don't wanna lose any money..." –  Apurva Shah  “Stepping away from your high paying job is always very difficult but that partnership, that passion, that you have someone that you can rely on, that's definitely put me in a much better position..." – Jack Yen Resources mentioned Book: https://amzn.to/3gnYztn (Rich Dad, Poor Dad) https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets) You can email apurva.liberty.solutions@gmail.com to connect with Apurva or follow him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurva-shah-15794271/ (LinkedIn). Jack is also on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackyen/ (LinkedIn). Check out https://www.jaysinvestments.com/ (JAYS Properties) to start investing in mobile homes!  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Our amazing guest for today is Larry Long, Jr., the Chief Energy Officer of Larry Long Jr LLC. For almost 2 decades now, he has been helping people, teams, and organizations go from good to great, bringing exciting energy and valuable insights to the table. He is also extremely passionate about coaching, influencing, and impacting the people around him positively.  As an experienced sales leader with a proven track record in the SaaS space, he carries a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges faced by salespersons. That is why Larry drops by in our podcast to talk about his journey and share some valuable pieces of advice about empowerment and success in the sales industry.  Listen to Larry's story and learn how to empower others too!  [00:01 – 05:40] Opening Segment Let's get to know Larry Long Jr. What Larry learned early on as a business owner [05:41 – 15:42] Being a Positive Influence  Larry shares the story of how he learned to “sell himself” Sales touches every aspect of life Larry explains He talks about the “Spirit of Giving” The ability to influence and impact others positively  Larry shares his experience  [15:43 – 26:50] Difference Between Contacts and Contracts  Are you planning to start your own business now? Here's Larry's advice for you  The key difference between contacts and contracts  Why being a jack-of-all trades, master-of-none won't work for you [26:51 – 37:20] Is Mentorship Really Important?  The words you tell yourself have a huge impact on your life Larry gives his insights Why not knowing everything is actually beneficial for your business Don't be scared to ask for help!  The importance of having a mentor in your life and business [37:21 – 44:33] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  His first angel deal  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Playing golf  Bonding with his family  What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Being able to give something to someone else's life Connect with Larry. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: “It's not what you know and it's not even who you know. It's who knows you and who trusts you and who believes in you that really makes things happen." –  Larry Long Jr. “When you speak with folks, ask them ‘How are you doing?' and then shut up and listen..." –  Larry Long Jr. Resources mentioned Book: https://amzn.to/3yOLYGD (The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition) Individuals to follow https://burg.com/ (Bob Burg) https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenudelberg/ (Steve Nudelberg) https://www.jimrohn.com/ (Jim Rohn) You can email larry@larrylongjr.com to connect with Larry or follow him on http://fb.com/longjr (Facebook), https://twitter.com/larrylongjr (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/longjr7/ (LinkedIn), and https://www.instagram.com/longjr7/ (Instagram). Are you ready to reinvigorate your life? Visit his https://larrylongjr.com/ (personal website) to get started!  Watch his show, the Midweek Midday Motivational Minute, on https://bit.ly/3kbdxEf (YouTube)! LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

A kick in the back of his head literally and figuratively turned Chris Wirthlin's life around. Little did he know that this moment would lead him to an exciting journey that would bring him all the blessings he's enjoying today.  Now a serial entrepreneur, he helps homeowners sell their houses stress-free -- whatever their reason, regardless of their condition. Today, he's on a path of scaling his real estate tech firm, merging technology and real estate into a sustainable and successful business model.  Learn his story on how he built his firm brick by brick.  [00:01 – 03:06] Opening Segment Let's get to know Chris Wirthlin The reality that homeowners should realize  [03:07 – 13:40] A Life-Changing Injury  Why sell your house with Brick according to Chris  How he started his first company as a 17-year old student  How a kick in the back of his head led him to entrepreneurship [13:41 – 23:46] Building a Brand That Reflects You The early challenges that Chris needed to overcome  Chris walks us through the process of selling his first business What he learned from exit strategies  [23:47 – 33:20] The Power of Automations in Real Estate Chris was once “anti-entrepreneurship” What made him change?  The lessons he learned from speaking Japanese  How to go from 0 to $100,000 in 18 days  [33:21 – 48:12] Building a Firm Brick by Brick  The dangers of growing your business too quickly  How he built his real estate firm bring by brick The wealth generation potential of real estate Chris tells us why you should not immediately flip a house  Use your 9-5 job creatively to have more passive income  Chris tells us how [48:13 – 56:32] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Investing in his personal growth  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Hiking with his wife and their dogs Playing games  What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Solving problems Helping people Connect with Chris. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: “I truly believe real estate is the best wealth generation vehicle out there." –  Chris Wirthlin “I think the thing that has made me [happiest] is focusing and prioritizing the relationship with my wife and my daughter over everything else." –  Chris Wirthlin Resources mentioned https://www.kw.com/ (Keller Williams Realty) You can email chris@brick.works to connect with Chris or follow him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wirthlin-66b186139/ (LinkedIn). Experience a stress-free selling experience. Check out https://mybrickoffer.com/ and https://brick.works/ to get started!  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Michael Eckstein started doing accounting services for his father, but an “Aha!” moment changed his mindset about accounting. From compliance, his motivation for offering his services evolved into consulting, helping business owners build their businesses according to their goals. He also shares some interesting insights about success and business scaling.  Michael believes that you don't necessarily have to be the best in what you do. Being above average can be enough for you. He also thinks that not all businesses should be scaled. It depends on what your goals are and what lifestyle you want to live.   [00:01 – 04:06] Opening Segment Let's get to know Michael Eckstein How Michael became a top-rated accountant in his area  [04:07 – 09:31] Michael's Outlook on the accounting business  Is accounting really a stable career? Michael shares his experience   From compliance to consulting Michael's change in his accounting approach You can live as just being above average and not necessarily the  best  Michael explains  [09:32 – 20:04] The Right Business Advice For You Michael reveals the “Aha!” moment that changed his life  How to find a business advice relevant to your business Michael shares his secrets  Small business vs startup What's really the difference? [20:05 – 35:17] Buying or Exiting a Business  What you should know about exiting a business What if you want to buy a business? Here are Michael's tips for you  Michael shares his story of starting his newsletter [35:18 – 39:39] Knowing Your Audience  The bad practices of creating a newsletter you should avoid  The power of being relatable to your clients  Here's what we mean by “Know your audience” [39:40 – 47:47] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Make sure you have plans in your retirement  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Running What offers you the most fulfillment in life? His newsletter The pieces of advice he gives  Connect with Michael. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: “Figure out exactly where you're trying to take your business, how it fits into your goals, then pick advisors from there." –  Michael Eckstein “Remember that outside advice isn't supposed to replace your thoughts. It's supposed to supplement them.." –  Michael Eckstein Resources mentioned https://simplenumbers.me/ (Greg Crabtree) Book: https://amzn.to/3rK125D (Building a StoryBrand) You can email michael@ecksteintaxservices.com to connect with Michael or follow him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-eckstein/ (LinkedIn) and https://www.fb.com/profile.php?id=100013284168940 (Facebook). Check out https://ecksteinadvisory.com/ (Eckstein Advisory) and https://www.ecksteintaxservices.com/ (Eckstein Tax Services) to have a peace of mind in your tax and accounting needs!  Learn Michael's favorite articles and resources to start a newsletter! https://bit.ly/3xeRLni (Start here).  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Matt Picheny is focused on developing passive income streams that enable investors to write their own story, and choose how they want to spend their time. He specializes in revitalizing and elevating communities through real estate investment, community enrichment, climate sensitivity, and the arts. Matt has over 15 years of experience in property analysis, financing, acquisition, construction, operations, and has invested in over 7,000 apartments nationwide. He is a licensed real estate agent, a Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac approved buyer and has earned both Commercial Real Estate & Real Estate Finance certificates from Boston University. Matt is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board and the Forbes Real Estate Council. A native of Orlando Florida, and a former actor, Matt still believes in happily ever after. He lives with his wife and their two daughters in Boston and in his downtime enjoys long walks on the beach, Broadway, Rock and Roll, and great barbecue. [00:01 – 07:04] Opening Segment Let's get to know Matt Picheny He talks about his unconventional path to real estate  [07:05 – 18:11] Matt's Outlook on the Rental Market  Matt talks about his outlook on the rental market  Did his acting career help him in real estate investing? We have an interesting exchange about Airbnb and Vrbo  [18:12 – 28:32] Active or Passive?  Here's a home-building story you should not miss! Should you go active or passive  Matt shares a piece of advice   Investing in Broadway shows  Matt's experience here  [28:33 – 38:19] Why Choose Syndication   The exit strategy for a broadway show looks like this Matt chose the syndication route for these reasons  The challenges that Matt needed to overcome  [38:20 – 48:21] Positive Impacts from Real Estate Investing  Matt's motivations for writing his book Making a positive impact on the world  He gives us a sneak peek into his cash flow  [48:22 – 52:23] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Broadway shows  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Spending time with his kids  Going out with his family What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Helping others  Connect with Matt. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "Passive or active [investing] is not a get-rich-quick [scheme]. It's just not. It's hard work." –  Matt Picheny "I also think the arts can be a catalyst for social and societal change." –  Matt Picheny Resources mentioned https://www.airbnb.com/ (Airbnb) https://www.vrbo.com/ (Vrbo) https://www.tripadvisor.com/ (Tripadvisor) https://www.habitat.org/ (Habitat for Humanity) https://www.richdad.com/ (Robert Kiyosaki) You can email matt@picheny.com to connect with Matt or follow him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/picheny/ (LinkedIn) and https://www.fb.com/mpicheny (Facebook). Check out his http://picheny.com (personal website) to make informed decisions about your investments, generate a positive impact on the world, and tell your own story.  GRAB a copy of Matt's book, https://picheny.com/backstage-guide/ (Backstage Guide To Real Estate), soon!  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Anthony Vicino is a best-selling author, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur committed to helping people maximize their Return on Life. He co-founded Invictus Capital, a multifamily acquisition firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with $15 million in assets under management that provides busy working professionals with the opportunity to invest better. He firmly believes investing shouldn't be complicated, scary, or overwhelming. That's why he and his co-founder, Dan Krueger, regularly releases bite-sized information about multifamily investing in their podcast, Multifamily Investing Made Simple. Anthony is also the author of Passive Investing Made Simple.  [00:01 – 04:11] Opening Segment Let's get to know Anthony Vicino Working in a vertically integrated firm [04:12 – 09:40] A Person's Most Valuable Currency  The most valuable currency according to Anthony  This is not the worst advice ever…  Anthony looks back to his journey to multifamily investing  [09:41 – 19:19] From Lack of Focus to Having Power  Turning lack of focus into a superpower Anthony tells us how  How to monetize your creativity  Anthony realized he needed to be “arrogant”  Here's what he learned  [19:20 – 29:22] Building Successful Businesses   Can you earn passive income from books? Why you should create evergreen content Whoever's closest to the consumer wins  Anthony explains  [29:23 – 39:11] Creating and Storytelling  How to present yourself to your target market  What young people should learn about doing what they want to do  Anthony shares how he generates cash flow today  [39:12 – 42:29] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  His investment in his very first business  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Playing tennis and chess Reading What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Creating and bringing something into reality  Connect with Anthony. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "Creativity, for me, is the ability to take two or more pieces of disconnected information and apply them together in new, novel functional ways." – Anthony Vicino "You have to have enough arrogance to keep pushing forward despite how much you suck." – Anthony Vicino You can email anthony@invictusmultifamily.com to connect with Anthony or follow him on https://bit.ly/3v0dM9M (LinkedIn) and https://bit.ly/3edJXfM (Instagram). Check out https://invictusmultifamily.com/ (Invictus Capital) and their https://tinyurl.com/yd9rfy7c (YouTube) and https://bit.ly/2PEAW5d (LinkedIn) pages to invest passively in multifamily with less risk, better returns, and zero hassle.  Listen to Anthony in https://bit.ly/38fv7lf (Multifamily Investing Made Simple). Watch out for their upcoming book on passive investing! LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Logan Freeman is key principal, co-founder, and Chief Development Officer of FTW Investments. He oversees the company's acquisitions and investment strategies. He also personally selects all key investment markets and asset classes to meet the goals of investors. Mr. Freeman brings to the company over six years of real estate investing experience. Prior to FTW Investments, Mr. Freeman was the Director of Acquisitions for a fund where he originated the concept, developed the operating plan, and created the company's products worth over $50M. He also acquired over 225 doors in little over a year and completed a portfolio refinance, returning all of the investors capital as well as maintaining positive cash flow. Prior to his entrepreneurial activities, Logan was an All-American collegiate football athlete at the University of Central Missouri, where he graduated from in 2013. After his final season in college he was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders. ​ [00:01 – 05:44] Opening Segment Let's get to know Logan Freeman The 3 levels of delegation as discussed by Logan  [05:45 – 15:15] The Fear of Being Mediocre  The truth about growth mindset you should hear now Listen to this inspiring story on his “classroom on wheels” Don't miss Logan's powerful story about changing his identity   [15:16 – 25:25] Relationships With People  Logan shares an interesting insight about success Finding a new peer group and why you should do it The role of empathy in building relationships  [25:26 – 35:54] The Sweet Spot Methodology  What is the “Iceberg Effect” and how did it help Logan?  Logan talks about how they handled COVID-19  Applying the “Sweet Spot Methodology” or Ikigai in real estate investing  [35:55 – 45:46] Scaling Businesses: What Not To Do  Finding the right partners for your real estate investing What businesses do wrong in terms of scaling  Why Logan wants to be a private equity firm  [45:47 – 52:16] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Investing in other people  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Going on walks  Spending time around the pool  Hitting the golf clubs Cooking What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Providing for his family and other people  Connect with Logan. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "A growth mindset doesn't say, ‘If something can be done...' It says, ‘How can it be done?'" – Logan Freeman "The choices that you decide to make will dictate the outcomes of your life." – Logan Freeman Resources mentioned: Individuals to follow: https://principlesyou.com/ (Ray Dalio) https://www.adamgrant.net/ (Adam Grant) https://www.jimrohn.com/ (Jim Rohn) https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ (Tony Robbins) https://www.ziglar.com/ (Zig Ziglar) https://lewishowes.com/ (Lewis Howes) https://www.eofire.com/ (John Lee Dumas) https://www.navalmanack.com/ (Naval Ravikant) http://elevationcapitalgroup.com/ryan-smith/ (Ryan Smith) Books to read https://amzn.to/3e01irs (Mindset) by Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/3dWzILJ (The Compound Effect) by Darren Hardy  https://www.jimmyjohns.com/ (Jimmy John's) You can email logan@livefreeman.com to connect with Logan or follow him on https://bit.ly/2JvMncb (LinkedIn), https://bit.ly/3o6Ba0J (Facebook,) https://bit.ly/39nZhnL (Twitter), https://bit.ly/37ezPOM (Instagram), and https://bit.ly/39m9GjM (YouTube). Check out his https://bit.ly/2VjsvvA (personal website) and https://ftwinvestmentsllc.com/ (FTW Investments) to build impactful wealth through selective private investments. LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think...

Jordan Taylor is an engineer by trade and serial entrepreneur and real estate investor by life results. He has 13 years of industry expertise in rapid lean growth and business development specializing in startup and scaled expansion stages.  He understands that the path to success requires ownership, technical, and managerial expertise. This is why he has carefully chosen the roles in his career that have allowed him to engage in every facet of business operations. His client solutions reflect this as they are focused on the synergy between functions and the ability for those functions to effectively work in concert with one another.  [00:01 – 07:36] Opening Segment Let's get to know Jordan Taylor From engineering to entrepreneurship  Jordan's story in a nutshell  [07:37 – 17:43] Being a Boss in High School  Hiring his friends as a high school student  Jordan's experience  Did he exit his business in high school?  Learn from Jordan's work ethic in high school  Working 2-3 jobs while studying  [17:44 – 22:33] Shoot First, Act Later  The power of taking action  Jordan's explanation about doing your due diligence Build relationships, not burn bridges [22:34 – 31:19] Jordan's Real Estate Journey  Jordan shares the influence of his father in his real estate investing  Working with people in real estate is easy Jordan tells us why Putting together all his skills and experiences  [31:20 – 41:29] Building Micro-Grid Communities Jordan breaks down a micro-grid  From consumers to prosumers The future of sustainable consumption The many benefits of micro-grids according to Jordan  Let's talk about cash flow with Jordan!  [41:30 – 49:03] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Cryptocurrency   Investing in some skillsets  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Having fun with his family Traveling  Watching movies  What offers you the most fulfillment in life? Being able to make changes and a difference Connect with Jordan. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "Don't hesitate. Go ahead. Pull the trigger. Shoot first, act later." – Jordan Taylor "It just makes more sense to be able to have communities that are able to work together." – Jordan Taylor Resources mentioned: https://www.daveandbusters.com/ (Dave & Buster's) https://www.starbucks.com/ (Starbucks)  https://www.sunrun.com/ (Sunrun) https://www.tesla.com/ (Tesla) You can email jordan.e.taylor1@gmail.com or connect with Jordan on https://bit.ly/3dDSUhr (LinkedIn) and https://www.instagram.com/jtaylor_tmg (Instagram).  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.   Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Game changer. Secret weapon. THE differentiator. “Unleashing your creative” is Alex B. Sheridan's cup of tea, and today we'll have a taste of it. Alex helps his clients, from small to mid-sized businesses, as well as large corporations, build their brand through social media marketing. He also serves as a consultant for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to boost their LinkedIn presence.  How Alex turned this passion into a 6-figure business is not rocket science. However, you need to do the work to replicate what he did. [00:01 – 07:13] Opening Segment Let's get to know Alex B. Sheridan Alex looks back on his journey How “ABS” was born Building a business he wants to do  [07:14 – 17:07] From “Hunter” to “Hunted” From being the “hunter” to being the “hunted” Why did Alex not give up? Learn his mindset and apply it to your life  Why you should be yourself and be authentic  [17:08 – 27:17] Building Your Confidence  Alex can take a lot of risks and here's why  All entrepreneurs should adjust through time or else… How Alex built his confidence in content creation  [27:18 – 37:48] “I Don't Want ‘Safe.' I Want Bold.” What is “Community Building” and why should you know about it?  Alex shares an interesting insight about the role of parents in one's success  The thing that Alex wished he had done sooner  [37:49 – 47:56] Practical Steps to Improve Your Brand  How the first year of entrepreneurship looks like  The practical tips from Alex to improve your brand  He talks about how he earns income today  [47:57 – 52:54] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Investing in himself  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Hanging out with kids and parents Bike riding Writing scripts and songs  Travelling  What offers you the most fulfillment in life? His kids  His business  Connect with Alex. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "If you are listening right now and you can find something that you're naturally good at...you're in a hell of a spot to take off." – Alex B. Sheridan "Surround yourself with people that are going places, that are gonna push you, and that you're gonna learn from." – Alex B. Sheridan Resources mentioned: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ (Gary Vaynerchuk) Book: https://amzn.to/3xTvVqk (Emotional Intelligence) https://www.amazon.com/ (Amazon) https://www.apple.com/ (Apple)  https://www.tesla.com/ (Tesla) You can email asheridan@impaxs.com or connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbsheridan/ (LinkedIn), https://twitter.com/alex_b_sheridan (Twitter), https://bit.ly/3A0LEFJ (YouTube), and https://www.instagram.com/alex_b_sheridan/ (Instagram). Do you know that the brand you're building today will set the future of your business? Visit https://impaxs.com/ (Impaxs Marketing) to learn more.  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

What does the path from being a professional employee into a real estate investor look like? Esther Reizes-Lowenbein knows every bit of it, every tiny detail of it, that has allowed her, a working mother of 8, to build her own real estate company. She has redefined the real estate space by offering professional and on-demand service, which earned her the title, "serial networker“ who has closed over $300 million in commercial transactions.  Outside her real estate business, Esther, together with her husband, is active in community and charity work, providing relief for the underprivileged.  [00:01 – 05:08] Opening Segment Let's get to know Esther Reizes-Lowenbein Esther shares her story and her inspiring motto in life [05:09 – 15:19] Why Commercial > Residential  Why Esther chose real estate and why you should choose it too  Her transition from speech-language pathology to real estate  Why commercial and not residential real estate?  [15:20 – 24:46] Commitment and Flexibility  What investors should realize about referrals  Esther's tips on time management you should not miss  The importance of commitment and flexibility  [24:47 – 33:20] Only Woman in the Room  How Esther is handling being the “only woman in the room?”  What to do if things are not working out for you  Different ways to learn according to Esther  [33:21 – 40:58] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  An investment they paid with their own cash  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Going out with friends Travel Work What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Giving back to the community Connect with Esther. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "You have to be willing to give the time so much so that even if things don't work out, you don't let it pull you down and sink because so many things are not going to work out." – Esther Reizes-Lowenbein "I enjoy educating people about investing." – Esther Reizes-Lowenbein You can email Esther at estyreizes@gmail.com or connect with her on https://bit.ly/32vrBjq (LinkedIn) and https://www.instagram.com/estilowenbein/ (Instagram). Check out her https://estherreizes.com/ (website) to learn more about her work.  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Podcast Takeover! In this episode, I will be interviewed by my good friend, Jerome Myers of Dreamcatchers and The Myers Development Group, to talk about the steps to live a fulfilling life with financial freedom. I also share my mission of creating the most impact with the least amount of effort. If this sounds too good to be true, listen as I lay out the practical steps that you can already take right now!  [00:01 – 06:27] Opening Segment Jerome Myers and I switched places!  I'm the guest in this episode How John decided to retire at 34 [06:28 – 16:14] Abundance Mindset  John is all about abundance and here's why Why time is more important than money  How John talked to his family about this major decision  [16:15 – 26:16] Financial Independence Faster  What John meant by “financial independence faster What you should realize about investing in real estate  The worst that can happen is betting on yourself [26:17 – 36:59] Labor Efficiency  The 4 different steps to financial freedom  Avoid looking desperate and miserable  What is more important than tax efficiency?  [37:00 – 48:46] The Feeling of Impact  John talks about a couple of exit strategies you should know  Is cold calling dead?  What's John's motivation for sharing his journey?  [48:47 – 55:40] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Business coaching and paid mentorship  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Connect with Jerome. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "Surrender to the unknown." – John Blanton "You can always make more money but you can't make more time." – John Blanton Resources mentioned https://joefairless.com/ (Joe Fairless) You can email Jerome at jerome@myersmethods.com or connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/ (LinkedIn), https://www.fb.com/jerome.myers.104 (Facebook), https://twitter.com/CoachJeromeM (Twitter), https://bit.ly/3pOqG8p (YouTube), and https://www.instagram.com/myersmethods/ (Instagram). Check out http://www.myersmethods.com/ (Myers Methods) and discover insider secrets to multifamily investing! LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled. Let's stay Contrarian!

How do you turn a $5.15/hour job into a business partnership within 4 months? Kay Kay Singh not only got promoted in less than half a year. He got a piece of the business he's employed to by working so hard, leveraging his knowledge and educational attainment, and coming from a place of help. From gas stations, laundromats, and real estate, there's no stopping Kay Kay in pursuing his business endeavors.  Kay Kay is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grow Rich Capital, helping busy high net worth people in investing in multifamily real estate.  [00:01 – 02:28] Opening Segment What is Kay Kay Singh doing right now?  [02:29 – 13:04] Kay Kay's Journey Kay Kay talks about his journey from India to the United States How he turned a $5.15/hour job into a business partnership Learn the business model of gas stations from Kay Kay  How do you get your ROI from gas stations?  [13:05 – 24:19] Business Ideas How to earn money from laundromats  The other benefits of starting a laundromat business Other business ideas from Kay Kay  [24:20 – 36:40] Cashflow Talks  Kay Kay walks us through his path to real estate investing  From single family to multifamily  Kay Kay's advice for passive investors  Asset classes in real estate you should explore  Cashflow talks with Kay Kay [36:41 – 43:47] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Houses  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Go on vacations with his family  What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? His charity work  Connect with Kay Kay. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "First of all, anybody who wants to get on these deals as a general partner, they need to bring something to the table." – Kay Kay Singh "I think it's sheer luck that I have never been unsuccessful in any business." – Kay Kay Singh "[Charity] gives me peace of mind...That gives me a lot of fulfillment." – Kay Kay Singh Resources mentioned https://evernote.com/ (Evernote)  You can email Kay Kay at kaykaysingh@growrichcapital.com or connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishan-%E2%80%9Ckay-kay%E2%80%9D-singh-10662796/ (LinkedIn). Check out http://growrichcapital.com/ (Grow Rich Capital) and start your multifamily investing!  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

One thing that many people dream of is making money out of their hobby or passion. Some have already done it, others in the process, and then some people don't know where or how to start - if you're one of those that doesn't have any idea how then listen in as Karl Sona joins us to talk about how he was able to turn his hobby into a business. Karl is the host of https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-free-time-podcast/id1496516273 (The Free Time Podcast) and http://karlsona.com/podcast/ (Dear BLK CEO). He is a medical device sales professional, entrepreneur, and free time optimization expert. [00:01 – 03:13] Opening Segment Karl shares what keeps him busy these days [03:14 – 10:18] Karl's Journey Karl shares the story of their family He talks about the path that he took to the success he sought [10:19 – 24:44] Podcasting Discovering podcasting and falling in love with it Are you feeling stuck? Listen to Karl's advice! Starting https://www.streamlinedpodcasts.com/ (Streamlined Podcasts), a podcast post-production company [24:45 – 35:53] The Free Time Podcast Where did the idea come from? Karl talks about the process of launching the podcast Listen to some of the lessons Karl has learned from his guests [35:54 – 47:14] The Next Chapter What's next for Karl Sona? The Dear BLK CEO podcast Cashflow [47:15 – 53:28] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Cryptocurrency What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Hiking What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Chasing my purpose. Spending time with my lady. Connect with Karl. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "Whatever it is that you want, think about how you can bring in the right tools. Maybe it's a podcast. Maybe it's starting a blog. I don't know. Think about how you can bring the right tools to reach more people." – Karl Sona   You can connect with Karl onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-sona/ ( LinkedIn) orhttps://www.instagram.com/karl.sona/?hl=en ( Instagram). Visit his websitehttp://karlsona.com/ ( http://karlsona.com/). Book a call with him at http://www.calendly.com/karlsona32 (www.calendly.com/karlsona32).  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled. Let's stay Contrarian!

Jeremy is an entrepreneur, real estate insurance advisor, & side hustle investor. He is a former school teacher before becoming an entrepreneur.  Jeremy co-founded Shine Insurance Agency. As the insurance advisor to hundreds of real estate investors, he realized those who are the most successful follow the same basic principles. Specific actions they take that others don't. So, he built a roadmap—a https://reiclarity.com/9-basic-steps-to-investing-in-real-estate/ (9 step framework) laying out what he saw as key insights to a complete strategy. [00:01 – 03:52] Opening Segment Jeremy shares what keeps him busy these days He speaks about his passion for podcasting [03:53 – 17:30] The Journey Jeremy talks about his background and how his journey began Teaching people the entrepreneurial spirit The transition from a school teacher to a founder of an insurance agency Finding your Clarity Do good things for your ideal client [17:31 – 37:24] Podcasting Jeremy shares how he found himself getting into the podcasting industry Podcasting since 2015 and now hosting his 3rd podcast, REI Clarity Podcast Jeremy defines what it means to become successful in podcasting. Looking to start your own podcast? Listen to Jeremy's advice just for you! [37:25 – 42:24] Diversify! Diversify your income streams Jeremy talks about his portfolio Passive investing [42:25 – 47:25] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Lawnmowers  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Kayaking. Enjoying nature. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Being with my family. Positive feedback. Connect with Jeremy. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "It was so cool to experience making money for myself." – Jeremy Goodrich "The more you know your ideal client and then the more you speak to that person when you're talking in marketing or whatever you're doing – the more success you're going to have." – Jeremy Goodrich   Resources Mentioned: https://reiclarity.com/ (REI Clarity Podcast)   You can connect with Jeremy onhttps://www.shineinsurance.com/ ( https://www.shineinsurance.com/) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled. Let's stay Contrarian!

In this episode, I bring with me, Ryan Condie. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ryan spent 8 years in software sales at billion-dollar companies. It wasn't long when he realized that being in the corporate world is not something he is passionate about, and so, he left Corporate America to start his own business. A few businesses later, and with the success that he is picking up, he switched his focus on acquiring and growing businesses. [00:01 – 06:23] How everything started Ryan shares what keeps him busy these days Ryan talks about his childhood and what sparked the entrepreneurial fire within him Stumbling upon business acquisitions [06:24 – 20:35] From Corporate to Entrepreneur Ryan talks about his transition from the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur Ryan on pursuing the life you want to live and how you can do it The importance of having the support of your partner/spouse [20:36 – 42:21] Business Acquisitions Ryan talks about the first business he acquired The skills you need for business acquisitions Ryan's advice on how to find your niche Start with the end in mind Common mistakes new investors make in acquiring a business How to get started with business acquisitions Buying mature businesses vs. Startups [42:22 – 46:28] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Betting in myself and pursuing someone to become my mentor What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? We love the mountains. Spending time with family and friends hiking, skiing, and more. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Coming home from work, and my daughter giving me a hug. Connect with Ryan. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "If you start looking for anything under the sky, it's gonna be hard to find something because everything will look interesting…you can get into a dangerous habit of being able to [get] paralysis by analysis where you just can't make any decision." – Ryan Condie "You need to surround yourself with people who are good at the things you're not good at." – Ryan Condie Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X (Originals) by Adam Grant https://www.warbyparker.com/ (Warby Parker) https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Then-Build-Acquisition-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07JKM2F5Q (Buy Then Build) by Walker Deible   You can connect with Ryan onhttps://twitter.com/ryanpaulcondie?lang=en ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancondie/ ( LinkedIn), or athttps://letsbuyabusiness.com/ ( https://letsbuyabusiness.com/) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" movement. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary, and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. He is driven to inspire others, and he measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire. Connect with our guest!  Do you have a tech product/idea that you think is worth investing on? Reach out to Mike onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ciorrocco/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc/?hl=en ( Instagram),https://www.facebook.com/mikeciorrocco/ ( Facebook), or visit his websitehttps://www.mikecroc.com/ ( https://www.mikecroc.com/) [00:01 – 02:33] Opening Segment Mike shares what keeps him busy these days [02:44 – 10:11] Pursuing the Entrepreneurial Path Mike's advice for people looking to pursue the entrepreneurial path Creating success in whatever you do Don't just become someone who is "known," become "memorable." [10:12 – 21:06] Are You Powered by Rocket Fuel? Mike shares his story Grew up in a broken family He talks about a pivotal moment in his life that sparked a fire in his heart Turn your setbacks into rocket fuel [21:07 – 33:42] Be A Positive Impact On Other People's Lives Mike shares his view on mentoring The value it can bring to your life and your business Sharing your story Inspire people and create a positive impact in their lives [33:43 – 43:29] Turning Setbacks into Rocket Fuel What keeps you going and motivated? The story behind Mike's book. Quick plug to Mike's upcoming tech product called Blooprinted. [43:30 – 47:58] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? I invested in an online CBD store, a candy company. I invest in companies, businesses, and myself. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Traveling with my family. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? When I accomplish something, and I see results. Connect with Mike. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "You have to be clear on what you want, and then you have to be committed…and then from there comes consistency" – Mike Ciorrocco "Find out who you are and then make sure you're not identifying with one particular thing." – Mike Ciorrocco "If you have the power to inspire or change someone or help someone and you don't do it, it's evil." – Mike Ciorrocco LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Dr. Erin Hudson is an accomplished ten-year entrepreneur as well as a wife and mother of five. She was the owner of Hudson Wellness Centers in CA, providing chiropractic services, and served as director for a team of 30+ employees. She now sold her chiropractic clinics to focus all her time on real estate. She is a successful real estate investor with a track record spanning five years and asset manager of a $19.5m real estate portfolio for which she raised over $3m in capital.   [00:01 – 08:42] Erin's Story We talk about Erin's background Her journey from a Chiropractor to a Real Estate Investor Making lemonades out of lemons – crushing the real estate game even during Covid [08:43 – 19:01] The Real Estate Journey Investing in real estate – how Erin started her real estate career Building her empire Erin talks about her current portfolio. Are you looking for a single-family? Erin has some deals for you! [19:02 – 29:38] Teaching The Next Generation Financial Grit Teaching their kids how to become financially independent Their kids run their shipping container homes/Airbnb short-term rentals Erin shares tips on how to teach your children how to earn money for their own. [29:39 – 38:08] Finding Your Superpower Find the things you're good at and focus on improving at them until it becomes your "superpower." Erin talks about her core role at https://www.thequattroway.com/ (Quattro Capital) [38:09 – 46:35] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Investing my own money to get 25% of a deal we are working on at Quattro Capital. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love the outdoors. I love wake surfing and snowboarding with my family. Putting smiles on my kids' faces puts a smile on my own. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? My children and seeing them have a desire to invest Connect with Erin. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "There are highs and lows in every place and stage of our life that we go through, right? But it's those hardships that really make you grateful for all the wonderful things that follow." – Dr. Erin Hudson   Resources Mentioned: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets) https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/brrrr-method (BRRRR Method) https://www.liveuncontained.com/ (https://www.liveuncontained.com/)   Reach out to Erin and her team onhttps://www.thequattroway.com/ ( https://www.thequattroway.com/) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Ketan Patel is a Pharmacist turned into a High-Performance Coach. He helps motivated real estate entrepreneurs create more income and impact by aligning their thoughts, emotions, and actions. He has mastered the art of getting results by combining techniques from Tony Robbins, Wim Hof, & Dr. Joe Dispenza. His unique program will give you the clarity, confidence & strategy you need to achieve your goals faster and create an edge. His achievements include earning an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (while Learning English), Building a Multi-Million Dollar Rental portfolio by starting from $8k, Raising Over $10 Million for his multifamily syndication business, and growing a senior care business by 3x in just 2 years.   [00:01 – 06:24] Ketan's Story Ketan talks about his background Ketan shares that he got to where he is today by realizing that he needed to have a diversified income source. Started different kinds of businesses until he found the right one. Diving into real estate as a hobby that turned into a passion [06:25 – 11:47] Pharmacist Pivoting To Entrepreneur Ketan talks about the pivotal moment in his life that made him decide it's time to quit his corporate job Ketan's advice for people looking to pivot into different careers but are hesitating. [11:48 – 19:34] Investing in Real Estate We talk about Ketan's Senior Care Business. Why he invested in one The right mindset when investing in real estate Why multifamily? Ketan shares why he decided to invest in multifamily real estate. [19:35 – 25:58] Syndications Tapping into his creative side and becoming a syndicator Become a better syndicator! Listen to Ketan's tips, advice, and other best practices. [25:59 – 30:47] Mukhi Capital Ketan talks about Mukhi Capital, a real estate investment firm that focuses on helping physicians and doctors create their own passive income streams. How they have faired throughout the Covid season Acquiring his Broker-Dealer License to help with the business [30:48 – 41:25] Ketan Patel Coaching Ketan talks about his experiences with hiring a coach and why he decided to become one. Ketan stresses the value that a coach can bring, whether for your personal development or in growing your business. Finding the right coach Ketan shares his visions for the future [41:26 – 44:55] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Making a debt investment on Mukhi What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love to travel and meditate. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Getting to know myself more. Share my blessings and knowledge with people. Giving back to others. Connect with Ketan. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "Instead of waiting for the clarity to come to me, I kind of realize that I have to do something. It doesn't need to be the final answer. It might not even work. Who cares. At least I need to start in that direction." – Ketan Patel "Asking the right question is more important than searching answers." – Ketan Patel   Resources Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL75xamCMIg (Complete Guide To Real Estate Coaching)   To connect and learn more about Ketan, visit his websitehttps://ketanpatel.com/ ( https://ketanpatel.com/). You can also check out his content onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjpEFxg_bagY9pN8k-We3Uw ( YouTube). LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Justin Fraser is an apartment syndicator, asset manager, and real estate investor responsible for managing multiple apartments across the country. Justin Fraser has been a real estate investor since 2014 when he bought a single-family home as a rental property. For years Justin flipped houses and owned single-family rentals until May of 2018, when he formed 88 Real Estate Capital and closed on his first apartment syndication, raising over $600k for the deal. By September 2018, Justin exited his corporate job as a Project Manager and jumped full time into real estate investing. He found some excellent partners and is an active member of 6 apartment complexes holding over 1000 units. Justin built an asset management business, responsible for running the business of these apartment complexes.  He is also the host of https://www.truemultifamily.show/ (True Multifamily), a podcast about the business of apartment investing, showcasing the real work that happens after a deal closes. His goal is to share insights, tips, tricks, and best practices through storytelling by real asset managers and owners. [00:01 – 02:15] Opening Segment Justin shares what keeps him busy these days [02:16 – 10:31] Justin's Story Justin talks about how his journey started and how it led to where he is today Found success in the corporate scene Discovered the potential in real estate and fell in love with it The importance of having a supportive spouse [10:32 – 20:14] From Project Manager to Asset Manager Flipping houses while working full-time – how Justin manages to pull it off! Find the right partners! Justin discusses why. Losing his job became an opportunity for him to dive into real estate full-time. [20:15 – 27:26] Add Value Become someone that could be of value to others. Hone your skills and show them. Don't just wait for people to ask you for help. Show them that you have what it takes. [27:27 – 38:43] Asset Management Justin demystifies people's misconceptions about asset management He talks about the true role of an asset manager Pursue your passion, but don't let it be your downfall. Justin talks about the biggest challenges in his career so far [38:44 – 44:42] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Investing my time in becoming an investor. No one in my family has invested before me. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? We love to go outdoors - camping and hiking. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Seeing my sons grow and seeing their curiosity about life. Connect with Justin. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "Whatever you are looking to get into…find someone that's doing that and do what I did. Be around. Be available. Don't just blindly say, 'hey, let me know if I can help you,' but figure out how you can help them." – Justin Fraser   You can follow Justin onhttps://www.instagram.com/justin_88realestate/ ( Instagram),https://twitter.com/JustinFraser ( Twitter), orhttps://www.facebook.com/justin.m.fraser ( Facebook). Email him at justin@truemultifamily.show. Listen to his podcast, True Multifamily onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-multifamily/id1490081752 ( Apple Podcasts), or visithttp://www.truemultifamily.show/ ( )http://www.truemultifamily.show (www.truemultifamily.show). LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Ali Boone was an Aerospace Engineer that worked for Corporate America, but at the very first moment in her career, she never felt satisfied and didn't see herself working for the man for the rest of her life. Instead, she wanted to work for herself and pursue a life where she has time freedom. During her time in corporate America, she started learning about real estate, and everything changed when she discovered Turnkeys. From there on, she focused on marketing Turnkeys, and that slowly blossomed into the business that she now owns.   [00:01 – 09:29] What does wealth mean to you? You want to grow wealth, but what does that really mean? Ali shares her definition of wealth. [09:30 – 26:03] Ali's Story From an Aerospace Engineer to Real Estate Expert – Ali talks about her journey to pursuing her passion. Ali talks about the pivotal moment in her life that sparked her entrepreneurial spirit. Ali discusses the mindset that helped her achieve the level of success she has now Everything starts with understanding yourself [26:04 – 43:29] Exiting the Corporate World Ali talks about her transition from the corporate world to getting into real estate. She wasn't sure if she should pursue real estate at first. Ali speaks about her discovery of Turnkeys and how it changed everything for her. What are Turnkeys? Ali explains. Don't underestimate flipping houses! [43:30 – 55:15] Hipster Investments Ali shares how Hipster Investments started. "The business formed itself." She talks about her book, https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/contrarian/ (NOT Your How-To Guide to Real Estate Investing) Ali talks about how losing money in the early stages of her real estate career didn't stop her from continuing the path to real estate. [55:16 – 01:02:53] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Investing in beach bungalows in Nicaragua What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Volunteering in prisons. Teaching and working on programs for prisoners. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Volunteering in prisons. Connect with Ali. Links available below. Tweetable Quotes: "So many people talk about financial wealth, but what does that get you? Because if you actually really break it down, nobody cares about financial wealth. They're talking about what financial wealth is gonna get them." – Ali Boone   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) by Robert Kiyosaki https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial/dp/1612680054 (Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant) by Robert Kiyosaki   Learn more about Ali athttps://hipsterinvestments.com/ ( https://hipsterinvestments.com/) Get a free copy of Ali's book, NOT Your How-To Guide to Real Estate Investing, athttps://www.hipsterinvestments.com/contrarian/ ( https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/contrarian/) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled. Let's stay Contrarian!

Seth Bradley is a real estate entrepreneur and an expert at creating passive income while working as a highly paid professional. He's closed billions of dollars in real estate transactions as a real estate attorney, investor, and broker. He's the managing partner of Law Capital Partners; a private equity firm focused on multifamily and opportunistic acquisitions. He's a former big law attorney and is now the managing partner of his own firm, Bradley Law Limited, helping his clients with their real estate and asset protection needs. He's also the host of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, educating attorneys and other professionals on how to stop trading their time for money so that they can practice when they want to, not because they have to. [00:01 – 01:49] Opening Segment Seth shares what keeps him busy these days [01:50 – 07:29] Seth's Story Seth talks about his background and how his journey began He speaks about a pivotal point in his life that made him pursue the entrepreneurial route How his career and background as a law practitioner affected how he invests in real estate [07:30 – 20:59] Practicing Law and Creating 5 Streams of Income Seth shares his secret to balancing his full-time job and being a real estate investor Investing in Fix and Flips The secret to holding yourself accountable Investing in a Fitness Studio Franchise [21:00 – 23:13] Working with the Spouse Seth talks about how it is like running a business with the spouse "Separate business with the relationship." Their secret to a successful partnership [23:14 – 28:57] Scaling a Syndication Business Seth discusses what pushed him to start a syndication business He explains what and how syndication works [28:58 – 32:17] Learning and Adapting Seth talks about how his career as an attorney helped him in his journey to becoming an investor Seth's advice for full-time professionals looking to build an entrepreneurial career on the side [32:18 – 35:26] Podcasting Seth talks about his podcast, The Passive Income Attorney Podcast We talk about podcasting and the value it brings to our businesses [35:27 – 42:17] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Investing in Bitcoin What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Traveling What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Giving advice to students or the younger generation Connect with Seth. Links available below.   Tweetable Quotes: "Whatever it is, just find something to get good at, educate yourself, and diversify as much as possible." – Seth Bradley   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710 (The Miracle Morning) by Hal Elrod https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Off-Investor-Insiders-Investing-Syndications/dp/1947200275 (The Hands-Off Investor) by Brian Burke   Follow Seth onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sethpaulbradley/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/sethpaulbradley ( Facebook),http://www.instagram.com/sethpaulbradley/ ( Instagram), andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBFCoOy_AM7-8F6h0DiHdSw ( YouTube). Download The Cash Flow Calculator for free athttp://www.intelligentpassiveinvestor.com/ ( http://www.intelligentpassiveinvestor.com) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Brandon Hall is the founder and CEO of The Real Estate CPA and Hall CPA PLLC. After being disenchanted with his career working at two of the Big 4 accounting firms, Brandon decided to shake things up. Most people who are frustrated with office politics and a rigid corporate structure would usually switch over to a less demanding nine to five, but not Brandon. With a passion to radically change the way traditional accounting firms work, Brandon decided to start his own virtual accounting firm. Brandon is an anomaly and his forward-thinking views of the accounting industry sets him apart. [00:01 – 02:37] Opening Segment Brandon shares what keeps him busy these days [02:38 – 12:20] Brandon's Story Brandon talks about his background A summary of how he became The Real Estate CPA He shares what pushed him to become an entrepreneur [12:21 – 16:39] BiggerPockets The BiggerPockets platform – how it skyrocketed Brandon's career [16:40 – 29:39] Scaling To $100 Million Professional Services Firm How to make Tax Talk more exciting and interesting Scaling a Services Business Brandon discusses the challenges with scaling their CPA Firm [29:40 – 34:03] Virtual Services Business Brandon talks about why he chose to build a virtual firm Building rapport with clients [34:04 – 37:23] Podcasting We talk about Brandon's podcasts, https://www.therealestatecpa.com/podcasts (The Real Estate CPA) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-staying-power-podcast/id1513966635 (The Staying Power Podcast) [37:24 – 47:43] The Tax Advice We talk about how to save on taxes in Real Estate Advice for people looking to travel the path to becoming Real Estate Professionals [47:44 – 52:15] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? I think it's real estate or just investing my time in running a business What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Road Biking and playing with my son. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Right now, creating an organization that allows accountants to work anywhere in the world at any time and be part of a big growth engine and offer them an opportunity that they're not gonna get anywhere else. Connect with Brandon. Links below   Tweetable Quotes: "When you get somebody, and you realize 'oh man, they're really fired up about this.' I always try to put that person up for success." – Brandon Hall “The thing about services that i've realized is it's incredibly easy to build a services business to a certain point. I think services businesses are really difficult to scale once you hit some point of inflection.” – Brandon Hall    Resources Mentioned: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets) https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast (BiggerPockets Podcast) https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 (How to Win Friends & Influence People) by Dale Carnegie https://www.therealestatecpa.com/guide-to-qualifying-as-a-real-estate-professional (Guide To Qualifying as a Real Estate Professional)   You can connect with Brandon onhttp://www.therealestatecpa.com/ ( www.therealestatecpa.com). Send them an email at contact@therealestatecpa.com LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.    Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Robert oversees acquisitions and capital markets for the firm and has acquired over $100M of multifamily real estate. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting, https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Guide-Underwriting-Multifamily-Acquisitions-ebook/dp/B087114QRT (The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions). He has written over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets and hosts the https://lonestarcapgroup.com/capital-spotlight-podcast (Capital Spotlight) podcast, which is focused on interviewing institutional investors.   [00:01 – 02:24] Opening Segment Rob shares what keeps him busy these days [02:25 – 09:25] Rob's Story Rob talks about his background and how his journey began Learning a way not only to earn an income in real estate but also to build wealth Why he didn't want to get into the brokerage side of real estate [09:26 – 17:39] Lone Star Capital The A to Z of how Lone Star Capital was built Rob's advice on forming partnerships Why Texas? Rob explains why they chose to build their business in Texas [17:40 – 29:14] The Transition Rob shares what it's like for him to be an introverted person in the real estate industry He talks about the story behind his book An in-depth guide on how to underwrite multifamily acquisitions [29:15 – 45:18] Navigating Through the Market Rob shares his thoughts on the current state of the market Rob explains Preferred Equity and why it's a strong play on the current market [45:19 – 50:55] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Invest in the Stock Market during the decline in March of 2020 What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love to travel What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Being a teacher or a coach in some capacity.  Connect with Rob. Links below   Tweetable Quotes: "I don't think I ever thought about the possibility of failure. I didn't just take a risk thinking that 'oh, I'm fine because I can fail.' I never wanna fail. So, I thought to myself, 'okay, this is where I'm going, and I'm going to be successful.'" – Rob Beardsley   You can connect with Rob onhttps://robbeardsley.me/ ( https://robbeardsley.me/) or athttps://lonestarcapgroup.com/ ( https://lonestarcapgroup.com/) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Dawn Brenengen is the founder of Trailwood Realty, a real estate investor and agent. She also owns a property management company within Trailwood Realty.  Dawn has been a real estate broker since 2002 and started her real estate journey by selling new homes in Lake Hogan Farms in Chapel Hill. After Lake Hogan Farms sold out, she started selling in Highcroft in Cary during the real estate boom of the mid-2000s. Dawn also ventured into investing in real estate. She started by buying a property with her parents in 2004. Later on, she bought another one in 2006 and 2012 on her own. Being hands-on with managing the property, building up her experience, and being confident with the skills she honed, she started her own Property Management Business to extend her knowledge and help other owners manage their properties.   [00:01 – 01:51] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Dawn Brenengen Dawn shares what keeps her busy these days [01:52 – 12:33] Dawn's Story Dawn talks about her background What sent her down the path of real estate She speaks about her real estate journey The beginning of Trailwood Realty [12:34 – 20:54] Being an Introvert in the Real Estate Industry How do real estate agents get new clients? Dawn's struggles as an introvert in an industry that's all about networking Dawn talks about how she found opportunities through the help of BiggerPockets Dawn shares why she started a Property Management business [20:55 – 32:37] Real Estate Agent/Entrepreneur/Mother Managing time effectively as a real estate agent/entrepreneur/mother Dawn shares how she got started investing in real estate Dawn's advice for investors during these turbulent times in the market [32:38 – 41:51] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Flipping things on eBay. Day Trading. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Spending time outside and with the family What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Spending time with my kids. Connect with Dawn. Links below   Tweetable Quotes: "What people need to realize is that when you get your license that they teach you a lot about how to stay out of real estate jail and how to do things correctly, [but] they don't really teach you how to get clients and actually do the business, and you know actually do the job. So, I think a lot of people are in for a rude awakening once they get their license." – Dawn Brenengen   Resources Mentioned: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets)   You can connect with Dawn onhttps://trailwoodrealty.com/ ( https://trailwoodrealty.com/) or follow them onhttps://www.facebook.com/TrailwoodRealty ( Facebook). LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Pancham is the host and founder of The Gold Collar Investor podcast, a professional real estate fund manager, and a co-founder of Mesos Capital which controls over $43M in assets. He earned a Master's from Carnegie Mellon University.  Using his engineering background and his 14 years of experience in the FinTech industry, he has created systems and successfully built a portfolio that is cash-flowing over 10%. He has invested in 5 different states and internationally. He is passionate about teaching personal finance. He is a co-founder of the popular Multifamily Mastermind NYC group and has been featured on investment panels, conferences, and podcasts. [00:01 – 02:08] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Pancham Gupta Pancham shares what keeps him busy these days [02:09 – 13:29] Pancham's Story Pancham talks about his background and shares how his journey began He migrated from India to finish school, get some experience, and return to India to start his own business He returned and settled down in the USA together with his wife He started investing in real estate on the side until he grew his portfolio big enough and decided to quit his job to become a full-time real estate entrepreneur The mindset shift – preparing for his life outside FinTech to pursue his passion [13:30 – 23:05] Hiring Multiple Coaches To Compress The Time Acquiring $30MM In Real Estate Pancham talks about the process of building Mesos Capital Why he chose to find a partner instead of doing it solo The value of hiring a coach Pancham discusses the importance of hiring coaches and mentors to shorten the path to reaching your goals [23:06 – 30:24] Syndications Pancham gives advice on how to become a better syndicator How to attract more investors The responsibility of operators to their investors [30:25 – 35:07] The Gold Collar Investor We talk about Pancham's podcast, The Gold Collar Investor [35:08 – 40:18] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Investing in a crypto fund. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love skiing, running, and biking. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Giving back to the community. Whether through sharing my time, educating people through my podcast. Becoming a better person. A better husband, better father, better son, and helping to make my community better. Connect with Pancham. Links below.   Tweetable Quotes: "Anything you are trying to do, whatever you're trying to do in your life, someone has done it before. So, why really reinvent the wheel and do all the mistakes that others have made rather than just hire someone who's an expert at it." – Pancham Gupta   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) by Robert Kiyosaki https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 (Think and Grow Rich) by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818 (Ego is the Enemy) by Ryan Holiday Discover the top 6 reasons to diversify outside of Wall-Street:http://www.thegoldcollarinvestor.com/download ( http://www.thegoldcollarinvestor.com/download)   Connect with Pancham by sending him an email at p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

BrEpic Communications LLC is guided by Justin Breen, who has 20+ years in the media business, has won dozens of editing and writing awards, and is an author of countless viral stories. BrEpic will write clicky stories that highlight you or your business, and find the right pitch for multiple media outlets. Let BrEpic build your brand with creative content and successful pitches to mainstream media today. [00:01 – 02:17] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Justin Breen Justin shares what keeps him busy these days [02:18 – 11:59] Justin's Story Justin talks about his background The influence his parents had in shaping who he is today He discusses his principles in life The importance of knowing who you are and who you are not What influenced him to become a writer [12:00 – 26:01] The Accidental Entrepreneur Justin shares his journey from working as a journalist to becoming an "accidental" entrepreneur The difference between the people that become successful from the ones that don't The founding of BrEpic Justin's advice for the people just starting out with their business [26:02 – 31:42] Media and Public Relations The future of media and PR The boom of the podcasting industry [31:43 – 37:52] The Transition to Entrepreneurship Justin talks about the support he had from his wife during his career transition How he ended up writing a book. Link to the book below. [37:53 – 41:42] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Investing in my mind What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Fishing What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? I just want to be a good dad and a good husband Connect with Justin. Links below.   Tweetable Quotes: "The secret to building a successful global company is you see a problem, you create a solution, problem solved, successful global company." – Justin Breen "I know who I am, and I really know who I'm not. That's just as important. I know who I'm not. I'm not all these other things. I am who I am, and all that does is attract people who get that." – Justin Breen "People with the wrong mindset they make excuses. People with the right mindset they make the investment. There are no excuses." – Justin Breen "If you have the right mindset, it creates the right network, and that creates you an opportunity." – Justin Breen   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Business-Secrets-Exponentially-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0881ZBNDV (Epic Business) by Justin Breen Connect with Justin onhttps://www.brepicllc.com/ ( https://www.brepicllc.com/) orhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1 ( LinkedIn) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.   Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Liz Faircloth co-founded the DeRosa Group in 2005 with her husband, Matt. The DeRosa Group, based in Trenton, NJ, is an owner of commercial and residential property with a mission to "transform lives through real estate." DeRosa controls close to 1000 units of residential and commercial assets throughout the east coast. Liz is the co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER® community, a platform to empower women to live a financially free and balanced life through over 30 Meetups across the US and Canada and an online community and membership that offers accountability and mentorship for women to take their business to the next level! She is the co-host of the http://podcast.therealestateinvesther.com/ ("The Real Estate InvestHER Show") and recently published their first book, https://therealestateinvesther.mykajabi.com/book ("The Only Woman in the Room - Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Successful Real Estate Women Investors!")  Liz has been interviewed for many articles and top-rated podcasts, including being a two-time guest on the top-rated BiggerPockets Podcast and the Best Ever Show. On the personal side, Liz is an avid runner, has completed several triathlons and marathons, has two adorable children, and is a New York Mets fan.   [00:01 – 03:35] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Liz Faircloth Liz talks about what keeps her busy these days [03:36 – 18:51] Liz's Story  Liz speaks about her career that started in social work that eventually led to her becoming an entrepreneur Discovering "passive income" through the purple bible, Rich Dad Poor dad She talks about her and her husband quitting their jobs to become entrepreneurs [18:52 – 28:34] Working with the Spouse Liz shares what it's like to become business partners with your spouse She gives advice on how to become successful in business while keeping your relationship strong [28:35 – 39:53] The Real Estate InvestHER Liz talks about their real estate journey How they got started Empowering women to be part of the real estate industry Creating a community for women [39:54 – 49:41] Strengthening Communities Liz talks about their mission to help and strengthen communities Staying in touch with her background as a social worker [49:42 – 56:00] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? A winery in New Jersey What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love dinner parties where you can get the family together We have been hiking a lot lately What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Continually being true to myself and doing things that'll set me up for success Get in touch with Liz. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: "Just because something may be the right thing today doesn't necessarily mean in years from now it has to be the same way." – John Blanton "Sometimes you don't really realize the steps that are made along your path that really are meaningful, but they actually make a big difference until you look back." – Liz Faircloth "11 to 12 years, people who don't know what they're passion is look back in that timeframe, and there was something that happened for you that could give you an insight." – Liz Faircloth "If we are gonna invest somewhere, we really want to make a difference as much as we can." – Liz Faircloth   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) by Robert Kiyosaki https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets)   Get in touch with Liz throughhttp://www.therealestateinvesther.com/ ( The Real Estate InvestHER) website or at thehttp://www.derosagroup.com/ ( DeRosa Group) website LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our...

With his wife, Eric Tait, M.D., MBA, co-founded the Vernonville Asset Management LLC, a private investment firm that helps investors attain or maintain financial independence using alternative assets. He hosts The Physician's Road podcast designed to guide physicians in constructing the lives they want. He firmly believes that how you make money is more important than actually making the money. [00:01 – 02:18] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Eric Tait What keeps Eric busy these days [02:19 – 13:15] Building a Life of Intention Eric speaks about what allowed him to build the life that he wanted He talks about his background Taking the journey to becoming a physician Creating small businesses during his college years [13:16 – 19:03] Time Freedom Over Higher-Income Eric talks about the secret to his success Life doesn't have to be hard. There are well-worn paths to success that you can copy. [19:04 – 30:18] Personal Development Find the right rooms and groups of people. Eric's tips on how to lessen the learning curves for what you're pursuing Be intentional in what you do Be strategic in the things that you choose [30:19 – 39:14] Operating Real Estate Deals The struggles of being an operator Make sure that people are aligned with your plans [39:15 – 45:59] The Transition Eric talks about his career transition He shares the lessons he learned throughout his experiences Juggling between being a physician and an entrepreneur [46:00 – 53:57] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Frontier investing What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Travel What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Helping people see the world differently. Get in touch with Eric. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: "If you do what other people do, you're gonna get what other people get. And so, for me, I just try to model the people whose lives look the way that I want my life to look." – Eric Tait "For me, the money didn't matter. The time freedom matter." – Eric Tait "How the money is made is more important than actually making the money. So, I wanna make sure that people understand that. I am not money motivated. What I am is time motivated." – Eric Tait     Get in touch with Eric through: Company website:https://vernonville.com/ ( https://vernonville.com/) Podcast website:https://thephysiciansroad.com/ ( https://thephysiciansroad.com/) Email: eric@vernonville.com LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

In pursuit of living a life on his own terms, Kyle Stanley stumbled upon the idea of earning passive income through real estate. Kyle bought his first real estate, and with the recommendation and help of his friend, he dived into the AirBnB scene. In just under 2 years, Kyle went from profiting $1000 per month to $17000 with his AirBnB portfolio.   [00:01- 01:41] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Kyle Stanley What keeps Kyle busy these days [01:42 – 06:55] Kyle's Story Kyle talks about his journey He speaks about his career transitions Starting his first business at the age of 24 The idea of passive Income – discovering real estate The mindset – you never give up on the dream [06:56 – 25:06] Profiting $17k Per Month With AirBnB In Less Than 2 Years Kyle discusses how he stumbled upon AirBnB What makes AirBnB a great vehicle for passive income Kyle's advice for real estate owners looking to dive into the AirBnB scene [25:07 – 30:16] Creating Systems Kyle shares how he became very efficient with his processes because of his systems [30:17 – 36:52] Wealth Measured by Availability of Choices Living by your own terms [36:53 – 41:30] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? The house I live in What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love to travel What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Making a positive impact in other people's lives Get in touch with Kyle. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: "If you are an entrepreneur, you have so much freedom to be able to build a business around your strengths, the things you really enjoy." – Kyle Stanley "I love that I can focus on what I'm really good at." – Kyle Stanley   Resources Mentioned: https://www.airdna.co/ (AirDNA) https://tim.blog/ (Tim Ferriss) https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 (The E-Myth Revisited)   Get in touch with Kyle athttps://www.fearlesskyle.com/ ( https://www.fearlesskyle.com/) or follow him on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fearlesskyle/ ( @fearlesskyle) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

For the past decade, Jen has been recognized by Fortune's Top 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Nestle as a continuous business improvement expert and high-performance leader. She managed and led challenging projects as an engineer resulting in millions of dollars savings in short-time periods. In 2012, she decided to take a leap of faith and changed her career trajectory to become a real estate investor. As one of the executive leaders and speakers of WREN Inspires (fastest-growing nationwide women's real estate network), Jen has impacted the lives of over 2,000 aspiring and professional women real estate investors. Jen has been honored with the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) award "Women who Rock 2020 in Los Angeles". Her influence as a capital raising strategist, while mentoring women to develop high-performance skills in real estate, earned her two consecutive nominations as Corporate Advocate and Rising Star at the 2016-17 Women's Summit led by Los Angeles Business Journal. Jen's skills allow her to discover hidden performance assets, untapped markets, and creative ways of identifying opportunities. In today's competitive real estate markets, Jen has consistently found opportunities that net 10 - 20% returns for her investors. Currently, she is developing multi-units with her partners and actively developing affordable housing for veterans.   [00:01 – 02:28] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Jennifer Maldonado What's keeping Jen busy these days [02:29 – 11:11] Jen's Story Jen talks about her background Her career in the corporate world as an industrial engineer Following her heart and dream [11:12 – 23:24] Exiting Corporate America  Dealing with what her parents wanted for her The process of acquiring self-realization The ability to reconcile with failure [23:25 – 40:29] The Transition Jen shares how she stumbled upon real estate Jen talks about her journey to real estate investing Leveraging her experience as an industrial engineer [40:30 – 50:10] Capital Raising How capital raising became Jen's bread and butter Understanding people The skills needed to be a capital raiser [50:11 - 59:43] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Investing in non-performing notes What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love traveling What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Hearing the stories of the people you've helped, influenced, and made a positive impact on their lives Get in touch with Jen. See the links below.     Tweetable Quotes: "I don't want to do something that I'm not passionate about." – Jennifer Maldonado "I needed to make peace with failure, right? Understanding that failure is an option. However, you don't fail if you are taking what you have learned and you go and do it again." – Jennifer Maldonado "People are so afraid of failure that they just say, I'm not gonna do this because this is gonna be too painful." – Jennifer Maldonado   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/This-Tips-Women-Estate-Investing-ebook/dp/B07PGLJT9G (You Got This! Tips for Women Who Want to Rock at Real Estate Investing)   Get in touch with Jen throughhttps://www.instagram.com/investwithjenmaldonado/ ( Instagram),http://jenmaldonado.com/ ( personal website), or athttps://wreninspires.com/ ( https://wreninspires.com/)   LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Spencer Hilligoss is an active syndicator, real estate investor, and executive leader. He leads business development, operations, and investor relations for Madison Investing. Spencer is a technology leader with a 13-year track record of building high-performing teams across five companies - three of them, software "unicorns" - valued at more than $1B. He built and led the origination teams for LendingHome and led their Professional Development group. Spencer is a member of the 2021 Forbes Real Estate Council and a Registered Representative of Growth Capital Services, member FINRA, SIPC. [00:01 – 03:00] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Spencer Hilligoss What's keeping him busy these days Congratulating Spencer with his recently acquired broker's license [03:01 – 07:19] Spencer's Story Spencer talks about his journey to reach where he is today He shares his background [07:20 – 14:19] Financial Offense and Defense Spencer shares his perspective on financial offense and financial defense Taking action and inaction  [14:20 – 26:06] Silicon Valley Tech Leadership How he found himself joining the Silicon Valley Tech Industry and taking up leadership roles The FOUR factors/steps in working at a tech company in Silicon Valley Spencer shares his insights on coaching programs [26:07 – 31:06] Helping Investors Build Passive Income Spencer talks about why he transitioned to a different career [31:07 – 38:30] Madison Investing Spencer shares the story behind Madison Investing He mentions what it's like starting a business with his spouse He talks about what they do in Madison Investing How they find and vet deals and take care of their investors [38:31 – 48:43] Passive Path To Financial Freedom Spencer's take on the passive path to financial freedom The biggest mistake real estate investors make [48:44 – 54:49] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Buying precious metals What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Going to the park with my kids What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Hearing feedback from people that you have made a positive impact on Get in touch with Spencer. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: "I'm the anti-empire guy. What I want is full financial autonomy, geographical autonomy. I wanna be the best dad possible, the best husband possible, and live life on our terms." – Spencer Hilligoss "Before you pay money to a person who's going to be educating you, take the time to ensure they actually have done the thing they are about to educate you on." – Spencer Hilligoss "The single biggest mistake that real estate investors particularly make…is they breeze right by the notion that you have to pick the right strategy." – Spencer Hilligoss   Reach out to Spencer throughhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shilligoss/ ( LinkedIn) or their websitehttps://www.madisoninvesting.com/ ( https://www.madisoninvesting.com/)   LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled. Let's stay Contrarian!

Wendy is a veteran in the real estate industry, sporting a 30-year career that ranges from an agent, a mortgage broker, and now together with her brother, they currently run a hard money lending fund for residential and commercial projects throughout the Carolinas. Bill Fairman has 30 years of mortgage experience that includes residential and commercial, the vast majority of that time spent in the wholesale space. He has had a unique opportunity to be involved in literally thousands of mortgage transactions. Thus, he has seen almost every type of scenario play out, both good and bad, giving him a unique depth of experience in the real estate investment space.   [00:01 – 05:01] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guests, Wendy Sweet and Bill Fairman They talk about how their hard money lending business is fairing in this pandemic [05:02 – 27:11] The Brother and Sister Duo Wendy and Bill talk about their backgrounds They talk about what they do in Carolina Capital Management The story behind their business How hard money lending works They share what it's like being business partners with your siblings The advantages and disadvantages  [27:12 – 35:37] Looking for the Right Partners Are you looking for partners? Listen to Wendy's and Bill's tips for you! Their advice for both active and passive investors [35:38 – 46:48] Raising Capital Improve your skill to raise capital with Wendy's and Bill's advice [46:49 – 51:28] Wednesdays with Wendy Wendy talks about Wednesdays with Wendy Teaching and sharing her knowledge to help fellow real estate enthusiasts  Having the mindset of abundance [51:29 – 56:43] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Making loans on used trucks What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Bill: Deep sea fishing with my brother and nephew Wendy: Meditate What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Our business is our ministry. We have had a lot of opportunities to touch lives with what we do. Get in touch with Wendy and Bill. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “Our attitude is not, you know, we need money from you. It's more like, will you allow us to help you build wealth, and we really approach it from that mindset.” – Wendy Sweet “We know that what we have to offer is helping someone else improve their life.” – Wendy Sweet  “There's plenty of stuff that's outside of your control anyway. All you can do is control the controllables that you can control.” – Bill Fairman    Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carolina-hard-money/ (Carolina Capital Management) https://www.facebook.com/groups/124386431440487/ (Sonrisers (Facebook Group))   Get in touch with Wendy and Bill at their websitehttp://carolinahardmoney.com/ ( http://carolinahardmoney.com/). Send Wendy an email at wendy@carolinahardmoney.com LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.   Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

While becoming a real estate entrepreneur, Billy Keels, continues to work in the corporate world. In fact, he is one of the best ‘corporate soldiers' you'd ever want to meet. In the last 24 years, Billy Keels has had the opportunity to work throughout 86 countries, learn and fluently speak 5 languages, and most recently has France, Italy, and Spain his home base. With this personal growth experience, he also had the opportunity to develop professionally by leading multi-disciplined teams and managing businesses over $70M in the application software sector. Billy has earned his stripes as a true problem-solver, a skill he's carried into his new entrepreneurial life. Today Billy is a long-distance real estate entrepreneur, author, coach, public speaker, and mentor. No overnight success, Billy continues to work toward his vision and goals. Topmost on his list? Billy's on a mission to help 1,000 corporate employees to gain more control of their financial lives through investing in real assets beyond their backyards. [00:01 – 09:33] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Billy Keels Billy shares what he is currently working on right now Becoming a better husband and father [09:34 – 21:49] American Traveling Abroad Billy talks about his background He shares about his traveling escapades Settling down in Barcelona [21:50 – 29:35] The Mindset Staying motivated and happy in the corporate world Billy's advice for people struggling to find their happiness in the work they do [29:36 – 42:31] Living the Life Continually chasing something new Stumbling upon the purple bible, Rich Dad Poor Dad Diversifying your income [42:32 – 48:42] International Investing Billy talks about how he is managing to invest in US assets while living in Europe Billy shares advice on finding reliable partners Invest the time in getting to know people [48:43 – 57:09] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? ATMs What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Playing UNO with the family and going to the beach. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Being able to see the positive impact I have on others Get in touch with Billy. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “There's a certain point where you have to make some sacrifice.” – Billy Keels “It's not about how much money you make. It's about how much money you keep.” – Billy Keels “When you recognize what your strengths are and you can focus on those strengths, then the probability of you achieving what it is that you want to achieve is much, much higher.” – Billy Keels   Resources Mentioned: https://amzn.to/2XpyWOT (Rich Dad Poor Dad) by Robert Kiyosaki https://amzn.to/3q5ON1q (Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant) by Robert Kiyosaki   You can get in touch with Billy through the following platforms: http://www.bit.ly/speakwithbilly (www.bit.ly/speakwithbilly) http://www.growyourmoneythesmartway.com/ (www.growyourmoneythesmartway.com) http://www.billykeels.com/ (www.billykeels.com) Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-long-podcast-with-billy-keels/id1518643887 ( Going Long Podcast with Billy Keels) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Brian Burke has acquired over half a billion dollars' worth of real estate over a 30-year career, including over 3,000 multifamily units and more than 700 single-family homes, with the assistance of proprietary software that he wrote himself. Brian has subdivided land, built homes, and constructed self-storage, but really prefers to reposition existing multifamily properties.  Brian is the President / CEO of Praxis Capital and the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider's Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications. [00:01 – 08:35] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Brian Burke. Brian talks about what he and Praxis Capital has been up to Quick plug to Brian's book title “The Hands-Off Investor.” Grab a copy on http://www.biggerpockets.com/syndicationbook (www.biggerpockets.com/syndicationbook) for bonus content offered by the publisher. [08:36 – 24:13] Struggle of Building a Business Why real estate? Brian shares his journey to investing in real estate Brian shares a story from his first job working at a grocery store DBA – filing a fictitious business name until you find interested investors Quitting his job and transitioning to being a full-time real estate investor  [24:14 – 34:25] Acquiring $500-Million in Real Estate Brian talks about his “AHA!” moment. Brian shares the process of building up their portfolio. A 10-year long journey to profitability [34:26 – 48:02] The Hands-Off Investor Why did you get involved in BiggerPockets? Writing his book titled “The Hands-Off Investor.” Brian's advice to a passive investor looking to invest with an operator [48:03 – 53:31] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Foreclosures  What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Flying airplanes What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? The life I've created at home and the things that I've been able to see my investors benefit from. Get in touch with Brian. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes: “Once in a while, you're gonna go through some challenging times and some difficulty. Ultimately, it's a growth opportunity, and I wouldn't be where I am today or who I am today if I didn't go through those challenges.” – Brian Burke “If I could educate [investors] a little bit on kinda what to look for and what's important and what's not important. That'll help people avoid some of the mistakes that they otherwise would make.” – Brian Burke   Resources Mentioned: https://www.biggerpockets.com/ (BiggerPockets) https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast (BiggerPockets Podcast) https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013-01-31-raising-money-getting-started (BiggerPockets Podcast 003 with Brian Burke)   Get in touch with Brian onhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ ( BiggerPockets),https://www.instagram.com/investorbrianburke/?hl=en ( Instagram), and their websitehttps://praxcap.com/ ( https://praxcap.com/). Interested investors can head over tohttp://investwithpraxis.com/ ( http://investwithpraxis.com/). LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Bruce Petersen is a real estate investor, educator, best-selling author, and large multifamily syndicator. Bruce is also known as “The Apartment Guy” and was awarded the Austin Apartment Association's Independent Rental Owner of the Year for 2016. The National Apartment Association's Independent Rental Owner of the Year for 2017. Bruce is a firm believer that people should strive to earn more money and become rich so that they can do more things to help others. [00:01 – 02:19] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Bruce Petersen [02:20 – 14:26] The Apartment Guy Journey Bruce talks about his journey to multifamily syndications. From working in retail to diving straight into multifamily syndications back in 2012 Getting over being uncomfortable with networking Raising hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars from investors and the risks that comes with it. Are syndications the right path for you? Find out with the help of Bruce's advice. [14:27 – 22:51] Syndicating is a B*tch Bruce talks about his book; https://www.amazon.com/Syndicating-tch-Other-Truths-Havent-ebook/dp/B086WLKCKC (Syndicating is a B*tch) The inspiration behind the book Check out Bruce's Passive Investing course and other resources at https://streetversity.com/ (https://streetversity.com/)  [22:52 – 30:33] Making More Money to Help More People  Overcoming the “Middle-Class Mindset” Always think you need to become better at everything you do The more money you get, the more people you can help Upgrade your peer group Move away from people that drag successful people down [30:34 – 39:41] Working with the Family Involving the family in the business Bruce talks about how they are incorporating their work with family life [39:42 – 48:15] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? I went off chasing shiny objects and dollars and took part in the oil industry. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? My wife and I love going out to dinner. We love to travel. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Giving back and helping other people. Get in touch with Bruce. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes: “Money is not evil. Money is not bad. Success is not anything to be ashamed of; it's to be celebrated, right. We should all want to be billionaires because if we are good people, we could do so much more good with more money.” – Bruce Petersen “You got to be self-aware. Don't lie to yourself. Just own your shortcomings and deal with them.” – Bruce Petersen “I have problems. I have issues. We all do. Don't let those issues and problems stop you from doing something that could change your life.” – Bruce Petersen   Get in touch with Bruce through the following platforms: Get a free copy of his book athttps://apt-guy.com/ ( https://apt-guy.com/) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/apt.guy/ ( @apt.guy) https://streetversity.com/ ( https://streetversity.com/)  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Lane Kawaoka helps the hard-working middle-class build real asset portfolios by providing free investing education, podcasts, networking, and access to investment opportunities not offered to the general public. Lane is also a podcast host at SimplePassiveCashflow.com, which educates people to reach their financial freedom goals. [00:01 – 04:18] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome the guest, Lane Kawaoka The mad scientist of passive investing Quick plug to Lane's podcast at https://simplepassivecashflow.com/ (SimplePassiveCashflow.com) [04:19 – 19:18] The Simple Passive Cash Flow Journey Lane talks about his background Growing up being frugal and practical Lane shares where his mindset stemmed from Exiting the corporate world Preparing himself financially and mentally Lane weighs in on why financial freedom is not for everyone. Lane explains, “The simple passive cash flow journey.” [19:19 – 27:34] Surrounding Yourself with the Right People Lane talks about joining masterminds and being around accredited investors His growth to becoming an LP Jumping into a general partnership Lane talks about his current goals [27:34 – 38:07] How to Become a Successful Investor Lane walks us through what it's like to enter his reality Lane's best practices to become a successful investor [38:08 – 45:54] The Contrarian 3-Pack  What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've ever made? I don't think I've made a contrarian investment. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I just spend my days doing my work. I like doing CrossFit. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? I just like to help out working professionals. Connect with Lane. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “Financial freedom is not for everybody. It's only for those who can stick to a plan and delayed gratification. It's not a get rich quick thing.” – Lane Kawaoka “Find high net worth, accredited investors, the ones that are doing it the right way, and build real relationships with them.” – Lane Kawaoka You can get in touch with Lane through his websitehttps://simplepassivecashflow.com/ ( https://simplepassivecashflow.com/) and also check out his podcast there. LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Sofia and her husband Bobby were able to come from the humble beginnings of investing $1800 for a tiny manual on how to lease heavy equipment to building a company that was valued at a billion-dollar valuation. Sofia got her start in Real estate with; condo conversions. This is when you change apartment units to condos for the purpose of selling the individual units. Sofia invested 70 million into this method, and when 2008 came, she learned a valuable lesson about never being over-leveraged. She also learned other valuable lessons, including the power of having your core values in place prior to investing in any property and the power of multi-family Real Estate Investing over any other type of Real Estate Investing. Today Sofia owns over 400 million worth of cash flow positive Real Estate. As of June 2020, her properties were still near 95 percent occupied even through the coronavirus pandemic. Now she wants to help you to build an unshakeable Real Estate Empire of your own. [00:01 – 03:23] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Sofia Castro [03:24 – 17:15] From The Beginnings To $1 Billion Sofia talks about her background and the story of their company. From 0 to 1-Billion dollars Starting from humble beginnings Starting a company having not enough capital and knowledge Climbing the stairs one step at a time Working closely with the spouse, what is it like? Sofia shares some advice for spouses interested in starting a business together. Always know your role Set your goals Communication and alignment [17:16 – 22:39] The Dynamics of Being a Working Mom Sofia talks about the dynamics of being a working mom [22:40 – 32:05] Diving into Real Estate Sofia talks about how they slowly built up their real estate portfolio Diversifying their streams of income Teaching their kids how to invest on the side Focusing on your roles and the struggles of working with your spouse [32:06 – 37:27] Positive Mental Attitude Keeping a positive mental attitude. How it helped Sofia and Bobby on their journey Nothing good comes from negativity. “The stock and rack.” What does Sofia mean by it? [37:28 – 43:53] Creating Generational Wealth And Legacy How to create a legacy for your family Sofia shares tips and the lessons they learned throughout their journey [43:54 – 48:46] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made?  Condo conversions What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? We love boating What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Being able to teach our kids how to become entrepreneurs and create a legacy of generational wealth Connect with Sofia. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “When you have a spouse that's able to back you up on whatever it is, it's awesome because you're both on the same page. At the end of the day, you both have that same goal. You both want to be financially free. You both want the best for your family. You both have that same vision.” – Sofia Castro “When you put all your efforts and your focus, and you don't let distractions come in your way, you're gonna get to those goals.” – Sofia Castro   You can connect with Sofia onhttps://www.instagram.com/officialsofiacastro/?hl=en ( Instagram),https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049993117084 ( Facebook) or visit her websitehttps://sofiacastroofficial.com/ ( https://sofiacastroofficial.com/) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Maurice Philogene is a Senior Executive, Real Estate Investor, Restaurant Owner, World Explorer of 96 Countries, Public Servant (Federal Agent & Police Officer), and Philanthropist. His passion is to serve clients in the consulting space and help hardworking professionals achieve the five freedoms - Financial Freedom via passive income, Freedom of Time, Geographic Freedom, Freedom of Relationships, and Purpose - all through multi-family investing and lifestyle design. Maurice acquires multi-family properties to generate passive income and build a legacy. His shift towards lifestyle design has started - living how, where, and in what way he wants to live - all while helping people along the way. He intends to move and live in the Mediterranean Region or spend a significant amount of time there as his new base. [00:01 – 04:12] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome the guest, Maurice Philogene Maurice talks about the BIG THING happening for him right now [04:12 – 28:24] Maurice's Story Maurice talks about how it all started Growing up as an immigrant kid (his family is from Haiti) Worked for an accounting firm straight out of college (Now on his 23rd year with Accenture) How his real estate journey started Juggling between real estate and corporate America Reaching financial freedom The essence of time Hustling with a purpose Create more time by creating passive income [28:24 – 34:10] Control Your Time and Mobility Hear Maurice's advice on how you can better define your w-2 career and control your time and mobility. “Ask a better question. And ask for forgiveness, not permission.” [34:11 – 46:59] Traveling To 96 Countries Traveling to 96 countries through lifestyle design and passive income Maurice talks about his experiences from traveling around the world and why he does it. The impact of his lifestyle on his kids “I want them to understand that the world has value beyond these commercial things that we tend to value.” [47:00 – 54:05] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've ever made? “I fell forward and failed forward going after condominium foreclosures in DC.” What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Playing monopoly with the kids and teaching them about business and investments. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? “Giving back in meaningful ways.” Connect with Maurice. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “Time is everything. Time is the only real asset that we have in life.” – Maurice Philogene “If you have a purpose behind your hustle, chances are you'll have a better opportunity of actually making the end line that you set for yourself.” – Maurice Philogene “Travel is the constant learning piece.” – Maurice Philogene  “I want to use my time in a more meaningful way.” – Maurice Philogene   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Finance-Dummies-Eric-Tyson/dp/1118117859 (Personal Finance for Dummies) https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 (The 4-Hour Workweek)   Connect with Maurice onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.facebook.com/maurice.philogene ( Facebook), andhttps://www.instagram.com/mauricephilogene/?hl=en ( Instagram). For more information about investment opportunities, visit Quattro Capital's website athttps://www.thequattroway.com/ ( https://www.thequattroway.com/).   LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

David Richards is a life-strategist, #1 international best-selling author, and speaker on personal development. Realizing the fulfillment that came from helping others see their vision more clearly, he became a certified life coach. He works with individuals and organizations, conducting training through private coaching engagements, speaking events, and workshops.  [00:01 – 10:58] Who is David Richards? I introduce and welcome our guest, David Richards David shares what he is currently up to Working on his new book David talks about his background Reaching a certain level of awareness David shares how doing yoga has helped him [10:59 – 24:36] Discovering Your True Purpose in Life David talks about breaking free from the path his father laid out for him Figuring how to fit in in the civilian world Discovering his true purpose David shares the journey of writing and publishing his book What drives and motivates you right now? [24:37 – 30:49] Burn the Boats Deciding to exit Corporate America David talks about his transitioning your mind all in on your goals [30:50 – 36:03] Pursue Your Purpose in Life There's a purpose to our lives, and we have to have the courage to pursue it [36:04 – 46:58] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've ever made? Technology as a service. Investing in myself. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I would say Spartan Races. Being outdoors and being physically fit is something I love to do with folks. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Helping people focus more on themselves Connect with David. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “It's not just about like physical nutrition. It's about mental nutrition as well, and it comes from starting to regulate and figure out what you pay attention to and what you focus on.” – David Richards “I'm fulfilled by helping people shift their lives. Shift their perception about what they believe about themselves. What they believe is possible.” – David Richards “It's not about the obstacles that come my way. It's about figuring out how to get around those things.” – David Richards   Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Whiskey-Yoga-Find-Your-Purpose/dp/1988071666 (Whiskey & Yoga by David Richards) https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Sematary-Novel-Stephen-King/dp/1501156705 (Pet Sematary by Stephen King) https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 (Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill) https://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Keeper-Story-Mind-Mastery/dp/1098301455 (The Lighthouse Keeper by David Richards) https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ (Tony Robbins)   You can connect with David onhttps://www.davidrichardsauthor.com/ ( https://www.davidrichardsauthor.com/). Follow him on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/davidrichardsauthor/?hl=en ( @davidrichardsauthor). LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Dan Handford is one of the managing partners with PassiveInvesting.com, a national passive apartment investment firm based in the Carolinas. Before getting started investing in real estate, Dan had an extensive background in starting multiple seven-figure businesses from scratch, including a large group of non-surgical orthopedic medical clinics located in South Carolina. [00:01 – 14:32] How The Entrepreneurial Journey Started I introduce the guest, Dan Handford. Dan's current focus: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/ (https://www.passiveinvesting.com/), a private equity real estate firm Their current projects and ‘just closed' deals during COVID Dan talks about his background and how his journey to entrepreneurship began. His current businesses started when he was still in college. Licensed chiropractor He stumbled upon real estate when trying to figure how to reduce his tax liabilities. [14:33 – 19:01] Work, Life, Family Balance Keeping work and family life balanced Listen to how Dan balances his personal life and work-life [19:02 – 27:05] Transitioning to Real Estate Becoming an active real estate investor to maximize the tax benefits Dan talks about why he does everything he does It's not about the money Finding his purpose and making an impact in the world Transitioning from the CEO of his clinic to an active real estate investor [27:06 - 40:30] Financial Literacy For Children Building financial literacy within the family Teaching the kids how to manage their finances Jumping headfirst into real estate Dan shares his journey in real estate investing Dan talks about the person who played the biggest role in molding him to who he is today. Managing all of his businesses and investments Delegating roles [40:31 – 50:19] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? Looking for a supplement (and buying the company that makes it) for my patients when I was still practicing as a chiropractor. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I really enjoy playing racquetball. Staying active with the kids What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Fortify Foundation, a Christian non-profit organization. Connect with Dan. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “I'm the type of person that if I wanna learn something, I learn it.” – Dan Handford. “You got to prove yourself, and once you prove yourself, then they're gonna be more apt to being able to allow you to be able to do certain things that will be normally outside of their comfort zone.” – Dan Handford   Resources Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multifamily-investor-nation/id1449591388 (Multifamily Investor Nation Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tough-decisions-for-entrepreneurs/id1391330127 (Tough Decisions for Entrepreneurs Podcast)   You can connect with Dan onhttps://www.passiveinvesting.com/ ( https://www.passiveinvesting.com/) and join their passive investing club. Visithttps://www.multifamilyinvestornation.com/optin24036696 ( https://www.multifamilyinvestornation.com/optin24036696) and join their weekly webinar about multifamily education. For more information about the Fortify Foundation, visithttps://fortify.schoolgiving.org/ ( https://fortify.schoolgiving.org/) LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Chris Pomerleau is an Attorney, Real Estate Syndicator, and former Military man. Chris is the Co-Founder and Director of Investment Strategy for Park Ave Capital, LLC. He oversees the acquisitions of assets and business development activities. He also directs the overall investment strategies of the company. [00:01 – 10:00] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome the guest, Chris Pomerleau Chris shares what he is currently up to Chris talks about what pushed him to go through the path he took. Went to law school Went into the military after his law school From military to practicing law to real estate Challenges rising due to COVID induced circumstances  [10:00 – 25:02] Chris' Real Estate Journey Chris shares how he got started in real estate investing Started with single-family properties Meeting his business partner that had a significant impact on his career His spouse/business partner Chris talks about the tools that helped him in transitioning up to bigger properties from his single-family rentals. [25:03 – 37:57] Exponential Growth Through Partnerships Chris shares the secrets to the exponential growth of their business It's okay to take small, gradual steps forward Incrementally work your way up Knowing what he knows now, Chris tells us what he would change when he was just starting his career in real estate. [37:58 – 45:30] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've ever made? Airbnb What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Be outside, and just spend time with the family. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? We pride ourselves in either managing the units or finding the right managers to manage the units. What keeps me driven is I think about the lives of my family. I want to give my family and my kids everything. Final Thoughts Connect with Chris online. See the links below.  Tweetable Quotes: “You add what you can and don't be afraid to sit back and learn.” – Chris Pomerleau “Those incremental steps are what really helped us grow.” – Chris Pomerleau   Resources Mentioned: https://amzn.to/3mdYusL (Rich Dad Poor Dad) http://partneringchecklist.com/ (http://partneringchecklist.com/)   You can connect with Chris onhttps://parkaveinvesting.com/ ( https://parkaveinvesting.com/). Follow Him onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cashflowwithchris/ ( LinkedIn) and Park Ave Capital onhttps://www.facebook.com/parkavecapital/ ( Facebook). Send him an email at chris@parkaveinvesting.com.  LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

At the age of 27, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off over $15,000 per month in passive income. Rachel has made a name for herself in the personal finance realm. She is the bestselling author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She has been featured on the Penny Hoarder and the New York Times and contracted to speak at colleges. She is a former financial advisor and a real estate investor with almost 40 rental units. Her valuable lessons have helped thousands of female millennials work their way out of financial despair. She has successfully done what no one has done before: made the topic of money management fun, entertaining, and simple. [00:01 – 02:13] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome the guest, Rachel Richards Rachel shares what she is currently up to and her plans for the future [02:14 – 15:12] The Money Honey, Rachel Richards Rachel talks about her background and how her story began Grew up in a wealthy county with a family that always has to stick to a tight budget. Rachel's career trajectory The journey of writing her books and becoming a best-selling author Reaching one person at a time [15:13 – 21:22] Generating Passive Income Rachel talks about how they were able to generate close to $15,000 in passive income She started looking for other streams of income in 2017, aside from her w2 job. Why they chose real estate for their investing vehicle Income diversification [21:23 – 30:12] Making Personal Finance Fun and Reaching Financial Freedom Rachel shares her approach to making personal finance fun to attract people The need to sacrifice something to reach your financial freedom Rachel's journey to financial freedom Achieving balance and setting your priorities Communication is key in their relationship [30:13 – 39:26] Get Your Financial $hit Together Rachel talks about her course, https://course.moneyhoneyrachel.com/get-your-financial-hit-together (Get Your Financial $hit Together). Facing a moral dilemma of ‘why should I charge people money to help them with their money?' Is this course a fit for you? Find out now! [39:27 – 44:29] The Financial Independence, Retire Early Movement Rachel shares her thoughts on the FIRE movement [44:30 – 49:54] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've ever made? Joining a mastermind. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Hiking What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Personally, it's traveling and reading. Business-wise, creating content in a way where I know, I'm genuinely helping people and doing it for the right reasons. Connect with Rachel online. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes: “I think we get way too caught up in comparing where we are now to somebody's 10-year --- we're comparing our present selves to somebody else that's been doing this for 5, 10, 15 years and who now has a lot of success.” – Rachel Richards “Maybe you are not gonna create a life-changing book the first try or do something that's gonna impact hundreds of thousands of lives the first try. But after you consistently create content and hone your craft over a few years, you can absolutely get to that point. You just have to get started.” – Rachel Richards “It's so important to understand that sacrifice has to be made one way or another if you want to achieve financial freedom. This isn't some get rich quick scheme. There's no easy road you can take when it comes to achieving this.” – Rachel Richards   Resources Mentioned: https://amzn.to/2FXVtNJ (The Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens) https://amzn.to/2Hw2DJm (Money Honey) https://amzn.to/3mpiLvd (Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement) https://amzn.to/3os0zmw (Rich Dad Poor Dad) https://katymoses.com/woman-on-fire-transformational-mastermind/ (Woman on Fire mastermind) You can connect with Rachel...

Growing up, Yonah was against the idea that everyone needs to go to college. He was a ‘rebel' and was contradicting the norms of their family tradition. Figuring out his passion, he found the first thing that was really close to his heart, religion. After finishing college, Yonah went on a spiritual journey and returned to a new and better man whose passion is to help people in need and add value to their lives. [00:01 – 11:16] Who is Yonah Weiss? I introduce the guest, Yonah Weiss. Things currently keeping Yonah busy: Podcasting. Listen to his podcast, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weiss-advice/id1515387561 (Weiss Advice) Working on his first multifamily investment as a sponsor Yonah tells us his story A ‘rebel' growing up Discovering his passion Going off on a spiritual journey Yonah talks about his passion for teaching [11:17 – 27:15] Yonah's Real Estate Journey Yonah talks about his transition to real estate. Why real estate? Joining https://madisonspecs.com/ (Madison SPECS) Acquiring the title “The Cost Seg King.” Quick plug to John Casmon and Target Market Insights Podcast. See the links below [27:16 – 36:21] Social Media Networking Yonah walks us through how he utilized LinkedIn and the power it holds Commitment and wait for the results Content creation Meeting people The power to reach people [36:21 – 45:30] Yonah's Reality Entering Yonah's reality as a person with a passion for helping others What do people that reach out to you ask you? “For me, it's just about giving back.” The downside of being too generous People think Yonah is the CEO of Madison SPECS Yonah's fondness of philanthropy and charity [45:31 – 51:43] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? A development of 28 townhomes What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Hangout with my kids. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Being alone and just with my thoughts, meditating, praying. What does success mean to you? Really being able to help people. Connect with Yonah online. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes: “For me, it's just about giving back, right? It's about, ‘What can I do to help people? What can I do to give to people?'” – Yonah Weiss “I find that everything that happens to a person in their life really happens for a reason. So, the people you meet, the places you go, and the people that I met in San Diego were extremely instrumental in shaping my life and who I am.” – Yonah Weiss   Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ (John Casmon) https://www.casmoncapital.com/post/2019/09/17/how-cost-segregation-can-lower-your-taxes-with-yonah-weiss-episode-122 (Target Market Insights Episode with Yonah Weiss) https://www.yonahweiss.com/ (Yonah's Website)   Connect with Yonah onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss ( LinkedIn). Visit hishttps://www.yonahweiss.com/ ( website) and book a Calendly call with him. Check out his podcast,https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weiss-advice/id1515387561 ( Weiss Advice). LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled. Let's stay Contrarian!

Kyle Jones is the founder and Key Principal of TruePoint Capital, LLC. Kyle is responsible for the company's strategic planning, investment decisions, asset management, and overseeing all aspects of the company's financial activities, operations, and investor relations. In addition to TruePoint Capital, LLC, Kyle is a co-founder of American Grid, a real estate appraisal company. [00:01 – 02:39] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome the guest, Kyle Jones The launching of Kyle's podcast, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-income-investor/id1532931438 (The Income Investor Podcast) Kyle shares what he is currently up to [02:40 – 28:08] Tech Professional Turned Real Estate Investor Kyle tells us his background and how his journey to real estate began Climbing the corporate ladder Finding other streams of income Two years of doing nothing to get the ball rolling on his real estate career The shift in mindset Kyle walks us through his process of making deals Finding the right, experienced partner for your deals Communication is crucial in this business [28:08 – 39:03] Diversified Portfolio Kyle talks about diversifying his portfolio Juggling between his w2 job, real estate business, and appraisal business How Kyle is keeping his work and family life balanced [39:04 – 45:52] The People Behind Kyle's Success Kyle talks about the people that have helped him reach where he is now today His wife supported and trusted his decisions His two main business partners Kyle's recommendations for people considering a transition from a w2 job to starting their own business. [45:53 – 51:22] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've ever made? Developing a property in a time where there's a lot of volatility in the market. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love being in the ball fields. I'm a big baseball guy. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? I'm so grateful for my family. Being able to be there for them and support them. Connect with Kyle online. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “Experience goes a long way, and you want to make sure that you have really vetted the partner. You need somebody who has experience with the whole process.” – Kyle Jones “You don't want to lie to anybody, but you also want to set the tone like you know what you're doing.” – Kyle Jones “Don't just come to them with the problem. Come to them with the solution as well.” – Kyle Jones “Don't get so caught up in quitting your job. Set the metrics. You've got to understand where your expenses are before you can start looking at, ‘now I'm gonna move on to replacing my income.'” – Kyle Jones   Connect with Kyle by sending him an email at kjones@truepointcap.com or visit their website athttps://truepointcap.com/ ( https://truepointcap.com/). Check out his podcast athttp://theincomeinvestorpodcast.com/ ( http://theincomeinvestorpodcast.com/).   LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

John Casmon began his journey as a marketing specialist, but everything started going downhill when the great recession hit their company. Figuring out other streams of income, John found himself exploring the opportunities in real estate. [00:01 – 15:39] Marketing Yourself for Success I introduce and welcome the guest, John Casmon John shares what he is currently up to Maintaining balance and keeping life interesting amidst COVID John talks about his path to success How his journey began The process of continuously improving himself [15:40 – 24:35] The Struggle of the Great Recession From marketing to finding something different Seeing their company getting dragged to the ground during the great recession Figuring out other streams of income [24:36 – 46:05] John's Real Estate Journey What started you down the path of real estate? John shares what hooked him to real estate and the process of acquiring the necessary knowledge to begin investing. Racking up the experience Things John would have done differently when he was just starting in real estate Don't sacrifice your time, what you love, for a second job. How does your family react to your career? John talks about being more fulfilled with what he has now and how things are going for him. [46:06 – 51:22] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've ever made? I invested in a clothing company in Detroit in 2008 What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Taco Tuesday with the family. Spending time together singing. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? “Trying to find ways to help others.” Connect with John online. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “If you could learn how to communicate a product or a service, then you can create any business.” – John Casmon “That hunger, you can't teach. You can teach someone how to do different things [but] you can't teach them passion. You can't teach them hunger. You can't teach them dedication. So, if I can show up to the table with those skills, then they can mold me into their way of doing business.” – John Casmon “You have to be honest with yourself about how you want to spend your time. All I'm saying is think about how you're spending your time. How you're actually spending your money and do your actions match up with what you say or your real priorities.” – John Casmon   Resources Mentioned: https://amzn.to/2IyEBxP (Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki) https://amzn.to/2HbFbRk (How to Sell Yourself by Joe Girard)   You can connect with John onhttps://www.facebook.com/jcasmon21 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/jcasmon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ( Twitter), andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ ( LinkedIn). Visit the Casmon Capital Grouphttps://www.casmoncapital.com/ ( website) to know more. LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Jennifer Grimson has gone through rebuilding her career and life TWICE. Having no money, no job, no place to live in, and having two children to support, she picked herself up and persevered building her Micro Empires. [00:01 – 10:59] Rebuilding from Financial Ruin I introduce the guest, Jennifer Grimson. Jennifer talks about her background and her journey of rebuilding her life Went through 2 divorces Found herself with no money, no job, no car, no place to live, and the sole support for her children TWICE Building micro empires. “If it's mine. It's an empire.” [11:00 – 19:33] Taking Control of Your Own Financial Well-Being Jennifer shares what led her to go down the path of taking control of her own financial well-being. Jennifer gives excellent advice for women bouncing back from the ground and trying to get back on their feet. [19:34 – 31:51] The Micro Empires The journey of building Jennifer's micro empires Joining real estate investor meetings Be comfortable with being uncomfortable Jennifer's relationship advice Open communication [31:52 – 45:26] Don't Be Afraid to Get Rejected Jennifer talks about what it's like being the only woman in some real estate investor meetings she attends. For women just starting or interested in real estate, here's advice to help you start your career. How can men interact and communicate better with women? [45:27 – 52:02] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment you've made? I invested in https://www.thirdhome.com/ (THIRDHOME) What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? Getting together with the family and play games and go on vacations. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? Being able to see that by sharing my story, the lights go off. Connect with Jennifer online! See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “I also knew that I wasn't gonna be able to establish real security, financial security, and financial independence unless I built what I like to call little micro-empires. And in my world, if it belongs to me, it's an empire” – Jennifer Grimson “Never ever ever turn your financial well-being over to another human being.” – Jennifer Grimson “Knowing what your absolutes are and having the power and the belief in yourself and the mindset to not only ask for them but to demand them.” – Jennifer Grimson “You got to be really comfortable with being uncomfortable.” – Jennifer Grimson   Resources Mentioned: https://micro-empires.com/ (Micro Empires Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-never-ever-evers/id1495369229?i=1000485551580 (Micro Empires Podcast – The Never Ever Evers)   Find out more about Jennifer by visiting her websitehttps://micro-empires.com/ ( https://micro-empires.com/). Follow her onhttps://www.facebook.com/MicroEmpiresPodcast/ ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_grimson/ ( Instagram),https://twitter.com/jives3_jennifer ( Twitter), andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-grimson-7265bb8/ ( LinkedIn).   LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our https://www.peakcapitalgrp.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Brian C. Adams is the Principal and Founder of Excelsior GP. Originally from New York, Brian now lives in Nashville with his family. In today's episode, Brian walks us through what it takes to grow generational wealth. [00:01 – 07:04] Why Real Estate I introduce and welcome the guest, Brian C. Adams Brian shares how they are dealing with amidst this COVID situation Brian talks about his background and how his journey to real estate began The 3 Basic Buckets of Wealthy Individuals People who climbed up the corporate ladder Business owners and entrepreneurs Real estate investors [07:04 – 11:57] Focusing on Multi-Tenant Office Buildings Brian talks about the process of shifting his focus into the office asset class [11:58 – 21:42] Everybody Wants to be Wealthy Brian shares what it's like from his point of view, marrying into an affluent family Responsibilities and risk factors in maintaining wealth It's not just about the money. It's also about culture. [21:43 – 29:21] Work-Life Balance Growing the business while maintaining a good family relationship Living in the COVID era Brian's advice on growing generational wealth [29:22 – 36:19] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say is the most contrarian investment within your portfolio? “Suburban office is probably my contrarian player right now.” What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? “I've started being more intentional about making the weekends, weekends.” What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? My wife and I decided to support the school our children are attending. Final thoughts Connect with Brian online! See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “When you ask people to tell you about themselves, they're going to talk. I mean people like to talk about themselves, it's a natural thing. And so, you start seeing themes across these multiple conversations.” – Brian C. Adams “[Rich people] are just like your family. They are crazy. They have personalities. They have problems. They have strengths and weaknesses. They just have more zeroes behind their number, but it doesn't mean that they are not real people who have real problems.” – Brian C. Adams “If it's just about the money and if it's just about the returns, I think it's very difficult to be successful for more than two generations in a family. I think it has to be more about the culture and your identity and the story and being a good steward for multiple generations of families for a higher purpose.” – Brian C. Adams   You can connect with Brian onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ ( LinkedIn). Visit the Excelsior Capitalhttps://www.excelsiorgp.com/ ( website) to know more. LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ ( LinkedIn) or visit ourhttp://contrariancashflow.com/ ( website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.

Jerome Myers is the founder of http://d3v3loping.com/ (The Myers Development Group). He is a fellow podcaster, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. Jerome started his journey by climbing the corporate ladder until one day dropped out, and set sail into the entrepreneurship world. [00:01 – 07:56] Opening Segment I introduce the guest, Jerome Myers Jerome talks about his background and how his journey began [07:57 – 14:33] From Professional Engineer to Apartment Owner Jerome shares what it was like turning from a corporate dropout to multifamily ownership [14:34 – 28:51] Exiting the Corporate World Jerome discusses how he prepared and went about transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship Jerome shares fantastic advice for individuals considering the same transition The people that supported Jerome in his journey What would you do today if you were given a chance to start the transition all over again? Diversify your streams of income [28:52 – 31:30] Lead A Life That Excites You How do you feel now after exiting the corporate world? It led to a lifestyle that I'm excited about. What advice would you give to the people trying to diversify their income stream? Make sure there's something tangible to what you're doing Figure out how you can make an impact [31:31 – 36:02] The Contrarian 3-Pack What would you say the most contrarian investment is within your portfolio? It's got to be apartments. I like small apartments. What's your favorite activity to do with your friends and family outside of work? I love caves. So, when we go away, a lot of times, we wind up on the Caribbean, and we'll go into wild caves and check out stuff. What actions, whether within work or family, offer you the most fulfillment in life? I love hanging out with my girls. They are my favorite people in the world. Connect with Jerome online! See the links below. Tweetable Quotes: “I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur.” – Jerome Myers “The thing that I did wrong, John, was I self-educated. And I'll tell this to anybody. It was the most inefficient and ineffective way to figure out how to get this thing done.” - Jerome Myers “The final thing I would have done if I could do it all over again would be to be more vocal about who I am and what I'm about.” – Jerome Myers   Find out more about Jerome on his https://www.jeromemyers.co/lead-magnet1589065232830 (website).   LEAVE A REVIEW + help the podcast grow by sharing it with your friends, family, or someone in need. Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/joblanto/ (LinkedIn) or visit our http://contrariancashflow.com/ (website) to know more.  Think Different. Earn Different. Live Fulfilled.