The Curious Investor

In EP 9 of The Curious Investor, Nicole Tanner interviews Tom Mitchell, as they discuss how to not only survive but thrive in a shifting market!Tom has been a licensed Realtor in the province of Ontario since 1986 and a member of the Toronto Real Estate Board. Tom and his wife, Diane Mitchell ranked in the top 100 Teams in Keller Williams International, receiving Lifetime Achievement and Double Platinum awards.Tom and Diane learned a lot from the major shift in 1989 including strategies to safeguard investments and how to thrive in real estate through active forms of lead generation.Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944 Tags: #commercialrealestate, #commercialinvestment, #realestateinvestment, #realestateinvesting, #entrepreneurship, #businessowner, #commercialproperties, #retail, #commercialrealestatebroker, #investmentproperty, #industrialrealestate, #passiveincome 

In EP 8 of The Curious Investor, Nicole Tanner again interviews Sali Fitzpatrick, from BDC Canada. Sali's role is her dream gig, helping many entrepreneurs go from wherever they are to the next level! Sali has been with the BDC for several years, moving from one role to another, finally arriving at her perfect role. On this episode, Nicole digs deep to find out specifically how BDC can help business owners succeed!The BDC is a financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. They help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Whether you are looking at buying new equipment, hiring staff, paying for inventory or purchasing a business, the BDC is your partner, working with chartered banks, to help you have the necessary funds to grow your business.Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944

In EP 7 of The Curious Investor, Nicole Tanner interviews Sali Fitzpatrick, from BDC Canada. Sali's role is her dream gig, helping many entrepreneurs go from wherever the are to the next level! Sali has been with the BDC for several years, moving from one role to another, finally arriving at her perfect role.The BDC are a financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. They help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Whether you are looking at buying new equipment, hiring staff, paying for inventory or purchasing a business, the BDC is your partner, working with chartered banks, to help you have the necessary funds to grow your business.Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944 Tags: #commercialrealestate, #commercialinvestment, #realestateinvestment, #realestateinvesting, #entrepreneurship, #businessowner, #commercialproperties, #retail, #commercialrealestatebroker, #investmentproperty, #industrialrealestate, #passiveincome 

In EP 6 of The Curious Investor, Nicole Tanner interviews Craig Mack, lawyer, business owner and investor.Craig shares his journey to his chosen profession, helping buyers and sellers get the most from any commercial or corporate real estate transaction by protecting their interests with his legal opinions. He also shares how his investment journey started and the plans he has for some commercial real estate holdings in Brooklin, Ontario!Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944

In EP 5 of The Curious Investor, Nicole Tanner interviews Nigel Beattie, expert in business acquisition and sale, and franchising. Nigel got involved in franchising first as an employee of certain franchises, then struck out on his own, and a few times with previous guest (Episode 4) Ray Khan. He also specializes in helping people sell their business for various reasons, or helping others acquire a business, whether it's a franchise or not.Nigel breaks down how you determine if you're are a good candidate for being a franchise owner, and what type of franchise would suit your personality and work discipline and how to analyze one franchise from another. Also, Nigel discusses what types of people are NOT good candidates for franchise businesses. Things to consider are whether you are a blue collar or white collar worker; do you enjoy talking to and serving people; are you hands-on; do you want to work 9-5 Monday - Friday, or are you ok with longer/different work hours, etc. We learn about Nigel's incredible journey from working for someone else to working for himself, several times over, and some ‘in the trenches' work stories! One of these stories is how a major fast food chain decided to rebrand, and how they persuaded all franchisees to put up money to change signage, store colours, etc. He also breaks down why certain franchises are more successful than others.Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944 Tags: #commercialrealestate #commercialinvestment #realestateinvestment #realestateinvesting #entrepreneurship #businessowner #commercialproperties #retail #commercialrealestatebroker #investmentproperty #industrialrealestate #passiveincome 

In EP 4 of The Curious Investor, Nicole Tanner and guest co-host Nigel Beatty, expert in business acquisition and sale and franchising. They chat with serial entrepreneur and franchise owner and franchisor, Ray Khan. Ray was born in Pakhistan, but has lived around the world, but has finally settled in Calgary, where he's currently the owner Eggsmart, Robin Donuts and his own restaurant Kebab Fusion.Nigel and Ray have worked together in many franchises. Ray is a mariner by trade, but has had tremendous success with a variety of franchises. He is looking at perhaps franchising his Kebab Fusion, and has plans to create. ‘Ghost kitchen', tune in to find out what that is!We learn about Ray's incredible journey from humble beginnings to now focusing on giving back in a big to his local community and the greater world.Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944 Tags: #commercialrealestate #commercialinvestment #realestateinvestment #realestateinvesting #entrepreneurship #businessowner #commercialproperties #retail #commercialrealestatebroker #investmentproperty #industrialrealestate #passiveincome

In EP 3 of The Curious Investor, Nicole chats with real estate brokerage Keller Williams Energy owners and investors Chris & Sue. While their investing story is their own, it shares a common theme - in a couple, one partner is enthusiastic about investing, and the other is not so sure it's for them. Chris did NOT want to be a landlord, but eventually signed on, and they haven't looked back.We learn how they began, some of the challenges along the way, as well as looking for new commercial space for their brokerage, during the pandemic. They also talk about their plans for the future, and would they do things the same way again.Chris and Sue were mentors to Nicole, and guided her as she began her journey down the commercial investing path.Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944 Tags: #commercialrealestate #commercialinvestment #realestateinvestment #realestateinvesting #entrepreneurship #businessowner #commercialproperties #retail #commercialrealestatebroker #investmentproperty #industrialrealestate #passiveincome

In EP 2 of The Curious Investor, Nicole chats with real estate agent and investor Stephen Jones. While working in corrections with steady pay, overtime and benefits, Stephen started renting a room in his house out to a coworker. He quickly realized that they tenant was paying a big chunk of his housing expenses, so decided to purchase a multiplex property. His tenant moved over to the new place as well, and before long, ALL his expenses were being paid for the properties, AND he was cash flowing, putting money in his pocked EVERY month! Stephen eventually became a full time agent and investor, and is perhaps thinking of early retirement. And YOU can do this as well...Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944 

In EP 1 of The Curious Investor, we get to know the driving force behind the podcast, Nicole Tanner. She talks about her interest in real estate investing, how she got started, and where she wants to be in the future. Also, every show closes with the Fast 5, five rapid-fire questions meant to get the guests thinking quickly!Nicole's passion and curiosity for investing in real estate began early but has shown up in almost every stage of life. Watching her Dad develop raw land as a personal past-time. Nicole's business spans all aspects of Commercial Real Estate and she has led transactions of all complexity in the areas of industrial, office, retail, multi-family, leasing and land development. Tune in as she lets her curiosity drive every episode to explore each guest's journey in the world of commercial real estate. Contact: Email: nicole@reidjames.ca Web: http://www.reidjames.ca/Ph: 905-723-5944