Welcome to the Cuzin Vinnie Network, with three weekly shows that ask the question, did you know that, real estate education, real estate industry insights, food, fun, failure and maybe some future predictions with straight talk no BS. I’m your host Vinnie De Rosa, Cuzin Vinnie your Cuzin in the R…



Ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of real estate education? Today, we're tackling a crucial topic: why a staggering 60% of folks are flunking the state exam. Spoiler alert: it's not just bad luck; it's all about the jargon! I've been in the teaching game long enough to know that mastering the terminology is half the battle. We'll be sharing some golden nuggets on how to use the glossary in your textbooks effectively and why index cards can be your new best friends. Plus, we'll break down the syllabus like a pro, chapter by chapter, so you'll know exactly what to focus on. So grab your highlighters and index cards, and let's get you on the path to passing that exam with flying colors! Real estate education has seen little change over the past few decades, with pass rates stubbornly hovering around 40%. Vinny DeRosa sheds light on this perplexing situation, diving into the core issues that plague aspiring real estate professionals as they gear up for their state exams. It turns out that a significant portion of the failure rate can be traced back to a lack of understanding of the industry jargon and terminology that are pivotal to the field. Vinny passionately emphasizes the importance of mastering these terms, suggesting practical study techniques such as creating index cards filled with definitions and key phrases. By doing so, students can familiarize themselves with the language of real estate, making it a lot easier to tackle the exam questions that often trip them up. Moreover, he introduces a game plan for future podcasts, where they will dissect each chapter of the course material in detail. This structured approach aims to simplify the learning process by breaking down complex topics into digestible pieces. Vinny highlights the significance of focusing on the syllabus provided by the state, which outlines key areas of emphasis for each chapter. This targeted studying strategy will not only enhance comprehension but also increase the likelihood of passing the state exam. As they gear up for this journey together, listeners can look forward to a wealth of knowledge that promises to transform their study habits and better prepare them for the challenges ahead.Takeaways:The real estate education landscape has remained largely unchanged for decades, indicating a need for fresh approaches.A staggering 40% pass rate on the state exam highlights the challenges new real estate students face.Understanding the terminology and jargon of real estate is crucial for passing the state exam successfully.Utilizing index cards for vocabulary will significantly enhance retention and understanding of real estate terminology.Referencing the course syllabus can streamline your study process by focusing on key areas of the exam.Each podcast episode will dissect the material chapter by chapter, providing targeted highlights and essential knowledge.Links referenced in this episode:floridarealestateuniversity.orgCompanies mentioned in this episode:FloridaRealEstateUniversity.org

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In this sixth episode of the "Speaking of HomeGuard" Podcast, Rick interviews the newly reelected Sheriff of Citrus County, Mike Prendergast, regarding a wide range of security issues. "My goal is to pass along practical tips and techniques which will keep good men and women from becoming victims."Avoidance, planning, and preparedness - these are my areas of emphasis."-- Rick WehrheimDirector, HomeGuard Associates HomeGuard Associates, Inc.7789 S. Suncoast Blvd., Ste. 132Homosassa, Florida 34446(352) 503-6931 rick@homeguardassociates.com

A little about Mike 1- Fourth generation Florida native. 2- Hometown St Petersburg, FL 3- Graduate of University of South Florida 4- Veteran of the Mortgage & Real Estate industries. Started in 1969. 5- Past State President of the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals. 6- Past School Permit holder Sarasota Association of Realtors. 7- Past State Board Member Florida Realtors and past chairman of the Curriculum Committee. 8- Author of two published text books. 9- Broker Owner Davenport Realty Group. 10-Avid Baseball Fan. Your lifestyle leaves you little time, you need flexible class hours. Our on demand classes may be best 24/7. Our on demand course will cover the state requirements. FREU.com (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FFREU.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0qYili7hRKytdUbMDVkEcdEbj2qDpPV23Z_kIwXhOqdu9PepejpSWPN3M&h=AT3moyEmntPWmZVV0kfjGzZ9tbfmvzj8z1T60GY1oizRS0BVcNl04qYTxJ0IR0LjsnE_wDpiX5bOb8_n1iIsdvghiVIhvZJODdopCtS4XNEMXTj6s1_zy-n6PsjRIU3ceiItN4N3CcUxZfHe0A&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT39vjBNnxODgfJx_dwEc3IR3JxZewr_8hhWVGI5bBRuMoimareR3XG7ZPjm5djB_NnffO9JUtwBKLNcSTgSwLg6eG_Fz3JpXSERF6tvWNC-B8nghoh-0lFtoUokouUvHqS_QUUFKTkFDXLgKrDp8rrsxeP5csxnGbAKqjwOsXFTVE2foR_Z_i-Vfdv7Jo1No24GqsNvWU6VxIX2BILHz6P4cFn8bZuIeLyKK-ZtL0KBQLUzrQ) - 888.738.7381 WHO IS FLORIDA REAL ESTATE UNIVERSITYFlorida Real Estate University (https://floridarealestateuniversity.com/about/) helps meet your state mandated real estate education needs. We offer pre license, post license and continuing education courses so you can learn from the comfort of your own home or on the road. We meet your needs whether you seek a profession as a Real Estate Sales Associate or Real Estate Broker, or want to better understand buying and selling properties.

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BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY Proper firearm storage - maybe it’s a little less exciting than purchasing a new firearm and not as much fun as a day at the range, but its importance cannot be overemphasized. In this podcast, I sat down with Hillary Dube, owner of HNR Gun Works which is located in Inverness, Florida and spoke about this critical element of responsible firearms ownership. Besides enjoying a terrific reputation within the retail firearms industry, HNR is also a major supplier of gun safes in our area. Here is a sampling of the issues we covered: -Do I really need a quality safe? Why? -What questions should I be asking myself before purchasing? -Are there specific storage design standards that should be met? -What tactical considerations must be considered? -What are my legal (criminal and civil) liabilities? -I have my safe, what else do I need? As usual, we also covered a wide range of related topics and had some fun along the way. This is an issue we all need to stop and focus on to ensure we are protecting our firearms, loved ones and ourselves in the best possible manner. Please feel free to respond with any comments or questions, Additionally, your ideas for future podcasts are welcome. WELCOME TO HNR GUNWORKSPreserving the Art and Craftsmanship of True Gunsmithing HNR Gunworks (https://www.hnrgunworks.com/) Is Your Full-Service Custom Gunsmith Shop Offering Everything From Minor Repairs And Maintenance To Custom Gun Work, Including Machine Work, Lathe Work, And Refinishing. OPEN Tues - Fri, SATURDAYS And SUNDAYS! Tuesday To Saturday 10AM-6PM Sunday 10AM-4 PM

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Ed Samuel is a senior Executive Career, Life Coach, Ministry Leader, Author, Radio Host, certified Career Assessment and DiSC Personality I.D. Consultant and Team Leader and founder of SamNova, Inc. based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Ed provides one-on-one career transition coaching for people in all walks with emphasis on mid-level to senior executives across multiple functional roles, industries and non-profit organizations. His team works with those in job and life transition, those who are fully employed looking to optimize or advance their career and those who want to start entrepreneurial or consulting practices. In addition to serving the greater Philly area, 35% of his clients are across the US. Ed leads a growing virtual team of 20+ career assessment consultants and has a thriving resume services practice. His recently published book, “Optimize Your Resume - DOs and DON'Ts the SamNova Way” has many positive reviews on Amazon. Ed has 350+ documented testimonials and 125+ public recommendations posted on his LinkedIn profile. His clients include Presidents, COOs, CFOs and other C-level talent of billion-dollar firms, notable TV names, to Hollywood producers to mid-level manager and senior ex-military officers. He has helped clients across the US in states such as PA, DE, IL, NJ, MD, MN, NC, SC, IN, CT, VA, GA, FL, NM, TX, SC, AZ, and NY. Ed has also helped two (2) clients move back to the US from overseas. Ed has led 150+ executive networking forums with more than 3,000 executives over the last 14 years. He conducts career management workshops and is a guest speaker at regional career transition forums and networking events such as; Career Professionals Executive Networking Group, Chem/Pharma, Joseph’s People, FENG, TPNG, Lehigh Valley Professionals, ExecuNet, Believers in Business (BIB), Cross Talks, BNI, Newtown Networking Forum, Philadelphia Area Greater Careers Group and Chamber of Commerce forums. He leads a monthly forum for Career Professionals Executive Networking Group (CPENG) for greater Newark, DE. Ed is also a Believers in Business (BIB) chapter leader for a business owners group in greater King of Prussia, PA that meets twice a month. Ed hosts two (2) radio programs in Philly on 1180 am WFYL, called “Optimize Your Career" and “Crown Biblical Stewardship” on Saturday mornings both of which are streamed across the US. He is a frequent guest on national and regional radio stations and podcasts. Ed is an ambassador and served on the Board for a Christian think tank called Cross Talks in support of entrepreneurs and small business owners at the cusp of growth. Ed is one of the US leaders and Ambassadors for Crown Financial Ministries (Crown.org) since 2013. He has worked with up to 60 churches, delivered mini-sermons on Sunday mornings, and led stewardship training to 2000+ people to date. He has trained 18+ Money Life Coordinators (volunteers) to lead stewardship at their respective churches. Ed counsels individuals and couples at his office in Kennett Square, PA and has a tax-deductible non-profit foundation in Colorado to support this effort. Ed began his career with Digital Equipment Corporation, where he spent 19 years in Accounting and Customer Operations. He was also General Manager for The Stride Rite Corp., garnered international experience as Global Director of Customer Administration with QAD, Inc., VP of Operations and CFO for two (2) distinct high-tech venture firms for Mead/Westvaco and was a certified and licensed Financial Advisor for UBS. Before launching his career coaching firm, Ed was a retained, contingency and consulting recruiter with more than five (5) years-experience at both national and boutique firms. In addition, he led a large recruiting team for W.L. Gore’s billion-dollar medical device manufacturing and sales division in Arizona. Ed has also provided executive outplacement transition support for CCI Consulting, Inc.,...

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Weekly update to what is coming in the next week. A lot has been going on offline and will start to share in the coming weeks. If you could visit VinnieDeRosa.com (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FVinnieDeRosa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3d8wH1sskP6R_sILhcPYlDNz6w-UziN_NEh1bgyoE4620mbDi6y11iR6A&h=AT38A7NAbxcdPRq7JlvCnFnZy5X0bUUSpkesjTrz7s7Yd4Lf0WDWEDDj8n4Au8215qUywK2UptYkNZ1mXBGuSfZU4lBmQDUp1E9AOwBeWkS_DeRub0D0Z-oI3_9M5FbXSPV7YWfchi-7t6St5faFqA) I would appreciated you.

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Warning: Agents and brokers are flat out lying to you if they say they are “Exclusive Buyer Agents” if their brokerage or any of its agents lists any sellers property! They are NOT A True Real Estate Fiduciary! Only A True Real Estate Fiduciary can protect you the Buyer! There is a natural conflict of interest between the buyer and the seller in real estate. Buyers and sellers have different needs and adverse interests. Sellers want their property to sell at the highest possible price. Buyers want to locate or build the right home for their needs and get the best value for it, in both the short and long-term. How can one agent, or even a multi-agent brokerage, really represent both the buyer and the seller and not have a conflict of interest? THEY CAN’T! Sponsored by (https://floridarealestateuniversity.com/)

SPEAKING OF HOMEGUARD GETTING SMART, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE ON THE GUN RANGE Our newest podcast deals with situations and issues you’ll often encounter when visiting your local gun range. We also discuss some tips you may find helpful. You do consistently make time to visit the range and work on your skills, right? I sat down with Wayne Sessa, the former Vice-President and current Director of Training for the Hernando Sportsman's Club. A host of issues were discussed such as: -What should I be thinking about and doing before I get to the range? -Once there, what is the 1st first thing I should be aware of? -Just what type of help can I expect from those Range Safety Officers? -What to do if “something goes wrong”. IMPORTANT! -What can I do to make my range time more interesting and productive? Ideas that will motivate you to return soon. Just click below, have a listen, and feel free to send your feedback. Also, your ideas for future podcast topics are most welcome. Don’t forget to visit the (https://homeguardassociates.com/) webpage to renew or extend your NRA membership. Your support has never been more important. Enjoy the podcast and stay prepared. Click to Find us on (https://www.facebook.com/HomeGuardAssociates/) Rick Wehrheim

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What is outlined below is what started this adventure on July 21, 2020 Tue 8:58 PM RaHeem: Bonnie, Good evening my brother how are you? I will come by the mall to bring you your Mommas Fried Banana Pudding Ice cream: Vinnie: That works. I will be doing a podcast at 2pm with guest in the stuido Sorry brother I meant Vinnie, phones these days typo error. Sounds good see ya then brother God bless Vinnie: Thank you. Wed 1:37 PM RaHeem: On my way brother where will you be Vinnie: In my studio inside the Citrus executive hub RaHeem: May want to grab yourself a spoon from food court lol RaHeem: Walking in Vinnie: Thumbs up RaHeen: Here Vinnie: Thumbs Up Wed 3:14 PM Raheem: Vinnie, Such a pleasure meeting and speaking with you. I look forward to working with you and being a guest on your podcast which is wonderful and I think the community needs it! Thank you Vinnie: Your welcome. Hope you didn't get into much trouble. RaHeem: All good, No worries I’m in the clear, Lol Vinnie: Thumbs Up

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WHO IS FLORIDA REAL ESTATE UNIVERSITY Florida Real Estate University (https://floridarealestateuniversity.com/about/) helps meet your state mandated real estate education needs. We offer pre license, post license and continuing education courses so you can learn from the comfort of your own home or on the road. We meet your needs whether you seek a profession as a Real Estate Sales Associate or Real Estate Broker, or want to better understand buying and selling properties.

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MY STORYI have spent a major part of my life in Florida Real Estate. Starting in 1968 when my family moved from North Great River on Long Island, New York to Citrus County, Florida and helped developed land with Dad and Mom www.PeteDeRosa.com (http://www.petederosa.com/) I had the opportunity to see raw land turn into a new home development up close. As a family we also built a shopping plaza, flea market and a fire department and of course they all were named De Rosa Village – De Rosa Plaza – De Rosa Plaza Flea Market – De Rosa Plaza Fire Company. I first became a Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate on November 29, 1973. In 1974 I went to work for a Broker in Crystal River and made my first sale and it was a big one. I was the agent who sold the site to Seven Rivers Community Hospital (http://www.sevenriversregional.com/) after the closing they hired me to be their onsite agent during construction of the hospital where I was able to witness raw land turn into a fully operational Hospital. Talk about on the job training. I became a Licensed Real Estate Broker and Licensed Real Estate Instructor on October 13, 1980. I opened a Real Estate Office and School in 1981 in Gainesville, Florida. Our family bought an Italian restaurant and named it Mama De Rosa and night club I named Late Nite. I relocated back to Citrus County, Florida in 1983 after not feeling like I was in the right place. I felt I needed a new challenge so I moved to Clearwater, Florida in June 1983 and opened an Exclusive Buyers Broker Real Estate Office where no one knew how an Exclusive Buyers Brokerage operated. I also opened a Real Estate School where I had the opportunity to teach thousands of new real estate licensees in Florida. Having lived in other parts of Florida: Crystal River, Tallahassee, Gainesville, McIntosh, Spring Hill, New Port Richey, Clearwater, Bradenton and Sarasota has given me a real depth of real estate knowledge and practice throughout Florida. On the road again moved my operations to Sarasota in April of 2002 till August 2011. Having come full circle with my years of expertise I gained from living and operating real estate companies in other parts of Florida I moved back to Citrus County August 2011 where it all started, reopened BuyersBrokerRealEstate.com (http://buyersbrokerrealestate.com/) Over the years I have had the opportunity to do more for Exclusive Buyer Agency than most broker in the USA. This new consumer movement regarding Real Estate practices and heighten consumer awareness I have done more than any other Real Estate Broker & Instructor in the United States. I was an invited speaker each year from 1989 -1994 at the National Relocation Conference “SUPER SESSION”, and many other local and nation professional and civic organizations throughout the USA speaking and educating others across the United States and Canada. I have had the pleasure of being in the forefront of a real estate movement that has never been seen of before nor will it ever happen again. Starting early on in my Real Estate career I had a desire to work as an Exclusive Buyers Broker, but none could be found. Very few real estate professionals have had the chance to be in the right place at the right time. I pioneer the field of agency disclousre, buyer brokerage and corporate relocation, I made it clear to other brokers that I was going to be a leader, not a follower. Co-Founder of Real Estate Buyers Agent Council (http://rebac.net/) (REBAC) 1988 Life Charter member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (https://www.naeba.info/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=1) (NAEBA) since 1995 The True Real Estate Fiduciary in Florida “Since 1983

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