Podcasts about collective genius mastermind

Jimmy and his Real Estate Best buddy Marck De Latour discuss their most recent trip to the Collective Genius Mastermind. At the mastermind they discuss what their most important take aways are. They also discuss where they believe the Real Estate Market is at in the beginning of 2024 and where it will go this year.

A good friend, mentor, and colleague, Jason Medley, joins me on the show today to talk about how to develop a true and lasting sense of gratitude, the power of relationships, and more. Jason is the CEO and founder of the Collective Genius Mastermind, and with 20 years of background in real estate, he comes to us with valuable experience and insight to share. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think) : 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you'd like to replace the earned income you need from your practice with investment income in as little as 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you'll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Become a Full-Cycle Investor: There are many self-proclaimed genius investors today who think everything they touch turns to gold. But they're about to learn the hard way what others have gained through “expensive” experience. I'm offering a report on how to become a full-cycle investor, who knows how to preserve and grow capital in Up markets and Down markets. Will you be prepared when the inevitable recession hits? Get your free report here. 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

Jimmy Vreeland joins Marck de Lautour on the Mistake Free Real Estate podcast to discuss their takeaways from the Collective Genius Mastermind which features the nation's top real estate investors and what top real estate investors in the country are doing to grow their business.

Jason Medley is the founder and CEO of the Collective Genius Mastermind, which is a mastermind built for the top real estate investors in the world. On this episode, Jason walks us through the process of creating reliable and predictable income for the tough times that are here.   Additionally, we address how you can actually scale yourself out of business and how to prevent that and create profit consistently.    0:00 Introduction 0:36 Who is Jason Medley 0:51 What is the Collective Genius 4:11 Should investors be investors in 2023? 5:13 How you can scale yourself out of business 8:28 The principles of active income and how to prepare for the down times 13:52 How to create the process for protecting your life  17:13 The method of taking chips off the table 19:34 When to start your passive income journey 21:30 Creating predictable and reliable income 25:15 The process of creating income and peace of mind in rocky times 40:01 How to protect yourself for the unexpected things coming 44:13 What type of people are a part of The Collective Genius 50:37 How to apply for the Collective Genius   Learn more about the Collective Genius Mastermind: LearnMoreAboutCG.com  

The Collective Genius Mastermind that Jimmy and I are part of has the top 1% of real estate investors from all over the country. In this episode, Jimmy and I are talking about our takeaways from the last CG event from the top networkers and investors we've met.    Listen now to learn more about our experience and the gold nuggets we've picked up along the way that could help you succeed as a real estate investor!

Visit our website: https://carolinahardmoney.com Join the Carolina Capital team LIVE every Thursday at 12:00 PM Eastern for the Real Estate Investor Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors! This week, Leon Barnes joins Bill Fairman to discuss the current trends and what to expect in residential Real Estate going forward in the next year. Leon is part of the Executive Team of Collective Genius and has his own real estate company. Collective Genius is a Mastermind for the top 10% of independent Real Estate investors in the country. Timestamps: 0:01 - Introduction: Current Market Trends 1:19 - https://www.CarolinaHardMoney.com 1:48 - Wednesday with Wendy: https://calendly.com/wendysweet/wedne... 2:48 - Today's guest: Leon Barnes 5:39 - The fear of the unknown in the real estate market. 10:20 - The institutional ownership of single-family. 13:47 - The inventory is there but you need to have good marketing to find it. 17:32 - There are still deals to be had because there are still demands from buyers. 18:20 - Everything is a cycle. 19:48 - Flood of Inventories from Foreclosures 21:04 - What is the Collective Genius Mastermind? 23:24 - The Premier Group 23:54 - The Select Group 26:30 - Two Hottest Real Estate Market as of today. 30:09 - Focus On Your Genius 34:47 - Connect with Leon Barnes - https://www.TheCollectiveGenius.com 35:33 - The 3rd Annual Quest Expo - Sept 23, 24, & 25, 2022 - https://www.QuestExpo.com 35:57 - Promo Code: FAIRMAN30 - 30% discount Listen to our Podcast: https://thealternativeinvestor.libsyn... YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzC... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaHard...  

There comes a time when tables turn. A host becomes a guest, and a guest becomes a host. Today, I get to be a guest on King Khang's podcast. Khang will be interviewing me, intending to understand my real estate journey. Khang and I are members of the Collective Genius  Mastermind, and we are both immigrants to the country. My real estate journey started when I was pursuing my MBA. I flipped a house and thought it would be a great path to follow. So far, I'm glad I chose the right path. In this episode, we'll talk about how I started in real estate, built a team, work-life balance, how I survived a recession, and Airbnb's, among other interesting topics.   Grab a notebook and pen. You might need to take some notes. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [02:23] Where is my origin? [02:57] How I started as an entrepreneur [06:13] How I flipped my first house [09:57] How to build a team [12:59] When do you know you are ready to start hiring people? [14:20] How many hours a day did I work when I started? [16:08] Work-life balance [21:01] Why do I think celebrity couples don't work out? [23:53] How was the 2008 recession? [27:45] How you can protect yourself as a fix and flip in case there is another recession [29:43] How much reserve should you have when fixing and flipping property? [32:00] My take on the current real estate market [35:28] Single-family versus multifamily [37:19] My thoughts on Airbnb [42:34] Where I'm I doing my business at? [43:49] The upcoming The Multimillionaire Club Quotes from the Episode: “If your pocket is not deep enough doesn't mean other people don't have a deep pocket.” “For every rental property that you own, you should have $3,000 in reserves, in my opinion.” “The first thing that happens in a real estate downturn is that the ability to borrow money dries up quickly for those that are not well supported.” “Anyone who aspires to be best in class, they throw work-life balance out the door.” “For every two or three wholesale deals you do, you've got to start holding on to one.” “Don't compare your success or progress level with someone else's. Because we all learn differently.”

Jimmy and Marck De Lautour discuss their top takeaways from the Collective Genius Mastermind. They get into an in-depth discussion about how regardless of the market cycle the Core 4 and 4 pillars of financial freedom are always at work and working for the investor.  Key Takeaways: Load Bearing Fictions; what they are and how they help.Why the best time to buy is always now!Jimmy's rule as to how to best learn in a mastermind and the value of a mastermind group.Resources: Join our Cashflow Tactics Facebook Group to get the FREE guides 

On today's podcast episode I invited my friend Eric Brewer, who is a member of my Collective Genius Mastermind to talk about Novations. I first heard Eric talking about Novations a few years ago, at one of our mastermind meetings. Since then, I have seen many of my friends from the mastermind implement this method in their own real estate investing. This strategy is perfect for deals where the seller wants more than you are willing to pay. It also allows you to earn bigger spreads. Eric explains how to use this novation method. There are a lot of golden nuggets in this episode! Make sure you take lots of notes. If you are brand new to real estate and want to learn more about our real estate training programs, investing in real estate, buying rental properties, wholesaling real estate, and fixing and flipping houses then please register using the free webinar training links below: FREE WHOLESALING TRAINING https://www.lexlevinrad.com/webinar FREE FIXING AND FLIPPING TRAINING If you want to learn how to fix and flip houses, I have a free fixing and flipping houses training webinar at this link: https://www.lexlevinrad.com/fixandflipwebinar DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST TO BE NOTIFIED OF UPDATES SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/lexlevinrad?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE http://www.lexlevinrad.com http://www.facebook.com/lexlevinradrealestate http://www.twitter.com/lexlevinrad http://www.instagram.com/lexlevinrad http://www.linkedin.com/in/lexlevinrad http://www.pinterest.com/lexlevinrad http://tiktok.com/@lexlevinrad/ DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF MY BOOK ON WHOLESALING BANK OWNED PROPERTIES For more real estate tips about property investment, investing in real estate, and how to start wholesaling, download a FREE copy of my best-selling book "Wholesaling Bank Owned Properties" at https://www.lexlevinrad.com

Jimmy and Marck discuss the top takeaways from the latest Collective Genius meeting. They discuss their main takeaways from each day of the meeting. They also discuss the main takeaway that came from a talk from Larry Yatch from Seal Team Leaders. They recap Larry's challenge to seek fulfillment instead of achievement.  If you seek achievement you may end up unfulfilled. But if you seek fulfillment you can end up fulfilled and achieve what you want as well. Key Takeaways: The difference between achievement vs successHow to have the most impact in your worldFrank Kern's marketing  advice for successResources: Click here to Join January 29th, 2022 Real Estate Workshop with JimmyJoin our Cashflow Tactics Facebook Group to be updated on more upcoming events. 

In today's episode, Bill Fairman and Jonathan Davis share their insights from attending the Collective Genius Mastermind. Join the Carolina Capital team LIVE every Thursday at 1:00 pm ET for the Passive Accredited Investor Show! Timestamps: 0:01 - Introduction 1:06 - https://www.CarolinaHardMoney.com 1:24 - Wednesday with Wendy: https://calendly.com/wendysweet/wedne... 4:31 - Bill Fairman's takeaway from Collective Genius Mastermind 5:14 - “The Boring Investor” - Paul Moore 8:50 - How do I minimize my taxes? 9:56 - Competition in the housing market is rampant 13:31 - Eli Fisher - Dictate your narrative, tell your story. 16:26 - Dr. Davids Phelps' presentation 21:10 - How to get people to visit your social media sites. 25:02 - Carolina Capital's newest fund connect with jonathan@carolinahardmoney.com for more info Carolina Capital is a hard money lender serving the needs of the “Real Estate Investor” and the "Small Builder" borrower who is striving to build wealth and generate income for themselves and their families. We offer “hard money rehab loans” and "Ground-up Construction Loans" for investors only in NC, SC, GA, VA, and TN (some areas of FL, as well). As part of our business practices, we also serve as consultants for investors guiding them to network with other investors and educating them in locating and structuring transactions. Rarely, if ever, will you find a hard money lender willing to invest in your success like Carolina Capital Management. Listen to our Podcast: https://thealternativeinvestor.libsyn... Visit our website: https://carolinahardmoney.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzC... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaHard...

In this episode, Jimmy and Marck De Lautour meet to discuss their main takeaways from the most recent Collective Genius Quarterly Mastermind.The Collective Genius is an exclusive, application-only mastermind for the nation's leading investors and private lenders. Marck, who has been in the podcast before, is Jimmy's mentor and good friend. Together, Jimmy and Marck will start doing a quarterly podcast, reviewing what they have learned in Collective Genius and what they see in the market. We think it'll provide a lot of value to our audience. So, if that sounds appealing to you, we invite you to click play and get the full details.Key Takeaways:Introduction (0:00)Jimmy's background story with Collective Genius (2:39)Main takeaways from the most recent mastermind (8:28)Marck's story with the turnkey model (12:02)Can Wall Street push you out of the market? (24:04)The critical role of life insurance in your strategy (32:46)Additional Resources:Join Our CashFlow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day CashFlow Tactics Challenge

The Collective Genius Mastermind is a community of real estate investors. The mastermind's mission is to passionately help the privileged members create an amazing lifestyle through growing and protecting their real estate businesses by providing an environment that fosters community, connection, collaboration, and contribution. In this special episode, I have Jimmy Vreeland joining me on the show. Jimmy and I are good friends and members of the Collective Genius Mastermind. Today, we'll be sharing our takeaways from the last mastermind that took place in June. Are you ready to learn? Listen in to this episode. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [01:55] Jimmy's takeaways from the last collective mastermind (CG) [05:34] Jimmy's take away from Eric's presentation [08:09] Making the takeaways more applicable [09:43] My greatest takeaway from the collective group [11:26] How I got into the turnkey model [16:30] Hedge funds [26:22] House flipping [29:27] Wall Street yield [32:01] You need life insurance [33:09] If the real estate industry has a blip on the radar, who's it going to affect first? [37:53] Jimmy's experience with house flipping Standout Quotes from the Episode: “The single-family real estate model is now no longer for the small practitioners. Wall Street is so firmly Established in Main Street, it is it is asinine.” “Single family assets are of one of those last, very stable asset classes that can garner a solid, 5-7% return leverage over time.” “With real estate you've just got to find a good practitioner that can deliver quality assets and buy those assets. Don't beat him up on price.” “The demand for housing will always be there, just a matter of having a quality asset and a good neighborhood that will stand the test of time.” “If you're delivering a valuable service and huge value to your clients, then there's nothing to worry about, you're going to be able to pivot and move on.” Connect with Jimmy Vreeland: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-up-live-free/id1500021021 Resources Mentioned: Big Debt Crises: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Debt-Crises-Ray-Dalio-ebook/dp/B07GLBHM48

My guest today is Leon Barnes, a landlord, owner of a Kansas based fix and flip business and Director at The Collective Genius Mastermind group. Leon has a strong background in corporate sales and shares his story of how he transitioned out of that and into the exciting world of real estate investment.   We chat about leadership, how to transition from "Mom & Pop operation" to "serious business owner" and the huge benefits of working with and learning from your peers on a regular basis.    Contact Leon Barnes leon@thecollectivegenius.com www.thecollectivegenius.com

Here with us today are Willie Goldberg and Paul Hersko, the young new members of Collective Genius Mastermind and the Founders of Discount Lots. They are not just into buying and selling property, they are also providing inherit value to anyone that is looking at property and simplifying the process. Hence, their main goal is to make land ownership easy and affordable for regular people. Listen to this episode to learn more about their business journey, what Discount Lots do and a lot more! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Basic understanding of Vacant Land investing and Discount What does “Discount Lots” do?Specific examples of the average typical lots that one usually buys.Importance of expansion path and goal. How to make it easy for the buyers to get into Fair Market Value?Better understanding of who the buyer usually is and what they do with the land.What leads buyers to finally acquire the land. Why are default contracts the best way of selling property?Learning about the heavy marketing side in real estate. QUOTES “This business makes a lot of sense. In real estate, your inventories are the lots with no depreciation at all. It's difficult to make it worth less.” – Willie Goldberg “The scalability of this business is endless.”- Paul Hersko RESOURCES Website : https://discountlots.com/about-us/

In this episode, Jimmy is interviewed on a local radio show called the "Doug Hopkins Show" that was recorded during the Collective Genius Mastermind.If you want some inside intel on what it's like to be in the real estate business, then look no further. Doug and Jimmy discuss what it's like to have 60 rentals paid off and using it towards a life of financial freedom. Jimmy's personal mentor Mark Delatour is also on the show sharing his experiences in real estate. The Collective Genius Mastermind is such a great opportunity to join minds and build upon each other up. We're excited to bring you in on the fun!Key Takeaways:Intro to the radio show (06:06)Finding stability in the midst of a pandemic (12:05)How to attract the right tenants (16:50)Jimmy’s military commitment (19:20)What drew Jimmy to the real estate game (26:55)The role of a parent (32:10)Why your business is worth more when you are hands-off (33:00)--Additional Resources:Join Our Cashflow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day Cashflow Tactics Challenge--Subscribe to the show on your favorite Podcast App, so you never miss an episode!If you enjoy listening to the Rise Up Live Free podcast, leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcast!

There is a MASSIVE difference between motivation and commitment. Today, Ryan and Jimmy discuss how to align your money with your values and take committed action towards a clear vision.Do you want to know what the biggest problem with motivation is? It is FLEETING. We aren’t always motivated to do the things we need to do to achieve our goals. That’s where commitment comes in. Today, we’re discussing how to stay rooted in that flow state and committed to our goals so that we can finally align ourselves with the values we hold most dear. Be sure to tune into this one!Key Takeaways:The problem with motivation (03:00)Expanding the mind to generational legacy (08:05)Why we enter a flow state (13:50)What happens when you stop having conversations around money (20:50)How to align your values (28:00)The core of financial freedom (32:45)--Additional Resources:Join Our Cashflow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day Cashflow Tactics Challenge--Subscribe to the show on your favorite Podcast App, so you never miss an episode!If you enjoy listening to the Rise Up Live Free podcast, leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcast!

This week, we have an episode that truly expresses what we’re about. Listen in as Jimmy and Ryan discuss The Collective Genius. The Collective Genius is a yearly mastermind that Jimmy just recently got back from where everyone in the room is required to do at LEAST 100 Real Estate deals a year. When Jimmy first joined, he felt like a small fish in a massive pond. The successes of the people around him just like they were leaps and bounds ahead of him. But because of his persistence and consistency, he’s grown in bigger ways than he first imagined.Today, we’re talking about the power of execution. Your vision means nothing unless you have a clear cut path to moving forward and not giving up when things get tough.It’s the foundation that we stand on, and we want you to build upon that foundation too! Be sure to listen in on this week’s episode for our tips on how to get clarity on what you actually want out of life!Key Takeaways:What the Collective Genius Mastermind is (02:00)Something that’s fulfilling about financial independence (06:00)The ultimate paradox (09:25)How structure provides freedom (12:00)The difficulty of making a vision (17:08)Does your life matter right now? (25:30)--Additional Resources:Join Our Cashflow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day Cashflow Tactics Challenge--Subscribe to the show on your favorite Podcast App, so you never miss an episode!If you enjoy listening to the Rise Up Live Free podcast, leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcast!

Shawn and Joni discuss the importance of being involved in powerful mastermind groups. After returning from an exciting trip to Florida to spend a week with the top residential flippers, turnkey providers, landlords, and services providers in the real estate industry, Shawn and Joni discuss the benefits of learning the best practices and tactics they garnered at The Collective Genius Mastermind. The duo shares their strong beliefs about the power that Mastermind groups can bring to your organization and, most importantly, your personal self-development.

On this podcast episode, I am interviewing my friend Steve Trang, who is the host of the popular Real Estate Disruptors Podcast. I first met Steve at the Collective Genius Mastermind, where he was doing Sales Training for Acquisitions Managers. Steve runs a company that trains wholesalers and acquisitions managers about every aspect related to marketing to motivated sellers. Steve is based out of Phoenix Arizona, and is the broker owner of Stunning Homes Realty which has 120 agents. He also created the "Offer Fast" Homes App. On this podcast interview, Steve talks about how he started investing in real estate, and how he transitioned from being a retail real estate agent to an investor. We talk about motivated sellers, and sales training for acquisitions managers and wholesalers and the follow up and mindset that is required when talking to sellers. We also talk about Steve's goal to create 100 Millionaires through investing in real estate. Enjoy the podcast! If you are brand new to real estate and want to learn more about how to wholesale real estate and flip houses then please register for the free wholesaling real estate training at this link below: FREE WHOLESALING TRAINING https://www.lexlevinrad.com/webinar FIXING AND FLIPPING TRAINING If you want to learn how to fix and flip houses I have a fix and flip training webinar at this link: https://www.lexlevinrad.com/fixandflipwebinar DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST TO BE NOTIFIED OF UPDATES SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/lexlevinrad?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE http://www.lexlevinrad.com http://www.facebook.com/lexlevinradrealestate http://www.twitter.com/lexlevinrad http://www.instagram.com/lexlevinrad http://www.linkedin.com/in/lexlevinrad http://www.pinterest.com/lexlevinrad https://plus.google.com/+LexLevinradrealestate DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF MY BOOK ON WHOLESALING PROPERTIES For more real estate tips about property investment, investing in real estate, and how to start wholesaling, download a FREE copy of my best-selling book "Wholesaling Bank Owned Properties" at https://www.lexlevinrad.com

On this podcast episode, I am interviewing my friend Steve Trang, who is the host of the popular Real Estate Disruptors Podcast. I first met Steve at the Collective Genius Mastermind, where he was doing Sales Training for Acquisitions Managers. Steve runs a company that trains wholesalers and acquisitions managers about every aspect related to marketing to motivated sellers. Steve is based out of Phoenix Arizona, and is the broker owner of Stunning Homes Realty which has 120 agents. He also created the "Offer Fast" Homes App. On this podcast interview, Steve talks about how he started investing in real estate, and how he transitioned from being a retail real estate agent to an investor. We talk about motivated sellers, and sales training for acquisitions managers and wholesalers and the follow up and mindset that is required when talking to sellers. We also talk about Steve's goal to create 100 Millionaires through investing in real estate. Enjoy the podcast! If you are brand new to real estate and want to learn more about how to wholesale real estate and flip houses then please register for the free wholesaling real estate training at this link below: FREE WHOLESALING TRAINING https://www.lexlevinrad.com/webinar FIXING AND FLIPPING TRAINING If you want to learn how to fix and flip houses I have a fix and flip training webinar at this link: https://www.lexlevinrad.com/fixandflipwebinar DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST TO BE NOTIFIED OF UPDATES SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/lexlevinrad?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE http://www.lexlevinrad.com http://www.facebook.com/lexlevinradrealestate http://www.twitter.com/lexlevinrad http://www.instagram.com/lexlevinrad http://www.linkedin.com/in/lexlevinrad http://www.pinterest.com/lexlevinrad https://plus.google.com/+LexLevinradrealestate DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF MY BOOK ON WHOLESALING PROPERTIES For more real estate tips about property investment, investing in real estate, and how to start wholesaling, download a FREE copy of my best-selling book "Wholesaling Bank Owned Properties" at https://www.lexlevinrad.com

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today, it is my pleasure and a privilege to welcome Jake Vanderslice to the podcast. Jake is a specialist in self-storage and is also a brother from the Freedom Founders Mastermind as well as the Collective Genius Mastermind. In this episode Jake and I talk about the process, benefits, and the state of investing in self-storage, how Denver is holding up in the pandemic, and interest rates and cap rates. Minute Markers: 00:20 - Hello and Welcome 00:30 - Jake Vanderslice introduction and backstory 03:08 - The value in investing in existing self-storage facilities 04:00 - The length of time for the process of leasing a facility and getting it ready 05:00 - The benefits of self-storage 06:45 - Jake’s first and second fund 08:14 - Distributions on Jake’s first fund 11:54 - REITs and cap rates 14:50 - Rising interest rates 16:00 - Denver, COVID, and their status 19:30 - The risk of oversupply and the challenge of retail conversions 22:20 - Getting a hold of Jake 22:58 - Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes: “We got into the self storage business in 2015 with some institutional partners. We liked the space because it's scalable, repeatable, and predictable. The data at the time suggested that it was historically resistant to downturns.” – Jake Vanderslice “One of the main things we like about the asset classes, the granularity of the income streams, you're relying on (in our case) thousands of people to pay us tiny bits of rent every month. Versus in retail projects, for example, we have a brewery paying us $15,000 a month and they're going to pay or not.” – Jake Vanderslice “The old adage that cash is king is still important, but I think today cash flow is king, and people just really want predictable repeatable dividends. If you can create that that's compelling” – Jake Vanderslice “Commercial banks are still lending. We really haven't seen any other changes beyond just our maturity dates and that 4% on our interest rates.” – Jake Vanderslice “The thesis is this as the interest rates drop, the cap rates should match. Directionally, we have COVID which is terrible. It's a pandemic and we’re all suffering health-wise and economically, but on the other side, you've got drop rates. What the Fed has done is created an environment where investors are willing to take lower cap rates because the cost of capital is cheap.” – Mike Zlotnik “We're dealing with a yield-starved environment with rates having trouble to where they are. There are really no great alternatives to Wall Street. The fund yields are very low unless you're dealing with really junk bonds and you're buying into high-risk stuff, or if you are looking for conservative cash flow. It's hard to find..” – Mike Zlotnik Resources: Vanwest Partners Jake Vanderslice LinkedIn

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure to have Robert Nickell here on the show with me. Rob is another brother from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He’s also known as the “Master Blaster of the Virtual Assistants.” While he is an expert in virtual staffing, it was his career in real estate that got him there. Today we’re talking about virtual staffing and virtual assistants, productivity, documenting processes, and Rob’s business, Rocket Station. Rob talks about how small businesses and large companies use virtual assistants and what sorts of things virtual assistants do. Minute Markers: 00:20 - Welcome 01:00 - A little bit about Robert Nickell 03:20 - Living in a modern world/the need for virtual assistants 11:00 - VA work is scripted work 12:35 - VA productivity with small companies 14:00 - Documenting processes 20:30 - Staffing at VA Services 25:15 - Near-shoring and Out-shoring (outsourcing) 28:40 - The best way to reach Rob 30:38 - Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes: “It’s so easy now, for everything to be interconnected, whether you’re a small business with just a couple of people working in the day-to-day or you’re a publicly traded company. We all operate very similarly today.” – Robert Nickell “Most companies, they hire people, you sit next to a colleague, you just kinda watch people, you absorb through osmosis I call it, through just, kind of, working in there. After 2, 3, 4 months, you’ve been around it enough and watched enough that you get it. Even big companies don’t do a good job documenting processes.” – Robert Nickell “For us it starts with that system mapping, that process documentation. That creates the road map.” – Robert Nickell “We leverage things like cultural index and other profiling resources that are a big investment for our company but our clients are ultimately the ones that get to benefit from that.” – Robert Nickell “80% to 90% of the real estate business can be outsourced, whether that’s somebody locally, in your market, or overseas. It’s really easy to take marketing transaction coordination, disposition management, all the day-to-day admin, bookkeeping and accounting, reconciliation (month over month), there’s not really anything in real estate that can’t be done.” – Robert Nickell Resources: Rocket Station Website Greg’s email address: Brooks@rocketstation.com

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today it is my pleasure to have Robert Nickell here on the show with me. Rob is another brother from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He's also known as the “Master Blaster of the Virtual Assistants.” While he is an expert in virtual staffing, it was his career in real estate that got him there. Today we're talking about virtual staffing and virtual assistants, productivity, documenting processes, and Rob's business, Rocket Station. Rob talks about how small businesses and large companies use virtual assistants and what sorts of things virtual assistants do. Minute Markers: 00:20 – Welcome 01:00 – A little bit about Robert Nickell 03:20 – Living in a modern world/the need for virtual assistants 11:00 – VA work is scripted work 12:35 – VA productivity with small companies 14:00 – Documenting processes 20:30 – Staffing at VA Services 25:15 – Near-shoring and Out-shoring (outsourcing) 28:40 – The best way to reach Rob 30:38 – Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes: “It's so easy now, for everything to be interconnected, whether you're a small business with just a couple of people working in the day-to-day or you're a publicly traded company. We all operate very similarly today.” – Robert Nickell “Most companies, they hire people, you sit next to a colleague, you just kinda watch people, you absorb through osmosis I call it, through just, kind of, working in there. After 2, 3, 4 months, you've been around it enough and watched enough that you get it. Even big companies don't do a good job documenting processes.” – Robert Nickell “For us it starts with that system mapping, that process documentation. That creates the road map.” – Robert Nickell “We leverage things like cultural index and other profiling resources that are a big investment for our company but our clients are ultimately the ones that get to benefit from that.” – Robert Nickell “80% to 90% of the real estate business can be outsourced, whether that's somebody locally, in your market, or overseas. It's really easy to take marketing transaction coordination, disposition management, all the day-to-day admin, bookkeeping and accounting, reconciliation (month over month), there's not really anything in real estate that can't be done.” – Robert Nickell Resources: Rocket Station Website Greg's email address: Brooks@rocketstation.com

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today I'm talking with Nathan Trunfio, a new brother from the Collective Genius Mastermind. Nathan hales from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and has done over a billion dollars in loans on single-family and multi-family assets. He has spent his entire career in real estate as a lender and an equity investor. Now he works as the president of DLP (Direct Lending Partners). Today we're going to talk about what DLP does, Nathan's predictions for the real estate market and what trends he sees now, as well as his average costs and returns on flips and new builds. Minute Markers: 00:22 – Welcome to the Big Mike Fund Podcast 00:48 – A bit about Nathan Trunfio 04:00 – What does DLP do? 06:39 – What does Nathan think about the market today? 13:35 – The trends Nathan has been seeing in real estate 19:00 – The average return on flips, margins, and yields 21:11 – Mike's Golden Max Ratio 22:24 – New construction trends 25:18 – Construction build costs and DLP models 29:20 – Final thoughts and how to contact Nathan 31:09 – Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes: “It's a lot of hard work because I'm not naturally that smart. You just got to work hard to try to learn and retain.” – Nathan Trunfio “There’s still a ton of opportunities for good acquisitions and good value creation. You just had to be super disciplined and really know what you’re getting in and out of.” – Nathan Trunfio “You see a lot of deals falling out because a lot of debt nowadays, especially in the agency type side, is debt service constraints, which again, is a sign of good diligence as lenders in restricting the amount that they’re looking to give them leverage.” – Nathan Trunfio “The average return on flips was around like the high $60,000 about a year ago. That’s not taking into account renovation amounts because they can’t pull the data to know how much renovation was spent..” – Nathan Trunfio “I think there’s a lot to say about the build-to-rent space, but I think a lot of real estate investors are also becoming and falling in love with that terminology. To me and to us, the build-to-rent space really only works in scale and in bulk..” – Nathan Trunfio “If you have the liquidity and the experience to build in bulk whether that’s 20, 30, 40 plus starts and or builds in a given year, quarter, or half a year, then the build-to-rent model can make some space, especially since there’s a huge appetite for a lot of the hedge funds out there to buy the end product..” – Nathan Trunfio “If you're not learning, you're dying. Some of the most successful people in the world (from a business standpoint) are also almost always heavy and avid readers.” – Nathan Trunfio “I like to use the 75% as the golden max ratio. If you’re a rehabber, your purchase with rehab should not exceed 75%. I know a lot of California guys and they push you sometimes to 83%–84%. It’s crazy. You look at this and it’s like a game of perfection. As long as the prices keep climbing up, it works.” – Mike Zlotnik Resources: Nathan Trunfio, email: nate@dlpre.com What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence (Autobiography) by Stephen Schwarzman

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today, I have my friend, John Martinez, from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He is an expert when it comes to training salespeople. That’s what we’re going to talk about today: sales techniques and what it takes to mold or train a successful salesperson. Even if you don’t classify yourself as a salesperson, the information that he shares in this episode can us used in other, related fields (like real estate agents, for example). Minute Markers: 01:52 - A little bit about John 03:00 - John’s bread & butter training 06:00 - Seller motivation 08:15 - “Reframing of the whole question” 13:15 - Summary of the technique 15:40 - Problem-impacting picture-perfect questions 17:35 - The REI sales economy 19:35 - How does this information apply to agents? 21:50 - Midwest Rev 23:00 - Outbound calling and cold calling 26:37 - REI Sales Academy and Branding/Names 27:59 - Final thoughts 30:26 - Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes: “The question that the top acquisition agents or investors ask is not how much do you think your house is worth because then you run into that conversation you talked about.” - John Martinez “[Salespeople] need to discover, through whatever questions, then you can ask why questions and get them to give the seller or house owner to start talking about their problems rather than what they want for the property.” - John Martinez “Sales isn't about pressuring anyone to do anything, sales is just about uncovering the reasons why someone would do something. The only way to get there is to remove the pressure, so people feel safe opening up and then asking questions.” - John Martinez “If you can't find the motivation, it's a useless conversation, but once you find it and you explore it, stress the key points, that's the path to success.” - Mike Zlotnik “Is it free will or predeterminism? But if they’re already talking to you, if they're spending the time, if you just help them a little bit to really see why, why they're doing this and then the decision is just so much easier.” - Mike Zlotnik Resources: Midwest Rev REI Academy

Welcome to The Big Mike Fund Podcast. Today, I have my friend, John Martinez, from the Collective Genius Mastermind. He is an expert when it comes to training salespeople. That's what we're going to talk about today: sales techniques and what it takes to mold or train a successful salesperson. Even if you don't classify yourself as a salesperson, the information that he shares in this episode can us used in other, related fields (like real estate agents, for example). Minute Markers: 01:52 – A little bit about John 03:00 – John's bread & butter training 06:00 – Seller motivation 08:15 – “Reframing of the whole question” 13:15 – Summary of the technique 15:40 – Problem-impacting picture-perfect questions 17:35 – The REI sales economy 19:35 – How does this information apply to agents? 21:50 – Midwest Rev 23:00 – Outbound calling and cold calling 26:37 – REI Sales Academy and Branding/Names 27:59 – Final thoughts 30:26 – Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes: “The question that the top acquisition agents or investors ask is not how much do you think your house is worth because then you run into that conversation you talked about.” – John Martinez “[Salespeople] need to discover, through whatever questions, then you can ask why questions and get them to give the seller or house owner to start talking about their problems rather than what they want for the property.” – John Martinez “Sales isn’t about pressuring anyone to do anything, sales is just about uncovering the reasons why someone would do something. The only way to get there is to remove the pressure, so people feel safe opening up and then asking questions.” – John Martinez “If you can’t find the motivation, it’s a useless conversation, but once you find it and you explore it, stress the key points, that’s the path to success.” – Mike Zlotnik “Is it free will or predeterminism? But if they're already talking to you, if they’re spending the time, if you just help them a little bit to really see why, why they’re doing this and then the decision is just so much easier.” – Mike Zlotnik Resources: Midwest Rev REI Academy

On today’s episode, I’m talking with Gene Guarino from The Collective Genius Mastermind group. He’s a new member to the group but not new to the real estate market. He’s an expert and a specialist in converting residential properties to assisted living. Today we’re talking about the assisted living market and what makes it tick: the in’s and out’s of the market, the success rates, the break-even points, and all of the nuances. Minute Markers: 00:23 - Introduction 01:30 - Who is Gene? 02:48 - An example of assisted living real estate 04:53 - The typical monthly cost 07:08 - The operating cost for an average facility 08:21 - A break-even point 11:13 - Three-pack 12:14 - Gene’s educational program 14:36 - The average time a given customer stays in a home 16:39 - Comparison to bigger senior living facilities 17:48 - Home environments versus larger Class A facilities 20:03 - What kind of time investment is required? 23:25 - Passive investment options for folks who want a return 25:00 - Success rates 27:56 - Gene’s BHAG’s 29:30 - Reaching out to Gene 31:19 - Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes “Yes, the economy of scale is a very different environment. Certainly, the home feels cozier as long as they like it. Also, it depends on the type of market.” - Mike Zlotnik “That is the miracle of technology. It accelerates and continues to accelerate. I don’t think it will ever stop.” - Mike Zlotnik “The lower your activity or involved in, the lower your rate of return. If you just want to own the real estate and lease it to the operator, you can get twice the market rent and have a nice cash flow in the real estate they couldn’t cash flow otherwise.” - Gene Guarino “The key to this whole thing is location, location, location. The people that live in the house in the assisted living is all about the demographics of those people..” - Gene Guarino Resources: RAL101.com

On today's episode, I'm talking with Gene Guarino from The Collective Genius Mastermind group. He's a new member to the group but not new to the real estate market. He's an expert and a specialist in converting residential properties to assisted living. Today we're talking about the assisted living market and what makes it tick: the in's and out's of the market, the success rates, the break-even points, and all of the nuances.  Minute Markers: 00:23 – Introduction  01:30 – Who is Gene? 02:48 – An example of assisted living real estate 04:53 – The typical monthly cost 07:08 – The operating cost for an average facility 08:21 – A break-even point 11:13 – Three-pack  12:14 – Gene's educational program 14:36 – The average time a given customer stays in a home 16:39 – Comparison to bigger senior living facilities 17:48 – Home environments versus larger Class A facilities 20:03 – What kind of time investment is required? 23:25 – Passive investment options for folks who want a return 25:00 – Success rates 27:56 – Gene's BHAG's 29:30 – Reaching out to Gene 31:19 – Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Quotes “Yes, the economy of scale is a very different environment. Certainly, the home feels cozier as long as they like it. Also, it depends on the type of market.” – Mike Zlotnik “That is the miracle of technology. It accelerates and continues to accelerate. I don't think it will ever stop.” – Mike Zlotnik “The lower your activity or involved in, the lower your rate of return. If you just want to own the real estate and lease it to the operator, you can get twice the market rent and have a nice cash flow in the real estate they couldn't cash flow otherwise.” – Gene Guarino “The key to this whole thing is location, location, location. The people that live in the house in the assisted living is all about the demographics of those people..” – Gene Guarino Resources: RAL101.com

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Cory Boatright, a marketer, negotiator, and member of Collective Genius Mastermind. Cory’s wisdom, experience, and friendship is greatly appreciated. Cory and I talk about the ups and downs in the world of investing, business, and entrepreneurship by maximizing your genius zone and strengths and teaming up with the right people. The multifamily space is not a one-man show. It takes a team to get a deal. Minute Markers: 01:00 - What’s new in the world of Cory on the personal side? 03:30 - What’s new in the world of Cory on the business side? 04:00 - Making more in the multifamily and commercial space through mastermind partnerships 06:54 - The key to finding deals is to find a distressed property or distressed seller 09:35 - Boots on the Ground: Is a good strategy to go local and befriend brokers? 13:15 - Understand the game by building a team with people who have done deals 15:09 - Multifamily Motivation: Lawsuits and lifestyle 16:49 - Property management company will make or break your asset 19:16 - Ignorant Money: Financing makes a difference with low interest rates, high sales price 22:27 - “You never want to over pay just to get the deal.” 24:35 - Million-dollar Difference: Price you agree on via LOI will likely change before closing 25:43 - How to value assets 26:33 - Increase Rents, Decrease Expenses: Two ways to make money in multifamily game 29:30 - Multifamily advantages include cash flow and minimal tax liabilities 33:40 - Reaching out to Cory Boatright 36:40 - Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Resources: Cory Boatright, Website Cory Boatright on Facebook Cory Boatright on Instagram Investing Capital Group Apartment Evaluator Collective Genius Mastermind

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Cory Boatright, a marketer, negotiator, and member of Collective Genius Mastermind. Cory's wisdom, experience, and friendship is greatly appreciated. Cory and I talk about the ups and downs in the world of investing, business, and entrepreneurship by maximizing your genius zone and strengths and teaming up with the right people. The multifamily space is not a one-man show. It takes a team to get a deal. Minute Markers: 01:00 – What's new in the world of Cory on the personal side? 03:30 – What's new in the world of Cory on the business side? 04:00 – Making more in the multifamily and commercial space through mastermind partnerships 06:54 – The key to finding deals is to find a distressed property or distressed seller 09:35 – Boots on the Ground: Is a good strategy to go local and befriend brokers? 13:15 – Understand the game by building a team with people who have done deals 15:09 – Multifamily Motivation: Lawsuits and lifestyle 16:49 – Property management company will make or break your asset 19:16 – Ignorant Money: Financing makes a difference with low interest rates, high sales price 22:27 – “You never want to over pay just to get the deal.” 24:35 – Million-dollar Difference: Price you agree on via LOI will likely change before closing 25:43 – How to value assets 26:33 – Increase Rents, Decrease Expenses: Two ways to make money in multifamily game 29:30 – Multifamily advantages include cash flow and minimal tax liabilities 33:40 – Reaching out to Cory Boatright 36:40 – Thank you for listening to the Big Mike Fund Podcast Resources: Cory Boatright, Website Cory Boatright on Facebook Cory Boatright on Instagram Investing Capital Group Apartment Evaluator Collective Genius Mastermind

If you’ve never heard of an “infinite banking strategy”, today is your lucky today! Chris Miles is on the Profit Masters right now to help you figure out new ways to get some extra money coming in. These are strategies you may never have considered before because it really goes against all of the traditional things we’ve learned when it comes to banking, investing, and retirement funds. That’s why they call Chris the anti-financial advisor. He’s up here turning the industry on its head with some of the things he’s doing out here. Since retiring in 2006 - yes, that’s right, I said RETIRED, he’s popped back onto the scene to teach people like us how to do what he’s doing to create these strong streams of passive income. There are ways to make key investments with your mutual fund and even your life insurance that can get you to true financial freedom. These are the kinds of investments that pay off, and Chris shares the different ways you can use to them to finally declare your own financial freedom.  I’m very excited about today’s episode because Chris is part of the Collective Genius Mastermind group I’m in. He and I have learned a lot from each other over the past year, and I really value the way he encourages us all to challenge the things we’ve been taught. Ignorance is expensive - you’ll hear us say that a lot on this episode, and it can really benefit you both financially and spiritually to get a fresh, new perspective on the way we’re doing things. Real estate investors, like all entrepreneurs, can get comfortable in the routine. But to keep that entrepreneurial fire burning, you’ve got to learn new perspectives and try new things. Part of what makes our businesses so great is the journey of learning we get to go on every day. So tune in right now and learn something new from Chris Miles! MINUTE MARKERS 3:00 - Meet Chris Miles! 4:25 - Why did Chris quit being a financial advisor? 6:01 - What do Chris’ ideal clients look like? 7:35 - Who inspires Chris the most? 9:40 - The moment Chris realized real estate could make him financially free 15:05 - Part 1 - What happens when you start to question everything you think you know? 17:03 - Part 2 - It opens a door to a whole new world of opportunities!  19:15 - What investment strategies are working for Chris right now? 21:00 - What is “relationship capital”? 22:48 - The truth about mutual funds  24:34 - Chris’ strategy for investing with life insurance 31:14 - The biggest challenges Chris is facing in the market right now  33:48 - The biggest lesson Chris ever learned 35:09 - What would Chris change about his past if he could? 36:28 - Chris’ favorite motivational quote 38:14 - The highs and lows of being an entrepreneur 41:02 - Does Chris get 8 hours of sleep every night? 41:12 - What’s Chris’ morning routine? 42:17 - What is Chris most grateful for right now? 45:08 - Chris has mentors for everything, from fitness to real estate 46:36 - Hope is what gets Chris up every morning 48:13 - Send Chris a message chris@moneyripples.comQUOTES When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. - Chris  There are so many different ways you can get paid. The cool thing is that it doesn't even require money to make money to do that stuff. It's all about the relationship capital, not just financial. - Chris RESOURCES Money Ripples Podcast with Chris Miles Chris Miles Money Show with Chris Miles Money Ripples Facebook  Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Who Took My Money by Robert Kiyosaki Three Feet from Gold by Greg Reid and Sharon Lechter Never Give Up by Donald Trump  Ask Cory A Question Want to get in touch with Cory and ask him your most burning Real Estate Investing question?  We’ve made it super easy for you. Just head over to our Ask Cory A Question page and start recording.  Cory will play your question live on an upcoming show and answer it personally. Who Do You Want To Hear From? Name some folks I should get on the show! Hit me up:support@realestateinvestingprofits.com and I’ll do my best to get them on. Did You Get Your FREE Investing Guide? TEXT the word PROFIT (38470) to immediately sent Your FREE Investing Quick Start Guide! JOIN The Elite Real Estate Investor’s Board of Directors http://JoinMyMastermind.com Connect Here Please check out our website, realestateinvestingprofits.com for the “Down and Dirty” Ultimate Real Estate Investing Quick Start Guide download.

On this podcast episode, I interview John Martinez who is the founder and CEO of Midwest Rev. John created the "Online REI Sales Academy" to help new and seasoned real estate investors learn how to get better at negotiating with motivated sellers. If you want to learn what to say when you talk to sellers, what scripts to use, and how to convert and close more motivated seller leads then you should check out his training program. It's called the Online REI Sales Academy. Here is a link for you to learn more: https://www.lexlevinrad.com/midwestrev/ If you are starting to scale up your real estate business then this podcast episode is especially important for you to listen to. If you want your real estate business to thrive, you will need to be constantly marketing to motivated sellers. As your business grows, and as you make more money, you should be allocating more and more capital towards your marketing efforts. When you market to more motivated sellers then you will get more seller leads. And more seller leads means more phone calls. When you can’t answer the phone yourself, and you have too many seller leads coming in, then it’s time for you to hire a lead manager to help you with all of your incoming seller leads. That lead manager should be filtering through the leads and saving them in your CRM (we use Podio). The goal of the lead manager is to book appointments for you to meet with motivated sellers. As your lead pipeline grows, and as you market more and more, eventually you will come to a point where you cannot go on all of the appointments yourself. Or you may decide that you don’t want to. When you are at this point where you can’t go on any more appointments then it’s time for you to hire an acquisitions manager. If you want to scale and grow your focus should be on driving more leads and conversions, not answering the phones or going on appointments. You will need to hire an acquisitions manager to go on those appointments for you. The problem is, how are you going to train the acquisitions manager? How are you going to train your lead manager? What should they say? What scripts should they use? How should they overcome seller’s objections? That is where the Online Sales Training by John Martinez who is the founder of Midwest Rev is so important. John has more than 20 years of sales experience and he has applied that knowledge of sales and sales training to create an amazing resource for real estate investors. John’s training is specifically for real estate investors and real estate companies that want to learn how to train themselves and their teams to convert more leads. If you have a lead manager or an acquisitions manager, or if you are thinking of hiring for either of these two positions, then the Online REI Sales Academy is an amazing resource. Whether you are a solo real estate investor, or a real estate investment company with a few employees, you should check out John’s Sales training. It’s called the “REI Sales Academy” and it’s really good! I personally use the online sales training’s in my office with my staff. And I have all of my lead managers and acquisitions manager complete the online training. I also refer my coaching students to the Online Sales Academy as well. Many of my friends and associates in my Collective Genius Mastermind, who are some of the biggest real estate investors in the U.S. have their entire sales team complete John’s training and attend his boot camps. And all of them say the same thing – it’s awesome! Check It Out For Yourself – It comes Highly Recommended (by me) https://www.lexlevinrad.com/midwestrev/

On this podcast episode, I interview John Martinez who is the founder and CEO of Midwest Rev. John created the "Online REI Sales Academy" to help new and seasoned real estate investors learn how to get better at negotiating with motivated sellers. If you want to learn what to say when you talk to sellers, what scripts to use, and how to convert and close more motivated seller leads then you should check out his training program. It's called the Online REI Sales Academy. Here is a link for you to learn more: https://www.lexlevinrad.com/midwestrev/ If you are starting to scale up your real estate business then this podcast episode is especially important for you to listen to. If you want your real estate business to thrive, you will need to be constantly marketing to motivated sellers. As your business grows, and as you make more money, you should be allocating more and more capital towards your marketing efforts. When you market to more motivated sellers then you will get more seller leads. And more seller leads means more phone calls. When you can’t answer the phone yourself, and you have too many seller leads coming in, then it’s time for you to hire a lead manager to help you with all of your incoming seller leads. That lead manager should be filtering through the leads and saving them in your CRM (we use Podio). The goal of the lead manager is to book appointments for you to meet with motivated sellers. As your lead pipeline grows, and as you market more and more, eventually you will come to a point where you cannot go on all of the appointments yourself. Or you may decide that you don’t want to. When you are at this point where you can’t go on any more appointments then it’s time for you to hire an acquisitions manager. If you want to scale and grow your focus should be on driving more leads and conversions, not answering the phones or going on appointments. You will need to hire an acquisitions manager to go on those appointments for you. The problem is, how are you going to train the acquisitions manager? How are you going to train your lead manager? What should they say? What scripts should they use? How should they overcome seller’s objections? That is where the Online Sales Training by John Martinez who is the founder of Midwest Rev is so important. John has more than 20 years of sales experience and he has applied that knowledge of sales and sales training to create an amazing resource for real estate investors. John’s training is specifically for real estate investors and real estate companies that want to learn how to train themselves and their teams to convert more leads. If you have a lead manager or an acquisitions manager, or if you are thinking of hiring for either of these two positions, then the Online REI Sales Academy is an amazing resource. Whether you are a solo real estate investor, or a real estate investment company with a few employees, you should check out John’s Sales training. It’s called the “REI Sales Academy” and it’s really good! I personally use the online sales training’s in my office with my staff. And I have all of my lead managers and acquisitions manager complete the online training. I also refer my coaching students to the Online Sales Academy as well. Many of my friends and associates in my Collective Genius Mastermind, who are some of the biggest real estate investors in the U.S. have their entire sales team complete John’s training and attend his boot camps. And all of them say the same thing – it’s awesome! Check It Out For Yourself – It comes Highly Recommended (by me) https://www.lexlevinrad.com/midwestrev/

Garrett sits down with Real Estate Investor and Fortune 500 Consultant, Gary Boomershine, to discuss self-improvement, sustainable leadership, real estate and money mindset. Gary gives so many amazing tips for managing and hiring people to life lessons on real estate, and even books to read-- Garrett had to mention them below. Show Notes: The book "Traction: How to get control of your business" by Gino Wickman How to find your time ROI: www.reivault.com/yourtimeroi How to get help hiring: www.reivault.com/hr John Pike: man who helps Real Estate CEOs hire good people The "5, 10, 3 Rule" : Wake up at 5, start your day at 10 a.m. and work for 3 hours. Collective Genius: Mastermind with real estate professionals and CEOs Hiring tip, acronym, "GWC" : Do they GET IT, do they WANT IT, are they CAPABLE? Hiring mantra acronym: "HFFF" Hire Fast, Fire Fast. Five/Six "Fs" Gary Lives by: Faith, Family, Fitness, Food, Freedom, Finances. Find Gary: www.realestateinvestor.com www.reivault.com IG: @garyboomershine Podcast: Real Estate Investor Huddle (on apple podcasts) Find Garrett IG: @garrettnwood @daretomovepodcast www.crossroadsoffitness.com Similar Episodes: 10. CRE x Social Media with Jayson Siano 14. Leadership, Sales and Cold-Calling with Joseph Flanagan 29. How to Generate $1B with Hari Ravichandran 34. Tom Willerer at Venrock 40. Kodiak Cakes Co-Founder and CEO, Joel Clark #daretomove #reivault #hiring #moneymindset #nevergiveup #realestate #realestateinvestor #collectivegenius

Today, I welcome a very close friend and associate of mine, Jason Medley. Jason is the CEO and founder of the Collective Genius Mastermind. He has 19 years of experience in real estate and is a dedicated family man. He has built a warm and inviting group for entrepreneurs who want to go someplace where they are understood and valued. The group has been thriving and growing for 9 years. During this episode, Jason tells me about the atmosphere he is trying to maintain in CG and who he feels is the best fit for the organization. He shares his hopes for the future and encourages entrepreneurs to reach out and see if CG is a good fit for them. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:21 — Welcome Jason Medley to the show. 01:43 — Who is Jason Medley? 04:28 — The benefits Collective Genius brings to its members. 10:25 — How the board of directors is involved in CG's process. 13:30 — “It's lonely at the top,” and how CG eases that feeling. 15:21 — The future of the Collective Genius Mastermind. 23:05 — The importance of communication within the group. 24:10 — Jason's contact information. 25:28 — What Jason is looking for in a member. 25:45 — Jason's experience with me and my fund. 29:25 — How to apply for membership. 31:06 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Big Mike Fund Collective Genius Mastermind

Today, I welcome a very close friend and associate of mine, Jason Medley. Jason is the CEO and founder of the Collective Genius Mastermind. He has 19 years of experience in real estate and is a dedicated family man. He has built a warm and inviting group for entrepreneurs who want to go someplace where they are understood and valued. The group has been thriving and growing for 9 years. During this episode, Jason tells me about the atmosphere he is trying to maintain in CG and who he feels is the best fit for the organization. He shares his hopes for the future and encourages entrepreneurs to reach out and see if CG is a good fit for them. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 -- Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:21 -- Welcome Jason Medley to the show. 01:43 -- Who is Jason Medley? 04:28 -- The benefits Collective Genius brings to its members. 10:25 -- How the board of directors is involved in CG’s process. 13:30 -- “It’s lonely at the top,” and how CG eases that feeling. 15:21 -- The future of the Collective Genius Mastermind. 23:05 -- The importance of communication within the group. 24:10 -- Jason’s contact information. 25:28 -- What Jason is looking for in a member. 25:45 -- Jason’s experience with me and my fund. 29:25 -- How to apply for membership. 31:06 -- Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Big Mike Fund Collective Genius Mastermind

Today’s guest is Jason Medley, creator of the Collective Genius Mastermind. He joins Brian in today’s episode to talk about how Collective Genius got started, as well as its evolution from an information-based mastermind to one that’s creating deals. In addition, they talk about what elements make a good mastermind, as well as aspects to considering when deciding which one to join.   Key Takeaways:   [1:45] Jason hails from Tampa, Florida, and has been in real estate for about 18 or 19 years. He started as a retail mortgage broker and when the market crashed he had to find new ways to use his skill set. He started negotiating short sales for real estate agents, flipping short sales, and then he started doing transactional funding. [6:15] These funding deals opened the doors to his mastermind business, which has been going on for about nine years. His network and assets from his transactional funding business helped launch his following at the beginning. [12:20] One of the biggest learning lessons in getting this mastermind started was that you have to know what kind of value you’re bringing to your audience and you have to be dedicated to continually increasing the value you bring. It’s important to figure out how to help your audience get results. [15:00] One of Jason’s gifts is that he is a great connector. Starting Collective Genius has allowed him to practice and hone that gift. They’ve also been able to decide what they stand for and who they want to work with, so there is a process for deciding who will be a good fit for Collective Genius. [19:20] There was a shift moving from platform sales to the building of Collective Genius. Different sales methods work for different people and what’s important is that you are an expert in your craft and you believe in your product and your personal sales process. [23:30] When Collective Genius first got started, it was more of a side project for Jason. Over time, he’s seen that the results of the connections made through the mastermind have really increased. The level of connection between players has evolved over the last nine years from information-sharing to deal-making. [28:00] The deal-making connections exemplify the creation of a community. About two years into CG it started to happen organically. After he saw people start making these connections that produce results, he realized how valuable this could be to the members. There’s also an element of trust that has to be established before the connections start to carry some weight. [31:00] There are a lot of masterminds in the real estate space, and a lot of them got their start with CG. You don’t necessarily have to have the organic higher level of bigger deals to be a successful mastermind. There can be tremendous value in a mastermind even if there’s no potential for deal flow. [34:25] Someone might join a mastermind for results compression — you will meet people who have been where you are and can share what works for them. You don’t have to figure it out by yourself. The second big reason is to surround yourself with other entrepreneurs who have been where you are and can help push you to the next level. They are your support system. [39:10] With all the masterminds, how do you choose which one to join? Some masterminds are territory exclusive, some depend on your caliber, and they offer many different things. Make sure you know what you want to get out of a mastermind and that can help you decide. [44:55] Part of the Collective Genius is the Generous Genius, which is a branch of that mastermind that focuses on giving back. They partner with their members’ non-profit organizations to host large events to raise money. This year their goal is to raise a quarter of a million dollars that they split among the organizations. If you’d like to be involved, you can contact Jason via Facebook.   “At the end of the day, you can’t replace how helping somebody makes you feel.” — Jason   Mentioned in This Episode:   Meetings Daily REIA Show REI Facebook Page Brian’s Book The Collective Genius Website Jason’s Facebook

Glenn Stromberg is a good friend who is also a brother of the Collective Genius Mastermind and Freedom Founders. Glenn is an expert on mobile homes. He buys them, fixes them, and flips them to his investors. He is very open about his process and explains why he prefers the business model. Glenn tells me what a mobile home is now and how it differs from a manufactured home. He highlights the bright side of his market and gives the audience an idea of what a typical investment opportunity would look like with his company. Glenn's market stretches from the Fort Worth area all the way to North Carolina. These are two totally different markets and Glenn paints an informative picture of both. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:21 — Welcome Glenn Stromberg to the show. 01:15 — About Glenn and his territory. 01:41 — The two types of mobile homes. 02:22 — Why the second type is really considered real estate instead of a mobile home. 02:47 — Can mobile home residents get a FHA Loan? 03:35 — Glenn's typical business model. 05:09 — Mobile homes are the best kept secret in real estate. 06:07 — Are mobile homes and manufactured homes the same thing? 06:21 — How modular homes are different. 06:32 — A brief overview of the history of the mobile home space. 07:41 — How mobile homes have improved in quality. 08:16 — The differences between Glenn's Texas and North Carolina markets. 11:00 — The private mortgage option for investors. 11:26 — Why Glenn chose to work with mobile homes. 11:52 — Who manages Glenn's properties? 12:48 — How the 2008 housing crisis affected Glenn's business. 13:28 — The typical price of one of Glenn's properties. 16:33 — The typical agreement with an investor. 20:18 — Supply and demand affect the market. 21:20 — Does Glenn do any ground-up work? 22:12 — The typical rehab project for Glenn. 24:10 — Glenn's contact information. 25:50 — Why Glenn likes the mobile home market. 27:54 — Thank you to Glenn for joining us. 28:33 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Big Mike Fund Stromberg Investment Group 817-966-1258 (Glenn's number) Glenn's email

Today I welcome Jared Irby, the president and the founder of the IRBY Home Buyers. He is a fellow member of the Collective Genius Mastermind and is based in Mobile, Alabama. Jared invests in house flips and multi-family properties. He shares the standard cost of one of his properties and gives us an idea of how he works with the local economy to a mutual benefit. He also gives a clear picture of the market he works within and why he thinks it is so favorable to business and real estate. Mobile is a well-kept secret within the real estate community and Jared will explain why. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:22 — Welcome Jared Irby to the podcast. 00:54 — About Jared and his business in Mobile, Alabama. 01:34 — Why hurricane season is not as big as a deal as the media makes it out to be. 03:12 — The types of properties Jared buys and who is his standard customer. 04:45 — The average cost to one of Jared's investors. 05:57 — The average cost to a family renting one of Jared's properties. 07:20 — The types of investor Jared likes to work with. 08:26 — How Jared manages his properties. 09:24 — The multi-family opportunities Jared has invested in and why he likes to focus on the low end of the market. 13:43 — Why Jared likes to work with local banks. 16:05 — How his company finds their deals. 19:30 — The current market outlook in Mobile and why it is a well-kept secret. 23:50 — Why cities do better when businessmen are in charge, 26:23 — Jared's final advice to the audience. 28:32 — Jared's contact information. 29:20 — Thank you, Jared, for joining us. 29:36 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Big Mike Fund Jared on Facebook Irby Home Buyers Empire Forge Mastermind

Joe McCall is a member of the Collective Genius Mastermind and is a business and real estate coach. He is extremely skilled in wholesale lease deals. Today we discuss how Joe got into lease optioning and what it is and for whom it works best. Joe also discusses the pros and cons of doing land deals. He explains why he likes them and how they can be very lucrative. We also talk about his coaching services and what he looks for in a student. If you are seriously considering getting into real estate, Joe is an excellent teacher and offers a lot of great information! MINUTE MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:23 — Welcome Joe McCall to the show! 01:12 — Who is Joe McCall? Why real estate? 03:28 — Joe's 3 keys to success. 03:52 — Joe's focus on flipping properties. 05:18 — What are flipping lease options? 07:13 — What are wholesale lease options? Why does Joe like them? 07:50 — How Joe got into lease option real estate. 08:20 — Why Joe left his career as a civil engineer. 10:43 — Why landlords are great business leads for lease options. 11:40 — The types of neighborhoods lease options work best. 13:51 — How Joe got into land sales. 16:00 — The appeal of land flipping. 17:01 — The land buying process. 19:30 — The pros of land sales. 19:40 — The cons of land sales. 20:55 — The biggest land deal Joe has done. 21:48 — Why Joe likes land deals. 22:30 — Joe's coaching services. 29:50 — Joe's book recommendation. 32:57 — The tools Joe uses to help with productivity. 35:18 — Joe's contact information. 36:35 — Thank you to Joe for coming. 36:40 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Big Mike Fund Podcast Real Estate Investing Mastery Real Estate Investing Mastery website Joe McCall's website The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz Podio

Kingsley Charles joins me today to talk about the tax changes of 2017 and what that means for real estate professionals. There have been some major changes to the code and Kingsley tells us what we can expect for this upcoming tax season. Kingsley is a member of the Collective Genius Mastermind group and is a partner and business consultant and planner for the Ascentia Group. I have worked with him for years and he is really well versed in the tax code and really understands the impact changes to the code do to small businesses. We discuss deductions, the stock market outlook, and Kingsley's general advice to all investors, not just real estate investors. MINUTE MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:23 — Welcome Kingsley Charles to the podcast. 01:07 — What the tax cuts mean for real estate professionals. 02:50 — The industries that aren't benefited by the tax cuts. 03:50 — What has been removed from the tax code. 05:15 — What has been added to the code. 06:18 — Nothing is permanent in the tax code. 08:28 — What is currently deductible in this new tax code. 12:10 — The trade-offs when the tax code is changed. 14:55 — Kingsley's strategy for tax planning. 18:05 — The current economic state of the stock market. 19:03 — How to reduce market risk. 19:50 — The pitfalls of the stock market and what to be mindful of. 20:45 — Why you need to self-direct your investments whenever possible. 21:35 — Kingsley's advice to real estate investors. 22:00 — Why the “shotgun” approach isn't a good idea. 24:20 — Kingsley's book recommendation. 25:35 — Kingsley's contact information. 26:24 — Thank you to Kingsley for joining the podcast. 26:34 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES The Wealthy CEO #KnowtheCode

My guest today is Larry Goins, master blaster of wholesaling real estate and seller-financing. I met Larry at the Collective Genius Mastermind, we have known each other for many years. Larry has 30+ years experience in a wide variety of real estate. Today we focus on his Filthy Riches program and his HUD strategy. Larry offers some great advice for my listeners today and delivers a wonderful episode. MINUTES MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:23 — Welcome Larry Goins to the podcast. 01:50 — Larry's life on the lake and his passion for real estate. 03:46 — Larry's most successful deal to date. 04:30 — Larry's books and general real estate experience. 05:04 — Why Larry focuses on wholesaling and seller-financing. 05:30 — Why real estate investors need to be marketers as well. 06:25 — The basics of seller financing and the Filthy Riches program. 07:00 — How Larry creates a Filthy Riches property. 08:50 — When Larry decides to do a contract for deed arrangement. 12:00 — How contract for deed varies state to state. 12:44 — Larry's HUD experience and his strategy. 14:05 — Where to find Larry's book HUD Homes Half Off. 15:00 — Larry's favorite books. 17:25 — Why Traction is a great real estate tool. 18:00 — Larry's favorite production tool. 19:10 — Larry's opinion of the current market. 21:06 — A deeper look at value investing and cash flow investing. 21:45 — Larry's contact information. 22:46 — Larry's parting words to the audience. 23:07 — Thank you to Larry for joining us. 23:15 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Filthy Riches HUD Homes Half Off by Larry Goins Lessons from the Richest Man Who Ever Lived by Steven K. Scott The 4 Disciplines of Executions Traction — Gino Wickman

My guest today is Corey “The Big Kahuna” Peterson, the founder of Kahuna Wealth Builders. Corey is a real estate investor, educator, and a member of the Collective Genius Mastermind. He specializes in multifamily units. Corey has humble beginnings, he didn't start his career in real estate until his 30s. He began wholesaling properties and pivoted into apartment complexes. Corey shares his business philosophy and tells me what he looks for in a deal. Corey's experience is a great example of how to take good care of your investors and how well they will take care of you in return. MINUTE MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:23 — Welcome Corey Peterson to the podcast! 01:36 — How Corey got involved in real estate. 04:00 — How a racquetball game changed Corey's life. 06:10 — The turning point that lead to Corey investing in apartment complexes. 07:33 — The unique approach that got Corey his first deal. 09:18 — The mistakes Corey made in his first deal. 11:00 — Why you should always take care of your investors. 11:50 — Look at the deal from an investor's viewpoint. 12:36 — Corey's second deal. 14:20 — The 1031 exchange deal that paid off. 15:10 — What Corey considers in a deal. 16:12 — The “sweet spot” Corey looks for in current deals. 17:44 — The benefits of requiring ACH drafts from your tenants. 19:50 — The type of deals that appeal to Corey. 20:15 — The upside to working with a management company. 22:33 — Corey's goals for his investments and the typical exit strategy. 26:09 — Encouraging managers to get 100% occupancy. 28:15 — Corey's book recommendation. 29:00 — Corey's contact information. 29:24 — Thank you to Corey Peterson for joining us today. 29:26 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Kahuna Wealth Builders Why the Rich Get Richer: The Secrets to Cash Flowing Apartments by Corey Peterson The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason The Multifamily Legacy Podcast

My guest today is Patrick Precourt, an MMA fighter who is a successful gym operator. Pat is a very active member of the Collective Genius Mastermind. He is known as “the people's developer” within the group. Pat is more than a business owner, he is a cultivator of people. On today's episode, Pat shares his view on business and how he approaches his management style. Listeners will learn about identifying a challenge and how to make it an opportunity. You will also learn how to find people that can bring creativity and multiple viewpoints to your company's problems. Tune in to learn more about becoming a people developer and more about Collective Genius. MINUTE MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:22 — Welcome to the podcast, Patrick Precourt. 00:41 — Pat's background with gym operation and Collective Genius Mastermind. 01:16 — How to show leadership and attract talent in your management style. 03:39 — How to identify a challenge and make it an opportunity. 04:11 — The difference between management and leadership. 08:11 — Why you can't expect complete replication. 08:50 — What defines success for a gym? 10:45 — How location changes the key metrics. 11:27 — How to measure member happiness, create a community, and the “Cheers” effect. 15:06 — Why Mike prefers martial arts. 16:00 — The appeal of self-improvement and how to encourage it. 17:00 — Why Pat's competitors can't duplicate his business model. 17:45 — The benefits of the Collective Genius Mastermind. 20:15 — What makes Collective Genius Mastermind a great mastermind. 22:05 — The more you give, the more you get. 22:33 — Pat's role in Collective Genius. 23:33 — Pat's book recommendation. 24:52 — The Law of Attraction in a nutshell. 26:50 — Patrick Precourt's contact information. 27:25 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Big Mike Fund Patrickprecourt.com

My guest today is Aaron Chapman, the loan officer and loan originator for the Security National Mortgage Company. Aaron specializes in investor real estate deals. He began his career doing purchase loans for owner-occupied properties. However, one discussion in the early 2000s changed the direction Aaron went moving forward. He explains why he likes working with investors and how the market is affected by investor deals. Aaron is also a rescue worker for his local sheriff office in Arizona. We kick off our interview by exploring why Aaron decided to get involved with rescue training. His answer is very telling as to the kind of man he is. Aaron is a fellow member of the Collective Genius Mastermind group and he offers some smart observations of the current market. Tune in for this value-packed episode! MINUTE MARKERS 00:00 — Introduction to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. 00:28 — Welcome Aaron Chapman to the podcast. 01:36 — Aaron's work with his local sheriff department. The event that started it all. 04:28 — Why everybody can give back to their community. 05:50 — The state of the mortgage industry. 07:48 — The difference between purchasing loans for owners versus purchasing loans for investors. 11:00 — Where the loans come from. 11:20 — The huge opportunities in Aaron's real estate space. 11:43 — The standard limits banks put on investor involved property deals. 12:00 — Aaron's company's approach to loan agreements. 13:00 — The minimum amount Security National Mortgage can give for a loan. 13:52 — America's system and regulations regarding real estate development loans. 18:54 — Why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are missing a big opportunity in Aaron's space. 19:23 — The importance of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the current real estate market. 21:28 — Aaron's predictions for interest rates. 25:00 — Mike's opinion of Aaron's prediction. 26:58 — The reduction of real estate inventory and what that means for the market. 30:00 — Aaron's observations about the new construction trend. 33:34 — Aaron's book recommendations. 35:00 — The importance of being grateful for your business and life. 43:40 — Aaron's contact information. 44:33 — Outro to the Big Mike Fund Podcast. RESOURCES Big Mike Fund Security National Mortgage Company Aaron Chapman's email

My guest in this episode is Jason Medley. Jason is the CEO and Founder of The Collective Genius Mastermind. The Collective Genius brings together 110 of the nation’s top real estate investors on a quarterly basis to brainstorm about housing market changes and to share their most intimate secrets, strategies, resources, and systems. Through this sharing, the members of the "The Collective Genius” thrive regardless of housing market changes or economic fluctuations and live life freely on their own terms, by their own rules. Members create businesses together, they lend and borrow money from each other for deals. They join as financial partners to blow up their self-directed retirement accounts with TAX-FREE DOLLARS. They maximize profit dollars by systematizing inefficiencies and share inventory sources.They embark on joint ventures on educational products. And above all else, they figure out how to do it all while still having control of their time.

Alex recently attended the Collective Genius Mastermind and he was blown away by the brain power in that room. Alex heard a talk from Darren Hardy, who shared excellent advice and tips on how to be a more mindful and productive business owner. On today's show, Alex shares some of his key takeaways that he's learned from the event.   Key Takeaways: Alex recently went to the Collective Genius Mastermind in San Diego. Insane FOCUS on a few things is paramount to your level of success. How much money do you really lose by not being focused? Whenever you have a distraction, it takes you 23 minutes for you to regain focus back on your task. Come up with a list of things you need to stop doing. What is Warren Buffett's key to success? Saying NO! What are Darren Hardy's vital strengths as a person? As an entrepreneur that wears so many hats, write down all of your priorities. Narrow that list down to 2-3 top priorities, and then, scrap everything else. Try the Pomodoro technique and carve out 90-minute intervals where you focus on one thing for those 90 minutes. You need to get clear on your vision, mission, and purpose. If you aren't sure, then you gotta take a few steps back and get this piece correct. It's the foundation of your business. Alex is excited to be implementing EOS this new year to improve his business. The Flip Empire Inner Circle Want to close more deals and generate more revenue? Have questions you want to ask me? Interested in generating more leads, creating systems, automating your business, or just growing as an Entrepreneur? This isn't your typical coaching program that charges you b/w $5,000 - $50,000. This is a small community of experienced, like-minded, successful Real Estate Investors. Click To Apply, and let's talk! Mentioned in This Episode: Get to know more of the nation's elite Real Estate Investors Here. Get mentoring from Darrenhardy.com The ONE Thing, by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan The Pumpkin Plan, by Mike Michalowicz Learn more about EOS here: What the Heck is EOS?   Alex would really appreciate it if you could leave a review in iTunes: Flip Empire on iTunes Interested in joining The Flip Empire Inner Circle (Small Group Consulting Program), apply here. Check our Patreon and support the show! Tweetables: “Some of the most successful entrepreneurs are really good at identifying their vital functions.” “Insane focus on a few things is paramount to your level of success.” “One of your number one jobs in 2018 has to be to eliminate distractions.”   Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the “5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)” video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!

Hey, I’m holding my phone low today because I’m in California… there are very strict laws here about using mobile phones while driving. I’m in San Diego for a Collective Genius Mastermind. It’s an awesome group of serious investors – and this Mastermind has serious requirements for its members. I’m just glad they let me […]

Hey, I’m holding my phone low today because I’m in California… there are very strict laws here about using mobile phones while driving. I’m in San Diego for a Collective Genius Mastermind. It’s an awesome group of serious investors – and this Mastermind has serious requirements for its members. I’m just glad they let me […]

Following up on the Collective Genius Mastermind - connecting with some amazing real estate professionals. We want to personally meet our clients more... in our office in Roseburg Oregon!  I want to ask you this... would you be interested in coming out to Carrot HQ for a Carrot Camp?  The number one order of business, we would be dialing into your business and your website to increase your odds of higher ROI. Not necessarily for the new investor, but one who has been able to consistently close deals. The second part of the Camp would be to share our beautiful Oregon location by either golf, mountain biking, fly fishing, you name it! If you're interested hit us up either or and share your thoughts and ideas!

Real estate is one of the least trusted industries-- why is that? Now ask yourself... "How many of your last deals would you feel like following up with and taking to dinner or grabbing a drink, those clients?" If you're like most wholesalers and flippers, your business is about the numbers. Investors treat it as a one-and-done too often. Most don't believe they can be tight with the client after the deal has closed. I'm returning from one of, if not, the Nation's top Mastermind events for real estate wholesalers and flippers called Collective Genius. These guys are big time. 500-600 flips per year and some with over 4000 multi-family units. What's one of the main differences between the one-and-done investor and one that flips 500 properties per year? The willingness to build and continue a relationship- after the transaction. What can you do to change the churn and burn mindset of your clients? Find out. On this episode of the CarrotCast, Trevor dives into what he learned at the Collective Genius Mastermind, showing clients that you care and that they're not just another comma. Have gratitude for everything and build humanity back into business! Be sure to check out past CarrotCast episodes at

I’m changing up this episode of Real Estate Investment Masters because my guest today isn’t focused on investing. Frank Curtin is focused on investors. I have known Frank Curtin for 6 years now, and he’s part of my mastermind group, so I’ve seen firsthand how he’s helped investors just like us get organized, get focused, and start succeeding the way they’re supposed to in this business. He breaks down the 8 core things you must know to have a thriving business and shares his experiences and anecdotes so you can see how his processes work in real life with real business models. [youtube]https://youtu.be/J0VZylKXSR0[/youtube] Real estate investment requires focus, time, and the ability to implement the systems, software, and processes that work best for you and your team. Frank discusses how to break down your unique abilities so you can see what’s working for you and what isn’t.  In fact, if you tune in right now, Frank and I are going to tell you exactly how you can start transforming your job and your small business into your full-time and fulfilling career. [Tweet "If you happen to like and love what you do, that’s your unique ability. - Frank"] MINUTE MARKERS 3:45 - Frank focuses on real estate investors and helps them grow their businesses 4:42 - What is Frank’s expertise with investors like us? 7:07 - How Frank went from working for IBM to working for himself 8:38 - Frank’s prism metaphor will help you focus on what’s important 10:24 - What “unique ability” means for your business and your investments 12:05 - Using your solo org chart to help you hire the right people for the right job 14:42 - The grueling process of acquisition and how implementing procedures can help break down your systems into manageable units 16:20 - Understanding Frank’s Level 10 process and the bigger part of building a business (FYI Frank runs his Level 10 every week) 19:20 - How Frank defines his to-do list 21:57 - The 8 core questions you should be asking yourself about your business 28:20 - Frank’s experience makes him one of the most trustworthy mentors out there today 29:56 - How these processes put 100% of your team on the same page 30:28 - Frank’s favorite business quote 32:06 - The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni changed Frank’s life 33:27 - Frank’s a techie, so check out his top 3 favorite mobile apps 34:45 - Frank’s morning routine starts at 7am every morning no matter what 36:17 - What loss taught Frank to be most grateful for 38:24 - Where fulfillment in life comes from (and it’s not personal genius) 42:05 - Why does Frank get so charged about what he does for a living? 44:33 - Get in touch with Frank at www.thesmartguides.com for some free resources 45:00 - The biggest thing Frank wants to do right now is help those who many not have the opportunity to grow their businesses the way they want 47:30 - What hiring a coach and mentor can do for you and your business [Tweet "When I learned to serve and lead with service, I experienced joys I can’t begin to describe. - Frank"] Links and Resources: Build your business around Traction by Gino Wickman and check out his other book Rocket Fuel, co-written with Mark Winters Use Glip to communicate with the team Use Smart Sheet for managing projects Frank created Doc and Do for process management Full Transcript Download the PDF Transcription Cory: Welcome, welcome, welcome! This is Cory Boatright, your founder of Real Estate Investing Profits, host of Real Estate Profit Master podcast series. What is going on? Hope you're having a phenomenal, productive, fun day, don’t leave out the fun. Everything else doesn’t really matter sometimes if you leave out the fun.We’re going to bring you another incredible guest, his name is Frank Curtin. I’ve known Frank for a little while, probably about 6 years. He’s also in the Collective Genius Mastermind which many of our guests we bring on here are a part of becau...

Today we have another incredible guest: his name is Dave Payerchin. We met at the Collective Genius Mastermind, and he’s a part of Columbus turnkey houses. He and his partner RJ Pepino specialize in networking, raising capital, system automation and developing and maintaining those relationships. More specifically, they deliver superior service for competitive pricing in Columbus for Ohio investors, and their team understands every aspect of turnkey process from acquisition to resell. So they’re equipped with knowledge and infrastructure to provide a seamless investment experience and a quality product whether it’s investing, lending, buying, selling, property management, or even the federally subsidized rental properties section 8 and they’re just an incredible team. Dave’s company focuses primarily on single family homes, and sometimes up to two to four units. It’s a heavy cash flow market, and right now he’s doing great. He didn’t get to where he is without a fight, however, and that’s one of the things we discuss. Some of today’s other topics include: How you can take control of your life with your attitude    Why he’s developing the ownership mentality Dave’s best Profit Masters investing strategy The story behind how Dave and his partner have reached success as a team Dave’s top reads and business app picks   How real estate became less about the money, and more about self-development We also dove headfirst into Dave’s past. He was a self-proclaimed glorified telemarketer, but explains to us the reasons why that job was actually a big learning stepping stone for him. He tells us that after making $180,000 in his first year in real estate, he was filing for bankruptcy and signing wallet houses shortly after. He mistook debt for revenue, and mistook debt in leverage, so listen up, because as we know, the smartest way to learn is from other people’s mistakes. Our guest really emphasized the importance of staying positive and attracting what you want to achieve in life with your mind and your attitude. This is the breaking point for so many people, because there’s nothing stronger than your mind; what your brain says, goes. He explains how this and his spiritual development have been fundamental to his success. “All of life is an internal battle.” Another great piece of advice we were given today was to surround yourself with people that compliment your weaknesses, and build you up in your business. Personally, he talks about how his partner really helped him overcome his adversities; enough so that Dave quit smoking and drinking, and is now living a much healthier and happier lifestyle. For more information about their business, you can visit the website in the links below, or e-mail them at info@columbusturnkeyhouses.com. If you’re interested in buying great cash flow properties in the Columbus area or have some money you want to start gaining interest on, don’t hesitate to shoot us a message. Make sure to stay tuned for our next episode, where I’ll be interviewing Dave’s awesome business partner and best friend, RJ Pepino.   Links and resources: 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Evernote My Fitness Pal

I have an absolutely incredible investor today named Mitch Steven, out of Canyon Lake, TX.  He’s someone I met at the Collective Genius Mastermind. He’s a total rock star, and has been self-employed since 1996, having purchased over 1000 houses in the San Antonio area. He’s also a self-taught high school graduate, and he never stopped learning. He specializes in owner finance properties to individuals left behind by traditional lending institutions and gives new life to properties that scar the neighborhoods, so he’s perfected the method of achieving cash flow without being a landlord or rehabbing properties. He’s also mastered the art of private money, and the classic nothing down deal. This is someone with over 1100 doors in storage facilities breaks down his strategy, and you’re going to love it. Today we dive into: Why he started a career in real estate The one strategy that made him a multi-millionaire What he was doing before real estate and how it affected his current success His worst deal and how he handled it like a pro His Profit Masters Investing strategies and why they’re fool-proof How he got good at saying “This isn’t what I do” Why you should learn to delegate Mitch is knocking if out of the park, currently dealing with a lot of owner-finance issues. We go through and talk about what he specifically focuses on in real estate. He does everything, but we talk about his main gigs and why he chose real estate as his main endeavor. Finally we discuss establishing owner-finance value, creating your own value and owner finance strategy. We broke it down into how to get your owner-finance price, FAK funds and the importance of not over leveraging. Make sure to listen closely and see how you can get your free investor guide. Thanks for listening, and check in soon for another awesome episode.   Links and resources: Mitch’s books on Amazon 1000 Houses The Collective Genius Loan Shark Audible

In this episode, Ken talks about his experience in the Collective Genius Mastermind. As a fulltime real estate investor, it simply makes sense to surround yourself with other highly successful real estate investors. Listen in as we talk about the 5 reasons to consider joining a real estate mastermind.