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Dive into an inspiring episode, as host Marina Franklin talks with Mayor Randall Woodfin and Roy Wood Jr. on Friends Like Us! From community empowerment to leadership and Randall Woodfin's new memoir, "Sons of Birmingham,". Hear how these sons of Birmingham are making waves.  Randall Woodfin was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and after four years in Atlanta earning his degree from Morehouse College, has lived in Birmingham ever since. He worked at City Hall (in jobs for both the Mayor and the City Council) and for the Jefferson County Committee on Economic Opportunity, attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and, after obtaining his law degree, accepted a job in the City of Birmingham Law Department. As an assistant city attorney, he also became an organizer, working on campaigns at the local, state, and federal level. After serving on the Birmingham Board of Education, he ran for mayor in 2016 with endorsements from President Joe Biden, Senators Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker, and Stacey Abrams. Woodfin won an upset victory in a runoff in 2017 and earned a featured speaker role at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. He is seeking his third term in 2025. Buy his new memoir: "Sons Of Birmingham". ROY WOOD JR. is a comedian, an Emmy-nominated documentary producer for the PBS documentary The Neutral Ground, a correspondent on Comedy Central's Emmy-nominated The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and host of Comedy Central's award-winning podcast, The Daily Show: Beyond the Scenes. Spring of 2023, Wood guest hosted The Daily Show and headlined the White House Correspondents' Dinner to its highest ratings since 2017. Wood co-starred alongside Jon Hamm in Paramount Pictures' long-awaited Fletch remake, Confess, Fletch (2022), and has guest appearances in ‘Only Murders in the Building', ‘Better Call Saul', ‘The Last O.G.' & ‘Space Force.' As a writer and executive producer, his development deals have included a first-look deal with Comedy Central for ‘Jefferson County: Probation,' an HBO Max project, ‘1% Happy,' an untitled medical field comedy for NBC, and an untitled single-camera comedy about the National Guard for FOX. Wood's first Comedy Central one-hour stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure, debuted in 2017, the same year he was named the new host of Comedy Central's storytelling series, This is Not Happening. Debuting in 2019, his second Comedy Central special, Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You, remains the network's highest-rated original stand-up premiere. In 2021, his third Comedy Central special, Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger, aired hyper-recent material just two weeks after taping. Forbes declared he is “One of comedy's best journalists,” Entertainment Weekly has described his thought-provoking comedy as “. . . charismatic crankiness. . .” and Variety Magazine named him “One of 10 Comics to Watch in 2016.” Wood began his comedy career in 1998 at 19 while attending Florida A&M University. In 2006, he debuted on network television on The Late Show with David Letterman. In 2008, he appeared on HBO's historic Def Comedy Jam and was selected by America as one of the top three finalists on Last Comic Standing on NBC. He has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyer, Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.  He also performed on numerous USO Tours for our Troops stationed everywhere from Guam to Iraq to the Philippines.  At the height of the pandemic, Roy raised money for the displaced staff of comedy clubs through tipyourwaitstaff.com and Laugh Aid. In his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, his philanthropic endeavors include supporting Workshops, Inc., which enriches lives by helping people with disabilities and other employment barriers achieve their vocational potential. The DUBS Baseball Academy is an investment in sports to change lives. STAIR of Birmingham, where tutoring empowers students to read better and dream bigger. Also, I See Me, Inc., where the mission is to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by increasing the literacy rates in children of color by engaging them in literature that reflects their culture and image. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch'.       

On this week's episode, the infamous Jenn Gore takes over hosting duties again! She talks with friend and attorney Ashley Peinhardt about the failures of the healthcare system, becoming the best version of yourself in your 40s, how to find a partner who is a true value add, and working for a firm that has been around for 135 years. Get in touch with Ashley at https://www.hwnn.com Get in touch with Jenn at https://atlinjurylawgroup.com/ or https://sweetjames.com/ Guest Ashley Peinhardt (ashleyalabama_medmallaw on Instagram) is an attorney who concentrates on medical malpractice with a particular interest in birth trauma litigation. She has had many multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Outside of the courtroom, Ashley is an Adjunct Professor at Cumberland School of Law where she teaches Trial Advocacy and mom to her amazing daughter, Charlotte. Host Jennifer Gore (@jenngorelawyer on Instagram) is an attorney and founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group. Her firm was recognized on the Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the US in 2022 and 2023. She is also one of the co-authors of the book “Tiger Tactics CEO Edition”. Jenn most recently became managing partner at Sweet James Accident Attorneys. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

On this week's episode, the infamous Jenn Gore takes over hosting duties again! She talks with friend and attorney Ashley Peinhardt about the failures of the healthcare system, becoming the best version of yourself in your 40s, how to find a partner who is a true value add, and working for a firm that has been around for 135 years. Get in touch with Ashley at https://www.hwnn.com Get in touch with Jenn at https://atlinjurylawgroup.com/ or https://sweetjames.com/ Guest Ashley Peinhardt (ashleyalabama_medmallaw on Instagram) is an attorney who concentrates on medical malpractice with a particular interest in birth trauma litigation. She has had many multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Outside of the courtroom, Ashley is an Adjunct Professor at Cumberland School of Law where she teaches Trial Advocacy and mom to her amazing daughter, Charlotte. Host Jennifer Gore (@jenngorelawyer on Instagram) is an attorney and founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group. Her firm was recognized on the Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the US in 2022 and 2023. She is also one of the co-authors of the book “Tiger Tactics CEO Edition”. Jenn most recently became managing partner at Sweet James Accident Attorneys. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

As we prepare to launch our exciting new season on 'Writing Your Own Story,' we're revisiting this powerful episode that perfectly bridges our themes of personal power and narrative control. This conversation with the remarkable Sara Williams exemplifies how to author your own success story.

Birmingham, Alabama — also known as The Magic City — is a major part of my story. I lived there for nearly 11 years, from January 2013 until December 2023; my husband is from there and I met my husband there; and, living there from age 26 to 37, it was part of my formative years as an adult. During my time in Birmingham, I worked in communications at the economic development organization the Birmingham Business Alliance, where I had the opportunity to meet Birmingham's mayor, Randall Woodfin, on a number of occasions. Sometimes those in office are one way in front of the cameras and a completely different person when the cameras are off; Mayor Woodfin was always kind, gracious, generous, and a genuinely good person — the real deal — even if it was just the two of us in a room. Mayor Woodfin won election as mayor in 2017 in a bit of a David and Goliath type victory over longtime Birmingham political mainstay William Bell; he has been in office ever since. Now, on January 21, he is coming out with a memoir, aptly titled Son of Birmingham: A Memoir, about his life, leadership, and, fascinatingly, his love of Outkast. As I tell Mayor Woodfin in this episode, we all deserve someone that loves us as much as he loves Outkast. Mayor Woodfin truly is a son of Birmingham and, having been in office since 2017, has seen the city through some difficult times, not the least of which is COVID-19. In this episode he talks about the modern day Birmingham and what the public still gets wrong about it; about being the youngest mayor in Birmingham's modern history; what it was like to win the mayoral election over seven years ago; some of the toughest situations he's faced in office; about answering the call to serve; and about his life as a husband and father now. A native of Birmingham, Mayor Woodfin attended Morehouse College and then returned to Birmingham, working at City Hall in jobs for the mayor and the City Council and for the Jefferson County Committee on Economic Opportunity. He attended the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and, after obtaining his law degree, took on a job in the City of Birmingham Law Department. Outside of his work as an assistant city attorney, he was a political organizer, working on campaigns at the local, state, and federal level. After serving on the Birmingham Board of Education, he ran for mayor and is now in his second term in office, seeking a third in 2025. He was also a featured speaker at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. I will always, always have such an affinity for Birmingham, and for Mayor Woodfin, too. Son of Birmingham: A Memoir by Mayor Randall Woodfin

Brian Boyd is an attorney, real estate investor, and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. Specializing in real estate, construction, and business law, Brian leverages his legal expertise to guide clients through complex transactions. Alongside his wife, Dawn, Brian has successfully built a real estate portfolio generating a six-figure income. This accomplishment underscores his deep understanding of the real estate market and his ability to identify lucrative investment opportunities. Brian's academic journey reflects his commitment to knowledge and professional development. He holds a BA from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, a JD from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. This extensive education equips Brian with a broad legal perspective, enabling him to provide comprehensive counsel to his clients.    Beyond his professional pursuits, Brian enjoys a fulfilling personal life in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Dawn, their son, Connor, and their three beloved dogs. He is also a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, finding balance and discipline on the mats at his local gym. Brian's advice to aspiring investors and entrepreneurs emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and research. He encourages individuals to actively seek out information through blogs, podcasts, and other educational resources, even if it means dedicating extra time and effort. He firmly believes that knowledge and education form the foundation for success in any endeavor. For More Info: https://BrianTBoyd.com

Attorney Will Pylant is the owner and founder of Pylant Estate Law located in Huntsville, Alabama.  Will is a well-known Huntsville native who attended Huntsville City Schools.  He then went on to excel at the University of Alabama and Cumberland School of Law.  Will subsequently  returned back to Huntsville to begin his law practice.  For long term estate planning needs, it is pretty evident that he will be in Huntsville for the rest of his career taking care of his clients!  I enjoyed getting to know Will's background on this episode of the podcast.  

Today, we've got a special guest, a real estate and tax lawyer, Brian Boyd! Brian joins us to emphasize several benefits of investing in property rentals, helpful advice on buying and financing investment properties, and more of his expertise in unlocking the tax advantages of owning real estate!Key Points & Relevant TopicsBrian's passion for real estate and the things he likes about this investment vehicleBrian's advice on purchasing investment properties and borrowing moneyWhat the law says about real estate investing The short-term rental loophole and what does it meanMore benefits of investing in rental properties people should knowAdvantages of buying and running investment properties using LLCHow Brian's coaching programs work and his goals for aspiring investorsResources & LinksApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Brian BoydAs a lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee, Brian Boyd helps clients with real estate, construction, and business matters. It is with that knowledge that he and his wife, Dawn, have grown their portfolio to a six-figure income. Brian earned his BA from the University of Tennessee -Chattanooga, a JD from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. Brian lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and son, Connor, and their three dogs, Bourbon, Bailey, and Bella. When not practicing law or working with Dawn on their real estate ventures, Brian can be found on the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu mats at his local gym. Get in Touch with BrianWebsite: https://briantboyd.com/ Instagram: @briantboydTikTok: @briantboydTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

INSIDE CITY HALL w/ Caroline Douglas Caroline W. Douglas serves as the Executive Director for the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Prior to her executive position, she served as a Senior Attorney in the City of Birmingham's Office of the City Attorney, where she worked in the litigation and transaction divisions primarily handling contracts, real estate transactions and matters involving the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Caroline assisted in the creation of the legal process utilized by Land Bank attorneys to quiet title to eligible tax delinquent properties throughout the City of Birmingham. Caroline received her Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama.

JR Thomas, a client attorney at a community services nonprofit, Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO), that provides multifaceted services to individuals living with HIV and AIDS. Beyond healthcare and social work, BAO provides vital pro bono legal services that cover a broad spectrum of issues. JR specializes in domestic relations legal work, but because all of his time is pro bono, he can spend time helping clients with ancillary matters such as finding housing. Despite the emotional weight of his work, JR loves it because he never knows what's coming next. As long as his clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their legal journey, he's confident he'll find a way to serve them. JR Thomas is a 2019 graduate of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Rutgers LawAccess LawHub today!Idaho LawLearn more about Idaho LawLearn more about Rutgers LawLearn more about William & Mary Law SchoolIdaho LawLearn more about Idaho LawLearn more about Vermont Law

Sara Williams currently practices at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where she handles primarily trucking, wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigation. Sara has collected over $30 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients, including a $12 million dollar verdict against the Birmingham Max Bus system arising out of a collision caused by that transit system's failure to properly monitor the health of its drivers resulting in a driver passing out while driving a bus. From 2017 through the close of 2021 she served as the managing attorney for the firm. During that time the firm would grow to include over 100 attorneys and over 400 staff members in offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Massachusetts. Prior to joining the Alexander Shunnarah firm, Sara spent the first half of her career defending trucking companies and drivers. She has recently returned to a more active practice after spending the last three years as the firm's managing attorney, during which time the firm grew to over 65 lawyers and over 300 employees with offices in nine states. In 2021 Sara decided to step away from her role as managing attorney to re-focus on her litigation practice and developing a social media campaign focused on empowering women lawyers. Sara is an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Cumberland School of Law where she teaches Advanced Skills in Trial Advocacy-Civil and Depositions and Technology. She is a 2003 graduate of Florida State University and a 2006 graduate of Cumberland School of Law.

In this episode, Laurie chats with Nicole Sodoma, the founder of Sodoma Law and a marriage-loving divorce attorney!Nicole shares some tips on preventing divorce and if you are going down that road what the best practices are to make it as seamless as possible. Plus, we get the inside skinny on Nicole's love journey!When Managing Principal & Founder Nicole Sodoma opened the doors to Sodoma Law in 2008, it was with the intention of building a different kind of law firm. Infusing her fresh perspective into everything she does, she focused on creating a culture of a “firm family” that showed commitment to clients, the team, and the community. This concept soon became known as “The Sodoma Way,” spurring the growth of the firm to a team of more than fifty across multiple states, and a client roster that includes professional athletes and neighbors alike. Sodoma is a graduate of Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Family Law Litigator, Certified Parenting Coordinator, and Certified Collaborative Law Attorney. You can follow Nicole on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInLearn more about Nicole at http://www.nicolesodoma.com Follow Sodoma Law on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTubeLearn more about Sodoma Law at http://www.sodomalaw.com Philanthrodating: Nicole's charity of choice is Madelyns Fund. https://madelynsfund.org Follow Laurie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/carolinasmatchmaker To learn more about how Laurie and her team can help you find love, visit http://carolinasmatchmaker.com

Judge Lee Wendell Loder graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA; Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama; and Emory University's Candler School of Religion in Atlanta, GA. He is currently enrolled at Emory Law and working toward completion of an LLM (Master of Laws). He has also done further study at Case Western Reserve's Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland and at Birmingham-Southern College. He serves as a Municipal (Special) Judge on the City of Birmingham's Municipal Court. Through his practice, he has handled a number of significant cases involving consumer and civil rights, including an often cited bankruptcy case establishing homeowner's rights to notice before foreclosure; a case making it easier for elderly Jefferson County residents to claim property tax homestead exemptions; and a heavily relied on local case establishing property exemption rights for land owned by churches and religious entities. He served as President of the Birmingham City Council in early 2004. His service was featured in Black Enterprise magazine's top ten municipality edition. He also served as an ambassador for the American Council of Young Political Leaders on its delegation to Tanzania/Zanzibar and he has hosted a Birmingham delegation of policy and business leaders from South Africa on behalf of ACYPL. He is Lead Pastor of the Gifted City Church and co-founder of Bestow Schools. He is married to Adrianne Ragland-Loder. He has two children, Kimya Adrianne Imara Loder and Kamaya Adrianne Amadi Loder, and one granddaughter, Kailani.

They say never meet your heroes, but we're so glad we got to meet two of ours, as they gave us the shot of hope at the end of our conversation that we all need, considering everything that's happening around us currently.  To be honest, we had been looking forward to this conversation ever since David Louie (Episode 212, if you want to go back and listen) made this introduction, and it was everything we had hoped it would be. Not only because Doug Jones and Bill Baxley are legal powerhouses, but also because they were just two men, doing what they believed to be right, because perhaps they were the only ones who could have fought this fight.  And that - the power of one, standing in your beliefs and speaking up for those who cannot - is something we should all carry with us from this conversation.   What to listen for:  How two white men growing up in the South came to their belief in and advocacy of equal justice  The role that witnesses - especially the white wives of Klans members - played in the various trials, both in positive and negative ways What these lawyers would say to people who diminish the ongoing impact of systemic racism, and claim that “slavery happened so long ago”... The most powerful way young people can do so that lawmakers hear their voices About Doug Jones:  A celebrated prosecutor who brought long-overdue justice to the victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, Doug has built his career on fighting impossible battles. In 2017, he shocked the political establishment by winning a special election to fill a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama—the first Democrat to do so in 25 years in the state. On Capitol Hill, he quickly built a reputation as a well-regarded and effective legislator, passing more than two dozen bipartisan bills into law in just three years.  Doug's first job after graduating from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University was as staff counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary for Sen. Howell Heflin (D-AL). Following his stint in Washington, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney from 1980 to 1984. Doug left government service in 1984 and was in the private practice of law in Birmingham, Alabama, until President Bill Clinton nominated him to the position of U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate in November 1997, and he served as U.S. attorney until June 2001. It was while serving in that position that he successfully prosecuted 2 of the 4 men responsible for the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church—finally bringing full justice and closure nearly 40 years after the attack that killed four young girls. Along with taking on the Ku Klux Klan, he indicted domestic terrorist Eric Rudolph and prosecuted other criminals who sought to use fear, hatred, and violence to inhibit the rights of others. Doug is the author of Bending Toward Justice: The Birmingham Church Bombing that Changed the Course of Civil Rights which recounts a key moment in our long national struggle for equality and the successful prosecution of two Ku Klux Klan members 40 years later. In 2022, Doug was selected by President Joe Biden to be the Nomination Advisor for Legislative Affairs to help to guide the selection, nomination, and successful confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States. In this role, Doug continued to upon the important relationships he had established while in Congress to help gain bipartisan support for the President's nominee.  Today, Doug is of Counsel with ArentFox Schiff, a Senior Distinguish Fellow with the Center for American Progress, and is involved in a variety of different political and civic organizations. Doug resides in Birmingham, AL with his wife, Louise, and dogs, Scout and Dakota. He has three children Courtney (married to Rip Andrews), Carson, and Christopher as well as two grandchildren, Ever and Ollie.  About Bill Baxley:  Bill Baxley was elected Attorney General at age 28. Remarkably, he was already a seasoned prosecutor, having tried dozens of jury trials as District Attorney in Houston and Henry counties. He served as Alabama's Attorney General from 1971 to 1979 and its Lieutenant Governor from 1983 to 1987. As Attorney General, Bill served as lead trial counsel in every major action on the State's behalf, civil and criminal. He aggressively prosecuted them all. He appointed the state's first African-American assistant attorney general, who later became a federal judge. His successful prosecution of Ku Klux Klansman Robert Chambliss for the 1963 bombing of Birmingham's Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is featured in the Spike Lee documentary, 4 Little Girls. His legal accomplishments are also documented in Lay Down with Dogs, Until Justice Rolls Down, and numerous other publications. Throughout his career, Bill Baxley has served in the Alabama Army National Guard, beginning as an enlisted clerk and rising through the ranks to retire as Colonel, JAG Corps. He has successfully represented clients in the United States Supreme Court, the Alabama Supreme Court, and in appellate and trial courts over which they exercise jurisdiction. He primarily represents large business corporations yet continues to represent individuals of modest means. Those efforts have earned him the distinction of being selected as a Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers as well as being recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer.   Also: Listen to Episode 31: Birmingham Church Bombings – How Did We Get Here on Dear White Women for a historic look at this tragedy

Roger Appell joins JT to discuss the passing of John Carroll, longtime dean of Cumberland School of Law and former federal judge.

Jennifer Reid Egbe | Partner Jennifer is no stranger to breaking down barriers. She was one of the first attorneys in her tamil and the first African American female at Hue to make partner. While her persistence anc unrelenting stamina has served her well in her career, it has served her clients even better Since Joining the firm in 2007, enniter has earned the respect, loyalty and trust ot those she stands up for every day. And, she has earned a trial record that strikes fear into anvone wh stands against them. Initially specializing in the areas of automotive product liability, persona Injurv. medical malpractice, emplovment litigation detense and general insurance defense Jennifer has served on trial teams that have multiple defense verdicts and summary judement phase dismissals. Jennifer's practice has since expanded to include environmental litigation, consumer litigation, civil right: litigation, municipal litigation, heavy equipment product liabilit. business litigation and medical device litigation defense Throughout her career, Jennifer has represented auto manufacturers across the country, hospitals throughout the state anc has defended disputes involving allegations of First Amendment violations, excessive force, discrimination. flooding anc water channeling, asbestos, business dissolution and all varieties of wrongtul death claims. Her litigation practice runs the spectrum from case Initiation through trial, and she is most in her element when strategizing, problem-solving anc persuading under pressure. To date. Jenniter has been entrusted to defend clients in numerous jur trials. She represents a wide arrav of entities. from global Fortune 500 corporations to municipalities to local start-up businesses and tackles each client's cases with the same intensitv. fortitude and efficacy. A North Carolina native. Jennifer earned her BA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her JD fron Cumberland School of Law at Samford Universitv PRACTICE AREAS Appelate Commercial / Contract Law Fraud Bad Faith Medical Malpractice Procucutidontv Automotive Litigation Discovery Practice & Procedure Insurance Coverage & Defense Municipal Governmental Litigation Class Action / Complex Litigatior Employment Litigatior Medical Device Litigatior Premises Liability BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS Alabama State Bar United States District Court of Alabama. Northern. Middle and Southern Districts Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals MEMBERSHIPS Alabama Defense Lawvers Association American BarASsocIaTion Birmingham Bar Association Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counse Magic City Bar Association DISTINCTIONS / CONTRIBUTIONS Panelist, ALrA Int. Annual Business Meeting: Diversity for Business & Roundtable Discussion October ZUZ1) Speaker. ALFA Int. Labor and Emplovment Regional Seminar: "Diversitv Tracking" September 2021) Faculty Member and Speaker, ADLA 2021 Bibb Allen Memorial Trial Academy at Cumberland School of Law (August 2021) Panelist, Alabama Lawyers Association 2021 Annual Meeting: "Women in Big Law: Breaking the Glass Ceiling" (May 2021)

Kimberly Falker is the founder of The Falker Group Real Estate company in Safety Harbor, Florida. With a background as a prosecuting attorney in Boston, an elementary school teacher in Florida, and a mother of two, she brings a unique level of professionalism and service to the real estate industry, which she has been actively working in since 2004. Kimberly graduated from Florida State University in Elementary Education and the Cumberland School of Law in Trial Advocacy. 

Douglas Chandler grew up in the Northwest corner of Georgia in LaFayette, Walker County. Upon graduation from Auburn University he was commissioned as a reserve officer in the United States Navy. As a Lieutenant and Naval Flight Officer, Douglas was assigned to the Grumman E-2C “Hawkeye” Aircraft. While on reserve status, Douglas attended Samford University's Cumberland School of Law where he served on the Board of Directors of the Cordell Hull Speakers Forum. Before entering private practice, he was the law clerk to the Honorable D. Al Crowson, State Court of Alabama, and a Law Clerk at Ferguson & Saunders, LLP of Atlanta. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasvchandler Chandler Law: https://chandler-law.net/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

Douglas Chandler grew up in the Northwest corner of Georgia in LaFayette, Walker County. Upon graduation from Auburn University he was commissioned as a reserve officer in the United States Navy. As a Lieutenant and Naval Flight Officer, Douglas was assigned to the Grumman E-2C “Hawkeye” Aircraft. While on reserve status, Douglas attended Samford University's Cumberland School of Law where he served on the Board of Directors of the Cordell Hull Speakers Forum. Before entering private practice, he was the law clerk to the Honorable D. Al Crowson, State Court of Alabama, and a Law Clerk at Ferguson & Saunders, LLP of Atlanta. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasvchandler Chandler Law: https://chandler-law.net/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

Ep#314 If we get to a litigation somebody has lost already with Brian Boyd As a lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee, Brian Boyd helps clients with real estate, construction, and business matters. It is with that knowledge that he and his wife, Dawn, have grown their portfolio to a six-figure income. Brian earned his BA from the University of Tennessee -Chattanooga, a JD from Samford University's Cumberland School of La,w and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. Brian lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and son, Connor, and their three dogs, Bourbon, Bailey, and Bella. Key Highlights- Best practices around structuring a partnership- There is no win in partnership disputes- Best practices to structure LLC from tax POV- Tax-friendly states- Investing in construction-based investment projects- Best and worst investing experience- Pay attention to your property managersConnect with Brian Boyd- Website: https://www.boydwills.com/team/Follow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | InstagramConnect to Rama KrishnaE-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.com Register for this year's Multifamily AP360 virtual conference - multifamilyap360.com

As a lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee, Brian Boyd helps clients with real estate, construction, and business matters. It is with that knowledge that he and his wife, Dawn, have grown their portfolio to a six figure income. Brian earned his BA from the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, a JD from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.   You can find his book: Replace Your Income (A Lawyer's Guide to Finding, Funding, and Managing Real Estate Investments) on amazon!   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Why Real Estate Is An Incredible Tax Haven The Tax Benefits Of Multifamily The Tax Laws The Encourage Investments The Economy Is a Buyer's Market Buying Real Estate During “The Dip” Getting Over The Hump Of The First Deal     To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    Please Review and Subscribe

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin's philosophy of “putting people first” has guided his leadership. Revitalization of the city's 99 neighborhoods is his top priority. He is focused on enhancing education for young people, fostering a climate of economic opportunity for all residents and leveraging public-private partnerships to make the city the best version of Birmingham it can be. His vision to create new education and career opportunities for students led to the Birmingham Promise, a public-private partnership that provides apprenticeships and tuition assistance to cover college costs for Birmingham high school graduates. Mayor Woodfin led a regional effort to invest in the renovation and expansion of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex making the city an emerging destination for sports and entertainment. Through Pardons for Progress, he removed a barrier from employment opportunities and offered a second chance with the mayoral pardon of 15,000 misdemeanor marijuana possession charges dating back to 1990. He entered his second term as Birmingham's 30th mayor on November 23, 2021. A graduate of Morehouse College and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, he previously served as president of the Birmingham Board of Education.

We are deep into embracing our power and this season we are learning so much from our guests.  We are lucky to have the amazing Sarah Williams join us. If you want a little bit of faith, gratitude, and a lot about embracing our power then this is your episode!Sara Williams currently practices at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, where she handles primarily trucking, wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigation. In 2021 Sara decided to step away from her role as managing attorney to re-focus on her litigation practice and developing a social media campaign focused on empowering women Lawyers. Sara is also an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Cumberland School of Law where she teaches Advanced Skills in Trial Advocacy-Civil and Depositions and Technology. And if that wasn't enough Sara is also a mom!Clearly Sara has embraced her power.  She is a force of nature and we are lucky to speak with her.  Join us today and meet Sara Williams.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOWDid you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live.CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlythepodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Go-Boldly-Together-105942584706928LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativeYouTube: http://bit.ly/boldlyyoutubePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/_saved/Twitter: https://twitter.com/goboldlypodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldly

As a lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee, Brian Boyd helps clients with real estate, construction, and business matters. It is with that knowledge that he and his wife, Dawn, have grown their portfolio to a six-figure income. Brian earned his BA from the University of Tennessee—Chattanooga, a JD from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. When not practicing law or working with Dawn on their real estate ventures, Brian can be found on the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu mats at his local gym. His newest book is Replace Your Income: A Lawyer's Guide to Finding, Funding, and Managing Real Estate Investments Today Brian talks about corporate structures, how they differ, and what you could be doing to protect your assets. Episode Links: www.briantboyd.com. www.boydwills.com --- Transcript Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The remote real estate investor podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.   Michael: What's going on everyone? Welcome to another episode of The Remote Real Estate Investor. I'm Michael Albaum. And today with me, I have Brian Boyd, who is a legal tax professional as well as an author and active investor. He's gonna be talking to us today about what we need to do to protect our rear ends. So let's get into it.   Brian, what's going on, man, thanks so much for taking the time to hang out with me today. I appreciate you.   Brian: Hey, Michael, thanks for having me today. I'm glad to be here.   Michael: I am super excited to chat with you. Because you are a legal attorney and investor something we don't often see too much of.   Brian: Yeah, I am. I started out in Washington, DC as a tax attorney at a company called Ernst and Young. And over the years, I got into real estate and investing because I was representing a lot of contractors and developers and started looking at the way they were doing their businesses. And from there, I started tweaking their models trying to figure out well, how can I make this a little bit more tax efficient, create a little bit more loss with a lot more cash flow. And so that's when my wife and I in 2017, decided to get into real estate investing on our own. And now we're up to 25 doors, and we're cash flowing just fine. You know, in, in fact, maybe in the next year or two, she could step away from her full time job. And we'll just manage real estate.   Michael: Man, I love it. And so is your background in tax or on the legal side of things, or both.   Brian: So I have a JD and I have an LLM, which is a master's degree in, in law. But It specializes in tax. So yes, I do corporate formations. I do business transactions, helping people the real estate, anything and everything to do with businesses, individuals and their finances. In real estate investing. That's what I do. So there was a time I used to go to court, but I don't go to court anymore. My partner goes to court, and I just do business transactions and real estate investing.   Michael: Man, I love it. And before we get everyone's hopes up, you are located out in Tennessee. But is that the only state in which you practice in? Or can you help folks all over the place?   Brian: So I am licensed in Tennessee and Vermont of all places. My partner is licensed in Tennessee in Maryland. But if it has to do with federal law, I can work all over the country. However, if people are asking specifically about California law, I'm not your guy, call a local attorney speak to a local attorney. But from a structural standpoint, I can give you the basics and kind of point you in the right direction. But unless you're in one of those jurisdictions, and you want me to practice in those jurisdictions, those are the jurisdictions I'm limited to.   Michael: Okay. Well, let's talk about that for a minute. Because I think we were chatting before the show, we hit record, and there are a ton of Californians physically moving out to Tennessee. But my guess is they're probably a lot of Californians investing out in Tennessee. And so for those folks that maybe live outside Tennessee, but are investing in Tennessee, in terms of structuring their team around them, should they be thinking about having a local attorney local to them, as well as someone such as yourself or a an attorney located where the property is? How should you be thinking about that?   Brian: No, that's great question. I actually had an attorney contact me a few weeks ago and he is a he's in Chico, California. He called me and said, Hey, I properties in Tennessee. Can you help me on what? Yeah, I'll absolutely be happy to help you. And so what we did is we structured a Tennessee holding company with a wholly owned Tennessee subsidiary. And even though he's out there, he owns the LLC here. And as he invests around the country, like Texas, or Florida, or you know, any of the other states, you know, we'll set up other holding companies to represent those entities. But he can stay in California and own these companies, as long as they're structured properly, to pass through to him over in California.   Michael: Okay, awesome. Well, Brian, give us like, the quick and dirty if there is such a thing of what investors need to know, because I think a lot of our investors are starting to scale their portfolios that got a couple of deals under their belt, and they're really looking for some asset protection. What are some things they need to be aware of and where have you seen people go wrong?   Brian: So I have seen people go wrong with a few misnomers about what they believe series LLCs are and what land trusts are. So a series LLC, I know that everybody hears therefore multiple properties. and they are. But they also don't understand that when you have a series LLC, you have to have a separate bank account, a separate tax ID separate books, all of that creates an administrative burden on you to keep all these bank accounts separate all these books separate all these tax IDs separate. And typically I see those used more efficiently if you're a developer, that way you can develop a series, sell it, and not worry about it. Again, if you're holding your assets in series LLC, and you have series one through 10, for example, that's 10 tax IDs, that's 10 sets of books, that's 10 book keeper entries every month for those separate things.   Whereas if you just have an LLC, and you treat it properly, so your corporate veil cannot be pierced. And a corporate veil is the corporate formalities that you have to adhere to. So your corporate structure is honored by the courts. And typically, here are the things that people get popped for, they'll pay for their groceries out of their LLC, they'll pay their own mortgage out of their LLC, or they'll just treat their LLC like a checkbook. And that's not what it's for. It is a standalone entity, and it has to be treated and respected that way.   So if you don't do those things, you're fine. Your one LLC is going to handle it just fine. For example, my wife and I have, we have a parent company, and that parent company has two LLC is underneath it. And one LLC is for our portfolio over here. And the other LLC is for that portfolio over here. And it all flows up into the holding company, which is a perfectly fine way to structure your holdings. Yes, it is more filing fees every year, it's three filing fees. But if you're trying to get away from filing fees by creating a series, LLC, you're losing the war to win the battle on a filing fee. Because you're gonna pay all these other expenses for tax IDs and book entries and bank statements. And you're just creating a mess. I would not use series LLCs.   Now as it relates to land trust, we mentioned that earlier, I've heard a lot of people say, Well, I want to use a land trust. Why do you want to use a land trust? I understand that land trust, get it out of your name. And I'm well aware of that. But it doesn't really create any protections like an LLC would. A lot of people say, Well, I want the anonymity of an LLC, well, you can have the anonymity, you know, of an LLC without using Land Trust. Many states, Wyoming, Tennessee, Texas, you can file your LLC documents, and your name won't appear anywhere on there as long as you use a registered agent. So you can receive the benefits of the anonymity that comes along with the land trust by simply using the LLC. And you'll get more protections with the LLC.   So I would encourage your listeners to go talk to a lawyer about setting up an LLC to hold their assets, I tend to eschew Land Trust, they don't really provide the protection that people think they do. Unless you're using an irrevocable trust, which is a trust that gets it out of your estate. Not only does it get it out of your estate, it gets it out of your control, and you can't do anything with it, you have to go through a trustee and that trustee is supposed to use their best judgment on what to do for the trust. So think about that, as you move forward. And these these ideas that people read about online, I really like LLCs, my wife and I use them, I encourage my clients to use them. So that's just coming from my experience and what I do day to day in my practice.   Michael: Yeah, from a lot of the folks I've spoken to it sounds like the LLC has come like the Colt 45. For real estate investors. It's reliable, it's standard issue, it can do a lot of the things you need, you need it to do. It's nothing fancy, it just can get the job done.   Brian: No, absolutely. I agree with that statement completely. Okay, cool.   Michael: And, Brian, I think you're a good person to ask because I think we have similar styles of investing and asset protection, which I'm glad to hear. It sounds like you've broken down your portfolios into two separate LLCs What comfort what level of comfort do you have with the size of your portfolio in each LLC, before you want to further break it up or bring additional LLC online?   Brian: And you know, that's a good question. So the way we have treated our LLCs is we go by city, what's in each city. So for example, in Chattanooga, we have an LLC for Chattanooga, and Knoxville and Gatlinburg, we have an LLC for those properties. And in our short term rentals are Montana and the West Tennessee property. We have a separate LLC for that because they're out west So we've kind of broken it down over here, over here and over there. And then we have a parent LLC over top of it. So it's not really a matter of the number of doors or number of properties that have in an LLC. For me, it was geographic, and being able to keep everything separate. And especially for our bookkeeper to know that, hey, these are Chattanooga, they're in that LLC. When you run that k one, it needs to include all these properties. Same over here. So it wasn't a matter of my comfort level with the number of properties, it was just a matter of how can I segregate out all the separate assets that we have and make it user friendly? And also, we're not clumping all of our assets into one LLC. We're spreading them out. But we're doing it geographically.   Michael: Right. Okay. And as you and your wife do start to scale, I mean, is there a number of value that you that you'd see hitting in a particular LLC and saying, oh, that's maybe a little heavy, and that LLC, even if I'm investing in the same geographic area, let me bring online, another LLC, just so I don't have so much value sitting in a singular bucket? Or is not? Is that not really a concern of yours?   Brian: No, that's not really a concern. And here's why it's not a concern. It's because it doesn't really matter how much my entire portfolio is valued at, I'm always going to be deploying that equity somewhere else to get into another deal. And that equity may get deployed into another LLC. So it's not really a matter of oh, we're too heavy in this particular market. If I had 1000 doors in Chattanooga, I would still leave everything in that one LLC.   Michael: Okay, right on. Let's talk about insurance for a minute. Yeah, how much is enough?   Brian: I would tell people, you can't have enough. You can't. So we, we have homeowners insurance on every single property. And then our LLC is have business insurance as well. So we also have business insurance for the LLC. And each property is fully insured. And then we require renters to have homeowners insurance. And on top of that, we require renters to use a product called say Rhino, which is security deposit insurance. So they're not paying us a security deposit that we're holding an escrow for them, they're paying monthly, you know, let's say, you know, a month's rent is $1,000, we typically require two and a half months of rent for a security deposit, will Rhyno only requires them to pay like $8 per 1000. So they would much rather pay 20 to 24 bucks, as opposed to tune $2,500 in security deposit. And over the over the year, it comes out a lot cheaper for them. And we're safe and secure, knowing that as long as they're paying that Rhino insurance. If we have to make a claim, it's there, we've got it, they'll take care of it. So we're we're layering insurance, on insurance, on insurance with every everything we can do. So not only from a corporate standpoint of the company, and the asset, but also the tenants and the security deposit. So that's four layers of insurance.   Michael: Run that by me again, what rino does so so they are basically ensuring the security deposit, then you can make a claim for damage against that security deposit up to that limit.   Brian: Yes, yes, absolutely. That's exactly what they're doing.   Michael: And what about the tenant that goes haywire, decides I'm gonna stop paying rent? I'm not paying this right. No nonsense. So they stopped paying it. They've paid six months to date. How does that work?   Brian: Yeah, we make a claim. Like if, and so we're, we're on top of our rents and our tenants. And it's in our lease that you have to pay all this stuff. And they do. And if they don't we just make a claim immediately.   Michael: And how is your claim experience spin with those folks?   Brian: We haven't had to make a claim yet. But the person Yeah, the person I learned this from, he turned us on to it. And we're like, what, have you ever made a claim? He's like, Yeah, they paid us in four days. I'm like, done. You know,   Michael: Yeah, I'm sold. I gotta go check this company. What's it called?   Brian: Say Rhino. Okay. And, you know, we looked into it. I did my research on it. I think they just did another round of fundraising. And we were sold. We've talked to him, they're easy to work with. They won't reject any of your tenants regardless of credit. As long as you approve them, they're approved. So I take it look, yeah, no longer holding escrow and no longer dealing with security deposits. Let them deal with it. And our experience so far has been great. Let's knock on wood. I don't have to use it. But if I do They'll also pay attorneys fees. So, if you have to let somebody Yeah, go make a claim.   Michael: Man, this podcast just took a wild left turn, but I love it. I've totally here for it.   Brian: Yeah, it's, it's, it's great. And that all goes into ensuring our company, ensuring our tenants making sure everything's taken care of, but also protecting us, because we have put a lot of money a lot of time into these assets. And, you know, we want to protect those assets.   Michael: Yeah, no, it makes total sense. Speaking of Brian, let's talk about this topic for a minute, because you're another good person to ask because you have both short term and long term rentals. Do you see a difference in risk exposure between the two and grouping both asset classes in us in the same LLC?   Brian: No, I don't. The only risk that you run with short term rentals is the seasonal market. In that, you know, we were just talking about Gatlinburg, you know, and people don't realize that the high season is actually summer in Gatlinburg, and it's not winter, which is kind of weird. But yeah, people don't want to go to cabins in the winter. So you've got to be able to weather those low months. But no, I would keep both assets in the same LLC if it's in the same geographic area for me.   Now, that's not to say it's not right for you. And you know, we could also talk about what's best for you. But no, it doesn't matter to me. Because for us, as everything flows up into our tax structure, we've created this, this LLC step tax structure, that everything flows to the top as a pass through. So everything's flown to the top and the parent company pays all the mortgages on everything. So if you have long term rentals that are just, you know, clicking along and you have a week, month, say in Gatlinburg, like we both know that January, February is a week, month in Gatlinburg. You know, there's plenty of money just to go ahead and pay that note. So that's, that's how we do it. And that's what I encourage clients to do. Because you're, you're not really breaching the corporate veil of everything flows up in the parent company's paying for everything. And that's how we structured it. So we're still, you know, adhering to the corporate formalities, respecting those corporate formalities, and everything is paid from the parent company.   Michael: Okay, cool. And then from like a legal risk mitigation perspective, short term rental doesn't sound like it poses any additional risk as compared to a long term rental.   Brian: No, I wouldn't think so. Because the the management companies and I don't know, if you use the management company, but they have them sign all these documents, and they have their own attorneys, or all these waivers in there, and they have to put a security deposit down, you know, to rent the property and, you know, a cleaning deposit. And there's so many different deposits that we tend to get good renters at all the properties.   Michael: Okay. Okay, fantastic. And as someone is thinking about scaling their portfolio into multiple properties, maybe some different asset classes, from an entity structure, is there anything that they should be aware of, or they should be doing differently, if they've already, you know, started using LLC us in the past?   Brian: I would stay with LLCs. If you if you turn to like a C Corp, you get the double layer double layer of tax. If you turn to an S corp, I think you're gonna have to deal with more corporate formalities than you are with an LLC, an LLC is very flexible with what you can do with it. I wouldn't go with a partnership, a general partnership doesn't tend to have the protections nor does a limited liability partnership. You really want the corporate structure of the LLC to stay in place.   So there is no other entity out there that I would encourage people to use other than the LLC. You know, reasonable minds can differ on that. I wrote a chapter in the book on it. But at this point, I am not advising clients to use any other structure other than the LLC, it's very flexible, it's easy to buy and sell assets through and quite frankly, you know, it's it's easily respected in the state of Tennessee and in other states as well, I'm sure you know, LLCs are just common now, you know, as common now as s corpse were in the 60s 70s 80s and up to the 90s.   I would also encourage people to look at Wyoming, Wyoming is on the cutting edge of LLC formation. You know, they recently came out with a new type of LLC that has to do with crypto currencies and blockchain protections. It's it's crazy what they're doing out there. Tennessee follows shortly thereafter and we're all still trying get our heads around it because one, I'm not a crypto guy. I don't know a whole lot about it. But you're starting to deal with like blockchain technology for the way people can vote. It's, it's really fascinating. So I do like Wyoming, I have a Wyoming LLC for one of my assets. And, you know, it's a great state as well.   Michael: I dig it. You mentioned your book, let's talk about that for a minute. What's it called? Where can people find it? And what should they expect to find if they get a   copy?   Brian: Sure. It's, it's called replace your income, a lawyer's guide to finding funding and managing real estate investments. And they can find it on Amazon. Or they can go to www.BrianTBoyd.com. And they can order it through there. So the reason I wrote this book is because I'm having conversations very similar to what we're talking about now, about, how do I form things? What do I form? Why do I form it? Should I put all my assets in one LLC? And this book came about as a compendium of all those conversations I've had over the years with, with clients in real estate investing, how do they get started? How do they find properties? How do they get a loan? You know, what kind of loans are available? What platforms do I use? Do I do I use, Say Rhino? Or do I use Bildium? Or, you know, what's available? How can I do this using technology to leverage efficiency here? And so it's 13 chapters on all of that, including tax benefits, finance tips, how to structure an LLC, what you need to think about when you're putting together an operating agreement? You know, what's the difference between an operating agreement and bylaws? What's the difference between a charter and an articles of organization. I try to break it down. As if I'm talking to my 11 year old son, anybody can understand it. And that's what I want people to know about this book. It's, anybody can invest in real estate. You don't have to be a professional or have, you know, a six figure income, you can be a college student and start house hacking. You can easily you know, get a loan go buy a small two bedroom, one bath apartment somewhere, and get a roommate, move a roommate and then charge them rent and now your house hacking and now your real estate. And so it's possible for everybody.   Michael: Yeah, I love it. I love it. Brian, curveball question here. What's the best compliment you've ever received?   Brian: That I married up?   Michael: Is that Is that a compliment to your wife? Is that a sort of backhanded compliment to you?   Brian: It's probably a backhanded compliment to me, but I I, I could not do what I do without my wife, my wife is, you know, she's an inspiration. She basically runs the entire company. She only lets me talk to people if she can't figure it out. And she is the backbone behind this company. And the funny thing is, I had to drag her into real estate investing, I kept telling her about all the tax benefits of this honey, we can, we can make passive income. And, you know, let me tell you about appreciation and depreciation and how we can, you know, offset some of our income taxes. And she didn't believe me. Now, mind you, I have a master's degree and like, I went to school to do this. And I actually did this for a living for years. And somebody handed her Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and she read it and we're lying in bed when I was like, Hey, did you know that? If we did this, we could pay for a car?   I was like, yeah, she's like, did you know we could write our phone bill up? I'm like, Yeah, I did. She's like, did you know like, we could buy a computer and write it off in one year? I'm like, yes. I've been telling you this. And she doesn't believe it coming from me, the guy who has two graduate degrees and does it for a living, but she believes it from the guy that wrote the book, and I'm like, Okay, well, maybe I need to write a book and she'll she'll listen to, but she still doesn't listen to me. So it is what it is. But she she runs this company. And you know, I couldn't do without her. So when somebody says, I'm married up, I'm like, Yeah, I did. And I'm very lucky I did.   Michael: Amazing. So amazing. Well, Brian, that brings up maybe my last question for you. Before I let you out of here. I think there are a lot of folks probably listening to this that have a partner significant other that aren't interested or aren't involved with a real estate investing, but they would really like them to be or they need them to be. And so you went through this struggle with your wife, how how should people be thinking about bringing their other partner into the fold?   Brian: What I would tell them is you don't have to buy the book. You can look online and see the tax benefits of it. Is that You're going to create positive cash flow. And you're going to create tax deductions that's going to offset not only your cash flow, but your current income tax liability. So if you would like to pay less in income taxes every year, look at real estate investing. Look at it. You know, if you decide not to do and it's not for you, okay, don't do it. There are other things you can invest in. But our Congress has codified our public policy of investing in real estate in our tax code. It is there for you to take advantage of, look, when it comes tax time every year, I always kind of get a little tense, but then I'm like, Okay, well, let's go go buy another property. And then we can cost segregate that property, accelerate the depreciation, and create a larger tax deduction for ourselves, and it's not so painful come tax time.   I'm sure you know that as well that, hey, we can cashflow this property. And, you know, the government actually is encouraging us to go buy real estate, the government is encouraging you to succeed. And that's all I want for anybody is to succeed. You know, this book, I think it's 19.99. It's a lot cheaper than sitting down with me for an hour. And this is everything I've already talked about with people, and I do on a regular basis. So if your spouse is struggling to get on board with your idea of real estate investing, you know, maybe buy the book for them and show them that, hey, this is possible.   You're talking to a guy who worked two jobs to put himself through law school, and then two jobs while I was in graduate school on top of that, and I'm still paying off student loans. But you know what, I paid off a student loan last week. And I did it because we got a refund. That came back to me as a result of the deductions I have through real estate. And the first thing I did with that check was, hey, it's enough. I'm going to pay off that loan. And I did. So it's, it's a real example of how real estate can affect your bottom line.   Michael: I love it. That is awesome. And congrats on getting that loan paid off. That's really exciting.   Brian: Oh, thanks so much.   Michael: You got it. Brian, we're gonna get you out of here. If people want to continue the conversation, learn more about you. What's the best way for them to do so?   Brian: They can get in touch with me at the law firm. The website is www.BoydWills.com. And, you know, you can reach out to me on the Brian T Boyd, Facebook page and on Instagram.   Michael: Okay, amazing. We'll be sure to do that. Brian. Thanks again for sharing some amazing wisdom man. Appreciate you coming on. We'll talk soon.   Brian: Thanks, Michaels. Good to be here.   Michael: You could take care.   All right, everyone. That was our episode. A big thank you to Brian for coming on and sharing some wisdom about LLCs asset protection, tax benefits and some loopholes that we can take advantage of as real estate investors. As always, if you enjoyed the episode, feel free to leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts and we look forward to seeing on the next one. Happy investing

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSRoyal Legal Solution's CFO, Pete Schindele, led an informal discussion about appropriate entity selection for real estate investors to maximize tax savings. Many people start out as a Sole Proprietorship that sets up an LLC for asset protection from personal loss. As your business grows, you will find that an S Corporation or C Corporation may be more beneficial to lower your tax burden by avoiding the self-employment tax. Pete shared a simple cost benefit analysis guideline to help determine which entity structure is the best relative to current business size or earned income. Also, learn how your decision may be affected depending on if your income is active or passive.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSWe were joined this week by Paige Panzarello a.k.a. The Cashflow Chick, who presented her expert insights regarding note investing. Specifically, her niche is first-position nonperforming notes backed by real estate. In this discussion, Paige focused on the due diligence aspect of her business. She explained the steps she personally takes to ensure that an investment she is considering is fiscally sound. Good due diligence will maximize your profit and minimize your risks. A few examples of details Paige gets verified include: property valuationstructure on property and typesquare footage, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathroomsif delinquent taxes are duehas there been a tax saleif there are any existing liens or judgmentsand much more ...Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSWe were joined by Charles Bulthuis of Reformation Asset Management firm in this session. His company offers a holistic approach to acquiring, managing, and growing real estate assets utilizing a comprehensive array of services. They will tailor an investment strategy to match your individual goals and execute it at every step with deep expertise.Charles provided his analysis of economic cycles and how they impact investment decisions. He used historical comparisons from the 1970s and 1980s where conditions were similar including:Rising inflation that cause demand-destructionRising interest ratesReduction in transactional volumePolitical unrestEnergy crisisSupply chain issuesCurrently, we are trending towards stagflation which is defined by rising inflation, slow economic growth, and increased unemployment. Key economic indicators such as these, inform strategic decision-making. In the past, tools used to combat recession included:Reduce government spendingLower interest ratesIncrease energy productionHowever, until we see government policy supporting these types of actions, we can expect current trends to continue. What does this mean for real estate investors? Good news, real estate remains a strong asset class even during these uncertain times. Charles anticipates rents to increase. This will be driven by population growth combined with an existing housing shortage and the cost to build new homes being high. He then provided an argument for why multi-unit properties can provide more security than single-family home rentals. For those looking to diversify, Charles shared a few of his preferred alternatives along with his rationale for choosing them.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSMeet Aaron Porter, Royal Legal Solutions Insurance MangerJoin Megan and Aaron in Royal Investing where they discuss how insurance can provide wealth protection and positioning through indexed strategies. These strategies are useful to leverage upcoming asset discounts that are being created during a recession.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

In this episode, Laurie chats with Nicole Sodoma, the founder of Sodoma Law and a marriage-loving divorce attorney! Nicole shares some tips on preventing divorce and if you are going down that road what the best practices are to make it as seamless as possible. Plus, we get the inside skinny on Nicole's love journey!When Managing Principal & Founder Nicole Sodoma opened the doors to Sodoma Law in 2008, it was with the intention of building a different kind of law firm. Infusing her fresh perspective into everything she does, she focused on creating a culture of a “firm family” that showed commitment to clients, the team, and the community. This concept soon became known as “The Sodoma Way,” spurring the growth of the firm to a team of more than fifty across multiple states, and a client roster that includes professional athletes and neighbors alike.Sodoma is a graduate of Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Family Law Litigator, Certified Parenting Coordinator, and Certified Collaborative Law Attorney. She is equally a mother to three boys, a friend to many, and a trusted advisor to thousands. Over the past twenty-five years, she has been recognized for her steadfast commitment to her clients, her entrepreneurship, her vision, and her community involvement. Quickly rising as a national authority on divorce and family law, her insights have been featured in The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, The Washington Post, USA Today, Women's Health Magazine, Parents Magazine and Care.com.You can follow Nicole on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInLearn more about Nicole at http://www.nicolesodoma.com Follow Sodoma Law on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTubeLearn more about Sodoma Law at http://www.sodomalaw.com Philanthrodating: Nicole's charity of choice is Madelyns Fund. https://madelynsfund.org Follow Laurie on Instagram at http://instagram.com/carolinasmatchmaker To learn more about how Laurie and her team can help you find love, visit http://carolinasmatchmaker.com

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSThis session featured guest host Chris Weiler, who spoke in-depth about his experience investing in real estate opportunities outside of his immediate geographic location. The question, "why not invest locally?" was first raised and addressed. Investing close to home has many advantages; however, you may have specific reasons why this isn't the best option. One example is that you could see better returns in a different neighborhood, county, state, or region.Expanding the scope of where to look for deals reduces the impact socio-economics, demographics, and local legislation has on you.Some considerations for investing in real estate at a distance that we discussed included: A solid network of trusted professionals is essentialSeek out potential partners who have skills you can leverageOffer partners incentives to work with youStructure partnerships based on the value each party brings to the dealDelegate responsibility appropriatelyFix-and-flip vs. buy and hold scenariosWant a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSTo achieve financial freedom, your passive income must meet (or exceed) the total of your expenses including taxes. Of everyone Scott has coached, a person's expenses are the most underestimated figure. This area of your finances has a significant impact on reaching your financial freedom goals and is something that you can largely control. First, you'll need the awareness of where your money is going. Then you can take action to lower that number by reducing expenses.Insurance is your first line of defense when it comes to asset protection and is an operational expense that can't be avoided. But it likely can be reduced.Getting appropriate insurance coverage for real estate investors is a hassle. Most investors struggle to manage multiple carriers and policies. In this session, Scott shows how to streamline the insurance process, how insurance works within your asset protection plan, common issues you probably experience with your insurance, and how Royal Legal Solutions can help.Today Scott discussed his thought process regarding insurance and used a diagram to demonstrate the “belt and suspenders” approach. Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSListen in as special guest, Ron Galloway, shares his trends analysis based on a variety of relevant data points. In this economic climate, it's critical to stay on top of current events and draw conclusions based on patterns you can uncover. Some of the recent current events having a significant impact on markets and the economy include: An unusual amount of loss in food manufacturing, production, and livestockSigns of cooperation between Russia and China to pivot away from the petrodollarPipeline and power plant shutdownsAutomobile sales downIndia moving toward coalPopulation exodus to states like Florida and TexasThe bottom line: Energy is Life. The cost to produce energy sets the tone for all aspects of life and business. While some more risky markets are experiencing a shake-up, you can always rely on food and energy is a sure bet.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSToday's group mentoring opened with a philosophical take based on the writings of Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, presented by Ron Galloway. Alex Karp is an American billionaire businessman, who as of May 2022, has an estimated net worth of around $850 million. Once the tone was set, Ron presented his latest market analysis covering the full spectrum from currency to commodities, and more. While the current data paints a bleak picture, investors are encouraged to consider the silver lining during times of crisis; that they bring about tremendous opportunity. Discover what sectors are performing best and about a few of the myriad of variables causing an impact on the economy at large.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSIn today's session, Scott shared a strategy he's been successfully using for the past six months to diversify his portfolio while increasing his ROI and liquidity. If you are a real estate investor, you are likely in it to achieve financial freedom through passive income. But what do you do when the real estate market is in flux? And acceptable deals are scarce? Or when the assets you currently hold aren't performing well? Scott faced this very issue himself and set out to find a solution.Investment opportunity criteria:It must be passive and involve minimal workIt must be secure, stable, and trustworthyIt must be durable or have longevity and be consistentIt must be flexible and provide ROIIt must allow for diversificationLearn why Covered Call Options trading might be an excellent opportunity for investors at any point in their journey. Get credible insights into the types of commodities you should invest in and why by co-host Ron Galloway in this timely presentation.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSA top goal for entrepreneurs and investors alike is often financial freedom, or to take it a step further, TIME FREEDOM. When you have your financial resources in order, you have more time to do the things you love outside of work. Getting to that point takes planning and discipline. First, you'll need a clear picture of where you currently stand financially to craft a measurable goal. If you don't know how much investable money you have available, you can't make informed decisions about how to move forward. Scott walks attendees through the Financial Freedom Calculator exercise so they can determine where they currently stand. By spending a little time each quarter on this exercise, you will be able to proceed with confidence on your pathway to financial freedom.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.*********************************************************************************MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.*********************************************************************************KEY TAKEAWAYSAre you curious about multi-family real estate investing and how it stacks up compared to single-family home investing? Then you've come to the right place. Enjoy this replay of Royal Investing, where special guest Satheesh Ramamoorthy shares his vast experience with this asset class.Multi-family real estate investing is its own beast.Having a solid network of knowledgeable professionals is critical.Due to the size of these deals, they are syndicated with partners.Lenders offer preferential treatment, better rates, and packages for multi-unit properties.The more units, the lower the risk for both the investors and lenders.Regardless of 100 units or 400+ units, the amount of work required is the same.This kind of investing is best suited for those able to buy and hold; and those who are able to prolong profits for a larger payout.Satheesh Ramamoorthy is a seasoned engineering leader who founded Relentless Capital Group to create high-yield, low-risk investment opportunities for busy high-tech professionals. ​ With over 15 years of single-family rental experience, Satheesh realized that by pursuing large apartment complexes, he could offer his investors diversification, rewarding returns, and tax advantages. ​ As the Founding Principal of Relentless Capital Group, Satheesh's 1200+ apartment units investment portfolio expands across Michigan, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.*********************************************************************************ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0*********************************************************************************DISCORD COMMUNITYhttps://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM*********************************************************************************WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 281 released last October 9, 2012. Jason Hartman has his mom back on the show to discuss her DIY property management/self-management strategies and one of her tenants who has occupying a property for 23 years - no vacancy! Then Jason interviews his Birmingham, Alabama Local Market Specialist (LMS) and talks to a caller/listener with some good real estate investing questions. Here's an excerpt from Wikipedia on this market: Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. The city's population was 212,237 according to the 2010 United States Census. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area had a population of about 1,128,047 according to the 2010 Census, which is approximately one-quarter of Alabama's population. Birmingham was founded in 1871, during the post-Civil War Reconstruction period, through the merger of three pre-existing farm towns, notably, former Elyton. It grew from there, annexing many more of its smaller neighbors, into an industrial and railroad transportation center with a focus on mining, the iron and steel industry, and railroading. Birmingham was named for Birmingham, one of the major industrial cities of the United Kingdom. Many, if not most, of the original settlers who founded Birmingham were of English ancestry. In one writer's view, the city was planned as a place where cheap, non-unionized, and African-American labor from rural Alabama could be employed in the city's steel mills and blast furnaces, giving it a competitive advantage over industrial cities in the Midwest and Northeast. From its founding through the end of the 1960s, Birmingham was a primary industrial center of the South. The pace of Birmingham's growth during the period from 1881 through 1920 earned its nicknames The Magic City andThe Pittsburgh of the South. Much like Pittsburgh, Birmingham's major industries were iron and steel production, plus a major component of the railroading industry, where rails and railroad cars were both manufactured in Birmingham. In the field of railroading, the two primary hubs of railroading in the Deep South were nearby Atlanta and Birmingham, beginning in the 1860s and continuing through to the present day. The economy diversified during the later half of the twentieth century. Though the manufacturing industry maintains a strong presence in Birmingham, other businesses and industries such as banking, telecommunications, transportation, electrical power transmission, medical care, college education, and insurance have risen in stature. Mining in the Birmingham area is no longer a major industry with the exception of coal mining. Birmingham ranks as one of the most important business centers in the Southeastern United States and is also one of the largest banking centers in the United States. In addition, the Birmingham area serves as headquarters to one Fortune 500 company:Regions Financial. Five Fortune 1000 companies are headquartered in Birmingham. In the field of college and university education, Birmingham has been the location of the University of Alabama School of Medicine (formerly known as the Medical College of Alabama) and the University of Alabama School of Dentistry since 1947, and since that time, it has also become provided with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (founded circa 1969), one of three main campuses of the University of Alabama, and also with the private Birmingham-Southern College. Between these two universities and Samford University, the Birmingham area has major colleges of medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, law, engineering, and nursing. Birmingham is home to three of the state's five law schools: Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham School of Law, and Miles Law School. Birmingham is also the headquarters of the Southeastern Conference, one of the major U.S. collegiate athletic conferences.     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN   https://twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI https://www.instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Learn More: https://www.jasonhartman.com/   Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free course: JasonHartman.com/Deals Free White Paper on The Hartman Comparison Index™:  https://www.hartmanindex.com/white-paper   Free Report on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com   Jason's TV Clips: https://vimeo.com/549444172 Free Class: CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Special Offer from Ron LeGrand:  https://JasonHartman.com/Ron What do Jason's clients say?  http://JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Contact our Investment Counselors at: www.JasonHartman.com Watch, subscribe and comment on Jason's videos on his official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/JasonHartmanRealEstate/videos Guided Visualization for Investors: JasonHartman.com/visualization Jason's videos in his other sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee Jason Hartman Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qQ…   Real Estate News and Technology: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSy…

What will be the impact of blockchain technology on real estate transactions? What role will title companies play in a closing in the future? What are smart contracts in Real Estate? My guest this week on the Crushing Debt Podcast is a fellow alumni of Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, where she still resides today. Megan Templeton is a contract attorney with Scott Smith and Royal Legal Solutions. Megan and I discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, specifically with respect to investing in real estate, including tokenization, digital securitization, reducing fraud and other benefits. Links for today's show: Episode 154 - Scott Smith: https://yesnerlawpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-154-asset-protection-for-real-estate-investors Contact Megan: Megan@RoyalLegalSolutions.com Please also visit our sponsors: Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance if you want malpractice coverage for your law firm or title company, anywhere in the Country: www.AttorneysFirst.com. Mark Purvis with www.LegacySpotlight.com to capture and preserve your legacy in video format for current and future generations. Questions or comments for me: Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or www.YesnerLaw.com. 

One of the common threads in my marriage to TF Jenkins is our love for building things together. Today's episode is a nod to our anniversary that we celebrate this month and our 24-year journey of creating home together. We've grown up together over the past two decades; and building things has always been part of our story.We love history, studying historical architecture, knowing where every antique we have originated — we love what our parents have passed on to us. We love adding to the harmony of the already-existing landscape versus being in opposition with it. Everywhere we've had the opportunity to build and create, we've shared a desire to put something back into that geographical area that looks like it's always been there; and today we share it all.TF studied Building Science at Auburn University and law at Cumberland School of Law. He combined his love for building, restoration and law and pursued historical preservation; later, with a cross-country move, TF transitioned into finance and wealth management while keeping his love for building things. TF always embraced creating home with me — with our first home in Washington, second in Colorado, and third in Florida. In seeing how structures were built throughout history when homes were designed because of where the sun set or how the wind blew, creating cool spaces when it gets hot so the house's design has sustainability and longevity, and also thinking about the durability of materials that make for a newly designed home to look like it always belonged — these are the things TF and I have loved studying as we've built through the years. Today we talk about building together and the people who supported each construction project and how special it has been. From craftsmen, beloved architects who we worked with and adore, and community visionaries — check them all out in the show notes below. I am so thankful for TF's partnership and creativity for 24 years and for all that we've built together. I hope you enjoy this love story of creating home through the years between me and my favorite project manager, TF Jenkins. In this conversation you'll hear:Why enjoying every step of every project is the project How to take risks and stay together through it allHow working with the best people produces the best productHow building things and creating home pulls us together What matters most  — the processResources:One Creative Act's Instagram: @onecreativeactMary Lyn Jenkin's Instagram: @marylynbigfishBig Fish Co.'s Instagram: @livebigfishcoBig Fish Co.'s Website: livebigfishco.com TF Jenkins' Instagram: @thomasfainRivergrass Wealth Management's Website: rivergrasswm.comJulia Starr Sanford's Instagram: @starrsanforddesignStarr Sanford Design's Website: starrsandford.comSouth Main Colorado's Website: southmainco.comSouth Main's Instagram: @southmain.coSteve Mouzon's Instagram: @stevemouzonSteve Mouzon's Website: originalgreen.orgBuchanan General Contracting Company's Website: buchanangc.comChelsea Antiques' Instagram: @chelseaantiques1Goodlife Looms Rugs' Instagram: @goodlife_looms

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Morris Lilienthal from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn how to grow your circle of influence. The son of a judicial assistant for a district court judge, Morris Lilienthal grew up around the courthouse and quickly developed a passion for the law. He is a 2003 graduate of Cumberland School of Law, where he finished in the top fifth of his class. While at Cumberland, Morris served as president of Cumberland College Democrats and was on the Moot Court board.1:41 connect with people5:12 repurposing everything you do10:17 do it yourself plan14:09 people relate to that18:14 people love recipesWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd!

Following a nationwide search, Blake Hudson has been named dean of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, Provost J. Michael Hardin announced this week. The appointment is effective July 1, 2022. Hudson will join the Samford and Cumberland communities from his current position as the Samuel T. Dell professor of law and director of the Environmental Land Use and Real Estate Law Program at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. Samford President Beck A. Taylor said, “I warmly welcome Professor Hudson and his family to the Samford community. His expertise and vision for the future of legal education...Article Link

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSInsurance is your first line of defense against accidents and natural disasters. Things get complicated for real estate investors as more assets are acquired, more policies need to be purchased. You might find that your current carrier isn't licensed to sell coverage in different states or for certain assets. General and local insurance carriers do not have a solid understanding of the real estate investing business so they may not be able to best advise on the most cost-effective and efficient solutions for you. You will find yourself dealing with multiple agents working with different companies. The lack of a holistic solution drives the risk of having inappropriate levels of coverage. You could be paying for more than you need or have gaps.Learn how Royal Legal Solutions can offer you a single point of contact and the best coverage for all of your liability, life / whole life, and annuities insurance so you can focus your energy on your business goals.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. FREEBIESUsing Real Estate and Debt to Build Wealth (ppt)REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhat can a real estate investor do when inventory is low and priced too high to be profitable? Consider buying notes instead of property. Notes are the secured debt for an asset. Today's Royal Investing special guest, Paige Panzarello, breaks down her strategy to achieving great success by investing in non-performing, first-position real estate notes.A non-performing real estate note is secured by the equity in the property.You can purchase these notes for anywhere from .38 to .62 cents on the dollar.A 24% increase in foreclosures post-Covid indicates tremendous opportunity in this space.When you buy a note, you become the bank. As the bank, you have complete control over your exit strategy.Depending on how you choose to resolve the note you could experience an excellent return on investment or create ongoing passive income.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSFounded in 2003 by Brad Cullipher, the Brad Cullipher Mortgage Group powered by Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has been helping clients around the US purchase, refinance and build their dream homes for over a decade. We know when you come to us for a home loan or to refinance your mortgage you're looking for a partner that can get the job done. We're honored to have the opportunity to work with you. Here are a few things you can expect from us: 30-day closing, impeccable follow-up, and transparent rates and fees. We're committed to delivering the best value for our clients and we'd love to have the opportunity to help you. In this session of Royal Investing, Brad presents a few of the options available to real estate investors to grow wealth.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. FREEBIESUsing Real Estate and Debt to Build Wealth (ppt)REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYS...Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSIn this episode, Dan McCabe breaks down how using a 1031 exchange can compound your net worth over time. Dan is the Co-Founder, Vice President of Exchange Resource Group who has 40 years of legal expertise as an attorney in real estate and construction law and completed his first 1031 Exchange in 1977. He is a graduate of Southern Oregon University and Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. Dan served as legal counsel to a number of real estate professionals and has acted as a principal and real estate agent in many real estate sales and development projects. Additionally, he served as a Municipal Judge for over nine years.From Dan's perspective, if you aren't using this strategy, you aren't a serious investor. His motto is "maximum flexibility, minimum tax". Learn the techniques used by the most successful real estate investors. Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. FREEBIES1031 Exchange (ppt)REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSLLCs are one of the most popular ways to hold title to a property, providing real estate investors with a number of benefits, including limitation of liability, credit score protection, and asset protection.LLCs also give you flexibility in how you will be taxed. While an LLC is a pass-through entity by default, you may opt for different types of LLC taxation. Disregarded entityGeneral partnershipTax treatment as C CorporationTax treatment as s CorporationIn this episode, Scott Royal Smith provides a detailed explanation of how this structure is used for operations and the benefit of setting one up sooner rather than later.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSIn this episode, special guest, and mentoring community member Julie Zhu shared about judgment enforcement. Specifically, she described strategies for collecting on, holding, buying, and selling unpaid judgments (debt). This information is especially valuable for anyone who is a landlord or deals with contractors.Julie considers judgment enforcement as one way she has diversified her portfolio and compares this type of investing to non-performing notes.Wondering how to collect on a judgment without having to evict your tenant? Several legal and ethical tactics are covered here.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. For information on how to judgment-proof your assets, check out Julie's Top 10 Points to Judgment Proof Your Assets (pdf)Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSToday Royal Investing featured a special guest, Mark Swedberg, who joined us to drive a discussion about challenges faced in scaling your business. Real estate investing can quickly become overwhelming for beginners. Even successful veteran investors run into a snafu from time to time. In group mentoring, we aim to share our experiences, learn from each other, and grow together. Lack of systems and processes: Without clearly defined processes, it's nearly impossible to delegate. As a business owner, you need to be the person to create, develop, and follow the systems necessary to run your operations. A set of checklists may be enough to get you started. Over time you can add detail as you refine your processes. Your system will empower you and bring you peace of mind knowing your business can function without you should the unforeseen arise.Difficulty delegating duties: Let's face it. Many of us like to be in complete control of our business. But once you have your systems and processes in place, it will become easier to farm out some of the work. Offloading non-income-generating tasks to someone else will allow you to focus on income-generating activities that grow your business. A good rule of thumb is, "If you can pay someone else (hourly) to do it for less than what you earn (hourly), consider hiring."Low inventory in the housing market: Attendees talked about the difficulty of finding reasonably priced properties. One participant shared a solution. Consider partnering with a local, top-performing realtor for leads. Provide that person an incentive to give you first-choice as deals arise and nurture your relationship with them. (Hat tip, Chris!)Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSListen in as special guest Ron Galloway breaks down the potential in investing in carbon credits as an asset class. Ron joins us with an extensive background in finance and research. Here he outlines why investing in carbon credits is a can't-lose opportunity.A carbon credit is a bit like a stock certificate in that it represents a certain amount of carbon emissions, for instance, one metric ton of carbon emissions. A company that emits a lot of carbon during its business process can offset its carbon output through the purchase of carbon emissions. If the company emits 30 metric tons of carbon, they buy 30 carbon credits to offset this. This has become so common now that carbon credits are routinely traded in major markets worldwide.This is a must-watch episode for any serious investor looking to diversify during these times of historically high inflation and low-interest rates.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kMWEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSToday Royal Investing featured a special guest, Ron Galloway, who gave an excellent presentation of his market analysis as it relates to interest rates and inflation. Ron broke down what he believes the true numbers to be and how he has arrived at his conclusions. Finally, Ron shared his thoughts about how to navigate these unprecedented times.Inflation defined. In Ron's view inflation is put simply, an increase in the money supply. Nations globally have increased their money supply up to fourfold in just the past 12 months. This has led to historically high inflation which reduces the value of your money over time and drives prices up.How is inflation measured? Ron explained that the inflation numbers given publicly do not take into account essential goods such as food and fuel. Commodities such as these are not as easily able to negate price fluctuations as other goods like electronics. The impact of high inflation is most felt by those with less money.Impact of low-interest rates. Ron defined real interest rates as the rate of interest minus inflation. Historically low, even negative interest rates as in the EU have reduced the incentive for banks to loan money. Instead, we see the top institutions using cash flow for derivatives.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.ENGAGE WITH USAre you ready to take action on Asset Protection, Tax Strategy, or Estate Planning? Take our Financial Freedom Quiz, where we will gather your general information to have a productive conversation. At the end of the quiz, you will have the opportunity to schedule your consultation. https://hubs.la/Q014rfVz0WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSHousing Prices. In 2021 we saw housing prices skyrocket, which became a barrier to entry for new real estate investors and home-buyers alike. This trend is expected to level out with reports capping this year's increases at 3%.Geographic Market Shifts. As prices begin to stabilize, we can expect to see an uptick in first-time homebuyer sales and starter homes. While a large portion of the workforce has transitioned into a working from home situation there has been increased interest in real estate located in suburban and rural areas.Interest Rates. Large gains in interest rates are not expected. This kind of market is ideal for taking equity out of your properties to reinvest elsewhere for higher returns. Blockchain use in real estate is opening up new opportunities in syndication. Cryptocurrency could be a lucrative option for those hoping to hedge against inflation while providing the liquidity needed to fund future deals.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSToday we talked about getting ready for tax filing. We discussed deductions you can take, ways to lower your taxable income, and highlighted the importance of documentation storage and availability. Make sure you have a plan for keeping your documentation in order and that your spouse, partner, or other stakeholders have access. Consider maintaining multiple copies, using a solid digital archive solution, and updating your records regularly.What are some of the most common business deductions you can take?business assets purchased in the current fiscal yearvehicle purchase and/or depreciation if used for businessmileage for business travelhome-office deductionoffice equipmentATM feesHow can you reduce your taxable income?LLC annual meetingCharitable givingSolo-401k contributionsOther retirement plan contributionsWant a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.REGISTER FOR ROYAL TAX for more education specific to tax strategies for real estate investors and attend LIVE on Zoom, Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/KKS7rZG5kM

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONS Learn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSAlthough slightly different from our standard investing topics, the stories and insights shared were powerful and inspiring. Our special guests Russ Morgan and Joey Mure, Wealth Without Wall Street founders, invited us to consider that money isn't the only quality of life measure. Call attendees commented on the divine timing of the concepts covered as we self-reflect on 2021 achievements and prepare for 2022 aspirations.Are you living your life to the fullest or just going through the motions? Many people fall into the trap of the day-to-day grind and never allow themselves to dare to dream. Ask yourself what your dream life would look like relative to friends, family, love, career, and extra-curricular activities.How can you achieve your dream life? We discussed the GPS analogy as it relates to your dream life. GPS technology only works once you set your intended destination. Identify your top goals and chart a path forward to accomplish them. Discover what you were born to do and leverage your strengths, talents, and expertise to build the lifestyle you desire. Create a vision board to keep your dreams top of mind.Do you know your investor DNA? Your investor DNA has to do with things like risk tolerance, time management, and flexibility. Have past failures been a result of operating outside of your DNA? Realign your plan to your personality for a higher likelihood of success. Surround yourself with others on a similar journey to learn and grow while creating your network.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay. REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

Sara Williams is an attorney, an educator, and a top-notch personal brand builder. On top of a thriving legal career at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys (where she recovered more than $15 million for her clients just five years into her time at the firm), Sara dedicates a lot of time to mentoring, advising, and advocating for professional women and young attorneys via her blog, newsletter, and YouTube channel where she unpacks practical strategies for building a successful legal career. I spoke with Sara about the importance of mentorship, the barriers to entry facing women and people of color in the legal field, and how she defines career success at this stage in her life.   What's In This Episode Who is Sara Williams? Sara's law school experience at Cumberland School of Law The importance of a mentor who has accomplished what you would like to accomplish Creating educational spaces where students can be their full selves Redefining career success and self-worth Why digital marketing is the great equalizer Why equity in business starts with equity in our homes

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONSLearn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSJoin me in this session where I will be demystifying the DST (Delaware Statuary Trust). If you're a California investor or even own property in California, you cannot afford to miss out on this information.As usual, we will have group breakout sessions to share your experiences and a Q/A portion. I hope you will consider attending LIVE. Come to learn or share with other investors who run the gamut in their experiences and backgrounds.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay.REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONSLearn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhat are the key benefits of using the Series LLC structure? The Series LLC simplifies operations, promotes growth, and serves to protect assets. It is infinitely scalable, yet only requires one bank account, one set of records, and one entity to form and maintain.How does the Series LLC provide Asset Protection? Asset protection is achieved through the separation of assets, which the Series LLC accomplishes combined with a Land Trust that brings anonymity.What if my state doesn't have the Series LLC? You can form the Series LLC in one state and use it in another because of the Full Faith and Credit Clause in the US Constitution. This means that the Series LLC is recognized in all states.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay.REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONSLearn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSThis week on our live Group Mentoring, join our host, in-house Attorney Megan Templeton as she and Scott break down Estate Planning.Learn how the proper Estate Plan can help you create and preserve generational wealth while sparing loved ones the pain of probate.What are the foundational documents I need for my estate plan? At a minimum, we suggest a pour over will, living trust, medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, and HIPPA release.What is the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust? A revocable trust is a trust in which the terms can be changed at any time. An irrevocable trust describes a trust that cannot be modified after it is created without the consent of the beneficiaries.How often should I update my estate plan? Your estate plan should be updated whenever your circle of people or assets changes. For example, when you get married or if you purchase a new home. A good rule of thumb is to set aside time at least once a year to review and update your estate plan.Aren't all estate plans boilerplate? No. Estate plans are both state-specific and situation-specific. You should take into account your home state's requirements for a valid estate plan and what your personal circumstances are. For example, you may need to discuss a trust which shields from Medicaid or a special needs trust.Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay.REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

ROYAL LEGAL SOLUTIONSLearn how to free your time, protect your assets, and create lasting wealth with asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor, Scott Royal Smith. When a close friend lost over $3 million in a single lawsuit, Scott decided to leave his litigation practice to help people protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. His law firm, Royal Legal Solutions, now helps thousands of real estate investors and entrepreneurs protect more than $1.2 billion in assets. Join Scott as he deconstructs the lawsuit game and shows you how to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth.MEET THE HOSTSScott Royal Smith, Esq., CEO, Real Estate Investor. As the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, I am an asset protection attorney and long-time real estate investor in every asset class in 10+ states. My background in litigation and investing uniquely has provided me with insights into how to best use the law for maximum legal advantage while streamlining operations, taxes, and compliance.Megan Templeton, Esq. Megan Templeton is from Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University and graduated in three years with a Bachelor's in Psychology. While attending Auburn University, Megan was actively involved in the Auburn Honors College and Omega Phi Alpha, a service sorority. Upon graduation from Auburn University, she pursued her Juris Doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and her Master's of Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Megan obtained both her JD and MPA in December 2015. Megan's previous law positions have included clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Alabama, manager of a closing and title company, and currently the owner and principal attorney of Iron City Law, a boutique law firm in Birmingham, AL serving small businesses and the real estate community.KEY TAKEAWAYSYou've probably heard the buzz about Bitcoin, but what about Blockchain? Blockchain is a new technology that could have a big impact on how investment transactions are carried out in the future. Find out about the benefits of blockchain and how it can be used to simplify your business.Here are some questions to help you think about the impacts of blockchain on your business:What impact do blockchain and cryptocurrency have on your current and future portfolio?Have you used these methods previously?Are you interested in using them?How can these methods and technology help you build generational wealth?Want a refresher or to see what you missed? Watch the replay.REGISTER FOR ROYAL INVESTING and attend LIVE on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST.Ready to go beyond basics and take your education to the next level? Get FREE Access to the Asset Protection Vault. This resource contains our top 5 video Masterclasses and ebooks.WEBSITE: http://royallegalsolutions.comLINKEDIN: Check out what folks are saying and make a professional connection with Scott Royal Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/FACEBOOK: Join our exclusive group to discover the tax, legal, & asset protection secrets every real estate investor needs to know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495820367909918/

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Bill Stone, James Stone and Ryals Stone of The Stone Law Group (https://www.stonelaw.net/).    Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   New! Watch GTP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdeO4IodggpSLyhWVdcWKw   Episode Details: The Stone Law Group's trial team -- comprised of father Bill Stone and sons James Stone and Ryals Stone -- explain how they thoroughly investigated a fatal car accident and proved that their client, a promising 19-year-old University of Mississippi student, was not the proximate cause of his own tragic death, as law enforcement investigators initially concluded. In the early morning hours of March 29, 2013, University of Mississippi freshman Price Thornal was attempting to travel from Oxford, Mississippi to his hometown in Tallahassee, Florida to celebrate his father's birthday. Price's Honda Civic was hit head-on by the defendant, who was driving a Dodge Durango on the wrong side of the divided US Hwy 84. Trial lawyers Bill, James and Ryals Stone used the GPS system in Price's car to plot his trajectory and utilized the defendant's cell phone records as evidence of her negligence and opposing trajectory. In spite of the defendant's attempts to cast blame on Price, the Stone Law Group used basic physics as well as expert accident reconstruction to show the jury which car was traveling in the appropriate direction. In November 2021, after just 20 minutes of deliberation, an Early County, Georgia jury found the defendant's negligence to be the proximate cause of Price's death and awarded $26,141,628 in damages.  Click Here to Read/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bios: William Stone: Bill is a trial lawyer from Blakely, Georgia, who specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, professional malpractice, product liability, commercial and consumer fraud cases. The firm's predecessor was founded in 1915 by Bill's grandfather, the late Wm. Lowrey Stone. Past members of the firm include Bill's father, Lowrey S. Stone, who formerly served as Chief Judge of Superior Courts, Pataula Judicial Circuit. Bill was born in Dothan, Alabama, on August 19, 1953. He attended the public schools in Early County, Georgia and graduated from Early County High School in 1971. He attended the University of Georgia College of Business Administration and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting on graduation in 1975. Bill also attended the Netherlands Institute of Industrial Economics near Amsterdam in The Netherlands in 1973. Bill received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1977. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Georgia in 1977 and in the state of Alabama in 1985. He is also member of the bars of the United States District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia, the Middle District of Alabama, and the Central District of Illinois, as well as the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. The publishers of the Martindale Hubble Law Directory have awarded Bill its highest rating (AV) for legal ability and integrity. Bill is a Life Member and past president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and is also a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, the Alabama State Bar, the American Association for Justice, and the Southwest Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Bill has served on the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission that recommends candidates to the Governor for appointment to vacant judgeships in Georgia. He has authored a number of published articles and is a frequent lecturer at legal seminars on the subject of trial practice and tort law. Read Full Bio Here   James Stone: James grew up in Blakely, Georgia and currently lives with his wife, Rachel, in Roswell, Georgia. James practices in our Atlanta office, primarily focusing on cases involving catastrophic personal injury and death from medical negligence, trucking accidents, and motor vehicle accidents. James, a fifth-generation attorney in his family, grew up with an eye always towards practicing law. Watching his father represent clients who lacked the ability to obtain justice for themselves, James always appreciated the work and time invested in pursuing high-stakes litigation and catastrophic injury cases. Now, James works alongside his father and brother, furthering that pursuit of justice and relentlessly fighting for clients and families injured in accidents are wronged by corporations. James is a 2009 graduate of the University of Georgia where he received his BBA in Management Information Systems. Afterward, James attended Atlanta's John Marshall Law School and graduated in 2013. James was admitted to practice law in Georgia in 2013 and Alabama in 2015. James is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Alabama State Bar, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association of Justice, the American Bar Association, and the Sandy Springs Bar Association. James has been involved in numerous complex lawsuits resulting in verdicts or settlements higher than seven figures. In his spare time, James enjoys recreational activities such as mountain biking, running, softball and coaching little league baseball. Read Full Bio   Ryals Stone: Ryals D. Stone is a Partner in the Rome office of Stone Law Group. He represents individual and small business plaintiffs in cases involving catastrophic personal injuries or wrongful death, specifically those caused by motor vehicle accidents or trucking collisions, unsafe premises, industrial boiler explosions, defective products, medical negligence by a medical provider, insurance bad faith or financial fraud, and other civil RICO racketeering conspiracies. During his career as a trial attorney Ryals has handled many complex civil cases and has been an active and integral member of the firm's trial team during numerous multi-week jury trials, which have resulted in verdicts and settlements of over $150 million combined. Ryals is the oldest son of Stone Law Group senior partner William S. Stone. The firm's predecessor was founded in 1915 by Ryals' great-grandfather, the late William Lowrey Stone. Past members of the firm include Ryals' grandfather, Lowrey S. Stone, who later served for 15 years as Chief Judge of Superior Courts, Pataula Judicial Circuit. Upon being admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2010, Ryals proudly became the 5th straight generation of Georgia attorneys in the Stone family. Raised in his hometown of Blakely in rural Southwest Georgia, Ryals went on to earn his undergraduate degree in History from University of Georgia in 2005 and his law degree in 2009 from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. During law school, Ryals also studied International Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Cambridge in England. He earned the highest marks in several of his law school classes, including Trial Advocacy Basic Skills and Professional Responsibility. As a 3rd Year law student he was selected as a distinguished Abraham J. Caruthers Fellow, chosen to mentor Cumberland's renowned first-year legal research and writing program. Throughout his final year of law school, Ryals gained valuable practice experience as a law clerk in the Bessemer, Alabama District Attorney's Office and for the In-House Counsel at Southern Progress Corporation. Ryals is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts of the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Georgia. He is a Champion member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), American Association of Justice (AAJ), Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG), the Rome Bar Association, and he currently serves as President of the Pataula Circuit Bar Association. He has continuously served as a voting member of GTLA's Executive Committee since 2013 and currently serves as an elected officer of the Civil Justice PAC's Board of Directors. He has served GTLA's Verdict Editorial Board as a Board member and frequent contributing author since 2015. Ryals currently serves on the Board of Governors of AAJ as one of only 5 Governors from Georgia. Ryals has also served multiple terms on the Board of Directors for the State Bar of Georgia's Young Lawyers Division. However, above any of his career achievements Ryals is most proud of his role as the founding member and inaugural Co-Chair of GTLA's “LEAD” Program (“Leadership Education and Advanced Direction”), a leadership academy he co-created specifically for talented young Georgia trial lawyers. Today, the program boasts nearly 100 LEAD alumni over its first five years, many of whom are now counted as among GTLA's highest-ranking officers and Board members. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

So what is happiness? Do we need to be happy? What's the relationship between happiness and a meaningful life? Len Mitchell is a professor of philosophy at Pace University in New York, where he teaches a popular undergraduate course on the Philosophy of Happiness. Len came to this field later in life, retiring from Time Warner after a 22- year career as a tax attorney. Topics include:Taking advantage of a buy-out from his company at the age of 50 and embarking on a six year quest to get a Ph.D. in philosophyThe challenges of studying the subject when he had no undergraduate background in itHow college courses can add value to your life as an older studentThe importance of finding a mentor—and becoming a mentor for someone elseThe philosophy of happiness:  Eudaimonia, of human flourishingReligion vs philosophy as guides to happinessHappiness as a sense of life purposeThe importance of embracing new experiences.Dr. E. Len Mitchell is a Lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies.  He holds a baccalaureate degree from Auburn University (1973), a Juris Doctorate degree from Cumberland School of Law (Samford University, 1976), law masters degrees (LL.M.s) i from New York University (1978, 1989), and a Ph.D. from City University of New York Graduate Center (2007). After taking an early retirement from Time Warner, he studied philosophy from 2001 to 2007, culminating in his Ph.D. in Philosophy.  He has taught at Pace University in New York since 2008.Resources:These are the books that Prof Mitchell uses in his course on the philosophy of happiness:Happiness: A History by Darrin McMahon, 2006Aristotle's Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life, 2019The Power of Meaning:  Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness, Emily Esfahani Smith, 2017.Man's Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl, 1959

Born in Vietnam, Lynelle Long felt like an outsider as the only nonwhite child in her family and community in Victoria, Australia. As an adoptee, she spent her entire adult life fighting to understand and connect with her identity and her past — a basic fundamental human right that was taken from her. While the accurate number is grossly underreported, the UN estimates that around 260,000 adoptions take place worldwide each year-- of them, roughly half are adopted into American families. When we hear about adoption, we often overlook the horrors of international and domestic scams that perpetuate the exploitation of children. In this episode, we'll unpack the financial incentives of international adoption systems that fuel the theft of children from their families. What are the hidden schemes that enable the kidnapping and sale of adoptees? How can we protect adoptees and adoptive families from abusive systems where they have no rights or support services? Featuring policy and advocacy insights from experts: Julie G. Rosicky, Executive Director of International Social Service-USA and David Smolin, and David Smolin, International Lawyer and Director of the Center for Children, Law and Ethics at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. -- Finding Humanity is a production of Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media. Subscribe, rate and leave us a review. For more information, visit findinghumanitypodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @find_humanity and Facebook.

Debt is of course an overwhelming subject to talk about. Most people who are in debt feel trapped and have nowhere to go. The best solution to this problem is to understand what the banks and creditors are thinking, hence the name of the show; Thinking Like a Bank. Today's guest is attorney Shawn Yesner who is going to talk about crushing debt. Shawn M. Yesner is a Florida native, born in Tampa and raised in Miami. After graduating from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Shawn enrolled in the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, graduating with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree in 1998. Prior to starting his own practice, Shawn was an associate attorney at one of the largest lender foreclosure firms in Florida. There Shawn learned how to prosecute foreclosures quickly and efficiently, representing such lenders as Freddie Mac, Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA), Chase, Countrywide, and many other subprime lenders in all aspects for foreclosure litigation, bankruptcy, loss mitigation negotiations, and title insurance /title litigation. In 2004, Shawn left the plaintiff's side of the practice to form a law firm focused on helping homeowners keep their homes or get rid of their homes while incurring minimal liability.. After building a successful multi-practice firm, Shawn founded Yesner Law, P.L., again with the focus of helping homeowners, consumers and others eliminate the financial bullies in their lives. Shawn has been a speaker at multiple Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Realtor® Education Seminars and Networking Seminars sponsored by Law Review CLE, National Business Institute (NBI), the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), Business Network International (BNI), Tampa Bay Business Owners (TBBO), and has authored an article entitled Loan Modifications Can Help Borrowers Keep Their Homes as part of a book titled Florida Foreclosure: What Lawyers Need to Know Now published by Thomson Reuters in 2009. In November 2015, The Crushing Debt Podcast was launched and can now be heard on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and other podcast players. The podcast supports the lawfirm, with the message that “everything will be okay.” In September 2018, Shawn's book, Crushing Debt: 9 Strategies to Eliminate Financial Bullies was released and is available on Amazon.com. Shawn serves his Tampa Bay community as a volunteer pro bono attorney for the Stetson University College of Law Veterans Law Institute, and the St. Petersburg Bar Association Community Law Program. He is also active within his home community serving on the Board of Directors and Variance Committee for the Westchase Community Association. Shawn also coaches his sons in soccer for the Westchase Soccer Association, and basketball at the YMCA. Shawn, his wife and two sons live in Westchase, FL.

PodCaster: André Prado de Vasconcelos Juiz Federal da 7º Vara Federal da Seção Judiciária de Minas Gerais. Professor da Escola Superior Dom Helder Câmara. Mestre em Direito pela Cumberland School of Law – Samford University – Birmingham – AL – EUA (convalidação pela UFC). Ex—Vice Presidente da AJUFE (1ª Região). Ex-Presidente da AJUFEMG (Associação do Juizes Federais de Minas Gerais). Ex-diretor do Foro da Seção Judiciária de Minas Gerais. Entrevista gravada em maio 2021, durante o período de isolamento social provocado pela pandemia de COVID-19. Entrevistador: Desembargador Federal Márcio Antônio Rocha Assuntos do PodCast: Exame da Ação Civil de Perdimento de Bens in rem ou Ação de Extinção do Domínio, mecanismo existente no ordenamento civil americano e que se quer seja adotado no Brasil. Conceituação de extinção do domínio. Exame comparado das principais discussões constitucionais a respeito do tema nos EUA e o exame de matérias semelhantes pelas Cortes Brasileiras. Análise do Projeto de Lei nº 3.855/19 (já aprovado no Senado Federal) que, entre outras matérias, intitui a Extinção Civil de Domínio nos moldes propostos pela ENCCLA. Informações adicionais: https://www.trf4.jus.br/trf4/controlador.php?acao=pagina_visualizar&id_pagina=1559 Ficha Técnica: Podcast: Extinção Civil de Domínio Podcaster: Juiz Federal André Prado de Vasconcelos Entrevistador: Desembargador Federal Márcio Antônio Rocha Publicado em: 20 de maio de 2021 Duração: 26min 04s

ACRE Data Analytics Coordinator Stuart Norton talk to D. Scott McLain, CCIM, principal and managing broker of Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate about real estate and economic development in north Alabama including updates on retail, multi-family, land and residential sectors.    -- D. Scott McLain, CCIM, of Huntsville, Alabama, is Principal and Managing Broker of Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate. McLain has served as Southern Division Chair of Governmental Affairs for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Additionally McLain serves as Chair of the Retail Group of Coldwell Banker Commercial globally and also has served as member of the Coldwell Banker Commercial National Advisory Board. McLain is a retail developer, an advocate for downtown redevelopment, and a proponent of adaptive reuse of existing real – estate improvements. Very active in local, state, and national civic, political, and professional activities, McLain holds a degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law. Most recently, McLain graduated from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) for the Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP) designation in commercial real estate (2007), and serves on the Harvard GSD Alumni Council.         Scott is a member of ACRE's Leadership Council.

TOPIC:  Applying to and making it through and starting a business while in law school.   BUSINESS LEVEL:  Entrepreneur Stage– have a business and need to work on contracts and brand protection   BIO: Courtney is a third-year law student at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. At Cumberland, Courtney serves as President of Cumberland's Class of 2021, a Judge Abraham Caruthers Fellow, and a member of the Career Development Advisory Board, the Black Law Student Association, and the Women in Law Society.  Before attending law school, Courtney worked as a tour manager and traveled the world with some of her favorite Grammy award-winning artists and musicians. Courtney also worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Growing Kings, Inc., where she was introduced to research and policy, and decided to expand her capacity to assist others by attending law school. To confirm her interest in the legal profession, Courtney worked as a litigation paralegal for the Labor-Employment practice at 5 Points Law Group.  With a passion for giving back to her community, Courtney is currently serving as a Member of the Rotaract Club of Birmingham. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys traveling abroad, attending concerts, working on my golf game, and working with LRY Media Group as a Corporate Event Logistics Coordinator. Upon graduating from law school and passing the bar, Courtney will be employed as a Staff Attorney at Protective Life Corporation.   WHY LAW MATTERS TO HER  It's very diverse and it comes with a plethora of opportunities!    HER BIGGEST STRUGGLE IN LAW Knowing everything doesn't have to be figured out right now.    SPEAKER: Courtney Howard Always Love Your Scalp CEO and Full Operator Natural-based hair products that that will relieve your scalp of flakes, psoriasis, dermatitis, and dryness to stimulate healthy hair growth!   TOPIC KEY TAKEAWAYS: Applying to and making it through law school + starting a product-based business? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trademark-that-thursdays/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trademark-that-thursdays/support

"You want a 30(b)(6) cross-examined and torn to shreds? I'm your girl." - Sara Williams Why do you need to be authentic to reach your maximum potential? How did Sara Williams go from aspiring sports agent to top dog at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys? Why does the legal industry still have a long way to go to be truly diverse? How can "being yourself" help you in front of a jury? Attorney and Educator Sara Williams is a Leading Trial Attorney at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys. After attending Cumberland Law School and quickly falling in love with the work of a trial lawyer, Sara made her way to Shunnarah’s empire in 2013. Sara has built up a name for herself as a truly formidable lawyer, and she litigates on various cases from motor vehicle negligence to wrongful deaths. As well as her work as an attorney, Sara is an educator. Serving as adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Cumberland School of Law, Sara helps students "flip the switch" and go from good attorneys to great attorneys. Advocate of Authenticity One of Sara's core strengths is authenticity, and her main goal as an educator and mentor is to help others recognize that you cannot reach your full potential while you're pushing against — or hiding — who you truly are. We discuss what it means to be authentic and the impact it’s had on Sara's journey. We also talk about her ongoing work to help others defeat generations of social conditioning to unleash their true voices, and why having authentic mentors is vital for personal and professional development. Career Growth: Chase Skills, Not Roles The factor that has most influenced Sara's career choices isn't money or titles, but skills. Time and time again, Sara's need for professional growth has made her choose learning opportunities over bigger paychecks — and even abandon the familiarity of one job for the educational value of another. Sara explores why it's important to always be learning and why you should value opportunities to develop your skillset over bigger salaries or fancier offices. We also talk about how this single belief influenced Sara's trajectory and put her on the path to become the lawyer she is today. Key takeaways: Don't worry about your weaknesses. Focus more on your strengths, and be great at a few things rather than average at a lot of things. Find a mentor you can be vulnerable with and who makes you feel comfortable, so you can develop your authentic voice and build confidence. Be confident in your abilities, and don't be afraid to show it. The quickest way to lose a skill is to hide it away. Links and Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Michael Mogill Facebook Michael Mogill Twitter Michael Mogill Instagram Michael Mogill LinkedIn Crisp Video Website Crisp Video Facebook Crisp Video Group Twitter Crisp Video Instagram Crisp Video LinkedIn Sara Williams LinkedIn Sara Williams Website Sara Williams YouTube

Castle & Key Distillery has resurrected a giant in the Kentucky Bourbon industry, the Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.  And after many years of restoring the fabled location, Castle & Key has released their first whiskey. Restoration Rye, an aptly named whiskey, is the first rye whiskey to be released from this location as well.  We are joined by co-founder Wes Murry and Blender Brett Connors to discuss the distillery’s history, its whiskey, and their plans for the future.  We taste through Batch 1 of Castle & Key's Restoration Rye during the episode and find that it was well worth the wait. We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast.  If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers, Scott, Michael & JakeBourbon Lens About the Distillery:  Castle & Key is steeped in Kentucky distilling history, and yet it also presents a reimagining of Kentucky spirits for the future. When attorney Will Arvin came across photographs of an abandoned distillery in 2012, he couldn’t stop thinking about its legacy and the history of the property, previously known as Old Taylor Distillery. He decided to take a visit to the property, and within minutes this industry outsider was inspired to abandon a successful career path to build a meaningful new life for the distillery. After meeting financial advisor, Wes Murry, through a mutual friend, both of their visions became centered around the belief that consistency in flavor is not the only important factor that spirits enthusiasts' value, but rather that people are drawn to high-quality spirits that offer a new tasting experience. The Old Taylor Distillery has a revered place in Kentucky distilling history. In 1887, when Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. built the distillery, he intended it to both produce high-quality spirits and stand out from the crowd with its distinctive architectural charm to become the birthplace of bourbon tourism. Inspired by European architecture, the site features a Castle, a classical Springhouse, and Sunken Garden. In 1920, however, Prohibition forced the closing of the distillery and over the course of the next century, the property changed owners and occupants several times, until it fell into ruin. In 2014, Will and Wes began restoring this historic bourbon icon with a focus on changing the narrative around Kentucky spirits. They created a team of like minded people from inside and outside the industry to resurrect the castle by creating Castle & Key Distillery, which opened its doors in 2018. Taking up Colonel Taylor’s dedication to his home state, Castle & Key strives to use local ingredients when possible. Castle & Key makes everything that they sell from carefully selected grains and always chooses to do things in a thoughtful way – even when it’s not the easy way. About the Spirits: Castle & Key’s strategy works to reimagine how Kentucky spirits is showcased by creating consistently high- quality expressions that are unique with each release, instead of striving for one singular flavor profile. Restoration Rye, the first whiskey from the Castle & Key team since its founding in 2014. The highly anticipated release pays tribute to the restoration of the historic property, which was once the iconic Old Taylor Distillery, originally built over a century ago. Castle & Key will also release Roots of Ruin Gin and Sacred Spring Vodka, all of which will appear in dynamic newly designed bottles. All new releases will be available for purchase in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia beginning in December. In addition, Castle & Key also reveals its new look with the introduction of Restoration Rye, Sacred Spring Vodka and Roots of Ruin Gin. “We partnered with Stranger & Stranger to make our vision come to life and we couldn’t be more excited about the new look,” says Co-Founder Wes Murry. “The new bottle designs honor the history of our property, those who helped restore the property to its former glory, and the imaginative team that crafted our spirits.” Restoration Rye (BATCH #1: 51.5% ABV; $39.99 SRP; 13,200 bottles) (BATCH #2: 49.5% ABV; $39.99 SRP; 12,540 bottles) The 2020 Restoration Rye, a name that speaks to the restoration of the distillery, features two batches, both with unique flavor profiles. Batch #1 is created from a blend of 60 barrels, and Batch #2 is comprised of 57 barrels. During the blending process, barrels are grouped into pods with specific sensory profiles. Those pods are then blended to achieve the unique, high-quality flavor profiles. No whiskey release from Castle & Key will ever taste the same as each other. Batch #1 Tasting Notes: AROMA: Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Toast, Dried Figs, Pipe Tobacco, Baking Chocolate, Orange Peel TASTE: Sweet Baking Spice, Cinnamon Roll, Caramelized Sugar, Dried Currants, and LightlY Roasted Almonds FINISH: Sweet with light hints of maple syrup and dark honey Batch #2 Tasting Notes: AROMA: Bright, Lemon Peel, Toasted Oak, Apricot, Wildflower, Honey, Graham Cracker TASTE: Pie Crust, Honeysuckle, Mint, Agave Nectar, Dry Cinnamon, Light Stone Fruit FINISH: Cooling, Camphoraceous with light mouth numbing Roots of Ruin Gin (53% ABV; 750ml, $32.99) A spirit that speaks to the restoration of the property from its ruinous state, Roots of Ruin Gin represents the overgrowth of botanicals used in the recipe. A classic spirit, reimagined to delight, Castle & Key gin begins with their rye whiskey base that is distilled into vodka. The vodka distillate is then redistilled, and vapor infused with juniper and a thoughtful selection of seven native herbs and botanicals. The result is a distinct, complex, and heavily aromatic flavor profile offering bright and floral and soft pine scents and balanced notes of citrus and lemon verbena, followed by spicy ginger and sweet chamomile flower. Sacred Spring Vodka (40% ABV; 750ml, $26.99) Sacred Spring Vodka is crafted from a whiskey base and redistilled to the highest proof and purity to maintain a vibrant character and rich mouthfeel. The aroma offers a light and sweet scent, with hints of cashew and citrus. The taste has clean citrus notes followed by vanilla bean and a hint of buttered toast, while the finish is silky and rich with lingering sweetness. About Co-Founder Will Arvin Will is a lifelong Kentucky resident born and raised in Lexington. Before founding Castle & Key, he was an attorney whose experience with construction and real-estate projects made him well-suited for the challenges of resurrecting this bourbon icon. Will is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, where he earned degrees in Economics and Spanish, before attending Cumberland School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree. In 2014, Will left his law practice to pursue his dream of owning a Kentucky distillery and, as luck would have it, he came across the distillery online that was only a 30-minute drive from his home in Nicholasville, KY, and one visit later he fell in love. Growing up in bourbon country, it’s natural that Will developed an admiration and appreciation for the craft of creating spirits - from the grains and mashing, to the distillation process, the aging and the blending. The challenge to restore the site and start a new venture in crafting unique spirits was the opportunity that he had always been looking for. About Co-Founder Wes Murry Wes brings over two decades of financial and operational experience to Castle & Key. His industry experience spans a wide range from transportation to finance to consumer goods. Originally from Lancaster, PA, and growing up with a strong work ethic from working at both his grandfather and father’s businesses, Wes gained the skills that are instrumental in becoming a successful businessman. Wes moved to Kentucky in 2011 and is a graduate of Dickinson College located in Carlisle, PA, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics and Computer Science before attending Vanderbilt University, where he earned an MBA in finance, operations, and strategy. In the fall of 2014, Will introduced Wes to the former site of the Old Taylor Distillery and it didn’t take Wes long to realize the opportunity and instrumental role he could play in building Castle & Key. Wes began to research the industry and was given the opportunity and excitement he always dreamt of having in his career.  Wes and Will continue to maintain the vision of Castle & Key and make sure each member of the team is continuing to drive company strategy while holding true to the company’s core values. About Brett Connors, Blender and Brand Ambassador  Brett Connors knows hospitality. Having spent more than a decade in food and beverage, he has refined his skills in the industry and has built a wealth of knowledge in the world of spirits, wine, and beer. As Blender and Brand Ambassador at Castle & Key Distillery, Brett applies his expertise in these fields to reimagine how Kentucky spirits are presented to the world by working on the creative side of Castle & Key's research and development team, utilizing his tasting skills to test different flavors while blending, as well as assisting with product strategy in order to produce spirits that encompass distinct flavor profiles. Brett grew up in Winchester, VA, before attending George Mason University. After graduating with a double major, Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Conflict Analysis Resolution in 2011, he went on to attend a dual master’s degree program, between George Mason and the University of Malta. Upon returning to the United States, Brett moved to Kentucky, where he opened Old Bourbon County Kitchen in 2015, and after that he knew he wanted to pursue his passion for bourbon more actively by working with a producer directly, that producer was Castle & Key.  Brett began working with Castle & Key in 2016 and throughout his time he has worked with the team to identify the best barrels for production each year, and even assisted Castle & Key with getting listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He has worked with the research team to create unique and ever evolving seasonal gins that expand Kentucky's reputation beyond bourbon distillation. Today, each day is different for Brett. From hosting visitors and sharing the story and products of Castle & Key to pursuing his passion for blending by getting creative in the “kitchen,” he wears many hats while at the Castle. In the future, he hopes to continue to create experiences and products that capture the excitement and passion for the site’s history and overall quality of the spirits they produce, and to create an honest space where spirits can be accurately and openly discussed.    Castle & Key As a Destination:  Located at 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY Popular travel destination for spirits and history enthusiasts alike as it offers experiences of the many historical parts of the property including, the Boiler Room, Taylorton Station, Counter 17, the Springhouse and the Botanical Trail, as well as explorations of its production process and guided tastings. The distillery is currently open for guests to explore the grounds at their leisure from Friday - Sunday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Note that currently, guided tastings and production experiences are not available due to COVID-19. For information about Castle & Key please visit https://castleandkey.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook Libsyn photo credit: Castle & Key

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Brett Turnbull of Turnbull Law Firm (https://turnbulllawfirm.com/) and Jerome Tapley of Cory Watson Attorneys (https://www.corywatson.com/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Trial lawyers Brett Turnbull of Turnbull Law Firm and Jerome Tapley of Cory Watson Attorneys explain how they successfully represented grieving father Hilario Cruz after his wife and two young daughters were killed in a car crash caused by a faulty brake system. In 2012, a 2004 Infiniti QX56 SUV driven by Solomon Mathenge t-boned a Dodge Caravan in Los Angeles, resulting in the death of the driver, Hilario's wife, and daughters Stephanie, 4 and Hilda, 6. Solomon insisted that his brakes were not working properly. Originally charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter, Solomon later joined the case as an additional plaintiff, separately represented, against Nissan North America, Inc., due to the discovery of a history of braking issues in Infiniti vehicles. Nissan knew as early as 2003 that select models were equipped with a defective braking software with a "delta stroke sensor," which unnecessarily activated the car's optimized hydraulic braking. Despite this knowledge, Nissan failed to recall the vehicle or notify all vehicle owners. In 2017, a Los Angeles jury found Nissan's negligence to be 100% responsible for the three wrongful deaths and awarded plaintiffs compensatory damages totaling $24,931,109.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bios: BRETT TURNBULL: Brett Turnbull has embraced the philosophy of keeping clients first in distinguishing himself as a leading trial lawyer, recognized for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. When Brett goes before a jury, he realizes he has one job: to get justice for his client by proving their claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict. Brett has more than a decade of successful courtroom experience in complex litigation, including trucking cases, product liability, automobile defects, pediatric burns, traumatic brain injury and nursing home malpractice. Respect for individuals and for the justice system led Brett, a graduate of the University of Alabama, to pursue legal studies at The Cumberland School of Law. There, he discovered his true passion: trial law. As a class leader, Brett won national recognition for his trial advocacy skills. That leadership track continued throughout Brett's legal career. Today, he gives back to his profession by serving in leadership positions with the Alabama Association for Justice, Alabama State Bar, and Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Brett and his wife Dawn have been married for 13 years and have four children–Brett, Arden, Miller, and Bess. When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Brett and his family outside playing their favorite sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and tennis. They also enjoy taking time out of their busy schedule to relax at the lake or the beach for a weekend. The Turnbulls are active members at South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Read Full Bio   JEROME TAPLEY: For Jerome Tapley, the decision to become a lawyer was a deeply personal one. When he was a boy, a family member died in a workplace accident. Jerome witnessed first-hand how lawyers could make a difference in people's lives. The trial lawyers who represented his family successfully held the responsible party accountable for the tragedy, and he knew then that he wanted to be a trial lawyer. His road toward achieving that goal was not easy, but hard work has never been an obstacle for him. Jerome was born in Alexander City, Alabama - a hard-working, cotton mill town that taught him the values of persistence, keeping his word, and doing his best. The lessons learned from his community propelled Jerome to become the first college graduate in his family. He graduated from Auburn University Montgomery, where he was Student Government President, and earned his law degree through Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is now a principal at Cory Watson Attorneys, focusing 100 percent on courtroom litigation and trial, including Class Action, Mass Tort, and Products Liability Litigation. He is admitted to all state and federal courts in Alabama and Florida. Jerome's peers rightly view him as an accomplished trial lawyer, having tried cases in multiple venues across the country including a $25 million verdict for plaintiffs in an automotive defect case against Nissan in California, a $10 million wrongful death verdict in Alabama, and a $50 verdict against DuPont for pollution caused cancer in Ohio. Notwithstanding his courtroom accomplishments, Jerome is more than a trial lawyer. Since joining Cory Watson in 2003, Jerome has become a shareholder, Co-Chair of the Class Action & Consumer Fraud litigation group, and a member of the firm's management committee. He has also served as Lead Counsel in a multitude of certified nationwide consumer fraud class actions against large corporations in jurisdictions across the country; has years of experience as Lead Counsel in multiple cases representing state Attorneys General, represented nearly every city and county in the State of Arkansas against every major Opioid manufacturer and distributor; and served leading roles for the firm in Multi-District Litigation, including appointment as Co-Lead Counsel in In re Google Inc. Gmail Litigation, MDL 2430. Jerome's cases often involve recalls or product redesigns resulting not only in financial recovery for the class, but also increased safety for the public. One such litigation involved two certified nationwide consumer fraud class actions against fireplace manufacturers who made dangerous glass-front fireplaces, successfully changing industry design standards to prevent severe third-degree burns to infants and toddlers. Jerome has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kelli, for 20 years. Kelli is a pediatrician and loving mom to their two daughters, Madeline and Harper. In his free time, you can find Jerome with his family or quail hunting with his bird dog Duke. The Tapley family is active at Haven Field Community Church, where Jerome serves as Chairman of the Elders. Though Jerome has a variety of hobbies and interests, one of his favorite quotes speaks to his hard-working background: “No one has ever drowned in sweat.” - Lou Holtz. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2