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Keith Weinhold breaks down how recent presidential housing policies could influence real estate investors and everyday homebuyers.  Then he walks through four different ways to eventually exit your investment properties—including a little-known strategy most investors have never heard of—so you can start thinking about how you'll one day harvest your gains, potentially with minimal or no taxes, while still preserving your wealth and flexibility. Episode Page: GetRichEducation.com/589 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  For predictable 10-12% quarterly returns, visit FreedomFamilyInvestments.com/GRE or text  1-937-795-8989 to speak with a freedom coach Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com or text 'GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Keith Weinhold  0:01   Keith, welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, the presidential administration has made some weighty decisions that could affect the real estate market for years. Then when it's time for you to sell your investment property, there are some smart ways to do it and some big mistakes to avoid. We're talking about four options for your real estate exit strategy, including the little discussed 721 exchange today on get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  0:32   Since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show guests and key top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com   Russell Gray  1:18   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:28   Welcome to GRE you're inside one of America's longest running and most listened to shows on real estate investing. This is Get Rich Education. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, if you're working for the weekend, then you had better examine your Monday to Friday and start investing for leverage in income that's generated today. The good news is that down the road, when it comes time for you to sell your investment property, hopefully, after decades of handsome profits, even if that is years away, there are a lot of good options for you, including multiple ones that are tax deferred and effectively tax free. I'll discuss that later today, what we know, and what history has proven, is that savers lose wealth, stock investors maintain wealth, real estate investors build wealth. And I contend that within the discipline of real estate, being the investor is the best job of all of them, because, look, realtors rarely build wealth. Property managers that don't actually own the real estate, they also rarely build wealth. And the people on your maintenance team, they don't build wealth either. Now, as much as we might appreciate all these service professionals, I mean, I sure do this is not meant to disparage them. I'm trying to help you pick the right lane in real estate. Know that you're doing the right thing. Do the right thing before you do things right. By their own admission, the National Association of Realtors, the NAR they will tell you that the median gross income for a realtor is. Do you want to guess? Any guess as to what the median gross income for a realtor is? It is $58,100. that's it.    Keith Weinhold  3:37   And realize that's the figure being reported by the trade organization that represents the industry too licensed sales agents. Median income that's even lower. It is $41,700 also per the NAR I see myself realtors that have been in business 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, and all that time, they have never bought a single investment property for themselves. Instead, a lot of them spend their entire career helping other people get rich while they never get on the treadmill. But do you know what is even crazier to me, crazier than that, it's the number of people that manage properties, including some of my own property managers that I hire, and they don't own any investment real estate themselves. And I think that's crazy, because managers are doing what is one of the toughest jobs in real estate, always having to walk that tightrope, arbitrating between the property owner and the tenant, and as a result, often pleasing nobody. They're sort of like the football referee, the baseball umpire, the property manager they have to deal with The problem tenant. The manager has to bug the tenant to collect the late rent, and then your maintenance people. You know, I just met up with a contractor that's putting new flooring in one of my rentals. He's got a sense of humor, and he wore this great t shirt that says, I'm here because you broke it. I love that. But now his compensation isn't too shabby, but he's trading his time for dollars, and the income stops when his work stops. The lesson is, be the asset owner.    Keith Weinhold  5:35   Now this presidential administration has shaken up a lot of policies, good or bad we've got a bunch of new directives centered on the housing market. And really, this shouldn't come as any sort of surprise, since be mindful, the current White House occupant is a long time New York City Real Estate Investor, some of the more recent weighty moves that can affect you are banning institutional investors from buying single family homes that they turn into rentals, and the other one is a $200 billion bond purchase program aimed at reducing mortgage rates. Okay, whether those two things happen or not, it's good to look at their effect, how they move a real estate market, because when you understand the effects, then you learn a lesson, even if you're listening to this episode 10 years from now, the move to ban institutional investors. We're talking about conglomerate groups like Blackstone and invitation homes. The move to ban them from buying single family rentals is to try to reduce the demand and therefore, hopefully lower the price of single family homes in order to help affordability. Okay, that could work in concept. But here's the other thing that it does, there would be fewer rentals available on the market, because most institutional investors do buy those build to rent properties, that's what they're looking to acquire. So it's sort of what most any real estate investor would want. They would get higher rents and maybe some somewhat lower purchase prices, or at least a lower appreciation rate. But this whole move to ban institutional investors, that is mostly a nothing burger, that's all we're talking about here. And here's why you cannot undo the institutional purchases that were already made, and a lot of those got made, a lot of them during the pandemic. So it would only be banning new purchases. And another important point to consider here is how small this market is. I think these institutional buyers make a whole lot of outsized noise and often get pointed to as the boogeyman for running up prices of real estate. But that's not true. Only about two to 3% of single family rentals are owned by these giant investors, at least the ones that have over 1000 units. Okay, so this all sounds good as a political platitude. You trying to do something about it? I sort of understand that, but this ban, it just would not move the market very much at all now, perhaps a slight move could be triggered in cities that do have a lot of institutional ownership, like Atlanta, Jacksonville, Charlotte, but really little effect. The second directive from the President is having Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy $200 billion worth of mortgage bonds. This is really an effort to drive down mortgage rates and bring down monthly payments and make the cost of home ownership more affordable. The translation here for you is that whenever you inject money into something, money tends to flow more freely and rates get lower, kind of lowering the dam wall height, like I have given to you in other examples, when you buy bonds that demand pushes up bond prices, which lowers bond yields. And mortgage rates are tied to those lowered bond yields. And as soon as this was announced, like the very next day, mortgage rates fell into the high fives, yes, under 6% for the first time in three years. But the last thing effect of this that's been studied, and it's been shown to reduce mortgage rates by about three tenths of 1% so not nothing, but sort of small. However, if they're buying down rates like this one time, well then they might do it multiple times. So there you go. There are two recent directives from the president banning institutional investors from buying single family homes and buying mortgage bonds to lower mortgage rates.    Keith Weinhold  10:00   Either one of them with seismic effects. It's sort of like the 50 year mortgage proposal that the administration made a while ago, and that's probably not going to become a reality anytime soon, if ever. Here's a question that I have for you, and I'll let you answer. Do you like free markets, or would you rather have big government? Well, each of these directives are more government intervention into the free market, whether you like that or not. Another way to say it is that stuff like this makes a lot of splashy headlines, but it's not a bigger deal than a Philadelphia Eagles football game,at least. You know how these forces can move markets now    Keith Weinhold  10:46   straight ahead, it's the concise, definitive audio guide to selling your investment property. I'm going to detail four different ways that you can do it in this guide, including tax deferred and effectively, tax free methods. When you're able to defer taxes over and over again throughout your entire life, they effectively become tax free. You never have any tax obligation. Also, I will discuss one way of selling your property that you're probably not familiar with and you might have never heard about before in your life. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to Episode 589 of get rich education.    Keith Weinhold  11:27   You know, most people think they're playing it safe with their liquid money, but they're actually losing savings accounts and bonds don't keep up when true inflation eats six or 7% of your wealth every single year, I invest my liquidity with FFI freedom family investments in their flagship program. Why fixed 10 to 12% returns have been predictable and paid quarterly. There's real world security backed by needs based real estate like affordable housing, Senior Living and health care. Ask about the freedom flagship program when you speak to a freedom coach there, and that's just one part of their family of products, they've got workshops, webinars and seminars designed to educate you before you invest. Start with as little as 25k and finally, get your money working as hard as you do. Get started at Freedom family investments.com/gre. Or or send a text now it's 1-937-795-8989, yep, text their freedom coach, directly. Again. 1-937-795-8989,   Keith Weinhold  12:39   the same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group and MLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage, start your pre qual and even chat with President chailey Ridge personally, while it's on your mind, start at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com   Russell Gray  13:12   Hi. This is Russell Gray, Main Street capitalist. You're listening to the get rich education show with Keith weinholden. Remember, don't quit your Daydream.    Keith Weinhold  13:20   You welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, and I'm coming to you from Colorado Springs today, where I'm attending the real estate guys create your future goals retreat event, yeah, a goals event allows one to get introspective. One part of it is learning how I can serve you better on this show. Every week, since I do pour a lot of thought into what I share with you here. How much yeah, just, how much did this event mean to me? Well, my team is in the NFL playoffs, and I was willing to miss some playoff football for this.   Speaker 1  14:07    That's inexcusable, inexcusable. Playoffs. Don't talk about playoffs. You kidding me? Playoffs? I just hope we can win a game.   Keith Weinhold  14:19   Yeah, yeah. That is, that is, of course, the classic rant from a former NFL coach, Jim Mora. Maybe Jim needs to attend the goals retreat to put things into perspective here. now, whether it's just a few years from now or it's decades into your future, at some point we're all going to exit the real estate investing game, even if that's not until the day we die. I'll talk about that with whatever endeavor you're in. It is good to begin with. The end In mind. there's a good chance that you're either in real estate acquisition mode now, or you once were. Or where you're going to be in that real estate acquisition mode in the future, but after this accumulation phase of your life, hopefully, which you've turned into financial freedom through real estate, after that, you're going to be in the mode where, since you've already made it, you're going to want to just maintain the portfolio that you have or stop acquiring or you will want to sell eventually. The good news is that there are a lot of good options for selling your property and doing it, tax deferred and effectively tax free. Now I will not talk about selling your primary residence so much, though, this is focused on exiting from your investment property, primary residence sales rules with the IRS is that your first 250k of gain is exempt from capital gains tax if you're single, and your first 500k is shielded from tax if you're married. Quite a marriage incentive there.    Keith Weinhold  15:59   But as we focus on investment properties. This is influenced by a question from one of our older GRE listeners, 62 year old, Mark, who wrote in last year, was such a good question and I answered his question on air last month. I'll basically expand on that answer today. Mark said he has listened to every GRE episode ever, and therefore, congratulations, he made it. He reached financial freedom, and he's got a sizable portfolio. Some of his properties are paid off. Others are leveraged. But see, Mark is hesitant to buy more property because he's already made it his wife doesn't want more properties because she associates it with him having to do more work. Now, when you're still in pursuit of financial freedom, well, you don't mind investing a small slice of your time each month into real estate, a little light management, remotely, maybe, but once your residual income exceeds all of your expenses, well, then at that point, your time is going to start to become more valuable. So let's look at four here, four solid options for exiting your property, and then I'm going to examine the pros and cons of each one. The first of four is simply to sell real estate in the conventional way, just a plain sale to a buyer, where you see that it gets fixed up and you list it and you sell it outright. Well, the pros of this are is that it gets you to your exit, and it also turns your equity into cash. The cons, the downside of doing it this way is that you're going to give up your ongoing stream of income. Your Cash Flow is going to be gone. You might have to remove tenants, depending on your scenario. You have to fix up and stage the home to prepare it for the market. That could be as little as 5k or as much as 50k or more, depending on the size of your real estate, you're going to have to pay a real estate agent a commission of 3% or more and pay capital gains tax of 15% or more. That's one five. And you'll also have to pay depreciation recapture, and of course, you don't have to pay 15% of the total asset value. It's just 15% of the value gain during the time that you held this property, right? So the tax and fix up cost can eat into your profit with this first of four ways to sell your property, although you are still probably in for a pretty nice windfall upon the sale if you've held it for a while. All right, so the first way is a plain sail, and a lot of people would agree that is not the best way to do it. Okay, it gets far better from here. The second sale option that you have is something that a lot of real estate investors like us are familiar with, or have at least heard of, and the general public has not, and that is the 1031 exchange. You'll also hear it be called the 1031 tax deferred Exchange, or the 1031 like kind exchange, because you trade your property up for another property that's kind of like it. It is a hugely powerful wealth building and wealth preservation tool, okay, section 1031, of the IRS tax code that allows an investor to exit a property without incurring any capital gains taxes. That also does not trigger depreciation recapture when you sell your property, but in order for you to get those tax deferred benefits. Importantly, you have to roll your game into another piece of real estate. Now there are a lot of rules and nuances around 1031 ones. I have done multiple 1030 ones in my life, and they are so worth doing and amplifying your wealth, building power I will not cover all the rules and nuances those things like the three properties rule and the 200% rule, and that rule about how you need to identify your replacement property within 45 days and close on it within 180 days, and all of that. Because what I've done is I've completely broken that down on the show with you here previously, and as always, I explained it in the most clear, incoherent way that I could for you. I best did that on episode 143 of get rich education. The name of that episode is your 1031 exchange guide, tax deferral for life. Now, there do get to be some numbers flying around here, so you want to listen closely, you might find yourself skipping back for simple example purposes, in a 1031assume that you bought a $200,000 duplex 20 years ago, and it's now worth 500k you depreciated the value of the duplex every year, as is actually required by the IRS, assuming you took a total of 100k of depreciation over the life of your ownership of it, and you did not make any improvements to it. The basis of your property is then 100k because it's your 200k purchase price, minus 100k in total depreciation write offs. When you sell the property for 500k you now have a gain of 500k minus 100k which is 400k depreciation, recapture and capital gains are not taxed at the same rate, and it depends on some things, but let's assume that your blended tax rate is 20% that means you would owe 20% on your 400k so that would be 80k in taxes if you just did the plain sale. But not many people want to stroke a check to the IRS for 80k so instead, if you take your 400k of gain and roll it into a new property, or properties, you can defer your obligation to pay this 80k. Yes, you do not owe the IRS a thing. Now this is beautiful. You get that tax break virtually nowhere else in the investing world, okay, so what you've now done is that you have exited the property a duplex, in this case, via 1031 exchange, and you've traded it up for another property. So you're still a real estate investor. You have not exited being one of those, but you sold the duplex and replaced it with another property, or properties, all right, that was the second of four sale options, the 1031, exchange, and, yeah, as you can see, there do get to be some numbers flying around, some deep dive learning for you here. And that's why I lightened it up with the Jim Mora clip before we dove in.   Keith Weinhold  22:54   The third way is called refi for life. Now we could almost put an asterisk on this third way, because with a refi for life, it's not a sale of the property at all. What it is is it's really a way for you to sell your equity to a bank yet still retain the property. Therefore, you access capital without triggering any taxes. You get a nice, big windfall payout while you still hold the asset, and it keeps paying you up to five ways at the same time. Yeah, you will also hear this refi for life strategy referred to as other things. Refi till you die, is one way to put it, as equity accumulates, say, every five or 10 years, you just do another cash out refi, enjoy the tax free windfall and keep holding on to the asset that is the same thing. Other names for this repeated series of cash out refis throughout your life that you might hear, which I'm calling refi for life. Those other names are live on leverage, the equity to income strategy, the infinite hold, the generational hold strategy, hold until step up, or you might hear, buy, borrow, never sell. They all mean the same thing. I'm calling it refi for life. Let me give you a simple refi for life. Example, using conservative assumptions, say that today you put a total of 200k down to control $1 million worth of rental property. Your initial loan balance is 800k we'll just say your cash flow is zero. Your property is appreciated 6% per year. After 10 years, your million dollars of property, growing at 6% annually, is worth almost $1.8 million if you refinance a 75% loan to value your new loan, amount is 1.3 5 million you pay off the original 800k loan, that leaves you with raw. 550k of cash out refinance proceeds. Congratulations, you got a windfall, and your 550k is tax, free loan money to you not income, because the IRS says debt is not income, therefore it's not taxed. Yes, and you heard that right. You can do whatever you want with those funds. What you've now done is you pulled out more than two and a half times your original 200k investment. And yes, while you still own the property, you continue to hold this appreciating asset. Tenants keep paying down your debt over time, and inflation keeps working in your favor, all right, and remember, that's only what you did at the 10 year mark. You are not done. It just keeps getting better. Fast forward five more years to the 15 year mark, at 6% appreciation continuing your original Million Dollar Portfolio is now worth about $2.4 million at 75% loan to value that property supports total debt of roughly $1.8 million at this point, your existing loan balance from the prior refinance, it's still that 1.3 5 million so you pay it off with a new loan. This allows you to extract an additional 450k of tax free cash. So add it up. This means at the 10 year mark, you got 550k and then here, at the 15 year mark, you got another 450k across your two refinances combined, you have now pull out a cool million dollars in tax free loan proceeds. That's nearly $1 million of liquid, usable capital from an original 200k investment that you made 15 years ago, without you ever selling the property. You still own. What's worth now $2.4 million worth of property, you've got the million liquid and you still have not triggered any tax at all. So at this stage, you can just live off your million dollars of refinance proceeds, or you can choose to reinvest it into new assets. Or you can selectively pay down your debt to increase your cash flow, or you can simply hold and let inflation continue shrinking the real value of your loans, and let inflation continue to make your properties go up in price, then down the road when you eventually die, your heirs receive a step up in basis largely eliminating capital gains tax. That is just amazing. That is refi for life in plain English. So that is the third of four exit strategies that I'm sharing with you here today. And understand there are a few caveats here. I only went to the 15 year mark, you can keep doing it every five years. Beyond that, it just keeps getting better as leverage compounds the value of what you own. Now I kept it simple for learning purposes in an audio format with you here, you're probably going to have even more equity than those numbers I gave you because I didn't even include the principal pay down that your tenants make for you.    Keith Weinhold  28:26   And let's discuss a few more pros and cons of this refi for life plan. The pros are that you've borrowed, and you've done that with perhaps a home equity line of credit, home equity loan or a second mortgage, you borrowed against the property in perpetuity and get tax free cash. Interest paid on the amount borrowed is tax deductible too. If you don't have enough tax advantages, there's also that you've got zero property sale, transaction friction or risk, you pass along the value of your home or portfolio to heirs on a stepped up basis. What that means, in essence, is when you pass away your depreciation recapture and your capital gains are wiped out, that's what a stepped up basis means. Okay, those were the pros, the cons, the downsides of doing this, and there aren't very many, but it's that it does not get you out of property ownership while you're still alive. If that's what you're looking for, your property cash flow gets reduced when you do a refi because you have a new debt service obligation. However, you've also got incremental rent increases throughout time that could offset that. And the other thing is, think about your heirs. Sometimes heirs find it challenging to divide homes among themselves, so your heirs need to be pretty well educated on related real estate and tax principles. So those are the cons of refi for Life. We're talking about four distinct access strategies for your investment real estate today on get rich education podcast episode 589 I'm your host, Keith Weinhold    Keith Weinhold  30:09   and the fourth way, the least understood and least utilized way, is known as the 721 exchange. And I want to thank a different GRE listener named Nate in California in his acquire to retire blog. It's worth checking out. I want to thank Nate for his contribution here. Nate heard the GRE episode last year about 62 year old. Listener Mark's desire to sell, and that's what got Nate to write in about the 721 exchange, yes, just like the 1031 exchange is named for that particular section of the IRS tax code, it's just the same with the 721 and of all four methods we're discussing today, it's the only one of the four that I have not done myself. So I have studied it how the 721 exchange works is that say you have a case where you're a rental property owner and you realize that you just don't want the hassles of landlording, but you like the financial benefit that the ownership gives you. What you can do is sell your home to a partnership and receive shares in that partnership. The 721 exchange rules stipulate that this is not a taxable event, and therefore no capital gains tax or depreciation recapture are due. Now that you're an owner in the partnership, you still get the benefits of owning the property, like appreciation and cash flow and such, and you get these benefits across a greater number of properties in markets diversification, because you are a fractional owner in the other properties that are in the partnership, not only your own. And when you eventually pass away, your shares are stepped up in basis and can be distributed equally to heirs. And see it is surely easier to divide shares among, say, four children than it is to divide your 31 rental houses among four children, because your four children are all going to have different goals and varying degrees of financial savvy. So the 721 exchange really is a great estate planning tool as well. So you will have this partnership that makes an offer to buy your property. Section 721, of the IRS Code allows a property owner to contribute real estate to a partnership in exchange for partnership units. And of course, you are going to need to learn how to vet the partnership. Now let's look at some of the pros and cons of this. The upside the pros are that it gets you out of being a direct property owner, if that's just something down the road that you don't want to do anymore. No more repair requests or HOAs, property tax bills, insurance bills, vacancies or property improvements. And of course, the hedge against that, I favor using a property manager to take care of that for me, but that is a different topic. But in any case, you also defer paying capital gains tax and depreciation recapture by rolling your equity into a qualified real estate fund. Some more upsides of the 721 are that you get shares in the real estate fund that offers you continued cash flow and possible appreciation. There's often no need for you to pay to fix up or stage the property for sale, no agent commissions to pay. You diversify your risk across multiple markets and properties you get to contribute to, and you sort of become part of a like minded community of real estate investors, and you peripherally stay attached to your real estate, even though you're no longer the direct owner of it. Now, of course, being a direct owner of real estate is where you get both the profits and the control, but again, after a decade, or even 50 Years of direct ownership, you're just choosing to be done with that phase. So the 721 is a permanent solution. There's no sort of next decision, stress or risk. It is done. It is solved. But like I said, the shares are easy to divide among heirs compared to a portfolio of homes. All right, how about the cons the negative of a 721 exchange? Well, you're going to forfeit the ability to borrow against your asset, the refi for life plan that I talked about in the third way you can sell your property. Also you're going to have to pay some onboarding fees or some management fees to the partnership, and you're going to lose future 1031 exchange availability. And that is it. That is the 721 exchange. Again, I want to thank GRE listener, Nate from California, for reaching out to the show, and he's got a great blog. That's what got me to study the 721 exchange some more. This can happen with an up rate. You've probably heard of a REIT before, really.   Keith Weinhold  35:00   Estate Investment Trust and upreet, up r, e, i, t, that is in umbrella partnership. REIT, as investors, we acquire and hold real estate for the long term because it provides those real estate pays five ways, benefits of appreciation, cash flow, ROA, tax benefits and inflation profiting. But as you begin with the end in mind, it's going to be aware of your options so that you can optimize that inevitable exit of yours down the row. To summarize what you've learned so far on this segment of the show is that there are four viable exit strategies for real estate investors, the straight sale, the 1031, tax deferred exchange, refi for life, which isn't a sale at all. It's a series of cash out refis, and finally, the 721 exchange, where you sell to a partnership, all with their various pros and cons. So some really good options for you. You can look up Ridge lending group, if you want to do a cash out refi on your investment property, they're very well versed in how to do those things. That was the third strategy, the refi for life. What do I personally recommend that you do? Well, I don't know your situation, but I can just tell you what I do myself, and that is generally, if I like a property, I keep doing the refi for life thing, continued cash out refinances, and I just keep holding onto the property and enjoying that tax free cash. That's if I like a property. If I don't like a property, I will be more likely to 1031 exchange it up into something larger, and when I'm older and done being a direct real estate investor, that's time. I'll probably take a close look at a 721, exchange and see if it's right for me at that time. How can you learn more about these four exit strategies and what professional parties might you want to use to help facilitate it? Well, it is the same place that you get free coaching from us, and it's also the same place where you find just the right next investment property so that you're going to have something to sell in future decades. That is it gre investmentcoach.com that's free consultation with our coaches at greinvestmentcoach.com   Keith Weinhold  37:19   I'm Keith Weinhold, thanks for being here, but you weren't here for me. You were here for you. Don't quit your Daydream.   Speaker 1  37:29   Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC, exclusively.   Keith Weinhold  37:57   The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth building, get richeducation.com you.  

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Marc Cox opens the Friday show with college football chatter before hammering Democrats for refusing to hold criminals accountable, citing protests in Portland after ICE officers shot two Venezuelan gang suspects. He slams Oregon's governor and Minnesota's Tim Walz for blaming Trump and fueling civil unrest, then praises JD Vance's sharp media handling. The hour rolls into “Kim on a Whim,” where Kim breaks down Trump's push to block corporate homebuyers in a bid to ease the housing crisis—sparking debate about free markets, affordability, and HOAs. The team closes with former MLB pitcher John Rocker's viral daycare confrontation, tying it to concerns about immigration, fraud, and lax enforcement. #MarcCoxShow #Politics #Accountability #Trump #HousingCrisis #JoshHawley #JohnRocker #LawAndOrder

In this episode of Green Side Up, Jason and Jordan sit down with Ryan Hudson, General Manager of Baker Commercial Landscaping – Tampa, for a candid, funny look at what it really takes to run a serious commercial landscape operation. Ryan shares his journey from mowing for his dad's company Bushmaster Landscape Maintenance as a kid, to grinding through a 10‑year business degree, to managing an 80-person Tampa branch within a 300-employee, two-branch company. They break down how Baker structures its teams (from crews to ops managers to department heads and the GM), the constant tension between sales and production, and how Ryan often plays "cut man" between Trey Rolquin's big sales vision and the operations crews. The conversation hits on Baker's work in Tampa's Water Street district—rooftop landscapes, tricky access, parking tickets, right-of-way drama, and slow-paying big clients—plus the real economics of palm tree trimming and why it often serves as a loss leader to win better work. Ryan also explains how relationship-driven networking (BOMA, CAI, etc.) and a diversified mix of offices, HOAs, condos, shopping centers, and hotels helped them survive COVID. Mixed in are plenty of stories—from trimming at a nudist resort to 3 a.m. bucket-truck work downtown. If you're in landscaping or tree work and want real-world insight on scaling commercial maintenance without racing to the bottom, this one's for you.

The calm of a backyard pool and the chaos of a hotel deck look similar from the waterline—but they run on different rules. We pull back the curtain on why commercial water turns volatile under heavy bather load, how chlorine gets consumed faster than you can pour it, and what it really takes to keep guests safe and inspectors satisfied. From oxidation priorities to daily logs, this is a candid look at the work behind a compliant, open-for-business pool.We talk through the core chemistry differences between residential and commercial service, showing how algae and bacteria drive decisions at home while bather waste dominates in public settings. You'll hear why limited testing once a week works in a backyard but fails in a busy facility, and how ORP and pH automation provide continuous control and defensible data. We unpack the strengths and gaps of CPO training, where facility operations meet code, and where deeper chemistry knowledge fills the holes—covering sanitizer behavior, breakpoint chlorination, combined chlorine, and the pH leverage you need to keep water stable.Then we get practical about business realities: interacting with health inspectors, documenting everything, handling fecal incidents, and responding to late-night calls that can decide whether a pool stays open. We weigh insurance requirements, true pricing for time and risk, and why mixing dozens of residential stops with a few commercial accounts can strain your schedule and cash flow. If you're thinking about adding hotels, apartments, or HOAs, you'll leave with a clearer view of the workload, the liability, and the systems that make it sustainable.• core chemistry goals in residential vs commercial pools  • limits of CPO for deep chemistry and where it helps  • daily testing, logs, and inspector expectations  • using ORP and pH automation for control and proof  • fecal incident response, uptime pressure, and liability  • pricing for risk, insurance needs, and hassle factor  • choosing a business model and on‑site operator support  • why advSend us a textSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

2025 was such an interesting year for Orlando. From a massive new theme park opening, new projects announced and an interesting economic shift. We'll dive into some of the highlights for 2025 and talk about thoughts going into 2026.

What if the secret to scaling your painting business isn't expanding to more cities, but dominating smaller pockets within your current market?Jesse Tarrin sits down with Wayne Scherger, co-founder of CertaPro Painters and 45-year painting industry veteran, to discuss the counterintuitive strategies that built the world's largest painting company—and how independent painting contractors can use these same principles today.Wayne shares how he went from painting 550 houses in a 2,800-home territory to scaling to $2M+ in revenue in just one year using territory managers (without traditional franchising).Key Topics:The "territory manager" model and how to implement it in your businessWhy targeting smaller geographic areas makes marketing, sales, AND production easierThe ROTOR framework: A proven system for recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining top talentHow to break into light commercial work (condos, HOAs) for recurring revenueTime management and batching strategies that eliminate wasted drive timeWhat to look for when hiring leaders vs. paintersThe Community Association Institute (CAI) strategy for landing commercial accountsWhether you're a solo operator looking to hire your first employee or a $2M+ business ready to scale to the next level, Wayne's hard-won wisdom from building businesses in both the pre-digital and modern era will give you a clear roadmap forward.About Wayne Scherger:Wayne is a dual US-Canadian citizen who started with College Pro Painters in 1981, co-founded CertaPro Painters in the early 1990s (now the world's largest painting franchise), and currently coaches painting business owners on leadership, scaling, and operations.

The Suburban Prepper Suburban preppers live in the in-between: not off-grid, not downtown, but right where most emergencies actually hit. In this episode, we break down the real advantages of suburbia—access to supplies, easier home security, and a built-in neighborhood network—along with the challenges of HOAs, low privacy, and relying on fragile city infrastructure. It's all about prepping quietly, smartly, and using the “middle ground” to your advantage. Sponsors: BattlBox – 15% off your first box: Survive.BattlBox.com/CasualPreppers LMNT – Free sample pack with any purchase: DrinkLMNT.com/CasualPreppers ReadyPlan by MAD Gear – Organize your emergency plans: (Search “ReadyPlan by MAD Gear” in your app store)

From botched contracts and disappearing due-diligence periods to HOAs in meltdown mode, attic surprises, appraisals swinging nearly half a million apart, and a lender fiasco that needed county intervention—2025 delivered twist after twist. This episode breaks down the year's most chaotic and eye-opening moments in Upstate real estate, showing what really happens when deals unravel and the market refuses to cooperate. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com

Beginning in the 1960s, homeowners' associations have exploded in popularity across the United States. This is not to say that anyone would describe their own homeowners' associations as popular. The nightmare stories of busybody neighbors enforcing ridiculously specific regulations are legendary. But despite their reputation for domestic tyranny, every year more and more people fight for the honor of purchasing homes inside of HOAs. The reason is simple — the HOA has become the only way to artificially recreate something that we have lost, a high-trust society. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get behind the scenes at Equip Expo with this lively episode recorded in the Super Lawn Truck Studios! Mike and Chad, from Not Our Finest Hour Podcast, join the crew to share stories about growing their landscaping businesses, managing teams, and handling unique challenges like workplace vices, taxes, and HOAs. Dive into real-world discussion on hardscaping, new tech like AI estimating tools, and the power of podcasting for industry networking. Full of industry insights, laughs, and authentic advice for business owners—tune in for a fun and honest conversation among landscaping pros. Important Links:   IG- @thelandscapedaddy, @paver_king, @iamahardscaper, @notourfinesthourpodcast   Podcast- How to Hardscape and Not Our Finest Hour   Connect with Jason and Jordan:

Send us a textIn this special year-end episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger and producer Claude Jennings cut through the noise and reveal the real shifts that changed how community associations operate—from high-stakes legal challenges to the everyday pressures managers and volunteer directors face on the ground. This isn't just a recap. It's a reality check.Donna and Claude revisit their most talked-about conversations of the year, including:Building a company worth selling — insights from a top property management leader on culture, systems, and long-game strategy.A former Florida Condominium Ombudsman who demystified what meaningful government support should look like.A Shark Tank founder whose flood-ready product offers communities a rare gift: storm prep that actually works.They also spotlight two sleeper-hit episodes that delivered outsized value:A pest control strategist explaining modern, low-toxicity treatments and how understanding pest behavior can save buildings money, time, and disruption.An etiquette expert who reframed neighbor conflict as a communication skill—not a personality flaw—and showed how diplomacy, positive intent, and smart email habits can avert half your headaches.A guest who revealed the common gaps in most communities' screening and security protocols and how to address them.One of the year's most sobering discussions came from immigration attorney Ira Kurzban, who explained why every association needs a well-defined ICE response protocol—long before it's needed. And yes, Donna and Claude revisit the throughline in almost every episode: Artificial Intelligence. Is the guest's industry going to be impacted by AI, what can AI do well, what it can't, and why “AI wrote it” is not a substitute for human judgment.If your community is ready to shift from reactive crisis management to proactive prevention, this 2025 wrap-up pulls together the year's most powerful lessons into clear, actionable takeaways you can put to work immediately—whether you're a board member, manager, or industry professional.Related Links:Firm Bio: Donna DiMaggio BergerPodcast: Take It To The Board's 100th Episode Milestone— From Building Castle Group to Industry Icon: A Conversation with James DonnellyPodcast: Important Insights from Florida's Former Condominium OmbudsmanPodcast: Storm-Ready in Seconds: How Shark Tank's StormBag Is Changing Hurricane and Severe Weather PrepPodcast: Monsters In The Walls — Pest Control Truths for Condos and HOAsPodcast: Mind Your Manners: Restoring Respect in Condo, Cooperative and HOA CommunitiesPodcast: Screening Vendors and Service People for Enhanced Security

No cannabis for veterans? :: Dave Ridley calls about AI doom and offers solutions :: Paul calls about Ukraine/Russia - recommends book: "what's our problem" :: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns :: Sarah from NM calls about inspiring voters :: different flavors of communism :: Skeeter calls about HOAs - can't define his terms :: Trump Ukraine deal :: Eugenist origins of Zionism :: Edward calls about the war on drugs :: 2025-11-22 Hosts: Stu, Riley O Bill

No cannabis for veterans? :: Dave Ridley calls about AI doom and offers solutions :: Paul calls about Ukraine/Russia - recommends book: "what's our problem" :: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns :: Sarah from NM calls about inspiring voters :: different flavors of communism :: Skeeter calls about HOAs - can't define his terms :: Trump Ukraine deal :: Eugenist origins of Zionism :: Edward calls about the war on drugs :: 2025-11-22 Hosts: Stu, Riley O Bill

Forecasts only matter when they help you make better moves. We lay out a clear-eyed view of the 2026 pool season: modest 2–3% industry growth, a slowdown in new builds, and a steady shift toward service demand—especially across apartments, HOAs, and townhome communities where shared pools are now standard amenities. If you've wondered whether to raise rates, chase commercial accounts, or lean into software, this conversation connects the dots with straightforward guidance you can use.We unpack why service remains resilient even in a flat economy: convenience, safety, and complex equipment keep homeowners outsourcing. At the same time, AI is compressing some white-collar job markets and nudging more people into the trades, which means more competition without a surge in backyard pools. That's your cue to prioritize commercial accounts, tighten operations, and adopt simple tech that trims windshield time and improves documentation. Expect incremental product improvements—not breakthroughs—and plan for equipment and chemical prices that rarely roll back once they rise.You'll hear a practical plan for communicating price increases, using data from last year's costs to set fair, sustainable rates. We cover regulatory currents—from single-speed pump restrictions to shifting 1099 employment rules—and how to adapt without drama. Along the way, we spotlight tools like modern routing and service apps that streamline reporting, build client trust, and strengthen proposals for upgrades. The message is steady and actionable: protect margins, seek reliable commercial revenue, and use technology to deliver consistent, transparent service.If this helped you get your 2026 plan in shape, subscribe, share the show with another pool pro, and leave a quick review to help others find it. Got questions or want the price increase template? Email David at swimmingpoollearning.com and let's dial in your strategy.We share a grounded forecast for the 2026 pool season, from modest industry growth and rising input costs to the emerging edge in commercial accounts andSend us a textSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

In this episode, we explore various incidents of homeowners clashing with their HOAs, from a botanist whose rare succulents were destroyed to a dog owner fined for having an overweight pet. We also share a dramatic story of an HOA board being overthrown by determined residents. Tune in to hear these inspiring tales of resilience and justice against tyrannical HOAs.Submit your stories to karmastoriespod@gmail.com

Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the City of Mesa, AZ, who shares how Mesa won the Wyland's National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. Donna highlights the city's innovative programs—like water management for commercial customers and HOAs, residential grass-to-landscape drip conversions, tree bonus incentives, and water education for schools—that empower residents and businesses to use water more efficiently. She also introduces helpful tools such as Mesa's Water Calendar for personal water budgeting and a library of videos on demand covering landscaping, irrigation troubleshooting, and DIY water-saving tips. Donna explains how these efforts help Mesa reduce water use while sustaining the environment. Podcast Recorded on November 13, 2025

Susan Leahy, MA, CSP is a dynamic and inspiring speaker, trainer, and coach with over 20 years of experience transforming leaders and boardrooms. As the founder of Robert's Rules Made Simple, she has trained and coached more than 10,000 board members and meeting chairs across North America, giving them the skills and confidence to run healthy, effective, and engaging meetings.Susan's passion for this work is deeply personal. After watching her mother serve five years on a dysfunctional city government board, she saw how toxic meetings don't just waste time—they drain health, energy, and life. While she doesn't believe that experience caused her mother's cancer, she knows it didn't help. That realization fuels her mission: using Robert's Rules not just as a productivity tool, but as a pathway to healthier, more respectful, and more human meeting dynamics.A Certified Speaking Professional and founding member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, Susan brings humor, heart, and practical strategies to every stage. Her message is simple yet profound: Time is life, and your life matters—stop wasting it in poorly run meetings.Download Episode TranscriptEpisode HighlightsMeet Susan Leahy: Susan shares her unique background growing up with a mother who was a professional clown (yes, really!), and how that early exposure to creativity and joy impacted her approach to life and her business today.Origin Story: Susan recounts how, as a teenager, she joined her mother at a junior college class on Robert's Rules of Order—her first introduction to meeting management that would later shape her career.What Are Robert's Rules of Order?Susan explains the history behind Robert's Rules, why General Henry M. Robert wrote a parliamentary procedure handbook in 1876, and how it became the gold standard for running board and organizational meetings.She discusses how these rules can help bring order, civility, and effectiveness to meetings of all sizes—whether for large organizations, small nonprofits, HOAs, or even family discussions.Modernizing a Classic: Susan reveals how she brings energy, fun, and modern relevance to the (traditionally dry) topic of Robert's Rules—making the process more accessible, less intimidating, and empowering for today's leaders.From Boardroom to Bedroom: The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Susan talks about how the principles of structure, order, and intention can also be applied to personal relationships—including marriage. She notes that having structure actually frees people up to communicate better and have more fun.Practical Wisdom:How understanding just seven fundamental motions can help anyone feel more confident in running or participating in meetings.The importance of having an agenda, setting intention, and valuing everyone's time and life.Why structure in meetings and relationships creates more “rhythm” and less chaos.Empowering Leaders: Susan shares stories from her 20+ years in this field, including helping boards resolve conflict before turning to lawyers, and how simple changes in meeting dynamics can make a world of difference.Decision-making in the Age of AI: Both Liz and Susan discuss the irreplaceable human element of group decisions and why, despite advances in technology, real conversations and choices should remain a uniquely human process.Resources and How to Work with Susan: Whether for your board, your business, or your personal life, Susan offers online programs and coaching to help you “chair a meeting with confidence” and create healthier dynamics—everywhere.Links MentionedVisit robertsrulesmadesimple.com for Susan's online training programs on meeting management and parliamentary procedure.For personal/couples coaching and resources: susanleahy.comKey TakeawayEffective meetings (and relationships!) thrive on clear structure, intention, and respect for everyone's time—because “time equals life.” By learning even the basics of Robert's Rules and bringing purposeful energy into your gatherings, you can create healthier, happier environments at work and at home.Connect with Susan:robertsrulesmadesimple.comsusanleahy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff was joined by Kassandra Taggart from Real Property Management. They discuss what her company does, why dues for homeowner associations (HOA) have been on the rise since Covid, what has been driving the cost increases, why many HOAs don't have enough reserves to meet their maintenance obligations, what buyers should be aware of when buying a condo or townhouse in an HOA, why some HOAs are better than others, and how bad board members can cause major problems for an HOA. 

===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 14th Publish Date:  November 14th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, November 14th and Happy Birthday to Alec John Such I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal GHC has highest enrollment growth among state colleges Cobb Sheriff’s Lt. Col. Dewayne Morris laid to rest after lifetime of public service Cobb’s proposed stormwater fee receives mild criticism Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on pesticides All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: MATCH MAGIC GIVEATHON STORY 1: GHC has highest enrollment growth among state colleges  Georgia Highlands College is on a roll. Over the past three years, enrollment has jumped 23%, now nearing 6,000 students—a record-breaking pace that’s earned GHC top honors from the USG Board of Regents for the fastest growth among state colleges. “This growth shows how deeply connected we are to the communities we serve,” said President Mike Hobbs. “As Northwest Georgia grows, we’re here to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and help businesses thrive.” Statewide, the University System of Georgia hit an all-time high this fall with 382,142 students, driven by a surge in in-state enrollment. Ready to join? Apply by January at apply.highlands.edu. STORY 2: Cobb Sheriff’s Lt. Col. Dewayne Morris laid to rest after lifetime of public service  Dewayne Morris, a man who lived and breathed public service, was laid to rest Tuesday after passing on Nov. 7 at the age of 63. A lieutenant colonel with the Cobb Sheriff’s Office and a retired sergeant from Cobb County Police, Morris dedicated his life to law enforcement. From his early days at Powder Springs PD to his decades with Cobb Police—where he earned two Meritorious Service medals—he was known for his leadership, grit, and heart. But Dewayne wasn’t just a cop. He loved fast cars, Diet Mountain Dew, Little Debbies, and cheering for the Braves and Hawks. He never met a stranger. A true hero. STORY 3: Cobb’s proposed stormwater fee receives mild criticism  Cobb County’s proposed $4.75 monthly stormwater fee is back on the table, but this time, the backlash is quieter—at least for now. Last year, the idea sparked packed meetings and fiery opposition. This week? A handful of speakers, mostly supportive or cautiously critical. The fee would nearly double the stormwater budget, funding overdue repairs, new equipment, and even regional detention projects. Homeowners would pay $4.75 a month, while businesses, churches, and schools would be charged based on impervious surfaces. Critics still call it a “tax,” and some HOAs argue they’re being double-billed. A final vote is set for Nov. 20. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: STRAND THEATRE STORY 4: Peer-led mental health center coming to Marietta’s First Presbyterian A new drop-in mental health center is set to open at First Presbyterian Church near Marietta Square, offering something rare: a space for connection, not just treatment. Run by NAMI Cobb, the center will focus on peer-led therapy—think group activities, coffee chats, and one-on-one support with trained specialists who’ve been there. “It’s about community,” said Neill Blake, NAMI Cobb’s programs director. “Sometimes, just coffee and conversation can be life-changing.” Opening early next year, the free center will feature art therapy, games, meditation, and more. For those battling isolation, it’s a lifeline. “Loneliness makes everything worse,” Blake added. “This could save lives.” STORY 5: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 things to do this weekend in Cobb County — Nov. 14 - 16 Atlanta Opera: ‘La Traviata’ This weekend’s your last chance to catch Verdi’s La Traviata at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. It’s sung in Italian (don’t worry, there are subtitles) and runs about 2.5 hours. Tickets start at $35—grab yours at atlantaopera.org. World of Illumination: Candy Rush Six Flags White Water in Marietta transforms into a glowing wonderland starting Friday! The World of Illumination’s Candy Rush drive-thru features gingerbread villages, sugar plum fairies, and more. Open select nights through Jan. 4, 6–10 p.m. Tickets: $39–$49. Details at their website. ‘Sanders Family Christmas’ at The Strand The Strand Theatre’s Sanders Family Christmas continues this weekend. Expect music, laughs, and a little inspiration with Pastor Oglethorpe and the Sanders Family. Shows: Friday/Saturday at 3 & 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets: $41–$54. Big Shanty Bazaar Step into the Renaissance this Saturday at Kennesaw’s Art Station! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy artisans, live music, axe throwing, archery, and even pony rides. Free admission, plus early visitors snag commemorative gifts. NFC Fight Night at The Battery Ready for some action? Live MMA fights hit The Battery Atlanta this Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7. Check the Battery’s website for details. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on pesticides We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 8 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com Strand Marietta – Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cobb Foundation | Nonprofit Empowerment and Collective Giving in Cobb Cobb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freedom Friday rolls on with Brian McDaniel, Kathryn Johnson, and Grace Keating in studio. Jon and Brian are shocked by the ladies not knowing Eddie Murphy, very questionable opinions on HOAs, and the return of the "Gone Green Update."

Freedom Friday rolls on with Brian McDaniel, Kathryn Johnson, and Grace Keating in studio. Jon and Brian are shocked by the ladies not knowing Eddie Murphy, very questionable opinions on HOAs, and the return of the "Gone Green Update."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend on the Around the House Show, we're diving into the delightful chaos of keeping our aging adults comfortably at home without the whole house flipping extravaganza. Because let's be real, nobody wants to deal with a major remodel unless you're really trying to get that mother-in-law to move out—yikes! We've got some solid tips that don't involve turning your living room into a construction zone. Then, in the second hour, we're tackling everything from the joys of 50-year mortgages (yes, really) to the ever-dreaded HOA lurking in the shadows, just waiting to spring some building defects on you. Plus, we'll spill the tea on which outdated design trends are officially getting the boot by 2025. Trust me, you don't want to miss this wild ride of home maintenance mayhem and questionable DIY decisions!Get ready to buckle up, because this weekend, we're diving headfirst into the world of home improvement — and trust me, it's going to be a wild ride! Eric G and John Dudley are serving up some serious wisdom on how to keep our aging adults cozy and safe in their homes without turning their living rooms into a construction zone. I mean, who wants to deal with all that drywall dust and the chaos of a remodel when there are perfectly good alternatives? We'll be chatting about practical solutions that'll ensure your loved ones can age gracefully at home without that dreaded ‘move out' conversation looming over your heads. Unless, of course, you're looking for a reason to kick out your in-laws — in which case, this episode might not be for you! But wait, there's more! We're also shining a spotlight on a fantastic nonprofit that's like a thrift store for home improvement — think Habitat for Humanity but with a twist. You've got those odd leftover tiles and that mysterious cabinet door you'll never use? Don't just toss them; donate them! Plus, this place runs workshops that teach everything from fixing a toaster to tackling basic electrical issues. So if you're the DIY-challenged type or just want to learn how to not electrocute yourself while changing a light fixture, we've got you covered. And hold onto your hats, because in the second hour, we're getting into some juicy topics like 50-year mortgages, sneaky HOAs hiding building defects, and the design trends that are about to be kicked to the curb. Spoiler alert: your beloved color palette from 2020 might be on its last legs — who knew comfort food could come in paint colors? So whether you're ready to embrace the minimalist movement or just want to know what's trending (or not trending) in your kitchen, we've got all the insider info you need. Tune in for a blend of laughs, practical advice, and maybe a few questionable DIY decisions. So mark your calendars, set those reminders, and prepare for a weekend filled with home improvement shenanigans. We promise it'll be a blast, and who knows, you might even learn something new — or at least have a good chuckle at our expense!Takeaways: This weekend's episode dives into how to keep aging adults at home without turning their lives into a construction zone. We'll be discussing a unique non-profit that takes your unwanted remodel bits and turns them into community treasures. Who knew cleaning out the garage could be so charitable? Get ready for a reality check as we explore outdated design trends that are totally ghosting by 2025. Spoiler: your favorite trend might be on the chopping block! If you're clueless about home improvement, don't fret – we're breaking down everything from mortgages to the latest in minimalist kitchen styles. Join us as we tackle the absurdities of HOA regulations hiding sneaky building defects. Because who doesn't love a surprise? And remember, folks, it's always a wild ride with us – so keep that hammer swinging and hold onto your sanity! Mentioned in this...

00:00:00 – Bigfoot eyewitness teases, bathroom-stall numbers, and intro/housekeeping banter 00:04:13 – Alex Jones "clips of the week": lizard venom, family-show swearing, and the Gatorade & Snickers gas-station monologue 00:12:34 – New Jeffrey Epstein–Michael Wolff emails, "blackmail Trump into political debt," and the Sherlock "dog that didn't bark" angle 00:22:21 – Only three pages from 23,000 Epstein documents, Congress blocking full release, and speculation about CIA/Mossad ties and Israel–Mongolia deals 00:30:54 – Clinton Foundation "corruption files," Pam Bondi/Kash Patel narrative, and the idea of tit-for-tat leaks with the Epstein story 00:35:42 – USC study says podcasts are too white and male; hosts rip apart the stats, top-100 lists, and the urge to "cast" podcasting like TV 00:44:45 – More on the diversity report: gender breakdown of hosts and guests, confusing percentages, bar charts, and whether women even want to podcast 00:59:17 – British woman claims she's an alien "starseed" from the Pleiades, here to help humans reach their highest selves 01:06:58 – Playing "light language" starseed audio, reviewing a wild Nordic-abduction pamphlet with space battles and Q/Space Force lore, and warnings about psychic vampires and spiritual grifters 01:16:49 – Russian man allegedly stages a fake carjacking so he doesn't have to go shopping with his wife, now facing prison for a bogus police report 01:21:35 – Florida Air Force base families told to remove early Christmas decorations; lease rules, HOAs, and joking that premature decorators are undercover Russian spies 01:26:34 – Woman clocked at 107 mph racing her Kia to Little Caesars before closing, plus courtroom pizza-defense strategies and last-slice ethics 01:35:06 – Target's "Ten-Four" smile-and-greet program, forced friendliness, and imagining narc-style managers tracking who grins within ten feet 01:40:02 – Pittsburgh "balls-out" nude bowling night: towels, BYOB, inclusive rules, couch-sitting horror stories, and calls for on-the-ground reports 01:49:45 – Guinness record guy snaps 65 cucumbers in 30 seconds on Spanish TV, claims it's about STEM outreach, and the hosts question whether vegetable-smashing is science 01:54:45 – Florida "Terminator" criminal steals an SUV, hides in a porta-potty, bursts out naked with wooden stakes at cops, and the show rolls into goofy Terminator riffs, plugs, and final sign-off   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Hosts Regan Brown, Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, and Brad Bacome, Certified Community Manager at The Manor, sit down with Jennifer Jacobsen, Partner and Founder of Baydaline & Jacobsen LLP, to discuss the complexities of managing tenant issues within homeowner associations (HOAs). The conversation explores tenant rights, property owner responsibilities, the importance of professional management, and the legal implications of tenant behavior. They also dive into real-life scenarios and the challenges associations face in maintaining community standards while effectively navigating conflicts.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Stretch Lab stretched out the show yesterday; Veteran's Day and specials; Pilot addresses passengers before flight; Honda Civic recall; Michael Jackson is the first person to have a top ten hit in six different decades; Woody is going to cancel You Tube TV; Hemp stops the government from reopening; HOAs determine when you can put up Christmas decorations; Garlic makes men's under arms more attractive; And more!

In a recent report by 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, this is what people had to say about HOAs:  47% of people are dissatisfied with their HOA 54% have had negative experiences with their HOA 55% of HOAs have rules the average homeowner doesn't agree with 63% of homeowners in an HOA wouldn't recommend living under one 

Hosts Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Cang Le, Founder and Attorney at Le Firm, to discuss the complexities of conflict resolution within homeowner associations (HOAs). Together, they explore when to involve legal counsel, how to effectively manage community disputes, and the most successful techniques for de-escalation. Cang shares insights from his extensive experience in HOA law, emphasizing the importance of preparation, active listening, and clear communication during board meetings. 

With Jess running The Information's massive WTF conference and Sam off-grid on a mountain, Brit and Dave hold down the fort with Stuart Landesberg, CEO of Seneca, a Slow- and Offline-backed startup building autonomous firefighting drones. Between deep tech inside jokes, Stuart coins pro-America tech and breaks down how Seneca's five-drone strike teams deploy 500 lbs of foam across 30 square miles in under ten minutes—even at night. Wildfires now drain over a trillion dollars a year from the U.S. economy, and Seneca's model of detect early, respond fast, outperforms retrofitting homes or relying on pilots. With demand rising from cities, utilities, and insurers protecting $5T in assets, Stuart's focused on building long-term enterprise value, not chasing the AI hype cycle.Join the Seneca team: https://seneca.com/careers/Chapters:03:28 Stuart's path to Seneca and the wildfire problem10:36 The true economic cost of wildfires12:10 Prevention vs. suppression; prescribed burns and costs16:19 Exponential fire growth; strike teams and early knockdowns19:46 Autonomy + sensors; choosing actions in real time20:45 Five drones, 30 square miles, sub-10-minute response22:20 Night ops: why autonomy wins when pilots can't fly25:42 Regulators, HOAs, utilities: who's pulling adoption forward27:40 Capital, AI hype, and choosing long-term partners31:32 Founder advice; unexpected demand from private stakeholders39:38 Culture: Stoicism, Amor Fati, learning from crashesWe're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspodConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit

In this episode of The Pool Guy Podcast Show, I share how I've landed new accounts through networking with builders, realtors, and HOAs. These groups already have the trust of homeowners — and if you position yourself the right way, they can become your biggest referral sources. I'll break down my personal approach. I'll also give you some practical tips for building and keeping those relationships strong. If you're tired of chasing random leads and want a smarter way to grow your pool business, this episode is for you.Send us a textSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDERTry Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

Hosts Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Cyndee Woolley, Founder of C2 Communications and a seasoned public relations expert. Together, they explore best practices for engaging boards and communities, the lasting impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida's condo associations, and the critical role of effective communication during crises. Cyndee also shares insights from her journey in public relations, highlighting the importance of community engagement, active listening, and strategic advocacy in shaping local legislation. The conversation rounds out with a discussion on budgeting for communication within HOAs and why consistent outreach is key to building stronger, more resilient communities.

 Tiberius Boy sits down with Deirdre Irwin to unpack where our tap water really comes from (the Floridan Aquifer), how springs like Wekiwa connect to it, and why over-pumping + over-watering lawns puts our waterways at risk.In this episode:•    What “water conservation” actually means (it's really just not wasting!)•    The Floridan Aquifer explained — limestone, recharge, and why it's “constrained”•    How much a yard watering cycle really uses (≈ 1,000 gallons!) and smart ways to cut it•    Florida Water Star® homes: design choices that save 40–50% more water•    Easy kid wins: turn off the tap while brushing, fix leaky toilet flappers, and spot your toilet's gallons-per-flush•    Why rain sensors (required in FL) matter and how HOAs can stop wasting thousands of gallonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

Think back a million years ago to 2023, when AB 356 was passed — that state law forbids watering so-called "non-functional turf" at businesses, HOAs, government buildings, and roadways. And the deadline to convert is coming up next year.  So we're bringing back a conversation that co-host Dayvid Figler had with JC Davis from the Southern Nevada Water Authority about who has to convert "useless grass," if your doggos will go on potty strike, and why the time to convert (and take advantage of those rebates) is now. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: Water Lantern Festival Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

In answer to today's question, we don't know if the intent of legislation would be to only ban HOAs for future construction projects, or for all HOAs, existing and future developments. To date, Representative Porras has spoken of banning all associations.

Slacker and Erica's fiancé have bonded over yet another thing: their shared hatred of HOAs. What's your HOA horror story?

Send us a textWith Halloween right around the corner, in this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Dee Smith from NatureZone, a family-owned and operated pest control company, peek into the spookier corners of community association life: the creepy crawlies that make residents shiver and board members squirm. Together, they take a peek into what really moves through condos and HOAs: bed bugs that hitchhike on luggage, roof rats that turn trees into launch pads, and subterranean termites—now including a Formosan–Asian hybrid—capable of eating your equity faster than you'd ever expect. You'll learn how bed bugs actually spread in multifamily buildings, why foggers make them worse, and a simple hotel routine that uses a hairdryer and a bathtub to stop hitchhikers. Donna and Dee break down drywood termite myths, explain why subterranean baiting like Sentricon changes the game after heavy rains and floods, and map the entry points rats love most—soffit gaps where gables meet hips, open AC chases, and lush landscaping pressed against stucco. They also talk compassion and safety: handling hoarding cases without letting infestations jump through chases, relocating honeybees while decisively removing aggressive wasps, and using greener, microencapsulated products and inert dusts for residents with chemical sensitivities.If you live in a condo, townhome, or HOA, this is your resident's guide and board playbook in one. Expect field-tested tips, from shaving “boots” on cabbage palms and keeping bird feeders off structures, to recognizing termite pellets and swarmer wings before repairs get ruinous. Conversation Highlights:The ultimate Halloween pest — which creepy crawler gives even the pros chills?The most common pests found in South Florida condominiums and HOAsWhy pests spread so rapidly in multifamily buildings compared to single-family homesWhen a small issue becomes a nightmare: how one infested unit can impact an entire buildingThe most unusual or memorable pest situations from real community casesSafe and eco-friendly pest control options for residents concerned about toxicityTenting vs. spot treatment: how effective are different approaches for drywood and subterranean termites?Preventative policies boards can adopt—from hygiene to landscaping—to stop infestations before they startPlants and trees to avoid: what attracts rodents to community landscapesDee's journey into pest control and what keeps her passionate about the fieldHow modern pest control has evolved with greener, less toxic technologiesPractical advice for boards developing or updating their community pest control plans Related Links and Resources:Article: Pest Control Company finds success through focusing on client retention, not revenuePest Control Resources: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesPodcast: Pesky Critters in Your Community? Top Tips From Wildlife Expert and Trapper Todd Hardwick

Attorney Luke Carlson explains how homeowners and investors can protect themselves from bad HOAs, understand their rights, and turn risk into opportunity.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Luke Carlson, founding attorney of LS Carlson Law and author of The Homeowner's Guide to Defending Against Bad HOAs, to uncover what every real estate investor and homeowner needs to know about HOA law.Luke shares how he became one of the nation's leading voices for homeowner rights, the psychology behind “bad boards,” and how to protect yourself when an HOA turns rogue. He also explains why most people misunderstand HOA power, and how smart investors can turn that complexity into opportunity.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:The biggest misconceptions homeowners have about HOAsHow to identify “bad board” personalities before buyingWhen and how to push back legally against an HOAThe difference between fiduciary duty and selective enforcementDue diligence steps every investor should take before buying in an HOAHow new legislation is limiting HOA fines and abuse in CaliforniaSimple ways to assess HOA financial health and riskWhy empathy and professionalism matter when dealing with conflictStories of real homeowners who fought back and wonHow AI and automation are reshaping legal research and HOA law

Daniel and Adam kick off with late-start jokes and “10/10” chatter, then dive into cake economics: Zach's plan for a pricey Cake Bake Shop “Meet Santa” dinner (three courses, cocktails, photo, gift) gets the thumbs-up. Daniel recounts Big Fatty's 14-second “lost episode” and teases Adam about Big Brother spoilers, lobs love at Critical Role's new campaign, and laments not being able to dish on Strange New Worlds yet. A long catch-up follows: Adam's brutal illness (two weeks, 17 pounds lost) and the truly cursed lab quest—freezing and chilling stool samples at home—followed by Daniel's syphilis treatment saga (penicillin shortages, $1,700 quote, doxycycline workaround), an unwanted no-show fee, and the Drury Hotel refund survey cherry on top.Contact arrives with a flood of voicemails for the Celebrity Death Phone (callers insist “Giorgio Armani, 91” among others), plus a chewing-gum-behind-the-ear query and HOA confusion from abroad. Daniel explains why HOAs are ubiquitous in U.S. suburbs, including the uglier history; Adam shares how that plays out for his partner while Daniel compares fees across neighborhoods. The hosts shout out Level 13 and especially Brian for valiantly stirring Discord conversation.They spin up the Technology sting to answer Brian's LLM prompt question: Daniel shares his “checklist, revise, validate” instruction pattern and suggests asking the model to draft stricter prompts that don't blow smoke. Instead of The News Game, Adam runs a speed-round trivia burst (Back to the Future aliens, New Orleans Square, etc.). Adam closes with Switzerland highlights—Zurich chocolate, Lucerne, Grindelwald in the mist, panoramic trains, Interlaken lake cruise—plus high drama: leaving a bag with his passport on a train, scrambling for an emergency passport in Bern, then miraculously getting the bag (and Ray-Bans) back after returning home.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

We break down “Winflation” — why being a loyal sports fan is getting more expensive, especially when your team starts winning. Then, the hunt is on for the so-called Black Widow Burglar in L.A., accused of targeting elderly men in a chilling crime spree. In Tennessee, a devastating explosion at an ammo plant leaves dozens unaccounted for. And in SoCal, spooky season hits a snag as a Halloween display sparks an HOA showdown. 

Hosts Regan Brown and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Amy Tinetti, Shareholder at Hughes Gill Cochrane Tinetti, P.C., to discuss California Civil Codes 5850 and 5855. Together, they explore how these updates impact homeowners associations (HOAs), including changes to fine structures, tenant responsibilities, and the potential for increased litigation. 

In this bonus conversation of The Secure Family Podcast, Caleb Nelson shares tips and tricks for getting the most out of your two-way radio.  For more from Caleb, visit: www.prepcomms.com Visit ZBM2 Industires for your Foul Weather Whip: https://zbm2industries.com/ Use code PREPCOMMS for 10% your purchase. For more from The Secure Dad, visit: www.thesecuredad.com  00:00  Getting the Best Signal: Antennas, Power, and Location 01:33  Elevation and Antenna Performance 02:14  Antenna Solutions for HOAs and Suburban Homes 04:39  Creative Antenna Installations and Budget Tips 07:52  Jungle Antennas and DIY Options 09:09  Handheld vs. Mobile Radios: When to Use Each 13:26  The Power of Mobile/Base Radios 15:19  FCC Feedback and the Future of Two-Way Radio 18:38  The Channel 3 Project for Emergencies 19:37  Where to Find Caleb & Prep Comms The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned.

Scam Companies Exposed, HOAs Under Fire, and College Football Rivalries!   In Episode 334 of The Homeowner Show, hosts Kevin Hackett and Craig Williams tackle a wide array of topics crucial for today's homeowners. The episode begins with an exploration of cutting-edge home energy solutions, including Tesla's solar roofs and Powerwalls, providing listeners with a guide to achieving energy independence and maximizing tax incentives before year-end. Beyond the watts and volts, the show captures the cultural spirit with insights into iconic football rivalries, like the legendary Texas vs. OU clash, and how it shapes the community spirit. The conversation heats up as the hosts reveal a leaked email from a major pest control corporation attempting to scam an 80-year-old woman out of $10,000 through fraudulent services. By exposing such unethical practices, Kevin and Craig arm their audience with crucial knowledge to stand against corporate scams, ensuring peace of mind when handling home maintenance. Furthermore, they dive into a controversial proposal by a Florida legislator to ban Homeowners Associations (HOAs) statewide, weighing the potential impacts on communities and personal freedom. With insights into effective marketing strategies employed by big corporations and practical tips on pest control and insulation, this episode, supported by True Texas Solar, delivers a powerhouse of information. Tune in for a holistic view of modern home management and join the conversation as The Homeowner Show continues to climb the ranks, fueled by the support of its engaged and proactive listeners. Remember to subscribe and stay informed as they continue to empower homeowners across the nation! #HomeownerTips #ScamAlert #HOA controversy #CollegeFootball #HomeEnergySolutions   True Texas Solar – 936-286-8325 – Give True Texas Solar a call if you would like to learn how your home or business would benefit from solar. There are tons of incentives available, and they are experts in owning your energy!   Krazy Klean – never scrub your toilet again with this chemical-free solution for your toilet.   Buy a Homeowners Show T-Shirt!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   The Homeowners Show Website The Homeowners Show Facebook Page Instagram @homeownersshow Twitter @HomeownersThe   Info@homeownersshow.com    Sustained Growth Solutions – Design a lead generation system specifically for your business so that you never have to search for leads again! We are a full digital marketing agency.

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Summary In this episode, Shelby and Courtney discuss Shelby's upcoming hospital visit as she gets ready to have Baby #2! They share insights on hospital experiences, home renovations, health and fitness, and family dynamics. Shelby and Courtney emphasize the importance of perspective during labor, the joy of DIY projects (both crafty and "serious"), and the humorous challenges of family life, all while navigating the ups and downs of life in their 30s. In this episode, Shelby and Courtney discuss various personal experiences and insights, ranging from family dynamics with newborns to the fascinating life cycle of plants. Courtney gives a butter update, they share anticipation surrounding the upcoming Taylor Swift movie "Life of a Showgirl", and the potential of farm stands as a business (if only those pesky HOAs would leave Courtney alone!). The conversation also touches on the latest season of Dancing with the Stars, highlighting standout performances and predictions for the competition.   Takeaways It's important to prepare for a new baby, but don't overthink it. Comfort items for the hospital can make a big difference. Perspective is key during labor and delivery. Home renovations can be spontaneous and rewarding. Facebook Marketplace finds can lead to great home decor solutions. Health and fitness journeys can be motivating and impactful - Go Peloton! DIY projects can refresh your living space without spending much. Skincare routines are essential for self-care, even when busy. Family dynamics can be humorous and challenging at times. Meeting new family members can be a joyful experience. Brooks is adapting to family changes with a new brother. The life cycle of certain plants can be surprising and fascinating. Making homemade butter can be a fun but labor-intensive process. Anticipation for the Taylor Swift movie Life of a Showgirl is high among fans. Farm stands can be a lucrative business opportunity for bakers. Dancing with the Stars features a mix of talent and experience. Family dynamics can shift dramatically with the arrival of a new baby. The process of making butter reveals interesting culinary techniques. The excitement around Taylor Swift's new album is palpable. Community engagement through farm stands can foster local connections.    

If ground marketing leaves you facing closed doors, it's time to discover a new path in with the ARENA strategy!In this episode, we unpack the ARENA Framework—an actionable decision-making tool uniquely designed for ground marketers facing objections and rejections in the field. You'll discover how to Assess the true reason behind a "no," Reframe perceptions to position yourself as a valuable partner, Exchange useful leave-behinds to build rapport, secure the Next step with micro-commitments, and maintain Accountability to foster trust. Through relatable stories, hands-on tactics, and insightful examples, we break down how you can turn every challenge at the door or front desk into an opportunity to start a real conversation.You'll hear how to creatively address resistance, from navigating “no soliciting” signs to building relationships with property managers and gatekeepers. Real-world examples illustrate how pivoting your approach (from cold selling to genuine value exchange) can earn you a lasting spot in your potential patient's mind. Plus, we highlight game-changing resources from The Ground Marketing Course so you can practice scripts and real-life scenarios before heading out into the field. This episode will give you the structure and confidence you need to face rejections with a new sense of possibility.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The five-step ARENA Framework for handling in-person objections and rejections.How to uncover the true reason behind initial pushbacks.Techniques to shift perception and be seen as a partner, not just a vendor.What to leave behind to make yourself memorable—without being salesy.Ways to secure small commitments that keep your foot in the door.Why accountability and consistent follow-up are key to earning trust.Creative ways to handle "no soliciting" policies and gatekeepers.Tips for approaching property managers and HOAs successfully.Tune in now to discover how the ARENA Framework can transform every ground marketing challenge into your next breakthrough!‍‍Learn More About the Ground Marketing Course Here:Website: thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/the-ground-marketing-course-open-enrollment‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Let Us Know How We're Doing on Apple Podcasts!‍

A lawmaker in Florida has proposed banning all HOAs, although he has not put forward a proposed bill just yet. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

Too many new investors make the same mistake: they buy a “dream” property in a market that looks good on paper — then find out the city, county, or HOA doesn't allow short-term rentals. That's how you end up with a liability instead of an asset.In this episode, John Andrew breaks down Step 2 of his no-BS framework: the Compliance-First Market Filter. You'll learn how to quickly spot STR-friendly markets, what permits and taxes you need to check before you buy, and why you should always walk away from “gray areas.”What you'll discover in this episode:How to quickly vet states, cities, and HOAs for STR complianceThe permits, taxes, and occupancy rules you must confirm before making an offerThe Go/No-Go sheet that saves you from wasting capital on bad dealsWhy walking away from gray markets protects your long-term portfolio

Courtroom hijinks clips, a very interesting interview about the Minnesota school shooting, the end of Alligator Alcatraz, the end of HOAs, the gibberish sports interview, the D.C. Mayor speaks out, KPop Demon Hunters drama, Beverly Hills has a bad Israel flag idea and so much more!

Courtroom hijinks clips, a very interesting interview about the Minnesota school shooting, the end of Alligator Alcatraz, the end of HOAs, the gibberish sports interview, the D.C. Mayor speaks out, KPop Demon Hunters drama, Beverly Hills has a bad Israel flag idea and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.