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Are you wanting to find your true voice, break free from the status quo and step into a place of authentic alignment in business and life? This episode, with Neal Bakshi, is for you! Neal Bakshi shares his inspiring story of fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming an investment banker on Wall Street and then realizing this was not his destined path. Neal shares how broke free of the golden handcuffs, from his high status Wall Street job, moved through loss and grief and finally, stepped into his biggest vision of owning his own business as a life coach!   Tune in to hear:   Neal Bakshi's inspiring life and entrepreneurial journey as he navigated his biggest vision   When Neal knew that his corporate dream job was no longer in his aligned path   How Neal intuitively ignited his own career after experiencing the depths of adversity

HIGHLIGHTS: 2:41 - How Neal came up with the idea for TetherTies4:32 - How Neal manages TetherTies while working a full time job10:52 - How Neal uses Facebook Ads to identify new opportunities13:34 - How Neal is pivoting his approach to selling to offices in a work-from-home pandemic environment16:38 - How TetherTies converts visitors once they land on the website21:05 - How accessibility by phone and chat enhance customer experience.24:40 - How TetherTies is bouncing back from a 50% hit to sales due to the pandemic.27:21 - Takeaways from customer research and interviews Sites Mentioned: TetherTies WebsiteNeal on Twitter   

Want to avoid mistakes in Long Distance Investing?  Download your FREE document at billykeels.com/7mistakestoavoid Episode 59: How a Technologist Became a Master of Multifamily Investing   In the conversation with today’s guest, Neal Bawa, you’ll learn the following:   [00:36 - 05:33] Neal’s profile, in Billy’s guest introduction. [05:33 - 09:05] The backstory and decisions made that led Neal to this point in his journey. [09:05 - 11:27] How the experience of having used real estate to change businesses 6 times is helping today. [11:27 - 13:43] How Neal came to have such a diverse portfolio, which is actually split into two separate portfolios of value-add investments and new build investments.  [13:43 - 19:40] Working out the real valuation and ROI of a multifamily value-add investment opportunity. [19:40 - 27:47] The advantages of making investment decisions based heavily on data. [27:47 - 34:50] What the term Risk Adjusted Return means to Neal, and hacks to make sure it is in your favour using Data. [34:50 - 37:16] How Neal is bringing value to people through his Multifamily University and Grocapitus. Here’s what Neal shared with us during today’s conversation: Where in the world Neal is currently: Silicon Valley, California. Favourite European city: Istanbul, Turkey. The best thing to happen in the past 24hours: Getting a problematic door in the house fixed by a young woman who answered their request for help on Craigslist, and feeling happy that an ongoing problem was solved from just putting in 15 minutes of action into creating an ad online! A mistake Neal would like you to learn from so you don’t have to pay full price for it: Don’t sugar coat things when explaining all the details of an investment to your investors. Stay candid, so they understand all potential problems that may arise and are prepared in the case that they do arise, rather than ending up shocked and unprepared.  Book Recommendation: The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod.   Be sure to reach out and connect with Neal Bawa by using the info below:   Websites: https://www.multifamilyu.com and https://www.grocapitus.com  Google this search term: Neal Bawa virtual assistant Start taking action TODAY so that you can gain more Education and Control over your financial life.   To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.   Do you want to have more control and avoid the mistakes that I made getting started in long distance investing?  Then you can DOWNLOAD the 7 Mistakes to Avoid in Long Distance Investing Guide by clicking HERE.   Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Today on Move Your Brain Move Your Body we welcome Neal Hallinan, PRT, CSCS, LMT! Neal is Postural Restoration Institute® Trained and he is based out of New Jersey. Neal's chronic pain story has inspired many to dive into the PRI system to heal themselves. Neal has a very active YouTube where he shares his insite on the PRI system. We had an awesome time learning from Neal on this episode! On This Episode: Neal's chronic pain story--> from tinnitus, to SI joint pain and plantar fasciitis, he covers it all! Core Performance- Mark Verstegen--> "Movement Prep" How Neal found PRI and how PRI changed his life Postural Restoration Institute IG Neal's blog on his website Eric Cressey, CSCS The validating experience of feeling Insurance-based health system Understanding the nature of chronic pain Depression as it relates to other systems in the body Growing up with far sightedness (not being able to see close) Visual system and the enviornment How Neal moves his brain & body Books Mentioned: The Wise Heart Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself Right Hand, Left Hand: The Origin of Asymmetry in Brains, Bodies, Atoms, and Cultures Subliminal : How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior? Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Why Zebra's Don't Get Ulcers I of the Vortex The Master and His Emissary Neal's Website Neal's Youtube Neal's IG Neal's Blog PRI Resources ------------------------- Our Information: MOVE YOUR BB Instagram Aleena's Instagram Aleena's Website Meghan's Instagram Meghan's Website Email: moveyourBB@gmail.com **The information on this podcast is intended to educate and inform. It is not meant to be a substitute of advice from your physician or medical provider.

One of the biggest misconceptions we’ve been led to believe as men is that vulnerability is a weakness. Toxic masculinity has promoted so many harmful ideals surrounding how men ‘should’ act and it’s only ever been a detriment to our wellbeing and overall perception of ourselves. So, it’s time we shifted the conversation. Joining me today is a serial voice of truth within entrepreneurship circles, Neal Conlon. Neal has been in the business of personal and professional growth for over fifteen years and has successfully helped build, scale, and move companies forward through intense coaching, mentorship, and enhanced marketing strategies. He also served in the military for five years and has done an amazing job of utilizing the mindset he developed there, for his professional endeavors. In this episode, we discuss the work Neal has done within men’s circles, why fostering emotional intelligence has been so crucial for him, and why deciding to surrender and be open to vulnerability was such an impactful lesson to learn. To hear more, tune in to Episode 19 of Orange Crushing It!Some Questions I Ask:Why are you so passionate about providing a framework that fosters emotional intelligence? (3:21)Could you talk about what inspired your movement, ‘Be Him’ (12:22)What do you think the biggest issue is for millennial men right now? (18:55)When was the moment you learned that vulnerability was a strength and not a weakness? (29:14)How are you moving ‘brick and mortar’ businesses online in the midst of Covid-19? (34:37)Can you share a funny moment between you and your daughter? (42:29)In This Episode You Will Learn:Why Neal’s upbringing made him emotionally aware at a young age (4:14)How Neal’s experience in the military shaped his approach towards business (5:41)How ‘Level Five Listening’ relates to the framework of Neal’s business (6:40)Neal’s struggles with identity after leaving the military (8:29)Why we need to trust our intuition (9:06)Why I believe ‘street smarts’ are just as important as academia (11:21)What Neal preaches to the men he works with (15:18)Our perspective and beliefs surrounding gender roles nowadays (24:19)Why safety and security are part of our primary needs as human beings (26:31)What Neal has learned about the importance of surrendering (28:40)Neal’s insights on the struggles behind entrepreneurship (39:07)Let’s Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramConnect With Neal Conlon:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neal Schaffer, the President of PDCA Social, joins the Social Pros Podcast to talk about how brands and businesses can leverage influencers in their marketing efforts and effectively navigate through ‘the age of influence’ we currently find ourselves living in. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping us make this happen. Please support them; we couldn't do it without their help! This week: Salesforce Marketing Cloud SocialMedia.org Full Episode Details The Age of Influence If you want people to hear about your brand and talk about your brand, you need to leverage influencers as part of your marketing. Neal Schaffer, the President of PDCA Social and a leading authority on digital transformation, believes that brands should view influencer marketing as a commitment, not just a campaign. Social media has given a voice to all types of followers with different audiences. Chances are, there is an ideal influencer out there who has the influence and authority to help put your brand in front of the right people. Neal Schaffer knows exactly how you can identify and engage with the right influencers for your brand and openly shares his best tips to help you create and implement a highly effective influencer marketing plan – including some major influencer marketing mistakes you might want to avoid! In This Episode: 06:05 - What ‘the age of influence’ means for brands, business owners, and marketers 08:03 – How Neal defines influence 12:08 – How B2B brands can leverage influencer marketing 16:27 – Tips to help you identify the right influencer for your brand 19:53 – How to work effectively with influencers 22:45 – What departments of an organization should have a role in managing a successful influencer marketing strategy 25:32 – Advice for leveraging influencers during COVID-19 27:45 - Why you should focus on turning influencers into brand advocates 31:02 – How to structure your ‘influencer marketing budget’ Resources: Get the new State of Marketing report for free from Salesforce Find out more about the community at SocialMedia.org with a special form for Social Pros listeners Find out how you can launch your first LinkedIn campaign with $100! Visit Neal’s website to learn more about him and his work Read Neal’s new book, The Age of Influence Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.

Neal Sherman is the founder and President of TAGeX Brands, a global firm that creates marketplaces for surplus equipment, inventory, and other assets. With a sound foundation in the food industry, TAGeX has expanded into other sectors and focuses on generating return on assets and reducing waste. TAGeX Brands connects buyers and sellers in a common marketplace. The industries served include retailers, restaurants, grocery chains, manufacturers, distributors and convenience stores. ​ For over thirty years, TAGeX and its affiliated firms have helped clients deal with the challenges of growth, transition, and decline. Serving up to 35,000 locations per year, TAGeX has been a pioneer in the outsourcing of equipment and facility transitions. The firm boasts a multitude of sales channels that serve clients and customers across the nation. After years of growth and the need for a larger facility, TAGeX Brands relocated its operations from the Washington D.C. area to the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, near Sherman’s hometown of Geneva. This move was prompted by his role in the development of a 1,000-acre portion of the former Seneca Army depot. ​ Sherman is a committed member of the Young Presidents Organization, with 20,000 members in 300 Chapters in 100 Countries. He has served in a number of roles for the group including Chapter Chair of the Empire Chapter in Rochester, New York, home of YPO Founder Ray Hickok. Neal chaired the Miami YPO/WPO Global Leadership Conference. In 2017, Neal was inducted into the Fellows Program at the Culinary Institute of America, which is widely recognized as the world’s premier culinary college with an industry-wide reputation for excellence and more than 49,000 alumni. ​ Sherman was appointed to the founding Executive Board of the Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC). The RIC serves as the industry advocate for all sectors engaged in Remanufacturing, a market valued at over $100 billion, employing over 500,000 people. ​ Among a variety of charitable pursuits has been a life-long commitment to cancer causes and disadvantaged youth. Sherman has been honored by a number of organizations including Young Women’s College Preparatory School of Rochester, The Center for Youth, and New Leadership for Israel Bonds. His unique experience and perspective on the restaurant and broader business environment has been sought by the media, business leaders, and government officials. He has provided his perspective and analysis to a range of media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, USA Today, The New York Times, Nation’s Restaurant News, Franchise Times, and the Restaurant Finance Monitor. Sherman has also spoken at a number of industry conferences. Sherman has a BA in Government from The American University in Washington, D.C., studied Economics at the University of London and received a Masters of Business Administration from New York University. He has been a frequent lecturer on college campuses and an adjunct Professor of Marketing at Columbia Union College. ​ Neal has been married for over thirty years to his wife Pam, a lawyer, actress, syndicated columnist, and global speaker (www.ThePamSherman.com). They have launched two children in the world and live in Rochester, New York. On our podcast, we are joined by Neal Sherman, the founder and President of TAGeX Brands. In our discussion, Neal shares his perspective on the hospitality and food industries amidst the global crisis. He talks about what it will look like when we come out on the other side, and what strategies we can use to thrive during this crisis. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Neal’s perspective on the hospitality and food industries amidst the global crisis What the pandemic has done to the restaurant and hospitality industries, and what it will look like when we come out on the other side Strategies that businesses in the hospitality and restaurant industries can use to thrive during this crisis How restaurants are adapting to the limitations of lockdown Some of the initial rollout contingencies we are seeing in Texas, and how restaurants are navigating them How these changes are forcing us to reinvent the restaurant experience How Neal helps businesses monetize what they aren’t using Restaurants in Distress Neal Sherman is the founder and President of TAGeX Brands, a global firm that handles all aspects of facility closure and equipment liquidation in the food industry. TAGeX is a mediator between buyers and sellers of restaurant equipment, facilitating transactions in a common marketplace for the betterment of the industry as a whole. On our podcast, Neal shares his perspective on the hospitality and food industries amidst the global crisis. Neal’s experience on the operations side of the restaurant business enables him to provide a unique viewpoint on what the pandemic has done to the industry. He talks about what it will look like when we come out on the other side, and what strategies we can use to thrive during this crisis. Change is Inevitable Many of us have seen the numbers depicting the impact that the global pandemic has had on the hospitality and restaurant industries. But Neal Sherman sees them through an entirely different lens. As of last week, 130,000 restaurants were closed in America, eight million people were displaced from their jobs, and the industry will lose about $225B in total. That number is only the operators—if you take into account all of the ancillary industries as well, the numbers are amplified. It is painful to watch, and even more painful to experience, but change is inevitable and we have to figure this out on our own. We can choose to sit in the corner and sulk, or we can get back in the ring and fight—it is our decision to make. Communication is Key The thin margins associated with the hospitality industry contribute to its volatility. But restaurants were not made to sustain protracted periods of time with no business. In most industries, businesses do not operate with a six-month cash reserve, and restaurants have even less of a cushion. They are doing what they can to adapt. Creative twists on take-out and delivery strategies are helping restaurant owners recoup some of their losses. But it is only making up around 10-20%. Restaurants have to balance reopening with what is feasible based on their books, but communication is the key to making it work. Many operators are negotiating sacred topics that are never traditionally negotiated, such as bank loans, rent, vendor terms, etc. It is not going to be easy Website: https://www.tagexbrands.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-sherman-0781016/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tagexbrands/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAGeXBrandsLLC/ Twitter: @TAGexBrands Episode Transcript We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Neal Gorenflo (@gorenflo) is the co-founder of Shareable, an award-winning news, action, connection hub for the grassroots sharing transformation.Neal’s worked with startups like P2P asset sharing platform Moogul.com, an online DVD exchange, a spinout of Cisco’s corporate asset sharing platform, and Divvy.com. He co-organized The Abundance League monthly salons in SF between 2005 and 2010, consulted with Institute for the Future, Stanford, Lowe’s, and has been featured by The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS Sunday Morning, Wired and Fast Company and appeared at SXSW, Sustainable Brands, and SOCAP.He is co-editor of the books Share or Die: Voices of The Get Lost Generation in the Age of Crisis and Policies for Shareable Cities, the first sharing economy policy guide and is an adviser to governments and NGO initiatives.In today’s episode we discuss:- How US zoning policies institutionalized racism- What participatory budgeting can do for revitalizing civic life- Why the capitalism experiment of the free market failed- The power of local networks and connections- How we should rethink cities and urban planning- Why Neal isn’t that excited about driverless cars- The huge problem with America’s suburbs system- Why the gig economy is eroding our future- How Neal views the future of government- Why blockchain isn’t the answer to our problems- What libertarianism gets massively wrong- Why big tech is the most dangerous force today- How hundreds of cities are saving the world through sharing- Why Airbnb and Uber aren’t sharing companies at all

Neal Schaffer is a global keynote speaker, university educator, consultant and owner of media agency PDCA Social. He works with brands to craft effective social media strategies that allow them to reach their audiences without intruding on their online experience. Neal is also the author of Maximize Your Social: A One-Stop Guide to Building a Social Media Strategy for Marketing and Business Success, and his upcoming book The Age of Influence is set to release in February 2020. In this episode, Neal describes how working in Asia shaped his approach to marketing, argues that “organic” social media ads aren’t as effective as we think they are, and explains what entrepreneurs can take away from influencers. The Finer Details of This Episode: Neal describes when and how his interest in marketing really took off. How Neal’s experience in Asia gave him a very holistic perspective on business. Why Neal’s customers are where he finds inspiration for the content he writes. YouTube streamers and influencers: the Dot Com boom of today. The topics in Neal’s upcoming book he believes are most relevant to his readers’ success. Why mastering Facebook ads is kind of like Jon Snow learning to ride a dragon. Important lessons about influencers that entrepreneurs can take away from this episode. Neal’s favorite examples of companies working well in tandem with influencers. Looking for better ways to connect with customers without interrupting their social media experiences. Why Neal views branding as “eternal” and essential to your company’s long-term success.  Quotes: “I like to add value. I like to help people. That’s sort of my core DNA.” “Don’t ask me what I want to talk about. It’s all about what your customers want to hear.” “Social media should be as much of a collaboration as it is about marketing.” “Now it’s really about breaking down those barriers and making the audience part of your brand.” Mentions: Volkswagen, Origins, Amazon, Apple     Guest Links:Neal’s homepage - https://nealschaffer.com/   Visit Brandon’s website at www.BrandsOnBrandsOnBrands.com Join the Brand Growth Community on Facebook at www.brandonbrands.com/community And please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

Download This Awesome Podcast: http://bit.ly/2JWy6n2   Looking for FREE Education on Multifamily Investing WITHOUT a Pitch?! Neal Bawa shares his story and why he's passionate about educating others! Neal Bawa is CEO and Founder at Grocapitus, a commercial real estate company with 1,000+ units and counting, along with a portfolio worth over $100 million! He sources negotiate and acquire Commercial properties all over the U.S. for over 200 investors. Serving as CEO of MultifamilyU, an apartment investing education company, Neal shares his a passion for educating others on real estate, along with hosting and speaking at multiple seminars and boot camps. He is the co-founder of the largest Multifamily Investing Meet up the network in the U.S. (BAMF), a group of investors that has over 3,000 members.   Some topics covered: -Neal's story and how he got started in Real Estate -How he stumbled on syndication -Why he went started in reverse and went from commercial to single family? -What did Neal learn working with a General Contractor? -When and how the “light” went off on the scalability of multifamily? -How Neal chooses which opportunities to invest in -Neal's secret to remembering all the knowledge he has acquired -How Neal created the largest meet up in the United States for Multifamily with 4400 members -What makes a good and bad syndicator? -Why you shouldn't wait for a market correction and started investing NOW -What is Neal working on right now? -What metrics does Neal look at when choosing a market? -Why someone should start a meetup and what are the benefits along with some tips to get started -Actionable steps to get started! -Best way to connect with Neal: multifamilyu.com   We appreciate you for listening. If you like what you hear it would mean a lot if you can give us a 5-star rating and review on   iTunes. https://goo.gl/N4pp6T Google Play - https://goo.gl/RHjVzX Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zZFeqvtJdPg Check out our Facebook page at Yarusi Holdings. https://www.facebook.com/YarusiHoldings/ Podcast List: https://thereifoundation.libsyn.com/ For our YouTube Channel click here. https://goo.gl/SJiYh A full list of podcasts are available at https://www.yarusiholdings.com/podcast/ And if you have any questions feel free to reach us at info@yarusiholdings.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neal Bawa is CEO / Founder at Grocapitus, a commercial real estate investment company. Neal sources, negotiates and acquires Commercial properties across the U.S., for 200+ investors. Current portfolio over 1000 units, projected to be at 2000 in 12 months. The portfolio includes Multifamily and student housing properties in 6 U.S. states. Neal also serves as CEO at MultifamilyU, an apartment investing education company. He speaks at events & meetups across the country. Nearly 4,000 students attend his multifamily seminar series each year and hundreds attend his Magic of Multifamily boot camps. Thousands hear his podcasts and he has been featured in over a dozen podcasts and radio shows. His management techniques and revenue optimization techniques for Multifamily are considered unique in the industry. Neal is the co-founder of the largest Multifamily Investing Meetup network in the U.S. (BAMF), a group of investors that has over 3000 members. He has taught the Fundamentals of Multifamily investing, Real Estate trends and deal analysis to 1000+ students, including investors from three different IRA companies. He raises over $12 Million dollars a year for his projects. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Neal first got involved in real estate investing, as part of his previous job as a Chief Operations Officer Why Neal started teaching his multifamily skills through his meetup, and how he grew the meetup to almost five thousand members Why Neal applies practical and effective business principles to his multifamily investment building Why Neal strives to be transparent with his methods, and why he is honest about his failures How Neal's online and in-person meetups work, and what information and data Neal provides to the audience Why Neal left India and moved to the United States in 1997, and how he rapidly grew his meetup Why Neal considers his greatest success and greatest failure to have come from the same project Why it's important to buy your investment projects based on what's happening today and not what might happen tomorrow How to get free multifamily resources from Neal, and how to get access to his accelerated bootcamp series What key daily activities Neal pursues to be as productive and focused as possible in his work Additional resources: Website: www.multifamilyu.com/toolkit/ Neal Bawa's Recommended Reading List: Multi-Family Millions by David Lindahl: https://amzn.to/2sSRBmW The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan: https://amzn.to/2B7Y4im

Download This Awesome Podcast: http://bit.ly/2VmsoNl Looking for FREE Education on Multifamily Investing WITHOUT a Pitch?! Neal Bawa shares his story and why he's passionate about educating others! Neal Bawa is CEO and Founder at Grocapitus, a commercial real estate company with 1,000+ units and counting, along with a portfolio worth over $100 million! He sources, negotiates and acquires Commercial properties all over the U.S. for over 200 investors. Serving as CEO of MultifamilyU, an apartment investing education company, Neal shares his a passion for educating others on real estate, along with hosting and speaking at multiple seminars and boot camps. He is the co-founder of the largest Multifamily Investing Meet up network in the U.S.  (BAMF), a group of investors that has over 3,000 members.  Some topics covered: -Neal's story and how he got started in Real Estate -How he stumbled on syndication -Why he went started in reverse and went from commercial to single family? -What did Neal learn working with a General Contractor? -When and how the “light” went off on scalability of multifamily? -How Neal chooses which opportunities to invest in -Neal's secret to remembering all the knowledge he has acquired -How Neal created the largest meet up in the United States for Multifamily with 4400 members -What makes a good and bad syndicator? -Why you shouldn't wait for a market correction and started investing NOW -What is Neal working on right now? -What metrics does Neal look at when choosing a market? -Why someone should start a meet up and what are the benefits along with some tips to get started -Actionable steps to get started! -Best way to connect with Neal: multifamilyu.com  We appreciate you for listening. If you like what you hear it would mean a lot if you can give us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. Google Play - https://goo.gl/RHjVzX Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zZFeqvtJdPg Check out our Facebook page at Yarusi Holdings. Feed: https://thereifoundation.libsyn.com/rss For our YouTube Channel click here. https://goo.gl/SJiYh A full list of podcasts are available at https://www.yarusiholdings.com/podcast/ And if you have any questions feel free to reach us at info@yarusiholdings.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neal Schaffer, CEO & Principal Social Media Strategy Consultant at Maximize Your Social, joins the Social Pros Podcast to discuss influencer marketing and social selling in B2B.   Special thanks to our sponsors: Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Magic Moments: How to Create Inspired Marketing to Amaze Your Customers: candc.dl/amazecustomers) Convince & Convert (Experience This! Show: experiencethisshow.com) Yext (The Everywhere Brand: http://offers.yext.com/everywherebrand)   In This Episode Why the concepts behind social marketing are consistent despite the ever changing social platforms and technology How Neal developed the social selling curriculum at Rutgers University Why social is ultimately based in the marketing department Why influencer marketing is the next step in B2B social media Why AI is powerful but it belongs in the background Why more influencer marketing is the biggest need in B2B social media in 2018   Resources Neal Schaffer Website ICUC Salesforce   Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.

This week, we are joined by Neal Ashworth of White Gorilla Developments. We discuss Neal’s background both in getting property ready for sale, as well as his development work for investors in today’s market.   HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   How Neal went from an apprenticeship as a carpenter to opening his own business in 2011; Starting out renovating with friends and family, and growing the business from there; Preparation for sale campaigns, and how vital they can be; Examples of how a bit of preparation can take your property to the next price bracket; How much to expect to spend, and what your return on that investment can be; Development application work, and partnering alongside architects, builders etc to get the project completed; Differences in councils across the country; Feasibility studies and the role they play in forecasts for a project; The low rise medium density housing code coming in July; How various fees can add up in your holding costs; And Working with neighbours.     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent Neal Ashworth - White Gorilla or via 0414 557 466   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe viaiTunes. If you like it, please leave a review! Or, find us on the podcast app of your choice, such as Spotify  

With 3,600 members, Neal Bawa's multifamily meetup is the largest in the US. Would you believe that when he started the group, Neal had zero multifamily experience? Neal's background is in technology education. He spent 15 years running a traditional company—and paying massive taxes—when his boss turned him on to the tax benefits of multifamily. Neal invested in a handful of single family homes, triplexes and fourplexes to learn the game, and he was ready to take the next step when he learned about a 12-plex deal that he couldn't afford on his own. By then, Neal had established his multifamily meetup, where he was candid about the fact that he didn't have experience. Rather, he shared what he DID know—his research and knowledge of the numbers. And on the night that Neal shared the story of the 12-plex deal, he discovered that he had a knack for raising money as well. Today, Neal and his partner have 1,000 units, with plans to hit 1,700 by the end of the year. Neal joins me to discuss how he was able to position himself as a leader despite a lack of track record and why his ability to tell the story of a project led to success with raising money. He talks numbers, sharing the importance of understanding the economics of an area before you invest and his take on the top two markets for 2018. Listen in for Neal's insight around stock market corrections, partnering with experts and diversifying your real estate portfolio. Key Takeaways Neal's transition from single- to multifamily Multifamily scales much better, always the goal Bought single family, tri-/quadplexes to learn Found 12-plex deal, told story in meetup Discovered knack for raising money Why Neal established a multifamily meetup without a track record Desire to share knowledge, network Honesty re: lack of experience resonated How Neal's meetup group supported his growth Encouraged meetup members to form groups (e.g.: underwriting) Learned from each other through open share Experienced future partner joined group Neal's advice around avoiding the mistakes he made early on Don't assume taxes will stay the same Gain understanding of tenant quality How demographics can impact returns Delinquency levels of African American tenants Marginal difference on western seaboard Three to four times higher in Midwest Vegas as transitional area, high turnover Work numbers into underwriting Neal's top market picks with growth and value potential Sacramento Orlando Why multifamily investors should adjust their expectations 23% cash-on-cash returns no longer realistic Interest rates increasing, cap rates decreasing Rent growth slowing down (still above trend) Red flag if syndicator promising same returns Neal's take on whether it's a good time to get into multifamily Anticipate massive housing shortage Gap in supply/demand in Class B, C Once in a lifetime opportunity Neal's insight on market corrections Assume will happen, plan for it Returns will drop, but good properties will survive How multifamily performed in the last recession Better than most asset classes Still had cashflow (down to 4%) Deep crash = opportunity 4% default rate What's next for Neal Expand network and diversify Acquire student, senior housing Partner with expert in industrial Connect with Neal Multifamily U Financial Attunement Email neal@finatt.com Resources We Are Apartments The Financial Freedom Summit Michael's Course Free eBook: The Secret to Raising Money to Buy Your First Apartment Building Review the Podcast on iTunes

Download Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist specializing in psychospiritual development. He is a popular speaker on drug policy reform, spiritual maturation, and the emergence of an integral society (a six-minute clip of his talk on the “Fusion of Spirit and Science” may be found at: http://vimeo.com/7517009) and an author, most recently of Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development. Dr. Goldsmith has curated dozens of successful conferences and cross-disciplinary “meetings of minds” for corporations as well as the psychedelic community, including the Horizons and MAPS Psychedelic Science conferences. He is a founder of several discussion salons on integral philosophy, governance, media, postmodern science, healing, and the future of society. Trained in humanistic, transpersonal, and eastern traditions, Dr. Goldsmith maintains a (non-psychedelic) psychotherapy practice in New York and Sag Harbor, NY, and may be reached via his Web site: http://www.nealgoldsmith.com/psychedelics. Topics Discussed What Neal's practice looks like How Neal works with people who use psychedelics Self with a small "s" Aligning with one's Deeper self Creating health Sensory deprivation Maturity - long term vs short term Human history Use of sacred technology to align with long term good Psychedelic vs Psycholytic Approaches - Psychedelytic (combined) Maturation and rites of passage How do we transition to adulthood now? How one can become involved with the field Getting good grades, bringing good grants with you MAPS Erowid staff write ups Future research with adept Buddhist monks World religious leaders - research We have to be mature with this process. Comissions Meetings with leaders How to reintroduce back into society 279 chems from Shulgin to research - Chemical Modeling Autism research -UCLA - Alicia Danforth Influences Asagioli - Psychosynthesis Sándor Ferenczi - Love Oriented A.H. Almaas - Diamond Approach Allan Ajaya, Phd - Psychotherapy East and West: A Unifying Paradigm Stuart A. Kauffman - The Origins of Order: Self-Organization and Selection in Evolution Jonathan Ott - Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources, and History Rupert Sheldrake - The Rebirth of Nature: The Greening of Science and God Links Neal's website Neals's Book - Psychedelic Healing – The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development Twitter https://vimeo.com/16260822

In this episode, Aaron Eden (MTN Co-Founder and COO) and I interview Neal Cross, the Chief Innovation Officer of DBS. DBS is a bang headquartered in Singapore that generated $11 billion in revenue and $4.5 billion in profit last year. They know the finance landscape is changing rapidly, and as a result are on a inspiring journey towards not only creating an innovation group within the bank, but turning the entire bank itself into an innovation group.   In this episode we discuss: How this year they’re on route to have put about 5000 people through the lean startup and design thinking training. How valuable it’s been to have a CEO who doesn’t just talk about innovation, but backs it up with a deep understanding, money and KPI’s that revolve around human centered design and experimentation. How Neal focuses on increasing the ambition of employees along with providing protection, education, and freedom. How he was able to get the bank to run 1000 lean startup experiments in 2015 by matching up a broad internal PR play with the guidance needed to enable practitioners to actually deliver. How Neal manages a healthy balance between PR and execution. Some of the challenges Neal still faces despite having support from key executives and the CEO.