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Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
In this exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes, join hosts Craig and Jason as they bring in the dynamic Jas Takhar live from his own studio. Known for his high-energy approach, Jas promises to match and potentially exceed the enthusiastic vibes. Dive into a lively conversation filled with rapid-fire questions and insightful discussions on content creation, real estate sales, and the impact of personal branding in business. Jas shares his journey from being labeled a little narcissistic to becoming a prolific content creator and successful real estate agent. Learn how building a personal media squad transformed his business and why staying true to your passion is key in any industry.Whether you're an insurance agent or a budding entrepreneur, this episode brims with actionable advice and motivational insights to revitalize your career and inspire your entrepreneurial spirit. Tune in and get ready for some high-energy exchanges and valuable takeaways from The Insurance Dudes and their engaging guest, Jas Takhar!Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
This is the first episode from our “Live from Links” series, where we take the hottest conversations that were recorded live from the Chainalysis Links conference in New York City. The transformative journey from traditional finance to the innovative world of blockchain is not an easy one, but this week Matthew Wilson, our Director of Product Management at Chainalysis, hears from someone that has taken on the task, Jas Takhar (VP of Engineering, Stablecoin & Custody Engineering, Ripple). Jas explains how Ripple and the XRP Ledger are pioneering advancements in stablecoin payments and DeFi to facilitate seamless, efficient, and compliant financial operations across the globe. He explains XRP Ledger's decision to focus on native features over smart contracts, emphasizing security and payment optimization, while revolutionizing cross-border payments, enhancing liquidity, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Jas Takhar's engineering career with Salesforce, BlackRock and Barclays 5 | Ripple's vision for blockchain-based financial innovation 7 | Balancing decentralized and centralized operations in Ripple's ecosystem 10 | The future of stablecoins and real world asset tokenization 15 | Mapping traditional finance to the blockchain using permission pools 18 | How to provide security and trust if $30 Trillion worth of tokenized assets come on-chain? 21 | Conferences bringing energy to the industry - Announcement: APEX: XRPL Developer Summit Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Ripple: Modernize Your Financial Infrastructure Website: XRP Ledger: The Blockchain Built For Business Report: Standard Chartered: Real-world asset tokenisation: A game changer for global trade Event: APEX 2025: The largest annual summit for the XRPL Community (June 10-12, 2025) Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Download Your Copy Today) Event: Links 2025 Digital Premiere: Free virtual event bringing together the leaders defining the future of blockchain intelligence Post: Crypto Fraud is Surging: FBI's IC3 Reports $9.3 Billion lost to crypto scams Blog: Bridging the Gap: How Off-Chain and On-Chain Data Can Prevent Crypto Fraud YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today's episode Matthew Wilson *host* (Director of Product Management, Chainalysis) Jas Takhar (VP of Engineering, Stablecoin & Custody Engineering, Ripple) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
What It Takes To Become a Top Performer - Jas Takhar This is part 2 of our conversation with Jas, a Toronto native and trailblazing entrepreneur, and the force behind FTGU - From The Ground Up Academy. He empowers professionals with game-changing training, and is the host of the Jas Takhar podcast. We dive into Traits of top performers; how to manage and leverage your CRM effectively; what's more important - mindset or a good CRM?; downsizing and living a frugal life; content creation; topics to talk about and how often to post; why just posting content is the way to overcome fearand MUCH more! Contact Jas Instagram: @jastakhar13 This episode proudly sponsored by Rent Panda. Rent Panda helps landlords go from listing to lease without wasted time or headaches along the way. Rent Panda provides the do it yourself landlord an online platform where you can list your property absolutely free. If you want to you can post your ad on multiple platforms, see tenant profiles, message tenants, schedule showings, get credit checks and build leases quickly and easily. Rent Panda also caters to the more passive landlord who needs to find a tenant. doing all of the leasing work, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and get the best tenants presented to you. Find them at: https://www.rentpanda.ca Other Links: Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca
You Are Enough - Jas Takhar This is part 1 of our conversation with Jas, a Toronto native and trailblazing entrepreneur, and the force behind FTGU - From The Ground Up Academy. He empowers professionals with game-changing training, and is the host of the Jas Takhar podcast. We dive into mindset; how we have a shared experience in seeing Tony Robbins; the fear of judgment and how to overcome it; how to be a great event and podcast host; how to treat your employees; how to manage and leverage your CRM effectively; and MUCH more! Contact Jas Instagram: @jastakhar13 This episode proudly sponsored by Better Mortgage Select - https://bmselect.ca Better Mortgages Select Are you looking to create generational wealth and get one step closer to financial freedom? If the answer is YES, then Better Mortgage Select is the brokerage for you. Better Mortgage Select has helped more real estate investors achieve financial freedom than any other mortgage brokerage in Canada. They are expert financial planning consultants that allow investors to grow their portfolio and have a unique way of helping clients navigate through the different banks and lending options available. Contact them today for a free consultation and get started on what could be a life-changing journey. Don't just get a mortgage, get a BETTER MORTGAGE!" email: info@bettermortgageselect.ca Other Links: WATCH the podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@gary.hibbert
Toronto native Jas Takhar is an innovative entrepreneur who recognized from an early age that he would thrive in the sales and service industry. Over the years, Jas has gained valuable experience in car sales, banking, and real estate. Today, he leads a remarkable real estate team, showcasing his dedication and expertise. In This Episode, We Discuss: Investing In Pre-Construction Developments Maneuvering Around Challenges to Close on Deals Mindset for Investing in Pre-Construction Possible Options for Exiting Pre-Construction Purchases You can reach out to Jas Tahkar by visiting meetjastakhar.ca Download a free report: “Multi-Unit Renovation Operations Order - A Guide to Starting a Renovation” Subscribe and review today! Instagram Youtube Spotify Apple Podcasts
Starting your business in 2024? Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with Jas Takhar and Nick Jongazma. This episode dives into the essentials of launching a successful startup, offering a step-by-step guide on market research, funding strategies, and growth planning. Whether you're brainstorming your first business idea or ready to take your startup to the next level, gain invaluable insights from industry experts on how to navigate the business world and achieve success in the competitive landscape of 2024.
Join Jas Takhar and Jas Oberoi, Real Estate Advisor, in an enlightening episode of the Jazz Stack podcast, where they delve into the world of real estate investing, sharing invaluable insights from their rich experiences. Discover the nuances of investing in different markets, the significance of long-term planning in real estate, and strategies that have propelled their success. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the field, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspirational stories that will guide you on your real estate journey. Key Moments: 00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction 00:00:37 - Guest Jas Oberoi's Arrival 00:08:55 - Discussing Flipping Tax 00:16:58 - Analyzing Housing Policies 00:24:01 - Investment Opportunities 00:30:01 - Surrey's Growing Market 00:37:01 - Jas Oberoi's Background 00:48:43 - Importance of Educational Events 00:52:01 - Success in Real Estate 01:09:30 - Closing Thoughts Important Keywords and Explanations: Real Estate Investors: Individuals who purchase properties with the aim of generating rental income or profiting from their resale. Flipping Tax: A tax imposed on the profit earned from selling a property quickly after purchasing it, aimed at discouraging speculative real estate transactions. Housing Policies: Government regulations and initiatives designed to influence the housing market, such as taxes, subsidies, and zoning laws. Pre-construction: The phase of property development before construction begins, often involving the sale of properties based on architectural plans. Land Assembly: The process of consolidating adjacent parcels of land for future development or sale. ----------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and comment. I'd love to read your comments! Listen to the Jas Takhar Podcast (JTP): iTunes – https://www.JTPitunes.com Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4G8zDAoCNX9BP35tbt4N6V Have a personal question? Join my TEXT Community today! For Real Estate Tips: Make Sure to Visit the Real Estate Segments Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcv6qR1Ts7te-Ki6vTT9ODHcp2AOt7ivP For Sales Tips; Make Sure to Visit the Ask Jas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcv6qR1Ts7tehV7A65l-T-PpvW7ohZOZp For more tips and tactics: Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter https://www.jastakhar.ca/newsletter Follow me on Social: IG – https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/ Facebook– https://www.facebook.com/jastakhar13 Website - https://meetjastakhar.ca/
In this lively episode 235 of the Jas Takhar Podcast, we dove deep into the vibrant worlds of real estate and content creation. The host shared his passion for content creation, setting the stage for an insightful exchange with guests Austin Yeh and Mayu Thava from the Rise Real Estate Investing podcast. Together, they discussed their podcasting journey, real estate strategies, and the challenges and rewards of property investment. The conversation also touched on the influence of interest rates on the real estate market and the importance of credible online presence. Moreover, they explored the intricacies of various real estate ventures, from wholesaling to managing rentals and the dynamics of tenant relationships, providing a well-rounded look at the link between digital content and real estate success. ----------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and comment. I'd love to read your comments! Listen to the Jas Takhar Podcast (JTP): Itunes – https://www.JTPitunes.com Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4G8zDAo... Have a personal question? Join my TEXT Community today! For Real Estate Tips; Make Sure to Visit the Real Estate Segments Playlist: • Playlist For Sales Tips; Make Sure to Visit the Ask Jas Playlist: • ASK JAS | Livestream • Weds at 12pm est. For more tips and tactics; make sure to SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter https://www.jastakhar.ca/newsletter Follow me on Social: IG – / jastakhar13 Facebook– / jastakhar13 Website - https://meetjastakhar.ca/
With a wild fanbase following of over 70K on instagram, Giselle Ugarte, Media Entrepreneur and Coach, shares her journey from the bench to the screen as a movtivational speaker and coach. Welcome to the next episode of the Jas Takhar Podcast where he and his new guest, Giselle discuss their experiences with the social app Clubhouse, reminiscing about past events, and sharing personal stories. Giselle shared her experience leaving her home state and attending USC, attributing her outgoing nature to her parents' encouragement and the influence of her older brothers. Jas shared similarities concerning his upbringing as the youngest member of his family, including the grounding effect of elder siblings and familial camaraderie. Both Jas and Giselle ultimately acknowledge their family dynamics as instrumental in shaping who they are today. Jas and Giselle reflect on their personal journeys, the stage as their performance platform, and how they have evolved therein. ----------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and comment. I'd love to read your comments! Listen to the Jas Takhar Podcast (JTP): Itunes – https://www.JTPitunes.com Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4G8zDAoCNX9BP35tbt4N6V Have a personal question? Join my TEXT Community today! For Real Estate Tips; Make Sure to Visit the Real Estate Segments Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcv6qR1Ts7te-Ki6vTT9ODHcp2AOt7ivP For Sales Tips; Make Sure to Visit the Ask Jas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcv6qR1Ts7tehV7A65l-T-PpvW7ohZOZp For more tips and tactics; make sure to SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter https://www.jastakhar.ca/newsletter Follow me on Social: IG – https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/ Facebook– https://www.facebook.com/jastakhar13 Website - https://meetjastakhar.ca/
In this episode, Jas interviews Andrew Von Teichman, co-founder of D'ont Poke The Bear Ontario wines and craft cider. His extensive discussion with the host covers various topics like the genesis of his interest in wine, which began with a summertime job, his fascination with farming, the storytelling aspect of wine, and his admiration for multigenerational family businesses in Europe. He also highlights his collaboration with Jackson Triggs in the wine business and his wine distribution agency. Topics such as parenting in the present era, maintaining a work-life balance and his charitable endeavour with his wife also surface in this wide-ranging conversation. Kids Phone Help Line: 1-800-668-6868 https://www.kidshelpphone.ca/ Don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and comment. I'd love to read your comments! Listen to the Jas Takhar Podcast (JTP): Itunes – https://www.JTPitunes.com Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4G8zDAoCNX9BP35tbt4N6V Have a personal question? Join my TEXT Community today! For Real Estate Tips; Make Sure to Visit the Real Estate Segments Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcv6qR1Ts7te-Ki6vTT9ODHcp2AOt7ivP For Sales Tips; Make Sure to Visit the Ask Jas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcv6qR1Ts7tehV7A65l-T-PpvW7ohZOZp
Embark on a thrilling real estate journey with host Jas Takhar, joined by Chris Slightham, Broker of Record at Royal LePage, and Simeon Papailias, co-founder of the REC Canada Group, in episode #230 of The Jas Takhar Podcast. Dive deep into the highs and lows of the 2023 real estate market, as Simeon reflects on what he deems the "worst performing year" in his career, contrasted by Chris's insightful perspective on historical volatility. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, laughter, and actionable insights, offering a unique blend of experience and expertise. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting in real estate, this conversation provides valuable nuggets to navigate and succeed in the current market. Tune in for a lively discussion on #RealEstate2023, #MarketTrends, and #SuccessStrategies.
Quick Take - (Full Episode - #70 - Link Below to Full Episode) We have a dynamic episode with CEO, real estate broker, podcast host, and all-around great guy Jas Takhar, a Toronto native who has been in the sales and service industry for over 26 years. Jas is a beacon of positivity and his optimism and enthusiasm explodes through the speakers! Jas leads through education and is a prolific content factory! He's quick with words, and his slickly-produced digital content is filled with gems of advice. He's a definite "must-follow" if you haven't done so already! With 50 realtors and 11 support staff, Jas founded REC Canada, and advises and assists hundreds of buyers, sellers, and investors yearly across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $2.1B in transactions. For over 5 years, Jas has successfully kept his team top 3 in the country. An expert in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios and host of one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – Jas founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media in 2021, where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. In this episode, we discussed: - Allowing yourself permission to be yourself is the key to success. - Speaking from the heart and giving a glimpse behind the curtain. - The Canadian moratorium against international investors. - Comparing supply issues in Toronto with New York and Boston. - Picking markets and asset classes that the big REITs are investing in - How Jas gravitated to producing podcasts many years ago - Repurposing content and publishing 10-12 pieces every day - Giving yourself permission to be yourself :: Link to Full Episode - https://youtu.be/eAoytlGRXYo Where to find Jas online: REC Canada - https://www.reccanada.com/ From the Ground Up Media - https://www.ftgumedia.com/ Jas Takhar Website - https://jastakhar.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jastakhar Jas Takhar Podcast - https://jastakhar.tv/catalog iOS App - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/jas-takhar/id1621091439 Join Jason Muth from Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! #realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestatelaw #financialindependence #financialfreedom #realestatemarketing #buildyourbrand #torontorealestate Follow us! Following and subscribing to The Real Estate Law Podcast not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. The Real Estate Law Podcast on Instagram and YouTube NextHome Titletown Real Estate on Facebook and LinkedIn Straightforward Short-Term Rentals on Instagram Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn Help us Spread the Word If you've found our podcast helpful, entertaining, or informative, please consider leaving us a rating and review. It only takes a minute and can make a huge difference in helping us reach more listeners. Hospitality.FM The Real Estate Law Podcast is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!
Join Jas Takhar in this special edition episode (#229) as he takes the stage for a live seminar packed with real estate wisdom!
Join Jas Takhar in an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Michael Sarracini, an award-winning entrepreneur and real estate investor. In this episode (#228), dive deep into Michael's journey from university student drowning in debt to a retired multimillionaire at 25. Explore his diverse ventures in television, e-commerce, real estate development, and private education. Discover how Michael, now the CEO of Keyspire and Chairman of The Sarracini Group, is committed to adding value to people through personal development and education, as well as enhancing land value through strategic partnerships and development. With over 20 years of experience, Michael's team has trained over 100,000 real estate investors, helping them amass tens of millions in net worth. From breaking rules in high school to leading the #1 fastest-growing consumer business in 2016, Michael's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Michael's ultimate goal comes to life as he guides partners and students alike in maximizing profits and purpose for enriched and fulfilling lives. Tune in for a conversation that seamlessly blends business acumen with personal anecdotes, all wrapped up in the signature style of The Jas Takhar Podcast.
Join host Jas Takhar in an exciting episode of The Jas Takhar Podcast #227, as he sits down with the dynamic real estate expert, Anthony Tabar from the Condo Corner. Get ready to dive into a high-energy conversation that unravels the secrets to success in the ever-evolving real estate industry. In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Anthony Tabar, who transformed from a part-time agent to a thriving real estate professional. Discover how mentorship played a pivotal role in his career, as he and Jas delve into the challenges and boundless potential within the real estate sector. They share insights on the current real estate landscape, navigating through market dynamics, and the importance of adapting to change. If you're a new broker facing obstacles, this episode is a must-listen, as our dynamic duo discusses the power of attaching yourself to a successful mentor and absorbing their wisdom while giving back. Plus, stay tuned as Anthony and Jas predict the impact of newly implemented fees on agents in Ontario, giving you a sneak peek into the future of real estate in the province. Don't miss out on this engaging, informative, and fun conversation on The Jas Takhar Podcast!
Welcome to The Jas Takhar Podcast, episode #226!
Step into an unfiltered conversation with Jas Takhar and his guest, Manjitt Hansra, Pharmacist and Breathwork Facilitator, in episode 225 of The Jas Takhar Podcast. Skip the cheese; this is where real stories meet real insights. Join these two friends as they rewind the tape, reminiscing about their soccer days and share how it shapes their lives today. No fluff, just the real deal. They're not selling you dreams; they're talking about life. Forget the clichés. Hear about Manjit's passion for helping healthcare professionals tackle burnout head-on, without the buzzwords. No forced inspiration here, just candid chatter about competitiveness, resilience, and the raw life lessons they took from the field. Authenticity reigns supreme, no sugar coating. This isn't about unlocking your potential; it's about keeping it real. Dive into this no-nonsense episode; your ears will thank you.
Join us for an enlightening episode of The Jas Takhar Podcast #224, where we dive deep into the world of personal finance with our extraordinary guests, Darren Mitchell and Christina Wyatt. Darren, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, financial educator, and Amazon bestselling author, is the visionary founder of Control and Compound Financial. With over two decades of hands-on experience and unwavering commitment to continuous academic growth, Darren realized that the conventional financial planning strategies weren't delivering the results clients truly deserved. In contrast, they often promoted products and investment vehicles designed to benefit financial institutions rather than the investors themselves. Determined to make a real impact, Darren embarked on a journey to uncover the wealth-building secrets of the rich, discovering strategies that allow individuals to achieve their financial goals in record time. Now, he passionately shares his wisdom as a financial educator through training seminars, webinars, and podcasts. Joining Darren is Christina Wyatt, a seasoned business owner and Wealth Coach at Control and Compound Financial. With over 12 years of experience in the industry and working closely with Darren, Christina has honed her expertise in Control and Compound's specialty: assisting real estate investors and business owners. As an entrepreneur herself, Christina understands the limitations of standard financial plans and one-size-fits-all strategies for those in the world of business and real estate. Together, Darren and Christina have made it their mission to equip individuals like you with specially designed strategies that truly work. In this engaging conversation, we'll unveil the secrets of financial success and empower you to take control of your wealth. Discover why traditional approaches may not be the right fit and learn how to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset that can reshape your financial future. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical advice from our experts. Tune in and embark on a journey towards financial empowerment with Darren, Christina, and your host, Jas Takhar. It's time to take control and compound your wealth!
We're diving deep into the fascinating world of construction and renovation, right here in Hamilton, Ontario! Our special guest, Seif El-Sahly from Newfore Inc., takes us on a thrilling journey through the construction landscape, highlighting the key differences between building in Toronto and the bustling city of Abu Dhabi. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion as we unravel the layers of red tape and government regulations that have a massive impact on the construction industry. With a special focus on the aftermath of COVID-19, we'll explore the rising trend of commercial construction and how it's reshaping the landscape. But that's not all! We'll also shine a spotlight on the intriguing concept of accessory dwelling units, and you won't want to miss our insights into the intricate permitting and zoning processes required for their construction. Whether you're a construction enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of building and renovation, this episode has something for everyone. Join Jas Takhar and Seif El-Sahly as they make construction talk fun, engaging, and packed with valuable insights. Tune in now and discover the secrets of the construction business and its current trends!
Step right into episode #222 of The Jas Takhar Podcast!
Welcome to Episode 221 of The JAs Takhar Podcast! Join your host, JAs Takhar, as he sits down with the dynamic Mark Arnstein, a real estate expert hailing from Living North Toronto. Get ready for an engaging discussion packed with invaluable insights into the world of real estate.
Join host Jas Takhar as he sits down with the brilliant financial strategist, John Durbano, in this thought-provoking episode of The Jas Takhar Podcast. The two dive deep into a captivating conversation about diverse wealth creation strategies that go beyond the conventional realm of real estate. They kick things off by emphasizing the significance of paying attention and effectively conveying messages in today's fast-paced world. The lighthearted banter about fashion and tailor-made suits adds a touch of charm to the discussion. As the conversation progresses, they unveil lesser-known approaches to build wealth, exploring financial vehicles such as life insurance. Learn how these alternative strategies can bolster your financial portfolio and provide you with an edge in achieving your long-term goals. Drawing from their personal experiences, Jas and John share valuable insights on investing and how the pursuit of knowledge plays a crucial role in making informed decisions. Tune in to discover the power of education in paving the way for financial success. The podcast culminates with John's eye-opening revelation of his decision to focus on alternative wealth building strategies that strategically minimize tax burdens. This parting wisdom leaves listeners inspired and motivated to explore untapped avenues for their own financial growth. If you're ready to broaden your horizons and embrace unconventional wealth creation methods, this episode is a must-listen. Join us on The Jas Takhar Podcast as we uncover the secrets to financial prosperity beyond real estate!
Welcome to Episode 218 of the Jas Takhar Podcast! In this special episode, Jas Takhar and the team have an exciting announcement to share with you. They are thrilled to introduce the launch of their brand-new initiative, the "From the Ground Up Academy." Join Jas and his co-hosts as they delve into the details of this groundbreaking academy designed specifically for real estate professionals. With their extensive experience in the industry, Jas and his team are passionate about giving back and helping others thrive. In this episode, you'll hear their heartfelt dedication to supporting aspiring and established real estate professionals through comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship. They believe that success in this field is attainable for everyone, and their academy aims to provide the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to build a thriving real estate business. Tune in as Jas and his team share their personal journey, reflecting on the importance of paying it forward and expressing gratitude to their amazing team members and supportive family. This episode is a testament to their unwavering commitment to elevating the real estate industry and making a positive impact. If you're a real estate professional looking to take your career to new heights or aspiring to enter this exciting field, don't miss this episode. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped with the resources you need to succeed. Welcome to the From the Ground Up Academy, where dreams become reality.
in an electrifying episode of The Jas Takhar Podcast as he sits down with the remarkable Nick Regina, CEO of Spark Financial Group. Prepare to unravel the secrets of real estate success as Nick, a former nightlife owner turned real estate mogul, shares his invaluable insights and insider tips. In this captivating conversation, they delve deep into the world of pre-construction condominium investing, uncovering lucrative opportunities and discussing their own investment strategies. Together, they shed light on the thriving Florida market and reveal how to capitalize on its potential for maximum returns. Furthermore, they address the pressing issue of housing affordability for individuals under 30 in the bustling Greater Toronto Area, providing thoughtful perspectives and practical solutions. Gain unparalleled knowledge and discover strategies that will empower you to overcome challenges and thrive in the real estate industry. With Nick Regina's expertise and Jas Takhar's engaging style, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring investors and anyone seeking to navigate the dynamic world of real estate. Tune in now and embark on a transformative journey to unlock the path to real estate riches, guided by the wisdom of Nick Regina, CEO of Spark Financial Group.
Welcome to The Jas Takhar Podcast, where I, Jas Takhar, your host, bring you inspiring and enlightening conversations with industry experts. In this captivating episode, I am excited to introduce you to Laura Stewart, a branding guru, who will share her expertise on building a powerful brand that leaves a lasting impact. Together, we will dive into the strategies and techniques that can elevate your personal and professional brand to new heights. Additionally, we have the privilege of hearing from Luc Lising, a remarkable individual who achieved tremendous success as a real estate agent and business owner before the age of 25. Luc will share his remarkable journey and invaluable insights on how to thrive in the competitive real estate industry. Get ready to be inspired and empowered as we explore the secrets to creating your own success story. This is an episode you won't want to miss on The Jas Takhar Podcast!
In this episode of The Loan Officer Wealth Podcast, we are joined by Jas Takhar, Founder of The Real Estate Centre Canada and Co-Owner of From The Ground Up Media. Jas is here to talk about his successful ventures in the mortgage and real estate spaces and how they connect back to successful mortgage marketing strategies.
Unlock the secrets to successfully partnering with investors in real estate! Today we are joined by Jas Takhar, co-founder of REC Canada and a Real Estate Investor/Broker. We'll explore the key strategies and tips to attract and retain investment partners, navigate the investment process, and grow your real estate portfolio. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will help you achieve your goals and achieve financial success in the world of real estate investing. So, hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for the latest insights and advice on partnering with investors in real estate.
In this episode, our guest Jas Takhar shares his experience building a successful real estate team and how they are able to serve 700 families per year. Jas discusses the importance of having a clear vision and mission for your team. He believes that having a strong sense of purpose can help keep team members motivated and focused, and can also help attract top talent. Jas also talks about the importance of building a strong team culture. He believes that having a positive and supportive team culture can help foster a sense of belonging and create a more enjoyable work environment for everyone. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of ongoing training and development for team members. Overall, Jas' insights on building a successful real estate team and serving a large number of clients are valuable for anyone looking to grow their own real estate business. By setting clear goals, building a strong team culture, and leveraging technology, it is possible to create a highly effective and efficient team that can help you achieve your business objectives.You can connect with our guest on Instagram @jastakhar13Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to info@TheRealFI.com and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven't done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!You can connect with you hosts on instagram:James on Instagram: @James_RippeonPatrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCoupleLet's kick the 9 to 5!Decide. Commit. Take Action!
About Jas :Toronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 26 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he founded REC Canada under Royal LePage, and for over 5 years has successfully kept his team top 3 in the country. With 50 realtors and 11 support staff, the team advises and assists over 625 buyers, sellers and investors, yearly, across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $2.1B in transactions. Jas' area of expertise is in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios. Wanting to share his knowledge and experience with the masses, he wrote a book titled, Real Estate Intelligence, which teaches anyone how to buy or sell real estate on their own.Furthering his pursuit to educate and motivate, he developed a love for content creation, and now not only hosts one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – but also founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. His hope is to provide inspiring education through his guides, seminars, and content to aid others in removing the friction from their own life in order to help them get from where they are, to where they want to be. Links From The Podcasthttps://jastakhar.ca/https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/https://www.youtube.com/jastakharhttps://www.facebook.com/jastakhar13https://open.spotify.com/show/4G8zDAoCNX9BP35tbt4N6Vhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jas-takhar-podcast/id1383371381?mt=2https://www.peer2peerrealestate.com/@Willliamp2pre (twitter)facebook.com/peer2peerrealestatehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/williemorales/Book(s)recommendedReal Estate intelligence - Jas TakharThank you Jas for being on the podcast.What did you think about today's subject?Please go to apple podcasts look for us at peer 2 peer real estate podcast, please subscribe and leave a review.Don't give up on your dreams, fight for it and guard it.Keep the momentum going, Good things will happen.Thanks for listening and be safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, I had a discussion with Richard Robbins, an experienced real estate coach and market expert. Although the market continues to change, one element that stays the same is there are always opportunities you can take advantage of. There are so many people waiting for the perfect opportunity to invest, but they're wasting the opportunities out there today. Inflation is a silent killer, and if you're not a part of the market, you're guaranteed to miss your chance at making it work for you.
Jas Takhar has sold over $2.1 billion in real estate. He joins Matt Lionetti and The Broke Agent to discuss his journey in sales (starting at the age of 12), how to build rapport with clients, why investing content is so important, and three things agents should be doing over the holidays. 55,000+ agents choose BoomTown over any other competitor to make success easy. The best CRM in the game. Learn more about BoomTown and get equipped with all the tools you need. Try BoomTown now: https://bit.ly/BoomTownROI Matt Lionetti: https://www.instagram.com/matt.lionetti/ The Broke Agent: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/ Jas Takhar: https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/ Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-ask/id1547905792 Timestamps: 00:00-00:20 Intro 02:29 $2.1 billion in real estate transactions 06:59 What did you start doing to get business in real estate? 15:00 Jas's whole content model 20:22 Can a realtor be a good agent if they're not good at sales? 27:55 How do you develop rapport? 32:11 How did you figure out your lane for content creation? 42:23 It's the experience that breeds the confidence 48:33 One video every single day, 2 podcasts every month 53:13 The best thing about working with investors 59:17 Three things agents should be doing right now
Jas Takhar is the Founder of the #1 Real Estate sales team in Canada for Royal LePage, and he and his team have done over $1.6b in sales, closing over 500+ transactions during the pandemic. Jas knows a lot about creating a brand; he took all that he learned from founding REC and has spent the last three years building his own personal brand. He now hosts the Jas Takhar Podcast and would like to share the open and honest process of how he was able to build a loyal following while propelling his team to the #1 position in the country. Support the showFollow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/
Jas Takhar is the Founder of REC Canada under Royal LaPage and the host of the Jas Takhar podcast. Jas is also the Founder of From the Ground Up Media, where he focuses on helping real estate agents produce quality content for social media platforms. His purpose? To help them create content that inspires and attracts others. In this One Big Tip podcast episode, Jas shares actionable tips for growing your business. Jas started in sales at the young age of eleven when he sold newspapers door to door. From there, he bounced around as a salesman in different industries until he settled on real estate, where he found his place for the last 18 years. From Jas's perspective, everyone is in sales; only most people don't realize it. When you apply for a job or draft a resume, what you are doing is pitching yourself to a prospective employer. Once you accept the premise that everything is about sales, you must learn how to attract the right market and become effective at sales to close the deal. Years ago, it was simple. You created an ad for television and radio, reaching your target audience, and the rest happened naturally. That all changed with the internet and the various social media platforms. In addition to the many platforms you post your message on, you must create appropriate content for each platform. Content creation is the easiest way to get your message out and attract your target audience. It's an excellent way for prospective clients to get to know you and your brand and build authority in your field. The content you put out there is what you use to leverage your brand to your prospects because now, when you talk to the person and connect with them, they already know a bit about you and your message or offer. When starting in the industry, it's important not to do it in isolation. Great ideas were never born in a closed room. Jas recommends joining a group of other like-minded people, so you have a think tank. Look for Facebook groups, accountability groups, or coaching groups as a place to freely exchange ideas with people who are equally motivated and have similar goals. It's important to have patience with the process. Very few people know their strengths and weaknesses when they first start. For most, the road to success is paved with many failures. It only benefits you to have a support system that can guide you. Jas tells his clients that in the beginning, it doesn't matter what part they have in the group. Just put yourself out there and be a part of the conversation. Be open and willing to learn, and once you have a solid handle on the industry, choose what you want to focus on. In the end, Jas teaches his clients that marketing will only take you so far. You can post content daily on every platform, but you won't reach your full potential until you are comfortable closing sales. Being a good closer requires you to be a bit of a chameleon. You need to understand people, know how to read them, and figure out the best approach. You rarely pitch the same way to more than one person. You need to pivot and be fluid in your thinking and offer without losing your message. An important aspect of sales that Jas has his team focus on is sorting. Sales are about nurturing relationships. You're not out there making cold calls every day. Rather, when you reach out to people you're calling and having conversations with. You want to find out where they are in the sales cycle and sort them into lists. That way, you know who to reach out to in the next six months and who to skip over for now. That is how you build trust and maintain loyal customers. As you progress in every part of your life, remember that you are always selling something. Become comfortable with the sales cycle, and learn how to close a deal. These skills will help you move ahead in your life. In this episode: [2:25] Jas shares his background, and he realizes that no matter what industry you are in, there is an...
Watch This Interview Live Toronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 26 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he co-founded REC Canada, and in the course of 16 years, has successfully propelled his team to the top 3 position in Canada under Royal LePage in 2020. With 54 realtors and 11 support staff, the team advises and assists over 625 buyers, sellers and investors, yearly, across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $1.6B in transactions. Jas' area of expertise is in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios. Wanting to share his knowledge and experience with the masses, he wrote a book titled Real Estate Intelligence, which teaches others how to buy or sell real estate on their own. After gaining so much from the community he was accepted in, Jas decided to sit down and start a new company called From The Ground Up Media, better known as FTGU. As the co-founder Jas has create a pathway for new real estate agents to step foot into the content creation space. Showing new agents how they can start producing content and even their own podcasts! Do you Suffer From Erectile Dysfunction "Hims" Can help: Click here Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Join our Community
We have a dynamic episode with CEO, real estate broker, podcast host, and all-around great guy Jas Takhar, a Toronto native who has been in the sales and service industry for over 26 years. Jas is a beacon of positivity and his optimism and enthusiasm explodes through the speakers!Jas leads through education and is a prolific content factory! He's quick with words, and his slickly-produced digital content is filled with gems of advice. He's a definite "must-follow" if you haven't done so already!With 50 realtors and 11 support staff, Jas founded REC Canada, and advises and assists hundred of buyers, sellers, and investors yearly across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $2.1B in transactions. For over 5 years, Jas has successfully kept his team top 3 in the country.An expert in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios and host of one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – Jas founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media in 2021, where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. In this episode, we discussed:- Allowing yourself permission to be yourself is the key to success.- Speaking from the heart and giving a glimpse behind the curtain.- The Canadian moratorium against international investors.- Comparing supply issues in Toronto with New York and Boston.- Picking markets and asset classes that the big REITs are investing in- How Jas gravitated to producing podcasts many years ago- Repurposing content and publishing 10-12 pieces every day- Giving yourself permission to be yourselfWhere to find Jas online:REC Canada - https://www.reccanada.com/From the Ground Up Media - https://www.ftgumedia.com/Jas Takhar Website - https://jastakhar.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jastakharJas Takhar Podcast - https://jastakhar.tv/catalogiOS App - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/jas-takhar/id1621091439Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.uscreen.jastakharJoin Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!#realestatepodcast #nexthome #humansoverhouses #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestatelaw #financialindependence #financialfreedom #realestatemarketing #buildyourbrand #torontorealestate_____________________The Real Estate Law Podcast is hosted by Jason Muth and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill.This podcast and these show notes are not legal advice, but we hope you find both entertaining and informative.You can follow our sponsors here:NextHome Titletown Real Estate on InstagramNextHome Titletown Real Estate on FacebookNextHome Titletown Real Estate on LinkedInAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedInThe Real Estate Law Podcast, because real estate is more than just pretty pictures and law goes well beyond the paperwork and courtroom arguments.Support the show
On this week's episode, I'm excited to bring on Jas Takhar to talk about effectively growing your team and building a strong company culture.Toronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 26 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he founded REC Canada under Royal LePage, and for over 5 years has successfully kept his team top 3 in the country.With 50 realtors and 11 support staff, the team advises and assists over 625 buyers, sellers and investors, yearly, across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $2.1B in transactions. Jas' area of expertise is in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios. Wanting to share his knowledge and experience with the masses, he wrote a book titled, Real Estate Intelligence, which teaches anyone how to buy or sell real estate on their own. Furthering his pursuit to educate and motivate, he developed a love for content creation, and now not only hosts one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – but also founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. His hope is to provide inspiring education through his guides, seminars, and content to aid others in removing the friction from their own life in order to help them get from where they are, to where they want to be. Favorite Books:1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition - Stephen R. Covey2. #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness - Gary VaynerchukConnect with Jas: JAS TAKHAR--Connect with Vijay on Instagram: @RealVijayKailashConnect with Vijay on LinkedIn: Vijay Kailash, CFA | LinkedInConnect with Vijay on his website: https://vijaykailash.com/Learn how to use options to produce income safely for FREE: Option Selling Secrets
In E187, Jas Takhar discusses how he invests in real estate (new construction), his entrepreneurial activities (real estate team) and his media operation and the Jas Takhar Podcast. Jas is a go-getter, personable man and an entrepreneur who absolutely crushes it. Since he was last on the podcast on episode 19, Jas has had Gary V on his podcast as well as many other high profile guests. He aims high and achieves big. Jas is a friend of the podcast and is always an inspiring conversation. Enjoy! Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and more @ https://linktr.ee/theandrewhines Connect with Jas Takhar on website: https://jastakhar.ca/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/ Connect with Andrew Hines on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewhines facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theandrewhines Disclaimer: This episode, as with every episode of this podcast, should NOT be considered as advise. Investment advise is NEVER given on this show. Always consult a competent investment advisor before making an investment decision. Andrew Hines Audio · E187 Entrepreneurship, Condo Buying and Market Patterns with Jas Takhar Music Info, Artist: JPB, Song: High, NCS Release: Feb 1 2015, No Copyright Copyright Free
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Top 3 Takeaways From This Value-Packed Conversation:Never be afraid to give something away because you fear someone will steal your idea. Don't fall victim to the scarcity mindset! There is absolutely enough business to go around for all of usIf you are doing great things on a specific platform and you enjoy doing it, it will be difficult for others to keep up with you because you'll always push yourself to get better, keep creating, and working overtime to ensure everything continues to flowThe vanity metric plague translates to all forms of content creation. DO NOT FOCUS on downloads, likes, shares, retweets, etc...YOU CAN'T CONTROL THIS! Focus on the quality of your content, the value of your message, and the consistency in which you show up for your audience with said content Click here for complete show notes Episode 085 of Evolution of Brand is sponsored by Canva. Canva makes it easy to create remarkable, on-brand logos, graphics, and videos for any business owner at any skill level. Click here to get started with CanvaHow are professionals dropping the ball as they try to build their brand on podcasts? Get the answers in my free masterclassMUSIC CREDIT: "Victory" courtesy of purple-planet.com
Top 3 Takeaways From This Value-Packed Conversation: Never be afraid to give something away because you fear someone will steal your idea. Don't fall victim to the scarcity mindset! There is absolutely enough business to go around for all of us If you are doing great things on a specific platform and you enjoy doing it, it will be difficult for others to keep up with you because you'll always push yourself to get better, keep creating, and working overtime to ensure everything continues to flow The vanity metric plague translates to all forms of content creation. DO NOT FOCUS on downloads, likes, shares, retweets, etc...YOU CAN'T CONTROL THIS! Focus on the quality of your content, the value of your message, and the consistency in which you show up for your audience with said content Click here for complete show notes Episode 085 of Evolution of Brand is sponsored by Canva. Canva makes it easy to create remarkable, on-brand logos, graphics, and videos for any business owner at any skill level. Click here to get started with Canva How are professionals dropping the ball as they try to build their brand on podcasts? Get the answers in my free masterclass MUSIC CREDIT: "Victory" courtesy of purple-planet.com
Laura Stewart is the Vice President of Canada's Top Real Estate firm, REC Canada. Having spent the last 8 years helping over 1,200 investors build out their real estate portfolios, Laura has turned her attention to helping other Real Estate Agents achieve top tier success through content creation. Now the owner and operator of From the Ground up Media (FTGU). Her company helps realtors produce, edit, and post content on social media with the objective of helping them build a community to do more deals. Questions We always like to give our guests an opportunity to share in their own words a little bit about their journey and how they got to where they are today. Could you tell us a little bit about what your company From the Ground up Media does? And how is it that you're able to help real estate agents in this capacity? Could you share with our listeners, maybe I would say two to three things or, let's say, activities, or maybe characteristics that are critical for you to be successful as a real estate agent on social media. Now, could you also share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? Could you also share with us maybe one or two books that have had the biggest impact on you, it could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or even one that you read recently, but it still has a great impact on you. Could you share with us maybe one or two things that you do personally to keep yourself motivated that may spiral a little bit of spark or thought-provoking things in someone's mind as to how maybe they could tweak or even modify their skills in motivation? Now, could you also share with us maybe one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about, either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track if for any reason you got derailed? Highlights Laura's Journey Me: So, Laura, even though we do read your bio, which kind of gives a little synopsis of who you are, we always like to give our guests an opportunity to share in their own words a little bit about their journey and how they got to where they are today. So, could you share that with our audience? Laura shared that she'll try and keep it as short as she can because she thinks she has a fairly unique kind of background, in that she didn't know she was wanting to be a salesperson. She didn't know she wanted to get into real estate when she was a younger person. She really kind of took the lead of a Guidance Counsellor who said to her if she wanted to be successful in life, she needs to get into science. Why was that the narrative at the time, she's not sure. But she was like, of course, she wants to be successful. So, you're an adult, and she's going to take your word for it. So, she went to school for nutrition, and learned pretty quickly on that that was just not going to be her lifelong journey. She did complete the programme and after that she kind of dabbled in the fashion world. She loves fashion, she loves helping her friends and family put together outfits. And she thought, well, this might be something that's interesting. So, she started working at one of Canada's luxury retailers in their buying department, as a junior buyer, like intern at the time just to kind of get her feet wet. So, started right at the bottom from there. She was cleaning the kitchen and doing all the nitty gritty work that no one else wanted to do. It was pretty quickly on there that she realized, you know what she'd rather be able to buy clothes at these stores than actually be a buyer for these stores. And she's doing air quotes right now, which you can't of course see. But because, at some point, you kind of realize like, if she's going to be going up the corporate chain, she's still not going to amount to the type of success that she's looking for. So, she went back to school to do her MBA and it was then that she kind of had this concept of, okay, well, Real Estate Agents are quasi entrepreneurs, particularly the good ones, they get to do everything from running their own finances, their own marketing, and really building their own team and business the way they wanted it. And so that's kind of how she got her foot in the door from a eal estate perspective. What Your Company From the Ground up Media does – How is it That You're Able to Help Real Estate Agents in This Capacity Me: Now, your company that you're currently operating for 8 years as your bio had indicated, is called From the Ground Up Media. Could you tell us a little bit about what your company does? And how is it that you're able to help Real Estate Agents in this capacity? Laura clarified that she's been a real estate agent with a company called REC Canada for 8 years. So, she's been actively selling real estate for 8 years, the media company kind of came out of the real estate company only 14 or 15 months ago. How that kind of came about was in 2017, one of the owners of the real estate company, unfortunately passed away fairly tragically. And he was really the face of the company. He was the personal brand that at the top of the funnel, kind of bringing in all the leads and the rest of them were kind of working those deals. So, at that point, without him they were kind of looking to each other like, “Uh-Oh, what are we going to do now? Like, we have no one to really run this thing.” It was then when the group of them kind of went all in on her business partner, his name is Jas Takhar, and said, “Look, we want you to be the face of the company. And let's help bring us into, this would have been 2018 now. There's these things called podcasts going around, why don't we start a podcast where we are essentially answering all of the frequently asked questions that we get from buyers, sellers or investors.” And that's really where the content began just with an audio only podcast, similar to what you're doing here today. And that kind of spiralled over time. So, they had some pretty heavy hitters on the podcast just out of sheer luck and tenacity of following up with the right people enough times. So, Ryan Serhant, who is on Million Dollar Listing, he said yes to doing their podcast and that's when they realized, “Oh shoot, I think we need to put this on camera.” That was when the light bulb really went off because they realize okay, now that they have video footage of the podcast, they can now put that on YouTube, they can put the audio on all the audio platforms. And then what they can do with the full YouTube video is really slice and dice it to add micro content to all of their social media channels. And that kind of became their easy and quick and dirty way of being omnipresent everywhere without doing additional work, because they were full time real estate agents. And when you when you do that enough, they run a fairly successful business in Canada that other Real Estate Agents are looking to them saying, “Well, what are these guys doing that's allowing them to be successful?” And so, they would meet with a lot of real estate agents who would say, “I want to do what you're doing, how did you do it?” And they come from the notion of, the pie is big enough, there's more than enough business to go around and they would explain to everybody, “Well, this is how we're doing the media. And this is who you could hire, if you wanted to do it on your own, this is how you could do it on your own.” And they would follow up with some of those agents in a couple months. And they really hadn't executed on anything. And so, that kind of starts to make you look at maybe there's an opportunity here where they could be the service provider for these people. And that is what sparked the idea From the Ground up Media where they predominantly help real estate agents, small business owners work toward building an online personal presence through things like podcasts and webinars and things like that. Characteristics That are Critical for you to be Successful as a Real Estate Agent on Social Media Me: Now, I like the idea and definitely the practical strategy that you have employed for From the Ground Up Media, could you share with our listeners, maybe I would say two to three things or, let's say, activities, or maybe characteristics that are critical for you to be successful as a Real Estate Agent on social media. Laura shared that first and foremost, the one characteristic that you really need to deploy is the utmost Patience. So, they've been doing this since 2018, very, very consistently, particularly for her business partner as she was helping him, they use him as the guinea pig and then they filter it all out and kind of all borrow the same tactics for themselves. And the reason why she says patience is because now that she's sat with a number of real estate agents who come to her and say, “I want to be on Tik Tok, and I want to be on Instagram.” They'll do it for a couple months, and their motivation will kind of get them there. But when they start to see that there's really not much traction, or that it's difficult, or that a client came to them and she was taking all their time. The first thing to kind of drop is the media and the content creation. And that's really the last thing that should be dropping, she thinks right now they're seeing it particularly with this, again, air quotes recession that we're seeing, a lot of people are saying, well, I'm taking off now, I'm going to go on vacation, there's no business to be done. Now is when you need to double down, this is the time where you can actually gain that market share that you've been looking for, simply by being the educator. And so, she thinks patience is very, very important. She's been doing social media now for quite some time, consistently, every single day and it's a grind. There are some days where you think you're going to promote a piece of content, and it's going to go viral, and it's crickets. And there's sometimes where you're asking for feedback from people and you're asking them to comment, and there's no engagement. And that's kind of the name of the game. So, she thinks patience is super important. She also thinks Consistency is very important. So, she's learned this the hard way, where she hasn't set up like a schedule for herself and she kind of do a post here and a post there. It really helps, particularly if you're like her to see it on a piece of paper like, “Okay, how many pieces of content should I be filming this week?” And really just hit that goal. Don't worry about the, “Oh, my gosh, this seems so overwhelming, because I need to do 400 posts a year.” And in fact, it should be more than that. Just focus day by day, “Did I do my one post today?” And being consistent is more important than any perfect post. And she says that because she hears people say, “Well, my hair doesn't look good. The lighting is not good. My camera's not good. The angles, not good. I'm sick today and my nose is a bit nasally.” It doesn't matter. What matters is that you're putting in the reps, you're doing it every day because you really have no idea what the algorithm or what people are going to enjoy and like about you. So, if you spend an entire week just to make one 60 second video for Instagram reels, and it flops, you're going to be so disheartened. But if you take only five minutes every day to do one and it's okay content, and you get enough of those reps and eventually you're going to hit somebody and you're going to start to build that community over time. So definitely, consistency is a major one. Lastly and perhaps most importantly, people need to kind of Check Their Ego at the Door. It is overwhelming and it can be nerve wracking to put yourself out there. And that is the name of the game, like you're doing something that a lot of people are just simply not willing to do. We can't all be the most beautiful people in the world, we can't all have the best voice. Or maybe some of us don't even have the knack for writing simple captions in our Instagram feed. So, understand that no one expects to be perfect. No one expects you to come out of the gates being perfect or professional content creator like all the influencers that you see online, they expect you to kind of hack your way through it and say ums and ahs. How many times have she said, um, or had to start her conversation a little bit differently with today? She never said let's stop the recording and start over, she just kept moving with it. And so, once people kind of get over their insecurities, and recognizing that it truly is an insecurity, people will say, “Well, I want it to be perfect.” Your desire for it to be perfect is really just you saying, “I'm scared of being judged by people.” And she thinks once you kind of understand where it's coming from, that it is coming from fear, that's when you can say, “Okay, now how am I going to work around this? How am I going to get through this?” And sometimes it's as simple as like posting it and then turning it off and not going back for a little bit just so you don't feel disheartened, because it is disheartening. You're not going to get all the traction that you want right off the bat and it can hurt, we're all human. She totally understands it. She gets hurt but she still does it anyways. And she thinks that's super, super important. Me: Love it. All right. So, Patience, Consistency and Check that Ego at the Door. I love it. All right, awesome. Thank you for sharing, Laura. App, Website or Tool that Laura Absolutely Can't Live Without in Her Business When asked about online resource that she cannot live without in her business, Laura shared that right now she actually uses a great online resource, which is called Answer Socrates. And that allows you to go in and really type in any type of industry or topic that you want and what it will generate for you is the list of frequently asked questions in around that topic. So again, a lot of real estate agents will say, “Okay, look, I know I have to be consistent, I got the right camera, or I got my phone, or I finally created a Tik Tok account. But now what am I supposed to talk about?” And just knowing that all the topics are there on Answer Socrates. So, let's say you type in real estate, you're going to get a list of 100 topics that people are asking. So, it really kind of pulls from like Google and what people are looking for on Google, when they say like, is the bubble going to burst? Is there a crash coming? Should I sell all my property during a recession? And now it's up to you to answer those questions. Ultimately, she does feel that most of those questions will come from simply phone calls and checking your email like anytime you're working with a client, you're going to get a question, “Well, how much of a deposit should I put down? What should I make the irrevocable date around, for example, on the contract, what should be my marketing strategy for selling my home?” All those questions that you get and you answer so you do know the answers to them, you should just turn the camera on, turn it on selfie mode, and record your answer to those people. She thinks that's a great, great place to get started. Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Laura When asked about books that have had the biggest impact, Laura stated that that's a great question. She's a pretty avid reader, she probably read 15 to 20 books every single year. And sometimes she'll read the same book over. Just recently she finished reading for the second time, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, people talk about this book all the time, it's a great book. She really thinks it just resonates with her because at the end of the day, everything comes down to just you doing again, something consistently. And she really try to use that in all facets of her life, not just business, but her workouts. Like today, she didn't work out as hard as she did yesterday, but she still got her ass there. And so, she thinks that's super important and if you really look at life from that lens, you're going to recognize that it's about like small incremental growth. So, being 1% better today than perhaps you were yesterday. And it doesn't look like much, right? It's kind of like, “Well, that doesn't sound fun. I want 20% growth in a day." But that's just not the way it works. And she thinks when people start to look for those big, big gross, that's where they get burnt out, that's where they get excited and their motivation gets them through the first couple months to do something but then it falls by the wayside because they've gone too hard at the gates. She would rather you let's say we're talking about content creation. She would rather you promise yourself to do one video a week versus saying you're going to do something three times a day when you've done zero previously, like let's build up those reps and build toward it. The second book and probably the most influential book is by Jack Canfield The Success Principles™ - 10th Anniversary Edition: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, that was the kind of the first book that she read that was really about mindset. And it kind of got her into the personal development, self-help space of books. It's a big, big read and it's pretty thick. But the book starts off at the beginning was saying, everything's your fault and once you kind of recognize that it's on you, everything that's wrong in your life, all the problems that you're having are all your fault. And once you kind of accept that that's the case, it really puts the power in your hands to change it. She thinks where a lot of anxiety particularly for herself comes from is when she feels helpless, and she feels hopeless about making any change. And trust, she don't do this like every time something goes wrong in her life, this isn't her automatic response. But if she eventually do get to a place where she says, “Okay, I can make a change, it might be a small change, and might be, it might even just be thinking, look, I can't change that person, but I can change how I react to that person.” That's certainly very, very well in the last couple years. So, she would say those two books are a must, must read. How Laura Keeps Motivated Me: Now, a big part of what you've been talking about Laura as we've started this podcast, we've covered quite a few different characteristics or traits in order for you to be successful. I think it's important also, like, I liked the fact that you mentioned consistency as it related to the different characteristics that you would need to employ in order to be successful as a real estate agent, especially from a social media perspective. But sometimes it's hard to find the motivation, as you had mentioned, to be consistent. So, could you share with us maybe one or two things that you do personally to keep yourself motivated that may spiral a little bit of spark or thought-provoking things in someone's mind as to how maybe they could tweak or even modify their skills in motivation? Laura shared that we're all human, life is hard and it gets tough. And when markets change, and things shift, that's when you start to say, “Oh, my gosh, maybe I wasn't built for this. Or maybe I've lost my touch.” whatever it is. And she thinks real estate agents have it pretty hard, because they're always living pay check to pay check, you're only as good as your next deal, right? It's a very competitive market, particularly in the GTA, there's over 70,000 real estate agents that they're competing with on a daily basis. For her, what's really helped get over those tough times, is the fact that she joined a team and a team is what held her accountable. So, there are days where she doesn't feel like getting out of bed, there are days where she sees an email from a client, and she can hardly emotionally deal with it because there's so much pressure and so much stretch, and we're talking about people's biggest purchases of their lifetime. So, understandably, they're emotional. But that emotion sometimes is displaced and it's put on you. And it's up to you as a real estate agent to calm the waters and calm everybody. And so, she thinks having a team of people who are there to support you when you're down, it's rare. So, they have 54 agents on their team, but the core, core group on their team is six of them, it's rare that all six of them are going to be in a really low place at the same time, don't think that's actually ever happened. And they actually went through, again, a tragic death on the team. One person came in and they were in a good mood, and then the other person came in and they weren't in a good mood, but it's the good mood people to help bring up the other people. And she thinks if you surround yourself with people like that, particularly like minded positive people, you're going to get out of that rut a little bit quicker. The worst thing she thinks you could do as a real estate agent is stay home on those days where you don't feel like it because that one day becomes two days, becomes three days. And before you know it, you've let a whole month go by and you haven't transacted anything, you haven't even made a single phone call. There's something about being in an environment that's competitive, seeing other people make phone calls, and seeing other people do deals and not to take it personally or emotionally on yourself saying, “Well, what's wrong with me?” But instead to use them to fuel your fire, use other people to give you that strength and that courage to just pick up the phone and even if it's just you saying, “I'm going to make one phone call today.” , you're doing 1% better than you were doing yesterday, when made zero phone calls. And so, surrounding yourself with like-minded people and people who want to see you win and everyone's in it together, she thinks is super, super helpful. So that would be her tip, particularly for new agents who have never been in the business before and who aren't sure how to navigate all the cycles of the market, being on a team can certainly help with that. What Laura is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that she's excited about, Laura shared that they have an incredible product that they're putting out for From the Ground up Media. And she thinks in entrepreneurship, it's interesting, she thought they would take everything that they had learned on the real estate side, they were doing well on that side. And so, it would be easy for them to kind of transition and start a new company and do well on that side. She was certainly wrong in that regard. They've made so many mistakes at times, because they're learning a new role. And not all skills are necessarily transferable. But they've now come up with a great product that she thinks will help a lot. They're calling it The Immersion Programme. They haven't even started it yet, the first one is starting in August. So really, what it's about is having real estate agents. Because again, they hear this a lot saying, “Oh, man, I wish I could be a fly on the wall in your office.” So, they have a fairly big space in their office and real estate agents will come back by and say like, “How is it that you guys are doing deals, or there's always an energy back there.” And so, they're going to actually have them come in and sit with them and watch what they do. They're going to show them what their scripts are to people, they're going to show them that. They just recently came up with the idea of making 3000 phone calls in the next 30 days. Because they know with the market the way it is, they're going to have to make that many more phone calls just to get a single deal. And so, they're hoping that those 3000 phone calls turn into something, of course, but understand that it's not the same market that they're talking about, like people used to make one phone call and be able to do a deal. Maybe not one phone call, but 100 phone calls and do a deal. Now we're talking about 3000 phone calls just to do a handful of deals. And they want people to really see what it takes and to give them the okay in between phone calls, someone asked her a great question on that phone call and she's going to do some social media content around it. So, she's also simultaneously building her social media presence. And so, she thinks when people really get to see how they kind of organize and schedule their days, organize their phone calls, organize their mindsets all around it, she thinks that will be really valuable and hopefully, it's valuable enough that people can actually take that information with them and then do something about it. Nothing's more disheartening than having conversations like this one, like on a podcast and people listening to it saying, “Oh, that's a great idea. I'm going to use that for myself.” But guess what happens Yanique, no one does anything, they go home and life happens, they get an email, they get tired, they go on vacation, whatever it is, and then they forget the very thing that they were super, super excited about. And so, they're actually hoping that by being with them for two, three weeks at a time, that they're really going to take on the persona and not just kind of be lip service. So, that's what she's super excited about. Where Can We Find Laura Online Me: Now, Laura, we would have had quite a few persons that would have listened to this episode once it's published and so they would have listened to it, tapped into all of this awesome content that we've just discussed, and they would like to connect with you online. Where can they find you online? Instagram - @laurastewartto TikTok – @laurastewartto LinkedIn - @laurastewartto Twitter - @laurastewartto Website – www.ftgumedia.com Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/ftgumedia Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Laura Uses Me: Now, Laura, before we wrap our interviews up, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to get you back on track if for any reason you got derailed. When asked about a quote or saying that she tends to revert to, Laura shared that something she'd seem to tell herself again and again and again, it changes in times, you see a good quote and then in the email and you think about that for a while, but she would say the one that continuously usually comes back to her, quote wise is, “She believed she could, so she did.” She believes so much in the power of the mind, in positive thinking. And again, she's not saying this because she's positive all the time. In fact, her and her team right now they have a funny little game that they're playing where anytime someone complains, they put $10 in a jar. So, they just started it this morning, and guess who's already complained once today? Her, so she's already losing the battle. So, it's not to say that she has it all figured out but whenever she's tapped into the belief that she's capable of doing something, and she's known that from the time she was a little kid, she was always the shortest, smallest kid and she was overlooked often in sports. And for some reason, she was actually really, really good at running and sprinting, even high jump. And people would always say like, “How are you so fast?” She would say, “Well, I just keep telling myself to run faster.” It's a choice. Sometimes things are choices that we make and it's about recognizing all the programming that's happened in our lives to put us in these positions, and then try to out think that and try to take those barriers down over time. So, if she believes she can, she will, and every day she has to kind of keep telling herself that because she gets down like everybody else. And like she said, whenever she truly feels it in her gut that she can do something, she's usually succeeded. So, it's done well for her. Me: Very good. Very good. I like that. It's funny that you mentioned you believe you could, and you would, and you did. And the mindset, the mind is so, so powerful, and you are so true and correct in terms of surrounding yourself with people who will believe in you and people who will cheer you on, and vote for your success. And people who are positive minded and don't necessarily always say woe is me and they're always thinking negatively, because everything starts in the mind. So, I am 150%, behind everything you just said. And I hope our listeners really got some value out of what you shared today. I surely did. And I really appreciate you taking the time out of your very busy day, because I can imagine that you're trying to make 3000 telephone calls for the month, this obviously is not helping you towards that goal. Laura shared that she will always work a little bit longer. But at the end of the day, she believes in this so much, she believes in women in business, getting their voice out there so much. So, it's actually an absolute pleasure for her to be on the show. She really appreciate Yanique taking the time to have her here today. It's just her point of view, she might be right, she might be wrong and it might resonate with some. But that's okay. This is her story, this is her journey and this is kind of where she's at right now. And so, she really appreciates Yanique allowing her to share it with the listeners. 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Today's guests: Jas TakharToronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 27 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he founded REC Canada under Royal LePage, and for over 5 years has successfully kept his team in the top 3 in the country. With 54 realtors and 11 support staff, the team advises and assists over 625 buyers, sellers and investors, yearly, across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $2.1B in transactions. This year alone Jas' core sales team has done over $300 million in sales. Jas' area of expertise is in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios. Wanting to share his knowledge and experience with the masses, he wrote a book titled, Real Estate Intelligence, which teaches anyone how to buy or sell real estate on their own. Furthering his pursuit to educate and motivate, he developed a love for content creation, and now not only hosts one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – but also founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. His hope is to provide inspiring education through his guides, seminars, and content to aid others in removing the friction from their own life in order to help them get from where they are, to where they want I just to be.On this episode:Amber is joined by entrepreneur & public speaker Jas Takhar for a discussion on the power of knowledge, the detrimental effects of inaction, and the entrepreneurial journey. Tweetable Quotes:"Immerse yourself into learning what the career you think you want is really like." -Amber Fuhriman"I felt if I provided 'wow' level service... word of mouth would get me to that one person that will take action. Eventually that will create the consistency I want." -Jas Takhar"In anything I've ever done... I would seek out who is the best. I watched what they did if they allowed me. I didn't use all of what I saw, but I shaped my strategy watching the best." -Jas Takhar"The impact you want to make in the world is much bigger than the time you have. So, the more people you can inspire to act, the bigger your impact will be." -Amber FuhrimanJas Takhar:https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13https://www.youtube.com/jastakharhttps://www.facebook.com/jastakhar13https://jastakhar.caIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the More Than Corporate Facebook group: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Checkout Amber's Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPj5OBvjrr0Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jas Takhar (FTGU Media, Co-Owner) is a Toronto native that has been in the sales and service industry for over 27 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he founded REC Canada under Royal LePage, and for over 5 years has successfully kept his team in the top 3 in the country. With 54 realtors and 11 support staff, Jas' team advises and assists over 625 buyers, sellers and investors, yearly, across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $2.1B in transactions. This year alone Jas' core sales team has done over $300 million in sales. Jas' area of expertise is in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios. Wanting to share his knowledge and experience with the masses, he wrote a book titled, Real Estate Intelligence, which teaches anyone how to buy or sell real estate on their own. Furthering his pursuit to educate and motivate, he developed a love for content creation, and now not only hosts one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – but also founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. His hope is to provide inspiring education through his guides, seminars, and content to aid others in removing the friction from their own life in order to help them get from where they are, to where they want to be.
Jas Takhar grew up in Rexdale, Toronto, where he sold everything from newspapers to shoes to cars. The next step in the evolution of his sales career, he realized, was commercial real estate. He became a real estate broker 17 years ago, and still maintains that role today while making his own investments. In this episode, Jas details his long-term hold investing strategy, his philosophy when it comes to timing the market, and what's next for investors in the landlocked city of Toronto. Jas Takhar | Real Estate Background Co-founder of REC Canada. Portfolio: GP of 11 properties, including condos, apartments, duplexes, and a land deal. Recently invested in The Azur Resort in Florida. 17 years of real estate experience. Based in: Toronto, Canada Say hi to him at: jastakhar.ca Facebook Instagram YouTube Best Ever Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com
Want to become financially free through real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookIn this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club I interview Jas Takhar, Toronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 26 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he founded REC Canada under Royal LePage, and for over 5 years has successfully kept his team top 3 in the country.With 54 agents and 11 supporting staff, the REC team helps over 625 buyers, sellers, and investors a year!Furthering his pursuit to educate and motivate, he developed a love for content creation, and now not only hosts one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – but also founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. His hope is to provide inspiring education through his guides, seminars, and content to aid others in removing the friction from their own life in order to help them get from where they are, to where they want to be. Jas Takhar is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Jas Takhar? Reach out at https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/ https://www.youtube.com/jastakhar https://www.facebook.com/jastakhar13 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jastakhar/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jastakhar.Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.************************************************************************GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESSLEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookCONNECT -- Want to join one of the most active Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors? Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940993215976264PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/GROW -- Want for us to bring you leads and run your real estate digital marketing? Reach out to our partner agency at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/off-market-lead-generation-servicesWATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshowMASTERY -- Want to learn how to master your life by mastering your health, wealth, relationships and spirit? Check out our sister podcast, Pursuing Greatness, at https://www.pursuinggreatnesspodcast.com************************************************************************ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOWThe Real Estate Investing Club is a podcast and YouTube show where real estate investing prSupport the show
With inflation soaring all over the globe, how do you find opportunities and continue to scale? REC Canada is the country's biggest investment-focused realtor group with three-quarters of a billion in sales and 800 transactions a year, and in this episode, we sit down with their President and Co-Founder Simeon Papailias. Simeon brings his expertise to the show and dives deep into investing in a high-value market, correlating the US and Canadian markets, and building a massive portfolio with his power team. [00:01 - 04:24] The Empire That Food Built Simeon talks about being in the hospitality industry and what made him interested in real estate Relationships are the recipes for success Growing roughly $750 million dollars in sales How are they doing it? [04:25 - 17:48] Expert Advice You Should Know The growth is not going to slow down Pay close attention to micro-markets There are no asset classes to avoid Here's an opportunity US investors should look at Change is constant in finance Surround yourself with trusted professionals How Simeon and his team provide world-class service [17:49 - 18:53] Closing Segment Reach out to Simeon! Links Below Final Words Tweetable Quotes “You're going say real estate didn't work for me. You didn't work for you. Finance will never change. Finance will go up, finance will go down. It's tied to the economy, it's tied to the market. It is up to you to determine your investment strategy.” - Simeon Papailias “You can't just read a book and succeed. You can't just, you know, throw a dart at the wall and hit the bullseye. It just doesn't work. You got to practice, you got to dig, and you have to engage in building a power team of trusted professionals in your market.” - Simeon Papailias ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Simeon on Instagram and Twitter. Listen to their podcast The Broker's Playbook for real estate and mortgage tips straight from industry leaders! Connect with me: I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns. Facebook LinkedIn Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Simeon Papailias 00:00 If you can ensure that over the years with the ups and downs of any business, you never, ever change anything other than use the real fundamentals and the real numbers, you become exactly what we are today which is a trusted real estate resource for not just investors but we interview all target the market, because we have built a reputation of using conservative numbers is the bottom line. Intro 00:24 Welcome to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we'll teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big. Sam Wilson 00:35 Simeon Papailias is a commercial broker, and he's the founder of The Broker's Playbook. Simeon, welcome to the show. Simeon Papailias 00:42 My pleasure to be here, my friend. Sam Wilson 00:44 Hey, man, glad to have you on. Three questions I ask every guest who comes on the show: in 90 seconds or less, where did you start? Where are you now? How did you get there? Simeon Papailias 00:52 It's a big time limit. I started about 17 years ago in real estate. And I started by selling businesses, I started selling restaurants. So the actual business of the restaurant not the building, born and raised in the hospitality business. So it's an arena I knew well, and I was able to very easily resonate and connect with restaurant owners looking to potentially retire or get into a different type of business. So I was able to attract that business and flip those businesses quickly. Sam Wilson 01:19 Right. So that's where you started, where are you now? Simeon Papailias 01:22 Over the last 16 years, we've grown to be Canada's biggest investment focus realtor group, we produce almost three-quarters of a billion a year in sales, with 800 transactions a year. And we've been doing that now for the last five, six years, kind of at the pinnacle of the organization. I love selling real estate, I love helping people and educating people. And we're gonna do this thing till the wheels fall off, man. Sam Wilson 01:44 I love it. Okay, so you know, third part of that is how did you get there? Simeon Papailias 01:48 That's an intricate story that could be an hour on its own. The bottom line, my friend is I've leveraged networking and relationships. I'm a very social person by nature, but I call our firm, it's the empire that food built. And what I mean by that is, there's never a single chance on this planet that somebody's going to buy me lunch, I buy people lunch, and I create reciprocity, I create happiness, food creates happiness. When you're eating with someone, it's very difficult not to like them, meaning if you don't like somebody, you're not going for lunch with them. Because food is an intimate action no matter how high level or low level, you look at it every single time, you're speaking to somebody on the phone while having lunch to their your wife, kid, your friend, or you're dining with somebody with intent. I have a partner and as the partner who is in charge of business development, I built a one relationship at a time, never burnt a single soul on this earth, not for a single transaction. We built our reputation and our network that way. Sam Wilson 02:45 I love it. roughly $750 million in deals a year. And you said it was over approximately 800 transactions with take the roughly a million bucks a deal, on average, obviously have some probably bigger or smaller than that. What is your target client? What are you selling a million bucks at a time on average, people are buying? Simeon Papailias 03:06 Yeah, so, first and foremost, we're very blessed to be in a highly valuated market. I operate out of Central Toronto, which is the Greater Toronto Area, the GTA, as it's known, and it's literally the highest valuated market in North America today. And I'm not referring to comparison to Manhattan, what I'm referring to is we have the most cranes in the sky, we have the highest price jumps in appreciation and rental rates year over year for the last six years. So we have a number of people coming into the country. Obviously, we all see what's happening on the globe, today, Canada has been and continues to have an image and enjoy an image of peace and prosperity, where things are a bit slower than America specifically, where they're now enjoying that consistent stream of qualified immigration into the country. Those things are boosting this market. I mean, it is nearly at bubble level. I mean, at this point, you got to start seeing, like with inflation rising there is going to be in my opinion followed all across North America, based on what's happening by getting to a million on average per transaction, the average transaction in the GTA is a million. It's specifically who the client is to attract that tag. We're transacting regular real estate in a highly valuated market. Sam Wilson 04:26 What are you advising your clients to buy right now that makes sense? Simeon Papailias 04:31 Yeah. So I don't think that growth is going to slow down at all, not at all. Across spectrum on the other side of that pendulum, I do believe it's actually going to go higher, and it's not going to go higher by 22% a year like we've been seeing like nonsense things that are not both, not viable, not safe and not good enough for agents, not for anyone to have massive swings in a commodity that's supposed to be the safest on the planet is probably the worst thing you want to see. But seeing stable growth at that four to six percent per annum is where you want to see things. You're hedging against inflation, you have affordability at some kind of a decent rate, where right now the Toronto market is not affordable, right? So any first-time homebuyer cannot look at that and say not anyone, but 90% of first-time, homebuyers cannot look at the City of Toronto, for their housing needs. A condo is literally trading downtown Toronto at 1700 bucks a foot, it's not viable, you're not making enough money to support yourself into rent, the rents are also we're talking about a one-bedroom at 24, 2500 bucks. So it has become that little Manhattan, it has become that little downtown LA, it has become a little downtown San Fran, where the circumstances of the economy have allowed a real little monster to emerge. And there's many reasons for it. But as a basic premise, my advice to consumers, investors today is to pay very close attention to the micro-market, they're investing in saying buying anything in Toronto and I'll make money is dumb. It's a rash of generalized decision that leads to hurt. And what I advise is strong due diligence, market fundamentals, what is our demand? What is the transit plans? What is the employment prospects in the said neighborhood? Is there tech companies coming, is warehousing companies coming? What's your plan of life, matching with your lifestyle or your target audience your tenants lifestyle and invest in those micro-markets? So deep due diligence more than ever? Sam Wilson 06:29 Absolutely. Tell me Is there an asset class that you guys are actively avoiding? Simeon Papailias 06:35 There is not. I mean, the single-family homes have become the rage, because of the supply and demand Ontario, specifically, the state, that we're the province that we're in equivalent to your state, Ontario has some of the most archaic, backwards development bylaws in North America. And that red tape allows this market to happen. So there's a million things that the government could do to alleviate some of the stress on housing, they just cannot get out of their own way between politicians, between planners, between policymakers, all of the things have just created this perfect storm with the immigration numbers that we have to have this. So there's nothing really I would tell a client not to get into. But there are assets better than others, right now, condominiums, new construction condominiums, where you're going to put a proportionate share, because actually, pre-sales of condominiums worked differently in the United States. And this is maybe an opportunity for US investors, maybe something for them to look at. Basically, here, we have to put down staggered deposits. And it's an actual deal in the US, you don't have to commit to that deal. For example, I was just doing deals in Florida, with one of my working partners down there, we sold 35 condos down in Orlando. And there, the client is not committed to the deal until closing, they can walk away were here in Canada, they can not walk away. It's more of a reservation system in Florida. And I don't know if it's across all the United States, or that's just proprietary to Florida. But here you can hear you're locked in. So the developer cannot change the terms of the deal. So if you're buying today, and it's going to be delivered in three or four years, you're buying at today's price, so let's call it a two-bedroom condominium for 700,000 just for fun. The appreciation is going to be whatever it's going to be it has been obscene, but let's call it even a 5% a year. So 35 grand a year, right? Your deposit structures here, that is where the opportunity is created, you're going to put 5% down now, 5% next year 5%, the year after, 5%on closing. Your required 20% investment into the condominium is done staggered over time, which now starts to kick in the IRR. So your ROI literally jumps massive. And with 35k a year at 5% up and your deposits 5% You're literally making 100% a year on paper, right? Should you keep it, you can refinance that thing on closing, and literally take all your money out and still have 80% equity into the project. Right. So that specific strategy is what I deployed for myself and my partner over the last decade and we build a massive current portfolio. Literally using the market winds, winds were in our sails, we took advantage, we literally don't have a dime of our own cash or risk for that matter in that portfolio with hundreds of 1000s or, in this point, millions in equity across the portfolio. Sam Wilson 09:29 That's really fascinating. I love small things like that, that make a big difference in how you execute. You guys are an investor-focused broker firm. And so you're not just an active investor here as well. But you're also an investor-focused broker firm and I think we talked off air you have 57 agents that are working for you guys right now. What does that mean? And how do you feel like you guys differentiate yourself maybe even from other commercial real estate brokerage firms? Simeon Papailias 09:54 Yeah, for us, it's 100% what we like to call world-class service. My partners specifically, we have two very unique positions that we've created. So my partner literally works mine in his internal database. And our database is about 10,000, strong. Those are people who have come in to speak to Sydney and to speak to Jas Takhar, who was my partner, and I think he would make a great guest on your show as well, just to be honest with you. He's a podcast superhero. But he works our database, he also writes the systems alongside our VP of Sales and Marketing, Laura Stewart, on the customer journey. So how they're marketed to how they're not sold, how they are sold. So what opportunities do we present? I, on the other hand, source the inventory, when you have 10,000, investors, the appetite on a market that's jumping 15 and 20%, a year is massive. So what we have done is I go out, I have the relationship with the developers, the builders and our strategic partners, I bring the inventory in after we qualify it and negotiate incentives for any set project. And then it goes straight into a launch scenario where the interested investors put up their hand, our team reaches out, takes them through the due diligence that's already been done, the initiatives that are already been negotiated. And the incentives, closing costs, everything is put on a one-pager showing exactly what the projected expectation should be. And if you can ensure that over the years with the ups and downs of any business, you never, ever change anything other than use the real fundamentals and the real numbers, you become exactly what we are today, which is a trusted real estate resource for not just investors, but we interview all the target for the market, because we have built a reputation of using conservative numbers is the bottom line. Sam Wilson 11:42 No, I think that's great. So tell me this, when it comes to the financing side of things, it's a question. I'm asking people a lot right now because in times past, when we've had downturns, recessions, corrections, people have gotten caught on the wrong side of financing. What are you guys advising your clients to do right now as it pertains to the properties or financing? Simeon Papailias 12:04 Yeah, I mean, you got to watch it like a hawk right now. So the fed on your side of the border in the fed on our side of the border, every time the US makes an announcement, within two days, Canada makes its own announcement, because our economies are that interrelated. So right now, we're going to be seeing double ticks up meaning not a quarter-point basis, but rather, they're gonna be going up by half a point, I was hoping I actually put it on the record out there in January that we're going to see two to four increases this year. But it looks like I was wrong. And we're going to see four to seven increases this year, or the equivalent to so if that's the case, where they're going to try to reverse the quantitative easing, they did during the pandemic, there is going to be follow up, there's going to be some massive Delta's with some bleeding properties out there. And what do I mean by that, to make myself ultra clear, you bought a million bucks, your financing was approved at 1.6%, because of record lows, and you thought your rent of 3000 a month or whatever the case may be, it was a great investment, because your cash flowing five bucks a month? Well, again, the difference between doing due diligence properly, including a three or five-year plan, knowing what the where rates are going, that's the difference between brokers and advice, I would never advise a client to do anything. If this was a cash flowing play, they would have to be able to cover it at the posted rate, not at what they got approved that because the posted rate is always 2, 3, 4 points higher than what's the actual rate, if your property doesn't stand against the posted rate, you can't make it work because the risk is too high. Because if you're a schoolteacher making 80 grand a year in the property is X whatever the case may be, where's the money going to come from? You're going to end up putting it up for power of sale, through whatever process your state has. And then you're going say real estate didn't work for me. You didn't work for you, finance will never change, finance will go up, finance will go down, it's tied to the economy, it's tied to the market, it is up to you to determine your investment strategy. If you're going after capital appreciation, you better be able to bear the storm of negative cash flow. So if you're investing in Toronto, you're not investing for cash flow, you're buying a two and a half cap. You know, you're going to be red, right? But you also know you're going off 50 grand a year, almost guaranteed, right? So it depends who you are, what your pocket can handle. Sam Wilson 14:17 That's really interesting, especially on the financing side, how many, especially for you, you know, if you're buying for appreciation, so a lot of what you guys, if I'm hearing you correctly, you're buying things out of the gate that aren't going to make sense as a cash flow play? Simeon Papailias 14:30 That is absolutely correct. Sam Wilson 14:31 Wow. Yeah. It's a very different strategy. Simeon Papailias 14:34 Well, it's a speculative strategy, right. It's based on real market fundamentals. So although you know as a fact that the numbers are going to be skewed the wrong way as to what you know, should be right. There is enough data to support the growth projection, right to ignore it would also be foolish. I'm not saying put the farm on it, because you should never do that ever. But if you know as a fact that there's a shortage of almost 40,000 units a year across any market. And the policy, the time, the supply chain constraints are not going to allow it to be fixed for at least another five years. If you have the money, you'd be a fool not to invest, right? But for you to put yourself at risk or in danger, just to maybe partake in it. That's wrong. So you have to be able to know look at yourself in the mirror and know who you are, what kind of stress you can take, and govern accordingly, right? Sam Wilson 15:26 Are you helping your clients do that underwriting side of things? Or I guess maybe you putting that together? When you say, Hey, this is the deal. This is the financing might make sense if you can line it up. Simeon Papailias 15:37 100% we do that is exactly what we do. And that's what, again, what sets us apart. We offer full suite analytics, supported by real data. And it's always as part of a schedule to whatever email with any suggestion that goes out. So you're not going to get this is what I think or loosey-goosey. You're gonna get fully supported research improved as to what we're recommending. Sam Wilson 16:01 Yeah. And I think was packaging that up, because a lot of stuff you'll get I think on the commercial real estate side is, you know, they'll show you the deal underwritten was like you said loosey-goosey a couple hey, if it was you know, you got it this percentage, this is what it could look like versus here's the one we absolutely recommend for your project. Simeon Papailias 16:16 I mean, did you look at the capital expenditures, the remaining life of the equipment inside the mechanical room, the roof, the asphalt, the walls, the moisture? Like there's, again, people think, Oh, let me look at the rent or that's in the back of a napkin? That's great. No, bro. Not great. Because you're gonna be in a couple 100,000 The first year, which is gonna turn everything upside down, right? Sam Wilson 16:37 Absolutely. What's one mistake you feel that you have either made or maybe you see some of your clients making that you could help others avoid. Simeon Papailias 16:46 It's the same one I made when I was younger. And the same one I see all the time as clients not doing enough digging, it's every single pot of gold is hidden under some dirt. It's never out in the open, or else somebody would have already had it. So in order for anybody to win in real estate, just like anything else on the planet, you can't just read a book and succeed, you can't just, you know, throw a dart at the wall and hit the bullseye. It just doesn't work. You got to practice, you got to dig, and you have to engage in building a power team of trusted professionals in your market. And that is the number one piece of advice that I would give to any investor. If you're in Toronto, by all means hit us up. If you're in Vancouver, if you're in Seattle, if you're in San Francisco, there's a million meetups. There's a million resources where you can google it local real estate meetups speak to other investors who did you work with? What was it like? What did they do for you? Did you have to pay them don't look for free look for the right professional that wants to hit exactly what you do straight on at all times. Sam Wilson 17:49 I love it. Simeon thank you for your time today. We've covered a lot of fun topics everything from financing to where you guys are finding opportunity down to you know building an investor-focused brokerage firm it's been a blast certainly enjoyed it. If our listeners want to get in touch with you what is the best way to do that Simeon Papailias 18:03 My handle across all social media profiles is S Papailias, S-P-A-P-A-I-L-I-A-S as well as if you just Google Broker's Playbook. You're going to find our industry-facing podcast, which is The Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals, Investors' Playbook for the Investor, which is launching on April 15. Sam Wilson 18:23 Congratulations, Simeon. Thank you again. Simeon Papailias 18:25 My pleasure, Sam. It was awesome to be here. Thank you. Sam Wilson 18:27 Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen, if you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories so appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.
Toronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 27 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he founded REC Canada under Royal LePage, and for over 5 years has successfully kept his team in the top 3 in the country. With 54 realtors and 11 support staff, the team advises and assists over 625 buyers, sellers and investors, yearly, across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $2.1B in transactions. This year alone Jas' core sales team has done over $300 million in sales. Jas' area of expertise is in helping investors build out their real estate portfolios. Wanting to share his knowledge and experience with the masses, he wrote a book titled, Real Estate Intelligence, which teaches anyone how to buy or sell real estate on their own.Furthering his pursuit to educate and motivate, he developed a love for content creation, and now not only hosts one of the top business podcasts in North America – The Jas Takhar Podcast – but also founded his own media company, From The Ground Up Media where he helps other real estate agents produce quality content. His hope is to provide inspiring education through his guides, seminars, and content to aid others in removing the friction from their own life in order to help them get from where they are, to where they want to be.https://www.instagram.com/jastakhar13/https://www.youtube.com/jastakharhttps://www.facebook.com/jastakhar13
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