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ABOUT SAM EDDINGERSam is the founder of Ironclad Property Management, an investor-focused property management company in central CT. He has been involved in real estate from a young age and has witnessed how investing in real estate with a long-term horizon can build wealth. In 2018, after 15 years as a nuclear engineer, he surprised his coworkers and managers by leaving his desk job to start Ironclad Property Management. Because of his experience in engineering, Sam brings a data analysis and process-based approach to property management. Because of his experience as an investor, Sam works to help each client improve their investment rate of return by renting high, renting fast, and renting well. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Sam's career and his journey in real estate Real estate network and communityEntrepreneur's organizationWhat is NARPM?Mortgage and loans to leverage dealsBenefits and challenges of setting up the PM companyWhy go for real estate syndication?How to add value as a syndicatorBranching out in different markets Hurdles that you see in getting into the Syndication gameUnderwriting and his take on their current marketPain points of Property managersAdvice to his 25-year-old selfFirst Entrepreneurial EndeavorFormal and informal training that shaped his journeyHis biggest mistake and what he learned from it Connect with Sam KEY QUOTE: “My biggest mistake was overanalyzing the numbers on everything and not taking more risks.” SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: Ironclad Property Management specializes in helping single and multi-family investors throughout central Connecticut. We are a process-based company and pride ourselves in removing the headaches of managing rental property while improving performance for our clients. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #Syndication #MultiFamily #RealEstatesSyndication #PropertyManagement #AssetManagement #Investors #RealEstateInvestors #NARPM #JointVenture #EntrepreneurOrganization #NAPRMcommunity #HardMoneyLoan #SmallMultifamily #CommercialRealEstate #SeasonedInvestors #ValueAdd #Portfolio #Underwriting #InHousePropertyManagement #BlueStates #Connecticut #Syndicator #VerticalIntegration #GeneralPartners #Operators #WealthBuilding #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH SAM:Website: www.ironcladpm.com Email - sam@ironcladpm.com Phone no. 860-254-7343LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameddinger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tempstguru CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT ROB BEARDSLEYRob Beardsley co-founded Lone Star Capital in 2018 and has overseen the acquisition, financing, and management of over $600 million in apartment communities. As CEO, Rob drives the strategic growth of the firm, while also identifying and raising capital for new investment opportunities. He leads Lone Star Capital's in-house property and construction management division, Lone Star Communities, ensuring excellence in renovation, lease-up, and ongoing management. Rob has sold over 25,000 copies of his two books on commercial real estate. He is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences nationwide and hosts the popular Lone Star Capital podcast. Prior to Lone Star Capital, Rob studied Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University for two years before pursuing his entrepreneurial ambitions full-time. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Rob's career and journey to real estateChallenges encountered and how to overcome themBuilding your network and finding the right partnersLessons learned along the way How do you nurture your investors?Rob's take on raising capitalAcquisitions and setting up a capital stack Pros and cons of floating rate debt vs. fixed rate debtHow to make your numbers pencil outKind of deals that they are actively pursuingCapital Expenditures and returns of the projectUnderwriting with the current market & ratesAdvice to his 20-year-old self First Entrepreneurial EndeavorFormal and Informal training that shaped his journeyHis biggest mistake and what he learned from itConnect with Rob KEY QUOTE: “Do things when you can, not when you have to. ” SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: With over $500 million in acquisitions and over 30% returns since 2018, Lone Star Capital is a fast-growing real estate investment firm owning and operating over 3,000 multifamily units in Texas. We deliver superior risk-adjusted returns through diligent sourcing and selection, vertically integrated property management, and rigorous reporting. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #RealEstateInvesting #Multifamily #MortgageRates #FixedRateDebt #FloatingDebt #mortgage #ProsAndCons #Underwriting #CapitalExpenditures #CapEx #RaisingCapital #Equity #Nurture #BuildingRelationships #PositiveLeverage #CapitalStack #InternalRateOfReturns #IRR #BridgeLoans #CurrentMarket #CapRates #ExitCapRates #LoanGuarantor #RightMortgage #InvestmentOpportunities #BuildingWealth #RealEstateDeals #InvestingInRealEstate #RealEstateOpportunities #RealEstateStrategies #WealthBuilding #InvestmentInsights #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH ROB:Website: https://www.lscre.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsleyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobBeardsleyLSCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobBeardsley-LoneStarCapital/videos CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
I interviewed my close friend Brandon Scoffield, a former D1 student-athlete who is now a micro influencer.We talked about:His collegiate soccer journeyHis journey of building his personal brand.Tips to start your personal brandCommon mistakes people make when building their personal brandThe importance of consistency and discipline Follow Brandon's social media: @Triples.17 on all social media platforms.Please leave a 5-star review and let me know what other topics you want to tackle!
Tune into #TGV471 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Brandon's conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding VoiceIntroduction and context settingTop 3 things that have contributed to Brandon's success so farWhat does he enjoy the most about his work/entrepreneurship journeyHis experience where effective team building played a crucial role in his entrepreneurial journeyHow does he maintain motivation during challenging times as an entrepreneur, and his advice for those struggling to stay motivated?In what ways has prioritizing a healthy lifestyle influenced his productivity and decision-making as an entrepreneur?How does he maintain a positive outlook during challenging times in his business?What were the most impactful lessons or takeaways you gained from Tony Robbins's conferences, especially with regard to entrepreneurship?WITTY ANSWERS TO THE RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONSHis entrepreneurial journey into one piece of advice for the audienceTRIVIA ABOUT Tony RobbinsAbout the guest:Brandon Cobb was a former medical device sales rep who “happened upon real estate” after getting laid off from his dream job. Now, Brandon runs a vertically integrated firm, HBG Capital, and manages $35 million of new development annually. Their focus is in the affordable entry-level build to sell and build to rent housing in the Nashville, Tennessee market. He has been featured on 100+ podcasts, REI Wealth magazine, Realty 411 magazineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbgcapital/CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamalahttp://www.naveensamala.comIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate (any amount of your choice) through Paypalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaIf you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course: https://www.naveensamala.com/courses/ProductivityMonk-636d10fde4b055920139e51dTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: https://notionpress.com/read/the-guiding-voice-inspiring-lives-volume-2Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8Vol 1: Kindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjAudio:https://open.spotify.com/show/2wyLNGG0tsHucmhRauh4o (#tgvhindi)https://open.spotify.com/show/3fCfHwoFIiehHJSPcgoX4I (#tgvtelugu)FOLLOW ON TWITTER:@guidingvoice@naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ABOUT DEVIN KELLYDevin Kelly is a fifth-generation Oregonian and has shared a passion for adventure and the outdoors since childhood. After living in Costa Rica in 2002, he moved back to Oregon and spent 7 years as a commercial real estate broker specializing in Industrial sales and leasing. In 2006, he founded Oregon Active, a non-profit providing adventure therapy to people with disabilities and other life-challenging conditions. His TEDx Talk was based on his personal life story, which included an unknown illness that left him paralyzed and his full recovery that led him to help others. In 2016 Devin took his experience from the TEDx stage and became a TED Talk speaking coach and has helped numerous individuals and corporations with their presentation skills. In November of 2023, Devin joined the Uptown Syndication team as the Investment Manager and is looking forward to applying his years of experience in real estate and communication skills to help manage and grow Uptown Syndication's portfolio of investment properties. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Devin's career background A life-changing condition that led to a non-profit passionHow Oregon Active Foundation Came to LifeTED talk opportunities Property management His journey to commercial real estateRepresenting concierge & working with homeownersSkills & experience that Devin can bring to Uptown SyndicationNot Overpromising and UnderdeliveringYour name and Your wordGood news or Bad newsAdding value and fostering a community of investorsWhat Uptown team is looking forward to Devin joining the teamFinding creative approaches to address the investor's needs Goals and aspirations for 2024Advice to his 25-year-old selfWhat did he learn from his first entrepreneurial endeavor? His Formal and informal training that shaped his journeyHis biggest takeaway in lifeConnect with Devin KEY QUOTE: “Communicate the good and the bad. Sometimes you need to have that hard conversation that really builds that trust, Not overpromising and underdelivering. Give it to them straight, give it to them real, and do a good job of keeping them informed and involved in the decision-making process.” ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #RealEstateInvesting #Syndication #OregonActive #NonProfitOrganization #InvestmentManager #PropertyManagement #AssetManager #IndustrialLeasings #Foundation #TedTalk #CommercialRealEstate #Oregonian #Speaker #Coach #Investor #HomeOwner #InvestorCommunication #Transparency #ToughConversations #Portland #UptownSyndication #PassiveInvestments #InvestmentOpportunity #CashFlow #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #NewEpisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH DEVIN KELLY:Phone No: 503-750-7961Email: devin@uptownpm.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinkelly1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oregon_activeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/devin.kelly.731 CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
Dominic Ionnotti is a current world No. 3 tennis player. His career has taken him from his home in Prestwick, Scotland to Australia, Ecuador and around Europe representing the Great Britain Learning Disability National Squad. Dominic was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at 4 years old and has been playing elite level tennis since he was 14. Now 25, Dom has recently been both training and coaching at SotoTennis Academy in Spain. In June he competed at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France, winning the Bronze medal in Men's Singles, and three Gold medals in the Team Event, Men's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles for GB. In today´s episode Dom tells us all about:-How he has managed his life with Autism.The life he has created for himself, and the amazing opportunities Learning Disability Tennis has given him.His advice to parents and others that are starting out on this journeyHis hopes for Intellectually Impaired Tennis to be included in the Paralympics and so much more....Be ready to be inspired and share the word of Learning Disability Sport, and all that it gives to so many.
ABOUT RON LOVETTRon Lovett is a Canadian entrepreneur, globally sought-after professional speaker and thought leader, host of an award-winning podcast, and best-selling author of "Scaling Culture" and "Outrageous Empowerment". Ron successfully scaled his Halifax-based guard security company to over 3500 staff across Canada and sold to the largest provider in the US at a 24x multiple. His leadership hallmarks of relentless learning, disrupting stale industries, fast action, and transforming staff into passionate stakeholders - inspired his first book "Outrageous Empowerment" in 2018. Now, Ron focuses on his rapidly-expanding multi-family residential portfolio through VIDA, whose purpose is to revolutionize affordable communities across North America. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Ron's career background and endeavorsHis first company established - Source Security How he got into multi-familyAbout his company -VIDA Why VIDA culture is different than traditionalFrom Tenant vs. Landlord to Business & PartnersWhat it means to be strategic in your cultureGetting the community involve and workforce housingVIDAs values and outcome of a great cultureBuilding ambassadors and how they solve the problem for their communityVIDA application process and opportunities providedSystems, Tools, and Training for the CommunityFuture projects that Ron is working onWhat is Vidafication? The organizational chart and leadership teamHow to scale up and their marketing strategyAdvice to his 25-year-old self First Entrepreneurial EndeavorFormal and Informal training shaped his journeyHis biggest mistake and what he learned from it KEY QUOTE: “I think you need to be strategic about your culture or it's a waste. Creating your values, screening for those values, onboarding those values, coaching in private, and praising them publicly. That's how you sustain a strong culture. It is incredibly important to us. I think it's a winning formula.” SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:VIDA is on a mission to revolutionize affordable communities across North America. We strive to improve social, economic, and health outcomes by providing safety & security, cleanliness, opportunity, and a sense of community to our customers using creative solutions and incentives. Since 2018, VIDA has grown from one 12-unit building in Halifax to over 2,000 units in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba. Our goal is to own and operate 10,000 suites in North America by 2027. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #realestateinvesting #ScalingCulture #CultureDriven #Community #Empowerment #VIDA #VIDAliving #WorkforceHousing #BuildingAmbassadors #CultureStrategy #CompanyValues #Vidafication #Decentralization #Tenants #Landlords #BusinessPartners #SecurityIndustry #GreatCulture #LeadershipSkills #Efficiency #Innovative #Innovation #StrongCulture #WinningFormula #Halifax #Canada #WealthCreation #newepisode #podcasting #RoadToFinancialFreedom #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH RON LOVETT: Website: https://www.vidaliving.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-lovettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidaliving.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vidacommunities https://www.facebook.com/ronnielovettYouTube: @VIDA LivingCheck out his Podcast! Scaling Culture CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
Listen and learn:How he discovered Land GeekHis land investing journeyHis favorite deal/proof of Land Geek conceptWhat made him decide to sign up for coaching and how he sold his wife on itHow much time he spent in the beginning and how much he spends nowThe value of creating a culture of appreciation with virtual assistantsHis monthly passive incomeLarry also discloses what his wife said when he closed his first deal and the most challenging part of the business. TIP OF THE WEEKLarry:I'm a reader and I love reading. I love John Maxwell's book, Winning with People. When it comes down to it, you can learn to relate to people in a way that brings reciprocal results. If we don't know how to win with people, we're not going to win.Mark:Learn more about Larry Murrell at mustangland.com and see how you can support him. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another student success story how one coaching built his business from hobby to $25k in monthly passive income."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"
ABOUT DANNY KATTANDanny Kattan is a co-founder of PIA Residential and has more than 20 years of real estate experience. He brings strategic planning and financing experience to PIA's management, having worked on the acquisition of over 400 properties representing more than 2000 units and a value of more than $350 million. In addition to PIA Residential, Danny is also the Founder of Sell2Rent, a platform that aims to revolutionize residential real estate by making a sale-leaseback a mainstream alternative to selling a home. Before founding PIA, Mr. Kattan worked at Countrywide Financial as Mortgage Advisor, gaining vast experience in the residential mortgage market. Before starting his real estate career, Mr. Kattan participated in launching an internet media services company, an advanced telecommunications company, and a biotechnology company. Danny graduated cum laude from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and received an MBA from the Wharton School of Management at the University of Pennsylvania, where he co-founded the Wharton International Network of Entrepreneurs. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: How Danny started in real estateBuying his first house and how it accumulated Vertical Integration and partnership Starting with SFH and small multifamily propertiesThe 400-unit deal in FloridaStaying local when buying real estateThe process of scaling up Building the real estate team Automation of processes and tools Due diligenceExperience with Institutional InvestorsSearch for Capital partners and raising money Investing during rough timesWhy Residential Real Estate is the Best Asset ClassHow to scale with less headacheBuilding a robust platform to acquire MFHLaunching a fund to lessen the risk for investors Identifying primary and secondary marketsHis take on migration Controlling the Internal Rate of Return and Cash on Cash returnsAdvice to his 25-year-old selfFirst Entrepreneurial EndeavorFormal and Informal training that shaped his journeyHis biggest mistake and what he learned from itConnect with Danny KEY QUOTE: “A residential asset class is perhaps the most resilient asset class that I know of. People need a place to live. If somebody is hungry in the street you can give them food, but if somebody is homeless, you don't bring them to your home. Shelter is a primary need of a person.” SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:PIA Group USA is a private equity real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, renovation, and management of Institutional Multifamily properties across the Southeast. Originally formed in 2009 to capitalize on the opportunity of acquiring large numbers of Single-Family Homes, PIA currently owns and manages a portfolio of properties valued at close to $200 MM. By leveraging its property management, construction, and acquisition know-how, PIA is now focusing on the acquisition of well-located, stabilized, and value-add, market-rate multifamily opportunities in growth markets across the Southeast and Texas. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #REinvesting #cashflow #MultiFamily #PropertyManagement #RealEstateSyndication #Multifamily #ResidentialRealEstate #BestAssetClass #StayLocal #SingleFamilyHomes #DueDiligence #Construction #CapitalPartners #WealthPreservation #Underwriting #Fund #VerticalIntegration #GeneralPartner #LimitedPartner #MultiFamilyHomes #PassiveInvestors #WealthCreation #ApartmentInvesting #newepisode #podcasting #RoadToFinancialFreedom #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH DANNY KATTAN: Website: www.piaresidential.comwww.sell2rent.comFacebook: @PIA Residential Instagram: @sell2rentusa @PIA Residential LinkedIn: @Danny Kattan CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT GENE TROWBRIDGEAs a Founding Partner of Trowbridge Law Group LLP, Gene's law practice concentrates on the syndication of commercial and investment real estate, through both debt and equity. Gene has represented over 625 clients in this area of practice. The median offering size is $3,000,000 but he has done individual offerings of over $6 Billion. His practice writes offerings under Rule 506b and 506(c) of Regulation D.As a former Syndicator, who for ten years raised investor capital through the broker-dealer community, he is able to communicate with his clients on both the technical and the practical aspects of state and federal securities laws. As a long-time CCIM and CCIM Senior Instructor, Gene has won numerous awards for his teaching ability. His book “It's a Whole New Business!” is really a “how-to manual” on real estate syndication. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Gene's career background Getting into law school Learning about Syndication laws and how they evolvedDeals they've doneWhat to do if the Sponsor/Manager dies?Syndication definedDifference between 506B vs 506C regulation Joint venture vs SyndicationRequirements to change Joint venture into securityGeneral requirements that syndicators should deliver to passive investorsLenders' role in the SyndicationAre we required to give the investors an executed operating agreement?What is required for Syndicators? Documents that we need to send to investorsWhat is a springing member? PPM that will not qualify for the 1031 exchangeTenant in commonRaising capital and audit of General PartnersFund-to-fund model for raising capitalWhat is a Blind pool Investment?Limited partnership and General partnershipBest practices for Fundraising Advice to his 25-year-old selfHis First Entrepreneurial endeavorFormal and Informal training that shaped his journeyHis biggest mistake and what he learned from it Connect with Gene KEY QUOTE:“The Manager is not supposed to commit fraud. Intentional fraud is a misrepresentation. Telling investors that everything is ok when it's not, that's really the requirement for Syndicators. “ SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:Trowbridge Law Group - We are a team of experienced attorneys and dedicated support staff focused on ensuring our clients' compliance with SEC and States securities laws.We are committed to enabling our clients to raise funds for their investment opportunities and syndications with confidence. We take pride that our documents are custom crafted for our client's needs, ensuring the highest level of quality and compliance. Collectively, we are one of the most experienced syndications law team in the country. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #REinvesting #cashflow #SyndicationAttorneys #Sponsors #Operators #Syndicators #SecurityLaws #GeneralPartners #LimitedPartners #OperatingAgreement#LLC #506B #PrivatePlacementMemorandum #PPM #SubscriptionAgreement #FundRaising #RaisingCapital #506C #SpringingMember #TenantInCommon #BlindPoolInvestments #JointVenture #Syndication #newepisode #podcasting #RoadToFinancialFreedom #WIN #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH GENE TROWBRIDGE: Phone: 949-855-8399 Website: https://trowbridgelawgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trowbridge-law-group-llp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trowbridgelawgroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trowbridgelawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trowbridgelawgroup/ CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT KEN GEEKenneth is the Founder and Managing Partner of KRI Partners and the KRI group of companies. He has more than 24 years of significant real estate, banking, and principal investing experience. Throughout his career, he has been involved in transactions valued at more than $2 billion, much of which has included the acquisition, management, and financing of various multifamily real estate projects. Ken is a licensed Ohio Certified Public Accountant. He received his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management and his B.B.A. from the University of Toledo. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Ken's background and how he got into real estateOn being a CPA and how it helps his investments What led him to Apartment Investing Starting his own business with a CPA backgroundManaging apartments and finding deals Choosing your target marketUnderstanding local neighborhood Why he chose Value-add InvestmentsHow to mitigate taxesSelling the property and deals that went full cycleChallenges of owning an old buildingExpanding to a new market: FloridaBuilding credibility with brokersHis take on recession and the current economic situationManaging Investments and types of deals they're buyingTrusting the numbersMetrics to look into dealsInternal Rate of Return vs. Annual returnsInsurance expensesAdvice to his 25-year-old selfFirst entrepreneurial endeavorFormal and Informal training that shaped his journeyHis biggest mistake and what he learned from itConnect with Ken Gee KEY QUOTE:“When underwriting, I would look at the numbers and figure out what doesn't make sense, so I would call the broker and tell them, I will show you my numbers, tell me where I'm wrong. They never got back to me. They knew that the number doesn't make sense. That's why I really got into trusting the numbers. Trust the numbers no matter what. "SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:The KRI Group of Companies is a vertically integrated real estate investment & management company with offices in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Florida, and Cleveland, Ohio. KRI Properties provides multifamily property management for assets owned by KRI and third parties. KRI Partners is a real estate syndication company specializing in the acquisition of multifamily apartment communities in the central and southeast U.S. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #realestate #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #passiveinvesting #realestateinvestor #REinvesting #cashflow #multifamily #apartmentinvesting #CPA #credibility #NewMarket #TargetMarket #ValueAddInvestor #Brokers #TrustTheNumbers #InternalRateOfReturn #Underwriting #GrowingMarkets #acquisition #MitigatingRisks #Rent #MarketRent #Florida #FloridaMarkets #Cleveland #newepisode #podcasting #passivewealth #assetcreation #RoadToFinancialFreedom #WIN #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH KEN GEE: Website: https://www.kripartners.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kri-partners/Facebook: @KRI PropertiesYoutube: @KRI PartnersInstagram: @kripartnersTwitter: @KRIpartners CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
ABOUT STUART KELLERStuart serves as SVP of Investor relations for broadly marketed investments open to accredited investors throughout the US. Stuart brings his 15 years of experience in operational leadership, asset management, and financial analysis to the firm's Syndication division. This division provides the opportunity for accredited investors to participate in the ownership of the institutional quality real estate. Prior to Lloyd Jones, Stuart held positions as a regional vice president for nationally ranked owner-operators of multifamily properties. Stuart earned his Master's Degree in International Economics from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor's degree in Managerial Economics from Oklahoma City University. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Stuart's background and how he started in real estateJoining Lloyd jones companyStarting a Syndication platformStrategies for finding the trends to grow the businessPlan for senior living and how to jumpstart the trendHotel conversions and ground-up development projectsEvaluating the size of deals Nuances of Senior living First senior living projectTransition team to stabilize the projectInsight into multifamily plansDeal in Crowd Street Underwriting a senior living dealMultifamily vs. Senior living Vertically integration and Property managementStatistics and net migration rateAdvice to his 25-year-old selfFirst entrepreneurial endeavorFormal and Informal training that shaped his journeyHis biggest mistake and what he learned from itHow to connect with Stuart KEY QUOTE: “Senior living is all about the operating margin. If you got one more resident for an assisted living or a memory care unit, that one extra unit might necessitate additional staff members based on the staffing ratio that is required by state law. Your revenue might go up, but with the increased staffing ratio, your operating margin might go down. It's definitely one unique component that not everybody might understand how to underwrite a senior living deal.” SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:LLOYD JONES has become a global real estate investment firm with subsidiaries in development, construction, and senior living operations. Its focus is senior housing, multifamily, and most recently the hospitality industry.Its investment partners include institutions, family offices, and its own principals. And now, through its new crowdfunding platform, private investors can participate in the firm's institutional-quality acquisitions. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #realestate #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #passiveinvesting #realestateinvestor #realestateinvestment #REinvesting #cashflow #entrepreneurs #propertymanagement #seniorliving #assistedliving #staffingratio #seniorcare #memorycare #operatingmargin #underwriting #dynamicsofseniorliving #CrowdStreet #stabilization #multifamily #groundupdevelopments #LloydJones #assetmanagement #syndicationplatform #verticalintegration #birthrate #population #newepisode #podcasting #passivewealth #assetcreation #RoadToFinancialFreedom #WIN #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH STUART KELLER: Website: https://lloydjonesllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-keller-cam-27547b37/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIoydJonesLLC/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LloydJonesLLCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakP0qjpqugjoHAxYQjeBgA CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
Alex Mason is a passionate investor and curator of the best stock market ideas. Since 2018, he has been the host of Stock Stories, a podcast and now, YouTube channel, helping investors decode the business behind the stock. He is studying every component of the S&P 500, and sharing everything he learns. After graduating from MIT and starting work as an aerospace engineer, he realized there was much more to money than just working hard and trading time for it. After discovering investing in his early 20s, he and his wife eventually built a portfolio that allowed them to become financially independent by 30 years old.Though work is now optional, Alex continues to work in the aerospace industry and is passionately studying companies and producing new stock market lessons every week, in addition to working at a fintech startup part-time. He plans to take a sabbatical next year with his wife.In this episode, Alex & I talk about:What he learned about money growing upHaving their financial 'aha' moment at the age of 21How they started on their investing journeyHis 3 favorite books for investing newbiesHow he thinks about investing in index funds vs individual stocksHow to start dipping your toes into individual stock investingWhat is the S&P 500 and why he decided to analyse these stocksWhat to look for when researching a companyHow to think about growth stocks vs dividend stocksCommon investing newbie mistakesWhat financial independence means to him How life has changed since attaining financial independenceSabbaticals and building in pauses into our livesThis episode is packed with so much value. Break it up into parts if you must but please give it a listed and follow along on Alex's Podcast and/or YouTube channel.Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please review, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in your world that needs these conversations. Please join our community online at www.therichimmigrant.com or on Instagram at 'Therichimmigrant.'
This is a repeat episode of one of my conversations, first published in 2019. Since then, we have crossed 200 episodes and the listenership has also grown. Some of you have been asking how you can know more about some of the topics covered in recent episodes.I felt that there could be related points shared by other guests in earlier episodes, but for new subscribers, it may not be easily discoverable.So, we thought that we would bring you select past episodes from time to time, to discover more people and their stories. Also, over time, the formats of the intro and show notes have also changed.This conversation with Dorai Thodla will be published in two parts, to keep the episode length to around 30 minutes.In this first part, Dorai sharesHis serial entrepreneurship journeyHis definition of a microproduct and how one can build very small things and still be very successfulHow he identifies problems to solve, by soaking in the problem spaceHis experience of concepts associated with a lean startup - to validate ideas quicklyA story of one of his products that has been innovatively repurposed by users to create a vertical applications to make their work easier, beyond what the product was originally intended to doHow he builds in quality in horizontal products that may be used by various personas of usersThe answer to this question and more stories from Dorai, do not miss the next episode.In part 2 of my conversation with Dorai Thodla, he shares more details about his Build to Learn concept, to help students learn programming by doing. Do not miss next week.Dorai is the founder and CTO of Technology Strategies LLC, based in the United States. He is a mentor at KCG College of Technology Chennai. He is passionate about teaching students and mentors product startups. Dorai also gives talks on emerging technologies and their impact while consulting with companies on how to build tech communities. He believes in the paradigm of “building to learn” by encouraging teaching via “doing” so students see their learning transform into a product that extends around a complete stack.Dorai lives in Chennai and spends time in the Bay Area and Seattle outside of India. He is currently involved with the following initiatives :Build2Learn ( http://www.build2learn.in/ )InfoAssitants ( http://infoassistants.com/ )a set of tools for collecting and analyzing information.Dorai can be reached@https://www.linkedin.com/in/doraithodla/[@dorait] https://twitter.com/dorait
On the podcast today, Vikram welcomes James Solomons, an entrepreneur, renowned speaker, business leader, and enthusiastic podcast host. James currently serves as the CFO and C0-CEO of Xref, a global reference checking and identity verification platform that empowers organizations worldwide to make great people decisions. James has spent most of his time in public practice, evolving from a tax accountant to a CFO, and today, he shares with us this remarkable career journey and the importance of the evolution of CFOs and organizations as a whole.James begins by discussing the origin of Xref, how Xref eases the hiring process in the workforce, and the transformation of his career, starting out as a tax accountant but growing to become a CFO. He also reviews the rules he follows as a CFO, and explains one of his favorite phrases, “Humanize the numbers”, which essentially means breaking down numbers in languages that teams aside from finance can clearly understand. Being a hiring company, the great resignation affected Xref significantly and James shares some of the changes that he had to make as the CFO in response. The show rounds off as James advises those in the workforce to always invest in referenceable relationships.The Finer Details of This Episode:The story of XrefJames' career journeyHis evolution from accountant to CFOBecoming a cyber-resilient CFOThe impact of the great resignation on James and XrefJames' interesting statisticsInvesting in referenceable relationships
Philanthropy should focus less on risk and more on trust-based approaches. On today's episode of the podcast I am honored to be joined by John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation. Through our partnership over the last 3 years, I have been surprised and inspired by John's commitment to equity and innovation in the world of Philanthropy. Join us for a poignant discussion around the world of Philanthropy and the journey to integrating equity and socially just practices into the work we do.Meet John PalfreyJohn Palfrey is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation's largest philanthropies with assets of approximately $7 billion, and offices in Chicago, New Delhi, and Abuja, Nigeria. Palfrey is a well-respected educator, author, legal scholar, and innovator with expertise in how new media is changing learning, education, and other institutions. Palfrey has extensive experience in social change spanning the education, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors.He is founding board chair of the Digital Public Library of America, and is the former board chair of LRNG, a nonprofit launched and supported by MacArthur. Palfrey has published extensively on how young people learn in a digital era, as well as the effects of new technologies on society at large. Palfrey serves on the board of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Palfrey holds a JD from Harvard Law School, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and an AB from Harvard College. Listen in as John shares:How has seemingly “favorable” identities have shaped who he is and how he seeing the world.How his unique family background has informed and inspired his philanthropic journeyHis thoughts on Trust-Based Philanthropy and the need for more of it.What other leaders in the Philanthropic world need to remember as they think of new and innovative approaches to Philanthropy.Resources Mentioned:Trust Based Philanthropy: An Overview by Pia InfanteLearn more and connect with John Palfrey and his work with The MacArthur Foundation:LinkedIn: John PalfreyWebsite: The MacArthur FoundationConnect with Keecha Harris and Associates:Website: https://khandassociates.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociatesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featuredConnect with Keecha:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/Listen to the podcast on all major listening platforms:SpotifyStitcherApple Podcasts
Today's guest is Ketan Joshi, a writer, data analyst and communications consultant working on climate and energy. Ketan Joshi has been at the forefront of clean energy for eight years, starting out as a data analyst working in wind energy, and expanding his knowledge base to community engagement, climate science and new energy technology. He's written for the Guardian, The Monthly, ABC News and has penned several hundred blog posts digging into climate and energy issues, building a position as a respected and analytical energy commentator in Australia. Ketan is also the author of Windfall: Unlocking a Fossil Free Future, and has a large following on social media. Before coming on the show, Ketan and Jason had a few heated exchanges on Twitter. Despite what appeared to be opposing views around climate, this conversation shed light on an important lesson about the polarization of social media platforms. When we actually take the time to meet and discuss these topics live, we might find out that we're in agreement more than we think. In today's episode, we cover: Ketan's background and personal climate journeyHis experience working in data science, communications, community engagement, and climate policy within organizationsHow his feelings about climate and theory of change have evolved over timeThe level of urgency of the climate crisis and the level of disruption we should expect in order to adequately address itOur dependence on fossil fuelsThe rate of change in emissions reductions and some of the impacts associated with itBenefits of engaging community members in climate solutionsThe role of corporate decision making in heavily fossil reliant companiesHow society impacts individual decision makingBenefits of reducing carbon emissions and examples where it's not easy to doThe role of natural gas in the clean energy transitionKetan's thoughts about carbon removal and its role in the transitionTransforming carbon offsetsKetan's thoughts on nuclear and if we should be deploying it at scaleWho he'd like to hear fromEnjoy the show!You can find Jason on Twitter @jjacobs22, @mcjpod (podcast) or @mcjcollective (company). You can reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded July 7, 2022.
Episode 40 - The guest featured in this episode is Wesley Okeke, CEO and founder of Headway Idea Labs and CUBIO Innovation Center. Headway Labs is a business and technology commercialization company that facilitates the building and launching of tech innovations. CUBIO Innovation Center is a healthcare accelerator and collaborative platform that supports the development of innovative technologiesWesleyhares,His family and educational backgroundHow being in a different field made him realize his true calling in techHow his sacrifices taught him humilityThe important role his wife played in his journeyHis strategies on building networks for his businessesHow he is managing multiple businesses.His definition of successLessons and tips for entrepreneurs.Headway Idea Labs InfoLinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook - Headway Idea LabsWebsite - headwayidealabs.comBeyond Africa Magazine InfoFacebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @beyondafricamagazineTwitter: @beyondafricamagWebsite: www.beyondafricamagazine.comhttps://bampodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Howie Zhang is the Game Economy Designer for Guild of Guardians, a mobile RPG built on Immutable X - The first Layer 2 for NFTs on Ethereum. Prior to that, Howie worked at Chi X, an Australian Stock Exchange. First, as PHD Research Analyst on Pricing Mechanics and Governance. Then, as a Quant in Market Microstructure, Analytics, Strategy.In this episode we discuss:Being a game economy designer of an NFT mobile-action RPG with play-to-earn mechanicsThe relevancy of his experience as a Quant for a stock exchangeThe differences between finance and Web3 industries.Going down endless crypto rabbit holes.Missed opportunities on his crypto journeyHis childhood trauma getting scammed in Diablo IIWhy the Diablo III auction house failedHow to make games fun while incorporating the marketImmutable X as a gaming platform and as a game studioIterating past the freemium model with economic experimentsHow Web3 monetary policy can add a layer of fun gameplayAdding a decentralized economic component going to be quite powerfulGaming has needed the features that Web3 provides for a long timeDespite the high barrier-to-entry, the excitement shows long term potential.Sign up for Howie's substack: https://yowitzer.substack.com/We're introducing a new series where Will, Lee, and Andrew Learn about Web3. This is a pivotal moment in time where Web3 has exploded and a lot of smart people we know are dropping their careers to transition into Web3. This is a series where we bring friends on to learn about what's happening.Previous Will, Lee, and Andrew Learn about Web3 Episodes:Will, Lee & Andrew Recap After 25 Episodes and Starting a Learning Web3 Series#27 Yoshi Luk: Exploring DeFi (Decentralized Finance)#28 Evan Lai: How to Get Started Learning About Web3#31 Jay Chang: Cofounding Genopets. A Play-to-Earn NFT Game on Solana.#32 Shalin Pei: Coinbase Designer. Unlocking a Playground for Creativity.Resources to learn more:Read Chris Dixon: Why Web3 MattersListen to Tim Ferriss' episode with Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant on Web3Listen to #14 Elliot Chun: Making the World a Better Place with Blockchain
“Digital transformation is not an IT project. It is a true collaboration between business and technology. The more the end-user drives it, the better it is.”Want to learn the ins and outs of digital transformation with no code, low code?Vaidya Aiyer has you covered on both accounts in this far-ranging conversation with us. As the Founder and CEO of Pillir, Vaidya possesses the reputation of a major leader and innovator in the low-code space.Pillir's low-code, rapid application development solutions allow enterprises to use SAP core with a modernized cloud-native edge solution.Having spent over 30 years modernizing SAP implementation developing applications and integrations for various Fortune 500 companies, Vaidya is a leader, innovator, entrepreneur, and technology geek. His years of experience has propelled Pillir's vision of accelerating modernization and digital transformation. On this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we discuss with Vaidya:His professional background which laid the foundation for starting PillirDigital transformation: from the meaning of the term to its impact'Connecting bubbles' and accelerating the pace of Digital Transformations with low code, no codeHow much digital transformation is end-user vs people who are sitting on their computers How impactful is no code, low code in the digital transformation journeyDigital transformation pitfalls that enterprises make at the start of their digital transformation journeyHis professional background laid the foundation for starting PillirVaidya Aiyer has a technical background and has worked in ERP, SAP, and other platforms for over 30 years. He had faced specific issues at his previous firm, and he understood how complicated and expensive the ERP space is. He aims to make improvements in these sophisticated systems.Digital transformation: from the meaning of the term to its impactAccording to Vaidya, Digital Transformation is a broad term whose definition changes from person to person. For him, it is like a specific work procedure that involves a systematic approach to all types of discussions, signatures, software processes, etc. When it comes to measuring digital transformation, it is similar to departmental printers in that we can't reduce or eliminate pages. It undoubtedly has an impact on the usual procedure but in a positive way.How much digital transformation is end-user vs. people who are sitting on their computers? According to Vaidya, we cannot tell the difference between end-users and office workers when it comes to digital transformation. However, “visibility” has the most significant impact on those working within the office. People will know what they need to accomplish after they achieve visibility, and they will be able to take proactive actions based on events.Digital transformation pitfalls that enterprises make at the start of their digital transformation journeyOne of the most common pitfalls is that individuals beyond the specific bubble believe, “This is how a particular procedure works,” even though this is not the case. It is primarily due to a lack of understanding between the two different bubbles within or outside a company. Enforced adoption is used in some circumstances to avoid this. However, eventually, this is not so beneficial. A meaningful partnership between business and technology is digital transformation. It is preferable if the end bubble uses it or drives it.Follow Vaidya on LinkedInProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast host: Abhash Kumar
John Mabry is a United Church of Christ pastor and is the Director of the Spiritual Direction Program at Chaplaincy Institute. He is the lead singer of 2 bands in the Bay area and is the author of many novels and books on theology, spirituality, and spiritual guidance. In this episode, Eric and John discuss his book, Soul Journeys: Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and UnderstandingBut wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, John Mabry and I Discuss Shamanism, Spirituality, and …His book, Soul Journeys: Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and UnderstandingHow life is messy for everyone and how we're not seeing everyone's entire pictureHis Shamanic journey experience of finding wisdom and healingThe upper, middle, and lower worlds as part of a shamanic journeyHis spirit animal, the pantherHow practice and training our imagination can form relationships with spiritual realitiesThe importance of leaving room for mysteryHow our culture reinforces that only what can be measured and explained is realUsing the word trust rather than believeHis morning practice of imaginative prayerHis exploration into the different spiritual traditions and finding where his heart livesJohn Mabry Links:John's WebsiteFacebookCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with John Mabry, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How Perception Creates Reality with John PerkinsGregg SwansonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Siavash Khazamipour.Siavash is a personal injury lawyer at McComb Witten Personal Injury Lawyers and is based in Vancouver, Canada. He's worked at the firm for six years, navigating a variety of cases in the unique legal jurisdiction of British Columbia.At the University of Toronto, he was the youngest ever Chair of the Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights society, representing refugees on a pro bono basis. This is a cause close to his heart due to his own refugee background (his parents settled in Canada after facing political persecution in Iran). Siavash himself was brought up in a relatively low income migrant community in downtown Toronto, giving him first-hand experience and understanding of the challenges faced by underprivileged migrant communities.Away from work, Siavash is a keen proponent of BitClout, a new online platform combing cryptocurrency and decentralised social media (effectively turning social media stars into tradable assets, via the medium of 'Creator Coins'). Topics discussed include:His family's refugee background, and the unique nature of Canada's legal pathwayHow he got his current role and what the job entails on a daily basisThe importance of having a purpose in one's legal career journeyHis involvement in BitClout, a new decentralised platform that combines social media and cryptocurrencyWhy he goes by the nickname of 'Memes' and what advice he'd give to his younger self Out now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major audio platforms!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/legallyspeakingpodcast)
Reverand Seifu Singh-Molares is the Executive Director of Spiritual Directors International and an ordained Zen Buddhist Priest. He's a practicing Spiritual Director and Companion and motivational speaker. In a previous life, he was an executive at Microsoft where he successfully grew international groups and divisions and provided leadership to multicultural teams around the world.In this episode, Eric and Seifu talk about the role of a Spiritual Director or Spiritual Companion in helping us find our way on our own spiritual path.But wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Seifu Singh-Molares and I Discuss Spiritual Direction and …That we have choices and we become our intentionsWhat the terms Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companion meansThe role of deep listening in Spiritual DirectionThe intimate infiniteThe difference between a Spiritual Companion and a Priest or ReverendWhat goes on during a Spiritual Direction sessionThe role of relaxing into the unknowing to find our own wayLearning to live into and love the questions of our lifeFinding authenticity in the world's great religionsThe mystery of the truth that love permeates the universeWhat the word spiritual means to himThe role of music in his spiritual journeyHis experiential shamanic educationSeifu Singh-Molares Links:Seifu's WebsiteSDI WorldTwitterInstagramFacebookBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.Ana Luisa Jewelry makes beautiful, high-quality, and sustainably crafted jewelry pieces that are also affordable! Visit analuisa.com/wolf and enter Promo code: WOLF for 10% off your purchaseIf you enjoyed this conversation with Seifu Singh-Molares on Spiritual Direction, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Scott Edelstein on Finding a Spiritual TeacherHenry Shukman on Spiritual AwakeningPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.
In the startup world, it's becoming more common for founders to share mistakes they made when they were starting out, but we rarely get to know about early mistakes investors make.Well, today, Jonathan Lewy is gonna bring the challenges he faced from both sides.Jonathan moved from Belgium to Mexico right out of college, and built a food delivery app called MiOrden that was sold to SinDelantal in 2012. His experience fundraising until then had been so frustrating that, after the acquisition, he decided to give back. That's when he joined his co-founder Sergio Romo again and together they started a seed capital firm called Investo.One of their first bets was Rappi, before many had dreamed of it being a unicorn. Today, Investo's portfolio companies also include Unbabel, Cambly, Runa and many others.But that's not all. Jonathan and Sergio also co-founded Grin, a brand you may have seen on scooters around one of their many locations. By merging with Brazil-based Yellow, Grin went from 4 to 2,500 employees in one year and became Grow, a micromobility pioneer.In this episode, Jonathan tells us aboutThe hiccups in his journeyHis counterintuitive tips on crafting a good pitchPrecautions on building a company that depends on VCAnd how to deal with conflicting interestsStarting something new? Visit latitud.com to learn about the Latitud Fellowship program.
Guest OverviewThree time Foreign Correspondent of the Year nominee (the UK equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize), a dozen major International Prizes for Reporting including four Amnesty International Awards for Outstanding Human Rights Journalism, a Royal Television Society Award for Documentary-Making and a Martha Gellhorn Prize Nominee for War Reporting, Foreign Press Association of London writer of the Year and One World Journalist of the Year for outstanding Foreign Reporting, these awards are testament to the talent and tenacity of Scottish born journalist Dan McDougallDan was also voted one of the world's most influential people in the field of ethical trading by the US-based Ethisphere Institute, he is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Cambridge on Business and Human Rights and recently spoke at The UnitedNations in Geneva on the impact of corporate supply chains on the world's poorest.He's also an ardent Glasgow Celtic Fan and a all round good guy.I hope you enjoy this stimulating and uncompromising discussion with Dan MacDougallWhat we discuss:The influence of his working class upbringing in Glasgow, ScotlandHow he developed his political sensibilitiesThe impact of Poet Robert BurnsThe teacher that influenced his journeyHis route to tabloid journalism in GlasgowHis reporters lifeThe value of his curiosity and tenacious spirit in uncovering storiesHow serendipity changed his path during the 2005 TsunamiHis deep conviction to uncover corporate supply chain injusticesHis experiences of child labor abusesHis war correspondence experiencesHis views on fake newsDan's perspective on educationWhat he'd do with the keys to No 10 Downing Street or the White HouseHis views on the importance of creativityHis principlesHis hard choicesTurning class into an advantageHis Impossible adviceThe books he recommendsLinks in ShowDan's Current Content CompanyDan's InstagramMiran Instagram Miran YouTubeLinks in showRobert BurnsHerges Adventures of Tin Tin Maya AngelouLetter From America Glasgow Celtic The Daily Record 2004 TsunamiHis Recommended BooksThe Sheltering Sky - Paul Bowels Road to Oxiana - Byron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our guest is former NFL defensive end Devon Still. He played at Penn State and was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft by the Bengals and spent a few seasons with them before joining the Texans. More importantly he's a father who helped his daughter Leah battle cancer and he's written a new book called Still in the Game: Finding the Faith to Tackle Life's Biggest Challenges. He's now a life coach and motivational speaker.Topics Include:Putting his NFL career on hold to be with his daughterThe turning point in his faith journeyHow he dealt with the public attentionWhy he stopped blaming GodThe part of his book he was hesitant to includeWhat he wishes he would have done differently when talking to his daughterLessons he learned during the journeyHis thoughts on fear See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sound nerd. Berghain DJ. Munich lover. BLITZ co-founder. Former creative director at Bob Beaman. Dancer. Passionate techno community proponent. David Muallem has a huge musical expertise and understanding of nightlife. As creative director of Bob Beaman he pushed the club to a top spot on the list of Europe's best clubs. After having left his former residency, he is now one of the creative minds behind the BLITZ Dance Music Club in Munich that just opened in April 2017.As we are both German we preferred to do the interview in our mother language. Let me know if you are interested in a translation.In this podcast episode we are talking about:Muallem's musical journeyHis sound nerd-beingThe time he spent in New York, Tel Aviv and LondonWhy he is still in love with his homebase Munich Why Munich doesn't need to hide in the techno scene in GermanyWhy it was time to leave Bob BeamanHis vision and the (sound) concept for BLITZ Dance Music ClubThe electronic music community and the techno culture in MunichThe ideas he gained from Berghain and other great clubs around the worldHis passion for the music, community and dancing Photo credit: August CC Website Muallem I SoundCloud Muallem I Website Blitz I Facebook Blitz
On today's episode, Duane speaks with Shahjehan Khan, a voiceover artist, actor, and musician based in Boston. He is the host of the King of the World podcast, which explores his life as a Pakistani American Muslim in the post-9/11 era, 20 years later. Shahjehan shares how he weaved his struggle with addiction to cannabis, how all of that came together for him, and how he got into recovery. Son of Pakistani American immigrants, Shahjehan grew up as an average American young person in the suburbs of Massachusetts. When 9/11 happened, he remembers being a senior in high school, sitting in a calculus class. At that time, he was already a struggling teenager, which also marked the beginnings of heavy substance use. By the time he got to college, he dropped out after a year, came home, and had his first suicide attempt. He was then introduced to AA, but it really didn't resonate with him. He had a relapse a year after he joined a band. Until he realized he had to make that change. Now eleven years sober, Shahjehan found therapy to be the one thing that has helped him through his recovery journey. During the pandemic, he also found a community of recovering folks he could relate with.It also made him realize it was okay to be a multifaceted person. At the time, he felt like there were a bunch of little pieces that never felt like a cohesive whole. When he was first approached to tell his story, he didn't want to tell another 9/11-centered Muslim story because he was sick of it. Then he realized he could frame it in a coming-of-age way, being able to show the parallels of his own personal struggles with what was happening in his outer world post 9/11.The King of the World podcast is shining light on the American Muslim experience. And seeing the impact it had on him and the people he interviewed is also important for us to understand and grow as a society. In this episode, you will hear:Shahjehan's addiction and recovery journeyHis experience the next day after 9/11The moment he decided he needed changeExperiencing a relapse being in a band Finding the right method of recovery for yourselfWhy he stopped attending meetings and focused on therapyThe impact of the King of the World podcast on other peopleHis recovery processKey Quotes:[11:28] - "Doing the podcast in itself was an act of realizing that it's okay to be this multifaceted person... there were all these little pieces that never felt like a cohesive whole."[11:40] - "A lot of people in early recovery feel like fragmented people.. it's that process of that exploration."[14:43] - "9/11 made it so that we would always be responsible for something we never did." [21:09] - "We're starting to finally become a voice for people in a way but it's this complicated thing where I myself inside, I'm sort of using that as a crutch almost."[26:43] - "It's not that it just happened overnight. It is a continuous process for sure."[27:30] - "You're so used to being that 'other' in the room that you almost welcome it in a way."[43:12] - “You should always be redefining success for yourself.”[48:18] - "Find one person that you can be brutally honest with... and that can hear you out. And that's where the healing can start."Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at www.theaddictedmind.com to download it.Supporting Resources:King of the World PodcastImmigrantly Podcastwww.shahjehankhan.com Episode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-addicted-mind-podcast/donations
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