Podcast appearances and mentions of nicole purvy

✅Automate your business income in 60 days using Kingdom principles https://lidyrmarketing.lpages.co/ggm-4phase-webinar-registration/ ✅Sign up for my FREE GGM Journal Gems Newsletter by Nicole Purvy https://www.betterthansuccess.com/ggm-journal-gems-by-nicole-purvy--99dd6 I've been telling y'all about private equity real estate funds—now, the U.S. is launching its sovereign wealth fund. Coincidence? Maybe not. Trendsetters move first. But here's the real question: Are YOU holding yourself back from stepping into your next level? Moses did—EIGHT TIMES! And if you're hesitating on launching your business, investing, or leveling up, this episode is for you. In episode 178 of the Better Than Success podcast, I'm breaking down: ✅Why you keep getting copied (and what it actually means for your success) ✅ How we've already raised $500K - $1M in soft commitments for Invictus Elite Capital ✅ The BIGGEST mindset block that's keeping you from making real money ✅ Why the wealthy don't invest in stocks—they create funds ✅Why Moses' story mirrors your fear of stepping into greatness—and how to overcome it ✅How to shift your mindset to start your own real estate business or invest in alternative real estate assets  

If you're an entrepreneur looking to 3-7X your income AND automate your revenue using biblical principles and PROVEN business strategies, take my free webinar: "The 4-Step Framework to Automate Your Income & Get 100% Clarity in Your Business!"  https://lidyrmarketing.lpages.co/ggm-4phase-webinar-registration/

f you want to 3x–7x your business, go to https://lidyrmarketing.lpages.co/ggm-4phase-webinar-registration/ to join the God, Goals, & Money Income Accelerator now https://lidyrmarketing.lpages.co/ggm-4phase-webinar-registration/ And if you want to increase your net worth within one year or less while scaling your real estate business, join Better Than Success before the doors close forever on February 1. http://joinbts.com To sit in on our pitch deck register here https://www.betterthansuccess.com/15mm-real-estate-fund In episode 175 of the Better Than Success podcast, Nicole Purvy shares her personal journey of rediscovering her "zone"—that unstoppable mindset where success becomes inevitable. This episode offers a powerful mix of raw honesty, strategic insights, and actionable steps to help you overcome fear, align with purpose, and build unstoppable momentum in business and life. Nicole dives into the keys to entering "the zone," including having a clear purpose, vision, and mission, surrendering to your reality, and cultivating conviction and deep gratitude. She also reflects on her transition from a challenging season to scaling a $15M private equity fund while empowering her community. Whether you're a real estate investor looking to scale, a business owner seeking clarity, or someone striving to align with your God-given purpose, this episode is packed with transformative wisdom and actionable insights. Listen now to discover: What “the zone” is and how to get into it for unstoppable success. The critical role of purpose, mission, and vision in scaling your business. Why fear and victimhood block your progress—and how to overcome them. How Nicole rebuilt her business after a major setback. An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at "Wall Star Weekend "and scaling her $15M real estate fund. https://www.betterthansuccess.com/15mm-real-estate-fund

In episode 173 of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy dives into the second part of her gripping saga surrounding the hack of her website and business. Nicole reflects on the challenges of losing her main income stream overnight and shares the unexpected blessings and lessons that came from the ordeal. She reveals how her mindset and faith helped her rebuild better than ever—and how, in just one week of 2025, she's already achieved record-breaking results. ➡️ Join Nicole's BTS community at a special rate! Sign up here: https://www.betterthansuccess.com/new-bts-member-order Use code "NEWBTS30" at checkout Nicole also discusses practical strategies for scaling up in real estate investing, insights into community-driven success, and the new pivots her real estate fund and BTS community are taking to empower members for massive growth. In this episode, Nicole unpacks the Bible verse Proverbs 24:16, sharing how its lessons on resilience and faith can transform personal and professional setbacks into triumphs. She also provides actionable tips for using ChatGPT to create better content and highlights a mind-blowing CIA program related to dopamine and blue light that might change how you see social media forever.

In Episode 172 of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy reveals how a devastating malware attack on her business website became a breakthrough moment that transformed her approach to leadership, community, and real estate investing. This episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies to help you turn setbacks into opportunities, level up your investing knowledge, and step into the next phase of your success. Nicole shares her personal journey of rebuilding her business from scratch and how this crisis led to powerful upgrades for BTS members—including expanded multifamily and single-family investing resources, improved tools, and a more streamlined experience. -Use code "NEWBTS35" Learn more about Better Than Success Membership: https://www.betterthansuccess.com/new-bts-member-order  -If youre ok with missing out on the discount but still want free stuff take our Beginners Real Estate Class here https://www.betterthansuccess.com/freecourse--60899   Why You Need to Listen to This Episode: Learn how to turn business crises into opportunities with actionable steps to overcome obstacles and bounce back stronger. Discover exclusive BTS updates that will help you build wealth more efficiently, including new multifamily investing training and deal-sourcing strategies. Understand the key mindset shifts for resilience and how to stay grounded in faith and purpose when everything feels like it's falling apart. Get insider tips on leveraging real estate market trends to adapt and thrive in 2025. Walk away inspired and equipped with tools to align your daily actions with long-term success. This episode isn't just about Nicole's story—it's about giving YOU the strategies to thrive in any season of life or business. If you're ready to learn how to level up your mindset, your investing strategy, and your community, this episode is for you.

In episode 171 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy tackles the big question: why are so many entrepreneurs and real estate investors experiencing major dips in their income?

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In episode 169 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy returns with a powerful update and an inspiring new perspective.

Nicole Purvy is an active real estate developer and investor with over $5 million worth of properties under her belt. She started in this industry fairly recently, but that did not stop her from learning and thriving in the real estate space.    Nicole currently has a portfolio worth over $5 million and she is the co-owner of Heritage City Construction, a general contracting firm specializing in 1-4 family property full-gut renovations. Her focus on development has helped her build her portfolio and make a bigger impact on her community, and she is with us to talk about all that today.   What you'll learn about in this episode:  How Nicole got into real estate investing What Nicole's real estate portfolio looks like today What lessons Nicole learned from her first real estate deal How choosing the right contractor can help make deals work What Nicole's biggest win has been through the years How COVID-19 affected Nicole's real estate business How having dedicated partners help Nicole manage her real estate operations What Nicole's time management system looks like What impact Nicole's mentors have on her success What new investors should focus on if they want to succeed today How you can connect with Nicole Resources:   Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details. Coupon code: podcast50   Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast   Our FREE Master's Class is the ONLY webinar where you're given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc   Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we'll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what's in the way. Just visit:  smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall   Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we've perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we're running this FREE workshop! If you're thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.    The Quantum Leap System has everything you'll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls   For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.   90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump   Additional resources:   Nicole Purvy https://nicolepurvy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolepurvy/?hl=en   The Nicole Purvy Experience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOQ_nHaVQNe4o2U6RVYezg

This episode of Girl Stop Playin welcomes the dynamic Nicole Purvy, a real estate developer and investor with an impressive portfolio. Nicole shares her journey from being a bond trader to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the real estate industry. She discusses her strategic approach to content creation, the importance of productivity, and how she balances her spiritual life with her professional ambitions. This episode is packed with valuable insights, practical tips, and inspirational stories that will motivate you to stop playing and start working towards your goals. Whether you're interested in real estate, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take action.CONNECT:Follow Nicole on IG: http://instagram.com/nicolepurvyFollow Koe on IG: http://instagram.com/koereyelleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/confessions-of-a-werkaholic/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you new to real estate investing and looking for a solid daily routine to set you on the path to success? In this episode, Nicole Purvy reveals the 3 essential tasks that every new real estate investor should do every day.  By incorporating these habits into your daily routine, you'll be able to build a strong foundation, stay ahead of the competition, and achieve your investment goals faster. In this video, you'll learn: Daily tasks to help find good deals  The importance of deal analysis practice and how to do it effectively.  How to network and build relationships within the real estate community. Take our FREE beginners course here  Get Access to 37 real estate trainings for $37 in the REAL ESTATE RETIREMENT DEPARTMENT here Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategies, these tips are designed to help you succeed in the competitive world of real estate investing. 

Welcome back to Better Than Success Podcast for episode 165! This is Nicole Purvy, and I'm stoked to kick off a brand-new podcast series where we dive deep into my unexpected journey into wholesaling. Lately, I've found myself breaking promises I made as a real estate investor, from selling my entire portfolio to setting up a wholesaling business. Intrigued? Let me spill the details. Check out our FREE wholesaling event on Nov 29, 2023 with Ashley Molina "Advanced Strategies in Wholesaler Deal Auditing to Maximize Profits" RSVP here https://betterthansuccess.com/product/85089/ Get a discount for WIRE Summit Tix at http://wiresummitdiscount.com In this podcast, I'm documenting the step-by-step process of establishing a wholesaling business with my coach, who we'll affectionately call Mr. X for now. We're set to meet three times a week over the next four months, and I'm committed to sharing all the highs and lows with you. In this first episode, I spill the beans on my goals, the essential systems we're putting in place, and why treating wholesaling like a business from the get-go is non-negotiable. We'll discuss everything from engaging cold calling virtual assistants to breaking down assignment fees and marketing strategies. It's a holistic look at the nitty-gritty of building a successful wholesaling venture. Expect homework updates too – picking VAs, setting up Podio, and getting the auto dialer ready to roll. From triumphs to challenges, I'll be your guide through this exciting journey. Whether you're curious about wholesaling or navigating the ever-changing real estate market, this podcast series is your backstage pass. If you're tuning in on the Better Than Success podcast, great news – I'll be sharing these episodes there too. Don't forget to subscribe, hit the notification bell, and join me on this rollercoaster ride of wholesaling wisdom. And mark your calendars for the Women in Real Estate Summit on December 9th and 10th. Deals, strategists, lenders – we've got it all. Visit wiresummitdiscount.com for your ticket discount. Thanks for tuning in, and let's conquer the world of wholesaling together!

In this special episode of Better Than Success, your host Nicole Purvy interviews one of the speakers of the 4th Women In Real Estate (WIRE) Summit, Jasmine Williams. Use code "ilovewire" to get a discount for the 4th Women In Real Estate (WIRE) Summit at http://wiresummit2023.com In this episode, Nicole introduces a mini-series leading up to the highly anticipated Women in Real Estate Summit on November 11, 2023, at the CIRA Center in Philadelphia. The lineup for this summit is nothing short of exceptional, featuring a diverse group of women real estate investors. Nicole emphasizes that while it's a women-led event, everyone is welcome, and for good reason. But here's the exciting twist: Nicole is taking the time to introduce you to the summit's remarkable speakers before the event itself. She believes that getting to know these extraordinary women in advance will enhance your experience during the summit. Nicole also has a special treat for you, dear listeners. She offers a limited-time discount code for summit tickets – "I love wire" – so you can secure your spot before it expires. In this episode, Nicole dives into a fascinating conversation with one of the summit's stars, Jasmine Williams. Jasmine has been a realtor for nearly 14 years and brings a unique approach to the real estate game. She started as a notary, worked on credit repair, and helped her clients achieve their real estate goals with precision and integrity. Jasmine shares her inspiring journey from fixing credit to building a robust real estate business model. She emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and helping clients save money while improving their credit. And like many, Jasmine faced the challenges of the pandemic head-on, leading her to create a coaching business that's evolved over the past three years. Join Nicole and Jasmine as they discuss real estate, personal growth, and empowerment in this enlightening episode. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation that could transform your real estate journey.

In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy talks with Rashauna Scott about her journey from being an employee to becoming a real estate agent and eventually transitioning into a full-time investor in just 18 months. Get tickets for the 4th Women In Real Estate (WIRE) Summit at http://wiresummit2023.com. During their conversation, they cover various topics, including: The 4th Women In Real Estate (WIRE) Summit. Raising Private Capital. How Rashauna Structures Her Financing for Her Flips. The Exact Steps She Took to Lead Her Own Team of Agents. And much more. Rashauna Scott is a millennial thought leader in generational wealth through real estate investment. As the Principal Broker of the Rashauna Scott Team at Keller Williams ONEChicago, she leads residential and commercial brokers in Chicagoland, consistently earning Top Producer accolades. She's also the CEO of Flippin' In Heels, a nationwide community for women real estate investors, offering education and empowerment. With a decade of diverse investment experience, Rashauna specializes in acquiring multi-family properties and managing private capital. Rashauna shares her expertise through regular educational content and sessions, aiming to empower her community. She holds a BA in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from Governors State University, with additional coursework at DePaul University and Moraine Valley Community College.  

In this episode MG sits down with Nicole Purvy real estate investor based in Philly to discuss all things real estate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rants-and-gems/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buy The Hood (Ep 138): I Moved The Culture with Nicole Purvy In episode 138 we speak with the founder of the Better Than Success Real Estate League as well as the founder of Philadelphia Real Estate Week Nicole Purvy. She tells her story and explains how she moved the culture forward. she also discusses her outlook on the future as well as some gems on understanding risk as an investor.

  What You Need To Know About That Viral iBuyer TikTok https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/what-you-need-to-know-about-that-viral-ibuyer-tiktok/ar-AAPwA8h Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What's the difference https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/fannie-mae-vs-freddie-mac-whats-the-difference/ar-AAPtpBY How to Kick Someone Out of Your House: Evicting a Family Member With No Lease https://www.realtor.com/advice/rent/how-to-evict-a-family-member/ On Wednesday's event, Customize Your Own Creative Financing Strategies for Your Next Real Estate Deal with Nicole Purvy, she shared shared some rules for your financing strategies, a few of them include:   With rental loans, banks will finance up to 80% of the acquisition cost or the appraisal value whichever is less.   Most banks do not require seasoning of a property for a refi.   Banks use appraisals for refi's, but for multi-families they will consider an income approach and market data.  To see our upcoming events, visit betterthansuccess.com/events.

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I'm speaking with Nicole Purvy. Nicole is a real-estate investor based out of Southern California and she specializes in doing the BRRRR strategy remotely. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave) Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and othertricks to turn you into a real estate mogul. Learn more about our mentoring program by booking a call with Mel, Dave or one of our Mentorship Specialists. www.iamreadytoinvest.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Under Nicole's leadership, Nicole and the company has also founded and runs Philly Real Estate Week, an annual week-long celebration of real estate investing and home buying in Philadelphia and the Women In Real Estate Summit, an annual one-day intensive real estateinvesting summit featuring a line-up of all star women real estate investors.Her podcast the Better Than Success Podcast, was named #11 of the top 48 podcasts for entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur Magazine and 1 of 5 top podcasts for Entrepreneurs by Kontrol magazine.Her passion for helping entrepreneurs and businesses grow and succeed is the cornerstone for her businesses. She has also authored the critically acclaimed book "The AntiHustle: Start a Six Figure Business in One Year”.Prior to becoming an entrepreneur and real estate investor, she had a successful career in finance, as an Institutional Fixed Income Trader. From working on Wall Street, her knowledge and understanding of the financial markets and business finance allows her to bringa unique and accurate perspective to real estate investing and leadership.In this episode, we chat about how she made the switch to full – time real estate investing. She breaks down the BRRR! Method, and tells us how she applies that to her investments. She also talks about how she goes about investing in real estate while doing itremotely.We hope you enjoyed this episode of the Investor Mel - Women of Action show! Do you want to be a woman of action? Take the first step by joining our mentorship program! www.iamreadytoinvest.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Every week, the team at Better Than Success round up the biggest and most important news, policy changes, funding sources and investing opportunities for real estate investors and small business owners. It's the market information you need to know before pulling the trigger on your next or first investment. Find each article mentioned in episode 14 below... The Supreme Court Will Allow Evictions To Resume. It Could Affect Millions Of Tenants https://www.npr.org/2021/08/26/1024668578/court-blocks-biden-cdc-evictions-moratorium   White House Plans To Inject 100K Affordable Homes Into Scarce Housing Market. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/white-house-plans-to-boost-affordable-housing-market/   Home insurance can protect against extreme weather, but about half of Americans don't understand it https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2021/08/27/your-home-protected-against-extreme-weather-and-natural-disasters/5608307001/ On Wednesday's event, How to Become a More Efficient  Real Estate Investor with Nicole Purvy, Nicole shared how to get things done as an entrepreneur, investor, and mom. She shared strategies to organize your schedule to make sure you're on top of everything. Nicole compared budgeting money to time. When you budget your money you first put a budget in place and calculate how much money you have. You should do the same thing with your time. She recommends putting buffers into your schedule. You are not a robot, you also need time as a human being to relax, meditate and have your me-time. Don't be too hard on yourself, planning to do nothing for a day is important for your mental health. On Thursday's live Q&A session with Seidah, she shared some of the templates her company uses  to track their projects, manage their properties, and the scope of work, it is very important to make sure you have an organized template when managing a construction project for the first time. She also discussed that you should make sure to organize files or documentation, materials, receipts, quotes and construction timeline

In this week’s episode, join host Nicole Purvy for a Q&A with Malik Carter. Malik Carter is a realtor and real estate investor who has been involved in the real estate industry since 2007. He’s here today to answer your burning questions about real estate in Philadelphia. We delve into why now is the right time to be investing in real estate and the issues surrounding why Black people aren’t investing in their own communities in Philadelphia. Finally, Malik stresses the importance of always taking the time to invest in yourself and your business. You don’t want to miss the valuable information Malik is sharing with us today! In This Episode:  [ 14:23 ] Are real estate agents becoming a dying industry? [ 24:05 ] The differences between Malik and Nicole’s opinions of why they think Black people aren’t investing and buying homes in their own neighborhoods in Philadelphia. [ 45:16] The attitude Nicole believes you should implement to show up confidently in business.  [ 52:49 ] What are the best marketing strategies to find wholesale deals in Philadelphia?    [ 54:21 ] The advice Malik gives for making an offer on a property with existing violations direct to the seller. [ 55:31 ] What are the best ways to meet sellers, especially during the pandemic? [ 56:12 ] The neighborhoods Malik would recommend in Philadelphia to new investors.  [ 1:06:06 ] Think big when it comes to real estate and outside the box of what others are doing. [ 1:15:38 ] Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself and your business. Takeaways:  The best marketing strategies to find wholesale dealers in Philadelphia.  With new technologies being developed to sell your home with the click of a button, the real estate agent business is becoming a dying industry. Even though there is a sense of urgency to buy property, mindset and growth takes time. Be kind and fair to yourself when changing your mindset to invest in and buy property.  Now is the time in history to make money and invest before the automation of jobs becomes more prominent. Always take time to invest in yourself and your business.  Links: www.betterthansuccess.com/freecourse - Get access to the FREE Real Estate Beginners Class. www.betterthansuccess.com/realestatejournal - Need help better understanding your real estate area? Download my FREE Real Estate Journal, available May 31st.  Guest Bio: Malik Carter is a Realtor and real estate investor, involved in the real estate industry since 2007. His career started as a mortgage loan officer for a small firm in Glenside, PA. After only a year at the mortgage company, Malik left that company to launch a mortgage company of his own. A few months into this new venture, the economy began to collapse. After eight months of banks closing and years of millions of people losing their homes, the economy started to stabilize.  Malik had to pivot and adjust to survive because the mortgage industry changed. Malik began buying foreclosed properties and renting them out to supplement his income. Malik sold one of the rentals for an excellent profit and decided to also flip properties. So many people were interested in the properties being flipped that Malik started helping other buyers find houses, launching his career as a Realtor. Today Malik flips several houses a year, still maintains a portfolio of rental properties, and helps families buy their dream homes. Connect with Better Than Success  Learn more about Better Than Success Real Estate League at Betterthansuccess.com/btsrel Sign up to attend our Real Estate Q&A live at betterthansuccess.com/events Get Access to our FREE Real Estate Beginners Class at betterthansuccess.com/freecourse

This episode was recorded on July 6th, 2020Real estate investor, media specialist, leadership expert, author, and podcaster, Nicole Purvy is the founder of Better Than Success.  Although founding BTS in 2013, as a serial entrepreneur she has run several successful businesses since 2010. Today, BTS media provides education, entertainment, and news to entrepreneurs, leaders, and key members of small teams around the world. Under the Better than Success umbrella, she leads the BTS Real Estate League, which serves as a community of over 70 real estate investors that educate each other and invest together. Her passion for helping entrepreneurs and businesses grow and succeed is the cornerstone for her businesses. She has also authored the critically acclaimed book “The AntiHustle: Start a Six-Figure Business in One Year”.Prior to becoming an entrepreneur and media expert, she had a successful career in finance, as an Institutional Fixed Income Trader.  From working on Wall Street, her knowledge and understanding of the financial markets and business finance allow her to bring a unique and accurate perspective to Business Consulting, Success Coaching, and Leadership Development.  She also plays the bass in her spare time

In episode 150 of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy moderates a Real Estate Q&A session with Cory Mundt and Margaret DePippo of Cash Now Philly.  The couple has a built a large wholesaling operation that involves a large team and complex systems.  Within a few short years they are bringing in over a million in annual revenue through wholesale fees. Learn the tricks to their business and success in this episode. Download the show notes at betterthansucces.com/150 Join our week real estate Q&A sessions at betterthansuccess.com/events

In episode 145 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks about How We Went From $0 to Over $150M in 5 Years Investing in Multi-Family with ZERO Credit w/ Alvin Hope Johnson. Alvin Johnson is the President of Hope Housing Foundation (HOPE) and guides the staff of Assertive Management Group, LLC., HOPE’s privately-owned property management firm. The Foundation, which is headquartered in McKinney, Texas was incorporated as a 501(c) (3) in 1998. HOPE has a business model that positions itself as one of the most effective, nonprofit affordable workforce housing organizations in the Country. With a little over 1,300 Affordable Housing Units and growing, the Foundation is in the acquisition stages of acquiring an additional 2000 units for 2021. Also planned for 2021 are two new single-family housing developments with a total of 450 homes for the Workforce community. Included within these communities will be homes set aside for Veterans which will be ADA Accessible. Alvin is also President and CEO of Multifamily Monopoly, an education platform designed to give the serious Real-estate investor all the tools necessary to develop and acquire their own multifamily apartment building. Before fully investing his time into Hope, Alvin was the Vice-President of Operations for American Housing Foundation in Amarillo, Texas (AHF) and would also serve as the interim president for 2 years. Amarillo-based American Housing Foundation successfully grew from two apartment complexes purchased from a local Catholic organization in 1989 to one of the largest affordable housing companies in the country providing homes to more than 50,000 families and individuals, while supporting healthy communities. American Housing Foundation boasted 16,000 units spread across the Southern US. Alvin’s tenure with AHF helped grow the vision of what Hope Housing Foundation is and will become. Alvin takes pride in being an industry leader in service and building strong relationships with his business partners. Through his faith and determination, Hope Housing Foundation will definitely be a frontrunner in the affordable housing market. Some of the topics covered in this episode are: How Alvin started real estate with no credit How he founded HOPE Housing Foundation How he used hard money loans to get an agreement with Chevron Non-profit buyer Difference between General Partnership between Limited Partnership Learn more at pgllaw.com Get access to our events at betterthansuccess.com/events.

In episode 144 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy hosts part 4 of her 4 part series with business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated systems that rake in hefty quarterly profit distributions in addition to bringing home regularly scheduled weekly compensation payments.  With over a combined 30 years in business ownership experience and combined business revenues of over $1 million in 2020, Nicole and Tamera have joined forces to create the ultimate blueprint for business ownership success. Participants in this Incubator will learn: The 3 Layers to Business Manifestation  The 3 Phases of Business The 13 Types of Business Models  “Calculate IT” – THE Efficient Time and Resource Management Strategy  Proper Income, Expense, and Profit Management  Effective “Charismatic” Branding Strategies That Convert  Sales Training and The 4 Step Sales Conversation Mastery  The M.A.G.I.C. Website Formula 4 Ps of Marketing The 7 System That Every Successful Business Needs The Anatomy of an effective SOP Proper Team Selection and Human Resource Management 5 Ways to Increase Profits The Profit Quandary/The Tax Game Types of KPIs and KPI management The BTS Sales Equation Plus much more Secure Your Spot in this incubator and transition your business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be handed down for generations to come… Learn more at mysuccessproject.com

In episode 143 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy hosts part 3 of her 4 part series with business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated systems that rake in hefty quarterly profit distributions in addition to bringing home regularly scheduled weekly compensation payments.  With over a combined 30 years in business ownership experience and combined business revenues of over $1 million in 2020, Nicole and Tamera have joined forces to create the ultimate blueprint for business ownership success. Participants in this Incubator will learn: The 3 Layers to Business Manifestation  The 3 Phases of Business The 13 Types of Business Models  “Calculate IT” – THE Efficient Time and Resource Management Strategy  Proper Income, Expense, and Profit Management  Effective “Charismatic” Branding Strategies That Convert  Sales Training and The 4 Step Sales Conversation Mastery  The M.A.G.I.C. Website Formula 4 Ps of Marketing The 7 System That Every Successful Business Needs The Anatomy of an effective SOP Proper Team Selection and Human Resource Management 5 Ways to Increase Profits The Profit Quandary/The Tax Game Types of KPIs and KPI management The BTS Sales Equation Plus much more Secure Your Spot in this incubator and transition your business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be handed down for generations to come… Learn more at mysuccessproject.com

In episode 142 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy hosts part 2 of her 4 part series with business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated systems that rake in hefty quarterly profit distributions in addition to bringing home regularly scheduled weekly compensation payments.  With over a combined 30 years in business ownership experience and combined business revenues of over $1 million in 2020, Nicole and Tamera have joined forces to create the ultimate blueprint for business ownership success. Participants in this Incubator will learn: The 3 Layers to Business Manifestation  The 3 Phases of Business The 13 Types of Business Models  “Calculate IT” – THE Efficient Time and Resource Management Strategy  Proper Income, Expense, and Profit Management  Effective “Charismatic” Branding Strategies That Convert  Sales Training and The 4 Step Sales Conversation Mastery  The M.A.G.I.C. Website Formula 4 Ps of Marketing The 7 System That Every Successful Business Needs The Anatomy of an effective SOP Proper Team Selection and Human Resource Management 5 Ways to Increase Profits The Profit Quandary/The Tax Game Types of KPIs and KPI management The BTS Sales Equation Plus much more Secure Your Spot in this incubator and transition your business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be handed down for generations to come… Learn more at mysuccessproject.com

In episode 141 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks with her good friend and business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at https://mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated systems that rake in hefty quarterly profit distributions in addition to bringing home regularly scheduled weekly compensation payments.  With over a combined 30 years in business ownership experience and combined business revenues of over $1 million in 2020, Nicole and Tamera have joined forces to create the ultimate blueprint for business ownership success. Participants in this Incubator will learn: The 3 Layers to Business Manifestation  The 3 Phases of Business The 13 Types of Business Models  “Calculate IT” – THE Efficient Time and Resource Management Strategy  Proper Income, Expense, and Profit Management  Effective “Charismatic” Branding Strategies That Convert  Sales Training and The 4 Step Sales Conversation Mastery  The M.A.G.I.C. Website Formula 4 Ps of Marketing The 7 System That Every Successful Business Needs The Anatomy of an effective SOP Proper Team Selection and Human Resource Management 5 Ways to Increase Profits The Profit Quandary/The Tax Game Types of KPIs and KPI management The BTS Sales Equation Plus much more Secure Your Spot in this incubator and transition your business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be handed down for generations to come… Learn more at mysuccessproject.com

In episode 138 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks about resetting her business. With 9 years of entrepreneurship on her belt, Nicole Purvy discusses When It's Necessary to Reset Your Business to Take It to the Next Level.  Join in on the conversation as we discuss staffing, discipline, leadership, distractions, and transformation. Get tickets to the 2019 Women In Real Estate Summit here

In episode 137 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Corwin Jackson of The CORE Inspection Group. With a decade under his belt as a property investor of distressed properties, Corwin learned how critical a premium quality inspection was early on in his career. In order to flip and rent out his properties, he needed to know what he was getting into before making a commitment. His passion for providing thorough home inspections to provide maximum peace of mind for home-buyers compelled Corwin to launch Core Inspection Group.

In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy discusses the Top Top 11 Real Estate Investing Tips I Learned in the Construction Management Course.  This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. The Course was originally offered by Better Than Success from April 6-May 4 and titled "Comprehensive Accelerated Construction Management Course"  The Comprehensive Accelerated Construction Management Course is a 5 week course designed to teach real estate investors and investor hopefuls to manage and GC their own real estate rehabs. Participants who complete the program will receive a Construction and Real Estate Project Management Certificate of Completion from Better Than Success. Taught by experienced Real Estate Investor Julia Choseed this accelerated curriculum will positively change the lives of all who attend. Participants Will Learn: Construction and Project Management Mindset and Foundation Jobsite Safety Contracts Budget Management Permits Zoning Profitability Reports Predevelopment Full Gut Rehab Phases (All Phases!) Architect management Interior Design Materials selection Who Should Participate: Experienced Investors that want to improve their project management skills New Investors who want to avoid mistakes of the past and learn design trends Investor Hopefuls who want to cut down on their learning curve This course consists of 4(four) classroom sessions and 1(one) onsite session.

Nicole Purvy is founder of the Better Than Success Real Estate League, a growing and dynamic real estate investment club that provides education, networking, and investing opportunities in Philadelphia.Nicole has also created Philly Real Estate Week, an annual week-long celebration of real estate investing and home buying in Philadelphia and the Women In Real Estate Summit, an annual one-day intensive real estate investing conference featuring a line-up of all-star women real estate investors.Nicole is also the leader of Jumpstart Olney, an affiliate of the Jumpstart Germantown real estate development program. In addition to all of this, Nicole is also a podcaster. Her podcast — called the Better Than Success Podcast, was named a top podcasts for entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur Magazine.Nicole has got a lot going on and we’ve barely scratched the surface! Listen to this interview to hear how she got started and learn some of her secrets to success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 135 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks How the Airbnb and Real Estate Zoning Process Works in Philly with Rachael Pritzker. Rachael, a die-hard Philadelphian and avid animal lover is Pritzker Law Group’s Founder & Chief Executive Officer. She is one of the city’s only zoning and land-use attorney’s with experience in both the private sector and local government. Prior to starting PLG with her twin brother Adam, Rachael worked at Center City law firm Zarwin Baum. While at Zarwin, Rachael practiced zoning, land use and public finance working on multi-million dollar bond issuances, and securing variances and government approvals for single family, and multi-family homes, non-profits and some of the City's most notable high rises.  After years in the private sector, Rachael transitioned over to the public sector, accepting a position with City Council.  As Legislative Counsel to City Councilman At-Large Allan Domb, Rachael developed legislation, worked with members City Council, City Agencies, the Mayor's Administration and mastered the policies and procedures of our City.  Rachael was also one of the first 27 Commissioners appointed to the Mayor's Commission for Women, and currently serves on its Entrepreneurship Working Group. 

In episode 134 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks Little Known Facts About Setting Up Your Business Entity for Real Estate Investing with Dom Landry of CGM Philly. Dominique Landry is a co-founder of Common Ground Management, LLC, a Philadelphia-based managerial firm that assists entrepreneurs and companies across the country with business development. A 2008 graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Landry has spent the past decade in business development services for large corporate companies and start-up entrepreneurs.

In episode 133 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews attorney Ellis Palividas.  Ellis Palividas is an attorney based in Philadelphia.  He focuses on Real Estate, commercial litigation and criminal law.  He is also a partner and cofounder of Acro settlement company.  Ellis began his legal career as a prosecutor and transitioned to the private sector and worked in civil litigation.  He later decided to open his own law practice and cofounded Acro settlement company. His unique experience as an attorney gives him the advantage as a title agent who knows the ins and outs of the legalities of real estate.  Links for this episode:  betterthansuccess.com/virtualfinance betterthansuccess.com/masterclass betterthansuccess.com/freevideo

In episode 132 of the Better Than Success podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Julia Choseed Also download the free Beginners Real Estate Course at betterthansuccess.com/freecourse. Licensed general contractor, real estate investor, and developer, Julia Choseed is the founder and CEO of Brickhouse Builders, a real estate development company that focuses on investing in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.  In 2016, Julia purchased her first property with $11 in her bank account and quit her job the same day.  Since then, she's developed over $3.5mm in real estate deals and raised over $350,000 in private money. Through out her successful career in real estate Choseed has flipped, rented, wholesaled and GC-ed other investors projects until she ultimately decided to exclusively focus on managing only her own projects.  Under her direction, Brick House Builders is known for its unique and stunning interior design and layouts while focusing on historic preservation.  In her spare time, Choseed enjoys photography. 

On episode 131 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interview Heidi Becker. Heidi Becker is the founder and CEO of American Deed Transfer and Acra Settlement Company. Licensed in PA, NJ, MD, and VA, Heidi has been in the title industry for 15 years. She is also a real estate investor, rehabber and flipper. Last year alone she did 5 flips and she’s currently building a rental portfolio of apartments buildings and multifamily rentals. How to Start and Grow a Successful Title Company and Real Estate Business in 2 Years Heidi Becker moved to Philadelphia 5 years ago and now runs 2 of Philly’s well-known title companies. Heidi made this move strategically knowing Philadelphia was a great investment area. “What is the motivation behind title?” Nicole asks Heidi during the interview. Heidi expresses her obsession with real estate since she was 16 years old which was her initial motivation. Thinking she wanted to be a real estate agent, Heidi found her true passion in title after working as an admin at another title company. She shares how her superior at that job at the time was a great teacher molding her into the title field. For those who may not be aware, ‘Title’ is to represent the contract and control all of the money in a real estate transaction. After being put in a position to do what she wanted and having a baby only motivated her more because she did not want to work a 9-5 job raising her child. She was recruited to do real estate settlements in Philadelphia and she took the opportunity to start her own title company. What is the process of starting a title company? Heidi explains this took over one year because you have to interview with underwriters and see who is going to give you the best support. What is an underwriter? Underwriters are the agents who backs up the contract and it is very important to choose someone who is reputable and to be around if something big happens. Heidi says “After hiring the RIGHT staff and keeping my overhead low, my business started to move rapidly”. How did you get into real estate?  “It was always in the background… I just always had a passion for it. I went and got a partner, made an LLC, started looking for property, used hard money and was able to complete my first project” Heidi says. ( For more information, Click Here ) Top 3 tips for investors from a title company perspective: Organization is key (Both investors + wholesaling) Work fast and work with the deadlines!! Have the last 10 years of addresses (if you're investor and you have liens, those are going to have to be paid) Contact Info: American Deed Transfer LLC Call/Text: 267-699-8876 Acro Settlements - 2nd Title Company

In episode 130 of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy interviews Ken Weinstein about Building His Residential and Commercial Real Estate Empire.  Ken is an active entrepreneur and real estate developer in the Philadelphia area. He serves as President of Philly Office Retail, which has renovated and restored more than 300 vacant and deteriorated commercial and residential units in the Philadelphia region during the past 30 years. Philly Office Retail currently owns and manages more than 800,000 square feet of commercial and residential space in the Philadelphia region and has received four Preservation Alliance Community Preservation Awards for its adaptive reuse projects. Ken founded and operated Cresheim Cottage Cafe from 1996 until 2004 and now owns Trolley Car Diner, Deli and Ice Cream Shoppe in Mt. Airy since 2000 and Trolley Car Cafe in East Falls since 2010. His third restaurant, Trolley Car Station, in University City, is slated to open July, 2018. Previously, Ken served as Chief of Staff for Philadelphia City Councilwoman Happy Fernandez from 1991-1995 and currently serves as President of the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), as a Mayoral appointee, and Chair of the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District which he co-founded in 2007. Ken is Founder of the Trolley Car Teacher’s Fund , which contributes $25,000/year in grants to public school teachers, Trolley Car Table Tennis Club, the only full time table tennis club in the Philadelphia area and Jumpstart Germantown, which trains, networks and provides funding to aspiring real estate developers. Ken was an Organizer/Board Member of Valley Green Bank for 8 years until it was sold to Univest Bank in January 2015. In 2004, Ken was awarded the Business Leader of the Year Award by West Mt. Airy Neighbors, in 2005 was given the Community Service Award by the Center City Proprietors Association, in 2006 was named one of Philadelphia’s 101 Connectors by Leadership Philadelphia, in 2009 received the Distinguished Leadership Award by Community College of Philadelphia, in 2010 received the My Block, My Business Award by the Empowerment Group, in 2011 was awarded the Edgar Baker Community Service Award by East Mt. Airy Neighbors, the 2012 Retailer of the Year Award by the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and was honored by the Philadelphia Parks Alliance in 2013. In 2015, Ken received honors by the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, the Wissahickon Charter School and the Philadelphia Business Journal as “Do Gooder of the Year.” This year, Ken was honored by Mt. Airy USA and Historic Germantown as a community champion. Ken’s mission is to revitalize neighborhoods by renovating vacant, deteriorated properties along Philadelphia’s commercial corridors. He believes that you can do well by doing good. How to Build Your Residential and Commercial Real Estate Empire? Ken Weinstein starts off explaining how he got started in real estate by seeing problems and situations in the community and trying to find solutions to them. Blight was something Ken was 100% against which is why he started the Jumpstart program. He explains how he wanted to find developers to slow down or stop blight as a whole. “I am willing to take risks to make the world better” Ken says. In this episode Ken shares how he got into real estate. 30 years ago, living in Fishtown, Ken was really inspired by the city of Philadelphia. Watching his landlady at the time renovate 6 properties by herself gave Ken the assurance that he would be able to do the same. Although it took a while to aquire his first property after deciding real estate was an interest. “I saw a lot of opportunity in the Germantown area” Ken explains… “You need good market conditions, you need to see price points”. Ken then moves on to sharing how and why he was able to quit his day job and do real estate full-time. Having enough cash flow that it makes sense and to be able to hire staff is the only way he was able to pursue his real estate career. “It took me about 7 years to get me to the point where i want to leave my day job” - Ken Weinstein. Over the years Ken learned that real estate makes you better at your job and you are a better business owner/employer. One of the biggest points made in this episode is the difference   between residential and commercial real estate in the eyes of one the biggest developers in Philly. “You should ALWAYS start in residential, that should be your ground level… it’s an easier development for anyone to understand and commercial should be long term” - Ken W. Contact Information: Jumpstart Germantown

In episode 129 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks 5 Quick Real Estate Project Management Tips That Could Save You Thousands. 5 Quick Real Estate Project Management Tips That Could Save You Thousands Always secure your project. Add an alarm system to your property. Nicole mentions SimpliSafe in this episode. “You need another layer of insurance because everything is valuable in your property down to the pipes” Get proof of insurance from you subcontractors. Call the insurance company. Go that extra mile to be 100% sure and safe! Network, network, network Networking is a major key in this business. You need to know people, being an introvert is something you will have to put to the side in this business. Call PGW, FIRST!! PGW = Philadelphia Gas Works You need gas at your property and this proccess could take a few weeks that you may not have time to wait for. Personality You have to be assertive, be serious about your money and your project. PEOPLE will take advantage of you espically if you are a woman in real estate. Get links from this episode at betterthansuccess.com/links

Work smarter not harder is the message that Nicole Purvey is attempting to get across with her concept of the "Anti Hustle" Mindset, join us as we listen to examples of how she managed to employ this concept into her successful career as a real estate investor. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com   Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com Call his office - 610-622-3121 http://nicolepurvy.com/ https://www.amazon.com/AntiHustle-Nicole-Purvy/dp/0692945423 Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed   Show Notes Nicole's background - 2:12 Making money is easy - 4:33 The making-money mindset - 4:48 A real estate club - 10:22 Focusing on networking- 12:52 Rich people build networks - 14:01 Your business is your store - 15:45 The real estate league - 18:08 Making deals first - 19:59 Nicole's book: The Anti Hustle mindset - 22:20 The definition of hustling - 24:03 Working smarter and not harder - 25:23 Get in touch with Nicole - 28:28   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

In episode 127 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Stephanie Somers. STEPHANIE SOMERS, Co-CEO of The Somers Team at RE/MAX Access, has been bringing her fierce loyalty, unrelenting work ethic, and constant pursuit of creativity to Philadelphia Real Estate for over a decade. Stephanie has propelled The Somers Team into a new and innovative sphere of the real estate field. Not only does she work to brand her team, but she is distinguished for her achievements in branding her Real Estate clients.   Together with her husband and Co-CEO, Chris Somers, 20+ sales agents and a full in-house marketing team, the thriving agency dominates in Philadelphia’s hottest zip codes. Stephanie is a Realtor, team leader and marketing expert. She is executive producer for The Somers TV, a channel telling the stories of Philadelphia’s vibrant communities, and is the host of Flipping in Philly, a series profiling her innovative renovations on exclusive projects in Philadelphia. Stephanie is fully involved in the process, whether swinging a hammer for house renovations or offering mentorship to others through speaking opportunities at colleges and universities, including Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. Her understanding of the local markets combined with routinely recognized social media savvy and marketing content strategies makes her a valuable resource for buyers and sellers. Surrounded by her skilled, devoted, and dynamic team of real estate professionals, Stephanie looks forward to facilitating Real Estate transactions, building brand awareness for her team, and investing in Philadelphia for decades to come.  The Somers Team ranks among the top RE/MAX teams in the country. Through partnerships with revolutionary developers, they can predict the next hot neighborhood – valuable intel for clients. They are recognized as #1 on the Top 20 Philadelphia Real Estate Agents on Social Media in 2017 and #26 on the Top 100 Real Estate Agents On Social Media in 2018 nationally (via PropertySpark). From Art Teacher to Leading One of the Top Real Estate Sales Teams How did she begin? Having several interesting careers, real estate wasn't an option for Stephanie (well at least she thought it wasn’t). Stephanie received her bachelors in Fine Arts and taught art for years. She is still considered an artist, painter, illustrator and more. After teaching for years, she decided to take on her Masters in Natural Health starting another career completely left from both art and real estate. It wasn't until her husband, Chris Somers, “recruited her”. After traveling so much in her career of health, her husband suggested she become a realtor. He was a realtor for one year prior to suggesting her to change her career, yet again. After observing her husband, Stephanie decided ebing a realtor was actually something she’d love to do. She then pursued it and became a realtor. “If you're really interested in something, leap and it will appear” Stephanie shares. This is when Stephanie’s real estate career took off. Stephanie being a realtor and Chris Somers being a broker helped them create a dynamic team… They then worked together recruiting some friends and started to generate leads. As this was working very well, they hired a marketer and slowly but surely started to set themselves away from the franchise. Stephanie goes into saying the importance of ‘culture’ in a workplace which help set their team, The Somers Team to success. “When you have a team you have to think like a group, it cannot be me me me. Meet with your team and let everyone have a decision making influence” says Stephanie during this interview. Moving on, Stephanie shares her great victories in real estate, one being ‘controlling her own destiny’. She shares with the audience to follow your dreams because it is possible as she is a prime example starting off being an art teacher now leading one of the TOP real estate teams in Philadelphia. The AntiHustle Masterclass featured in this episode. www.betterthansuccess.com/masterclass Contact info: The Somers TV Website: Stephanie @ The Somers Team Want to buy a home? Text > 215-694-3707

In episode #126 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Kerry Faix. Kerry Faix is a founder of Stone Bay Holdings LLC (SBH) and serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company since 2013. She has extensive experience in business operations, finance and building companies from the ground up. Kerry owns part of a $130 million-dollar real estate portfolio which she oversees the operations. Her most recent accomplishment was partnering in the purchase of a $27.5 million, 558-unit apartment in GA that sold a little over a year later for $41 Million. As COO, Kerry develops and implements efficient operational systems across the loan acquisition, loan management, investor relations functions and directs personnel. Highly versed in all aspects of real estate, Kerry is also responsible for analyzing all investment opportunities. She performs routine reviews of all joint venture partnerships to ensure that all partners continue to meet the high standards that they had when they began their relationships. Additionally, Kerry oversees the internal accounting team working closely with all external accounting, tax, and legal advisors. Kerry draws knowledge from over 25 years of entrepreneurial and operations experience. She co-founded construction/remodeling and real estate investment companies before signing on to help build the business end of a real estate development company with assets located around Philadelphia, Northern New Jersey, Baltimore, Cleveland and Florida. Additionally, she held operations positions at PNC Bank and PPR Note Company. Her resume is one of growing and helping businesses and individuals create passive income, which is her true passion.   How to Raise Money from Accredited Investors for Private Real Estate Funds? After meeting Kerry at an event, Nicole invited her to be a speaker at the annual Women in Real Estate Summit. Kerry Faix starts off this episode sharing her passion to empower women and young adults which is why she was open to being apart of the huge event. Kerry then explains how she got started and got to where is she now. Kerry started a real estate investment fund 6 years ago that is well known called Stone Bay Holdings. At Stone Bay Holdings, they invest in distressed real estate all over the country and raise money from accredited investors. (What is an accredited investor? -Someone who annually make over $200,000 a year and expect to make that next year, and/or has 1 mm in net assets) “How did you get to be doing this?” Nicole asks. Kerry then goes to share her story. She shares that she has been in real estate for years prior and has a business partner as well. Both her and her business partner did not start off ‘newbies’. They began in the Temple University (North Philadelphia area) by buying shells, digging out the basement to create another floor and renting all floors to the students in the area. During the time when they started to invest in that area, it was an economic downturn which meant they had to go to private lenders for their real estate deals (because during that time banks were not going to fund investments). So what Kerry and her business partner began to do was borrow money from one lender, put them in the first position, develop the property, put tenants in the property, get a mortgage on the property, pay the lender back and the bank holds the property. Kerry was able to get up to, at least, 50 properties near Temple U doing this same strategy/formula. “Raising money is all about building great relationships” says Kerry. Being able to create a win/win solution for both parties will being a plus for raising money. “As long as people feel comfortable with you, then they want to hear about investment opportunities”. “Too many times we hit a roadblock and do nothing, people that do nothing… that's where you are going to stay” After meeting Kerry at an event, Nicole asked her to speak at WIRE. Kerry was opened without a doubt because of her passion. Unlike private lending, Kerry explains how she raises money from accredited investors only. By explaining the investments, telling the investors the plan, showing them the paperwork, showing them the plan is how you raise money. Being able to do this over and over Kerry turned one investor into 2, then 3, then 4… and the list goes on. Kerry explains the reasons for only investing with accredited investor and the reason why is because some or most investment opportunities take years maybe 5 to 7 year hold on your capital. She then explains how anyone (accredited or not) can surround yourself with those accredited investors and that is by believing in yourself and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations to make yourself as well as your real estate business bigger and better.   “Go to a fancy restaurant, go to the bar if you can't afford a fancy dinner… there are ways to put yourself around people with money” - Kerry Faix Contact Info: Stonebayholdings.com Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Kerry Faix This episode is sponsored by BTS Funding , for more information to get funding visit the site.

In episode 125 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy shares the quickest way to achieve your business goals. The Quickest Way to Achieve Your Business Goal After realizing that all books aren't super technical and learning through experience that self-help books almost all of the time you never have 100% success because they leave out certain strategies, Nicole learned the quickest way to achieve your goals. Wanting the answers to complete the full story, Nicole started to manifest success in her life by living through these four scriptures. In this episode, she takes you through a line of reasoning and how to achieve your personal/business goals. “You have to learn how to not allow what has/hasn't happened in the past to affect what is going to happen in the future” - Nicole Purvy 1 scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. Nicole explains the fact of what you  physically with your eyes should not affect how you live. Understanding that people can play tricks on your eyes is super important. Understanding that everything you see around you is no the foundation you live your life on will help you tremendously when trying to achieve long term goals. “Experience is not how you should base how you live your life” 2 scripture: Hebrews 10:38 38 And, “But my righteous[a] one will live by faith. (Hebrews 10:38, Galatians 3:11, Romans 1:17) Nicole explains how to use faith to manifest in your life with the 2nd scripture. In order to achieve your goals, you have to have the right thinking to get there. Someone who has the ‘right thinking’ is righteous. Therefore, you have to be able to think and know if something isn't right and live by faith. In order to achieve your goals, you have to have right thinking to get there Someone who has right thinking is righteous Have to be able to think and know if something isn't right and live by faith 3rd scripture: Romans 10:17 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Hearing is so impactful and determines what you have faith in. In order to achieve your goal, you have to understand and hear what is being told. 4th scripture: James 2:26 26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. “You have to have faith first” Nicole shares. People think you have to do something to prove your faith and misinterpreting this scripture will stop you from achieving any goal you have.   To learn more about the AntiHustle Masterclass, click the link below.   betterthansuccess.com/masterclass   To purchase the AntiHustle book, CLICK HERE.

In episode 124 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews financial consultant Curtis May. Curtis May, the principal of Practical Wealth Advisors LLC , He helps families and business owners learn to plan wisely for the future and to achieve financial independence. Much of Curtis’ time is devoted to hosting financial workshops where he lectures on financial literacy, cash flow management, managing home equity, and how to create a Private Family Capital Reserve System that lets families operate their personal economies like banks and financial companies operate theirs. He also teaches small business owners The 7 Steps to More Sales System – how to increase revenue from existing business assets with an effective marketing system. Curtis believes education has become an integral part of his work as a financial consultant. How I Became My Own Bank? After growing up in a self-employed family, Curtis explains why he grew up with a self-employed mindset. Curtis’s grandfather had his own business which was followed by his father who always told Curtis ‘You’ll never make good money working for someone else’. Never getting the traditional ‘go to school and get a job talk’, Curtis was able to create a lane for himself being a financial consultant. In this episode, he goes to telling the audience about his natural state of being an introvert and being an advisor for 20 years through and after college. He helped people with all types of finance consulting with retirement plans, 401K plans and many more. After going through 3 crashes in the market, Curtis lost his belief in the equity market and reconstructed his way of thinking in order to help others more efficiently. He then structed a strategy and realized his approach to financials is ‘what rich people do’. Curtis references the book The Richest Man in Babylon that teaches you how to save. The way to becoming your own bank is in this order: Pay yourself first Manage your cash flow Make your goal multiply “There is no stock that will make you rich. Your #1 asset is yourself” - Curtis May In order to create wealth, you have to have all 3 things (mindset, network and skillset). Most people think they key is finding better investments for a high return, Curtis explains that there is more opportunity to minimize than picking winning investments. In order to become your own bank, you have to understand wealth transfer which are things such as how you pay mortgage, how you fund your taxes, retirement plans and more. Understanding that most people are just giving away money and when you pay extra all you are doing is transferring your money to the bank is important when becoming your own bank. Make money, save money, and invest your money - keys to creating wealth.   Contact info: Email : curtmay@gmail.com

In episode 123 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Real Estate Developer Leslie Smallwood-Lewis.  This episode was recorded live during the 2nd Annual Women in Real Estate Summit on Nov 3, 2018. Leslie started her real estate career at the Goldenberg Group, a regional mid-sized real estate development firm located in Blue Bell, PA, as an Associate Development Director. During her 7-year tenure, she was promoted three times ultimately achieving the position of Senior Vice-President of Development. Leslie led the development of a $50 million, 342,000 square foot shopping center, the largest single development in West Philadelphia and the largest development in a Federal Empowerment zone located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2008, Leslie and her partner Gregory Reaves, established Mosaic Development Partners. Since its founding, Mosaic has developed over $54 million in real estate projects and has created over 200 construction jobs and 100 full-time jobs. Leslie is a graduate of Brown University and Villanova School of Law. How I Developed Over $54MM in Real Estate? After working at a large development firm, Leslie was able to work her way up the development ladder and was a sponge the whole way up. Being a woman of color, no one looked like her in the development field, there was no diversity. In 2008, Leslie decided to partner with someone and to go out and do the development thing on their own while inspiring their own community. During this interview, Leslie explains to her audincce that typically people who are heavy into the real estate game are born into in. While inspiring others, she shares she was not and still managed to be one of the only black woman developers in the City of Philadelhia. After partnering with her current partner now, Gregory Reaves, she tells her story of how they were able to start investing in real estate by taking out their 401K’s. “Be intentional about what youre trying to accomplish” Leslie says during the interview, “You have to be willing to crawl before you walk, walk before you run”. Leslie goes on to talking about how it all started with a lot near Temple University. She seen the potential in the lot and met with the community and proposed a great idea for not pushing people out being apart of the process for creating a better community which was a student housing project. After deciding it was a great proposal, they went along with the $20 Million Dollar project. Although this was a very, very steep project, Leslie and her partner still didn't have the money to finance this project. She then explains what she did to make this project possible. Leslie and her partner went out and found a developer who was established in the city and forged a partnership with them and negotiated a good deal making the project possible (which is now complete). After this project, Leslie knew she could do this on her own with her partner. Leslie stresses the importance of having a partner during this talk, it is how everything she is doing is possible. She then shares a little information on how the recession worked in her favor as a developer. Leslie and her partner knew how to “think tight” and how to structure their deals based on that mindset which landed them as the ‘1st largest modular building in the City of Philadelphia’. Moving on, Leslie touches a little on Reinvestment funds for developers. “You have to be creative and think outside of the box. Do your homework.. Financial analyst is key!” Leslie is now working on a project that you yourself can invest in for as little as $500… www.smallchange.com- crowdfunding platform. If you invest, you will get an inside look to development… “Think long term.. Think of your children… development is not a fast return. Relationships and through helping other people, you yourself grow and you build your own personal toolbox. It is very capital intensive, Partner with someone because development is tough but it is not impossible”. Contact Information: Mosaicdp.com Www.smallchange.com To get your WIRE2019 tickets at deep discount… To purchase all 14 recordings the WIRE lectures… To get your “Real Estate Jawn T-Shirts”... www.betterthansuccess.com/links

Nicole Purvy is the founder of Better Than Success, a multi-faceted business which includes a digital marketing agency, a real estate investment league, and a podcast. She’s also the founder of Philly Real Estate Week, an annual citywide summit that celebrates real estate planning, development, and wealth building. Before founding Better Than Success, Nicole was a rising star investment banker. But she felt restless in the corporate world, and when she started a YouTube channel making financial education videos, she got fired.  In this episode you’ll hear how she would spend a decade bouncing between different careers and businesses, and while each one found success, she would finally find her true calling in building a community around real estate through the Better Than Success Real Estate League. And, you’ll hear how, even though she grew up in Philly, at first she swore off of living here. But eventually, she’d come back, and find it to be exactly what she wanted. Support Philly Who? Donate via Paypal, Venmo: @podphillywho, Become a Monthly Patron, Purchase a T-Shirt or Hat, Become a Sponsor

On episode 122 of the Better Than Success Podcast, hots Nicole Purvy talks the Top Accounting Tips that Could Save You Millions in Your Real Estate Business with Yvette Mitchell.  How can you save millions in your real estate business? After doing taxes since she was 16 years old, Yvette Mitchell shares her knowledge and tax advice that can save any business owner millions.  The first thing Yvette expresses before going into depth about the top tax tips to save you millions is knowing the difference between a tax accountant and a tax preparer. This is super important to know the difference in especially if you are a business owner of any sort. Yvette shares that a tax accountant is someone who has unlimited practice rights in front of the IRS and a tax preparer is someone who is trained to use the tax system but not necessarily someone who can represent you in front of the IRS. The importance of knowing the difference will help you understand the tips for saving you money running a business. During this episode, Yvette explains some key loopholes for businesses as well as real estate investors. Understanding tax avoidance and tax evasion is also a key point made by Yvette throughout this episode. Tax avoidance meaning it is 100% legal and reduces taxes by legal means whereas tax evasion tetters on a criminal act and refers to criminal non payment of your taxes.  Top 10 tax tips when it comes to CYA (cover your assets) #1 - Failing to plan If you have something you want to do or a goal you want to achieve… You have to have clear goals on what you want to do for your business then you need to figure out a strategy with your tax accountant. A lot of people do not add this to their business game plan and end up spending thousands in taxes at the end of the year that they could have avoided. If you have a higher net income you will have a higher tax bill. “Taxes is your largest transfer of wealth” says Yvette. Depending on your tax rate you may be giving 30% of your income. Get into the habit of getting your money as you earn it. #2- Documentation The IRS gets most people because they fail to document… Not keeping correct documentation will hurt your business in the long haul. If it is legitimate and part of your business .. you can write it off.  You are entitled to every loss that you earned. You can write of dinners (if you are talking about business of course…) #3 - Audit paranoia Yvette addresses the common interpretation that anyone can get audited by the IRS. You should not have a fear of being audited if you are doing everything legit with your business. “You are allowed ordinary and necessary costs”. Also… Remember, different businesses have different flags. As a business owner with multiple businesses you need to set up multiple entities. #4- This tip is for Real Estate investors Depreciation… Depreciation… Depreciation! When you buy a residential home you are able to depreciate the value of the property over the course of 27.5 years. This is usually a deduction that people always miss. Depreciation can really add up … This is free money you do not want to leave on the table. #5 - Repairs vs Improvements (Real Estate Investors) Set what will be written off ahead of time with you tax accountant. Improvements need to be written off over the course of your lease. If it is a residential house it goes into regular depreciation. You have to show the IRS that repairs are actual repairs in your investment homes and not improvements. This is a major, major key. #6 - As a business owner, we should be doing “business trips” The IRS will allow you to write off any travel related to business. BUT... before you leave out: -Set up appointments when you travel… -Schedule to see properties, -Take another realtor out to lunch etc. As a real estate investor/business owner, learn how to fully utilize your business. #7 - Know the difference between an investor and a dealer… Investors can do 1031 exchange because it is passed through corporation. As a buyer and flipper you are inquiring inventory and IRS will classify you as a ‘dealer’. Therefore, you are subject to self employed income. When you open you business you need a conversation with accountant it may cost $300 but will save you thousands!!   #8 - Employ Your Family Your kids can work for you from 7 years young to 17 years old. You can, in fact, pay your kids through your business… Example: Yvette paid her son for doing work for her business and was able to write it off as tax deduction. What can you kids do? They can dust… take out the trash etc… But before you employ your family/children you need to know you can’t pay them less than minimum wage. Your child is taxed at a lower rate. #9 - Create a home office As a business owner, you may work out of your home… you need to take full advantage of that. You need to have a designated home office (at least ⅛ of your home). #10 - Meals of Entertainment A lot of people are scared to write this off. Don’t be scared but know you need to keep receipts! Business development counts…. Example: Having a summer cookout with clients… that is a business expense. Don't leave your meals out.. And keep track of them $7 may not seem like a lot but over a year it will add up…  

In episode 120 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks How to Develop Your Strategic Plan for Your Real Estate Empire. How to develop you plan for your real estate empire? Starting off with what she has recently concluded and that is the challenge many people face after deciding to invest in real estate.  Nicole says “One of the biggest things stopping people from doing deals is not having a strategic plan for your real estate empire”. She goes on to explain that idea that people are afraid to define exactly what they want. As you start to develop your plan you need to understand that short goals are good in the process. You also need to understand that your short goals need to be the platform to something big… Nicole references her very own self-help book, The AntiHustle: Starting a Sex-Figure Business in One Year. Nicole explains everything she is referencing in this episode is more in depth in the book.  Moving on, as you begin the process of developing your plan you need to grasp the idea that people are afraid to define exactly what they want and work away from that to develop a clear vision. Developing a strategic plan starts with a vision and a lot of work. Nicole moves on to the topic: Why people don't develop a plan for their life? 1- People are too lazy to define what they want. It can take weeks or even months to develop a vision. 2- People are to afraid to define what they want because they don't think they will get it or deserve it. “Don't make  it stop you because you don't think you deserve it today…It will happen over time. Develop yourself into the person who deserves it” - NP. After briefly touching on why people don't actually develop a plan, she explain some misconceptions about developing your real estate plan. Here are the top to reasons: It must be realistic You can't change your vision Nicole then moves on to how you actually develop the strategic plan through your vision… She explains there are TWO ways to do it. Develop the long term vision (if the world was yours what does it look like?..  For Example: Owning 10 rentals, etc)     2. Based on financial freedom… -How much money will you need for you to feel comfortable? -How much do you need to leave your job? Defining how many properties you need to reach your goal is an important factor while developing your strategy. Once you are able to define, you will need to start budgeting and planning so things can start to action action as soon as possible. Once things are in motion… your strategic plan for your real estate empire will fall in place! For more information on joining the BTS Real Estate League, Click Here.

In the 119th episode of the Better Than Success podcast Nicole Purvy talks The Easiest Way to Do Your First Real Estate Flip without Wholesaling or Your Own Money.  We go into details about credit, rehab budgets, hard money loans, rehabs, the 65% rule and much more... What is the easiest way to do your real estate flip with none of your own money? After doing a recent successful real estate flip, Nicole shares some game on a strategy to use to flip a property in one of the easiest ways. She begins with sharing an experience of starting real estate one on one development with the members of the BTS Real Estate League. Being able to idenitfy the top 3 things that keep people from doing deals, Nicole shares what they are and how you can use the information to do your future real estate deals. Top 3 things that keep people from doing deals: #1- Mindset -Nicole explains the importance of being able to change your mindset. In order for real estate investing to work for you, you have to realize that you do not have to trade your time for money. #2-Not having a strategic plan -Nicole explains the importance of having an end goal. If your goal is clear, you will be able to achieve with the right mindset. #3- Not being able to piece together information -Nicole explains that there are many resources (BTS REL, Google, Mentors etc) but not being able to use your reseouces and piece togther information will stop you from doing deals. After explaining her personal experice on what stops people from doing deals, Nicole gives a 3 step process on one way to do a real estate flip without wholsaling or your own money. Step #1 - You have to have good credit. Of course you have to have good credit, but Nicole shares what really matters and that is… what you have on your credit. “If you have bad credit, do NOT be discouraged” - Nicole Purvy There are many ways you can fix your credit. In the episode Nicole references her very own credit repair specialsts, Will Roundtree. Click Here to visit the website listed in this episode. “You should at least have a credit score of 680” Nicole shares. Step #2 - Nicole shares the next step wich is to get lines of credit. After getting lines of credit, you will be able to use the lines of credit as a down payment on a property. She lists some of her top resources for lines of credit: -Navy Federal -Discover Credit -Capital One Jet Blue After sharing her highly recommended lines of credit, she shares that you can in fact use credit cards on this step as well as the lines of credit. What is the recommended amount in credit you should have for this proccess to work? The answer is at least  $30,000-40,000 dollars in credit. This brings you to the final step.   Step #3 - Use business credit to leverage and borrow more money. If you have a business that has been around for 2-3 years and can show your income of 100,000 revenue. Get business credit. Nicole shares her personal business credit specialist, Marcus Knuckles. Reference: Marcus Knuckles - Bizmoney Pro What does it mean to leverage and borrow more money? In this episode, Nicole shares her own business (BTS Funding) as a reference to use private money to help do your real estate flips. Click Here for more information on BTS Funding for your real estate flips. After these 3 steps you will be able to do your real estate flips with no wholesaling and none of your own money. For more information on joining the BTS Real Estate League, Click Here.  

In episode 118 of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy interviews Courtney N. Richardson. Courtney N. Richardson, Esq., LL.M, is the Founder of The Ivy Investor, a resource for women seeking to navigate the investing world in simple terms. When most people think of investing, they only think of the stock market. However, Courtney encourages diversification through investing in real estate. Courtney started in real estate as an Oil and Gas Title attorney in Appalachia (southwestern Pennsylvania, West Virginia) and Ohio during the Marcellus Shale boom. Her current practice area includes defending real estate property assessments and real estate tax enforcement with the City of Philadelphia. Before becoming an attorney, Courtney was an investment advisor for one of the top brokerage firms in the world. She is passionate about teaching how to create and retain wealth in the community through investing. Understanding Real Estate Tax Auctions After working in finance since she has been out of college, Courtney shares her story behind her entrepreneurial/real estate journey. Courtney explains in this episode how she began her entrepreneurship at the age of 12 making jewelry. Although she didn't particularly like jewelry, she thought this was a good idea. This started Courtney’s journey to where she is now. She began working with the stock market and the stock market crashed in 2009. That same year she lost her job. After being laid off Courtney decided to take in on a trade overseas and moved to the phileneese for a couple of months. She then got accepted into law school where she began her law career. She shares to the audience that living home was a big distraction for her so she moved to West Virginia to be focused and on a plus side, that was where the money was at the time. Moving on, Courtney ended up working for the best law firm in West Virginia doing gas and oil work. This is when she realized she enjoyed title work and real estate. However, Courtney’s creative side was never really utilized at her job so she decided to get creative and start her brand “The Ivy Investor”. She realized all of her close friends and family began to call  her for rollovers, insurance etc and came up with the idea to start a blog to help others. From then, people have been constantly sharing her blog and she was able to be a reference for some of the main concerns people had for investing. After working at the firm for two years, Cournet decided to continue her education at Temple Law school and received her LLM in Tax Law. She would be in the process of selling houses that have property delinquent taxes. As she was doing this, she realized “when people hear something and don't understand, they shut it down”. She then went on to giving basic real estate investing advice. During this interview she addresses the hot topic of investing through tax lien/sheriff sales. Courtney explains that in order for this process to work you have to do you due diligence. One suggestion she makes if you chose to invest in the tax auction is to do a “light title search”. That is, to make sure nothing crazy is going on with the property you want to invest in before investing your money because most of the time it is non-refundable. A “light title search” can cost you around $300 and this could save you a headache if you want to bid successfully.  All in all, as a tax professional Courtney tells the audience to get a list of the properties before hand and do your research because sometimes you only have 7 days to settle and this is where a lot of investors mess up on tax auctions. Being aware of the process will be your best bet with the tax auction because there is a such thing as a redemption period for example. In some cases, am owner can possibly redeem the home being sold at the auction within 9 months. “Tax auctions are strongly recommended for ‘BIG’ real estate investors, someone who can afford to sit on a property for a few months” - Courtney Richardson Contact Information: Website: The Ivy Investor IG: @theivyinvestor

In episode #117 of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy interviews Claire Sulmers. Ms. Claire Siobhan Sulmers is the founder of FashionBombDaily.com, and the industry’s leading fashion blogger chronicling fashionistas of color. Her pioneering work ushered in a new wave of digital journalism that fed and fueled an under-served community of African-American and Latino style lovers wanting to know more about brand from the culture. Beyond developing and directing content for FashionBomb Daily and its affiliate sites, Sulmers has done extensive style writing for other platforms including Vogue Italia , Vogue Paris , and ESSENCE Magazine. Her body of work and online following - now numbered above one million - has made Ms. Sulmers the influencer of choice for major corporate brands who want to reach her audience including Toyota, Reebok, Verizon, and mother. Ms.Sulmers, who hails from Atlanta, Georgia, holds a degree in French and African American studies from Harvard University. In 11 years, Claire has accumulated over 1.3 million followers, written a book “The Bomb Life”, and is now working on her 2nd book.  How Claire Sulmers built one of the largest multicultural fashion media companies? After going to Harvard University, Claire always knew her passion was in TV and writing. She consciously went to New York after graduation and applied to almost every internship in TV in the city she could and she couldn't land an internship. Claire then had to move back to her home in Atlanta, Georgia with her parents while her dream was not happening the way she thought it would. Not losing faith, Claire then continued her search for internships in her hometown. She sent a sample of her work to an upscale magazine company and was finally offered and unpaid internship. After working with the company for some time, they had an opening in the fashion department and offered her a job writing cover pieces. Although she was grateful for the opportunity, Claire knew her heart was in another place and she denied the position to follow her dreams. Moving on, Claire Sulmer decided to give New York another shot after having some background and she moved to New York. There she was offered internships that were very low paying, but she knew she had to do it. Finding her passion in Fashion, she started her own blog, The Fashion Bomb Daily. Following her career path at the time, she built relationships with other blogs and big companies started to link her. Now, at this time Claire became one of the first bloggers at New York Fashion Week. Claire shares in this interview that she would crash the fashion shows with her professional camera and catch a ton of exclusive shots. Claire then created her job that she has until this day being as though it didn't exist in her early stage of finding her career. At the time, she was still working her job and realized she had to quit and focus on her blog full-time. She shares stories on how long it took (4 years) being in the business and when she was able to finally start making enough money. Another turn hit Claire’s career journey when she decided she wanted to move to Paris. At the time, no one would hire her in Paris because they didn't take her serious being so far away from Paris. She then moved to Paris and lived with a friend of hers mother's apartment. Claire tells the audience how she moved to Paris with no money saved (she even spent all of her 401K savings before moving). She then tells the audience to “ask and you shall receive” after she shared that she asked for a job and went in in for an interview and landed the job...in Paris, she called this a miracle. Moving on, Claire created a path for herself and built one of the largest multicultural fashion media companies by working towards her goals. Contact Information: Website: fashionbombdaily.com IG: @ClaireSulmers