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Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly NewsletterMaking sense of the College News. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take.Topics discussed in this episode:College Visits and Why you should do them []Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript.Calls-to-action:Follow us on Instagram.Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. For Podcast Transcripts, visitalmamatters.io/podcasts.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: How Students, Colleges and Counselors are using AI in College Applications 2024[] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Are you struggling to fill your short-term rental calendar? The secret to more bookings might not be what you think. In this episode, we explore why understanding your ideal guest is the key to transforming your marketing, increasing conversion rates, and creating seamless stays.Join me as I chat with Gil Chan, a short-term rental host and founder of Crafted Stays, a hospitality tech company. Gil shares his journey from tech executive to passionate host, and how his experiences led him to create a game-changing platform for direct bookings.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Identify your ideal guest avatar using review analysisTailor your marketing efforts to resonate with your target audienceDesign your property and amenities with your ideal guest in mindCreate a website that converts visitors into bookings“The more that we knew about our guests, the better that we actually did.” - Gil ChanAbout Gil ChanGil Chan is a short-term rental host with several properties in the Great Smoky Mountains and Branson market. He owns and manages these properties with his wife. He's a father of two young kids. He was born and raised in Silicon Valley (California). He has been in technology for 15 years and has been part of 6 other startups before starting his own hospitality tech company, CraftedStays. Prior to CraftedStays, Gil was working in eCommerce and working closely with Shopify. He realized that in the eCommerce industry if you had an idea and wanted to sell directly to customers, you had platforms like Shopify to help you launch your business; however, in the short-term industry, you're limited to the PMS standard sites or had to hire an agency to build your custom site. Gil is set out on a mission to enable all short-term rental hosts to be successful in direct bookings. Connect with Gil and Crafted Stays:Website: https://craftedstays.coInstagram: https://instagram.com/craftedstays*GET AN EXCLUSIVE $35 OFF MONTHLY FOR THE 12-MONTHS IN CRAFTED STAYS ONLY FOR DBS PODCAST LISTENERS*SIGN UP THROUGH THIS LINK: https://app.craftedstays.com/getstarted/dbsWhether you're just starting out or looking to increase your direct bookings, this episode provides valuable insights to help your short-term rental business thrive. Don't miss out on these strategies to connect with your ideal guests and boost your bookings.The key moments on this episode are:00:00:00 The Secret to More Bookings: Understanding Your Ideal Guest00:00:57 From Tech to Short-Term Rentals: Gil Chan's Journey00:03:55 The Shift to Direct Bookings: Taking Control of Your Business00:05:31 Building a Direct Booking Website: Challenges and Opportunities00:07:31 Crafted Stays: Creating the Shopify for Short-Term Rentals00:09:54 The Importance of Understanding Your Ideal Guest00:13:30 Tailoring Marketing to Your Ideal Guest00:18:29 Beyond Traffic: Optimizing Your Website for Conversions00:21:18 Crafted Stays: A Purpose-Built Platform for Short-Term Rentals00:24:46 Continuous Improvement and Special Offer—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Show notes are available at: https://directbookingsuccess.com/podcast/Work with Jenn to maintain consistency in your marketing and boost your direct bookings without spending so much money...

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Lower Acceptance Rates at the Top US Colleges [] Enrollment Decline [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] EducationNext [] New York Times [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: FAFSA [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] MSN [] SC Daily Gazette [] US News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: College Rankings [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] US News [] The Wall Street Journal [] Forbes [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: ACT is Offering Digital Version of the Test  [] State of Test Optional [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] US News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

PJ hears from Conor McCauley about how a work placement in Silicon Valley California lead to him setting up an organic farm in Midleton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J Scott (he goes by "J") is a Partner at Bar Down Investments.  An entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and author, J is business guy by education and spent much of his early career in Silicon Valley (California), where he held management positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and eBay.In 2008, J and his wife Carol quit their corporate jobs, moved back East, got married, started a family and decided to focus on real estate and investing. In the past fifteen years, J has personally transacted over $150M in property all around the country.J is the former host of the top-rated BiggerPockets Business Podcast and currently co-hosts the widely acclaimed podcast, Drunk Real Estate.  He is the author of five books on real estate investing, including the best-selling, The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs. His books have sold over 500,000 copies in the past ten years and have helped investors from around the world get their start with real estate.  He is also a strategic advisor and mentor to several companies, business owners and entrepreneurs.  He is co-founder of Apartment Addicts, where he helps aspiring multifamily investors achieve their investing goals.J and his family currently live in Sarasota, FL. Accomplishments & Awards Author of five books on real estate and investing, with over 450,000 copies sold Former co-host of the top-ranked BiggerPockets Business Podcast Advisor to BiggerPockets  Advisory Board Member for several startup companies in the PropTech industry Regular contributor to Rent Magazine Featured in Business Insider ContactJ@BarDownInvestments.com RANDY SMITH Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

Join Endgame YouTube Channel Membership! Support us and get early access to our videos + more perks in return: https://sgpp.me/becomemember ---------------------- “When there is a clear enough motivation or change, things get done really fast.” Dr. Jimmy Chen, the managing director of Stanford Energy Corporate Affiliates (SECA) at Precourt Institute for Energy, in conversation with Gita Wirjawan to share his optimism towards global climate actions. Gita Wirjwan is an Indonesian entrepreneur, educator, and Honorary Professor of Politics and International Relations at the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham, UK. He is also a visiting scholar at The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), Stanford University (2022—2024). #Endgame #GitaWirjawan #JimmyChen ---------------------- Content: Prof. Jimmy's Early Scientific Curiosity Manual vs Digital Dexterity Academic Journey 3 Agencies in Sustainability 'Stealing' Silicon Valley California's Blessings When Academia Meets Entrepreneurship Climate Realism, Prediction, Hope Money: A Fundamental Issue Fossil Fuel Demand Climate Bottleneck 'Climate Deniers' & 'Flat-Earther' Hydrogen "It Is Within Our Power to Control" ------------------ Earn a Master of Public Policy degree and be Indonesia's future narrator. More info: admissions@sgpp.ac.id | https://admissions.sgpp.ac.id | https://wa.me/628111522504 Visit and subscribe: SGPP Indonesia | Endgame Clips

Why is it that kids who are neurodivergent are so often marketed to by the transgender activists? From Blue's Clues “Pride Parade” to Target's brightly colored gay pride displays, kids are the recipients of this “rainbow capitalism.” Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, a licensed clinical therapist, discusses the transgender activists crusade, how they target neurodivergent kids, and what happened to the therapeutic profession between 2017 and today.   Pamela received her Master's in Social Work in 1999 at New York University. She has been licensed in California since 2005. Pamela has experience working in schools in New York City, San Francisco and in Silicon Valley California. She has been a clinical supervisor for over ten years overseeing therapists working in school-based programs and in mental health settings. She has worked in residential and outpatient programs for adults and teens who are severely mentally ill. After losing her job at Sutter Health in 2021 due to Vaccine mandates, Pamela has been building a curriculum to guide parents through the mental health system. Her goal is to provide parents with the information and language so they can be the best advocates for their child's mental health. Pamela's mission is to educate parents on how to avoid therapists who lack skill or try to indoctrinate their children.  Get the full podcast episode on Locals: TheRuthInstitute.locals.com Watch our last interview with Pamela next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmUhh5vp3po   Subscribe to Pamela's Newsletter | Pamela Garfield-Jaeger | Substack   Follow Pamela on Substack: Pamela Garfield-Jaeger | Substack   Check out her website here: https://www.thetruthfultherapist.org/   Get Pamela's new book “A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families” here: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Response-Gender-Distress-Families   These Woke TikToks Gave Me Brain Rot (Blaire White - a man presenting as a woman, where he says his gender distress was due, in part, to sexual assault) https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlaireWhiteProject   Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you!   Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute  Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed   Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse   Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/   Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-sexual-state-how-elite-ideologies-are-destroying-lives-and-why-the-church-was-right-all-along/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Jennifer-Roback-Morse-PhD/dp/0981605923   Listen to our podcast: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1   Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refute the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: The Dartmouth Decision  [] What Should Students Do? [] How Colleges Use Test Scores[] Closing Thoughts [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] The Hill [] The New York Times [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Episode Title: The Meaning of The FAFSA Delays, in College News Fit to Digest. January 5, 2024. Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: The Background [] Soft Launch [] Glitches and Changes [] End of January Delivery [] Limited Application Availability [] How Colleges Will Deal With the Delay [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] NPR [] NBC Bay Area [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Today, we'll start the new year with an incredible guest, J Scott. We invited him as our first guest in 2024 to share his and his wife's journey to investing success in single-family and multifamily, why everyone treats real estate as a business, and his expert judgment about real estate in the current economy.Keep supporting the show so we can share more value, wisdom, and prosperity through investing for more years!Key Points & Relevant TopicsJ's transition from the tech industry to flipping single-family houses to multifamily syndicationsBeing exposed to the business world to overcome the fear of the unknownWhat it takes to make house-flipping a functional and profitable businessHow to identify what's needed for building a successful single-family flipping business4 things that will make a business workThe importance of having metrics and keeping track of what's working or not in a businessSingle-family vs multifamily investingDoes it make a huge impact on real estate if the economy is changing?J's insights about the recession and misconceptions in today's real estate marketResources & LinksApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout J ScottJ Scott (he goes by "J") is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and author. An engineer and business guy by education, J spent much of his early career in Silicon Valley (California), where he held management positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and eBay. In 2008, J and his wife Carol quit their corporate jobs, moved back East, got married, started a family and decided to focus on real estate and investing. In the past fourteen years, they have bought, built, rehabbed, sold, lent-on, and held over $150M in property all around the country. J is also a strategic advisor and mentor to several companies, business owners, and entrepreneurs.J is a partner at Bar Down Investments, focusing on purchasing and repositioning large multifamily projects. He is the former host of the top-rated BiggerPockets Business Podcast and is the author of five books on real estate investing, including the best-selling, The Book on Flipping Houses. His books have sold over 350,000 copies in the past nine years and have helped investors from around the world get their start with real estate.Get in Touch with JWebsite and Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jscottinvestor / Bar Down InvestmentsInstagram: @jscottinvestorFacebook: Jason ScottLinkedIn: J ScottTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: What is Rolling Admissions? [] Which Colleges Offer RA? [] Is there a Good Time or Best Time to Apply? [] Are Rolling Admissions Binding? [] Are there any Downsides? [] Closing: Great Honors Programs too! [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] USNews [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Why Apply to FAFSA? [] What Kind of Financial Aid Can You Get By Filling FAFSA? [] When is FAFSA Due? [] Will I still be Eligible, if my parents don't provide their financial info? [] Do I reapply for FAFSA every year of college? [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Bankrate.com [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Pamela Garfield-Jaeger joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to discuss how school counselors are transing children. She received her Master's in Social Work in 1999 at New York University. She has been licensed in California since 2005. Pamela has experience working in schools in New York City, San Francisco and in Silicon Valley California. She has been a clinical supervisor for over ten years overseeing therapists working in school-based programs and in mental health settings. She has worked in residential and outpatient programs for adults and teens who are severely mentally ill. After losing her job at Sutter Health in 2021 due to Vaccine mandates, Pamela has been building a curriculum to guide parents through the mental health system. Her goal is to provide parents with the information and language so they can be the best advocates for their child's mental health. Pamela's mission is to educate parents on how to avoid therapists who lack skill or try to indoctrinate their children.  The Truthful Therapist: www.thetruthfultherapist.org Pamela's Blog: www.thetruthfultherapist.com Parents' Guide to Mental Health: https://www.thetruthfultherapist.org/offers/2Wgc6mj5/checkout Pamela on Substack: https://substack.com/@pamthetruthfultherapist Some of Pamela's articles: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/04/10/survivors-trans-panic-de-transitioner-reveals-horrors-gender-cyber-sect/ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/04/11/survivors-of-the-trans-panic-mothers-detail-daughters-abduction-by-gender-cult/ Pamela's CA House testimony: https://krcrtv.com/news/local/children-could-leave-parents-custody-over-mental-health-concerns-under-new-calif-proposal https://www.ntd.com/mental-health-bill-is-state-sanctioned-kidnapping-parental-rights-advocates-say_911801.html Featured on Don Johnson's documentary Dysconnected: https://youtu.be/J2TmLklL19w Don Johnson on The Dr J Show: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=7EJIDzNzFk4 Dr. Erin Brewer on The Dr J Show: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=3p3ud5dmFBk and www.YouTube.com/watch?v=nfaZ8ZDBBrQ Alvin Lui on The Dr J Show: www.YouTube.com/watch?v=LUBJJjsvpKU This episode of The Dr J Show may be seen on the following formats: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSi2OoPf_APunkaLSv4jrKMB65x78U5MH https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/ https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7?view=content&order=new Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://ruthinstitute.org/newsletter-sign-up/ + Join us on censorship free locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:21 - Pamala Garfield-Jaeger 4:33 - The Red Pill Moment 7:33 - The Mess that is the Trans Agenda 10:05 - Fear Mongering and Isolation and Victim Mentality 12:40 - Toxicity of the Trans World 16:22 - Trans Treatment 21:15 - C.A.S.S.Y 24:13 - The 'Experts' are the New Parents. The Nuclear Family is Under Attack! 27:19 - Immigrant Family Struggles 30:55 - Parents that Seek Attention 34:13 - "Courage is a Habit" "Mom's for Liberty" 36:07 - The Dangers of Isolation 38:53 - COVID and the rise of Mental Health pushing the Trans Agenda faster 43:30 - Find and Get Back to Communities 46:11 - Parents, Be with your children, and model healthy relationships. Put down Social Media. 47:47 - BILL AB665 - State Sanctioned Kidnapping Bill 51:16 - California is a Trans Sanctuary State 52:02 - Where to find Pamela and the Help She Offers 55:57 - Keep Speaking Out, They are Afraid of Parents that Stand Up for their Children  

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: What's New in FAFSA [] OPT Changes [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] CNBC [] National Law Review [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: College Cost Confusion [] Acceptance Rates in Elite Colleges Have Bottomed Out [] 90% of College Grads Say College is “Worth It”! [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] NBC [] CNBC [] Yahoo Finance [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: USNews to Update Rankings Methodology [] Paying for Higher Education [] Community College Enrollment Drops [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] USNews [] Yahoo [] Axios [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Podcast Transcripts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Int'l Student Enrollment Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels [] 9 College App Tasks for Rising Seniors During the Summer [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Erudera [] USNews [] Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.  For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: UPenn Quietly Redefining Legacy Admissions [] U of Wisconsin Raises Tuition [] Are AP Classes That Helpful [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Daily Pennsylvannian [] U of Wisconsin [] Teen Magazine [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Columbia Goes Test Optional Permanently [] Bard College Drops Out of College Rankings [] College Enrollment Drops Further [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] WCNC [] Bard College [] NBC [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

SVB Bank Crisis Your Next StepsGiven the enormity of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, I wanted to share a few thoughts, insights and suggestions for your investments and more importantly for your financial plan. Here's a link to the Video on my new YouTube Channel.Watch the first video in our SVB Banking Crisis Series on YouTube!SVB Bank Crisis Your Next StepsWhat to WatchWhat to AvoidWhat to DoWhat to WatchHopefully, you're not doing what I'm doing... Watching the markets on a daily, hourly, and sometimes minute-by-minute basis. That's my job as your Investment Advisor and I am doing my job! Last week was a wild and rocky ride on Wall Street. Banking Crisis drama at Silicon Valley Bank, jobs growth (again!), and a persistently hawkish Fed all fueled the headlines. There was no shortage of fireworks, and major U.S. equity indexes markets fell sharply. In fact, the S&P 500 fell to levels not seen since January.Tallying last week, the S&P 500 declined by 4.55%, the Nasdaq 100 fell by 3.75%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 4.44%.What to AvoidWall Street and Silicon Valley California were in full panic mode over this past weekend demanding that the FED and Treasury intervene to pull their chestnuts out of the fire. A few leaders have kept a cool head in this so called banking crisis—but billionaire hedge-fund operator Bill Ackman and venture investor David Sacks (SVB Panic Brokers) had a vested interest in spreading panic. The FDIC closed SVB, and the agency will try to find a private buyer for the bank. The FDIC was holding an auction that closed Sunday afternoon.Market Silicon Valley BankVenture capitalists and tech startups felt pain last week as Silicon Valley Bank became insolvent, sparked by the company's need for liquidity, which resulted in an old-fashioned bank run.The majority of the forty-year-old institution's clients are venture capitalists and tech startups. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) took possession of the bank last week and appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as its receiver.SVB and...

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Stanford Tuition and Financial Aid Up [] Bill in Senate to Clarify College Costs [] Tips for Juniors Before Starting The College Process [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Inside HigherEd [] Senator Smith [] U of Rochester [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

When Alex Badran was doing his PhD, he turned down a guaranteed job in Silicon Valley with some of the world's most innovative tech giants, to do his own thing back home in Oz. Who does that?  Well,  would-be entrepreneur Alex Badran for one. Sounds crazy, right? But Alex Badran did just that. Alex completed a fellowship in Silicon Valley California that basically involved him helping the likes of Netflix, Facebook, LinkedIn, Airbnb to solve their deep technical problems, meanwhile hanging out with their founders and senior execs scooping up whatever experience and learnings he could – but he turned his back on a guaranteed job over there with one of these global behemoths. Alex Badran always intended to return home to Sydney to realise his startup journey. He and a mate Mario Hasanakos had a dream to build something substantial from scratch. And Alex couldn't let that go, even if it was Facebook calling. The pair founded technology company Spriggy in 2015 in Sydney, a platform they call a financial education tool. In short, it's a pocket-money app for kids, all with parental supervision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: College Rankings Likely to Stay [] Paying for Study Abroad [] $3.75B in Unclaimed Pell Grants! [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] VOA News [] CNBC [] NCAN [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Early Admissions Still Garners Lot of Interest [] The ChatGPT Challenge [] Awaiting the Affirmative Action Decision [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Higher Ed Dive [] Inside Higher Ed [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: High School Ranking Relevance in Admissions [] Waiving Enrollment Deposit [] Slashing Tuition By Half [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] US News [] The Daily Pennsylvanian [] NY Times [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Gap Year Preparation [] Juniors College Prep During Winter Break [] Preparing for Digital SAT Exam [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] US News (Gap Year) [] US News [] WTKR [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: International Enrollments Rise [] More US Colleges Offer Direct Admissions [] Top Law Schools Leave US News Ranking [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] CBS News [] The Wall Street Journal [] CNN [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Enrollment Drop is Letting up [] These Colleges Look for Test Scores [] 6 Ways for Your College Application to Stand Out [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] NPR [] US News (Test Scores) [] US News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Class of 2022 has the Lowest ACT Scores [] SAT Or NOT? [] Common FAFSA Mistakes [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] ABC News [] NJFamily.com [] US News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

If you're in the process of choosing between single-family and multifamily investments, this episode is for you. We interviewed J Scott, the former host of the top-rated BiggerPockets Business Podcast. J left the corporate world and entered the real estate industry through single-family investments. After over ten years, he switched his focus from single-family to multifamily space. J got into multifamily because he wanted to deploy his capital and maintain control. He looked at the economic indicators and saw that multifamily investments were poised to do well over the next few years.We also interviewed Sterling White, who currently manages over $10MM in capital deployed across a $26MM real estate portfolio comprised of multifamily apartments and single-family homes. According to Sterling, single-family is an excellent start because it has a lower barrier of entry. But if you are looking for a more scalable model, consider putting your dollars in multifamily investments. Listen now to this insightful episode!Key Points From This Episode: More about J Scott's transition from single-family to multifamily.The benefits of investing in multifamily syndications.Why multifamily is a great investment vehicle.The effect of inflation on multifamily investments.How to underwrite deals in today's market.Single-family and multifamily investments and the housing shortage. Single-family and multifamily in terms of economies of scale.Single-family is an investment. Multifamily is a business.A sample computation of cap rate, ROI, and NOI.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:ConnectWithJScott.com J Scott on InstagramJ Scott on Facebook J Scott on LinkedinJ Scott on TwitterJ Scott on YoutubeThe Book on Flipping Houses by J ScottSterling White websiteSterling White on YouTubeSterling White on LinkedInAbout J ScottJ Scott (he goes by “J”) is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and author. An engineer and business guy by education, J spent much of his early career in Silicon Valley (California), where he held management positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and eBay. J is a partner at Bar Down Investments, focusing on purchasing and repositioning large multifamily projects. He is the former host of the top-rated BiggerPockets Business Podcast and is the author of four books on real estate investing, including the best-selling, The Book on Flipping Houses. His books have sold over 300,000 copies in the past six years and have helped investors from around the world get their start with real estate. About Sterling WhiteWith just under a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Sterling currently manages over $10MM in capital deployed across a $26MM real estate portfolio made up of multifamily apartments and single-family homes. Through the company he co-founded, Holdfolio, he owns just under 500 units. Sterling was featured on the BiggerPockets Podcast Episode #308 and has been contributing content to BiggerPockets since 2014, with over 200 posts on topics ranging from single-family investing and apartment investing to mindset and scaling a business online.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: FAFSA Makeover [] Common Reasons College Applications are Rejected [] Indians account for 20% of the Int'l Students in the US [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] USC Annenberg Media [] US News [] Erudera News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: International Applications Rise [] Georgia Students Try to Study Abroad due to Cost [] Central Michigan U increases Enrollment [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] VOA News [] Creative Loafing [] 9&10 News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: How Colleges Make Admissions Decisions [] UW to Make Admissions Automatic [] Depression is Up among College Students [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] US News [] WPR [] Erudera [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Chinese Students Visa to US Drops Below Pre-Pandemic Levels [] Is the Cost of Test Prep Worth It? [] 50% of College Students Fall Behind in Year 1 [] States with Free Tuition Colleges [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] China Daily News [] Banking Rates [] Yahoo News [] BankRate [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: 5 Ways to Earn College Credit [] Pitt raises Tuition [] Colleges Unprepared for Mental Health Issues [] Most Employable Degrees [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] SILive [] Post Gazette [] Fortune [] CNBC [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Columbia University Unranked! [] AI Lecturers Shortage [] Bowdoin College Goes Need-Blind for Int'l Students [] Tips to Reduce College Debt [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] USNews [] The Register [] Bowdoin [] Kansas City [] Dartmouth [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Hear about travel to the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara Valley) of California and San Jose as the Amateur Traveler talks about his hometown of 38 years.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Students Want College to be Affordable [] Georgia School Creatively Bucks Drop in Enrollment [] Best Summer Jobs for 2022 [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] NPR [] Yahoo News [] BankRate [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. Follow us on Instagram. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Unpaid Internships [] College Tuition Lower than Advertised [] UG Enrollment Down [] Cheapest States for College Education [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] New York Times [] Go Banking Rates [] College News [] 247WallSt [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Email your comments or questions on this episode to podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: 39M Students Leave College without a Degree [] North Carolina plans 2-year Free College [] Easiest Colleges to get into with Smart Applicants [] Int'l Applicants to the UK to rise by 46% by 2026 Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] HigherDive [] Fox46 News [] 247WallSt [] PIE News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Email your comments or questions on this episode to podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Colleges Find Ways to Help with Tuition [] MSU goes Test Optional [] Berkeley Housing Shortage [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Nasdaq [] KRQE [] Fox47News [] BerkeleySide [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Email your comments or questions on this episode to podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Stevens Institute Attracts More Applicants [] Cost and Stress Drive Enrollments Down [] College Students Struggle to Find Housing [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Inside Higher Ed [] Ed Source [] College News [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Email your comments or questions on this episode to podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: College Visits Internet Style [] What Applicants' Parents Need to Know [] Int'l Students Allowed to Take Online Courses [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] University Business [] US News [] GW Hatchet [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Email your comments or questions on this episode to podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: More than 200 Colleges have Open Seats [] Williams College Drops Loans [] Over Half the Increase in Applications are Int'l [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Higher Dive [] Higher Dive Williams College [] Study International [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Email your comments or questions on this episode to podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Acceptance Rates 2022 [] MIT Reinstates SAT/ACT [] Int'l Students want to Stay in the US After Graduation [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] University Business [] CBS News [] The Verge [] Monitor ICEF [] Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript. Calls-to-action: Email your comments or questions on this episode to podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.

Welcome to Real Estate (Un)Success Stories. Join your host Cody Lewis as discusses with J Scott about finding the right partners in the real estate business - the indicators of a good and a bad partner, the importance of discussing the vision, and why we shouldn't look for a partner with similar attributes as ours.   J Scott (he goes by "J") is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author. An engineer and business guy by education, J spent much of his early career in Silicon Valley (California), where he held management positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and eBay.   In 2008, J and his wife Carol quit their corporate jobs, moved back East, got married, started a family and decided to focus on real estate and investing. In the past twelve years, they have bought, built, rehabbed, sold, lent-on and held over $70M in property all around the country. J is also a strategic advisor and mentor to several companies, business owners and entrepreneurs.   J is partner at Bar Down Investments, focusing on purchasing and repositioning large multifamily project. He is the former host of the top-rated BiggerPockets Business Podcast and is the author of four books on real estate investing, including the best-selling, The Book on Flipping Houses. His books have sold over 300,000 copies in the past six years and have helped investors from around the world get their start with real estate.   J and his family currently live in Sarasota, FL. J can be reached at j@jscott.com and you can connect with him at www.ConnectWithJScott.com.     Main Takeaways   Shifting Focus Towards the Business Perspective The Criteria for Finding an Ideal Partner     Connect with J http://www.connectwithjscott.com/ https://instagram.com/jscottinvestor https://facebook.com/jscottinvestor https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottinvestor/   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone hear the challenges we went through so they can avoid the same mistake by sharing this episode or listen to our previous episodes. Check out our website https://www.venduecapital.com/ Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcodylewis/ Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review!