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In this episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon Stancil and Murs Tariq discuss some of the biggest concerns retirees face in 2025: inflation and retirement, market volatility, and Social Security benefits. As economic uncertainty continues, many are wondering how interest rates and the economy will impact their financial future. Radon and Murs provide valuable insights into how retirees can develop a sound retirement income strategy to navigate stock market fluctuations, optimize Social Security, and ensure financial security.Listen in to learn about the importance of financial planning for retirees and how a well-structured plan can help you retire comfortably. They emphasize the need for investment risk management and safe investment strategies to mitigate the effects of inflation and market changes. Whether you're asking, "When should I retire?" or working through your retirement checklist, this episode offers actionable steps to plan for retirement effectively.In this episode, find out:· How inflation affects retirement and what retirees can do to manage increasing costs.· The impact of market volatility and interest rates on retirement planning.· Why Social Security optimization is crucial and how to maximize your benefits.· The role of a structured retirement income strategy in securing your retirement.· The importance of a well-balanced investment portfolio to mitigate financial risks.Tweetable Quotes:"Having a solid retirement plan means you won't be blindsided by inflation or market volatility—it's about peace of mind." – Radon Stancil"Social Security is just one piece of the puzzle; having a financial roadmap ensures long-term security and flexibility in retirement." – Murs TariqResources:If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement!To access the course, simply visit POMWealth.net/podcast.

Episode Highlights:The smile box analogy and the Fluxus art movementSelf-actualization and enlightenmentThe dysfunctional nature of living in the past and the need to focus on the present.Exploration of the common presence of trauma in high performers and how it can drive their actions.The impact of taking things personally and the importance of humility in relationships and communication.The correlation between personal work, culture, and business growth.The influence of neuro-linguistic programming and the learning process through mentorship and practical application.Tweetable Quotes:“Having a golden handcuff is really challenging, and I think it's it's not a value unless it costs you something.” — Kurt“Values are meaningless in words; it's lived out.” — Kurt“Everything that we do in business is all relationships, and we all know that.” — Talia“There's so much psychology behind how relationships are built, how the report is built and broken and what you contribute to that based on what your own experiences are in life.” — Talia“For as long as you're growing, you need a coach.”— Talia“Every word has its own connotation and energy.”— Talia“When we go through things in life, we really have two choices: we can numb, or we can kneel, and a lot of us as a society were so accustomed to numbing.”— Talia“A lot of those high performers are using the fuel of their past and the pain itself to drive, and sometimes they get so afraid of letting that go cause it's their fuel for so long.”— TaliaLinks Mentioned:Kurt's TwitterKurt's InstagramKurt's LinkedInTalia JacquelineTalia JacquelineVisceralBrain KoppelmanChristopher DaradicsDerrick B. GrünerGabor MateJustin MitchellMichael NittiStacey McKinnonStaci GrayTony RobbinsMorton WealthOrganize to ScaleReal World Asset

How does one get over misconceptions about money into becoming a millionaire? In this episode of The Academy Presents: Real Estate Investing Rocks, we welcome Rebekah Taylor. Rebekah shares her journey from tech sales and marketing to a successful real estate investor. Rebekah talks about her decision to leave her tech job in 2020 and get her real estate license, as well as the strategies she used to broker deals and begin passive investing with a private equity firm.   Join Angel and her esteemed guest provides insight into how to foster an all-encompassing approach to investing that not only focuses on real estate but also takes into account one's family, health, and well-being.           Tune in now as Rebekah offers her advice on how to talk about money and investments when growing up in a religious environment where money is seen as bad!   [00:01 - 01:30] Finding Success And Balance Angel welcomes back, Rebekah Taylor! Rebekah has a background in tech, working in sales and marketing for 10 years [01:31 - 07:08] Building A Brand And Financial Freedom Through Real Estate She got her real estate license, started brokering deals, and joined a private equity firm Residential is easier than multifamily investing Having a residential portfolio with 6 single family homes Utilizing a property manager to manage 70 residential units [07:09 - 14:51] A Taylored Investmentment Story Her background in marketing has been able to apply principles from successful brands to her own Her passion for real estate investing and creating financial freedom She wants to be a good resource for investors Misconceptions about money can make it hard to talk about becoming a millionaire [14:52 - 22:51] Closing Segment Rebekah offers her advice to her listeners on how to talk about money and investments growing up in a religious environment! Tune in to this episode to learn more about Rebekah! Tweetable Quotes: “Having a property manager definitely helped a lot with my stress level. I don't love that side of it. So, to be able to find the right person and hand off the keys, that's been really helpful.”  – Rebekah Taylor   “At the core of my heart is like, how can we be a good resource and add value to people, because at the end of the day what's really going to make us happy is giving back and being there to support other people as well as obviously, we have to take care of ourselves, but I want to help take care of other people as well.” – Rebekah Taylor   You can connect with Rebekah Taylor through her: LinkedIn: Rebekah Taylor, MBA Facebook: Taylored Investments YouTube: @tayloredinvestments Instagram: @taylored_investments   Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

Jason talks to Adrian Johnstone, Co-founder, and President of Practifi. Practifi is an advisor centric CRM that was developed on the Salesforce platform but is not Salesforce itself and has made a name for itself in terms of leveraging the advantage to build better automation workflows and tools for advisors.Episode Highlights0.44: Adrian explains that they use the term performance optimization platform in Practifi. They use salesforce as the chassis, but they are actually a product sitting on top and none of the nasty overlay stuff.6.07: Adrian explains that their system is designed to provide the answers to questions you are not yet thinking like, who do I need to call, what do I need to call them about, what might I have missed from a compliance perspective and serve that information up to the right person at the right time.9.20: Adrian told someone that they need to do something along the way is one thing, but what they have done is embed things like the data capture and data transfer within the workflow itself.13.44: Many people don't realize that Salesforce and Microsoft are in pretty much every business where Salesforce exists, but they don't necessarily play great together on their own.17.19: Adrian shares how they have built very specific integrations at an industry level, and they will continue to do that as well. 19.20: Adrian says that they also see newer firms coming into the market who look at integrating the Salesforce and what they find is that they are going to integrate to something that they know everyone has customized because there are a very few standard Salesforce instances out there.21.58: Anyone who's going to really exercise the technology, then we are a great solution because you don't lose any of the flexibility. You just gain such a strong starting position, says Adrian.3 Key PointsPractifi is designed to cater for a multifamily office with complex relationship trees, many to many kinds of structures within there, as well as managing all of your other relationships.Adrian explains how they got away from standard stuff available on salesforce and built what Practifi Propel, which is an entire analytics suite and gives users the comprehensive time series data that one can really look at across the business.Adrian shares how he wants to create a more unified experience between the Salesforce and Microsoft Stacks because they know the Office 365 world is ubiquitous and they want to make that as seamless as possible.Tweetable Quotes"Having something purposely built versus generic from day one is a big advantage for anyone starting off from day one." - Jason"Practifi is not trying to be the solution to the retail banker. It's a solution to the wealth to the financial intermediaries." – Adrian"As the underlying platform changes, you are forced into reinvesting in building because it doesn't stand still and so you can't." – AdrianResources MentionedFacebook – Jason Pereira's FacebookLinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedInWoodgate.com – Sponsorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianjohnstone/https://www.practifi.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Website: https://inzpire.agency/branding-immersion Jacqueline LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-renan-935a471/ Samantha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-wood-mfa-%F0%9F%94%85-248a4962/ Special offer for listeners:  Brand Immersion Experience and the FREE 3-Video Get Grounded Brand Foundation Workshop If you liked this episode of the Women Who Build Empires, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Download my free guide: The Aligned Entrepreneur: How to Break All the Rules in Business and Still Be Wildly Successful CONNECT WITH EMI KIRSCHNER Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  Listen to all of the episodes of Women Who Build Empires, the leading podcast for women entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tweetable Quotes: “Having that open communication helps us to delegate better and decide what, who's doing what part.” - Samantha Wood “It's really just a balance between the two of finding someone that fills your gaps.” - Samantha Wood “Sometimes it's trying some other people throughout the years. It's kind of like establishing and knowing what you don't like sometimes, to find what you do.” -Jacqueline Renan “I feel like when you take on a business partner, like I didn't really know it at the time, but it is like a marriage because you spend so much time with this person, and you're online with them all day.” -Jacqueline Renan  

Founder & CEO, Grant Dougherty, has always understood the value of teamwork. He grew up playing team sports and noticed the power of what a team could accomplish together. This sense of teamwork stayed with him as went to play baseball collegiately at “the” Prairie View A&M University, where he also studied business and eventually obtained his MBA. Grant noticed in his studies that he had a gift for understanding numbers, a talent that many Americans lack today, and decided this was his way to help by being a good teammate to his community.[00:01 - 02:10] Opening SegmentWe welcome, Grant Dougherty!Working with real estate investors who make less than a million dollars a year[02:11 - 24:53] Maximizing Retirement Accounts For Tax Benefits And Wealth BuildingStay out of trouble with the tax code and understand the nuances between expensing and capitalizingProactively planning and setting up the right structuresInvesting outside of business, such as through syndication or retirement plansMaxing out retirement accounts can be a great tax advantageSelf-directed IRAs can be used to invest in almost anythingOutsourcing to overseas accountants is an option that can save money[24:54 - 32:10] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?Working retail during Black FridayWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“The Intelligent Investor” by Benjamin GrahamWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Speaking any languageWhat does success mean to you?Grant Dougherty says, “Being at peace and comfort with oneself, being able to hang out with family whenever you want to, to me that would be success.”Connect with Grant Dougherty:LinkedIn: Grant DoughertyTwitter: @doutaxsolutionsInstagram: @doughertytaxsolutionsLEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:“Having that customer care because every client is different and something different, makes everyone tick, and you just have to figure out who you're working with.” – Grant Dougherty“One of the things that small business owners need to understand is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee.” – Grant DoughertySupport the show

Joe Cornwell was a full-time police officer from 2012-2021, He began real estate investing by doing a live-in flip in 2011-2014, he started buying rental properties in 2017. He became a real estate agent in 2016, and started a general contracting company in 2018. He has mainly focused on deep BRRRR properties on small to midsized multifamily based in Cincinnati, Ohio. He currently has around 75 doors, 5 full-time contractors, and 1 full-time assistant as employees. His company is Realty One Stop.  We talked to Joe about the importance of having a clear vision, how solving problems can create new opportunities, and how he became a real state investor while being a police officer. Groundbreaker: Click here to learn how to raise more money and speed up the syndication process by 80%! [00:01 – 04:52] Opening Segment  Joe talks about his background; He talks about how he got into buy and hold real estate; [04:52 – 16:30] 3x Return Joe talks about his process of walking away from his day job for real estate investing; Why having a clear vision and goal is crucial; Different ways to make money from real estate; How solving problems opened a way for Joe; How being a police officer translates to real estate; Joe's advice to blue collars and community service providers who would like get into real estate; [16:30 – 27:17] An Evolving Investor Joe talks about the biggest deal he closed; Why it took so long for him to find a midsize deal; How having a good relationship helped him close the deal he has been looking for; How to structure your debt in today's high interest rate market; The importance of staying aggressive in today's market; What's next for Joe; Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List [27:17 – 33:52] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Hiring the wrong contractors in his first deal Digital Resource: Quickbooks Most Recommended Book: Good to Great Daily Habit: Having written goals  #1 Insight for Investing: Having really crystal clear goals will dictate how you go about accomplishing them.  Best Place to Grab a Bite in Cincinnati: Precinct Contact Joe: To learn more you can email Joe or click here to find him on Facebook.  Tweetable Quotes: “Having really crystal clear goals will dictate how you go about accomplishing them!" - Joseph Cronwell Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

This is part 2 of my conversation with Vessi Kapoulian. She has 18 years of business experience, which includes 14 years of commercial lending and 4 years of business management, sales, and marketing. Vessi started her real estate journey in 2017. Today, Vessi controls a portfolio of investment real estate properties in Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia (161 doors, 6 properties). Her lending experience has served her well in developing a conservative and analytical approach to assessing risk and investing prudently in real estate in order to maximize returns. Her business experience has helped develop a solutions-oriented and execution-focused approach, which has served well in the asset managing her real estate portfolio.   In this episode, Vessi discusses the importance of affordability when starting out in the real estate market. She discusses the importance of researching median household incomes in order to determine whether or not an investment is within reach. She shares a story of how she was forced to pivot in order to continue their deal and how it was important to be transparent with their partners. She discusses the benefits of owning multi-family properties, and how there are things that you don't realize until you've done it. She advises being really aware of who's going to be playing a role in helping you get your deal across the finish line.   [00:01 - 03:15] Having A Clear Exit Strategy Is Key When Investing In Real Estate Vessi discusses how having a deeper knowledge of real estate can help you make better decisions when investing Expecting high rent growth rates to continue is unrealistic if wage growth isn't keeping up    [03:16 - 12:11] How To Determine The Affordability Of A Single-Family Home Vessi describes how the affordability of a single-family home is one factor that contributes to the poverty rate There are multiple factors that contribute to the poverty rate, including wage pressure, migration, and regulatory changes When underwriting a rental property, it is important to consider historical rates of rent growth, as well as the risk associated with the property The process of acquiring a property is a rollercoaster ride, with many moving pieces and information requests How she pivoted to pursue hard money or bridge loans, and it was ultimately successful He discusses the importance of having a good relationship with your bank when purchasing a multi-family property   [12:12 - 18:55] Closing Segment Vessi discusses the importance of being aware of who will be helping you get your deal across the finish line and the benefits that come with this type of relationship     To learn more about Vessi, listeners can visit her at https://dbacapitalgroup.com/!   Tweetable Quotes: “Having that positive “Can do”, will solve the problem. That's been invaluable to me... The learning experience is invaluable.” – Vessi Kapoulian   “What do you do in periods of hardship? You lick your wounds and you get up and you keep going.” – Vessi Kapoulian   Connect with Vessi through her: Website: https://dbacapitalgroup.com/    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

Welcome again to another episode of Engineer Your Success! Today, our special guest Jeniffer Todd   Jennifer is a 15-year woman in the construction industry veteran. She was the youngest Black woman to acquire California's CSLB General Engineering (A) license. Today, she is the President of LMS General Contractors. Jennifer Todd is the Founder of A Greener Tomorrow, a 501c3 nonprofit geared toward creating skill trade awareness for minorities.  Jennifer Todd is a public speaker who is committed to the advancement of women in construction and minority inclusivity in the skilled trades workforce. Todd serves on the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Industry Leaders Council and the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) Education Committee.      Let's dive in!   [00:31 - 06:52] Opening Segment Jennifer Todd is an engineer and business owner with a law background and a speaker. She is from Chicago and has been in the construction industry for 15 years. Jennifer discusses the trends she's seeing in the industry, including a labor shortage and the need for diversity in hiring and decision-making. Jennifer shares her success principles, which include knowing who you are and what you're willing to put up with.   [06:52 - 13:27] NON PROFIT: There is Really Not a Lot of Competition Out There There is a lot of power in knowing who you are and investing in yourself. Staying on your own course is key to not being in competition with other people. Every individual has a different path and trajectory. The work that the nonprofit does is helping low-income individuals get started in careers. Most of them are not competing with each other but instead inspiring one another Jennifer discusses that self-discipline is shown both at work and at home.   [13:27 – 18:15] Closing Segment the importance of access to opportunity, as well as understanding the pathway to that opportunity. It is also important to have a playbook for navigating opportunities, which is something that Jennifer's Company was able to provide its employees. Jennifer shares that Many of the employees who worked with them have no background and were able to gain experience from them, After getting certifications these employees were able to achieve success after working with the company.   [18:27 – 24:15] Closing Segment Parting Notes Learn more about Jennifer Todd by following her on LinkedIn   Sponsors:   Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive. BanowetzMarketing.com/James Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product. If this content impacts you, please subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from me and guests working to help you engineer your success! Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions. Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you. You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.   Important Resources to Note:   Your Success On-Ramp:https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar   Annual Goal Setting Workbook:https://link.betteryou4u.com/goalsettingworkbook   Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session   Don't forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/   Tweetable Quotes: “Having access to the opportunity, knowing about the opportunity is one thing, understanding in general, that there's a path to that opportunity is another thing.” - Dr. James Bryant   “ Who you are at home is who you are at work and vice versa, the discipline doesn't cut off and on. Whatever those traits are and, things that you have in your life, it goes across both ways”   - Jennifer Todd  

How does inflation affect your retirement? We're currently experiencing high inflation due to a number of reasons and it's only wise to know how to plan for it in retirement. In this episode of the Secure Your Retirement podcast, we talk about the current inflation rate, its causes, and how to protect yourself in retirement over a glass of Chardonnay la crema wine. We explain why the current inflation is short-term, why you should consider having an active retirement approach, and a Roth conversion. Listen in to learn how to have a worry-free retirement plan by ensuring you have the cash, growth, and income buckets. In this episode, find out: The low supply chain issues causing the current high inflation rate. Why you don't need to be alarmed by the current high inflation because it's short-term. How to protect yourself against inflation by having an active investment approach. The two scenarios that exist for you if your retirement plan is tight during inflation. Understanding past inflation data and why we believe it's going to come back to normal. The different ways you can prepare your spending plan as a retiree during inflation. How to have a worry-free retirement plan by ensuring you have the cash, growth, and income buckets. Why you should consider a Roth conversion to have a tax-free vehicle to tap into in retirement. Talk to an advisor to understand the tax implication of a Roth conversion before going for one. Tweetable Quotes: “Having an active approach can get you out of harm's way in certain scenarios…rather than just having a buy and hold mentality.”- Murs Tariq “If you want to have a peace of mind retirement or a worry-free retirement plan, make sure that you have the cash, growth, and income buckets.”- Radon Stancil  Resources: If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement! To access the course, simply visit https://pomwealth.net/3-keys-to-secure-your-retirementlp/ (POMWealth.net/podcast.)

In this episode of Engineer Your Success, our special guest, Morgan O'Brien sheds light on the topic of alignment with who you are as a leader. She discusses how important it is to have boundaries and communication in order to be respected.   Here's a bit about Morgan's passion: Morgan is a people-focused engineer currently working as a Senior Engineer Project Manager for the CA Department of Water Resources, on major flood risk reduction projects around the Sacramento Area. She is very interested in leadership and strives to lead from wherever she is within an organization. This has resulted in taking on a few extra roles, including Leadership Development Coordinator for the Floodplain Managers Association Emerging Professionals Committee, as well as being the Professional Advisor to the UC Davis Society of Women Engineers section. Morgan is an avid backpacker, who enjoys reading, as well as restoring her 1925 home. Morgan believes that there is always an opportunity to learn and be better, and often quotes Brene Brown. She LOVES to dive into topics that are hard to talk about because that's where she finds the most growth.  Let's dive in! [00:01 – 09:59] Finding Your Passion and Acting Upon it Engineers working on developing harder skills such as people skills Being passionate about work and applying principles in innovative ways How curiosity was key in overcoming the difficulty of communication   [06:53 – 22:24] Exercising Leadership and Staying Curious The importance of management skills and informal leadership Start your own thriving family businesses with great marketing Staying curious and avoiding letting frustration take over   [22:25 – 38:36] The Significance of Setting Boundaries Be open to new opportunities and do not be afraid to try new things Understanding ourselves to effectively set boundaries with others Making changes now to improve your quality of life   [38:37 – 39:51] Closing Segment Connect with Morgan! (links below) Parting Notes   Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn Shoot her an email at morganemobrien@gmail.com  Sponsors: Banowetz Marketing: Growing a business is hard. Banowetz Marketing provides an action plan and expert help so your family business can thrive BanowetzMarketing.com/James Coupon Code: JAMES to get 3 FREE hours of logo design or redesign work with the purchase of any other product.    If you are impacted by this content, please be sure to subscribe for more access to the empowering conversations from myself and guests who are working to help you engineer your success! Use this link to drop a question or a topic that you would like to see covered on a future episode: Questions or topic suggestions Let's connect! Find me on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you. You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website https://betteryou4u.com/ and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life. Important Resources to Note:  Missed our previous UnWebinars? Here's the link, be updated and make sure you get yourself registered in the upcoming sessions: https://link.betteryou4u.com/unwebinar   See you on the next UnWebinar!   Here's a link to the Engineer's Blueprint for a balanced life:  https://betteryou4u.com/change-starts-here/   Our Facebook Community is now open! Sign up here for the Facebook group to get exclusive access!   Schedule a complimentary Introductory Coaching Session   Don't forget to sign-up for email updates! https://betteryou4u.com/eys-email-update/ Tweetable Quotes: “Having that sense of curiosity is a key trait for people that are growing, that are learning. For leaders and effective communicators, having that curiosity helps you make that connection.” - Dr. James Bryant “Management is important, but there's a place for being able to lead from wherever you sit, whether it's formal authority or not, and making sure that you have the skills to be organized and [that] everyone has what they need, but also inspire them to move in the same direction.” - Morgan O'Brien “Curiosity is the key to openness and being able to admit that you do not know everything can be a way to invite people in to actually contribute and help move the team in the direction that it needs to go.” - Dr. James Bryant “[We] need to advocate [setting boundaries] for ourselves. We're the only ones who are going to know our boundaries, so we can actually be the only ones that can set them… Once we're aware of that in ourselves and knowing what it feels like when someone crosses a boundary, then we can more effectively set them.” Morgan O'Brien

Have you ever wondered how to create a thriving community for your online business? Most people believe there is a magic strategy or tactic that's going to solve their community problem. But usually, you're missing a foundational element that's preventing your community from thriving and growing. I want to share with you my Community Cultivated™ framework, which is about four meaningful pillars that will help your community thrive and scale. In this episode, I'll reveal the first you need to have in place for your community and why it's so important. Let's jump into the first pillar of a thriving community! [00:01 – 02:09] Opening Segment An overview of Shana's Community Cultivated™ framework The four pillars you will find in all thriving communities Expectations for coming episodes [02:10 – 07:23]  How to Create a Thriving Community (Part 1 of 4) The first pillar of a thriving community is cause A common cause will trump a common interest  Shana explains why progress is the goal and not engagement How to incorporate a strong cause into your community You need the purpose, the path, and progress How you unite your people towards a common goal [07:24 – 08:21] Closing Segment  Let's Connect! You can connect with our host Shana Lynn on Instagram. Make sure to subscribe and head to her website shanalynn.com, and learn more about creating thriving communities and empowering community teams for your online business! LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you.  Tweetable Quotes: “Having a common cause generates momentum. And momentum leads to action. An action creates progress. Progress is what leads to results.” -  Shana Lynn “It's a great way for you to develop not only a clearly defined purpose but a path that has a clear measuring stick of progress as well.” - Shana Lynn

Is it possible to retire early by investing in real estate?  Joseph Cornwell, formerly a police officer and now a real estate agent, believes that it is possible. Also a general contractor and real estate investor, he buys distressed properties and turns them into value-add investments that are attractive to many buyers. He shares in this episode the events that led him to jump from the police force into the real estate space and the steps that investors can take to scale into larger multifamily properties.    [00:01 - 02:47] Opening Segment Joseph Cornwell turned from police officer to real estate investor How did he do that? The story of how he acquired 35 apartments with 13 garages [02:48 - 07:25] A Creative Way to Generate More Real Estate Income The potential revenue of a garage in your real estate investing Joseph shares his experience so far scaling multifamily real estate What many real estate agents lack according to Joseph He reveals his secret in finding new clients as a real estate agent [07:26 - 12:25] How to Scale to Large Multifamily Real Estate Joseph talks about his plans to scale into larger multifamily properties The biggest challenge that Joseph anticipates in finding a deal You can replicate Joseph's successful entry to real estate These are the steps [12:26 - 15:03] Closing Segment A tool or resource you can't live without BiggerPockets A real estate mistake you want our listeners to avoid Working with the wrong contractors Find referrals first from people you trust Your way to make the world a better place Promoting financial freedom and literacy Educating new real estate professionals Reach out to Joseph See links below  Final words   Tweetable Quotes “Having relationships with those brokers…focusing my time on reaching out to those brokers, and trying to be one of their first points of contact and move those properties is very important.” - Joseph Cornwell “ I think you have to decide early what is your goal and that will help you develop your strategy.” - Joseph Cornwell “When working with contractors especially, I would definitely try to get referrals from people you trust.” - Joseph Cornwell -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Email jcornwell@realtyonestop.com to connect with Joseph or follow him on LinkedIn. Visit Sibcy Cline Realtors to find out if you're fit to become a real estate agent! Connect with me:   I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook LinkedIn   Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!   Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Joseph Cornwell  00:00 I think you got to decide, you know if you want to be a full-time investor, which is, you know, what I'm into now, where I'm headed. You got to decide to make that obviously, you know, a big part of your life and world. And for a long time, I did the W2 job and the investment. And it was very difficult. I was working, you know, 60, 80, 90 hours a week sometimes and it was not sustainable, and I shouldn't have done it as long as I did. So I think you have to decide early what is your goal and that will help you develop your strategy. But you know, if you're looking to operate a business like mine, where you're offering multiple services within the real estate business, then you have to kind of dive into it.    Intro  00:38 Welcome to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we will teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.   Sam Wilson  00:46 Joseph Cornwell is a former full-time police officer turned real estate investor, agent, and general contractor. Joseph, welcome to the show.   Joseph Cornwell  00:55 Hey, thanks for having me.   Sam Wilson  00:56 Hey man, pleasure's mine. Same three questions I ask every guest to come on the show, in 90 seconds or less, can you tell us where did you start, where you are now, and how did you get there?   Joseph Cornwell  01:04 Sure. Yeah. So as you mentioned, I was a full-time police officer for the past 10 years. I just quote-unquote, retired from my W2 job last year, started real estate investing about six years ago, which led me into getting my real estate license and becoming a general contractor a couple of years after that, as I started doing rehabs on my properties. And that led me to scaling up my portfolio. Right now I have 35 apartments and about 14 garages spread out on those properties, and lucky to scale up into larger multifamily this year.   Sam Wilson  01:38 Man, that's fantastic. Tell me the 35 apartments, but then 13 garages? What's that?   Joseph Cornwell  01:45 Yeah, so I actually bought a six-plex, here in Cincinnati, where I'm based, that had 10 storage garages behind it. So that kind of got me into very small scale, self-storage. Those are all separately rented either to tenants or non-tenants. And that kind of gave me the idea with the construction company that I own to maybe start building some more garages to add income on some of my other properties. So like I said, I don't know the exact number. But we have 14, 16, garages, something like that, that we rent on our properties, thE rental properties.   Sam Wilson  02:15 That's really interesting. So you've got a single family home or a multifamily home, whatever it is, I'd say it's a quad Plex. And it's got some garage that's not attached to the structure. And you separate that out on the lease and say, “Hey, we're going to lease that separately to somebody else.” Is that right?    Joseph Cornwell  02:30 Exactly. Yep, we offered to our tenants for a discounted rate, obviously, you know, especially if you're like a duplex, for example, I know having people come and go through the driveway, and the property is not ideal. But I've had times where tenants don't want it and usually can get a lot more rent, you know, for a non-tenant. So we offer both ways and do whatever is easiest.   Sam Wilson  02:48 That's really, really intriguing. I love that. Yeah. How do you navigate the coming and going of random people at the property?   Joseph Cornwell  02:55 Yeah, so we are storage, strictly states that is daylight hours only. And it's only for storage. So you know, we don't have people run in, you know, oil change shop or something like that ever garage, it is strictly for storage of items very similar to like, you know, the mom and pop or franchise storage company would work. And typically our tenants are gone during the day. So it's not an issue. But if we did have an issue, then those tenants communicate, we do an introduction. And obviously, you know, it's kind of a small-scale housing. So everybody kind of knows each other, obviously, if this was 100 units or something to be a lot more management to coordinate all that.   Sam Wilson  03:30 Right. Yeah, that's interesting. What is the additional revenue that a garage like that can produce?   Joseph Cornwell  03:36 Yeah. So for example, and this was pre, you know, lumber prices jumping up on us a couple of years ago, but we were able to build a large, side by side like 24 by 24 garage for about 20 grand, that was our costs through the construction business. And we're able to rent that out for 300 a month. So you know, it's a 1.5% rent-ratio, new construction with you know, no expenses, no utilities, no CAPEX, because it's all brand new. So obviously, you know, we could buy apartment deals like that we do it all day long. And you know, to do that with storage is even less headaches than residential. So, nowadays, I would probably cost quite a bit more to do, but it made a lot of sense a couple of years ago,   Sam Wilson  04:12 Right. That's absolutely intriguing. Thanks for breaking that down. Scaling small multifamily. You said you started about six years ago. Is that right? Okay. Cool. And so in that time, you've been able to acquire 35 apartments, and that was enough to allow you to, you know, quit your full-time job.   Joseph Cornwell  04:28 Yes, exactly.   Sam Wilson  04:29 That's fantastic. Talk to me about what your business looks like today. I know you guys have your hands on a lot of different things. What's been the iterations of your business? And then how did you scale each of those pieces?   Joseph Cornwell  04:40 Yeah, so I like I said, I got my real estate license about five, six years ago. And mainly I started as a brand new investor, I started working with some real estate agents that I had just known from buying personal houses and things like that. And I quickly realized that most real estate agents don't know anything about investment property. So that kind of led me down my path of getting my own license at the time I thought you, “No, I'm just gonna do this to buy and sell my own investment property.” But it kind of organically grew into, you know, its own business. I had other investor friends, like, “Hey, I know you got a license, do you mind showing me this or might help me do this,” and it kind of out of my controls almost, you know, grew into its own business. And I was like, Hey, I'm making decent money doing this, I should maybe actually put some time and effort into it, see how much I can scale this. So that led me into scaling that into a much more profitable business than my previous law enforcement job. And again, same situation, I started hiring contractors on my properties, I was buying to rehab, I started doing all the work myself. And when I ran into things I didn't want to do I started hiring people, I quickly realized that hiring and firing contractors was not a lot of fun. And I had the idea that if I, as an investor, I'm struggling with hiring reliable contractors, then it's probably a lot of other people in my market with the same issue. So I'm going to put the time and effort into building out a business around that service. And I started hiring full-time employees to do my contracting for construction and scale that up. So as of now we have seven full-time contractors that work in the business, and I've one full-time assistant, and she helps with the construction and the sales side with the agent business as well. So as far as the agent business, it's still just me and my assistant that run all that.   Sam Wilson  06:13 Gotcha. That's really, really interesting. How did you go out and find new clients? I guess, you know, for the construction business, I mean, you're running two very different, it seems. Businesses, obviously, they both serve probably the same person. But how did you even find those clients?   Joseph Cornwell  06:27 Yeah, so I very early on in the process, and not really even intentionally, I started posting everything I do on Facebook, you know, I was taking pictures showing before and after photos, I made business pages for those companies. And that quickly, organically grew as well, people started kind of liking and following our pages, enough, where we were getting the word of mouth, people have seen what we're doing, and they're like, “Wow, that's a great kitchen, you know, let me call them and see if they would do our kitchen or bathroom or basement or whatever it may be.” So we started getting outside clients that way, very organically through Facebook, you know, not even doing any paid marketing or anything like that just kind of word of mouth and seeing it on social media. And then we also obviously get a lot of referrals from our sales business. So if I sell a house for somebody, and they want a kitchen done, they know I have a construction company. And we kind of pass referrals back both ways, right? If I redo a kitchen for somebody, and next year, they get to sell their house, they already know me and like me, and trust me, hopefully. And then they've called us to, you know, help them buy and sell real estate as well. So both businesses kind of, you know, help prop each other up in that way.   Sam Wilson  07:26 Right, no, man, that's absolutely fantastic. You know, those are revenue-producing businesses, I think that we talked about earlier, you know, that allow you to continue to invest your own money back in real estate. So what does the future look like? And do you see it changing kind of on your investing strategy?   Joseph Cornwell  07:42 Yeah, so historically, I've done you know, the BRRRR method, I buy very, very, you know, distressed properties that, you know, sometimes need full structural rebuilds, you know, foundation issues, everything you can imagine. So, on the residential side, from the 2, 4, 6, 8 unit properties, I bought the last five, six years, that's what we've been doing. As anyone who's in, you know, large rehab business knows with labor issues, supply chain issues, material issues, it's becoming increasingly difficult to hit, you know, budget and timeline on those construction projects. So I'm hoping this year to transition into more of a stabilized asset that is not necessarily turnkey, I mean, I'm still going to look for value add properties, like we all want, but I'm hoping to get into larger multifamilies, you know, the mid-size, the 20, 30, 40, 50 units, that's kind of my next goal. And instead of doing full, you know, rebuilds on these properties, we want to focus on just doing apartment turns, which were, you know, a little bit more efficient, easier to find material for. And, you know, we can turn those apartments a lot faster than we can do an entire, you know, structural and mechanical rebuild on a house.   Sam Wilson  08:47 Right. Yeah, that's an excellent point. You don't know what your turn time would be per unit. But it's got to be a lot less than a single family house. And of course, if you can go one apartment to the next to the next, I mean, your scalability on that is just so much greater, you know, job sites across town, that is absolutely intriguing. I love that. What do you think is going to be your method for finding and acquiring those larger properties?   Joseph Cornwell  09:10 Yeah, so at least here in Cincinnati, I mean, most of those mid-sized multifamilies, which is a small percentage of the inventory is controlled by the commercial brokers. So having relationships with those brokers, which I have with some, you know, focusing my time on reaching out to those brokers and trying to be one of their first points of contact and move those properties is very important. There are some still owned by Mom and Pop owners that you can direct market to which we've done in the past and plan to do again, because typically, it's a little bit smaller than, you know, the large scale funds and syndicators are looking for, you know, they're looking for the 100+ units typically, so there's not as much competition with the big boys and that's mid-sizeD space. But you know, it is still mostly broker controlled as far as the sales so doing direct mail and working with the brokers will be our opportunity to find those deals.   Sam Wilson  09:59 Right. That's interesting, what are some challenges you see in that kind of, you know, middle market, but that kind of lower multifamily count? Like, what are some challenges you perceive, you know, acquiring that 30 to 50 unit size property?   Joseph Cornwell  10:12 Yeah, I mean, I think just inventory is an issue. So, you know, I don't know the exact number of top my head, but let's say, you know, if there's 1,000, you know, multifamily units in my area that are over 10 units, I'd say, you know, probably 10% fall in that mid-range category. So just from a numbers standpoint, you're already looking at a very small percentage of inventory. And then obviously, as we all see, there's a very short inventory issue on every size of real estate, right, so large multifamily, small, and even residential, a lot of people just aren't selling right now. So that's gonna be the biggest challenge is even finding deals that are able to be sold. And then once you find them in, you're trying to get them at a price that makes sense for the value add strategy that we're looking to do.   Sam Wilson  10:54 Yeah. And I would imagine, you know, those unit sizes are going to be more vintage property, as well. So you know, then you're also working with an older product. Gotcha. That's absolutely intriguing. Hey, tell us I know, we've talked a little bit about, you know, where you've come from, where you guys are going, the type of products you're looking for, if somebody wanted to kind of replicate your success or do what you've done, what would be some things you would tell them to start off first steps?   Joseph Cornwell  11:18 I think you got to decide, you know if you want to be a full-time investor, which is, you know, what I'm into now, where I'm headed. You got to decide to make that obviously, you know, a big part of your life and world. And for a long time, I did the W2 job and the investment. And it was very difficult. I was working, you know, 60, 80, 90 hours a week sometimes and it was not sustainable, and I shouldn't have done it as long as I did. So I think you have to decide early what is your goal and that will help you develop your strategy. But you know, if you're looking to operate a business like mine, where you're offering multiple services within the real estate business, then you have to kind of dive into like it like I did, you know, get your real estate license, maybe that means getting trade licenses, depending on what state you're in. You know, obviously, if you're going to operate a general contracting company, there's a lot of hoops to jump through with that as well, depending on your state. So I think it's really deciding what you want to do and kind of work backward to build a strategy around that. Yeah. And I don't know if the way I did it necessarily makes sense for most people. But it certainly is a way to do it. And it works. And it has worked and hopefully will continue to serve me in the future. But you know, the hardest part is it is difficult, no matter what route to take is going to be difficult. So you just got to really dedicate, you know, a big part of your life to doing it.   Sam Wilson  12:26 Right. No, that's a sound advice. And certainly appreciate that. Let's jump here to the final four questions. The first one is this, what is one tool or resource you find you can't live without?   Joseph Cornwell  12:35 Yeah, I would say BiggerPockets is probably one of the best, you know, real estate, social networks that have been a part of I've been on there before I bought my first property. And it's been a massive resource. And I'm sure most of the listeners here probably have heard of it. But that's probably the most helpful resource I've had. Since starting real estate.   Sam Wilson  12:51 That's awesome. Question number two, what is one mistake you would help our listeners avoid and how would you avoid it?   Joseph Cornwell  12:56 When working with contractors especially, I would definitely try to get referrals from people you trust. And I would definitely have a system that whether it's a contract or some sort of structure in place where you're only paying them for completed work, and you're checking the work when it's completed. Either you or somebody else you trust is checking it, don't get burned, like I did in the beginning by, you know, giving 1,000s of dollars away to people who aren't doing the work are not doing it correctly.   Sam Wilson  13:20 Right. Oh, yeah. Happens all the time, unfortunately. When it comes to investing in the world, what's one thing you're doing right now to make the world a better place?   Joseph Cornwell  13:27 Yeah, I think for me, one of my you know, philanthropic goals, if you want to call it that is to give back to others who you know, are on this journey behind me. So I recently started a YouTube channel where I'm basically just gonna lay out everything I've done and, and I've had a few videos out now where I'm gonna try to help other people get to where I'm at. And hopefully, Excel passed that as well. And I do the same thing with some of the local high schools. I teach some, you know, financial literacy classes as a guest speaker. And that's something I want to hopefully grow into like an actual company, nonprofit, where we help other people, learn financial freedom, learn financial literacy, learn how to invest because unfortunately, in this education system we're in in America, it's not really taught. So we're hoping to pass that message on to other people that will hopefully have an advantage that we might not have had.   Sam Wilson  14:15 That's awesome. I love that Joseph, if our listeners want to get in touch with you, or learn more about you, what's the best way to do that?   Joseph Cornwell  14:20 Yeah, so you feel free to email me anytime, it's JCornwell@RealtyOneStop.com. My Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, I think are on the links that we have here on the show. So feel free to reach out on any of those platforms or email me anytime.   Sam Wilson  14:35 Awesome. Joseph, thanks for your time today. Certainly appreciate it.    Joseph Cornwell  14:37 Thanks for having me.    Sam Wilson  14:38 Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen, if you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners, as well as rank higher on those directories. So I appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.  

It's not too late, there are still massive opportunities to innovate in the digital market! Anne-Marie O'Neill believes we are still in an era of unforeseen saturation in digital marketing. Anne-Marie is the Chief Executive Officer of Whalerock, an LA-based media company that produces content for TV and digital and advises other brands on media strategy, creative development, and production. She has helped create and operate media brands in partnership with the world's most impactful companies, celebrities, and networks. The company's studio division has produced TV shows for Netflix, HBO Max, and Discovery!  There is still history to be made in the digital space, so dive in, and let's learn how we can get on the right side of it.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:15] Opening Segment Anne-Marie talks about her background and what makes her tickAnne-Marie's exposure to arts and entertainment at an early ageHer venture into Journalism Anne-Marie's upbringing and parental support [03:16 - 10:51] There is History Still to Be Made in the Digital SpaceAnne-Marie talks about her first steps into the world of JournalismThe educational processLessons from the early days of JournalismHow having experience in Journalism has helped Anne-Marie in her businessEveryone can read a keynote, not everyone can read a room Navigating the shift from paper to digital mediaSuccess came down to nailing distribution and contentWe are in an era of unforeseen saturation Current issues digital marketers are facingInfluence and endorsement is everything A quick word from our sponsor[10:52 - 16:19] Pursuing Trends vs. Setting TrendsThe shift of power in the influencer marketing spaceEngagement is just as important as following It's getting harder and harder to get in Anne-Marie gives advice around jumping into new opportunities in the marketIt's ok to miss the trend to see if it sticks around“Let's not be first, let's be best” Pursuing trends vs. setting them Stake a claim on a certain area of growth Mistakes can still be made by jumping in too soonWho you know or what you know?It has to be a combination [16:20 - 19:50] Closing Segment  RaNDoM RoUnDHow to connect with Anne-MarieLinks below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Having a Journalism background is an incredible tool for business management and for people management… Being able to communicate, storytelling, being curious; all of those qualities that are important in Journalism are also vastly underrated in business.” - Anne-Marie O'Neill“We are in an era, right now, of unforeseen saturation of media. I question what is the limit of, not only how much we can put out there, but how much can a single human consume?” - Anne-Marie O'Neill“It was the actual philosophy of the editors of [Time Magazine] to not be first, to be followers… At that point in time, it was, ‘Let's not be first, let's be the best.'” - Anne-Marie O'NeillWant to connect with Anne-Marie? You can find her active on LinkedIn. For digital business strategies proven by the biggest names in entertainment, check out https://www.whalerockindustries.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode SummaryJoin Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show Michael Sichenzia. Michael is the Managing Director at Go Global Advisors and today, he shares his passion for bringing food to communities and what led him to pursue work in the vertical farming industry. Specifically, Michael speaks to the intricacies of developing container farms, everything from getting zoning approval from the local or city government to what he looks for when building a team. Michael is highly mission-focused and wants to leave a legacy of making the world a better place, or at the very least trying to. Michael touches on his involvement in the From Mary With Love project, his relationship with Freight Farms and his belief that education about the vertical farming industry comes through empowerment.  Thanks to Our SponsorsCultivatd –https://www.cultivatd.com/ ( https://www.cultivatd.com/)https://intelligentgrowthsolutions.com/ (  ) Indoor Ag-Con - https://indoor.ag (https://indoor.ag) Key Takeaways03:41 – Harry welcomes to the show Michael Sichenzia who talks about his background in real estate and how he made the connection between public storage facilities and modular hydroponic space   08:46 – What Michael looks for when developing farms and when building a team  12:01 – From Mary With Love  15:09 – A budding relationship with Freight Farms  16:38 – Zoning and effectively communicating with your local government and community  19:39 – Empowerment through education  26:34 – Michael speaks to an exciting new project he's working on in Buffalo  31:16 – Identifying the ideal investor  34:36 – Why Michael is so passionate about bringing food to the community  37:44 – Speculating on the future of vertical farming and why Marketing and PR are key  44:52 – Harry thanks Michael for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with Michael  Tweetable Quotes“Having owned and operated restaurants in my past, I saw that that was an area that I wanted to get back to. And I saw that my real estate experience would play into that because I knew how to put together deal structures. And I felt that farming, and urban farming in particular, had a tremendous opportunity with the right deal structure. And that's how I got into it.” (05:51) (Michael)  “I looked at the hydroponics space and saw it's really a play on storage. Public storage facilities and the way those deals are structured are ideally suited for modular, containerized, hydroponic space in an urban setting. And that was the connection for me.” (07:32) (Michael)  “Passion, sticktoitiveness, the idea that we're gonna make this work no matter what the obstacle is, that's very important in any entrepreneurial venture.” (13:32) (Michael)  “Attacking that and making sure that the city has a variance process, whatever that process is, get it started sooner rather than later. That issue will affect everything. The last thing that you want to do is take delivery of your farm and deploy it and not be able to grow. To me, you need to understand the zoning, communicate with the city, and really work that process effectively.” (17:45) (Michael)  “I'm a big believer in good PR and I'm a believer that you make things happen with good PR and good communications.” (22:28) (Michael)  “We have to remember that social enterprise is still an enterprise. The key word there is ‘enterprise.' We tend to forget that. These [containers] need to be self-sustaining otherwise they will fail.” (33:37) (Michael)  “I'm not in this for the deal. I'm in this because I want to bring food to the community. And I think that there's probably never been a better time to marry good deal structure with delivery and production of food. We need it now more than ever. It really is the time to own our own food again. I really believe that.” (34:36) (Michael) ...

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Picture that big, audacious dream in front of you. Then allow me to add one caveat to that image: a powerful and loving support system surrounding you! Can you see them? In this episode, I want to talk about the importance of allowing the right people to come around you and how it can set you up for success. This journey is an arduous one, but it doesn't have to be walked alone. And what better place to start than here, with the Dear Black CEO community?!  So jump in, and let's talk about setting up a support system around your dream.    [00:01 – 03:50] Opening Segment I talk about my passion for this podcast and my vision for change I introduce the topic for today's episode A reminder of my personal journey up to this point  Becoming the face of the organization It's a big task that can't be taken on alone   [03:51 –08:31] Your Dream Needs a Support System  In the game of entrepreneurship - it is a leap of faith  The feeling of starting as a young infant  Remember God has got you by the hand The journey into the unfamiliar is not easy  You need support  Who lifts you up when you can't stand?  People are out there who want to lend a helping hand If you are a black business owner looking to grow your revenue, listen up. There is a major revenue-generating opportunity for you, and The Kas company is here to help you secure the bag. The Kas Company is a black-owned alliance agency specializing in finding and brokering partnerships between black-owned companies and big brands looking to diversify their supply chains. See the link below to book your free consultation today   [08:32 – 14:15] Be Willing to Open Up to the Ones Around You Dedicating this episode to my fiancée  I talk about how she supported me during my low point “What's the point of me if you can't open up to me?”  My advice to you in setting up your support system Be willing to open up to the safe people around you  This path doesn't have to be traveled alone  Remember the purpose of this show is to bring a community together  Dare to believe that the average can do something great  jump into the dialogue and email me at karl@dearblackceo.com Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Having a strong support system is definitely a way to bolster that journey into the unfamiliar.” - Karl Sona “It's amazing how lonely it can be… it doesn't have to feel that way, even if you are the only one building the business from the beginning.” - Karl Sona “All great things that we revere and that we are in awe of came about as a result of an average woman, or an average man, who dared to believe in their ability to do something great.” - Karl Sona   Let's connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program. Feel free to reach out to me at karl@dearblakceo.com with any questions.    You don't have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!  

Title: Flexibility and Freedom in the Real Estate with Eng Taing   Eng is the CEO & Founder of Touzi Capital (pronounced Toe-Zee) and is an experienced real estate investor with $200M assets under management.  Eng is an economist by training, from the Wharton School of Business.  He also has experience leading data science and analytics at Apple, Capital One and AT&T. He's the classic immigrant story, born in a refugee camp in Thailand escaping the Khmer Rouge and finding success in data & math in America. Eng focuses on high cash flow investments and providing passive income to investors by acquiring and optimizing multifamily apartment buildings, senior living communities, & bitcoin mining operations.   Let's tune in to his story! [00:01 - 06:45] Opening Segment Get to know my guest for today's show, Eng Taing Eng shares the overview of his Real Estate journey How Eng got his properties The side hustle became the main hustle   [06:46 - 20:24] On Doing Real Estate and Focusing on Senior Living Asset Class Getting Project Managers When and how Eng decided he wanted to do Real Estate full-time Why Taxes and Cash Flow are Eng's favorites about Real Estate Phases of growing your wealth The flexibility and freedom you have with a Passive Income What other asset classes Eng invests in Senior Living deals Eng is looking in for currently What are Opportunity Zones  Why OZ is a good match with Senior Living   [20:25 - 22:58] Closing Segment  What kind of Senior Living properties Eng likes to focus on Final Words Connect with my guests, Eng, in the links below Tweetable Quotes “Having tax-free income really helps because at some point in your life, you realize, your biggest expense in life is taxes.” - Eng Taing   “Everyone was focused on paycheck and income.” - Eng Taing   “I love the fact that I could focus on my family, I could focus on my career when I needed to, but still put my capital to work, and still earn a passive income.” - Eng Taing  ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Connect to Eng by following his Socials! He has a LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok (@engtaingofficial) accounts    Email him at eng@touzicapital.com and check out his website www.touzicapital.com WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through LinkedIn   Or send me an email sujata@luxe-cap.com    Visit my website www.luxe-cap.com or my Youtube channel Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!

Today's guest is Alex Olson, a real estate agent based in Kansas City, Missouri. He helps all sorts of buyers, especially those with 1031 exchanges.  Alex and his colleague Logan Freeman have taken real estate brokers to the next level, developed a proven system to help their clients to identify cash-flowing deals, develop a trusted team, and ensure that a 1031 exchange is secure.   Let's dig in to learn more about buyers representation especially in the 1031 exchange, establish credibility to brokers and the market growth in Kansas City,   [00:01 – 07:19] Opening Segment  Let's welcome Alex Olson to the show. Alex shares some context of his background and his journey in commercial real estate. The challenges of agents to step into buyer representation in commercial real estate. 1031 exchange buyers representation.   [07:20 – 14:19]  Become a Credible Buyer and Stand out to The Brokers  Alex breaks down how to position ourselves as a credible buyer vs. tire-kicker from the broker standpoint. A pre-approval letter from the financial institution. Track record Not pretending to know anything about the market. Outline your timeline. Spend more time and attention to get to know the broker. Why we need to stand out to brokers and establish credibility. Unique challenges for 1031 buyers. The limited time frame. [14:20 – 30:09] The Market Growth in Kansas City Alex talks about the best part of the Kansas City market. Job growth in Kansas City. If you are interested in multifamily and want to review a sample deal, check out our special download of a sample deal package on casmoncapital.com/sampledeal, and join our mailing list to get tips on exclusive investment opportunities. The key spots of growth in Kansas City. The infrastructure development areas. The major employers behind the growth. The distinct aspect of investing in Kansas City Market compare to other areas.   [30:10 – 36:10] The Bull's eye round Apparent Failure: Losing his W2 job last year and turning full-time into real estate. Digital Resource: LinkedIn Most Recommended Book: Am I Being Too Subtle? By Sam Zell Daily Habit: Create a daily calendar to make sure I can complete them and be productive. Current Curiosity: Office market as an asset class. I Wish I Knew When I Was Starting. I wish I knew about owner-occupied FHA loans on 4plexes. Best Place to Grab a Bite in the Kansas City Jack Stack Barbecue. How to connect with Alex. See links below Final words from me   Tweetable Quotes: “Having somebody in your market that knows the market and filling out all of the aspects is important .” –  Alex Olson. “Do you know anything about the market, or are you pretending to know anything about the market? ” – Alex Olson. “As soon as your deal is close and property sold is closed, you need to immediately start to identify properties that are going to be close enough to fix your exchange deadline.” –  Alex Olson.   You can connect with Alex on Linkedin, or via email to alex@clemonsrealestate.com.    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A FIVE START RATING AND REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button, so you do not miss an episode. To enhance your multifamily knowledge and achieve greater success in your business, you can connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook or check out my website www.casmoncapital.com/.

Today's guest is Neil Wahlgren, the Chief Operating Officer of MAG Capital Partners. Neil brings nearly two decades of leadership in operations and capital markets. Prior to MAG Capital Partners, he led a Bay Area real estate investment firm, raising capital for over $200MM in projects. Before entering the real estate world, he was a pilot for C-130 in both the Air Force and the Navy, logging over 2,500 flight hours with combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan.   Let's dig in to learn more about his inspiring journey, the net lease industrial space, and what it takes to be a good real estate operator.   [00:01 – 10:20] Opening Segment  Let's welcome Neil Wahlgren to the show. Neil shares some information about his background. The transition preparation and process from the military to the real estate industry. Neil shares a story of why he wanted to transition from full-time active duty flying to a real estate professional.   [10:21 – 18:30] The People-First Mindset Neil talks about what it takes to be a good real estate operator. Neil's advice for passive investors. Evaluate and find the right team. Understand the core fundamentals of what and why you're interested in investing. Neil talks about the initial questions to ask and tips when looking at a deal. The red flags in real estate investing. If you are interested in multifamily and want to review a sample deal, check out our special download of a sample deal package on casmoncapital.com/sampledeal, and join our mailing list to get tips on exclusive investment opportunities.   [18:31 – 31:30] Leveraging in The Industrial Space Neil talks about the types and sectors of deals that he is focusing on. The importance of keeping things simple in investing and real estate business. Understanding the net lease industrial space. The risk involved in the net lease industry in comparison to multifamily. Why Industrial space is very in high demand these days. Neil shares brief information to understand the business aspect of industrial. How to connect with Neil? See links below.   [31:31 – 42:22] The Bull's eye round Apparent Failure: Raising money for a deal right when Covid hit off. Digital Resource: Store capital  Stream capital  Most Recommended Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari  Daily Habit: Wake up early, workout before noon, and educate himself with some readings. Take some time for new skills Current Curiosity: Everything he does not yet. Wish I Knew When I Was Starting. Do not think about it; just do it. Being a little reckless is how you grow as a person. Best Place to Grab a Bite in the Northbridge Bay Area Tony's Pizza Golden Boy Pizza Il Casaro Pizzeria  How to connect with Neil. See links below Final words from me Tweetable Quotes: “Having that alignment is more important than any sort of nuance piece of what the preference is or what their projections are.” –  Neil Wahlgren.   “Do not think about it, just do it. ” –  Neil Wahlgren.   “At the end of the day, your track record, communication, and having your interest align with the sponsors are much better foundations for a successful investment, especially for a long-term investment of real estate.” –  Neil Wahlgren.   You can connect with Neil on Linkedin; you can also send him an email to neil@magcp.com.    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A FIVE START RATING AND REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button, so you do not miss an episode.   To enhance your multifamily knowledge and achieve greater success in your business, you can connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook or check out my website www.casmoncapital.com/.

If you’re not getting knocked down, then you’re not trying hard enough. Tom Austin is a seasoned entrepreneur and currently partner in several technology start-ups. He is the CEO of Confidently, a personal, pocket-sized, confidence coach developed by a team of PhDs with decades of experience coaching elite performers. Part of Tom’s track record was becoming Co-Founder of AND 1, a well-known, global basketball apparel brand. He was instrumental in evolving the AND 1 business strategy and brand for nearly a decade and built AND 1's footwear department from basically zero sales to just north of $200,000,000 annually! These days he is currently writing screenplays, advising start-ups, and consulting. Let’s dive right in and learn Tom’s top lessons from the rise and fall of And1. Things you will learn in this episode: *[00:01 - 08:54] Opening Segment* * I introduce today’s guest, Tom Austin * Bio * Be sure to check out guestio.com ( https://guestio.com/ ) and start booking * Tom gives some background on his story * Growing up in New England * Parents * Growing up with a love for sports * A push towards education * Always wanted to play in the NBA * College experience *[08:55 - 33:19] Lessons from the Rise and Fall of And1* * Tom talks about what he learned in his time in And1 * Teamwork - The importance of team alignment * Competition - You will experience setbacks - learn from them * The value of practice and breaking things down * How Tom defines success * Am I and my family healthy and happy? * What am I doing that is a net positive? * The And1 timeline and experience * Tom talks about his transition into finance and entrepreneurship * Networking within sports and athletics * Going into a business partnership * Pivoting into the And1 business model * The beginning stages of And1 * Expectation vs. reality * Transitioning into basketball niche apparel * Starting with t-shirts and pitching them to retailers * Landing a meaning with Footlocker * Always willing to learn * When And1 started to catch on * Going all in * Getting a $600,000 order * The start of the Street Ball line - playing to endorsements * Finding your flavor * The fall of And1 and its lessons * Getting worn down on work * The issues in HR, systems, and market changes * Maintaining your infrastructure * A word from our sponsor *[33:20 - 40:09] Access to Your Own Person Performance Coach* * Tom talks about his next steps after And1 ended * Getting back into a centered state * Going back to grad school * Getting into filmmaking * Tom shares about his newest business - Confidently * Coaching from sports psychologists * Giving people their own personal performance coach * Lessons people can learn from accessing the app * Getting excited about the team and the domain area * Seeing everything come together *[40:10 - 50:34] Closing Segment* * Where to learn more about Tom’s * Links below * Why people don’t build relationships * Depends on where you’re at * Strong and weak ties * The difficulties of finding a deeply trusted person * Questions to ask yourself * Who you know or what you know? * It depends on where you’re at and what you do * RaNDoM RoUnD * How to engage with Tom * Links below * Final words *Tweetable Quotes:* “Having a team and being able to work and win together and having a common purpose, in what’s called alignment in the teamwork literature… All the teamwork related stuff is definitely number one.” - Tom Austin “You’re gonna get knocked on your butt, things aren’t always gonna go your way. So you got to learn from each thing - look at each set back as a learning opportunity.” - Tom Austin “If I’m not getting knocked down, then I’m not trying hard enough.” - Tom Austin Connect with Tom on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaustin/ ). Go check out https://getconfidently.com/ and get your own pocket coach. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? *LEAVE A REVIEW* and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast ( https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/kmf5p4 ) and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com ( https://travischappell.com/ ). You can connect with me on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/travis.chappell15 ) , Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ ) , and Twitter ( https://twitter.com/traviscchappell?lang=en ). Be sure to join The Lounge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/byncommunity ) to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I will be joined by the incredible Karl Sona. He is a podcaster, a passive investor in multifamily, speaker, and Co-Founder and Co-Owner of a Podcast Production Company called Streamlined Podcasts, the company that we use to help us produce this podcast. Karl has developed a diversified portfolio of passive multifamily, equities, and startup investments.   Let's jump right into this episode and learn more about embracing all the feels and raising kids in diversity. [00:01 - 04:45] Opening Segment Karl talks about embracing the differences.   [04:46 - 13:59] Raising Independent, Responsible and Confident Kids Parenting and raising independent, responsible, and confident kids. Learn, form, cultivate and build relationships with people that are different from us. Having a set of people that are very diverse around us makes us grow and be challenged.   [14:00 - 25:04] Embracing All The Feels Mental ping-pong Allowing yourself to have a bad day. Embracing all the feels. Let me feel all the feels, whether it is good or bad. The ability to say what it is that we are actually feeling. Tweetable Quotes: “Having a set of people that are very diverse around us, makes us grow and challenged.”- Karl Sona. “Create a little bit of space between those emotions and see how it becomes a means to something greater..”-  Karl Sona. “Internalization could lead to some challenges if you do not find a healthy way to process what it is you are feeling.”-  Karl Sona.   You can connect with Karl on LinkedIn, or you can also visit his website karlsona.com.   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

In this episode, we are going further with the discussion of the Self-Directed Retirement Account with Dmitriy Fomichenko. He is the founder and president of Sense Financial Services LLC, a boutique financial firm specializing in self-directed retirement accounts with checkbook control. He is very knowledgeable and experienced across the board in real estate, from self-directed IRA, solo-4O1K, single-family homes, to syndication in multifamily, and many more.    Let's jump right into this episode and learn more about his amazing experiences. [00:01 - 09:30] Opening Segment Let's bring Dmitriy Fomichenko to the show. Dmitriy talks about his background. Immigrated from Rusia He got a degree in electric mechanical engineer. Got introduced and jumped to real estate investing in early 2000. Recruited for a financial services company. He transitioned from working in the financial plan to full-time in real estate in 2004. In 2009 he was given a task to help his clients with self-directed IRA. Dmitriy shares how he branched out and started his own company in 2010.   [09:31 - 15:00] Biblically Based Financial Principles Dmitry shares his struggle and challenges working as a manufacturing engineer. Dmitriy talks about the perks of having an engineering background in the real estate industry. Looking back, everything happens for a reason. The idea behind his company is biblically-based. Dmitriy shares his testimony on applying biblical principles to his finances and investments. Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, hasty speculation bring poverty.   [15:01 - 19:11] The Difference Between Investing and Speculating Dmitriy talks about the difference between investing and speculating. Stock market vs. real estate  Dmitriy talks about the fluctuation of the mutual funds he has in the market. Tweetable Quotes: “Having an engineering background helps me develop processes and systems that I was able to implement in real estate.”- Dmitriy Fomichenko. “The key is to learn from my mistake and other people's mistakes, and do not repeat that.”- Dmitriy Fomichenko. “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity; hasty speculation bring poverty.”- Dmitriy Fomichenko.   You can connect with Dmitriy on Linkedin, or you can also visit his website at www.sensefinancial.com/    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode.   Are you confused about where to start? Join our community and learn more about real estate investing. Head over to our Facebook Page, Youtube Channel, or website https://www.theacademypresents.com/jointhesummit36848306. Connect with Lorren Capital, LLC. for syndicated multifamily investments, https://lorrencapital.com/. To learn more about me, visit my LinkedIn profile, and connect with me.

An important part of planning for your financial future is protecting it. Life insurance is a very effective option to help protect your family in the event of an untimely death or illness. Today's plans cover many risks and have new optional riders to cover long-term care as well as critical and terminal illness. Ajay Vadukul helps you prioritize your needs and determine the appropriate life and other insurance options, including long-term care coverage, for you and your family. Ajay helps to ensure that a family or individual can move on in life, so that the paychecks can be replaced, debt and the mortgage or rent can be paid, and so that children can go on to college, as well as providing the means to live comfortably into the future. By eliminating the "what if" thought, he makes sure people are able to sleep easy at night and have a peace of mind knowing their family is taken care of in the event of death or illness. On This Episode: Ajay shares how his entrepreneurial journey began in high school. Hear how the passion for helping people fuels Ajay's business. Ryan and Ajay discuss how their mom's influenced their desire to start home based businesses. Learn the reason most businesses fail. Key Takeaways: You have to take a leap of faith if you want to see success. Integrity is the number one aspect of business. Reinvest at least 10% of your income into your personal development every year. Tweetable Quotes: “Having a mentor is like having a time machine.” “People buy the product because they like you and they trust you.” “Mindset is everything.” To find out more information about the Home Based Business Podcast and host, Ryan Allen Bell, visit https://my.captivate.fm/ryanallenbell.com (ryanallenbell.com).