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Jay Conner returns to share his proven blueprint for effortlessly attracting private money without the dreaded "ask." Discover how to shift your mindset and leverage relationships to build a steady stream of private lenders. Learn practical strategies to streamline the process, avoid common pitfalls, and unlock the full potential of private money to supercharge your real estate investments. KEY TAKEAWAYS The right mindset a real estate investor must have to raise private money successfully How to properly approach potential lenders for a deal to fund An essential component in building relationships with private lenders Steps for initiating conversations about private money Why you should simplify the process of raising money for your funds RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Unlock the secrets to raising private money for your real estate deals in 7 days. Whether you're new to investing or looking to scale, this challenge has you covered. Start now at https://www.jayconner.com/7-day-challenge/! TWEETABLES "It's hard to own real estate without first owning the real estate between your ears." - Jay Conner "Desperation has got a smell to it, and it's not a good smell." - Jay Conner "When you separate conversations about private money and specific deals, it takes all the pressure off." - Jay Conner "Private lenders are not investing in your deals. These private lenders are investing in you. - Jay Conner ABOUT JAY CONNER Jay Conner, a nationally renowned real estate investor, faced frustrations in his initial investments due to large down payments, high origination fees, and restrictive rules imposed by banks. The situation worsened when his bank suddenly cut off his funding during a market downturn. This prompted Jay to explore alternative investment strategies like buying properties "Subject-To", using options, and buying with "Lease/Options.” Still needing a reliable funding source, Jay designed a unique system combining the best aspects of his research. With this system, he was able to secure $250,000 from his first prospect, followed by $2,150,000 in private funding within a few months. This system, dubbed "Where To Get The Money Now," revolutionized his investment career and helped him realize massive profits annually, despite living in a small city. CONNECT WITH JAY Website: Jay Conner LinkedIn: Jay Conner Facebook: Jay Conner - The Private Money Authority ASCEND Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today! How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life:
Description: Co-hosts Ryan Piansky, a graduate student and patient advocate living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic asthma, and Mary Jo Strobel, APFED's Executive Director, have a conversation about EOS Connection 2024, live at the conference. In this episode, Ryan and Mary Jo discuss highlights of EOS Connection 2024 including Ryan receiving the Founder's Award with his friend Zach, meeting many new patients and their families, and speaking with the wonderful researchers and presenters. They discuss the status of EoE as a rare disease, and how the awareness of many eosinophilic disorders is spreading. Ryan shares some of his childhood memories of the EOS Connection conference and how great it is to see so many young patients participating in the kids and teen program. Ryan and Mary Jo discuss conference session highlights, including multidisciplinary care teams, the transition from pediatric to adult care, and coping with chronic illness. They invite you to register to watch recordings of the conferenc, which will be available until the end of 2024. Listen in for more information about the EOS Connection 2024 conference. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is designed to support, not replace the relationship that exists between listeners and their healthcare providers. Opinions, information, and recommendations shared in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice. Decisions related to medical care should be made with your healthcare provider. Opinions and views of guests and co-hosts are their own. Key Takeaways: [:50] Ryan Piansky introduces the episode. He and co-host Mary Jo Strobel are live from EOS Connection 2024, APFED's annual patient education conference. [1:14] Mary Jo Strobel is happy to join Ryan for a wrap-up of key highlights and congratulates Ryan on receiving the Founder's Award. It was a joy for Mary Jo to present the award to Ryan. [1:38] It was a nice surprise for Ryan. Beth, one of the founders, gave a lovely speech about Ryan and Zach, the other award recipient. Ryan has known Zach for 20-plus years and they are life-long friends. They've known Beth for just as long. It was perfect. [2:23] Ryan's highlights of this year's conference were going down memory lane looking at the photos in the award presentation, meeting a lot of new patients and families, talking about experiences, and speaking with the wonderful researchers and speakers. [3:13] Mary Jo appreciated how the speakers delivered their messages in a way that was easy to understand. It was great to have them involved in the conference. [3:27] Mary Jo found it interesting when Dr. Spergel said on Friday that EoE may not be considered a rare disease for much longer and he raised the question: Is prevalence rising or are more people being diagnosed from better awareness around EoE? [3:57] Ryan also says it's interesting to hear. APFED doesn't want to be necessary. Ideally, everyone can see their pediatrician, get the diagnosis early, and get treatment early, not only for EoE but for everything else. [4:16] So many children come to APFED now, diagnosed early and on treatment options. On the adult side, so many people are coming to APFED saying they've lived with symptoms for years, not knowing what it was, and now have a diagnosis. [4:51] While EoE is becoming more common, there are the rarer eosinophilic subsets to talk about, HES (hypereosinophilic syndrome), eosinophilic fasciitis, and EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis). [5:50] Dr. Amy Klion joined the conference virtually but attended the reception onsite. She is crucial to some of the rare eosinophilic disease research projects. [5:59] Mary Jo found Friday's conversation with Drs. Sauer and McGowan about the management of EoE patients to be intriguing, in particular, when it was recognized that the GI and allergist might not always agree on approaches to treatment. [6:09] There was a lot of excitement around less-invasive diagnosistics. Mary Jo says it was fun to see the videos of Drs. Sauer and McGowan trying the string test. [6:25] Ryan has not yet tried the string test. It was fun for him to see that video of the two doctors trying it. The two doctors also shared their experience trying a six-food elimination diet. It was wonderful to have both doctors at the conference. [6:47] Holly Knotowicz could not join the podcast today but she and Ryan have talked before on the podcast about the importance of multidisciplinary care teams and how crucial they can be. [6:57] It was wonderful to hear from the doctors that they are working on multidisciplinary care teams on the pediatric side, through the transition process, and onto the adult side. Ryan hopes they can create a roadmap for other facilities to follow. [7:13] In the string test, the doctors both gagged at the end, but they made it through and both said their patients do a better job going through it with a straight face! The string test is now available at multiple U.S. sites. [7:42] For Mary Jo, it was fun to see so many kids and teens on site enjoying themselves in the activities and the mentorship they were having. A robotics team came on site. There was a fun Family Feud-style game. [8:11] Ryan says the activities were absolutely crucial for him growing up. It was one of his favorite parts of the conference, coming back year after year, being with his friends again in an environment where he was able to feel so normal and among peers. [8:29] Ryan says you can lead a pretty normal life with EoE or other eosinophilic disorders, but it's not something your school peers can relate to. Coming to the conference is so impactful. Ryan heard multiple kids say, “Wow, you're just like me!” [8:46] For Ryan, it's amazing that the conference can offer that environment for everybody. Ryan says it's wonderful to have the teen program with so many volunteers to help. Ryan met Zach in a kids and teen program and now he helps run them. [9:13] Many incredible volunteers came to help; Ryan mentions some by name. It's wonderful that the conferences have been able to create such a tight-knit community for these patients. [9:24] Mary Jo appreciated the volunteers doing the kids and teen programming this year for the conference and Amelia coming on-site as well. [9:38] Mary Jo liked the talk on coping with chronic illness and Dr. Kichline's advice that you may not be able to change the situation but you can change how you react to it. It's important for children to learn and adults to remember; you are not your disease. [10:06] Ryan remembers that point being emphasized when he was young. Thanks to APFED, we have a mentality here that you're a kid first and then you also have to deal with allergies, medicines, and doctors' appointments. [10:18] We want to make sure that you can enjoy school, enjoy your childhood, go out, hang out with friends, and be who you want to be without having to have EoE at the forefront of your identity. [10:32] That goes for all the other eosinophilic disorders and into adulthood. Those who were diagnosed 20 years ago are entering the workplace and figuring out how to be an adult with EoE. We have our lives first and part of that is managing this chronic illness. [10:55] Ryan says it was wonderful that they were able to talk to the disability lawyer. Part of the management of chronic illness is making sure that you can be an adult or a kid and have financial support through something like SSI or employer-based disability. [11:20] Mary Jo comments on the terrific presentations on the virtual day. It was great to hear from Dr. Fussner about EGPA. That tied in well with the new EGPA Toolkit that APFED launched this week in collaboration with the Vasculitis Foundation. [11:47] You can find the new EGPA Toolkit at APFED.org. [11:59] Ryan thinks it's exciting that the conference highlighted some of the more rare eosinophilic disease subsets. On the virtual day, presenters talked about EGPA, HES, eosinophilic asthma, and eosinophilic fasciitis. [12:12] Eosinophilic fasciitis is so rare. Two people were chatting in private messages beside a presentation that they had never talked to someone else with eosinophilic fasciitis. Ryan also saw there were multiple HES patients in person this year. [12:30] Ryan states that it is exciting to see patients even with these rare disease subsets being able to come together and hear about the latest research. [12:37] Mary Jo answers that's why we call it EOS Connection! Ryan agrees; we're making those patient connections even among these rare subsets. [12:47] Mary Jo had a fantastic time at the conference. She learned a lot and she hopes Ryan and everybody watching did, as well. [12:57] If you did not participate in the live events, Mary Jo and Ryan encourage you to visit APFED.org/conference and register to access the virtual conference to watch the recordings and explore the virtual poster hall and exhibit hall, through the end of 2024. [13:21] Ryan thanks our education partners for supporting this event. It was wonderful to have so many people here; he hopes everyone was able to enjoy the virtual event. Mentioned in This Episode: EOS Connection 2024 Conference APFED on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases Podcast apfed.org/egids apfed.org/specialist apfed.org/connections Tweetables: “It was so wonderful to hear from doctors working on multidisciplinary care teams on the pediatric side, through the whole transition process, and onto the adult side. I hope they can create a roadmap for other facilities.” — Ryan Piansky “It was fun to see so many kids and teens on site enjoying themselves in the activities and the mentorship they were having.” — Mary Jo Strobel “We have the new EGPA toolkit resource that we launched this week in collaboration with the Vasculitis Foundation. You can find that resource on APFED.org.” — Mary Jo Strobel “It's exciting that we were able to highlight some of these more rare disease subsets. In the virtual format, where we're able to reach so many more people, we talked about EGPA, HES, eosinophilic asthma, and even eosinophilic fasciitis.” — Ryan Piansky
In this second episode of the new series "Replicating the Stars in Your Pilates Instructor Team," host David Gunther explores reasons why clients may hesitate to provide a 5-star Google review for a clinical Pilates studio using the Pilates Can studio business as the example. Together with Pilates Can's other owner and Lead Instructor Claire Gunther, and Sales and Marketing Manager Tara Smith, they discuss real and hypothetical cases, emphasizing how feedback from clients can help improve services. Various scenarios, such as technological challenges and personal privacy concerns, are analyzed. The episode also highlights the importance of setting client expectations and the collaborative process between instructors, the business, and clients. Lastly, it introduces next week's discussion on the benefits of a synergistic relationship between clients, instructors, and the business. Tweetables“It's a collaborative process. It's a partnership between our instructors, the business, and the clients to help them build that excellent Pilates exercise habit. That's something that we try to deal with right up front, but even that being the case, (false) expectations might still come through.”David Gunther – Director Pilates Can / Pilates BusinessGet the Full Show NotesWant access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's episode? Visit https://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au/21Want to learn more about Pilates Business?Learn from other business owners, other prominent leaders in our profession and in our Pilates industry from around the world to benefit your Pilates studio, your Pilates business, your Pilates career and ultimately your life.Our purpose here at Pilates Business Podcast and at http://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au is to help you create your Pilates business success.Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!Send us a Text Message.Want to learn more about Pilates Business?Learn from other business owners, other prominent leaders in our profession and in our Pilates industry from around the world to benefit your Pilates studio, your Pilates business, your Pilates career and ultimately your life.Our purpose here at Pilates Business Podcast and at http://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au is to help you create your Pilates business success.Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!Send us a Text Message.Want to learn more about Pilates Business?Learn from other business owners, other prominent leaders in our profession and in our Pilates industry from around the world to benefit your Pilates Send us a Text Message.Want to learn more about Pilates Business?Learn from other business owners, other prominent leaders in our profession and in our Pilates industry from around the world to benefit your Pilates studio, your Pilates business, your Pilates career and ultimately your life.Our purpose here at Pilates Business Podcast and at http://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au is to help you create your Pilates business success.Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!
We all catch ourselves saying, “I just don't have enough time,” especially as a property management business owner. In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull talk about the excuse of not having enough time and using time more effectively in property management. You'll Learn [01:25] The excuse of not having enough time [05:29] You can buy more time [10:08] Energy management vs. time management [13:23] Doing a time study [16:04] Don't fight your natural energy level Tweetables “It's not actually true to say we don't have time. What we're really saying is, ‘This is not a priority for me right now.'” “Time is a currency you can buy.” “You should not be trading your time for money. If you own a business.” “It's really about energy management, not time management when you're an entrepreneur.” Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive TalkRoute Referral Link Transcript [00:00:00] Jason: It's really about energy management, not time management when you're an entrepreneur. It's about managing that currency of energy. And what I find is we have endless amounts of energy if we're doing the things that we love, that we enjoy doing. [00:00:15] Welcome DoorGrowers, to the DoorGrowShow. If you are a property management entrepreneur that wants to add doors, make a difference, increase revenue, help others, impact lives, and you are interested in growing in business and life, and you're open to doing things a bit differently, then you are a DoorGrower. DoorGrower property managers love the opportunities, daily variety, unique challenges, and freedom that property management brings. Many in real estate think you're crazy for doing it. You think they're crazy for not because you realize that property management is the ultimate, high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. We're your hosts, property management growth experts, Jason Hull and Sarah Hull, the owners of DoorGrow. [00:01:09] Now let's get into the show. All right. So the topic we discussed last night about talking about on the podcast today is time. [00:01:20] Time excuse. "I don't have enough time." [00:01:23] We hear this a lot. Every day. "I don't have time. I don't have time. I don't have enough time to do this." So we're talking about the time excuse and You know sometimes... we've got this amazing mastermind. Sometimes clients want to cancel. And we have a really low churn rate. We keep clients, so we're usually surprised when somebody wants to cancel. And when we find out and ask why, we got this from one of our mentors, but we now ask the question, "is this a time thing or a money thing?" Which has proven to be really effective because a lot of times it's just a time thing and time is easily solvable. [00:01:59] If it's a money thing, then that's easily solvable too. That's easily solvable too. Just a different route. That's all. So let's talk about time. I've got two clients right now actually that it was a time thing and they're still staying in the program and it's very easy to keep people in the program if it's just a time thing because they're always like, "Oh, we love the program. I just, I don't have time to do all this stuff right now." So what do we say about time? [00:02:21] Sarah: So this is, I think the thing that I hear the most from property managers. Period. Just, especially in this business is, "Oh my God, I just don't have time for anything. Like I feel like I'm spending my whole day working," and we'll come across clients who are working anywhere from eight to 16 hours a day and that's normal for them. [00:02:45] Jason: Yeah. So it's our job to get them out of that. Yeah. [00:02:49] Sarah: If you're working eight to 16 hours a day, I'm talking to you. [00:02:53] Jason: So we have a training that we did once called the priorities training, and it was all about time really. But the reason we called it the priorities training is because saying, "I don't have time," is a very victim sort of phrase. [00:03:05] It's not actually true. You can't legitimately go to any other human being on the planet and say, "I don't have time" when we all are allotted the same number of hours in a day. We've all been given the same amount of currency each day. What's different though, it's not actually true to say we don't have time. [00:03:23] What we're really saying is "this is not a priority for me right now." Or our priorities are just off. So it's really more about priorities. The more honest answer is "I am not making time for this right now because I'm prioritizing something else." And so if you're the type of person that goes around saying, "I don't have time. I don't have time for this," then you are using victim language. This is not effective language if you want to actually be in control of your life. You recognize that you are the creator of your universe, your life, your world. Like you have choice, right? And to walk around saying, "I don't have time" is like putting on the blinders and saying, "the world just takes control of everything I have to do. I have no control of my life," right? You're not a slave. You're not a servant to somebody else. You have control and autonomy over your time. And so you're just making choices. And so the more honest answer would be not to say, "I don't have time," would be to say, "I'm choosing something else right now," right? [00:04:25] Be honest about that. If what you're spending, what you think you should be spending your time on is not really your priority, then maybe you're not really being honest with yourself. Maybe your priority is something else. Maybe your priority right now is family. Maybe your priority right now is another business. [00:04:39] We run into this with clients sometimes, their priority is their brokerage. And they're doing real estate deals. It's not the property management side. [00:04:45] Sarah: And in the property management side, sometimes their focus is the property management side, but they're prioritizing all the wrong things. [00:04:53] Yeah. They're prioritizing all the little things that the day to day tactical work that has to be done. It has to be done by somebody, but it doesn't probably have to be done by you, right? [00:05:05] Jason: So what I find is even the two clients that I'm coaching right now helping them get out of this time sort of constraint, they both have assistants, they have team members. [00:05:14] They have an assistant? Yeah, they have assistants. And so what's really funny is that when we say we don't have time and then we are paying other people for their time so that we can have more time, then we're missing something. We're not doing something effective. [00:05:29] Sarah: Time is a currency you can buy. Yeah. So to say, "Oh I don't have enough time." You have the same amount of time that everybody else has. Some people are just more effective with their time than others, which is why they're able to do so much or do so much so quickly or be so successful. However, with time, that's the beauty of it is you can literally purchase more time. [00:05:50] You can purchase time of another human being. Yeah. To help move your business forward. [00:05:54] Jason: So one of the concepts that I got from one of my mentors in the past, Alex Charfen, he shared this concept called the five currencies and the five currencies that you have to invest in your own life and in your business are time, energy, focus, cash, and effort. [00:06:11] Now, I believe the most important of those, the scarcest resource of all those is time. We're all going to die. Time is the most significant currency. Time is the most significant currency. It's the most limited. We can do a lot of things to try and have more time and live life a little longer. [00:06:31] But time is a limited currency. The other ones. We can maximize, but we can't generally do a whole lot to maximize time. We can do a lot to shorten it. So we buy time, right? What's crazy to me though, is that when people start working, they don't have a lot, right? When people start into the workforce, the one thing they can sell though is pieces of their life. [00:06:54] They can sell time. So it's pretty wild that I can go out into the marketplace. And I can buy people's time. Like they will pay, like I can give them money and they will give me chunks of their life. They're like, "here you go." As a business owner, we want to get out of the trap of being paid for our time. [00:07:12] We don't want to be paid an hourly wage or being taking care of like hourly. We want to get out of the time trap. [00:07:20] Sarah: You should not be trading your time for money. If you own a business. [00:07:24] Jason: Smart business owners are buying people's time with money and not giving their time for money. And so we want to shift that as a business owner and property management is a great business model for that. You can create a lot of leverage. You can build up a lot of doors in your portfolio, and it's not about time. It's not about, Oh I have this many hours. It's all me, right? You can systematize the business. You can get other people to do things for you. [00:07:45] And so we want to. I want to make sure that we make time something enjoyable. And so we've talked about the four reasons before, but we want to make sure you have more fulfillment in the time that you're spending, that you have more freedom, more a sense of autonomy, more a sense of contribution and more support from your team, right? [00:08:06] The four reasons. And then there's a fifth reason of safety and certainty. So we want to get more and more of those as the business progresses and as we grow in the business and as we grow in entrepreneurship. But a lot of business owners end up with less and less time, less and less fulfillment, less and less freedom, less and less of a sense of like of contribution. [00:08:27] And they then burn themselves out even as they build a team. So we want to make sure that we don't do. But what are some of the time excuses or time challenges and then maybe we can talk about how we deal with those briefly and how to get [00:08:41] Sarah: out of it. I think what's probably. Because there's a gazillion excuses you can come up with, right? [00:08:47] Leases take forever or tenants always call me or what, whatever it is. And every in, in every business, there's always going to be an infinite number of things that can just eat up all of your time. That's how it works in every business. This is how it works. What we need to do though, is really figure out what are the things that I actually enjoy doing and how can I do more of those things? [00:09:08] And then the things that I really hate doing, how can I do less of those things? So how would the time that I have, and if I'm willing to invest, because every minute that you put into your business is an investment. So if you're willing to invest eight hours a day in your business, and if you're working for someone else, it just means you're investing eight hours a day into their business, right? [00:09:31] So you might as well invest in your own. So if you're investing eight hours a day into your business, what can I do in those eight hours a day to really make a difference? And what? In those eight hours a day, can I do that's going to make me happy? Because if you're spending eight hours a day and you hate every minute of it and you're going, "oh my god Is it five o'clock yet? Like I can't wait for this to be over. Is it the weekend yet? Because I can't wait for that to be done," Then you're probably doing the wrong things in your business, and you need to be able to purchase somebody else's time to offload those things that somebody else would actually enjoy doing [00:10:08] Jason: So it's really about energy management, not time management when you're an entrepreneur. [00:10:13] It's about managing that currency of energy. And what I find is we have endless amounts of energy if we're doing the things that we love, that we enjoy doing. It like gives us energy. Those are our plus signs energetically. [00:10:26] Sarah: If you're charging our batteries at a party and they just go. The party is done and they're still gabbing away and they're like handing out, whatever and they're like, "oh, let me get your number Oh, let me hook up with you and let me like get-" It's like "guys, wrap up." But there's like that one person who's still going and it's like you have to kick him You're like I don't care where you go. Just don't go here anymore. Go take this elsewhere That's because they really enjoy that. They're like in their element. They're like, "I love talking to people. I love connecting with people. I love networking. I love this. They can do it all day long." Me, I can't do that because I'm much more of an introvert. [00:11:04] So the things that you really enjoy truly will energize you. And you'll find them fun and you want to do them instead of just constantly checking the clock. "What time is it now? How long? Oh, geez. How many more calls do I have to do? Oh, I have to do two hours of calls a day. Ah, crap. All right. Like maybe I can dial real slow." [00:11:20] Jason: Yeah. And so I think one of the mistakes we make early in the early stages and entrepreneurs, we assume that we need to find people like ourselves. Or we just do because we like ourselves to some degree. But we want to find people that their plus signs are our minus signs, right? [00:11:37] That's where they're a match for us, right? So there are a lot of things that Sarah enjoys that I do not enjoy. He would not. And there's definitely things that are the reverse. right? And you want to find and build a team of people that basically are happy and enjoy your minus signs and are not like you. [00:11:58] Instead of making the assumption, "this sucks, and now I got to find somebody to give this sucky thing to, because I hate maintenance coordination. And now I got to find somebody else that's going to hate it." When you make those assumptions, then you sometimes attract people that are like you and that hate it. But you need to find people that's their plus sign. So we can keep everybody in your team in their plus signs. And if you're not in your plus signs, your team members definitely aren't. It's just really rare that you'll have a business owner that's absolutely miserable, they are holding onto all these hats and things they don't enjoy wearing... so we got to make sure that we move the things off our plate onto people's plates that enjoy it, but you cannot build the right team for you around the wrong person. [00:12:38] You have to be showing up as the right person. You have to constantly be moving towards your plus signs. So how do we get you out of all the minus signs and focus on the plus signs? So these two clients, I've got them doing a two week time study right now. And this is the foundation. [00:12:51] This is the foundation of getting clarity on what things do I enjoy and don't I enjoy because sometimes as entrepreneurs, we just tolerate a lot. It becomes white noise. We just do what we feel like we're supposed to do. " I'm the boss. I have to do sales or I'm the boss. I have to do the accounting" and there's really nothing you have to be doing in the business. [00:13:09] Sarah: And just because you can do it doesn't mean you enjoy doing it. So can you fill all the roles in your business? Yeah. Because at some point it was just you. So of course you can do it, but it doesn't mean that you like doing it. [00:13:23] Jason: So they're doing their time studies and they got to do it for two weeks because the first week they learn a lot of things. [00:13:27] Like we found three major problems in my coaching call with one of the clients that's been doing his time study already for a week, three major time problems. Like one was he was spending an hour to do something after three o'clock. It was taking him an hour to do something that takes him 10 minutes to do in the morning, right? [00:13:44] So we talked about. His time and how he's becoming less effective at the end of the day because his brain chemicals aren't properly functioning. And then it related to sleep. And so then we were like, "okay, we've got to figure out some hacks for sleep. How do we get the circadian rhythm?" Because he believed his rhythm was messed up because of like working nights previously for a long time. So he had this belief that he was on a schedule. I'm like, "okay we can get your body on a different schedule and affect the circadian rhythm by using light, sunlight in the morning and stuff like this" and some other hacks. So we got into that and that he had two other major issues and he wasn't leveraging his assistant properly. He wasn't doing daily planning. And these are super easy things to install to create a lot more productivity and a lot more space and to actually leverage the team members that this particular client has. [00:14:34] And so the second week of his time study is going to look very different than the first week. Now, the other mistake we make when it comes to time is our team members will say, "I don't have any more time. So when your team members say that, what I find is it's also still a lie, right? And so usually, I'll have my team members do a time study to prove it. [00:14:53] And usually the first time study that a team member does, they magically have 30 percent more time available. Almost always. So it usually takes about two or three time studies before they legitimately need an assistant or some support or you need to hire or get some help or advice, get some software or whatever. [00:15:11] But after you do a time study, a lot of clarity comes out. You're like, "why are you spending four hours doing this?" " This happens and it does this." And you're like, "cool, let's solve that problem." So you'll be able to use your creativity and your innovative mind as to solve problems time wise for your team members. [00:15:27] And this allows you to get a lot more yield from your existing team, rather than just assuming because they're busy that they are productive and they are doing everything that you need them to do and that you need to go hire more people because then you artificially are building out a much more expensive team than you actually need. [00:15:47] It's not based on proof or reality and the evidence or proof that you need an assistant and what you should have your assistant do. And that eventually that. Assistant or team member needs their own assistant is all should be based on time studies should be based on looking at time [00:16:04] Sarah: You brought up something you touched on it really quickly that I've taught on this on the scale call I think a few times is figuring out what your energy levels are like and don't try to fight your body like literally every body is different. [00:16:19] So some people they're morning people like this one. Some people are not like me. So if you feel really energized in the morning, then utilize that time. And use that time when you feel fresh, when you feel energized, when you feel like, "Hey, I'm like, good to go," use that time to do the most, either the most difficult thing or the thing that's going to take the most amount of brain power. [00:16:46] Or if you're doing something like sales and you feel like you're in your element, do it then. And if you're more like me where I'm more effective in the afternoon, then. Shift those things to the afternoon. But a lot of times people, they go, "Oh, I have to do this. And it's like sales secrets will say that the morning is the best time to do this, so I must do this in the morning." If you're trying to fight with your own body and your own rhythm and how you're feeling, if you're trying to do sales calls and you have low energy and you feel like "I just, I don't want to do this. I feel like I'm either not ready for the day or I'm done for the day." [00:17:24] You're probably doing it at the wrong time. So the tasks that are going to take a lot of brain power. Don't try to force yourself to do them when you have really low energy levels because it will take a lot longer and you're probably going to make a lot of mistakes, whereas otherwise you can just fly through it. [00:17:41] Maybe you know that at least like the back of your hand, it's no problem. But if your energy levels are low or if you're feeling off, then you have to maybe double or triple check some things. [00:17:51] Jason: You bring up a really good point. These two clients that I'm coaching, we talked about daily planning. [00:17:57] So daily planning is a great way to get more juice from your day and set the intention, but daily planning. I'd like to do the daily planning in the morning because that's when I'm freshest, I have the best ideas. I can think through things. But for some they probably should be doing it in the evening because like they can't go to bed without unloading their brain. [00:18:18] I can just shut down. I just go to sleep. I don't worry about a thing. I can just go to bed. I'm like, it's bedtime. But for a lot of my clients, a lot of other people, maybe you listening, you might not be able to do that. So you might be like, "man, I just keep thinking about all the stuff." And until you get that stuff out of your head and it's on paper where it's safe. [00:18:36] They say the Chinese proverb is the palest ink is stronger than the best memory. When we get it out of our head, it reduces our anxiety and we no longer have to worry that we're going to lose that thing. So I use the notes app on my phone. I put notes all over the place. I just get things out of my head. [00:18:52] So daily planning is a great process to unload everything out of your head. So that you can go to bed and get some good rest. And so for one of the clients, that was what I advised. Do your daily planning in the evenings so that you can go to sleep, get good sleep and wake up in the morning and you already have a plan and you're ready to attack the day. [00:19:10] And then you will know how to leverage your assistant. You'll know how to leverage your team members because you made a plan. And the next step in getting a big to do list is to give it to your team members. So if you have two, three team members, like this client did, then they can give these to their team members, anything that they can so it's not sitting on their plate, eating up headspace and stressing them out, and taking up their day and so then they're able to give up some of that time chunk to somebody else to eat. So cool All right. Anything else we should say about time or this time? Excuse and how to kill these time excuses so that they should be focused on? [00:19:46] One of the things I ask the clients I'm like, "cool if we create this space if we you are able to give more to your assistants and you free up your time and you've got more time... what are you going to use that time for? How are you going to allocate that? What are you going to do that's going to make the business more money or move you forward or make your life better?" And so I think that's the other thing is we need to have a plan for what are we going to do with our time because we have no incentive to create more space or create more bandwidth or create more time if it's just going to mean we're going to be more miserable, right? So we need to figure out what are we going to use this extra time for? It's just like making money. You need a goal. Like "I'm going to go buy this nice car if I make more money." So it's going to motivate me. You need some sort of motivation. What am I going to do with this extra time? If you enjoy doing sales or growing the business or business development, that might be a really great place to invest that time because then it's going to make you more money and which you can use to buy more freedom. Maybe it's to get a BDM because you don't like doing sales, something like that. [00:20:43] Sarah: So once you free up your time, then you have offloaded a lot of the things you hate, you have some extra time, and now you can decide "what do I actually want to do with that time?" Because if you don't wake up in the morning and go, "what do I want to do with my day today?" Then you may have a time problem. [00:21:00] Jason: All right. So for those of you listening, if you're like, "man, I'm really been in this time trap. Like I've been stuck doing the same default future for the last two or three years. Every January comes around, I'm like, 'I've got big goals.'" And you still are miserable, you're still wearing all the same hats, you haven't really made progress in adding doors. Then it's time to admit you may need some good advice. You may need some extra ideas. You may need some knowledge outside of yourself. And the slowest way to grow your business is to do it all by yourself. It's time to reach out and get some help and we can help you collapse time significantly and that's what it's all about. [00:21:42] That's what coaching is all about is collapsing time, helping you find ways to just shorten the time of learning, the time of making mistakes to learn, the time of figuring things out, like what actually works, what gets results, what helps you outdoors quickly, how do we lower costs? So we want to help you figure that out. [00:22:00] So reach out to us at DoorGrow and go to DoorGrow.com. Until next time, everybody to our mutual growth, bye everyone. [00:22:07] you just listened to the #DoorGrowShow. We are building a community of the savviest property management entrepreneurs on the planet in the DoorGrowClub. Join your fellow DoorGrow Hackers at doorgrowclub.com. Listen, everyone is doing the same stuff. SEO, PPC, pay-per-lead content, social direct mail, and they still struggle to grow! 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In part one of the SEO Minefield series, David and Tara discuss their experience navigating the complex world of search engine optimisation (SEO) for their Clinical Pilates business, Pilates Can.They share their experiences of working with various SEO consultants and strategies over the past 10 years and stress the importance of understanding your own business and target market for successful SEO. David and Tara also touch on the challenges of keeping up with the changes in SEO and hint at using a new Australian-based specialist SEO company, which they plan to reveal and interview in future episodes.Stay tuned for the next episode where the duo plans to share more of their journey, and reveal valuable insights about SEO for small businesses in the clinical Pilates industry.Tweetables“It's that symbiosis that we were talking about. Getting all of these little elements, and how they all fit together to provide an optimal result for your business. Both through SEO, and then all of your other marketing.”Tara Smith – Sales & Marketing Manager, Pilates Can / Pilates BusinessGet the Full Show NotesWant access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's episode? Visit https://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au/10Want to learn more about Pilates Business?Learn from other business owners, other prominent leaders in our profession and in our Pilates industry from around the world to benefit your Pilates studio, your Pilates business, your Pilates career and ultimately your life.Our purpose here at Pilates Business Podcast and at http://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au is to help you create your Pilates business success.Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today!
Several property managers find themselves feeling alone in their difficult market. It might feel impossible to grow after being stagnant for so long. In this episode, property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull sit down with DoorGrow client Brian Bean to talk about how he grew his property management business despite the challenges he faced. You'll Learn [01:55] Getting started in property management [06:20] Making business partnerships work [09:47] Shifting from real estate to property management [18:21] What's next for your property management business? Tweetables “It's really difficult for partnerships to be successful because for most people, the ego is getting in the way.” “What you focus on is what you get.” “Until we learn how to get and find people that we feel safe with, I don't think we're supposed to trust.” “When you get really great people, it's not hard to trust them.” Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive TalkRoute Referral Link Transcript [00:00:00] Brian: After 10 years of just being flat from 30 to 35 units. And then now literally doubled it last week. And that's been from following your instruction, your philosophies and you know, focusing on building this business. [00:00:15] Jason: Welcome DoorGrowers to the DoorGrowShow. If you are a property management entrepreneur that wants to add doors, make a difference, increase revenue, help others, impact lives, and you are interested in growing in business and life, and you're open to doing things a bit differently then you are a DoorGrower. DoorGrower, property managers love the opportunities, daily variety, unique challenges, and freedom that property management brings. Many in real estate think you're crazy for doing it. You think they're crazy for not, because you realize that property management is the ultimate, high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. [00:00:58] We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, Build awareness, change perception, expand the market and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. I'm your host, property management growth expert, Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow, along with Sarah Hull, co owner and COO of DoorGrow. Now let's get into the show. [00:01:18] So our guest today we're hanging out with Brian Bean, who is one of our clients and Brian your company is Dream Big Property Management. [00:01:28] Brian: That's right. We're in Merced, California. [00:01:30] Jason: All right. In Merced, California. So Brian welcome to the show. Oh, Riverside. You said Riverside. [00:01:37] Okay. Got it. I know this area. So yeah, I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga. So just a little bit near there. So Brian tell us a little bit about your journey and how you got into property management and then eventually how you stumbled across DoorGrow, I guess. [00:01:55] Brian: Right, so, I was a newspaper editor and reporter and I got a job, grew up in the Pacific Northwest, got a journalism degree, got a job in Palm Springs on the Daily Newspaper, and moved to California in the 80s. [00:02:11] And so I did that for 13 or 14 years toward the end I, you know, coming from an entrepreneurial background, my uncle gave me my first, second, third job when I was a kid he owned a, like, old style service station. So I grew up in that small business atmosphere. And when I went to work in newspapers, you know, I had these lofty aspirations, these utopian ideas, you know, you're getting your twenties about doing something to change the world or, you know, to have an impact. And I found out after about 10 years, that was just, it's just another corporate job. And so I was looking around for something else and I looked at a lot of different businesses. [00:02:55] And I ended up coming upon real estate and I was able to, while I was a newspaper editor, I was able to buy five, two five unit apartment buildings in Palm Spring. Nice. And that was my introduction to property management. I was pretty much doing that during the day. We were putting out newspapers in a, from like three in the afternoon to midnight, you know, the press would roll at midnight and and I did it all, you know, I, from everything from dealing with the tenants face to, you know, patch and drywall to whatever collecting rents, chasing rents, made all the mistakes. [00:03:33] And I was, it was self education trial by fire. And then a few years later, I went into real estate full time and sales. I had a partner in the apartments who was actually the listing agent on those apartments at the time, but he invited me into real estate full time in 2001. [00:03:49] And then we were off on a, and it was a run. And so I, I did property management for a while from on our own properties. And then I've just morphed into sales and we were pretty successful and very busy and then the market crashed, and you know, we just kind of moved with the market. [00:04:08] Jason: And when was that? [00:04:09] Like 2006, [00:04:11] Brian: maybe, or? [00:04:11] Yeah. So 2006 at least in our area, it was August, 2006 when we peaked sales wise. And in 2007, we had, I don't know, a dozen listings and nobody, you couldn't buy a showing, you know? And so 2007, it was the real estate market was, you know, dead man walking. It was, there was nobody really knew what was happening? Well, the masses, right? Some people knew, right? There was stuff going on obviously on wall street, but, the masses didn't know what was happening. Prices stayed up for awhile and they were, it was just like that, that hovering just before the, you know, you throw a ball in the air and it just kind of floats at the apex for a moment right before 2008 and then wow. [00:04:54] Right. Who knew? Yeah. So, You we just kind of morphed with it. I've worked, I did a lot of, I helped a lot of people with short sales, we worked in foreclosures and. And then I met my current business partner in sales working in an REO house as a buyer's agent. And we started our own company, Dream Big Real Estate, and that was 2008, 2009. [00:05:15] So from there, a couple of years later I just happened to say to my partner, you know, even though we were very busy, I said, "I really think we should launch a property management division" because at that time, my mentality was, it's a place where we can create sales listings, right? [00:05:35] And so we did that for a few years. And, you know, the interesting thing about it was that we didn't do any marketing. It was just really word of mouth, but. The day that I mentioned that to my partner, Tim, he just said, "yeah, cool, whatever." Right. he knew I was going to probably be working on it because I had the background in it, but I didn't tell anybody. [00:05:55] And the next day the phone rang and our first property management client just was calling out of the blue. Still have them, still work with them. [00:06:03] And then a week later, somebody else called. And it was the same thing, and that was our second client. Still working with them as well. And the, you know, I'm not into rubbing crystals or sleeping under pyramids, but you know, you ask the universe and the universe will provide. [00:06:19] Jason: One of the things that you mentioned, Brian, that I think's really interest is, it sounds like part of your journey, like there's this importance you've probably realized in partnerships. [00:06:28] because you've mentioned multiple times, you know, you partner with the listing agent and then eventually you partner with Tim. And so how is finding the right partners been instrumental in your growth and your progress? [00:06:41] Brian: Well, I will say this is that later on more recently, this year, they have broken out the property management business that was running as part of our real estate sales business. I've broken that out separately, and I'm now solo doing that. Right. Have had partners in the past, and I have found working with partners to be that there's advantages and disadvantages. Totally. It's hard to find, it's really difficult for partnerships to be successful because most people, the ego is getting in the way or, you know, there becomes a battle about, you know, who's doing what, who deserves this, who deserves that. [00:07:24] Yeah. Personality wise, I'm kind of roll with it person, you know? I'm more of a solution oriented person. Just what we need to get from point A to point B, what's the best way to do that? What for the good of the company, not necessarily for what's best for me personally. Yeah. So I've gone through a couple of partnerships with different people, I have been able to make that work from my point of view, because. [00:07:49] Because of my personality type, I think, but it is not for the the weak hearted, you know, I mean, it is some days are a lot harder than others. [00:07:58] Jason: I've seen some of the most successful I've seen have really healthy partnerships in some of the worst situations I've seen where they couldn't grow because one was like an anchor, not willing to move and they had just as much decision making power and until they were able to get that partner out of the business, they weren't able to progress. So it can be a boost in the positive, but it's really difficult to find a really good match. [00:08:24] Brian: Yeah, and that's the thing is like, I'm more of a behind the scenes person, just in general, I'm more like I can implement. I generally will have the ideas as well, but I'm the one that I'm kind of a control freak, quite frankly, and so one of my character flaws is right now that I'm trying to work on is feeling like I need to touch everything, you know, because that's that is a throttle in the business. [00:08:48] Jason: Well, I think we all start there. Every entrepreneur starts there, so everybody listening should be able to empathize with that because you know we want to do a good job because we care. We want to look good. We care about how we look right like whatever it is. The challenge with being a control freak is trust and until we learn how to get and find people that we feel safe with, I don't think we're supposed to trust, you know. We're not supposed to just trust blindly. We need to find people that deserve to be trusted and know how to build that team. And that's probably kind of the next level, right? Is for you maybe is to build that team of people that you trust because when you get really great people, it's not hard to trust them. [00:09:30] Yeah. But they need to match you. Like they need to be a good coach. And then it's a lot easier to trust them. And so in this journey, you split out your business and then you have a property management business. It's all yours. You're still doing real estate stuff also? You still connected to that? [00:09:47] Brian: I am, but my mentality has shifted. It's probably been more than two years since the first time I talked to someone from your company and yet we didn't start with your company until, when was it, March this year? It was a two year lag of wrapping my mind around the philosophy of, Just making the shift, right? [00:10:06] Because property management always for us was a, just a holding place for future sales listings. And now, it's the business. Property management's the business and sales is ancillary benefit. [00:10:21] Jason: So what prompted that shift? How did your brain work that out eventually? [00:10:25] Brian: I think it's a combination of a variety of things. Having now 20 plus years in the business, I've been through an up and a down and an up and a flat, right? Who knows what the next one looks like. Is it eighties, nineties, or is it two thousands downturn? Yeah. And where I am in life, right. And I mean, do I want to work forever? Just slinging, right? Do I want to be out there, you know, showing, opening doors at, you know, 68 years old? [00:10:57] Jason: And chasing deals? Yeah. [00:10:59] Brian: So mailbox money, right. Building a business that's sellable. Right now, or up until this point, I should say, it has been 100 percent every dollar that comes into our house is product of my labor, and that is a train coming down the track. [00:11:19] Right. So I needed to make some changes now that would have dramatic impacts on my future. If I wanted to change what I was doing, you know. [00:11:27] Jason: Yeah. Got it. Yeah. That switch from kind of recognizing you're kind of trading time for dollars to realizing, "Hey maybe I want to build something." [00:11:36] I mean, it's really tempting because you close one real estate deal, that can be a lot of money, but eventually I think there's a lot of real estate agents that wake up to this, that they're like, "Hey, if real estate kind of takes a nosedive or do I want to do this forever?" Maybe not. [00:11:52] Property management might be a really great business model. [00:11:55] Brian: Like I said, we did our sales under under Better Homes and Gardens now, and I don't know, did I say that? Maybe in my own head. So the property management is under my own brokerage. The sales that we do, we work under Better Homes and Gardens. [00:12:10] I, you know, Tim and I as sales agents here until this year, we've been the number one agent, like since we came here. So seven, eight years, however long it's been. I do see the changes. I have seen the changes come in and perhaps it's a little bit of you just mental scar tissue from the crash of, you know, '8, '9, '10, ' 11. Yeah. It's just, you know, because the cracks have been forming in the foundation of this real estate sales market for a few years. Right. And it's been propped up artificially by government policies. Yeah. For three, four years. Right. And so, I've been waiting for a shoe to drop quite frankly. [00:12:51] And so two years ago a guy used to work for you, Jon. I called Jon back in like February this year. "Hey, Jon, you still working over at DoorGrow?" Jon was actually the one who said to me two years ago, two and a half years ago now, " if you do this, our expectation is that you're going to change your philosophy. You're going to be a property manager who doesn't do sales." What? That took me a while to embrace. [00:13:17] Jason: Yeah. Yeah. Jon's a good friend of mine. We just went out to lunch recently. He's really sharp, dude. So, you know, I'm really curious, Brian, this journey from being a reporter for a while to real estate, to now shifting your identity into being a property manager, and that's the focus. How do you feel the reporter in you helps the property manager? [00:13:44] Brian: Yeah, perfect proving ground. It's who I am is based on education, information gathering, being an advocate for consumers, right? [00:13:56] That's what I was trained to be as a reporter and editor, as a journalist, and that just morphs perfectly into what I do now, which is to look after my client's financial well being, right? And it doesn't hurt that I tend to over explain things, right? Because that's what I do, right? Is my job is to go out and gather information and then provide it in an objective way so that people can then make the best decisions for them and their family, right? So that's being a reporter, right? It is to shine a light on the facts so that people can decide. I mean, sometimes you got to take them by the hand and lead them down the path, right, educating them along the way. Yeah, for sure. [00:14:37] Sarah: So what was the thing that made you go, "all right, I'm finally going to do this. Like I'm going to jump on board, get involved with DoorGrow and start really focusing on this property management thing? [00:14:49] Brian: Yeah. So earlier this year I had been kicking around, you know, you're looking at numbers, right? Kicking around the idea of "how much more time do I want to do this?" [00:14:59] And there were some personal things that got into it too, because you start looking at relationships and your family and looking at the things that are most important in your life. And priority wise, where have they been on your list? And so I decided I wanted to make some changes and then I lost some friends and family members just in the past year. [00:15:25] And so, one of the things that I picked up in the newspaper was Spending too much time in the office and and spending the less time seeing family and, you know, coming out of COVID and just, it's just like a combination of a lot of things all crashing together at one time. [00:15:41] Sarah: We are under attack in our house right now. [00:15:43] We have groceries being delivered. [00:15:45] Jason: Dogs are going nuts. [00:15:49] Our professional podcast, everybody, so. [00:15:53] Brian: Anyway, so that was you know, some personal stuff came up and I decided to reevaluate. Now, in the past 10 plus years, I've been doing property management. [00:16:04] providing a supply of say two to six listings a year and making that shift. I don't know, it was a conversation with my wife and you know, running numbers and trying to figure out like, is it even possible? And there's a transition period because what you focus on is what you get. Right. So if I start focusing a hundred percent on property management, and how is that going to affect my income for people? You know, because what I do today in sales, that's not income for 90 days. Right. So at some point you have to be able to make that transition. And so, you know, it was a bit of a leap of faith. [00:16:42] And so, like I said, when I called Jon to ask if he was still working with you guys, then he said, no. He called me back though, but he said no, but he then referred me over to somebody. So, but making that switch, it wasn't an overnight decision by any means. [00:16:58] I agonized over it. It was sleepless nights, some nights. But I knew that I had to do something. [00:17:04] Jason: So, well, you took a big risk then this leap of faith and then jumped on board with DoorGrow, decided to focus on property management. You feel like you made a good choice? [00:17:14] Brian: Yes. You don't know what you don't know. And so, I've been on a journey of learning what other people are doing, best practices, ancillary services to go along, you know, support type pieces of everything from other streams of income that are related that are, you know, not just management fees and placement fees, right? [00:17:37] I mean, there's a variety, but it's crazy what I've implemented just in the past six months, it's just been an insane pace and now I'm like eight days away from moving to a new, property management portal, and that will be the cherry on top, really. Most of the footwork of putting the foundation together will be mostly done, and then it's digging into processes. [00:18:02] Jason: Awesome. Yeah. So. Yeah. So you've made a lot of changes to your business and you said you've been learning it at an insane pace. So hopefully we're not making you bored with all this stuff. We've got plenty of stuff, right? It can be a bit overwhelming. We give the feedback on. So Brian, well, what's what's next for you in the future? [00:18:25] Brian: Right now I'm just trying to continue to learn from you and I'm just focusing on growing the number of doors that we manage and creating a business that will have sustainable and continuous growth and then part of the process has been, yes, putting the tools in place and doing the things that you know, I've been advised to do to create this and grow this business. [00:18:53] But when you start, you don't necessarily believe it, right? It truly is that leap of faith. And over time, my belief is starting to catch up with my activity. And so, you know, to go like when last week we literally hit the doubling point of when we started with you and after 10 years of just being flat from 30 to 35 units. And then now literally doubled it last week. And that's been from following your instruction, your philosophies and you know, focusing on building this business. [00:19:30] Jason: Yeah. Well, I'm glad that the next 30 doors didn't take 10 years. That's awesome. Doubling in four months and I think things will speed up from here. So, well, I think that's a good place to end on. I think that's really awesome. So we appreciate you as a client. It's been great seeing your progress. You know, I think there's a lot of property managers out there that are like you, they come from the real estate industry. They want to get out of the hunt and the chase. Maybe they've been doing property management for even a decade, but you know, they haven't really made progress in their growth significantly in the last year or two or three or 10, you know, and and now maybe it's time, maybe it's time. [00:20:10] So maybe some parting words, Brian, what would you say to those that like they've been watching DoorGrow for a while? What would you say to them? [00:20:17] Brian: Don't wait. You know, where would I be if I'd started two years ago? . I think about that occasionally, and then I have to stop myself because that just takes me off track. [00:20:26] And you get into that regret, you know, loop in your head. Like, no, I don't have time for that. I am where I'm now. And everybody is where they are now, right? And so you can either take action today or not, your results will reflect that. Yeah. [00:20:42] Sarah: And you're exactly where you're supposed to be in that moment. I can do that to myself too. I can go back and go, "Oh, what if I did this sooner? It could be so much farther." Right. But I think that things just tend to work out the way that they're supposed to work out and things kind of line up. And I think you were prepped, right? [00:20:59] You knew about DoorGrow. You were kind of checking it out. You weren't sure if you were going to make that jump and you did when you were ready and it paid off. [00:21:06] Jason: Yeah. So, there's a cool book called the gap and the gain. And the idea is that it's so easy for us as entrepreneurs to focus on the gap between where we should be by now. Where our dream or what we could have done. And that's not really an effective comparison psychologically. Like that, like doesn't make us feel super great about ourselves. But what is effective though, is to look at the gain. How far have we come? And I mean, four months. You've come a long way. [00:21:34] And so the next year, I think it's going to be really awesome for you. So I'm excited to see what you do, Brian. So thank you. All right. Thanks for coming on the DoorGrow show. [00:21:44] Brian: Glad to be here. Thanks. [00:21:46] Jason: Thanks again. All right. If you are a property management entrepreneur, you're wanting to grow your business. [00:21:51] Maybe you've been sitting stagnant for a while. You haven't had significant progress in the last year, maybe the year before that you might even be a really large company and you're not making progress. I've talked to several with thousands of doors in just the last week. We just got one of them on as a client and they've been struggling to figure out how to grow and they cannot even spend any more money on ads to get any more clients. [00:22:13] It's not working. If you want to figure out how to start moving your business forward significantly, we can easily help you add 100, 200, maybe even 300 doors in a year. And it's without wasting money or spending money on advertising. And that might sound ridiculous, but Brian's going to do it. [00:22:29] Like we're seeing people do it all the time. So reach out, you can check us out at doorgrow. com. We would love to help you grow your business. Talk to you soon. Bye everyone. [00:22:39] you just listened to the #DoorGrowShow. We are building a community of the savviest property management entrepreneurs on the planet in the DoorGrowClub. Join your fellow DoorGrow Hackers at doorgrowclub.com. Listen, everyone is doing the same stuff. SEO, PPC, pay-per-lead content, social direct mail, and they still struggle to grow! [00:23:06] At DoorGrow, we solve your biggest challenge: getting deals and growing your business. Find out more at doorgrow.com. Find any show notes or links from today's episode on our blog doorgrow.com, and to get notified of future events and news subscribe to our newsletter at doorgrow.com/subscribe. Until next time, take what you learn and start DoorGrow Hacking your business and your life.
In this episode, we are joined by Mandy Neat who is going to discuss commonalities in homebuying trends with Generation Y (Millennials) and Generation Z. With significant cultural changes happening at increasingly fast speeds, we see notable differences in these generations. While we never want to generalize, there are some markers with these generations that can help us understand our clients better. In this episode, we learn more about these generations and how we can manage their expectations with preparation and communication. We want to help you be able to help them! [5:20] Mandy discusses the different generations. She brings up a conversation with a Gen Z about what he would want in a house. [7:33] Gen Y is the next largest home-buying group after Baby Boomers. [11:06] Mandy sees that people are not going right to college from high school. They see housing as an asset. Some are buying investment properties. [15:46] Younger Millennials are becoming first-time home buyers. They are trying to pay off their student debt, while Gen Z is avoiding going into student debt. [18:55] COVID-19 changed house-buying habits. At the beginning of COVID-19, Younger Millennials and Gen Z-ers jumped into the market without fear. [21:48] Gen Y and Gen Z want everything to be easy to understand. Home buying is potentially complicated and may take time. Mandy discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as a resource. [27:55] Younger people go to an app on their phone to get information. Real estate professionals need to get in front of technology trends. [30:11] Mandy talks about DPA (Down Payment Assistance) which can help clients buy a house. She also discusses knowing your Confirming Loan Limit. [34:44] Mandy shares that a lot of Gen Z-ers are using family gifts. There are All-In-One Loans where the home buyer can set up a GoFundMe account to be applied toward a down payment. Lenders are coming out with products to help young borrowers. [37:11] TikTok and YouTube make everything look so easy when it comes to home updates. People are opening their minds as to what is possible. [41:12] Mandy is seeing more people buying homes with spaces to work from home and have a social life at home. There is a lot of openness in floor plans. [44:19] Millennials care more about walkable city living rather than their apartment. Gen Z-ers are buying out of the city in more affordable growing areas. [47:35] Mandy comments on what she observed recently in Wichita, Kansas, with a community full of Gen Z-ers, built around diversity. [51:56] Mandy hopes that all generations will allow Gen Z and the younger Millennials to get in the conversation of infrastructures, jobs and how to make a difference. [52:40] If you enjoyed this episode, there are classes you can take to enhance your knowledge: ABR® (Accredited Buyer's Representation), and the Buyers by Generation: Success in Every Segment course. Tweetables: “It's just how their brains are wired. They have so much information. At 18, there's no reason not to go out and purchase, instead of paying all this tuition money, and build your legacy for your wealth in the future. It's an amazing generation.” — Mandy Neat “We need good loan officers. We need to empower the mortgage industry to take time with people … and show them the numbers … and … professionals in the real estate community that are willing to … go over it with them to make sure all their questions are answered.” — Mandy Neat “You can obtain a Down Payment Assistance Program and offset your down payment. Try to negotiate closing costs with the seller. You can come in with a minimal amount and own a half-a-million-dollar asset. What other country can you do that in?” — Mandy Neat “Gen Z and Millennials have this great thing where lenders are coming out with products to help them collect money to buy a house.” — Mandy Neat Guest Links: Mandy Neat, REALTOR® Deputy Commissioner, Arizona Department of Real Estate Mandy Neat Mandy Neat at Realty One Arizona Association of REALTORS® WeSERV Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) NAR Resource Links The ABR Designation The CIPS Designation Buyers by Generation Additional Links: Micro courses found at Learning.REALTOR. Use the coupon code PODCAST to obtain 15% off the price of any microcourse! Crdpodcast.realtor Learning.REALTOR - for NAR Online Education Training4RE.com — List of Classroom Courses from NAR and its affiliates CRD.Realtor - List of all courses offered If this conversation has helped you realize that perhaps more conversation about generations would be helpful, there are classes you can take: the ABR® and an elective, Buyers by Generation: Success in Every Segment. crd.realtor Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com MonicaNeubauer.com FranklinTNBlog.com Monica's Facebook Page Facebook.com/Monica.Neubauer Instagram Instagram.com/MonicaNeubauerSpeaks Guest Bio Mandy Neat Mandy Neat is the 2023 Treasurer for the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. She serves on committees and as a member of the board of directors for the local association WeSERV, which is the West and Southeast REALTORS® of the Valley, where she is also a Past President. She serves with the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. She obtained her license in 2004 and has continued to serve her community as an advocate for home ownership as well as assisting other professionals to succeed. She truly believes in her value statement of making you matter. As a current managing broker of Realty One Group, she puts her agents' needs and their clients first, daily.
Whether you're a regular listener or you recently found this podcast through an algorithm, a friend, or a desperate Google search, know that you are welcome in this space. It's an honor to play a part in your healing journey! Today, we are joined by a very special guest who has been instrumental in my own journey and that of my family. Erika Straub is an international trauma and anxiety coach, author, and speaker. Her deep knowledge of soma and psyche is the genesis for her coaching programs, which focus on the resolution of anxiety and trauma responses rooted in attachment wounds and shame. In this expansive and enlightening episode, Erika shares her perspective on the importance of outsider witnessing, the intrinsic links between intimacy and safety, and how to recognize and respond to shutdown responses. We also discuss what it means to face shame, develop self, regain personal power, create safety, and move from emotional neglect to emotional intimacy, plus so much more. To find out how Erika can help you heal past trauma, free yourself from shame, and access a deeper level of safety and security through emotional intimacy, be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: How Erika holds a cycle-breaking frequency for Tanner and her family. The value of an external perspective to sort through the complexities of phobic reactions. Why long-term mentorship is an essential component of the healing journey. An understanding of the relationship between intimacy and safety. What shutdown responses can look like and the role that shame and fear play. Transformative arcs of rupture and repair in close relationships. The importance of celebrating every milestone in your shame work journey. Why Erika believes that seeing and feeling shame can be “a beautiful thing.” A question that can help you distinguish between shame and anxiety. Power differentials in trauma-informed practice, particularly when it comes to parenting. The magic of creating safety outside of sameness. Why intimacy is such an important part of Erika's work. Accessing a deeper level of safety and security through emotional intimacy. How children build secure, emotionally vulnerable attachments with their parents. A look at the intersection between the nervous system and the attachment system. Tweetables: “It is so valuable for any of us to have that outside witness. When we're with someone who can witness, it helps us evolve our own internal witness.” — Erika Straub [0:07:52] “The thing that makes us feel the safest is connection. If we can't access that deep level of intimacy and connection with someone, we don't actually get to experience the full spectrum of safety.” — Erika Straub [0:11:04] “Shutting down contributes to a lot of anxiety because we're blanketing everything that we're feeling and we're distancing [ourselves], although what we really want is connection.” — Erika Straub [0:18:59] “Once we actually see and feel shame, we don't unsee it, which is a beautiful thing. Then, we discover other pockets where it has inserted itself that we could never have seen before.” — Erika Straub [0:24:52] “Safety creates freedom. That's where liberation from trauma is. It's not so much ‘what did happen' but ‘what can we do to repair it?' How can I show up imperfectly?” — Erika Straub [0:37:47] “Once we can reach [a place of emotional intimacy], we access a deeper level of safety and security” — Erika Straub [0:42:10] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Anxious Female Erika Straub on Instagram CPTSD Medicine on Instagram Tanner Wallace on Facebook HELD By Tanner Email List CPTSD Medicine Podcast
Today, we are joined by the Founder and Managing Director of Quintrix, Krishna Kumar. Investing in early talent is beginning to become more popular in the industry and we discuss whether it's better to groom in-house talent or source externally, why businesses need to think more about early talent in the long term, why many candidates are falling short of the mark, and how companies can better support their new recruits. We also examine Krishna's game-changing post-deployment framework, before he tells us why he'll always live life by one particular quote from Bill Gates. Key Points From This Episode: Introducing the Founder and Managing Director of Quintrix Solutions, Krishna Kumar. The content that Krishna is enjoying at Talent Acquisition Week. How investing in early talent is gaining more traction in the industry. What Quintrix Solutions does as a company. Whether it makes more sense to groom in-house talent or source externally. How a business's short-term goals may negatively impact its early talent strategy. Krishna's background and why he chose his current line of work. The gaps and discrepancies he sees in the experience and skills of candidates. Looking at the support (or lack thereof) that new employees have in the workplace. Krishna's post-deployment framework, and why it's bound to be a game changer. Assessing who's to blame for a lack of proactivity in the workplace. How to integrate the skill of successfully navigating the workplace into candidate training. The best advice Krishna has ever received: a quote from Bill Gates. Tweetables: “It's really exciting. I'm seeing a lot more attention [being paid] to diversity and early talent. We've never seen this level of interest in these topics in the past, so I'm super pumped about that.” — @candid_krishna [0:01:23] “This conference is so exciting because people are now truly starting to think about talent from a long-term, pipeline-building perspective versus a just-in-time, instant-gratification mindset.” — @candid_krishna [0:06:34] “Career development, or lack thereof, is the number one reason for people to leave their jobs and explore other opportunities. So, you want to make sure that the candidates are constantly receiving the support, feedback, and career development to be successful.” — @candid_krishna [0:11:20] “This post-deployment framework, which I think is very unique to this industry, is going to be a game changer.” — @candid_krishna [0:12:29] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Krishna Kumar on LinkedIn Krishna Kumar on Twitter Quintrix Solutions Talent Acquisition Week Talk Talent to Me Hired
Being able to pivot in the real estate investing business is a valuable key to success. Our guest, Yoav Gilad, did that as he transitioned from flipper to lender. It hasn't been an easy journey for him. He faced many challenges and made mistakes along the way that might have cost him much, but the lessons learned are valuable to him and everyone who hears and learns from his story. Key Points from This Episode:How did Yoav and his wife learn about house hacking and what were their initial steps?What did they gain from enrolling in a $40,000 real estate course?What challenges did they encounter in remotely buying houses through county tax auctions?How did he discover lending? What path led him from being a flipper to a lender? Did they have to get another training to start their lending business? What was their first step?How long have they been in the private lending business and how did they scale from their first deal to becoming full-time lenders in 44 states?As private lenders, who do they like to partner with? Do they prefer a specific niche to help finance?What are the kind of deals that they don't like to fund?The story of a deal that went wrong.Given the current market trend and rising interest rates, what are his insights and advice as a private lender to other investors?Tweetables:“It takes a lifetime to build your name but a minute to destroy it.” [00:24:01]“You do have to protect your reputation and ensure you're doing right by everybody as much as you can even if it means passing on deals to do so.” [00:24:12]“Abundant caution is the rule of the day.” [00:31:00]Links Mentioned:Green Block websiteYoav Gilad on LinkedInAbout Yoav GiladYoav began investing in real estate in 2007, just in time for his first rental purchase to lose half its value. Fortunately, he hadn't quit his day job just yet. After the recovery, Yoav and his wife and partner, Marcia, flipped houses, wrote land-contract deals, and BRRR'd other homes. When someone coincidentally approached the Gilads for a loan, they incorporated Green Block and wrote their first loan. They are now full-time private lenders in 44 states, with investors across the country. Additionally, they have participated in multiple syndications and were key partners in their first deal, a 98-unit, last year. Yes, the rate is locked (at 4.25%) and the property is performing well.Connect with us!Claude Condo on LinkedInJeff Stark on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter!The main sponsor of our podcast is Rx Real Estate Investment. They make everything we do possible, and our conversations and interviews would not be available without their support. If you want to diversify your retirement portfolio and get into commercial real estate investing, working with Rx Real Estate Investment may be a great match for you. Check out the website at www.rxrei.com. Connect with us!Jeff StarkClaude CondoNewsletter
In this #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with Bill Ham and Christian Osgood. Over the last 15 years, Bill Ham has created a large portfolio of multifamily assets, and his first 400 units were all acquired using creative financing. He shares the number one way to get seller financing, how to structure your deals, and different creative ways to buy real estate.Many investors, like Christian Osgood, build their portfolios not just through syndications, but also through innovative methods like creative financing. Christian highlights his multifamily investing journey and the creative way he used to buy a resort property. Enjoy the show!Key Points From This Episode: Bill shares the details of his first syndicated seller financing deal.The number one way to get seller financing: When the seller has an issue, resolve it!How to structure the deal so it works for both you and the seller financing it: give on price, take on terms.Bill shares examples of creative financing options: seller financing and master lease options.The SPY Technique (Seller, Property, You) and why you should keep it in this order.How to approach the seller or a realtor: some techniques and tips that will help you succeed.How Christian succeeded at acquiring 100 multifamily units without syndication.What are his negotiating tactics?What is Christian's strategy to level up his investments?How did Christian structure the deal to purchase a resort?Tweetables:“It's by using this lens of creativity that we can look at a deal, dissect the deal, dissect the seller and say, “What's really the motivation here, what's going on?” And can we create an offer that is a problem-solving offer?” –Bill Ham“The number one way we're going to get creative financing is when a seller has an issue that we can come in and solve.” –Bill Ham“Every time we do something, we meet someone at the next level, who's done what we want to do.” –Christian OsgoodLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Bill Ham on LinkedInBroadwell Property Group websiteWS868: Creative Cash For Real Estate with Bill HamVISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow
If you're eager to achieve more wins in your life and business, you've got to listen to this episode as we talk about the most valuable capital and how you can raise it. Tune in because this is essential to your success and the solution when challenges arise! KEY TAKEAWAYS A story to contemplate and reflect on How to obtain the most valuable capital Some benefits of creating relationships A new KPI that you should start tracking TWEETABLES "It's all about prioritizing relationships.” - Alex Pardo "It's all about relationship capital. Not from the angle of what you can get and extract but more about how you can give and contribute.” - Alex Pardo ASCEND Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today! How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life:
In today's episode, we give you an update on the state of the market and our takeaways on the commercial real estate mastermind we have just been to. Being surrounded by a community of people with the same passion is a great way to reset and get back to a healthy baseline, network with people and build new friendships with which you could do business. That's why we encourage you to become part of a mastermind group that you can learn from and that will hold you accountable to go farther in your business or investment.Our conversation also zeroes in on the state of the real estate market. We have witnessed how the market has changed drastically over the last six months. Interest rates continue to rise and the banks are becoming stricter and picky about the deals they want to finance. However, it is still a good time to invest. We'll explain that further in this episode and also talk about different investing strategies on how to take advantage of the current market, so be sure to join us!Key Points from This Episode:Most investors stay on the sidelines because of high interest rates and uncertainties in the real estate market. However, the right time to invest is now.How can investors strategize and take advantage of the market?The importance and benefits of joining masterminds and participating in a community.Claude's insights on the state of the market for real estate and other businesses.What's the possibility of getting higher returns because of the changes taking place in the marketplace?Claude's vision on what will continue to happen in the market for the next six months.What to prepare for and expect for investors with bridge loans.What opportunities are available for people with money who want to grow it differently?Tweetables:“It's not just buying deals, deals and deals; it's actually studying the market.” —Claude Condo [00:03:45]“You've got to get around other people and expose yourself to ideas that are coming from other people's brains. That is where the magic happens. That is where you learn and that is where you grow.” —Jeff Stark [00:09:47]“It's always about seasons. There's a season to sow, there's a season to reap. So, I think this is the season to sow and work strategies.” —Claude Condo [00:11:41]“There's the possibility for getting higher returns because of the change in the marketplace. They're slightly better than they have been over the past few quarters, maybe a few years even.” —Jeff Stark [00:14:46]Connect with us!Claude Condo on LinkedInJeff Stark on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter!The main sponsor of our podcast is Rx Real Estate Investment. They make everything we do possible, and our conversations and interviews would not be available without their support. If you want to diversify your retirement portfolio and get into commercial real estate investing, working with Rx Real Estate Investment may be a great match for you. Check out the website at www.rxrei.com.
Are you going through a crisis or struggling to find your true purpose? Feeling stuck in your business and personal life? In this episode, Dov Baron, one of the world's leading authorities on meaning-driven leadership, shares what drives human behavior and how crisis can be a powerful catalyst for self-transformation and growth. Discover what “emotional source codes" are and why they are key to unlocking our true potential. Dov also highlights the importance of understanding the anatomy of meaning, the “why” beneath our “why” as he also reminds us that stripping away our false identities is essential in transforming our beliefs and behavioral patterns. Dov says living in alignment with our values and beliefs is crucial to living a fully realized and more fulfilling life. Listen now and hear Dov's remarkable life story of transformation and marvel at this polymath's successful journey through multiple disciplines from spirituality to psychology to neuroscience, business, and quantum physics. Don't miss the leadership advice and tips for upgrading company culture! Start your journey to personal and leadership transformation now! Key Points from This Episode: Dov talks about his backstory and upbringing. What life experiences did Dov go through to escape the poverty he was born into? In his life journey, education in various disciplines, including spirituality, psychology, neuroscience, quantum physics, and business, among others, has been key to Dov's personal and professional growth and success. Dov explains why multidisciplinary learners and polymaths will rule the future. Dov emphasizes the importance for business and organizational leaders to lead by example, actively engage and take personal responsibility if they want to elevate company culture. Dov tells us why people do what they do even when what they do does not make sense. Dov defines the “emotional source code”. How does identifying the “emotional source code” lead to the discovery of one's true identity and meaning and ultimately, the transformation of the self? Dov clarifies the role of tragedy or crisis in an individual's personal transformation. Dov defines what crises are and how a person may be actualized by a transformative crisis no matter its magnitude, big or small. Dov highlights the importance of listening and paying attention to the soul's whispering. Dov answers the Rare Air Questionnaire. Tweetables: “It's in the stopping and paying attention that you are in communication with the highest and greatest part of yourself if you can listen.” “Everybody you meet is feeling pain, and they're trying to feel better.” “When people ask me my purpose, the simplicity of it is this, to serve those who will never know my name, and whose name I may never know.” “If you want to have a better culture within your organization, look in the mirror. The answer is always in the mirror.” “The identity that you attach to yourself is more important than life. You'll give your life up for your identity.” “Identity does not change without crisis.” “Our soul is always whispering to our most authentic and soulful path but we're busy and it's noisy, we don't really pay attention to the soul's whispering.” “You can decide when the crisis is, and you can decide how big the crisis is. The problem is, because of our ego and identity addiction, it often has to be massive. It doesn't always have to be.” “I elevate my life through curiosity. And the first level of curiosity is how can I love this person.” “Love has to have hard boundaries that say, this is what healthy love looks like.” "Stay curious, my friends. Stay curious." “You want to be a better human being? Walk through the world, giving people dignity. See other human beings. Don't just see the people you're trying to impress.” “Smile. Be kind, be gentle, be compassionate, be giving. If you're going to give something, give dignity, the dignity of seeing the human being as a whole.” Links Mentioned: Dov Baron website Connect with Dov Baron Dov Baron's books Dov Baron's Podcasts "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck "The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett" by Peter Byrne. Article on Hugh Everett III and his theory of multiple universes and multidimensional reality published in the Scientific American. October 2008. Invest with CF Capital About Dov Baron Dov has been named one of Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Leadership Speakers to Hire, and has traveled the world speaking to every kind of group imaginable. He was named one of the Top 30 Global Leadership Gurus. He is also the bestselling author of several books, including One Red Thread and Fiercely Loyal: How High-Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. Inc. Magazine named his podcast, Leadership and Loyalty™, as one the top podcasts listened to by C-Suite execs of Fortune 500 companies. A master storyteller, Dov is considered by many to be one of the leading authorities on meaning-driven leadership. Outside of speaking and training, he works with a diverse group of leaders and executive teams to build the bonds that create organizational cultures that become Fiercely Loyal. Dov has a large social media platform consisting of a combined 200,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Podomatic, and Apple Podcasts. His “Kill The Keynote” campaign to change the speaking industry went viral, reaching over 5 million people. He has interviewed and worked with the world's top leaders. Dov has been featured on CNN, CBS Small Business Pulse, SHRM, Yahoo Finance, The Boston Globe, Business in Vancouver, USA Today, Entrepreneur, CEO World, and INC.
By investing for the long term, investors can ride out short-term market fluctuations and take advantage of the compounding effect of returns over time. This makes passive investing an ideal choice for many. But how can it be sustainable in the long-run?In this first of a two-part series, Charles Carillo of Harborside Partners talks to Life Bridge Capital's Sam Rust and explains what strategies he believes will make passive investing a huge opportunity for both new and veteran investors. Key Points From This Episode: What got him started in passive investing?What is his advice to new investors when it comes to selecting areas to invest in?What motivated him to self-manage his portfolio before?What areas should investors look out for?Why should investors stick to their business plan?What was his business plan during the recession?How does he communicate with his clients?What are the ways that he nurtures his clients? Tweetables:“It's very important to buy in areas that are growing, no matter where you are.”“It's really important for investors to know when they're investing, especially in the multifamily industry. Invest in areas where there's population growth, job growth, and where there's money being reinvested into the community.”“If you have a business plan, stick to it when you're putting money in and when you're taking money out.”“Let people know that that's how it's going and what you're doing to get it to. The final equity multiple is the whole goal.”“The whole project is getting out there and getting distributions on the way.”“Other people want to get more involved, and they want answers faster, and they want to get their questions in front and center. So make sure that you can answer it.”Link Mentioned in Today's Episode:Charles Carillo on LinkedInHarborside Partners About Charles Carillo Charles Carillo is a managing partner at real estate syndication firm Harborside Partners. He has been actively involved in the company since 2006, overseeing all acquisitions, investor relations and strategic partnerships.He obtained a management and entrepreneurship degree from Central Connecticut State University.
Today our guest, Kevin Amolsch, shares his real estate journey as an investor and private money lender. He learned early on how to buy properties with owner-type financing. He became successful by making phone calls to motivated sellers, people in foreclosure, or landlords going through evictions. He developed a structure to help these people solve their payment problems and profit from it. And what started as just a desire to make money became a passion to help and support charities and kids.Also, in this episode, you'll learn the strengths and weaknesses of investing in residential and commercial real estate, syndications, and private funds. But the best way to choose where to invest your hard-earned money is to know which offer fits your risk tolerance, personality and investment criteria. Listen now and enjoy the show!Key Points from This Episode:A brief background on Kevin and how his journey in real estate started.The problems Kevin encountered with his very first tenant.Kevin's transition from residential to commercial real estate.The pros and cons of investing in syndications.What is the role of SEC?The difference between accredited and non-accredited investors.How to qualify as an accredited investor.What is the average minimum investment in a public fund?The strengths and weaknesses of investing in residential and commercial real estate.Kevin's thoughts and predictions on the residential and commercial real estate market and his advice for new investors.Tweetables:“It's your ‘why.' Why are you listening to this podcast? Why are you interested in investing in real estate? It's got to be bigger than you.” [00:08:58]“If failure is part of it, you have to trip up, you have to make mistakes or you're not going to be successful.” [00:09:47]“I think investing in Main Street over Wall Street is going to produce far better results.” [00:36:22]Links Mentioned:Kevin Amolsch on LinkedInKevin Amolsch on FacebookPine Financial Group website45-Day Investor (book)About Kevin AmolschKevin Amolsch is a successful real estate investor and private money lender. He earned his degree in Finance after serving four years in the US Army. After college, Kevin spent two years working with Wall Street as a Mortgage Bond Analyst before leaving to work in real estate financing for investors full time. He and his companies have closed on over 2,400 transactions as a buyer, seller or private money lender. He has spent 2 decades as a real estate investor and 16 years in real estate lending. He is the author of The 45-Day Investor, a frequent speaker, and has been quoted in The Las Vegas Review Journal, The Denver Post, Yahoo Real Estate, Denver Business Journal, and Forbes.Connect with us!Claude Condo on LinkedInJeff Stark on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter!The main sponsor of our podcast is Rx Real Estate Investment. They make everything we do possible, and our conversations and interviews would not be available without their support. If you want to diversify your retirement portfolio and get into commercial real estate investing, working with Rx Real Estate Investment may be a great match for you. Check out the website at www.rxrei.com.
Believing you cannot do everything all by yourself and delegating what you do can also mean scaling in terms of business. Join us as we speak with Mike Roeder on passive investing in the real estate industry. He discusses the key questions that passive investors should ask before investing in real estate, including what they wish they had known early on.He also talks about his assets under management and shares his insights on the transition from single-family investments to multifamily. In this episode, Mike also shares about how he raised $100 million for real estate and multifamily deals and how it helped a lot of passive investors as well. So tune in now whether you're a passive or active investor!Key Points From This Episode: Mike shares his background and current focus in real estate.Mike talks about the strategies he uses to scale his business.How to get started with passive investing and the passive investors that Mike helped succeed.Mike enumerates the deal-level questions to ask and the specific market questions for passive investors.What kind of rent increases should the GP look for?How many operators should a passive investor diversify into and Mike's operators, deals, and market suggestions.Mike's predictions for the next 6, 12, 18 months and how it affects his actions in the market.How much capital should you have upfront before doing a deal?Mike's best source for meeting new investors in the current economy.The personal and professional metrics that Mike is tracking.The habits that produced the highest returns for Mike.The number one thing that contributed to Mike's success.Tweetables:“It all came from just kind of changing that mindset into doing everything by myself to bringing on partners and bringing on management companies and people that allowed us to really scale our business.” - Mike Roeder“You can't do everything yourself. So you have to bring on team members, whether that's in-house employees, or if you're hiring a great third party property management team or a CPA or legal team, that'll help significantly.” - Mike Roeder“If you're in the market where they're investing that general partnership team, go and drive by a couple of their properties. You're going to be able to tell a lot if you drive those properties and they're well-kept.” - Mike Roeder“You just want to make sure that the rent growth isn't too substantial over the next few years. And then, also, you want to make sure that it fits within the parameters of the tenant base that you're looking to rent to.” - Mike Roeder“I think there's a lot of money sitting on the sidelines that's going to start rushing back into multifamily once you start to see some stabilization.” - Mike RoederLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Granite Towers Equity WebsiteKeeping It Real-Estate Show 4 Steps to Successful Passive Investing BookAbout Mike RoederMike is the co-founder and principal at Granite Towers Equity Group and oversees operations, acquisitions, investor relations, and asset management. He is a resident of Central Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud State University. Mike is a former high-net-worth insurance agent. As a top producer for a Fortune 500 company, he helped mitigate risk for many high-net-worth clients. He is also the co-Host of the podcast, Keeping It Real-Estate and the co-author of 4 Steps to Successful Passive Investing.
It's essential to find your path and not just follow in someone else's footsteps. In this episode, Marc Kuhn shares his story of how he went from making $1 an hour working for his dad's concrete company to owning multiple businesses with over 200 units and a revenue of $25M. He shares his experiences and insights into the luxury storage industry and how he's been able to build wealth through real estate and creative deal structures. Marc takes us through his journey of self-discovery, pivot, and how he built his business from the ground up. He also shares his tips about what is contract deed and how it is used, which is a key component of his success. Tune in now and scale up your $1 revenue per hour to million dollars more!Key Points from This Episode:Marc's backstory and his early years working for his dad's concrete company.Marc shares his story of getting fired from his W2 job and returning to construction work.How Marc started to pivot into a real estate company.The number of units Mark has acquired since 2017 and his commercial and luxury storage.Marc talks about his last creative deal in the creative economy.What is a contract for deed, how does that work, and what is its difference from seller financing?How did Marc come up with deal models for real estate despite doing concretes in his early years?The purpose of CK Agency and how they manage multi-units and self-storage.Marc's predictions of where he's going in the next five years.What exactly is luxury storage, what is it used for, and how big is it?The method of how Marc acquires his clients.The cost it will take when purchasing self-storage unit pieces and where the energy for these units come from. Tweetables:“It's difficult to stay three steps ahead and you get kicked 12 steps back sometimes. And I really just kept fighting and kept focusing and kept in the bigger path.” – Marc Kuhn“Nowadays, the path is to accumulate assets, generate passive income and make money during it, but not making money in the conventional way. Making money through maybe doing work, but leveraging other people's time, not me necessarily doing all the work.” – Marc Kuhn“I'm leveraging my path now. I just went all the way in on conferences, to books, podcasts, courses, spending money on myself really increased my skill set.” – Marc Kuhn“I think if you can just get the path of least resistance and that was kind of my our take when we rented these [storages], we've had a lot of success with and we rent them as fast as we can build them.” – Marc KuhnLinks MentionedMarc Kuhn on LinkedInMAK Capital WebsiteAbout Marc KuhnIn the Spring of 2010, Marc Kuhn founded MAK Construction with a vision to be the area's top concrete contractor. MAK Construction has grown from a small residential contractor to now general contracting multi-family units and commercial projects. Marc's entrepreneurial spirit and desire to bring unmatched quality and experience to the construction industry have brought his company to where it is today.MAK Construction now employs around 30 team members and has successfully completed projects ranging from home design and building to educational and commercial facilities. They are a company that prioritizes communication, transparency and problem-solving when working with their clients. Their core values are what set them apart and have been their guide in the workplace, with clients, and in the community.
Being an entrepreneur is also being a leader. In this #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with real estate entrepreneurs Pat Flynn and Bill Allen. The two talk about how one's strength of character can take you and your business to greater heights!Pat highlights the importance of network and how through meeting people who are doing well in the space you would like to work in, you can find ways to add value to their lives, in whatever way possible. Meanwhile, Bill shares that leaders should know their strengths and weaknesses and then create systems to run their businesses successfully. Enjoy the show!Key Points From This Episode: How Pat's military background has enabled him to succeed and push through difficulty.Pat's inspiration in striving to be successful in the industry.Why grit is the most important quality you need in order to succeed.Learn more about Bill's background and his real estate journey so far.Why the first step of building effective systems requires looking inward and self-exploration.Software systems should work to reduce human workload and increase overall efficiency.Find out more about Bill's hiring process and why he emphasizes core values over skillsets.How defining a personality for a role and advertising accordingly attracts the right people.Tweetables:“It's grit – the persistence to push through to a goal, even when things get bad, even when things seemed dismal.” – Pat Flynn“The toughest part is going through the failure and having stuff you think is under contract, these things are going to close, (then) fall out last second. That's the toughest part of me having that mental toughness to push through and just keep going.” – Pat Flynn“What I've learned along the way is that I've got to know who I really work well with if I'm going to be involved in their day-to-day operations, they're going to be on the team. I define my core values.” – Bill Allen“What I'm really good at is kind of casting a vision, giving direction, seeing the future, and then helping people get there. Motivate them to put them in the right seats.” – Bill AllenLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:YellowBird Home Buyers websiteWS361: The Power of Grit with Pat FlynnBill Allen on LinkedIn7 Figure Flipping7 Figure Flipping with Bill Allen PodcastWS613: Lead Yourself First with Bill AllenAbout Pat FlynnPat Flynn is the Vice President of Yellowbird Homebuyers, directly managing and overseeing property acquisitions and direct marketing. Pat was commissioned as an Ensign in the USNR and sailed in the U.S Merchant Marine Fleet for 7 years traveling the world. He started his real estate career in 2017, purchasing over 100 homes during his first year.About Bill AllenBill Allen, a Navy pilot, and real estate professional is the CEO and owner of 7 Figure Flipping and host of the 7 Figure Flipping Podcast, where he leads the top house flipping and wholesaling mentoring groups in the world. Just a few years ago, he was stuck flipping 1 or 2 houses per year and doing all the work himself, but since then, he's built a systematized business that runs without him. His wholesaling and flipping company, Blackjack Real Estate, is based out of Nashville, TN, and does upwards of 200 deals a year throughout the Southeast.
Episode 03: Show Notes.There are multiple avenues that students can pursue when it comes to acquiring financial aid. But many aren't aware that your resultant debt can vary substantially based on a few key choices, and can be greatly minimized through good advice and a personalized financial plan. Today on the show we welcome Bob Collins, WGU's Vice President of Financial Aid, to discuss his career in financial aid and higher education along with some of the important services, funds, and scholarships that students can take advantage of at WGU. Bob breaks down some of the most recent developments at WGU, including how the WGU Online Access Scholarship helps underrepresented communities of low-income, rural students. He unpacks how the needs of younger students seeking financial aid differ from those of adult learners, and how WGU helps accommodate the needs of adult learners wishing to continue and complete their studies. Bob also sheds light on WGU's financial literacy program, Financial Avenue, and the financial calculator that assists students on their financial aid journey and beyond. If you're interested in learning more about WGU and some of the best ways to structure your finances for minimum debts after college, then be sure to tune in for this important conversation.Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today's guest, Bob Collins, Vice President of Financial Aid at WGU.How Bob's experience as a student recipient of financial aid led to a career in higher education and financial aid.Bob's history with WGU and his intimate knowledge of their financial aid delivery system.Learn about the fundamental principles on which the WGU financial aid program is founded.The needs of adult learners and how they differ from younger students.Demographic trends in the US and why it's essential to address the adult learner market.An overview of how the WGU program supports adult learners.A rundown of the Responsible Borrowing Initiative (RBI) and why it was created.How the RBI is helping students borrow wisely with a personalized financial plan.The student loan calculator and how it helps you optimize your financial plan.How the RBI reduced overall student loan debt by 30%.Learn about WGU's financial literacy program, Financial Avenue.The WGU Scholarship Platform, Scholarship Universe, and how it connects students to internal and external opportunities.How the WGU Student Emergency Aid Fund assists students in need.A breakdown of the WGU Online Access Scholarship and how it serves low-income, rural students.A rundown of the financial hardship fund and how it helps students during times of difficulty.Why Bob would love to see states advance an adult learner grant that doesn't have an application deadline.Tweetables:“It was fascinating to be able to be here from the beginning at WGU. Before the first students enrolled, I was a consultant for WGU.” — Bob Collins [0:04:01]“If we're going to meet the needs of workforce development, we need to address the adult learner market.” — Bob Collins [0:08:19]“When we first implemented this program, the debt for undergraduate students at graduation was $21,000. After we implemented the Responsible Borrowing Initiative, we reduced that by 30%.” — Bob Collins [0:19:04]“The state-funded programs have this artificial, unintended consequence, that doesn't meet the needs of adult learners. I'd love to see the states grow an adult learner grant that doesn't have an application deadline.” — Bob Collins [0:32:18]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Bob Collins on LinkedIn
While healthcare professionals top the list of highest-paid occupations in the US with median salaries of $208,000 per year, research shows that physician burnout rate is at an all-time high. Overworked and stretched thin, some doctors end up disengaged from their careers and are looking for alternative ways to earn income so that they can gain back time for themselves and for things that matter most. This is true for many busy, career-oriented individuals across professions who are losing control of their lives and their time and have become enslaved to their jobs and duties. Dr. Nancy Huynh of Clear Vision Investing joins us today to talk in detail about this predicament that many of her colleagues are facing. She believes that one of the ways to support professionals and fight burnout is to create income streams from passive investments. Nancy makes the case for passive real estate investing that can bring in cash flow regularly and allow a physician or any professional to choose to reduce work hours in their workplaces and spend them purposefully. Listen now and learn how growth in passive investing empowers you to gain control of your life and helps you achieve not only financial but time freedom. Key Points from This Episode: Nancy shares her personal background and upbringing, and her career path. What prompted Nancy to get into real estate investing and purchase her first deal? Nancy talks about her experience with her first investment and the transformation and mindset shift that it has brought her. What are the common misperceptions about real estate investing from Nancy's colleagues in the medical field? Nancy's advice to her medical colleagues to relieve fears about investing and gain confidence to take appropriate action. Why having a competent and reliable team in your investing business is crucial as Nancy learned to relinquish some roles and responsibilities in the business. Nancy reflects on the path that she's now taking versus the then-predetermined direction after her medical school graduation. Nancy shares business strategies and her approach to accomplishing her mission guided by her “why”. Nancy reveals her projections on the real estate market for 2023 and how she evaluates deals today. Being an ophthalmologist, a real estate investor, a mother among many other roles, how does Nancy create balance in her life? Why does Nancy believe that anyone can do real estate investing and how personal growth plays a critical part in it? Nancy answers the Rare Air Questionnaire. Tweetables: “It's your interpretation and your thoughts around a situation that drives your actions and how you react to it.” - Nancy Huynh “Success leaves clues.” - Tony Robbins “Shift your mindset that time does not equal money.” - Nancy Huynh “Think in terms of how you can make the most use of the time that you have. How do you maximize that time? What is most important to you? And what is that time worth to you?” - Nancy Huynh “It's not about trading more time but it's about getting smarter. If you want to gain more control, it's about getting more financially intelligent. - Tyler Chesser “Real estate investing is a get-rich-slow, not a get-rich-quick scheme.” - Nancy Huynh “You need money to make money.” - Nancy Huynh “Whether we're doctors or not, we just want autonomy. We just want to have control over our lives to do what we want, when we want, with who we want.” - Nancy Huynh “Real estate is really a team sport. And the more 'wes' we have, the more we win because you really have to find your unique skill set.”- Nancy Huynh “It's always about the right deal paired with the right debt paired with the right market.”- Nancy Huynh “Buy right, finance right, manage right.”- Nancy Huynh “Constantly revisit what you want, why you want it, and then program yourself to take those actions to be in alignment with that ‘ideal self of yourself'.” - Nancy Huynh Links Mentioned: Nancy Huynh, MD on LinkedIn Send an email to Nancy Huynh, MD Clear Vision Investing website "Who Not How" by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy "Good to Great" by Jim Collins Invest with CF Capital About Nancy Huynh, MD Nancy is a physician, eye surgeon, entrepreneur, and impact real estate investor. As an ophthalmologist, she has made a real difference in thousands of lives by solving people's most pressing eye problems and performing sight-saving eye surgeries. She helps people to see better so they can regain their identity, dignity, and vision for the future. Nancy started investing in real estate to create passive income, hoping to regain control of her time and stop trading time for money. She currently owns and operates a real estate investment portfolio in the Atlanta area. She founded Clear Vision Investing to not only grow her own portfolio but also to help others realize the power of real estate. She is passionate about helping others, especially physicians, gain financial literacy and achieve financial security through real estate investing. She believes that financially-intelligent physicians can change medicine and the world for the better. As an impact investor, Nancy believes that real estate investing can deliver attractive financial returns while also making a positive social impact. Part of the profits from her company is donated to giving the gift of sight to someone in need and to cure preventable blindness globally. Nancy is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Medical School. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two young daughters.
Nike's RTFKT has been teasing a drop of metal boxes that were at some point valued at 2+ETH. What this product actually ended up being was a 0.1ETH discount that would be applied upon the purchase of Nike's new self-lacing shoes (which are not available for shipping outside of the USA). In this episode, our hosts discuss the anger that this caused, the tension between Nike's corporate background and Web3's focus on the community, and how they can improve loyalty among their Web3 community going forward. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:07] The backstory to RTFKT's horrendous merch drop. [00:43] The frustration at the fact that they don't ship outside of the USA. [01:28] The impact that this has had on RTFKT's holders' sentiment and loyalty. [02:07] Eric's prediction that RTFKT will pick up their sense of professionalism. [02:26] The struggle between Nike's corporate background and Web3's focus on the community. [03:07] Wilson's proposed solution. Tweetables: “It seems that [RTFKT] is missing their bearings a little bit in terms of community first and making their holders feel like they're a different class, whereas everyone is seen as consumers right now.” — @wilxlee [0:01:15] “I think RTFKT, because they are owned by Nike, will pick up their sense of professionalism faster.” — @ericosiu [0:02:08] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: RTFKT Wilson Lee on Twitter Wilson Lee on Instagram Eric Siu on Twitter Eric Siu on Instagram The Littles Leveling Up Leveling Up Heroes Single Grain
Today's guest, Owen BonDurant, shares his valuable perspective on the pharmacy industry. If you are an employee looking to become a business owner, this episode is for you!Owen's father brought him up in the pharmacy industry and he has mastered every part of this business. Today, he'll teach us about business ownership, how to find a business partner, effective strategies to implement in your pharmacy business, and his forecast for the pharmacy industry. Listen now!Key Points from This Episode:How Owen was trained from a very young age to have a business management mindset in the pharmacy space.How Owen gets pharmacists into the marketing mentality.Owen talks about his businesses and Independent Rx.Two biggest things that make a partnership work.Owen's opinion about the pharmacy industry's status and his predictions for this industry in the next three years.Will independent pharmacies remain relevant in the next three to five years?Three things that successful pharmacists do and focus on.Owen's investments and the lessons he has learned from them.Owen shares his short-term and ultimate goals in life.What's the next step after achieving success?Tweetables:“It's good to have a partner who offsets your skill set.” [00:21:27]“You don't know everything and you can't do everything.” [00:34:57]“Wealth is when you leverage your time, you leverage your capital, you leverage your resources to get to where you want to be. – Claude Condo [00:41:35]Links Mentioned:Independent Rx websiteOwen BonDurant on LinkedInProfit First by Mike MichalowiczThe E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About ItThe New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard, PhD and Spencer Johnson MDTraction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanAbout Owen BonDurantOwen is 2nd generation entrepreneur (his father Mark BonDurant is Independent Rx Chief Consultant and was Tim Clark's partner in the 30 pharmacies they owned). He currently is an owner with Tim Clark in three pharmacies. He is the founder of Independent Rx which provides services for starting, buying and selling pharmacies as well as a leading accounting firm for independent pharmacies. His pharmacy experience includes almost every role a small pharmacy has to offer from cleaning the bathrooms, and working as a pharmacy technician, to starting, marketing, and running a durable medical equipment company to today helping over 100 people start or buy a pharmacy. He graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a degree in marketing and a minor in management information systems (MIS). He is married, with two children, enjoys playing golf, and strives to travel often.Connect with us!Claude Condo on LinkedInJeff Stark on LinkedInKayla Smith on LinkedInThe main sponsor of our podcast is Rx Real Estate Investment. They make everything we do possible, and our conversations and interviews would not be available without their support. If you want to diversify your retirement portfolio and get into commercial real estate investing, working with Rx Real Estate Investment may be a great match for you. Check out the website at www.rxrei.com.
Today, we talk about how VeeFriends' Toys R Us and Macy's retail push will change everything going forward. This signals a major shift for Gary Vaynerchuk's IP from digital to physical NFT collectibles, with the first-ever limited collection of plush and vinyl characters becoming available at Macy's and Toys “R” Us nationwide. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this big move! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:11] Potential long and short-term impacts signaled by the retail partnership. [01:06] Why NFT collectibles and merch are somewhat of a status symbol? [01:49] Why do we say this move will “change everything.” [02:13] Whether or not pushing NFT collectibles through retail channels will work. Tweetables: “It's going to be a nice model for people to follow if it works.” — @ericosiu [0:02:08] “I don't think it's going to get the response that we're looking for but I do think the fact that [Gary Vaynerchuk] is pushing into toys [is] a nice step.” — @ericosiu [0:02:48] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Wilson Lee on Twitter Wilson Lee on Instagram Eric Siu on Twitter Eric Siu on Instagram The Littles Leveling Up Leveling Up Heroes Growth Everywhere Single Grain
Today on The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast we are focusing on mindful eating! We are all guilty of eating meals on the go and so today we walk you through a beautiful mindfulness exercise that helps you feel, see, taste, and experience the food that you need to get you through your days. So grab an apple and press play now!Key Points From This Episode:Jessica walks us through a mindfulness exercise with a piece of fruit from the earth. Step one: Feeling the piece of fruit. Step two: Looking at the piece of fruit. Step three: Eating the piece of fruit. Step four: Noticing how your body responds to eating the fruit. Tweetables:“It's good to start with something simple like a piece of fruit to kind of retrain our mind from the very busy on-the-go eating that we do.” — Jessica Gershman [0:04:25]“Really appreciate what these foods do for our body and be grateful for foods to nourish and fuel our body so that we can do all the things that we need to do.” — Jessica Gershman [0:05:39]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookTransforming the Toddler Years Podcast with Cara Tyrellhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-the-toddler-years-conscious-moms-raising/id1646535788Support the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
How do you know you are using the right debt with the right terms? How do you know if you have negotiated the right deal? Or are you leaving money on the table by not pushing certain buttons on the lenders' term sheet to get ourselves the best deal? These questions will be answered in this three-part series with Rob Beardsley of Lone Star Capital.In this first episode with Rob, he talks in details about how to structure debt and equity. The knowledge from his new book Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate. Rob warns if you finance your deal incorrectly, you might be setting yourself up for a downside scenario that you are not willing to accept. He also elaborates why his new book is not just for multifamily entrepreneurs but for real estate as a whole. Enjoy the show!Key Points From This Episode: Rob talks about his new book Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate.How much experience do you need to be able to understand the book? Why does structuring deal an important part of the multifamily syndication business?Debt and equity are the two main things to consider when structuring a deal.What should go first – learning to underwrite or learning to properly structure a deal?Rob says it's important to brush up on different debt concepts and debt options.Would Rob's books be helpful for people in other asset classes outside of multifamily?How did Rob gain the knowledge to structure deals?Tweetables:“It's a passionate topic of mine because the deal structure is nuanced. You can make it as simple or as complicated as you like. And it really one of the key factors to a good deal.”“A good deal is the right price, the right structure, and the right execution.”“Debt is one of the most important parts of your deal because, in my opinion, it's the largest source of risk.”Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Rob Beardsley on LinkedInLone Star Capital websiteStructuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real EstateThe Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions: Develop the skills to confidently analyze and invest in multifamily real estateWS186: The Fundamentals Of Underwriting with Rob BeardsleyWS849: Close More Deals with Preferred Equity with Rob BeardsleyAbout Rob BeardsleyRob Beardsley oversees acquisitions and capital markets for Lone Star Capital and has identified, negotiated, and structured over $100M of multifamily real estate transactions. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models. He has a popular newsletter read by hundreds of real estate professionals and has published over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets. Rob also helps run Greenoaks Capital, his family's real estate investment and advisory firm.
In today's episode, we look back at The Littles' recent launch (and what made it successful)! Will shares some of his reflections on expectations, reception, the stressful elements, and more, so make sure to tune in to hear all about this momentous occasion! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:31] The success of the launch and Will's reflection on what enabled this. [00:17] Looking at the atmosphere the day before the launch. [02:35] Big expectations and a good reception! [02:52] The issue that Will had with one of the developers ghosting at the last minute. [03:41] How stress impacts the actions of employees before a launch. [05:28] Looking at the game's reception within the community. [06:31] Managing the damage that is done by bad actors. Tweetables: “It was a really successful launch, I would say; really successful by many different means.” — @willxlee [0:00:31] “We just need to recognize that traders will always be traders, and we need to respect that.” — @willxlee [0:06:31] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Wilson Lee on Twitter Wilson Lee on Instagram Eric Siu on Twitter Eric Siu on Instagram The Littles Leveling Up Leveling Up Heroes Growth Everywhere Single Grain
We all want meaningful work. Studies have shown meaningfulness to be a critical aspect of work performance, commitment, and satisfaction for employees beyond paycheck and rewards, opportunities for promotion, or working conditions. But, where and how do people find meaning in their work? Our guest, Case Thorp of The Collaborative, shares his knowledge and expertise today to give us guidance on why and how we should pursue meaning in our work and in our life. He presents several ways The Collaborative helps employees and professionals to merge work, business, and faith in order to find deeper life meaning. He says if we want cultural and social renewal, then, we should become agents of change through conversations in the workplace, across industries, and institutions.Key Points From This Episode: Case shares his personal background.What is The Collaborative, its origin, and its mission?How does The Collaborative carry out its mission?How did Case's family background influence his career path?What unexpected lessons did Case learn along his journey to fulfill his mission?How does Case encourage involvement from different participants in the church?Case's contact informationWhat failure in Case's journey has taught him a great lesson?Common reasons why people are unresponsive to invitations to attend missional formation programs.When is mentoring an effective tool for discipleship?Case answers the mentor-minute questions.Tweetables:“It's through the well-formed integration of our faith and work that leaders shape institutions best.”“We, as the church, are missing a good bit of our call if we're not taking those top-level C-suite kinds of folks and discipling them deeply and well.”“Sometimes you have to convince somebody they're sinful before they can understand the gospel”Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Collaborative websiteSend Case Thorp an emailNuance PodcastThe Collaborative on FacebookThe Collaborative on YouTubeThe Collaborative on InstagramThe Collaborative on LinkedInThe Lost Horizon by James HiltonClick to Find out more about our upcoming event: "Crafting Your Kingdom Investing Thesis" About Case ThorpCase is the Senior Associate Pastor for Evangelism at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and leads The Collaborative team. Originally from Atlanta, Case has served as a pastor in New Jersey, Texas, California, and Louisiana. He writes, blogs, and presents for the growing faith and work movement while serving as the Made to Flourish Network co-director for Orlando. Case attended Oxford College (AA), Emory University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Fuller Theological Seminary (DMin in Missional Ecclesiology).Case is married to Jodi, and blessed with three children, Alexandra, Charles, and Brooks. They have enjoyed downtown Orlando as their home since 2005. He enjoys the arts, urban design, politics, cycling, and swimming.
Passive investments permit you your well-deserved freedom in owning your life decisions. In today's episode, Becca Hintergardt shares how she's helped many people figure out how to get their passive income to the extent that it has already given them the freedom to live in a country where they and their families always wanted to live in.Becca talks about how she could invest in the U.S. while living in another country. She also shares how she's established a successful career in multifamily space and how her team has acquired a hundred-unit asset and converted it into 65 multifamily units. Tune in now and discover how she could invest in numerous projects and syndication businesses, so don't miss it! Key Points From This Episode: Becca shares what she's doing in her investments.Becca talks about what her portfolio looks like and what are her current purchases right now.The first project Becca handled.How did Becca figure out that she could invest in the U.S. while living abroad?Becca explains how she visits her assets every 90 days and treats them as just a vacation.The things Becca considered in choosing which country to live in.The unexpected challenge Becca faced when they moved abroad.How did Becca stay connected and still network and meet people and investors?Becca's best source for meeting new investors.The important metrics that Becca has been keeping track of.How has she been improving her business that can be applied to others?What is Becca's best tip for passive investors?Tweetables:“It's a little challenging to constantly stay in front of your investors while still looking for deals while following the financing. And the real only way to do that is with automation.” - Becca Hint“Align with somebody who will vet deals out for you” - Becca HintLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Who Not How BookBecca Hint on LinkedInSix Steps to Put Your Income On Autopilot and Move Overseas Free E-BookAbout Becca HintI help investors by investing alongside them in multifamily properties that have high returns and great tax benefits. After working 15 years at a Fortune 500 company in medical device and biotech sales, it became clear this was not the road to passive income. While hacking / investing in my first apartment building, I fell in love with the passive income and the tax benefits of multifamily real estate. For over 2 decades I have been investing in multifamily buildings including a San Francisco multifamily condo conversion, a 12-unit multifamily in Kansas City, 100 unit Quality Inn Motel to multifamily property conversion, 450 units as a passive investor in Texas in addition to other past and pending projects. Currently, I am scaling my business and continue to form strategic partnerships with general partners and investors in the Arizona, Texas, and other emerging real estate markets. Let's work together to beat the corporate rat race and live on your terms!
Does more money make people happier? Although many studies show that, on average, wealthier people are happier, there are as many indicators that making lots of money will not inevitably boost happiness. It's actually how you spend, save, and think about money that defines how much joy you get from it. The key is to learn from people who have made mistakes about money and break down the misconception that equates more money with fewer problems and more happiness. This is the topic of our conversation today with Francis Simms of NorthCoast Asset Management. As a financial planning expert who advises high-net-worth families on retirement planning, income generation, and risk management, Francis has gained valuable insights on money, time and relationships and finding meaning and significance in life.Key Points From This Episode: Francis shares some highlights of his week.Francis gives snapshots of his life and background.Francies explains the work that he does with NorthCoast Asset Management.What has been the most surprising thing Francis learned about the people that he has worked with?What's the biggest misconception people have about money and investing?What's the biggest mistake that people make with money and investing? Where does Francis find meaning and significance in life?What is the greatest investment that Francis has ever made? What big failure did Francis gain the most lesson from?Francis shares a pivotal moment in his journey of generosity.What's the biggest paradigm shift in Francis' journey of generosity?Francis' top piece of adviceFrancis answers the mentor-minute questions.Tweetables:“It's more about time and relationships than it is about resources.”“Prior proper planning prevents poor performance.”“A lot of people go through life not really having an idea of why they are where they are.”“It's a misconception that money solves more problems than it creates.”“Money is the last card that people play.”“...enjoy the ride.”Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Francis Simms on LinkedInNorth Coast Asset ManagementClick to Find out more about our upcoming event: "Crafting Your Kingdom Investing Thesis" About Francis SimmsFrancis Simms, MBA, AAMS®, is a Senior Vice President with NorthCoast Asset Management covering the state of Florida. Francis' expertise focuses on building meaningful relationships and partnering with clients to develop specialized solutions around retirement planning, income generation, and risk management. He has over a decade of financial consulting experience that extends across multiple asset classes. Francis is a native Floridian and started his career by serving over five years in the US Air Force, where he administered the anti-terrorism program in combat zones. Over the next 11 years, Francis served as Vice President and Senior Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab helping clients reach their financial goals. His financial planning acumen combined with staunch conviction in client service has led him to be the trusted advisor for many families.
Today, on the Sailor Jimmy Podcast, we are joined by Debbie Glenn, a good friend of the podcast and the owner of The Red Brick Tavern in Conroe, Texas. A true foodie destination located at the heart of downtown Conroe, The Red Brick Tavern offers stellar live music performances, comfort food, and craft beer. Join us as we chew the fat about old-school country music and learn more about the first annual 11-11 Music Festival, organized by Debbie and her band, Southern Disposition, and benefitting non-profit organizations like Boots for Troops, Raising a Hand for Rett, and others. We also have some friendly disagreements about our favorite sports teams and emphasize the importance of giving back to our communities. Debbie believes that your contributions to society are what you'll be remembered for in this life, and when you get involved in an organization you truly believe in, giving back will never feel like work. Make sure you don't miss today's episode for all this and so much more! Key Points From This Episode: Solving politics, Debbie's dream job, and more in our rapid-fire icebreaker!More about The Red Brick Tavern and why Debbie says they “grow songwriters.”Notable names who have graced The Red Brick Tavern stage.Debbie's band, Southern Disposition, and her flair for old-school country music.Who you can look forward to seeing in the first annual 11-11 Music Festival line up!Why Debbie believes that it's more difficult for women in the music business.Some of the other events taking place as part of the festival program.Debbie shares her favorite Randy Rogers song.We talk sports with Debbie (and things get a little heated!)An unforgettable moment from Debbie's time in the music industry.How Debbie likes to give back to her community.Giving back to your community by surrounding yourself with like-minded people.The healing and comfort that comes with community service.A shoutout to some of 11-11's generous sponsors!Insight into the challenges that come with organizing an event like this. Tweetables: “It's no secret that it's hard for women in the [music] business, but you know what? It just makes you work harder, and when you do shine, you shine brighter.” — Debbie Glenn [0:08:11] “I love giving back. I believe it's what you leave in this life that you will be remembered by.” — Debbie Glenn [0:18:20] “When you hang out with like-minded people, it becomes very easy to roll up your sleeves and say, ‘I'm going to help raise money for this organization or that organization.' When you get involved in an organization that you truly believe in, it's not work anymore.” — Debbie Glenn [0:23:57] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: The Red Brick Tavern The Red Brick Tavern on Instagram The Red Brick Tavern on Twitter Southern Disposition Band 11-11 Music Festival Raising a Hand for Rett Love Heals Youth Conroe Noon Lions Club Western Shadows Bernhardt Winery Raising Cane's Bud Light Fairway Mortgage Groups Tommy's Paint & Body Conroe Golf Cars Concrete Contractors Supply of Texas Planet Ford Boots For Troops tx racs Scafom North America Rooftops Solutions Sailor Jimmy Sailor Jimmy on Facebook Sailor Jimmy on Instagram Sailor Jimmy on TikTok
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Shonda MoralisThe holiday season is almost with us! This is the time of year when our schedules tend to get out of whack, our to-do lists become never-ending, and difficult family dynamics tend to come out of the woodwork. The key to navigating all of this? Mindfulness! Joining us today is author and psychotherapist Shonda Moralis. She's here to give us some mindfulness tips to help us get through the holidays. Join us as she shares some simple but powerful tips on how to navigate the holiday season with grace and self-compassion. Key Points From This Episode:The key to navigating holiday stress: mindfulness!How our expectations around the holidays can make things worse for us.Reminding ourselves why we want to have an amazing holiday season.Finding self-compassion as we experience the stress of the holiday season.A powerful tip to help you to expect and accept disappointments.The importance of taking some time for yourself.Why Shonda is such a big proponent of five minutes of meditation per day.The power of taking a pause and having a little grace for yourself!Tweetables:“It's really important that we get clear on why we want to do this, and it's because we love our kids, we love our families, and we want to create beautiful memories for them. So having a little compassion for ourselves helps.” — @shonda_moralis [0:02:15]“If we sprinkle our day with those mindful moments it's that really powerful 1-2-punch!” — @shonda_moralis [0:05:30]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Shonda MoralisShonda Moralis on Instagram Shonda Moralis on FacebookShonda Moralis on TwitterShonda Moralis on LinkedInThe Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookZen Mommy TikTokSupport the show
Limiting beliefs are negative thought patterns that hinder our decision-making abilities, prevent us from reaching our full potential, and can cause harm to the people around us. As Nina Cooke explains during this episode, there is no such thing as objective reality, and the way we perceive our circumstances is what causes us to succeed or fail. In other words, it's all about your mindset! There are so many different types of mindset blocks that we humans have, and so many ways in which we self-sabotage, but thankfully, there is also another way. Tune in today to hear how Nina has changed people's lives by coaching them through their limiting beliefs, andwhat you can start doing today to overcome yours.Key Points From This Episode:• Nina explains how our perception of our reality helps us or harms us.• What it looks like when we make decisions from a place of fear.• The difference between intentional and default decision-making.• When many of our limiting beliefs begin to form.• Why limiting beliefs are so dangerous.• A real-world example that highlights how your limiting beliefs can affect your income.• Nina shares a story of how our confidence levels affect our work.• Some of the most common types of mental blocks people experience.• The best way to get people to listen to you.• Why we should all try to be more present.• The importance of practicing self-care.Tweetables:“It's never people or the situation or the circumstances that block us and get in the way, we do it all on our own.” — @YourInnerGame [0:03:25]“It is the thoughts and the feelings that we have about what we can achieve that will make or break us.” — @YourInnerGame [0:04:44]“We don't have to wait for things to change from the outside, we can take our control back, our power back, and make things happen for us.” — @YourInnerGame [0:15:38]“When people speak with real integrity and they're aligned with their values and what they believe in, then people listen to them.” — @YourInnerGame [0:19:34]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Nina Cooke WebsiteScorecardArista Wealth ManagementArista Wealth Management on FacebookPaul Moffatt on LinkedIn© 2022 Arista Wealth Podcast
Have you ever thought about what you can do to get into your creative zone, do what you love, and pursue your passion? Life can hit like a ton of bricks, and when it does, it's easy to lose track of doing the things that bring you joy. Today's guest, Brittany Atkinson, is a lifelong friend of ours who has used her passion for creativity and art to get her through some tremendously difficult moments. After being interested in art from an early age, a tragic incident forced Brittany to step away from what she loves most. The poetic ending: her passion for art and being creative is the very thing that brought her back up from the pits of despair. We talk about how Shakespeare inspired Brittany's work, why she believes that we are all in control of our own happiness, why you need to be disciplined when doing what you love, and why slow and steady is the best type of progress. If you'd like to be inspired to start creating again and to learn more about how a daily commitment can lead to incredible success, tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: A very warm welcome to a great friend of ours and today's guest, Brittany Atkinson. When Brittany started to immerse herself in her art.Shakespeare as motivation to pursue the arts. Why she decided to temporarily step away from the arts. How creativity helped lift her from a deep depression. What happened after Brittany had children and the challenges of a changing body.Being responsible for your own happiness and future. What inspired Brittany to come up with her current style of art. How her artistic flair manifests in her home decor and fashion sense. The importance of being disciplined when doing what you love. Why slow and steady always wins the race, and a reminder to be gentle on yourself. How Brittany's commitment to a daily practice set her up for success. Tweetables: “It wasn't until 3rd grade that I started figuring out, ‘Oh! I really like the arts.' Because I would draw, I would paint, I loved theater, I loved movies. I loved everything that had to do with expressing yourself, being vulnerable and creative.” — @BrittanyHoeft [0:03:04] “In moments of grief, it's so important to find something that is for yourself, that you love to do, where you can rest from the reality of the tragedy, where your mind doesn't have to be constantly consumed with it, where your body can relax. For me, that was creativity.” — @BrittanyHoeft [0:08:28] “In a lot of ways, us as artists, we try to discover something about ourselves through the creative process. There's a learning journey as we move forward in our development as an artist.” — @BrittanyHoeft [0:18:14] “Buying something because it moves me or because I love it or because it represents something that I see within myself, that's the kind of work that you want in your home. And that's what makes it so much more personal.” — @BrittanyHoeft [0:23:30] “You can try to be disciplined in an area that you're not passionate about, and it's not going to work. Discipline comes easily when you love what you do.” — @BrittanyHoeft [0:27:01] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Brittany Atkinson Brittany Atkinson on Twitter Brittany Atkinson on Instagram Brittany Atkinson Email Amy Cassels Amy Cassels on Twitter ONE Way Life .
It is interesting to realize how people can be great at something they are not working full time at. Pranay Parikh's unconventional journey to medicine helped him learn the skills to excel in entrepreneurship and real estate. In today's episode, be inspired by how he helped people launch seven-figure online courses by over 150 million in real estate and helped hundreds of physicians launch their businesses. He also shares with us what power you hold when you have the ability to talk to people, the deals he's constantly been on, and what he does to grow them. What's more inspiring is that we do not have to be great at everything. We just have to find where we are good at and improve from that. Seek your inner self and listen here! Key Points From This Episode: Pranay shares how to be smart about your money.Cent Equity Group: The seven-figure course about investing in real estate with being a landlord. Why Pranay pursued real estate; Why not be a doctor?How do I introduce myself to the syndication business?Pranay shares his techniques on how to let the scale grow faster.How did Pranay start his brand? How to juggle different things while working full-time as a doctor?Pranay shares techniques on how to be better at your decisions in making 4 unit to 150 million investments in real estate. Pranay speaks about the power of talking to people. Pranay shares about what types of deals he has been doing and how it is growing.What would you do differently on your first deal? Pranay explains agency debt and the debt market.What are the challenges that we could be facing in the business? Tweetables:“It's funny that they say you're an overnight success, but it takes 10 years into making.” — Pranay Parikh“And what we tell people is that real estate gets you. It gets you freedom and not freedom from medicine, but freedom to practice medicine in the way you want.” — Pranay Parikh“You can find time.”— Pranay Parikh“It's like doing what nobody else does now, so you can do what nobody else can do later.” — Dave Ramsey“ And also when you're working on something that's exciting and different from your day job, even though it's more work, it's invigorating. “ — Pranay ParikhLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ascent Equity Group websitePranay Parikh's personal websitePranay Parikh M.D. on LinkedInPranay Parikh M.D. on FacebookSend an email to Pranay Parikh.From MD to Entrepreneur podcastAbout Pranay ParikhDr. Pranay Parikh is a medical doctor, serial entrepreneur, online course creator, and podcast host. His unconventional journey to medicine helped him learn the skills to excel in entrepreneurship. He's helped launch a 7-figure online course on passive real estate, buy over $150 million in real estate, and help hundreds of physicians launch their own businesses. He helps doctors invest passively in real estate through the Ascent Equity Group.
The greatest responsibilities will come when it needs you the most. Isabelle Guarino-Smith runs residential assisted living. Her goal is to make a home for seniors and to make them feel that someone is looking and will understand them.Brace your chairs up and learn how Isabelle tells the importance of seeing the unseen and being great on your real estate investment simultaneously. Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some notes!Key Points from This Episode: Isabelle shares how she started in real estate investment. What change is for Isabelle's Dad? Isabelle talks about the difference between residential assisted living and nursing homes. Isabelle debunks the misconceptions about assistive living. Is it required to have a professional license to be an administrator, home, and caregiver? How to find a ranch home? Isabelle shares her two preferred ranch homes. Scott explains the difference between running your active business and making deals on your estates. If people plan to build and look for land, does it need to be zoned residential? Does the Medical professional serve 24/7? Tweetables: “It's like all this terrible trauma's happen. Not because the caregivers don't care because they literally do not have the time and energy to be able to service that many people at once.“ - Isabelle Guarino-Smith “Caregiver, who's there who got into this industry because they genuinely.” - Isabelle Guarino-Smith“You can literally change the caregiver's lives by providing them a quality opportunity to actually do the job that they want to do.” - Isabelle Guarino-Smith“ The risk over there is so much greater than it is in a smaller home.” - Isabelle Guarino-Smith“You really have to like lay it out and be super open and honest with her about what you can provide, the issues that her loved one might be facing.” - Isabelle Guarino-Smith Links Mentioned:Real Estate investor MBAStart Your Business Master's and MBA Journey Here | mba.comResidential Assisted Living Training - RALAcademy About Isabelle Guarino-SmithIsabelle graduated from Arizona State University, a former flight attendant, Walt Disney World intern, and is now Residential Assisted Living Academy's leading lady. She has been working as the COO of the company for the last 6 years, keeping everyone in line and on task. She's been featured in many magazines and articles on the topic of Senior Housing and most recently was given the title of one of the "Top Influencers in Senior Housing." Isabelle also won Aging Media's "the Future Leaders of Assisted Living" award in 2020, being 2 of 100's under 30 to make the list.
In this episode, you'll understand why you must carefully think through your life and business decisions with your “yes” and “no” response. Get to know more about how to approach challenges and be an intelligent investor to reduce your risk of failing. Keep listening! KEY TAKEAWAYS The benefits of having investments in diversified markets The need to be knowledgeable about the market you'll be investing in Why it's a must to obtain an operating agreement TWEETABLES “It's too easy for there to be a miscommunication. It's too easy for expectations not to be met.” “Don't try to come up with a solution once a problem occurs. Try to think through potential problems and have solutions ready to go.” ASCEND Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today! How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life:
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The limited partnership is a world where everyone can win together. There is an abundance approach in the real estate business where investors can leverage each other's resources to achieve more and scale faster. You don't need millions of dollars in your bank account before becoming an investor. You can start now! All you need to do is to put the abundance mentality and mindset to work.Today, we sat down with Tyler Chesser to discuss the right mindset as an investor. Tyler learned that being a limited partner lets him enjoy the benefits of economies of scale, which means that while his capital is being invested in larger deals by a competent and more experienced team, he can also generate other income streams. And he believes that anyone can do it too! Listen to our conversation now to learn more! Key Points from This Episode:What is the right mindset as an investor?Have an outcome-focused thought process.Leverage each other's resources and do more as a result.Have an abundance mentality.Win at a greater degree together by playing each other's roles.Recognize the gift in every challenge.Putting the abundance mindset to work means seeing the gift in the problem.Create the lifestyle you want by utilizing real estate as a vehicle.Limited partners must do their homework.Not every location is a right fit.Continue to learn.Read the monthly reports.Ask questions and learn more about how things would affect your future outcome.Limited partners or investors must generally understand their investment's underlying fundamentals.There are a lot of moving parts in this global economy.Limited partners must develop their investment thesis.How to evaluate the deal.How to evaluate the people you are investing with.How to evaluate the marketplace.Tweetables:“It (real estate) can allow us to generate and multiply not only our streams of income but our time and our lifestyle.” [00:02:33]“If we're not growing, we're dying.” [00:03:12]“As I continue to grow as an investor, there's these economies of scale by doing larger deals, especially in the multifamily business.” [00:11:50]“The limited partner world is an amazing world, because the abundance mindset is so apparent in this business.” [00:13:58]
The U.S. market accounted for 90 percent of self storage inventory worldwide in 2018 and investors remain optimistic as experts forecast the market to be worth $64.71 billion by 2026. Today, we will explore this asset class with our guest, Sergio Altomare. Sergio and his wife pivoted to the self storage industry in 2018 and have exponentially grown since then. We are privileged to hear about how they started, their discipline, strategies, and advice for people who want to invest in the self storage business. Click now and listen to our conversation! Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some notes!Key Points from This Episode: How Sergio and his wife started in real estate – just under 400,000 in triplex and under a million in multifamily. How they scaled quickly to 50 million assets under management and five properties under contract. Their secret sauce: discipline. Their discipline in terms of strategy and how they evaluate the property. Sergio talks about their self storage facilities – purchase price units, location, acquisition, and value-add strategy. How Sergio evaluates a deal especially in a new market. Leveraging on relationships with bigger brokers to find great deals. The two sides of self storage: real estate and business. Self storage, when it comes to real estate, is good in good times and great in bad times. The four D's why self storage is a needed service: death, downsizing, divorce, and dislocation. Why self storage as a business is a very good asset. How self storage is recession-resistant. Sergio talks about the markets that they are in and their unit count. Why are they focusing more on family offices instead of large institutional investors? Tweetables:“It's about being disciplined and being disciplined in terms of having a strategy, having a game plan, and responding to what the economy and the markets are doing, as opposed to what you think they're going to do.” – Sergio Altomare“If you're disciplined in what you do, and how you evaluate things, then then you can be fine.” – Sergio Altomare“It (self storage) is actually a bigger business than it is real estate.” – Sergio Altomare“[Real estate] is a marathon, never a sprint.” – Tejas GosaiLinks Mentioned:Heathfire Capital websiteSergio Altomare on LinkedInWho Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork Kindle Edition by Dan SullivanAbout Sergio AltomareAfter transitioning into real estate as a side business in 2012, Sergio partnered with his wife Corinn to start Hearthfire Holdings, a boutique real estate investment and property management company. In just eight short years, Hearthfire Holdings has built a portfolio of more than $50M in assets under management and syndicated over $12M in assets, returning more than $2M in profit and 25 percent IRR to investors. Property types have spanned small multi-family, commercial, retail, and self-storage properties. Sergio has also flipped houses and rehabbed properties and multi-family developments.Sergio began his career in 1994 working in the U.S. Federal Reserve System (FRS). During his 22+ years there, he worked his way up the corporate ladder in all facets of technology, including network engineering, information security, project management and architecture, and strategy. Sergio has worked on projects and implemented systems across the banking and financial industries, with budgets of more than $100M. Notable projects include implementing secure email, mobile strategy for the division of Banking Supervision and Regulation and enterprise collaboration for the entire Federal Reserve System. In 2015, Sergio was promoted to officer in charge of technology strategy for the Treasury Services Division of the FRS. He developed a strategy to consolidate enterprise storage and enhance treasury operations and support. His experience, IT skills, and ability to navigate the corporate ladder have given Sergio the foundation to build a real estate business and scale it through strong systems, processes, and data analytics.------------------------------------Please subscribe to the Real Estate Investor MBA Podcast on the following platforms: iTunesSpotifyStitcheriHeart RadioTuneINGoogle PodcastThis episode is brought to you by the Lehigh Valley Private Equity Fund, a Regulation D, evergreen, private equity fund providing Accredited Investors an 8% annual preferred return and an overall annualized target return of 12 - 18%, through diversification in lending and acquisitions in the Lehigh Valley real estate market. To learn more book a no-commitment call with the fund manager here: https://www.lehighvalleyprivateequityfund.com/virtual-meeting If you like what we are doing and see that we are providing a lot of value, please be sure to leave us a 5-star review and positive comment. 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Today's guest is Jennifer Sutton, the Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging at Instacart, a grocery delivery and pick-up service in the United States. Jennifer originally worked in finance but made the transition to HR and diversity over 14 years ago. Jennifer's approach is to couple diversity hire strategies with genuine mental frameworks to reach an organization's diversity goals. In today's show we find out about Jennifer's background in finance, her transition to HR, the benefits of diversity to an organization, common mistakes organizations make regarding inclusion strategies, the importance of identifying root causes, and much more. Key Points From This Episode: We find out about Jennifer's professional background and her current role. Her professional journey from finance to HR and diversity. The benefits of non-recruiting qualifications to HR. Why mixing competencies is a key part of diversity hiring. How to change career paths if your current role is not fulfilling. The type of team you should surround yourself with. Jennifer's approach to her role at Instacart and her system design. Making the systems already in place for diversity hiring sustainable. The organizational mindset needed to make a genuine impact on diversity. The importance of identifying the root cause of the lack of diversity. Tweetables: “It's not necessarily about how the role is designed but what is needed to succeed in that role.” — Jennifer Sutton [0:06:37] “It should be people that potentially, not only can mentor you but also sponsor you. And I use those words very intentionally because they're different when done right.” — Jennifer Sutton [0:11:07] “It's a level of trust and vulnerability that I've been able to leverage and I celebrate being able to have those conversations.” — Jennifer Sutton [0:15:59] “If that belief system is flawed and if that belief system might be giving advantages unintentionally, but still giving advantages to some and not others, you will never have a healthy process.” — Jennifer Sutton [0:18:31] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Jennifer Sutton on LinkedIn Hired Talk Talent to Me
Passive investing is more than just putting money into an investment and watching it grow. It entails a lot of work. There's an asset that you need to manage and people you need to communicate with. That's where property managers come in. They do all the heavy-lifting – everything from leasing, maintenance, tenant communications, and accounting. Today our guests, Jake Lord and Jason Prignoli of Ethel Street Management, will share with us how they went from being investors to property managers managing over 100 units. Because they've been on the investors' side, they know the pain points and clients' needs, and it helps them to deliver better services. Listen now to their detailed case study on how PMs amplify equity!Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some notes!Key Points from This Episode: How Jake Lord and Jason Prignoli of Ethel Street Management went from just a couple of units to managing over 100 units in a year. How they are meeting the needs of their clients. Solving property management problems and issues with technology. In property management, you get what you pay for. How testimonials from property owners help them. Offering a lower price than the standard pricing but providing better services. What has driven them to bet on the long-term in the Lehigh Valley? How are their investors raising rents and finding deals in this market? Tweetables:“It's really fun being able to help our clients such as the fund be able to achieve various objectives, whether its financial or operational to truly meet the goals. That really is the fun of it all.” – Jason Prignoli“We're ambitious ourselves and we have ambitions for our units. And we're going to encourage owners to think the same so that they can get the most they can out of this investment.” – Jake Lord“You really need to be proactive. Know who are the people doing deals, building great relationships, thinking about brokers, bankers, insurance brokers, lenders, anyone who touches transactions you need to become and build relationships with and if you're not interested in building those relationships, then maybe this isn't the industry for you. Because this is an industry built on relationships.” – Jason PrignoliLinks MentionedEthel Street Management websiteEthel Street on FacebookAbout Jake LordAs the Head of Operations, Jake oversees the day-to-day systems of the business, coordinating maintenance projects, leasing, owner and tenant experience, and general property management. Jake is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of PA. Aside from investing in Real Estate and taking on significant home renovation projects, Jake has held roles such as Director of Sales for a technology startup and Sales Engineer in commercial construction. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State. Much of his family are contractors, realtors, and fix-and-flip investors so real estate quickly became a passion of his.About Jason PrignoliAs the Head of Growth, Jason focuses on business development, finance, strategy, and customer experience. He has teamed up with Jake on every real estate investment to date. Jason has held roles such as Chief of Staff to a CEO of a technology startup supporting all areas of growth and scaling initiatives and also a Sales Engineer for a healthcare technology startup focused on advanced analytics. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State and a Masters Degree from Dartmouth College. His dad is a real estate attorney and investor, so you can imagine the dinner table conversations growing up.------------------------------------Please subscribe to the Real Estate Investor MBA Podcast on the following platforms: iTunesSpotifyStitcheriHeart RadioTuneINGoogle PodcastThis episode is brought to you by the Lehigh Valley Private Equity Fund, a Regulation D, evergreen, private equity fund providing Accredited Investors an 8% annual preferred return and an overall annualized target return of 12 - 18%, through diversification in lending and acquisitions in the Lehigh Valley real estate market. To learn more book a no-commitment call with the fund manager here: https://www.lehighvalleyprivateequityfund.com/virtual-meeting If you like what we are doing and see that we are providing a lot of value, please be sure to leave us a 5-star review and positive comment. Doing so helps us continue attracting the highest quality type of guests to interview and for you to listen to.Check us out at our new website at: https://www.rei.mba/Follow us on Social Media:✔️ YouTube✔️ Facebook✔️ LinkedIn✔️ Instagram✔️ Twitter
Are you the type of investor who looks at the loan interest rate rather than the income you can create with your money? Take a moment to listen to this episode and rethink your strategies as Joe Marques shares his knowledge on how to use the velocity of money and create spreads to beat inflation! Joe's way of giving back is by educating people on this knowledge so they can take the right steps towards achieving financial independence and wealth. Today, Joe will focus on how to create spreads in the DeFi space and discuss risk curves and asymmetric investing. Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some notes!Key Points from This Episode: What is the concept of the velocity of money? What investors must realize to beat inflation. What does creating spreads mean? How to create multiple spreads on the same asset. Using the velocity of money and creating spreads in the DeFi space. Borrowing against your Indexed Universal Life (IUL) and putting the money into the DeFi space. Combining the power of asymmetric investing with the velocity of money. Tweetables:“It's not the amount of interest you're paying, it's whether or not you can create a spread with it.” – Joe Marques“When you're financially independent, you can live an empowered life, you can live life on your terms, and you can impact a lot of people. If you're not financially independent it's hard to impact anybody beyond your own space.” – Joe Marques“The power of asymmetric investing is huge, especially when you combine it with the velocity of money. I highly suggest that everybody that is even thinking about being an investor, study both of those.” – Joe MarquesLinks MentionedJoe Marques' websiteJoe Marques on LinkedInJoe Marques on FacebookEp 55: What Are The Pitfalls and Mistakes to Avoid Within Real Estate Land Development? With Joe MarquesAbout Joe MarquesThe majority of Joe's 39-year work experience has been in construction, project management, real estate development, and environmental remediation. Joe has been involved in numerous real estate development projects across the United States ranging from turnkey subdivisions, multifamily, 5,000 bed crew lodges, Gulf front condo's, resorts, commercial buildings, mixed use, and marinas. He has also been involved in some unique projects in several countries in the Caribbean and South America. These projects have ranged in value from $1.2M to $100M plus.His mission is developing real estate and entrepreneurs' minds to get them to know who they are and how powerful they truly are.Joe resides in Pensacola, FL with his lovely wife Debbie, 4 daughters, 2 sons and 15 grandchildren.------------------------------------Please subscribe to the Real Estate Investor MBA Podcast on the following platforms: iTunesSpotifyStitcheriHeart RadioTuneINGoogle PodcastThis episode is brought to you by the Lehigh Valley Private Equity Fund, a Regulation D, evergreen, private equity fund providing Accredited Investors an 8% annual preferred return and an overall annualized target return of 12 - 18%, through diversification in lending and acquisitions in the Lehigh Valley real estate market. To learn more book a no-commitment call with the fund manager here: https://www.lehighvalleyprivateequityfund.com/virtual-meeting If you like what we are doing and see that we are providing a lot of value, please be sure to leave us a 5-star review and positive comment. Doing so helps us continue attracting the highest quality type of guests to interview and for you to listen to.Check us out at our new website at: https://www.rei.mba/Follow us on Social Media:✔️ YouTube✔️ Facebook✔️ LinkedIn✔️ Instagram✔️ Twitter
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 252 Host: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guest: Karissa Kouchis Key Takeaways: IntroductionExpectation Vs. Reality For The SummitAssimilation And Creating New PatternsDo-OversReframe The Guilt And Shame Tune In And Tap InSet Your Runway For What's NextReferences: Bulletproof Summit Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice Text or call Lacey, Bulletproof Director, with your Mastermind questions! 404-519-0589 Tweetables: It weighs on you, when you know what to do and you didn't do it. Dr. Craig Spodak Transformation is the adjustment period, correction period, awareness and having a bit of grace for yourself in the process. Karissa Kouchis Your mind is so intelligent and smart. Karissa Kouchis There's two versions of ourselves. Karissa Kouchis To be an observer of yourself is a very healthy thing. Dr. Craig Spodak You don't have to share everything but you can be honest. Karissa Kouchis When you step into your realness, you're unstoppable. Dr. Craig Spodak Those who do the work and have accountability, get massive results. Dr. Craig Spodak The solution is in the room. Dr. Peter Boulden So many times we live our lives on auto-repeat. Dr. Peter Boulden Life cannot go wrong. Karissa Kouchis
Do you want to learn the proven approach that successful entrepreneurs are using to build their brand, grow their reach, and expand their income? Well, you've come to the right place! Today, you'll find out what it takes to write a bestselling book from Chandler Bolt, an investor, advisor, Founder and CEO of the Self-Publishing School, and the author of seven books, including his most recent title, Published: The Proven Path from Blank Page to 10,000 Copies Sold. Chandler knows exactly how instrumental writing books can be when it comes to sharing your message and strategically growing and scaling your business and, in today's action-oriented episode, he offers some key insights into the process of writing, marketing, and publishing your first book. You'll also discover the eight milestones on your journey from blank page to published author, how you can overcome imposter syndrome along the way, and how the Self-Publishing School can help you avoid some common first-time author mistakes, plus so much more. Chandler believes that there is no such thing as the perfect time to write a book; the perfect time is now! Ready to create the business of your dreams using a bestselling book as your launchpad? Then, this is the episode for you! Key Points From This Episode: Today's icebreaker question for Chandler: what his favorite book was as a teen.A glimpse into Chandler's journey as an author, which began when he was just 19 years old.How he discovered that he learned more by doing than he did from studying business.Breaking down the three publishing methods; traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing.Why you should write a book and how it can help you strategically scale your business.Chandler's response to common excuses, like “I don't have time to write a book.”Advice for overcoming fear and imposter syndrome while writing a book.Demystifying the process of writing your first book using the MORE Writing Method.What value Chandler's book, Published., offers readers as a standalone guide.How the Self-Publishing School helps you avoid some of the same mistakes Chandler made.Some of the services that the Self-Publishing School offers aspiring authors.How you can use books to grow your business: more leads, more sales, and more referrals.Today's Business Growth Hack: the book is the new business card!Next steps, including where to get your free copy of Chandler's new book! Tweetables: “It's not about the book. It's about who you become in the process of writing and publishing that book.” — Chandler Bolt [0:02:37] “You will never have time to write a book, so if you're waiting for time to write a book, it's just never going to happen. You're going to have to get started before you're ready. You're not going to find the time; you're going to make the time.” — Chandler Bolt [0:16:08] “Most things have already been said, but there is a unique way, a unique message, and a unique perspective that you have and that most people have that they can use to tell their story and write their book in a helpful way.” — Chandler Bolt [0:21:03] “My philosophy is to give away all your best stuff for free. People will pay you to tell it to them again or they will pay you to do it for them.” — Chandler Bolt [0:24:31] “Give two [books] to every new customer and say, ‘Here's one for you and here's one for anyone you know who needs help with (insert the problem that you solve).'” — Chandler Bolt [0:38:22] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Grab a copy of Chandler's book for free! Chandler Bolt on LinkedIn Chandler Bolt on Facebook Self-Publishing School Published. Andrew Brockenbush on Twitter Beefy Marketing Beefy Marketing on Facebook Beefy Marketing on Instagram Beefy Marketing on YouTube Small Business Nation
Today we have an amazing interview with a man whose life reads like a best selling novel. Our enchanting guest served as a Judge for over 50 years, the longest running judgeship in Florida history, presiding over mostly criminal cases. He was instrumental in starting US Masters Swimming, and he is credited with overcoming much of the early resistance to Masters swimming within the swimming community. He has a swim meet named after him that has been running for 51 consecutive years, the longest in US Masters history! We are talking about none other than swimmer and internationally loved, 91 years young, Robert (Bob) Beach. During his high impact leadership career, Bob became an accomplished swimmer having earned multiple US Masters All-American honors, set national and world record holder in Masters swimming. And he's been selected as a USMS long distance all star over 10 times! In 1974, Bob was the "first judge" to swim from Alcatraz Island across San Francisco Bay, completing the swim in 33 minutes. He also attempted to swim the English Channel on his 50th birthday, but had unfavorable currents causing him to stop. Bob has visited 140 countries, currently drives a red Porsche convertible and has some interesting rules that he lives by. We can't wait for you to hear this interview!Key Points From This Episode:Introduction and background about today's guest, Bob Beach.We learn about Bob's swimming history and how he first started.The impact that Masters Swimming has had on his life.Whether Bob continued working as a judge while swimming.How Bob was able to be a judge for so long and how swimming kept him inspired.What Bob does to keep healthy and happy besides swimming: travelingWhy he enjoys body-surfing so much.Some of his favorites out of all the countries he has traveled to.Bob shares some highlights from his career as a judge.How old Bob was when he retired.Ways in which Bob keeps his mind active and keeps busy.We find out what Bob's rules are concerning dating.The routines that he has in his life that make him successful, besides swimming.What he does with all the medals he wins from swimming competitions.Bob tells us a funny story from the Masters Swimming meet he organizes.The traits that he thinks are common amongst champions.Who the people are that positively influenced his swimming career.His approach to overcoming challenges and obstacles in his life.Reasons why he decided to go to law school.A final takeaway message that Bob has for listeners.Tweetables:“It has had a great impact on my life. I cannot imagine my life without swimming.” — Bob Beach [0:06:37]“Once you get into a routine like that you get things done.” — Bob Beach [0:17:38]“I think you have to tell yourself, ‘This will be over some time and you have to not lose your confidence for the future.” — Bob Beach [0:23:00]“I don't believe there is another sport like swimming that gets to be that important in peoples' lives.” — Bob Beach [0:26:23]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Support the show
Raising capital and building relationships with your investors is always going to be a central part of multifamily real estate, and to provide you with some fresh perspective and double down on some inspiration, we have invited the one and only Bronson Hill from Bronson Equity onto the show today to talk about his philosophy, history in the space, and where he is headed next! Bronson opens up about creating a good experience for your investors, his process for nurturing relationships, and why these relationships are central to success down the line. We also discuss his thoughts on balancing the online and in-person avenues of his company, and why he prioritizes content creation and physical meetups. Listeners can expect a whole lot of information about what it takes to get repeat investors, what keeps Bronson motivated, and the types of dangers to be aware of in early deals. So to catch all this, and then some, be sure to press play!Key Points From This Episode:Bronson's capital raising process and how this has evolved over time. Highlighting the most important factors for successful funding strategies! Finding repeat investors; the time and energy that it takes to make this happen. A few of the biggest lessons that Bronson has learned about dealing with investors. Why being personable and interested in investors can serve everyone's needs. Bronson comments on where his capital raising strategy is headed in the near-future. Common needs, issues, and concerns that Bronson encounters in his conversations with investors. Bronson talks about the dangers of inflation and why these are increasing. Increased interest rates and what these will mean for valuations and returns in the world of real estate.A little about Bronson's love of traveling and the lessons he has learned abroad. We hear about Bronson's involvement with the Dressember Foundation and their impactful work against human trafficking. Where to find and learn more about Bronson and his great resources!Tweetables:“It's like when you're trying to roll something heavy, it's very difficult in the beginning and once it gets going, you have some momentum going for you.” — Bronson Hill [0:02:15]“A lot of it comes from relationships. It comes from people that you know over time and now we've had some deals that are performing really well and so we're starting with some referrals.” — Bronson Hill [0:05:26]“What people really want to know is that it's going to be a good experience. That it's going to be stable, that they're going to be able to communicate with you.” — Bronson Hill [0:06:10]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Vertical Street VenturesBronson Hill on LinkedInBronson EquityMailbox Money ShowThe Single Best Investment Strategy During (or After) a PandemicDressember Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate Facebook Group
TA Manager Erica Schroen joins to discuss her role at Sysco Labs, how the larger Sysco ecosystem supports her talent team, and how she's charting her recruiting career growth. Key Points From This Episode: A welcome to today's guest, Erica Schroen COVID-created work dynamics and tips on making friends in your 30s. The background story behind how Erica ended up in recruitment at Sysco Labs. How Erica's instinctual competitive nature saw her forge a successful career. The satisfaction and fulfillment of giving a job offer letter. The connection between Sysco Labs and the greater Sysco Technologies. Understanding Erica's team's focus within Sysco's customer experience division. The agility of a small team with the resources, tools, and support of a big company. Examples of campaigns, partnerships, and changes Erica has cultivated. The need for honest, transparent communication when advising on hiring processes. The next steps in Erica's career journey. Tweetables: “It was selling them why they needed to work with me, why was I the industry leader, and why were they going to pay me a percentage of someone's salary to find them.” — Erica Schroen [0:07:37] “For me, it was about placing the person where they wanted to grow and learn and see their next step.” — Erica Schroen [0:11:23] “What I've learned the most is that it's those constant check-ins. Whether you like it or not, you got to do it and you got to let them know the progress and the pulse of what's going on.” — Erica Schroen [0:27:07] “I have realized it is better to speak up sooner rather than later.” — Erica Schroen [0:27:26] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Erica Schroen on LinkedIn Erica Schroen on Instagram Sysco Labs Talk Talent to Me Hired
How can you securely put yourself and your investments in a situation where the real estate market keeps changing? Today's topic is about improving your skills and analysis of the market and the vital role of great communities. Never miss your chance to become a confident and fearless investor during challenging times by learning from this episode! KEY TAKEAWAYS The biggest difference between the real estate market and other investment markets Best way to approach a market downturn Why you should buy wholesale prices and terms The importance of partnering up with valuable people Helpful advice on how to assess your upcoming deals TWEETABLES “It's important that you focus and leverage your skill sets.” “Wealth is not gained or lost, it transfers hands” ASCEND Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today! How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life:
Today's guest is Natalie Cleaver, the Head of People at Rune Labs, a software and data platform company focusing on neuromodulation. In today's episode we learn about some of the challenges startups face during recruitment drives, the development of interpersonal relationships between team members, diversity and inclusion for startups, the importance of empathy from management, Natalie's revolutionary compensation strategy, and much more. Key Points From This Episode: Challenges for startups during the onboarding of new employees. The recruitment team's role in sustaining the onboarding process. What Natalie is prioritizing regarding the onboarding process. Approaches Natalie has to soft skills and culture-norming. Risks an organization faces if it does not prioritize soft skills. Examples of resources that conflict within an organization uses. How much should you expect from your co-workers. Significance of forming interpersonal relationships with co-workers. Details about Natalie's revolutionary transparent compensation strategy. Discussion about negotiating power with regards to salary. Reasons for why transparent compensation is not standard. Challenges faced during the roll-out of the transparent compensation strategy. Tweetables: “It doesn't matter what kind of rock star you are, it doesn't matter how great you are or what experience you came from, if you cannot work with other people there is no space for you in our organization.” — Natalie Cleaver [0:07:04] “It doesn't have to be this deep profound engagements but it does have to be respectful and collegial.” — Natalie Cleaver [0:12:49] “Instead, you really want to think about how it is affecting people that you might have just been outside of your sphere of consideration before.” — Natalie Cleaver [0:20:02] “Compensation is an indispensable building block in my mind. I think there is absolutely no way that you can be fair and equitable to the people who work for you in any way, shape or form if you cannot promise them that their compensation is equitable.” — Natalie Cleaver [0:21:56] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Natalie Cleaver on LinkedIn Rune Labs Talk Talent to Me Hired
Out of all the states in America, Texas is ranked second last in terms of access to care for mental health struggles. Paige Butler and the other inspirational people who make up the Mosaics of Mercy community, are determined to help as many people in the state as they can to navigate mental health and addiction recovery. In today's episode Paige shares how her daughter's struggles with mental health and addiction have impacted her own life, and how this experience led her to co-found the organization. We discuss the methods used by Mosaics of Mercy to help the people they serve, and the big project that they are currently working on. Mental health and addiction are heavily stigmatized by society, and this makes getting help a major challenge, but because of people like Paige, so many lives are being saved. Key Points From This Episode: Paige's dream travel destination.The journey that led Paige to co-found Mosaics of Mercy. How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted mental health. Paige shares the mission of Mosaics of Mercy.The support program of which Paige is a member. Paige's message of hope to everyone who is affected by mental health issues and addiction.Where Texas is ranked in terms of access to care for mental health. Challenges of acquiring funding as an organization focused on mental health.Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren; the support group that Paige runs.How listeners can support Mosaics of Mercy. An upcoming project that Mosaics of Mercy has in the pipeline. Meaning behind Mosaics of Mercy's theme for the year; For the One.The extent of Mosaics of Mercy's reach. Tweetables: “It was so healing to us to gather together and talk about our journeys.” — Paige Butler [0:07:01] “We help families navigate mental health and addiction recovery.” — Paige Butler [0:10:47] “Everyone has a story and everyone has a different part of hope in the journey.” — Paige Butler [0:15:46] “It's hard to be a non-profit for mental health. People don't like to talk about it. People don't even like to support it financially for the most part.” — Paige Butler [0:18:00] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Mosaics of Mercy Mosaics of Mercy on Facebook Mosaics of Mercy on Instagram Mosaics of Mercy Phone Number: (346) 703-0051 Mosaics of Mercy Email Address Hope Pieced Together CommunityBank of Texas Beefy Marketing Beefy Marketing on Instagram Beefy Marketing on YouTube Beefy Marketing on Facebook