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Is going solo really the best way to scale a short-term rental business—or can the right partnership take you further, faster?In this episode, we sit down with Evan Davison and Evan Montgomery to unpack what actually happens when two ambitious operators decide to merge their short-term rental businesses. We talk openly about dividing roles using the visionary and integrator model, building trust, and navigating the real challenges of scaling while maintaining a boutique guest experience. The conversation also explores team leadership, growing pains, and how personal life and fatherhood intersect with running a fast-growing STR operation. This episode offers honest insights, real lessons, and practical perspective for anyone considering partnership or scaling in the short-term rental space.Things we discussed in this episode:The process and mindset behind merging two short-term rental businesses into one partnership.Distinct roles of visionary and integrator, inspired by "Rocket Fuel" and "Traction."Challenges and operational hurdles in integrating company back-ends, systems, and teams.Strategies for team building—hiring, training, and retaining VAs, cleaners, and contractors.Communication methods for maintaining alignment and problem resolution in a partnership.Vetting and educating owner leads, with a focus on budgets and design expectations.Maintaining boutique-level service and personal touch as the business scales.Market differences between Columbus, OH, and other markets like Provincetown, MA.Balancing business demands with family and fatherhood, planning for parental leave.The importance of specialized service providers—designers, photographers, real estate agents—and their impact on rental success.Get in touch with Evan Davison and Evan Montgomery:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_p.g/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AestheticPropertyGroupWebsite - https://www.stupendousstays.com/ https://www.aestheticpg.com/#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #BusinessPartnership #VacationRental #Entrepreneurship#PropertyManagement #TeamBuilding #STRBusiness#RealEstateInvesting #WorkLifeBalance #RentalSuccessFollow Us!Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show!Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide.SmartStay Show Website and on Instagram and YouTubePrideaway Stays Website and on Facebook and LinkedInStraightforward Short-Term Rentals Website and on InstagramAttorney Rory Gill on LinkedInJason Muth on LinkedIn
Esta noche te invitamos a bajar el ritmo, dejar de lado las prisas y recordar que no necesitas esperar un momento perfecto para empezar de nuevo. A tu tiempo, a tu ritmo, lo que necesitas está en ti.–A lo largo de estos 4 años de Durmiendo Podcast, hemos compartido episodios que les han ayudado muchísimo. Por eso, hoy traemos de vuelta las herramientas que más han resonado con ustedes y que les han acompañado a cerrar su día con calma
En aquel tiempo, el ángel Gabriel fue enviado por Dios a una ciudad de Galilea, llamada Nazaret, a una virgen desposada con un varón de la estirpe de David, llamado José. La virgen se llamaba María.Entró el ángel a donde ella estaba y le dijo: “Alégrate, llena de gracia, el Señor está contigo”. Al oír estas palabras, ella se preocupó mucho y se preguntaba qué querría decir semejante saludo.El ángel le dijo: “No temas, María, porque has hallado gracia ante Dios. Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por nombre Jesús. Él será grande y será llamado Hijo del Altísimo; el Señor Dios le dará el trono de David, su padre, y él reinará sobre la casa de Jacob por los siglos y su reinado no tendrá fin”.María le dijo entonces al ángel: “¿Cómo podrá ser esto, puesto que yo permanezco virgen?” El ángel le contestó: “El Espíritu Santo descenderá sobre ti y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Por eso, el Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios. Ahí tienes a tu parienta Isabel, que a pesar de su vejez, ha concebido un hijo y ya va en el sexto mes la que llamaban estéril, porque no hay nada imposible para Dios”. María contestó: “Yo soy la esclava del Señor; cúmplase en mí lo que me has dicho”. Y el ángel se retiró de su presencia.
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Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso close out the Agent to CEO six-part series by unpacking the final and most critical milestone: The Leadership Flywheel. This conversation is all about building a self-managing, self-sustaining team—one that doesn't rely on you as the bottleneck. John and Joel break down how elite leaders design lean organizational structures, recruit true A-players, and create leadership development systems that generate momentum instead of burnout. If you've ever felt trapped by your team, overwhelmed by people decisions, or unsure how to scale without chaos, this episode delivers the blueprint for moving from operator to architect—and leading at the CEO level. Key Topics Covered The Leadership Flywheel Explained What a flywheel really is—and why leadership must create momentum, not friction Why teams fail when leadership systems aren't intentional How leaders move from "doing" to designing the business Designing a Lean, Modern Org Structure Using the Functional Accountability Chart (FAC) to separate people from roles Why you must define functions before hiring humans How AI-first thinking reshapes org design and eliminates unnecessary roles A-Players, Defined What an A-player actually is (and what they are not) Why "job done 90% of the time within the pay range" is the real standard How resourcefulness separates high performers from everyone else AI, VAs, and Fractional Talent The correct order: AI → VAs → Fractional → Full-time Why hiring out of pain creates long-term damage How modern leaders raise the talent ceiling while lowering overhead Scorecards, Agreements, and Ownership Why expectations fail—and agreements win How data-driven scorecards eliminate ambiguity Creating clear ownership so leaders stop rescuing their team Leadership Development That Scales Why leadership isn't just for managers—it's for everyone Creating micro-leadership opportunities inside your organization The power of daily wins, public accountability, and cultural ownership Preventing Burnout in A-Players Why C-players burn out A-players faster than workload How to identify when roles need to split before performance drops Monitoring hours, opportunity alignment, and growth paths Resources & Mentions The Agent to CEO Framework Functional Accountability Chart (FAC) Honey Badger Nation John Kitchens Executive Coaching → JohnKitchens.coach Concepts from Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, David Marquet Final Takeaway You don't scale by hiring more people—you scale by designing better leadership systems. The Leadership Flywheel isn't about control. It's about clarity, ownership, and momentum. When leaders design the structure, recruit intentionally, and develop leadership at every level, the business stops relying on them—and starts growing without them. "You can't build a self-sustaining business without developing leaders. That's the flywheel." – John Kitchens Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!
If the idea of hiring help in your practice immediately brings up fear about HIPAA, confidentiality, or losing control, this episode will bring a lot of clarity. Dr. Kate Walker breaks down exactly what therapists can delegate right now, what you should never hand off blindly, and how to protect your license while still getting critical tasks off your plate.Kate walks through real-world examples of delegation—from marketing and intake calls to email management and SOP creation—while explaining how HIPAA actually works in practice (not the scary myths most of us carry around). You'll hear why delegating the wrong things first can waste time and money, how to train VAs responsibly, and why systems—not hustle—are what allow practices to grow without chaos.If you've been trying to “build the plane while flying it,” or you know your systems need to be in place before your caseload spikes, this episode will help you delegate with confidence instead of fear.In this episode, you'll learn:What therapists can safely delegate to a VA, including marketing tasks, intake calls, email workflows, and follow-ups—without violating HIPAA.How to train and onboard virtual assistants using HIPAA education, clear boundaries, and simple SOPs that actually prevent mistakes.Why screen-recorded SOPs, Trello boards, and structured workflows work better than long written instructions—and how to set them up efficiently.If you're ready to stop doing everything yourself and start building systems that support your growth, this episode gives you a practical, HIPAA-safe place to start.If you're ready to lead with confidence, join the 2026 Supervisor Course waitlist for early access to bonus tools, templates, and fast-track grading. Strengthen your systems today with the free Supervision Onboarding Checklist, and get ongoing CEUs and live coaching inside the Step It Up Membership. You're not just building a practice, you're building a legacy.Get your step by step guide to private practice. Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.
¿Sentís que haces buen trabajo pero igual te eligen menos que a otros? ¿Conoces colegas con fotos mediocres que venden mucho más que vos? Si la respuesta es SI, entonces este episodio es ideal para que lo escuches hoy mismo.Hablamos de porque el talento no alcanza si no aprendes a construir una percepción clara, memorable y emocional de tu marca. Porque no gana el mejor, gana el más conocido… y para eso hay que dejar de ser uno más.Vas a descubrir:Porque muchos creativos talentosos siguen invisibles.Que hace realmente inolvidable a una marca.Cómo hablar el idioma del cliente (y dejar de sonar como un folleto técnico de fotografía).Que hacer para construir una venta exitosa.
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+ Del Evangelio según san Lucas +En aquel tiempo, el ángel Gabriel fue enviado por Dios a una ciudad de Galilea, llamada Nazaret, a una virgen desposada con un varón de la estirpe de David, llamado José. La virgen se llamaba María.Entró el ángel a donde ella estaba y le dijo: "Alégrate, llena de gracia, el Señor está contigo". Al oír estas palabras, ella se preocupó mucho y se preguntaba qué querría decir semejante saludo. El ángel le dijo: "No temas, María, porque has hallado gracia ante Dios. Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por nombre Jesús. Él será grande y será llamado Hijo del Altísimo; el Señor Dios le dará el trono de David, su padre, y él reinará sobre la casa de Jacob por los siglos y su reinado no tendrá fin". María le dijo entonces al ángel: "¿Cómo podrá ser esto, puesto que yo permanezco virgen?" El ángel le contestó: "El Espíritu Santo descenderá sobre ti y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Por eso, el Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios. Ahí tienes a tu parienta Isabel, que a pesar de su vejez, ha concebido un hijo y ya va en el sexto mes la que llamaban estéril, porque no hay nada imposible para Dios". María contestó: "Yo soy la esclava del Señor; cúmplase en mí lo que me has dicho". Y el ángel se retiró de su presencia.Palabra del Señor.
Vas zanima aktualno dogajanje? V Dogodkih in odmevih, osrednji popoldanski informativni oddaji, vam ponujamo poročila, analize in komentarje ključnih aktualnih dogodkov tekočega dne – tako s področja politike kot gospodarstva, zdravstva, šolstva, kulture in športa. Vsak dan ob 15.30 na Radiu Slovenija.
Ana Brito es una celebridad en España. Con medio millón de seguidores en Instagram gracias a El Show de Briten, que creó en plena pandemia, y su podcast Poco de habla (junto con Xuso Jones) —el tercero más escuchado de su país—, Ana ha aprendido que tener una opinión (y hacerse viral) tiene un precio.En este episodio nos reímos de los whitexicans que se sienten españoles, neteamos sobre las amigas con las que crecimos, hablamos de la importancia de tener una pareja que te apoye en tus proyectos y, por supuesto, del internet y lo fácil que es que la gente se enoje cuando alguien no piensa igual que ellxs.Vas a reírte con nosotras, te lo prometo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In dieser Folge nehme ich dich mit in ein Thema, das zum Jahresende oft schwer wirkt – und dabei so unglaublich kraftvoll sein kann: Jahresreflexion und Jahresplanung.Ich spreche offen darüber, warum Planung nichts mit Druck oder starren Zielen zu tun haben muss, sondern vor allem Klarheit und Freiheit schafft. Ich teile ehrlich meinen eigenen Rückblick auf das Jahr: was gut lief, was sich schwer angefühlt hat, welche Learnings ich gemacht habe – und warum mein Körper oft früher weiß als mein Kopf, wenn etwas nicht mehr stimmig ist.Diese Episode ist keine Berieselung. Sie ist eine aktive Einladung, innezuhalten, ehrlich hinzuschauen und bewusst zu entscheiden, wie man das Business im kommenden Jahr gestalten möchte.Am besten schnappst du dir Papier & Stift oder öffnest ein leeres Dokument – und kommst direkt mit mir in die Umsetzung.
Think you're ready to scale your business? If you want to move from solo-run start-up to scalable brand, you'll need to switch up your strategy and your mindset. Your success will depend on whether you have the right people (and tools) in place - and what you're willing to let go of. In this juicy episode of Marketing Sucks, Phil and I talk about how to tell when you're ready to grow, what you need to put in place first, and the key strategy and mindset shifts that'll help you scale faster. You'll learn how to get through the scale-up identity crisis intact, why you need to adopt a company (rather than creator) mindset, how to build out your brand ecosystem, and the key to making evidence-based decisions.Marketing sucks. Let's learn together. Hit play to discover: How to inject more structure and intentionality into your contentWhat so many biz owners get wrong when it comes to hiring VAsThe pipelines you need in place before you scalePlease rate, review, and subscribe!Timestamps: 00:11 Intro03:14 Letting go of your baby06:52 Delegation08:41 Building pipelines11:32 VAs, marketing & data 13:57 Company mindset16:04 Building your ecosystem17:43 Letting go19:50 Action items—
Život nás skúša a niekedy tie skúšky potrebujeme. Ako by to vyzeralo, keby skúšky neprichádzali? Neviem. Na počet a kvalitu skúšok, tých životných, si nemôžem sťažovať...V tomto videu sa dozviete o tom, čo rozhodovalo u mňa v tých ťažších chvíľach. Čo ma dokopalo a motivovalo pozerať sa na veci z iného uhlu. Až dievčatá zo Zeozoe mi povedali jedného dňa: "ĎAKUJEME ty, Si aj náš hlas. Bez teba by sa ľudia o nás nedozvedeli, lebo my nemáme na reklamu" Tieto slová mi znejú v ušiach dodnes. Rozplakali ma minulý rok na festivale ODznova, keď mi Eva zo Zeozoe podala kyticu s týmito slovami...Tak je to vlastne naša spoločná cesta. Som rada, že môžem byť hlasom malých a stredne veľkých značiek. A niekedy dokonca prepojiť vedu s niečím veľmi užitočným! Ďakujem, že ste tu so mnou...Vo videu spomínam aj stránku: https://www.40plus.sk/vychytavky/Som rada, že môžem na ceste kráčať a zviditeľňovať malých a stredných zo Slovenska a Čiech. Teším sa, že im to pomáha prežiť vo svete žralokov.https://asterionhemp.sk - kupón VYHODNEhttps://skola.odznova.sk/produkt/kurz-tajomstvo-dlhovekosti/ kupón : zosrdca20https://www.alchymistky.cz/sk kupón VYHODNEhttps://supramedex.sk/vyhodnehttps://www.natasha.cz kupón VYHODNE pre lepšiu cenuhttps://www.zeozoe.sk - v pokladni kupón VYHODNE pre zľavu 10%LEVANDULA - zvlášť pre SR a ČR môžete využiť nákupy výhodnejšie s kupónom VYHODNE. Ak nakupujete zo Slovenska a z EU v eurách, nakupujte na https://www.levanduloveudolie.sk Ak nakupujete v českých korunách, využite kupón na https://www.levanduloveudoli.cz. Ak nezadáte kupón VYHODNE v pokladni, zľavu nedostanete...https://www.zdravysvet.sk/kh kupon VYHODNE20https://www.nakladatelstvimojecesta.cz kupon ZDRAVIEhttps://www.matajankova.skhttps://www.bohemicabooks.com kupon VYHODNEĎakujem za podporu na YouTube i na Herohero.V tomto videu som mala aj pesnicku pre Vas.. ale stoplo sa to kvoli autorskym pravam. V platene vezii pre členov na herohero alebo v clenskej sekcii tu na youtubeu pesnicku najdete...
You've created this amazing specialization, you're excited about it, and then it's time to launch. Suddenly your brain starts screaming: "Wait, what if this isn't right? What if nobody wants this? What if I picked wrong?" If you've ever felt paralyzed by doubt right before putting yourself out there, you need to hear this.Here's what's actually happening: your nervous system is taking normal launch nerves and turning them into evidence that you're not ready. But there's a difference between "this is scary and new" versus "this genuinely doesn't align with me." In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to tell the difference between nerves and misalignment, why your experience already counts (even without the fancy title), and how to move forward without being paralyzed by the fear of picking wrong.Key Points Covered:✨ Three questions to ask yourself to distinguish between protective fear and actual misalignment✨ Why discounting your experience because you haven't used a specific title yet is keeping you stuck✨ The truth about specialization: it's not a tattoo, and pivoting is strategy, not failure
Nuestra cita navideña llega puntual a El Mundo del Spectrum Podcast, esta vez en formato Microdrive. En esta ocasión hemos optado por una charla distendida y cercana sobre la Navidad y el Spectrum, con el regreso de Juan Francisco Torres, que vuelve a casa por Navidad, la presencia de nuevo de Aitor Chávez, miembro del equipo que no se prodiga demasiado pero que, como siempre, aporta su visión más sentimental sobre la máquina de Sinclair, y, para cerrar el elenco, los habituales Jesús Martínez del Vas y Alejandro Ibáñez. Si te apetece pasar un rato agradable, cálido y cargado de nostalgia, este programa te ayudará a reconectar con la Navidad de antaño y a viajar al pasado recordando anécdotas y situaciones que compartimos miles de spectrumeros. Una cita que, como cada año, queremos compartir contigo para celebrar estas fechas tan especiales. Desde El Mundo del Spectrum te deseamos una Feliz Navidad y una inmejorable entrada de año.
Semana tranquila… antes de la tormenta. Te resumimos todas las noticias de oposiciones: convocadas 11 plazas de Auxiliar Administrativo en el Ayuntamiento de Majadahonda (Madrid); 24 plazas de Auxiliar Administrativo en el Consell Insular de Formentera (turno libre); 8 plazas de Policía Local en Linares (Jaén); publicada la OEP 2025 de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid con 179 plazas ofertadas pendientes de convocar. Además, Castilla-La Mancha anuncia 327 plazas de Auxiliar Administrativo (esta opo la abrimos en Formación Ninja muy pronto). Y bombazo histórico: Andalucía convoca 100 plazas de Catedráticos de Instituto, la primera convocatoria en 20 años.Si estás buscando convocatorias, fechas y requisitos, este vídeo te ahorra horas: puestos administrativos, policía local, OEP 2025 UCM, auxiliares C-L-M, y la convocatoria de catedráticos en Andalucía. Recuerda: cuando el contenido sea normativo, contrástalo siempre con el boletín oficial (BOE/diarios autonómicos) para estudiar desde la fuente y evitar errores de última hora.Cerramos con CTA claro: suscríbete y activa notificaciones para no perderte las próximas publicaciones (se vienen muchas antes del 31 de diciembre). Y cuéntanos abajo: ¿qué convocatoria esperas que salga ya? ¿Vas a ir a Majadahonda, Formentera, Linares, UCM o Auxiliar de Castilla-La Mancha?¿Quieres prepararte con nosotros?https://formacion.ninja/?utm_source=podcastNuestro Canal de WhatsApp:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDKoSOCcW4tN3Cuh10QSi te ha gustado el vídeo, dale 5 estrellas
Jack McColl shares how entrepreneurs can access $50K–$250K in 0% interest business credit, build capital the right way, and scale without giving up equity.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Jack McColl, entrepreneur and founder of Credit Stacking, to break down how investors and business owners can get $50K–$250K in 0% interest business credit—even with no business credit history.Jack shares how he discovered business credit seven years into entrepreneurship, why personal credit unlocks huge business limits, and how he used $500K in approvals to build multiple successful companies. He explains exactly how to structure applications, build banking relationships, avoid common mistakes, and leverage 0% cards safely for real estate, e-com, or any cash-flowing venture.Jack also discusses partnership lessons, how to avoid giving up equity too early, how to use business lines of credit to extend your 0% period, and how automations + virtual assistants helped him scale.This is one of the most actionable credit episodes you've ever published.What You'll LearnHow Jack got $500K in business credit approvalsWhy personal credit matters more than business creditHow to build banking relationships with the right institutionsHow to avoid equity partnerships by using creditRisks + rewards of leveraging business credit the right wayHow 0% cards actually work (12–18 months)How to extend 0% periods using a business line of creditHow to structure your first applicationsThe biggest credit mistakes people makeHow to use VAs and automations to scale your business
Ken and Vas discuss the Ravens injuries, roster strategy, transactions, cap management, and the extension for Travis Jones.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code RAVENS for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
If your practice feels like it's running on chaos, Post-its, and crossed fingers, this episode is going to be a breath of relief. I'm walking you through the first five SOPs I believe every therapist should have, because these are the systems that gave me my evenings back, lowered my stress, and stopped my practice from falling apart every time I hired someone new.I'm sharing the real mistakes I made when I first started working with VAs, like assuming they could read my mind, or handing over tasks without any structure, and how simple, foundational SOPs completely changed my workflow. From weekly check-ins and shared agendas to onboarding rhythms, accountability systems, and clear “when you're stuck” instructions, I'll show you exactly how I keep projects moving without micromanaging or constantly feeling behind.If you've ever hired a VA and felt disappointed, or if you're just trying to organize your practice so it doesn't drain the life out of you, these are the steps I wish someone had handed me years ago.In this episode, you'll learn:The five SOPs that transformed my practice, including communication rhythms, shared spaces, clear action items, and a visual workflow your VA can follow.How I delegate tasks without miscommunication, using Trello, AI notes, Loom walk-throughs, WhatsApp updates, and first-attempt feedback loops that set everyone up for success.Why onboarding takes time—and what that actually looks like, including starter projects, daily accountability check-ins, and the “when you're stuck” SOP that keeps work from stalling out.If you're ready to stop running your practice on stress and start running it on systems, this is the episode you've been waiting for.If you're ready to lead with confidence, join the 2026 Supervisor Course waitlist for early access to bonus tools, templates, and fast-track grading. Strengthen your systems today with the free Supervision Onboarding Checklist, and get ongoing CEUs and live coaching inside the Step It Up Membership. You're not just building a practice, you're building a legacy.Get your step by step guide to private practice. Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.
Get ready to elevate your passive income strategy! Join us for the Beyond the Bank: Land Investing, Debt Funds, and IBC for Smart Passive Income Triple Play Masterclass on Dec 10, 2025 (1:00–4:00 PM CT). Learn from industry experts Anthony Faso & Cameron Christiansen, Justin Sliva, and Whitney Elkins-Hutten as they reveal how to leverage Land Investing, Debt Funds, and Infinite Banking for a winning investment strategy.
You started your business for freedom, but now you're working more than ever. You're stuck in the weeds, and the idea of handing tasks to someone else feels like letting them borrow your own child. Sound familiar? In this episode, Kevin from the Pro Sulum team unpacks the brutal psychology behind why delegation feels impossible—and exposes the three big lies keeping you trapped in your business instead of working ON it. If you're dealing with burnout, working 60+ hour weeks, or convinced that "no one can do it like you can," this episode will challenge everything you think you know about delegation. This isn't your typical "just hire a VA" advice. This is about understanding the psychological barriers, dismantling the lies, and building systems that actually set you free.
In this candid leadership meeting, Virtual Rockstar team navigates real-time crises, dealing with the aftermath of a major earthquake and super typhoon that caused power outages for team members, while simultaneously celebrating monumental company growth.Listen in as they discuss the immediate need to pivot roles for a major upcoming virtual event, the inspiring perseverance of team members like Andre, and the incredible success of their recent event marketing, which has led to a record-breaking number of discovery calls.The second half of the episode offers a powerful deep dive into the company's 90-Day Leadership Challenge, emphasizing the foundational role of trust in building a high-performing, committed team.Key Discussion Points & Wins:Pivoting Through Disaster: The immediate operational challenges caused by a recent magnitude 7 earthquake and power outages, and how the team quickly delegates key roles for the upcoming Virtual Rockstar Quarterly Town Hall.Record-Breaking Growth: The team celebrates being on track to hit their "Super Bonus" goal, with a massive influx of discovery calls, 18 in just four days! following successful industry events.The Power of Events: Will shares humbling stories from recent industry events (Mindshare and Therapy) where clients praised their VAs, validating their specialization in the PT/SLP space.New Recruiting Strategy: Introducing a new "School Group" intended to become a massive thought-leader community, acting as an internal candidate pool to cherry-pick the best VAs for future hires.Deep Dive: The Leadership Challenge: A discussion on the core themes of their leadership training:Trust as the Foundation: Why Trust is the most important element of leadership, enabling healthy conflict and commitment.Leading from Love and Authenticity: The realization that powerful leadership comes from being authentic and operating from a place of genuine care (like Hope's and Denise's shares)."Good" When Things Go Wrong: A reminder of the military concept that bad things are "Good" because they present an opportunity to learn and grow.Policy Change for Wales: The decision to change the hiring policy for their largest clients ("Wales") to accommodate temporary full-time contracts (2-6 months) to ensure they never lose a valuable relationship, confident they can repurpose skilled VAs quickly.The Greater Purpose: Will explains that the true "why" of the leadership training is not just business success, but to empower each team member to be a more effective mother, sister, and leader in their own families.This is a masterclass in demonstrating vulnerability, accountability, and the strength of a team built on trust, even when facing external crises.Send us a textVirtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy.
How do you run an entire business in 42 minutes a day? By using international Virtual Assistants. But not in the way you think. In fact, everything you know about hiring and working with VAs is wrong. In this episode, Matt Raad interviews Josh Thomas, who built four seven-figure businesses using a simple VA system.Want To Learn How To Buy Websites for Income and Financial Independence?You don't need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2025): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
Tired of saying it's faster if I do it myself? We dive into a practical, human way to break the bottleneck and build a business that runs with you, not because of you. Our guest, Brittany Bettini of I Need a VA, lays out a straightforward blueprint: start with a life audit, delegate low-joy work, and capture your “pie recipe” in clear SOPs so results stay consistent even when hands change.We get honest about control, especially the hyper-independence many women entrepreneurs carry into their businesses. Brittany shares how she moved from doing everything to doing only what lights her up—coaching, teaching, creating—while VAs handle operations, inboxes, research, scheduling, design assets, and home tasks like groceries and laundry. The key isn't just offloading tasks; it's choosing what to keep based on joy, genius, and revenue impact, then backing the rest with documentation that a new hire can follow on day one.You'll hear how to use Loom and AI to turn screen recordings into step-by-step SOPs, why in-house virtual assistants (especially experienced Filipino VAs) protect your IP and culture, and how to structure training so your team writes and updates the manuals as they work. We cover mistakes to avoid—like over-relying on agencies for core functions—and the management rhythms that keep quality high without micromanaging: clear outcomes, visible dashboards, and monthly SOP reviews. Think of delegation like a pendulum: initial training takes time and money, then the swing returns with compounding freedom, focus, and revenue.If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck and start being the leader, this conversation gives you the tools and the nudge to move. Read more HERESupport the show
The beauty and salon industry is set to hit nearly $96 billion by 2033, but if you're a salon owner drowning in operational costs, watching your best staff walk out the door every few years, and feeling trapped in your own business… you're not alone. In this episode, Kevin from the Pro Sulum team breaks down the brutal reality behind the industry's growth numbers and why conventional advice like "just raise your prices" or "buy better software" is keeping you stuck in chaos. You'll discover: Why the $96 billion boom is hiding a crisis for individual salon owners The real reason 3-5 years is the "death sentence" for most cosmetology professionals (and your business) Why that expensive booking software didn't buy you any freedom What team-based salons like The Masters Salon (50+ years in business) know that you don't The one thing that separates slaves from owners who are actually free This isn't another fluffy "mindset" episode. This is about the systems gap that's killing your business—and the documented process that fixes it. Key Topics & Timestamps: [0:00 - 0:53] Opening: The $96 Billion Paradox Why is the industry booming while you're burned out and broke? [0:53 - 2:00] Segment 1: The Rising Cost Crisis December 2025 data: $95.99 billion market projection The hidden operational costs crushing salon owners Why "raise your prices" is lazy advice that misses the point [2:00 - 3:29] Segment 2: The 3-5 Year Staffing Death Sentence Huntsville Business Journal interview with Brett Pierce (The Masters Salon) Why trained stylists leave just when they become profitable The brutal truth: You're offering jobs, not careers [3:29 - 4:09] Segment 3: The Software Trap Why automation without systems just creates "fancy chaos" The hammer vs. blueprint analogy How you're wasting thousands on tools that don't fix the real problem [4:09 - 5:05] Segment 4: The Team-Based System Secret What makes The Masters Salon's model work after 50+ years The Holy Grail: Consistent client experience regardless of who serves them Why documentation is the only path to freedom [5:05 - 6:44] Segment 5: The VSA Solution What a Virtual Systems Architect actually does (vs. regular VAs) The 5-minute video that creates a forever asset How documentation while working changes everything [6:44 - 7:24] Closing: Your Next Steps The real problem diagnosis: Systems, not time or people Clear path forward with Pro Sulum Resources Mentioned: Free Systematization Assessment:
Good morning, afternoon, and evening, investors! Scott Carson here, fresh off our "Note Buying for Dummies" workshop, where the #1 lesson is always: market smarter, not harder! As one past coach put it about my students: "Scott knows his shit when it comes to raising capital marketing, and it works!" If you're tired of marketing being a 40-hour work week and want to blast past the competition, this episode is your blueprint. No more smoke signals – let's automate your success, even over holidays!In this episode, you'll learn:Holiday Marketing on Autopilot (Canva + CRM): Create stunning, personalized holiday greetings (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's!) with Canva's AI design templates. Upload your headshot, brand it, and preschedule a year of warm touches to your entire database via your CRM. It's an extra touch that truly pays off!Social Media Domination (Buffer): Schedule all your content (those awesome Canva images!) across every platform with Buffer. Free for two channels (LinkedIn & Twitter!), or super affordable for more. Set it and forget it – your marketing machine keeps rolling while you're enjoying life!Video to Viral (OpusClip.ai): Turn long videos into dozens of engaging shorts for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube. OpusClip.ai auto-generates titles, copy, and hashtags, then mass-schedu les across all your profiles. For just $29/month, transform one interview into weeks of content!AI Avatar Marketing (HeyGen.ai): Create personalized videos with AI avatars (even of yourself – Santa Scott, anyone?). Upload your voice, type your script, and generate professional messages for holidays or deal announcements. Grab free tickets to their upcoming boot camp – why wait for 2026 for cutting-edge marketing?Delegate & Conquer (REVA Global VA Services): Overwhelmed? REVA Global offers phenomenal VAs to manage all these tools, from creating Canva images and posting to Buffer, to bookkeeping and due diligence. Free up your time with their expertise (check out their Black Friday VA placement deal!)Don't be a January 1st resolution casualty! The holidays are prime time to get ahead. These tools – Canva, Buffer, OpusClip, HeyGen, and REVA Global – are for smart investors like YOU. Stop waiting for deals and capital to fall into your lap. Automate your marketing, absolutely shock and awe your competition, and make 2026 your most profitable year yet. Go out, take some action, and we'll see you at the top!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest
Are you updating your Instagram bio for the millionth time, trying to figure out if you're an OBM, VA, or project manager? Every time you say one of those titles, it feels like wearing someone else's clothes that don't quite fit. You pick "OBM" because it sounds legit, but then clients expect you to do everything, and half of it you don't even want to do.Industry labels like OBM and VA are just buckets. They're helpful for LinkedIn searches, but they don't communicate your actual value or attract the clients who need what you're brilliant at. In this episode, I'm breaking down why trying to fit yourself into these generic labels is killing your business, how it's attracting the wrong clients, and exactly how to create your own positioning that makes you the obvious choice for your ideal clients.Key Points Covered:✨ Why industry labels are descriptive, not prescriptive, and how using generic terms attracts generic expectations✨ The real reason you're burnt out: you're attracting clients who want everything when you only love doing specific things✨ How to create your own positioning that makes your ideal clients say "this is exactly what I need" (plus a real client transformation story)
En aquel tiempo, el ángel Gabriel fue enviado por Dios a una ciudad de Galilea, llamada Nazaret, a una virgen desposada con un varón de la estirpe de David, llamado José. La virgen se llamaba María.Entró el ángel a donde ella estaba y le dijo: “Alégrate, llena de gracia, el Señor está contigo”. Al oír estas palabras, ella se preocupó mucho y se preguntaba qué querría decir semejante saludo.El ángel le dijo: “No temas, María, porque has hallado gracia ante Dios. Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por nombre Jesús. Él será grande y será llamado Hijo del Altísimo; el Señor Dios le dará el trono de David, su padre, y él reinará sobre la casa de Jacob por los siglos y su reinado no tendrá fin”.María le dijo entonces al ángel: “¿Cómo podrá ser esto, puesto que yo permanezco virgen?” El ángel le contestó: “El Espíritu Santo descenderá sobre ti y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Por eso, el Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios. Ahí tienes a tu parienta Isabel, que a pesar de su vejez, ha concebido un hijo y ya va en el sexto mes la que llamaban estéril, porque no hay nada imposible para Dios”. María contestó: “Yo soy la esclava del Señor; cúmplase en mí lo que me has dicho”. Y el ángel se retiró de su presencia.
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Landscape expert Steve Griggs reveals the curb-appeal upgrades that help real estate investors sell faster, boost value, and win emotional buyers.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Steve Griggs, award-winning landscape designer and founder of Steve Griggs Design, to uncover the most overlooked value-add in real estate: landscaping.Steve explains why curb appeal is the first showing, how the wrong trees and bushes can kill deals, and how investors can dramatically increase perceived value with surprisingly low-cost upgrades. From greening up the lawn to using proper lighting, to designing outdoor “living rooms” that double square footage, Steve shares 40+ years of experience working with luxury homeowners and investors alike.He also breaks down contractor selection, pricing pitfalls, the right way to stage outdoor spaces, and how VAs, renderings, and modern tools help him deliver consistent results at scale.This is a must-watch for flippers, landlords, BRRRR investors, and anyone who wants to stand out in a crowded market.What You'll LearnWhy landscaping is the most undervalued part of flippingThe curb appeal mistakes that kill dealsLow-cost upgrades that create massive emotional impactHow to green up a yard in 7 daysThe right vs wrong plants, trees & placementsWhy lighting matters more than investors realizeHow to design outdoor spaces that “double” the living areaChoosing the right contractors & pricing properlyHow staging and renderings help sell emotionWhy details matter more than buyers know
Episode Overview In this another powerful guest episode, John Kitchens takes the hot seat for a deep dive into the real roadblocks holding agents back from real success. This conversation unpacks the journey from overwhelmed producer to intentional CEO — and why most agents stay stuck far longer than they should. John opens up about his early days in real estate, the tough lessons learned through market crashes, building and scaling brokerages, and how escaping "hero mode" transformed everything. He breaks down the exact mindset shifts, business models, and strategic frameworks agents must adopt if they want real freedom — not just another job disguised as a business. From hiring mistakes and bottlenecks to leadership identity and the future of AI-driven consumer behavior, this episode is a blueprint for any agent ready to scale with clarity, systems, and confidence. This is the episode that will challenge how you think — and change how you run your business. What You'll Learn in This Episode John's Real Estate Origin Story How a chance introduction to Jay Kinder changed the trajectory of his life What he learned from operating in both small-town and mega-market environments Why tough markets (like 2007–2011) built the muscle that made long-term success possible The Agent-to-CEO Shift The mindset move from salesperson → business owner Why clarity, forecasting, and financial visibility matter more than "hustle" Understanding your "freedom number" and the Perfect Day framework The Biggest Roadblocks Agents Face How skipping steps creates collapse later Why most agents actually have a talent problem, not a lead problem Understanding the Theory of Constraints and using bottlenecks to guide growth Building a Business That Scales How proven systems (not heroics) remove you from production Why agents should leverage VAs, AI, and the global workforce What "unique ability" means — and how it decides who you should hire next Team Building Mistakes Most Leaders Make Hiring out of pain instead of strategy Jumping too fast without a clear role or process How to time your first and second key hires Behind the Move to eXp Realty The breakfast that changed everything — sitting across from Glenn Sanford How John, Jay Kinder, and Al Stasek hit their 10-year vision in 18 months Why eXp's platform, flexibility, and long-term sustainability matter The Future of Real Estate Why agents must become knowledge-based experts, not order-takers How AI will change consumer behavior — and what pros must do now Why adaptability, trust, and content leadership will dominate the next 5 years Resources & Mentions CoachKitchens.ai — AI-powered real estate business systems John Kitchens Executive Coaching → JohnKitchens.coach The Goal by Eli Goldratt — Theory of Constraints Who Moved My Cheese? — Adaptability mindset The Perfect Day exercise by Frank Kern Final Takeaway You can't scale chaos. If you want real freedom — financial and lifestyle — you must think, act, and decide like a CEO. That means knowing your numbers, identifying your constraints, and building a business that uncovers opportunities instead of chasing transactions. "Skipping steps only presents the illusion of speed." — John Kitchens Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!
Today let's talk about something a lot of VAs wonder about ... and some even ask questions about out loud. That question? Can a coach actually help me land clients? If you've been asking yourself that question, you are not alone, and it's a really good question. Coaching is an investment - not just financially, but also mentally and emotionally. And before you decide whether it's right for you, it helps to understand what parts of the process belong to you, and what parts a coach can truly make easier. So in this episode, I want to try to give you a simple way to evaluate where you are right now, and whether working with a coach would help you move forward faster… or whether there's a bit of groundwork you may need to do on your own first. My private coaching clients tell me every day how I helped them see things more clearly. How I explained what they didnt understand, so that they did understand it. If you love this podcast, you know how I can help you. I understand what you do and I can help you get where you want to go. I haven't walked the exact path that you have, but I have walked my own path, doing loads of things wrong. And I have worked with hundreds of other VAs and helped them reach their goals. I'd love to help you. Connect with me and if you are ready, work with me here: https://YourVAMentor.com/links Thanks for being here with me this week! I am Tracey D'Aviero, The Confidence Coach for VAs - and I'll see you next time!
Most people spend 20 years chasing a salary they could make in 12 months with the right system.That's the $300K/year lie corporate America feeds you.Meanwhile, guys like Esteban are replacing their income in 2 years and building equity while they sleep.He's dropped $9K on ads that turned into 24 deals.He went from a corporate cubicle to running 2 multi-million dollar companies, serving some of the biggest real estate investors in the country.He's sharing how he did it… Plus, why answering a lead in 2–5 minutes can be the difference between a $25K assignment and no contract at all.If you want to scale as Esteban did, you need the two things that changed everything for him.The right people and a predictable flow of sellers.That's what led him to create RemoteLatinos.com, to connect investors with trained VAs who actually stick around.And it's the same reason he started GetSellers.io, after seeing how consistent, systemized lead generation turned $9K into 24 deals.Catch you later!LINKS & RESOURCES1,000 FREE Seller LeadsGet your first 1,000 seller leads FREE from our partner BatchLeads and start closing deals immediately. CLICK HERE: http://leads.getbatch.co/mztQkMr7 Figure Flipping UndergroundIf you want to learn how to make money flipping and wholesaling houses without risking your life savings or "working weekends" forever... this book is for YOU. It'll take you from "complete beginner" to closing your first deal or even your next 10 deals without the bumps and bruises most people pick up along the way. If you've never flipped a house before, you'll find step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to get started. If you're already flipping or wholesaling houses, you'll find fast-track secrets that will cut years off your learning curve and let you streamline your operations, maximize profit, do MORE deals, and work LESS. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDSh0 7 Figure RunwayFollow a proven 5-step formula to create consistent monthly income flipping and wholesaling houses, then turn your active income into passive cash flow and create a life of freedom. 7 Figure Runway is an intensive, nothing-held-back mentoring group for real estate investors who want to build a "scalable" business and start "stacking" assets to build long-term wealth. Get off-market deal sourcing strategies that work, plus 100% purchase and renovation financing through our built-in funding partners, a community of active investors who will support and encourage you, weekly accountability sessions to keep you on track, 1-on-1 coaching, and more. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDLL07 Figure Real Estate Ready RoomUse this proven blueprint to launch and grow your real estate investing business. Step-by-step video course takes you through everything you need to know… and we'll jump on WEEKLY workshops to break down each step with you LIVE! Think of it like getting a master's degree in tactical real estate investing for a fraction of the cost. CLICK HERE: https://7figureflipping.com/ready Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram: @7figureflipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Online Business Manager role is exploding and for good reason. More entrepreneurs want leadership, strategy, and someone who can own operations instead of just checking off tasks. In this episode, we're diving into how to become an OBM – a role that so many VAs and freelance service providers naturally grow into. And if you've been feeling tugged toward leadership or higher-value strategy work, Sarah Noked is here to shorten your learning curve. She breaks down everything from real pricing to red flags to the unsexy parts of the job.Sarah Noked is the founder of OBM School, where she trains service providers to become skilled Online Business Managers. She also leads a thriving OBM agency that pairs entrepreneurs with the operational support they need to scale. Her CPD-accredited program is one of the most recognized paths for freelancers ready to level up into a true operations leader.Listen to learn more about:How to become an OBM and how to know if you're secretly already doing the workReal talk about OBM hourly and retainer pricing Why VAs burn out, and how the OBM role solves (and sometimes creates) different problemsRed flags, green flags, and the actual responsibilities of the OBM roleWhat kind of clients are the best fit for an OBMIf you realized you're already doing half the OBM job, this episode will give you the trade secrets and next steps you need to fully claim that role.Sponsored by The Digital Marketer's Workgroup Are you already doing marketing work but need more clients and a stronger referral network? Join our tight-knit community of freelancers and get access to behind-the-scenes conversations, support, and troubleshooting that every solo marketer needs. Plus, you'll benefit from advanced trainings, networking opportunities, and exclusive job leads. Apply here!Links Mentioned in the Show:Grab Sarah's FREE OBM Starter Kit*: for VAs or Online Service Professionals ready to be seen as an indispensable OBM. Discover the tools, tips, and tech to bring your OBM business to life.Already doing OBM-level work? Sarah's OBM Accreditation course* is the premium, CPD-accredited certification program—six months of high-level coaching, digital badges, and the full OBM framework to help you step into the role with authority.Sarah also has a smaller course: OBM Accelerator* is the perfect starting point for service pros who want to explore the OBM role, build foundational skills, and launch an OBM business using a proven “business in a box” approach before diving into full accreditation. Looking to hire an Online Business Manager? Submit your job opp at hireaunicorn.com and I'll share it with my Workgroup community of vetted freelance marketers. Or browse our
Episode Summary Aya is the founder of VAAI Studios, a systems-driven VA and automation agency. With over a decade of hands-on experience in admin, ops, and all things backend brilliance, Aya lives and breathes optimization. She's a true Mechanic at heart—someone who thrives behind the scenes, fine-tuning workflows, scaling support systems, and mentoring VAs into strategic partners who actually move the needle. Her mission is clear: to help visionary founders reclaim their time and grow with confidence. Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? Aya's Portfolio Get in touch with Aya: ayavee.virtualfriend@gmail.com Timing Validation Focus Validate your strategic timing with precision using the KAIROS assessment system. Book your 30-minute KAIROS Strategic Assessment (€147) and transform intuition into data-driven confidence. When you know exactly WHEN to move, not just HOW, transformation becomes inevitable. https://www.uwedockhorn.com/research
At just 21, Dylan Garcia is closing 5–8 wholesale deals every month — all built from cold calling, stacked marketing channels, and elite discipline he developed as a top wrestler in Florida. In this episode, Dylan breaks down how he got his first $60k deal, how he transitioned from JV partners to running his own operation, how he builds reliable buyers lists, how he trains VAs, and the KPIs he uses to keep deals flowing. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:33 - Dylan Garcia's Wholesaling Business1:08 - How He Got Started4:05 - Wholesaling Through A Realtor & The Numbers7:07 - His Next Deal9:24 - Transitioning From Relying On JV Deals11:57 - Using Investorlift13:35 - Other Ways That He Finds Buyers & Helping Newbies16:29 - Cold Calling & Facebook Ads20:44 - The Lists He Pulls & Problems With Calling22:56 - How He Defines A Lead26:50 - What He Learned From Wrestling28:33 - Closing Thoughts & How To Get In Touch30:19 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Dylan Garciahttps://www.instagram.com/dylan.garcia007 Website: Gold Homebuyershttps://www.goldhomebuyers.com Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/
Do you ever catch yourself saying "I'm just good at planning" or "I just see the big picture"? If you're downplaying what comes naturally to you because it feels too easy, you're hiding the exact thing your ideal clients are desperately searching for.Most service providers think they need to offer everything, strategy, implementation, daily management, to be successful. But here's what actually happens: you end up burnt out, doing work you hate, and attracting clients who want all the things instead of the one thing you're brilliant at. In this episode, I'm breaking down why you keep talking yourself out of your zone of genius (what I call your unique magic), and exactly what to do about it so you can build a business around what you actually love.Key Points Covered:✨ Why the thing you're calling "just something" is actually your most valuable skill, and how to own it✨ The truth about industry labels and why you don't have to fit yourself into what an OBM or VA is "supposed" to do✨ How specializing in your zone of genius attracts premium clients who specifically want what you're brilliant at (plus a real client example)
Episode NotesTune in as the team discusses:Why “I'm too busy” is often a sign that you need a time-buying business, not a reason to avoid one.How just 30–60 minutes a day can build momentum and replace hours of wasted scrolling or noise.The power of doing a simple time audit to uncover hidden hours in your week.How Scott and Jon managed the land business while working full-time, raising kids, and dealing with life.Why momentum matters more than perfection — even 1–2 hours a week can fuel progress.How routines, time blocking, and daily habits help you stay consistent.Why systems, VAs, and automation reduce your workload instead of adding to it.What it looks like when “the script flips” and the business starts giving you more time than it takes.How to think long-term: a temporary sacrifice now turns into long-term freedom later.Community tips for staying focused: social media fasts, dopamine detox, Pomodoro timers, and schedule resets. TIP OF THE WEEK“Do a time audit. You have more time than you think — you're just spending it driving, scrolling, or zoning out. Swap 30 minutes a day for learning land investing, and it will buy your time back later.” — Scott Bossman“Automate and delegate early. Don't hold on to every task. Free up your time so you can focus on deals, growth, and the parts of the business that matter most.” — Mike Zaino“Don't stop. Momentum doesn't maintain itself — whether you have one hour a week or ten, keep moving. The small steps you take now eventually give you all your time back.” — Jon BurnettWANT MORE?Enjoyed this episode? Dive into more episodes of AOPI to discover how to build real passive income through land investing.UNLOCK MORE FREE RESOURCES:Get instant access to my free training, a free copy of my Bestseller Dirt Rich Book, and exclusive bonuses to accelerate your land investing journey—it's all here: https://thelandgeek.ac-page.com/Podcast-Linktree."Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"
In this conversation with entrepreneur and outsourcing leader Carmen Williams, we unpack the moment she walked into work, felt a physical “no” in her stomach, and quit her job that same day. No plan, no runway, no strategy deck—just bravery born from clarity.This episode isn't about hustle culture. It's about permission—to pivot, to shrink your life, to rebuild your identity, and to stop performing your way into burnout.We explore why corporate stability is an illusion, why minimalism creates freedom, how virtual teams scale your capacity, and why the “first hire fantasy” founders chase is usually wrong.We also talk about life after collapse—the rebirth that happens when you stop clinging to the version of yourself that was built to survive, not thrive.No hype. Just the quiet courage of starting over.TL;DR* The brave pivot: Carmen quit her job in one day after realizing life is short and fear is expensive.* Job security is riskier than entrepreneurship: One employer = one point of failure.* Minimalism is leverage: Less stuff, lower burn rate, fewer emergencies.* Founders hire the wrong “clone”: You don't need another visionary—you need a steady executor.* AI + VAs is the winning combo: AI increases the demand for great operators; it doesn't replace them (yet).* Saying “no” builds more trust than yes: Filtering clients improves ROI and reputation.What we unpack1. The moment you stop pretending you have timeCarmen's turning point came when her mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness—20 years older than her. Mortality compresses priorities.She realized: “If I knew I had 20 years left, would I stay here?”Her answer was a clean no.2. The illusion of corporate safetyDoug reflects on climbing into bigger houses and bigger bills—only to realize everything you own also owns a piece of you.Entrepreneurs face volatility monthly.Employees face catastrophe suddenly.Pick your pain.3. Minimalism as a business strategyDoug downsized from 3,800 sq ft → 560 sq ft.Less space. Fewer things. More intention.The easy life is the one with fewer dependencies.4. Why founders hire the wrong personalityEntrepreneurs imagine a “mini-me” assistant—someone spontaneous, creative, high-initiative.What they need is the opposite:A detail-driven operator who finishes what the founder starts.5. How Carmen accidentally built a 100-person outsourcing companyShe hired VAs for her own consulting practice.People kept asking for help.She kept saying no—until the market refused to let her.No website. No pitch deck. Twenty VAs anyway.6. Why AI doesn't replace VAs—it amplifies themHer teams use AI as a force multiplier, not a threat.Training loops, outside experts, and self-directed learning have made her VAs more valuable—not redundant.Memorable lines* “If you only have one income stream, you don't have stability—you have a trap.”* “Minimalism isn't aesthetic. It's leverage.”* “Your first hire shouldn't be you—it should be your opposite.”* “The day you stop pretending you have time is the day you become brave.”* “AI doesn't replace people. It replaces excuses.”GuestCarmen Williams — Founder & CEO of a global outsourcing agency supporting 100+ virtual assistants across multiple industries. Known for helping entrepreneurs scale through operational discipline, delegation frameworks, and mindset shifts around capacity and courage.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenwilliamsau/Website: https://globalteams.com.au/Why this mattersIf you want your second life to work, you can't drag your first-life habits with you.That means:* lower burn rate* fewer possessions* more clarity* better support* braver decisions* honest self-assessmentYou can't rebuild while holding onto the version of yourself that burned out.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
Ashley Garner shares how he scaled from duplexes to 196-unit acquisitions, overcame fear, and built a multifamily business powered by outsourcing and relationships.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss interviews Ashley Garner of ABG Multifamily, who reveals how he went from flipping student rentals with his father to buying large multifamily properties — including his most recent 196-unit acquisition.Ashley explains why “go bigger sooner” has become his core philosophy, how fear and past failures shaped his decision-making, and why outsourcing has been the key to unlocking scale. He breaks down exactly how he sources deals, works with brokers and direct-to-seller channels, and builds passive-income opportunities for investors.Ashley also shares how he uses virtual assistants, third-party management, legal partners, and AI tools to grow without burning out — and why letting go is the hardest skill for most entrepreneurs.What You'll LearnHow Ashley transitioned from small rentals to 196-unit acquisitionsWhy going bigger sooner accelerates financial freedomHow fear, failure & foreclosures shaped his investing philosophyUsing outsourcing & VAs to scale beyond your personal limitsThe truth about direct-to-seller vs broker deal sourcingWhen to switch CPAs, attorneys & property managersHow to evaluate passive-income syndicationsThe keys to picking markets (and why he focuses on North Carolina)How AI is helping him review documents & speed up decisions
Si sabés que tenés que empezar a invertir pero cada vez que lo intentás te agarran dudas, miedo o simplemente lo pateás para adelante… este episodio es para vos. Acá te muestro la guía más simple, práctica y realista para dar tu primera inversión, incluso si no tenés idea de por dónde arrancar. Nada de fórmulas mágicas, nada de humo, nada de gurúes gritones. Solo lo que realmente funciona para destrabar ese primer paso y empezar a construir tu músculo financiero. Vas a entender: • Por qué invertir es tan difícil psicológicamente. • Qué hacer cuando hay demasiada información. • Cuál es el primer instrumento ideal (seguro, regulado y con poco dinero). • Cómo entrenar tu estado mental inversor. • Y qué viene después de ese primer paso. Si te sumás, te prometo una cosa: vas a dejar de sentir que invertir es “para otros”. Muchas gracias por sus 5 estrellas en Itunes o en Spotify por sus comentarios y me gustas de Ivoox o Youtube por los comentarios en neuronafinanciera.com Recuerda suscribirte al Despertador, para recibir todos los jueves un correo que te ayude a despertar la Neurona Financiera que está un poco dormida. Nos vemos el próximo miércoles para aprender a usar el dinero como lo que es, una herramienta.
Tema del dia Avui tenim com a convidada especial la Goccia, membre de la comunitat durant molt de temps. Ens parlarà de com va arribar a Barcelona, de la seva feina actual i del seu procés d'aprenentatge del català. Som-hi! L'expressió de la setmana "de més verdes en maduren" (equival a "coses més estranyes han passat") Bonus Aprofundim en el tema del certificat de C2 i obrim el meló de les postres catalanes: són tan bones com creiem? Transcripció Andreu: [0:15] Hola a tothom! Benvinguts de nou al pòdcast d'Easy Catalan. Si per alguna casualitat hi ha algú que ha començat a escoltar-lo avui i no sap qui soc, em presento. Em dic Andreu, soc de Lleida i soc un dels presentadors del pòdcast, juntament amb el Joan i la Sílvia. Avui ells no hi són, però m'acompanya una altra persona que ha format part de la comunitat d'Easy Catalan durant força temps, on de fet va ser molt activa: venia a les xerrades que fem a Discord, va organitzar una trobada presencial per anar a fer un passeig per Collserola i ens va fer caure la bava a tots amb les fotos que compartia dels seus pastissos i altres receptes. Si sou membres de la comunitat o ho heu estat en algun moment, potser ja sabeu de qui parlo. Ella és la nostra estimada Goccia, que avui ens explicarà què la va portar a Barcelona, en què consisteix la seva feina actual i com s'ho va fer per aprendre el català. I ja us avanço que segurament compartirà alguna opinió controvertida. Abans de començar, però, deixeu-me recordar que vosaltres també us podeu fer membres de la comunitat i aprofitar tots aquests avantatges que oferim, des dels xats escrits fins a les trobades presencials. Si voleu fer-vos membres i ajudar-nos a continuar aquest projecte, aneu a easycatalan.org/membership. Tema del dia Andreu: [1:33] Doncs el tema del dia és la Goccia. Hola, Goccia! Goccia: [1:37] Hola, Andreu! Bona tarda! Que bonica la introducció que m'has fet. Moltes gràcies i també moltes gràcies per convidar-me, perquè saps que em fa una grandíssima il·lusió. No paro de dir-t'ho. Doncs, gràcies per convidar-me. Andreu: [1:51] I a mi també. De fet, en aquesta intro tinc la sensació d'haver-me deixat moltes coses, perquè en realitat vam fer més trobades presencials amb tu que aquella passejada per Collserola. No? Vas venir a la terrassa del Kevin un dia a fer un berenar… Goccia: [2:06] Sí, i tant! Sí, sí. Vam anar al teatre, també. Andreu: [2:08] Al teatre. Goccia: [2:09] Sí, al teatre, una tarda d'estiu, va ser… ai, és que no me'n recordo exactament (d)el nom de la peça, però… Andreu: [2:14] Vam anar a la Villarroel a veure una obra sobre una parella, era com una comèdia romàntica. Goccia: [2:22] Sí. Exacte, sí, sí. Sí, sí. molt bona. Molt bona. Sí... Andreu: [2:24] Va ser molt bona, aquella. Sí, sí, sí. Déu-n'hi-do! Doncs això, m'he deixat moltes coses, no? Goccia: [2:30] Sí, sí, no, tenim molt de recorregut, sí. Andreu: [2:33] Doncs, a veure, Goccia, avui t'estrenes aquí al pòdcast, crec que eres oient del pòdcast, doncs ara vens aquí com a entrevistada, com a exmembre de la comunitat, perquè ho vas ser durant un temps i ara fa un temps que no ho ets. No passa res, o sigui, això també s'ha d'explicar, que es pot ser membre durant una temporada, després marxar, després tornar... Això cadascú, lliure de fer-ho com vulgui. I ets la primera persona del teu país, que té la teva llengua materna, que ve aquí com a entrevistada. Llavors, Goccia, d'on ve el teu nom? O sigui, d'on vens, tu? Fes-te membre de la subscripció de pòdcast per accedir a les transcripcions completes, a la reproducció interactiva amb Transcript Player i a l'ajuda de vocabulari. (http://easycatalan.org/membership)
Si sabés que tenés que empezar a invertir pero cada vez que lo intentás te agarran dudas, miedo o simplemente lo pateás para adelante… este episodio es para vos. Acá te muestro la guía más simple, práctica y realista para dar tu primera inversión, incluso si no tenés idea de por dónde arrancar. Nada de fórmulas mágicas, nada de humo, nada de gurúes gritones. Solo lo que realmente funciona para destrabar ese primer paso y empezar a construir tu músculo financiero. Vas a entender: • Por qué invertir es tan difícil psicológicamente. • Qué hacer cuando hay demasiada información. • Cuál es el primer instrumento ideal (seguro, regulado y con poco dinero). • Cómo entrenar tu estado mental inversor. • Y qué viene después de ese primer paso. Si te sumás, te prometo una cosa: vas a dejar de sentir que invertir es “para otros”. Muchas gracias por sus 5 estrellas en Itunes o en Spotify por sus comentarios y me gustas de Ivoox o Youtube por los comentarios en neuronafinanciera.com Recuerda suscribirte al Despertador, para recibir todos los jueves un correo que te ayude a despertar la Neurona Financiera que está un poco dormida. Nos vemos el próximo miércoles para aprender a usar el dinero como lo que es, una herramienta.
Good morning, afternoon, and evening, investors! Scott Carson here, fresh off our "Note Buying for Dummies" workshop, where the #1 lesson is always: market smarter, not harder! As one past coach put it about my students: "Scott knows his shit when it comes to raising capital marketing, and it works!" If you're tired of marketing being a 40-hour work week and want to blast past the competition, this episode is your blueprint. No more smoke signals – let's automate your success, even over holidays!In this episode, you'll learn:Holiday Marketing on Autopilot (Canva + CRM): Create stunning, personalized holiday greetings (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's!) with Canva's AI design templates. Upload your headshot, brand it, and preschedule a year of warm touches to your entire database via your CRM. It's an extra touch that truly pays off!Social Media Domination (Buffer): Schedule all your content (those awesome Canva images!) across every platform with Buffer. Free for two channels (LinkedIn & Twitter!), or super affordable for more. Set it and forget it – your marketing machine keeps rolling while you're enjoying life!Video to Viral (OpusClip.ai): Turn long videos into dozens of engaging shorts for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube. OpusClip.ai auto-generates titles, copy, and hashtags, then mass-schedu les across all your profiles. For just $29/month, transform one interview into weeks of content!AI Avatar Marketing (HeyGen.ai): Create personalized videos with AI avatars (even of yourself – Santa Scott, anyone?). Upload your voice, type your script, and generate professional messages for holidays or deal announcements. Grab free tickets to their upcoming boot camp – why wait for 2026 for cutting-edge marketing?Delegate & Conquer (REVA Global VA Services): Overwhelmed? REVA Global offers phenomenal VAs to manage all these tools, from creating Canva images and posting to Buffer, to bookkeeping and due diligence. Free up your time with their expertise (check out their Black Friday VA placement deal!)Don't be a January 1st resolution casualty! The holidays are prime time to get ahead. These tools – Canva, Buffer, OpusClip, HeyGen, and REVA Global – are for smart investors like YOU. Stop waiting for deals and capital to fall into your lap. Automate your marketing, absolutely shock and awe your competition, and make 2026 your most profitable year yet. Go out, take some action, and we'll see you at the top!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest
Esta es la mejor parte de la historia. Y la que más me sorprendió. Resulta que Eleven Madison Park no fue ideado ni creado para ser el #1 del mundo. Resulta que el camino que atravesaron estuvo lleno de decepciones, caídas, retos y riesgos irracionales. En este episodio vas a descubrir porque los sueños gigantes no siempre llegan al principio ni cuando nos conviene. Tampoco llegan antes de empezar ni son un requisito para hacerlo. Este episodio desmiente la idea de que "si no se da fluido, no es para ti". Y desmentimos la idea de que "tienes que saber a donde vas para poder llegar". Vas a aprender como realmente piensan los número uno del mundo y como se comportan cuando están decepcionados y humillados. Como empiezas no es como vas a terminar. Los obstáculos pueden ser tu gasolina. Y la decepción puede ser lo que te cambia la vida.Las aplicaciones a nuestra Planificación Estratégica Avanzada 2026 están abiertas. Si tu también te rehúsas a desperdiciar diciembre, click aquí para aplicar o entra a: https://www.isagarcia.online/planificacion2026
In this solo episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I pull back the curtain on my early days of investing and the messy transition from the 2008 crash into creative real estate. I walk you through the "dead zone" years, the IRS and creditor headaches, the move from a waterfront home into a 900-square-foot apartment, and how those experiences forced me to design what eventually became our Three Paydays™ system. If you're sitting in a W2 you don't love, stuck in analysis paralysis, or wondering how to actually replace your job with creative real estate deals, this one is for you. I'll share the exact sequence: hiring a coach when I had no money, raising $25K for a mastermind, doing my first 12+ deals out of a tiny office, building the team around me, and scaling from zero to 10 properties a month under contract. You'll hear the mindset shifts, the tactical steps, and the hard-won lessons that took me from "completely stuck in my head" to building a business and community that now has 95+ years of combined experience helping students all over North America. The goal is simple: shorten your learning curve, help you avoid my mistakes, and challenge you to ask, "Why not me?" Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:24 The value of getting "a decade worth of lessons" handed to you 03:05 The difference between knowing the path vs. walking it 04:24 30/60/120-second decisions & the cost of indecision 05:47 What your real risk is: Gut check for anyone with a W2 07:13 Goals vs. a real plan with accountability 08:17 Why you don't need the full "how" before you commit to a clear beacon 09:31 IRS, creditors, repossessions, and downsizing to a 900-square-foot apartment 10:10 The birth of the Three Paydays system 11:08 How that "you're done" moment forced me back into the trenches making calls 12:03 Lesson: doubters, weather, circumstances, and past failures can't stop you 14:10 The difference between "crap debt" for toys and investing in yourself 15:34 Proximity, association & eliminating money stress 16:31 How thinking about money 24/7 chokes your creativity 17:20 Why you only need a phone and leads—no fancy tech required 18:13 How 13 deals stacked up between August and December 2013 19:08 Building the team: VAs, Nick, and qualifying buyers 20:23 Why good team members create revenue, not expense 21:29 Lesson: everyone is bad at first—that's normal and fixable 23:53 Tax refund season & stacking big checks 25:05 Future pacing: who are you in 3–5 years? 26:41 Start/stop list & aligning your calendar 28:01 Free resources to help you get on the right track Quotables "There is an enormous difference between knowing the right path and walking it, actually doing it in the trenches." "Only you can stop you." "Good team members will create more revenue, not expense." Links QLS 4.0 - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod Apprentice Program https://3paydaysapprentice.com Coupon code: Podcast Masterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast 3 Paydays Books 3paydaysbooks.com/podcast Strategy Session https://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources
Ryan Pineda sits down with Kristen Stampini, founder of Stamp Staff, to reveal how virtual assistants and AI are transforming business. From executive assistants who manage entire teams to marketing VAs that handle social media, emails, and lead conversion, Kristen explains how one trained VA can replace five employees—saving time, money, and stress. Discover how she built a multimillion-dollar VA agency, why the Philippines remains the best talent market, and how AI is making VAs more powerful than ever.Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/k5Jt-ny9xSsLearn how to invest in real estate with the Cashflow 2.0 System! Your business in a box with 1:1 coaching, motivated seller leads, & softwares. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com/Want to work 1:1 with Ryan Pineda? Apply at ryanpineda.comJoin our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://tentmakers.us/Want to grow your business and network with elite entrepreneurs on world-class golf courses? Apply now to join Mastermind19 – Ryan Pineda's private golf mastermind for high-level founders and dealmakers. www.mastermind19.com--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generated over 1 billion views online. Starting as a minor league baseball player making less than $2,000 a month, Ryan is now worth over $100 million. He shares his experiences in building wealth and believes that anyone can change their life with real estate investing. ...