The Strategic Success Podcast

While some folks treat Real Estate as a hobby by tackling deals part-time or here and there, there is something powerful that happens when it is treated like a business. The traction that comes from building consistently in the same direction with economies of scale is something to pay attention to. In this episode, Courtney interviews some of the largest buyers in the Baton Rouge market, Elliott and Todd Grand. While some folks treat Real Estate as a hobby by tackling deals part-time or here and there, there is something powerful that happens when it is treated like a business. The traction that comes from building consistently in the same direction with economies of scale is something to pay attention to. In this episode, Courtney interviews some of the largest buyers in the Baton Rouge market, Elliott and Todd Grand. Courtney, Elliott, and Todd cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -what role businesses and real estate play in wealth building -the Baton Rouge flood of 2016 and how the Baton Rouge market has treated them since -scaling real estate like a business and going into other markets -why risk is something to consider in this business -how a commercial real estate mindset can play into residential real estate -among other important conversation pieces We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. Connect further with the Grands at SHPCompanies.com. Elliott Grand at elliott@shpcompanies.com or at (404) 668-2073. You can connect further with Todd Grand at todd@shpcompanies.com. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More are episodes being uploaded weekly. We welcome show ratings and reviews as it'll help us get in front of more folks with these messages.

Braden Smith, a local real estate investor and broker, and Stephen Keighery, owner of a major wholesale company, bring rich insights into the Greater New Orleans market as of August 2024. They discuss the shift towards a buyer's market and changing buyer behaviors due to rising mortgage rates. Strategies for navigating these challenges, including focusing on rental properties and understanding insurance complexities, are highlighted. The conversation also touches on property tax reassessments and the need for local expertise in this unique real estate landscape.

Did you know that instead of investing in the stock market with an IRA or 401k, you could invest in a Real Estate? I am not talking about a REIT here although you could do something similar. Most folks don't know this and Larissa Greene with Advanta IRA will share all the details in this episode. Many, many investors are experiencing the power of self-directed retirement accounts and you will want to know WHY. Courtney and Larissa cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -what are self-directed retirement accounts and why would folks be interested in them -what are some of the rules to investing with a retirement account-some tips and tricks for folks looking to use them -among other important conversation pieces We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. Connect further with Larissa Greene, email her at LGreene@AdvantaIRA.com or contact her at 727.754.9963. Advanta's website is AdvantaIRA.com. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Please disregard the masterclass commercial. August 17th, 2024 has passed. Stay tuned for future workshops to be announced. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More are episodes being uploaded weekly. We welcome show ratings and reviews as it''ll help us get in front of more folks with these messages.

Creative financing is so nuanced. If you only think of Subject To and Seller Finance you are barely skimming the surface. Exchanging is an old school concept that thankfully is still around in some capacities. This episode is a great opportunity to explore new levels of buying or selling creatively. Courtney and Philip cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -how he started by helping his father beef up his retirement account -what if someone doesn't have any money? -how he uses his real estate license to as a creative investor -we break down what exchanging is in this context and give some case studies of how it is applied in real world investing -how he sells on financing and what he does with the seller finance notes -share some exchange meetings nationwide -among other important conversation pieces This is a topic that Courtney loves exploring. It is Creative Financing on steroids. You have been warned! See below for some examples of some exchange meetings to attend nationwide either in person or online. (List largely in thanks to Andy Teasley) MONDAYS San Diego BalRamlochan@gmail.com Nationwide Young Exchangors 3rd Monday of the month, the email is youngexchangors@gmail.com TUESDAY N/A WEDNESDAYS Socal exchangors New Meeting time: 2pm - 4pm PST Note: you can either become a member or purchase a one-time ticket at the site below to join this event. JOIN OR GET A TICKET HERE www.socalexchangors.com THURSDAYS CREE Group Connection - Updates/Inventory/Meeting Links http://ThursdayExchangeMeeting.com St Petersburg FL 9:30 EST Same Zoom link each week. https://zoom.us/j/92405486923?pwd=em04K2krVjdOZnowcUxGUjh5UGd5QT09 Deal Makers of Michigan and Beyond! 11:15 am to 12:30 pm EST- Virtual/Live Hybrid meeting for Michigan, Midwest, and Beyond deals! Register here for Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/73061354105?pwd=fB5CemVUMYlYl1NUKaAocLX1gIBfC3.1 Join our mailing list: http://tinyurl.com/y9r6ndse Cara Kennedy - carakennedy.co@gmail.com FIRDAYS COREE has a great beginner exchange meeting every week www.coreerocks.com 8:50 EST, need to be a member to attend. Sarasota - FREE/GREAT Exchangers 1031great@gmail.com Orange Coast Exchangers First Fridays capitalnewport@gmail.com Pikes Peak 1st & 3rd Friday of each month thomasnpowell@comcast.net Atlanta Intown Exchangors - 3rd Friday of the month, in person. Email deals@intownps.com OTHERS: Greenville, SC (where Philip Klinck operates out of) - https://greenvilleequitymarketingsessions.com/ https://www.secounselors.com/ (have to be licensed to attend) Connect further with Philip Klinck at philip@upstatelandtrust.com or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/klinckphilip. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Courtney is hosting an Emergency Masterclass on Safe Subject To Deals in New Orleans on August 17th, 2024. This full day masterclass will have limited seating and tickets include lunch, a physical manual (100+pages) with added materials and paperwork, and the videos/158 page manual from her two-day class Mastering Creative Deals with Agents. You can find out more information at CourtneyFricke.com through an info video, the link to buy tickets, or you can send her an email with any questions. Email her here: YourLocalRealEstateSolution@gmail.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More are episodes being uploaded weekly. We welcome show ratings and reviews as it''ll help us get in front of more folks with these messages. PS: You're not going crazy. There were some technical issues that left only one view visible for the majority of the chat. Thankfully we still got the footage and audio to salvage a great conversation.

A lot of folks like to claim that they are a great deal maker when it comes to doing Real Estate deals, especially Creative Finance deals. Most folks barely hold a candle to the blazing flame of Peter Fortunato's deal making skills yet he would never give himself this title. His skills have been honed many ways. He not only has been investing since 1965, but he has also attended a seminar a month since then. Even in his late 70s, he still is actively doing many deals a year and still attending/giving seminars. You simply must tune in to hear not only his stories but his philosophy around Real Estate. Many folks love to latch on to his deal structures to try to grasp them but what has been the greatest impact on Courtney has been the way he approaches Real Estate and how he approaches the people within the deals. What an honor this was! Peter Fortunato is Courtney's main mentor and the greatest influence on her investing career. To interview him in his home was a great delight and something she deeply cherished. Courtney and Pete cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -how he transitioned his income from being a real estate agent to rent income and income from interest (notes) -a fun secret was revealed: Pete shares what he majored in in college -he shared the dreamer, starter, estate builder, and ender stages and his thoughts on what folks should do within each phase -how he gets repeat and referral business and has never sent a postcard in his career -the secret to how he finds everything he needs in his business -he breaks down his Benefit House and what it means -he gives case studies of various deals including one that has impacted him in the most(honestly, there's so much that we can't cover it all here!) -among other important conversation pieces Courtney believes it is imperative that every investor learns from Pete at least once in their life. You can connect further with him at PeterFortunato.com. His classes are very practical and I believe that both new investors and very advanced investors can take away many lessons from attending them. His next class is in December where each year he teaches a class full of case studies that focuses on the paperwork and how it impacts deals. Find more information on his Paper Course on December 7-8th, 2024 and to connect with him further, visit his website at https://www.peterfortunato.com/. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Courtney is hosting an Emergency Masterclass on Safe Subject To Deals in New Orleans on August 17th, 2024. This full day masterclass will have limited seating and tickets include lunch, a physical manual (100+pages) with added materials and paperwork, and the videos/158 page manual from her two-day class Mastering Creative Deals with Agents. You can find out more information at CourtneyFricke.com through an info video, the link to buy tickets, or you can send her an email with any questions. Email her here: YourLocalRealEstateSolution@gmail.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More are episodes being uploaded weekly. We welcome show ratings and reviews as it''ll help us get in front of more folks with these messages.

In Real Estate, it is no secret that you can make money and build wealth but many investors are disillusioned that it happens overnight. In this episode, things get real. Don't let these social media gurus trying to flatter you with their rented Lambos or chartered jets fool you. Building wealth takes hard work and actual skills. Chris is brutally honest when it comes to these truths. You'll want to tune in to hear it for yourself! Courtney and Chris cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -his fast, medium, slow money theory that investors often get wrong -how Chris grew his oil change business and it introduced him to Real Estate -the oil crash in 2014 in Lafayette and how that impacted his portfolio -how wholesaling houses kept him from bankruptcy -how he is scaling with partners -his views on the current Louisiana market -among other important conversation pieces Chris Rood is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Mobile Home Park Investor, and Coach. To connect further with him, visit https://www.instagram.com/RealestateRood or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100052458099401 on Facebook. He shares about his Allies Mastermind or Alliance Meetups on his socials frequently. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Courtney is hosting an Emergency Masterclass on Safe Subject To Deals in New Orleans on August 17th, 2024. This full day masterclass will have limited seating and tickets include lunch, a physical manual (100+pages) with added materials and paperwork, and the videos/158 page manual from her two-day class Mastering Creative Deals with Agents. You can find out more information at CourtneyFricke.com through an info video, the link to buy tickets, or you can send her an email with any questions. Email her here: YourLocalRealEstateSolution@gmail.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More are episodes being uploaded weekly. We welcome show ratings and reviews as it''ll help us get in front of more folks with these messages.

Many investors have lofty goals of owning their ideal properties. Maybe it's a lake house like the Cordner's. Their story is an inspiring one and in this episode, we deep dive into how they have used Real Estate over the years to fuel their passions and build wealth all while growing into their dreams. It was a pleasure to see in person the dream they have realized and the way that they are combining it with their non-profit to give back to the community in ways that they are passionate about. Get encouraged and I hope this episode inspires you to dream and commit to the journey to achieve it. Courtney and The Cordner's cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are:-how they have done deals over the years that rolled into each other-how they used their background in law and business to propel their investing career-how lending got their foot in the door and built experience -how they partnered with a large investor to cherry pick the best deals-their experience with over a hundred rehabs and the power of rent by the room/PadSplit-a fantastic tip on how they operate their marriage as business owners as well -how a deal they did years ago at $44K turned into their acquisition of jaw dropping Million+ dollar lake houses (yes, not just one) -how they have used investing to make an impact with their deal making and creating a non-profit charity -among other important conversation pieces CLARK CORDNER Clark has varied business interests in real estate, finance, and corporate advisory services. After taking joint graduate degrees in law and management, he practiced law briefly, founded and successfully exited technology service companies, and then oversaw at the CxO level the introduction of tech-influenced alternative service delivery models at some of the largest law firms and legal service outsourcing providers in the world. He is licensed in law, real estate, and insurance. For the last decade, he has been focused on his own portfolio. He enjoys assisting young entrepreneurs and advising non-profits, primarily by providing acquisition and growth capital and through start-up, growth, and exit advisory services. LISA CORDNER Lisa is the Managing Member of several real estate holding and renovation companies and a chief officer in a management company that provides finance, consulting and related services to the market, with an emphasis in property investment, rehabilitation, sales, and leasing. She oversees a large personal portfolio of SFR rental properties in the greater Atlanta area. She recently has gained national attention for her work in the co-living and affordable housing space. Her service orientation and attention to detail has made her a fan of the many hundred tenants she has served over the years. Additionally, in the course of overseeing the renovation and marketing of well over a hundred homes in recent years, she has developed a strong sense of style and design and market demand. To connect further with Clark, email him at clarkcordner@gmail.com. You can find Lisa on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lisas_lakeshore_life/. We shot this episode at their gorgeous Short Term Rentals in Woodstock, GA on the lake. You can check out that rental here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52337051?source_impression_id=p3_1721833300_P3znQ1WikEHEBMrY. Their non-profit's website is https://aladderup.org/. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More episodes being uploaded weekly.

Everyone has lofty goals when it comes to Real Estate but a lot of folks don't get traction towards some or all of those goals. It is important to realize how time, relationships, and your development can impact your goals. In this episode, Courtney interviews Al DiGirolamo about how he has been a deal maker over the years to reach his goals. Courtney and Al cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -how he does deals with others in the industry by ethically interfering -how he has used a Real Estate license as an investor -his experience of owning and surviving through the 2008 crisis -how to help other folks you already know to create win/wins -how he has juggled transitioning to and investing in two markets -among other important conversation pieces From first-time home buyers to empty-nesters, to million dollar real estate investment opportunities, Alfonso is passionate about creating real estate solutions through win/win opportunities. He prides himself on putting clients first with constant good faith and integrity. His vast connections with other colleagues has helped people achieve their goals through many facetsof real estate, including seller financing, private mortgages, short sales and rental opportunities. With over 20 years of experience through market cycles, Alfonso has the knowledge of what it takes in any environment to successfully bring a client’s objective to completion. Having been a broker ofrecord, he has experienced many situations that he now utilizes to prepare his clients. To connect further with Al, visit his website at https://solo.to/aldigirolamo. You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realdigirolamo/. We shot this episode at his beautiful Short Term Rentals in St. Pete, FL. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Courtney is hosting an Emergency Masterclass on Safe Subject To Deals in New Orleans on August 17th, 2024. This full day masterclass will have limited seating and tickets include lunch, a physical manual with added materials and paperwork, and the videos/158 page manual from her two-day class Mastering Creative Deals with Agents. You can find out more information at CourtneyFricke.com through an info video, the link to buy tickets, or you can send her an email with any questions. Email her here: YourLocalRealEstateSolution@gmail.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More episodes being uploaded weekly.

We live in an investing age where every guru is telling you to own 1,000 properties and to scale, scale, scale. And boy oh boy has that caused some issues for various folks. Yet that's the bill we are all being sold as the only option. John Schaub has an approach to Real Estate that is frankly contrarian to this Get-Rich-Quick way of thinking yet he has been wildly successful building wealth and a legacy for his family. John is one of Courtney's top 5 mentors/influences and in this episode you will get introduced to his powerful philosophy around Real Estate investing. He wrote her all-time favorite Real Estate book ("Building Wealth One House at a Time", 3rd Edition) that she has gifted to many, many folks over the years and frequently suggests investors of all skillsets to pickup and read. Many well known investors have been influenced by John like Robert Allen ("No Money Down" author) and Coach Chad Carson (Bigger Pockets author of "The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor"). Courtney and John cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -some lessons he has learned as an investor since the 1970s -his views on owning a lot of properties/doors -his views on single family versus multi-family -what inspired him to write his powerful book, Building Wealth One House at a Time -the impact his very first investment has made even though it was at retail price -some lessons he has learned as an investor since the 1970s -among other important conversation pieces John Schaub has prospered during three recessions, four tax law changes and interest rates ranging from 6-16% in his 35 years as a real estate investor. His 2016 best selling book Building Wealth One House at a Time, 2nd edition, assisted more than 100,000 real estate enthusiasts on their way to successful invest­ing. His 2007 book, Building Wealth in a Changing Real Estate Market, is available online and in bookstores. He is an accomplished boat captain (power and sail), fisherman, skier (snow and water) and an instrument-rated pilot. John loves to travel, especially with his wife Valerie and their young adult children. To connect further with John, visit his website at JohnSchaub.com. Courtney promotes very few educators in the Real Estate space but any class John puts on is worth considering, all of his books are worth the read, any online training he has on his site is worth listening to, and the class John Schaub and Pete Fortunato put on every April in Tampa is one that Courtney attends yearly and frequently brings a group to. It is one of her must attends that she suggests. We hope you enjoyed the conversation and got something out of it to help you on your journey. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Courtney is hosting an Emergency Masterclass on Safe Subject To Deals in New Orleans on August 17th, 2024. This full day masterclass will have limited seating and tickets include lunch, a physical manual with added materials and paperwork, and the videos/158 page manual from her two-day class Mastering Creative Deals with Agents. You can find out more information at CourtneyFricke.com through an info video, the link to buy tickets, or you can send her an email with any questions. Email her here: Yourlocalrealestatesolution@gmail.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More episodes being uploaded weekly.

In Part 1, Dominique deep dived how she built a flipping business from out of state. Don't forget to watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VNCW5nSsDM&t=9s. She flips virtually because she is busy building a life by design with a ton of time freedom. Check out what they are doing! Some additional topics that they cover include: -the power of social media and why it's worth the effort -running meetups and why they can be worth the effort of hosting them -the power of true networking and what it is not -true private money and some thoughts around finding it -among others. Dominique has been investing in real estate since she graduated high school at 17. She is now 25 and has built a successful real estate investment company, with a focus on long distance fix and flip deals. Dominique typically runs 10+ flips at a time in New Orleans, where all her investments are, while living full time in Colorado. Between wholesaling, flipping, and buy and hold investments, she has over 80 deals under her belt and is an expert at both acquisitions and renovations. She has mastered the art of managing a team remotely, running accurate numbers on deals from 1,200 miles away, and creating a flipping business that "runs itself" while she gets to travel and live life to the fullest! Want to learn more about her story? Listen to her Bigger Pockets Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF0rrDxgMHU&t=0s To connect further with Dominique, follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dom_flips_nola/ (@Dom_flips_nola). Check out her and her husband's adventure account here: https://www.instagram.com/gundersons_on_the_road/ (@gundersons_on_the_road) We hope you enjoy Part 2 of the conversations with Dominique. If you would like to connect further with Courtney, visit CourtneyFricke.com. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found value in it. Thanks for tuning in! More episodes being uploaded weekly.