

Elevate with Tyler Chesser - The Real Estate Podcast for Investing, Mindset and Personal Development
Tyler Chesser
Mindset, mind expansion and personal development for high-performing real estate investors. Join Tyler Chesser, a successful real estate entrepreneur and personal growth thought leader, as he sits down for mind expanding conversations with influential authorities in real estate, as well as top experts in other industries and disciplines. In these discussions, Tyler distills the mindset, habits, routines and tactics from the experts which will support you in your own quest to Elevate to a life without limits.
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Feb 12, 2021 • 59min
E131Jason Yarusi - Constructive Goal Setting & Next-Level Asset Management
Jason Yarusi is founder of Yarusi Holdings with his wife Pili. They have over $75M in AUM across over 850 Multifamily Units. He is an avid runner and workout enthusiast, and host of The Multifamily Live Podcast and The Jason and Pili Project. He wakes up daily at 4:32 a.m., is an aspiring ukulele player, and most importantly, a father to three amazing kids and husband.
In this discussion, Tyler and Jason's discussion focused on effective goal setting and what great asset management looks like. They discussed why many people are not engaged in goal setting, using your mind as an adversary, why Jason wears the same style of clothes per day, the crab analogy and the goal of the 100 mile mindset.
They also covered many asset management topics, including communication, working with property management, extreme ownership, using systems to stay proactive, scaling and more!
Connect with Jason:
Website: http://www.yarusiholdings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-yarusi-08b9a426/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonyarusi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.yarusi
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
Principles by Ray Dalio
The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
The Like Switch by Jack Schafer, Marvin Karlins
Skyrocket your financial and personal success with a substantial competitive edge gained through Elevate High Performance Coaching Academy! Your opportunity for business and profound life transformation is now. Learn more about the program and watch the free masterclass here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com
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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 13min
E130 New York Yankees Pitcher Chad Green - Whatever it Takes
Chad Green is a professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2016 as a starting pitcher, and became a relief pitcher in 2017. He played college baseball at the University of Louisville.
In this episode, Tyler and Chad discussed the elite commitment, mindset and performance required to be in the top .1% of anything you do. They discussed what it takes to thrive in Major League Baseball, remaining true yourself yet willing to tweak aspects of yourself, wanting versus committing, and mental fortitude to block outside influences in high stakes environments.
Other topics included a day-in-the-life of a MLB pitcher, the most challenging opponents Chad has competed against, what it's like playing during a pandemic, extreme consistency, the first time Chad put on a Yankees uniform and much more!
Connect with Chad:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chad_green91/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chadgreen24
The following books were mentioned in the episode:
It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Skyrocket your financial and personal success with a substantial competitive edge gained through Elevate High Performance Coaching Academy! The 8 week live group-coaching experience, where we compress decades of transformation into days, starts on March 1st; your opportunity for business and profound life transformation is now. Learn more about the program and watch the free masterclass here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com
Follow us!
Website: elevatepod.com
Twitter: twitter.com/elevatepod1
IG: instagram.com/elevatepod
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elevatepodcastcommunity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatepodcast

Feb 7, 2021 • 20min
E129 - Elevate Exclusive with Tyler - Freeing Yourself Through Discomfort
In this solo episode, Tyler discusses why and how you need to get comfortable being uncomfortable. He talked about building the muscle of uncertainty, evolving from a tactician mindset to an entrepreneurial one, three tactics to elevate your life through discomfort, and lessons learned from Tony Robbins' race car parable.
Listen to more in the Elevate Exclusive with Tyler series:
E118 - Elevate Exclusive with Tyler - Creating Conscious Habits
Skyrocket your financial and personal success with a substantial competitive edge gained through Elevate High Performance Coaching Academy! The 8 week live group-coaching experience, where we compress decades of transformation into days, starts on March 1st; your opportunity for business and profound life transformation is now. Learn more about the program and watch the free masterclass here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.

Feb 5, 2021 • 1h 3min
E128 - Creative Thinking and Adaptability with Tyler Cauble
Tyler Cauble is a native Nashvillian who has played a key role in the city through his developments, renovation projects and volunteer work. Tyler is the founder of The Cauble Group and Parasol Property Management, and is raising capital through his latest venture, Hamilton, for value-add investments and development. Tyler is also the author of the best-selling book, Open for Business: The Insider’s Guide to Leasing Commercial Real Estate.
In this episode, the two Tylers' discussion focused on how adversity sparks creativity and new opportunities. They discussed commercial real estate challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic, Tyler Cauble's project of turning a six-bay car wash to six micro-restaurants, his personal adversity, how he's leveraged social media for his personal and professional brand and asking good questions.
Other topics included the immense draw of Nashville, the importance of diversifying assets, learning from podcasts, viewing food as fuel, dropping out of college and more!
Connect with Tyler:
Free Copy of Open for Business Offering: tylercaiuble.com/elevate
YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/tylercauble
Website: http://www.tylercauble.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thecaublegroup
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/commercial_in_nashville
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercauble
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Open for Business by Tyler Cauble
Walkable City by Jeff Speck
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Company of One by Paul Jarvis
Skyrocket your financial and personal success with a substantial competitive edge gained through Elevate High Performance Coaching Academy! The 8 week live group-coaching experience, where we compress decades of transformation into days, starts on March 1st; your opportunity for business and profound life transformation is now. Learn more about the program and watch the free masterclass here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com

Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 3min
E127 - The Keys to Elite-Level Real Estate Production & Business Development with Rod Santomassimo
Rod Santomassimo is an author and the founder and president of the Massimo Group, North America’s leading business and sales coaching and consulting organization. Rod enjoyed a successful career in the commercial real estate brokerage business as a broker, owner, manager, and senior executive with local, regional, and international brokerage firms. His first book, Brokers Who Dominate, is an Amazon best-seller.
In this episode, Tyler and Rod's discussion focused on the key characteristics, practices and strategies to become an elite real estate professional. They discussed conducting an "election" to commit to coaching, the key traits of Rod's most successful real estate clients, and business development practices for high-performing real estate investors.
Other topics included how a dream led to Rod's reality of being a coach, mindset, finding your "why," Rod's habits for personal mastery, the need to help others succeed, gratitude and more!
Connect with Rod:
Website: https://rodsantomassimo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimocoach/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massimo_group/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassimoGroup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themassimogroup/
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Rod's New Book: Knowing Isn’t Doing
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews
Skyrocket your financial and personal success with a substantial competitive edge gained through Elevate High Performance Coaching Academy! The 8 week live group-coaching experience, where we compress decades of transformation into days, starts on March 1st; your opportunity for business and profound life transformation is now. Learn more about the program and watch the free masterclass here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 10min
E126 - Creating an Impact Through Core Values with Darius Mirshahzadeh
Darius Mirshahzadeh is a dad, husband, twin, brother, and son and lives in Austin, Texas. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker and entertainer. Darius’s passion is to make the world a better place using his talents and engagement. He was ranked #40 in Inc 500 CEO’s in 2007 with 2500% plus revenue growth in three years of his business at Twin Capital Mortgage.
In this episode, Tyler and Darius' discussion focused on the power of core values in business. They discussed the biggest detriment to most companies, the four mistakes that CEOs and entrepreneurs commonly make, and the process of creating your core values. Darius also shared his story of meeting Elon Musk and why it resulted in Darius stepping down from his company as CEO.
Other topics included the difference between a millionaire and a billionaire, the second mountain, shiny object syndrome, Tony Hsieh's impact and more!
Connect with Darius:
Website: therealdarius.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdarius
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darius.mirshahzadeh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
The following books were mentioned in the show:
The Core Value Equation by Darius Mirshahzadeh
The Second Mountain by David BrooksA
Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
Traction by Gino Wickman
Skyrocket your financial and personal success with a substantial competitive edge gained through Elevate High Performance Coaching Academy! The 8 week live group-coaching experience, where we compress decades of transformation into days, starts on March 1st; your opportunity for business and profound life transformation is now. Learn more about the program and watch the free masterclass here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.

Jan 26, 2021 • 54min
E125 - Embracing Change for Multifamily Opportunities with Brian Briscoe
Brian is cofounder of the multifamily investing firm Four Oaks Capital, which currently controls 485 units and $21m in AUM. He is also the host of the exciting new podcast “Diary of an Apartment Investor”, which brings an experienced and aspiring investor together on each episode. He is an active duty Marine lieutenant colonel stationed at the pentagon and will retire in summer 2021 after 20 years of service.
In this episode, Tyler and Brian's discussion focused on embracing change and fundamental mindset shifts to launch a multifamily business. They discussed Brian's ever-changing journey of being an aspiring professor to joining the Marine Corp and, ultimately, starting an apartment investing business. Brian also shared how his Marine Corps experience has equipped him to be a better leader and investor.
Other topics included how Brian unlocked his multifamily potential, including investing in coaching, actively looking for partners rather than information, the team dynamics of Four Oaks Capital and more!
Connect with Brian:
Website: fouroakscapital.com
Podcast Website: diaryofanapartmentinvestor.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/
The following books were mentioned in the show:
The Book of Mormon
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
Sign up for Elevate High Performance Academy! The next live coaching program starts on March 1st. Learn more here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.

Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 6min
E124 - Self-Actualization Through Storytelling with Anthony Vicino
Anthony Vicino is a best-selling author, investor, and entrepreneur. He's built multiple successful businesses from the ground up by creating systems that scale and by never losing sight of end-user satisfaction. Anthony is the co-founding partner of Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated multifamily acquisition firm based in the Twin Cities that focuses on providing excellent passive investment opportunities to busy professionals.
In this episode, Tyler and Anthony's discussion focused on the massive impact of storytelling. They discussed how storytelling is unique to humans, living up to your potential through Maslow's "plus-one" decisions, your brain's role in storytelling, taking ownership of the narrative in your head, and the subconscious dictating reality.
Other topics included instilling habits around food, sleeping and exercising; Anthony's four spheres of influence; daily pattern interrupts; Donald Miller; viewing your employees as customers; stoicism; playing the long-term game with long-term people and more!
Connect with Anthony:
Website: invictusmultifamily.com
Podcast: Multifamily Investing Made Simple
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_vicino/
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Isaac Asomov Books
Sapiens, by Yuval Noah Harari
Sign up for Elevate High Performance Academy! The next live coaching program starts on March 1st. Learn more here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.

Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 18min
E123 Ivy Zelman - Leveraging the Drivers of Success
Ivy Zelman is Chief Executive Officer of Zelman & Associates, holding roughly 30 years of experience covering housing and related industries. The firm provides analyses across all aspects of the housing spectrum. Ivy is widely known and respected for her bold thinking and accurate assessments, helping industry players avoid costly mistakes and capture opportunities. Ivy famously asked Toll Brothers CEO, Bob Toll, on the Q4 2006 Toll Brothers conference call, “Which Kool-Aid are you drinking?”
In this episode, Tyler and Ivy's discussion focused on identifying, balancing and leveraging drivers of success. Ivy shared the traits she developed from being on her own at age 18, how fear and insecurities have driven her, how she leverages inquisitiveness, reframing her weaknesses, and how she managed to succeed in Wall Street without the "ideal" pedigree.
They also discussed the current and future housing market, including the favorability of the single family asset class, multifamily, the three D's in real estate, overlooked opportunities and much more. This is a must-listen for ALL entrepreneurs!
Connect with Ivy:
Website: zelmanassociates.com
Twitter: twitter.com/ivy_zelman
Email: kim@zelmanassociates.com
The following books were mentioned in the show:
The Corner Office by Adam Bryant
Thrive by Arianna Huffington
Girls on the Edge by Leonard Sax
American Girls: Social Media and The Secret Life of Teenagers by Nancy Jo Sales
Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Sign up for Elevate High Performance Academy! The next live coaching program starts on March 1st. Learn more here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.

Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 8min
E122 - The Relentless Pursuit: Real Estate Excellence Through Networking with Eric Silverman
Eric Silverman is a founder and managing partner of Eastham Capital, a private real estate investment business based in Boca Raton, FL. Eastham Capital launched its first fund in 2007, and is now raising its sixth fund. Eastham Capital invests in multifamily properties sourced and managed by a diverse network of local and regional real estate owners and operators who have established successful track records of acquisition, renovation, management and disposition of distressed real estate assets.
In this episode, Tyler and Eric's conversation focused on America's transition from a "homeowner nation" to a "renter nation," and the power of networking in real estate investing. They discussed the high demand and low supply of affordable housing, the importance of how properties are managed and what separates an average operator from a great one.
Networking topics included why effective communication is crucial for finding great partners, Eric's success story of calling 500 Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), the importance of returning calls and more. Tune in for a great refresher as to why real estate is a people business!
Connect with Eric:
Website: http://www.easthamcapital.com
The following books were mentioned in the show:
What it Takes, by Steve Schwarzman
The Man Who Solved the Market, by Gregory Zuckerman
Sign up for Elevate High Performance Academy! The next live coaching program starts on March 1st. Learn more here: https://elevatecoachingacademy.com/
Sign up for the Elevate Nation Newsletter! Receive exclusive personal and professional growth tools, tips from Tyler, what Tyler's reading, the latest news from Elevate Podcast, real estate investment news, and opportunities from CF Capital and The Chesser Companies!
Apply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.
This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com.


