

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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Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 26min
E111 - Special Edition - Healthy Mind, Body and Relationships with Katie Chesser
Katie Chesser, wife of Tyler Chesser, is a family nurse practitioner at CaloSpa®, working in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. She is certified with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked in critical care and trauma emergency room, dermatology, cosmetic research, hormone replacement therapy and medical aesthetics. She is passionate about caring for a person’s complete wellbeing, focusing on a more holistic approach to care, helping her patients feel better from the inside out.
In this special edition episode of Elevate, Tyler and Katie's discussion focused on the healthy mind, body and relationships needed to grow as a person. They discussed practicing gratitude for your past, present and future; working out during the pandemic; holding your partner accountable; nightly debriefings; seeing things from your partner's view and several other habits and routines.
Other topics included self-alignment, being open to serendipitous moments, nonconformity, embracing discomfort, lessons learned from traveling, recognizing the good in things, their favorite thing about being married and much more!
Connect with Katie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatiediane/
The following books were mentioned in the show:
You Are a Badass, by Jen Sincero
Open, by Andre Agassi
Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight
Positive Intelligence, by Shirzad Chamine
The Seven Principles for Making Marriages Work, by John Gottman
Psycho-Cybernetics, by Maxwell Maltz, M.D.
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.

Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 17min
E110 - Gamifying, Health and Recovery with Dr. Amal Agarwal
Dr. Amal Agarwal, D.O., MBA, is a board-certified emergency room physician with clinical, entrepreneurial, administrative and operational experience. Dr. Agarwal’s mission is to help with the necessary transition from a fee for-service model to a value-based care model through patient and physician engagement. By merging both patient and healthcare provider data, he hopes to improve patient outcomes. After completing his Six Sigma Green Belt training, he is a firm believer that poor results are primarily attributed to process rather than people.
In this episode, Tyler and Amal's discussion focused on gamifying, health and recovery for high performers. They discussed reframing challenges by gamifying them, health practices for peak performance, the uncertainty of health, sleep, what Amal is looking to accomplish in health care, and big pharma.
They also talked about how you can't reach peak performance without recovery, with Amal sharing how he stabilizes emotional highs and lows, the benefits of sleeping outside, recognizing you're doing too much of one thing, four weeks of vacation, avoiding decision fatigue and more!
Connect with Amal:
Linkedin
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Extreme Ownership, by Jocko Willink
The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin
The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries
Sapiens, by Yuval Noah Harari
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.

Dec 1, 2020 • 55min
E109 - Securing Wealth Through Asset Protection with Attorney Garrett Sutton
Garrett Sutton has been in practice more than 35 years. Garrett assists entrepreneurs and real estate investors from around the world to protect their assets and maximize their financial goals through sound management and asset protection strategies. Garrett serves as a member of the elite group of “Rich Dad Advisors” for bestselling author Robert Kiyosaki. Garrett has authored several books, including Start Your Own Corporation, Run Your Own Corporation, Writing Winning Business Plans and Loopholes of Real Estate.
In this episode, Tyler and Garrett's discussion focused on asset protection for real estate investors. They discussed when you need to set up an LLC, differences between purchasing a property under an individual's name versus an LLC, inside attacks and outside attacks, Nevada asset protection trusts and legal due diligence. They also discussed asset protection for passive investors and syndicators.
Other topics included the fear of being scammed, how Garrett met Robert Kiyosaki, the world's lack of financial education, lawyers selling services that people don't need and more!
Connect with Garrett:
Website: https://www.sutlaw.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutton-law-center/
The following books were mentioned in the show:
The Fourth Turning, by William Strauss and Neil Howe
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.

Nov 27, 2020 • 60min
E108 - Active Self-Education for Passive Investing with Travis Watts
Travis Watts is a full-time passive investor. He has been investing in real estate since 2009 in multi-family, single-family and vacation rentals. Travis is also the Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital. He dedicates his time to educating others who are looking to be more "hand's off" in real estate.
In this episode, Tyler and Travis’ discussion focused on investing in self-education to cut the learning curve of passive investing. They discussed balancing education and action, the various ways Travis performs due diligence as a passive investor, books, the need of a syndication version of Yelp, embracing an active role in passive investing, and learning more and knowing less.
Other passive investing topics included why people should be interested in passive investing, time freedom created by passive income, pros and cons of active and passive investing, Travis’ investing advice to his younger self and more. Whether you’re new to passive investing or just looking to grow your portfolio, you’ll benefit from the insight in this episode!
Connect with Travis:
Website: http://www.ashcroftcapital.com/connectwithtravis
Instagram: instagram.com/passiveinvestortips
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviswatts1234
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/passiveinvestortips
The following books were mentioned in the show:
The Hands-off Investor, by Brian Burke
Awaken the Giant Within, by Tony Robbins
Rich Dad Prophecy, by Robert Kiyosaki
Managing Oneself, by Peter Drucker
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.

Nov 24, 2020 • 41min
E107 - Mindful Productivity & Financial Education with Ramsey Solutions’ Chris Hogan
Chris Hogan is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Chris Hogan Show. He is the author of Retire Inspired and Everyday Millionaires, which is the largest study of millionaires ever conducted. Since 2005, Hogan has served at Ramsey Solutions, where he gives practical money advice on retirement, investing and building wealth.
In this episode, Tyler and Chris’ discussion focused on productivity and the importance of financial intelligence. They discussed busyness versus productivity, the three phases of operation that Chris uses to focus on the things that matter and the five things Chris can control
They also discussed the average person’s lack of financial knowledge, stimulus checks and why people shouldn’t rely on the government, learning from financial pain, and, most importantly, how to help fix the country’s financial problems.
Other topics included how Chris manages emotions during high-stress situations, the interdependence of stress and growth, gratitude and more in this value-packed discussion!
Connect with Chris:
Website: chrishogan360.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishogan360
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishogan360/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrishogan360
The following books were mentioned in the show:
The Bible
Necessary Endings, by Dr. Henry Cloud
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.

Nov 20, 2020 • 57min
E106 - Discovering Purpose and Successful Investing Through Empathy with Brian Adams
Brian C. Adams is the President and Founder of Excelsior Capital, where he spearheads investor relations and capital markets. He has 10 years of experience in real estate private equity and has advanced knowledge in best practices for strategic real estate investing. Prior to forming Excelsior Capital, Brian co-founded Priam Properties in 2010 and provided leadership and direction for the firm in connection with capital markets, investment management and investor relations.
In this episode, Tyler and Brian’s discussion focused on having empathy with yourself and others to find purpose and excel in real estate. Their spiritual discussion included self-reflection and coming to terms with the existential reality that life is finite, millennial white men struggling with having an identity outside their vocation, and asking yourself where you’re going.
Real estate topics included the success Brian has seen by focusing on being empathetic to investors' needs, accepting vulnerability, working with family offices, direct co-investment syndication, why blind fund vehicles should be avoided and more!
Connect with Brian:
Website: https://www.excelsiorgp.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/
The following books were mentioned in the show:
To Sell is Human, by Daniel Pink
Give and Take, by Adam Grant
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.

Nov 17, 2020 • 54min
E105 - Manifestation, Syndication and Personal Development with Ruben Greth
Ruben Greth has his own podcast about raising money for multifamily syndication called the Capital Raiser Show, where he learns best practices from successful syndicators and multifamily investors. He is a capital manager for Bakerson and does marketing, brand awareness and capital raising for the company who has purchased 850 units in Arizona, many through syndicating apartment communities. He originally got started in real estate by raising $650K of joint venture money from social media to buy small multifamily deals in Phoenix during the real estate crash.
In this episode, Tyler and Ruben’s discussion focused on Ruben’s manifestation of fulfillment through real estate, exceptional capital raising and personal growth. They discussed Ruben’s upbringing, with Ruben sharing his identity struggles, and how his mission of real estate syndication plays a prominent role in homage to dad.
They also discussed traits of the most successful capital raisers, focusing on the confidence to communicate effectively and the implementation of systems. Personal growth topics included getting in shape mentally and physically, Joe Dispenza’s scientific teachings, lessons learned from dogs, taking action towards personal growth and more!
Connect with Ruben:
Website: http://bakerson.com/
Capital Raiser Website: capitalraisershow.com
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rubengreth
Instagram: instagam.com/capitalraiser
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rlgreth
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Biology of Belief, by Bruce Lipton
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, by Joseph Murphy
Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill
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.

Nov 13, 2020 • 51min
E104 - High Level Mobile Home Park Investing with Andrew Keel
Andrew Keel began as a “Lonnie Dealer”, investing in individual mobile homes as a way to generate monthly cash flow. Just a few years later, Andrew is now the owner of Keel Team, LLC, a Top 100 Owner of Manufactured Housing Communities with over 1,000 lots under management.
His team currently manages 17 manufactured housing communities across seven states. He is an expert at turning around under-managed manufactured housing communities by utilizing proven systems to maximize occupancy while reducing operating costs.
In this episode, Tyler and Andrew’s discussion focused on committing to manufactured housing community investing. They discussed Andrew’s experience of taking quick investing action, the three main reasons manufactured housing communities are so attractive to investors, the diminishing supply and increasing demand, Andrew’s advice to aspiring investors, and personnel and software systems Andrew’s company leverages.
Other topics included Sam Zell’s perspectives on company growth and life, Iron Man, monitoring sleep and diet, struggles with hiring, managing emotions, the “valley of sorrow” and more!
Connect with Andrew:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkeel/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keelandrew
Instagram: instagram.com/keelteam
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki
Deals on Wheels, by Lonnie Scruggs
Forever Cash, by Jack Bosch
Tools of Titans, by Tim Ferriss
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.

Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 1min
E103 - Visualization, Action and Passive Investing with Ryan McKenna
Ryan McKenna is a full-time real estate investor, syndicator, and founder of McKenna Capital, a private equity company that helps people invest passively in real estate syndications. Focusing on value-add multifamily, self storage and manufactured home parks, McKenna Capital has helped hundreds of investors around the country to invest in commercial real estate assets, totaling over 10,000 units with an asset value just north of $1 billion.
In this episode, Tyler and Ryan’s discussion focused on visualizing outcomes, putting dreams into action and achieving financial freedom through passive investing. They discussed how vision played a role in Ryan achieving his dreams of playing division I baseball and achieving success in real estate investing; diversifying operators, markets and asset classes; transitioning from single family homes; and Ryan’s advice for passive investing beginners.
Other topics included how Ryan has adapted to the current pandemic environment, managing emotions in times of high stress, gratitude journals, taking calculated risks, curiosity and more!
Connect with Ryan:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McKennaCapital
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckennacapital/
Twitter: twitter.com/McKennaCapital
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill
Essentialism, by Greg McKeown
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

Nov 6, 2020 • 47min
E102 - Contribution Through Consistent, Intentional Practice with Seth Godin
Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur and most of all, a teacher. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 18 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn).
Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world.
In this episode, Tyler and Seth’s discussion focused on committing to consistent, intentional practice to contribute our best work to the world. They discussed why creativity is for everyone, Seth’s advice on how to build character and become meaningful at one thing, the difference between education and learning, and how Seth learns from “serial incompetence.” Seth also shared why he believes trying different trumps trying harder.
Other topics included creating ideas that stick, what we can learn from epidemiology, criticism and why Seth doesn’t read his Amazon reviews, what it means to have true fans and more. Enjoy and learn from this great discussion with the ultimate entrepreneur of the information age!
Connect with Seth:
akimbo.com
akimbo.link
The following books were mentioned in the show:
Seth’s New Book: The Practice, by Seth Godin
Unleashing the Idea Virus, by Seth Godin
Linchpin, by Seth Godin
The Art of Possibility, by Rosamund Stone Zander
The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield
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.


