Capital Hacking

In this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin interview Travis Chappell, a former Bible college student turned sales professional and entrepreneur. Chappell shares his powerful referral hacking technique for lead generation, as well as his insights on how to change your life one step at a time. He also discusses the benefits of podcasting and shares his own hack for attracting guests to your show. Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode![00:01:42] Referral hacking and life change.[00:05:30] Finding purpose after college.[00:09:20] Starting a podcast.[00:10:01] Podcast coaching and referrals.[00:13:35] Podcasting for enjoyment.[00:15:30] Self-help industry criticism.[00:18:22] Building a Guest Marketplace.[00:21:01] Podcast Guest Fees.[00:23:53] Empathy and understanding others.[00:26:45] Angel investors and SAFE financing.[00:29:50] Starting a podcast for networking.[00:33:01] Adding value to relationships.[00:36:09] Referral-based hacks.[00:38:02] Building relationships through value.According to the podcast episode, successful people are usually willing to help others succeed and share their expertise. However, they are also very busy and their time is valuable. The key factor for them to invest their time in someone else is to see that their time is being used effectively. They want to see that the person they are helping is taking action and making progress towards their goals. If the person they are helping is not taking action or wasting their time, they will eventually stop taking their calls. Therefore, it is important for the person seeking help to be someone who is worth investing in and to provide value to the person they are seeking help from. This can be done by taking action on the advice given, making connections for the person, or finding other ways to add value to their life or career. The episode emphasizes that investing in personal development and taking action on advice given by successful people is crucial for achieving success. Successful people want to help, but they need to see that their time is being used effectively and that they are making a difference. To be worth investing in, one must provide some sort of value to the other person, such as doing the things they tell you to do or making connections for them. The more successful someone is, the more willing they are to help others get there. However, busy people's time is valuable, and one cannot waste it. The only reason successful people will continue to invest their time in someone is if they see that they are making a difference and taking action on the advice given. Therefore, it is essential to take action on the advice given by successful people to achieve success.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

On this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin interview Travis Baucom, an experienced real estate investor who went from owning 400 properties to having to sell them all and start over again in the self-storage space. Travis shares his story and insights into his current successful investing strategy, which involves self-storage instead of houses. The hosts and Travis also discuss the differences between house investing and commercial investing, and why Travis believes houses are not a good investment. Listeners will learn valuable lessons about real estate investing from Travis's experiences and expertise.[00:00:55] Self-storage investing strategy.[00:03:43] Real estate investment strategies.[00:06:57] Business Failure and Growth.[00:10:06] Leadership and accountability in business.[00:13:21] Real estate investment pitfalls.[00:16:50] Overcoming Adversity in Real Estate.[00:19:58] Commercial Real Estate Investment.[00:23:18] Self-storage facility management.[00:28:06] Investing in storage facilities.[00:30:04] Real estate investment opportunity.Travis Baucom faced a challenging time both personally and financially, losing his employees, properties, and assets. However, he managed to turn things around by venturing into self-storage investing. He purchased all three books on self-storage investing from Amazon, read them, and listened to numerous podcasts on the subject. He began reaching out to people, conversing with brokers, and building relationships. Travis and his wife jotted down their objectives, including the amount of storage and cash flow they desired, allowing him to concentrate on developing his self-storage business. The value-add component of self-storage investing is unique compared to other real estate investments, as it primarily involves identifying demand.In the episode, the guest speaker explains that commercial real estate is valued based on the income approach, while houses are valued based on the comparable market approach. They clarify that if you have five houses in a row, each one is likely to be worth about the same amount, regardless of their rental rates. However, with commercial real estate, such as a storage facility, if you purchase it and increase its net operating income from $100,000 to $200,000 annually, you have doubled its value. This is because commercial real estate allows for forced appreciation through business planning. The guest speaker also notes that in the case of storage facilities, they are valued solely for their real estate value, not for any additional business value. The speaker invests in commercial real estate in the Sunbelt States and near-Sunbelt States, with a focus on conservative leadership and growing populations. They currently own six Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

In this episode of Capital Hacking, Josh McCallen interviews Kyle McCorkel, an industrial engineer turned full-time real estate investor. Kyle shares his journey of building a machine to find deals and add to his portfolio, how he finances those deals, and partners for success. He also discusses his passion for helping others achieve financial freedom and how he and his family are charting their course towards it. If you're a learner interested in real estate investing, this episode is a must-listen! Visit us www.capitalhacking.com for all episodes and show notes![00:01:28] Building a wholesale machine.[00:03:58] Passive income and real estate.[00:08:00] Tracking real estate cash flow.[00:11:34] Unique portfolio tracking method.[00:14:56] Direct mail marketing strategy.[00:17:49] Targeting strategies for leads.[00:21:15] Buy and hold acquisition drought.[00:25:16] Real Life Rentals and Twitter.Kyle, the guest, began investing in real estate in 2015 while still working and consulting. He was searching for ways to generate passive income and stumbled upon real estate as a viable option. He started purchasing his own properties and continued working until around 2019 when he reorganized his finances and began living off his wife's income. This allowed him to focus full-time on expanding his real estate portfolio, which now includes 54 rental units, a wholesaling business, and property flipping. His ultimate goal is to reach a point where his wife can also leave her job, achieving financial freedom for their family.Kyle's current focus is on building his wholesaling business, flipping properties, and acquiring as many rental properties as possible. He has already left his job and is working towards expanding his portfolio even further. He rearranged his finances and was able to live off his wife's income, which allowed him to concentrate on building his real estate portfolio full-time. His ultimate goal is to achieve financial freedom for himself and his family.Kyle believes in trying new things and being willing to fail. He acknowledges that he tries something new all the time and feels like he fails 99% of the time. However, he believes that even if you succeed 1% of the time, you can start to do some pretty cool stuff. Kyle's business plan has grown organically, and he admits to feeling around in the dark sometimes. He has built a robust business plan that focuses on building the machine to acquire properties, rather than just acquiring them. Kyle's ultimate goal is to reach a point where his wife can leave her job.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Today's episode we hear from Anthony Vigilante a long-time friend of Capital Hacking and we finally got him on the show! It has been a long time waiting but we are so glad he joined us. He dropped a gold mine of wealth. Don't miss this show!About Anthony Vigilante:Anthony has been in the financial industry for 20+ years running Enterprise Technology and as a Chief Security Officer. He graduated from New York University with a BS in Information Systems Management and from Fordham University with a MS in Computer Science. Anthony also holds an Advanced Certificate in Financial Econometrics and Data Analysis from Fordham's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Anthony sits on the National Board of Directors for America On Tech, which is a national nonprofit on a mission to mentor and guide underprivileged students to thrive in careers in technology and innovation. He regularly speaks at various conferences specializing in the areas of Technology and Cybersecurity. Anthony has been a multifaceted investor most of his life, strategically observing the overall economy in order to decide where the current opportunities may reside.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh McCallen interviews Marc Halpern, an expert in chemistry and private investing. Halpern shares his evolution through the world of private investing, starting from real estate and learning how to maximize his IRA to become a successful investor. He also talks about the content he created, including his expertise in phase transfer catalysis. Listeners can expect a thought-provoking and informative deep mastermind on private investing.Marc is a successful part-real real estate investor who achieved financial freedom by doing only 1-2 deals per year as an active investor over 11 years (www.PartTimeInvestors.com). He then reached “The Ultimate Passive Investor Endgame” by transitioning out of active single-family home investing into high ROI truly passive private placement investing. He diversifies his private placements in three dimensions. For example, his self-directed Roth 401(k) is invested in 10 private placements in 7 sectors with 5 syndicators, fund managers, and project sponsors. Marc wrote two books on real estate investing and is a national speaker on the topic of successful part-time investing for pre-accredited and accredited investors. Marc is now launching an innovative self-improvement platform called Now Be Happier that includes his latest book “Now Be Happier,” the app for iPhone “BeHappier”, the website www.NowBeHappier.com and the TEDx talk he presented in 2022 describing the first objective metric for happiness “How to Measure Your Happiness Score and Be Happier” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9MViB3tS5w). Marc believes that financial freedom is not only about passive income but also about having the right amount of liquid assets to cover your expenses. He believes that in order to achieve financial freedom, your passive income must exceed your routine expenses, and your liquid net worth must be able to cover any special expenses you may incur.But Marc believes that financial freedom isn't enough. He believes that in order to truly be successful, you must also be happy. He has developed a new concept called the "Ultimate Passive Investor Endgame," which is about tracking your happiness and using it as a measure of success.Marc believes that tracking your happiness is essential for success. He believes that people should track their happiness in order to identify areas where they can improve. By tracking your happiness, you can focus on the areas of your life that need improvement and make the necessary changes.Marc's teachings are based on the idea that happiness is the ultimate measure of success. He believes that if you are happy, you will be more productive aTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

E278: Three Policy Risks in the Apartment Investing and Ownership Industry with Jay ParsonsThere are screening methods to combat leasing fraud and improve risk management. In today’s episode, Jay Parsons reveals the three policy risks that landlords and investors should be aware of and provides insight into the current state of the market, including price discovery and which markets are on the rise and which are on the decline.He also talks about the evolution of rental housing as an asset class and how technology has played a significant role in increasing its accessibility to individual investors. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and new screening methods to combat leasing fraud so listen now!Key Points from This Episode:Jay talks about the backstory of his life and where he came from.What are the policy risks in the industry?What does the industry look like for rental housing?How did Jay get into real estate economics?The markets Jay is seeing right now and where he sees prices going in the market.Jay talks about leasing fraud and identity verification in the industry.The other things that Jay is working on aside from leasing fraud.What percentage is Jay seeing when landlords are trying to either increase or decrease rental income?Rent controls and eviction moratoriums as emergency solutions.The gap between demand and supply of affordable housing.Tweetables:“In the rental housing world, especially in small multifamily and single-family, residential, single-family rental, the vast majority of the market is not institutional.” – Jay Parsons“Construction costs have gone through the roof. I mean, everything's expensive right now, inflation impacts construction, too. And so it's been a major factor plus, now, of course, you have higher rates as well. So we're gonna see significantly fewer new starts this year than we saw last couple of years.” – Jay Parsons“Job growth and wage growth equals a lot of housing demand. And that's a lot of traffic, knocking down your doors. But that really stopped in the second half of last year in most parts of the country. And so I think we're at a point now where, you know, obviously, the question is, when does it return?” – Jay Parsons“If you're living in a property, like a duplex or a park property, where your neighbor is not who they say they are and they've not been through proper background screening, that's a risk to renters as well.” – Jay Parsons“The broader world doesn't realize is that most people, even landlords, they want to help people who are truly in need of help and like figure out a bridge solution. But unfortunately, you also have at least a small contingent that's committing fraud deterrent towarTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Starting with a top-down approach and asking what you want your life to look like can help you make better decisions. In this episode with Kimberly Hopkins, she shares her criteria for choosing an asset class, and why she opted for multi-tenant industrial over multifamily investing. She told us the story of why and how she moved from academia to entrepreneurship in the real estate industry.Kim makes us understand multi-tenant industrial and neighborhood retail investing, the math behind it, and teaches us how to get started in the industry. Listen in and learn how to dissect your investment plan and take the right action. Tune in too for an extra tip on why you should include your kids in the business. Hit the play button now!Key Points from This Episode:Kim shares her background and what got her into iron peak properties. What type of real estate does Kim love?Why was the Rich Dad Poor Dad book revolutionary to Kim?Kim talks about how she got into the industrial space.The first property that Kim brought and how she started with it.Understanding the cap rate and cash on cash.What is life insurance and how much money does that distribution costs?Kim’s purpose when syndicating.The importance of involving your kids in the business.Tweetables:“After I got financial freedom, then I realized I want even more freedom. I want freedom of time. I want freedom to work on what I want, and I want to work with the people I want to work with..” – Kimberly Hopkins“I believe that life is all about concepts and pattern recognition, and solving problems and solving problems.” – Kimberly Hopkins“Every time you get a new Office tenant, they want the walls rearranged. They want the new floor, the drop ceilings, the creative office space, now they want individual offices, it's very expensive and time-consuming. So that opportunity cost is a lot you know, and then we at the time, we didn't really want retail either for similar reasons. So that left us with industrial and we knew we wanted multiple tenants that's multi-tenant industrial.” – Kimberly Hopkins“In retrospect, I realized that that was exactly what you want. In a property manager, you want a property manager who thinks of the property as his own, and just wants you to let him do his work or her work.” – Kimberly Hopkins“As the market has changed, and as we all know, it's been really hard to buy deals lately. But by some stroke of luck or something, we've actually stayed pretty consistent with that entrance cap rate.” – Kimberly HopkinsTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Starting with a top-down approach and asking what you want your life to look like can help you make better decisions. In this episode with Kimberly Hawkins, she shares her criteria for choosing an asset class, and why she opted for multi-tenant industrial over multifamily investing. She told us the story of why and how she moved from academia to entrepreneurship in the real estate industry.Kim makes us understand multi-tenant industrial and neighborhood retail investing, the math behind it, and teaches us how to get started in the industry. Listen in and learn how to dissect your investment plan and take the right action. Tune in too for an extra tip on why you should include your kids in the business. Hit the play button now!Key Points from This Episode:Kim shares her background and what got her into iron peak properties. What type of real estate does Kim love?Why was the Rich Dad Poor Dad book revolutionary to Kim?Kim talks about how she got into the industrial space.The first property that Kim brought and how she started with it.Understanding the cap rate and cash on cash.What is life insurance and how much money does that distribution costs?Kim’s purpose when syndicating.The importance of involving your kids in the business.Tweetables:“After I got financial freedom, then I realized I want even more freedom. I want freedom of time. I want freedom to work on what I want, and I want to work with the people I want to work with..” – Kimberly Hopkins“I believe that life is all about concepts and pattern recognition, and solving problems and solving problems.” – Kimberly Hopkins“Every time you get a new Office tenant, they want the walls rearranged. They want the new floor, the drop ceilings, the creative office space, now they want individual offices, it's very expensive and time-consuming. So that opportunity cost is a lot you know, and then we at the time, we didn't really want retail either for similar reasons. So that left us with industrial and we knew we wanted multiple tenants that's multi-tenant industrial.” – Kimberly Hopkins“In retrospect, I realized that that was exactly what you want. In a property manager, you want a property manager who thinks of the property as his own, and just wants you to let him do his work or her work.” – Kimberly Hopkins“As the market has changed, and as we all know, it's been really hard to buy deals lately. But by some stroke of luck or something, we've actually stayed pretty consistent with that entrance cap rate.” – Kimberly HopkinsLinks MentionedTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Supercharge your IRA by venturing into other opportunities and alternative investments! Join Carl Fischer today as he talks about his business that allows people to invest in many spaces like oil and gas, precious metals, real estate, syndications, and LLCs using self-directed IRAs, 401Ks, and health savings accounts.Our conversation zeroes in on how investing through IRAs and 401(k)s works, the amount of money locked up in these retirement vehicles and the investment opportunities available to individuals through self-directed IRAs. Carl even addresses some common misconceptions about self-directed IRAs and their rules and regulations, so tune in now!Key Points from This Episode:How to take money out of Wall Street through self-directed IRA and 401(k)s.How did Carl start his business, CamaPlan, and what do they offer?How did Carl discover the opportunities in IRAs and 401(k)s?The cool things about self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s.How big is the world of IRAs and 401(k)s in the country and how much money or investable capital is locked up in these retirement vehicles?There is no taxable event in using self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s to invest in alternative investments. Do the rules and regulations for redirecting 401(k) and IRA investments vary across different states?How many individuals and families have liberated their money from IRA programs into the self-directed CamaPlan program?How much cash is under CamaPlan’s alternative investment custody?Why are only a few people taking advantage of the IRAs and 401(k)s?The trends Carl sees in the alternative investing space.What does it mean to be a self-directed investor?Links MentionedCarl Fischer on LinkedInCamaPlan WebsiteAbout  Carl FischerCarl Fischer is a Cornell University graduate and third-generation real estate developer. Carl began his investing career in the 1970s when he was employed as a rocket scientist at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. He is presently one of the founders and principals of CAMA Self-Directed IRA, LLC (dba CamaPlan). CamaPlan is a national company headquartered in Ambler, PA.Carl has implemented plans and managed over 20 million dollars in real estate transactions. His real estate investments include commercial and residential properties, including real property, notes, and mortgages. He has increased his net worth and controlled many endeavors with the self-direction tools available. In addition to his hands-on experience, he has spoken to many groups including real estate investors and brokers, CPAs, financial advisors, and mortgage proTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Along with exhausting all your resources, education and determination can make a big difference no matter your industry! Today’s guest, David Zamarin, tells us exactly how to get on the Shark Tank Show. He also explains how he invested the money into his education and the idea of nanotechnology, eventually leading him to develop the protective coating product, DetraPel.David shares his journey as a teenage entrepreneur and the behind-the-scenes when he joined the Shark Tank show, where he made a pitch to the sharks. What happens after the cameras stop rolling and how did his appearance on the show change the trajectory of his business? Tune in now and also learn the importance of sustainable businesses and their role in positively impacting the environment.Key Points from This Episode:David’s background and what he and his business do.David shares his story of when he was an entrepreneur in his teenage years.How did David end up making $25k a month when he was in high school?David talks about his episode on the Shark Tank Show and tells us how he got in.What did David think when the sharks started making offers, especially since he was just 19 years old?How did airing in the show take his business into a company?David speaks about how functional his business was and their marketing lift at that time.What is the company doing today in a snapshot and how much capital does David have to infuse and raise from outside investors from the beginning?David’s eco-friendly coating company and what it does.How did David raise capital for his company and how did he find investors?What is the ratio of capital to value?What is series A and what is the pivot there?The things that David is excited to be working on over the next couple of years.Links MentionedDavid Zamarin on LinkedInDavid Zamarin on InstagramDetraPel WebsiteAbout David ZamarinSneaker-head, serial entrepreneur, thrill-seeker, and proud founder of DetraPel, David Zamarin is the chief visionary behind his company which he brought to life in 2013 at the young age of 15.  David’s passion and urgency to disrupt the growth trajectory of global challenges directly caused by irresponsible manufacturing is the driving force for the company’s philosophy and purpose which is rooted in a commitment to developing innovative formulas that reduce environmental impacts and negative health effects. While David spends most of his time working on developing DetraPel, he recently graduated Magna Cum Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify