Capital Hacking

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

Think beyond financial wealth and focus on accumulating and leveraging the different types of capital to fulfill the life you deserve. That’s what MC Laubscher, the Cashflow Ninja, teaches us to do as he talks about alternative investment strategies and education, and how to break free from the matrix.He also dove deeper into discussing the 10 types of capital and why you should invest in it. Listen in as he shares with us his predictions on the current state and future of the economy and society. Tune in now and find out the importance of understanding the great reset and adapting to the changes it brings as well! Key Points from This Episode:MC shares his life’s background story.How do the questions you ask determine the quality of your life? How did MC come up with the name ‘Cashflow Ninja’ and what does it mean?MC’s philosophy when investing: striving to be better every single day.MC talks about his key predictions for the next five years.What is wealth based on MC’s opinion and why?What and where is MC currently investing in?MC discusses the 10 types of capital and why it is wealth for him.Why is it important to invest in yourself and how is it going to build capital?Tweetables:“That's kind of my philosophy of how I approach business and investing. I just tried to get better every day. I don't know everything there is to know you'll never be able to do that. I have so many blind spots, I still make so many mistakes, but I just try to be better every single day.” – MC Laubscher“I do books, newsletters. Now, full-publishing company, and then also a mastermind and cashflow ninja story with a goal of sharing cashflow, investment strategies of helping people escape the rat race and get to financial freedom.” – MC Laubscher“The economy is completely going to change, it's going to be more digital.” – MC Laubscher“Wealth, in my opinion, consists of capital, knowing what types of capital you should be focusing on, and accumulating. Because capital is a store of value, right? So what types of capital do you accumulate that's going to go up in value in an environment that's turbulent, and that is resetting, so that what you have is valuable, and it's going to be repriced in whatever system is being rolled out in the coming years.” – MC Laubscher“When you focus on those types of capital, which I see as wealth because if you accumulate more of it, it just becomes more and more and more valuable. And it gives you a much more well-rounded scorecard than just a bank balance and a ton of properties.” – MC LaubscherLinks MentionedCOVIDTurn 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

Making real estate investing simple is one of the missions of our guest today. In this episode, Chris Levarek discusses the Reg D offerings and goes into detail on the 506(b), 506(c), and 504. He even shares his insights into multifamily investing and short-term rentals, and also discusses his partnership strategy for each deal.With a mission to make real estate investing simple for busy people, he talks about how he created a platform that allows investors to customize their investments and select different deals through a two-page deal disclosure document. Tune in now as he also dives into the benefits of joining a mastermind group and offers advice on investing in short-term rentals! Don’t miss it!Key Points from This Episode:Chris shares his background in the military and corporate IT and how he transitioned to real estate investing.How did Chris use other people’s money for his capital?How did the process of starting a fund start?The different types of Reg D offerings, specifically 506(b), 506(c), and 504.What are the projects that are currently exciting Chris today and why?What’s been Chris’ company’s success?Chris talks about how he found GoBundance and how he’s enjoying it.The things one should know before investing in short-term rentals.Does Chris’ strategies find other operational partners and his philosophy in managing and finding a deal?The kind of capital Chris brings each year.Chris and Josh talk about Unbound, a program that fights human trafficking.Links MentionedVacation Rental Masterclass WebsiteValkere Investment Group WebsiteUnbound WebsiteAbout Chris LevarekChristopher is the Operations Manager for Valkere Investment Group. He coordinates the company's management, technical infrastructure, and daily ongoing operations needed to support the business.Christopher is accountable for the development/management of the Valkere Team and for implementing company systems to improve business efficiency. He works in tandem with the Marketing and Sales Team to develop new/existing partner relationships and define/discover new investment opportunities.He lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, Jamie, and two sons Christopher and Julien, where he enjoys playing the guitar, spending time with family, and reading in his spare time.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

When giving gifts, the gift must match your relationship with your recipient or your brand. In this episode, John Rulin talks about the power of gift-giving in building strong relationships in business and in life and that the outcomes we want in business, such as referrals, deal flow, access, retention, and loyalty, are driven by how we show up for people.He also talks about how showing up for families in uncommon ways can lead to being liked, loved, trusted, and top of mind, which also leads to referrals. Listen in as John shares his book ‘Giftology’ and how it’s helping people to learn the systems and process of the uncommon ways to show up for your most valuable relationships. Catch us now to know more about how to add value with both the gifts you give and the doors of opportunity you open!Key Points from This Episode:John shares a little bit of a backstory about who he is.John talks about his book, Giftology, and how it’s helping people to show up in uncommon ways for their most-valued relationships.How do relationships change your business, bring capital, and open pocket deal doors nobody has access to?The importance of showing up in your business.Cameron Harold’s gift-giving strategy.Thoughtful gift-giving is essential in building and maintaining business relationships.John’s opinion about Chet Holmes' "Lumpy mail" strategy.What prompted John to write the book Giftology?The unique artifact mugs John and his wife use for gifts.Step two after designing an intentional and uncommon gift for Cameron Harold.Selling training versus selling products.The power of intentionality in business.Links MentionedGiftology Book by John RuhlinMiracle Morning BookGiftology Group WebsiteAbout John RuhlinJohn will tell you, “how you love and treat people will open more doors than you can imagine.” In fact, one gifting experience (Brooks Brother experiment) has opened more doors than $10 Million in advertising could ever do.After applying principles of generosity learned from “Attorney Paul,” John started selling the largest deals in Cutco history out of 1.5 million other reps and distributors. Yes. 1.5 million. Not only was he gifting knives but he was being asked to speak on stages around the country to teach sales and marketing teams how to build relationships in unconventional ways. Simple but powerful things like focusing your care on the executive’s spoTurn 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

Putting money to work in real estate positions you to make more money. Matt Faircloth teaches us how to syndicate deals by playing the cash flow game. He shares how they started from single-family to doing smaller multifamily until they have already started syndicating apartment buildings. He also explains the real estate, investing, and fundraising terminologies he used so listeners can understand him better.Matt also explains the 1% and 2% rules for buying a rental property, the challenges of raising capital, how to raise capital for the first time, and how to further improve your capital-raising skills. Tune in now and hear about the book Matt has authored and get ready to transform your life through real estate! Key Points from This Episode:Matt shares his backstory.Matt discusses the cash flow game and how he transitioned that to syndicate.What exactly are REIAs (Real Estate Investment Association)?How did the book ‘Raising Private Capital’ come to fruition and how many books were sold?Matt speaks on how he made the large scaling happen for his business over the last 10 years.Matt discusses their company’s vision of transforming lives through real estate.The number of deals Matt has already done as far as money-wise.The people that Matt has helped through his business.The two books Matt has written and how did he divide them.Capital Provider vs. Deal Capital Provider.Matt teaches how to raise capital, especially for first-timers.Tweetables:“The 1% rule is now more of a standard and it's if the property performance is in the 1% rule, you get a pretty good chance that it's going to make at least some money for cash flow, and it's worth investigating further. So that's what the 1% rule 2% rule is.” – Matt Faircloth“I realize that without the operator, without the deal, and the know-how and the knowledge and the blood, sweat, and tears of the operators putting in, the money would have nowhere to go.” – Matt Faircloth“At the end of the day, it's hiring a bookkeeper. Super simple, but I shouldn't keep my own books. And it allowed me to expand into what can I give away, and the more stuff I give away and allow myself to focus on my core, the more successful we become as a company.” – Matt Faircloth“You should build your business to the point where you're willing to go to your own mama and ask your own mama to put money in your company. If you're not comfortable enough in the business systems that family members and loved ones can give you their money and you can feel assured that your family members and loved ones have money with you.” – Matt FairclothLinks MentionedDeRosa Group WeTurn 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

Over, around, or through the obstacle is the way according to our guest today, Eric Upchurch. In this episode, Eric discusses his journey from being a military member to becoming an entrepreneur in the real estate sector. He explains how he got interested in real estate investing, how he connected with Markian Sitch, the founder and CEO of ADPI (Active Duty Passive Income), and how they created the Military Real Estate Investing Academy, which is now one of ADPI's flagship products.He also talks about the current opportunities in real estate investing and how military members can take advantage of them. He discusses the various services that his company provides for military members and how it is dedicated to breaking down barriers for military members and providing them with the opportunity to invest in real estate and other ventures. Tune in now and find out more!Key Points from This Episode:How does real estate investing give military members a new sense of purpose?Eric’s acronym: OATES (Over, Around, or Through the Obstacle is the Way) emphasizes the qualities he learned and honed in the military.The beginnings of  Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI).The challenges faced by military members and how they can use real estate investing to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams.How the ADPI structure works.How to transition from being a military member to a real estate entrepreneur.The mission and services offered by Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI).How military members can learn about investing in real estate through ADPI.Tweetables:“People are built for growth, and it's when you start getting sedentary and lazy and don't have passion, purpose, and motivation that you start to die.” – Eric Upchurch“So now, we've spent over a year and six figures of our own money to create a fund that will allow military members to invest as little as $500 with a great return and they do not have to be accredited, and we can advertise as widely as we want.” – Eric UpchurchLinks MentionedEric Upchurch's WebsiteActive Duty Passive Income WebsiteAbout Eric UpchurchEric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran who grew up in Central Iowa, where he learned at an early age that if you want something, you need to work for it. Following an opportunity, he relocated to California with a friend immediately after high school, attended culinary school, junior college and ultimately transferred to UC Santa Barbara where he met his wife. After graduating, Eric joined the Army where he served for six years in 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

It's essential to find your path and not just follow in someone else's footsteps. In this episode, Marc Kuhn shares his story of how he went from making $1 an hour working for his dad's concrete company to owning multiple businesses with over 200 units and a revenue of $25M. He shares his experiences and insights into the luxury storage industry and how he's been able to build wealth through real estate and creative deal structures. Marc takes us through his journey of self-discovery, pivot, and how he built his business from the ground up. He also shares his tips about what is contract deed and how it is used, which is a key component of his success. Tune in now and scale up your $1 revenue per hour to million dollars more!Key Points from This Episode:Marc's backstory and his early years working for his dad's concrete company.Marc shares his story of getting fired from his W2 job and returning to construction work.How Marc started to pivot into a real estate company.The number of units Mark has acquired since 2017 and his commercial and luxury storage.Marc talks about his last creative deal in the creative economy.What is a contract for deed, how does that work, and what is its difference from seller financing?How did Marc come up with deal models for real estate despite doing concretes in his early years?The purpose of CK Agency and how they manage multi-units and self-storage.Marc’s predictions of where he’s going in the next five years.What exactly is luxury storage, what is it used for, and how big is it?The method of how Marc acquires his clients.The cost it will take when purchasing self-storage unit pieces and where the energy for these units come from. Tweetables:“It's difficult to stay three steps ahead and you get kicked 12 steps back sometimes. And I really just kept fighting and kept focusing and kept in the bigger path.” – Marc Kuhn“Nowadays, the path is to accumulate assets, generate passive income and make money during it, but not making money in the conventional way. Making money through maybe doing work, but leveraging other people's time, not me necessarily doing all the work.” – Marc Kuhn“I'm leveraging my path now. I just went all the way in on conferences, to books, podcasts, courses, spending money on myself really increased my skill set.” – Marc Kuhn“I think if you can just get the path of least resistance and that was kind of my our take when we rented these [storages], we've had a lot of success with and we rent them as fast as we can build them.” – Marc KuhnLinks MentionedMarc Kuhn on LinkedInTurn 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