The Flip Talk Podcast with Don Costa
Don Costa - Real Estate Investing - House Flipping - Wholesaling - How to F
Are you looking to build a business around your passion and make the income you want without having to sacrifice all your free time to do it? Do you want straightforward and helpful advice without all the fluff? As the real estate industry grows, it gets harder to find coaches who've been through it all and have knowledge backed by years (or decades) of experience. Flip Talk with Don Costa is a no BS podcast that gives real actionable information that you can use to start or grow your real estate business. No fluff, no bull, and no so-called "experts". Just real knowledge, tips and tricks from the guys who actually flip houses every day! Flip Talk is the podcast for those thinking about getting into real estate. It supports people who want to get more traction for their business and experts who want to stay in the know with current trends in the market. The real estate industry is vast, and it can take a while to find the right direction to go in. If you're looking to get started, trying to find the right hires, scaling your business, identifying new marketing tactics, wholesaling, etc., Flip Talk is here to help. Don't let the fear of what you don't know get in the way of you achieving financial freedom. This show invites guests who share real experiences from the field and fresh insights on what's currently working (and not working) in the real estate world. It's not just about the wins and the fancy cars but also the failures and sacrifices it takes to achieve your real estate and financial goals. Flip Talk offers aspiring real estate entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn from people who provide honest and legitimate perspectives to ensure they're prepared for what's coming. Each week features informative episodes with actionable insights to help boost and elevate your flipping and wholesaling business. Find out what everyone in the industry is doing, and the tools you need to navigate the ever-changing world of real estate. The show supports entrepreneurs in their real estate business journey, combining years of experience with new trends and information on the market. Host Don Costa has been in the real estate investing world for over 20 years. During many highs and lows within market cycles, he lost everything. So he started over and compiled those years of experience and wisdom into the nitty-gritty truth about what it's like to fail and what it takes to succeed. It's not easy and it takes hard work. Don is here to guide you through with practical steps and realistic advice on how to avoid many of the mistakes that occur when you first start out and how to make buying and selling real estate a successful business. He will help you achieve your wealth-building goals, find your vision and purpose, live your passion, and build a successful business around it. If you've ever thought about flipping houses and investing in real estate, you're in the right place. Learn the ins and outs of real estate investing without all the fluff from self-proclaimed "gurus". Get real, practical knowledge from the people who have been doing it daily for years. Subscribe to weekly episodes for an inside look at successful house-flipping businesses. Learn from real investors who have forged the path to success. Join Don Costa for tips and tricks on how to implement systems while avoiding common and costly mistakes to grow your house-flipping business today! Join and listen to Flip Talk at https://fliptalk.com!
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Sep 26, 2018 • 39min
Mastering Marketing with My Man Justin Cardenas
Marketing isn’t cut and dry and it’s not a one size fits all – especially in the real estate business. When you’re new in real estate there’s so much to consider when you’re trying to grow your company. Promotion is an essential part of the real estate business because it is what draws your customers to you, but you need to know what type of advertising method works for you. On today’s show, I brought in one of the people who works in my organization, Justin Cardenas. to give you the straight talk on various marketing strategies. Justin talks about direct mailing, bandit signs, and other types of advertising to get your company seen by your future client. He’ll also give you valuable insights and advice on how to get out of your marketing rut so you’re successful in promoting yourself and your business. “If you want to make this business successful, you have to learn to be uncomfortable.” Justin Cardenas On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Justin’s Advice to Real Estate Investors: Mentioned on the show: Rate, Review, Learn, and Share Join us every Wednesday for a brand-new episode of the Flip Talk podcast. Flip Talk is your show to learn all about the ins, outs, and in-betweens on real estate investing and house flipping. Email your questions to Topics [at] FlipTalk [dot] com. Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving us a review on iTunes, Facebook, or visit our website.
Sep 24, 2018 • 36min
Week 31: A Deep Dive Into Numbers and Building a Team
Sep 19, 2018 • 50min
Direct Mail Gold with Todd Swaggerty
Todd Swaggerty is a real estate investor and owner of Yellow Letter HQ, a direct mail company that promises to deliver fast campaign turnarounds. Their main service is in the customization of marketing materials ranging from handwritten letters to professional postcards and mailing lists. Todd founded Yellow Letter HQ to accomplish two goals: To help investors create letters that convert and to finally debunk the myth that direct mail is dead. Todd joins me today to share his expertise on direct mail and offer tips on how to make the perfect letter. He shares his experience as a real estate investor and the problems he saw that inspired him to start Yellow Letter HQ. He describes some of the common mistakes people make regarding letters as well as their corresponding solutions. He also explains how his business works and why they’re the best at what they do. “When it comes to a mail piece, the first important thing you want to do is get noticed.” - Todd Swaggerty On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Todd Swaggerty’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Todd Swaggerty: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Sep 17, 2018 • 28min
Week 30- Gut Check - Keeping It Real
The term “real estate business owner,” is heavily associated with being rich and owning a lot of luxury cars. The media, particularly social media, has a way of exclusively showing the perks of being a successful real estate investor, but what a lot of people don’t realize is there are a lot of uglies happening behind the scenes. It’s not always rainbows and butterflies, as the song goes, and it’s no different in this industry. Today, Don and Ryan discuss some of the worst things that could be said about this industry from the perspective of a business owner. They share their recent setbacks, how they happened, why they happened, and how they resolved them. They also explain why these setbacks are normal and how investors should confront them. “It's not systemizing the business that's challenging. It's the controlling the human variable the system depends on.” - Ryan Scialabba This Week on FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book: Send in the questions you want to be answered on the Rookie Playbook to be rewarded with a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry.
Sep 12, 2018 • 47min
Encore Episode: Having The Right Guy In Place with Lean Goner
Leon Goner is the President of Professional Home Buyers, a business that seeks to provide real estate services to both buyers and sellers needing services other companies don’t have. His responsibilities include overseeing the departments of the organization as well as developing, leading, and systematizing each one. Leon didn’t have any real-world experience in real estate aside from selling his own house, but Founder and CEO Tony Javier saw potential in his ten years’ as a salesman and someone who has experience working with a lot of people. Today, Leon shares his wisdom on what it means to get the right people for the right job. He shares his story and how he and Tony met and end up working together and the qualifications that made him the perfect choice. He discusses some of their company's work processes which include hiring, marketing, and agent compensation. Leon also explains the importance of the follow-up and why being persistent is a good trait in this industry. “If you're looking for someone in a role, there’s always someone selling you something that may be the perfect fit over time.'” – Leon Goner On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Leon’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Reach Out to Leon Goner: Rate, Review, Learn, and Share Join us every Wednesday for a brand-new episode of the Flip Talk podcast. Flip Talk is your show to learn all about the ins, outs, and in-betweens on real estate investing and house flipping. Email your questions to Topics [at] FlipTalk [dot] com. Subscribe to the show and share your thoughts by leaving us a review on iTunes, Facebook, or visit our website.
Sep 5, 2018 • 34min
Flippin' Hawaii with Indar Lange
Indar Lange is a real estate investor who has made it big in Hawaii, the most expensive state in the US. He is the founder of Our Home Investments, a company that helps homeowners of any distressed situation while aiming to improve the community. Indar primarily focuses on single-family properties and works with both low-end and high-end rehabs. Indar joins me today to share what it’s like to be a real estate investor in Hawaii. He explains the price and market differences in Hawaii compared to other states as well as how his business thrives in such an expensive market. He also shares what made him think about becoming an investor, the mindset he implored that got him to where he is today and shares some of his investor secrets when it comes to getting and converting leads. “My profit margin is really not my profit. I think of it as my cushion.” - Indar Lange On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Indar Lange’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Indar Lange: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: Flip Talk’s Rookie PlayBook and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Sep 3, 2018 • 26min
Week 29- How Can The Right Focus Help You Grow
Growing your business involves a lot of human resources and even more working hours. The initial growth will make you feel proud and excited at what you’ve accomplished. However, there will be times where you encounter a plateau and meet stagnation. What should you do to overcome and break past this state of your business? Today, Don and Ryan discuss what is needed to continue growing in a market where every company wants to expand. They share the importance of learning multiple ways to make money from a deal without losing sight of the core of the business. They describe some of their recent challenges and how they solved them. They also explain the importance of always having the drive to learn - no matter how far you are in this industry. “There are a million ways to make a million bucks; you just need to pick one and stick with it.” - Ryan Scialabba This Week on FlipTalk’s Rookie PlayBook: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: Flip Talk’s Rookie PlayBook and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Aug 29, 2018 • 23min
Don, Talkin' Shop
It’s difficult expanding a real estate business, but it’s harder to grow a company that’s been scaled a lot. Now, imagine doing that while also hosting podcasts and organizing real estate mastermind groups. That’s how I currently run my business as well as my side projects, and while there is much to say about the sense of fulfillment and achievement, it’s not without some drawbacks. Today, I share some of the projects I’ve been up to as well as describe the current state of my business and explain why wholesaling and rehabbing are two different companies. I discuss my current business goals, what I plan to achieve before the year ends, and what I want my business to become by 2019 as well as the steps I’ll take to reach them. I share some of the challenges of scaling an already large company as well as the difficulty of running a real estate podcast show in a saturated market. I also share two new podcasts I plan to launch, discuss what they will be about, and share what made me want to start them. “No matter where you're at in your business, you're always trying to level up.” - Don Costa Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Aug 27, 2018 • 17min
Week 28- Let's Talk Acquisitions - I Answer Listener Questions with My RockStar AM RUBEN
Part of the role of an acquisitions manager is to have the patience and wisdom of a researcher and the charisma and confidence of a negotiator. Their tasks mainly revolve around fieldwork, settling, and elections to purchase short and long-term lease agreements that meet your business’ goals. Suffice to say, hiring the right acquisitions manager is critical to making sure each contract signed will translate to your company’s earnings. Today, Don introduces his Acquisitions Manager, Ruben, to answer a few questions from our fans on Facebook. Ruben shares his professional background, how he began working as an acquisitions manager, and some of the projects he’s collaborated on so far. He explains how to prepare for an appointment with a new lead and shares key tools and equipment an acquisitions manager should always have access to. He also describes the importance of not just establishing a relationship with the client, but to also make sure you don’t let the momentum grow cold. “You can't control a lot of things, but what you can control is how you go into that appointment, how you react, and how you raise questions.” - Ruben This Week on FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book: Resources Mentioned: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
Aug 22, 2018 • 35min
All the Ways to Succeed in Real Estate with Ron Legrand
Ron Legrand has been in the real estate industry since 1982, having personally experienced five market cycles. He is an investor, podcast host, author, and real estate coach who’s helped thousands of ordinary people find their financial freedom by investing in real estate. He has personally bought and sold over 2,500 homes and made millions off commercial real estate deals. He is considered the country’s leading expert on anything real estate and is dubbed the “Millionaire Maker.” Ron joins me today to share his wisdom and point of view on how even a complete stranger to real estate can succeed in the industry. He describes what his life was like before he became an investor, what drove him to try his hand in real estate, and why he initially made a lot of poor investments. Ron also discusses the market cycles he’s experienced and how he survived all of them, shares some of the more common mistakes new investors make and provide tips for those who are interested in this business. “Learn the basics of buying real estate without using your money or credit, or you're just not going get very far.” - Ron Legrand On Today’s Episode of Flip Talk: Ron Legrand’s Tips for Getting into Real Estate Investing: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Ron Legrand: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk’s Rookie Play Book and FlipTalk’s REI Round Table. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.
