The Gentle Art of Crushing It!

EP 159:  Boost Your Success: Leveling Up Stress Tolerance for Maximum Capacity and Enjoyment! Sergio is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hearthfire Holdings, a Real Estate Private Equity firm managing over $50MM in self storage assets. With a successful track record of 9 property exits and an average return of over 25% IRR, Sergio brings financial expertise from his central banking career. Additionally, he is a seasoned Technology Executive and Data Architect with project management skills, recognized for delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Sergio holds a Summa Cum Laude degree in Computing and Security Technology, is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and a licensed realtor in Pennsylvania. In his personal life, he enjoys various hobbies with his wife, Corinn, in Downingtown, PA. If you include the guest's email we can now send them an email with links to everything when it goes live, as well as a link to the folder with the social media content we created so they can use it too if they want. To do so I need their email put in Asana as well. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro 03:11 - Sergio’s Background 11:12 - Education 26:00 - Coaching 28:55 - Mindfulness 36:15 - Prioritizing Wellness 41:08 - Meditation 42:16 - Manifestation 49:18 - Hearthfire Holdings 56:44 - Connect With Sergio CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://hfireholdings.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hfireholdings https://www.instagram.com/hfireholdings/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hearthfire-holdings/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with Sean Graham to discuss self-storage syndication investment opportunities at Maven Equities or to sell your self-storage facility without a broker. https://www.mavenequities.com/ https://www.mavenstorage.com/ http://www.mavensuccess.com/ Linktr.ee/seangraham ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Brian Luebben is an Entrepreneur, Podcaster, and Real Estate Investor out of Atlanta, GA. While in college he built his first company (GreekBeats DJ/Entertainment). Shortly after graduating – he made it to the top of a Fortune 500 Company in their Sales Organization, only to realize quickly that living the “corporate america life” for the next 40 years was simply no longer an option. He now runs a successful podcast “The Action Academy” where he talks to seven, eight, and nine figure entrepreneurs on how to earn freedom in life and business. Through his podcast, cash-flowing real estate, and his Media Company (Sexton Media) he now has generated enough revenue via remote income sources to earn him Financial Freedom to do what he wants, when he wants, with who he wants. This lead to him leaving his corporate job in March 2022, hopping on a one way flight, and traveling the world for 6 months straight. His new mission is to help 1,000,000 other people do the same through The Action Academy. ‍A message from Brian: My mission is to help people become wealthy without sacrificing everything to do it. You don’t need to sacrifice friendships, family, health, and freedom to hit a number – it can all be baked into the journey. I talk to 8 and 9 figure entrepreneurs daily that help us avoid the mistakes they made on their wealth-building journeys. ‍The goal is not to “retire and lay on a beach”. We are all builders, do-ers, creators. The goal is to achieve enough “passive income” sources to focus on “passionate income” sources. To do and to build what fires you up in the mornings and creates lasting impact. I am doing/building this now as I travel the world with my loved one. ‍I now want to share everything I’ve learned so that you can have the same freedom! Every bit of info, tips, mindsets, and tricks I learn from my mentors and business will flow through me into you. Please utilize the resources on this site and through the show to earn your freedom. Thank you. HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Brian’s Background 03:58 - The Action Academy 09:26 - Overcoming Challenges 12:40 - How To Fast Track Success 14:18 - Mindset and Proximity 18:16 - Providing Value 22:01 - Action Academy Ad 22:29 - Brian’s Book 28:27 - Connect With Brian CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: brianluebben.com https://brianluebben.com/newsletter/ https://brianluebben.com/podcast-2/ https://www.instagram.com/brianluebben/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Doug is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 157:  Randy Smith and Ben Kall - College Football Coach Turns Self Storage Investor with $65M AUM Ben Kall is a former College football coach at Kansas State University. After getting married and only having one dinner at home with his wife prior to 9pm the first six months of their marriage, they realized this lifestyle was not at all what they had envisioned so they packed up their entire life in a 12 ft U-Haul, cashed out their bank account, drove to MN where Ben was born and moved into his parents basement to start as a career as a Real Estate Agent in 2016.   As of 2023, Ben owns and operates $65,000,000+ of Real Estate, runs multiple companies and enjoys traveling the world. His portfolio consists of Self-Storage, Multi-Family and NNN Real Estate.  Ben’s main business is the Legacy Investment Group where he focuses on deal sourcing, raising capital, acquisitions, due diligence, and operations. Ben is also licensed Realtor at RE/MAX Results and has been inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame with $200+ million sold in the last 5 years. Ben’s team at RE/MAX is the Legacy Realty Group which provides brokerage, development, investment and 3rd party property management services for single family, multi-family, and commercial Real Estate and is consistently ranked as a top 5 team within their RE/MAX Franchise. Ben earned his B.S. and M.S. from Kansas State University. Ben lives in Rochester, MN with his wife Mikaela and their dog, Ozzy. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Ben’s Background 07:30 - Impact Equity Ad 08:00 - Self Storage Facility 08:26 - Value Add 13:05 - Pricing and Rent Increases 14:23 - Online Convenience  16:04 - Portfolios 17:45 - Development and Land Uses 19:32 - Asset Classes Overview 20:49 - Self Storage Investment Profile 22:13 - Multifamily 23:43 - Triple Net 25:23 - Diversification 26:33 - Syndication 31:10 - Returns 34:01 - Legacy 38:35 - Final Thoughts 46:13 - Connect with Ben CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/ben_kall_/www.mn-storage.com/ www.waukeestorage.com/ www.LegacyInvestmentGroup.com www.LegacyStorageMN.com CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 156: From Building Wealth to Building Dreams: Scott Meyers' Guide to Self-Storage Syndication Scott Meyers and his affiliated companies focus on the acquisition, development, and syndication of self-storage facilities nationwide.  He currently owns and operates over 4,000,000 square feet and over 25,000 units nationwide.  His education organization, SelfStorageInvesting.com, provides courses, tools, live events and mentoring to help others launch their own self-storage business to enjoy a lifestyle as he has coined, “free from tenants, toilets, and trash!”.  His various companies fund and build 4 - 6 houses each year in Mexico by taking his family, staff, and clients on an all-expense paid short term mission trip. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Scott’s Background 04:47 - Maven Equities 05:37 - Current Market Trends 12:54 - Options for Troubled Assets 16:57 - Developments 20:30 - Class C to Class A 23:35 - Current Strategies and Demand For Storage 26:40 - Midwest Market 30:43 - Fund 35:15 - Mission Trips 41:34 - Scott Recommends 47:51 - Connect With Scott CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvesting https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9Hli37NUUu3EKxwXlIQNw https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-storage-investing/ https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with Sean Graham to discuss self-storage syndication investment opportunities at Maven Equities or to sell your self-storage facility without a broker. https://www.mavenequities.com/ https://www.mavenstorage.com/ http://www.mavensuccess.com/ Linktr.ee/seangraham ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/ #realestate #successmindset #financialfreedom #investing #goals #selfstorage #selfstorageinvesting #purpose #mission #successpodcast #investinginrealestate #mentorship #mentor #moneymindset #integration

EP 155: Doug Clark - Why you must create the life of your DREAMS and live it on your own terms! Doug is a Christian, Husband, Father of 6, RE investor, who was born to create the life of his dreams and to encourage YOU to create the life of your dreams because you deserve to do so. Doug loves to spend quality time with his Wife and children, skateboard, play music, exercise and build an exciting CRE portfolio with his team at Miranda Investments. CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Doug Clark is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 154:  Randy Smith and Chris Seveney - 8-11% returns through note investing for non-accredited investors Christopher Seveney, CEO & Co-founder of 7e Investments, brings more than 25 years of invaluable real estate experience to the table. His journey with 7e Investments began in 2016 when he ventured into the dynamic world of acquiring and trading mortgage notes. Over the years, Chris has accumulated a portfolio of over 500 notes, with an impressive unpaid balance exceeding $25 million, spanning across a diverse landscape of states. Before delving into the realm of mortgage notes, Chris carved out a remarkable career marked by achievements such as nurturing a multimillion-dollar asset portfolio and managing the construction and rehabilitation of properties worth over $150 million. Over his illustrious 25-year professional journey, Chris managed an impressive $750 million in new construction projects. At the core of 7e Investments, Chris Seveney stands as a beacon of real estate excellence, known for his unwavering commitment to honesty, integrity, and professionalism. His passion and tenacity have distinguished him as a trusted industry leader, earning the trust and respect of partners and colleagues alike. From the beginning of his real estate career, Chris has been driven by his aspiration to set industry standards for excellence and foster innovation. His visionary leadership has steered multiple award-winning teams, celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the field. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Chris’s Background 04:54 - Impact Equity LLC 05:22 - Note Investing with Distressed Loans 10:33 - Whole Loan Trader 12:39 - Strategy 15:07 - Basics of Note Investing 19:08 - Foreclosure Path 22:00 - Passive Investors 24:39 - Regulation A Offering 26:41 - Average Investor 29:07 - Current Market and Debt Fund Trends 34:29 - Investment Opportunity 36:44 - 7e Investments 47:00 - Final Thoughts 49:34 - Creating Wealth Simplified CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherseveney/ https://www.instagram.com/7einvestments/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 153: Lenny The Boss - It All Starts with Mindset Leonard Nesmith - affectionately known as "Lenny The Boss" born in North Philadelphia,- carved his path to success with unwavering focus and determination. Refusing to succumb to the pitfalls that plagued many of his peers, Leonard set ambitious goals and went on to earn his bachelor's degree. For over two decades, Leonard's leadership as Vice President of Operations at a prominent company saw him managing a team of 180 people and handling more than $1 billion in accounts receivable, generating over $300 million in annual revenue. Yet, at the heart of his achievements, Leonard holds family as his most cherished treasure. As one of ten siblings, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Leonard's steadfast devotion to family serves as his guiding principle. A beacon of positivity, Leonard credits his unwavering faith in God for his generous spirit and refusal to indulge in negativity. With an insatiable hunger for knowledge, he diligently built a real estate portfolio while maintaining his 9-5 job, immersing himself in books and courses on real estate. Leonard's diverse portfolio includes long-term and short-term rentals, and he aspires to expand into rehabbing hotels and the multi-family market. Leonard's passion extends beyond real estate, as he wholeheartedly embraces his mission to uplift others, guiding them to realize their fullest potential and attain genuine success. A masterful educator, Leonard has taught a plethora of courses on topics such as Coaching and Mentorship for Real Estate, Dreams vs. Goals, Goal Setting and Achievement, Time Management, Personal Development, Financial Literacy, Assets vs. Liabilities, and Real-Estate Investment training. As a Real Estate Investor and Developer, Motivational Speaker, Podcast Co-host of Find Your Freedom, and Personal Development Coach and Mentor, Leonard Nesmith's remarkable journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, faith, and relentless pursuit of one's dreams. Through his weekly calls, Leonard continues to empower individuals to embark on their unique Journey to Success. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 02:55 - Lenny’s Background 04:11 - Personal Development and Mindset 08:00 - Practice Life 12:03 - Changing Habits 17:15 - Kids Real Estate and Financial Literacy  28:22 - Bringing Hope 32:09 - Affirmations  34:00 - Gratitude 39:50 - Change Your Network 44:10 - 100 Goals List 46:55 - Final Thoughts 51:31 - Education on Real Estate and Mindset 53:16 - Connect With Lenny CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Website: https://lennytheboss.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/lenny_the_boss723/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/leonard.nesmith.1 Email: lennytheboss@journeytosuccessbrand.com Kid's Real Estate and Financial Literacy Website: https://journeytosuccessbrand.com/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Derek is a real estate investor with over 30 years in the hospitality industry. He and his wife own both long term and short term rentals and offer management and consulting services to other short term rental property owners.  Please reach out to connect with Derek at https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekfelch or email him at derek.felch@gmail.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 152 : Tim Woodbridge - Mobile Home Park investors journey to Financial Freedom Real estate investor and managing member of TK Solutions, LLC, specializing in Mobile/ Manufactured Home park ownership and operations. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Tim’s Background 03:33 - Success 06:38 - Leaving W2 10:54 - Mobile Home Parks 13:28 - Valuable Success Lessons 20:35 - Overcoming Challenges 27:22 - Fast Track Success 29:57 - Mindset 34:18 - Key to Success 35:50 - Book and Tech 39:34 - Connect With Tim CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: https://calendly.com/woodbridgecapital https://www.instagram.com/tim.woodbridge/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-woodbridge-62894855/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Doug Clark is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373 https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 151: Brian Green - $25MM AUM in Like New Homes at Attainable Prices As founding principle of Green Springs capital Group Brian has been investing in real estate for the past eight (8) years. Brian began in real estate by acquiring small multi- family properties, redeveloping them with extensive renovations and property management initiatives, acquiring fixed long term debt, and self managing the newly stabilized properties as long term holds. Brian is a proud father of three daughters and has been married for 15 years to his wife Katy. He is an avid fitness enthusiast who enjoys crossfit, hiking, and playing with his 2 dogs. HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:56 - Brian’s Background 03:04 - Impact Equity Ad 03:30 - Redevelopment vs Value Add 07:35 - Why Multifamily 09:57 - Acquisitions  11:39 - Construction Projects 13:52 - Team Building 15:33 - SHort Term Rentals 17:15 - Financing 19:42 - Property Management 21:50 - Syndication 26:18 - Green Springs Capital 32:30 - Final Thoughts CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: @greenspringscapital www.greenspringscapitalgroup.com 518-810-2895 CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

EP 150: What to Do During Your First Week of Owning Two New Properties HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - 12 Unit Multifamily 02:04 - Value Add 03:44 - Asset Manager Role 05:32 - 24 Unit Motel 06:59 - Online Presence 07:35 - Remote Asset & Property Management CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Mason began his Real Estate endeavors in 2020, when purchasing his family's first residential house. Over the course of two years, he and his wife treated their home as a "flip," slowly remodeling the home and selling it in 2022. They bought their next home and currently rent out one room as a storage unit. Mason increased his network and knowledge of commercial real estate by joining a real estate mastermind in 2023. He now owns a 24 unit motel in Texas that he is converting into an MTR multifamily property, and a 12 unit multifamily property in Missouri. Mason graduated from Syracuse University in 2019 with a degree in Communications, and gained experience in marketing and public relationships over the following half-decade instagram.com/therealmanmiranda --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/