The Gentle Art of Crushing It!

Kaaren Hall despite being in the midst of a recession and mortgage market collapse, Kaaren Hall founded and made a resounding success of uDirect IRA Services. She discovered a strategic way to put her 20+ years in mortgage banking, real estate, and property management to use. The solution was an untapped market for both her skills and for investors – self-directed IRAs. Through uDirect IRA, she has guided tens of thousands of Americans through the process of diversifying their investments using self-directed IRAs with $1B+ Under Management. Learn more about Hall and her thriving company at uDirectIRA.com. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 00:57 – Welcome Kaaren to the show 02:14 – She talks about her Background 05:43 – Transition in Self-Directed IRA World 07:52 – She talks about her transition into being an Entrepreneur 09:28 – The scariest experience of her life 13:41 – The importance of Self-Directed IRA 21:33 – She talks about her company  23:20 –Her thoughts on Private Equity 29:36 – Her Advice  31:40 – Final thoughts CONNECT WITH THE GUEST LinkedIn information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaarenhall/ CONNECT WITH THE HOST Marta is a mom of two boys, healthcare strategist by day, and real estate investor by night. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-cie... Follow on IG: @polipinoinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Zee, age 32 is CEO of Creekwood Vacations, father of three girls, and husband to an incredible wife. He is originally from Kansas and in 2020 the family moved to Bloomington, Illinois to be closer to family. Zee ran an e-commerce business with his business partner Grant. In early 2021 the duo had enough capital saved up to jump into real estate and made their first acquisition together. They quickly saw the need for a solid property management company where they were operating and began to expand Creekwood Vacations. They found their COO and now business partner Demetrius (Dee) in the business's infancy and the three have strategically scaled the business over the last two years. As CEO, Zee continues to strive for personal development and help those around him succeed. No task is too small with the right team with the right mindset. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 02:02 – Welcome zee to the show 02:13 – He talks about his background 05:35 – Transition into Boutique Hotels 11:38 – He talks about real estate and staffing  22:08 – His recommendation 26:43 – Short term rentals  34:13 – He talks about masterminds 37:37 – How to find out if the mastermind is good 40:35 – The Ideal operators for him to work with  49:58 – Final thoughts LINKS: B &B Bootcamp - https://www.thebnbbootcamp.com/main STR Secrets - https://www.strsecrets.com/ James Murphy Website: https://opulentlivingnow.com Creekwood Vacations - https://creekwoodvacations.com/ Guesty - https://www.guesty.com/ Pricelabs - https://hello.pricelabs.co/ CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zeelangford Instagram: @zeelangford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zee-langford-32860a225/ CONNECT WITH THE 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/

Steven is a Managing Partner at Vertical Street Ventures, where he is responsible for acquisitions, sourcing capital, and building key strategic partnerships. As the founder of Vertical Street Ventures, he focuses his time on revenue-generating activities for the firm through multifamily real estate acquisitions. Steven worked his corporate career in the Benefits / Consulting industry where he held various executive and sales leadership roles at Mercer and MetLife. As a Partner at Mercer, Steven was the Southern CA Office Leader for Mercer’s Health, Wealth, and Human Capital Consulting practices. Prior to Mercer, he worked for 16 years at MetLife, where he led the organization in Group Institutional Sales as a Client Executive and a Sales Leader. Steven started his career as a group insurance underwriter and graduated with a Finance degree from California State University Fullerton. He has grown his Multifamily portfolio to over 3,200+ units across 4 states (AZ, CA,FL, TX) and has a keen focus on acquisitions and building key partner relationships across the market. In his spare time, he enjoys the "need for speed" as he shifts gears around a race track. Steven also enjoys vacationing with his wife, Rebecca, and two daughters. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Welcome Steven to the show 01:28 – He talks about his background 05:35 – His reasons to focus on multifamily property 12:23 – Transition in to passive investment  14:53 – What he experienced in a mentorship program 17:42 – The first challenging deal he made 25:40 – He talks about Vertical Street 29:54 – First steps to success 35:03 – His recommendations 36:46 – Final thoughts BOOKS Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant:  https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial/dp/1612680054 CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Email: VerticalStreetVentures.com CONNECT WITH THE 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 @salesguyinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, and comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Ever since Nick Troutman was 13 years old he have been addicted to the sport of kayaking. He have been extremely grateful for the fact that kayaking has been taking him around the world and back. His athletics have brought him to the world stage, where he have competed against many of the best athletes in his sport. He quotes “I humbly can say I have spent plenty of time on the podium, as well as taken my share of loses as well, though I continue to learn and grow every time I compete both against fellow athletes and myself”. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 00:59 – Welcome Nick to the show 01:24 – He talks about his background 06:52 – His transition into Real Estate 12:31 – What success means for him 15:39 – The greatest success of his life 17:45 – Most difficult experience of his life 24:04 – He talks about his mindset 33:37 – Key to success 36:32 – His recommendation 36:16 – Final thoughts LINKS: Nick's podcast - The Art of Awesome Nick's TV Show - Great Family Adventure Our favorite deal analyzer: DealCheck (Promo code UNDOOR for 20% off) BOOKS: The Richest Man in Babylon:  https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-English-Translated/dp/B0BM76P9WN?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674013865&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=undoor-20&linkId=2520eec34f1037c0bdd4e280af6b208f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Alchemist:  https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674013967&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=undoor-20&linkId=824ff01e45c9ad9f1179daf74116d34c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Gap and the Gain:  https://www.amazon.com/The-Gap-and-the-Gain/dp/1401966705?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674014046&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=undoor-20&linkId=02684570bd171d6d2917a5de18db8768&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: https://www.nicktroutmankayak.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicktroutmankayak/ CONNECT WITH THE HOST Nathan Murith - Husband, father, technologist, out-of-state real estate investor, founder of Undoor Properties, coach and podcast host. https://undoor.com/links --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Yonah Weiss is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving hundreds of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation. He has a background in teaching and a passion for real estate and helping others. He’s a real estate investor and host of the top podcast Weiss Advice. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 01:11 – Welcome Yonah to the show 01:25 – He talks about his background 09:56 –  Transition into Passive Investment 11:51 – Experiences with different people 12:49 – Thoughts on the investing situations of today 15:26 – His explanation on Cost Segregation 18:17 – He talks about Real Estate 22:51 – Thoughts on Short Term Rentals 32:27 – Recommendations 34:33 – Final thoughts LINKS: Tax free wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Tax-Free-Wealth-Permanently-Lowering-Advisors/dp/1937832058 CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: https://www.yonahweiss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yonahweiss/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YonahWeiss CONNECT WITH THE 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 @salesguyinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, and comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Justin Rathbun is a Finance Executive in the Automotive Industry with 20+ years' experience in Financial Services. He began his Passive Investing Journey 7 years ago with his first investment in a 272 Unit Apartment Complex outside of Daytona Beach Florida. With the success of that investment, he became obsessed with Passive Investing in Real Estate Syndications and is now partnered in ten different investments throughout the Southeast along with Texas and Arizona. His true passion is Educating people to learn all of the Great benefits of being a Passive Investor in the Commercial Real Estate Space. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Welcome Justin to the show 01:10 – He talks about his background 02:04 – His transition into Real Estate 03:28 – His first deal in Real Estate 07:12 – His thoughts on state migration  09:32 – He talks about networking process 11:56 – What he’s working on right now 17:11 – His investment strategies  28:04 – His recommendation 30:11 – Final thoughts BOOKS: Joe fearless: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Ever-Apartment-Syndication-Book/dp/0997454326 CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Social Media-Justin Rathbun on Linkedin or Facebook CONNECT WITH THE 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 @salesguyinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, and comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

In this podcast, we'll be speaking with Steven Wear, Chief Marketing Officer of Self Storage Syndicated Equities. Steven will be sharing his expertise on how to unlock growth strategies and maximize the value of your investments. We'll go over the basics of self storage syndication, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different investment strategies, and hear from Steven about his expertise on how to identify and capitalize on key opportunities. So if you're looking to unlock growth strategies and maximize your investments, don't miss this informative video! HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Welcome Steven to the show 01:41 – He talks about his background 10:46 – His transition into Real Estate 19:03 – His transition into Self Storage Units 26:45 – His thoughts on Ironton storage 39:02 – What is his center of focus right now 48:51 – What he did for the local property maintenance 51:53 – book recommendations 1:01:43 – Tech recommendations 1:05:00 – Final thoughts CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Steven@SSSE.com Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenwear/ CONNECT WITH THE 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. www.mavenequities.com www.mavenstorage.com linktr.ee/seangraham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/ e.com linktr.ee/seangraham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Are you curious about what it takes to become a successful real estate tycoon? In this video, we'll take you inside the mind of Deepak Bhavi as he shares his strategies for developing an $8MM multi-tenant flex park. We'll discuss his experience in the industry, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way. Plus, we'll offer insight into the next steps for those who are interested in following in his footsteps. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Welcome Deepak to the show 02:11 – He talks about his background 12:12 – His transition into muti-tenant flex space 25:03 – He talks about importance of flex space 34:15 – How flex space can be managed 55:51 – He explains in depth terms of flex space 59:59 – Final thoughts CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website - flexspacebusinessparks.co CONNECT WITH THE HOST David is a husband, real estate investor and proponent of living life on your terms. As founder of Red Fox Investment Group, he focuses on buying retail, office and industrial properties in the southeast. Connect with David: Website - https://www.redfoxinvestmentgroup.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lyons-redfox/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/itsdavidlyons --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

From being an under achiever to a fully financially free. Billy Keels has unlocked the secret to being a successful real estate investor. In this episode we focus on Billy’s journey of how he is now living free in Spain.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 - Coming up 00:10 - Intro 00:52 - Welcome Mr. Billy Keels to the show 01:40 - He talks about his background  07:47 - What success means to him  11:06 – He shares his experience  13:42 – His biggest success 15:40 - What difficult experience changed him  16:44 – What he did after coming back from his trip 19:37 – How he learned Spanish 22:25 – What he would like to tell the past him 27:04 – Key to Billy’s success 28:38 - Technology recommendations 29:33 – Book recommendations 31:34 - Contact Billy Keels LINKS FROM THE EPISODE • https://www.firstgencp.com/paylesstax • Zoom.com • The Creature From Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin: https://amzn.to/3FLdVFd • Going Long Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-long-podcast-with-billy-keels/id1518643887 • Our favorite deal analyzer - DealCheck (PROMO CODE: UNDOOR): https://dealcheck.io/?fp_ref=n8m28 CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billykeels/ CONNECT WITH THE HOST Nathan Murith - Husband, father, technologist, out-of-state real estate investor, founder of Undoor Properties, coach, podcast host. https://undoor.com/links --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

A lot of people find themselves working multiple careers before they discover what they’re truly passionate about. Taking the leap to start your entrepreneurial journey can be fun, exciting, and scary all at once. In this episode, we talk to Andrew Smith, the Co-Founder and COO of Nourish & Sow, an implementation focused business consulting firm. Before he took the leap to becoming an entrepreneur in 2021, Andrew worked as a journalist, higher education administrator, gym manager, and marketing professional. His story is a great testament of how anyone who’s skilled and highly motivated to become a successful entrepreneur, whether or not they’ve done it before. Andrew tells us how he’s leveraged his diverse work background and experience in athletics to shape his company and lead his team. He wants us all to dream bigger and open up the possibilities of our lives. Andrew Smith the Co-Founder and COO of Nourish & Sow, an implementation focused business consulting firm. Andrew took the leap from being a career W-2 employee to entrepreneur in 2021 and hasn’t looked back. Andrew and his team work closely with entrepreneurs who lead small- to mid-sized businesses and help them scale through implementing solutions around people, processes, or technology. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39W5G3UDG04AT&keywords=range+why+generalists+triumph+in+a+specialized+world&qid=1672316405&sprefix=generalist%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1 Monday.com https://mondaycom.grsm.io/ups3ap4joowi Zoho https://go.zoho.com/rQn CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: www.nourishandsow.com Social: @nourishandsow LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-smith2282/ CONNECT WITH THE 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. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/