The Gentle Art of Crushing It!

Learn how to become financially independent in just 2 years! In this episode, Taylor describes how he was able to do just that.  Taylor is responsible for all sales and acquisitions of the company. He is most passionate about serving his local community and helping homeowners solve all their property related problems. Taylor graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2018 and served as an Army officer in the 82nd Airborne Division before transitioning into a full-time real estate professional. Taylor is a skilled real estate expert and has developed a wide plethora of real estate experience after handling over $10 million dollars of real estate transactions and acquiring over $5 million dollars of real estate assets. Although originally born and raised in Fresno, CA, Taylor fell in love with Florida’s Treasure Coast, and currently resides in Stuart with his wife Helen and their two dogs Leo & Lily. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Coming up  00:07 – Intro 00:44 – Welcome Taylor to the show  01:51 – He talks about his background  03:50 – How the definition of success has changed overtime  12:20 – He shares the most difficult experience in his life  16:50 – How he acquired his first property  23:22 – How to change someone’s glass half empty mindset  27:05 – Book Recommendations   32:46 – Final thoughts  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Books Mindset: The New Psychology of Success https://amzn.to/3Fi8A8i Tech – TWNSQR https://www.twnsqr.com/ Our favorite deal analyzer - DealCheck (PROMO CODE: UNDOOR): https://dealcheck.io/?fp_ref=n8m28 CONNECT WITH THE GUEST You can connect with Taylor on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/taylorwing_/ 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, and comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

In this episode, get to know another host of the Gentle Art of Crushing it Podcast.  Marta Cieslak lives in Oakland, California with her husband and two boys. For the last 15 years, she has worked in the healthcare industry doing strategy and operations, within large healthcare delivery systems as well as with payers. Marta's real estate investing journey began in 2020, when the pandemic hit, and she was on maternity leave with her second son. In 2021, she started out investing in small multifamily, and now is heavily focused on acquisitions in the hospitality space. Her vision is to create an experiential resort where guests can prioritize reconnecting with their loved ones, while making space for self-care. She is also a host of The Gentle Art of Crushing It podcast, where she spotlights women in business entrepreneurship and real estate, with a focus on the hospitality industry. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 - Coming up 00:10 – Intro  00:52 – Welcome Marta to the show  03:15 – Marta shares her background  08:10 – She talks about self care 13:30 – Success stories  19:09 – Difficult experience of her life 29:35 – Success mindset 34:50 – Book recommendations  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Book – lifestyle investor https://www.amazon.com/Lifestyle-Investor-Commandments-Investing-Financial/dp/1636800122 Tech – Hoopla https://www.hoopladigital.com/ CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-cieslak-mph-317a5611 Email: Marta.cieslak27@gmail.com 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/

Do you want to learn how to grow your passive income massively? In this episode, Jeremy Dyer talks about how he has expanded his portfolio over the course of many years. Jeremy Dyer is a real estate investor. He has been investing since 2012, with a growing portfolio that includes single-family, multi-family, assisted living, and short-term rentals. Jeremy is also the founder of Starting Point Capital. He is dedicated to educating busy professionals who are looking to passively invest into cash flowing real estate assets by challenging their investor mindset. If you want to talk about passive income or real estate investing in general, you can connect with Jeremy Dyer on LinkedIn, online at www.startingpointcapital.com or via email at Jeremy@startingpointcapital.com HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 - Coming up 00:14 – Intro  01:05 – Welcome Jeremy to the show 01:21 – Jeremy talks about his background 06:17 – Advice he would give to people starting out  11:08 – How he diversified his portfolio  18:37 – What strategies he uses in his investments  27:53 – Current projects he is working on  29:47 - Book recommendations 30:35 - Podcast recommendations LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Books – psychology of money https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681 Books – hands off investor brian burke https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Off-Investor-Insiders-Investing-Syndications/dp/1947200275 Podcast – Pillars of wealth creation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pillars-of-wealth-creation/id1296372835 Podcast – Bigger pockets  https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/real-estate CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: www.startingpointcapital.com Email: Jeremy@startingpointcapital.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, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Are you tired of your 9-5 job? In this episode, listen to the story of Robert and Kristal Thompson, how they managed their corporate exit and started their real estate investing journey!    Robert Thompson has spent the majority of his career in marketing. He has done everything you can imagine in the field from research, brand management, advertising, operations, design, and everything in between. Robert holds degrees from Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University.   Kristal Thompson started her working career as a surgical technician, but once she started having kids, that's where she turned her focus. Today Kristal is still a stay-at-home mom, but has been heavily involved as a real estate investor and real estate agent. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 - Coming up  00:13 - Intro  00:54 - Welcome Robert & Kristal to the show  01:26 - They both talk about their backgrounds  04:10 - Their transition into real estate full time  12:20 - The inception of the glamping resort idea  20:25 - What was the buying process like  26:05 - Their plans for the future  37:27 - Advice for people trying to pursue a similar project  40:51 - Connect with Kristal & Robert  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort: https://www.bigrockcandymountain.com     CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Robert Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thompsonrobert/ Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thebigrockcandymountainresort/?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU%3D 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-cieslak-mph-317a5611/ Follow on IG: @polipinoinvestor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Ever wondered how to travel without breaking the bank? In this week's episode Meghan Hunter talks about how she does it!  Meghan is passionate about travel and credit card rewards, real estate investing, and financial independence. Her life adventures have included circumnavigating Cuba by bike, diving with hammerheads in the Galapagos, and winning tickets to London off of Facebook (yes, really!) where she was able to attend a match at Center Court in Wimbledon. Many, many of these trips were made possible by finding great deals and using credit card rewards. Her deal-finding abilities have also served her well in her real estate and investing endeavors. She's house hacked, done a live-in flip, built a home for herself, and even developed a small subdivision. Her current portfolio consists of both long-term and short-term rentals in three different markets. When she's not writing or editing pieces about personal finance and travel rewards, you can find her planning her next trip, looking for her next investment, or reviewing her retirement goals. She's just recently become work optional and decided to move with her daughter to Portugal to experience the European way of life. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Coming up 00:11 – Intro  00:52 – Welcome Meghan to the show  01:06 – She talks about her background  02:06 – How she got started with credit card travel hacking  10:40 – Paying off credit cards 12:35 – Her journey into the real estate space  18:18 – How does managing properties out of the country works 25:04 – Current projects she is working on  35:40 – What she would tell to someone younger on how to start investing  40:14 – Closing thoughts  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Travel Freely: https://travelfreely.net/?bref=usw&gc... Meghan's Blog: http://wowoman.co/ Mr. Money Mustache: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ CONNECT WITH THE GUEST You can find her talking about all things personal finance and ex-pat life on IG and TikTok @workoptionalwoman and on her blog wowoman.co. Through these platforms, she works to inspire other women to reach financial independence. 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/

Not many people know a tax strategy Jim is practicing in his passive investments.  Watch this week's episode to learn more about the lazy 1041 tax strategy and how to be tax free in your investments! Jim is a former financial advisor who became frustrated with the one-path-fits-all approach of the standard financial services industry.  Jim now concentrates on investing in real assets that produce cash flow and is committed to sharing his knowledge with others who are interested in learning a different way to grow wealth. Jim not only advises and helps people get started in passive real estate syndications, he also invests alongside them in small groups to allow for diversification among multiple investments and syndication sponsors.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE  00:00 - Coming up  00:14 – Intro  00:54 – Welcome Jim to the show  01:26 – Jim shares his background  06:08 – What his opinions are about a 401K  11:13 – He shares his journey into passive investing  17:20 – What strategies he practices  27:08 – What is Left Field Investors  32:15 – Book recommendations  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE  Book - Hands off investor by Brian burke https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Off-Investor-Insiders-Investing-Syndications/dp/1947200275  Podcast – Cash Flow Connections by Hunter Thompson https://cashflowconnections.com/  Podcast – Wealth formula by Buck Joffrey https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-formula-by-buck-joffrey/id718416620  CONNECT WITH THE GUEST  Website: www.leftfieldinvestors.com  Email: jim@leftfieldinvestors.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, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

Ever heard the saying, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger?" Today's guest, real estate investor, and mortgage lender Aaron Chapman, learned the meaning of this saying after having his life turned upside down in a motorcycle accident that put him in a severe medical condition.  He shares his incredible story of losing his memory, struggling financially, and going through years of rehabilitation, eventually regaining his ability to walk.  Aaron Chapman is now an expert in residential real estate investing, with vast experience working as a real estate investor and a mortgage lender, and is ranked in the top 1% in an industry of over 300,000 licensed loan originators after closing more than 100 transactions per month.  Aaron discusses the mindset he had to get back up and push forward to success, and the role perseverance, planning, and persistence had in finding that success.  His incredible story shows how circumstances in life are what you make of them, not what they make of you, and you don't want to miss it! HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 - Coming up 00:10 - Intro  00:54 - Welcome Aaron to the show  01:18 - Aaron talks about his background  3:00 - What success means to him, and has the definition changed over time?  5:30 - He shares his favorite success story 10:18 - What he has learned over the years  13:40 - The most challenging time in his life  18:30 - What mindset it takes to pull yourself out of that situation 23:28 - What advice would he give to his younger self  26:15 - How he changes the mindset of people from glass half empty to glass half full 29:30 - Book recommendations 30:19 - Tech or app recommendations 32:00 - Final thoughts CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website- https://www.aaronbchapman.com/ Recommended app: https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/qjo-investment-tool/id1533823468 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sgoc.njoinvestmenttool&hl=en_US&gl=US LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Books: - The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement https://amzn.to/3AZcvUW - Outwitting the Devil https://amzn.to/3iuGg9S - Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself https://amzn.to/3VBMhj8 - The Master Key System https://amzn.to/3ikYU3L Our favorite deal analyzer - DealCheck (PROMO CODE: UNDOOR): https://dealcheck.io/?fp_ref=n8m28 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, and comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/

As we head into the new year, it is essential to reflect on what we did this past year and start thinking about setting goals for success in 2023.   In this episode, five of our hosts, Sean Graham, Randy Smith, Derek Felch, Doug Clark, and Nathan Murith, deep dive into setting goals for success in the new year. They discuss why we may fall short of a goal, and the tools we need to successfully set, follow through, and track our process when setting goals.   Each of our hosts discusses their goal-setting process, and how being held accountable by significant others, friends, or hired help is vital to finding success in setting goals in 2023!   HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE  00:00 - Coming up  00:07 - Intro  01:00 - Welcome everyone to the show   01:30 - Why do people fail at goals?   01:33 - Randy talks about what he thinks makes goals fail  02:00 - Nathan adds to Randy’s answer  03:11 - Sean also replies to the question   03:47 - Doug replies as well   05:00 - Derek asks everyone what works best for setting up goals   05:02 - Randy tells everyone his bucket process  08:30 - Nathan replies as well   11:30 - Derek asks how to involve your spouse in the process  11:40 - Nathan tells how he involves his spouse   14:04 - Doug replies as well   14:45 - Randy gives his version of involvement   16:51 - Derek asks Sean’s comment on it  19:20 - How to track your goals   19:36 - Doug responds with his process    20:18 - Sean tells how he tracks his goals   21:30 - Randy talks about how he tracks goals   29:53 - Doug tells how he keeps track   33:50 - Derek asks everyone how they stay accountable  34:30 - Nathan responds   38:20 - Randy replies as well   40:27 - Nathan tells about the app he uses to stay accountable   41:47 - Sean tells what he does to stay committed   47:35 - Derek asks what everyone’s goals are going into 2023  47:47 - Doug’s goal is to make this podcast super successful   49:32 - Randy wants to help 100 people move from their W2 job 49:50 - Final thoughts  LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Miracle Morning - https://miraclemorning.com/ Jason Drees Coaching - https://www.jasondreescoaching.com/ Strides App -  https://www.stridesapp.com/ Eat the Frog Book - https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X Day One App - https://dayoneapp.com/ The Gap and The Gain Book - https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362 CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS: Derek Felch-  Connect with Derek Felch to discuss Short Term Rental operations and revenue management. https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekfelch/ Sean Graham- Connect with Sean Graham to discuss self-storage syndication investment opportunities at Maven Equities or to sell your self-storage facility without a broker. linktr.ee/seangraham www.mavenequities.com www.mavenstorage.com Doug Clark- Connect with Doug Clark - Success Mindset. https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/ Randy Smith- Connect with Randy Smith for more educational content or to discuss passive investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @salesguyinvestor Nathan Murith- Success in technology and out-of-state single-family investing. https://undoor.com/links

Industrial real estate, especially triple net properties, can provide dependable income at higher returns. In this episode, we talk with Attorney Ron Rohde, the founder of a commercial real estate law firm that focuses on helping investors buy commercial real estate to build wealth. Ron became a real estate investor before becoming a lawyer and currently combines his career and passion for helping people achieve their goals. Attorney Ron Rohde shares how he scaled up from single-family rentals after realizing that he needed a more passive investment that offered the financial freedoms that investing in real estate provides.  Ron now has over 100,000 SQft of industrial triple net real estate and shares the value he has found in this asset class versus single-family and the benefits it can offer investors.  He deep dives into what exactly a triple net lease is, how it allows investors to invest passively, and how to have successful partnerships with real estate investments. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 – Coming up 00:09 – Intro 00:53 – Welcome Ron to the show 01:40 – He talks about his background 04:33 – How he manages all his properties 11:16 – What is a triple net lease? 13:45 – Maintenance cost with tenants 15:40 – How to start investing in commercial real estate 18:25 – How to manage partnerships 23:50 – Joint venture with a capital partner 27:00 – He talks about his industrial investments 35:07 – What are the tenants and leases like 38:23 – Advice to younger self 44:35 – Deals in industrial investments 46:47 – Connect with Ron CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website- https://ronaldrohdelaw.com/ Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClBAt0cagwGAxYGYo09QrNg LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-ronald-rohde-pllc/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ronaldrohdelaw CONNECT WITH THE HOST David Lyons - 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. Get in touch 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/

Real estate investing can be highly rewarding, but when starting out, it may be hard to navigate the twists and turns on the road to financial freedom.  Today's guest Zeona McIntyre can help! Zeona McIntyre is an Author, Realtor, Investment Consultant, and Speaker. She has been an Airbnb host since 2012, and she now uses her decade of experience to help her clients House Hack and build portfolios of short & medium-term rentals.  She is an avid Real Estate Investor owning a double-digit portfolio of furnished rentals across four states.  In this episode, Zeona shares her story of going from $50K in debt to being financially free in two years. She shares how she got started, how she was able to navigate her biggest challenges and successes, and how they shaped who she is today. Zeona discusses the benefits and challenges of investing with friends and family, tips and tricks for beginner investors, and what she would have done differently if she could do it all again. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE 00:00 - Coming up 00:13 - Intro 00:52 - Welcome Zeona to the show 01:53 - She talks about her background  04:40 - What success means to her  06:00 - Zeona’s book  07:50 - How she got her first property 10:50 - What she learned from difficult experiences  14:35 - Her experience of partnering with friends  18:30 - Being a realtor and investing across the country 21:13 - Her key to success in life 23:40 - Book recommendations 25:10 - Technology recommendations 26:38 - Contact Zeona  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE - Book: 30 Day Stay - Zeona McIntyre & Sarah Weaver: https://www.amazon.com/30-Day-Stay-Investors-Mastering-Medium-Term/dp/1947200828?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669066620&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=undoor-20&linkId=b4ade144fc935020abdf45c6aec40683&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl - Book: Will by Will Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Random-House-Large-Print/dp/0593152301?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669066737&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=undoor-20&linkId=50fae49c6c46690fbaaab12c61f813e4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl - Automate your short-term rentals with Hospitable: https://hospitable.com/ - Our favorite deal analyzer - DealCheck (PROMO CODE: UNDOOR): https://dealcheck.io/?fp_ref=n8m28 CONNECT WITH THE GUEST - https://www.zeonamcintyre.com/ - IG: @zeonamcintyre - Her book: 30 Day Stay: https://www.amazon.com/30-Day-Stay-Investors-Mastering-Medium-Term/dp/1947200828?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1669066620&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=undoor-20&linkId=b4ade144fc935020abdf45c6aec40683&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 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/