The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing

Welcome to the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast. Our episodes are designed to help YOU reach the next level of real estate investing no matter where you are right now. To make this a reality, we lean into our 32+ years of experience, our huge network of experts, and our thriving community of Associates. With the right tools, the right education, and the right mindset YOU can take control of your financial future. At Smart Real Estate Coach, we empower individuals and families to create the life of their dreams through real estate. If you are an aspiring or seasoned real estate investor looking for a proven investment system, robust education, and a thriving support community, you have come to the right place. We share the best information from our own deals, our Associate's deals, and our guest experts, helping you potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. And we know what the work actually takes. Between our Associates and our own deals, we’re still completing deals every month and control, at any given time between $60-100 million dollars worth of real estate with little to no money down. If you’re serious about making money in the world of real estate investment, then keep listening to learn more!

Latest episodes

Jul 26, 2023 • 26min

Episode 410: Getting Started and Succeeding in Creative Real Estate, with Chris Prefontaine

Jun 28, 2023 • 22min

Episode 409: Using Automation to Overcome Time-Consuming Work, with Nathan Buchheit

Jun 21, 2023 • 26min

Episode 408: Using Lead Generation to Scale Your Investment Business, with Nicholas Nick

Jun 14, 2023 • 29min

Episode 407: Financial Independence Through Passive Income, with Brian Davis

Jun 7, 2023 • 33min

Episode 406: How Mistakes Move You Forward, with Amber & Glenn Schworm

Glenn and Amber Schworm started flipping houses in 2007 when the market was literally tanking. They went on to flip, hold and wholesale over 500+ houses and counting, primarily in the Capital Region. This success led them to open several other successful companies, all revolving around Real Estate Investing. In 2016 Glenn and Amber launched their coaching company VestorPRO. They host Home Flipping Workshops all over the Northeast and New England with plans to expand all companies down the Eastern Seaboard, then across the country to become a National Brand. What you will learn in this episode: How Glenn got started in creative financing, went through foreclosures and bankruptcies, and finally got back into real estate when he met Amber What type of deals they’re involved in, from fix and flip to short-term rentals The importance of staying connected to your loved ones and remembering to make a life while you’re making a living Their shocking experience with a convicted con artist and how it led to their most important business lesson The importance of having the right people on your team What’s next for Glenn and Amber Resources: Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we're running this FREE workshop! If you're thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws. Schedule a free strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we'll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what's in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/action. Our free Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you're given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass The Wicked Smart Investor's Toolkit is a great way to dip your toe in the water of buying properties on terms. Here you'll receive seller scripts, our investor blueprint, be able to listen to live calls, and much more! Enroll for free at smartrealestatecoach.com/tools The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/qls. For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources. Additional Resources: Website: https://signaturehomebuyers.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-and-amber-schworm-1352b021/ Podcast: The Real Estate of Mind Show with Glenn and Amber Schworm

May 31, 2023 • 41min

Episode 405: Prioritizing Yourself and Your Business, with the Wicked Smart Certified Coaches

Steve Mernick: Steve Mernick was born and raised in Rhode Island. He currently lives in Coventry, RI. and is the father of 2 children, Noelle and Julian. He worked for 16 years in the custom woodworking world until he transitioned to real estate in 2018. He has been a full-time real estate investor/entrepreneur since March 2020. He coaches people around the country on how to build and scale their real estate businesses by using creative finance as the vehicle to get there. Website: http://homeonyourterms.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeonyourterms Brian O’Neill: Brian O’Neill is a real estate investor and business owner. He and his wife, Katie, enjoy spending time with their son, Will. BKW Property Solutions was started to provide flexible real estate solutions for both buyers and sellers. They serve the Greater Chicagoland area and help buyers realize their dream of owning a home. When Brian and Katie experienced many of the common challenges of selling their own home many years ago, they knew there had to be a better way. Podcast: https://bkwpropertysolutions.com/podcast/ Website: http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/ Property Solutions ebook: http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/ebook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bkwpropertysolutions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkwpropertysolutions/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-neill-5069216/ Mike Makredes: Mike Makredes is from Fresno, California. He has been in sales all his professional life, and currently working in the Ag industry for the largest melon, broccoli, and corn grower in the US. He handles sales for over 12 million cases ($150 million) of produce per year. What brought him to Chris and the Smart Real Estate Coach team was the thought of getting out of the rat race and into a business that he can control on his terms. Website: http://mtmpropertysolutions.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-makredes-8359211aa/ Russell Ham: Russell Ham was born in Southern California about 10 minutes from Disneyland. He is the youngest of four boys all born in the 60’s. After graduating high school, he began coaching high school boy’s basketball. He continued to coach for 30 years until last year. Russell is a high school PE teacher and is married to his beautiful wife, Emily, and they have two children, Laci and Jesse. They also have two dogs, Ella and Willow. Russell started with SREC in April of 2019. Russell was looking for a real estate niche (i.e. fix & flip, buy & hold, BRRRR) and came across Chris’ Youtube channel. Instantly Russell got hooked for two reasons: One, how open Chris, Zach, and Nick were with showing you how to do real estate on terms through the YouTube channel and two, the Wicked Smart community is second to none. They show you the way to be successful and are with you coaching/mentoring you side by side. Website: http://hampropertysolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampropertysolutions/ What you will learn in this episode: Personal advice from each of our certified coaches around the importance of prioritizing your business and putting aside time to attend events Why you should be approaching events with at least 3 things you want to take away from them How the discomfort of where you are can push you past the fear of the unknown to get started in creative real estate How you can change your life by just taking the first step and practicing consistency What you can expect to get out of coming to the live QLS event that will help launch your business to a new level Resources: SREC EP 364: Don’t Miss an Opportunity To Be All In, with Steve Mernick, Brian O'Neill, Russell Ham, Mike Makredes Email Chris: Chris@smartrealestatecoach.com QLS Live September Event: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/events/qls-live/ Additional Resources: Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we're running this FREE workshop! If you're thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws. Schedule a free strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals, and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we'll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what's in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/action. Our free Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you're given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass The Wicked Smart Investor's Toolkit is a great way to dip your toe in the water of buying properties on terms. Here you'll receive seller scripts, our investor blueprint, be able to listen to live calls, and much more! Enroll for free at smartrealestatecoach.com/tools The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/qls. For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

May 24, 2023 • 30min

Episode 404: Tapping Into Your Energy, with Meghan Shea

Meghan Shea, a 37 year old telepathic animal whisperer and healer, believes that through serving and giving back to animals, we create an impact on the world. Meghan’s telepathic ability shows you the world through the lens of your animal's eyes. She is the microphone that turns up the volume to the voices that often go unheard. She gives you direct access to who they are, what they need and why they are here. Animals are the gateway for us to expand. Her work extends to humans as well. She specializes in transforming humans through accessing their personal light codes and breaking through the veil of old DNA patterns. She is an energetic brain surgeon, getting to the root of any blocks. She can decode your energy and help activate your gifts, to help catapult you to the next level in your life, relationships and business. Her work has also extended to: The Wicked Smart Chairman’s Mastermind, and the Wicked Smart Summit. You can find her at the Wicked Smart QLS this September. What you will learn in this episode: What Meghan does as a telepathic animal whisperer, and how it can help you unlock potential in your own life How your energy blockages are standing in the way of a faster trajectory to your goals Where you may be leaking energy, and how efficiency can put you back on track What you can expect from a session with Meghan How just being in the room at the upcoming QLS will help you channel your energy into realizing your potential Resources: smartrealestatecoach.com/shae Additional Resources: Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we're running this FREE workshop! If you're thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws. Schedule a free strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals, and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we'll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what's in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/action. Our free Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you're given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass The Wicked Smart Investor's Toolkit is a great way to dip your toe in the water of buying properties on terms. Here you'll receive seller scripts, our investor blueprint, be able to listen to live calls, and much more! Enroll for free at smartrealestatecoach.com/tools The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/qls. For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources. Lastly, don’t forget to grab a discounted ticket to our next event! Visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/summit50

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