

The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing
Chris Prefontaine
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!
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!
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Aug 23, 2023 • 30min
Episode 417: Mastering Mindset, with Kelly Hatfield
23 Aug Mastering Mindset, with Kelly Hatfield Posted at 04:00h in Uncategorized by SREC Admin Chris Prefontaine chats with Kelly Hatfield Subscribe! Episode 417: Share this episode on: Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Share on Linkedin Kelly Hatfield started her first business, Enginuity Advantage, in 2009, growing it to an 8-figure brand within 10 years, and her second business, Advantage Staffing Group, in 2015, growing it to a 7-figure brand within 2 years. Kelly has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources focused on leadership and employee development, building teams, recruiting, and retaining top talent. She is a Certified High – Performance Trainer, Speaker, and Coach through the prestigious High-Performance Institute and a John Maxwell Certified Trainer, Speaker and Coach. She has helped over 100 teams integrate High – Performance concepts into their culture and seen off-the-charts results. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why clarity is key to creating success in your business Why it's important to find a program with systems and processes How defining success early on can help you stay motivated Why the phrase "I've tried" is not enough to disqualify you from trying something new How Kelly utilizes calendar, journals, and apps to stay focused and prioritize her goals Why community is so vital when you are exploring a new space 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. Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Your-Terms-Revised-ebook/dp/B08HVVFD2G/ Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ebook/ Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Request a free copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: WickedSmartBooks.com

Aug 16, 2023 • 21min
Episode 416: Achieving Energetic Alignment, with Dr. Amanda Barrientez
10 Aug Achieving Energetic Alignment, with Dr. Amanda Barrientez Posted at 12:02h in Uncategorized by SREC Admin Chris Prefontaine chats with Dr. Amanda Barrientez Subscribe! Episode 416: Share this episode on: Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Share on Linkedin Dr. Amanda Barrientez is a mindset and habits coach who helps entrepreneurs build thriving businesses. What makes Amanda unique is how she coaches from coupling her social sciences training with her real life experiences of overcoming big challenges. After getting divorced, then having her next relationship fall apart, Amanda was living in survival mode, on food stamps, trying to work her way through grad school as a single mama. In a breakdown moment, she knew she had to change. After accessing free knowledge on podcasts and Youtube and then doing whatever it took to pay for high level coaching, Amanda implemented what she was learning to transform her self-doubt, relationship struggles, and financial reality. Today, she has a growing 6-figure coaching business and is building the foundation to create a multi-million dollar global company that helps entrepreneurs overcome their fears and take strategic actions to build $6-figure+ businesses so they can grow their wealth doing what they love. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Dr. Amanda Barrientez defines energetic alignment How being energetically unaligned is translating into your business What is means to have inner power alignment, and what it can unlock for you Why repetition is important for reprogramming your system How positive energy can attract positive things and vice versa What Dr. Amanda Barrientez's services can do for those in our community 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. Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Your-Terms-Revised-ebook/dp/B08HVVFD2G/ Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ebook/ Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Request a free copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: WickedSmartBooks.com Additional Resources: Visit QLSLive.com and use code PODCAST for 50% off Enjoy a free 3-video course for entrepreneurs by Dr. Amanda Barrientez: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/innerpower

Aug 9, 2023 • 23min
Episode 415: Reserving Funds with Life Insurance, with Mark Willis
Mark Willis, CFP® is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy, and your future. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a three-time #1 Best Selling Author, and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you will not outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in safe and predictable ways, become their own source of financing, and create tax-free income in retirement. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why Mark's financial products and services matter more than ever in today's market Why banks are not as secure for storing your money as you may believe How Mark helps business owners and investors build wealth and access liquid cash through life insurance policies Mark's thoughts on today's market and his key takeaways What you can do today to ensure your funds are secure to have assets ready to make new deals 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. Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Your-Terms-Revised-ebook/dp/B08HVVFD2G/ Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ebook/ Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Additional Resources: Schedule a 15 minute phone strategy session with Mark and his team. Visit www.kickstartwithMark.com www.smartrealestatecoach.com/lakegrowth

Aug 2, 2023 • 29min
Episode 414: Finding Your Niche, with Chris Prefontaine
Chris is the best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms: Create Continuous Cash Flow Now, Without Using Your Cash or Credit. He's also the founder of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 25 years. His experience includes the construction of over 100 single-family and duplex homes (mostly in the 1990's and selectively to date), has owned a Realty Executives Franchise (Massachusetts 1994-2000) as broker/owner which maintained high per-agent standards and eventually sold to Coldwell Banker in 2000. The 2000's included coaching ½ million and higher REALTORs® in order to scale & automate their business throughout the US and Canada. He also participated (and still does selectively) in doing condo conversions (multi-family homes to condos) and "raise the roof" projects (converting single-family ranches to colonials in growth neighborhoods). Chris has been a big advocate of constant education and participates regularly in high-end mastermind groups, as well as consults with private mentors. He runs his own buying and selling businesses with his family team, which buys 2-5 properties monthly, so they're in the trenches every single week. They also help clients do the same thing around the country. Chris and his family team have done over 80 million in real estate transactions. They mentor, coach, consult, and actually partner with students around the country (by application only) to do exactly what they do. What you will learn in this episode: What niches Chris explored before the 2008 crash How 18 years of experimenting helped Chris uncover his passion for creative real estate What the decision-making process of choosing a niche looked like for Chris In-depth examples of the 3 payday system through creating financing deals What the earning potential is for someone looking to start part-time and transition from their full-time job Chris's three main pieces of advice for anyone ready to get started 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. Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Request a free copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: WickedSmartBooks.com

Jul 26, 2023 • 26min
Episode 413: Operating with a Profit-First Approach, with David Richter
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Share on Linkedin David Richter is an active real estate investor who has been essential in closing over 850 deals which include wholesale, turnkey, BRRRR, owner finance, rentals, lease options, and any other exit strategy you can think of. While growing and building a real estate business from 5 deals a month to over 25 deals a month, he realized that as much money was coming in, it was going right out. With the unique opportunity of being in every seat as a real estate investor, he found a calling to the company's finance seat to help them see where their money was really going. David has helped real estate companies completely turn around from going out of business to building cash reserves through his profit advising company Simple CFO Solutions, LLC. He is the author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing. His goal in life is to completely transform the Real Estate Investing industry when it comes to how real estate investors view their finances and – bring them true financial clarity and freedom. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why your business structure is leaving you with little to no profits How the profit-first business model can help ensure you get paid How practicing wealth habits will change the way you approach business and life Why you need to ignore the noise in order to properly scale your business Why every business – no matter what size – needs a CFO 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. Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Request a free copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: WickedSmartBooks.com Additional Resources: Know and Grow Your Cash Flow, with David Richter No-Obligation Discovery Call

Jul 19, 2023 • 26min
Episode 412: How to Build an App, with AJ Aluthwala
AJ Aluthwala is Co-Founder and CEO of KallistoArt Online Marketing, a technology company specializing in online marketing. As a full-service web design company, they specialize in SEO, Mobile apps and branding in Tampa, Florida. Their team comprises creative and collaborative professionals who enthusiastically engage with clients to unite their passions and visions. This is at the very core of everything they do. What you will learn in this episode: Why you should always get a conversation going around your app ideas before someone beats you to it What the process of building an app looks like Why the discovery process is crucial to building a viable app How pricing is determined for apps, and the range you can typically expect to pay AJ's advice on finding a trustworthy app developer for your project Examples of apps – including real estate apps – that AJ has worked on 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. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Request a free copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: WickedSmartBooks.com Additional Resources: Website & App Design Ninja – AJ Aluthwala's Board Of Advisors Review Get AJ's free whitepaper on things to look for when choosing an app developer: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/AJ Visit AJ's website: www.AJA360.com

Jul 12, 2023 • 25min
Episode 411: The Empire Operating System, with Eddie Wilson
Eddie Wilson is a husband, father, avid real estate investor, CEO, national speaker, and has a passion for business growth. Eddie is a businessman who is known as the "King of Exits." He has owned over 125 companies and exited over 85 of them successfully. Eddie is also known for creating an operating system that manages the growth of his companies systematically allowing him the greatest odds for success. His operating system is known as the Empire Operating System. What you will learn in this episode: Eddie's take on the state of the real estate economy What areas of real estate investing people should be honing in on How Eddie has built a career with active income from private equity and passive income from real estate investing Why it is vitally important to treat your real estate holdings like a business How the Empire Operating System can help you scale through easy to follow phases What speed bumps Eddie ran into over his career, and his advice on how to avoid them Why you need to switch from a consumer mindset to an investor mindset to succeed 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. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Request a free copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: WickedSmartBooks.com Additional Resources: Titan Talk with Eddie Wilson Podcast Think Realty Tampa Tickets July 13-14: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/tampa Coupon Code for Our Listeners: TRFRIEND

Jul 5, 2023 • 34min
Episode 410: Getting Started and Succeeding in Creative Real Estate, with Chris Prefontaine
Chris Prefontaine is the best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms: Create Continuous Cash Flow Now, Without Using Your Cash or Credit. He's also the founder of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 25 years. His experience includes the construction of over 100 single-family and duplex homes (mostly in the 1990s and selectively to date). He has owned a Realty Executives Franchise (Massachusetts 1994-2000) as broker/owner, which maintained high per-agent standards and eventually sold to Coldwell Banker in 2000. The 2000s included coaching ½ million and higher REALTORs® to scale & automate their business throughout the US and Canada. He also participated (and still does selectively) in condo conversions (multi-family homes to condos) and "raise the roof" projects (converting single-family ranches to colonials in growth neighborhoods). Chris has been a big advocate of constant education and regularly participates in high-end mastermind groups, as well as consults with private mentors. He runs his own buying and selling businesses with his family team, which buys 2-5 properties monthly, so they're in the trenches every single week. They also help clients do the same thing around the country. Chris and his family team have done over 80 million in real estate transactions. They mentor, coach, consult, and actually partner with students around the country (by application only) to do exactly what they do. What you will learn in this episode: How to go against the grain by not falling victim to the negative spiral of the media The importance of being around the right people, and how our live events reflect this What Chris had to go through to get to where he is at in real estate Why it's important to give yourself realistic timelines for success and commit to constantly learning and growing to get to your goals How the approach of the Wicked Smart Community having the coaches in the trenches with the students is so successful Chris's advice on how to get started in creative real estate, plus valuable resources 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 toward 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. Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Your-Terms-Revised-ebook/dp/B08HVVFD2G/ Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ebook/ Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Request a free copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: WickedSmartBooks.com

Jun 28, 2023 • 22min
Episode 409: Using Automation to Overcome Time-Consuming Work, with Nathan Buchheit
Nathan is a partner and owner of businesses within real estate. He has been around real estate since an early age — and has built a portfolio of his own since college. While attending school at Northern Iowa and walking on the basketball team, he bought his first rental property, where he House Hacked one of the rooms while renting to other college friends. After graduating and marrying his wife, he moved to Washington state. Since moving to Washington, Nathan has been let go from the 9-5 due to COVID, and transitioned to working for himself while helping with his parents' Real Estate business located in Iowa. What you will learn in this episode: How Nathan brought payment automation to the Wicked Smart Community What benefits Nathan has seen from setting up a payment process Who can benefit from Nat Processing How Nathan has grown to 300 doors through the help of automation and removing time-consuming work What makes Nat Processing different from the competition 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. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com Learn more about Fund and Grow's Credit Lines here: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/natprocessing

Jun 21, 2023 • 26min
Episode 408: Using Lead Generation to Scale Your Investment Business, with Nicholas Nick
Nicholas Nick is the CEO and Owner of Lead Mining Pros with over ten years of experience in real estate and he helps real estate investors generate leads. What you will learn in this episode: How Nicholas discovered his passion for lead mining through Facebook Live videos What your cold call success rates can tell you about your target market Nicholas's takeaways from the recent restrictions with caller ID and text messaging The four main resources you can utilize by working with Lead Mining Pros Why it is crucial to have a script for every scenario if you want to get all potential leads Nicholas's top tips for anyone looking to capitalize on every lead they get 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. Chris's Book: Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine Instant Real Estate Investor eBook: SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook Find our next workshop here: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/workshop QLS Live – September 13-15, 2023: www.QLSLive.com Learn more about Fund and Grow's Credit Lines here: www.Smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow Learn more about Associate Coaching Program Funding here: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding 90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Nat Processing Website: www.natprocessing.com Additional Resources: Learn more about Lead Mining Pros: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/leadminingpros


