

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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Jun 22, 2022 • 33min
Episode 357: Acting with Courage, with Laban Ditchburn
Laban Ditchburn is a keynote speaker, accountability coach, and host of the "Become Your Own Superhero" show. Laban's burning passion is to inspire change for those who want it and are ready to take the first steps towards pursuing their purpose. Laban is also an ultramarathon athlete, a biohacker, an impressionist, a self-improvement junkie, a motivator, a cricket lover, and someone who can cook the best steak you've ever eaten. What you will learn in this episode: The challenging moments in Laban's life that inspired him to seek change in his life What it means to be a courage coach Why Laban shares his struggles from a place of strength and how that helps him support others How having a coach can genuinely help you move forward in your business and life The biggest obstacles people put in their own paths when seeking success How creating financial freedom can help you pursue your purpose Some of the courageous moves Laban has made to serve others, and his advice to real estate investors How to take bold, massive, and strategically courageous action to facilitate miraculous outcomes Resources: Website: https://labanditchburn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LabanDitchburn.Inc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labanditchburn.inc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/labanditchburninc/ Additional 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. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS SmartRealestateCoach.com/tools SmartRealestateCoach.com/eaze smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast20

Jun 15, 2022 • 25min
Episode 356: Understand and Improve Your Finances, with George Grombacher
A 20-year finance industry veteran, podcaster, writer, and speaker, George is working to help people get better at money and life. He spent 10 years with a Fortune 100 company as an advisor as well as in leadership positions where he impacted thousands of people and developed training curriculums. He's the President of Financial Consulting Professionals, the Founder and Chief Community Officer of Money Alignment Academy, and the host of the Money Savage podcast. George is honored to have been named to Investopedia's list of the Top 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors two years in a row. He is husband to Emilie and dad to James and Jack. What you will learn in this episode: When, how, and why George became interested in the personal finance niche How George helps regular people get to a place where they no longer have to worry about money What the Strive Online Bootcamp does to help people to understand and improve their financial situation Why June is the perfect time to take action and get in control of your money Some of the mental stumbling blocks people often trip over in pursuit of their financial goals What confirmation bias is, and how it can impact your financial situation Where else you can find George's insights and advice online Resources: Exclusive link: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/strive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgegrombacher/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-alignment-academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/glgrombacher Additional 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. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS SmartRealestateCoach.com/tools SmartRealestateCoach.com/eaze smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast20

Jun 8, 2022 • 31min
Episode 355: How the Right Community Can Help Your Business Grow, with Steve Mernick
Steve Mernick and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home On Your Terms and are based in eastern Connecticut. Steve serves as the company's Acquisitions Director and loves crafting up creative solutions for sellers, while Lauren works as Sales Director and enjoys helping deserving buyers achieve their goal of homeownership. When not working on their own business, they are mentoring other investors who wish to learn the terms of the niche of real estate. In their free time, they are with their two young children and two dogs. Steve can also be considered a Cornhole connoisseur, so you may find him outside perfecting his form. What you will learn in this episode: Why you have more control of your life as an entrepreneur How having a coach can help you make the transition into real estate investing Why the people you surround yourself with are essential to your growth on so many levels How mental strength is a critical part of your business success How having a mindset coach helped Steve move forward How entrepreneurs can get the most out of the Wicked Smart program What sets six-figure entrepreneurs on the path to creating financial freedom Resources: Website: http://www.homeonyourterms.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steve-mernick-223b5b20b https://www.linkedin.com/company/home-on-your-terms/ Facebook: Facebook.com/homeonyourterms Instagram: instagram.com/homeonyourterms Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smartrealestatecoach.com/tools Associate Coaching Program Funding: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/eaze

Jun 1, 2022 • 32min
Episode 354: Winning the Day Every Day, with M.C. Laubscher
M.C. Laubscher is a husband, father, educator, and cashflow specialist. He is the creator and host of the popular and top-rated business and investing podcast Cashflow Ninja, as well as his brand new podcast, Cashflow Investing Secrets. M.C. is also the President of Producers Wealth, a wealth creation firm helping clients in 50 states implement holistic wealth creation strategies. His purpose is to help producers and creators create, protect, and multiply their wealth in ANY economy and market. His mission is to help producers and creators achieve financial freedom as soon as possible so that they can live their legacy today on their terms. M.C. challenges existing societal belief systems and misinformation around concepts such as money, saving, investing, wealth and retirement. What you will learn in this episode: How M.C got started in the world of cashflow and what brought him from South Africa to the U.S. Why the right mindset is critical to your cash flow success Ways to figure out if you've won the day every single day Why having life balance and an overall strategy is the key to creating life-changing paydays Having the right coach and mentor is cardinal in achieving your goals and plugging into the right networks M.C.'s definition of a Cashflow Ninja How to position yourself to capitalize on the downcycle of the market Some of the cashflow niches for real estate investors How high net worth individuals use collateralization of assets Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/cashflow-ninja/ Website: https://cashflowninja.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Additional Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS smartrealestatecoach.com/tools smartrealestatecoach.com/sod10 smartrealestatecoach.com/eaze

May 25, 2022 • 26min
Episode 353: How to Simplify Your Financial Planning, 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 will learn in this episode: Why your financial challenges can feel like you're dragging around a sack of rocks – and how to lighten the load How to make financial planning easy Why young people at the start of their career or in education need a financial mentor Why Mark wanted a predictable rate of return on his investments that he could count on, that he could access at any age, and with no taxes due on that money at retirement age What 'bank on yourself whole life insurance policies' are and how they put you in control of your money How Mark works with clients to find the best strategy for them How investing in real estate can start you on the path to financial freedom Resources: Website Lake Growth Financial Services: https://lakegrowth.com/ Not Your Average Financial Podcast: https://nyafinancialpodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakegrowth Twitter: https://twitter.com/LakeGrowth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklakegrowth/ Additional Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Associate Coaching Program Funding: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/eaze Summer of Deals Event on June 3rd, 2022: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/sod10

May 18, 2022 • 30min
Episode 352: Thriving in All Markets, 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 1990s 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 2000s 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: Why the strategy you employed last month might not work this month Lessons from the Wicked Start Summit — including the exclusive associate content How to plan for and achieve your big real estate goals to be successful in all markets The key factors that allow you to pivot and thrive in any market Why proactive entrepreneurs have a YouTube routine How you can be part-time in real estate and still achieve amazing success How to create income by obsessing over needle movers rather than the focus killers Why new real estate investors need to commit to a minimum of 3 years to maximize their chances of success How to become a transaction engineer who can structure deals in any climate Additional resources: Join the Wicked Smart Sit Down https://smartrealestatecoach.com/events Follow Chris and Zach on Clubhouse to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

May 11, 2022 • 19min
Episode 351: Obtaining Easy to Access Business Funding, with Ari Page
In 2009, Ari Page took over as CEO of Fund&Grow. Ari is a business credit specialist with a passion for people, a penchant for new ideas, and the ability to implement them. Ari's background has enabled him to use the power of the group to leverage individual competencies in order to better benefit his clients and grow a stronger, more cohesive company. One of Ari's core competencies is creating powerful new strategies to circumvent the many roadblocks that so many businesses face in an economy where banks are hesitant to lend to the average American business. In the competitive financial services industry, Ari and his team have excelled at delivering an incredibly powerful business-credit-building program that far exceeds the typical service and reputation of the industry. What you will learn in this episode: Why real estate investors need to have easy access to unsecured funding What process investors typically go through to get business credit If you need good personal credit to get approved for business credit What Ari has to say about obtaining funding during the Wicked Smart Summit What is the credit card stacking process, and how long does the process take If business credit shows up on your personal credit file The number one thing that small businesses can do to be successful Resources: https://smartrealestate.com/fundandgrow LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ari-page-business-credit-expert-73546835 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CC_Builders https://twitter.com/AriPage Additional 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. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

May 4, 2022 • 23min
Episode 350: How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties, with Dustin Heiner
Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com Being Successfully Unemployed at 37 years old by investing in real estate rental properties, he is now on a mission to help everyone to quit their job and never have a job again. He also helps his students build successful real estate investing businesses all over the country. Through his work at MasterPassiveIncome.com, Dustin has become one of the leading real estate rental property experts. Dustin started MasterPassiveIncome.com from his home in 2015, while being a full-time employee, married with 4 children, owning and operating 2 other businesses, and being a full-time investor. He is very passionate about his mission to help others become successfully unemployed and never need a job again. In 2015, Dustin wrote his first book, "How to Quit Your Job with Rental Properties" which quickly became a best seller. From there, he began his new business helping others to invest in rental properties to quit their job. Since then, Dustin has helped countless numbers of others start investing in real estate rental properties. Even if his students live in very expensive cities, he shows them how they can invest all over the country. What you will learn in this episode: What caused Dustin to invest in rental properties and quit his job at 37 years old How getting laid off from his job pushed Dustin to start investing in rental properties How Dustin was able to start buying properties with $15,000 Why you should build your business before you ever buy a property How much passive income does Dustin ensure he makes monthly per property How real estate can give you a river of income and four different legacies Resources: Course: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/mpi Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustinheiner https://masterpassiveincome.com https://successfullyunemployed.co https://www.rewbcon.com Additional 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. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

Apr 27, 2022 • 27min
Episode 349: What if the Market Crashes?, with Chris Prefontaine and Zach Beach
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) and owning 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 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 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 partner with students around the country (by application only) to do exactly what they do. What you will learn in this episode: What will happen to creative real estate when/if the market crashes Why terms real estate is great whether the market is hot or cold When is the perfect time to get involved in creative real estate What three things does the perfect triangle in real estate include Why landlords who have had a portfolio for two or three years are good leads for creative real estate How the increase in interest rates significantly decreases buying power of traditional buyers What are the three elements of the genius model, and how does it help you become a successful and creative real estate investor Additional 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. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

Apr 20, 2022 • 25min
Episode 348: Consistent Mindset Work, with Lindsay Rice
Lindsay Rice is a passionate entrepreneur who loves building businesses that allow her to live a life by design, without compromising her health. She is a managing partner of Rice Properties Group, a top real estate team in the country that services the D.C. Metropolitan area of Northern Virginia. She is also actively working to launch other ancillary real estate businesses; the first being a company that educates buyers and sellers on all their buying and selling options and then provides them with custom-tailored real estate solutions. Her journey began in 2010 when she was introduced to real estate and Keller Williams. She saw the huge opportunity both could provide. Within a few short months, she quit her corporate IT sales job of 10 years, and began focusing on her real estate career (and her newborn daughter)! Although she enjoyed helping people find their dream homes, it wasn't her ultimate passion. Building successful businesses is her passion, so in January 2016 she started the journey and co-founded Rice Properties Group. By implementing proven systems and models, they grew to be a top real estate team in the country. While she was pursuing her aspiration of entrepreneurship, her health suffered. Many health issues lead her on a journey to create a balanced lifestyle. During this journey, she learned that health is the real wealth, and without it, it's hard to live the life we are designed to live. Her life mission is to help others master the key life disciplines (spiritual, self, physical, time, money & growth), so that they can live an abundant life, and ultimately be inspired and motivated to help others. She loves being the connector of where people are and where they want to be in all aspects of their lives. Her journey to health and wealth is ongoing and she invites you to join her along the way! What you will learn in this episode: How the Wicked Smart Community helped Lindsay, despite her already having a real estate background Why Lindsay spent two years working on mindset, and how it impacted her business How consistent, daily rituals help build your mindset and lead to success in all areas How the Wicked Smart Community provides access and exposure to mentors and industry leaders What are the unique benefits that brokers and entrepreneurs gain from the community Resources: Follow Chris and Zach on Clubhouse to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC


