
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

Nov 26, 2021 • 26min
Episode 324: The Power of a Positive Mindset, with Rebecca Louise
Rebecca Louise is a global fitness NASM Certified Trainer, best-selling author of It Takes Grit, and founder of the BTES Fitness App. After initially planning to become a pilot, she unexpectedly landed in the fitness industry. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Rebecca shares insights on the power of mindset, and how it impacts your success. She also explains how to shift your energy and be at your peak state. Resources: Free monthly workout challenges: https://rebecca-louise.com/pages/get-started BTES app: https://btesfit.com/app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccalouisefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalouisefitness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rlhealthy 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 looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.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 SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

Nov 24, 2021 • 24min
Episode 323: How to Start Note Investing, with Scott Carson
Scott Carson went from being the #1 banker in Texas at JP Morgan Chase to start a mortgage company, before transitioning into note investing. While others stressed during the 2008 recession, he took it as an opportunity. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Scott shares tips for beginners to get involved in note investing. He also explains some ways that you can save more money than traditional investors and how to begin working with banks. Resources: Podcast: https://weclosenotes.com/note-closers-show-podcast/ Website: https://weclosenotes.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeCloseNotes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1scottcarson/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/1scottcarson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1scottcarson/ Note Weekend: https://smartrealestate.com/noteweekend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1scottcarson 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 looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.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

Nov 19, 2021 • 25min
Episode 322: The Difference Between Wholesale and Creative, with Chris Monroe
Chris Monroe is a creative real estate investor based out of St Louis, MO. He got his start in real estate with a wholesale deal in 2018 and went on to close 17 deals in his first year of business. Now, Chris coaches real estate students in virtual wholesaling, creative marketing strategies, lease options, wrap-around mortgages, seller financing, and other creative types of real estate that require little to no money down. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, he shares how wholesaling differs from creative financing, and how to train to get better at speaking with potential leads. Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismonroestl/ Website: http://WokeRealEstate.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 looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.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 SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

Nov 17, 2021 • 30min
Episode 321: Infinite Banking, with Nick Kosko
Nick Kosko changed his life for the better by understanding how banks work and how he could be his own banker. He was able to get his passive income to exceed his ideal standard of living. Now, he works as a Wealth Strategist at CreateTailwind where he inspires people to take back control of their money. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, he explains the problem that infinite banking solves, and how real estate investors can do more deals if they become their own bankers. He also explains why it’s important to think long-term, and challenge yourself to think bigger. Resources Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createtailwind/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkosko/ Website: https://createtailwind.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakaway-wealth-podcast/id1438575465 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 looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.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

Nov 12, 2021 • 45min
Episode 320: Cold Calling to Generate Leads, with Nicholas Nick
Nicholas Nick is the CEO/Owner of Lead Mining Pros with over 10 years of experience in real estate. He helps real estate investors generate leads with cold calling. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, he shares the 12 questions and a go-to script for contacting leads. He also explains which lists are the best, and some of the most common mistakes people make when cold calling. Resources Website: https://leadminingpros.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeadMiners Instagram: https://instagram.com/Lead.Mining 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 looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.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

Nov 10, 2021 • 26min
Episode 319: Recruiting High-Quality Talent, with Leslie McIntyre-Tavella
Leslie McIntyre-Tavella has devoted her entire career to building and strengthening businesses and creating environments where talented people can excel. After beginning in an entry-level position at a corporate staffing and recruitment firm, she started her firm that she managed to grow to $20 million in revenue. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, she shares tips and strategies that companies can take to find and keep high-quality talent. Resources: Book: Framing Success: 20 Essential Lessons for Achieving Entrepreneurial Greatness from a Self-Made Multimillionaire Website: www.CulpeoHR.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulpeoHR/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/culpeohr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_lesliemcintyre?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culpeohr Additional 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

Nov 5, 2021 • 31min
Episode 318: Rebuilding A Business, with Chris Prefontaine & Stephen Woessner
In this special episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, I’m joined by special guest host Stephen Woessner, CEO of Predictive ROI and host of the Onward Nation podcast. Stephen interviews me about the important lessons we learned coming out of the 2008 debacle, why mindset and discipline are crucial ingredients for success, and how our business was honored to be named on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. Additional 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

Nov 3, 2021 • 32min
Episode 317: The Power of Self Belief, with Chris Norton
At the age of 18, Chris Norton experienced a devastating spinal cord injury while playing college football. Doctors gave him only a 3% chance of ever walking or moving again. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Chris shares how he overcame those odds through perseverance, faith, and the power of mindset. You won’t want to miss his inspiring story in this week’s episode. Resources: Website: www.ChrisNorton.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrisanorton16 Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrisanorton16/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisanorton16 Additional 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

Oct 29, 2021 • 21min
Episode 316: Supporting a Real Estate Investing Community, with Kelsie Deppen
In this “Familycast” episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, you’ll meet our Wicked Smart Community Director, Kelsie Deppen. Kelsie shares insider perspectives and her experiences working with our community of Coaches and Associates, and she discusses why the powerful sense of support and connection makes a difference for our students. 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 looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.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 SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

Oct 27, 2021 • 30min
Episode 315: Creative Real Estate Deals, with Laurence Lameche
Laurence Lameche is a London-based real estate investor and coach who has mastered the art of buying properties through creative terms-based deals and cutting banks out of the equation. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Laurence shares how he was able to purchase three valuable properties in London for just the price of a football ticket, and he explains how to build a powerful network of connections in the real estate business even if you’re a shy introvert. Resources: Website: www.ZeroToPropertyHero.com Website: www.PropertyRentalSecrets.co.uk Website: www.PropertyBookSecrets.com Website: www.InnerHeroSecrets.com Website: www.NetworkingSecretsOnline.com Website: www.TicketsOnDemand.live LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurencelameche/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaurenceLamecheTV/ Instagram: @laurencelameche Twitter: @LaurenceLameche 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 looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.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 SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC