

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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Dec 31, 2021 • 24min
Episode 332: Living in Breakthrough Mode, with David Nurse
David Nurse is an NBA life optimization coach, future bestselling author, and worldwide motivational speaker. As a former professional basketball player and coach for the Brooklyn Nets, David has helped more than 150 NBA players with their personal and professional development both on and off the court. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, David shares what it means to have a breakthrough, and the key elements of his breakthrough formula. He also explains what type of people you should surround yourself with for success, and what’s the biggest skill set that successful people have in common. Resources: Website: www.davidnurse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidnursenba/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidNurseNBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-nurse-0a334a35 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://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

Dec 29, 2021 • 20min
Episode 331: The Seven Laws of Sales, with Dan Doran
In this “Familycast” episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, you’ll meet Master Coach, Dan Doran. Dan shares the seven laws of sales to help you become a better seller. He shares insights into how to handle buyer objections, and how often a salesperson should talk, and what types of things you should say. 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

Dec 24, 2021 • 35min
Episode 330: Finding Proximity to Greatness, with Luke Wren
Luke Wren coaches startup founders, CEOs, best-selling authors, and six and seven-figure entrepreneurs to stir up their ambition and help them live their fullest life. He began his entrepreneurial journey at only 7 years old, mowing lawns. Eventually, Luke began volunteering on Tony Robbins personal security team which led him to become a regular speaker at Tony's events. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Luke shares the importance of being in close proximity to your mentors and other like-minded people. He also explains how impactful following your intuition is, even in the face of fear. Resources: The Rhythm Nation: https://www.therhythmnation.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeWrenOfficial Instagram: https://instagram.com/luke_wren Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukewren7 Website: https://lukewren.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://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

Dec 15, 2021 • 20min
Episode 329: The 10 Attributes of Success, with Chris Prefontaine
In this solocast episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, I discuss how to take the hill and accomplish your goals in 2022. Find out the ten attributes we discovered that will help you become more successful, not only professionally, but in all aspects of your life. Learn how you can build your own business without capital and one of the most common why’s driving successful people. 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 our Resource page at https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: 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

Dec 10, 2021 • 23min
Episode 328: Getting the Right Website Traffic, with Kris Reid
Kris Reid is the Founder and CEO of Ardor SEO. After graduating from university he moved to London to work in finance for large companies, including Euroclear and Visa Europe. When the financial crisis hit, Kris lost his job and decided to create an online game. During his quest to build the game, he realized needed to get visitors to the website -- therefore leading him to SEO. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Kris shares how SEO can help real estate investors to increase their quality and pool of leads from their website. He also explains why your web content is more important than design. Kris also explains how SEO differs from other marketing strategies. Resources https://smartrealestatecoach.com/seo https://ardorseo.com/review FREE Guide to Real Estate SEO: https://ardorseo.com/search-engine-optimization/real-estate-local-seo/ Website: https://ardorseo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reidymeister LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coolestguyinseo/ 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

Dec 8, 2021 • 20min
Episode 327: Diversifying Your Lead Generation, with Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll spent more than 10 years leading sales teams and developing publicly traded businesses. He traded in the travel and long hours to join forces with the team at REI BlackBook. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Kevin shares how the CRM made for real estate investors can help you grow and scale efficiently. He also explains how some of the most common lead-generating methods have been impacted by recent laws, and what you need to do to continue growing successfully. Resources: Website: reiblackbook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reiblackbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reiblackbook/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwcarroll1/ Small Business Plan: http://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/reiblackbook 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

Dec 3, 2021 • 27min
Episode 326: Navigating the Challenges in Business, with Stephen Woessner
Stephen Woessner is the Founder and CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Stephen returns to the show to discuss tackling the hills of business. Chris and Stephen offer insights about some of the behaviors that stop people from actually achieving their goals, as well as common practices of successful people. They also mention the Peter Taunton event that is designed to help you navigate the challenges in business. Resources Sell With Authority by Drew McLellan and Stephen Woessner: https://amzn.to/39y7x13 Website: https://predictiveroi.com/ Onward Nation Podcast: https://predictiveroi.com/onward-nation-podcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/ www.linkedin.com/company/predictive-roi/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/PredictiveROI/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenwoessner 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

Dec 1, 2021 • 36min
Episode 325: How to Work with Your Spouse, with Zach and Kayla Beach
In this “Familycast” episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, you’ll meet our COO Zach Beach and former General Manager Kayla Beach. Zach and Kayla share how they got involved in real estate after leaving their careers in hospitality. They also offer advice on how to successfully work with a spouse, and how to help your spouse understand and support your dreams. Resources Website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyrbeach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrepropertySolutions/ 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 SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

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