

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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Oct 15, 2021 • 29min
Episode 312: Grounding Yourself to the Earth, with Clinton Ober
Once upon a time, humans walked the earth barefoot and maintained an electrical balance by being constantly grounded. With the advent of the rubber-soled shoe came a host of health problems. Can grounding yourself to the earth help? In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, expert Clinton Ober shares the many proven health benefits of “grounding” or “earthing”, and he explains the scientific principles at work that create these benefits. Resources: Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/groundtherapy Website: www.earthing.com Website: https://earthinginstitute.net/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/clint-ober-4522772b Facebook: www.facebook.com/earthing.com Twitter: @earthing 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 13, 2021 • 22min
Episode 311: The Power of Affirmations, with Pam Grout
When you truly believe in yourself, anything is possible. Your mindset is the key to unlocking your full potential, and positive affirmations can help you reprogram your mindset to achieve all your goals. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, prolific bestselling author Pam Grout shares how to use affirmations to completely change your life and to attract success to you like a magnet. Resources: Website: https://pamgrout.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/pamgrout/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/pam.grout.fanpage Twitter: @PamGrout 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 8, 2021 • 36min
Episode 310: Rapid Business Growth, with Mike Simmons
What’s holding you back? Are you stuck in “analysis paralysis?” Mike Simmons was there too. It took him five years to do his first deal, but then he grew his business to over $1 million in a year…once he pushed through his fears. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Mike shares tips and strategies for getting past your fears, taking action, and achieving rapid business growth just like he did. Resources: Just Start Real Estate podcast: https://mikesimmons.com/juststartrealestate/ Real Estate Find & Fund Blueprint: www.findandfundblueprint.com Website: https://mikesimmons.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikessimmons/ Twitter: @MikeSSimmons 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 1, 2021 • 23min
Episode 309: Multigenerational Real Estate, with Scott Choppin
It will be messy. A lot of people will say no. It will be uncomfortable. But, you just have to start, and eventually providence sets in. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach, Scott Choppin of Urban Pacific Communities shares how he got started as a real estate developer and what steps you can take to launch your career today, with no money. Resources: Website: http://www.urbanpacific.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-pacific-group-inc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottchoppin.business Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottchoppin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottchoppin/ 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

Sep 29, 2021 • 14min
Episode 308: What Makes a Great Team, with Zach Beach
In this solocast episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Zachary Beach shares the story of Diana Nyad, a swimmer who broke all the records in 1979 when she swam 102 miles from the Bahamas to Florida. Though it’s Diana’s name in the record books, she was supported by a team of 51 others, and it was the power of teamwork that made her accomplishments possible. Just like Diana, you can go farther with the right team behind you. 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 Check out Chris’s upcoming Business Scaling Secrets virtual event: www.BizScaling.com 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

Sep 24, 2021 • 29min
Episode 307: Screening for High-Quality Tenants, with Stephen M. White
Selecting high-quality tenants for your rental property can help you save time, money, and stress in the future. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach, Stephen M. White of RentPrep shares the information that landlords need to discover red flags and properly judge the character of potential tenants before signing a lease. 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

Sep 22, 2021 • 25min
Episode 306: How Investors Can Get the Most Out of Their Lead Ad Campaign, with Gus Munoz Castro
Having an effective list-building strategy is important to make sure you’re getting the maximum conversion rate for those leads. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach, Gustavo Muñoz Castro of Power ISA shares the mistakes real estate investors are making with campaigns and how you can be more successful in generating high-quality leads. Resources: Website: Smartrealestatecoach.com/powerisa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gustavo.munoz.castro/ Free Marketing Mastermind group: https://facebook.com/groups/powerisamastermind Free Facebook Masterclass for Real Estate: https://mg.powerisa.com/fbmasterclass Instagram: @powerisa.us Twitter: @GustavoMuozCas1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavomc/ 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

Sep 17, 2021 • 30min
Episode 305: Small Business Systems and Processes, with Paul Maskill
No matter how hard you grind, there’s a point you reach in your business where you can’t “work more” to grow. That’s when it’s time to start implementing the right processes and systems to help you keep moving forward. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Ultimate Freedom Mastermind founder and business mentor Paul Maskill explains how to put the right processes and systems in place to take your growth to the next level. Resources: Website: www.PaulMaskill.com Email: paul@PaulMaskill.com Get a free 60-minute Business Evaluation from Paul: www.PaulMaskill.com/apply Join Paul’s Mastermind Group: www.PaulMaskill.com/mastermind Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessFreedomFormula/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/paul_maskill/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulmaskill/ 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

Sep 15, 2021 • 31min
Episode 304: Finding Your Why, with Melissa Johnson
What is your “why?” What purpose do you serve, and what does your perfect future look like? For Melissa Johnson, her “why” meant leaving her corporate job and becoming a full-time real estate investor. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Melissa shares how she mastered the art of flipping houses and then turned her expertise into a thriving coaching business where she teaches others how to find their own “why.” Resources: The E3 Podcast with Melissa Johnson on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3i5apsg Website: www.themelissajohnson.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mcray-johnson-8794827/ 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

Sep 10, 2021 • 34min
Episode 303: Master Your Mindset, with Sharon Lechter
Sharon Lechter is internationally recognized as a financial literacy expert, keynote speaker, and business mentor. She is a New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and has enjoyed a 35-year career as a licensed CPA. She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. In 2008, when the economy crashed, she was asked by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to help re-energize the teachings of Napoleon Hill. Her best-selling books with the Foundation include Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, Think and Grow Rich for Women, and Success and Something Greater. She is also featured in the movie Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and on the national television series World’s Greatest Motivators. Sharon is currently launching her newest title, Exit Rich to support entrepreneurs in building value and scalability in their businesses so they can be in the position of greatest potential. What you will learn in this episode: How, at the age of 25, Sharon decided to embrace her role as an entrepreneur and left her corporate career How Sharon’s focus is on solving problems and serving needs, and how that focus is the answer to how to master your mindset What Sharon’s business looks like today, and while real estate is a cornerstone of her portfolio What advice Sharon has for anyone who is looking to connect with the right education and the right mentors, and how she became a thriving thought leader and author Why surrounding yourself with the right people is instrumental in your own success, and how Sharon’s Personal Success Equation can simplify your path to success How the pain of losing her youngest son became the catalyst for a new level of clarity for Sharon, and why seeking help from others helped her find a path through the pain Why fear can either paralyze or motivate us, and why we have the choice to take control and turn fear into decisive action Why learning to master your mindset is the most important first step to take, and why your mindset is a filter for all the other aspects of your life Why Sharon believes it’s never too late to make positive changes to your life, and what big projects she’s currently working on Resources: [DIGITAL COURSE] Think & Grow Rich For Women [WEBINAR] How to Create a Lifetime of Financial Freedom [FREE] 4 Free Gifts [FREE] Personal Success Equation [DIGITAL AUDIO] Sharon’s Daily ATM [DIGITAL AUDIO] Sharon’s Daily ATM – $1 Trial [WEBINAR] How to Transform Financial Stress into Financial Confidence Learn more about the Oola lifestyle framework: myoola.oolalife.com/sharon Check out Sharon’s Cherry Creek Lodge dude ranch: www.cherrycreeklodge.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/ 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