The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing

Chris Prefontaine
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Nov 20, 2019 • 31min

Episode 122: Reaching Your "Freedom Number" for Retirement, with Chris Miles

Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert" and "Anti-Financial Advisor" is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to quickly free up and create cash flow TODAY spending time doing what they love most! He's an author and podcast host of the Chris Miles Money Show, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, EOFire, and has a high reputation with his company, Money Ripples (http://www.moneyripples.com/) getting his clients fast, life-altering financial results. In fact, his personal clients have increased their cash flow by over $100 Million in the last 9 years! What you'll learn about in this episode: What Chris Miles did to establish himself as the "Anti-Financial Advisor" Different ways that Chris helps his clients increase their cash flow by tens of thousands each year How investors can double-dip on their investment returns Why accumulation is not the best route to retirement Chris Miles' 7 key principles for making your seen/unseen capital work for you How Chris Miles can customize a plan that will get you to your "freedom number" Additional resources from Chris Miles: Website: www.moneyripples.com The Chris Miles Money Show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moneyripples Complimentary Analysis: chris@moneyripples.com Free ebook: "Beyond Rice & Beans: 7 Secrets to Free Up Cash Today" [on website] Money Ripples Audio Programs: "Find $5,000 in 25 Minutes" "Fix Your Money Leaks Now"
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Nov 13, 2019 • 41min

Episode 121: The Relationship Between Mindset and Success, with Dr. Amanda Barrientez

Dr. Amanda Barrientez is a NFA – No F*@#ing Around – 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: What Dr. Barrientez considers to be the "Seven P's of Profitability", and why each matters for success Why people often get stuck in the first P, perception, and why self-doubt is a major obstacle to success Why we are often stuck in a negativity bias, and why it is necessary to specifically train our brains towards positivity Why journaling, daily affirmations, meditation, and surrounding yourself with the right people are all powerful tools for personal development What steps Dr. Barrientez took to break out of her relationship issues, financial troubles, and the feeling of being stuck Why developing your networking skills can be a remarkable way to create new opportunities for yourself How Dr. Barrientez defines a "millionaire mindset", and how to develop your own millionaire mindset Why the books Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself and Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza are transformative tools you need to read What useful mindset switches Dr. Barrientez recommends, such as "how can I?" rather than "can I?" What first steps you can take to change your mindset, lift yourself up, and reframe your thought habits Additional resources from Dr. Amanda Barrientez: Website: www.drbarrientez.com Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/NFA Max Potential Habits Podcast with Dr. Amanda Barrientez: www.drbarrientez.com/maxpotentialhabitspodcast.com Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/2NrAGSc Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://amzn.to/2q2XwYm Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/
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Nov 6, 2019 • 30min

Episode 120: The Smart Real Estate Community, with Link Ervin

Link Ervin lives in Kings Mountain, NC with his two small children. In addition to the two small kids, he is also the father of two sons currently attending UNC-Chapel Hill who also help some during summer and school breaks when they aren't too busy with school and marching band. Link also has two older daughters who are now off on their own. Link is actually a fourth-generation real estate investor with commercial, multi-family, and residential experience. They have been involved in buying, selling, renovating, rehabbing, flipping and leasing real estate in this market for over 20 years. They got interested in this terms-type real estate investing after the latest market crash in 2008. He was self-employed with great credit and could no longer get a stated income loan. There were very few options when it came to buying a house. The market has definitely improved but there are still a SIGNIFICANT number of buyers who cannot go out and get a loan today. In the mid-2000s, Link owned the fastest-growing Nationwide Insurance agency in the Carolinas. Prior to that, he was in the Auto Industry sErvin as sales and finance managers for almost 20 years. He has a degree in business management and actually grew up around the family business his whole life. Link's grandparents started and ran up to 11 dime stores across southern WV from 1930 until 2004. He was always involved in discussions regarding the business, management, tax, growth, closure, and employee situations, etc. What you'll learn about in this episode: Link Ervin's story and his family background in real estate How Ervin got started as an associate with Chris The family dynamic of the Smart Real Estate Coach team How Ervin avoids coming out of pocket in all of his deals The returns that associates see on their deals How associates form a mastermind for real-time feedback on their deals The QLS niche and how to break into it Additional resources from Link Ervin: Website: www.CPSSoutheast.com Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/
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Oct 30, 2019 • 34min

Episode 119: Adopting a Success Mindset, with Rod Khleif

Rod Khleif is a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about real estate, business, and giving back. As one of the country's top business, real estate and peak performance luminaries, Rod has owned over 2000 homes and apartment buildings and has built over 22 businesses in his 40-year business career several which have been worth tens of millions of dollars. Rod Khleif soared from humble beginnings as a young, impoverished Dutch immigrant to incredible success. Khleif's experience involves both remarkable triumphs, and spectacular failures, which he affectionately calls "seminars." Rod will explain the mindset required to recover from losing $50mm in the crash of 2008 to the success he enjoys today. Rod brings incredible authenticity and insight to his approach to real estate, business, success and life. Rod can talk about the psychology of success, and any real estate and business topic in great depth, contributing incredible first-hand, technical, and motivational knowledge and skills to any real estate, business or success based discussion. Rod also founded The Tiny Hands Foundation, which has benefited more than 50,000 community children in need. What you'll learn about in this episode: Rod Khleif's journey from Dutch immigrant to real estate maven The importance of developing a proper mindset to succeed in real estate Lessons that Rod took away from his $50M loss in 08' How Rod Khleif came back from a debacle that shook his vision of being set for life Rod Khleif's methodology for creating a plan that defines what you want and why you want it Using pictures to maintain focus on your aspirations How to change the circumstances that make you achieved but unfulfilled Additional resources from Rod Khleif: Website: www.RodKhleif.com Twitter: @RodKhleif Special Promotion: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/cashflow Enter"CHRIS P" Podcast: https://rodkhleif.com/lifetime-cashflow-podcast/ Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/
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Oct 23, 2019 • 31min

Episode 118: Hostage Negotiation Tactics in Real Estate, with Chris Voss

Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national best-seller "Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It," which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. A 24-year veteran of the FBI, Chris retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator. Drawing on his experience in high-stakes negotiations, his company specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Their negotiation methodology focuses on discovering the "Black Swans," small pieces of information that have a huge effect on an outcome. Chris and his team have helped companies secure and close better deals, save money, and solve internal communication problems. Chris has been featured in TIME, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, Fortune, The Washington Post, SUCCESS Magazine, Squawk Box, CNN, ABC News and more. What you'll learn about in this episode: The when, how, and why Voss got involved with Black Swan Group and more specifically in real estate deals How Chris Voss found new applications for negotiation skills built with the FBI Chris Voss' specialty, and the basic skills that hostage negotiators use. The cross-cultural nature of negotiation Who is capable of becoming a talented negotiator The effect of stress on a deal, and how to reduce it How Voss's program is structured Obstacles that people experience when learning new negotiation techniques The time it takes to start seeing results from the negotiation techniques The importance of getting people to say 'yes' during your negotiations Additional resources from Chris Voss: Website: https://blackswanltd.com/ Website: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/blackswan Twitter: @VossNegotiation Blog: Text: "fbiempathy" to 22828 Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/
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Oct 16, 2019 • 24min

Episode 117: How to Build Your RECESSION PROOF Muscles, 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 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'll learn about in this episode: Why it is important to find a coach or mentor who has been through and survived recession cycles in their own investment business Why continuing to learn and grow mentally and personally is important for furthering the growth of your business Why you should never personally sign on a bank loan or a loan from a private investor, putting your family's assets at risk Why you should set up lines of credit with financial institutions when you don't need them, rather than trying to get them when you do need them Why you should buy everything on terms, and why you should set up the agreement for the longest term possible How renegotiating your deal and offering a large principal paydown can allow you to extend the terms out even longer Why the Smart Real Estate Coach Deal Structure Sunday videos on YouTube are required viewing for anyone in the terms niche Past podcast episodes and other resources that deal with the above points: Episode 15 with Dr. Joe Vitale: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/joe-vitale/ Episode 56 with Ty Crandall: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/ty-crandall/ Episode 104 with Ty Crandall: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/ty-crandall-2/ Asset Protection Video: Email support@SmartRealEstateCoach.com with subject "Chris said please send PCS link" Episode 86 with Brett Gilliland: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/brett-gilliland/ Elite $1 Million+ Plan: Email support@SmartRealEstateCoach.com with subject "Send me $1M+ plan with Elite" Episode 81 with Lance Edwards: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/lance-edwards/ Wicked Smart Sitdown: Email support@SmartRealEstateCoach.com with subject "Send Wicked Smart Sitdown link" Additional resources: Deal Structure Sunday playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7VN88XrySAQCa_NTNwtZwVTpVpHHRYh 31-Day Billionaire Program: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/Billionaire Elite Entrepreneurs website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/GrowWithElite www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/
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Oct 9, 2019 • 37min

Episode 116: Multifamily in the Trenches, with Charles Dobens

Boston-based attorney Charles Dobens teaches a step-by-step program that will show new investors to seasoned professionals how to get started in the multifamily real estate investing business even with limited cash, credit or experience. A successful attorney and consultant to multifamily investors all over the country, Charles Dobens has personally acquired over $20,000,00 of apartments and been involved, on behalf of his clients, in over $3B in multifamily transactions (yes, that's Billions with a 'B'). His legal and consulting practice has one objective- helping new investors overcome any lack of confidence in moving towards their financial objective of owning and operating apartments. As an investor himself, he has seen all sides of multifamily deals. In his self-deprecating, humor-filled, training style, he will walk you through the entire buying process in a way that no one else teaches. By the end of your time with him, you will totally understand what it takes to be a success in the multifamily business. What you'll learn about in this episode: What Charles has been working on since his last appearance on the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast in episode 2 How Charles's experience as an attorney has helped his students through some of the most unusual and difficult scenarios in the real estate business Why the most important aspect of a real estate business is sales and marketing, and why it is critical to bypass a broker and go directly to the owner How the previous twelve months worth of financial statements on a property can tell you everything you need to know, without having to view the property in person Why marketing is one of the most important skills Charles's students need to develop to find success in multifamily real estate How to find out more about Charles's multifamily investment strategies, and where Charles will be traveling to speak in the near future What benefits and resources Charles's students receive by registering with him for multifamily real estate training Why it is important to find a real estate trainer with actual experience, who has been through the ups and downs of real estate cycles How Charles first got started in multifamily real estate, and why he is passionate about seeing his students succeed in the business Why it takes an average of three years for people to reach a level of success in multifamily that they can quit their jobs and never look back Additional resources from Charles Dobens: Website: www.MultiFamilyInvestingAcademy.com Email: info@MultiFamilyInvestingAcademy.com Twitter: @cdobenslaw Multifamily Investing the RIGHT Way with Charles Dobens podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2mXidDU Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/
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Oct 2, 2019 • 32min

Episode 115: Protect Your Deal With a Mortgage Expert in Your Corner, with Jesse Mills

Jesse Mills has been a Senior Mortgage Advisor for the last 15 years and a Real Estate Investor for the last 8 years. His passion is to show people how to live the most amazing life possible and to live each day to the fullest. He uses his experience, passion and creativity to help as many as he can get into a home of their own, reduce their debt, get on the path to financial freedom and realize the opportunities we have today to live a life most dream of. Jesse got started doing Lease Option and Seller Finance deals in 2011 and has been buying, selling and helping others use this great strategy ever since. He now also uses his mortgage and Lease Option/Seller Finance experience to help other investors run their businesses correctly. When he's not working he's with his wife and 2 adorable children traveling, camping or being active outdoors. What you'll learn about in this episode: Jesse Mills' experience getting his buyers to the finish line, and why it's important to talk to a mortgage advisor before closing a lease option or financing deal The most common mistakes people make in real estate deals and how to avoid them Why Mills' review of a tenant-buyer goes so much deeper than credit alone and what it entails Mills' passion for helping people get mortgages and helping other investors show people how to do it How to get a free 33-point Tenant-Buyer Checklist Mills' biggest successes on both the lending and investor side How to establish a career in real estate that will allow you to design the lifestyle you want Additional resources from Jesse Mills: Website: www.CallJesse.net Twitter: @HomeSolutionsMN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millsjesse/ Giveaways: Free 33-point Tenant-Buyer Checklist: https://leaseoptionconsultant.com/tbscreening
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Sep 25, 2019 • 36min

Episode 114: Financial Freedom Now, with Curtis May

Curtis May built a financial advising company that offers a wide pool of knowledge for clients who have the desire not just to invest or organize their money – but to enjoy it now. His business follows the Prosperity Economics model that is focused on life-long learning and alternative investment options. Curtis has been in the business since 1985, and his 30-year commitment to the industry gives him hands-on experience that clients and advisors both can utilize. Curtis is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a widely respected member of his society. He has a wife, Erica, and three daughters and they all enjoy sports and travel together as a family. In his free time, he plays basketball and hosts various financial planning resource events each year. His goal for clients: "How can I save money and live the very best life that I can right now?" What you'll learn about in this episode: The when, how, and why Curtis May got started in finance What is prosperity economics The seven principles of prosperity economics Typical vs. traditional financial advice How to use infinite banking so you can become your own banker The five biggest areas for financial loss Why Curtis May chooses to focus on efficiency instead of picking winning investments Additional resources from Curtis May: Website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ Free E-book: Text Cashflow#ebook 26786 Podcast: The Practical Wealth Show Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/
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Sep 18, 2019 • 28min

Episode 113: Get Your Buyers Mortgage-Ready, with Paul Ritter

Paul Ritter has over 25 years' experience in the mortgage and credit enhancement industries. He has developed software, which invokes mortgage-underwriting guidelines. It is very useful for anyone looking to buy a home, wants to run "what if" scenarios and is especially useful for Lease Option transactions. Paul has formerly owned and operated several mortgage companies. He is currently the owner of Credit Investigation Service, dba My Credit Team that specializes in credit enhancement for the Real Estate Industry. He also owns a screening company, which provides the front-end piece to evaluate potential tenants/buyers. He is an expert in building Business Credit. Paul is well versed in identity theft protection and repairing a credit report after an ID theft incident. He is FICO certified, an expert in his field and a nationally sought after speaker. Paul Ritter is a credit repair and lease options specialist. He owns a credit repair company in the Pittsburgh area. He partnered with a tenant screening company www.screenthetenant.com. He is also on the board of local REIA in Monroeville, PA. What you'll learn about in this episode: The when, how, and why Paul Ritter got started in the credit repair and credit enhancement industry Why people should use Ritter's screening company for their buyers, and what sets it apart When the tenant/buyer should fill out the application How the tenant or tenant/buyer can proceed with a transaction if they are already living in the house they want to purchase The information required to submit an application, and which party should handle it What documentation the investor will receive after the application and screening are complete How My Credit Team's process can offer legal protection because of their signed disclosures The action plan My Credit Team provides to get tenant/buyers prepared for a future mortgage Ritter's pricing model and waived fees for Smart Real Estate Coach referrals Additional resources from Paul Ritter: Website: www.mycreditteam.com STT Website: www.screenthetenant.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycreditteam/ STT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screenthetenant/ Affiliate Registration: https://store-mycreditteam-com.3dcartstores.com/affiliateinfo.asp Presentations: DIY credit repair 10 Insider Secrets on How to find the Best Credit Repair company Free Report Credit Score Secrets Revealed 3 Reasons Paying off Collections will Severely Damage your credit 5 Credit Secrets Revealed on Getting APPROVED for Financing Building Business Credit Additional resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS http://profitsmattermastermind.com/

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