The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing

Chris Prefontaine is the Amazon Bestselling 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 SmartRealEstatecoachPodcast.com. Chris has been in real estate for 25+ years. His experience includes the construction of over 100+ single family and duplex homes (mostly 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 US and Canada. He also participated (and still selectively to date) 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 and consulting 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: How Chris Prefontaine's Mastermind calls work, and why listening in on one will give you some fantastic insights During the call, Chris shares case studies of deals he has been able to complete, along with the strategies he used Students share their success stories and major wins, as well as updates on situations they've dealt with since the previous call Chris helps his associates set firm goals for completing deals within a set period of time Why accountability is a powerful tool and motivator for helping you complete deals Associates share unusual problems and situations they've encountered and what steps they took to overcome them Chris and his associates exchange ideas, clarify difficult situations, and create plans of action Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

Adam started investing in real estate in 2005. After repositioning his first apartment community in 2007 (from a $2MM value to $4MM value in 12 months) as a property manager, Adam bought his first multifamily apartment building. Since then, Adam has managed several single-family fix & flips and holds over a hundred multifamily rental doors. Adam is the organizer of Colorado's most active real estate group, and he hosts of the Creative Real Estate Podcast. Adam has been a guest on countless popular podcasts including the Best Ever Show, Investor Army and the Investability Podcast. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Adam got started in real estate in 2005 thanks to a push from his father, and why Rich Dad Poor Dad was a major influence How Adam survived the 2008 real estate crash, and why he got back into real estate in 2015 despite his fears How Adam's father operates in tax deed properties, using quit claim deeds to buy properties for $100 or less plus back taxes How Adam started a real estate investors' lunch club in Denver, and why you should consider starting your own group Why real estate meetup groups are a powerful networking tool, and how to ask the right questions to market your event Why it's crucial to be consistent with your meetups regardless of initial attendance, and why your goals determine what you get from meetups What three productive things Adam does every day to prepare himself for success in his business What Adam is looking to do and master in the future, and why he's wanting to do massive events in the coming year Why you should have a 10-year and 5-year plan, and benchmark your way to achieving your goals What book Adam is reading now, what book he's planning on reading next Who Adam's favorite mentor is, and why he has found such value from the relationship Resources: To get Adam's free PDF: Text "meetup" to 555888 SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/BlueSpruceHoldings SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS Adam's Recommended Reading List: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki: http://a.co/d/9whJxaK The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy: http://a.co/d/9e3PquQ Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss: http://a.co/d/4uEhQgi

Dave Zook is a successful business owner and experienced real estate investor active in the Multi-Family Apartment space and resort community development with real estate holdings in several states and several countries. Dave has purchased over $100 Million worth of real estate since 2009 and has over 2700 Multi-Family Apartments in his portfolio. Together with his business partner, Dave is a renowned and trusted professional resource in the automatic teller machine (ATM) investment market, they have deployed over $40 Million in investor capital and they are heavily invested personally in that space. Dave, along with his development partners is actively involved in the early stage planning and development of the largest resort community (Mahogany Bay Village) on the Island of Ambergris Caye, Belize, which has been rated the #1 Island in the world 2 years in a row by Trip Advisor and is one of the fastest growing regions in the Caribbean. Mahogany Bay Village is scheduled to open in the fall of 2017 as a Hilton resort. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Dave "got chased" into working in multi-family real estate, despite his initial misgivings about the real estate business How Dave used new laws designed to benefit real estate investors and create tremendous tax savings Why Dave believes mentors are a powerful educational tool to teach him new options and strategies How Dave found success in the multi-family market in 2010, during the post-Recession period How to contact Dave, and how to get a copy of Dave's article "8 Real Life Lessons for Syndicators and Their Investors" How connecting with the right people and creating a strong investor network have been the secrets to Dave's success What three things Dave does every day to better himself and get into a successful mindset How Dave's current work involves more than real estate investing, and what he's planning for the future What advice and strategies Dave would offer to people just starting out in real estate investing Why it's important to do business with good people and build an effective team Resources: The One Thing That Changed Everything, co-authored by Dave Zook: http://a.co/d/7wI3bzz Email: info@therealassetinvestor.com SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/TheRealAssetInvestor SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS Dave Zook's Recommended Reading: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, by Phil Knight: http://a.co/d/c4pBZlE Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert T. Kiyosaki: http://a.co/d/0A27uiL

After investing moving to investing in Gold & Silver in 2009, Minesh set off to see if he could create an investment strategy that worked like an appliance, one that you effectively plug in and it works, through Gold And Silver For Life we share that strategy and have now proven the concept with clients worldwide. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Minesh got started in real estate investments at the age of sixteen, while still attending school How Minesh set up his business, and how he negotiated steep discounts from sellers that he converted into profits How Minesh's business has grown and changed over the last twelve years by diversifying his portfolio What a REIT (real estate investment trust) is, how it works, and why it can be beneficial to your investment portfolio How to know which REITs are profitable and secure, and which REITs are potentially risky or a scam Why the 2008 real estate crash was the most difficult period of Minesh's career, and how his business survived Why a good REIT investment is secure, stable and makes consistent profits regardless of the status of the economy Why Minesh believes in short-term coaches that help you achieve specific goals, rather than long-term mentors Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/PropertyProfitsForLife SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/PropertyProfitsForLifeWebinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS Minesh Bhindi's Recommended Reading List: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz: http://a.co/d/bjpI48E

Seth is a Nationally Recognized Direct Response Marketing Expert. Seth Greene is the author of seven best-selling marketing books, and his latest book, Market Domination for Podcasting is on the shelves at Barnes & Noble now. Seth is the co-host of the SharkPreneur podcast with Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington. Seth has been interviewed on the news on NBC twice, CBS once, featured in Inc magazine, Forbes, CBS MoneyWatch, NBC, CBS News, The LA Times, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and the #1 Morning radio show in New York City. Seth is the founder of one of the fastest growing direct response marketing firms in the country, www.MarketDominationLLC.com, that will make new customers appear for your business like magic. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Seth began his career in marketing, and how his first steps to success involved stopping cold-calling How Seth defines marketing, and what he does that differs from traditional marketing taught in college Seth's advice for real estate professionals looking to market their services more effectively What best practices and strategies Seth suggests for lead generation to target potential sellers How to have your existing marketing critiqued by Seth and his team of professionals, or to look into working with Seth Why it's crucial to find experienced mentors who specialize in the areas you want to learn What challenges and lessons Seth learned when the rug was pulled out from under a lucrative contract Seth thought he'd obtained What three things Seth does every day to grow himself and to find the right mindset for success Seth's recommended reading list of business and personal growth books What advice present-day Seth would give his younger self for scaling his business faster and avoiding roadblocks Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/MarketDomination SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/MarketDominationPodcast SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS Seth Greene's Recommended Reading List: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand: http://a.co/d/h16nO5I Scaling Up by Verne Harnish: http://a.co/d/cjppm6b Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson: http://a.co/d/c6qeELj The Four Dollar Sandwich by Dr. Corey Malnikof: http://a.co/d/iac7yJf The Star Principle by Richard Koch: http://a.co/d/cTmNyLq

Dan Breslin is the current host of the REI Diamonds Podcast. Dan is the Founder & President of Diamond Equity Investments, a quick flip investment company with yearly revenues over $3 Million currently operating in Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, Tampa & Miami, FL. Since founding the company in 2006, he has closed hundreds of deals. All of those deal excluding ONE he purchased Off-Market. That other one-the one he bought using an agent-he actually made a bad deal and lost money. These days he does between 25-50 Off Market directly with the Sellers every month. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Dan got started in real estate at the age of 26, and how his first deal was fuel for his later successes Why Dan structured his business around strategies car dealerships use to close deals on sales How Dan works to build loyalty with his business partners by treating them fairly How Dan's business has expanded into markets around the country, and where he has found the most success Why mentors were critical for Dan when he was learning the business, and how those mentorships helped Dan get access to buyers How to get free access to Dan's 160+ page PDF "Become a Wholesale Real Estate Master", which he used as his business plan for Diamond Equity Investments Which mistakes Dan made in his career, including leaving a functioning and profitable partnership too soon Dan's three rituals he does every day that help put him in the right mindset for business Dan's plans for the future and for growing his business and tackling new challenges Dan's recommendations for essential reading, and how he works to integrate the lessons he's learned into his life Why Dan's biggest advice is to make connections that can help with lead generation Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/REIdiamonds SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

Tom Olson is the Founder and President of Olson Group Network, Olson Property Services, Olson Construction Management Services and Good Success. His life mission is to glorify God by adding value to his communities. His life ambition is to give away a billion dollars in his lifetime and to flip the city of Gary, IN, into a place where people are moving too, instead of moving from. His place in this obviously comes from private investment in housing but he is also working on getting a group of people together to help in the government, private and public sectors. The goal is to make a huge impact on the city's future and the overall culture /experience for homeowners, business owners and visitors. In his life, he wants to be a conduit of God's love and blessings and let God give through him what He may not give to him. What you'll learn about in this episode: How the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" sparked an interest in real estate for Tom when he was 19 years old How Tom's construction background unexpectedly evolved into a career in real estate during the 2008 recession Why Tom's definition of "good success" is shaped by Biblical verse Joshua 1:8, and how Tom's faith is the cornerstone of his sense of purpose Why Tom has set impressive goals to flip the entire city of Gary, Indiana and to donate a billion dollars in his lifetime How to get involved with Tom's "Good Success" mastermind coming up in 2019, and where to find Tom's "Active Turnkey" ebook Why Tom's turnkey flipping investments offer a higher ROI, but with additional risk over new construction Tom's advice for young investors, and for established business professionals looking to enter real estate for the first time The value Tom places in masterminds, mentors, developing a network of connections, and business/personal development books Tom's top three daily activities for putting himself into the right mindset for running his business and maintaining balance Which mentors have been critical for the different aspects of Tom's life (spiritual, business, real estate, etc.) and why Resources: Email: tolson@goodsuccess.com SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ActiveTurnkeyEbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/GoodSuccess SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/CommunityGoGiver SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

Carl Allen is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker who has worked on transactions worth over $50 billion, which includes over 250 acquisitions and sales, together with more than 100 capital fundraising projects. Carl is one of the world's premier experts on buying and financing small business acquisitions and coaches more than 1000 entrepreneurs all over the world to buy small businesses rather than starting new ones. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Carl Allen got started in his career as a business professional, and entrepreneur and mentor specializing in small business acquisition Why Carl believes you should be buying businesses in industries and specialties you understand and are passionate about Why Carl focuses on buying functioning businesses from distressed sellers who are looking to get out What process Carl uses to connect buyers to businesses and originate deals, and how he finds "off-market" deals that are sector agnostic. Why buying an established business is more reliable and involves less risk than starting your own business, and how you can be the distressed business owners' life line Which steps Carl recommends business owners take in the first three months, whether they are buying an existing business or starting their own venture How Carl and his business work with his coaching students to partner on bigger, more complex deals Where and how to park the funds you earn from real estate. Which business books Carl recommends as essential reading for entrepreneurs and business professionals Why Carl believes it's important to listen to your heart and do what you are passionate about Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/GetLeverage SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/BusinessBuyingAccelerator SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/NinjaAcquisitions SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS Carl Allen's Recommended Reading List: The One Thing by Gary Keller: http://a.co/d/gU2qsdb The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E Gerber: http://a.co/d/bM6rYaN Be The Man by Garrett J White: http://a.co/d/4K3TF80 Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough and John Heylar: http://a.co/d/aJTS7kQ Traction by Gino Wickman: http://a.co/d/i3nZUCt Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson: http://a.co/d/9RoTLBS DotCom Secrets by Russell Brunson: http://a.co/d/gnYK90x Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini: http://a.co/d/dmbjkVk Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: http://a.co/d/2yspspA Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson: http://a.co/d/hpq2Srm Red Card by Ken Bensinger: http://a.co/d/fJjogMv

Lyndsay Phillips is a serial entrepreneur, self-professed organizational freak, client-appointed task master plus project ninja and warrior content marketer for life & business coaches, accountants, and other online entrepreneurs across the globe. She is the CEO & Founder of Smooth Sailing Business Growth & Smooth Business Growth Podcast – 15 Minutes Of Pure Marketing Strategies Proven To Move The Needle. She leads a rock star team to support entrepreneurs who are seeking fast-paced business growth but finally have come to the realization that they can't do it alone, do it all, and do it well. She is also loves sharing practical tips, business building & content marketing strategies so that you can be more productive and attract more customers faster. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why Lyndsay left her existing jobs to start a business in developing content marketing for other businesses and entrepreneurs How content marketing can be used to build strong business relationships and form connections What Lyndsay believes is the biggest mistake businesses often make in the realm of social media and content marketing Why consistent posting and branding across social media is key to forming a strong impression of your company How to leverage your social media content and repurpose it to engage with your customers through many channels How to get started using social media to promote your business and how to build on that foundation to expand your social media presence How Lyndsay defines professional success and what she considers the "big wins" of her career How Lyndsay turned a major challenge into a learning and growth opportunity What daily activities and tools Lyndsay uses to clear her mind and put herself in the right mindset for success What goal Lyndsay has set for her future and what business books she recommends as essential reading Why working with a mentor is an important tool for guidance, focus and discipline Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/SmoothBusinessGrowth SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/SocialRoadMap SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/GetLeverage SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

During his 30-year career, Eddie Lorin has been responsible for the acquisition of more than $3.7 billion in office, industrial and apartment community assets nationwide. Prior to founding Impact Housing.com, he founded its Sponsor, Strategic Realty Holdings, LLC, as a culmination of his years of experience in investment real estate and as an offshoot of Strategic Realty Capital (SRC), which he also co-founded. Since 2008, SRC has purchased over 15,000 units in more than 70 transactions valued at over $1 Billion, and has built a strong performing portfolio. All of SRC's apartment assets were purchased opportunistically and successfully re-positioned into thriving communities. Prior to forming SRC, Eddie Lorin led the acquisition of 110 properties; 25,000+ units contained in over $2 Billion in real estate for large national apartment company; handled over $700 million in transactions involving Class A office buildings and retail space for Douglas Emmett/Jon Douglas Commercial; and spent 8 years in asset management and development of 5 million square feet of shopping centers and industrial complexes for private Los Angeles investors. Eddie Lorin is also the co-founder of the 501C-3 non-profit HAPI Foundation, which was created to promote health and wellness in apartment communities. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and has been a licensed real estate broker since 1988. What you'll learn about in this episode: How a difficult background and family loss prompted Eddie to get into the real estate industry How Eddie and his team got into the distressed property market and carved out a specialized niche Eddie's strategy for making affordable upgrades to units and then turning a profit while cutting costs How Eddie's HAPI (Healthy Apartment Property Initiative) organization benefits the communities in which his business operates Why Eddie outsources his apartment management and organizes his small team of employees and how his business benefits Eddie's advice and recommendations for people who want to enter the multi-family real estate business and how to invest with his team How "area median income" is used to determine whether or not housing is affordable based on local income averages How Eddie dealt with and overcame challenges in his career and details from his greatest career success How Eddie is working to help alleviate the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles Why Eddie considers the world to be his mentor and why he learns from all his relationships and interactions Resources: elorin@impacthousing.com SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ImpactHousing SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/StrategicRealtyHoldings SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS