Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

What did you think of todays show??How to Choose A Coach, Top Takeaways from $50k Mastermind, Systems in REI BusinessesEpisode 152We’re big proponents of creating systems to make your real estate business run smoothly, but these systems are the key to succeeding in any business.In this episode, Mike and Dan reflect on their own business journey and the systems that have made their day-to-day operations less hectic. They also review key takeaways from their first business mastermind event with business coach Steve Rozenberg.Thinking of hiring your own coach or joining a mastermind group? Mike and Dan share tips and red flags to consider before making a decision, such as networking opportunities, how they can further your own business goals, and more.If you want to find out why Mike and Dan hired Steve as their business coach, listen to this episode and then go back to his interview in episode 95!Topics discussed in this episode:What we learned from our first business mastermind weekendHow to pick the right coach or mastermind group for youThe 3 parts of a businessCommon mistakes business owners makeA lesson from Mike about sunk cost biasChanging your mindset around businessIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??From Taking 2 Years To Your First Deal to 1000 Units with Matt PichenyEpisode 151Of the skills that will make you a successful real estate investor, commitment to doing the hard work even when the deals are flowing in is perhaps the most important.Today’s guest, Matt Picheny, has an impressive background as an entrepreneur and Tony Award winner, but he also boasts a portfolio of 10,000 units. In this episode, he shares how he scaled his business to become a full-time real estate investor.Some of the most important lessons you can take from this interview are the value of relationships in real estate, self-education, and traits like resiliency. Plus, Matt tells a tense story of almost losing a $52 million deal!Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about syndication, passive investing, and building relationships.Topics discussed in this episode:Matt’s real estate “lightbulb moment”The skills that lend to a career in real estateHow Matt successfully made the leap into multi-family investingSponsoring his first $10 million dealBuilding important relationshipsMatt’s theater background and investment in Broadway showsA $52 million deal that almost fell throughLearn more about Matt Picheny and get a free sample of his book! https://picheny.com/If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??EP 150 - Passive Income is a Myth, Get Rich InsteadThere is no get rich quick scheme. Anything that is going to make you real money takes laser focused attention and hardwork. So if you came here for an easy fix to your finances, you’re in the wrong place. We keep things realistic around here, but highly achievable.On today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan joins us to give us his advice on why you shouldn’t be chasing a passive income and instead learn how to make a massive income by making the right moves that he will be sharing in this episode.Mike shares his perspective on investing in yourself versus having a savings fund, and if you do have a savings, what you can do with that to create wealth that will help you live your best life.If you have been looking for ways to replace your W2 income with massive, not passive, wealth, then this episode is for you.Tune in to hear this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:The main issue when chasing a passive incomeThere is no get rich quick schemeWhy investing in yourself has a higher return than having a savingsAdvice on how to create massive income from your savingsTips on how to secure yourself financially to create freedomHow to replace your W2 income within 12 monthsIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Passive income is a dream, but there’s only so far it can take you. If you want to escape your W2, then massive income is where your focus should be.In this episode of the Mike and Dan show, we discuss the misconceptions and limitations of passive income, how to get hired for a virtual job, and why we’re just not that interested in commercial real estate.We also get into Mike’s controversial Instagram posts, Collecting Keys business updates, and MORE.Plus, Dan has an easy, actionable tip that will help you avoid common issues when closing on a property. Tune in now!Topics discussed in this episode:What’s going on with business-owned real estateWorking remotely and building a virtual work cultureWhy we’re not that interested in commercial real estateThe limitations of passive incomeHow to escape your W2Leasing a car versus buying a propertyBusiness updates and closing issuesIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Buying Houses with 0% Interest Debt (Seriously!) with Brandon ElliottEpisode 148“If money was ever the issue, understand that credit can be the solution.”Believe it or not, real estate investing is possible using JUST credit. In this episode, today’s guest, Brandon Elliot, speaks to host Mike Dehaan about his journey from house arrest to $8.5 million in real estate by mastering the game of credit.Brandon breaks down how he taught himself the ins and outs of real estate investing, got 30+ lines of credit with 0% interest, and liquidated them into cash to close on deals. Plus, he talks about his passion to teach others his methods at his company, Credit Counsel Elite.Tune in to learn how to leverage credit cards to start investing in real estate, scale your business, travel hack, and more!Topics discussed in this episode:Brandon’s background and the start of his real estate careerHow he utilized credit lines and promotional offersWhy Brandon uses credit cards to pay contractorsHis company’s 4-step process for mass applyingWhat other ways he funds his dealsHow Brandon manages multiple lines of creditThe perks of opening multiple lines of creditBrandon’s current investment portfolioWhy he loves teaching others his processA truly crazy real estate storyAdvice to brand new investorsLearn more about Brandon Elliot at https://www.brandonelliottinvestments.com/home!Get help from Credit Counsel Elite at https://www.creditcounselelite.com/.Connect with Brandon:https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments/https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestorIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??EP 147 - Everything You Need To Know About Business CoachesHiring a business coach is the best way to scale your business, but in the saturated sea of coaches, pinpointing which business coach is best for you and your business can get tricky. Mike and Dan have been down the business coach rabbit hole and want to share their knowledge and experience with you!Our host Dan Austin joins us on today’s Friday Focus episode to let you in on everything you need to know about business coaches. Like, the different types of business coaches out there, which one you should hire, how and why Mike and Dan hired a business coach, the benefits of hiring a business coach, and most importantly what NOT to do when being coached.This episode is jam packed with information you need to help you hire a business coach, because let’s face it, having an outside professional perspective costs money, but it will get you to your goals a lot quicker than doing it on your own.You don’t want to miss this one!  Topics discussed in this episode:The different types of business coachesDo you need a mindset coach?What type of business coach we hiredWhy we hired a business coachGaining a network through business coachesThings you should not do when being coachedIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Episode 146Collecting Keys does not take a stance on politics, but President Biden’s new mortgage policy should be on the radar of every real estate investor. During this episode, we break down the policy and its value to real estate investors. In other news, the Collecting Keys Instant Investor group has some interesting deals on the table, including buying a home from… Carol Baskin?Mike and Dan also talk about the ups and downs of off-market real estate, how they can tell a good wholesaler apart from a lazy one, and the work they’re doing with their business coach, Steve Rozenberg.Join us as we reminisce on the weird world of off market real estate, our newest hires, and more business updates!Topics discussed in this episode:The benefits of Biden’s new mortgage policyAn incredible story from the Collecting Keys Instant Investor groupWhy off-market investors are the best people to work withThe ups and downs of working as an off-market real estate investorOur average return on investmentScaling business with a business coachIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??How to leave your W2 the right way with Jamie Gruber Episode 145Jamie Gruber is passionate about doing what it takes to leave your W2. After making the tough decisions himself a few years ago, he decided to make it his mission to help as many people as possible have the same freedom by creating the GoBundance Emerge program for people who want to take their lives into their own hands.Jamie is a powerful personality who has seen all the ups and downs taking the "big leap" can lead to. Through his work with Emerge, he has now helped countless people achieve the same level of financial and life freedom.In this episode, he shares everything you need to know about how to leave your W2 and really grab life by the horns.If you’re thinking about making a shift to entrepreneurship, or just investing until you can let go of the corporate reigns, this episode is for you!Topics discussed in this episode:How Jamie left his high paying corporate job to move to the CarribeanLifestyle design and how to go about it the right way.What exactly is the GoBundance Emerge program and who is it forThe main things to consider when getting ready to leave your W2How you can leave your W2 sooner than you think, and why you should really consider it.If you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandan

What did you think of todays show??On today’s Friday Focus episode, our host Mike DeHaan is filling in for Dan Austin to give you the inside scoop on hiring an Acquisitions Manager.In any business that is scaling, sales is the top priority, especially with a real estate business. However, hiring the right Acquisitions Manager is more important than having just anyone in that role, especially an eager real estate agent.Mike and Dan have experienced what it takes to hire the right Acquisitions Manager and they want to share this knowledge with you today!Tune in to hear when, who, how, and why you should hire an Acquisitions Manager as well as common mistakes made in the hiring process and tips on how to measure if someone is a good fit for the job.Listen in for this and more!Topics discussed in this episode:When to hire support staff vs. an Acquisitions ManagerThe biggest mistake people make when hiring an Acquisitions ManagerThe type of people that make the best Acquisitions ManagersHiring based on the type of business you operateWhy you shouldn’t be afraid to give people chancesHow to test to see if someone is a good fit for the positionIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com

What did you think of todays show??Are you noticing a misalignment between your goals and the employees that help run your business? That might be because as your business grows, you should also be evaluating your process for hiring and leading your team.After 42 employees in just 3.5 years, Mike and Dan are finally working with employees that are just as invested in the long-term growth of Collecting Keys as they are. Employees are more engaged, the sales team is doing great, and business is thriving!In this episode, they discuss how they reached this point, such as hiring new employees as they scale and creating an environment that encourages progress. Plus, Mike shares how this growth has also changed his view on popular business influencers.If you’re experiencing these kinds of growing pains, tune in to this episode!Topics discussed in this episode:Progress in business and new dealsMistakes entrepreneurs/small business owners makeScaling your business and the right hiring mindsetHow much culture fit matters in the hiring processWhere you should look for guidance/adviceIf you’re an established investor with money to invest, but not the time, check out the Instant Investor PRO Program! https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/storeDownload the FREE 5-Step Guide To Generating Off Market Leads here: https://www.collectingkeyspodcast.com/freeIf you are interested in learning from Dan and Mike to receive coaching and learn how they built their business, head to https://www.instantinvestorprogram.com and see if you are a good fit for the mastermind group!Collecting Keys Podcast Resources:http://www.collectingkeyspodcast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/collectingkeyspodcasthttp://www.instantinvestorprogram.comhttp://www.instagram.com/mike_investshttp://www.instagram.com/investormandanThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com