

The Best Ever CRE Show
Joe Fairless
Welcome to the Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily COMMERCIAL real estate podcast. Founded by Joe Fairless, a co-founder of Ashcroft Capital who went from buying $35,000 homes to controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets, the Best Ever CRE Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors who want to build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world.So if you want the real stories behind the good, the bad, and the worst ever deals — plus, insights into what really goes on in commercial real estate investing — you’re in the right place. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to uncover secrets and strategies YOU can use to become a better, more informed investor. This is the Best Ever CRE show.Join the Best Ever CommunityThe Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow.Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com
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Jul 27, 2020 • 21min
JF2155: Sales Skills to Improve Your Business With Bill Kurzeja
Bill started his career in the military serving 8 years working his way up to Sergeant and is now the Owner and Founder of Professional Success South, a sales training and business consulting firm, he is also the co-host of a podcast called “Get Focused with Bill K and Gina Faye”. During Bill's conversation with Theo, you will learn Bill’s principles in communication and sales to improve your business. Bill Kurzeja Real Estate Background: Owner and Founder of Professional Success South: a professional sales training and business consulting firm Started his career in the Military with 8 years of service working his way up very quickly to Sergeant where he learned discipline, leadership and the importance of clear, effective communication. Started as a salesman in the automotive industry and quickly worked his way to GM. Bill now follows his passion in training and coaching, specializing in the basics of communication and how paying attention to details will build a strong foundation. Co-Host a podcast called Get Focused with Bill K and Gina Faye Say hi to him at https://professionalsuccesssouth.com/about-us Click here for more info on PropStream Best Ever Tweet: “The biggest fault that people run into is the lack of preparation and not understanding how important it is.” - Bill Kurzeja Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2020 • 27min
JF2154: Understanding Your 401k and LLC Management With Jennifer Gligoric
Jennifer is the Co-Founder and COO of Leafy Legal Services, she has a great backstory, going from homeless to owning her own company. Her goal is to protect investors who are growing their business and to prevent them from getting sued and losing it all. She gives tips on what you should do to protect your assets and how to utilize your, LLC, to invest in future deals and she also shares how you can utilize your 401k to your benefit. Jennifer Gligoric Real Estate Background: Co-Founder & COO of Leafy Legal Services and co-host on Leafy Podcast 20 years experience in real estate From Galveston, TX Say hi to them at: https://www.leafyassets.com/
Click here for more info on PropStream Best Ever Tweet: “Treat your real estate investing like a business” - Jennifer Gligoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2020 • 23min
JF2153: Canadian Market With Natalie Cloutier
Natalie works with Transport Canada full-time and is a part-time real estate investor. She started investing in 2014 building her first home from the ground up with no money down. If you are curious about the Canadian market this episode will give you some insight to how she invests in Canada. Natalie Cloutier Real Estate Background: Started investing in 2014 building her first home from ground up with no money down Works for Transport Canada full-time Currently holds 13 doors, most being new builds, with one BRRRR Based in Ottawa, Canada Say hi to her at: www.rn-properties.ca/blog Best Ever Book: The secrets of the Canadian real estate cycle
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Real estate investing is not easy, you have to be willing to put in the work and hustle.” - Natalie Cloutier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2020 • 30min
JF2152: Hoping From Market to Market With Adiel Gorel
Adiel grew up in a family who was involved in real estate and was privileged to dinner conversations where he learned valuable principles. He shares how he went from starting in silicon valley and switching to different markets like Las Vegas, Portland, Phoenix, and Oklahoma sharing all the lessons he learned through being in different markets and why he was so nimble. Adiel Gorel Real Estate Background: CEO of ICG, a real estate investment firm ICG has purchased over 10,000 properties Based in San Francisco, California Say hi to him at: https://icgre.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “My first area of focus to invest in is sunbelt states, large metropolitan areas, and where the ratio between rent and price works” - Adiel Gorel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2020 • 24min
JF2151: Construction Owner and Investor Point Of View With Jorge Abreu
Jorge Abreu decided to leave real estate because he was not passionate about working in the corp world. He ended up developing a construction company called JNT Construction and now is the CEO of Elevate, a commercial investment group. He is now a full time active and passive real estate investor with 14 years of experience. Jorge Abreu Real Estate Background: CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group and owner of JNT Construction Is a full-time active and passive real estate investor with 14 years of real estate experience He has wholesaled 200+ properties, flipped 100+ and developed several construction projects from the ground up Current portfolio consists of 1,720 doors as a GP and 1,400+ as a LP Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: www.ElevateCIG.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “If a contractor doesn’t have a presence online, it is a huge red flag.” - Jorge Abreu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2020 • 24min
JF2150: Using The Radio To Close Deals With Chris Arnold
Chris is the co-founder of COSA Investments, a wholesale company in Dallas, TX. He has 15 years of real estate experience and has closed over 2,500 deals using the radio. He shares his very own process he utilizes when creating radio ads for his business. Chris Arnold Real Estate Background: Co-Founder of COSA Investments, a wholesale company in Dallas, TX The founder of Arnold Elite Realty and The Multipliers Mastermind He has 15 years of real estate experience Has closed over 2,500 real estate deals using the radio Based in Tulum, MEX Say hi to him at: www.wholesalinginc.com/reiradio Best Ever Book: the big leap
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “You buy your radio time like you buy your real estate at a deep wholesale price.” - Chris Arnold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2020 • 25min
JF2149: Mistakenly Making It With Cameron Lam
Cameron is a full-time business analyst for McKesson and a part-time real estate investor. He started investing in 2017 by house hacking his first property and now has 12 properties under his name. He shares how when he first started looking to invest he didn’t have all the knowledge necessary, skipping important steps and taking the wrong advice. His story shows the importance of jumping in and being open to learning as you go. Cameron Lam Real Estate Background: Part-time real estate investor Started house hacking in 2017 Currently owns/co-owns 12 properties Based in Gilbert, AZ Say hi to him at: www.sixfigurepassiveincome.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “My niche is getting good tenants into a home fairly quickly” - Cameron Lam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2020 • 29min
JF2148: Self Storage Classified As A National Park With Scott Krone
Scott is the founder of CODA Management Group with experience in architectural design and development. Scott shares his journey in real estate and the reasons he determined to shift towards self-storage and now he owns a self-storage space that is now a national park location. He shares how he was able to get his building under the national park registrar. Scott Krone Real Estate Background: Founder of CODA Management Has 25 years of development and design building experience Portfolio consists of over 47 syndications, and 400,000 sq. ft with 2,750 storage units under management Based in Wilmette, IL Say hi to him at: https://www.codamg.com/ Best Ever Book: Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Simplicity of product, we took the Henry Ford model, “you can have any color car you want as long as its black” - Scott Krone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2020 • 15min
JF2147: Ideas Into Software With Dan Moore #SkillsetSunday
Dan is the Co-Founder of Vaporware, he helps entrepreneurs take their software ideas to market in four main industries; healthcare, human resources, real estate, and tech. Dan will give you some good ideas on how to approach creating new software. Dan Moore Real Estate Background: Co-Founder of Vaporware Helps entrepreneurs take their software ideas to market in 4 main industries: healthcare, HR, real estate, and IT. Has helped 40 clients in the past 6 years Based in Raleigh-Durham, NC Say hi to him at https://www.vaporware.net/
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “One of the biggest mistakes is assuming that people will find new software and will love it.” - Dan Moore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2020 • 29min
JF2146: Lessons From A Buyout With Garrett Lynch
Garrett started wholesaling deals in the Chicago area and after realizing it wasn’t a sustainable model that he could grow into a business. He eventually had a business partner and acquired 3,400 units and due to some fallout between the two, he was bought out and took the lessons he learned to go on a break and came back strong with a new partner now owning 500 units. Garrett Lynch Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate syndicator 9 years of real estate experience Sold his portfolio in 2016 consisting of 3,400 units 26 properties Currently owns 500 units Based in Scottsdale, Arizona Say hi to him at https://nighthawkequity.com/
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Buy-sell insurance in place, I think everyone should probably have” - Garrett Lynch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


