Another Way to Play

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Larbi. If you don’t already know, Sarah is an incredibly experienced and successful real estate investor who specialises in homeownership in the Canadian sector. In just 7 years, from buying her first property, she has built a 7-figure portfolio and will be able to leave the job world and live comfortably in her mid-30’s by the end of this year while also becoming an accomplished speaker, coach, mentor and podcast host of the “Where should I invest?”- Real Estate Investing Podcast. 

Let’s dive into Sarah’s story of how just jumping in and learning from your mistakes can help you elevate proactivity to achieve a boast-worthy portfolio and Nest Egg, as well as her advice on what should come next.

[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment

• I give a brief summary of what to expect in this episode 
• I introduce our guest Sarah Larbi
• We talk about her credentials and success
• How she gained interest in the market and how she started learning
• Scaling up fast from the early days
• Started with a “Craiglist-like” market then moved on to buying and scaling up properties. 

[6:30-11:25] The value of BRRRR Investment Strategy 

• What is the BRRRR Investment strategy?
• Best combination of flipping and holding 
• B - Buy 
• R - Renovate 
• R - Rent 
• R - Refinance
•  R - Repeat
• At first Sarah was ignorant of this concept but quickly realised this was the best way to get started

[11:25-19:14] Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

• How did you start to break down the "scariness" of Real Estate? (Analysis Paralysis)
• Just going for it, learn and make mistakes
• She talks about the state of mind you must have when you’re starting out and what you will learn
• Learning the value of long term
• Screen your tenants
• What and when to renovate: "what was your learning experience?"
• Example of learning from a "mistake" and making it profitable
• What to check before buying
• I talk about my personal experience with buying a property and what I learned from some mistakes I made.
• Don't succumb to Analysis Paralysis
• People who make the mistake of waiting for the perfect deal
• Get out there and give it a shot
• Brief talk about risk and how to prepare for it

[19:13 - 29:53] What should your end goal be?

• Having control over your portfolio
• Building your nest egg
• Using your expertise in other areas and platforms
• Networking and how it impacts your business trajectory
• Your team makes or break your experience - Find the right people
• Turning a need into a want 
• Collaborating on other channels
• How did you decide when enough was enough?
• Setting goals - What is it that you want and what will it take to get there?
• Working backwards in terms of your properties
• What is a Nest Egg property and why is it important?
• Talking about the benefits of Long Term properties 
• What should you do with them while holding them
• How to pay them down
• The importance of value over the amount of properties

[29:53-33:56] The Focus Five Segment

• What book have you gifted most often?
•  Anything by Don Campbell 
• If you could get an hour of anyone's time who would that be and why? 
• Still Don Campbell again
• What is one thing you believe that most people disagree with you on?
•  Ready, Fire, Aim
• How do you like to start your day? 
• She talks about her morning routine
• What is the best place online that we can connect with you?
• See links below
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes: 

"(At First) You’re not gonna learn everything, you’re not gonna have your perfect deal - buy something that’s good enough, and hold on for the long term and it will become a great deal over time” - Sarah Larbi

"People waiting for that perfect deal, when it comes, you don’t think that there are a ton of other investors that are much more experienced who are gonna jump on it right away anyways - you’re gonna be doing nothing for years.” - Sarah Larbi

"I don’t care about having 1,000 properties, I don’t... Just to say, what? I have 1,000? I’d rather just say I can do what I want, I’m young enough to enjoy it, and I have what I need..." - Sarah Larbi

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Don R. Campbell
• The Reite Club

You can connect with Sarah personally on Instagram. Make sure to visit her website saralarbi.com to learn more about her and her other projects and coaching offers. Also, check out her podcast to hear from Sarah herself and receive some of the best investment advice the world has to offer.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with real estate agent from The Battle Group, Matt Leighton. Born and raised in Arlington, Virginia, Matt started his real estate career there. Matt focuses on attracting people with the same personality as him, and firmly believes that as an agent, you must focus on the clients' interests over yours.

Let's dive right into Matt's story of rocking the mindset, “If it does not happen now, it's just not yet.”

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 11:22] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce guest, Matt Leighton, to the show
• Matt talks about his background and how his journey began
• Born and raised in Arlington, Virginia
• Studied marketing at James Madison University
• Took a sales job before getting into real estate
• Matt shares his passions
• Washington Capitals Hockey
• Arlington County 
• It's not about gaining followers, but building a community
• Being true to yourself and showing the truth to your audience

[11:23 – 18:31] Authenticity Resonates with People

• If you've just started in real estate or whatever hustle you're in, here's Matt's advice for you is
• Get a mentor
• Treat clients as a human being, not a transaction
• Matt’s goals to reverse the real estate agents' stigma
• Caring for the clients. Putting their interests ahead of yours 
• Matt talks about his mindset when dealing with clients

[18:32 – 35:56] Focus on the Audience You Want to Attract

• Matt shares why he got into YouTube and the purpose of his channel
• To attract people and show what he can offer
• How has your channel evolved, and how has the kind of content you are producing changed over the last five years?
• Video marketing gives a face and a voice to the brand
• Providing value-added content with no expectations in return
• Matt gives us a view of the process of creating his content and the equipment needed
• Going for progress instead of perfection
• We talk about a video on Matt's channel

[35:57 – 42:31] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often?
• The dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Abraham Lincoln. Just imagine how divisive it was when the nation was pit against each other
• What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• I think eating by yourself is a colossal waste of time and I'd rather spend my time working
• Give us a glimpse of your morning routine; how do you start your day?
• Getting up, drinking 32oz of water, and stretching
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See links below

Tweetable Quotes:

"I'm not in it for, like, right now. I'm in it for when the time actually does happen. So, if it doesn't happen now, it's just not yet." – Matt Leighton

"People don't resonate with perfection; they don't relate to it. I think they relate more to a genuine video." – Matt Leighton

"Don't compare your day 1 to someone else's year 5." – Matt Leighton

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• The Battle Group
• The Dichotomy of Leadership

You can connect with Matt on Instagram. If you are interested in getting into real estate or buy and sell in the Arlington, Virginia areas but don't know where to start, check out his YouTube channel, or visit his website https://themattleighton.com/.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with a realtor at Keller Williams Realty, YouTube coach and owner of YouTube for Agents, Karin Carr. In the process of finding a way to reach more people and advertise herself, Karin used YouTube as a marketing tool for her business. Now, Karin trains real estate agents through her YouTube videos on how to perfect their marketing videos to bring in more leads, clients, and closings.

Let's dive into Karin's story about how being authentic and consistent can lead to the success that you desire.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 12:44] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce guest Karin Carr to the show
• Karin talks about her background and how her journey began
• Wanted to become a professional singer
• Transitioned to software sales
• Got her real estate license in 2005

[12:45 – 23:43] Finding an Alternative

• I talk about the earlier years of my career
• Karin talks about why people get washed out in their first year of business
• They don't know other ways to find clients
• Finding alternative ways to compensate
• Karin shares how she got into blogging to help her get clients
• Included videos in her blogs
• Karin shares a story about a phone call she received while unpacking moving boxes
• Made YouTube a long-term marketing tool for her business
• Karin talks about starting on her blog and video postings
• Gives some tips to help you in creating your content

[23:44 – 36:49] Marketing Through YouTube

• Karin talks about building her team
• Started with hiring a showing assistant
• Advice that I give to content creators
• Karin talks about how she landed upon the idea of creating a marketing course for real estate agents
• If more people get into YouTube for video marketing, will there be enough space for all of us?
• Karin shares some tips when creating your marketing videos on YouTube.

 [36:50 – 42:34] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often
• The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Mozart, the man is just a freaking genius.
• What is one thing you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• I don't think you need to try to put on airs and pretend to be something you're not on camera
• Morning routine; How do you start your day?
• I listen to a lot of affirmation videos on YouTube
• What is the best place we can connect with you online, and where can we find your book?
• See below for social links
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"Your first videos are gonna be terrible, we all were terrible, nobody knows what they're doing. We're just like we didn't go to film school to learn how to be a professional actor and a Hollywood editor and all that stuff, we're just winging it." – Karin Carr

"If people would just stay consistent with it, they would totally see results" – Karin Carr

 Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Georgia Coast Homes by Karin Carr
• Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
• YouTube for Real Estate Agents by Karin Carr

You can connect with Karin on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you are interested in learning more about marketing videos or looking to get some tips for your own, visit her YouTube channel or visit their website https://www.youtubeforagents.com/.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Founder and Chief Excitement Officer of True To You Branding, Raquel Borras. True To You Branding helps people make a brand for themselves that promotes being "true to you." Raquel previously worked for a builder and mortgage company before starting her own business in January of 2020. 

Let's dive into Raquel's story of how being true to yourself can help you be more confident in achieving your goals.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 06:52] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduced guest Raquel Borras to the show
• Raquel talks about how her journey began

[06:53 – 15:14] How did working a 9 to 5 job while putting out content work out for you?

• Raquel talks about how she juggled between working at her day job, while creating and putting out content
• Raquel shares how she became a brand ambassador
• Discovering your strengths and capitalizing on them

[15:15 – 25:59] Putting Out Better Content

• Raquel talks about how she creates and improves her content
• I talked about a YouTube video
• Finding your voice when creating your content
• Looking at things from a different perspective

[26:00 – 32:27] Be Your Own Boss

• Raquel talks about her transition from a corporate job to running her own business
• Raquel talks about how the COVID-19 situation could be a breeding ground for new entrepreneurs
• Having the right mindset
• Raquel shares about struggling with depression

[32:28 – 38:09] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often?
• "I don't think I've gifted books. I probably gifted, like, a kid's book."
• If you were to give someone a book, what would you recommend?
• Raise Your Game by Alan Stein Jr.
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Stephen Hawking, I grew up learning a lot about physics
• What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• Maybe the fact that I'm transparent and honest
• Morning routine; how do you start your day?
• I grab my coffee, sit in my living room and put on some classical music
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See below for links
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"I naturally realized how important it was that your personality also has to coincide with your business." – Raquel Borras

"The only way to get good is to start and suck at it for a little while." – Hans Struzyna

"Nobody wants to see perfection. It's funny how everyone thinks that people want to see perfection, and everyone thinks you need to be a certain way. But then everyone else is thinking the same thing as you are, so why are we all caught up in thinking something that's not even a thing." – Raquel Borras

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• True To You Branding
• Tai Lopez
• Raise Your Game

You can connect with Raquel on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram.

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should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let's go!

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with a third-generation entrepreneur, international speaker, a retired therapist, and founder of A Better Place Consulting, Bunny Young. A Stuntwoman turned businesswoman, she founded the company "A Better Place Consulting" to empower and educate businesses and organizations about the impact of work-life alignment.

Let’s jump into Bunny’s story of how important it is to maintain a healthy work-life balance for you to become the best version of yourself for you and your team.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 09:54] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce guest Bunny Young to the show
• Bunny talks about her background and how her journey began
• She got burned out working as a therapist.
• She spent her first year of marriage in China doing stunt work.
• Before her career as a stuntwoman, Bunny had difficulties working with a team.

[09:55 - 15:53] Success Of Working Together

• Bunny shares something interesting about her work as a therapist
• She felt like she was not making enough impact
• She got introduced to animal-assisted learning
• Bunny talks about her retreat activities and building team cohesion
• Working with horses
• Making an impact & Trusting your team

[15:54 - 31:28] Establishing Work-Life Alignment

• Bunny talks about how critical it is to establish a work-life alignment
• Taking care of yourself
• Your relationships with others
• The horse represents your relationship with yourself and your relationship with the company
• Bunny shares advice on how you can become a better leader and a better part of your team
• Actions speak louder than words
• Look right now into what value you have and what you’re passionate about
• Bunny weighs in on being a solopreneur
• You are not alone
• You have a herd

[31:29 - 38:31] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often? 
• The Best Self Journal
• The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
• Love is Just Damn Good Business by Steve Farber
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Dr. Seuss
• What is one thing you believe that most people would disagree with you: I taught my daughter the F-word.
• Morning routine; How do you start your day?
• I subscribe to The Miracle Morning Method. I drink a glass of water, meditate, exercise, journal, and read.
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See below for social links.
• Final words from me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"Just remember that your team is watching your actions and actions speak louder than words." - Bunny Young

"As adults, we need to be able to check-in with ourselves. We need to know our strengths, weaknesses, and what we need to in order to function, as well as practice self-care." - Bunny Young

"How many times are you gonna put yourself at risk and allow somebody to push you around and call it love?" - Bunny Young

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Bunny Young Website
• A Better Place Consulting Website
• I Am Not Too Busy Blog by Bunny Young
• Schedule a call with Hans

You can connect with Bunny personally on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can visit her website https://abetterplaceconsulting.com/ to know more about how you can become better for yourself and your team. Follow them on social media Instagram and Facebook or subscribe to their YouTube Channel.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Entrepreneur and a Mergers and Acquisitions Broker, Sal Vassallo. Sal has worked with hundreds of clients and specializes in online businesses. Sal grew up living under the shadow of his father that made him wonder ‘why is he able to do many things while I struggle a lot’.

Let’s dive into Sal’s story of how finding the right people and a change in mindset can help you find yourself and be more successful in life.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 09:55] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce guest Sal Vassallo into the show
• Sal talks about how his journey began
• Discovered his natural talent in swimming
• Lost his father in a car accident
• Faced a lot of roadblocks at school

[09:56 – 19:17] The Impulse to always be the best

• Sal talks about what it’s like to feel the need to always strive for excellence
• Sal shares about not being good at school and was ‘difficult’ to handle
• The struggles of being different
• Passionate about helping and having people discover their talents
• Why others are able to do so many things while you struggle a lot
• It’s all about the mindset
• Finding your skillset, develop a strategy, and make a commitment

[19:18 – 25:47] Transition of Mindset

• Sal talks about joining an exclusive mastermind group
• A life-changing self-discovery
• Discovered he had a story to share
• Combining selling businesses and performance

[25:48 – 38:27] The Process of Delivering Effectively

• Sal shares his process
• Sal talks about the struggles he is facing and how the COVID situation is affecting him
• Delivering your content effectively
• Sal shares an important lesson he learned during his 30’s
• You don’t build things in one day
• Sal talks about what he has set his focus on currently

 [38:28 – 46:37] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often
• The Bible
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Jesus Christ. I feel like I owe everything to God
• What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• My way of thinking, I’m not sure
• Morning routine, how do you start your day?
• Before the quarantine:
• Get up
• I have this place where I go to have coffee
• Check my emails and then go to social media
• Start working
• During the quarantine
• Spiritual meetings
• Aqua aerobics
• Start working
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See below for links
• Final words from Sal and me

Tweetable Quotes:

“I always wondered why my father was able to do so many things while I struggled so much. It was all mindset you know and believing and acting out passionately towards a goal.” – Sal Vassallo

“You can’t do it all in one day, it’s okay to sit back and wait until you are inspired instead of overwhelming ourselves and putting so much pressure on ourselves and then just drowning.” – Sal Vasallo

You can connect with Sal on Facebook you can also check out his profile on Linkedin or visit his website https://salvassallo.com/.

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To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of The Happy PharmD, Alex Barker. The Happy PharmD is a business and career consulting and coaching firm for pharmacists. Alex first started his career thinking that he wanted to be a pharmacist but realized during his residency that that wasn’t the case. He spent roughly five years bouncing around, trying different things until he reached where he is now.

Let’s dive into Alex’s story of how through trying out different paths can help you find what you’re good at and what you really want.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 07:23] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce guest, Alex Barker, into the show
• Alex talks about how his journey began
• Grew up thinking he needed to impress everyone
• Studied pharmacy in college
• Jumped around starting different businesses and built up his coaching and leadership skills
• Started and focused on The Happy PharmD

[07:24 – 13:46] Finding What You Want

• Alex takes us back to when he realized “I don’t like this” during his residency
• Relatable to the feelings he got when he got fired several times
• Hoped to get into teaching but realized he didn’t like that after learning about business
• Now thinks of teaching as a back-up plan in case his business fails
• Alex talks about “what you’re good at and what you’re bad at”

[13:47 – 19:25] The 5-Year Gap

• Alex talks about his 5 years of bouncing around different paths
• Thinks he should be further along than where he is currently at that time
• Realized and decided to commit to one thing to see if it succeeds
• Talks about the things that helped him realized “this is the place to go”
• Limitations: Knowing what you’re good at and outsourcing the rest
• Seeing the need and no one doing it

[19:26 – 27:27] How do you differentiate yourselves against competitions in the business?

• Alex talks about what makes them different against their competitions
• Delivering great service
• Growth: having a team working along your side
• I talk about the mindset “I want competition but I don’t want to compete”
• Having healthy competition that will help push you in the right way

[27:28 – 32:24] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you recommended most often?
• How to win friends and influence people
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Genghis Khan, strategy
• What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• The mindfulness crap that’s been going around
• Morning routine, How do you start your day?
• Wake up
• Been reading my favorite comics
• Self-care time with my wife
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See below for social links
• Final words from Alex and me

Tweetable Quotes:

“It was really the trial and error, perhaps there’s a mixture too of just quick adoption of skills and execution that really led me to where I am because I would quickly try to learn as much as I could and applied it as I was learning it to really justify is this worth pursuing or not.” – Alex Barker

“I have found that I am in a much more tempered place because of my failures and because of my successes, I’m no longer swayed by new shining opportunities that people present me” – Alex Barker

“once you figure out what you’re good at, you have to think through how can I only do that activity and delegate everything else to the best of my ability” – Alex Barker

Resources Mentioned:

• The Happy PharmD
• How To Win Friends And Influence People
• Genghis Khan

You can connect with Alex on Linkedin, or subscribe to his YouTube Channel. Visit their website at https://www.thehappypharmd.com/ to know more.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the general manager of DaBella, Alex Keats. Alex has been with DaBella since 2016 and in the home improvement industry for over 3 years. Some things that you may not know about Alex is that his career started in sports. He rowed for 4 years at the University of Washington. He wants to share some of the philosophies he learned from his athletic career that he applies up to this day to become a better salesperson. 

Let’s jump into Alex’s story on why gaining a better perspective is the key to success

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 08:30] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce the guest Alex Keats into the show
• Alex talks about his background and where his journey in sports began

[08:31 - 12:38] Applying the Right Mentality and Attitude as a Salesperson

• Alex talks about the philosophy that our coach instilled in him and he applies it to his sales career and to every opportunity that comes his way.  
• Alex talks about  how he builds his career to become a better salesperson 

[12:39 - 20:14] The Power of Perspective In Your Career Success 

• The metaphor about “Life is all about peaks and valleys”. You will love this! 
• Alex shares a meaningful insight about gaining perspective can lead you to a successful sales career
• How to develop your perspective 

[20:15 - 33:33] Assess and Diagnose your Feeling before Making A Decision 

• Alex gives good practical advice about considering making a shift in a sales-type organization.
• Alex shares an interesting story of how he proves to be the best fit in becoming a general manager. 
• Alex shares a great piece of advice about focusing on what you can control and let go of what you cant.
• Alex talks about the company’s operation in this COVID-19 pandemic
• Principles to follow in overcoming the crisis we are facing today. You don’t wanna miss this! 

[33:33 - 39:41] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often? 
• Take The Stairs by Rory Vaden
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Martin Luther King. I’m a big fan of him
• What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• “Success is a choice”
• Morning routine, How do you start your day?
• I make my bed every morning
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See below for social links
• Final words from me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"Apply those skills and knowledge and experience somewhere new" - Alex Keats 

“Success is a choice” - Alex Keats 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Rowing
• Michael Callahan 
• Peace Corps
• Take The Stairs by Rory Vaden (Amazon)
•  Dean Graziosi
• Tony Robbins
• Admiral McRaven on UT Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Speech 
• Schedule a call with Hans

You can connect with Alex on Facebook or visit their website dabella.us/location/reno

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Co-Founder and CEO of Avail, Ryan Coon. Avail is an online platform that provides unlimited use of listings syndication, tenant applications, lease agreements, and collecting rent. Before building his own company, Ryan worked as an investment banker at BMO Capital Markets for 3 and a half years.

Let’s dive into Ryan’s story of how pursuing your passion and happiness will lead you to success.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 05:45] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about the valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
•   I introduce guest Ryan Coon into the show
•  Ryan talks about his background
• Grew up in a family that had small businesses
• Took up accounting and finance in college

[05:56 – 11:25] Starting Your Journey In Real Estate Investing

• Ryan talks about seeing investing in passive income-producing properties as an opportunity (building-up wealth)
• Ryan’s interest in technology and how it helped him manage his side business while working a corporate job
• The great recession and how Ryan was able to take advantage of it
• Making his first real estate deal

[11:26 – 23:26] The Story behind Avail

• Reflecting on my passion and what I want to do in the future
• Aha moment: Apps for landlords to handle their business easier
• Learned how to write codes for 2 to 3 years to launch a technology company
• Finding a different way of being happy
• Ryan talks about how he wants to help their people in Avail grow, but also help them when the time comes for them to move on

[23:27 – 31:13] Why Companies Exist

• Ryan talks about the main purpose of creating Avail
• How it works
• Helping DIY landlords
• How do you stay true to your purpose as opposed to just making money?
• Making the renter and landlord the center of what we do
• Constantly thinking on a deeper level why your company exists

[31:14 – 37:16] Facing the COVID-19 Era

• Ryan talks about their strategies in handling their business during this crisis
• Taking care of the team
• How could we help the customers?
• Gathering and providing information
• Finding a solution

[37:17 – 43:51] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often?
• Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
• If you can get an hour of somebody’s time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Al Michaels because I think he’d be a fascinating person to talk with
• What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• I believe that homeownership is not the perfect answer for everyone
• Morning routine, How do you start your day?
• Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, it is more important to maintain a healthy routine
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See below for links
•  Finals words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“Uncertainty breeds fear, anything that we could do to help remove that uncertainty to make people a little more calm is gonna be one of the major ways to help us get through this.” – Ryan Coon

Resources Mentioned:

• Avail Website
• BMO Capital Markets
• Rich Dad Poor Dad
• Delivering Happiness (Audiobook)
• Delivering Happiness
• Al Michaels

You can connect with Ryan on LinkedIn and Twitter or connect with their company @helloavail on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also visit their website Avail.co

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with a founder of Erinmbaker.com, Dr. Erin Baker. Dr. Erin is a phenomenal coach that believes some of the most successful people in the world are bored or burned out with the impact they are having on the world. She helps leaders & entrepreneurs launch their next act & make an exponential impact.

Let’s dive into Erin’s story of having everything that most of you dream of titles, money, possessions, but the truth is...You’re bored or burned out. Time to overcome it!

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 10:52] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce the guest, Dr. Erin Baker to the show
• Dr. Erin talks about how her journey began 
• Transition journey as a Ph.D. in social psychology into working on Facebook.
• Her realization about what she wants her life to be like 

[10:53 - 18:59] The Feeling of Burnout 

• Dr. Erin talks about the moments of her self- realization that she’s actually burnout with her work.
• Phases of self-realization
• Dr. Erin shares the moment she needed to make a change and hired a coach 

[19:00 - 24:39] Overcoming Burnout Using a Positive Reframing

• Dr. Erin gives valuable information in using a positive reframing, a powerful way to transform your thinking a view a situation from another perspective
• figure out a creative life versus a recorded life
• Ask yourself: What are the alternatives
• Dr. Erin sight examples of how she uses reframing method to her clients 
• alternatives that can shift for the greater good

[24:40 - 32:13]  Building a Strong Foundation For Yourself 

• Dr. Erin talks about the biggest success myths that her clients face
• You don’t always have to hustle 
• Dr. Erin gives valuable advice about the importance of setting a foundation for yourself first before you start a business
• Be clear on what your business is here to do and who you serve.
• the concept of you need to slow down in order to speed up

[32:14 - ] The FOCUS FIVE Segment

• What book have you gifted most often? 
• The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath
• If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?
• Vienna Teng, It's my favorite musician.
• What is one thing that you believe that most people would disagree with you on?
• The impostor syndrome is a good thing.
• Morning routine, How do you start your day?
• spend some time with my wife and then take my dog on a walk
• What is the best place we can connect with you online?
• See below for social links
• Final words from me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"The truth is, we have a choice. We don't realize we have a choice all the time" - Dr. Erin Baker 

 “So many people believe that they just have to go through life by default” -Dr. Erin Baker 

“People who are really good about setting their boundaries and giving themselves space are the ones that are the most successful” -Dr. Erin Baker 

“Business takes time, there's a lot of seeds that need to be planted that don't have an immediate return” -Dr. Erin Baker 

 “You need to slow down in order to speed up” -Dr. Erin Baker 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Erinmbaker.com
• Facebook
• Microsoft 
• The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath (Amazon)
• Vienna Teng
• Schedule a call with Hans

You can connect with Dr. Erin on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook or visit her website https://www.erinmbaker.com/

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