Before the Millions

In 8th grade, Nick Prefontaine, today’s guest was in a major accident that left him in a coma for 3 weeks. The doctors claimed that he would never walk, talk or live a normal life ever again. A few months later, Nick runs out of the hospital and begins to pursue real estate full-time. Today, Nicke specializes in creative strategies for acquiring real estate. In his family operated business, he specialty is on the buyer’s side. On today’s show, we discuss the benefits of creative financing and how to leverage tenant buyers to have more options and create more deals. Overpay for property and still walk away profitable? If this episode sounds too good to be true, it is.   Key Points From This Episode: * Why Nick decided to do away with his real estate license * Why expired listings are a gold mine for investors * What a tenant buyer is and why you need to know * How investors are profitably able to over pay for properties * A script to find great buyers     Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nicks’s Website Before the Millions Book: Leap of Perception by Penny Pierce Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design Apps: InvestorFuse

Rob Wilson, today’s guest, has been dubbed “Hip Hop’s Financial Advisor”  because he is a trusted advisor to professional athletes & entertainers;  Rob believes that we can all learn from their success. If you’re ready to get your financial relationships in order so that you can build real wealth and live the life of your dreams, this episode is for you. We’ll help you through the process of learning how to make more money, spend more wisely, and build better relationships.   Key Points From This Episode: * How to be intentional with your wealth * How Rob has made his connections with celebrities * How Rob perfected his relationship building skills * The Honesty & Trustworthiness moral code * The best way to attend social events by yourself * 3 Powerful relationship building books   Relationship Building Books: -Never Eat Alone -How to Work a Room -How to Win Friends and Influence People   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Rob’s Website Before the Millions Book: Think & Grow Rich Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design Apps: Mint CreditKarma

On today’s episode I am interviewed by Zachary Beach to discuss Call Reluctancy   This is a huge topic that’s critically important for your real estate business! If you’re not finding deals with sellers on the phone, you should be. If you don’t know how to deal with the FEAR that surrounds it, it can paralyze you and your business. I used to hate making those CALLS and would do anything to avoid them. But when I started using the phone my business jumped by 1000% almost instantly. Without sales you’ve got no business. Using the phone is the fastest way for you to get new leads. On this episode, you’re going to learn a simple shortcut that not only gets you to make every call, but guarantees a win each time you do. What we’re going to cover: · WHY you’re afraid to pick up the phone · WHEN it’s red flag · HOW to overcome it Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: beforethemillions.com/call beforethemillions.com/src

Tyrone Jackson teaches retail investors how to successfully trade and invest stocks and options, and to profit in every market environment. As a stock market trader, mentor, and best-selling author, he has built his reputation on his unique ability to make stock market trading and investing accessible to people without a financial education. On today’s show we discuss the inter-workings of our minds and why we naturally shy away from money. We discuss how some of these mindset blocks stem from childhood experiences and teaches us how to use visualizations as a means for reprogramming our money mindset. Lastly, we discuss key indicators for choosing the best stocks and how to invest with a big money manager.   Key Points From This Episode: * How to reprogram your belief system around money * How visualizations can help your wealth habits * The spiritual mindset to money * Tyrone’s 1st real estate deal gone wrong * Way to pick the best stocks   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tyrone’s Website Before the Millions Book: Secrets of A Millionaire Mind Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design App:  CNBC   Fundrise – Inventing A New Way To Invest In Real Estate  BTM LIVE Workshop – Click here!

As she takes on multimillion dollar projects, Kyara Gray has a special focus on “buying back the block” and investing in forgotten neighborhoods but in a unique way. Kyara has a strong focus on creative financing and using other peoples money when getting deals done. On today’s show we discuss how Kyara found her first non-profit lender. She is a strong advocate for creating relationships through meet-ups and other in person networking events. Her knack for connecting the dots and and building relationships to procure funds for her deals have proven to make a great episode.   Key Points From This Episode: * How to find a non-profit lender * Kyara’s creative financing techniques * How Kyara and her husband run their 2 person business * How gentrification can help underserved communities * The plan to rebuild Baltimore * Why it’s important to have an abundance mindset   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kyara’s Website Before the Millions Book: Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design App:  Slack    BTM LIVE Workshop – Click here!

With a family legacy in the real estate niche, and a long successful career in enterprise and emerging technology markets, Gary Boomershine noticed the glaring opportunity to leverage people, processes and technology to gain a leg up in a changing and competitive marketplace. As he worked to develop and use the initial product and service, he saw his real estate business flourish by allowing him to work smarter – not harder and focusing on the one thing that makes money – talking to sellers and making offers. On today’s episode, we talk with Gary about scaling our real estate business, more specifically through our sales and marketing efforts. We talk heavily about lead capture, lead management and lead follow up. The fortune in this industry is in the follow up so this episode is gold for building a great follow up system.   Key Points From This Episode: * Making money vs. being wealthy * How to calculate your hourly rate * What is OPT, OPE and OPR * How a CRM can benefit your Real Estate Business   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary’s Website Before the Millions Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Samurai Selling by Chuck Laughlin How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling by Frank Bettger Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design App:  Workflowy   Special gift from Gary and Daray for the BTM listeners – Click here!

Antoine, for the past four years, has been investing in residential real estate in key markets around the country. He has built a rental property portfolio with over $1M in assets. On today’s show we discuss the inter-workings of an up and coming turnkey real estate business run by a up and coming entrepreneur who plans on flipping 100 properties this year alone.   Key Points From This Episode: * How Antione got started investing with $40,000 * How an email list propelled Antiones business * Effective uses for text blasts * Why Antiones brother went from agent to investor   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Antione’s Website Before the Millions Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design App: Apphi

Chris Bruce, todays guest, has been actively investing in real estate for the past 9 years and 8 of which, has been full time. To date, he’s flipped over 200 real estate deals in 5 different markets. With a digital marketing company set to hit 7 figures this year, we take a look at both sides of Chris’ business. On today’s show we take a deep dive into mindset and our beliefs around money. Many of us have an unhealthy relationship with money and have no idea. We’ll explore our belief systems and shake things up this episode. Key Points From This Episode: * What happens when your tenant drug dealer gets shot and killed? * How to recover from foreclosure as an investor * How to have a better relationship with money * How Chris grew his educational business to hit 7 figures this year * The real reason it’s important to get super clear on your goals   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Chris’ Website Before the Millions Book: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design App: Voxer

Lee Kearney is one of the nation’s most active and successful single-family real estate investors, having flipped over 7500 houses in the last decade, totaling over $500 million in property. Lee is known as the leading expert in understanding and leveraging real estate market cycles. Today, Lee has the his sights set on billions as he diversifies his interests. On today’s show, Lee and I discuss to powerful effects of mentorship and how you can find and approach your next mentor. Lee has been on the front lines of flipping homes, and his passion and expertise come into play as he inspires and educates real estate investors. This doesn’t come without time restrictions so Lee and I also discuss time blocking and scheduling time to help people but more importantly scheduling time for family.   Key Points From This Episode: * How Lee has done 7,500 deals+ and counting * How to find and work with your 1st mentor * When you should protect your time * Lee’s massive goal of becoming a billionaire   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lee’s Website Before the Millions Books: Tools of Titans by Timothy Ferris Listen to this book for free! Lifestyle Design App: Google Drive Free Training: Building A Lifestyle Business Through Real Estate Investing

The 401K world has always had a big question mark around it. On this bonus episode, Bernard and I discuss the pitfalls of a traditional 401K and how you can take control of your retirement funds to maximize your wealth. Key Points From This Episode: * 401k vs IRA, which should you have? * How to maximize your retirement match * I’m about to graduate college, how should I invest? * What 2 things should look for in a service provider   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Bernards Website Before the Millions Books: What They Do With Your Money Listen to this book for free! Lifestyle Design App: vCita Free Training: Building A Lifestyle Business Through Real Estate Investing