Before the Millions

Join me on this bonus Friday episode for ‘3 Reasons Why You Hate Get Rich Quick Schemes’…   It’s time to change our beliefs about money…   Links Mentioned In The Show: 5K in 30 Days Challenge Generating Cash-flow Breakthrough Session

Kendra Barnes is on a mission to change the perception of what a Real Estate Investor is supposed to look like by encouraging and empowering millennials to invest in Real Estate. By the age of 30 she owned and managed 7 rental units. No, she did not hit the lottery nor was she left a hefty inheritance. She started out in Real Estate Investment with the goal of building wealth but had no idea what she was doing and jumped in anyways. These days, Kendra and her husband are owners of several investment properties in the Maryland and D.C. areas and educate others on all things real estate. On today’s episode, Kendra and I discuss the challenges of living “The American Dream” and although she started her journey with a great life how she’s a big advocate for those who start with with nothing. Kendra is a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki but originally got started with no education in the space and just decided to take the leap of faith. Find out more on Kendra’s journey by listening to the interview.   Key Points From This Episode: * How to blow past the mental blocks and get started * Why the American Dream is not the dream after all * How Kendra got started in real estate with no formal education * The benefits of house hacking and living for free   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kendra’s Website Before the Millions Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design App: Marco Polo Video App

Daniel Ameduri is a self made multi-millionaire. After warning family and friends in 2007 about the coming market and mortgage collapse, he started his own YouTube channel, which has received 10 million video views. Even with a great calculation of the crash he failed through it and shortly after began to pick up the pieces as well as a special focus and passion for personal finance, he re-built his wealth and declared financial independence in 2012. Having no mortgage and enough rental properties to pay for his life style, he was able to build his business larger than he could have ever imagined. On today’s episode we discuss the importance of personal finance and self help. The major influences in Daniels life had opposing viewpoints, Robert Kiyosaki and Dave Ramsey partly cultivated Daniels business and his interest in investments. One really fascinating thing about daniel story is how terrible his credit is (below 500) and how he doesn’t let it stop him from being an investor to be reckoned with.   Key Points From This Episode: * How Daniel travels 5-Star everywhere he goes * How Daniel spends $50,000 a year on wine * The difference between Retirement and Financial Independence * Robert Kiyosaki vs Dave Ramsey * Why it may be better to pay off your Home   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Daniel’s Website Before the Millions Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Listen to this books for free!

As a Real Estate Broker and avid Entrepreneur, Scottie Smith has a simple goal; To Help People. His lifelong mission has and will always be to help people, using his passion for real estate as the vehicle to do so. On a mission to do just that, he has been recognized nationally by the National Association of Realtors Magazine as one of the Top 30 brokers under 30. On today’s episode Scottie and I discuss the importance of metacognition and how important it is to be aware of one’s own thoughts. Scottie provides insights to Real Estate Agents looking to add “Investor” to their title. To end the segment, there’s a development deal that Scottie has under contract. This deal comes with a Robin Hood twist. I’ll give you a hint, it has to do with: Affordable Housing. If you haven’t already, be sure to join our challenge. The BTM 5K in 30 Day Challenge is for those who want to jump start their investing journey and earn big cash fast. You’ve been warned.   Key Points From This Episode: * Scotties early childhood and his entrepreneurial start * Why you should learn to be aware of your thoughts * Scotties motto that “There is no try, only do” * Advice for all agents (you’re going to want to know this) * How Affordable Housing can be the premise of a thriving business   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Scotties Website Before the Millions Book: Listen to this books for free!

This new year has brought about many realizations…   Some of you are long time listeners and clients of Before The Millions This affects you more than you think   Let me start by saying this: I’m Quitting….   I’m quitting everything that doesn’t serve me I’m quitting everyone that doesn’t add value   It’s 2019 and the only way to get where you’ve never been is to do what you’ve never done.   If you’re still being held back by your lack of support, lack of finances or lack of direction then it’s time that you too reevaluate the things in your life…   Me personally, I’m quitting my business… That’s right, I said it.. I’m quitting my business   Maybe not in the way that you’re thinking of but regardless its a massive decision that I do not take lightly   This includes a complete reversal from the the current direction and cutting off unwanted fat   That’s just the beginning of my 2019 list..   I know you’re adding or implementing a whole lot to start the year but I’ve found it therapeutic to do the exact opposite. So I’ve been on a terror to DELETE, DELETE, DELETE..   There’s one thing I know for certain You’re going to have to become a new person this year to get to your newly inspired goals..   On this episode of the BTM Podcast, I provide exactly what you need to make this happen I also discuss in depth why I’m quitting my business and a few other things I’ve decided to DELETE   I know it’ll kick start your year the right way so that you can put your best foot forward   Happy New Year, it’s on onward and upward from here,   Daray Olaleye   Books Mentioned on Today’s Show: Code of the Extraordinary Mind The Go-Giver 12 Week Year Listen to your first 2 books FREE audibly NOW

On today’s show, we have on the dynamic duo, Jack Gibson and Jeff Schechter aka “Shecky”. Through an unusual chain of events and business relationships, he met Jack on a consulting call. Very quickly, they realized that they had the same interests and passions in real estate. They formed their partnership and never looked back. Our conversation centers around debunking the negative associations with Multi-Level Marketing (MLM’s) and pyramid schemes. You’ll learn about how beneficial some of these programs really are. We also highlight the benefits of a great partnership and how you can ensure that you’re always making the right choice in a potential partner. We close the conversation with a focus on turnkey investing and how you can start getting direct deposits to your account every month with this strategy.   Key Points From This Episode: * Why Pyramid Schemes are not dead * The benefits of Network Marketing and Door to Door Sales * How to classify your beliefs around money and success * The power of the right partnership * The best kept secret to self development * How you can invest, collect checks and let someone else do all the work   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: High Return Real Estate Before the Millions Book: The One Thing by Gary Keller Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Listen to this books for free! Lifestyle Design App: Sonos   Access The Best Strategies, Tips & Advice ! Every week, we send an email sharing my best advice, tips and strategies related to Real Estate Investing. Each of these weekly emails contain relevant and actionable information that can help you no matter where you are in your investing journey. Sign Up To Join Our Community

Craig Cecilio is the CEO and founder of a crowdfunding real estate platform that gives average investors access to institutional-quality investments through the power of crowdfunding. By focusing his passions for real estate and technology, Craig has developed an online alternative asset investment platform known as DiversyFund. On today’s episode we cover a myriad of topics that the rich would never want exposed on air. We uncover what really goes on behind the scenes at the “good ole boys” club and how the ultra wealth invest. You’ll be shocked to discover the type of opportunities they get as opposed to the rest of us. But not to fear, we all go in detail on how to invest alongside the 1 %.   Key Points From This Episode: * How to 10X your wealth in 5 years * The secret world of real estate syndication * Where the 15% returns are and how you can access them * What crowdfunding is and why its becoming so popular * How Kobe Bryant turned a 6 million dollar investment into 200 million dollars   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Craigs Website Before the Millions Book: The Science Of Getting Rich Listen to this books for free!   Access The Best Strategies, Tips & Advice ! Every week, we send an email sharing my best advice, tips and strategies related to Real Estate Investing. Each of these weekly emails contain relevant and actionable information that can help you no matter where you are in your investing journey. Sign up to join our community

On today’s show, we’ve brought on Kala Philo, a location independent entrepreneur that specializes in empowering female entrepreneurs implement a video marketing strategy… and get this… with a simple cell phone. Kala and I discuss a myriad of topics surrounding the landscape of location independent entrepreneurs, geo-arbitrage and some of the best nomadic cities in the world. We end the conversation speaking to the Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Investors and Agents that are looking to use video marketing as a serious channel for leads and promotion.   Key Points From This Episode: * What is “slow travel” and how you can use it to travel more efficiently * How and why you should batch videos (hint: it’s cheaper and saves time) * Why lighting is super important and what to do about bad lighting * The 4 step process for fab videos * Not getting engagement? Short videos (2 minutes or less) can help * Ways to outsource video production and find your perfect editor * Why is editing so expensive? * How to find your digital nomad tribe   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Before the Millions Books: * The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle * Relentless: From Good to Great by Tim Grover Listen to these books for free Kala’s Site: Fab Videos Finally Done   Access The Best Strategies, Tips & Advice ! Every week, we send an email sharing my best advice, tips and strategies related to Real Estate Investing. Each of these weekly emails contain relevant and actionable information that can help you no matter where you are in your investing journey. Sign up to join our community

He used to have a corporate day job. Now he’s a full time real estate investor who lives to help others find their way. Today’s guest, Paul Thompson has created his ultimate lifestyle design using real estate. These days he’s turning his personal journey of securing 20 deals in his first 18 months of investing into an inspirational story for others. Now doing about three deals per month, Paul is able to help himself, as well as helping others build wealth with passive cash flow.   On today’s episode, we talk with Paul about his escape from Corporate America and how he acquires his deals through various networking strategies. We’ll share why creating streams of income is more powerful than just having more money. You’ll learn how anyone can leverage real estate investing to create meaningful wealth without having to have access tons of their own capital. Lastly, Paul shares with us why building piles of money doesn’t lead to wealth. This is a Masterclass on the “5 Things You Can Do Today To Create A New Money Mindset.”   Key Points From This Episode: How you can build wealth with passive income (why it’s not just for the 1%) Knowing how and when to charge what you are worth 5 things you can do today to create a new money mindset Why finding a tribe of like-minded people can set you up for greater success   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Paul’s Website: www.pauldavidthompson.com/millions Paul’s Favorite Book: The Big Leap https://amzn.to/2E0yMpj Freebie: Download any 2 audio books for free when you try audible for 30 days: https://beforethemillions.com/book   Paul’s Favorite Lifestyle Design App: Zapier – Connect the apps you use everyday to automate your work and be more productive https://zapier.com/    Access The Best Strategies, Tips & Advice ! Every week, we send an email sharing my best advice, tips and strategies related to Real Estate Investing. Each of these weekly emails contain relevant and actionable information that can help you no matter where you are in your investing journey. Sign up to join our community

Shanyn Stewart began her career with General Electric as one of two accountant/advisors that worked directly with GE employees and executives to mitigate taxation throughout the county. In 1996, she started Advanced Accounting to assist clients apply those principles she learned at GE to assist in reducing their tax liability. In addition to her Life, Health and Variable Contracts, Shanyn holds Series 6, Series 7, Series 63 and 65 licenses. Shanyn is the author of, “The 10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands” and is a Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Acceptance Agent with the IRS.   On today’s episode, we talk with Shanyn about her amazing photographic memory and how she was able to leverage this gift to become one of the top tax strategist in the country. She shares with us how entrepreneurs can use legal loopholes to create long-term wealth by understanding tax advantages. You’ll also learn why having a real estate investing mentor is a game changer. Lastly, we talk about strategies you can use to reduce your taxation (and increase your income) from your W-2 income by investing in real estate.   Key Points From This Episode: The #1 reason real estate investing beats the stock market   The true hidden costs of not investing in mentorship as a real estate investor How to Create Income Stability in an Unstable World What is a 1031 Exchange and How You Can Use It to Defer Capital Gains Taxes   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Shanyn’s Website: https://advancedaccounting.com/ Shanyn’s Favorite Books: Think & Grow Rich https://amzn.to/2BnWM3g The Science of Getting Rich https://amzn.to/2DP15qF Freebie: Download any 2 audio books for free when you try audible for 30 days: https://beforethemillions.com/book   Shanyn’s Favorite Lifestyle Design App: Trello keeps track of everything, from the big picture to the minute details. https://trello.com/     Access The Best Strategies, Tips & Advice ! Every week, we send an email sharing my best advice, tips and strategies related to Real Estate Investing. Each of these weekly emails contain relevant and actionable information that can help you no matter where you are in your investing journey. Sign up to join our community