Delayed Gratification Podcast

What is your superpower? For Lavonne Idlette, it's her being a "nerd" that helps her navigate all aspects of the real estate and venture capital world.

In this episode of Delayed Gratification podcast, she shares her story of being a former professional athlete, her experience in joining Amazing Race, and how she got into the world of real estate by force. She also talks about her role and journey as a minority within the industry, and what she's doing to help make it better. She explains the process of getting access to capital and her advice for those looking to take their businesses to the next level. Finally, she shares what delayed gratification means to her. Listen in as Lavonne provides an inspiring story and insight into the real estate industry!

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

The road to success isn't linear. There will be times when you have to go through growing pains in order to get to where you're going. For Demario Dailey, that meant accepting losses here and there as he built his printing business, RBY.

In this new episode, Ramon sits down with Demario to talk about what it's been like building a business from the ground up. Dailey shares his story of how he went from doing taxes, being a number 1 salesman, selling shirts out of his house to now having a space to serve clients globally, and offering mentorship courses. 

This episode is a great resource for those looking to start their own printing business, or anyone who's thinking of making an income doing something they love! Tune in to hear the inspiring story of how Demario stepped out on faith and made his dream a reality.

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

How do you turn a setback into success? Just ask Johnetta, a successful business attorney who turned her LSAT exam setback into a victory!

In this new episode, Ramon is joined by his guest Johnetta Paye, who shares her inspiring story of resilience and determination. After receiving a poor score on the LSAT exam, Johnetta took a step back and readjusted her plan in order to succeed. She found mentors, attended a prep course, and ultimately got into law school – proving that life doesn’t always go as planned and that rejection is a part of life.

Johnetta also shares her journey from answering phones to opening the doors of her own law practice. She encourages all parents to support their children’s dreams, even if it doesn’t involve college, as there are many ways to achieve success in life, including forming lifelong friendships, gaining invaluable experiences, and learning how to listen with compassion.

Don’t miss this inspiring episode – tune in and learn more! And remember: when you have a setback, don’t give up on your dream - just adjust your strategy and find a way to make it work

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

Sometimes, you are led to your passion by fate. For the Denmarks, their journey into real estate began at an auction and has led them to a multi-7-figure portfolio.

In this episode of Delayed Gratification Podcast, Ramon is joined by his first-ever husband and wife guests, Antonio and Ashley Denmark, of The Denmarks. They share how they got into real estate investing and how they help their tenant buyers become homeowners. They also discuss their Ex Flipping Strategy, and what it takes to create a successful business while raising five children together.

They also share what dreams they're willing to delay, and sacrifice for, to achieve the lifestyle of their dreams. Tune in for an inspiring story and a glimpse into how you can create the life you want with real estate investing!

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Connect with Ramon Tookes:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

How far can delayed gratification and hard work take you? The answer is how far you let it.

In this yet another inspiring and insightful episode, Ramon talks to Brandon Shotme, who started off as a struggling rapper and is now a successful photographer, videographer, and mentor. 

Brandon shares his journey of hard work, dedication, and delayed gratification that eventually paid off. He talks about how he had to make sacrifices in order to pursue his passion. He also shares what he has learned working as a professional in the industry and how it has changed his life.

This episode is full of tips, advice, stories and much more. So join Ramon and Brandon on this inspirational adventure!

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Connect with Ramon Tookes:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

Still got no idea on what business venture to pursue? You might want to take a look at the short-term rental business.

Chantal Cooper, CEO of Creating Multiple Commas joins Ramon Tookes in this episode to share how she started her journey in the short-term rental business, generated her first six figures in real estate using Airbnb and other online platforms, and how she helps aspiring entrepreneurs add additional streams of income.

Don't miss out on this valuable episode to know more about the short-term rental business including tips and strategies to get started. Tune in now!

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Connect with Ramon Tookes:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

In a very saturated real estate industry, how do you change the game?

In this episode, Ramon talks to Sharon Henry, Co-owner and co-Broker of Exit Realty Quality Solutions.

Sharon shares her insights on the importance of having a strong team, developing an effective sales process, and creating an environment that drives success. She also gives valuable advice to agents starting out in real estate and the skills they need to be successful.

Learn how to create a winning strategy for your real estate business and get ahead of the competition! Watch the full episode now!

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Connect with Ramon Tookes:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

How do you measure financial freedom? Is it through how much money you make or the amount of time you have to do what you want?

On this episode of Delayed Gratification Podcast, Ramon and guest Herman Dolce Jr., CEO of Bella Sloan Enterprises discuss how delayed gratification can put more power in your hands and give you REAL financial freedom. Hear Herman’s story of going from $39,500 a year to now owning around 50 LLCs that generate more than 6 figures in income. Learn the importance of separating business and personal credit, the DSR formula to success, and how you can make your money work for you even when you’re not doing anything. Tune in and be inspired to live a life of freedom and fulfillment.

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Connect with Ramon Tookes:

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

We often hear entrepreneurs talk about the importance of earning money and having financial freedom. They often share how quitting your job is the first step towards achieving financial independence. However, what if you could achieve wealth and freedom while still employed?

In this video, Ramon sits down with Storm Leroy, the Employed Millionaire, to discuss how it is possible to achieve financial freedom while still having a job. Ramon and Storm talk about the importance of having a sense of urgency in life and making sacrifices to reach your goals. They also highlight how budgeting, investing, and leveraging can be used to transform your finances. Finally, they share tips on how to develop a millionaire mindset that will help you unlock your full potential! 

Watch this video now and learn how you can become an employed millionaire!

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Connect with Ramon Tookes:

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

What are you willing to sacrifice in order to achieve your goals? Do you have a clear vision of what you want?

In this episode, Ramon Tookes interviews Ash Cash, a financial motivator, mindset architect, and best-selling author. Ash shares how he transitioned from being a banking executive to becoming a financial educator and how he went from selling 100k books independently to becoming an 8-figure entrepreneur. He also discusses the concept of delayed gratification and how it relates to God's timing.

So if you're ready to manifest your vision and achieve greatness, this episode is for you! Tune in now and learn from one of the best in the business!

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Connect with Ramon Tookes:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/

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WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?

Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.

Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.

Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.