After a medical condition abruptly ended his career in the US Navy, Tony worked his way up to succeed in the civilian world. With a unique blend of hands-on and academic experience, he has developed a keen understanding of how life works and has found ways to give back to the military community.

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Tony Teravainen will talk about how he helps military families deal with the challenge of transitioning into civilian life.

Having experienced this crisis firsthand, Tony understands the struggles that military families face as they adjust to their new plans.

Tony Teravainen is the CEO and co-founder of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), a veteran nonprofit organization that builds financial self-sufficiency among junior active duty enlisted members and recently discharged enlisted veterans and their families facing financial crisis through counseling, education and grants.

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With the pandemic still disrupting workplaces, remote work has become a global trend among companies. Though time and space can pose challenges for remote teams, having a system that helps them find their focus, tracks their progress, and provides visibility across all areas is the key to adapting to the new normal.

In this episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Scott Levy will talk about business systems and team organization. He will walk you through on how ResultMaps enables businesses to hit their targets faster by creating visibility and accountability across all teams. He will also discuss how visuals help people focus on what needs to be done and become more effective.

Scott Levy is the Founder and CEO of ResultMaps, a strategy execution platform that helps CEOs and their team get visibility into how they’re executing on their strategies every single day. ResultMaps increase productivity and effectiveness by helping you visualize your desired outcomes, plan and track daily steps to make your dreams a reality, organize actions and ideas to stay focused on the most important items, and partner, collaborate, and communicate with teammates.

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A successful investment decision is a product of a clear and complete understanding of the opportunities available. Whether you are a novice or an experienced investor, investment workshops are the best way to learn about the industry, establish professional relationships, and network with people who share your interests. While anyone can invest in real estate in one way or another, understanding the market can make a big difference on your journey.

Guides to understanding the real estate market

Interest rate

Appreciation

Industry influence in the market

In today’s episode of the Expertish Podcast, Jay sits down with Jared Kelley for another round of investing techniques. They will talk about the recently concluded investment workshop, what you need to know before investing in real estate, and other creative ways to invest if you don't have cash on hand.

Jared Kelley is San Diego’s VA loan specialist. His passion is to help veterans and active duty service members own a piece of the land they defended. His goal is to teach them how to turn their home into more than a place to live, but a path to financial freedom.

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Careers in the military do not last a lifetime. As a military spouse, Kathryn invests time into learning things that she can put into action when the time comes. Being self-driven and a strong believer in herself, she is now dominating the restaurant industry, has multiple investments, and is on the way to build a restaurant from scratch.

The winning attitude that set you up for success:

Believe in yourself

Have the "I can do it" attitude

In this episode of the Expertish Podcast, Jay is joined by his good friend Kathryn Dew to talk about how a military spouse masters the food service and management industry. Her positive outlook, high level of self-confidence, and strong work ethic will inspire and motivate you to continue on your path to self-development and achieve your goals.

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Making money is not rocket science. It can be done in a variety of smart and creative ways. While building your wealth is possible in multiple means, having the right mindset and the power to take control of your finances can catapult you towards financial independence.

How to take control of your finances:

Take action: Preparation meets opportunity.

Expand your community: Your network is your net worth.

Continuous education: Learn from mentors and doers.

On the Expert(ish) Podcast today, Ryan Breznik, Erik Hitzelberger, and Jared Kelley get together once again to talk about everything real estate over a couple of whiskeys. They will cover topics such as how to get started investing in property, how to mitigate risks, and their future plan to launch an incubator for people interested in getting into the real estate market.

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Combining his two expertise, flipping multifamily investments and strong military background, Hutch The Marine Investor has found the right blend of helping people in the military.  As one of the main concerns after leaving active duty is cash flow, he is committed to bringing together veterans and high-net-worth investors to create passive income so veterans don't have to work another year in the civilian sector.

His goal:

Help service members get their time back and enjoy life even before the age of retirement.

In today’s episode of the Expertish Podcast, our guest, Shelon "Hutch The Marine Investor" Hutchinson will talk about how he translates his military experience into successful multifamily syndication strategies. He will also speak about mindset, how he is able to lead and help people, and the power of networking and partnership.

Shelon “Hutch The Marine Investor” Hutchinson is a Master Sergeant (E-8) in the United States Marine Corps. Throughout his 22 years career, he has served in many leadership roles in Marine Corps aviation. He has successfully executed over $2.4 million in single-family real estate transactions, which include over $870k as a real estate agent (currently not active) and over $11m in multifamily property acquisition. Together Hutch and his partner Dr. Heath Jones own H Squared Capital, a real estate firm focused on syndicating multifamily apartments in the Southeast.

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Real estate investing is often referred to as a millionaire's game. The truth is, anyone who is dedicated to learning and has a strong faith in achieving big goals can build an empire and a powerful cash flow machine.

Steps to begin your journey into real estate:

Become familiar with the basics of real estate investing.

Understand how to structure deals.

Share it with people.

Create a partnership.

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Tim Kelly will share how he's been able to do real estate investing while being on active duty. He will also discuss in detail the relationship between faith and mindset in achieving big goals, the impact of time management on success, as well as many other tips and hacks on how to achieve financial freedom through real estate investment.

Tim Kelly is the VP of Education and Co-Owner of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI). He is helping active, veteran, reserve, and other military affiliated personnel realize their financial freedom goals through real estate investing. Tim also co-authored the #1 Best Selling book with ADPI titled: Military House Hacking!

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After being shattered by the market crash of 2008, Chris re-engineered his entire business to get back into the game. While strategy, relationship, and marketing are all equally important, growing yourself first is the most powerful key to move forward.

His process for creating a system that builds the foundation of his business:

Find something that you like.

Find someone in it that's still active.

Put your blinders on for three years.

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Chris Prefontaine will talk about why having a system is a game changer for a business. He will also share his 3-step process for creating a business system, why the timeline for building a successful business is unique to each entrepreneur, and how investing in yourself first can dramatically change your entire business life.

Chris Prefontaine is the Founder and CEO of Smart Real Estate Coach and author of the best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms. With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, he has been through several real estate cycles, leading him to have a deep understanding of the challenges and changes in the industry.  As an advocate of constant education, Chris coaches investors on how to properly scale and automate their business throughout North America without using their own cash, credit, or taking out bank loans to buy property.

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When investing, the number one thing that comes to mind is RISK. Although losing money is the inherent worry that most people have about real estate investing, being overly concerned with its downside will cause investors to overlook the great opportunity of its potential upside.

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Alexander Felice will talk about why real estate is for everyone. He will also share great advice on how to play the game of property investing and how to deal with risks associated with it.

His advice:

You need to be around people who are already doing what you want to do and are willing to be a sounding board for your success.

Alexander Felice is a Multifamily Apartment Syndicator and a Digital Media Storyteller.

He is passionate about learning almost anything and strives to become the best at it.

Being a rebel at heart, Alex is a contrarian by nature, but his words speak the truth.

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Finance is an integral part of our lives and plays a key role in each of our life events.

While it is true that the way we handle our personal finances has a direct impact on every aspect of our lives, most of us lack the knowledge and skills necessary to manage our finances effectively.

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Erik Hitzelberger will discuss how an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can be used to achieve financial freedom in a number of unique ways. He will focus on the topic of Self-directed IRA as a tool for investing in real estate. In addition to property investment, Erik will also share some creative ways of maximizing the potential of an IRA.

His insight about Individual Retirement Account (IRA):

There is a limit on how much you can contribute to your IRA, but there's no limit on what you can make.

Erik Hitzelberger is the Founder of the Freedom Property Group (FPG), Kentucky’s premiere turn-key rental provider. Knowing that financial literacy is not taught in most academic institutions, Erik has made it his mission to educate people on how to manage their personal finances and achieve financial freedom.

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