Choosing a career in the military can be highly rewarding. Not only does it bring fulfillment and pride in knowing that you have served your country, but it also provides a great deal of financial advantages. Unfortunately, many veterans and active duty service members fail to maximize these benefits, thus losing out on some perks to their careers and slowing down their financial advancement.

The keys to setting yourself up for success:

Reach out to people who are successful in what they're doing and make connections along the way.

Treat people the way you'd want to be treated and direct them to the people that you trust.

Position yourself to have the opportunity.

In today’s episode of the Expertish Podcast, Jay welcomes Ryan Breznik for the second time and talks about more opportunities offered by the military. Having been presented with the opportunity to further his education, Ryan will share how the military and non-profit organizations provide academic scholarships to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. He will also discuss how to make the most of your military career financially and from an investment standpoint.

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Military service members make great sacrifices to defend their country. Having served alongside military personnel who risked their lives in the service of their country, Chris believes they not only deserve knowledge about their benefits but also be able to own property in the land they helped defend.

His advice to active-duty service members:

“You don't need to flex. Stop trying to impress your friends who also live in the barracks. Impress people who actually are doing what you want to do and hang out with the ones who have proven systems.”

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Chris Cano will talk about how he makes a positive impact on the lives of military members, especially young sailors. He will also discuss one of the benefits of the military service that is often overlooked, the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and how to utilize it effectively.

Chris Cano is an Ambassador of the VA Home Loan Benefit and Branch Manager of Aligned Mortgage. He is passionate about educating military members about their VA home loan benefits and has helped his fellow shipmates, active duty service members, and veterans acquire property in the country they helped defend.

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Earning the title of being the "VA Loan Wizard”,  Jared possesses valuable wisdom from his knowledge and personal experience in the real estate business. While he believes that alternative investments are something to pay attention to, real estate investments have provided him with a safety net to solve his finances and provide stability in his life.

His advice:

Understand the opportunities that are coming across your way and don't be numb to them!

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Jared Kelley will again share his expert knowledge about real estate. Known for going the extra mile to deliver superior service, he will discuss how to evaluate opportunities, the cost of waiting, and managing properties.

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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With a mission to protect assets and help people achieve financial freedom through real estate investing, Scott leverages his strong investor background and legal expertise to create a business structure that allows people to overcome the challenges in their real estate journey. As a lawyer and an investor himself, he knew that protecting your investments is as important as making them.

The key to financial freedom through real estate investing:

Be consistent.

Think of investing as a long term goal.

NOW is the most amazing opportunity to get into real estate.

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Scott Smith will talk about the challenges most people face when dealing with property investment. Furthermore, he will go into greater detail on the legal aspects of protecting assets and financial security when managing properties across multiple states.

Scott Smith is an attorney and the CEO of Royal Legal Solutions. Knowing the tactics plaintiff’s attorneys employ to win lawsuits, he now uses this knowledge to create business structures that will secure properties.

Royal Legal Solutions is a boutique law firm focused on protecting their clients’ real estate assets throughout the United States and Canada. They analyze their individual situation and put nuanced strategies into place that will not only protect their property to the greatest extent possible but also save them money in taxes and state fees.

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Interacting with diverse groups of people and learning from his mistakes while in the US Marine Corps, Mario developed a deep understanding of human dynamics. Although his original transition plan did not transpire as planned, his business of creating opportunities and unleashing potential has made him a highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles. Through his mission to connect inspirational speakers with speaking opportunities, he is enabling developing managers to demonstrate positive leadership qualities, manage change, and thrive during crises.

The qualities that are invaluable in business:

Attitude

Dependability

Comfortable in crisis

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Mario P. Fields will talk about his leadership behavior, how his experience in the US Marine Corps laid the foundation of his business, and how he manages his time very well while caring for others.

He will also share his juicy secret of looking young after almost 30 years in the Marine Corps.

Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields, United States Marine Corps (retired), is a combat veteran and successful business owner. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Inspirational Speakers which offers public speaking services that meet a wide range of business needs. Mario is also the C-Suite Network Executive Leader and the Founder of the Still Serving, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the academic performance and career opportunities of students living in underserved communities.

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Realizing how real estate investors are being stuck in the realty rat race, David sees the unique opportunity of exploring the financial side of property investing - Profit First Cash Flow System.

Utilizing all the knowledge he learned from the many seats he held in a real estate company, he has established his own profit advising company that has helped real estate businesses completely turn around from going out of business to building cash reserves.

The key points to be integrated into the system of real estate investing

Calculation of real revenue

Setting up a different bank accounts

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, David Richter will talk about the pitfall he discovered in most real estate endeavors. He will also discuss more about how business owners, especially real estate investors, plan out their cash flow and gain clarity in their business.

David Richter is Owner of Simple CFO Solutions which helps real estate investors apply profit first principles to their business. He is an active real estate investor who has been essential in closing over 850 deals which include wholesale, turnkey, owner finance, rentals, lease options, and any other exit strategy. His goal in life is to completely transform the Real Estate Investing industry when it comes to how real estate investors view their finances and – bring them true financial clarity and freedom.

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From a mechanical engineer to one of the largest companies in India, Vinney moved to the United States to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Marketing. As he knocked on doors to sell Bibles, encyclopedias and other educational books to earn his tuition fee, he discovered his fascination for sales. His morals and genuine care for people have helped him to build a successful career in real estate and manage over $440 million in assets today.

His sole interest in mind:

Preservation of capital of the investors as a syndicator

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Vinney Chopra will talk about his journey of pursuing his dream and how he transitioned from being an engineer into a real estate syndicator. He will also share the practices that have enabled him to build trust and relationships with everyone around him and achieve the success he enjoys today.

Vinney “Smile” Chopra is the Founder and CEO at Moneil Investment and Management Groups & Multifamily Syndication Academy. He is also a Multifamily Investor, Syndicator, Educator, Motivator, Podcaster and Author. His books, Apartment Syndication Made Easy and Positivity Brings Profitability, have made him the Best Selling International Author. His podcasts, Syndication Made Easy and Mr. Smiles Motivation Talk Show, are the home of many golden nuggets on investing and inspirational motivation.

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Coming from military service of high caliber, Davin was armed with leadership skills that enabled him to capitalize on opportunities in the civilian world. Though he is no exception to the cultural shift drama, his ability to repurpose his vision in life and translate his military experiences into the business world has made him a servant leader of the world’s leading electronic forms management company and a great storyteller.

The essentials of a successful transition from the military to the business world:

Self-awareness of where you sit

Objectively view the skill set that you bring to the marketplace

Combine education and networking

Set the expectation that nobody owes you anything

Stop leaving your life in the rear view mirror

Constantly seek feedback

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Davin Marceau will talk about mindset, leadership, and business strategies. As a veteran of the United States Army Ranger, Davin will also discuss how the leadership mindset he acquired in the military enabled him to capitalize on opportunities in the civilian world.

Davin Marceau served the US Army Ranger for more than a decade gaining combat experience in multiple deployments. Strengthening his skillset domain through education and networking, he is now the Chief Operations Officer at ACCESS EFM, a servant leader, and the co-host of the Upward Spiral Podcast where they bring an unapologetic edge to tackling tough issues that hold people, entrepreneurs, and businesses back from reaching their full potential.

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“Your network is your net worth.” In the real estate industry, this phrase has become much more than a buzzword. Networking is now one of the most powerful tools for growing your business. Not only does it create a shortcut to success, it also establishes a long-term relationship that helps drive leads and generate referrals.

In today’s episode of the Experti(ish) Podcast, our guest, Nic Cooper will talk about why having a network is the most important thing you can do to quickly grow your real estate business. He will also discuss the importance of working with professionals, coaches, and mastermind groups to boost your real estate investment game.

His advice to anyone who wants to make it big in real estate business:

Reach out to the people that are doing it.

Read some books and get educated.

Join mastermind.

Get a coach.

Nic Cooper is the Principal at Hudson Blue Multifamily. His passion lies in creating solutions for investors, exploring opportunities in growing markets, and underwriting deals.  He brings over 15 years of real estate investing experience and has grown the Hudson Blue Multifamily portfolio to 24 units with his partner.

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Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. Who hasn’t heard of this tagline yet? Cheesy as it sounds, yet Danielle found this piece of advice ring true.

From being a subject matter expert in the military to becoming a work from home mom, Danielle has been struggling to regain her lost identity since leaving the military. Yet her drive to find the light that sparks inspiration and motivation in her has unlocked the door to finding the job that truly defines who she is, fell in love with and is passionate about.

In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Danielle Popoff will speak about how she transitioned from the military. As a military spouse and a work from home mom, she will share how she landed on her dream job and restored her sense of self.

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