Most investors quit after 3 calls… but deals close after 9–15 touches. Are you leaving money on the table? 

Trevor Mauch joins Melvin Landry, Jr. to unpack the biggest marketing mistakes investors make, and how to fix them. From budget math to follow-up mastery and website optimization, this episode is packed with actionable insights for flippers, wholesalers, and service-based businesses.

🎯 Key Topics:

• Emotional vs. mathematical budgeting
• Lead conversion rates by channel (SEO, Facebook, Direct Mail)
• Follow-up strategies that actually close deals
• Unique value propositions that stand out
• Funnel optimization without increasing ad spend
• AI, ChatGPT, and the future of inbound leads

📲 DM @trevor.mauch on Instagram for free training
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"Either you're going to make this work or not. There's no plan B."

Trevor Mauch, CEO of Carrot.com and commercial real estate investor, drops truth bombs about why your backup plan might be killing your success. From buying his first property at 21 with NO money down to revitalizing entire downtowns through opportunity zones, Trevor reveals:

✅ Why staying in your comfort zone is the REAL risk 

✅ The owner-carry strategy he's used for 8+ commercial properties

✅ How to transform underutilized buildings into cash-flowing assets

✅ Marketing tactics from $1B+ in real estate deals

If you're tired of playing it safe and ready to build generational wealth through buy-and-hold investing, this episode is your wake-up call.

Hosted by Melvin Landry, Jr. | Get Diversified Podcast

#RealEstateInvesting #NoExcuses #BuyAndHold #OpportunityZones #Entrepreneurship

Join Jacqueline Landry as she sits down with Lori Trainer from Pet Screening to discuss how property managers can transform pet policies from a liability into a revenue opportunity while reducing risk.

What You'll Learn:
The Three Pet Categories in Rental Housing:

• No pets allowed
• Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) - how to handle them legally and compliantly
• Household pets - how to monetize and manage them effectively

The FIDO Score System: A revolutionary risk assessment tool that works like a credit score for pets, evaluating 22 behavioral factors including vaccination history, bite history, leash behavior, and more.

Fraud Prevention: Learn about the rampant ESA certificate fraud and how states are cracking down on fake documentation. Discover how Pet Screening identified a California operation that issued over 12,000 fraudulent ESA certificates using a deceased doctor's medical license.

Legal Protection: The Assistance Animal Compliance Guarantee covers 100% of legal and settlement costs if you follow Pet Screening's recommendations and face a fair housing claim.

Free Resources Mentioned:

• FidoAlert.com & TabbyAlert.com - Free amber alert system for lost pets with QR code tags (60,000 pets reunited!)
• Down for Pets - Free pet adoption program for families with Down syndrome members

Key Takeaways:

• Pet Screening operates in 8 million units nationwide (1 in 7 US rentals)
• Database allows you to check a pet's behavior history from previous properties
• HUD is sending out ESA testers to ensure compliance
• Recent HUD ruling may blur lines between service animals and ESAs
• Property managers can charge higher deposits based on FIDO scores
• Never leave pet revenue on the table - proper screening enables acceptance

Guest Information:
Lori Trainer Email: [email protected] 

Website: PetScreening.com

Join host Jacqueline Landry on Get Diversified as she sits down with Lori Trainer, Director of Asset Owner Solutions for Pet Screening, to discuss the critical topic of pet management in multifamily housing. With over 30 years of property management experience, Lori shares insider knowledge about protecting your properties while maximizing revenue.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why screening pets is just as important as screening residents
• The three-bucket system every property should implement
• How Pet Screening's free software helped clients see a 37% increase in pet-related revenue
• Two amazing pet-related charities helping families across America

Whether you manage 2 properties or 2,000, this conversation will change how you think about pet policies. Learn how to reduce liability, increase revenue, and stay compliant with HUD guidelines, all while making the process easier for your team.

Visit: PetScreening.com

In this powerful conversation, Dave Seymour (star of CNBC's "Flipping Boston") sits down with Jacqueline Landry to discuss the real barriers keeping professionals from building wealth through real estate. 

 Key Topics Covered: 

• The critical importance of due diligence and stress testing deals before investing
• How bonus depreciation and K-1s can offset W-2 income (turning a $100K investment into immediate tax wins)
• Breaking generational cycles of financial illiteracy
• The "educate, don't speculate" philosophy that changed Dave's approach to investing
• Why complacency is the silent killer of financial dreams
• How to structure partnerships with investors through education and transparency
• Using AI and systematic approaches to identify distressed properties before they hit the market

  Whether you're a high-earning professional looking to move beyond traditional investing or an entrepreneur ready to break the chain of financial mediocrity, this episode delivers practical wisdom and a wake-up call about the cost of playing it safe. 

In this powerful episode, host Jacqueline Landry interviews Dave Seymour, retired firefighter turned real estate mogul and star of A&E's "Flipping Boston." Dave reveals why corporate professionals are most vulnerable to the coming AI disruption and how multifamily real estate investing can create financial security.

Episode Highlights:

• Why trading time for money creates a ceiling on success
• How discipline beats motivation in wealth building
• The AI layoff wave targeting high-earning professionals
• Owning cash-flowing multifamily assets with 2X returns over 5-7 years
• Tax strategies that eliminate W-2 tax burden (depreciation & cost segregation)
• Teaching kids about the "rat race" and wealth-building
• The truth about real estate failures and why doing nothing guarantees defeat

Key Quotes: "Seekers seek, finders find. Knock and the door will be opened." "I can guarantee 100% failure in this business, and that's to not do anything."

Perfect for corporate professionals worried about job security, high-earners drowning in taxes, or anyone ready to break free from traditional retirement models.

Connect with Dave Seymour:
Website: freedomventure.com
LinkedIn: daveseymour343
YouTube: @legacyallianceclub
X: @daveseymour343
Instagram: @daveseymour343
Facebook: @daveseymourlive
Email: [email protected]

About Dave: Retired 16-year firefighter and paramedic who launched his real estate career during the last market crash. Leading expert in commercial multifamily and ground-up development. Featured on A&E's "Flipping Boston," CBS, ABC, CNBC, and Fox News. Founder of Freedom Venture Investments and Legacy Alliance.

Subscribe to Get Diversified for more episodes on multifamily investing, tax strategies, and generational wealth!

Success isn't a straight line - especially for women. In this episode, Melanie Fitzpatrick gets real about her journey from corporate America to coaching women to becoming a real estate investor. 

After 28 years in corporate sales (yes, driving a Mercedes that made all the men around her jealous), Melanie pivoted to coaching women entrepreneurs. But when the pandemic shifted everything, she found herself at another crossroads. That's when she bought her second investment property - and everything changed. 

In this honest conversation, Melanie shares: 

• Why women need to understand their relationship with risk 
• How she manifested a property after the first offer fell through 
• The reality of renovating a hoarder house (trigger warning: it stunk)
• Why she spent $100K on repairs and became a general contractor 
• How to step into masculine strategy without losing feminine essence 

Key Quote: "Women need to trust themselves. They need to really use their voice... stepping into your power isn't toxic masculine power. I'm talking about who you are." 

Whether you're considering your first investment property or looking to pivot in your career, this episode proves that courage, mentorship, and taking action when you're afraid is the real formula for success. 

In this powerful episode of Get Diversified, host Jacqueline Landry sits down with Melanie Fitzpatrick, real estate investor, women's coach, and founder of Blue Horizon Property Solutions. Melanie shares her remarkable journey from a 28-year corporate sales career to building a life of purpose, freedom, and impact.

What you'll hear:

• How Melanie became the top female sales rep in a male-dominated industry
• The wake-up calls that led her to leave corporate life—including cancer and burnout
• Her first real estate investment and how it bridged her transition
• The power of investing in yourself and building a coaching business
• Why women need to hear stories of reinvention and courage

Melanie’s story is a masterclass in evolving through life’s chapters with grace, grit, and vision.

Connect with Melanie:

• Blue Horizon Property Solutions LLC

Subscribe, rate, and share to amplify diverse voices in wealth-building and transformation.

 What if the key to better investing decisions wasn't more market research, but better brain health? 

Kep Kepner, CPA and Mount Everest climber, reveals how he used neuroscience to increase his firm's revenue by 25% without adding staff, doubled profits, and saved a third of his time. Now through his program MindSmarts (a collaboration with UT Dallas Center for Brain Health), he's helping business owners and investors break free from being "stuck." 

In This Episode: 

• Why your best investment strategy starts with 5-minute brain breaks
• The science behind why you're stuck (and how to get unstuck)
• How to build wealth AND live your dream life simultaneously
• Simple daily habits that boost innovation and decision-making
• Why your brain needs more care than you think

Perfect for: Real estate investors, business owners, financial advisors, and anyone feeling trapped by their business or struggling to diversify their portfolio.

Connect with Kep Kepner: 

KepnerCPA.com 

Mindsmarts.com

214-361-5081
 

What if the "right" investment strategy isn't about maximum returns, but about maximum life satisfaction?

Kep Kepner, senior partner at Kepner CPA and founder of MindSmart, shares his unconventional real estate journey with host Jacqueline Landry. From buying 7-8 rental houses specifically to fund his children's college education (and selling them all to make it happen), to his current strategy of paying off high-rise condo rentals for legacy planning.

Episode Highlights:

• The college funding strategy that worked: How Kep used rental real estate to send his kids to college debt-free before 529 plans existed
• A surprising revelation: After 35-40 years building his CPA practice and just 4-5 years with two rental units, his net worth is split 50/50 between real estate and his business
• The path not taken: Those original rental houses would be worth $3 million today—but his kids would have college debt
• Current strategy: Why Kep is working to pay off his rental properties instead of leveraging "good debt"
• The widow's perspective: How planning for your spouse's future changes your investment approach
• Financial freedom defined: Why one person's $1,000/month goal is different from another's lofty aspirations

Key Takeaway: Real estate investing isn't one-size-fits-all. Your strategy should align with your life goals, your family's needs, and your definition of financial freedom—whether that's debt elimination, passive income, or building generational wealth.

About Kep Kepner: With decades of experience in tax and accounting, Kep brings a unique perspective to real estate investing. He's lived through market crashes, learned he's "not very good at being a landlord," and continues to adapt his strategy based on life circumstances and goals.

Show: Get Diversified Podcast 

Host: Jacqueline Landry, Founder of More-Land Equity Capital 

Guest: Kep Kepner, Senior Partner at Kepner CPA, Founder of MindSmart

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