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I know the importance of taking care of my health, both physically and mentally. I have seen the extraordinary benefits it has had on my business. Today on the show, my guest Kyle Reidhead, Founder of HealthSimple is here to help my listeners up their success game through better health habits.

Kyle discusses how he went from corporate America to the beaches of Indonesia to focus on growing his business. He’s a firm believer in jumping into the unknown for he believes that’s the best way to develop as a person. Kyle provides techniques that can help you to improve productivity, creativity, and longevity. Also, he explains the health advantages of fasting. And, as we all know, stress is a huge factor in our overall health, and Kyle gives some great advice on how to manage it daily.

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Speak to as many people as possible and learn something from each one - Kyle Reidhead

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Our guest on this week’s episode is Kasim (rhymes with Awesome) Aslam. Kasim is the Founder of Solutions 8, a digital marketing agency. Expertise.com just recently named a “Top 10 Agency” out of over 300 agencies. Solutions 8 has helped more than 500 organizations grow and scale using their proven digital marketing process. It is also an Official Google Partner. Kasim’s road to success has been more than bumpy, and he talks about how he bounced back from total ruin to be the successful entrepreneur he is today.

On today’s show, you will learn more than you probably ever have about leveraging Google ads and marketing, and how you can start using it today. As Kasim puts it “Google is the most underrated advertising mechanism on the planet.”

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Operate with integrity - Kasim Aslam

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As Frank Sinatra mused “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere” holds true for New York real estate investing. It’s a different animal, and my guest, Joe Cordes provides a generous amount of advice on how to navigate this irregular market.

Joe Cordes is the owner of Comax Properties, a local real estate solutions company. Joe has been interested in real estate since his college days. Even during his career as a police officer, and later as a sales manager, he invested as side-hustle.

On today’s episode, Joe provides an in-depth look at the New York market and how to find your competitive edge. He discusses the pitfalls of investing in an attorney state, as well as dealing with permits, which could be a full-time job. Also, Joe advises on wholesaling and the problems with multifamily investing. Because he knows the market so well, he has a unique take on where it is going in the next five years.

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Everyone makes mistakes so don’t beat yourself up; be your own best friend. -Joe Cordes

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INVESTTHIS Episode 38: How to Successfully Invest in a Tough Real Estate Market

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Syndication investing as a limited partner is kind of like jumping out of an airplane in tandem with someone. You have to trust in their expertise. -Scott Bower

I have asked Holly Williams to join us again on the show, to talk more about working with syndicators as a limited partner. Holly is an official member of the Forbes Real Estate Council and the Founder and CEO of MQ Ventures-Keep More. KeepMore.com is the online home of MQ Ventures, Inc., a NY-based real estate investment firm that has over $100M in multi-family investments nationwide.

You may not know this, but Holly used her 401K for her very first investment. She has taken that first investment and turned it into a multi-million investment firm. On today’s show, we discuss how not to lose money in syndication, as well as capital preservation. She also details the benefits of underwriting conservatively, as well as working with experienced syndicators. Comparatively, Molly talks about the signs to look for when choosing the right investors. You will also learn more about how to find emerging markets.

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You must have clear B and C plans. -Holly Williams

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Real estate is an alternative asset that is permitted to be owned by a retirement account. In the case of IRAs, the most common manner in which to purchase real estate is by using Self-Directed IRAs. Forbes

Today’s guest is Bernard Reisz, who is the Principal of 401k Checkbook. His company crafts retirement plans that enhance their clients current and future finances, while giving them complete control over their investments. He holds both security and insurance licenses so that he can keep up with the ever-changing tools and regulations of the financial world.

During this episode, Bernard shares his vast knowledge of investing utilizing self-directed IRAs or 401Ks. Other topics that we cover extensively are the differences between a financial advisor vs. a fiduciary advisor. Also, we discuss the dissimilarities between using your 401K plan vs. an IRA, as well as the tax advantages. Bernard also explains his unique business model, where his number one goal is to give his clients greater control over their retirement money.

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Be educated and don’t subordinate your judgement. -Bernard Reisz

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In a recent Forbes article, it was stated “Nearly every investor has experienced the frustration of dealing with third-party/online leads. While they are an incredible source of business, there’s no denying that online lead generation is out of control.” On today’s episode, we are going to show you how you can control your lead generation through technology.

Greg Bilbro is the Co-Founder of GeoFlip. He and his partner have built a proven model that includes everything a real estate investor needs for their online marketing to be successful. With nearly 15 years of experience in real estate investing, he has expertise in many facets of real estate investing. These include fix and flip, wholesale, retail, financing, and creatively structured deals.

Every time I talk with Greg, I’m inspired, and today’s show is no different. We discuss the importance of making decisions based on data and not your gut. Greg provides actionable insights on how to make digital marketing work for better deals. Most noteworthy, he goes into detail on how to get the attention of motivated sellers. And his innovations that make PPC work for a better ROI are incredible. In contrast, Greg is a hard-working visionary and explains the decline of direct mail and how to ramp-up other options before it’s no longer useful. Something that truly caught my attention is GeoFlips innovative Golden Ratio technique. This system is providing his clients with amazing close rates.

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If you have a problem, stay focused on it and use continuous self-education to solve it -Greg Bilbro

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Sometimes when you’re starting as a residential redeveloper, you need to find creative financing methods to jump-start your career, especially when you don’t have a ton of experience under your belt or a considerable reserve of capital to tap into. -Fortune Builders

Today’s guest, Andrew LeBaron, the Co-Founder of Flippin’ Paper. Starting out in Mortgage Banking, he soon found that he was in the wrong business, and used Bigger Pockets to jump-start his investing career. Today, he and his team flip real estate contracts to cash buyers nationwide. He also has an outstanding show on YouTube called Wholesaling Houses Flippin’ Paper.

In this week’s episode, Andrew goes into detail on how to use creative financing, seller financing as well as ways to cultivate master leases. He shares his knowledge on how to properly asses a seller’s needs, as well as how to get good deals on taking over loans. We also discuss the pros and cons of the other part of his business, in which Andrew invests in short-term rentals, utilizing businesses such as Airbnb. You will also hear his method of picking the perfect properties as well as how he has built his organization for future growth.

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The more value you give other people, the faster you grow -Andrew LeBaron

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Josh Gayman, the master of wholesaling, was my 3rd guest on INVESTTHIS. His episode still holds the title of ‘Most Popular’ of all my podcasts.

Josh is the founder of Flip Hackers and bought his first rental property in 2012. Today, Josh has transacted over 700 houses for over $100,000,000 in transactions. In 2016 Josh shocked the real estate world with his famous product “Cold Calling On Steroids.” This product has revolutionized real estate marketing costs for investors around the country.

During today’s episode, Josh gives us an update on his wholesale business and his new journey into helping other wholesalers. He talks about how he has developed a series of helpful tools and will begin mentoring this year. Josh also goes into detail about how he has grown his business during the last ten years, as well as helpful insights into converting leads. Due to his business growing, Josh talks about how hiring a COO has helped him tremendously in a multitude of ways. You will also learn in this episode, what he wants to do in the future, who he admires the most and why and what his most significant achievement is to date.

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Your failures should be your best educators -Josh Gayman

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INVESTTHIS EP 44: The Steps to Take to Become a Real Estate Wholesaler

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Focusing on how to improve business efficiency can help you grow and maximize your profits, as well as save you time and money. -American Express.

Don Costa, hosts the popular podcast Flip Talk and he is the Founder of Strategic REI, which is a reputable house buying company in 7 markets in California. Like many people in real estate investment, 2008 was a difficult year for Don, as he lost everything and had to start over. His failures were his most significant educators. Today, Don has a team of sixteen and is continuing his expansion into other markets. As a result of all his hard work, Don has rebuilt his life and business better than it ever was.

On today’s show, Don shares his expertise in business efficiencies. He goes into detail about how to manage and incentivize lead managers, as well as how to restructure a business, for, you guessed it, better efficiency. Besides all of his proficiency insights, Don shares the secret to his success, his most profitable marketing channel and how not to make a mistake most entrepreneurs make in business. Also, we talk about the trends in the market today.

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With the New Year, I thought it a good idea to share something different this week. Improving your health, as we all know is important. But, it’s also a fact that it will improve your business. The Center of Creative Leadership’s study found that Executives who exercise are significantly more effective leaders than those who don’t. -Entrepreneur

I am very health-focused, and on today’s show, I have brought my friend, trainer and exercise inspiration, Jacob Holmberg. Jacob knew when he was 18 that he wanted to help people with their health and wellness. He started working for gyms but quickly decided that he wanted his own business. Today, in his 11th year of training, Jacob and his partner Justin now own two CrossFit Blur gyms in Arizona.

On today’s episode, Jacob and I discuss how getting out of your comfort zone is the most critical step in staying healthy. We also talk about the impact good health has on you and your business, as well as the one habit that will change your health and wellness overall. In addition, Jacob provides inspiration, and practical advice on how to start a new health routine, or how to up your current one.

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