Profits Over Wages Podcast

On this episode, we talk all about Credit Rx and credit itself. Johanna goes in-depth about the early days of her company and how she made the transition from bank manager to business owner. We also talk about the best ways to establish credit, how to avoid damaging your credit even when going through a hardship, tips on how to improve your credit and how her company has been able to help thousands of people in the last few years and much much more.

About Johanna Diaz

Johanna Diaz is the CEO & President of Credit Rx - A credit consulting company that has helped thousands of people go from bad credit to homeownership in the last few years and the first credit consulting company to ever be recognized by Top Agent Magazine.

On this episode we talk about how real estate brokerages are changing from satellite offices to main offices that provide training, support, and a family like environment. Baxtie shares advice for new brokers on how to take their business to the next level and how she's able to run a family business so well with her son and daughter.

About Baxtie Rodriguez

She is a licensed real estate managing broker, licensed general contractor, consultant, and licensed home inspector. Baxtie has been a Realtor since 2001 and has owned and managed multiple brokerages since. Lastly, she is the founder of Bax Development Group, a house flipping business, and Bax Home Inspectors, a company that provides home inspection services to the general public.

On this episode we talk about, how short sales are still a very common thing and how his company, Premier Cap Solutions, is able to process thousands of them a month. David also talks about starting MRDEU Global Media, where he consults small business owners attract more clients and help them reach that next level. He also shares with us why he decided to compete as a natural bodybuilder and how he was able to come in 2nd place.

About David Ubeda

On episode 47 of the Profits Over Wages Podcast we sit down with David Ubeda - He is the EVP of the #1 loss mitigation firm in the U.S., Premier Capital Solutions. He is also the founder of MRDEU Global Media, a digital marketing & coaching firm committed to helping small business owners scale their business to six figures plus per month. David has been featured on TBN, WGN, CLTV, and on nationally syndicated radio. Lastly, he is an author of two books, speaker and host of the popular, Life Hacks for Entrepreneurs podcast.

On this episode we talk about how to wholesale real estate like a boss, how Fernando has been able to grow his company over 100% year over year, analyzing deals and the current state of the market. We also talk about how to do direct mail marketing the right way and Fernando gives us insight into why he's switched his focus to buying and wholesaling self-storage facilities.

About Fernando Angelucci

On episode 45 of the Profits Over Wages Podcast we sit down with Fernando Angelucci - He is the founder and president of the Titan Wealth Group. At age 19, Fernando started his first entrepreneurial endeavor, a painting company that brought in six-figures of business within the first year. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Technical Systems Management despite wanting to become a real estate investor since age 16. Shortly thereafter, he began to invest in real estate, first in the capacity of wholesaling and later via fix and flips and rental properties. His real estate side business began to take off and Fernando ended up quitting his job to pursue real estate investing full time. Fernando then partnered with Steven Wear and founded Titan Wealth Group. Under Fernando's leadership, the firm's revenue has grown over 100% year over year.

Now, Titan Wealth Group operates nationwide sourcing off-market investment properties for a proprietary worldwide network of active real estate investors with a focus on self-storage development and acquisitions alongside short-term rentals to produce high returns for their investors.

On this episode we talked about how Alisa has been able to effectively run both a law practice and a real estate business simultaneously, how she has been able to grow her real estate business so rapidly in just two years, and the one thing that new brokers don't do when first starting out.

About Alisa Levin

Alisa is a real estate attorney and broker. She founded Levin Law Ltd in 2007, specializing in commercial litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, and real estate transactions/closings. She is a multi-million dollar producing real estate broker at Exit Realty's #1 office in the country, placing in the Top 10 in sales volume in 2017 and Top 5 in 2018 year-to-date. Alisa is also vice president at Luminex Construction Co and has extensive experience in construction management. Lastly, Alisa is the founder of Agency RE, a real estate consulting firm, and a former Adjunct Law Professor at DePaul University.

On this episode Matt shares with us how he started in the City of Chicago with the goal of being the best at what he does, and how he ascended to the top #5 of real estate brokerages in the state for 3 years straight. He also goes in depth about why he prefers to have a small team that does a lot of volume instead of 100 agents that don't do any business, and how to create a culture around being the best, being honest, and providing great value.

About Matt Laricy

Matt Laricy, a third generation realtor and the managing broker for Americorp Real Estate, a company his father started in 1978. Matt also heads his own team, The Matt Laricy Group. His hard work, charisma, and true passion for his business have helped Matt's reputation as a qualified realtor quickly rise. In the last 3 years, he has been in the top #5 agents in the state with numerous awards year after year and over 2,000 reviews online. Matt specializes in all facets of the Real Estate business, whether it be navigating the way for first timers, trying to score that perfect distressed property, or providing help in the luxury market, he knows and has experienced it all.

On this episode, Boyan shares with us his journey from Bulgaria to America and his dream of becoming a real estate investor. We also talk about why coaching and finding a mentor is important to take you to that next level and why you must stay true to your vision and never let anything or anyone stop you from achieving your dreams. Lastly, Boyan also gives advice on how to weed out and hire the right contractors, making tough decisions and managing life/work balance when having a family and working long hours.

About Boyan Salha

Boyan is a passionate real estate investor and entrepreneur. Originally from Bulgaria and a former Swiss-trained watchmaker, he moved to the United States in 2010. Boyan pursued a longtime dream and started investing in real estate in 2012, and since then he has flipped and rented over 75 properties. Boyan is the founder and CEO of Best Fit Homes and Real Estate Done Simple, a Chicago based real estate investment club, focused on the success of new investors and entrepreneurs. Boyan has a wife and 4-year-old daughter, and sometimes still finds time to repair a Rolex for a friend. 

On Episode #42 of the Profits Over Wages Podcast we switch it up a bit and bring you another special edition of the podcast. I've always been fascinated by the mindset of high achievers, the truth is, that was one of my biggest reasons to start this podcast, their discipline, their failures, their comeback stories, the determination in their eyes in the face of obstacles. And if you're like me and ever wondered why getting ahead can sometimes seem like such a struggle, the truth is: if you want to be highly successful, you need to be highly disciplined. Since episode #10 of the podcast, we started asking a series of questions to our guests, in an attempt to figure out what successful business owners and entrepreneurs are doing which has helped them achieve success and is giving them an edge. On this episode, 23 of our guests share the habits they've used to help them get ahead in business & life.

On episode #41 of the Profits Over Wages Podcast we sat down with Tamiel Kenney. Tami is a full-time real estate investor, apartment syndicator, 3-time Amazon best-selling author, mother of 2, and co-founder of Think Multifamily. Prior to being a full-time real estate investor, Tami was a Registered Nurse & served on the board of a Christian Medical Missions charity for over 13 years. Tami has partnered with her husband Mark, to purchase over 3,500 units and educates others in apartment investing through conferences and coaching.

On this episode we go in-depth on what a syndicator is and what they do, the team that it takes to get a multi-family deal done and Tami gives us insight on how she and her husband have accumulated over 3,500 units. We also talk about how and why they decided to start coaching new investors, the do's and don'ts of marketing for private investors on social media and she gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book about apartment investing from the passive investor's point of view.

On episode #40 of the Profits Over Wages Podcast Matt goes over 5 ways to finance real estate deals, both traditional and nontraditional. We go in-depth about each and every way, we also give you examples of deals we've done as well as answering some questions you guys asked on Facebook.