Strive For 25

“Failure is not an option in success, it's part of it” - James Brackin IV

Episode Summary:

Age is just a number, and James is here to prove that. Not even 20 years old and he has started his own business, invested his time and money in creating a better life for himself, and is now to helping build others up to do the same!

About James Brackin:

James is the host of The You Can Too Podcast and is a personal coach focused on helping ambitious people stop sabotaging their success. James starting at the age of 17, and now he helps his clients unlearn beliefs that are holding them back.

In this episode:

• not letting fear, age, or yourself hold you back
• unlearning beliefs that don't serve you or your purpose
• investing in yourself
• leveraging the experience of others
• the importance of accountability
• getting out of your own way
• focusing on your audience, not yourself
• life doesn't happen TO you, it happens FOR you

Key Takeaways:

• There is only one YOU.
• No one can replicate what you bring to this world, be authentic, be you.
• Find a job based on the acquisition of skills, not money.
• To get good at something, you have to first be bad at it.
• You can't have professional development without personal development.

Connect with James Brackin IV:

• https://anchor.fm/james-brackin
• https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“You don't always get into real estate and be at  the top, you  have  to learn from the people you work with.” - Whitney Cooley

Episode Summary:

From working on a real estate team, to navigating rental restrictions. Whitney gives us the inside scoop on getting into investing, relocation, and vacation homes!

About Whitney  Cooley:

Whitney Cooley is an experienced Global Real Estate Advisor serving the Emerald Coast for 7+ years, for customers from Destin to Panama City Beach, including the popular 30A. She is now a realtor for Scenic Sotheby's International Realty.

 Sotheby's is the leading luxury real estate company on the Emerald Coast in beautiful Northwest Florida. Their market area encompasses Destin and the beaches of South Walton to Panama City Beach. Specializing in luxury real estate along Scenic Hwy 30A in Destin, Florida. The #1 sales office in volume of sales on the Emerald Coast 5 years running!

In this episode:

• working on a real estate team vs. going solo
• renting, buying, and relocating to homes in Florida
• state regulated rental restrictions
• how to navigate different rental types and areas
• buying  with cash to buy smart in  high interest areas
• the importance of having all your systems and files in place when taking on real estate investing
• the journey into going full-time realtor

Key Takeaways:

• positive thinking = positive outcome
• You  have to make the scary jumps to get to the next level.
• Real estate is a full time job, it is not for the weak.
• Always be growing and learning.

Connect with Whitney Cooley:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooleysellsthebeach/

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“Whatever the primary obstacles are that you're going to have to overcome to reach your success, knock those out of the way or at least minimize the damage that they're going to do to your road.” - Drew McCluskey

Episode Summary:

Who wants to take the guess work out  of real estate investing? Drew McCluskey and his partner are on the verge of launching a brand new real estate data visualization SAAS company that revolutionize the way investors can research data and information. Learn more about this game changer and how you can get involved and start your journey to financial freedom today!

About Drew McCluskey:

Drew McCluskey is a real estate investor in central Missouri and co-founder of BrightInvestor, a real estate data visualization SAAS company. He has worked on systems and marketing with Brandon Turner’s ‘Open Door Capital’, Leka Devatha’s ‘Real Estate at Work’, and Brittany Arnason’s ‘IGB Capital’ for multiple commercial syndications. Drew is a natural integrator, connecting people and leveraging their abilities for success. He holds a BS in Business Administration and Computer Programming and lives with his wife, Caiti, in central Missouri.

In this episode:

• The struggles of being a new investor
• The importance of  market research  when investing in real estate
• How  BrightInvestor will revolutionize the real estate market research, making it more simple and more accessible to the every-day person
• Creating a community you can count on
• The importance of building a network
• Growing your rental portfolio

Key Takeaways:

• Make yourself an asset to your community and network.
• Focus on building your network, that is when more opportunities will come.

Connect with Drew McCluskey:

• Website: www.BrightInvestor.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drew_mccluskey/ or https://www.instagram.com/brightinvestorofficial/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewMcCluskeyRE or https://twitter.com/_BrightInvestor

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“Money can’t be the why because money is just a tool to do the things that you want to do.” - Taylor Adams

Episode Summary:

From the dream of a white picket fence to cross-state investing, and influencer marketing. Taylor Adams found her keys to financial freedom and is now helping others on their financial journey. Learn the step-by-step process of cross-state long-term and short-term rentals, and the best ways to determine your ROI and meet your financial goals!

About Taylor Adams:

Taylor Adams is a real estate investor and finance content creator based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Taylor started investing in real estate in 2018, almost by accident, and became hooked on the financial freedom it allowed! Since then she has left her W2 job, bought and sold 6 investment properties across the US, built an investing portfolio of $3M, and with her experience, coached other aspiring real estate investors. You can find Taylor on her social channels sharing her adventures as a millennial mom, wine lover, home DIY enthusiast, and beauty fanatic!

In this episode:

• Focusing on the path not just the end result
• Out-of-state home hacking
• Evaluating out-of-state markets
• Managing your property managers
• Evaluating your cashflow and ROI to determine if renting or selling is in your best interest.
• Self-managing cross-state rental properties
• The importance of having the right systems in place as a landlord
• Aligning your goals to your why
• Finding established vacation homes and how to determine where to set up short-term vs long-term rentals
• Building a new brand and brand awareness on social media
• Influencer marketing platforms
• Influencer marketing vs affiliate marketing
• Finding your balance for your best ROI - bedroom count vs occupancy rate

Key Takeaways:

• Lean on your experts.
• Celebrate the small wins.

Connect with Taylor Adams:

• IG: www.instagram.com/taylorcolemanadams
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@taylorcolemanadams
• Website: www.taylorcolemanadams.com
• Bootcamp: www.taylorcolemanadams.com/bootcamp

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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“People let fear  run their world, run their life. You're afraid of everything.” - Dakota Schmur

Episode Summary:

Dakota Schmur joins SF25 from British Columbia to share her brilliant insights into mindsets, failure, growth, fear, and how to find your success! No one follows the same path, Dakota found hers in crypto and affiliate marketing, leaving her free to travel the world AND make money. Find a way to make your dreams come true that aligns with your values.

About Dakota Schmur

Dakota Schmur is a 22 year old entrepreneur who has taken advantage of creating an income online that has allowed her to travel and live in a bus full time! When COVID hit in 2020, she not only got laid off from her serving position, but also had been running a nail business that got shut down.

Instead of giving up Dakota chose to change with the times, she made the quick decision to pick up her life and hit the road to see what life had to offer. After a year of traveling and cherry picking, she realized something needed to change financially. Dakota made the decision to begin an online business through investing and become an affiliate marketing coach, this was a game changer.

Dakota discovered the ability to make money with just her phone, an option available to everyone, but that so few have taken advantage of. Dakota now has an international business spanning across seas that is still growing and she has the opportunity to help people do the same! With less stress, and a happy heart, Dakota now spends her life with her boyfriend and dog, seeking adventure and travel, helping people improve their financial situation wherever she can!

In this episode:

• Living a life of adventure, while running an international business
• Affiliate marketing - the how and why
• Binary, Crypto, FOREX, and NFTs - investing
• Fibonacci  - what it is and how it helps
• Letting go of fear  to find something better
• Changing your fear mindset
• Focusing on  what you CAN change
• Growing your follower count
• Living your life for YOU

Key Takeaways:

• Growth  and development lie outside your comfort zone.
• Don't let the "what ifs" keep you from trying.
• Failure is a good thing, it means you're learning.
• Focus on YOU. If you change you, the external factors will change too.

Connect with Dakota Schmur:

• Website:  https://yourgirldakota.com/
• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dakota_schmur/
• TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dakota.schmur
   

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“Even if it's just trial and error, sometimes that's what you have to do to figure out your strategy.” - Elizabeth  Armstrong

Episode Summary:

How do you get over 1,000 Instagram followers in less than 6 months?? Join Joel and Elizabeth as they discuss the keys to growing your following and why quantity is more important than quality. The most important thing you can do is just to DO IT, there are no shortcuts when you're trying to build something.

About Elizabeth Armstrong:

Elizabeth Armstrong is the Owner and Founder of Sea Bright Social LLC, a social media marketing company. She is an experienced marketing professional employing proven customer-employee relationship methods, and social media marketing. Elizabeth helps her clients grow and expand their social and professional media presence with fresh content that will deliver likes and clicks, the heartbeat of your brand. She works with business owners to develop short and long-term growth strategies to spread brand awareness across different platforms and execute the plan month to month.

In this episode:

• A 10,000 download goal
• Creating connections through podcasting
• The snowball effect of social media
• Quantity over quality
• Playing the long-term game, and playing to win
• People's attention is the new currency
• Lifting others up
• Finding a mentor

Key Takeaways:

• Consistency is the key to growth.
• Don't try to beat the algorithm, find the strategy that works for you and focus on consistency.
• Growth is not linear, it can take off at any time.

Connect with Elizabeth Armstrong:

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/seabrightsocialllc 
• Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/seabrightsocial_/
• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-armstrong-4a91ba157/
• Website:  https://seabrightsocial.us/
   

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“The only person who has the right answer is YOU.” - Brenden Kumarasamy

Episode Summary:

Brenden joins Strive for 25 from Canada to share how he became a high-level coach at the age of 26. Don't let your age be your restriction, if you have a talent, build on that and become the best!

About Brenden Kumarasamy:

Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.

In this episode:

• Learning from teaching
• Surrounding yourself with the “right” people
• Building yourself up to become the best
• Sacrificing what you WANT to do, to get the win
• Taking and giving advice
• Life changes as your point of view changes
• Random word exercise
• Easy ways to improve your speaking
• Cutting out the bad things
• Monetizing social media
• Creating good habits in life to create good habits in business
• The framework for maximizing your income, and limiting your spending
• Finding your zone of excellence

Key Takeaways:

• What you spend your time on, is what you will get better at.
• Accept your wins and losses to grow and improve.
• Live with your mom.
• Life will always have obstacles, the only thing you can control is how you respond.
• Be the dumbest in the room to learn, but be the smartest in the room with your clients.
• Don’t tell people what you do. Show them.

Connect with Brenden Kumarasamy:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks
• Website: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“It’s really created FOR you, so you can  use the loopholes and strategies so that you can reduce your overall tax liability” - Jeff Badu

Episode Summary:

Returning guest Jeff Badu goes into detail about flat taxes, different tax codes, and ways that business owners and entrepreneurs can leverage their taxes and use tax loopholes to reduce their overall tax liability!

About Jeff Badu:

Jeff Badu is a parallel entrepreneur and a wealth multiplier. He was born and raised in Ghana and came to the US when he was 8 years old. He’s a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the founder and CEO of Badu Enterprises, LLC, which is a multinational conglomerate that owns several key companies. His marquee company is Badu Tax Services, LLC, which is a CPA firm that specializes in tax preparation, tax planning, and tax representation for individuals and businesses. The firm has over 3,000 clients across all 50 states in the US and over 25 countries. Another key company is Badu Investments, LLC, which is a real estate investment company that acquires residential and commercial rental real estate properties in areas such as the South Side of Chicago in efforts to restore traditionally underserved areas. The company has over 100 rental apartment units. What sparked his interest in launching these companies is his passion for helping people minimize their tax liability and ultimately multiplying their money by investing it and building multi-generational wealth. His purpose in life is to inspire and support the super-hungry to take hold of infinite resources in order to create an abundant lifestyle.

He’s extremely passionate about financial literacy and currently hosts various financial literacy workshops throughout the country. He’s a public speaker and his overall mission in life is very simple: to make a lasting positive impact in as many lives as possible, especially when it comes to their finances.

In this episode:

• Flat tax - what makes it "unfair"
• Benefitting from tax codes
• Types of tax deductions
• Types of tax credits
• Leveraging property depreciation as a tax deduction
• Tax loopholes and incentives
• How tax codes effect the US economy
• The future of the US economy

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t be the one paying taxes,  be the one saving by doing something good.
• Your most important habits are the intangible ones.
• Hire a tax expert to help you leverage your tax loopholes.

Connect with Jeff Badu:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbadu32/
• www.jeffbadu.com or www.badutaxservices.com
• 773-819-5675
• DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT JEFF'S  BOOKS  FOR EVEN MORE: https://www.jeffbadu.com/#purpose-books

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

Episode Summery:

Learn about types of loans and how to leverage your loans to build wealth using the stair step method!

In this episode:

• Residential loans
• Commercial loans
• Down payment plans
• Zero down loans

Key Takeaways:

• Know your loan options and how to leverage them to achieve your goals.

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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"Real estate has some of the greatest tax benefits out there.” - Marc Oshiro

Episode Summary:

Marc joins SF25 from across the ocean in Hawaii! He shares his great insight into investing in real estate out of state. Learn some of the great tax benefits that come with real estate investing, and why it can be less risky than relying on your 401k, pension plan, or social security! 

About Marc Oshiro:

For 15 years Marc Oshiro has been helping the community as a Honolulu Fire Fighter, he has found another avenue to help people by joining RE/MAX Honolulu. The move was designed to help people begin their journey to building generational wealth. Marc and his team want to exceed your expectations. As a homeowner, local and out of state real estate investor and landlord Marc will help navigate you through this evolving market. He has aligned himself with one of the largest real estate firms in the country that can provide cutting-edge strategies. RE/MAX Honolulu is that company. The RE/MAX Honolulu team is here to serve you in all your real estate needs from selling, buying, investing and property management. Their job is to help you reach your homeownership potential and financial independence.

In this episode:

• The benefits of investing out of state
• Tax benefits to being a landlord/owning rental property
• Ways to network and gain knowledge in the real estate world
• Transfer title fees
• Becoming a real estate investor in high cost areas
• Why investing in real estate is LESS risky than relying on a 401k, or pension that someone else controls.
• Starting with single family homes, and making a syndicate your end game for a more passive income.

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t compare your year one to someone else's year ten.
• Let time work for you.
• Take your future into your own hands! Do you know where your money is going? When you invest in real estate you are in charge of where your money goes and how it grows.
• There's always more than one way to do something.

Connect with Marc Oshiro:

• https://www.instagram.com/financial_f.i.r.e_fighter/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoshiro
• https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialF.I.R.EFighter
• https://marcoshiro.remax.com/

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv