In this episode, we sit down with Sean Martin. He is a successful entrepreneur and business owner. He grew up in the Bronx during the late 80s and early 90s and faced many challenges and hardships. Now, he is dedicated to giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of young people. Sean is the founder of R.e.a.l. Success Mentors, a program that aims to empower underserved youth, transform 10 million inner-city students into real-life success stories, and provide them with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Sean Martin shares his journey from growing up in the Bronx to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of learning from trial and error and the impact that mentors and positive influences can have on young people. Sean is passionate about giving back and helping youth realize their potential. He also discusses the power of belief in oneself and the ability to overcome obstacles. Sean's story is a testament to the fact that success is possible, regardless of one's background or circumstances.

Key Takeaways:

• Growing up in challenging environments can shape the trajectory of one's life.
• The ages of 12 to 22 are crucial for personal development and shaping one's future.
• Learning from mistakes and experiencing hardships can lead to personal growth and resilience.
• Giving back and making a positive impact on others is a fulfilling and selfless act.
• Belief in oneself and the ability to overcome obstacles are essential for success.
• Success is not limited by one's background or circumstances.

 New episode every Wednesday!

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 Instagram: @theseanmartin, @r.e.a.l.mentors
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Tiktok: @seanmartinspeaker

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In this episode, we sit down with Fouad Bazzi. He is a real estate investor and entrepreneur based in Detroit, Michigan. He has a background in banking and has built a successful portfolio of short-term rental properties. Fouad is passionate about building relationships and creating awesome experiences for his guests.

Fouad shares his journey from the corporate world to short-term rentals. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and finding the right mastermind groups to grow and learn from. Fouad also shares his core values, including health, peace, love, and travel, and how they guide his business decisions. He believes in work-life integration rather than balance and encourages couples to align their goals and support each other's ambitions. Fouad emphasizes the importance of purpose, ownership, and control of one's time in finding happiness and success. He also discusses the importance of finding one's why and going deep rather than wide in pursuing goals.

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Connect with Fouad!
 Instagram: @fouadbazzi_airbnb
LinkTree: @fouBNB
Facebook: @foubazzi
Linkedin: Fouad Bazzi

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Claire Bays is a CrossFit athlete, coach, and nutrition and fitness coach. She overcame her alcohol addiction and now helps others on their wellness journeys.

In this episode, Claire shares her journey from growing up in a small town in Oklahoma to overcoming alcohol addiction and finding her passion for fitness. She emphasizes the importance of community and support in her recovery and the transition to a healthier lifestyle. She believes in the power of slow progress and meeting individuals where they are on their wellness journey. She also encourages people to focus on real, nutrient-dense foods and to find joy in movement. Claire's story is a testament to the transformative power of making positive changes in one's life.

She also discusses the challenges and pressures faced by fitness professionals and the importance of authenticity in the industry. She also highlights the benefits and drawbacks of the internet and social media, emphasizing the need to use these tools in a way that promotes personal growth and connection. Also, she shares her own experiences with spirituality and the role it has played in her transformation. She concludes by discussing the importance of curiosity and a willingness to learn and change in personal development.
 
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Instagram: @clairebays
Listen to Conversations with Claire Podcast!
LinkTree: linktr.ee/clairebays
clairebayscoach.com

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Aileen Grimesey is a healthcare professional with over 12 years of experience in the industry. She and her husband own and operate residential care facilities for the elderly in the Bay Area. Aileen is passionate about providing compassionate care and helping others start their own facilities.
 
 In this episode, Aileen shares her journey in the healthcare industry, her passion for helping others, and how she started to have residential care facilities for the elderly in the Bay Area. She discusses the process of obtaining licenses, finding caregivers, and attracting residents. She also explains the concept of residential care facilities (RCFEs) and the difference between RCFEs and nursing homes. Aileen discusses the day-to-day operations of running a facility, including hiring caregivers, managing administrative tasks, and providing quality care for residents. She also highlights the growing demand for RCFEs due to the aging population and the potential for profitability in this industry. Aileen emphasizes the importance of building relationships and networking with other professionals in the field.

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 Instagram: @aileen.grimesey
Tiktok: @ailes.grimesey
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Jeff Welgan is an investor strategist at Blueprint Home Loans with 19 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He specializes in helping clients build and scale their real estate businesses, providing guidance and expertise in financing options for real estate investors.
 
In this episode, Jeff shares his expertise in the mortgage industry and provides insights into the current market conditions. He discusses the challenges and complexities of mortgage lending for real estate investors and emphasizes the importance of simplifying the process. Jeff also explains the shift in the market and the impact of government policies on real estate investors. He highlights the opportunities for first-time homebuyers and the strategies for scaling a real estate portfolio. Jeff also discusses various financing options available for real estate investors, including portfolio lending, non-recourse options, cross-collateralization, and hard money loans. He emphasizes the importance of maximizing cash flow and cash-on-cash returns in real estate investments. Jeff also explains the benefits and considerations of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) and the use of bank statement loans for business owners. He concludes by encouraging listeners to stay committed to their real estate goals and surround themselves with the right people.
 
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Connect with Jeff Welgan!
Call (888) 343-1043
bpinvestorteam.com
Instagram: @jeff.themortgageexpert
 
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Fraser Bayley is a strength coach and nutritionist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and business owners optimize their health to improve their overall well-being and performance. He has a background in nutrition and physiology and has worked with high-profile clients such as musicians and entrepreneurs. 
 
In this episode, Fraser shares his personal journey of overcoming mental health issues and transforming his health through nutrition and lifestyle changes. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health as an entrepreneur and explains how food choices and lifestyle factors can impact brain chemistry and hormonal balance. He also discusses the connection between mental health and physical health and provides practical tips for improving overall well-being.

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LinkTree
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Youtube: @FraserBayley
Facebook: Fraser Bayley
Superhuman Travel Protocol: [Download Here]
Superhuman Blood Work Blueprint: [Download Here]
 
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Tollens. He is a real estate investor and entrepreneur based in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the co-founder of several businesses, including a boutique hotel company, a construction company, a property management company, and a roll-off dumpster business. He shared how his journey started with flipping houses and then evolved into managing job sites for a TV show. When that opportunity ran its course, he pivoted to HOA management, which eventually led him to start his own service-based business. This ability to adapt and pivot has been a key factor in Dan's success.
 
Dan shares his journey from flipping houses to building a successful real estate empire. Dan shared his journey from starting out in the construction industry to building a thriving business empire that includes boutique hotels, new construction projects, and a trash removal company. Throughout our conversation, Dan provided valuable insights into his mindset and approach to business, shedding light on the key factors that have contributed to his success and discussing the challenges of managing contractors and the need for clear expectations and communication. He emphasizes the importance of having an abundance mindset and being open to new opportunities. Dan also discusses the value of building a strong team and the role of sports in shaping his entrepreneurial mindset. He shares insights on how to balance work and personal life and the importance of being at peace with your decisions.

 New episode every Wednesday!

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Connect with Dan Tollens!

• Instagram: @dan_tollens 
•  Youtube: @coastalchronicles8302 
•  Facebook: Coastal Chronicles 
• www.danandcassietollens.com

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Diya Liu. Diya's journey is truly inspiring as she went from being a patent litigation attorney to achieving financial freedom through real estate. Her success includes owning and managing STRs and expanding her ventures to include boutique hotels. She now owns four boutique hotels and a dozen short-term rentals across the USA. She has become a seasoned traveler, actively seeking creative financing options and below-market deals in different parts of the USA. Not only does she invest in properties, but she also connects with local hospitality operators and shares her expertise to empower others to follow a similar path. In addition to her real estate ventures, Diya is the co-founder and CEO of Welcome Capital, a hospitality fund that focuses on supporting hotel and short-term rental projects. Her dedication and accomplishments in the industry make her a true leader for all aspiring investors.
 
 In this episode, she shares her journey from the legal field to real estate investing. She explains how she transitioned from short-term rentals to hotels and the advantages of investing in the hotel industry, her experiences in negotiating contracts and the importance of thorough due diligence in today's ever-changing landscape of short-term rentals, her insights into the future of this industry and the crucial role that research and preparation play in achieving success, the intricacies of negotiating contracts, dealing with regulations, and the future of short-term rentals,, the importance of focusing on one real estate strategy and provides insights into finding and analyzing hotel deals, and the need to stop qualifying oneself and to be confident in one's unique set of skills.
 
 This episode is jam-packed with a lot of information for all of our Hotel, short-term rental, and Airbnb Investors out there, so grab your pen and paper, take a listen, and take action!

New episodes every Wednesday!
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·      Instagram – @diyaesq (https://www.instagram.com/diyaesq/)

·      https://www.facebook.com/groups/AirbnbProfessional

·      https://www.flowcode.com/page/welcomecapital

Hotel Investment Bootcamp & Exclusive Western NC Market Tour 2023!

This 5-day event is an intensive deep dive into the hotel investment industry, punctuated with a captivating tour of the New Western North Carolina (NC) market.
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In this episode, we had an awesome conversation with Alvin Uy. He is a successful real estate investor who immigrated to the US from the Philippines at the age of 12. Alvin diversified his investments and started flipping houses and building his rental portfolio in Los Angeles. He is the CEO of a design agency and uses the profits to invest in real estate. Recently, he decided to pivot 100% to real estate and closed down his design agency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alvin has discovered ADUs and started a construction company, scaling operations and planning to build a fund shortly. He is also scaling Airbnbs and partnering with Rafa. Alvin's focus is on building generational wealth for his family.

Take a listen as Alvin shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity as an immigrant to the United States, rising to become a Taekwondo Olympian, and his experience of how he used his trauma to fuel his success and how he is now using his story to inspire and encourage others. Alvin also discusses his journey as a product developer, including his experience on Shark Tank, and how he eventually pivoted to real estate investing. Not only that, he also shares his insights on finding deals, analyzing properties, and working with mentors in the real estate industry. He talks about his pivot to real estate investing after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, his focus on ADUs (accessory dwelling units), and his partnerships in scaling operations.
 
 Alvin emphasizes the importance of community and feedback. He challenges himself to constantly pivot and slay his dragons, identifying discomfort as a guide to determining if he's headed in the right direction. So, grab your pen and paper, take a listen, and take action!

Connect with Alvin Uy!
Instagram: @alvinized (https://www.instagram.com/alvinized/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-uy-aa84426
Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.com/Alvinized/

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Join us as we have an awesome conversation with Mercedes Sanchez. She went to high school specifically for hospitality, which led to a full-ride scholarship to UNLV, for hospitality. She then worked in hospitality sales for Four Seasons Resorts International for 8 years plus. So, by bringing together her hospitality and real estate experience, it all led to a six-figure business.

We explored hospitality and real estate, diving deep into Mercedes' remarkable journey of starting a midterm rental company. Throughout our discussions, we unravel the incredible benefits of hotel college and the vast opportunities that lie within the hospitality industry. Drawing from our own experiences, we share invaluable insights on how to rapidly grow a real estate portfolio and navigate the intricacies of co-hosting properties.

We also delve into the nuances of co-hosting properties in the vibrant city of Los Angeles and the art of nurturing strong relationships with clients. We discuss the importance of collaboration within the midterm rental market, shedding light on the significance of referrals and the responsibilities that accompany them. We also talked about client expectations and the essential requirements for achieving success in midterm rentals. Furthermore, we explore effective strategies for maximizing cash flow through co-hosting luxury homes, leveraging market data and comps to make smart real estate investments, and implementing key principles of efficient property management.

Tune in for this one as we explore the vast possibilities of hospitality and real estate. So, here we go! Listen, grab those notes, and take action!

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Connect with Mercedes Sanchez!
IG - https://www.instagram.com/mbxhomes/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mbxhomes
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCQOrBWTaLoUH5xeA6EGuAXw 

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