In this episode, we get creative about:

Learning from failure and success.

Whether or not we think you need college in order to have financial literacy.

How Jeff has lost large amounts of money, and how he has been able to rebuild and create the successful business he has now.

Resources + Links:

Follow Jeff on Instagram | @jefftomasulo

Find more resources on Jeff’s website

https://www.tacticalincome.com/

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Show Notes:

Wall Street, Billionaires, Rock Bottom, and building a life where you can buy back time! This episode is full of stories of all of the above! I’m excited to share this conversation with Jeff Tomasulo! Jeff shares how he went from bartender, to getting his first job as an assistant trader at Wall Street, doubling his yearly salary with a single bonus. Jeff tells a handful of personal stories which are full of lessons from the importance of relationships to his knowledge of investing. We all need money, that is a fact. Sadly most people, if they don’t intentionally seek it out, won’t get an education in financial literacy! Tune in for some insight into how Jeff dove into learning financial literacy, and how he’s applied it to build wealth!

02:50 Seeing the full pictures of the ups and downs of building a career and business.

05:30 How time freedom gives you the flexibility to roll with the punches.

08:40 What led you to become a hedge fund manager?

12:00 How did you learn financial literacy?

15:15 Going from bartender to assistant trader on Wall Street.

18:40 The power of being hungry to learn.

21:15 What gave you the confidence to take risks and bet on yourself?

25:00 How I lost 8 figures, when I stopped investing in what I knew best.

28:45 Hitting rock bottom, and being faced with the need to make a big decision.

34:30 How have you learned from analyzing failures and successes?

41:00 What, and who, do you need in place to succeed?48:15 The importance of understanding the different asset classes.

52:30 Are you studying other investments the same way you search for a car?

56:40 We all need money, we need to understand it.

01:01:30 The power of learning from people who have the life you want to create.

01:09:00 How have you pushed past limiting beliefs?

01:22:15 How can I diversify my investments?

01:25:00 How to learn investment strategies.

01:29:50 The commonalities Jeff see’s in his wealthy clients.

01:32:00 How do you buy back time?

In this episode, we get creative about:

How we can benefit by observing the actions of people who are living a “first class” life.

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When you step up to the signs that say “First Class” and “Coach”, which one do you pick? While I’m sharing some things I’ve observed on flights, you can apply the same thought process to anywhere you go. What are the habits and actions of the people who have created the success in their lives that you want for yourself? What do they do that sets them apart from the masses of people who live average lives? Tune in as I share why I choose to fly First Class, and the differences I have seen time and time again between the people sitting in first class, and those in coach. Do you agree or disagree? Send me a DM on Instagram with your thoughts!

02:15 Why I choose to fly First Class.

04:00 Things I’ve observed people do in First Class.

07:50 Do you observe the people who are living the life you want for yourself?

In this episode, we get creative about:

The benefits of collaborating with other experts you trust!How to balance scaling your business, and making sure your business fits your lifestyle along the way.

The mindset you need to have to lead a team!

Resources + Links:

Learn more about Alison

https://www.compassrealtywi.com/

Find out more and order merch from Alison’s women’s entrepreneurship community

https://www.compassrealtywi.com/compass-t-shirt-co/

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Think of what you could do in your business if you collaborated with other experts and put your creative minds and resources together! In this episode, I’m joined by realtor and leader of the #1 team in her market, Alison Blanchard! In the short time Alison and I have known each other, we’ve been able to make multiple deals happen together and we’re here to share how we’ve made them happen! A major theme of this podcast is making sure we’re building businesses that will give us the time and money freedom we’re after. So join us as we dive into mindset, scaling your business, and knowing when to lean in to new strategies or stay away from shiny object syndrome!

02:30 Meet Alison Blanchard!

06:00 How 7 figures worth of sales have come from one connection.

11:50 Ways agents can think outside of the box to make deals happen.

13:30 How do you let go of scarcity mindset as an agent?

18:00 The power of collaborating with someone you trust that has a different area of expertise.

21:00 How is your business changing as you’ve added this option of doing creative financing?

28:15 How do you differentiate between something valuable for your business and having shiny object system?

36:00 How do you create your business that can reach your big goals AND work for the lifestyle you want?

40:40 Getting your mindset in the right place to reach your goals in your business.

45:15 How do you plan ahead in your business to be able to scale?

53:40 How can we learn more about this process, and about Compass Realty?

56:00 Are you looking to get into a home or become a real estate investor?

In this episode, we get creative about:

How to recognize opportunities when they come along!Ways to ditch the excuses, and take action.

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When was the last time you had an opportunity knock at your door? Did you take action? We ALL have had moments where we weren’t paying attention, or let an opportunity pass us by that would have been incredible for us. In this episode, we’re talking about ways to recognize and be prepared for opportunities when they come knocking! I’m sharing some times I’ve had opportunities come my way, and what happened for me and the people I was able to help by paying attention to the knock!

01:30 The difference between successful people, and those that aren’t as successful as they could be.

03:00 How to pay attention to the opportunities that come knocking.

05:30 How to kick the excuses that are holding you back!

08:40 What happens when you DON’T pay attention to the knock?

10:15 The time I was able to get a couple into a home in 2 weeks, and help a friend through that deal!

In this episode, we get creative about:

How Benjamin Daniels has built his business to be able to work from anywhere.

How to close more deals, and make more money as a loan officer through Rent-to-Own.

Resources + Links:

Learn more about Benjamin on his website

Benjaminmortgage.com

Connect with Benjamin on Instagram | @mortgage_benny

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If you’re new here, you’ll quickly learn that we’re big fans of Rent-to-Own. They can be the biggest win-win for everyone involved! If you’re a loan officer, or simply curious to learn more about what these deals look like from an investor perspective, this episode is for you! I’m joined with Mortgage Loan Originator, Benjamin Daniels! As a loan officer, he shares how he’s been able to grow his business by helping close more deals through Rent-to-Own, while being able to work remotely! Doing these types of deals not only help families get into a home when they’ve been turned down from getting their own mortgage, but it also helps you grow your business as you become a resource to Realtors when they know you’ll find a way to make every deal happen!

02:30 Meet Mortgage Loan Originator Benjamin Daniels!

05:15 How have you structured your business so that you can work from anywhere?

14:00 How are you getting creative and turning a turndown into a success?

21:20 What is your average loan size, and typical commission per loan?

26:50 Do you work with investors in these rent-to-own deals?

29:40 How to help a single client and turn that 1 relationship into 4 or 5 deals.

35:15 Find more resources to turn “trash” into cash!

In this episode, we get creative about:

Simple ways to get out of a funk!

How to tap into what brings you joy and motivates you to take action!

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We all know what it feels like to be in a funk! I mean, we’re all human. Having a positive mindset and enjoying life as I’m working towards my goals is something that's super important to me. When I catch myself in a funk, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for tapping back into a grateful and positive mindset. Not only will you shorten your suffering by intentionally getting back into a good headspace, but everything in your life and business will run better too! Tune in to hear those tricks and best advice I’ve picked up along the way to go from funk to fantastic!

02:15 Are you building positive or negative momentum?

04:00 The best advice I’ve gotten for how to get out of a funk.

07:20 What to listen to, and STOP listening to so you can change your mood!

09:00 One of my personal goals that I can tap into to motivate myself.

In this episode, we get creative about:

How I went from bankruptcy, to being a real estate investor.

How I bought a property with someone else’s money, and turned it into a cash flowing Airbnb!

Questions to ask investors and sellers to make a win-win deal for everyone involved!

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Show Notes:

We’ve had the chance to hear from some incredible guests! Today I’m sharing how I personally got into learning about skipping over the banks to buying properties and how I bought a cash flowing short term rental for no money down! Money wants a purpose, it doesn’t do you any good simply sitting in a savings account. You want to put your money to work to make more money. Knowing this I’ve been able to create win after win, helping investors make their money work for them by becoming the bank rather than letting their money just sit losing value. Tune in to hear the power questions I ask to get the conversation started, and how you can duplicate buying a home with no money down.

01:00 Let’s talk about creating cash flow with short term rentals!03:50 How did I get into real estate back when I couldn’t qualify for a loan?

06:00 Power questions to ask sellers to make a win-win deal.

08:15 How I started the conversation with the seller to buy this Airbnb property with ZERO money down.

11:00 Why would it make sense to the seller to make this deal?

14:00 Let’s do the math on how to play this game over and over!

In this episode, we get creative about:

The power of investing in your growth, connections, and intentional rest.

Ways we’re creating time and financial freedom.

Resources + Links:

Check out this book mentioned in this episode:

Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

Connect with Al Nicoletti 

Instagram | @attorneynicoletti

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/flattorneynicoletti/

Website | https://alnicoletti.com/

Tune in to Al’s podcast | The Al Nicoletti Show

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At the end of the day, what we’re after is time freedom! Today’s guest also happens to be passionate about travel and creating time and financial freedom. Al Nicolett is a Probate and Real Estate Law Attorney, speaker, and fellow podcast host! In this episode, we dive into how Al was led to the niche he’s in as an attorney, and the benefit of focusing on a niche! As someone who is on tour and constantly traveling, we talk about the power of working hard (or even better…working SMART) and playing hard so that you can build your empire and enjoy the journey along the way.

03:00 Meet “The Florida Probate Attorney” Al Nicoletti.

07:20 The value of the skill of problem solving.

12:40 What would you say to someone who has rarely encountered probate issues?

21:15 Questions to ask to overcome problems while staying out of the weeds.

22:30 What has your journey looked like specializing as a probate and Real Estate Law Attorney?

30:00 The doors that have opened for us because of masterminds.

33:15 How our businesses have grown by investing in events and collaborating with others.

36:20 How are you creating lifestyle and financial freedom?

42:00 How has your schedule changed as you’ve been traveling on tour?

47:00 Ways to work efficiently so you can work hard and play hard too!

In this episode, we get creative about:

The difference between people who only consume vs people who apply what they’re learning.

How to get out of your own way and go to the next level.

Why it’s easier to be  100% committed than 80% committed.

How to filter through your thoughts to determine what is serving you, and what isn’t.

Resources + Links:

Check out these books mentioned in the episode

The One Minute Millionaire by Robert Allen

The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran

Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Breaking the Habit of Being You by Joe Dispenza

Get more resources on John’s website

Leaseoptionclasses.com

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Let’s talk about Mindset! Today’s guest is bringing the energy and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject of the psychology of success, not because of a fancy degree but because he is a lifelong learner! I’m excited to have John Jackson on the show! John is here to share some incredible resources you can use AND how to make sure you’re applying the things you are learning. Are you someone who takes quick action and pivots, or do you tend to want to learn and think over the details until you feel like you have all the answers before you take action? Regardless of where you are, we’re talking about the mindset (and how to shift it) to zone in on success!

01:50 Meet the guy that helps sellers who can’t sell, and buyers who can’t buy, John Jackson!

06:00 The difference between people who apply what they’re learning and those who simply consume.

11:30 How do you navigate pushing past your comfort zone to the next level?

16:15 The power of mentors, and not waiting until you know everything before moving forward.

21:20 Questions I ask myself to gain clarity on what I can and can’t control.

24:40 Why is it easier to be 100% committed than being 80% committed?

30:15 Similarities and differences between investing in college, and investing in learning Real Estate.

35:00 You can’t control the results, but you can control your actions!

38:30 What do your top students do that create success?

42:00 Do you time block?

In this episode, we get creative about:

How to calculate the income you need to create the lifestyle you want!

How Jesse changed his career by investing in a $1000 course.

Ways to get clear on what to delegate.

Resources + Links:

Check out Joe’s free training and get his free book:

Sloclass.com

Listen to Joe’s podcast | Real Estate Investing Mastery 

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If you could design your perfect day, what would it be? In this episode, we’re joined by friend, mentor, fellow podcast host, and wholesaling expert, Joe McCall! Both Joe and I share experiences when we were on a trip, and had the moment of realization that we’d created the ability to extend the trip without having to ask for permission from anyone. That is such an incredible feeling. Getting to work from anywhere in the world because you’ve built multiple streams of income and the freedom to work anywhere you have access to the internet. So many people are after more money, in this episode we share that it’s so much more about time freedom. Listen in to this episode for ways to reverse engineer the lifestyle you want to create for you and your family! 

03:00 What do you want your life to look like?

06:15 How to calculate the income you need to make for the lifestyle you want.

13:15 Better questions to ask yourself to design the business that works for your life.

18:40 How Jesse got started learning about lease options with a $1000 course.

25:00 Reverse engineering the career you want to have.

28:15 If you had to start over from scratch and money wasn’t a concern, what would you do?

33:00 How do you decide what to delegate?

40:40 What tips do you have for podcasting?