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  • In this episode, host Chris Prefontaine reconnects with his coach and mentor, Brett Gilliland, CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs. Brett shares insights from his years of helping businesses scale, including strategies to transition from solopreneurship to building a high-performing team. Drawing on his experiences leading organizational development at Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) and guiding businesses through their seven- to eight-figure journeys, Brett offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow.

    From understanding the stages of business growth to avoiding common pitfalls, this conversation is packed with value for anyone eager to take their business to the next level.

    Key Talking Points of the Episode

    00:00 Introduction

    03:17 The mental shifts required to transition from solopreneurship to scaling a business

    05:19 What it takes to scale a business successfully

    07:56 How Elite Entrepreneurs helps businesses scale the right way

    11:10 The key stages of business growth: going from $100K to $1M and beyond

    13:34 How to avoid “5-to-9 management” in your business

    20:24 The importance of understanding your numbers and tracking revenue per employee

    24:34 Elite Entrepreneurs programs for businesses under $1M

    27:20 Brett’s advice for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses

    Quotables

    “Scaling isn’t for everyone, but for those who want it, the path is clear and achievable.”

    “Your network is your net worth—partner with the right people to make growth possible.”

    “You can do this. It’s not for an elect few; it’s for anyone willing to learn, act, and persist.”

    Links

    Elite Entrepreneurs

    https://growwithelite.com

    Brett Gilliland

    [email protected]

    Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime

    https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    FREE Master’s Class

    https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    FREE Workshop

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    QLS Homestudy Course

    https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    Investor Resources

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

    3 Paydays Apprentice

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice

    In the Trenches Bootcamp

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

    REI Blackbook

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD

  • Not everybody gets dealt with winning cards in life, but that doesn’t mean you can no longer win. It’s all about the mindset you have and the actions you’re taking to overcome the challenges that life has for you.

    This is not just a motivational speech to get you going, this is a lesson that life has taught many of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. The way you approach challenges in life is what will determine whether you will fail or succeed, and if you’re serious about changing your life for the better, you need to understand what to do with the challenges as they come to you.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What challenges in life really are

    How the Law of Polarity works

    How your childhood affects your mindset as an adult

    Why sacrifices are important if you want to succeed

    What perseverance can help you achieve in life

    How you should be approaching challenges in life

    What you need to understand about the people you’re meeting

    How challenges will build your character

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://smartrealestate.com/apprentice-pod

    In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

    REI Blackbook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD

    Additional resources:




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  • Jay Conner is a seasoned real estate professional with experience in the industry that goes all the way back to as early as 2003. He started investing in real estate through traditional financing strategies and after the 2008 crash, started exploring the world of private money.

    Today, Jay is considered a private money expert through his effective systems and strategies to raise private capital mixed with his expertise in creative financing. He offers actionable tips on leveraging private money to maximize profits, emphasizing the importance of networking, educating lenders, and “making the rules” when it comes to financing real estate deals.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What private money is

    How you can use private money in real estate

    Why Jay decided to stay in single-family real estate

    Where to find private money for your investments

    The benefits of growing your warm market for private money

    How to decide on an exit strategy for a deal

    How much private money is available for real estate investors today

    When you should start raising private money for your deals

    Where you can get a copy of Where to Get the Money Now

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://smartrealestate.com/apprentice-pod

    In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

    REI Blackbook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD

    Additional resources:

    Raising Private Money with Jay Conner

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/raising-private-money-with-jay-conner/id1266331428?i=1000633329079

    Private Money Power

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/private-money-power-with-jay-conner/id1266331428?i=1000479714074

    Where to Get the Money Now

    https://www.jayconner.com/chrispre

  • Josh Culler, the CEO of Culler Media, is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and marketing expert with over 10 years of experience in the real estate space under his belt. He has played a significant role in the growth of many real estate businesses through organic content marketing and he continues to do so with his expertise.

    Josh and his team have helped real estate businesses pivot through many market cycles and today, he is focused on spreading the word about the value of content marketing in generating motivated seller leads.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What REI Marketing Weekly is about

    How Josh got into marketing for real estate investors

    How content marketing can generate motivated seller leads

    What real estate investors need to understand about content marketing

    How you can achieve results from organic content marketing

    Why your content topics matter

    How you can get better at creating content for marketing

    How you should approach the idea of investing in your content

    What you can do to minimize the time you spend creating content

    Why having your videos edited is important in content marketing

    How you can connect with Josh and learn about content marketing

    How to overcome the hurdle of getting started in creating content

    Resources:

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

    In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp

    REI Blackbook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD

    Additional resources:

    REI Marketing Weekly

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rei-marketing-weekly-with-josh-culler/id1501711912

    Josh Culler

    https://www.instagram.com/joshkculler/

    https://www.facebook.com/cullerjosh/

    [email protected]



  • Eddie Speed is the Founder of NoteSchool, an organization dedicated to providing education to real estate investors who want to explore the note industry. He is one of the most influential people in real estate investing, buying more than 50,000 notes through 44 years of experience in note buying.

    He has been with us in many episodes in the past and we’re always looking forward to our time with him because of the level of experience and amount of knowledge he is always willing to provide. Listen to this episode to learn what’s going on in the note buying market and why you should look into diversifying your investments with mortgage notes!

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    Who Eddie Speed is

    What the note buying market looks like today

    How the mortgage note inventory affects the real estate market

    What’s going on in the multifamily market

    How note investing really works

    Where you can find discounted mortgage notes to invest in

    Why you should focus on seller financed notes today

    How to evaluate notes before buying them

    What you will learn from NoteSchool

    What the risks of note investing are

    What kind of properties Eddie is investing in today

    How you should be deciding on what assets to invest in

    What strategy Eddie uses in note investing today

    How you can get involved in NoteSchool

    Resources:

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

    In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp

    Additional resources:

    FREE Note Investing Class

    https://www.noteschool.com/smart

  • Jeremy Beland and his wife have achieved remarkable success in real estate in a shorter amount of time than what most investors go through. They started their journey in real estate while still employed full-time with only $11,000 capital, investing about 50% of it in coaching.

    Over the years, Jeremy and his wife have closed over 450 off-market deals in multiple markets, hitting 6-figure profits consistently. Today, he is focused on guiding investors through coaching while simultaneously building his portfolio through different strategies, including creative financing.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What Jeremy’s background is

    How the 2008 crash impacted Jeremy’s life

    How Jeremy got into real estate investing

    What benefits you can get from investing in coaching

    What Jeremy did to overcome his limiting beliefs

    What kind of deals Jeremy is focused on today

    Why Jeremy decided to start coaching investors

    What kind of support Jeremy provides as a coach

    What it really takes to gain momentum in real estate

    Why realistic expectations are important in real estate

    What role your coach will have in your journey

    Resources:

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

    In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp

    Additional resources:

    Jeremy Beland

    https://www.instagram.com/jeremybeland_/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremybeland/

  • Jessica Johnson is a mental health professional who wanted to get into real estate investing before she joined the Wicked Smart community. Today, she is still working in the mental health field, managing staff at an outpatient clinic, while working on her real estate investments as one of our High 6 members.

    Jessica has been part of the Wicked Smart Community for a little over 2 years now and she has significantly grown within that time period. She has gone from not knowing anything about real estate to closing her own deals while managing her full-time job and family, and she is on the show today to share the journey.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What Jessica’s background is

    How Jessica found Smart Real Estate Coach

    How things have gotten easier for Jessica since joining the Wicked Smart Community

    What helped Jessica get better in her calls

    What the 8 Traits video can help you with

    How Jessica has been managing her time since having her baby

    How the Wicked Smart Community provides support to its members

    What Jessica is focused on today

    How much Jessica is making on her deals now

    What lessons Jessica has learned from doing deals through the years

    What the future looks like for Jessica

    What Jessica’s experience has been like in the Wicked Smart Community

    Resources:

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

    In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp

    Additional resources:

  • Trevor Thompson is a seasoned real estate investor from Austin, Texas, who has 31 syndication deals under his belt. He participated in 20 of those syndication deals as a limited partner and in 11 as a general partner.

    Trevor is currently the VP of Investor Engagement at Massive Capital and he is focused on building a network for investors to get educated and supported on their investing journey. Aside from all this, he is also on a mission to help 1,000 people reach financial independence through real estate investing.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    How Trevor got into syndications

    Why it makes sense for people to start investing in real estate early

    How much your life could change if you start investing early

    How mentorship helped Trevor in his real estate journey

    What kind of deals Trevor is focused on today

    What commercial real estate is really about

    How retail real estate deals work in today’s market

    What the future looks like for Massive Capital

    What the most common mistakes are in real estate investing

    What Trevor’s goals are for his investments

    How you can get in touch with Trevor

    What new investors should focus on to find success

    What Trevor’s thoughts are on the market we have today

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit https://go.3paydays.com/qls-2024 for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

    Additional resources:

    In the Trenches Bootcamp

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp

    K Trevor Thompson

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktrevorthompson/

  • Judy Richard is a member of the Wicked Smart Community who started her journey in real estate long before we did, exploring different areas of the industry, while working a full-time job in pharmaceuticals. Her goal is to break away from her golden handcuffs and retire from the pharmaceutical industry to focus on real estate investing, and that’s what creative financing is helping her do today.

    As of today, Judy has joined multiple programs within the Wicked Smart community, starting with the 90-day jumpstart that we have since replaced with the 3-Paydays Apprentice program. She is a testament to the level of support that the Wicked Smart Community provides its members and she is here to tell us more about her journey.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    How Judy found Smart Real Estate Coach

    What it was like for Judy to join the Wicked Smart Community

    How Judy got into real estate investing

    How building a relationship with sellers can help you with your deals

    Why Judy wants to do real estate full-time

    How Judy is managing having a full-time job and real estate investing on the side

    How much virtual assistants are costing Judy

    What benefits you can get from being part of the Wicked Smart Community

    What kind of support you can expect from the Wicked Smart Community

    What Judy’s goals are for the future

    How the In the Trenches Bootcamp is different from QLS Live

    What Judy’s advice is for people who want to get into real estate today

    How our programs can help you get into creative real estate

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit https://go.3paydays.com/qls-2024 for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/master


    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris247


    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course


    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/reso....

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

    Additional resources:

    In the Trenches Bootcamp

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp

  • At this point, we all know that real estate investing is one of the best ways to build wealth and achieve financial freedom, but there is still a large majority of people who don’t know how and where to begin. It can seem pretty simple if you’re already familiar with this industry, but for someone who is new, the abundance of information can be daunting and that’s what we’re here to help you with.

    Smart Real Estate Coach and the Wicked Smart Community offers different levels of success that can help investors in all levels – from those who are just learning the ropes to those who want to diversify their strategies and grow their portfolios.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    How you can start investing in real estate without money

    Why you may need funds when doing a Subject To deal

    What resources you need to get started in creative real estate

    How revisiting your ‘why’ can help you move forward in the terms business

    Which of our programs can help you learn more about creative real estate

    Why new investors should begin with creative real estate

    How wholesalers and flippers can benefit from creative strategies

    Why it is a great time to invest in real estate

    What it really takes to achieve success in real estate investing

    Why the basics are important to your success as an investor

    How your level of commitment will determine the level of success you will have

    How to gain clarity and confidence in decision-making

    What benefits you can get from joining the Wicked Smart Community

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

    Additional resources:

    Fund & Grow

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow

    7 Figures

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures

    In the Trenches Bootcamp

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp



  • Kevin Gannon and his wife Sarah are a husband and wife tandem from the Wicked Smart community who come from full-time W-2 jobs. They began their journey in real estate investing with minimal knowledge and never stopped looking for opportunities to grow, which eventually led them to Smart Real Estate Coach.

    Kevin and Sarah are great examples of what success could look like when you have the right community to support and guide you through this business. They are currently associates in the Wicked Smart community and they are crushing the creative real estate game together!

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What Kevin and Sarah were doing before they found the Wicked Smart community

    Why Kevin and Sarah decide to stick with real estate investing

    How you can help people as a real estate investor

    What kind of deals you can do with creative financing

    The pros and cons of working with your spouse in a business

    How working with your spouse can strengthen your relationship

    Why communication is a vital part of real estate investing

    What you can do to make your working relationship with your spouse successful

    Why you should take advantage of the resources available to you

    What to keep in mind when starting a business with family

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

  • In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Forbes Riley, a true Renaissance woman known for her groundbreaking work in infomercials, TV hosting, and high-performance coaching. We dive deep into her journey from being an awkward, misunderstood child to becoming a powerhouse in the entrepreneurial world. Forbes shares her secrets to mastering communication, the art of the perfect pitch, and how one small tweak in your approach can turn you from zero to hero.

    Forbes also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her remarkable career, including her experiences working alongside icons like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, and Jack LaLanne. She discusses the importance of personal branding, how she built her empire during the pandemic, and the life-changing lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether you're an entrepreneur, solopreneur, or just someone looking to improve your communication skills, this episode is packed with actionable insights that you won’t want to miss.

    Episode Highlights:

    [0:00] Introduction

    [2:22] Forbes Riley’s incredible journey from awkward childhood to industry pioneer.

    [6:03] The art of pitching: How to communicate effectively and get what you want.

    [12:03] A powerful technique Forbes used to introduce herself to Grant Cardone.

    [17:11] How Forbes transitioned from acting to building a $2.5 billion empire.

    [21:34] The life lessons Forbes learned from personal tragedies and professional setbacks.

    [27:16] Forbes' special offer: A $100 five-day bootcamp that could change your life.

    Links & Resources: Forbes Riley's Bootcamp: smartrealestatecoach.com/forbes One Minute to Millions Course: smartrealestatecoach.com/millions

    Don’t forget to rate, follow, and review our podcast if you enjoyed this episode! Your feedback helps us continue to bring you valuable content.

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

  • Lucas Chaya is a serial entrepreneur from Argentina with an MBA, who comes from a long line of real estate professionals. He started his entrepreneurial journey in the coffee business in Argentina, owning and operating multiple stores until he found his way into real estate investing in the US.

    In between the coffee business and real estate investing, Lucas got his MBA and spent years in the tech industry until they got their green cards, which eventually helped them get back into entrepreneurship. Lucas is now a full-time real estate investor in the US with multiple streams of income from other businesses and he is with us today to talk about how he and his wife made it happen.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What Lucas was doing before he got into real estate

    How Lucas got into the Wicked Smart community

    What it took for Lucas to find his first few deals

    How much Lucas made in the 3 paydays of his first deal

    Why you need to be resourceful as a real estate investor

    How the QLS Live event can kickstart your real estate investing career

    Where you can get a FREE copy of Real Estate on Your Terms

    How much value you can get from joining the Wicked Smart community

    How working with coaches can help you avoid making expensive mistakes

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    3 Paydays Apprentice: https://3paydaysapprentice.com/

  • Nicole Purvy is an active real estate developer and investor with over $5 million worth of properties under her belt. She started in this industry fairly recently, but that did not stop her from learning and thriving in the real estate space.

    Nicole currently has a portfolio worth over $5 million and she is the co-owner of Heritage City Construction, a general contracting firm specializing in 1-4 family property full-gut renovations. Her focus on development has helped her build her portfolio and make a bigger impact on her community, and she is with us to talk about all that today.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    How Nicole got into real estate investing

    What Nicole’s real estate portfolio looks like today

    What lessons Nicole learned from her first real estate deal

    How choosing the right contractor can help make deals work

    What Nicole’s biggest win has been through the years

    How COVID-19 affected Nicole’s real estate business

    How having dedicated partners help Nicole manage her real estate operations

    What Nicole’s time management system looks like

    What impact Nicole’s mentors have on her success

    What new investors should focus on if they want to succeed today

    How you can connect with Nicole



    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump

    Additional resources:

    Nicole Purvy

    https://nicolepurvy.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/nicolepurvy/?hl=en

    The Nicole Purvy Experience

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOQ_nHaVQNe4o2U6RVYezg

  • Derek Dombeck is a seasoned real estate investor with years of experience in flipping, landlording, lending, and more. He has built an impressive portfolio and gained extensive experience in different facets of real estate investing over the last 21 years, including creative real estate.

    With his experience, Derek has dabbled into different strategies for real estate investing and he is with us to talk about why lease options are a great way to build and diversify your portfolio like he did. Derek is sharing his story with us along with a case study to help new listeners to better understand how creative real estate strategies work!

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What Generations of Wealth is about

    How Derek got into creative real estate

    How to start conversations about creative financing

    Why confidence is important when doing creative real estate

    How the 2008 crash impacted Derek’s mindset

    How a mastermind can help you grow as an investor

    What you should focus on when joining a mastermind

    What an option is in creative real estate

    What the benefits of doing deals through options are

    How options can help all parties involved in transactions

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump

    Additional resources:

    Generations of Wealth

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generations-of-wealth/id1736129601

    FREE BOOK: Next Level Your Life (Digital Version)

    https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/derek

    In the Trenches Bootcamp

    https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp



  • Russell Ham is a certified coach at Smart Real Estate Coach and he is one of the most impactful members of our team. He has been in real estate for years and in the Wicked Smart community, he helps people who are new and have just joined in finding their way through our system.

    Russell has been in many different episodes of the podcast before, sharing his insights, knowledge, and expertise on creative real estate and more. Today, he is on the show again to tell us more about what goes on in the Wicked Smart community and keep us up to speed with what’s coming our way.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    Why you should come to QLS Live

    What Russell’s experience was with his first QLS Live event

    How the Wicked Smart community supports real estate investors

    What people will learn at the QLS Live event

    How to prepare for the QLS Live event

    Where to sign up for this year’s QLS Live event

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump

    Additional resources:

    Episode 222: An Insider’s Perspective on the Wicked Smart Community, with Russell Ham

    https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-222-an-insiders-perspective-on-the-wicked-smart-community-with-russell-ham

    Episode 364: Don’t Miss an Opportunity To Be All In, with Steve Mernick, Brian O'Neill, Russell Ham, Mike Makredes

    https://sites.libsyn.com/101440/episode-364-dont-miss-an-opportunity-to-be-all-in-with-steve-mernick-brian-oneill-russell-ham-mike-makredes

    Smart Real Estate Coach Apprenticeship Program

    https://www.3paydaysapprentice.com

    Smart Real Estate Coach Support

    [email protected]

    FREE Resources

    https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

    Fund and Grow

    https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/fundandgrow

    Associate Coaching Program Funding

    https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/funding

  • Mike Makredes is one of our coaches in the Wicked Smart community who helps real estate investors through their journey of learning creative real estate strategies. He is instrumental in the success of many members of the Wicked Smart community as he was once like them – looking for a way to build wealth through real estate.

    Mike has joined us in the past on Episode 302, where he talked more about his own experience as a member of the community and learning the ropes until he jumped in full-time into real estate investing.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    What Mike’s background is

    Why Mike decided to get into real estate investing full-time

    How Mike found Smart Real Estate Coach

    How having a coach in the beginning of your investing career can help you

    How important the QLS Live event is for real estate investors

    Where you can gain access to a program that will change your career

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump

    Additional resources:

    Episode 302: Taking The Leap To Be Full-time Real Estate Investors, with Brian O’Neill and Mike Makredes

    https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-302-taking-the-leap-to-be-full-time-real-estate-investors-with-brian-oneill-and-mike-makredes

    3 Paydays Apprentice

    https://3paydaysapprentice.com/apprentice2




  • Damon Remy is the founder and CEO of REI BlackBook – a platform that has become key in achieving success for many real estate investors around the country, including us. He has been instrumental in the growth and innovation of REI BlackBook, making it one of the best tools a real estate investor can have in their pocket.

    As Damon focuses on continuously innovating REI BlackBook for its users, they are coming out with more updates that can tremendously help investors become more efficient with their deals. These updates are rolling out first at QLS Live in September, so make sure you don’t miss it!

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    How REI BlackBook can revolutionize your real estate business

    What’s new with REI BlackBook

    How AI can help make real estate businesses better

    Why it’s important to adapt to the changes in today’s technology

    How technology has made real estate investing easier

    How REI BlackBook helps communities share deals

    What updates are going to be rolled out in REI BlackBook

    What people can expect from this year’s QLS Live

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump

    Additional resources:

    Community and Collaboration in the Real Estate Investing World, with Damon Remy

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcasts/damon-remy/

  • Paul Ritter and Nick Prefontaine are some of the most impactful people in Smart Real Estate Coach and the Wicked Smart Community. Nick is a partner and buyer specialist coach who helped us build our relationship with Paul, who has over 25 years of experience in the mortgage and credit industry, and brings tremendous value to our members and buyers.

    Paul Ritter is the owner of Credit Investigation Service, a company that specializes in enhancing credit for real estate. He is an expert in building business credit and he can help you work on yours so you can do more real estate deals.

    What you’ll learn about in this episode:

    How credit repair has changed through the years

    What Paul does to help people understand their credit more

    How long the credit repair process typically takes

    What people typically expect when they start working on their credit

    How Paul helps buyers understand why they need to work on their credit

    How market conditions impact the terms of the deal

    How Paul supports buyers who have challenges with their credit

    Why not all people who want to repair their credit complete the process

    What new updates Paul has for people who apply for his services

    How you can get in touch with Paul

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump

    Additional resources:

    In the Trenches Bootcamp

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbootcamp

    Episode 118: Get Your Buyers Mortgage-Ready, with Paul Ritter

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcasts/paul-ritter/

    Chat with Paul Ritter

    (724) 664-6078

    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/mycredit

  • Welcome to another exciting episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast! I'm your host, Chris Prefontaine, and today we have a special treat for you. We're joined by several students from the Wicked Smart community who recently participated in our exclusive "In the Trenches" Boot Camp. These events are transformative experiences where new and seasoned community members come together for intensive training and live deal-making. In this episode, you'll hear firsthand accounts from our students about their experiences and the powerful shifts they've made in their real estate investing strategies. Plus, we share details about our upcoming Super Event in Boston—don't miss out!

    Key Talking Points with Timestamps

    [00:16] - Introduction of students and the excitement about their recent "In the Trenches" Boot Camp experience.

    [01:00] - Overview of the Boot Camp: Bringing together new, existing, and interested Wicked Smart community members for live calls, scripts, and other training.

    [02:05] - Announcement of the upcoming Super Event in Boston, Massachusetts, including a special discount code for listeners.

    [03:05] - Students introduce themselves and share their background in real estate, including their geographic locations and duration with Smart Real Estate Coach.

    [06:21] - Discussion on habits and strategies students were using before the Boot Camp and the changes they've implemented since.

    [09:11] - The importance of focusing on sellers and solving their problems, shifting from only helping buyers.

    [10:02] - The power of gaining confidence through live calls and direct interaction during the Boot Camp.

    [12:14] - Testimonials on the value of community support, the personalized attention, and the accountability system within Smart Real Estate Coach.

    [15:41] - Encouragement for non-community members to join and take advantage of the Boot Camp and community resources to fast-track their success.

    [20:33] - Final thoughts on the unique benefits of the Boot Camp, including business planning and the roadmap to success provided by the coaches.

    Links & Resources Smart Real Estate Coach Website: smartrealestatecoach.com In the Trenches Boot Camp: smartrealestatecoach.com/i.t.bootcamp Super Event in Boston: smartrealestatecoach.com/qls.live (Use code "podcast50" for 50% off) 90 Day Jumpstart Program: smartrealestatecoach.com/jump Closing Remark

    Thank you for tuning in to the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast! I hope you found today's episode as inspiring and informative as I did. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you the best content and keep things fresh with new faces and insights. Remember to act boldly and take advantage of the resources and community support available to you. See you next week, and stay Wicked Smart!

    Closing Remark: Thank you for tuning in to this insightful episode with Greg Fowler! If you enjoyed our discussion, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. Share this podcast with friends and family who might benefit from our real estate investing tips. Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts. Your feedback helps us improve. Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content. Keep taking action and remember, it's all about doing the work. Happy investing!

    Resources:

    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.

    Coupon code: podcast50

    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc

    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.

    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls

    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.

    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump