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Lending in the real estate industry – as in any other field – requires a certain degree of communication between parties. As a borrower, it’s essential to be upfront with any difficulties you may encounter, because everyone can have rough times and lenders can be very understanding if they know the whole story. In today’s episode , Matt and I discuss the key aspects a lender looks at when taking i...

Being successful at a young age requires a certain discipline, focus, and consistency. You can find ways to tweak some things in order to make it your way, and if you become consistent in what you believe in, you’re unstoppable. On today’s episode, you’re going to hear the unusual story of a young agent that is thriving in an industry he didn’t want to be a part of, a few years ago. Oscar Nunez is...

Failing is a great way to improve ourselves. We mostly learn from the mistakes we experience, but when it’s possible, it’s important to take notice of other people’s errors and try not to repeat them, so that we have less to experience on our own.  In today’s episode, Brett and Dave share their biggest failures and what they’ve learned through the years. They also talk about EXP’s mentoring p...

One of the most important things to take into account in every industry - and the real estate world makes no exception - is yourself. It’s so important to always do what you set yourself up to, and respect your time. On today’s episode, Brett and Dave share their vast experience with real estate and what got them to where they are now. They run The DeVoe Group and The Sikora Group through eXp Real...

Deposit That means to deposit in your memory bank at least one thing from every episode, and every guest we had over the past 25+ episodes was asked to share one advice that you can implement into either your personal life, business life or both.   In this special episode, we gathered every Deposit That advice from the show, so that you can have a powerful 2020 right from its beginning....

In the real estate field, 87% of agents will fail to thrive. But why is that? We have discussed in previous episodes about the lack of proper teaching and the hardships and benefits of being in this industry, but in today’s episode , Matt comes with a fresh perspective on this subject. His experience in the creative world has allowed him to create a different way of marketing the real estate busin...

Oftentimes, when we dive into a new business or a new industry, we are bound to make some mistakes. These are common mistakes that most people do when they start their career, so why not learn from those who experienced them? In the mortgage world, the errors in judgment are frequent, since not many people actually dream of becoming a loan officer or a realtor, therefore, there aren’t many ways yo...

In the past several years, social media has become a powerful tool in successfully handling any business, but a lot of people still have to find their way in mastering the skills required to promote themselves on these platforms. Sharing your story gets a potential client to know, like, and trust you, but sometimes it’s hard to show up and be comfortable and confident with who you are, in the eyes...

Social media has allowed everyone to be a writer. Whether we’re updating our Facebook status, or we Tweet an opinion or post a long story on Instagram, we all put our creativity into words. But, being a writer means more than that, it requires a lot of hard work, discipline, passion, and dedication. In today’s episode , Ben shares some of the secrets he has learned over the years, from his experie...

In today's world, everyone is being rewarded just to do the job that they were assigned to do and not go above and beyond. But if you don't go out there and give your best effort, if you don't go out there and try to display excellence and be the best that you can be, what kind of man are you going to be? On today’s episode, I talk with Colt about the workouts he does, and the techniques he uses t...

The restaurant industry is among the toughest ones. There is high employee turnover and you have to put your heart and soul into your business if you want to keep loyal people and have customers knocking on your door. Lizeth waited to get in the restaurant family business until she knew she had the skills necessary to grow it to its maximum potential – a Peruvian Franchise Empire. Her vision is, “...

Time is of essence when you need money. It’s like those rainy days when nobody is going to hand you their umbrella if you don’t have one, so you need to be prepared. There are some steps you should follow, in order to improve your credit score, so that when you do need money, the process to obtain it gets easier. On today’s episode, I talk to Paul and Eric from Better Qualified about financial lit...

It feels like the world is moving much faster today than it used to, and people are looking for ways to slow things down a little bit and be more present in their life. We are experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety, and balancing our work and wellness becomes tougher every day. Jonathan tested the calming effects of CBD on himself, and seeing how beneficial it could be to people, he decided to s...

Interviewing someone is a very intimate thing and requires skills and practice. You have to go meet someone, ask the right questions and feel the energy - and all that, in a short timeframe. You have to find that connection quickly and you want to get the goods. In today’s episode, Jade shares with us her experience as a reporter and how she developed her skills. Throughout the interview, she demo...

The real estate business requires vision and strategy. These two elements are interconnected and they cannot be separated. The best real estate agents have the vision to transform any house into a dream home for a person and have good strategies to close deals in their client’s favor. Susan is walking into every listing appointment with a level of confidence that she knows what she’s doing. She va...

Back in the days, you could still have the American Dream, have an education and greater opportunities, even though you were born in unlucky circumstances. Now, that doesn’t happen because there are so many blocks, and everything starts with the lack of funding towards education. Today, it’s really challenging to raise a child, even if you are a dual-income earning family. So what needs to be chan...

Art comes in many forms. It can be a therapeutic way of expressing your emotions, your thoughts in a unique way, and it can be inspired by so many aspects of anyone’s life. For Andrew, art means drawing on dictionaries and maps, and his imagination flows from images and videos posted on social media. On today’s episode , he explains his art, and why he felt the need to be original, creative and ha...

One of the most important things in business has always been relationships and people tend to forget how valuable they are. From 2009 to 2012, a lot of appraisal guidelines, rules and requirements were changed to make it harder for lenders and real estate professionals to do business. On today’s episode, I have four guests that share their vast, 40-year experience in the appraisal industry. Andy L...

To really succeed in business, you need to understand the rules before you play the game. Jeff thinks that everyone, no matter the field they’re in, should go through that 36-48 months grind, 24/7, sacrificing everything for the end goal, to really get the hang of it. On today’s episode, you are going to find out more about your host, Jeff VanNote, in a funny and engaging conversation about the mo...

In the world we live in today, there is immense pressure on women in business, from every direction so their tendency is to think they are not worthy or they are not able to measure up to whatever it is on the social media or on TV. They are not always aware of the advantages they have over men, when it comes to reaching out to people, start a conversation and in the end, make a sell or reach thei...

Have you thought of playing the real estate game? What about buying a home or investing in new developments? If you want to make a better decision for yourself or to know where the next big change is going to be, you really need to understand the economics of the world, the reasons behind every past change, and you have to know your numbers, because real investors know the gameplay. On today’s epi...

One of the advantages of working in real estate is that you are not tied to a 9 to 5 schedule - you still work every day but you can make your own schedule. That’s why a lot of people are now turning their heads towards this career path. Plus, passing the realtor exam and getting your license is really easy. But not everything is as good as it sounds. With so many people becoming realtors, the com...

“Regardless of what you're trained for, you can do a lot of different things in life.” This is the motto that Michael Beattie followed his entire life and he indeed changed careers from detailing to the fashion industry and to the hedge funding and hard money space, without letting anyone put any boundaries in his way. In his opinion, every deal is a story and every trade is different. On today’s...

Everything starts with passion. With that as a platform, you get to cement what you are going to achieve. We should all be able to go to bed every night, knowing that we’ve done the right thing and we have helped someone change their lives. Everybody needs to make money for living, but this is not a priority. The priority is making sure that people are not taken advantage of. We have to care for p...

Hey, can I pick your brain?  Just about every attorney hears this phrase over and over again. Actually, roughly 70% of an attorney’s work ends up being pro bono, with 30% being profitable work.  For Jeana Pinto, she doesn’t mind this so much when she’s spending time in her community. Giving out legal advice, for her, plays a significant role in connecting with others and cultivating long...