Business Bros

Today we have Craig Johnson on the show. Craig is a lender who was raised by a teacher/football coach. We talk about what it was like to sell cell phones, have a football coach as a father and the powerful lessons he learned on and off the field. Join us as we @AskTheLoanDude what it was like moving to Texas and starting over after being in San Diego for so many years. If you would like to get a h...

Today we are joined by Donna Denham Family Law Attorney. Donna talks to us about her story from being a world class athlete to an insurance agent and then finally pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer. She shares her struggles with narcolepsy and how she has pushed through to help families that are going through very difficult times. I even ask her how she deals with the stereotype of "being a v...

On today's podcast we are joined by the one and only Mike Cuevas The Real Estate Marketing Dude. Mike and I talk about what it was like building a business and uprooting his family from Chicago to San Diego to continue his ventures in business. We discuss why #PowerfulRelationships and video content and branding is so important in today's market. We also define what we mean by a brand (it's not li...

During this season we all are talking about April 15th and personal income taxes but today we sit down and talk a little bit about corporate taxes, when they are due and when you should incorporate. We skim the surface about entities and what they are good for but the most important part is that you listen and come up with questions to ask your tax professional. Asking the right questions can be t...

In today's episode we talk about different ways to get engagement and get your message out to your audience. We get into a few different strategies and even decide to start our give back campaign to get 365 pairs of shoes donated to the homeless. We look forward to meeting that goal by the end of the year and hopefully you can be a part of that too! Be sure so share the idea with people who you kn...

Today we are joined by Anthony Ramirez a Lender and Real Estate Investor. Anthony shares with us how he has positioned himself to complete multi-million dollar flips and achieve high levels of success in the lending space. We talk about the importance of #PowerfulRelationships and what they mean to you in your business. We also dig a little bit into what his life is like now and what he would chan...

Today we are joined by Rodrigo Ballon from Cross Country Mortgage. Rodrigo is absolutely crushing it as a lender and we wanted to know what it was like for him when he got started, what he struggled with, how he overcame it and what life is like now at the top of his game. Mr. Ballon shares with us his reason for getting up every day and the hacks he uses to stay productive day in and day out. If...

Today we are joined by Robert Rodriguez and John Aguirre part of the San Diego Heroes. Robert and John pride themselves with being able to help military members become home owners by educating them, nurturing a relationship and eventually getting them in a position to buy a home. We also get into the Facebook and Instagram conversation and the importance in putting out content on a regular basis....

Today we are joined by Victoria Sandoval owner of Select Premier Properties. Victoria shares with us her struggle as a single mother, building a name for herself and then building a successful company. We dig into some of the qualities she looks for in agents that join her team and raves about the people working with her at SPP. If you would like to get a hold of Victoria she can be reached via em...

Today we are joined on the program by Tim Harris from Tim & Julie Harris Real Estate Coaching. Tim & Julie sold Real Estate at a high level for many years, selling more than 100 homes in their first year and continued to do so until in 1999 they started their coaching program and have coached over 250,000 agents. Their podcast Real Estate Coaching Radio is the number 1 listened to podcast...

Today we are joined by Steven Wener direct from Carlsbad, CA. Steven shares with us the importance of building power relationships and how he has built a business of mostly referrals. Steven works hard and has been working hard for his clients for over 20 years. He shares with us how an experienced agent goes to bat for his clients using contract strategies and why his clients become raving fans....

Today we are joined by Brandon Stanfield from Keller Williams. Brandon shares his experiences with us from getting punched in the face, to figuring out who he wanted to be by using visualization. We had a great time listening to his stories and his journey on the show and hopefully our listeners learn something about getting started in the Real Estate industry. If you would like to reach out to Br...

On today's podcast James and Hernan talk about what it takes to scale a business. Two book recommendation Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki and E-Myth by Michael Gerber. Both will help you understand where I come comes from and the structure needed to scale. Also special shout out segment, let us know what you think. Join the conversation or catch the podcast live on our social media feeds @Bu...

Today we are joined on the podcast by Andy Cook a Family Law Attorney in San Diego. We dig into some myths and break down the ins and outs of going through a divorce. Ever want to ask an attorney if the statement "It's cheaper to keep her" true? Or if infidelity has an effect on your divorce case? Learn from an attorney rather than hear say. If you h would like to reach out to Andy you can go to h...

Today we are joined by a Realtor and Lender team Horacio Hernandez and David Matranga. We talk about the values of choosing a Realtor and working with a good lender and why that matters to the client. We get into some specifics that relate to HOA's and how to help first time home buyers navigate through some difficult waters when buying their first home. If you would like to reach out to Horacio y...

Today we are joined by Jessica Gordon. We talk about what it was like for a Brazilian woman to travel to the US and even with language barriers is able to become a successful Real Estate Agent. Our show today is chalked full of content, smoke alarms and full memory cards (aka technical difficulties). Fortunately for us, Jessica was really professional about it and we got through the episode none t...

In today's mile stone episode 150, the Business Bros talk about how much time is actually needed to sleep and how long can you work before you experience burnout. A consensus around our networking groups range between 7-9 hours of sleep should be had on a nightly basis. How much sleep do you get on a regular basis and have you ever experienced burnout? We would love to hear your opinions on the th...

Today we are joined by Anthony Manzon leader of Team Manzon with KW. Anthony shares with us the process his team takes as buyers agent, as listing agents and what it ultimately takes to be a part of Team Manzon. If you are in Real Estate and are not meeting the success level that you want it is because you have not put in the work that is needed and fortunately for you, in this episode Anthony lay...

Today James and Hernan talk about #PassionateProfessionals. In this spirited debate we discuss the need for passion and how it may or may not help you achieve your goals. These two bros have very different ideas as to what professionals need to do to be successful. What do you think? Is passion necessary or does action make you successful? Join the conversation or catch the podcast live on our soc...

Today we are joined by Phillip Morgan from Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning. Phillip comes to the podcasts just after diving head first into the world on entrepreneurship. He is humble sharing with us where he is and we walk through a few ways to help him grow his new business. If you would like to reach out to Phillip he can be reached at 619-500-2342. Join the conversation or catch the podcast live on...

Today we are joined by Serena Mezzacappa an agent from Realty Executive. In today's episode we talk about the qualities of good coaching and how it plays a vital role in the development of newer agents. Join the conversation or catch the podcast live on our social media feeds @BusinessBrosPod Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can listen to past episodes on our website www. SiasFirst.com. Want t...

Today we are joined by Andy Cruz. We dig deep into what our audience is thinking when they post and when they comment. Andy shares with us the 4 phases that your social media brand is in and how our message can be designed to help enhance your #PowerfulRelationships. You are going to want to listen to this one over and over again. You can get in contact with Andy on his website www. AndyCruz.biz o...

This Valentines day recording was a fun one with my 10 year old daughter. We talked about affirmations and what you should do on social media to increase your audience and help build your brand within your circle of influence. What to do is easy, doing it on a regular basis is the difficult part. I hope you get some value from today's show. Enjoy "Break-up with your landlord day!" Join the convers...

We are joined by Aforditi Aguilar from the Dean Aguilar Group. Afroditi and I dig deep into having the right mindset and what she does with her team to help them be better people and ultimately become better Realtors. You can also listen in and find out what day of the week is the best to make your prospecting calls to generate more leads. We hope you enjoy today's podcast and if you would like to...

Today we are joined by Ali Boone founder of Hipster Investments. Ali has a stacked resume, she has been on Fox Business and Motley Fool, she has written over 170 articles for Bigger Pockets blog, has a Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering and Spiritual Psychology and her company facilitated over $18 million in Real Estate Investing Sales in it's first 5 years in business. In this episode we div...