Screw The Stock Market

Today on the show, Alex and Aziz interview Kim Meredith Hampton, a real estate entrepreneur who wears many hats in the industry, including being a broker, managing properties, and investing in short and long-term rentals. Kim also plans to branch out into commercial real estate and workspaces. Her experience provides great insight into finding and marketing short-term rentals and finding quality p...

Today's episode is a time-out episode where Alex and Aziz discuss the importance of knowing your lane in investing. Alex is in a hotel room in Danville, Virginia, checking out some properties, while Aziz is at the home office. They have encountered people who don't understand who they are as investors. The discussion revolves around the difference between how you view yourself as an investor and h...

In this episode, we have invited Raquel Adkins, a powerhouse entrepreneur and real estate investor. With her degree in business administration, she has not only managed property but also founded two successful startup businesses that sold for great profits - the perfect experience to step into commercial real estate investment. Today, Raquel guides investors to invest strategically to build wealth...

Time-out Episode with Alex & Aziz | Mind Your Own Business [00:01:23] Today, Aziz and Alex are hosting another special time-out episode of the podcast, and there won't be any guests joining them. During the episode, they will be discussing people's mindsets and how they often talk about wanting to become rich and successful but failing to take action to achieve their goals. It can be frustrating t...

Today on the show, Alex and Aziz have a special guest, Purdeep Sangha. In this broad episode, they discuss a range of topics from business, mindset, success, and even personal and family life. The focus is on the alpha male consciousness and mindset in business, but Purdeep's interpretation is holistic, not douchie. He delves into the mindset struggles and stress points men face in business, e...

“Look at what it is that you want. And let yourself take those steps to start believing it.” Today, we're discussing the topic of mindset with our guest, Jacquelyn Rodriguez. Jacquelyn is a certified neuro coach and an entrepreneur. She's here to share her expertise on how to take control of our mindset. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or real estate investor, your mindset is...

In today's episode, Alex and Aziz engaged with Jason Wright , the CEO of Intentionally Inspirational . Jason's company creates simplified sales funnels for real estate investors looking to raise capital. He shared valuable insights on how modern technology and the internet are used to automate the capital-raising process, making it more efficient and effective for investors. Jason discussed how hi...

Today on the show, we have a special guest, Pranay Parikh, an accomplished passive investor. Pranay has had a remarkable track record in acquiring a significant amount of assets quickly. We are eager to hear about his journey in the industry and learn more about his strategies. Join us as we dive into the world of passive investing with Pranay. About the Guest [00:02:47] Pranay, born and raised in...

In today’s episode, Lane Kawaoka focuses on helping his clients and his network grow their wealth. He's a multi-family apartment investor, a syndicator with over 6,000 units, and it was an interesting and enlightening session.  However, it can be a little demoralizing for those who are just getting started, but it’s just a reality check. He points out that you need to have the money to jump in...

This episode with Cody Davis is awesome. It is great, very actionable, and direct. Cody talks about his journey and his steps, which resonates well with basically what the Screw the Stock Market Podcast does. To sum it up in something more succinct, he essentially talks about how he went from being a broke college student and a recent college graduate to owning a resort and $5 million in real esta...

Time-out segment: Wealth versus Mindset [00:00:16] There are obstacles and hindrances to amassing wealth, but even if you don't have a wealthy background and rich connections, you can still do all of this stuff; it just takes a lot of hustling and networking. Networking is really what it all comes down to. It's doable, and it's just about believing it and then taking action to get yourself there....

Time-out Segment: Highlights from the Crypto World Mastering the Art of Communication with Public Speaking Coach Brenden Kumarasamy | The Fallout from FXT's Collapse and its Impact on the Crypto Market [00:00:27] One of the world's top crypto trading platforms, FXT, collapsed a couple of weeks ago. A news article came out from a publication called CoinDesk , which found some weird connecti...

Marcin Drozdz, a professional real estate investor with 17 years of experience, joins Alex Escobar and Aziz Yousuf on their show "Screw The Stock Market." Marcin primarily invests in value-add multifamily apartments throughout the Southern USA and has sourced nine figures in private capital that helped acquire 1,500+ units. He also runs an educational company to help aspiring real estate entrepren...

Scott Sweitzer, a planning attorney based in the DC area and owner of real estate title company Prime Settlement, shares his knowledge and experience in Estate Planning and Real Estate investment. In this discussion, he covers various topics related to estate planning and how it can help protect assets and avoid probate. [00:00 - 06:30] Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors Scott explains that...

Kwesi and Jim are from Ghana and Philadelphia, respectively, and both have backgrounds in engineering and management consulting. Kingstowne Advisors started after Kwasi realized that he didn't want to compromise his money on risky investments during the 2008 financial crisis, looking for an alternative to secure the future of his family. Alternative Investments:  Kingstowne Advisors is a virt...

The episode features Brad Raschke, Vice President at Key Retirement Solutions, who specializes in managing insurance policy and cash flows for small businesses. He frees up cash flows and provides better coverage for employees by transitioning 65+ employees to Medicare when appropriate. Brad has seven years of experience in the insurance industry and has found the Infinite Banking concept. He grad...

Heather Dreeves is the Director of Funding at Secured Investment Corp and fund manager with one of the fastest-growing companies in the private money marketplace in the US, focusing on residential real estate investments. Heather is passionate about helping self-employed entrepreneurs and their families build wealth and success in their business ventures and helping investors deploy capital that i...

Welcome to Screw The Stock Market with Alex Escobar and Aziz Yousuf, Today we are joined by Karl Yaacoub, Karl is a business author and corporate value creation advisor with a background in investment banking and private equity He is in active investing (started in investment banking then moved to private equity), which is all about creating value in a portfolio across corporate governance, corpor...

Today we are joined by Sarah Isely, Sarah Isely is a student of the subconscious mind and how experiences during the earliest years are when we are most deeply programmed for the rest of our lives. Her other passions are passive income, travel, and family freedom + legacy. Join us as Sarah shares her thoughts on creating an entrepreneurial mindset while finding a work-life balance.   [00:00 -...

Welcome Back to Screw The Stock Market Today we have Brandon Cobb! Brandon is licensed and bonded General Contractor in TN managing $1O Million of new development annually. He was featured on the cover of REI Wealth magazine and has been quoted in Forbes magazine. Brandon is an active owner of an umbrella of companies in the real estate space. His company HBG Holdings provides investors with super...

Welcome to Screw The Stock Market with Alex Escobar and Aziz Yousuf, for someone who wants to leave their job and build a business, it depends on their circumstances. Laying flat might not be the best option for them if they want to progress in their career. Listen in today as Alex and Aziz share their story and advice on how you can escape the rat race and build a better life for yourself and you...

Today we are joined by Jon Ostenson. Jon is a top 1% national franchise broker, investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area he has coined ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Having served as the President of an Inc. 500 franchise system and now as a multi-brand franchisee, himself, Jon is uniquely positioned to educate others on franchising and franchise selection. Jon serves as CEO o...

Welcome to Screw The Stock Market with Alex Escobar and Aziz Yousuf, This is also the Second Episode of Time Out! Let's join them as they discuss President’s Biden student loan forgiveness and your financial journey.     [00:18 - 04:22] President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Increases Inflation President Biden's student loan forgiveness is a recent news topic Republicans are upset about the po...

Welcome to Screw The Stock Market with Alex Escobar and Aziz Yousuf, Today we are joined by Josh Rhodes. Josh is a crypto investor, educator, and entertainer. He has been featured on podcasts such as Wealth Without Wall Street, and Live Better. Sell Better. with Kevin Dorsey, and One Big Tip with Jeff Mendelson. Josh got his start as a real estate investor and marketing agency owner before discove...

Welcome to Screw The Stock Market with Alex Escobar and Aziz Yousuf, Today we are joined by Ms. Kim Daly For the past 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising. While helping thousands of other people to live their dreams of business ownership, she has been living her own. Today, she is recognized as one of America's top franchise con...