The InvestHER Podcast

EPISODE 548: You’ve built a successful real estate business with an amazing portfolio, but have you learned how to let your business run without you? Building a sustainable, sellable business in real estate requires more than a list of amazing properties—it requires rigorous processes, and most importantly, independence.  To discuss this in more detail, we’ve invited an expert on this week’s episo...

EPISODE 547: Many real estate investors unknowingly analyze properties in the wrong market, wasting valuable time and resources. But what if that didn’t need to happen? What if you could master any real estate market, so that none of them are wrong for you? In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we will break down the four key factors to mastering any market—whether local or out of state...

EPISODE 546: Many people believe that startup investing is reserved for the rich only; you need a big pile of cash in order to do it. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we sit down with Marcia Dawood, an angel investor who has invested in over 50 companies and is passionate about democratizing startup investing.  Marcia also serves on the...

EPISODE 545: Investing internationally seems exciting, but most investors think it's either too risky, too complicated, or just out of reach. However, succeeding as an international real estate investor isn’t impossible—as long as you follow our tips. You see, the secret is not strategy, but connections.  International real estate investing becomes achievable and lower-risk when you prioritize...

EPISODE 544: Is it possible to build a successful real estate business—and turn it into an empire—without ever quitting your full-time job? This week’s guest on The InvestHER Podcast, the brilliant Nicky Valenzuela, would say yes! Nicky is a real estate investor who scaled her portfolio to over $42 million while still working a 9-to-5 job.  She co-founded NVR Capital while mastering the delicate b...

EPISODE 543: Being unprepared is costing you deals—and maybe your reputation. Preparation is just one of the five underrated habits that separate the great real estate investors from the good ones. What are the other four? This is exactly what we discuss today! In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we discuss why building and sticking to powerful, underrated habits that foster preparati...

EPISODE 542: If you’ve ever struggled with finding distressed properties for your real estate deals, then make sure not to miss this episode! The main reason investors fail to find distressed properties is because they wait for a distressed market—not understanding that finding this type of property is all about identifying underperforming deals, especially those with operational or seller distres...

EPISODE 541: Investing in new construction can feel pretty exciting, but before you take that leap, you first need to plan carefully. Yes, because dreams are not just made with passion—they also need actual strategy.  This is exactly what we discuss in this week’s episode of The InvestHER podcast with our guest, the amazing Katie Kim. Katie is a real estate developer and educator who specializes i...

EPISODE 540: Being a perfectionist means you’re always trying to achieve an unattainable ideal that is constantly shifting. And although perfectionism might be seen as a good thing in our industry, the truth is that it can often lead to burnout. It can impact both your personal and professional life, leaving you always dissatisfied and running after something that’s impossible to achieve. So, how...

EPISODE 539: What if the money for your next deal isn't coming from your network? Instead, it's sitting in a retirement account just waiting to be used.  There are billions of dollars sitting untapped in retirement accounts that can be used to invest in real estate through self-directed IRAs—but how can you use that money to invest in real estate? Not sure where to start? We’ve got you cov...

EPISODE 538: You've done everything right, but somewhere along the way, you've stopped feeling like yourself. We know that feeling—we’ve also been there, and today, we’ll be sharing with you how to reignite your spark… WITHOUT giving up on your success.  To do this, we’ve invited an expert on this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, the wonderful Laura Best. Laura is a keynote speaker...

EPISODE 537: Do you often feel like you're not ready to take the next step in your career? You’re not alone.  Many women real estate investors experience hesitation when it comes to making bold decisions; but waiting until you feel ready could be holding you back from incredible opportunities.  Letting go of your limiting beliefs and the expectations of society will help you take your next ste...

EPISODE 536: As a real estate investor and business owner, building your business credit is just as important as building your personal credit. Understanding and leveraging unsecured business credit can help you fund your projects, cover business expenses, and grow both your real estate portfolio and your business. In this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, we sit down with an expert to disc...

EPISODE 535: Managing a construction project and making sure it stays on time and on budget can make or break a deal.  So, what can you do if your projects are consistently running late or over budget? This is exactly what we discuss in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast. Today, we’ll be sharing with you three crucial strategies that will set you apart as an investor and project manager....

EPISODE 534: Is diversification the smartest way to build wealth? Or is it just a strategy to play it safe? These are the questions we aim to answer in this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast.  And to do that, we’ve invited an expert, the amazing Tess Waresmith. Tess is an investing educator and the founder of Wealth With Tess , a financial education community that inspires and empowers women...

EPISODE 533: Are you looking to make a big change in your real estate business but you’re not sure where to start or what to do? Then this is the perfect episode for you! In it, we sit down with the brilliant Chauncey Pham, a real-life Olivia Pope—although, instead of fixing PR crises, she fixes real estate chaos.  Chauncey is a 7-figure house flipper, a badass REALTOR®, a TV host, and an unapolog...

EPISODE 532: Do you ever find yourself thinking (or saying) that you don’t have enough time to do everything you want to do? If you’re always feeling like a 24-hour day is not enough for you to cross everything on your to-do list, then you might want to give this episode a listen. In it, we sit down with Alecia St. Germain, a certified Immunity to Change™ coach, host of The Conscious Edge Podcast...

EPISODE 531: Have you ever caught yourself rehearsing a tough conversation over and over in your head?  Well, good news: You’re not alone! Most people dread having difficult conversations, even when they know they are needed . And this is not just the case in business, but also in our personal lives.  When it comes to difficult conversations, we have been through it all . And this is why, in this...

EPISODE 530: Have you ever felt like you’re earning more but not getting any wealthier? Then you don’t want to miss this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast. In it, we sit down with Dr. Annie Cole, an expert money coach and financial educator who teaches women how to master all areas of their finances, from budgeting and paying off debt to investing, building wealth, and retiring early. In her...

EPISODE 529: Many women entrepreneurs justify not growing their real estate portfolio for lack of money, lack of funds, or lack of experience. However, this week’s guest on The InvestHER Podcast, the brilliant Deba Douglas, was able to do just that without any prior real estate experience. Deba is a real estate investor and former assistant principal. Prior to starting her real estate investing bu...

EPISODE 528: Are high interest rates and market pressures holding you back from your next big deal? Then you don’t want to miss this episode. In it, we break down the best creative financing strategies you need to grow your real estate portfolio and scale your business to the next level. And to do so, we brought an expert on the podcast today, the brilliant Jenn Delle Fave. Jenn is a real estate i...

EPISODE 527: Should I keep or sell my investment property? This is a question many real estate investors ask themselves.  So many women in our community are really struggling with this decision, especially right now, in the market that we're in. And so, to help them (and you ) make the right decision, we’ve decided to share with you the three steps we go through to decide whether we want to se...

EPISODE 526: If you want to truly succeed in real estate, then you don’t just have to focus on numbers or finding the best deals, you also need to develop great soft skills—the most important of them being emotional intelligence. As a real estate investor, your EQ could be your greatest asset. And knowing how to use your emotional intelligence in business is a must if you want to scale your portfo...

EPISODE 525: Artificial Intelligence is here and not going away any time soon, and the smartest thing you can do as a real estate investor is learn how to leverage it to scale your business and make your job ( and life) easier! To answer all your burning questions about this, we’ve invited an expert on this week’s episode of The InvestHER Podcast, the brilliant Melissa Elizondo. Melissa is a marke...

EPISODE 524: Real estate is, first and foremost, a people business––it’s all built on relationships, which is why we always say that your network is your net worth . Like it or not, your relationships can highly influence your success, whether in business or in your personal life. This is why learning to discern which connections will help or hinder personal and professional growth is a must .  An...