The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing

Ernie Vargas purchased his first house in 1994, not knowing what he was doing. He continued doing real estate part-time while working full-time jobs not hitting the success he felt he was capable of. In 1999, after an accident that placed him in a coma, he realized that life was short and he needed to make a major change as he didn't want to continue to live a life where he had to ask a "boss" for...

Nathan Buchheit is a partner and owner of businesses within real estate. He has been around real estate since an early age — and has built a portfolio of his own since college. While attending school in Northern Iowa and walking on the basketball team he owned his first rental property, where he House Hacked one of the rooms while renting to other college friends. After graduating and marrying his...

Scott is the owner and managing member of WeCloseNotes.com, an Austin-based, defaulted note buying company. He specializes in finding non-performing notes on residential and commercial properties and purchasing these notes for his portfolio. He is also a nationally syndicated radio host of the popular podcast, The Note Closers Show which has millions of listeners across 17 AM and FM radio stations...

In this solocast episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, I go over actionable things you can do to achieve success in 2022. Learn how to shift your mindset by changing your environment, and the importance of prioritizing accountability with regularly scheduled sessions. Resources: Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from you...

Dr. Amanda Barrientez is an NFA – No Fucking Around – mindset and habits coach who helps entrepreneurs build thriving businesses. What makes Amanda unique is how she coaches by coupling her social sciences training with her real-life experiences of overcoming big challenges. After getting divorced, then having her next relationship fall apart, Amanda was living in survival mode, on food stamps, an...

Jordan Montgomery is the owner of Montgomery companies. He's a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Jordan discusses the importance of vulnerability and communication for leaders. He also shares the lessons he learned from his reaching and losi...

Bryan Driscoll is the Co - Founder of Motivated Leads , a digital marketing agency that helps real estate investors expand their portfolios quickly by generating quality motivated seller leads . They handle online marketing so investors can focus on what they know ! In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Bryan shares how he got his start in real estate, including why he initially...

In this solocast episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, I discuss how to create the life of your dreams in 2022. Find out ways you can prioritize your mental growth, and adjust your mindset to have a breakthrough year. Also, I explain the importance of immersing yourself around the right people, and how the Wicked Smart Community can help you. Resources: Follow Chris and Zach on Club Hous...

Nate Scott is the Host of Dollars and Nonsense Podcast and Infinite Banking Coach with Living Wealth. He helps families and small businesses become financially free with infinite banking. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Nate shares the biggest hurdle and most common mistakes that people make when beginning infinite banking. He also explains why people who are entrepreneuria...

Matt Faircloth has been a full-time investor for 16 years and has now completed over 40 million in real estate transactions. Matt began his real estate career as a mom & pop landlord, now he controls over 800 units in the multifamily space. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Matt shares how to pivot your business during a down time in the market, like the 2008 crash. He also e...

David Nurse is an NBA life optimization coach, future bestselling author, and worldwide motivational speaker. As a former professional basketball player and coach for the Brooklyn Nets, David has helped more than 150 NBA players with their personal and professional development both on and off the court. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, David shares what it means to have a br...

In this "Familycast" episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, you'll meet Master Coach, Dan Doran. Dan shares the seven laws of sales to help you become a better seller. He shares insights into how to handle buyer objections, and how often a salesperson should talk, and what types of things you should say. Resources:   Follow Chris and Zach on Clubhouse to learn even more about deal structu...

Luke Wren coaches startup founders, CEOs, best-selling authors, and six and seven-figure entrepreneurs to stir up their ambition and help them live their fullest life. He began his entrepreneurial journey at only 7 years old, mowing lawns. Eventually, Luke began volunteering on Tony Robbins personal security team which led him to become a regular speaker at Tony's events. In this episode of the Sm...

In this solocast episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, I discuss how to take the hill and accomplish your goals in 2022. Find out the ten attributes we discovered that will help you become more successful, not only professionally, but in all aspects of your life. Learn how you can build your own business without capital and one of the most common why's driving successful people. Resource...

Kris Reid is the Founder and CEO of Ardor SEO. After graduating from university he moved to London to work in finance for large companies, including Euroclear and Visa Europe. When the financial crisis hit, Kris lost his job and decided to create an online game. During his quest to build the game, he realized needed to get visitors to the website -- therefore leading him to SEO. In this episode of...

Kevin Carroll spent more than 10 years leading sales teams and developing publicly traded businesses. He traded in the travel and long hours to join forces with the team at REI BlackBook. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Kevin shares how the CRM made for real estate investors can help you grow and scale efficiently. He also explains how some of the most common lead-generatin...

Stephen Woessner is the Founder and CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Stephen returns to the show to discuss tackling the hills of business. Chris and Stephen offer insights about some of the behaviors that stop people from actually achieving their goals, as well as common practices of successful people. They al...

In this "Familycast" episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, you'll meet our COO Zach Beach and former General Manager Kayla Beach. Zach and Kayla share how they got involved in real estate after leaving their careers in hospitality. They also offer advice on how to successfully work with a spouse, and how to help your spouse understand and support your dreams. Resources Website:  https://...

Rebecca Louise is a global fitness NASM Certified Trainer, best-selling author of It Takes Grit, and founder of the BTES Fitness App. After initially planning to become a pilot, she unexpectedly landed in the fitness industry. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Rebecca shares insights on the power of mindset, and how it impacts your success. She also explains how to shift your...

Scott Carson went from being the #1 banker in Texas at JP Morgan Chase to start a mortgage company, before transitioning into note investing. While others stressed during the 2008 recession, he took it as an opportunity. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, Scott shares tips for beginners to get involved in note investing. He also explains some ways that you can save more money...

Chris Monroe is a creative real estate investor based out of St Louis, MO. He got his start in real estate with a wholesale deal in 2018 and went on to close 17 deals in his first year of business. Now, Chris coaches real estate students in virtual wholesaling, creative marketing strategies, lease options, wrap-around mortgages, seller financing, and other creative types of real estate that requir...

Nick Kosko changed his life for the better by understanding how banks work and how he could be his own banker. He was able to get his passive income to exceed his ideal standard of living. Now, he works as a Wealth Strategist at CreateTailwind where he inspires people to take back control of their money. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, he explains the problem that infinite...

Nicholas Nick is the CEO/Owner of Lead Mining Pros with over 10 years of experience in real estate. He helps real estate investors generate leads with cold calling. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, he shares the 12 questions and a go-to script for contacting leads. He also explains which lists are the best, and some of the most common mistakes people make when cold calling....

Leslie McIntyre-Tavella has devoted her entire career to building and strengthening businesses and creating environments where talented people can excel. After beginning in an entry-level position at a corporate staffing and recruitment firm, she started her firm that she managed to grow to $20 million in revenue. In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, she shares tips and strategi...

In this special episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast, I'm joined by special guest host Stephen Woessner, CEO of Predictive ROI and host of the Onward Nation podcast. Stephen interviews me about the important lessons we learned coming out of the 2008 debacle, why mindset and discipline are crucial ingredients for success, and how our business was honored to be named on the 2020 Inc. 5000...