The Strategic Success Podcast

Both Hurricane Helene and Milton gave the Tampa Bay region a beating. This is a saturated Real Estate market that has been an epicenter for growth in recent years. Joey Long walks us through what is happening post-storms and we specifically dive into how house buyers can help in the aftermath. Courtney and Joey cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are:...

Hurricane Helene wrecked HAVOC on Western North Carolina (among other states) on September 26th, 2024. As a survivor of many hurricanes, including Hurricane Katrina, Courtney wants to highlight the realities of our neighbors in the areas impacted. This is the first of a few episodes to bring awareness to what has happened and how it will impact or already has impacted Real Estate in those areas. C...

It's a SPOOKY time of year with Halloween right around the corner. This episode explores REAL LIFE spooky stories from REAL Real Estate Investors from around the country. Courtney and her various guests cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -the story about the tombstone -the story about the pentagram found in a house -the story about ghosts in a ho...

Frustration from lack of results and burn out from the grind is very real in Real Estate investing. Maybe you have encountered that yourself? In this episode, Courtney tackles why many investors face those two woes in a two part episode on the topics. Check out Part 1 of this two part series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm3SeHSfN-M. Courtney covers many topics in her conversation but some...

Frustration from lack of results and burn out from the grind is very real in Real Estate investing. Maybe you have encountered that yourself? In this episode, Courtney tackles why many investors face those two woes in a two part episode on the topics. Courtney covers many topics in her conversation but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -what is shiny-object syndrome and why so many investo...

Houses get a lot of attention in the Real Estate investing world but did you know that vacant land can cashflow and be profitable? This episode is a deep dive of an introduction to land investing with a full-time land investor. Courtney and Chris cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -how he profits from land deals -how he creates cashflow without t...

How do you change your life? Wyatt would argue that your mindset and what you are surrounding yourself with or being exposed to matters. Courtney and Wyatt cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention to are: -why mindset is important -what do we mean by exposure -his background in business ownership and how he got started -how he sees business as different than r...

(this is our first Zoom recorded episode and we will work further to improve the audio, thanks for being patient while we take massive imperfect action) Unfortunately, Social Media and Influencers or Gurus have sold a lie that every single investor needs to own 1,000 properties to receive any benefit or even to be deemed successful in Real Estate Investing. In a refreshing conversation, this episo...

While some folks treat Real Estate as a hobby by tackling deals part-time or here and there, there is something powerful that happens when it is treated like a business. The traction that comes from building consistently in the same direction with economies of scale is something to pay attention to. In this episode, Courtney interviews some of the largest buyers in the Baton Rouge market, Elliott...

The Greater New Orleans market is both fickle and unique. In this episode, Courtney interviews two local and experienced investors about the market as of August 2024. Braden, a local investor and broker, and Steve, a local investor and owner of one of the largest wholesale companies in town, bring great perspectives to the conversation. We focused on a conversation versus uses stats to really make...

Did you know that instead of investing in the stock market with an IRA or 401k, you could invest in a Real Estate? I am not talking about a REIT here although you could do something similar. Most folks don't know this and Larissa Greene with Advanta IRA will share all the details in this episode. Many, many investors are experiencing the power of self-directed retirement accounts and you will want...

Creative financing is so nuanced. If you only think of Subject To and Seller Finance you are barely skimming the surface. Exchanging is an old school concept that thankfully is still around in some capacities. This episode is a great opportunity to explore new levels of buying or selling creatively. Courtney and Philip cover many topics in their conversations but some you'll want to pay attention...

A lot of folks like to claim that they are a great deal maker when it comes to doing Real Estate deals, especially Creative Finance deals. Most folks barely hold a candle to the blazing flame of Peter Fortunato's deal making skills yet he would never give himself this title. His skills have been honed many ways. He not only has been investing since 1965, but he has also attended a seminar a month...

In Real Estate, it is no secret that you can make money and build wealth but many investors are disillusioned that it happens overnight. In this episode, things get real. Don't let these social media gurus trying to flatter you with their rented Lambos or chartered jets fool you. Building wealth takes hard work and actual skills. Chris is brutally honest when it comes to these truths. You'll want...

Many investors have lofty goals of owning their ideal properties. Maybe it's a lake house like the Cordner's. Their story is an inspiring one and in this episode, we deep dive into how they have used Real Estate over the years to fuel their passions and build wealth all while growing into their dreams. It was a pleasure to see in person the dream they have realized and the way that they are combin...

Everyone has lofty goals when it comes to Real Estate but a lot of folks don't get traction towards some or all of those goals. It is important to realize how time, relationships, and your development can impact your goals. In this episode, Courtney interviews Al DiGirolamo about how he has been a deal maker over the years to reach his goals. Courtney and Al cover many topics in their conversation...

We live in an investing age where every guru is telling you to own 1,000 properties and to scale, scale, scale. And boy oh boy has that caused some issues for various folks. Yet that's the bill we are all being sold as the only option. John Schaub has an approach to Real Estate that is frankly contrarian to this Get-Rich-Quick way of thinking yet he has been wildly successful building wealth and a...

In Part 1, Dominique deep dived how she built a flipping business from out of state. Don't forget to watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VNCW5nSsDM&t=9s. She flips virtually because she is busy building a life by design with a ton of time freedom. Check out what they are doing! Some additional topics that they cover include: -the power of social media and why it's worth the effor...

Rehabbing and making ugly houses pretty has been idolized thanks to shows like HGTV these days but most struggle with it. Lord knows that's not Courtney's (our host) best strength. In this episode, Courtney deep dives the art of scaling a house flipping with someone who not only renovates properties but does so AT A DISTANCE VIRTUALLY! Some additional topics that they cover include: -knowing when...

The internet is FULL of folks talking about allllll the benefits of Subject To without discussing some of the dangers. In this episode Courtney tackles the topics of Subject To investing and when Big Brother interferes with Housing. Some additional topics that they cover include: -assigning Subject To deals -the craze around Subject To deals in the marketplace right now and how that will impact ot...

Affordable housing feels like a myth in America right now! Inflation, rising interest rates, skyrocketing property insurance and property taxes, costs of goods and labor, and other factors are driving housing prices higher and higher. In this episode Courtney tackles the topic of affordable housing with experienced investor and real estate agent, Lisa Englehart. Some topics that they cover include...

Ya know, most investors don't take this topic as seriously as they should. Most folks have seen their share of estate planning gone wrong. Let's hope that is not your case. In this episode Courtney tackles the heavy topic with retired attorney and experienced investor, Mary Hart. Some topics that they cover include: -how your estate planning is truly your Ultimate Love Letter to your family -what...

Amanda and Adam New are successful investors out of the Richmond, VA market. Courtney has known them for years and have watched them take massive action. In this episode, Courtney and her guests, the News, will cover topics such as: - leaving a successful 9-5 job - building a wholesale company that can handle volume - some sales philosophies on how to win over sellers in a saturated market - novat...

Bill Cook, a friend and mentor of Courtney's, shared in this episode some wise words on how to offer with creative financing to solve folks' problems. Bill has been investing in Real Estate since 1990 (don't ask what year Courtney was born in) and have tremendous experience in multiple states. Bill has been mentored by similar influences for Courtney: Pete Fortunato, Dyches Boddiford, and Jack Mil...

Part two of this dynamic interview with Aussie Steve jumps right into some meaty topics. While in Part 1 we discussed Steve's views on Wholesaling Real Estate and how that business runs for him, in this episode we will deep dive how he picks deals to own as rentals, his experience with the BRRRR method and syndications as a Limited Partner (investor), and some overall great macro economic thoughts...