Women Investing Network Podcast

Elisabeth starts off the show looking into the age old quandry of whether, as a real estate investor, you should use your extra money to purchase more properties in order to diversify your portfolio, or to pay off the properties you have and increase certain property's cash flow. There's an argument to be made for both, and Elisabeth does just that. Then, Jason interviews Nicole Gelinas. Nicole Ge...

Jason Hartman University travelled to Oklahoma City for a property tour, and Elisabeth Embry went along to see some property and meet some investors. While she was there she was able to talk with two investors, Allisa and Sue, about their thoughts on the Oklahoma City market, and why they were interested in it. Key Takeaways: [2:20] Elisabeth's experience at the OKC property tour [6:35] Allisa giv...

Helen Davis Chaitman is a renowned attorney who specializes in mortgage lending liability. She is also a legal representative to over 1,600 people whose money disappeared in Bernie Madoff's scam, aided by his backers, JP Morgan Chase. She is the author of JP Madoff: The Unholy Alliance Between America's Biggest Bank and America's Biggest Crook. She reveals the dirty, disgusting secrets of a financ...

For this 10th episode book review, Elisabeth goes in depth into The Compounding Effect by Darren Hardy. She looks at all of the key points he brings out in the book, and why they're important for you mentally and physically. Elisabeth also talks with Sandy Franks, creator of The Women's Financial Alliance, about the importance of women grabbing hold of their investments and carving their own path...

As you start investing in real estate, it's crucial that you have a team around you that you can rely on when you need help. One of those people can be an investment counselor, and Elisabeth Embry talks with two of Jason's investment counselors, Sara and Carrie. The three discuss the various ways you can take advantage of investment counselors, even when you're not ready to buy, the helpfulness of...

Riding high in real estate leading up to the Great Recession, Heather was on top of the world. Then the bubble burst, she had to file for bankruptcy, and she had nothing to her name. With no bank account, sleeping on a friends couch, and unsure of herself, she could have given up and simply gotten a 9-5. But Heather realized she is an entrepreneur, decided to take action, moved to a new city, and...

People continue to live to an older age, and that is putting a strain on their ability to retire. That makes it even more important to have investments that actually create income so that you know you won't run out of money before your time comes. Elisabeth Embry takes some time to run you through how you can figure out what your number is that will give you the financial independence to not worry...

She may only be in her mid-20s, but Dorsie has been in the real estate business for most of her life. Straight out of college she started investing, and has written several guides for people to direct their retirement funds into investments they understand (for her that means real estate) using what's called a Solo 401k. Dorsie and Elisabeth tackle what a Solo 401k is, when you can use it, and her...

Buying a home in another state may seem like a strange thing when you first start doing it, but there are ways to ensure you've done all the due diligence possible before you buy the home. Elisabeth breaks down how you have to adapt your strategy, and some websites that can aid you in your journey. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Barb Getty, author of The Landlord Chronicles: Investing in Low and M...

When do you start? Do you wait for perfection, or do you jump in and learn on the fly? You only get one chance to make a first impression, but you may never make an impression if you wait too long. This is an important thing for all entrepreneurs to consider, and Elisabeth Embry gives you her take on which one works best for her. Then she talks with Merilee Kern, Chief PR Strategist for the Ascend...

When you're getting started in your field, networking events can be INCREDIBLY useful. But what is the best way to actually get the most out of an event that may only give you 30-60 minutes to network with those attending? Elisabeth lays out a technique called F.O.R.M. and breaks down each part of the acronym. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Kare Anderson, author of Moving From Me to We, as well as...

There will come a time when you'll be looking at selling one of your homes (or even your primary residence). What all goes into a selling a home and getting it ready for sale, however, is something that Elisabeth tackles today. Later she talks with Jessica Hickey, author of Stop Pushing String and CEO of 1029 Consulting, about the 5 business languages that are crucial for you to understand. Key Ta...

Getting out of your comfort bubble and getting started in real estate can be a daunting task. Elisabeth Embry brings in her friend, and occasional mentor/coach, Deborah Razo to talk about ways you can get started in real estate, as well as the networking organization she's started called WREN, Women Real Estate Network. Then, Jason Hartman interviews Eve Wright, former Vice President and Associate...

The WBTVN is the first OTT online TV network with content created by women for women. Their co-founder and CEO, Shea Vaughn, joins Elisabeth Embry on this episode of Women Investing Network to talk about why WBTVN is needed in the world today, what qualities lend themselves to a good show, how much of an audience they have, and the power of collectives and positive thinking. Besides creating WBTVN...

Why should you care about mastermind groups? That's what Elisabeth Embry wants to get to the bottom of in today's episode of Women Investing Network. Elisabeth is a member of Jason Hartman's Venture Alliance Mastermind, and it's been incredibly helpful to her as she's figured out her path. Elisabeth fills you in on what sorts of things you should be looking for in a mastermind group, what environm...

Elisabeth Embry takes a look at one of the most important questions you have to answer with properties you own: when do you raise the rent? She breaks down all the elements you should take into consideration, how to do your risk/reward for your renters, and analyzing your market. Later, Elisabeth talks with Darlene Coquerel, Real Estate Broker & CEO of Key Properties and KDH Realty. The two discus...

In this episode, Elisabeth Embry talks about the importance of clarity of goal, and telling you the 3 important things about selecting the right coach or mentor. Afterward, Jason Hartman talks with research scientist Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of 9 Things Successful People Do Differently. The two discuss the common beliefs that people who succeed or fail have. Heidi explains the psychological f...

Elisabeth Embry talks with Lauren Foundos, founder of Forte, and Britany Geautreau, Vice President of Investment Advisory Services at Clarity Capital LLC. Brittany is a Seattle native, who went on "life's adventure" to Southern California and worked in our Newport Beach office until 2016. That year, she moved back to her home state of Washington to head up our Pacific Northwest office. Brittany is...

Ninety percent of small properties are owned by individual landlords, and millions in this group are balancing their landlord responsibilities with their daytime careers. Tune in as Jason and Janet discuss everything from landlord business basics and finding good tenants, to complying with applicable rental laws and dealing with problem tenants. Janet Portman, author, attorney, and nationally reco...

Elisabeth Embry opens up the show with the importance of goal setting. It's crucial that you know what you want to achieve, and have metrics that show whether or not you're on the right path. She also looks at what types of goals you should set, and which types of goals you should avoid. Later she talks with Nancy Doyle, author of Manage Your Financial Life: A Thoughtful, Organized Approach for Wo...

There's a term that is used in real estate investing frequently that isn't always measured the same way, and it's called cash on cash return. Elisabeth breaks down a property she found in Memphis to give a real life example of determining what the cash on cash return would be based on all the factors the equation uses. Later, Jason Hartman interviews Lori Ann LaRocco about her books Opportunity Kn...