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JF1154: Systems, Tools, and Techniques For Success As A Realtor with Greg Gorman Oct 30, 2017

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Greg has been a licensed agent since 1992! His passion is teaching others about how to be successful as realtors and investors. Greg likes to use real estate as a vehicle that allows him to teach. In his words, “I love teaching, there’s not enough money in it, and I support that habit by real estate sales”. Hear what 26 years of selling real estate and teaching others has taught him. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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My passion is teaching

Greg Gorman Real Estate Background:

Broker-Associate For Naples Florida Real Estate
Licensed since ‘92, an agent, broker-owner of a national franchise, content developer, international speaker, and real estate investor
Team Paradise is made up of 3 licensed realtors and one unlicensed staff member

Prior to real estate spent 10 years in the insurance industry as an underwriter
Based in Naples, Florida
Say hi to him at www.thinknaples.com
Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People

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JF1153: How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile #SkillsetSunday with Donna Serdula Oct 29, 2017

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In order to maintain your credibility while attracting people to your LinkedIn profile, you need to work hard on it. Donna and her team help executives and entrepreneurs properly brand themselves based on what their goals are. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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Why are you on LinkedIn?

Donna Serdula Background:

Owner of LinkedIn-Makeover.com
Her team of 40 writers, help thousands of LinkedIn users strategically write their profile to grow their brand
Author of LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Say hi to her at www.LinkedIn-Makeover.com

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JF1152: Adding Value To Assisted Living Facilities with Joe Pohlen Oct 28, 2017

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Going from self storage to assisted living facilities is quite a jump to make. Why would anyone ever want to make that jump? Joe Pohlen is here to walk us through how he made that decision. He’ll also explain how to get the most value while providing the best care for the residents. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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This is a customer service business

Joe Pohlen Real Estate Background:

‎Co-Founder at Cardinal Senior Management
In 2012 formed a group and started buying apartment complexes, self storage and senior housing

Started buying single family homes while in college and renting them to fellow students
Began work as a court appointed receiver and became specialized in turning around struggling bank assets
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Say hi to him at http://cardinalseniormanagement.com/
Best Ever Book: Modoc

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JF1151: Getting The Most Value Out Of Your Home Office with Craig Cody Oct 27, 2017

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Craig is here today to tell us about tax deductions that many of us may be missing. As real estate investors we are also business owners, as such, there are many deductions that are advantageous for us. If you have a home office, there are many deductions that are available to lessen your tax burden. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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If you’re getting value out of it, then why not?

Craig Cody

President and Founder, Craig Cody & Company Inc.
Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner

Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force.
Has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life.
Based in Manhasset, New York
Say hi to him at http://www.craigcodyandcompany.com/bestever - Visit for a free copy of his book 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands
Best Ever Book: Traction

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JF1150: She left Wall Street Jobs Behind To Be A Realtor with Julia Hoagland Oct 26, 2017

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Julia has a background in engineering and finance, so why in the world leave the Wall Street firms to be a real estate agent? I’ll let her answer that in the show, she’ll also tells us how she leverages her engineering background to impress her clients and earn their business. As the #21 agent in NYC according to WSJ Real Trends, it seems Julia made the right decision with her career change. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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We’re able to work with very high profile names without letting anyone know

Julia Hoagland Background:

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Compass, a residential real estate brokerage firm
Ranked #21 of NYC agents by WSJ Real Trends 2016
Formerly the Vice President and Director of Marketing at two leading Wall Street firms
Active member of the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate international affiliation
Based in New York City, New York
Say hi to her at j
Best Ever Book: Traction

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JF1149: Find Foreclosures In Your Market with Brandon Krieg Oct 25, 2017

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The first thing that Brandon does for more success is shift his mindset. Rather than think of people as “motivated sellers” he prefers to think of them as “people that need help”. He has just about every form of finding deals; driving for dollars, direct mail, skip tracing, bird dogging, and SEO, but says that the best deals often times come from word of mouth and his network. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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You want to be around positive people

Brandon Krieg Real Estate Background:

Real Estate Investor at Honeybee Homes, LLC
Specialize in fast closings, and pride ourselves on being honest, hard working, caring, responsive, and reliable.
Went from performing on America’s Got Talent to flipping houses
He made $11,000 on one deal that he sold in 3 days
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Say hi to him at https://thehoneybeehomes.com
Best Ever Book: The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews

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JF1148: Which Markets Have The Best Rental Yields? With Dennis Cisterna Oct 24, 2017

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With a background in just about every area of real estate, Dennis can tell you just about anything you want to know. Currently the Chief Revenue Officer for Investability, he can provide you with everything you need as a SFR investor. They run many reports, one of which can tell you where the best rental markets are. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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There are a lot of programs for first time home buyers that most people aren’t familiar with

Dennis Cisterna Real Estate Background:

Chief Revenue Officer of Investability Real Estate, Inc., an online marketplace for single-family residential property investors
Hosts a weekly podcast, The Real Investor, to help real estate investors become more efficient and empowered in the residential investing space
Has over 16 years experience and leads all revenue-related functions, including sales, marketing and strategic planning.
Based in Denver, Colorado
Say hi to him at https://www.investability.com/
Best Ever Book: The First 100 Days

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JF1147: This Is How To CORRECTLY Brand Yourself with Chris Craft Oct 23, 2017

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Chris says that the best thing you can do for proper branding is have good content. He’ll give you details in this episode of what kind of content to create, and how to leverage your personality and knowledge. The voice behind the content is one of the most important parts to master. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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Can I do it on my own, or do I need to outsource it?

Chris Craft Background:

Founder of content creation agency Nao Media

Author of The Foundation: Branding for Successful Real Estate Professionals
Helps real estate professionals brand themselves through written content
Real estate marketing and content expert
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
Say hi to him at http://www.naomedia.co/
Best Ever Book: The Content Code

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JF1146: How To Generate Referrals Without Asking #SkillsetSunday with Stacey Brown Randall Oct 22, 2017

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Word of mouth referrals are without a doubt the most effective lead you can get. Asking for a referral is different than when it happens organically. Stacey is here today to tell us how to make it happen organically. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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By the end of this, we’ll know how to generate referrals

Stacey Brown Randall Background:

Referral Marketing Strategist, Business Growth Accelerator, Productivity Coach, Adjunct Professor
Helps other in referral strategies, particularly focused in real estate
Her online programs, VIP days and live events provide a blueprint to follow to take control of your referrals
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina
Say hi to her at www.growthbyreferrals.com/joe

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JF1145: You’re Near Bankruptcy - What Do You Do? #SituationSaturday with Scott Meyers Oct 21, 2017

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Scott was in the checkout line at Walmart when his debit card stopped working. He had hit rock bottom. Lucky for him, he had the support of his wife, family, and other mentors to help him through this tough time in his life. Losing all his money was due to the lending practices that were going on in the early 2000’s, Scott had 80 houses he was renting out - but the tenants were now able to go buy their own house with just a signature. Hear how Scott was able to get through this time and build his Self storage business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

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There’s 1 or 2 things that if they go wrong, everything could change

Scott Meyers Background:

Owner at SelfStorageInvesting.com
Founder of Self Storage Profits, Inc. that syndicate, acquire, develop, and manage Self-Storage Facilities Nationwide
With over 5,200 units and over $30M, we will also continue to grow our Information and Education Company
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana
Say hi to him at www.SelfStorageInvesting.com

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