The Big Break Show Podcast

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Hayden Albert on Finding Your Niche Market and Building Your Brand Oct 23, 2024

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In this episode, Hayden Albert shares his journey from the Navy to diving into real estate and entrepreneurship. He talks about starting a window company, navigating partnerships, and finding success in a unique niche of real estate. He talks about his current focus on a new niche in real estate that offers market share and profitability without the need for a large operation. The conversation focuses on the strategy of using hard money loans to purchase properties with extra acreage, then subdividing the land and placing mobile homes on it. This allows the investors to leverage existing debt and minimize out-of-pocket expenses.

We also chat about the power of marketing, building your personal brand, and using social media to boost credibility and attract new opportunities. Hayden drops some great advice on focusing on money-making tasks, delegating the rest, and building solid relationships in the real estate world. Tune in for practical tips and as always, take notes and take action!
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Instagram: @haydenalbert (https://www.instagram.com/haydenalbert/)

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Kelli Garrett on the Impact of Sports on Business Skills Sep 25, 2024

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In this episode, Kelli Garrett dives into how sports have shaped their business mindset and skills. Kelli shares insights on teamwork, quick decision-making, and learning from setbacks. They discuss the value of masterminds and surrounding yourself with supportive peers, as well as the mindset shift needed for scaling a business.
Kelli also highlights the importance of determination, discipline, and leadership, and talks about living life fully and without regrets. From hosting local meetups to the transition from real estate fix-and-flips to launching Rehab Wallet, Kelli emphasizes culture, relationship-building, and the need for strong systems as you grow your business. The episode wraps up with tips on goal-setting, the role of social media, and the potential impact of AI on the lending industry.
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Instagram: @kelli.garrett2 (https://www.instagram.com/kelli.garrett2/)

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Tim Vitale Finds Success in Commercial Real Estate and the Affordable Housing Space Aug 21, 2024

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Tim Vitale is a commercial real estate investor and owner of multiple apartment complexes in the affordable housing space. With over 1,600 units across several states, Tim specializes in buying commercial apartment complexes in the LITECH and Section 8 sectors. He has a background in finance and accounting and made the transition to real estate after realizing the limitations of his W-2 job. Tim is passionate about providing quality affordable housing and helping investors achieve financial success through real estate.

In this episode, Tim shares his journey from a finance and accounting role in the insurance industry to becoming a full-time real estate professional. He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from single-family homes to commercial apartment complexes, and the importance of setting clear goals and staying focused. Tim also emphasizes the significance of having a supportive partner and building a strong team to achieve success in the real estate industry.

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Instagram: @timvitaleofficial
Facebook: @timmyvitale
Linkedin: timvitale

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BIG Changes are Coming | Meet Our New Co-Host! Aug 02, 2024

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Welcome to season 2 of The Big Break Show! We have some exciting news for this new season. Unfortunately, Jesse Vasquez will no longer be part of the show, but we introduce a new co-host and discuss some upcoming fire plans for the future of this podcast. As always, we will continue to provide valuable insights into investment strategies, lifestyle, mindset, and more. So the new co-host will be Dan Tollens!

Dan Tollens is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with a background in sports. After graduating from college, he got involved in construction and property management, eventually transitioning into fix and flips and new construction. Currently, Dan focuses on boutique hotels and land development. He shares his knowledge and experiences through his YouTube channel, Coastal Chronicles, where he provides valuable insights into real estate investing and business strategies.

In this episode, Dan shares his background in sports and how he transitioned from doing that to real estate investing. We initially discussed the importance of building a network and surrounding yourself with successful people. This episode will also give y'all a little preview of our upcoming topics, including boutique hotels, business acquisitions, health and fitness, and more!
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#46 Former Engineer Turned Real Estate Investor Scales to Over 60 Doors w/ Ingrid Duque Oct 26, 2022

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This episode features Ingrid Duque, a real estate investor from Atlanta, Georgia. Before being an investor, she was an engineer, climbing the corporate ladder until one moment struck her the most, which made her realize that she needed to pivot into real estate. Take a listen to her unique story of how it all started; what her properties looked like; what she experienced owing her first property without prior experience; her first eviction; how she analyzed the 2020 trends according to her goals; what is a line of credit (LOC) and how to get one; our thoughts on how the market would shift and how this could be an opportunity to be in the real estate space; and how self-awareness of your weaknesses can help you have a successful business.
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#40 From Airline Pilot to Real Estate - What It Takes to Succeed w/ Steve Rozenberg Aug 31, 2022

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In this episode, we talk with Steve Rozenberg. He is an international airline pilot, business coach, and real estate investor. In this conversation we had with him, he talked about leveling up your business mindset. He also shared a brief story about how 9/11 threw his life into disarray and prompted him to embark on his real estate journey; his early realizations as a real estate investor; how he learned about the business the hard way; relating the airline industry to how we should run our real estate business; and how to become truly successful by investing in yourself, surrounding yourself with successful people, and steering your business in the right direction.
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#32 Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Through the Lens of Photography w/ Jeremy Janus Jul 06, 2022

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In this episode, we're taking a breather from real estate and taking things in a different light as we talk with Jeremy Janus, who is now very well-known in nature photography. After graduating from high school, Jeremy relocated from California to Colorado when he was 18 and had severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. He embraced nature to find meaning after going through some difficult times. At the age of 20, he began drawing and painting, which led to him being fascinated with photography. This is when his career as an artist truly began. Listen to this episode as we discuss how Jeremy is fusing his passion for art and nature with his nature photography. We also reflect on his life, the difficult circumstances he has faced, and how nature photography has helped him appreciate the positive aspects of life.
PS. If you are experiencing anxiety and clinical depression, always know that you are not alone, and we are here to help in every way we can.
I hope this episode makes us realize that we have to take anxiety and depression seriously and that this episode brings light in some way that we can learn and apply to our personal lives.
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If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application:
- Stride Academy
Connect with Jesse Vasquez:
- LinkTree
- Instagram
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#27 House Hacking to Financial Freedom w/ Craig Curelop Jun 01, 2022

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In this episode, we have Craig Curelop, who is known for previously being a part of BiggerPockets. He is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, Lead Realtor of The FI Team, and the author of "The House Hacking Strategy." Tune in as we delve deep into how he started with BiggerPockets and House Hacking, what it looks like to transition to multifamily deals, all about his book, future plans, and learning about life and personal growth.
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#18 How to get started in rental arbitrage w/ Rafa Loza Mar 30, 2022

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In this episode we discuss the best strategies to connect with landlords and REIT’s specifically for rental arbitrage. Rafa Loza went from 0 to over 40 units using these techniques. His tips and tricks will help teach you the best ways to help landlords understand the arbitrage model.
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If you’re interested in Rafa’s Course, check the link to his STR Academy Application:

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#3 The Art of Goal Setting Dec 15, 2021

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In this video Rafa goes into how he prepares for the new year by setting goals and creating actionable steps. We encourage you all to try setting goals for yourself and test how far you can go.
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