The Josiah Smelser Show

Latest Episodes:

30 Years of Brutally Honest Business Advice in 70 Minutes with Brian Murray Sep 16, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with Brian Murray, a best-selling author and real estate mogul who owns over $1 billion in commercial real estate. With 30 years of brutally honest business advice packed into 70 minutes, Brian shares his incredible journey—from building a real estate empire to living a simple life on his farm, rescuing horses, and pursuing adventure racing. We dive deep into the lessons he's learned, the hard truths no one talks about, and the mindset it takes to succeed in both business and life. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just love a great story, this interview is a must watch! *******Connect with Brian Murray: ******* Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate - https://a.co/d/jgiYrCr Welcome to My Garden - https://a.co/d/9KFZR39 The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume II: Create Generational Wealth by Investing in Large Multifamily Real Estate - https://a.co/d/9KFZR39 Follow Bryan Murray on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://www.instagram.com/crushingitbrian?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== *******Connect with Josiah Smelser: ******* YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JosiahSmelser Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor Josiah's Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠ Josiah's Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser⁠⁠⁠⁠ #entrepreneur #realestate #realestateinvesting

The Most Important Thing in Investing with Brandon Turner Aug 07, 2024

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Josiah was recently a guest on the A Better Life show in Hawaii with Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart and this is that episode.

The topics on this episode include:

the most important factor to look at in your investment portfolio
how Josiah and his business partner built a $600k per year profitable real estate business,
Is the short term retalal market doing well and should someone investing in the Smoky Mountain market?
how to approach your home appraisal,
should you become an appraiser
how Josiah lived in a 3rd world country as a kid and learned how blessed we are to live in the US
Josiah's experience thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
honoring God and what is most important in life
what Josiah wants his kids to remember about him when he is gone one day

I hope this episode impacts you in a meaningful way. I love and appreciate each person who listen to this. Know that you matter and God has a plan for you and loves you.

*******Connect with Josiah Smelser: ******* YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JosiahSmelser Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor Josiah's Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠ Josiah's Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser⁠⁠⁠⁠ #realestate #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

From Flipping Couches to Flipping Companies - The Ryan Pineda Story Jul 16, 2024

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In this episode, Josiah sits down with Ryan Pineda, the real estate investor and entrepreneur behind The Wealthy Way, to delve into his journey from professional baseball to couch flipping to becoming a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur. Ryan shares his insights on building his businesses, the importance of focus and determination, and the core principles that drive his Wealthy Way philosophy. We discuss his strategies for building wealth, the challenges he faced along the way, and how he integrates faith and family into his business ventures. Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the intersection of ambition, faith, and the pursuit of a purpose-driven life. Subscribe and join the community of investors learning and growing together! *******Connect with Josiah Smelser: ******* YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@JosiahSmelser Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor Josiah's Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠ Josiah's Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser⁠⁠⁠⁠ #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

203K Loan: The Ultimate Guide & Tips with Matt Porcaro Jun 05, 2024

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Today Josiah chats with Matt Porcaro of the 203k Way and gets all the details on the 203k loan and how it works. Josiah walks through all the most asked questions on the 203k loan process and Matt discusses how this loan can provide funds for both acquiring and renovating the property. This is a creative option for house hacking your way to big equity in your primary residence and is a great option to add to your toolbelt in your financial independence journey. Subscribe and join the community of investors learning and growing together!

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YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheJosiahSmelserShow⁠⁠

Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor⁠⁠⁠

Josiah’s Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Josiah's Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser⁠

Become a Better Real Estate Investor with Michael Zuber of One Rental at a Time May 22, 2024

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We made it! Episode 100 is here!! Thanks so much to you all for being a part of this journey!! Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of real estate investing with the incredible Michael Zuber of One Rental at a Time. Discover the strategies and stories that have helped countless individuals achieve financial independence through real estate investing. In this episode, Michael shares invaluable insights on: Reaching financial independence through real estate investing The benefits of seller financing and other financing options How to structure commercial financing effectively Analyzing whether Jay-Z made a smart move by taking on a mortgage Stories like the crazy tenant with a hammer and tenants ghosting their landlord Subscribe to the show and leave a 5 star review if you find value in the episode, and please share this episode with anyone you believe can benefit!

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YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheJosiahSmelserShow⁠

Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor⁠⁠

Josiah’s Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠⁠⁠

Josiah's Interviews on BiggerPockets & Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser⁠

******Connect with Michael Zuber: ****** Channel: One Rental at a Time: https://www.youtube.com/@OneRentalata... Book: One Rental at a Time: https://www.amazon.com/One-Rental-Tim... Follow Michael Zuber on Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/onerentalat... Michael's Other Social Links: https://linktr.ee/oraat

The BRRRR Strategy on Commercial Deals with Clint Harris May 01, 2024

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Josiah sits down with Clint Harris of Nomad Capital and Clint shares his adventures in self-storage and the massive value-add BRRRR strategy deals his team has been doing. Get out your pencil and take some notes!

Subscribe to the show and leave a 5 star review if you find value in the episode, and please share this episode with anyone you believe can benefit!

*******Connect with Josiah: *******

YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJosiahSmelserShow

Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor⁠

Josiah’s Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠⁠

Josiah's Interviews on BiggerPockets & Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

*******Connect with Clint Harris: *******

Follow Clint on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-harris-543265139/

Email Clint: Clint@NomadCapital.us #Entrepreneurship #personalfinance #Realestate

The Millionaire Next Door Apr 17, 2024

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In this episode, Josiah dives into the book The Millionaire Next Door and we learn how self-made millionaires build wealth the smart way. Josiah also discusses an exiting new opportunity to work with him 1 on 1 weekly in his new coaching/mentorship program which has limited spots available. Email Josiah at josiahsmelser@gmail.com or DM Josiah on Instagram (@josiahsmelser) if interested.

*******Connect with Josiah: *******

YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheJosiahSmelserShow⁠⁠

Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor⁠⁠

Josiah’s Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠⁠⁠

Josiah's Interviews on BiggerPockets & Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser

Advice to Your Younger Self Apr 02, 2024

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This episode is filmed from my beach front condo rental on my trip to interview on Brandon Turner's A Better Life podcast. In this episode, we discuss the advice you would give your younger self. What advice would you tell yourself if you could rewind the clock?

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YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheJosiahSmelserShow⁠⁠

Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor⁠⁠

Josiah’s Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠⁠⁠

Josiah's Interviews on BiggerPockets & Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser

Atomic Habits Mar 06, 2024

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In this episode, we go over my notes on the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. This is one of my favorite books and the insights here will help you set yourself up for success as you form new habits and eliminate bad habits from your life.

Please leave me a 5 star review if you feel the show brought you value and share the episode with your friends.

*******Connect with Josiah: *******

YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheJosiahSmelserShow⁠

Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor⁠

Josiah’s Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠⁠

Josiah's Interviews on BiggerPockets & Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser

How I Turned a Dream into $200 Million a Year with Edwin Arroyave Feb 28, 2024

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Today I sit down with business mogul Edwin Arroyave, and we hear his epic story of overcoming poverty and limiting beliefs to build businesses bringing in over $200 million in the last 12 months. This inspirational story will motivate you to take action on your big dreams and make the impossible, possible. Anything is possible with faith in God and the right mindset.

Subscribe to the show and leave a 5 star review if you find value in the episode, and please share this episode with anyone you believe can benefit!

About Edwin Arroyave:

With more than 30 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience, Edwin is the founder of Skyline Security Management, Inc. and Skyline Smart Energy, headquartered in the Los Angeles area.

Inc. Magazine named Skyline Security one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in 2015, 2016 and 2017. And just this year, Skyline Smart Energy debuted on the Inc. 5000 list at #20, and 1st in the energy space.

Edwin was named one of the "Top 20 under 40" for Security System News in 2014 and is the current Education Chair of the Bel Air Chapter of YPO (Young Presidents Organization).

Today, his company is the largest nationwide distributor of Brinks Home Security, protecting over 50k families and homes a year. In its history, Skyline has generated over $600 million; this year alone, combined with Smart Energy, is on pace to do $200 million.

Edwin is married to Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, of the TV series The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills and #1 podcast Two Ts in a Pod. They have 4 children together. Edwin's father in-law is John Cougar Mellencamp (musician).

*******Connect with Josiah: *******

YouTube Channel - Josiah Smelser - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheJosiahSmelserShow⁠⁠

Follow Josiah Smelser on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dailyrealestateinvestor⁠⁠

Josiah’s Book 'Dream It and Build It' on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/f7MbrMP⁠⁠⁠

Josiah's Interviews on BiggerPockets & Other Social Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/jsmelser

*******Connect with Edwin Arroyave: *******

Follow Edwin on Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tedwinator/?hl=en

Skyline Security: https://www.skylinesecurity.com/

Skyline Smart Energy: https://skylinesmartenergy.com/about/ #Entrepreneur #Limitingbeliefs #mindset