Money School Podcast

There's a clear and simple recipe for success in real estate investing, but there's also a path for failure, and challenges that can defeat smart, cautious and well-intentioned people. The biggest challenge isn't dealing with property, or even navigating the market - it's taking control of the space between our ears. What mindset do you need to have about this venture, and what do you need to eliminate from your thought process if you want to have a fighting chance? In this episode, I'm joined by pilot, investor, coach, speaker and author, Steve Rozenberg. He shares how the loss of a seemingly secure job led him to real estate, and the mistakes that can implode your investing career before it even begins. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode Why you need to have a clear direction Wanting to escape your 9-5 isn't a good enough reason to start investing. How do you get clear on why you want to do it? Steve's incredible story and journey into business ownership How did Steve Rozeburg build a 1000-unit operation as a pilot? How to narrow your focus to get everything you want Multitasking doesn't exist, there's only alternative tasking. Why are the most successful people fanatical about protecting their time? Guest Bio- Steve Rozenberg is a real estate investor, consultant, speaker and author. An international commercial airline pilot who, after the tragedies of 9/11, was forced to realize that his "Safe and Secure career" was nowhere near as safe and secure as he had thought. Steve chose real estate investing to be able to control his own destiny and create his own generational wealth. Steve created the fastest growing property management company in the state of Texas. Managing over 1,000 properties across 3 major metropolitan cities. Steve built the business up and created maximum cash flow positioning his company for a very profitable exit. Along with growing his property management company, Rozenberg has flipped, owned, and wholesaled hundreds of single family homes and apartment complexes across the US. Parlaying all of the success from real estate investing and property management growth, Steve has gone on to be one of the most well-known influencers in the Real Estate Community. Steve is a top contributor to BiggerPockets as well as other top level Real Estate platforms. He has been a guest and collaborated on countless panels, webinars, masterminds, conferences, podcasts as well as being a published author of the book Building an Empire: Failing Our Way to Millions. For more information, visit https://steverozenberg.com and follow @rozenbergsteve on Instagram.

Value is what we can do for someone that they can't do for themselves. Entrepreneurs are driven by serving people and solving problems, but how can we create something of value for others when we're wrapped up in ourselves? How can we be impactful without empathy? People are living in their own motion pictures with very little room for other people in the screenplay. A lack of empathy isn't just a crisis in our humanity, it's a crisis in entrepreneurship. How do we tap into and turn up our empathy? Why do we have to go beyond inspiration and motivation and actually get into action? In this episode, I'm super honored to be joined by legendary sports marketer, entrepreneur, author and CEO of The Steiner Agency, Athlete Direct and CollectibleXchange, Brandon Steiner. He shares his incredible insights on success in entrepreneurship, and why it's impossible without empathy. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode The power of empathy We can't be of value and solve problems without stepping into someone else's shoes. How do you turn up your empathy and compassion? Ben Steiner's formula for an extraordinary life The past and disappointment are kryptonite. How do we put action over anxiety, and kick fear out of the way with faith? How to have Brandon Steiner's "perpetual high level of non-acceptance" You have to get a bit hostile to get what you want, nothing happens when you're cool and chilled. Why do we go further when we're ferociously driven to get what we want? Guest Bio- Brandon Steiner is an inspirational speaker, media personality, author and CEO of The Steiner Agency, Athlete Direct and CollectibleXchange. A dynamic marketplace, CollectibleXchange (CX) is a revolution within the collectibles space as it allows individuals to buy, sell and appraise like never before. Likewise, CX will be co-opted by players, coaches, executives and agents as they can sell their collectibles (signed, game used, etc.) while retaining an overwhelming majority of the revenue generated and have access to CX's robust database. Moreover, CX will help design, create, market, warehouse and ship player branded apparel, food products and cosmetics. To connect with Brandon, follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about CollectiveXchange visit https://collectiblexchange.com.

Everything we've been taught about money our entire lives, is set up to enrich other people while we take on all the risk and end up with very little to show for it. It's really not a winning proposition. Without knowing it, we constantly give up control of our money to banks, financial advisors and money managers, but they've rigged the game against us. Fortunately, there is a way out - we can change everything with one simple action. What are the money lies we have to break away from today? How can we become our own banks, and get compound interest on our side? In today's episode, I'm going to reveal the truth about money, a closely-guarded wealth secret and how to implement it for you and your family. Things You'll Learn In This Episode The sad truth about employer-sponsored retirement plansWhy do you lose control of your money before it even touches your 401k? How wealthy people set themselves up for successWhat is a whole life insurance policy, and why is it the smartest way to take control of your money in a rising tax and inflationary environment? How to harness the power of compound interest Those that understand uninterrupted compound interest earn it, those that don't pay it. How can you get on the right side of this equation? Why banks get richer with YOUR moneyThe money you deposit in the bank doesn't just sit there. How are banks making a killing while you take on all the risk? Watch the free 90-minute video about how this works here, and schedule a free call to find out how to get started.

There are only two types of dreamers - those who never accomplish what they envision, and those that do. What fuels the individuals who are able to blast through fear, doubt and negativity? Do they possess a secret superpower? Today, a man whose life has inspired millions of people is going to answer these questions, and share what it takes to make your dreams come alive. In today's episode, I'm honored to be joined by one of my heroes, Rudy Ruettiger, Emmy award winning motivational speaker, icon and the man behind the movie Rudy. He shares how to overcome internal and external obstacles so you can actually live your dreams! Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode Why we should never ignore our dreams Our dreams possess a powerful energy, and once we tap into it, we ignite the fuel that propels us towards making them a reality. How do we follow this energy without fear? How to set yourself up for success everyday What's the one thing Rudy says EVERYONE needs to do every single day to eliminate layers of doubt? The power of falling in love with the basics The world's best athletes succeed because they are fanatical about getting good at the basics. Is a focus on the wrong things getting in the way of our success? Guest Bio- Rudy Ruettiger is an Emmy award winning motivational speaker, icon and author who played college football at the University of Notre Dame. His early life and career at Notre Dame were the inspiration for the 1993 film Rudy. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of fourteen children, Rudy Ruettiger chose resiliency and strength over discouragement and despair. Armed with a fierce determination, Rudy was able to achieve a lifelong dream - to attend Notre Dame University and play football for the Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the twenty-seven seconds of the only play of his college football career! The stadium was electrified, and he was carried off the field on the shoulders of his teammates. In 1993, TRISTAR Productions immortalized his life story with the blockbuster film, RUDY. Written and produced by Angelo Pizzo and David Anspaugh, the award-winning team who brought us HOOSIERS, the critically acclaimed RUDY received "Two Thumbs Up" from Siskel and Ebert. It is commonly known as one of the all-time great sports films. Find more about Rudy's story visit HERE. Get Rudy's App on Google Play and the App Store.

Trillions of dollars in stimulus are flowing to asset classes like real estate, creating massive bubbles, a flurry of activity and a lot of competition. Should you compete or sit this market out? We don't have to follow the crowd and expose ourselves to massive risk to make money. We can set ourselves up for a better future by approaching things differently. How is this market affecting the mortgage industry? Where is our guest finding great investment opportunities in this crazy market? In this episode, I'm joined by America's Mortgage Mastery Mentor, keynote speaker, podcast host and author, Jen Du Plessis. She shares her incredible investing strategies specifically tailored for this current market, and how to create the life you want. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode How to navigate investing in this highly competitive market Trying to compete with everyone else in this market is a recipe for disaster. Are there any markets and deals that aren't overpriced and overhyped? Jen's smart and highly relevant investing strategy How to turn a $9k investment into a quick cash flow opportunity and put a perpetual tailwind behind your money. The power of efficiency Why do we need to run our businesses the way we sort and fold our laundry? Guest Bio- Jen Du Plessis is America's Mortgage Mastery Mentor. She is an Influencer, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host and Author. She helps mortgage loan officers and real estate agents who are overwhelmed, stressed out, and sabotaging their personal lives for the sake of their business to multiply results in record time and have the courage to say yes to their personal lives (which sometimes means saying no to clients). During fifteen of her 37-year career in the mortgage industry, Jen has been listed in the top 1% of loan officers nationwide; spending 3 years in the top 200 of nationally ranked originators, and has funded over $1 Billion in mortgage loans. She is recognized as an Influencer in her industry as the best-selling author of LAUNCH-How to Take Your Business to New Heights, top podcast host of Mortgage Lending Mastery, and highly sought out and charismatic speaker; speaking on stages with such icons as Darren Hardy, Tony Robbins, and Les Brown. Today Jen is passionate about empowering mortgage loan officers to achieve professional and personal breakthroughs so that they stop the daily chaos by identifying their priorities to gain calm to take back control of their business and life. She is guiding her coaching students to attract clients rather than chasing them. And lastly, she is devoted to helping each student's business grow exponentially rather than hitting the reset button to have the same results year-after-year. She has been seen and heard on Good Morning America, Sirius/XM Radio, Voice America, and Mortgage News Network. Jen has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post; is a regular contributor to Mortgage Executive Magazine and Mortgage Women Magazine and has been recognized with the Women with Vision Award as one of the Top Women in the Mortgage Industry. For more information visit https://www.jenduplessis.com. To get Jen's free download 7 Strategies to Transform your Business Mindset visit http://jenduplessis.com/7strategies

Land flipping is rapidly becoming an attractive model, especially for investors who want to move away from challenging and expensive home flips. The market for land hasn't really gone mainstream, and getting into this model is easier for beginners who want to create wealth. What makes land flipping so great? How do you build a system around land flipping so that it generates passive income? In today's episode, land flippers, Landon and Teria Harris share how they have built an incredible land business that is on course to do 100 deals this year. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode How to generate land deals Why is it so much easier to get people to sell land, and how can you generate consistent land deals that lead to passive income? What it takes to make land flipping passively profitable How did Landon and Teria Harris achieve easy scalability and automate 90% of their land investing business, while also simplifying their marketing? The advantages of land flipping Why are so many real estate investors moving away from home flips and going all in on land flips? What makes it a better model? Guest Bio- Landon and Teria Harris are land investors and founders of Creekside Development. They specialize in purchasing and selling raw land at incredibly low prices. This allows ordinary people to own property to live on, vacation, use recreationally and or to create wealth. Land holds its value and can be passed on for generations. Landon and Teria believe that Real Estate is a great investment. Their goal is to make the investment affordable and attainable by all. Everyone deserves to own a piece of the American Dream. They are here to make that process smooth and painless. For more information visit https://creeksidedevelopments.com.

When you're drowning in debt, it feels like you're a slave to lenders, banks and credit card companies. Digging yourself out of the hole is the first step to financial freedom, but how do you do it when you have limited cash and opportunities? Because of this lack of money, contacts or credentials, many wealth building models seem out of reach for rookie investors. How did our guest use real estate syndication to get out of debt, build a profitable business, and completely change her life in 5 years? In this episode, entrepreneur, investor and syndication expert, Megan Lamke shares the roadmap she used to build her own investing operation, and why her business is built on impact investing. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode Why house hacking is such an amazing model for rookie investors What smart moves did Megan Lamke make early on to dig herself out of debt, get the first few deals under her belt and connect with seasoned investors? How beginners can get into syndication Most people don't explore the syndication model because they think it's only for accredited investors. How can we start building wealth through syndication with as little as $1000? The power of putting giving at the center of your business As a landlord, you have a unique opportunity to improve your tenants' quality of life, if you prioritize people over profits. How did Megan Lamke put her impact investing mission into action? Guest Bio- Megan is the CEO and managing partner of Megan Lamke Real Estate. She started in the real estate industry working for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in 2008. While at Wells Fargo, Megan built a network of real estate investors and learned some best practices for real estate investing during a recession. While working full-time, Megan began house hacking her primary residence while also convincing her tenants to help her implement the Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat (BRRRR) strategy. Megan was able to resign from all of her side hustles and corporate job to pursue real estate investing full time. Shortly after becoming a passive investor, Megan became a General Partner in her first real estate syndication. Today, Megan and her husband Darik have a rapidly growing portfolio of over 2,225 units valued at over $531 million dollars. They both work from home and have the time freedom and financial freedom to spend quality time with their 3 year old daughter. Megan helps DIY landlords sell their real estate portfolios and scale up into multifamily syndication, just like she did. Megan loves helping the accredited and sophisticated investors transform their checkbooks into true wealth and financial freedom. To learn more about Megan and what she does, visit https://meganlamke.com. Get Megan's free investing guide over at https://meganlamke.com/grit.

Investing in land is an attractive wealth building model because it plays by a completely different set of rules. However, many overlook it because they don't completely understand the process. Taking advantage of raw land deals is one of the smartest things we can do right now. With so much market uncertainty, this strategy allows us to maintain control of our money and create revolving income. How do land investors earn passive income without pesky tenants, expensive rehabs or complicated bank loans? What are the most important pieces to a successful raw land operation? In this episode, I'm joined by "The Land Geek", Mark Podolsky. He shares how he has scaled his land investing operation to 6000 deals. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode Where Mark finds buyers for land deals Land has built-in demand and buyers who are keen to get their hands on it. How do we find them and market to them? The question every investor has to ask What's the difference between running a business, and building another job? How to generate profit with land investing How can you earn recurring, passive income without a single renter or tenant? Guest Bio- Mark Podolsky (a.k.a. The Land Geek), has been buying and selling raw land full time since 2001. He has completed over 6000 land deals and his company, Frontier Equity Properties, has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. He is also a podcaster, and the author of Dirt Rich, the ultimate guide to building a passive income model in raw land investing. Mark has a passion for investing in land, creating wealth efficiently, and helping other people develop their inner geeky entrepreneur. For more information, visit https://www.thelandgeek.com. Get Marks FREE wholetailing course, Double Your Money in 30 Days or Less.

We're always told that thoughts become realities - but our thoughts have their own master - our beliefs. There's no way to make a meaningful change without dealing with our inner selves. This is the process our guest today went through. Between age 16 and age 31, he went from homeless and directionless to selling his first company for $6 million. What is his secret? If our beliefs and thoughts are working against us, how can we even begin to build our awareness and shift them? In this episode, mindset strategist, coach, founder of Thinking Big Coaching and the host of the Thinking Big Podcast, Sean Osborn shares why our beliefs drive everything we do, and how to dial them in. Things You'll Learn In This Episode The power of changing your thoughts Our thoughts will never go outside the realm of our beliefs. How do we identify and get rid of the beliefs that sabotage us? How our beliefs destroy our best ideasWhat happens when our imagination creates amazing ideas but our beliefs don't match? The impact our circle has on usHow do we get rid of negative influences, and get around a better campfire of friends, colleagues and mentors? How to stay on your goals by "remembering your future" Why do we have to visualize where we want to go in great detail before we even take the first step towards it? Guest Bio- Sean Osborn is a mindset strategist, coach and founder of Thinking Big Coaching and the host of the Thinking Big Podcast. He specializes in getting people to their next level. Sean has spent more than 30 years developing his Thinking BIG Model, a framework that allowed him to start a multimillion-dollar tech company and manage high-level teams for some of the largest companies in the county. For more information, and to listen to the podcast visit https://thinkingbig.info. To Take The FREE 6 Human Needs Test, visit https://thinkingbig.info.

The process of building wealth isn't always easy, but sometimes investors make it harder than it needs to be. Some of the most expensive, progress-destroying mistakes investors make are entirely avoidable. By adopting the right mindset about your portfolio, you avoid losing money, protect yourself and set yourself up for bigger opportunities. Why do we get in trouble when we start investing on emotion? What can we learn from seasoned and experienced investors and traders to fortify our wealth? In this episode, I'm going to talk about the biggest mistakes I see investors make over and over again, why they are dangerous, and how to do things differently. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode How to protect your wealth by spreading the risk Investing too heavily in one stock is the fastest path to a huge loss. How do you avoid that risk? The importance of tweaking and course-correcting our plan How often do we need to rebalance our portfolio if we want to set ourselves up for success? Why we have to keep our emotions in check if we want to succeed What mindsets and emotions will DEFINITELY lead to investing catastrophes even if we have the best intentions?