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Have you ever been told, “you’re not good enough?” If you’ve been told that, or you’re thinking it now, then it's the very next steps you take that will determine your outcome. Jeremy Herider was a man starting from nothing and is now a former Pro Baseball player turned Productivity coach.He is the CPO (Chief Productivity Officer) at Keller Williams VIP Realty and Founder of OptimalSelf. Jeremy has a passion to help and teach people how to build a team and expand across local and regional markets. His mission is to assist people in building careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living as well as creating habits for success that cross generational lines. He is also the host of the podcast Optimal Self.Dive into Jeremy’s inspiring story and our conversation about having no excuses and taking responsibility for your optimal self.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:57] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Jeremy Herider  Jeremy gives us some background on his story Parents and upbringing  Struggling financially growing up  Baseball player from birth  [07:58 - 28:41] No Excuses, Taking Responsibility for Your Optimal Self Jeremy’s thoughts on creating success from nothing Making it your passion  Unlocking your own personal power Leaving your prison  Getting out of the past Even in the ‘glory days’ can be prison  Creating your next level  It’s your choice  Jeremy’s experience on the drive to improve When expectations don’t meet the narrative  “Because you weren’t good enough”  “What are you going to do about it?” What to do when you’re not good enough Compounding hard work over time  A word from our sponsors [28:42 - 49:34] How You are Here is How You are Everywhere The balance between hard work and natural born talent  Opinions should not motivate you, good or bad Being the best you at everything you do  Curating your passion  Elevating your hard work to all areas of your life We all have the ability to learn in common  Success comes from learning  Your life is in seasons  Constantly working on yourself in each season  Don’t attach your identity to just one thing  What you do is not who you are  Your ‘Google Review’  What do you want to say about yourself [49:35 - 1:02:57] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Would not be here without others  Seeking knowledge from people who have done it  Implementation is power  Knowledge is no good with people around you  ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Jeremy  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “The moment you will take responsibility for everything in your life, is the moment you unlock your own personal power to have anything in your life.” - Jeremy Herider“The worst prison in the world is the one you don’t even know you’re in… They are locked in because they’re a prisoner of the past.” - Jeremy Herider“Do you want to be the kid that makes it as a 12 year old? Or do you want to be the kid at 22 that’s running on the field in front of 50,000 people? Your choice, how are you gonna play it?” - Jeremy Herider Resources Mentioned:  Optimal Self: The Art of Becoming the Best Version of Yourself 7 Habits of Highly Effective People  Optimal Self YouTube Connect and engage with Jeremy on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out https://www.optimalself.today/ and start becoming the best version of you. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you start from nothing, you have nothing to lose - and that is what can give you the grit and ambition to continue. Starting from nothing, Shaahin Cheyene dropped out of high school and went on to discover that you can't learn the principles that make you wealthy in this economy at any school.Starting his work at the age of 16, he made over a billion dollars by the time he was 18. Shaahin is the serial entrepreneur who invented Herbal Ecstasy, The Vapir Vaporizer and is now a leading Amazon seller and top consultant for people who want to make millions in sales. He is also the author of the new book Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult. Let’s dive into Shaahin’s incredible story and experience and learn how this top Amazon consultant and seller made a billion dollars in sales.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:54] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Shaahin Cheyene Shaahin gives us some background on his story Immigrated to America from Iran  Everyday is survival  The pressures of cultural expectations  Stories from upbringing  [06:55 - 18:05] Breaking a Billion in Sales Shaahin talks about carving his own path in life  Not fitting in as a kid Finding a culture to fit in Who is making the money?  The idea to sell a legal pill  Success using a drug dealing format Breaking a Billion Dollars in sales  Distribution is key to everything  The experience and after effects Dealing with the adversity  [18:06 - 35:31] The Relentless Drive to Keep Going It’s easier to sell success than work for it  Shiny object syndrome  Staying relentless even when you don’t need to  Driven by excitement  The importance of tunnel vision Making money doesn’t have to be a struggle  Chase excellence and money is a byproduct  Developing and cultivating the mindset From me to what  From what to how  Find the distribution  Come to the table with excellence  How to become bulletproof The 4 pillars 1. Build a foundation  2. Have other investments 3. Real Estate 4. Have an ecommerce business  A word from our sponsors [35:32 - 44:42] Shaahin Cheyene on Building Your Network Getting into ecommerce  Resources below Who you know or what you know?  In the absence of performance it’s all networking  The example of Basquiat Network amplifies what you know  Building your network Share opportunities and bring people up Knowledge, courage, and action  [44:43 - 55:17] Closing Segment ThE RanDoM RoUnD How to engage with Shaahin  Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I started to learn that, hey, you know, if you know how to deal with people, and if you can think outside the box that things are possible beyond what other people believe - they are!” - Shaahin Cheyene“We had created a distribution system that nobody had ever seen before and dominated an entire industry… First thing I realized was that distribution is the key to everything.”- Shaahin Cheyene“When you start from nothing, you have nothing to lose. And it's that mentality for me that has given me the grit, the drive and the ambition to continue.” - Shaahin CheyeneResources Mentioned:  Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult Think and Grow Rich BILLION podcast Hack & Grow Rich Free Amazon Mastery Course The Trick to Money is Having Some How to be Unreasonably Successful Connect and engage with Shaahin on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out https://www.shaahincheyenne.com/ and become a master at selling on Amazon.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What defines a great leader is how they face challenges. Being told he wasn’t good enough, was the fuel for the fire that drove Sam Palazzolo forward into success.Today, Sam is an Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Author, Leadership Professor, and Nonprofit Philanthropist, who brings a variety of value creation topics to entrepreneurs and business leaders. His ideas and actionable takeaways are captured in his five books, the most recent being The Influential Leader: Leading at the Tip of the Spear.Let’s dive into Sam’s story and talk about how to become an influential leader.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:15] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Sam Palazzolo  Sam gives us some background on his story Born and raised in Detroit Modest upbringing  Pushed to get good grades Always looking for useful information [06:16 - 13:01] The Minor Victories Leading to Success From assembly line to corporate job Getting invited by Vanderbilt University Rewarding your accomplishments The parallel of parenting and leadership  Having people figure things out  [13:02 - 20:29] Becoming an Influential Leader Pivoting out of a corporate job Joining a consultancy  Going out on his own Leadership development Building up a tech startup  Tip of the Spear What they do  The venture side  Sam talks about the value of his book  A catalyst to start bigger things  A word from our sponsor [20:30 - 27:37] Closing Segment Who you know, or what you know? Both: subject matter expert combined with leveraging relationships How networking led Sam to opportunity  The rule of 3 Takeaways from the Influential Leader A lot of leadership books lack tactical steps  Giving practical action steps  ‘The people moment’  How to engage with Sam Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I love it when people tell me, ‘you can’t do it,’ or ‘your best isn’t good enough…’ Those are the fuel moments that cause me to build fire; that’s what makes me drive down the highway faster.” - Sam Palazzolo“You gotta have those milestones that allow you to, kind of, tick off some success… You gotta give yourself some credit for the victories you accomplish.” - Sam PalazzoloResources Mentioned:  The Influential Leader: Leading at the Tip of the Spear The Javelin Institute Transformation Self-Assessment Success Questions for every leader Connect and engage with Sam on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out https://tipofthespearventures.com/ to learn more about creating a great organization.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re on social media, have websites, looking to grow a client base, and have plenty of content, you absolutely should be leveraging Pinterest to promote yourself.Laura Rike is a Pinterest Strategist who helps high-performing business owners implement content growth plans, outsource their visibility and steadily grow their monthly revenue through her signature growth to greatness framework with done for you services and course packages. In this episode, Laura offers advice on best practices and a Pinterest toolkit that will jumpstart your success today!Let’s jump right in and learn more about how Pinterest can build your business. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:20] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Laura Rike Laura gives us some background on his story Energetic and extraverted  Background in design Parents’ career background and support The moment of switching directions Getting work virtually  [07:21 - 23:23] How Pinterest Can Build Your Business How Laura began getting clients after the pivot  Years of work niching down  The importance of saying no Laura’s advice on Pinterest as a tool for business  Don’t think of it as social media but as search Give solutions to potential problems Who should be using Pinterest Getting into the video world  Examples of what you can do Relating your content to the clientele  Test out different content Focus on quality of content A word from our sponsor [23:24 - 35:40] Laura Rike on Building Your Network Biggest missteps in Pinterest marketing Not taking time for the foundation of the profile  Not giving it enough time Who you know or what you know? They play into each other  What you know helps who you connect with  You can always leverage who you know  How credibility of your network can affect your Pinterest 99% of the content should be yours  The 1% is communities  How a podcast can be leveraged  Bringing people into your ecosystem  Using Pinterest as a redirection site [35:41 - 47:47] Closing Segment How to get started! Links below  ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Laura Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “If you start to think about how you can market yourself with someone who is searching for a solution to a problem that they have, that’s really how you’re going to be successful on the platform.” - Laura Rike “It doesn’t have to be perfect if it’s quality content.” - Laura Rike“I help you grow your audience, grow your authority, and grow your traffic using the power of Pinterest; so that you can increase your email leads while, I say, flooding your bank account with ‘mula!’” - Laura RikeResources Mentioned:  Pinterest Toolkit Pintastic Jumpstart Pintastic Rock Star Connect and engage with Laura on Twitter, LinkedIn, and of course Pinterest! Check out https://laurarike.com/ and start making your Pinterest profitable.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a huge opportunity out there to build a sustainable long term model that is good for consumers and good for your business and no one understands models better than Ed Vincent. Ed is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of business, technology and management experience including 6 years in banking and evaluation.He founded an e-commerce business in 1999 which was sold to a competitor in 2001. Ed’s other founded businesses include SimplyEngage, myProducer, & Predict Ventures; and he is currently Founder & CEO of FestivalPass, which gives subscribers a unique experience in the event space.Dive right in and learn how Ed builds successful models for subscriptions services.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:23] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Ed Vincent  Ed gives us some background on his story Always entrepreneurial  Growing up poor in a rich town  Finance and Investment major  Early career venture experiences Going into the ecommerce space [05:24 - 29:18] Building Successful Models for Subscription Services The first venture into banking Launching the first ecommerce company Testing concepts and products  Ed talks about his time in MoviePass Getting the job  Monetizing the data  There could have been success  Ed’s lessons for people in subscription services Understand the underlying metrics Know your margins  The model for Ed’s subscription service  How Ed built up the company  Using data to predict outcomes  What FestivalPass does for the consumer More like a membership Unique concepts  Brand loyalty and community  Dealing with competition  A word from our sponsor [29:19 - 34:24] Ed Vincent on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? Who you know gets you through the door  The what lets the ‘who’ support you  Ed’s advice on reaching out to investors  Do your homework  Know the ‘why’ behind the person  Thoughts on paid masterminds and mentorships  Getting value from an entrepreneur peer group  [34:25 - 41:05] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Ed Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “It doesn’t matter what kind of entrepreneur you are, you should understand how a financial model works.” - Ed Vincent“The good news is that there’s a huge opportunity out there to build a sustainable long term model that is good for the consumer and good for the business.” - Ed VincentResources Mentioned:  If - by Rudyard Kipling Invest with FestivalPass Connect and engage with Ed on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.festivalpass.com/ to learn more about the new way to experience events and how to get involved.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you have a motivation beyond career building, what you do becomes a mission. Veteran Disney animator Tom Bancroft (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Pocahontas,” “Mulan,” “Mary Poppins Returns”) is the founder of Pencilish Animation Studios, the world’s first, brand new crowd-owned animation studio - where fans become the owners.Its vision is to create high-quality animated projects that connect with audiences of all ages. Tom, having animated on a number of top box office hits, has created characters in some of the most popular and profitable animated features of all time. To this day he continues to freelance with Disney’s theatrical division.Dive right into the episode and hear from the master, the journey that led him from a passionate hobby to a veteran Disney Animator.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 07:16] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Tom Bancroft Tom gives us some background on his story The start of the love for animation Growing up in competition with his twin Tom talks about the decision to turn this into a career [07:18 - 20:19] From Hobby to Veteran Disney Animator  Tom shares the influences on his style  A student of animation and illustration Living through the ‘hey-day’ of comic books The influence of Mad Magazine Tom talks about getting work with Charlie Brown The connections that led to it  Getting taken seriously as an animator  Getting an internship at Disney The feeling of making the jump to big time animation  Going into the second renaissance of Disney [20:20 - 37:49] Movie Making from an Animator’s Perspective  The importance of good communication in complex animation  The key is storyboards Communicating intention in each frame Leaving room for artist interpretation  The example of Mulan When things don’t work when put together  Catching things early on  From Disney to Big Idea Feeling a calling  The opportunities that came The new dynamics A word from our sponsor [37:50 - 54:39] Tom Bancroft on Future Projects and Building Your Network Tom talks about his project Pencilish  The vehicle of launch Animated IP  The testing element  The distribution model  How to get involved? Links below Who you know or what you know? They go hand in hand  Tom’s thoughts on CGI vs. cartoon animation 2D is not dead [54:40 - 59:47] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Tom Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I felt a calling… and because of that I think I had a motivation that was beyond just career building or ladder climbing. I was going for a different reason, it was almost a mission to me.” - Tom BancroftResources Mentioned: Invest in PencilishConnect and engage with Tom on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Feeling inspired? Be sure to visit https://www.pencilish.com/ and get involved with everything happening. Head to Policygenius.com to get started with a life insurance quote today!Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling in his early years, Ralph DiBugnara knew he wanted more for himself than generational poverty as his future. Now he holds the prestigious roles of President of Home Qualified, a digital resource for buyers and sellers, and Vice President at Cardinal Financial, a nationally recognized mortgage loan company.Ralph is a successful serial entrepreneur and real estate expert. This expertise led him to start The Real Estate Disruptors, a network where he interviews guests on investing, property guidance and their expert advice. He also focuses on creating an elite network of industry leaders to help brokers succeed in the social media driven economy.Let’s dive in and learn about the best investment options to supply recession proof cash flow, and about recovering from loss by playing the long game.Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:20] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Ralph DiBugnara Ralph gives us some background on his story Growing up in New York The experience of moving from home Parent’s career life Starting work in a mortgage bank No network to fall back on during the crash [05:21 - 14:08] Recovering From Loss by Playing the Long Game Ralph talks about how he recovered from loss From a penthouse to a side house  Losing money and acquiring debt  A long road to dig back out  Ralph shares his thought process during his early career Graduating with a finance degree Naïve to who you can really be Getting into the real estate game  Buying the first multifamily  Going back to long term income  Where to start in real estate investing Flipping vs. long term The safest investment to start with  [14:09 - 25:25] The Benefits of the Airbnb Option How Airbnb comes into play Ralph’s venture into Airbnb Harder to manage but better premium  Keeping both parties accountable When to outsource your property management Know what your time is worth  The logistics of outsourcing your airbnb The potential problems and pitfalls The issue of ownership  Things you need to be on top of  A word from our sponsor [25:26 - 39:38] Ralph DiBugnara on Building Your Network Who you know or what you know? Skipping mistakes through who you know The real value of time  Leverage scheduling  Stealing time  How relationships have impacted Ralph Ralph shares about his dad Leadership academy  Cutting time through mentorship Investing others without taking it as an expense Keeping a beginner’s mindset Ralph’s advice to his younger self Get a consistent routine  [39:39 - 48:15] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RoUnD How to engage with Ralph Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “If you have staying power in real estate, where as you can stay in a property long term… the value always comes back.” - Ralph DiBugnara“I steal time so I can use that for something else… If you can concentrate on one thing, don’t waste time on things that don’t serve you in some way.” - Ralph DiBugnara“We’re always best served in business when keeping a beginner’s mindset.” - Ralph DiBugnaraResources Mentioned:  The Disruptors Academy Real Estate Disruptors Connect and engage with Ralph on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Check out https://ralphdibugnara.com to learn more about building long term sales revenue.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a secret sauce to selling anything and everything, and while it may be hard at times, anyone can do it if they’re determined. Brent Sprenkle, author of Billion Dollar Portfolio, has worked as a commercial real estate broker and investor in Los Angeles for two of the nation’s top firms, Berkadia and Sperry Van Ness, specializing in apartment sales.He brings more than twenty years of experience and expertise helping people achieve their objectives of exchange, expansion, consolidation, and disposition. With more than 350 apartment buildings sold, his sales of commercial properties have exceeded $1.2 Billion. Let’s dive deep into Brent’s experience so you can come out learning how to be successful selling anything. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment   I introduce today’s guest, Brent Sprenkle  Need to build a podcast? Go to https://travischappell/coahcing Brent gives us some background on his story Went into engineering first  Transitioning into brokerage  An interest in how things are designed [06:00 - 18:06] How to be Successful Selling Anything Brent talks about the turning point getting out of engineering Forced to become successful The process of building wealth  Anyone can do it Dealing with constant rejection The law of average comes into play  Dealing with rejection in sales  Don’t spend to much time thinking about it Going from one thing to next You have to get through the bad days Working hard to get the deal  Look for the easy deals  A word from our sponsor [18:07 - 25:59] Winning at Your First Deal Brent’s advice to aspiring real estate investors Educate yourself - The Billion Dollar Portfolio  Recognize the differences in the industry Start small and work your way up Cautionary advice around investing Finding the best bargains  Understanding the difficulties of certain areas Have realistic expectations Don’t wait [26:00 - 28:06] Closing Segment How to engage with Brent Links below  Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Change never feels good… [But] two-thirds of the time, people are better off in the long run, it forces them to make decisions and make changes they should’ve made prior.” - Brent Sprenkle“If you’re not losing deals then that means that you’re not winning deals, the two go hand in hand.” - Brent SprenkleResources Mentioned: Billion Dollar Portfolio: How to Create a Real Estate EmpireConnect and engage with Brent by emailing sprenkleapartments@gmail.com, call 310-621-8221 or on LinkedIn. Check out https://www.berkadia.com/ to build your long term wealth.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices