Today we are joined by the owner of Rancho Santa Fe Escrow Inc, Jennifer Sherwood. Jennifer has been in the industry for 43 three years and after a long and successful career she decided to open up her own escrow company. Listen as she shares why she believes that now is the perfect time to start her business and what her biggest struggles have been in getting started. If you would like to get a hold of Jennifer you can call her at 858-771-9140 or find her on social @rsf_escrow. Contact James fo...
Jul 22, 2019•33 min
Today we have a guest who has been an entrepreneur since the age of 8. He has had 22 businesses in 7 different industries. He is a motivational speaker and helps young people flourish as business owners. Tim Simpson comes on the podcast today from South Carolina and shares what it was like for him buying and building his businesses. He share what he learned along the way and how he uses that to help him teach others. If you would like to get a hold of Tim you can find his info on his website www...
Jul 19, 2019•34 min
Today we sit down and talk about how we go about building Pipeline Insurance and how we actively try and support our staff so that they can be the best versions of themselves. All too often when employers hire, they delegate activities and responsibilities and wonder why employees leave or why they can't get their employee to do more. James and Hernan share how they see themselves as employers and what they try to provide their employees with in order to help them achieve their own levels of suc...
Jul 18, 2019•30 min
Today we had the pleasure of interviewing Zack Hollander with Epoch Visuals. Zack comes on the show ready to share all of his trials and tribulations including the recent loss of his brother. Zack shares how his brother inspired him to get out on his own and start his own company. Listen as he shares his dream of working in the motorcycle dirt bike world and how weddings and Real Estate videos are helping him get there. If you would like to work with Zack you can find him on social @EpochVisuals...
Jul 17, 2019•43 min
Today we are joined by Manuel Sanchez from Compass. Manuel shares his story with us from his days selling shoes, selling cars and ultimately selling Real Estate. He talks about his first year in the business, thinking he had all the answers only to be slapped in the face by the real world. Listen as he tells us how he overcame that major defeat in his life to become an agent holding his own with Compass. If you would like to get a hold of Manuel you can find him on social @SellWithManuel or call...
Jul 16, 2019•50 min
Today we are joined in the podcast studio by Victor Mijangas with The Mighty Maids. Victor shares with us how he took his education in Human Resources and started a true business. We talk about hiring employees and social media strategies to lead generate. If you have ever considered starting a business but didn't want to build yourself a job, you are going to want to hear how Victor build his company and what he did to improve upon what others in the industry were already doing. If you would li...
Jul 15, 2019•44 min
We can't believe that one year has flown by. We want to thank each and everyone of you who have been long time listeners and also those who have recently joined us. Without you, we would not be where we are today and without all of our amazing guests, our businesses may not be where they are today. We have developed so many #PowerfulRelationships memories and friendships through the podcast and we are truly grateful to have gone on this journey with all of you. One year in the books and we are l...
Jul 12, 2019•37 min
Today we are joined by Larry White. Larry has built an amazing Real Estate business based on the value he brings his team members and the systems he has put in place. Listen as he shares his story and why he decided to join eXp Realty and has never looked back. If you would like to learn more about Larry and his team you can find him on social @LarryMFWhite or call/text him 602-206-1262 Contact James for all your Insurance needs 619-884-0045 or James@SiasFirst.com Are you EXP CURIOUS??? text: 12...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Today we are joined by an Artist & Entrepreneur Rachelle Trujillo from Of Leaf & Star who does interior designs with a special eye for natural looks. Rachelle shares with us how she decided to get into the design business, the time she spend in school and how all that has helped her get her business off the ground. We also talk about the power of social media and take on the 3 for 33 challenge inspired by the Inner G. To get a hold of Rachelle reach out to her on social @Of_Leaf_And_Star...
Jul 10, 2019•40 min
Today we are joined by Jackie Camacho from Windermere Home & Estates. Jackie is very involved in the Real Estate community, not only with her clients but also with her fellow Realtors. Jackie is the 2019 President of NAHREP North County and is involved in many other organizations helping to empower young Latina women in business. Join us as we discuss some struggles young real estate agents go through and what Jackie did to over come those obstacles. To get in contact with Jackie you can get...
Jul 09, 2019•47 min
Tracie Schmidt from Supreme Lending joins us today on the podcast. Tracie has been in the industry for 22 years and sits down with us to talk about what she does to maintain a strong book of business. We discuss everything from lead generation to social media and Tracie shares with us some of the organizations she is a part of. If you would like to work with Tracie you can find her on social @TracieSchmidtMortgage or call/text her 858-336-5200 Contact James for all your Insurance needs 619-884-0...
Jul 08, 2019•45 min
Today we are joined by Owners and Operators of AI Entertainment Arnie and Ashley Valenzuela. What if you could wake up everyday and do something you loved to do? Maybe everyday in your life is a party. Arnie and Ashley get to live that life everyday and y the Business Bros definition of success, the Valenzuela family is a success. They wake up everyday looking to throw an awesome event where people come, have fun and want to come back! If you would like to get a hold of them you can find then on...
Jul 05, 2019•42 min
Today we are joined by Andres Guzman with ALF Cleaning Company. Andres shares what he went through losing his father and the things he struggled with as a result. We then dive into his newest venture in the cleaning space and Hernan gives him some systems ideas to put in place to help him begin thinking about how to scale his company. If you would like to get a hold of Andres you can email him at ALF.CleaningCompany@gmail.com or call him 619-518-1839. Are you EXP CURIOUS??? text: 123exp to 31996...
Jul 03, 2019•45 min
Today we are joined by April Macowicz from Big Block Realty. April shares with us her struggles when she entered the Real Estate space. She shares with us how her passion for success blinded her to all other aspects of her life and how as a result she almost completely destroyed some of the personal relationships she hold near and dear to her heart. Join us as she share how she had to really look at her life and decide if the financial success she was having was worth the sacrifice she was makin...
Jul 02, 2019•33 min
The one and only Evan Carmichael joins us on the podcast today. Evan shares with us how he started making his now famous "top 10" videos about different people. Listen as Evan shares his advice on what you should to when you have an idea and how that advice has made him a success today. If you have not heard of Evan, you need to check out his content. Simply search Evan Carmichael and you will be amazed and inspired as to what he puts out and how motivational his content is. Thank you Evan for c...
Jul 01, 2019•33 min
Today we are joined by Matt Nugent of Matt Nugent Productions. Matt comes from a medical background and after having a great career in the medical field, he decided to take a leap into media and has not looked back. Join us as he shares why he made that choice and what he is doing now to pursue his passion and build a business around doing the thing he love to do. If you would like to get a hold of Matt you can find him on Social @MattNooge or call him 858-775-3475. Are you EXP CURIOUS??? text: ...
Jun 28, 2019•42 min
You may have seen his logo all over San Diego, that bull dog is hard not to notice. Dan Fulkerson from the Batta Fulkerson Law Group joins us on the podcast and we get to ask him about his origin story, where the logo came from and his plans for what he calls "the Bull Dog" building. You are not going to want to miss this episode. If you have any legal questions feel free to reach out to Dan on social @BattaFulkerson or call him 619-333-5555. Are you EXP CURIOUS??? text: 123exp to 31996 for a 7 ...
Jun 27, 2019•44 min
Vinne Enriquez from the Enriquez Group with Keller Williams stop by the studio today. Listen in on how he went from playing football to traveling the world and working construction and finally getting into Real Estate. We take a deep dive into the aspect of teams and profitability and what he is doing to develop and grow his team within Keller Williams. If you would like to get a hold of Vinnie you can find him on social @The_Enriquez_Group or call him at 858-345-7829. Are you EXP CURIOUS??? tex...
Jun 26, 2019•51 min
Today Lars Hedenborg and Hernan sit down and talk about profit. Lars has a program called RealEstateBSchool.com that helps agents who are already high level producers build a business that is scaleable. Lars and Hernan discuss some of the topics that Real Estate agents will not hear discussed in their broker offices or within their teams. Listen and learn some insight into the world of real estate as a business and make sure you take a look at what you are doing to ensure your business is profit...
Jun 25, 2019•38 min
This young entrepreneur is still in college. He has been working hard in social media to build an audience and learn from other successful entrepreneurs so that he better prepares himself for the future but at the same time finding unique ways to generate revenue by providing simple but very useful value. Specifically for your instagram profile picture. Take a look at your stories, do you notice how some people's profile rings look just a bit different? Would you like your profile ring to stand ...
Jun 24, 2019•37 min
We are joined today by Michelle Martinez from Big Block Realty. Michelle shares with us her journey through life and the different things she did for a living including her proudest achievement, being a stay at home Mom. Now that the kids are grown up, she is has been working in Real Estate and is putting her personality and people skills to the test. If you would like to work with Michelle you can find her on social @MichelleMRealty or you can give her a call (619) 829-4901. Are you EXP CURIOUS...
Jun 21, 2019•42 min
Today Carissa Barajas stops by the studio. She shares with us the transition from a bar tender to a TC and then to a Realtor. She loves being in Real Estate and her family is the one of the driving factors. Listen as she shares how she balances her professional life and her home life so that she not only is very involved in her home life but that involvement helps her professional life too. If you would like to get a hold of Carissa you can find her on social @CarissaBarjas or give her a call or...
Jun 20, 2019•37 min
Today we have the pleasure of having Steve Heroux from VictorySelling.com as our guest in the studio. Steve is in town for the Lab Coats Agent Live event in Coronado's Hotel Del. He stops by the studio and we talk sales and mindset. Steve and Hernan dig deep into what it means to help people find value in the products and services that someone has to offer and how building relationships is the way to build long term clients and friendships. This is one of those episodes you just don't want to mi...
Jun 19, 2019•51 min
Today we are joined by a new agent in Real Estate. Navid shares with us how he decided to to get into Real Estate, what he looked for in a brokerage, what he is doing to build his circle of influence and what kind of success he is seeing with open houses. Getting started in Real Estate can be tough but with coaching and mentorship, some guidance and a willingness to learn, you can succeed. If you would like to get in contact with Navid you can find him on social @KhayyatRealty or call him (619) ...
Jun 18, 2019•40 min
Today we are joined by the CEO of the Chicano Federation of San Diego Nancy Maldonado. Nancy shares with us what amazing things her organization is doing within the Chicano community. She shares how they are helping low income communities to better themselves physically, emotionally and financially. They offer education, business coaching and resources and affordable housing to help people get on their feet and thrive. If you would like to learn more about the resources they have available or ho...
Jun 17, 2019•36 min
This episode we sit down with Alex Montalenti to talk about the power of your social media. Alex's company RealGrader.com is designed to help Agents get a grade and see in one place, how well their name is being seen by clients when they get Googled. How do you look on social, Google, Zillow, Realtor.com etc. Do you have blank Bio's or worst do you not show up at all? Alex and I dig into why you need to maintain control and how using RealGrader.com can help you get your digital identity in order...
Jun 14, 2019•35 min
Today we are joined by Luke Burrows co-host to the Motivational Mentors. Luke shares with us what it was like for him to start a podcast and keeping at it for a year so far. We talk about what we have learned from the guest we have had on our shows and how that has impacted what we will be doing on our own podcasts. We then discuss what success means to us and what we plan to do going forward to reach our definitions of success. Are you EXP CURIOUS??? text: 123exp to 31996 for a 7 minute video o...
Jun 13, 2019•36 min
Ever wonder what it took for a professional skater board dude from Nor Cal to decide to leave the fast life for Title Insurance? Then you are going to want to hear Ryan Petaishiski because he did exactly that. Hear about what he loves to do and why those traits helped him find success in that industry. If you would like to get in contact with Ryan, you can find him on social @dr.aobetaks or call him (619) 416-2076. Are you EXP CURIOUS??? text: 123exp to 31996 for a 7 minute video on what it is a...
Jun 12, 2019•36 min
Today we are joined by Randy Lipsey Jr from WFG National Title. Randy opens up to talk about his history in Real Estate from the collapse of the Real Estate market in 2008 when he lost everything to his return to Real Estate after going into Law Enforcement. We talk about the value of social media and how it relates to the old school way of prospecting. If you would like to get in contact with Randy you can find him on social @rlipseyjr or (619) 504-2278 Are you EXP CURIOUS??? text: 123exp to 31...
Jun 11, 2019•40 min
Today we are joined by Nicole Del Priore from Century 21 Award. Nicole talks to us about her time as police officer, correctional officer and in the biotech industry before she decided to get into Real Estate. She now can attribute many of her struggles and persiverence from her previous life to her success in her current life. There are still some things that she fears however, she might be able to deal with male inmates, pressure situations as a cop but listen in to what she still fears and is...
Jun 10, 2019•42 min
