Tax-free. Now that Iāve got your attention, Dave Foster, the founder and 1031 Exchange mastermind behind The 1031 Investor , is a pro when it comes to leveraging tax codes to maximize your investments and sell them tax-free. Whether itās for investment properties or even your primary residence as a real estate professional (in Daveās case, a boat for 10 years!), there are ways to legally maximize your profits with every transaction. Listen in to hear Daveās strategy and investing advice ā and le...
Jun 18, 2020ā¢23 minā¢Season 1Ep. 203
Need some motivation? David Greenspan the founder and CEO of MindShare 101, has got some inspiration for you! Whether youāre an early bird or a night owl, thereās no excuse for not checking things off your to-do list and moving towards your big goals. Listen in to hear what David thinks about online āpollutionā, what he thinks we should be doing instead, and what he finds to be the biggest disruptor in the real estate industry today. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts ...
Jun 11, 2020ā¢23 minā¢Season 1Ep. 202
Want to become a real estate investor without all the heavy lifting? Jeff Schechter, the CEO and co-founder of High Return Real Estate, has created a solution for investors who want to add more real estate to their portfolio without adding more headaches. Because he lives and works in Indianapolis, Indiana, his clients rest easy knowing he and his team are just a hop and a skip from their properties. Listen in to hear Jeffās crazy experience with trashed homes and shady infrastructure regulation...
Jun 04, 2020ā¢25 minā¢Season 1Ep. 201
Are you deploying a āBlockbuster strategy in a Netflix reality? Tristen Sutton , a Facebook ads expert, knows the ins-and-outs of how to attract and convert your ideal clients. He knows exactly whatās working right now and shares some of the biggest mistakes REALTORSĀ® make when it comes to social media marketing. Listen in to hear Tristenās tip for connecting with people online during a time filled with negativity and fear - and learn how to make your next virtual open house a smashing success. ...
May 28, 2020ā¢17 minā¢Season 1Ep. 200
Are you owning up to your mistakes and milkinā the lessons out of them? Rock Thomas, a farm boy turned investor, entrepreneur, and self-made millionaire sure has, and heās here to share why nobody cares more about your money than you do. In the past, he has let his emotions and ego run the show, and when they did, things got dog-shit messy ā literally. Listen in to hear why Rock sees his mistakes as investments in himself - and learn about the massive opportunities heās creating amidst the coron...
May 21, 2020ā¢20 minā¢Season 1Ep. 199
Is your money working hard, or hardly working? Brett Swarts, the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, shares the strategies and solutions he uses to free his clients from feeling trapped by capital gains tax. He shares some examples, reveals how it works, explains why itās totally legal, and changes the way youāll look at trusts, taxes, and investing forever. Listen in to hear Brettās advice on what to do during this tough time in the market - and get a glimpse into what can be done to build ...
May 14, 2020ā¢26 minā¢Season 1Ep. 198
Who got the last laugh in this story? Jamil Damji, a real estate wholesaler and coach, shares how he was hit by the market downturn, turned to comedy for a few years, then came back alive, kickinā and ready to crush the real estate game. He shares his journey, information about his company KeyGlee , and how he pivoted from media to real estate. Listen in to hear about Jamilās business partners - and hear what he learned about himself when working with people much younger than him. Please subscri...
Apr 30, 2020ā¢19 minā¢Season 1Ep. 197
āYou canāt unsee what youāve seenā¦ā Well, aināt that the truth! Shadd Boucher, a REALTORĀ® and coach, shares the things heās seen in real estate that have changed the way he views the world forever. He shares the unconventional ways his clients have selected their home and what he has learned through their processes. Listen in to learn how some people detect evil spirits and keep them away - and learn a few tricks for protecting your home, too! Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the...
Apr 23, 2020ā¢24 minā¢Season 1Ep. 196
Wanna build your investment portfolio? Eric Bowlin, a real estate investor and coach, shares how he began making passive income while in college. He talks about investment strategies and why he lives in Puerto Rico for part of the year. Listen in as Eric gives some valuable advice for others who would like to invest in real estate - and learn what excites Eric and makes it all worthwhile for him. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a be...
Apr 16, 2020ā¢17 minā¢Season 1Ep. 195
Whereās that screaming coming from? Todd Urbanski, a REALTORĀ® of 20 years and the President of the Minneapolis Area REALTORSĀ® association, tells the story of having to evacuate an entire neighborhood - all because of an incorrectly installed yard sign. Listen in as Todd shares crazy stories of lime-green carpeting, homemade bidets, and vandalized waterlines (discovered after the whole house is built, of course) - and even tells the story of unexpectedly selling his own home to the clients who we...
Apr 09, 2020ā¢19 minā¢Season 1Ep. 194
And then, a thousand heads with glassy eyes peered from the darkness of the musty basementā¦ Wait a minute, this aināt no Stephen King novel! Tricia Dygert, a REALTORĀ® (and licensed therapist!) in the Kansas City/Metro area, tells the story of the heads she and her client discovered in the basement - and havenāt been able to get out of their minds since. With creepy stuff in the basement or shag carpet on the walls, Tricia wasnāt expecting so many unexpected when she began in real estate! Listen ...
Apr 02, 2020ā¢21 minā¢Season 1Ep. 193
Do you smell something suspicious? Karissa Winstead, a REALTORĀ® in Northeast Tennessee did, but she never said anything and still sold the house. With a two-year-old, a home being built, and all kinds of consolidating and organizing, Karissaās got her hands full ā but that doesnāt stop this powerhouse woman from managing her time effectively and helping her clients. Listen in to hear Karissaās pass-off story and pot-house story - and learn what she did in each case to smoothly handle each situat...
Mar 26, 2020ā¢15 minā¢Season 1Ep. 192
Bill Madder, who has been in the real estate industry for over 40 years, never thought heād be the one giving his dog fleas. Now, instead of hosting fleas, Bill has lessons from a diverse background in real estate ā and is excited to share and continue contributing positively to the industry. Bill put in the work and knows the value of a quality sphere of influence, necessary change, strong leadership, and compassion. Listen in to learn what Bill did in response to a budget-cut solution - and he...
Mar 19, 2020ā¢28 minā¢Season 1Ep. 191
Have you ever had a lightbulb moment where you realized that the time and effort you were putting towards something just wasnāt worth it? Minesh Bhindi, a wealth manager, investor, speaker, and CEO of Perfect Portfolio did - and all it took was an unwanted call in the middle of the night to change a lightbulb. Now, he dedicates himself to coaching and mentoring others who want to experience more freedom in their lives and invest safely ā but with maximum returns. He knows that investing can be r...
Mar 12, 2020ā¢20 minā¢Season 1Ep. 190
Threats from a U.S. Marshal? Just another day in real estate! Brad Frike, an Omaha REALTORĀ® of 17 years, shares the story of when he was threatened by a U.S. Marshal - and gypped out of a bulletproof vest. Listen in to learn why Brad actually did the right thing when āTomā called - and discover what the best REALTORSĀ® do to represent their community and protect their clients. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visi...
Mar 05, 2020ā¢25 minā¢Season 1Ep. 189
Have you ever just felt like something was...off? Brandon Martens, a REALTORĀ® of 14 years in Sioux Falls, SD has - and follows his intuition accordingly. He shares the crazy story of showing a home to a couple that had been married three times - to each other - and what he did when something just didnāt feel right. He learned the power of his intuition that day, and now teaches his team and his clients the importance of having safety protocols in place. Listen in to hear the ways Brandon keeps t...
Feb 27, 2020ā¢21 minā¢Season 1Ep. 188
āYou gotta show them how to do it!ā Shaun Pinkston, a real estate agent & REALTORĀ® in Chicago, IL, shares how she shows Millennials - not just teaches them - how to make sound investments in real estate. Sheās driven by her motivation to never let any of her clients deal with the negative experience she did when buying her first home and, as a result, is a powerful fiduciary for her clients and students. Listen in to hear why Shaun is āThe Oldest Millennialā - and learn what she has done to ...
Feb 20, 2020ā¢23 minā¢Season 1Ep. 187
Have you been caught with a red Solo cup? Melissa Lynn Hunt, a photographer and incredible mentor changing the lives of teens in Concord, NC, shares some life skills she teaches her students - including social media etiquette and self-defense, to name a few. Sheās deeply aware of her purpose and is propelled by the understanding that business should be done through service, not just by transaction. Listen in to learn the top four things Melissa looks for in an agent - and learn a few things you ...
Feb 13, 2020ā¢31 minā¢Season 1Ep. 186
Ready to get inspired? Maribeth McCauley Lynch, the broker-owner of THRIVE Real Estate in Shrewsbury, MA, has got a story for you thatāll keep you saying, āWhat are the chances?ā. From going to a conference in NYC to reconnecting with a woman she briefly met at a Starbucks there, Maribethās story highlights the importance of community, connecting with others, and maintaining relationships. You never know who you may run into, or who may need help down the road ā which is why itās so important to...
Feb 06, 2020ā¢22 minā¢Season 1Ep. 185
Do you ever find yourself thinking, āWouldnāt it be cool if...ā ā just to shut your dreams right back off again? Erin Bradley, the founder of Pursuing Freedom, decided to keep her dreams top-of-mind and pursue her freedom. She hit rock-bottom and pulled herself right back up again by learning how to leverage passive income from real estate investing. She now has a podcast, blog, book, and online course to teach others how to do the same. Listen in to hear how Erin did it and learn what she does ...
Jan 30, 2020ā¢19 minā¢Season 1Ep. 184
Thereās nothing like starting the morning off right with beer, cigarettes, and an episode (or ten) of Jerry Springer! Sean Carpenter, a speaker, educator, trainer, and REALTORĀ® of 21 years never knew the winning morning routine ā until he had his very first transaction. He kept his cool (and his sense of humor) throughout the tour and knew it was right to be respectful and courteous despite the oddities he encountered around the house. Sean lives by the motto that real estate should be about bui...
Jan 23, 2020ā¢19 minā¢Season 1Ep. 183
Is your open house sign-in sheet information safe ? Ron Schurr, a software guy turned REALTORĀ®, saw that it definitely wasnāt ā especially when written down with pen and paper. He learned that traditional sign-in sheets risked being captured by rogue agents and technologically captured lists risked information being shared and profiled without the consent of the consumer. Ron saw that the real estate industry desperately needed a solution to sketchy sign-in sheets so he created it! Listen in to ...
Jan 16, 2020ā¢20 minā¢Season 1Ep. 182
Today, Iād like to introduce you to the longest-surviving mortgage person Iāve ever met! Marilyn Richardson has been in the mortgage industry for 52, yes, 5-2 years! She became the first female partner of Mason-McDuffie in 1979 ā and she did it despite the resistance she received from many people at the time. Marilyn was never afraid to ask for what she wanted, work hard, and seek mentorship from the bestā and she recommends the same to anyone wanting to up-level their life. Listen in to learn h...
Jan 09, 2020ā¢21 minā¢Season 1Ep. 181
Do you ā or your clients ā need credit restoration? Luisa Deason, the owner and operator of Deason Consulting Services, helps people restore their credit so they can move forward, especially when it comes to buying a home. Luisaās team of lawyers work hard to leverage the Fair Credit Reporting Act on behalf of their clients to eliminate wrong or negative reports ā and they do it affordably. Listen in to find out how and learn her top tips for building and maintaining good credit starting today ....
Jan 02, 2020ā¢17 minā¢Season 1Ep. 180
When it comes to real estate, Dylan Dworsky made like Frank Sinatra and did it his way! Dylan is a young and ambitious REALTORĀ® in Newark, DE who decided against knocking on doors and paper flyers and instead chose to market online. Now, heās getting in front of his ideal client and getting the opportunity to match them with their perfect home. Listen in to find out what Dylanās doing, how heās doing it, and what sets him apart from the rest. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the ...
Dec 26, 2019ā¢17 minā¢Season 1Ep. 179
āIsnāt my body tight and toned? Isnāt it?ā Um, awkward! Matt Ivey, a REALTORĀ® in the triangle area of NC (Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas), has quite the story about some crazy shit. From poop-stained carpets to a nutty ex-stripper whose stage name was āBeaverly Woodsā (thatās not a typo) ā the fun never stopped in that big brick house. Listen in to learn what Matt went through, what he smelled ā and what he managed to learn from the whole experience. Please subscribe to t...
Dec 19, 2019ā¢22 minā¢Season 1Ep. 178
To pant-suit or not to pant-suit, that is the question! BethAnn from Spokane, a REALTORĀ® of 17 years and Spokane native, has a fishy story to tell that involves tuna, a cat in love and ā you guessed it ā a pant suit. Sheās also got another story for the books involving a giant teddy bear and humpy dogs. Canāt stand the mystery? Listen in to hear BethAnnās crazy stories and learn why she got rid of the pant suit for good. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your p...
Dec 12, 2019ā¢17 minā¢Season 1Ep. 177
A home tour with a side of teargas, anyone? Tracy Ellis, a REALTORĀ® of 20 years in Chesterfield, MO, tells a crazy story of when she and her clients had to run from a property with burning eyes and lungs. Listen in to hear what happened to Tracy and learn how radio and magazines have helped her up-level her marketing game. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com . Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 ā Int...
Dec 05, 2019ā¢15 minā¢Season 1Ep. 176
Donāt think you need an LLC as a real estate investor? Think again! Jennifer Gligoric, the owner and co-founder of Leafy Legal Services, has seen all the ugly that comes with not having your assets protected. She helps her clients put structures and layers of protection in place so they arenāt left exposed in legal situations. Listen in to hear Jenniferās CSIRE story, and learn how the victims couldāve saved tens of thousands in legal fees had they had an LLC in place. Please subscribe to this p...
Nov 28, 2019ā¢16 minā¢Season 1Ep. 175
I know, I know, you hate politics! But stay with me and donāt forget that politics directly impact you and your clients! Emily Chenevert, Chief Executive Officer at the Austin Board of REALTORSĀ®, is a passionate lobbyist who gets the importance of having the peopleās best interest in mind. She understands the power of negotiation and recognizes that we must learn to give and take when making big decisions. Listen in to learn what makes REALTORSĀ® a unique group and learn some things to ask the el...
Nov 14, 2019ā¢20 minā¢Season 1Ep. 174
