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11 Sep

Posted at 06:45h in Uncategorized

At this point, we all know that real estate investing is one of the best ways to build wealth and achieve financial freedom, but there is still a large majority of people who don’t know how and where to begin. It can seem pretty simple if you’re already familiar with this industry, but for someone who is new, the abundance of information can be daunting and that’s what we’re here to help you with.   Smart Real Estate Coach and the Wicked Smart Community offers different levels of success that can help investors in all levels – from those who are just...

04 Sep

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Kevin Gannon and his wife Sarah are a husband and wife tandem from the Wicked Smart community who come from full-time W-2 jobs. They began their journey in real estate investing with minimal knowledge and never stopped looking for opportunities to grow, which eventually led them to Smart Real Estate Coach.   Kevin and Sarah are great examples of what success could look like when you have the right community to support and guide you through this business. They are currently associates in the Wicked Smart community and they are crushing the creative real estate game together!   What you’ll learn about in this...

28 Aug

Posted at 06:15h in Uncategorized

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Forbes Riley, a true Renaissance woman known for her groundbreaking work in infomercials, TV hosting, and high-performance coaching. We dive deep into her journey from being an awkward, misunderstood child to becoming a powerhouse in the entrepreneurial world. Forbes shares her secrets to mastering communication, the art of the perfect pitch, and how one small tweak in your approach can turn you from zero to hero. Forbes also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her remarkable career, including her experiences working alongside icons like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, and Jack LaLanne. She...

21 Aug

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Lucas Chaya is a serial entrepreneur from Argentina with an MBA, who comes from a long line of real estate professionals. He started his entrepreneurial journey in the coffee business in Argentina, owning and operating multiple stores until he found his way into real estate investing in the US.   In between the coffee business and real estate investing, Lucas got his MBA and spent years in the tech industry until they got their green cards, which eventually helped them get back into entrepreneurship. Lucas is now a full-time real estate investor in the US with multiple streams of income from other...

14 Aug

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Nicole Purvy is an active real estate developer and investor with over $5 million worth of properties under her belt. She started in this industry fairly recently, but that did not stop her from learning and thriving in the real estate space.    Nicole currently has a portfolio worth over $5 million and she is the co-owner of Heritage City Construction, a general contracting firm specializing in 1-4 family property full-gut renovations. Her focus on development has helped her build her portfolio and make a bigger impact on her community, and she is with us to talk about all that today.   What you’ll...

07 Aug

Posted at 06:30h in Uncategorized

Derek Dombeck is a seasoned real estate investor with years of experience in flipping, landlording, lending, and more. He has built an impressive portfolio and gained extensive experience in different facets of real estate investing over the last 21 years, including creative real estate.   With his experience, Derek has dabbled into different strategies for real estate investing and he is with us to talk about why lease options are a great way to build and diversify your portfolio like he did. Derek is sharing his story with us along with a case study to help new listeners to better understand how...

24 Jul

Posted at 07:00h in Uncategorized

Mike Makredes is one of our coaches in the Wicked Smart community who helps real estate investors through their journey of learning creative real estate strategies. He is instrumental in the success of many members of the Wicked Smart community as he was once like them – looking for a way to build wealth through real estate.    Mike has joined us in the past on Episode 302, where he talked more about his own experience as a member of the community and learning the ropes until he jumped in full-time into real estate investing.    What you’ll learn about in this episode:  What...

03 Jul

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast! I'm your host, Chris Prefontaine, and today we have a special treat for you. We're joined by several students from the Wicked Smart community who recently participated in our exclusive "In the Trenches" Boot Camp. These events are transformative experiences where new and seasoned community members come together for intensive training and live deal-making. In this episode, you'll hear firsthand accounts from our students about their experiences and the powerful shifts they've made in their real estate investing strategies. Plus, we share details about our upcoming Super Event...

12 Jun

Posted at 09:00h in Uncategorized

Join us for another insightful episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast! This week, I sit down with Garrett and Ted Sutton, a dynamic father-son duo specializing in corporate law and asset protection. We dive deep into the essentials of safeguarding your investments, the critical updates with the Corporate Transparency Act, and innovative ways to teach financial literacy to children. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from two seasoned experts in the field. Tune in and learn how to protect your assets and improve your financial acumen! Key Talking Points [00:02:15] Introduction to Garrett and Ted Sutton - Chris...

29 May

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Mario Dattilo is a seasoned real estate investor with over 16 years of experience in building a portfolio of mobile home parks and self-storage units in the southeast, midwest, northeast, and southwestern regions.   He got into real estate through a brokerage and eventually moved his efforts into investing, starting with single-family properties. Today, Mario is focused on investing in mobile home communities and self-storage facilities, all while helping investors learn about their strategy and get into the space too.   What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Mario got into the mobile home investing space The biggest lesson Mario learned from the...