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23 Apr

Posted at 06:15h in Uncategorized

In this FamilyCast episode, I’m joined by Tim and Sandra Smith, a power couple from upstate New York balancing a demanding W-2, medical challenges, and real estate success. Tim and Sandra share their journey from doing deals the traditional way to successfully closing their first creative financing deal with the Wicked Smart® community despite all the life chaos happening behind the scenes.   We talk about the systems that helped them close the deal, how they sourced a buyer using our in-house platform, and why they’re excited about doing more rent-to-own deals instead of dealing with rental headaches. Plus, we share real,...

16 Apr

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In this special FamilyCast episode, I sit down with David Albin, a high-performing member of our Wicked Smart® community who just closed his first creative real estate deal—while juggling a demanding W-2 job and family life.   David brings a unique background to the table: 26 years in the military, 25 years in corporate accounting, and now he’s diving head-first into real estate investing using creative financing. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I actually do this while working full time?” or “What happens after my first deal?”—this is your episode.   We break down the real estate deal from start to finish, including how...

09 Apr

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In this deeply inspiring and value-packed episode, I reconnect with my good friend and real estate powerhouse Dwan Bent-Twyford. Known as the Queen of Short Sales, Dwan returns to the show with a remarkable update that goes way beyond deals and numbers. Since her last appearance on Episode 213, she’s navigated one of the most challenging seasons of her life—supporting her husband through a rare blood disorder and a two-year recovery inside a highly controlled environment. But as you’ll hear, Dwan didn’t let those two years off the real estate grid slow her down. In fact, she came back swinging. She...

02 Apr

Posted at 06:20h in Uncategorized

In this week’s masterclass, we’re bringing back a powerhouse guest, Dustin Heiner. Dustin went from government employee to successfully unemployed by building a real estate business that runs without him and he’s on a mission to help a million people do the same. We talk about scaling a rental empire, shifting your mindset, busting through excuses, and most importantly — creating a business that gives you freedom. If you’re still on the fence about real estate, coaching, or taking the next step, this conversation is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. Dustin drops actionable nuggets, no-fluff frameworks, and the kind...

26 Mar

Posted at 06:30h in Uncategorized

This episode is a special one, Wicked Smart listeners—episode 500! And to mark the occasion, we’re flipping the script. I step into the hot seat while three of our top Wicked Smart Coaches—Russell Hamm, Mike Kreis, and Rick Abadi—take over and put me on the spot with questions that dig deep into the journey, the lessons, and the long game of building a creative real estate business. We cover everything from how I’d start over today, to managing market shifts, scaling with the right hires, and why I believe so strongly in coaching. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been grinding...

19 Mar

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Wicked Smart listeners, get ready for an insightful conversation on scaling your business the smart way. In this episode, I sit down with Solomon Thimothy, an entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in growth marketing. As the founder of OneIMS and co-founder of ClickX, Solomon has helped businesses overcome growth plateaus and achieve measurable, sustainable success. We discuss the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when trying to scale, the key mindset shifts needed to break through revenue ceilings, and why AI is becoming a game-changer for businesses looking to optimize operations. Solomon shares real-world strategies for accelerating growth, leveraging data-driven marketing, and making smarter business...

12 Mar

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Ever wondered how to go from flipping houses to developing entire communities? In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Cobb, a former medical sales rep turned real estate developer managing $20M+ in new home construction annually.   Brandon shares how he pivoted from single-family deals to large-scale land development, the risks he took to go all-in, and how he creates value before even breaking ground. We’ll break down how to identify prime land, navigate zoning approvals, and follow institutional money to find the best markets.   If you’re looking to scale your business, transition into development, or understand how big investors think, this...

05 Mar

Posted at 06:00h in Uncategorized

In this episode of Smart Real Estate Coach, we’re sitting down with Dr. Allen Lomax, a Ph.D. in Organizational Systems Psychology and real estate investor. Allen shares how he transitioned from academia to real estate, overcame the 2008 market crash, and built a system to turn low-performing investments into high-yield, recession-resistant assets.   Allen highlights the limitations of stocks and bonds, emphasizing private placements, multifamily syndications, and mobile home parks for better returns. He also introduces Streams to Impact, a program that helps investors restructure portfolios in 60 days for 18%+ annual returns with lower tax liabilities. If you’re ready to move...

26 Feb

Posted at 07:00h in Uncategorized

Ever wondered how to break into U.S. real estate investing—even if you’re based in another country? This week, I sit down with Glen Sutherland, a Canadian investor who successfully scaled his real estate business by expanding into the U.S. Glen shares the advantages of investing across borders, including access to creative financing strategies, long-term mortgages, and public data that makes deal sourcing easier. We dive into the step-by-step process of setting up a remote investing operation, from choosing the right markets to building a reliable team on the ground. Glen also shares key insights on structuring deals, financing options, and the...

19 Feb

Posted at 06:40h in Uncategorized

In this episode of Smart Real Estate Coach, you’ll hear from Michael Blank, a multifamily investing expert, bestselling author, and CEO of Nighthawk Equity. With a $300 million+ portfolio and a track record of helping students acquire over 40,000 multifamily units, Michael shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to real estate mogul. He opens up about the lessons learned from a failed restaurant venture and why multifamily investing is the fastest path to financial freedom.   Discover how to break into multifamily real estate, debunk common myths, and start without years of experience or personal capital. Michael shares strategies for scaling, raising...