Welcome to the world of Mike Dell—where tech, storytelling, and a bit of off-the-cuff wisdom collide. Broadcasting from Northern Michigan, Mike shares his thoughts on podcasting, technology, travel, aviation, and whatever else crosses his radar. No scripts, no rules—just real conversations, eclectic topics, and a relaxed vibe. If you’re into podcasts that feel like a chat with an old friend, pull up a chair and tune in.
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You’re a real estate investor who is passionate about real estate and making a difference in your community. You’re a hard worker and you love the freedom that comes with being your own boss and owning your own business. You started this business because you wanted more time and money in your life, but financial freedom seems to always be on the other side of that “next” deal. Like most real estate business owners, you are broke and have no control over your finances, and it’s hard to admit ...
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How Chad Bought 80 Rental Units Without a Bank or a W-2 with Chad Harris
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27:39In this episode, I chat with Chad Harris, a former missionary turned full-time real estate investor, who’s quietly mastered the art of building a rental portfolio without ever using traditional bank financing. Chad walks us through how he raised millions in private money—starting with zero savings and a $2K/month income—and why less interest is act…
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Turn One House into $20K/Month with Residential Assisted Living with Isabelle Guarino
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30:03In this episode, I sit down with Isabelle Guarino, CEO of Residential Assisted Living Academy, to talk about one of the most overlooked and impactful real estate investment opportunities in the market today. We dive deep into how owning and operating a residential assisted living home can create lasting income, build generational wealth, and provid…
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Why My Real Estate Company Didn’t Collapse When I Did with Mike Webb
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33:33In this episode, I sit down with Mike Webb—firefighter, real estate investor, and co-founder of Jump Capital—to talk about the moment life forced him to stop… and how it reset everything. After a terrifying medical event took him out of commission for months, Mike shares what it taught him about being intentional, building a real business (not just…
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What a $250K Monthly Burn Rate Taught Joe About Running a Real Estate Business with Joe Theriault
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29:21In this episode, I catch up with real estate investor and operator Joe Theriault, who pulls no punches about the gritty reality of scaling a company from solo hustler to a 20-person powerhouse. Joe shares the lessons, sacrifices, and systems that got him from being burnt out on renovations to building a culture-first business with a massive vision—…
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Making More Lending in Real Estate Over Flipping Properties with Bill Kenny
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26:21In this episode, I reconnect with my friend and client Bill Kenny, who shares his powerful transformation from grinding through dozens of flips and transactions a year to building a more sustainable and scalable business. Bill opens up about how burnout pushed him to pivot into commercial real estate and start his own hard money lending company, Ju…
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The Deal-Closing Machine with Maximum Profit with Matt Kamp
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30:58In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Kamp from DealMachine—an expert in real estate lead generation, partnerships, and all things systems. If you’ve ever struggled with keeping your deal flow consistent or wondered how tech can help you scale your investing business, this one’s a must-listen. Matt shares how DealMachine evolved from a simple tool fo…
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God, Goals & Money Framework: A Spiritual System for Financial Success with Nicole Purvy
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33:25In this episode, I sit down with the dynamic and unstoppable Nicole Purvy—a serial entrepreneur who transformed early setbacks into a real estate empire and a deeply impactful coaching platform. From being escorted out of her finance job for launching a YouTube channel, to teaching herself web design, building a digital marketing agency, and eventu…
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Surviving a Down Market with Creative Finance Strategies with Joe & Jenn Delle Fave
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42:02In this high-energy episode, I welcome back two of my favorite recurring guests, Joe and Jenn Delle Fave—real estate pros who are in the trenches every day. If you’re feeling the effects of a down market, this episode is your survival guide. We break down actionable strategies you can implement today, especially if your go-to tools like wholesaling…
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Scaling to a $12M Real Estate Business with the Profit First Playbook with Jonas Medrano
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31:00In this episode, I sit down with Jonas Medrano, a powerhouse of discipline and drive who took the principles he learned from sports and fitness and applied them masterfully to real estate investing. From wholesaling his first property to scaling a $12 million business from his dining room table, Jonas’ story is not just about financial success, it’…
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Using Profit First to Pivot into Self-Storage Investing with Alex Pardo
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35:57In this episode, I sit down with Alex Pardo, a self-storage magnate who transitioned from a thriving wholesaling and house-flipping career to building wealth through self-storage facilities. Alex shares his raw and honest story of realizing he’d built a stressful business that left him feeling stuck, and how he used Profit First principles to regai…
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Stop Chasing Deals & Invest Like a Bank with Notes with Patrick Franz
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32:00What if you could stop chasing deals and start collecting payments like a bank? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Patrick Franz, founder of Note Investor University, to explore the power and potential of note investing—an often-overlooked strategy that’s changing the game for savvy real estate investors. Patrick pulls back the curtain on…
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Weekend Weather for Traverse City and OOPS! – MDW-403
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1:12I messed up the audio on the last episode. BUT, I figured out what I did. This is a short demo of what AI can do forecasting the weather. I’m not going to do this other than I wanted to see how it would sound. 🙂By Mike Dell (No, not that one!)
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2 Weeks Using Apple Podcasts As My Only Podcast App – MDW402
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23:33As an Apple fanboy with a collection of Apple devices, I wanted to share what motivated this experiment. I hadn’t used Apple Podcasts for my personal listening in quite a while—I mostly opened it to double-check my own podcast episodes for work. My go-to app had always been Overcast, mostly because of its smart playlisting feature. It made it super…
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2025 life updates – Dad, Snow, Beagles and MORE Snow – MDW 401
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21:42It’s been a crazy start to the year, with a lot of big changes and challenges. One of the hardest things I’ve gone through recently is losing my dad. He passed away from lung cancer in early December 2024 after a long battle. Even though it was a peaceful passing, it’s still been really tough on the family. This winter has been relentless. We’ve ha…
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Creative Financing and Profit First: Building Wealth in Real Estate with Joe and Jen DeFave
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29:15"Our favorite way to buy real estate is to learn how to buy rentals without banks, without using your credit, and this is the strategy we've been using now for eight years." In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we interviewed Joe and Jenn Delle Fave on the show. Joe and Jenn are real estate investors, coaches, and the duo behind the Cre…
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The Word Podcast was coined just over 20 years ago, and in April 2025 it will be the 20th anniversary of my first podcast episode. I really wish I could find that file. They say once something is on the internet, it is there forever. Well, not in the case of my first 35 episodes. 🙁 I’ve looked high and low and even on the wayback machine. I can’t f…
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The Evolving World of Podcasting Technology (and more) – MDW399
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40:36Human Shownotes and links We went to the Opening game for Michigan football last weekend. We camped in Ypsilanti Michigan. We also went to the Michigan Flight Museum https://miflightmuseum.org/ (formerly known as the Yankee air museum). New hardware – Audiosigma Podmoble DSP – https://bswusa.com/audiosigma-podmobile-dsp/ Rodecaster Pro II – Nice, b…
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From Spa Owner to Real Estate Innovator: Tiffany's Journey
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27:40In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast with David Richter, he interviewed Tiffany Milttal. She is a seasoned multifamily real estate expert with over 13 years of hands-on experience. Tiffany is the founder and CEO of Utility Ranger. Utility Ranger is a revolutionary tenant utility billing software company founded in 2020. Today, David and …
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Building a Real Estate Empire in Small Markets
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19:46In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we interviewed Josh Chapman. He has been a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and engineer for ten years. While learning about real estate, he read Profit First and implemented the system immediately. Having the cash flow issues, he wanted to keep his finances organized. Listen as he shares how Prof…
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Escaping the Rat Race: Insights from Matt Theriault
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27:29In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we interviewed Matt Theriault. Matt has been a real estate investor for a long time and a big Profit First fan. He shared advice for people on escaping the rat race and how did he stay out of inflation. He also shared a great insight about real estate, how it allows us to deal with money, and what it…
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Profit First Strategies with Jay Conner: The Power of Private Money
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32:18There are 15 reasons to love about borrowing private money over traditional money. One of them is making your own rules for your private money. In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, Jay Conner, a nationally renowned real estate investor and the king of private money. He talks about how private money works. Jay helps you get your money fr…
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Rising Above Challenges - Greg Slaughter's Real Estate Revival
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33:21"People must not just be successful financially but become a thriver in life." In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we interviewed Greg Slaughter. He is a real estate investor with a massive portfolio, especially in residential real estate. Greg talks about his real estate investing journey, through emotional ups and downs. He also shar…
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Realize Your REI Potential with Jennifer Steward: Authenticity, Profitability, and Consistency
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35:41In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we are sitting down with Jennifer Steward of REI Data Source, to unveil the secret weapon you've been missing: authenticity. Jen will crack the code on how to project a winning image that seals the deal…But wait, there's more! Learn the top revenue activities every entrepreneur should master and disc…
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CEO Synergy and Business Credit Unveiled by Amanda Webster
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32:39In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we have Amanda Webster. She is a business funding educator, credit expert, leadership consultant, and speaker. She is also the Chief Operating Officer of Fund&Grow. Amanda talks about her relationship with her CEO, things about purchasing properties or building your business credit and making sure th…
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How to Save Big on Taxes: Practical Advice from Shauna, the Tax Goddess
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30:56In this episode of the Profit First for REI podcast, we have Shauna, the Tax Goddess. Shauna is a highly sought-after Tax Strategist who helps successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-wage earners reduce their tax burden. If you need practical advice on keeping more money in your pocket and not paying too much tax, Shauna has a wealth of…
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From Ministry to Real Estate - How Scott Poirier Built a Thriving Business
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36:04Know other people's stories. It is Scot Poirier's striking advice for investors on their first deal. In this episode of the Profit First for REI podcast, Scot, a successful real estate investor and coach, gives you practical advice on investing in real estate and how to get a seller to open up. He also shares his story of his first deal and the cha…
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The Essential Legal Checklist for Real Estate Investors
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33:03Joining us in this episode of Profit First for REI podcast is Chris Johnsen. He is a lawyer in the real estate space and worked primarily for commercial real estate. In this episode, Chris talks about the common pitfalls people go through in real estate and when you need a lawyer in your business. Listen as he explains why you should hire a lawyer …
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The Secret Sauce of Real Estate Investing: Insights from Martine Richardson
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32:48"I'm okay with sacrificing now for a greater future." In this episode of the Profit First for REI podcast, we have Martine Richardson. She has been a real estate investor for about ten years, from being a full-time employee with no money and no time freedom. Martine shares practical steps on getting out of the rat race and her experiences on her re…
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Shifting from Employee to Business Owner Mindset
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29:21Profit First helped a lot of investors. One of them is Trey Nixon, our guest for today's episode. Trey is a real estate investor, business owner, and successful entrepreneur. He implemented Profit First in his business and became successful in real estate. In this episode, he will share how Profit First transformed his life. He will give you hope a…
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Couples Who Invest Together: The Secret to Mel & Dave’s Real Estate Success
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29:27In this Profit First for REI podcast episode, we feature The Investor Couple Mel and Dave! Today, we have Dave as our guest, and he shares incredible things about real estate investing. Dave Dupuis of the Investor Mel & Dave are innovative real estate investors and award-winning mentors who have acquired over 240 apartments in just a few short year…
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Finding the Right Insurance Agent: A Key Strategy for Real Estate Investors
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33:35In this Profit First for REI podcast episode, we have Aaron Letzeiser. He is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Obie, an insurance brokerage designed for the unique risks of homeowners and investors. Aaron gives you practical steps and things to do to lower your insurance rates and more about insurance in this episode, but he will surely…
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Cost Segregation Demystified: How to Save Thousands on Real Estate Taxes
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23:29To start your real estate journey, get a good financial team who are experts in real estate. That is Joe Viery's advice in this episode of Profit First for REI podcast. Joe is a cost segregation professional (CSP) and the CEO of US Tax Advisors Group. He has helped property owners keep a lot of money in their pockets by eliminating millions of doll…
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Profit First and EOS: A Winning Combination for Real Estate Investors - Maura McGraw's Perspective
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35:35In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we interviewed Maura McGraw. She is a marine veteran, a mother, and an active real estate investor. Being a marine veteran, she talks about what she learned in the military and how it helped her in real estate investing. She also shares her Profit First journey from where she came from. You will lear…
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Avoiding Pitfalls: Keys to Short Sale Success
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30:01"Even if you are still working a day job, you can still do this on the side and should do this on the side until you have a pipeline." In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we interviewed David Randolph. He is a real estate investor best known for his highly profitable success in the Short Sales arena. He has one of the best systems that…
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Flipping the Script: How Bill Allen Turned Education into Empowerment
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43:56"The biggest piece of advice I'd give people of what I learned from that is, nobody is going to manage your money but you." In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we have Bill Allen. He is a real estate investor and the owner of 7 Figure Flipping. He and his team currently flip and wholesale 200+ deals every year. Bill shares his advice o…
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The Importance of Staying Liquid and Paying Yourself First
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30:27"Get profitable and pay yourself first." If you want to become smarter financially and know where your money is going, we have a perfect guest! In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we have Chris Miles. Listen as he talks about the thought process of people around money. He also shares some tips on how you can pay yourself twice in your …
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The Land Investor's Playbook: Winning Strategies for Maximizing Returns
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31:14In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we are joined by Dan Haberkost. He is a real estate investor focusing on new development, land investing, and consulting. Dan talks about marketing and the fears he had about spending money on it. He also talks about incentivizing employees and the expectations he sets for them. Listen and enjoy! Key…
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Cornerstones of Success: Building Your Real Estate Business Brick by Brick
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32:54In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we have Frank Iglesias. He is a real estate investor who tells several deep things about his real estate journey. Frank is well-versed in many areas of real estate. He talks about the right coach in his life that helped turn him around, the right timing, and books that helped him. Listen to this epis…
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The Power of Verbs Over Nouns: A Fresh Approach to Money Management
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35:43"I love verbs more than nouns when it comes to money. I don't care what you call my money." For today's episode, we have Mark Willis. He is a certified financial planner and a real estate investor who works with people from 50 states and around the world to help them build real wealth outside of Wall Street. In this episode, he talks about the more…
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Redefining Success: A Story of Adaptation and Growth in Entrepreneurship
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31:36In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we have Jason Lavander. He has been an entrepreneur since 2016, flipping houses, building a team, learning the process, and getting coaching and training. He shares about his journey of Profit First and what he is then versus now. He also talks about the evolution of an investor. Listen because it wi…
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Unshackling Entrepreneurship: Finding Freedom Beyond Financial Success
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38:19"People become entrepreneurs because they want freedom, they want control. What happens is typically, the profession and the phase to get more and do more ends up controlling them." Joining us in this episode of Profit First for REI podcast is Brad Chandler and Yvonne Trost. Brad and Yvonne's passion is to help people. They created a program as an …
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Balancing Business and Family: Lindsay Sharma's Path to Financial Clarity
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28:56This episode of Profit First for REI podcast will give you more hope. Wherever you are now, there is a way out of it! Lindsay Sharma, a mom and wife, has been in real estate for a year, but she is doing a great job! In this episode, she tells her journey in the real estate world and the money struggles she has gone through. Listen as she shares how…
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The Nothingness of Overconnected Lives – MDW 398
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37:51In this episode of “Mike Dell’s World,” number 398, titled “The Nothingness of Overconnected Lives,” Mike Dell explores the themes of technological simplicity and privacy. The episode was recorded on February 22nd, 2024. Mike begins by updating his listeners on his personal life, mentioning his recent shoulder surgery recovery and his return to fly…
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Real Wealth Network: Building a Community of Real Estate Investors with Kathy Fettke
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27:15"Understand what you are trying to achieve and stick with it because it's easy to get distracted." In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we have Kathy Fettke. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Real Wealth Network and the host of The Real Wealth Show. Kathy is a real estate investor, licensed Realtor, and a certified coach who will give yo…
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Insider Insights: Mathew Pezon Shares Secrets to Profit First Mastery
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29:31"If I would have implemented Profit First sooner, I would have realized the potential that the business had a lot earlier than I did..." In this episode of the Profit First for REI podcast, we have Mathew Pezon. He is a seasoned real estate investor, bilingual engineer, and businessperson. He shares his story of his leap of faith into real estate, …
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Building a Thriving Real Estate Business with Supercharged Offers
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29:08In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, we have Alicia Jarrett. She is the co-founder at Supercharged Offers and has been in real estate for eight years. Listen as she gives you practical advice on marketing in the real estate investing world. Alicia will also teach you how to get the leads so you can make more money to keep. There's a lot…
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From Intent to Impact: Strategies for Successful Real Estate Transactions
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37:54Are you having trouble connecting with people? Do you have sellers ghosting you? Our guests for today are Jeremy Beland and Dan Toback. They will give you incredible information about connecting with people. It is one of the best episodes if you want to bring a deal in the door. Be intentional with every conversation. They give practical steps wher…
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Achieving Balance and Prosperity: The Entrepreneur Freedom Formula Revealed
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31:43There are three things all investors need, and all business owners need to protect to build the company they want to build. Trevor Mauch, the CEO of Carrot, a tech entrepreneur and investor, is passionate about entrepreneurship and its impact on life, community, and prosperity. He has all the practical advice for investors and entrepreneurs. Listen…
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Empowering Women in Real Estate: A Conversation with Liz Faircloth
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39:25Want to have a lot of practical advice on your real estate investing journey? We have Liz Faircloth on the show. She is one of the co-founders of a massive movement, 'The Invest Her' podcast. Liz started in her 20s not knowing anything about investing, or business and with no money to invest. Now, she owns and manages millions of dollars of real es…
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Learning from Setbacks: Lessons from the 2006-2007 Financial Crisis
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34:27Vision is essential for your business. In this episode of Profit First for REI podcast, Derek Dombeck will teach you how to create a vision for your business and your life. He will also help you make sure your business aligns with that vision. Derek is a successful investor, national speaker, and international best-selling author. He has been in th…
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