Ready Investor One

12 talking points to use when negotiating. It's all about finding the other party's motivation and pain points and creating a solution that is a win/win or no deal.

Episode 104 introduces opportunity zones and how a small, closely-held real estate company can create significant wealth using a common strategy people are already familiar with but doing it inside of qualified opportunity zones. Many even say this is a super IRA

In episode 103 I share 2 examples of where I've been accepting NO for an answer. In both cases, these were limiting beliefs where I allowed myself to live inside a box. Maybe you have a similar challenge. Where are you taking 'No' for an answer?

In episode 102 I explain how and why creating your credibility packet is so important to your current and future success as a real estate using creative financing.

What is available in the market going into 2020? In episode 101 I discuss several options that are available in current market conditions.

Happy New Year! Episode 100 has a special treat where I debut a professional recording of my book Escape!

Imagine knowing the simple answer to the meaning and purpose of life. I share that with you in episode 99 and give you some specific examples of how to put it into practice.

In episode 98 I describe a concept of a simple concept with a profound impact on your life. When you realize how simple an idea this is and understand the impact it has on your life I hope it inspires you to install it in your life.

Episode 97 discusses the importance of building an inner circle of trusted counselors who serve as a cohort of people to give unvarnished feedback where you actively seek out constructive criticism from trusted, respected peers.

In episode 96 I discuss the process to build mastery by building incrementally from simplicity to complexity.

Episode 95 suggests you have control of your happiness right now, right where you are. Instead of chasing an end state that will create happiness we can accept what is. This week might be the perfect week to step back and reflect in the spirit of gratitude and choose your state.

In episode 94 David Richter from Simple CFO Solutions shares with me his strategy to recession-proof your real estate investing business.

In Episode 93 we roll up our sleeves and get specific on a plan you can follow in order to fire your boss, control your schedule, and become a full-time self-employed business owner that has enough income to comfortably cover your basic living expenses. All you need is 3 deals a month in your market.

Episode 92 discusses the advantages of one of the greatest gifts in the IRS tax code, the solo 401k. I cover how incredibly useful this account can be for a developing investor who is transitioning from their W2 to a full-time self-employment using real estate.

  Episode 91 encourages you to get a jump start on developing your vision for 2020. It will be here before you know it. I share with you a big win from reviewing and creating my goals and how you can do the same.

Episode 90 is inspired by Jim Collins' book 'Good to Great' and 'Why some companies build momentum and others don’t. Turning the Flywheel.' After a brief explanation of the Flywheel concept, I share how you can apply this to your business and create momentum in your life and business.

In episode 89 I answer listener questions about holding title in Trust, what the next steps are in one listener's circumstances and what my rules of thumb are when negotiating owner financing and private money. 

Do you ever worry about saying the wrong thing when talking to a motivated seller? Well, you aren't the only one. It's one of the most common concerns I hear... "What am I supposed to say? I'm afraid I will say the wrong thing!" The good news is you can't say the wrong thing to the right person. I explain a very easy "script" that will get you on the right path.

In episode 87 I share the process I use to raise private money to fund all of my deals. I don't use traditional banks to fund my purchases any more. I've decided I'd rather work with people and pay them interest. Here's how I do it!

This episode invites you to examine how many W's you have control in your life. Who do you spend your time with? Where do I want to live? What do you want to spend your time doing? What do I enjoy doing? When you do certain things? Why do I spend my money on the things I do? The answer to these questions can help you determine if you are sovereign in your life or are you a pawn to a larger force that controls your life in exchange for money.