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E54 - Changing Access to Healthcare via TeleHealth with Mike Hinkle
Expert(ish) Podcast
10/21/21 • 64 min
Telehealth is quickly becoming the next frontier for patients and their doctors to collaborate. By using smartphones or tablets, more patients can now have access to quality care without leaving their home or backyard - who needs an office visit when you can just chat or call?
Having served as Command Master Chief of Naval Hospital and Navy Medical Forces Atlantic in the past, Michael Hinklehas been around hospitals and clinics and has seen how telehealth is being used more and more. As physicians and other clinicians turn to emerging technology solutions to provide more services and keep patients safe, telehealth is helping to expand access to healthcare while reducing costs at the same time.
Today on the Expert(ish) Podcast, Jay shares a fun conversation with Mike for the second time. They will talk about a variety of things, from hiring talents, Mike’s Bronco addiction, SkillMil’s telehealth services, to whiskey. As Mike enters the telehealth industry, he will also showcase all of the great things telehealth can do for transitioning military members, their families, as well as businesses.
Michael Hinkle is the President of SkillMil. It is a team of passionate veterans who strongly believes that today’s veterans entering the civilian marketplace are among the most talented, skilled, and seasoned professionals in their industry. SkillMil is committed to matching the talents and skills of the U.S. Military Veterans with high-performing companies. Their mission is to make the process of identifying, qualifying, and matching veterans with civilian job opportunities easier and faster.
Enjoy!
If you are looking for an inexpensive and super convenient healthcare option, check out SkillMil Telehealth Services. It's a program that works well as a supplement to VA health care.
Simply click on telehealth services on their website, fill out the basic info, and use the referral code Expert(ish) Podcast in the dropdown menu to get started.
In This Episode
2:29 - One of SkillMill's ultimate goals
6:02 - Mike's greatest mistake when starting out
11:30 - How he hires people to fill a position
19:29 - What prompted Mike to venture into telehealth business
21:02 - The benefits of having telehealth services
31:23 - Facts about medical consultations and doctor visits
35:42 - The scope of SkillMill's telehealth services for families
Favorite Quotes
"I started looking into telehealth when I got out and we decided to launch telehealth for veterans. You know, less than 20 bucks your whole family can have telehealth, not each person but the whole family. And a lot of times, people just need somebody to talk to. They don't need to go sit in front of a psychiatrist and psychologist and give them $300 an hour, right? They need someone to say, it's going to be okay today. And telehealth can do that." - Michael Hinkle
"Your network is the most important thing you can have. There are people out there to help you do anything you want to accomplish in life. You can just reach out and someone will help you." - Michael Hinkle
"My biggest mistake when starting a business, a lot of people do and they know better but they do it anyway, is you spend all your money on a great product and then you don't have any money left for marketing." - Michael Hinkle
"Titles don't mean anything. It's all about skill sets. Anytime you sit down and you hire someone, you shouldn't be hiring them into a position. You should figure out what they're good at. If you're going to hire them, put them where they can succeed. You can't judge a fish by its ability to climb a ladder." - Michael Hinkle
"When we started thinking about this and we went and did our research, the one fact that sticks out in my mind is that 70% of doctor visits can be handled by telehealth." - Michael Hinkle
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E63 - Your Guide to Homeowners Insurance with Rich Sabatowski
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02/03/22 • 47 min
Insurance is often the most overlooked and undervalued aspect of home ownership. However, this is a type of coverage that pays for the repairs or replacement cost to your home in case it experiences any damage or covers you if someone gets injured on your property. It provides a safety net that can help protect you against everything from material damages to liability claims.
Most people who own a property may know that there are different types of coverage available, but they don't know how to figure out which is best for them. Whether you own a home or are planning to buy one, how do you find the best insurance coverage for your needs, at the best possible price?
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, Jay talks with Rich Sabatowski, Owner and Insurance Agent at Beach Break Insurance Agency, about homeowners insurance, why it is important, and how it covers residential and commercial properties.
Rich started his career in hospitality working his way up from washing dishes, bussing tables, serving and bartending to General Manager of some amazing restaurants. With a passion for helping people protect what they have worked so hard for, Rich and his family moved to San Diego and began laying the groundwork for the Beach Break Insurance Agency. As an independent agency, they do what is best for their clients, providing them the coverage that best fits their needs, at the best possible rates.
Enjoy!
If you are looking for an inexpensive and super convenient healthcare option, check out SkillMil Telehealth Services. It's a program that works well as a supplement to VA health care.
Simply click on telehealth services on their website, fill out the basic info, and use the referral code Expert(ish) Podcast in the dropdown menu to get started.
In This Episode
1:51 - Rich's journey to establishing his own insurance company
8:25 - How Rich served his clients outside his area of expertise
11: 59 - The beauty of owning two to four residential units when it comes to insurance
12:57 - Property insurance for fourplexes
18:44 - Liability protection in the main policy
21:02 - Other ways landlords and investors can protect themselves
23:02 - Why umbrella insurance is beneficial
30:43 - How maintenance and insurance differ for homeowners
39:29 - Why insurance checkups are important
Favorite Quotes
00:02 - "If your investors decide that they're going to allow animals or pets, and that pet bites somebody when they're on a dog walk, that's a big deal. So again, you just want to make sure that as an investor, you're doing everything you can to make sure that you're protected. And one of those important things is to make sure that your tenants have renters insurance." - Rich Sabatowski
2:34 - "I fell in love with the idea of being able to help people protect what they work so hard to earn. It feels really good when you're able to help someone when things don't go as expected." - Rich Sabatowski
12:18 - "The beauty about the duplex, triplex, or fourplex is that they can still be written on a personal alliance policy versus commercial alliance policy. And most insurance companies have a limit on how many units overall one person can own." - Rich Sabatowski
35:32 - "As an investor, you want to make sure that you're providing a safe place for people to live, not for financial reasons or the interest. It's the right thing to do." - Rich Sabatowski
41:47 - "We have two goals. We want to make sure that your rates are reasonable, competitive, and as low as we can pass them, we get them. But we also want to make sure that your coverage is appropriate for what you're doing." - Rich Sabatowski
Engage with Rich Sabatowski
Phone: 619-567-7227
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E58 - Information Overload with Rob Thyberg
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12/09/21 • 71 min
Many people shy away from making an investment in real estate because it seems too complicated and risky. The information available on the internet has become so overwhelming that investors find it confusing rather than helpful. With the fear of making bad decisions, how can people overcome the barrier to entering the world of real estate investing?
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, Jay talks with Rob Thyberg about how to prevent information overload when investing in real estate for the first time. He will also offer some insight into property investment through blockchain technology and why he prefers to invest in multifamily properties.
Enjoy!
If you are looking for an inexpensive and super convenient healthcare option, check out SkillMil Telehealth Services. It's a program that works well as a supplement to VA health care.
Simply click on telehealth services on their website, fill out the basic info, and use the referral code Expert(ish) Podcast in the dropdown menu to get started.
Favorite Quotes
2:43 - Backstory of Rob Thyberg
6:53 - Why information online makes property investing overwhelming for investors
10:38 - Communication and relationships as keys to simplifying complex real estate investment concepts
17:07 - Rob's journey into multifamily investing
31:28 - Why pumped-up speeches aren't always helpful when making investment decisions
46:45 - The beauty of multifamily properties
49:12 - How Rob manages multiple properties
57:17 - The intersection between blockchain technology and real estate investing
In This Episode
"The thing that holds people back, including myself, is that aversion to risk. If you have the will to do the due diligence and you also have the will to, 'this is what I want and I'm going to make it happen', then I would say, just do it!." - Rob Thyberg
"For someone who doesn't have a big pot of money to invest with, real estate seems like the highest barrier to entry." - Rob Thyberg
"When you know you're ready, you're ready. You can poke holes in any deal and be like, 'that's the reason I'm not doing it'. But the real reason you're not doing it is probably that you're scared." - Rob Thyberg
"What's so great about using the VA loan is that you don't have to be rich. You don't even have to be wise. The most attractive part is how accessible it is, but you have to get over that barrier to entry. What gets me over that is speaking with real-life people who have done it, not a talking head of the internet." - Rob Thyberg
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Ep44 - The Marine Investor with Hutch the Marine Investor
Expert(ish) Podcast
07/22/21 • 38 min
Combining his two expertise, flipping multifamily investments and strong military background, Hutch The Marine Investor has found the right blend of helping people in the military. As one of the main concerns after leaving active duty is cash flow, he is committed to bringing together veterans and high-net-worth investors to create passive income so veterans don't have to work another year in the civilian sector.
His goal:
- Help service members get their time back and enjoy life even before the age of retirement.
In today’s episode of the Expertish Podcast, our guest, Shelon "Hutch The Marine Investor" Hutchinson will talk about how he translates his military experience into successful multifamily syndication strategies. He will also speak about mindset, how he is able to lead and help people, and the power of networking and partnership.
Shelon “Hutch The Marine Investor” Hutchinson is a Master Sergeant (E-8) in the United States Marine Corps. Throughout his 22 years career, he has served in many leadership roles in Marine Corps aviation. He has successfully executed over $2.4 million in single-family real estate transactions, which include over $870k as a real estate agent (currently not active) and over $11m in multifamily property acquisition. Together Hutch and his partner Dr. Heath Jones own H Squared Capital, a real estate firm focused on syndicating multifamily apartments in the Southeast.
Enjoy!
In Today's Episode
1:38 - Backstory of Shelon "Hutch The Marine Investor" Hutchinson
6:09 - Why millennials have an advantage over older cadets in the Marine Corps
8:39 - How he came up with a strategy to help people
12:31 - What attracted Hutch to investing
16:28 - His journey into flipping multifamily properties
23:10 - What's next for Hutch the Marine Investor
29:56 - Why your actions on social media matter
Favorite Quotes
"What kind of generational changes can I make or improvements can I make? Curiosity feeds that passion and you can grow to a limitless potential." - Hutch The Marine Investor
"When you go back way into your life, you can figure out certain little things that have happened that puts you in the exact place that you are today." - Hutch The Marine Investor
"We will never be able to influence an individual if we do not understand their story. Not just their background, but what is that story that they repeatedly tell themselves." - Hutch The Marine Investor
"The eyes will not see, the ears will not hear where the mind is not looking for. So once you become aware of the future trying to create for yourself, it develops a curiosity." - Hutch The Marine Investor
"The cool thing about real estate is that you live where you want to live and invest where the numbers make sense." - Hutch The Marine Investor
"We are so interconnected nowadays, especially with social media, we are able to identify success and failures to ensure that we can mirror those successes and acknowledge those failures. We don't make the same mistakes." - Hutch The Marine Investor
"When you look at your responsibility in leadership, it makes you more engaged and it makes you want to create a better future for yourself and for your family." - Hutch The Marine
How to get connected with Hutch The Marine Investor
The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast
Southeast multifamily investor meetup
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Ep41 - Handling Risk in Real Estate with Alexander Felice
Expert(ish) Podcast
06/24/21 • 54 min
When investing, the number one thing that comes to mind is RISK. Although losing money is the inherent worry that most people have about real estate investing, being overly concerned with its downside will cause investors to overlook the great opportunity of its potential upside.
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Alexander Felice will talk about why real estate is for everyone. He will also share great advice on how to play the game of property investing and how to deal with risks associated with it.
His advice:
- You need to be around people who are already doing what you want to do and are willing to be a sounding board for your success.
Alexander Felice is a Multifamily Apartment Syndicator and a Digital Media Storyteller.
He is passionate about learning almost anything and strives to become the best at it.
Being a rebel at heart, Alex is a contrarian by nature, but his words speak the truth.
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In This Episode
1:40 - Backstory of Alexander Felice
6:38 - How he handles flaws in his personal and professional life
11:59 - What makes some people afraid to invest
14:44 - His best method for learning the ropes of real estate
18:43 - Why investing in real estate can be for everyone
23:14 - How to play the game of property investing
30:02 - How Alex began buying properties
37:52 - The best way to become better at anything
43:05 - Alex’s theory for single-family homes for the coming years
50:28 - How crises can create opportunities
Favorite Quotes
"If you're 25 and you have limited resources, go off, borrow money and flip houses. Go off to start a wholesaling business, work on labor or maybe get a few homes and sit on for risk mitigation. Don't buy gold. But if you're 65 and you have assets and you're coming to this market right now where inflation's high, it's like yep. The time to buy gold is now." - Alexander Felice
"Self-belief is the absolute hardest part of life. Success, relationships, and growth, just come down to if you really believe it, you can get it done." - Alexander Felice
"I'm the king of doing stuff that is kind of lousy and then just doing it anyway. But what I'm really good at is I stick with things for years." - Alexander Felice
"You need to be around people who are already doing what you want to do and are willing to be a sounding board for your success." - Alexander Felice
"Finding that balance of hype and wisdom is definitely a skill in itself. But if you want wisdom, talk to somebody who has been investing and survived the 2008 collapse. If you want hype, talk to somebody who's been doing it for 18 months." - Alexander Felice
"You can really make some mistakes in real estate. But as long as you can ride the waves, you're going to be okay." - Alexander Felice
"Stop trying to get rich quick. That's a fool's errand. iI you can make small profits and gain and get paid for the experience, it's going to compound over time and to an obnoxious big degree." - Alexander Felice
"It's really important to stay flexible, to pay attention to the market, to gain that experience, be able to move around, understand your risk portfolio, understand that the economy is going to change and adapt and play the game as it changes." - Alexander Felice
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Ep35 - Creating Your Own Opportunities with Mario P. Fields
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04/22/21 • 62 min
Interacting with diverse groups of people and learning from his mistakes while in the US Marine Corps, Mario developed a deep understanding of human dynamics. Although his original transition plan did not transpire as planned, his business of creating opportunities and unleashing potential has made him a highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles. Through his mission to connect inspirational speakers with speaking opportunities, he is enabling developing managers to demonstrate positive leadership qualities, manage change, and thrive during crises.
The qualities that are invaluable in business:
- Attitude
- Dependability
- Comfortable in crisis
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Mario P. Fields will talk about his leadership behavior, how his experience in the US Marine Corps laid the foundation of his business, and how he manages his time very well while caring for others.
He will also share his juicy secret of looking young after almost 30 years in the Marine Corps.
Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields, United States Marine Corps (retired), is a combat veteran and successful business owner. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Inspirational Speakers which offers public speaking services that meet a wide range of business needs. Mario is also the C-Suite Network Executive Leader and the Founder of the Still Serving, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the academic performance and career opportunities of students living in underserved communities.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
3:53 - Backstory of Mario P. Fields
5:33 - The civilian equivalent of a Marine Corps Sergeant Major's duties and responsibilities
10:44 - How he reacts to mistakes and setbacks
14:40 - His approach towards leadership behavior
17:28 - The impact of fostering a relationship that makes people feel comfortable talking to you
21:50 - The qualities that won the applicant the job
26:34 - How Mario controls his time well
30:23 - How getting rid of the binary discussion framework saves him time
37:05 - The most confusing situation he had in his first executive position in the private sector
44:30 - How his not dream business became his company
48:10 - The concept behind Mario's podcast, Unarmored Talk
52:10 - His advice to service members on the financial side of things
Favorite Quotes
"You can hire someone that doesn't have the degree. They may not be credentialed. If they have a great attitude and they're dependable, I can get you in the company. We could pay for you to get that bachelor's, maybe to get that certification. But I can't see you to the university of attitude. And it's the attitude that a lot of, I believe servicemen and women, bring to the private sector that was invaluable." - Mario P. Fields
"Leadership is a behavior and behaving in a way that builds a team across the board." - Mario P. Fields
"I believe a lot of professionals who've never served in the military think that there's a big difference between a private sector structure, business structure in the military. It's not. We still do onboarding." - Mario P. Fields
"Every human being is totally different and you cannot take a cookie cutter approach to your leadership behavior. It changes daily." - Mario P. Fields
"There's things that happen while living that changes the dynamics of your mental state and the person that's leading. You need to understand that today is not the same as tomorrow and tomorrow is not the same as the next day." - Mario P. Fields
"I believe that service men and women are very comfortable with looking for opportunities in some of the worst despair situations." - Mario P. Fields
"One of the most important things I believe any human being has is their own personal time. If I give you my time, no matter what, then that means I care." - Mario P. Fields
"What else I learned about being in the military, it allows you to buy property near military bases, which is almost recession proof. You just buy a property that you may even come back to or want to get rented because you're right near a funding stream called a military installation." - Mario P. Fields
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Ep34 - Realty Rat Race with David Richter
Expert(ish) Podcast
04/15/21 • 41 min
Realizing how real estate investors are being stuck in the realty rat race, David sees the unique opportunity of exploring the financial side of property investing - Profit First Cash Flow System.
Utilizing all the knowledge he learned from the many seats he held in a real estate company, he has established his own profit advising company that has helped real estate businesses completely turn around from going out of business to building cash reserves.
The key points to be integrated into the system of real estate investing
- Calculation of real revenue
- Setting up a different bank accounts
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, David Richter will talk about the pitfall he discovered in most real estate endeavors. He will also discuss more about how business owners, especially real estate investors, plan out their cash flow and gain clarity in their business.
David Richter is Owner of Simple CFO Solutions which helps real estate investors apply profit first principles to their business. He is an active real estate investor who has been essential in closing over 850 deals which include wholesale, turnkey, owner finance, rentals, lease options, and any other exit strategy. His goal in life is to completely transform the Real Estate Investing industry when it comes to how real estate investors view their finances and – bring them true financial clarity and freedom.
Enjoy!
In this Episode
1:42 - Backstory of David Richter
6:45 - How David leveraged his knowledge from the many seats he held at a real estate company
11:01 - What inspired him to pursue the financial side of investing
16:52 - Diving deeper into the key points to be integrated in real estate investing
22:47 - How not to become overwhelmed when setting up too many business bank accounts
24:26 - The struggles investment companies go through other than the profit first side
28:42 - The difference between buying a marketing system and educating yourself
31:51 - David's mistakes on the investing side and what he learned from it
35:08 - How David help real estate investors grow their cash flow
Favorite Quotes
"Also in real estate too, just having like a P I T I account, especially if you're not paying taxes, but once or twice a year, like property taxes, making sure that you're setting up accounts specifically to save for those throughout the year. Because a lot of people get hit with those taxes doesn’t know, like, it's the end of the year now and I forgot to pay those taxes." - David Richter
"If you have that big enough reason or you have a big enough passion for it, you're going to do what it takes in order to get to where you want to be." - David Richter
"Learn as much as you possibly can to up-level yourself because no matter what route you take, you're going to always have to be leveling up in order to provide more value to people. And then the value comes back to you." - David Richter
"What really helps people on the real estate side is what account could we set-up that’s going to give you more clarity." - David Richter
"No two businesses are exactly alike. Even if you do the same things, your processes, procedures, your team members are going to be different. So you're going to have a different structure than other people." - David Richter
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Ep33 - Syndication: Preservation of Investor Capital Vinney "Smile" Chopra
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04/08/21 • 69 min
From a mechanical engineer to one of the largest companies in India, Vinney moved to the United States to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Marketing. As he knocked on doors to sell Bibles, encyclopedias and other educational books to earn his tuition fee, he discovered his fascination for sales. His morals and genuine care for people have helped him to build a successful career in real estate and manage over $440 million in assets today.
His sole interest in mind:
- Preservation of capital of the investors as a syndicator
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Vinney Chopra will talk about his journey of pursuing his dream and how he transitioned from being an engineer into a real estate syndicator. He will also share the practices that have enabled him to build trust and relationships with everyone around him and achieve the success he enjoys today.
Vinney “Smile” Chopra is the Founder and CEO at Moneil Investment and Management Groups & Multifamily Syndication Academy. He is also a Multifamily Investor, Syndicator, Educator, Motivator, Podcaster and Author. His books, Apartment Syndication Made Easy and Positivity Brings Profitability, have made him the Best Selling International Author. His podcasts, Syndication Made Easy and Mr. Smiles Motivation Talk Show, are the home of many golden nuggets on investing and inspirational motivation.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
3:13 - Backstory of Vinney "Smile" Chopra
4:46 - What inspired him to change careers from engineering to investing?
9:26 - How he gained knowledge about real estate investing
14:45 - Vinney's dedication and work ethic
17:16 - What made him become a multifamily investor
23:26 - How Vinney's multifamily properties focus on caring for the elderly
31:54 - His other investments outside of the senior market
47:33 - How tax benefits work with his multifamily investment for seniors
53:33 - His list of struggles in dealing with property investments
58:29 - His experience with building trust and relationships with the right people
Favorite Quotes
"Money is so cheap right now. Refinancing, pulling the dead money out, is the right thing to do. If you have a gain of any kind, any kind, you could put that into the opportunity zone. Don't have to pay any taxes." - Vinney Chopra
"I think one should be very vigilant and always be thinking and planning what we are doing with our life and how we could make it better. But the key thing is to really put it into action." - Vinney Chopra
"I believe if we want to be successful in any decision we make, we need to be totally committed to it." - Vinney Chopra
"We have so many dreams. We have so many goal settings we do on paper or in the mind. I believe in writing it down and looking at it again and again to see if I am moving towards the goal." - Vinney Chopra
"Make the best of the best with the energy that we put out around us. Because the people who would like us will be the people we built, the people we respect and the people we add value to." - Vinney Chopra
"I always believe that you cannot burn bridges. You've got to keep everybody. The network is the net worth. The key thing is to add value to everybody." - Vinney Chopra
"'I've been a product of not knowing anything to where I am now. It's a success that took me 15 years. I have gone through so many ups and downs. And the good part is having the right attitude and just moving the needle makes you stronger." - Vinney Chopra
"The key thing is if you have your attitude that everything is temporary, don't sweat the small stuff."
"I have the fiduciary responsibility towards the money of my investors. So building the team and keeping it solid is so important." - Vinney Chopra
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Ep32 - Boots to Boardroom: Transitioning from the military to the business world with Davin Marceau
Expert(ish) Podcast
03/11/21 • 54 min
Coming from military service of high caliber, Davin was armed with leadership skills that enabled him to capitalize on opportunities in the civilian world. Though he is no exception to the cultural shift drama, his ability to repurpose his vision in life and translate his military experiences into the business world has made him a servant leader of the world’s leading electronic forms management company and a great storyteller.
The essentials of a successful transition from the military to the business world:
- Self-awareness of where you sit
- Objectively view the skill set that you bring to the marketplace
- Combine education and networking
- Set the expectation that nobody owes you anything
- Stop leaving your life in the rear view mirror
- Constantly seek feedback
In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Davin Marceau will talk about mindset, leadership, and business strategies. As a veteran of the United States Army Ranger, Davin will also discuss how the leadership mindset he acquired in the military enabled him to capitalize on opportunities in the civilian world.
Davin Marceau served the US Army Ranger for more than a decade gaining combat experience in multiple deployments. Strengthening his skillset domain through education and networking, he is now the Chief Operations Officer at ACCESS EFM, a servant leader, and the co-host of the Upward Spiral Podcast where they bring an unapologetic edge to tackling tough issues that hold people, entrepreneurs, and businesses back from reaching their full potential.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
1:47 - Backstory of Davin Marceau
9:23 - One of the biggest shortfalls of the veteran community
11:49 - How Davin translates his military experience to the business world
15:16 - How Davin capitalized on opportunities in the civilian world
19:00 - His take on some entrepreneurial books
21:27 - Davin's insights about business growth and advancement
27:03 - What some companies fail to recognize when scaling their business
29:24 - How military families are affected during the transition process
32:25 - The parallels between military and civilian family relationships
38:43 - His tips on how to transition from the military to the business side
43:38 - Davin’s emotional state after leaving the military
46:18 - What people who forget what they learned and ignore feedback have in common
49:47 - Understanding the concept of a transparent leader
Favorite Quote
"Stop living life in the rear view mirror. The second that you transition, everything is in front of you. Leverage those experiences to make you better. But repurpose that mission statement, repurpose the vision that you have for your life and understand that what made you successful at what brought you through those five combat tours is exactly what's going to make you successful in the civilian career, if you can repurpose it."
"When you go through these training opportunities and you get assigned to the ranger regiment, we practice our jobs constantly 24/7. We're sharpening our tools and our tools were for war. Our practice was training and our game time was when combat started."
"Every opportunity that I got to train, every opportunity that I got to deploy, and every opportunity that I got to work with my brothers and sisters in arms made me that much more fortunate. And it shaped me for who I am today."
"People view combat and view deployments in war as this overly complex set of objectives and skills required to be able to do it. But in reality, the functional application of that is that you strip away everything that doesn't align with your purpose, that doesn't align with the mission. And there's a beautiful level of simplicity that comes with that."
"The opportunities are in abundance for the veteran community. Just kind of have to set aside those excuses. And I took a huge gamble-step in the way. But I didn't do it blindly. I didn't do it with ignorance. I did it with networking. I did it with education and back-filled that with my leadership domain experience."
"I think wisdom is the application of knowledge and experience. And that knowledge comes from reading and that knowledge comes from practical experiences in the real world. But again, it has to be back-filled by that level of experience."
"Being advanced is the flawless execution of the basics. And part of understanding the basics is being able to baseline where you sit today through quantifiable metrics, through quantifiable data. Through quantifiable data that you can bounce off of your strategic objectives."
"How you take your business to the next level is by a thorough understanding of how it runs and why it runs."
"There were people that really kind of stripped away the stuff that didn't ...
Whiskey and Real Estate: Round Table Discussion
Expert(ish) Podcast
07/28/21 • 81 min
Making money is not rocket science. It can be done in a variety of smart and creative ways. While building your wealth is possible in multiple means, having the right mindset and the power to take control of your finances can catapult you towards financial independence.
How to take control of your finances:
- Take action: Preparation meets opportunity.
- Expand your community: Your network is your net worth.
- Continuous education: Learn from mentors and doers.
On the Expert(ish) Podcast today, Ryan Breznik, Erik Hitzelberger, and Jared Kelley get together once again to talk about everything real estate over a couple of whiskeys. They will cover topics such as how to get started investing in property, how to mitigate risks, and their future plan to launch an incubator for people interested in getting into the real estate market.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
2:12 - Jared's take on how to start investing in real estate
4:02 - Erik's advice on how to build a passive income the fastest
6:23 - Ryan's perspective on why people are afraid to invest
12:19 - Smart and easy steps for getting started with rental properties
16:32 - An investor's mindset when dealing with risk
26:09 - Why time is an investor's best friend
35:04 - The definition of an incubator in real estate
44:52 - The power of Roth IRA
52:17 - How Ryan, Jared, and Erik view past mistakes
1:03:07 - Creative ways to get a toe in the water on property investing
1:14:13 - What's next for Jay, Ryan, Jared, and Erik
Favorite Quotes
"At the end of the day, our goal here is to create passive income that exceeds our expenses. The fastest way to start building that passive income is to acquire the assets that are going to pay for it. The fastest way to acquire the assets is to use other people's money." - Erik Hitzelberger
"The number one way to get into real estate is to find a dealer and find a way to make money on it. But don't always shoot yourself short. Maybe there are other options, other strategies that could make sense besides saving up a bunch of money." - Jared Kelley
"The money is the easy part. There's a lot of money out there and it's sitting on the sidelines and people would gladly give it to you if you can show them a way to turn a profit from. If you can put together the deal, the money will come." - Erik Hitzelberger
"Sometimes we forget that our trade or our knowledge is worth something and it doesn't just have to be money that's on the table. Buying is the number one thing to do. If you buy right, the money's going to fall." - Jared Kelley
"You don't have to jump all into this multimillion-dollar rental company. It doesn't need to be multifamily, that's not maybe a starting point for you. It could be for somebody if you find the right deal. But for those who are just starting out, it can be smaller steps." - Ryan Breznik
"The worst place you can have your money is in cash. The higher the inflation rate, the worse that is. Everyone should have a savings account to cover unexpected costs. After that, the money that you have is losing value every single day. “ - Erik Hitzelberger
"If you're not working on developing your own operational plan for your finances, no one else is. It's just sitting there. Time goes by and time's never on your side." - Erik Hitzelberger
"Don't beat yourself up about those past mistakes. But utilizing them and analyzing that portion of your life or where you are as an investor is important." - Ryan Breznik
"Somebody is going to control your finances. Somebody is going to control your time. I think that person should be you. You're doing yourself a huge disservice if it's not you. So take the actions, find the right people, get yourself educated, and get started." - Erik Hitzelbeger
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