The Andrew Bilak Show

"If I was always waiting for the perfect deals I would not be where I am today. Has to be good enough, and enough good enough will be great over time"

Who Is Sarah Larbi:
Sarah Larbi is a speaker, coach, mentor, podcast host, and she specializes in real estate investing. She has built and grown a seven-figure, 10-property investment portfolio in her early 30’s. She has accomplished this by using an investment strategy called the BRRRR Method. BRRRR stands for - Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance and Repeat.

What We Talk About On This Episode of The Andrew Bilak Show:Cashed out her vacation at her job and combined that with her savings and invested into her first property when she was 28

She's been working full-time while investing in Real Estate on the side

Her 1st property was a single-family home in Brantford, Ontario built in the 1800's

Saving to buy or invest in Real Estate is a slow way to build wealth - hear how she suggests you do it

Investing in real estate using the BRRRR method - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, AND Repeat

The key to this method is finding properties that need some work done to them

Sarah gives an example of her own BRRRR investment and how you can mimic it for your own investment

The most important factors you need look at before choosing a location and property to invest in

The do’s and don’ts of your renovation

You should always work with a mortgage broker instead of working directly with your lender

Don’t always expect to pull your entire initial investment back out from the property when you refinance - here's why

The 'dream team' you need to build to support your success when investing in real estate

Why tenant screening is insanely important

Working with JV’s (Joint venture) partnerships and what that entails

Best practices for those just getting into Real Estate investing

Resources:

website: sarahlarbi.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @investorsarahlarbi
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Real Estate investing fundamental checklist can be found at - Sarahlarbi.com
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"I realized it was all about my environment and the food I was eating that was depressing me"

Who Is Mitch Good:
Mitch Good is a 30-year-old organic farmer at Good Family Farms which he started with his brother. Mitch's family has roots tied to farming, but it wasn't until he was in his early twenties that he discovered food had a direct link to his issues with depression. Mitch has devoted himself to help create sustainable farming practices and educate the masses on why we need to have better relationships with our food and understanding that food is one of the single greatest factors when it comes to our planet, people and their health. I encourage you to take the information that Mitch shares on this podcast and apply it in your own life to help lead to more sustainable practices and help you, your friends, and your family live a better and healthier life.

What We Talk About On This Episode of The Andrew Bilak Show:
How Mitch got started with farming
How dealing with depression led him to purpose and meaning through food
Starting his own farm with his brother
The role pesticides play in our food and health today
What ‘organic’ farming really means
Long term ramifications of not going organic when shopping at the grocery store
Why you should be spending more money on your food and why your health depends on it
The best ways to shop organic
Why building a relationship with an organic farmer is key to the health of your family
What to look for to find out if your food is ‘actually organically certified’
The ‘dirty dozen’ - the foods you need to avoid when shopping
What ingredients you need to avoid on your food labels
Oil’s are so important to the fats your body needs - here are the do’s and don’ts
Every health issue starts with the gut
Why you need to start thinking about the story you tell yourself about the food you and your family are eating
The best questions to ask the farmers at a farmers market to find out if you should be buying your food from them
What ‘forest bathing’ is and why it’s been proven to improve your health
Veganism vs. Meat-Eaters
Why documentaries about food are doing a poor job of showing how important animals are in our ecosystem
Understanding Mitch’s stance on the purpose animals serve in our lives
Why mass farming is a direct result of people becoming used to paying low prices for meat - needs to be to sustain the market
A lot of the land that we are using is not being used towards human food consumption, but rather energy production
What you can do TODAY to help contribute to the sustainability of our planet

Resources:
www.goodfamilyfarms.ca
Instagram: @goodfamilyfarms
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"In today’s age, it’s about being authentic and being transparent. People want to know who’s behind the brand and what it’s about."

Who is Andrew Coelho:
Andrew is one of four co-founders (and best friends) that came together and collaborated to create Monte & Coe; a luggage and accessories brand that strives to make morally responsible fashion decisions in a fast-fashion world.
The luxury fashion world is not an easy one to crack. That's why it's so impressive to see how Andrew and his co-founders at Monte & Coe got their start from humble beginnings and have continued to evolve in such a competitive industry. Their magic formula for their brand is founded on one guiding principle: create high-quality products that foster personal expression and practicality. Without authenticity, transparency, and story, Andrew believes that brands never stand a chance.
What We Talk About On This Episode of The Andrew Bilak Show:
How Monte & Coe started
Getting into the fashion industry
Managing a business with four co-founders who also happen to be friends
Why they decided to stay local when it came to their product rather than source overseas
Starting a luxury brand pre-eCommerce
Using Kickstarter to test proof of concept
The role e-commerce plays in their business and what the future looks like in that pillar
Deal with growing pains: buying too much inventory, restricting cash-flow, and too low of a price point
How to stand out in a competitive market
Why they focus on customer EXPERIENCE to stand out in a crowded marketplace
Building a brand without outside investment
Getting media exposure and why the attention is so important to your business
Why networking is the lifeblood of your brand and business
Authenticity is the key to breaking through the noise
Marketing tactics currently use
Creating opportunities from ‘throwaway’ materials
Standout moments that have helped propel the brand forward
Staying in alignment with your business partners

Resources:

monteandcoe.com
Instagram: @monteandcoe
Retail Locations: Hudsons Bay - Yorkdale, Queen street
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"In today’s culture, YouTube IS the plan before the backup plan"
Who Is Dan Rodo:
Dan Rodo is both a social media content creator & Television host. For nearly a decade Dan has been creating content reaching over 90 million views in half that time. He was given the opportunity to create the first-ever digital series for Bell Media called "Dan For A Week" which was a 6 episode season that followed Dan in a week of changing up his lifestyle, such as ONLY eating pizza for a week and training like a professional athlete. Dan also has experience on the small screen being the host of an entertainment news and pop culture show in Dallas, Texas which aired on CBS. He has hosted multiple red carpets including the Juno awards as well as the iHeartRadio MMVAs. He is the most recent winner of the iHeartRadio MMVAs for Fan Fave Creator. “
What We Talk About On This Episode of The Andrew Bilak Show:
Starting with Youtube

Why staying family-friendly has allowed for longevity

His first viral video was a simple magic trick (10M views)

What makes a viral video

The importance of letting brands know what you’re doing

Growing on TikTok

Creating content that transcends the language barrier

Content Creation: Viral vs Stability

Don’t need to reinvent the wheel with content, just find another angle

Always going through social media platforms to find what’s trending - hard work

Why creating ‘reckless content’ is not a winning formula for longevity

Tools of the trade when he first started

Landing projects with big media companies - Dan’s shows - Bell Media, Discovery Channel

You need to be consistent to be relevant

How to start working with big brands

Exercise: Creating a piece of content on the spot

Hosting the Junos & iHeartRadio MMVAs

He was voted: Fan Fave Creator

What to expect when hosting an awards ceremony

Getting over the fear of judgment when putting out content = Major Key!

Secrets to mastering vlogging

Why you can’t be half in when being a content creator

Dealing with haters

Why talking about politics or religion in your content is a sticky situation

The future of content creation
Understanding how you treat your content creation will affect others down the line

You need to consistently be creative to stay relevant with the times

Dan’s content creation process from recording to distribution

Dan’s Current Gear Setup:

• SonyA7s2 - DSLR
• Rode Mic
• Adobe Premiere Pro

Sites Dan uses for content creation

• VideoHive
• AudioJungle
• Motion Array

Interacting with fans

What to make of today's content creators

What’s next for Dan

Connect With Dan:
Instagram: @danocracy
twitter: @thedanocracy
YouTube: thedanocracy
Dan’s Current Show: Shot & Forgot
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‘The people that you think don’t need advice, need advice the most’
Who Is Justin Lacchin (IPC Investment Corp., Mowbray Wright Financial Inc.):
Justin joined Mowbray, Wright Financial in 2018 as a valued Partner and Financial Advisor. He began his career in financial services in 2012 at ScotiaMcLeod, developing his skills in wealth management, financial planning and client services. At the core of Justin’s planning philosophy, is the belief that individuals should use a long-term, holistic approach to evaluating their personal financial decisions as if they were running their own business. Drawing from his own background advising high-net-worth clients as well as his partner’s combined expertise, Justin’s goal is to grow his client’s wealth by collaborating with them on their unique priorities so that individuals, families, and businesses can achieve their desired goals & dreams.
What We Talk About On This Episode of The Andrew Bilak Show:
What is a Financial Advisor

What is Financial Literacy

How to get started with investing for your future

The perception of a financial advisor

What Justin does as financial advisor

What to look for in a financial advisor

What an advisor means when they talk about a ‘Financial Plan’

Why your advisor needs to understand your goals before they offer you anything

The 4 step process you should keep in mind when starting with a Financial advisor

Why compounding is the most important thing you need to understand

The difference between active investing vs passive investing

What a Management Expense Ratio (MER) is and why not knowing how it works will kill your investment strategy long-term

Time in the market is more important than timing the market

Why Warren Buffet's Will has his entire portfolio switching to ETF's once he passes away and why that's an important lesson for you

The single greatest reason why millennials need to start investing their money in the stock market today

Different investment vehicles

Top 3 tips for millennials on saving and investing in the market today

Saving and investing with your spouse/partner

How mastering your emotions will save you so much money when it comes to investing

How to removing behavioral mistakes when it comes to investing

Resources:
website: wwwmwfi.ca
Instagram: @mwfinc
Linkedin - Justin Lacchin
Book Resource: Nick Murray - Simple Wealth, Inevitable Wealth
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