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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown

Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate!—a podcast that will shatter the HGTV-induced veneer of real estate, and celebrate the challenges of working in this wild, wacky business. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com DM Leigh Brown on Instagram: @leighthomasbrown DM Leigh Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeighBrownSpeaker/ DM Leigh Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighthomasbrown/ Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast: https://www.leighbrown.com/podcast/real-estate-from-the-rooftops
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Jul 6, 2023

Check out this episode with Kat Ashley as she lays out her journey to real estate and the resources that helped her grow in the industry. Stay tuned and listen to her startling story about a new construction home deal that came with tons of hiccups during the process for her and her client. Now's the time to learn from the experiences of a skilled REALTOR®!

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The power of persistence and following your passion
  • Educational resources that will introduce you to wealth and finance
  • Why homebuilders need to communicate with the buyer and their agents
  • Every REALTOR®’s role in new construction home development
  • A new construction red flag you should avoid 

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Kat Ashley

With more than 15 years in international and domestic business, Kat Ashley (Potaniec) has established herself as a thought-leading agent with an invaluable track record. Her ambition, personality, and business acumen have allowed her to efficiently identify clients' and developers' needs to help them accomplish their real estate objectives with an impact. Kat is recognized as a talented, strong negotiator with an impressive ability to communicate with all parties to achieve the best result possible.

Through persistence and determination, moving into year two she organically scaled her business, earned the trust of investors, earned the Top Producer awards multiple times, was named Rookie of the Year, and received a Five Star Professional Award.

 

 

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Jun 29, 2023

Today, Donna Reid highlights the reality of being a REALTOR® and how multifamily real estate assets allowed her to create mailbox money streams while giving back to the community. Catch her story of what agents should plan for retirement and ways to approach it by listening to this episode.

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Ways to promote tenant welfare for rent retention and longevity
  • Practical financial advice for REALTORS® and passive investors
  • Questions you need to ask operators before partnering with them
  • Importance of overcoming and learning from life’s challenges

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Donna Reid

Donna is a Multi-Family investor. She helps investors earn double-digit returns back by real estate. She is also a Keller Williams Realty- Gold Coast residential property sales associate broker. Donna employs unique marketing strategies to achieve the best results for her clients. Regarding buyers, She begins by analyzing market data to identify a suitable price offer; then begins to negotiate to ensure that the client closes on the property at the obtaining the price. Lastly, she ensures that all the necessary documents are prepared and ready before closing the deal.

 

 

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Jun 22, 2023

Did you know there are specific protocols you must establish as a REALTOR®? Jenna Guerrero tells us in this episode about her unbelievable story of a short sale she handled during the pandemic. Discover why the initial transaction process of property selling is just as crucial as the rest of the closing steps by tuning in.

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Top benefits of having a competent real estate mentor
  • Why you shouldn’t lie to your listing agent about your property’s status
  • Top advice for new real estate agents
  • What is the most important responsibility of a REALTOR®?

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Jenna Guerrero

Jenna has earned a reputation as one of the top REALTORS® in Louisiana through a combination of hard work and compassion for the people in her community. She has found great success in the industry by building lasting, trusting relationships with her clients while ensuring that her transactions are completed efficiently and on time. She tackles obstacles head-on and is always willing to help clients with any problem. She loves her job and helping people and doesn’t shy away from even the most complex transactions. This enabled her to close a staggering number of 91 transactions in 2020.

 

 

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Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Jun 15, 2023

Learn what it’s like to be a real estate agent with this week's guest, Jennifer Hammond, as she debunks common misconceptions of agents and the significance of their field in the industry. Don't miss this episode to hear the crazy story about her family's experience that made her profession more impactful in connecting with home buyers' financial decisions. Join us for more residential advice!

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What vital role do REALTORS® fulfill in the process of real estate buying
  • Why making the right financial decisions matter for your mortgage  
  • How personal experiences stimulate passion in career finding
  • 3 buckets of financial benefits you can get as a first-time real estate buyer
  • A purchasing tactic to apply in leveraging first-time buying opportunities

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Jennifer Hammond

Real Estate Educator Jennifer Hammond owns Hammond Real Estate Education, a company that provides premier online educational courses to Realtors, first-time home buyers, and real estate investors.

She brings more than 26 years of experience in the real estate industry to her customers. As the Owner, she provides leadership and strategic direction for the business, creates, implements, and executes the company's vision and mission, and ensures the corporate brand's financial success and public acceptance.

 

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. 

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Jun 8, 2023

This week’s special guest is Jason Jordan, who’ll share his remarkable journey of finding his true calling in the real estate industry. You won't want to miss his entertaining and unbelievable tale of a property visiting occasion filled with bizarre incidents. Tune in to get the complete and captivating details of his unique experience!

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What makes shifting to a real estate career challenging?
  • A crucial thing you should practice to save your time and energy
  • The power of good relationships in stimulating referrals and client retention  
  • Why a pro-active broker personality is essential 
  • Significance of transparency in selling real estate properties

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Jason Jordan

Jason Jordan of Ripley, West Virginia, joins Patterson & Co. Luxury Real Estate as a salesperson with more than 12 years of experience in the industry. Jason has Bachelor's in biological psychology and sociology from West Virginia Wesleyan. Jason has been in the medical device field for 15 years but is no stranger to real estate. 

 

 

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Jun 1, 2023

Joining us this episode is Sarita Edgerton, and we'll chat about her beginnings as an agent and the principles she firmly abides in and outside her real estate career. Tune in as we get an insider's look at her journey and her unforgettable experience during a house showing that had not-so-good surprises!

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The value of upholding respect and equality as an agent
  • How to start as a REALTOR® without quitting in just 2 years
  • Unusual listing features you might encounter as a buyer’s agent
  • Reasons for agents to always have safety and precautionary measures 
  • Kind advice for home buyers and sellers

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Sarita Edgerton

Sarita is a REALTOR® at The Ponce Realty Group; she is a wife and a mother and very passionate about assisting you in selling and finding your new home; she is both personal and professional and is devoted to Jesus and her career. 

 

 

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May 25, 2023

Today, Ryan Rodenbeck joins us to reveal what sets his real estate company apart from traditional brokerages and the core values it upholds. Learn excellent tips for agents and stay tuned to hear a nightmarish story of his days in the property management business, from a manager losing $90,000 to finding two dead bodies in a property. 

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Ins and outs of starting a real estate firm from scratch
  • The importance of establishing a mission statement and core values
  • Ways to nurture growth in a real estate firm and the agents in it
  • Technology: How can it help you to build relationships
  • Why you should learn the fundamentals before scaling up

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Ryan Rodenbeck

Ryan is the owner/broker of Spyglass Realty and started his career in Austin as an investor in 2001. In 2008, Ryan began Spyglass Realty with his wife, Angél Rodenbeck. He focused on building a team of highly trained Austin agents who concentrate on real estate consultation rather than just sales. Ryan began to adopt techniques for marketing homes that are above and beyond, putting a listing on MLS and taking a photo with a camera phone. He is a student and teacher of digital and social media marketing, using techniques to ensure that each listing in his firm is marketed to the largest possible audience for his agent's clients. Keeping up with the latest digital and social media trends is paramount to Ryan. 

 

In addition, Ryan studied negotiation techniques to ensure that he and his agents were trained in collaborative negotiations. His goal is to hire only agents with the most experience or potential so all Spyglass Realty's REALTORS® are vetted. Ryan has served on the board of directors at Austin Board of REALTORS® and several committees. He teaches social media classes at ABoR and contributes to Inman Magazine's monthly column.

 

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

May 18, 2023

Dial in as we learn beyond the four walls of the university together with Chris Molenaar, where he highlights the skills and assets you need to start in real estate. Get a hold of his property exploration experience with an investor who climbed over a massive burnt house. Listen to this episode to know what happened next!

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Why practical and strategic skills are vital in a child’s upbringing 
  • The importance of pursuing a venture that widens your skills and network
  • Reasons to start tracking your numbers at all times
  • How emotions and financial practicability is implemented in asset buying 

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

 

About Chris Molenaar

Chris Molenaar is an accomplished real estate professional who has significantly contributed to the industry. He is the first real estate agent to join eXp Realty in Saskatoon, where he serves as an Associate Broker. Chris has become a top-producing REALTOR® in Saskatoon thanks to his deep understanding of the real estate market and innovative marketing ideas. 

 

He is a Sales Trainer at the Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® and an Executive Committee Member of the Real Estate Investment Group of Saskatchewan. Chris is an active Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce member, North Saskatoon Business Association member, and a proud sponsor of STARS Air Ambulance and the Saskatchewan Rattlers Basketball Team.

 

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

May 11, 2023

In this episode with Greg Goff, let’s dive into different insurance choices and what might work for you. Listen to how Greg’s friend lost a large sum of his retirement savings on taxes. If you don’t want to make the same mistake, tune in and start planning your finances today!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The advantage of diversified long-term investments under economic volatility
  • How much emergency fund should you save
  • More reasons to reach out and work with a financial professional
  • Roth IRA: What it is and how it can benefit your kids
  • How a background knowledge in investment can lead you to best decisions

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Greg Goff

Greg is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Greg learned the value of comprehensive financial planning while working as a Financial Advisor at a Fortune 500 firm. Knowing there was a disconnect between financial planning and entrepreneurship, Greg founded Sound Wealth Management, a financial planning firm focused on serving business owners. Greg is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst®, Chartered Financial Consultant®, and a Chartered Life Underwriter®.

Greg enjoys spending time with his wife, Kinsley, their daughter, and their two rescue pups, Marlow and Cooper. They enjoy exploring all Greenville, SC, offers and visiting family in Hilton Head and Charlotte.

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. 

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

May 4, 2023

Join us as Matt Kelly reverses our roles to ask exciting questions and shares his efforts as a creative and purpose-driven REALTOR®. If you don’t think this episode is unique enough, tune in as he spills a crazy story about a new agent on his team who almost lost her toes when a buyer brought a gun on a showing.

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How crucial hard work and dedication is
  • Excellent advice for all REALTORS® today
  • The key to balancing your relationships and real estate career
  • A responsibility every agent should fulfill
  • What could go wrong when there are no buyer’s agents

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

@everythingmedia.mp4

 

About Matt Kelly

Matt is a REALTOR® and the team leader of The Matt Kelly Group, a sales team affiliated with Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Company. He also represents the Greater Augusta region at the Georgia Association of REALTORS®. Matt has multiple years of residential and multifamily real estate experience and strives to deliver positive energy and bring people together. His goal is to have an impact during his short time on this planet and to do that in a way that involves bringing people together to achieve great things!

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Apr 27, 2023

In this informative conversation with Tracy Dupler, you'll learn something to help you overcome the typical real estate brokers' challenges. We will outline the essential factors to remember when negotiating a property for the first time and tune in for her bizarre anecdote about her first and most demanding client.

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Consequences of getting a real estate license during a pandemic
  • Tips for adapting to the changes from the recession
  • Things you need to watch out for in dealing with your first client
  • The value of keeping professionalism in business
  • Benefits of working with the right team in real estate

 

About Tracy Dupler

Tracey Dupler is a broker, and the owner of Tracy Dupler Realty Group, powered by exp realty. She is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, she helps people by referrals all over the State and serves clients locally. Tracy is in the service industry. She matches, searches, finds, listens, and works solely for your needs and goals. Her knowledge of the areas, the history, and the quality of homes and local builders allow her to make sure you move into a fabulous dwelling you can call home. With those connections, the resources she has are far beyond your expectations. 

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Apr 20, 2023

If you are unhappy with your current position in the real estate business, there may be ways to explore new avenues without giving up entirely. In this week's episode, Jessica Wade shares her trajectory in life that leads her to pursue a different path. Also, she recounts a fascinating story about managing the property affairs of incarcerated individuals. Tune in to gain valuable insights and be inspired!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Connecting gaps to start with real estate from scratch
  • Challenges in transitioning from an assistant to owning a brokerage
  • The importance of having the experience to easily change perspectives
  • How a real estate agent can help inmates in selling their property

 

About Jessica Wade

Jessica Wade is a real estate agent serving buyers and sellers throughout Northeast Georgia. She is a top-producing agent in Northeast Georgia and cannot imagine doing anything else. She loves every aspect of the real estate process and is passionate about serving her clients well. Her dedication, knowledge, and commitment to finding the perfect fit for her clients is a win-win situation for everyone involved in the real estate transaction. Her marketing bachelor's degree and previous experiences perfectly complement my real estate career. 

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Apr 13, 2023

After posting photos of a furnished rental she did from thousands of miles away, Sarah Weaver received requests from numerous individuals who wanted to have the same spaces. So today, we'll speak about furnishing your short-term and mid-term rental business and a story about a dangerous situation while she's working as a real estate agent. 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Arya Design Services: What it does and how it helps your rental business
  • What real estate market has the best opportunity for your investors
  • Reasons why desperation doesn't look good in real estate

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

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About Sarah Weaver

Sarah Weaver is a coach, speaker, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. She went from 3 to 15 units in 90 days across four states. She self-manages her properties, including nine furnished rentals—using both the short-term and medium-term rental strategy.

Sarah hosts a retreat for entrepreneurs and real estate investors to level up their portfolios. She runs seminars for real estate brokerages to inspire agents to focus on building their portfolios. Sarah launched Arya Design Services to meet a need in the market for investors to fully furnish, strategically design, and fully launch a furnished rental. She travels the country teaching agents and furnishes AirBnBs for clients.

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Apr 6, 2023

Today, we delve into building a strong real estate team with Susanna Medrano. Discover crucial elements to remember when establishing a successful real estate business. You'll hear Susanna's embarrassing experience about a septic disclosure and system involving a property, so tune in to this episode!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The connection between social work and real estate leadership
  • Importance of learning from failures
  • Why you need to check a sales contract
  • How a lack of basic fundamentals can affect a sped-up market
  • Struggles that a first-time home buyer faces in Austin, Texas
  • The value of playing forward and being vulnerable with your client

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

Amazon Books

 

About Susanna Medrano

Susanna Medrano is a part of the legal industry and works for several national and local nonprofits organization. After 15 years in that industry, she changed her career path. At the beginning of 2013, she began to do some serious soul-searching and wanted to find a way that she could make the most impact in our current society. 

During this time, she realized that one of the most significant decisions in a person's life is buying a home. She decided the best way to impact people's lives was to help families with their housing needs. In her first full year in the industry, she closed 45 transactions; in her second year, she led her firm in closed transactions, and in her third year, she formed a team. She has since led her team to nearly 1000 transactions closed yearly and continues to impact agents through her training and coaching skills. 

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Mar 30, 2023

Accomplish your business’ end goals with Spencer Hsu in this week’s episode, as we chat about timely issues and trends in real estate, and his expert insights regarding the Bay Area market. Be sure to stay tuned as he also shares an unbelievable story of how he sold a property that had a low appraisal value!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Tips on how to position your team to reduce mistakes in business
  • Strongest components of the Bay Area that attracts growth and opportunity
  • Challenges in selling a property with a low appraisal value
  • Possible reasons why an appraiser refuses reconsideration of value

 

About Spencer Hsu

Spencer was born and raised in San Jose. He has lived in the Bay Area for over 36 years and is highly familiar with the area’s vibrant, dynamic market. Prior to his real estate career, Spencer earned his MBA at Santa Clara University with his varied background and unique skill set, he turned his analytic systems into a thriving real estate career. 

Using a calculated approach to real estate, he and his team can analyze market predictions, helping clients make informed decisions on when it’s time to buy and sell real estate. By taking calculated risks, he gives his clients an edge over the competition in this fast-paced market. He primarily focuses on real estate in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County.

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Mar 28, 2023

In this special episode, we’ll discuss a recent online scam incident and how to protect yourself from internet fraud and sketchy activities. Start listening to avoid handing out your data or money to spoofers and prevent losing more valuables if you’ve already fallen for the trap!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • 2 common types of online scams related to real estate
  • Easiest way to spot a spoof account
  • The biggest red flag when talking to someone virtually
  • First 3 things to do if you got scammed online

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

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Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Mar 23, 2023

Are you planning to purchase another house and lot? Upgrade your property instead! Learn how in this episode with Whitney Hill as she introduces a modern model of housing attainability and availability by attaching accessory dwelling units on your current property. Catch a story about crazy building fees that’ll shock your finances by tuning in!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The financial and housing possibilities of accessory dwelling units
  • How to take advantage of virtual negotiations for project feasibility
  • Typical uses of ADUs in residential real estate
  • Surprising impact fee rates when attaching an ADU to your home
  • Building costs to watch out for in upgrading your property  

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Whitney Hill

Whitney is the co-founder and head of business development and innovation at SnapADU. She oversees business operations and development, which means she's always looking for new technology and partnerships that could help create a better customer experience. She has a BA from Yale University and received her MBA from NYU Stern. Whitney is a proud mom of two and lives in North County San Diego.

 

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

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Mar 21, 2023

Today, we have something special for you as Barb Betts reveals the power of social media and tons of valuable advice for brokers and agents who want to up their game in today's market. You've got to finish this episode to hear Barb's crazy story about listing and disclosing her best friend's "haunted" house, so stay tuned!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Instagram: Why real estate professionals should use it
  • Effective tactic for lead generation or networking
  • The truth behind any real estate marketing strategies
  • How to nurture your clients’ trust online and offline
  • A deep dive into relationship marketing
  • What got Barb hooked into volunteering

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

About Barb Betts

Barb Betts is a successful Real Estate Professional, Broker/CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Social Media Guru. She runs a boutique brokerage in Southern California that looks at the Real Estate Industry differently. This innovative thinking has made her a sought-after speaker and educator locally and nationally.

Barb brings an honest, compassionate, and transparent approach to each event she speaks at, every training course she produces, and each Real Estate Professional she helps on their journey to finding success. Her passion lies in sharing her best practices, successes (and failures) in selling Real Estate, running a brokerage, and figuring out how to balance it.

 

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Mar 16, 2023

Are you or someone you know going through a divorce? Safeguard your finances and home ownership eligibility with Prof. Kelly Murray, J.D., as she presents a smarter way to work with lawyers and real estate professionals before divorce mediation. Plus, you’ll also hear a crazy good story about the time they actually stopped a couple from divorcing!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Importance of involving real estate and mortgage professionals in family property disputes
  • Appealing divorce settlements: Process, tips, and the data to make it easier
  • When does the most significant damage to your credit score happen?
  • Different approaches to divorce and property distribution between states
  • Services offered by Divorce This House and how you can benefit from them

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

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Do you want to learn how to downturn-proof your business? Just email info@divorcethishouse.com to schedule a free coaching call with DivorceThisHouse.com co-founder Wendy Waselle.

 

About  Prof. Kelly Murray, J.D.

Prof. Kelly teaches legal writing and continuing professional education. She has been a legal scholar and serial entrepreneur for Realty Asset Dispute Resolution since 2007. She also serves as the lead investigator/faculty for the National Family Court Project on Housing and Financial Justice, which aims to increase access to justice for divorcing spouses in family courts by promoting financial literacy and fostering informed financial decision-making about housing and joint debt.

 

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Mar 14, 2023

After airing a recent guest interview, we received misinformation complaints from a few listeners. We're serious and proactive in situations like this, and as we value our listeners, we've decided it's best to take down the episode. We always strive to be responsible when releasing content, feature guests that will provide reliable content for you every week, and will continue to bring you unique and interesting stories from across this crazy world of real estate.

 

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Mar 9, 2023

In today’s episode, Charlotte Dunford sheds light on one of the most intriguing real estate niches - mobile home parks, and its impact on the affordable housing crisis. Stay tuned to hear her unbelievable story about starting a real estate company with little experience and an even smaller lump of cash on hand!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Perks of investing in mobile home parks early
  • How to attract investors as a newbie syndicator
  • The biggest challenge of managing a mobile home park
  • What makes mobile home park investing beneficial in today’s market
  • Mobile home park markets: 2 types and which you should invest in

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

Mobile Home University

 

About Charlotte Dunford

Charlotte graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology, earning her degree in Business with a focus on business analytics and technology. Coming from China at 16 without her parents, Charlotte's intense drive to succeed led her to build her own company. 

Along with her business partner, Charlotte started Johns Creek Capital, LLC in early 2020. From only two investors at the beginning of the firm's founding, Charlotte and the team led the company to a total investor subscription of over $5 million. She is also a Certified Associate in Project Management and speaks fluent Mandarin. She enjoys playing the piano and doing equestrian sports in her spare time.

 

Connect with Charlotte

Website: Johns Creek Capital

 

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Feb 23, 2023

Today's guest uncovers an effective strategy for building wealth through rental property investment. Listen as Sabrina Guler explores opportunities in short-term leases and how to add value to satisfy tenants as much as possible while saving money in the long run.

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • The importance of data in the real estate business 
  • Advantages of short-term rentals
  • Benefits of working with the right people
  • Pros and cons of building customized rental properties  
  • Value-adding qualities tenants look for in a rental property
  • Upfront costs to consider in buying rental properties 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

Sprung | Amazon Freevee

 

About Sabrina Guler

Sabrina is a 29-year-old female entrepreneur in the real estate space that co-founded Techvestor, a short-term rental fund that raised $21m in the last 12 months. Before Techvestor, she worked at Apple in the engineering space as a project manager for the Airpods product line while helping thousands of people in tech learn about real estate investing. Since 2021, she has flipped, designed, and furnished over 65 houses, built Techvestor’s operational infrastructure, and has been nominated for Forbes 30 under 30, 2023.

 

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Feb 16, 2023

Now that there’s inflation, you’ve got to make better investing decisions and fewer mistakes. That’s why Aaron Chapman is with us to share the lending shams to avoid and more tips for your real estate success. He also tells his story of how he went from scavenging coins at a parking lot to being in the top 1% of loan originators in America. Dial in!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Lies from the lending industry that you shouldn’t fall for
  • A clear overview of what inflation is
  • The importance of building a good real estate investing team
  • A reason to stop using the cash on cash return as your metric
  • Excellent advice on how to thrive during inflation

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

Amazon Books

 

About Aaron Chapman

Aaron Chapman has been a veteran in the finance industry since 1997, helping clients better understand, source, and finance cash-flow positive investment properties. He advises over 100 clients a month in the acquisition and financing of their investment properties and primary residences. Aaron is ranked in the top 1% of mortgage loan processors in the country, in an industry of over 300,000 licensed loan originators, closing in excess of 100 transactions per month.

He moved his team to SNMC in 2015 to continue focusing on a national business working with real estate investors. His team has grown over the years containing all operations with Aaron as the sole loan originator driving volume. His team's expertise is in the complicated and closes the highest priced loans in the industry.

 

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Feb 9, 2023

You’ll be listening to crazily creative ways to get involved in real estate in today’s episode with Dr. Chau Ong as he talks about corporate housing and what it takes for you to earn stable cash flow. He’ll also detail the shocking and messy realities of renting short-term rentals, so don’t miss this!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • Advantages of corporate housing over other real estate niches
  • Legal ways to get around short-term rental rules and restrictions
  • Top secrets to taking advantage of volatile housing markets
  • What makes corporate housing a great asset during a recession?

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

Tony Robbins

 

About Dr. Chau Ong

Dr. Chau Ong is the founder and CEO of multiple businesses: Airbnb/Vrbo/Corporate Housing, Educator, and The Water Doctor. He is an experienced serial entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate and healthcare industry. He now also helps busy professionals make 10 to 20 thousand dollars every month within 3 to 6 months without owning properties.

 

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Feb 2, 2023

Red Taylor joins us to share his knowledge on achieving financial success without pursuing your true passion, and through negotiating deals and overcoming challenges. He also recounts a lovely tale of how he and his wife met and a crazy story of how his home caught fire soon after he purchased it. There’s so much to learn from this episode, so be sure to listen!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

  • How to be financially successful without pursuing your true passion
  • The vital lesson of going through hard times 
  • A personal story of a relationship built through real estate
  • Benefits and strategies for achieving win-win real estate deals
  • Factors affecting home buyer’s decisions 

 

About Red Taylor

Red Taylor worked as a teacher, a former assistant football coach in the Southeastern Conference, and in sales before investing in real estate. He has been the president of Health Trust Financial Network since 2000 and leads ArriveHome Investment Partners, where he works closely with his wife. Additionally, he serves as the CEO of Red Taylor Insurance, a reputable leader in the sector that offers health insurance to people and small businesses.

 

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

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