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The Clever Investor Show

English, Finance, 48 seasons, 68 episodes, 3 days, 5 hours, 40 minutes
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A weekly dose of investing advice as if given to you by your favorite wingman, drinking buddy, or in some cases your cell-mate! Each episode delivers "AHA" moments and has you walking away with your horizons expanded and the confidence to go out and pull the trigger to unlock your earning potential!
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#68 Getting To The Next Level Of Real Estate With Conrado Bautista

SUMMARY:  In this episode, Cody Sperber interviews Conrado Bauista, he immigrated to San Francisco and began purchasing real estate. Conrado has learned from failures and successes that connected him to Cody Sperber. They are now working to help Conrado get to the next level of real estate that will 10x his income and mentorship goals. Conrado and his wife are in a great place and he has aligned his personal life for success. Conrado gives a valuable message to listeners who are trying to make it in real estate.  SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@cleverinvestor  YouTube 👉 Clever Investor - YouTube  FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/codysperber/ IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cleverinvestor/  Connect With Conrado Bautista: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/conradobautist/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/conrado.bautista.9400 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@conradb89 Phone Number - 415-213-2227 💥HIGHLIGHTS:  Conrado learned about the game of real estate through trials and success through his career. Cody Sperber is helping by teaching Conrado about the next level that will make him wealthy. They talk about how wealthy people make their wealth through real estate and taxes  Marriage is an investment, if your marriage, family, mental and physical health are aligned your business will be too. The value of social media and growing a community.  ⏰TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro for Conrado Bautista 02:24 - Conrado’s Backstory  03:50 - Homeowner, Contractor & Investor Journey  05:44 - I Lost Half A Million To A Mentor  08:41 - How I Found Cody Sperber 12:45 - The Deals Conrado Made  14:35 - I’m Building My Community on Social Media  16:13 - Conrado’s Operation Management  19:56 - What Are ADUs? 21:15 - Wholesaling Is A Huge Focus  24:49 - The Benefits Of Joining Mastermind 25:46 - Why Would You Be In Real Estate And Pay Taxes? 31:37 - My Marriage Is An Investment, Is It Worth The Cost? 35:07 - You Are The Man, People Will Remember How You Help Them 37:06 - It’s Hard To Be An Immigrant It’s Time To Lead 37:37 - Conrado’s Message In Spanish - Get Laser Focus  39:19 - Conrado’s Thoughts On The Real Estate Market In The Bay Area  41:01 - Cody’s Challenge to Conrado 44:12 - Social Media Content - 80% Personal 20% Real Estate Advice 
2/21/202448 minutes, 5 seconds
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#67 Building the Top Real Estate and Wholesale Company with Austin Zaback

SUMMARY:  In this episode, Cody Sperber interviews Austin Zaback, the founder of One Roof, a large wholesaling business in Scottsdale, Arizona. Austin shares his journey from being a student of Cody's to becoming a successful wholesaler and leader in the industry. He discusses the strategies and systems his company uses to close 50 wholesale deals per month and highlights the importance of having specialized departments within the team. Austin also shares insights on structuring compensation for team members and the key factors that contribute to their success. ​ AUSTIN ZABACK: Introducing Austin Zaback, a visionary entrepreneur and Co-founder of One Roof Real Estate, based in the vibrant city of Scottsdale, Arizona. Remarkably, by the age of 27, Austin achieved a monumental milestone, amassing a staggering 1 billion dollars in the dynamic realm of real estate. His trailblazing efforts have not only propelled him to financial success but have also left an indelible mark on the industry. CLEVER INVESTOR SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@cleverinvestor  YouTube 👉 Clever Investor - YouTube  FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/codysperber/ IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cleverinvestor/  Connect With Austin Zaback: TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback YouTube 👉  https://www.youtube.com/@AustinZaback FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/azaback  IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/ If you need help with real estate: https://oneroofrealestate.com/  💥HIGHLIGHTS:  - Austin Zaback's journey from being a student to becoming a successful wholesaler and leader in the industry. - The importance of having specialized departments within a wholesaling team. - Strategies and systems used by One Roof to close 50 wholesale deals per month. - The structure of compensation for team members and the factors that contribute to their success.
2/14/20241 hour, 28 minutes, 42 seconds
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#66: Cracking the Four Hour Work Day with Tempelton Walker

SUMMARY: Cody Sperber picks the brain of Tempelton Walker to discover how he can work only four hours a day while still bringing in millions of dollars. Walker shares his story of how a small-town kid from Arizona got into real estate and wholesale investing. Tempelton Walker: Arizona local with a big personality, Tempelton has a passion for Real Estate and wholesale investing. He has four adorable kids, is a devout Christian, and has discovered the ULTIMATE work-life balance by working four hours a day leaving the rest of his time free to spend with his family, friends, and focus on his other passions. SOCIAL MEDIA: Tiktok 👉 Cody Sperber (@cleverinvestor) | TikTok YouTube 👉 Clever Investor - YouTube FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/codysperber/
2/7/20241 hour, 28 minutes, 42 seconds
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#49: Neuro-encoding: Rewiring Success with Joseph McClendon III

Neuroencoding: Rewiring Success with Joseph McClendon III   DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Cody welcomes Joseph McClendon III, a neuroscientist and performance specialist. They explore neuro-encoding and its power to overcome challenges like procrastination and self-doubt, leading to personal growth and success. They also discuss the impact of technology and the importance of discipline while offering insights on mentoring the next generation. Joseph shares effective public speaking techniques and captivating stories from his collaborations with figures like Les Brown and coaching Forrest Whitaker to an Oscar win. Additionally, Joseph underscores the role of mindset and outlines a process for personal growth, from turning dreams into visions to celebrating progress, highlighting the transformative power of a positive mindset. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on personal development, communication, and unlocking your potential! Joseph McClendon III is a global leader in peak performance. He taught at UCLA, runs a peak performance coaching group, and is committed to helping others find happiness. With expertise in neuropsychology and life transformation, he's known for his ability to create rapid change and has impacted millions of people worldwide. He's also co-authored books with Anthony Robbins and has been featured in magazines like O Magazine. Joseph lives in Southern California with his family. HIGHLIGHTS: The neuro-encoding for overcoming common challenges and achieving success The impact of technology and screens on people's lives and the importance of discipline Insights on effective presentation techniques, including "attack and confess," Preparation and mindset before going on stage and collaboration with Les Brown The role of mindset and psychology in personal growth and success A process for personal growth, from dreams to action, with regular progress reviews Resilience and maintaining a positive mindset in the face of challenges SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.josephmcclendon.com/ Social Media URL: Joseph McClendon III IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamjosephmcclendon/ Joseph McClendon III FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/JosephMcClendon/ Joseph McClendon III YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/josephmcclendon Joseph McClendon III LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmcclendon-ultimateperformanceexpert TIME STAMPS: 00:00: Prelude 00:10: Introduction to Joseph McClendon III 00:57: The importance of being around people who are "playing the game to win." 02:10: What is an ultimate performance specialist? 04:15: Media manipulation and the impact on society 07:26: The impact of media on dopamine levels and personal growth 10:04: Technique to snap out of negative emotions 14:29: Discipline is key to success 15:55: The importance of raising one's intention and setting a good standard for children 17:21: How can you help older people change their mindset and become more positive? 20:16: Personal development and mentorship in real estate 23:57: The difference between speaking and presenting 27:28: Public speaking and connecting with audiences 30:06: Using connection and attack to motivate 35:55: The importance of intention and trust in public speaking 39:16: Public speaking and audience engagement strategies 42:14: Future pacing 44:22: Overcoming fear and achieving success through mentorship and coaching 48:26: Psychology and mindset shifting 52:14: One-on-one coaching and group training for individuals 54:25: The Faster Success Formula 56:09: The importance of visiting one's vision often with intensity 59:20: Review and celebrate 1:00:41: Conditioning audiences through public speaking 1:05:30: Taking massive action, proximity to greatness, and overcoming limiting beliefs 1:09:30: Home burglary and response to loss 1:12:51: Home security and burglary prevention 1:16:45: The importance of pain and resourcefulness 1:17:08: How to connect with Joseph 1:17:55: How to support The Clever Investor 1:19:16: END  
10/11/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 17 seconds
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#40: Mark Lack: How Celebrity Partnerships and Personal Branding can Transform Your Life

How Celebrity Partnerships and Personal Branding can Transform Your Life with Cody Sperber and Mark Lack   Mark Lack is a renowned expert in personal branding with an impressive client roster. He has created a leading training system and program on Personal Branding, with thousands of students across 50 countries. As a bestselling author and TV host of Business Rockstars, Mark has interviewed over 1,000 successful entrepreneurs. INC Magazine recognizes him as one of the top Personal Branding experts. He travels the country speaking and helping businesses and entrepreneurs grow their income, impact, and influence.  Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Mark was a world-class professional paintball player. He also serves on The Board of Advisors for The LEAP foundation, a top youth motivational leadership program. Visit www.LEAPfoundation.com for more information.   In this episode of the "Clever Investor Show", Cody and Mark discuss the importance of building a personal brand in the real estate industry and share strategies and tactics for successful brand building. They cover topics like customer acquisition, scaling business, and the power of personal branding in establishing trust and rapport. Mark also reveals his exciting projects, including partnering with celebrities like Floyd Mayweather and Dan Bilzerian to launch their masterclasses.  They also touch on their experience in getting the attention of celebrities like Floyd Mayweather, their investment firm specializing in real estate deals, the importance of building trust with customers, the strategy of using third-party endorsements to sell products or services, and the potential courses or programs that celebrities like Floyd Mayweather and Dan Bilzerian could offer. They also mention the idea of personal development courses and the desire to make a positive impact on people's lives. Mark expresses excitement about the marketing opportunities and potential success that working with influential figures can bring. He also touches on the declining masculinity and the need for leadership in that space, while emphasizing the importance of being politically correct and cautious about online content that can live on the internet indefinitely.   HIGHLIGHTS:   Importance of personal branding in the real estate industry. Strategies for successful brand building. Power of personal branding in establishing trust and rapport. Exciting projects partnering with celebrities like Floyd Mayweather and Dan Bilzerian. Getting celebrities' attention and its opportunities. Expertise in real estate deals. Using third-party endorsements to boost sales. Potential courses by celebrities. Focus on personal development and positive impact. Excitement about marketing opportunities with influential figures. Addressing declining masculinity and need for leadership. Caution about online content's long-term impact.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.iammarklack.com/ Social Media URL: Mark Lack IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mark.lack/?hl=en Mark Lack FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MarkLack777/ Mark Lack YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcZP3wAlGUIQae80PAlyBA Mark Lack LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalack/ TIME STAMPS:   00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Mark Lack 02:53 - The first year of making money 03:31 - Customer acquisition is the game! 04:39 - Launching the masterclass of Floyd Mayweather and Dan Bilzerian 06:08 - How to get in the room? 07:04 - Building a personal brand and reputation 08:03 - Building rapport and trust 09:59 - Be authentic and then share it 10:35 - Being a creator vs a consumer 12:17 - Identifying the problem to solve for your audience 15:25 - Access information is a commodity 16:34 - Personal branding is all about authenticity 18:47 - Finding the problem and talking about it in an authentic way 19:33 - The tactical stuff 20:23 - Most people are afraid to start documenting and sharing 23:55 - Giving away the best information for free 24:20 - Never offer a money back guarantee 26:46 - How to get in with high level people 27:14 - How to get involved in real estate deals: www.clevercapitalfund.com 27:54 - Why real estate agents are so nice 29:01 - The third-party endorsement 30:15 - The importance of doing it first 31:58 - Taking a percentage of the upside 34:37 - Mr. Beast model 38:20 - Advice for young entrepreneurs who are starting out 40:57 - Finding the fun part of yourself 44:10 - The importance of pattern recognition in business 46:18 - Pattern recognition is the key 48:51 - Finding the pattern and being committed to the outcome 50:38 - How to support The Clever Investor podcast? 51:51 - END
8/9/202351 minutes, 57 seconds
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#38: Mental Mastery: UPGRD Your Success with William Lam

In this thrilling episode, William shares his personal journey of self-discovery and how "UPGRD" empowers real estate investors and entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential by overcoming mental barriers. He highlights the four-step process of "design, focus, belief, and action" to achieve goals and create the desired life. William emphasizes the significance of reshaping beliefs, aligning values, and taking massive action fueled by pleasure. Through engaging metaphors and examples, he illustrates the transformational power of this process, challenging conventional notions of success and emphasizing the importance of changing one's mindset. ABOUT: William Lam is the founder of UPGRD and SalesGod. He is a highly accomplished expert in mind programming, holding certifications as an American Board Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor and a Certified Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His life's work revolves around empowering individuals to gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through his mastery of hypnotherapy and NLP, he helps people break free from mental barriers and achieve their true potential. William's impact as a mentor and teacher has transformed countless lives, making him a revered figure in the field of personal growth and transformation. His legacy as a mind programmer continues to inspire and uplift those who seek to unlock their inner capabilities.   HIGHLIGHTS:   William shares his personal journey of self-discovery and overcoming ancestral programming. He introduces "UPGRD," a system empowering real estate investors and entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential. Setting clear coordinates for the unconscious mind is essential for guiding individuals toward their ideal outcomes. The four-step process includes "design" (creating a clear vision), "focus" (directing attention and gathering sensory data), "belief engineering" (reshaping beliefs for success), and "taking massive action" (fueled by pleasure). William challenges conventional notions of hard work and emphasizes changing mindset as a key to success. The UPGRD process can transform lives and businesses by harnessing the power of mental reprogramming. Desire plays a crucial role in pushing individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. William is committed to creating a culture of winning and enthusiasm in the world.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://linktr.ee/UPGRDnow Social Media URL: William Lam IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/william.upgrd/?hl=en William Lam Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/Williamthewinner William Lam YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@upgrd6765 William Lam LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamupgrd/ TIME STAMPS:   00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to William Lam 01:52 - The evolution of Upgrd 03:44 - Design what you want instead of what you don’t 04:43 - Reprogramming his mind 06:37 - The double bind of limiting beliefs 09:23 - Our lives are pre-programmed, but can be reprogrammed 11:44 - Most people don’t have a cohesive system 14:07 - Ancestral programming and good and bad beliefs 17:10 - A scarcity mindset was prevalent in the family 19:08 - The problem with hitting a mental boundary 21:32 - The beginning of Upgrd 22:30 - The one thing that will change everything for you 24:46 - Designing a movie scene in his mind 26:46 - Designing the ideal client for an Investor/Entrepreneur 29:49 - Breaking the six-figure mark in one month 31:45 - The four-step process for winning a house 33:15 - A journey back to the 1800s 34:43 - Step one, design what you want 36:46 - Designing the ideal client in an ideal world 38:11 - Focusing on what you want 40:04 - Focus on the outcome, not the design 41:41- Gather visual and auditory data 42:46 - The importance of paying attention to your words 44:50 - Vocal outwards vs Vocal inwards negative self-talk 46:14 - Understanding what is filtering 48:31 - Belief engineering is the next step in entrepreneurship 49:07 - The two parts to every single belief 51:26 - The downside of just changing one single belief 53:37 - Identifying beliefs that don't support design 54:15 - Taking massive action 55:28 - How hard do you have to work? 57:21 - The 80/20 rule and the magic of 20/20 58:44 - Taking massive action does not mean going towards the direction that you want 59:34 - Pushing boundaries with your beliefs 1:01:06 - How William focuses on what he wants 1:04:05 - The first step to Cody’s becoming a creative real estate investor 1:05:37 - Universal power principles 1:06:45 - Proximity is power 1:07:41 - Pain is a message-delivery mechanism 1:08:31 - Most people quit because their expectations aren't met 1:10:20 - Purpose is bigger than money 1:12:59 - Changing beliefs 1:14:38 - Chaining desire and rewards to what they do 1:16:35 - Breaking down desires into different ratios 1:18:20 - Do more, you can do more! 1:20:20 - How to connect and stay updated with William? 1:21:53 - People need to upgrade, especially in the economy 1:24:29 - How to support William? 1:25:15 - How to support Cody and The Clever Investor? 1:26:37 - END   
7/26/20231 hour, 26 minutes, 37 seconds
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#35: Marketing Secrets with Russell Brunson

Russell Brunson is a renowned American entrepreneur, author, and online marketing expert. He co-founded ClickFunnels, a widely used software platform for creating sales funnels and online marketing campaigns. With a passion for marketing and sales, Brunson started his first online business while in college, igniting his interest in internet marketing. In 2005, he launched ClickFunnels, which quickly became a popular tool for entrepreneurs and marketers. Brunson has authored influential books like "DotCom Secrets" and "Expert Secrets" and is a sought-after speaker at industry events.  He also founded the Two Comma Club and hosts the "Marketing Secrets" podcast. Brunson's expertise and entrepreneurial journey have inspired countless individuals and businesses to succeed in the online marketplace.   In this episode, Russell's discussion centers around ClickFunnels' revolutionary impact on marketing, emphasizing the transition from personal growth to helping others. He shares success stories of individuals, including a world champion calf roper and an actress who found success using ClickFunnels. The challenges faced during ClickFunnels' scaling are acknowledged. Russell unveils his strategic plan to integrate AI into websites, envisioning personalized experiences tailored to individuals. He believes this approach will revolutionize marketing and increase conversion rates. Furthermore, he reveals plans for his book, "The Call to Adventure," aiming to guide people towards success and fulfillment through personal journeys.  Russell expresses his passion for rare books and his involvement in building a unique library that doubles as an event center, featuring special elements like a James Bond-style staircase and anti-theft lasers. The importance of pursuing one's passion is highlighted, regardless of its direct alignment with business goals. Lastly, Russell briefly mentions his discussions with Tony Robbins regarding environmental concerns and positive impact efforts.   HIGHLIGHTS:   Russell shares the story of ClickFunnels' creation and its impact on the marketing industry. Transition from personal growth to contribution and the joy of helping others with acquired knowledge and skills. Successful ClickFunnels users include a world champion calf roper and an actress who discovered her unique skill set. ClickFunnels has enabled a diverse range of people to find success in their businesses. Challenges and hardships faced during the scaling of ClickFunnels are acknowledged. Russell's upcoming strategic plan involves integrating AI technology into websites and funnels for personalized experiences. Implementing AI and personalization is expected to revolutionize marketing and increase conversion rates. Russell plans to write a book called "The Call to Adventure" to help people find success and fulfillment through personal journeys. Pursuing passions, even if they don't directly align with business goals, is important. SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.russellbrunson.com/ Social Media URL: Russell Brunson IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/russellbrunson/ Russell Brunson FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/russbrunson Russell Brunson YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qUDKqTsz00csykCYgdLuA Russell Brunson LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellbrunson/ TIME STAMPS:   00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Russell Brunson 03:01 - How did click funnels get started? 05:17 - Pivotal moments along the way 06:02 - Transition from growth to contribute to entrepreneurship 08:09 - Tyson Durfee, the world champion calf roper 09:34 - How to be like us, not like us 10:10 - How bumpy the scaling of click funnels was 13:39 - The hard times of growth 15:03 - His phone starts exploding with messages and death threats 16:12 - His first chance to be a leader 17:15 - The next day of damage control 18:13 - The pivotal moments 19:17 - What’s the future of web design? 22:10 - What keeps people from success is rarely the funnel or the thing 23:29 - Secrets of success 28:29 - Building an epic library for entrepreneurs and history buffs 29:23 - How to make an offer on a property 32:19 - The history of personal development and the new thought movement 33:49 - How to get involved in real estate 35:41 - The first big book he ever bought 39:10 - Go find me a good deal 41:02 - Hunting down rare books on eBay and Etsy 42:46 - Perception of value in real estate 45:17 - What’s the escape plan? 47:48 - Let’s get him in a room and make it happen 50:48 - New project by Russell 51:23 - How to support Cody? 52:04 - Clever Investor podcast 53:23 - END  
7/5/202353 minutes, 26 seconds
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#34: How Jim Kwik's Mind Hacks Can Transform Your Life, Boost Your IQ, and Unleash Your Hidden Powers

Jim Kwik, founder of Kwik Learning and NYT bestselling author, is a renowned brain performance and memory improvement expert. As a brain coach, his clientele includes CEOs, athletes, celebrities, and high-achievers. Kwik overcame a traumatic brain injury at age 5 and personal learning struggles, developing methods to unleash the limitless potential of the mind. He has been sharing these methods for over three decades. As a sought-after speaker, Kwik presents to a quarter-million people live yearly. His accelerated learning academy, Kwik Learning, has students across 195 countries. His esteemed clientele features Google, Virgin, Nike, Zappos, Wordpress, SpaceX, U.S. Air Force, Cleveland Clinic, Caltech, Harvard, and Singularity University. Jim also hosts “Kwik Brain,” one of the top educational podcasts on iTunes with 50+ million downloads.   In this episode of "The Clever Investor Show," Cody introduces Jim Kwik, an expert in learning and memory techniques. Jim shares his inspiring story of overcoming a brain injury and developing strategies to improve learning. He emphasizes the importance of learning how to learn for success in the 21st century. Jim discusses the power of focus, reading faster, and improving memory, highlighting their benefits in various aspects of life. He challenges fixed intelligence beliefs and encourages self-belief. Jim explores brain optimization, memory enhancement, and personal development. He provides tips on nutrition, sleep, stress management, and continuous learning for brain health. Jim also mentions helping actors and TED speakers improve memory and cognition. He encourages taking a quiz for personalized recommendations and talks about the importance of taking action, responsibility, and making a positive impact. Lastly, he discusses personal growth, goal setting, and unlocking potential.   HIGHLIGHTS:  Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming a brain injury and developing skills to improve his learning abilities. The importance of learning how to learn as a competitive advantage in the modern era. The power of focus, speed reading, and memory improvement is discussed. Jim challenges the idea of fixed intelligence and encourages people to believe in their potential. The limitless model of mindset, motivation, and methods is introduced for personal growth. Brain optimization, memory enhancement, and personal development are explored. Tips for motivation, brain health, and memory techniques are shared. Taking action and implementing knowledge is emphasized. A quiz by Jim Kwik is mentioned, offering personalized recommendations based on personality types. Sharing quiz results on social media is encouraged. The importance of making money matters and giving to charity is discussed. Personal growth, goal setting, and unlocking one's potential are highlighted.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.jimkwik.com/ Social Media URL: Jim Kwik IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/ Jim Kwik FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/jimkwikofficial Jim Kwik YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/JimKwik Jim Kwik LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkwik/ Jim Kwik Twitter 👉  twitter.com/jimkwik TIME STAMPS:  00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Bedros Keuilian 02:12 - Jim’s inspiration for writing the book 03:11 - How Jim learned how to read 04:31 - The number one wealth building asset 05:09 - How Cody got started in the real estate industry 07:33 - Learning the skill of learning HOW to learn 08:50 - Learning is remembering, especially in business 10:49 - What is the limitless model?  11:34 - The three things to control 13:04 - Mindset, motivation and methods 14:29 - The three keys to limitless motivation 15:29 - The importance of purpose in motivation 16:32 - What are some good brain foods? 19:05 - The five-minute test Jim did to test his personality and how it was done 20:09 - The power of small, simple steps 20:38 - How to get involved with clever capital fund 21:25 - Leaders read to succeed 23:43 - The motivation formula 24:22 - The two approaches to improving memory 26:22 - Quick tips on how to remember people's names 28:26 - Gratitude is part of the reticular activating system 30:11 - People tend to remember what they see and who they see them 31:06 - The key to memory, visualization with emotion 34:01 - How to remember people’s names 36:33 - The four animal types of brain types 37:20 - The brain-animal.com quiz 38:40 - Surround yourself with other animals 42:32 - Take the quiz and post the picture 43:29 - The importance of investing in yourself 46:15 - The power of taking responsibility 47:47 - How to be a thermostat 48:52 - Jim believes everyone has a version of themselves waiting for you 50:07 - How to get in touch and support Jim? 51:18 - Real estate success kit 52:28 - END  
6/28/202352 minutes, 29 seconds
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#32: Unlocking Your Power: Mindset, Growth, and Action with Wes Watson

In this podcast episode, Wes discusses mindset, personal growth, and taking action. He highlights the connection between physical fitness and well-being, urging listeners to prioritize self-improvement. Wes shares his experiences in prison, emphasizing how exercise and a positive mindset helped him overcome challenges. He explores the importance of authenticity and living one's beliefs. The concept of flow state is discussed, emphasizing its role in success and serving others effectively. Practical advice is offered on shifting mindset, embracing positive emotions, and pursuing personal growth.  Wes also talks about his daily routine, ambition to change the world, journey from prison to success, and the impact he has had on others' lives. Overall, the message focuses on personal growth, self-actualization, and teaching from one's own experiences. About Wes Watson: Wes Watson is a well-known YouTuber, Instagrammer, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker who helps people deal with hard things that happen in their lives. He started out as a fitness trainer and an activist on social media. His YouTube channel is called GP-Penitentiary Life with Wes Watson, and about 398K people subscribe to it. He also spent about ten years of his life in prison. After that, he started bodybuilding and became a personal trainer. Wes Watson started a business called Watson Fit, where he gave speeches and talks to get people motivated. He helps people by giving talks about how to deal with bad things that happen in life.   HIGHLIGHTS: The importance of mindset, personal growth, and taking action. The connection between physical fitness and overall well-being. Impact of mindset on the perception of the world and success. Highlighting high-frequency emotions like acceptance, love, and gratitude. Overcoming challenges using exercise and a positive mindset and the significance of authenticity and living what one preaches. Exploring the concept of flow state and its role in achieving success and serving others effectively. Practical advice on shifting mindset and embracing positive emotions. Taking steps towards personal growth. Daily routine emphasizing personal development and self-care. The journey from prison to building a successful brand and helping others. Emphasizing authenticity and not being afraid to be true to oneself. Wes's message centered around personal growth, self-actualization, and teaching from experience. SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.weswatson.com/ Wes Watson IG 👉  https://www.instagram.com/watson_fit/ Wes Watson YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUxLYGeeIKxxioUqL54Q8g   TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Wes Watson 01:34 - The law of Divine Oneness 02:37 -  The world is NOT as it is the world as you are 04:43 - The two types of people who wake up negative 06:07 - ACCEPTANCE is a high-frequency state, LOVE is a higher-frequency state 07:42 - Acceptance is a higher-frequency emotion. Love is self-investment to push us. 09:24 - Run out the fucking door if you’re negative! 10:19 - Flow state is inner peace 11:58 - Prison is like a drug check 13:27 - Gratitude journaling is like I have all this 14:19 - Conscience congruence is the authentic voice of God 15:42 - The subconscious mind will fucking cause you to do shit! 16:28 - What matters right now 17:50 - Is there anything that Wes Watson is scared of? 19:36 - Offense is love 21:13 - The old me vs the new me 22:49 - Living with the weirdos of society 25:30 - How to get involved in real estate deals 26:46 - How to take over a neighborhood 27:40 - Waking up early and doing your shit 30:01 - Life is a mirror, not a window 32:44 - The best way to buy a car 34:10 - Mindset, training, and nutrition are the first steps 34:51 - Self-actualization is the first step to transcendence 35:27 - Learning how to do what you do 37:13 - The superhuman Father on Instagram 41:49 - Being the wizard and not breaking character 44:08 - The level of savageness and violence in prison 45:21 - Lies, pushiness, and lack of fear a liability 46:29 - Get it done every day! 47:58 - The power of positivity in the world 49:02 - If you see hate, you’re negative! 51:05 - How to connect with Wes Watson? 52:22 - How to support The Clever Investor Show? 53:06 - Real estate success kit 53:47 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
6/14/202353 minutes, 47 seconds
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#31: Champion Mindset: Boxing, Business, and Philanthropy feat. Andre Berto, Josh Snow, and Cole Hatter

In this episode of the Clever Investor Show, Andre Berto, a world champion boxer, Josh Snow, and Cole Hatter discuss various topics. Andre shares his boxing journey and his passion for business and real estate. The group talks about their involvement in affordable housing projects and their admiration for Magic Johnson's entrepreneurship. Josh highlights the importance of meaningful partnerships with celebrities and athletes, emphasizing shared values and direct communication. Cody emphasizes giving back and philanthropy, discussing innovative technologies and the importance of financial literacy for athletes. Cole shares business insights and the importance of purpose and overcoming challenges. They also discuss their impactful philanthropic efforts, including funding an orphanage in Mexico and combating child trafficking. Josh Snow is the successful entrepreneur behind SNOW Teeth Whitening, a DTC brand that made nearly $100 million in sales within its first three years. He is also the co-founder of Pocket Your Money, an insurance-related contact center generating over 1.5 million calls annually. Josh is a mentor on the TV program Going Public and recently co-founded INALA, a luxury women's hair care line. He achieved all of this before the age of 29. Cole Hatter is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and renowned speaker. He invests in real estate and start-ups, managing funds exceeding $100 million. Cole founded the annual conference Thrive: Make Money Matter, which empowers entrepreneurs to make a positive impact on the world. He is a devoted husband, father, and philanthropist, striving to give back and inspire others. Andre Berto is a professional boxer known for his resilience and determination. He rose to prominence after winning the National Golden Gloves Championship and an Olympic bronze medal. Berto became the WBC welterweight champion, defending his title against top opponents like Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather Jr. He is also involved in philanthropic work in Haiti, aiding those affected by the earthquake. Andre Berto's story inspires others to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. HIGHLIGHTS:   Andre Berto, shared his boxing journey and the importance of strong role models in the industry. He expressed his passion for business and real estate, mentioning his involvement in affordable housing projects. Josh Snow discussed working with celebrities and athletes, emphasizing the need for shared values and direct communication. Cody focused on philanthropy and mentioned potential monetization of innovative technologies like donation software and NFTs. Cole Hatter shared insights on sales, motivation, and the challenges of running a business. They discussed their efforts in funding an orphanage in Mexico, including building a soccer field and community park for underprivileged children. Plans were mentioned for building a village and a women's rehab facility to combat child trafficking and provide a better life for those in need.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://powerhouseinvite.com/ & https://www.trysnow.com/ Social Media URL: Josh Snow IG 👉  https://www.instagram.com/joshsnow/?fbclid=IwAR2pBl9o491rmV5EQHA7RqJ1KuNAx_9xSxcbdb7PYhEz1vePfkJfRr-x2Ng Josh Snow Linked In 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josheeeeeee/ Josh Snow Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/joshelizetxe?fbclid=IwAR1LO1o0qnXko9YtK9T0Jq3YROyWshjlLBGvhNgoO78W2llXxLoIVY_QzTE Josh Snow FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/meetjoshsnow    Website URL:https://colehatter.com/ Social Media URL: Cole Hatter IG 👉https://www.instagram.com/colehatter/?hl=en Cole Hatter Twitter  👉https://twitter.com/colehatter Cole Hatter FB 👉https://web.facebook.com/ColeHatter/?_rdc=1&_rdr Cole Hatter LinkedIn 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/colehatter/ Cole Hatter YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-yBsovxb5nH7jo6MZ-NvQ   Website URL: https://linktr.ee/Andreberto Social Media URL: Andre Berto  IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/andreberto/?hl=en Andre Berto Twitter  👉 https://twitter.com/andreberto Andre Berto FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/TheRealAndreBerto/ Andre Berto LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-berto-015abb1a0/ Andre Berto YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AndreBertoTV   TIME STAMPS:   00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Josh Snow, Andre Berto and Cole Hatter 01:58 - How Andre got started as a boxer 03:11 - How many times did Andre mentally put the belt on?  03:36 - The most memorable fight, Floyd Mayweather 04:36 - His first coach and how he got into boxing 07:02 - Growing up in a fatherless home 08:21 - How his father's work and camaraderie helped him to build a championship mindset 09:54 - On the other end of his career 11:09 - The importance of setting a standard 12:51 - Delayed gratification is a sign of mastery and championship 13:20 - Connections between elite athletes and real estate 14:46 - Introducing floyd to those who know him 17:01 - You have to what you see 17:51 - How to cut an endorsement deal 20:03 - Alignment and synergy are more important than vibe 21:08 - People want to be around people they believe want nothing from them 22:23 - Getting the best ideas from his partners 24:11 - Making sure what you're promoting is right 25:49 - The arbitrage of how eyeballs are used 26:50 - Celebrities and athletes are cashing out 29:24 - The first part of a for purpose business, connecting people to purpose 32:12 - Consumers expect businesses to give back in some capacity 34:13 - 28% increase in conversion rate 34:37 - The Clever Capital Fund 36:26 - The importance of a philanthropic goal 38:33 - Running a business is different than being a true blue entrepreneur 40:07 - Entrepreneurship can be manufactured with the right financial literacy 42:13 - Seek something and try to figure it out 42:55 - The one thing Andre learned from the Olympics 45:55 - The importance of having a mission in real estate 47:49 - The top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur 48:10 - Team building, communication and storytelling 49:33 - How to stay motivated in a tough business 50:42 - How to kill complacency 52:18 - The connection between extreme success and entrepreneurship 53:17 - Why complacency is just another word for laziness 54:12 - Not resting in the middle 54:56 - The dopamine release that comes from achievement 56:02 - Making your money matter 58:25 - Turning a soccer field into a community park 01:01:48 - How good does it feel to be a millionaire? 01:05:49 - How to support Cody? 01:06:21 - The real estate success kit 01:07:05 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
6/7/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 5 seconds
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#30: From Financial Milestones to Email Mastery with Joel Marion

In this episode, Cody and Joel explore the evolution of success and the desire to simplify and give back after achieving financial freedom. Joel's emphasis on mentors and their transformative impact on the mindset and the future is evident in his own journey. Through sharing resources and experiences, Joel's generosity extends beyond his financial accomplishments. Setting goals beyond material wealth and finding true fulfillment becomes a focal point, as Joel encourages breaking free from limitations and reaching their full potential. --- About Joel: Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT is a 5-time bestselling eBook author who has been featured all over the media throughout his 18-year career, including on the pages of more than 20 popular national newsstand magazines such as Men's Fitness, Woman's Day, Oxygen, Clean Eating, MuscleMag International, and Muscle & Fitness Hers. Joel is also the Co-Founder of BioTrust Nutrition, one of the fastest-growing and largest eCommerce supplement companies in the United States, and the host of the top-ranked podcast, Born to Impact. --- HIGHLIGHTS: Cody and Joel discuss success, evolution, and giving back after achieving financial freedom. Joel highlights the significance of mentors in reshaping mindset and future success. Joel's journey inspires wealth creation and a positive impact beyond material wealth. Building relationships and surrounding oneself with the right people accelerates financial milestones. Strategic connections, self-belief, and continuous learning led to the publishing industry's success. Email marketing's power lies in quality over quantity. Understanding email metrics, segmentation, and clean lists ensures effective delivery. Tips for improving email marketing include creative sender names and subject lines. Reflection on financial success, tax planning, and owning a private jet. Joel advises taking things slow, prioritizing relationships, and learning from mistakes for a purposeful life. --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.joelmarion.com/ Joel Marion IG 👉 https://instagram.com/joelmarion?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Joel Marion 01:24 - Joel talks about his podcast Born to Impact 02:57 - How did Joel get into health and fitness? 04:50 - The full circle from teaching high school to coaching 05:54 - Why he decided to coach basketball 06:26 - Joel’s humble beginnings to becoming a successful individual 09:22 - How Joel got his first million? 09:47 - His first full year in business 11:27 - How to make the 700k 12:52 - The biggest lesson learned from the failed book project 14:04 - Hiring the first coach 14:56 - One of the smartest checks ever written 16:16 - Connecting with Craig on ClickBank 16:55 - Always serve first 19:11 - Huge breakthroughs, starting a mastermind with Mike Geary 19:56 - Creating relationships and credibility in the industry. 20:49 - The gap between number one and number two 22:48 - Launching an ebook eight months later 23:33 - Becoming one of the top copywriters in the fitness industry 24:00 - The power of an email list 25:45 - Jeff Walker's formula, pre-launch list 26:38 - The size of a 20 million-person email list 28:30 - Targeting customer lists and leads per month 29:52 - The steps to email marketing 30:21 - Get involved with clever capital fund 31:47 - Email tips and tricks to give away to followers 33:25 - Building a list of paid channels 36:45 - Email tips to dramatically increase responsiveness 38:05 - Double the open rate and double the click rate 40:04 - Be mindful of who you are sending to 41:15 - Narrow down the 30-day open rate 41:44 - 30-day openers and 180-day clickers 43:01 - The importance of having an effective email list 46:42 - How did Joel get rid of taxable income? 49:26 - The reality of chartering a private plane 51:26 - The tax savings from buying a private jet 53:32 - The cost of maintenance on an older plane 54:40 - How to make money on a plane 59:42 - The value of mentorship 01:48:01 - How good does it feel to just simplify sometimes? 01:03:23 - Taking care of kids 24/7 is a big source of stress 01:04:11 - Building a compound 01:06:04 - Cody’s one of the biggest mistakes 01:06:39 - Success looks like having a lot of stuff 01:09:37 - Keep it simple and focus on assets 01:10:15 - What Joel would tell his 13-year-old self 01:13:33 - The importance of having a strong foundation 01:14:05 - One thing Joel would have done differently 01:15:57 - How to connect with Joel on social media 01:17:48 - Quality of life comes from being of service to others 01:18:38 - How to support Cody’s podcast? 01:19:10 - Free real estate success kit 01:19:50 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
5/31/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
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#29: Trav Lubinsky: The Trailblazer's Journey

Join Cody Sperber as he welcomes entrepreneur and investor Trav Lubinsky to an engaging podcast episode. Explore Trav's journey, from his for-purpose business to appearances on reality TV shows. Discover insights on international product sourcing, creating a unique watch brand, and integrating cause marketing. Gain valuable advice on entrepreneurship, brand building, and overcoming challenges. Dive into topics like licensing deals, e-commerce, Airbnb ventures, and the power of celebrity endorsements. Get inspired to pursue success and connect with them for assistance in setting up Airbnb properties. Don't miss this insightful conversation! ABOUT TRAV: Trav Lubinsky is a visionary entrepreneur known for his diverse skill set and extensive business partnerships. As the founder of Flex Watches, he gained recognition on CNBC's "The Profit" and collaborated with Marcus Lemonis for further ventures. With a relentless drive to succeed, Trav excels in identifying untapped opportunities and creating pathways to success. He has successfully licensed products for top brands like Disney, Star Wars, Universal, and Minions. Trav's portfolio showcases his versatility as an entrepreneur and investor, spanning high-end real estate, property tech, a restaurant, a marketing agency, a watch company, NFT projects, and charity tech. This well-rounded portfolio combines stability with innovation and positions Trav for continued success in the future. HIGHLIGHTS: Discover how Trav integrates purpose into his business model, sourcing products overseas and donating proceeds to charity through Flex Watches. Learn about Trav's licensing deal with Viacom for product integration on "Real World," exploring the investment, exposure, and sales generated. Trav reveals the initial hurdles faced in running an online business, from server crashes to inventory management and customer service. Trav discusses brand-building strategies, leveraging TV shows and influencers, and the charitable aspect of Flex Watches. Hear about Trav's achievements with Facebook ads, celebrity endorsements, and their venture into Airbnb, integrating brands for a unique guest experience. Discover how Trav scaled the concept of integrating brands into Airbnb properties, offering guests the chance to shop and enjoy add-ons and activities. Trav reflects on running Airbnb properties professionally, creative financing, and the impact of charitable initiatives, concluding with advice for success. --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://travbrand.com/ https://flexwatches.com/ Trav Lubinsky IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/trav/ --- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Trav Lubinsky 01:52 - How Trav got into entrepreneurship 05:14 - Creating a brand for flex watches 06:47 - How Flex watches got their name 10:02 - Working with Viacom 13:56 - Building over 100 schools in third-world countries 17:26 - Going from zero to a million sales 18:11 - Running a business at the age of 25 20:58 - Adding value to the customers. 23:07 - The logistics side of the business 24:28 - Getting traffic from youtube and partnering with influencers 30:48 - How to automate and delegate tasks 31:54 - Building a personal brand is vitally important 37:00 - Finding a creative way into the game 40:33 - Cody Sperber’s marketing genius 43:51 - The value of celebrity endorsement 46:49 - Being vulnerable and putting yourself out there 51:12 - How they got into real estate during the pandemic 58:45 - Getting 25,000-30,000 new followers a month on Instagram 01:01:42 - How to make people feel phenomenal 01:04:51 - How to get a house ready for Airbnb 01:07:04 - Creative financing for the future of Airbnb 01:08:22 - Sales are the lifeblood of all these companies 01:09:11 - The most impactful charity that flex watch has supported 01:11:46 - How to find and follow Trav 01:15:47 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!  
5/24/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 47 seconds
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#28: TJ Tijani: How He Earned 7 Figures Through AirBnB Properties

In this episode of the Clever Investor Show, TJ shares his journey from being an engineer in the oil industry to becoming a successful real estate investor with 32 properties. He discusses different ways to make money in the Airbnb space and reveals his secrets to success, such as prioritizing education and building a strong personal brand. TJ emphasizes the importance of consistency in wholesaling and highlights the significance of marketing skills. He explores the world of short-term rentals and explains how he combined buying, fixing, and renting with property arbitrage to scale his business. About TJ Tijani: TJ's portfolio of STR properties acquired through ownership and rental arbitrage is nothing short of awe-inspiring. But that's just the tip of the iceberg! His ingenious business model has set the stage for transforming medium-sized value-add apartments into mind-blowing boutique hotels. Prepare to have your mind blown! When it comes to finance, business, and real estate, TJ's knowledge is an unstoppable force. With an unwavering passion, he is dedicated to helping individuals like you pave their path to unprecedented financial independence through the extraordinary realm of real estate. --- HIGHLIGHTS: Different ways to make money in the Airbnb space: landlord hosting, rental arbitrage, and co-hosting. Secrets to TJ's success: education, building a personal brand, and consistency. The importance of marketing and sales skills and transition from wholesaling to investing in rental properties and property arbitrage. TJ's goal of creating boutique hotels and branded accommodations. Practical strategies for pricing, guest communication, and using tools like Hospitable and Guesty. Importance of theming in short-term rentals and examples of successful themed properties. Common mistakes in the Airbnb industry and the use of specialized software for guest screening and insurance. The significance of confidence and effective communication in securing rental arbitrage deals. The power of persistence and mentorship in achieving success. Importance of not negotiating with one's own goals and the connection between health and productivity. Creative financing strategies in real estate, including lease purchase and lease options. --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://strroadmap.com/ / https://rentalmerch.com/ Tj Tijani IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/tjtijani/ --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to TJ Tijani 02:34 - The evolution of TJ into real estate investing 04:08 - Three ways to get into the Airbnb business 06:24 - How he got into the real estate game 08:33 - Becoming the best salesman in the store 11:03 - TJ’s first real estate deal 13:16 - The challenge of wholesaling short-term rentals 15:01 - Three buckets of sellers 16:28 - Sales persuasion and influence skills 17:32 -  The skill you got to develop is Motivational Interviewing 19:31 - The jump from hustler wholesaling to full-time real estate investing 22:11 - Boutique hotels and flagship branded hotels 24:52 - Core pieces that people need for a successful short-term rental business 26:33 - Consistency and consistency 27:32 - How to get into the space for one 28:18 - Maintenance issues for landlords 29:33 - Things to do at the beginning of the journey 31:44 - Communication is vitally important in real estate 33:09 - Tools for guests communication 33:59 - How important is it to emphasize design and themes 34:33 - Theme with intention and purpose 37:20 - How people screw up on the Airbnb side of things 38:53 - Background checks and additional insurance policies 39:16 - Pricing factors into the type of guest 41:19 - The importance of having a script for finding a tenant and the perfect tenant business plan for landlords 42:22- How to get into the arbitrage space 43:27 - Read scripts 45:07 - Two sides of Cody's personality battled each other 46:08 - Three strikes and analysis paralysis 47:03 - Cody goes into a cemetery to role-play reading scripts 48:30 - A great mentor allows Cody to discover the truth 50:17 - Keep going and don't discount the quiet work 51:21 - TJ while doing rental arbitrage heavy 52:30 - You can't discount the quiet work for one 53:19 - Mentorship is a cheat code to success 54:24 - The importance of mentorship in the real estate industry 55:27 - Mentorship is not just about money 56:51 - How TJ thinks about money now and how he pays for things 58:58 - The story of a coach and Olympic runner 01:02:33 - Every new level has a new devil 01:03:46 - One of the biggest issues that you have is you don't have enough wins 01:05:29 - The biggest issue with self-negotiating 01:06:32 - The direct connection between health and wealth 01:07:17 - The importance of networking and community 01:0809 - Credit financing is one of the best places to be in real estate 01:10:06 - The goal should be ownership 01:11:16 - Overpaying for a property three times over asking 01:14:03 - Property acquisition is a skill   Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!    
5/17/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 41 seconds
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#27: Fam Mirza: Overcoming Adversity, Impacting Lives, and Creating Successful Brands

Joining us on the Clever Investor Show today is Fam Mirza. On the Clever Investor Show, Cody welcomes Fam Mirza who talks about the importance of making money matter, financially taking care of oneself and one's family, and setting a better financial standard. Fam shares his inspiring story of growing up in the slums of India with limited resources and how he overcame adversity by adapting to his environment. He also talks about the success of www.focusinstitute.com RareJerseys.com and how they got Nelly to wear their jersey at the Super Bowl.  Cody emphasizes the importance of attention to detail, while Fam shares the benefits of gratitude and building strong relationships. Fam also shares his experience working with Young Money, and talks about the creation of the One Face watch, which had a mirror face and was connected to various NGOs. Lastly, they discuss entrepreneurship and mentorship, including the importance of finding good mentors and being a mentor. About Fam: Fam Mirza is a prominent figure in the world of entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Fam is widely recognized for his successful ventures in a range of industries, including consumer retail, apparel, tech, biotechnology, and music. He has created numerous successful brands and advised and invested in various companies that have generated over 100 Million in revenue, with two recent IPOs on the stock market. However, it's not just his business success that sets Fam apart. He is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly as the founder of the 1:Face watch movement. Through this brand, he partnered with NGOs to fund greenhouses, water wells, and treatment projects across the globe, impacting the lives of millions. Fam's investment philosophy emphasizes the importance of investing in the team behind a product, rather than just the product itself. His expertise and passion have helped him achieve great success in both business and philanthropy, making him a truly inspirational figure. --- HIGHLIGHTS: Fam Mirza shares his inspiring story of growing up in poverty in India and how he overcame adversity by adapting to his environment. Fam discusses the importance of making money matter, financially taking care of oneself and one's family, and setting a better financial standard. The success story of www.focusinstitute.com The company gained popularity after Nelly wore their jersey at the Super Bowl. The importance of impacting lives rather than just making money and how touching a particular amount of lives makes a business successful. The creation of the One Face watch The importance of finding good mentors and the benefits of being a mentor. --- SOCIAL MEDIA:     Website URL: www.focusinstitute.com  Fam Mirza IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamfam/?hl=en Fam Mirza Twitter  👉 https://twitter.com/iamfam?lang=en Fam Mirza FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/FAMSPEAKS/ Fam Mirza TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@fammirza --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:16 - Introduction to Fam Mirza 01:56 - Success mixed with love, purpose, and impact 03:23 - Adapting to the environment 04:38 - Growing up in one of the worst places to grow up 06:57 - Learning from Mike Jordan and Reggie 08:44 - FOCUS is the number one skill set to have in life 11:42 - How Fam Mirza got started in the sports industry 12:47 - Creating a custom house for two teams 13:54 - Success is not about money, it's about impacting the world 18:09 - How much money they made from their first venture 18:36 - Biggest lessons learned from the process 20:39 - Transitioning to designing custom hip hop apparel 23:13 - The best DM Fam has ever received 31:46 - Pomodoro Technique and  Eisenhower matrix 34:49 - Being adaptable to the change in the world 35:33 - How many companies Mirza has been involved in 37:34 - Culture and culture building and brand architecture 42:22 - How they ended up throwing parties with Puff Daddy 44:46 - Curate, Cultivate, and Foster 46:09 - One face watches, changing the world 47:27 - How to quantify the impact of one watch 50:45 - Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next 52:53 - The five elements of a successful company 1:01:03 - What percentage of the American consumer is prophylactic? 1:05:37 - The proven methodology of dollar beard 1:06:13 - Scalability is key, put the right people team in place 1:10:54 - END --- Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
5/10/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 54 seconds
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#26: Community Building, Creative Financing, and AI Insights with Veena Jetti and Pace Morby

In this episode, Cody Sperber welcomes two real estate industry experts, Veena Jetti and Pace Morby, where they discuss multifamily properties, interest rates, and the impact of the economy on commercial loans. They also share insights on community building and creative financing in real estate, emphasizing the importance of creativity in real estate deals and managing multifamily assets. Pace talks about the different ways to make money in real estate and delves into the "Foursquare Strategy Matrix", which categorizes different methods of real estate investing based on the outcome they produce and the amount of money needed. They also discuss the challenges of finding potential deals and the importance of having an unfair advantage in the market by being an early adopter of new technologies, such as AI. Veena and Pace also discuss personal branding and community building in the real estate industry, highlighting the benefits of being part of a group where members can share knowledge and build relationships. They touch on the topic of multifamily real estate, discussing how to find good deals and the benefits of assuming loans with low-interest rates. Additionally, they talk about AI and its impact on the future, a rare medical diagnosis made possible by AI, and the importance of raising funds in the right way and having legitimate paperwork to avoid legal troubles. Overall, this podcast offers valuable insights into personal branding, community building, and real estate investing. About Veena: Veena Jetti is a founding partner of Vive Funds, a commercial real estate firm that specializes in conservative opportunities for investors. She has a degree in Finance from the University of Illinois and over a decade of real estate experience with $1B+ in assets. Veena is a panelist and speaker for various podcasts and conferences due to her diverse background. She is also a passionate philanthropist and founder of a national non-profit organization. She received the Politico Woman of the Year award for her aid in a grassroots Hurricane Harvey disaster response and continues to help companies and charitable organizations develop better disaster recovery protocols. About Pace: Pace Morby is a successful real estate investor and social media influencer who co-founded Dixon Golf and managed Arcadia Energy before shifting his focus to real estate. He owns a company called Subto which teaches investors how to acquire properties using creative financing. His mentorship program provides training and weekly coaching calls with him to help students close deals. He is very active on social media and his wife is a licensed real estate agent for KeyGlee. Pace also has a TV show called “Triple Digit Flip” with Jamil Damji where they flip distressed properties in the Phoenix area for triple-digit profits. --- HIGHLIGHTS: Veena and Morby discuss multifamily properties, interest rates, and the impact of the economy on commercial loans, as well as community building and creative financing in real estate. The importance of creativity in real estate deals, managing multifamily assets Understanding financial goals and capabilities before investing in real estate. "My Foursquare strategy matrix," which categorizes different methods of real estate investing The importance of having an unfair advantage in the market, such as being an early adopter of new technologies like email marketing and AI. The importance of personal branding and community building in the real estate industry How to find good deals and the benefits of assuming loans with low-interest rates. AI and its impact on the future and the importance of raising funds in the right way and taking necessary precautions to avoid legal troubles. --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Veena Jetti FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theveenajetti/ Veena Jetti IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/veenajetti/ Pace Morby IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/ Pace Morby TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby  --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:17 - Meet Veena and Pace 02:14 -  The king of community building and Queen of Multifamily 02:43 - What’s going on with multifamily? 03:20 - Houston apartment owner loses 3200 units to foreclosure 04:30 - Building values are falling, interest rates are rising and rent growth is slowing 5:57 - Real estate tourists and creative finance 06:42 - 34% of all single-family homes are owned free and clear 07:17 - The seller who owned corner stores and grocery stores 08:59 - Selling the property for $16.9 million and getting $0 down 10:08 - Closing escrow until 2023 10:57 - In real estate, there is no money problem 11:30 - The ultimate way to structure a deal 13:07 - The challenges of buying a multi-family property 14:47 - Loss of equity in single-family homes 16:03 - Fears about equity in multifamily properties. 16:49 - Two ways to buy a piece of real estate 17:47 - Three levers in a mortgage 20:45 - How to use equity without refinancing 21:45 - 53% of every mortgage in the United States was created after 2020 23:00 - The four-square strategy matrix 24:24 -  The reason why real estate is so challenging is because they don't have a mentor 25:29 - Becoming financially independent 26:29 - Creating a personality style matrix for transaction coordinators 28:23 - Wholesale is a great gateway drug 29:43 - How Ai is going to disrupt the real estate space 30:37 - The biggest problem in the wholesale business 31:16 - AI can't make calls yet, but voice implementation is coming 32:49 - Using machine learning to cut lead cost 33:41 - Using big data to whittle people into buckets 34:36 - How to use big data to find property records 37:02 - The unfair advantage of being an early adopter 37:56 - The unfair advantage of email marketing 39:07 - The competitive advantage of AI starting in 2020 41:09 - Multi-family is a different game than single-family 41:55 - How to get involved in AI 43:43 - AI vs chat gpt 45:02 - The first step to building a personal brand 45:38 - A personal brand is your calling card  46:38 - Early to the party, but now it's all about the impact 47:20 - How to craft the conversation 48:26 - The power of ai and social media 49:25 - Building a personal brand is crucial 51:28 - The problem with people nowadays is that they are entitled 52:18 - How to find a good deal? 53:13 - Why banks are re-loaning money at a higher interest rate 54:16 - Foreclosures in the multifamily space 54:55 - Why real estate tours made it hard to buy real estate 57:10 - Multi-family is sensitive to the NOI and cap rate 58:18 - Favorite markets to invest in 1:01:57 - The impact AI will have in the future 1:04:31 - Raising money in the current landscape 1:06:04 - The first step to raising capital 1:08:01 - Reach out to your securities attorney first 1:10:56 - Growth is not linear, it is exponential 1:11:13 - People are paying to learn about real estate 1:12:26 - What an accredited investor is 1:13:12 - One of the biggest mistakes Cody made 1:15:16 - An investor that went through a divorce 1:17:34 - Spousal consent is important 1:19:16 - Advice for new investors 1:20:39 - Consistency and investing in yourself 1:24:13 - Veena’s social media accounts 1:25:07 - Take extreme ownership from that day forward 1:26:47 -  Real estate success kit  1:27:17 - END --- Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
5/3/20231 hour, 27 minutes, 17 seconds
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#25: Jen Gottlieb

Joining us on the Clever Investor Show today is the one and only Jen Gottlieb. In this podcast episode, Jen Gottlieb shares her journey as a speaker and offers advice on how to overcome imposter syndrome and analysis paralysis. She emphasizes the importance of taking action, being vulnerable and authentic, and realizing when a dream or goal is not aligned with one's true desires. Jen also discusses the challenges of starting a business with a partner and the importance of credibility and PR for entrepreneurs and offers advice on knowing when to speak out and when to keep your opinions to yourself.  Jen shares her hack for overcoming stage fright, which is to envision having a conversation with one person in the audience. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of taking time to respond to people who seek your help. About Jen: Jen Gottlieb is a world-renowned motivational speaker, content creator, and co-founder of Super Connector Media. Her company teaches business owners how to build profitable brands, and Jen mentors and empowers entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. She has helped over 20,000 experts, doctors, coaches, and business owners in the last two years alone through her sold-out events, online courses, and mentorship programs. Jen has been named one of the "Top 50 Speakers in The World" and has shared stages with celebrities and top thought-leaders. Her assertive and uplifting personality makes her a dynamic speaker who easily interacts with any audience. Her highly anticipated first book, published by Hay House, comes out in October 2023. Jen believes that everyone is born with unique potential, and her book will remind and teach everyone how to tap into it. --- HIGHLIGHTS: Jen shares her journey as a speaker, from a small fitness studio audience to speaking in front of 700 fitness professionals at a major conference. She emphasizes the importance of taking action, even if you don't feel ready or don't know where to start, and to avoid letting analysis paralysis and imposter syndrome hold you back. The importance of being vulnerable and authentic, even if it means going live with no makeup or a fancy hairdo. Jen discusses the challenges of starting a business with a partner, specifically the fears and growing pains that come with building a brand together, and the importance of credibility and PR for entrepreneurs. She shares her hack for overcoming stage fright: to think about having a conversation with one person, envisioning them as the only person in the room. The importance of taking time to respond to people who seek your help, as it can have a ripple effect and impact their day in a positive way. --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://jengottlieb.com/ Social Media URL: Jen Gottlieb IG 👉 https://instagram.com/jen_gottlieb?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Jen Gottlieb Twitter  👉https://twitter.com/JenniferLeahG Jen Gottlieb FB 👉https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb/ --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:16 - Introducing Jen Gottlieb 01:19 - The Clever Investor Show 02:02 - People are scared to talk about who they are 02:56 - First speaking engagement in a fitness studio 04:39 - The BEST feeling in the world 05:32 - How to overcome imposter syndrome? 06:31 - Clarity follows action, not the other way around! 07:01 - The magical treasure map of action 07:48 - Cody’s worst moment of stage fright 14:45 - Follow-up is important in business and entrepreneurship 15:33 - The power of jealousy and FOMO in business 16:48 - Taking action and BELIEVING in yourself 17:55 - You've got to get the thing in order to realize that it's not what you really want 20:29 - Britney Spears impersonation 23:03 - How the universe came in and gave me a way out 23:44 - Greatest hardships normally turn into the biggest blessings 24:19 - www.CleverCaptialFund.com 24:56 - How Jen finds her way back to who she is? 26:28 - Believing a little more than 51% in yourself 27:06 - Building a successful fitness business 29:55 - Transition from metal girl to fitness Girl 30:28 - Using media to create credibility 31:44 -  Building super connector media together with her now husband Chris 32:33 - The fear of leaving a very successful business 34:05 - What is PR? And why is it important for entrepreneurs to have PR? 34:56 - Credibility markers 35:45 - Hiring a PR company that has connections to these authors and writers  38:45 - Jen’s advice to a client that maybe is has their back against the wall 40:55 - How super connecter media shifted gears from PR to teaching and events 43:53 - How Jen overcame stage fright?  45:18 - What separates great speakers from good speakers 46:22 - If you want to be a speaker, you better RECORD everything! 48:11 - The reason why people get nervous on stage 48:49 - If you're a public speaker, it's not about you! 49:51 - The best way to get over nerves 51:38 - Jen event that's coming up: Build Your Brand Live 54:02 - Everybody started with zero experience 55:04 - How does making money matter? 56:06 - Why time is the most valuable thing to Jen 57:27 - Everybody should be responding to the people that reach out to them 58:58 - Jen’s advice to her 13-year-old self 59:38 - How to support Jen 1:00:44 - Real estate success kit 1:01:14 - END --- Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
4/26/20231 hour, 1 minute, 14 seconds
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#24: Ken McElroy

Joining us on The Clever Investor Show today is Ken McElroy. Ken McElroy's passion for real estate began during college when he managed an apartment complex to cover his expenses. He was inspired to become a property owner himself and purchased his first investment property soon after. Today, Ken has experienced great success in real estate through his company, MC Companies, having transacted over $1 billion in real estate. He is committed to helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate and shares his expertise through his popular YouTube channel and speaking engagements worldwide.  Ken is the author of several best-selling books, including The ABCs of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The ABCs of Property Management, and The Sleeping Giant. He is also a chapter contributor in the newly released Rich Dad book, More Important Than Money: an Entrepreneur’s Team, as the Real Estate Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of The Rich Dad Company. Ken resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with his family. On the latest episode of the Clever Investor Show, Cody and Ken discuss Ken's journey in real estate, from his blue-collar upbringing to his success as the owner of a $3 billion asset portfolio. Ken emphasizes the importance of gaining a deep understanding of the industry language and lessons learned from his property management experience. They also discuss topics such as making money with multifamily investments and living tax-free. The current state of the real estate market and potential risks and opportunities for investors are also touched upon, as well as the importance of relationships and marketing in acquiring properties.  Ken also shares advice on running an investment firm, scaling a company, and maintaining a strong company culture. Lastly, they touch on the interconnectedness of health, wealth, and joy, being a role model for others, and the value of mentorship and attending live events. The episode offers valuable advice for those interested in real estate investment. If you're interested in real estate investing or want to learn more about Ken's experience, this episode is a must-listen. --- HIGHLIGHTS: Ken's journey in the real estate industry, including his mentorship under Robert Kiyosaki and building a successful portfolio of over $3 billion in assets. The importance of property management for gaining a deeper understanding of the industry's language and what to look for in multifamily investments. Ken's personal experience of a project that ended up being seven and a half million dollars off-budget and the options they had to finance it. The current state of the real estate market and potential risks and opportunities for investors, including the difficulty of finding good deals and the impact of commercial debt. Ken's approach to running his investment firm and managing his team efficiently, including the importance of setting quarterly goals and committing to them. The importance of owning assets like real estate to build financial security and the interconnectedness of health, wealth, and joy. --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL:  👉 KenMcElroy.com LIMITLESS 👉 https://limitlessexpo.com/ Social Media URL: Ken McElroy IG 👉  https://www.instagram.com/kenmcelroyofficial/ Ken McElroy LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmcelroyofficial/ Ken McElroy Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/kenmcelroy Ken McElroy FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/kenmcelroyofficial Ken McElroy YouTube Channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@KenMcElroy   --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:15 - Introduction to Ken McElroy 01:24 - Ken Mcelroy’s background 04:32 - How does Ken live tax-free? 06:46 - How he became an entrepreneur 09:21 - How did you get into property management? 13:33 - Starting with property management and raising capital 17:18 - How to choose a property to buy? 20:47 - What we do is, the business plan stands on its OWN! 23:00 -  When I'm looking at a deal, I'm looking at how MUCH the deal PRODUCES 25:07 - How worried are you on the back end of refi? 27:38 - What’s your outlook on commercial space? 31:10 - How do interest rates go up and caps go up? 32:53 - What's your viewpoint on defaulting and new properties entering the market in the next two to three years? 35:41 - How to find good deals? 38:57 - The importance of culture 41:34 - Running an entrepreneur operating system on an entrepreneur platform 48:20 -  What was Ken pissed off about? 50:17 - Hire slow and fire fast 53:17 - Accountability chart 55:00 - You have to make sure that THINGS are really CLEAR and the lines are drawn 55:51 - When you bifurcate some of the things that people do, collaboration doesn't work 57:33 - Looking back at where the system broke down 58:41 - You only really learn through PAIN 01:01:37 - The central bank's digital currency issue 01:05:00 - Building a financial wall around you. 01:08:41 - How to develop a millionaire mindset? 01:11:38 - It's just a matter of understanding currency and stuff 01:14:46 - The importance of thinking bigger and thinking bigger01:15:44 - What advice do you have about splurging? 01:18:11 - How many millionaires have six packs? 01:20:15 - The importance of going deeper into personal development 01:23:15 - Ego is the Enemy 01:24:05 - Being conscious and aware makes you a better leader 01:25:59 - What is Ken focusing on? 01:29:17 - Live events are where there's so much you can LEARN 01:32:32 - What you can do to support them 01:33:29 - END --- Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
4/19/20231 hour, 33 minutes, 31 seconds
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#23: Mark and Crystal Hansen

Joining us on The Clever Investor Show today is Mark Hansen Established as a cultural icon in 1990, Mark and his business partner Jack Canfield created what Time magazine called, "the publishing phenomenon of the decade," with over 110 million Chicken Soup for the Soul books sold worldwide - one of the most successful publishing franchises of all time. Internationally known keynote speaker and personality With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he receives high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. Having spoken in more than 60 countries, Mark has shared his message of opportunity and action and created a powerful transformation in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide. In this podcast episode, Mark and Crystal share their insights on personal growth in various areas such as business, real estate, and philanthropy. Their book, "The Book of Asking," is also discussed as a tool for improving one's questioning skills, starting with overcoming self-doubt. Mark emphasizes the importance of mindset and product innovation to keep customers engaged. The concept of the S-curve in business is also touched upon. The couple encourages listeners to build the habit of asking questions, including questioning the existence of a creator. They also advocate for making money and giving back to society, while discussing the negative impact of social media and promoting forgiveness, and moving on from disagreements --- HIGHLIGHTS: Mark and Crystal highlight growth in business, real estate, and philanthropy, and stress the power of asking questions for exponential growth. "The Book of Asking" offers tools for asking better questions, featuring inspiring stories from 21 people who made a difference in the world through their asking journey, starting with a lack of self-worth. Mark highlights the significance of changing one's mindset, creating new products to engage customers, and the S-curve concept in business. They advocate for ending poverty through entrepreneurship and education, citing the example of Dr. Muhammad Yunus' success Mark and Crystal emphasizes the importance of sales and writing skills, making money, and giving back to society while encouraging forgiveness and inspiring new entrepreneurs. --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.markvictorhansen.com. Mark Victor Hansen IG 👉  https://www.instagram.com/markvictorhansen/ Mark Victor Hansen YT 👉https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1WRGxfPQ5JMQL-NDa_jO8Q Mark Victor Hansen Twitter  👉 https://twitter.com/MarkVHansen Mark Victor Hansen FB 👉https://www.facebook.com/MarkVictorHansenFanPage/ Mark Victor Hansen Link tree 👉 https://linktr.ee/markvictorhansen   --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:15 - Introduction to Mark Hansen 03:34 - The power of being a philanthropist 07:31 - The secret sauce of asking the RIGHT questions 10:34 - Understanding the categories of question 12:22 - How to ask the right questions? 16:02 - Life needs balance and connection 19:34 - The story of Charlie Green and Mark Hansen 24:12 - The king and queen of Denmark 28:40 - The Chicken Soup for the Soul formula 36:38 - Mark’s biggest mistake 40:12 - Biggest lessons learned from Andrew Carnegie 43:38 - The first sign that life is always a problem 44:00 - Promotion 45:51 - You can't break physical laws, but you can transmute human law 49:37 - Getting back into my spiritual life 50:18 - Human beings will always let us down 52:20 - We are created in our creator’s image 56:16 - What happens with atheism in the big schools? 59:46 - We need more entrepreneurs than politicians 1:03:11 - You can’t control the market 1:06:37 - Learn how to ask the right questions 1:10:50 - The importance of writing a book 1:14:36 - Turning garbage into a resource 1:17:56 - The problem with entitlement and entitlement. 1:21:28 - It’s not about liberal vs republican anymore 1:24:01 - How do we get out of this mess? 1:26:18 - Mark’s advice to new entrepreneurs 1:28:35 - What's your vision for your legacy? 1:32:17 - END --- Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber 👉Do Deals With Cody Sperber: https://pn120.isrefer.com/go/ddwmyto/yto1/ ⚙️Automate Your Entire Real Estate Business - DEAL AUTOMATOR https://pn120.isrefer.com/go/dayto/yto1 ⏰ Join Cody's 30-Day Challenge: https://pn120.isrefer.com/go/tddcyto/yto1/ 🏠 Grab Your Free House Formula Here: https://pn120.isrefer.com/go/fhfyto/yto1/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
4/12/20231 hour, 32 minutes, 18 seconds
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#22: Jason Stone "The Millionaire Mentor"

Joining us on The Clever Investor Show today is Jason Stone. Jason Stone, known as The Millionaire Mentor, was one of the first people to utilize the potential of social media platforms. He currently has 6 Million followers on Instagram and posts regularly to keep these followers engaged. He became an Instagram influencer before it was difficult to become one, and well before people had realized the potential of this platform. He is an affiliate marketer and serial entrepreneur who started building his following in 2014 and he has been soaring ever since. At one point, he managed to earn $7 million in sales in just 18 months. That is incredible for a business that doesn’t sell its own product. In today's episode, Cody and Jason discuss building a personal brand on Instagram, including how they grew their accounts and made money by charging for shoutouts. They also mention the importance of avoiding third-party apps that harm your account and the problems with sub giveaways. They discuss current Instagram trends and offer various hacks to increase visibility and engagement. The duo also talks about the shortage of affordable housing and advises young entrepreneurs to learn a skill, test and try different things, and build a personal brand. Jason gives advice to his 13-year-old self, including practicing self-care, thinking big, and focusing on personal development. They also discuss the benefits of long-form content on platforms like podcasts and YouTube. --- HIGHLIGHTS: Cody and Jason discuss the importance of building a personal brand on Instagram in 2023 They also discuss how they made money by charging for shoutouts and helping people grow their Instagram accounts Cody talks about his mistakes on Instagram and the benefits of having a large following but does not disclose his total earnings Jason and Cody share social media hacks to increase visibility and engagement, including popular Instagram trends like carousels and reels They discuss the shortage of affordable housing and advise young entrepreneurs to learn a skill, try different things, and build a personal brand Jason gives advice to his 13-year-old self, including practicing self-care and focusing on personal development --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL:  Profile Agency 👉 https://profileagency.com/ Millionaire Mentor 👉 click-my-link-in-bio.millmentor.com Social Media URL: Jason Stone IG 👉  Jason Stone (@jason__stone) • Instagram photos and videos Jason Stone LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josheeeeeee/ Jason Stone Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/mill_mentor?lang=en Jason Stone FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/millmentor1 --- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Jason Stone 03:08 - Building a personal brand is vitally important 05:49 - The importance of content strategy 07:49 - Jason stumbled upon the shoutout charging business model 10:36 - Instagram shoutouts differ from Facebook ads 13:37- How giveaways kill your engagement 17:14 - The three things that killed his engagement on Instagram 19:48 - Shoutouts and free ebooks 23:33 - Some people are visual learners. Some people want to read  25:28 - Shoutouts, campaigns, and campaign growth 28:45 - How to use social media to drive engagement 30:26 - Cody’s three mistakes he made 35:11 - The biggest benefit of all this work 38:22 - What’s "popping" right now? 41:51 - What do you need to do to get followers? 43:25 - Clean your page up 48:31 - Shoutouts that don’t work 51:39 - Investing in real estate deals 54:31 - Cody’s first mistake in life 1:00:41 - The collapse of the real estate market 1:03:16 - Builders go bust in bad times 1:08:17 - Where do you think the economy is headed? 1:12:15 - Always go back to your why in network marketing 1:14:55 - The importance of controlling your time 1:18:03 - What would Jason's advice give to his 13-year-old self 1:21:23 - The importance of having a personal brand on youtube 1:23:45 -  Great tip for anybody trying to launch their podcast by Cody 1:25:06 - Spinning content from old content. 1:27:57 - How does Jason make his money matter? 1:29:24 - Outro 1:30:47 - END --- Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
4/5/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 52 seconds
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#21: Josh Snow

Joining us today on the Clever Investor Show is Josh Snow Josh Snow is the proprietor of the nine-figure DTC brand SNOW Teeth Whitening. Snow Teeth made almost $100 million in sales in its first three years of operation. They are the 49th most well-liked Shopify store globally. Compared to market leaders like Colgate or Crest, they receive more internet visitors. He spent over $5 million of his own money on Facebook advertisements each month. He is also a co-founder of the insurance-related contact center, Pocket Your Money, which generates over 1.5 million calls annually. Furthermore, he serves as a mentor on the pioneering new TV program Going Public, which allows viewers to Click-to-Invest as they watch! Most recently, La La Anthony and Josh co-founded INALA, a luxury women's hair care line. He accomplished all of that prior to turning 29. In today’s podcast episode, Cody and Josh share their entrepreneurial journey, from building a successful lead generation business in the insurance space to creating a range of oral care products sold globally, to utilizing AI in real estate and exploring its potential implications. They emphasize the importance of persistence, personal branding, and mentorship in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Their conversation touches on communication skills, the impact of social media, and the need to align individual self-interest with the larger vision to create a successful team. Overall, their inspiring journey highlights the power of innovation and the ability to adapt to changes in technology and industry. HIGHLIGHTS: Josh discusses the challenges of creating a new product from scratch, including finding a formula that addresses common customer complaints, locating manufacturers, and creating packaging. He also discusses the importance of being involved in all aspects of the business and his decision to make his products in the USA. He talks about his experience of starting an agency and learning how to make money on social media by running ads for small businesses. He emphasizes the importance of learning a skill that solves a business pain point, charging a little less than the market rate, over-delivering, and then asking for referrals. Josh discusses the importance of regulating one's responses and practicing stoicism, as well as the ability to create content and build a personal brand.  Josh describes how they are using AI in real estate by using software called the Deal Automator, which uses big data and AI to generate targeted leads.  He also describes their experience seeking mentorship in their career, starting with watching YouTube videos and then volunteering at nonprofit events and career days at schools.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://powerhouseinvite.com/ & https://www.trysnow.com/   Social Media URL: Josh Snow IG 👉  https://www.instagram.com/joshsnow/?fbclid=IwAR2pBl9o491rmV5EQHA7RqJ1KuNAx_9xSxcbdb7PYhEz1vePfkJfRr-x2Ng Josh Snow Linked In 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josheeeeeee/ Josh Snow Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/joshelizetxe?fbclid=IwAR1LO1o0qnXko9YtK9T0Jq3YROyWshjlLBGvhNgoO78W2llXxLoIVY_QzTE Josh Snow FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/meetjoshsnow  TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Josh Snow 02:43 - How did Josh get into the industry? 03:01 - How Snow was built? 05:10 - What did they do to generate over 90% of their leads and customers internally? 6:45 - What was the innovation in the business and why did they start with a lower payout rate? 7:50 - Josh built and acquired call centers and affiliate marketing to diversify their business across various platforms 8:46 - How did Josh build a profitable business utilizing competitive advantages, resulting in a $70 million transaction? 10:26 - You kind of have to CHOOSE which horse you're BETTING on! 13:21 -  Celebrity partnerships  14:16 - Did Josh start their business by searching for an opportunity or did he stumble upon it? 15:17 - You're not supposed to wait in the middle, it's DANGEROUS 18:51 - Where did Josh go to get his first product?  23:01 - What is the unique use of charcoal in Snow's oral care products and why did the company decide to incorporate it in a specific way? 24:34 - What's the number one most attractive trait asked by men and women? 27:31 - Is the ultimate goal of the business to sell to a big brand or to acquire other companies and become a major player in the industry? 30:25 - What are the profit margins for a company? 32:20 - What else Josh is working on at the moment? 36:05 - Josh as an entrepreneur and investor SEEKS to spread risk in their career but AVOIDS taking too much risk 36:52 - How does Josh aim to open up their investment opportunities to others and why is it important to them? 40:40 - Did Josh go to college or not? 41:33 - Led Josh to build a little agency which grew into a large agency building  43:32 - Learn a skill one thing that HELPS a business pain point 47:16 - What’s the reason why it’s tough to cut costs? 54:27 - Core skills an entrepreneur needs to HAVE 56:33 - Highest paid skill in the world is COMMUNICATION 57:37 - The power of telling GREAT stories 1:04:43 - Law of attraction and business opportunities. 1:07:50 - Why verification doesn’t matter? 1:11:18 - How to crowdsource content for free. 1:15:50 - How to use Ai in real estate 1:21:18 - Generative Ai and the future of dating 1:25:05 - Lessons learned from getting Josh's ass kicked 1:29:03 - Cashflow management is the best skill an entrepreneur can learn! 1:31:25 - Mentors and friends 1:35:47 - How to recruit talent on Linkedin? 1:40:49 - Advice to the 13-year-old Josh 1:45:45 - How can you support them? 1:47:49 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
3/29/20231 hour, 47 minutes, 49 seconds
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#20: Jerome Maldonado

Joining us today on the Clever Investor Show is Jerome Maldonado Jerome Maldonado has been a self-employed Entrepreneur. Inspired by his parents’ dedicated work ethic, Jerome has always had a hunger for success and a willingness to do whatever it took to make his vision for his life a reality.  He founded J. Jacob Realty, LLC., and he is still currently the active Qualifying Broker. J. Jacob Realty, LLC was put into place to complement its sister company J. Jacob Enterprises, Inc, in 2000. He is still the active President and CEO of J. Jacob Enterprises, Inc. and the Qualifying Broker for J. Jacob Realty, LLC. Additionally, he is the founder of several other corporations and an investor and equity owner in several diverse companies and industries. Today, Jerome is excited to bring over 20 years of professional experience to the world’s business owners and entrepreneurs. He can’t wait to share his knowledge to help other hungry people take their lives to the next level. In today’s podcast episode, Cody and  Jerome discuss the challenges of breaking into the multifamily real estate market. Jerome shares his personal experience of moving from single-family homes to multifamily properties and how he found success with the help of a mentor. They also discuss the pitfalls of relying on cash for deals and the challenges of dealing with banks during a market downturn. Jerome also shares how he had to adapt his strategy and scale his business to succeed in the industry. The conversation provides insights into the multifamily real estate market and the skills needed to succeed in it. HIGHLIGHTS: Jerome talks about making an embarrassing amount of money and keeping more of it through understanding tax benefits and the tax structure.  He also discusses multiplying your money and making it matter by investing in smart products, such as affordable housing. Jerome shares his journey as well from single-family houses to multifamily apartments He advises staying focused on what you currently do well, while also migrating and educating yourself on new investment opportunities. It's okay to learn from successful investors and start executing small investments.    Website URL: https://jeromemaldonado.com/ Social Media URL: Jerome Maldonado IG 👉  https://instagram.com/thejeromemaldonado?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Jerome Maldonado YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtwtRGxF2viCRYui_xOKUuQ  Jerome Maldonado FB 👉 https://www.instagram.com/josephfazio/?hl=en    TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:11 - Introduction to Jerome Maldonado 01:12 - How he started in the multifamily construction industry in 2009 indirectly and became fully immersed in it in 2016 01:35 - Total of units completed under management and under construction 01:47 - Making and keeping money through understanding tax benefits, multiplying money, and making money matter  2:18 - Successful things that Jerome has done and completed as a developer and builder 3:18 - How he initially found the industry challenging and wanted to leave, but grateful he stayed and learned the game 5:31 - Have to have a partner that's more experienced in the beginning to get in the game 6:40 -  How did you build your Power team? How did you approach it? How are you looking at things? 8:31 -Issue of hidden clauses in contracts that can negatively affect people in the future when the markets are not doing well. 8:54 - How Jerome fights with lenders over servicing loans during a difficult market period while also investing in Class D properties and leasing to immigrants in a politically hostile environment 10:49 - Built your network around it 11:05 -  Jerome built a portfolio based on the referrals of guys that needed places to live. 12:26 - How to sell finance deals to loyal cash renters in the Hispanic community by constantly injecting capital to meet their financial needs. 13:44 - Jerome sold his property to companies that specialized in that asset class, after realizing the need to scale bigger and hire national-level management companies 15:25 - Scaling is crucial for small businesses to overcome challenges 15:53 - What made Jerome realize that he needed to scale his business to avoid a similar future? 19:12 - Considers shifting from retail to multifamily 20:32 - There are good days, there are bad days 22:15 - Sacrifices made to build business 23:20 - Jerome recalls his struggles in building his business 24:26 - Successful people are nonnegotiable 24:50 - The key to success is tackling things as if you have nothing to lose and everything to gain 25:26 - The importance of tackling something with a non-negotiable attitude and the commitment required to build something 25:29 - Cody’s piece of advice 26:51 - The one thing that you can’t replace is CREATIVITY 28:25 -  Complacency kills a lot of progress 29:18 - How did the multifamily business of Jerome start? 31:37 -  Implementing established systems and processes  34:03 - Andy for Sella's First Form as an example of a company that goes above and beyond to take care of their customers 35:14 - Learning the names of regular customers to provide better customer service  36:13 -  A little extra energy and effort go a long way. 36:17 -  Make the experience so good that it's so memorable 37:23 - duplicating the process and not reinventing it! 39:27 - Importance of having the right intentions 40:01 - Effective management involves prioritizing and tackling problems 42:29 - Prioritizing and addressing only what is within their control 43:13 - Jerome considering selling off their current business to transition into a simpler and more profitable endeavor 44:24  - Amidst struggling with his retail business, Jerome focused on building houses 47:00 - He reflects on his lack of knowledge in underwriting and cap rates 50:32 - Bought an apartment complex while learning the real estate game  51:59 - What is 1031 exchange? 52:39 - How is wealth created in real estate? 54:19 - Jerome credits Joe from the Orion Group for motivating him to take action and invest in real estate 56:21 - Embellishing experience on a resume to make it more appealing 58:03 -  Success is not just about having money, but also about embracing different opportunities 1:00:18 - Jerome promotes clevercapitalfund.com, an investment firm that specializes in finding discounted properties and offers double-digit returns  1:02:35 - His journey of networking and investing in masterminds with successful entrepreneurs to gain knowledge 1:07:53 -  Never be the guy that used to fight for the food bill 1:08:50 -  The zoning designation currently isn't as important as the city's willingness to change that zoning 1:11:41 - What to do if we find an off-market parcel of land? 1:14:18 - Determine if a potential property investment is financially feasible before moving on underwriting 1:16:29 - Commercial market requires time, and negotiations are initiated with letters of intent. 1:18:06 -  Where are you getting these referrals from? 1:18:50 - Architects are a reliable source for business as they have the necessary public information on their permit 1:19:34 - Reason why Architects are important 1:22:47 - Finding a partner for a ground-up multifamily deal is essential 1:23:50 - We stick to our building parameters, but we can make exceptions if it benefits the project. 1:26:06 - Are we going to hire one of these commercial real estate agents that have been feeding us all this great information? 1:27:46 - In the process of developing a property, getting surveys and conceptual drawings done is crucial for compliance with regulations 1:29:24 - Start small, understand the process 1:29:51- Start small but scale FAST 1:31:04 - Importance of experience and vetting in real estate investment and development 1:34:45 - Everything has to do with visibility 1:36:08 -  Strategic building process for multi-building projects 1:37:13 -  If you have an opportunity to double down on your revenue, wouldn't you do so with the same amount of sweat equity? 1:38:42 - If there's not enough bandwidth to fill it, then we'll go a little bit smaller.  1:40:54 -  EGO set aside 1:41:49 - Jerome’s piece of advice  1:45:32 - Experience in pivoting from single-family to multi-family real estate development 1:46:33 -  What can you do to support them? 1:47:56 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
3/22/20231 hour, 51 minutes, 22 seconds
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#19: Chris and Lori Harder

Joining us today on the Clever Investor Show are serial entrepreneurs, Chris and Lori Harder. About Chris: After an 11-year career as an executive and partner in the banking industry, he retired from banking in 2011 and partnered with his wife, Lori, to start and scale four different multi-million dollar businesses, along with investing in several other successful startups. Chris also founded the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind, helping seven-figure business owners scale their businesses through carefully curated collaboration, along with the Fast Foundations mastermind, helping entrepreneurs in their early stages of business. Chris’ core belief and motto is that “when good people make good money, they do great things!” About Lori: Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. She is also an author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, who offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. Lori has also helped dozens of people reach six-figure or more salaries through her network marketing business (Isagenix), and she has helped hundreds of others to start their own home-based businesses. HIGHLIGHTS: Chris and Lori Harder share their journey from bankruptcy to building a multi-million dollar business in Isagenix. Importance of having a clear and concise vision as an entrepreneur Earning $18 million through MLMs They talk about the power of building relationships and meeting the people that will rocket-ship your business and or endeavors. Website URL: Chris: https://chrisharder.me/ Lori: https://loriharder.com/meet-lori/ Social Media URL: Chris IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/chriswharder/ Lori IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/loriharder/ TIME STAMPS 00:15 - Introduction to Chris and Lori Harder 02:30 - How did Chris Harder end up with a woman like Lori Harder 05:00 - The moment Lori realized she loved Chris 06:45 - Lori’s reaction when going bankrupt in 2008 08:00 - Building passive income from Isagenix after seven years of building and still collecting seven figures after stepping out for seven years 09:45 - Multi Level Marketing is the introduction to entrepreneurship 13:30 - Growing the Isagenix business and actually scaling the business 18:15 - Lori’s transformation on the product as well despite being in the fitness industry 22:00 - Getting paid almost $18 Million dollars in their lifetime of selling Isagenix 34:30 - Big advocate for creating a personal brand online 35:30 - Steps to becoming great at multi-level marketing and building a successful business 36:30 - Writing a script for all the objections Lori would get 38:30 - Bringing women to the table to learn about investing and building a business 39:15 - Bet on the entrepreneur and not on the product itself 41:00 - Core ingredients to be successful as an entrepreneur  43:45 - We quit on ourselves all the time 46:30 - Lean into what you are good at and hire people to work on what you are not good at 48:00 - The main job of an entrepreneur is to have a very clear and concise vision 50:30 - Mission Statement for Frello 01:00:00 - Building relationships and meeting the people that will rocket-ship your business and or endeavors  01:01:30 - The power of Artificial Intelligence 01:03:30 - Complacency and how it can kill the drive and the progress 01:08:00 - Always have your vision to scale 01:10:30 - Keeping a one-year runway for business and lifestyle 01:13:00 - Getting walked in on by your kid 01:17:30 - Importance of having intimacy in a relationship, especially as entrepreneurs 01:24:54 - END   Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
3/15/20231 hour, 24 minutes, 55 seconds
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#18: Robert Kiyosaki

Joining us today on the Clever Investor Show is Robert Kiyosaki. Meet Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and educator, best known as the author of the #1 personal finance book of all time, Rich Dad Poor Dad, with over 41 million copies sold worldwide in 51 languages. He is best known for challenging conventional wisdom on money and investing and advocates for financial education to create more entrepreneurs who can generate jobs. Kiyosaki simplifies complex concepts and encourages audiences of all ages and backgrounds to become financially educated and free. HIGHLIGHTS: Kiyosaki shares how his book has changed the lives of many investors. He discusses the importance of protecting yourself in the current economy and the negative effects of Biden's first act on his first day of Presidency. Kiyosaki gives his predictions on the future of the stock market, real estate, and the value of the dollar. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the value of real estate before investing in it and discusses how the fractional reserve system, taxes, and inflation can "mess up" the little guy. IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/therealkiyosaki/?hl=en FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/RobertKiyosaki YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/RDdotcom   TIME STAMPS 00:12 - Introduction to Robert Kiyosaki 01:13 - How “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” has changed the lives of many investors out there 02:15 - Protecting yourself for what is coming in the economy 02:20 - Biden’s first act on his first day of Presidency 03:00 - Oil is the life line of civilization, in doing so, he is crushing the middle class 03:45 - The gap between the rich and the poor 04:15 - Is there hope for someone who is just getting started in the money game? 04:45 - Robert Kiyosaki’s thoughts on Former President Trump 05:15 - Stocks and bonds are going to crash, Real Estate is going too come down, but so is the value of the dollar 06:00 - Withdrawing from Afghanistan, and the negative effects of it to the country 08:45 - What is Robert Kiyosaki thinking about the financial crisis that is ahead? 09:45 - How do you end up owning a silver and a gold mine? 11:00 - The Ukraine-Russian war and what that can mean for the world 12:00 - Understand the value of the real estate before you start buying real estate 13:45 - Wall Street Criminal 14:30 - Real Estate is tangible asset that you can control 15:30 - How is the fractional reserve system, taxes and inflation mess up the little guy 17:15 - Will our privacy be gone when they change the dollar to a cryptocurrency? 20:00 - How the Clever Investor is teaching others to get in the game of Real Estate Investing 22:00 - The impact Robert Kiyosaki made for Real Estate Investors 23:00 - What does Robert Kiyosaki think about the Artificial Intelligence? (AI) 24:30 - How did “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” come into fruition? 26:00 - How an economics teacher taught to read the “Communist Manifesto” 29:00 - 2020 being the power move of counting the votes 30:45 - Robert Kiyosaki’s welcome home from war plus the conversation of war changing a person 32:50 - If Robert was in charge, what moves would he make? 35:00 - The power of psychology on what type of web browser do you use? 36:30 - Business is a team sport 40:00 - REITs can control the real estate and they can control the wealth 41:30 - Owning a Wagyu farm and breeding bulls 43:45 - Will there be a World War 3? 46:00 - What would advice be for a new entrepreneur getting started? 51:00 - Self Made Millionaire in the process 54:00 - Deep-diving into the “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” book 55:30 - How does Robert Kiyosaki make his money matter? 58:00 - Positive inputs in your mind and in your thoughts 59:00 - What can you do to support Robert Kiyosaki 01:01:00 - The point is to not pay taxes 01:01:45 - What would current Robert Kiyosaki, tell young Robert Kiyosaki 01:05:24 - END   Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
3/8/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 25 seconds
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#17: Candy Valentino

Joining us today on the Clever Investor Show is Real Estate Investor, Author, and great friend, Candy Valentino. Candy Valentino started her business at 19 years old with no degree, no corporate background, and no money (and no internet). She successfully started, scaled, and successfully sold businesses in service, retail, e-commerce, and product manufacturing in addition to creating a vast real estate portfolio as a flipper and investor.  At 26, Candy founded a non-profit charity. Through her business success, she bought and donated a building to the organization. Since then they have saved thousands of lives and Candy has been actively involved, personally raising millions for the charity.  During her two and half decades as an entrepreneur, she has been named to Top Business Leaders 40 Under 40, Top 50 Women In Business, 10 People Making a Difference, and Top 10 Business Consultants by Yahoo Finance, and was the youngest female to receive the Governor’s Award in Entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania. Candy was recently selected by Success Magazine as one of just 6 ‘Women of Influence’ and additionally listed as ‘Leaders Who Get Results’ with names like Will Smith, Gary Vee, and Brene Brown. HIGHLIGHTS: Entrepreneurship at a young age to surpass many real estate investors What opportunities will lie in this market and how should someone prepare to obtain those opportunities? Advice for all the young entrepreneurs and FEMALES wanting to create a name for themselves Focusing on the return on investment of every dollar you put out. VERONICA'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Candy IG 👉  https://www.candyvalentino.com/contact  Wealth Habits Book 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394152299/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670013045&ref_=tmm_hrd_swatch_0&sr=8-1  Candy's Website 👉 https://www.candyvalentino.com  TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro to Clever Investor Show  00:45 - Introduction to Candy Valentino 01:40 - Candy Valentino’s Accolades 02:45 - The books that made an impact on Candy Valentino 05:00 - What does Candy’s world look like right now? 06:30 - Entrepreneurship is here for us all, but success is dependent on action 07:55 - Check out the Generational Wealth Podcast 08:30 - New book coming out in 2024! Keep a lookout for that 10:00 - Reverse engineering herself to success 12:00 - Tips for entrepreneurs to become successful 14:00 - Are you creating a business? Or creating another job? 15:30 - Are you an entrepreneur, or are you an excellent plumber? 18:00 - Cody’s horror story with a partner 23:30 - As an entrepreneur, pay attention to your gut instinct and emotional intelligence 25:00 - Will this economy create more opportunities? 29:00 - The number 1 investment people can start with? 31:45 - Flipping homes is not a real estate investment 34:00 - The money game is just a game 35:50 - Use leverage to obtain more assets 38:00 - When you are presented with an opportunity, take it! 40:00 - Cody’s first auction 47:00 - Candy’s 2023 Market Prediction 50:00 - Let’s get into the meat and potatoes of the data in the economy 51:30 - Real Estate is future proof 53:00 - The reason why Candy’s face is on the cover of her book 54:00 - Advice for ALL women out there 56:00 - Building out a personal brand as a power move, and how you can go about building your own personal brand 01:01:30 - Are you getting an ROI from every dollar that you are putting out into the world? 01:03:20 - Starting Heal Animal Rescue Charity 01:08:00 - Get rid of the destination addiction, and look at what you can give 01:10:30 - END   Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
3/2/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 31 seconds
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#16: Veronica Perasso and Joseph Fazio

Joining us today on the Clever Investor Show is one Only Fans Top Creator, Veronica Perasso, and serial marketer husband, Joseph Fazio. Veronica Perasso is an adult content creator, actress, model, and social media influencer. She rose to stardom for sharing dance, fashion, modeling, and fitness-related content on Instagram, where she boasts a massive fan following of 4.8 million followers. Veronica is also known for sharing adult content on her OnlyFans account.  Joseph Fazio is a serial entrepreneur who started Fozzy Media Group which handles marketing and media for influencers and others in the entertainment business. HIGHLIGHTS: How Veronica got started creating content on Only Fans. Joseph's expertise in marketing helped scale and ultimately create a scalable personal brand for Veronica. Only Fans becomes a virtual relationship more than it is a "casual jerk" Generating over $350,000 per month on content for Only Fans. What are Veronica and Joseph investing into, with all the income Veronica is making? VERONICA'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Veronica IG 👉  https://www.instagram.com/veronicaperasso/?hl=en  Veronica OF 👉 https://onlyfans.com/veronicaperasso Veronica YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtwtRGxF2viCRYui_xOKUuQ JOSEPH'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Joseph IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/josephfazio/?hl=en  TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro to Clever Investor Show 00:20 - Intro to Veronica Perasso and Joseph Fazio 00:50 - Opening up to alternatives methods of generating income 03:30 - Joseph’s company, Fozzy Media Group 04:20 - Veronica’s 4.8 million followers on Instagram and 17 million on Only Fans 06:00 - Cody’s new business venture in Only Fans, despite not having ever been on the app itself 06:30 - How did Veronica get started creating content on Only Fans 07:00 - Stock Market accounts vs. Only Fans accounts in 2020 09:00 - $10 million mark this year from Only Fans 09:45 - How to create content for social media 10:45 - 35,000 subscribers on Only Fans 11:30 - What does a “Super Fan” entail on Only Fans? 13:00 - Wildest request Veronica has received on Only Fans… 15:00 - Top creators making over $100 million a year 16:30 - Who is the top creator on Only Fans and how much do top creators make on the app? 19:00 - Male creators and subscribers 20:15 - How did Veronica scale her Only Fans account? 24:00 - How music changed the way Veronica used Social Media 26:00 - How to make the person, a brand in the sense of marketing 28:00 - Interacting with the fans 29:30 - Expenses in Veronica’s Personal Brand 30:30 - Virtual Assistants to build the brand 33:45 - Only Fans isn’t just a casual jerk…it’s a virtual relationship  35:00 - Steps to becoming a high-ranking creator on Only Fans 39:20 - How did Only Fans change Veronica and Joseph’s sex life? 43:45 - Will they scale the personal brand more to build more and make more money? 48:00 - What are Veronica and Joseph doing with their money? 50:45 - Rolls Royce story  53:00 - Investments Veronica and Joseph are currently doing — The Future Mindset 57:30 - Intellectual Investments 01:00:00 - How Cody got blown up on Instagram 01:04:00 - Should Veronica create an Only Fan’s course? 01:05:15 - What charities are Veronica and Joseph a part of? 01:10:00 - What would Joe tell his 13-year-old self? 01:13:45 - What would Veronica tell her 13-year-old self? 01:17:00 - Perspective on an immigrant lifestyle and building up from the ground up with passion and drive for the business 01:20:00 - Fall in love with the internal drive of making shit happen 01:23:54 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
2/23/20231 hour, 23 minutes, 55 seconds
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#15: John Madsen

Joining us today on the Clever Investor Show is John Madsen. John Madsen is the founder of SUPRA HUMAN INC, one of the fastest-growing virtual fitness coaching companies in the world and according to John, “they haven’t even started yet". His clientele is made up of professional athletes, entrepreneurs, corporate executive players, and Fortune 500 CEOs who want to completely OPTIMIZE MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT in order to win even bigger. Despite never playing a single game of high school football, John reached his childhood dream of playing in the NFL for 3 seasons after playing for the University of Utah under legendary coach, Urban Meyer. HIGHLIGHTS: Give yourself permission to win in health, business, and your personal life. The importance of focusing on your vision, clarity in how to achieve that vision, and the intentionality of that vision What is the hero's journey that has us tied to not growing or becoming successful? What is Supra Human and how can you get started on your health journey JOHN MADSEN SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Website: https://suprahuman.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmadsenofficial/?hl=en  TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro to Clever Investor Show 00:15 - Introduction to John Madsen 01:15 - Getting OUT of the NFL 02:00 - How do you get into the NFL WITHOUT playing high school football? 04:15 - Massive connection between health, wealth, and happiness 05:15 - You see the change right before your eyes when it comes to fitness 06:30 - Massive goal for Cody to start the fitness regime this past year 07:45 - John Madsen’s thoughts on hormone replacement therapy 10:45 - What is SupraHuman? What is the process? 15:00 - How to hold people accountable for their health and performance 17:45 - What is the definition of TRUE winning 18:15 - “Win-ergy” 19:45 - YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR HEALTH A PRIORITY 20:30 - John’s daily routine 24:00 - Intentionality 30:45 - The importance of focus and intentionality 33:00 - “Freedom is my North Star” 34:15 - How does spirituality play a role in John Madsen’s family 42:00 - Starting with Erwin McManus 46:00 - Being rooted in the ideation of a thought 48:45 - How did John learn how to scale SupraHuman to success? 50:00 - Getting into the online realm of the fitness programs 54:45 - The Show with John Madsen - going through the mentality of relationships and business 56:00 - Success is an obligation 59:00 - We as a society are so tied to the hero’s journey 01:01:00 - IT IS OKAY TO WANT TO WIN! 01:04:00 - Be in alignment with your purpose, because it is everything for success 01:07:00 - Go deep into the work and figure out what you need to work on to be better 01:07:45 - Being vulnerable is a superpower of strength - Take off the Bravado mask 01:08:45 - Inherit, Entrepreneur, Invest…the only ways to gain wealth 01:16:00 - Play the tax game within real estate to win 01:18:00 - AirBnb flooding the market during the Super Bowl 01:21:00 - Investing in your health to be a better person 01:23:00 - What would John tell his 12-year-old self  01:25:00 - How to find out more about SupraHuman 01:28:19 - END Sponsors: Visit www.clevercapitalfund.com to get started on your real estate journey with Cody Sperber   Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
2/16/20231 hour, 28 minutes, 20 seconds
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#14: Veena Jetti

Today on the Clever Investor Show we have Veena Jetti as our guest.  Veena Jetti is a founding partner of Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors. Veena brings a dynamic perspective to targeting, acquiring, managing, and operating assets using best practices combined with cutting-edge technologies. Her professional expertise includes driving corporate strategy and business development opportunities. HIGHLIGHTS: The in's and out's of multifamily investing with Veena Jetti Becoming a female powerhouse when it comes to raising capital and deploying it to cash-flowing assets Building your brand to become a megaphone for success in all business assets Investing opportunities in the horizon that can get you into a better successful place in life VEENA JETTI SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Website: https://vivefunds.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veenajetti/?hl=en  TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro to Clever Investor Show 00:13 - Introduction to Veena Jetti 02:00 - Veena Jetti AND Grant Cardone pushing Cody to invest more 02:45 - Vive Funds and what they are investing in at the moment 04:00 - What is Veena’s biggest purchase in multifamily of $300MM 05:00 - “I always want to be the dumbest and poorest in the room” 06:30 - Misconception that only the “Rockefellers” can buy multifamily properties, anyone can buy multifamily properties 07:30 - The value of having a mentor helping you lead the way and using “Other People’s Money” OPM 11:00 - The first deal is always the hardest, and then you get better so it becomes easier  12:30 - This is the year for Multifamily Growth at the Clever Investor Show! 14:00 - Your personal brand is a megaphone to when you want to build trust and raise money 15:00 - Walking through a multifamily purchase from finding the deal to post-close management procedures 20:00 - Who is the power team in the process of buying a multifamily deal 23:30 - Introducing Veen-ody 26:45 - Time is of the essence in securing your fund 29:00 - Master class section on building your brand to have a megaphone and become successful 32:30 - Explaining the pitch and the presentation to secure funds for a multifamily transaction 36:00 - “The Broker-Dealer Violation” 39:45 - There is always money out there, it’s just a matter of how creative you get to make the deal happen 44:30 - Bobby Castro’s words of wisdom 47:00 - Veena’s power team 52:00 - The real deal of property management 54:30 - Investor communication 01:00:00 - A lesson learned from Cody Sperber with a deal with Veena Jetti “…to build for profit, not for the brand” 01:07:00 - Always put your investors and integrity first before transactions  01:10:00 - There are better deals in multifamily and other opportunities that multifamily investors are looking at 01:13:30 - New female entrepreneur tips and tricks 01:15:45 - Diversity is a strength, not a weakness 01:19:00 - How to find Veena Jetti 01:20:00 - Mastering Multifamily with Veena Jetti 01:28:48 - END Sponsors: Visit www.joinavengersmastermind.com to be surrounded with high level and like-minded individuals   Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
2/10/20231 hour, 28 minutes, 45 seconds
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#13: Matt Morgan

Today on the Clever Investor Show we have Matt Morgan as our guest.  Matt Morgan is one of the Nation's Leading Cannabis experts and Entrepreneurial Moguls. His A-class network and business consulting mind make Matt Morgan one of the Country's most sought-after consultants and Investors. Cannabis Titans Of America. We discuss Matt's entrepreneurial journey that brought him success within the cannabis industry, assets in which he is investing to prepare himself for 2023/2024 investing opportunities and even partying with Dan Bilzerian. We don't want to spoil the rest for you, so make sure you listen in! HIGHLIGHTS: Becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor in the cannabis industry, an industry where many investors fail "The Golden Boy" of cannabis Preparing for economic opportunities post "economic shit-show" How to get a multimillionaire's attention in a very crowded space and industry Breaking the Generational Curse MATT MORGAN SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Website: https://matthewleemorgan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmorgan/ TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro to Clever Investor Show 00:15 - Introduction to Matt Morgan 01:20 - The Reason Why Matt Morgan is so interesting  01:45 - How Matt Morgan got into the Cannabis Industry after going through the real estate industry 02:45 - Losing EVERYTHING after the 2008 recession 03:30 - The movement that started within the cannabis industry back in 2008 05:00 - Making $8MM a year from the plants he was growing butt hitting the ceiling in Montana 06:45 - Reflecting back on the episode with Wes Watson  07:15 - Shutting down the plant side of the cannabis industry to get into the retail side of the cannabis industry in Arizona 09:00 - Going for his first mentor and coach to learn from their mistakes 10:00 - Going against the Government’s grain 10:30 - “I want to be an Entrepreneur” 11:15 - Introduction to the old wise men 13:30 - Going to a college class and finding the opportunity present itself  14:30 - What would Matt say to someone who is floating and hasn’t found their lane yet 15:30 - Failure is a learning lesson 16:15 - Positive self-talk 17:45 - Put yourself in uncomfortable positions to make yourself grow 19:30 - The pitch to gain $7MM in the cannabis industry at 26 years old 21:30 - How do you know what to do as an entrepreneur? 25:00 - The Golden Boy of Nevada 28:00 - Exiting out of Bloom 30:00 - Being a single entrepreneur in the prime of his business journey 31:30 - Life with Dan Bilzerian 33:30 - Becoming cold in the limelight and losing emotions 35:00 - Investing in other assets other than cannabis 35:45 - Outlook of the economy, are we going to have an economic meltdown? 37:45 - Preparing for the opportunity and the shit-show 39:30 - Taking over the pharmaceutical space 42:00 - Billionaire mentality compared to the millionaire mentality 44:30 - How to get Matt’s attention 46:00 - The more focused you are the more money you will make 48:30 - Matt going MAJORITY in on Real Estate 50:30 - TODAY is the day to get ready for opportunities 51:30 - If you’re around a bunch of negative people, you need to… 55:00 - Break the generational curse 55:54 - END Sponsors: Visit www.joinavengersmastermind.com to be surrounded with high level and like-minded individuals   Don’t forget to subscribe to The Clever Investor Show Podcast!
2/2/202355 minutes, 50 seconds
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John Malott

Cody and John discuss armed robbery, how to leave behind generational wealth and SNAP together. www.avengersmastermind.com Join the most epic gathering of ELITE INVESTORS ever assembled!
1/26/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
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Dean Graziosi

Cody and Dean share who their greatest influences are and the wildest thing they caught their parents doing. www.tonysevent.com  
1/16/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 47 seconds
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Chris Naugle

Cody receives mindblowing advice from Chris on the benefits of loaning yourself money by becoming your very own bank. www.avengersmastermind.com Join the most epic gathering of ELITE INVESTORS ever assembled
1/9/202352 minutes, 53 seconds
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Grant Cardone

Cody finds out how to completely take the complicated out of his operations and how Grant archives million-dollar real estate deals each and every time... and how you can do the same! www.codyrecommends.com In just 5 days, unlock Grant’s exact roadmap for transforming uncertainty into opportunity and GROWTH for your business.
1/2/202345 minutes, 44 seconds
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Dan Fleyshman

Cody and Dan Fleyshman cover lots of ground ranging from Dan's early start as a child prodigy entrepreneur to how to future-proof your investments. www.avengersmastermind.com Join the most epic gathering of ELITE INVESTORS ever assembled
12/26/202253 minutes, 38 seconds
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Eric Spofford

Cody listens as Eric recounts his journey of going from addict to actually owning the rehab centers and the value of teaching thier sons about prenups. www.avengersmastermind.com Join the most epic gathering of ELITE INVESTORS ever assembled
12/19/20221 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
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Ryan Stewman

Cody and Ryan talk fast deals, taking advatage of opportunity, overcoming obstacles and building a strong online community. www.avengersmastermind.com Join the most epic gathering of ELITE INVESTORS ever assembled.
12/12/202248 minutes, 32 seconds
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Peter Voogd

Cody and Peter reminisce about their first-ever sale and the 'aha' moments that inspired their entrepreneurial journey.   www.avengersmastermind.com The most epic gathering of elite investors ever assembled!
12/5/202258 minutes, 40 seconds
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Pace Morby and Jamil Damji

Cody, Pace and Jamil, talk about their love for real estate, flipping tactics, pregnant women and who can out-nice the other. www.avengersmastermind.com The most epic gathering of ELITE INVESTORS ever assembled.
11/28/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 40 seconds
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Billy Gene Is Marketing

Cody Sperber Is Real Estate and Billy Gene Is Marketing go back and forth egging each other on to investing bigger, hitting marketing harder.... and also how to succeed as a drug dealer???
11/21/202259 minutes, 14 seconds
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Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa

Cody gets the scoop on how to start his very own reality show from The Flippin' El Moussa's, Tarek and Heather Rae.    
11/21/20221 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
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Wes Watson

Cody and Wes discuss surviving prison life, breaking down the hottest investments and how to set and follow through on mindset goals.
11/21/202251 minutes, 54 seconds