Investor Creator’s Deals with Brad Smotherman

Brad Smotherman

Investor Creators’ Deals Podcast is where we show you behind the scenes of real estate investors that started off just like you, and now are seeing successful deals and sharing their success stories. Hosted by Brad Smotherman, a seasoned investor and educator who has experienced first-hand how the flexibility of real estate investing has afforded his family both financial and time freedom. This show provides genuine, actionable and practical lessons in real estate investing, focusing on the real, current successes, and devoid of the endless upsells and outdated advice prevalent in the industry. Expect two to three episodes each week, in which Brad and his guests break down individual deals, covering everything from lead generation to negotiation, deal structure, challenges faced, and ultimate profit. You’ll hear from a diverse group of investors, including complete novices who have achieved remarkable results in a short time. These case studies will motivate you and demonstrate that success in real estate investing is possible for anyone, regardless of their starting point. You will get an inside-out view of the potential and nuances of the real estate investing business, and leave this podcast inspired, educated and excited for the future.

  1. 24-Year-Old Hits $1,000,000 in 1 Year!

    9 JAN

    24-Year-Old Hits $1,000,000 in 1 Year!

    A 24-year-old gym owner's journey to building $1M in real estate equity in just 12 months. Tydon shares his explosive success story since joining Investor Creator in March 2024, revealing the exact strategies that took him from startup through struggle to unprecedented success. In this Apprentice Spotlight episode, you'll learn: - The crucial differences between gym sales and real estate conversations - How Tydon closed a deal with his very first lead - Finding and negotiating with wholesalers - The marketing channels that delivered the best ROI - Creative deal structuring that keeps cash and credit on the sidelines - His best and worst deals - and the lessons from both - The counterintuitive reason he turned off marketing for most of 2024 - His aggressive strategy for living below his means - The roadmap for tripling his success in 2025 KEY TIMESTAMPS: (05:45) - Tydon's background  (12:43) - Sales conversations: gym vs real estate (17:27) - Closing a deal with the first lead (24:16) - Total deals breakdown (28:40) - Negotiation process & wholesaler relationships (31:43) - Best deal analysis (37:07) - Worst deal & lessons learned (42:20) - Finding & approaching wholesalers (45:20) - Living below your means (47:50) - Why marketing was paused in 2024 (49:58) - 2025 growth strategy To discover the secret techniques and strategies that created success for Tydon, schedule your Breakthrough Strategy Session at https://shorturl.at/o8VvO Join our free real estate investing community at https://t.ly/3naz6 Listen to more success stories on the Investor Creator Podcast: https://t.ly/21cXv

    53 min
  2. Captured 7 Figures Doing Real Estate Part-Time (Leah and Wes)

    20/11/2024

    Captured 7 Figures Doing Real Estate Part-Time (Leah and Wes)

    It's time again to celebrate the wins of the Investor Creator Apprentices. Leah and Wes have been with us for two and a half years. During that time they captured $1,000,000 in equity, all while doing real estate part-time, Wes having a full-time job, and Leah homeschooling their five children (which is another full-time job.) How did they do it? What was their first deal, their favorite deal, their worst deal? How do they manage their business and family life? What tips and insights do they have for you guys? Have they always followed the script? Let's hear it from Leah and Wes! What is Covered: (03:45) Why Leah and Wes got into real estate investing (09:03) Trepidation and misconceptions they had coming into the business (12:40) The journey from the decision to do the business until the first deal (14:55) What owner financing is (20:15) Changing the belief system after the first successful deal (22:10) How Leah and Wes manage the workload with a full-time job, two part-time jobs and homeschooling (28:15) Balancing business and marriage and whether it's possible to do this business on your own without your spouse (34:20) Where to find virtual assistance and how to pay them (35:10)  A walk through a typical purchasing process (39:45) Google Ads monthly spending (40:45) Handling title company, real estate attorney, insurance, company structure etc. (42:58) Wes and Leah's favorite and least favorite deal so far (51:54) How to handle contractors remotely (55:29) Experiences with realtors (59:00) How quickly you can move to the perfect presentation call (01:00:52) Should you nudge your friends into the business? (01:02:00) Sticking to the Investor Creator script vs. diverging from the script   To discover the secret techniques and strategies that created success for Leah and Wes, schedule your Breakthrough Strategy Session at https://shorturl.at/o8VvO Resources:  - Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6 - Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast https://t.ly/21cXv

    1h 6m
  3. How Vincent Landed a 6-Figure Deal His FIRST WEEK!

    11/09/2024

    How Vincent Landed a 6-Figure Deal His FIRST WEEK!

    Vincent, a young real estate investor, shares his success story of closing a deal within ONE WEEK of implementing the strategies that we teach at Investor Creator. He had previously dabbled in real estate wholesaling and commercial real estate, but didn't find success until he decided to commit to the course and support calls.  You’ll hear the details of the 6-figure deal he recently closed, including the seller's motivation, the property's value, and the purchase and rehab costs. His success once again proves that the Investor Creator process works, and that this is a good time to become an investor if you are ready to put in the work.   What is Covered:  (00:00) Introduction to Vincent and his journey in real estate (03:24) Vincent's experience with wholesaling and commercial real estate (07:17) Starting ads and getting the deal under contract (08:16) The details of Vincent’s deal and property value (09:44) Purchase price and rehab costs (11:39) Why we never make offers at Investor Creator and how we structure our deals (12:39) Why it’s important to stick to the course, follow the process and ask for support (15:00) Understanding value and costs in real estate investing   To discover the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Vincent, schedule your breakthrough strategy session at https://shorturl.at/o8VvO Resources:  - Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6 - Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast https://t.ly/21cXv

    19 min
  4. Apprentice Spotlight with Rachel and Eran

    27/08/2024

    Apprentice Spotlight with Rachel and Eran

    Today, we're celebrating Rachel and Eran Sivan and their wins in the past year and a half. Prior to Investor Creator, they never ever bought a piece of real estate. But they did a million dollars net in less than 14 months of implementation of our processes and systems. In this episode, we dive deep into their success. We're talking about the lead generation they've used, how they deal with mindset struggles and challenges, the first deal that they did, as well as the toughest deal that they did. Rachel's and Eran's story will help you build your belief systems, because we at Investor Creator believe that there's more to business internally than externally. Your mindset and your belief systems will drive growth more than what the market's doing, what interest rates are doing, who the next president is etc. So let's hear it from Rachel and Eran!  What is Covered: (00:00) Introduction and why we must learn to celebrate wins (05:17) Apprentice Spotlight: Rachel and Eran Sivan (09:02) Transitioning from nonprofit work to real estate (14:42) Running PPC ads and getting the first deal (17:02) How they turned a $6,000 investment into an $80,000 profit (21:23) Remote marketing and remote real estate investing (25:42) Lessons learned on the journey to 7 figures (29:11) The power of mindset and perseverance (31:09) Rachel's and Eran's best and toughest deals (36:53) How to overcome limiting beliefs when starting out (41:42) Unexpected sources of funding for real estate deals   To discover the secret techniques and strategies that created Rachel's and Eran's success, schedule your Breakthrough Strategy Session at https://shorturl.at/o8VvO  Resources: Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program Email me directly if you want to join us Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast

    57 min
  5. Tracking for $1M His FIRST Year! - Marcel Davis

    09/08/2024

    Tracking for $1M His FIRST Year! - Marcel Davis

    This is one of our Apprentice Spotlight episodes featuring Marcel Davis, who is on track to do a million dollars net his FIRST year! Marcel has been with us since December 2023. He started running ads about 30 days into his apprenticeship, and since then has been on an unbelievable trajectory. His best deal so far made him 🤑 $139,475.46!   Here is Marcel's story about how he went from being a mortgage broker, going through the crash of 2008, then getting into residential assisted living. But he knew he wanted something different and he wanted more, so he joined 💡 Investor Creator.  Tune in to see the parallels between where Marcel has been, and potentially where you are in your business today. And you'll take away some key actionables that you can implement in your own process right away! What is Covered: (03:15)  - Marcel's background and entry into real estate (09:01) - The importance of education and mentorship (13:47) - The immersion process and Marcel's first deal (19:03) - Expanding deal flow and using PPC advertising (24:24) - The importance of a positive mindset and problem-solving skills (27:45) - Marcel's favorite and toughest deals (34:20) - Managing marketing and staying organized with a CRM (40:08) - Marcel's advice for struggling investors   To discover the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Jen, schedule your breakthrough strategy session at https://shorturl.at/o8VvO Resources: - Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program - Join our FREE Facebook Group - Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast

    46 min

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Investor Creators’ Deals Podcast is where we show you behind the scenes of real estate investors that started off just like you, and now are seeing successful deals and sharing their success stories. Hosted by Brad Smotherman, a seasoned investor and educator who has experienced first-hand how the flexibility of real estate investing has afforded his family both financial and time freedom. This show provides genuine, actionable and practical lessons in real estate investing, focusing on the real, current successes, and devoid of the endless upsells and outdated advice prevalent in the industry. Expect two to three episodes each week, in which Brad and his guests break down individual deals, covering everything from lead generation to negotiation, deal structure, challenges faced, and ultimate profit. You’ll hear from a diverse group of investors, including complete novices who have achieved remarkable results in a short time. These case studies will motivate you and demonstrate that success in real estate investing is possible for anyone, regardless of their starting point. You will get an inside-out view of the potential and nuances of the real estate investing business, and leave this podcast inspired, educated and excited for the future.