JOLO & Friends JOLO Realty

On this episode Natalie shares her real estate investing strategy & we learn more into house-hacking & how she accomplished that in the Portland, OR market. 

On this episode we sit down to chat with 6 kids within our community to discuss how they are being impacted by the COVID19.  Make sure to listen to how they are coping with the social distancing, what their hopes are for the future & their advice to adults on how to handle the current situation. 

Sugarpine Drive-In is a small drive in that does a seasonal twist on classic American cuisine.
They change their menu every 4 seasons & try to focus on cooking the vegetables in season & locally sourced.
Emily discusses how their business has adapted to the new social distancing restrictions.
Partnerships- Focusing on how to connect & promote local business maintain their previous relationships with local farmers to sustain their normal.
They have also found ways to continue supporting their community by partnering with local farmers to create CSA boxes to their clients. They add their signature dressings as a twist.
Possibilities are endless.
Emily discusses the potential future for Sugarpine Drive-In & how the current situation has led them to innovate & diversify their income.
We dive into Emily’s past to discover where her love for food and her culinary creativity came from.
We discuss how restaurants are meant to bring people together thru food & how hard it’s for restaurants right now when they are unable to share the full experience they are meant to provide.

On this episode our Jiu Jitsu Coaches at Gracie Techniques Troutdale Josh & James join us to discuss how the jiu jitsu practice correlates to business. Make sure to listen to the following topics: 


The importance of mentorship & how it's play a role in their success
How different personalities in their business partnership led to their success & how they push each other
Partnership enforced their entrepreneur spirit
"It’s not about having the strongest link its more about having all the right links connected together that brings success back into their business"
The importance of a strong team in business
With the current uncertainty with the COVID19 self-defense is a necessity, now that people are scared
The importance of adaptability & a creative mindset in order to evolve with the current times
They discuss the importance of division of labor in their partnership
It’s about the people not the profits, the profits will come if you focus on the people.
We discuss how the COVID19 put them into a discomfort that pushed them to innovate & implement new strategies in their business and how it's also preparing them for the future.
You hope for the best but expect the worst.
Black Belt in Business /BJJ Philosophies in Business
In bjj they teach that you need to prevent, same principal applies in personal life & business.
You cannot change the things that are happening but you can change the view of how you are looking at it.
Looking for the silver lining in all the darkness.
Tapping out on the mats correlates with life, it gives you the opportunity to reassess, learn from your mistakes & overcome.
Learning happens an hour before or an hour after class.
Consistency & persistency are key business practices- don't look for the easy path.
Love the process
Have expectations without a timeline|
If you have set unrealistic goals, you set yourself up for failure then you will most likely fail.
Set realistic goals
The COVID 19 was a reassurance that their business practices were working; focusing on the people

To connect with Josh & James

www.selfdefenseoregon.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GracieTechnicsPortland/

IG: @Gracietechniquestroutdale | @el_gallo_jiujitsu | @burmangerman

On this episode we chat with Jen Bell a Senior Mortgage Broker based in Oregon to discuss: 

The roles of mortgage broker in the home buying process
Changes in the lending market caused by COVID19 (ie: increased credit scores, employment verifications)
The difference in interest rates on home refinances & home purchases 
Mortgages rates & federal rates don't necessarily correlate. Lenders are controlling the flow of refinancing by increasing the rates. 
How there’s more room for home purchasers due to lower interest rates.
Advice for homeowners looking when looking to buy or refinance: work with someone that is knowledgeable & can thoroughly explain the process.
Tips for Veterans during the COVID1- No significant changes to guidelines-there it is a good time to buy
We discuss VA Jumbo Loans vs. Conventional Jumbo Loans
Tips for agents-Authenticity is key right now-You cannot fake intent
The similarities between human relationship, business & horsemanship


Business Shout Out: ‘
Gerens Farm Supply| https://gerensfarmsupply.com/
Born Primitive | https://bornprimitive.com/

Connect with Jen Bell
IG: @jen_bell
Jenbell@findtheadvantage.com

On this episode  Garett Chadney joins us to talk about the effects the current pandemic (COVD19) has on the real estate market. If you are buyer or seller this summer you need to listen to Garetts helpful tips on what to consider when selling or buying a home.  He discusses how to list your home, local regulations in place for real estate transactions & new technological resources available for agents, buyers & sellers. Garett highly emphasizes to ask a lot of questions and to not allow this pandemic be a deciding factor.  Resource Shoutouts:  The Broker Network Health Insurance for Agents Teledoc https://www.teladoc.com/providers/ Connect with Garett:  503.970.0858| Garett@tbnrealty.com | www.thebrokernetworkrealty.com| IG: @chadney_photography