The Marvin Francois Show Marvin Francois

On this episode of TMFS we sat down with Gamal Codner, former founder of Fresh Heritage, shares his journey of starting, scaling, and selling a seven-figure e-commerce brand on TMFS. He stresses the value of community and customer-centricity, recounting challenges from 2019 and the pivotal decision to sell the business for generational wealth creation. Codner discusses lessons learned and his current venture, CodnerCo, coaching e-commerce success. Highlighting mindset and cash flow, he emphasizes understanding cash flow's role in scaling and constraints like transferability and cash flow issues. Codner introduces the ABS method for buying/selling businesses, favors private equity, and predicts a rise in business-creator partnerships. Lastly, he advocates reinvesting profits, leveraging partnerships, and prioritizing family while encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to start their journey with faith and support. ENJOY!

On this episode of TMFS, real estate investor Sis Shaneka shares her journey in real estate investing, specifically in mobile home investing. She started in 2018 with wholesaling and then expanded her portfolio to include creative finance and mobile home parks. Sis Shaneka emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and helping others along the way. She recommends using bandit signs and Facebook Marketplace to find mobile homes to invest in. She also discusses the rehab process for mobile homes and the lack of an ARV (after repair value) concept in the mobile home space. Sis Shaneka explains creative finance and how it can be used to acquire properties without traditional methods like bank loans. She also shares her experience with subject-to deals, where the buyer takes over the existing mortgage of the property. In this conversation, Sis Shaneka shares her expertise in real estate investing, specifically in mobile home investing and creative financing. She discusses various strategies she has used, such as seller financing, rent-to-own deals, and creative finance deals. Sis Shaneka also talks about the importance of education and mindset in real estate investing. She shares her experiences with hard money lenders and explains why she prefers buy and hold strategies over fix and flips. Additionally, she discusses the potential for forced appreciation in mobile home parks and the opportunity to pull out significant amounts of tax-free cash through refinancing. Sis Shaneka also shares her experiences as a licensed septic contractor and how it has allowed her to create additional cash flow for her mobile home business. She emphasizes the importance of taking action, overcoming fear, and developing a positive mindset in order to succeed in real estate investing. As always family, ENJOY!

On this episode of TMFS we sat down with Kevin Dolce, owner of Nineteen90 Business Consulting Firm and Taste Cheesesteak Bar, who shares his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship. He discusses his background as a child of immigrants and his experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Kevin explains the motivation behind starting his own business and the challenges he faced in scaling it to a seven-figure company. He also shares the process of opening Taste Cheesesteak Bar and the lessons he learned along the way. This was my first time interviewing someone within the bar/restaurant space so as always guys...ENJOY!

On this episode of TMFS, I sat down with funding strategist Dub Washington. Dub Washington shares valuable insights on personal and business credit. He discusses the importance of building personal credit and forming relationships with banks. Dub also explains the concept of credit stacking and provides strategies to minimize inquiries. Additionally, he shares tips on managing personal credit utilization. He shares valuable insights on understanding bank tiers, accessing regional banks, applying for funding, maximizing funding amounts, choosing the right funding product, leveraging shelf corporations, getting cash from credit cards, traveling for free with credit cards, and obtaining $10,000 primary credit. ENJOY!

On this episode we brought on Joseph Griffin Jr., a real estate investor specializing in tax deed investing. Joseph shares his journey from the military to retirement at 29 through real estate investing. He explains the concept of tax deeds and how they work, including tax liens and tax redemption deeds. Joseph also discusses his own success in tax deed investing and the achievements of his students. He provides practical steps for getting started in tax deed investing, including researching county clerk of court websites and analyzing properties for potential investments. In this conversation, Joseph Griffin shares insights and advice on real estate investing. He discusses different types of financing available for real estate investing, including business credit cards and private money. He also highlights the challenges and setbacks that can occur in the real estate business, such as dealing with liens and unreliable contractors. Joseph emphasizes the importance of perspective and mindset in navigating the entrepreneurial journey and encourages individuals to surround themselves with the right people. He concludes with closing remarks and a call to action for viewers to learn more about tax deed investing.

On this episode of TMFS. Solomon Woods, a business funding expert, shares insights and strategies for accessing business funding. He discusses the importance of personal credit and the steps to improve it. Solomon also explains the role of bank tiers in the funding process and the benefits of leveraging foreign entities. He emphasizes the need to avoid overleveraging and to carefully consider the ability to debt service. Overall, Solomon provides valuable advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding for their businesses. In this conversation, Solomon Woods shares insights and strategies for accessing funding for businesses. He emphasizes the importance of having a mentor and considering buying an existing business as a safety net. Woods discusses different types of funding products, such as business credit cards and lines of credit, and highlights the flexibility and benefits they offer. He also explains the concept of funding sequences and the role they play in maximizing funding opportunities. Woods addresses common myths and misconceptions about applying for funding, including the difference between applying in person and online. He also discusses the use of shelf corporations as a tool for accessing funding. Finally, Woods encourages individuals to learn about credit, take action, and seek mentorship to navigate the funding process effectively. ENJOY!