10 episodes

Conversations that highlight the eye-opening journeys of individuals who are creating wealth and financial freedom in real estate, investing, and entrepreneurship - and breaking molds along the way. Learn about strategies and opportunities to build wealth, increase cash flow, and get on the road to financial freedom with host and residential lending expert, Nicole Rivers, as she talks to guest, who are making their mark in real estate, investing, finance, and entrepreneurship; about their journeys, their missteps, their challenges, their wins, and their lessons

The Real Freedom Podcast: The Wealth Creation Podcast Nicole Rivers

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    • 4.8 • 5 Ratings

Conversations that highlight the eye-opening journeys of individuals who are creating wealth and financial freedom in real estate, investing, and entrepreneurship - and breaking molds along the way. Learn about strategies and opportunities to build wealth, increase cash flow, and get on the road to financial freedom with host and residential lending expert, Nicole Rivers, as she talks to guest, who are making their mark in real estate, investing, finance, and entrepreneurship; about their journeys, their missteps, their challenges, their wins, and their lessons

    Ep 10: Nik's Notes: I'm Ready For F.I.R.E.!

    Ep 10: Nik's Notes: I'm Ready For F.I.R.E.!

    On today's show I'm sharing my personal goals for attaining F.I.R.E (Financial Independence Retire Early). I've made a commitment to this goal and this month I took some steps that I believe will further my progress.

    Links from the Show
    - www.ynab.com
    - www.jlcollinsnh.com
    - www.mrmoneymoustache.com

    • 12 min
    Episode 9: Making Her Mark: Techpreneur, Toni Robinson

    Episode 9: Making Her Mark: Techpreneur, Toni Robinson

    Toni Robinson, a techpreneur who has been breaking barriers in the male-dominated field of tech for over 15 years. She talks about her corporate career dealing with sometimes isolating nature of being one of a hand full of women in her company, and her Big Leap into entrepreneurship that was 5 years in the making.
    Toni drops gems on:
    - dealing with doubts from family as an entrepreneur
    - going from solopreneur to a business that includes contractors
    - packaging skills and knowledge and multiple streams of income
    - growing a business v. creating a brand

    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    - https://Basecamp.com
    - www.repairshopr.com
    - https://www.amazon.com/Will-Test-Business-Waste-Money/dp/0997082305 -
    - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/will-it-fly/
    - https://quickbooks.intuit.com/
    - www.stilettos-n-screwdrivers.com
    - Instagram: @stilettos_n_screwdrivers
    - Twitter: @hottechsns

    Be sure to stay connected:
    www.therealfreedompod.com
    Instagram: @realfreedompod

    • 46 min
    Episode 8: Nik's Notes - My Personal Investment Progress

    Episode 8: Nik's Notes - My Personal Investment Progress

    On this episode, I'm sharing an update on how my own journey into real estate investing is going. I share updates on managing my 9 to 5 and juggling multiple endeavors and interest while also creating a podcast.
    I talk about the challenges I've faced being a "multi-hyphenate" and staying on track with my projects and clients - this is not a perfect system. I'm also sharing some of the tools I use to help me stay organized and productive as I grow.

    Tune in to hear the latest!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    - www.calendly.com
    - www.evernote.com
    - www.tinycalendar.com
    - www.passionplanner.com

    • 16 min
    Episode 7: A Couple of Investors - How This Dynamic Couple Built a Business With Heart

    Episode 7: A Couple of Investors - How This Dynamic Couple Built a Business With Heart

    In the guest chair today, is a dynamic power couple from Louisville, Kentucky.

    Darius and Courtney Pettway, are the founders of Pettway Estates a real estate investment company that specializes in revitalization, community improvement and generational wealth.

    Thought they never intended or even knew that real estate investing was something that they would not only get involved in, but would play a major role in their future vision, they have found success and new ways to serve the communities they love.

    Topics Discussed:
    - Building a Team
    - Revitalizing Neighborhoods
    - Taking special care of the elderly in the community
    - Getting started in Real Estate Investing
    - Finding Private Investors
    - Creating Property Packets
    - Building a Professional Business


    Links Mentioned in This Episode
    www.Investopedia.com
    www.ThanMerrill.com

    Connect on Instagram:
    Pettway Estates – @pettwayestates, @dariuspettway,
    The Real Freedom Pod – @therealfreedompod
    #realfreedompodcast

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 6: Nik's Notes - Mortgage Basics: What Lenders Look For

    Episode 6: Nik's Notes - Mortgage Basics: What Lenders Look For

    In this episode I talk a bit about the 4 basic areas lenders review when pre-approving or pre-qualifying borrowers. I also touch on some tips to improve credit and apps that are helpful for monitoring credit.

    Resources mentioned:
    www.creditkarma.com
    www.creditsesame.com
    www.fico.com
    www.myfico.com

    • 16 min
    Episode 5: A Leap of Faith: Kendra Barnes on Adventure and Lessons in Buy and Hold Investing

    Episode 5: A Leap of Faith: Kendra Barnes on Adventure and Lessons in Buy and Hold Investing

    On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kendra Barnes, Real Estate Investor and creator of The Key Resource. Kendra's business is based in D.C. and she shares her insights on wealth building, her journey along with her husband from newbie investors to owning and managing multiple units, and why promoting education about real estate investing is especially important for the women and the Black community .

    We talk about funding, Kendra's personal money story, "house hacking" and much more. Be sure to listen in!

    Show Notes:

    Book: Long Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties, by David Green, available on Amazon.com
    https://www.amazon.com/Long-Distance-Real-Estate-Investing-State/dp/0997584750/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

    www.TheKeyResource.info

    www.Nikthebanker.com

    Cashflow Game:
    https://www.amazon.com/CASHFLOW-Board-Exclusive-Strategy-Delivered/dp/B00M085AMI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522856920&sr=8-2&

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

5 Ratings

Steph.Redd ,

Great tips & Info🙌🏽

Thank you for sharing 💕💕Love the tips I’ve been receiving 🙌🏽 Super Helpful

rcarter236 ,

Informative, entertaining and uplifting.

I love Nik approach to the podcast. She admits to being new to the podcast genre but every episode gets better. So far my fav is episode 5, the power couple from Kentucky. If you’re into investing or real estate or you just want to hear about real positive impactful stories from other entrepreneurs, add this podcast to your play list.

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