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Hello, and thank you for joining us today on "The Gentle Art of Crushing It!" podcast, where we focus on learning and sharing with our listeners all there is to know about how to create success in our lives. This show stands on the shoulders of Giants. Our mission is to empower and inspire our listeners to create the life of their dreams whilst having a blast in the process. Let's celebrate life together! Welcome to the show.

The Gentle Art of Crushing It‪!‬ The Gentle Art of Crushing It

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 42 Ratings

Hello, and thank you for joining us today on "The Gentle Art of Crushing It!" podcast, where we focus on learning and sharing with our listeners all there is to know about how to create success in our lives. This show stands on the shoulders of Giants. Our mission is to empower and inspire our listeners to create the life of their dreams whilst having a blast in the process. Let's celebrate life together! Welcome to the show.

    EP 199: Brian Kochendorfer and Randy Smith - Increasing MF rents with predictable tax and insurance in Midwest Markets

    EP 199: Brian Kochendorfer and Randy Smith - Increasing MF rents with predictable tax and insurance in Midwest Markets

    Brian Kochendorfer is the Managing Member of Arc Equity Group, a Chicago-based real estate investment firm specializing in acquiring and operating apartment properties in the Midwest. Brian is a general partner in 700 units and limited partner in over 400 apartment units with a total value of approximately $110,000,000. In addition, Brian is President and a Principal at Essex Realty Group, Inc., which has consistently been a top multifamily brokerage firm in Chicago since 1990.  He has 17 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate and has been involved in over $900M in real estate transactions throughout his career, primarily in multifamily. At Arc, Brian leverages his investment and brokerage experience to oversee the firm’s acquisition and operational strategy.



    https://arcequitygroup.com/



    RANDY SMITH

    Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

    • 38 min
    EP 198: Jesse Ray and Doug Clark Aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs' THRIVE in the Growth House

    EP 198: Jesse Ray and Doug Clark Aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs' THRIVE in the Growth House

    Jesse made it to the top of a Fortune 500 Sales Organization (#4 out of 500+ Reps) and realized he hated conference calls and all things corporate.This led Jesse to build a portfolio of single family coliving rentals in Phoenix, AZ. His unique strategy to maximize cash flow with each property by renting out individual furnished rooms led to his rental income surpassing his 6 figure corporate salary.Once he achieved financial freedom Jesse left his W2 to travel the world and startGrowth House.Growth House Living - furnished rentals for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to live and build togetherGrowth House Community - private community of action takers striving for financial freedom Jesse also created "Growth House Podcast" - the weekly entrepreneurship podcast that helps people replace corporate with cash flow.Now, Jesse’s full time job is helping others do what he did by helping his members to design their business around their dream life.



    DOUG CLARK

    Doug Clark is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/

    https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373

    https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/

    • 26 min
    EP 197: Calvin Lowe and Randy Smith - Medical Professional Offsets W2 Income Through Passive Investing

    EP 197: Calvin Lowe and Randy Smith - Medical Professional Offsets W2 Income Through Passive Investing

    Calvin Lowe is a full-time physician in the Division of Emergency and Transport Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He is amidst his 31st academic year at CHLA and serves as the medical director of the Alan Purwin Emergency Transport Program. Calvin has lectured nationally and has served as the course director of multiple national medical conferences. He has given many television, radio, and print interviews. He has been quoted in the Los Angeles Times and has appeared on CNN’s “Larry King Live,” the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) radio and the Animal Planet Channel.He and his wife, Peggy, became passive real estate investors through Vertical Street Ventures in late 2021. In May 2022, they took the next step to become active investors by enrolling in the VSV Academy. They subsequently founded PEACEquity, LLC, with the philosophy of “family, peace of mind and generational wealth.” The name has special meaning because the first four letters are the acronym of the first names of the Lowe family – Peggy, Elizabeth, Austin, and Calvin. Calvin and Peggy became multifamily apartment investing general partners thereafter. Currently their portfolio consists of over 850 doors with properties in Arizona, California, Texas, and Utah.Calvin has served as the master of ceremonies of the VSVCON, the Vertical Streets Ventures National Conference in 2022 and 2023. Calvin and Peggy are also host partners with the Passive Income Club who have monthly meetups in the Southern California area. The aim of the meetups is to educate those who want to achieve the freedom of time through passive income streams.Email: cal@peacequity.com Website: www.peacequity.com



    RANDY SMITH

    Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

    • 31 min
    EP 196: Andrew Freed and Randy Smith - 0-150 small/medium multifamily units in 3 1/2 years while still working a W-2

    EP 196: Andrew Freed and Randy Smith - 0-150 small/medium multifamily units in 3 1/2 years while still working a W-2

    Andrew Freed, started as a project manager on the W2 track, experienced a paradigm shift inspired by Rich Dad Poor Dad, prompting him to pursue financial freedom through real estate. Leveraging his Boston condo with a HELOC, he strategically acquired 10 properties over 2 years, including multifamily units and syndications, and employing creative financing methods. As of present, Andrew oversees a portfolio comprising over 150+ units with an additional 80 units under contract. Andrew emerged as a prominent figure in real estate, specializing in multifamily investments, house-hacking, and syndication. Acknowledged as a distinguished figure in real estate investing, Andrew became the top contributor on BiggerPockets and featured on podcasts such as BiggerPockets Rookie Guest and One Rental at a Time. Committed to community engagement, he regularly presents at real estate meetups, fostering connections and sharing expertise. Andrew's ultimate goal is traveling the world and empowering others to attain financial freedom through real estate investment.As an agent, I specialize in multifamily properties in and around Worcester. I have helped a multitude of buyers obtain their first househack and start their real estate investing journey. My expertise lies in creative financing, project management, house-hacking, multifamily investing, and self-management. I have a passion for teaching others about the power of real estate investing and financial literacy. My ultimate goal is to travel the world and help thousands of others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.



    RANDY SMITH

    Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

    • 35 min
    EP 195: How to buy your first self storage facility in less than 6 months

    EP 195: How to buy your first self storage facility in less than 6 months

    Marta Cieslak shares insight on self storage investing.



    DOUG CLARK

    Doug Clark is a husband of one, father of six, real estate investor, who is passionate about growth and living life to the fullest! His main goal is to create the life of his dreams and live it on his own terms. He intends on helping as many people as possible to realize this worthy goal for themselves as well. Reach out to him anytime to connect for any reason and you never know he may just have the answer you are looking for! His passions range from his family to being a Christian to studying and implementing success principles, technology, skateboarding, music, and martial arts to name just a few.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a13a68191/

    https://www.facebook.com/doug.clark.3785373

    https://www.instagram.com/thedouglasbrianclark/

    • 30 min
    EP 194 : Dan French and Randy Smith: Multifamily operator with 100+ acquisitions at $2B+ in value with 86 full cycle deals

    EP 194 : Dan French and Randy Smith: Multifamily operator with 100+ acquisitions at $2B+ in value with 86 full cycle deals

    Dan French is on ATX's Investment Committee. He has been a business partner of ATX Founder, Peter Rex, for 1 8 years. He served as CEO of Avesta beginning in 2015 and was instrumental in helping grow it into a company with roughly 500 teammates which was named one of Fortune Magazine’s ‘Best Places to Work’ and ranked top 5 for most apartment renovations.To learn more about this amazing investment opportunity, Portofino Club Apartments by ATX Acquisitions, please click here - https://impactequity.investnext.com/portal/offerings/5843/



    RANDY SMITH

    Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

    • 40 min

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