The 5 Questions Podcast

Mario Lamarre

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  1. Aug 5

    How to Silence Your Inner Critic & Unlock Your Full Potential | Ly Smith

    What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't your competition... but the conversation happening inside your own mind? In this episode of The 5 Questions Podcast, Mario Lamarre sits down with transformational speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Upcycle Coaching, Ly Smith, to explore how your inner dialogue shapes your confidence, leadership, relationships, and business success. After overcoming years of depression and negative self-talk, Ly transformed her life in just eight months and now helps entrepreneurs and high achievers break free from limiting beliefs, silence their inner critic, and unlock their full potential. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✅ How to silence your inner critic ✅ Why high achievers secretly struggle with self-doubt ✅ The difference between living as a Reactor versus a Creator ✅ Practical techniques to overcome limiting beliefs ✅ How mindset influences confidence, leadership, sales, and business success ✅ Why authentic confidence always outperforms fake confidence ✅ Daily habits that create lasting personal transformation Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, coach, salesperson, or someone striving to become the best version of yourself, this conversation is filled with practical insights you can apply immediately. Connect with Ly Smith: https://www.upcyclecoaching.com/

  2. Jul 30

    How to Grow Your Business with AI, Systems & Powerful Networks | Daven Michaels

    Within this episode of The 5 Questions Podcast, Mario Lamarre sits down with New York Times bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Daven Michaels to discuss the future of entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, outsourcing, networking, leverage, and business growth. Daven shares the lessons that helped him build multiple successful companies, including 123Employee, one of the world's pioneering outsourcing firms, and explains why AI is rapidly changing the way entrepreneurs build and scale businesses. In this episode you'll discover: Why your network is your net worth How AI is replacing traditional outsourcing The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling How to create systems that generate freedom Why building communities is the future of business How to reinvent yourself as industries evolve Practical advice for entrepreneurs who want to stay ahead of the competition Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, real estate investor, coach, or founder, this conversation is packed with actionable insights that will help you leverage AI, build stronger relationships, and create a business that works for you—not because of you. Sponsored by:Samuel Castillo & Associates Inchttps://local.cooperators.ca/samuel-castillo-associates-en Connect with Daven: https://davenmichaels.com/https://sjsocialclub.com/cruise/

  3. Jul 21

    How to Scale Your Business Without Burnout | AI, Systems & Entrepreneur Freedom with Stephan Poschik

    Are you building a business... or building yourself another job? In this episode of The Five Questions Podcast, host Mario Lamarre sits down with entrepreneur, business strategist, and Freedom Entrepreneurship Podcast host Stephan Poschik to uncover how entrepreneurs can scale their businesses without sacrificing their freedom. You'll discover: ✅ Why most entrepreneurs accidentally build businesses that trap them✅ How to create scalable systems instead of depending on yourself✅ The founder mindset mistakes that limit growth✅ How AI can automate repetitive work and create leverage✅ Practical strategies for building a business that works for you—not because of you Whether you're a business owner, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or real estate investor, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies to help you scale smarter, reduce overwhelm, and create long-term freedom. Connect with Stephan Poschik▶ Website: https://www.corporate-health-consulting.com/ #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneur #AIAutomation #BusinessSystems #Leadership #FounderMindset #ScaleYourBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Productivity #TheFiveQuestionsPodcast

  4. Jul 14

    Why He Quit Flipping Houses for Land Home Packages | Chris Gavre

    In this episode of The Five Questions Podcast, Mario Lamarre sits down with real estate investor Chris Gavre, who built nearly 150 rental doors before the age of 25 after overcoming addiction, being arrested, and rebuilding his life from scratch. Chris shares how he went from starting a pressure washing business to becoming one of the leading investors using Land Home Packages—a real estate strategy that is more scalable, more predictable, and often less risky than traditional house flipping. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ How Chris built nearly 150 rental units by age 25 ✅ Why he stopped flipping houses ✅ What Land Home Packages are and why they're exploding in popularity ✅ How to invest in real estate with little or no money ✅ The biggest mistakes investors make when scaling too fast ✅ How to find great real estate deals consistently ✅ The importance of networking and building relationships in real estate ✅ A complete walkthrough of one of Chris's Land Home Package projects from acquisition to sale Whether you're a beginner looking to buy your first investment property or an experienced investor searching for a more predictable business model, this interview is packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately. 👇 Let us know in the comments: Would you rather flip houses or build Land Home Packages?

  5. Jun 30

    The Lazy Investor Method: Build Wealth with Rentals Without the Hustle | Melissa Nash

    Are you interested in investing in real estate but don't want a second full-time job? In this episode of The 5 Questions Podcast, host Mario Lamarre sits down with real estate investor and coach Melissa Nash, creator of the Lazy Investor Method, to discuss how investors can build long-term wealth through rental properties without flipping houses, managing contractors, or sacrificing their lifestyle. Melissa shares how she built a multi-million-dollar rental portfolio while working full-time and raising four children, and why having the right systems, property managers, and long-term mindset can outperform the traditional "hustle" approach to real estate investing. In this episode you'll learn: ✔ Why passive real estate investing isn't actually passive—it just requires the right systems. ✔ The biggest mistake new real estate investors make. ✔ Active vs. passive investing: which strategy fits your lifestyle? ✔ How to build wealth without flipping houses. ✔ Why mindset matters more than market conditions. ✔ The importance of setting realistic expectations for long-term success. ✔ How to avoid fake gurus and find mentors who actually help you grow. Whether you're a first-time investor, a busy professional looking for passive income, or an experienced real estate investor wanting more freedom, this conversation offers practical strategies for creating lasting wealth while designing the lifestyle you actually want. 🎙 Connect with Melissa Nash:https://passivelyrichwithrentals.com

  6. Jun 16

    How Smart Investors Use Financing to Build Wealth Faster | Daniel Char

    In this episode, Mario Lamarre sits down with Daniel Char, Principal Broker and Owner of Metal Mortgage, to discuss the financing strategies that separate successful real estate investors from those who struggle to scale. With more than 20 years in the finance industry, Daniel shares practical insights on structuring deals, securing financing, raising capital, managing risk, and building a real estate portfolio the right way. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The biggest financing mistakes investors make ✅ Why understanding your exit strategy is critical ✅ How to scale from your first property to a real portfolio ✅ What lenders are really looking for in an application ✅ Where the biggest opportunities exist in today's Canadian real estate market ✅ How successful investors think differently about financing and leverage ✅ The mindset shift required to attract capital and grow faster Whether you're a new investor, an experienced landlord, or an entrepreneur looking to build long-term wealth through real estate, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can apply immediately. 🎤 Guest: Daniel Char 🌐 https://www.danielchar.com/ Sponsored by:Samuel Castillo & Associates Inchttps://local.cooperators.ca/samuel-castillo-associates-en Interested in networking with top investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts? 🚢 Join us at REI Summit at Sea 2027:https://www.reiatsea.net #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateFinance #DanielChar #MortgageBroker #CanadianRealEstate #InvestorMindset #PassiveIncome #PropertyInvesting #Entrepreneurship #MarioLamarre #The5QuestionsPodcast #REISummitAtSea

  7. Mar 24

    Canada’s Housing Crisis: Can Rent-to-Own Help Young Buyers? | Michael Ruge

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with multifamily developer Michael Ruge live at The REI Summit at Sea and get blunt about why Canada’s housing crisis keeps getting worse. We talk through what actually unlocks new supply — from financing and approvals to better building standards and a rent-to-own path designed to restore hope. In this episode: • Committing to solving the housing crisis as a life mission • Scaling impact through joint ventures and developer collaboration • Why financing favors large players and how that shapes projects • How municipal approvals and zoning delays choke housing supply • Using people, planet, profit, and purpose to guide development • Building for the missing middle with durable materials • Why steel and concrete change maintenance and insurance risk • A zero-deposit rent-to-own model using CMHC-style financing • An investor structure focused on return of capital via loans https://affordableapartments.ca/ Sponsored by: Samuel Castillo & Associates Inc https://local.cooperators.ca/samuel-castillo-associates-en

    Canada’s Housing Crisis: Can Rent-to-Own Help Young Buyers? | Michael Ruge

  8. Jan 27

    How to Build a Powerful Real Estate Brand with Heart, Consistency & Design | Debbi DiMaggio

    Send us Fan Mail We talk with luxury realtor and author Debbi DiMaggio about building a brand rooted in heart, consistency, and design, and how mindset and mentorship turn goals into wins. From visibility to leadership, we share practical ways to show up, lead teams, and turn influence into impact.• Leading with heart across all price points• The Mindset In Motion method and activation• Writing goals, acting before certainty, seeking mentors• Visibility as strategy and design as signal• Consistency as the real competitive edge• Leadership that honors different learning styles• Placing people by strengths and fit• Loving the work to sustain effort• Expanding into media with courses and coaches• Accountability as the bridge from ideas to resultsConnect with Debbi: https://debbidimaggio.com/

    How to Build a Powerful Real Estate Brand with Heart, Consistency & Design | Debbi DiMaggio
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  • Creator
    Mario Lamarre
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
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