Pending and Trending

Deidre Quinn

Pending and Trending Podcast with Deidre Quinn explores wealth-building, financial freedom, and smart investing strategies beyond just real estate. With over 20 years of experience as a Realtor and investor, Deidre shares practical insights alongside entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts on creating passive income, building multiple revenue streams, and developing the mindset needed for long-term success. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or looking to grow your financial future, this podcast delivers real-world strategies to help you build lasting wealth.

  1. 6d ago

    How to Protect Real Estate Wealth with Debt Funds | Whitney Elkins-Hutten

    ⭐ Is your real estate portfolio truly diversified, or are you exposed to market turns? Real estate strategist Whitney Elkins-Hutten joins host Deidre Quinn to explain why owning physical properties is only half the equation when building generational wealth. 🎉 Whitney breaks down her journey from an accidental house flipper to managing large-scale portfolios. She details how to analyze market cycles, avoid major red flags in passive investments, and generate stable, monthly income through real estate debt funds. 🎙 What you'll learn: ✔️ The turning point that shifted Whitney from active flipping to passive investing ✔️ How to evaluate risk across different layers of the capital stack ✔️ Essential red flags to watch for in deal structures and sponsor terms ✔️ Key lessons from Whitney's book, Money for Tomorrow, on securing family wealth 📺 If you want to build predictable income and protect your real estate portfolio against market shifts, this episode is for you. 🎧 HOSTED BY: Deidre Quinn 👤 GUEST: Whitney Elkins-Hutten – Financial Mentor I Real Estate Investor I Author of Money For Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, founder of AshWealth.com, and author of the bestselling book Money for Tomorrow. With a portfolio exceeding $800M in real estate across multifamily, self-storage, and car washes, she helps professionals and business owners grow and protect wealth through tax-efficient, passive investment strategies.  _____________ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH WHITNEY ELKINS-HUTTEN • Website – Ash Wealth: https://ashwealth.com/ • Website – Passive Investing: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/welcome-whitney/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyHuttenInvesting/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyhutten/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Protect Real Estate Wealth with Debt Funds | Whitney Elkins-Hutten
  2. Aug 13

    From W-2 to Wealth: Building Parallel Income Streams Without Quitting Your Day Job

    🚀 Quitting your W2 job overnight is not the only way to achieve financial freedom. In this episode, Deidre Quinn talks with real estate developer Aaron Ameen about building wealth on parallel tracks. Aaron explains why maintaining job stability gives you the leverage to make calculated investments, sharing his transition from single family rentals to developing $10M luxury residential assisted living facilities in Houston. 🎙 In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ The importance of maintaining a day job while building passive income ✔️ How to plan and execute a multi-year investment strategy ✔️ Insights into developing luxury assisted living homes ✔️ The role of mindset and intentionality in financial success ✔️ Navigating challenges and pivoting in real estate investments 🎧 HOSTED BY: Deidre Quinn 👤 GUEST: Aaron Ameen – Strategy & Finance Consultant, Investor & Host of Own Your Upside Aaron Ameen is a real estate developer, host of the Own Your Upside podcast, and author. Alongside his wife and business partner, Andrea, he leads development and investment projects with a focus on complex deal structuring and creative financing. Aaron regularly shares insights on real estate, entrepreneurship, and long-term value creation.  📈 Stream the full episode to hear Aaron's practical advice on taking control of your financial future. _____________ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH AARON AMEEN • Website: https://aaronameen.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-ameen/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.ameen/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronameenreicoach/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    From W-2 to Wealth: Building Parallel Income Streams Without Quitting Your Day Job
  3. Aug 6

    The SEAD Blueprint: Building Freedom Through Real Estate | Jason Wojo

    How do you build a real estate business that runs without you? Jason Wojo joins Deidre Quinn on Pending and Trending to break down the SEAD Process (Strategize, Eliminate, Automate, Delegate) four steps in a fixed order for owners who want to work fewer hours without earning less. Jason is CEO of Lifeonaire, a broker, and author of Business for Life. His argument: most owners build the company first and never stop to decide what they want their life to look like, so the business takes every waking hour and life gets the crumbs. He and Deidre work through what to do about it - the work to cut before automating anything, where AI actually helps and where Jason flatly won't use it, and which real estate assets are genuinely passive versus a second job in disguise. 🎙 WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY ✔️ Why the four SEAD steps only work in order ✔️ MUD: the meaningless, unnecessary, and distracting work to clear off your plate first ✔️ The two things Jason refuses to use AI for, and why AI-written copy costs you client trust ✔️ The reserve account to have before your first rental - and which assets are actually passive _____________ 🎧 HOSTED BY: Deidre Quinn 👤 GUEST: Jason Wojo, Ph.D. – CEO of Life On Air, Business Coach & Author Dr. Jason Wojo is the CEO of Lifeonaire, author of Business for Life, and a recovering scientist with two BS, MS, and PhD degrees who helps entrepreneurs and real estate professionals break free from hustle culture. He specializes in teaching his signature SEAD process to help business owners build highly profitable, life-first businesses and create generational wealth.  🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH JASON WOJO: • Website: https://lifeonaire.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjasonwojo • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwojo_official/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonwojo/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    The SEAD Blueprint: Building Freedom Through Real Estate | Jason Wojo
  4. Jul 23

    $250K is all it takes to invest like the ultra-wealthy

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Henry Yoshida, Co-Founder and CEO of Rocket Dollar, to explore how self-directed IRAs are transforming retirement investing. Henry shares why traditional retirement accounts may no longer provide enough diversification, how investors can use retirement funds to invest in real estate and private companies, and the common mistakes to avoid when using self-directed retirement accounts. Whether you're a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or high-income professional, this episode offers valuable insights into building long-term wealth through alternative investments. Special offer: Use promo code DEIDREQUINN300 when signing up through our guest's website to receive $300 off your signup.  🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Henry Yoshida – Co-Founder & CEO, Rocket Dollar Henry Yoshida is the Co-founder and CEO of Rocket Dollar, a fintech platform that empowers individuals to invest tax-advantaged retirement funds into alternative assets. As a CFP® professional and licensed real estate agent with years of financial services leadership, he specializes in building high-performing teams and helping clients break free from traditional Wall Street constraints to achieve their ultimate financial goals.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ What a self-directed IRA is and how it differs from traditional retirement accounts ✔️ Why diversification beyond stocks and mutual funds matters more than ever ✔️ How to invest retirement funds in real estate, private equity, and startups ✔️ Common IRS prohibited transactions and mistakes investors should avoid ✔️ Why wealthy investors build diversified portfolios using alternative assets 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Henry Yoshida: 🌐 Website → https://www.rocketdollar.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/henrythecfp/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryyoshida/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    $250K is all it takes to invest like the ultra-wealthy
  5. Jul 9

    How to Become Financially Free Using Cash Flow Instead of Savings

    🚀 What if financial freedom isn't about saving millions—but about creating consistent cash flow? In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples and author of The Work Optional Blueprint, to challenge traditional retirement planning. Chris shares why he walked away from Wall Street, how he became financially independent in his 20s, recovered after losing over $1 million during the recession, and the mindset shifts that help investors create lasting passive income. From real estate and alternative investments to AI's role in financial advice, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on building wealth. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest: 🏡 Chris Miles – Financial Strategist, Founder of Money Ripples, Author & Podcast Host Chris Miles is the founder of Money Ripples, author of Work Optional Blueprint, and host of the Money Ripples Podcast. A former financial advisor, he is known for his approach to building passive income outside traditional Wall Street strategies and has been featured in outlets including CNN Money, BiggerPockets, and Entrepreneurs on Fire. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why traditional retirement strategies often fail investors ✔️ The difference between accumulating wealth and generating cash flow ✔️ Chris' "Get Lean, Get Liquid, Get Out" framework for financial freedom ✔️ How passive income can make work optional years earlier than expected ✔️ Why investors should think critically before relying on AI for financial advice 🎵 Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or someone looking to achieve financial freedom faster, this episode delivers practical strategies and fresh perspectives on building lasting wealth. 💼 Connect with Chris Miles: 🌐 Website → https://www.moneyripples.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/chris.miles9177/ 🔗 LinkedIn  → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscmiles 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Become Financially Free Using Cash Flow Instead of Savings
  6. Jul 2

    How Private Lending Builds Wealth Without Owning Rentals

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, Deidre Quinn sits down with Loren G. Wernette, Founder and CEO of REI Transactional, to explore the world of private lending, real estate debt funds, and passive investing. Loren shares his journey from agriculture and marketing into real estate entrepreneurship, explains how private debt funds work, and discusses the strategies he uses to protect investor capital while generating consistent returns. Whether you're an active real estate investor or a busy professional looking to diversify your portfolio, this episode is packed with valuable insights on building long-term wealth. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Loren G. Wernette – Founder & CEO, REI Transactional Loren Wernette is the founder and CEO of REI Transactional, managing two private real estate debt funds that build generational wealth for accredited investors. Based in North Carolina, the firm specializes in short-term bridge loans across the Southeast secured by first-position commercial liens. Built from the ground up to provide reliable capital, he pairs his operator background with active involvement in local real estate communities like TREX and TREIA.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ How private real estate debt funds generate returns for investors ✔️ Loren's journey from real estate investor to private lender ✔️ Risk management strategies for protecting investor capital ✔️ Common mistakes investors make when using private financing ✔️ How busy professionals can build wealth through passive real estate investing 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Loren G. Wernette: 🌐 Website → https://www.reitransactional.com/home 🌐 Website → https://www.reihighyield.com/home 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/loren.wernette 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/investwithloren/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-wernette-8124a441/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How Private Lending Builds Wealth Without Owning Rentals
  7. Jun 25

    How to Build Passive Income Without Quitting Your Day Job

    🚀 In this inspiring episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with entrepreneur, author, and relationship marketing expert JORDAN L. ADLER to discuss the principles behind his bestselling book Beach Money. Jordan shares how he built a life centered on flexibility, residual income, and meaningful relationships. From the power of compounding effort and passive income strategies to the importance of authentic human connection in an AI-driven world, this conversation offers actionable insights for real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build long-term success. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Jordan L. Adler -  Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker & Relationship Marketing Expert Jordan L. Adler is a highly successful entrepreneur, network marketing professional, and the author of the best-selling book Beach Money. He is widely known for his expertise in relationship marketing and for teaching others how to build residual income to achieve financial freedom. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The core philosophy behind Beach Money and residual income ✔️ Why relationship marketing is more important than ever ✔️ How to increase your lifetime customer value ✔️ The role of AI and technology in the future of business ✔️ Practical ways to build trust, loyalty, and referrals 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, entrepreneur, or business owner, this episode offers valuable insights for creating sustainable success and stronger relationships. 💼 Connect with JORDAN L. ADLER: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/jordanladler/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/beachmoneyjordan/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanladler/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Build Passive Income Without Quitting Your Day Job
  8. Jun 18

    How to Spot Profitable Real Estate Deals Before Everyone Else

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Atlanta entrepreneur, real estate investor, and private lender Abraham Gray. Abraham shares his journey from selling sports cards as a teenager to building a diversified portfolio that includes martial arts gyms, axe-throwing venues, rental properties, and a thriving private lending business. He discusses the biggest mistakes investors make, current real estate trends, tax-saving strategies, and how he's teaching the next generation about wealth building and entrepreneurship. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Abraham Gray – Real Estate Investor, Private Lender & Entrepreneur Abraham Gray is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, real estate investor, and lender. He has built a diverse portfolio, including martial arts gyms and axe-throwing venues. He is also an active real estate investor and operates a lending business that provides capital for fix-and-flip projects throughout the Atlanta-area. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Abraham transitioned from sports cards to multiple successful businesses ✔️ The biggest mistakes new real estate investors make ✔️ How to properly analyze and underwrite flip opportunities ✔️ Current Atlanta real estate trends and creative financing strategies ✔️ How to build generational wealth and teach financial literacy to your children ✔️ The importance of learning from mistakes and scaling businesses strategically 🎵 Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, agent, or aspiring business owner, this episode offers valuable insights on building wealth, managing risk, and creating long-term financial freedom. 💼 Connect with Abraham Gray: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/abrahamgrayofficial/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/abraham.gray.980/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-gray-8776a925/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Spot Profitable Real Estate Deals Before Everyone Else
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Pending and Trending Podcast with Deidre Quinn explores wealth-building, financial freedom, and smart investing strategies beyond just real estate. With over 20 years of experience as a Realtor and investor, Deidre shares practical insights alongside entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts on creating passive income, building multiple revenue streams, and developing the mindset needed for long-term success. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or looking to grow your financial future, this podcast delivers real-world strategies to help you build lasting wealth.