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Norberto Rodriguez, the Founding President of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), is a dedicated entrepreneur, real estate agent, and investor with decades of real estate experience under his belt. He is a true expert in real estate and he is with us on the show today to share his experience in continuing a legacy his father started and scaling it to pass onto his children. 
 
Listen to this episode to learn what makes a successful real estate professional and how you can become an effective leader in your organization today!
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode
 
00:00 Introduction
01:18 What is Norberto’s background?
02:23 How does Norberto deal with the pressure of family legacy?
03:33 How did Norberto’s sales background help him achieve success in real estate?
05:38 What is Norberto’s advice for people who want to get into real estate?
07:40 What is one thing that can help you become successful in real estate?
08:43 What is NAHREP?
11:09 How important is networking in real estate?
13:02 What are the biggest deal makers and deal breakers in real estate?
16:44 Where does Norberto’s passion to help and give back come from?
18:42 What are Norberto’s priorities as a leader?
20:12 What is the biggest challenge in being a leader?
21:39 What is Norberto passionate about outside real estate?
23:15 How is Norberto introducing his children to real estate?
25:35 How can you get in touch with Norberto and his team?
 
Quotables
 
“The pressure is always there. It’s just as you get older and you get more experience, it’s learning how to manage that pressure.”
 
“Don’t be afraid to take that leap of faith. If you do enough due diligence on any property, you’ll gain that confidence.”
 
“Being the leader is not only having the vision, but actually also applying effective listening.”

Links
 
Instagram: Norberto Rodriguez Jr.
https://www.instagram.com/ct_real_investor/



Website: RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast 
 
Instagram: RCN Capital
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
 
Website: REI INK
https://rei-ink.com/ 

Chris Branchetti is the Vice President of BCHH Title, who boasts a strong track record in private lending, MLS transactions, and handling a variety of property portfolios. Chris is with us on the show today to give us expert insights on today’s market and how real estate professionals can minimize risk of fraud, among many other things. 
 
Listen to this episode to learn more about finding the right title company, protecting your business from fraud, and how you can achieve success in real estate today!
 
Key talking Points of the Episode
 
00:00 Introduction
01:03 What made Chris decide to get into this industry?
02:05 How has Chris’ athletic background influenced his work ethic?
04:04 What is the story behind BCHH Title?
07:02 What is the importance of a SOC Certification?
10:58 How can real estate professionals minimize their risk of fraud?
13:10 What should people be looking for in their title companies?
15:50 How can new entrepreneurs achieve success in today’s economy?
16:51 How does the tokenization of real estate work?
19:08 What is the importance of networking in real estate?
21:47 What makes Chris’ leadership style in BCHH Title successful?
23:12 How can you find the right mentor that will help you grow?
25:57 What is Chris’ advice for young leaders today?
27:41 What are the biggest deal breakers and deal makers in real estate?
28:33 What does the future look like for title and servicing businesses?
31:11 What are Chris’ goals for BCHH Title?
32:44 What is Chris passionate about outside real estate?
33:26 How can you connect with Chris?
 
Quotables
 
“When you’re in the business of moving money and managing other people’s money, you have to have a level of protection to ensure that where you’re sending the money is accurate.”
 
“Reliability, scalability, and consistency – those are three things that I think are paramount when I’m sitting across the table from a customer and what we do well.”
 
“If you don’t have the liquidity or capital for investing, look into the tokenization of real estate. You can get into real estate investing by buying real estate at fractions of a cost, which is tokenization in real estate, known as block chain.”
 
Links
 
Website: BCHH Title
https://www.bchhtitle.com
 
LinkedIn: Chris Branchetti
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-branchetti
 
Website: RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast 
 
Instagram: RCN Capital
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
 
Website: REI INK
https://rei-ink.com/ 

Amy Kame is the Managing Director of the National Private Lenders Association and the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer of National Private Lenders Conference, Private Lender Law, and Private Lender Title. She is with us on the show to talk about her journey in private lending and leading multiple successful organizations.
 
Listen now to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at the NPLA and how you can grow into an effective leader for your organization! 
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode
 
00:00 Introduction
01:26 How important are relationships in real estate?
02:53 How has Amy’s athletic background influenced her leadership today?
06:02 What got Amy into the lending industry?
09:09 What are the biggest challenges in the lending industry today?
12:21 Why is it important to make time for yourself if you want to succeed?
16:14 What does Amy’s vetting process look like?
19:53 How does Amy’s education influence the way she works today?
23:08 What is the biggest deal breaker or deal maker in real estate?
26:10 How can you grow towards leadership in your career?
28:10 How did Amy’s coaching experience contribute to her leadership skills?
30:21 What are the goals of the National Private Lenders Association?
31:41 How does the NPLA keep up with regulations and policies that affect the industry?
35:14 What is Amy’s best moment as an athlete?
 
Quotables
 
“Any of our organizations, we have to make sure that our values long-term are going to be aligned, and so we don’t get into these relationships lightly. We make sure that we’re doing right by our members.”
 
“I knew I could be successful because I could sit back and I could take in information, really read and understand what our members needs are, and then be able to take that information and execute for them.”
 
“A good leader to me enjoys everyone else’s success more than their own.”
 
Links
 
Website: RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast 
 
Instagram: RCN Capital
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
 
Website: REI INK
https://rei-ink.com/ 

Danae Hill is the EVP of Auction Operations at Williams & Williams with decades of experience as a real estate agent before shifting her focus towards real estate investing. She is on the show with us today to talk about real estate opportunities in auctions and more. 
 
Listen now to learn more about how communication can help you achieve success in real estate, how to find great deals in auctions, and why you should start getting involved in them!
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode
 
00:00 Introduction
01:10 What is Danae’s background?
02:05 What has Danae learned through years of being a real estate agent?
03:50 How important has communication been in Danae’s journey?
05:32 How did Danae’s mentors help her get to where she is today?
07:54 What should entrepreneurs focus on to achieve success in business?
09:07 How can you improve your level of communication?
11:01 What has it been like for Danae to be the EVP of Auction Operations at Williams & Williams?
12:32 What is a successful auction like?
14:50 What kind of investors can find great deals in auctions?
16:37 What are the benefits of building relationships with auction houses?
19:02 What is the biggest deal breaker or deal maker in auctions?
20:24 What is Danae’s favorite part of her journey at Williams & Williams?
21:10 How has Danae’s agent background helped her at Williams & Williams?
22:35 What is Danae passionate about outside of real estate?
 
Quotables
 
“The real estate business is driven by relationships, so as you develop those relationships, that’s where a lot of business comes from.”
 
“Communication is the core of my character, so my rule is I’m always answering emails, if my phone rings, I answer it. I’m constantly making myself available to have those conversations.”
 
“If I’m negotiating a deal with a buyer, I’m gonna be clear and concise in my message, and I’m gonna be comfortable with silence so I don’t have to fill every pause in communication with words.”
 
Links
 
Website: Williams & Williams
https://www.williamsauction.com
 
Website: RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast 
 
Instagram: RCN Capital
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
 
Website: REI INK
https://rei-ink.com/ 

David Richter is a real estate investor, author, and the founder and owner of Simple CFO Solutions. He took the Profit First system developed by Mike Michalowicz and turned it into Profit First for Real Estate Investing, designed specifically to empower real estate professionals to make more profit and achieve financial freedom by gaining financial clarity and having control over their business finances. 
 
Listen now to learn more about the importance of managing your business’ finances and how the Profit First system can help you generate more profit as a business owner!
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode
 
00:00 Introduction
00:40 What is David’s background?
02:42 How important is networking in real estate investing?
04:44 What was the turning point that gave David the idea for Simple CFO Solutions?
08:28 How does helping business owners with their numbers help change people’s lives?
10:44 How does the Profit First system help provide financial clarity?
13:13 What was it like for David to take the leap of faith for Simple CFO Solutions?
20:40 How does David’s passion give him confidence to do what he does best?
23:29 Why did David decide to start a podcast?
25:22 What has been the most challenging part of starting a podcast?
27:06 What is the biggest deal maker and deal breaker in business?
29:50 How important is your team to the success of your business?
33:48 How did David get to writing Profit First for Real Estate Investing?
36:39 Where can you get a copy of Profit First for Real Estate Investing?
 
Quotables
 
“I would say networking is paramount. I don’t know if that’s a cliche statement now, but it is very true – your network is your net worth.”
 
“If you’re a real estate investor, you have to have that element of faith of diving into it and getting it up and running.”
 
“I want you to know that the key to any good thing here is the ability to ask great questions and to make your point as simple as possible.”
 
Links
 
Free Book: Profit First for Real Estate Investing
https://www.simplecfo.com/rcn
 
Book: Crucial Conversations
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822
 
Website: RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast 
 
Instagram: RCN Capital
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
 
Website: REI INK
https://rei-ink.com/ 

Suzanne Andresen is the President and CRO of REI Ink, a leading real estate publication in the US and one of Uncontested Investing’s biggest partners in the real estate space. She is on the show today to give a little bit of her insights on the challenges of the housing market and what solutions we can provide as real estate investors. 
 
Listen now to learn more about REI Ink, how they are helping real estate investors move forward in different market conditions, and why Suzanne is passionate about educating people about the real estate investing space!
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode
 
00:00 Introduction
01:23 What is causing the housing shortage in the US today?
02:31 How can the government help more people acquire homes?
06:37 How has REI Ink grown through the years?
08:54 What kind of impact has REI Ink had on real estate investors across the country?
09:43 What challenges does REI Ink face with a fully virtual structure?
11:19 How has Suzanne adjusted to being the president of REI Ink?
13:09 What is the biggest thing that can help investors succeed in real estate?
15:40 Why is it important to establish boundaries as you build your real estate portfolio?
17:59 How can your due diligence impact the success of your investment?
20:06 What is the best way to deal with deadlines?
22:58 What is the biggest deal maker or deal breaker in real estate?
25:02 Why is communication such an important factor in real estate investing?
27:05 How important is networking in real estate investing?
29:47 What is Suzanne passionate about outside of real estate?



Quotables
 
“To me, it’s easier to answer a need in the moment than showing up on Monday and having 15, now significant needs, that require time.”
 
“Don’t extend yourself, don’t go out on a whim and think you can make it work. Make sure it works based upon the information and the due diligence you do behind that is paramount.” 
 
“There’s a lot of information and new stuff for you to understand how to make your investment shine and make it a long term engagement for whatever the next step is.”
 
Links
 
Website: RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast 
 
Instagram: RCN Capital
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
 
Website: REI INK
https://rei-ink.com/