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How do you stay laser-focused in your business? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Marilyn Moedinger, Marilyn talks about her background in construction and architecture, her experience restoring an old farmhouse that has been in the family since 1730! She shares stories from her travels around the world and how this has shaped her view on vernacular architecture.
Tune in to this episode as Marilyn shares how investing in an area you are familiar with can pay off, as well as the superpower she would choose if able!


[00:01 - 01:09] Opening Segment
We welcome, Marilyn Moedinger!Marilyn is an architectBackground in construction, estimating, project management, and architecture[01:10 - 26:01] Investing In Real Estate: From Necessity To Strategy
Being able to read the structure of older buildings and adapt building techniquesStructural lessons can be learned from old buildingsResearching vernacular residential architectureExploring urban architecture from different erasThe importance of understanding the local climate[26:02 - 33:46] THE FINAL FOUR
What's the worst job that you ever had?Clean out a crawlspace saturated by cat peeWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“The Owl and the Pussy-cat” by Edward LearWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Speaking different languagesWhat does success mean to you?Marilyn says, “To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children to earn the appreciation of honest critics.”

Connect with Marilyn Moedinger: 
Website: Runcible Studios
LinkedIn: Marilyn Moedinger
Twitter: @mwmoedinger
Instagram: @runciblestudios


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“One of the most important things to be able to do as I think as an architect, and also as real estate investors is to be able to read structure.” – Marilyn Moedinger


“For me, having a balance. I say no to a lot more these days than I used to, and that's hard, but it's important.” – Marilyn Moedinger
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How can you leverage the power of Twitter in business? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Kevin Clark, Kevin explores how Twitter has become a necessary tool for networking and building relationships. He brings his 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, as well as 15 years teaching real estate and economics at NYU, to the table.
Tune in to this episode as Kevin shares his insights on leveraging Twitter for business success, navigating a career in real estate, understanding NOI, and more!


[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment
We welcome, Kevin Clark!Kevin is an experienced real estate professional and professor at NYUReal estate professionals are leveraging Twitter to create business models[01:13 - 27:19] Leveraging Twitter In The Real Estate World
Real estate experience is important but classroom learning can help accelerate the processComfort level to have a fact-based rather than emotion-basedFocus on commercial buildings in Brooklyn and ManhattanThe banking sector is a mess that affects capitalThe balance sheets of banks were a mess and not lending easilyThe opportunity created by legislative changes in Ney York CityThe rent-stabilized market has seen a lot of supply and not much demand[27:20 - 35:18] THE FINAL FOUR
What's the worst job that you ever had?Worked as a finishing carpenterWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“Never Split The Difference” by Christopher Voss, Tahl RazWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Learn how to codeWhat does success mean to you?Kevin Clark says, “I recognize now that spending time with them and the family is so invaluable.”

Connect with Kevin Clark: 
Website: Kevin Clark
LinkedIn: Kevin Clark
Twitter: @cribdilla


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Tweetable Quotes:
“You're going to get to see all the benefit of all the mistakes that everybody made, and they're not going to be your fault.” – Kevin Clark


“I like to compare real estate to poker. Poker is not gambling. There is a chance, but it's probabilities.” –  Kevin Clark
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What does it take to be young, have fun, and be financially free? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Leanna Haakons, Leanna is the entrepreneurial force behind Black Hawk Financial, a business development and marketing firm she founded in 2014. Working to make financial literacy more accessible, Leanna released her best-selling book Young, Fun & Financially Free, with all proceeds donated to WE Charity. 
Tune in to this episode as Leanna shares her tips to achieve financial literacy, investing strategies, and building credit from scratch!


[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment
We welcome, Leanna Haakons!Leanna is the founder of Black Hawk FinancialShe is the author of the book, “Young, Fun, Financial Free”[01:13 - 29:37] Navigating The Risky World Of Investing
How to become independent by investingInvesting is not just about stocks and the stock marketRisk equals rewardsCrypto is still speculativeBe wary of too-good-to-be-true investmentsRebuilding credit after bankruptcyTaking a short-term change of lifestyle for long-term gain [29:38 - 37:40] THE FINAL FOUR
What's the worst job that you ever had?Worked as a junior financial advisorWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“Power Moves” By Lauren McGoodwinWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?She wants to be a better singerWhat does success mean to you?Leanna Haakons says, “Living your happiest life without constraints and without guidelines that have been set forth for you by people outside of yourself.”

Connect with Leanna Haakons: 
Website: Leanna Haakons
LinkedIn: Leanna Haakons
Facebook: @LeannaHaakons




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Tweetable Quotes:
“Risk equals rewards, the more you're willing to risk with your money and you're investing, quite often the more you will be rewarded.” – Leanna Haakons


“Just finding more and more ways to instill the value of a dollar in youth, I think is a great way to start and I was very lucky to have that myself.” – Leanna Haakons
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What strategies did Tim Grillot implement to achieve success in his short-term and long-term rental businesses? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Tim Grillot, Tim is the proud owner of six STRs (four in the Smokies and two in Gulf Shores) and eleven LTRs. He began investing in real estate at the age of seventeen. His passion for providing people with quality accommodations for their vacations and wonderful homes to love has led him to make the move away from a lucrative career as an executive to a position as an agent at the short-term shop.


Tune in to this episode as Tim Grillot reveals his insight on supply chain logistics, identifying markets with growth potential!


[00:01 - 02:21] Opening Segment
We welcome, Tim Grillot!Tim is a real estate investor, short-term rental owner, and real estate agent from the Smokey Mountains of TennesseeHe was in the W2 world for 16 years before transitioning to full-time real estate

[02:22 - 25:56] Building An Empire Of Short-Term And Long-Term Rentals
How he bought his first house and became an accidental landlordObsessed with owning a vacation propertyHow he and his wife sold everything and moved into an RV to embrace the simple lifeThe division of labor between him and his wifeBuilding a house hack-type situation in Ten

[25:57 - 31:23] THE FINAL FOUR
What's the worst job that you ever had?Worked on a carwash washing semi-trucksWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“The Go-Giver” By Bob Burg and John David MannWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Learn how to play an instrumentWhat does success mean to you?Tim Grillot says, “Finding the right balance in your life and finding your purpose.”

Connect with Tim Grillot: 
Facebook: Tim Grillot




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Tweetable Quotes:
“We're put on this planet to work and serve people and I'm a big believer in that. And, so now it's more about getting fulfillment out to what we do and we really enjoy hosting people and we really enjoy, honestly making a nice place for people to live with our long-term rentals.” – Tim Grillot


“People do things in their life that they enjoy all the time and spend money on it and don't worry about it. And for us, we've just kind of turned this real estate investing into something we enjoy.” – Tim Grillot



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Jeff Davis, “The Supply Chain Investor”, has been a global sales executive for a Fortune 200 logistics company since 2005 and has been active in Real Estate since 2015. Jeff is an owner/operator of Bridgestone Holdings, LLC maintaining a portfolio of rental properties and fixing and flipping single-family houses in Houston and surrounding areas. 
Tune in to this episode as Jeff Davis reveals his insight on supply chain logistics, identifying markets with growth potential!


[00:01 - 02:21] Opening Segment
We welcome, Jeff Davis!Jeff is a global logistics sales executive and a real estate investorHe has been investing in single-family rentals since 2014 and has since scaled up to multi-family and industrial warehousing [02:22 - 21:56] Investing And Finding Success In Industrial Real Estate
Industrial warehouses are one of the hottest asset classes due to online shoppingInvesting in industrial real estate requires finding strong operators who have been successful in the pastNetworking and social media can be used to find these operatorsBrokers are also a great source of information on who is closing deals

[21:57 - 27:33] THE FINAL FOUR
What's the worst job that you ever had?Worked as a waiterWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“Who Not How” by Dan Sullivan“Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert KiyosakiWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Learn how to do magic tricksWhat does success mean to you?Jeff Davis says, “Success is having a God-fearing family and health.”

Connect with Jeff Davis: 
LinkedIn: Jeff Davis
Instagram: Jeff Davis
Facebook: Jeff Davis


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Tweetable Quotes:
“I'm not reinventing the wheel, I'm just making it, and I'm just copying it.” – Jeff Davis
“The commercial brokers are the ones with all the data, the commercial brokers if you want to get into the office building space. Call the brokers, they know. If you want to know what market is down and which one is up, call the brokers.” – Jeff Davis
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Danny Randazzo is the managing partner at PassiveInvesting.com where they help accredited investors achieve their financial goals and generate passive income. PassiveInesting.com has over One Billion in assets and focuses on institutional quality multifamily properties, self-storage facilities, express car washes, hospitality, and lending.
Tune in to this episode as Danny Randazzo talks about his experience in business and his strategies for success!


[00:01 - 03:59] Opening Segment
We welcome, Danny Randazzo!Danny is one of the co-founders of Managing Partners of PassiveInvesting.comHow he shifted his focus to Class A newer products built within the last 5 to 10 years 

[04:00 - 22:18] Capital Preservation Strategies
His company provides great educational products and seminarsCapital preservation, multi-family opportunities, self-storage, and express car wash spaceHis emphasis on being in charge of one’s own money and wealthHis lending business launched a year and a half ago with 169 million in loans to dateHis investment goal is to buy at a discount, fix up, and list quickly to turn a profit

[22:19 - 33:06] THE FINAL FOUR
What's the worst job that you ever had?Worked at a lawn mowing businessWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“The Roadmap to Financial Success” by Danny RandazzoWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?To be fluent in ItalianWhat does success mean to you?Danny Randazzo says, “The ultimate definition of success is really being fulfilled with who you are, what you do, and who you can help.”MFIN CONFERENCE - June 12-14 in Charlotte
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Connect with Danny Randazzo: 
Website: Passive Investing
LinkedIn: Danny Randazzo


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Tweetable Quotes:
“Be in charge of their money, be in charge of your wealth and your personal portfolio. Don't rely on others to manage it for you. You need to be the champion for that.” – Danny Randazzo


“What really separates entrepreneurs from being productive or successful in their own right versus being highly successful and highly effective. It takes not only hard wo
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