CEO Pulse Podcast

• How to let go of bad habits with Rafael Cortez & Justin Thorsdad

  CEO Pulse Mindset Monday Ep 86: The Power of Letting Go with Rafael Cortez & Justin ThorstadIn this episode of Mindset Monday, we explore the art of letting go and how it can transform your personal and professional life. Whether it's shedding old habits, beliefs, or even past successes, we dive deep into the importance of releasing what's no longer serving you in order to make space for growth and new opportunities.Rafael Cortez and Justin Thorstad discuss how often we get stuck by holding onto the past—whether it's comfort, old perceptions, or even the success we’ve already achieved. They break down actionable strategies for letting go of the things that hold us back and how this simple yet powerful practice can elevate your mindset, relationships, and business.This episode is packed with insights on how to move beyond your current limitations, tackle triggers that lead to bad habits, and consciously create a better version of yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in old patterns or struggling to let go of what’s no longer serving you, this episode will offer you the clarity and mindset shifts needed to break free.Timecode:0:00 - Intro.1:30 - Why Letting Go is Crucial for Growth.5:00 - Letting Go of Past Successes and Achievements. 9:45 - Identifying and Overcoming Old Habits and Beliefs.2:00 - The Practice of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness.15:30 - How to Tackle the Triggers of Negative Habits.18:20 - Building New Habits to Replace the Old.22:00 - Letting Go of the Stories We Tell Ourselves.26:30 - The Importance of Self-Love in the Process of Letting Go.30:00 - Final Thoughts: Embracing Change with Love and Confidence.Connect with Justin Thorstad: 📞 Cell: (602) 348-8534 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.justinthorstad.com 📱 Instagram: @justinthorstadFollow Me (Rafael Cortez): 🌐 Website: www.ceopulse.com 📱 Instagram: @rafaelcortezceo 📘 Facebook: @rafaelcortezceo🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform: YouTube: https://youtu.be/VM3_rPKtyPYSubscribe now for more Mindset Monday episodes and transform your approach to success!CEO Pulse | The Real, The Raw & The Mind of Entrepreneurship. Your backstage pass to the stories, strategies, and psychology of top-performing entrepreneurs. Subscribe, like, and share for more!#ceopulse #entrepreneurship #mindset #business #success #growth #lettinggo

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• Wholesale Deals, Faster: Inside InvestorBase w/ Daniel McClam & Rafael Cortez.

  𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? Rafael sits down with Daniel McClam—Owner of Hawks Real Estate & Co-Founder of InvestorBase—to break down a no-fluff dispo playbook: ranking the most-likely buyers, phone-first outreach that 2–3x’s contact rates, and the systems that keep your pipeline moving even when the market tightens.Daniel scaled Hawks Real Estate to 10+ deals/month across 10 states with 12 institutional buyers, then co-founded InvestorBase, a platform that surfaces the most-likely buyers from a network of 10M+ nationwide.We cover: 1️⃣ Why targeted call cadences beat mass blasts. 2️⃣ Building buyer lists from real transaction history (flippers/holders nearby). 3️⃣ The buy-box + phone combo and simple cadence (double dial → VM → text). 4️⃣ Hiring ahead of growth and avoiding costly mis-hires. 5️⃣ The ICE framework (Impact, Confidence, Effort/Cost) for product & ops decisions. 6️⃣ 2025 dispo reality: spreads, soft costs, and what’s actually working.Key takeaway: Treat dispo like sales. Rank buyers, call the right ones, and run a disciplined cadence—broadcasts are noise; conversations close.Timestamps / Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Daniel’s background. 04:30 – Hawks → InvestorBase: solving the buyer-finding bottleneck. 10:45 – 10M+ buyers ≠ spray & pray: how to rank “most-likely” buyers. 16:20 – Call cadence that 2–3x’s contacts (double dial, VM, text). 22:10 – Prioritizing by real transaction history (who buys here).29:05 – Hiring, org design, and avoiding bad hires. 36:40 – ICE framework for roadmap & operations. 44:15 – What’s working in dispo right now + action steps.51:30 – Where to connect & next steps.Connect with Daniel / InvestorBase: Website: www.investorbase.com/freetrial/?ref=Pulse IG: @danniwoo2👉 If this helped, LIKE, COMMENT your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for weekly playbooks on acquisitions, dispo, and scaling your RE business.#Wholesaling #RealEstateInvesting #Dispositions #InvestorBase #DanielMcClam #RafaelCortez #HawksRealEstate #BuyerList #CashBuyers #OffMarketDeals

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• How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Rafael Cortez & Justin Thorstad.

  In this episode of Mindset Monday, we're diving deep into how you can stop getting in your own way. Whether you're struggling with perfectionism, procrastination, or the fear of not being fully prepared, we break down the mental blocks that hold us back.Justin Thorstad and I discuss how often we sabotage our own progress by overthinking, hesitating, or clinging too tightly to control. We explore actionable strategies for overcoming these self-imposed obstacles, so you can get moving and start seeing results in your business and life.If you've ever struggled with getting started or found yourself stuck in analysis paralysis, this episode is for you. We're sharing personal stories, practical insights, and the mindset shifts you need to push past your fears and finally move forward with confidence.Subscribe now for more Mindset Monday episodes and transform your approach to success!Timecode0:00 - Intro1:10 - The Power of Getting Out of Your Own Way3:30 - The Struggle with Perfectionism & Procrastination7:00 - Overcoming Fear of Not Being Prepared10:15 - Why Action is the Key to Progress13:20 - Recognizing and Challenging Self-Sabotaging Beliefs16:45 - The Importance of Taking Risks and Learning as You Go20:00 - Creating Momentum with Small Wins24:00 - How to Let Go of Control and Trust the Process28:10 - Wrap-Up and Final ThoughtsConnect with Justin Dorsett:📞 Cell: (602) 348-8534📧 Email: [email protected]🔗 Website: www.justinthorstad.com📱 Instagram: @justinthorstadFollow Me (Rafael Cortez):🌐 Website: www.ceopulse.com📱 Instagram: @rafaelcortezceo📘 Facebook: @rafaelcortezceo🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform:Spotify: http://bit.ly/4qcAlVg ITunes:  http://bit.ly/3KY1uLd BuzzSprout: http://bit.ly/42ofWCoYoutube: https://youtu.be/4z29cpcdwSUCEO Pulse | The Real, The Raw & The Mind of Entrepreneurship.Your backstage pass to the stories, strategies, and psychology of top-performing entrepreneurs. Subscribe, like, and share for more!#ceopulse #entrepreneurship #mindset #business #success #stayfocused #growth #stopandgoeffect

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• From CPA to Profit: Financial Tips for Real Estate Investors w/ Amanda Webster & Rafael Cortez

  In today’s episode, Rafael Cortez is joined by Amanda Webster, the Chief Revenue Officer at Accruity, a leading financial advisory firm. With over two decades of experience, Amanda shares her insights on how real estate investors and professionals can optimize their financial strategies to save money, grow their revenue, and navigate the complex world of taxes.Amanda Webster is an expert in financial strategy for real estate professionals, including investors, construction companies, brokerages, and property management firms. As a military spouse and mother of five, she brings the same resilience, dedication, and strategic thinking to her work as she does to her family life.We cover:1️⃣ Why your CPA might not be the right fit for your real estate business (and how to find the right one)2️⃣ How to legally offset tax liabilities and keep more of your profits 💰3️⃣ Building a solid financial foundation with QuickBooks and project-level tracking4️⃣ The importance of KPIs and forecasting for smarter decision-making 📊5️⃣ Avoiding costly mistakes by keeping personal and business finances separate6️⃣ How to hire the right financial advisor to ensure your business grows sustainably and profitablyKey Takeaway:To scale your real estate business successfully, you must treat it like a business model and not just a side hustle. Proper financial systems, tax strategies, and tracking are key to making informed decisions and growing profitably.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to Amanda Webster4:30 - The Right CPA: Specialization vs Generalization.9:10 - Tax Strategies: How to Save on Taxes Legally13:45 - Setting Up QuickBooks & Tracking Expenses18:20 - KPIs That Drive Business Growth25:00 - Forecasting: Let Data Drive Your Decisions30:45 - Avoiding Mistakes: No Co-Mingling Personal & Business Funds35:20 - When to Bring in Financial Advisors or CFOs42:10 - Closing Thoughts: Structuring Your Business for SuccessConnect with Amanda:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.webstercooInstagram: @amandawebstercoo👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more actionable tips on building a profitable real estate business!#RealEstateInvesting #FinancialStrategy #Wholesaling #TaxStrategy #CFO #ProfitMaximization #RealEstateProfessionals #BusinessGrowth #KPIs

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• $20K+ Deals, AI Leads & Real Estate Success with Steve Trang Speaks & Rafael Cortez.

  From Refugee, to Real Estate Disruptor, Millionaire Maker and AI MaverickIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Steve Trang, a real estate legend and founder of the Real Estate Disruptors Podcast. Steve shares his incredible journey from a refugee camp to building multiple businesses, closing thousands of deals, and leveraging AI in real estate lead generation. 🔥 Whether you’re a wholesaler, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you scale and execute like a pro.𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:1️⃣ Steve’s journey from immigrant beginnings to real estate mogul 🌎2️⃣ Lessons from building a brokerage, bank, and multiple real estate ventures 🏢3️⃣ The power of masterminds, mentorship, and networking to accelerate deals 🤝4️⃣ How to leverage AI for lead management and instantly book appointments 🤖5️⃣ Overcoming challenges: market timing, deal cancellations, and high-stakes negotiations 💰6️⃣ Importance of execution, consistency, and delivering massive value to your clients ⚡💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:Success in real estate isn’t just about knowledge — it’s about execution, mentorship, and leveraging technology to consistently close deals and scale your business.🚀 For more of Steve’s insights, follow him on Instagram: @steve.trang👉 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more strategies to grow your real estate investing and wholesaling business.#RealEstateWholesaling #RealEstateInvesting #AIinRealEstate #WholesalingTips #LeadGeneration #SteveTrang #REI #Entrepreneurship #PodcastForInvestors

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