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Join us for a deep dive into the entrepreneurial journey of real estate veteran Derek Jarr, who shares his experiences from starting out in 1996 to building a successful career across multiple real estate sectors. In this episode, Jarr discusses his early days of "hustle" following college, including his entry into fix-and-flips and pre-foreclosures in Phoenix. He offers unique insights into how he successfully navigated the 2008 financial crisis and describes his current work as CEO of Stay Frank, a company specializing in innovative home equity investments and sale-leasebacks. Beyond real estate tactics, Jarr provides profound advice on business philosophy, the importance of building relationships as a "superpower," and his optimistic outlook on using AI to exponentially increase productivity.

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:

Entrepreneurial Journey and Real Estate Entry.
Navigating Market Cycles.
Alternative Real Estate Models.
Business Philosophy.
AI and Future Trends.
Self-Awareness and Internal Growth.
Advice and Responsibility.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – 01:40: Introduction to Derek Jarr, his background in real estate since 2002, and his current role as CEO of Stay Frank.
01:40 – 03:25: Early career details, including dropping out of college at Appalachian State University to pursue business and sales.
03:25 – 04:40: Entry into real estate with a Phoenix fix-and-flip in 2002 during the "stated asset" era.
04:40 – 08:08: Experience with door-knocking for pre-foreclosures starting in 2003 and a story about a property under SWAT surveillance.
08:08 – 09:24: Discussion on the human element of real estate and Jarr's experience across multiple verticals, including lending and development.
09:24 – 11:06: Business philosophy that a business should be "boring" and programmatic while life remains exciting.
11:06 – 12:46: Explanation of Stay Frank’s products: residential sale-leasebacks and home equity investments.
12:46 – 15:39: Insights on entrepreneurship, the necessity of sales or relationship-building, and Jarr's personal "superpower".
15:39 – 18:25: Lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis, transitioning from short sales to remodeling and residential development.9
18:25 – 21:30: The importance of taking a "leap of faith" and believing in one's ability to figure out challenges.
21:30 – 24:40: Deep dive into self-awareness, internal motivation, and finding joy in the process of creating.
24:40 – 28:07: Exploring clarity in actions and identifying how ego can drive unnecessary dissatisfaction.
28:07 – 31:55: Discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for "thinkers" to exponentially increase productivity.
31:55 – 36:03: Experiences with AI tribal knowledge and its rapid compounding intelligence every seven months
36:03 – 40:10: The impact of AI on the workforce and the potential for greater human connection through efficiency.
40:10 – 43:14: Advice to Jarr's 17-year-old self, emphasizing "responsibility without shame" and detaching from others' opinions.
43:14 – 44:29: Closing remarks and contact information for Derek Jarr via LinkedIn or stayfrank.com.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:

Follow Derek Jarr on social:

Website: https://www.stayfrank.com/
LinkedIn (Gina): Derek Jarr

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In this episode of the CEO Pulse Podcast Brian and Gina Kingdeski, founders of the Green Light Buying Machine, break down their powerful PadSplit co-living strategy that transforms single-family homes into high-quality shared housing designed to maximize cash flow and address the affordable housing crisis. They explain how converting homes into 8–10 bedroom co-living spaces can generate $7,500–$10,000 per month and tripe your rental profits while serving working adults and residents on fixed incomes with flexible, all-inclusive living arrangements. We talk about ideal property criteria, renovation standards, and location requirements, along with insights into their proprietary “Trigger System” that streamlines the entire process from acquisition to resale. Whether you’re a real estate investor, flipper, or entrepreneur looking to scale, this episode offers a deep dive into a fast-growing and impactful investment model.𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:The Affordable Housing Crisis and Co-Living.Challenges in Traditional Real Estate.The PadSplit Model and Revenue Potentia.Property Selection and Quality Standard.Green Light Buying Machine and Training.Collaboration and Community: The Kingdeskis advocate for a spirit of collaboration among investors, sharing resources like trusted contractors and crews to increase efficiency and profit margins for everyone in the ecosystem.𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀:00:00–03:12 — Brian and Gina Kingdeski introduce PadSplit co-living as a high-cash-flow alternative to traditional flipping.03:42–04:12 — Co-living generates $1K–$2K more monthly cash flow while helping address the affordable housing crisis.12:53–13:57 — Most PadSplit members are older adults on fixed incomes seeking affordability and community.16:47–18:52 — High-quality renovations and durable finishes are key to long-term tenant retention and profitability.19:51–20:10 — An 8–10 bedroom PadSplit can gross $7.5K–$10K monthly, nearly tripling traditional rental income.24:48–25:42 — The Kingdeskis launched the “Green Light Buying Machine” to teach investors standardized co-living systems.31:12–33:11 — Their proprietary “Trigger System” helps investors stay ahead of operational and renovation bottlenecks.39:13–42:14 — Brian and Gina share personal advice on their "17-year old self".𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:Follow Brian & Gina Kingdeski on social:Website: www.greenlightbuyingmachine.comYouTube: Trinity Design and Construction (@brianandginaking)LinkedIn (Gina): Gina Kingdeski🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more insightful, real conversations with top entrepreneurs.Hit the bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode of the CEO Pulse Podcast.#Greenlightbuyingmaching #PadSplit #Breathwork #EnergyManagement #SelfGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #Coaching #BusinessSuccess #PersonalTransformation #FlowState #Entrepreneurship

In this exciting episode of the CEO Pulse Podcast, I’m joined by Al Fuentes, a dynamic coach and mentor who has spent the last two decades guiding entrepreneurs, high-level CEOs, Fortune 500 companies, and professional athletes through transformative personal growth and performance improvement.

𝗔𝗹, a breathwork expert and energy coach, shares his fascinating journey from overcoming his own struggles to becoming a highly sought-after coach for some of the world’s top business leaders. With his coaching system designed to rewire emotional programming and unlock new levels of achievement, Al has helped clients generate over $140 million in new money, win world titles, national championships, and Olympic medals.

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:
Al’s early journey and the pivotal moment when he realized he needed to change.
How his work in breathwork and energy management impacts entrepreneurs.
The power of “holding space” for clients and creating an environment for transformation.
The importance of self-love and acceptance in overcoming personal limitations.
How Al navigates resistance and transforms it into flow in both life and business.
The breakthroughs that led to the creation of his own coaching system and its profound impact.

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀:
 00:00 – Introduction to Al Fuentes
 03:30 – Al’s journey from battling his inner demons to becoming a coach
 08:15 – The transformative power of breathwork and energy management
 12:45 – The concept of “holding space” and its role in personal growth
 20:30 – How Al helped clients achieve over $140 million and world titles
 28:00 – Overcoming self-doubt and the importance of self-love and grace
 35:00 – Navigating resistance and embracing the flow in business and life
 40:15 – Al’s coaching system and how it changes lives
 47:00 – The importance of mindset and self-awareness in entrepreneurship

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
 Follow Al Fuentes on social:
 Instagram: @the.alfuentes

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In this exciting episode of the CEO Pulse Podcast, I'm joined by Victor Heredia, a dynamic real estate entrepreneur who's been making major strides in the industry.

𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, who entered the real estate scene in 2018, shares his fascinating journey from the produce business to wholesaling, fix and flip projects, and even hard money lending. He opens up about his evolution in the real estate space, including his venture into call centers with "Call Pros" and his approach to diversifying his business strategy.

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:
- Victor's transition from the produce business to real estate.
- The importance of critical thinking and urgency in entrepreneurship.
- How relationships and networking are key to his success.
- Victor's first successful deal within 10 days of entering the real estate business.
- The evolution of his business model, including hard money lending and transactional funding.
- The impact of collaboration in business growth and the importance of humility.
- Future trends in the real estate market and the impact of interest rates.

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀:
00:00 – Introduction to Victor Heredia
03:15 – Victor’s journey from the produce business to real estate investing
08:30 – How service-driven values shaped Victor’s real estate success
14:00 – Transitioning into wholesaling and the value of relationships
18:15 – The power of critical thinking and tenacity in entrepreneurship
24:30 – Victor’s first real estate deal and what he learned
30:00 – Moving from wholesaling to hard money lending and call centers
37:00 – The future of real estate and emerging opportunities
45:00 – Key lessons from Victor’s entrepreneurial journey

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗪:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/An4TWT6R_qk

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
Follow Victor Heredia on social:
Instagram: @vic.heredia

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In this powerful episode of the CEO Pulse Podcast, I'm joined by two incredible entrepreneurs, Stratton Brown and Dean Rogers, who are making waves in the real estate investing and wholesaling space.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻, a former NFL player, shares his journey from the football field to entrepreneurship, revealing the lessons he learned while navigating massive setbacks and triumphs in his new career. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻, a seasoned real estate investor, offers valuable insights into building a thriving business and creating a community that empowers others to succeed. Together, they are changing lives through "𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀," a movement dedicated to helping people achieve financial freedom through real estate.

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:
- Stratton’s transition from NFL athlete to successful real estate mogul.
- Dean’s evolution from struggling entrepreneur to real estate investor with a thriving business.
- The power of mentorship and community in entrepreneurship.
- The behind-the-scenes of their growing "Deal Champs" community and live events.
- Overcoming adversity and how both entrepreneurs turned their failures into major successes.
- How personal growth and mindset are critical to achieving long-term entrepreneurial success.

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀:
00:00 – Introduction to Stratton Brown & Dean Rogers
03:45 – Stratton’s NFL career and transition to real estate investing
08:30 – Dean’s entrepreneurial journey and real estate success
14:00 – The value of mentorship and building a supportive community
19:15 – Building and growing Deal Champs: A movement for real estate entrepreneurs
25:00 – Dean’s story of scaling his real estate business
30:45 – The role of personal growth in entrepreneurship
37:00 – Key lessons from Stratton and Dean’s entrepreneurial experiences
45:00 – Wrap up and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗪:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/sPIwUGGJKwg

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
- Follow Stratton Brown on social:
Instagram: @strattdaddyy

- Follow Dean Rogers on social:
Instagram: @deanrogersrealestate

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
- Website for Deal Champs: dealchamps.com/apply

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁:
- Text: 801-860-8035

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