Investor Smarts

Today, Candice talks with Justin Moy, managing partner of Realm Investors, about the state of the real estate investment market. He talks about his journey into it, what's trending now, and strategies he continues to use for success along the way.
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Show Notes:
0:37 - Introduction to today's special guest! His journey into the rental space of real estate
2:22 - How do you find the money to start buying buildings?
4:37 - How did Justin sell his first building with no track record?
6:56 - Justin explains how he set up syndication
14:06 - 3 rules of any investment from Justin
15:29 - Justin's insight into mobile home parks
17:26 - How Justin structures his business
21:45 - What the next few years looks like for Justin and his company
22:45 - How business has changed with rates increasing
23:47 - Wrap up (including how to reach Justin!)

Today, Candice talks with Adam Weber, appraisal review specialist, about the importance of wellness when running a business. He talks about his journey into it, getting his family involved, and what his favorite forms of wellness are, all to survive and thrive in this stress filled world.
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Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to today's special guest!
1:45 - Adam talks about the journey and challenges that led him to today
3:55 - Adam tells us more about the commercial appraisal field and some of his projects
7:35 - How did Adam incorporate wellness into his business?
11:20 - What wellness practices are most important in Adam's life?
12:46 - Adam talks meal planning
14:55 - What are the benefits of meditation?
21:50 - On setting boundaries
23:51 - It's the little things that make the biggest difference
25:28 - Where does Adam see himself going in the next few years?
26:35 - Wrap up

Today, Candice talks with Adam Cohen about his entrepreneurial journey into agriculture, his dreams for the future, and how to get into it, yourself!
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Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to today's special guest!
3:42 - Adam tells us about Aquaponics and how he grew his farm
8:25 - How did Adam fund the greenhouse?
13:06 - Succession planning
14:23 - What got Adam into mushroom farming?
17:43 - How did COVID affect Adam's business?
21:50 - Why did Adam settle on agriculture for a career path? And what's next?
30:44 - The mindset of "there is enough for everybody", and its role
31:54 - Wrap up - and how to get ahold of Adam!

Today, Candice talks with entrepreneur Gabrielle Crichlow about all things the business of tutoring!
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Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to our special guest, Gabrielle Crichlow!
1:34 - Gabrielle's journey into tutoring
16:20 - Being forced to try something new - tutoring online!
21:40 - Are kids still behind in school and seeing social issues stemming from the pandemic times?
26:04 - For parents who think their children are behind, how can they assess where things are?
33:40 - What grades does Gabrielle's tutoring business cover?
34:28 - Gabrielle share some student success stories!
41:47 - Where does Gabrielle see her business growing in the next couple of years?
44:13 - How can people find Gabrielle and A Step Ahead Tutoring Services?
46:04 - Wrap up!

Today, Candice talks with fellow realtor, Luc Lising - top 1% of all realtors in Canada, and overall problem solver - about his journey from quitting school, to owning 2 successful businesses...all by the age of 22.
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Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to our special guest, Luc Lising!
1:25 - Why real estate? And one of the biggest mistakes realtors can make
4:53 - How have the last couple of years been going for Luc?
6:35 - The highs and lows of business partnerships
9:16 - Luc tells us about his side hustle
13:01 - The solution is almost always there
14:08 - How Luc got his parents on board with his entrepreneurial path
19:00 - On the benefits of financial literacy and starting young
23:20 - Mindset around education
26:40 - What was it like for Luc to start another business after starting in real estate?
31:22 - That know, like and trust factor
32:14 - The car detailing business - building with guerilla marketing and relationships
35:22 - What do the next couple of years look like for Luc?
38:00 - Wrap up and where to connect with Luc

Today, Candice talks about the question: what if you had 30 days to live? We are looking at things from the lens of making every day count!
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Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to today's show - and why we are talking something so morbid
1:58 - There is a book study called "30 Days to Live"
2:20 - Tying up loose ends in business
4:49 - Moving to the personal side of things
7:22 - What Candice would do if she had 30 days to live
7:56 - Implementing things you love into your life, now
8:52 - What's your legacy?
10:02 - Carving out time and funds
10:39 - Additional considerations for your last 30 days
11:54 - The importance of presence
12:49 - Letting people know what they mean to you
14:12 - Wrap up

If normal people don't know what to say or what to do, how are managers or team members going to know what to do when a co-worker is going through a life-changing event? Today, Candice talks with Kim Hamer about managing a grieving team/team member.
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Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to our special guest and topic!
1:19 - Kim talks through her growth journey and how she serves people
6:29 - How do you deal with death the best?
25:26 - Grief from COVID (and other types of grief)
35:59 - Something we are missing: connection
37:15 - The more you talk about grief, the better you feel
39:10 - How people can connect with Kim
43:05 - Wrap up

Today, Candice talks about how networking has shifted and changed since the pandemic, and how to utilize networking best as a tool to grow your business!
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Show Notes:
0:49 - What we are talking about today!
1:25 - The benefits of in-person networking
2:40 - Being intentional to make change in your business
3:24 - Setting networking goals
3:42 - Considerations when choosing networking opportunities
6:00 - What networking is REALLY all about
7:23 - Networking doesn't have to be formal - meet people where they are at!
8:03 - I'm going to meet someone new...what do I say?
10:50 - Quality vs. Quantity
12:00 - Provide value
14:08 - Start your own networking event!
15:38 - Why networking is one of the best ways to grow your business and wrap up!

Today, Candice talks with Simon Severino about the importance of Strategy Sprints, and tips on scaling your business!
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Show Notes:
0:25 - Introduction to our special guest, Simon Severino!
1:11 - Simon talks through his growth journey and how he serves people
5:26 - Why the "Sprints" in Simon's company name: Strategy Sprints?
10:45 - Strategy vs distraction tactics
12:15 - Questions to ask yourself when strategy testing
15:05 - Simon talks organic growth
18:12 - The conundrum of wanting to scale quickly
20:36 - On people starting multiple ventures at once
22:00 - "Return on luck"
26:57 - A framework for all entrepreneurs
30:19 - What do the next few years look like for Simon?
33:48 - How to get in touch with Simon, and wrap up!

Today, Candice hosts her very first solo episode! It's a 2022 year in review, as well as a 2023 forecast!
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Show Notes:
0:34 - Introducing...my very first solo episode!
1:46 - 2022 year in review - interest rates!
5:00 - Moving forward into 2023 with caution - not fear
6:20 - Business forecasting
7:12 - Mortgage and interest rates...are they going to continue to climb?
8:06 - Business planning and budgeting
10:24 - Further your learning
11:23 - Wrap up