The Time Is Now

How many mansion beach parties does it take to get you exiled from Nicaragua? Our next guest, Octavio Cifuentez, can tell you first hand. Born into his father’s massive business empire, Octavio was raised with the best that Niaragua had to offer, by a father who instilled an entrepreneurial spirit in him. With exclusive access to his Dad’s country clubs, coffee farms and even a classic car collection (how else would he get to the mansion parties?), Octavio lived it up until he lost control. Drugs and alcohol took him down, but could not keep him there. Octavio has turned his addiction into a big business win and now specializes in helping others in recovery through his company FTX Wellness. From battling addiction and a fall from grace, to potentially revolutionizing an industry, Octavio won’t be the first to tell you, it’s all about the recovery. Contact Instagram: cifuentes.octavio Website: Ftxwellness.com

Smoking weed in the front row of one of Kent’s Boardroom Mastermind events, surrounded by some of the biggest players in the game, probably wasn’t his finest moment...but our next guest tells how he did just that! Level up and embrace the struggle because there is no such thing as failure according to Kent’s guest, Ryan Stewman. A kick back, hard knocks convo about living each hour of life with intention and never looking back. Ryan shares strategies on how to build a global social media network and gives ‘next level’ insight into social media tools you never knew existed! Today’s “loss” is tomorrow’s win and the time is now.

You’ve invested time, energy and a hefty amount of money into cultivating leads. Out of 20 leads generated, you are lucky to close 1 deal, with most leaving 95% of potential deals on the table. When you and your competition are all in the "buy low/ sell high" game, how do you stand out from the herd? Everything's bigger in Texas, and when it comes to real estate deals, there is one Texan that underwrites them all. Saddle up for a game-changing conversation between Kent and Texas tycoon, Eddie Speed! For 40 years, Eddie has built an empire around structuring finance notes and using creative financing to outdraw the competition. Go from a one trick “buy low/sell high” pony, to a note slingin’ , deal makin’, cash flowin’ king in this week's episode!

You grind tirelessly to get to the top. You let nothing stand in your way and you never give in. Not because it’s easy or comfortable, but because that’s what it takes to achieve excellence. The only thing that can stop you are your own physical limitations. Without your health, the deal never gets done. Go in hard for some mental gains as Kent welcomes Ashley Randall (@ashleyrandallfit), a health and fitness San Diego pro, personal fitness coach to CEO’s and celebs, and founder of www.myhealthy21.com- as they discuss the parallels between business success and your physical/mental health. Listen to this week's episode on accountability and achieving the mental fortitude required to keep you out of the comfort zone and in the ‘winner's circle’. No excuses.

What if you could lose it all tomorrow, and have no fear because you understand the exact process that made you thrive in the first place? All successful businesses have a few key fundamental factors in common; to understand them and apply them to your business, is to unlock unlimited potential for the future. Understanding that there is a specific formula to success is the first step toward your best life. In this episode, Kent discusses mastering the ego and taking on a winning marketing mindset with Billy Gene of Billy Gene is Marketing.

It's time to answer one of the most common questions that Kent receives from people who are considering a business or entrepreneurial venture. He hears it all the time, people saying “I don't have any money! What do I do in that situation?” What you have to realize is that the question itself demonstrates the reason the person doesn't have any money. How? In this episode, Kent will explain why a lack of money is never the real problem, show you what the real problem is, and help you rethink the issue so that you can begin doing the things that will lead to the fulfillment and life of your dreams you are hoping for. Outline of this great episode: The lack of money issue (excuse) Every entrepreneur has faced this issue at one time or another - get used to it The right way to think about it: It’s not a lack of money - it’s a lack of resourcefulness Learn how to become resourceful to fulfill what you really want Don’t focus on the obstacle, focus on the opportunity

You have heard it, and so have I. You are the sum total of the people you hang around the most. At the Find and Flip Summit 2018 we just experienced how true that is. Not only were there people in attendance from all around the country who are interested in learning how to level up their real estate investing businesses, there were also expert speakers and panel members who have been doing great things in their own businesses for years. They shared great strategies and tips that are working for them right now. And every one of them was approachable and easy to talk. Participants were able to rub shoulders with high level people who's energy and drive made them better. On this episode, Kent highlights what happened at the Find and Flip Summit. Outline of this great episode: The Find and Flip Summit 2018 was an incredible event Clearing up the idea of reverse wholesaling Leadflow today is possible. Many speakers demonstrated their systems Working together with your spouse so both of you are successful

You want to be a success… but if you don’t know and apply these 15 keys to success you’ll miss it without a doubt. That’s what Kent has learned in his 30 years in business, and he discovered each of them the hard way. In this episode, he generously shares the 15 keys to success he’s learned so that you have the opportunity to succeed much sooner than he did. That’s not an exaggeration… if you learn and apply these principles, success will come to you sooner rather than later. This episode is not a one-time listen. You’ll want to save this audio and listen to it over and over - because it’s true. If you miss these 15 keys to success you will miss everything. Outline of this great episode: How Kent learned the 15 keys to success he shares on this episode Key #1: Action is required. Don’t be an over-educated fool Key #2: You have learn how to recognize opportunity among the distractions Key #3: Give yourself permission to fail… as often as you can Key #4: Embrace the struggle. Get comfortable being uncom

If you are looking for a real estate seminar to attend in 2018 you are about to hear the best reasons you should attend the Find and Flip Summit 2018. This episode highlights four of the speakers who will be presenting at the event: Justin Colby, Chris Clothier, Garrett Gunderson, and the one and only Grant Cardone. These guys have a massive amount of experience between them and are coming to the event to help you take the kind of action that will change your life. This is no fluffy event. You will leave with motivation, inspiration, and best of all, a practical plan for how to move forward and maximize on the opportunities currently available in the real estate markets around the country. Listen to this episode to hear what each of these amazing speakers is going to bring to the event. Outline of this great episode Justin Colby - Real Estate Investor and 2018 Speaker Wholetailing: The cousin of wholesaling and rehabbing Making 2X to 5X your normal wholesale fee, with less risk How to reevaluate possi

You have likely not heard the phrase “evolved enterprise.” That's because it is a concept that Kent's guest, Yanik Silver has created. It's how he describes businesses that operate according to a greater sense of principle than simply profit and loss. He believes that entrepreneurs can be one of the greatest forces for good in the world and that those who get in touch with a deeper purpose that truly impacts the global causes and needs that exist in the world, will be able to change things for the better at a rapid pace. This conversation introduces the idea of being the owner of an evolved enterprise and highlights some of the ways you can pivot what you're currently doing to make a greater impact in the world. Outline of this great episode: Kent’s introduction to Yanik Silver and why he’s on the show The “Mavericks” idea Yanik created and its powerful new vision and impact How important is it for entrepreneurs dial-in their “why?” What it takes to pivot from a lesser motivation to a greater one T

We are all intrigued by the idea of getting Insider Secrets from people who are ultra-successful. This podcast episode is exactly that. You will get to hear two great friends, Kent Clothier and Pat Precourt as they discuss the things they notice that are different between people who succeed at a very high level and those who never get started. Most of it relates to mindset and the way you choose to show up in the world. But there are small nuances the guys highlight that make this short episode more than worth the listen, so don't miss out! Outline of this great episode Kent’s introduction to Pat Precourt, his good friend and fellow coach The thing going on between your ears is what’s holding you back Celebrating failures and how it increases learning and growth If you want a different result you need to change the decisions you make

It’s pretty common on The Time Is Now for Kent to highlight real estate investors who focus on wholesaling or fix and flips. But Eddie Speed has a different approach - he has spent the last 38 years buying and selling cash flow notes. Kent felt it was high time he brought this unique approach to real estate investing to you. On this episode you’ll find out what cash flow note investing is, how it works, why Eddie is convinced it’s one of the best models, and how wealth building takes on a new meaning through cash flow notes. Outline of this great episode: How Kent and Eddie came to know each other How the cash flow notes side of real estate works Dive into the details of what Eddie does with cash flow notes The upcoming Note Expo event The sexiest thing about cash flow notes

Garrett Gunderson is one of those people who started as an entrepreneur early in life (age 15) but has learned a lot of hard lessons along the way. His road to being a business success includes getting conned, scrambling to make ends meet, and finally learning how to become efficient in business and make his money by being an investor instead of being an investment advisor. Garrett’s story is one that illustrates the value of admitting your mistakes, learning from them, and making sure you keep moving. You’ll enjoy this conversation, so be sure you listen. Outline of this great episode: Kent’s introduction to his friend, Garret Gundersen - and why it’s good to be him How doing standup comedy is helping Garret become a better speaker Garret’s background in business as a young entrepreneur (starting at 15 years old) How Garret learned his hard lessons and leveraged them into success. One big lesson Garret would share with his 20 year old self if he could The best advice Garret remembers receiving

Anyone who embarks on an entrepreneurial journey is going to experience failure. You can’t get around it and honestly, you don’t want to. Failure has a way of teaching you lessons you won’t learn any other way - and they are lessons that will set you up for success in the future. Kent’s guest on this episode is Rob Nunnery, a guy who has made it his mission in life to help people learn how to use failure to reach their goals. In this conversation, Rob shares how he struggled through multiple failed businesses and became successful in affiliate marketing, then left it all to do something extraordinary. This is a story you don’t want to miss. Outline of this great episode: Rob Nunnery, a new connection of Kent’s who has a story to tell about failure. How Rob started out (9 failed businesses) and finally got on the path toward success. The things that drive Rob today: his passionate causes. People will reward you when you bring value to their live in a meaningful way. It’s not typical for people to kno

There are many testimonies out there in the real estate investing world - testimonies of people who have created the life they want through the work they do in real estate. Brian Ellwood is one of those guys, and he is very articulate in describing how and why he’s done it. In this episode, Kent and Brian discuss the ways Brian built his business, what he’s done to automate and optimize it, why he hired key team members to free up his own time, and why the freedom real estate can provide is essential if you’re going to “own” your business. Outline of this great episode: Kent’s history with Brian Ellwood and why he’s having him on the show. Brian’s story: from bagging groceries to an amazing real estate business. Why automating your real estate business is important. The direction Brian’s business is going now and where it’s come from most recently. Big lessons learned from dissolving a business partnership. Brian’s new educational program: Freedom University Why Brian focused on hiring an acquis

David Phelps began investing in real estate in 1980 while attending Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. His first joint venture partner was his father, who invested with David in the first rental property David managed. David is a firm believer that time is our most important asset. He counsels: “You can’t buy your life back at some future retirement age – there’s no such thing. It’s an illusion that unfortunately escapes too many hard-working people.” Today, David enjoys the freedom that he created in his own life. He coaches and consults with professional-practice and other business owners to show them how to create freedom, security and peace of mind through the development of true entrepreneurial practices and lifetime passive-income streams found in done-for-you real estate investments. He has participated in more than 1,000 real estate transactions and has involved direct bank financing only five times – the remaining 99% of the transactions were done strictly with private financing, which, he remind

There are many reasons that the average investor does not consider real estate rental properties as a legitimate way to build wealth. But one of the main reasons is ignorance. People simply don't understand the power of attaining assets through leveraging their cash and creating cash flowing properties as a result. On this episode of the podcast, Kent walks you through some of the main things you need to be aware of if you are at all interested in building a rental portfolio of properties. Don't miss this one. It could be the start of your wealth-building success. In this great episode: Please keep the feedback coming - and live events we have coming up. Managing 4500 investment properties for people across the United States. An example of why buying cash-flowing real estate is an incredible opportunity when done right. The mistakes people make when buying property for rental purposes. If you’re going to be an investor in real estate, you have to look at it AS an investment. You must be able to fi

It’s an incredible benefit to any business to have a group of people who follow what you have to say over a long period of time. It may not seem that way because that doesn’t necessarily translate into some kind of benefit or profit to you. Or does it? This is a long game, a long process that definitely pays off over time. On this episode, Kent talks about what it takes to build a following, why it’s important, and the practical steps you have to follow in order to make it happen in a way that helps people and benefits you. Outline of this great episode: A question Kent got from a client: How do you go about building a tribe or following? The power of becoming a trust-agent for someone else by doing something you love. Why you have to add value - real value - to other people. The perception you create through consistency becomes reality over time. You’ve got to learn how to retarget and employ it aggressively. Don’t discount the effectiveness of social media in building your tribe. Use every dis

In recent weeks Kent has been asked by a number of people for advice to those who are just starting their entrepreneurial journey. What does a man with his kind of track record of success say to those who are just starting on the path? This podcast episode answers that question - and he does it by focusing on 4 key areas that the beginning entrepreneur needs to get settled in his/her own mind before launching out. If you can get these ingrained as a part of who you are, success will surely follow. Outline of this great episode: [0:29] My advice to those who are ready to become successful in life. [1:21] Being an entrepreneur is hard, don’t expect anything different. [2:51] Why it’s important to cut all ties to your former security as you begin. [5:56] You’ve got to learn how to be present in what you’re doing. [8:10] Surround yourself with the most successful people you can. [11:21] Be coachable. [15:35] Be willing to take massive action and make mistakes.

Back in 2004 Steve Richards started flipping houses and buying rentals while climbing the corporate ladder. Within six months of doing deals, he quit his job and went full time in the business. After ten years in the business, Steve had built a large turn key operation and done hundreds of deals. After some deep soul searching, Steve realized he had built a business designed around what his clients wanted, rather than a business that allowed him to serve others through his true purpose in life. It wasn’t an easy road, and there have been lots of ups and downs – but now Steve has been able to redefine how he does real estate and create a lifestyle business that is scalable and consistent.