Real Money Talks

The results of marketing are leads, customers, and cash. It's difficult to overemphasize the importance of marketing. It's what all future business and earnings are based on. My guest today is Steve Sipress who is a world leader at systems that enhance marketing efforts and create better businesses.   He specializes in business systems, selling systems, and marketing systems. Steve shares his background and how he stumbled upon developing systems for sports and then for businesses. He talks about how all businesses want to attract more clients and earn more money and how systems are the way to do that. You can find Steve here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) http://thewowstrategy.com/ (The WOW Strategy) http://helpfromsteve.com (Help from Steve) https://www.stevesipress.com/ (Steve Sipress) Show Notes [01:55] When Steve was in law school, he wanted to create a way for all of his school friends to stay in touch. It was a game based on sports that kept them in touch. This was a form of fantasy football th

Digital currency and crypto is going to be the next boom. We are fortunate that even though many fortunes have been made, it’s not too late to get into trading. My guest today is a highly recommended bitcoin expert who is one of the speakers at my event. Fli Mackie is a bitcoin expert who has made millions trading. He has his own trading method named after himself and a radio show about bitcoin. He is here today to talk about buying in the dip, the importance of giving 10% away, the potential of digital currency, and much more. You can find Fli here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral)Fli Mackie on FacebookFli Mackie on TwitterFli's Website Show Notes [02:06] 10 years ago a friend of Fli's got 600 bitcoin. They knew that someday it would be worth something. [03:20] Fli has always been a trader on the market. His dad would trade and let him pick stocks as a kid. [03:46] Over the last 30 years, Fli has done really well and created his own trading method. He keeps 30% long, 30% short, and 30% liquid. He give

Real Estate is one of the best ways to create and grow wealth. My friend Lance Edwards is here to talk about how to get into small apartment investing and create wealth by scaling up. Lance talks about the three methods for creating deal flow including his secret weapon. Lance Edwards is a best selling author, real estate investor, teacher, and radio and TV personality. In this episode, he breaks down what small apartment investing is and how it can be so much more lucrative than single family home investing. He also talks about the advantages of direct seller negotiation including down payments, interest rates, and no personal guarantees. You can find Lance here: https://dealsanddollarsclub.com/ (Deals & Dollars Club)Lance on FacebookLance on Twitter http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) Show Notes [01:50] Lance has been involved with real estate since 2002. He was in the process of trying to find ways to make extra money. [02:38] His first deal was a fourplex with no money down. Within 2 1/2 years he had d

Amanda Holbrook from Specialized IRA Services is here with me today. We are talking about self-directed IRAs. We go into the details of how you can open one or how you can transfer an old 401(k) into one. True self-direction is not limited to stocks and bonds. Self-directed accounts allow you to get off of Wall Street and onto Main Street by investing in tangible assets. When it comes to making and keeping money, tax advantages as well as having capitol to invest are major advantages. Having a team to help you set up something like a self-directed account can make it easy to begin earning and saving like never before. Amanda shares strategies and clears up misconceptions about this smart retirement strategy. You can find Amanda here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) Show Notes [02:27] Amanda started out working in the conventional lending industry. She then discovered peer-to-peer investing. Then she found out with the self-directed IRA, we can be private lenders to each other. [03:11] Self-Directed IRA

If you feel like you missed out on some of the big earning opportunities of the past, you are in luck. There are three big learning opportunities right now. The cannabis industry, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies are changing everything. There are huge opportunities in this space. I’ll be in Las Vegas in October talking about these opportunities with a team of experts. I'll also be at the Big Table Mastermind in November. My guest today is Don Beavers a researcher, coder, and a crypto expert. He describes himself as a guy who knows a lot about math. Today, we talk about some of the new opportunities that are opening up and how to get in on the ground floor. You can find Don here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldbeaver/ (Don on LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/donbeaver (Don on Twitter) Show Notes [02:11] Blockchain is a method of data storage. It's a distributive ledger. It's like a giant spreadsheet that is duplicated thousands of times on a network of computers

Real estate is one of the fastest paths to becoming a millionaire. My friend and mentor Ron LeGrand is here today to talk about how to get started investing in real estate and why it is such a great investment. Ron also shares his outlook on the market. It’s possible to mitigate risk and even make money on a downturn. There will always be people who want to buy houses and people who want to sell houses. Ron has been a successful real estate investor for 36 years, and he teaches other people to do the same. You can find Ron here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) https://www.ronlegrand.com/ (Ron's Website) https://www.youtube.com/user/ronlegrand (Ron on YouTube) https://twitter.com/ronlegrand (Ron on Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/MrRonLeGrand (Ron on Facebook) [bctt tweet="‘I'm a firm believer in multiple income streams. Real estate is just one vehicle for creating income.’ -Ron LeGrand" username="liveoutloud"] Show Notes [01:39] Ron started out with nothing and knowing nothing. All of a sudden, things

Customers are the backbone of almost any business. On this podcast, we focus on making money, keeping money, investing money, and having an integrated ninja team to help along the way. My guest today, is Zackary Babcock from the Underdog Empowerment Podcast. Zachary’s ninja skill is understanding and focusing on the customer. Today, we talk about how to focusing on your customer. We talk about finding out what your customers wants and needs and offering solutions to their problems. Zackary shares tips on how to create a customer avatar, even if you don’t have existing customers. He also shares his inspiring story of picking himself up when he had hit rock bottom. You can find Zackary here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) https://underdogempowerment.com/ (Underdog Empowerment Podcast) Show Notes [01:54] Zachary spent over five years in prison stemming from drug charges. When he came home it was difficult to find a job. He started working at a bar and grill. Then he was hired at a clothing store, had treme

Cryptocurrency is going to change the way we do banking. If we don’t keep up with this technology, it will take off without us. Matthew Herrick is the co-founder and CEO of Ledger Leap an enterprise blockchain solution. This is an exciting episode where Matthew clears up misconceptions about what bitcoin, blockchain, ICOs, and ethereum actually are. He talks about smart contracts and how he and his partner used the blockchain platform to create a real estate platform that gets buyers reduced commissions of 1%. This platform also simplifies and speeds up the real estate process and saves brokers time, money, and acquisition costs. He then used his existing infrastructure to launch a business to help others use blockchain technology to create token based businesses. You can find Scott here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral)Ledger LeapDeed Coin Launchhttps://www.deedcoin.com/ (Deed Coin) Show Notes [01:36] Ledger Leap came about by accident after Matthew and his co-founder created a real estate platform power

How many of you have ever wanted to become a millionaire? Grow a successful business? Have a nice portfolio, and know that you don’t have to work for ever and ever for the rest of your life? Would you like to build generational wealth? Money doesn’t stop, you need to know how to grow and protect it. If you would like to know the answer to these questions, take a seat at the big table and choose to become a millionaire? Today’s podcast is from a Big Table webinar presented by Loral about becoming a millionaire and starting with a money makeover. She is also joined by Scott Arden of Controllers, Ltd. to talk about taxes and entities. You can find Scott here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) http://www.controllersltd.com/ (Controllers, Ltd.) Show Notes [01:40] Today we learn how to become a millionaire. [01:41] Money starts the day you walk onto the planet and stops the day you walk off. The problem is many of us aren't taught about money. [03:25] So what? Now what? Most people don't talk about money. [03

Selling is one of those skills that can benefit your finances and your personal life. I have a special guest today, Ross Jeffries is a sales expert and the author of Subtle Words That Sell: How To Get Your Prospects To Convince Themselves To Buy Without Pushing, Pressuring Or Pitching. On today’s show, Ross shares the importance of mindset, how to be a service decision technician, and implied relationship words.   Ross learned the power of selling early on when he was dating and started learning about NLP to help persuade women to go out with him. Soon he realized that these same selling and persuasion principles could be used in the sales arena. This episode will change the way you look at sales and how to speak with prospects.   You can find Ross here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) Show Notes [01:59] 20 years ago Ross became involved with NLP. This is neuro linguistic programming which is the study of how language structures consciousness, shapes decisions, and drives behavior.   [02:20] He learned h

A mortgage is one of the best ways to leverage you money, especially for real estate investors. Today, I have one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to mortgages. Elysia Stobbe is a mortgage expert who has closed over $300 million in residential mortgages. During the real estate downturn of 2006, Elysia not only survived, but she thrived. She is an expert in VA mortgages and helping first time home buyers. She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and more. She is a national speaker and bestselling author. We talk about different types of mortgages, the importance of good credit, real estate for investors, the state of the real estate market, and the new tax laws. You can find Elysia here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral)Elysia Stobbe Books Show Notes [01:17] Elysia started in sales about a quarter century ago. She started investing in real estate on the side and loved it. [01:38] She transitioned over to the mortgage industry about 15 years ago. [01:46] She's done everything from c

This episode is from a Facebook LIVE Lunch with Loral session. Today, I talk about what is going on in the world of Cannabis. This is a quick catch up with what me and my team and partners have been doing in the Cannabis industry. The Green Rush is going to be way bigger than the dot com rush. That is why I decided a year ago that I was going to get into the Cannabis industry. My partners and I now have a 23 acre facility in Cathedral City where the condos will be. This will be an area for cultivation with shared resources. We will have a manufacturing facility and a dispensary. We have doctors working on the medicinal formulation of CBD and partners in the nutraceutical industry. On this show, I also share how you can learn more about the industry and partner and invest with us. You can find Loral here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) Show Notes [02:37] A year ago, I started a webinar on Cannabis. Then we had a Las Vegas Cannabis workshop with a tour of the cultivation and manufacturing facilities and th

We are all about making money, growing money, and keeping your money. One of the best ways you can keep your money is to be smart about your tax structure. The new tax laws have passed, and 2018 has a lot of changes for small business owners and investors. My partner and guest Mike Giorgi is here to talk about all of the new changes and how to get the most out of them. We talk about the importance of a team to really help you set things up correctly. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to create a pass-through entity to take advantage of the 20% QBI deduction. Mike talks about setting up your corporate structure correctly, planning, and monthly check-ins. We also have a checklist for you and a lot of great advice for keeping the money that you have earned. You can find Mike here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral)StartAssetEducation@Gmail.com Show Notes [02:28] 2018 tax code. The changes are amazing for the rich. [02:48] There are a lot of changes that need to be made if you are investing or a serv

We have all heard the old adage that real estate is the fastest way to create wealth. My guest, is a friend and community member who was involved in the real estate industry when he saw a pain point and decided to do something about it. He had the vision and skill set to create a tool that makes it easier to market real estate across the industry from selling, renting, residential, and commercial. VirtualTourCafe is a tool that helps real estate marketers create websites, virtual tours, and flyers easier, faster, and better. Tim talks about all of the benefits of his tool from being more cost effective to the real savings of selling or renting faster. He also talks about staging, photography, his book, and virtual staging. He even shares a story where a seller was going to give up, then tried the virtual staging tool and sold the property in a week. You can find Tim here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral) https://virtualtourcafe.com/ (VirtualTourCafe) http://promo.virtualtourcafe.com/lol (Get Your Free Report

Everybody wants to make those high-end big-ticket sales, but most people are too afraid to do it. My guest today, is Wendy Stevens. She has been on the show before talking about 7 Figure LinkedIn Marketing. She is part of my team and the Big Table. Today, we talk about something that we both do, and that is actually make those big-ticket sales. Some of the things we discuss is taking a funnel and expanding it, so that 7-figures is a reachable and likely goal. We talk about the number one thing you can do to quelch your fears, not seem desperate, and avoid repelling customers. We talk about putting every variable in your favor and prospect positioning. Along with a way to double your closing rates. We also talk about the 5 questions you can ask a prospect in order to get a yes on these important sales calls and interviews. You can find Wendy here: http://askloral.com/ (Ask Loral) https://coachwendystevens.com/ (Wendy's Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachwendystevens (Wendy on LinkedIn) https://twitte

LinkedIn marketing is the new California gold rush. Since the acquisition by Microsoft, there have been subtle and not so subtle changes to LinkedIn. Today, we talk about how to strategically create a LinkedIn profile that will land the big clients that will send your bottom line soaring to 7 figures or whatever your goal may be.  Wendy Stevens is a long-term client, a Big Table member, and a self-made millionaire. She now teaches high-end sales. Wendy is a LinkedIn expert who is helping us with strategically updating our profile. She talks about the changes that have happened since Microsoft has taken over, the constantly updating algorithm, how to get featured on ProFinder, and a 7 steps to 7 figures profile strategy.   You can find Wendy here:  http://askloral.com/ (Ask Loral)  Show Notes  [01:20] Wendy was one of the first 200 certified Google adwords specialist.   [01:48] In 2007, Wendy began mastering the art of LinkedIn marketing.  [02:03] Microsoft paid $26 billion to acquire LinkedIn.  [02:28]

The single most important focus for growing a business is sales and marketing. Building a database of customers and potential customers is critical. But to communicate effectively with your customers you need to understand where they come from and what they are interested in. You need to segment your list to communicate effectively with clients and potential clients. Darin Adams is an expert at growing small businesses and sales and marketing using Infusionsoft. Today, we discuss how setting up and automating your marketing efforts from the beginning is one of the most important things that you can do for your business. We talk about list segmenting, lead nurturing, CRM software, API integrations, and smart ninja tricks to get started automating and tracking your sales and marketing efforts. You can find Darin here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral)Darin's WebsiteDarin on TwitterDarin's YouTube Channel Show Notes [01:22] Darin has a background in broadcasting and worked with small business owners. He helped

Business strategist and extraordinary marketer Adam Kipnes is here today to talk about how marketing is the answer to everything. Marketing is what starts everything in your business. People and businesses make money through marketing and marketing strategies. Marketing and tracking your revenue generating activities need to come first. We also talk about putting strategy before tactics and finding your ideal customer and knowing what you want to say to them. Adam talks about the system he has built to put marketing first to make clients money, the five major components of a marketing plan, and his strategies that you need to start using in your business today. You can find Adam here: http://askloral.com (Ask Loral)Free Book From Adam - How to Make More Money in Your Business http://new10k.com (New10K.com) Show Notes [01:36] For the past 18 years, Adam has been working with small business entrepreneurs to help them grow their business. [02:05] In this time, Adam has learned what small business owners are

Getting off of Wall Street and alternative investments are one of my favorite topics. Today, Scott Arden the COO and co-founder of Controller’s Ltd. a company that offers a wide range of financial services including bookkeeping, payroll, CFO/controller services, cash-flow management, and tax planning is here.   We talk about asset allocation, diversification, and making the most of alternative investments. Some of the things we discuss are choosing the right corporate structure or multiple structures to reduce taxes and liability issues. We also talk about the steps to begin building the best type of structure for your businesses. You can find Scott here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottarden/ (Scott on Linkedin) http://askloral.com/ (Ask Loral) Show Notes [01:20] Scott and his co-founder discovered a breakdown between the asset protection side of business and the tax planning side and decided to bridge that gap.  [02:03] They want everyone on the financial team to be on the same page and have the same

I have a very special guest today. Maria Watson is a nutraceutical veteran who has built and consulted with companies that have earned millions of dollars. Every episode is about investing, growing, and keeping your money. This episode is no different. I have just partnered with Maria on a manufacturing facility that is known for quality. At this facility, we will be producing different supplement lines.  We focus on wealth but are also strong believers in health and the power of quality supplements. In this episode, Maria shares her contagious enthusiasm for health, supplements, and quality control. We talk about our new partnership, and the exciting potential for creating and growing wealth. I am super excited to introduce Maria and dive more into this topic.   You can find Maria here:  https://www.perfectvitaminproducts.com/ (Perfect Vitamin Products) http://askloral.com/ (Ask Loral)  Show Notes  [01:38] Maria Watson is 62 years old. In 1987, she lost her three year old son to a drunk driver. She then