Our parents are our best teachers in life. In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down some of the most important lessons he learned from his father that have impacted him as a man and as an entrepreneur. His father has taught several lessons along the way that have molded him and shaped his business ideas, tactics, and helped him become the person that he is today. Learn what these lessons and so much more … Read More
EP 473 – Getting Started In Notes
Getting started in notes and Immersing yourself in the note investing space can be tricky because you have to figure out a lot of terminologies and other details. Get your education on as host Scott Carson breaks down some of the things that you can do on a part-time basis as a new note investor with ten to fifteen hours per week. Books, magazines and the like can help you with your notes investment, … Read More
EP 472 – Commercial Loan Success with John Matheson
At any one point in our business, we sometimes have the need to look into commercial lending to help fund major capital expenditures or cover operational costs. Commercial real estate and financing expert John Matheson joins host Scott Carson to talk about the best ways to get approved for bank financing on commercial projects. John has a lot of investment experience and has helped finance over $50 million in projects. He has a loan-analyzing … Read More
EP 471 – Avoiding Entrepreneurial Burnout with Aaron Young
Burnout has become a problem for everyone, especially for entrepreneurs and business owners who travel a lot. It is the last stop after a prolonged state of excessive stress that drains our energy until we are left with no capacity to cope. In this episode, host Scott Carson talks with Aaron Young from Laughlin and Associates about the need to recharge your batteries as an entrepreneur to make sure that you avoid burnout. — Listen … Read More
EP 470 – Self-Directed Employer Plans with Rebecca Miller
Anyone who is dealing with self-directed employer plans needs the help of an IRA specialist to make transactions smoother and faster. Certified IRA Specialist Rebecca Miller from Quest Trust Company explains the different self-directed plans available to employers. Noting the importance of having someone do the custodial work and bookkeeping of your 401(k), she shares about her company’s role in helping you set up your 401(k) plan. Rebecca also discusses the pros and cons … Read More
EP 469 – The Funding Roadshow with Merrill Chandler and Jessica Guisinger
Heading straight to your doors to help you grow your credit are Founder and CEO of Credit Sense, Merrill Chandler, and his right hand, Jessica Guisinger. Stopping here at the Note Closers Show, Merrill and Jessica talk with host Scott Carson about their current road trip and boot camps that aim to help people optimize their credit profiles. They take us back from the beginning down to the different spots and events they hit … Read More
EP 468 – The Money Advantage with Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner
When life gets good and we start earning a lot of money, it can become easy for things to fall apart when you do not have the proper knowledge and systems in place to protect them. In this insightful episode, we dip ourselves into the knowledge of two amazing people who are dropping some nuggets of information for us. Host Scott Carson talks with Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner from The Money Advantage Podcast about … Read More
EP 467 – Doing Deals In High Heels with Nancy Wallace-Laabs
In this male-dominated industry, it is often very difficult for women to be heard and acknowledged despite being successful. Doing just that, real estate and note investor Nancy Wallace-Laabs shares her new book, Winning Deals in Heels, that puts to light the stories of the top women real estate investors who have overcome obstacles and achieved success. Letting us in on the writing process, Nancy reveals some of the surprising things she learned from … Read More
EP 466 – Next Generation Wealth Building with Derreck Long
The common age for investors to show up in the investing scene is usually at their middle age or later. From there, they would have to still wait before their efforts come to fruition. Instant gratification in investing does not happen. If it takes a lot longer before you reap anything, then why not start younger? Scott Carson talks with Derreck Long from Quest Trust Company about how the next generation can build long-term … Read More
EP 465 – The Real Estate End Game with Jason Bible
Host Scott Carson talks with friend and real estate entrepreneur, Jason Bible, also known as Mr. Texas Real Estate, about making a 90-degree turn in his real estate business and career and where the end game lies for most investors. Jason shares how he and his business partner cracked the code on Airbnb and are starting to get into it some more. Bringing to light what he is calling as the Harvey 2.0, Jason … Read More
EP 464 – Focusing On Your Note Investing Goals with Note Mastermind Member Wylea Griggs
The real estate note business is so tempting these days for so many promising reasons. Wylea Griggs, note buyer, and owner of Eleesee Solutions, LLC, talks about her note business, her goals, and her passion for helping people. She shares how she got into the note business and what lured her to enter it. Setting goals is essential in any business or in life generally. For Wylea, becoming a full-time note investor meant focusing … Read More
EP 463 – From Aerospace To The Note Space: The Journey To Full Time Note Investing with Note Mastermind Member Dan Deppen
Transitioning from one job to a totally different profession is not easy, especially when you shift from being a mechanical design engineer in the aerospace industry to a real estate investor. Note mastermind member and full-time note investor Dan Deppen tells us about his journey as a note investor and how he was able to leave his full-time career to explore note investing. Initially working deals at home with the help of an assistant, … Read More