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Join Founders Club with Oliver Graf, the show for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, created and dedicated to you, the realtor, broker, investor, agent, digital marketer, or any other real estate industry professional. If you're looking for inspiration, motivation and actionable advice on how to grow your real estate business, then join us each episode for a new discussion, interview or case study. Discover how you can learn to generate more real estate leads, convert more customers, and do more bus ...
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What if you could save 12+ hours per week in your business? Being a solopreneur sometimes focuses too much on the “solo” part: doing all the jobs, figuring things out yourself, and spending too much time in your business. But we didn’t start our own solo business to spend all of our time at our desk. We did it because we want freedom: to travel; to spend time with our family; to watch a movie in the middle of a week day. That’s why Streamlined Solopreneur exists. Each week, host Joe Casabona ...
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Matt Laricy about How To Become The #1 Realtor In Your Market. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Matt Laricy shares his journey to becoming the top realtor in Chicago, his proven strategies for dominating any market, and actionabl…
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The summer had one lasting effect I didn’t notice until recently: I made my schedule pretty open for anyone who wanted to meet. I didn’t want them to be limited to my limited availability, so I tried to be as open as possible. But over the last 2 weeks —really since my episode with Conny, I realized that I’ve let everyone else control my calendar. …
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My love-hate[but mostly hate] relationship with social media is well documented. It feels like a time-suck where you get into arguments with people who don’t care about anything you say. People tell me it’s great to grow your business…I just don’t see it. But Katie Brinkley has changed that for me. She elevates CEOs to become thought leaders and di…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to John Joseph about the NAR Settlement and how to talk with clients about it. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 In this episode of Founders Club, host Oliver Graf sits down with John Joseph, a top realtor, Mike Ferry Coach, and form…
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It’s easy for people who live unconstrained lives to give advice. “Just meditate for 2 hours each morning.” “Hustle.” “Get rid of anything that doesn’t bring you joy.” The truth is that most people have some constraints to live by. Whether it’s kids, work, or other obligations, we can’t just drop everything to follow the latest guru. That’s why I l…
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Do you hate social media as much as I do? Some experts will tell you that you need social media to market, but that’s increasingly not true. Gone are the heady days of Twitter, where you can tweet a link and people would actually see it. That’s why I brought on Emily Aborn, a Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Podcast Host. She’s also a wealth of inf…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Matty Mo, The Most Famous Artist, about his Real Estate Development Project "Art City". Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 In this episode of Founders Club, host Oliver Graf sits down with Matty Mo, also known as “The Most Famous A…
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I made an unexpected $300 over a weekend in September. And I know that doesn’t sound like a lot — but it’s money I didn’t have, that I have now. That is the power of launching messy — something my friend Stacey encouraged me to do, and what I want to talk about today in a solo episode with some freshly minted segments: One Big Problem: How to get o…
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the notion of starting simple (or messy) vs. starting perfect. And while I definitely fall more on the side of “start messy and iterate,” there are a few places where you shouldn’t skimp. A good home studio is one of them, which is why I brought on my friend Junaid. He’s a “Home Studio Architect,” and he’s a wealth of…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Justin Colby about How To Flip Houses Like A Pro. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 In this episode of Founders Club, host Oliver Graf sits down with real estate expert Justin Colby, who has flipped and wholesaled over 1,500 prope…
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Recently my friend Justin asked on X, “How do you define success?” I said, “Can I knock off for a day at will to spend time with my family?” The world constantly tells us we need to hustle to be successful – but that can’t be true. If you’re a parent, for example, hustle is just not an option. That’s why I’ve brought on Terry Toh. Terry helps busin…
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Ever wonder how to make your podcast stand out in a sea of content? After a serendipitous conversation at Podcast Movement 2024, I uncovered a game-changing strategy that could revolutionize your approach. Spoiler alert: It involves segments. I'll break down why rethinking your podcast structure can make a big difference. We'll explore how segments…
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If you’re anything like me, you probably think about ways you can appreciably scale your business. Part of streamlining, after all, is taking things off your place. That’s why I brought on Joel Oliver. Joel is the editor for all of my podcasts, including this one. I’ve been with him since he was a freelance editor, and now he’s grown to have a team…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Winston Templet about Real Estate Development. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 In this episode of Founders Club, host Oliver Graf sits down with Winston Templet, a seasoned real estate developer, to dive deep into the world of m…
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It’s the end of the summer and the end of our experiment to keep our kids home instead of sending them to summer camp. So today I’m going to answer 3 questions: 1. How did it go (including giving it a grade) 2. Was it worth it? (and if yes, would it have made it **not** worth it) 3. Will we do it again? In Accelerated, I talk about why I want to cr…
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I think failing to give a good presentation is an incredibly missed opportunity. You have everything: a captive audience, borrowed credibility, and a place to deliver your message your way. But there are a lot of places where your presentation can fall down. Most people will focus on not capturing the audience quickly enough, or pacing. Maybe not r…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Matt Porcaro (@The203kWay) about "Real Estate's Best Kept Secret", The 203k Loan. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Welcome to Founders Club! In this episode, host Oliver Graf sits down with Matt Porcaro, an expert on 203k loans, …
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Do you have offerings for people at any level of their journey? That’s the importance of having a well-defined product ladder. A product ladder provides multiple offerings at different price points and levels of engagement to meet potential customers where they are at. Today I’ll talk about how I have struggled with this in my own business, with of…
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless options for hosting your online business? The decision between a hosted platform like Squarespace or a self-hosted solution like WordPress can be daunting, especially for solopreneurs juggling multiple responsibilities. And while the conversation feels like it's been done to death, I was recently reminded …
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Pete Reese about how to make money Flipping Land. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Pete Reese, a seasoned real estate investor who has made millions flipping land. Pete shares his journey, from the challenges he faced starting ou…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Jim Remly about How To Get More Listings NOW. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Jim Remly is a renowned real estate coach and the founder of eRealEstateCoach, known for his innovative approaches to securing listings and closing de…
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When I first started my business, I was 14 years old. My income was pretty light, and my expenses were even lighter. Heck – I didn’t even pay for hosting. I hosted my few client websites on a web server in my bedroom (don’t tell my old ISP). But even then, I knew the importance of keeping track of my income and expenses, which I did in an Excel she…
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My newsletter has gone through a lot of changes over the years, but something that's been steadfast is promoting the latest episode of this podcast at the beginning of the week. And that made perfect sense when both the newsletter and this podcast talked about largely the same thing. But now this show talks about running a solo business generally, …
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Real Estate Investor Ryan Chaw about "Unlocking Profits in Student Housing". Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Chaw, a seasoned real estate investor specializing in profitable student housing…
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I remember the first time I got an affiliate payout. I didn’t even know it was coming. The money just showed up in my account. “What is this from?” Then an email followed. A hosting company I had written a blog post about paid my affiliate commission for the last 2 months. Since then, I’ve been stumbling through, clumsily trying to make affiliate i…
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A common thread on the show this year has been the push and pull of finding the right tools while also balancing our time and money as solopreneurs. A while back I invited my friend and fellow podcaster Sarah St John onto the show. She’s the host of the Frugalpreneur podcast, and at first, I thought we’d share podcasting war stories. But then every…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Grant Reaves about "Unlocking Hidden Opportunies: Flex Industrial Real Estate". Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Welcome to Founders Club, hosted by Oliver Graf! In this episode, we have the incredible Grant Reaves, a seasoned ex…
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I remember the first time after my wife and I started dating that a mutual friend of ours became pregnant. I was the first one to find out and got to relay the message to her. "Amy's pregnant," I said. My wife then asked a series of questions: "When is she due? What is she having? How is she feeling?" I had the same answer to every question: "I don…
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Just this morning I watched an incredibly interesting video that sent me down a rabbit hole. A 19-year-old kid was arm wrestling against a massive bodybuilder – and won, pretty easily. Thinking this could be rigged or fake, I looked at other matches this fellow – Maxim appears to be his name – competed in. And he won…a lot. See, while he is very st…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to David Brownlee about how to get back to basics and thrive in a CRAZY real estate market. Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Welcome to Founders Club! In this episode, host Oliver Graf sits down with former Tony Robbins coach, David…
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Perhaps the most important lesson I learned over and over again running a business is that it’s never about the tool – it’s about the solution to a particular problem. So while I recruited Mike Schmitz to talk about Obsidian, what we actually talked about was much, much deeper. Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) is much more about defining your ap…
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Tell me if this sounds familiar: you know you need to publish a blog post, video, or newsletter, but you have no idea what you’re going to talk about. And this isn’t the first time it’s happened. You definitely have ideas, but you can’t think of anything at the moment. That’s why you need a content calendar – and why I’ve brought on Kaitlyn Merola …
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Ryan Stewman about his incredible journey from Prison to MILLIONS! Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Ryan Stewman is a true testament to resilience and success. Ryan shares his incredible journey from prison to building a multi-mi…
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If you have kids and you’re a solopreneur, you know how tough summer care could be — especially if you have small children. Today, I'm diving into why my wife and I decided to skip summer camp for our kids and how this big decision is changing how I’m structuring my business for the summer. Discussion Topics: Financial and Family Considerations: Th…
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One day in March I started getting regular inbound requests from my coaching form – I had no idea why. When I looked into it, it turns out that I was ranking at #2 on Google for “Podcast Coach.” Not to sound like a broken record…but I had no idea why. I didn’t feel like I was doing anything special. I didn’t do keyword research. I didn’t write cont…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Jon Cheplak about How To Make Millions In Real Estate Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 From navigating market trends to mastering the art of negotiation, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for both seasoned profes…
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Context is everything. It’s easy to think that if you have a salesperson who’s actively frustrating potential clients to the point where they never consider hiring you, you’d fire that salesperson. But what if your website is doing it? Would you fire your website? You should. That’s why I’m SO excited to have Monica Pitts on the show today. She’s g…
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I know this is going to sound like an Italian stereotype, but my mother makes the best chicken cutlets. They are thin cuts of chicken, perfectly breaded and seasoned, and taste amazing hot and cold. I’d watch her in hopes of learning how to make them as well (or at least close to it). She’d tell me things like, “You just know how much breading to u…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Whitney Elkins Hutton about "How To Build Massive Cash Flow In Real Estate". Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Welcome to Founders Club hosted by Oliver Graf! Join us in this enlightening episode where we sit down with real estate…
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There's an old adage in construction that you should measure twice and cut once. The idea being that cutting is a permanent action. If you cut a piece of wood, you can't put it back together. So you should measure where you're cutting, make sure you're measuring it right, and double-check your work before you take that permanent action. Now on the …
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Zap Martin about "A Realtors Roadmap: How To Sell More Real Estate". Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Welcome to Founders Club with Oliver Graf! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of real estate with our special guest, …
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I’m currently reading Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. In it, she mentions that “story” has become such a common term that people use it for everything, even if it’s not a story. I feel the same thing has been done to the term “repurposing.” See, when you repurpose something in the real world, you take it, you make changes to it, and you give it …
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The first documented parachute jump happened in the late 1700s, when André-Jacques Garnerin just from balloons at “only” 2000 feet. He no doubt prepared for this moment, testing his parachute and doing everything he could to mitigate risk. Today, skydiving is a sport and a recreational activity, with a lot of safety measures and technology to furth…
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Today we have a good old fashioned feed drop from my friends at The Podcast Host, and their show, Podcraft. What really makes someone a successful podcaster? Is it a certain number of episodes, downloads, or reviews? Is it whether content creation has become their full-time job? Or could it be because they’ve been recognised with a prestigious awar…
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I love shuffling poker chips. In fact, I love playing poker…but there’s a fallacy in gambling that can get you into a lot of trouble. It’s the fallacy of sunk cost. Basically, you think you should continue what is ultimately a losing battle because you’ve already invested some amount of money in the pot. The same thing can be applied to lots of stu…
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Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we’ll be talking to Daniel Angel about "How TO Build A Successful Real Estate Fund". Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360 Welcome to Founders Club with Oliver Graf! In this episode, we delve into the realm of real estate investment with our esteemed gue…
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I remember touring a Murano Glass factory on my honeymoon to Italy. Basically as soon as we stepped foot into the place, a man giving us the tour had us pegged. So when it came time to sell us something, he didn’t just ask us if we wanted to buy some glass art. He painted us a picture of a unique conversation piece that we can put in our home, to h…
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My grandfather came to the United States from Italy in 1949 and worked in New York City for much of his life — primarily in construction. For as long as I can remember, he had this big, metal toolbox. And when he passed away, he gave it to me, and I still have and use it to this day. Pop had that toolbox for decades. When he found something that wo…
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Oliver sits down this week with the celebrity power couple Tristyn and Kamohai, stars of the HGTV hit "Renovation Hawaii". Oliver and company talk about the real estate market today, real estate tips and how to navigate in an ever changing landscape. Founder's Club says ALOHA! – Have a thought or a question? Leave a comment below —…
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