Best Rob Laycock Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #209: Tiny Homes and the importance of approaching REI with a business mindset with Victoria Cluney 53:09

1h ago53:09

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Victoria Cluney How she got into building tiny homes Key strategies for growing your real estate business The unique challenges and successes of running a motel How to manage all the responsibilities that come with running multiple real estate ventures About our Guest With over 20 years of real estate …

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Episode #208: Multifamily Investing Simplified With Chris Davies. 1:00:38

14d ago1:00:38

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Chris Davies Overcoming the big challenges you encounter investing in multifamily. How tax law differs in Alberta vs. the rest of Canada. Investing for cashflow vs appreciation. How to Win in the Edmonton Market. and much much more About our Guest Chris Davies is the product of three generations of rea…

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Episode #207: Rob Break and Quentin D'Souza Chat 1:03:45

11d ago1:03:45

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Rob and Quentin The impact of the huge inventory of newly completed Toronto condos coming to market. Ontario Landlord with $144M debt misappropriation of Investor funds Fatal shooting over $1.2M investor fraud Wealth on all levels. It’s not just financial and Much Much more Additional Links: https://ww…

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Episode #206: Change your mindset and achieve financial control over your life with Pawel Blazejewicz 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Pawel Blazejewicz Growing a Real Estate portfolio in Ontario and Alberta The big differences between North America and Europe The most important action step you can take and much much more… About our Guests Pawel was born and raised in Poland, where he developed a passion for IT engineering. He spent o…

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Episode #205: Successful Multifamily Infill Developments with Aurora de Leon 1:08:37

1M ago1:08:37

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Aurora de Leon Embracing the growing opportunities to invest in Edmonton. The advantages the CMHC MLI select program offers for developers and investors, and how you can utilize it in your projects. How multifamily infill developments differ from other real estate investment strategies. And much much m…

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Episode #204: CSA Farming with Glen Young 1:12:43

2M ago1:12:43

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Glen Young How Glen shifted from IT to REI to farming Understanding CSA and Its Roots in Real Estate Comparing Farmland to Other Real Estate Investments Advantages and Challenges of Farm Investing How YOU can get your Cold Springs Organics Veggie Box Quentin loves Forest Bathing And much much more… Abo…

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Episode #203 Unlocking the Epic Potential of AirBnb Arbitrage with Drew Knox 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Drew Knox The metrics to identify great Airbnb properties Diversifying into the U.S. and Mexico Delegating to make room for growth How to avoid common mistakes with Airbnb arbitrage and much much more! About our Guests Drew Knox is a father of three, a realtor and a real estate investor for over 13 yea…

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Episode #202: Slow and Steady - Real Sustainable REI Growth with Matt and Laura Hawkins 1:14:50

3M ago1:14:50

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Matt and Laura Hawkins Getting started in real estate investing at just 19 years old. When it’s worth it to build a Garden Suite? What Freedoms can 20 years as a real estate investor offers? and much much more… About our Guests Matt and Laura are serial entrepreneurs who started investing in real estat…

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Episode #201: Ins and Outs of Multifamily and Residential Lending. How you can use the rules to your benefit with Ehren Laycock 1:14:24

3M ago1:14:24

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Ehren Laycock How to understand and use different types of capital How underwriting for commercial loans differs from residential Overcoming the challenges we are seeing in the multifamily financing space Trends we are seeing for the mid-sized investors and much much more! About our Guest Ehren is co-f…

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Episode #200: How Investors Can Adapt and Stay Vital in the Ever Changing Market with Diana Lizarazo 58:54

4M ago58:54

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Diana Lizarazo Adapting your house-flipping strategies to make the most out of any market The in’s and out’s of private lending New tools to help connect you to the right Power Team and much more… About our Guest Diana is a Knowledgeable and experienced Real Estate Investor in Southern Ontario, with se…

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Episode #199: 24 in ‘24 - Small Development Success Strategies with Dan Hogenbirk 1:00:52

5M ago1:00:52

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Dan Hogenbirk Insider secrets for finding opportunities other investors missed. Increasing the density from a single-family home to fourplex, sixplex and small apartment buildings. Creating cash flow in areas where you normally can’t find cash flow. Challenges that come with small development and how t…

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Episode #198: Achieving Financial Independence Through Real Estate with George Wang 42:30

5M ago42:30

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with George Wang How he went from being a pharmacist to a full-time investor and then a realtor within a short time. Achieving financial independence through real estate investing. Why real estate investing is a great option for health care professionals in particular. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirt…

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Episode #197 - Goal Setting: The 10 Year Anniversary Show 1:22:26

6M ago1:22:26

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Here’s What You’ll Learn In This Special Episode The real estate investing strategies that are working in 2024 What’s the future for mortgages and home prices in Canada? How to plan out your year for investing? The keys to building wealth for the long term. Join us for a special milestone celebration as the Breakthrough Real Estate Investment podca…

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Episode #196: Grow A Real Business with Danielle Chiasson 1:02:37

7M ago1:02:37

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Danielle Chiasson How to grow your business through others Who to hire to grow your real estate investing business Investing in big expensive investment programs Why Strategic Success Consulting Danielle Chiasson is a serial entrepreneur in residential redevelopment and rental housing in Ontario. With …

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The transformation of a grantmaker: the Smallwood Trust 56:28

8M ago56:28

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This episode covers the transformative journey of grantmaker, the Smallwood Trust. I speak to Paul Carbury (CEO) and Ambreen Shah (Trustee), as they shed light on the Trust’s metamorphosis over the past six and a half years. Expect insights into the trust’s evolution from implementing governance changes, to experimenting with funding models, to mod…

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Episode #195: Pros and Cons of Growing a Real Estate Portfolio with your Spouse with David & Anuja Pereira 48:45

8M ago48:45

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with David & Anuja Pereira How to get over the initial hurdles of investing in real estate. Why the “safe” path isn’t always the way to go. How to prioritize your relationship while growing a real estate business. How to educate yourself, your partners and your tenants to create a lasting business. Anuja an…

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Charity Leadership, Workforce Development and Building Effective Teams, with Rob Laycock 1:08:23

9M ago1:08:23

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Keywords: Charity Leadership, Workforce Development, Great Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Shared Purpose, Trust, Continuous Learning. In this episode, we learn about charity Leadership and workforce development with Rob Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community CIC. Known for his expertise in supporting the voluntary sector in the Northeast, Rob …

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Deep dive on legacy fundraising with Richard Radcliffe 43:35

10M ago43:35

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Keywords: Legacy Giving, Fundraising, Donors, Local Charities, Legacy Marketing, Impact Report, Gifts In Wills. Join us in this fascinating discussion with Richard Radcliffe, a legacy fundraising expert, who shares his wealth of knowledge on legacy giving. We talk about the power of legacies in fundraising and how it is becoming an increasingly sig…

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Moving from talk to action with Ngozi Lyn Cole 1:02:03

10M ago1:02:03

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Keywords: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety, Code of Respect, Intersectionality. In this podcast episode, I had an insightful discussion with consultant and coach Ngozi Lyn Cole about enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. We explored the critical elements that make an organisation more inclusive and diverse, …

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Episode 194: Achieving F.I.R.E Through Multiple Income Streams with Cody Yeh 44:18

10M ago44:18

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Cody Yeh How to invest safely in stocks in 2023 and beyond. How to utilize social media as an investor to build authority. How to achieve F.I.R.E and what to do next. Become a wealth builder even after achieving F.I.R.E. As the founder of SAY YEH TO F.I.R.E. and the co-host of the Wealth Busters, Cody …

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Harnessing creativity and innovation in charities with Lucy Gower 42:25

11M ago42:25

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Episode keywords: Creativity, Innovation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Charities, Fear, Long-Term Thinking, Acknowledging Failure, Psychological Safety, Nurturing People, Involving Audience, Problem-Solving, Learning from Failure. Episode description: Creativity in problem-solving and innovation in transforming these solutions into tangible results - si…

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Episode 193: Investing RRSPs and other Registered Funds in Multi-family Apartment Buildings with Mark Baltazar & Mike Rockall 56:24

10M ago56:24

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Mark Baltazar & Mike Rockall The pros and cons of apartment building investing. Why Ontario is still an amazing opportunity for investors. How to invest registered funds into real estate projects to earn a higher return. How to add value to multi-family apartment buildings to increase income and decrea…

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Understanding Donor Needs and the Art of Individual Fundraising with Mark Phillips 1:04:49

11M ago1:04:49

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Episode keywords: Fundraising, Donor Needs, Response Rates, ROI, Digital Fundraising, Personalised Donor Care, Donor Engagement, Effective Strategies, Cultivating Relationships, Small Charities. Episode description: In this episode, we welcome Mark Phillips, founder of Fundraising Agency BlueFrog, who shares his decades of experience working with l…

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Episode #192: Creating Options to Design Your Ideal Life with Dan McMullen 49:41

11M ago49:41

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Dan McMullen How to go from cushy salary to investor and more! Designing a lifestyle for your perfect life, beyond your salaried career Borrowing confidence to invest in real estate How to invest in real estate wisely while keeping your full-time career Dan McMullen lives in Brooklin Ontario with his w…

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Personal loss, charity start-up, mindset transformation, toxic perfectionism, learning from failure, creative potential and more with founder CEO Jennie Cashman Wilson 53:43

11M ago53:43

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Keywords: Running a Charity, Start-up, Learning from Failure, Mindset Transformation, Money Mindset, Toxic Perfectionism, Succession Planning, Risk-Taking, Creative Potential. Description: Imagine turning personal loss into a legacy of hope, inspiration, and creativity. The incredible journey of Jennie Cashman Wilson, founder and CEO of the Abram W…

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Episode #191 Scaling up to multi family investments with Alla Ladygina 57:31

11M ago57:31

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Alla Ladygina How to start investing in Canada as an immigrant How to scale up to multi-family investments How to make great investments and serve your community Alla is a full-time real estate investor and owner of real estate investing company - Horizon Capital Real Estate Group. Focusing on acquisit…

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Voice of the charity sector, Debra Allcock Tyler (on Purposely Podcast) 49:56

12M ago49:56

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This episode is brought to you by our friends at Purposely Podcast: Established in 1988, DSC has been a trusted resource in the non-profit sector, providing vital research, high-quality training, and ongoing support to charity leaders and volunteers. In addition, DSC advocates on behalf of organisations facing tough challenges, from economic crises…

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Episode #190 Raising Capital and Scaling up your Multi-family Portfolio with Andrew Brennan 1:01:02

12M ago1:01:02

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Andrew Brennan How to start raising money to invest in multi-family real estate Why Ontario is still an amazing province to invest in The surprisingly simple math behind multi-family investing How to transition into full-time real estate investing and work from anywhere in the world! Andrew Brennan is …

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Build a better network to grow partnerships, income and impact, with Oli Barrett MBE 44:49

12M ago44:49

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Keywords: Charities, social enterprises, cross-sector partnerships, serial co-founder, networking, relationships. Description: Ever dreamt of striking an audacious partnership, but held back because you thought it was too bold? In this episode, we welcome Oli Barrett, a serial co-founder whose remarkable journey has seen him setting up impactful so…

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Social impact and innovation at Winning Scotland, with CEO Zahra Hedges 48:09

1y ago48:09

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Keywords: Innovation, Programme Lifecycle, Impact Evaluation, Partnerships, Social Enterprise, Winning Scotland, Charity, Social Change, Board Champions. Description: Can you imagine crafting a future where children are not just surviving their circumstances but thriving in them? That's precisely what Zahra Hedges, the dynamic CEO of Winning Scotla…

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The state of charitable giving in the UK: Insights from the 2023 Giving Report 40:10

1y ago40:10

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Keywords: Charitable Giving in the UK, Giving Behaviour, UK Giving Report 2023, Giving Trends, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Fundraising, Cost Of Living Crisis, Donations, Philanthropists, Charity Resilience. Description: Charities Aid Foundation’s UK Giving research is the largest study of giving behaviour in the UK, with survey responses from a rep…

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Episode #189 The Best Way to Beat the Bank is to Become the Bank with Jayson Lowe 1:00:47

1y ago1:00:47

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Jayson Lowe How to Become Your Own Banker and have endless money available to invest. How to set your family up for massive success and comfort in life. How to develop absolute freedom from the banking system and be your own banker. Utilizing life insurance as a wealth-building strategy. Jayson Lowe is…

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How can we grow giving at scale? A conversation with Howard Lake 33:30

1y ago33:30

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Episode keywords: Fundraising, giving, philanthropy, grantmaking, fintech, AI. Episode description: Philanthropy is in desperate need of a revolution. With the advent of digital fundraising tools, many expected giving to grow exponentially, but this has not been the case. Instead, giving has plateaued over the past decade, leaving many charities st…

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Embracing joy and anti-racism in the charity sector: A conversation with Martha Awojobi 52:03

1y ago52:03

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Discover the powerful intersection of charity work, anti-racism, and joyfulness as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with Martha Awojobi, founder of JMB Consulting and curator of BAME Online. Get ready to challenge your perspectives on anti-racism as we dive into the daily commitment required to dismantle racist systems and the necessary ste…

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Episode #188 - Legal Tips to Help you Buy More Real Estate with Shawn Quigg 39:37

1y ago39:37

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Shawn Quigg How to properly utilize a Vendor Take Back Mortgage to buy more properties. How to utilize the title search clause to negotiate great deals. Where to find more money for your deals. How to never pay a deposit upfront on your deals again. Shawn is a real estate entrepreneur with his own real…

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Increase your charity’s income and impact with the help of our guests 0:57

1y ago0:57

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Hello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast from me Alex Blake, your podcast host. The aim of the podcast is to help you increase your charity’s income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in …

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First 100 days as Charity CEO with Anne Fry, CEO, Eating Distress North East 20:51

1y ago20:51

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We're thrilled to have Anne Fry, CEO of Eating Distress Northeast, join us as she shares the experience of her first 100 days in a charity CEO role. Anne describes how she prepared for the role and what the priorities have been in the first few months. Anne shares the three questions she asked all staff and trustees; the support she has accessed an…

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Episode #187 - Challenges of Building a Luxury Log Home Business with Tamara Hirsh 55:48

1y ago55:48

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Tamara Hirsh How to breakthrough your comfort zone and go for it in real estate Tips for building custom log homes in Canada Breaking into luxury markets in Canada Why Costa Rica has so many amazing opportunities for Canadians A holistic approach to investing in real estate and living an incredible lif…

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Creating Lasting Community Impact with Social Entrepreneur and Charity CEO Ruth Ibegbuna 37:37

1y ago37:37

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In social entrepreneurship, staying true to grassroots needs holds the key to success and impact. Ruth Ibegbuna, a renowned social entrepreneur and founder of multiple social impact organisations, shares her experience including meeting the needs of communities, fundraising, working with funders and starting and leading grassroots organisations. If…

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Episode #186 - The Challenges Episode Part 2 with Sandy Mackay and Rob Break 1:05:40

1y ago1:05:40

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in this episode with Sandy Mackay and Rob Break Tenant horror stories Overcoming obstacles to keep going and keep growing Why real estate is still the fastest path to freedom Sandy & Rob discuss the major challenges they’ve faced throughout their careers in real estate investing. This episode is sponsored by Ascendant Finan…

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Fundraising and brand building for social impact: Ben Lindsay’s insights on tackling violence affecting young people 1:10:55

1y ago1:10:55

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Fundraising and brand building, alongside developing relationships and partnerships is how Ben Lindsay OBE has successfully founded and grown the charity, Power the Fight, which works to address violence affecting young people. Listen in to learn about the issue and the mixed funding model Ben and is team are developing. Episode Keywords: Youth Vio…

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Episode #185 - The Challenges Episode with Sandy Mackay and Rob Break 1:03:13

1y ago1:03:13

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in this episode with Sandy Mackay and Rob Break Contractor horror stories. Joint venture issues and how to overcome them. Real estate financing oversights. Sandy & Rob discuss the major challenges they’ve faced throughout their careers in real estate investing. This episode is sponsored by Ascendant Financial…

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Revolutionising Community Organising Funding with Civic Power Fund’s Martha Mackenzie 38:10

1y ago38:10

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Discover the power of community organising, the lack of funding for grassroots movements and how the Civic Power Fund is addressing this issue through participatory grantmaking and funder collaboration. Episode Keywords: Community Organising, Social Justice Funding, Self-Determination, People Power, Solidarity, Civic Power Fund, Participatory Grant…

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Episode #184 - The Lending Landscape in 2023 with David Giustizia 55:10

1y ago55:10

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with David Giustizia Major advantages of commercial lending in today’s economy The best opportunities today to acquire multi-family properties at scale Full details on CMHC’s MLI Select product offering and how to utilize it How to set yourself up for success when scaling a portfolio David Giustizia is an a…

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Tech for Good and digital resilience for charities, with Annie Legg of Dot Project 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

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Hear about the funding landscape for charity digital projects, digital resilience for charities, tech for good initiatives, convening networks and running a cooperative. Episode Keywords: Digital Resilience, Tech for Good, Funding Landscape, Digital Projects, Cooperative, COVID-19, Charities, Long-term Funding, Digital Transformation, Ethical Chall…

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Episode #183 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly: Raising Capital for Real Estate with Marcin Drozdz 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Marcin Drozdz How to focus and avoid major losses. Why raising money is one of the keys to growing any business. Where/How to learn the essential rules of the game. Why competence creates confidence in real estate and how to show this confidence to raise money. Marcin started investing in real estate i…

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Radical social change with Alex Fox OBE, Charity CEO 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

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“Ask what a good life looks like rather than what a good service looks like.” “How we work is as important as what we do as charities.” “We could be approaching some really radical changes in the charity sector, which we should be excited about.” This conversation includes: Finding alternatives to traditional social care Shared Lives and Homeshare …

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Episode #182 - Finding your Real Estate Investing Endgame with Cody Smith 53:42

1+ y ago53:42

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Cody Smith How to navigate insurance claims on properties. How to find flips off-market and undervalued. Why does who you hang around with matter. What to do when your newly purchased building sets on fire. How we help everyday people become thriving millionaires through MRN Capital Partners. Prior to …

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Digital for charities and nonprofits with Ross McCulloch, Founder of Third Sector Lab 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

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Are you interested in harnessing technology for social impact at your charity, social enterprise or non profit? Are you interested in digital improvement or digital transformation? Much of the nonprofit sector is way behind where it could be in terms of digital capabilities, so Ross McCulloch talks us through key areas charity leaders and teams nee…

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Episode #181 - Using Real Estate to Move to the Caribbean and Become a Citizen with Dan Merriam 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Dan Merriam How to overcome contractor issues How to expedite your path to being a full-time investor Obtaining citizenship in the Caribbean Living the Offshore Freedom lifestyle Dan is a prolific real estate investor who has owned and operated multi-family and commercial properties since 2011, startin…

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