Best Belle Plaine Podcasts (2024)

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241 – The Power of “Plain Language” With Susan Bell 42:50

15d ago42:50

42:50

Are you bamboozling your audience with jargon? Are you being too complex or technical with your copy? In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon chat with HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind member, Susan Bell of Susan Bell Research about the power of “Plain Language” and you can be massively more effective with your content …

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#49 - From Builder to Developer: A Journey of Growth with Charles Covey 1:08:35

19h ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Charles Covey, a seasoned developer and entrepreneur with deep roots in construction. Charles shares his journey from starting as a teenager framing houses in the Texas heat to building a successful construction company, managing projects worth billions, and eventually transi…

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242 – How to Find Your Core Message & Purpose with Erin Weed 40:32

2d ago40:32

40:32

Finding the best way to get to the core of your authentic message can be a frustrating and difficult journey for many content marketers. That’s why, in this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon are speaking with messaging expert, Erin Weed about how to find your core message and express yourself in a powerful and authentic way. Erin…

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#48 - Navigating Multifamily Real Estate: Insights, Strategies, and Trends for Tech Professionals with Sharon Riddle 1:03:01

4d ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Send us a Text Message. Join us in today’s episode as Sharon Riddle details her journey in multifamily property investment, offering valuable insights into passive investing, the critical role of strong operations, and the significance of finding a supportive community and mentor. She clarifies the distinction between asset and property management,…

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#47 - Securing Your Financial Future with Expert Insights From Collin Taylor 48:51

11d ago48:51

48:51

Send us a Text Message. Are you prepared for the unexpected twists life throws your way? In this episode with Collin Taylor, we dive into crucial financial planning topics that tech professionals and investors often overlook. Our hosts discuss the importance of reviewing and updating your will during significant life events like having children, di…

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#46 - Building Wealth with Real Estate: Insights from CPA and Investor Stewart Heath 1:07:45

18d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Send us a Text Message. Can you really make money in real estate even during economic turbulence? In this episode, Stewart Heath, CPA, talks about the necessity of maintaining a hyper-focus in real estate investing, the effects of interest rates, and the complexities of investing in office buildings. He highlights the importance of market knowledge…

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#45 - Tech to Real Estate: Janice Bell's Guide to Financial Freedom and Property Investments 1:08:55

26d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven Arita sits down with Janice Bell, an experienced real estate investor and coach, to explore the intricacies of passive investing through self-directed IRAs and HSAs. Janice shares her journey from working in the biotech industry to becoming a nationwide real estate investment coach, detailing the stra…

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240 - 8 Website Mistakes That Cost You Sales 51:33

1M ago51:33

51:33

Your website is one of your most important assets as a small business owner. It’s often the first point of contact potential clients have with your business. So you definitely want to know the common website mistakes that could be costing you clients and sales. In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon draw on their decades of ex…

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#44 - From Amish Roots to Real Estate Success: The Elam King Story 1:03:12

1M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Elam King, a former member of an Amish community who transitioned into a successful real estate entrepreneur. Elam shares his unique journey, from his early life in the Amish community to his current endeavors in real estate, particularly short-term rentals. He discusses the cultural values …

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#43 - Revolutionizing Real Estate Investing: Insights on Cloud Computing & AI with Kirill Bensonoff 47:44

1M ago47:44

47:44

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we are joined by Kirill Bensonoff, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of New Silver, a fintech startup focused on hard money lending. Together, they explore the evolution of cloud computing and its impact on businesses. They talk about the initial skepticism around cloud technology and its gradual a…

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239 – Why Your Promotional Emails Aren’t Working and What to Do About It – with Kathy Farah 49:13

1M ago49:13

49:13

Wondering why your promotional emails aren’t working? Maybe you’re not getting enough people opening them or clicking on them or buying from you! In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon chat with email marketing expert Kathy Farah about why your promotional emails might not be working, the common mistakes and practical steps to…

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Brotherly Love: 1 John 3:11-18 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

In 1 John 3:11-18, we find the command to love one another with brotherly love. Before we can do that we need to ask, what is brotherly love and what does it mean to love with brotherly love?

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#42 - Tech Meets Real Estate: Building Wealth And Passive Income With Michael Parks 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, Stephen interviews an experienced tech professional who transitioned into the real estate industry. Michael Parks shares his mission of helping people find their path to wealth, emphasizing the importance of managing personal finances and investing wisely. He talks about his journey, starting with ha…

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#41 - Navigating the World of Mobile Home Park Investments with Shan Barton 51:43

2M ago51:43

51:43

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we chat with Shan Barton, a seasoned real estate investor, about his journey from owning single-family rentals to managing mobile home parks. We explore the world of mobile home parks and their unique dynamics. Shan recounts his initial steps in real estate investing, starting with renting out his primary ho…

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238 - 5 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help You Do Better Content Marketing 58:52

2M ago58:52

58:52

We get it! Creating, sharing, posting, saving, scheduling content – it can be a lot! In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon are sharing 5 ways a virtual assistant can help you with your content marketing. Listen to This Episode to Hear More About: -> The FIRST thing you need to realise about ANY VA -> Our big “gripe” with the …

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#40 - From Adobe Houses to Real Estate Success: George Salas on Resilience, Growth, and Scaling Up 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven Arita talks to George Salas, a dynamic real estate investor, who tells an inspiring story. George shares his humble beginnings, growing up in an adobe house in a small town and moving to the U.S. at 15. He reflects on his journey from working in hospitality and event promotions to losing his savings i…

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#39 - Mastering Wealth Building: Guide To Advanced Investment Strategies With Collin Taylor 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

Send us a Text Message. This is part 2 of my conversation with Collin Taylor. In this episode, we discuss wealth-building strategies for tech professionals through commercial real estate. They continue their discussion about self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs), specifically addressing what they are and their benefits. They discuss how SDIRAs give investors…

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237 - How & When to Hire a Copywriter with Belinda Weaver 43:19

2M ago43:19

43:19

Are you thinking about hiring a copywriter? When should you do it? What is the best way to go about it? How much should you pay? These are questions we get asked all the time. And getting good answers to these questions is important because good copy can make a MASSIVE difference to your results. There’s a lot to think about when hiring a copywrite…

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An ancient egg that’s no yoke, roman flatpack furniture and Stone Age inventions in China 30:36

3M ago30:36

30:36

Join the That’s Old News team in this episode as they discuss one of the worlds oldest persevered eggs found in the UK, a recently discovered roman flatpack bed (watch out IKEA), and the 45,000 year old stone age technology at one of the oldest archaeological sites in China. Enjoy this cracking episode! References Ben’s Story - Roman Egg https://ww…

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#38 - The Stages of Competence: Why Consistent Effort Trumps Raw Talent 20:37

3M ago20:37

20:37

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven breaks down the four stages of competence and how understanding these stages can help you master new skills, including investing and personal finance. He shares personal insights on the importance of consistency, the time it takes to see results, and how to stay motivated throughout the learning proce…

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#37 - Exploring The Investment Potential Of RV Parks: Insights From Andrew Brown 57:48

3M ago57:48

57:48

Send us a Text Message. Could leaving the corporate world be your ticket to financial freedom and success? Join us as Andrew Brown shares his inspirational journey from the suit-and-tie grind to a booming $6 million raise for an innovative RV park venture. He talks about the reason why he invested in an RV park, noting its advantages over other rea…

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Episode 13: Eduardo Garcia-Charged with Love 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

In this episode you will meet my dear friend, Eduardo Garcia. A celebrity American Chef, Avid world class hunter, surfer, fisherman, and wild foods explorer. We met up here in Ventura late spring 2024. Eduardo, my wife Kelly and I had a sunset-moonrise beach cooked dinner in a sandy shack on the beach in West Ventura. It was so cool to see the fire…

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236 - How To Make a Quiz That Generates Leads & Gets Sales For You 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

There is a really powerful type of content marketing that you can use at various points in your marketing funnel. Whether that's at the very top of your funnel when you are acquiring new leads or in the middle of your funnel when you want to help people get more informed so they can feel ready to buy from you. Or even at the bottom of your funnel w…

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#36 - The Power of Live Events for Real Estate Investing 24:12

3M ago24:12

24:12

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into the immense benefits of attending live events for real estate investors, especially those in the tech industry. Steven shares experiences and insights on why live events are crucial for learning, networking, and personal growth. We explore how attending these events can fast-track your journey t…

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#35 - Unlocking Wealth-Building Secrets with Real Estate Savvy Techies With Paul Bonomi 55:36

3M ago55:36

55:36

Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, Steven is joined by Paul Bonomi, and he graciously shares his journey as a limited partner investor in multifamily properties, starting from a single investment and gradually expanding over time. He stresses the importance of networking, education, and finding reliable sponsors. Paul distinguishes bet…

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The US Supreme Court--the Federal Statute--And the January 6th Rioters--Are the Convicted Rioters Going to Simply Walk Out of Jail? 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to take a case challenging how the Justice Department prosecutes January 6 rioters has already put on hold several rioters’ sentencings and could affect hundreds more cases — including Donald Trump’s. If the challenge is successful, the Supreme Court could potentially wipe away two of the four counts that special…

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235 - The Content Marketing Tools We're Loving in 2024 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

It’s our Annual Content Marketing Tools Episode! In today’s show, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon share the Content Marketing Tools they are loving right now! Listen to This Episode to Hear More About: -> The tool that’s recently added a bunch of AI functionality that you want to revisit! -> The “stupid simple” tool Suzi uses EVERY day …

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#34 - Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Directed IRAs With Collin Taylor 56:29

3M ago56:29

56:29

Send us a Text Message. Join host Steven Arita as he explores the world of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) with Collin Taylor, an IRA specialist at Quest Trust Company. Learn about SDIRAs, who can use them, and how they can help tech professionals build wealth through alternative assets like real estate, private lending, and more. Discover funding opti…

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Malachi: The Fear Of God 27:05

4M ago27:05

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This sermon is from our "Not So Minor Prophets" series. Join us as we explore the book of Malachi and dig into what the fear of the Lord means.

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#33 - Mastering Your Wealth: The Vital Role of Your Personal Financial Statement 15:03

4M ago15:03

15:03

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Steven Arita dives into the crucial topic of personal financial statements. Using important data like survey results and personal experiences, he emphasizes the importance of tracking net worth as a key aspect of understanding and growing wealth. Steven breaks down the components of a balance sheet, exp…

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234 - How to Determine the Right Ad Budget When Getting Started With Paid Traffic with Stacey Hughes 39:30

4M ago39:30

39:30

In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon chat with online advertising expert, Stacey Hughes about how to determine your ad budget when just getting started with paid traffic. Listen to This Episode to Hear More About: -> Why paid ads are just one piece of the marketing puzzle (and won’t solve all your problems!). -> The 3 parts …

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#32 - Unlocking Property Potential: The Art of Land Development with Eugene Gershman 55:46

4M ago55:46

55:46

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Eugene Gershman, founder of GIS Companies, dives into maximizing property value through land development rather than selling it outright. He emphasizes the benefits of forming partnerships with property owners to share risks and rewards, underlining the importance of transparency and flexibility in such coll…

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Movies, Guns, and Manslaughter Side Bar on "Rust" 39:18

4M ago39:18

39:18

The chief weapons handler on the Rust movie set was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the 2021 fatal, on-set shooting of the movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by the actor Alec Baldwin. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March for mistakenly loading a live round into the revolver Baldwin used in the film.…

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#31 - Unlocking Passive Income Secrets Without Termites, Tenants, or Toilets 20:19

4M ago20:19

20:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Steven Arita talks about the topic of generating passive income through real estate minus the headaches of dealing with tenants, termites, or toilets. He breaks down these three notorious aspects of real estate investing that often eat up time and pose challenges. He traces his journey from the tech wor…

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Episode 12: Sean Willmore The Thin Green Line 54:24

4M ago54:24

54:24

When Sean Willmore and I met over 10 years ago, we felt an immediate bond as if we had known each other for years. Maintaining close contact, I had the good fortune to visit with Sean last month on this side of the pond. While in Ventura meeting with a member of the Holdfast Collective, he discussed his endeavors protecting extensive acreage of wil…

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Trump Not Barred From the Ballot For Insurrection. But A NM State Official Was 44:12

4M ago44:12

44:12

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Though the Supreme Court ruled states don’t have the ability to bar Trump or other candidates for federal offices from the ballot, the justices said different ru…

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Trump's Inflated Value of Assets & the New York Law 44:12

4M ago44:12

44:12

Former President Donald Trump and his company committed fraud by overstating the value of their assets, a New York judge ruled. The New York Attorney General may start collecting Trump assets. How does that really work?By legalanatomy/GaryBell

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233 – How Your Business Model Impacts Your Marketing and the Money You Make 45:39

4M ago45:39

45:39

In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon are discussing your business model and how to choose the right one for you. Plus, we’re looking at the direct impact your business model has on your marketing choices. When you get those choices wrong, it can be challenging to reach your money goals. PLUS Get the BONUS Volume/Value Matrix…

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#30 - From Maritime Expertise to Real Estate Prosperity With Scott Kidd 53:06

4M ago53:06

53:06

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Scott Kidd shares his insights on real estate investing, focusing on multifamily properties and self-storage. He discusses the value-add strategy, tenant satisfaction, and introduces a fund of funds concept blending real estate with e-commerce for potential tax benefits. Scott also touches on his maritime ba…

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#29 - Building Blocks of Real Estate Wealth: Mastering The Fundamentals 20:01

5M ago20:01

20:01

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven Arita discusses the fundamentals of real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of a solid foundation and a thorough understanding of core principles. Steven discusses various topics, including goal setting, deal structure, return metrics, due diligence, and market analysis. He recommends seve…

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232 - How to Monetise Your Podcast Even if You Don’t Have a Huge Audience - with Omar Zenhom 1:00:45

5M ago1:00:45

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Whether you have a podcast, or you’re thinking about creating one, or even if you may never have a podcast but you create regular content that you would like to monetise in some way… today’s episode is for you! In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon speak to massively successful podcaster, Omar Zenhom. Omar is the founder and …

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#28 - Leveraging the Past, Building the Future- Brent Card's Journey in Development 1:36:33

5M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

Send us a Text Message. In this episode with real estate developer Brent Card, we discuss his journey and the lessons learned in the industry. He shares how his passion for real estate was ignited and discusses the challenges encountered, particularly in land development and condo sales. He also shares the importance of understanding project timeli…

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Episode 11: Timmy O'Neill-The Top and Bottom Equals Love 35:32

5M ago35:32

35:32

Timmy O’Neill and I worked together at Patagonia. I worked, and he traveled the world as the funniest, most whimsical climbing ambassador I had ever met. Timmy would visit with me at the Patagonia’s front desk, fielding calls from around the world. It was like we were a comedic team with headsets on! Some callers thought they had reached the wrong …

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#27 - The Investment Playground: Why Anyone Can Learn the Game 30:22

5M ago30:22

30:22

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven Arita discusses how investing is similar to any other skill that one can learn. He emphasizes the value of perseverance in the face of adversity, as well as the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome. Steven also discusses the internal thoughts and limiting beliefs that can stym…

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231 - Navigating The Biggest Change in 20 Years with Cheryl Rerick 53:19

5M ago53:19

53:19

BIG changes are coming that will impact every business that uses email marketing. In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon speak to email automation expert, Cheryl Rerick, about the looming changes being made by Google, Yahoo, Microsoft that have a direct impact on the deliverability of your emails! These are some of the biggest…

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#26 - Quick Cash Or Long-Term Gains? Choosing The Right Investments For Your Financial Journey 8:07

5M ago8:07

8:07

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Steven Arita talks about how to build your investment portfolio. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear criteria, considering things like market trends, and expected returns, and connecting with key players. Steven also discusses finding the right balance between steady cash flow and the potential …

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Donald Trump & E Jean Carroll: Can She Actually Collect the $83 million? 39:07

6M ago39:07

39:07

A federal jury said Donald Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in compensatory and punitive damages for defaming her. Does Trump actually have to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll? Not immediately, at least. Mr. Trump vowed to appeal the verdict, a process that could take months or more and while he is waiting for an appellate court to …

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#25 - Profit With Purpose: How Dinesh Nayak Uses Real Estate To Transform Communities 48:30

6M ago48:30

48:30

Send us a Text Message. Join us in this episode as Dinesh Nayak, managing partner at Goldstone Capital Ventures, shares his inspiring journey from India to the US, delving into real estate investing. Learn about his insights on multifamily syndications, the importance of education, and building passive income. Dinesh emphasizes the value of giving …

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230 - The 3-Word Mantra For Marketing Breakthroughs 30:29

6M ago30:29

30:29

In today’s show, we’re sharing a MANTRA that is making a BIG difference with our students and clients when it comes to having a Marketing Breakthrough. Sometimes, a marketing breakthrough can be doing something new, and sometimes, it can be what we’re STOPPING doing that creates it. Sometimes, it’s BOTH – we have to stop one thing so we can do anot…

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#24 - Climbing Meaning Mountain: Ditching Shoulds and Finding Whys 21:35

6M ago21:35

21:35

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore the distinction between ends goals and means goals, emphasizing the dangers of prioritizing the latter. Steven will guide you through the process of transitioning to ends goals, stressing the importance of introspection and regular goal evaluation. He introduces three inspiring categories of ends …

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