Best Getting Real With Lex Podcasts (2024)

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How To Get Started Investing in Real Estate 38:17

2d ago38:17

38:17

On today's podcast I talk about how to get started investing in real estate. I read an article today online which was called "5 Ways To Get Started Investing in Real Estate". This article had some really bad advice for new investors. So I thought I would record this podcast episode on that topic of how to get started investing in real estate. The A…

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How to Think About Branding as a Coach with Visual Brand Strategist Calvina Nguyen 22:25

15h ago22:25

22:25

In this episode, Emily Merrell and branding expert Calvina Nguyen dive deep into the branding essentials for coaches. They discuss common pitfalls, emphasizing that the foundation of effective branding lies in understanding your messaging, audience, and industry positioning before getting lost in visual elements like logos and colors. Calvina stres…

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Buying Houses Subject To the Existing Mortgage 25:04

4h ago25:04

25:04

On today's podcast episode, I talk about buying houses subject to the existing mortgage. This investment strategy is also known as "assuming the mortgage" or buying "subject to". As prices have pulled back around 15% from the peak, many sellers are realizing that they will not be able to get their Zillow estimate if they sell their house. There are…

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We’re Back! Q4 Gut Check and End of Year Coaching Musings 20:39

4h ago20:39

20:39

In this re-launch episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie Smith and Emily Merrell catch up on life, coaching, and the whirlwind of Q4 as they navigate the busy end-of-year season. Together, they explore the challenges coaches face as they strive to stand out in a crowded industry, emphasizing the importance of grace and self-acknowledgment du…

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Fixing and Flipping Houses For Beginners 39:08

5d ago39:08

39:08

On today's podcast episode, I talk about fixing and flipping houses and understanding how fixing and flipping houses works. When you want to fix and flip a house, before you get started it is important to understand who you are selling the house to. I always teach my students to look at a fix and flip in reverse - meaning understand who you are sel…

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Why I Recommend Wholesaling For Beginners 28:57

9d ago28:57

28:57

New investors are drawn to wholesaling. Wholesaling is the one area of real estate where most new investors gravitate to. You can start wholesaling without having and cash or credit and it appeals to people who need to make more money and it also appeals to people who don't have money. So it appears to be very easy. The concept of wholesaling is ve…

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Why Buy Rental Properties? 28:33

17d ago28:33

28:33

On today's podcast episode I talk about why you should buy rental properties. I explain why investing in real estate (specifically rentals) is such a great investment compared to other investments like stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The first thing you need to understand about investing in real estate is the five main benefits which are: 1. Apprec…

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Buying Foreclosures and Bank Owned Homes 35:01

1M ago35:01

35:01

On today's podcast I talk about the opportunity in buying foreclosures and bank owned homes. In order to understand why this opportunity is presenting itself, it is first important to understand what got us into this situation. The answer is record low interest rates, and the fastest and quickest rate cuts in U.S History as a result of the epidemic…

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Do You Know What A Wholesale Deal Is 32:01

2M ago32:01

32:01

On today’s podcast episode I talk about understanding what a wholesale deal is. Would you be able to recognize a wholesale deal from a house for sale? They are not the same. Regardless of whether you want to wholesale real estate, fix and flip houses or buy rental properties you need to be able to understand what a wholesale deal is, and why someon…

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Buy Repair Rent and Refinance 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

On today's podcast episode I talk about the Buy, Repair, Rent and Refinance Method (BRRR). On the last podcast episode, we talked about buying rental properties and the wealth creation effect of buying and holding rental properties for the long term. Today, we are talking about how to employ the Buy, Repair, Rent and Refinance Method, how it works,…

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High Ticket Sales - How to Sell without Feeling Sleazy 31:08

4M ago31:08

31:08

This week’s episode focuses on high ticket sales and how to sell without feeling sleazy. Em and Lex discuss the psychological motivations behind purchases, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' basic needs. They share insights on improving sales strategies for small business owners and coaches, including personalizing the approach an…

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Buying Your First Rental Property 18:15

4M ago18:15

18:15

On today's podcast episode, I talk about buying your first rental property. Buying a rental is a lot easier than you think, and you should consider doing it as soon as possible because buying rentals is the path to wealth and financial freedom. What prevents many new real estate investors from buying their first rental is limiting beliefs or obstac…

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Navigating Difficult Client Situations as a Coach 36:24

4M ago36:24

36:24

This week’s episode focuses on navigating challenging client situations. Em and Lex discuss their experiences with difficult clients—aka the “Karents” of coaching—emphasizing the importance of handling these situations tactfully and professionally. They review common and less common challenges coaches may face with clients, including procrastinatio…

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Reimagining Your Group Program (+ Introducing the RSC Accelerator) 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

This week’s episode discusses reimagining your group coaching program. Em and Lex discuss the opportunity to co-create and evolve a group program at different stages of your coaching business and how to do so authentically and strategically. Em and Lex also introduced the Ready Set Coach (RSC) Accelerator group program. They discuss what it is, how…

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How to Attract Qualified Leads for Your Coaching Business 27:12

5M ago27:12

27:12

This week’s topic covers how to attract qualified leads for your coaching business. Em & Lex discuss how to define a qualified lead, how to set up parameters to weed out those who are unqualified, and what type of marketing is needed to find them in the first place. Here’s What You’ll Learn: What a qualified lead is, and what factors make a lead qu…

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Real Talk: Red Flags & Wellness Check-in for All Coaches 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

This week’s episode is a wellness check-in for ALL coaches. Inspired by a recent personal health event, Em and Lex share their experiences identifying wellness red flags and how to navigate your business and life through different seasons of health. Here’s what you’ll learn: Real talk on wellness as a business owner Tips on identifying red flags ah…

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Managing Client Expectations in the Coaching Industry 24:54

5M ago24:54

24:54

This week’s episode discusses managing client expectations in the coaching industry. Em and Lex discuss how to help set and manage expectations with potential and active clients from the sales call through the end of a coaching engagement. Here’s what you’ll learn: Tools that Em and Lex use while they are working with clients to help set expectatio…

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Lessons Learned from Hosting our First Conference for Coaches 24:57

6M ago24:57

24:57

This week’s episode recaps the lessons Em and Lex learned after hosting their first conference for Ready Set Coach last week. They break down what went well, what didn’t go as well, and changes they would make in the future. For any coach interested in hosting a virtual conference, take a listen! Here’s what you’ll learn: What the conference was an…

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Building and Scaling Your Coaching Team 36:03

6M ago36:03

36:03

This week’s episode focuses on how to build and scale your coaching team. Em and Lex discuss their own experiences with building their team - from their hires to their first fires, and lessons learned. They explore the pros and cons of different hiring structures and how to know when you’re ready to expand your coaching team. Here’s what you’ll lea…

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5 Reasons We've Seen Other Coaches Fail 22:20

7M ago22:20

22:20

This week’s episode focuses on 5 different reasons Em & Lex have seen other coaches fail. Drawing from real-world examples, they also share how these reflections can be reframed as an opportunity for growth. They emphasize the importance of mindset, self-awareness, time management, and marketing. They wrap things up by offering a way to audit your …

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Systems and Tools That Have Transformed Our Business 27:55

7M ago27:55

27:55

This week’s episode focuses on what tools Em and Lex use in the Ready Set Coach community and what works and doesn’t. Em and Lex share their favorite types of business tools, including apps, software, extensions, programs, and more. They discuss what works well in each one and what they use within their businesses and workflows. Here’s what you’ll …

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How to Develop a Thought Leader Mentality and Create a B.A.R. Action Plan - Minisode with Lex 11:20

7M ago11:20

11:20

This week’s episode is a minisode with Lex. Lex breaks down tips and ways to develop a thought-leader mentality to support thought leadership efforts, an important and effective PR strategy for coaches. Lex talks about her B.A.R. method and the different elements of the acronym that help you create an action plan to support your thought leader jour…

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088: Newbie's Guide to Newsletters: Live Coaching with Ngoc Le 1:06:22

7M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

In this episode, we dive into the world of newsletters. Entrepreneur Ngoc Le seeks guidance on starting her newsletter journey, exploring platforms beyond LinkedIn. Tune in as we provide actionable insights and strategies to kickstart your newsletter adventure. Subscribe to my Authentic Marketer newsletter for weekly marketing, online business, and…

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Introducing the Ready Set CLIENTS Conference 20:30

7M ago20:30

20:30

This week’s episode is a special episode announcing the new era that Ready Set Coach is entering into… the conference era. Em and Lex announce the launch of the Ready Set CLIENTS conference, a virtual one-day lead generation summit for coaches only, packed with opportunities for learning and growth. Taking place on May 13th, this conference is for …

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What it Takes to Scale Your Coaching Business 26:32

7M ago26:32

26:32

This week’s episode focuses on what it takes to scale your coaching business. Em and Lex share their experiences scaling their coaching businesses and the different obstacles they encountered. They talk about the importance of delegation in your business, and what it means to put on your CEO hat. As they both look to further scaling, they discuss t…

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Legal Advice for Coaches with Colynn O'Brien of Iluma Law Firm 36:05

8M ago36:05

36:05

This week, listeners will hear another guest episode with Colynn O’Brien, founding attorney at Iluma Law Firm and Business Coach. Colynn started her law firm for female founders in 2021 after identifying a gap in the industry for legal support for females. Colynn has been integrated with Ready Set Coach in many ways. Beyond completing the Ready Set…

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Finding Career Clarity & Possibility-Driven Leadership with Lindsay Yellin of Yellin Coaching 37:01

8M ago37:01

37:01

This week’s guest episode features Lindsay Yellin of Yellin Coaching. Lindsay and Lex discuss possibility-driven leadership and how Lindsay got into the coaching world. She shares how listeners can identify and clarify their values, find career clarity, and adapt a game-changing mindset shift that can help leaders and coaches everywhere. Here’s wha…

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What To Do When Everyone Has a Price Objection 26:29

8M ago26:29

26:29

This week’s episode focuses on what to do when everyone has a price objection. Em and Lex speak to their own experiences of handling pricing objections and give tips on what to do when leads are pushing back against your pricing. They review how to navigate identifying if your pricing really is the problem, or if it’s another issue entirely. Here’s…

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Finding Productivity as a Coach with Guest Emily Guerra of The Productivity Flow 37:11

9M ago37:11

37:11

This week’s episode features guest Emily Guerra, Founder of The Productivity Flow and personal productivity life coach. Emily discusses how she found the Ready Set Coach Community through the podcast and connecting with Em and Lex. While Lex is abroad across the ocean, both Emily’s discuss how Emily G. founded The Productivity Flow and what it mean…

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Podcasting As a Coach 34:03

9M ago34:03

34:03

This week's Ready Set Coach podcast episode delves into the world of podcasting from a coach's perspective. Join Em and Lex as they share their insights and experiences on starting and maintaining a podcast. They explore the growing popularity of podcasts, the dedication required to keep one running smoothly, and strategies for engaging your audien…

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How to Prepare For and Embrace Different Seasons of Your Business 39:44

9M ago39:44

39:44

This week’s episode walks listeners through how to prepare for and embrace different seasons of your business. Em and Lex focus on coaching businesses, but the practical advice applies across industries. Gain wisdom on managing life's different seasons, both expected and unpredictable, and understand their impact on your business. The episode delve…

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What to Do After a Failed Launch in the Coaching Industry 25:52

9M ago25:52

25:52

In this week’s episode, Em and Lex break down the ins and outs of what to do after a failed launch in the coaching industry. Whether it be launching online courses or group programs and having no one sign up or failing to meet your goals, they walk listeners through the different steps of what to do post a failed launch. The hosts speak about their…

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How Long Does it Take to Actually to Grow a Successful Coaching Business 34:42

10M ago34:42

34:42

In this week’s episode, Em and Lex discuss how long it takes to actually grow a successful coaching business. They talk timelines and break down their own experiences with growing their respective businesses and recap some of their clients’ journeys to success. They review the factors that impact how fast a business can or will grow, and review the…

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Should You Expand Your Niche? 30:38

10M ago30:38

30:38

This week’s episode answers the question, should you expand your niche? When a Ready Set Coach graduate has a topic request, Em and Lex start coaching. They ask the listeners the following questions: Should you expand your niche? When do you expand your niche? And if you should, how do you expand your niche? Em and Lex break down what a niche can c…

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What We Learned Being Back in the Buyer’s Seat (and How it Can Help You Get More Clients) 32:45

10M ago32:45

32:45

In this week’s episode, Em and Lex dive into what they learned being back in the buyer's seat as they shopped Ad Coaches and programs - a new skill they’re looking to learn and to leverage for the Ready Set Coach Community. They explain how their observations can be leveraged to help listeners get more clients. Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and …

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Top Coaching Industry Trends of 2024 27:51

10M ago27:51

27:51

This week’s episode walks through Em and Lex’s predictions for the top coaching industry trends of 2024. One week into the new year, Em and Lex predict what 2024 will look like for coaching and the trends that the market supports. Tune in this week’s episode to stay ahead of the 2024 coaching trends. Here’s what you’ll learn: Trends expected to app…

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Coaching for Closers: The Blueprint to Nail Sales Calls Every Time 30:34

11M ago30:34

30:34

This week’s episode lays out the blueprint for nailing sales calls every time. Em and Lex walk through their five step approach to sales calls in an effort to take the pressure off the idea of “making a sale” and instead offer a strategy that yields results. They take listeners through the evolution of a sales call, offering tips to change one’s mi…

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Two of The Most Powerful Coaching (and Life) Skills 29:55

11M ago29:55

29:55

This week’s episode focuses on two of the most powerful coaching and life skills.. Em and Lex discuss the importance of active listening and provide tips and best practices for listeners to be present at all times with clients and coworkers, and how to tune out distractions to better actively participate in discussions. Em and Lex also discuss an a…

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Should You Build a Community with Nicole Hartwig Landau of Dreamers & Doers 35:13

11M ago35:13

35:13

Nicole Hartwig Landau is the head of the community for Dreamers & Doers, an award-winning community and PR Hype Machine™ amplifying extraordinary women entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders. Nicole is a 2x founder and adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design. Em and Lex (in person from Denver, CO, together on screen) interview Nicole about how…

1y ago47:31

47:31

Listen to the second part of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Robinson of Audubon Covenant Church. If you’re listening for the first time, we encourage you to listen to the first part of the conversation - and the other episodes too! :D We start out by briefly talking about Pastor Sarah’s take on the unconditional love the church should have for …

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