🎙 From Credit Cards to $10M+ in Real Estate | Hanna Hammond with a Rafael Cortez

In this raw, unfiltered episode of the C Pulse Podcast, we sit down with a real estate investor who took a $90K credit card risk, closed over 700 deals, and built a business with $10M+ in total revenue — all without outside money or handouts.

If you're stuck, scared, or doubting whether real estate can change your life — this episode is your wake-up call. 🔥

✅ Here’s what you’ll learn:

1️⃣ How he transitioned from realtor to full-time wholesaler
2️⃣ Why he maxed out $90K in 0% interest credit cards to start
3️⃣ What “burning the boats” really looks like in business
4️⃣ How he hit $400K in year one and never looked back
5️⃣ Why surrounding yourself with winners is non-negotiable
6️⃣ The power of proximity, mentorship, and going all in
7️⃣ Real estate as a vehicle for true freedom — not just income
8️⃣ Scaling up: from solopreneur to a team of 20+
9️⃣ How he owns 25+ cash-flowing rentals today
🔟 Why he’d still be valuable tomorrow if it all blew up

🧠 Quotable Moment:

“I’ll never be broke another day in my life. Because I have sales skills. I am valuable to literally every company in the world.”

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

📲 FREE Wholesaling 101 Masterclass → https://reiwholesaling.com/
📩 DM “101” on Instagram → https://instagram.com/rafaelcortezceo

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📚 Rich Dad Poor Dad🎙 Close More Sales Podcast by Ian Ross👥 Boardroom Mastermind by Kent Clothier

🔥 If you’re serious about changing your financial future, stop playing small. Get in the room, take the shot, and build the skillset that pays forever.

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🎙 From Credit Cards to 25 Rental Properties | Real Estate Hustle, Mindset & Scaling to $10M+ Revenue

In this episode of the C Pulse Podcast, we sit down with a real estate investor who’s closed 700+ deals since 2014 and built a thriving acquisitions company with $10M+ in revenue — all starting from a $90,000 credit card play.

This is the ultimate no-fluff conversation for anyone looking to break free from their 9-5, start wholesaling, or scale a real estate business from scratch.

💥 From burning the boats to joining the right masterminds, this story is full of insights for anyone serious about entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and personal growth.

✅ Here’s what we cover in this episode:

1️⃣ Why he walked away from a real estate agent career (even after 6 deals in year one)
2️⃣ How he used 0% interest credit cards to kickstart his wholesaling business
3️⃣ The power of burning the boats and committing fully to entrepreneurship
4️⃣ Why paying for the right mastermind or coaching group is a shortcut to success
5️⃣ How he generated $400K+ in his first year (and paid off the debt)
6️⃣ The reverse wholesaling strategy that helped him close more deals
7️⃣ The reality of building a business in a competitive market like Phoenix/Scottsdale
8️⃣ Why the true goal is freedom, not just money
9️⃣ How he scaled from wholesaling to owning 25+ cash-flowing rental properties
🔟 Why reducing debt = increasing income and long-term wealth

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

🎯 Reverse Wholesaling & Cash Buyer Strategy
📚 Rich Dad, Poor Dad & Cashflow Game by Robert Kiyosaki

💼 Masterminds Mentioned:

• Be Wealthy by Brett Tanner

• Boardroom Mastermind by Kent Clothier

  
  

🔥 If you're ready to make the jump and start building a real estate business the right way — join our FREE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Masterclass:📲 https://reiwholesaling.com/
Or DM us “101” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafaelcortezceo/

💬 Drop your favorite takeaway from this episode in the comments.
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🎙 From Bookstore to Sales Coach | Ian Ross on Sales Mastery, Frameworks & Mindset | Rafael Cortez Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Rafael Cortez Podcast, we sit down with Ian Ross, host of the Close More Sales podcast and real estate coach at Disruptors. From selling obscure books in indie stores to training top-performing real estate sales teams, Ian’s journey is a masterclass in adaptability, communication, and closing with empathy.

We dive deep into:

1️⃣ Ian’s journey from bookstore employee to elite sales coach.
2️⃣ How emotional intelligence and active listening boost conversion.
3️⃣ The VIVID framework for guiding a sales conversation.
4️⃣ Breaking down the truth about rapport and trust in selling.
5️⃣ How to follow up without sounding desperate.
6️⃣ Biggest mistakes salespeople make—and how to fix them.
7️⃣ Why sales is the most recession-proof skill in today’s world.
8️⃣ The difference between being liked and being trusted.
9️⃣ Building sales habits that scale (and don’t rely on luck).
🔟 Why sales is a vehicle for personal growth and accountability.

Whether you're closing deals in real estate, building a coaching business, or just starting in sales—this episode is packed with game-changing insights and tactical frameworks you can use today.

🔗 Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

📲 Follow Ian Ross (Vivid Selling):
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vividselling

🎙️ Listen to the Close More Sales Podcast:
YouTube / Spotify / Apple Podcasts

📘 Free Follow-Up Script Template
Text Follow Up to 33777

🎯 Ready to master your sales game?
Text Close to 33777 to see if you qualify for Ian’s Advanced Sales Mastery Program.

📚 Book Mentioned: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

🚨 Rafael Cortez’s Real Estate Coaching
Website: https://reiwholesaling.com/

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#SalesMastery #RealEstateSales #VividFramework #Entrepreneurship #MindsetShift #RafaelCortezPodcast #IanRoss #EmotionalSelling #CloseMoreDeals #SalesFramework #REIWholesaling #ActiveListening #SalesTraining #FollowUpScripts