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"Inspired to Invest" Podcast

"Inspired to Invest" Podcast

著者： Serena Holmes
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 The "Inspired To Invest" Podcast shares stories from inspirational business owners, entrepreneurs and real estate investors, how/why they got started, challenges/obstacles faced, successes achieved, lessons learned and much more. Never miss an episode! The host of "Inspired To Invest", Serena Holmes, ran her own multi-award winning brand experience agency for 18 years and has been investing in real estate for over ten years. Throughout the course of her career, she has had the chance to get to know some super amazing people who have taken charge of their lives to start a business and/or invest in real estate to completely change the trajectory of their finances, their future, and the legacy they will leave behind for their family. With this said, the concept for “Inspired To Invest” was born. Please join in as we journey through the episodes, featuring inspiring stories from business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors. We hope that by hearing these stories that you will find the inspiration, encouragement, and confidence, to get started on your own path. "When you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit!" To watch episodes rather than listen to them, go to Serena's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@serenaholmesrealtor/podcasts and make sure you subscribe! For past episodes or to apply to be on the show, go to https://linktr.ee/inspiredtoinvestpodcast and to get in touch directly, go to inspiredtoinvestpodcast@gmail.com. In addition, Serena recently launched a new business called Executive Lens. Turn content into connection! At Executive Lens, we curate compelling content to help busy business owners, executives, and investors build powerful personal brands on LinkedIn and beyond. After all, attraction is the ultimate flex! Learn more at https://executivelens.co Thank you in advance for your support.© 2025 "Inspired to Invest" Podcast マネジメント・リーダーシップ マーケティング マーケティング・セールス リーダーシップ 個人ファイナンス 経済学
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  • How To Architect Your Future! Buildings, Blueprints & The Back Nine | "Inspired To Invest" Ep141 with Mark Shuler

    How To Architect Your Future! Buildings, Blueprints & The Back Nine | "Inspired To Invest" Ep141 with Mark Shuler
    2026/04/22
    What does it really take to build a $600M real estate portfolio managing more than 4,000 multifamily units? Welcome back to ep141 of Inspired To Invest with Mark Shuler. To watch rather than listen, click here. Mark Shuler is the founder of SGRE Investments and is here to discuss his journey from licensed architect to large-scale multifamily operator. Mark shares how decades of experience in architecture, design, construction, and operations gave him a unique edge when building and scaling a vertically integrated real estate company. But the road wasn’t easy. From arson fires and tenant lawsuits to operational growing pains, Mark reveals the realities of building a large portfolio and the lessons investors must understand before entering commercial real estate. You’ll also hear Mark’s insights on: • Why most investors underestimate the importance of operations • The biggest mistakes new real estate operators make • How market cycles and interest rates are reshaping deal structures • Why investor due diligence should focus on the sponsor, not just the deal • How to scale responsibly in a higher-interest-rate environment Mark also explains why investors must learn to walk away from deals that don’t work, even when emotions try to override the math. Whether you’re an active real estate investor, passive LP investor, or entrepreneur building a portfolio, this conversation is packed with practical insights about navigating risk, scaling teams, and thinking long-term in real estate. If you’re serious about building wealth through real estate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to Inspired To Invest for more conversations with leading investors, entrepreneurs, and wealth builders. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and ring the bell so you never miss an episode! Thank you to TenantPay for bringing us this month’s episodes. Say goodbye to rent hassles. TenantPay is a powerful and convenient tool designed to streamline and enhance your property management experience. https://manage.tenantpay.com/sign-up?utm_source=serena_holmes&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=tenantpay_rent_promo About Mark Shuler Mark Shuler is the founder of SGRE Investments, a vertically integrated multifamily operator managing $600M+ in assets across more than 4,000 apartment units in markets including Houston and Seattle. Originally trained as an architect, Mark brings nearly four decades of design, construction, and development experience into his real estate investments—combining technical expertise with disciplined underwriting and operational execution. His team focuses on protecting investor capital while creating long-term value through operational efficiency and strategic portfolio growth. Topics Covered • Scaling from small deals to institutional-size multifamily • Why vertically integrated real estate companies outperform • The operational challenges of managing thousands of units • Hiring and retaining strong management teams • Why many investors fail during market shifts • Understanding real estate cycles and interest rate environments • Passive investing: how LP investors should evaluate sponsors • The biggest lessons learned after decades in the industry Connect with Serena Holmes Host of the Inspired To Invest Podcast, Serena Holmes interviews successful investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover the strategies behind building wealth and financial freedom. Inspired To Invest proudly supports the Beyond Success Program, a not-for-profit financial literacy initiative for students, launched by More To Give & MAK Investments. Learn more at @more2give.ca. ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for expert insights on personal branding, business, real estate, investing, and wealth creation. Let’s build wealth together because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit" 🚀 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real estate investing insights every week. 🔔 Hit the bell icon to be notified as soon as new episodes drop! 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Mark Shuler 00:45 From childhood builder to architect 02:30 Designing complex structures and building expertise 04:30 Transitioning from architecture into real estate investing 06:10 Building a vertically integrated multifamily company 08:15 Lessons from scaling a real estate organization 10:15 Hiring the right team and leadership challenges 12:30 The harsh realities of managing large real estate portfolios 15:00 Fires, lawsuits, and unexpected challenges in real estate 18:00 Why investors should focus on the operator, not the deal 20:00 Understanding real estate cycles and market shifts 23:15 Interest rates, underwriting, and future deal structures 25:00 The best advice for real estate investors 28:00 Why you must walk away from bad deals 29:15 Final thoughts and closing ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real ...
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    36 分
  • Create, Connect, Convert! The LinkedIn Strategy That Builds Real Relationships, Brands & Businesses | "Inspired To Invest" Ep140 with Leslie Hughes

    Create, Connect, Convert! The LinkedIn Strategy That Builds Real Relationships, Brands & Businesses | "Inspired To Invest" Ep140 with Leslie Hughes
    2026/04/15
    If you're using LinkedIn but struggling to turn visibility into real business, this episode will change the way you think about personal branding online. Welcome back to ep140 of Inspired To Invest. This week, Leslie Hughes is with us. To watch rather than listen, click HERE. Leslie is the principal of Punch Media, LinkedIn Top Voice 2025, author of Create, Connect, Convert, and digital marketing instructor at Ontario Tech University. Leslie has spent more than a decade helping professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations elevate their visibility and credibility through strategic LinkedIn branding and storytelling. In this conversation, she shares how entrepreneurs can stand out online, build meaningful connections, and convert attention into opportunity. From the early days of the internet (before Google even existed) to today’s rapidly evolving AI-powered marketing landscape, Leslie reveals the lessons she’s learned building her business and coaching thousands of professionals on how to show up confidently online. We dive into: • How to craft a LinkedIn profile that makes a powerful first impression • Why vanity metrics like followers don’t actually drive business • The Create, Connect, Convert framework for LinkedIn success • How AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT are changing marketing • Why micro-communities will dominate the future of social media • The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when building a personal brand • Lessons learned from adversity, entrepreneurship, and resilience Leslie also shares a powerful mindset shift rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi—the idea that beauty exists in imperfection—and why embracing that concept can help you show up authentically in your business and online presence. Whether you’re a real estate investor, entrepreneur, content creator, or executive trying to grow your influence, this episode will give you practical strategies to build credibility, expand your network, and turn your personal brand into real opportunity. Thank you to TenantPay for bringing us this month’s episodes. Say goodbye to rent hassles. TenantPay is a powerful and convenient tool designed to streamline and enhance your property management experience. Sign up! ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for insights on business, branding, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!). I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit" 🚀 If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, investing, personal branding, and building wealth, make sure to subscribe and ring the bell so you never miss an episode of Inspired To Invest. About Leslie Hughes Leslie Hughes is the Principal of Punch Media, a LinkedIn trainer, profile writer, and author of Create, Connect, Convert. She helps professionals and organizations increase their visibility and credibility through strategic storytelling and LinkedIn positioning. She is also a digital marketing instructor at Ontario Tech University and was named a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2025. About Inspired To Invest Hosted by Serena Holmes, Inspired To Invest features conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who share insights on building wealth, creating impact, and designing a life of freedom through investing and entrepreneurship. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Leslie’s journey into digital marketing before Google existed 02:05 How Leslie built her business and landed major early clients 03:25 Teaching social media strategy and digital marketing today 04:40 Why vanity metrics don’t translate into real business 06:15 The Create, Connect, Convert LinkedIn framework 07:20 How AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT are changing marketing 09:15 Biggest obstacles entrepreneurs face in digital marketing 11:10 Lessons from entrepreneurship, consistency, and imposter syndrome 13:20 Navigating adversity and sustaining a business through challenges 15:10 A shocking identity theft story and personal brand crisis 17:00 Protecting your digital reputation in the AI era 19:15 Best advice for entrepreneurs: getting comfortable being uncomfortable 20:40 The future of social media and AI-driven marketing 22:30 Time, money, and freedom as an entrepreneur 24:15 The concept of Wabi-Sabi and embracing imperfection 25:30 Final advice for building confidence and showing up online ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!). I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit" 🚀 __________________ Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or cold calls. Learn more about this proven system!__________________Want to invest in real estate with all of the security and cash flow of ownership, but none of the landlord ...
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    31 分
  • Rebuilding After Losing Everything In The Crash Of 2008. Creative Real Estate & "3 Pay Days" Strategies | "Inspired To Invest" Ep139 with Chris Prefontaine

    Rebuilding After Losing Everything In The Crash Of 2008. Creative Real Estate & "3 Pay Days" Strategies | "Inspired To Invest" Ep139 with Chris Prefontaine
    2026/04/08
    What happens when the market crashes… and everything you’ve built disappears overnight? Welcome back to ep139 of Inspired To Invest. This week, Chris Prefontaine is here. To watch rather than listen, click HERE. Chris is the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, to talk about one of the most powerful comeback stories in real estate. Chris has spent over 30 years in real estate, completed hundreds of deals across North America, and helped thousands of investors build wealth through creative real estate strategies. But his journey wasn’t always smooth. During the 2008 financial crash, Chris lost everything. Instead of filing bankruptcy, he rebuilt from the ground up. That experience ultimately led him to develop a powerful framework for investors called the “3 Paydays” model, a strategy designed to generate income upfront, monthly cash flow, and long-term wealth from real estate deals. Today, Chris runs one of the most respected real estate coaching communities in North America and hosts the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, ranked in the top 0.5% globally. In this conversation, we dive into: • The lessons Chris learned from losing everything in the 2008 crash • Why signing personal guarantees can destroy real estate investors • The power of creative real estate investing without banks or large down payments • How the 3 Paydays strategy works in real estate deals • The importance of mentorship, community, and accountability for investors • Why scaling a business requires letting go of control and building the right team • The mindset shift that helps entrepreneurs recover from setbacks faster Chris also explains how investors can acquire properties using strategies such as owner financing, subject-to deals, and lease purchase agreements—approaches that can allow investors to control real estate with minimal capital. If you’re interested in real estate investing, creative financing, building long-term wealth, or learning from one of the industry's most experienced investors, this episode is packed with insights. Thank you to TenantPay for bringing us this month’s episodes. Say goodbye to rent hassles. TenantPay is a powerful and convenient tool designed to streamline and enhance your property management experience. Sign up now. ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for insights on business, branding, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!). I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit" 🚀 Connect With Chris Prefontaine Free books mentioned in the episode: https://3paydaysbooks.com/inspired Free workshop: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass About the Podcast Inspired To Invest features conversations with entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business leaders who are building wealth and creating impact through investing and innovation. Hosted by Serena Holmes, REALTOR®, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of the Inspired To Invest podcast. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: • Like the video • Subscribe to the channel • Ring the bell 🔔 so you never miss a new episode New interviews drop regularly featuring some of the most successful investors and entrepreneurs in the industry. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Chris Prefontaine 00:30 Growing up around business and early exposure to real estate 01:35 The 2008 crash and losing everything 03:00 The emotional and financial toll of the market collapse 04:15 Downsizing and rebuilding after the crash 05:00 The rules Chris created after losing everything 06:30 The “3 Paydays” real estate model explained 07:15 Why mentorship and community accelerate success 08:20 The evolution of real estate investing and new opportunities 09:00 How Chris built his real estate coaching company 10:10 The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when scaling 11:20 A wild real estate story from Chris’s early investing days 13:00 The best business advice Chris ever received 13:30 The importance of hiring the right people to grow your business 14:50 Chris’s next big acquisition strategy 16:10 Creative real estate strategies: owner financing, subject-to, and lease purchase 17:00 How beginners can start learning creative real estate investing 18:30 Chris’s financial freedom philosophy 19:00 How real estate created time freedom and lifestyle flexibility 21:00 Building a family legacy through real estate 22:00 The quote that inspires Chris’s entrepreneurial mindset 23:00 How to connect with Chris and access free resources 23:30 Final thoughts and closing ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!). I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit" 🚀 __________________ Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or ...
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    29 分
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