🎙️ Episode 19 – How to Use AI to Automate & Scale Your Business | Keep’n It Real-T AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. 🤖 And if you’re not using it to run your business more efficiently… you might be falling behind. In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni welcome Michael Manos, AI Systems Architect and founder of Imaginatio.ai, to talk all things AI and automation for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already using tools like ChatGPT, this episode is packed with practical insights, real-world applications, and tips to automate, scale, and save time in your business.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

✅ What AI and automation really mean (and what they don’t)

✅ How small businesses can use tools like ChatGPT today

✅ Common fears and misconceptions about AI (spoiler: it’s not here to take your job)

✅ The smartest way to get started without feeling overwhelmed

✅ Where AI is headed—and how to stay ahead of the curve

🎯 PLUS: Michael walks us through a live AI example and joins us for a hilarious AI-themed Rapid Fire game at the end!

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🎙️ Episode 18– House Hacking: Live Free & Build Wealth

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, Martha & Natalia chat with Alberto Nikodimov, a house hacking pro, about how you can live for free and build wealth through smart real estate moves.

Learn: ✅ What house hacking is & how it works ✅ Best property types to look for ✅ Using FHA or first-time buyer programs ✅ How to scale from your first to your fifth investment ✅ Pros, cons & biggest mistakes to avoid

Plus, Alberto shares his personal journey, tips for managing tenants, and wraps it up with a fun rapid-fire Q&A!

💡 If you’ve ever wondered how to start investing in real estate with little money—this is for you.

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🎙️ Episode 17 – Home Inspections 101: What Every Buyer Needs to Know | Keep’n It Real-T

Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think again! 🏡

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Phillip Jorge of House Doctors Home Inspections to break down everything you need to know about home inspections before buying or selling a home.

From explaining what inspectors look for, to the different types of inspections, and the top red flags buyers should watch for, this episode will leave you informed and prepared for your next real estate move.

✅ What a general home inspection is and how it works ✅ Different types of inspections (4-point, wind mitigation, termite, sewer scope, mold, and more) ✅ When you should schedule a home inspection (buyers, sellers, post-renovation, and new construction) ✅ Red flags to look for in an inspection report ✅ Cost-effective tips from an inspector’s point of view ✅ A fun Home Inspector Rapid-Fire with Phil you don’t want to miss! 🔥

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, this episode will help you understand why inspections are critical in protecting your investment and avoiding costly surprises down the road.

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