Roadmap to Wealth: Real Estate

In this episode of The Roadmap to Wealth Show, I'm talking to  Jennifer Kempson, known to many as “mamafurfur”, a UK-based passive income builder,  blogger, vlogger, money and success coach, YouTube creator and author of the best selling book, “The Master Money Blueprint: How to Master your Money and Create a Powerful Mindset”. We live in a world where people regard money as the master and controller of our lives, and so we go on stressing ourselves to pursue it with that wrong mindset and it becomes a pitfall that is hard to escape from. Jennifer will share with us her journey on how her young family was able to get out of debts, give advice on how to start managing your money so that you can enjoy money to fund your  goals and live life to the fullest. So if you are struggling and not knowing how to cope with the financial challenges and the heartache of being buried in debts, this episode is a must listen from our series. Enjoy listening folks! What You Will Learn From This Episode How do parents go about teaching the value of money to children? Creating your own rule of thumb on percentages when budgeting Is it advisable to follow the minimum payment structure when paying debts Recommendation when sticking to a budget How the quote from Benjamin Franklin, "Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." resonates in our lives What should the correct money mindset be How do you build an emergency fund or “opportunity fund” as what Mamafufur prefer to call it Advice or tips for young couples starting a family The resources Jennifer Kempson offers to people who would like to handle their finances the right way What is passive income? Advice on what passive income resources you can use and whether it is sustainable to replace a day job Thoughts on the Coronavirus pandemic and what to do in this time of uncertainty Connect with Jennifer Kempson http://www.mamafurfur.com http://www.facebook.com/mamafurfur https://www.amazon.com/Master-Money-Blueprint-Powerful-Mindset-ebook/dp/B07M6MRFJ5

Welcome to another episode of The Roadmap to Wealth Show! Today's episode will be a ton of value as we listen to Kevin Bupp, the master in mobile park homes real estate investing. He is also the host of two podcast shows, the "Real Estate Investing for Cashflow" and "The Mobile Home Park Investing". He has authored the popular eBook, “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and How to Avoid Them.” Kevin Bupp is proud to say that he is an entrepreneur all his life and carries to this day the same amount of grit and enthusiasm for success. He started at a young age of 20 and 19 years hence, has  completed in excess of $150 million in real estate transactions. He has gathered so many nuggets of experience in investing in real estate, of which he will gladly share with us today. So if you think that being young is a disadvantage in this kind of industry, think again and listen to Kevin's success story. Enjoy listening! What You Will Learn From This Episode Being young does not determine your failure or success in life The hardest challenge is still a challenge but how to overcome it varies, it all depends on your perspective What is it in real estate that Kevin is so passionate about, that can be yours, as well The big shift to Mobile Home Parks strategy and the opportunities it offer Challenges in Operating mobile home parks in the U.S. Paying forward on mentorship and different charitable endeavors of Kevin Bupp Advice to a younger self, on complacency, on getting out of the comfort zone Investing in yourself for mentorship and courses is the best way to start in real estate Habits of a successful person Significant personalities that made an impact on his life, valuable life lessons and much more The outlook for mobile park homes and the advantage of having in-house property management Advice to people wanting to invest in real estate, no matter what strategies to take Connect with Kevin Bupp https://www.kevinbupp.com/ https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/ Connect With Elena Marches: NiftyBoss.com Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Linkedin

When you hear of the stock market, it seems a very intimidating subject to go into. When you want to learn how to invest in the stock market, you cannot get a crash course for it because there’s a lot to cover. On today's episode, I have the honor to have Rodney Hobson with us, a financial writer, speaker and author of a successful book on stock market investing for beginners, "Shares Made Simple". He also runs a seminar for less experienced investors every year in the London Investor Show. He has been a journalist all his life, writing for business magazines and being a business editor, before he started in the stock market. In this episode, you will learn the basics about the stock market and investing as Rodney shares his vast experience in that field. This is one episode that you will not want to miss, so enjoy. What You Will Learn From This Episode How Rodney started in the stock market? Why did he write the book,  “Shares Made Simple: A Beginners Guide to the Stock Market”? The difference between a Bull & Bear Market? What are the investment strategies for both markets? How do people know when to buy or sell? Ways to make money on investing and types of investments that will give both income and capital gains. Investment in stock and shares has become a breeding ground for scammers, how to be on the lookout for this? Direct vs Indirect Investing in Stock Market. Common mistakes people make when investing. Benefits from making your own investment choices. Is it advisable to hire the services of a  trained financial advisor “The higher the risk, the higher the profit.”, Rodney’s thought on this. How to spread the risk in investment? Rodney also wrote a book, “Small Companies, Big Profits”, is it about profit margin being  bigger when spread in small companies? The difference between the financial crash in 2008 and the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic The market outlook for the rest of 2020. What is the best strategy now, is it best to buy or to wait? Connect with Rodney Hobson Email: rodhobson@hotmail.com On Twitter @rodneyhobson. http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/author/2231/Rodney-Hobson.aspx https://www.ii.co.uk/investing-with-ii/international-investing/news-analysis

In this day and age when there is too much noise, you don’t know which one you should pay attention to. Much less, it is giving you a hard time which one is truly the authority. That’s why you need to consider the critical things that will make you stand out from the rest and position yourself as truly the authority in your niche. In this episode, Elena chats up with Josh Elledge, The founder of Up My Influence, an influencer agency platform to grow your own authority, influence, and revenue. Josh Elledge is a syndicated TV Expert and newspaper columnist, a keynote speaker who turns business pros into media celebrities, creates 10+ sales appts a week with dream clients for B2B businesses. This episode will have Josh talk about how he started his company, the challenges he went through, how he persevered and what are the important considerations to take into account when growing your business. Added to this, he made it clear the importance of proving your authority in the most important of ways. Breaking barriers of your very own comfort zone is a ticket to what you are destined to be impacting others with, and he could not stress this enough. The work that he does with Tony Robbins is being highlighted here, and you should find out the reason why. He made it a point here to sell without being too salesy. What You Will Learn From This Episode - The need for visibility for your best business idea to succeed - Why you need to know your "Why", it shouldn't be always just about the money - The importance of looking the part and leading with a service in mind - The three critical things that would make you an authority in your niche - Celebrating every win in your business has a big reward - The value of perseverance in one's success in whatever field in life you maybe - How he broke the barriers of his own comfort zone and successfully embraced the attitude of "it's your call" - Insights on handling negative criticism - How impacting other people means empowering them - Josh's upcoming project that will help one "to be on the stage and not just another face in the crowd" - Understanding authority marketing in building your business at the same time building your personal brand Enjoy! Links: Up My Influence Josh Elledge on LinkedIn

Considering the social impact of non-profits to people’s lives, growth for these organizations means that they can further expand and reach more people. This is what Corporate Cause Agency aims to help them achieve. In this podcast, Elena talks to Tahverlee Anglen, owner of the Corporate Cause Agency. Tahverlee Anglen is a social impact entrepreneur with a history of leadership based on shared values and purpose. She is involved in driving growth in businesses and nonprofits. She is the host of Girl Talk, and Grit And Grace.  She also co-hosts Shock and Awe 2.0, Saluting Veterans with Grace. In this episode, Tahverlee talks about how she moved from working for nonprofit organizations to establishing her own business, Corporate Cause Agency. Also, she talks about the challenges of establishing your own business and shares advice on how to overcome those challenges. Lastly, Tahverlee talks about an upcoming project that she is working on. What You Will Learn From This Episode - Tahverlee recounts how she established Corporate Cause Agency and talks about the challenges of being a business owner. - She talks about how her business and podcasts’ impact on other people is driving her passion for what she does. - Tahverlee talks about the challenges of owning a business while being a mother, and what she considers her greatest accomplishment. - The importance of pushing through the hardships and how this builds you as an entrepreneur. - How other women mentored and inspired her in starting her own podcast. - The importance of resiliency and the love of learning in being successful. - Tahverlee shares her thoughts on what can make the world a better place. Enjoy! Links Tahverlee Anglen on LinkedIn Corporate Cause Agency

Every business has its own share of challenges. Revenue plateaus, internal reorganization needs, and a myriad of other things can hold a business back. nu-yar is a unique organization that focuses on helping businesses overcome these setbacks. In this podcast, Elena talks to nu-yar’s owner, founder, and lead consultant Michelle Neujahr. Michelle is an energetic entrepreneur who tirelessly works with her clients to achieve and maintain successful strategies for growth in their business. In this episode, she discusses how she established herself as an entrepreneur who aims to help her clients’ businesses grow. Aside from being an entrepreneur at heart, Michelle is also a mother, a grandmother, and a  lover of chocolate. In this episode, we get to know Michelle a little more as she talks about how she got started and the challenges that she encountered along the way. Also, Michelle answers a lot of really interesting questions that give us a clearer picture of how she achieved and maintains her success. Lastly, Michelle shares her best advice for new and experienced entrepreneurs. What You Will Learn From This Episode - Michelle recounts her early experience in entrepreneurship and how it lead to starting up her own business - Overcoming the challenge of keeping focus and following through with the most important projects and ideas - She talks about what drives her passion for entrepreneurship - The importance of believing in yourself and focusing on your own strength and brilliance - Michelle looks back on the people and the mentors that inspired her and the important lessons that they have shared with her - The skills and habits that enabled her to achieve the success that she is enjoying now - She reveals the things lined up for her on the horizon and the things that she will be working on Enjoy! Links Michelle Neujahr on LinkedIn Nu-yar

Without proper protection, business owners can lose their assets from a lawsuit. Half of the businesses in the United States lose this lawsuit. This is why asset protection is a must for investors and entrepreneurs. In this podcast, Elena talks to Corporate Direct’s owner and founder, Garrett Sutton. Garret Sutton is a corporate attorney, best-selling author and one of Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad’s Advisors. He founded Corporate Direct, a company that helps businesses protect their financial assets and maximize their financial goals. In this episode, Garret talks about how he started Corporate Direct and the challenge of finding the right people for their business. Also, Garret talks about his experience working with Robert Kiyosaki and the other Rich Dad advisors. Lastly, Garret shares advice about the importance of protecting assets. What You Will Learn From This Episode - Garret discusses the importance of getting the right people in their organization and how they overcome this challenge - He shares his experience working with Robert Kiyosaki on the Rich Dad book series - He talks about the volunteer and the charity work that he does - The people who have mentored Garret and how they have influenced him as an entrepreneur - How failures are part of being entrepreneurship and the value of learning from those failures - The skills and habits that have helped him become successful - Garret talks about what he thinks can make the world a better place Enjoy! Links: Garret Sutton on LinkedIn Corporate Direct

Most people think that planning for retirement is all about getting their finances in order. But retiring is more than just numbers. It is also about doing what you want to do and spending time with the people you want to spend it with. In this podcast, Elena talks to Dream Retirement Process co-creator, Michelle Bertram. Michelle Bertram co-created Dream Retirement Process with her mother, Beverly Bertram. She is also a financial speaker, an author, an insurance professional, and an investment adviser representative. In this episode, Michelle talks about why she joined the business with her mom and she discusses her book, Creating Your Dream Retirement. Also, Michelle talks about Dream Retirement Process and how she works with her clients to achieve their dream retirement. Lastly, Michelle shares some great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Enjoy! What You Will Learn From This Episode: - Michelle shares how she started and got into the business with her mom. - She talks about her book Creating Your Dream Retirement and how it helps their clients with their retirement. - The challenge of breaking out of today’s information overload noise and talking to the right people. - Michelle talks about her best experiences with Dream Retirement and discusses her charity project outside of work. - She looks back on all the mentors that inspired her before and after she got into the business Links Michelle Bertram on LinkedIn Bertram Financial

Taking the leap from a full-time day job to pursue a side-hustle can be difficult. But with the right skill set, passion, and discipline, success can be achieved. In this podcast, Elena talks to personal finance and business freelance writer, Eric Rosenberg. Eric Rosenberg is a California based finance, travel, and technology writer. With in-depth experience in finance and accounting roles, he helps businesses reach new customers by writing useful online content about banking and other financial topics. He also hosts the podcast Personal Profitability. In this episode, Eric talks about how he got started in writing finance blogs and how he started getting paid for writing online content. Also, Eric talks about the challenge of leaving his day job to take his online side-hustle full time. Lastly, Eric shares advice on finding success as an entrepreneur. What You Will Learn From This Episode - He talks about working in a bank and how he transitioned into a finance blogger. - Eric discusses how he started building connections with both startup and large financial companies - He talks about the book The $100 Dollar Startup, and how it relates to finding success as an entrepreneur - He shares how he started building his blog and talks about how he effectively manages his time - The people that mentored and influenced Eric in his online journey, and the traits and habits that have helped Eric achieve his success. Enjoy! Links Eric Rosenberg on LinkedIn https://ericrosenberg.com/ Personal Profitability

Remote work and virtual assistants were something unheard of in most industries a few years ago. But now it’s a trend that is helping the growth and scalability of a lot of businesses. In this podcast, we get to meet MyOutDesk’s CEO, Daniel Ramsey. Daniel Ramsey is the founder and CEO of MyOutdesk, the real estate industry’s leading virtual staffing company that handles over 5,000 clients. MyOutDesk connects its clients with virtual assistants that enable them to achieve business growth. Aside from leading MyOutDesk, Daniel is also a husband and a father. In this episode, Daniel Ramsey talks about how he started his virtual staffing company and how he dealt with some of the biggest challenges that they faced. Also, Daniel talks about the impact of remote work and virtual assistants and how this is becoming a trend in most industries. Lastly, Daniel talks about their charity work and shares his best advice for new entrepreneurs. What You Will Learn From This Episode - Daniel talks about starting a company that offers virtual assistant services at a time when remote work was in its early stages. - What makes him feel passionate about the work that they do at MyOutDesk. - Daniel reveals what he considers to be his biggest accomplishment and the best experience he has had in being an entrepreneur. - The things that Daniel would have done differently if he had the chance. - The reliability and stability of the real estate business and why it’s a good investment. - How a quote from Zig Ziglar made an impact on Dave’s company - The three people he would love to meet and why. - He talks about charity work that he is doing in the Philippines and why they are doing it. Enjoy! Connect with Daniel Daniel Ramsey on LinkedIn MyOutDesk

Learning what works and what fails is an essential part of being an entrepreneur. Failing can be fearsome for new entrepreneurs but it can also serve as a learning opportunity. Our guest today talks about the value of not giving up and learning from your failures. In this podcast, Elena talks to The Bond/Bright Group Principal, Jane Bond. Jane is a successful serial entrepreneur and leads The Bond/Bright Group Principal in helping their client’s businesses grow through diverse digital marketing strategies. Jane talks about why she became an entrepreneur and how she started . Also, she discusses the challenges of launching their business and learning the competition. Lastly, Jane shares her advice about putting yourself out there and not giving up. Enjoy! Links - LinkedIn - Website: The Bond/Bright Group - Facebook - Instagram Connect With Elena Marches: NiftyBoss.com Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Linkedin

Have you ever fallen for shiny objects? What have you done to stay focused with your goals and not let that slip away? These are just some of the questions that our guest tackles today. In this podcast, Elena talks to Co-Founder and Managing Director of Wellings Capital, Paul Moore. Paul is a successful real estate entrepreneur and leads Wellings Capital in helping clients to passively invest in commercial real estate. In this episode, Paul talks about why he became an entrepreneur and how he co-founded Wellings Capital. Also, Paul discusses some of the trouble he had when he transitioned to investing. Lastly, Paul shares the importance of having a big WHY and how it helps him during great moments of discouragement and success. What You Will Learn From This Episode: - Paul talks about being semi-retired at a young age of 34. - The importance of knowing the difference between investing and speculating. - Why the wealthiest Americans invest and perpetuate their fortunes through commercial real estate. - How they manage to become debt free for 2.5 million dollars in 13 months. - He shares why high risk does not always equal to high return. Enjoy! Connect with Paul Moore Paul Moore on LinkedIn Listen to his podcast, How to Lose Money. Wellings Capital Connect With Elena Marches: NiftyBoss.com Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Linkedin

Over the years, a lot of people have adopted a cookie cutter life approach when it comes to saving for retirement. It is not a successful story to the Baby Boomers era. This is a topic, among many others, discuss today with Daniel Ameduri. Daniel is a self-made millionaire. He is the Co-founder of the Future Money Trends newsletter and FutureMoneyTrends.com and a proud father of 3. Daniel talks about his book, “Don’t Save for Retirement: A Millennial’s Guide to Financial Freedom.” Also, he shares some of his insights about saving for retirement in not so conventional way. Lastly, find out what are the important money lessons he teaches his children. Enjoy! What You Will Learn From This Episode - Why he wrote the book, “Don’t Save for Retirement” - The reason why baby-boomers are not having a successful retirement - Discover the importance of having multiple streams of income into your life - Daniel's extreme way to save money - Why making short term sacrifices will have a big impact for the rest of your life - How to monetize your hobby by doing freelancing - Why it is important to teach your children about money while they are still young Connect With Daniel Daniel Ameduri's Website Connect With Elena Marches: NiftyBoss.com Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Linkedin

Learning what works and what fails is an essential part of being an entrepreneur. Failing can be fearsome for new entrepreneurs but it can also serve as a learning opportunity. Our guest today talks about the value of not giving up and learning from your failures. In this podcast, Elena talks to Boost Media Group’s  CEO and co-founder, Jeff Pulvino. Jeff is a successful serial entrepreneur and leads Boost Media Group in helping their client’s businesses grow through diverse digital marketing strategies. In this episode, Jeff talks about why he became an entrepreneur and how he started Boost Media Group. Also, Jeff discusses the challenges of launching their business and learning the competition. Lastly, Jeff shares great advice about putting yourself out there and not giving up . What You Will Learn From This Episode - Jeff talks about starting Boost Media Group during the market collapse during 2007 to 2008. - How he draws passion from helping small to midsize business achieve growth. - The challenges of starting their business and learning the landscape of their own market. - Jeff discusses why entrepreneurs should not be afraid of failure and the significance of learning what’s going to fail and what’s going to work. - He shares how he recovers from failures and how an aspiring entrepreneur could start without any capital. - Why having a professional mentor can be game changing. - The importance of having a daily routine and finding purpose in the things that you do. Enjoy! Connect With Jeff Jeff Pulvino on LinkedIn Boost Media Group Connect With Elena Maurel Elenamaurel.com Facebook Twitter

Judy Liebman is an advisor at Engel & Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn. She has been investing in NYC real estate for over 20 years. In 2018 she became a licensed real estate salesperson and is enjoying working with clients and guiding them through the buying, selling and renting process. She welcomes residential and commercial inquiries. Also, under her belt are 25 years of hard goods product development experience with a focus on private label, a 10 plus years of experience designing showrooms and trade-show booths and creating collateral material and packaging, and 10 plus years of sales and marketing experience with a focus on new business development including dotcom, incentives, awards and corporate gifts. Let’s join Judy in this episode as she shares her life in the world of real estate. Coming from a place of serving others, she is passionate about helping other people, and guiding them, especially when it’s about real estate matters. Learn to know her closely, too, as she unleashes what’s in her heart and mind about her family, her business and the world in general. Also, find out who she models her life from, the people she adores and  why because her successful life as it is now is a testament to everything she adheres to in all areas of her life. What You Will Learn From This Episode - Working for a commission as opposed to bringing in a fixed income - The perks of being an entrepreneur - How to manage your property when you are living in a faraway country - A thing or two and a lot more on dealing with property investments in other countries - People who impacted Judy's life immeasurably - Why do some people get scared to start a business - Important skills and habits to acquire to be successful in business - The superpower she wants to have and why and the weaknesses she has and how she overcome them - Her contribution to making the world a better place to live in, and the next agenda for her business  People Mentioned Bruce Springsteen Melissa Hartwig Urban Desmond Tutu Connect With Judy Liebman Phone no.: 646-298-8775 Judithliebman.evrealestate.com Instagram LinkedIn Connect With Elena Marches: NiftyBoss.com Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Linkedin