Dreamcatchers

A dream is only crazy until you make it happen. Take it from Maricela Soberanes, who will share her amazing story of success.   Welcome back, Dreamcatchers! In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Maricela Soberanes, co-founder of Up Plex Living, a property management company from Austin, Texas. Moving to the United States without knowing anyone, not being able to speak English, and with just $100 in her pocket, Maricela persevered and climbed her way to success. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist, Maricela also joined the U.S. Navy and served as a medical volunteer overseas.  Maricela has been in the real estate world for 17 years. She and her husband founded Up Plex Living, a company managing millions worth of real estate today. We’ll dive in deeper to Maricela’s amazing story - from having just $100 to her name to making millions in real estate.  There’s a lot of value in this story, so listen in! [00:01 - 08:58] Opening Segment  I introduce Maricela to the show Maricela shares her humble be

In this episode Omar explains how he escaped corporate America, the importance of exposing children to the idea of being an entrepreneur, clients not knowing what they want and being a gatekeeper of your time. He also shares how a pocket square holder has grown into a full-service custom garment and shoe company known as Bespokuture (www.bespokuture.com). Towards the end of the call we dive into the moral responsibilities of clothiers and how he is combating the ills of the system.Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.comFind out more about real estate apartment/multi-family investing with Jerome Myers at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com

Can High School Dropouts turn their lives around and build an empire that is worth a billion dollars? In this episode of Dreamcatchers, I have invited the amazing Sofia Castro. Sofia and her husband Bobby were able to come from the humble beginnings of investing $1800 for a tiny manual on how to lease heavy equipment to building a company that was valued at a billion-dollar valuation. Listen to her story and find out how she made her dreams a reality through hard work and full effort. Connect with our guest!Get in touch with Sofia on Instagram (@officialsofiacastro), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/sofia-castro-252535195), and Facebook(Sofia-Estrada-Castro). Visit her website http://sofiacastroofficial.com/ to know more. [03:12] Sofia’s humble beginnings She grew up in a family where parents struggle with working 4 different jobs She built a 450 million dollar worth of portfolio in Multifamily   [09:04] From High School Dropout to Billion Dollar Valuation Getting to the next level We were so blessed to be able

In this episode Greg discusses why he gave up on his dream of being in the NFL, gives us tools for dealing with grief, explains why failure often starts out as a “good time,” that money is a force multiplier, and touches on how suicide doesn’t ever solve the problem.Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.comFind out more about real estate apartment/multi-family investing with Jerome Myers at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com

How can you find fulfillment in the things that you do? You have to work on yourself to become better as a person and make sure you are having fun doing it. In this episode of Dreamcatchers, I have invited the amazing Pancham Gupta. He is a computer engineer turned investor. He’s here to talk about his journey on how he was able to quit his job and leave the matrix to pursue his passion for real estate.Connect with our guest!Get in touch with Pancham on LinkedIn(@panchamgupta) and Facebook(@pancham.gupta) or send him an email at p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com [03:24] What was your life like before leaving “The Matrix”? Finding fulfillment in the things that you do “Am I going to do this at the age of 50?”, “Why am I doing it today?” Find a person who has done it and learn from them. [21:23] Once you’re in, how do you keep going? Life is short. Do the things that you enjoy. Pursuing the passion and making it happen every day. [28:16] Do you think you have a big difference in the quality of life when you ma

In this episode James discusses how he is getting out of the rat race through investment in multifamily real estate (apartment complexes), what early retirement looks like, how the 1% can get in the way, being your true self in every environment and the importance of having a positive impact on the lives of others.

Crime rates in South Africa are still high, and the problems with unemployment, gender inequality, and poverty are still far from being solved. But there will always be one person who will strive to make a change and help her fellow people, and we have her on the show today. In this episode of Dreamcatchers, I welcome Rubima Ayob Ebrahim. Rubima is a mother who founded her own company in South Africa with one purpose: to create financial stability for others. She will share her journey and struggles of raising a family and commandeering a company, all the while dealing with multiple crimes on multiple occasions. She brought her family to New York to spread her good work and to help more people with her philanthropic vision of giving everyone the financial freedom that they deserve.  [00:01 - 08:33] Opening Segment  I welcome Rubima to the showSee links below to get in touch with her Reaching multiple milestones in Africa at the age of 19 The state of education and employment in Africa How focusing on p

This morning as I was reviewing my notes from Duron’s call last night I realized how fortunate I am to be a part of a community committed to helping people live their best lives. Duron made mention of how important his network’s support was in him smashing his goals. The conversation gave me confirmation that our movement is a necessary one. Helping people attain their dreams is our sole purpose and we are so happy that he has allowed us to go on this journey with him. It is so hard to believe this guy was in approximately 60k of debt and took 2 years to find work in his field of study after college. Today he has passive real estate investments outside of his 401k, a fully funded emergency fund, a happy marriage, a new child on the way, and so much more. It confirms that the strategies work when the appropriate level of effort is applied. I took a lot of notes during this call but the highlights from my view are below:For many people it seems like a life without discipline is the good life. Early on D

People who have power and voice have the responsibility to make the world a better place for those who are struggling.  Welcome back to Dreamcatchers! In today’s episode, I welcome the founder of CRE Recruiting and CRE at work, Allison S. Weiss. From a military family, Allison will share how her environment growing up has shaped her and how her philanthropic values were formed. She is about the celebration and the appreciation of every person. She is well aware of the problems in the industry of real estate and she is not afraid to speak up and encourage others to do the same. Allison is the change from within that the industry needs. With all that, let’s jump right in and learn the importance of diversification and representation! [00:01 - 09:58] Opening Segment  I introduce Allison Weiss to the show See links below to get in touch with Allison Who is Allison and how did she become who she is today? Allison’s love for people and the important things for her Art as a way to bring comfort to other people

99% of the time, we just want to be validated and to be heard. After we’re heard, then we can start making clear decisions. Melahni is here to help us realize what we are truly capable of.  Welcome back to Dreamcatchers! In today’s episode, I welcome professional purpose coach, event MC, and virtual trainer Melahni Ake to talk about her journey into helping others catch their dreams. With her years of experience in a multitude of jobs, she found her true place in spreading her word on adding value and creating tomorrow through her podcast “Everyday Leader”. Through this podcast, she also shared how she paid it forward from the people who helped her along the way by amplifying their voices and spreading their missions.  With that, let’s jump right in and learn how we can create tomorrow! [00:01 - 9:59] Opening Segment  I introduce Melahni to the show See links below to get in touch with Melahni What’s an Everyday Leader? Starting a radio station and a girl’s softball team back in high school Learning cust

In each and every one of us, there lies an untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. With that being said, Josh McCallen formed his life mission: to help people take the red pill.  Welcome back to Dreamcatchers! In today’s episode, I welcome Josh McCallen of Capital Hacking. He is an expert in multifamily real estate, a community servant-leader, and a fellow podcaster. He will share his journey into financial freedom and how his genuine love for people has propelled him to his success.His idea of treating everyone in the business as a community makes him stand out among the other entrepreneurs, and his emphasis on the importance of failing and getting back up practically makes him an invincible businessman. With that, let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 11:00] Opening Segment  I introduce Josh McCallen to the show See links below to get in touch with Josh Josh’s journey into capital hacking Jumping into the real estate Helping people take the red pill Find out why Josh McCallen’s investing strategies stand

Business isn’t always about gaining or earning more. Usually, there’s a personal side to it as well. Welcome back to Dreamcatchers! In today’s episode, I welcome Damon Burton, the president of SEO National as well as a member of Forbes Agency Council. Just like any other success stories, Damon will share with us his roots from typing games and web design that finally got him to the world of SEO. Likewise, his humble and honest beginnings are the core of his SEO philosophy: monetizing without paying for those intrusive ads!  Let’s jump right in and be comfortable with the unknown. [00:01 - 11:19] Opening Segment  I introduce Damon to the show See links below to get in touch with Damon Damon’s journey from being a web designer to an SEO expert Dating the career: being comfortable with the unknown Taking positive reflections from negative environments [11:20 - 25:42] Moving to the SEO World Leaving the job for the same paying side-hustle Staying on your lane and growing your market Damon shares his expe

Success is not always about money. Most of the time, it is about passion, excitement, and the impact you’re bringing to the world. In today’s episode of Dreamcatchers, I welcome Brett Krueger to walk us through his journey and process of getting out of his dad’s company and finally venturing out into the world of real estate. As a builder of boutique condos and hotels, he will share with us his passion for creating that freeing lifestyle for people. But of course, with every success comes more challenges along the way. With that, let’s jump right in! [00:01 - 10:34] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Brett Krueger See links below to get in touch with Brett Brett talks about his journey to real estate Working hard vs. being smart Working in a cruise ship [10:35 - 20:16] Red Pill Moment Brett talks about his desire to run away from his dad’s company Buying 40 acres of land without any extra cash Ton of assets doesn’t mean liquidity  [20:17 - 32:03] Problems Along the Way Brett talks about h

Some of us start our life in the jungle where everything is abundant—water, food, shelter, and comfort. But what does it take to venture out into the vast desert to find greater meaning in our lives?As a business coach and a fellow podcast host, Kieran Lenahan will share with us his journey from holding back to finally stepping out to pursue his dreams. He will also share how life is always something about a bigger purpose, and not just about your payslip, your job, or your material possessions.Let’s jump right in and start our journey to our inevitable success. [00:01 - 6:41] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Kieran Lenahan Find Kiera at the links below Kieran’s background story before pursuing his dreams Kieran’s pursuit of purpose Introduction to coaching [6:42 - 13:48] The Dark Period Kieran shares his fruitless searching in the past The importance of getting some help from other people The idea of do-it-yourself on everything The people who helped Kieran along the way Pursuing Kieran

A lot of people do their businesses for the money or for some other reason. But, our guest for today will show us that it could be like a walk in the park with no bounds nor pressure.  In today’s episode of Dreamcatchers, I welcome real estate entrepreneur and former speech-language pathologist Esther Reizes to talk about her journey and how she overcame the challenges along her way.Despite earning millions, Esther will prove that real estate could still be fun and not just your typical grind. She will also share that there is still hope and opportunities for people even in their deepest and lowest moments. After all, our motivations should reflect what we truly want and who we really are deep inside.  [00:01 - 9:34] Opening Segment  I welcome Esther to the show See links below to get in touch with Esther Esther’s journey to who she is today Being a speech-language pathologist Shifting to a real estate career [9:35 - 17:51] Relationships Esther talks about how she got to where she is on her own Start

One of the primary messages of this show is for us to not be afraid to step out of our comfort zone and head out to that desert. But in today’s episode of Dreamcatchers, Billy Keels takes that to the next level as he had explored throughout Europe in pursuit of his dreams.While doing long-distance investing, Billy still maintains his corporate job and is happy in doing so. He’s also a fellow podcaster in his show, “Going Long Podcast”.Let’s jump right in and learn how you can also overcome your fears! [00:01 - 9:32] Opening Segment  Find Billy at the links below Going from Ohio to Barcelona Taking in the culture and the opportunity to live overseas Billy expresses how his professor pushed him to perfect his language [9:33 - 16:10] Relationships People who helped Billy along the wayLanguage exchange in a safe environment Deliberate choices that made an impact relationship-wise We talk about how it is okay to lose relationships [16:11 - 27:25] Billy’s Career Space Billy shares his red pill moment Be

Athleticism doesn’t only pertain to strength, agility, or fitness. It is also about the willingness to go the long way, not taking shortcuts, and learning the process in detail.Learn how to play the game in today’s episode with athlete and real estate investor LaVonne Idlette as she talks about how proper housing is the starting point of a better community.Let’s jump right in and find ways on how to be impactful in everything you do.[00:01 - 8:16] Opening Segment  Find LaVonne at the links below An overview of LaVonne’s background story Limited partner vs. general partner [8:17 - 14:00] LaVonne’s Journey People who served as LaVonne’s mentors Getting the most out of a network [14:01 - 24:20] The Red Pill Moment LaVonne talks about the importance of taking the little steps The importance of having a person who has your back Being a generalist vs. being an expert [24:21 - 35:11] The Challenges and the Rewards LaVonne talks about her worst fears in the process LaVonne’s rock bottom moment The rewar

David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh (“Lee”) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content, and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive.As part of that mission, for the past 20 years, he’s been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy. [00:01 - 7:24] Opening Segment  An overview of David’s background story Learning the lessons of being poor The values of gratitude, forgiveness, and accountability The Playbook Podcast [7:25 - 15:28] David’s Sound Bites Be more interested than interestingSeek the commonality and appreciate the difference I don’t believe in work; I believe in Activity Buying low and selling high [15:29 - 24:09] Investing in Yourself Increas

Everything is all about branding. But is your brand coherently aligned with your values and yourself as a person? In today’s episode of Dreamcatchers, I welcome Kate DiLeo, an expert on brand designing and marketing to share her approach with us on coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs.She will show us how she helps businesses articulate their message to further increase their value and their audience reach. Her story of exiting the matrix will inspire any of us who are struggling to pursue our dream so let’s jump right in and come from a place of desperation to a place of invitation! [00:01 - 8:11] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Kate DiLeo See links below to get in touch with Kate Kate’s background storyExtracting from clients their brand  Kate shares her journey and how she created her proprietary framework [8:12 - 17:32] Branding and Kate’s Red Pill Moment Three things that are the crux of a brand messageTagline, value proposition statement, and differentiator statement Kate talks a

Being creative is one thing, but being creative AND sharing that with the world is more impactful than ever. Mark Stinson pushes everyone to believe in their own talents and ultimately earn money doing the things they love.As a brand innovator, podcast host, and author, Mark will show us how pursuing your passion and creativity can be marketable. He will also talk about fear and how it leads to self-doubt which is common among artists and creatives nowadays.Let’s jump right in and see the joys and freedom of being creative. [00:01 - 8:22] Opening Segment  I welcome today’s guest, Mark Stinson Mark’s creative life before chasing his dreams Monetizing the creativity Mark’s copywriter career Mark’s book, ForwardFast Branding Mark shares his creative models from the book [8:23 - 14:41] Creative Models of Branding and People Who Helped Mark Likeability and quality of the product Creating an experience for the customer How to get a copy of the bookSee links below Mark talks about the people who helped