Business, Goal Setting, Probate Business

Ready for Your First-Quarter Self Check?

Can you believe we are now in the last month of the first quarter and as of today the first week is behind us. Did you set any goals for this year?Are on target to hit those goals?If you are, give yourself a big pat on the back – that is so awesome to hear,

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Business, Marketing, Negotiations

Justin in Victorville

I was on my way to Home Depot yesterday to pick some stuff up for one of my projects. In the parking lot on the way in, I bump into a young man named Justin.Justin approached me with a huge smile on his face and asked me if I was interested in buying ceviche. If you’ve

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Business

It’s Good to Laugh After a Tough Week

I’ll be honest with you, this week Friday couldn’t come fast enough.I’ve had so many phone calls, zoom meetings, and odd ball problems spring up all week long, I’m definitely going to enjoy a little rest and relaxation.One thing I love doing is laughing. It’s actually really great for your physical and mental health. Among

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Business, Real Estate Investing

A Charlie Brown Real Estate Lesson

On Friday I mentioned that I was taking my 14-year-old son, Ernie Jr., to learn a little more about real estate. I had just acquired another probate property, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to walk him through the process of what happens once we pick up the keys to a house.I

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Business

My Trip to Oregon

Last night I had the pleasure of sharing probate with a great group of real estate investors in Portland, Oregon. Usually when I speak in Portland, it’s over the course of a few days. And whenever I travel to different parts of the country, I always connect with my past ProbateFox students – usually over dinner.Not

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Business

I Had a Conversation with Elon Musk

So technically it is true I had a conversation with Elon last night. The thing is there were 4999 other people in on the same conversation lol.Have you heard of the iPhone app Clubhouse? It’s a new way to share ideas and have conversations, but you have to be invited by someone already in. Luckily,

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Business, Goal Setting, Probate, Probate Investing

The Guy that Scratched His Head to Poverty

We can’t always control the circumstances or obstacles that we are presented with in our life; however, we have the ability to adjust our plans in order to stay on track to achieve our end goals. This year has been very much about adjusting and shifting our plans but that doesn’t mean that our goals

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Business, Goal Setting

Do You Believe in Second Chances?

When I came out of high school, I really had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I had a lot of ideas of what I could do but when I reflect back, I can honestly say I don’t think those were all of my own ideas but rather others’ plans. I

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Business

Toilet Paper Wars, Friday the 13th, and Black Friday

Today is Friday the 13th but it feels more like black Friday as real estate is on sale with my probate sellers. It is obvious that things are different today. Disneyland is closing and just about every store in every town is out of toilet paper.  There are posts all over social media of empty

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Business

A four-part philosophy to help you get all you possibly can

Good evening,  I hope your Thanksgiving was a great one and that you were able to celebrate it with a special someone(s). I also hope that you were able to think about the things that you are grateful for with an emphasis on the things that you have versus the things that you don’t. As

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Business

White Water Rafting Fighting Your Self-Inflicted Fear

I am what is called an assistant scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America organization. It is a very fulfilling role as I get to lead young men in their mental development. At the end of this summer I took my group of Boy Scouts out on a white water rafting trip and neither my

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