We live in an age of the scam artist. To be fair, the scam artist dates way back. Whether it’s snake oil or extended warranties for your car, or a Nigerian prince promising you piles of money, sleazy people have been taking advantage of the vulnerable for as long as anyone can remember. With the
Have you ever heard of Tom’s Shoes? It’s a really interesting business that sells shoes online.Tom’s Shoes were all the rage a few years back. We even had a couple of pairs in the Vargas household. What differentiates them from everyone else selling shoes online is their unique business model. Their motto is “We’re in the
Automation is a hot topic right now in real estate. It seems like everyone wants a computer to do all of the work for them. I’m all for working smarter and not just harder, but there are some things that automation just can replace. Take the mafia. The younger generation of mobsters are looking for
It’s no secret that America has a huge labor shortage. In fact, I saw a huge banner plastered on a Taco Bell down the street from my office that was offering $18 an hour to anyone willing to show up for work. It’s weird though, isn’t it? There was a labor shortage before the pandemic,
There’s a place in the heart of Hollywood called the Magic Castle. I’d tell you to visit it when visiting Los Angeles, but you won’t be able to get in unless you’re a member. And to be a member you need to not only be a practicing magician, but you also need to pass a
I was rewatching the Ant-Man movie with my kids the other day. I don’t watch a ton of movies, but this is a fun superhero movie I sort of like. There’s a line from the beginning of the movie that struck me. The character Hank Pym, played by Michael Douglas, is in a heated argument
What a great way to start a week. I received a call Monday morning from Michael. Michael is a student that has been with my program for three and a half months. Michael came to me looking to start as a newbie. He wanted to become an entrepreneur. He wanted to start living life on
One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “Ernie, what type of real estate leads is the best? Is it probate, pre-probate, inherited, reverse mortgage, or some other lead we don’t know about?” The truth is you can find amazing deals and incredible success in all of these leads. What really matters is
On Wednesday, I told you that I got screwed over by someone when they went behind my back to steal a deal from me. The Lord’s Prayer says we have to forgive others or we won’t be forgiven ourselves. That happened right about three years ago and I’m still a little angry about it. I’ve
My 13 year old daughter, Rebecca, got into soccer a few years back. When she started, she had zero experience. Back when I was a kid, that was no big deal. Nowadays, it seems like parents are grooming their kids to become pros as soon as they are able to walk. But she was excited
He was old and clueless…and I took advantage of that. I have a 65 year old student who came to me with absolutely zero experience in real estate.Have you heard the term “wet behind the ears”? This guy wasn’t just wet, he was drenching wet. Most people think this is a problem. To be fair,
Last week I was talking about how you should be a thermostat, not a thermometer. Reframing the conversation with your seller is super powerful. And preframing the conversation can actually make reframing even easier. It’s topics like this that I love to dive deep on with my students in my Probate Renegade coaching group. Like
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