The Double Up Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Double Up Podcast
The Double Up Podcast is geared towards anyone interested in real estate, personal finance, investing, business, as well as growing both professional and personally. Inspired by Nipsey Hussle, let's Double Up!
In this episode of the Double Up Podcast, we had the opportunity to interview Andre C. Hatchett, author of Own or be Owned, a 15 year mobile notary business owner, instructor and real estate investor. Andre is also known as “Mr. Buy Black”, he is the driving force behind the national Black Business Challenge social media campaign that encourages African Americans to patronize Black-owned businesses.
Topics Discussed:
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Spirit of Entrepreneurship
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Removing Limitations
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Sacrificing to Get Where You Want
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Securing Assets
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Having Long Term Vision
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and much more
You can find Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehatchett/
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode of the Double Up Podcast, we had the opportunity to interview Quincy Williams, a real estate investor, entrepreneur and real estate mentor. Over the last few years Quincy has acquired 9 properties, 3 of which are Airbnb’s in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. Quincy uses owner financing as his preferred method of holding his properties. These strategy’s have helped Quincy build a real estate portfolio worth over 1.4 million.
Topics Discussed:
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How to structure subject to deals
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Everything happens in order
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How to become a superhost on AirBnb
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Standard authorization letters
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Closing properties within a trust
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and much more
The Nipsey Quote of the Day: “I’m about seeing long-term, seeing a vision, understanding nothing really worthwhile happens overnight, and just sticking to your script long enough to make something real happen.”
You can find Quincy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/quincydwilliams/
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Badu, a Licensed CPA, serial entrepreneur who owns a tax firm, real estate investment company, and several rental cars.
Before we got into the interview, we discussed The Double Up Millionaire of the Week - Alonzo Herndon.
During the interview with Jeff, We discussed: - What shifted his mindset from lack to abundance - The importance of knowing yourself in business - How he left the top accounting firm to run his tax business full-time - How he acquired over 50 units in real estate - and much more...
The Nipsey Quote of the Day: "My thing is that I don’t give no person that much power over my path that I’m walking. Not one person can make or break what I’m doing, except me or God”
You can find Jeff on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jbadu32/ or at jeffbadu.com
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Jones II, an LA native and real estate investor..
Before we got into the interview, we discussed The Double Up Millionaire of the Week - Robert Church.
During the interview with Mark, We discussed:
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How to invest in a High-cost market via House-Hacking
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Avoiding the common mistakes new investors make
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How he made $200,000 in 18 Months
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Leveraging the NACA Program to get your 1st Deal
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and much more...
The Nipsey Quote of the Day: "Even as you make progress, you need the discipline to keep from backtracking and sabotaging the success as it’s happening.”
You can find Mark on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/livinrentfree/
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Tribuana Jones. Tribbie is a Teacher at one of the Top High Schools on the Southside of Chicago, a Counselor for Job Core, an Educational and vocational program, a Fitness Junkie, and recently purchased her first Multi-Unit Property.
Before we got into the interview, we discussed The Double Up Millionaire of the Week - Mary Ellen Pleasant.
During the interview with Tribbie, We discussed:
- How she transformed her mindset to reach a new level mentally, physically, and financially
- How she created a keystone habit, that helped create other positive habits
- Why those who don't want to be entrepreneurs should still be investors
- How she decided on the location to purchase her building
- Why Invest in an up and coming neighborhood
- How to persist through fears, doubts, and obstacles that arise during your property search
- How purchasing one investment property can change your family's financial trajectory
The Nipsey Quote of the Day: "It’s cliche to say, work hard, don’t quit. I would really say find yourself and find what’s the motivating force behind you. And build around that.”
You can find Tribbie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tribbie/
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Carter Cofield, of Cofield Advisors.
Before we got into the interview, we discussed The Double Up Millionaire of the Week - Jesse Binga.
During the interview with Carter, We discussed:
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Leveraging Adversity to Grow
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Transitioning from Corporate to Full-time Entrepreneurship
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Persisting through whatever life throws at you
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How to leverage the tax-code to your advantage
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Turning personal expenses to tax-deductible business expenses
The Nipsey Quote of the Day: "We got turned down, we failed, had set backs, had to start over a lot of times. But we kept going at it. In anybody’s case that’s always the distinguishing factor.”
You can find Carter on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/
If you're ready to live a tax-free lifestyle, grab the Blueprint here: https://carter-s-school-63f3.thinkific.com/?ref=682595
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing The Credit Queen, Irene Day.
Before we got into the interview, we discussed the sale of Brian's duplex, him closing on another Duplex, and The Double Up Millionaire of the Week - Robert Abbott.
During the interview with Irene, We discussed:
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How she went from a 400 credit score to an 800.
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How she jumped out on a ledge from a 9-5 to full-time entrepreneurship
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Credit mistakes most people make
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Questions to ask before working with a credit repair business
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How to leverage business credit and why so few do it correctly
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How she leveraged one asset class (a business) to invest in another (real estate)
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Why we don't practice nepotism in our community
The Nipsey Quote of the Day: "Instead of trying to build a brick wall, lay a brick everyday. Eventually you’ll look up and you’ll have a brick wall.”
You can find Irene on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/creditqueenirene/ and Hannah Financial at https://www.instagram.com/hannahfinancial/
If you're ready to get your business credit up, you can find all her products here: https://gumroad.com/a/740750451
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, we interview a couple of Real Estate Investors making waves in Indianapolis.
Richard and Champaign White are a Electrician/Realtor duo, that finds, renovates as a family, and rents property in Indianapolis.
We discuss how they came from humble beginnings and now nearly everyone in their immediate family owns property, as well as how they were able to get the whole family on board.
We also discuss how one decision can impact the lives of your family for generations.
You can find Champaign on Instagram at http://instagram.com/closed_with_champaign and Richard at http://instagram.com/realrich_3
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, Brian & Gene share their opinion on how they view the term "Selfishness" and the act of being "selfish".
The word "selfish" almost always has a negative connotation (like caring only about yourself while disregarding others) but it's time to rebrand the word in order to highlight how healthy and productive selfishness can be.
As you invest in yourself, you'll have more to offer the world around you. The time you spend learning about yourself, developing your talents, and sharing your treasure will be used to love others in greater ways.
Topics Discussed:
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The #1 Rule in Business
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Generational Lack of Knowledge
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Why Being Selfish is Important
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Personal Testimonies From The Host
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Making Sacrifices
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Consistency
You can find us on Instagram at @thedoubleuppodcast
In this episode, we had an opportunity to sit down with Ericka Williams from "The Classy Climb Blog" she is a 6-Figure YouTuber with 3.3 Million views, she has a Real Estate Investment Group with over 9 properties, she also invests in the trucking industry and currently owns 12 Semi-Trucks.
Topics Discussed:
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The Power of Group Economics
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The Trucking Industry
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Business Systems & Relationships
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Monetizing YouTube
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Building Capital Vs Building Cash Flow
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Tips for Inspiring Entrepreneurs
You can find Ericka on Instagram at @erickasclassyclimb
In this episode, Brian & Gene discuss what they've been up to lately while everyone was in quarantine.
Some hot topics they touched on was stocks, overcoming adversity, stepping into the next phase of GREATNESS and staying consistent with smashing your goals.
In this episode, we had an opportunity to sit down with Pettway Estates! They are a husband and wife team that flips houses down in Louisville.
We talked through how they flipped 12 houses in one year, mistakes and lessons learned along the way, and much more...
You can connect with them on instagram @pettwayestates or visit their website: https://www.pettwayestates.com/
In this episode we interview an amazing couple who paid off over $100K in debt in less than 2 years!
We discuss the blueprint for paying off debt in such a short amount of time, working as a team, and growing a business.
You can find the Hartzog's on instagram @thehartrimony
And if you're interested in their blueprint to paying off debt, check out their No Nonsense Guide to Debt Freedom here: https://gumroad.com/a/74871923
As always you can find Eugene on all social media @__mrmarshall and Brian @theinfamouscpa
If you would like The Blueprint: How to Make Passive Income in the Car Rental Industry, visit https://gumroad.com/l/carrentalmoney
In this episode, Brian & Gene take our listeners through a couple of the incidents on our failure resume. We discuss what happened, how this affected us at the time being, how we could have handled those situations differently and/or how those incidents were catalysts for our growth.
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You can also find Brian on all social media outlets @TheInfamousCPA, and Gene on all social media outlets @__MrMarshall.
On today’s show we have a special guest, Mr Rahkim Sabree, he is a speaker, and most recently gave a Ted Talk on Financial Empowerment, he is an author of Mentorship: The Playbook & Financially Irresponsible, and he also is a Financial Coach and the co-founder of An Extended Hand, a non-profit that works to help at youth risk struggling with homelessness.
Topics Discussed:
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Successfully Navigating Your Environment to Achieve Success
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Going from Financially Irresponsible to Financially Literate
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Going from a $500 Credit Limit to $50,000
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How to Self-Publish a Book
You can find Rakhim on instagram @rahkimsabree or at RahkimSabree.com
On today's episode we have some special guests, Tia & Julia from Trend Influx Agency.
Trend Influx Agency is a branding and marketing firm that specializes in helping start-ups get their businesses off the ground.
In this episode we discuss,
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the psychology behind brand colors
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common marketing mistakes by small businesses
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marketing trends & the future of digital marketing
You can find Julia & Tia on instagram @trendinfluxagency or visit their website trendinfluxagency.com
Today we have a super special guest, Jamisa McIvor, CEO of RoseBuds Investments, who is a 26-Year Old Real Estate Investor out of Philadelphia.
Jamisa owns 19+ properties valued over $3 Million and 18 of those properties, she owns free & clear.
We discuss:
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What life was like growing up in Philly and how she survived because the fire inside of her burned brighter than the fire around her
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How she acquired her first 9 properties in one year
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How she just got out and did it, learned from mistakes, and
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The Mindset of a Millionaire
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Visualizing success before you attain it
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Concrete Rose, Her Mentoring Program
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and more..
You can find Jamisa on instagram @rosebudsinvestments and check her website here: www.rosebudsinvestments.com/
In today's episode we interview a very very special guest, Joey Bachewitz (aka Joey B).
Joey B has 40 years experience in both commercial and residential investment, development and brokerage activities. He has owned, rehabbed and managed over 1400 rental apartment units, syndicated apartment buildings in Lakeview and Lincoln Park (Chicago neighborhoods) And developed multiple Walgreen's stores throughout Chicago, Indiana and Michigan.
You can connect with Joey at chicagorei.com
If you need credit repair services, please visit the700circle.com
Also, make sure to follow @thedoubleuppodcast, @theinfamouscpa, and @__mrmarshall
In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing a super special guest, Ms. Rashauna Scott, also known as The Investor's Realtor.
Topics discussed:
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Wholesaling
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Are there perks to working with a realtor that also invests?
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Infinity Membership: Women's Real Estate Mentoring Program
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Investing in yourself to spur growth
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The art of leverage
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Finding a mentor and adding value to build the relationship
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Having contracts in place to protect yourself from bad business relationships
Books Mentioned:
Retire Young Retire Rich
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
Rich Dad's Guide to Investing
Way of the Superior Man
Gene & B-Rob discuss the trials and tribulations that come with working a 9-5 while being a full-time investor and entrepreneur, while also providing some tips and tricks to be successful.
On today's episode Gene & B-Rob discuss how individuals tend to see successful indiviudals and focus on the finished product and neglect to think about what obstacles they encountered and conquered along their journey, as well as any current struggles they're facing.
Thank you for listening and let's Double UP!
On today’s episode we have a special guest Mr. Mike Williams, also known as Lex Mike. Mike specializes in the financial services industry; he currently operates and manages his own State Farm agency. He started his entrepreneurial journey in the beginning of 2017 and is now the leading State Farm Agent in Northwest Indiana his agency specializes in Auto, Home & Life and Health Insurance.
During this episode Mike shares the importance of having life insurance and the ability to be able to leverage life insurance policies to build wealth and establish a legacy for your heirs. He shares insight on why he decided to become a business owner and how he leveraged the income from his first full time job to purchase a property that would later turn into 30K+ profits for him.
You can find Mike on Instagram @myagent_mike
On today’s episode we have a special guest, Sheneya Wilson, also known as The People's CPA. Sheneya is a current PhD Student, Social Entrepreneur, and Certified Public Accountant. With a love for both accounting and social change, she founded Fola Financial to provide financial services to both individuals and entrepreneurs. Her mission is to empower others through the use of financial education. In August 2018, Ms. Wilson wrote her first e-book “Rake it up” to provide free finance tips to the community.
Sheneya Wilson is also actively involved in providing mentorship and support to the youth in her community and to her fellow peers. She is the co-founder of MySuccessfulSistah, a not-for-profit that hosts an annual event called Cap’N Crowns to celebrate the graduation of young woman who are making positive strides towards their futures.
During this episode we discuss how the importance of having a good CPA, S-Corps vs LLCs, tax tips for business owners, real estate investing in Detroit, and much more!
You can find Sheneya on instagram @thepeoplescpa
In today's episode, we discuss what self-doubt is, how it can hinder your growth, and how to conquer it.
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You can find Brian on instagram at @theinfamouscpa and Eugene @__mrmarshall. Also, make sure to follow the podcast instagram @thedoubleuppodcast.
In this episode of the Double Up Podcast, Brian & Eugene give you a detailed look at each of their first real estate deal. Topics Discussed: - What sparked their interest in real estate - Invest in self education to gain the knowledge - Take action even when you're fearful - How they found a realtor, contractor, etc and how each did due diligence - What went wrong - Cash flow - Common contractor issues - House hacking - 203K Loans - How each chose their location - Investing strategy - Detailed look at the numbers (purchase price, repair costs, ARVs, You can find Eugene on instagram at @__mrmarshall and Brian on instagram and twitter @theinfamouscpa
In this episode of the Double Up Podcast we focused on the concept of Passion and Discipline. A passion gives you a reason to keep learning and to work toward mastery. Passion, an overwhelming drive to reach one’s goals, is the one factor that unites all successful people in equal measure. Discipline brings stability and structure into a person's life. If there were no discipline, people would do whatever they wanted and make mistakes without putting the consideration of themselves and others first.
Topics Mentioned:
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
Your Vision is Your GPS in Life
Building Wealth Through Income Generating Activities
Finding Your Why
Count Your Affirmations
3 P's (People, Profit, Planet)
Double Up W/ Us
You can find Eugene on Instagram at @__mrmarshall and Brian on Instagram at @theinfamouscpa
In this episode of the Double Up Podcast, we showcase who we are, what we do, what current projects we are working on, the true definition of an asset, as well as millennial struggles such as self-confidence, instant gratification, how your environment plays a role in your success trajectory, and taking advantage of all your resources.
Topics Mentioned:
Assets vs Liabilities (if it doesn't bring in more income than it takes out, it maybe a liability)
Microwave Society: Delaying Instant Gratification is vital to grow exponentially
Society Media: The Highlight Reel
Grant Cardone, Robert Kiyosaki, Gary Vee, and Tony Robbins
Fail Fast to grow fast
Don't Get Caught Up in the Finished Product, and Neglect the Process It Takes to Get there
How your environment plays a role in your success trajectory
Cryptocurrency
Buying the bad news, versus buying the good news
Double Up w/Us
You can find Eugene on instagram at @__mrmarshall and Brian on instagram and twitter @theinfamouscpa