The Note Closers Show - The #1 Podcast for Note Investing

What most people think of credit repair is simply writing a bunch of letters and sending them to credit bureaus. They get overwhelmed with letters, and since they can’t keep up with the law, they delete them. Scott Carson’s guest today is credit repair, investor, and funding expert, Rondi Lambeth. In this episode, Rondi gives you a heads-up about the falsehoods of credit repair you should know. He also gives you a run-down of how they repair your credit. Oh, and did you know he offers his clients FREE credit repair? Listen to this episode for better credit standing. Dive in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

If you’re looking to buy foreclosure homes in Texas, Jack Zagunis from 4Closure.info joins Scott Carson to explain about foreclosure auction and what buyers need to understand about these listings. Jack has 11 years of sales and marketing experience that will help when making a decision in selling houses. He tells Scott about the effect of the pandemic in the industry, what the future looks like, and how his company can help those who are interested in foreclosure auctions and listings in Texas.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Special servicing is a tricky part of the note business, especially because you’re always dealing with distressed owners. Scott Carson’s guest today is a member of his very own We Close Notes team, Hazel Rivera. Hazel is a special servicing and management specialist. This episode touches on the best practices when it comes to negotiating with distressed homeowners on their loans. Hazel shares with Scott some of her favorite and least favorite case studies and what you can and cannot do as a note investor when it comes to borrower outreach. If this is something that interests you, then this episode is for you.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

If you’re looking for a hot real estate market to invest in, then Tampa, Florida should be right up your alley. With the low prices and resilience from the pandemic, the Tampa real estate is a great place to gain some profit. Scott Carson is joined by real estate investor and the founder of Torcana, Colin Murphy. Colin talks about his journey into investing in real estate, how he came to invest in Tampa, Florida, and the pros and cons of the market. He then discusses his investment strategies and fixing and flipping properties. What is more, Colin and Scott also talk about the need to borrow money to help scale your business and how you can effectively do that. Navigate your way into the Tampa real estate market in this episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, and now, Clubhouse. The list keeps on growing. As long as people are online, social media will continue to rule over the internet. However, if you're connecting for business-related things, which one should you focus on? Your guest today, Lyndsay Phillips, knows exactly where to focus on. Lyndsay is the President of Smooth Sailing Business Growth and the host of Smooth Business Podcasting. Join your host, Scott Carson, as he speaks to Lyndsay Phillips about the importance of building your brand online. Furthermore, they talk about online-content marketing, finding your clients, podcasting, and many more. Learn how to boost your credibility and authority online so that you can gain some exposure. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

There's no one coming with a magic wand to pay off your debt or put a check in your bank account every month. You have to help yourself in creating your own success. This episode’s guest is the real estate and self-help legend Dean Graziosi. Dean engages with Scott Carson in an animated conversation about how he overcame obstacles and setbacks to get where he is today. The best part? He shares what he would do in real estate if he had to start all over again so YOU will know what to do and what to avoid. Your journey to success starts right here. Dive in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

The biggest misconception people think is that because you're on TV, you're making millions. Scott Carson’s guest on this episode is none other than the host of Wrestling With Real Estate podcast Barri Griffiths. Barri shares how he needed to find a tenant for his newly-bought expensive house when his contract with WWE was terminated unexpectedly. Down the rabbit hole Barri went, and he came out of it fully afire with passion for real estate. Case in point? No job is guaranteed. You need a Plan B and real estate is perfect for that. Want to know how and why? Click on this podcast episode. You’ll need the information! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Are you looking for ways to leverage the power of YouTube videos in marketing? Want to learn how to create content that drive audiences and connections that take your real estate investing efforts to the next level? You’ve have stumbled upon just the episode for you. Scott Carson hosts Rob Balasabas, the Partnership Growth Manager of TubeBuddy, in this conversation that teaches you how to use video content to drive customer engagement. They discuss some of the easiest things to correct in your video marketing, best practices, and the power of TubeBuddy to help you maximize your reach and video engagement. Learn the best way to get people to watch and engage and how you can use that attention to your own advantage.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

While they share some things in common, the commercial side of real estate can be a wholly different animal than residential real estate. What do you need to know about commercial real estate before you jump in? Join Scott Carson as he discusses this with the President and CEO of 5T Commercial Real Estate and the host of the 5 Talents Podcast, Abel Pacheco. In addition to tackling the basics of commercial real estate investing, Abel also shares how he got into investing, how he transitioned from part-time to full-time investor, the sacrifices he made along the way, and how he transitioned from residential to commercial real estate. Learn the importance of networking in the business and learn how to know, like, and trust in order to raise capital.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Scott Carson sits down with the wizard of getting things done and the author of Bluefishing, Steve Sims. In this episode, they discuss the difficulties of entrepreneurship, failing forward, and why failing is not a permanent situation unless you let it be. He said that to him, not taking action is scarier than taking action, and it’s something people should be more open to because by doing so, they are giving themselves the chance to fail and eventually succeed and make things happen. Join in on this conversation as you learn this very important lesson every entrepreneur must take.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

There are a lot of things that can go wrong with owner financing if you don’t know what you’re looking at. In this episode, Scott Carson breaks down why he is not a fan of using owner financing to sell real estate. He explains how it can cost you big in the long run if you don’t know your market, your asset, or your long-term strategy as an investor. If you want to avoid falling into the many traps of owner financing, listen in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Getting into the real estate business can be difficult. Not only can it be difficult, but it can also be overly serious and unfun when you think of all the numbers involved! But for Shaunn Jones and Will Rodriguez, the real estate business is their playground. Shaunn and Will are managing partners of Quoterage Inc. and the creators of their own YouTube channel and podcast called Cash Flow Generation. Join your host, Scott Carson, as he talks to business partners and rockstar investors, Shaunn and Will, about their path as note investors and how they are making a change for themselves, their families, and their communities through note investing. Find out how they use their social media expertise, especially in LinkedIn, to teach others how to create generational wealth through real estate investing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Have you ever been stuck in your career and wondered if you could just jump ship to another one? Especially if that career is all about real estate and notes investing. Well, you can! But the road won’t be an easy one. It takes a lot of discipline and passion for making it through. To go with you on your journey is Patrick Franz. Patrick is an entrepreneur and note investor. He turned all his unparalleled attention-raising capital, doing amazing things to the note business. He did not earn right away, but with enough passion and dedication, Patrick fell in love with the note business. Join your host, Scott Carson and listen to Patrick’s story as he talks about his discovery and passion for notes and how he dove into the deep end of notes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

With the ongoing COVID pandemic situation, New York real estate investors are sizing up the current real estate market in the Big Apple and surrounding areas. Today’s guest is James Prendamano, CEO of Casandra Properties, Inc., Staten Island’s premier real estate firm. James discusses with Scott Carson how challenging it is to assess where the New York Real Estate market is headed because of difficult legislative processes. There's been a consistent shift of rights away from the property owner to the tenant on both the residential and commercial side. The question remains: where are the future opportunities for investors in the commercial and residential space? Tune in to find out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

It is no doubt that the real estate sector got hit badly by this pandemic. With it comes a lot of distressed assets. If you are looking to pivot or tap into this space, then now is the time to do it. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with Juan Robayo from Stabilis Capital about future opportunities in the commercial real estate and debt space. Juan shares the different asset classes they like in terms of how they operate or originate loans and reveals effective strategies for financing and raising money. Taking us to what they do, he then discusses their note financing program and how they are helping investors take on the opportunities that come their way.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

A new administration means having to face big changes that are bound to happen in the real estate industry. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with Brett Swarts from the Capital Gains Tax Solutions to talk about the proposed tax plan and changes that Joe Biden is looking to implement. They also discuss the potential death of the 1031 exchange, long-term capital gains, and other potential changes that will affect real estate investors. Preparing for these, Scott and Brett then break down some tips and alternatives to tackle the shifts head-on while welcoming new opportunity zones to breakthrough.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of wholesaling and investing has been taking place in South Florida, and it hasn’t slowed down. Scott Carson’s guests are Sharon Restrepo and Juan Restrepo from West Palm Beach. Sharon and Juan discuss how they've built a buyers and sellers list to help them find deals in their local markets. Join in the conversation and discover how Sharon and Juan are expanding to invest in an outside market. Leveraging time and establishing relationships with other real estate professionals are essential for your expansion, as this powerhouse investing couple learned right off the bat. If you want to learn more, don’t miss out on this episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Investing can be fun until it’s not. But that is when you treat it so much as work that you lose yourself in the process. Scott Carson talks with Merrill Chandler from GetFundable.com about the importance of putting the fun back into your daily life and finding a balance between the hustle and bustle of investing or work. At the heart of it, Merrill reminds us not to lose sight of building a quality life as we are building our standard of living. He talks about the importance of nurturing our relationship with money, with bankers, and with our fundability. Join along to this conversation as Merrill shows you how you can make yourself more able and have more fun in life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Most people get the real estate bug and become addicted to its concept but don't actually make a move for it because of its seemingly overwhelming nature. But with the right strategies and planning, you can turn this into a passive income source, giving you a chance to hustle away. Scott Carson talks with Savannah Arroyo, dubbed as the Networth Nurse, about her journey as a new real estate investor and what she had done to find success in her first year, hitting a nice multi-family deal in Oregon. Savannah explains how she leveraged the power of the internet to bring her real estate venture across other states and even build her own brand through YouTube and podcasting. She also shares how she balances her life as a full-time real estate investor with her role as a mom, wife, and registered nurse.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Everyone likes to think of their own city as the best place to invest, but there must be objectively better markets out there when you take a closer look at existing data. Scott Carson sits down with the CEO of Reventure Consulting Group, Nicholas Gerli, to talk about the top three factors that he looks into in choosing emerging markets for his real estate investing clients to target. He also shares information about his top growing markets and how he uses Census and Labor Statistics to pick emerging markets. Moving on into 2021 and beyond, the best-informed investors are going to be the winners in the coming years. Join in and learn where you can potentially make the most bang out of your buck in today’s real estate markets.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Getting the right type of insurance has become synonymous with personal protection, and that's pretty reasonable. Still, many insurance pitfalls lurk around that may devastate your assets when you are caught off guard. Helping out in detecting and addressing such problems is Stephanie Saunders from United Claims Specialists. Sitting down with Scott Carson, she also talks about her professional experience in note investing, detailing the most important things to take into consideration when buying occupied or vacant commercial properties. Most importantly, she shares her philanthropy endeavors as the Founder of Suskind Foundation, which helps various communities respond and recover from all kinds of disasters, both natural and economic.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

It’s the holiday season, and on top of that, we’re in a pandemic. These two combinations make you vulnerable to distressing your credit without you knowing it. So what is the solution? How can we keep our holidays merry and bright without falling into this trap? Scott Carson talks with Merrill Chandler from Get Fundable to discuss the different ways to avoid distressing your credit profiles during the pandemic and holiday season. He taps into FICO, tier four lenders, zero low-interest rates, and more. Plus, Merrill then shares some advice for investors as they navigate the changing landscape of the country.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

The new year is right around the corner, and what better way to greet it than to make plans for your business and make 2021 your best year yet? Scott Carson sits down with business and entrepreneur coach, Marcia Riner, from the Profit With A Plan podcast and Trajectory Consulting. Marcia shares her five-step plan to profits and why a business plan needs to be updated on a regular basis with small adjustments as you progress. You don’t need to do all these things alone and struggle in silence. Join Marcia as she teaches you the basics of planning. After all, failing to plan is planning to fail.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Note side hustle is a common thing nowadays. Nevertheless, not everyone knows how to balance it properly with a day job. Scott Carson sits down with side hustler expert, Kris McPeak, to talk about some of the best ways to manage your schedule when juggling a full-time career and trying to launch your note business. Kris shares some of her best practices and systems to help you achieve results by sharing her own experiences of working two jobs alongside each other without falling out on either one. And as the pandemic continues, she shares her thoughts on how those dealing with online schooling can still take advantage of the note business on the side.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

In this episode of the Note Closers Show podcast, Scott Carson discusses a current article from WalletHub discussing the top 100 cities in the United States that are seeing the most amount of distress and trouble in 2020. We discuss the cities that have the largest number of distressed borrowers, bankruptcy filings in the past year, distressed accounts, reduction in credit scores, along with online searches for debt and short term loans. The top 10 includes five cities in Texas which is what surprised us the most about this article. Here is the original article - https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-financial-distress/79863Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Calling banking companies aimlessly is one of the most tedious tasks any investor face, but what if you can actually make this endeavor way easier? In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson breaks down the easiest way to build a bank asset manager list by downloading the list of mortgage bankers, mortgage companies, and loan servicing companies doing business in Texas by checking out the Texas Savings and Mortgage Lending website. He discusses how to use this list effectively to find deals from mortgage bankers all across the country and target business development reps at servicing companies.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Most of the time, aspiring investors only look at the endgame, where they start to earn big and save big. However, the difficult part of building your network, understanding how the game is played, and learning the industry's ups and downs is totally neglected, which hinders them from hitting their home runs. In this episode of the Note Closers Show Podcast, Scott Carson discusses the need to build your experience and knowledge set before trying to hit a Grand Slam Deal. He discusses the importance of building foundational skills to start on the right foot and avoid looking like a fool in front of potential future deal flow.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Let’s be honest. Due diligence takes time. Yet, it is something that we must all do. How do you make the process efficient? Scott Carson talks with the founder of NoteProz.com, JD Bates, about his amazing product and how it helps all real estate investors with their up-front due diligence. They discuss what and how it pulls data in seconds in what used to take hours, the asset management and reporting options, along with the website and marketing assistance that JD's team also offers. If you are an investor looking for an affordable tool to help you with your due diligence while saving time and money, then you'll want to look at http://NoteProz.com. Use code WCN20% to get a lifetime discount.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Real estate investing truly opens up opportunities that allow you to leave a legacy. Many in the industry have, one way or another, walked a similar path as our guest—previously working an hourly job and eventually shifting into investing. Now, he has built a great life not only for himself but also for his family. Scott Carson talks with former truck driver turned real estate investor, Tyrone Sutton. Here, Tyrone shares his story of determination to turn his and his family's life around and how one blog and video helped give him the confidence to succeed. He then shares his journey and how he has changed three generations of his family's well-being by becoming a real estate investor. Follow along Tyrone’s career journey and gain some insightful wisdom on how you can also work your way towards real estate success.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Real estate can be a challenging industry to explore and understand at first, but once you have a good grasp of it, it can be the most rewarding. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson talks with the President and CEO of Century 21 Realty, Mike Miedler. Mike shares his rules for success and why his 121% rule is key to finding success in today's market. He also explains how Century 21 has evolved over the years and dealt with helping his realtors and client pivot in the 2020 real estate market, particularly amid the devastating pandemic.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

What's the best entrepreneur mindset? Of course, it will always include achieving success and gaining better investments, but your passion must never be set aside. After all, reaching contentment is possible only if you are doing something you love. In this episode, Scott Carson interviews investment advisor Jesse Todisco from 46 & 2 Wealth Partners about finding the balance in investing, business, and mindset through self-care. He shares how he works with clients, his motivation, and his search for bettering oneself. They also talk about Jesse's masculinity movement and exchange some thoughts about the use of plant medicines.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

If you didn’t know yet, Scott Carson does a live stream of himself once a month at CallingBanks.com, where he spends four to five hours calling bank asset managers. On this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott discusses some of the lessons learned from the different sessions that he has held over the past couple of months. He also shares some of the a-ha moments that students have shared with him when it comes to calling banks to find note deals. Haven’t been a part of these live streams yet? Check out CallingBanks.com and sign up for the next one.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Ten years since its inception in 2010, the Hardest Hit Fund is finally going to end in December. What is the Hardest Hit Fund and why does it matter to note investors? In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses how the program works and which states are still offering this program for distressed borrowers. He also makes the case for why you don't want to focus on this program as a priority exit strategy for your distressed note business and portfolio. There is a way, however, to make the most of it while it lasts. Stick around for this extra strategy.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Many entrepreneurs get stuck with the question, “What do I need to do next?” Most especially in this uncertain environment of COVID-19, it has become harder and harder to foresee the next steps to growth. Good thing that in this episode, Scott Carson interviews someone who is known as America’s Business Alchemist, Bill Prater. A business coach and consultant, Bill talks about the biggest things holding back growth with business owners and why replacing yourself is the fastest path to success. Sometimes, all we need is to let go and make our businesses learn to stand on its own. Follow Scott and Bill as they tackle how you can create a boss-dependent business so you can weather tough times and continue pushing for growth.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Everything stays on the Internet. In a world where everyone is on social media, there are so many unknown dangers that we need to be cautious of. Scott Carson sits down with social media marketing expert Stefanie LaHart from Boomtown Marketing to discuss the social sleuth happening. With her new book, The Winning Number, they talk about the dangers along with the advantages of using social media to stalk your borrowers, investors, and other contacts. Plus, they discuss the need to adjust your settings when sending cash via Venmo and other ways to protect your identity and actions.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Virtual summits are amazing opportunities to learn and have fun. On today’s podcast, Scott Carson interviews the Founder of Virtual Summits Software, Dr. Mark T Wade, about his Summit Talks Summit and how he is helping real estate and other entrepreneurs expand their reach and influence through virtual summits. Mark shares some of the things that he has learned from interviewing over 120 virtual summit experts who are sharing their strategies and secrets at his online summit.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Not all note exit strategies are created equal. While each of them may have their own merits, they can have different net effects on your fundability. In their monthly episode together, Scott Carson talks with Merrill Chandler from GetFundable.com about how the ten different exit strategies with notes affect the borrower's credit and FICO scores. They discuss everything from mortgage lates to modifications, forbearance agreements, short sales, payoffs, loan assumptions, bankruptcies, and foreclosures and how you can use this knowledge to work with your distressed borrowers. Listen in for this extremely valuable and timely conversation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Can you imagine the things you could do if you owned your own bank? It may not be that impossible now that we have an opportunity to bank on yourself sitting right under your nose. Joining Scott Carson to explain this to us is Mark Willis, a Certified Financial Planner at Lake Growth Financial Services and co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast. In this conversation, you will learn how to create and self-fund your own bank and retirement account that you can tap into for investments. You can stop being a slave to banks now and get your own source of tax-free funding! Listen in and see the amazing benefits this opportunity has in store for you.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Making the shift from being an employee to becoming a business owner requires not only a drastic change in the way you work, but more importantly in the way you think. All entrepreneurs have to undergo this process of building an entrepreneurial mindset and it is those who nail it who have the greater chance of success. Scott Carson talks about this with Hungarian entrepreneur and mindset coach, Tibor Nagy. An architect by training, Tibor finds his true calling in coaching, catering to English-, German- and Hungarian-speaking audiences. Tibor is also the host of the Mindset Horizon podcast. As an added bonus to cap the episode, Scott and Tibor discuss the importance of content marketing and social media networking and where podcasting plays into all of this.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Do you want to become a 10x10 pro, earning $10,000 a month in passive income? Then this episode is perfect for you. Scott Carson talks with long time real estate investor and speaker, Bill Barnett, about this 10x10 model to create massive income, massive contribution, and massive fulfillment with your real estate investing. They also discuss the current market, the power of having Uncle Sam as your client and tenant, and why coachable investors find success. More than making a profit and achieving success, Scott and Bill also share how you can give back to your community, making a great living not just for yourself but helping others in the process as well.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

The year 2020 has not been the easiest for the most part. The real estate industry is not immune to all the negative energy going on with the politics, the pandemic, the unemployment, and all the other challenges. We can't help but think, is there a silver lining for the second half of the year? A lot of the craziness and chaos actually means opportunities. In this episode of the Note Closers Show, Scott Carson discusses the current state of affairs in the note and real estate markets and what he believes is on task for the second half of 2020 and beyond.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

With all the crazy things happening right now, it is not anymore a surprise to find ourselves in a massive financial institution pivot. Yet, not many people are catching on. In this episode, Scott Carson is joined by our regular credit Messiah, Merrill Chandler from Get Fundable, to talk about how to leverage bank lines of credit for higher returns. Merrill shares how banks are working to offset their bad loans by adding new lines of credit and approving business loans for clients who are responsible lenders. They also discuss why FHA loans have higher default rates and why the banks get upset when commercial loans go above 70% LTV.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Nothing beats good customer experience in promoting your business. When customers feel that they are being taken care of by a company, they tend to generate repeat business and referrals. However, customer experience isn’t just a buzzword. It is a whole system in itself with a number of moving parts. In this episode, Scott Carson interviews customer experience and service expert and bestselling author, Adrian Brady-Cesana, who discusses the four pillars of customer experience and how you can optimize each to create what could be the greatest revenue-driver for your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

There’s an inside joke in professional football that NFL stands for “not for long” because when the time comes for you to become an indefinite free agent, you definitely have to start thinking about how to pay your bills and feed your family. For offensive tackle Willie Smith, the solution was in professional real estate investing. Starting in residential properties, Willie shifted to commercial real estate and eventually founded his own company, Onyx Capital Investments, in 2019. Sitting down with Scott Carson on the show, he talks about diving into investing and becoming a real estate broker in North Carolina after a career in the National Football League. Real estate is a whole new ballgame for Willie, but it didn’t take him too long to get a hold of his ropes and become successful. Listen in for some tips as well as some market updates from North Carolina and other states.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

One of the most powerful things that you will develop as an entrepreneur is your personal brand and what you're focused on. Scott Carson’s special guest today, Chris Hines, is the host of the Personal Branding Playbook and the creator of The Milestone System. He's been podcasting and developing brands for over six plus. Today, they discuss The Milestone System and how you should not only build your personal brand or business, but also set your goals properly and create the life that you desire.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Louisiana is one of the states that are most badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the real estate market has really felt the brunt of the crisis. With the current rate of foreclosures – among the highest in the nation – short sale deals are starting to increase, but many investors are backing out because of market uncertainty and high rates of delinquency and forbearances. Scott Carson gets into the details of these significant developments with Cecil Rose, a real estate agent and investor who has specialized in short sales and other creative financing strategies for the last nine years. Focusing on the New Orleans and Baton Rouge markets, Scott and Cecil discuss the current state of the Louisiana market, what investors are looking for and what the future holds. It will be a rough ride for the Bayou State, but there might still be opportunities if you know where to look for them.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

If you’re looking for a real estate market that is doing quite well despite the pandemic, Austin, Texas is way up there on the list. With relatively low unemployment and default rates compared to other major cities, and a skyrocketing demand for real estate, Austin is a good place to invest. Scott Carson treats us with a peek of the hard money lending and market statistics of this real estate hotbed with local hard-money lender and investor-focused realtor, Aaron Trevino. In this episode, Aaron tells us why he is optimistic about a healthy market for fix/flip deals and new construction in the city. He also walks us through some of the due diligence you have to perform if you’re in new construction. If you’re anywhere near Austin, or if even if you’re from another state and want to get a piece of the Austin boom, this episode is a good place to start.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

One of the great struggles among investors and entrepreneurs is getting to the good side of banks so they can be funded. It’s time to remove that barrier and get the lines of credit you need now. In this interesting discussion, Scott Carson interviews Merrill Chandler from Get Fundable about how he and his team are helping real estate investors and entrepreneurs secure business lines of credit from banks without having to build a long relationship. Sometimes, we just don’t have all the time in the world to get chummy with these institutions. Listen to Scott and Merrill in this episode to know more about how you can become more fundable, get qualified lines of credit that you can use for your deals and a whole variety of things.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to leave behind our old ways and adapt to the new environment. Those who fail at doing this may find themselves getting drowned out of the market. It is time to pivot your business. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with Aaron Young from Laughlin Associates about some of the items that business owners and entrepreneurs have to start doing to take advantage and win at the new game with the pandemic. So don't miss the opportunity train. Join Scott and Aaron as they remind you that you have the power to thrive even in this uncertain time.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

World-famous for its delicious cheesesteaks, Philadelphia has reopened after its momentary pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Philadelphia, colloquially known as Philly, is the largest city in the US state of Pennsylvania. On today’s podcast, Scott Carson talks with realtors Matt Tallent and Jesse Johnston about the Philadelphia real estate investor market. Matt and Jesse are the co-hosts of the How Real Estate Works podcast. Want to know if it’s the market you should invest in? Then stay tuned.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest