The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unraveling Procrastination: Insights from Chris Abdey on Overcoming Delays

Serial Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor, Bill Faeth, Shares his Strategies for Success in the Short-Term Rental Market Billfaeth.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Bill Faeth is a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor. He has bootstrapped 31 startups and has had 19 successful exits to date. Bill has built a $19 million short-term rental portfolio that generates over $1 million in annual income from a $126,000 investment. He is the owner and coach of the Build Short Term Rental Wealth brand, where he helps real estate investors succeed in the short-term rental market. Bill is also the host of two podcasts, STR Unfiltered and STR Ometrics. Episode Summary: Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, and visionaries. In this episode, Chris interviews Bill Faeth, a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor. Bill shares his expertise in the short-term rental market and explains why it is still the number one asset class to invest in. He discusses his investment strategy, focusing on specific markets and creating unique experiences for guests. Bill also offers valuable insights on cash flow, tax benefits, and the importance of marketing in the short-term rental business. Key topics discussed in this episode include the advantages of short-term rentals over long-term rentals, the importance of location in real estate, and the concept of “super properties” that maximize return on investment. Bill also emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adaptation in the ever-changing real estate market. Key Takeaways: Short-term rentals offer higher cash flow and tax benefits compared to long-term rentals. Investing in secondary and tertiary markets can provide better returns on investment. Creating unique experiences and targeting specific buyer personas can attract high-end guests. The 5-52-50 plan is a strategy to build a short-term rental portfolio and generate $250,000 in net income. Marketing and finding the right market opportunities are crucial for success in the short-term rental business. Notable Quotes: “Real estate’s great and land is great anyways. So as I started moving towards that seven-figure mark, and then when I eclipsed that, I knew I really had to get leveraged into it.” – Bill Faeth “You make or break your deal on the entry when you’re buying the property.” – Bill Faith “Most of that starts outside before it goes inside. That’s one of the reasons I don’t really like investing into condos unless you can build a moat around the investment and insulate yourself from other competition.” – Bill Faeth “I’m always looking at how I’m gonna market if I find a property, if I find a business, and I can’t conceptualize a marketing plan internally in my eight-inch head here, then I’m not gonna make that investment.” – Bill Faeth “If you pay down your debt and then you leverage your cash flow, it’s what I do. When I started, I spent $126,000 on my first property. I made a really bad mistake when I was a newbie in my second property and lost 125 grand. So I had to recover from that.” – Bill Faeth

7 Mar 202433min

Steve Bederman Shares Lessons Learned from his Entrepreneurial Journey on his Podcast Lessons I’ve Learned (in no particular order), with Steve Bederman Podcast Show Notes About the Guest(s): Steve Bederman is the CEO of Noble Biz, a global leader in contact center communications technology. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Steve started as a call agent and quickly rose to build his own sales team. He is also the host of the podcast “Lessons I’ve Learned in No Particular Order,” where he shares his insights and experiences as a CEO and offers guidance on business and leadership. Steve is an Amazon bestselling author of four corporate thrillers and has written for leading contact center publications. He lives by the motto “Make a promise. Keep a promise.” Episode Summary: Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews the most brilliant minds and thought leaders in various fields. In this episode, Chris is joined by Steve Bederman, the CEO of Noble Biz and host of the podcast “Lessons I’ve Learned in No Particular Order.” Steve shares his journey from being a call agent to becoming a successful CEO and offers valuable lessons and insights on business, leadership, and courageous decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself, making promises, and continuously learning and adapting in the ever-changing business landscape. Key Takeaways: Steve Bederman shares his journey from being a call agent to becoming the CEO of Noble Biz, a global leader in contact center communications technology. He emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and understanding one’s beliefs and values to make better decisions in business and life. Steve discusses the power of continuous learning and shares his unique approach of reading a chapter from different books each day to expand his knowledge. He encourages entrepreneurs to embrace challenges and keep moving forward, even in the face of adversity. Steve reflects on the importance of perseverance and shares a personal story about finding pride in his accomplishments despite his father’s disapproval. Notable Quotes: “Life just happens, and we react to it. The key is to make decisions and not be paralyzed by fear or indecision.” – Steve Bederman “You can’t be successful or make dependable decisions unless you know who you are and what you believe in.” – Steve Bederman “Sometimes the best thing you can do in the darkest moments is to keep moving forward. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.” – Steve Bederman

6 Mar 202435min

National Retail Solutions Offers Innovative Solutions for Independent Retailers NRSplus.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Elie Y. Katz is the President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS) Plus. With over seven years of experience in the industry, Katz has brought his expertise as an executive in various companies to found NRS. NRS operates the leading point-of-sale terminal-based platform and NRS Pay with credit card processing for independent retailers. With over 27,000 active POS terminals in stores nationwide, NRS provides solutions to help independent retailers compete in the market. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Elie Y. Katz, the President and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS) Plus. Katz shares the story of how NRS was founded and the mission behind the company’s offerings. He discusses the challenges faced by independent convenience store owners and how NRS provides them with the technology and insights to compete in the market. Katz also highlights the importance of clean and transparent credit card processing for small businesses. Additionally, he introduces NRS’s innovative panic alarm system embedded in their point-of-sale registers, designed to enhance the safety and security of store owners. Katz concludes by discussing NRS’s partnerships and future plans to continue improving their product offerings. Key Takeaways: NRS provides independent convenience store owners with a point-of-sale register that offers digital coupon products, credit card processing, and other features to help them compete in the market. NRS’s credit card processing solution, NRS Pay, offers a clean and transparent rate with no long-term contracts or hidden fees. The panic alarm system embedded in NRS’s point-of-sale registers silently alerts the police in case of emergencies, providing a sense of security for store owners. NRS has partnered with companies like Strata Select, MS Energy Technologies, and Source One Digital Team to offer additional solutions and services to their customers. NRS is committed to continuously improving their product offerings and providing support to independent retailers in various industries. Notable Quotes: “We created the world’s greatest point-of-sale register for these independent, convenient liquor tobacco stores.” – Elie Y. Katz “Our point-of-sale register offers clean and transparent credit card processing with no hidden fees.” – Elie Y. Katz “The panic alarm system gives store owners a sense of security and comfort, knowing that help is just a button away.” – Elie Y. Katz “We partner with reputable companies to offer additional solutions and services to our customers, such as signage and canopies for gas stations.” – Elie Y. Katz “Our goal is to level the playing field for independent retailers and provide them with the tools they need to succeed.” – Elie Y. Katz

5 Mar 202424min

Stone of Love (Stones of Iona) by Margaret Izard https://amzn.to/3SZx8Zb Book 1 of 1: Stones of Iona After leaving her abusive ex, American scholar Brielle DeVolt embarks on a career-changing opportunity, the renovation of Laird Colin MacDougall’s Chapel ruin. The attractive, broad-shouldered Laird leaves her weak-kneed, but can she trust herself to love again? Dusted in construction dirt, the curvy beauty in his study captivates Colin. As Brielle steps to the window, her brunette tresses halo in the sunlight, and he sees her as his dream soul mate. When he learns his hereditary duty is safeguarding magic Fae stones, all he wants is to protect Brielle from the evil forces of the Fae. Traveling to the past to assume his forefather’s identity and find a missing magic stone is challenging enough. When Brielle appears, an undeniable attraction to his ancestor ignites, causing her confused passion. Faced with fighting an evil Fae to save the realms, Colin must choose between saving the stone or saving his love. About the author Margaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical romance novels in middle school, which combined her desire for romance, drama, and fantasy. She writes exciting plot lines, steamy love scenes and always falls for a strong male with a soft heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and adult triplets and loves to hear from readers.

4 Mar 202424min

The Band A Novel By Christine Ma-Kellams https://amzn.to/4c1IzYY “This could very well be the first great K-Pop literary phenomenon.” —Debutiful, Most Anticipated Books of 2024 Perfect for fans of Mouth to Mouth and Black Buck, this whip-smart, darkly funny, and biting debut follows a psychologist with a savior complex who offers shelter to a recently cancelled K-pop idol on the run. Sang Duri is the eldest member and “visual” of a Korean boy band at the apex of global superstardom. But when his latest solo single accidentally leads to controversy, he’s abruptly cancelled. To spare the band from fallout with obsessive fans and overbearing management, Duri disappears from the public eye by hiding out in the McMansion of a Chinese American woman he meets in a Los Angeles H-Mart. But his rescuer is both unhappily married with children and a psychologist with a savior complex, a combination that makes their potential union both seductive and incredibly problematic. Meanwhile, Duri’s cancellation catapults not only a series of repressed memories from his music producer’s earlier years about the original girl group whose tragic disbanding preceded his current success, but also a spiral of violent interactions that culminates in an award show event with reverberations that forever change the fates of both the band members and the music industry. In its indicting portrayal of mental health and public obsession, fandom, and cancel culture, The Band considers the many ways in which love and celebrity can devolve into something far more sinister when their demands are unmet. Christine Ma-Kellams is a Harvard-trained cultural psychologist, Pushcart-nominated fiction writer, and first-generation American. Her work and writing have appeared in HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, Catapult, Salon, The Wall Street Journal, The Rumpus, and much more. The Band is her first novel. You can find her in person at one of California’s coastal cities or online at ChristineMa-Kellams.com.

3 Mar 202424min

Elite Entrepreneurship and Networking Strategies with Scott Joseph & Me Plus Ultra Meplusultra.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Scott Joseph is an elite entrepreneurship and networking strategist. He is the CEO and founder of ME Plus Ultra, a platform that brings together thought leaders and disruptors to exchange groundbreaking ideas and strategies. Scott has a background in digital marketing and has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a direct mail agency and car dealerships. With ME Plus Ultra, Scott focuses on connecting people and fostering collaboration to drive business breakthroughs and personal growth. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Scott Joseph, the CEO and founder of ME Plus Ultra. Scott shares his journey as an entrepreneur and discusses the importance of networking and building meaningful connections. He talks about his experience in the car dealership industry and how it led him to start ME Plus Ultra. Scott explains how ME Plus Ultra is not just a mastermind group, but a community where high-growth entrepreneurs, c-suite executives, and industry innovators come together to share expertise and achieve their goals. He also highlights the unique format of his Business Bourbon and Cigars leadership retreats, which combine working sessions with networking opportunities. Throughout the conversation, Scott emphasizes the value of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning in business development. Key Takeaways: ME Plus Ultra is a platform that connects thought leaders and disruptors to exchange groundbreaking ideas and strategies. Scott Joseph’s journey as an entrepreneur started in the car dealership industry, where he built and sold multiple businesses. ME Plus Ultra focuses on bringing together high-growth entrepreneurs, c-suite executives, and industry innovators to foster collaboration and achieve business breakthroughs. The Business Bourbon and Cigars leadership retreats organized by ME Plus Ultra provide a unique format that combines working sessions with networking opportunities. Scott emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships, continuous learning, and accountability in business development. Notable Quotes: “I enjoy connecting people, especially if they’ve got a diverse skillset, great vision. Doing those introductions, watching that magic work where they either discover some type of new business opportunity or some type of breakthrough.” – Scott Joseph “I’ve learned that relationships and networking are key to business success. The connections I’ve made through ME Plus Ultra have opened up new business opportunities and allowed me to learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry.” – Scott Joseph

2 Mar 202431min

How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away by Emily P. Freeman https://amzn.to/3P1EiuU If life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we’re in is no longer a room where we belong? What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it’s time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to stay and go, how can we know for sure when the time is right? Though we enter and exit many rooms over the course of our life—jobs, relationships, communities, life stages—knowing how and when it’s time to leave is a decision that rarely has a clear answer. Podcast host, spiritual director, and bestselling author of The Next Right Thing, Emily P. Freeman offers guidance to help us recognize when it’s time to move on from situations that no longer fit, allowing us to find new spaces where we can flourish and grow. How to Walk Into a Room helps us begin to uncover the silent, nuanced, and hidden arrows for anyone asking questions like: How do I know if it’s time to move on? What if I stay and nothing changes? What if I leave and everything falls apart? Through thought-provoking questions, spiritual practices, and personal stories, How to Walk into a Room will help you to know and name the caution flags in your current spaces, discern the difference between true peace and discomfort avoidance, navigate endings even when there is no closure, find peace for when you feel ready but it isn’t time, and courage for when it’s time but you don’t feel ready. For anyone standing in a threshold, here’s a book to help discern the how, when, and what now of walking out of rooms and into new ones with peace, confidence, and a whole heart. About the author Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily holds a master’s degree in spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University. She lives in North Carolina with her family.

1 Mar 202434min

Move to Millions: The Proven Framework to Become a Million Dollar CEO with Grace & Ease Instead of Hustle & Grind by Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon Drdarnyelle.com https://amzn.to/3SXHxEL Ready to break through the six-figure plateau? Discover an actionable strategy to cross over the million-dollar milestone with grace and ease. Honorary PhD and award-winning Inc. 5000 CEO Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon has used her seven-figure coaching enterprise to help hundreds of her clients leverage the Move to Millions® Method and move closer to and beyond the million-dollar mark. In Move to Millions, she shares her paradigm-shifting truths to give business owners the confidence and step-by-step techniques to advance beyond the messy middle and defy the statistics plaguing most small businesses. Part memoir and part methodology, Move to Millions helps entrepreneurs simplify their processes to multiply profits, by breaking down complex topics and illustrating their worth through raw personal anecdotes. Dr. Harmon puts in the work so business owners can be empowered, entertained, and equipped to leave the headaches behind and enjoy everything that truly matters, without compromising on their values in the process.

29 Feb 202430min