In this episode of The Hard Truths Podcast, we explore Sophie Hengst's strategic vision, from her beginnings in dorm room interior design to her work in apartments and homes. Sophie shares why she pursued real estate as a proof-of-concept for her growing design business and why she's been comfortable taking huge swings at such a young age. The impressive start to her career provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs, designers, and real estate investors alike.

At the end of the episode, Sophie turns the tables on Scott and takes the opportunity to ask him some questions about his process, routine, and how he continues to learn and grow as a real estate investor.

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In the latest episode of The Hard Truth's podcast, we welcome back Eric Cline, co-founder of TLC HomeBuyers and a powerhouse in the real estate industry. This time, we dive deep into his challenging beginnings in Rockford, IL, battles with addiction, and eventual triumph in Raleigh, NC, where he now leads a sales team generating millions of dollars of fees per year.

Our conversation explores Eric's transformation into a multi-million dollar entrepreneur (x2). Don't miss this inspiring episode that's sure to provide invaluable insights into resilience, second chances, and why sales is the only skill you need in the business world.

In this episode of The Hard Truths podcast, we feature Donovan Ruffin, a real estate entrepreneur, investor, and closer who is the founder of Equity Cash Offer. During our conversation, Donovan shares a pivotal moment from his early career—where he reflects on his first wholesale deal and tells us why he knew he would be successful in this industry. From putting up bandit signs in the middle of the night to building a talented and motivated team around him, we hear Donovan's story of growth and success and give listeners practical advice for getting there themselves.

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On this episode of The Hard Truth's podcast, Scott Lurie interviews Justin Colby, a real estate entrepreneur with a track record of success in both the Phoenix and Miami markets. Justin shares his insights on wholesaling, house flipping, and coaching, and provides his 5 pillars of success that he believes every entrepreneur should follow.

Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is full of practical tips and actionable insights to help you achieve success in your business. So be sure to tune in and join the conversation on The Hard Truth's podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes and never miss out on the valuable insights provided by Scott and his guests.

Justin Colby:
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Welcome to The Hard Truth's Podcast with Scott Lurie, where we explore the world of short-term rentals and Airbnb. Today, we're joined by a very special guest, Daniel Rusteen, an expert on optimizing AirBnB listings and maximizing earning potential. Daniel's new book 'Profitable Properties' provides valuable insights for hosts looking to increase their profits.

In this episode, we take a closer look at one of Scott's own AirBnB listings, and Daniel gives his honest feedback on how it can be improved to maximize its earning potential. Listeners can follow along and see the listing at this link (https://abnb.me/sivvrOMH6yb).

Get ready to discover some hard truths about short-term rentals and Airbnb with The Hard Truth's Podcast.

In this episode of "The Hard Truths Podcast with Scott Lurie", JD Sustar, AKA "The Finance Cowboy" shares his inspiring journey to success in the real estate industry. Despite working a full-time job, JD completed his first successful house flip in South Florida in 2016, which taught him the value of owning rental properties for long-term wealth building. In 2018, with a net worth of only $10,000, JD started purchasing rental properties in South Carolina and has since acquired 13 single-family homes, a mobile home park, and multiple Airbnb properties. His extensive knowledge and experience have made him a highly respected personality in the real estate industry, with tens of thousands of followers on social media platforms where he shares his expertise on building wealth and achieving financial freedom. Tune in to this episode to learn more about JD's journey and gain valuable insights into how you can also achieve success in real estate, even while working a full-time job.

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We're joined again by Jerry Norton at Hustle Harder 2.0 in Milwaukee, WI. Last time he was on The Hard Truths, Jerry discussed how to capitalize on the 'home run' deals in your pipeline, and he expands on that idea again in this conversation. He also shows us how wholesaling is the 'Freshman Year' of real estate investing and you need to continue to grow your skillset in order to graduate.

Scott Lurie:
https://www.instagram.com/realestatescottlurie
https://linktr.ee/Scottjlurie
https://thehardmoneyco.com
https://fstreetgroup.com

Jerry Norton (@FlippingMasteryTV):
https://flippingmastery.com/youtube
https://www.facebook.com/FlippingMastery/

In our latest episode of The Hard Truth's Podcast, Scott is joined by Co-Founder of Hivemind CRM, Daniel Martinez, to discuss the impact of marketing technology on real estate wholesaling. The conversation covers a range of topics including an entry-level explanation of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, communication tools/tactics, and how automation can professionalize your operation.

Listeners who are interested in Hivemind and their products can get the $1 course for FREE by texting 'Hard Money' to (210) 972-1842 and can get access to a one-month free trial by using this link.

Daniel Martinez:
Website: https://dmartinez.io/ | https://www.hivemindcrm.io/
Instagram: @daniel_._.martinez
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HiveMindCRM

Scott Lurie:
https://thehardmoneyco.com/
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