EGGS! The Podcast

Summary In this conversation, Jay Conner shares his journey in real estate investing, focusing on the concept of private money and how it has transformed his approach to funding deals. He discusses the shift from traditional lending to private money, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and teaching others about investment opportunities. Jay provides insights into securing private funding, structuring deals, and finding private lenders, while also sharing practical tips and strategies for aspiring real estate investors. Takeaways * Private money can provide unlimited funding for real estate deals. * Jay Conner has flipped over 500 houses since 2003. * The shift from traditional lending to private money was crucial for Jay's success. * Asking the right questions can change the trajectory of your business. * Teaching others about private money is key to securing funding. * Timing is critical when seeking private money for deals. * A structured approach is essential for working with private lenders. * Private money can be used for various types of properties, not just distressed ones. * Networking and expanding your connections can lead to more funding opportunities. * Understanding the math behind property deals protects both investors and lenders. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Private Money Investing 01:37 Jay's Journey in Real Estate 03:51 The Shift from Traditional to Private Money 06:16 The Power of Networking and Asking the Right Questions 09:50 Teaching the Opportunity of Private Money 13:00 The Importance of Timing in Funding 14:23 The Script for Securing Private Funding 19:22 Understanding the Risks and Protections for Lenders 27:01 Finding Private Lenders: Expanding Your Network 32:35 Working with Existing Private Lenders 40:01 Calculating Maximum Purchase Prices 41:53 Choosing the Right Properties to Invest In 45:15Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning Credits: Hosted by Michael Smith Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Carton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs] Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28]   The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.djontic.com/] @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar [http://rogha.ar/]

Summary In this engaging conversation, Ryan Roghaar and Antony Langdon, founding member of Space Hog, discuss the band's journey from their origins in New York City to their rise to fame in the 90s with the hit song 'In the Meantime.' Antony discusses the challenges of navigating the music industry, the evolution of their sound, and the importance of maintaining creativity. Langdon also reflects on the business side of music, the impact of touring, and the upcoming tour with EMF, emphasizing the significance of connecting with fans in today's digital age. Spacehog is hitting the road for 11 dates with EMF and Ecce Shnak! 14 June: The Ritz, San Jose CA 15 June: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco CA 17 June: Star Theater, Portland OR 18 June: Neptune, Seattle WA 20 June: Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City UT 21 June: Oriental Theater, Denver CO 23 June: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix AZ 24 June: Music Box, San Diego CA 26 June: The Observatory, Santa Ana CA 27 June: The Regent, Los Angeles CA 28 June: House of Blues, Las Vegas NV Takeaways * The formation of Space Hog was a mix of chance encounters and shared musical interests. * The band's rise to fame was marked by a bidding war among record labels in the 90s. * Experiencing sudden fame can be overwhelming, and young artists are unprepared. * Maintaining a diverse sound can be both a strength and a challenge in the music industry. * The importance of building a solid fan base rather than relying on a single hit. * Navigating the complexities of music contracts and publishing deals is crucial for artists. * The evolution of the music industry has shifted towards singles and streaming. * Creativity extends beyond music into other artistic ventures like acting and filmmaking. * The upcoming tour with EMF is a chance to reconnect with fans and test the waters for future projects. * Engaging directly with fans through social media and live events is essential for modern artists. Chapters 00:00 The Origins of Space Hog 06:02 Navigating the American Dream 11:57 Creative Evolution and Artistic Integrity 17:55 The Journey of a Creative Mind 23:58 Looking Ahead: Future Endeavors 34:12 The Evolution of Music Distribution 44:48 The Experience of Music Consumption 51:25 Navigating the Modern Music Landscape Learn more about the band: https://spacehog.band/ Credits: Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Carton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs] Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28]   The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.djontic.com/] @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar [http://rogha.ar/]

Summary In this conversation between Ryan Roghaar and James Atkin, lead singer of EMF, they discuss the band's journey from their beginnings in Gloucestershire to global fame with their hit "Unbelievable." He reflects on their rapid rise, the challenges of fame, and the evolution of their sound. The discussion also covers the shifting music industry landscape, including the role of touring, merchandise, and innovative strategies for success. James and Ryan go on to explore how record labels have evolved, the impact of digital metrics on touring and music discovery, and the significance of live music. They also touch on the band's legacy, lessons learned, music's role in social change, and the industry's future with new releases and tours. EMF is hitting the road for 11 dates with Spacehog and Ecce Shnak! 14 June: The Ritz, San Jose CA 15 June: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco CA 17 June: Star Theater, Portland OR 18 June: Neptune, Seattle WA 20 June: Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City UT 21 June: Oriental Theater, Denver CO 23 June: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix AZ 24 June: Music Box, San Diego CA 26 June: The Observatory, Santa Ana CA 27 June: The Regent, Los Angeles CA 28 June: House of Blues, Las Vegas NV Takeaways * EMF's journey began in Gloucestershire with five school friends. * The song 'Unbelievable' became a global hit, reaching number one in the US. * Sampling Andrew Dice Clay's work was a stroke of luck for EMF. * The band's rise to fame was rapid, requiring extensive touring and promotion. * The second album 'Stigma' marked a departure from their pop sound to a more indie rock style. * Ralph Jezzard played a crucial role in producing EMF's music, bridging their early and modern sound. * The music industry has shifted from record sales to touring and merchandise as primary income sources. * Innovative strategies like bundling concert tickets with album sales are emerging. * EMF now operates as an independent entity, managing their own music and marketing. The role of record labels has diminished significantly. * Metrics from platforms like Spotify drive touring decisions. * The live music experience is becoming less accessible to new fans. * Musicians are increasingly using their platforms for social change. * Financial literacy is crucial for artists managing their income. * The music industry is more competitive and metrics-driven than ever. * Creativity in business is essential for success in the music industry. Chapters 00:00 The Rise of EMF: From Gloucestershire to Global Fame 07:07 Sampling Success: The Story Behind 'Unbelievable' 14:01 Navigating Fame: The Impact of 'Unbelievable' on EMF's Career 20:50 Evolution of Sound: The Transition from 'Schubert Dip' to 'Stigma' 27:51 The Modern Music Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for Artists 31:49 The Evolution of Record Labels 33:46 Metrics Over Music: The New Touring Landscape 35:58 The Live Music Experience: A Lost Art? 37:49 Keeping the Legacy Alive: The Business of Music 39:51 Navigating the Music Industry: Lessons Learned 42:17 The Future of Music: New Releases and Tours 45:38 Music and Social Change: A New Era 48:28 Reflections on a Music Career: Key Takeaways Learn more about the band: https://emf-theband.com Credits: Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Carton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs] Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28]   The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.djontic.com/] @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar [http://rogha.ar/]

Summary In this episode, David Young shares his unconventional journey from studying ancient Greek to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry. He discusses the evolution of cloud computing, the importance of a liberal arts education, and how innovation often stems from identifying obvious solutions. David emphasizes the significance of risk management in entrepreneurship, the necessity of knowing when to exit a business, and the growing relevance of open source solutions in today's digital landscape. Takeaways * David Young's background in ancient Greek shaped his unique perspective in technology. * The best products often arise from personal needs and experiences. * Open source software is crucial for flexibility and cost savings in business. * Education should focus on abstract skills rather than just practical tasks. * Innovation can be about repackaging existing ideas in new ways. * Listening to customer feedback is essential for product development. * Entrepreneurship requires a willingness to take risks and embrace uncertainty. * Finding the right team is vital for entrepreneurial success. * Exiting a business should be a thoughtful decision based on various factors. * Open source solutions can enhance privacy and digital sovereignty for businesses. Chapters 00:00 David Young's Unique Journey into Technology 03:06 The Entrepreneurial Path: Lessons from Early Ventures 11:11 The Value of Liberal Arts in Tech 21:06 Innovation: Finding New Paths in Old Ideas 29:59 Connecting People and Ideas 31:07 Building for Yourself vs. Market Needs 32:43 Understanding MVP: Minimal Viable Payment 34:41 The Importance of Customer Feedback 39:45 Pursuing Passion vs. Practicality 43:17 Knowing When to Exit 47:18 Risk Tolerance and Personal Growth 53:31 Leveraging Open Source for Business Credits: Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Carton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs] Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28]   The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.djontic.com/] @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar [http://rogha.ar/]

Summary In this episode of EGGS: The Podcast, hosts Ryan and Mike interview Liat Arama, co-founder and CEO of Keazy.ai, a property management platform that leverages AI to streamline operations. Liat shares her journey from working at Microsoft to becoming an entrepreneur in real estate, discussing the challenges and lessons learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of a project mindset in real estate investments and the benefits of multi-tenant properties. Liat also highlights the role of AI in property management and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to innovate in their industries. Takeaways * Liat's journey from Microsoft to real estate showcases the importance of adaptability. * The project mindset can help simplify real estate investments. * Multi-tenant properties provide more financial security than single-family homes. * AI can significantly enhance property management efficiency. * Self-management of properties can lead to better tenant relationships. * Understanding the financials of property management is crucial for success. * Automation can free up human resources for more valuable tasks. * Networking and word-of-mouth are powerful tools for business growth. * Embracing technology is essential for modern entrepreneurs. * The future of property management lies in combining human insight with AI capabilities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Liat Arama and Her Journey 03:04 Transition from Microsoft to Real Estate 06:16 Early Real Estate Experiences and Lessons Learned 09:05 Project Management Mindset in Real Estate 12:19 Navigating Property Management Challenges 15:21 The Evolution of Keezy and Its Services 18:08 Self-Managing Properties vs. Using Property Managers 21:22 Innovations in Property Management Software 24:00 Building Keezy: Challenges and Insights 27:07 The Future of AI in Property Management 31:53 Enhancing Tenant Satisfaction through Data and Human Interaction 33:05 The Keezy Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship 35:00 Strategizing for Growth in Property Management 38:14 Innovative Business Model: Flexibility and Efficiency in Property Management 41:16 AI's Role in Transforming Property Management 44:05 Empowering Service Professionals with AI 44:36 Practical Steps for Automation in Service Industries 47:34 Scaling Keezy: Expanding into New Markets 54:22 The Case for Multi-Tenant Properties 57:15 Connecting with Keezy: How to Get Started Credits: Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Carton: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs] Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28]   The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.djontic.com/] @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar [http://rogha.ar/]