Episode 9: Making Her Mark: Techpreneur, Toni Robinson

Ep 10: Nik's Notes: I'm Ready For F.I.R.E.!

On today's show I'm sharing my personal goals for attaining F.I.R.E (Financial Independence Retire Early). I've made a commitment to this goal and this month I took some steps that I believe will further my progress. Links from the Show - www.ynab.com - www.jlcollinsnh.com - www.mrmoneymoustache.com

Episode 9: Making Her Mark: Techpreneur, Toni Robinson

Toni Robinson, a techpreneur who has been breaking barriers in the male-dominated field of tech for over 15 years. She talks about her corporate career dealing with sometimes isolating nature of being one of a hand full of women in her company, and her Big Leap into entrepreneurship that was 5 years in the making. Toni drops gems on: - dealing with doubts from family as an entrepreneur - going from solopreneur to a business that includes contractors - packaging skills and knowledge and multiple streams of income - growing a business v. creating a brand Resources mentioned in this episode: - https://Basecamp.com - www.repairshopr.com - https://www.amazon.com/Will-Test-Business-Waste-Money/dp/0997082305 - - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/will-it-fly/ - https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ - www.stilettos-n-screwdrivers.com - Instagram: @stilettos_n_screwdrivers - Twitter: @hottechsns Be sure to stay connected: www.therealfreedompod.com Instagram: @realfreedompod

Episode 8: Nik's Notes - My Personal Investment Progress

On this episode, I'm sharing an update on how my own journey into real estate investing is going. I share updates on managing my 9 to 5 and juggling multiple endeavors and interest while also creating a podcast. I talk about the challenges I've faced being a "multi-hyphenate" and staying on track with my projects and clients - this is not a perfect system. I'm also sharing some of the tools I use to help me stay organized and productive as I grow. Tune in to hear the latest! Mentioned in this episode: - www.calendly.com - www.evernote.com - www.tinycalendar.com - www.passionplanner.com

Episode 7: A Couple of Investors - How This Dynamic Couple Built a Business With Heart

In the guest chair today, is a dynamic power couple from Louisville, Kentucky. Darius and Courtney Pettway, are the founders of Pettway Estates a real estate investment company that specializes in revitalization, community improvement and generational wealth. Thought they never intended or even knew that real estate investing was something that they would not only get involved in, but would play a major role in their future vision, they have found success and new ways to serve the communities they love. Topics Discussed: - Building a Team - Revitalizing Neighborhoods - Taking special care of the elderly in the community - Getting started in Real Estate Investing - Finding Private Investors - Creating Property Packets - Building a Professional Business Links Mentioned in This Episode www.Investopedia.com www.ThanMerrill.com Connect on Instagram: Pettway Estates – @pettwayestates, @dariuspettway, The Real Freedom Pod – @therealfreedompod #realfreedompodcast

Episode 6: Nik's Notes - Mortgage Basics: What Lenders Look For

In this episode I talk a bit about the 4 basic areas lenders review when pre-approving or pre-qualifying borrowers. I also touch on some tips to improve credit and apps that are helpful for monitoring credit. Resources mentioned: www.creditkarma.com www.creditsesame.com www.fico.com www.myfico.com