Real Estate Junkies: Coast 2 Coast
Join Steve Mernick and Russell Ham as they share their incredible journey from meeting almost five years ago to becoming successful real estate entrepreneurs. Despite having no prior real estate experience, Steve and Russell decided to start a business, which revolutionized their lives. Moving from woodworking and teaching careers, they found passion and freedom in creative financial real estate.
Episodes
27 episodes
26 | REPLAY Episode 1: Creative Financing: Lease Purchase Explained
Join Russell Ham and Steve Mernick in the debut episode of Real Estate Junkies, where they break down the essentials of creative financing, especially lease purchases. Learn how they coach sellers through mindset, skill set, and eff...
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25 | How to Close More Deals with Dialers, CRMs, and Creative Financing Tactics
In this episode, co-hosts Rusty Ham and Steve discuss their recent activities, including personal updates and a detailed dive into real estate systems crucial for successful deal-making. Rusty shares his experience with dialing too...
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24 | Mental Hurdles In Real Estate: Insights From Steve & Chris
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham introduces a special segment featuring Steve, the East Coast representative, and Chris Prefontaine, a smart real estate coach. Steve shares his journey from 16 years in the manual...
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23 | Mastering Creative Real Estate: Four Game Plans with Coach Rusty Ham
In this engaging episode of 'Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast,' West Coast representative Rusty Ham, a seasoned high school basketball coach turned real estate coach, joins Chris Prefontaine to discuss the intricacies of creative real estate ...
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22 | Unlocking Real Estate: Social Media, Lead Generation, And Financing Tips
Join Russell from Southern California and Steve from the East Coast in this comprehensive episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast. Tune in for invaluable insights into leveraging social media systems to grow your real estate business, cov...
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21 | Cracking The Code To Real Estate Success: Inside Look At Coaching
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty and Steve delve into the intricacies of real estate coaching, emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit for both clients and coaches. They discuss the criteria for selecting...
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20 | Connecting With Your Best Self: A Dive Into Mindset And Health
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies, West coast representative Russell and East coast partner Steve discuss various personal development topics that influence both personal life and business success. They start by comparing the weather on bo...
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19 | Get To Know Judy Richards And Her Real Estate Investment Success Tips
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Russell Ham and Steve welcome special guest Judy Richards from the East Coast. Get To Know Judy Richards And Her Real Estate Investment Success Tips. They dive into Judy's trans...
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18 | Conquer Imposter Syndrome In Real Estate Coaching
Join Russell Ham and Steve for an insightful episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast. They delve into overcoming imposter syndrome, the process of becoming effective leaders, and their journey from uncertainty to confidence in real estate...
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17 | Meet Jessica Johnson: A Story Of Inspiration And Resilience
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Rusty Ham and Steve Mernick introduce Jessica Johnson; An inspirational story with Jessica Johnson, a dedicated real estate investor from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jessica shares her co...
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16 | Secrets To Real Estate Success: Essential Tips You Need!
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Russell Ham and Steve dive deep into the importance of mindset, skill set, and systems when running a real estate business. The keys to real estate success: They discuss the cha...
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15 | Master Real Estate Success With Key Strategies And Networking Tips!
In this conversation, Russell and Steve discuss mastering real estate success with key strategies and networking tips. They emphasize the importance of having multiple options and being able to pivot when a deal doesn't fit in your usual approa...
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14 | Follow-Up Strategies in Real Estate: The Key to Success
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Rusty Ham (West Coast) and Steve (East Coast) discuss the importance of follow-up strategies when dealing with real estate leads. They dive into mindset, skillset, and systems, emphas...
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13 | Master Real Estate Lead Generation With These Proven Tips!
Join hosts Russell Ham and Steve as they dive deep into real estate lead generation strategies in this episode of 'Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast.' They explore different lead sources like My Plus Leads and PropStream, discuss the nuances o...
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12 | Unlocking Your Mindset For Real Estate Success: Top Buyer Strategies Revealed!
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, co-hosts Rusty Ham and Steve Mernick discuss the essential mindset needed for real estate success. They delve into their personal journeys in real estate, emphasizing the three pillars: min...
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11 | Mastering Assign-Out Deals: Strategies, Role Play, and Profitability Insights
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Rusty Ham and Steve dive into the intricacies of assign-out deals, also known as lease purchases with an option to buy. They discuss regional differences in real estate markets, the h...
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10 | Navigating Real Estate Success with John Clark: Insights from Wicked Smart Community
Join co-hosts Rusty Ham and Steve as they dive deep into the real estate journey of special guest John Clark from Waltham, Massachusetts. John shares his transition from a legal career to thriving in real estate, recounting his initial struggle...
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9 | Overcoming Real Estate Fatigue: Mindset, Skill Set, and Systems
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, Rusty Ham and Steve discuss the challenges and mental fatigue associated with the real estate business. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, setting 90-day goals...
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8 | Mindset, Sub 2 Deals & Creative Financing
Join Rusty Ham and Steve as they delve into the three pillars of real estate success: Mindset, Skillset, and Systems. In this episode, the focus is on the mindset needed for achieving real estate goals. The duo shares insights from 'The Gap and...
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7 | Importance of Systems in Scaling a Real Estate Business
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, hosts Rusty Ham and Steve Mernick dive deep into the importance of systems in scaling a real estate business. They explore how tracking KPIs and utilizing tools like automated dialers can d...
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6 | From Firefighter to Real Estate Investor: Kyle's Journey of Grit and Manifestation
Welcome to Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast! Hosts Rusty Hamm and Steve introduce their first guest, Kyle, a third-generation firefighter from Northern California who transitioned into real estate investing. Kyle shares his journey, starting ...
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5 | Unlocking Owner Financing: Skills, Strategies, and Success Stories
Join Rusty and Steve on RE Junkies as they dive into the world of creative real estate financing. Today, they focus on the importance of the skill set pillar, role-playing a real estate negotiation involving owner financing. They reveal key ins...
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4 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In this episode of Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast, co-hosts Rusty Ham (West Coast) and Steve Mernick (East Coast) dive into the challenging world of real estate, starting off with a witty comparison of their respective weather. They examine...
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3 | Mastering Creative Real Estate Financing
In this engaging episode of 'Real Estate Junkies Coast to Coast,' co-hosts Rusty Ham and Steve Mernick delve into the intricacies of creative real estate financing. They begin by clarifying common misconceptions about lease purchases and explai...
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2 | Journey from Passion to Real Estate: Mindset, Skillset, and Systems Revealed!
Join hosts Rusty Ham and Steve as they dive deep into their personal journeys from past careers to thriving in the real estate business. This video explores the importance of mindset, skillset, and systems in achieving success. Rusty shares ins...
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