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Put down the hammer and pick up the pencil and listen to the Savvy Radio Show dedicated to helping investors in real estate grow their business. You will find interesting interviews, tips and practical information that will blow your mind not your wallet. Ask a question text on your mobile device to 405-633-2528. www.savvyradioshow.com

Episodes

  • #768 Weaponizing Your Retirement Money: Adam Bergman on Tax‑Free Real Estate Power

    In this power‑packed episode, Steven sits down with Adam Bergman — founder of IRA Financial and one of the nation's leading voices on self‑directed retirement strategies. They break down how investors can turn retirement dollars into a rea…

  • #767 [9] Steps to Financial Freedom — The Demartini Way

    Step 1 — Clarify Your Highest Values. Step 2 — Clean Up Your Money Mindset. Step 3 — Serve at a Higher Level. Step 4 — Pay Yourself First. Step 5 — Build a Wealth Structure. Step 6 — Master Money Management. Step 7 — Invest in What You Und…

  • #766 Adapt or Fall Behind: A Real Conversation on Modern Entrepreneurship

    Steven returns to The Savvy Radio Show with longtime business partner Rose Taylor for an honest, unscripted conversation about growth, clarity, and evolving as an entrepreneur. They dive into building confidence through content, adapting t…

  • #765 Mini bumps to get you jazz my nazz

    1- Finish and Focus 2-Make decisions 3-Make a plan or are following the wrong plan/crowd 4-Commit bigger 5-Hidden asset 6-"9 Steps to Financial Freedom" by Dr. John Demartini 7-Setting Goals 8-What would success look like in 30 days? 9-Wha…

  • #764 10 Boundaries That Build the Strongest You

    1. Saying yes when your gut says no 2. Trying to please everyone 3. Living life on autopilot 4. Holding onto relationships that drain you 5. Overcommitting your time 6. The pursuit of perfection 7. Comparing yourself to others 8. Chasing a…

  • #763 I'm back (st)iches

    1-Journal like a banshee 2-Strategy before is not working 3-Books 4-Communicate more. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #762 IMPACT OKC-Asian American Real Estate Investors 02

    1-Direction 2-Foundation 3-Mistakes 4-Who 5-Systems. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #761 IMPACT OKC-Asian American Real Estate Investors 01

    1-Grow 2-Entrepreneur journey 3-How / You 4-Stepping Stones 5-Systems. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #760 Mobile Home Park acquisition series with Zach Lorenzen 02

    1-Uncomfortable 2-Negotiations 3-Drama 4-Shady realtor 5-Numbers 6-Bidding war 7-To buy or not to buy. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #759 Speaker Scooter Howell for Investor Weekend 2025

    10 to 100 units in landlording as a real estate investor. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #758 My talk at Investor Weekend 2025 Opportunities & Networking

    1-Opportunities 2-Be observant 3-Educate yourself (Read) 4-Network 5-Take risks 6-Embrace failure 7-Work with a mentor 8-Turn problems into opportunities NETWORK 1-Mutually beneficial 2-Keep the relationship active 3-Express your gratitude…

  • #757 In the trenches January 2025

    1-Get motivated 2-Dates 3-Manage from the bottom 4-Proud 5-Nice guy 6-Goals. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #756 Mobile Home Park acquisition series with Zach Lorenzen 01

    Buy assets! Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #755 Life update and business plan explained

    Go get it! 1-Summary 2-Description 3-Market 4-Team 5-Product 6-Sales Strategy 7-Projections 8-Ask for the dollars. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #754 Speaking at a Rotary event in Oklahoma City

    Honored to share my journey to inspire people to pursue their goals and dreams. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #753 Make investing less scary with buying Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

    1-Why Cheba Hut? 2-Due Diligence 3-Key differentiators 4-Growth. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #752 [8] Time management hacks

    1-Routine and a pre-planned 2-Nap 3-Summary 4-No 5-Chunk 6-Day theming 7-Stop multitasking 8-Finish to start. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #751 Adopt These 9 Entrepreneurial Mindsets

    1. Know what you want. 2. Be willing to do whatever it takes. 3. Get a mentor. 4. Forge your own path. 5. Learn from criticism. 6. Keep going. 7. Learner 8. Pivot 9. Rebound. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.s…

  • #750 Life updates and Die with Zero

    1-Hellacious 2-Burned 300K on 1.6M acquisition 3-Publishing coaching book 4-Die with Zero. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #749 In the trenches April 2024 PT1

    1-Fedex 2-Operator 3-Expert 4-Fraud 5-Pivot A-Franchise B-CO-OP C-Partnership D-Broker $$. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #748 HR Myths: Best Practices Every Growing Business Must Have PT2

    5-My people know my expectations 6-Everyone knew I was joking 7-Freedom of speech 8-Exit interviews 9-Reducing turnover. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #747 HR Myths Best Practices Every Growing Business Must Have PT1

    1-I can fire anyone at any time 2-Great interview = Great Teams 3-I know why we broke up 4-New employee onboarding. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #746 The Success Mindset: 7 Mental Shifts

    7 mindset shifts for success: 1) Do what you do best by being authentic 2) Take 100% responsibility for your actions and attitudes 3) Give to others to find true fulfillment and empowerment 4) Lean into struggle by seeing failure as learni…

  • #745 Building rapport with a commercial broker on your first meeting together

    1-Get them talking 2-Give parameters of what you're looking for 3-Can you see yourself with this Broker? 4-Can you trust this person to call you back? 5-Are they willing to hold your hand? 6-You have to have a tone of confidence 7-You're i…

  • #744 Connecting with a commercial real estate broker

    1-Confidence 2-Build rapport 3-Know the language 4-Language of funding 5-Study 6-Find a broker 7-Referrals 8-Can you close? 9-Lenders 10-Closers. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #743 Interviewed on Real Life Real Estate radio show in Cincinnati Ohio

    1-Why commercial real estate 2-Types of commercial properties 3-Calculated risk 4-Creative funding 5-Pre-lease / Pre-sold 6-Due diligence. Get educated and listen to more real life episodes at https://realliferealestate.com/ Do you have an…

  • #742 Self-Sabotage Keeping You From Success

    1. Challenge your excuses 2. Stop feeding your fears 3. Get a second opinion 4. Learn from your mistakes 5. Know your limits 6. Control your negativity 7. Celebrate your achievements 8. Take action 9. Ask for help 10. Don't believe the lie…

  • #741 I was recently interviewed for The Real Power Family Radio Show out of Ohio

    This interview is all over the place from breaking down a loan renewal to real life purpose at my ripe age of 50. Damn, just typing in 50 makes me go hmmm. Which is better: 100 units or 12 units bringing in 10K a month? How are you perceiv…

  • #740 CEO Strategy Part 2

    1-Competitive Strategy 2-Developing Strategic Business Models 3-Succession Planning 4-Strategic Hiring 5-Managing Top Talent 6-Sustainability 7-Sales and Operations Planning 8-Corporate Social Responsibility 9-Evaluation of Market Opportun…

  • #739 CEO is a demanding role that requires an awe inspiring set of skills

    Core Skills: 1. Defining Mission, Vision and Values 2. Communicating Values 3. Championing a Vision 4. Motivating 5. Strategy Formulation 6. Strategy Execution 7. Financial Management 8. Mergers & Acquisitions 9. Governance 10. Protecting…

  • #738 Do what you don't want to do and go to a charity event

    1-Comfort zone 2-Opportunity 3-Push pull 4-Rich people 5-Venue 6-Prizes 7-Let people win. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #737 Do you know what a CEO does?

    1-What is a CEO to you? 2-You late? 3-Too casual 4-Waste marketing dollars 5-No plan 6-Take the money 7-Tech 8-Life or death. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #736 Meet John Seiffer the CEO Coach that has impacted me

    1-New book out 2-Coaching 3-Industry 4-Systems 5-Hate words 6-Biggest regrets 7-Output Thinking: https://amzn.to/3Ui7a5G Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #735 What would you do if your lost your home due to financial meltdown

    01 Life is risky 02 Market crash is real 03 Crisis defined 04 Rebuild 05 What's your story? Connect with Chad https://chadmissildine.com/ Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #734 Getting uncomfortable in the midst of discomfort

    01 Living below your means. Can you live on half your income right now? 02 Don't be stuck; be different 03 Growth over comfort 04 What drives you? Define motivation for you. 05 Thrive don't despise humble beginnings. Connect with Chad http…

  • #733 Great friends and mentors don't just help us to see further

    They start by helping us to see who we truly are. Chad Missildine shares his mentor's story in how he successfully built over 150 homes in Texas. 1-The power of friendships and mentors, why you need other people in your life 2-What it mean…

  • #732 Taking Risks with Chad Missildine

    1-When did you know you were an entrepreneur? 2-To get big rewards in life, you can't be afraid to take big risks 3-There are smart risks and there are dumb risks, and there is a difference between the two.4-Maybe you are stuck in an emplo…

  • #731 Are the same person from 3 months ago?

    1-3 months 2-Self care 3-Investing in yourself 4-Balance your health 4-Socialize 5-Practice gratitude 6-Mindfulness 7-Self compassion 8-Make time for fun 9-Tips. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.c…

  • #730 Meet Chad Missildine investor in impacting leaders

    1-The value of seeking out and receiving different perspectives 2-The difference in seeking perspective vs seeking approval 3-Why you need a financial statement 4-Your relationship with money and wealth 5-Wearing multiple hats as an entrep…

  • #729 14 Practical Strategies to Deal with Negative People

    1) Limit interaction 2) Avoid reacting emotionally 3) Focus on solutions 4) Offer an unexpected compliment 5) Set boundaries 6) Stay calm 7) Choose your battles 8) Practice mindfulness 9) Practice reverse psychology 10) Surround yourself w…

  • #728 Understanding Financial Statements with Rose Taylor

    1-Cost Segregation 2-Balance Sheet 2-P&L aka Income Statement. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #727 Summer is over lets get back to it

    1-Hello 2-Multifamily 3-Keen partnerships 4-Vested 5-Skills 6-2022 Taxes 7-Friends. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • Meet Mike Lewis the happiest investor you will run into in commercial real estate

    Transitioning from single family to commercial is not for the faint of heart and Mike is grinding it out. Join us as we uncover the secrets to Mike's achievements, discovering how his patient approach and meticulous due diligence have play…

  • Advanced Investor Take-A-Ways From April 2023 monthly meeting

    In this episode we cover a few key points Dave Torres shared about his journey transitioning from Single Family Real Estate to Commercial. Keep that flywheel turning, learn all you can, pick you niche, and stick to the 3 key metrics while…

  • #726 Meet Dave Torres a real deal real estate entrepreneur in New Mexico

    In 2013, Dave departed from his day job as a government contractor and purchased his initial rental property with private funds. As he required additional capital, he utilized eBay to achieve financial independence with successive units. L…

  • Meet Randy Vaillancourt a 30 year Commercial Broker

    With over 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Randy has worked with a wide range of clients, from small business owners to large corporations, helping them navigate the complex world of commercial real estate. Jo…

  • AIA Take-A-Ways from March 2023 monthly meeting

    In this episode, we'll be discussing a topic that is essential for any investor looking to maximize their returns - Creative Financing. No money down, carryback, and cost segregation were used to structure this creative deal. All while rec…

  • #725 My take on starting a business

    1-Write the concepts 2-Why 3-Market 4-Demographics 5-Research. Will it work? 6-Competition 7-R&D 8-Proof 9-Make a sale. A-Belief B-Concerns C-Ask. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • #724 When to sell and when to keep a cash flowing asset?

    1-Low low grade rehab 2-Higher rehab to sell 3-Scrape to build your own asset 4-Dump it 5-Partner. Do you have any ideas/questions? Share some feedback go to www.savvypodcast.com

  • Meet Crystal Caruthers cruising it in three asset classes

    Crystal is a very successful investor breaking down barriers and empowering women in their journey of real estate investing. Learn about how she went from an electrical engineer, to single family real estate investor, to commercial real es…