Better Than Success Podcast

In episode 145 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks about How We Went From $0 to Over $150M in 5 Years Investing in Multi-Family with ZERO Credit w/ Alvin Hope Johnson.   Alvin Johnson is the President of Hope Housing Foundation (HOPE) and guides the staff of Assertive Management Group, LLC., HOPE’s privately-owned property management firm. The Foundation, which is headquartered in McKinney, Texas was incorporated as a 501(c) (3) in 1998. HOPE has a business model that positions itself as one of the most effective, nonprofit affordable workforce housing organizations in the Country. With a little over 1,300 Affordable Housing Units and growing, the Foundation is in the acquisition stages of acquiring an additional 2000 units for 2021. Also planned for 2021 are two new single-family housing developments with a total of 450 homes for the Workforce community. Included within these communities will be homes set aside for Veterans which will be ADA Accessible.   Alvin is also President and CE

In episode 144 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy hosts part 4 of her 4 part series with business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated sys

In episode 143 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy hosts part 3 of her 4 part series with business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated sys

In episode 142 of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy hosts part 2 of her 4 part series with business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated sys

In episode 141 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks with her good friend and business Coach Tamara Varella.  Jan 9, 2020 Nicole and Tamara are launching "My Success Project – Business Edition – The 4-week Solopreneur to Business Ownership Incubator" Learn more at mysuccessproject.com “My Success Project: Business Edition” is a 4-week virtual incubator designed to transform solopreneurs into business owners. This experiential curriculum was designed for the solopreneur who has committed to transitioning their business from a risky time sucking beast into a profitable enterprise that can be left to their children’s children. Taught by business owner, real estate investor and author Nicole Purvy and business owner coach Tamara Varella ‘My Success Project: Business Edition’ will take business participants on an 4-week virtual accelerated intensive journey covering over 15 areas of business that once mastered can elevate the individual from barely covering expenses to having automated systems

In episode 140 of the Better Than Success Podcast Host Nicole Purvy talks about how to Prioritize Your Goals and Accomplish Everything on Your Vision Board. get access to the Free Sample Schedule at http://betterthansuccess.com/sampleschedule

In episode 139 of the Better Than Success Podcast Host Nicole Purvy talks with the Somers Team about how they sold 219 Homes in the first half of 2020 during a Pandemic. The Somers team is ranked 79 in KW Company out of 11,311 teams worldwide. Volume this year 2020- $49,823670.27 Homes sold this year 2020- 219 homes   Learn more about the Sommers Team at www.thesomersteam.com Learn more about PhillyRealeEstateWeek.com  

In episode 138 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks about resetting her business. With 9 years of entrepreneurship on her belt, Nicole Purvy discusses When It's Necessary to Reset Your Business to Take It to the Next Level.  Join in on the conversation as we discuss staffing, discipline, leadership, distractions, and transformation. Get tickets to the 2019 Women In Real Estate Summit here

In episode 137 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Corwin Jackson of The CORE Inspection Group. With a decade under his belt as a property investor of distressed properties, Corwin learned how critical a premium quality inspection was early on in his career. In order to flip and rent out his properties, he needed to know what he was getting into before making a commitment. His passion for providing thorough home inspections to provide maximum peace of mind for home-buyers compelled Corwin to launch Core Inspection Group.  

In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy discusses the Top Top 11 Real Estate Investing Tips I Learned in the Construction Management Course.  This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. The Course was originally offered by Better Than Success from April 6-May 4 and titled "Comprehensive Accelerated Construction Management Course"  The Comprehensive Accelerated Construction Management Course is a 5 week course designed to teach real estate investors and investor hopefuls to manage and GC their own real estate rehabs. Participants who complete the program will receive a Construction and Real Estate Project Management Certificate of Completion from Better Than Success. Taught by experienced Real Estate Investor Julia Choseed this accelerated curriculum will positively change the lives of all who attend. Participants Will Learn: Construction and Project Management Mindset and Foundation Jobsite Safety Contracts Budget Management Permits Zoning Profitability Reports Predevelopment Full Gut Re

In episode 135 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks How the Airbnb and Real Estate Zoning Process Works in Philly with Rachael Pritzker. Rachael, a die-hard Philadelphian and avid animal lover is Pritzker Law Group’s Founder & Chief Executive Officer. She is one of the city’s only zoning and land-use attorney’s with experience in both the private sector and local government. Prior to starting PLG with her twin brother Adam, Rachael worked at Center City law firm Zarwin Baum. While at Zarwin, Rachael practiced zoning, land use and public finance working on multi-million dollar bond issuances, and securing variances and government approvals for single family, and multi-family homes, non-profits and some of the City's most notable high rises.  After years in the private sector, Rachael transitioned over to the public sector, accepting a position with City Council.  As Legislative Counsel to City Councilman At-Large Allan Domb, Rachael developed legislation, worked with members City Coun

In episode 134 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks Little Known Facts About Setting Up Your Business Entity for Real Estate Investing with Dom Landry of CGM Philly. Dominique Landry is a co-founder of Common Ground Management, LLC, a Philadelphia-based managerial firm that assists entrepreneurs and companies across the country with business development. A 2008 graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Landry has spent the past decade in business development services for large corporate companies and start-up entrepreneurs.

In episode 133 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews attorney Ellis Palividas.  Ellis Palividas is an attorney based in Philadelphia.  He focuses on Real Estate, commercial litigation and criminal law.  He is also a partner and cofounder of Acro settlement company.  Ellis began his legal career as a prosecutor and transitioned to the private sector and worked in civil litigation.  He later decided to open his own law practice and cofounded Acro settlement company. His unique experience as an attorney gives him the advantage as a title agent who knows the ins and outs of the legalities of real estate.  Links for this episode:  betterthansuccess.com/virtualfinance betterthansuccess.com/masterclass betterthansuccess.com/freevideo

In episode 132 of the Better Than Success podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Julia Choseed Also download the free Beginners Real Estate Course at betterthansuccess.com/freecourse. Licensed general contractor, real estate investor, and developer, Julia Choseed is the founder and CEO of Brickhouse Builders, a real estate development company that focuses on investing in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.  In 2016, Julia purchased her first property with $11 in her bank account and quit her job the same day.  Since then, she's developed over $3.5mm in real estate deals and raised over $350,000 in private money. Through out her successful career in real estate Choseed has flipped, rented, wholesaled and GC-ed other investors projects until she ultimately decided to exclusively focus on managing only her own projects.  Under her direction, Brick House Builders is known for its unique and stunning interior design and layouts while focusing on historic preservation.  In her spare time, Choseed enjoys p

On episode 131 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interview Heidi Becker. Heidi Becker is the founder and CEO of American Deed Transfer and Acra Settlement Company. Licensed in PA, NJ, MD, and VA, Heidi has been in the title industry for 15 years. She is also a real estate investor, rehabber and flipper. Last year alone she did 5 flips and she’s currently building a rental portfolio of apartments buildings and multifamily rentals. How to Start and Grow a Successful Title Company and Real Estate Business in 2 Years Heidi Becker moved to Philadelphia 5 years ago and now runs 2 of Philly’s well-known title companies. Heidi made this move strategically knowing Philadelphia was a great investment area. “What is the motivation behind title?” Nicole asks Heidi during the interview. Heidi expresses her obsession with real estate since she was 16 years old which was her initial motivation. Thinking she wanted to be a real estate agent, Heidi found her true passion in title after working as an admin a

In episode 130 of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy interviews Ken Weinstein about Building His Residential and Commercial Real Estate Empire.  Ken is an active entrepreneur and real estate developer in the Philadelphia area. He serves as President of Philly Office Retail, which has renovated and restored more than 300 vacant and deteriorated commercial and residential units in the Philadelphia region during the past 30 years. Philly Office Retail currently owns and manages more than 800,000 square feet of commercial and residential space in the Philadelphia region and has received four Preservation Alliance Community Preservation Awards for its adaptive reuse projects. Ken founded and operated Cresheim Cottage Cafe from 1996 until 2004 and now owns Trolley Car Diner, Deli and Ice Cream Shoppe in Mt. Airy since 2000 and Trolley Car Cafe in East Falls since 2010. His third restaurant, Trolley Car Station, in University City, is slated to open July, 2018. Previously, Ken served as Chief of Staf

In episode 129 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy talks 5 Quick Real Estate Project Management Tips That Could Save You Thousands. 5 Quick Real Estate Project Management Tips That Could Save You Thousands Always secure your project. Add an alarm system to your property. Nicole mentions SimpliSafe in this episode. “You need another layer of insurance because everything is valuable in your property down to the pipes” Get proof of insurance from you subcontractors. Call the insurance company. Go that extra mile to be 100% sure and safe! Network, network, network Networking is a major key in this business. You need to know people, being an introvert is something you will have to put to the side in this business. Call PGW, FIRST!! PGW = Philadelphia Gas Works You need gas at your property and this proccess could take a few weeks that you may not have time to wait for. Personality You have to be assertive, be serious about your money and your project. PEOPLE will take advantage of yo

In Episode #128 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy Interviews Earnest Key. Real estate investor, property manager, realtor and real estate investment coach, Earnest Key was born in Alaska, but raised in Philadelphia. Earnest Key has served the Philadelphia real estate community for over 13 years. Additionally, Earnest retired from the Adult Probation and Parole Department of PA after 14 years of service. His law enforcement experience is one of the many reasons that he has excelled in the art of patience and negotiations. During his 13 years in the real estate arena, he has managed his own units, as well as dozens of other investors’ units. Also, he has assisted first-time home buyers and sellers with their home needs as well. His total sales volume is north of $20,000,000! Currently, Earnest is a Realtor at City Wide Keller Williams Philadelphia and is the team leader of The Earnest Key Team. Earnest’s favorite aspect of real estate is negotiating in order to help both sides of the deal lea

In episode 127 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Stephanie Somers. STEPHANIE SOMERS, Co-CEO of The Somers Team at RE/MAX Access, has been bringing her fierce loyalty, unrelenting work ethic, and constant pursuit of creativity to Philadelphia Real Estate for over a decade. Stephanie has propelled The Somers Team into a new and innovative sphere of the real estate field. Not only does she work to brand her team, but she is distinguished for her achievements in branding her Real Estate clients.   Together with her husband and Co-CEO, Chris Somers, 20+ sales agents and a full in-house marketing team, the thriving agency dominates in Philadelphia’s hottest zip codes. Stephanie is a Realtor, team leader and marketing expert. She is executive producer for The Somers TV, a channel telling the stories of Philadelphia’s vibrant communities, and is the host of Flipping in Philly, a series profiling her innovative renovations on exclusive projects in Philadelphia. Stephanie is fully involved

In episode #126 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Kerry Faix. Kerry Faix is a founder of Stone Bay Holdings LLC (SBH) and serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company since 2013. She has extensive experience in business operations, finance and building companies from the ground up. Kerry owns part of a $130 million-dollar real estate portfolio which she oversees the operations. Her most recent accomplishment was partnering in the purchase of a $27.5 million, 558-unit apartment in GA that sold a little over a year later for $41 Million. As COO, Kerry develops and implements efficient operational systems across the loan acquisition, loan management, investor relations functions and directs personnel. Highly versed in all aspects of real estate, Kerry is also responsible for analyzing all investment opportunities. She performs routine reviews of all joint venture partnerships to ensure that all partners continue to meet the high standards that they had when they began their