"Inspired to Invest" Podcast
The "Inspired To Invest" Podcast shares stories from inspirational business owners, entrepreneurs and real estate investors, how/why they got started, challenges/obstacles faced, successes achieved, lessons learned and much more. Never miss an episode! The host of "Inspired To Invest", Serena Holmes, ran her own multi-award winning brand experience agency for 18 years and has been investing in real estate for over ten years. Throughout the course of her career, she has had the chance to get to know some super amazing people who have taken charge of their lives to start a business and/or invest in real estate to completely change the trajectory of their finances, their future, and the legacy they will leave behind for their family. With this said, the concept for “Inspired To Invest” was born. Please join in as we journey through the episodes, featuring inspiring stories from business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors. We hope that by hearing these stories that you will find the inspiration, encouragement, and confidence, to get started on your own path. "When you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit!" To watch episodes rather than listen to them, go to Serena's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@serenaholmesrealtor/podcasts and make sure you subscribe! For past episodes or to apply to be on the show, go to https://linktr.ee/inspiredtoinvestpodcast and to get in touch directly, go to inspiredtoinvestpodcast@gmail.com. In addition, Serena recently launched a new business called Executive Lens. Turn content into connection! At Executive Lens, we curate compelling content to help busy business owners, executives, and investors build powerful personal brands on LinkedIn and beyond. After all, attraction is the ultimate flex! Learn more at https://executivelens.co Thank you in advance for your support.
Episodes
What if success didn't require endless hustle and burnout?
Welcome back to ep98 of “Inspired To Invest” with Vanessa Ortali.
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Vanessa Ortali discovered this truth the hard way after subscribing to hustle culture left her exhausted, depressed, and paradoxically, struggling to make money.
Her breakthrough came when she embraced authenticity and realized she could achieve remarkable success while ...
What would you do if your access to credit suddenly ran dry?
Welcome back to ep97 of “Inspired To Invest” with Jay Conner.
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When the banks suddenly shut down Jay Conner's line of credit in January 2009 despite his perfect payment history and 800 credit score, he faced a crisis with two properties under contract and nowhere to turn for funding.
What happened next transformed his real estate busin...
Let's talk about smart scaling and how to build a stable, sustainable real estate portfolio.
Welcome back to ep96 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
Elizabeth Kelly's transformation from corporate fundraiser to real estate mogul reveals the often-unseen realities of building a substantial property portfolio.
Having scaled to nearly 400 units across multiple markets before strategically downsizing, Kelly...
From fighting fires to financial freedom!
Welcome back to ep95 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
Paul D’Abruzzo's transformation from Toronto firefighter to successful real estate investor reveals a powerful truth about financial freedom. While his decade in firefighting offered security, camaraderie, and a six-figure salary, Paul and his wife Laura yearned for something more—a life without golden hand...
Ever wondered how seasoned investors keep more of their earnings while strategically navigating tax hurdles?
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dave Foster, a veteran in the real estate realm, who turns tax codes into powerful tools for wealth building.
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From his own costly mistake to mastering the art of the 1031 exchange, Dave unveils how he transitioned from a hefty tax bill to l...
What holds us back from the success we desire isn't usually a lack of knowledge or opportunity—it's our mindset.
In this captivating conversation with Ela Ziembicki, we uncover the critical role that mindset plays in achieving breakthrough results in business and life.
Welcome back to ep93 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
Ela shares her remarkable journey from corporate purchasing to building a 12,000...
The business of building! The art of real estate development.
Welcome back to "Inspired To Invest". This week, Adam Altobelli is with us from The GeoFocus Group for episode 92.
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From construction site kid to real estate development leader, Adam's journey offers a masterclass in navigating the complex world of construction management and development.
As President of both the GeoFocus Group and Bu...
From leverage to legacy! Scaling your real estate empire.
Welcome back to episode 91 of "Inspired To Invest". This week Ken Chung is here to share secrets of his successful investment journey, inspired by his grandfather's timeless advice.
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Discover how Ken's strategic acumen saw him rapidly expand his real estate holdings from humble beginnings, using innovative approaches like corporate owner...
An empire state of real estate! Big deals in the big apple.
Welcome back to "Inspired To Invest". This week, Ellen Silverman from Compass is with us for episode 90. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Ellen unlocks the secrets of New York City real estate. Her journey from a prolific 30-year career in banking and finance to becoming a real estate authority offers listeners a unique perspective on the city's dynamic property land...
From accounting to acquisitions!
Welcome back to "Inspired To Invest". This week Shane Thomas from Catalyst Equity Partners is here for episode 89. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Shane he takes us on a journey from his beginnings in Mississauga to becoming a prominent figure in the Texas real estate scene.
With his background as a CPA, Shane initially caught the real estate bug in Kitchener-Waterloo through single-family ho...
Senior living redefined!
Welcome back to episode 88 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
Brandon Schwab, the mastermind behind Shepherd Premier Senior Living, joins us to reveal how his personal experiences in senior care sparked a groundbreaking movement in the industry.
Discover how he's crafting a new norm with boutique-style senior living, bridging the gap between real estate and healthcare.
With an ...
The structure, consistency, and resilience to build an empire!
Victoria Cluney's remarkable transition from military officer to real estate mogul reveals how discipline becomes the backbone of entrepreneurial success.
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Beginning her military career at just 18, Victoria spent 23 years developing invaluable skills that would later fuel her business endeavors.
While many would find these worlds in...
It's the kind of freedom and independence we all dream of...
Welcome back to Ep86 of the "Inspired To Invest" with Clint Harris. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Clint Harris is a seasoned investor from Carolina Beach, North Carolina. He reveals how he transformed his life by shifting from medical sales to real estate, starting with single-family homes and eventually conquering the multifamily and Airbnb markets.
His journey...
It's nothing short of a transformation.
Welcome back to ep85 of "Inspired To Invest". This week, Arlett Tygesen is with us.
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Discover Arlett's journey which includes a significant shift from managing capital markets for a Canadian public pension fund to spearheading her own real estate investment company Titan REI.
Arlett brings her 17 years of experience to the table, sharing insights on overco...
Sometimes, life takes you by surprise – and completely rocks your world.
That’s what happened to Stephen Predmore, this week’s guest on “Inspired To Invest” who is joining us for episode 84.
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Find out what happened to unlock the secrets to seamlessly transitioning from a full-time engineering career to thriving in real estate investment with our special guest, Stephen Predmore of Talbot Investm...
Are you ready for the roadmap to a billion dollar real estate empire to be revealed?
Welcome back to ep83 of the “Inspired To Invest” podcast. This week, Veena Jetti from Vive Funds is with us to share her remarkable story. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Veena is a visionary force in the real estate world, who started on solid ground with her family's single-family real estate roots to amassing over $530 million in assets i...
Do you wish you could unlock the limitless potential within to lead a life by design?
Welcome back to "Inspired To Invest". This week Steve Arneson is here for episode 82. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Steve Arneson is the the visionary CEO of the Reinvestors and co-founder of Synergy Mastermind.
In this episode, Steve shares his remarkable journey from his family’s rich history in real estate to managing ambitious develop...
Have you ever bought a property, and realized it comes with massive repairs?
Welcome back to episode 81 of "Inspired To Invest". This week, Bob Brown is here with us. Click here to watch vs. listen!
Discover the transformative power of engineering expertise in foundation repair with Bob Brown, a pioneering force in an industry too often led by sales tactics.
Bob shares his remarkable 35-year journey, from launching a foundation repa...
Curious about how an electrician from England transforms into a real estate powerhouse in Canada?
Welcome back to episode 80 of "Inspired To Invest". This week, Darren Wright is with us.
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Darren, who shares his extraordinary journey of flipping single-family homes and scaling up to managing 138 apartment units in just four years.
Discover the pivotal ...
Do you ever feel like it's too late to start over?
Think again!
Welcome back to episode 79 of "Inspired To Invest". This week Debbie Balfour is with us. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Debbie is inspiring investor and coach from Vancouver, BC, who started her real estate investing career at the age of 50.
Debbie shares how she reignited her youthful passion for real estate, and the decisive steps she took to transform her dre...
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