All Forum Posts by: Aaron Anderson

I am currently using it with my business and have very happy with the results. I have started sharing it with other investors and Realtors as well. 

I have been a student of Ron LeGrand for a number of years. I have never found anything he does or his business do to be shady.

I have attended a number of seminars and trainings by other gurus and have walked away from many with a bad taste in my mouth. There is nothing more annoying that paying $1200 just to hear a sales pitch and be told that the only thing that will allow you to be successful is to sink a ton of cash into the advanced training. 

Ron's "Quick Start" Seminar is the first training where when I walked out I realized that I didn't have to spend another dime on training and could walk out and do a deal. Of course there was offers to register for more courses and mentoring  and various up sells, but you will find that at any seminar. 

I have been extremely impressed with his teachings have found myself measuring other training courses and products against him.

So far the only strike that I have against him is that I don't agree on his politics. 

Full Disclosure, He has a monthly subscription program to which I am an affiliate of. (You are automatically an affiliate when you sign up) That being said, I'm not a very active affiliate. My primary business is Real Estate and that is what I focus on.

The reason for this question is complex and the answer is equally complex.

First, as entreprenuers, we are weird. It is not normal to work for yourself. It is not normal to spend the money that we do on practical (rather than fomal) education. It is not normal to focus on peronal  growth and development. 

Second, we are in "sales." Sales and marketing scares alot of people. it creats images of the slick talking salesman or the crafty marketing specialist that gets people to do thing that are not in their best interest. 

Third, they listen to alot of naysayers and always ask what if it goes wrong

Fourth, they are resistant to change. Getting into this business is a big change for anyone.

Fifth, they are unwilling to learn. To get good at something, you must first suck at it. People dont like doing things that they suck at.

Sixth, We need to realize that not everyone thinks like we do. One of the most common assumptions that we have is that other think like we do. That is why people can get so heated in debating religion, politics or sports. What seems obvious to us just isnt in their paradigm of the world

So hang out with weird people and when an outsider looks in with curriosity, welcome them in and help them out. Because to court this group takes courage. and that spark must be nurtured.

Its really simple....

Take out an ad on craigslist under "Gigs." If you post under "jobs" you will have to pay for the ad. You are just looking for people to make extra money. 

Pay your bird dogs per lead (I pay $10 each). The reason for this is if you only pay per deal, they will be unsure if they ever will get paid because their payday depends on your performance. If you think you can get away with just paying per deal, you are telling the world that you cant afford to do this business or are just cheap.  

I had one guy at my REIA state "That is stupid! What if a guy brings in 100 leads all at once?" To which I replied, "Then I gladly give him $1000. Because i know there are 3-5 deals in that batch! And frankly if somebody drops 100 qualified leads in your lap and you can close just one deal and make a minimum of $5000 from it, you suck at this business!" (It shut him up but I was getting dirty looks for a number of months.)

That being said you need to be VERY clear as to what you are looking for and where you want them looking. I have written a training manual for my bird dogs ( I call them property scouts) that covers what Im looking for, how to find it and how to market for it. ( i have three that are doing their own marketing campaigns) This way there is a clear path on what is expected from both parties. You get 5-10 active scouts looking for deals for you and you will have more quality leads than you know what to do with.

I would not worry about building a buyers list first. The only advantage is that it gives you some peace of mind when you get your first contract. You are selling bargains to bargain hunters. That is the easiest business in the world to do. Now as you market that first property, build that buyers list as it is always easier to find house for a buyer than a buyer for a house.

Feel free to PM me. I have a few contacts down there that might be able to help you.

I have been very impressed with a gentleman from NC named Jay Conner. PM me if you wish to make contact.

Chris is right....Save your $$$

I attended it some time ago as I was a HUGE fan to the Rich Dad series. ( I still am) Sadly I was left with a sour taste in the mouth.

We were given just enough info to be dangerous but nothing that was actionable. And the majority was a high pressure pitch for backend sales and and on extending your credit limits to afford the "advanced training."

I have no problem with "self promotion" and I kind of expect it at these events. I see nothing wrong with pitching valuable information if it is related in a presentation. But when i attend an educational event, I expect to leave with information that I can apply to improve my life even if I spend another dime.

I later discovered that The Rich Dad company had merely licensed it name for marketing purposes to Wealth Intelligence Academy. The founder of which has a very sketchy record with the BBB and several states attorneys general. It saddens me that Mr. Kiyosaki has gotten his name tied up with this practice.

I have gone through numerous books and courses and most of whats out there is either garbage or mediocre. Having said that...

I do HIGHLY recommend the events put on by Ron LeGrand and T. Harv Eker. I have found their material to be phenominal and eye opening.

In fact when i get the chance I probably should write review of these two for everyone else. If you do want some more information on those guys before I can post anything, feel free to PM me.

Aaron

Hi Gary,

Congrats on making a decision and taking action. The easiest way to get started in this industry is to start with Wholesaling. That is where my mentor started me out. She did that for two reasons.

1. It is a business for dummies! You are selling bargains to bargain hunters. That is the easiest sale in the world to make. It is also very easy to grasp the concepts and allows some room for error without losing your shirt. Done right, you should be able to get a check within 30-60 days.

2. It will expose you to understanding what other investors are looking for. That will serve both as a guide for what you should look for in your career as well as allow you to develop professional relationships.

You should be very proud of your decision. Dont be afraid to make mistakes. Because you will make a bunch. But we all have to pay our dues in both time and battle scars.

Good luck

Aaron

Michaela, thanks for that post!

Sadly its ignorance and idiots that create the stigma around the pits. We should never forget that the problem is with the owners. I must confess the stigma of certain breeds saddens me. I have a rescued pit. In fact I got her from an underground organization that tries to get to these dogs before they are placed in the fighting ring. Our fur-baby was slated to be a "bait dog". That is the dog that they starve and maim so that the other dogs can train to kill.

She is a beautiful animal that is actually scared of my cat. Pits are the most emotionally sensitive of the breeds and that is why they are easily trained to be aggressive. It is no different of an abused child growing up to have violent tendencies.

I understand that investors need to protect their assets. I have a friend that has requested proof of obedience training and asked who their vet is in the application. The call to the vet is very revealing as to the care that the animal receives.

Regular shots, and checkups indicates a responsible pet owner and since HIPPA laws do not apply to animals, the vet can speak frankly of the temperament of the animal simply add this step to your standard screening processes. That will allow you to screen the owners without discriminating on the breed.

I hope that helps some.

Aaron Anderson