Steve Mernick's guest appearances

Steve Mernick

The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing

Not Just A Transaction

Karen Briscoe

Paul Moore

Rod Khleif

Gene Guarino

Tom Zeeb

Chad Corbett

Tim Bratz

Dave Zook

Joe Vitale

Pam Grout

Lee Kearney

Adam Adams

Greg Dickerson

Adam Carroll

Steven Kotler

OwlTail

Brian O'Neill

Mike Makredes

Steve Mernick: Steve Mernick and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home On Your Terms and are based in eastern Connecticut. Steve serves as the company’s Acquisitions Director and loves crafting up creative solutions for sellers, while Lauren works as Sales Director and enjoys helping deserving buyers achieve their goal of home ownership. When not working on their own business, they are mentoring other investors who wish to learn the terms of the niche of real estate. In their free time, they are with their two young children and two dogs. Steve can also be considered a Cornhole connoisseur, so you may find him outside perfecting his form. Brian O’Neill: Brian O’Neill is a real estate investor and business owner. He and his wife, Katie, have been happily married for ten years and enjoy spending time with their son, Will. BKW Property Solutions was started to provide flexible real estate solutions for both buyers and sellers. They serve the Greater Chicagoland area and help buyers realize their dream of owning a home. When Brian and Katie experienced many of the common challenges of selling their own home many years ago, they knew there had to be a better way. That is the foundation of BKW Property Solutions, and they look forward to serving your needs. There is a better way! Mike Makredes: Mike Makredes is from Fresno, California. He has been in sales all his professional life, and currently working in the Ag industry for the largest melon, broccoli, and corn grower in the US. He handles sales for over 12 million cases ($150 million) of produce per year. What brought him to Chris and the Smart Real Estate Coach team was the thought of getting out of the rat race and into a business that he can control on his terms. Russell Ham: Russell Ham was born in Southern California about 10 minutes from Disneyland. He is the youngest of four boys all born in the 60’s. After graduating high school, he began coaching high school boy’s basketball. He continued to coach for 30 years until last year. Russell is a high school PE teacher and is married to his beautiful wife, Emily, and they have two children. Lacie, who’s 17 years old, and Jesse, who’s 14 years old. They also have two dogs, Ella and Willow. Russell started with SREC in April of 2019. Russell was looking for a real estate niche (i.e. fix &amp; flip, buy &amp; hold, BRRRR) and came across Chris’ Youtube channel. Instantly Russell got hooked for two reasons: One, how open Chris, Zach, and Nick were with showing you how to do real estate on terms through the YouTube channel, and two, the Wicked Smart community is second to none. They show you the way to be successful and are with you coaching/mentoring you side by side. What you will learn in this episode:  Why investing in yourself is what it takes to be successful How being fully immersed leads to a pattern of success Why it is imperative that you do not allow yourself to miss opportunities for not only content, but also for developing relationships within the community How people outside the community can get themselves into the right room Things you should know about going to the QLS Live event Ways you will hit the ground running with propelled confidence after being at the live event  Steve’s Resources:  Website: http://homeonyourterms.com/ Facebook: Facebook.com/homeonyourterms Instagram: instagram.com/homeonyourterms  Brian’s Resources:  Brian's Podcast: https://bkwpropertysolutions.com/podcast/ Website: http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/ http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/ebook/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/bkwpropertysolutions/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/bkwpropertysolutions/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-neill-5069216/  Mike’s Resources:  Mike's Website: http://mtmpropertysolutions.com/ Mike's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-makredes-8359211aa/  Additional resources:  Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. If you’re looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS SmartRealestateCoach.com/botfox SmartRealestateCoach.com/tools SmartRealestateCoach.com/eaze smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast20 

Steve Mernick: Steve Mernick and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home On Your Terms and are based in eastern Connecticut. Steve serves as the company’s Acquisitions Director and loves crafting up creative solutions for sellers, while Lauren works as Sales Director and enjoys helping deserving buyers achieve their goal of home ownership. When not working on their own business, they are mentoring other investors who wish to learn the terms of the niche of real estate. In their free time, they are with their two young children and two dogs. Steve can also be considered a Cornhole connoisseur, so you may find him outside perfecting his form. Brian O’Neill: Brian O’Neill is a real estate investor and business owner. He and his wife, Katie, have been happily married for ten years and enjoy spending time with their son, Will. BKW Property Solutions was started to provide flexible real estate solutions for both buyers and sellers. They serve the Greater Chicagoland area and help buyers realize their dream of owning a home. When Brian and Katie experienced many of the common challenges of selling their own home many years ago, they knew there had to be a better way. That is the foundation of BKW Property Solutions, and they look forward to serving your needs. There is a better way! Mike Makredes: Mike Makredes is from Fresno, California. He has been in sales all his professional life, and currently working in the Ag industry for the largest melon, broccoli, and corn grower in the US. He handles sales for over 12 million cases ($150 million) of produce per year. What brought him to Chris and the Smart Real Estate Coach team was the thought of getting out of the rat race and into a business that he can control on his terms. Russell Ham: Russell Ham was born in Southern California about 10 minutes from Disneyland. He is the youngest of four boys all born in the 60’s. After graduating high school, he began coaching high school boy’s basketball. He continued to coach for 30 years until last year. Russell is a high school PE teacher and is married to his beautiful wife, Emily, and they have two children. Lacie, who’s 17 years old, and Jesse, who’s 14 years old. They also have two dogs, Ella and Willow. Russell started with SREC in April of 2019. Russell was looking for a real estate niche (i.e. fix &amp; flip, buy &amp; hold, BRRRR) and came across Chris’ Youtube channel. Instantly Russell got hooked for two reasons: One, how open Chris, Zach, and Nick were with showing you how to do real estate on terms through the YouTube channel, and two, the Wicked Smart community is second to none. They show you the way to be successful and are with you coaching/mentoring you side by side. What you will learn in this episode: <ul> <li>Why investing in yourself is what it takes to be successful</li> <li>How being fully immersed leads to a pattern of success</li> <li>Why it is imperative that you do not allow yourself to miss opportunities for not only content, but also for developing relationships within the community</li> <li>How people outside the community can get themselves into the right room</li> <li>Things you should know about going to the QLS Live event</li> <li>Ways you will hit the ground running with propelled confidence after being at the live event</li> </ul> Steve’s Resources: <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://homeonyourterms.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://homeonyourterms.com/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/homeonyourterms" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/homeonyourterms</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/homeonyourterms" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/homeonyourterms</a></li> </ul> Brian’s Resources: <ul> <li>Brian's Podcast: <a href="https://bkwpropertysolutions.com/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bkwpropertysolutions.com/podcast/</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/</a></li> <li><a href="http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/ebook/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bkwpropertysolutions.com/ebook/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bkwpropertysolutions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bkwpropertysolutions/</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bkwpropertysolutions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/bkwpropertysolutions/</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-neill-5069216/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-neill-5069216/</a></li> </ul> Mike’s Resources: <ul> <li>Mike's Website: <a href="http://mtmpropertysolutions.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://mtmpropertysolutions.com/</a></li> <li>Mike's LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-makredes-8359211aa/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/michael-makredes-8359211aa/</a></li> </ul> Additional resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/clubhouse" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Chris and Zach on Club House</a> to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments.</li> <li>If you’re looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at <a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources</a></li> <li>Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: <a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/action" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action</a></li> <li>Register for our free masterclass:<a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass</a></li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/reoyt" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate on Your Terms</a> by Chris Prefontaine</li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/webinar" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar</a></li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ebook" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/QLS" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS</a></li> <li><a href="http://smartrealestatecoach.com/botfox" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealestateCoach.com/botfox</a></li> <li><a href="http://smartrealestatecoach.com/tools" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealestateCoach.com/tools</a></li> <li><a href="http://smartrealestatecoach.com/eaze" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealestateCoach.com/eaze</a></li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/cart/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast20</a></li> </ul>

Episode 364: Don’t Miss an Opportunity To Be All In, with Steve Mernick, Brian O'Neill, Russell Ham, Mike Makredes 

Steve Mernick and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home On Your Terms and are based in eastern Connecticut. Steve serves as the company’s Acquisitions Director and loves crafting up creative solutions for sellers, while Lauren works as Sales Director and enjoys helping deserving buyers achieve their goal of homeownership. When not working on their own business, they are mentoring other investors who wish to learn the terms of the niche of real estate. In their free time, they are with their two young children and two dogs. Steve can also be considered a Cornhole connoisseur, so you may find him outside perfecting his form. What you will learn in this episode:  Why you have more control of your life as an entrepreneur How having a coach can help you make the transition into real estate investing Why the people you surround yourself with are essential to your growth on so many levels How mental strength is a critical part of your business success How having a mindset coach helped Steve move forward How entrepreneurs can get the most out of the Wicked Smart program What sets six-figure entrepreneurs on the path to creating financial freedom  Resources:  Website: http://www.homeonyourterms.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steve-mernick-223b5b20b https://www.linkedin.com/company/home-on-your-terms/ Facebook: Facebook.com/homeonyourterms Instagram: instagram.com/homeonyourterms  Additional resources:  SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smartrealestatecoach.com/tools Associate Coaching Program Funding: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/eaze 

Steve Mernick and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home On Your Terms and are based in eastern Connecticut. Steve serves as the company’s Acquisitions Director and loves crafting up creative solutions for sellers, while Lauren works as Sales Director and enjoys helping deserving buyers achieve their goal of homeownership. When not working on their own business, they are mentoring other investors who wish to learn the terms of the niche of real estate. In their free time, they are with their two young children and two dogs. Steve can also be considered a Cornhole connoisseur, so you may find him outside perfecting his form. What you will learn in this episode: <ul> <li>Why you have more control of your life as an entrepreneur</li> <li>How having a coach can help you make the transition into real estate investing</li> <li>Why the people you surround yourself with are essential to your growth on so many levels</li> <li>How mental strength is a critical part of your business success</li> <li>How having a mindset coach helped Steve move forward</li> <li>How entrepreneurs can get the most out of the Wicked Smart program</li> <li>What sets six-figure entrepreneurs on the path to creating financial freedom</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.homeonyourterms.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.homeonyourterms.com/</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/steve-mernick-223b5b20b" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/steve-mernick-223b5b20b</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/home-on-your-terms/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/home-on-your-terms/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/homeonyourterms" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/homeonyourterms</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/homeonyourterms" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/homeonyourterms</a></li> </ul> Additional resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/webinar" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar</a></li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/termsbook" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook</a></li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/ebook" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://smartrealestatecoach.com/QLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS</a></li> <li><a href="http://smartrealestatecoach.com/tools" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Smartrealestatecoach.com/tools</a></li> <li>Associate Coaching Program Funding: <a href="http://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/eaze" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.smartrealestatecoach.com/eaze</a></li> </ul>

Episode 355: How the Right Community Can Help Your Business Grow, with Steve Mernick

Episode Topic: In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat with special guest Steve Mernick about his role as Head of Acquisitions at Original Real Estate. Steve explains how his work can help change the trajectory of the lives of the people they support and what he does to make that happen. He also shares a little bit about himself and how he went from hustling and working two jobs to making this his full-time passion. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:  Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home. Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.  What you’ll learn about in this episode:  Who Steve Mernick is and how he got into real estate What the function is for Head of Acquisitions of a rent-to-own real estate business Steve’s personal background and passion for woodworking What a day as Head of Acquisitions looks like The impact of Steve’s work and why he views it as “not just a transaction.”  Resources:  Website: http://homeonyourterms.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/homeonyourterms  Additional Resources:  Original Real Estate Website: http://originalre.com/ Contact Us: http://originalre.com/contact/  Steve’s Bio: Steve Mernick is a Real Estate expert in Creative Financial Real Estate with over 4 years of experience in this RE niche. He is also a Creative financial RE coach and mentor to students both nationally and internationally. Steve’s expertise involves Real Estate deal structuring and Joint venture partnerships, and he and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home on Your Terms. Steve and Lauren have 2 children and two dogs, and in his free time, Steve can be found playing Cornhole. Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say. Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire team at Original Real Estate take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home. Zachary’s Bio: Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions. At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property. If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic: In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat with special guest Steve Mernick about his role as Head of Acquisitions at Original Real Estate. Steve explains how his work can help change the trajectory of the lives of the people they support and what he does to make that happen. He also shares a little bit about himself and how he went from hustling and working two jobs to making this his full-time passion. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: <ul> <li>Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.</li> <li>Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.</li> </ul> What you’ll learn about in this episode: <ul> <li>Who Steve Mernick is and how he got into real estate</li> <li>What the function is for Head of Acquisitions of a rent-to-own real estate business</li> <li>Steve’s personal background and passion for woodworking</li> <li>What a day as Head of Acquisitions looks like</li> <li>The impact of Steve’s work and why he views it as “not just a transaction.”</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://homeonyourterms.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://homeonyourterms.com/</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homeonyourterms/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/homeonyourterms</a></li> </ul> Additional Resources: <ul> <li>Original Real Estate Website: <a href="http://originalre.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://originalre.com/</a></li> <li>Contact Us: <a href="http://originalre.com/contact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://originalre.com/contact/</a></li> </ul> Steve’s Bio: Steve Mernick is a Real Estate expert in Creative Financial Real Estate with over 4 years of experience in this RE niche. He is also a Creative financial RE coach and mentor to students both nationally and internationally. Steve’s expertise involves Real Estate deal structuring and Joint venture partnerships, and he and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home on Your Terms. Steve and Lauren have 2 children and two dogs, and in his free time, Steve can be found playing Cornhole. Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say. Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire team at Original Real Estate take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home. Zachary’s Bio: Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2Q8iYX3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The New Rules of Real Estate Investing</a> and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions. At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property. If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

The Role of Head of Acquisitions, with Steve Mernick