When people ask me what it’s like to be a woman in real estate or entrepreneurship, they usually expect me to talk about sexism.

But that’s not really the story.

The truth is that success in business and investing has a lot more to do with personality traits than gender. Some traits simply make the path easier.

Learn how to:

1. Leverage your feminine strengths: communication, empathy, collaboration as business superpowers
2. Train confidence and assertiveness like a muscle, no matter your starting point
3. Redefine “balance” as your phase of life changes
4. Use low expectations to your advantage and surprise everyone, including yourself

If you’ve ever wondered how personality, pressure, and parenting collide with profit, this episode is your reality check, and your permission slip to play the game on your own terms.

Think housing is your biggest expense? Not even close. For Canadians and Quebeccers, the real threat to your money is tax. In this episode, Terrie Schauer breaks down how Canadian and Quebec tax laws quietly drain your income before you even get to see it in your bank account—and what savvy investors do to fight back. If your principle source of income comes from employment or if you're investing in Montreal real estate and looking to grow wealth in Quebec, this episode is your wake-up call.

Learn how to:

1. Reduce your tax burden legally
2. Use corporations, real estate, and side hustles to your advantage
3. Turn your biggest expense into your biggest opportunity

If you want to build wealth in Quebec, understanding the tax code isn’t optional—it’s as essential as acquiring assets.

What New Real Estate Investors Need Most to Succeed

New to real estate investing? Learn how to overcome overwhelm with baby steps, consistency, and community support. In this episode we hear from a special guest who shares her experience breaking through the overwhelm of not knowing where to start using consistent actions and community.

“Because the State Isn’t on Your Side... Real Estate Investors vs. The Government”

The State has its own agenda. It rarely aligns with yours as an investor or operator. This episode is about unpacking those contradictions—so you stop expecting the system to help you, and start playing the game that actually exists.

Evictions are never easy—but sometimes, they’re unavoidable. In this episode of Real Escape Investing, Terrie Schauer dives into the latest CMHC reports on evictions and explains why the government’s perspective doesn’t always align with the realities landlords face.

You’ll learn:

1. What the newest eviction research really says—and what it leaves out.
2. Why evictions are more complex than government reports suggest.
3. How to protect your investment and your tenants when facing an eviction.
4. Practical strategies every landlord and investor should know before taking action.

Whether you’re a real estate investor, property manager, or landlord, this episode will help you understand the eviction landscape and prepare for one of the toughest decisions in rental housing.

Keywords: evictions, landlord tips, real estate investing, property management, CMHC eviction report, rental housing Canada, Montreal real estate, housing crisis strategies

Canada is lagging behind the U.S. in productivity—and here’s one reason why: we’re not using Virtual Assistants. While American investors scale faster with offshore talent, most Canadians are still doing it all themselves. In this episode, we unpack the Canadian VA gap—why it exists, how to bridge it, and how to tap into plug-and-play VAs who are skilled, motivated, and ready to help you scale smarter. It’s time Canadian investors like you stopped leaving leverage on the table.

Want to build wealth in uncertain times? In this week’s episode, I break down the 5 habits of highly effective investors. From strategic planning to networking and taking imperfect action—you'll want to get on implementing each of these right away!