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The Wake Up Call

By: Paul David Thompson: Investor Consultant and Fund Manager
  • Summary

  • My Wake-Up Call came in 2015, when I realized that I had had enough of my corporate job and was ready to take back control of my life. The world and economy are constantly changing, and the best thing you can learn is how to spend your time and energy working *on* your business instead of in it. I’m Paul Thompson, and in my podcast we’ll be discussing exactly that—how to build and grow your investment portfolio from the ground up. With each episode, you’ll hear inspiring stories from those who have already experienced their wake-up call, and are doing something about it. Real Estate professionals, industry leaders, and more, will join me to discuss how owning and renting property has changed their lives and the lives of their families for the better. It can do the same for you. Join us and revolutionize your portfolio, investments… and your life.
    Paul David Thompson @2022
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Episodes
  • 249: Unconventional Journey to Real Estate Success with Engelo Rumora
    May 7 2024

    Description:

    Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.

    In this insightful episode, host Paul welcomes Engelo, a self-made real estate entrepreneur with a unique background. From dropping out of school at 14 to playing professional soccer in Hong Kong, and later transitioning to construction and self-development, Engelo's journey is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of one's passions.

    Engelo shares his experiences in the US real estate market, particularly in Toledo, Ohio, where he found significant investment opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of networking, in-house property management, and focusing on cash flow fundamentals.

    Engelo and Paul also discussed optimizing rental management, tenant experience, and achieving a balance between business and personal life.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Perseverance and Self-Belief: Engelo's unconventional journey highlights the power of perseverance, self-belief, and pursuing one's passions, even without formal education.

    2. Real Estate Investment Strategies: Engelo advocates for a slow and steady approach to real estate investing, focusing on cash flow fundamentals, and considering worst-case scenarios when underwriting deals.

    3. Tenant Experience and Customer Service Excellence: Prioritizing tenant needs, such as affordability, safety, and convenience, and continuously improving business processes are crucial for creating a positive impact on the entire business.

    4. Work-Life Balance: Finding a balance between business demands and personal life is essential to avoid burnout and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.

    Follow Paul Thompson

    • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/

    • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com

    • Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@pauldavidthompson

    Resources:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/engelorumora/ Follow Engelo in LinkedIn

    https://ohiocashflow.com/ Engelo’s Website

    https://pauldavidthompson.com/ - Real estate resources, past episodes, and information on my mastermind

    I want to help you achieve financial and personal freedom.

    1. Check out THIS link for some valuable resources

    2. Click for a FREE WEBINAR to learn about your 12% ROI.

    3. If you're ready to take action now, let's hop on a CALL now!

    About Today’s Guest:

    Engelo Rumora is a passionate real estate visionary and the co-founder and CEO of Ohio Cashflow and Oz Realty. With over 1,000 property transactions worldwide, Engelo has diversified investments in tech, crypto, stocks, and oil funds. He has received numerous accolades, including the 30under30 entrepreneurs by Anthill in 2014 and ranking #1440 on the Inc. 5000 list in 2018. Engelo's mission is to help others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing, sharing his insights through publications, podcasts, and social media. He is also committed to giving back to the community and supporting various causes and charities.



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    45 mins
  • 248: Insights from Mateo Bervejillo's Path to Success
    Apr 30 2024

    Description:

    Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.

    In this insightful episode, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Mateo, the CEO of Xseed, a software development company based in Uruguay. Mateo shares his inspiring story, from his early career as a manager in the teleconsultancy industry to his transition into the outsourcing sector and eventually becoming an entrepreneur.

    He highlights the challenges he faced along the way, the mindset shifts required, and the importance of networking and seizing opportunities. Mateo also emphasizes the significance of building a strong team, delegating tasks effectively, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a business owner.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Embrace Networking and Opportunities: Networking plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges and unlocking valuable opportunities, especially in the entrepreneurial journey.

    2. Mindset Shift: Transitioning from an employee to a business owner requires a significant mindset shift, including being willing to take risks, fail quickly, and focus on areas of strength.

    3. Persistence and Nurturing Relationships: Mateo's journey highlights the importance of persistence, trust, and nurturing potential in relationships, as it was through consistent efforts over a decade that he became a partner and eventually the CEO.

    4. Building a Strong Team: Entrepreneurial success hinges on having the right people around you, both as an employee and an employer. A supportive team is essential for overcoming challenges and achieving goals.

    5. Work-Life Balance: While entrepreneurship demands dedication and commitment, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for overall well-being and long-term success.

    6. Delegation and Seeking Advice: Effective delegation of tasks and seeking advice from others are vital strategies for entrepreneurs, enabling them to focus on their strengths and leverage the expertise of their team.

    Follow Paul Thompson

    • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/

    • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com

    • Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@pauldavidthompson

    Resources:

    https://www.xseed.com.uy/ - Matteo’s Website

    www.PaulDavidThompson.com - Real estate resources, past episodes, and information on my mastermind

    I want to help you achieve financial and personal freedom.

    1. Check out THIS link for some valuable resources

    2. Click for a FREE WEBINAR to learn about your 12% ROI.

    3. If you're ready to take action now, let's hop on a CALL now!

    About Today’s Guest:

    Mateo is the CEO and co-founder of Xseed, a software development company based in Uruguay. His journey from an employee to a successful entrepreneur is a testament to perseverance and adaptability. Originally starting as a manager in the teleconsultancy industry, Mateo transitioned to the outsourcing sector before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. This transition required a significant mindset shift, embracing risk-taking and focusing on his strengths.

    Through over a decade of consistent efforts, nurturing relationships, and building trust, Mateo became a partner in a software company and eventually ascended to the role of CEO at Xseed. Today, Xseed provides staff augmentation and project services to US companies across various industries, with a diverse team of specialists. Mateo's compelling story highlights the importance of networking, seizing opportunities, building strong teams, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance – invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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    44 mins
  • 247: How AI is Leveling the Playing Field for Investors with Andrew Einhorn
    Apr 23 2024

    Description:

    Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.

    In this episode, we sit down with Andrew, the founder of LevelFields AI, to discuss how his company is using advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence to give individual investors access to the same powerful insights that were previously only available to large financial institutions.

    Andrew shares how his platform scans thousands of news sources and company filings in real-time to detect market-moving events and predict their impact on stock prices. He explains how this technology can be used for both short-term trading strategies as well as longer-term portfolio management. We explore the implications of democratizing this type of high-powered analytics and how it has the potential to fundamentally change the investment landscape.



    Key Takeaways:

    1. LevelFields AI is using AI and natural language processing to extract insights from massive amounts of unstructured data that would be impossible for humans to process alone.

    2. This technology allows individual investors to quickly identify potential catalysts for stock price movements and make more informed trading decisions.

    3. By making advanced data analysis accessible for a few hundred dollars per year, LevelFields is "leveling the playing field" between individual investors and large financial institutions.

    4. The platform can be used for both short-term trading strategies as well as longer-term portfolio management by providing rapid alerts and predictions about upcoming events.

    5. Democratizing access to this type of high-powered analytics has the potential to significantly disrupt traditional investment practices and give more power to individual market participants.

    Follow Paul Thompson

    • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/

    • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com

    • Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@pauldavidthompson

    Resources:

    https://www.levelfields.ai/

    Discount code: podcast23

    www.PaulDavidThompson.com - Real estate resources, past episodes, and information on my mastermind

    I want to help you achieve financial and personal freedom.

    1. Check out THIS link for some valuable resources

    2. Click for a FREE WEBINAR to learn about your 12% ROI.

    3. If you're ready to take action now, let's hop on a CALL now!

    About Today’s Guest:

    Andrew is the founder of LevelFields AI, a fintech company that is using advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence to democratize Wall Street. With nearly two decades of experience working with large datasets and unstructured data, Andrew recognized an opportunity to give individual investors the same powerful analytical capabilities that were previously only accessible to big hedge funds and asset management firms.

    Prior to founding LevelFields, Andrew had a diverse career. He started as an epidemiologist studying cancer clusters and toxicity issues around oil rigs, then transitioned into consulting work for government agencies like NASA, the FAA, and the Department of Defense. This led him to start his first software company in 2010, which focused on reputation management for public companies.

    After selling that business in 2019, Andrew and his team began developing the technology behind LevelFields, using AI and natural language processing to rapidly identify market-moving events and predict their impact on stock prices. By making this advanced analytics accessible to individual investors, Andrew aims to "level the playing field" and disrupt traditional investment practices.

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    36 mins

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