"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 w

"Inspired to Invest" Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Serena Holmes, with 154 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #157

  How To Turn $2,000 Into A $500M+ Empire | "Inspired To Invest" Ep157 with Palmy Kitti

  Aug 19, 202628 min

  What does it take to lose everything… and then rebuild an almost $500 million real estate portfolio from scratch? Welcome back to ep157 of Inspired To Invest with Palmy Kitti. To watch rather than listen, click here . Palmy is a multifamily real estate investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Kitti Sisters , to discuss her remarkable journey from the collapse of a successful fashion business to becoming one of the fastest-growing multifamily investors in the United States. After their fashion company unexpectedly failed in 2017, Palmy and her sister Nancy were forced to start over with just $2,000 , no finance background, no real estate experience, no industry connections, and no inherited wealth. Today, they've helped build a portfolio approaching $500 million while raising more than $130 million from investors through strategic multifamily acquisitions. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why earning a high income isn't the same as building lasting wealth ✅ The difference between owning assets and simply earning active income ✅ How Palmy transitioned from fashion into multifamily real estate investing ✅ Why Dallas, Texas became one of their primary investment markets ✅ The advantages of multifamily investing over single-family rentals ✅ How professional property management creates scalability ✅ The importance of partnering with the right people to accelerate growth ✅ How they grew from first-time investors to managing hundreds of millions in real estate ✅ Why passive income creates true financial freedom ✅ Warren Buffett's investing philosophy and why being contrarian matters ✅ Why today's commercial real estate market may present one of the best buying opportunities in years ✅ Lessons learned from business failure, resilience, and starting over One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is that wealth isn't measured simply by income—it's measured by the assets you own and the freedom they create. Palmy's story is proof that setbacks don't define your future. With the right mindset, education, and strategy, they can become the foundation for something even bigger. If you're interested in multifamily real estate, passive income, raising capital, commercial investing, entrepreneurship, or building long-term wealth, this episode is packed with practical insights you won't want to miss. If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE the video. Leave a COMMENT below with your biggest takeaway. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future episode of Inspired To Invest featuring successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts sharing the strategies behind building wealth and financial freedom. Connect with Palmy Kitti & The Kitti Sisters: YouTube / Instagram / Social Media: @TheKittiSisters Follow Inspired To Invest: ️ New episodes every Tuesday featuring leading entrepreneurs, investors, and wealth builders from around the world. Thank you to Lenscasa for bringing us this month's episodes of Inspired To Invest. Edit listing photos from your phone in under 30 minutes. LensCasa delivers pro-quality real estate photo editing at 70%+ less than a photographer. For more, go to https://lens.casa ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!).  I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit"   __________________  Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or cold calls. Learn more about this proven system! __________________ Want to invest in real estate with all of the security and cash flow of ownership, but none of the landlord headaches? Learn more about SHARE, one of the largest asset management companies in the United States, with a turnkey "done for you" ownership program for investors. Find out more! __________________  Financial Advisors! Let me introduce you to your new secret weapon to help you land new clients, and maintain them for many years to come. Advisor Innovation Lab provides AI powered client intelligence for modern financial advisors to help them become trusted partners through life’s most important transitions.  __________________  How would you like to get paid for your opinion?! Sign up with User Interviews & start earning! __________________ Sign Up For My Monthly ROI Report on LinkedIn! It's loaded with valuable content for buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners. __________________  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!  Download our FREE EBOOK - The Ultimate Guide To Building Your Personal Brand On Linked __________________  ️Want To Be Featured On Podcasts Ranking In The Top 5%? Find Out How You Can Get Featured To Build Your Personal Brand. Find out more about That1   __________________  CHECK OUT MORE INCREDIBLE CONTENT ON ‘INSPIRED TO INVEST”   YouTube  &  Instagram    __________________         LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA   → Instagram → LinkedIn → TikTok → Online Serena Holmes is a licensed REALTOR® , real estate investor, real estate investing coach, podcast host, published author and chief content officer of Executive Lens. She is also the former CEO of Tigris Events, a multi award winning brand experience agency.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #156

  How to Build Consistent Income Without Being Pushy | "Inspired To Invest Ep156 w/ Dan Rochon

  Aug 12, 202631 min

  Can you build a thriving real estate business without high-pressure sales tactics? Welcome back to ep156 of Inspired To Invest with Dan Rochon. The watch rather than listen, click here . Dan Rochon , author of Teach to Sell , real estate broker, entrepreneur, sales strategist, and host of the No Broke Months podcast. After making zero sales during his first six months in real estate, Dan completely transformed his career by developing a trust-based communication framework that helped him purchase the brokerage where he worked just 18 months after getting licensed. Since 2008, he has maintained consistent, predictable income while helping thousands of entrepreneurs and real estate professionals do the same. Rather than teaching people how to "sell," Dan explains why the most successful professionals become trusted advisors who lead with questions, listen deeply, build rapport, and help clients make confident decisions. Whether you're a real estate investor, REALTOR®, entrepreneur, business owner, or anyone looking to improve your communication and leadership skills, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can immediately apply. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why traditional sales techniques often damage trust ✅ How to reframe sales as leadership and guidance ✅ The Teach to Sell philosophy and why it works ✅ The three-step communication framework that builds stronger relationships ✅ Why asking better questions leads to better business ✅ How active listening uncovers opportunities most people miss ✅ The importance of belief, consistency, and discipline in creating predictable income ✅ Lessons learned from buying and operating a real estate brokerage ✅ Common hiring mistakes entrepreneurs make—and how to avoid them ✅ Why mentorship and coaching dramatically accelerate success ✅ The mindset required to navigate setbacks and economic uncertainty ✅ How entrepreneurship develops resilience far beyond business If you've ever struggled with prospecting, sales conversations, client relationships, hiring, or creating consistent income, this conversation will challenge the way you think about business and give you practical strategies to improve. If you enjoy interviews with successful entrepreneurs, real estate investors, business leaders, and wealth builders, you're in the right place. If you found value in this conversation, please LIKE the video. Leave a comment below and let us know: What's the biggest lesson you've learned about building trust in business? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future episode of Inspired To Invest featuring successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Connect with Dan Rochon: • Teach to Sell • No Broke Months Podcast • CPI Community Thank you to Lenscasa for bringing us this month's episodes of Inspired To Invest. Edit listing photos from your phone in under 30 minutes. LensCasa delivers pro-quality real estate photo editing at 70%+ less than a photographer. For more, go to https://lens.casa Follow Inspired To Invest for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship, real estate investing, wealth creation, leadership, and financial freedom. ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!).  I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit"   __________________  Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or cold calls. Learn more about this proven system! __________________ Want to invest in real estate with all of the security and cash flow of ownership, but none of the landlord headaches? Learn more about SHARE, one of the largest asset management companies in the United States, with a turnkey "done for you" ownership program for investors. Find out more! __________________  Financial Advisors! Let me introduce you to your new secret weapon to help you land new clients, and maintain them for many years to come. Advisor Innovation Lab provides AI powered client intelligence for modern financial advisors to help them become trusted partners through life’s most important transitions.  __________________  How would you like to get paid for your opinion?! Sign up with User Interviews & start earning! __________________ Sign Up For My Monthly ROI Report on LinkedIn! It's loaded with valuable content for buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners. __________________  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!  Download our FREE EBOOK - The Ultimate Guide To Building Your Personal Brand On Linked __________________  ️Want To Be Featured On Podcasts Ranking In The Top 5%? Find Out How You Can Get Featured To Build Your Personal Brand. Find out more about That1   __________________  CHECK OUT MORE INCREDIBLE CONTENT ON ‘INSPIRED TO INVEST”   YouTube  &  Instagram    __________________         LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA   → Instagram → LinkedIn → TikTok → Online Serena Holmes is a licensed REALTOR® , real estate investor, real estate investing coach, podcast host, published author and chief content officer of Executive Lens. She is also the former CEO of Tigris Events, a multi award winning brand experience agency.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #155

  From Health Care To $100M In Real Estate | "Inspired To Invest" Ep155 with Corey Muldrow

  Aug 5, 202631 min

  How do you build a $100 million real estate portfolio while maintaining a successful medical career? Welcome back to Ep155 of Inspired To Invest with Corey Muldrow. To watch rather than listen, click HERE . Corey is the CEO and Co-Founder of M Group Capital, to discuss how he transitioned from healthcare into multifamily real estate investing and built a thriving investment company by focusing on systems, mentorship, leadership, and disciplined execution. Rather than relying on hustle alone, Corey explains why creating repeatable processes, building exceptional teams, and learning from experienced mentors accelerated his growth far beyond what he could have accomplished alone. During our conversation we discuss: ✅ How Rich Dad Poor Dad changed his financial future ✅ Transitioning from single-family investing into multifamily syndications ✅ Building a $50M real estate portfolio ✅ Why mentorship dramatically shortens the learning curve ✅ Scaling through systems instead of working harder ✅ Hiring the right people and creating the right culture ✅ Lessons learned managing over 1,000 apartment units ✅ Building trust with residents during times of crisis ✅ Raising private capital and aligning investor expectations ✅ Balancing entrepreneurship, medicine, marriage and raising three young children If you're interested in multifamily investing, entrepreneurship, business systems, leadership, or building wealth through real estate, this episode is packed with practical advice you can begin applying immediately. If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and RING THE BELL so you never miss future interviews with successful entrepreneurs and real estate investors. Connect with him at @thecoreymuldrow on social and https://www.mgroupcapital.com/ online. Thank you to Lenscasa for bringing us this month's episodes of Inspired To Invest. Edit listing photos from your phone in under 30 minutes. LensCasa delivers pro-quality real estate photo editing at 70%+ less than a photographer. For more, go to https://lens.casa/ ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!).  I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit"   __________________  Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or cold calls. Learn more about this proven system! __________________ Want to invest in real estate with all of the security and cash flow of ownership, but none of the landlord headaches? Learn more about SHARE, one of the largest asset management companies in the United States, with a turnkey "done for you" ownership program for investors. Find out more! __________________  Financial Advisors! Let me introduce you to your new secret weapon to help you land new clients, and maintain them for many years to come. Advisor Innovation Lab provides AI powered client intelligence for modern financial advisors to help them become trusted partners through life’s most important transitions.  __________________  How would you like to get paid for your opinion?! Sign up with User Interviews & start earning! __________________ Sign Up For My Monthly ROI Report on LinkedIn! It's loaded with valuable content for buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners. __________________  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!  Download our FREE EBOOK - The Ultimate Guide To Building Your Personal Brand On Linked __________________  ️Want To Be Featured On Podcasts Ranking In The Top 5%? Find Out How You Can Get Featured To Build Your Personal Brand. Find out more about That1   __________________  CHECK OUT MORE INCREDIBLE CONTENT ON ‘INSPIRED TO INVEST”   YouTube  &  Instagram    __________________         LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA   → Instagram → LinkedIn → TikTok → Online Serena Holmes is a licensed REALTOR® , real estate investor, real estate investing coach, podcast host, published author and chief content officer of Executive Lens. She is also the former CEO of Tigris Events, a multi award winning brand experience agency.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #154

  How To Build Consistent Cash Flow And Financial Independent! Retirement Money Secrets | "Inspired To Invest" Ep154 with Steve Selengut

  Jul 29, 202648 min

  What if the biggest retirement mistake isn't failing to save enough... but relying too heavily on selling your assets to fund your lifestyle? Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. Steve Selengut is here again, this time for episode 154. To watch rather than listen, click HERE . Steve is a retired private portfolio manager with more than 44 years of experience helping clients build sustainable income portfolios. Steve shares why he believes many traditional retirement strategies leave investors vulnerable during market downturns and why focusing on income-producing investments may offer greater financial stability. Together, we discuss the difference between investing and speculating, why diversification matters more than ever, and how emotional discipline can help investors navigate inevitable market volatility. Whether you're decades away from retirement or already planning your next chapter, this conversation offers valuable insights into building wealth designed to support your lifestyle for years to come. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why income independence may matter more than net worth • The difference between investing and speculation • How diversification can help protect your portfolio • Lessons investors can learn from past market corrections • Why emotional discipline is critical during uncertain times • The role income-producing investments can play in retirement planning Connect with him online https://theincomecoach.net/ Thank you to Mark Seruya for bringing us this month’s episodes of Inspired To Invest. To find out more about his mentorship support and community, go to risewithmark.com If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations designed to help you build wealth, expand your mindset, and invest in your future. Ring the bell so you never miss an episode of Inspired To Invest! ️ Tune into this episode on Wed., July 29. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Steve's background and early investing lessons 04:15 Investing versus speculation 07:15 Understanding true diversification 10:20 Lessons from market downturns 14:10 Why cash flow matters more than net worth 17:00 Retirement income strategies 21:15 Common investing mistakes to avoid 24:05 Emotional discipline during market volatility 27:00 Final thoughts and advice ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!).  I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit"   __________________  Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or cold calls. Learn more about this proven system! __________________ Want to invest in real estate with all of the security and cash flow of ownership, but none of the landlord headaches? Learn more about SHARE, one of the largest asset management companies in the United States, with a turnkey "done for you" ownership program for investors. Find out more! __________________  Financial Advisors! Let me introduce you to your new secret weapon to help you land new clients, and maintain them for many years to come. Advisor Innovation Lab provides AI powered client intelligence for modern financial advisors to help them become trusted partners through life’s most important transitions.  __________________  How would you like to get paid for your opinion?! Sign up with User Interviews & start earning! __________________ Sign Up For My Monthly ROI Report on LinkedIn! It's loaded with valuable content for buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners. __________________  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!  Download our FREE EBOOK - The Ultimate Guide To Building Your Personal Brand On Linked __________________  ️Want To Be Featured On Podcasts Ranking In The Top 5%? Find Out How You Can Get Featured To Build Your Personal Brand. Find out more about That1   __________________  CHECK OUT MORE INCREDIBLE CONTENT ON ‘INSPIRED TO INVEST”   YouTube  &  Instagram    __________________         LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA   → Instagram → LinkedIn → TikTok → Online Serena Holmes is a licensed REALTOR® , real estate investor, real estate investing coach, podcast host, published author and chief content officer of Executive Lens. She is also the former CEO of Tigris Events, a multi award winning brand experience agency.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #153

  How Canadians Can Build Wealth With U.S. Real Estate | "Inspired To Invest" Ep153 with August Biniaz

  Jul 22, 202631 min

  Can Canadians successfully build wealth through U.S. multifamily real estate? Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. This week August Biniaz is here for episode 153. To watch rather than listen, click HERE . He is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital, to unpack the realities of cross-border investing, raising capital, and creating long-term wealth through multifamily real estate in the United States. With more than $225 million in multifamily and build-to-rent transactions under his belt, August shares the lessons he's learned navigating everything from market cycles and rising interest rates to securities compliance, investor relations, and scaling a business during uncertain times. Whether you're a Canadian investor curious about U.S. opportunities or an entrepreneur looking to build resilience and stay focused on your long-term vision, this episode is packed with practical insights. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why August transitioned from homebuilding into U.S. multifamily investing • The advantages and challenges Canadians face investing south of the border • Common misconceptions about value-add multifamily strategies • How CPI Capital structures investments for Canadian and U.S. investors • The importance of cross-border tax planning and securities compliance • Why some of the best deals are the ones you walk away from • The dangers of shiny object syndrome in business and investing • How resilience helped August and his partners navigate difficult market conditions • The systems and processes that support long-term growth • CPI Capital's ambitious goal of owning 30,000 units over the next decade If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and RING THE BELL so you never miss an episode of Inspired To Invest. What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation? Let us know in the comments below! ️ Tune into this episode on Wed., July 22. Connect with him @augustbiniaz on social and online @ https://cpicapital.com/ Thank you to Mark Seruya for bringing us this month’s episodes of Inspired To Invest. To find out more about his mentorship support and community, go to risewithmark.com Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to August Biniaz 01:25 August's early beginnings in real estate 03:10 From fix-and-flips to development 04:15 Why U.S. multifamily appealed to Canadian investors 06:15 Understanding value-add multifamily investing 07:30 Cross-border investing and tax considerations 10:00 Lessons learned scaling CPI Capital 12:15 The deal August walked away from 14:45 Avoiding shiny object syndrome 17:20 The importance of feedback and mentorship 18:40 Resilience through market uncertainty 21:15 Building systems for long-term growth 22:30 CPI Capital's vision for the future 24:00 Final thoughts and advice for investors ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!).  I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit"   __________________  Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or cold calls. Learn more about this proven system! __________________ Want to invest in real estate with all of the security and cash flow of ownership, but none of the landlord headaches? Learn more about SHARE, one of the largest asset management companies in the United States, with a turnkey "done for you" ownership program for investors. Find out more! __________________  Financial Advisors! Let me introduce you to your new secret weapon to help you land new clients, and maintain them for many years to come. Advisor Innovation Lab provides AI powered client intelligence for modern financial advisors to help them become trusted partners through life’s most important transitions.  __________________  How would you like to get paid for your opinion?! Sign up with User Interviews & start earning! __________________ Sign Up For My Monthly ROI Report on LinkedIn! It's loaded with valuable content for buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners. __________________  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!  Download our FREE EBOOK - The Ultimate Guide To Building Your Personal Brand On Linked __________________  ️Want To Be Featured On Podcasts Ranking In The Top 5%? Find Out How You Can Get Featured To Build Your Personal Brand. Find out more about That1   __________________  CHECK OUT MORE INCREDIBLE CONTENT ON ‘INSPIRED TO INVEST”   YouTube  &  Instagram    __________________         LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA   → Instagram → LinkedIn → TikTok → Online Serena Holmes is a licensed REALTOR® , real estate investor, real estate investing coach, podcast host, published author and chief content officer of Executive Lens. She is also the former CEO of Tigris Events, a multi award winning brand experience agency.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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