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What Are the Secrets of Massive Real Estate Success? A Conversation with Joseph Lubeck

What Are the Secrets of Massive Real Estate Success? A Conversation with Joseph Lubeck

Although Joseph Lubeck left home at age 15 with only $400 to his name, he has become one of the world’s most successful real estate investors and is the Chairman and Co-Managing Partner of Electra America, and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of American Landmark.

In this fascinating episode of Let’s Talk Business, Joe lets Meny in on the secrets of his success and the ways that anyone can learn how to wisely invest in the real estate market. Among the topics they discuss are what you need to do to start off in real estate, whether down cycles should be seen as an obstacle or an opportunity, why some successful real estate investors sometimes lose everything (and how to avoid falling into that trap), the biggest mistakes people make in real estate, and much more. He also tells his own story and emphasizes the importance of charity not just as a religious obligation, but also in creating a company culture where people can thrive.

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Using SBA Loans to Grow Your Business with Yankie Markowitz

When you consider growing your business by taking out a major loan, how do you know what risks are worthwhile – and how do you evaluate risk in the first place? What factors are crucial in determining when to invest in real estate and what kind of property you should purchase? Why is it imperative to know your numbers well, and how do you ensure you’re not fooling yourself? These are among the most important questions for any growing business, and Yankie Markowitz, Chief Executive Officer of SBA Loan Group, has a fascinating way of addressing them all. Listen to Meny and Yankie discuss all this and more on this useful and crucial episode of Let’s Talk Business!

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