Why some Investors Are Looking at Colombian Real Estate and abroad Right Now The Opportunity Everyone's Talking About While everyone's fighting over overpriced properties in the U.S., smart investors are quietly building wealth in one of the most undervalued markets in the Western Hemisphere: Colombia. I just got back from Cartagena, and what I saw blew my mind. We're talking Miami Beach vibes at 1/3 the price, with cash flow that makes U.S. properties look like a joke. Let me break down the numbers. The Dreams Karibana Example: Real Numbers Property: 3-bed/3-bath beachfront resort condo Purchase Price: $250,000 USD Location: Caribbean coast, world-class resort amenities Annual Revenue: - High season rates: $280-$350/night - Average occupancy: 70-85% - Gross annual income: $65,000-$80,000 Operating Expenses: - Management, HOA, utilities, cleaning, maintenance - Total expenses: $37,000-$40,000/year Net Annual Cash Flow: $28,000-$40,000 That's a 11-16% cash-on-cash return, PLUS 6-10% annual appreciation. Compare that to U.S. markets where you're lucky to see 6-8% returns after expenses. Why Colombia? Why Now? 1. Entry Cost is 50-70% Lower Than U.S. You can own a beachfront property outright for what a down payment costs in Miami or California. 2. Tourism is EXPLODING - 15%+ annual growth in international visitors - New infrastructure (airports, highways, resorts) - Digital nomads and expats flooding in 3. You Earn in Dollars, Spend in Pesos Airbnb pays you in USD, but your expenses are in Colombian pesos. When the peso weakens, your profit margins increase. 4. Appreciation Upside Cartagena today is where Tulum was 10 years ago, where Miami was 20 years ago. You're getting in early. 5. Lifestyle Bonus This isn't just an investment—it's YOUR Caribbean beachfront property. Use it, enjoy it, write off the trips. The Wealth-Building Strategy Here's how everyday people are making this happen: Step 1: Build Your Capital - Service business income (tax prep, consulting, freelancing) - Strategic crypto investments (BTC/ETH with disciplined DCA) - W-2 income + aggressive saving

Every day is the start of something beautiful.. Chase your dreams, never give up always believe YOU can. Happy Tuesday.

Happy Monday and Top of the Week.. So this past weekend was Nola birthday so I spent more time in the mall than I wanted but it was for my baby and all to the good... While walking around Deerbrook I started thinking about all the retail around and the relationships that these businesses create with customers and although people are utilizing AI nothing will replace the face to face interactions from person to person people still want to do business with people they trust. The magic happens when you use AI as your secret weapon to make those relationships deeper, more personal, and more profitable. Think of AI as your behind-the-scenes research team that makes every conversation feel like you've known that customer for years. The "Exclusive Friend" Strategy in Action Your example about the friend calling with an exclusive offer is pure gold. Here's how AI supercharges this approach: - AI Customer Intelligence: Tools like Scratchpad's AI CRM analyze your customer data to identify who's most likely to be interested in specific offers - Predictive Timing: AI determines the optimal time to call each customer based on their past engagement patterns - Personalized Scripting: AI generates talking points based on each customer's history, preferences, and previous conversations Top AI Tools Revolutionizing Telemarketing in 2024 I did some research yesterday after leaving the mall and watching the Texans look like the same ole Texans and here are few things I came up with, here are the game-changing tools: 1. AI-Powered CRM Systems - HubSpot AI CRM: Automates lead scoring and provides real-time conversation insights - Salesforce Einstein: Predicts which leads are most likely to convert - Insightly CRM: Features AI Copilot for automated email responses and data cleaning 2. Call Intelligence & Automation - Gong.io: Records and analyzes calls to identify what messaging works best - Chorus.ai: Provides real-time coaching during calls - Outreach.io: Sequences personalized touchpoints across multiple channels

Champions, here's some morning motivation.. 1st off let me say I hope everyone had an amazing Labor day weekend.. Today feels like a monday.. I went to galveston yesterday with my kids and sat in the pool reflecting and I started thinking about some of the ideas I have generated over time.. IT IS a constant some I took action on and some I didn't and some I wish I would have then I started thinking about everyone else when it comes to this... What's that ONE idea you've been sitting on? The one that keeps whispering in your ear during quiet moments, but you keep pushing it to "someday"? Today's challenge is simple but powerful - pick that ONE delayed idea and write down 3 concrete steps you can take THIS WEEK to bring it to life. Not next month, not when conditions are perfect, but RIGHT NOW. Remember: "Whatever you do, don't wake up at 65 years old and think about what you should have done with your life." Your future self is counting on the decisions you make today. Your Action Steps: 1. Identify your #1 delayed idea 2. Write 3 simple steps for this week 3. Take the first step before sunset today Success isn't about having perfect conditions - it's about taking imperfect action with unwavering consistency. Your empire is built one bold decision at a time. What's your ONE idea? Drop it in the comments and let's make it happen together! 💪

💎 TODAY'S JEWEL: The REAL Secret to Building Wealth - Know Your Customer's TRUE Value 💎 Family.. I hope everyone had a good weekend.. I actually had a pretty laid back weekend. My son Kash had a football scrimmage and other than coming to the Gym and batting cages with Ty it was pretty laid back.. Oh yea I took Nola to Herman Park yesterday evening too.... but let's hop in - I'm about to drop some knowledge that will literally transform how you think about your business forever. The most PROFITABLE thing you will EVER do is understand and ethically exploit the marginal net worth of your customers. Most of y'all are leaving MASSIVE money on the table because you don't know this number. Here's the breakdown: Your marginal net worth = Total aggregate profit of an average customer over their ENTIRE lifetime with you (including ALL residual sales) MINUS your advertising, marketing, and fulfillment expenses. Let me paint you a picture: - New customer drops $75 profit on first purchase ✅ - They come back 3 MORE times per year - Each reorder = $300 sale with $150 gross profit - Average customer stays with you for 2 years Do the math: $75 + (3 purchases × $150 profit × 2 years) = $975 per customer That's NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS per customer! 🤯 Once you know this number - and I mean PRECISELY know it - everything changes. You can afford to spend more on acquisition, you can create better experiences, you can build systems that MAXIMIZE that lifetime value. Your homework: Calculate YOUR marginal net worth RIGHT NOW. Don't guess - get the real numbers. Question for the community: What's your current customer lifetime value, and how are you maximizing it? Drop your numbers below! 👇 Remember - we're not just building businesses, we're building EMPIRES. And empires are built on understanding the TRUE value of every relationship. No safety nets. Profit from Day One. What strategies are you using to increase your customer's lifetime value? Let's discuss in the comments!