I'm in the West side and pretty well connected in BC and Alberta, any members from the east?

Agents are April's number one source of deals, hands down. But when you're just starting out, you call one, leave a voicemail, and hear... nothing. And it's easy to assume they're not interested. Usually that's not it. You just sounded like everybody else who calls them. Here's how April gets agents to actually call back: Lead with what you do, not what you want. "I buy houses in your area and I close fast" lands a lot better than "do you have any deals?" One sounds like a real buyer. The other sounds like a tire kicker. Give them your buy box in one breath. If an agent can picture exactly what you buy, they can match you to a deal on the spot. If they can't, you're forgettable. Give them a reason to remember you. One clear sentence they can repeat to a seller, like "I know a cash buyer who closes in 14 days and takes it as-is, so you don't have to fix a thing." That's the whole game April teaches: be a magnet for leads so agents bring the deals to you, instead of chasing them. This stuff really clicks when April walks it live. If you couldn't make yesterday's call, no worries, but you'll want to catch the next one. She goes live every Wednesday at 3:30pm EST.

Too many people spend years becoming experts at earning an income. But very little time building something that can keep paying them if life changes. A question I've been asking myself lately is this: If my primary source of income slowed down tomorrow, how long would I be comfortable? It's not a pleasant question, but it's one worth answering honestly. Many business owners, professionals, and self-employed people are incredibly talented. They've built successful careers, loyal clients, and great reputations. But there's one challenge that often goes unnoticed: Their income depends on one engine. When that engine is running, everything feels secure. When it slows, uncertainty creeps in. That's why I no longer believe building another income stream is about "making more money." I believe it's about building resilience. It's about creating choices. It's about reducing financial stress before it arrives. It's about owning assets that continue working even when you're focused somewhere else. The wealthiest people rarely rely on one source of income. They build systems that complement each other. One business funds another. One asset creates opportunities to buy the next. One income stream gives them the freedom to be patient with another. That shift in thinking changed how I looked at business. Instead of asking: "How can I work harder?" I started asking: "How can I build something that works alongside what I already do?" You don't have to abandon your current business. You don't have to start over. You don't even have to replace what already works. You simply begin building a second engine. Then a third. Over time, you're no longer relying on hope that one business continues performing forever. You're creating options. And options create confidence. The hardest part isn't usually the opportunity. It's deciding that your future deserves more than a single source of income. Years from now, many people will wish they had started building an additional income stream today.

I recently got an inquiry for one of my short term rentals on a ski hill. it was difficult to say no because the number felt appealing, and not having to manage it for 6 months felt even better! I have faith I'll make it worthwhile, even if I have to work harder for it!

The biggest business opportunities are often hidden inside the problems we keep ignoring. Many entrepreneurs spend their time searching for the next big idea, the next trend, or the next opportunity. But sometimes the biggest growth opportunity is already sitting inside the business they have today. It could be a process that wastes valuable time. A customer journey that could be improved. A marketing strategy that brings attention but not enough conversions. A system that depends too much on the owner's daily involvement. Growth is not always about working harder. Often, it's about identifying the bottlenecks, fixing the gaps, and building systems that allow the business to operate more efficiently. The entrepreneurs who scale successfully are usually the ones who constantly ask better questions: Where are we losing opportunities? What could be automated? What is preventing us from growing faster? What would our business look like if we improved just one key area? I'm curious: What is the biggest bottleneck currently holding your business back from reaching the next level? If you could fix one area of your business instantly, what would it be? Do you think most businesses need more ideas, or better systems around the ideas they already have?