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Pickup The Phone

Pickup The Phone

By: Josue Llanas
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Whatever you have going on in your life. Whether its business, relationships, career, etc. Any solution can be solved by picking up the phone. In this podcast we focus on people's journey into entrepreneurship, their struggles and the breakthrough to success. Looking to scale your business with done for you marketing? Click here ---> https://vancom.io/calendar-pageCopyright 2026 Josue Llanas Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Development Personal Success
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  • From Wholesaling 300 Deals to Lending $50M+ | How Joey Davis Built Spark Lending & GetHardMoney.com | Pick Up The Phone Podcast

    From Wholesaling 300 Deals to Lending $50M+ | How Joey Davis Built Spark Lending & GetHardMoney.com | Pick Up The Phone Podcast
    Apr 15 2026
    From Wholesaling 300 Deals to Lending $50M+ | How Joey Davis Built Spark Lending & GetHardMoney.com | Pick Up The Phone PodcastThe unfiltered journey of Joey Davis — from a missionary family moving across Russia, Colombia, and the UK, to wholesaling over 300 properties in Houston, lending out $50 million, and building two companies that are changing how real estate investors access capital.💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ How Joey went from a textile recycling business in the UK to dominating Houston real estate after Hurricane Harvey✅ Why two deals falling out of escrow pushed Joey to become the lender — and never look back✅ The exact moment Joey shut down his wholesaling business post-COVID to go all-in on lending✅ What DSCR loans are, who qualifies, and why they're the #1 tool for scaling a real estate portfolio✅ How Spark Lending uses streamlined systems and AI to deliver a world-class borrower experience✅ Why Joey launched GetHardMoney.com — a FREE platform connecting investors with local lenders in every market✅ The #1 lesson Joey learned from scaling and exiting his textile company that still drives his business today✅ How providing value through content (DSCR, house flipping, rehabs) drives inbound leads and builds trust✅ Joey's vision for AI in real estate lending over the next 5–10 years✅ How to compare lenders and term sheets before committing to a dealVisit here to book your free Vancom strategy session and unlock consistent real estate deals: http://vancom.io/schedule📩 For business inquiries: admin@vancom.io🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josuellanassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josuellanassLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josuellanasVisit here to book your free Vancom strategy session and unlock consistent real estate deals: http://vancom.io/schedule🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@JosueLlanas/?sub_confirmation=1=============================🎬Suggested videos for you:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9-nf3LCM0Q▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb6ULcOQyFQ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxmqDQcYl6k▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIcTWcD0qu0▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpY_Oiae2ZE▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIvZMN4HGcs▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui0BuMj9TXc=================================📌 Chapters:00:00 - Introduction & Hook — Wholesaling Strategy & Targeting Subdivisions01:21 - Welcome to Pick Up The Phone Podcast01:36 - Meet Joey Davis: Spark Lending, GetHardMoney.com & $50M+ Lent03:32 - Joey's Origin Story: Missionary Family, Russia, Colombia & the UK04:47 - From Textiles to Real Estate: Scaling & Exiting a Business24:33 - Working with Agents & Finding Off-Market Properties26:23 - CRM Systems & How Spark Lending Operates28:06 - Marketing Strategy & Reducing Cost Per Acquisition30:26 - What Made Joey Shift From Wholesaling to Lending?31:21 - How Joey Got Introduced Into the Lending World35:06 - Shutting Down Wholesaling Post-COVID to Go All-In on Lending39:01 - How Long It Took to Gain Traction in Lending43:36 - Content Marketing & How Joey Met Josue45:06 - Going All-In on Social Media & Video Content46:12 - Providing Value: DSCR Loans, House Flipping & Rehabs49:01 - GetHardMoney.com: Putting Local Lenders in Every Market56:29 - How to Compare Lenders & Term Sheets61:00 - The Future of GetHardMoney.com & Marketplace Expansion61:56 - AI in Real Estate Lending: The Next 5–10 Years65:57 - How to Connect With Joey Davis & Spark Lending======================🔗 CONNECT WITH JOEY DAVIS:Website: sparklending.comEmail: joe@sparklending.comFree Lender Tool: gethardmoney.com======================OUR SPONSORS:Caisen Sullivan - New Western(409) 527-1115Andrew Faught - Renovo(210) 425-2190Natalie Murillo - Black Label Title(936) 442-8486GetHardMoney.com=================================For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: admin@vancom.io🔔 If you're passionate about entrepreneurship and personal growth, hit subscribe and get inspired by real stories from successful entrepreneurs and their journeys!https://www.youtube.com/@JosueLlanas/?sub_confirmation=1=================================#realestateinvesting #dscrloans #realestatelending #houstonrealestate #realestateinvesting #hardmoneyloans #wholesalingrealestate #financialfreedom #entrepreneurship #realestatetips #privatemoney #fixandflip #houseflipping #passiveincome #realestateportfolio #investmentstrategy #multifamilyinvesting #realestatemotivation #podcast #podcastlife #businesspodcast #entrepreneurmindset #successstory #growthmindset #moneymindset #buildyourempire #realestatelife #texasrealestate #houstonbusiness #investinyourself #noexcuses #texas #moneyFrom Wholesaling 300 Deals to Lending ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • From Oil & Gas to $100M in Real Estate Lending: How Andrew Faught Became Houston's #1 DSCR Lender

    From Oil & Gas to $100M in Real Estate Lending: How Andrew Faught Became Houston's #1 DSCR Lender
    Apr 8 2026
    From Oil & Gas to $100M in Real Estate Lending: How Andrew Faught Became Houston's #1 DSCR Lender | Pick Up The Phone PodcastThe unfiltered journey of Andrew Faught — from 8 years grinding in oil & gas, living as an expat in South Korea, and getting fired from his corporate job, to becoming one of the top real estate lenders in the country with over $100 million in closed volume in Houston alone.💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ How a chance encounter at Gold's Gym planted the seed for Andrew's real estate career✅ Why getting fired from his oil & gas job was the best thing that ever happened to him✅ The full DSCR loan process broken down step by step — from first call to closing✅ How DSCR loans let investors scale without personal income verification✅ Why Renovo Financial's local presence gives investors a massive edge over national lenders✅ The 8-step process to getting a DSCR loan closed quickly and efficiently✅ How to go from single-family to 5+ unit multifamily using DSCR financing✅ The Loyalty Program: how to keep your fix-and-flip and long-term hold deals in-house for better rates✅ Why fix-and-flip, new construction, and DSCR all live under one roof at Renovo✅ How a LinkedIn message changed Andrew's career foreverVisit here to book your free Vancom strategy session and unlock consistent real estate deals: http://vancom.io/schedule📩 For business inquiries: admin@vancom.io🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: / josuellanass TikTok: / josuellanass LinkedIn: / josuellanas Visit here to book your free Vancom strategy session and unlock consistent real estate deals: http://vancom.io/schedule🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. / @josuellanas =============================🎬Suggested videos for you:▶️ • From Communist Cuba to 104 Real Estate Uni... ▶️ • He Made $1M by 25 and Fired Half His Team ... ▶️ • She Lost $80,000 — Then Built a 7-Figure W... ▶️ • He Had $36 Left | How Adam Hunt Built His ... ▶️ • $100M Funded | How She Built a Nationwide ... ▶️ • He Turned Connections Into Contracts | The... ▶️ • 7 Figures in 24 Months | Luxury Real Estat... =================================📌 Chapters:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Pick Up The Phone Podcast00:21 - Meet Andrew Faught: Lender, Investor & Houston Native01:01 - Growing Up in Waller & Going to Sam Houston State02:37 - 8 Years in Oil & Gas: Always Searching for More06:00 - The South Korea Expat Experience & Proposing in an RV08:00 - The Seed of Real Estate: Gold's Gym Encounter in College11:02 - Returning to Houston & Cold Calling Pre-Foreclosures12:11 - Getting Fired: The Blessing in Disguise16:05 - Entering the Lending World: Private Money & DSCR21:50 - How Andrew Found Renovo Financial on LinkedIn29:39 - The DSCR Process: Step-by-Step Breakdown33:57 - What DSCR Actually Means & How Deals Are Underwritten45:42 - Single Family vs. 5+ Multifamily DSCR: Key Differences56:45 - Fix & Flip, New Construction & The Loyalty Program57:16 - Renovo's Local Infrastructure & In-House Servicing64:02 - How to Connect with Andrew Faught======================🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW FAUGHT:Instagram: / andrew.renovofinancial Phone/Text: (210) 425-2190Email: andrew@renovofinancial.comFacebook: Andrew Faught======================OUR SPONSORS:Caisen Sullivan - New Western(409) 527-1115Andrew Faught - Renovo(210) 425-2190Natalie Murillo - Black Label Title(936) 442-8486GetHardMoney.com=================================For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: admin@vancom.io🔔 If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship and personal growth, hit subscribe and get inspired by real stories from successful entrepreneurs and their journeys! / @josuellanas =================================#realestateinvesting #dscrloans #realestatelending #houstonrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #RenovoFinancial #financialfreedom #entrepreneurship #realestatetips #privatemoney #LendingStrategies #fixandflip #newconstruction #passiveincome #realestateportfolio #investmentstrategy #realestateinvesting #privatemoneylending #realestatetips #financialfreedom #wholesalingrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #entrepreneurship #realestatemindset #realestateinvestor #passiveincome #howtoinvestinrealestate #realestateeducation #propertyinvesting #realestatesuccess #buildingwealth #investmentproperty #realestategoals #rentalproperty #realestatemotivation #podcast #podcastlife #businesspodcast #entrepreneurmindset #successstory #growthmindset #moneymindset #buildyourempire #realestatelife #texasrealestate #houstonbusiness #investinyourself #noexcuses #texas #money From Oil & Gas to $100M in Real Estate Lending: How Andrew Faught Became Houston's #1 DSCR Lender | Pick Up The Phone Podcast
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • From Communist Cuba to 104 Real Estate Units: The Mindset & Strategy Behind Liuver Sanudo's Real Estate Empire | Pick Up The Phone Podcast

    From Communist Cuba to 104 Real Estate Units: The Mindset & Strategy Behind Liuver Sanudo's Real Estate Empire | Pick Up The Phone Podcast
    Apr 1 2026
    From Communist Cuba to 104 Real Estate Units: The Mindset & Strategy Behind Liuver Sanudo's Real Estate Empire | Pick Up The Phone PodcastThe unfiltered journey of Liuver Sanudo, from escaping Communist Cuba with $8,000 in debt and no English, to building a portfolio of over 104 real estate units in Houston, Texas — and the exact mindset, strategies, and systems it took to get there.💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ How Liuver raised $16K to travel from Cuba to the US and paid it all back in 45 days✅ The network marketing company (Amway) that completely rewired his entrepreneurial mindset✅ Why his first on-market property was a mistake — and what he learned from it✅ The off-market deal strategy that changed everything✅ How to approach mentors the right way: add value first, ask questions later✅ His "Piece of the Watermelon" philosophy for scaling to 1,000 units with partners✅ The irresistible $15,000 mentorship offer that guarantees students get their money back✅ Why private money lending is one of the most powerful tools in real estate✅ How faith, trust, and community are the real pillars of his success✅ The surprising connection between Liuver and host Josue LlanasVisit here to book your free Vancom strategy session and unlock consistent real estate deals: http://vancom.io/schedule🔔 Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more updates./@josuellanas🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: /josuellanassTikTok: /josuellanassLinkedIn: /josuellanas📩 For business inquiries: admin@vancom.io=============================🎬Suggested videos for you:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9-nf3LCM0Q▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb6ULcOQyFQ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxmqDQcYl6k▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIcTWcD0qu0▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpY_Oiae2ZE▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIvZMN4HGcs▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui0BuMj9TXc=================================📌 Chapters:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Pick Up The Phone Podcast00:21 - Meet Liuver Sanudo: Cuban Immigrant, Investor & Faith-Driven Leader01:01 - Growing Up in Cuba: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Under Communism02:37 - The Journey to the US: Raising $16K & Crossing Borders06:00 - Arriving in the US: Political Asylum, Green Card & Citizenship08:00 - First 45 Days: Landing Jobs & Paying Off $8K in Debt11:02 - Discovering Network Marketing (Amway) & The Mindset Shift12:11 - How Network Marketing Leaders Introduced Him to Real Estate16:05 - Buying His First On-Market Property21:50 - The First Off-Market Deal (Sold by Josue Llanas!)29:39 - The Mentor Principle: How to Add Value to Get Access33:57 - Networking Events & Building a Reputation in Houston45:42 - Private Money Lending: Risk, Returns & Second-Position Loans56:45 - Future Vision: 1,000 Units & The "Piece of the Watermelon" Philosophy57:16 - One-on-One Mentorship & The Irresistible $15K Offer60:42 - Managing It All: Faith, Systems & Team Building64:02 - How to Connect with Liuver Sanudo🔗 CONNECT WITH LIUVER SANUDO:Instagram: @liuversanudoYouTube: @liuversanudoWebsite: liuversanudo.com=================================OUR SPONSORS:Caisen Sullivan - New Western(409) 527-1115Andrew Faught - Renovo(210) 425-2190Natalie Murillo - Black Label Title(936) 442-8486GetHardMoney.com=================================#realestateinvesting #CubanImmigrant #americandream #realestateportfolio #privatemoneylending #offmarketdeals #realestatementorship #wealthbuilding #pickupthephonepodcast #JosueLlanas #LiuverSanudo #realestatetips #financialfreedom #wholesalingrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #immigrantstory #entrepreneurship #pickupthephonepodcast #JosueLlanas #LiuverSanudo #realestatemindset #wealthbuilding #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #passiveincome #financialfreedom #realestatetips #howtoinvestinrealestate #realestateeducation #propertyinvesting #realestatesuccess #buildingwealth #investmentproperty #realestategoals #flippinghouses #rentalproperty #multifamilyinvesting #realestatecoaching #realestatementor #firsttimeinvestor #realestatemotivation #podcast #podcastlife #businesspodcast #entrepreneurmindset #successstory #fromnothing #immigrantsuccess #selfmade #growthmindset #moneymindset #buildyourempire #realestatelife #texasrealestate #houstonbusiness #investinyourself #noexcuses #texas #texasrealestate #money"Escaped Communism. No Money. No English. Built 104 Units." — The Liuver Sanudo Story
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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