She Was Broke But Made A Brave Decision

Maxxed Out with Todd Pultz

In this episode of the MAXXED OUT Podcast, Todd Pultz sits down with real estate investor, flipper, and social media powerhouse Megan Ahern!
They first crossed paths at a Maui Mastermind, and since then, Megan has gone from having almost zero social media presence to running a killer platform that’s skyrocketed her brand and business. 🚀 But this episode isn’t just about social media growth—it’s about networking, crazy real estate challenges, and making the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.
💥 Here’s what we cover in this high-energy episode:
⏳ [0:00] - Welcome to the MAXXED OUT Podcast!
🔹 Introduction to Megan Ahern and how she’s killing it in real estate.
⏳ [2:15] - Meeting at Maui Mastermind 🌴
🔹 How Todd and Megan met and the impact of high-level networking.
🔹 The importance of masterminds and surrounding yourself with the right people.
⏳ [7:45] - From No Social Media to Blowing Up 📲
🔹 Megan’s journey from barely posting online to becoming a real estate influencer.
🔹 Strategies she used to grow her social media fast and turn it into a business asset.
⏳ [14:30] - Almost Getting CPS Called Over an Instagram Post! 😳
🔹 The wild story of how social media almost got her in serious trouble.
🔹 How she navigates sharing her life online while staying professional.
⏳ [20:10] - Evolving as a Real Estate Investor & Businesswoman 🏡💰
🔹 How Megan shifted from beginner investor to seasoned pro.
🔹 The mistakes, lessons, and wins along the way.
⏳ [27:00] - The 7-Plex from Hell 🔥👹
🔹 One of the craziest multifamily deals Megan ever bought.
🔹 The insane problems this property gave her.
🔹 Lessons for investors: How to survive nightmare deals.
⏳ [35:20] - The Reality of Lending & How She Funds Deals 💵
🔹 Creative financing & different ways she funds real estate projects.
🔹 The truth about hard money, private money, and bank loans.
⏳ [42:15] - Flipping Homes While Living in a Camper 🚐
🔹 Why Megan & her husband left California, packed up everything, and moved to Nebraska.
🔹 How they lived in a travel camper during one of their first flips.
🔹 The grind, the challenges, and why it was all worth it.
⏳ [49:30] - From Military to Entrepreneur – Her Husband’s Journey 🎖️➡️💼
🔹 The struggles of transitioning from military life to real estate.
🔹 How they worked through it as a team & grew together.
⏳ [55:10] - Key Takeaways & Megan’s Best Advice for Investors 💡
🔹 The power of taking action, building relationships, and thinking long-term.
⏳ [59:00] - Where to Follow Megan & Closing Thoughts 🚀
🔹 Megan’s social links & how to connect with her!
🔹 Todd’s final thoughts & what’s next for the podcast.
🔥 If you’re into real estate, flipping houses, investing, or entrepreneurship, this episode is a MUST-WATCH! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below!
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https://www.instagram.com/the_tatty_investor
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