Delayed Gratification Podcast

Join Ramon as he sits down with Ramel Newerls, a successful commercial real estate investor and coach from Brooklyn. In this episode, Ramel shares his inspiring journey into real estate investing, starting with his first deal that he was able to secure with no money down strategies. From there, he continued to grow his portfolio, even while working a full-time job.Now, he owns over 300 units in self-storage space and is under contract to close more facilities. Ramel emphasizes the importance of delayed gratification and taking calculated risks, sharing his strategies and mindset for building long-term wealth. Don't miss this insightful conversation on how to succeed in real estate investing.------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

Join us for an exciting episode of the Delayed Gratification Podcast as Ramon chats with celebrity realtor and master flipper/builder Douglas Parson, and his wife Atiya, a real estate educator with over 23 years of experience.In this episode, they discuss how Douglas got started in the industry, working with high-profile clients such as THE Madonna, and Atiya's journey into the real estate business. They also talk about their property management company and the mentoring they provide to new investors in the flipping business. Discover their insights into finding success in real estate and learn more about Doug's book, "The Art of Flipping Bricks," which is a beginner's guide to investing in real estate. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you won't want to miss this episode!--------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

What does it take to build wealth from scratch? In this episode of Delayed Gratification Podcast, you'll hear the inspiring story of Chantelle Owens, also known as The Tax Lien Queen. From growing up in poverty to becoming a successful real estate investor, Chantelle's journey is one of determination, resilience, and a refusal to accept anything less than financial freedom.Join host Ramon Tookes as he sits down with Chantelle to discuss her background, how she got started in tax lien investing, and the powerful mindset that has helped her achieve success. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting out on your own journey to financial freedom, this episode is full of valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in now to hear it all!------------------Are you ready to make your dreams of real estate investing a reality? Don't miss the Ultimate Real Estate Challenge with Ramon Tookes! You'll get the resources and support you need to become a successful investor - all in just 5 days! Join us for live training sessions packed with industry tips, tricks and powerful strategies from March 13th through 17th . Reserve your FREE spot today - don't wait to get started on your real estate journey! Limited slots available - save your spot now: https://www.theultimaterealestatechallenge.com/ See you online!--------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

Ever heard the phrase "Boys chase girls; money chases deals?". This is one of the many insights shared by real estate investor Chris Mills in this latest episode.Ramon sits down with Chris, as he shares how he saved their family home from foreclosure - which was also his first-ever real estate deal. He then goes on to explain how he went from that first deal to seven deals, getting complacent, going broke, and having to start all over again.Chris explains the art of real estate wholesaling, from setting appointments and developing the right attitude to contracting deals and having an equitable marketable title. He also shares some of the lessons he learned from his mentor that helped him become successful - such as learning to door knock and cold call.This episode is a must-watch for any real estate investor looking to increase their income. Tune in and learn the secrets of wholesaling from someone who has done it from the ground up!-------------------Are you ready to make your dreams of real estate investing a reality? Don't miss the Ultimate Real Estate Challenge with Ramon Tookes! You'll get the resources and support you need to become a successful investor - all in just 5 days! Join us for live training sessions packed with industry tips, tricks and powerful strategies from March 13th through 17th . Reserve your FREE spot today - don't wait to get started on your real estate journey! Limited slots available - save your spot now: https://www.theultimaterealestatechallenge.com/ See you online!------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

In this episode of the Delayed Gratification Podcast, host Ramon Tookes interviews Patrice McKinney, CEO, entrepreneur, investor, author, and Founder & Owner of Encore Salon Suites. Patrice shares her inspiring journey from being a basketball star in her hometown of Lansing to owning and franchising a successful salon suites business.As an educator in the beauty industry, Patrice teaches barbers and stylists how to scale and operate their business professionally, and how to start their own Salon Suite business. She also talks about her decision to forego playing in the WNBA and pursue her bigger vision of becoming a serial entrepreneur. Patrice shares valuable insights about franchising and the importance of documenting business systems for successful scaling.Join us in this conversation with Patrice McKinney, aka @sway_thepro on social media, and get inspired by her passion, determination, and business acumen.------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

Exposure and experience are two things that Chris Hudson, owner of Life's Journey clothing, believes you need to focus on when navigating through life.In this video, he chats with Ramon to share his story on how he started his clothing line and advises others trying to do the same. He shares his early struggles, the lessons he learned, and his vision for the future. Watch the video for the three steps he shared about building a successful clothing brand from the ground up. Check out Life's Journey clothing online, and start building the brand of your dreams today!------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

The key to success is thinking outside, having the right mindset, and leading the way. Akin's journey offers great insight to what it takes to be successful in the real estate business.In this latest episode, Ramon is joined by the "king of commercial real estate" Akin Affrica. He shares how he bought his property at the age of 19, bouncing back after serving time in prison, and how he has made over 350 deals with only losing money once. Gain insight into his lessons learned and the importance of having a strong mindset when it comes to success. Tune in now to learn more!------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

If a business is pandemic-proof, it's worth investing in! In this latest episode of the Delayed Gratification Podcast, Ramon talks to Jabbar Williams aka "Box Truck Shawty" about how he earned millions through Amazon Relay. Listen in as he shares how he jumped into the logistics game from doing real estate for a while. Be inspired with his story and learn how you, too, can start your own business with box trucks!------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

Do you have a core memory that changed your life and drove you to success? For Welby Accely, it was being aware of the stark difference between his humble hometown and his godfather’s lavish lifestyle in Long Island. Join Ramon Tookes on this episode of the Delayed Gratification Podcast as he speaks to Welby Accely — a real estate investor and consultant, who is on a mission to mentor and educate anyone interested in real estate. Learn about flipping for profit, strategies for building strong portfolios, protecting your money from risk, and more. Tune in now! ------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.

How do you go from zero to success? For Terrica Lynn Smith, the journey was filled with challenges.In this episode, she joins Ramon to discuss her inspiring story. Terrica shares how she went from being in foster care to becoming homeless to building a real estate guru. She shares her struggles in starting from scratch, and how she eventually found success through hard work, determination, and pure grit.But it doesn't end there. Terrica also talks about how her mission is now to help others with financial literacy, whether it be through her speaking engagements, courses, or her own board game.Tune in to learn how Terrica is building generational wealth and inspiring others through her passion for real estate investing. Don't miss it!------------------Connect with Ramon Tookes:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramontookes/--------------------WHO IS RAMON TOOKES?Ramon Tookes is a successful Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Tookes Development- a real estate consulting firm specializing in investment consultation that he established in 2005. Ramon has been involved in over 1,000 real estate deals and has a wealth of knowledge to share with others who are looking to get started in the industry or grow their business.Ramon Tookes was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs and was exposed to the real estate industry at a young age. His grandfather was a successful business owner, his father had a respectable real estate portfolio, and his uncles had a lucrative contractor business. Ramon began his entrepreneurial career as a teenager when he started his own lawn care service and car wash. He inked his first real estate deal as a freshman in college and financed his college career with the proceeds from his real estate investments.Ramon earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Emory Law School. Although he started out wanting to become the next Johnnie Cochran, his passion for real estate was undeniable and seems to continue to grow daily. He is the proud father of five children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel.