Better Deals Start Here: How to Negotiate as a Buyer, Seller, and Investor with Jeff Cichocki | Ep. 24

In this episode, Jonna sits down with Jeff Cichocki, a real estate investor with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the "art of negotiation". Jeff shares his unique negotiation philosophy that he learned from a friend named Bill, which centers on solving people's real estate problems rather than just buying houses. They also talk about the importance of communication in a world dominated by texts and emails, and how picking up the phone can set you apart. 00:00 Introduction to the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show 00:44 Meet Jeff Sha Husky: Capital Strategist and Lender 01:26 The Art of Negotiation in Real Estate 02:01 Jeff's Real Estate Journey and Insights 04:11 The Power of Networking in Real Estate 08:19 Effective Communication Strategies 26:54 Private Lending vs. Hard Money Lending 32:50 The Importance of Real Estate Conferences 35:01 Conclusion and Contact Information About Jeff: Jeff Cichocki is a capital strategist and professional lender who’s spent the last 20 years mastering the art of building wealth through relationships, discipline, and the long game. He’s not interested in hype or headlines—he’s focused on helping people grow, protect, and deploy capital with purpose. Whether he’s speaking on stage, leading a fund, or structuring a deal, Jeff leads with clarity, integrity, and a genuine belief in people’s potential. Connect with Jeff! Website: https://alphalendingllc.com/ Phone: 208-854-1122 Email: [email protected] 📅 Idaho REICon 2025 is Coming! Join us on October 10, 2025 for Idaho’s premier real estate investing conference! Link here! https://idahoreicon.com/ Use my special code for listeners: JONNA10 for 10% off! 📧 For more info—or to find out how you can sponsor the event—email: [email protected] ✨ Be in the room. Expand your network. Level up your investing journey. Download the Idaho REIN Vendor Directory at https://www.boiserein.com/FreeVendorDirectory Connect with Jonna at www.jonnaweber.com Join our Idaho Real Estate Investor Network! Website: https://www.idahorein.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boiserealestateinvestornetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idahorein/ For Educational and Informational Purpose Only The information provided on Real Estate Investing for Life does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, investing and/or financial advice from the host or any guests, instead, all information, content and materials shared are for general informational purposes only. Investment Risks: Real estate investment involves inherent risks, and you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for conducting due diligence and assessing the risks associated with any investment decisions made based on the information obtained on this podcast. The Company shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or financial harm arising from your investment activities.