Meet Carlos D and Christy... two thirtysomethings from the DMV. After a short romance over a decade ago, Carlos and Christy have agreed to commit their lives to one another as Platonic Life Partners (PLPs). This podcast gives you a peek into their random conversations and the undeniable platonic chemistry they share. Email Carlos D and Christy at [email protected]
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Welcome to Real Estate Lowdown, the ultimate podcast that will transform the way you think about real estate investing. I'm your host, Bill Bymel, CEO of First Lien Capital and author of the bestselling book, Win Win Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Investing in the Secondary Mortgage Market. Real Estate Lowdown is not your typical scripted podcast. We're all about unscripted, engaging, and informative conversations that will leave you hungry for more. Join me as I sit down with savvy, seas ...
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When the IRS Knocks, Be Ready with Strategy Not Fear with Carlos Samaniego
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30:59What if the IRS wasn’t your adversary—but an opportunity waiting to be negotiated? In this episode, I sit down with Carlos Samaniego, founder of Tax Debt Consultants and author of How to Make the IRS an Offer They Can’t Refuse. Carlos shares his personal and professional expertise navigating IRS and state tax issues, particularly for self-employed …
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Private Investors in the Secondary Mortgage Market Breaking the Banks' Monopoly with Nathan Turner
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23:52You know I love a great discussion about the secondary mortgage market. That's precisely why I started a new podcast last month called Debt Doctor (https://www.youtube.com/@billbymel), delivering the definitive prescription for navigating the complex world of distressed real estate debt and specialty finance to help you identify, acquire, and monet…
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Reg D Syndication Success with Tilden Moschetti, Esq.
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20:59Join me for a detailed discussion about the world of real estate syndication with Tilden Moschetti, Esq., syndication attorney focused exclusively on Regulation D offerings for real estate syndicators, business owners, entrepreneurs, and private equity funds. Tilden shares his wealth of knowledge on how Reg D offerings are revolutionizing the lands…
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Creating Memorable Short-Term Stays that Redefine Home Away From Home with Mark Lumpkin
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26:13Mark Lumpkin, Sales Director at STR Cribs, joins us to share his innovative approach of helping investors turn their single-family investment properties into profitable unforgettable short-term rental properties - creating standout short-term rental experiences that leave a lasting impression. With a rich background as a licensed general contractor…
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Disrupting the Deal: RealTrade's Take on Transparency, Data Ownership, and Agents Adapting in the New Era with Ryan Poole
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49:57Ryan Poole, Founder and the innovative force behind RealTrade Inc., joins us to unpack the seismic shifts currently rocking the real estate world. RealTrade Inc. is an online marketplace and social platform for real estate that brings together the best in data, agents, and other professionals to help buyer and sellers build the most trusted real es…
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Coffee with Bill: Ghost Stories of the Market - Debunking Economic Fallacies in Real Estate with Bill Bymel
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22:46Economic fallacies are like ghost stories for the financially literate: they persist, despite evidence to the contrary. What fallacies might be influencing your real estate and financial decisions? Join me for this episode of Real Estate Lowdown Coffee with Bill as we unravel some of the most entrenched misconceptions shaping our economic landscape…
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The Dirt Whisperer Exposes Foundation Repair Secrets: How Soil Science Can Save You Thousands with Bob Brown
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21:19Bob Brown, affectionately known as the Dirt Whisperer, brings 35 years of dirt expertise and experience to our latest episode, unmasking the foundation repair industry with his candid insights, as he reveals the hidden complexities of soil and its crucial role in maintaining strong building foundations, and uncovers the hidden truths behind foundat…
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Coffee with Bill: Adapting to Chaos and Embracing Change to Thrive in a Dynamic World with Bill Bymel
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21:03Join me to sit and savor another - relentlessly candid - Coffee with Bill discussion as we unravel the pressing issues and potential turning points that define our current economic landscape. Each morning as I savor my first cup of coffee, I'm reminded of how vital adaptability is, especially in our current world filled with political and economic …
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Transforming Oilfield Expertise and Energy Economics into Real Estate Wealth with Casey Gregersen
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36:52Casey Gregersen, Founder and CEO of Bighorn Capital Fund, real estate investor and engineer, shares his remarkable journey from the football field to the oil fields, and eventually into the world of real estate. From an unexpected journey into petroleum engineering to building a formidable real estate portfolio of 250 units, Casey's story is one of…
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Heartbreak to Homekeys: How One Father's Tragedy is Revolutionizing Homeless Recovery with Chris Occhipinti
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28:12After the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a son to a drunk driving accident, Chris Occhipinti, the visionary founder of Homeless to Home Ownership, transformed his grief into a mission to help others find stability and purpose. Join us as Chris shares his turning point from this personal tragedy to pioneering a nonprofit that has helped tens of t…
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Reimagining PropTech: the Real Estate CRM Solving Investment Fragmentation with Sharad Mehta
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27:49In this captivating episode, I sit down with Sharad Mehta, CEO and founder of REsimpli, the cloud-based system that makes real estate investing more efficient by automating tasks and managing business more efficiently. What began as a personal solution to the fragmented world of real estate investing has evolved into a groundbreaking CRM tool that'…
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Boom, Bust, and Beyond: An Insider's Caution on Florida's Red-Hot Market with Attorney Bishoy Habib
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28:04In this thought-provoking discussion on the Real Estate Lowdown, Tampa Bay attorney Bishoy Habib gives a comprehensive analysis as he takes us on a journey through Florida's dynamic property market. From analyzing the pandemic-fueled boom to predicting an upcoming market reset, Bishoy provides valuable perspective on both residential and commercial…
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STRESS, STOICISM, AND SCOPE (FROM REFRAME PODCAST)
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1:10:37SAME AS VIDEO FROM YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PQIhx7UT5iI Timestamps:00:00 Introduction (About the REFRAME/Podcast)00:02:32 "Stress Wisely" - Quick Summary00:35:22 Framestorming "Scopeless"00:50:23 How to implement and price a "Scopeless service"01:02:03 REFRAME news and upcoming events ADDING THE AUDIO ONLY VERSION HERE TO CROSS PROMOTE…
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Coffee with Bill: Navigating New Realities - the Personal and Professional Storms that Make Us Resilient with Bill Bymel
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17:53As I sip my morning chocolate espresso, thanks to my favorite coffee purveyor, Nespresso, I want to share some thoughts on our industry, the economy, and the personal journey that's brought us all to this moment. I just returned from speaking at the NADP conference in Palm Springs that was enlightening in more ways than one. While on stage with fel…
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Cracking the Insurance Code: Insider Strategies for Real Estate Investment Protection with Scott Phillips
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39:22In this insider episode of the Real Estate Lowdown, Scott Phillips, Senior VP of SES, a leading insurance solutions provider for the real estate sector pulls back the curtain on the often misunderstood world of property insurance in today's volatile market. Discover how SES leverages relationships with major carriers like Lloyds and Chubb to create…
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Market Mastery: Real Estate Investing Through Economic Cycles with Charles Carillo
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22:11Join us for this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown as veteran multifamily investor, Charles Carillo, Managing Partner at Harborside Partners, pulls back the curtain on his 18-year journey in real estate investing. From weathering the 2008 crash to navigating today's high-interest environment, Charles shares battle-tested strategies for building la…
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A Contrarian Investor's Guide to Finding Deals When Others See Decline with Zihao Wang
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25:06Unlock the secrets of Southern California's real estate market with investor Zihao Wang, Founder & CEO of Motiva Holdings, who shares how he defies conventional wisdom to achieve remarkable success. We learn about his journey from managing properties as a teenager in Pasadena to the early influences that shaped his path. Zihao's unique approach, of…
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Smart Development: Unlocking Value in Overlooked Properties with Luis Belmonte
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31:09From fixing fences on his father's ranch to shaping urban landscapes, Luis Belmonte, principal at Seven Hills Properties, chronicles his unlikely path to real estate development. Drawing from his Irish-Italian roots and decades of experience, Luis reveals why he chose practical community projects over luxury developments – and how this decision sha…
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Land of Opportunity: Turning Empty Lots into a Real Estate Riches with Jack Bosch
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34:56German immigrant Jack Bosch, Co-Founder of Orbit Investments and “Land Profit Generator”, turned his American dream into reality. In this episode, Jack shares his journey of becoming a thriving real estate entrepreneur alongside his wife Michelle and why they chose to focus on the lesser-known yet lucrative niche of land wholesaling. Unlike the cro…
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The Money Multiplier Method: Transform Your Debt into Long-Term Wealth with Brent Kesler
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45:45From drowning in nearly a million dollars of debt to mastering financial independence, Brent Kesler's journey from chiropractor to wealth-building strategist and educator will transform how you think about money. Despite his initial skepticism, Brent discovered a powerful path to financial freedom through Infinite Banking - a strategy that turned h…
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AI Meets Loan Trading: How Language Models Are Creating Near-Perfect Matches for Buyers and Sellers with Ofer Shapira
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27:44Discover how former bankruptcy attorney, Ofer Shapira, is revolutionizing the loan trading industry with a groundbreaking AI-driven platform. Join us as we uncover the journey that led Ofer from the legal field to becoming a tech innovator, focused on transforming the way loan portfolios, including distressed and illiquid assets, are traded. We're …
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Inside Reverse Mortgages: From Local Markets to National Portfolio Management with Christian Etienne
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19:33Enjoy this unique conversation with Christian Etienne, a seasoned expert in the real estate and reverse mortgage world. Recognized as an industry expert, Christian and his teams have managed and liquidated more than 80,000 real estate assets nationwide for a variety of GSEs, large banking institutions, and private equity portfolios. From his early …
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The Art of Transforming Empty Lots into Vibrant Homes and Communities with Darcy Marler
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26:50In this episode of Real Estate Lowdown you'll hear the journey of Darcy Marler, a seasoned real estate developer and educator, who traded his IT career in South America for a life of building innovation in Canada - transforming empty lots into vibrant homes and communities. Darcy captivates with his stories of traditional fix-and-flip ventures to b…
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Selling Feelings, NOT Transactions (AI-Generated Episode)
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27:23Extracted Audio from a recent workshop: https://youtu.be/fiLUYApuFY4?si=50cbdmPQm2spt7nz And used Google's NotebookLM to generate a podcast This is the SNL skit I mentioned: https://youtu.be/WKLHsJyhTYs
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Coffee with Bill: 2025 Great Real Estate Reset that Rewrites the Rules with Bill Bymel
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24:53Welcome to 2025 friends! You know these Coffee with Bill chats are always straight talk, and as I sit here with my steaming cup of Nespresso Bianco Forte, I can't help but feel both excited and contemplative about what's in store for all of us in this fascinating industry. We dive into the seismic shifts reshaping both commercial and residential re…
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Building a Better Market: the Challenges and Innovative Solutions to Investing with Integrity with Ron McMahan
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31:24Ron McMahan, Founder & CEO of Foundation Specialty Finance, as well as experienced principal investor, fund manager and loan originator, is sharing lessons learned on ethical challenges and innovative solutions from over two decades in the industry. This episode is for the investor aligned with avoiding predatory practices and making ethical and sm…
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How the Personalized Predictive Power of AI is Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate with Alex Goldovsky
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44:18Alex Goldovsky, the visionary founder and CEO of ProTitleUSA, joins us for a fascinating conversation about the sweeping changes AI is bringing to the real estate and finance sectors. Learn the inside secrets of how Alex has transformed his business from a traditional title work provider into multiple cutting-edge companies serving the capital mark…
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Resilience, Thriving and Wealth Building - Single-Family Beginnings to Multifamily Success with Mike Morawski
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26:21Buckle up for an intriguing adventure through three decades of real estate evolution with Mike Morawski – a true maverick who transformed from a local residential agent to Chief Investment Officer of a successful multi family hedgefund. Mike pulls back the curtain on his remarkable path from general contracting to managing a $100 million enterprise…
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Sisu's Cutting Edge Real Estate Management Platform that's Empowering Team Performance with Brian Charlesworth
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29:19Discover the Finnish-inspired technology that's revolutionizing real estate, with our guest, Brian Charlesworth, co-creator of Sisu, a real estate analytics and transaction management software that's empowering real estate teams and brokerages to exceed their own expectations. We discuss: - Sisu's Finnish-inspired ethos of pushing beyond perceived …
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REAL TidBits Series: Market Landscape Influences - a Century of Florida Real Estate
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24:50This episode is a quick masterclass for anyone interested in understanding market dynamics and the socio-economic forces that shape housing landscapes. Through personal anecdotes and historical reflections, we explore how past patterns can illuminate present trends and potentially forecast future downturns. Join me as we unravel a century's worth o…
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Coffee with Bill: Decoding the Dynamics of European and Middle Eastern Markets
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25:11Grab your coffee and join me for an adventure across continents to focus on the rich historical and cultural landscapes of Europe and the Middle East, understanding how diverse traditions, historical contexts, and cultural nuances shape business practices and global finance dynamics. In this episode we explore the complexities of the European and M…
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Uncovering the Unique Advantages of the Flex Industrial Frontier with Jeremy Friedman
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24:35Step inside the innovative world of Stoic Equity Partners, a firm dedicated to acquiring and managing multi-tenant value-add flex industrial properties across the Southeast. In this episode, we dive deep into the significance of these unique commercial spaces and their resilience against the work-from-home revolution. Join us as Jeremy Friedman, CE…
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In this episode, we dive into building influence and trust in client relationships with insights from Exactly What to Say author Phil Jones and CPAs Hector and Carlos Garcia. They discuss how accountants can reframe “selling” as “serving,” communicate value beyond price, and move from technical experts to trusted advisors. Learn practical strategie…
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Profit with Purpose: How Housing on Merit is Rewriting the Affordable Housing Playbook with Jaymie Beckett
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22:46Step into the real estate world where profit meets purpose and affordable housing innovation with Jaymie Beckett, CEO of Housing on Merit, a Los Angeles, CA nonprofit organization that partners in developing affordable housing and building communities. In this powerful episode, discover how Housing on Merit is rewriting the affordable housing playb…
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Real Estate Without Borders: How SHARE is Bringing Institutional Power to Individual Investors with Andrew Kim
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25:12Andrew Kim, a seasoned expert in real estate investment, pulls back the curtain on contrasting climates of real estate investing in Canada and the U.S. and why Andrew chooses to invest in the more landlord-friendly U.S. market, due to the challenges Canadian landlords face from tenant-friendly laws. Get an insider's look at SHARE, the game-changing…
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Coffee with Bill: Bid Day - Mastering Winning Bidding in a Dynamic Market
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16:33Tomorrow is Bid Day! As we gear up for a major HUD auction, amidst the whirlwind of activities and decisions involved in preparing bids, the air is electric with anticipation. I'm reminded of the power of purpose, passion and persistence that has not only fueled over 120 episodes of this Real Estate Lowdown podcast, but also the collective intentio…
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Commercial Real Estate CLOs on the Edge: Unraveling the Risks and Hidden Tactics with Rod Dubitsky
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36:03Rod Dubitsky, known as the People's Economist, joins us for an enlightening conversation on the complex world of commercial real estate. With over three decades of experience in financial services, Rod offers invaluable insights into the ongoing challenges faced by the industry and introduces his initiative aimed at democratizing personal finance t…
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Opportunities and Adaptation Strategies Beyond Traditional Financing in the New Normal of Real Estate with Vernon Beckford
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27:40Join us for a compelling conversation with Vernon Beckford, CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions, as we unearth the challenges and solutions shaping today's real estate landscape. From the looming impact of rising interest rates to the unforeseen financial strains brought about by floating rate debts, we explore how these factors are reshaping inve…
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The Tax Goddess' Smart Strategies to Minimize Audits and Build Generational Wealth with Shauna Wekherlien
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25:46Shauna Wekherlien, the Tax Goddess, is a two-time published author and the Founder of Tax Goddess Business Services, a fully digital firm with a skilled team worldwide that have saved their clients over $1 billion in taxes - a testament to her meticulous approach and the trust she's built in the industry. Shauna shares her incredible journey from s…
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Power Post Game: Ghost In The Machine
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1:24:45Triple D and Carlos D say goodbye to Book II Ghost. Listen as they discuss Tariq's final game of chess with Carter, The Tejadas dealing with revenge and magic tricks. The complete betrayal of multiple careers and the end of 4 years of stories and recaps.By The PLP Podcast
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Second Homes to Private Islands: The Elite Network Revolutionizing Luxury Travel and Property Investment with Wade Shealy
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27:07Have you been thinking it's time to sell your second home investment for a new location? Before you do, you'll want to listen to this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown. Join us for this groundbreaking discussion on luxury vacation home ownership with our guest Wade Shealy, leader in resort real estate development and visionary founder behind THIRD…
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Triple D and Carlos D are back to discuss the latest episode of Power. We talk nuptials, a classic Tejada dinner, the plot to end all plots and finally we say goodbye to a real one.By The PLP Podcast
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Coffee with Bill: Billion-Dollar Dreams and Boutique Standards: How First Lien Capital Continues to Scale Without Compromise
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28:09Every morning starts with my beloved Nespresso, a ritual that has become a metaphor for the quality I strive to maintain in every aspect of my life and business. From my beginnings in the film industry to my current role in real estate investing, I've learned that prioritizing high standards of excellence over rapid expansion can lead to more meani…
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Power Post Game: I Can't Fix This And Higher Calling
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1:06:23Triple D and Carlos D are back to give you a double dose of Power recap. Listen as they recap the last two episodes covering Diana's obsession with revenge, Brayden going off the rails, Cane getting married, Dru stepping into his place and Monet still being mother of the year.By The PLP Podcast
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Finding Your Unique Edge & Funding Any Deal with Mike Merrigan & Bo Kort
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31:42Join us as we welcome long-time business partners and best friends, Mike Merrigan and Bo Kort, to share their perspective on how to find your unique edge in the real estate industry and some secrets behind utilizing that edge to fund any real estate deal. You'll gain actionable insights into personal branding, exceptional service and unforgettable …
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Conferences as Catalysts: Accelerating Portfolio Growth Through Personal Connections with Gina Gallutia
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38:22Tune in to this episode of Real Estate Lowdown as we reveal powerful straightforward strategies for genuine connection-building at industry events. Learn how to effortlessly grow your network and boost your portfolio through authentic interactions. Gina Gallutia, Executive Director of Memberships at Five Star Institute joins me on the podcast to sh…
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Power Post Game: The Devil's Playground
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1:03:58The boys are back to discuss the second half of the final season of Ghost. Listen as Triple D and Carlos D discuss Tariq and Brayden's power plays. Noma trying to regain her mojo and the messiness that is the Tejada family.By The PLP Podcast
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Blockchain Breakthroughs: How Tokenization is Shaping Real Estate Investments with Johnney Zhang
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50:06Johnney Zhang is CEO of Primior, a real estate asset management firm with over $1 billion AUM, developing $500M+ luxurious properties in SoCal. Johnney joins me on the Real Estate Lowdown to share his remarkable journey from his teenage years in Wuhan, China to becoming a powerhouse in the US real estate market. This episode is a masterclass in the…
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How Climate Change is Reshaping Mortgage Practices and Policies with Courtney Thompson
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37:59This episode welcomes Courtney Thompson, EVP of Servicing at CMG Financial and Founder of Consigliera, to discuss the intricate relationship between climate change and the mortgage industry. We explore the challenges the mortgage industry faces in embracing climate change, reflecting on the personal and societal impacts of these issues, and conside…
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AI & Future of Accounting - Interview from Hannah Smolenski CPA
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37:26Check out Hannah's amazing YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/sbXbhSATArs Check out REFRAME 2024: https://www.reframe2024.com/
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