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Hosted by Nate Pharmer-Eden and Cole Farrell, Forged In Fire is where real entrepreneurship meets raw, unfiltered stories. This isn’t your typical business podcast—we skip the fluff and dive straight into the heat of what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business. From late-night doubts to game-changing wins, we explore the trials, setbacks, and breakthroughs that entrepreneurs experience at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner navigating new challe ...
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Episode 32: Building Empire One Brick at a Time with Joe Fredick
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Joe Frederick's real estate journey began with a teenage epiphany in a New Jersey beach house. "This is not the family type that I come from," he recalls thinking at 16, discovering the owner built wealth through real estate. That moment sparked a decade-long path from finance student to savvy entrepreneur. Frederick's tactical approach to building…
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Episode 31: Alejandro's Business Evolution from Crawling in Attics to Building Empires
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What happens when you find yourself crawling through an attic at 2AM, breathing insulation, and realize "this isn't it"? For Alejandro, that moment sparked a transformation from blue-collar HVAC technician to successful entrepreneur helping others access interest-free capital and harness the power of AI. Alejandro takes us through his journey of in…
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Episode 30: Brian's Freedom Formula is Trading Paychecks for Property Ownership
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Brian Briscoe never imagined he'd become a multifamily investor with $35 million in real estate holdings. After earning degrees in mathematics and serving 20 years in the military, his path took an unexpected turn when he realized the power of real estate investing. During a military deployment with limited outside communication, Brian found himsel…
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Episode 29: From Teaching Elementary to Building a Real Estate Empire: One Woman's Journey
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Jonna Weber transforms from a reluctant investor who viewed real estate as risky to a community leader and team builder with a thriving portfolio spanning decades of experience. Her journey illustrates how consistent action over time, learning from others, and pushing through fear creates lasting success in real estate investing. • Sold an underper…
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Episode 28: What Happens When You Sell Your Dream But Lose Your Purpose?
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Jerome Myers shares his journey from corporate America dropout to entrepreneurship expert, revealing how he helps founders find post-exit fulfillment rather than just maximizing valuations. • Built a $20 million division for a Fortune 550 company before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship • Created "the eight X's of a founder" framework to guide ent…
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Episode 27: The Entrepreneur's Resilience Handbook
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Nate and Cole share personal stories of their most challenging real estate moments and how they transformed these potential disasters into opportunities that strengthened their businesses and mindsets. • Nate recounts managing a duplex that caught fire when a child found a lighter and toilet paper • The catastrophe led Nate to purchase the property…
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Episode 26: Building a Lawn Care Empire with GreenPal
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Bryan Clayton transforms a high school lawn mowing side hustle into an 8-figure landscaping company before creating GreenPal, the "Uber of lawn care" now serving 300,000 weekly users nationwide after a decade of determined building. • Started mowing lawns in high school and grew it into a company with 150 employees over 15 years • Sold first landsc…
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Episode 25: Navigating Real Estate: From Chicago Triplex to 200 Units
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Linda from Married to Real Estate shares her journey from property management to owning 193 units and developing commercial properties. Her story reveals how networking, mindset shifts, and embracing uncertainty transformed her from managing properties for others to building a substantial real estate portfolio. • Started in property management for …
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Episode 24: The Roadmap to Business Success with Anthony Markey
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Anthony Markey – Business Profit Advocate & Connector With over seven years of experience as a self-employed professional, Anthony Markey specializes in helping businesses uncover hidden financial opportunities to save and maximize profits. Beginning his career in the life and health insurance industry, he transitioned into the B2B space, where he …
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Episode 23: Michelle Marion’s Inspiring Rise from Property Manager to Real Estate Powerhouse
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Michelle Marion, a seasoned property management expert with 25 years of experience, started her journey as a single mother, unknowingly stepping into a lifelong career. Specializing in value-add properties, she has transformed underperforming assets into thriving investments. Her passion for real estate investing began with a $7,500 property, teach…
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Jacqueline Landry: Building Wealth Through Real Estate
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In this episode of Forged in Fire, Jacqueline Landry shares how she transitioned from the corporate grind to financial freedom through real estate. After a major business setback, she and her husband pivoted to multifamily syndications, leveraging their experience to rebuild and scale. Today, Jacqueline is actively involved in 16 syndications acros…
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From Snapshots to Success: Olivia Acton’s Journey Behind the Lens
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Episode notes Olivia Acton is the owner and lead photographer at Olivia Acton Photography, a premier studio based in Janesville, Wisconsin. In this episode of Forged in Fire, Olivia shares her journey from nursing to entrepreneurship—starting from scratch, signing her first clients, and growing her business into a thriving luxury photography brand.…
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Paralyzed, Not Defeated: Rachel Cohen’s Unstoppable Rise in Real Estate
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Episode notes Today, we’re joined by Rachel Cohen, who takes us through her journey, who transformed her life from being paralyzed to building a thriving real estate career. Starting as a college athlete, Rachel’s life took unexpected turns, from managing a business with her ex-husband to facing a life-altering injury in 2006. After realizing she h…
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Entrepreneur at Heart: How Willie Enriquez Transformed His Hustle into Real Estate Wealth
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Willie Enriquez, a Dominican-Puerto Rican based in Connecticut, has had an entrepreneurial mindset since childhood, earning his first dollars sweeping barber chairs for his father. In high school, he won an entrepreneurship award and later pursued business management in college while working full-time to support his family. After spending nearly se…
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Eddie Esparza’s Journey from Demolition to Domination
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Eddie Esparza is a real estate investor and the co-founder/CIO of Diversified Equity Partners, where he helps professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate investments. His journey into real estate began at a young age, as he was born into it. His father had a property portfolio, and Eddie and his brother started by working in demolit…
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From Excavation to Elevation: Frank's Leap into Real Estate
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Frank’s journey began in the humble surroundings of Maui, where he took his first entrepreneurial steps by selling spam musubis to fund his passion for fishing. But after high school, life seemed to push him into a conventional path—work or college. He chose work, diving into the excavation industry and aiming for the top: a blade operator, a covet…
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Bill's Frustration to Fulfillment Journey
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Episode notes Bill O'Donnell, a retired Air Force veteran, moved from feeling unfulfilled in healthcare to finding purpose and success in financial advising, all through the guiding hand of God. After years of working in roles that didn’t align with his passion, a transformative spiritual moment led him to embrace a new direction. Bill’s journey to…
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Mel Kaye transitioned from a decades-long corporate sales career to founding his own agency, Life Insurance Safe Zone, after becoming disillusioned with the industry's focus on closing deals. Rejecting traditional hard-sell tactics, he built his business on authenticity, transparency, and putting clients’ needs first, leading to a successful and fu…
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In this episode of Forged in Fire, Alison, a business owner and bookkeeper, shares her journey of starting from scratch, signing her first client, and hiring her first employee. She discusses the challenges of balancing business growth with family life as a stay-at-home mom. Alison emphasizes the importance of delegation and using systems like Asan…
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How a Rookie transformed into a Real Estate Rockstar
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In this power-packed episode of Forged in Fire, Jim Pfeifer, a seasoned real estate syndicator and founder of PassivePockets, spills the secrets to his success in the world of passive investing. From a financial advisor to a real estate mogul, Jim’s journey is full of valuable lessons on avoiding rookie mistakes, building your dream network, and fi…
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Building Smarter: Data, Decisions, and Entrepreneurship with Jonathan Chambless
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In this episode of the Forged in Fire Podcast, we’re joined by Jonathan Chambless, Founder & CEO of LV8RLABS. He shares his vast knowledge of Asset & Risk Management, focusing on how blockchain technology is revolutionizing industries. With over a decade of experience in CRE Management & Development, Jonathan discusses his journey from Mid-Rise Por…
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From Goals to Growth: Mastering KPIs, Flexibility, and Mentorship in Business
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Nate Pharmer and Cole Farrell discuss the importance of setting clear goals and tracking progress in business. They emphasize the need for a documented plan, including the "why" behind goals, and the significance of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue and marketing effectiveness. They highlight the importance of flexibility, …
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From Blindspots to Breakthroughs: David Creel's Entrepreneurial Journey
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David Creel is known as The Blindspot Coach and is the Founder of The HOPES Tribe. He guides and inspires people to achieve greatness and become the person God created them to be. His one-line business plan is "Be Curious, Not Judgemental." His life motto comes from Zig Ziglar, "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough…
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Mastering the Mindset: How to Set Goals, Tackle MINS, and Win Every Day
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In this episode of Forged in Fire, Nate and Cole dive deep into the power of mindset and how it plays a crucial role in setting the foundation for success—whether you're a real estate investor or just someone looking to level up in life. Get ready for an action-packed conversation filled with strategies for personal growth, goal setting, and the im…
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Raising Capital and Brewing Success: Matthew Baltzell's Journey from Real Estate to Media
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Matthew Baltzell knows a thing or two about real estate and getting things done. He hosted Real Estate Journeys, a Top 400 Business Podcast with 114 episodes, and built up a portfolio of 743 units along the way. He previously worked as an Asset Manager at Boardwalk Wealth, a private equity firm out of Dallas. Now, as the founder of CAP X MEDIA, he …
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Revolutionizing Real Estate: Tokenization, Tech, and Innovation with Matthew Schneider
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Matthew Schneider serves as the CEO of Building PropTech Inc, with an entrepreneurial journey spanning roles such as a fiction novelist, to leading small-cap and derivative trades in the stock market. Matthew has 5 years in capital markets and 4 years in real estate tokenization, with proficiency in Building Information Management, investments, AI,…
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Transforming Real Estate Marketing with Automation and Innovation with Brian Harness
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In this episode, co-hosts Nate Pharmer and Cole Farrell welcome Brian Harness, founder of KC Web Designs, as he shares his inspiring journey from Kansas City, MO, to San Antonio, TX, and his evolution from freelancing to running a full-fledged digital marketing agency. Brian delves into his passion for building and creating, the lessons he learned …
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Breaking Barriers in Real Estate Syndication with Domingo Valadez
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Domingo Valadez is an ex-Google Product Strategy Lead, seasoned real estate investor, and host of the Groundbreakers podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs and real estate operators about their journeys and current deals. He has syndicatedtwo deals himself, building an investor base of over 3,000 accredited and non-accredited investors. After e…
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Empowering Financial Freedom and Leadership with Ray Sensenig
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Ray Sensenig, founder and president of Sensenig Coaching and Consulting, LLC, and the chairman of P.I.E. W.O.R.K.S. It’s an honor to stand here today and share a bit about my journey and what it’s like to lead in both the coaching world and the P.I.E. W.O.R.K.S. community. Being in a position where I guide others through their financial challenges …
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From Mom of 6 to Millionaire: Emma Powell's Real Estate Success Story
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Emma went from stay-at-home mom of 6 to a multimillionaire in less than 5 years. In 2022, she hit a huge goal by retiring her husband early on real estate investing. She has partnered on almost 1,000 apartment units and sponsors a free commercial investing club to help other investors expand their portfolios. As co-founder and president of Rise Cap…
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Trailblazing Leadership in Biotech and Beyond with Louis P. Kassa III
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Louis P. Kassa III is the Chief Executive Officer/President of The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, Hepatitis B Foundation and B+Labs. Philadelphia. Kassa is also the co-founder of the HatchBio Fund, a 50 million dollar venture capital fund. He previously served as State Director and Chief Operating Officer at Vision…
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Forged In Fire: Episode 1 – Why We Started and Who We Are
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Welcome to Forged In Fire, where real stories meet relentless ambition! In this debut episode, hosts Cole Farrell and Nate Pharmer-Eden dive headfirst into their 'why'—what drove them to start this podcast and the journey that brought them here. Get ready for raw, no-holds-barred conversations as they pull back the curtain on who they are, their ch…
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