What if you could finally escape the grind, quit your job, and build real wealth? Not by flipping more houses or managing tenants, but by owning a self-storage business that creates real freedom. Imagine waking up knowing you're in control: your business is running, your income is steady, and your time is finally yours. That's what Storage Wins is all about. If you're tired of trading dollars for hours, being burnt out from chasing deals that create more work, and are ready for a step-by-ste ...
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The Record Junkies is a music-themed chat show hosted by friends John Ross Bowie ("Big Bang Theory") and Brendan Smith ("Rocktails with Ahmet Zappa"), featuring amazing guests from the world of rock, Hollywood, and comedy.
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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Madame Web is panned, the hot new crypto coin crashes. Who doesn’t love a good flop? From Silicon Valley scandals to Hollywood meltdowns - every epic fail has a story worth telling. Join TikTok superstar Misha Brown on Wondery’s The Big Flop as we unpack history’s most fascinating flops, frauds, and fiascos. Whether it’s Tom Cruise’s couch-jumping or Taylor Swift in Cats, we’re dissecting the moments when ambition, ego, and poor decisions collide. Each week, Mish ...
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The ONLY podcast about the pressures, perils, and yes, PLEASURES of car-free (and car-lite) living in pathologically car-brained Los Angeles. Co-hosts Kyle Rebar and Eric Brightwell chat with guests about their transit journeys and how they got to where they are now... literally and figuratively.
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Done right, real estate investing can be lucrative, if not flashy! Whether real estate investing is your full-time gig or a passive investment strategy, this show is for you. It is informative and fun with lots of lessons, tactics, and tools that you can apply right away. Vee will dive deep with her guests to bring you real-life experience and expertise in real estate investing. Together we can achieve more, faster!
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EP30: The Secret Behind His Success (And How You Can Model It) with Leon Barnes
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46:13What if the secret to massive success in self-storage, and in life, has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with heart? In this episode, Alex sits down with Leon Barnes, one of the most connected and respected leaders in real estate, to unpack the mindset, habits, and heart that fueled his incredible journey, from leaving corporate Ame…
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John & Brendan discuss Joe Jackson & The Who
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John & Brendan discuss Bruce Springsteen & Motion City Soundtrack
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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas m…
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EP29: Stop Saying You're Too Broke or Too Busy to Start Storage Investing
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18:48Have you ever told yourself that you cannot start investing in storage because you lack money or time? That belief might be holding you back more than your actual situation. In this episode, Alex Pardo challenges those excuses and shows how you can start building wealth in self storage no matter where you are right now. In this episode of Storage W…
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EP28: How to Know If a Storage Deal Actually Makes Sense Before You Commit
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27:06Ever found a storage deal that looks perfect on paper but you cannot tell if it truly works? Many deals fail between interest and action. The key is not luck or timing but clarity, confidence, and preparation. So how do you know if a deal is worth it? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo walks you through the complete Storage Wins Execution …
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EP27: Why Fast Investors Win Deals While You're Still Thinking About It
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21:51Ever lost a deal because someone else moved faster? In storage investing, speed isn't about luck, it's about readiness. The best investors don't hesitate when opportunity knocks. They act with confidence, clarity, and preparation. So what's slowing you down? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo reveals how "speed to lead" separates winning i…
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EP26: I Thought Wholesaling Was Freedom - Then I Discovered Storage Investing with Kate Porfilio
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38:20What if the freedom you've been chasing in real estate is actually just another job in disguise? That's exactly what happened to Kate Porfilio. After years of running a marketing agency and trying wholesaling, she realized she was still stuck on the hamster wheel, trading time for money and missing the life she wanted to build. In this episode, Ale…
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LA Transit in Pop Culture (Live from LA Comic Con 2025)
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53:23Nobody Drives in LA's co-hosts and hall-of-famers—Eric Brightwell, Ivy Kwok, Kyle Rebar, and Rogelio Pardo—upzoned LA Comic-Con with our panel LA Transit in Pop Culture. Their discussion touches upon the song "Walking in LA" and the (tired) trope that no one (and only nobodies) walk; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; L.A. Noire; reframing the discussio…
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EP25: The Massive Deals You're Missing Out On Because Your Criteria Is Too Strict
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19:33What if the deal that could change your entire storage investing journey isn't even on your radar right now? Too many investors cling so tightly to their buy box that they end up missing incredible opportunities. The truth is, the buy box should guide your focus — not fence you in. Growth happens when you stay open, ask better questions, and take i…
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EP24: Seven-Figure Storage Deal in 31 Days (The Faith-Driven Strategy Behind It)
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17:45What if your next storage deal wasn't just about profit, but purpose? In this episode, Alex Pardo shares the incredible story of how one of his students landed a seven-figure storage facility in just 31 days. But here's the twist: the deal itself isn't the real story. What made this moment truly powerful was the faith, connection, and purpose behin…
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Listen now: Scamfluencers | The Pharmacist Femme Fatale
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4:53Natalie Cochran seemed like she had it all: a good job as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But then she quit her job to become a government contractor and started raking in dough, or so she claimed. Behind the scenes, Natalie was running a classic Ponzi scheme, scamming friends and family with fake contracts, fake government emails, an…
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EP23: The Decision That Scared Me $hitless (And Why I Did It Anyway)
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17:01Have you ever been asked to do something that scared you, but you knew saying yes could change everything? Fear can hold you back from growing, but real progress starts when you take the leap, especially when you don't feel ready. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo shares a personal story about the invitation that scared him to his core be…
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EP22: The Truth About Creative Finance in Self-Storage (What Nobody Tells You) with Joe and Jenn Dellefave
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40:45Everyone's talking about creative finance and seller financing lately, but does any of it actually work in self-storage? In this episode, Alex sits down with Joe and Jenn Dellefave, two experts who live and breathe creative finance, to get the raw, unfiltered truth about what works, and what doesn't. If you've ever wondered whether sellers really s…
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EP21: Ultimate Broker Blueprint - How to Get First Access to the Hottest Storage Deals in Your Market (Part 4)
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23:07What if you could avoid the rookie mistakes that quietly ruin your credibility with brokers before you even make an offer? In storage investing, one small misstep can cost you a deal worth hundreds of thousands in equity and long-term cash flow. The truth is, many investors lose before they even start because they don't realize the simple mistakes …
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EP20: Ultimate Broker Blueprint - How to Get First Access to the Hottest Storage Deals in Your Market (Part 3)
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15:31Have you ever lost a deal, not because you offered less money, but because another buyer simply communicated better with the broker? It happens more often than you think. The truth is, the best buyers aren't always the ones with the deepest pockets, they're the ones who know how to build credibility and trust. In this episode, Alex Pardo shares the…
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EP19: Ultimate Broker Blueprint - How to Get First Access to the Hottest Storage Deals in Your Market (Part 2)
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20:30What if brokers were calling you with storage deals before they even hit the market? The truth is, the best opportunities rarely get blasted out to everyone. Instead, they're quietly offered to a short list of trusted buyers. If you're not on that list, you're already too late. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo continues his four-part ser…
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