Best B Ackerman Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #244 - Gody Khambatta – Riding the Refinance Rollercoaster to Success 27:28

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What does it take to steer a multi-million-dollar property through one of the toughest lending environments in decades? In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we welcome longtime friend and investor Gody Khambatta. Gody is a research scientist working on cancer treatments, but for over 25 years, he has also been quietly building a sub…

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B-Side Me Episode #1: Smashing Pumpkins 1:41:06

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In addition to the monthly movie talk regarding directors (for Director’s Club), I am happy to present the debut episode of the music version of that same format! Only this time - all about bands/musicians/songwriters that we think are worth discussing. Alongside co-host Sharon Gissy, we both can’t wait for you to listen to us nerd out about music …

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Episode 239: Kenneth Lonergan (feat. Mitchell Beaupre) 1:56:46

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Returning guest, film writer and all-around great human being Mitchell Beaupre from Letterboxd (and a number of publications) returns for the third time to discuss a mutual favorite filmmaker of ours, the incredible Kenneth Lonergan. All three of his films mean a lot to us both so we opted to bypass the new format (which consists of two films per e…

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Episode #243 - Jon Hilley – The 1031 Playbook 22:52

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1031 exchanges are incredibly valuable for investors and are often underutilized and ignored. Today on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, co-founder and CEO of 1031 Specialists, Jon Hilley, joins us to share a play-by-play of 1031 deals. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Jon’s career and what his company does, the structure of a 1031 deal, a definiti…

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Episode #242: Alvin Uy – Real Estate Product Developer 29:11

19d ago29:11

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What happens when a former engineer and Shark Tank entrepreneur applies a product developer’s mindset to real estate? Alvin Uy has been focused on real estate in Los Angeles for 22 years, doing construction, fix-and-flips, short-term rentals, ADUs, SB9, and most recently, senior living. In this episode, Alvin shares how he built wealth by treating …

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Episode #241: Larry English – Former NFL Player Talks Peak Performance 30:08

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What does it mean to operate at peak performance, and how can entrepreneurs and real estate investors learn from this principle that athletes adopt? From the NFL field to real estate and beyond, today’s guest, Larry English, knows what it takes to perform at the highest level. In this episode, Larry shares his journey from retiring from football to…

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Episode #240: Anton Mattli – Financing in a Tight Market 35:40

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The commercial real estate market is shifting quickly, and in order to keep up and ensure you can finance your investments, you need to be able to adapt. In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, Anton Mattli from Peak Financing joins us to share his insights on today’s market trends and what lending is like in commercial real estate tod…

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Episode #239: Chad Ackerman – Investor Syndication Need to Knows 19:07

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There are always investment opportunities; you just have to be patient enough to look for them! Today, we welcome the founder of the passive real estate investment educational platform, CARE, Chad Ackerman, to the show to discuss everything you need to know about investor syndication! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Chad’s career and how investing…

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Bonus Episode: 1999 Review - The Year In Music 2:08:46

2M ago2:08:46

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For this excursion into something besides movies, I would recruit friend and Austin-based journalist Dan Solomon to go back 20 years to talk about a year in music - an art form that I love every bit much as film. For this retrospective, my guests and I curate a new list of ten favorite records from that year, playing snippets of certain songs and d…

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Episode #238: A Mile Deep – Daniel Casey 24:15

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Today, we take a look at what happens when you narrow your focus to a single area, choosing to go a mile deep. We’re joined by Daniel Casey, President and CEO of North40 Capital, a local property developer, and BlackRock Construction Group, a commercial general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living, and income-producing products. To…

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Episode 238: Michael Bay (feat. guest hosts Chloe Waryan and Luther Moss) 2:46:21

3M ago2:46:21

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Do you like explosions?! Well you're in for a summer treat. Thank you so much to guest hosts Chloe Waryan and Luther Moss for covering a director on Director's Club I never would want to cover without losing my mind. What a delightful discussion and it’s an honor to put this out for all to hear! You "don't want to miss" this episode! You also don't…

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Episode #237: Sahil Bloom: The 5 Types of Wealth 42:12

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Once you truly understand what a wealthy life means to you, you can go out and take action to build that life, and you’re much more in control of your whole life than you may think! Today, we’re joined by Sahil Bloom, Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, writer of the Curiosity Chronicle, and bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transform…

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Episode #236: Kathy Fettke – Navigating the Economic Landscape and Rental Market Trends 44:11

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With rising debt, shifting prices, and mounting investor uncertainty, what’s really going on in the US economy? In this episode, real estate expert Kathy Fettke joins us to break down key trends shaping the housing and rental markets today. From the rise in multi-family loan delinquency to the surprising stability in home defaults, Kathy explains w…

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Episode #235: Invest Smart Takeaways & Behind the Scenes with Joe Fang and Andy Huang 28:45

3M ago28:45

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The dust has barely settled on the Invest Smart Summit 2025, curated by Break of Day Capital, and today, fellow colleagues Andy Huang and Joe Fang join Gary to unpack everything that happened in our third major summit (after the first two focused on real estate and asset management). Andy begins the conversation by explaining why he was more excite…

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Episode #233: Joseph Shalaby: Running A Mortgage Company 18:21

4M ago18:21

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Many first-time investors assume they need a 20% down payment to get started, but that’s not the case! Joining us to break it all down is Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, a national brokerage supporting nearly 900 loan officers across 48 states. He sits down with host Gary Lipsky to discuss the business model behind EMC’s succ…

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Episode #232: Invest Smarter 6:09

4M ago6:09

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Too many high earners look successful on paper but still feel stuck when it comes to building lasting wealth. In this special episode, host Gary Lipsky steps into the guest seat as his daughter, Arielle Lipsky, takes the mic to interview him about the upcoming Invest Smart Summit. Designed for busy professionals, this free virtual event brings toge…

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Episode 237: Ross McElwee 50:05

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I once saw a film called Sherman’s March which of course I adored. But then a year or so ago, I watched another film by the same director, Bright Leaves. For some reason, it had a profound effect on me. This episode goes into detail as to why. Joining me throughout is Illinois archivist and historian Eric Edwards for this unconventional approach to…

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Episode #231: Neal Bawa: AI Masterclass for Real Estate 32:52

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AI is rapidly becoming an essential tool across industries, but for real estate and asset management, it’s no longer optional. In his fourth appearance on the podcast, Neal Bawa returns to deliver a powerful masterclass on AI in real estate. Neal is the CEO and Founder/Cofounder of Grocapitus, Multifamily University, and Mission10K. Known as “the M…

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Episode #230: Ben Reinberg – Hard Assets for Hard Times 22:07

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Hard assets are time-proven as one of the best ways to build sustaining wealth. Joining us today is Ben Reinberg, the CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies and author of Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times. We begin with Ben’s background and journey into real estate before diving into what he thinks about the current state of the re…

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Episode 236: Jack Clayton (feat. Rachel Bellwoar) 2:03:49

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What an honor and a joy it was to talk with Rachel Bellwoar, an extremely talented writer and pop culture enthusiast whose work I’ve enjoyed discovering over the years. Thanks to many mutual cinephile friends and podcasters, we crossed paths in the world of Facebook and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on the show to talk about an underappre…

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Episode #229: Aleksey Chernobelskiy: What to Know as a Limited Partner 26:26

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What does it mean to vet a real estate deal as a limited partner? In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast, host Gary Lipsky welcomes Aleksey Chernobelskiy, Principal at Centrio Capital Partners and Founder of GP-LP Match. Aleksey previously ran Store Capital’s lucrative real estate portfolio and underwriting team before shifting his foc…

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Episode #228: Kevin Bupp: MHP's and Parking Lots 24:41

6M ago24:41

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Open land rarely garners the same attention as developed properties due to their perceived value discrepancies. But as today’s guest, Kevin Bupp explains, there are many ways to generate significant income from open spaces like mobile home parks and parking lots. Kevin is a seasoned commercial real estate investor, a top podcast host, and author of…

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Episode #227: Joe Fang: Navigating Uncertain Times 28:55

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Uncertainty in the real estate market can create both risk and opportunity. Long-term success belongs to those who know how to navigate it wisely! In this episode, we welcome back investor, macroeconomics expert, and Director of Investor Relations at Break of Day Capital, Joseph Fang, to break down key market trends, interest rate predictions, and …

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Episode #226: Passive Investing Master Class with Jeremy Roll 26:14

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Is now the right time to invest in real estate, or are we on the verge of a market downturn? In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we sit down with seasoned investor Jeremy Roll to unpack the state of real estate investing in today's economic climate. Jeremy began investing in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to pursue finan…

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Episode 235: 1995 - Year In Review (feat. Collin Souter & Erik Childress) 5:55:58

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Not too big of a summary this time around since the title says it all and there’s a lot to get to in terms of the episode proper. Every year around late February / early March, I call upon my Chicago film critic buddies Collin Souter & Erik Childress to join me for an epic episode discussing as many movies as we possibly can, traveling back in time…

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Episode #225: Advanced Class on Asset Management with Mike Taravella 25:29

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What separates top-performing real estate investors from those who struggle? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Taravella, an experienced real estate investor and asset manager with a background in accounting and corporate finance. Mike is the founder of Niche Holdings, where he manages millions of dollars in assets and provides third-party ass…

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Episode 234: Nick Digilio (Celebrating 40 Years As A Film Critic) 2:10:00

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This is a celebration, not just another Director’s Club episode for a reason. Back in 1990, I became an avid fan and follower of today’s guest and he’s been on this show a couple of times in the past, most recently for the Paul Thomas Anderson Part II episode. I’m talking of course about Nick Digilio. 40 years ago, he began his career as a professi…

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Episode #224: What You Must Know About the Economy and Real Estate Investing in 2025 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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What’s going to be good and bad for the economy in the next year? Dr. Peter Linneman is a renowned real estate expert and economist with nearly 45 years of experience, and he joins us today to share his keen insights into the current and future state of the US economy. Combining academic excellence from Wharton and the University of Chicago with a …

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Episode #223: Finding the Best Real Estate Locations with Austin Hair 21:27

8M ago21:27

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Joining Gary on the podcast today is Austin Hair. Austin is a real estate developer specializing in identifying prime locations that help clients scale quickly and provide investors with secure, compounding returns. With over a decade as a professional wakeboarder and a finalist on American Ninja Warrior, Austin combines discipline and calculated r…

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Episode #222: George McCleary – Overcoming Squatters and Title Fraud 20:08

8M ago20:08

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One of the great pains of being a homeowner is dealing with squatters and even worse, title fraud. Today, with the help of George McCleary, we learn how to protect ourselves against would-be squatters and how to be prepared when someone tries to rob you of your equity. George is the CEO of Defender Networks, a company dedicated to protecting their …

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Episode #221: Hannah Hammond — Breaking Barriers and Rising to Success 25:56

8M ago25:56

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Hannah Hammond is a resilient entrepreneur who overcame a challenging childhood to build a remarkable career, founding and leading multiple successful companies across real estate, lending, construction, and property management. During this episode, she joins us to share her story and to offer insights on entrepreneurship, financial success and per…

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Episode 233: Elaine May (feat. Sharon Gissy) 2:03:28

8M ago2:03:28

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Let’s forget all about inauguration day (since this comes out on January 20th, 2025) by focusing on someone who truly matters, the legendary comedic mind of Elaine May, pioneer of improv sketch comedy and so much more! We focus on all four of her directorial films and sing the praises of nearly all of them. Yes, that MAY include her last feature fr…

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Episode #220: Ruben Ortiz – Multifamily Capex Projects 23:32

9M ago23:32

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What makes a successful relationship between operators and general contractors? In today's episode, we speak with Ruben Ortiz, founder of Sayan Renovations & Construction. Based in Dallas, Ruben and his team tackle complex multifamily Capex projects with a focus on quality, innovation, and authenticity. In our conversation, Ruben shares his journey…

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Episode 232: Favorite Films of 2024 (feat. Bill Ackerman) 4:55:09

9M ago4:55:09

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Nearly five hours of conversation and recommendations all about the year 2024 in cinema! Bill Ackerman (host of Supporting Characters and guest host of this show) and I reveal 25 favorite films, talk about the year in general and have a lot to say as usual. In addition, you’ll get to hear thoughts from previous guest Chloe Waryan as well as a tradi…

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Episode #219: Gary Lipsky- Closing Deals in Today's Environment 8:49

9M ago8:49

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Welcome back to a new year and another episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast with your host, Gary Lipsky of Break of Day Capital. In this episode, Gary dives into today’s topic: finding and closing deals in the current market. He shares insights from their most recent deal, recaps the capital trends of 2024, and offers actionable tips to help…

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Episode 231: Jackie Chan (feat. Sam Inglis & Gabe Powers) 2:56:53

9M ago2:56:53

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Happy holidays! Grateful to my incredibly smart and passionate guests to cover a genre I’m not as well-versed in - Hong Kong cinema particularly martial arts action. I am familiar with Buster Keaton though unlike the first time I saw Rumble In The Bronx back in 1995 at the local multiplex. Nevertheless, I know I was watching a legendary talent of t…

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Bonus Episode: Joel Potrykus (Vulcanizadora) 44:48

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Hello everyone! I am no longer putting out episodes via Libsyn, they are now hosted right here at my Substack. Formerly known as the 5 Years Substack, this is now the hub for all-things Director’s Club including a new URL. Learn about all this and more during my 8-minute preamble before we get to the subject at hand - indeed a very special one sinc…

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Episode #218: Year End Tax Strategies with Brandon Hall 44:54

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Taxes don’t have to be daunting, especially when you know the strategies to make them work for you. In today’s episode, we welcome back Brandon Hall, a practicing CPA and the founder and managing partner of Hall CPA, to unpack powerful tax-saving strategies every investor should know. Brandon delves into key topics for year-end tax, like how to han…

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Episode #217: Multi-Family Marketing with BeSwifty CEO Jon Simpson 27:13

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Jon Simpson is passionate about helping multi-family investors turn leads into leases. Founder of Criterion.B and BeSwifty, Jon is a multifamily marketing expert with over 20 years of experience in digital solutions and AI-driven property marketing and he joins us in conversation to share key insights from his extensive experience. He has worked wi…

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Episode 230: Michael Mann Redux (feat. Brian Tallerico & Ryan Verrill) 1:44:10

10M ago1:44:10

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Have you been waiting for the Mann? Well it's been over a decade since we last discussed his work back when Patrick and I mainly covered our love for both Heat & The Insider. Cut to present time, I have recruited two of my favorite returning guests to touch upon nearly every title by Michael Mann focusing on his post-Collateral output since it wasn…

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Episode #216: Multifamily Market Update with J Scott 22:04

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What’s the current state of the multifamily real estate market, and how can investors navigate today’s economic challenges? In this episode, we welcome J Scott, a partner at Bar Down Investments and an acclaimed real estate investor. He’s also the author of five books published by BiggerPockets and co-host of the very popular Drunk Real Estate Podc…

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Episode #215: The 7 Levels of Wealth with Aaron West 25:48

11M ago25:48

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Ever wonder what it truly takes to reach financial freedom? In this episode, Aaron West breaks down the mindset and steps behind his "7 Levels of Wealth" concept. Aaron is the owner of The West Experience Real Estate Group and has built a successful career in real estate, including fix-and-flips and wealth-building strategies. He is passionate abou…

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Episode #214: Robert Helms – Finding Investment Opportunities 24:35

11M ago24:35

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Real estate investing is not about numbers or transactions, it’s a relationship business! This is the opinion of today’s incredibly successful guest, real estate investor, and host of the podcast, The Real Estate Guys, Robert Helms. He joins us today to discuss his career and all things investment opportunities. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Rob…

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Episode 229: Guillermo Del Toro (feat. Chloe Waryan) 2:11:21

11M ago2:11:21

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The spooky season is here! Why not indulge in the twisted fantasy worlds of one renowned, revered Mexican filmmaker by the name of Guillermo Del Toro! Of course I needed to enlist a super fan of his and I was lucky enough to have returning guest Chloe Waryan back on the show for another truly delightful discussion. Chloe may very well be my go-to g…

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Episode #213: Living a Life of Abundance with Matt King 21:01

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Living in abundance starts with cultivating the right mindset, and it is a consistent effort to stay motivated to live up to your full potential. To explain how a mentality of abundance improved his life, we are joined today by the CEO of GoBundance, Matt King. GoBundance is a member-led mastermind built for hardworking overachievers, and Matt desc…

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Episode #212: Raising Capital with Ryan Miller 21:29

12M ago21:29

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What does it take to successfully raise capital and build lasting investor relationships? In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Miller; Founder and CEO of Pentium Capital Partners and host of the global top 2% podcast, Making Billions with Ryan Miller, who shares his 15 years of experience navigating the world of…

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Episode #211: Shane Thomas – Quality Asset Management 22:29

12M ago22:29

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Asset management requires constant forward-thinking to ensure long-term success. Today we are joined by the co-founder of Catalyst Equity Partners, Shane Thomas, to discuss quality asset management. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Shane’s business, why he decided to open an in-house construction business, the biggest asset management struggles at the …

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Episode 228: Jeremy Saulnier (feat. Mitchell Beaupre) 2:18:52

12M ago2:18:52

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It's been six weeks since a new episode of the show but this will be worth the wait, given not only the director we're covering but the guest is one of the best film critics working today. Letterboxd's very own Mitchell Beaupre returns after their debut a couple years ago for a nail-biting discussion on one of our premiere action-thriller directors…

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Episode #210: Assisted Living 101 with Isabelle Guarino 22:55

1y ago22:55

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As a nation, we know very little about residential assisted living (RAL) compared to other real estate categories. So today, we welcome the two-time bestselling author and COO of Residential Assisted Living Academy (RALA), Isabelle Guarino, who sheds more light on the importance of RAL and how you can get involved. Named as one of the “Top Influenc…

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Episode #209: Kathy Fettke: Scaling Smart 24:39

1y ago24:39

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Are you interested in scaling your business but have concerns about overreaching and going broke? In her new book, Scaling Smart, Kathy Fettke gives readers a comprehensive guide to creating a self-managing business without sacrificing growth. Kathy is a renowned real estate expert, author of the best-selling title, Retire Rich with Rentals, and co…