Best Cory Jacobson Podcasts (2025)

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He Turned a $35K Job Into 80+ Properties (Without Quitting His 9–5) with Cory Jacobson | Episode 90 50:25

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Send us a text If you've ever wanted to invest in real estate, but lack the knowledge or confidence to get started, listen to this episode. Cory Jacobson has cracked the millennial real estate code by house-hacking his first home at a young age with advice from his 9-5 colleague. Through his own trial and error, as well as a solid partnership, he h…

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Would You Cash Out Your 401(k) to Buy Your Freedom? | Chad Ackerman E321 1:06:55

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What would it take for you to walk away from your W2 job? In this episode, we sit down with Chad Ackerman, a former HR professional who left his career behind after discovering the power of passive real estate investing. Chad breaks down exactly how he transitioned from corporate life to financial freedom in under four years by liquidating his 401(…

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How To Stop Chasing The "Realtor Joneses" | Episode 91 39:14

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Send us a text The Realtor ... what? Mmm hmm, Tim made that term up; haha. But, for those of you in residential real estate, this is a very real thing. Experiencing the "Realtor Joneses" happens when another real estate agent, leader, or coach starts comparing you to another agent with the intention of making your business bigger, faster, or just m…

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From the Deserts of Egypt to a Billion Dollar Business | Joseph Shalaby E320 44:36

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What does it take to go from poverty in Egypt to building a billion dollar business in America? In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Shalaby, founder of eMortgage Capital, host of the All In podcast, and author of Rising From the Sand, to unpack one of the most powerful immigrant success stories we have ever heard. Joseph shares how growing up …

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Why Fitness Is the Ultimate Cheat Code for Wealth and Clarity | E319 34:30

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Most people treat fitness like a side quest. But what if it’s actually the cheat code to unlocking mental clarity, unshakable confidence, and powerful business relationships? In this episode, we break down how fitness became one of the biggest catalysts in our entrepreneurial journey, helping us build discipline, sharpen our mindset, and expand our…

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From Addict to $100M Entrepreneur | Ryan Zofay E318 1:04:37

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Ryan Zofay was pronounced dead at 16 after flipping a car while running from the cops. Today, he runs a $100M+ mental health empire. In this raw and powerful episode, Ryan shares his full transformation. from addiction and facing 25 to life, to building "We Level Up" into a multi-state treatment business with 600+ employees and over 400 beds. We un…

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When to Sell a Cash-Flowing Rental Property | E317 28:35

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Everyone says never sell real estate. But what if letting go of one property could unlock the next level of your life? In this episode, we break down why we’re selling a cash-flowing rental despite the classic “buy and hold forever” advice. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the numbers, the emotional side of the decision, and how life events l…

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How We Survived Year 1 - What They Don’t Tell You About Starting a Business, Part 2 | Episode 89 34:34

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Send us a text We took a different route on this B&R ep by focusing on "Year 1" in business for both Sean & Tim. How hard was it to get started in insurance and real estate? What hurdles did we have to clear? What was our mindset in the face of daily doubt? How did we decide to invest in our businesses? Part 2 of a 2 part episode, dive in to learn …

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What If You Could Become Your Own Bank? | Chris Naugle E316 1:03:21

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We’ve all been taught to save money in a bank… but what if real wealth is built by actually becoming the bank? This episode dives into the concept of Infinite Banking, a powerful wealth strategy the ultra wealthy have used for decades to grow their money, protect their downside, and stay in control. You’ll learn how this strategy flips the traditio…

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What the Ultra Rich Know About Money (That We Don’t) | Justin Donald E315 1:06:18

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Most people follow the same financial playbook. Stocks, 401(k)s, maybe a rental or two. But the ultra rich aren’t playing that game. They’re building freedom through alternative investments most people never hear about. In this episode, we sit down with Justin Donald, founder of The Lifestyle Investor, to explore the strategies that create real wea…

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How We Survived Year 1 - What They Don’t Tell You About Starting a Business, Part 1 | Episode 88 32:09

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Send us a text We took a different route on this B&R ep by focusing on "Year 1" in business for both Sean & Tim. How hard was it to get started in insurance and real estate? What hurdles did we have to clear? What was our mindset in the face of daily doubt? How did we decide to invest in our businesses? Part 1 of a 2 part episode, dive in to learn …

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You Don’t Need a 4-Hour Workweek, You Need a Purpose | Clark Lunt E314 53:40

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What happens after the financial freedom? In this episode, we sit down with Clark Lunt to talk about the part of the journey most people don’t prepare for: finding meaning once the money is no longer the motivator. Clark shares the truth about building a successful real estate business, navigating identity shifts post-exit, and how chasing purpose …

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Inside Our 28-Unit New England Portfolio (And How It’s Evolving) | E313 28:41

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In this episode, we walk through our latest acquisitions in New England, including an 18-unit value-add apartment complex project in Manchester, NH and a 10-unit in Quechee, VT. You’ll hear how each deal came together, why we pursued them, and how they fit into our broader investing strategy. We cover our approach to Section 8 in high-demand market…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Kelly Donahue-Piro Helps Insurance Agencies Thrive in Any Market | Episode 87 53:20

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Send us a text Kelly has an unbelievable knack to take something that is fairly complex and provide an easy-to-digest perspective on it. Both Sean & Tim noticed this throughout their conversation with her. As an accomplished entrepreneur and speaker, Kelly's company (Agency Performance Partners) has been inspiring insurance agency owners for more t…

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90 Days. 1st Rental Property. No Excuses. | Raymond Murphy E312 32:08

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Most people talk about investing in real estate. Ray Murphy actually did it — in just 90 days. At 28 years old, Ray was on the fast track at a prestigious architecture firm, but after watching senior leaders chained to their desks for 80 hours a week, he realized he didn’t want that to be his future. So he made a decision: build wealth now — not so…

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How to Become the First Millionaire in Your Family (Even If You’re Starting From Zero) | E311 1:01:22

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You don’t need a trust fund, Ivy League degree, or insider connections to become a millionaire. You need a system. And if you're determined to become the first millionaire in your family, this episode will show you exactly how to do it. Ryan and Cory break down the real math behind building a million-dollar net worth, even if you're starting from z…

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Episode #86: The #1 Mistake Homebuyers Make When Shopping for Insurance Online 38:12

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Send us a text Today's Bricks & Risk Podcast ep was inspired by a recent article/video we saw about California introducing an "insurance contingency" to it's residential real estate contract, amid insurance concerns in recent years. What was more interesting is that Pennsylvania has already had this option in its contract for years. The video helpe…

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How to Build a $10K/Month Airbnb Business Without Owning a Single Property | Vince Villani E310 1:00:02

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What if you could build a real estate empire without owning a single property? Vince Villani did it and now he’s helping others do the same. In this episode, Vince breaks down how he escaped the 9-5 grind and scaled a 40+ unit Airbnb portfolio using zero-property rental arbitrage. No mortgages. No down payments. Just a proven system that generates …

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Why He’s Selling His Entire Real Estate Portfolio for Bitcoin | The Stealthy Rich E309 1:04:36

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What would make a successful real estate investor walk away from a booming portfolio… to go all-in on Bitcoin? In this episode, we sit down with Chris from The Stealthy Rich to unpack his bold decision to shift from rental properties to digital assets — and why he believes Bitcoin is the greatest asymmetric bet of our lifetime. We dive into the ris…

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Episode #85: She Lost 4 Employees In 2 Months. Here's How Missy Stallings Saved Her Insurance Agency! 48:55

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Send us a text Sean & Tim love that not only does the Bricks & Risk Podcast have a niche focus on real estate and insurance, but that it also spills over to sales, small business, and entrepreneurship. Our discussion with Missy Stallings hits on every one of those categories. Not only did she pivot to owning a business after she earned the #1 sales…

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The Lie That’s Keeping You Broke, Stuck, and Playing Small | E308 42:13

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Most people never take the leap — not because they can’t, but because they’re waiting to “feel ready.” In this episode, we dismantle the most dangerous lie holding you back: the belief that someday you’ll feel more confident, more qualified, or more prepared than you do right now. We break down the real reason people stall on life-changing decision…

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How to Build a Business Empire Without Losing Your Family | Lamar Tyler E307 1:01:30

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Most entrepreneurs are grinding non-stop — chasing freedom but sacrificing family, trading time for money, and still wondering why it doesn’t feel like success. In this episode, we sit down with Lamar Tyler, a multi-7-figure entrepreneur, business coach, and family man — who built a thriving empire alongside his wife without losing his mind or his …

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Episode #84: All-Inclusive vs. À La Carte Brokerages: What Kind of Real Estate Agent Are You? 50:58

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Send us a text Have you ever planned and booked your own vacation? In today's internet/AI-fueled world, I would say the super-high majority would answer "Yes." But which kind of vacation is right for you? All-inclusive or a la carte? That's the analogy we set up for today's episode. Tim compares "old-school brokerages" to all-inclusive vacations, a…

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Should You Get Your Real Estate License Before Investing? | E306 33:46

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Will getting your real estate license make you a better investor? In this episode, we break down one of the biggest debates for aspiring investors: Does becoming an agent give you an edge, or is it a distraction from building wealth? You’ll discover the real advantages a license can bring—like insider access to deals, commissions in your pocket, an…

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Mobile Home Parks: The Most Underrated Real Estate Play You’ve Never Considered | Tim Woodbridge E305 40:04

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Most investors chase single-family homes and apartments, but the ultra-wealthy know the real money is in an overlooked asset class hiding in plain sight: mobile home parks. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Woodbridge, who went from working as a nurse to building serious wealth with mobile home parks. Tim reveals why he skipped traditional rent…

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Episode #83: Just Keep Going with Dustin Brohm 40:40

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Send us a text Sometimes in business, rookies ignore veterans who provide simple, sound advice, such as: "If you just keep doing it, you'll get better." It almost sounds too easy, right? It also sounds like there must be an easier way, correct? Sorry to break the bad news, but there isn't. Success in real estate, or business in general, takes hard …

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How to Build a Real Estate Empire in Just 20 Minutes a Week | Aaron Ameen E304 54:54

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What if you could build a profitable real estate portfolio in just 20 minutes a week? In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Ameen, a hybrid investor and management consultant who proves that real estate doesn’t have to take over your life. Aaron shares his system for creating leverage through virtual assistants, streamlined processes, and smart d…

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How to Turn Your Contacts Into Cash Flow | Jarrod Randolph E303 46:52

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Your network isn’t just your net worth. It’s the fastest way to multiply everything you want in business and life. In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Guy Randolph, a serial entrepreneur who has mastered the art of turning relationships into revenue. Jarrod reveals why the most valuable asset in your phone isn’t an app, it’s your contacts. Thr…

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Episode #82: It's not about you, it's about them. 29:44

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Send us a text It's very easy in business, when creating, curating, and posting content, to focus on yourself and how good you are at what you do. In all honesty, why wouldn't you tell your network and followers how good you are at what you do and how much you enjoy doing it? But, that approach does not always provide value to your viewers. In fact…

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14 Money Habits That will Make You a Millionaire | E302 40:26

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Most people chase money. Millionaires build systems, habits, and mindsets that attract it. In this episode, we break down the 14 money habits that separate self-made millionaires from everyone else — and how you can apply them today, no matter where you’re starting from. From tracking your net worth to automating your investments, turning your payc…

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Turn Your Rentals Into First-Class Flights and Luxury Hotels | Jaina Pallasigui E301 51:21

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Imagine flying first class and staying in luxury hotels — all paid for by your rental properties. In this episode, we sit down with Jaina — a hybrid real estate investor and full-time W-2 professional — who’s mastered the art of using her rental portfolio to travel hack her way around the world. She didn’t quit her job. In fact, she loves it — and …

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Episode #81: Growing a Mortgage Team from Scratch with Rob Wishnick 51:36

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Send us a text We have talked shop on mortgages in past B&R episodes, as that's how Tim started his journey in business, but today's ep with Rob Wishnick is sure to educate and inspire on growing a mortgage business from scratch. Not only will you learn more about mortgages in general, but you'll learn what it takes to start as a solo loan officer …

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Secrets of the Ultra-Wealthy: Inside the World of Family Offices | Richard Wilson E300 59:21

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Ever wonder how billionaires actually build, protect, and pass down their wealth? In this episode, we sit down with Richard C. Wilson — founder of the Family Office Club and advisor to 100+ ultra-wealthy families — to pull back the curtain on the secret world of family offices. These private wealth systems are how the ultra-rich multiply assets, re…

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The McDonald’s Worker Who Built an $8M Real Estate Empire | Derek Boone E299 55:14

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Most people scroll through social media for entertainment. Derek Boone used it to build an empire. In this episode, we sit down with Derek Boone — a Philly-based investor who went from flipping burgers at McDonald’s to owning an $8 million dollar real estate portfolio. He shares how he spent his lunch breaks reading books, binging real estate podca…

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Episode #80: The Life of a Small, Independent Business Owner 33:34

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Send us a text The daily life of a small, independent business owner (aka entrepreneur), is not something that is talked about often. Actually, the general topic of daily life is so infrequent, it's hard for us to find other podcast content that focuses solely on it. Yes, there are plenty of business and marketing podcasts that teach you how to mar…

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How to Sell Like a Savage (Without Losing Your Soul) | Benjamin Dennehy E298 48:33

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Tired of sales advice that feels fake or just doesn’t work? In this episode, we’re joined by Benjamin Dennehy — widely known as the UK's most hated sales trainer — for a brutally honest conversation on what it really takes to sell like a savage without losing your integrity. We dive into: Why most salespeople are too soft (and what to do instead) T…

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The Harsh Truth about Multifamily Investing in 2025 | Neal Bawa E297 45:37

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If you're thinking about getting into real estate in 2025, this episode is non-negotiable. We’re joined by Neal Bawa, one of the most data-driven minds in multifamily investing, to break down what’s really happening in the market right now — and what that means for your money. We cover rising interest rates, shifting cap rates, where the smart mone…

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Episode #79: Kindness Elevates Entrepreneurs with Skye Michiels 54:05

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Send us a text If you're in real estate and from the Greater Philadelphia area, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who has not heard of Skye Michiels. From a super-successful real estate team leader and brokerage owner, to a nationally acclaimed speaker and coach; Skye's done it all in residential real estate. As a leader, Skye is kind, empathet…

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Built for More: How to Become the Main Character of Your Life | Ryan Bevilacqua E296 1:00:21

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Most people drift through life on autopilot. But what happens when you finally decide to take control and become the main character of your story? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Cory flips the mic to interview Ryan for a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, mindset, and the path to becoming the person your future depends on. They unpack…

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Why the Top 1% Keep Winning (And How You Can Too) | Austin Medlin E295 55:21

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Most people want success. But very few are wired to do what it takes to actually earn it. High performers are built differently. They carry an internal fire that doesn’t burn out. In this episode, we sit down with Austin Medlin — a high-ticket closer, deep thinker, and one of the most disciplined people we know. We dive into the psychology that dri…

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Episode #78: 3 Reasons Why Email Marketing is Valuable 35:58

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Send us a text Sean & Tim sit at the desk this week and talk about a business marketing strategy that has lost some luster over the past 10 years, but has recently been gaining lots of traction once again: Email Marketing. In this one, we talk about 3 reasons why email marketing is such a smart marketing tactic that a lot of people either overlook …

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Building Wealth Juice: The Power of Starting Before You’re “Ready” | E294 1:24:46

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In this special episode, we sat down with Ruben Kanya on his podcast In The Lab to share the real story behind Wealth Juice. We talk about how we went from college roommates and full-time W2 employees with a few rentals to building a real estate and media brand that now reaches hundreds of thousands each month. This conversation is a behind-the-sce…

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The $100M Skill Most Entrepreneurs Ignore | Jason Drees E293 55:08

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What if the key to success isn’t working harder… but thinking differently? In this episode, we sit down with Do the Impossible author and elite mindset coach Jason Drees to unpack the hidden patterns that separate high performers from everyone else. Jason reveals why most people are chasing goals that don’t even belong to them — and how to shift yo…

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Episode #77: Be Honest, Laugh Often, and Help Others with Lisa Murphy 48:29

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Send us a text Sean & Tim were lucky enough this week to sit down with a local, real estate legend: Lisa Murphy. Lisa is a hard worker, loyal advocate, and a complete self-starter. Her story about buying a Shore house, not being thrilled with her agent, and then just going out and getting her license, is enough to motivate you. In this episode, we …

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How to Raise Millions for Real Estate (Without a Huge Network) | Hunter Thompson E292 1:07:59

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Think you need a massive network to raise millions in real estate? Think again. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Hunter Thompson — capital raising expert, author of Raising Capital for Real Estate, and founder of RaiseMasters — to reveal the exact strategies that helped him raise over $100 million from everyday investors. They break down the ps…

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The AI Blueprint Every Real Estate Investor Needs in 2025 | Carrie Soave E291 51:39

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AI is disrupting real estate faster than anyone expected — and the people who ignore it are getting left behind. In this episode, we sit down with AI strategist and entrepreneur Carrie Soave to reveal how agents, investors, and entrepreneurs are using artificial intelligence to save time, generate higher-quality leads, and build scalable businesses…

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Episode #76: What is the difference between a "Scarcity" and "Abundance" mindset? 35:16

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Send us a text As much as Sean & Tim joke about "glass half-empty" and "glass half-full," we both believe in the abundance mindset. In other words, "There is plenty of business for everyone." Again, just our own perspectives; there is no right or wrong way to look at business. On this episode, we dive way down into the psychology behind why some be…

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Thinking About Starting or Buying a Business? Listen to This First | Alex Smereczniak E290 50:50

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What if buying a business was as easy as shopping for a home? After building and scaling LaundroLab into a 7-figure franchise, Alex Smereczniak realized how broken the franchise-buying process really was — so he launched Franzy, an AI-powered platform aiming to simplify franchising forever. In this episode, Alex shares how he built a successful ser…

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He Walked Away from a 7-figure Salary to Start an Airbnb Business with His Wife | Michael Chang E289 44:07

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What would make someone walk away from a 7-figure salary? For Michael Chang, the answer was freedom. In this episode, we sit down with Michael to unpack his bold transition from investment banking to full-time real estate entrepreneur, and how he built a profitable short-term rental business alongside his wife. He shares the pivotal mindset shifts,…

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Episode #75: Executing Events & Building Community with Josh Buchter & Beth Williams 1:00:41

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Send us a text While Josh Buchter & Beth Williams are heavily focused on the real estate industry, they also work with salespeople, contractors, and small business owners in other industries. More or less, their company's model is to promote and market small business owners of all kinds: carpet cleaners, credit repair, barber shops, etc. As world t…