Best Don Wenner Podcasts (2025)

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Lonnie Gienger Ep. 39 | Finding Your Family Compass 39:26

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Learn more at: https://dlpcapital.com/events Learn More About Lonnie's Webinar Series: https://lonniegienger.com/webinarBy Lonnie Gienger, Don Wenner

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Mark Batterson Ep. 38 | Running to the Roar 31:48

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In this episode of the Elite Impact Podcast, Don Wenner sits down with best-selling author and pastor Mark Batterson. Join us as Mark shares powerful insights on faith, leadership, and how to tackle life’s biggest challenges head-on. We dive into his personal journey, the principles that have guided his leadership at National Community Church, and …

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John C. Maxwell Ep. 37 | A Path Beyond Sucess 39:05

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In this special episode of the Elite Impact Podcast, Don Wenner is joined by leadership legend John C. Maxwell for an insightful discussion on the transformative power of leadership and faith. The episode, titled "Charting a Path Beyond Success," dives into EQUIP's Beyond Success Program, which focuses on adding value to people’s lives through smal…

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Lloyd Reeb Ep. 36 | On Purpose: Shaping Success, Joy & Significance 40:10

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Join Don Wenner, CEO and Founder of DLP Capital, as he sits down with Lloyd Reeb, Founding Partner of the Halftime Institute, to explore how to live with purpose and create lasting significance. In this episode, Don and Lloyd share their insights on redefining success at mid-life, offering practical advice on channeling your achievements into meani…

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Jon Gordon Ep. 35 | Building a Postive Organization 34:55

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In this episode of the Elite Impact Podcast, host Don Wenner sits down with best-selling author Jon Gordon to delve into his recent speaking engagement at the DLP Capital Building an Extraordinary Family event. Jon shares insights from his powerful presentation, offering strategies for creating strong family bonds and fostering resilience. The conv…

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John C. Maxwell Ep. 34 | High Road Leadership - A Live D4g Event 55:22

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Join Don and the team at DLP Capital for a unique opportunity to engage in an intimate discussion with bestselling author and renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell at our leadership and personal development book club, Driven 4 Greatness (D4G).We will delve into his book, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides, e…

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Alex Sifakis Ep. 33 | Reimagining the River City 34:29

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Alex Sifakis of JWB Capital and Don have teamed up and funded Gateway Jax, a dramatic revitalization project for downtown Jacksonville. In this episode they dig into Alex's roots in Jacksonville, the plans for the revitalization project and much more!About Alex: As a founding partner of JWB Real Estate Capital, Alex Sifakis is the company’s visiona…

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Brett Swarts Ep. 32 | Deferring Taxes Not Your Future 24:51

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Brett is a Deferred Sales Trust™ Trustee, DST expert, capital gains tax deferral expert, investment real estate expert, multifamily broker, and the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions – a company helping individuals to defer capital gains tax on the sale of their highly appreciated assets, eliminate the need for a 1031 exchange, and unlock trans…

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Andrew Young - Managing Partner of NorthRock Companies | TLS249 51:06

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21 Projects and $1.3Billion in 4 Years In this interview, Andrew Young, the founder and CEO of NorthRock Companies, shares his journey in the real estate industry, starting from his false start in the space to building a substantial portfolio of over 6,000 units and a billion dollars in acquisitions in just a few years. He talks about the challenge…

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Don Wenner - Founder and CEO of DLP Capital | TLS248 58:45

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$4 Billion in AUM, Raising $474 Million in One Year, Building an Elite Organization Starting a real estate business is challenging, but with the right advice and support, it can be a rewarding experience. In this episode, I speak with Don Wenner, the founder of DLP Real Estate Capital and the author of a new book entitled “Building an Elite Organiz…

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Whitney Sewell Ep. 31 | Adopting a Purpose 44:35

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After years of service to his country and communities—including in the military and in law enforcement—Whitney Sewell turned to real estate as a path to create wealth that impacts his family and the global orphan crisis. Now, he’s CEO of Life Bridge Capital with $400 million in multifamily assets, an Elite Member of DLP Capital, and a founder of Om…

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Sam Rust - Managing Parter at Lifebridge Capital | TLS247 48:19

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13 Deals & $400 Million in AUM in 4 Years, Integrating Property Management, Strategies for Navigating 2023 Are you looking to transition into real estate investing but don't know where to start? Today's guest Sam Rust is a managing partner at Life Bridge Capital and a full-time investor in commercial real estate. Sam graduated from Thomas Edison St…

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Ryan Tobias - Managing Partner at Triad Real Estate Partners | TLS246 51:56

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21 Projects & 1.5B in Acquisitions; Ground Up Multifamily Development; Opportunity Zones; Transition from Broker to Developer For many brokers, transitioning into investing can be a natural career progression, but it may be difficult to take the first step. In today's episode, I talk with Ryan Tobias, a Founding Partner at Triad Real Estate Partner…

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Charlie Engle Ep. 30 | Running Towards Greatness 29:25

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Charlie Engle, is a world-renowned ultramarathon runner, and one of the final three finalists in the Big Backyard Ultra, an arduous race of 100 miles in 24 loops over 24 hours. Running has saved this former prison inmate’s sanity and has given him new focus. Charlie will be one of DLP's Capital's Keynote speakers at our March Elite and Prosperity L…

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The Benefits of Build-to-Rent Development | Andy McMullen TLS245 47:08

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In this episode of the "The Lead Sponsor" podcast, Andy McMullen, Managing Partner at Legacy Acquisitions, explores the benefits of Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments. BTR is a new concept in the real estate world, where purpose-built rental properties are designed to provide long-term, high-quality housing to tenants. Andy walks us through how legac…

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7 Deals, $220 MM, Moving from Broker to Lead Sponsor, Finding Partners and Deals - with Dan Salonis | TLS243 44:52

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Dan oversees all aspects of the Progress Realty Partners’ Based out of New Jersey, operations, including investment strategy, asset management and tenant negotiations. June 2019, 7 Properties, 220MM Total 70 Lead sponsor. Show Highlights: Business Overview Yield Driven Private Equity Firm Industrial, Retail Centers, Multiamily East Coast, Demograph…

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Nick Buettner Ep. 29 | Discovering Blue Zones 26:59

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Do you think you will live to be 90? In today's episode Bo Parfet sit downs with Program Director for Blue Zones Nick Buettner, who is actively trying to make living to 100 a common scenario. Blue Zones is a community focused organization that seeks to increase the overall health of communities and the people living in them with research and data d…

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$450M over 65 Projects, Flex Industrial/Medical Office, Institutional Investors vs Private Investors with Brian C. Adams | TLS242 51:30

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Brian C. Adams is the President and Founder of Excelsior Capital, Based out of Nashville TN. Excelsior is a private equity firm that has acquired over 65 Total Projects worth over $450M in Acquisition Value Show Highlights: Business Overview Syndication Model versus Fund Model Type of assets they focus on. How his leadership team is structured Mark…

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Jim Sheils Ep. 28 | Becoming Legendary at Home 24:35

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On today's podcast, Jim Sheils Founder of 18 Summers and the Author of "The Family Board Meeting" talks with guest host Bo Parfet about why it is so important for entrepreneurs to be as engaged in the dining room as they are in corner office.Join us as we talk about all the ways we can make an ELITE IMPACT in business, investing, real estate, socia…

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Successfully Navigating Recessions with a Data Driven Approach - with Bruce Fraser | TLS241 34:05

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Bruce Fraser is a former hedge fund manager who, after trading to all-time highs during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, directed his attention to building a portfolio of hard assets. Bruce has been a full-time entrepreneur and investor fiduciary since 2000. He oversees the management of approximately $750M in investor assets. He has overseen over o…

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Real Estate Financing Secrets: How to Structure Deals - with Rob Beardsley | TLS240 46:15

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Rob is a Principal at Lone Star Capital where he oversees acquisitions and capital markets for the firm and has acquired over $350M of multifamily real estate. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting, The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifam…

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19 Deals, $232 Million, Utilizing Ukrainian Refugee Labor, and Critical Asset Management Reports - with Iven Vian | TLS239 56:53

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Iven Vian is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Anthem Capital. Having retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force after 20 years, he is passionate about the operational excellence and execution of his apartment communities and their impact on their surrounding communities. Iven’s mission is to grow Anthem Apartments to 300 commun…

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$450M in Real Estate Projects, Strong Towns Development Concept, and Virtual Cold Calling Team - with Thomas Staub | TLS238 43:29

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Guest Bio: Tom Staub is the CEO and Managing Principal of Red Oak Development Group, overseeing project underwriting, financial planning, debt and equity strategy, company expansion, and project development. Tom has 15 years of business expertise and focuses on project viability, partnerships, and investor relations. Red Oak has funded eight projec…

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Buying 1 Billion in 5 Years; Navigating the 2008 Recession; Explosive Growth Strategies - with Gideon Pfeffer | TLS237 52:39

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Guest Bio: Gideon Pfeffer serves as the CEO and Managing Partner for The GSH Group, a full-service real estate investment firm focusing on existing residential multi-family apartment communities. Gideon is responsible for strategic partnership initiatives and ventures, equity and debt opportunities, overseeing investment performance, and approving …

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30 Years, 2 Billion in Acquisitions; Pooled Investment Funds; Fund Administration - with Matt Burk | TLS236 39:36

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Guest Bio: Matt Burk is the CEO of Fairway America and Chairman of its affiliate, Verivest. Originally founding Fairway Financial Services in 1992, Mr. Burk has led their growth from a small operation to the robust market leaders they are today. He is a passionate industry coach, advising many middle-market real estate entrepreneurs, fund managers,…

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$300 Million in Mobile Home Parks; Park Management Strategies, 270 Unit MHP Case Study - with Sam Hales | TLS235 46:54

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Sam Hales is a Private Equity Real Estate fund manager with $300M+ AUM and Founder of the Saratoga Group. Saratoga Group was established in 2011 and is exclusively focused on the purchase, revitalization, and operation of Mobile Home Communities. Show Highlights: - Overview of Sam's company (Saratoga Group) - 6100 lots - across 17 states - 97 commu…

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Selling a 5000 Unit Portfolio; 1000 Units from Mom & Pop Owners; Successful Partnership Structures - with Stewart Beal | TLS234 50:10

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Stewart Beal is a serial entrepreneur who brings extensive management, marketing, and leadership abilities to all Beal Capital projects. Stewart has been actively involved in real estate, construction, acquisition, development, and management since 1997. When he was nineteen years old, Stewart founded Beal Properties, LLC, and has since founded mor…

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From Fix & Flip to $350M Portfolio of Mobile Home Parks and Self Storage - with Jeremiah Boucher | TLS233 44:48

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Jeremiah Boucher is a value investor who specializes in the acquisition and development of alternative commercial real estate assets. He learned the real estate business from the ground up and currently owns and operates a $350M portfolio of high-performing commercial properties. He has had a hand in retail, office, industrial, multi-family, single…

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Aaron Bare Ep. 27 | Growing Exponentially 26:48

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Bo Parfet talks to Aaron Bare about how the biggest companies still are not "thinking big" on today's episode. They discuss Aaron's background and how to mobilize his Exponential Theory into your business practice.About Aaron: Aaron Bare is a Change Agent, Human Profit Center, Strategic Facilitator, and the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and #1 Am…

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From a Duplex to $390M Portfolio; A-class Value-add Strategy; and 12-Month Market Prediction - with Vehano Joseph | TLS232 49:17

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Vehano is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Dreamstone, a rapidly growing multifamily investment firm with bases in Atlanta, Nashville, and Tampa MSA’s. Under his leadership, Dreamstone has moved from emerging to an established player in the multifamily space. Prior to launching Dreamstone, Vehano, Chartered Accountant/CPA from Cape Tow…

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$700M in Self Storage & Mobile Home Parks; Unique Management Strategies; and Deep Value Add Self Storage Case Study - with Ryan Smith | TLS231 40:16

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Ryan Smith is the co-manager of multiple investment funds, which specialize in investing, both directly and indirectly, in mobile home parks and self-storage assets representing more than 20,000 units located in more than 25 states. Mr. Smith graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. An athlete, he was h…

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$250M Portfolio of Student Housing and Multifamily, and Sourcing True Off-Market Deals - with Alix Kogan | TLS230 34:48

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Alix has been involved in real estate, construction, and development for the last 20 years. Alix started his career in Colorado founding his own high-end construction company and grew it to be the largest and most successful firm in Southwest Colorado. After 20 years in Colorado, Alix had a successful sale and liquidity event in late 2019. Shortly …

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$200MM in Deep Value-Add Multifamily Infused with Technology - with Steve Gesis | TLS 229 46:58

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Steven is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of all teams within Smartland. As EVP Steven is the catalyst for all department directors to ensure the Smartland vision and Smartland standards are being implemented and adhered to. Prior to joining Smartland, Steven was an Operations Administrator at the Cleveland Clinic, where he …

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1100 Units Without Raising Equity, New Development versus Value-Add Deals, and The Biggest Opportunity in the Down Market - with Ryan Lawless | TLS228 34:42

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Ryan Lawless, Founder and Managing Principal of Renegade Capital, has over 12 years experience as a Principal in entrepreneurial real estate. His career started in 2011 with just $10,000 in capital saved from his college bartending job. That first investment, totaling just $35,000, became the framework of his thesis that still remains today - ident…

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Gary Brecka Ep. 26 | Snacking on Health 38:16

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Gary shares how he previously worked in mortality and was able to predict when someone would die, yet he parlayed that work into his life’s mission today to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. The episode covers the vital importance of oxygen and raw materials in our bodies as well as the 8Fs from the Elite Execution System’s Persona…

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The Key Principal Business Model - Bringing Net-worth, Liquidity, and Experience to Syndication Deals - with Mike Desrosiers | TLS227 29:46

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Mike is the CEO of Growth Capital Group a multifamily investment firm that has acquired 12 assets, over 1000 units and over $100M in value. GCP acquires cash-flowing multifamily properties in growing US markets. We specialize in value add properties that provide an opportunity to renovate units, bring rents to market values, and sell at a substanti…

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$300 Million in Self Storage Development and Value-Add, The Coming Asset Value Adjustment, and Disposition Regrets - with Jacob Vanderslice | TLS 226 36:07

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Jacob Vanderslice is Principal at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. By focusing on this conservative and growing real estate sector, VanWest has established a track record with over $195mm i…

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Dr. Vincent Giampapa & Greg Shindler Ep. 25 | Anti-Aging Technology is Here 26:37

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The Impact with Don Wenner Podcast is all about the stories of people who have made a difference. In this episode, Don interviews Dr. Vincent Giampapa, M.D, F.A.C.S, an Anti-aging Physician, Cellular Aging Expert and Greg Shindler, CEO of RMI International. Today's episode focused on the remarkable advancements in anti-aging technology and how it c…

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Selling Everything in Late 2007, Acquiring Over 2000 Units Since 2010 and His Thoughts on the Turbulent Economy Ahead - with Bruce Fraser | TLS225 34:05

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Bruce Fraser is a former hedge fund manager who, after trading to all-time highs during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, directed his attention to building a portfolio of hard assets. Bruce has been a full-time entrepreneur and investor fiduciary since 2000. He oversees the management of approximately $750M in investor assets. He has overseen over o…

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Real Estate Syndication Structures, Rules, & Red Flags with Expert Securities Attorney - Mauricio Rauld | TLS224 40:55

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Mauricio is the founder and CEO of Premier Law Group, a boutique securities law firm. As a nationally recognized expert on private placements, Mauricio works with elite entrepreneurs who seek to increase and protect their wealth through syndications. Mauricio specializes in Reg D exempt offerings and educates investors from around the world on how …

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$90 Million in Mobile Home and Self Storage Deals Direct From Owner, Building an Overseas Acquisitions Team, & The Unmanned Management Model - with Andrew Keel | TLS 223 37:51

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Andrew Keel is the CEO of Keel Team, LLC, a ‘MHU Top 100’ owner of manufactured housing communities with over 2,000 lots under management. His team currently manages over 30 manufactured housing communities and 9 self-storage facilities across more than ten states. Andrew's current commercial real estate portfolio totals $92M+ in assets under manag…

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2 Billion in Multifamily, Avoiding Vertical Integration, & Focusing on A-Class Deals - with Michael Becker | TLS222 35:13

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Michael Becker is a Co-Founder & Principal at SPI Advisory, LLC and heads SPI’s Dallas, Texas office where he oversees all aspects of the business. Over the last 10 years, Michael and SPI Advisory have acquired over $2 billion in Multifamily Real Estate and currently have about 6000+ units under management. Join Our Passive Investor Network Downloa…

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James Mault Ep. 24 | The Impact of Healthcare 50:08

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The Impact with Don Wenner Podcast is all about the stories of people who have made a difference. In this episode, host Bo Parfet interviews James Mault, MD, a medical pioneer whose work has had a profound impact on the field of medicine. James shares his story of how he became interested in medicine, the major breakthroughs he's made in his career…

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24 Deals Worth $650M, Adapting to the Economic Winter, & Single Asset versus Multi-Asset Funds - with Vikram Raya | TLS221 34:38

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Vikram is a trained cardiologist and functional medicine physician. He is an international speaker, high-performance coach, and avid real estate investor. He has been active in multifamily real estate since 2015 and is a Founding Partner and CEO of Viking Capital Investments. As a real estate private equity firm, Viking Capital over 5000 units and …

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Remote Investing, 100% Return of Equity Model, Combining Investing and Charity - with Preston Spainhour | TLS220 32:29

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Preston is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Well Capital, an impact-driven investment firm. With the support of their Impact Investor Community, Well Capital has funded 5 wells in 3rd world countries through their charitable partner, Charity: Water. Well, Capital is also quickly gaining recognition for their 10-year investment model, a differen…

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Choosing Self Storage over Multifamily, Maximizing Self Storage Deal Flow, and the Top 3 “Hot Deal” Metrics to track - with Kris Bennet | TLS219 38:59

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Kris is a Self-Storage Managing Partner at PassiveInvesting.com where he leads deal sourcing, broker relations, and overall strategy for their self-storage investment funds. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he served as a Fund Manager for the university’s private equity real estate fund. Kris resides in Charlotte, NC, where he enjoys spendi…

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Deep Value-Add Deals, Successfully Investing 1700 Miles Away, & Securing Preferred Equity through Funds and Family Offices - with Michael Gilman | TLS218 41:51

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I have built a business from the ground up with my own capital while working as a w2( attorney) including affiliated property management and construction company. Spent close to a decade investing with my own capital before starting to pool capital 2 years ago, which allowed us to exponentially scale. We are on the path to closing $100m of real est…

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Acquiring Half a Billion in Self Storage, High Growth Culture, & The Path to a $5B Portfolio - with Ryan Gibson | TLS217 45:36

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Ryan Gibson is the Chief Investment Officer and the Co-Founder of SIG. He has organized over $30M of private equity for Spartan’s projects. Ryan has experience managing the development of SIGs projects in challenging markets. For SIG, Ryan is responsible for investor relations and capital raises for projects. Ryan is also a highly experienced comme…