Welcome to the Live Fearlessly podcast with your host Dr. Benjamin Ritter. The Live Fearlessly podcast is focused on highlighting the stories of intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs that are truly living for themselves. Our mission is to inspire others to do the same, at work and in life. Interested in learning more, go to www.liveforyourselfconsulting.com/ If you enjoy the show please share with a friend and leave a review on iTunes. — Dr. Benjamin Ritter, author of Becoming Fearless, and founde ...
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The Step UP - Where Leaders, Talent Managers and Leadership Development pros find expert tips for Leadership excellence
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About the Podcast The Step Up brings together experts who help leaders elevate their impact. Each 45-minute episode features conversations with thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators who are changing how we think about leadership development and helping leaders step up their game. Why This Podcast Exists Throughout my career—from my time at organizations like Korn Ferry, Cargill, General Mills, and Buffalo Wild Wings to my current work as an independent leadership consultant—I've wit ...
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The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast is about helping you achieve financial independence and control your time through apartment building investing. Michael Blank interviews experts in real estate, business, and investing. From learning how to invest in multifamily real estate to navigating entrepreneurship, you will learn the keys to success in your journey towards financial freedom. Previous guests include Grant Cardone, Robert Kiyosaki, Ken McElroy, Robert Helms, Brand ...
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Taking the Leap: Are You Empowered or Just Fearful at Work? with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
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Four Days, Full Hearts: Morganne August on The Secret Sauce to Happy Employees
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50:38Morganne August is a former English teacher who found herself in digital marketing and account management by way of a few local startups. Driven by curiosity and the value of lifelong learning, Morganne enjoyed the fast-paced startup environment, but always found herself more interested in the company-employee relationship than in driving leads. Sh…
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In this special market outlook session, Michael Blank breaks down the current state of the multifamily investing landscape—and explains why Q4 2025 may present one of the best buying opportunities we've seen in over a decade. Despite high interest rates and ongoing fear in the media, Michael shares why the smart money is moving back into multifamil…
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Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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LFY FF - You Already Know How to Be Happy at Work
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3:10Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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MB492: Raising $50M in 2 Years: Capital Raising Blueprint - With Jeremy Dyer
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44:28Most people raising capital are doing it completely wrong. They focus on flashy decks, mass emails, and trying to “look big”—but investors can smell the inauthenticity from a mile away. Jeremy Dyer took a different approach. He raised $50M in under 2 years by leading with trust, transparency, and one-on-one conversations—all while holding down a fu…
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No More Backseat Driving: How to Shape Your Career Destiny with Randi Roberts
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38:27Randi Roberts built a remarkable 30-year career in Pharmaceuticals, rising from Sales Representative to Vice President and Business Unit Head at one of the world's largest pharma companies before serving as Chief Commercial Officer for a start-up. Along the way, she started and ran two businesses. Her journey through four companies (large and small…
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After selling her first travel company Under Canvas in 2018, for more than $100 million, Sarah Dusek launched Enygma Ventures a US based venture capital fund to invest in Africa’s talented female entrepreneurs and contribute towards rectifying the great funding imbalance. Over the last 5 years Sarah’s work has impacted over 10,000 entrepreneurs who…
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MB491: How to Scale Without Hustling Harder: In-House Teams, Smarter Capital, and Fast Execution—With Kent Ritter
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39:55Think you need 10 years of house flipping before you can go big in real estate? In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Kent Ritter—Founder of Hudson Investing and host of Ritter on Real Estate—who scaled from solo operator to managing 2,000+ units and leading his own in-house property management firm. He didn’t wait for permission. He didn’t…
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LFY FF - The 3 Critical Tips to Stop Procrastinating
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4:34Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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Unlocking Leadership: Kristofer O'Brien on How Coaching Can Transform Your Team
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38:39Guest Bio: As the Director of Global Talent Management, Kristofer O’Brien is an executive coach, management consultant, talent partner, sits on the Enterprise Learning Council and seasoned team leader with over 20 years of experience. He leverages his expertise in creating environments that foster superior performance to empower leaders to believe …
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MB490: $300M Investor's 10 Rules to Get Your Money Right - With Michael Blank
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16:27Most people are playing the wrong money game—trading time for income, saving their way to retirement, and hoping it adds up by 65. In this episode, $300M multifamily investor Michael Blank shares the 10 money rules that helped him escape the rat race and build scalable, passive wealth through real estate. You’ll learn why flipping houses, single-fa…
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The Art of Connection: Judy Shen-Fillerman on How to Lead with Humanity
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46:20Judy’s mission is to catalyze leaders of all backgrounds to be their very best and to help organizations build a workplace ecosystem that allows all individuals to thrive. Judy is passionate to help “culture-crossers” (women, persons of color, first gen and global professionals) express their Best Self to achieve their highest potential. She also e…
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MB489: Keep More. Pay Less. Scale Faster. How Smart Investors Save Six Figures on Taxes with Cost Segregation - With Sean Graham
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33:05If you’re serious about building wealth through real estate, you can’t afford to ignore the tax side. In this episode, CPA and active investor Sean Graham breaks down how cost segregation and bonus depreciation can save you (and your investors) tens or even hundreds of thousands in taxes—without changing your investment strategy. We cover how to us…
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Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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The Talent Management Machine: Are We Just Ticking Boxes? with Marc Effron
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44:03Marc founded the Talent Strategy Group and advises the world’s premier companies, governments, foundations, NGOs and not-for-profit organizations. He is regarded as a trusted counselor to organizations on their most sensitive talent issues. He co-founded the Talent Management Institute, now the world’s most popular executive education program on ta…
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MB488: How to Use Your Retirement Funds to Invest in Apartments (No Wall Street or UBIT) - With Damion Lupo
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28:57Don’t forget to grab your free book! www.TheMichaelBlank.com/QRP Most people don’t know this—but you can invest your IRA or 401(k) in real estate instead of leaving it trapped in mutual funds. In this episode, I’m joined by Damion Lupo, founder of eQRP, to explain exactly how to unlock your retirement savings and use them to invest in apartments, s…
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Power Skills: Why They Matter More Than Your Degree with Scott Jeffrey Miller
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47:56Capping a 25-year career as a chief marketing officer and executive vice president of business development, Scott Jeffrey Miller currently serves as FranklinCovey's senior advisor on thought leadership. As a senior advisor, Scott leads the strategy and development of the firm's Speakers Bureau and the production of podcasts, webcasts, and best-sell…
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MB487: How This Deal Maker Scaled to 700 Units and Raised $20M—With Chad Schieler
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33:30In just a few years, Chad Schieler went from zero to over 700 units, ditching his high-paying W2 job to build a real syndication business from scratch. And he did it the hard way - solo, self-funded, and battle-tested. In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Chad to unpack the gritty, unfiltered truth behind the rise of Focus Capital. They di…
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Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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From Procrastination to Action: Jurgen Bank on Getting Out of Your Own Way
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37:00Jurgen Bank is a consultant and coach with over 20 years experience. Originally trained in Germany, for a very long time in the USA, he has consulted with dozens of the Global Fortune 1000 companies, in the US, India, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all over Europe. He and I met over 15 years ago when we were colleagues at what became Korn Ferry. …
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Blayne Smith is a West Point graduate and former Army Special Forces officer who has transitioned into a highly effective business and social impact leader. He is a cofounder and principal at Applied Leadership Partners and the director for health and well-being at the George W. Bush Institute. Blayne also serves on the board of the Armed Services …
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MB486: How to Identify a Good Market for Real Estate Investing (And Where We’re Buying in 2025)
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28:51This is one of the most tactical, eye-opening conversations we’ve had on market selection. Market selection can make or break your deal before you ever sign a contract. And right now, it’s not just about job growth or population trends anymore. In this episode, Michael Blank is joined by Andrew Meyers, Director of Acquisitions at Nighthawk Equity, …
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Words Matter: Real Talk with Kyle Courtaway
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50:18Kyle Courtaway has over 25 years of experience working in all areas of strategic talent management including succession planning, high potential identification, competency alignment, performance management systems, executive coaching, 360° instrumentation, intact leadership team development, and key talent development. Kyle’s previous roles have in…
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MB485: The Real Reason You’re Not Scaling — The Psychology of Impossible Goals - With Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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50:00If you’re trying to scale your real estate business and still asking “How do I do this?”, you’re already falling behind. In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, author of 10X Is Easier Than 2X and The Science of Scaling, explains why success in multifamily hinges on shifting from "how" to "who." Michael and Ben dig into why most investors get stuck on…
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LFY FF - Help! I'm Bored and Don't Know What To Do
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5:10Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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From Calling to Culture: Geoffrey Roche on Building a Workforce that Belongs
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45:28Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA, is the son of a nurse, healthcare expert, diversity advocate, and education enthusiast, presently serving as the inaugural North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers. In this role, he leads all national workforce development strategy and partnerships to advance a sustainable future-ready healthca…
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MB484: The Asset Class Most Multifamily Investors Overlook—That Could Help You Scale Faster - With Cody Payne
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39:25Small Bay Industrial (a.k.a. Flex Space) wasn’t on your radar—and for good reason. But what if the most overlooked asset class in commercial real estate turned out to be one of the most profitable? In this episode, Cody Payne, SVP at Colliers, breaks down why Small Bay Flex Industrial is quietly exploding—and why more active and passive investors a…
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Catch the Wave: Lorelei Whitney on Building a Leadership Legacy
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39:06Lorelei Whitney, CEO of Wave Leader Consulting, partners with business leaders to propel successful strategies and high performance through culture, change leadership, strategic talent management, and diverse, equitable and inclusive teams. Her balanced focus on people and drive for results, moves others to action. Her influential approach is busin…
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MB483: 33,000 Units Later: What Smart Passive Investors Really Want—and How Great Operators Deliver It - With Jeff Gleiberman
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34:25What does it take to scale from a 38-unit syndication to 33,000 units across six states—and still never lose investor capital? Jeff Gleiberman of MG Properties breaks it down. In this episode, Jeff shares the core principles that helped his family-run firm grow into one of the top 50 apartment owners in the U.S. You'll hear how they’ve weathered mu…
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LFY FF - The #1 Question You Need to Ask Yourself to Explore Your Intentions
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3:22Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Andy Storch on How to Take Charge of Your Path
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42:34Andy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. He is the author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, which is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures. Andy is also the host of three podcasts, including The …
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Mark A. Samuel is first and foremost a dad, then a health and fitness enthusiast, and an entrepreneur with 20 years of start-up experience. He’s currently working on a new CPG snack brand, MARK'S, with the goal of being in market by summer. Additionally, he also works on growth initiatives for Siddhi Capital (a VC firm), and hosts a CPG founder-foc…
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MB482: How I’d Raise Capital Today Without a Track Record: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
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27:43If you think you need experience, deals, or wealthy connections to raise capital… think again. In this episode, Michael Blank walks through exactly how first-time investors are raising $500K to $1M in 60 days—even without a track record. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, start conversations without being salesy, and build unstoppable momentum…
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Getting Real: Sarah Bridges on Starting Where You Are in Leadership
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33:59Dr. Sarah Bridges, PhD, is the founder and leader of Bridges, with 25 years’ experience as a psychologist, executive coach, speaker, writer and leadership advisor. Dr. Bridges is known for offering challenging, yet practical, solutions to help people break through their own assumptions, discover their potential and build cohesive teams. One of the …
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MB481: 50 Rapid-Fire Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask (And Every Active Investor Must Answer)
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37:08What should you really ask before wiring $100K into a multifamily deal? In this special episode, Michael sits down with Nighthawk’s Garrett Lynch and Drew Kniffin to run through 50 of the most important questions every passive investor should be asking—and every active investor should know how to answer. From deal structure and cash flow mechanics …
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LFY FF - The Importance of Sacrifice to Achieve Your Goals
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2:05Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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Go Full Idiot: Rick Lozano on The Secret Sauce to Authentic Leadership
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46:34Authenticity is the name of the game, and if you want to bring something to life, you can't go half idiot—you gotta commit 100%. In this episode, we dive into the art of going "all in" with our ideas, inspired by the worlds of improv and comedy. Our guest, Rick Lozano, shares his journey of merging music with leadership and talent development, illu…
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MB480: From Solo Deals to 1,000+ Units: The Mindset and Partnerships That Changed Everything - With Eric Nelson
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39:45Eric Nelson thought buying one rental a year would lead to financial freedom. But after years of grinding, he realized he was just building another job. In this episode, Eric breaks down how he shifted from single-family rentals to a 1,000+ unit multifamily portfolio—and why mindset, mentorship, and the right partnerships made all the difference. W…
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From Rookie to Rockstar: Kristine Engman on Her Journey to Building High-Performing Teams
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44:56Authenticity is the name of the game in leadership, and today we’re diving deep into what that really means. We're chatting with Kristine Engman, a total rockstar in building high-performing teams, and trust me, she’s got some solid gold nuggets of wisdom to share. We tackle the idea that being vulnerable as a leader can actually pack a punch in bu…
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MB479: The Real Path to Wealth: From Flips to Commercial Real Estate - With Paul Moore
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41:09In this episode, Michael Blank is joined by seasoned investor Paul Moore, founder of Wellings Capital, to unpack the journey from flipping houses and chasing every real estate strategy… to raising over $200 million in capital and building a fund-based business that finally delivered real wealth. Paul shares how a single moment with a mentor forced …
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LFY FF - Find Your Ideal Career Through This One Exercise
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3:12Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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Step Up Your Game: Michael Stewart on Aligning Leadership Development with Organizational Goals
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40:27Michael Stewart, for the past 25 years, has consulted to hundreds of organizations ranging from the Fortune 50 to small non-profits. He has partnered with numerous thought leaders and organizations including David Campbell, Marshall Goldsmith, Blanchard, CCL, Covey, Lominger, Korn/Ferry and others. He is known for data driven solutions that appeal …
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MB478: Retirement Is Stupid: 3 Myths That Are Stealing Your Freedom (And What to Do Instead)
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16:40Forget what you’ve been told about retirement. In this episode, Michael Blank breaks down why chasing the dream of sitting on a beach at 65 is not just outdated—it’s dangerous. He unpacks the flawed math behind 401(k)s, FIRE, and single-family rentals, and lays out a smarter, faster path to freedom through multifamily syndications. If you're a high…
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From Annual Agony to Quarterly Joy: JD Slaughter on Rethinking Feedback
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42:27JD Slaughter is a People and Talent Leader based in Arlington, VA. He is currently building a high performing organization at Huge. Previously he worked as a Consultant at Korn Ferry and CEB in Washington, DC. JD is all about driving growth through a strong culture and smart people strategies. He has a solid track record in every aspect of the Peop…
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As a thought leader focused on health, wellness, and the importance of gut health, I wanted to introduce you to David Istier, the founder of gutzy Organic—a brand that’s making waves in the wellness space by putting a fresh spin on gut health with delicious, on-the-go nutrition. David's journey to gut health began in a time of personal struggle. Fa…
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MB 477: From House Hack to 350 Units: How to Achieve Financial Freedom in a Tenant Friendly State - With Andrew Freed
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37:04How do you scale to 350 multifamily units in a high-regulation, tenant-friendly market like Massachusetts—starting with a single house hack and a HELOC? In this episode, Andrew Freed breaks down how he did exactly that. He shares how he transitioned from a high-paying W-2 to full-time real estate investor, why he leaned into a market most investors…
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LFY FF - Figuring Out What You Want to Do When You Grow Up
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3:58Welcome everyone to LFY Fearless Fridays where we offer a quick tip, exercise, or just a thought on how you can live more for yourselves. Today is your day and how can you make it fearless! Make sure to check out Dr. Ritter’s book, “Becoming Fearless: 65 Strategies to Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery” at liveforyourselfconsulting.com/becomin…
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Lead Like a Boss: Teresa Sande's Tips for Crushing Your Leadership Game
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44:24Speaker Teresa Sande is CEO and Founder of Mirror Mirror Strategies, and author of Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own your Success. Before publishing her book and launching her firm, she had a successful 25-year career with global corporate experience as an executive at companies like Intel, Capital One, Cargill, and UnitedHealth…
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MB476: The Capital Raising Playbook: How Marcin Drozdz Raised $100M+ to Scale Multifamily with Other People’s Money in Tough Markets - With Marcin Drozdz
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55:08In this episode of The Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Marcin Drozdz breaks down the exact playbook he used to raise over $100M for multifamily deals—even in challenging market conditions. He shares why multifamily remains the smartest path to financial freedom, how to raise capital without prior experience, and what new inves…
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