Best Jay Bourgana Podcasts (2026)

1
MB503: Why We’re Buying Businesses Now (And You Should Consider It Too) — With Jay Bourgana 49:00

Play Pause

3d ago49:00

49:00

In this episode, Michael sits down with Jay Bourgana, a turnaround expert and business builder who went from immigrant roots to overseeing $350M in real estate sales—and now focuses on acquiring and scaling profitable private businesses. Jay breaks down how buying established companies can accelerate wealth creation, how to structure acquisitions w…

1
MB505: The Relationship Habits That Shaped Our Success — With Michael & Vivian Blank 22:53

1h ago22:53

22:53

In this special and deeply personal episode, Michael sits down with his wife, Vivian Blank, to talk about life beyond real estate. From spending off-season time at Hilton Head to navigating marriage, goal-setting, communication, and long-term partnership, this conversation explores what it really takes to build a meaningful life together while purs…

1
MB504: How ChatGPT Gets Real Estate WRONG (and What Actually Works for 6-Figure Investors) - With Michael Blank 18:55

15h ago18:55

18:55

Have you ever asked ChatGPT how to make $10K per month in real estate? I did—and the advice it gave me is the same advice most new investors follow. Buy a few rentals, flip some houses, maybe try BRRRR or short-term rentals. The problem? That advice doesn’t actually work for busy six-figure earners who want financial freedom without adding another …

1
Why I Sold My Laundromat After Doubling Revenue (And What I’d Do Again) 55:54

14d ago55:54

55:54

Most people think the goal of buying a small business is to hold it forever. But sometimes the smartest move is knowing when the game has changed. In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with Artur Meyster to break down why he and his partner sold their laundromat after doubling revenue and what they would absolutely …

1
From Pig Science to 20 businesses: The Wildest Entrepreneur Story You’ve Never Heard 59:10

14d ago59:10

59:10

Most people think niche expertise limits your potential, but the truth is that the right leverage can turn even the most unexpected background into a global business engine. In this episode of Acquisition Collective, Jay Bourgana sits down with Márcio Gonçalves to unpack how a pig nutrition scientist built one of the wildest entrepreneur stories yo…

1
MB502: The $3B Investor Who Walked Away… and Ended Up Richer Than Ever - with Brad Johnson 38:14

10d ago38:14

38:14

In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Brad Johnson, a 20-year real estate investor who has managed over $3B in assets and successfully transitioned from mobile home park operator to full-time asset allocator. Brad shares how he built his career one deal at a time, the moment he walked away from investment banking, and how he engineered a li…

1
How a 29-Year-Old Veteran Bought a 40-Year-Old Cash Machine 51:22

17d ago51:22

51:22

Most people think the hardest part of buying a business is finding the deal, but the real test is stepping into ownership and making the business stronger than you found it. In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with James Smith to unpack how a 29 year old active duty soldier used acquisition entrepreneurship to buy…

1
How to Spot Invisible Risk Before You Buy a Business 55:16

18d ago55:16

55:16

Most buyers think the biggest risks in a business acquisition show up in the financials, but the real danger is everything you cannot see on a spreadsheet. In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with operational due diligence expert Mike White to break down how to identify invisible risk before you buy a business. Fr…

1
MB501: Interest Rates Down. Deals Up. Here’s What You MUST Know - With Brad Tacia and Jonathan Nichols 31:39

24d ago31:39

31:39

In this special mentor roundtable, Michael is joined by long-time advisors Brad Tacia and Jonathan Nichols to break down what’s happening in multifamily right now. They share the latest trends in deal flow, investor sentiment, capital raising, and student success—plus the strategies that are working best in today’s market. If you want a clear pictu…

1
How to Buy Online Businesses That Print Cash Flow 58:19

25d ago58:19

58:19

Most first-time buyers think online businesses are too volatile or too risky but the real danger is not knowing what you’re actually buying. In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with 17-year digital acquisitions veteran Brendan Lawrence to break down how to buy online businesses that truly print cash flow. From sma…

1
MB500: 500th Episode Special — My Honest Answers to Your Biggest Questions 25:04

24d ago25:04

25:04

To celebrate 500 episodes of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Podcast, Michael flips the script and answers your biggest questions. Listeners submitted their favorite episodes plus their most burning questions about scaling, quitting a W-2, raising capital, working with brokers, avoiding bad deals, parenting, mindset, and even… Michael’s net …

1
MB499: Swap Till You Drop: Building Wealth with Tax-Advantaged Real Estate – With Louis Rogers 39:49

1M ago39:49

39:49

What if you could build wealth through real estate… without paying taxes along the way? In this episode, Michael Blank welcomes Louis Rogers, founder of Capital Square and pioneer of the tenants-in-common model still widely referenced today. Lewis breaks down the simplicity of 1031 exchanges, why DSTs have replaced TICs, and how investors can event…

1
MB498: Unlock the $40 Trillion Secret Hiding in Retirement Accounts - With Kaaren Hall 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

Did you know there’s more than $40 trillion sitting in U.S. retirement accounts — most of which could be invested in real estate? In this episode, Michael Blank chats with Karen Hall, Founder of uDirect IRA and author of The BiggerPockets Guide to Self-Directed IRA Investing, to break down the rules, tax implications, and best practices that allow …

1
MB497: Engineer Closes $9.7M Deal in 4 Months: How Jordan McNeely Closed His First Multifamily Syndication - With Jordan McNeely 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

In this episode, Michael talks with Jordan McNeely, a former nuclear engineer who realized his rotating 12-hour shift job was draining his energy and keeping him from family life. That sparked his pursuit of passive income and a scalable path to financial freedom through multifamily real estate. Jordan dove into education, joined a mentoring progra…

1
MB496: Behind the Curtain: How We Actually Run Nighthawk Equity 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Ever wonder what really goes on inside a syndication company? In this rare behind-the-scenes episode, Michael Blank and his Nighthawk Equity business partner, Drew Niffin, pull back the curtain on how they operate their private equity firm — the wins, the painful lessons, and how they’ve adapted during the toughest market the multifamily industry h…

1
MB495: The $10M Idea That Made 20 Rentals Look Like a Waste of Time - With Andrew Reichert 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

Andrew Reichert, CEO of Birgo Capital, went from buying his first duplex with no money down to owning 3,000+ units worth over $300 million. But his journey wasn’t all smooth sailing - Andrew reveals how building a 20-rental portfolio nearly bankrupted him, the “$10M idea” that changed everything, and the lessons he learned scaling his business. Whe…

1
How to Protect Yourself Before You Close the Deal 57:48

2M ago57:48

57:48

Most first-time buyers think the danger ends once the LOI is signed but that’s when the real risk begins. In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with Harvard Law grad and M&A attorney Bill Barlow to unpack how to protect yourself before you close the deal. From one bad clause to a poorly structured agreement, a dream…

1
MB494: What Billionaire Investors Really Want (And How to Work With Them) - With Richard Wilson 42:51

2M ago42:51

42:51

Economic pressure is shrinking returns and tightening capital—but there’s a smarter way forward. In this episode, Michael Blank reconnects with Richard Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, to explore how multifamily operators can add new strategic layers—not abandon their base. Richard explains why family offices are focusing less on projecte…

1
MB493: 2025 Q4 Market Outlook 26:25

2M ago26:25

26:25

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…

1
MB492: Raising $50M in 2 Years: Capital Raising Blueprint - With Jeremy Dyer 44:28

3M ago44:28

44:28

Most 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…

1
MB491: How to Scale Without Hustling Harder: In-House Teams, Smarter Capital, and Fast Execution—With Kent Ritter 39:55

3M ago39:55

39:55

Think 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…

1
How He Scaled a Sales Team from $10M to $80M 1:19:54

3M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Learn how to scale a sales team from $10M to $80M in revenue. In this episode of Acquisition Collective, Jay Bourgana interviews Chandra Rao, who reveals the systems, culture, and recruiting strategies he used to build a high-performance sales organization. From setting up “one-call close” systems, to hiring the right sales profiles, to designing i…

1
From Care Worker to Private Equity Payout 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

In this episode of Acquisition Collective, Jay Bourgana sits down with Paul Gallagher to unpack his journey from care worker to private equity payout. Paul built a healthcare company from scratch, scaling to 32 locations and 140 caregivers before selling in his 30s. He reveals the highs of the exit, the lows of post-sale life, and the hard-won less…

1
MB490: $300M Investor's 10 Rules to Get Your Money Right - With Michael Blank 16:27

3M ago16:27

16:27

Most 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…

1
MB489: Keep More. Pay Less. Scale Faster. How Smart Investors Save Six Figures on Taxes with Cost Segregation - With Sean Graham 33:05

3M ago33:05

33:05

If 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…

1
From Rookie deal to $17,000,000 in revenue 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

In this episode of Acquisition Collective, Jay Bourgana interviews Chandra Rao about his journey from rookie deal to $17,000,000 in revenue. What started as a risky first purchase turned into a masterclass on business acquisition, culture, and scaling. From losing $300K in year one, to uncovering fraud, to building systems that generate consistent …

1
How I Bought 10 Franchise Locations (and What I Regret) 1:31:01

4M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

In this episode of Acquisition Collective, Jay Bourgana sits down with Corey Robinson on his journey of buying franchises and scaling to 10 franchise locations. Corey reveals the highs and lows of franchise ownership from early wins to painful regrets. He shares how hidden sales tax issues, cultural missteps, and rapid acquisitions shaped his persp…

1
How to Protect Yourself Legally When Buying a Business 1:00:50

4M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

How to Protect Yourself Legally When Buying a Business is the focus of this episode with interviewer Jay Bourgana and M&A attorney Joseph Spina. If you’re an entrepreneur, private equity professional, or searcher, this is your legal roadmap for staying in control from LOI to close. From stock vs. asset sales, to negotiating reps and warranties, ind…

1
MB488: How to Use Your Retirement Funds to Invest in Apartments (No Wall Street or UBIT) - With Damion Lupo 28:57

4M ago28:57

28:57

Don’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…

1
MB487: How This Deal Maker Scaled to 700 Units and Raised $20M—With Chad Schieler 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

In 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…

1
MB486: How to Identify a Good Market for Real Estate Investing (And Where We’re Buying in 2025) 28:51

4M ago28:51

28:51

This 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, …

1
How to Actually Get Approved for an SBA Loan 59:29

5M ago59:29

59:29

Want to know how to actually get approved for an SBA loan? In this episode, we break down the entire SBA loan approval process with insider insights that entrepreneurs, business buyers, and M&A professionals need to hear. From preparing your financials to working with the right SBA lender, this is the blueprint for turning your SBA loan application…

1
How to buy a dental practice 1:06:24

5M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

What does it really take to buy and scale a dental practice today? In this episode, M&A advisor Ryan Iwamoto shares hard-won insights from inside the trenches of healthcare deals—from emotional seller exits to broken billing systems and PE-backed rollup chaos. You’ll hear jaw-dropping stories: a 70-year-old dentist clearing $1M/year with no success…

1
MB485: The Real Reason You’re Not Scaling — The Psychology of Impossible Goals - With Dr. Benjamin Hardy 50:00

4M ago50:00

50:00

If 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…

1
MB484: The Asset Class Most Multifamily Investors Overlook—That Could Help You Scale Faster - With Cody Payne 39:25

5M ago39:25

39:25

Small 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…

1
MB483: 33,000 Units Later: What Smart Passive Investors Really Want—and How Great Operators Deliver It - With Jeff Gleiberman 34:25

5M ago34:25

34:25

What 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…

1
MB482: How I’d Raise Capital Today Without a Track Record: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) 27:43

5M ago27:43

27:43

If 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…

1
I Went from Selling Copiers to $10M Business Owner 58:48

5M ago58:48

58:48

What does it take to go from hustling copiers door-to-door to building a $10M business? In this episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered story of a blue-collar entrepreneur who bootstrapped his way into business ownership using grit, leverage, and smart acquisitions. We break down the transition from sales rep to business owner, the challenges of …

1
MB481: 50 Rapid-Fire Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask (And Every Active Investor Must Answer) 37:08

5M ago37:08

37:08

What 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 …

1
What I learned from 231 Business Acquisitions 1:00:08

6M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

What can 231 business acquisitions teach you about buying, scaling, and selling companies? In this video, I break down the most powerful lessons I’ve learned from real-world experience in business acquisitions, from identifying red flags to building post-close growth strategies. If you’re an entrepreneur, business buyer, or M&A professional, you’ll…

1
MB480: From Solo Deals to 1,000+ Units: The Mindset and Partnerships That Changed Everything - With Eric Nelson 39:45

5M ago39:45

39:45

Eric 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…

1
How I Sold 3 Companies Built on LinkedIn 44:53

6M ago44:53

44:53

Learn how Zain Yacub sold 3 companies built entirely on LinkedIn marketing no ads, no fluff, just smart LinkedIn lead generation, sharp messaging, and relentless execution. In this episode, he breaks down the exact LinkedIn outreach strategy that scaled each business and led to successful exits. From optimizing LinkedIn profiles for trust and conve…

1
From toilets to $100M: The brutally honest journey 1:04:46

6M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

What kind of company walks away from $200K/month in revenue? One that understands culture, clarity, and long-term thinking. In this episode, you’ll hear how Kurt built and scaled a commercial cleaning empire without a sales team and why turning down his biggest client became the catalyst for massive growth. From walking away from toxic revenue, to …

1
MB479: The Real Path to Wealth: From Flips to Commercial Real Estate - With Paul Moore 41:09

6M ago41:09

41:09

In 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 …

1
How he grew a home inspection business from $35K to $10M 56:39

6M ago56:39

56:39

How did one home inspector grow his business from just $35K to a booming $10M home inspection company without venture capital? In this video, we break down the exact growth strategy behind this home inspection business, from smart acquisitions to team building and marketing. Whether you're into business acquisitions, service-based entrepreneurship,…

1
MB478: Retirement Is Stupid: 3 Myths That Are Stealing Your Freedom (And What to Do Instead) 16:40

6M ago16:40

16:40

Forget 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…

1
Building a $100M Real Estate Fund with Flooring and Foam 59:53

6M ago59:53

59:53

Discover how Vince Gethings is building a $100M real estate fund with flooring and foam and why boring businesses might be your fastest path to financial freedom. From buying a floor company for $1 to scaling a franchise that sparked a major lawsuit, Vince shares how he used small business acquisitions, home service businesses, and franchise system…

1
MB 477: From House Hack to 350 Units: How to Achieve Financial Freedom in a Tenant Friendly State - With Andrew Freed 37:04

7M ago37:04

37:04

How 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…

1
Scaling to $100M and Sourcing Global Talent 56:53

7M ago56:53

56:53

Unlock the real strategies behind scaling to $100M without burning out. In this episode, we talk with Daniel Ramsey about building powerful businesses through global talent, automation, and systems thinking. From hiring elite international teams to automating key operations, to leveraging immigration-linked investments this is a blueprint for found…