Jonathan Hayek will demystify the often confusing world of commercial real estate, so that you can learn how to grow your wealth with the types of properties the average real estate investor overlooks. Often highlighting asset classes outside of multifamily, Jonathan interviews experts and asks the crucial questions so you can gain a competitive edge over other investors still stuck in multifamily. Whether you are active or passive, owner/ operator or syndicator, learn the CRE jargon, curren ...
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The Value Builder Podcast delivers real-world strategies for creating lasting value in commercial real estate. Hosted by Saul Zenkevicius, each episode features operators, developers, and investors who specialize in value-add, adaptive reuse, and execution that performs. No fluff—just tested insights that move the needle.
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Welcome to The Pursuit of Home, the podcast that goes beyond the bricks and mortar of real estate. Join Scott Harris, a seasoned residential agent with over two decades of experience and $1.5 billion in sales, as he explores the emotional, psychological, and ethical challenges of buying and selling a home. Through real stories from buyers, expert insights, and practical strategies, you’ll gain the tools to navigate the process with confidence. Your dream home isn’t just a place, it’s the key ...
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Jonathan Hayek’s Playbook: Single-Tenant Industrial, Long-Term Wins
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24:10In this episode of The Value Builder Podcast, Jonathan Hayek shares how eight years in special education set the foundation for disciplined, long-term success in commercial real estate. Now a managing partner at Endurance Properties, Jonathan focuses on single-tenant, triple-net industrial—and hosts The Source of Commercial Real Estate podcast. 🎯 Y…
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Unlocking Alternative Wealth: Fred Hubler on DSTs, 1031s, and Investing Like the Ultra-Rich
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37:31In this episode of The Value Builder Podcast, Fred Hubler—founder and CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group—unpacks how the ultra-wealthy actually build and protect wealth. With clients ranging from entrepreneurs to NFL players, Fred specializes in alternative investments that go far beyond the traditional stock-and-bond playbook. 🎯 You’l…
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Over-Reliance on AI, Adjusting for Risk, New Investor Pitfalls with Lilian Chen
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Cover Yourself and Set Up LLCs Easily and Correctly with Jonathan Feniak
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Marathon Mindset to Retail Wins: Heather Ewing on Restaurant CRE
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34:03In this episode of The Value Builder Podcast, Heather Ewing, CCIM—founder and CEO of Abstract Commercial Real Estate in Madison, WI—breaks down how marathon training maps to retail brokerage discipline. Heather specializes in restaurant and retail deals, from regional operators to national brands, and explains what actually drives successful openin…
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#33: Flipping with Heart: How Marina Joseph Builds Homes and Communities
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26:27Remember when flipping houses became THE thing to do if you were looking for a side hustle to make a not-so-quick (but big) buck? Well, it turns out there’s more to the phenomenon than making money. This real estate act can be a way to bring communities together. On this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Marina Joseph…
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Vetting Operators and Deal Red Flags with Mark Khuri
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Financial Freedom Today Without Wall Street with Joey Mure
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Scaling to 5M Sq Ft of Small Bay Industrial with Anthony Scavo
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Highlights of the History of NYC Real Estate with Kevin Draper
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From Hockey to $200M in CRE: Zane Schartz on Discipline and Purpose
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33:09In this episode of The Value Builder Podcast, Saul Zenkevicius sits down with Zane Schartz, former professional hockey player and founder of Freedom CRE, which manages over $200M in assets with more than 400 investors. Zane shares how the discipline of sports translated directly into commercial real estate success—and why faith and purpose drive hi…
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Great Returns Passively Through Non-Performing Notes with Scott Carson
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39:00Shake Off the Market Jitters: How to Get Great Returns Passively Through Non-Performing Notes! Feeling uneasy about the market? Want a truly passive real estate strategy? This episode is for you! Jonathan Hayek interviews Scott Carson, founder of We Close Notes, to unlock the secrets of non-performing note investing in today's uncertain market. Lea…
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#32: The House That Healed Me: Gretchen Schoser’s Pursuit of ‘Home’
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25:35Can a house be more than just a structure? Can it become a sanctuary of healing and transformation? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with mental health advocate and podcast host Gretchen Schoser to explore how a home can become a sanctuary for emotional healing and personal transformation. After leaving her corpor…
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From W2 to 100+ Units: How John Casmon Built a $145M Portfolio by Leveraging His Past
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42:34From corporate boardrooms to multifamily boardwalks, John Casmon made the leap from marketing powerhouses like GM and Nike to building a $145M real estate portfolio. In this episode, he shares how transferable skills—when paired with clarity, consistency, and confidence—can drive massive value. You’ll hear: Why real estate isn’t passive until you t…
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The Current State of QSR and Restaurant Real Estate with Matt Lipson
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Don’t Underwrite the Luck: Dan Breslin on Branding, Big Deals, and Aligned Partnerships
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55:35This episode, Saul sits down with Daniel Breslin, founder of Diamond Equity Investments and host of the REI Diamonds Show, to unpack how he went from addiction and rock bottom to building a $57M+ direct-to-seller powerhouse across multiple markets. Dan shares how faith, marketing discipline, and long-term thinking helped him scale a high-volume ope…
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Acquiring Value-Add MHCs from Mom and Pops with Frank Rizzo
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#31: The Worst House, the Best Plan: Jonathan Hayek’s Wealth-Building Strategy
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32:56In real estate, much like in life, the most surprising skills often make you a winner. Think patience, one’s ability to form connections, authenticity, and all that good stuff! In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Jonathan Hayek, a former special education teacher who transformed his life through real estate inve…
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Listing with Integrity: Michael Bull on Winning Dispositions and Weathering the Cycles
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18:56This episode, Saul sits down with Michael Bull, founder of Bull Realty and host of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, to unpack what it really takes to market, position, and sell commercial properties in any cycle. With over $8B in transactions and 35+ years in the business, Michael shares hard-won lessons on integrity, REO workouts, and why th…
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Ground Up Development with Creative Financing with Alec McElhinny
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Inside the Surge: Shea Lewis on Scaling, Leasing, and Institutional Momentum in Small Bay CRE
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35:57This episode, Saul sits down with Shea Lewis of Z Equity Group for a deep dive into why small bay industrial might be the most overlooked asset class in commercial real estate—and how the right mix of velocity, zoning constraints, and tenant diversity make it primed for long-term value. Shea shares his personal journey from data centers to self-sto…
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Easily Add NOI to Industrial Properties with Dave Riess
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#30: From First Homes to Legacy Wealth: Mastering Real Estate Strategy with Brett Jennings
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27:20Today’s equity-obsessed market has led people to believe that real estate just isn’t worth the risk, anymore. But what if we’re all just doing it wrong? Because the reality is that the biggest cases of “old money” find their roots in real estate. Tune into the latest episode of The Pursuit of Home, as host Scott Harris sits down with Brett Jennings…
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Buying Ugly Boxes and Beating the Odds: Slava Menn on Real-World CRE
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24:25This episode, Saul sits down with Slava Menn of Good Harbor CRE for a behind-the-scenes look at transitioning from residential to commercial real estate—and what it really takes to scale with clarity, grit, and relationships. Slava shares war stories from Boston permitting battles to copper theft in Houston, revealing the mindset shifts that helped…
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He Sold His Multifamily and Bought STNL with George Pino
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Principled Playbook: Grant Reaves on Going from Broker to Builder
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36:26This episode, Saul sits down with Grant Reaves, co-founder of Stoic Equity Partners, to explore the strategies behind scaling a $100M+ small bay industrial portfolio across the Southeast. From buying below replacement cost to navigating adaptive reuse and market overbuild cycles, Grant shares how stoic philosophy shapes both his investment decision…
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How To Acquire CRE Deals When You Have No Capital with Eitan Holder
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#29: Matt Kelly on Turning Fixer-Uppers into Dream Homes Without Lifting a Hammer
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23:36What if you could buy your dream home, even if it needs major renovations, without doing any of the work yourself? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Matt Kelly, Associate Broker at Blanchard and Calhoun, to share a remarkable story of trust, timing, and transformation. At the height of a volatile real estate m…
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From Wall Street to Main Street: Alina Trigub on Building Passive Wealth Through Real Estate
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15:48This episode, Saul sits down with Alina Trigub to explore how busy professionals can harness real estate investing to reduce taxes, build passive income, and create generational wealth. Alina shares her journey from Big Four accounting and IT leadership into full-time commercial real estate—and breaks down the mindset shifts that helped her make th…
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From X Games Gold to Commercial Real Estate with Dan Brisse
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From Agent to Owner: Jaime Contreras on Flipping the Script in Real Estate
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37:02This episode, Saul sits down with Jaime Contreras to unpack what it really takes to build trust, negotiate win-win deals, and play the long game in commercial real estate. Jaime shares how the pandemic forced a pivot from hospitality to retail and industrial investing—and how his background in service shaped a relationship-first approach that sets …
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Developing Self Storage for Public REITs with Bill Kanatas and Ben Salzberg
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#28: The Clear Path to Home: Deborah Morton’s Real Estate Philosophy
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27:44On this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Deborah Morton, Founder and CEO of Clareo Real Estate, to unpack what drives successful real estate transactions. With over $65M in recent sales, Deborah draws from her background in hospitality and real estate to highlight why relationship-building, clear communication, and s…
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Fix the Mindset, Fix the Deal: Brad Chandler on Building Value from the Inside Out
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32:25This episode, Saul sits down with Brad Chandler—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and transformation coach—to talk about the real source of growth, both in business and in life. Brad shares the story of his personal awakening, how it reshaped his health, wealth, and relationships, and why your biggest breakthroughs have nothing to do with spreads…
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A Family Legacy of CRE in Manhattan with Michael T. Cohen
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You Can Have Social Without Doing it Yourself with Mo Regalado
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Making Every Parcel Count: Urban Investing with Purpose at CityPlat
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43:11This episode, Saul sits down with Nikita Zhitov to explore what it really means to be a real estate developer in today’s market. Nikita challenges the myth of passive income, sharing why development is a full-contact sport that requires time, risk, and hands-on vision. From creative deal structures to mindset shifts, he walks through the beliefs an…
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#27: Think Like an Investor: Buying Your Home with Strategy: Insights from Lee Yoder
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30:24What if you could learn real estate investing strategies that apply directly to your home search? On this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Lee Yoder, founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, to discuss his transition from physical therapy to real estate success. Lee shares how investors and homebuyers can …
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Be Social on Social to Fuel Your CRE Business with Mo Regalado
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From Distressed to Dynamic: Rafik Moore on Transforming Commercial Real Estate
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34:29This episode Saul sits down with Rafik Moore, CEO of BRAIT Capital and the visionary behind the Value-Add Network, to explore how he transforms forgotten properties into high-yielding assets. Rafik breaks down his “rough-diamond” philosophy—buying well-located buildings the market has written off, then unlocking hidden value through adaptive reuse,…
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The Value of Quality Property Inspections with Greg Trotter
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From LP to Operator: How Shoaib Kabani Scaled Fast in Small Bay Industrial
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44:50This episode Saul welcomes Shoaib “Sho” Kabani—ex-management consultant, e-commerce entrepreneur, and now full-time small-bay operator—to unpack how he vaulted from passive LP checks to hands-on industrial deals in record time. Sho walks through closing three self-storage facilities while expecting his first child, converting a handshake-lease ware…
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The Opportunities in a Struggling Cannabis Industry with Anthony Coniglio
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#26: Beyond the Sale: Building Trust in the Digital Real Estate Age with Denis Smykalov
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31:10What if you could build trust and stand out in today's competitive real estate market? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Denis Smykalov, founder of Wolsen Real Estate, about building trust and authenticity in the digital real estate era. Denis shares how he leveraged personal branding, embraced crypto, and pri…
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Welcome to Value Builder: Why This Podcast Exists
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4:12In this launch episode, host Saul Zenkevicius shares the origin story of the Value Builder Podcast—from scribbled newsletter notes to a growing movement. Hear why he's bringing the mic to the world of value-add real estate, business, and beyond—and what you can expect from future episodes. If you're obsessed with taking things from underperforming …
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Launching an Industrial Investment Firm Using Institutional Experience with Gregg Gruehl
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Raising Capital From Family Offices with Salvatore Buscemi
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#25: Beyond the Listing: Emotional Intelligence in Home Buying with Lisa Weissman and Bela Sheth
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31:20What if you could learn the insider secrets of successful real estate transactions in high-demand markets? Hint: the emotions play a bigger role than you think! On The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with real estate experts Lisa Weissman and Bela Sheth of Houlihan Lawrence to uncover what it takes to buy wisely in a competitive market…
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1031 Exchanging Into No-Management Cash Flowing Properties with Benjamin Carmona
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Developing 1100+ Units in Your 20s with Nate Helbach
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45:37Nate Helbach is the founder of Neutral. He has raised family office money and significant other capital to grow his multifamily development firm, which is committed to re-imagining how multifamily is built through a focus on sustainability, longevity, and lifestyle. Connect with Nate: https://www.neutral.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-h-1539b…
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