Best Smooth Sam Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 197 - Disrupting the Portable Restroom Industry: Innovation, Leadership & Family Values with Grant & Erin Stahla 43:16

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Grant and Erin Stahler are the inspiring husband-and-wife co-founders of Stahler Services, a premium restroom and shower trailer rental company. Starting with a single trailer after college, they have disrupted a traditional industry by providing hospitality-level service and a product often described as a "hotel bathroom on wheels." Guided by thei…

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Episode 259 - From Army Infantry to Real Estate Investor: How Jim Boad, an Army Veteran, Built a Portfolio Starting with $15K Deals 1:01:51

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What does it take to leave the Army Infantry and build a 25-year real estate career across Arizona and beyond? In this episode, Craig sits down with Jim Boad, a seasoned investor who has seen every cycle of the housing market. Jim shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Army to navigating his first deal with just $15,000, tackling properties wi…

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Episode 258 - Brian Gubernick on Scaling 700+ Real Estate Deals, Mastering Short Sales, and Growing Teams Across Phoenix and Beyond 1:09:08

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What does it take to survive a market crash, build a real estate business in seven cities, and close 700+ deals, all starting from a CPA background? In this high-impact episode of Invest2FI, Craig welcomes Brian Gubernick, who is the Chief Real Estate Officer at PLACE and is widely recognized as an experienced leader in the real estate industry. Wh…

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CFD Visualization Best Practices - Stephan Groß | Podcast #158 49:12

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Explore Siemens Simcenter: https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/simcenterConnect with Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-gross/In this episode, Stephan Groß, Technical Marketing Engineer at Siemens, shares his unique journey from working on race car aerodynamics to becoming one of the leading voices in CFD visualization. He explains why…

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Siemens’ Digital Thread: Connecting Design & Simulation - Bob Ransijn | Podcast #157 25:40

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Explore Simcenter Systems simulation: https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/simcenter/systems-simulation/Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobransijn/In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Bob, a seasoned System Simulation Specialist and Presales Manager at Siemens Digital Industry Software, to explore the fascinating …

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Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics, EV Trends & AI in CFD - Martin Sonntag | Podcast #156 30:40

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Explore shonDynamics: https://shondynamics.deConnect with Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-sonntag-7081a6127/From its early beginnings to a global presence, join CTO of shonDynamics, Martin Sonntag as he shares the story of how shonDynamics was built and scaled over the past years. In this conversation, we explore the company’…

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The Future of Engineering Design with ToffeeX – Thomas Rees | Podcast #155 37:31

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🔗 Toffeex Link: https://toffeex.com🔗 Thomas Rees on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/twrees/?originalSubdomain=uk 📌 Episode Overview:In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of modern engineering design—from mimicking natural evolution with generative algorithms to stripping away excess material through advanced topology optimization.You’l…

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Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics in Lubrication Systems – Richard Bellizzi | Podcast #154 38:49

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🔗 FUCHS Lubricants: https://www.fuchs.com/group/🔗 NYE Lubricants: https://www.nyelubricants.com/contact-us-form🔗 Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardbellizzi/🔗 Dive CAE: https://divecae.com📌 Episode Overview:In this episode of the Engineered-Mind Podcast, Jousef Murad speaks with experts from FUCHS Lubricants about how…

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AI Adoption in Engineering - Roland Jones | Podcast #153 33:46

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🔗 Altair® RapidMiner®: https://altair.com/altair-rapidminer🔗 Altair® IoT Studio™: https://altair.com/altair-iot-studio 🔗 Altair Blog – AI in Engineering: https://altair.com/blog🔗 Connect with Roland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-m-jones/?originalSubdomain=uk📌 Episode Overview:In this episode of the Engineered-Mind Podcast, Jousef …

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The Big MATLAB Update: Dark Mode, Cloud & the Future of Engineering - Michelle Hirsch | Podcast #152 35:06

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Blog Post: Beyond Dark Mode - The Why Behind The Biggest Changes in MATLAB’s Latest Release: https://www.engineered-mind.com/coding/the-biggest-changes-in-matlabs-latest-release/ What’s new in R2025a: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/whats-new-r2025a.html MATLAB Central community: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/MATLAB Online: http…

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Episode 257 - Multi-Million Co-Living Strategy Revealed: Sam Wegert on Airbnb, Scaling & Tenant Success 59:23

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What if your teenage side hustle grew into a real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, guest Sam Wegert shares how he started his first martial arts studio, scaling it into multiple schools before pivoting into real estate. Today, Sam manages over $10 million in co-living and short-term rental properties across markets like Richmond, Austin…

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Episode 256 - The Power of Partnership: Ramon Casaus Talks Game-Changing Decisions in Real Estate 53:01

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What if the future of real estate wasn’t just about commissions, but about building lifelong wealth and client loyalty? In this episode of the Invest2FI Podcast, host Craig sits down with Ramon Casaus. He is a powerhouse real estate leader who built an independent brokerage in Albuquerque, expanded virtually across New Mexico, and later scaled his …

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Episode 255 - ADU Investing, Real Estate Development, and Financial Independence With Phil Daughton 57:00

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What if you could solve the housing crisis and build wealth at the same time? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig is joined by Phil Daughton, a general contractor with extensive experience in ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) builds. Together, they discuss the exciting potential of ADUs as a solution to the affordable housing crisis. Phil shares his i…

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Episode 254 - From One Apartment to Thousands: Sergii Starostin’s Co-Living Growth Playbook 52:00

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What if you could turn one rented apartment into a thriving 2,000-room co-living empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Sergii Starostin shares his journey from working in healthcare in Ukraine to pioneering co-living operations in New York City. Discover how Sergii turned a single 6-bedroom rental into a scalable business model. He shares how he at…

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Episode 253 - Turning a Small Investment into High-Yield Real Estate Returns with David Edwards 52:26

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How do you turn a seemingly bad investment into a profitable real estate venture? In this episode, Craig sits down with David Edwards, a Houston-based co-living operator, investor, and founder of CoLiving Operations. Dave shares how he left a shaky data analyst job to pursue real estate full time. From his first $65K house in January 2020 (turned p…

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Episode 252 - How Craig Curelop Turned 5 House Hacks into $1M Equity and $10K Monthly Cash Flow 23:22

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What if you could live rent-free and build over a million dollars in equity within just a few years? In this powerful solo episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop breaks down his real estate investing journey from his very first duplex in Denver in 2017 to building a portfolio of five house hacks that now generate over $10,000 per month in cash flow an…

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AI Agents in Engineering - Sam Bydlon and Ram Seetharaman | Podcast #151 38:40

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AI agents are the next big thing in automation, but how do they actually work, and where do they fit into the broader landscape of AI?In this episode, we sit down with Sam Bydlon, a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS, and Ram Seetharaman, an AI Lead at Synera, to explore how agentic AI is transforming engineering, automation, and decision…

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CFD & Wind Tunnel Testing in High-Performance Engineering - Adrian Villar Collazo | Podcast #150 32:45

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CFD and wind tunnel testing are the backbone of high-performance engineering — but how do they complement each other, and what are the biggest challenges engineers face?In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Villar Collazo, Managing Director at VFluid Advanced Technologies and CTO at Deflect Inc, to explore the aerodynamic simulations, motorsport…

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Automatic Differentiation and Adjoint Methods - Felix Köhler | Podcast #149 1:05:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Felix, a YouTube educator and PhD researcher in computational science, to explore the intersection of engineering, AI, and simulation. We dive into his journey of growing a YouTube channel from scratch and discuss whether AI can truly replace physics-based simulations. The conversation also touches on the importanc…

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The Hidden Struggles of Being an Influencer on YouTube - Phil Parisi | Podcast #148 P1 24:49

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of content making, with Phil Parisi, an online educator, engineer, and YouTuber. We discuss the highs and lows of running a YouTube channel, the challenges of monetization, and the truth about passive income. From the struggles of growing a channel and why ad revenue alone isn’t enough to the challenges …

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Episode 251 - From Prison to Profits: Real Estate Journey & Financial Freedom with Alex Donnolo 58:30

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What happens when you start with a 10-year prison sentence—and end up managing over $50 million in real estate assets? In this powerful episode of the Invest2FI, Craig Curelop welcomes Alex Donnolo: a real estate expert, public speaker, and former inmate with a story that defies the odds. Alex Donnolo’s life wasn’t always destined for success. Lear…

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Episode 250 - Achieve Financial Freedom through Real Estate With Scott Trench’s Proven Tips 51:39

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Are you wondering how real estate can fast-track your journey to financial freedom? In this episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop sits down with Scott Trench, a real estate investor, author, and former CEO of BiggerPockets to talk about why he walked away after 7 years at the helm. Scott opens up about leadership, burnout, identity, and what’s n…

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Episode 249 - No Job, No Money, No Problem: Fernando Corona’s Journey to Real Estate Success with Remote Investing 48:03

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What would you do if you had no money, no job, and no local connections—but wanted to build a real estate portfolio? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop sits down with Fernando Corona, a real estate investor and private money expert who leveraged out-of-state co-living properties to build wealth from scratch. Fernando reveals how he went fr…

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Episode 196 - Preserving a Legacy, Planting New Seeds: The Hubbard Peanut Story with Marshall Rabil 54:27

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Marshall Rabil is the third-generation President and CEO of Hubbard Peanut Company, the country's oldest specialty peanut brand, famously known as "Hubs." Founded by his grandparents in 1954 in Sedley, Virginia, Hubs is a household name celebrated for its super extra-large Virginia peanuts. Before taking the helm, Marshall cultivated a global persp…

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Episode 248 - From Pro Soccer to Profitable House Hacks: Eric Lafon’s Road to Financial Independence Through Co-Living & Real Estate 55:56

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What do soccer and real estate investing have in common? Grit. In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with former professional soccer player turned house hacker, Eric Lafon. Eric shares his remarkable transition from a European soccer league to climbing the property ladder in Denver—while cash flowing $1,500/month in 2024’s high-rate market…

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Episode 247 - Achieving Financial Freedom: Craig Curelop's Mid-Year Update on Goals, Growth, and Real Estate Investing 17:55

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In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop, shares his personal and professional journey in 2025. Reflecting on his goals for the year, Craig provides updates on his progress in key areas such as health, spirituality, personal growth, and real estate investing. From intentional health choices and improving posture to deepening his faith and planni…

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Episode 195 - Disrupting the Green Narrative: Energy Lessons from Ronald Stein 46:44

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Ronald Stein is a professional engineer, energy literacy advocate, and the Pulitzer Prize-nominated co-author of Clean Energy Exploitations. With decades of experience designing and building refineries for major corporations like Bechtel and Fluor, Ron possesses a deep, nuanced understanding of the energy sector. Thirty years ago, he and his wife, …

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The Highest Xpectation with Jermaine Thompson 57:06

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In this episode of the Thorn City Spotlight Show, host Na’eem Hall sits down with Jermaine Thompson, owner of The Highest Xpectation a Portland-grown, Black-owned cannabis dispensary that’s changing the game. With three OLCC licenses covering retail, production, and processing, Jermaine shares what it means to be a vertically integrated operator an…

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Episode 246 - Chad Rocke’s Real Estate Flip Journey: Key Lessons on Budgeting, Permits, and Project Management 45:51

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Chad Rocke’s Real Estate Flip Journey: Key Lessons on Budgeting, Permits, and Project Management Are you considering flipping a house but unsure about the risks and rewards? In this episode Chad Rocke, the lead agent at The Five Team, returns to share his firsthand experience from a recent real estate flip. He discusses the challenges and key lesso…

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Episode 194 - Bagels, Bloodlines, and Business: Western Bagel’s Legacy with Jeff Ustin 44:47

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Jeff Ustin is the Vice President of Western Bagel, the first bagel shop in Los Angeles. He helps carry on his great-grandfather’s 75-year legacy while leading the brand’s national and international expansion. Under his leadership, Western Bagel has become a West Coast staple, blending New York tradition with LA innovation. Carrying on a rich 75-yea…

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Episode 245 - From Zero to House Hacker: How Tony Cruz Built Wealth in Denver with Co-Living Real Estate Strategy 49:51

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What if your first real estate deal could pay your mortgage and fast-track financial independence? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig sits down with Tony Cruz, a first-time house hacker who purchased a $650,000 single-family home in Lakewood, Colorado—all while living abroad in Peru. Tony shares how he saved $60,000 over three years, worked with a…

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Episode 244 - The Simple Path to Wealth Explained: J.L. Collins on Index Funds, FI Strategy & Financial Freedom 1:07:21

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What if financial independence was simpler than you think? In this powerful episode Craig Curelop reconnects with a prominent figure in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement J.L Collins, whose best-selling book The Simple Path to Wealth has helped millions unlock freedom through frugality and investing in index funds. This is not…

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Episode 243 - Mastering Short-Term Rentals, Co-Living Investing & Real Estate Growth Strategies with Cliff Johnson 1:02:22

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Are you ready to discover how short-term rentals and co-living properties can transform your real estate investment returns? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Cliff Johnson, co-founder of Vakasa and current president of PadSplit, the leader in co-living rentals. Cliff shares his inspiring journey from attorney to real estate entre…

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Episode 242 - Build Wealth Without Selling – Nathan Miller’s Real Estate Strategy + Rentec Direct Story 53:58

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What does it take to go from buying a $43,000 condo to becoming the founder of a property management software used nationwide? In this episode of the Invest2FI, Craig Curelop sits down with Nathan Miller—longtime real estate investor and founder of Rentec Direct—to uncover his journey from humble beginnings to building a rental portfolio and a succ…

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Episode 241 - From $10K in a Living Room to $42M Co-Living Empire – Clara Arroyave’s Comeback Story 53:35

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Can a $10K summer Airbnb hustle turn into a $42 million real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Clara Arroyave, a pioneer in co-living and founder of ColivingCashflow.com. Clara reveals how she scaled from renting out a living room to managing 160+ co-living rooms, then lost it all during COVID—and how she’s now rebu…

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Episode 240 - How Co-Living Can Double Your Rental Income: Grant Shipman’s Proven 21-Year Strategy 44:42

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How can you double your rental cash flow while creating a meaningful community? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop welcomes back co-living expert and long-time community builder Grant Shipman. With over two decades of co-living experience—both as a resident and investor—Grant breaks down why co-living is not just a trend, but a sustainable…

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Episode 239 - From Rocket Science to Co-Living Profits: Miller McSwain on Transforming Real Estate Strategies 48:06

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Could a flexible rental model be the game-changer your property needs? In this episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop sits down with Miller McSwain, a former nuclear rocket scientist turned full-time real estate investor and author of Co-Living Cash Flow by BiggerPockets. Starting with just two house hacks in Colorado Springs, Miller now oversees…

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Episode 238 - Securing Better Real Estate Deals with Expert Home Inspections and Audits with Andrew Sams 47:15

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What makes home inspections crucial for real estate investments? In this episode we are joined by Andrew Sams, the founder of Alpine Building Performance, to explore essential aspects of home inspections, energy audits, and how they influence property decisions. Andrew shares his journey into the home inspection industry and discusses the ins and o…

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🔥 What I Think with Seeznin Episode 1 | Church Hustles, NIL Money, & March Madness Madness! 50:04

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Welcome to the first episode of What I Think with Seeznin — recorded LIVE from GMP Podcast Group Studios! 🌹 Hosted by Seeznin and the Thorn City Podcast Guy, we dive into real conversations about life, sports, and everything in between. 🎙️ In This Episode: Marvin Sapp controversy: Is church becoming a hustle? The real reason college athletes needed…

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Episode 193 - Passing the Shovel: A Smooth Father-to-Son Transition in a Booming Landscape Business with Adam Frederico 51:02

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Adam Frederico grew up in Utah, surrounded by entrepreneurial family members, including his father, Russell Frederico, the founder of what is now Frederico Outdoor Living. A BYU graduate from the Marriott School, Adam spent 8 years in Chicago working in corporate America, startups, and consulting. He later pursued an MBA from The University of Chic…

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Episode 237 - Make the BRRRR Method in Real Estate Work for You: Jessie Lang Shows Us How 57:25

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In just a little over a decade, Jessie Lang went from having $400 left in her bank account to owning a real estate portfolio worth millions of dollars in appreciation value alone. She didn’t have a million dollars or a team of investors to make this happen. Learn how she used the BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat) to her full ad…

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Episode 236 - From Banker to Real Estate Pro: How Nathan Robbins Built Wealth Through Wholesaling, Flipping, and Airbnb Investing 55:19

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What if one leap of faith could change your life forever? In this episode of Invest2FI, Nathan Robbins shares how he left a $75,000 banking job and stepped into the world of real estate with no formal experience—only determination and a 90-day contract offer from investor Tarl Yarber. He explains how that decision led him to work on over 30 to 40 f…

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Episode 192 - Rethinking Work: Install an Organizational Operating System with Joe Olwig and Shaun Lee 51:38

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Joe Olwig and Shaun Lee are the co-founders of 6 Levers – an organizational consulting firm known for their 6 Levers framework. They are also co-authors of the best-selling book, "At the Heart of Work: Rethinking what it takes to build organizational health with the 6 Levers Framework." Prior to co-founding 6 Levers, Joe served as the VP of Organiz…

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Episode 235 - Maximizing ROI with Co-Living: Jake Baker’s Path to Financial Freedom 49:20

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Can real estate investing offer a path to financial freedom? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig is joined by Jake Baker, an engineer turned real estate investor, as they discuss his remarkable journey from house hacking to the innovative co-living model in Jacksonville. Jake shares his transition from aerospace engineering to full-time real estate…

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Episode 234 - Remote Real Estate Success: Investment Tips and Team Growth with Ali Garced 50:02

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Are you ready to hear how Ali Garced, a successful real estate agent, is mastering remote business management while building a nationwide real estate team? In today’s episode of Invest2FI, Ali shares her journey of working remotely from St. Paul, Minnesota, and the growth of her real estate team under the EXP umbrella. She also talks about her retu…

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Episode 233 - Real Estate Investing Journey with Owen Dashner: From Single Family Homes to Multifamily Success 56:26

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Are you looking to get into real estate but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you want to learn how investors achieve long-term financial independence? In today’s episode, Craig is with Owen Dashner, a real estate veteran with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the key lessons and strategies he’s learned from his journey in real estate. Owen…

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Episode 191 - From Dreamer to Entrepreneur: The Journey of Sam’s Caribbean with Andrew Morris 50:45

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Andrew Morris, the founder of Sam’s Caribbean Marketplace, a business that has become a cultural landmark since its humble beginnings in 1993. Andrew’s journey is a true testament to perseverance, innovation, and the power of dreaming big. In 1979, Andrew arrived in New York from Jamaica with just $50 and a vision for a better life. After building …

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Episode 232 - From Condemned Homes to Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio: How To Master the BRRRR Method with Ted Kaasch 1:02:25

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What if you could turn $40,000 into a multi-million-dollar real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Ted Kaasch, an Omaha-based investor and leader of one of the fastest-growing REIAs in the U.S. Ted shares how he transitioned from foundation sales to real estate, using the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) m…