Jose Berlanga is the Co-founder of Tricon Homes, a real estate development company focused on revitalizing urban areas in Houston. With over 35 years of experience in industries ranging from oil and gas to residential construction, he has overseen land acquisitions and sales exceeding $1 billion and led his company to over $100 million in revenue. Jose is also the author of The Business of Home Building , where he shares insights on building successful businesses in the construction industry. In...
Oct 29, 2024•54 min
Luis Belmonte is the Founding Partner of Seven Hills Properties, a company focused on retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate development. With over 50 years in the industry, Luis was a key figure at AMB Property Corporation (now Prologis), where he led the development program and expanded the company into new markets, including Mexico. He also spent 16 years with Lincoln Property Company, overseeing the development of 18 million square feet of industrial space in Northern California. A ...
Oct 22, 2024•45 min
Jessica Rhodes is the Founder of Interview Connections, a podcast booking agency that connects entrepreneurs with targeted audiences through guest appearances. Since starting the company in 2013, she and her team have booked over 30,000 interviews for more than 800 clients. Jessica is an expert in podcast guesting, helping business owners build authority, generate leads, and grow their businesses through strategic podcast appearances. In this episode… Many entrepreneurs struggle to stand out in ...
Oct 15, 2024•32 min
Michael Lerner is an Enterprise Account Executive at GitLab, a comprehensive DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) platform that streamlines the software development process to boost workflow and help teams collaborate. In his role, he consistently exceeds sales targets and mentors aspiring sales professionals. Michael has a proven track record in deal strategy, customer relationship management, and outbound sales. In this episode… What does it take to become a top-performing sales p...
Oct 08, 2024•33 min
Alyssa Dyer is the Owner of Table Investments, a company specializing in the acquisition and management of short-term rental properties. She has worked in real estate since 2014, helping investors navigate the complexities of buying, underwriting, and managing short-term rentals. Her focus is on maximizing profitability through strategic property management and design, ensuring her clients' properties perform at their best. Alyssa and her team manage a portfolio with high occupancy rates, offeri...
Oct 01, 2024•43 min
Tom Dunkel is the Chief Investment Officer at Belrose Storage Group, a company that acquires, converts, and builds self-storage facilities across the United States. With over 28 years of experience in real estate, finance, and investing, Tom plays a key role in underwriting and structuring deals that align with investors' wealth-building goals. Since transitioning to real estate investing in 2006, he has raised over $65 million in private capital across various asset classes. In this episode… Bu...
Sep 24, 2024•53 min
Gwenn Aspen is the Founder and CEO of Anequim, a pioneering company that connects businesses with top-tier, bilingual remote professionals based in Mexico. A celebrated motivational speaker and moderator, Gwenn's professional history includes co-founding the property management company Wistar Group with her husband Jeremy, which they later sold in 2021. Her passion lies in enhancing the profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises while creating outstanding career opportunities. Gwenn's e...
Sep 17, 2024•49 min
Max McGuirk is a Commercial Real Estate Broker at Triple M Real Estate, a company focused on acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of properties, including long-term rentals, lease-to-own contracts, and property flips. In addition to his real estate ventures, Max runs a DJ and Photo Booth company in Tulsa. A former high school teacher, he began investing in real estate at the age of 21. Max also spent time wrestling for WWE in their developmental territory before transitioning into real est...
Sep 10, 2024•47 min
Jacob Vanderslice is the Co-founder and Principal of VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment company specializing in acquiring, developing, and managing self-storage facilities. Under his direction, the company has deployed over $375 million in capital for value-add self-storage facilities across the USA. With expertise ranging from raising private funds to managing hundreds of units, Jacob brings a wealth of real estate investment knowledge to the table. He has navigated various...
Sep 03, 2024•36 min
Grant Shipman is the Founder of Livingsmith, a pioneer in the co-living property management and investment industry. With two decades of hands-on experience, he has led his company to boast a staggering 97% lifetime occupancy rate. Grant is recognized for creating the first-ever co-living course and for his contributions to addressing housing and climate crises. His drive to create sustainable 21st-century households has made him a revered mentor and leader in the co-living sector. In this episo...
Aug 27, 2024•54 min
Morgan Martin is the Vice President and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, one of the largest wealth management businesses in the world. He has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list, ranking number one in Oklahoma. With over a decade of experience and a robust educational background from The University of Oklahoma, Morgan excels in financial planning, asset management, and investment strategies. He is known for his meticulous approach to client ...
Aug 20, 2024•48 min
Zachary Freedman is a Licensed Sales Agent with Condos Global, operating in the competitive markets of Florida and New York. The Condos Global team has a successful track record in condo sales, customer acquisition, online real estate, and enterprise-class web development. Holding a dual degree from Syracuse University, he merges his finance, accounting, and advertising expertise to succeed in real estate. From his beginnings as a staff accountant to thriving in property sales, Zach has a reputa...
Aug 13, 2024•57 min
Heath Meador is the Managing Principal at HTS Holdings LLC, which focuses on strategic real estate investing, deal underwriting, property analysis, and portfolio growth. He started his real estate journey with a determination to prove whether wholesaling was a realistic endeavor. After watching just two instructional YouTube videos, he dove headfirst into the industry, relentlessly cold-calling leads for eight grueling months before securing his first deal. Now a savvy investor with a portfolio ...
Aug 06, 2024•26 min
Erik Oliver is the Vice President of National Accounts at Cost Segregation Authority, a national provider of cost segregation services. These services assist building owners in maximizing tax benefits and aid accountants and CPA firms by providing services to their clients who have constructed, bought, expanded, sold, or remodeled depreciable real estate. With a solid accounting background, Erik is a member of the relationship management team, where he educates commercial real estate owners nati...
Jul 30, 2024•39 min
Eli Carpio is the Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer at Empire Title & Closing, a company that provides comprehensive title and closing services in the real estate sector. With a diverse background in logistics and data analysis across various industries, Eli has demonstrated versatility and expertise throughout his career. Eli is passionately committed to supporting both the real estate investment community and first-time homebuyers, with a particular focus on providing bilingual servic...
Jul 23, 2024•31 min
Andy Gurczak is the Founder and CEO of AllCity Adjusting, a public adjusting firm dedicated to securing fair insurance claim settlements. With over a decade of experience, Andy has shielded thousands from insurance fraud and boosted their claims' value. His family's principle, "If you're going to do something, do it right or don't do it at all," flourishes through his firm's advocacy for property owners. Specialized in complex claims like fire, water, and hurricane damage, Andy and his team work...
Jul 16, 2024•26 min
Curtis May is the Creator and Owner of Practical Wealth Solutions and hosts T he Practical Wealth Show podcast. With over 35 years of experience in personal financial planning, Curtis specializes in helping his clients cultivate financial freedom through centuries-old wealth creation principles. He emphasizes the importance of liquidity, capital control, and developing a solid money management system to attain economic independence. Curtis’ financial planning firm focuses on enabling individuals...
Jul 09, 2024•57 min
Joseph Noor is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ownwell, a company that helps property owners reduce the costs of owning real estate. Ownwell’s proprietary software identifies property owners who are overpaying on real estate expenses and then manages the end-to-end process of reducing bills through tax appeals, exemptions, and corrections. An innovator and thought leader, Joseph leads the charge in developing solutions to reduce the complexities and costs associated with real esta...
Jul 02, 2024•30 min
Caleb Kunze is the Senior Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management in Oklahoma City. His expertise lies in overseeing a portfolio of 650 homes and cultivating property manager communication and tenant relations and retention. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma in 2018, Caleb transitioned from managing a storage facility to real estate, driven by a desire to engage more meaningfully and help others. Praised for his leadership and hands-on approach, Caleb plays a crucial role in dri...
Jun 25, 2024•38 min
Ben Nemecek is the Partnership Manager at Blanket, a platform specializing in property retention strategies and business growth solutions for property managers. With over a decade of experience in real estate and property management, Ben's efforts have been instrumental in fostering strategic partnerships. He champions the role of technology as a critical tool for property managers to improve operational efficiency and client relationships. Aside from his professional pursuits, Ben is a dedicate...
Jun 18, 2024•36 min
Donny Coram, Head Coach at Foreclosure Deals Coach, is a seasoned real estate investment expert specializing in foreclosures. With over 300 successful flips under his belt, each boasting a consistent profit benchmark of at least $25,000, Donny lends his expertise across major media outlets. Through systematic approaches and education, he helps investors turn foreclosures into profitable ventures, embodying a coaching methodology that doesn't just instruct but actively transforms lives through re...
Jun 11, 2024•37 min
Nick Prefontaine is the Founder and CEO of Common Goal and a Partner at Smart Real Estate Coach. He is a beacon of resilience and a highly motivated figure in the real estate industry, known for his dramatic recovery from a severe snowboarding accident. Nick is a celebrated three-time best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker by Yahoo Finance in 2022. He specializes in rent-to-own strategies that empower clients to transcend their limitations and achieve homeownership. Nick’s ...
Jun 04, 2024•47 min
LaNea Garrison is the General Manager of the Tulsa branch of Redi Carpet, the nation's leading flooring provider for multifamily and single-family rentals. With nearly 30 years of experience in flooring, LaNea brings a wealth of knowledge from co-owning a carpet store to her current role at Redi Carpet. Her expertise ranges from residential to commercial flooring, and she takes pride in leading a team dedicated to next-day operational support for property managers and real estate investors. Unde...
May 28, 2024•40 min
DJ McClure is the Vice President of Sales and Business Development at National Flood Experts (NFE), a company specializing in innovative flood insurance solutions and cost-saving strategies for property owners. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and by the Tampa Bay Business Journal 's Fast 50 list, NFE focuses on helping clients reduce flood insurance premiums and increase property value through detailed flood zone analysis and policy optimization. DJ leverages his expertise to guide clients nati...
May 21, 2024•39 min
Kenneth Gee is the Founder and President of KRI Partners, a real estate syndication and private equity firm specializing in acquiring and managing multifamily apartment assets in the Southern US. With over 24 years of experience in real estate, banking, private equity, and principal investing, Kenneth has been involved in transactions exceeding $2 billion, focusing on multifamily real estate projects. Previously, he served as a tax manager at Deloitte & Touche and as a commercial lender at N...
May 14, 2024•47 min
Ryan Blackstone is the Team Lead and Owner of Blackstone & Company, a real estate firm based in Northwest Arkansas. With a bachelor's degree in finance and a minor in business management, Ryan entered the real estate industry as an investor in 2013 and became an agent in 2014. His expertise lies in guiding his team and clients through the complexities of real estate investments, focusing on single-family and boutique properties. Responsible for hiring, training, and coaching his team, Ryan e...
May 07, 2024•47 min
Chris Prefontaine is the Founder and Chairman of Smart Real Estate Coach, a company dedicated to mentoring real estate investors across North America. With over 30 years of experience in real estate, he has become known for his innovative approach to property acquisitions and creative financing methods. Chris is a four-time best-selling author and has been recognized as a Forbes Business Council member and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree. His commitment extends beyond his professional achievement...
Apr 30, 2024•29 min
Marissa LoCascio is the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at 1031 CORP, a company specializing in 1031 exchanges, which allows real estate investors to swap one investment property for another and defer capital gains taxes. Marissa is an expert in real estate investments and helps clients navigate the complexities of 1031 exchanges. Her qualifications as a paralegal and Certified Exchange Specialist (CES®) further underscore her expertise in this field. Beyond client work, Maris...
Apr 23, 2024•59 min
Brad and Megan Skaggs are the Founders of Beauty of Wealth, a venture that empowers and supports beauty professionals to become financially literate. Brad is also the Facility Solutions Manager at City Wide Facility Solutions, an experienced real estate developer, and an inspirational business leader. With over 12 years of experience in the real estate industry, Brad's expertise spans development, property management, and entrepreneurship. Megan is a hair stylist professional at HAIR+CO and has ...
Apr 16, 2024•42 min
Nate Tew is the Co-founder and CEO of the Keyrenter Property Management Franchise and the Co-founder of Keyrenter Property Management Salt Lake City. As a skilled professional in his field, he has successfully devised and executed robust business strategies and cutting-edge systems and technologies to streamline operations. Nate collaborates with his team members to introduce novel processes and strategies that drive growth and efficiency. Nate is also a member of the National Association of Res...
Apr 09, 2024•58 min
