Best Gary Community Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

23d ago1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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#0123 - CEO of TheLi.st, Ann Shoket, Discusses Networking and Community for Women Entrepreneurs 15:23

1M ago15:23

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Ann Shoket, Founder of New Power Media and CEO of TheLi.st, a private community of innovators and entrepreneurs devoted to helping each other network, succeed, and thrive in a competitive envi…

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#0122 - Indiegogo CEO Becky Center discusses the growth and development of Indiegogo 26:25

2M ago26:25

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Becky Center, CEO of crowdfunding behemoth Indiegogo. In this interview, we discuss the growth and development of Indiegogo, the expansion of crowdfunding, and how to handle partnerships, succ…

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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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#0121 - GameStop CEO, Author, and Entrepreneur Gary Kusin Discusses His New Book “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from GameStop to Laura Mercier” 45:10

2M ago45:10

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) is joined by Gary Kusin, Co-Founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics, former President and CEO of Kinkos, and author of his new book “Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling up from Gamestop to Laura M…

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#0120 - Beyond the Buzzwords: How AI Can Be Leveraged to Support Entrepreneurial Ecosystems 55:49

2M ago55:49

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) introduces a panel of entrepreneurial experts as they discuss the emergence of AI and how to utilize this new tool in support of entrepreneurial endeavors. This panel, which took place at the Established House at SXSW 2024, and features insigh…

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#0119 - Serial Entrepreneur Paulo Andrez Chats About His New Book “Zero Risk Startup” 35:55

3M ago35:55

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber (http://linkedin.com/in/frankgruber) interviews serial entrepreneur and unicorn investor, speaker, and author, Paulo Andrez as we’ll talk about his new book, Zero Risk Startup which comes out in May 2024. Get your copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/4aoRJgZ We invite you all to joi…

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#0118 - Investor Extraordinaire Arlan Hamilton Explores Her New Book “Your First Million” 30:00

3M ago30:00

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Arlan Hamilton that took place at the Established house at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Arlan is the Founder and Managing Partner at Backstage Capital and the author of her new book “Your First Million.” What’s amazing is she launched a $20M+ fund from scratch while she was hom…

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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies 1:59:52

4M ago1:59:52

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Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…

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#0117 - Exploring Hands-Free Tech with Corten Singer of Augmental 35:17

5M ago35:17

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Corten Singer from Augmental, the winner of the CTA Foundation Pitch competition at CES 2024. Corten is the cofounder of Augmental, which just recently launched the MouthPad, a bluetooth-enabled intraoral interface for hands-free control of your computer, smartphone, and …

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262: From Single Mom Flipping Burgers to a Powerhouse in Venture Capital | Olga Maslikhova of The J Curve 1:18:39

5M ago1:18:39

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Olga Maslikhova is the founder and host of The J Curve, the podcast about Latin America tech ecosystem builders. Olga is also a successful tech investor. She aims to share insights and stories from the region's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. She also leverages her network and knowledge as a member of a global community of w…

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261: Buying a Business at a Great Price! Over 30 Years of Biz Buying & Selling - Richard Parker of Diomo Corporation. 3:11:55

6M ago3:11:55

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Richard Parker is the founder of Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer Resource Center and author of the How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price series. Richard has purchased thirteen of his own businesses and has been an advisor and broker to small business buyers and sellers for over three decades. He has written and been featured in more th…

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#0116 - Startups and Mental Health with Rich Belsky From Crevo 50:21

7M ago50:21

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview from Rich Belsky, who recently founded Crevo - www.crevo.com. Crevo is an entrepreneurial wellness consultancy focused primarily on early-stage startup founders and CEOs, solopreneurs, and corporate leaders. Crevo combines tactical, strategic guidance with mindset and energy m…

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260: From Rabbi School to Supply Chain Innovator. How Izzy Rosenzweig is Saving Customers Time & Money with Portless! 1:18:32

8M ago1:18:32

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Izzy Rosenzweig is the Founder and CEO of Portless, a company that fulfills e-commerce orders directly from China to their client’s customers' front doors, massively improving lead times, decreasing shipping costs, and lowering import tax fees. Born from a family that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Izzy discovered his passion for business at …

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Episode #318: A Data Scientist’s Journey in Real Estate (Best Of Episode) 45:15

8M ago45:15

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Neal Bawa, otherwise known as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, joins us today for a discussion about how he has used his data science background to make a memorable mark on the real estate industry. Neal’s insatiable curiosity, his persistence, and his drive to disrupt have led to him being in charge of a $1 billion multifamily portfolio with 700 …

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Episode #317: The Process of Managing Your Finances and Protecting Your Livelihood with Tom Laune (Best Of Episode) 50:42

9M ago50:42

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Welcome to another episode of Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate. Joining us in conversation today is Tom Laune, founder of Bulletproof Wealth. Tom kicks off our conversation by giving us an overview of how banks make money and why that is important, before he gives us a definition for another way to process your money: infinite banking…

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Colorado Voter Guide: Preschool is on Your 2023 Ballot 24:01

9M ago24:01

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Welcome to our 2023 voter guide! For those of you who are new to Better Beginnings, this is a podcast on how families and providers are navigating Colorado's evolving early childhood system. The show is also searching for an answer to this question: How do we create childcare and preschool systems that better serve all Coloradans? We think Proposit…

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Episode #316: Weathering the 2008 Market Crash with Mike Morawski - Part 1 (Best Of Episode) 35:22

9M ago35:22

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Weathering the 2008 market crash is no mean feat, and some fared better than others. Talking to us today about the hurricane he faced when the recession began, and the lessons he learned from the process, is entrepreneur, author, real estate trainer, public speaker, and personal coach, Mike Morawski. Mike started his professional career as a pool c…

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259: How this Innovative Business is Unlocking Minds... 🤯 The Psychedelic Journey of Dylan Beynon & Mindbloom 🌻 2:01:25

9M ago2:01:25

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Dylan Beynon is the Founder and CEO of Mindbloom. Dylan grew up in a family that was torn apart by mental illness. He lost both his mother and sister to severe mental illnesses, addiction, and eventually overdose. For years he struggled to process the impact these losses had on him. It was not until 2009 that Dylan began the healing process when he…

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Episode #315: Achieving Financial Goals through Real Estate Investing with Jenny Gou (Best Of Episode) 35:29

9M ago35:29

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Welcome to another episode of Passive Income through Multifamily Real Estate. During today’s conversation, our new host, Peter Pomeroy, speaks with Jenny Gou, managing partner at Vertical Street Ventures. Jenny has recently been named one of Bigger Pockets Wealth Magazine’s top 40 under 40, and during today’s conversation, she tells us how her humb…

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Episode #314: Weathering the 2008 Market Crash with Mike Morawski - Part 2 (Best Of Episode) 29:04

9M ago29:04

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Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Mike Morawski, a 30-year real estate investment veteran who has had control of over 285 million dollars in real estate transactions, entrepreneur, author, real estate trainer, public speaker, and personal coach. He has also served a 10-year prison term in a federal penitentiary. Join us today to hea…

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Episode #313: Creating Communities Out of Apartments with Bruce Wuollet (Best Of Episode) 33:52

10M ago33:52

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Today’s guest is Bruce Wuollet, the Founder and Owner of Bakerson LLC. Growing up in the bakery business in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Bruce wanted to pay homage to his late father (hence the name, Bakerson). After trying his hands in a few different ventures in Minnesota, Chicago, and Phoenix, he finally found his niche in real estate. With a p…

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#0115 - Investor Discussion: Halcyon Fund & StartFast Ventures 28:12

10M ago28:12

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an investor discussion was led by our own Established Co-CEO Jen Consalvo at a pitch event we hosted online a few months ago. The panel included Dahna Goldstein, who is the Chief Investment Officer of Halcyon and Co-Managing Director of the Halcyon Fund. Phoebe Van Duinen was also on the p…

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Episode #312: High-Level Pattern Recognition with Nick Santonastasso (Best Of Episode) 34:29

10M ago34:29

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By now, most of us have heard about why coaching is so central to any sort of professional or personal progress. Here on the show today to drill down on this subject and share his amazing journey and philosophy toward growth is Nick Santonastasso, the author of Victim to Victor: How to Overcome the Victim Mentality to Live the Life You Love. Nick i…

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258: From a Successful Exit to Closing a Company... & Biking His Way Back on Top | The Story of Mike Peregudov of Whizz 1:19:04

10M ago1:19:04

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Mike Peregudov is the CEO and Co-Founder of Whizz, an E-bike rental service company for delivery riders. Mike has had diverse work experience, holding several high-level positions in the past. Prior to Whizz, Mike was a General Partner at S16VC starting in 2020. And from 2014 to 2020, he founded and served as the CEO of Yandex Chef, which was later…

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Episode #311: Cost Segregation, Depreciation, and Tax Deductions with Erik Oliver (Best Of Episode) 29:23

10M ago29:23

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Dealing with things like depreciation, tax deductions, and cost segregation, can feel overwhelming and inaccessible as a first-time real estate investor, but it doesn’t need to be. Today on the show we chat with Erik Oliver, a Cost Segregation Expert and Regional Manager with Cost Segregation Authority, a company that specializes in Cost Segregatio…

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Episode #310: Leveraging the Expertise of Others for Greater Success with Diana Lin (Best Of Episode) 31:27

10M ago31:27

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You’ve probably heard that the three most important things in real estate are location, location, location, but today’s guest believes that successful deals are more often about the people you invest with than anything else! Today, Peter Pomeroy speaks with architect and multifamily investor, Diana Lin, who focuses on acquisitions, strategic direct…

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Episode #309: Intentional Life Design with Melanie McDaniel (Best Of Episode) 30:15

11M ago30:15

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Systems and technology are an important side of any real estate business, but this doesn't mean there is not an equally important human element to what we do. This is one of the messages that today's guest, Melanie McDaniel, underlines in this fascinating conversation. Melanie is the Founder of Freestyle Capital Group, a boutique private equity fir…

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Episode #308: The Process of Managing Your Finances and Protecting Your Livelihood with Tom Laune (Best Of Episode) 50:42

11M ago50:42

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Welcome to another episode of Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate. Joining us in conversation today is Tom Laune, founder of Bulletproof Wealth. Tom kicks off our conversation by giving us an overview of how banks make money and why that is important, before he gives us a definition for another way to process your money: infinite banking…

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257: Using Science & Tech to Create a Sweet Solution (Ali Wing of Oobli) 1:23:23

11M ago1:23:23

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Ali Wing is the CEO of Oobli, a food-tech company that is aiming to introduce sweet proteins to everyone. Their mission is to make an impact on the world by introducing sweet proteins as a much healthier alternative. The sweet protein was derived from an Oubli plant found in West Africa and Southeast Asia, which inspired the name Oobli. There is a …

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Episode #307: Risk and Reward in the Senior Living Space with Adam Benton 35:27

11M ago35:27

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Joining us in conversation today is Adam Benton, Founder of Stellar Senior Living, a luxury retirement home with 4,000 beds and over 2,500 employees operating across nine US states. Tuning in, you’ll hear the origin story of Stellar Senior Living, including a breakdown of the lease model that facilitated their start. Discover the details of how the…

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#0114 - Dr. Richard Munassi Discusses The Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator Program 12:33

11M ago12:33

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Dr. Richard Munassi that took place at SXSW. Dr. Munassi is a serial entrepreneur, the co-founder of Blackfin Technology Partners, and co-founder of Medzoomer. Discussing his latest venture as the Director of the Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator program, Munassi highlights his …

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Episode #306: Upgrading Investments and Weathering Storms with Charles Carillo 34:56

11M ago34:56

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The world of real-estate investing is a wild ride and it takes a certain level of skill and experience to be able to face the challenges it presents. Today’s guest is a well-versed investor with a wealth of knowledge in both active and passive investment. Charles Carillo is a managing partner at Harborside Partners and the host of the Global Invest…

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Episode #305: Leveraging IRS-Compliant Cost Segregation Studies with Joseph Viery 30:43

11M ago30:43

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Do you currently find yourself wondering about whether or not to do a cost segregation study? Or have you heard of it, but are wanting more information about the process? Then today’s episode is for you. Our guest on the show today is Joseph Viery, a cost segregation professional and the founder of US Tax Advisors Group Incorporated (USTAGI). By le…

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Episode #304: Solving the Problem of Short-Term Rentals with Sief Khafagi 29:32

12M ago29:32

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Today we host a fascinating conversation with Sief Khafagi, the Founder of Techvestor! After a successful career in tech and some time spent at Facebook, Sief took a leap into the unknown, resigning during the pandemic to spend more time with his young family. This led to him exploring the opportunity presented by the short-term rental space, and w…

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256: Solving Sexual Health Issues thru Good Vibrations... Soum Rakshit of MysteryVibe 1:55:15

12M ago1:55:15

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Soumyadip Rakshit is the CEO and Co-Founder of MysteryVibe, which is an award-winning world leader in medical devices for sexual health. Soum created MysteryVibe to address one of the biggest personal challenges - keeping the ‘mystery’ in the bedroom, especially after major life events like childbirth, menopause, cancer treatment or surgery. To mak…

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Episode #303: Tenacity and Mental Strength with Andrew Keel 29:20

12M ago29:20

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Mobile home parks are an interesting branch of passive real estate investments, and today we have a fascinating conversation about finding success and profit in this sector with Andrew Keel, from Keel Team. The CEO and Founder of the company, Andrew has managed to build a great portfolio and business around a hands-on approach to mobile homes, and …

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#0113 - Mike Evans Returns to Discuss His New Memoir "Hangry: A Startup Journey" About Co-Founding GrubHub 29:10

12M ago29:10

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Mike Evans that took place at SXSW. Mike is the Co-Founder of GrubHub, as well as the founder of Fixer, a Chicago-based company building the "right now" handyman service. Mike’s latest book venture, "Hangry: A Startup Journey", is an exciting memoir about his co-founding …

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Episode #302: The Transition from Brokerage to Ownership with Will Matheson 27:36

1y ago27:36

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Today’s episode tells the story of twin brothers who, despite having no track record, no ownership experience, and very little equity, bet on themselves and jumped into starting a company together. Will Matheson and Evan Matheson are the co-founders of Matheson Capital and Will joins us today for a chat. In our conversation today we discuss what in…

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Episode #301: Investing in Farmland for Passive Income with Artem Milinchuk 29:49

1y ago29:49

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When thinking of investing in property, the idea of the typical suburban home comes to mind, but have you ever considered property in the form of farmland? Join us as we welcome Artem Milinchuk, founder of FarmTogether, to discuss the benefits of investing in farmland. Discover how FarmTogether provides accredited investors access to institutional …

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Episode #300: A Guide to Relationship Building with Joel Friedland 34:43

1y ago34:43

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Industrial real estate broker, owner, and Principal at Brit Properties, Joel Friedland, has a 40-year track record in industrial real estate, having secured more than 2,000 industrial property leases and sales. If you asked Joel his greatest career accomplishment, he would say that it’s his ability to maintain valued relationships spanning five dec…

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255: The Future of Skin Care through AI with Estonian Founder - Anastasia Georgievskaya of Haut.AI 1:23:44

1y ago1:23:44

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Anastasia Georgievskaya is the CEO and co-founder of Haut.AI, an Estonian AI-powered skin analytics SaaS platform delivering uniquely personalized skincare recommendations and diagnostics for retail and skin wellness applications. Haut.AI is a leading European AI company delivering hyper-personalized skincare and beauty experiences. Backed by its b…

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Episode #299: How to Use Property Managers Correctly with Anthony DeAugustine & Bob Myers 37:05

1y ago37:05

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Property managers are key players in getting the best deals for their investor clients. But it’s not only about the sale; there many are other ways that property managers help their sponsors maximize their earning potential on any given property. So, joining us today with some important advice on how to use property managers correctly is the Owner …

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Episode #298: Unleashing the Power of Real Estate with Caleb Johnson 29:45

1y ago29:45

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Age is not a limiting factor when it comes to pursuing a career in real estate investing. Many young individuals have achieved remarkable success in the field by leveraging their unique advantages and taking advantage of available opportunities. In today’s episode, we speak to one of those individuals, Caleb Johnson, about his real estate investmen…

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Episode #297: An Introduction to Infinite Banking with Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen 37:04

1y ago37:04

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Today's guests, Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen, are dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving financial freedom through passive income. They do this through the concept of Infinite Wealth where they use whole life insurance policies to overfund and create cash value in a way that is heavily influenced by Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor…

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Episode #296: The Value of Thinking Long-Term with Drew Breneman 43:40

1y ago43:40

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Making money slowly isn't necessarily sexy but today’s guest has learned from experience that there is no better path to long-term wealth than long-term thinking. We are joined by Drew Breneman, who began his real estate career at just 19 years old when he started Breneman Capital and bought his first four rental properties with money earned from t…

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#0112 - Rohit Bhargava From the Non-Obvious Company Chats About New Book "The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work and Thrive in the Next Decade" 22:07

1y ago22:07

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On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview with Rohit Bhargava that took place at SXSW. Rohit is the Founder and Chief trend curator of the Non-Obvious Company, where he is a forward thinking storyteller, author and keynote speaker. Most recently, Rohit Co-authored "The Future Normal: How We Will Live, Work and Thrive …

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254: How a Ukrainian Waiter in Dubai, Facing Overwhelming Challenges, Evolved to an eCommerce Titan (Anatoliy Labinskiy of GSM Growth Agency) 1:33:24

1y ago1:33:24

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Anatoliy Labinskiy is the Founder of GSM Growth Agency, an eCommerce growth agency that helps brands grow to 6–7 figures in revenue. He is a self-made entrepreneur, family man, eCommerce expert, and holder of 4-time Two Comma Club awards. His life story exemplifies how everything works against you when it comes to success. Starting as a waiter in a…

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Episode #295: The Ins and Outs of the New VSV Fund with Charlie Armendarez 37:00

1y ago37:00

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Vertical Street Ventures has a very exciting new fund to introduce and joining us today on the Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate podcast is the wonderful Charlie Armendarez. Charlie is a very experienced financial advisor who is working with VSV on this innovative new fund. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how he got involved with VSV,…

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Episode #294: Balancing Cash Flow and Appreciation Goals with Whitney Elkins-Hutten 38:10

1y ago38:10

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In today's show, we have an in-depth chat with the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, Whitney Elkins-Hutten. Whitney has loads of wisdom to share when it comes to the process of entering the real estate game, generating a parallel income stream, and the strategies that can help you on a path to more financial independence. She …

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