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Andy Kushner offers an inside look behind-the-scenes of the wedding and event world for both industry experts and bridal couples by featuring in-depth and transformative conversations with event industry icons. The Wedding Biz is also the only global platform of its kind to serve the business development needs of wedding and events professionals. As the host, Andy interviews the most prolific thought leaders and talent, taking you behind the curtain and revealing their personality, character ...
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Welcome to Real Estate Lowdown, the ultimate podcast that will transform the way you think about real estate investing. I'm your host, Bill Bymel, CEO of First Lien Capital and author of the bestselling book, Win Win Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Investing in the Secondary Mortgage Market. Real Estate Lowdown is not your typical scripted podcast. We're all about unscripted, engaging, and informative conversations that will leave you hungry for more. Join me as I sit down with savvy, seas ...
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Ever wondered how to ethically manage defaulted mortgage debt while navigating the volatile real estate market? In this episode we tackle these complex issues and more head-on. Join us as Dave Gordon, Managing Director at ARC, brings his unique expertise at analyzing, buying and selling investment opportunities. We promise you'll gain a newfound un…
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Andy is thrilled to once again be sitting down with Andrea Eppolito, a renowned luxury wedding planner and author of AI for Wedding Professionals. Andrea shares her initial hesitation toward AI and recounts how she dedicated daily time to understand and leverage this technology, highlighting its comparison to the invention of the internet in terms …
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Join me on this inaugural episode of the "Coffee with Bill" series, where I share personal and industry insights that promise to educate, inspire, and cultivate innovation to accelerate your journey of growing your investment portfolio and generational wealth. In this first episode, I'm reflecting on the inevitability and benefits of change, sharin…
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Stewart Heath, CEO of Harvard Grace Capital and a seasoned CPA, is on the podcast to reveal his interesting journey from being a CPA with a portfolio of real estate investing clients and a heavy dose of skepticism about real estate to being a passionate real estate investor himself. And he's sharing how interactions with his clients transformed his…
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Join Andy as he revisits his September 2021 interview with Colin Cowie this week! Having had celebrity clients such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Kim Kardashian, Lil Wayne, Nicole Kidman, and Demi Moore, this episode’s returning guest has enjoyed quite the career so far. Colin Cowie has also had many corporate clients such as Dom…
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On this episode of Real Estate Lowdown we're demystifying the often unknown, but crucial world of insurance adjusting and the indispensable role of public adjusters. Andy Gurczak is the Founder of AllCity Adjusting, a licensed public adjusting firm with a focus on making sure their clients get what they truly deserve from their insurance claims. Ov…
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I'm welcoming Clint Harris, real estate investor and general partner at Nomad Capital, to the Real Estate Lowdown, who takes us through his journey from a highly demanding career in medical sales to achieving what he refers to as independence of purpose - where time, financial, and location independence merge together and you get to choose what's i…
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In this truly enriching episode, join Andy as he connects with Liene Stevens, the acclaimed author, behavioral psychologist, and CEO of Think Splendid! Liene brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive experience in the global wedding market, having collaborated with clients across 97 countries and revolutionized operations for numerous luxury …
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DDC Financial Group is one of Europe's leading intelligence platforms for the distressed debt, non-performing loans and alternatives investing industries. They will be hosting their 11th annual DDC Investor Summit in Athens, Greece, November 14-15, 2024, which serves as a pivotal gathering for alternative investors and asset managers to discuss ass…
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Join us for a compelling episode with the Marina Walsh, Vice President of Industry Analysis in MBA's Research and Economics Department, specializing in industry performance benchmarking for residential lenders and servicers. Marina shares her unique ability to make the world of finance captivating as we discuss the latest trends in mortgage delinqu…
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Listen in to this revisit as Andy chats with two guests, both of whom have been featured on the podcast multiple times in the past. Laurie Arons is a planner and designer of Laurie Arons Special Events and has been featured in numerous magazine publications and has been listed in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Martha Stewart Weddings as one of the top…
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Unlock the secrets of today's commercial real estate market with Adam Gower Ph.D, founder of GowerCrowd.com and a 30+ year real estate veteran with over $1.5 billion of CRE investment and finance experience who today builds digital marketing systems for real estate professionals who want to raise equity capital online. Adam and I are talking about …
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How does one transition from a civil industrial engineer to managing a real estate portfolio worth $2.1 billion? Join our conversation with Lane Kawaoka, a real estate powerhouse from Hawaii, as he takes us through his transformative journey from buying rental properties to leading massive syndications and private placements. Lane unveils the "Weal…
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Join Andy this week as he sits down with Susan Lacz, the CEO of Ridgewells Catering. With a career spanning over three decades, Susan has been a pivotal force in the catering and events industry, steering Ridgewells Catering through significant transformations and challenges. Listen in as Susan shares her inspiring journey, starting with her early …
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Could the #commercialrealestate market be the ticking time bomb that triggers the next #economicrecession? Non-performing loans, steeply discounted commercial assets, and high deficits hiding deeper economic woes - my guest and I tackle these pressing issues head-on. From our June 12, 2024 Win-Win Webinar, I bring together three eminent voices in b…
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Andy welcomes Kerry Bracken and Jennifer Rocher of Lavender & Rose this week! Lavender & Rose is an exclusive event planning company based in the enchanting French Riviera. Join Andy as he explores their captivating journey and how they have crafted bespoke weddings in the stunning locales of Southern France and Paris! Listen as Jennifer and Kerry …
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Ever wondered how to navigate life's chaotic moments and find joy in the everyday? In this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown, we take a momentary step away from the hustle of the housing market to find balance and embrace the beauty in life's chaos, so we can be more effective personally and professionally. Join us for this crucial conversation wi…
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Andy is so honored to bring Tori Williams of Tori Williams Events onto the show today! Tori is a world renowned luxury event curator who has showcased her work on major television networks such as Lifetime, Bravo, and The Food Network, and she is even the star of the VH1 original series My Celebrity Dream Wedding! She joins Andy today to discuss ev…
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What if the collapse of an entire financial sector could be the biggest opportunity of your life? Join us as we chat with Fred Karlton, President of Karlton Investment Group, a seasoned real estate investor who turned the chaos of the 1980s Savings and Loan crisis into a goldmine. His tales of strategic maneuvering and creative problem-solving offe…
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Tune in to this episode of the podcast as Andy talks with Christina Matteucci, executive director of David Beahm Experiences! Christina has actually been on the podcast before in episodes 188, 307, 346, and 214, and she joins Andy in this episode to discuss how everything that we do in business has an element of performance involved and how we can …
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This episode is your compass to navigate the complexities of loan portfolios, with insights that could shield banks from the stormy consequences of oversight neglect. Listen in as I unpack the urgent necessity for banks to bolster their oversight of commercial real estate loan portfolios and unlock the secrets of robust risk management in the ever-…
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Ever wondered how the gears of mortgage banking truly operate behind the financial facade? Prepare to be enlightened as I bring you an exclusive chat with none other than Richard Christopher "Chris" Whalen, a vanguard in the financial sector whose career has been as varied as it is impressive. From his early days as a Volcker appointee to his pione…
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Join Andy in welcoming Kathleen Deery, the creative force behind Kathleen Deery Design and the Chief Creative Officer of Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events, to The Wedding Biz! With a childhood steeped in floral admiration, Kathleen recounts her journey from a small town in New Jersey to the bustling design studios of San Francisco. She shares insi…
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Could cryptocurrency be the new frontier for homeowners? Join us for another groundbreaking episode of Real Estate Lowdown, as we unlock the mysteries of cryptocurrency's impact on everything from your morning coffee to your first home with our returning guest; innovative entrepreneur, investor, and real estate titan Bill Erbey, founder of Ocwen Fi…
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Andy is so pleased to be bringing Jacin Fitzgerald of Jacin Fitzgerald Events onto The Wedding Biz this week! Join Andy as he and Jacin discuss the world of event planning and hospitality, with Jacin sharing her journey from working in corporate events to launching her own business in 2009. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, Jacin developed a…
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When Dani Hampton, Team Lead at Hampton Group of Dallas-Fort Worth area, stepped onto the scene with her home buying story straight out of high school, it was clear that this was a tale not just about real estate, but about the resilience and adaptability required to thrive in it. In Dani's candid discussion on the Real Estate Lowdown, we peel back…
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NYU alumnus and co-founder of InstaLend Corporation, Saurabh Shah, takes us on a fascinating journey from the vibrant heart of Mumbai to the financial pulse of Wall Street, where he's shaking up the real estate lending scene; being recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. on the INC 5000 list and providing thousands of real es…
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Andy is so happy to welcome Akeshi Akinseye to The Wedding Biz this week! Akeshi is a luxury wedding planner and designer based in Chicago. Running Kesh Events, Akeshi specializes in creating extraordinary celebrations all around the world. She is not only a luxury wedding planner and event designer but also an international speaker, author, and bu…
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If you're considering franchising as an addition to your investment portfolio, then this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown is just what you need to hear. Join me as I sit down with the insightful Bob Bernotas, President of FranchiseWithBob.com, to discuss the intricacies and opportunities within the franchising industry. Venture with us into the f…
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Andy dives into an enriching conversation this week with Anna Roussos, a prominent wedding photographer renowned across Europe. Anna shares her journey from a TV director to a distinguished wedding photographer, unveiling the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Discover how Anna's childhood fascination with romance and artistry steered her towa…
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Join me as I sit down with my good friend Spencer Lee, co-founder and Managing Member of Redhawk Research LLC, a leading data analytics and technology firm, to reminisce about the chaotic days of the Great Financial Crisis. Our candid discussion peels back the layers of the housing market's tumultuous past. We share gripping stories from the field,…
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Returning to the podcast this week is none other than Jennifer Stein, editor-in-chief, publisher, and co-owner of Destination I Do Magazine, a magazine that can be found online and on newsstands. Jennifer joins Andy today to explore the journey of building a renowned brand in the destination wedding industry, sharing how she and her business partne…
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Brandon Campbell, Senior Sales Manager at Lima One Capital, joins me on this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown to talk about a company with a remarkable origin story that showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of two former infantry marines. Their vision has propelled Lima One Capital from a modest operation in Atlanta to a staggering $2.3 billion e…
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Andy is happy to welcome Fallon Carter to the show this week! Fallon is a renowned founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Events, and she is acclaimed for her fusion of southern hospitality with international luxury in event planning. Listen in as she shares insights into her childhood inclinations towards hosting and entertaining, tracing …
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As we near the end of the first quarter of 2024, and we navigate the swiftly changing currents of the real estate market, this episode of the Real Estate Lowdown is a vibrant reflection of this first quarter. Fresh from key industry conferences in Florida, I'm dissecting the impact of election years on market expectations and the crucial paradigm s…
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“I resonate with the client that wants to make you a part of their family throughout the wedding weekend.” Listen as Andy and his guest Caleb Jordan Lee discuss Caleb’s early passion for travel and filmmaking, Caleb starting his LLC at sixteen and why he decided to film weddings, plus much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz. Caleb is a brillia…
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Joe Bettag, Owner and Broker of Coastal Properties Florida and Managing Member of Jupiter Realty Investments V, is a true connoisseur of the Floridian real estate canvas, and he returns to our show to sketch the shifting landscapes of the Sunshine State's housing market. Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience from the front lines…
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Andy is thrilled this week to take listeners on a journey through the inspiring world of makeup artistry with sought-after makeup artist and educator, Kellsie Bain! Join Andy and Kellsie as they dive into Kellsie's upbringing in Sydney, Australia, where she draws inspiration from the strong, hardworking women in her family. From her corporate begin…
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Tom Zeeb is the Founder of Traction Real Estate Mentors, and he's joining me on the podcast to share the negotiation, marketing and business techniques that have been instrumental in his real estate success for decades. Join us as Tom candidly shares his transformation from corporate job to embracing over two decades of happy unemployment through r…
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Join Andy for this episode of The Wedding Biz as returning guest Simon T. Bailey sits down with him to talk about his latest book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future! Simon shares insights on bouncing back better, the metaphor of surfing as a universal concept for resilience, and the significance of intentional actions an…
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Unlock the secrets to shielding your wealth and securing a legacy for generations to come, with Scott Royal Smith, the former litigator turned asset protection savant. Through his personal odyssey of real estate investing to the creation of Royal Legal Solutions, Scott imparts invaluable wisdom on constructing an impenetrable financial fortress. As…
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Join Andy as he welcomes Alex Le Roux, the CEO and founder of ALR Music based in London, back to the show! ALR Music specializes in providing entertainment for luxury events worldwide, boasting an impressive clientele, including Idris Elba, members of the Royal Family, the Beckham-Peltz’s and events for high-profile brands like Google, Jo Malone, a…
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Tommy Brant, Founder of and the driving force behind TB Capital Group, LLC is a ‘recovering‘ electrical engineer and data scientist turned full time Real Estate Investor. He joins me today to reveal the details of his successful career pivot, from the precision of engineering to the dynamic dance of real estate syndication. Our conversation cuts th…
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“Before I know what flowers I’m going to use, I need to know what backdrop I’m going to create to show off those flowers.” Listen as Andy and his guest Lewis Miller discuss how Lewis came to be in New York City, his process with clients, how he gets inspired for his designs, how he has been able to maneuver through the pandemic, and so much more on…
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Bob Lachance, former professional hockey player, sits down with us to recount his extraordinary shift from scoring goals to sealing property deals. With captivating candor, Bob takes us through his decision to trade hockey sticks for house flipping, inspired by the financial wisdom of the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. His journey underlines the power of…
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Andy really hopes that you will embark on a journey through the vibrant world of public speaking with returning guest Christina Matteucci, also known as Teucci Mama. In this lively conversation, Christina, the executive director of David Beahm Experiences, draws on her two decades of global event execution experience. With a theatrical background f…
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In this special edition of the Real Estate Lowdown podcast, we're bringing you in on the kick off of our 2024 Win-Win Webinar Series. This stands out as one of the most insightful and relevant sessions we've ever conducted. I had the distinct honor of hosting this compelling heart-to-heart discussion with three dynamic women leaders who definitely …
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Andy hopes that you will join him for this captivating conversation with two prominent lighting designers, Ray Thompson and Jackson Flagg of Images by Lighting in Los Angeles. Images by Lighting boasts an extensive portfolio, having worked on high-profile events with major film studios, award shows, and renowned musical artists. Ray, who Andy has h…
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When we think of home, we envision more than just walls and a roof; it's a place of safety and a springboard for future success. In our latest episode of the Real Estate Lowdown podcast, Linda Taylor, CEO of H.O.M.E.S. Inc., joins us to weave the tale of an organization that's been crafting just that for 25 years for young adults emerging from fost…
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Andy is so thrilled to welcome Ceci Johnson back to the podcast! The founder of Ceci New York, a globally renowned luxury invitation design agency, Ceci is recognized by Tory Burch and also Anna Wintour of Vogue magazine, as well as numerous others, and is here to share insights into the constant evolution of her business over the past three years.…
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