Best Cody Laughlin Podcasts (2024)

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Codie Aljets - Metal Artist 39:21

7M ago39:21

39:21

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with up and coming metal artist Codie Aljets. His story is inspiring, beating stage 4 cancer and completely changing his path by following his passion for creating metal sculptures. You have to hear his story! Codie Aljets Art Codie's Instagram Thanks for Listening! Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marc…

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Ryan Beat - Off-Road Driver and Motorsports Team Owner 40:53

7M ago40:53

40:53

Our first guest of 2024 is the successful off-road driver and team owner Ryan Beat. You have to listen to his story to hear how he overcame a potentially career ending injury to become the largest team in off-road motorsports, such an inspiration. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss any upcoming episodes. For more information…

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Andrew Alexander - Blacksmith Tools Supply Co 46:19

9M ago46:19

46:19

This week we were thrilled to speak with Andrew Alexander, the owner of Blacksmith Tools Supply Co. in Dallas Texas. He has a love and a passion for finding old tools and discovering the unique history behind each one. Blacksmith Tools Supply Co @blacksmithtools Instagram Thanks for Listening! Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marcaida, Grady Po…

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Chef Plum - Professional Chef, Television Host, Podcast Creator 49:06

9M ago49:06

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This week we host our friend Chef Plum on Forging the Path. He is a professional chef, a television producer and host, and a podcast star. Listen now to hear how he turned his restaurant job into a passion and now into entertainment. Chef Plum's Restaurant Road Trip Plum Luv Foods Podcast Chef Plum's Website…

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April Wilkerson - Builder, DIYer, Entrepreneur 49:44

9M ago49:44

49:44

This week we speak with the extremely talented April Wilkerson. She is known for being one of the most popular DIYers on YouTube, but she is also the perfect example of what it means to forge your own path. Listen now to hear how she has found success by following her passions. April's Website April's YouTube Channel Thanks for listening! Forging t…

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Todd Weimer - Outdoorsman and Founder of VSSL 49:07

10M ago49:07

49:07

This week we welcome Grady's former boss Todd Weimer to the podcast. Listen now to hear about his journey as an entrepreneur and how he turned his passion for the outdoors into the very successful VSSL. For more information about Todd and VSSL visit: VSSL Gear VSSL Video Ft. Todd Weimer Thanks for listening Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marc…

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Jerry Fisk - Master Bladesmith and National Living Treasure 57:33

10M ago57:33

57:33

This week we are joined by ABS Master Bladesmith and National Living Treasure Jerry Fisk. After 5 decades of knifemaking and becoming one of the most accomplished bladesmiths in the world, Jerry is still trying to learn new things and break the mold. His story is inspiring and he is the perfect example of how hard work can lead to tremendous succes…

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Fred Mastro - VIP Protection and Self Defense Expert 28:49

10M ago28:49

28:49

Fred Mastro is an international expert in self defense and created Mastro Defense System which is now taught around the world. Doug's personal friend joins us this week for a conversation about his work and how he forged his path, listen now! To learn more about Fred visit: MDS North American Events Thanks for listening! Forging the Path is produce…

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Alex Laughlin - Drag Racing and Rescuing Animals 38:49

10M ago38:49

38:49

This week we talk to professional race-car driver Alex Laughlin. Listen now to hear how he went from driving go carts to racing the fastest machines on the planet. In addition to going 0 to 100 in less than a second, Alex is saving animals on his family farm turned animal sanctuary. To see more about Alex and his various ventures please visit: Anyt…

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Jordan Sprigg - Heavy Metal Art 39:28

11M ago39:28

39:28

This week we speak to Jordan Sprigg, an amazing metal artist from Australia. He uses all reclaimed metal in the construction of life-size animal sculptures, and they are truly amazing. Jordan has a very impressive story for how he turned his artwork into a career. Listen now and you may just be inspired to forge your own path! Visit Jordan Sprigg S…

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The Bearded Butchers 49:33

11M ago49:33

49:33

This week we speak with Seth and Scott Perkins, also known as The Bearded Butchers. After growing up on the farm and taking over their father's butcher shop, the Perkins brothers wanted to change things up. Listen to find out what happens next. The Bearded Butchers Thanks for Listening! Forging the Path is produced by Doug Marcaida, Grady Powell, a…

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John Malecki - Building Business 40:18

11M ago40:18

40:18

This week Grady and Doug talk with woodworker, craftsman, and entrepreneur John Malecki. We hear about his journey from the NFL to becoming a very successful builder and YouTuber. Now with Craft to Career, John wants to share what he's learned on his journey to help others create a successful business. From professional sports to professional woodw…

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The First Episode 48:48

11M ago48:48

48:48

In our inaugural episode, we learn more about how Doug and Grady forged their own path. Listen now to find out how Doug went from Radio Shack salesman to edged weapons specialist, and how Grady went from the special forces to being a host of an international television show.By Doug Marcaida, Grady Powell, and Dan McKenna

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Farewell Episode with Cody and Brian 17:02

2y ago17:02

17:02

By Cody Laughlin

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Private Money Lending as an Investment Strategy with Michael Fordham 33:28

2y ago33:28

33:28

For today’s episode we talked to Michael Fordham. Michael has over 20 years of real estate and banking experience. Michael practiced corporate and securities law for 18 years with investment banks JPMorgan Chase & Co. (New York City) and Credit Suisse, A.G. (Zurich, Switzerland). Michael founded Silverado Lending as a part of his passion for real e…

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There's No 'Security' in Corporate America with Saket Jain with Saket Jain Part 2 25:07

2y ago25:07

25:07

Episode 131: In today’s episode we are excited to give you the second installment of our conversation with guest Saket Jain. He goes deep into his experience with syndication, the lessons he learned and the kind of investor you want to be. Saket is a #1 bestselling author, investor, syndicator, tech enthusiast, and philanthropist Saket Jain is the …

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There's No 'Security' in Corporate America with Saket Jain 33:35

2y ago33:35

33:35

Episode 130: The road to successful investing is a winding one so today we will learn from our guest Saket Jain about his journey from corporate America, being laid off, deciding he has to take control of his life, and what it takes to be an investor. #1 bestselling author, investor, syndicator, tech enthusiast, and philanthropist Saket Jain is the…

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Why You Should Stay Active with Cody & Brian 28:41

2y ago28:41

28:41

Episode 129: In this episode, Cody and Brian share a conversation about what they've been seeing in the market. It's a completely different landscape and people are fearful but it's not as bad as it seems. They also share why it's important to stay active and why being a hyper selective investor in this market cycle can be beneficial. Tune in to fi…

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Remember, You Serve the People with Cody Laughlin and Brian Alfaro 33:56

2y ago33:56

33:56

Today we share an episode of The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter where Cody and Brian are guests. Listen in as they share key insights about Blue Oak investments, the secrets to their success, and why it's important to always remember that in this industry, it’s all about serving the people. Cody Laughlin Cody Laughlin is a co-fo…

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Supply Chain Economics, Inflation, & Black Swan Events with Jeff Davis 32:12

2y ago32:12

32:12

Episode 127: We are excited to have as guest a good friend Jeff Davis. Jeff is a global logistics sales executive for a Fortune 100 company based in Houston, Texas. He's a global supply chain and logistics professional. Since 2005, Jeff began investing in real estate in 2015 as a single family landlord and in 2021 divested all of his single family …

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Setting up a company while working in healthcare full-time with Cody Laughlin 28:23

2y ago28:23

28:23

Episode 126: For today’s episode we have Cody as guest on The Gold Collar Investor Podcast and we get to find out his beginning as an accidental landlord and where he is now in the real estate space. He talks about how he was able to pay two mortgages by putting a tenant on his first, his transition from single family to multifamily real estate, an…

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Passive Income Lifestyle Design with Becca Hindergardt 38:30

2y ago38:30

38:30

Episode 125: Becca Hintergardt is the Owner of Hint Investments and a Multifamily Investor. She specializes in helping others craft a plan to live a passive income lifestyle through commercial real estate investing. She currently lives in Nosara, Costa Rica. Her life in the tropics is largely supported by passive income from her multifamily real es…

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Getting Yourself Exposed To Multifamily To Grow Massively with Cody Laughlin 26:46

2y ago26:46

26:46

Episode 124: In this episode, Cody is a guest on the “How Did They Do It Podcast” and he shares his real estate journey. He goes deep into why and what it took for him to transition from single family to multifamily real estate and why he thinks we shouldn’t be overwhelmed with going bigger faster. Cody Laughlin is a real estate entrepreneur and th…

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Mindset Cannot Be Taken For Granted with Rod Khleif 41:46

2y ago41:46

41:46

Episode 123: Rod Khleif is a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about business, high performance, real estate, and giving back. As one of the country’s top real estate and peak performance luminaries. He has also owned over 2000 properties. Rod soared from humble beginnings as a young, impoverished Dutch immigrant to incre…

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Reg A Funds vs Traditional Syndication with Kevin Brenner 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

Episode 122: There are countless ways to get into real estate. Our guest for this episode Kevin Brenner, talks to us about getting started in real estate investing through real estate investment funds. Kevin began his real estate investing journey in late 2018 after using his Veteran Affairs (VA) loan entitlement to house hack a Quadplex in Savanna…

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Multifamily Investing in This Market Cycle with Ryan Webster and Warren Dresner 42:32

2y ago42:32

42:32

Episode 121: In today's episode we have the founders of the Equity Yield Group, a real estate investment firm specializing in institutional grade multifamily assets, in great markets, sourced, qualified, and managed by an experienced team. Ryan Webster is Managing Partner, and Founder of Equity Yield Group. He is an NHBA award winning home builder,…

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Leveraging Authentic Relationships To Further Your Business with Andrew Cushman 41:12

2y ago41:12

41:12

Episode 120: “I don’t think we’ve ever purchased something that was listed since 2015 or 16” is a testament to how important building relationships can be in this industry so today, we talk to our guest Andrew Cushman, founder and principal at Vantage Point Acquisitions. His passion drives him forward in entrepreneurial endeavors but his easygoing,…

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Passive Investing: How Passive Can it Really Get with Whitney Elkins-Hutten 42:16

2+ y ago42:16

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Episode 119: There's two ways to do real estate: active and passive. If you're into real estate because you want financial and location independence, the freedom to make an impact, time and freedom of choice, passive investing should be the path for you. To know more about this, we talk with Whitney Elkins-Hutten. Whitney is the Director of investo…

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Building A Brand, Team and Rolodex to Become A Lead Sponsor with Brian Alfaro 42:08

2+ y ago42:08

42:08

Episode 118: Brian’s primary role at Blue Oak Capital is focused on Investor Relations, Marketing & Brand Development. Brian believes in leveraging a brand & scale to add value to both our residents & investing partners. After spending over 14 years focused on Operations in a Franchise business, Brian facilitated the opening & growth of a multi-loc…

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9 Ways to Acquire Multi Family Deals in a Hypercompetitive Market 22:19

2+ y ago22:19

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Episode 117: As Director of Acquisition at Blue Oak Capital, Cody Laughlin says this time in the market is challenging, on the same note though, he says we are still in the expansion part of the cycle. In today’s episode, Cody shares being a featured guest of Best Ever’s Ash Patel. He talks to Ash about ways to acquire Mufti Family deals in a hyper…

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Will Our Real Estate Business Be Affected This Year with Anthony Vicino 37:38

2+ y ago37:38

37:38

Episode 116: There’s people who invest in real estate and people who build a real estate business. Anthony Vicino will tell us the difference and why you might want one over the other. He is a serial entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Investor, and Small Business Owner who successfully managed his own personal portfolio of multifamily assets spread…

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The Impact That Macro Economics Has On Commercial Real Estate with Hunter Thompson 45:05

2+ y ago45:05

45:05

Episode 115: Having a background in economics, has allowed Hunter Thompson to achieve a holistic approach to analyzing real estate data and has led him to have a unique perspective on out-of-state investing. The goal of his business is to help clients invest in passive cash flow opportunities that provide a healthy return on investment, without the…

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Should Passive Investors be Concerned About Rising Interest Rates with Brian Alfaro 38:57

2+ y ago38:57

38:57

Episode 114: Brian Alfaro is a real estate entrepreneur and local Houston business owner. After spending over 14 years focused on Operations in a Franchise business, Brian facilitated the opening & growth of a multi-location café business in Fort Bend county serving thousands an upscale coffee experience. Brian’s primary role at Blue Oak Capital is…

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Are Urban Townhouses a Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis with Scott Choppin 47:45

2+ y ago47:45

47:45

Episode 113: Growing up in the business of development, innovation in the build-to-rent space came naturally for Scott Choppin. He is the founder, visionary, and CEO of The Urban Pacific Group of Companies which concentrates on workforce housing. His primary focus is on Urban Town Houses (UTH) which has improved the lifestyles of families and other…

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How To Hedge Against the Downside with Bruce Wuollet 42:01

2+ y ago42:01

42:01

Episode 112: “Creating Legacy High performing Assets” Bruce is the founder, visionary and owner of Bakerson. Growing up in the bakery business in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Bruce wanted to pay homage to his now late father; hence the name “Bakerson”. After trying his hands in a few different ventures in Minnesota, Chicago and Phoenix, he finally…

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Data Driven Investing with Stefan Tsvetkov 44:11

2+ y ago44:11

44:11

Episode 111: Stefan Tsvetkov is the Founder of RealtyQuant (www.realtyquant.com), a company that brings data-driven and quantitative techniques to the real estate industry. On a mission to add massive industry value through education, investment, technology, and analytics. Financial engineer turned multifamily investor, analytics speaker, and live …

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Understanding Your Investing Thesis and Risk Aversion with Jeremy Roll 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

49:00

Episode 110: Jeremy started investing in real estate and businesses in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to become a full-time passive cash flow investor. He is currently an investor in more than 60 opportunities across more than $1 Billion worth of real estate and business assets. As Founder and President of Roll Investment Group, Jeremy m…

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Multifamily Investors Who Dominate - A Recap with Beau Beery 46:12

2+ y ago46:12

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Episode 109: Beau Beery helps multifamily investors, from beginners to the most elite in the world, buy and sell more assets. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master of Science degree in Real Estate from the University of Florida as well as the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. He has been in the…

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Will Rising Interest Rates Slow the Multifamily Market with Cody and Brian 29:14

2+ y ago29:14

29:14

Episode 108: In this episode, Brian and Cody discuss how the increasing interest rates could affect the market this year. They also talk about the lessons they’ve learned in their most recent 60 unit deal. For today’s episode we will cover: [ 00:00 - 01:27] Opening Segment. Catching up with Cody and Brian [ 01:27 - 13:31 ] Things are more rigid on …

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Your Backstage Guide to Passive Investing - A Recap with Matt Picheny 45:36

2+ y ago45:36

45:36

Matt Picheny is a real estate investor, Tony award winner, and author of the #1 best-selling book: Backstage Guide to Real Estate. He is focused on developing passive income streams that enable investors to write their own story and choose how they want to spend their time. Matt has over 15 years of experience revitalizing and elevating communities…

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Being Weary On The Value-Add Strategy In The Current Market With Cody and Brian 30:46

2+ y ago30:46

30:46

Episode 106: In this episode, Cody and Brian discuss the advantages of the value-add play, as well as how you should be wary when buying/selling a value-add deal as a passive investor. For today’s episode we will cover: [ 00:00 - 02:14] Opening Segment. Pleasantries between Cody and Brian. Why the value-add play has been talked about. [ 02:14 - 08:…

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The Development Side Of Real Estate Post-COVID with Venkat Avasarala 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

49:00

Episode 105: Venkat Avasarala is a seasoned Real Estate professional. His main focus is Ground Up Development of Market rate Multifamily properties, and acquiring Value-add Workforce housing Multifamily properties in landlord friendly Sun belt states. Venkat is developing 1500 Multifamily units in DFW, Austin, Phoenix and has also acquired 3600 exi…

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Are We In a Market Shift vs Paradigm Shift with Bill Ham 46:55

2+ y ago46:55

46:55

Episode 104: Bill Ham is back on this show with his latest book “Real Estate Raw”. Gracing us with knowledge on where the market will most likely go, why real estate will always make money, and more. In this episode, Bill gives us the tools to safely invest in the future of real estate. He is also giving us points to reflect on and situations to av…

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Syndicating is a B_tch - A Recap with Bruce Petersen 50:35

2+ y ago50:35

50:35

Episode 103: The Apartment Guy℠, Bruce Petersen, is an educator, best selling author and syndicator of large multi-family properties throughout Central Texas ranging in size from 48-292 units. He was awarded the Austin Apartment Association’s Independent Rental Owner of the Year for 2016 and the National Apartment Association’s Independent Rental O…

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Healthcare Professional Turned Real Estate Investor with Nic Espanet 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

Healthcare Professional Turned Real Estate Investor Episode 102: Nic Espanet has been passively investing in multifamily assets since 2016 and has been a multifamily Syndicator & Asset Manager since 2018. Nic has worked as a licensed Physical Therapist since 1996 and has run his own private practice since 2012. His experience as a small business ow…

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The Balance of Being A W2 Employee and Small Business Owner with Chris Freeman 44:33

2+ y ago44:33

44:33

Episode 101: Chris Freeman is an experienced real estate investor with $20M in assets under management. His 20 years of real estate investment has focused exclusively on multifamily apartment buildings that can generate immediate cash flow. Over 26 years, he has been fortunate to experience financial success through high-tech sales and sales leader…

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A Look Back At Some Of The Past 100 Episodes 34:35

2+ y ago34:35

34:35

For today’s episode we will cover: [ 00:00 - 4:30] Opening Segment. Damian Lupo Being eaten alive by unknowingly giving freedom Social score in China The time before the hyper-inflation [ 4:30 - 08:10 ] Neal Bawa Highlights Current multifamily cap rates Future multifamily cap rate predictions Why you should by multifamily now [ 08:10 - 11:49 ] Bill…

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Having the Intangibles for Success with Cody and Brian 45:38

2+ y ago45:38

45:38

By Cody Laughlin

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The Importance of Experience in Today's Market with Terry Painter 45:31

2+ y ago45:31

45:31

Terry Painter is the author of "The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice" – published by Wiley, and a contributing writer for Forbes.com. He is the founder of Apartment Loan Store and Business Loan Store - commercial mortgage banking and advisory firms that have closed over four billion dollars in commercial loans since 1997. Known as a sy…

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Tapping Into the "Buyer" Psychology to Build Your Brand with Divine Bunch 41:15

2+ y ago41:15

41:15

Divine Bunch is a New Jersey native who relocated and fell in love with Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She has loved writing since she could hold a pen. She is a real estate website copywriter, primarily working with service-based business. She writes for groundbreaking entrepreneurs including Miriam Mckisi, a real estate investor and American Ninja Warr…

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