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The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling059 The Mount Rushmore of John Cena (Part 2)The Doctors of Podanomics are back to wrap up their convo on the Mount Rushmore of John Cena! What match did Eric try sneaking up the side of his mountain? How did Nate take the news? Which of Cena's possibly greatest all-time opponents gets a nod, and which match does Eric think is Cena's greatest of all time? You can't see us, but you can hear us, so listen up, fools!**BOB COOK GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-cooker-bob-cook-recover**SHOW NOTES AND SPOILERSFULL MATCH: Randy Orton vs...
2025-12-121h 08
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling055 The Mount Rushmore of Scariest WrestlersHello, boys and ghouls! (Not sure any ghouls listen to this show.) It's Halloween, so Eric tricked Nate into giving you listeners this treat: It's the Mount Rushmore of Scariest Wrestlers! But as psychotic, blood-thirsty, and stark-raving mad as these wrestlers were, our guests this week are anything but:Barbara Goodish, none other than the wife of Bruiser Brody, joins us to talk about her beloved husband.Brian R. Solomon, author of "Blood and Fire," talks about that book's subject matter, The Sheik.Evan Ginzburg, associate producer of "The Wrestler" and "350 Days," joins us to reminisce about Ox...
2025-10-312h 10
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling052 The Mount Rushmore of Underutilized WrestlersIMPORTANT NOTE: In this episode, I (Eric) was struggling to think of another way of saying a wrestler was being held down in terms of booking, and, like an idiot, I made a “put a knee on his neck” reference. I swear there was something else on my mind, but I couldn’t think of it, like a body part on another body part. And in my haste and confusion, I said it again. And as I was saying it, I felt 10 times stupider. I really do apologize for making that reference. I think the real-life scenario was absolutely awful...
2025-09-132h 18
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling051 The Mount Rushmore of Our Personal InteractionsWhen you're a huge, dorky, nerdy wrestling fan like Nate and Eric, you often end up where the wrestlers are. In this episode, the guys remember their favorite interactions with professional wrestlers over the years. At the arenas, conventions, halls of fame, airports, parking lots... even over the phone? Listen in for some incredible, ridiculous brushes with pro wrestling greatness.ALSO:"The Tecmo Bowl" documentary lawsuit has been dropped, and the trailer is back up and live on YouTube! Watch Nate superkick a steel chair into Eric's face, among other Tecmo footage, here: https://www...
2025-09-051h 44
The Mount Rushmore of WrestlingThe Mount Rushmore of Our Summer VacationsWe're back! We're here, we're finally not too tired to record, and we're chatting about what we did during our eight-or-so-week hiatus this summer. What kept Nate and Eric busy? Who reached out wondering if we were OK? And what's coming in the near (and a little farther out) future with the boys and the show? Stay tuned! **SHOW NOTESPublic Access Wrestling, our basement wrestling league from high school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCqAUynM2is"The Tecmo Bowl" documentary IMDB listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15366926/?ref...
2025-08-291h 04
The Mount Rushmore of WrestlingPortland Wrestling: 100 Years of Excellence with Matthew MerzYou read that right: There's another Merz out there who loves professional wrestling! Matthew Merz (no relation) is a historian in the Portland wrestling scene, and he stopped by to talk to Nate Merz (still no relation) and Eric Nelson (never was a relation, as far as we know, dun dun DUNNNN) about his upcoming documentary, "Portland Wrestling: 100 Years of Excellence." They chat about what's really the century-plus history of wrestling in that area, the names that came through the territory, and what legacy the group left behind (and the chances of a resurrection?). Plus, Matthew, who knows more...
2025-05-2244 minThe Mount Rushmore of WrestlingA Portland Wrestling PreludeHey folks, Nate is on assignment, and Eric can't stay up until 1 a.m. editing audio for you tractor-based 5-in-the-morning listeners (who we greatly appreciate), so here's a brief rationale on why discussing the Mount Rushmore of Portland Wrestling is worth your time later this week. Inspired by the recent "Dark Side of the Ring" episode on Billy Jack Haynes ("It's Billy Jerk Haynes." "For the record, it is Billy Jack Haynes."), Nate and Eric plan their deep dive into the Portland territory and have some deep cuts to share with you... as soon as Eric gets a good...
2025-05-0805 min
The Mount Rushmore of WrestlingEric's Mount Rushmore of Bob Uecker at WrestleManiaWith Nate on assignment, Eric takes over as only he can: By reviewing the greatest moments of WWE Hall of Famer and star of WrestleMania III and IV, Mr. Baseball himself, Bob Uecker! The bumbling ball player turned beloved actor and funnyman had some absolute classic moments at two canonical WrestleManias, and Eric shares his faves in this quick episode. Stay tuned for a full episode with Eric and Nate later this week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2025-04-1709 min
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling040 The Mount Rushmore of WrestleMania Main EventsHeads up: This one's a beast that you might want to spend the weekend with :) Sorta like Eric and Nate in high school!We're deep in the heart of WrestleMania season! And while this year's WWE WrestleMania 41 is sure to create some moments and memories, the show has a 40-year history, where some of the biggest names in pro wrestling and entertainment have led the charge, headlined the card, and main-evented the show. So now, Nate and Eric debate: Throughout all those years, which matches make it onto the Mount Rushmore of WrestleMania Main Events? The most...
2025-04-102h 27
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling037 The Mount Rushmore of Enhancement TalentSince no one can make Nate and Eric look good, the boys spend this week discussing the wrestlers whose job was to make other wrestlers look good: It's the Mount Rushmore of Enhancement Talent! What does it take to make it onto this Mount Rushmore when your role isn't to draw money, win matches, talk people into the building, or in any way steal the spotlight? Not only do Nate and Eric provide their picks and the criteria behind them... they speak to legendary WCW star-maker Bob Cook about his history in this position and what it takes to...
2025-03-202h 08
Talkin Winter OpsEpisode 119 Plugin hybrid snowplows are on the wayWe've been talking about electrification of the maintenance fleet for some time now and the conversation always turns to the challenges facing the rollout of this technology particularly when it comes to winter maintenance. Diminished load carrying capacity due to the weight of the batteries, battery performance in cold operating environments, range anxiety, and the lack of rapid charging infrastructure re just a few. Well, Edison Motors Ltd based in Merritt, British Columbia has found the answer to these challenges and are in the process of developing a plugin hybrid electric snowplow for Emcon Services Inc, the largest maintenance co...
2025-02-0448 min
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling030 The Mount Rushmore of DebutsNate and Eric are back in full force! Well, as full force as you can be on muscle relaxers and five hours of sleep. Nonetheless, it's a new year (relatively speaking, for two guys who took the holidays off from recording), so what better way to start the year than to explore pro wrestling's greatest debuts? From promos to matches, from anticipation to mind-blowing surprises, from slaps heard 'round the world to sit-down splashes that would make you quake, whose debuts did Eric and Nate debate and etch into their Mount Rushmores? Well, you're just gonna have to take...
2025-01-161h 41
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling024 The Mount Rushmore of WarGamesIt's time for WARGAMES! Nate and Eric debate the best of this revolutionary match from the brain of Dusty Rhodes--from the rugged JCP days of 1987 to the return 30 years later in NXT to the elevation to the main WWE roster as we know it today. Who shed blood? Who broke their neck? Who won the coin toss? (Spoiler: It's almost always the heels.) Who submitted to an armbar? And which matches made the violent, chaotic, double-ring, double-cage WarGames a permanent fixture in our memories--and on our Mount Rushmore? Listen up and find out!Videos from the show:
2024-11-212h 07
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling022 The Mount Rushmore of Horror Stories, Part 1If you're looking for feel-good professional wrestling memories from Nate and Eric this week... you came to the wrong campfire. The guys share some of the horror stories from the folklore of our favorite sport--things that make us wonder why it's our favorite sport. That might be extreme, but so are these tales of violence, tragedy, and sometimes even worse.Check out part one this week, and stay tuned for part two next week!***The Mass Transit Incident:https://youtu.be/Bh49sdbyIf0?si=AP8Bge0efK4De_NW&t=93 (to 3:15)
2024-11-071h 19
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling021 The Mount Rushmore of Halloween HavocOooooooooh! OOOOOOOOOOH! It's a haunted episode of the Mount Rushmore of Wrestling, where Nasty Nate and Evil Eric discuss the greatest editions of Halloween Havoc! Which shows made the best use of the company's roster--amazing matches, hot angles, and memorable moments? Which shows had quality production values, and which ones should be buried six feet under? And what of the new crop of Halloween Havocs on NXT? Oooooooooh, tuuuuuuune in and find out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-10-312h 10
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling020 The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling MonstersIt's spoooooooky season! So Nate and Eric are celebrating by discussing pro wrestling's greatest monsters! But the guys didn't talk about their criteria beforehand, and "wrestling monsters" could mean literally anything... so this one has the likelihood of going completely off the rails. Rather than tease you with more of a write-up, just tune into this ghastly audio and get spooooooked for yourself!Purple Haze/Kevin Sullivanhttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14xcd7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPOudt53l04 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paG1FsOZUGs...
2024-10-242h 05
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling019 The Mount Rushmore of PowerslamsWhat makes a powerslam truly great? Is it raw strength, technical execution, or the ability to make audiences believe? Nate and Eric break down the criteria, debating the merits of classic powerslams versus innovative variations, and the boys explore the evolution of this iconic move across different eras of wrestling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, you'll gain a new appreciation for the art and impact of the powerslam. Join us as we slam our way through wrestling history to determine which four performers deserve to be immortalized on the Mount Rushmore of Powerslams. Get ready...
2024-10-171h 30
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling018 The Mount Rushmore of SubmissionsDo you give up... an hour and a half of your time to listen to this episode? Tap out to Nate and Eric as they debate their Mount Rushmore of Submissions. What made their opponents howl in agony? Pass out from the pain? What moves are so undeniably "professional wrestling" that even Jane Doe on her way to work in her high heels and curlers would say, "Oh yeah, that sounds like a rasslin' move"? Give in and find out!Ric Flair On Dusty Rhodes Being Injured By The Figure Four (youtube.com)Ric Flair...
2024-10-101h 28
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling017 The Mount Rushmore of Taunts and GesturesSome people talk with their hands. Our hands are a major way we express ourselves. And expression is a critical part of professional wrestling, just as much as the wrestling itself. So which wrestlers’ taunts and gestures made Nate and Eric’s Mount Rushmores? What evoked emotion—happiness and hatred alike? What symbolized excellence, and what symbolized rebellion? And what’s just a thumb? Listen up and find out!Ric Flair/Jay Lethal Woo-Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct7IWkiiWgA&pp=ygUSd29vIG9mZiBqYXkgbGV0aGFsHulk Hogan's Wind-Up Ear Cup: https://youtu.be/aE08Am4...
2024-10-031h 34
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling016 The Mount Rushmore of FactionsAre you ready? Nate and Eric break it down--"it" being the greatest factions in wrestling history. Which star-making, storyline-driving, historically and culturally impactful groups of wrestlers individually came together to collectively dominate their respective federations? Which ones are too sweet? Which ones dodged a bullet? Which linked their legacies in blood? (And aren't Nate and Eric really *your* favorite wrestling faction?)Also: Don't you want an "Americana In Your Loins" T-shirt worse than you need your next meal? Tell four friends about The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling, send us proof via email at 123Rushmore@gmail.com...
2024-09-261h 50
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling015 The Mount Rushmore of Female Managers and ValetsIt's like they always say, whatever (fill in the female valet's name) wants, (fill in the female valet's name) gets. So find out which female managers and valets get a prestigious spot on Eric's and Nate's Mount Rushmores. Which amazing talkers, heat-seekers, cat-fighters, and beauty queens did the guys consider before etching their top four into the mountain? Listen and find out, sweethearts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-09-191h 44
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling013 The Mount Rushmore of Gimmick MatchesDo you ever feel like you've been trapped inside a 15-foot-high, 15-foot-wide, titanium, reinforced, no-way-in, no-way-out, two-hour podcast about gimmick matches in professional wrestling? Because you're about to be! What types of gimmick matches do Nate and Eric put on their Mount Rushmores? Which ones didn't quite make the cut, and for which ones is the jig up? And best yet, what match type did Nate's argument for cause Eric to flip? Listen to find out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-09-052h 12
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling012 The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling Day JobsAfter what Bananarama and Taylor Swift would call a cruel summer for Nate and Eric, the boys get back to work in time for a special pre-Labor Day episode: Who do they put on their Mount Rushmore of Wrestling Day Jobs? Yes, from the golden era of giving wrestlers gimmicks based on 9-to-5 (give or take) occupations, which of those rose to the top of Eric’s and Nate’s list? Some are funny, some are serious, many are just unfortunate. Tune in to find out. (Warts and all: Eric in particular needs to knock some of the rust off...
2024-08-292h 09
The Real Estate MindsetEpisode 171: The Final Chapter: Reflecting on 3 Years of Real Estate MindsetFrom day job to dream life, this is a must-listen farewell. In today’s episode of The Real Estate Mindset, I’m excited to share with you the bittersweet news of the final episode of the Real Estate Mindset podcast. After an incredible run of over three years and 170+ episodes, I am signing off with a powerful and emotional farewell that you won't want to miss.Tune in as I discuss my move to Spain, valuable advice on goal-setting and personal growth, the importance of exercise and education in achie...
2024-07-0118 min
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling011 The Mount Rushmore of Second-Generation WrestlersNepo-babies? More like NO-po-babies! These wrestlers carried on their family's legacy with pride and honor, reaching high heights and avoiding low lows--as much as you can, anyway. Who did Nate and Eric include on their Mount Rushmores of Second-Generation Wrestlers? Listen up and find out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-06-271h 48
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling010 The Mount Rushmore of Guilty PleasuresYou ever watch pro wrestling with some friends or loved ones, and an awful character or bad wrestler comes on your screen? And even though the rest of the room turns its collective nose up, you think to yourself, "Hey, this is pretty awesome. I wish this would go on forever"? Well, this episode goes on forever: It's the Mount Rushmore of Guilty Pleasures in professional wrestling! Who would Nate and Eric never turn their noses up at, no matter how silly the character, how poor the quality of moves, or how questionable the true entertainment value? We've got...
2024-06-202h 06
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling009 The Mount Rushmore of Inanimate ObjectsFolks, what would professional wrestling be without an object that clonks someone over the head and costs them the match? Eric and Nate spend this episode discussing the best inanimate objects in the game. We're not talking folding chairs, though; we're not talking ringside tables or barricades or even, in Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's words, "what the he**, use the bell!" Nope, we're talking character-accentuating, inseparable-from-the-person, could-be-a-weapon-or-could-be-a-statement inanimate objects in and around the ring. From the early days of wrestling to now, which items make the guys' Mount Rushmores?Video clips and other links for your enjoyment:
2024-06-131h 49
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling008 The Mount Rushmore of Intercontinental ChampionsEric's nervous about this one, and Nate is pumped for it: Throughout its 45-year history as the primary, well, secondary belt in the WWWF/WWF/WWE, which wrestlers have elevated themselves and the title to be considered for the Mount Rushmore of Intercontinental Champions? Did the guys factor in number of title reigns? Days holding the title? Guitars bashed over an opponent's head? (And the one you're thinking about isn't the only one who did it.) Who's feeling nostalgic? Who's feeling modern? Tune in and find out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-06-061h 57
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling007 The Mount Rushmore of Military GimmicksWe're just coming off Memorial Day in the U.S., so with arguably few to choose from, which pro wrestling military gimmicks made it onto Nate and Eric's Mount Rushmore?Even better, the fellas are joined by Joyce Paustian, longtime wrestling fan, photographer, and author of the book "My Ringside Seat to the AWA" - you can order Joyce's fantastic book full of personal memories, stories, anecdotes, and amazing photography from her time as a fan and supporter of the AWA and its wrestlers; just head over to www.joycepaustian.com and get yours now.
2024-05-301h 34
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling006 The Mount Rushmore of ECWThis... is EXTREME-ly fun for two old-school fans like Nate and Eric to discuss: Who's on the Mount Rushmore of ECW? Who personified the company? Who compelled people to tune in and watch in awe? Whose athleticism, grit, heart, blood, sweat, tears, and hardcore ethos etches them a rightful place in history? Find out if you can... survive if we let you.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-05-231h 43
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling005 The Mount Rushmore of VignettesSome wrestlers debut as a surprise, a mystery, with little warning, or even to no fanfare. But some arrive on the scene with a great series of vignettes previewing their character, their attitude, their motivation, their catchphrase, and more. Which of these vignettes make Eric and Nate's Mount Rushmores? Links (but also spoilers) below: Mr. Perfect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRi2AFZzlwARazor Ramon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIjDd8L1T10Goldust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwCbfjK0MJMMillion Dollar Man: https://www...
2024-05-161h 57
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling004 The Mount Rushmore of the Territories (Part 2)Nate and Eric are back with part two of their debate about the top promotions from the territory days of pro wrestling. But even better is their special guest to kick off the episode: longtime fan, advocate, and supporter of professional wrestling and its athletes, and executive board member and benevolent director of the Cauliflower Alley Club, Darla Staggs! Which territories would someone with her status choose for her Mount Rushmore? And how do the guys wrap up their discussion? Listen and find out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-05-091h 10
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling003 The Mount Rushmore of the Territories (Part 1)Eric and Nate debate the top promotions from the territory days of pro wrestling! For decades, before and during super early cable TV, before pay-per-view and over-the-top streaming, almost every section of the U.S. and beyond had local pro wrestling with regional heroes and villains. Which ones drew crowds? Which ones built stars? Which ones left a lasting imprint on the sport? Listen to part one this week, and hang on for part two next week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-05-021h 19
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling002 The Mount Rushmore of Entrance MusicEric and Nate rock out to the best pro wrestling entrance music of all time. Which ones were written by Jim Johnston? Jimmy Hart? Sung by the wrestler? Pulled from pop culture? Are simply emitting beeps and boops (according to one of your vaunted cohosts)? And, with so many copyrighted song snippets, is this the episode that gets the boys sued? Find out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
2024-04-251h 36
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling001 The Mount Rushmore of Tag TeamsEric and Nate take on the up-and-down nature of tag team wrestling as they debate who should be etched in stone. From decades ago--maybe even lifetimes ago--to the present day, find out which teams get the hot tag and clean house.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mount-rushmore-of-wrestling/donations
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2022-10-2428 minThe Real Estate MindsetEpisode 80: How to Combat FOMO in Crazy Real Estate Markets with Hunter ThompsonIn this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, Ben Nelson, Hunter Thompson, and I chat about how being knowledgeable about real estate market cycles allows you to make educated investments instead of FOMO-based investments. Oftentimes, we think that the best time to buy is during a market crash, but those who have been through the 2008 housing crisis know that it’s not necessarily the case. Thus, knowledge is king. We also chat about how Hunter found his niche, what his book writing process looked like, and what resources he uses to research the real estate market.
2022-10-0338 minThe Real Estate MindsetEpisode 71: Why The Traditional Education System Will FAIL YOU as a Real Estate Entrepreneur with Nathaniel Pitchon-GetzelsWhat did you learn in school that can actually help you build wealth? Not much.In this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, my co-host Ben Nelson and I chat with Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels about his experience as a teacher in graduate school - and the moment he gave it all up to go all into real estate. We also chat about what his predictions are for the looming recession and why he believes short-term rentals are the future.What we discuss:00:22: A...
2022-08-0143 minThe Real Estate MindsetBONUS Episode: 4 Tips to Improve Your Self-DisciplineAre you setting yourself up for success or failure? Discipline is like a muscle; it needs work for it to grow. While most of us know we need to be disciplined, it’s hard to get started. That’s why in this BONUS episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, our host Eric Nelson shares four tips for discipline.Whether you need to create new and better habits or have trouble finding out why you just can’t seem to get past a certain milestone in your plan to reach a...
2022-06-3008 minThe Real Estate MindsetEpisode 66: Why You Need to Think Bigger in Real Estate with Tony CastronovoAre you thinking big enough?In this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, Tony Castronovo, Ben Nelson and I chat about how important it is to think bigger. Oftentimes, people start in real estate with the idea that they can do everything themselves. Beware, as this is a common trap! Tony explains what you need to do to grow your portfolio and reach new heights in business.We also chat about which books he recommends and how the advice within those books made him so successful.What we discuss:
2022-06-2741 minThe Real Estate MindsetSolo Episode: 4 Essential Mindset Tips No One Ever Told You with Eric NelsonDoes your calendar have blocks of time reserved for spontaneous activities?In the first ever solo episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, Eric shares with all of us four essential mindset tips that he believes aren’t given out often enough in the real estate industry.He also chats about what he learned through partnering with people, how routines can be spontaneous, what a gratitude practice can do for you, and what it REALLY means to add value.What is discussed:02:22: Why partnerships are key to growth?...
2022-05-2610 minThe Real Estate MindsetEpisode 49: How Giving Back to Your Community Can Build Wealth with Bethany FinchDoes fear get in the way of how you do business? It did for Bethany Finch… and it caused her to lose a $64M real estate deal.In this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, Eric and Ben chat with Bethany Finch about the benefits of giving back to your community when you’re a business owner. With a lot of the aspects of the real estate business being relationship-based, ensuring you’re giving out your resources for a cause will help you out in the long run.In Bethany’s case, she gives back by...
2022-02-2848 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 45: Millionaire to Bankrupt to Finding a Passion with Kyle WolffAt some point in life, everyone’s going to fail. While some people fail and never get back up, today’s guest has proven his resilience on a number of occasions. Kyle Wolff spent 17 years in multiple facets of the electrical construction trades until the desire to own and manage his own company led him into the world of business. After one fatal error, however, his company went bankrupt. Today Kyle joins us for a candid conversation about some of the many failures and hardships he’s faced and overcome. He explains how the advice of a friend led him in...
2022-01-3152 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 44: Scaling and Vertical Integration with Mark Shuler and Josh WelchThere are many misconceptions of sordid intentions in the realm of multi-family real estate and our guests today are here to shatter the stereotype of the money-guzzling landlord, as well as share some valuable insights into value-add investing and vertical integration. Mark Shuler and Josh Welch are both successful investors in their own right, and today on The Real Estate Mindset Podcast they fill us in on some of their personal views and experiences in the field. We discuss the scalability of multifamily real estate and the potential for community impact, and we hear about Mark and Josh’s pa...
2022-01-2453 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 36: Dive Into Your WhyWe all started our real estate journey’s separately, but when we realized how much more we could do together through combining our complementary skill sets, the Wild Oak Capital team was formed, and we’ve never looked back since! Today’s episode gives listeners a chance to get to know the four partners; Shane Brooks, John Weaver, Ben Nelson, and me, Eric Nelson. We get vulnerable about what led us into the multi family real estate space, and what keeps us passionate about it. We all have a deep desire to be able to spend our time doing what w...
2021-11-2957 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 35: Raising Capital and Mindset Shifts with Camilla JeffsIf you’re a new syndicator and you want to be able to raise capital for your deals, you need to create a ‘sample deal deck’. This is just one of the actionable tips that today’s guest, Camilla Jeffs shares with listeners during our conversation. Listeners will also learn why it is so important to vet your sponsors before choosing them, and always making sure the location is right. Camilla shares plenty of tips for listeners wanting to raise capital, leading with why you should make sure you have warm investors first. She also recommends creating a website to share...
2021-11-2242 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 33: Why Coaching is Worth It with Brandon Rabe"You can never fail if you choose to learn and grow." When Brandon Rabe had his first child, he realized he needed a career change that would allow him to spend more time with his family, something which he missed out on with his own parents when he was growing up. Fast-forward a few years and he is now running a real estate investment firm that specializes in out-of-state investments and is working as a personal development coach; both of which are interrelated realms. Brandon's experience with coaches opened his eyes to the value that lies in the altered...
2021-11-0834 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 30: Scaling Big with Fernando AngelucciWhile he was still at school, Fernando Angelucci read Rich Dad Poor Dad and immediately knew that he wanted to run his own real estate business. Following his dad’s wishes, he went to college and got an engineering degree (which he is very grateful for, for a number of reasons he shares today), tried out a 9-to-5 (or 5-to-9 in his case), and then eventually ended up on the path of his dreams. Although his original funding method was not one that he would recommend, and his first few years in the industry didn’t meet his passive-income goal...
2021-10-181h 01The Real Estate MindsetEp 29: Land Flipping with Mike MarshallThis week we get together with Mike Marshall of Tolosa Property Group to discuss land flipping. Mike has considerable experience working with land investors and has learned the value of persistence, patience, and maintaining relationships. In our conversation with Mike, we discuss the most important considerations that come with buying and selling land. We hear about Mike’s work with navigating entitlements for land, learn how entitlements add certainty and why that greatly benefits property value. Tuning in you’ll hear Mike outline his advice for what to avoid in land investment, like why you should always avoid rezoning a pr...
2021-10-1132 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 28: How to Grow Quickly with Jenny Gou and Steven LouieBoth Jenny Gou and Steven Louie had successful careers before they left them to delve into the world of multifamily real estate. Together they founded Vertical Street Ventures and just nine short months in, they have over $100 million of assets under management and are still growing. Today they join us to discuss how they did this and what mindset they had that helped them to achieve this. In this episode, you’ll hear about their professional backgrounds, how they got into multifamily, how they met each other, and how they started Vertical Street Ventures together. You’ll discover what made...
2021-10-0445 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 27: How to Stay out of Jail with Mauricio RauldToday we have a powerful conversation with Mauricio Rauld about some of the most important legal components of the syndication process. Mauricio is an attorney specializing in syndication law, and we are lucky enough to get some valuable wisdom from him on what not to do! We talk about the process of raising capital, communication, online activity, and so much more. Our guest offers a variety of very actionable advice, getting into the rules and regulations, and offering a whole lot of guidance for the different spaces that syndicators work in. For the second part of our chat, Mauricio...
2021-09-2754 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 20: Power of Why with Adrian ChuquillanguiChoosing to build a business in real estate investment affords many the opportunity to prioritize an additional career while generating passive income. On today’s episode, we speak with Adrian Chuquillangui, who serves on the coast guard, has a growing young family, and is passionate about helping members of the military to take the necessary steps toward financial freedom. You’ll hear about his first multifamily investment, what first drew him to real estate investment, and the power of seeking out partners with skills that complement yours. Adrian tells us about the first acquisition that he is heading towards and...
2021-08-0935 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 09: Tax Tips and Using Your Strengths with Larry PendletonLeveraging your taxes and real estate investments in smart ways can have huge benefits and result in financial freedom on a whole new level! Joining us to discuss these exact avenues of the business is Larry Pendleton from PC Capital Services, and we get into a great chat about his expertise in the tax realm, before diving a bit deeper into mindset, philosophy, and healthy practices. Larry shares his journey through the real estate world, and how he came to focus on tax as his main offer to clients. He explains some of the basics that new passive investors...
2021-05-1735 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 07: Military Discipline to Real Estate Success with Brian BriscoeTransitioning from one career to another is not easy. It takes humility, drive, and commitment to start from scratch. Brian Briscoe, Director of Content and Marketing at Four Oaks Capital, decided to leave the Marine Corps to dive into the world of multifamily four years ago and, with just over 100 days till his retirement, he is within arm's length of his goal of working in syndication full-time. In this episode, Brian sheds light on his journey and the work he put into educating himself on all things real estate. Having already invested in single-family properties, Brian realized that it...
2021-05-0353 minThe Real Estate MindsetEp 01: Mindset Matters with Daisy Serrano and Luc D’Abreau from Make It Rain CapitalMindset and success are inextricably linked, but everybody has their own unique way of defining these terms and living them out for themselves! It is with concepts like this in mind that we bring you the first episode for The Real Estate Mindset Podcast, hosted by Eric Nelson! Today we are joined by Luc D’Abreau and Daisy Serrano from Make It Rain Capital and we spend today’s show hearing about their foray into real estate and the habits and thought patterns they have adopted to keep growing personally and professionally. We kick the discussion off by hearing abou...
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Inside the Brain of...E9: Eric Nelson
Special
guest host Jamie Francis gets Inside my Brain! (Eric Nelson, DC DACBSP, in case
you were wondering!) Jamie shares some insight on how to prepare for taking an
NKT class and what skills you can expect to come away with. We then explore my
background, how I became an NKT instructor, and how I utilize NKT in my
practice. I also talk about a system I use for learning NKT and organizing my
life, which has helped me tremendously, increase the quality of my life.
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