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Breaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastExponential Equity: Your Ticket to the Life You Deserve with Hemal BadianiWhat does becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader take in today's ever-changing world? In this episode, Hemal Badiani shares his fascinating journey from growing up in India to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the US. He talks about his family's entrepreneurial background and how he was exposed to intelligent conversations early on. Hemal discusses the importance of understanding organizational politics and soft skills as a leader and discloses his introspection on his leadership style and preferences. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional in all decisions, playing fast in the micro and slow in the macro, and understanding market...2023-03-2759 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastFrom Zero to Hero: The Key to Success in Business & Life with Rod KhleifThe true measure of success isn't in what you achieve but in the progress and growth you experience while pursuing your goals and helping others.
In this episode, Rod explains the mindset required to recover from losing $50 million in the crash of 2008 to the success he enjoys today. He brings incredible authenticity and insight to his approach to real estate, mindset, success, and life. Rod talks about Real estate, the psychology of success, and any business topic in great depth, contributing incredible first-hand, technical, and motivational knowledge and skills to the conversation.
Rod Khleif is...2023-03-2045 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastInsights on Resilience, Hard Work, and Success in Commercial Real Estate with Vikram BrarIn this episode, Vikram Brar discusses his journey from growing up in India, immigrating to the United States, and eventually founding Baja Capital, a real estate firm focused on the Arizona market. He talks about lessons they have learned such as reading Dave Lindell's book and the importance of hard work and focus for success in commercial real estate. Vikram shares his inspiring stories of resilience, hard work, and success in commercial real estate.
[00:01 - 13:38] From Life-Altering Event to Real Estate Investment
Vikram grew up in India with military father, studied Industrial Engineering, and moved to U...2023-02-2748 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastFrom Shoe Sales to Multi-Family Properties with Jaime RiondaJaime Rionda joins us today to share his story of business experiences and how he was led to real estate investing. Listen in as he shares his invaluable lessons learned from the wide array of expertise he has and how his early exposure to the world of business helped him unlock the keys to business success!
[00:01 – 16:29] The Early Beginnings to the Business World
Guest Jaime is from Mexico and was raised in Mexico City playing soccer
Taking on his first business venture - selling soccer shoes - where he learned about credit
Opening a Domino Pizza fr...2023-02-201h 00
The Apartment GurusEpisode 171: John Azar - What Passive Investors REALLY Want!Are you looking for ways to find sponsors for your deals quickly? Then check out today's episode with John Azar as we dive into sourcing and acquiring equity capital, strategic funding, and relationship building. Close the gap between capital sources and investing opportunities by tuning in!WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How much equity do you need to invest as a co-GP?Real estate sponsors: Why they're important and how to evaluate themThe value of honest feedback in building business relationshipsRequirements you need...2023-02-1428 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastFrom Air Traffic Controller to Real Estate Mogul with Shawn DimartileIn this episode we have Shawn Dimartile, a successful multi-family investor, podcaster, and operator. Sean shares about his journey from air traffic controller to real estate success, the growing trend of military service members transitioning into real estate, and tips for beginner investors. He also explores the success of two friends who invested in a 32-unit apartment complex, the differences between multi-family and Airbnb investments, and their San Diego meetup "Beers & Deals." Join us for an inspiring conversation on real estate investment.
[00:01 – 12:17] From Air Traffic Controller to Multi-Family Investor
Starting a college education and working full-time to...2023-02-1343 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastBuilding a Real Estate Empire from Scratch with Saul LevyIn this episode, Saul Levy shares his experiences as a managing partner at PR Residential, a private equity group specializing in multi-family real estate in the Southeast US. He discusses taking risks for reward, believing in oneself, and transitioning from oil trading to real estate, even amidst the 2008 financial crisis. Saul and John also share the story of launching a fund for quick capitalization and wealth preservation for investors. Listen for inspiration and practical advice on risk-taking.
[00:01 – 10:00] Opening Segment
Saul Levy leads PI Residential, a private equity firm acquiring institutional multi-family properties in the southeast US
Fo...2023-02-0639 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastFrom Blue-Collar Worker to Successful Real Estate Investor with Dave SeymourHosts John Azar and Francisco Herrera sit down with Dave Seymour, a successful real estate investor who has come a long way since his humble beginnings in England. Dave shares his inspiring story of overcoming the odds and finding success in America, discussing how he had to adjust to a new culture and learn to navigate the white-collar world as a blue-collar guy. He talks about how his parents were technicians for heat and air conditioning, and his mother was also a secretary at a bank. Through sheer perseverance and hard work, Dave was able to realize his potential...2023-01-3048 min
The Deal ScoutWhat is a Co-GP Fund? With Jalal John Azar Jalal John Azar is a valued executive who, leveraging his years of experience and education, delivers lasting and impactful solutions. A very result-oriented leader, he motivates and inspires the people around him to deliver best-in-class services and build strategic partnerships. Today Jalal teaches us what a Co-GP fund is!Next Steps Share your thoughts with a review - https://www.thedealscout.com/reviews/ Let's connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-reilly-64150722a/ Subscribe and Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQN_Y3nhDGClfMxCSBDjOg Disclaimer: The c...2022-07-071h 06
The Untold Stories of Real Estate InvestingEp #23: Scaling Real Estate through Private Equity with John AzarIn this episode, Wayne talks to John Azar about scaling real estate through private equity. John is the Founder and Managing Partner at Peak 15 Capital, a capital advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing, and securing their capital stack.
In his leadership of Peak 15 Capital, John directs strategic development, client growth, and new acquisitions and syndications. Also, John is the Head of the Peak 15 Coaching Program for new syndicators and sponsors.
In addition, John is a managing member of MACC Venture Partners, a southeast focused owner/operator of m...2021-12-1333 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastBreaking Resistance w/ John AzarToday we got a special episode for you, Francisco and good friend of the show Chris Elmore have a full on heart to heart with the bearded legend himself, John Azar. This episode is packed with fun quotables and humbling insights into the various ways John has come to break resistance in both his personal, and entrepreneurial lives. 2021-07-281h 06Breaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastHow Getting Fired Kickstarted My Path to Entrepreneurship w/ Logan FreemanJohn and Francisco bring on good friend and entrepreneur Logan Freeman. As they catch up, the conversations get juicy and quite inspirational around the topics of Breaking Resistance in personal life, The importance of Sacrifice, Learning from the lives of his parents, and many more.2021-07-2159 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastHow To > What If w/ Marie MurphyJohn and Francisco chat it up with Marie Murphy. They discuss the impact of her father's late life decision, East Coast v West Coast, the challenges of operating during a global pandemic, and many more.2021-07-1451 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastOpportunity Cost w/ Chris LarsenJohn and Francisco meet with Entrepreneur and Author Chris Larsen. They discuss his journey into the Multi-Family Real Estate Space, His Book, and many more.2021-07-0758 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastAnother Bearded Legend w/ Swapnil AgarwalFrancisco and John discuss with another bearded legend and Entrepreneur: Swapnil Agarwal. They discuss the struggles of culture shock, Swapnil’s entrepreneurial upbringing in India, The Value of American Entrepreneurship/Capitalism, holding oneself accountable and many more.2021-07-0151 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastGoing Through The Process w/ Jason JacksonJohn and Francisco catch up with good friend, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Institutional Banking Services N.A. CORP., and Pastor: Jason Jackson. They discuss Jasons Journey through military, adding value as opposed to just try to sell, the importance of following the process and many more.2021-06-231h 11Breaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastThe How Guy w/ Jerome MeyersJohn and Francisco talk to a Marketing Extraordinaire and Real Estate Entrepreneur, Jerome Meyers. The conversations in this episode will be giving a lot of insight into how to own our problems in life, the value of keeping your word, and much more. This episode will get you inspired to push yourself to do more.
2021-06-161h 00Breaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastHow to Stay in Business Forever w/ Chris ElmoreJohn and Francisco talk to a long-time friend, Chris Elmore. They discuss everything from learning sales to the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Elmore also brings up an interesting concept known as being “teacher poor”. This will be a packed episode filled with a whole lotta laughs and even more valuable takeaways.
2021-06-091h 02Breaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastBuilding a Global Brand from a Garage w/ Booty KingJohn and Francisco chop it up with good friend Tony Booty King about building a global brand from a garage.2021-06-0250 minBreaking Resistance The Jalal Azar PodcastInspiration V MotivationJohn and Francisco run back the history of the beginning of Breaking Resistance Podcast, the nature of networking and relationships, their personal entrepreneurial backgrounds, and the vision of the podcast moving forward.
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How Did They Do It? Real EstateSA025 | Building Capacity to Scale Up Your Real Estate Business With John AzarJohn Azar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital, a capital advisory firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development and fund management. Previously he was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured f...2020-10-2029 min
Multifamily Investor Nation82-Unit Petersburg Place In Augusta, GA With Jalal John Azar, Apartment Investing ExpertThe numbers never lie almost all of the time. That is why when you are thinking of investing in a property, you must do your due diligence before diving in deep because sometimes, what appears great on the surface may not be all there is. Apartment investing expert, Jalal John Azar, is proof of that. As a numbers-driven person, John managed to acquire an amazing property that looks much better in person than on paper. Dan Handford invites him on the show to take us into the 82-unit Petersburg Palace in Augusta, Georgia, that they acquired just last February 2020...2020-06-1638 min