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Forged In Fire
Episode 43: Avery Robertson's journey from Cattle Rancher to Capital Provider
What does it take to walk away from a stable job and build a multimillion-dollar lending business? Avery Robertson pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from cattle rancher to capital provider in this riveting conversation.Avery's story begins in the wide-open spaces of one of America's largest cattle ranches before transitioning to agricultural lending. All the while, a passion for real estate investment simmered beneath the surface. Despite years of attending investor meetups and analyzing potential deals, Avery found himself stuck on the sidelines – until a pivotal moment when he realized his lending expertise could be...
2025-08-12
39 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 42: Midterm Rental Success by Building a Dual Marketplace w/ Aisha Govani
What does it really take to build a thriving real estate business while homeschooling kids and maintaining your sanity? Aisha Govani doesn't sugarcoat her answer: "100 hours a week for two years, seven days a week, no days off." But the freedom and future she's building make every grueling moment worthwhile.Growing up watching her contractor father covered in sawdust and paint, Aisha witnessed firsthand how real estate created generational wealth. After a decade in the nonprofit sector followed by corporate events, she realized building someone else's dream wasn't her destiny. When she met her husband—already a se...
2025-08-04
53 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 41: Matt Burk's 30 Years in Real Estate Capital
What does it really take to thrive for three decades in real estate investment? Matt Burk, founder and CEO of VeraVest, pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from desperate entrepreneur to seasoned fund manager in this candid conversation that every investor needs to hear.Starting with just $10,000 borrowed at a staggering 21% interest rate in the early 1990s, Matt transformed necessity into opportunity when he lost his job during the S&L crisis. With refreshing honesty, he recounts his evolution from mortgage broker to fund manager, revealing the strategic pivots that kept him not just surviving...
2025-07-28
43 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 40: Jonathan Greene's Journey From Attorney to Real Estate Investor
What does it really take to build generational wealth through real estate? Not flashy strategies or market timing secrets, but something far more foundational – something Jonathan Green learned walking properties as a toddler.Jonathan's journey begins with childhood weekends spent at yard sales, where his attorney father would scout potential properties while young Jonathan hunted for baseball cards. These seemingly ordinary outings served as masterclasses in opportunity recognition, deal-making, and patience. By age 18, Jonathan had already co-owned dozens of properties through family trusts, positioning him with a knowledge base most investors spend decades trying to acquire.
2025-07-21
45 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 39: Behind the scenes of fraud detection, Shane Pogue reveals how he protects investors from bad actors.
What happens when someone with investigative skills meets the investment world? You get a powerful tool for protecting individual investors from fraud. Shane, founder of Aegis RSI, brings institutional-level due diligence down to earth for everyday investors.Shane's journey began in an unexpected place. Originally pursuing a career in law enforcement, a heart condition discovered during military service forced him to pivot. After working as a private investigator, he found himself at Fidelity Investments during the pandemic, where he discovered his true calling in the due diligence department. What he missed, however, was helping individual people directly – so...
2025-07-15
46 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 38: Dave Kohl proves that Tracking Everything Changes Everything
What happens when radio broadcasting skills meet real estate opportunity? Dave Cole's journey reveals how unexpected pivots can lead to entrepreneurial success when you're paying attention to the possibilities others miss.Dave's story begins in Chicago's radio industry, where a station sale forced him to reevaluate his path. This unexpected development led him to telecommunications and eventually into real estate marketing, where he discovered his talent for finding unique angles to promote properties. When an expensive real estate kiosk technology was rejected by agencies for its high cost, Dave didn't see failure – he saw an opportunity to cr...
2025-07-07
1h 00
Forged In Fire
Episode 37: Beth Underhill Shows What Happens When You Face Fear Instead of Avoiding It?
What does it take to go from complete novice to successful commercial real estate investor? Beth Underhill's journey reveals it's not expertise, connections, or money—it's the courage to raise your hand and say "I can do that" even when you have no idea how.Beth and her husband's real estate adventure began unexpectedly in 2018 when a middle-of-the-night infomercial led them to explore house flipping. Already running a successful outdoor construction company, they thought transferring those skills indoors would be straightforward. Then COVID hit, completely shifting market demands and forcing them to pivot into commercial real estate—a wo...
2025-06-30
1h 00
Forged In Fire
Episode 36: "What if your business is next to be hacked?' with Todd Mitchell
Todd Mitchell transforms cybersecurity for small businesses by bridging the gap between enterprise-level protection and solo entrepreneurs who lack resources but face the same legal requirements. Drawing from 20 years of Navy experience and advanced cybersecurity training, he focuses on protecting the most vulnerable business owners by taking a people-first approach rather than just securing networks.• Spent 20 years in the Navy before transitioning to IT and cybersecurity• Started his business after helping his DJ friend who lost all his music to hackers• Discovered most cybersecurity companies only serve large businesses, ignoring solopreneurs• Takes a holistic approach...
2025-06-24
34 min
The Moonlight Real Estate Syndication Show
🎙️ How To Operate A Syndication Business While Working Full-Time with Nate Pharmer-Eden 🤝🏢
Intro SummaryCommunity-services coordinator by day, apartment buyer by night! Nate Pharmer-Eden 🇺🇸 started out helping manage 1,000+ Madison WI units for a developer, then realized he wanted ownership too. With a fiancée, two kids, and a 9-to-5, he formed Eaton Capital (2023) and began scooping up value-add multifamily deals in the Carolinas without quitting his W-2 job. His secret sauce? Tight partnerships, vertical integration, and crazy-good time blocking. ⏰🏗️🔍 Things DiscussedEarly Influence & Real-Estate Spark ⚡• Paid college internship in insurance showed him the cubicle life wasn’t for him.• A fraternity broth...
2025-06-19
34 min
The Side Hustle and Business Show with Eric Lindsey
🎙️ How To Operate A Syndication Business While Working Full-Time with Nate Pharmer-Eden 🤝🏢
Intro SummaryCommunity-services coordinator by day, apartment buyer by night! Nate Pharmer-Eden 🇺🇸 started out helping manage 1,000+ Madison WI units for a developer, then realized he wanted ownership too. With a fiancée, two kids, and a 9-to-5, he formed Eaton Capital (2023) and began scooping up value-add multifamily deals in the Carolinas without quitting his W-2 job. His secret sauce? Tight partnerships, vertical integration, and crazy-good time blocking. ⏰🏗️🔍 Things DiscussedEarly Influence & Real-Estate Spark ⚡• Paid college internship in insurance showed him the cubicle life wasn’t for him.• A fraternity broth...
2025-06-19
34 min
The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndications Show
🎙️ How To Operate A Syndication Business While Working Full-Time with Nate Pharmer-Eden 🤝🏢
Community-services coordinator by day, apartment buyer by night! Nate Pharmer-Eden 🇺🇸 started out helping manage 1,000+ Madison WI units for a developer, then realized he wanted ownership too. With a fiancée, two kids, and a 9-to-5, he formed Eaton Capital (2023) and began scooping up value-add multifamily deals in the Carolinas without quitting his W-2 job. His secret sauce? Tight partnerships, vertical integration, and crazy-good time blocking. ⏰🏗️🔍 Things DiscussedEarly Influence & Real-Estate Spark ⚡• Paid college internship in insurance showed him the cubicle life wasn’t for him.• A fraternity brother’s 254-unit projec...
2025-06-19
34 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 35: Matthew Cianci is Finding Deals Where Others Don't Look
Ever felt that gnawing sensation—the one where you're working at your corporate job until 1 AM, only to go home and hustle on your side business until 4 AM? That entrepreneurial itch that just won't go away? Matt knows this feeling all too well.After nearly 11 years on Wall Street at prestigious institutions like Bank of America and UBS, Matt finally took the leap into entrepreneurship, founding both a private wealth management firm and a real estate investment business. But his journey wasn't an overnight success story—it was paved with baseball card trading ventures as a kid, a co...
2025-06-17
46 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 34: Holly Seybert Explains Why AI Can't Replace the Human Touch in Strategic Copywriting
What truly separates effective marketing from forgettable noise? The answer lies in powerful, persuasive copywriting – and few understand this craft better than Holly Seibert, founder of Holly Seibert Copywriting.In this captivating conversation, Holly shares her unconventional path from marketing major to HR professional to successful copywriting entrepreneur. After experiencing two corporate layoffs, she realized the illusion of job security and took control of her own destiny. "Nowhere is safe," she reflects. "If your job is going to get eliminated, it's going to get eliminated. Having that control and being on my own was really what I ne...
2025-06-09
40 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 33: The Construction Veteran Who Turned His Skills into a Thriving Investment Firm
Mark Schinski, CEO of Capital Companion, shares his journey from psychology and engineering studies to building a successful real estate investment firm with his business partner Joe. His background in construction combined with strategic partnerships has enabled him to tackle challenging properties that other investors avoid, turning the "worst houses" into profitable investments.• Background in psychology, engineering, and 20 years in construction provides unique perspective on real estate investing• Started as project manager for luxury custom home builder before launching his own general contracting company• Met business partner Joe through a mentor who recognized their complementary skills...
2025-06-03
42 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 32: Building Empire One Brick at a Time with Joe Fredick
Joe Frederick's real estate journey began with a teenage epiphany in a New Jersey beach house. "This is not the family type that I come from," he recalls thinking at 16, discovering the owner built wealth through real estate. That moment sparked a decade-long path from finance student to savvy entrepreneur.Frederick's tactical approach to building wealth started with house hacking at 22, purchasing a duplex and renting the larger unit while living in the smaller one. Despite being younger than his tenants, he positioned himself as "just the property manager," a clever strategy that established authority while concealing...
2025-05-27
40 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 31: Alejandro's Business Evolution from Crawling in Attics to Building Empires
What happens when you find yourself crawling through an attic at 2AM, breathing insulation, and realize "this isn't it"? For Alejandro, that moment sparked a transformation from blue-collar HVAC technician to successful entrepreneur helping others access interest-free capital and harness the power of AI.Alejandro takes us through his journey of investing $40,000 in mentorships and courses (most of which he candidly admits was "bullshit") before finding the strategies that allowed him to build a thriving business. He shares how he helps entrepreneurs structure their profiles to secure high-limit, 0% interest credit cards that can be converted to capital...
2025-05-20
34 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 30: Brian's Freedom Formula is Trading Paychecks for Property Ownership
Brian Briscoe never imagined he'd become a multifamily investor with $35 million in real estate holdings. After earning degrees in mathematics and serving 20 years in the military, his path took an unexpected turn when he realized the power of real estate investing.During a military deployment with limited outside communication, Brian found himself alone with a computer and spreadsheets, calculating what it would take to achieve financial freedom. The sobering discovery? He'd need 60-80 single-family homes to replace his income – a pace that would leave him "really, really old" before reaching his goal. This revelation pushed him to ex...
2025-05-12
44 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 29: From Teaching Elementary to Building a Real Estate Empire: One Woman's Journey
Jonna Weber transforms from a reluctant investor who viewed real estate as risky to a community leader and team builder with a thriving portfolio spanning decades of experience. Her journey illustrates how consistent action over time, learning from others, and pushing through fear creates lasting success in real estate investing.• Sold an underperforming property losing $800 monthly during a market downswing to purchase two positive cash flow properties • Discovered the power of investor communities by attending the first-ever BiggerPockets conference• Created the Boise Real Estate Investor Network after recognizing Idaho's potential market growth• Weathered the 2008 recession...
2025-05-06
36 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 28: What Happens When You Sell Your Dream But Lose Your Purpose?
Jerome Myers shares his journey from corporate America dropout to entrepreneurship expert, revealing how he helps founders find post-exit fulfillment rather than just maximizing valuations. • Built a $20 million division for a Fortune 550 company before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship• Created "the eight X's of a founder" framework to guide entrepreneurs through common pitfalls• Advocates finding mentors who've achieved your goals rather than learning through trial and error• Explains the "founder's exit paradox" where entrepreneurs feel lost after selling their businesses• Shares case study of helping a dentist sell most of her practices to achieve financial f...
2025-04-29
35 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 27: The Entrepreneur's Resilience Handbook
Nate and Cole share personal stories of their most challenging real estate moments and how they transformed these potential disasters into opportunities that strengthened their businesses and mindsets.• Nate recounts managing a duplex that caught fire when a child found a lighter and toilet paper• The catastrophe led Nate to purchase the property, get his GC license, and transform it into a profitable investment• Cole details a $150,000 mistake on a 7-unit portfolio caused by misunderstanding commercial appraisal processes• Despite the refinance failure, the resulting high cash flow became the foundation supporting Cole's entire portfolio• Bo...
2025-04-21
27 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 26: Building a Lawn Care Empire with GreenPal
Bryan Clayton transforms a high school lawn mowing side hustle into an 8-figure landscaping company before creating GreenPal, the "Uber of lawn care" now serving 300,000 weekly users nationwide after a decade of determined building.• Started mowing lawns in high school and grew it into a company with 150 employees over 15 years• Sold first landscaping business for 8 figures in 2013 and quickly realized retirement wasn't fulfilling• Identified opportunity to create an Uber-like service for lawn care despite having no tech background• Spent first two years learning to code and building prototype, then struggling to find initial users• Di...
2025-04-15
46 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 25: Navigating Real Estate: From Chicago Triplex to 200 Units
Linda from Married to Real Estate shares her journey from property management to owning 193 units and developing commercial properties. Her story reveals how networking, mindset shifts, and embracing uncertainty transformed her from managing properties for others to building a substantial real estate portfolio.• Started in property management for nearly 10 years before deciding to become an owner• First investment was a Chicago triplex where they implemented house hacking and BRRRR strategies• Moved to Houston after researching population growth, job growth, and crime rates in various cities• Shifted from single-family to commercial real estate to accelerate path to...
2025-04-07
43 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 24: The Roadmap to Business Success with Anthony Markey
Anthony Markey – Business Profit Advocate & ConnectorWith over seven years of experience as a self-employed professional, Anthony Markey specializes in helping businesses uncover hidden financial opportunities to save and maximize profits. Beginning his career in the life and health insurance industry, he transitioned into the B2B space, where he partners with business owners to identify cost-saving strategies they may not even know exist.Anthony's passion lies in building relationships and fostering collaboration rather than competition. As the host of the I Know a Guy podcast, he connects with industry leaders, shares their st...
2025-03-31
33 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 23: Michelle Marion’s Inspiring Rise from Property Manager to Real Estate Powerhouse
Michelle Marion, a seasoned property management expert with 25 years of experience, started her journey as a single mother, unknowingly stepping into a lifelong career. Specializing in value-add properties, she has transformed underperforming assets into thriving investments. Her passion for real estate investing began with a $7,500 property, teaching her invaluable lessons about market potential. After years of career growth, she reignited her investment journey in 2022, inspired by a mentor. Michelle’s story is a testament to resilience, vision, and seizing opportunities in real...
2025-03-24
41 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 22: Jacqueline Landry's Building Wealth Through Real Estate
In this episode of Forged in Fire, Jacqueline Landry shares how she transitioned from the corporate grind to financial freedom through real estate. After a major business setback, she and her husband pivoted to multifamily syndications, leveraging their experience to rebuild and scale. Today, Jacqueline is actively involved in 16 syndications across multiple asset classes, including multifamily, triple net, storage, and mobile home parks. Her journey is a testament to resilience, strategic growth, and the power of real estate to create lasting wealth. Send us a text
2025-03-17
38 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 21: From Snapshots to Success - Olivia Acton’s Journey Behind the Lens
Episode notesOlivia Acton is the owner and lead photographer at Olivia Acton Photography, a premier studio based in Janesville, Wisconsin.In this episode of Forged in Fire, Olivia shares her journey from nursing to entrepreneurship—starting from scratch, signing her first clients, and growing her business into a thriving luxury photography brand. Originally trained as a nurse with a master’s degree, Olivia spent nearly a decade in healthcare before discovering her passion for photography. What began as a simple desire to capt...
2025-03-10
38 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 20: Rachel Cohen’s 'Paralyzed, Not Defeated' Journey
Episode notesToday, we’re joined by Rachel Cohen, who takes us through her journey, who transformed her life from being paralyzed to building a thriving real estate career.Starting as a college athlete, Rachel’s life took unexpected turns, from managing a business with her ex-husband to facing a life-altering injury in 2006. After realizing she had no legacy to leave her children, she pivoted into real estate. Within a year of learning the ropes, Rachel became a co-GP in a 142-door property. Now, she’s focused on her seco...
2025-03-03
37 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 19: Willie Enriquez, an entrepreneur at heart, Transformed His Hustle into Real Estate Wealth
Willie Enriquez, a Dominican-Puerto Rican based in Connecticut, has had an entrepreneurial mindset since childhood, earning his first dollars sweeping barber chairs for his father. In high school, he won an entrepreneurship award and later pursued business management in college while working full-time to support his family.After spending nearly seven years in the healthcare industry, where he developed a strong emphasis on relationship-building, Willie faced a turning point when he was let go during the pandemic.In May 2022, his sister introduced him to real estate, and after attending a three-day multifamily event, he was...
2025-02-24
37 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 18: Eddie Esparza’s Journey from Demolition to Domination
Eddie Esparza is a real estate investor and the co-founder/CIO of Diversified Equity Partners, where he helps professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate investments. His journey into real estate began at a young age, as he was born into it. His father had a property portfolio, and Eddie and his brother started by working in demolition, which led to them assisting with renovations and managing contractors.Over time, Eddie became more involved in managing investments and understanding real estate dynamics, particularly in Chicago. His early goal was to steadily build a property portfolio. However, the...
2025-02-17
50 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 17: Frank's Leap into Real Estate From Excavation to Elevation
Frank’s journey began in the humble surroundings of Maui, where he took his first entrepreneurial steps by selling spam musubis to fund his passion for fishing. But after high school, life seemed to push him into a conventional path—work or college.He chose work, diving into the excavation industry and aiming for the top: a blade operator, a coveted role in construction. But everything changed when he moved to Dallas. Thrust into a booming environment far from his comfort zone, Frank saw the explosive growth of the DFW area and knew he had to be part...
2025-02-10
40 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 16: Bill's Frustration to Fulfillment Journey
Episode notes Bill O'Donnell, a retired Air Force veteran, moved from feeling unfulfilled in healthcare to finding purpose and success in financial advising, all through the guiding hand of God. After years of working in roles that didn’t align with his passion, a transformative spiritual moment led him to embrace a new direction. Bill’s journey took him from uncertainty to thriving in a career that now brings him deep satisfaction, proving that divine guidance ca...
2025-02-03
48 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 15: From Doubt, Dominance Achieved!
Mel Kaye transitioned from a decades-long corporate sales career to founding his own agency, Life Insurance Safe Zone, after becoming disillusioned with the industry's focus on closing deals. Rejecting traditional hard-sell tactics, he built his business on authenticity, transparency, and putting clients’ needs first, leading to a successful and fulfilling new career.Mel entered the life insurance industry after a bad personal experience with a policy that didn’t offer a return of premium option. This led him to prioritize educating clients and ensuring they don’t make the same mistake. His pa...
2025-01-27
34 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 14: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Business Boss
In this episode of Forged in Fire, Alison, a business owner and bookkeeper, shares her journey of starting from scratch, signing her first client, and hiring her first employee.She discusses the challenges of balancing business growth with family life as a stay-at-home mom. Alison emphasizes the importance of delegation and using systems like Asana for efficiency. She also offers advice on overcoming the fear of managing finances and the value of seeking professional help.This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and practical business tips!Timestamps:
2025-01-20
38 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 13: How a Rookie transformed into a Real Estate Rockstar
In this power-packed episode of Forged in Fire, Jim Pfeifer, a seasoned real estate syndicator and founder of PassivePockets, spills the secrets to his success in the world of passive investing.From a financial advisor to a real estate mogul, Jim’s journey is full of valuable lessons on avoiding rookie mistakes, building your dream network, and finding the right community to fast-track your success.With over 15 years of experience, he shares how learning from others’ failures can save you time and money—and why community is EVERYTHING when it comes to thriving in syndications.I...
2025-01-13
36 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 12: Data, Decisions, and Entrepreneurship with Jonathan Chambless
In this episode of the Forged in Fire Podcast, we’re joined by Jonathan Chambless, Founder & CEO of LV8RLABS. He shares his vast knowledge of Asset & Risk Management, focusing on how blockchain technology is revolutionizing industries.With over a decade of experience in CRE Management & Development, Jonathan discusses his journey from Mid-Rise Portfolio Manager to Commercial General Contractor, and his commitment to decentralization and self-sovereign data.Tune in for a deep dive into how cutting-edge technology is transforming asset management and creating mo...
2025-01-06
33 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 11: Mastering KPIs, Flexibility, and Mentorship in Business
Nate Pharmer and Cole Farrell discuss the importance of setting clear goals and tracking progress in business. They emphasize the need for a documented plan, including the "why" behind goals, and the significance of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue and marketing effectiveness. They highlight the importance of flexibility, using a hypothetical golf ball business to illustrate how to pivot strategies in response to market changes or unforeseen events. The conversation also touches on the value of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and seeking mentorship from experienced individuals to navigate challenges effectively.Action Items: 1. ) D...
2024-12-30
32 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 10: From Blindspots to Breakthroughs - A David Creel's Entrepreneurial Journey
David Creel is known as The Blindspot Coach and is the Founder of The HOPES Tribe. He guides and inspires people to achieve greatness and become the person God created them to be. His one-line business plan is "Be Curious, Not Judgemental." His life motto comes from Zig Ziglar, "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want." His mission in life is to give people hope, encouragement, and to make a positive contribution.In this episode, we sit down...
2024-12-23
47 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 9: How to Set Goals, Tackle MINS, and Win Every Day - Mastering Mindset
In this episode of Forged in Fire, Nate and Cole dive deep into the power of mindset and how it plays a crucial role in setting the foundation for success—whether you're a real estate investor or just someone looking to level up in life. Get ready for an action-packed conversation filled with strategies for personal growth, goal setting, and the importance of understanding your MINS (Most Important Next Steps).Key Takeaways:Starting Your Day with Purpose: Nate kicks things off by sharing his daily routine, which starts at 4 AM, ge...
2024-12-16
20 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 8: Raising Capital and Brewing Success with Matthew Baltzell
Matthew Baltzell knows a thing or two about real estate and getting things done. He hosted Real Estate Journeys, a Top 400 Business Podcast with 114 episodes, and built up a portfolio of 743 units along the way. He previously worked as an Asset Manager at Boardwalk Wealth, a private equity firm out of Dallas. Now, as the founder of CAP X MEDIA, he helps real estate investors raise capital through podcasting and smart marketing strategies. Oh, and when he’s not busy, you’ll find him perfecting his coffee game—he’s a coffee sommelier with a soft spot for a smo...
2024-12-09
40 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 7: Revolutionizing Real Estate through Tokenization, Tech, and Innovation with Matthew Schneider
Matthew Schneider serves as the CEO of Building PropTech Inc, with an entrepreneurial journey spanning roles such as a fiction novelist, to leading small-cap and derivative trades in the stock market. Matthew has 5 years in capital markets and 4 years in real estate tokenization, with proficiency in Building Information Management, investments, AI, blockchain, and asset securitization. He has engaged investors, innovators, and industry professionals from around the world in business development, market discovery, and performances like pitch competitions and keynotes.Send us a text
2024-12-02
44 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 6: Transforming Real Estate Marketing with Automation and Innovation with Brian Harness
In this episode, co-hosts Nate Pharmer and Cole Farrell welcome Brian Harness, founder of KC Web Designs, as he shares his inspiring journey from Kansas City, MO, to San Antonio, TX, and his evolution from freelancing to running a full-fledged digital marketing agency. Brian delves into his passion for building and creating, the lessons he learned through trial and error, and how a drive to solve problems led him to web development and digital marketing.He candidly discusses the struggles of entrepreneurship, including a period when he had to return to a 9-to-5 job, and how he...
2024-11-25
33 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 5: Breaking Barriers in Real Estate Syndication with Domingo Valadez
Domingo Valadez is an ex-Google Product Strategy Lead, seasoned real estate investor, and host of the Groundbreakers podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs and real estate operators about their journeys and current deals. He has syndicatedtwo deals himself, building an investor base of over 3,000 accredited and non-accredited investors. After experiencing firsthand the complexities and pain points that syndicators often face—from fundraising to deal administration—Domingo started building Homebase to simplify these processes. Launched earlier this year, Homebase is designed to streamline deal administration, inv...
2024-11-18
28 min
Forged In Fire
Episode 4: Empowering Financial Freedom and Leadership with Ray Sensenig
Ray Sensenig, founder and president of Sensenig Coaching and Consulting, LLC, and the chairman of P.I.E. W.O.R.K.S. It’s an honor to stand here today and share a bit about my journey and what it’s like to lead in both the coaching world and the P.I.E. W.O.R.K.S. community.Being in a position where I guide others through their financial challenges and business decisions is a privilege that I take seriously. At Sensenig Coaching and Consulting, I work...
2024-11-11
24 min