Shows
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E15 | Direct Mortgage Loan Company | Elfant Pontz Properties | What Successful R/E Dev. Looks LikeNick and Ryan sit down with Jared Pontz from Direct Mortgage Loan Company & Elfant Pontz Properties. Personally speaking, Jared is one of the sharpest guys I know who's in the real estate business and it was a pleasure working with him earlier in my career. Connect with Jared and DMLC at https://www.dmlc-lending.com/ and thanks again for coming on the show, Jared!This episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and residential landscaping and hardscaping needs in the greater Philadelphia area. You can reach t...
2026-01-041h 10
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E14 | From Acquisition to Renovation, Finding a Buyer, Financing the Buyer | All Parties PresentNick and Ryan sit down with one another to discuss one of Nick's newest projects which happened to be purchased by our partner and producer, Danny Bennett. Congratulations, Danny!Nick and Ryan take us through the entire process from Ryan helping Danny with the mortgage-related stuff and how Nick thinks about and executes on his deals. Nick's iterative process is invaluable, given that he has refined his processes many times.This episode was made possible by our friends over that The Rook. You can visit The Rook at 4001 Cresson Street in Manayunk, Philadelphia and you...
2025-11-111h 07
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E13 | Jordan Katz | From Wall Street to Philly Real Estate Investing | REITsNick and Ryan sit down with Jordan Katz. Jordan talks about transitioning from Wall Street to real estate investing in Philadelphia, initially through a Real Estate Investment Trust - or in other words, a REIT.This is Jordan's 2nd time on the show and it always a pleasure having him on. Thank You, Jordan, for sharing so much with us and our listeners!This episode was made possible by NEF General Contracting. NEF General Contracting is your go to construction company for all of your exterior & roofing needs here in the greater Philadelphia & South Jersey...
2025-10-091h 16
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E12 | Jeff Greco | Work-Force Housing Developer | Hotel Owner | Hard Money LendingNick and Ryan sit down with Jeff Greco. Jeff has so much to share, he's involved in hard money lending, boutique hotel development and most recently, he's partnered with The City of Philadelphia and their Turn The Key Program developing work-force housing. This program is meant to help our teachers, firefighters and police officers, for example, afford new construction homes in great neighborhoods throughout the City. This is a smart program that has gained national recognition.Thanks for coming on the show, Jeff, and for sharing so many "Lessons Learned" with our listeners. Connect with some's of...
2025-09-221h 21
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E11 | DJ Trievel | Founder of Trievel Studios | Designers | Architects | EngineersNick and Ryan sit down with DJ Trievel who is the founder of Trievel Studios which is comprised of Designers, Architects and Engineers. Trievel Studios is a full-service real estate development firm that assists with all things permitting and construction.Thank you, DJ, for coming on the show and for sharing so many insights with us!Connect with DJ and his firm via email at dtrievel@trievelstudios.com or their website at https://www.trievelstudios.com/ - you can also check them out on the gram @TrievelStudiosThis episode was...
2025-09-0458 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E10 | Nick Fenton | NEF General Contracting | The Power of "Showing Up"Nick and Ryan sit down with Nick Fenton, owner of NEF General Contracting. NEF is a serious roofing company who can back it up when it comes to no job being too big or small.Nick's path and story is great and talks a lot about how simply "Showing Up" can be the differentiator between winning and losing bids. Thanks for coming on the show, Nick! Connect with NEF online at NEFGeneralContracting.com and on the gram @NEF_ROOFINGThis episode was made possible by The Adams Group which is a long time Philadelphia real...
2025-07-101h 07
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E9 | Mike Haggerty | Licensed General Contractor | Transitioning into Real Estate InvestingNick and Ryan sit down with Mike Haggerty, owner of MKE General Contracting. Mike is a successful Philadelphia-based general contractor and real estate investor.This is a great episode as Mike wears many hats in the industry and he shares plenty of stories from getting started in construction and saving money to begin flipping houses here in Philly. Great episode and thanks for coming on the show, Mike!This episode was made possible by our friends over that The Rook. You can visit The Rook at 4001 Cresson Street in Manayunk, Philadelphia and you can...
2025-05-071h 05
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E8 | Chris Woods | Host of Pain with a Purpose Podcast | Finding Strength in Recovery JourneysNick and Ryan sit down with Chris Woods from the Pain with a Purpose podcast. Chris's Pod focuses on recovery and purpose beyond sobriety.Chris has a fascinating story and doesn't sugarcoat anything. Connect with Chris on the Gram @c_woods28 and check out his Podcast @painwpurpose - Thank You for coming on the show, Chris, and for sharing so much!This episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and residential landscaping and hardscaping needs in the greater Philadelphia area. You can reach them on...
2025-03-261h 30
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E7 | Hall of Fame Real Estate | Acquisitions | Property Management | Flips & Rentals | KPI'sNick and Ryan sit down with Jesse Sigall who is the COO of Hall of Fame Real Estate. Hall of Fame Real Estate is an investment company that specializes in construction, property management, acquisitions, flips and rentals in the Woodbury, NJ area.Jesse has a cool story about his roundabout way of launching his career in real estate while also covering the pros and cons of the wholesaling process and leveraging that into a dynamic and multifaceted company with over 20 employees. This is a fantastic episode for people who are looking to get started in real estate...
2025-02-131h 01
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E6 | Real Estate Investing with Plotify | CEO Anish Malhotra | CRO Gavin O'Hara | Removing Barriers for InvestorsNick and Ryan sit down with Anish Malhotra, who is the founder and CEO of Plotify. Anish is joined by his CRO, Gavin O'Hara. Simply put, Plotify can be the busy investor's pathway to owning curated rental properties which are selected to fit their unique investment strategy.Plotify is a cool "Wealth Tech" company that has built the world's first truly end-to-end platform which focuses on creating customized individual investment plans for their members. Best of luck, Anish & Gavin, and Thank You for coming on the show! This episode was made possible by B...
2025-01-161h 23
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E5 | Kiersten Brien | Pitmilly House | Home Improvement | Woodworking | Interior DesignNick and Ryan sit down with Kiersten Brien, owner of Pitmilly House, which is an interior design studio located in Lafayette Hill. Kiersten has been building and designing since she was a little girl and she takes us through her careers in fashion design, real estate and interior design. Thanks again for coming on the show, Kiersten!This episode was made possible by Baker Street Partners. Baker Street Partners specializes in real estate development and restoration in the Manayunk & Roxborough sections of Philadelphia. One of their exciting new projects is The Trent Manayunk which is...
2025-01-011h 15
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E4 | Doug Carpenter | Unpacking the ins & outs of Title Insurance | RealtorNick and Ryan sit down with Doug Carpenter. Doug is a real estate agent as well as a Title agent. Doug takes us through the ins & outs of Title Insurance and how important it can be. Doug does a really good job of unpacking exactly what Title Insurance is and why you may need to purchase it. Connect with Doug on the Gram @DugCarpenter and thanks for coming on the show, Doug!This episode was made possible by Baker Street Partners. Baker Street Partners specializes in real estate development and restoration in the M...
2024-12-1259 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E3 | Loreta Montenegro | Business Owner | Real Estate InvestorNick and Ryan sit down with Loreta Montenegro. Loreta is a successful business owner and real estate investor in Philadelphia. Loreta talks about the importance of Hard Work. And for all of you dog & cat lovers out there - don't forget to check out Loreta's business, Paw Prints Grooming located at 6134 Ridge Avenue in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia.This episode was made possible by Downtown Mechanical which is your one stop shop for all of your HVAC needs in both residential & commercial. They specialize in installations, service, roof top units, mini splits and more...
2024-11-241h 12
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E2 | Matt Marino | KYND Real Estate Co. | Social Media Marketing | Scaling BusinessesNick and Ryan sit down with Matt Marino is a Realtor with KYND Real Estate Co. Matt has a great story about leaving "Corporate America" and Sunny Florida for a career in real estate here in the Greater Philadelphia area. Matt has a ton of great insight coupled with a common sense approach to success and he shares it all. Connect with Matt on the gram @kyndmatt - thanks for coming on the show, Matt!This episode was made possible by The Adams Group which is a long time Philadelphia real estate team. They help buyers find...
2024-11-021h 15
Atomic Real Estate ShowS3E1 | Brian Corcodilos - Multi-Family Real Estate Development @DesignBlendz | The City of Philadelphia & Haunted HousesNick and CJ open up season 3 with Brian Corcodilos from DesignBlendz. Ryan was unavailable so we got CJ to sit in for him, we apologize in advance :) Brian is our first 2nd time guest and we were very excited to have him back on. This guy is a force and his perspectives are always intriguing.Connect with Brian on all the socials @designblendz & @corcodilos and if you're a developer who's interested in the Philly market - there's no need to look any further than DesignBlendz who are constantly raising the standard. Check them out at https://www...
2024-10-161h 22
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E15 | Tech Startups | Real Estate Investors | Sourcing Contractors | DirectSubsNick and Ryan close out season 2 with their partner, CJ Koch. CJ is the founder of DirectSubs which is a startup that makes it east for real estate investors to connect with local contractors. CJ just rebuilt the entire platform to better reflect product/market fit and talks about relaunching in the greater Philly area.Connect with CJ & DirectSubs on all the socials @directsubs and make sure to register at DirectSubs.comThis episode was made possible by Downtown Mechanical which is your one stop shop for all of your HVAC needs in both residential...
2024-08-081h 04
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E14 | Studio C Architecture | Real Estate Development | Feasibility StudiesNick and Ryan sit down with Chris Carickhoff who is a licensed architect in PA & NJ and CEO of Studio C Architecture. Studio C is a multi-disciplinary architecture studio, providing their clients with design excellence and a degree of service that is unparalleled.Connect with Chris on the gram @studio_c_architectureThis episode was made possible by Downtown Mechanical which is your one stop shop for all of your HVAC needs in both residential & commercial. They specialize in installations, service, roof top units, mini splits and more! They accept credit cards, offer financing options...
2024-07-121h 00
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E13 | Downtown Mechanical | HVAC Professional | Valuable Industry ExperienceNick and Ryan sit down with Matt Rispo from Downtown Mechanical. Matt happens to be one of Nick's go-to subcontractors and he shares a ton of wisdom and experience that'll come in handy for new & seasoned investors.Connect with Matt on the gram @downtown_mechanicalThis episode was made possible by Downtown Mechanical which is your one stop shop for all of your HVAC needs in both residential & commercial. They specialize in installations, service, roof top units, mini splits and more! They accept credit cards, offer financing options and provide free estimates. Also, did we...
2024-06-191h 02
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E12 | Franzone's Pizzeria, Restaurant & Sports Bar | Running a Successful Small BusinessNick and Ryan sit down with Charles Franzone who is the 3rd generation owner of the uber successful Franzone's Pizzeria, Restaurant & Sports Bar.Explore the many parallels between running a successful business, whether it's real estate focused, food focused or as it is for Franzone's Pizzeria, both. Connect with Franzone's on the gram @FranzonesPizzeriaThis episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and residential landscaping and hardscaping needs in the greater Philadelphia area. You can reach them on IG @meladylandscaping or https://meladylandscaping.com/ or 267 836 2102.
2024-06-111h 02
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E11 | Getting Started in Real Estate Investing & Working Full Time | Leveraging Social MediaNick and Ryan sit down with Pat O'Dell where they talk about the power of social media. Pat ended up connecting with Nick for his first deal via Instagram.Pat talks about how to get started with real estate investing while working full time in healthcare. Connect with Pat on the gram @prodell2This episode was made possible by The Adams Group which is a long time Philadelphia real estate team. They help buyers find the right home, investors find hidden opportunities and sellers maximize their price with their years of insight into Philadelphia and...
2024-06-0459 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E10 | Danny Bennett Productions | Owning & Running a Successful Production CompanyNick and Ryan sit down with our guy from behind the scenes - Danny Bennett. As Nick & Ryan already said, Danny is an integral part of Atomic and is probably the most important piece of the ARES puzzle. Furthermore, he's good people!Danny's production company is top notch and if you're lucky enough to work your way into his schedule, you won't be sorry. Connect with Danny on the gram @dannybennettproductions or his website at https://www.dannybennettproductions.com/This episode was made possible by The Adams Group which is a long time Philadelphia real...
2024-05-2155 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E9 | Compass Real Estate | First Time Home Buyers | Real Estate Agent + PassionNick and Ryan sit down with Abbie Chowansky from Compass Real Estate who specializes as a Buyer's Agent. Abbie especially loves working with first time home buyers and her passion is apparent.Connect with Abbie on the Gram @abbiesyouragent - especially if you're looking for a house in the Havertown area! You can also email her at Abbie.Chowansky@compass.comThis episode was made possible by The Adams Group which is a long time Philadelphia real estate team. They help buyers find the right home, investors find hidden opportunities and sellers maximize their price...
2024-05-131h 09
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E8 | Direct Mortgage Loan Company | Construction Loans & Hard Money LendingNick and Ryan sit down with Lindsey Krueger and Daniel Eng from Direct Mortgage Loan Company who specializes in Construction Loans. DMLC is a top notch lender here in the greater Philadelphia area who typically has over $90MM in committed loans on any given day.Connect with Lindsey & Dan by calling the office @ 215 844 1200 or check out the DMLC website at https://www.dmlc-lending.com/ where there's plenty of useful information.This episode was made possible by The Adams Group which is a long time Philadelphia real estate team. They help buyers find the right home...
2024-05-0751 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E7 | Madonna Management | Financial Planning Techniques | Retirement PreparationsNick and Ryan sit down with Betsy Madonna from Madonna Management and this episode is a Must Listen even if it's just to learn what questions you should be asking with regards to your retirement and financial security.Connect with Betsy on the Gram @Madonna_Management & Betsy.Madonna or send her an email at Elizabeth.Madonna@StewardPartners.com and check out their website at https://morriscapitalmanagement.stewardpartners.com/index.cfmThis episode was made possible by The Adams Group which is a long time Philadelphia real estate team. They help buyers find the right home...
2024-04-2959 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E6 | LK Miller, Inc. | Commercial General Contractor | Commercial vs Residential ConstructionNick and Ryan sit down with Jason Scholl from LK Miller, Inc. LK Miller is a commercial general contractor located here in the greater Philadelphia area and the surrounding suburbs. Jason's a sharp guy and takes us through many of the parallels between commercial and residential construction in addition to touching on so many other business concepts.Connect with Jason on the Gram @lkmcommercial or check out their website at https://www.lkmillerinc.com/This episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and re...
2024-04-231h 25
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E5 | Shane Yaller | From Intern to Successful Real Estate Agent | MindsetNick and Ryan sit down with Shane Yaller today and talk through all things real estate, starting as an intern and how that helped to shape his 7 year career in real estate. Shane has the right mindset in this game and is more than generous with what he's learned up until now. Enjoy episode 5!Connect with Shane on the Gram @syaller18 & @realtorshanebhhsThis episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and residential landscaping and hardscaping needs in the greater Philadelphia area. You can reach them...
2024-04-1549 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E4 | Nick & Ryan discuss The NAR Settlement and its Potential Impact | Interest RatesNick and Ryan discuss the NAR settlement, interest rates and the "Real State of Real Estate." Lots of takeaways from this episode!This episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and residential landscaping and hardscaping needs in the greater Philadelphia area. You can reach them on IG @meladylandscaping or https://meladylandscaping.com/ or 267 836 2102.1. This show is brought to you by Danny Bennett Productions, connect with them at https://www.dannybennettproductions.com/ 2. Connect with our host, Nick Cessna, at @ccs_pa 3. Connect with our ho...
2024-04-0958 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowSeason 2 | Episode 4 of Atomic Real Estate ShowNick and Ryan discuss the NAR settlement, interest rates and the "Real State of Real Estate." Lots of takeaways from this episode!This episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and residential landscaping and hardscaping needs in the greater Philadelphia area. You can reach them on IG @meladylandscaping or https://meladylandscaping.com/ or 267 836 2102.1. This show is brought to you by Danny Bennett Productions, connect with them at https://www.dannybennettproductions.com/ 2. Connect with our host, Nick Cessna, at @ccs_pa 3. Co...
2024-04-0855 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E3 | Bear Real Estate | Relationships Over Business | Scaling Your Real Estate BusinessGreat episode! An honest depiction from a successful real estate agent who has only been licensed for a few years but is doing big things."Relationships over business."-Dylan BearConnect with Dylan on the Gram @dylan.bear & @bear.realestateThis episode was made possible by Melady Landscaping. They're your go-to service for all of your commercial and residential landscaping and hardscaping needs in the greater Philadelphia area. You can reach them on IG @meladylandscaping or https://meladylandscaping.com/ or 267 836 2102.1. This show is brought to you...
2024-04-0155 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E2 | How To Finance Shell-Like Real Estate | Flipping Houses | High End RenovationsPlease enjoy Season 2, Episode 2 as Nick & Ryan continue their conversation from last week which includes Ryan asking Nick all about how he was able to finance and transform his current project from shell-like condition to a top of the line renovation. They'll also be preparing for our 1st official guest of this new season.-1. This show is brought to you by Danny Bennett Productions, connect with them at https://www.dannybennettproductions.com/2. Connect with our host, Nick Cessna, at @ccs_pa3. Connect with our host, Ryan Dolan, at @ryandolanmycity or https://mycity.mortgage/ryan-dolan/
2024-03-251h 12
Atomic Real Estate ShowS2E1 | We're back with our new hosts, Nick Cessna & Ryan Dolan!We're back and kicking off our next iteration of @AtomicRealEstateShow with our new hosts, Nick Cessna & Ryan Dolan.-Nick is a successful real estate investor and house flipping specialist, see episode 1 for more context. Ryan is a successful mortgage professional and an investor, see episode 22 for more context.-We also have Danny @dannybennettproductions handling all things production. Danny's production company is top notch and this level of quality wouldn't be possible if it weren't for his creative genius.-On a personal note, I'd like to say how excited and appreciative...
2024-03-181h 07
Atomic Real Estate ShowDeyni Majia-Zaccaro - Vacation Rentals | Managing Risk | Founder at The Pink Door ProjectOur guest today is Deyni Mejia-Zaccaro. Deyni is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, Founder of The Pink Door Project all while furthering her professional career as a digital project manager. -----Deyni takes us through a lot, from feeling the pressures of writing her first offer to owning multiple properties and what it took to get there. She also talks about owning vacation rentals and how to thrive in those markets. -----Another takeaway for me is Deyni's approach to managing risk. Her strategic mindset and reframing abilities allow her to take preparedness to the...
2023-10-131h 33
Atomic Real Estate ShowEric Feinberg - Real Estate Investor | Real Estate Agent | Implementing Systems & ProcessesOur guest today is Eric Feinberg. Eric is a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur and successful real estate agent with Keller Williams. -----I've known Eric for a long time and I can easily say, he's one of my favorite people. Honest, dependable and bright are some words that come to mind. -----Eric takes us through so much. He covers things like hiring a business coach, how to hire and implement an assistant and even how fatherhood has impacted his day to day. Definitely some things of value, especially for people who may be...
2023-09-281h 08
Atomic Real Estate ShowMatt Tallent - Team Leader @ Call Philly Home | Real Estate Investor | AirBnb SuperhostOur guest today is Matt Tallent who is an accomplished real estate investor, team leader at the very successful Call Philly Home Team at Keller Williams Main Line and AirBnb Superhost. -----Matt has had a passion for real estate as far back as he can remember and he prides himself on learning as much as he can so he can bring the most value to himself as well as his clients. -----Matt covers everything from how he got started with buying rental properties to how he structures loans, becoming an AirBnb Superhost and...
2023-08-291h 12
Atomic Real Estate ShowJordan Katz - CEO of Dime Properties | Real Estate Investor & Agent | Developer | Property ManagementOur guest today is Jordan Katz, CEO of Dime Properties. Jordan is a seasoned real estate investor in the Philadelphia area who has accomplished a tremendous amount of success in a short amount of time. I have to say, it's impressive. -----Jordan takes us through leaving his full time job in 2017 which eventually led to building new construction, doing complete & partial renovations, developing multi-unit properties and managing his rental portfolio. -----I haven't met Jordan in person yet but was chatting with him for a while a couple months back and I could tell...
2023-08-181h 37
Atomic Real Estate ShowRyan Dolan - Loan Originator @ My City Lending | Investor Financing | FHA, VA & Conventional LoansOur guest today is Ryan Dolan, a standout in the mortgage industry for 14 years, with the past 5 years dedicated to excelling at My City Lending, known for their commitment to Accountability, Transparency, and Execution. -----Ryan doesn't just assist homeowners with Conventional, FHA & VA loans, but also brings years of experience helping investors strategize for success in a rapidly changing industry. -----Tune in to gain insights on Investor Financing, crafting lines of credit for today's market, and an exciting upcoming boutique hotel in Old City Philadelphia boasting a Speakeasy Bar & Restaurant. Very cool! ...
2023-08-082h 28
Atomic Real Estate ShowJames Morrissey - Partner at Uber Successful M Architects & M Design | Entrepreneur | RestauranteurOur guest today is James Morrissey who is Partner at the award-winning architecture firm, M Architects, and Principal at the cutting edge interior design firm, M Design. ----These accomplished firms excel at meeting their client's needs by realizing a collective vision based on creative resourcefulness and high-end design. -----This may sound like a mouthful but when you see some of the properties & restaurants his firms helped to design, you'll get it. I was thrilled when James agreed to do the show because I knew between his experience, personality and energy, it would be...
2023-08-011h 28
Atomic Real Estate ShowSamantha Miller - Select Commercial Advisors | Transacting Land & Development Projects | Multi-Family | Mixed-UseOur guest today is Samantha Miller who is the Managing Partner at Select Commercial Advisors. SCA is based in Philly and specializes in transacting land & development projects specific to the multi-family & mixed-use asset class throughout the Philadelphia market and surrounding suburbs. -----I really enjoyed this episode and especially love it when I hear about someone leaving their career of "fill in the blank" to pursue a life in real estate. Samantha is nothing short of impressive and she touches on so many sophisticated concepts and to think that she's only been at it for about five...
2023-07-2554 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowAndrew Stimpfle - Seasoned Real Estate Investor | Hiring The Wrong Contractors & Property Management Co. | Exit StrategiesOur guest today is Andrew Stimpfle who is a seasoned real estate investor and licensed real estate agent in the greater Philadelphia area who managed to accumulate 50+ units since getting started. -----Andrew unpacks so much throughout this episode like hiring the wrong contractors to house-hacking his way into owning a triplex and even cautionary tales about making sure to hire the right property management company. -----Listen to this episode if you're interested in real estate investing but want to better understand some of the potential pitfalls of flipping houses, like timing the market...
2023-07-181h 05
Atomic Real Estate ShowAli Kutner - Sunflower Creations Home Staging | Maximizing Value | 150+ Active Stages | Statistics On Why You Should StageWe're back after a brief fourth of July hiatus and our guest today is Ali Kutner, Director of Operations for the uber successful staging company, Sunflower Creations. Sunflower Creations is a full service staging company in the greater Philadelphia area, South Jersey and the Jersey Shore with over 150 active stages happening right now! -----They help their clients with everything from vacant home staging, occupied home staging and even Airbnb staging / furniture preparations. I can personally attest to the level of professionalism that Ali & Sunflower bring to the table. -----If you think that a...
2023-07-111h 22
Atomic Real Estate ShowBrett Madsen - Permit Philly | All Things Zoning Permits | Building Permits | Rental Licenses and L&IOur guest today is Brett Madsen, owner of Permit Philly which focuses on helping real estate investors, contractors, architects, engineers & lawyers create clear application packages for any scope of construction permitting or licensing. -----Obtaining the right permits in a timely fashion is integral to the real estate investment & construction process so hiring someone like Permit Philly to assist you is a no-brainer. Most times handling this process the right way from the beginning will end up saving you time & money, especially for folks who may be newer to the City and/or industry. -----...
2023-06-1556 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowTravis Seal - Select Redevelopment | Vertical Integration | 15-50 Unit Development | The Power of Clear CommunicationOur guest today is Travis Seal, founder of Select Redevelopment. Select operates as a vertically integrated organization, handling projects from the initial diligence & acquisition through predevelopment, capital stack management, entitlements, and general contracting & construction management. -----Travis and I were chatting on the phone a while back and I could immediately tell that he was a sharp individual. He seemed to really "get it" with regards to the many facets of real estate development which is why I'm not surprised at the success he's achieved in such a short period of time. -----Why should...
2023-06-0652 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowLevar Clark - Real Estate Entrepreneur | Multi Family Dev. | Storage Unit Dev. | WisdomHere's another fantastic episode for you to enjoy over the long weekend as the unofficial start of summer kicks off. Be safe and have a happy Memorial Day weekend! -----Our guest today is Levar Clark from Bear & Co. Full disclosure, Levar was one of the first people on my proverbial wishlist who I thought about when conjuring up my list of guests for Atomic. I was very appreciative when he agreed.-----I met Levar some years back and I recall us chatting for an hour or two the very first time we met. W...
2023-05-241h 52
Atomic Real Estate ShowJulia Choseed - Financial Freedom | Fix & Flip | Buy & Hold | Becoming Your Own General ContractorOur guest today is Julia Choseed from Brickhouse Builders and there's so much to unpack here with Julia. I mean not only is she a successful real estate investor who also happens to be a licensed general contractor, she also has an interior design company and the list goes on.-----I've been really excited about getting her on the show for a multitude of reasons, one of which is because I love seeing females crushing it in the real estate investing and construction space and I hope this empowers more women to get involved. Not to...
2023-05-131h 01
Atomic Real Estate ShowBrian Corcodilos - Multi-Family Real Estate Development @DesignBlendz | Philly Politics | L&IOur guest today is Brian Corcodilos, CEO of DesignBlendz which is an innovative one-stop-shop for real estate development. In fact, they're responsible for approximately 17% of the units approved here in the City of Philadelphia last year. -----Some of you who consume the ARES via YouTube will appreciate the quality & format of this episode. We actually did it in a professional setting and as Paul and I would love to take the credit, it's all Brian because he was kind enough to let us use his studio.-----Why should you listen to this episode? I...
2023-05-061h 26
Atomic Real Estate ShowIrfan Raza - 0-100 Units | Working With Banks | New Investor Advice | BRRRR MethodOur guest today is Irfan Raza and this is a fantastic episode, especially for soon-to-be and ambitious investors who are interested in scaling. Irfan began investing in real estate while working a full time job at a pretty serious firm.-----However, Irfan shares with us the details surrounding his decision to go all-in and focus on real estate full time. That decision would end up being one of the best decisions of his professional career.-----Why should you listen to this episode? Because Irfan is an open book and shares so much about...
2023-04-271h 16
Atomic Real Estate ShowMoira McKee - New Investor | Squatters | Wholesaling | No Construction Exp. | 4 Units & countingOur guest today is Moira McKee and this is an empowering episode especially for aspiring investors. Moira has a full time job and zero construction experience, however, that didn't stop her.-----She went from buying her 1st rental property that came with a serious set of challenges (squatters!) to then buying a triplex, which is actually where this episode was filmed.-----Why should you listen to this show? Because Moira does a fantastic job expounding on how you should leverage your strong suits to help you overcome any potential challenges. She also talks...
2023-04-191h 16
Atomic Real Estate ShowJennifer Laurens - DIY Network Collaborator & Design ConsultantOur guest today is Jennifer Laurens, owner of Tiny Anchor Studios which is one of the fastest growing design consultants in the Philadelphia/New Jersey region. In addition to earning multiple board certifications, Jen has collaborated with the DIY Network and has been featured on 6abc.com. She's the real deal! -----Why should you listen to this show? Because many real estate investors and/or contractors have fallen victim to not considering the overall design of a home or space until after it's built or the renovation is complete. This can be problematic. So many think...
2023-03-311h 29
Atomic Real Estate ShowAntonio Campanelli - Hard Money Lending @ FUND THAT FLIPOur guest today is Antonio Campanelli who is The Director of Investor Relations at a really cool company called Fund That Flip. FTF is a disrupter and they pride themselves on being transparent, collaborative and the fastest growing real estate Fintech in America. -----Antonio has been kind enough to take us through many of their unique products that are available to real estate investors. For example, think Crowdfunding & Hard Money Lending - all in one place. -----I met Antonio a couple years back in South Philly before he took on such a prominent...
2023-03-231h 01
Atomic Real Estate ShowAJ & Jon - Scaling Their Real Estate Empire While Working Full TimeOur guests today are AJ & Jon from @PhillyHomeReno and they've been kind enough to share how they've been able to accumulate, renovate & self-manage so many properties at such a young age.-----I could stop there, however, I'd be remiss if I didn't include that they've accomplished all of this while working Full Time as an Engineer and an Architect, which are two demanding careers.-----A word that comes to mind after hearing their story is; remarkable. They're clever, resourceful, scrappy and most impressive of all - very complementary to one another. If hard...
2023-03-161h 04
Atomic Real Estate ShowTim Garrity - Copper Hill Real EstateOur guest today is Tim Garrity, co-founder and broker of record of Copper Hill Real Estate which happens to be one of greater Philadelphia's premier brokerages. -----I've known Tim for a while and he's always been a pleasure to be around. Tim carries himself very professionally in addition to being a superb networker and a fantastic conversationalist. He truly has an affinity towards people which means he's in the right business because at the end of the day - real estate is a people business. -----Tim recognized the "80/20" rule within real estate a...
2023-03-0955 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowJesse Johnston - SQS Square Settlements | Title InsuranceOur guest today is Jesse Johnston of SQS Square Settlements in Center City Philadelphia. Title Insurance Made Easy is their mission. Jesse has been wearing many hats in the real estate game since 1999 and I have to say that I really enjoyed this one. -----I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Jesse in person yet but he seems like an enlightened individual with a ton of knowledge & experience. Jesse takes us through different modes of real estate investing, systems implementation, meditation and was even kind enough to speak candidly about a contractor nightmare on one of...
2023-02-2850 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowPaul Jagielski - Allow Me To Reintroduce MyselfOur guest today is none other than our host, Paul Jagielski! In recognition of our 5th show and before we get too far into things, I felt now would be the perfect time to gain a bit more insight into Paul and how he went from corporate America to hosting the Atomic Real Estate Show. -----I'm a big believer in context and I feel that taking some time to learn a bit more about someone and their circumstances will translate to a better understanding and a stronger connection. -----On a personal note, getting...
2023-02-2125 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowHelen Graner - Commercial Loan Officer at Ambler Savings BankOur guest today is Helen Graner who is a Commercial Loan Officer at Ambler Savings Bank. Helen is the type of lender who Is Not afraid to roll her sleeves up and help her clients navigate the many processes associated with real estate investing, renovations, zoning & development. -----To put it plainly, Helen has consistently demonstrated a willingness to go above & beyond for all of her clients which can be a bit of a rarity these days. Listen and learn about obtaining financing in a personal name or an LLC. Learn about loan to value ratios and...
2023-02-1554 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowKeith Adams - The Adams Group - Compass Real Estate | PhiladelphiaOur guest today is Keith Adams, Team Leader of The Adams Group and one of the founding agents at Compass Philadelphia. Keith has been helping Buyers, Sellers, Investors & Developers for approximately 20 years. -----Keith and his team have managed to accumulate almost a half of billion dollars (yes, with a "B") in sales to date. One can only imagine the knowledge, wisdom, skill, connections & poise that come along with that. -----I've known Keith for many years and consider him a very close friend, so in that spirit, I think it'll be fun to generate...
2023-02-0739 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowBob Saritsoglou - Movement MortgageOur guest today is Bob Saritsoglou from Movement Mortgage. Bob has been helping clients finance new homes & investment properties for the past 20 years in various capacities which affords him the ability to view deals through multiple perspectives. -----Partnering with a competent, clever and trustworthy lender is one of the keys to success and Bob checks all of those boxes. It's important to understand real estate investing not just from a construction standpoint or deal-sourcing standpoint but a global standpoint which may help you to see things others miss. -----Thank You, Bob, for taking...
2023-01-2746 min
Atomic Real Estate ShowNick Cessna - Cessna Construction ServicesOur guest today is Nick Cessna, owner of Cessna Construction Services. Nick has been dominating the real estate investment industry throughout the Philadelphia area.-----He's excelled in the house flipping space and in the past year alone, he's averaged about one flip every 3-4 weeks, which is pretty insane.-----This episode will not come close to capturing all of Nick's achievements, systems and advice but it'll serve as a great intro to Nick and his mindset. We hope to have Nick back soon to dig a little deeper into some of his internal...
2023-01-1450 min