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Curiosity Class#35 - Growth Mindset with Alice HuangMost entrepreneurs struggle to build real community - Alice Huang reveals how she turned her passion for connecting people into a thriving network in Austin. Discover the surprising mindset shifts, practical strategies, and unique frameworks behind her success, from humble beginnings in Montreal to becoming a master connector in Texas.You'll learn:How listening to the right podcasts ignited Alice’s journey into community building and real estateThe eight-step system she published to help others create meaningful, in-person connectionsThe pivotal role martial arts played in breaking her fixed mindset and teaching persistenceThe behind-the-scenes story of co-founding 2H...
2026-02-0643 minCuriosity Class#34 - Practical Spirituality w/ Phil DroletPhil Drolet is an endurance athlete, coach, and creator of The Golden Path, a practice-based approach to real transformation. He blends elite performance, spiritual clarity, and everyday discipline to help people turn insight into lived mastery. Phil’s work is about embodiment over theory, presence over hustle, and learning to play the game of life with strength, joy, and precision.
2026-01-3049 minCuriosity Class#33 - How to Become a Fulfillionaire w/ JP NewmanJP Newman is the CEO of Thrive FP, a real estate private equity firm, and the founder of Fulfillionaire, a growing movement dedicated to helping high achieving business leads and entrepreneurs feel safe, confident, and intentional with their money while building lives they genuinely love.Through a blend of practical financial frameworks and deep mindset work, Fulfillionaire reframes wealth as more than accumulation. The work focuses on creating emotional safety around money, expanding time freedom, strengthening relationships, and aligning financial decisions with personal values and purpose.With over a two decades of experience across multifamily...
2026-01-2355 minCuriosity Class#32 - Big Rocks First w/ Jeff AlbaumIn this New Year's edition of Curiosity Class, Jeff Albaum shares a powerful parable about time management and prioritization. As we step into 2026, Jeff reflects on the importance of putting life's "big rocks" first - those high-priority elements like family, health, and happiness. Through the metaphor of a jar filled with rocks, pebbles, and sand, Jeff offers insights on how to balance life's demands and make room for what truly matters. Tune in for a motivational kick to stick with your resolutions and design a life that aligns with your core values.
2026-01-1606 minCuriosity Class#31 - How to Invest in Multifamily w/ Jeffrey DonisJeffrey Donis is a real estate investor, multifamily operator, and syndicator. Alongside his two brothers, Jeffrey began investing in single-family homes, building a portfolio of cash-flowing rentals and a six-figure real estate business.Today, the Donis Brothers are owners and operators across 5 different multifamily projects in North Carolina. Collectively, they have completed 20+ residential flips and raised over $10 million in investor capital.Jeffrey leads capital raising and investor relations at Donis Investment Group, where his focus is building strong investor partnerships and helping others achieve their financial goals through apartment investing.The Donis Brothers are also the...
2026-01-0939 minCuriosity Class#30 - Risk Management & Startups w/ Maximilian GloddeMaximilian (Max) Glodde, CFA, is the CEO and co-founder of MEO Continuity, a technology company helping enterprises strengthen business continuity and operational resilience. He is passionate about making complex challenges simple and intuitive and has worked with many large organizations to design continuity strategies that are both practical and effective.Before founding MEO, Max worked in financial services and commercial property insurance as a risk consultant, advising global organizations on how to assess, manage, and prepare for disruption. His background as a Chartered Financial Analyst gives him a unique perspective on the financial and operational dimensions of resilience...
2026-01-0246 minCuriosity Class#29 - Hospitality & Tech w/ JJ KingJJ King is a hospitality and technology professional focused on streamlining operations in the vacation rental industry. He is the co-founder of Beachside Vacation Rentals, a modern hospitality company that currently manages over 300 units on Florida’s Space Coast. With a background in proptech - having built and sold a company that helped property managers grow their inventory - JJ now uses technology to improve efficiency and enhance the experience for both guests and property owners. He also serves on a number of advisory boards for travel and vacation rental startups, helping to shape the future of the industry.
2025-12-2635 minCuriosity Class#28 - Commericial Real Estate w/ Ben KogutBen Kogut is the CEO of Rooster Equity Partners, where he helps accredited investors achieve financial freedom through stress-free investments in high-performing, NNN-leased commercial properties.Check out their website at: https://roosterequity.com/To connect with Ben, check out his LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/benkogut/
2025-12-1938 minCuriosity Class#27 - Aligning Incentives w/ Andrew DavisAndrew Davis is the founder of Equity Check and Partner in the private investing community Fully Funded. Andrew believes financial freedom is simple - your investment income should exceed your expenses - but the path there has been over-complicated by an industry designed to enrich sponsors first and investors second.
2025-12-1246 minCuriosity Class#26 - Should you Buy or Rent your Home?!One of the Internet’s spiciest debates: Should you buy or rent your home?In this episode, we break down both sides.On the Buy side: equity, long-term wealth building, and the pride of ownership.On the Rent side: flexibility, optionality, and often a lower monthly cost.So… who’s right? Who wins? And how should you actually think about this decision?Tune in to find out.
2025-12-0512 minCuriosity Class#25 - Vacation Rental EntrepreneurshipJack Zoppa is the CEO of Haven Vacation Rentals and the Co-Founder of Tendwell Cleaning Co. He's a short term rental (STR) entrepreneur who is on the cutting edge of hospitality in the Smoky Mountains.
2025-11-2834 minCuriosity Class#24 - How to Start a Podcast in 2025Links to what was discussed:Podcast microphoneRiverside
2025-11-2109 minCuriosity Class#23 - How to Analyze a Rental Property Pt. 2!Follow on Episode to #20 - How to Analyze a Rental Property where we dive deeper on what levers to pull to see if you want the deal!
2025-11-1413 minCuriosity Class#22 – AI, Real Estate, and Life w/ Michael DregerEntrepreneur, investor, and optimist, Michael Dreger joins the show for a discussion about AI and the future. Michael is currently is the CEO of Maidin, a chatbot made to make influence accessible. Search & analyze across Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube to find content that works and replicate in your own creations. Or, you can chat to make professional designs in any aspect ratio, all editable in a drag and drop editor. At the end of the day, Maidin is built to learn your voice and analyzes viral content to help you create influence. For listeners of the show, you can...
2025-11-071h 13Curiosity Class#21 – Baby Proofing w/ Moriel LevyMoriel Levy is the owner of Juniper Babyproofing, an Austin-based company helping families make their homes safer for little ones. She is a chemical engineer and a mom of a two-year-old. She brings both personal experience and childproofing knowledge to relate to her clients and help them find the right safety solutions for their homes.
2025-10-3137 minCuriosity Class#20 – How to Analyze a Rental Property w/ a Twist!Join us for an episode on how to analyze a rental property –spreadsheet nerds – this one’s for you!
2025-10-2412 minCuriosity Class#19 – Artificial Intelligence w/……..Sage?Join us for an episode where I interview…..AI? Let’s see what happens!
2025-10-1710 minCuriosity Class#18 – Long Distance Real Estate Investing w/ Jeff AlbaumIn this first solo episode of Curiosity Class, I share my playbook for investing in real estate remotely. From building trust with local teams to analyzing deals without ever stepping footon-site, this episode breaks down what it really takes to succeed as a distance investor.
2025-10-1010 minCuriosity Class#17 – Food Science w/ Alexa PinskyAlexa Pinsky is a University of Florida graduate with a Bachelor's in Food Science, a minor in Packaging, and a Master’s of Science in Business Management. She’s spent the past 9 years at The Hain Celestial Group, where she recently stepped into the role of Senior Manager of Contract Manufacturing.Outside of work, Alexa is a passionate chef and food explorer, sharing her delicious creations on TikTok or Instagram at @whatalexamade. Give her a follow to see what she’s cooking up next - or reach out on LinkedIn to connect!
2025-05-301h 03Curiosity Class#16 – How Buildings Get Built w/ Gil HetsroniGil Hetsroni is a licensed Professional Engineer with over five years of experience in structural engineering, specializing in high-end single-family residential projects. He currently serves as a Project Engineer at Labib Funk & Associates, where he contributes to the design and coordination of custom homes that balance architectural ambition with structural integrity.His academic foundation includes a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an M.S. in Structural Engineering from California State University, Northridge. He takes pride in delivering thoughtful, code-compliant designs that meet both aesthetic and performance goals, and enjoys collaborating...
2025-05-161h 04Curiosity Class#15 – Mobile Home Parks and Parking Lots w/ Kevin BuppKevin Bupp is a seasoned commercial real estate investor,top podcast host, and author of The Cashflow Investor, with over $1B in real estate transactions under his belt. On his podcast, “Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow,” he shares his 20+ years of experience, guiding millions of listeners on how to find and invest profitably in commercial real estate. Based on his decades of personal experience, supported by well-documented housing and demographic trends, Kevin has identified Mobile Home Parks and Parking Lots as the top commercial real estate investments in the current market.Increasingly known for his...
2025-02-2753 minCuriosity Class#14 – Judaism, Spirituality, and G-d w/ Rabbi Mendy LevertovRabbi Mendy Levertov is the Rabbi of Chabad of Downtown& Young Jewish Professionals of Austin. Rabbi Mendy is an Austin native – and has found his calling being a mentor and role model for all the young Jewish professionals in Austin. Mendy, along with his amazing wife and 7 children – live out their values on a daily basis. What started off as a conversation meant to explain Judaism as if I was a 3rd grader quickly delved into the topics of mysticism, the Universe, and how he knows G-d exists.
2025-02-201h 55Curiosity Class#13 – Affordable Housing, Mindsets, and Investing w/ Andrew KeelAndrew Keel is the owner of Keel Team, LLC, a Top 50 Owner of Manufactured Housing Communities with over 3,000 lots under management. His team currently manages over 40 manufactured housing communities across more than 10 states. His expertise is in turning around under-managed manufactured housing communities by utilizing proven systems to maximize the occupancy while reducing operating costs. He specializes in bringing in homes to fill vacant lots, implementing utility bill back programs, and improving overall management and operating efficiencies, all of which
significantly boost the asset value and net operating income of the communities. Check out KeelTeam.com to learn more.
2024-12-2356 minCuriosity Class#12 – AI, Startups, and Mentorship w/ Matt WeissMatt Weiss is a force to be reckoned with. He’s a graduate of the Wharton School, a Marine Corps Veteran, author of the book “We Don’t Want You ,Uncle Sam”, and the COO and Co Founder of Circuit, an enterprise AI company based in Austin TX.
We talk about Matt’s story, how he decided to join the US Marine Corps, and his journey into the amazing and sometimes scary world of startups.
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn at: Matt Weiss
Check out his book on Amazon...
2024-12-1050 minCuriosity Class#11 – Coaching, Mindsets, and Learning w/ Dovid AzeradDovid Azerad is a Transformation Architect who helps high-achievers break through limiting patterns and escape the Stall Cycle to achieve elite performance. Drawing from his own experiences of feeling disillusioned and stuck, Dovid created the EPI Framework (Elite Performance Integration) to guide others on a transformative path to growth and sustained success.
The EPI Framework is a proprietary coaching approach inspired by therapeutic practices and strategic business principles. This unique method empowers entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals to understand their inner dynamics, disrupt unhelpful cycles, and align their actions with their core values and highest goals.
Dovid’s coaching is highly pe...
2024-11-111h 18Curiosity Class#10 – Startups, Business, and Mindsets w/ Amit KadoshIn this episode of Curiosity Class, join us as we sit down with Amit Kadosh, Founder and CEO of Èncourse (recently acquired in December '23), to explore the world of Go-to-Market strategies and business development. With over eight years of experience founding and leading companies across the food, retail, and fintech sectors, Amit shares insights on how to navigate the consumer, SMB, and large enterprise landscapes.
As an alumnus of Meta's B2C Growth Accelerator and AWS Loft Accelerator, Amit has a unique perspective on scaling businesses, and he’s now giving back as a mentor and lecturer at prestigious ins...
2024-10-2339 minCuriosity Class#9 – Metabolic Health, Diabetes, and Biking across America w/ Jesse LavineJoin us as we sit down with Jesse Lavine, a remarkable individual who’s defying the odds. As a team member at Levels and someone living with Type 1 diabetes, Jesse shares his inspiring journey of biking across America, highlighting the resilience, determination, and mindset needed to tackle such an incredible feat. We dive deep into Jesse’s experiences managing his health, the role technology plays in his daily life, and his insights on maintaining a high-performance lifestyle. Whether you’re curious about the future of health tech, fascinated by endurance sports, or looking for inspiration to push your limits, this episod...
2024-09-181h 01Curiosity Class#8 – Airplanes, Flying, and Lift w/ Yehuda TenenbaumJoin Yehuda Tenenbaum, a professional pilot and certified flight instructor from a prestigious flight school in Florida, as he breaks down everything you need to know about airplanes. With a lifelong passion for aviation, Yehuda offers expert insights and engaging stories from the cockpit.
Follow Yehuda on Instagram @yudat1 and connect with him on LinkedIn. Whether you're interested in taking flight lessons or chartering a private flight, Yehuda is your go-to expert in the aviation world!
2024-07-2942 minCuriosity Class#7 – Leadership, War, and Life w/ Retired Lt. Colonel Oakland McCullochRetired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and the author of the 2021 release, “Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be”. Both his leadership talk, and his book are based on his 40+ years of leadership experience in combat, peacekeeping operations, disaster relief operations and in the board room. Oak highlights principles that will benefit today’s leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow, in any profession and at any level of leadership.
2024-07-221h 12Curiosity Class#6 - Real Estate Investing, Syndications, and How to Take Action w/ Amanda LarsonAmanda Larson is the founder of AMAX Equity, a real estate private equity company with a mission to empower busy professionals by helping them build multiple streams of income by investing in apartments.
With more than 15 years of experience in engineering and construction, Amanda brings a solid foundation in project management, engineering, and an MBA to her real estate investments. With a significant portion of her career spent working abroad for multi- national engineering and construction companies, she has honed her skills in leading projects and teams towards a common goal.
2024-07-021h 19Curiosity Class#5 - The Fed, Interest Rates, and the US Banking System w/ William RayJoin us for an insightful episode as we sit down with William Ray, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. Specializing in commercial banking and business lending, William shares his extensive knowledge to help you understand the complex world of finance. We'll explore everything from the true nature of interest rates to the role of the Federal Reserve and much more. Whether you're a financial novice or a seasoned pro, this episode promises to deepen your understanding of the financial landscape.
2024-06-2858 minCuriosity Class#4 - Life Advice, Mentorship, and Cost Segregation w/ Yonah WeissYonah Weiss is a powerhouse - a loving husband and father, podcast host of the #WeissAdvicePodcast, a cost segregation expert, a real estate investor, and an educator. Yonah is one of the most down to earth and humble people that I've ever met, and is consistently so generous with both his time and his knowledge. Check out Yonah's website for more info on him at https://www.yonahweiss.com/
#WeissAdvice #CostSegKing
2024-06-2649 minCuriosity Class#3 - Vertical Indoor Farming w/ Zale TabakmanZale Tabakman is the President of Local Grown Salads, an indoor vertical farming company whose mission is to feed the world healthy, local, and sustainable vegetables.
Reach out to Zale on LinkedIn: @Zale Tabakman and find out more about Local Grown Salads at https://www.localgrownsalads.com/
2024-06-2651 minCuriosity Class#2 - Property Management and Real Estate Investing w/ Rena MyersRena Myers is a Multifamily investing/property management expert! She is currently the VP of Multifamily Asset Management for Signature Properties MD, and in this episode we dive deep to explore the intricacies of multifamily investment!
Follow her on LinkedIn at: Rena Myers
2024-06-2347 minCuriosity Class#1 - Music Startups and Entrepreneurship w/ Matt FordMatt Ford is the CEO of Prism.fm, a booking software platform catering to the live music industry. Among other topics, Matt and Jeff delve into start ups, corporate structures, funding, and lots of other topics.
For more information about Prism, check out their website at https://prism.fm/
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