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09/25/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP🎙️

What happens when a real estate investor trades property flips for vending machines?

Anthony Kolodziej shares how he went from investing in Chicago real estate to building H&H Vending into 80+ machines across 45+ locationsall while creating a new stream of recurring cash flow.

In this episode, we talk about:
💰 Building recurring cash flow
📍 Finding the right vending locations
📈 Scaling a vending business
🏠 Making the transition from real estate to another business model
🚀 Lessons Anthony now shares through Vendingpreneurs

If you’ve ever wondered how a simple business model can become a scalable source of cash flow, this episode is worth a listen!

👉 Learn more about Vendingpreneurs: Vendingpreneurs

09/16/2026

No Partners, No Problems – Lessons Learned Over 45 Years in Real Estate with John McNellis

Long-time and seasoned real estate developer John McNellis, author of Making It in Real Estate, shares 45 years of hard-earned experience and lessons that today’s real estate investors need to know.

From owing the IRS six figures to investing in ground leases with Chick-fil-A, John shares the real-world experiences, lessons, and insights he’s gained throughout his career in real estate.

You won’t want to miss this episode! 🎧

📖 AND THERE’S A SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUR LISTENERS!

John has generously offered FREE copies of the audiobook of Making It in Real Estate – 3rd Edition to the first 100 RE listeners who click the link below!

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"The best real estate book I have read — I recommend it to everyone, novice and veteran, in the industry." — Lucas Joseph John McNellis learned real estate the hard way: deal by deal, burn by burn, over 40 years and 100+ commercial projects. He wrote the practical field guide he wished existed w...

09/09/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! 🎙️

What can 45 years in real estate teach today’s investors?

This week, we’re joined by seasoned real estate developer John McNellis, author of Making It in Real Estate, for an incredible conversation packed with hard-earned lessons, real-world stories, and insights you won’t want to miss.

From owing the IRS six figures to investing in ground leases with Chick-fil-A, John shares the highs, lows, lessons, and strategies that have shaped his journey through real estate.

🏢 45 years of experience.
💰 Real lessons from real deals.
📈 Insights every real estate investor can learn from.

🎧 The latest episode is LIVE!
▶️ Available now on YouTube.

Don’t miss this one!

09/02/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST DROP 🎙️

What does it really take to build lasting wealth as a business owner?

In this episode, we sit down with Wes Rowlands, who helps business owners build long-term net worth through strategic investing and disciplined financial planning.

With nearly 20 years of experience spanning Wall Street, consulting, and private wealth management, Wes brings a practical approach to making complex financial strategies easier to understand—and, more importantly, actionable.

💡 In this episode, we dive into:
• Strategic investing for long-term wealth
• Financial planning for business owners
• Turning financial complexity into clear decisions
• Building sustainable net worth over time
• The importance of discipline when it comes to investing

If you're a business owner looking beyond today and focused on building lasting financial success, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward building wealth with intention.

08/20/2026

🎙️ PODCAST EPISODE 177 IS NOW LIVE! 🎙️

Are your lead funnels not producing the opportunities you expected? It may not be the funnel—it may be the system behind it.

In Episode 177, Garrett & Seth break down:

🔹 Why your lead funnels may not be converting into real opportunities
🔹 Where they’re actually finding their deals
🔹 The systems and consistency needed to avoid giving up too soon
🔹 How to implement a lead funnel into your business and track the results

💡 The key? Don’t give up on a system before you give it enough time to work.

Choose one lead funnel, implement it into your business, stay consistent, and watch what happens.

08/12/2026

🎙️ EPISODE 176 IS LIVE! 🎙️

The Great Leverage Reassessment: Debt Advice We No Longer Believe

Seth and Garrett dive into debt advice and investment strategies they’ve changed their minds about.

It’s not 2020 anymore. The market has changed, and the strategies that worked or sounded great five years ago may not make sense today.

Investment philosophies evolve, markets change, and what worked yesterday isn’t always the best strategy for today.

🎧 Don’t get caught following clickbait advice from a market that no longer exists.

Listen to Episode 176 now and hear what Seth and Garrett think differently about today.

08/07/2026

🎙️NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! 🎙️

You've probably heard advice like:
💰 "Always use other people's money."
🏡 Refinance whenever you can.
📈 Pull equity from your properties to keep growing.

But... is that advice always the right move?

In Episode 175, Garrett and Seth break down some of the most common real estate investing strategies they've heard and even followed themselves and explain why their thinking has changed over the years.

If you're investing in real estate or thinking about getting started, this conversation could change the way you approach building long-term wealth.

🎧 Listen now and tell us in the comments: What's the best real estate advice you've ever received?

07/21/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST DROP!

💰 The Million-Dollar Mistake Most Rental Property Owners Make

Are your rental properties generating cash flow—but quietly costing you wealth?

In this episode of the RE Podcast, Garrett sits down with Colorado real estate investor and educator Chris Lopez to discuss one of the most overlooked metrics in real estate investing: Return on Equity (ROE).

In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ Why cash flow alone doesn't tell the whole story
✔️ How to know when it's time to hold, sell, or refinance
✔️ Strategies to optimize your portfolio for long-term wealth
✔️ How passive investing can fit into your investment goals

Whether you own one rental or an entire portfolio, this episode offers practical insights that could reshape the way you evaluate your investments.

🎧 Tune in now and start making your equity work as hard as you do!

07/14/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode is Live!

Selling your business is more than closing a deal—it's about preparing for what comes next.

In this episode, Garrett sits down with Brett Swarts, Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to discuss why 75% of business owners regret their exit and how thoughtful planning can help you avoid the same outcome.

💡 In this conversation, you'll learn:
✔️ Why your family's mission and vision should come before a liquidity event
✔️ Common exit-planning mistakes business owners make
✔️ How strategies like the Deferred Sales Trust may fit into a broader wealth plan
✔️ The guiding principle behind Brett's long-term success

Whether you're planning to sell your business soon or years from now, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build a meaningful legacy—not just maximize the sale.

🎧 Tune in now and start planning your exit with purpose.

07/08/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode is Live!🎙️

Is the BRRRR strategy still working in today's real estate market? According to Michael, the answer is a resounding yes.

In this episode, Michael shares how his team continues to thrive by sticking to the fundamentals while others have moved away from the strategy. Learn why disciplined investing, consistency, and proven principles still create opportunities in any market.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

🎧 Tune in now and discover why great investing is about mastering the fundamentals not chasing trends.