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Welcome to The Captain Curt Show where we talk about real estate investing, business, and building wealth. We hope to educate, inspire and prove that anyone can succeed if they are willing to put in the work and go all in on themselves.
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What if you could invest in boutique hotels without running the hotel? In this episode of The Hotel Investor Playbook, host Michael Russell sits down with Curt Marker—private jet captain, real estate investor, and CEO of Captain Capital—to break down how Curt became a co-GP on a $10M, 130-room boutique hotel in the Smoky Mountains without managing staff or daily operations. They walk through the real mechanics of Curt’s role in the deal, including how he raised $1.5M in capital, evaluated ope...
What if the hardest part of real estate wasn’t finding deals — but raising the money? In this episode, Stella Han (@hellastellah) explains why traditional capital raising is fundamentally broken for small operators — and how a new model is quietly reshaping how founders, creators, and real estate investors raise capital. After losing $55,000 on her first raise, Stella built a platform designed to remove legal friction, unlock unaccredited capital, and let operators market freely — without ris...
What if you could build a $20 million real estate development business without quitting your W2 job? Gaurang Gala did exactly that—working full-time as a commercial banker while raising capital, rezoning land, and developing over $92 million in assets across seven projects. His story proves that strategic patience and understanding the math can turn dirt into generational wealth. He took a deal stuck in zoning hell for 18 months, went door-to-door in 90-degree heat wearing a suit ...
What if 70% of real estate investors are unknowingly leaving millions of dollars on the table? In this episode, Jeff Hiatt, founder of MSC Cost Segregation Consultants, breaks down how cost segregation has helped over 26,000 clients save more than $5 billion — using strategies that have existed in the tax code since 1986. This conversation goes far beyond theory and into how serious investors actually use tax strategy to scale faster. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why 70% of investors sh...
What if one real estate deal paid you more than 20 years in your profession? In this episode, Wayde Elliott, founder of Store It, shares how a career-ending injury forced him to walk away from dentistry — and how a series of failures eventually led him to build a self-storage portfolio worth over $50 million. This conversation dives deep into beliefs, risk, and what it really takes to pivot into real estate later in life. What you’ll learn in this episode: The moment Wayde lost his dental car...
What do you do when your business is bleeding $800,000 a month and your life is unraveling with it? In this episode, Brady McDonald (@brady.mcdonald84) reveals how a devastating financial collapse, identity crisis, and dependence on alcohol pushed him into the darkest chapter of his life — and how he fought his way out through faith, discipline, and extreme physical challenge. Here’s what you’ll learn: The moment Brady realized he was losing his businesses and himselfHow rising interest rates...
What if the dream of flight could fund an entire industry? Brandon Martini, co-founder and CEO of Stratus Financial, turned a small flight school into a $100 million private credit machine that helps pilots take off — literally. He shares how he pitched Wall Street on an industry they’d never heard of, raised capital without VC money, and built a culture rooted in trust and transparency. Here’s what you’ll learn: How a failed startup taught Brandon the right way to treat investorsThe $2 billi...
What if your money could work harder, and last longer, outside the banking system? In this episode, Colin Yurcisin (@colinyurcisin) explains how he went from credit entrepreneur to Bitcoin miner, building a multimillion-dollar ecosystem around financial sovereignty. He reveals how to leverage Bitcoin for tax advantages, build long-term wealth, and escape inflation’s slow drain on your savings. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why Bitcoin is the next generation’s wealth engineHow to use business cred...
What happens when success nearly destroys you? In this episode, Blake Anthony Carter and Jeremy Courtney open up about the darkest season of their business — how a $30,000-per-month loan nearly bankrupted them and what it took to fight their way back. From couch-surfing to managing 100+ short-term rentals, their story is a masterclass in grit, integrity, and redemption. Here’s what you’ll learn: The $30K-a-month mistake that almost killed their businessThe one relationship that saved their co...
What if your version of “success” isn’t even yours? Brian Luebben (@brianluebben), author and founder of Action Academy, reveals how he walked away from a $250K job to build a life defined by purpose and freedom. He now teaches thousands how to buy businesses, replace their income, and design their ideal life — not someone else’s. Here’s what you’ll learn: The mindset shift that separates the 1% from the 99%Why wealth without freedom is failureHow to build systems that buy back your timeThe p...
What happens when you take the discipline of an athlete and apply it to real estate? In this episode, Owen Evans (@theowenevans), hotel owner, operator, and former gym coach, shares how he transformed a fitness mindset into a high-performing real estate career. From running a gym to managing boutique hotels, Owen breaks down the parallels between health, leadership, and wealth building — and the systems that make it all sustainable. Here’s what you’ll learn: How discipline and fitness transla...
What if you could launch your business with half a million dollars—without touching your savings or giving up equity? In this episode, Jack McColl (@jackmccoll), founder of Credit Stacking and author of Credit Stacking: Accelerate Financial Freedom with Business Credit, reveals the system he used to unlock $500K in zero-interest funding. He explains how entrepreneurs can use business credit to scale faster, build wealth responsibly, and travel the world while earning millions of reward points...
What does it take to turn a $5 pair of shades into a $90 million eyewear empire? In this episode, Chase Fisher (@chasefisher), founder of Blenders Eyewear, opens up about the early grind, the viral moments, and the lessons behind scaling one of America’s most exciting lifestyle brands. From surf coach to CEO, his story is one of creativity, conviction, and courage in the face of burnout and big decisions. Here’s what you’ll learn: How Chase built Blenders Eyewear from $2,000 and a backpackThe...
What if the key to financial freedom wasn’t more hours worked—but smarter assets owned? In this episode, Alexio Barbara (@cashflowalexio), commercial broker at Bridge Point Realty Inc., reveals how he went from a lifeguard stand in Oceanside to building a multifamily portfolio worth $18M. He shares the wins, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him escape the rat race and build lasting wealth. Here’s what we cover: The leap from lifeguarding to commercial real estateHow to break into multi...
What if the only thing separating a struggling business from massive revenue was a smarter sales system? In this episode, Dacoda Londhair (@dacodalondhair), founder of Speed2Close, unpacks the proven methods for generating leads, running profitable ads, and closing sales at the highest level. He also highlights the overlooked connection between health and sales performance—why staying sharp physically keeps you sharp in business. Key insights include: How to generate leads consistently withou...
On The Captain Curt Show, host Curt Marker asks a big question: Is flipping houses dead in today’s market? To unpack it, he’s joined by Austin Cole, a San Diego real estate investor who has flipped 75+ houses with his father while also building rentals and Airbnb income streams. This episode dives into: Is flipping still profitable in 2025? The truth about margins, ARVs, and market timingContractor challenges: what to do when GCs run off with funds, and why site walks matterBuy & hold...
In this solo episode of The Captain Curt Show, I take you back to 2015 when I was making just $48,000 a year as an airline pilot and decided to take the leap into real estate. With only $17,500 in savings, an FHA loan, and a little help from my in-laws, I bought my very first property—a duplex in Vista, California—that completely changed my financial future. I break down step by step how I: Negotiated $60,000 off the asking priceBorrowed creatively to fund renovationsUsed the “BRRR” metho...
Is Airbnb Already Dead? The Truth About managing your own property Airbnb isn’t what it used to be. With rising competition, stricter regulations, and guests demanding hotel-quality experiences, the days of casual “hobby hosting” are over. So where does the real opportunity in hospitality investing lie? In this episode of The Captain Curt Show, Curt Marker sits down with Evan Rundle, founder of Noviq, to unpack why small-time Airbnb hosts are burning out — and how professional co-hosting, bou...
What if you could turn 50 views into millions—without chasing trends or losing your authenticity? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Brandon Fortino, founder of Short Form Pros, who went from filming high school promo videos to helping founders and creators dominate their industries through content. From Jakarta to running a high-output media agency in San Diego, Brandon unpacks the exact mindset, frameworks, and tools that fuel his clients’ growth. They dive into detaching from van...
What if your exit wasn’t the end—but the beginning of your best investments? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with his coworker and longtime friend Nathan Leathers, a business owner who successfully exited his company and turned his profits into a growing Section 8 real estate portfolio. Nathan’s journey is proof that you don’t need to chase trends—you just need a plan, patience, and the guts to follow through. They talk business exits, buying back time, and why Nathan chose cash-flowi...
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