Send us a text Chris Galizio joins us on the Foundery to talk about how the Fed intervening in bond markets "broke" the ecosystem of capitalism. As the professor in "Money Game" put it "Capitalism requires risk (interest rates). When you remove risk from the ecosystem, you change the ecosystem”. We have been living in a zero gravity financing system for so long, that companies that lose money have market caps in the stratosphere. 0:00 Welcome 1:24 Money Game Movie - The Fed "broke" the ecosy...
Send us a text Rowena recently closed on a 129 unit apartment in Ridgeland, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson, Mississippi. You will definitely want to listen to the whole episode to learn more about the importance of a mentor, how to find a great co-GP opportunity and what Rowena learned from closing her first big deal. One Book That has Helped to Forge Rowena as an Entrepreneur and a Leader. Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Rowena's Favorite Quote Forge you as a Leader an...
Send us a text Although not a real estate investor himself, most of Dr. Sayegh's clients are investors, mainly multifamily brokers. His clients often marvel at the fact that he is can quite often solve their real estate problems with ease despite not being an investor because, at the heart of the matter, it's all about human interaction! Key Quotes "Give what you most want to receive - and that will show you that you already have what you seek." "I am not the boat, I am the tide" "If you a...
Send us a text 𝐃𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 discusses his favorite markets and asset classes. 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐈𝐈: Welcome back, entrepreneurs. Each week, we explore how entrepreneurship, leadership and mindset plays into success in the commercial real estate space. Today, we welcome Dylan Marma to the Foundry. Thanks for coming on the show, Dylan. 𝐃𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚: Thanks for having me, George. Great to be here. 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐈𝐈: All right. Let's get started by telling our audience, Who is Dylan Marma? ...
Send us a text Welcome back 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬! Derek tells us how he stepped up from single-family home investing to multifamily, how he was able to become an “Airbnb nomad” and also about his book “Part-Time Real Estate Investing for Full-Time Professionals” which will teach you how to get started, how to get your spouse on board and how you can have it all! Also find “ninja tips” for passive investors, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐤 Part-Time Real Estate Investing for Busy Professional...
Send us a text Welcome back Entrepreneurs, we have an amazing guest for you today! Matt Picheny is a two-time Tony Award winning producer, author of “Backstage Guide to Real Estate” and a multifamily investor with an amazing story to tell! You will hear heartwarming stories about the importance of persistence and the power of a smile. You will learn about the parallels between Broadway production and syndication and I hope, find ways in which your current experience may play well in a real es...
Send us a text Welcome back entrepreneurs! Today we welcome “SMART Chick” Megan Orser, CEO of SMART Apartment Solutions and genuine social media guru! If you aren’t following Megan on social media including TikTok, you are missing out on some great social media marketing ideas! This interview will focus first on property management and then social media at (20:41). Origin Story of SMART Apartment Solutions Founded by her mother Dawn Ford during the Great Recession, SMART Apartment Solutions ...
Send us a text Welcome to “The Foundery” – Where Leaders are Forged Daily! This week George Roberts gives an exciting rundown of what makes him tick as an entrepreneur, what inspires him and his "aha" moment that led him to the conclusion that he needed to focus on entrepreneurship, investing and passive income. He describes the pride and awe of seeing a subdivision rise from the earth and how he and his sister, Christa were able to honor their father by naming a street after his hometo...
Send us a text In this episode, 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 sits down with 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧, founder of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 and one of the world’s top voices on silver and commodities. They explore how the 2025 commodity landscape is reshaping the global economy — from the rise of green energy to central bank gold accumulation, and why silver may be the most undervalued asset of the decade. If you’re an investor seeking clarity on precious metals, energy trends, and global monetary shifts, this episode delive...
Send us a text In this episode of Passionate Living Through Passive Investing, host George Roberts sits down with Joe Fairless, Co-Founder of Ashcroft Capital ($2.7B AUM) and creator of the Best Ever CRE Show. Joe shares his journey from college grad to industry leader, revealing mindset shifts, wealth habits, and leadership lessons that shaped his success. You’ll hear practical insights on sponsor decisions, property manager relationships, AI in real estate, and family balance—plus the habit...
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 — 𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 with over $2.7𝐁 𝐀𝐔𝐌, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰, the longest-running daily real estate podcast in the world. Joe opens up about the principles that shaped his success, how his entrepreneurship strategy has evolved, and the balance between scaling a business and family life. We also dive into what it truly means to be a thought leader, the importance of consistency in building a brand, and wh...
Send us a text In this episode, Neal Bawa—known as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily”—shares his 2025 real estate predictions, the best U.S. cities to invest in, and how AI + robotics are transforming real estate investing. Discover why Indianapolis may be the #1 market. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚: Grocapitus Website – https://www.grocapitus.com Free eBook Location Magic – https://multifamilyu.com/lp/location-magic-ebook/ Join Our Investor Club – https://multifamilyu.com/club LinkedIn- https:/...
Send us a text From AI to Immigration: Neal Bawa’s Bold Predictions for Real Estate In this power-packed episode, 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚 — the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily” — dives into the trends, tools, and tactics shaping real estate’s future. From AI’s game-changing role to surprising demographic shifts, Neal shares data-driven insights every investor needs to hear. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫: "The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.” 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭...
Send us a text This week, we're joined by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, In this insightful episode, we explore niche real estate assets like mobile home parks and parking structures, dive deep into passive investing, and uncover powerful lessons from Kevin’s entrepreneurial journey. Learn what metrics matter, how to make faster money beyond real estate, and why market selection trumps the property itself. Don’t mis...
Send us a text This week, we're joined by 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝, CFO of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, to unpack some of today’s most powerful financial strategies — from real estate and infinite banking to avoiding common money traps and building lasting wealth. ✅ Real talk. ✅ Real numbers. ✅ Real ways to win in 2025. 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫: “I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.” 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫: ...
Send us a text In this episode, real estate investor 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐚 shares powerful strategies wholesalers use to close deals quickly and efficiently. From EMD risks to AI contract review, discover how to protect your deals, automate your workflow, and scale your business. Learn how double closings, bridge loans, and funding gaps can be turned into opportunities—especially when paired with the right tools and title partners. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐚: linkedin.com/in/justin-pilakka-1488986...
Send us a text 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, joins us to reveal how self-storage has become one of the most scalable and recession-resistant real estate strategies — without the stress of traditional rentals. With over $100M+ in self-storage assets under management and a proven track record of value-add investing, Joe shares the inside playbook for operating lean, growing fast, and winning in local markets. 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫: "Accountability breeds a...
Send us a text 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 🚀 What happens when your raving fans become actual shareholders? 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 “𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞” 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬, the VC and co-author of Title III of the JOBS Act, which unlocked equity crowdfunding in the U.S. Today, as Founding Partner at D3VC.ai, Woodie uses AI + data to identify early-stage startup winners—and he’s proving that the crowd knows before Wall Street does. 💡 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬: Woodie created...
Send us a text 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞-𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What if your customers became your investors—and your biggest brand advocates? Our first guest, 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 “𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞” 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬, is the venture capitalist who helped co-author Title III of the JOBS Act, unlocking equity crowdfunding in the U.S. Today, he's Founding Partner at D3VC.a...
Send us a text David Kotter – Co-Founder & CEO, Hybrid Debt Fund & Integrity Capital In this episode, we sit down with David Kotter, Co-Founder and CEO of Hybrid Debt Fund and Integrity Capital, to explore the growing world of private credit. David shares insights into how investors can generate passive income through private lending, why RV parks are attracting private equity, and key due diligence strategies. We also dive into the shift toward luxury assets, lessons from renta...