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Join host Rich Somers, as he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world to discuss all things real estate, business, and wealth related. His first guests include Tarek El Moussa - real estate investor & TV personality, and Cliff Avril - former Seattle Seahawks player & Super Bowl XLVIII Champion. Rich is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in excess of $80M. He was an air traffic controller for the government for 11 years, and cashed out his 401k to get his start in real estate investing. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers
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Most creators chase growth. The ones who actually scale build systems, discipline, and leverage behind the scenes. Rich Somers sits down with Brair Cochran, who’s worked closely with top creator Shelby Sapp, to break down what really drives brand scale heading into 2026—and why most people are focusing on the wrong levers. From audience growth and content strategy to positioning, partnerships, and long-term brand equity, this conversation cuts through surface-level tactics and gets into what ...
Most investors spend their time chasing returns. Institutional investors focus on protecting the downside—and that difference explains exactly why today’s market looks the way it does. Rich sits down with John Azar and Francisco Herrera to unpack what really happened during the euphoric run of 2021–2022, how undisciplined underwriting and risky debt structures created today’s wave of distress, and why many so-called “broken deals” aren’t asset problems at all—they’re capital structure problem...
Rich sits down with investor, entrepreneur, and economic historian Mark Moss to break down the hard truth: the system is rigged. From inflation and government overreach to the rise of digital assets and the coming economic reset, Mark explains how we got here—and what you can do to protect and grow your wealth. They cover why traditional financial advice is outdated, how central banks are quietly reshaping your future, and the once-in-a-generation opportunity that Bitcoin and decentralized sy...
When the market gets noisy, the data gets louder. In this episode, Rich sits down with Jan Freitag — National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar — for a no-spin breakdown of what’s actually happening in hotel investing right now and where the smartest capital is positioning next. Jan pulls back the curtain on real transaction data, RevPAR trends, cap rate movement, supply constraints, and why luxury hotels are quietly becoming one of the strongest inflation hedges left. They dig into...
In this episode of The Report, host Rich sits down with Dan Martel’s Creative Director Sam Gaudet — one of the most dialed-in operators behind some of the most effective personal brands online today. If you’ve ever wondered how top-tier creators grow massive influence, build trust at scale, and pump out high-converting content without burning out… this conversation gives you the blueprint. They dive deep into the frameworks, systems, and creative processes used to build Dan’s brand — from sto...
Still paying for flights in cash? You’re playing the wrong game. In this episode, Rich brings on credit king Jack McColl to expose the credit card hacks, travel tricks, and bank secrets that nobody’s teaching—but everyone should know. From stacking points to flying first class for free, Jack breaks down how to unlock the full power of credit without going into debt. They dive into: The biggest lies banks tell you about personal and business creditHow to turn credit cards into cash, travel per...
In this episode of The Report, we sit down with 27-year-old entrepreneur Quinn Schilz, founder and president of Master Roofing Inc., who’s in the trenches every day building a real business with a real team and real problems to solve. From starting young in real estate and high-ticket sales to running a 20-person operation in Southern California, Quinn breaks down why sales is the ultimate skill that changes everything. We talk about what it’s really like running a company at 27, managing pay...
Rich and Kassidy break down the 17 rules that pulled Rich out of the darkest, most chaotic season of his life — the mindset shifts, the habits, and the non-negotiables that took him from lost and overwhelmed to locked-in, disciplined, and operating at a completely different level. This isn’t some cute list of “positive habits.” These are the hard-earned rules that come from losing yourself, rebuilding from scratch, and deciding to never go back to the version of you that played small, avoided...
What happens when you combine hospitality, design, and a vision for something extraordinary? You get Bolt Farm Treehouse—a viral luxury escape brand that scaled from a backyard treehouse into an eight-figure business. In this episode of The Rich Somers Report, Rich sits down with Seth and Tori Bolt, founders of Bolt Farm, to unpack how they built a brand that’s redefining luxury travel—one elevated stay at a time. They dive into: How a single Airbnb in their backyard sparked a nationwide hosp...
In this episode of The Report, Rich brings on one of the sharpest minds in the game when it comes to content strategy, virality, and building brands that punch way above their weight online — Briar Cochran. If you've ever wondered why some creators explode while others stay stuck in 300-view jail, this conversation breaks it all down. Briar reveals why personal branding is basically “digital real estate,” why the window to build influence is shrinking fast, and how AI is about to flood every ...
Struggling to find the balance between results and sustainability when it comes to your health and fitness? In this episode of The Rich Somers Report, Rich sits down with women’s health and fitness coach Heather Woelk to break down the real strategies that help women optimize their bodies, boost energy, and build confidence—without burning out. Rich and Heather discuss: Why most women are under-eating and overdoing cardio—and how to fix it The myths around heavy lifting for women and how st...
Rich sits down with entrepreneur, athlete, and absolute savage of a human being, Trevor Cowley. If you’ve seen him online, you know the guy is built different — running 10 miles a day for over a year, attempting a Guinness World Record for most consecutive half marathons, and building multiple 7 and 8 figure companies… all while staying locked in on becoming the best version of himself. Trevor breaks down the mindset behind doing hard things, why most people stay stuck at the same level for y...
Airbnb is tightening regulations. Mom-and-pop hotel owners are retiring in waves. And the modern traveler doesn’t want cookie-cutter rooms anymore — they want design-driven, Instagrammable stays with real hospitality baked in. In this episode, Rich breaks down the exact playbook he used to escape his 9–5 as an air traffic controller and build a fast-growing boutique hotel portfolio with seller financing, AI, and influencer-powered marketing. You’ll hear how he bought hotels for six figures do...
Most people think taxes are unavoidable — but the wealthy know better. In this episode, Rich sits down with Carter Cofield and George Acheampong to break down the exact frameworks high-net-worth individuals use to legally shrink their tax bill to zero. No shady loopholes. No gray-area tricks. Just straight strategy backed by the tax code itself. You’ll learn why self-rentals are one of the most slept-on write-offs for business owners, how the buy-borrow-die model keeps billionaires from ever ...
Most entrepreneurs are overpaying the IRS simply because they don’t know the game. In this episode, we break down one of the wildest — and completely legal — tax strategies available to business owners right now: using Bitcoin mining equipment to get 100% bonus depreciation while stacking the best-performing asset of the last 15 years. Rich sits down with Colin Yurcisin to expose how Bitcoin mining actually works, why power is the new gold rush, how AI and data-center scarcity are driving Bit...
How do you scale from nothing to nearly half a billion dollars in real estate? In this episode of The Rich Somers Report, Rich sits down with Pace Morby, real estate investor and creative finance expert, to break down the low and no money down strategies he used to acquire over $450 million in real estate. Rich and Pace discuss: Why creative financing, seller financing, and sub-to deals are game-changers in today’s market.How Pace built a massive real estate portfolio without relying on tradi...
Everyone’s talking about ADUs—but few actually understand how to make them profitable. In this episode, Rich sits down with Andrew Greer, real estate developer and founder of Real Estate Codes, to break down the truth about accessory dwelling units, the new AB 1033 law, and how investors are using backyard builds to unlock serious cashflow. From manufactured ADUs that go up in 21 days to the hidden risks behind oversaturated markets, Andrew gives a masterclass in what’s working right now in S...
Becoming rich starts in your mind—long before it shows up in your bank account. In this episode, Rich sits down with Jason Drees, mindset coach to top entrepreneurs and real estate investors (including BiggerPockets’ Brandon Turner), to unpack the mental frameworks that separate the wealthy from everyone else. From overcoming fear and breaking through upper limits to mastering the art of alignment and flow, Jason reveals how your inner world creates your outer results. They cover: Why most en...
If you’re still splitting dinner bills in your 30s and 40s—it’s time to level up. In this episode, Rich sits down with Albert Preciado for a real conversation about money, masculinity, and what it means to be a provider in today’s world. From learning hard lessons around success and scarcity to embodying what true leadership looks like in relationships, Albert breaks down the mindset shift that turns men into producers—and providers who create abundance for everyone around them. They cover: W...
Most people think rate cuts will save them—but the truth is, we’re already out of runway. Rich sits down with Kenny Simpson, capital markets expert and founder of KBS Lending, to break down what’s really happening in the economy heading into 2026. From record-high credit card debt to collapsing liquidity and mass layoffs, Kenny shares why most Americans are one unexpected bill away from disaster—and how savvy investors are quietly positioning for the biggest buying window in years. They cover...
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