The Rich Somers Report

The boutique hotel game isn’t hard—but it is misunderstood. Rich breaks down exactly why boutique hotels have become one of the most compelling real estate plays right now, especially for investors coming from the Airbnb world. Drawing from firsthand experience owning and operating multiple boutique hotels, he walks through the structural advantages most people overlook—from commercial zoning and...

What if the biggest opportunity in real estate and entrepreneurship is hidden inside your retirement account—and no one told you? In this episode of  The Rich Somers Report , Rich sits down with Kaaren Hall, founder and CEO of uDirect IRA Services, to break down how investors can unlock the $40 trillion locked inside retirement accounts using self-directed IRAs. Rich and Kaaren discuss: How to leg...

Still broke—even though you’re working hard, reading the books, and watching all the right content? In this episode of  The Rich Somers Report , Rich sits down with Albert Preciado, entrepreneur and founder of Driven, to break down 10 brutal, unapologetic truths about why most people stay stuck—and exactly what it takes to break out of the cycle. Rich and Albert dive into: Why avoiding discomfort...

You don’t need another degree—you need ownership. Rich sits down with Brian Luebben, founder of  The Action Academy , to break down how everyday people can buy their freedom through small business acquisition and real estate investing. From leaving corporate America to building multiple seven-figure businesses, Brian shares the mindset shifts, income strategies, and frameworks that helped him repl...

In this episode, we sit down with Blake Harrington , founder of Baja Real Estate and one of the most plugged-in voices in Cabo San Lucas. From luxury villas and beachfront condos to Airbnbs, seller financing, and why some price points are moving faster than others, Blake breaks down exactly what’s happening in the Cabo real estate market right now. We cover the real buyer profiles coming into Cabo...

Momentum isn’t built by motivation—it’s built by alignment, consistency, and follow-through. Rich Somers sits down with Jessica Burgio, the founder of @creativehousesd, for a grounded conversation on why so many people feel stuck despite doing “all the right things,” and what it actually takes to create lasting progress in business and life. Jessica breaks down how internal misalignment quietly sa...

What do you learn after launching 13+ companies and generating over $300 million in revenue? In this episode, Rich sits down with Amrinder Kamboj—tech founder, app builder, and brand architect behind some of the most downloaded apps on the planet—to unpack the  real  business lessons most people don’t figure out until it’s too late. From launching with no capital to scaling tech startups with cele...

Most people aren’t broke because they don’t make enough money—they’re broke because they believe the wrong things about it. Rich Somers sits down with Garrett Gunderson to break down nine common money myths that quietly keep people stuck, overworked, and financially reactive. From saving vs. investing to debt, cash flow, and the false sense of security most people chase, Garrett challenges convent...

Rich Somers sits down with Evan Rugan to break down how he unlocked $1.5M in 0% business funding —without tax returns—and why most entrepreneurs misunderstand how access to capital actually works. Evan explains how proper entity setup, credit positioning, and timing open funding opportunities most people never see. The conversation covers how banks evaluate risk, why personal credit often matters...

Storage units? Not quite. Try luxury man caves that cash flow like apartment buildings. In this episode, Rich sits down with Ryan Garland—the #1 man cave developer in the country and the visionary behind a $500M+ real estate empire built on a wildly underrated asset class. From building “car condos” for high-net-worth collectors to stacking eight-figure exits, Ryan breaks down the niche that most...

If you want to get a free audit that John built that you can run through yourself to help improve your content and marketing, go to authorityos.io.  Followers don’t come from hacks—they come from clarity, consistency, and reps. Rich Somers sits down with John Hyland to break down what it actually takes to grow a personal brand from zero to one million followers without chasing trends or burning ou...

Ever thought about owning a parking lot? You should—because the margins are insane. In this episode, Rich brings on Johnny and Clay, the duo turning overlooked patches of asphalt into high-cashflow assets. They break down how to start, scale, and profit from the parking lot business—without ever swinging a hammer or managing tenants. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, high-ROI play… this one...

Cash flow doesn’t always come from bigger deals—sometimes it comes from using space more intelligently. Rich Somers sits down with Joe Moffet to break down the co-living model and why renting by the room has become one of the most reliable ways to generate cash flow in today’s market. Instead of fighting interest rates or waiting for appreciation, Joe explains how this strategy focuses on monthly...

Rich sits down with Thach Nguyen –  Entrepreneur, Founder of Thach Real Estate Group, Real Estate Broker, Investor, Developer. Thach is the CEO & Founder of Thach Real Estate Group, and principal of Springboard to Wealth. He’s a proud ambassador of the American Dream. During his 30 years in the real estate industry, he has built more than 300+ homes , townhouses, and multifamily units and comp...

What if the only thing standing between you and a seven-figure life was taking action—before you had the perfect plan? In this episode of The Rich Somers Report , Rich brings back best-selling author and entrepreneur Dan Martell to unpack the mindset, discipline, and strategies that separate those who stay stuck from those who win big. Rich and Dan dive into: Why most people never get rich—and how...

Money doesn’t scale until identity does. Rich Somers sits down with Joe Moffet for a grounded conversation on why mindset—not tactics—is the real lever behind financial growth. Joe breaks down how most people sabotage themselves before they ever get started, why identity precedes income, and how shifting the way you see yourself changes the way you show up in business, investing, and life. The dis...

Want to grow your brand and stand out in today’s AI-driven world? In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with content strategist Brandon Fortino to unpack 8 powerful strategies—from clip farming and AI avatars to split-testing, repurposing, and hosting in-person events that build real trust. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or brand builder, these tactics will help you build an authentic, h...

Most side hustles fade fast. A few turn into real businesses. Rich Somers sits down with Nick Fowler to break down how he went from $0 to $50K per month using TikTok Shop , and why this model may be one of the most overlooked opportunities heading into 2026. Instead of chasing virality, Nick explains the systems, discipline, and repetition required to make TikTok Shop work consistently—not just on...

Experience matters—especially in a business where cycles, ego, and bad underwriting quietly destroy capital. Rich Somers sits down with Oliver Shah , a hotel broker with more than 30 years in the hospitality industry , to break down what actually works in boutique hotels—and why most people underestimate the complexity behind them. Drawing from decades of transactions, Oliver shares how the best o...

From Food Network fame to building a restaurant empire—Brian Malarkey’s done it all. In this episode, Rich sits down with celebrity chef Brian Malarkey—owner of 15+ wildly successful restaurants and host of Cutthroat Kitchen —to unpack the hustle, creativity, and business savvy behind his career. From Top Chef finalist to creating some of San Diego’s most iconic dining spots, Brian shares the high...

Rich Somers sits down with Mike Barron for an unfiltered conversation about getting humbled, earning your stripes, and why sales is the foundation of every business that actually scales. Mike breaks down his early days working under Grant Cardone , the moment his confidence got checked, and how that experience reshaped the way he thinks about discipline, commitment, and performance. The discussion...

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, a...

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...

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...

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...