The Value Builder Podcast

This episode, Saul sits down with Nikita Zhitov to explore what it really means to be a real estate developer in today’s market. Nikita challenges the myth of passive income, sharing why development is a full-contact sport that requires time, risk, and hands-on vision. From creative deal structures to mindset shifts, he walks through the beliefs and behaviors that separate operators from speculato...

This episode Saul sits down with Rafik Moore, CEO of BRAIT Capital and the visionary behind the Value-Add Network, to explore how he transforms forgotten properties into high-yielding assets. Rafik breaks down his “rough-diamond” philosophy—buying well-located buildings the market has written off, then unlocking hidden value through adaptive reuse, aggressive leasing, and disciplined budgeting. Fr...

This episode Saul welcomes Shoaib “Sho” Kabani—ex-management consultant, e-commerce entrepreneur, and now full-time small-bay operator—to unpack how he vaulted from passive LP checks to hands-on industrial deals in record time. Sho walks through closing three self-storage facilities while expecting his first child, converting a handshake-lease warehouse in Florida into a seven-figure performer, an...

In this launch episode, host Saul Zenkevicius shares the origin story of the Value Builder Podcast—from scribbled newsletter notes to a growing movement. Hear why he's bringing the mic to the world of value-add real estate, business, and beyond—and what you can expect from future episodes. If you're obsessed with taking things from underperforming to unforgettable, this podcast's for you. No fluff...