Wealth Architect Podcast

What do storage units and podcasts have in common? If done right—both build lasting wealth. This week on The Wealth Architect Podcast , host Emilio DiSpirito welcomes two unique guests who’ve mastered niche wealth-building strategies : 🔹 Scott Meyers , Founder of SelfStorageInvesting.com , owns over 28,000 storage units nationwide. He breaks down: Why self-storage is recession-resistant and scala...

Scaling in real estate is tough. Doing it with clarity, connection, and care? That’s next level. In this week’s episode of  The Wealth Architect Podcast , host Emilio DiSpirito welcomes two powerhouse women in real estate who have built  empires rooted in both systems and heart .   Amelie Hennessy , CEO of  The Hennessy Group , manages over 5,000 doors and owns more than 400 rental units herself,...

Managing rentals is getting harder—unless you know how to play smarter. In this episode of The Wealth Architect , we welcome Dana Dunford , CEO of Hemlane , one of the fastest-growing property management platforms in the country. With 28,000+ units under management and $1B+ in processed payments , Dana is at the forefront of how investors can manage rentals across the country— even from a distance...

Rhode Island is growing, but is housing keeping up? In this episode of  The Wealth Architect , we sit down with  Tim Eden , Founder & Managing Director of  Starr Capital , to uncover the future of housing in Rhode Island and beyond. With over  1,200 residential units  and  100,000+ square feet  of neighborhood retail in development at the Centre of New England, Tim brings firsthand insights in...

Episode 11: What Does It Really Take to Build a Real Estate Empire? In this power-packed episode, host Emilio DiSpirito sits down with two real estate titans: 🏗️ Scott Choppin , CEO of Urban Pacific, breaks down how to build wealth from the ground up through real estate development — from land acquisition to lease-up, while managing risk and creating long-term community impact. Discover how his in...

In this deeply insightful solo episode of The Wealth Architect Podcast , host Emilio DiSpirito sits down with John McNellis — seasoned developer, attorney, and author of the industry-standard Making it in Real Estate — to unpack the most valuable mistakes he’s made over his decades-long career. John shares candid stories of failure, the lessons baked within, and how mistakes shaped both his charac...

In Episode 9 of The Wealth Architect Podcast , we unlock two sides of success: internal wellness and external wealth with powerhouse guests Meg O’Rourke and John Eric. 🔹 Meg Marie O’Rourke , Registered Dietitian and founder of Harmony With Food , joins us in studio to unpack how what we eat directly affects how we feel, perform, and show up in our lives. With clinical experience in trauma, oncolo...

In Episode 8 of The Wealth Architect Podcast , we're joined by two real estate powerhouses: 🔹 Gregory Rice , President of Nexus Property Management™, shares his insights on what it takes to build a successful franchise model from the ground up. From navigating the complexities of property management to creating a scalable business, Greg breaks down the real-world systems that allowed him to b...

In this powerful episode of  The Wealth Architect Podcast , host Emilio DiSpirito sits down with two inspiring guests who are helping people build wealth—from the inside out.   Benjamin Blackett  is a transformational storyteller and certified Life Mastery Consultant through the Brave Thinking Institute. As founder of  A Creative Healing Place , Benjamin helps clients push past fear and unlock the...

In this episode of The Wealth Architect Podcast , host Emilio DiSpirito sits down with marketing visionary and entrepreneur Tom Canterino, Founder & Principal of LevelUP Digital Solutions. Tom breaks down why profit is in the follow-up , how to scale your business using smart, digital-first systems, and what most companies get wrong when it comes to customer engagement. With over a decade of e...

In this episode of The Wealth Architect , we dive into the future of luxury real estate and high-performance entrepreneurship with two powerhouse leaders: Julie Faupel and Bridget Ramey. From innovation and mindset to client strategy and intentional growth, this conversation offers a blueprint for success in today’s evolving market. 🔹 First, we’re joined by Julie Faupel, founder and CEO of Realm...

In Episode 4 of The Wealth Architect Podcast with Emilio DiSpirito, we break down two essential paths to personal and professional success: mastering sales innovation and transforming your wellness for peak performance. Whether you're looking to boost your business or enhance your life balance, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive. Jordan Stupar, the Founder and CEO of Sales...

In Episode 3 of The Wealth Architect Podcast , host Emilio DiSpirito dives into two powerful real estate strategies with leaders who’ve turned experience into legacy. 🔹 Mitch Stephen , a San Antonio-based real estate investor, shares how he built a career on owner-financed deals—over 2,000 properties purchased with creative financing, no rehabs, and no tenants. He breaks down exactly how anyone c...

In this episode of The Wealth Architect Podcast , host Emilio DiSpirito welcomes three powerhouse women who have built impactful, purpose-driven lives and businesses—and who are sharing how you can do the same. 💼 Ann Marie Sabath — acclaimed author, success strategist, and speaker — reveals the 10 traits that distinguish top performers and how to cultivate them in your own life. 🗂 Kristin McCrae...

Welcome to the premiere of The Wealth Architect Podcast — where industry leaders, real estate icons, and marketing visionaries unite to share the strategies that shape success. In this episode, host Emilio DiSpirito sits down with three powerhouse guests:  Joe Gilmour – Business and Real Estate Coach – discusses how to shift your mindset, scale your business, and overcome burnout.  Jim DeRentis –...