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In this episode of The Big Mike Fund podcast, Mike Zlotnik welcomes back Harrison Hall, Founder and CEO of Elevate Events. Harrison breaks down his approach to business development, shifting the focus from standard high-noise networking events to curated, high-value connections where “revenue through relationships” takes center stage. They discuss the role of AI tools […]

Are you ready to secure your financial future and build a lasting legacy? In this episode of The Big Mike Fund podcast, Mike Zlotnik welcomes financial expert Chris Miles from Money Ripples. Together, they break down unconventional yet highly effective strategies to generate passive income and protect your wealth, moving beyond typical Wall Street options. […]

How does drafting a fantasy football roster compare to building a recession-resistant real estate portfolio? In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik (“Big Mike”) welcomes back Ryan E. Wynkoop, Director of Capital Markets at Tempo. Together, they break down the fascinating correlations between Fantasy Football team management and commercial real […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik (“The Big Mike”) sits down with Ryan E. Wynkoop, Director of Capital Markets at Tempo. Living on Folly Beach outside Charleston, South Carolina, Ryan brings a unique perspective on demographic growth in the Southeast and hands-on experience working directly with real estate investors. […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes Christine McCarron, Managing Broker of Behive Brokerage in the Boston area. Christine shares her inspiring journey of going from zero to a 7-figure net worth starting at the age of 50 through residential real estate. Mike and Christine break down the common […]

In this episode of The Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik (“Big Mike”) sits down with Sequoya Borgman, CEO and Founder of Borgman Capital. Sequoya shares insights from two decades in big international public accounting and 10+ years leading Borgman Capital through 22 company acquisitions and extensive industrial real estate investments. They dive deep […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes Ash Patel, founder of Beyond Multifamily, to discuss why non-residential commercial real estate is generating superior returns compared to over-crowded multifamily markets. Ash details his core strategy for targeting 18–20% cash-on-cash returns by acquiring unanchored retail strip malls, repositioning gross leases, and [&#823...

In this episode of The Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik welcomes back real estate investor Lane Kawaoka to discuss the current climate in commercial real estate. Together, they analyze the 30% to 40% valuation corrections across major sunbelt markets like Phoenix and Austin, the squeeze caused by elevated holding costs and interest rates, […]

Shift to Creative Value-Add: In today’s high-interest-rate environment, traditional value-add strategies (heavy rehabs and rent increases) are being replaced by creative value-add methods, such as property tax exemptions and operational expense reductions. The Land SuUnderwriting Margin of Safety: Defensive underwriting requires fixing debt, prioritizing high Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DS...

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Harvard-trained physician Dr. Jordan Romano to discuss his unique, hyper-local real estate investing thesis. While maintaining an active medical practice at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Dr. Romano has spent over a decade quietly dominating a single, rural New England […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Sheldon Wolf, a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience spanning real estate, finance, fintech, and artificial intelligence. Sheldon is the founder and CEO of Intellitary, an AI-powered transaction origination platform that is completely redefining how consumers, realtors, and […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Ben Kahle, Managing Partner at Wellings Capital, to unpack the strategies behind scaling a commercial real estate private equity firm to over $230 million in investor equity. STOP! Your free eBook is ready. 🎁🚀https://tempofunding.com/endgame/ Get into the link to get […]

What do you do when a real estate syndication or fund exits an asset, but you can’t use a traditional 1031 exchange because you own an LLC interest rather than direct real property? You turn to the “Lazy Man’s 1031 Exchange.” In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, Mike Zlotnik sits down with Chase MacLeod, Founder and CEO of MacLeod & Co., a boutique industrial commercial real estate brokerage specializing in Southern California, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and Miami. Chase shares his journey from Texas to California, discusses why industrial real estate remains one of […]

Adam and Mike dive deep into why traditional wealth management models might be draining your long-term returns through compounding 1% AUM fees. They break down the “New 60/40 Portfolio”—a strategy inspired by the legendary Yale Endowment (Swensen model) that shifts 60% of your retirement capital into non-correlated alternative assets like real estate, hard money loans, […]

Ali breaks down the evolution from the “trailer park” stigma to modern, high-quality manufactured housing communities. You’ll discover how the industry has shifted toward professional management, institutional financing, and a “vertically integrated” supply chain—allowing operators to take 50% occupied communities to 95%+ occupancy by solving the financing hurdles for resid...

Mark explains Wyoming's powerful asset protection strategies, including single-member LLCs, charging orders, and the unique “Phantom Distribution” tactic that can discourage creditors. He also discusses protecting multi-generational wealth, combining LLCs with Irrevocable Grantor Trusts for tax efficiency, and advanced planning tools such as Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and...

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik welcomes Richard McGirr, a Denver-based entrepreneur, four-time founder, and the visionary behind Property Llama. Richard shares his journey from scaling a software consultancy to becoming a sophisticated real estate investor who realized a massive gap in landlord education: the “messy middle” of portfolio [&#...

Brian shares his incredible journey of living out of a suitcase for an entire year before settling in Hawaii and navigating the harsh realities of coastal real estate. They unpack why Hawaiian real estate offers wild appreciation but terrible cash flow due to the high cost of living and the state's mandatory General Excise Tax. […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, Mike Zlotnik sits down with Gabe Petersen, a former Microsoft project manager turned real estate mogul. Gabe is the founder of Kaizen Properties and the host of the top-ranked podcast, The Real Estate Investing Club. With a portfolio of over 10 commercial properties—including mobile home parks, […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Wayne Courreges III, a former Marine, CBRE veteran, and the founder of CREI Partners. Currently based in Central Texas (but joining from the road in an RV!), Wayne provides a “boots-on-the-ground” look at the 2026 real estate landscape. 🔴 ▶️ […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Lon Welsh, the founder of Denver-based Ironton Capital, to break down the most significant investment opportunities of 2026. Lon provides a data-driven look at the residential and commercial sectors, explaining why U.S. multifamily prices have corrected by over 20% and […]

Raising capital doesn’t have to feel like begging—it’s about becoming an educator. In this episode, “Big Mike” – Mike Zlotnik sits down with private money expert Jay Conner to discuss the massive shift in the lending landscape. While the commercial and multifamily sectors are facing a major reset, Jay reveals why there is currently a “deep freeze” […]

In this tactical episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Jason Balara, founder of Lark Capital. Jason shares his journey from working in construction as a teenager in the Los Angeles area to building a multifamily syndication firm focused on high-impact value-add strategies. Download our complimentary guide: How to […]

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, “Big Mike” Zlotnik sits down with Steven Arita, a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and founder of Arita Capital. Steven shares his journey from a small town in Hawaii to the tech hubs of Austin, Texas, and explains how he used real estate […]