Blue N Gold Podcast

Think you can only use your VA loan once? Think again. In this episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, Geoffrey Whiteside, J.D. Kameen, and Shawn Cleary break down one of the biggest myths in military real estate: that VA loans are a one-time benefit. They explain how entitlement really works, how veterans can use their VA loan multiple times, and why this benefit can be a powerful tool for building...

Geoffrey Whiteside (Norfolk/Hampton Roads) and Shawn Cleary (Charleston, SC) join J.D. Kameen to break down exactly what's working in military real estate RIGHT NOW and it's not what you think. In this episode: VA Loan Assumptions — how buyers are inheriting 2-3% interest rates, which lenders will fight you every step of the way, and why Shawn has closed 15 of them since 2023 Market Real...

In this episode of the Blue and Gold podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and co-host J.D. Kameen interview John Kaptan, a former Navy officer turned real estate attorney and investor. John shares his journey from the Naval Academy to his experiences in real estate, including the challenges he faced during the 2007 housing market crash. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning in both law and...

In this episode, Geoffrey & J.D. engages with Julianne Grant Johnson, a top real estate professional from Jacksonville, Florida. They discuss current real estate trends, focusing on Jacksonville's market conditions, the impact of interest rates, and the nuances of buying historic homes. Julianne shares insights on insurance and home inspections, while Geoffrey compares market dynamics in...

In this episode of the Blue &Gold Podcast, co-host Geoffrey Whiteside and co-host J.D. Kameen interviewed Blake Dailey, an Air Force Academy graduate and successful real estate investor. Blake shares his journey from the Air Force Academy to building a significant real estate portfolio of over 200 units, including short-term rentals and boutique hotels. He discusses the challenges of managing...

In this episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside & JD engage with entrepreneur Gaby Gonzalez. Gaby, founder of the cigar brand Anti Politics and a real estate investor, shares her journey from the Naval Academy to entrepreneurship. She discusses her commitment to women's sports, the intricacies of cigar-making, and her real estate ventures. Gaby offers practical advic...

In this exciting episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside, joined by co-hosts J.D. Kameen and Shawn Cleary, dives deep into the current state of the real estate market, particularly in cities that are home to military bases. The trio engages listeners with a dynamic discussion about key topics like inventory levels, interest rates, and effective refinancing strategies, all whi...

In this episode of the Blue & Gold Podcast, hosts welcome Samir Patel, a West Point graduate and entrepreneur in real estate and lending. Samir shares his journey from buying his first hotel as a sophomore in college to navigating the 2008 real estate financial crisis. He discusses his transition into lending with his company, Trophy Point, which focuses on providing reliable financing solutio...

In this episode of the Blue & Gold Podcast, hosts J.D. Kameen and Geoffrey Whiteside welcomes Buddy Rushing, a former Marine and business owner dedicated to veteran financial freedom. They discuss Buddy's journey, including his current stay at an RV campground and his strategy of turning liabilities into assets. Buddy shares his passion for helping veterans achieve financial freedom, emph...

In this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D. Kameen interview Jesse Iwuji, a Naval Academy graduate and NASCAR driver and team owner turned entrepreneur. Jesse recounts his transition from military service to professional racing, detailing his initial funding struggles and his proactive approach to starting multiple businesses in order to fund his dream. He shares his ex...

On this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen interview Eric Johnson and Andre Truss,  Naval Academy graduates class of 2015 and Marine Veterans. They spoke about owning and operating one of the top restaurants in NC and the challenges of starting a thriving expansion restaurant in Raleigh NC. They discuss the transition from military to civilian leadership, em...

On this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen interview Scott Mackes, a Naval Academy graduate class of 2001. Scott discusses his background, his time as a Surface Warfare Officer when 9/11 took place, and his transition into entrepreneurship/helping veteran entrepreneurs survive and thrive through a community that he co-founded called 10x Vets. He shares insig...

In this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, hosts J.D Kameen and Geoffrey Whiteside interview Julianne Grant- Johnson, a top real estate agent in Jacksonville, Florida. Julianne shares her experience as a military spouse and real estate professional, discussing the unique challenges and strategies in serving military clients, especially those not physically present due to deployment. The conversat...

 On this episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen interview Kevin Edwards II, a Naval Academy graduate (2011) and owner of a law firm in Charlotte, NC. Kevin discusses his background, his time as a Surface Warfare Officer, and his transition to the JAG CORPS and eventually owning his own law firm. He shares insights on personal injury law, leadership, and the im...

On this episode hosts, J.D Kameen and Geoffrey Whiteside, interview Jackie Barnum, a high level Marine Corps Logistics Officer and Naval Academy graduate class of 2014. Captain Barnum shares her journey to the military and experiences at the Naval Academy, as well as her career thus far in the Marine Corps. She reflects on the importance of authentic leadership, her transition into content creatio...

On this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen are joined by Bobby Mucka, a former Navy Logistics Specialist turned high-level tax strategist. Mucka shares his personal journey and insights into effective tax strategies for real estate investors, business owners, W-2 earners, as well as the importance of proper documentation and working with a tax advisor. He w...

On this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, we had the privilege of interviewing Shawn Cleary, Naval Academy Class of 2016, former Navy Submarine Officer turned real estate investor and business owner. We dive into Shawn's journey from military service to establishing a successful residential real estate career in Charleston, South Carolina. Shawn shares his expertise on VA house hacking, a s...

Tilman Dunbar, a Naval Academy graduate and former Surface Warfare Officer, has successfully transitioned from military service to a serial entrepreneur. His perspective on this transition emphasizes the shift from externally set goals and missions in the navy to the necessity of self-motivation and personal goal setting in entrepreneurship. Drawing from his military and athletic background, Tilma...

J.D. Kameen (USNA Class of 2015 Marine Veteran) and Patton Gade (West Point Class of 1994 Army Veteran)  #1 VA Loan Originator in the entire country out 350,000+ Loan Officers. In this captivating episode, we had the honor of sitting down with J.D. and Patton, distinguished real estate loan officers and entrepreneurs. Through our engaging discussion, they unfolded the narrative of their entreprene...

Mayor Phillip Jones (USNA Class of 2012, Marine Infantry Veteran), Mayor of the 5th largest City in Virginia, MBA from Harvard, all before the age of 34. In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Mayor Phillip Jones, the Mayor of the 5th largest city in Virginia (Newport News). During our conversation, Mayor Jones shared insights into his journey, from serving as a Marine Corps In...

Eric Adler (USNA Class of 2003 Naval Aviation Veteran), Owner of a short term rental property management company (160+ units) and Real Estate Investor. In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Eric Adler, a seasoned real estate investor and business owner. During our conversation, Eric shared insights into his journey, from acquiring his initial short-term rental property to succ...

Nick Deterding (USNA Class of 2017 Veteran Supply Officer) In this episode, we sat down with Nick Deterding, a Navy Veteran and owner of a construction company. He shared his insights on owning and operating a construction business in Virginia Beach, the key repair items to prioritize when investing in real estate, and the importance of networking and building meaningful relationships to generate...

  Andre Truss (USNA Class of 2016 Marine Veteran) In this episode, we sat down with Marine Veteran restaurant owner/business owner, Andre Truss. He spoke about owning and operating one of the top restaurants in NC, experience with starting his own real estate brokerage and property management company, and the mindset behind transitioning from a top performer in the military to a high level serial...

Daniel Lesniak (USNA Class of 2002, Veteran Submariner) Developed 300+ units, Currently Developing 100+ units in the D.C area, Best selling author and 2+ billion worth of real estate sold

Eric Compton (USNA Class of 2020) In this episode, we sat down with active duty real estate investor/business owner, Eric Compton. He spoke about buying his first investment property in college, experience with acquiring & operating a cafe, and the systems he uses to balance life as a Surface Warfare Officer and business owner.