Built For Wealth

What happens when a lawyer realizes the “safe path” isn’t enough? In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, Cindy West breaks down how she went from growing up broke, joining the Army at 17, and working 60-hour weeks as a lawyer… to building a real estate portfolio through the BRRRR strategy, multifamily investing, flips, private money, and creative financing. She shares: - How she bought h...

What if I told you a 6-inch pipe mistake cost someone $1.2 MILLION… or that a guy bought a commercial property for $200K and turned it into $2.4M? In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, we sit down with John Seaman—an investor, developer, and “dirt guy” who built a multi-million dollar business from scratch. We break down: - How he went from broke to building wealth through real estate &...

What if the reason your business isn’t growing… is because you’re trying to be better instead of being different? In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, Hollywood producer Brad Holcman breaks down the exact framework he used to create hit TV shows—and how those same principles are helping entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business owners stand out in crowded markets. 🔥 Inside th...

Steve Ross started investing in real estate at 19 years old — and over the last 35+ years, he’s built a $200M real estate portfolio spanning single-family rentals, multifamily, shopping centers, flex space, new construction, and commercial development. In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, we break down exactly how Steve scaled from flipping his first house to owning 27 shopping centers...

What if you skipped the “safe” path and built wealth the way private equity insiders do? Join Josh on the Built for Wealth podcast, your no-BS guide to financial freedom for millennials. We interview various investors to gain insights on wealth creation through real estate. This podcast aims to inspire you with real-world stories and practical advice on investing. In this episode of the Built for...

Luxury real estate investing, luxury spec homes, and high-end new construction look glamorous—but the reality is risk, capital, branding, and brutal lessons most real estate investors never talk about. In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, we sit down with Mason Harris, a former NASCAR pit crew member who transitioned into real estate investing, luxury home building, and multi-million-d...

Join Josh on the Built for Wealth podcast, your guide to financial freedom. We explore real estate investing and how to build wealth, featuring insights from various investors. This podcast offers valuable financial education and personal finance strategies to inspire your journey.  In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, Josh sits down with Drew Maher, founder of DM Properties & Asso...

What does it really take to build a $130M-per-year real estate development business; starting with no money, no college degree, and a background in construction and landscaping? In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, Josh sits down with  @johnnyinchjr   a real estate developer and entrepreneur who scaled from small residential projects to large-scale multifamily, commercial, and industri...

Ever driven past a billboard that made you laugh and remember the realtor’s name? That’s pretty much Kirk Hanson in a nutshell. In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with Kirk – a race car driver turned Cabarrus County realtor, investor, and broker-owner – to talk about how he’s built his business with bold marketing, no-money-down deals, and a whole lot of hustle. We get int...

On this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with Josh Dilmaghani, broker/owner at White Stag Realty, to unpack how he went from zero experience to running a multi-state brokerage closing ~250 transactions a year. We get real about what separates great agents from average ones, how to price reductions the right way (percentages, not token drops), and why new-construction concessions are crushin...

On this episode of Built for Wealth, Josh sits down with Pete Russell, a Charlotte-based wholesaler turned transaction funding operator, to unpack how he went from 5:30 a.m. bandit signs to closing 30+ deals in a month, and why double closing became his edge. We cover sales foundations from his early days, the realities of scaling a wholesale team, when to use a double close vs assignment, raising...

On this episode of Built for Wealth, I sat down with Mark Metzger, former Navy search-and-rescue, wealth manager, and real estate investor, to learn from his years in the trenches and wealth of hard-won insight. We cover everything from dropping a scarcity mindset to building lasting wealth without losing your soul. Mark breaks down the simple systems he teaches clients, pay yourself first, track...

What if you could get paid three times on one deal— upfront , monthly cash flow , and a big backend ? In this episode, Avi Rasowski breaks down exactly how he uses owner financing, subject-to, and notes to turn “hard” leads into high-yield deals. We cover real numbers (like a $14K → $55K flip via terms and a $100K buy → $240K cash exit ), how to evaluate spreads with a financial calculator , stayi...

In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with Mike Moulton—a 25+ year real estate investing veteran who’s done it all: lease options, subject-to deals, fix & flips, creative finance, and now large-scale commercial plays and even life settlement investments. Mike shares war stories from surviving the 2008 market crash, navigating short sales, rehabbing hundreds of homes in th...

In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with Igor Shiper—an immigrant entrepreneur who went from flipping his first property solo to building 150+ rental units, 310 self-storage doors, and a booming construction company. We cover everything from the lessons of growing up as a Ukrainian refugee, to scaling with integrity, to navigating development disasters like a septic permit gone wrong....

In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with co-living investor and entrepreneur Sam Wegert, who went from running martial arts schools to building a scalable room rental empire in Charlotte. Sam breaks down how he transitioned from self-managing four-bedroom houses to developing 10+ bedroom co-living homes that net up to $3,600/month in cash flow—even during hard times. We talk: - How he...

In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with real estate investor and engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Dan Schiermeyer, who went from a corporate job in aerospace to building a portfolio of small business-backed real estate assets. Including a cash-flowing car wash, automated self-storage facility, and a cutting-edge startup in the storage tech space. You'll hear how Dan: - S...

In this episode of the Built for Wealth podcast, Josh interviews Liviu Peter — a former 9-to-5er turned full-time real estate investor, flipper, and seasonal light show mogul. From flipping bungalows in Chicago to managing multifamily portfolios in Atlanta, Liviu shares the lessons, losses, and wins that shaped his journey to financial freedom. Whether you're curious about apartment investing...

In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with self-storage mogul Alex Quezada, who shares his 15-year evolution from hustling timeshare sales to owning 17+ self-storage facilities across multiple states. We dive deep into the strategies that built his empire — from creative financing and seller carrybacks to value-add plays and portfolio optimization. He breaks down how he transformed a $5....

How do top investors get funding for flips, rentals, and new builds in 2025? In this episode of the Built for Wealth podcast, I sit down with James Gaskin from Renovo Financial to break down exactly how investors are securing capital in today’s market—even with higher rates and tighter lending. We cover everything from how Renovo compares to banks, what it takes to get approved as a new investor,...

In this powerful episode, real estate developer Tommy MaGill breaks down his transition from building NYC skyscrapers to flipping houses and building long-term wealth through the Build-to-Rent model. From a $200K flip in New York to a disciplined strategy in tertiary markets like Gastonia and Cleveland County, Tommy shares how he's designed a real estate business around freedom, not frenzy. W...

What happens when you’ve “made it” — flying private, running multimillion-dollar businesses, and yet feel completely empty inside? In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur and marketing strategist Chris Evans opens up about the highs and devastating lows of his journey. From missionary work to building 8-figure companies, to total burnout and a letter from the FTC that changed everything — Chri...

How do you go from broke and drowning in debt to building a $100 million real estate portfolio? Vinnie Giglio did exactly that—after leaving a dream job as an airline pilot, surviving a brutal housing crash, and grinding through every obstacle in the book. In this interview, Vinnie shares the raw and unfiltered truth of his journey—from buying his first condo with credit cards to building luxury d...

In this episode, real estate investor Jay Chekansky shares how he left a 10+ year engineering career to build a thriving business using seller financing. Jay dives deep into how he structured his first deals, why seller finance beats traditional rentals or flips, and how he helps buyers who don’t qualify for conventional loans. Discover how Jay turned losses into learning, the details behind creat...

Meet Britt and Jonathan – a powerhouse couple turning skydiving, DIY grit, and a deep love for design into a thriving real estate business. From house hacking and live-in flips to building The Lumen House and managing mobile home parks, they’ve built a real estate life full of creativity, purpose, and impact. In this episode, they share: - How they started in real estate (with little money but big...