Donald Thomas

Dealmaker Diaries Podcast

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Welcome to 'Dealmaker Diaries: Where Business Meets Opportunity,' the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey through the world of commercial real estate and mergers and acquisitions. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind the rise and fall of industry titans, explore lucrative investment strategies, and dive deep into the captivating stories that shape the ever-evolving landscape of business. Through in-depth interviews with industry experts, CEOs, and influential thought leaders, we uncover the hidden gems of commercial real estate and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Author

Donald Thomas

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.g1cgrp.com

Latest episode

Jan 26, 2026

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Episodes

Ambition Unleashed: The Longevity Code with Crissman Loomis 25.12.2023

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating perspective of Crissman Loomis, where he navigates the complexities of life, balancing ambitious pursuits with personal well-being. Crissman has a unique journey that intertwines the realms of high ambition, cutting-edge technology, and a quest for longevity. Crissman, a seasoned AI programmer turned health researcher, has not only tackled the complex...

Industrial Real Estate for 40+ Years! Success, Leadership, and Expert Insights!" 30.11.2023

🌟 Join us for a captivating journey into the illustrious career of Joel Friedland, a true titan in industrial real estate! 🏢 With over 40 years of expertise, Joel co-founded Epic/Savage Realty Partners, overseeing a team of 60 professionals and orchestrating a successful sale to an international real estate giant in 2014. 🌐 Discover Joel's latest venture, Brit Properties, where he leads lea...

Unveiling Tokyo's Tech Maestro: A Journey with Mike Alfant-Visionary Trailblazer of Fusion Systems 30.11.2023

Our guest today has been a key player in Tokyo's tech landscape for years, and his work has left an indelible mark on the industry. Mike Alfant is not just a name; he's a symbol of innovation and dedication. With a career spanning decades, he's been at the forefront of groundbreaking technological developments, and he continues to push the boundaries of what's possible. Mike's...

Supercharge Your Investment Strategy with Sales Funnels 01.11.2023

Jason is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, limited partner real estate investor and digital marketing architect with a passion for helping other real estate investors and entrepreneurs with their sales funnels. Jason prides himself on his ability to connect with people and speak to them in a language they understand. Jason is able to design successful marketing automation machines all while keeping...

Level up your business: Smart solutions for age-old data challenges 31.10.2023

With over 20 years of experience in world-class financial firms across Japan and Hong Kong, Kevin has been at the forefront of innovation, serving in pivotal roles at JP Morgan Asset Management, and PGIM Japan. But what sets Kevin apart is his dedication to a long-term vision. He's combined global expertise with localized solutions, and now, Anextere is delivering innovative strategies that dr...

Unleashing the Power: Secrets of Franchising in the US 30.09.2023

Today we welcome Patrick Elsner, a leading franchise consultant. He brings 20 years of experience in helping corporate executives and aspiring franchise owners achieve their dreams. His proven process has successfully launched over 500 franchises through his free matching service. With a focus on financial freedom and escaping corporate monotony, Patrick combines empathy, insight, and logic to gui...

From In-House Counsel To Principal Dealmaker: Unlocking the Path to Success 19.09.2023

Clive began his professional career as a corporate transactional lawyer with a Wall Street law firm headquartered in NY, with assignments in Menlo Park, CA and Hong Kong, China. He spent six years as in-house counsel, in a variety of roles, with the then biggest pharmaceutical company in the world, before transitioning into the compliance space where he ultimately served as the chief compliance of...

Unlocking Hidden Profits: Commercial Real Estate in Flood Zones 28.08.2023

DJ McClure is the VP of Sales & Business Development at National Flood Experts (NFE), driving strategic growth through partnerships and tailored costsaving solutions. NFE’s achievements include consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list and recognition on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50 list. With a commitment to innovative flood insurance solutions, NFE has saved clients over $15...

Unlocking Hidden Profits: Commercial Real Estate in Flood Zones 27.08.2023

DJ McClure is the VP of Sales & Business Development at National Flood Experts (NFE), driving strategic growth through partnerships and tailored costsaving solutions. NFE’s achievements include consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list and recognition on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50 list. With a commitment to innovative flood insurance solutions, NFE has saved clients over $15...

Trailer: Escape the Rat Race with a Passive Rental Portfolio 19.08.2023

It was great chatting with  Lane Kawaoka, PE  Kawaoka about his journey of leaving his lucrative engineering career and becoming a full-time real estate investor, with over a billion AUM. Check out a clip here as he speaks about the values he and his team holds true in regards to their fiduciary duties to investors.  #investing   #commercialrealestate   #investors   #dealmakerdiaries

Escape the Rat Race with a Passive Rental Portfolio 19.08.2023

A real estate investor for over a decade with control over 10,000+ units, Lane Kawaoka is the owner of CrowdfundAloha.com, implePassiveCashflow.com, and ReiAloha.com. As a Licensed Professional (PE) Civil/Industrial Engineer with an analytical engineering background, Lane has real world experience in working as a project manager for over $250 million dollars of capital construction projects in bot...

From $0 to Profit: Launching Your First Business 27.07.2023

■Entrepreneur since the age of 18 ■Assets under management include: New Mexico, ABQ / 30 units / June-2022 Oklahoma City, OK / 16 units / Feb-2022 New Mexico, Las Cruces / 40 units / July-2022 Arizona, Casa Grande / 12,000 SQFT Retail / Dec-2021  Blessed to have acquired over $9M worth of real estate before 25 ■Founded From Trial to Triumph podcast and has interviewed notable guests who are leade...

Unlocking Business Success: Gaining Clarity & Traction In Your Business 17.07.2023

It is my pleasure to be interviewing Tom Zeeb, who is a very accomplished real estate entrepreneur, author, trainer. And Tom’s been in the business for quite some time. In fact, he got started way back in 2001 after a personal, scary epiphany, which I definitely want to hear about. So it was a near life near-death experience that kind of shook him up, got him rethinking about what he wanted to do...

Growing Your Portfolio with Mortgage Notes 19.06.2023

I had the opportunity to interview Fred Moskowitz. Fred continues to passionately share valuable information with details and with sound business ethics. Creating a community that fosters individual and collective growth in the realm of financial freedom is certainly an art, one in which Fred is planting many seeds. Fred has positioned himself as an authority on investing in alternative assets and...

The Secret to Investing in Real Estate with Credit Unions 29.05.2023

In 2002, Mark started Members 1st Federal Credit Union’s business lending program as “one person and a desk” with no policies, products, staff, systems, or business members. That program grew to be one of the top ten in the nation. In 2012, he took on the challenge of being the CEO of a business lending CUSO. Mark was the fifth CEO in five years for the organization, which lost money every month o...

Maximizing Your Returns with this Amazing Investment Strategy 09.05.2023

Today’s guest is Travis Baucom, the founder, and CEO of Balcomie Capital. Balcomie Capital is a boutique firm for high-net-worth and high-income individuals that specializes in a seldomly invested but well-known property type that performs better than most others. Having started his journey in private markets back in 2012, Travis has successfully been involved with over $55 million in AUM through...

Selling with Authority: For Real Estate Investors 24.04.2023

Chris Prefontaine is the four-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Sell With Authority for Real Estate Investors. He’s also the founder and chairman of the Wicked Smart companies and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 31 years. His experience ranges from constructing new homes in the 1990...

Protecting Your Assets and Building Wealth via Leverage 07.04.2023

Dave Wolcott started his career by serving the country as a Captain in the Marine Corps. In 2000 he and his wife brought triplets into the world which inspired him to challenge traditional financial planning advice. Today, Dave is an author, podcast host, and the Founder and CEO of Pantheon Investments and is more passionate than ever about helping entrepreneurs build wealth by passively investing...

How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Data and See Business Growth Soar! 10.03.2023

Dr. Eric Francom attended dental school in the inaugural class of  Midwestern University. After dental school, Eric owned and operated  four dental practices- three he started from scratch- and sold them to a  private equity group.   After increasing his net worth four times since the sale of his practice,  and increasing his passive income from $7k to over six-figures per...

Accumulate Wealth in a Surprising Way.....Fire Your Banker!! 20.02.2023

Ever since I graduating from college and begining his corporate working life Harold quickly realized that "If you're not building your own business, you are building someone else's business" and that all he ever wanted to be was an entrepreneur.  Harold's passion and business are to help individuals and families start and build their business/es, plan, protect, business succession, and retire...

Learning to Follow Your Investor DNA 20.02.2023

Joey Mure is Co-Founder and Partner at Wealth Without Wall Street, an  online community that seeks to re-educate business owners & families  on how money truly works. Wall Street is not just a street in NY, NY that  puts Americans’ money at risk but it is also a commonly taught mindset.  Wealth Without Wall Street exists to help people who WANT to become  Financially F...

How To Get The Capital You Need To Grow: A Complete Guide 06.02.2023

Paul Neal is the founder and Principal Funding Strategist at Vantage  Point Commercial Capital, which focuses on helping entrepreneurs  and real estate investors win by funding their growth and dreams in  non-traditional ways.   In this episode we covered:   • Why you need a lending partner on your team  • Why the bank is not your friend  • How to get the capital...

The 5 principles of Personal Finance - Everything You Need To Know 17.01.2023

Today’s guest, Curtis May, is the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast and  the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors. Curtis has been planning  for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his  clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. The primary  focus of his financial planning firm is to help individuals a...

Find Your Path to Leadership: Learn How to Self-Actualize 05.01.2023

Jordan Isham is the co-founder of My Tennessee Home Solution, a  United States Military Academy at West Point graduate, and currently  serves as an Infantry Officer in the Army. He is passionate about using  the wealth generated from real estate to serve as a force for Good in  the world, fueled by his faith in God and intimacy with Jesus.   In this episode we discussed: &...

Passive Income That Minimizes Your Risk During The Recession 30.12.2022

With us today is Brandon Cobb, CEO at HBG Capital and an expert real  estate consultant and investor. He has been featured in REI Wealth  Magazine and Forbes. He’s here to share some actionable advice about  using Real Estate Investing as a way to create passive income, how to  hire A+ rockstars, and systems and processes you can use to grow your  business.   In this...

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