Dream Start Own Podcast - The Path to Own Your Time

Veteran flipper Allen Foster shares how a terrifying “Haunted Flip” (yes, heavy boots on the stairs 👀) led to a smarter, hands-off system for profitable house flipping. We cover underwriting, DSCR loans, hiring GCs, working with wholesalers/agents, RV parks as affordable housing, and navigating today’s shifting market—all with real numbers and battle-tested rules you can use on your next deal. If...

🎙️ From Broke Immigrant to Lease Option Expert: The Inspiring Story of Conrado MendezIn this inspiring episode, meet Conrado Mendez, an Argentinian immigrant who arrived in the United States with no money, no English, his wife, and their two children. Against all odds, Conrado built a thriving real estate business using lease options, earning him the nickname "The Lease Option Guy."Conrado's story...

🎙️ From DJ to Deal Maker: Voight Thornton’s Journey to Full-Time Real Estate Entrepreneur In this inspiring episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast , host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Voight Thornton — a former DJ, filmmaker, and W2 employee who successfully transitioned into a full-time real estate entrepreneur . Voight shares his remarkable journey from the entertainment industry...

🎙️ From Prison to Purpose — How This Marine Is Ending Veteran Homelessness Through Real Estate 🔥 🏠 Learn how Brian Madsen turned his life around, built 100+ homes, and is transforming veteran housing with container home innovation. 🎧 Don’t miss this powerful episode of the Dream Start Own Podcast. • How a prison conversation launched a real estate empire • Building permanent housing for veteran...

🎙️ Building Wealth & Impact: How Luz Ramirez Secured $50M+ in Grants While Growing a Real Estate EmpireDiscover how Luz Ramirez transformed her passion for helping others into a thriving real estate empire, while securing over $50 million in grants for underserved communities. In this inspiring episode of the Dream Start Own Podcast, Luz shares her remarkable journey from education and nonprofit w...

🎙️ From Wholesaling to AI: Heather Grizzard on Automating the Future of BusinessIn this transformative episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Heather Grizzard, a visionary entrepreneur who evolved from real estate wholesaling into a business automation and AI integration specialist. Heather's journey is a compelling narrative of strategic pivots and bold in...

🎙️ From Panama to Purpose-Driven Real Estate: Jesus Chang Torres on Foreclosure Prevention & Ethical InvestingIn this inspiring episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Jesus Chang Torres, a Miami-based entrepreneur whose journey from Panama to real estate success exemplifies the power of persistence, learning from setbacks, and building meaningful relationsh...

In this impactful episode of the Dream Start Own Podcast, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado speaks with Celeste Samonte — a real estate investor, mother of four, and visionary entrepreneur building wealth while serving underserved communities through transitional housing and residential assisted living (RAL) in Massachusetts. From managing her first Airbnb to creating her own property management...

In this heartfelt episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar the Connector interviews Mando Hernandez, who shares his remarkable journey from the medical field to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Behind every great success is a powerful influence—and for Mando, that person was his late mother, the woman who shaped his fearless spirit and entrepreneurial drive.💡 In this episode, Mando...

🎙️ From Candy to Cash Flow: Tracy Gunn’s Journey of Progress Over PerfectionIn this inspiring episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar the Connector interviews Tracy Gunn, an Owners Club member who shares her remarkable journey from running a candy business to building successful cash flow through real estate investing. Tracy reveals how embracing a "progress over perfection" mindset t...

In this powerful episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar the Connector sits down with Matt Star (Matthew Starobykhovskiy), whose remarkable journey will leave you speechless and inspired.🚗 From living in a car with his brother after losing everything…🏘️ To rebuilding a thriving real estate business from scratch…💪 And transforming his body and mindset through unshakable faith…Matt op...

🎙️ Veteran to Real Estate Leader: Paul Rodriguez on Capital Raising, Imperfect Action & Helping Fellow VetsIn this inspiring episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Paul Rodriguez, a veteran turned real estate entrepreneur who has transformed his life through strategic investing and capital raising. Paul's journey is a powerful testament to the importance of...

🎙️ From Healthcare to High-Yield Investing: Brenda Villafranco’s Path to Real Estate SuccessIn this insightful episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Brenda Villafranco, a full-time hospital administrator who has successfully transitioned into a thriving real estate investor and private money lender.🏥📈 Brenda’s story is a powerful example of how busy prof...

🎙️ From Petroleum Engineer to Passive Income Mentor: Casey Gregersen’s Mission to Help 100 Families Achieve Financial FreedomIn this inspiring episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar "The Connector" interviews Casey Gregersen, a former petroleum engineer turned real estate entrepreneur who has made it his mission to help 100 families achieve passive income and financial freedom. Chapt...

Discover how Severo Flores built his real estate empire and raised millions in capital—while empowering Hispanic investors nationwide. In this episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, Severo breaks down his 5 proven capital raising strategies, from private money lending to community-specific funding. You'll learn how he transitioned from flipping houses to funding other investors, the mindset beh...

🎙️ From Mechanic to Real Estate Hero: Emanuel Severino’s Journey of Impact and TransformationDiscover how Emanuel Severino transformed from an Argentine immigrant mechanic to a successful real estate entrepreneur helping homeowners avoid foreclosure. In this inspiring episode of the Dream Start Own Podcast, Emanuel shares his remarkable journey of building confidence, overcoming challenges, and cr...

From Introvert to Real Estate Success | Adam Colburn’s Journey to Financial Freedom | Dream, Start, Own PodcastIn this inspiring episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar the Connector interviews Adam Colburn, who shares his remarkable journey from being an introvert with a 9-to-5 job to becoming a successful real estate investor.🎙️ In This Episode:• How Adam started from zero in real e...

🎙️ From Verizon Tech to Financial Freedom: Jaison Shell on the Morby Method & Buy & HoldDiscover how Jaison Shell transformed from a Verizon technician to a successful real estate investor using the powerful Morby Method and smart buy and hold strategies. In this value-packed episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, Jaison reveals his step-by-step journey to financial freedom through strategic re...

🎙️ Engineer to Investor: Kevin Day’s Father-Son Real Estate Journey & Loan-to-Own StrategyIn this insightful episode of the Dream, Start, Own Podcast, host Edgar the Connector interviews Kevin Day, an engineer whose career and life took an unexpected turn after being inspired by a book about father-son business partnerships. Kevin shares his fascinating journey from engineering to real estate inve...

Flipping in Texas is hotter than ever—and Ali & Brady have cracked the code. With 50+ flips under their belt across Dallas, Houston & Austin, they now focus on finding lipstick-on-a-pig properties, lowering rehab costs with trusted crews, and structuring private money + gap funding so flippers never miss out on great deals. In this episode, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado dives into:Brady’s 50+ flip...

Can you really go from being a chef to building a $100M impact fund? That’s exactly what Victor Adam (“The Catalyst”) is doing. In this episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado unpacks Victor’s journey: from running Network Gladiators (fiber & cabling) to acquiring businesses from retiring owners, to leveraging Subto, Gator, and Owners Club for creative finance, and his bold...

How do you scale from helping 42,000 veterans to running a nationwide real estate team? Meet Mike Oakes of Veterans Choice Investments (VCI).In this episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado dives into Mike’s story: leaving his W2, co-founding VCI with Paul Rodriguez, creative deals that house families rejected by banks, and how his team is scaling with operators, Privy, SMS a...

Imagine moving to the U.S. and in just five years owning six properties—all with no money out of pocket. That’s exactly what Ayan, an immigrant from Kazakhstan, accomplished with Subto creative finance, seller financing, and co-living strategies that generate high cash flow. In this episode of Dream Start Own, host Edgar “The Connector” Salgado dives into Ayan’s journey: how he built credit as a n...

In this powerful interview, Armando Cruz shares his extraordinary journey from earning $20/hour as a farm worker to owning 250 properties and 11 restaurants in Wisconsin. Born in Mexico and arriving in the U.S. at age 15 with limited education, Armando reveals how he transformed his life through real estate investing, mindset shifts, and unwavering determination. 🔑 HIGHLIGHTS: • How Armando went...

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