Go Big! Live Podcast

📈 How to Get Off-Market Commercial Real Estate Deals (Even If You're Brand New) LoopNet and Crexi? 🚫 That’s where deals go to die. In this final episode of the Go Big Live Podcast, I’m exposing the truth about how commercial brokers really work — and exactly how to get access to off-market deal flow before the rest of the world even knows a property is for sale. You’ll learn: ✅ Why brokers...

Getting the bank to fund your commercial real estate deal isn’t about wearing a suit or having a slick pitch deck. It’s about knowing exactly how to play the game — and in this episode, I give you the entire playbook. If you’re making the leap from residential 1–4 unit investing to commercial multifamily or other income-producing assets, this is the no-nonsense, step-by-step guide you’ve been wait...

🚨 You Don’t Need a Website, LLC, or Pitch Deck to Raise Millions for Real Estate — and in this podcaswt, I’ll prove it. 🚨 If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to “get everything set up” before you start talking to investors... stop. That’s the fast track to missing deals and staying broke. In this training, I walk you through the exact step-by-step process my clients and I have used to rai...

Choosing the right market isn’t a gut decision. It’s not about where you think rents are high or where you heard investors are flocking. Most investors fail because they skip the data and jump straight to making offers. 🚨 Big mistake. Before I ever invest in a market, I analyze 5 critical metrics that instantly tell me whether there’s real opportunity or if I’m about to waste months chasing deals...

Achieving Financial Freedom with Big Commercial Real Estate Deals In this episode, I break down how to stop wasting time with small deals and start crushing it with larger commercial real estate projects. I take you through my 19-year journey, showing how I went from chasing small multifamily properties to making life-changing commercial investments that replaced my income in just one year. We div...

he Final Chapters: Scaling My $18M Real Estate Empire - Lessons, Struggles, and Success In this heartfelt episode of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors podcast, I announce the conclusion of the podcast after nearly two years of interviews and deep dives into real estate success stories. I share my personal journey from a financially struggling childhood in Rochester, NY, to scaling an $18 milli...

The Final Season: Ending the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors Podcast In this emotional episode, I announce the end of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors podcast after nearly two years and almost 100 episodes. I share the reasons behind this decision, including a personal and financial disaster stemming from an arson incident at a historic building I owned. I talk about the traumatic impact, i...

In this episode of Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors podcast, host Matt Drouin welcomes Alvin Schein, a partner at Seiden & Schein, P.C. in New York City, with over 35 years of experience in real estate law. They discuss the critical role attorneys play in commercial real estate transactions, from land use to tax incentives. Alvin shares insights into co-op and condo conversions, the impact o...

Host Matt Drouin, from the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, interviews Joe Downs, co-founder of the Belrose Group. Joe elaborates on his transformative journey from various entrepreneurial ventures to establishing a strong presence in the self-storage sector. This episode explores Joe's valuable lessons learned from his earliest mistakes, including the importance of 'keeping y...

In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin interviews Gary Lipsky, founder and CEO of Break of Day Capital. Gary shares his journey from owning small businesses in North Jersey to acquiring over 3,200 apartment units worth more than $300 million. He discusses his transition from the education industry to real estate, including his key entrepreneurial ventur...

In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin welcomes Bob Knakal, a seasoned commercial real estate broker with over 22 billion dollars in transactions in the New York City area since 1984. Bob discusses the importance of building relationships with commercial brokers, leveraging social media for market presence, and how artificial intelligence is transformin...

In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin interviews Colby Fryar, the principal of Mountain Bridge Capital. Colby shares his journey from a rural upbringing to becoming a multifamily investment expert with 240 units under management in Tucson and Phoenix. He discusses the importance of relationship-building, starting a meetup during COVID-19, and valuable...

Join Matt Drouin, host of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors podcast, as he interviews Alejandro Bermudez, CEO of Cashflow Capital Consulting. Alejandro shares his journey from humble beginnings to helping business owners secure 50-150% capital to scale their ventures. They dive into the importance of 0% business credit cards, building business credit, and strategies for real estate investors...

In this episode, Matt Drouin, host of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, introduces Joe Rinderknecht, the founder of Upgrade Partners Capital, a firm managing over $100 million in assets. Joe shares his journey from small-town ranching in Idaho to building a successful real estate empire. Despite facing personal tragedies, including a life-changing car accident, Joe turned his setback...

Join host Matt Drouin on the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast as he dives into the world of statistics, luck, and game theory with Dr. Michael Orkin, a distinguished statistician and professor. Dr. Orkin shares his unique insights on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, the application of statistical principles in real estate investments, and how decisions based on chance c...

Join Matt Drouin, host of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, as he interviews seasoned commercial real estate investor Kevin Bupp. With over $1 billion in real estate transactions under his belt, Kevin shares his journey from a directionless youth to owning a significant portfolio of mobile home parks and parking lots. Learn about Kevin's obstacles, pivotal moments, and insights...

Join host Matt Drouin on the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast as he interviews Stephen Predmore from Talbott Investments. Stephen shares his journey from managing single-family assets to taking on larger commercial deals. Listen to his insights on investing in multifamily properties, dealing with the challenges of eviction laws in different states, and the importance of having a strong t...

In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors podcast, host Matt Drouin interviews Michael Blank, a leading authority on apartment investing and the CEO of Nighthawk Equity. Michael shares his journey from a corporate job at AOL and webMethods to becoming financially independent through real estate investing. He emphasizes the need for relationship building, especially with brokers, an...

In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin interviews Zach Lemaster, the CEO and founder of Rent to Retirement, the nation's leading turnkey investment company. Zach shares his journey from being an optometrist and a captain in the Air Force to becoming a successful real estate investor with a diverse portfolio encompassing single-family, multifamily,...

In this episode, Matt sits down with Dale Wills, an experienced real estate developer with over 25 years in the industry. Dale is the owner and founder of Centra Companies and Centra Capital Partners, overseeing the development of over 1,500 homes and $500 million in project value. Dale shares his journey from his early entrepreneurial days, through various business ventures including RadioShack f...

In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin interviews Brian Briscoe, an accomplished real estate investor and founder of Streamline Capital Group. Brian shares his incredible journey from aspiring math professor to Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, and ultimately a key player in the real estate market with 1600 units worth over $160 million. They...

In this episode of Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin welcomes Larry Curtis, President and Managing Partner of WinnDevelopment. Larry shares his journey from a young real estate aspirant in Massapequa, Long Island to leading a company with over 103,000 units under management. Larry discusses his early investments, passion for historic rehabilitation, and the importance of...

In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin welcomes back Mike Margarella, founder and principal of Next Play Investments. They discuss Mike's strategies in navigating the commercial real estate market, the importance of building and maintaining relationships with brokers, and adapting to market changes like rising interest rates and inflation. Mike exp...

In this episode of the 'Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast,' host Matt Drouin welcomes Erin Thomas, a seasoned realtor from Ohio's KW EZ Sales Team, specializing in multifamily investments. Erin shares her journey from a background in musical theater and physical therapy to becoming an investor-focused realtor. She emphasizes the power of handwritten notes, particularly with...

Join us in this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast as host Matt Drouin welcomes back Brian Burke, CEO and President of Praxis Capital. Together, they unpack Brian's incredible journey from house flipper to managing a portfolio worth over $800 million. This insightful discussion covers navigating commercial real estate, recent market trends, and strategic property sales....