Go Big with Gib Podcast

My journey into passive investing began with a significant $500,000 investment in the Ventura Apartments, where I've navigated challenges and opportunities. The episode reflects on capital structure, projected returns, and lessons learned along the way. • Exploring my first passive investment in real estate  • Analyzing the capital stack and financing structure  • Discussing the significance...

This episode focuses on effective strategies for recovering from holiday indulgence and setting yourself up for a successful new year. We discuss the importance of clean eating, hydration, daily exercise, monitoring sleep, and budgeting as essential habits for rejuvenation and financial health. • Emphasizing clean eating to boost cognitive ability  • Importance of hydration to flush toxins  • Dail...

What if there was a simple formula to elevate your self-confidence every single day? Join me, Gib Irons, on Go Big With Gib as I share my personal journey of fluctuating confidence and how I discovered the secrets to maintaining a strong, unwavering belief in myself. Through relatable stories and straightforward advice, I promise that by tuning in, you'll learn to harness the power of saying...

What if you could transform your life with just a pen and paper? On this episode of Go Big With Gib, join me, Gib Irons, as I guide you through my personal blueprint for setting and achieving goals that truly matter. With the end of 2024 in sight, I'm sharing the secrets to my comprehensive strategy for planning a fruitful 2025. From my meticulous approach to health goals—where meal planning...

What if you could secure predictable returns while minimizing financial uncertainties in your investment portfolio? On the latest episode of the Go Big With Gib podcast, we navigate the fascinating realm of medical real estate investment through our newest venture, Health Wealth Capital Fund. Learn how our strategic focus on absolute triple net leases positions this asset class as a beacon of stab...

Slash your tax bill in half with a little-known charitable giving strategy that transforms conventional wisdom on donations. Learn how a $50,000 contribution can morph into a $250,000 charitable benefit. On this episode of Go Big with Gib, I, Gib Irons, dissect a powerful approach to tax reduction that I successfully utilized to reduce my adjusted gross income by 50%. Focusing on 506c offerings fo...

Sam Silverman, a remarkable entrepreneur, shares his transformative journey from corporate sales to mastering the world of passive investment. Ever wondered how someone retires at 28 with a portfolio spanning 65 deals? Listen in as Sam reveals the strategic investments and adaptability that fueled his success, highlighting some of his most lucrative ventures, including real estate triumphs in Phoe...

What if you could unlock the hidden potential of medical real estate and learn the secrets to recession-resistant income? On this episode of Go Big with Gib, we sit down with AJ Peak, a visionary entrepreneur who shares his remarkable journey from the fields of rural Minnesota to the bustling boardrooms of McKinsey & Company. AJ's story of transforming a family dental business into a $100...

Curious about how two Jersey cows revolutionized a family business? Join us as we chat with Raeanne Knight from Simply Natural Creamery, who unveils the incredible journey of the Moye family. Discover how Neil and David Moye transformed a small farm into a thriving creamery with four bustling locations. From a humble start teaching their children responsibility, to creating a local haven with 40 i...

Ever wonder how a corporate banker transitions into a powerhouse real estate investor? Sam Morris, CEO of Sunset Capital, shares his captivating journey from the world of banking to managing over $230 million in multifamily and storage space assets. Tune in to hear Sam's insights on navigating the competitive real estate market, leveraging his deep expertise in underwriting and lending to sec...

Massimo Mannino, the culinary mastermind behind Marabella and Nino Italian Restaurant, shares his remarkable journey from a Sicilian farm to a thriving restaurant empire in the United States. Discover how a spontaneous decision and his father-in-law's influence in New York City's Little Italy carved his path to success. Massimo opens up about his most celebrated dishes and the family-fri...

Ever wondered how a challenging childhood can become the bedrock for entrepreneurial success? Catherine Bell's story is a riveting testament to the transformative power of resilience. From her early years in Northern Canada to building a multi-million dollar business in the U.S., Catherine shares her journey through adversity, including the economic turmoil of 2008. Her journey into real esta...

Prepare to be inspired by Fady's incredible journey from the ancient city of Nazareth to the vibrant landscapes of Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a 19-year-old eager to pursue his dreams in psychology. As the first in his family to embark on such a courageous adventure, Fady candidly shares the emotional hurdles and cultural shifts that shaped his path. His story is one of resilience and staying true to...

What if the key to financial freedom lies in the fusion of dentistry and real estate? Our latest episode of Go Big With Gib features the incredible journey of Dr. Johnny Walker, also known as Janatha Withanachchi, an endodontist who transformed into a savvy real estate and alternative investments fund manager. From his Sri Lankan immigrant roots to achieving financial independence, Johnny shares h...

What if you could transform your limiting beliefs and break through your performance barriers? Join us on "Go Big With Gib" for an unforgettable conversation with the phenomenal Jen Conkey, a public speaker and business turnaround expert who has electrified audiences and empowered countless business owners. Jen's journey from corporate America to real estate and mindset coaching is...

Unlock the secrets to achieving financial freedom with Corey Harelson, the brain behind Freedom Investing Group, as he shares his transformative journey from a grueling career as a structural engineer to thriving in the world of real estate investment. Discover how a pivotal moment in 2015 propelled Corey to seek a balance between work and life, leading him to uncover the underappreciated potentia...

What if you could sell everything you own and travel the world with complete financial freedom? In our latest episode, we sit down with Derek Peterson, who along with his wife, made the daring leap into a full-time digital nomadic lifestyle. They have traversed the beautiful landscapes of Portugal, from the Azores to Lisbon, and are gearing up for new adventures in the Algarve and Pakistan. Derek...

What if your entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 11? Join us as Caleb Edwards, a lifelong entrepreneur, shares his compelling story of starting a landscaping business to support his struggling mother, and how this early experience laid the foundation for a career spanning real estate, impactful mission work, and music. Caleb's passion for entrepreneurship didn't wane even during...

Can fitness transform your daily life beyond the gym? Join us as we chat with Justin Jackson, the dynamic owner and head coach of CrossFit Tier One Fitness in Greenville, to uncover the secrets behind CrossFit’s all-encompassing approach to health and wellness. With credentials in exercise physiology and nutrition, and experience from Vidant Wellness Center, Justin knows what it takes to craft a f...

What happens when a passion for fresh, halal chicken collides with an entrepreneurial spirit? This week on Go Big with Gib, we sit down with Abraham Rizek, the trailblazer behind HCK Chicken in Greenville. Abraham’s journey is anything but conventional—from skipping college to diving into the car business and stock market trading, all the way to launching his very own restaurant. Get ready to unco...

Curious about how a college dropout turned his entrepreneurial dreams into a thriving legal marketing empire? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Ben Buckwalter, the mastermind behind Law Pro Nation. Ben shares his inspiring journey from leaving college to establishing a nationwide network that helps personal injury attorneys generate more cases through innovative marketing strategies. L...

Ever wondered how a seasoned neuroscientist transitions into a successful real estate investor? Join us on Go Big with Gib as we welcome Tim Fergestad, a PhD in neuroscience who has turned his analytical skills toward the profitable world of real estate. Tim reveals his journey from Minnesota to Arizona, driven by his wife’s career in anesthesiology and their quest for a better lifestyle. Learn ho...

What if you could transform your financial future with creative real estate strategies? Join us on Go Big With Gib as we welcome George Salas, a real estate entrepreneur who turned his life around from poverty in Peru to owning a multi-million-dollar portfolio in the U.S. George’s story is one of resilience and ingenuity, overcoming a million-dollar debt from a failed events venue and pivoting to...

What if you could transform a housing crisis into a thriving business? On this episode of Go Big With Gib, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Brian O'Neill to unpack his remarkable journey. Brian shares how he pivoted from a career as a national home builder to establishing his own company during the turbulent times of the 2007-2008 housing crash. Hear about his bold choice to invest in a r...

Mike Whitfield, Principle of WYN Development, is considered one of the foremost experts in maximizing short term rental property revenue through innovative interior design and experiential programming. He has decades of experience elevating thousands of rooms and properties around the world that perform in the top of their class. Mike travels the country teaching and utilizing WYN’s innovative STR...