Invest Smarter Podcast

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 47: Friday Look Back - What Do Successful Individuals Do? 8 Strategies To Get This Right!  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  We have investment opportunities open and available NOW!  www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investm...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 46: Commit To The Process Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Axel Ragnarsson Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Axel Ragnarsson to discuss:  When you’re a real estate investor, you’re a problem solver and a transaction engineer  Mistakes that beginner investors make  Not all multifamily deals are made equal  If you’re successful, other people want to do wh...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 45: Friday Look Back - Momentum: How Do You Create It & How Do You Sustain It?  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  How can you find momentum? What does it feel like to have momentum?  We have investment opportunities open and available NOW!  www.sastexascapital.com -...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 44: Facing Challenges Like a Champ Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Juan Vargas Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Juan Vargas to discuss:  Real estate is a business where you have to be a problem solver Building credibility as you build your network  How to compete for deals in a competitive market Juan Vargas is Managing Partner at GenWealth Capital Gr...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 43: Friday Look Back - With Significant Returns, Comes Significant Risk Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Angel Investing  www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Simon Castillo is a real estate...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 42: That’s The Secret To Building Wealth Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Yannik Cudjoe-Virgirl to discuss:  Time commitment  Financial bandwidth Rich vs. wealthy The modern day athlete Building generational wealth through real estate Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil is the principal of Merlynn Acquisitions - a...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 41: Friday Look Back - Investment Strategies That WORK! Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  If you focus on value, you will always benefit from growth when growth happens  Value investing  What is a good deal in real estate? There are 3 buckets that investing and real esta...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 40: If You Can Give, You Will Find A Way To Get Paid  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Bronson Hill Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Bronson Hill to discuss:  There are different forms of financial freedom  The Golden Handcuffs The impact of having support from other successful individuals  Producing profound growth in our lives by allowing ourselves t...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 39: Friday Look Back - 2023 Could Be One Of THE BEST Times To Invest In Real Estate and Here’s Why  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Wealth and Whiskey Meet-Up, occurs the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Ranger Creek Distillery  You never know who you’re going to me...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 38: If You Master Yourself, You Will Master The Market Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Jerremy Alexander Newsome Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Jerremy Alexander Newsome to discuss:  That was a 34 million dollar mistake  Beginning the entrepreneurship journey at a young age Fail with as many people watching as possible. Fail, as big as you can.  Eve...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 37: Friday Look Back - Why Multifamily Investing Makes Sense  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  If I could give the younger version of myself one piece of advice, it would be… You have to have some capital to begin investing in real estate Education is key www.sastexasca...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 36: Passive Real Estate Investing Is Truly Magical, The Wealth That Passive Real Estate Investing Can Create For Families Is Life Changing  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Angie Aki  Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Angie Aki to discuss:  Immense growth from wholesaling in real estate Set goals and be very clear about the desired outcome of those goal...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 35: Friday Look Back - 2023: The Year You Begin Your Investment Strategy!  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Happy New Year!  We have officially c losed on the Peach Creek Apartment Complex in San Antonio, TX  Limited openings to participate in Peach Creek Apartment Comp...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 34: Investing In Yourself Is Key Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: George Salas Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by George Salas to discuss:  Changing mindset and beliefs  Getting to the point of needing something different in life  Identifying markets and properties  Defining arbitrage Reflecting on the effects of the Covid19 Pandemic  George is a man of...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 33: Friday Look Back - Developing Healthy Habits For 2023!  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Wishing everyone a Happy New Year in 2023!  We have closed on our investment property that we have been working on for several months.  Email: Simon@sastexascapital.com Monthly...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 32: How Can The Busy W2 Professional Get Started In Real Estate? Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Dan Calonge Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Dan Calonge to discuss:  Multifamily is a team sport  Balancing a W2 with being an investor  Giving back  The importance of aligning values  Dan is head of Learning & Development for a technology company and...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 31: Friday Look Back - Looking Back On 2022, Mindset Matters  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Happy Holidays! Mindset activity Open investment opportunities - RIGHT NOW!  www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opport...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 30: Industrial Real Estate In Inflationary & Recessionary Times  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: David Cruz-Palmer Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by David Cruz-Palmer to discuss:  Triple net leases  Bonus Depreciation  Are we in a recession?  Industrial real estate in inflationary and recessionary times  David has been in commercial real estate for...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 29: Friday Look Back - The Best Way To Get Started, Is To Get Educated Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Open investment opportunities - RIGHT NOW!  www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Minds...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 28: True Wealth Is Made During A Recession  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Max Gonzales Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Max Gonzales to discuss:  Multifamily is a team sport  Should I wait to invest?  Buy low, sell high  It wasn’t a real estate crash, it was a liquidity crisis The more assets you have, the more playing cards that you have  It’s neve...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 27: Friday Look Back - Understanding What A Real Estate Investment Trust Is (REIT) Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Open investment opportunities - RIGHT NOW!  www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities avai...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 26: Key Benefits Of Running A Multifamily Business  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Michael Piehler Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Michael Piehler to discuss:  Difference between working in the stock market and working in real estate Key benefits of running a multifamily business  ‘This thing called passive income’  There is such a thing as ‘good de...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 25: Costly Mistakes That Can Set You Back - The Top 5 Questions You Should Be Asking!  Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Open investment opportunities - RIGHT NOW!  www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 24: Do You Want To Be A Real Estate Investor Or Do You Want To Start A Real Estate Investing Company?  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Brian Alfaro  Producer: April Munson Simon Castillo is joined by Brian Alfaro to discuss:  The reality of starting in residential real estate Property Rehabilitation  Transitioning from single family to multifamily  Get your mindset rig...

Invest Smarter Podcast  Episode 23: Friday Look Back - How The Wealthy Use Debt To Become Wealthier Host: Simon Castillo  Producer: April Munson Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  Black Friday  Differences between good debt and bad debt  Isn’t debt risky?  Using debt the right way can lead to compounding assets  Always invest in yourself  Simon Ca...