Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee

What happens when you risk everything to chase a bigger vision—and discover the person you trusted most wasn't who they claimed to be? In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with Pat Zingarella, founder and CEO of Invest Clearly, to discuss his journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship, the costly lessons he learned in private real estate investing, and...

Success isn't built alone. In this episode, Matt Teifke shares how faith, family, and an open-door philosophy has helped him build businesses, manage over $110M in assets, and create opportunities through relationships rather than competition. From lessons learned through loss, to his unconventional partnership with Grant Cardone, to the influence of Trammell Crow's work, Matt challenges...

What does it really take to build a lasting legacy? In this episode of the Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with entrepreneur, author, healthcare pioneer, and Pensacola visionary, Quint Studer, for a conversation packed with wisdom. Whether its on leadership, entrepreneurship, culture, faith, resilience, or community building, this conversation has it all. Quint shares: How he w...

In this episode, our host Kyle McGee sits down with David Trent, entrepreneur, wealth management founder, author of Elevate Others , and CEO roundtable coach, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly takes to build something meaningful. David shares the mindset shifts that carried him through Y2K, the 2008 financial crisis, and COVID while growing his firm to over a billion dollars in asse...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , our host sits down with legendary Pensacola custom home builder Klein Miller for an unforgettable conversation about entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, faith, mentorship, and building a lasting legacy. Klein shares his incredible journey from selling concrete in Louisiana to becoming one of the Gulf Coast’s most respected luxury home builders. Alo...

How do you raise over $2 billion in capital—and then turn around and teach entrepreneurs around the world to do the same?  In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast , Kyle McGee sits down with Brad Blazer, former oil company CEO turned globally recognized capital raising expert who has raised more than $2 billion throughout his career  Brad shares his journey from walking away from architectu...

From two struggling auto repair shops to a 35-location, $50M franchise portfolio — Brian Beers has lived the real path of scaling through franchising. In this episode of Legacy Builders , Brian shares the hard-earned lessons behind growth without burnout, including the leadership hires that transformed his business, why progress beats perfection, and how focusing on one core business creates lasti...

Host Kyle McGee sits down with guest Evan Holladay, Founder & CEO of Holiday Ventures, to unpack the inflection points that shaped Evan’s path into workforce, affordable, and mixed-income real estate development. They explore Evan’s unconventional career journey, the power of coaching and accountability, and how Holiday Ventures is redefining affordable housing through thoughtful design, nonpr...

In this milestone 50th episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , our host steps out from behind the guest chair and into a solo, monologue-style conversation—sharing the lessons, failures, convictions, and faith that have shaped both the podcast and his life. From losing his father and mother-in-law far too early, to confronting alcohol abuse, imposter syndrome, and the lie of “someday,” Kyle r...

What if the moments you’re most ashamed of are actually the doorway to your greatest impact? In this deeply vulnerable conversation, JR Lay shares the raw story behind his entrepreneurial journey — from early hustles and building companies to facing addiction, identity collapse, and the moment that almost cost him his family. Together, JR and Kyle unpack what it truly means to level up: confrontin...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with entrepreneur, author, and wealth advisor Chad Willardson to explore what it truly means to live a fully invested life — not just in business, but in faith, family, fitness, and purpose. Chad opens up about his personal operating system, the vulnerability of writing his most authentic book yet, and why the traditional conce...

In this powerful episode of The Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , host Kyle McGee sits down with Chad Henderson—Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate, and co-founder of Andrews Medicine alongside world-renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Chad shares the full arc of his story—from selling ice cream to tourists as a teenager, to navigating great financial crisis early...

In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast , Kyle sits down with Ryan Schmitt, Founder & CEO of Petticoat Schmidt, to unpack the extraordinary journey behind one of Florida’s fastest-growing heavy civil construction companies. Ryan shares the origin of the business, the early leap of faith, and the brutal season he calls “The Valley of Darkness,” where stacked job losses, financial collaps...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , host Kyle McGee sits down with Lauren Brychell, founder of Equity Elevated Consulting and author of Beyond the Lead . Lauren shares how she accidentally stumbled into the world of capital raising and went on to raise over $75M across commercial real estate and alternative investments. From mastering investor relations and building scalable IR sy...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , our host Kyle McGee sits down with estate planning attorney Blake Johnson to talk about what it really takes to build wealth that lasts. Blake shares how to create a “family bank,” why parents should manufacture challenges instead of removing them, and how faith and intentionality shape a family’s long-term success. From teaching kids financial...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , host Kyle McGee sits down with Jason Langkammerer — architect, builder, and founder of AT6 Design Build — to explore how he’s reshaped the meaning of craftsmanship and client experience. Jason shares how growing up on job sites with his architect-father shaped his approach to blending modern design with historic character, how the 2008 recession...

Blaine Flynn’s journey is anything but ordinary. From dropping out of high school at 16 to building one of the most respected home construction companies in Northwest Florida, his story is rooted in faith, family, and the mantra, “Why not me?”. In this episode, Blaine shares the lessons of resilience, the fine line between confidence and arrogance, the role of habits in success, and why true legac...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , our host sits down with Tyler Chesser—co-founder and managing partner of CF Capital—to unpack his remarkable journey from a corporate career in marketing to building one of the country’s most trusted multifamily investment platforms. Tyler shares the mindset shifts, personal development breakthroughs, and faith-driven priorities that helped him...

In this episode of Legacy Builders , host Kyle McGee sits down with Alice Chen—entrepreneur, investor, and private equity fund manager—to explore her incredible journey from mergers and acquisitions law to building businesses across industries and scaling wealth through innovative strategies. Alice shares how her upbringing shaped her entrepreneurial DNA, her leap from corporate law into internati...

What does it take to turn a walk-on into a national champion and then into a business leader shaping entire communities? In this episode, Will Lowery shares his incredible journey—from grinding it out on Alabama’s legendary defense under Nick Saban to carving a career in real estate development at 68 Ventures. We dive into the discipline, mindset, and resilience that football instilled in him, how...

In this episode of Legacy Builders , host Kyle McGee sits down with Forrest Derr, an operator, strategist, and servant leader whose career has been defined by resilience, adaptability, and growth. From his first paper route at age 15 to nearly two decades in executive operations, to launching his own fractional COO firm, Forrest shares the lessons learned along the way. The conversation explores w...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , host Kyle McGee sits down with success coach Jacob Hicks, whose mission is to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals find clarity, craft winning strategies, and live a life of true fulfillment. From his roots in sales to building a thriving coaching practice, Jacob shares the lessons he’s learned about leadership, vision, mindset, and th...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , host Kyle McGee sits down with Kurt Wilkin, CEO of Hire Better and managing partner at Beatcave Capital . With over 25 years of experience guiding high-growth companies, Kurt brings raw honesty about the entrepreneurial journey—the wins, the failures, and the lessons that truly matter. From building and selling a multimillion-dollar firm, to nav...

 Camilo Giraldo’s journey is the embodiment of grit, vision, and legacy-building. From his family losing it all in Colombia to landing in Florida with just $1,000, Camilo has built a real estate, construction, and tech empire. In this episode, we explore his entrepreneurial hustle, the mentors who shaped him, his unwavering morning routine, and the leadership principles driving Seven Seas Ventures...

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , our host sits down with Joe Evangelisti—a Navy veteran turned real estate powerhouse and high-performance coach—to unpack what it really means to build a life of impact. From flipping 88 single-family homes in a single year to transitioning into multi-million-dollar self-storage developments, Joe’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, vision,...