Pickup The Phone

Over $100M in real-estate sales and  $1M net worth before 25 — Kaleb Monroe is proof that execution beats excuses. 👊 Kaleb is the founder of The Monroe Team , a Houston-based real estate company known for its strong culture, rapid growth, and relentless mindset. He started in 2020 — right when the world shut down — with zero experience and one goal: move fast and learn faster. In this episod...

Andrea Cruz is the founder of a multi-million-dollar wholesale company that flips, wholesales, and renovates properties — all built from grit, risk, and smart execution. Her story starts with a tough lesson — losing $80,000 on her first flip — but that loss became her greatest teacher. With no mentor and no system, she paid the price to learn what not to do. Later, with the right mentorship, Andre...

  Adam Hunt is a commercial developer and the founder of Hunt Commercial & Housing , a private boutique real estate company.  He didn’t start with success — far from it. In 2015, Adam had just $36 left on his credit card. A friend got him a leasing job, and within two weeks, he became the #1 sales agent on the team. But his real turning point came years later — when a contractor walk...

Janine Cascio is the CEO and founder of Simple Lending Financial , a nationwide private-money lending company that has funded over $100 million in loans 💼. From studying accounting to modeling in New York, Janine’s journey proves what happens when ambition turns into execution. She always knew she was meant for more — and built a business that now funds deals across the U.S. In this episode, Jani...

Eddie Mendoza built his construction company, Remodel HTX, from the ground up — now completing projects for Starbucks, Raising Cane’s, and Five Guys 🔥. With over 2,000 commercial work orders and 100+ home renovations, Eddie’s story shows how powerful relationships and relentless networking can turn hustle into opportunity.   In this episode, Eddie breaks down his journey and the lessons that...

Justin Davis started flipping homes in 2019 — and hit 7 figures within his first 24 months 💰. From student loans and humble beginnings to building luxury homes and flipping houses in Houston’s premier neighborhoods, Justin’s story is about focus, faith, and forward momentum . In this episode, Justin breaks down his journey and the mindset that shaped his success: Getting fired after 17 years in c...

Josh Fard is the owner of First Nation Financial Corporation a mortgage broker company and a proven sales leader and real estate developer 💼. With more than 500 sales reps hired and trained , he’s built multiple divisions in the mortgage industry, developed projects from the ground up, and continues expanding his footprint from Los Angeles to Houston . In this episode, Josh breaks down the mindse...

Darel has been in business for 22 years — he’s the owner of Nobel Mortgage & Investments (a leading hard money loan company) and Co-Owner of Legacy Insurance Advisor 💼. Every January, he hosts one of Houston’s biggest investment forecast events with over 500 active professionals in attendance . In this episode, Darel shares the mindset, strategies, and lessons that helped him build longevity...

Robert went from prison to financial freedom — earning a reputation as a Master Salesman 💼. Sales became his passion, his weapon, and the foundation that turned his life around. In this episode, Robert breaks down his journey and the lessons that built his success: How prison fueled his obsession with learning 📚 The first legal $4,000 check he earned — and why he kept it as a symbol of attractio...

Jake has built a $50 Million real estate portfolio with 400,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 30 acres of industrial outdoor storage 💼. And he’s done it with minimal partners. In this episode, Jake breaks down how he went from wholesaling land at 18 to becoming a leader in the industrial warehouse space: His early strategy of flipping land while stacking industrial deals 🏗️ Using hard money to b...

Boris Sanchez built himself from the ground up to a net worth of over $40 Million 💼. His first commercial deal in real estate earned him $250K — enough to retire his dad and by 32, he had already hit his first million 💰. In this episode, Boris shares: Why he knew the 9–5 life wasn’t for him 🚫 How he became addicted to learning by studying appraisals 📚 Why the popular BRRR method is limited — a...

Paul’s story is all about scaling with strategy. He went from working at his dad’s agency to launching Greenline Insurance Group, now running a $140K monthly payroll and leading 22 full-time W-2 employees 💼 In this episode, Paul shares: How he built relationships with top mortgage lenders in Houston 🤝 The systems & processes(created by his wife, the operations genius) that fuel growth⚙️ Why...

💰 690 rental units, 60 active flips and a real estate portfolio worth $50M — that’s where Jon Rickey stands today. But it didn’t start there. His story isn’t about luck it’s about grit, sacrifice, and playing the long game. 📈 He grew up riding in his dad’s truck, learning how to turn ranches and land into opportunity. By 20, he closed his first deal flipping timber and a property for a quick pro...

Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a multi-million dollar wholesaling company from the ground up? In this power-packed episode of the Pick Up the Phone podcast, we sit down with real estate mogul JR Reed, who pulls back the curtain on how he built a $3,000,000 wholesaling powerhouse. JR doesn't hold back, revealing his secrets, including how to leverage the Sandler Call System to not just...

Join us as we uncover Jonathan Chacon's incredible journey from humble beginnings to 340 real estate units owned and 12 active flips! Discover the systems, strategies, and mindset that allowed him to scale his business exponentially. If you're a real estate investor ready to deploy capital and achieve massive growth, this episode reveals the exact blueprint for building a multi-million dollar port...

Join us on this episode of Pick up the Phone Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Franklin Warens , a testament to what focus and determination can achieve in the mortgage industry. Franklin takes us through his remarkable career trajectory, beginning with his early life as a young boy in Cuba . He shares the pivotal moment his family won the lottery for US citizenship , opening the doors to...

How This Roofing Company is Hitting $5M in Revenue This Year In this episode, we sit down with Cody, a roofing industry powerhouse who's on track to gross over $5 million in revenue this year. This isn't just a fluke; Cody breaks down the precise strategies that fueled his explosive growth, offering a masterclass for any roofing company looking to scale beyond its current limits. Cody pulls back t...