Rigs to Riches

Most investors are afraid to buy a property two towns over—Paul Lizell has bought in 44 different states. In this deep-dive episode, Paul breaks down the "Virtual Investor" model, showing you how to leverage REO agents and online auction platforms to find deals anywhere in the country while working a full-time job. What you’ll learn in this episode:The 2008 Survival Guide: How Paul paid...

Most people want the freedom of being their own boss, but few are willing to walk away from the certainty of a steady paycheck. In this episode of Rigs to Riches, Casey Gregersen sits down with Chai Phansalkar, a real estate operator and GP who left the W-2 world to build his own portfolio from the ground up. Chai shares the unfiltered reality of the pivot — the fear, the first deals, and the less...

Most people want the "hockey stick" growth curve, but few are willing to endure the 20-year lead-up. In this episode of Rigs to Riches, Casey Gregersen sits down with Tim Bratz of Legacy Wealth Holdings. Tim reveals the raw reality of scaling a massive real estate empire, from his first $14k flip to managing a portfolio of over 5,000 units—and why he eventually chose to scale back. In th...

Have you ever dreamed of "mailbox money" from oil and gas but felt priced out? 📬💸 Traditionally, these deals required six-figure minimums, but Tokenized Energy is changing the rules. In this deep dive, Chip and Adrian break down how blockchain is opening doors for everyone: The Access Problem: Why oil and gas has been hard for the average person to enter [ 04:15 ]. What is Tokenization...

New Episode: Rigs to Riches with Vin & Michelle! 🎙️🏠 What happens when a 22-year real estate veteran and a construction-pro-turned-investor join forces? You get a masterclass in Debt Investing and relationship building. Vin and Michelle aren't just doing deals; they are changing the game for "Main Street" investors. By leveraging fractional models, they’re helping families get t...

Think you need a six-figure salary to buy your first home or start investing in real estate? Think again. In this video, we’re breaking down the exact roadmap to homeownership and wealth building for anyone earning between $40,000 and $60,000 a year. Most people are told to "just save more," but on a modest salary, inflation moves faster than your savings account. We’re flipping the scri...

"When you focus on leadership, you grow people instead of growing businesses. And when you grow people, businesses automatically grow." In Episode 10 of Rigs to Riches, Casey Gregersen sits down with Leon Barnes, a staple of the Collective Genius community and a powerhouse in the real estate world. Leon shares his journey from an 11-year corporate career to becoming a leader who manages...

In this episode, Casey sits down with Steve Trang, founder of Real Estate Disruptors, to discuss how his engineering background helped him "reverse engineer" the sales process. Engineering to Real Estate: Steve explains how he left a cushy job at Intel in 2007, right before the market crash, and realized that being "smart" was actually a hindrance in sales [ 03:04 ]. The Logic...

In this episode of Rigs to Riches, host Casey Gregersen sits down with real estate titan Eric Brewer to discuss the "Hard Truths" of building a massive investment business. Eric reveals why he would "kill to go back to the beach" and why the pursuit of scaling isn't always what it seems. Eric shares his incredible journey of scaling to over 200+ fix and flips per year and t...

Join the Rigs to Riches podcast as host Casey Gregersen interviews Mike Stohler, co-founder of Gateway Private Equity Group, for a deep dive into his journey from W2 employee to successful real estate investor. Mike shares powerful lessons on overcoming initial failures in multifamily real estate, including maxing out credit cards on repairs and the necessity of finding a mentor. Learn why Mike pi...

Gene Hauck went from a Roughneck on the Oil Rigs to building a thriving Real Estate Investing and Agent empire in Billings, Montana! 🚀 In this powerful Rigs to Riches episode, Gene shares the Hard Truths that led him to quit his high-paying W2 job and the intense Mindset that fueled his transition. He breaks down the profitable Investor-Agent model, the secret to the Law of Reciprocity, and why y...

In this explosive episode of Rigs to Riches, Daniel Morales pulls no punches as he exposes the real reasons people stay broke. From mindset traps to daily habits, he breaks down the uncomfortable truths that are holding you back—and what you can do to change your financial future starting today.💥 Whether you're hustling for your first dollar or trying to scale your income, this episode is you...

Get the playbook from a former Super Bowl champion! 🏈 On this episode of Rigs to Riches, we sit down with former Dallas Cowboy and San Francisco 49er, Mark Nzeocha, to break down his shock-proof transition from the NFL field to a high-stakes real estate portfolio. Mark reveals the exact steps he took to start investing while still on his W2 job—proving you don't need a massive salary to start...

Unlock 100% Financing! Hard Money Lending Expert Reveals the Secrets to Closing Your Next Flip. In this episode of "Rigs to Riches," Casey Gregersen sits down with James Behanick of Quick Lending to pull back the curtain on the hard money lending industry. This is a must-watch for real estate investors, especially those looking to scale their fix and flip or BRRRR strategies with minimal...

Welcome to Rigs to Riches! I'm Casey Gregersen, and this episode with Tracy Gunn is packed with actionable gold. Tracy, a former homeschool mom and candy store owner, shows W2 Earners how she successfully pivoted into Real Estate Investing and Capital Raising after her traditional businesses were hit by the pandemic. We dive deep into building a business with an intentional exit strategy, tran...

Are you an oil and gas professional looking to diversify beyond your W-2? This episode breaks down how minerals, royalties, and non-operating interests can create passive income and serious tax advantages for working-class investors and sophisticated portfolios alike. What You'll Learn: ✅ Minerals vs. Royalties vs. Non-Op - simplified for working professionals ✅ Tax Benefits: IDCs (Intangible Dr...