Scrubs2Estates Podcast

This one hits hard and true. I sit down with my friend James DeLeon—a 31-year-old Marine vet who grew up hopping from motel to motel, never knowing what “home” even meant. The Marines gave him purpose. Then COVID hit and he leveraged his VA loan to score his first quadplex. That one bold move didn’t just give him a building—it gave him confidence, a full-time pivot into real estate investing, and...

This episode is all about mindset, transformation, and the daily non-negotiables that pulled Harlan and Rob out of rock bottom and turned their struggles into the driving force behind creating their dream life. We break down the mental shifts that helped them rebuild their identity, the routines and habits that keep them moving forward, and how they’ve learned to use discipline as a tool instead o...

Ryan Bakke is not your average CPA—he’s also a real estate investor who actually walks the walk. In this episode, we cut through the fluff and break down the tax game for high W-2 earners, business owners, and real estate investors. We dive deep into Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and how the 2025 tax changes are reshaping the strategies smart investors are using to keep more of what they earn. We t...

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Austin Cole—a former bodybuilder and solar hustler who’s now flipping houses full-time and building serious momentum in real estate. Austin shares how the chaos of COVID pushed him to finally get his license and step into the family business. But it wasn’t overnight success—he spent years learning from his dad, making little to no money while paying...

In this episode, we go deep . Peter Eberhardt isn’t just a real estate investor—he’s someone who’s done the inner work to figure out who he is and what success really means. A former BMX athlete who once had Olympic dreams, Peter started his real estate journey by driving Uber to fund his first deal . Now flipping houses in Bakersfield, California, his story is one of transformation—not just in bu...

In this episode, we sit down with a CPA who’s not your average number cruncher. He specializes in strategy , not just filing. We dive deep into powerful tax loopholes—especially around real estate and short-term rentals—and break down how high-earning W-2 and 1099 professionals are legally reducing their tax bills. Whether you’re an investor, healthcare worker, or just someone tired of overpaying...

Nicole Bansal is the definition of doing it all—without losing her mind. By day, she’s a high-level marketing exec helping startups scale fast. By night (and weekends), she’s flipping homes, managing Airbnbs, investing in real estate, and raising a family in San Diego. In this episode, we dive into how she’s built a life that balances career, family, and financial freedom—and why she believes real...

Thinking about getting into real estate but have no idea where to start? This episode is for you. Eva Goetze and I both started from ground zero—no experience, no connections, just curiosity and a willingness to figure it out. In this conversation, we break down exactly how we got started, what steps we took early on, and how we overcame imposter syndrome and analysis paralysis. If you're on...

In this episode, I sit down with my girlfriend Paulina — a Mexican immigrant who moved to the U.S. just five years ago with a dream of owning a home in America. That dream felt nearly impossible in a place like San Diego… until we learned how to play the game differently. When I moved here as a travel nurse, I also thought homeownership was out of reach. But through creative strategies like co-liv...

Jack McColl, known as the “King of Debt,” built over $300,000 in 0% interest business credit and used it to unlock the kind of lifestyle most people only dream about. In this episode, Jack breaks down exactly how he leveraged credit to fund business ventures, travel the world in first class using credit card points, and live life completely on his terms.  From jet-setting across the globe to flyin...

What happens when your childhood home burns to the ground… and you watch it rise again, piece by piece? For Preston Dubreville, it sparked a lifelong obsession with design, construction, and the emotional weight that homes carry. Today, he’s one of Southern California’s most elite luxury spec home designers — building ultra-modern mansions for the ultra-wealthy. In this episode, we dive into Prest...

Carl Dumesle is a Haitian immigrant and UCSD alum who’s gone all-in on the real estate game, and it shows. In just five years, he’s built a multi-million dollar portfolio, launched his own property management company, and is now mentoring the next generation of investors and developers. In this episode, we dive into how Carl found his passion, became obsessed with development, and how we teamed up...

From Chicago hustle to San Diego domination — meet Mike & Tracy Cain, the mortgage broker power couple who closed $136 million in loans in 2024 . They’re #1 at C2 Financial nationwide , #11 in the country for VA loans , and living proof that hard work and great service never go out of style. We talk mindset, marriage in business, what it takes to win in the lending world, and why San Diego is...

In this episode of The Scrubs to Estates Podcast, I sit down with Jarvis Leverson — keynote speaker, business coach, and creator of The Morning Hero. Before helping thousands of entrepreneurs unlock peak performance, Jarvis was a burnt-out sales executive grinding through 80-hour weeks. Hitting rock bottom forced him to rebuild his life — and in the process, he created a system that helps others w...

Billy Perez was once a middle school Spanish teacher with a passion for helping people. But when he “accidentally” house hacked his way into owning a short-term rental, everything changed. Fast forward to today — Billy owns 5 Airbnbs, operates a property management company overseeing 35+ short-term rentals , and even runs a vending machine side hustle on the side. In this episode, we talk about wh...

From baseball fields and skateparks to selling $17 million homes in La Jolla, Sanjay’s journey into luxury real estate sounds like something out of Selling Sunset . In this episode, we dive into how a college athlete with zero real estate experience broke into San Diego’s most exclusive market during the pandemic — and never looked back. Sanjay shares how he landed his very first deal at a jaw-dro...

From Living in a Garage to Owning 100+ Doors with Keyan Chang... At just 28, Keyan Chang has built a $15 million real estate portfolio with over 100 doors—but his journey wasn’t easy. From studying electrical engineering to switching to sales for better income, Keyan hustled his way up, even living in a garage to pay his way through college. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling s...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a career you don’t love, just because it’s the "safe" path? In this episode, I break down why I walked away from healthcare—despite making over $250K/year as a travel nurse—and why real estate became my new vehicle for financial freedom.

Till Schmidt, a German immigrant and former fitness pro, made a bold career shift into real estate—and in just one year, he’s become a well-known name in the industry here in San Diego.  Now leading a community built around pickleball and real estate, he helps agents scale their businesses through presale renovations and expert strategies at Keller Williams. In this episode, we dive into his rapid...

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Fortino , an Indonesian immigrant and SDSU alum who turned his passion for content creation into a thriving business. Now the go-to content expert in San Diego , Brandon helps millionaires and entrepreneurs scale through strategic videography, photography, and social media. We dive into his journey, the power of storytelling in business, and how great conte...

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Anguiano, a nurse turned real estate investor specializing in hard money lending and creative financing for flips, developments, and acquisitions. We dive into the power of mindset, deciding to make a change, and realizing we’re made for more. Mike shares the value of backyard community, finding mentors, and surrounding yourself with people who inspire you to...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Darryl, a software engineer and real estate investor with two rental properties. We dive into breaking free from the traditional educational mold, shifting your mindset, and thinking bigger. Darryl shares his journey as a hungry entrepreneur who defied expectations, proving wrong those who doubted him in high school, and thriving in college and beyond. We...

In this episode, we chat with TJ Miller, a 23-year-old entrepreneur making waves in San Diego’s real estate scene. After moving to the city for college, TJ connected with top industry players and now works as a property manager, mastering leasing, sales, development, and construction. Known as the “Underwriting God,” TJ leads our weekly underwriting calls with unmatched expertise. We talk about ta...

In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Nick Lyon, a PACU nurse and real estate investor with an impressive portfolio of 22 units. Starting his journey in Hartford, Connecticut, Nick has mastered the art of juggling per diem nursing—earning $150K a year—with building multiple cash-flowing properties that are buying back his time and creating long-term wealth. We dive into Nick’s nursing backgr...