The Collective Genius Podcast

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Toronto-based investor Aaron Moore—one of the few operators running a true high-level wholesaling business in Canada. And here's the twist: he's doing it without the data advantages most U.S. investors rely on.   We break down how Aaron built and scaled his business in a market where list stacking doesn't exist, competition is lim...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Sarasota, Florida, I sit down with  Dan Francis , a Quad Cities operator who has quietly built a powerful, service-first real estate business by focusing on solutions—not just transactions. From his background as a chiropractor to running a multi-exit real estate operation, Dan shares how his journey has been shaped by humility, learning...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Columbus-based operator Sean Grabow—one of the most positive, relationship-driven entrepreneurs in our community. Sean's story is anything but conventional. From traveling the world and taking massive, imperfect action… to building a business doing nearly 300 deals a year, this conversation is all about betting on yourself and fig...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Sarasota, Florida, I sit down with  Candy Osborne , who just delivered a powerful "Gold Standard" presentation on marketing. Operating out of New England with her company IPRS Cash, Candy walks through what it actually takes to build a marketing machine that drives consistent, profitable deal flow after nearly a decade in the business.  ...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Augusta-based operator Paul Myers—one of the most intentional and values-driven entrepreneurs in our community. Paul's journey is anything but typical. From 13 years in corporate sales to building a real estate business rooted in stewardship, relationships, and faith, this conversation goes far beyond just deals and dollars.   We...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Sarasota, Florida, I sit down with  JT Von Lintig , a New York-based investor running a high-performing operation remotely in Huntsville, Alabama. After stepping off stage from presenting his Gold Standard for a Relationship Manager , JT breaks down how his team built a scalable, virtual acquisitions channel by focusing on relationships—...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with longtime CG member Jacob Mullins—one of the most positive, high-energy operators in our community. Jacob's been in the game for nearly 20 years, and his story is anything but linear. From getting wiped out in the 2008 crash to rebuilding through property management, wholesaling, flipping, and new construction, this is a masterclas...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Sarasota, Florida, I sit down with  Rhen Bartlett , a seasoned operator who just presented his Gold Standard for acquisitions on the main stage. Rhen shares how years of trial, error, and exposure to high-level operators inside CG helped him refine a repeatable, people-first acquisitions system that drives consistent results.   We dive i...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Virginia Beach investor Tyler Vinsand to talk about what it really takes to build a real estate business from the ground up—and then transform it into a team-driven machine that runs without you. Tyler shares his unconventional origin story: a CPA-trained auditor who stumbled into real estate through a casual conversation, quit a pr...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event, I sit down with  Jessie Lang , a rising operator who has quickly built momentum inside the Collective Genius community. Jessie shares the journey of stepping into leadership, scaling operations, and learning how to build a business that can grow beyond a single operator.   We talk about what it really looks like to level up inside a room f...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Cleveland investor Brandon Moherman to talk about one of the most important mindset shifts real estate operators must make as they scale: prioritizing liquidity over doors. Brandon shares how he went from a BRRRR-focused portfolio strategy to running a rehab-heavy operation that generates large chunks of cash—fueling future multif...

In this CG Live episode from our Select event in Sarasota, Florida, I sit down with  Eric Brewer , one of the most respected operators in the real estate investing space, right after he stepped off the main stage. His presentation focused on the "Gold Standard" of lead management —the systems, language, and accountability frameworks that turn expensive leads into profitable deals.   Eric breaks do...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with John Heisler — a former ICU physician assistant who made the leap from medicine to full-time real estate investor. John didn't just quit his W2 and hope for the best. He built a real foundation first. And what started as duplex investing and accidental wholesaling has evolved into a 15-building commercial portfolio across multiple...

In this CG Live episode from our Q4 CEO & Premier event in Oceanside, California, I sit down with  Thomas Lehmann , an operator who made a bold pivot from single-family fix-and-flips into manufactured housing—and hasn't looked back. What started as a humbling first year flipping houses turned into a complete business model transformation after interest rate hikes exposed weaknesses in his original...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with our 2024 Rookie of the Year, CJ Moss. If you think your market is too small to produce elite-level results, this conversation will completely shift your perspective. CJ operates in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts—one of the smallest footprints in the country—and consistently generates $900K–$1.2M per month in assignment re...

In this CG Live episode from our CEO & Premier event in Oceanside, California, I sit down with  EricK Gydesen , San Diego-based operator closing 600+ deals a year and the founder of PPC Force . Erick had just stepped off the main stage where he broke down what a fully scaled marketing engine looks like heading into 2026 — and how AI is reshaping direct-to-seller marketing in real time.   We unpack...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with longtime CG member and New England operator Adam Devine. Adam's journey is one of grit, resilience, and building a business rooted in culture, competitiveness, and doing the right thing—even when nobody's watching.   We unpack how Adam went from getting fired by his now business partner… to becoming that partner. From selling insi...

In this CG Live episode from Oceanside, California, I sit down with  Doug Hopkins , a real estate investor with over 23,000 homes bought and more than 30 years of experience in some of the most competitive markets in the country. Doug built one of the biggest businesses inside CG, yet still runs acquisitions himself and leads with humility, heart, and a relentless drive to serve sellers—especially...

In this special CG Live episode from our Q4 CEO & Premier event, I sit down with keynote speaker  Ben Nemtin , #1 New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of The Buried Life . Ben delivers a powerful message about purpose, burnout, and what really matters when success isn't enough. He challenges us to ask the deeper questions: What's on your bucket list? What would you regret not doing? An...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with who I call the ultimate utility player in our industry—Benmont Locker. If there's anyone uniquely positioned to talk about what's working right now for real estate investors, it's Benmont. From operations and growth strategy to sales training and talent development, he's been in—and built—nearly every seat that matters.   We dive...

In this CG Live episode from Oceanside, California, I sit down with  Craig Filek , founder of Purpose Mapping, for a powerful conversation about identity, burnout, and what lies beyond business success. If you're at that stage of life where you've hit your revenue goals, built the systems, and delegated the day-to-day—but still feel restless or stuck—this one's for you.   Craig breaks down his "Tw...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Adrian Hernandez for a powerful conversation on vision, belief, and what it really takes to scale a real estate business without losing yourself—or your family—in the process. Adrian's story is one of clarity from a young age, relentless energy, and the courage to burn the boats when it was time to go all in.   We talk about Adria...

In this special CG Live episode from Oceanside, California, I sit down with  Chris Porter , Senior Vice President at John Burns Research & Consulting, for a data-driven look into what's ahead for the housing market. Chris shares powerful insights into the demographic and economic trends that are shaping the next decade—and what investors must prepare for heading into 2026 and beyond.   From immigr...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Dallas, I sit down with  Casey Gregerson , who returned to the stage as a Premier-level CG member just three years after attending his very first event as a brand-new investor. From getting laid off days before his first CG meeting to building a powerful brand in a niche market, Casey's story is a blueprint for how to go all in and win....

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with longtime CG member Andrew Newlon out of Springfield, Missouri, for a deep conversation on what real scale actually looks like—especially in smaller Midwest markets. Andrew's journey is a masterclass in patience, focus, and learning the hard lessons that most entrepreneurs only understand after going through them.   We talk about A...