The Collective Genius Podcast

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Dallas, I sit down with  Jason Reynolds , a former pro baseball player turned real estate investor, who joined CG in January and has already tripled his business in under a year. This is a masterclass in action-taking—from construction bottlenecks to team building, Jason walks us through how the right conversations at the right time comp...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Dustin Singer out of Pittsburgh for one of the most powerful conversations we've had on the show. Dustin's story is a real-time example of what happens when personal growth finally catches up to business ambition—and how everything changes when it does.   We unpack how Dustin doubled his revenue, doubled his team, and expanded int...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Dallas, I sit down with Pittsburgh investor and longtime CG member  Dustin Singer , who delivered one of the most vulnerable and impactful talks of the event. Dustin pulls back the curtain on how he turned a season of burnout, depression, and disconnection into a full-blown transformation—personally, physically, and professionally.   Fro...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Andrew Becker—a true systems thinker and serial entrepreneur—to unpack what it really takes to scale a real estate business without chaos. Andrew has built and scaled multiple companies by obsessing over one thing most investors avoid: documentation, data, and discipline.   We talk about why most real estate businesses struggle to...

In this CG Live episode from our Select and Elevate event in Dallas, I sit down with Marcus Crigler—accountant, educator, and host of the  Strength in Numbers podcast. Marcus works with some of the top-performing real estate entrepreneurs in the industry, giving him a unique lens on what truly drives long-term profitability in any market.   In this conversation, we break down his "Straight Line We...

In this episode of the  Collective Genius Podcast , I sit down with Steve Richards for a deep, honest conversation that goes far beyond tactics, KPIs, and org charts. Steve has spent decades as an entrepreneur, coach, and leader, and today his mission is clear: helping business owners find alignment—personally and professionally—so they can build businesses that actually support the life they want...

In this heartfelt and powerful live episode from CG Select and Elevate, I sit down with Jennie Hudspeth—coach, founder of REI Sales Tools, and a true leader in sales team development. From struggling to afford groceries to becoming a top-tier manager of massive sales teams, Jennie shares her transformational journey from the bottom to the top.   We discuss how she helps lead managers, acquisition...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with South Florida's most trusted homebuyer, Bobby Suarez, to unpack the transformation from solo hustler to multi-business operator. Bobby shares how he built an elite brand that dominates the Miami market—doing over 10–15 deals a month—while stepping back from daily operations.   We talk about how he scaled a team of 20+, implemented E...

In this powerful live episode from CG Select and Elevate, I sit down with Casey Smith, founder of  Atlas Transaction Coordinator Services —a company built to serve the chaotic, fast-paced world of real estate investing. From door-knocking foreclosures to managing over 8,000 off-market deals, Casey's journey is packed with grit, systems, and a refreshing take on sustainable leadership.   We talk ab...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Al Perez, an investor who's quietly built a highly profitable real estate business generating $2.5 million a year—without building a massive team. Al breaks down how he runs a lean operation that focuses on margins, not vanity metrics. With only four core team members, his business closes 10–15 deals a month with consistent profitab...

In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I'm joined by keynote speaker Jayson Krause at our CG Select and Elevate event in Dallas. Jayson is an executive coach, award-winning author, and former Olympic-level bobsledder who now helps leaders disrupt their own thinking to unlock innovation and growth.   We dig into what it really means to innovate from the inside out—especially when th...

In this high-impact episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Jason Lewis—real estate investor, founder of Creation Utah, and the data mind behind Investor Machine. Jason pulls back the curtain on how he went from working for free in a one-desk office to building two powerhouse companies: a high-volume real estate operation and a done-for-you direct mail service that helps investor...

In this final live episode from our CG Select and Elevate event in Dallas, I sit down with Travis Copeland from Columbus, Ohio—real estate investor, construction lead, and trusted community builder. Travis shares how the Columbus market has thrived through a culture of collaboration over competition, and how that mindset has transformed both his network and his business.   We also dive into Travis...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with someone who proves that market size is never the reason you can't scale. Brian Ferguson, a longtime operator and brand-new CG member, joins me to share how he built and diversified a high-performing real estate business out of one of the smallest MSAs in the country. We talk about navigating multiple asset classes, leading an execut...

In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I chat with Andrew Newlon from Springfield, Missouri—seven-year CG veteran, real estate investor, and now a local influencer. Andrew shares how he went from avoiding social media to becoming a consistent, visible authority in his market by documenting property walkthroughs, contractor updates, and lessons learned.   We dive into the practical,...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I'm joined by Josh Culler, founder of Culler Media, to dive deep into the real value of content marketing and how real estate investors can leverage it to establish trust, attract capital, and stand out in a saturated space. Josh shares practical advice on creating compelling content—even if you're not a natural in front of the camera—and why docum...

In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Joe Cipollini—co-founder of Ramp Academy, longtime CG Elevate facilitator, and sales systems expert. Recorded live at our Q3 CG CEO and Premier event in Dallas, Joe brings the energy, humility, and hard-earned wisdom that's helped shape over 400 real estate businesses across the country.   We talk about the power of building fo...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Chad Young, the founder of Savvy Homes, to unpack how he built a $30 million business without raising outside money. Chad shares how he went from being a solo operator doing a handful of deals to leading a vertically integrated company with flipping, rentals, and a thriving brokerage—all while staying profitable and principle-driven...

In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Dean Rogers—former NFL player turned high-level real estate investor—during our Q3 Premier and CEO event in Dallas. Dean shares his journey from walking away from football due to concussions to building a thriving real estate business in Central California, all while raising five kids and running a community for other investors...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Gary Harper—founder of Sharper Business Solutions and the go-to systems expert for real estate entrepreneurs. After helping hundreds of companies scale past seven figures, Gary unpacks the biggest reason most leaders get stuck: lack of structure. We dive into the foundational systems every business needs to grow, the root causes of...

In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Dallas-based investor Hunter Jarvis at our Q3 CEO and Premier event. Hunter, a former athlete turned top-tier operator, shares how simple, repeatable systems—not flashy tactics—have been the backbone of his growth from CG Select member to Premier-level leader.   We dive into his main-stage presentation on lead management, where...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Brandon Bateman, founder of Bateman Collective, to talk about how real estate investors can win big with smarter digital marketing. Brandon's agency manages $5M+ in annual ad spend for top investors—and what he's learned about Google, Facebook, and SEO will completely change the way you think about lead generation.   We break down w...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Live Podcast, I sit down with South Jersey investor Santini Lancioni during our Q3 CEO and Premier event in Dallas. Santini opens up about the evolution of his business, his leadership growth, and the bold decision to embrace collaboration—even with direct competitors in his local market.   We discuss how Santini and his team leaned into relationship-based...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Alex Pardo—seasoned investor and founder of Ascend—to dive into how and why he walked away from a successful real estate operation to build a business that aligned with his purpose. After flipping hundreds of homes and building a high-revenue company, Alex hit a wall. He realized he was scaling stress, not freedom.   Alex shares how...

In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Bobby Triplett from Offerpad Renovate at our Q3 event in Dallas. Bobby runs the renovation division for Offerpad, a publicly traded company operating in 25 markets across 15 states. What sets him apart? His team not only renovates thousands of Offerpad-owned homes each year—they also serve real estate investors across the count...