The Collective Genius Podcast

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Joe Theriault—founder of Top Flight Investments—to unpack how he scaled from a modest $80K starting budget to generating over $2 million annually in a single market. Joe shares how a series of early mistakes almost took him out of the game, and how a laser focus on building an elite acquisitions team turned everything around.   We d...

In this unforgettable CG Live Podcast episode, I sit down with bestselling author and keynote speaker Damon West, whose powerful redemption story and Coffee Bean message captivated the entire room at our Q3 event in Dallas. Damon's journey—from a life sentence in prison to becoming a nationally sought-after speaker—is the ultimate story of transformation through mindset, service, and personal resp...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with David Richter—real estate investor, fractional CFO, and author of  Profit First for Real Estate Investing . David lays out the truth most entrepreneurs avoid: revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash flow is king. Whether you're scaling a flipping operation or running a fund, his system helps you take control of your money, red...

In this episode of the CG Live Podcast, I'm joined by longtime CG member and Army veteran turned real estate operator, Jimmy Vreeland. As a CEO-level member, Jimmy has mastered the art of implementation—going from learning to scaling across three markets through consistent action and community connection.   We dive deep into his takeaways from CG Select & Elevate, the power of vulnerability in lea...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Mika Self—founder of REI Junkies and a long-time CG member—for one of the most vulnerable and inspiring conversations we've had. Mika opens up about how his once-thriving business completely collapsed after personal tragedy, team breakdowns, and leadership burnout. But what followed wasn't just a comeback—it was a total rebuild with...

In this CG Live Podcast episode from Clearwater Beach, I'm joined by Sherad Mehta, founder of REsimpli, real estate investor, and one of our go-to tech leaders in the CG community. Sherad breaks down how AI is changing the game for real estate entrepreneurs—and why missing calls should be a thing of the past.   We dive into the specific, real-world problems Sherad is solving with AI, like instant...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Jeremiah Dalton—a New York-based investor and former attorney—who made $3.3M profit on a single multifamily deal. Jeremiah doesn't chase volume. Instead, he plays a high-margin, high-discipline game that most investors overlook. He walks us through how he finds off-market apartment deals in highly regulated markets, negotiates direc...

In this heart-centered episode of the CG Live Podcast, I reconnect with longtime Collective Genius member Brett Snodgrass, who took the stage with his 18-year-old daughter at our Q2 event in Clearwater Beach. Brett's talk wasn't about lead gen or dispositions—it was about legacy, intentional leadership, and how we integrate purpose into every area of our lives.   We dive deep into what it really m...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Saul Zenkevicius—a Lithuanian-born investor running a wildly profitable operation out of Jacksonville, Florida. Saul pulled off a $1.6M net profit year without managing a construction crew, owning a massive portfolio, or running a traditional flip team. How? By getting laser-focused on lean systems, trusted partners, and high-margin...

In this CG Live Podcast episode, I'm joined by Marck de Lautour—real estate investor, CEO, and longtime CG leader—right after his main stage presentation at our Q2 CEO and Premier event in Clearwater Beach. Marck walks us through the hard lessons, pivotal mindset shifts, and leadership philosophies that have shaped his growth from small operator to executive-level business owner.   We talk about t...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Berry—an investor who's proving you don't need a massive metro to build a massive business. Operating out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Ryan shares how he's consistently flipping 70–80 homes a year while managing a lean, high-performing team. We unpack the systems, team structure, and marketing moves that allow him to dominate a marke...

In this powerful live episode of the CG Podcast, I sit down with longtime Collective Genius member and CEO-level investor Micah Self. Fresh off the main stage, Micah shares the evolution of his business and leadership—from swinging hammers on his first flip to building a high-performing wholesaling operation in Houston with a mission grounded in faith and service.   We explore the turning point th...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Fuquan Bilal—CEO of NNG Capital Fund—to talk about what it really takes to go from grinding through deals to building a business that works for  you . Fuquan shares his evolution from fix-and-flip hustle to building a fund model that delivers consistent, passive cash flow through note investing and private lending.   He unpacks how...

In this episode of the CG Live Podcast, I'm joined by Steve Trang—renowned sales trainer, founder of Objection Proof Selling, and long-time Collective Genius member—live from Clearwater Beach at our Q2 CG Premiere and CEO event. Steve reveals the cutting-edge AI solution he's built to transform the recruiting process for sales roles in real estate investing.   We dive deep into why recruiting shou...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Alan Stein Jr.—keynote speaker, performance coach, and former NBA trainer—to unpack what elite athletes and elite entrepreneurs have in common. Alan has trained superstars like Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant, and now he helps business leaders unlock that same mindset, discipline, and execution in their companies.   We dive deep into t...

In this live episode recorded at our Q2 event in Clearwater Beach, I sit down with CG CEO member Casey Ryan from Las Vegas, a real estate investor who's turning heads with his tech-forward approach. Casey dives deep into how he's scaled a lean but powerful business through systems, automation, and strategic investments—not just in properties, but in relationships and knowledge.   From his transiti...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Mike Zlotnik—veteran real estate fund manager, CEO of TF Management Group, and host of the Big Mike Fund Podcast. Mike brings over 24 years of investing experience and pulls back the curtain on what's  actually working in today's high-rate, high-uncertainty environment. Whether you're syndicating, operating, or deploying capital, th...

In this episode of the CG Live Podcast, I'm joined by Tim McGarvey, a real estate investor based in Napa, California, who virtually operates a thriving wholesaling and flipping business in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Recorded live at our Q2 CG event in Clearwater Beach, Tim shares how his remote team succeeds across the country, the intentional culture that fuels their growth, and how they've...

In this energizing episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Marcus Crigler—CEO of ProudHouse and CG member turned team lead—to unpack the hard-earned lessons behind building a business that doesn't break you. Marcus gets candid about the early chaos of solopreneurship, the emotional toll of poor systems, and the turning point that helped him shift from hustling operator to confide...

In this episode of the CG Live Podcast, I sit down with Joseph Back—an unstoppable force in the real estate investment space who's scaled from a modest 65 deals a year to nearly 450 across multiple states. Recorded live at our Q2 CG Premiere and CEO meetings in Clearwater Beach, Florida, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on scaling strategically, avoiding common pitfalls, and bu...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Eddie Speed, founder of NoteSchool and a pioneer in the seller-finance note space. With 45 years of experience and over 50,000 seller-financed notes under his belt, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table—especially for landlords and investors struggling to make their rentals pencil in today's market. We talk about why renta...

We're back with another CG Live session recorded at our Q2 event in Clearwater Beach, Florida—and this one's packed with value. I sat down with Joshua Swart, a Charlotte-based builder with a killer mustache and an even sharper strategy for scaling construction operations. Josh walks us through how he transitioned from outsourcing to building his own in-house construction company and what that's do...

In this powerful episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Burrell, the mastermind behind Batch Services, to explore his evolution from real estate wholesaler to tech entrepreneur. Jesse shares how a need to solve problems within his own investing business led to the birth of Batch Skip Tracing, eventually evolving into a full suite of SaaS tools that culminated in a major ac...

In this compelling live episode from Clearwater Beach, Florida, I sit down with CJ Moss, a dynamic real estate wholesaler with a bold vision: to build the largest wholesaling operation in the country. We explore his journey from athlete to entrepreneur, his no-fluff approach to leadership, and why he believes wholesaling is not just a stepping stone—it can be a long-term legacy business. CJ shares...

In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with David Lecko, founder of DealMachine, for a deep dive into how he transformed a simple personal solution into a powerful real estate tech platform. We explore how DealMachine started as an app to automate mailing letters to property owners and grew into a comprehensive lead generation tool serving investors nationwide. David opens up...