The Color of Money | Transformative Conversations for Wealth Building

We’re revisiting one of our most downloaded episodes - a conversation with investor and entrepreneur Jonathan Miller. Jonathan shares how he went from a corporate career to acquiring 157 multifamily units in just five years. We explore how he leveled up thanks to his mentors, built a construction and management team from the ground up, and used his W-2 job to strengthen his lending profile. Jonath...

In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse leader Gabby Davis, Operating Principal of Keller Williams West Atlanta and one of the fastest-growing brokerage leaders in the country. Gabby shares her story and her secrets - how she built a 400-agent team in just two years, reached profitability in three months, and how she leveraged the power of content throughout her entire career. Gabby dives dee...

As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to get honest about our money. In this episode, we sit down together to unpack what it really means to reflect on our finances, understand our numbers, and set intentional goals for 2026. Daniel, Bo, and Julia break down why most agents live closing to closing, how commingling business and personal funds keeps us blind to the truth, and why running a P...

"You are not a leader because you call yourself one—you're a leader when your people call you a leader." In this episode, world-renowned body language and sales expert Linda Clemons joins us to unpack the unspoken side of leadership. From posture to presence, she reveals how every movement communicates confidence—or undermines it. Linda shares lessons from decades in high-performance s...

When the doors won’t open, build your own. That’s exactly what Angel Brunner did. As founder and CEO of EB5 Capital, Angel transformed barriers into opportunity—helping over 2,000 families from 75+ countries realize the American dream and creating more than 50,000 U.S. jobs along the way.   She shares how lessons from martial arts shaped her resilience, how the EB5 immigrant investor program becam...

In a world that feels increasingly chaotic—economically, socially, and emotionally—how do we stay focused long enough to see opportunity when others only see crisis? In this episode, we dive deep into that question with Emerick, Bo, and Julia, unpacking what it means to "find opportunity in a chaotic world." We explore why chaos is often the birthplace of wealth, how to shift from self-pre...

Success in entrepreneurship isn’t luck—it’s discipline, mindset, and connection. In this episode, Julia, Emerick, and Bo come together for a deep dive into their essentials for  entrepreneurial success—and actionable tips to help you find and develop them for yourself. We explore how to identify our purpose and passion as the “fuel” that drives lasting success, then translate it into a clear missi...

When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught where to start—or how to make our money work harder than we do. In this episode, we sit down with financial advisor and community leader PJ Hill to learn how to move from surviving to scaling. He breaks down the steps from day one: build your emergency fund, set up retirement contributions, protect your family with simple term life ins...

In this episode of The Color of Money, the hosts welcome powerhouse entrepreneur Scott Malouff of Malouff International. From his early days as a club promoter to leading a thriving real estate organization, Scott shares how purpose, people, and philanthropy have shaped his journey. He explains how he built a team-within-a-team model that develops leaders from the inside out, outlines the systems...

In this episode, Bowman Keatie and Daniel Dixon sit down with Vernon Beckford and Eric Andrew, founders of Diversified Lending Solutions. From Wall Street to wealth creation, Vernon and Eric share how they’re helping diverse developers bridge the gap between knowledge and capital. They unpack what it means to “be bankable,” why site control is often more valuable than capital itself, and how disci...

From a hut in a refugee camp to Harvard, bestselling author and social entrepreneur Mawi Asgedom shares how scarcity forged creativity, grit, and a new relationship with wealth. He walks us through his “sunlight” framework—relationships, creativity, experiences, and self-care—as the human energy source behind bold action. Mawi reveals the scrappy campaign that landed him on Oprah (and tripled his...

Attorney-turned-operator Kendall Bonner joins Julia and Emerick to unpack how modern marketing—and a CEO mindset—can transform a real estate career into a durable business. Kendall shares the story behind her new role at eXp and how “asking” created the opportunity, then walks through the unconventional engine that scaled her team to 200+ sides without cold calling or portal leads. From AI, video,...

Real estate is one of the rare industries where anyone with a license, a laptop, and a car can build a path to wealth—if we treat it like a business from day one. In this episode, we sit down with Jay Papasan, co-author of The ONE Thing and The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, and now author of the Rookie Real Estate Agent book. We explore why the fastest on-ramp for many is joining a team, how to s...

What if the real drivers of wealth aren’t budgets and spreadsheets, but mindset, habits, and the spaces we live in? In this episode, Julia, Daniel, and Emerick sit down with Patrice Washington—author, coach, and founder of Redefining Wealth®—to explore the Six Pillars of Wealth and the psychology that shapes our financial lives. Patrice shares her rise in real estate, the 2007 collapse that forced...

Fall may be arriving slowly in San Antonio, but change is in the air. Recorded live at Mega Camp, this episode explores the seasons of business and life—the times to plant, prune, and harvest, and the challenge of closing one chapter while stepping into the next. We dive into the emotional duality of transitions, the “inside game” of self-awareness and growth, and how to hold both pride and grief...

What if the most powerful tool in real estate wasn’t a bulldozer or a checkbook—but a clear, fast answer to “What can I really build on this land?” We sit down with Whitney Blanco, founder and CEO of Acreage AI, to explore how AI turns zoning, policy, comps, infrastructure plans, and even public sentiment into an actionable feasibility playbook. A former civil engineer and global public-health str...

From immigrant roots to transformative real estate projects, Rocio Hermosillo and Kuuku Saah are revitalizing the River Bend neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa. Rocio—leader of Team Ella and one of NAHREP’s top 100 Latino real estate professionals—built her career by prioritizing “work to learn” over “work to earn,” gaining mentorship, and using real estate as a tool for community impact. Kuuku, an...

What does it really take to rise from homelessness to the executive suite—and then risk it all to reinvent yourself again? Jemila Winsey’s story is proof that true power comes from intentionality, relentless hustle, and the courage to pivot. As a Nigerian immigrant, Jemila overcame early hardships to build one of North America’s largest brokerages, later stepping into a national leadership role wi...

Think the housing market is headed for disaster? Logan Mohtashami says: Look closer at the numbers. As lead analyst for HousingWire—nicknamed “the Chart Daddy”—Logan brings data-driven clarity to a topic often clouded by headlines and fear. He reveals why the 2008 crash was an anomaly, not a blueprint, and how America’s housing system is fundamentally built for ownership, not perpetual crisis. We...

What does it really take to lead, whether in business, in life, or in the boardroom? In this episode of The Color of Money, we sit down with Dwight Stephenson, Principal at Blue Vista Capital Management, to explore the mindset behind long-term success in commercial real estate. From growing up in a real estate family to overseeing billions in transactions, Dwight shares how intentional goal settin...

What does it take to create a real estate business that runs like clockwork? This week, we’re joined by Jeff Glover—Michigan’s top team leader and founder of Glover U—for a masterclass in building consistency, discipline, and long-term success. Jeff shares his journey from selling homes at 19 to leading a powerhouse team and coaching agents nationwide. We break down his approach to time management...

What if you stopped trying to do it all alone and started building your business like a family? In this episode, real estate entrepreneur Marlena McWilliams shares her journey from solo agent to architect of the “& Co” model, weaving together real estate sales, property management, and renovations under a brand inspired by legacy and community. Marlena opens up about the power of intentional p...

Montaz McCray returns to The Color of Money with new milestones and hard-won perspective. Since first joining us as a rookie standout, Montaz has expanded his real estate portfolio, finished his first year of law school (ranking second in his class), and shifted from solo hustler to team builder—all while staying rooted in his Baltimore upbringing. In this episode, we dig into Montaz’s disciplined...

In this episode of The Color of Money, Chike Aguh—senior advisor, Fulbright Scholar, and former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor—joins us to break down what real leadership looks like in today’s fast-changing world. Chike shares how his immigrant family’s journey, commitment to lifelong learning, and willingness to step up—imperfectly—have shaped his path to national influe...

What does it take to grow from a Craigslist rental to a $100 million real estate portfolio—and still stay true to your values? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Merideth, co-founder and CEO of VPG Enterprises in New Orleans. A former petroleum engineer and minor league baseball player, Michael’s journey into real estate began with a bold leap—and a belief that his community deserved better...