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The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast

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The Deal Makers, an Agora production podcast, is a platform for leaders in the commercial real estate industry to share their personal stories of success and failure, business insights, and industry secrets because we believe in spotlighting the real people behind the deals. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts.  If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this...

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Agora

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Business

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agorareal.com

Latest episode

Sep 3, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 12: Chad Holden Sutton - "2008 was a very different recession than we're going into now" 26.01.2023

We're so excited to have Chad Holden Sutton from Quattro Capital on our podcast. Chad is a real estate investor, business leader, entrepreneur, and so many other things that make him such an insightful and delightful guest. "2008 was a very different recession than we're going into now. A housing bubble burst, backed by what became poor lending practices. And eventually, it became a...

Episode 11: Jorge Abreu - "People say if you've got a good deal, the equity will come. I'm here to tell you that it's not true." 19.01.2023

Our new Dealmakers podcast episode is live and this time, we had the distinct pleasure of talking with Jorge Abreu . Jorge does it all - he's a construction company owner, runs an investment group with over $325 million in AUM, and is a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council. "I keep running into people who think they can raise the equity because people have told them - you've got...

Episode 10: Brian Briscoe - "Prices are high, cap rates are low, and rates are going up" 11.01.2023

We have a fascinating episode of The DealMakers coming your way! This time, we hosted Brian Briscoe , Director of "The Tribe of Titans - multifamily educational community" and the host of the "Diary of an Apartment Investor" podcast.  "Prices are high, cap rates are low, and rates are going up. Whether or not it's still a good time to buy, depends on your time horizon...

Episode 9: Meir Fried - "how and why he scaled from $2 million to $20 million deals" 03.01.2023

It's our first episode of 2023, and we couldn't wish for a more exciting guest: Meir Fried, Co-Founder, and CEO of Lightwater Capital Investments. "At a time like now, I think people want stability. And that's why our next couple of deals, we're going to be going to market if we can win at the metrics we need, offering investors long-term stability, it's not going to...

Episode 8: Juan Vargas - "Being yourself and getting out your comfort zone" 11.12.2022

In this episode, we talked with Juan Vargas, Managing Principal at GenWealth Capital Group.   Please visit the GenWealth Capital website to connect and learn more about Juan and his company, or connect with Juan on Linkedin . This podcast is brought to you by Agora , a comprehensive real estate investment management platform offering a wide range of services to enable real growth and provide the b...

Episode 7 - Levi Benkert "There are two main inputs that help a business like ours grow" 01.09.2022

In this episode, we talked with Levi Benkert, Founder & CEO at Harbor Capital. Find out how Levi can raise funds for a new deal just from a simple tweet, why he invests almost only in industrial real estate, and what makes brokers get back to him with off-market deals every time.   Please visit the Harbor capital website to connect and learn more about Levi and his company, or connect with Lev...

Episode 6 - Brennen Degner "You have to expect to have tons of failure and not let it beat you down" 07.06.2022

In this episode, we talked with Brennen Degner Managing Partner, CEO at DB Capital. Find out how a book he read in college sparked his interest in real estate and led his career in multifamily. Why he loves to hire former athletes to his team and who inspires him on his way to success.   Brennen shared with us the importance of not repeating mistakes to overcome challenges.   To connect and learn...

Episode 5 - Bruce B Woullet "Business is an art, not a science" 07.06.2022

In this episode, we talked with Bruce B Woullet, Founder & Visionary at Bakerson. Bruce shared his journey with us, from the family bakery to the real-estate industry. He told it all about his biggest failures, his achievements, and his view of the business world: "business is an art, not a science." To connect and learn more about Bruce, please visit the Bakerson website, or connect...

Episode 4 - Ryan Christopher Nunes "If you believe in something, don't wait for others validation" 12.05.2022

In this episode, we talked with Ryan Christopher Nunes, President of Life Changing Capital. Hear about his transition from Wall Street to multifamily, his data-driven and differentiated approach and his biggest failures. Ryan shares how his upbringing, his Wall Street mentors and moving from success to significance have shaped his multifamily approach. To connect and learn more about Ryan, please...

Episode 3 - Kim Wendland "Fear is a call to courage" 12.05.2022

In this episode, Kim Wendland, Co-Founder & Real Estate Asset Manager at Quattro Capital  joined us, and made sure you all get teared up! Kim is an extraordinary real estate professional, that will stop at nothing to make sure the world is a better place to live in for individuals and communities alike. Find out why she got into real estate, who has inspired her the most, and what motivates he...

Episode 2 - Joe Blackbourn "Define the best possible outcome" 02.05.2022

In this episode, Joe Blackbourn from Everest Holdings joined us to reveal his trade secrets for succeeding in this industry for the long term, from the bad times (aka 2008) to the best times. Joe takes us on a ride in the mind of a successful real estate partner and emphasizes the value of protecting investor interests. Click here to learn about the philosophy of Joe and Everest holdings when it c...

Episode 1 - Joel Fine "Be Biased For Action" 12.04.2022

In this episode, Joel Fine from Lakeline Properties joined us as an honored guest to reveal the mindset that pushed him into the industry and his real estate know-how. For Joel's recommendations for educational resources that will make you a better real estate entrepreneur click here You can connect with Joel on Linkedin, the Lakeline website and through his email joel@lakelineproperties.com...

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