Sam Sells

The Disruptive Capitalists

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The Disruptive Capitalists – Where real estate meets innovation. Hosted by Sam Sells, impact investor and retired Air Force officer. We break down capital-raising, AI-driven investing, affordable housing solutions, and disruptive strategies to build wealth and impact. Featuring conversations with top investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in commercial real estate, multifamily investing, impact investing, and financial technology. New episodes weekly. Subscribe for real strategies — not theory.

Author

Sam Sells

Category

Business

Podcast website

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Latest episode

May 29, 2026

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Episodes

46: Mastering Real Estate - The Power of Note Investing with Eddie Speed 23.08.2024

In this episode, Eddie Speed and Sam Sells dive into the world of real estate investing, focusing on multifamily properties, mobile home parks, and note investing. They discuss the challenges of investing in apartment complexes, the benefits of owner financing, and the current real estate market trends. Eddie provides insights into buying and managing notes, including legal aspects and financial s...

45: From Ice Rinks to Sales Ranks - J.R. Butler's Mission to Empower Veterans and Athletes 12.08.2024

In this episode of Clean Money, we dive into a compelling conversation with J.R. Butler, the founder of Shift Group. J.R. shares his journey from a career in competitive ice hockey to becoming a successful sales leader and then launching Shift Group. His organization is dedicated to helping athletes and veterans transition into high-ticket sales careers. J.R. discusses the unique challenges vetera...

44: Inside Institutional Capital - Understanding Big Money in Commercial Real Estate 01.08.2024

In this episode of Clean Money , hosts Sam and Jesse delve into the world of institutional partners in commercial real estate. Joined by George Burgess, they explore institutional partners, how they operate, and why they play a crucial role in scaling large-scale real estate investments. George provides insights into the size and scope of institutional capital, the benefits of working with these b...

43: From Drummer to Real Estate Mogul: The George Burgess Story 25.07.2024

George Burgess is a former musician turned successful entrepreneur and real estate investment expert. George shares his journey from a childhood immersed in music to venturing into online businesses and eventually finding his niche in the finance sector. He discusses lessons learned from his early entrepreneurial endeavors and highlights pivotal moments in his career, including his role in facilit...

42: How Your Money Narrative Shapes Your Financial Future with Amy Cook 10.07.2024

Amy R. Cook is the founder of Maven Lane Financial Group. Amy has worked in financial services for over twenty years, starting in the mortgage business, where she noticed a consistent reactive approach to financial decision-making. Recognizing the opportunity to move the needle with small behavioral changes, she focused on simplifying financial concepts and planning. Since becoming a financial adv...

41: How I Help Clients Achieve Prosperity with Curtis May 01.05.2024

Curtis teaches people that their number one financial asset is their knowledge. The more they know, the lower their risk, and the greater their chance of success over time. He feels strongly that financial products are simply tools. What makes the biggest difference in people’s lives isn’t the product, it’s how they use it. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is...

40: Insights into Franchising with Marc Cayle 26.02.2024

Consider Marc to be your guide on this insightful episode about franchise ownership. With over 25 years of experience in franchising, including roles as a franchisor, multi-unit franchisee, and franchise consultant, Marc has had the privilege of being part of exceptional opportunities that have elevated the customer experience. His passion lies in leading teams, surrounding himself with extraordin...

39: Psilocybin Microdose Diet with Peggy Van de Plassche 19.02.2024

After spending over 20 years in the financial services and technology industries, Peggy Van de Plassche pivoted her activities to help entrepreneurs and corporate executives level up their well-being and performance through the use of psilocybin and alternative modalities; The Microdose Diet - a 90 Day Plan for Success and Happiness. Using her comprehensive background as a banker and venture capit...

38: Real Estate Business Insight with Zach Beach 12.02.2024

Zachary Beach with zero real estate experience, has ascended to the position of CEO/Partner at  Smart Real Estate Coach , a 3x Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company dedicated to transforming W2 employees into creative financing real estate investors. His profound enthusiasm for business development is further evidenced by his roles as a Partner in  Original Real Estate , Wicked Smart Finance, and  NatP...

37: Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Sophie Howard 05.02.2024

Sophie Howard, Founder of Aspiring Entrepreneurs, has started, scaled, and sold six and seven-figure online businesses. Sophie started online with an Amazon business in 2013, which she sold for over $1 million USD in 2015. As well as launching over 1000 products, she has built educational programs teaching thousands of students how to sell online. She is now focusing her efforts on buying other on...

36: Preserving Capital with Chris Vermeulen 29.01.2024

Our guest today, Chris Vermeulen, shares a different way of investing that doesn’t use diversification or the buy-and-hold method. He believes that investing should be about capital preservation first and growth second. By doing this, there will always be capital to invest and consistent account growth. With over 25 years of investment experience and data working with 20,000 self-directed investor...

Rambo on the Lam with a Crossbow - Episode 8 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 25.01.2024

Welcome back to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate, a series where Sam and Jesse share some of the interesting stories and adventures they've encountered working in the real estate business. Key players in this week's story: a gun, a crossbow, and Rambo. You don't want to miss it.

Get Your Home Out of the Highway - Episode 7 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 08.11.2023

Welcome back to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate, a series where Sam and Jesse share some of the interesting stories and adventures they've encountered working in the real estate business. This week, they've got a case of the trailer park blues and a house on the highway.

35: From Army Officer to $185M in Assets w/Sean Chermer 01.11.2023

Sean Chermer is the Founder and CEO of Patriot Family REI (PFREI) and Patriot Family Capital (PFC). He has partnered with industry leaders through the acquisition and management of over $185M in real assets. As a father, husband, and Army Lieutenant Colonel, Sean is dedicated to building on his two decades of global service. Through his leadership and vision, PFREI and PFC’s mission is to lead and...

Go The Extra Mile - Episode 1 of Tales From The Light Side of Real Estate 25.10.2023

Welcome to Tales From The Light Side of Real Estate, a series where Sam and his guests share uplifting stories of impact, lives changed, and experiences that will pull at your heart strings. This week, Sam and Jesse welcome Wild Mountain Capital Asset Manager Starr Adams to share her experience going the extra mile for a tenant in need.

Night of the Living Pigs - Episode 6 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 11.10.2023

Welcome back to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate, a series where Sam and Jesse share some of the interesting stories and adventures they've encountered working in the real estate business. This week, they share a freak accident involving a semi-truck and 13 pigs.

From $300M to $60M!!! - Episode 5 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 14.09.2023

Welcome back to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate! This week, Sam and Jesse explore someone else's real estate catastrophe - an office building in San Francisco that was purchased for $300 million in 2019 and is now being sold for $60 million. What went wrong? And what happens when $105 million in investor equity disappears?!

Homeless People in the Attic? - Episode 4 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 07.09.2023

Welcome back to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate, a series where Sam and Jesse share some of the interesting stories and adventures they've encountered working in the real estate business. This week, the brothers reminisce about a complex that revealed itself to have many problems both below AND above the surface.

It's Raining Poo! - Episode 3 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 31.08.2023

Welcome back to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate, a series where Sam and Jesse share some of the interesting stories and adventures they've encountered working in the real estate business. This week, the brothers recount a memorable apartment complex with slight plumbing issues, an unpleasant smell, and some shady sellers.

34: How to Design a Property Impact Program 30.08.2023

Welcome back to Clean Money! In this episode, Sam talks about the Wild Mountain Impact Program, how it works, and how to quantify and qualify impact. From building a safe environment to providing after school programs for kids to working with charities to help struggling tenants with rent, Sam is dedicated to helping everyone around him.

The Haunted Complex with a Brothel and a Crematorium…. - Episode 2 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 24.08.2023

Welcome back to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate, a series where Sam and Jesse share some of the interesting stories and adventures they've encountered working in the real estate business. This week, the pair gets spooky remembering a potential purchase of an ordinary apartment complex with some extraordinary features...

33: Freedom in Franchising w/Patrick Elsner 23.08.2023

Today we welcome Patrick Elsner, a leading franchise consultant. He brings 20 years of experience in helping corporate executives and aspiring franchise owners achieve their dreams. His proven process has successfully launched over 500 franchises through his free matching service. With a focus on financial freedom and escaping corporate monotony, Patrick combines empathy, insight, and logic to gui...

They Lit My Ass On Fire! - Episode 1 of Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate 16.08.2023

Welcome to Tales From The Dark Side of Real Estate! In this series, Sam and his brother Jesse share some of the interesting stories and adventures they've encountered working in the real estate business. This week, the two reminisce about some of the more memorable tenants they've met along the way.

32: Focus on the Foundation w/Josh Cadillac 02.08.2023

This week, Josh Cadillac returns! If you don't remember him from his last appearance on the show, Josh is an investor, real estate coach, national speaker, and author who trains real estate professionals on how to Close for Life by building lasting success through extensive knowledge. Josh remains a top producer in the residential market and runs the commercial and crypto/metaverse division of...

31: Unlock the Stock Market's Financial Power w/Jason Brown 26.07.2023

At the age of 23, Jason Brown took a $10,000 student loan and turned it into a six figure trading account. He has since created his own online stock market education company, “Power Trades University,” that has helped thousands of students around the world to start investing. He is an active YouTuber with over 80,000 subscribers and the host of the “Money, Markets and Mindset Podcast.” Tune in to...

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