The Generations of Wealth

✅ Overview: In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , host Derek Dombeck sits down with Camille Scott-Wiles , a former ICU nurse who turned financial strategist, author, and educator. Camille shares her deeply personal journey through family tragedy, frontline healthcare, and financial uncertainty—leading her to early retirement at 42 by leveraging precious met...

🎧 Overview In this powerful episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , host Derek Dombeck sits down with Mike Zlotnik , also known as "Big Mike," to unpack the realities of fund management, real estate market cycles, and investment strategy. From dissecting debt vs. equity funds to analyzing when and why to invest in down markets, this episode delivers both technical insights and philosophica...

📝 Overview: In this value-packed episode of the Generations of Wealth podcast, host Derek Dombeck interviews Peter Russell, a seasoned real estate wholesaler and founder of a nationwide transactional funding company. They dive deep into the evolution of wholesaling, the impact of shifting laws, and the critical role of transactional funding in today's market. Listeners gain firsthand insights int...

🎙️ Podcast Episode Overview Title: 🟢 The Hidden Market: How Tony Youngs Finds Real Estate Gold Where No One Looks Overview: In this episode of the Generations of Wealth podcast, Derek Dombeck sits down with veteran real estate investor Tony Youngs , who shares the story of how he got started in real estate in the 1980s — from buying his first foreclosure with no money or credit to building a care...

🎙️ Podcast Overview Title: Raising Private Money Without Banks with Jay Conner Host: Derek Dombeck (Generations of Wealth Podcast) Guest: Jay Conner (Author, Speaker, Host of Raising Private Money Podcast ) Duration: ~40 minutes Summary: In this episode, Derek sits down with Jay Conner to unpack the art of raising private money for real estate without using banks or institutional lenders. Jay shar...

📌 Overview: In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with Carlos Samaniego, a former medic-turned-enrolled agent who helps individuals and small business owners resolve their most stressful tax problems. From his own 8-year battle with the IRS to starting Tax Debt Consultants with his wife, Carlos shares raw, inspiring insights and busts myths about dealing with Uncle Sam...

🎙️ Overview: In this inspiring episode, Derek Dombeck welcomes real estate investor and philanthropist Brandon Richards , who shares his 10-year journey through various real estate strategies, including land investing, notes, and creative finance . The conversation dives into not only Brandon's real estate success but also his impactful nonprofit work in Nigeria and Peru , proving that business ca...

📘 Overview of the Episode: In this episode, host Derek Dombeck interviews Lane Kawaoka, a former engineer turned real estate syndicator and the creator of the Wealth Elevator framework. Lane shares his journey from purchasing his first rental property while working a demanding job, to building a massive portfolio of over 10,000 multifamily units. He dives into how he transitioned from single-fami...

🎙️ Podcast Summary In this Podcast Episode 66, Derek Dombeck interviews mortgage expert Kevin Guttman. They explore Kevin's journey from real estate upbringing to ministry work, and eventually into the mortgage industry. The core of the discussion centers around reverse mortgages —how they work, who they're for, and why they can be an overlooked but powerful financial tool. The two also dive into...

📝 Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with Alan Franks — Certified Financial Planner and author of Empowered Money — to dig deep into the financial blind spots most business owners and investors overlook. From early financial education to leveraging debt like the wealthy, Alan breaks down how to build true enterprise value, plan for multi-generational wealth, and u...

🎙️ Podcast Overview In this powerful episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with Ed Vargo, a seasoned financial planner with over 25 years of experience, who shares how his life's journey and family shaped his mission: helping women—especially those facing life transitions like divorce or widowhood—gain financial clarity, confidence, and control. They dive into the financial literacy gap, gender-specifi...

🔍 Summary In this dynamic and tactical episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with Trever Ahing, an eight-year Marine veteran turned full-time creative real estate investor. Trever shares how he built a nationwide business through novations—a unique strategy where he partners with homeowners to renovate and sell their homes at a profit. From military discipline to housing hustle, Trever's journey is ri...

Overview: In this episode, Derek brings in Tracy Dombeck—his wife and longtime bookkeeper—to shine a light on a topic often overlooked by entrepreneurs:  bookkeeping . They cover everything from basic financial hygiene to handling complex real estate deal structures like flips, rentals, subject-to transactions, and lease options. Packed with practical advice, this is a must-listen for real estate...

📋 Episode Summary: In this powerhouse episode, real estate mogul and entrepreneur Ashley Wilson joins Derek Dombeck for a candid, unscripted conversation that dives deep into multifamily real estate, the true value of in-person networking, and her mission to bring transparency and innovation to the conference world. Ashley unpacks her journey from clinical research to managing over $160M in real...

Summary: In this insightful episode of the  Generations of Wealth Show , host Derek Dombeck welcomes Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to challenge the traditional 1031 exchange and unveil a more flexible, investor-friendly strategy: the Deferred Sales Trust (DST). Brett shares how DST empowers investors to defer capital gains taxes, diversify investments, and most importantly—...

In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , we sit down with Yakov Smart , a leading expert in investor attraction, to uncover the strategies that help real estate investors and entrepreneurs secure capital, build meaningful connections, and grow their businesses. Yakov shares his proven methods for leveraging LinkedIn and other platforms to attract high-net-worth investors without cold...

Summary In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , host Derek Dombeck speaks with Pat Martin , a seasoned real estate investor and coach. Pat shares his journey from wrestling and coaching to ministry work and eventually becoming a successful real estate investor specializing in pre-foreclosures and distressed properties . They discuss ethical investing , foreclosure strategies , and h...

📌 Summary In this episode, Melissa Hoyer , a financial planner and wealth coach at The Wealth Conservancy , discusses the challenges of inherited wealth and how to successfully manage and sustain generational wealth . She explains how many inheritors feel overwhelmed, the different stages of inherited wealth , and how financial coaching helps heirs transition from uncertainty to confidence. The c...

In this powerful episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , Kathy Tucarro shares her extraordinary journey —from being a nurse to losing everything and becoming homeless , to rebuilding her life and landing a job as a heavy equipment operator for one of the world's largest mining companies . Kathy opens up about her darkest moments, overcoming trauma, and rediscovering self-worth . She shares...

In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , host Derek Dombek sits down with 1031 Exchange expert Dave Foster to uncover powerful wealth-building strategies that allow real estate investors to defer taxes and maximize profits legally . Dave shares creative strategies, real-life case studies, and insider tips to help investors grow their real estate portfolio while keeping more money in...

🚨 The Truth About Reverse Mortgages – What They Don't Tell You! 🏡💰 Summary: In this episode of The Generations of Wealth Show , host Derek Dombeck sits down with Laura Phillips , a 30-year mortgage industry veteran specializing in reverse mortgages . They dive deep into the myths, benefits, and potential pitfalls of reverse mortgages, breaking down how they work, who they're for, and why they m...

📢 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , host Derek Dombeck sits down with real estate expert BJ Gremillion , who shares his incredible journey from buying thousands of homes at foreclosure auctions to developing land and building a thriving turnkey investment business . BJ reveals how he navigated market downturns, overcame financing challenges, and built a reces...

In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast , host Derek Dombek sits down with Johnny Wolff, the founder of HomeRoom Co-Living. Recently acquired by Bungalow, Johnny has been at the forefront of revolutionizing real estate investment through co-living. Discover how investors can generate 50% more rent , manage properties remotely, and navigate city regulations while contributing to the af...

In this episode of the Generations of Wealth Show , host Derek Dombek sits down with Zihao Wang , a 21-year-old real estate investor running his family's second-generation real estate division. Despite his young age, Zihao has already played a key role in 37+ real estate projects , focusing on multifamily investments, value-add strategies, and ground-up development . From growing up with real esta...

Escape the rat race and design a life you love with the power of passive investing. Derek Dombeck explores how exactly you can do this as he sits down with Spencer Hilligoss , a former tech executive turned passive investing expert. Sharing his unconventional journey to financial freedom, Spencer talks about his transition from the high-pressure world of Silicon Valley to building the investing bu...