The New American Dream with Nate Barger

What would make a small-town body shop worker leave behind a steady paycheck? For Chris, a back surgery became the unexpected turning point. Join us as he shares his journey from a W-2 job in Hemlock, Michigan, through a leap of faith that led him to real estate and a $500K equity in just nine months. With grit, determination, and mentorship, Chris turned a life setback into financial success—prov...

Meet Jason, who learned resilience in a large family. In this episode, he reflects on his unique upbringing, the role of hunting in his life, and how his father’s determination led him to pursue a path in real estate. Tune in for a story filled with grit and inspiration. For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-podcast

Imagine turning from a teenage hacker to a serial entrepreneur! Here, we share an incredible story of grit: a young man, lost in debt, who built himself up through years of sacrifice in a freezing garage to finally make it big. The dedication to his craft, despite countless challenges, redefined what success could mean! For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https:...

Curious how to go from a 9-to-5 to financial independence? This is the story of someone who did it—growing her real estate portfolio from scratch. Get inspired by her tips and mindset! For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-podcast

Mike shares his powerful story—from growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Pennsylvania to becoming a real estate success story. Learn how he transformed hardship into opportunity and why he's passionate about helping others see their potential. For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-podcast

Hear how Taylor went from a "stable career" as a financial advisor to becoming a full time real estate investor with a thriving portfolio! For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-podcast

This week, Nate sits down with an incredibly inspiring man and member of the Academy, Demount Prather. After being in prison for 17 years, Demount closed his first property not even 90 days after he was released. Tune in to find out how Demount turned his life around, where his resilience comes from, and the steps he took to get there. For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Acade...

This week, Nate sits down with star real restate couple - Ben and Claire Rasmus. Ben and Claire are members of the Academy, and they are putting in the work to buy back their time and become multimillionaires. Tune in to hear more about leading with an abundant mindset, finding opportunity, and surrounding yourself with good company. For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy...

This week, Nate sits down with Academy member, student, and friend - T. Marie! T. has been with the Academy for only a year and has already grown her net worth by $400,000. Nate and T. discuss what she's learned from the Academy, finding and analyzing deals, and trading your time for skills. For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy....

This week, Nate sits down with Phuong, a dedicated and talented Academy member and real estate investor. Looking to build more freedom in her life, Phuong joined the Academy just two years ago, and she is already set to make millions. In this episode, Nate and Phuong talk all about the Academy, knowing your why, building a good support system, and leaving a legacy. For more info on Nate's ment...

Brandon Steiner is the Founder & President of The Steiner Agency, the nation's premiere independent athlete procurement source, and CollectibleXchange, an online platform for fans, collectors, store owners, celebrities, athletes, and teams to buy and sell collectibles. Throughout his decorated career, Brandon has amassed great success through serial entrepreneurism and marketing savvy. Fro...

Devin Burr has seen more than his fair share of hardships. At 31, he was bankrupt, heartbroken, and almost homeless with his 9-year-old daughter. Now, seven years later, he's a self-made multimillionaire! Devin built cashflow through real estate, affiliates, and partnerships. He now puts all his focus and energy into helping people become the bank in their own lives. This week, Nate sits down...

Andy Hagans is a two-decade serial entrepreneur who helps High Net Worth Investors protect and grow their wealth with alternative investments. After founding, scaling, and selling four different seven- and eight-figure businesses, Andy decided to purchase multiple businesses through private equity partnerships, and now partners with talented entrepreneurs and real estate developers through GP, Co-...

Adam Contos used to run a SWAT team in his previous career. Now, as the recently retired CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., his professional life is completely different. His approach, however, remains the same. His goal always is to break down barriers, blow up conventional thinking, and help as many people as possible achieve success. Adam developed S.A.F.E.R, Safety Awareness for Every Realtor, and...

This week, Nate sits down with friend and former student Shawn Derringer. Based in central Kentucky, Shawn is an experienced Custom Home Builder, Flipper, and Investor. Tune in to hear what Nate and Shawn have to say about financial freedom, compounding interest, and construction.

In this episode, Nate sits down with Academy member Joao Macavilca. After joining the Academy less than a year ago, Joao increased his net worth from 50k to 580k. Tune in to learn more about why you should join the Academy, the importance of community, and learning from others.

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower   over 1 billion people to be happy! David is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1...

Steven Pesavento is a real estate entrepreneur and Managing Partner of VonFinch Capital. Investing full time since 2016, he’s completed over 200 transactions, renovated over 100 buildings, and transacted over $180,000,000 in investment real estate. Formerly he was a Management Consultant for Fortune 500’s top companies and High-Growth Startups. Steven is the host of the top ranked podcast with ove...

This week, Nate sits down with Lynn Smith, National Media Expert, Veteran Journalist, NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline News Anchor Alum, Founder of Rylan Media - and Confident Person in Progress. Lynn coaches high-level CEO’s, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who are at the top of their game to increase their confidence to achieve what’s next. When she is not opening doors to powerful p...

J.D. Frost is the founder and C.E.O of CROFT & FROST, a firm that transcends traditional accounting and wealth creation. With both a CPA and his MBA, J.D. advises businesses on more than just their financials; he utilizes four foundations of wealth creation to help his clients, partners, and employees build courage and create wealth. J.D. coaches individuals on how to generate more income, pro...

Grant Cardone is the bestselling author of The 10X Rule and If You’re Not First, You’re Last as well as a sales trainer, speaker, and entrepreneur who has worked in real estate and the auto industry. Grant owns and operates seven privately held companies and a portfolio over $4 billion in multifamily properties. Named the #1 marketer by Forbes Magazine, he is also the founder of The 10X Movement &...

Christian Bachelder is the broker/owner of The One Brokerage and a seasoned real estate veteran. With experience as a realtor, loan originator, house flipper, long and short term rental holder, insurance broker, and even holding a degree in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, Christian brings a wealth of knowledge to The One Brokerage that is rarely matched in the industry. He has been the core...

This week, Nate sits down with academy student, atomic wealth strategist, and real estate professional Chris Long. Coming from humble beginnings, Chris knows the power knowledge and mindset can hold in transforming your life. In this episode, Nate and Chris talk about what he learned in the academy, shifting your mindset, and setting up generational wealth.

Haleigh Booth is a top real estate professional at eXp Realty in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been a licensed agent for six years now and is diving into her real estate and influencing businesses. She understands the spark and drive that are needed to find success in real estate. This week, Nate sits down with Haleigh to talk working with eXp, where the market is heading, and stepping out of your...

Born and raised in the Cincinnati Area, Jake Tullis has made an impressive impact in the #startupcincy movement. From a young age, he was always drawn to entrepreneurship, from selling gum to mowing lawns, until he finally ended up in the tech space. Jake started Gaelios in 2018, a management consulting company that provides marketing, human resources, finance, software development management, and...