The On The Rise Podcast

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast's Faith-Driven Leaders Series, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Brittany DeRoche — cancer survivor, heart failure survivor, five-time Ironman finisher, mom of four, and founder of Church Activation Strategies. Brittany shares a remarkable and deeply moving story of trial after trial — from a tumor the size of an ostrich egg at 19, to full-blown heart fa...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Jeremy Dyer sits down with Robert Rolih, an international investor educator who has guided tens of thousands of investors across 73 countries to grow their wealth by avoiding the hidden traps of the financial industry. Robert shares his remarkable origin story — growing up in communist-era Slovenia, building a successful business, and then losing mo...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast's Faith-Driven Leaders Series, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Ryan Sudeck, CEO of Sage Investment Group — an Inc. 5000 recognized real estate platform converting distressed hotels into naturally affordable housing without government subsidy. Ryan shares the origin story of Sage, how a COVID-era pivot from student housing unlocked an entirely new missi...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, Rise48 Equity VP of Capital Formation Jeremy Dyer is joined by a member of the Rise48 acquisitions and asset management team for a deep dive into the company's disciplined, three-level underwriting methodology. Taken from the Fundamental Forum December 2025 Session. From initial market screening and qualitative filters to financial modeling, stress testi...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast's Faith-Driven Leaders Series, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Will Harvey, a real estate fund manager and hard money lender based in the Richmond, Virginia area. Will shares a remarkably candid story — from battling alcohol addiction in college, to finding sobriety and faith, to building a career in mortgage lending, house flipping, and ultimately lau...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Jeremy Dyer sits down with Philip Ganz, president and founder of Next Wave Mortgage, with over 25 years of industry experience and more than a billion dollars in personal loan closings. Phil shares how he built a mortgage company on a digital land grab — owning over 155 niche websites — and why that strategy is beating AI rather than being beaten by...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast's Faith-Driven Leaders Series, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Henry Kaestner — entrepreneur, investor, co-founder of Bandwidth, Sovereign's Capital, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares his remarkable journey from Wall Street to faith-fueled entrepreneurship, including the moment at age 28 that transformed his relationshi...

In this special live episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Jeremy Dyer sits down with his close friend and Rise48 Equity CEO and co-founder Zach Haptonstall for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to build one of the fastest-growing multifamily real estate companies in the country. Zach shares his journey from a lower-middle-class upbringing in Phoenix to overseeing more than 11...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Jeremy Dyer sits down with David Morgan, globally recognized precious metals consultant and publisher of The Morgan Report, a leading investment newsletter built on sound money principles. David breaks down why fiat currency systems have a perfect historical record of failure, how the official inflation narrative obscures what everyday families are...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a f...

In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Jeremy Dyer sits down with Will Davis, a Denver-based real estate professional and financial educator who helps families achieve financial independence by challenging the conventional wisdom most of us were raised on. Will breaks down why the financial playbook from the 1990s — steady job, pay off debt, max out retirement — no longer works in today'...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this Faith Driven Leaders episode, host Nick Stromwall sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and family office leader Trey Taylor to explore how faith can shape leadership, business, and long term wealth stewardship. Trey shares how his family built generational wealth through real estate, how investing lessons were passed down through multiple generations,...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Delores Hirschmann, investor, strategist, and founder of Masters in Clarity. While this conversation steps outside of real estate, it dives deep into entrepreneurship, marketing consistency, and the internal journey behind business growth. Delores shares her perspective on clarity as a moving target, why marketing is the lifeblo...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this special live episode, Nick Stromwall hosts from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City, joined by Jeremy Dyer and Jason Kish of Rise48 Equity. The team breaks down where they believe we are in the multifamily market cycle, how operators are navigating organic versus forced rent growth, and what investors should be watching in 2026 and beyond. They al...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with Aubrey Linville to unpack decades of commercial real estate experience across retail, office, industrial, and opportunistic investing. Aubrey shares how growing up in an entrepreneurial family shaped his investment philosophy and how navigating the Great Financial Crisis refined his underwriting discipline. They discus...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this solo episode of the Faith Driven Leaders series, host Nick Stromwall shares his personal story so listeners can better understand the heart behind the show. From his college conversion experience to serving 15 years in campus ministry, and eventually transitioning into commercial real estate and joining Rise48 Equity, Nick unpacks how faith has shaped ev...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with Kris Benson, Partner at Blue Line Ventures and former Chief Investment Officer at Reliant Real Estate Management, to explore how long-term tailwinds drive outsized investment success. Kris shares his journey from sales and medical devices into institutional real estate, self storage, and now private equity focused on a...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode of Faith Driven Leaders, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Cody Lutz to discuss what it truly means to surrender control while leading in business and life. Cody shares his journey of faith formation, the tension between ambition and obedience, and how God reshaped his definition of success. The conversation explores leadership identity, spiritu...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with Michael Crow, CEO and CIO of MC Enterprises, to unpack why owning assets—not just earning income—is the foundation of long-term wealth. Michael shares his journey from corporate banking and consulting into real estate, private equity, and acquiring small businesses through permanent capital structures. They explore the...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this Faith Driven Leaders episode, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Steven Libman, founder of Investing With Purpose, to explore how business can become a direct vehicle for kingdom impact. Steven shares his journey from real estate operator to faith forward leader intentionally integrating generosity, stewardship, and gospel impact into every level of his...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with Allan Langer, nationally recognized sales performance coach and bestselling author of The Seven Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less . Allan shares how authenticity, psychology, and human connection consistently outperform scripted sales processes. They break down why objections are created by sales behavior, not bu...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this Faith Driven Leaders episode, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Jason Kish to explore how faith shapes leadership, money decisions, and long term purpose. Jason shares how his upbringing formed a healthy view of money as a tool rather than an identity, and how that perspective influences his work in real estate investing today. The conversation covers s...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with Donato Callahan, a 26-year-old real estate entrepreneur who is redefining what early action and intentional learning can create. Donato shares how losing money in the stock market during COVID pushed him to pursue real estate, financial literacy, and ultimately time freedom. From building a PropTech company to sourcing...

Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this Faith Driven Leaders episode, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Peter Shi, a former semiconductor engineer turned faith driven entrepreneur and ministry leader. Peter shares his journey from a high level career at companies like Apple and Qualcomm to stepping away in obedience to pursue family discipleship, education, and ministry. The conversation expl...

Welcome to the Freedom Point Podcast! In this episode of the  On The Rise Podcast , Jeremy Dyer sits down with longtime friend and investor Jon Ross to unpack what it truly means to build financial independence. Jon shares his 25 year journey from corporate leadership and military service to private equity and real estate investing. Together, they explore how investors can move beyond traditional...