The Same Day Podcast

Ray Zhang is the Founder of LandFlip Inc, which helps investors build successful land flipping businesses from scratch. As a renowned seven-figure land flipper, he specializes in virtual land flipping, having closed more than 300 deals nationwide. After exhausting his resources on traditional real estate investment methods, Ray discovered his niche in land flipping, and his largest deal amassed a...

Brent Bowers is a Land Buyer and Land Buying Coach at The Land Sharks, a company that helps people generate passive income through vacant land. He coaches investors to buy and sell vacant land through The Land Sharks Program. As an Army officer with over eight years of service, Brent began investing in real estate to support his family and spend more time with them. He's also the CEO of ZechBuysHo...

Jay Conner is the President of The Private Money Authority and helps real estate investors raise private money to fund their businesses. Since 2003, he has renovated over 450 properties and has been involved in over $52 million in transactions. As a private money and real estate consultant, Jay has consulted with over 2,000 real estate investors. He is also the bestselling author of Where To Get T...

Elliot Nelson is the Founder and CEO of McNellie's Restaurant Group, a restaurant and hospitality company with ten unique brands across twenty locations, four cities, and two states. In his role, he oversees strategy, finances, community relations, and daily decisions. After studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland, Elliot built James E. McNellie's Pub to recreate the atmosphere, hospitality, and authen...

Ryan Mayfield is the Owner of Your Teamwork Coach, which provides training, coaching, and consulting to help teams thrive. As a leadership coach and teamwork consultant, he works with national business leaders and teams to help them understand themselves and each other and enhance communication. Ryan's insights are implemented globally in teams from Google, Delta Airlines, the US Air Force, Pfizer...

David Yuen is the Owner and Certified Applicator at Mayday Pest Management, a licensed, insured, and family-operated pest control company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When applying pesticides, David uses IPM (integrated pest management) techniques, including inspection, monitoring, and exclusion, to develop a safe and nontoxic approach to pest management. Before founding Mayday Pest Management, he was an I...

Tracy Streich is the Owner and Broker at Renters Place, a group of business owners who purchase, renovate, and sell real estate for themselves and investors. Renters Place is a member of NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) and has experience in residential and commercial properties, real estate sales and management, and more. With a history of working in single-family ren...

Jeff Amerine is the Founder and Managing Director of Startup Junkie Consulting, which advises startups on finance, business models, and growth strategies. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas and the Managing Director of Innovation Junkie, which empowers innovators and change agents to generate sustained results. With 30 years of technology, business le...

Ross Heyman is the Chief of Staff at Capital Homes and its parent company Charney Properties, a new home construction company in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area. In his role, he facilitates key activities for the Capital Homes executive team and Charney Properties' investment and development team. Ross specializes in advancing strategic initiatives for affordable and workforce housing, infill developmen...

Michael McDonnell is an Electrical Contractor at Light It Up Electric. Originally from Aspen, Colorado, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In this episode… As a landlord, understanding and upgrading your home's electrical system is imperative. Many older properties contain aluminum or copper wiring, which can cause safety hazards if outlets and circuits are overburdened. S...

Brian Elliott, CFA, is the Manager of Sharp Development, a real estate firm with over 500,000 square feet of commercial and residential space. He has been with the company for eight years and has witnessed tremendous real estate development in downtown Tulsa. Before Sharp Development, Brian was the Vice President of Security Bank Tulsa.  In this episode… Real estate is an extensive industry with t...

Kristen Simon is a Broker Associate at Chinowth & Cohen Realtors, a full-service, family-owned real estate company. She is a results-driven agent with knowledge of Broken Arrow, historic midtown, and small-acreage properties. With five years of experience in real estate and over 18 in client services, Kristen delivers results by understanding client needs and desires. She has completed over 235 tr...

John Karlsson is the Owner of John's Painting and Remodeling, which serves Tulsa and the surrounding areas. As an expert in painting and home projects, he has 20 years of experience with quality painting and timely remodeling. Before founding his company, John worked in various trades, including forestry and as a handyman. In this episode… Property renovations, namely painting, are essential in re...

Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management, which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small network of investors. Before founding Keyrenter Tulsa, Mat was a Strategy Director at The Property Finder Group, where he worked close...

Deana Irving is the Landlord Relations Specialist at Tulsa Housing Authority (THA), which provides low-income families and individuals with safe, affordable, and decent housing. She acts as the point of contact for landlords, recruiting them to utilize THA's Section 8 program. With 18 years of experience in real estate, Deana has been involved in many areas of the process, including selling and bu...

Kyle Law is the Founder and President of All in Investments LLC, where he acts as a wholesale property investor. He is also a renovation expert, contractor, and mentor. In this episode… In a post-pandemic real estate market, beginner investors often struggle to break into the industry and are exploited, causing them to lose money in the process. With so many investment options and best practices,...

Cain Wright is the Manager and Member of Wright Property Group, where he purchases, leases, and renovates single and multifamily real estate in the Tulsa metro area. The group owns approximately 100 units. He is also the Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Grand Bank. Before Wright Property Group, Cain was the Vice President of First Bank of Owasso and the Assistant Vice President of We...

Steven Shannon is the Principal of Shannon Property Management, a Houston-based company that manages single-family residential homes, small to midsize family assets, and commercial business parks. He descended from a family with strong Houston routes tied to real estate and construction. Before founding Shannon Property Management, Steven was a Project Manager at CASCO Industrial Builders, where h...

Tyler Bennett is the Owner of Tyler Bennett Real Estate. He holds mortgage, real estate, and insurance licenses in Utah and owns an insurance office. Over the past 15 years, Tyler has helped investment buyers purchase and rent over 6,000 single-family residences. He is active in many real estate categories, including rentals, repositioning, development, and buying and selling assets.  In this epis...

John Melton is an Independent Insurance Agent and Partner at RCI Insurance, an independent insurance broker that finds personal and commercial insurance for its clients. He is also a real estate investor and an entrepreneur who's owned multiple businesses. At RCI, he specializes in worker's compensation insurance for businesses, including contractors, manufacturers, and bar and restaurant owners....

Will Gilbrech is the Co-owner of Franklin Heating & Air, a family-owned business named one of the fastest-growing HVAC companies in the US. He was one of the first employees at DataRank, a Y Combinator backed startup company that sold for eight figures. Will began as a Consumer Insights Analyst and Sales Executive before transitioning to the Director of Business Development.  In this episode… HVAC...

Casper Palmer is the Inspection Director for Tulsa Housing Authority (THA), which provides low-income families and individuals with safe, affordable, and decent housing. He has been with the organization for more than 20 years.  In this episode… Housing choice voucher programs are valuable opportunities for low-income families, individuals, or the elderly to receive safe and affordable housing. Of...

Yonatan (Yoni) Schmidt is the Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Keyrenter Property Management, which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. After working as a financial analyst at a private equity firm, he founded Tulsa Property Lad to offer clients a better way to buy, sell, manage, and invest in real estate. Yoni provides comprehensive Oklahoma real estate services an...

Joseph Alcott is a Home Inspector at Spartan Home Inspection, a veteran-owned and operated company that provides residential home and termite inspection services. In his role, he evaluates residential properties to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent malfunctioning systems, safety hazards, and infrastructure damages. Joseph is also the Weapons Safety Manager for the United States Air Fo...

Devin Howland is the Director of Economic Vitality for the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The city's department focuses on economic mobility and equity through workforce development and small business growth and support. In his role, Devin oversees and manages the municipality's economic development efforts.  Before working for the City of Fayetteville, he served as the Economic Developer for the...