The Titanium Vault hosted by RJ Bates III

Ever found yourself at a crossroads between sticking with what works and daring to innovate? That's where we kick off our latest foray into the real estate investing realm. Judged by Matthew Potter,  with the dynamic Chris Jefferson, the perceptive Leon G. Barnes, and our always provocative disruptors, RJ Bates III and Steve Trang, we tackle the big question: to innovate marketing or not? Pre...

Confront failure head-on. How do you handle real estate investing and wholesaling most daunting obstacle. With a candid recount of discussions I've had with students in our community, I unveil the real score of failures versus successes—how those countless setbacks are stepping stones to the wins we cherish in our industry. This solo episode peels back the curtain on the fear of failure that...

Embark on a year-end voyage with us as we reflect on the memorable times and hilarious moments on Pardon the Disruption in 2023. Let's toast to the wisdom gleaned from our special guest, Pace Morby, and navigate the high seas of NFT investing, where we've learned to weigh anchor with caution and sail toward calculated risk. Eric Brewer's rib-tickling roasts and the deep dives into r...

Embark on an electrifying journey with the unstoppable Vayna Jerabek, who at 23 years old has already carved her niche in the real estate industry. Vayna's story is one of audacious goals and strategic mastery. She lays out her playbook for success, revealing how a potent mix of grassroots grit and digital savvy can make you a standout in a crowded field. Vayna isn't just about making de...

Prepare to chart a course through the dynamic world of real estate with your host, Matthew Potter, and a crew of industry mavens like Steve Trang and Chris Jefferson. We're unpacking the toolbox you'll need for 2024's market, from direct seller marketing to financial wizardry. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the property pool or ready to dive headlong into the deep e...

Ready to unlock the secret to achieving business growth while maintaining your freedom? Discover the powerful insights shared by our CEO of Carrot, who masterfully steered his enterprise from a small venture to a multi-figure company with a team of 60 dedicated employees and thousands of satisfied customers. As we walk you through his unique "three-year turn and burn cycle," we reveal ho...

What would happen if hedge funds were barred from owning single-family houses? That's the question our panelists RJ Bates III, Chris Jefferson, Steve Trang, and Eric Brewer grapple with as they dissect a new bill proposed by Democratic senators. Whether you're firmly in the camp of RJ, fearing an increase in government control over property ownership, or you see this as a positive step t...

Imagine your body as your business and your health as your greatest asset. That's the mindset of our guest, Cole Taylor, a health and performance coach for CEOs and entrepreneurs. He brings a holistic perspective to health, underscoring that it isn't just about the physical but also about mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.  Impacting the lives of many top-tier professionals, Col...

Looking to avoid burnout as a wholesaler? This episode of Pardon the Disruption is a must-listen! We engage in an invigorating conversation with our esteemed panelists RJ Bates III, Chris Jefferson, Leon G. Barnes, and Steve Trang about the strategies to dodge fatigue and the pitfalls in your wholesaling journey. RJ encourages mirroring successful business models while Chris underscores on focusin...

Get ready to break free from traditional banking norms and elevate your financial game! We had the pleasure of hosting the brilliant Chris Naugle, who took us on an enlightening journey of becoming our own bank. Chris shared his unique insights on how one can take control of their finances, earn a higher, guaranteed interest rate, and even use their money for tax-free investments. We shed light on...

Ever wonder how the NBA's in-season tournament format parallels our own surprising business decisions? The guys on the Pardon The Disruption panel have made some bold moves this year, including price hikes and re-branding, and are here to share how evolving with the changing tides has paid off in their respective sectors. Our banter extends to a heart-warming conversation about gratitude and...

Ray Zhang moved to the United States of America from China over eleven years ago. After failing at college he found himself homeless in Hawaii. With massive motivation, he turned to flipping anything and everything. He was taking things he could acquire for free from Craigslist and flipping it for a profit. This eventually lead to him flipping cars to earn cash and quickly got him to making $10,00...

Despite being a highly successful, 8-figure real estate investor and the CEO of Bridge Turn Key Investments—one of the fastest growing firms in the country—Nathan Brooks is not your average real estate investor. Nathan and his family have embarked on their bold dream of not just making a good living, but using real estate as the powerful vehicle to inspire and help change the lives of others. It’s...

Ever wondered how to handle a smear campaign among friends or manage a tough business rivalry? Brace yourself as we bring to light these difficult situations in an energizing discussion on Pardon the Disruption. We offer a variety of perspectives on these delicate matters, from understanding the source of the issue to suggesting a calculated retaliation. We remind you of the importance of confirmi...

A former banker turned best selling author, speaker, a mindset and real estate coach, Nick Aalerud has 18 years of experience – in both UP and DOWN markets – across all strategies and asset classes.  Having run a multi-state wholesale, fix & flip and rental operation where the team would do 100+ deals a year in seven states, his firms have syndicated, bought and sold over $100M in real estate,...

Welcome to Pardon The Disruption hosted by Matthew Potter with special guests Steve Trang, Leon G. Barnes, Stratton Brown and Rafael Cortez. Are you contemplating your longest transaction time or how to overcome delays? We've got you covered. Strap in as we unearth the role of follow-ups, lead managers, and the effects of inflation and inventory on prices and interest rates. We delve into the...

Today's guest on The Titanium Vault podcast is Aaron Parkinson. Aaron Parkinson is, the CEO of 7 Mile Media SEZC. After a failed career as an athlete, he turned to the internet as a means to support his family and raise his children working from home. Since his humble beginnings in 2004, Aaron has built and exited three companies, grown two of his own software companies to mulit-million dolla...

Get ready to revolutionize your approach to business growth. Our exclusive table chat with Steve Trang, Chris CJ Jefferson, Robert Wensley and Stratton Brown provides a goldmine of information on innovative ways to trade for assets that can skyrocket your business. They enlighten us on the science of trading for value-add multifamily assets, software, capital, and even major stakeholders of giants...

Imagine turning an initial investment of $200 into a thriving real estate empire. That’s precisely what Tony Javier did, and he's here to share his wealth of knowledge and experience with us. We'll be exploring Tony's journey, from investing in his first real estate course back in 2001 to navigating through the complex world of BRRR's, flips, and wholesales. If you've ever...

Welcome to Pardon the Disruption, an entrepreneurship debate podcast featuring RJ Bates III, Steve Trang, Chris Jefferson, Jimmy Vreeland and Eric Brewer. Topics Discussed: 1. Lately, many music fans have been criticizing the sudden and unreasonable increase in concert ticket prices in the past year. For Real Estate investors, what’s a reasonable price for attending a live event/mastermind to impr...

Ryan Rotty Garcilazo spent over 15 years as both a general contractor and flipping houses. He knows the inside secrets to both sides of the business of house flipping. Rotty's passion is to stop house flippers and rehabbers from losing hundreds of thousands of dollars by mismanaging their rehab projects. As a five time Top 550 General Contractor, he has leveraged that knowledge and experience...

Welcome to Pardon the Disruption, an entrepreneurship debate podcast featuring RJ Bates III, Steve Trang, Chris Jefferson and Eric Brewer. Topics Discussed: 1. Last Friday, Colorado was leading Stanford 29-0 heading into halftime, however, they ended up losing 46-43 in double OT. How do you keep your ego in check when things are going well? 2. Do you think, now that buyer brokers don't have t...

Learn about ezREIclosings at: http://titaniumtc.com David Olds is a seasoned and successful real estate investor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With a passion for real estate that began in 2002, David and his wife unknowingly purchased their first home, which turned out to be a foreclosure. Little did they know that this fortuitous event would be the catalyst for their journey into the world of...

Welcome to Pardon the Disruption, an entrepreneurship debate podcast featuring RJ Bates III, Steve Trang, Leon G. Barnes and Eric Brewer. 1. There's a belief that the elites are pushing for a world agenda where "You'll own nothing and you'll be happy" where private ownership will be extremely difficult or nonexistent. Do you believe Real Estate investors are helping with t...

Are you tired of being told you have to have a script, play mental manipulation games, pretend you have a finance department and put sellers on hold 5 times to close deals? I don’t blame you, that sounds miserable. Come learn how to close just like me where you never have to pretend to be someone else or lie to sellers. Just close more deals. I believe that you become the best closer when you embr...