The Paul Morris Podcast

What if the opinions you’ve built over a career could become a real, diversifiable investment instead of a bet on one stock? Paul sits down with Andrew Peek of Tilt to talk about how AI is turning personal conviction into rules-based baskets of stocks, and why that may be a smarter way to act on a thesis than picking a single winner or timing an options trade. #ETFs #AI #FinTech Connect with Paul...

Jeremy Werden, co-founder of BnBCalc and co-host of the Short Term Rental Pros podcast, sits down with Paul Morris to explain why the next big thing in short-term rentals is the experience, not just the property. Jeremy started by renting pontoon boats during COVID and now owns a multi-state portfolio of short-term rentals and runs a software platform used by thousands of investors. In this episod...

He left college, sold his first company for $110K, and went on to an eight-figure exit without a single investor. Now he's putting his money into pool services, dry cleaners, and oil well repair, and he has a theory about why. Plus, what happens to the "sexy" businesses when AI changes everything? Check out Capital Pad: https://capitalpad.com Connect with Travis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis...

This week on the Paul Morris Podcast, Rock Thomas shares his extraordinary journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. After trying various careers, he found his true calling in real estate, where he has thrived for over 37 years. Rock emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychology of success and how our past experiences shape our...

This week on the Paul Morris Podcast, Paul dives deep into the world of short-term rentals with expert Avery Carl of The Short Term Shop. Avery shares her incredible journey from a newlywed couple with just $10,000 to a powerhouse in the vacation rental industry, managing over 250 doors and helping thousands of clients. She emphasizes the importance of investing in established vacation markets rat...

Ever dreamed of investing in property in France? Leslie Romenesko joins Paul and Josh to break down how she turns long-term rentals in the French countryside into real, steady cash flow, not just a castle fantasy. In this episode, Leslie walks through how she chooses a location, why having trusted local contacts to manage a property is non-negotiable, and where she looks to find value when investi...

Right now, there are sellers out there whose mortgage is 3%. And in some cases, a buyer can take over that exact loan. This is a game-changer in today's market where rates are soaring. Imagine saving $1,550 a month on a $700,000 loan just by assuming a lower mortgage rate! In this Ask Me Anything episode of the Paul Morris Podcast, Paul dives deep into how you can navigate the complexities of assu...

Creative development deals and insider information are only a few of the topics from this week’s discussion between Paul Morris and Ben Lee. The two real estate attorneys illustrate the value of information and knowing how to leverage it. Invaluable insights include- buy where you know, ensure it’s a value-add property, and always have room for error. Real estate can be high-pressure, but with the...

Paul Morris, along with his business partner Josh Spitzen, had the pleasure of chatting with Neyshia Go, a sharp and focused real estate leader.  Neyshia shared her unique experiences representing developers and how that shaped her investment strategy. She breaks down the strategies she uses to add value to homes and how they can be utilized at any price point. Neyshia’s journey is...

Paul Morris comes in this week with new guest Jamie Lane, the Chief Economist at AirDNA, a leading data analytics company for short-term rentals. They dive deep into the world of short-term rentals, discussing how to identify the best markets for investment and the strategies that can maximize your returns. Jamie breaks down the five least expensive things that can significantly boost your rental...

In this Ask Me Anything episode of the Paul Morris Podcast, Paul Mark Morris explains how homeowners can rent out their primary home for up to 14 days per year with zero federal income tax on the rent under Section 280A (“Augusta Rule”), and how going to 15 days removes the exclusion and changes the strategy. He shares cautions about local short-term rental rules, HOAs, insurance, and documentatio...

The Federal Reserve didn't blink; should you? In this episode, Paul Mark Morris dives deep into the latest Fed meeting and what it means for you as an investor. With mortgage rates hitting a one-year high of 6.66% and the Fed holding rates steady, uncertainty looms large. But don't worry! Paul is here to help you navigate these turbulent waters. He’ll share the three critical numbers you need to k...

Paul Mark Morris is here with the numbers you can't afford to miss. In this episode, he explains why the market is frozen and what it will take to get it moving in your direction. Looking ahead, he unpacks the potential impacts of the upcoming Fed meeting and shares his mindset on making new deals in an uncertain interest rate environment. While he's got the top-level real estate news, only you ca...

Paul Morris and Josh Spitzen interview real estate entrepreneur Daryl Owen, who describes being inspired at 14 to buy investment property, then purchasing his first rental at 19 while working at Papa John’s, struggling to rent it, and selling it two years later for a modest gain that pushed him into getting his real estate license. He shares lessons from buying an expensive personal home before 20...

Paul Mark Morris argues the housing market is not heading for a 2026 crash, pointing to existing home sales rising 3.2% in May to a 4.17M annual pace (highest since December), with gains across most regions and first-time buyers at 35%, while prices keep climbing due to tight supply (about 4.5 months) and improved affordability (index 105.6). He explains mortgage rates remain stable around 6.5% de...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this State of the Market episode, I break down why the housing crash so many people are waiting for still is not showing up in the data. Existing home sales just hit a five-month high, prices are still rising year over year, inventory remains far from crash territory, and first-time buyers are back in the market. I a...

Paul Mark Morris explains a major shift away from SaaS as agentic AI becomes accessible to non-programmers, citing his own use of OpenClaw to run task-completing AI agents and the implication that tools like CRMs can be built quickly without traditional development teams. He connects this disruption to falling SaaS valuations, highlighting Salesforce’s drop from $337B to $179B by March 2026 despit...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. Today I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Michael Lazerow to break down what it really takes to build companies that scale—from the early days of the internet to billion-dollar exits and the rise of AI. Michael shares the hard lessons behind launching golf.com, building and selling Buddy Media to Salesforce, and w...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down the exact criteria professional investors use to evaluate markets and share the top three U.S. cities that stand out heading into 2026. We’ll walk through the real data—migration trends, affordability, job growth, cap rates, and regulations—and why places like Knoxville, Tulsa, and Savannah...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down the real state of the market—from global conflict and rising oil prices to interest rates, stocks, and housing—and explain what all of it actually means for investors right now. There’s a lot of noise out there, but I walk you through the data I’m watching and why uncertainty doesn’t always...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I sit down with Clare Baukham to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood investment category: art. Clare shares her unconventional journey, from trading options and working as a financial advisor to launching an art investment platform, and explains how high net worth investors are using art as a...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I walk you through a real $850,000 duplex I analyzed this week and break down exactly how I underwrite deals in today’s market. At a 5 cap with mortgage rates around 6%, most investors would immediately pass. But when you look closer at below-market rents, long-term leverage, and the ability to add two...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in the market right now — strong jobs data, slightly friendlier mortgage rates, and luxury properties pushing toward nine-figure price tags. I walk you through the four or five biggest finance headlines of the week and explain, in plain English, what they mean for...

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I sit down with Mikey Taylor to talk about what happens after the spotlight fades — and why planning for the end while you’re still at the peak changes everything. We get into grit versus talent, turning income into assets, using leverage intelligently, and why real wealth is about optionality, not ego....

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jonas Kuehne to talk about something that impacts every area of your life: your health. We unpack why inflammation may sit at the root of many chronic diseases, why modern medicine often reacts after symptoms show up, and what real prevention actually l...