The ROI Masterclass

The Tenant Strategy That Added Millions to Our Portfolio Matt Picheny didn't plan to become a real estate mogul. He was a Broadway actor who stumbled into his first property deal in 2001, and walked away having quadrupled his investment in just two years. That single transaction earned him more than an entire year's salary. Fast forward to today: Matt has managed and acquired over 12,000 apartment...

Mortgages Are Killing Your Real Estate Profits (Steven Weinstock Explains) Steven Weinstock started with $6,000 and a single-family home in New Jersey at age 21. Two decades later, he's raised over $30 million, built portfolios across six states, and developed a cash-buying strategy that's rewriting the rules of real estate investing. In this raw, educational conversation, Steven reveals the bruta...

How Losing Our Home Made Me Fearless in Real Estate From losing everything as a child to closing over 200 real estate deals, Avi Ohana shares the raw truth about rebuilding from nothing and creating wealth without risking it all. In this powerful, story-driven episode, Avi reveals how early hardship shaped his views on risk, resilience, and real estate investing, and why the “burn the boats” menta...

The Brutal Truth About Selling Land Nobody Wants To Sell! From Accidental Beginnings to Multi-Million Dollar Land Deals | Bill Short on Real Estate ROI, Strategy & Mindset In this episode, Bill Short, President and CEO of Red Elk Land Company, shares his journey from a small-town Kansas upbringing to leading one of the top land development firms in Florida, Mississippi, and Kansas. Discover ho...

If You Build It, They Will Come Is Destroying Your Returns! Benjamin Greenberg nearly lost everything to COVID-19. Four months on oxygen. A year walking with a cane. But in that hospital bed, fighting to breathe, he had a revelation that would transform real estate valuation forever—and give Main Street investors the same tools Wall Street uses. In this deeply personal and data-driven conversation...

EP #24 | From Teacher Dreams to Marketing VP! Discover how Jessica Bennett transformed her original teaching aspirations into a thriving marketing career, eventually becoming Vice President at Infante Marketing Solutions. This ROI Masterclass episode reveals the strategic marketing approaches that drive home sales and build lasting brand reputation in the competitive homebuilding industry. What Yo...

Mark Watkins went from burned-out software executive to Chick-fil-A operations leader, and what he discovered about building high, performing teams will change how you lead forever. In this deeply personal conversation, Mark reveals the people-first framework that transformed him from a rigid, accountability, obsessed manager into a servant leader who builds unstoppable teams. He shares the exact...

The Brutal Truth About Building Teams That Actually Work! What happens when a hospitality veteran decides to fix the biggest pain in the industry, staffing? After 17 years running bars and restaurants, Billy Giordano realized his greatest challenge wasn’t the menu or margins, it was finding and keeping the right people. That frustration led to a complete pivot into tech, where he built a platform...

Chef Adrianne Calvo built a restaurant empire from pure passion, starting with nothing at age 22. In this episode, she reveals the truth about the restaurant industry: the bulletproof mindset needed to survive, what truly drives guest loyalty and profitability, and how she transformed tragedy into a mission to help others “make it count.” From her viral Maximum Flavor brand to her pioneering Dark...

The $100M Mistake Every Real Estate Investor Still Makes He’s built over 20 million square feet, from Palm Beach estates to high-rise towers, yet what Tom learned after decades in real estate is shocking: most investors lose money before construction even begins. In this episode, Tom reveals the $100M mistake developers still make, how poor due diligence can destroy ROI, and why “measure twice, cu...

This One Design Mistake Could Destroy Your Hotel’s Profitability Why do most business strategies fail, and what does design have to do with it? In this episode, global hospitality leader Hans Lagerweij reveals the shocking truth behind failed strategies, broken team alignment, and the overlooked ROI hidden in smart design. From turning around global travel brands to advising ultra-luxury hotels, H...

95% of hotels are Designed WRONG! The $1 Million Per Room Secret & Why Generic Hotels Are DYING Discover the strategic insights behind ultra-luxury hotel development with Kat Lash-Williams, who transitioned from family hospitality business to major brands like Virgin Hotels and Casa Collective. This ROI Masterclass episode reveals how destination-rooted experiences and strategic design decisio...

EP #24 | From Teacher Dreams to Marketing VP! Discover how Jessica Bennett transformed her original teaching aspirations into a thriving marketing career, eventually becoming Vice President at Infante Marketing Solutions. This ROI Masterclass episode reveals the strategic marketing approaches that drive home sales and build lasting brand reputation in the competitive homebuilding industry. What Yo...

Discover how Ekaterina transformed a childhood dream into Georgia's first eco-friendly boutique hotel despite facing eight bank rejections and a global pandemic. This ROI Masterclass episode reveals the resilience and strategic vision required to create a successful hospitality business from scratch. What You'll Learn: How to overcome massive rejection and persist through startup challenges The po...

Former math teacher James shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings to building a profitable real estate empire through flipping and rental properties. After transitioning from education to military service and back to teaching, James discovered real estate investing in 2018 and transformed his family's financial future. In this heartfelt conversation, discover how a chance radio broadc...

Discover how former high school teacher Kara transformed her 20-year education career into commercial real estate success through Foresight's CRA launch program. This ROI Masterclass episode reveals the strategic mindset shift from residential to commercial real estate and the people-first approach that drives results. Key Highlights: Kara shares her journey from running a local hauling company to...

Capital raising expert David Priest reveals why commercial real estate is experiencing its second-best buying opportunity in 50 years. After originating $600 million in mortgages and surviving both the 2008 financial crisis and a personal leukemia diagnosis, David shares the contrarian strategies that smart investors use when markets crash. What You'll Learn: Why multifamily properties are 30% che...

Commercial Real Estate: 90 Facilities Built Secrets Discover the insider secrets of commercial real estate success from Winston Parks, CCIM, who developed over 90 urgent care facilities across the southern and southeastern United States. In this ROI Masterclass episode, learn how he overcame imposter syndrome to become a powerhouse in medical real estate development. Key Highlights: How Winston e...

Discover how strategic hotel design can dramatically boost revenue and guest satisfaction with hospitality expert Jonathon Elliott, who shares insider secrets from nearly 30 years in the industry. In this revealing ROI Masterclass episode, learn why design decisions can make or break your hotel's profitability. Key Highlights: How misaligned design expectations lead to guest dissatisfaction and lo...

Discover insider secrets to maximizing real estate ROI from Matt Silvers, a law and risk management expert who transitioned into real estate deal facilitation. In this revealing conversation on ROI Masterclass, Matt shares his unique approach to investment analysis and the critical factors that drive successful real estate ventures. Key Highlights: How Matt transitioned from environmental and tran...

Discover how prioritizing wellness can revolutionize your real estate business and personal life. In this transformative conversation, Dr. Bill Clark, a PhD chemist turned health tech entrepreneur, reveals the surprising connection between wellness and business performance with host Liat Siegel on the ROI Masterclass podcast. Key Highlights: How wellness directly impacts relationship building and...

Discover the shocking truth about unclaimed financial assets and how property tax foreclosures can strip homeowners of their equity. In this eye opening conversation, Carl O'Neal and Matthew Joffre from Full Circle Asset Recovery reveal their mission to help families reclaim forgotten funds that could be life changing. Key Highlights: The hidden crisis of property tax foreclosure and how homeowner...

Airbnb Design Secrets That Triple Revenue Discover how strategic interior design can transform short-term rental properties into revenue-generating powerhouses. In this revealing episode, host Liat Siegel interviews Jerry Carreno, a hospitality entrepreneur who shares insider secrets from managing hotel renovations in Detroit to building the Shefa brand for short-term rentals. Key Insights Reveale...

90% of Healthcare Software Goes Unused - Here's Why Discover how AI is transforming healthcare delivery and why there's a massive untapped opportunity in the telehealth space. In this revealing episode of Build Chef, host Liat Siegel interviews Bill Peebles, founder of HumanRx Wellness and CEO of MindSync, who shares groundbreaking insights about the intersection of healthcare, AI technology, and...

Real Estate ROI Secrets From $Million Developer Discover insider strategies for maximizing real estate ROI through strategic design and smart investment decisions. In this powerful episode, host Liat Siegel interviews Femi Rogers, CEO of Roston Group, who reveals how to build wealth through property development while navigating today's challenging market conditions. Key Insights Revealed: Two Buye...