The Hard Truth Podcast
The Hard Truth Podcast with Kyle Ford
Episodes
"Politicians say things like, 'We want to build communities.'
These are the guys actually building communities..."
In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Kartik Singla and Jimmy La from the Sustainable Development Group, who are real estate developers and entrepreneurs building a village of over 100 units in Barrie, Ontario.
They share their journey from buying a single...
Bouncer to Brokerage CEO: The Hard Truths Behind Real Estate Success
In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Justin Konikow realtor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Prime Real Estate Brokerage.
We cover:
✅ Why most agents and investors stay stuck
✅ The “success trap” no one talks about
✅ How Justin earned mentorship from giants like Ryan Serhant & Scott McGillivray
✅ Why real...
"Everyone forgets this: you’re in it to make money..."
In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Wybo, real estate investor, social media personality, and partner at Foundation Capital, to unpack what it really means to build wealth in real estate—not just broker it for someone else. Jeff shares his journey from realtor to investor, and why he's making the conscious decision to “skip ri...
"Right now we are at $350,000 owed in rent..."
In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with James Fernandez, real estate investor and entrepreneur, to uncover the Hard Truths behind building and scaling a successful real estate business.
We dive into his journey—how he scaled from 0 to 40 units in just one year, bought a 33-unit apartment building and navigated the pivot to investing in sel...
"I don’t care what your guru told you, not everybody can do this."
In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Zack Brittain, real estate investor and owner of Phipps Brittain Real Estate and King Street Construction, to explore the Hard Truths of building a sustainable real estate business.
We dive into his journey, from investing without using OPM to launching King Street Construction an...
"The days of 10 duplexes are over. If you're risk adverse you're not making money in this market."
In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Josh Findlay, a professional mortgage broker, real estate investor, co-owner of @bldfinancial and CMHC specialist, to explore the hard truths of the MLI Select program and why it's essential for investors to have capital in order to succeed i...
If you want to become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor in 2025 you need to listen to this!
In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Mit Perin, real estate investor, CPA, and partner at Foundation Capital, to explore the Hard Truths of transitioning from accounting to full-time real estate investing.
We dive into his journey, from his first joint ventures to to becoming an active partner in Founda...
Is it too late to become a real estate investor in Canada?
In the sixth episode of the podcast, I sit down with Andrew Hines, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and fellow podcaster, to talk about the 'Hard Truths' of scaling as an investor, US real estate investing, and strategies for success in hospitality.
We dive into his journey, from analyzing risk and stepping outside his comfort zone to making s...
Welcome to the Hard Truth Podcast!
In the fifth episode of the podcast, I sit down with Nicholas Brown, Mortgage Broker and Real Estate Investor, to talk about the 'Hard Truths' of investing and financing commercial real estate.
We dive into his real estate investing journey from his first project, to becoming a one of the youngest top performing commercial mortgage brokers in the country & the lesso...
Is it possible to run a business with family members successfully?
In the fourth episode of the podcast, I sit down with Judi Paré, President and CEO of Plentitude, who went from facing hidden homelessness to leading a rapidly growing family run real estate investment firm to uncover the 'Hard Truths' when it comes to building a successful business with family members.
Did you enjoy & get value from ...
Welcome to the Hard Truth Podcast!
In third episode of the podcast, I sit down with David Giustizia, Mortgage Broker, Real Estate Investor, and a wealth of knowledge, to uncover the 'Hard Truths' when it comes to real estate investing.
After diving into David's background as an investor and broker, we dive into what he see's as an often overlooked but crucial topic: risk management.
Wh...
In the second episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Terri Lynn Legault, Mortgage Agent, Real Estate Investor & my sister to talk about the Hard Truth behind trying to achieve truly passive income through real estate investing.
From leaving her job as a correctional officer and cashing out her pension (the right way), Terri shares her journey and success in real estate investing utilizing an earned income s...
Is US Real Estate Investing the right move for Canadians?
In the first episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Steve Aho, Mortgage Agent at Mortgage Alliance & Co-Trustee at CapGap Mortgages, to talk about the Hard Truth behind trying to achieve truly passive income through real estate investing.
From starting with a turn-key single family home rental property that was 'more work than he ever...
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