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June 26, 2025 β€’ 32 mins

In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, Lou Brown interviews Jake Clopton, founder of Clopton Capital, about his journey in real estate. Jake shares how he transitioned from financial markets to commercial real estate, explaining the complexities of financing deals. He emphasizes the importance of presentation in securing commercial loans and how a simple mistake in presentation can make or break a deal. Jake also discusses his approach to helping clients navigate complex transactions.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

πŸ‘€ Guest:🏑 Jake Clopton – Founder | Clopton Capital

⭐ Guest Bio:Jake Clopton is a serial entrepreneur, author, and economist specializing in commercial real estate finance. As the Founder and President of Clopton Capital, he has facilitated billions in real estate loans since 2010, earning a reputation for innovative deal-making and market expertise. With a background in financial trading, Jake applies his deep understanding of interest rates to structuring complex loan solutions. A recognized thought leader, he contributes to industry publications and has appeared on platforms like Good Morning Chicago and The Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid. He is also the author of Commercial Real Estate Investing, which offers insights into modern real estate markets. 

πŸ’‘ Key Topics Covered:

βœ”οΈ Jake’s career shift from financial markets to real estate

βœ”οΈ The role of presentation in commercial loan approval

βœ”οΈ Common mistakes in financing real estate deals

βœ”οΈ How commercial lending differs from residential lending

βœ”οΈ Tips for securing financing from financial institutions

πŸ“‡ Connect with Jake Clopton:

πŸ“· Instagram β†’ https://www.instagram.com/jake.clopton/

πŸ”— LinkedIn β†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeclopton1

🌎 Website β†’ https://cloptoncapital.com/

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