The Stash Cast

In this episode of The Stash Cast, we sit down with Wyatt, founder of Apsis Labs, a dev shop built for startup founders navigating the early stages of building their product.

Wyatt shares the story of how Apsis Labs started from a simple idea between friends and grew into a trusted partner for startups in PropTech, HealthTech, and regulated industries. We dig into:

* Why non-technical founders often waste time and money on the wrong ...

Vidar Hokstad is a Norwegian technologist, entrepreneur, and DevOps consultant with over 30 years of hands-on startup experience. From launching one of Norway’s first internet service providers at 19 to building tablet computers years before the iPad, Vidar has been at the forefront of tech innovation — and has the scars to prove it.

In this candid conversation, Vidar shares hard-earned lessons from bootstrapping companies, enduring...

What happens when the systems meant to save you… fail you?

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Rob Greene came home with invisible wounds—and no clear path to healing. When the VA told him to “fill out a form and wait 8 months,” Rob took an unconventional route: he sold everything, left the Western world, and set off to rebuild his life—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

From building an eco-village in the jungles of the Philippines ...

What if the secret to stabilizing your multifamily property wasn’t your capital stack or CapEx—but your leasing team?

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Peter Roisman, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rev Leasing, takes us on a journey from golf courses and sports agencies to PropTech innovation. We dive deep into the real drivers of NOI, the myths of self-leasing properties, and why leasing professionals are the most underappr...

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Ethan Hochberg, co-founder of Marketing Guys, breaks down how he and his partner went from tweeting about AI for fun to building a full-blown growth agency for tech brands — all powered by content, community, and grit.

We talk about:

* How Ethan built a 200M+ view content engine on Twitter/X

* The myth of "hacking the algorithm" and why distribution beats content

* Turning inbound traction into a real...

In this episode of The StashCast, Joseph—co-founder of Allio Capital—joins the show to break down the evolution of investing from Wall Street to the living room. Joseph shares how his experience navigating financial institutions, geopolitical shocks, and macroeconomic cycles led him to build Allio Capital: a macro-investing platform designed to empower retail investors with institutional-grade tools.

We talk about:

* What macro inves...

In one of the most vulnerable and powerful episodes of The Stash Cast, I sit down again with Dr. John A. King — speaker, poet, trauma recovery expert, and founder of the Phoenix Collective — to explore what it truly means to rebuild a life from the ashes.

Dr. King shares how he survived childhood trafficking, reconnected with his Indigenous Australian roots in his 60s, and found the courage to embrace his identity as a writer and me...

🎙️ Stash Cast with Lee Kiser | Inside the Mind of a Multifamily Brokerage Leader 🏢

In this episode of Stash Cast, we sit down with Lee Kiser, Co-Founder, Principal, and Managing Broker at Kiser Group, for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about the evolution of multifamily real estate, building a values-based brokerage, and where the industry is headed.

Lee shares his journey from founding a boutique real estate firm in Chicago w...

In this insightful episode of Stash Cast, host Stash sits down with John Wijtenburg to unpack his journey through the financial crisis, commercial real estate, and building scalable businesses.

John shares hard-earned wisdom from scaling an eight-property hotel portfolio to now helping real estate entrepreneurs break past growth ceilings. Whether you're in hospitality or any investment-focused business, John’s approach to systems, ...

🚀 How Not to Screw Up Your Startup – Hard-Earned Advice from VC Andrew Ackerman

In this episode of Stash Cast, Andrew Ackerman is back with raw, practical startup advice drawn from 70+ investments, 100+ coached founders, and two startup exits. He shares the real reason most founders fail—and what he’s doing about it with his new book A Novel Approach to Startups.

📘 This is not your average business book. Inspired by The Goal, Andre...

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Jake and Stash dive deep into the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, mental health, and staying authentic in the creator economy. From navigating the chaos of brand building to the discipline required to stay consistent, this episode is a must-watch for creatives, business owners, and anyone chasing passion over paycheck.

🎙️ Key Topics Covered:

The importance of consistency in building a ...

Unlocking U.S. Real Estate for Global Investors | Stash Cast ft. Amresh Singh of HomeAbroad

🎙 In this episode of Stash Cast, Stash Geleszinski sits down with Amresh Singh, founder and CEO of HomeAbroad, to unpack how he's opening up the U.S. real estate market to foreign investors—and soon, to domestic ones too.

Amresh shares how HomeAbroad acts as a one-stop shop for international investors, providing everything from AI-powered p...

Inside the Evolution of Multifamily Brokerage | The Stash Cast with George Tikijian

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Stash sits down with George Tikijian — a commercial real estate veteran with 40+ years of experience — to dive deep into the evolution of multifamily brokerage, entrepreneurship, and building a resilient real estate career.

George shares his journey from nearly becoming a banker to accidentally falling into apartment...

From $8B in Sales to a Legacy of Integrity: How Michael Bull Built a Commercial Real Estate Empire

In this episode of Stash Cast, we sit down with the legendary Michael Bull — founder of Bull Realty, host of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, and a powerhouse in brokerage, training, and thought leadership in CRE.

Michael shares his story of building a firm rooted in integrity, breaking away from national firms to create a broke...

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Karl Krakoff shares his journey from healthcare strategy executive to multifamily real estate operator in Washington State. With over 100 units under management, Karl walks us through how he transitioned from live-in flips to full-scale developments and value-add multifamily investments—while navigating the complexities of zoning laws, rent control, and managing operational expenses.

🎙️ Key Insig...

Multifamily Market Meltdown or Opportunity? 2024 Insights with Ryan Smyth

Ryan Smyth is back for his second appearance on Stash Cast—and he’s bringing sharp insights on the current real estate market, investment strategies, and what lies ahead. In this episode, we dig into the seismic shifts in multifamily real estate, from investor behavior and underwriting discipline to how the Trump administration's proposed tariffs and economic...

Revolutionizing Housing with Steel Frame & Mag Board | Stash Cast with Keith Lewis

🏡 In this episode of Stash Cast, we sit down with Keith Lewis, founder of the Carbon Neutral Growth Fund, to explore an innovative approach to real estate development using steel frame construction and magnesium oxide board (Mag Board). Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Keith shares how he’s disrupting the market with hurricane-proof, fire-resistan...

In this episode, Stash Geleszinski sits down with tax lawyer and real estate investor Brian Boyd to dive deep into how boring investments like real estate, tax strategy, and whole life insurance can lead to financial freedom. From managing 33 doors to crafting the genius concept of “The Slow Man’s 1031 Exchange,” Brian shares his journey from introverted attorney to bestselling author and sought-after speaker.

In this episode of Stash Cast, I sit down with David Atkinson, a tech entrepreneur, real estate investor, and brain cancer survivor, to discuss The Resiliency Code—a powerful framework designed to help high performers overcome burnout, navigate life’s biggest challenges, and build lasting success.David shares his near-death experiences, the secrets of failing forward, and how alignment—not chasing—creates real wealth. He also break...