The Your Life! Your Terms! Show
Tom & Nick Karadza founded Rock Star Real Estate Inc. after quitting their jobs in the Software industry to "go it alone" in the world of real estate investing. Together with their team they've now worked on thousands of investments and over a billion dollars of income properties in Canada. On this show they chat real estate, business building, the economy, bitcoin, nutrition, fitness and anything else to help us all live life on our own terms.
Episodes
On this episode of The Your Life. Your Terms. Show, we sit down with Todd O'Donnell of Desjardins Insurance to hear his incredible story of walking away from the traditional 9-5 grind to carve his own path. Todd shares how he built his business from the ground up—literally—by knocking on over 4,000 doors. We dive into the mindset shifts, the hustle, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're thinking about leavin...
In this episode of Rock Star Live, we’re diving into some big-picture stuff that every investor should be thinking about right now. We break down why artificial intelligence is inherently deflationary—and what that means for asset prices, inflation, and your investment strategy. Plus, we tackle the important difference between speculating on real estate versus investing in it. If you’re relying on appreciation alone, you might be p...
In this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show, Tom and Nick Karadza dive into the current state of Canada—from the upcoming federal election to what’s really happening with the economy. They unpack key trends, share insights on government spending, interest rates, and inflation, and break down what all of it means for Canadian real estate investors. If you’re wondering where the market is headed and how to position yourself mo...
Matt James has one of the most creative and inspiring real estate journeys we’ve ever heard. In this episode, he shares how he started investing, snowballed his portfolio by house hacking and buying multiple homes on a single street in Orangeville, launched his own HVAC company, and eventually became a licensed realtor and real estate coach with the Rock Star team.
Now, at just 33 years old, Matt’s built multiple income streams, exi...
On this episode of The Your Life. Your Terms. Show, Lyn Alden is back to break down what’s really happening with inflation, global trade, the U.S. debt spiral—and how it all impacts Canada.
We dig into tariffs, GDP, AI, and why the current system is broken, plus where things might be headed next.
From walking into a boxing gym at 17 to winning the Canadian Super Middleweight title, John Michael Bianco shares his inspiring rise through amateur and pro boxing. We chat about his early losses, training mindset, fighting for Team Canada, managing full-time work with full-time fighting—and why mindset, recovery, and a good team matter more than ever. Also: water loading, rice cakes, fight week routines, and wild moments in the ri...
If you’ve ever felt like life is getting harder no matter how much you work, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.
In this episode, Anthony sits down with Joe Bryan, creator of the viral video 'What's The Problem' to unpack the real reason everything feels broken—from housing and inflation to burnout and political division. Joe explains how a broken money system is quietly rigging the game, distorting every part ...
In the episode, Tom sits down with Joey (@JoeyTweeets on X) to talk about Canada’s new Prime Minister, trade wars, Bitaxes, and why the future might just belong to the plebs.
They cover everything from the Canadian dollar to building a decentralized future—and yes, someone literally dropped off ribeye steaks mid-podcast.
It's always fiery and fun with Joey!
In this episode, we bring our team member Tim Hong to talk about his journey in business and how he is focused on building his Property Management Company - KTProperty.ca
From growing up in a real estate-investing family to building a career in mortgages and financing, Lorenzo Podda has seen it all.
In this episode, we dive into his journey—from tagging along on rental property visits as a kid to launching his own student rental business in university, and eventually joining one of Canada’s top mortgage brokerages.
Lorenzo shares the lessons he learned about hard work, investing, and navigati...
Sonja Skye’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. As a single mother of three young daughters, she was faced with overwhelming challenges but refused to give up.
On this episode of The Your Life Your Terms Show, Sonja shares her incredible transformation—from discovering real estate investing and joining Rock Star as a member to building a portfolio of cash-flowing properties with rent-to-own and student rental strategies.
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Sean is a portfolio manager focused on the Warren Buffet principles of value investing. We discuss his capital allocation approach, what inflation really means, how technology is changing the investment game & what he thinks the biggest thing which separates the financial position of Canadians is. He's had a track record of success for his clients so it was interesting to get his thoughts and the reasoning behind them.
On this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show Tom & Nick sit down to take a look at what's happening in the economy, and how U.S. tariffs could/will impact Canadians. Plus, they break down the Bitcoin Real Asset Strategy "BREAS".
This is just a taste of what we'll be covering on April 12 at The Your Life. Your Terms. Event. Full event details and tickets are available at https://www.yourlifeyourtermsevent.com/
On this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show we chat with Tomer Strolight about Bitcoin and how it's become a trustless system for a more just world. You can find Tomer's amazing, in-depth, thought-provoking articles on Medium: https://tomerstrolight.medium.com/deep-takes-on-bitcoin-e210b861c01b and on Bitcoin Magazine's website here: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/tomer-strolight . You can follow Tomer on X @TomerStrol...
In this episode of The Your Life. Your Terms. Show, we sit down with Robin Valadares from Financially Fulfilled Physio to discuss why financial education is crucial for physiotherapists and other private healthcare workers. Robin shares his step-by-step approach to guiding clients toward financial freedom and independence. We also explore the current issues in our educational and financial systems and practical solutions to help he...
Carlos Rodrigues is an experienced real estate investor from Canada who now focuses exclusively on the U.S. market, Cleveland specifically. On this episode of the Your Life! Your Terms! Show we go through his journey, lessons learned, successes and more. He occasionally does small tours with investors down into Ohio to share what he's learned. You can find Carlo on Instagram @CashFlowCarlos, on Facebook at CashFlowCarlosOffi...
In this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show, we chat with Nathan Fitzsimmons, founder of The Bitcoin Mentor, about how Bitcoin restores hope, optimism, and long-term thinking while challenging the fiat system’s nihilism.
We cover real estate fundamentals, combining Bitcoin and real estate, the decline in first-world living standards, Canadian taxes, and the world’s biggest financial scam. Can Canada grow out of its economic ...
In this episode of The Your Life. Your Terms. Show, we sit down with Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast co-host Daniel Foch to break down the biggest real estate opportunities in Canada today. We discuss the "missing middle," infill development, how to outcompete big condo developers, and why municipalities are making it easier to build. Daniel also shares strategies for young investors, when it’s better to rent vs. ow...
Ian and Stevie Folkes began their real estate journey in their 40s as busy parents of four, struggling to save after covering the bills. Over the years, they’ve built and managed an impressive portfolio, including rent-to-owns, student rentals, long-term holds, cottages, and even a Costa Rica vacation property. While they’ve sold many properties, their experience spans multiple strategies that have transformed their financial futur...
In this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show, we chat with Douglas Hoyes a licensed Insolvency Trustee.
He's been working with Canadians who are restructuring debt for decades and has seen multiple economic cycles good and bad. We wanted to check in on what he's seeing these days, how Canadians are navigating the current economy and some common financial traps people can fall into.
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