HERO Capital Raising Show

Discover what does it take to grow from humble beginnings to over $260 million in real estate acquisitions and more than $150 million in capital raised. 

In this powerhouse episode, Tom Berry pulls back the curtain on his journey—starting with nothing and scaling into a diversified portfolio spanning single-family homes, multifamily, office, retail, and note investing. He shares the real-world lessons from decades in the trenches, t...

Discover how does it take to raise $80 million and build a $500 million real estate portfolio. 

In this powerhouse episode, Steven Pesavento shares how he went from flipping homes to structuring sophisticated equity and credit offerings for institutional-grade multifamily deals. He breaks down his investment philosophy—centering around asymmetric risk-reward—and dives into how he builds deep trust with investors through storytelling...

Discover what’s inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that has real estate investors buzzing—and CPAs scrambling to update their playbooks. 

In this special episode, Tim Mai sits down with tax strategist Jennifer Semien, CPA, to break down the powerful new tax advantages real estate investors can leverage immediately. From massive deductions on vehicles and equipment to changes in depreciation and cost segregation rules, Jen...

How to raise close to $100 million for real estate—and build an empire that spans multifamily, Class A student housing, and partnerships across the globe? 

In this high-energy episode, Nizan Mosery shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a New York real estate family to flipping houses in Florida, and now leading large-scale acquisitions and capital raising efforts worldwide. Nizan reveals his intentional approach to networ...

Discover how a veteran mortgage broker trades Wall Street for real estate syndications—and builds a $4M capital raising business in just 12 months. 

In this episode, David Priest reveals his remarkable journey from surviving cancer to launching one of the most investor-friendly programs in the market: the Principal Protection Program. David unpacks the hard lessons learned from losing money on his first deal, the mindset that made h...

Can you really raise millions of dollars for diverse asset classes—using only LinkedIn? In this game-changing episode, Nick Stromwall shares how he raised over $6 million in just two years, built a presence that attracts capital daily, and positioned himself across multifamily, industrial, and oil & gas investments. He unpacks the simple content strategies that built trust fast, the mindset shift that helped him start without a...

What does it take to scale from zero to over $52 million in self-storage assets in just six years? 

In this insightful episode, Joe Downs reveals how he raised $15 million and built a portfolio of over 20 self-storage facilities by mastering off-market deals, partnering strategically, and adapting to market conditions. He breaks down his transition from multifamily to self-storage, explains how he built a vertically integrated team ...

What does it take to raise over $100 million in just four years—while building a portfolio that spans more than $2 billion across real estate, debt, and business acquisitions? 

In this powerhouse episode, Sam Silverman, founder of Silverman Capital, lays it all out. From leaving corporate America to mastering capital raising at scale, Sam shares why he focuses on operator selection over deal structure, how he aligns interests with i...

How does a former restaurateur and retail franchisee pivot into managing nearly $19M in real estate assets? 

In this compelling episode, Brian Plumer shares his journey from struggling to sell his first fix-and-flip in 2008 to now owning over 1,000 units across multifamily and self-storage. Hear how a pandemic pivot, relentless learning, and hands-on experience led him to raise capital, partner on syndications, and build Litmus Capi...

What does it take to raise $3 million in a single day—without paid ads or a giant team? 

In this electrifying episode of the Hero Capital Show, Nate Lambert shares how he went from flipping single-family homes to raising over $23 million and acquiring $67M+ in multifamily and land development assets—all while juggling life as a single dad of five. Nate breaks down his full capital-raising system, including how he used 12 v...

What if your capital-raising success wasn’t about who you knew—but how you show up online? 

In this episode of the Hero Capital Show, Dr. Adam Gower—real estate crowdfunding pioneer, author of five books, and architect behind $500M+ raised shares the exact philosophy and framework that has helped his client's control over $35B in AUM. 

From the origins of real estate syndication to today’s digital-first capital environment, Dr. ...

What happens when a burned-out single-family flipper pivots—and builds a $75M self-storage empire? 

In this episode, discover how Travis Ryan Baucom shares how he transitioned from managing 400+ single-family deals to building and syndicating scalable self-storage facilities across Texas and Oklahoma. You'll hear the full story of how he achieved a 154% return for investors in just 18 months, his strategies for sourcing mom-and...

From zero to over $7M in self-storage assets—discover how two powerhouse women did it. In this insightful episode of the Hero Capital Show, Christy Brock and Margot Kennedy of WIIRE reveal how they pivoted from multifamily to self-storage and built a thriving commercial real estate portfolio—all while raising over $14M in capital. 

They break down their path from early missteps to mastering capital raises, securing seller-financed d...

How did one fund manager raise $7.5M+ from strangers on LinkedIn—without paid ads or a prior network?

In this episode discover how Nishant Sondhi, founder of Sondi Capital Group, built a thriving Fund of Funds business in just 15 months—by mastering LinkedIn. Nishant shares exactly how he leveraged outbound strategy, consistent content creation, and powerful storytelling to attract high-level W2 investors working at Fortu...

What if you started in real estate at 18 and built an empire worth over $575 million? 

In this powerful episode of the Hero Capital Show, Tim Mai sits down with Brian Baniqued, a second-generation real estate broker and dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans multifamily syndications, office complexes, retail centers, and even modular development. 

Brian shares how he went from organizing papers in his mom’s real...

What does it take to scale from maxed-out credit cards to a $250 million self-storage empire? 

Discover how Fernando Angelucci reveals the exact strategies that helped him raise over $30 million, close 54+ deals across 24 states, and dominate one of the most overlooked asset classes in commercial real estate. 

You'll learn why self-storage outperforms multifamily in risk-adjusted returns, how Fernando builds high-octane investor...

Discover how a world-traveling gold miner turns mobile home park wizard? 

In this power-packed episode, Bryce Robertson—owner of 23 mobile home parks and leader of $75M in assets—unpacks how he engineered a staggering 300% portfolio growth in a single year. 

Discover why Bryce ditched traditional asset classes for the overlooked powerhouse of mobile home parks, how his vertically integrated model drives cash flow from day one—even at...

What if you could turn cold LinkedIn leads into million-dollar LP investors on autopilot? 

Discover how Pascal Wagner, a former VC at Techstars who deployed $150M into 300+ startups, reveals how he transitioned from chasing unicorns to building a rock-solid, six-figure passive income stream through real estate and alternative investments. 

Tune in to discover the exact funnel Pascal uses to generate 10–20 accredited leads per week, w...

Discover how Jean Paul Szita, CEO of BEO Investments, takes us on a deep dive into the world of international real estate investment.

With over 25 years of experience and a $1.2 billion portfolio, Jean Paul reveals his insights on the art of building long-term relationships with high-net-worth investors, the complexities of cross-border investment strategies, and how to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving market...