The Collective Genius Podcast
The CG Podcast is the go-to resource for active real estate investors looking to scale their business to the next level. Tune in as the nation’s top real estate investors share their success stories the game-changing decisions that shaped their journey how they turned failures into valuable learning experiences. Whether you're aiming to grow your portfolio, refine your strategy, or gain insights from industry leaders, this podcast delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to accelerate your success.
Episodes
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Alan Stein Jr.—keynote speaker, performance coach, and former NBA trainer—to unpack what elite athletes and elite entrepreneurs have in common. Alan has trained superstars like Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant, and now he helps business leaders unlock that same mindset, discipline, and execution in their companies.
We dive deep...
In this live episode recorded at our Q2 event in Clearwater Beach, I sit down with CG CEO member Casey Ryan from Las Vegas, a real estate investor who’s turning heads with his tech-forward approach. Casey dives deep into how he’s scaled a lean but powerful business through systems, automation, and strategic investments—not just in properties, but in relationships and knowledge.
From his t...
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Mike Zlotnik—veteran real estate fund manager, CEO of TF Management Group, and host of the Big Mike Fund Podcast. Mike brings over 24 years of investing experience and pulls back the curtain on what’s actually working in today’s high-rate, high-uncertainty environment. Whether you’re syndicating, operating, or deploying capital, this conversation is loa...
In this episode of the CG Live Podcast, I’m joined by Tim McGarvey, a real estate investor based in Napa, California, who virtually operates a thriving wholesaling and flipping business in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Recorded live at our Q2 CG event in Clearwater Beach, Tim shares how his remote team succeeds across the country, the intentional culture that fuels their growth, and how they’ve carved a marketing ad...
In this energizing episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Marcus Crigler—CEO of ProudHouse and CG member turned team lead—to unpack the hard-earned lessons behind building a business that doesn’t break you. Marcus gets candid about the early chaos of solopreneurship, the emotional toll of poor systems, and the turning point that helped him shift from hustling operator to confident CEO.
In this episode of the CG Live Podcast, I sit down with Joseph Back—an unstoppable force in the real estate investment space who’s scaled from a modest 65 deals a year to nearly 450 across multiple states. Recorded live at our Q2 CG Premiere and CEO meetings in Clearwater Beach, Florida, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on scaling strategically, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a brand with i...
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Eddie Speed, founder of NoteSchool and a pioneer in the seller-finance note space. With 45 years of experience and over 50,000 seller-financed notes under his belt, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table—especially for landlords and investors struggling to make their rentals pencil in today’s market. We talk about why rental returns have declin...
We’re back with another CG Live session recorded at our Q2 event in Clearwater Beach, Florida—and this one’s packed with value. I sat down with Joshua Swart, a Charlotte-based builder with a killer mustache and an even sharper strategy for scaling construction operations. Josh walks us through how he transitioned from outsourcing to building his own in-house construction company and what that’s done for his bottom lin...
In this powerful episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Burrell, the mastermind behind Batch Services, to explore his evolution from real estate wholesaler to tech entrepreneur. Jesse shares how a need to solve problems within his own investing business led to the birth of Batch Skip Tracing, eventually evolving into a full suite of SaaS tools that culminated in a major acquisition by PropStre...
In this compelling live episode from Clearwater Beach, Florida, I sit down with CJ Moss, a dynamic real estate wholesaler with a bold vision: to build the largest wholesaling operation in the country. We explore his journey from athlete to entrepreneur, his no-fluff approach to leadership, and why he believes wholesaling is not just a stepping stone—it can be a long-term legacy business.
CJ shares how st...
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with David Lecko, founder of DealMachine, for a deep dive into how he transformed a simple personal solution into a powerful real estate tech platform. We explore how DealMachine started as an app to automate mailing letters to property owners and grew into a comprehensive lead generation tool serving investors nationwide. David opens up about the pivotal mo...
In this special episode of the Collective Genius Live Podcast, I sit down with Jeremiah Dalton just before he steps on stage at our CG Select event in Sarasota. Jeremiah, a high-end fix-and-flip investor from Long Island, opens up about his powerful journey of personal and professional growth—from navigating a crisis in 2022 to transforming himself physically and mentally, and becoming a more effective leader and mark...
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I had the pleasure of catching up with Caleb Pearson—real estate investor, software creator, and master delegator from Charleston, South Carolina. From closing short sales at the bottom of the market to building a diversified real estate empire, Caleb walks us through his entrepreneurial evolution. We explore his early success in retail, his bold leap into flipping and...
In this live episode of the Collective Genius podcast, recorded at the CG Select and Elevate event in Sarasota, I sit down with one of my favorite humans, Jesús Toledo. Jesús, co-founder of 8020 REI, shares his incredible journey from real estate investor to data and marketing powerhouse. We dive into how he and his partner Felipe built a business that helps investors close more deals using predictive data and custom ...
Welcome back to the Collective Genius Podcast. I’m your host, Leon Barnes, and in this episode, I’m joined by CG member Chris Miles from Money Ripples. Chris shares how he broke free from traditional financial advising to become a financially independent real estate investor—not once, but twice. We unpack why many investors stay stuck in transactional income, how to transition to building true passive cash flow, and h...
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with real estate investor Casey Gregersen, who shares his incredible journey from a Wyoming kid dreaming of being a sports announcer to scaling a successful real estate investment business across multiple states. We unpack how Casey transitioned from oil and gas engineering into full-time real estate, leveraging his unique advantages in overlooked markets li...
In this live edition of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sat down with Fuquan Bilal, founder of NNG Capital Fund, to dive deep into the world of raising private capital and scaling smartly in real estate. Broadcasting straight from our Sarasota event, this episode brings an insider look at what it takes to structure and grow a capital-raising business the right way—without cutting corners.
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Lon Welsh, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur from Denver, Colorado. Lon takes us on his remarkable journey from aspiring radiologist to founder of Colorado's largest independent real estate brokerage, Your Castle Real Estate. We dive deep into how he strategically scaled his business, navigated the 2008 financial crisis, and transitioned into launching...
In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, recorded straight from our CG Select and CG Elevate event in Sarasota, I sit down with mainstage presenter Tommy Harr. Tommy shares his evolution from inspecting homes in Columbus, Ohio, to flipping them—and eventually scaling a multimillion-dollar real estate business. His story is filled with grit, growth, and game-changing insights for anyone navigating the hig...
In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with longtime CG member Bryan Driscoll, a real estate investor, digital marketing expert, and author of The Goodness Game. Bryan shares how he went from hustling SEO gigs before sunrise to building a lead generation company that serves real estate investors nationwide. More than business, though, Bryan opens up about a powerful moment of personal transformat...
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