The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing

In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Kevin Bupp—real estate investor, bestselling author of The Cash Flow Investor, and host of the Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast. With more than $500 million in transactions and a portfolio spanning 14 states, Kevin has seen the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Kevin shares how he got his start tending bar at 19 ...

In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Tim Francis, founder of Great Assistant. Tim has helped over 800 entrepreneurs and investors hire trusted, high-level domestic executive assistants—not virtual assistants overseas, but real partners who become an extension of you.

Tim’s story is remarkable. From losing $350K in the 2008 crash, to developing a rare illness that left h...

In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Joe Fulvio of CAMA Plan, a leading firm in self-directed retirement accounts. Joe brings decades of experience in strategic marketing and distribution across multiple industries and now helps investors use self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s to unlock new opportunities.

We break down what “true self-direction” really means, how real estat...

In this episode, I welcome back Gerry Delang, founder of End Tax Problems Now, a firm he started in 2001 to help individuals and businesses resolve complex IRS issues. Gerry is who I call the “stress reliever”, because when you’re facing the most feared collection agency in the world, you need someone who knows how to fight back and win.

We talk about what really happens when you get that dreaded IRS let...

In this solo cast, I’m bringing you behind the scenes of our In the Trenches Bootcamp and sharing the questions I ask every attendee—and the surprising answers I keep getting. Too many investors set goals but stop short of executing, and that’s what holds them back.

As you watch this episode, I challenge you to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start treating your goals as committed plans backed by c...

In this Wicked Smart Master’s Class, I sit down with Joe Jensen—a thrill-seeker turned real estate investor who scaled from 5 to 34 units in less than two years. Joe’s story takes us from growing up on a rural ranch in Utah, to a decade in door-to-door sales, to building a diverse real estate portfolio that gave him the freedom to raise his kids and live life on his terms.

Joe shares how divorce reshaped...

In this Wicked Smart Master’s Class, I sit down once again with Adam Carroll—internationally recognized financial literacy expert, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Shred Method.

Adam has been a repeat guest on our podcast because every time he joins us, he brings fresh strategies and insights that help our community accelerate their journey to financial freedom. In this episode, Adam...

In this episode, I’m joined by Shaun Farr, President of Landvoice, a leading real estate technology and data firm that’s been helping investors and agents find profitable off-market deals since 1991.

Shaun shares exactly how Landvoice sources its unique lists that include pre-foreclosures, for-sale-by-owners, expired listings, and a brand-new distressed properties dataset—and why these tools give you an ...

In this Wicked Smart Master’s Class, I sit down with Jason Abell—speaker, coach, and co-founder of Rewire, to talk about what it really takes to make a sustainable transition from W-2 life to entrepreneurial freedom. Jason spent over two decades in the mortgage industry before answering the deeper calling to help others grow through mindset transformation.

We unpack the difference between skillset and mi...

In this episode, I sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Rob Chavez, CEO of Caza Group and founder of the GRID Investor Network. Rob’s built a vertically integrated real estate business spanning sales, construction, private lending, investments, and property management—and he didn’t do it by doing everything himself.

Rob walks us through his transition from solopreneur to CEO, the hard less...

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Jason Wojo, CEO and owner of Lifeonaire, to explore how real estate investors and entrepreneurs can build businesses that truly support the lifestyle they want—not enslave them. From earning a PhD to leaving science for flipping houses, Jason’s journey is anything but ordinary. He shares how he transitioned from rehabbing homes to coaching others on creating vision-driven busine...

Welcome to another FamilyCast episode! Today, we’re sitting down with Steve Kinsley and Chuck Bingham, two associates in the Smart Real Estate Coach community who’ve teamed up to build their real estate business using creative financing strategies. Steve and Chuck share their journeys from ministry and design careers into the real estate investing world, and how they’re leveraging subject-to deals and lease purchases t...

In this week’s Wicked Smart Master’s Class, we welcome Deidre Quinn, 22-year real estate veteran and founder of The Deidre Quinn Team at eXp Realty. Deidre is more than just a top-producing agent—she’s a forward-thinking entrepreneur, podcast host, media contributor, and coach who thrives on building relationships, amplifying her voice through content, and staying ahead of industry trends.

In this conver...

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Rick Marotto, a High 6 Associate in the Wicked Smart Community, who shares his incredible journey from healthcare professional to real estate investor. Rick and his wife Linda initially ventured into house flipping as a means to secure their retirement, only to face roadblocks, setbacks, and disappointing coaching. But their story didn’t end there.

After a rough s...

In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Tait Duryea, a seasoned airline pilot turned real estate investor and the founder of Turbine Capital. We explore how he’s helping fellow pilots and high-income professionals break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck grind by building generational wealth through alternative investments.

Tait unpacks why he launched a priv...

In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, we’re sitting down again with Leo Kanell, founder of Seven Figures Funding, for a powerful masterclass on how to strategically access business credit and funding—even if you’re just getting started.

Leo breaks down how real estate investors and entrepreneurs can use personal and business credit the right way to unlock capital, avoid common pitfalls,...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by negotiation expert Tom Zeeb, and we’re diving straight into the skills that make or break deals. From his near-death experience in 2001 to closing hundreds of transactions, Tom shares the real-world tools and mindset shifts that helped him go from broke to building financial freedom through real estate.

We talk about the art of negotiation, how to create true confide...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer—Air Force veteran, real estate investor, mentor, and the founder of the Ideal Wealth Grower system. Axel shares how he transitioned from corporate life to full-time real estate investor, scaling a portfolio across multiple states and countries while helping others achieve true time freedom.

We dive deep into remote investing strategies, mindset...

In this mid-year solo episode, I’m getting real with you—no guests, no fluff. Just a straight talk on why you might be the one holding yourself back in real estate right now. It’s not the market. It’s not the economy. It’s not the tools. It’s how you’re thinking, what you’re prioritizing, and whether or not you’re actually committed to your escape plan.

I unpack why now—yes, now—is one of the best times ...