Skip the Lines Podcast, with Jonathan Mitchell
I interview experts in their field.
Episodes
What separates those who dream about success from those who actually build it
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes Carson Trujillo, co-founder of Whitewater Commercial Real Estate. Carson shares his incredible journey from growing up in Kentucky and selling mattresses on Craigslist to becoming a top commercial real estate broker in San Diego. With humor and raw honesty, Carson reveals how the...
Is San Diego’s affordable housing crisis solvable, or are we destined to price out the next generation?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Thomas DeFranco, Director of Policy at the San Diego Housing Commission, for a deep dive into the city’s affordable housing challenges and opportunities. Thomas sheds light on the intricacies of Section 8 housing, federal subsidies, and the role of...
What does it take to leave a traditional job, face down fear, and build a thriving real estate business from scratch?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with entrepreneur and real estate investor Oliver Davis. Originally from France, Oliver moved to the U.S. and dove headfirst into real estate, evolving from ADU development to wholesaling high-ticket properties. His story highlights the re...
Can your mindset design your life as powerfully as blueprints design a building?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes Heather Medina, the dynamic founder of ArchiDev Studio, to discuss the intersection of architecture, personal resilience, and city-building.
Heather dives deep into the challenges of being a woman in construction, navigating San Diego’s evolving zoning laws, and leading a desig...
How do you build a thriving real estate business in a saturated market without sacrificing authenticity or trust?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes San Diego native and luxury real estate powerhouse Trent Cady. From growing up surfing the shores of Del Mar to closing multi-million-dollar deals, Trent shares how a deep local knowledge and data-driven mindset helped him modernize the real es...
What if the darkest moment in your life was the doorway to your biggest opportunity?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate powerhouse Alissa Anderson. Alissa reveals how she turned personal setbacks into a multistate investment empire. From Minnesota to Memphis, and now thriving in San Diego, Alissa gets real about mentorship, financial loss, mastermind groups, mindset rewiri...
What if the key to long-term success is simply refusing to quit, no matter how many times you start over?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Gray Murphy, a world traveler turned real estate mogul, to unpack her unique journey from flight attendant in Dubai to co-founding a thriving property management company in San Diego.
Inspired by Gray’s story? Share this episode with a fellow go-g...
What would happen if you traded your comfort zone for unstoppable grit?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jacob Davenport interviews Jonathan Mitchell. Jonathan shares how his upbringing instilled grit and resilience, two traits that now define his real estate journey. Through stories of struggle, sacrifice, and wins, he paints a realistic picture of the grind behind the glamour.
Your network is your net worth — star...
What if your struggles weren’t setbacks, but blueprints for building others?
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Briton Davis. Briton shares his remarkable journey from a humble Kansas town to becoming a powerhouse business consultant for contractors and trade professionals. His perspective? Real growth comes from turning personal trials into teachable systems for others.
Take Briton’s lead — g...
What happens when a 3D printing visionary dives into the world of boutique short-term rentals?
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Brayden Moreno — founder of Robo 3D and co-founder of TUMO Stays, a boutique short-term rental (STR) management company. Brayden opens up about how his passion for business led him from educational 3D printing to a new chapter in pro...
Can obsession really be the secret to building generational wealth?
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell is joined by none other than real estate entrepreneur, investor, and mindset machine Sacha Garnicki. From his humble beginnings in Paris to flipping multimillion-dollar homes in Silicon Valley, Sacha shares how being “obsessed” became his superpower. With hard-won wisdom, he unpacks what it really means to...
How can focusing on helping others be the biggest game-changer in your business and life?
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Yonah Weiss, a true powerhouse in the cost segregation space and a well-known voice on LinkedIn. Yonah shares his incredible journey from being a teacher to becoming a real estate and tax savings expert, saving clients billions of dollars through strategic cost segregat...
“That’s Not a Distressed Property—It’s a Goldmine!”
What if distressed properties were the hidden gems of urban revival?
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell joins Bruce Bean’s show to talk about his journey from leading a multi-million-dollar solar company to transforming the urban landscape of San Diego through real estate development. With a passion rooted in ownership, affordability, and community transfor...
🤔 What if your biggest failure was actually the seed for your greatest project? 🚧💡
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate developer and artist Aaron Yassin, diving deep into the world of design-centric development. Broadcasting from Brooklyn, Aaron shares how his artistic roots and obsession with architecture uniquely position him in the real estate world.
Are you passionate about s...
🤔 Could the simplest path to solving the housing crisis be right in our own backyards? 🌿🏘️
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell dives deep into the world of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with the trailblazer himself, Kol Peterson. From his early days building Portland’s first legal ADU to becoming a national thought leader, Kol shares his journey, highlighting the environmental and economic power of ADUs...
What happens when a faith-filled Marine trades his combat boots for closing deals? 🤔🏡
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits Adrian Quijano. Adrian Quijano’s story is one of grit, growth, and God. From a small Pacific Island near Guam to becoming the #1 agent on the #1 eXp Realty team in the world, Adrian shares his incredible journey through military service, emotional hardship, and his rise through the...
How do you lead teenagers toward greatness—on and off the field? 👟📣
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with longtime friend and Granite Hills High School head football coach, Kellan Cobbs. From growing up in East County to leading his alma mater to multiple championships, Kellan shares his journey from being a 23-year-old rookie coach to building one of the most dominant high school programs in ...
How Can Hard Work Make You Smarter? 🤔🔥
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate broker and syndicator Jordan Lee. From his beginnings in door-to-door sales to building a real estate empire, Jordan shares how hard work, discipline, and smart networking paved his path to success. He discusses the pivotal moments in his career, from learning about syndication through Clubhouse to closing...
❓ What’s the #1 fear holding you back from achieving your dreams? 🧗♂️🔥
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with the inspiring Justin Maina—speaker, coach, outdoorsman, and former American Ninja Warrior competitor. From his experiences on Beast Games and American Ninja Warrior to coaching others in breaking free from limiting beliefs.
Take action today! What’s one fear you can challenge yourself t...
❓ What’s the secret to mastering relationships, personal development, and success in real estate? 🤔
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with longtime friend and title industry expert Jeremy Coombs. From high school memories to professional growth, Jeremy shares his journey in the real estate and title insurance industry. He dives into the importance of relationships, personal development, and the ...
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