The Captain Curt Show
Welcome to The Captain Curt Show where we talk about real estate investing, business, and building wealth. We hope to educate, inspire and prove that anyone can succeed if they are willing to put in the work and go all in on themselves.
Episodes
What if the key to financial freedom wasn’t more hours worked—but smarter assets owned?
In this episode, Alexio Barbara (@cashflowalexio), commercial broker at Bridge Point Realty Inc., reveals how he went from a lifeguard stand in Oceanside to building a multifamily portfolio worth $18M. He shares the wins, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him escape the rat race and build lasting wealth.
Here’s what we cover:
- The leap fro...
What if the only thing separating a struggling business from massive revenue was a smarter sales system?
In this episode, Dacoda Londhair (@dacodalondhair), founder of Speed2Close, unpacks the proven methods for generating leads, running profitable ads, and closing sales at the highest level. He also highlights the overlooked connection between health and sales performance—why staying sharp physically keeps you sharp in business.
Key...
On The Captain Curt Show, host Curt Marker asks a big question: Is flipping houses dead in today’s market? To unpack it, he’s joined by Austin Cole, a San Diego real estate investor who has flipped 75+ houses with his father while also building rentals and Airbnb income streams.
This episode dives into:
- Is flipping still profitable in 2025? The truth about margins, ARVs, and market timing
- Contractor challenges: what to d...
In this solo episode of The Captain Curt Show, I take you back to 2015 when I was making just $48,000 a year as an airline pilot and decided to take the leap into real estate. With only $17,500 in savings, an FHA loan, and a little help from my in-laws, I bought my very first property—a duplex in Vista, California—that completely changed my financial future.
I break down step by step how I:
- Negotiated $60,000 off the as...
Is Airbnb Already Dead? The Truth About managing your own property
Airbnb isn’t what it used to be. With rising competition, stricter regulations, and guests demanding hotel-quality experiences, the days of casual “hobby hosting” are over. So where does the real opportunity in hospitality investing lie?
In this episode of The Captain Curt Show, Curt Marker sits down with Evan Rundle, founder of Noviq, to unpack why small-time Airbnb ...
What if you could turn 50 views into millions—without chasing trends or losing your authenticity?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Brandon Fortino, founder of Short Form Pros, who went from filming high school promo videos to helping founders and creators dominate their industries through content. From Jakarta to running a high-output media agency in San Diego, Brandon unpacks the exact mindset, frameworks, and tools tha...
What if your exit wasn’t the end—but the beginning of your best investments?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with his coworker and longtime friend Nathan Leathers, a business owner who successfully exited his company and turned his profits into a growing Section 8 real estate portfolio. Nathan’s journey is proof that you don’t need to chase trends—you just need a plan, patience, and the guts to follow through.
They talk ...
What if the easiest deals are the ones no one else is even looking at?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Cole Ruud-Johnson, a real estate wholesaler who built a $20M+ off-market empire from cold calls, consistent follow-up, and creative seller conversations. He’s the founder of Easy Button Real Estate and leads a fast-growing community on Skool called Off Market Method.
They get into the weeds of offer structure, VA system...
What if the pursuit of success is what’s holding you back?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Kassidy Warren, a San Diego-based investor and podcast host who built a $13M real estate portfolio starting with a $35 Airbnb listing. But after years of hustle, construction chaos, and ignoring his health, Kassidy hit burnout—and realized he’d built a business he no longer loved.
They unpack real estate strategies (why he says cas...
What if losing everything was exactly what you needed to gain perspective—and purpose?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Mike Morawski, a Chicago-born investor who’s controlled over $450M in real estate, served 8 years in federal prison, and came out more focused than ever. Mike’s now a coach, author, and founder of My Core Intentions—helping others build short-term cash flow and long-term wealth through multifamily inves...
What if you could build generational wealth—starting in your own backyard?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Chris Luna, a San Diego-based real estate developer who turned a single ADU project into over 45,000 sq ft of active development. From flipping houses to scaling multifamily deals, Chris unpacks the exact mindset, mentorship, and community that helped him grow fast and build smart.
They dive into real numbers,...
What if your doctor actually knew your goals — and helped you live longer to reach them?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Dr. Adam Silberman, a functional medicine expert specializing in longevity, to unpack what truly drives optimal health. They go deep on blood work, burnout, stress, sleep, hormone health, and what it really takes to feel your best in your 40s and beyond.
Dr. Adam shares the story behind why he go...
What if your biggest investment isn’t money - but who you surround yourself with?
In this powerful episode, Captain Curt sits down with Greg Wilson—CFO, investor, and founder of Fortitude Wellness—to unpack how to build not just a business, but a life. They dive into the hidden costs of burnout, why clarity with your finances matters more than ever, and how fitness, mindset, and quality relationships are the true foundation of ...
How do you scale an aviation business in a trust-based industry?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Tia Minzoni—founder of Stella Jets and Stella Share—to talk about scaling a brokerage without owning a plane, why relationships beat ads in high-net-worth spaces, and how she turned her marketing brain into jet-fueled revenue.
From programmatic marketing to private aviation, Tia shares real, unfiltered insight on buildin...
What if the secret to building trust and scaling your business was sitting right in your pocket?
In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with content creator and social media strategist Beau Basinger to break down why authentic content creation isn't just nice-to-have—it's essential for anyone serious about building wealth and relationships.
Beau shares his journey from event marketing to becoming a sought-after conte...
Join Captain Curt as he sits down with Carlsbad's own real estate phenomenon, Josh Giordani! In this candid conversation, Josh unpacks his incredible journey from a part-time house flipper to running a multi-seven-figure wholesaling and flipping empire in San Diego County.
Discover the strategies that enabled Josh to close 67 deals last year and is on pace for 120 this year. He shares invaluable insights on:
- Transitioning fr...
In this episode of The Captain Curt Show, architects Josh & Diana share their journey from traditional careers to boutique hotel owners, revealing how they raised over $2 million, closed in just 60 days, and created the Terra Palm Springs hotel—a unique luxury wellness concept in a competitive market.
"We wanted to create a model that didn't exist in Palm Springs... We analyzed the market and saw an opportunity that ot...
In this premiere episode of The Captain Curt Show, Kevin Trinh pulls back the curtain on how he's building a $25 million ADU portfolio that's strategically positioned to 5X in value within 5 years.
"What other real estate investing vehicle can you get that kind of return in such a short amount of time?" - Kevin Trinh
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
• 04:32 - The untapped ADU opportunity in today's market
• 11:47 - Trans...
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