WealthGenius Podcast

In this special live edition of the Wealth Genius Podcast, host Alonso Cuadra sits down with Natasha Phipps, founder of Fix Real Estate Group and co-founder of Wellshare, to break down what’s really driving opportunity in Alberta - and how investors can build both security and wealth in today’s market.

Natasha shares her journey from country roots to becoming an integrated real estate operator, combining active investing, passive re...

On this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alonso Cuadra sits down with Karen Wilson to talk about what real estate investing really looks like behind the scenes - the wins, the setbacks, and the mindset shifts that turn “almost quitting” into long-term momentum.

Karen shares her origin story, including a shocking early experience involving a fraudulent real estate investing circle, and the biggest lesson it taught her: who you w...

In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alfonso Cuadra sits down with Andrej Litvinjenko - an investor-focused lawyer who’s helped countless entrepreneurs and real estate investors structure deals, protect assets, and build long-term wealth.

Andrej shares his origin story: leaving the stability of a federal government role to build a law firm designed specifically for business owners - where real estate, corporate, estate plan...

In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alonso sits down with Sibitain and Insiyah to break down what’s really behind the Expand Wealth Fund—how it was built, why the team chose multifamily as the core strategy, and how everyday investors can participate in a private real estate trust using registered funds (TFSA/RRSP).

They share their origin stories (education → entrepreneurship, corporate finance → investing), the painful l...

What happens when the “old” Ontario investor playbook stops working?

In Episode 84, Alonso sits down with Erwin Szeto - long-time Ontario investor + Realtor (since 2010) who’s had equity in 40+ properties - to talk about why the classic BRRRR-heavy strategy that worked in places like Hamilton and Niagara is getting crushed today… and what smart investors are doing next.

Erwin shares the behind-the-scenes reality of being a ...

🎙Can Canadians actually invest in U.S. real estate without it being a tax/legal/financing nightmare?

In Episode 83, Alonso sits down with Thomas Lorini (dual citizen, investing on both sides of the border) to break down the real story behind Wealth Genius expanding into the U.S. — and why “don’t shut the door” might be the smartest wealth-building mindset for Canadians right now.

Thomas shares:

how he got started with ...

What happens when you mix real estate investing, business systems, and a hard truth about work-life priorities… with a conversation about why Portugal moves slower on purpose?

In Episode 82 of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alonso Cuadra sits down with Fernando Nunes fresh off the Azores retreat to talk about:

why Portugal’s lifestyle feels like “home” even if you weren’t born there

the realities of investing overseas (and ...

What happens when an HGTV host, renovator and U.S. real estate investor combines 30 years in film & TV with 15 years of investing south of the border?

In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alfonso sits down with Wendy Russell – former host of “She’s Crafty” on HGTV, renovator, U.S. investor (Indianapolis & Savannah), Airbnb superhost, and storytelling coach for real estate investors.

Wendy shares h...

🎙What if you could become your own bank?
In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alfonso Cuadra sits down with Scott Gannon, an authorized Infinite Banking Practitioner with over 30 years of financial experience, to demystify one of the most misunderstood wealth strategies out there - infinite banking.

Scott breaks down how it really works, why it’s not just for the ultra-wealthy, and how it complements real est...

We went LIVE at the EXPAND Conference with a powerhouse panel to unpack what’s working right now: market selection, missing-middle development, Alberta & Ontario plays, U.S. opportunities, underwriting vs. emotion, MLI Select, registered funds, legal structures, and how to create deal flow when listings sit.

Panelists:

Thomas Lorini – “US Dealmaker,” cross-border investor & author of Borderless Wealth
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Vitali Babiy went from a comfortable IT career to building a rapidly growing multifamily portfolio—capping it with a neglected 76-unit off-market turnaround. In this episode we get into the real levers: underwriting iterations, stress-testing (rates, rents, MLI Select), building a buy box, creating deal flow, and why bigger deals can actually be easier to negotiate.

If you’re stuck flipping or stacking singles and wonderin...

🎙 Fear as a compass. Mentors as multipliers. And why you should invest for the next 10 years—not the next 10 days. In this episode, Alfonso sits down with Gary Hibbert (Smart Home Choice, broker/educator/podcaster with ~300 episodes) to break down the hero’s journey of growth, the rise of long-form podcasting, and how to navigate today’s real-estate market with skill, not hope.

What you’ll learn

How Gary went fro...

Mike Koenigs x EXPAND AI Accelerator — How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI

In this episode, Mike Koenigs joins us to talk about how AI is transforming business, marketing, and entrepreneurship — and why learning this now is your biggest competitive edge.

We also dive into the upcoming EXPAND AI Accelerator Live Event, where you’ll get hands-on AI strategies to grow your business, automate your workflow, and stay ahead of the cu...

From a two-room schoolhouse in tiny Waterton Park to owning resorts in Curaçao, Deanna Boyden’s path rewrites what’s possible. In this wide-open convo with host Alfonso Cuadra, Deanna shares how early hard work shaped her mindset, the creative financing that got her first big house (and why Alberta’s “assumable without qualifying” era mattered), how the 2008 U.S. crisis opened the door to buying for “quarters on the dollar,” and th...

Entrepreneurial grit meets community-building on the water. Mario joins Alfonso to share how he went from window-washing and door-to-door sales to running a construction company, snagging a general contractor license under pressure, grinding through setbacks, and—eventually—creating a real estate investor Summit at Sea.

We cover:
• How “do it now” deadlines (and zero safety nets) forged Mario’s career
• What really...

🚨 Get Ready to EXPAND Your Real Estate Business! 🚨
EXPAND Investor Conference | October 31 – November 2, 2025
📍 Canada’s Biggest Real Estate Investor Conference
This isn't just another event — it's a 3-day strategic deep-dive designed to supercharge your real estate investing journey and help you EXPAND your business like never before!
🎉 Now in its 8th edition , EXPAND has become the must-attend event ...

From hip-hop stages to real estate deals—Morgan Little (aka Mo Littles) joins Alfonso to trace his pivot from touring artist to agent, investor, and content pro. They talk Pac vs. Biggie, the Canadian rap scene, and how COVID forced a reinvention. Morgan breaks down wholesaling, getting licensed, building an investor network, and launching Keep Me Posted (social media content with Capture Connections). If you’re a creative thinking...

🚨 Get Ready to EXPAND Your Real Estate Business! 🚨
EXPAND Investor Conference | October 31 – November 2, 2025
📍 Canada’s Biggest Real Estate Investor Conference
This isn't just another event — it's a 3-day strategic deep-dive designed to supercharge your real estate investing journey and help you EXPAND your business like never before!
🎉 Now in its 8th edition , EXPAND has become the must-attend event ...

Tax pain? Meet the fix. In this episode, Alfonso sits down with CPA Gerry Hogenhout—a real estate investor and tax strategist—to unpack practical, legal ways investors can keep more of what they make. They cover when to use corporations and holding companies, how to stop filing “after the fact,” active vs. passive income, capital gains myths, dividend planning, and why your accountant must understand real estate.

Gerry als...