Turn Up The Hustle Podcast

Hustlers, welcome back to the Turn Up The Hustle Podcast!

In this episode of the Turn Up The Hustle Podcast, we sit down with private money lender Mike Leiva to break down everything you need to know about hard money lending. From his beginnings selling magazines door-to-door to becoming a top loan officer at Conventus, Mike discusses his journey through different sales industries and how his persistent follow-up game unlock...

Hustlers, welcome back to the Turn Up The Hustle Podcast!

In today’s episode, Michael Llanas (Mr. Hustle) sits down with his right-hand man and the operational powerhouse behind Inspired Buyers: Frank Tovar.

This isn't just a business interview; it’s a deep dive into a decade-long partnership built on loyalty, grit, and extreme resilience. Frank shares his journey from growing up on the inner West Side of San Antonio to w...

How do you go from bouncing at a nightclub and working at a car wash to selling homes with an average of only 18 days on market in one of the toughest real estate markets? 🏠📈

In this episode of the Turn Up The Hustle Podcast, Skylar Moon sits down with high performance realtor and investor Dezmon Metze. Dezmon isn’t just an agent; he’s a strategist who treats real estate like a high-performance machine.

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In this episode of the Turn Up the Hustle podcast, host Michael Llannas and Skylar Moon sits down with Chris Espino from Espino Tire and Wheel.

Chris shares the legacy of his family's multi-million dollar business, growing up working in the automotive industry, and expanding their services from wheels and tires to custom wraps and paint protection film.

He opens up about the reality of the cutthroat wheel and tire gam...

Discover how Linda Kim transitioned from a corporate creative director at companies like Amazon and Microsoft to managing a $10 million luxury Airbnb portfolio.

In this episode of the Turn Up the Hustle podcast, she shares her journey of leaving a thirteen-year relationship and a steady nine-to-five to build an empire through rental arbitrage.

Learn the exact strategies she uses to identify high-profit properties, the...

Spurs Jesus, a local icon in San Antonio, joins the podcast to share the incredible 16-year journey of his brand.

What began as a simple Halloween costume in 2005 eventually evolved into a powerful marketing force and community symbol. In this Podcast, he discusses the accidental branding that led to his viral success, the business strategies behind his major partnerships, and his deep commitment to San Antonio’s cultu...

Join Mr.Hustle and personal injury attorney Luis Guerrero of Warrior Law as they dive into the journey of building a powerhouse legal firm in San Antonio.

From his humble beginnings in Mexico to recovering millions for his clients, Luis shares the entrepreneurial mindset and "25/8" grind required to challenge the industry's biggest players.

This episode explores how Warrior Law is disrupting traditional legal marketin...

In this episode of Turn Up the Hustle Podcast, San Antonio realtor Brad Scott shares his unconventional journey from a high-profile Austin DJ to a "viral" real estate sensation!

He discusses his "anti-professional" approach to building a personal brand, the importance of genuine detachment in business, and how lean operations allowed him to scale to $100K months.

From his partnership with viral creator Trent Miller to...

Real estate expert Martin Tirado joins the Turn Up the Hustle podcast to share his journey from a sneakerhead to a top-producing agent with over $400 million in career sales.

In this episode, he breaks down the blueprint for building a $138 million real estate team, explains the passive wealth potential of revenue sharing and joint ventures, and reveals his unique transition into luxury developments and high-stakes trading c...

Robert Elder joins the Turn up the Hustle podcast to discuss his remarkable journey from childhood shoe sales in Laredo to achieving nearly $1 billion in real estate sales!

He shares the "cheat code" of his nine year sobriety and the resilience required to bounce back from financial ruin twice...once as a teenager when his family lost everything and again after losing a multi-million dollar business empire.

The conver...

In this long awaited episode of the Turn Up the Hustle podcast, the legendary UTSA quarterback Frank Harris shares the incredible story of his rise to success, including how he overcame 11 major surgeries and a life threatening infection that nearly led to amputation.

Discover the mindset that allowed him to set 38 school records, lead the Roadrunners to two conference championships, and ultimately transition into a thriving...

In this episode of the Turn Up the Hustle podcast, fitness entrepreneur Vero Holland shares her transformative journey from starting in multi-level marketing at 18 to building a successful independent online training empire. 

She discusses the mindset shift required to move away from the "skinny fat" trap of under-eating and explains how she built a massive community through her signature events, Booty Brunch and Bubbly...

In this episode of the Turn Up the Hustle podcast, senior acquisitions expert Roger Llanas, the big brother of Mr.Hustle, shares his journey from a 15 year medical career to real estate success at Inspired Buyers. 

Roger discusses how he transitioned from 12 hour hospital shifts to closing $35,000 assignment fees by prioritizing discipline and living below his means. 

Learn why he believes in-person rapport ...

On today episode of Turn Up the Hustle podcast, we sits down with Burton Alicando, the well known face of PropStream, to explore his inspiring journey from being a struggling high schooler to becoming a leading expert in real estate data.

In this episode, Burton discusses how his diverse background, from working as a Disney cast member to managing a GameStop, shaped his unique perspective on utilizing technology and communic...

In this episode of Turn Up the Hustle Podcast, We sit down with Tyler Hennessy, a former worship pastor who successfully transitioned into a career as a financial strategist. After 20 years in ministry, Hennessy explains how he applied his background in leadership and connection to the world of finance, eventually paying off a $250,000 mortgage in only three and a half years using the HELOC strategy.

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In this episode of the Turn Up the Hustle podcast, we sitting down with Army veteran Chris Wood, founder of Home Lab here in San Antonio. 

Chris shares his journey from serving 10 years as a combat flight medic in the 82nd Airborne Division to managing nearly 150 properties with a "resident centered" approach.

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In this episode of the Turn up the Hustle podcast, entrepreneur Cherry the Barber shares her powerful journey from serving a six year prison sentence to building a prominent barbering brand. 

She opens up about a turbulent childhood marked by the loss of her father at 14 and being introduced to drugs by her mother, which ultimately led to her incarceration from ages 17 to 23. While in prison, she discovered a passion fo...

This episode of the Turn Up the Hustle podcast features Clint Belew, a real estate investor who shares his journey from framing houses for $100 a day to building a commercial real estate empire. 

The discussion covers the tactical advantages of "triple net" leases, the transition from managing 40 residential rentals to scalable commercial assets, and how wholesalers can pivot into high value commercial deals. Clint also...

This episode of the Trump the Hustle podcast features Christopher Matz, who shares his journey from a "sophisticated alcoholic" to finding a new life through sobriety, faith, and community service. 

A military brat who lived in Korea as a teenager, Matz eventually landed in San Antonio where he navigated a 15 year "drinking career" while working high level marketing and sales roles. He candidly details hitting an emotio...