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May 14, 2025

How ChatGPT Is Changing the Way We Do Real Estate Forever

This week, I sit down with Topher Stephenson , Head of Operations at Aspire Commercial and author of Chat CRE News—the leading newsletter on AI and tech in commercial real estate. In this episode, Topher breaks down how ChatG...

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May 7, 2025

Creating Content That Actually Converts in CRE

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Justin Ryder , a commercial real estate advisor, investor, and media creator based in Kentucky. Justin is the co-host of Sales Life, a new podcast redefining ...

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April 30, 2025

From Broke to $12K/Month in Passive Income—Here’s How He Did It

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Brent Bowers, land investor and founder of The Landsharks. After deployments and landlord headaches, Brent found a high-margin niche no one was talking about—...

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April 23, 2025

Everything You NEED to Know About Retail Leasing in NYC

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Cory Zelnik , CEO and founder of Zelnik & Company. After building his career from walking Manhattan streets for $250 a week to negotiating multimillion-dollar...

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April 16, 2025

Creative Financing Secrets: How Women Investors Are Winning in 2025

Most women don't lack the ability—they lack the confidence and support to fully engage in real estate investing. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, Aviva sits down with Liz Faircloth, co-founder of the Real Estate InvestHER community and host of the InvestHER Show podcast, to explor…

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April 7, 2025

The #1 Investing Strategy Most People Still Ignore

If you’ve ever thought investing in real estate was only for insiders or people with massive portfolios — this episode is going to shift your mindset. Too many investors stay stuck in the stock market because they don’t know ...

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April 2, 2025

This Is What 80 Years in Real Estate Teaches You

Legacy. Strategy. Evolution. In this episode, I sit down with Jeffrey Rosenberg , President & CEO of Big V Property Group, to explore the pivotal lessons from over 80 years in the commercial real estate industry. What started...

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March 31, 2025

The Hidden Goldmine in Parking Garages and Mobile Home Parks

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Bupp —founder of Sunrise Capital Investors and host of Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow—to unpack the real story behind mobile home parks, parking garages, and what it really takes to...

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March 26, 2025

The Top Tax Benefits of Owning Commercial Real Estate

You can’t build a successful real estate portfolio if you don’t understand the fundamentals first. That’s why strategy, stability, and tax advantages are key to long-term success. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Sec...

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March 24, 2025

Why Industrial Real Estate Is Booming (And Where It’s Headed Next)

🔥 The Industrial Real Estate Revolution (And Why Cold Storage Is the Future) Industrial real estate has gone from being the “Rodney Dangerfield” of commercial real estate to one of the hottest asset classes. And this week, we’re talking to the man who’s been in the game for 40 years—Cliff Booth, Fo…

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March 19, 2025

How the Top 1% Build Wealth (And Why You’re Not Doing It Yet)

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Dave Wolcott , Founder and CEO of Pantheon Investments, to break down the unconventional wealth-building strategies used by the top 1%. Dave shares his journe...

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March 17, 2025

The $15B Industry You’ve Never Heard Of

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Neal Sherman, founder and CEO of TageX Brands. With nearly four decades in the industry, Neal has established TageX as a leading force in managing the lifecyc...

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March 12, 2025

The Next Big Opportunity in Real Estate (And It’s NOT Multifamily)

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Jack Bosch , co-founder of Land Profit Generator. After immigrating to the U.S. with no real estate experience, Jack built a business flipping land and has no...

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March 10, 2025

How Squatters Steal Homes & Get Away With It

In this episode, I’m joined by George McCleary , CEO of Defender Networks, for an eye-opening conversation about squatting, title fraud, and protecting property owners from financial ruin. George, who went viral with his vide...

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March 4, 2025

The Truth About Building a $1.6 Billion CRE Pipeline with Bob Knakal

It’s Our 100th Episode—And We’re Celebrating Big! In this special episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I’m joined by Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BKREA, and one of the most legendary commercial real estate brokers of all time. We dive into Bob’s career, his mindset for success, and the les…

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Feb. 26, 2025

Supercharge Your Real Estate Investments with This Passive Strategy

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Matt Spagnolo, Fund Co-Manager at Colony Hills Capital. With a background that spans equities trading to hands-on real estate sales, Matt reveals how his inno...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Franchising and Commercial Real Est…

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Greg Mohr , founder of Franchise Maven and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Us...

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Feb. 11, 2025

The Secrets to Smart Passive Real Estate Investing

Curious about passive real estate investing but not sure where to begin? Many investors feel stuck juggling their active careers while wanting to build wealth and financial freedom through real estate. Passive real estate investing offers a way to diversify, create cash flow, and grow equity—withou…

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Feb. 4, 2025

Out-of-State Investing Made Easy Through Turnkey Real Estate

Have you heard of turnkey investing but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for you? For many investors, managing properties on their own or trying to identify the best markets for strong returns can be overwhelming. It often leads to burnout, missed opportunities, and stagnation in growing their por…

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Jan. 28, 2025

The Tax Strategy Every Property Owner Needs to Know

Are you paying more taxes on your real estate investments than you should be? Ignoring cost segregation could mean paying tens of thousands—or even millions—in unnecessary taxes. But there’s a solution that real estate investors use to protect their cash flow and reinvest in growing their portfolio…

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Jan. 22, 2025

The Secret to Making Employees Want to Return to the Office

Are your office spaces missing the amenities that employees truly value? In today’s hybrid workforce world, employers are finding it harder than ever to bring their teams back to the office. Without the right amenities, your property might struggle to attract and retain tenants who want to create i…

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Jan. 15, 2025

Cracking the SEO Code: How Commercial Real Estate Brokers Can Rank in…

How can commercial real estate brokers stand out in search engine results when competition is fierce? As a commercial real estate broker myself, I know how tough it is to break into those coveted top spots on Google. You’ve b...

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Jan. 7, 2025

Reviving Retail: How to Turn Empty Retail Stores into Profitable Self…

Have you noticed the old Kmart in your area being transformed into something completely new? Imagine walking past what used to be a vacant, rundown retail store, only to find it buzzing with activity as a thriving climate-con...

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Jan. 1, 2025

The #1 Best Way To Stay Ahead In CRE With Cutting-Edge Technology

What’s your go-to source for commercial real estate data, and is it giving you the full picture? Many industry professionals rely on limited or outdated data, leaving them at a disadvantage when analyzing deals or negotiating contracts. Without the right tools and insights, you could miss critical …

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