216: Mobile Home Parks & Parking: Cash Flow Secrets
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Discover the hidden potential of mobile home parks and parking lots: two often-overlooked but highly profitable real estate assets. In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, seasoned Florida investor Kevin Bupp, host of Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast and bestselling author, pulls back the curtain on a powerful alternative to traditional real estate investment strategies. With over $300 million in real estate transactions and decades of experience, Kevin shares why he pivoted beyond single-family and multifamily properties. He breaks down the unique advantages of mobile home...
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AI is Taking Jobs: Here’s How Franchising Can Secure Your Future
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Tired of the corporate rat race? Welcome to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we are joined by Cliff Nonnenmacher, a former Wall Street banker turned franchise expert. Cliff shares how he built a multi-brand franchise empire and why franchising is the ultimate shortcut to wealth. Learn how to ditch the traditional 9-to-5, leverage proven business models, and invest in recession-proof, AI-proof, and Amazon-proof industries like skilled trades, pet services, and biohacking. Discover the critical mistakes to avoid, the value of a franchise consultant, and the trending sectors that are booming. In...
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Stop Losing Deals: How to Raise Unlimited Private Money Without Asking
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Struggling to fund your real estate deals because banks keep saying no? In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, learn how to raise unlimited private money without ever asking. Say goodbye to traditional loans and slow approvals, and discover how to secure funding on your terms. Our guest, Jay Conner, has been a real estate investor since 2003, rehabbing over 450 homes and averaging more than $71,000 in profit per deal. With over $52 million in completed real estate transactions and experience mentoring more than 2,000 investors, Jay is a leading expert in private lending. He shares his...
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Turning Websites into Sales Machines
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Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! This week, we explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and uncover the secrets to building high-converting websites that drive real results. Our guest, Peter Guirguis, founder of SwiftPress Support, shares hard-earned lessons from business failures and reveals the key elements of high-converting landing pages, the evolution of SEO in the AI era, and the future of strategic web hosting. Plus, we discuss how video content and AI trends like AI agents are reshaping digital marketing. In this episode, we’re discussing… Entrepreneurial...
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From Busyness to Business: Scaling Smarter with AI, Delegation & CEO Strategies
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Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, and today we are joined by business strategist and 7-figure entrepreneur mentor Kareen Walsh! Kareen shares how she transitioned from self-employed consultant to scaling a thriving business that runs on just 10% of her time—while generating massive ROI. She reveals the keys to shifting from a "busyness" trap to true business ownership, leveraging your zone of genius, and implementing smart delegation strategies. Discover Kareen’s EVOLVE methodology for sustainable growth, the power of automation and AI in scaling, and her...
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E-Commerce Profitability: Data-Driven Growth
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In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, we are joined by Adam Callinan, founder of Pentane, an innovative e-commerce profitability system. Adam shares his journey from medical devices to creating the wildly successful BottleKeeper and how those experiences led to the development of Pentane. Discover how Pentane transforms raw e-commerce data into actionable insights, helping businesses of all sizes, especially early-stage consumer brands, achieve sustainable profitability. Learn how to move beyond guesswork and emotion and embrace a data-driven approach to your e-commerce strategy....
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Creative Real Estate Investing: Mastering Lease Options, Subject-To Deals, and Tax Advantages
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Tired of the same old real estate investing strategies? It’s time to think outside the box! In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, we are joined by Andy Kiel to explore powerful strategies like lease options, subject-to-deals, and tax-friendly investment structures. Andy shares how he transitioned from the frustrations of traditional landlording to mastering innovative investment tactics that generate cash flow, reduce risk, and help buyers who don’t qualify for conventional loans. He breaks down how he finds and structures deals, partners with investors, and leverages tax benefits...
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Patent Power: Protecting Your AI Innovations
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The AI revolution is here, and it's a gold rush. But are you protecting your valuable AI innovations? This week on The Richer Geek Podcast, we talk with Robert Plotkin, a leading AI patent attorney with over 25 years of experience. Robert helps cutting-edge AI companies worldwide secure patents that not only protect their intellectual property but also drive profit. In this episode, we're discussing... Patents are more than just legal weapons; they are valuable business assets that can be licensed, sold, and used to attract investment. Patents provide a crucial deterrent...
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Water is the New Gold: Decentralized Water's Future & Investment
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Water is becoming one of the most valuable resources of our time, yet the industry remains outdated, centralized, and struggling to meet growing global demands. In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, we are joined by Riggs Eckelberry, a nationally-renowned entrepreneur and the founding CEO of OriginClear, who is on a mission to transform the water industry through decentralized solutions and innovative investment opportunities. With a background spanning technology, nonprofit leadership, and oceangoing navigation, Riggs brings a unique perspective to fixing a broken system. He’s...
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Building a Legacy: Balancing Business, Family, and Personal Growth
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Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Moshe Popack, a visionary third-generation entrepreneur and the owner and president of YMP Real Estate Management LLC. With a diverse real estate portfolio spanning six states, Moshe is passionate about community well-being, long-term wealth creation, and fostering connections. Beyond business, he shares his remarkable journey as a father of 11, offering insights into how he navigates entrepreneurship while maintaining a strong family foundation. We also explore his contrarian investment strategies, his take...
info_outlineWe welcome back Jacob Vanderslice, Principal of VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate firm managing over $195 million in assets. Jacob discusses the challenges of today’s real estate market, from rising interest rates to shifting investor sentiment. He shares strategies for managing risk, the effects of market fluctuations on self-storage investments, and how VanWest uses conservative underwriting to stay resilient. Tune in for his insights on the state of real estate, the bid-ask spread, and the importance of conservative leverage in today's economy.
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Challenges in the Market: Jacob discusses the difficulties faced in capital raising due to rising interest rates and how they’ve impacted real estate transactions.
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Risk Mitigation: VanWest Partners takes a conservative approach to underwriting, ensuring their models account for possible market fluctuations.
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Investor Sentiment: The episode covers the shift in investor behavior, with many opting for safer investments like treasury bonds over riskier real estate projects.
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Bid-Ask Spread: Jacob highlights the gap between buyer and seller expectations, particularly in self-storage and other asset classes, as interest rates affect asset valuations.
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Self-Directed IRAs: Learn how investors can use self-directed IRAs to invest in private real estate vehicles and the tax implications of using retirement accounts versus cash.
Resources from Jacob
LinkedIn | VanWest Partners | Jacob's Email
Resources from Mike and Nichole