“It's one thing to invest in person A, but why not invest in yourself?” Joao Macavilca went from pharmacy aisles to flipping 70+ homes—armed with nothing but grit, a Home Depot manual, and a vision for something more. Today, he’s a licensed contractor with nearly 100 units and a 54-unit apartment under his belt. We talk real risk, creative deals, and why no one is coming to save you.

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"If someone makes you feel stupid for asking questions, don’t work with them." What makes a deal safe, smart, and successful? Attorney and lender Mary Hart joins forces with licensed contractor Patty Bane to talk legacy, lending, and why asking questions is the key to confident investing.

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“Getting good at storytelling is a critical skill in real estate.” Master speaker and real estate investor Deirdre Van Nest shares why your story is just as critical as your spreadsheet. We talk long-term investing, staying power, and how to win deals—and hearts—with better communication.

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“The only way I could survive was to let go of the anger, the hate, the hurt—and heal.” Sharon Smith’s real estate journey began in crisis—but led to a powerful comeback. She shares on building a wholesaling business out of a devastating situation, launching a software platform for real estate investors, finding purpose in helping others do the same-- and why she no longer believes in having long-term tenants.

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“Do something once and get paid forever.” Attorney, Jeff Watson discusses his new book Boaz on Business, and shares the mindset behind long-term wealth, the legal tools every investor should know, and why legacy isn’t just money—it’s wisdom. From courtroom wins to Capitol Hill, Jeff brings 30+ years of strategic thinking to your investing journey.

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"Everything around us is by design." Urban planner and real estate investor Byron Nicholas joins the show to explore how zoning, land use, and long-term planning shape property values, neighborhood dynamics, and investing strategy.

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“If I made it through that, I can make it through this.” From teen mom to real estate investor, Wendy Cole's story is one of grit, grace, and transformation. In this episode, she opens up about rebuilding her life after early struggles, building a successful buy-and-hold portfolio, and why giving often gives more to the giver.

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"If I had stopped then, I would have missed so many opportunities." In this wisdom-packed episode, Stephen Keighery unpacks his lessons from scaling a two-sided marketplace, the power of strong partnerships, real estate in Australia, and how a go-giver mindset fuels success.

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