In this episode of Own Your Power, learn how true strength comes from giving away control and empowering others. Discover why the most successful entrepreneurs and leaders know they can do anything but not everything and how delegation, trust, and teamwork are the real keys to scaling your business and life. Explore the difference between creating followers and developing leaders, the importance of aligning around strengths, and why giving away power ultimately amplifies your own. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Mark Hewitt is a Seattle native and former collegiate baseball player, who turned his drive for competition into real estate success. After earning a master’s in educational leadership from Stephen F. Austin University, Mark transitioned from teaching and coaching to full-time real estate in 2014. Since then, he’s sold over 800 homes, built a thriving investment company focused on rentals, flips, and wholesaling, founded a hard money lending firm, and grown a 44-property portfolio using creative financing strategies.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
From the Baseball Field to Real Estate Gold
How Flipping Houses Turned Into Big Profits
The Advertising Secrets Behind Real Estate Success
Wholesaling or Flipping: Which Strategy Wins?
The Hidden Advantage Top Investors Don’t Talk About
Creative Financing Hacks That Build Wealth Fast
How to Score Big on Foreclosed Properties
Game-Changing Advice Every New Investor Needs to Hear
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Georgy, founder of Equis Capital, manages over 500 units across 12 properties while bringing a rare blend of real estate savvy and tech innovation. A UC Berkeley Computer Science graduate and AI engineer with experience at Meta and Amazon, he has launched more than 10 products impacting hundreds of millions of users. With a background as a startup founder and over 15 years in tech, Georgy thrives at bridging complex ideas with execution to create wealth, freedom, and lasting impact.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
From Coding Genius to Real Estate Mogul
Unlocking the Secret to Financial Freedom
The Easiest Money You’ll Ever Make in Real Estate
Breaking Down Georgy’s First Multifamily Deal
The Ninja Move That Lets You Master Every Part of a Deal
Turning Multifamily Assets into Self Storage Goldmines
Behind the Curtain of Georgy’s Most Profitable Deals
How to Win Over Investors and Close Big
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This episode of Own Your Power dives into the game changing impact of planning and how it unlocks your potential to achieve a life of purpose and success. You’ll learn why goals are the foundation of every great achievement, how planning bridges the gap between dreams and reality, and why action matters more than perfection. Discover how consistent, intentional planning combined with massive action can help you create the life you deserve because without a plan, you’re just following someone else’s. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert, founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com, and creator of the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON). After becoming successfully unemployed at 37 by building wealth through rental properties, he made it his mission to help one million people achieve financial freedom through real estate. Since launching MasterPassiveIncome in 2015, Dustin has guided countless investors, even those in expensive markets, on how to invest nationwide, proving that anyone can build passive income and escape the nine to five.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Inside Dustin’s Growing Multifamily Empire in Nashville
The Unexpected Path That Pulled Dustin Into Real Estate
From Government Layoff to Building a Single-Family Portfolio
Dustin’s Proven Investment Formula and How He Finds Winners
What the Best Property Managers All Have in Common
The Real Truth Behind the Multifamily vs Single-Family Debate
The Difference Between Single Family & Multifamily Cashflow
What a Fed Rate Drop Could Mean for Real Estate Investors
Step-by-Step Blueprint for Buying Cash-Flowing Rentals Out of State
How Dustin Attracts and Screens Rockstar Tenants Every Time
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Dave Snehal is a seasoned entrepreneur & real estate investment sales expert. After starting his career in engineering and gaining business acumen through his family’s dealership, he transitioned to real estate in 2015 and now specializes in commercial multifamily investment sales with eXp Commercial. He co-founded Synergy REI in 2021, providing investors access to recession-resistant commercial real estate opportunities. Outside of work, Dave values family time, fitness, and giving back through philanthropy.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
How to Land Your First Multifamily Deal
Mastering the Secrets of Asset Management
Breaking Through the Toughest Mental Roadblocks
When and How to Pivot for Multifamily Success
The Winning Mindset Behind Multifamily Wealth
Rod Takes the Cold Plunge Challenge
What Success Really Looks Like in Multifamily
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Too often, driven people rush from one project to the next without pausing to acknowledge progress, leaving victories feeling hollow. Here, you’ll learn why celebrating even the smallest achievements builds momentum, strengthens teams, and fuels personal growth. From daily habits that recognize progress to big celebrations that honor major milestones, this episode shows how acknowledging your wins can shift your mindset, inspire those around you, and create unstoppable forward momentum in business and life. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Chase Calhoun is a real estate investor, developer, and general contractor based in Little Rock, Arkansas. He owns and manages more than 130 units, leads 26 active construction projects, and is developing two build-to-rent communities that will add over 160 new units. Transitioning from distressed rehabs to large-scale developments, Chase has built a reputation for creating long-term value, revitalizing neighborhoods, and guiding others in their real estate journey. A member of GoBundance and an endurance athlete training for a full Ironman, he brings the same discipline and vision to both business and life.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
The Gritty Story Behind Chase’s First Ever Property Purchase
How Being a General Contractor Gave Chase an Unstoppable Edge
Rod’s Heart-Stopping Tornado Story You Won’t Believe
The Creative Way Chase is Funding His 52-Unit Deal Through a Joint Venture
The Charlie Kirk Tragedy & Memorial Service
Why Open Dialogue Is the Secret Weapon of a Free Country
How Running Marathons Transformed Chase’s Health and Mindset
Chase and Rod’s Game-Changing Conversation on Stem Cells and Longevity
Advice For New People Coming Into The Real Estate Game
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Juan is the founder and managing partner of Blue Path Holdings, with over 20 years of experience in information security and real estate. While building a successful career as an information security engineer for a Fortune 100 company, he began investing in single-family rentals in South Florida in 2012 and later expanded into home construction in North Carolina and Florida. Today, Juan focuses on scaling into commercial multifamily and mobile home parks while staying active in charitable work that supports children, cancer patients, and animals.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
The Journey from Tech to Multifamily
Unlocking Bigger Deals and Smarter Investing Strategies
Breaking Down the Savannah Multifamily Deal
Creative Financing with Loan Assumptions and Owner Financing
Must-Know Tips for New Investors
How to Break Free from Analysis Paralysis
Market Trends Every Investor Needs to Watch
If you’d like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we’ll be speaking soon.
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Uncover how your environment shapes every aspect of your life. From the spaces you live and work in, to the thoughts you allow in your mind, to the people you surround yourself with, each has the power to lift you up or hold you back. Learn how to design your physical, mental, and social environments to fuel productivity, positivity, and growth, and why curating them intentionally is the key to lasting success and happiness. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Nick Stageberg is the CEO of Black Swan Real Estate and a former tech entrepreneur who scaled a $13M startup to a $100M exit. He later led 13 engineering teams at Mayo Clinic before building a thriving real estate portfolio with his wife, Elaine. Today Nick leverages his tech-driven approach to give Black Swan a distinct edge in the multifamily industry.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
From Tech Career to Real Estate Freedom
How to Turn Setbacks Into Your Greatest Wins
Warren Buffet’s Surprising Take on D Class Properties
Using Real Estate Profits to Create Lasting Impact
Must-Know Tips for First-Time Investors
How to Land a Mentor Without Spending a Dime
Why Real Estate Beats Even the Highest-Paying W2 Job
To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com
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Nick Stageberg is the CEO of Black Swan Real Estate and a former tech entrepreneur who scaled a $13M startup to a $100M exit. He later led 13 engineering teams at Mayo Clinic before building a thriving real estate portfolio with his wife, Elaine. Today, Nick leverages his tech-driven approach to give Black Swan a distinct edge in the multifamily industry.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
From Tech Career to Real Estate Freedom
How to Turn Setbacks Into Your Greatest Wins
Warren Buffet’s Surprising Take on D Class Properties
Using Real Estate Profits to Create Lasting Impact
Must-Know Tips for First-Time Investors
How to Land a Mentor Without Spending a Dime
Why Real Estate Beats Even the Highest-Paying W2 Job
To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com
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Joey Chan has run a successful construction company for over 20 years and began investing in real estate in 2008 with his first rental in West Orange, NJ. Since then, he and his partners have built a portfolio of 60+ JV rental units, mortgage notes, and over 60 completed transactions. Today, Joey is a General Partner in 208 units in Dallas, TX, and a Limited Partner in 76 units.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
From Immigrant Dreamer to Multifamily Deal Maker
The Harsh Truth About Landlord/Tenant Laws in the Northern US
How to Pivot Your Strategy and Win Big in Real Estate
The Secrets to Thriving with Multiple Business Partners
The Hottest Markets Every Multifamily Investor Should Know
The Goal-Setting Blueprint That Turns 2023 Into Your Breakthrough Year
If you’d like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we’ll be speaking soon.
For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com
Joey Chan has run a successful construction company for over 20 years and began investing in real estate in 2008 with his first rental in West Orange, NJ. Since then, he and his partners have built a portfolio of 60+ JV rental units, mortgage notes, and over 60 completed transactions. Today, Joey is a General Partner in 208 units in Dallas, TX, and a Limited Partner in 76 units.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
From Immigrant Dreamer to Multifamily Deal Maker
The Harsh Truth About Landlord/Tenant Laws in the Northern US
How to Pivot Your Strategy and Win Big in Real Estate
The Secrets to Thriving with Multiple Business Partners
The Hottest Markets Every Multifamily Investor Should Know
The Goal-Setting Blueprint That Turns 2023 Into Your Breakthrough Year
If you’d like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we’ll be speaking soon.
For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com
Discover the true meaning of freedom and why it’s the ultimate key to happiness and success. From time and money freedom to the deeper state of mind that no one can take away, this conversation explores courage, self-discipline, and letting go of limiting beliefs. With powerful insights inspired by Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and real-life lessons of loss and growth, you’ll learn how to unlock freedom in every area of your life. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Sam is the Founder of Saratoga Group and a private equity real estate fund manager with over $300M AUM, specializing in revitalizing mobile home communities. Active in real estate since 2009, his expertise spans distressed assets, land development, and multiple CRE asset classes. Passionate about affordable housing and community impact, he serves on the Auburn Economic Development Council and the board of Auburn Sutter Faith Hospital. Sam holds an MBA from Wharton and a BS in Chemical Engineering from BYU.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Rich Dad Poor Dad and the game-changing influence it had on Sam
How Sam broke into mobile home community investing
Creative financing strategies in the mobile home space
How to handle non-payment challenges in mobile home parks
Why mobile home communities are disappearing across America
Breaking down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt in mobile home parks
Sam’s must-hear advice for aspiring investors
The keys to hiring and managing great operators for mobile home parks
To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com
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Hilary Graves is the founder of Bright Sound Investments, a private equity firm based in York, Pennsylvania. Alongside her husband, she scaled a successful portfolio with Bilary Property Group before partnering with experienced operators to expand into larger multifamily assets. Since joining the Warrior group in April 2022, she has been involved in 251 units as a Limited Partner and 114 units as a General Partner. Beyond real estate, Hilary is a classically trained pianist, composer, and music educator with a master’s degree from Lebanon Valley College.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Hilary’s Journey Into Multifamily Real Estate Success
The Game-Changing Power of Household Support
The Wildest, Most Unexpected Truth About Multifamily
Cracking the Code on Raising Capital for Your Deals
Why You’re Not Selling, Instead You’re Unlocking Opportunity
The Single Best Piece of Advice Hilary Ever Received
The One Skill Everyone Must Master Before Jumping Into Multifamily
If you’d like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we’ll be speaking soon.
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This episode of Own Your Power explores the life changing strength that comes from speaking and living in truth. True integrity means doing the right thing no matter the circumstances, even when it requires courage or sacrifice. Honesty is a powerful act of love for yourself and for others and while the truth may sting in the moment, lies can cause a lifetime of damage. This episode unpacks why integrity shapes your reputation, how truth always surfaces in time, and why living authentically leads to respect, growth, and lasting success. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Jeff Gleiberman is President of MG Properties, a leading multifamily syndicator and NMHC Top 50 Apartment Owner with over 28,000 units. He oversees investments, operations, and partner relations, driving the firm’s growth while staying true to its core values. Known for building strong industry relationships, Jeff has been instrumental in expanding MG’s platform and cultivating strategic partnerships with investors, wealth managers, and institutions.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Jeff’s Epic Journey into Real Estate
The Moment Jeff Got Hooked on Multifamily Investing
Inside Secrets on How Big Players Structure Multifamily Deals
The Hidden Dangers of Investing in California
The Top Assets You Should Be Focusing On Right Now
The Real Reason You Should Be Investing
How to Inspire Others and Build Unstoppable Discipline
Game Changing Tax Strategies the Wealthy Use
The Must Have Traits of Every Successful Leader
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Matt Iverson, founder of Veritas Equity, is a seasoned real estate investor with a proven track record in multimillion-dollar resort fix-and-flips and over a decade in family brokerage, overseeing billions in transactions. He launched Veritas Equity to create lasting passive income, reduce tax burdens, and build sustainable generational wealth through real estate.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
From $3 Billion in Transactions to Crushing It in Multifamily
The Hidden X Factor That Separates Multifamily Winners from the Rest
Massive Action vs Hesitation Why Speed of Decision is Everything
Breaking Down the Anatomy of a Multifamily Deal Like a Pro
The Shocking Reason Experts Always Talk to Tenants Before Closing
Playing It Safe = Bigger Profits Why Conservative Investing Wins Long Term
The Asset Location Secret Insiders Don’t Want You to Miss
If you’d like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we’ll be speaking soon.
For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com
This episode of Own Your Power explores the transformative force of passion and why the most successful and fulfilled people are those who operate from it. It breaks down the path from competence to confidence to influence, showing how passion fuels energy, creativity, and massive action. You’ll discover how to identify what excites you, why focusing on strengths unlocks purpose, and how pursuing what you love can unleash innovation, diminish fear, and create a life of impact. Packed with motivation and practical wisdom, this episode is a call to stop settling, chase your passions relentlessly, and thrive instead of just surviving. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Morgan Keim spent a decade launching food tech startups and raising $400M, only to realize that income without ownership was not true freedom. What began in 2014 as a quiet hedge against startup volatility grew into a full-time mission as he placed over 50 LP checks and then led two dozen contrarian acquisitions across the Midwest and Sunbelt. With 105 percent net investor returns across seven exits, he has transformed overlooked Class C properties into safe communities and stable cash flow. Today, as Managing Partner of Ocean Ridge Capital, Morgan helps founders and operators trade burnout for lasting wealth while tackling America’s housing crisis.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs And Owning Your Path
From Digital Marketing Hustle To Real Estate Empire Builder
The Cash For Keys Strategy That Changes The Game
The Hidden Struggles Of Affordable Housing No One Talks About
Inside Morgan’s Playbook For Managing A Full Rehab
The Must-Know Advice Every New Real Estate Investor Needs
How Morgan Builds Power Teams That Actually Deliver
The Two Asset Classes Morgan Can’t Stop Investing In
Unlocking Your True Strengths And Leveraging Them For Success
The Silver Tsunami That Will Disrupt Senior Housing Over The Next Decade
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Andrea Casson Galiano is a multifamily and self-storage investor in the Southeast, leading Brasstown Capital with over 1,500 units under management. Since joining Rod’s Warrior Group in October 2022, she has expanded her portfolio across multifamily, storage, and industrial assets. A former AT&T executive with 25 years in program management and large-scale network deployment, she now focuses on building strong communities, mentoring others, and co-hosting a monthly commercial real estate networking event in Atlanta.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
How Andrea Went From Corporate AT&T To Crushing It In Multifamily
The Secret To Winning Big Through Teamwork In Real Estate
Behind The Scenes Of Andrea’s First Warrior Group Deal
Mastering Broker, Seller, And Partner Relationships Like A Pro
The Untapped Power Of The Self-Storage Asset Class
How Automation Is Transforming Self-Storage Facilities
Andrea’s Top Pick For The Best Asset Class To Invest In
What Andrea Has Added To Her Portfolio Since Joining The Warrior Group
Breaking Down The Industrial Flex Space Asset Class
If you’d like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we’ll be speaking soon.
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This episode of Own Your Power dives into the importance of consistently leveling up in every area of life. Whether it’s health, mindset, relationships, finances, or personal growth. It explores why staying in your comfort zone leads to decline, how the people you surround yourself with directly influence your growth, and why setbacks should be celebrated as signs of progress. Packed with strategies to break through plateaus, push past fear, and embrace constant improvement, this episode will inspire you to raise your standards, focus with intention, and take life to the next level. Own your power with this Success Tip.
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Paul and Letitia Montelongo are entrepreneurs and real estate investors who co-founded Montelongo Capital, focusing on undervalued multifamily and specialty properties across the U.S. With decades of business experience, Paul has built eight multi-million-dollar companies and invested in 582 units, while Letitia, a licensed real estate professional and former Fortune 500 executive, leads investor relations and capital raising. Together, they teach others how to build passive income and create a life of freedom, all while enjoying life in San Antonio with their four children and seven grandchildren.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
How Paul Turned Letitia Into a Multifamily Underwriting Pro
The $2M Pandemic Pivot That Changed Everything
From Froyo Shops & Sallie Mae to Owning Big Multifamily Deals
Why Sharing Your Emotions Can Transform Your Relationships
Letitia’s Heroic Battle With Breast Cancer & How She Rose Stronger
The Bold Leap From Multifamily Into Data Centers
Data Centers vs Multifamily: Which Asset Wins?
The Next Big Assets On the Team’s Radar
Cutting-Edge Stem Cell Therapy for Knees & Shoulders
Secrets to Thriving as a Family While Building a Business Together
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