Cristian Carrillo interviews entrepreneurs in the real estate and small business realms to discover what they do, why they do it, and how they do it. The ultimate goal? To show you the art of the possible.
Jessica Fialkovich is a Business Exit Expert, #1 Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Small Business Advocate. When she sold her first business a decade ago, she had no idea where to start. Fortunately, she was able to exit successfully and then buy her next business -- a business brokerage office. For ten years she has built the fastest growing and most successful business brokerage firm in the U.S. But she realized that most business owners that decide to sell are not prepared, and although hundreds of experts will teach you how to start a business, how to grow one -- very few will teach you how to sell. In founding her education firm, Exit Factor, she decided to pull back the curtain about how the business sales process works and give buyers and sellers the tools to successfully (and profitability) complete a transaction. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Curtis May is the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast and the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save money and live the very best life they can right now. The primary focus of his financial planning firm is to help individuals and families become financially free by following the principles of wealth creation that have endured for centuries around the world.Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Brandon Snower is a 25-year-old entrepreneur who is the founder of New York's next classic, fun & innovative modern menswear brand and club, Le Alfré. At 23, Brandon decided analyzing pro-forma financial models on Wall Street wasn't his calling and had an idea for a different type of menswear brand. So, in 2020, with only one year in the working world, Brandon left his career in finance to learn and build his own company. One that was rooted in the traditions of European craftsmanship, but with a cooler, more fun & relevant flair. Brandon graduated from Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in Learning & Organizational Change. Brandon is a driven, passionate, creative and forward-thinking innovator, "go-getter", and leader aspiring to bring this generation of men a modern heritage they can call their own. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Amir, grew up in McLean, VA, and is the founder and CEO of SouthBlock. His parents owned local video stores in McLean & Falls Church called Box Office Video. It was there where Amir grew to love and appreciate how special a connection to community truly is. He felt there was a lack of fresh juice and smoothie options in the DMV. Soon after graduating from Virginia Tech, Amir opened his first juice bar in 2006 on Campus at George Washington University called Campus Fresh. He would spend the next 5 years perfecting his craft, and connecting with the community at GWU, where they were known to have, almost daily, student fundraisers at Campus Fresh. In 2011 the very first South Block opened in Clarendon, VA!-South Block opened on a sleepy corner on 11th & Garfield St, in a tiny 700 sf location on the "South Block" side of Clarendon. Amir knew that if he served his awesome smoothies, bowls and juice while spreading those good vibes and making real connections, that the community would support him back. It was not an immediate success - Amir and his team worked hard to make connections and get to know their community by supporting other local businesses, schools and by giving back. They believed that small acts over time could make a big impact! Word spread and the people started to show up on that "South Block" of town! Soon there were lines out the door and the neighborhood was buzzing! It was then that Amir knew that he had to take South Block to other community "Blocks" and keep spreading those good vibes everywhere South Block goes... ONE BLOCK AT A TIME! Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Since 2016 Corey Daharsh has impacted hundreds of clients by providing diligent and thorough assistance with investment transactions ranging from small, hard money lending to multi-million-dollar real estate syndications. After moving to Western North Carolina in 2020 and transitioning roles to join Advanta IRA's Business Development team, he's been able to leverage everything learned from personal experiences, networking, and continuing education to help investors and capital raisers confidently tap into using self-directed IRA, 401(k), HSA and ESA accounts to diversify their portfolios and increase their passive income growth. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Branko Picavia is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Draper and Kramer in Reston, Virginia. He has been in the business for several years and closed over 100 million dollars in refinance loans in 2021. Branko came to the US from Argentina at the age of 7 and grew up in Arlington, VA. When you need expert mortgage solutions and service from a trusted professional, Branko Picavia is your go-to resource. With extensive lending knowledge and access to a wide variety of loan products and programs, Branko can help you achieve your home buying or refinancing goals while saving you time, money and stress. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
David Nikzad is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur based in Hawaii who founded the psychedelic wellness company EI.ventures in July 2019. He began his career in the Washington, DC techno club scene and later brought his business acumen to angel investing. Over the past two and a half decades, David has supported ventures spanning the nightlife, tech, real estate, and wellness industries. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Carlos Montero is the owner of HomeTrust Lending LLC, Secure Investments Inc, and Capristo LLC. He is one of the leaders in the mortgage lending industry. He specializes in referrals from past clients and works closely with realtors in Virginia, Maryland, and DC where he has personal knowledge of the communities and neighborhoods. With over 19 years of experience, Carlos has grown to be one of the top originating loan officers in the country. His extensive knowledge of today's programs and the ability to offer the best options for his clients has earned him a high level of respect with his realtor partners. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Mylan Henderson is the co-founder of 'Certo Music, a music startup that connects independent artists and musicians to talented creatives such as music producers, videographers, photographers, audio engineers, music marketing and branding experts, graphic designers, and more. 'Certo also exposes independent artists to new fans they wouldn't otherwise be able to reach, thereby creating a music ecosystem for artists, creatives, and fans. Seeing the experiences of friends who make music, as well as other independent artists, Mylan saw a glaring need for such a music ecosystem. There are plenty of talented artists across the country and the world, but talent alone is not nearly the deciding factor for success in music. 'Certo Music aims to change that.Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Garrison Sakes is a native of the Washington DC Metropolitan area. He wrestled and did martial arts throughout high school and got into personal training when he graduated High School. He has been a trainer for the past several years now and is highly involved in the e-commerce space. Garrison got into e-commerce in early 2020, and after many mistakes, he finally got his first winning product which allowed him to generate multiple 6 figures on that store. Since then, Garrison has been fascinated with brand building, marketing, and e-commerce as whole and has been honing that craft ever since. He is now running VitaminCraft and working on building the infrastructure to take the brand to its fullest potential.Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Alex Mack is an artist, songwriter, and music producer based out of Virginia who is known for his mix of Jazz and hip hop that he calls Jazz Rap. Alex has been featured in publications such as MTV, Revolt TV, HypeBeast, and has even modeled for fashion companies such as Rowing Blazers and Sperry.Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Born into a family of chefs, Stefano Renato Marzano of Fairfax, Virginia, knew that food and beverage was in his blood. He started working at his parents' restaurant at the age of 13 and by 15 had made his way into the kitchen as a cook at his family's fine dining Italian restaurant, Osteria Marzano. Stefano turned his passion for food into a career when he was just 20 years old, after meeting his MightyMeals co-founders. Together, they shared a vision of creating a meal preparation company that bridged the gap between quality and convenience. Stefano is proud that MightyMeals creates consistent, delicious healthy meals in-house from scratch. His passion is providing a top-quality product that is affordable and helps people better themselves and their health. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Gerard Burley, more affectionately known as Coach G, is dedicated to the intersections of health, wellness and inclusion and is the founder of SWEAT DC, housed in DC's robust Petworth/Columbia Heights neighborhood. Coach G is known for his unique approach on fitness, believing working out should be accepting, challenging, motivating and fun. SWEAT DC is known for its signature 45-minute-high intensity core-cardio-strength workout focusing on different body parts each day, creating a total body program geared to make you your best you. All this while combining high energy instructors, exhilarating club lighting, and heart-pumping playlists. Coach G brings more than 15-years' experience in the exercise sports science field to SWEAT DC. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Sports Medicine from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a Master's of Science in Exercise and Health Promotion from Cal U Pennsylvania. Coach G is originally from Baltimore and has been a DC resident since 2009, and like his studio, he also calls Petworth home. As a true neighbor, he also serves on the board of the DC Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Nutrition. As an advocate and spokesperson for wellness, Coach G frequently appears on FOX 5, WJLA 7, CBS 9 and more. In 2018 he was named as Top Black Owned Business by Yelp DC and in 2020 his studios topped Essence Magazine's list of Black owned fitness studios around the country. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Andrew is D.C.'s king of carbs + chief dough boi, and is the founder and co-owner of multiple award-winning restaurants, Timber Pizza Co., Turus Pizza, and Call Your Mother (a Jew-ish deli). In 2010 he left D.C. to attend business school at Fordham University, where studying and researching NY-style slices culminated into his capstone project: creating a pizza shop. Andrew opened Timber Pizza in Petworth in June of 2016. Andrew's first concept has received national acclaim and multiple awards, including being named a 2019 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award-winner. Two years later, Call Your Mother Jew-ish deli was born. Inspired in part by Andrew's Jew-ish background and a dream to open a deli, the wood-fired shop infuses Jewish influence while flipping traditional deli staples on their head. Call your mother has received national recognition from the likes of the Washington Post and was recently named one of Eater's Best New Restaurants in America. Andrew is inspired by the unique neighborhoods that make up D.C. and his restaurants are a reflection of the communities he's grown to love. Andrew continues to be motivated by the desire to create authentic, yet unexpected concepts, menus, and spaces that, of course, pay homage to his love of carbs. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Joseph Azzouz is a charismatic, accomplished, and highly-driven young entrepreneur. At the age of 23, Joe holds the position of Managing Partner alongside his two brothers, Kamal Azzouz and Anthony Azzouz, at DMV-based restaurants Urban Roast, District Eatz D.C., and District Eatz Clifton, The Hound, and Taqueria Sangria. Joe's area of expertise lies in his personal sales skills and well-honed knowledge of modern digital marketing, both of which have played a major role in developing brand awareness around his family businesses. On top of operating multiple businesses, Joe also finds time to give back to his community through coaching and facilitating the Aim High Youth Sports Flag Football League, a Non-profit organization that focuses on child development through competitive sports. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Moran Pober has more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience leading technology and media companies. Moran served as a General Partner at WeKix Israel Venture Funds, one of Israel's leading venture capital firms, investing in cutting- edge technology companies. In 2011 Moran acquired iTips Group with the vision of merging technology with the creative and marketing disciplines in order to provide uniquely integrated creative and marketing to application solutions. As an entrepreneur, Moran has founded and acquired several companies, including a UK-based professional services firm, a US-based Internet media, news and entertainment company with a focus on digital media that used to compete with Buzzfeed, a Canada-based digital solutions Talonx. And also invested in internet ventures such as Israeli-T, TheAmazingP and iPhotomojo under his holding group then ABD Assets. Moran has also founded, advised, sold or played an integral role in the exits or acquisitions of 100+ companies such as Werribee Panels, Forward Freight systems, Rittenhouse book distribution, community home services and others. Moran was on the board of companies such as MGI Modular group investments, Humetis Technologies and Clean Infusion. Moran was also recently nominated to write about small business acquisitions for entrepreneur magazine. Pober has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Money, Business Insider, Fast Company and other major networks. Moran is now the founder and CEO of Acquisitions.com a leading marketplace for buying and selling businesses.Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Pete VanderVeen is currently endeavored on executive leadership coaching specifically focused on helping men develop self-mastery and elevate performance in their personal & professional lives. As a hands-on leader and coach of 20 years, Pete empowers those around him to surpass their own preconceived abilities and exceed expectations while achieving personal and professional objectives. Pete encourages and inspire performance excellence in all endeavors, individuals, teams, and companies that he works with. Pete's background spans launching 10+ companies spanning energy, fitness, franchising, youth athletics, real estate, and various other endeavors across industries and sectors. Pete has extensive experience in entrepreneurship - from participating and founding upstarts to leading $30 million in real estate development and all the way up to managing within a fortune 5 company with $10+ billion in operations, and leading teams in excess of 1000+ reports. For Pete, at the heart of it all lies a hunger to drastically improve the status quo through the empowerment of human capital and transforming corporate success. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Ken Van Liew has garnered international praise for his work in various facets of the building trade. Over the years, Ken has managed the syndication and development of numerous high-profile real estate developments totaling more than $1.3 billion dollars in capital investment. Ken holds Master Degrees in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and in Real Estate Development from New York University. In addition, he has lectured at the Real Estate Institute, New York University and College of Engineering, Rutgers University and is the author of the best-selling book, the Modern Wealth Building Formula. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Jerome Maldonado is a highly successful real estate investor, business owner, coach and speaker. Inspired by his parents' dedicated work-ethic, Jerome has always had a hunger for success and a willingness to do whatever it took to make his vision for his life a reality. Starting from scratch, he struggled for many years to get his business off the ground, but from this he learned what it really takes to build an empire from the ground up. After years of honing his skills in sales, team building, and real estate concepts, Jerome finally built his first 6 figure business in his 20s. In 1998, Jerome pioneered a new construction company which he took to seven figures, in less than one year. With much success came the need for expansion. Understanding the simple concepts and benefits of leasing real estate, he purchased a multi-use retail and commercial property to house his business. Jerome found the traction and confidence which has allowed him to do millions upon millions of dollars in residential and commercial real estate transactions and holdings. Over the span of his 20-year career, Jerome has done over $200 million in in-house transactions, with another $52 million in 2021 alone. His unique ability to streamline results is what makes Jerome's knowledge and experience so powerful. Alongside his partners, Tai Lopez and Dr. Alex Mehr, Jerome has been buying failed businesses such as Radio Shack, Pier 1 Imports and Modell's Sporting Goods, and is optimizing their operations to turn them into profitable businesses. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Bryce McKinley is on a mission to change the game in Real Estate Investing. There's so much opportunity out there for everyone but the industry is riddled with fake experts sharing ineffective information. After being involved in over 10,000 transactions, Bryce has developed the expertise to know exactly what it takes to go from the first conversation to closed deal faster than anyone else. Bryce McKinley has been globally recognized as a top 5 Sales Trainer, Motivational speaker, and an independent consultant for business including Fortune 500 Companies such as Ford, Nissan, Tyco, and ADT. Bryce has been selling since he was eight years old, which has allowed him to become a master closer. He started his journey with nothing, making his first deals living out of his car and has taken that drive to help hundreds of people change their life through wholesaling properties all across the country. This beginning has kept him humble and understanding that everyone deserves a chance to create the life they want. He is now the CEO of Sharpen, a non-profit based in Dallas, Tx. that caters to the needs of the homeless community by way of love and theological principles. But he doesn't just hang his hat on that, Bryce still owns and runs, EveryHouse a successful Real Estate Investing company developed on the idea they can help anyone no matter their situation. This real-world experience keeps Bryce's skills and knowledge sharp and allows him to coach strategies that are still working today. Bryce is a great family man and father and is determined to make his mark on the world one person at a time. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Dr. Wes Waddle was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. Dr. Waddle received his B.S. Degree in Secondary Education from Hyles-Anderson College in 1986. He later received his Master of Theology and Doctorate in Religious Studies. Dr. Waddle has worked in the finance and real estate industries for the past thirty years. He is an approved real estate instructor through the Arizona Department of Real Estate and has earned the designation of Certified Mortgage Banker, the highest designation offered by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. Wes is also an approved mortgage banking instructor and using his college training, he is authorized to teach the National Code of Ethics to REALTORS and mortgage bankers. Beyond that, in 1980, Dr. Waddle became a licensed pilot, and now holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate and is a Certified Flight Instructor. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Fito is an entrepreneurial executive with more than 20 years of experience managing sales, marketing, operations, personnel and merchandising at district, regional and corporate levels for start-ups and established retail, franchise, and manufacturing companies. Fito has also been a resident and member of the Fairfax community since the early 80's. From his days at Oakton, playing sports to pursuing his business and marketing degree at George Mason University; Mr. Garcia has witnessed first-hand the benefits of strong community presence in our local businesses. Fito has used his passion for marketing to help him grow multiple businesses and turn them into growing assets like marketing consulting company Creative Marketing, American Beer Garden Courthaus Social, High Side and his newest concept, in Peruvian food, Inca Social. Inca Social has two location, Vienna VA & Arlington VA. With years of property experience operating and marketing his restaurants, Fito has used this restaurant marketing knowledge as a consultant to restaurateurs in the DMV area. With a focus on a strong digital marketing strategy with social media as well as focusing on PR and maximizing efficiencies and leveraging relationships to generate more revenue, Fito has been able to increase sales, save money and boost visibility for many locations in our community. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
At only 25 years young, Francis Mangubat is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Advance Philly: a real estate sales team that helped clients purchase and sell $85M of Philadelphia real estate in 2019. Francis personally owns over 2.5MM of Philadelphia Real Estate and sold 50MM of Philadelphia Real Estate with his business partner Lawrence Resnick. Francis' background is in finance where he graduated from the top of his class at the University of Delaware. When he decided to practice real estate, he chose Philadelphia over New York City and Los Angeles because of the potential to build wealth in an undervalued city. Francis firmly believes that there is no secret to success: his work ethic and time dedicated to Advance Philly is what has led to all of the recognition he's been granted. He is the #2 agent, with his business partner Lawrence Resnick, in volume and income out of 500 agents at Keller Williams Philadelphia. Francis works with some of the city's top residential developers to acquire, underwrite and presell New Construction and luxury inventory all over the city. Francis creates unique, out-of-the-box strategies to deliver results for his clients, which have led to several closed sales in over the million dollar price point. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Pedro Montesino is an Entrepreneur and Investor who believes in using capitalism to free yourself from bondage. A man who leverages his businesses to achieve Time Freedom, Location Freedom, and Financial Freedom. This philosophy he applies personally and for the people he works with to find Investment opportunities worth pursuing. He structures businesses in a way that is not only profitable for the business owners but also low maintenance. Understanding that we don't want to become slaves to the businesses we own. Instead, Pedro believes that as business owners, we want to leverage those assets to be free to pursue other High Income, Low maintenance assets. Pedro is a mobile internet entrepreneur and currently a Keller Williams agent in tropical Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. He is the main representative for BluPhoenix advisors in the Dominican Republic, sourcing hotel investment opportunities and is perfectly fluent in English, and Spanish. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Lavezz Middleton currently runs his own financial planning practice through Northwestern Mutual. His goal is to work to create financial stability and confidence among a diverse client base of businesses and individuals. Specifically, he is passionate about educating his clients about the various ways in which financial planning can help them achieve their goals. Lavezz is able to help individuals across investment strategy, tax strategy, debt consolidation, and much more! Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Jordan and Sylvester Clarke are off market real estate investors from Indiantown, Florida. They own and manage Clarke Capital Investors, LLC and Mega Land Buyers, LLC. For almost two years, the Clarke bothers have dedicated themselves full-time to finding off market land deals throughout the country. They are currently in the process of moving into the next phase of their real estate journey and are exploring the fields of new construction and development. One of their near-term goals is to bring affordable housing to their hometown, a true testament of their why and purpose! Their life mission is to bring awareness to the power of a functional nuclear family and how real estate investing can provide direct impact to you now and for future generations to come. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
A best-selling author and the host of Radio Free Enterprise, Frank Felker has more than 40 years experience starting, running and helping small businesses. Today his focus is entrepreneurial education. Over 25,000 entrepreneurs from 170 countries have enrolled in his online business courses and he has taught thousands more at live events across the United States, in Germany, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Today Frank is going to speak to us about the great resignation and the impact that the changing labor market is having on business owners and managers across the country. Most importantly he's going to share his Top 5 Tips for Hiring and Keeping Great People in 2021 and Beyond from his upcoming book. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Since opening Gin & Tonic Tavern as a twenty-four year old law student, Fritz Brogan has developed, owned and operated multiple businesses. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, he offers strategic advice and counsel to elected officials and candidates running for federal and statewide office. Fritz is a graduate of Georgetown University and Georgetown Law and serves on the University's Board of Governors and on the board of Hoyas Unlimited. He serves on the Advisory Board of the Global Hospitality Leadership program at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies and is a member of AEI's Enterprise Club and the Meridian Global Leadership Council. He is the National Chair of Maverick PAC and is admitted to the bar in D.C. and Florida. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fritz resides in Spring Valley with his wife and son. Music Credits: A himitsu- Adventures(@argofox & ahimitsu)
Through his impact driven consultations, Karlton Dennis is a top performing licensed tax strategist who has helped over 10,000 clients achieve their financial goals and achieved tax free living. With his many e-books and online courses, Karlton is recognized as a thought leader who is helping the world with his educational and value driven content. Karlton provides the strategies that will bring any entrepreneur closer to the life and business they love. Music Credits: A Himitsu - Adventures (@argofox & @a-himitsu)
Tim Vitale is a multifamily syndicator in the South East that currently has 147 units with another 34 under contract. Prior to moving into real estate syndications full time, Tim was the Assistant Vice President of Finance for a Fortune 500 insurance company in Manhattan. In later September of 2021, Tim left his corporate job to pursue real estate full time. Tim currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina and owns assets in NC, SC, GA, and AL. In this episode, Tim highlights the importance of having a definite why and why showing up every single day is critical to success and making moves in real estate!Music Credit:https://quetzalcapitalgroup.com
Matthew Bates grew up in Arizona and has always had a passion for connecting with people. At the age of 18 Matt joined the Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq shortly thereafter for a year. He also served on a religious mission for his church for 2 years in Russia, learned to speak the language, and aimed to serve everyone while he was there. Upon completing his religious mission, Matt obtained his bachelor's degree in Computer Science and started a very successful career as a software engineer. After rising up the corporate ladder, Matt uncovered a truth that was hard to accept - he was not okay with the 9-5 scene. He had done well in it, earning well over 6 figures and advancing rapidly to a senior level engineer, but he was not fulfilled and did not believe in trading time for money. Five years ago, Matt began to explore real estate and stumbled upon multifamily real estate investing – eventually starting Hedgehog Investments with his business partner. Though Hedgehog investment, Matt has been able to create what he wanted for himself and has also been able to provide a vehicle to others to help them get what they wanted out of life. Matt firmly believes that a rising tide lifts all boats and that is what they aim to do at his company - Hedgehog Investments helps build wealth and raise the tide for all of their clients.Music credits A himitsu adventures argofox t& 2ahimitsu
Robert Rodriguez is an entrepreneur based out of Houston, Texas that works with popular U.S chain restaurants and meat markets in Texas and Oklahoma. Rob provides certain niche services and also working with thriving companies around the U.S in order to expand his reach - his products and services range from kitchen equipment repairs, supplies, and even knife rental services. Still a young man, Rob plans to grow and become a nationally recognized juggernaut. Some of his few clients include the renown names: Adair Kitchen Concepts, Berg Hospitality Group, Landry's Group and La Michoacana Meat Markets. Music Credits: A himitsu adventures argofox & 2ahimitsu
Isaiah Newton is a serial entrepreneur based in Phoenix, Arizona specializing in the real estate, automotive & renewable energy industries. In real estate, he focuses on putting together new construction projects in the greater Phoenix area and works with many various partners and investors to achieve their investment goals. In the automotive space, he is the founder First Class Auto, an on-demand car dealership that focuses on providing a first-class experience to all customers. In the renewable energy space, he founded Simply Efficient, a home efficiency company that focuses on improving all aspects of energy usage in residential homes through their mission to go green nationwide and globally. Music credits:A himitsu adventures argofox & 2ahimitsu
Lucky is a systems engineer by design that is focusing his efforts on funnel building and marketing consulting. He has almost 10 years of experience in the marketing world and has done work for all sorts of business including restaurants, doctors, lawyers, chiropractors, dentists, large consulting companies, real estate agents, wholesalers, mortgage lenders, the entertainment industry, with music labels, social media influencers, brands, and many more. In this episode, Lucky breaks down the importance of market, different considerations that individuals and organizations need to take into account, and gives our listeners actionable steps to drive their marketing efforts forward. Music credits:A himitsu adventures argofox & 2ahimitsu
Brian Domingues is an entrepreneur that has been running a seven-figure contractor and landscaping business in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area for over four years. Brian began this business when he was in high school as a side hustle but has been able to quickly grow it over the last couple of years to the point where he has made this his full-time job. Music credit A himitsu adventures argofox & 2ahimitsu
Jhon Salazar, born and raised in Miami to Colombian parents, is a licensed Realtor and real estate professional in the state of Florida. Jhon Salazar is a real estate advisor who brings a strategic, yet personable approach to the home buying and selling process. He has built a reputation for his sincere and friendly customer care, his proven ability to guide buyers to their dream homes, and to get sellers the most value for their home through a smooth and stress-free transaction process.Music Credits: A Himitsu Adventures(@argofox & 2ahimitsu)
Born in Lima, Peru, Gunther Sanabria emigrated to the United States in 1991. The hardships along his journey inspired a desire to help others and a need to persevere through all obstacles. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1998 from the University of Florida and subsequently earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He also possesses a Master of Laws in International Trade from American University. Gunther was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2004 and to the District of Columbia's Bar in 2006, initially practicing criminal law. His discerning nature and in-depth knowledge led to his assignment to the Domestic Violence Division of the Palm Beach County Office of the State Attorney of Florida. He is fluent in English and Spanish, the CEO of Sanabria & Associates, and works diligently to provide personal injury, immigration, and criminal law services to clients in need. Beyond this, Gunther also has real estate investment firm that focuses on residential real estateMusic Credits: A Himitsu Adventures (@argofox & @ahimitsu)
Ross Cornwell is the founder of Rock Development, a real estate company that specializes in land acquisition, development, and sales as well as new residential construction and single-family renovations in the Greater Piedmont Region of Virginia. While Ross was always surrounded by entrepreneurship growing up, he was introduced to real estate by a mentor that showed him the "art of the possible" and has been hooked ever since, diving into various forms of real estate investing, and now moving into acquiring multi-family real estate assets.Music Credit A Himitsu adventures (@argofox & @ahimitsu)
Cristian Samayoa is a real estate entrepreneur based in Baltimore, Maryland. He works hand in hand with some of the largest property landlords and house flippers in and around the Baltimore area to provide them with off market discounted properties. Cristian has been in Real Estate since 2018, he started off as a landlord owning a few rental units until he quit his job as an electrician and transitioned into Wholesaling houses full time in 2020. Music Credits: A Himitsu Adventures @argofox & Ahimitsu.
Numan Rahman is an entrepreneur with a background in real estate and economics. He has been involved in real estate for several years and currently lives in Arlington, VA and Tampa, FL. He is involved in various big name residential and commercial real estate projects and is a developer in the making. Numan talks about the importance that mentality plays in any endeavor that you pursue and how having a definite why can propel you to new heights. Music Credits: A Himitsu Adventures @argofox & Ahimitsu
Bob Gillingham is a graduate of the University of Illinois and a lifelong resident of northeast Ohio, raised on the shores of Lake Erie. He is the previous owner of Ford Gillingham, which he has now passed down to his 3 kids. He is president of a local school board and actively teaches financial literacy to students 8th grade and up, all the way up to graduate students and last year he taught over 6000 students in 27 schools across the country. Bob currently serves as an Executive Board Member at Finmango, an NGO (501c3 non-profit) based in the U.S. offering free financial education and advocacy to young people worldwide. He is very active in numerous volunteer positions and has over 23000 linked in connections.Music Credits: A himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Greg Arrington is in a partnership with his father for Rapid Hauling Solutions, which at its core is a waste management company. After working for his father on and off with moving disposables from construction sites and demolition jobs, Greg had the idea of branching the business to focus on the sanitation and disinfection of sites to accommodate for businesses that were adjusting to Covid-19 protocols. During that time, Greg also branched out into supplying non-profits provisions for the people in those housing sites. For Greg, it started out as him working for his father and once he got the taste of what was possible through mall business, he quickly branched out into other areas to acclimate to 2020/2021 needs of businesses.Music Credits: A himitsu adventures @argofox & Ahimitsu
Jacob Simpson a 26-year-old real estate investor that was born and raised in Northern, VA. He has been involved in real estate for about 3 years now and has transitioned to investing in real estate full time. Jacob began his career in the corporate setting but always knew that he wanted to pursue entrepreneurship. He began his real estate career wholesaling and is now focusing on fix and flips and dispositions. At the moment, he is a solopreneur but is in the process of building out his team.Music Credits : A himitsu adventures @argofox & Ahimitsu
Steven worked at Deloitte for 3.5 years where he was a Senior Consultant within Deloitte's Controllership Advisory Practice helping CFOs and controllers stay on top of their organization's accounting and financial reporting activities. His experiences ranged from technical accounting such as IPO and M&A activities to technology implementations that help simplify an organization's day to day operations. In addition to his career at Deloitte, he still continues to operate his six-figure side hustle. In the year 2020, he was able to expand his business into other "hot items" and was able to generate over $150,000 in sales in a span of 8 months. His small business makes him hungry to learn more and provides him an opportunity to look at a different lens in terms business when working with clients. His business has created endless memories by providing financial assistance to pay off his college loans and the opportunity to travel the world. Since the startup of his business, he has traveled to more than 30 countries with many more countries currently in the pipeline. Music credits: A himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Jennifer Barner is the founder of Lighthouse Ventures, a private equity real estate investment firm. She is a real estate investment specialist and entrepreneur with a real estate background including extensive rehab experience. Prior to turning full time real estate investor Jennifer worked in sales at both IBM and Microsoft managing software implementations. She has also helped launch several lifestyle and health companies. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Washburn. She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband and is mom to four children. Jennifer started her real estate career in November 2015 studying under the Rich Dad program. She did eleven transactions in the first year of which she leveraged her IRA to purchase five properties. Over the last several years, she has become an LP in a 130-unit MF property in San Antonio which was held for 2.5 years. She is currently invested in another MF property as an LP in a 403-unit property in Shreveport. Jennifer became the GP of her own 72 Unit is northwest AR in December 2020. Jennifer has rehabbed 38+ SFR and has over 19 doors consisting of fourplexes, duplexes, and SFR in the Kansas City and surrounding area. She effectively practiced the BRRR strategy on one portfolio of eleven doors valued at $1.12M with no money in the portfolio giving them infinite returns. Her goal is to add 1000 doors to their portfolio over the next 2-3 years.Music credits: A himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Charles is a native of Brooklyn, NY that currently resides in Charlotte, NC and serves as Senior Acquisition Manager and Asset Manager of Three Oaks Management LLC, in which he actively works to locate high-performing multifamily real estate deals throughout the Southeast region of the United States. He's responsible for performing all of the company's initial underwriting and analysis of these deals, which ultimately determines whether or not the deal will be a good fit for the company. He's also involved with contract negotiation and capital raising to make sure that the deals close, remaining involved after closing to manage the assets so that they perform in a manner that provides investors with exceptional returns. Charles has 14 years of prior experience working for a commercial real estate investor in NYC. During this time, he assisted the investor with acquiring deals, obtaining financing for them, and managing and leasing them after the deals were closed. While there, he also assisted the investor with the management of numerous other businesses that he owned, including a plumbing company and several bars and restaurants. During his spare time, he also actively traded stocks from 2009 to 2014. Music Credits: A himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu
Adam has been a full-time real estate entrepreneur for almost a decade. He's done fix and flips, wholesale deals, has owned small rentals and done large apartment syndications. He currently has 2 real estate businesses he is a partner in - one is a wholesaling business in Philadelphia, PA and the other is a multifamily apartment syndication business out of Charlotte, NC that focuses on emerging markets in NC / SC / GA. Adam is married with a beautiful baby girl. He and his family live in the Charlotte area. Adam is driven by his passion for freedom (financial and time) and his desire to live life on his own terms. His mission is to serve and benefit others. Music Credits A Himitsu - Adventures(@argofox & @ahimitsy)
Jason Postill was a professional baseball player for 5 years before an injury pushed him into sports retirement. He had always dreamed of getting into real estate, and thought getting a brokerage license was the way to do it. He ended up working at a large commercial real estate brokerage where he focused on multifamily investment properties. He later decided he wanted to pursue his long-term vision which was to create his own full-service brokerage and investment firm, which he did last year. He currently is the broker of record at JP Capital Solutions specializing in multifamily and apartment buildings in the Southeast and Managing Partner at MHCI Group where they focus on Manufactured Housing community syndication and currently have over 200 units under management. Music Credits:nA himitsu- Adventures (@argofox. & @a-himitsu)
Scott is a restaurateur and entrepreneur based in Arlington, Virginia. He works with many awesome partners to create and build companies that will have an impact in their community and beyond. Several of Scott's brands have multiple locations, encompassing 15 properties throughout Arlington and the greater Washington DC area. For those of you in the D.M.V., you may be familiar with some of his brands such as Bash Boxing, Don TiTO, Barley Mac, Bronson Bier Hall, Playfull Pack, Bearded Goat Barber, Roy Boys, among many others.Music Credits: A Himitsu - Adventures (@argofox & @a-himitsu)
Umaer is a seasoned real estate investor and previous MMA fighter that has explored the realms of wholesaling, fix and flips, long term holds, mobile home community investing, notes investing, among others. While he is extremely successfully today, Umaer always highlights that this has not always been the case. At the age of 27, he lived in his parents' basement, not knowing what to do, and holding five different hustles to get by. One day, he stumbled across some mentors that introduced him to the power of real estate – all of which, has forever changed his life. Since then, Umaer has gone on to close dozens of deals across various asset classes and is determined to help others become financially free and to learn the art of the possible in real estate. Music Credits: A Himitsu - Adventures (@argofox & @a-himitsu)
Chase is the owner and founder of Trophy Body Personal Training, which provides in-person and virtual training. He is the owner of Sweat DC, he is part owner of Mighty Meals Meal Prep service, he is the program Director & Lead Trainer for Mayor Bowser's #FITDC campaign and is the head Strength Coach for the Washington Football Team's NFL Cheer Program. In this episode, Chase highlights the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity that presents itself, the importance of knowing when to ask for help, and the role that a mentor can play in your life. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - this episode will help you take it!