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Ever feel stuck climbing the same hill with no progress?
Multifamily on steroids? Welcome to hotel investing.
Join Vinney (Smile) Chopra and Beau Eckstein as they reveal the secrets to breaking free from the paycheck trap and building a thriving, scalable wealth strategy. With decades of combined real estate, lending, and entrepreneurial experience, they share how to stop trading time for money and start creating systems that work for you. In this episode, you'll learn:
Sloppy with the little things? It's costing you millions.
In this power-packed episode of Apartment Syndication Made Easy, we're joined by the brilliant Nic McGrue, founder of Polymath Legal and seasoned SEC attorney. With over $500 million in real estate transactions supported under his belt, Nic breaks down exactly how syndicators can still thrive—even as interest rates climb, lenders tighten up, and deals get harder to structure. We cover the evolving landscape of real estate syndication in today's economy, including:
Folding laundry might be your new superpower.
Want to attract more investors? Light up the room first.
Want a millionaire team? Start by hiring like one.
Your handshake energy might be the missing piece in your wealth journey.
Vinney Tolman returns for his third appearance on the show, bringing his warm wisdom and powerful presence to a timely conversation about the current energy sweeping through the world. His first guesting episode, Near Death Experience, remains the podcast's most downloaded of all time, while his second visit—a listener Q&A—sparked the most controversy. In this heart-centered episode, Vinney and Patty dive deep into the collective spiritual shifts, personal transformation, and how to stay grounded, centered and connected through it all. Vinney's Website: https://livinggodslight.org/ Visit Patty's Website: www.wingandaether.com or www.pdavispsychic.com Follow our instagram: @spiritspeakerspodcast Follow Patty's instagram: @wingandaether
What does brushing your teeth, folding laundry, and investing in a $52M hotel have in common? Everything. On this episode of Abundance Thursdays, Vinney Chopra and Gualter Amarelo unpack how small disciplines become the foundation of financial empires—and why today's micro-decisions create tomorrow's passive income. Here's what you'll walk away with:
⚙️ Replace 10 tools. Raise millions. Scale on autopilot. This system does it all. Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein share how Go High Level became their business backbone—replacing platforms like Kajabi, ClickFunnels, WordPress, and more. Vinney walks through how $700K was raised just from social media and follow-ups—all automated, all while he slept. Talk about ROI and ROT (Return on Time)!
In this episode, Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein share how they've transformed their real estate empires by leaning into automation, virtual teams, and AI. With decades of experience between them, these two real estate leaders show you exactly how they eliminated busywork, increased productivity, and built powerful marketing machines using one unified tech stack and strategic remote hires. In this powerhouse episode, they break down:
In this powerful episode of The Abundance Mindset, Vinney (Smile) Chopra and Gualter Amarelo unpack one of the most misunderstood truths in real estate investing: people invest in trust, not just deals. Vinney shares his journey from $7 in his pocket to nearly $1 billion in real estate—fueled not by flashy pitches, but by building rock-solid credibility and deep investor relationships. With over 582 investors (and counting), Vinney reveals how most of them never met him in person but still committed to millions. You'll learn how to:
Stock market stress? These investors found a calmer, cash-flowing path.
In this inspiring episode of Apartment Syndication Made Easy, Vinney Chopra sits down with transformational coach and bestselling author Deekron Krikorian, who helps high-achieving professionals transform not just their businesses, but their minds and bodies too. With a background as a Big-4 CPA, startup founder, and now the creator of the Healthy High Performer Method, Deekron shares how success without alignment can lead to burnout—and how to fix it. This conversation is filled with powerful insights, including:
Your energy is a broadcast—what are you sending into the world?
Tired of awkward networking events and endless cold calls? It's time to flip the script. In this energizing episode, Vinney Chopra speaks with Dave Dubeau, author, podcast host, and the creator of a game-changing capital-raising system that helps real estate investors generate 20+ accredited investor meetings a month—without the grind. Dave shares how he moved from struggling to get traction with his podcast to turning it into a magnetic tool for investor attraction. Together, Vinney and Dave explore:
Want real freedom? Build cash flow that works while you sleep. On this energizing clip of The Vinney and Beau Show, Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein remind us that wealth isn't just about net worth—it's about lifestyle and freedom. It's about having passive income systems, trusted operators, and a mindset that sends your dollars out like employees that come back with profits. Beau shares how hitting that $20K/month mark in passive income is doable—not overnight, but with intentional moves. Vinney adds, “That's the ultimate leverage—your money making money without you working for it.”
Net worth is vanity—cash flow is sanity. Multifamily's in trouble. Office space is shaky. But the solution isn't panic—it's pivoting. In this episode clip from The Vinney and Beau Show, Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein stress one mantra: invest in assets that cash flow from Day 1. They break down how value-add properties purchased below market and improved with minimal disruption can create consistent income, limited downside, and huge upside—all without gambling on future assumptions.
Recession-proof portfolios are built BEFORE the storm hits. Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein get tactical in this clip from The Vinney and Beau Show. Inflation, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical shifts are real—but so are the opportunities. Beau lays out why stress-testing deals, using long-term fixed debt, and understanding capital structure is critical now more than ever. Vinney adds that foreclosures and distressed assets are everywhere—including multifamily—and reveals why he's teaching his team to scoop them up for big upside.
The secret to legacy wealth isn't income—it's tax strategy. In this eye-opening segment of The Vinney and Beau Show, Vinney Chopra and Beau Eckstein reveal how learning a few tax principles can transform your financial life. From cost segregation on commercial properties to bonus depreciation on that SUV you bought for business—this is the kind of insight most investors miss. Beau shares how understanding Section 179 saved him $60K in taxes—without being a CPA! Vinney emphasizes the importance of celebrating the dollars that work for you and making memories while building wealth—not just stacking it.
Even the best investors strike out. The key? A Plan B that performs. On this clip from The Vinney and Beau Show, Vinney (Smile) Chopra and Beau Eckstein share a war story: when Vinney was staring down foreclosure, Beau connected him with a lender who wired $8.5M in just 15 days! That's the power of strong networks and knowing your numbers under pressure. They also explore the dangers of over-leveraging with high-interest bridge loans and why smart debt—not just any debt—is the key to protecting and growing your wealth.
Cash flow TODAY or regrets tomorrow—what are you really investing for? In tight markets, many investors make the mistake of tying up capital in long construction timelines with no cash flow. On this segment of The Vinney and Beau Show, Vinney (Smile) Chopra and Beau Eckstein explain why chasing upside isn't enough anymore—investors want income on Day 1. Vinney breaks down a real 506(c) hotel deal—153 keys, 35 competitive offers, and a 7-figure cash flow right now—not later. That's what the smart money is after. They also explain why buying assets (not liabilities) and “knowing your numbers like a pro” are non-negotiables in 2025's market.
Before you act, you have to HOPE.
When markets get messy, only the well-prepared thrive. In this episode of the Vinney and Beau Show, hosts Vinney (Smile) Chopra and Beau Eckstein bring real talk about navigating today's shaky real estate environment. With multifamily deals drying up and cash calls on the rise, they share how savvy investors are pivoting from speculation to strategies built on steady cash flow and smart leverage. Get ready to take notes as they dive into:
From $7 to 42 properties—Vinney's blueprint is all about team.
Don't hand out titles—hand out accountability.
Toxic hires? Nip it in the bud… FAST.
If your team can't grow, your business can't either. Period.
In this episode of Abundance Thursdays, Vinney Smile Chopra and Gualter Amarelo tackle the real reason most businesses stall out—team structure. Vinney, a real estate legend who's raised over $220 million and owns $1.3B in assets, reveals his top 10 hacks for building a team that scales your business, boosts investor trust, and fuels sustainable growth. Here's what you'll learn:
In this powerful segment from The Abundance Mindset podcast, Vinney Smile Chopra shares an exclusive breakdown of a newly acquired Courtyard Marriott hotel deal in Plano, Texas—purchased at a staggering 65% discount from replacement cost. Discover how Vinney and his team secured this lender-owned gem in one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., and how investors are poised to nearly double their money in just 4 years—even without accounting for bonus tax advantages like cost segregation and depreciation!
Most people fear syndication. Vinney raised $220M+ with it. Here's how.
Most people fear syndication. Vinney raised $220M+ with it. Here's how.
Rejection hurts—but it's part of the path to YES.
Rejection is just another rep. Build your mental gym.
Scarcity whispers: “Why me?” Abundance shouts: “Why NOT me?”
ROI? Great. But what about ROT—Return on Time? Or ROP—Return on Passion?
In this empowering episode of Abundance Thursdays, Vinney “Smile” Chopra and Gualter Amarelo take a deep dive into a mindset that separates those who thrive from those who just survive—abundance over scarcity. Drawing on real-life examples, including Vinney's journey from $7 in his pocket to a $1.3 billion real estate empire, they uncover how thinking abundantly leads to greater opportunities, stronger relationships, and better results in business and life. This episode breaks down:
In this powerful episode of The Abundance Mindset, Vinney Chopra and Gualter Amarelo break down the critical elements that separate scalable, sellable businesses from the ones that stay stuck forever. Vinney, who has built a $1.6B real estate, hospitality, and senior living empire, shares how airtight financials, clean books, and recurring revenue streams have allowed him to build companies that buyers want to pay top dollar for. Gualter, author of Broke To A Quarter-Million, explains how too many entrepreneurs leave millions on the table by failing to build financeable companies. Inside this episode, you'll learn: