Capital Hacking

Join us on Capital Hacking as we explore the extraordinary journey of James Stewart, a successful pawnshop owner turned breathwork and cold exposure advocate. We kick things off with captivating stories from the pawnshop world, unveiling the bizarre items people pawn and the role of technology in authenticating valuables. But the real adventure begins when we delve into the profound impact of breathwork and cold exposure on our lives. James shares the science behind these practices, even guiding you through a simplified Wim Hof breathing technique. Discover the secrets to unlocking your body's potential and boosting your well-being in this transformative episode.Key Points:1. **Pawn Shop Operations:** James explained how pawn shops operate, emphasizing that pawn shops are primarily in the business of providing collateralized loans. They assess the value of items customers bring in, offer loans based on those items, and give customers a specified period to repay the loan with interest. If the customer doe

This episode featuring  Josh McCallen and John Edwin explores various facets of the real estate industry and entrepreneurial strategies. In this particular episode, they host Gary Jonas from the How Group, who discusses the upsides and downsides of real estate investments, offering insights into the current state of the economy and his predictions for the market. Gary Jonas shares his journey from the mortgage business to real estate development and property management, highlighting how he transitioned to multi-family properties and leveraged market timing. He also introduces a unique concept of setting aside 5% of rent payments to help tenants save for homeownership. The podcast delves into innovative strategies and creative financing options for thriving in challenging real estate markets, while also touching on macroeconomic factors like interest rates. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and strategies for both seasoned real estate professionals and newcomers looking to navigate the industry&a

This podcast episode delves into the inspiring journey of Renan Cortez, a former combat medic and successful corporate professional turned purpose-driven entrepreneur. Renan shares his path from growing up in challenging circumstances to founding a private equity firm focused on acquiring service-based businesses. Host John Edwin explores Renan's transformational story, discussing the significance of mentorship, education, and taking massive action. The conversation also covers the power of investing in businesses, the process of acquiring and scaling them, and the importance of giving back to underserved communities. Renan's mission to impact veterans, women entrepreneurs, and others fuels his pursuit of both financial success and meaningful societal change. This episode offers insights into the world of business acquisition, wealth creation, and the profound impact of purposeful endeavors.About Renan Cortez:Renan Cortez, Founder, and CEO of Syndicate Venture Group, was born and raised in the Bronx

On this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin talk to Joe Evangelisti, CEO of Legacy Developers and Legacy Builder Capital. Joe shares his journey from being a Navy CB to venturing into real estate after leaving the military. He discusses his experience in three real estate cycles and his transition from flipping houses to large scale storage. Joe also provides insights into the value proposition of Class A storage. Stay tuned to the end for some valuable takeaways from this conversation.[00:01:10] Navy CBs and real estate.[00:03:32] Military background in construction.[00:07:40] OPM and raising capital.[00:09:22] Profit sharing and partnership.[00:13:12] From houses to self storage.[00:14:20] Adversity and scaling down.[00:18:30] Land development and entitlement.[00:21:36] Regulation and COVID impact.[00:23:07] Hiring and managing managers.[00:27:17] Value add and mixed-use properties.[00:30:03] Repurposing hotels for affordable housing.[00:32:30] Following your passion.The podcast h

In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh and John interview real estate expert Dan Harvey, also known as "Dan the real estate man." Dan shares his journey from working on trains to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses his unique strategies such as fractional mortgages and multifamily conversions. Dan's approach to investing is approachable and he emphasizes the importance of education. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation about blue collar investing and rooftop investing. Tune in now![00:01:11] Blue collar investing.[00:05:23] Accidental transition into investing.[00:08:29] Awakening curiosity in real estate.[00:12:07] Financing deals and fractional mortgages.[00:14:09] Fractional mortgages.[00:18:45] Rooftop real estate masterminds.[00:21:21] Shifting investment strategy.[00:25:15] Utilizing the market creatively.[00:27:31] Real estate investing and opportunities.The speaker in the episode discovers their passion for teaching through podcasts and present

In this episode of Capital Hacking, Josh McCallen and John Edwin interview Kaitlyn McKay, a stay-at-home military mom and wife who took immediate action after listening to podcasts on real estate investing. Kaitlyn joined Brian Lubin's Action Academy and already has two successful investments - an Airbnb house hack and a self-storage facility. She shares her perspective on debt, redefining it as asset debt, and teaches the principle of viewing debt in terms of keeping an asset. Tune in to be inspired by Kaitlyn's incredible journey in real estate investing.[00:02:30] Investing in human capital.[00:06:47] Shifting from scarcity to abundance.[00:09:54] Investing in fourplex properties.[00:12:41] Self storage investments.[00:14:23] Military mindset and financial assets.[00:18:08] Seek to serve or pay to play.[00:21:33] Supportive spouses in real estate.[00:25:10] First time someone offered capital.[00:27:00] Self storage and auctions.Kaitlyn McKay, a stay-at-home military mom and wife, took immediate a

In this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin discuss the remarkable life and impact of MJ Gottlieb. MJ shares his journey in entrepreneurship and sobriety, highlighting his work in creating the world's first sober dating app. The conversation also delves into MJ's book, "How to Ruin a Business Without Really Trying," featuring a foreword by Damon John. Listeners can expect to hear fascinating stories about MJ's relationship with famous personalities, including Damon John. Tune in to gain insights on the double bottom line and the power of combining entrepreneurship with a meaningful cause. [00:02:13] Entrepreneurship for good.[00:07:36] Joining forces with FUBU.[00:08:21] Never let your ego cloud your judgment.[00:12:00] Clothing line with 1500 stores.[00:15:13] Warehouse challenges and back office.[00:19:38] Connecting with someone in recovery.[00:22:04] Mental health and addiction.[00:26:51] Lucid's unique business model.[00:29:33] Rock Sobriety concer

In this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin are joined by Jeremy Locke, the co-founder of Aerial Recovery, to discuss the incredible work being done by Aerial Recovery and the HealTheHeroesInitiative.com. They delve into the mission of Aerial Recovery, which involves saving military personnel transitioning to civilian life and rescuing victims of human trafficking. The conversation is hard-hitting and powerful, highlighting the power of the human heart and the ability to create change. Tune in to learn about the world-changing work of Aerial Recovery and the inspiring stories of hope and transformation.https://unboundnow.org/[00:01:26] The power of human change.[00:06:03] Combat deployments and battle wounds.[00:08:07] Processing traumatic experiences.[00:13:37] Rescuing children from child sex slavery.[00:18:06] The Sound of Freedom.[00:20:03] Child sex trafficking rescue.[00:24:41] Awareness and combating human trafficking.[00:26:02] Predators and their impact.[00:30:49] Spreading

In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh McCallen and John Edwin dive into the topic of GoBundance. They are joined by six GoBundance members (David Kiernan, Joe Colasuonno, Martin Eiden, Lance Knaub, Hoan Thai, & Brian Beers) who share their personal experiences and discuss the importance of joining communities like GoBundance to improve various aspects of their lives. The episode provides insights into what GoBundance is all about - a group of men dedicated to becoming the best versions of themselves and living fulfilled and meaningful lives. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and discover the power of joining a tribe like GoBundance.[00:01:34] What is GoBundance?[00:05:17] Authenticity in celebrating wins.[00:09:08] The collective mindset and mastermind.[00:10:49] Motivating success stories.[00:14:07] Wholeness and personal growth.[00:18:46] National trips and experiences.[00:20:57] GoPods and their impact.[00:24:48] Creating self-managing teams.[00:28:10] A diverse group of men.[00:29:13] Ma

In this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts John Edwin and Josh McCallen are joined by Daniel Holmlund, a real estate investor with a 20-year legacy in the industry. They discuss the challenges of being a hard lender and the importance of building a community and giving back. Daniel shares his experience in real estate investing and how he has created an education format to help others start buying their own properties and jump into syndications. He also emphasizes the value of sweat equity and learning from successful syndicators. Tune in to gain valuable insights from this real estate expert.[00:02:08] Cracking the code on syndications.[00:04:21] Correcting the pronunciation of names.[00:08:33] Investing in local communities.[00:11:14] Lessons learned from bad partnerships.[00:14:10] Sweat equity and success.[00:19:15] Real estate education at Intel.[00:21:42] LinkedIn research strategy.[00:24:45] Creating a community.[00:27:19] Joining the Alternative Investing Club.When it comes to buying real estate, it&ap

In this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh and John interview Brian Luebben from Action Academy. The discussion revolves around Brian's journey to finding his "why" and how he helps others create a vivid vision for themselves. Brian shares his experience of making a quarter million dollars in sales, deciding to travel the world, and launching a business, a podcast, and a mastermind. He also talks about dealing with panic attacks and the importance of having a community around you. The hosts emphasize the importance of building a community and being a resource for others.[00:01:39] Pursuing entrepreneurship after success.[00:05:51] Figuring out what you want.[00:06:45] Creating a vision for success.[00:09:41] Self-imposed restrictions in strategy.[00:12:30] Pour into others for success.[00:16:28] Leaving a high paying job.[00:18:09] Overcoming travel anxiety.[00:20:53] Creating impact beyond oneself.[00:25:41] Pursuing your passions.[00:26:38] Finding happiness in the climb.[00:29:52] Scalin

On this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin interview Josh Hatter, who has transitioned from short-term Airbnb rentals to short-term bed and breakfast boutique hotels. Hatter shares his passion for hospitality and explains how he found his niche by blending short-term rental houses with large-format hospitality. The hosts also discuss the benefits of this type of investing and geek out with Hatter over his success. Despite confusion over having two Josh's on the show, the hosts and guest provide valuable insights into the world of hospitality investing.[00:02:35] Short-term rentals & boutique hotels.[00:03:38] Investing in real estate.[00:07:28] Bed and breakfast properties.[00:09:56] Boutique hospitality investment properties.[00:13:41] Short-term rental economics.[00:18:44] EBITDA and profit margins.[00:19:55] Airbnb breakfast and dynamic pricing.[00:23:11] Commercial real estate investing.[00:26:57] Historic towns for hotel investments.Josh Hatter has a unique approach t

In this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin interview Travis Chappell, a former Bible college student turned sales professional and entrepreneur. Chappell shares his powerful referral hacking technique for lead generation, as well as his insights on how to change your life one step at a time. He also discusses the benefits of podcasting and shares his own hack for attracting guests to your show. Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode![00:01:42] Referral hacking and life change.[00:05:30] Finding purpose after college.[00:09:20] Starting a podcast.[00:10:01] Podcast coaching and referrals.[00:13:35] Podcasting for enjoyment.[00:15:30] Self-help industry criticism.[00:18:22] Building a Guest Marketplace.[00:21:01] Podcast Guest Fees.[00:23:53] Empathy and understanding others.[00:26:45] Angel investors and SAFE financing.[00:29:50] Starting a podcast for networking.[00:33:01] Adding value to relationships.[00:36:09] Referral-based hacks.[00:38:02] Building relationship

On this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin interview Travis Baucom, an experienced real estate investor who went from owning 400 properties to having to sell them all and start over again in the self-storage space. Travis shares his story and insights into his current successful investing strategy, which involves self-storage instead of houses. The hosts and Travis also discuss the differences between house investing and commercial investing, and why Travis believes houses are not a good investment. Listeners will learn valuable lessons about real estate investing from Travis's experiences and expertise.[00:00:55] Self-storage investing strategy.[00:03:43] Real estate investment strategies.[00:06:57] Business Failure and Growth.[00:10:06] Leadership and accountability in business.[00:13:21] Real estate investment pitfalls.[00:16:50] Overcoming Adversity in Real Estate.[00:19:58] Commercial Real Estate Investment.[00:23:18] Self-storage facility management.[00:28:06] Investing

In this episode of Capital Hacking, Josh McCallen interviews Kyle McCorkel, an industrial engineer turned full-time real estate investor. Kyle shares his journey of building a machine to find deals and add to his portfolio, how he finances those deals, and partners for success. He also discusses his passion for helping others achieve financial freedom and how he and his family are charting their course towards it. If you're a learner interested in real estate investing, this episode is a must-listen! Visit us www.capitalhacking.com for all episodes and show notes![00:01:28] Building a wholesale machine.[00:03:58] Passive income and real estate.[00:08:00] Tracking real estate cash flow.[00:11:34] Unique portfolio tracking method.[00:14:56] Direct mail marketing strategy.[00:17:49] Targeting strategies for leads.[00:21:15] Buy and hold acquisition drought.[00:25:16] Real Life Rentals and Twitter.Kyle, the guest, began investing in real estate in 2015 while still working and consulting. He was searching for

Today's episode we hear from Anthony Vigilante a long-time friend of Capital Hacking and we finally got him on the show! It has been a long time waiting but we are so glad he joined us. He dropped a gold mine of wealth. Don't miss this show!About Anthony Vigilante:Anthony has been in the financial industry for 20+ years running Enterprise Technology and as a Chief Security Officer. He graduated from New York University with a BS in Information Systems Management and from Fordham University with a MS in Computer Science. Anthony also holds an Advanced Certificate in Financial Econometrics and Data Analysis from Fordham's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Anthony sits on the National Board of Directors for America On Tech, which is a national nonprofit on a mission to mentor and guide underprivileged students to thrive in careers in technology and innovation. He regularly speaks at various conferences specializing in the areas of Technology and Cybersecurity. Anthony has been a multifaceted

In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh McCallen interviews Marc Halpern, an expert in chemistry and private investing. Halpern shares his evolution through the world of private investing, starting from real estate and learning how to maximize his IRA to become a successful investor. He also talks about the content he created, including his expertise in phase transfer catalysis. Listeners can expect a thought-provoking and informative deep mastermind on private investing.Marc is a successful part-real real estate investor who achieved financial freedom by doing only 1-2 deals per year as an active investor over 11 years (www.PartTimeInvestors.com). He then reached “The Ultimate Passive Investor Endgame” by transitioning out of active single-family home investing into high ROI truly passive private placement investing. He diversifies his private placements in three dimensions. For example, his self-directed Roth 401(k) is invested in 10 private placements in 7 sectors with 5 syndicators, fund managers, a

E278: Three Policy Risks in the Apartment Investing and Ownership Industry with Jay ParsonsThere are screening methods to combat leasing fraud and improve risk management. In today’s episode, Jay Parsons reveals the three policy risks that landlords and investors should be aware of and provides insight into the current state of the market, including price discovery and which markets are on the rise and which are on the decline.He also talks about the evolution of rental housing as an asset class and how technology has played a significant role in increasing its accessibility to individual investors. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and new screening methods to combat leasing fraud so listen now!Key Points from This Episode:Jay talks about the backstory of his life and where he came from.What are the policy risks in the industry?What does the industry look like for rental housing?How did Jay get into real estate economics?The markets Jay is seeing right now and where he sees prices going in the

Starting with a top-down approach and asking what you want your life to look like can help you make better decisions. In this episode with Kimberly Hopkins, she shares her criteria for choosing an asset class, and why she opted for multi-tenant industrial over multifamily investing. She told us the story of why and how she moved from academia to entrepreneurship in the real estate industry.Kim makes us understand multi-tenant industrial and neighborhood retail investing, the math behind it, and teaches us how to get started in the industry. Listen in and learn how to dissect your investment plan and take the right action. Tune in too for an extra tip on why you should include your kids in the business. Hit the play button now!Key Points from This Episode:Kim shares her background and what got her into iron peak properties. What type of real estate does Kim love?Why was the Rich Dad Poor Dad book revolutionary to Kim?Kim talks about how she got into the industrial space.The first property that Kim brought and

Starting with a top-down approach and asking what you want your life to look like can help you make better decisions. In this episode with Kimberly Hawkins, she shares her criteria for choosing an asset class, and why she opted for multi-tenant industrial over multifamily investing. She told us the story of why and how she moved from academia to entrepreneurship in the real estate industry.Kim makes us understand multi-tenant industrial and neighborhood retail investing, the math behind it, and teaches us how to get started in the industry. Listen in and learn how to dissect your investment plan and take the right action. Tune in too for an extra tip on why you should include your kids in the business. Hit the play button now!Key Points from This Episode:Kim shares her background and what got her into iron peak properties. What type of real estate does Kim love?Why was the Rich Dad Poor Dad book revolutionary to Kim?Kim talks about how she got into the industrial space.The first property that Kim brought and