"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast designed specifically for convenience store district managers who oversee multiple locations. In just 5-10 minutes – perfect for a quick break – host Mike Hernandez delivers strategic insights and practical solutions for multi-unit management challenges. Each episode tackles essential topics like team delegation, standardization across stores, effective communication systems, and performance optimization strategies. Whether you're new to multi-unit man ...
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The Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast grants you access to expert real estate investors, syndicators, lenders, property managers and advisors. These experts share their stories, tips and advice on how they successfully built their businesses, and their fortunes, through multi-family real estate investing. Host Rod Khleif is a seasoned and passionate real estate investor who has personally owned and managed over 2000 apartments and homes. Rod has combined his passion fo ...
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Axel Ragnarsson speaks with successful real estate investors and dissects how they started, built, and scaled their businesses. In each episode, listeners can expect tactical and actionable information to help grow their business and real estate portfolio.
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Preparing for Real Estate in 2026 (Opportunities & What's Changing) | Ep. 1,184
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42:17Preparing for Real Estate in 2026 (Opportunities & What's Changing) | Ep. 1,181 Steve has been a force in real estate since 2002, executing everything from raw land deals and bulk foreclosure packages to single-family flips, multifamily rentals, and large-scale land development. With nearly 4,000 units closed and over $1 billion in transactions, he…
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Episode 26: Making Your Checklists Work Harder
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3:59Smoke Break - Episode 26: Making Your Checklists Work Harder Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how to transform basic compliance checklists into powerful continuous improvement tools that drive operational excellence across your district. Learn to extract valuable data insights, leverage checklists for training, opt…
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How Two Veterans Closed a 168 Unit Deal With Zero Experience | Ep. 1,183
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31:20Erik and Jeffrey Freeman bring over 30 years of combined real estate experience and manage more than $20M in multifamily assets as strategic partners. Erik, a U.S. Navy veteran with a B.S. in Marine Engineering, has two decades of experience as a real estate agent, investor, hard-money lending specialist, and project manager. Jeffrey, a U.S. Army v…
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This episode of Own Your Power dives deep into the transformative force of visualization and why it's one of the most powerful tools for creating the life you want. It explores how building a clear, exciting vision for your future activates your subconscious mind, boosts motivation, sharpens decision-making, and accelerates progress toward your goa…
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#306: Sharing Tactical Tips for Multifamily Investors Who Want To Make More Creative Offers When Pursuing Deals
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20:07In this tactical episode, Axel shares specific, actionable strategies multifamily buyers can use to structure more creative and compelling offers, especially in today’s buyer-leaning market. He breaks down how to think beyond “price and timelines” and instead use deal structure, seller collaboration, lender creativity, and strategic concessions to …
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He Started With $6,300, Now Owns 22 Mobile Home Parks | Ep. 1,181
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41:22Tim Woodbridge began his career as a registered nurse, where precision, urgency, and care shaped how he solved problems. He carried those strengths into real estate, purchasing his first mobile home park in 2019, doubling its value in 14 months, and returning all investor capital through a refinance. Since then, he has helped grow the WCG portfolio…
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The Power of Living and Leading by Core Principles | Ep. 1,180
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4:01This episode of Own Your Power explores the core principles that define extraordinary leadership, emphasizing integrity, vision, purpose, and the values that shape winning teams. It highlights how authenticity, massive action, love, and continuous growth create cultures that change lives, while resilience and strategic planning empower leaders to t…
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How They Turned 84 Senior Beds Into Day-One Cash Flow (Full Breakdown) | Ep. 1,179
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31:30Ashley and Carlie Terradez are international speakers, authors, and ministry leaders, as well as the founders of Global Church Family, thriving entrepreneurs, and commercial real estate syndicators. First-generation immigrants who arrived in the U.S. in 2008 with nothing but their three young children, they have built a life rooted in faith, family…
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#305: Bringing Back Our Very First Guest... Bootstrapping a PM Company and Leveraging Professional REI Experience with Chris Grenzig
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52:49In Episode, Axel welcomes back the very first guest ever featured on the Multifamily Wealth Podcast — Chris Grenzig, founder of JAG Capital and JAG Property Management. Chris shares his story of bootstrapping a property management company from scratch, why he intentionally started small, and how he built out systems, and a service model that actual…
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He Risked His Life Savings on Real Estate… Here's What Happened | Ep. 1,178
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52:12Markian Sich is a Ukrainian American Naval Academy graduate and former Marine CH53E pilot who turned military leadership into entrepreneurship. He built ADPI, the nation's premier military real estate education community, and today he owns and operates multifamily properties across Indiana along with a 46 bed memory care facility in Georgia. His gr…
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The Power That Comes From Developing A Success Driven Mindset | Ep. 1,177
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5:28This episode dives into the transformative power of a success-driven mindset and how it shapes every part of your life, from finances and achievement to health and well-being. You'll explore how to train your mind toward growth, use visualization to accelerate results, build empowering self-talk, redefine your identity through "I am" statements, an…
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#304: Sharing 5 Extremely Actionable (and Valuable) Leasing Tips for Multifamily Operators Looking To Maximize NOI
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15:29Axel shares five practical leasing strategies that every multifamily operator can implement to reduce vacancy, maximize rent roll, and ultimately increase NOI. These are simple, high-impact tactics that work whether you self-manage, run an in-house property management team, or work with a third-party manager. Axel also breaks down how to use stagge…
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The Real Estate Cheat Code 99% of Investors Don't Know Exists | Ep. 1,176
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47:26Matt Porcaro is a real estate investor and educator who cracked the code to property wealth using a powerful government-backed renovation loan. With just a small down payment, he transformed a duplex into $130K in equity and $2K in monthly passive income in only eight months. That success led him to create The 203k Way™, a thriving community that t…
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The Power of Being Happy & Playful | Ep. 1,175
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4:06In this episode of Own Your Power, explore the often-overlooked secret to lasting success, having fun and staying playful. Learn how joy, curiosity, and lightheartedness can transform your relationships, fuel creativity, and make your journey toward success far more fulfilling. Discover why the most magnetic and influential people lead with happine…
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#303: Discussing The Fundamentals Of Excellent Asset Management and De-Commoditizing Yourself as a GP with John Makarewicz
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52:48In this episode, Axel Ragnarsson is joined by John Makarewicz, President and Head of Operations at Faris Capital Partners, to discuss how sponsors can stand out in a crowded multifamily space and the systems that drive excellent asset management. John shares his journey from scaling one of the largest residential brokerages in the Southeast to buil…
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From W-2 to 400+ Units: The Real Estate Strategy That Actually Works in 2026 | Ep. 1,174
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43:46Andrew Freed began as a project manager before a Rich Dad Poor Dad revelation led him to pursue financial freedom through real estate. Using a HELOC on his Boston condo, he rapidly scaled to 10 properties in two years and now oversees 400+ units with 50 more under contract. Specializing in multifamily, house hacking, and syndications, Andrew is a t…
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The Power That Comes From Moving With Speed | Ep. 1,173
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5:31In this episode of Own Your Power, explore the game-changing force behind rapid success: speed of implementation. Learn how taking swift, decisive action separates winners from overthinkers and creates powerful momentum in business and life. Discover why hesitation kills opportunity, how to balance due diligence with execution, and why the most suc…
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#302: The Importance of "Leading With Your CapEx" and Why You Should Over-Renovate Units Early In A Hold Period
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13:57In this solo episode, Axel breaks down one of the most overlooked aspects of multifamily ownership—the timing of your CapEx spending. Many investors wait until systems fail before addressing roofs, heating, or parking lots, but Axel explains why this “defer and react” approach can actually hurt you long-term. He shares why leading with your CapEx, …
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He Sold His Business for $125M… Now Has 11,000 Units | Ep. 1,172
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50:09Alex Roudi is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record spanning over two decades and more than $2 billion in real estate transactions. Before founding Interwest, he launched Coverall North America Inc. with just $8,000 and built it into a $250 million global enterprise with thousands of franchises and clients worldwide. A gra…
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The Power of Pursuing Self Mastery | Ep. 1,171
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5:36This episode of Own Your Power dives deep into the art of self-mastery, the foundation of all success. True power doesn't come from controlling others but from mastering yourself through discipline, self-awareness, and personal growth. Listeners will discover how to build habits that strengthen willpower, focus, and resilience while learning to tra…
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How They Built a $20M Real Estate Fund After Losing Everything | Ep. 1,170
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31:31Coronado native Drew launched his real estate career in 2010 flipping houses after realizing his landscaping job wasn't his calling. He partnered with Chris, a second-generation renovation investor with a finance degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, who previously built a successful mortgage career before shifting full-time into real e…
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#301: Salvaging a Bad First Deal with Investor Capital, Building Incredible Investor Relationships, and Numerous Great Deal Stories with Levi Allen and Joe Rinderknecht
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53:33In this episode, Axel sits down with Levi Allen and Joe Rinderknecht, co-founders of Cowboy Capital, to talk about their journey from a tough first deal to becoming trusted operators with a growing investor base. They share how they salvaged a challenging early project that nearly sank their business, what they learned about managing investor relat…
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How To Build Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate in 2025 (ft. Joe Killinger) | Ep. 1,169
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29:43Joe Killinger is a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of experience spanning every facet of the industry. As an agent, investor, syndicator, and founder, he has been directly involved in the sale and marketing of more than 6,500 assets, totaling over $950 million nationwide. A true industry innovator, Joe continues to invest his t…
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He Built a 63-Unit Portfolio in 8 Months While Working Full Time | Ep. 1,168
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28:14Jordan is the co-founder of Axis Capital Investments and a driven real estate investor with a degree in Construction Science from Texas A&M University. As a General Partner in over 60 multifamily units across Texas, he combines hands-on construction expertise with sharp asset management and due diligence skills. Before real estate, Jordan oversaw m…
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In this powerful episode of Own Your Power, we dive into the secret ingredient behind every lasting success, consistency. Discover why it's not talent, luck, or even intelligence that separates the average from the extraordinary, but the ability to show up and do the work day after day. Learn how consistency shapes habits, builds trust, strengthens…
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#300: Reflecting On 300 Episodes! How Our Business Has Grown, Changes in How I Think About Investing, Business, and More!
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34:02In this special milestone episode, Axel Ragnarsson celebrates 300 episodes of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast by reflecting on how his business—and his mindset—has evolved since the show began in 2020. From launching with 42 units and no investors to managing over 500 units and $18M in equity today, Axel walks through the journey of growth, lessons …
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She Quit Her Job and Made $20K on Her First Flip | Ep. 1,166
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49:51Diva Rescia is a multifamily specialist with the Boyett Team at CBRE, helping clients buy, sell, and reposition apartment buildings across Southern California. A former FOX and Univision TV news anchor turned real estate expert, Diva has transformed over 30 properties and spent more than 15 years mastering the art of real estate investing. Her earl…
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How He Raised $850,000 on His First Multifamily Deal | Ep. 1,165
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31:00Jason Martins is a Certified Property Manager and seasoned real estate investor overseeing more than 170 rentals across multiple states, with over 17 years in property management. His expertise spans conventional, LIHTC, and Section 8 housing, blending hands-on experience with strategic investment insight. Fluent in English and Portuguese and profi…
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The Power That Comes From Giving Away Power | Ep. 1,164
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5:19In 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 …
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