Open Channels FM brings you conversations and insights from the people shaping the open web. Through our channels we share real experiences from builders, developers, product makers, and community leaders worldwide. Discover how ideas become products, communities grow, and openness drives innovation. Each episode gives you inspiration and practical takeaways to help take your own ideas further.
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Award winning South African Radio Show, Sundays 10:00 to 13:00 SAST with Ngwako T. Malakalaka on Kofifi FM 97.2 Thank you for tuning into the podcast and you are welcome to donate to our channel, as part of the contribution to the work we do for jazz and her people. PayPal: [email protected] Thank you, as always. Big Love N.
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Peter Slezkine, the Director of the USA-Russia-China Trialogue project at the Stimson Center, hosts a series of conversations with experts and ex-officials from the United States, Russia, China and beyond to discuss cold wars past and present, potential areas of conflict and cooperation, and alternative visions of global order, among other subjects. Since the middle of the 20th century, the shifting relationship among the United States, Russia, and China has had a profound impact on each cou ...
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The Note Closers Show Podcast covers everything you don’t know about real estate investing today, specifically the world of note investing. Scott Carson, CEO of We Close Notes, interviews experts in the note investing field, including vendors he works with, and students he has trained. Prepare to be educated and entertained on the secrets of how you can control millions of dollars’ worth of property for pennies on the dollar, through investing in distressed real estate notes. Scott and his s ...
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Open Channels FM Founder’s Podcast Tech Stack
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16:26BobWP is back sharing his podcast gear and software tips for all podcasters, offering insights on mics, interfaces, and AI tools to streamline production.By Open Channels FM
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Your 2026 Real Estate Marketing Playbook: Unleash AI for Exponential Growth & Sky-High Conversions with Cory Long
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48:02Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and I'm jacked up to share this episode! You guys overwhelmingly responded to our "Adapt or Die" discussion, so I brought in the AI Jedi himself, Corey Long from Wirerock Consulting! If your lead gen, PPC, or organic search is feeling sluggish, it’s because marketing has …
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Four Easy-To-Use AI Tools To Help Your Marketing Explode!
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51:02Good morning, afternoon, and evening, investors! Scott Carson here, fresh off our "Note Buying for Dummies" workshop, where the #1 lesson is always: market smarter, not harder! As one past coach put it about my students: "Scott knows his shit when it comes to raising capital marketing, and it works!" If you're tired of marketing being a 40-hour wor…
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Kuiken and Hodges: The China Commissioners
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53:06Mike Kuiken and Josh Hodges, two commissioners on the congressionally appointed US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, join us to discuss the recommendations of the Commission’s 2025 annual report and the state of US-China relations more broadly. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to stay updated with the latest episodes! …
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Unlock Your IRA: Checkbook Control for Real Estate Investors with Nick Sahagan
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59:24Good morning, afternoon, and evening, real estate investors! Scott Carson here, ready to fuel your year-end deals. Tired of lazy retirement money? I’m joined by the "Big Enchilada," Nick Sahagan from Safeguard Advisors, to demystify the self-directed IRA LLC with checkbook control! Nick shows you how to ditch Wall Street, grab control, and use your…
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Fix & Flip Funding Secrets: Navigating Hard Money Lending with Michael Hoffman from Longhorn Investments
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1:02:35Good morning, afternoon, and evening, investors! Scott Carson here, ready to drop some serious knowledge bombs on your day-to-day investing strategies. Today, we're talking with a true titan of Texas real estate finance, Michael Hoffman, founder and CEO of Longhorn Investments! Since 2008, Mike and his team have funded over 10,000 loans and $2 bill…
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Bob and Nathan explore the chaos of browser tabs. One hoards thousands, while the other balances life with two. Tune in for witty banter, tech quirks, and questionable life advice.By Open Channels FM
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From Dry Cleaner to Real Estate Mogul: Ian Noble's Austin-Born Journey to Syndications
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42:54Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and today we're chatting with a local Austin legend who’s bleeding burnt orange and making serious moves in real estate: Ian Noble from Runsteady Investments! Ian's journey is a Marvel origin story for the modern investor – from taking over his family's dry cleaning busin…
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Multipolar with Steve Dyer on The K Jazz Show
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34:20It’s always special when we welcome back the giants of our sound, the elders who continue to move the language of jazz forward. Our guest needs little introduction; he’s a saxophonist, composer, producer, cultural thinker, and one of the most profound creative voices in South African music. The last time we spoke, he had just released Enhlizweni, a…
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Creative Financing Blueprint: Mastering Trusts, Due on Sale, and Wraps with T Alan Ceshker
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1:19:55Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and boy, do we have a treat for you! Ever wanted to tackle Texas creative financing—think subject-to, wrap-around mortgages, and assumptions—without, shall we say, foul-ups? Good, because I've brought on the man, the myth, the legend himself: T Alan Ceshker from the Ceshk…
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How to Leverage Short-Term Rentals for Maximum Investor Returns with Mike Swenson
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1:10:41Good morning, afternoon, and evening, fellow real estate gladiators! Ever wondered if those sweet Airbnb profits are just a myth, or if you can actually turn a rental into a cash-flowing beast? Well, get ready, because Scott is joined by the Twin Cities' own rockstar investor, Mike Swenson! Mike's not just an amazing investor, he's a realtor-broker…
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Building a Culture of Openness and Growth Around Accessibility in Tech
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39:35In this episode, Anne Bovelett discusses web accessibility with Marc Haunschild, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. They provide practical advice for developers, advocate for diverse teams, and promote small, iterative changes toward inclusivity.By Open Channels FM
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Adapt or Die: How AI Is Changing Real Estate Marketing
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43:51In this episode, I'm peeling back the curtain on my biggest takeaway from the Laughlin and Associates Magnify Your Wealth Summit: AI is rocking real estate marketing, and if you're not paying attention, you're missing out. Website traffic is down, Facebook engagement is tanking, and Google's AI is now answering questions directly, bypassing traditi…
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Good Or Bad: President Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Plan
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39:39Good morning, afternoon, and evening, everyone! The news is buzzing with President Trump's 50-year mortgage idea for housing affordability. While the media churns drama, on The Note Closers Show, we stick to numbers. And the numbers, ladies and gentlemen, never lie. We dug into this mortgage innovation with calculators (and a little AI!). Is a 50-y…
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A maiden journey with Hakan Bașar on The K Jazz Show
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28:41This Sunday on The K Jazz Show, we’re taking a trip that begins on the banks of the Bosphorus, glides through the cobbled streets of Florence, making its way to Johannesburg — where jazz meets joy, culture meets curiosity, and rhythm knows no borders. An extraordinary young voice in global jazz — Hakan Başar, the 21-year-old Turkish piano virtuoso …
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Glenn Diesen, professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway and host of the Greater Eurasia Podcast, joins us to discuss the current state of affairs in Europe, including the West’s approach to the war in Ukraine, the future of integration on the continent, and the militarization of Scandinavia. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spoti…
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From Wholesaler to Mortgage Note Investing: Brian Royster's Journey to Passive Income
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50:03Ever feel like your entrepreneurial journey is less a straight line and more a frantic chase after a "shiny object squirrel?" Then you're in for a treat! On this episode of The Note Closers Show, we sit down with Brian Royster, affectionately known as "The Note Genius," for a refreshingly honest conversation about building a note and real estate in…
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Shred Your Debt: Unlock Financial Freedom with Adam Carroll
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47:11Hold on to your hats, folks, because this episode of the Note Closers Show is about to drop some serious financial truth bombs! Scott Carson welcomes Adam Carroll, the Shred Method legend, to help you escape the "payment problem" and become the architect of your own life! If you're tired of the doom and gloom and ready to take the "red pill" to fin…
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Unlocking Note Investing: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Note Buyers & Sellers
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50:58What's crackalackin Note Nation! Scott Carson here, your main man in the note game, and I'm stoked to drop some serious truth bombs on ya'll in this episode! Are you tired of getting outbid on those tapes? Do you want the secrets to finding note sellers that the joker brokers want to hide from you? I'm about to give you the keys to the note seller …
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Episode 700 and The Biggest Lesson Learned With a Rebrand
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9:01As we hit 700 episodes, BobWP catches us up on the rebrand.By Open Channels FM
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Texas Foreclosures: Where Do You Find The List?
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24:24In this episode, we explore the Texas foreclosure market and provide actionable strategies for real estate investors. With foreclosure activity on the rise, Texas offers significant opportunities, but navigating this market requires specific knowledge and resources. I will explain how to find and capitalize on foreclosure deals in Texas. From secur…
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How to Find Private SDIRA Investors In Your County
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54:19Tired of begging banks for capital? Ready to tap into a hidden goldmine of private funding? This week, we're diving deep into the world of Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) investors and revealing how you can easily connect with these motivated lenders. Discover the secrets to finding SDIRA investors, understanding their needs, and securing the capital you…
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Bob’s gearing up for episode 700. He reflects on milestones, announces the end of solo episodes, and hints at more guest chats ahead.By Open Channels FM
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From Foreclosures to Nonperforming Notes: This CPA Cashes In with Sterling James
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51:51Do you want to know why note investing beats buying foreclosures? Scott Carson chats with one of his recent 1:1 coaching students, Sterling James, a CPA-turned-note investor who's mastered the art of turning distressed debt into serious profits. Sterling shares his journey from flipping houses to buying first lien notes, revealing his conservative …
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What Every New Note Investor Needs To Do Before 2026
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24:41Howdy, investors! 🤠 Scott Carson here, ready to wrangle in some serious real estate success for 2026. Tired of New Year's resolutions that bite the dust by February? I'm spilling the beans on how to turn the last quarter of this year (2025) into a launchpad for total domination of the Texas real estate scene next year. This ain't rocket science, fo…
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BONUS: Why You Should Attend the 4th Annual Austin Multifamily Investor Summit - Nov 6th
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7:42Austin Multifamily Summit: Your Ticket to Texas-Sized Success Howdy, folks! Scott Carson here, and I'm stoked to share a can't-miss event for all my Texas real estate investors: the Austin Multifamily Summit on November 6th! Whether you're a seasoned multifamily pro or just dipping your toes into the apartment game, this summit is your golden ticke…
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Mathew Burrows, program lead of the Stimson Center’s Strategic Foresight Hub, joins us to discuss his career in the CIA and the National Intelligence Council, where he was the lead author of Global Trends, a non-classified report released every four years as an aid to incoming administrations. We also discuss transformative global events of recent …
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The "Do Both" Method: How to Build Wealth & Still Enjoy Life with Germaine Foley
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38:00Ditch the Budget Blues: How to Build Wealth And Live Like a Boss Alright, Note Closers, Scott Carson here, and I'm ready to drop some financial fire! 🔥 I'm talking about building wealth without feeling like you're living in a Dickens novel. We've all heard the same old advice: cut out the lattes, skip the vacations, and live on beans and rice. But …
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What the Debt Markets Are Telling Us Real Estate Investors
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25:23Alright, Note Closers, brace yourselves! 🚀Scott Carson is here to give you a sneak peek into the future – and it ain't all sunshine and rainbows. According to the debt market tea leaves, a foreclosure wave is brewing, set to crash upon us in 2025. But don't panic just yet! Scott's not just here to deliver the bad news; he's got a freakin' treasure …
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Transforming Website Analytics for WordPress Users with a Privacy-First Approach
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24:41In this episode, Adam chats with the creators of Independent Analytics, a WordPress plugin focusing on user-friendly, privacy-oriented website stats. They highlight its benefits over Google Analytics and upcoming features.By Open Channels FM
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88 Reverse Mortgage Notes: Death, Taxes, and Foreclosure Headaches
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47:20This week Scott reviews another tape of assets from a new provider. Buckle up your boot straps and hold on tight for this thrill ride of reverse mortgage notes. Scott dives into the map and spreadsheet, outlining the positives and negatives of the assets, giving tips along the way! Illinois Foreclosure This state takes longer to foreclose on! Manuf…
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Deal or Dud: When is a 13% ROI Performing Note a Dud?
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19:42Alright, Note Closers! Scott Carson's back with a cautionary tale of epic proportions. And for this episode, it's all about the duds. In this cautionary (and terrifying) case study, Scott dissects a Kentucky note "performing" deal so bad, it's practically a masterclass in what not to do. Here's what you'll discover: Kentucky Note Red Flags: Why Rur…
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Business Notes: The Riskiest Investment Class with David Barnett
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45:32Thinking of diversifying into business note investing? This ain't your grandma's real estate note. David Barnett joins us to expose the real risks of buying paper backed by businesses. Forget passive income dreams; this is a hands-on (or hands-off-and-lose-everything) game. Buckle up, buttercup, because we're diving headfirst into the due diligence…
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Storage Caves: The Future of Flex Space & Storage Empires
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37:02Tired of your crap piling up? Scott Carson chats with Jim Stepanian & Joel Markovitz from Storage Caves, who are revolutionizing storage! Learn about flex-space, investor opportunities with solid upside. Ditch multifamily headaches! (Plumbing, toilets...ugh!) It’s your ultimate solution to the garage-sized problems, from the housing crisis to your …
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How Great Storytelling Builds Brand Loyalty and Differentiates Products
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31:15In this episode, Rae and Adam dig into why storytelling is key for brands to shine in WordPress, sharing tips on connection, differentiation, and authentic messaging.By Open Channels FM
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John Mearsheimer, world-renowned scholar of international relations, joins us to discuss the state of play in the Middle East, East Asia, and Eastern Europe. We also examine the relationship between realism and morality, the nature of the China threat, and the origins of “offshore balancing.” Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to sta…
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