Hosted by Nate Pharmer-Eden and Cole Farrell, Forged In Fire is where real entrepreneurship meets raw, unfiltered stories. This isn’t your typical business podcast—we skip the fluff and dive straight into the heat of what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business. From late-night doubts to game-changing wins, we explore the trials, setbacks, and breakthroughs that entrepreneurs experience at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner navigating new challe ...
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A weekly compilation of our favourite articles from The Spectator magazine, read aloud by their writers, from politics to arts, foreign affairs to culture.
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I'm Brian Briscoe - the host of this podcast. One of my passions is helping people learn how to build a profitable apartment investing business and this podcast is just the launching point!! I interview people in various stages - from the aspiring to the experienced - to help you understand what to do at various phases of the journey. I also do solo episodes where I pack each episode full of actionable advice... Some people promise "no fluff' but I actually deliver in these episodes... I als ...
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Secured is the podcast for software security enthusiasts. Host Cole Cornford sits down with Australia's top software security experts to uncover their unconventional career paths and the challenges they faced along the way. Listen in as they share their insights on the diverse approaches to AppSec, company by company, and how each organisation's security needs are distinct and require personalised solutions. Gain insider access to the masterminds behind some of Australia's most successful So ...
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A doctor and physician assistant talk about real estate and self-storage investing. Welcome to "The Bill and Kap Show." Hosted by Jordan Kapper, MD, an ER doctor with a strategic approach to self-storage investing, and Bill Goodland, an Emergency Medicine PA with a keen eye for real estate opportunities, this podcast is a blend of expertise and practical advice. As the founder of Lantern Light Capital, he’s deeply involved in everything from limited partnerships to comprehensive 506c syndica ...
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Olenka Hamilton, Melanie McDonagh, Hannah Moore, James Delingpole and William Atkinson
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30:24On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Olenka Hamilton ponders whether Poland’s revival is a mirage (1:24); Melanie McDonagh asks who killed the postal service (9:52); Hannah Moore argues that family cars aren’t built for families any more (14:35); James Delingpole reviews Careme from Apple TV and Chef’s Table from Netflix (21:15); and, William Atkinso…
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Today Dr Kate Gress joins us to talk about overcoming challenges, tips she would give to new syndicators, and her journey into multifamily real-estate. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on May 9, 202…
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Episode 29: From Teaching Elementary to Building a Real Estate Empire: One Woman's Journey
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36:46Jonna Weber transforms from a reluctant investor who viewed real estate as risky to a community leader and team builder with a thriving portfolio spanning decades of experience. Her journey illustrates how consistent action over time, learning from others, and pushing through fear creates lasting success in real estate investing. • Sold an underper…
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Dave Dubeau joins us today to discuss podcasting, creating dialogue with potential investors, and his journey in multifamily investing. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on May 2, 2025 ---- Watch the…
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Ian Williams, Philip Patrick, Guy Stagg, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, Mark Mason and Catriona Olding
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36:50On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Williams looks at Chinese influence in the UK (1:39); Philip Patrick interviews Japan’s last ninja (9:35); Guy Stagg reviews Damian Le Bas and explores the myths behind the city of Atlantis (18:23); Ysenda Maxtone Graham reviews an exhibition on school dinners at the Food Museum in Stowmarket (23:38); Mark Mas…
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From Cryptography to AppSec: Scott Contini on Building Practical Security
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42:16Episode Summary Scott Contini has a PhD in cryptography with more than a dozen research publications, and has spent the last 15 years focused on solving real-world security problems. After switching from academia to industry in 2008, Scott has identified hundreds of cryptographic implementation flaws across the world, written widely read blogs on c…
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Episode 28: What Happens When You Sell Your Dream But Lose Your Purpose?
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35:27Jerome Myers shares his journey from corporate America dropout to entrepreneurship expert, revealing how he helps founders find post-exit fulfillment rather than just maximizing valuations. • Built a $20 million division for a Fortune 550 company before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship • Created "the eight X's of a founder" framework to guide ent…
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Neal Bawa joins us today to discuss his journey into real estate, the multifamily yield curve, and growing market trends. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on April 25, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on…
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Owen Matthews, Matthew Parris, Marcus Nevitt, Angus Colwell and Sean Thomas
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30:46On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews reads his letter from Rome (1:21); Matthew Parris travels the Channel Islands (7:53); Reviewing Minoo Dinshaw, Marcus Nevitt looks at Bulstrode Whitelocke and Edward Hyde, once close colleagues who fell out during the English civil war (15:19); Angus Colwell discusses his Marco Pierre White obsession…
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Episode 27: The Entrepreneur's Resilience Handbook
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27:02Nate and Cole share personal stories of their most challenging real estate moments and how they transformed these potential disasters into opportunities that strengthened their businesses and mindsets. • Nate recounts managing a duplex that caught fire when a child found a lighter and toilet paper • The catastrophe led Nate to purchase the property…
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EXP - Driving The Conversation With John Funderburk
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34:42John Funderburk joins us today to discuss capital raising, marketing, and the importance of being a self starter. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on April 18, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube…
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Paul Wood, Katy Balls, Olivia Potts, Benedict Allen, Cosmo Landesman and Aidan Hartley
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40:06On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Would Trump really bomb Iran, asks Paul Wood (1:38); Katy Balls interviews Health Secretary Wes Streeting on NHS reform, Blairism and Game of Thrones (8:38); Olivia Potts examines the history – and decline – of the Easter staple, roast lamb (18:25); the explorer Benedict Allen says Erling Kagge and Neil Shubin wer…
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Engineering Security: Bridging DevOps and AppSec with Jon-Anthoney de Boer
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43:13Episode Summary Jon-Anthoney de Boer is the Product Security Lead at Transmax, overseeing security for critical infrastructure that manages traffic flow across Australia. Coming from a strong software engineering background, Jon-Anthoney shares his experience transitioning from traditional engineering into product and application security. He highl…
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Episode 26: Building a Lawn Care Empire with GreenPal
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46:40Bryan Clayton transforms a high school lawn mowing side hustle into an 8-figure landscaping company before creating GreenPal, the "Uber of lawn care" now serving 300,000 weekly users nationwide after a decade of determined building. • Started mowing lawns in high school and grew it into a company with 150 employees over 15 years • Sold first landsc…
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EXP - Expanding Your Knowledge With Jay Balekar
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26:52Jay Balekar joins us today to talk about syndication, sponsors, property management, and tips he would give to those just starting out. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on April 11, 2025 ---- Watch …
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Petroc Trelawny, Gareth Roberts, Tom Lee, Leyla Sanai and Iram Ramzan
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28:07On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Petroc Trelawny reads his diary for the week (1:14); Gareth Roberts wants us to make book jackets nasty again (6:22); Tom Lee writes in defence of benzodiazepines (13:44); Leyla Sanai reflects on unethical practices within psychiatry, as she reviews Jon Stock’s The Sleep Room (19:41); and, Iram Ramzan provides her…
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Episode 25: Navigating Real Estate: From Chicago Triplex to 200 Units
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43:27Linda from Married to Real Estate shares her journey from property management to owning 193 units and developing commercial properties. Her story reveals how networking, mindset shifts, and embracing uncertainty transformed her from managing properties for others to building a substantial real estate portfolio. • Started in property management for …
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Gavin Mortimer, Colin Freeman, Lawrence Osborne, Lionel Shriver and Anthony Cummins
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34:10On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Gavin Mortimer looks at how the French right can still win (1:48); Colin Freeman interviews Americans who have fought in Ukraine and feel betrayed by Trump (11:01); Lawrence Osborne details his experience of last week’s earthquake, as he reads his diary from Bangkok (18:38); Lionel Shriver defends traditional, mon…
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Rob Pekarek joins us to talk about what to look for in business partners, advice he would give to new investors, and his journey into multifamily real estate. -- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on April…
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Scaling Cyber at Fujitsu: Laura O'Neill on Strategy, Risk and Growth
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44:14Episode Summary In this episode of Secured, host Cole Cornford chats with Laura O'Neill from Fujitsu Cyber. Laura shares her journey from a pure maths and cryptography background through management consulting into the world of cybersecurity. She explains how she helped grow MF&A from a small team into a 70-person company before its acquisition by F…
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Episode 24: The Roadmap to Business Success with Anthony Markey
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33:52Anthony Markey – Business Profit Advocate & Connector With over seven years of experience as a self-employed professional, Anthony Markey specializes in helping businesses uncover hidden financial opportunities to save and maximize profits. Beginning his career in the life and health insurance industry, he transitioned into the B2B space, where he …
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Owen Matthews, James Heale, Francis Pike, Christian House and Mark Mason
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32:06On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews argues that Turkish President Erdogan’s position is starting to look shaky (1:19); James Heale examines the new party of the posh: the Lib Dems (7:51); Francis Pike highlights the danger Chinese hypersonic missiles pose to the US navy (13:54); Christian House highlights Norway’s occupation during the…
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EXP - Finding Your Niche With Cole Farrell
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32:31Cole Farrell joins us today to talk about his experience with property management, capital raising, and getting started in multifamily real estate. -- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This epi…
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Episode 23: Michelle Marion’s Inspiring Rise from Property Manager to Real Estate Powerhouse
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41:01Michelle Marion, a seasoned property management expert with 25 years of experience, started her journey as a single mother, unknowingly stepping into a lifelong career. Specializing in value-add properties, she has transformed underperforming assets into thriving investments. Her passion for real estate investing began with a $7,500 property, teach…
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Henry Jeffreys, Marcus Walker, Angus Colwell, Nicolas Farrell and Rory Sutherland
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28:28On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Henry Jeffreys looks at the potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on British drinkers (1:31); on the 400th anniversary of Charles I’s accession to the throne, Marcus Walker explains what modern Britain could learn from the cavalier monarch (7:10); Angus Colwell provides his notes on beef dripping (13:55); Nicolas Fa…
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Paul Moore joins us today to talk about strategies, avoiding mistakes, and what advice he would give to those starting on their multifamily journey. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This e…
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Balancing Compliance and Risk: Kat McCrabb on Cybersecurity for Mission-Driven Organisations
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33:21Episode Summary Cole Cornford speaks with Kat McCrabb, founder of Flame Tree Cyber, about navigating cybersecurity compliance and risk, particularly within education, government, and mission-driven organisations. Kat shares insights from her experience in federal government and as CISO at Brisbane Catholic Education, highlighting the strengths and …
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Jacqueline Landry: Building Wealth Through Real Estate
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38:16In this episode of Forged in Fire, Jacqueline Landry shares how she transitioned from the corporate grind to financial freedom through real estate. After a major business setback, she and her husband pivoted to multifamily syndications, leveraging their experience to rebuild and scale. Today, Jacqueline is actively involved in 16 syndications acros…
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Colin Freeman, Harry Ritchie, Max Jeffery, Michael Gove and Catriona Olding
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34:54On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Colin Freeman explains how Islamic State tightened its grip on the Congo (1:23); Harry Ritchie draws attention to the thousands of languages facing extinction this century, as he reviews Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages by Lorna Gibb (8:00); Max Jeffery highlights the boxing academy changing yo…
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EXP - Identifying Your Metric With Tony Lopes
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42:33Today Tony Lopes joins us to talk about finding your metric, working with mentors, and the current market. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titan This episode originally aired on March 14, 2025 -…
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From Snapshots to Success: Olivia Acton’s Journey Behind the Lens
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38:59Episode notes Olivia Acton is the owner and lead photographer at Olivia Acton Photography, a premier studio based in Janesville, Wisconsin. In this episode of Forged in Fire, Olivia shares her journey from nursing to entrepreneurship—starting from scratch, signing her first clients, and growing her business into a thriving luxury photography brand.…
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Harry Cole, Zoe Strimpel, Michael Simmons, Nigel Warburton and Justin Marozzi
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29:15On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Having returned from Washington D.C., Harry Cole reads his diary for the week (1:16); Zoe Strimpel reports on the Gen Z fliers obsessed with maximalising their air miles (5:37); Michael Simmons argues that Scotland is the worst when it comes to government waste (12:00); reviewing Quentin Skinner’s Liberty as Indep…
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EXP - Learning What You don't Know With Alex Kingman
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25:39Today Alex Kingman shares with us some of her multifamily challenges and advice she would give to those who are just starting out. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titan This episode originally a…
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Breaking into Cyber: Kiera Farrell on Growth, Networking & Early-Career Lessons
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35:23Episode Summary Kiera Farrell, Cyber Analyst at David Jones, shares her journey from studying a Bachelor of Cybersecurity to landing a role in cybersecurity operations. She reflects on the challenges of breaking into the industry, the lessons learned from risk management, and the importance of networking in career growth. Kiera and Cole discuss the…
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Paralyzed, Not Defeated: Rachel Cohen’s Unstoppable Rise in Real Estate
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37:53Episode notes Today, we’re joined by Rachel Cohen, who takes us through her journey, who transformed her life from being paralyzed to building a thriving real estate career. Starting as a college athlete, Rachel’s life took unexpected turns, from managing a business with her ex-husband to facing a life-altering injury in 2006. After realizing she h…
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Joseph Root joins us today to talk about his success in scaling and property management along with what tips he would give anyone who is just starting out. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titan …
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Paul Wood, Matthew Parris, Ian Buruma, Hermione Eyre and Francis Young
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33:19On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Paul Wood reads his letter from the Vatican (1:17); Matthew Parris warns Conservatives from embracing causes that could lose them as much support as they would gain (7:31); reviewing Richard Overy’s Rain of Ruin: Tokyo, Hiroshima and the Surrender of Japan, Ian Buruma argues that the atomic bombs were not only imm…
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Entrepreneur at Heart: How Willie Enriquez Transformed His Hustle into Real Estate Wealth
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37:36Willie Enriquez, a Dominican-Puerto Rican based in Connecticut, has had an entrepreneurial mindset since childhood, earning his first dollars sweeping barber chairs for his father. In high school, he won an entrepreneurship award and later pursued business management in college while working full-time to support his family. After spending nearly se…
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Hugh Schofield, Igor Toronyi-Lalic & Michael Simmons, Lisa Haseldine, Alice Loxton and Aidan Hartley
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36:57On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Hugh Schofield asks why there is no campaign to free the novelist Boualem Sansal (1:26); The Spectator’s arts editor, Igor Toronyi-Lalic, reacts to the magazine’s campaign against frivolous funding and, continuing the campaign, Michael Simmons wonders if Britain is funding organisations that wish us harm (8:00); L…
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EXP - Build Out Your Team With John Casmon
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41:37Today John Casmon joins us today to talk about structured goals, tips for new investors, and his journey through multifamily. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titan This episode originally aired …
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Eddie Esparza’s Journey from Demolition to Domination
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50:40Eddie Esparza is a real estate investor and the co-founder/CIO of Diversified Equity Partners, where he helps professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate investments. His journey into real estate began at a young age, as he was born into it. His father had a property portfolio, and Eddie and his brother started by working in demolit…
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James Heale, Andrew Kenny, Lara Prendergast, Ysenda Maxtone Graham and Nina Power
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40:40On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale wonders what Margaret Thatcher would make of today’s Conservatives (1:28); Andrew Kenny analyses South Africa’s expropriation act (6:13); Lara Prendergast explores the mystery behind The Spectator’s man in the Middle East, John R Bradley (13:55); Ysenda Maxtone Graham looks at how radio invaded the hom…
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EXP - Asking Questions With Aleksey Chernobelskiy
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29:39Today Aleksey Chernobelskiy joins us to talk about his business, investments, and advice he would give to those just starting out. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titan This episode originally a…
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The Story So Far: Inside Secured’s Growth and What’s Coming Next
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24:02Episode Summary In this special solo episode, host Cole Cornford reflects on the journey of the Secured podcast over the past two years. He shares behind-the-scenes insights, from the unexpected challenges of cicada season disrupting recordings to the podcast’s growth, hitting 45 episodes and over 7,000 downloads. Cole discusses listener feedback, …
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From Excavation to Elevation: Frank's Leap into Real Estate
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40:26Frank’s journey began in the humble surroundings of Maui, where he took his first entrepreneurial steps by selling spam musubis to fund his passion for fishing. But after high school, life seemed to push him into a conventional path—work or college. He chose work, diving into the excavation industry and aiming for the top: a blade operator, a covet…
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Katy Balls, Alexander Raubo, Damian Thompson, Daisy Dunn and Mark Mason
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26:22On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Katy Balls analyses the threat Reform pose to the Conservatives (1:20); Alexander Raubo talks us through the MAGA social scene and the art collective Remilia (6:42); Damian Thompson reviews Vatican Spies: from the Second World War to Pope Francis, by Yvonnick Denoel (12:27); Daisy Dunn reviews the new podcast Into…
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EXP - No Right Way With Randy Langenderfer
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34:13Randy Langenderfer joins us today to talk about ways of getting into multifamily, networking, and his advice for those starting out in real estate. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titan This epi…
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Bill's Frustration to Fulfillment Journey
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48:10Episode notes Bill O'Donnell, a retired Air Force veteran, moved from feeling unfulfilled in healthcare to finding purpose and success in financial advising, all through the guiding hand of God. After years of working in roles that didn’t align with his passion, a transformative spiritual moment led him to embrace a new direction. Bill’s journey to…
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Loyd Grossman, Tanya Gold, Harry Halem, Angus Colwell, Philippe Sands and Michael Simmons
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44:53On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Loyd Grossman pleads to save Britain's cathedrals, as he reads his diary for the week (1:31); Unity Mitford is a classic case of aristocratic anti-Semitism says Tanya Gold (7:47); looking ahead to another Strategic Defence Review, Harry Halem warns that Britain is far from prepared for the era of AI warfare (12:42…
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Andy Borses shares with us details about his book he just wrote, the importance of being able to shift your mindset, and his journey through multifamily. --- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community for in-depth courses and live networking with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titan Th…
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