🎙️ New Episode Out Now with Nick Johnson & Gabe Einhorn
(Yes… Gabe should’ve been a cowboy 🤠)

This conversation went far deeper than we expected. We dive into:
✨ How faith and purpose shape long-term business success
🥃 The best of Tennessee living — distilleries, caves, music, and culture
🏗️ Construction, growth, and the mindset behind building things that truly last

If you’re interested in how real relationships, grounded values, and smart business decisions intersect, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Meet two great guys:

Nick Johnson — builder of all things construction at Ryzec Building Group, licensed commercial real estate broker at SVN, and connector of people, relationships, and opportunities as Chairman of Contractors, Closers & Connections. I’m committed to elevating our industry through meaningful partnerships and strong community ties. Above all, I’m a proud husband and father to three wonderful children, grateful for the life and purpose that drive everything I do.

Gabe Einhorn — the founder and CEO of VryfID, the renter-first identity and document platform fixing the chaotic NYC rental process. He’s also the founder of Prays, a rapidly growing faith-driven apparel and media brand, and he arranges commercial real estate debt financing nationwide. At just 24, Gabe is building multiple companies at once and documenting the entire journey through social media.

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🎙️The Self-Storage Advantage.

Christy Brock and Margot Kennedy break down one of the most recession-resistant plays in commercial real estate: Self-Storage.

Storage is one of the most consistently profitable and recession-resistant asset classes in commercial real estate: self-storage.

We dive into how self-storage delivers immediate cash flow for partners, along with seller-friendly buyout structures that allow owners to unlock most of their equity, reduce capital gains exposure, and still retain upside on the back end.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why over 11% of U.S. households rely on self-storage — and why demand keeps rising
• How low management intensity + controllable expenses create stable performance
• The role of automation, dynamic pricing, and ancillary revenue in driving returns
• Why simple maintenance and fewer surprises make storage a powerful diversification tool
• How creative deal structures can benefit both investors and longtime owners

If you want to understand why self-storage continues to win in both boom cycles and downturns, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

You can learn more about Christy and Margot at https://www.wiicre.com/.

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This week, I sat down with Thomas Brachey, PMP, founder of Key Real Estate Consulting and one of the sharpest minds in tax-advantaged real estate. Thomas specializes in 1031 exchanges, mineral-rights strategies, and the overlooked investment structures most people never hear about.

Recognized as a 2025 Top Agent by BestAgents.US, Thomas blends deep technical training (PMP + Six Sigma Master Black Belt) with real-world execution. He's also the author of Basics of the 1031 Exchange and Leveraging Mineral Rights and the 1031 Exchange, two guides that simplify complex strategies for everyday investors.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to structure 1031 exchanges for long-term tax deferral and cash flow
• Why mineral rights are becoming a lucrative alternative asset class
• How retirement accounts (SDIRAs, Solo 401(k)s, etc.) tie into real estate and minerals
• Common mistakes and red flags and how to avoid them

A must-listen for investors exploring smarter, tax-efficient ways to scale.

Are you aware of the tax and cash-flow advantages a 1031 exchange can unlock when mineral rights are involved?

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In this episode, I sit down with Dan Lewkowicz, Senior Director of Investment Sales at Encore Real Estate Investment Services and a seasoned commercial real estate expert with over 15 years of experience.

We dig into where real estate is headed next and the conversations investors, brokers, and operators are having behind closed doors right now.

— Will AI replace the broker?

— Where are interest rates heading next?

— What market signals actually matter vs. noise?

— And yes… we even talk about Dan’s Dodge Viper. 🐍🏎️

Dan’s path runs deep from house hacking in Detroit and founding Renaissance Real Estate Ventures, to business development at Amazon, to becoming a national voice in commercial investment sales.

If you’re serious about investing, brokerage, or understanding the forces shaping commercial real estate, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode, Carson Jones sits down with John Vachon. Whether you’re a high-net-worth individual eyeing tax optimization or an entrepreneur passionate about equitable growth, this conversation equips you with actionable insights to unlock your next big move.

On Unlocking Opportunity Zones: Impact Investing with John Vachon, we break down one of the most powerful tools in a passive investor’s playbook: the tax advantages of Opportunity Zones.

If you’ve recently sold stocks, real estate, crypto, or a business—any appreciated asset—you may be staring at a large capital gains tax bill. Opportunity Zones can turn that liability into an engine for long-term wealth creation.

Here’s how:

• Tax Reduction – Hold your OZ investment for 5+ years and unlock up to a 10% step-up in basis on your deferred gain.
• Tax Elimination – After 10 years, all appreciation inside the OZ investment can be 100% tax-free—a permanent exclusion from capital gains.

To make this simple and compliant, we spotlight OZPros.com, one of the nation’s leading Opportunity Zone advisory firms. Founded by OZ pioneer Ashley Tison and guided by strategists like John Vachon, OZPros has become the “OZ Sherpa,” helping investors navigate the complexities with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re an individual facing a single liquidity event or a fund manager building a diversified OZ portfolio, this episode shows you how to defer, reduce, and eliminate taxes—while investing in real assets that revitalize communities. The property discussed in this podcast is officially listed with NAI Koella RM Moore, Justin Sterling Senior Advisor 865.236.1610

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In this episode, host Carson Jones down with John Vachon to explore a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, a potential boutique hotel or multifamily property in historic downtown Kingsport, Tennessee. This is a value-add mixed-use project that is ideally positioned for a hotel development. The property spans nearly 100,000 square feet of mixed-use space with exposed brick, loft-style character, existing tenants, and current cash flow—offering both stability and upside.

What makes it stand out:

• Strategic location: At the crossroads of Tennessee and North Carolina, within driving distance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville, Knoxville, and Charlotte.
• Business demand drivers: Fortune 500 employers like Eastman Chemical, major healthcare centers, and defense contractors fueling steady corporate travel.
• Tourism appeal: Over 12 million annual visitors to the Smokies, plus vibrant regional attractions supporting both leisure and business demand.
• Incentives: Located in an Opportunity Zone with potential access to local grants—creating a unique blend of investment upside and community impact.

John and I break down the numbers, the redevelopment vision, and the impact investing angle that makes this boutique hotel concept so compelling. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or simply curious about how small-market projects can punch above their weight, this conversation offers a front-row look at how place, policy, and potential intersect in the Smokies. The property discussed in this podcast is officially listed with NAI Koella RM Moore, Justin Sterling Senior Advisor 865.236.1610.

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When multifamily housing feeds off the data center boom, it’s a win-win.

In this episode, I sit down with Nic Espanet with Flex Equity Group, to unpack his latest acquisition in Abilene, TX and why the arrival of data centers is creating massive upside for investors, residents, and the local economy.

Nic has been improving communities for years. Every time his team renovates a multifamily complex, they transform an entire neighborhood:

-Deferred maintenance remediated

-Community spaces refreshed

-Amenities added or upgraded

-Interiors modernized

-Neighbor-focused gatherings that foster real fellowship

This conversation is about more than numbers. It’s about the ripple effects of smart investment, on both people and place.

On this episode, I sit down with Kris McGee to unpack site selection and what really drives billion-dollar data center decisions.

Big Tech is on the move:

• Elon Musk’s xAI just secured 1,000,000 ft² in Memphis
• Microsoft and Amazon are locking down land across North Carolina

From massive power demands to water for cooling, you’ll learn why there’s no one-size-fits-all playbook in this space. Robots and AI need a home too—and data centers are quickly becoming one of the most critical (and competitive) real estate asset classes.

We also dive into the wild pricing spreads Kris has tracked in North Carolina:

• $960,784/acre (Charlotte metro, Digital Realty)
• $42,000/acre (Catawba County, Microsoft)
• $19,000/acre (Person County, Microsoft)

That’s a 50x difference inside one state. For comparison, Virginia’s “Data Center Alley” averages $2M+ per acre.

If you’re curious where the next wave of data center investment is headed—and what it means for real estate—this episode breaks it down.