“The only way I could survive was to let go of the anger, the hate, the hurt—and heal.” Sharon Smith’s real estate journey began in crisis—but led to a powerful comeback. She shares on building a wholesaling business out of a devastating situation, launching a software platform for real estate investors, finding purpose in helping others do the same-- and why she no longer believes in having long-term tenants.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

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“Do something once and get paid forever.” Attorney, Jeff Watson discusses his new book Boaz on Business, and shares the mindset behind long-term wealth, the legal tools every investor should know, and why legacy isn’t just money—it’s wisdom. From courtroom wins to Capitol Hill, Jeff brings 30+ years of strategic thinking to your investing journey.

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"Everything around us is by design." Urban planner and real estate investor Byron Nicholas joins the show to explore how zoning, land use, and long-term planning shape property values, neighborhood dynamics, and investing strategy.

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“If I made it through that, I can make it through this.” From teen mom to real estate investor, Wendy Cole's story is one of grit, grace, and transformation. In this episode, she opens up about rebuilding her life after early struggles, building a successful buy-and-hold portfolio, and why giving often gives more to the giver.

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"If I had stopped then, I would have missed so many opportunities." In this wisdom-packed episode, Stephen Keighery unpacks his lessons from scaling a two-sided marketplace, the power of strong partnerships, real estate in Australia, and how a go-giver mindset fuels success.

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"Financial clarity is the foundation of a profitable business." Join us as David Richter, CEO of Simple CFO Solutions, breaks down how real estate investors can stop feeling broke and start keeping more of their money.

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"You're not sure if it's going to work, but that's part of this game. It's part of building wealth and leading by faith." Join us as Micah Carpenter shares how he scaled his fix-and-flip business to run without him, allowing him to travel the world while still growing his wealth.

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"Keep properties, let them pay you forever, and build true financial freedom." Martine Richardson has a bold message to flippers: Stop only flipping and start holding! In this episode, Martine shares how she used other people's money to transform her real estate journey and achieve financial freedom. She explains why holding properties is the key to long-term wealth, how to structure deals to maximize profits, and why wholesaling or flipping will keep you hustling forever.

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