Joel Wallace sits down with actor Cory Jeacoma, known for his work in TV, film, Broadway, and beyond. Cory shares his journey from high school theater kid to professional performer, and the highs and lows that have shaped his career.

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Cory opens up about:

• The early hustle—balancing school, music, and acting to chase the dream
• Choosing the grind—sacrificing personal milestones to show up for the stage
• Why surrounding yourself with the right people can elevate your journey
• How social media is shifting the casting world, and why he has mixed feelings about it
• The importance of doing it for the right reasons—not fame, not money, but pure love of performance

“It’s always someone’s first show… and someone’s last.”

Cory reminds us that fulfillment in the arts doesn’t come with a paycheck—it comes with passion, consistency, and staying grounded through the chaos. A must-listen for anyone navigating the unpredictable path of the creative industry.

"From $3.9M to $8.5M: The Real Estate Strategy That Builds Generational Wealth"

In this episode, Justin teams up with Joel Wallace to unpack powerful real estate investment strategies—no guest, just real talk.

Justin breaks down how long-term real estate investing creates massive value over time. From buying undervalued properties and stabilizing them, to running 30-year projections, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how he’s turning a $3.9 million property into an $8.5 million asset.

You’ll learn how to: Find the right deals and reposition them for success Use 30-year underwriting to forecast long-term value Pull money out of a deal tax-free through refinancing Reinvest into the next opportunity to build momentum Strategically sell or hold properties for scalability Set yourself up to double your success year after year

Justin shares how his own portfolio has evolved—and how you can apply the same strategies to grow yours.

Don’t miss next week’s episode, where he’ll break it all down visually with a whiteboard session to go even deeper into the strategy!

Plus: November 4th at 5PM could be your last chance to attend Justin’s VIP Mastermind Dinner. Get access to 35 tools to learn property investing, weekly mentorship calls, and so much more.

While transitioning from professional soccer to real estate investing, Bret Halsey has built an impressive portfolio of over 40 units. This episode is packed with inspiring stories, from playing against Lionel Messi to acquiring properties for $50,000 per door. Bret shares his journey from MLS star to savvy investor, detailing his first real estate purchase, current strategies, and future goals.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into house hacking, value-add renovations, and scaling up in real estate. Bret's perseverance through career-threatening injuries in soccer translates to his determined approach in real estate, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring investors and sports enthusiasts alike.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: Bret Halsey's soccer career and transition

5:18 Leaving professional soccer for real estate

9:31 First real estate investments and house hacking

15:47 Building a portfolio of 44 apartment units

20:35 Strategies for turning around properties quickly

26:52 Long-term goals and passion for real estate

32:27 Keeping equity vs raising capital tradeoffs

37:47 Exploring seller financing opportunities

44:55 Overcoming major setbacks in soccer career

51:41 Question for next podcast guest