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REL Freedom Podcast

REL Freedom Podcast

By: Mike Swenson
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Helping people working in all areas of the real estate industry find financial freedom. Join us as we interview the top minds in the industry to see how they used real estate in all ways, shapes and forms to find their own financial freedom. Whether you're a real estate agent, a real estate investor, a real estate syndicator, or you have a business inside of real estate, we want to highlight how you're using it to build time and financial freedom. Want to be a guest on REL Freedom? Contact us at mike@relfreedom.com

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  • Mike Swenson - Capital Raising Tips After 250+ Units Closed
    Jan 8 2026

    Today we celebrate the closing of our newest acquisition, a 35 unit apartment in southern Minnesota. In addition, we cover some of the most important basics for those interested in raising capital for real estate. We break down the fundamentals of what investors actually want to know before they commit their money. From understanding the difference between equity and debt to navigating basic securities rules, structuring deals correctly, and building trust without a long track record, this conversation offers a clear, practical roadmap for anyone looking to scale through other people’s capital. We also cover how to find and attract the right investors, present deals with confidence, avoid common capital raising mistakes, and build long-term investor relationships that lead to repeat capital and sustainable growth. Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or refining your approach, this episode delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately.


    Real People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Building. REL (Real Estate Leveraged) Freedom: Founded By Mike Swenson


    SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

    ✅ http://relfreedom.tv


    GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!

    📈 http://investwithelite.com


    PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!

    💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com


    BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com


    LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES

    🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com


    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT

    💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint


    LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY

    🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com


    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfreedom


    SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574

    🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNDA3NjIyLnJzcw==

    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur


    LET'S CONNECT

    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/

    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom

    🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com


    Let's go get some REL Freedom together!

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    28 mins
  • Kevin Shtofman - How AI Is Powering the One-Person Real Estate Business
    Jan 1 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Shtofman, a seasoned corporate development leader and AI-driven real estate innovator who serves as the Global Head of Corporate Development at Cheere, a data management company building AI agents exclusively for the real estate industry. With over $3.4 trillion in real estate assets flowing through a patented knowledge-graph-powered platform, he shares how enterprise-level AI is transforming property data, decision-making, and investment strategy. Drawing on experience as a C-suite software executive, he unpacks how he’s leveraged AI to build a profitable “one-person” real estate business, the data he uses for free versus what he pays for, real-world AI use cases, and the hard-earned lessons and pitfalls from deploying AI agents over the past 18 months. An accomplished investor, advisor, and global speaker, he offers candid insights on the non-linear path to financial freedom, leadership at scale, and the future of AI in real estate.


    FOLLOW KEVIN 👇

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinshtofman/

    https://www.facebook.com/kevinshtofman/

    https://www.instagram.com/kshtofman



    Real People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Building. REL (Real Estate Leveraged) Freedom: Founded By Mike Swenson


    SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

    ✅ http://relfreedom.tv


    GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!

    📈 http://investwithelite.com


    PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!

    💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com


    BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com


    LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES

    🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com


    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT

    💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint


    LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY

    🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com


    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfreedom


    SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574

    🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNDA3NjIyLnJzcw==

    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur


    LET'S CONNECT

    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/

    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom

    🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com


    Let's go get some REL Freedom together!


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    29 mins
  • Cory Long - If AI Can’t Find You, Your Clients Won’t Either
    Dec 25 2025

    Cory Long is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and nationally recognized business strategist who helps leaders build profitable, purpose-driven businesses through modern marketing and faith-centered leadership. With over a decade of experience generating revenue for entrepreneurs and brands, Cory is the founder of Yroc Consulting and The Entrepreneurial Forge Accelerator, where he equips business owners to scale systems, reclaim time, and lead with integrity. A leading authority in AI search, digital reputation, and local SEO, Cory is known for his bold insight that “if AI can’t find you, clients won’t either.” He is also the host of the E-Forge Podcast and the author of To Love Is To Give, blending business strategy, innovation, and Biblical principles to help entrepreneurs grow businesses that truly matter.

    FOLLOW CORY 👇
    https://yrocconsulting.com/
    https://open.spotify.com/show/4aZD9YaIr5OttNLce5iGOm
    https://corylong.org/

    SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
    ✅ http://relfreedom.tv

    GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!
    📈 http://investwithelite.com

    PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!
    💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com

    BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com

    LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES
    🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com

    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT
    💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint

    LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY
    🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...

    SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST
    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...

    LET'S CONNECT
    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13
    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/
    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom
    🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

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    34 mins
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