"Politicians say things like, 'We want to build communities.'
These are the guys actually building communities..."

In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Kartik Singla and Jimmy La from the Sustainable Development Group, who are real estate developers and entrepreneurs building a village of over 100 units in Barrie, Ontario.

They share their journey from buying a single-family home to creating multi-unit communities, including how they navigate city approvals, scale efficiently, and turn every property into an opportunity for growth. From early wins to building Clapperton Village, this episode reveals the real process behind successful development.

We cover:
✅ How a single downtown lot turned into their first 10-unit building
✅ The buy-box model they use to convert homes into multi-unit communities
✅ Why working with the city is the key to scaling faster
✅ The growing pains of partnerships, capital raising, and sleepless nights
✅ How they are turning 9 projects into Clapperton Village, a full neighborhood with gyms, coworking, and more
✅ And why Canada’s housing crisis needs bold solutions like the Missing Middle

Whether you are starting with a duplex or dreaming of large-scale development, this conversation gives you the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to build neighborhoods and wealth from the ground up.

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Bouncer to Brokerage CEO: The Hard Truths Behind Real Estate Success

In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Justin Konikow realtor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Prime Real Estate Brokerage.

We cover:
✅ Why most agents and investors stay stuck
✅ The “success trap” no one talks about
✅ How Justin earned mentorship from giants like Ryan Serhant & Scott McGillivray
✅ Why real wealth comes from relationships, not transactions
✅ The mindset shift that made Prime a dominant force in Southwestern Ontario
✅ And how to audit your life to break through your current ceiling

Whether you're just starting out or stuck at 5 properties, this conversation will hit you with the unfiltered truth about what it takes to build a real business in real estate.

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"Everyone forgets this: you’re in it to make money..."

In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Wybo, real estate investor, social media personality, and partner at Foundation Capital, to unpack what it really means to build wealth in real estate—not just broker it for someone else. Jeff shares his journey from realtor to investor, and why he's making the conscious decision to “skip right to the rich part” by taking control of the deals himself.

We dive into the power of social media, the mindset shift every realtor needs to hear, and how Foundation Capital is helping everyday investors grow their wealth without the headaches of being a landlord. From investing in REITs to finding the right markets and building systems that scale, Jeff drops hard truths and practical strategies for anyone serious about growing real estate wealth—without reinventing the wheel.

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