Built For Wealth
The Millenials No BS Guide To Financial Freedom
This show is your go-to podcast for breaking down the barriers to real estate investing. I tackle common objections head-on, demonstrating that financial constraints, lack of experience, or uncertainty shouldn't hold you back. Through candid conversations with investors from diverse backgrounds I want showcase real stories of individuals who have successfully navigated the real estate market. My mission is to prove that with the right mindset and tools, anyone can embark on their journey to financial freedom through real estate.
Episodes
30 episodes
Ep 031 | Don’t Be The Best… Be The ONLY (How to Stand Out in 2026)
What if the reason your business isn’t growing… is because you’re trying to be better instead of being different?In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, Hollywood producer Brad Holcman breaks down the exact framework he used to...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:13:29
Ep 030 | How Steve Ross Built $200M in Real Estate (From Landscaping to Private Jets)
Steve Ross started investing in real estate at 19 years old — and over the last 35+ years, he’s built a $200M real estate portfolio spanning single-family rentals, multifamily, shopping centers, flex space, new construction, and commercial deve...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:01:29
Ep 029 | How Private Equity Actually Builds Wealth (No BS) with Chris Salerno
What if you skipped the “safe” path and built wealth the way private equity insiders do?Join Josh on the Built for Wealth podcast, your no-BS guide to financial freedom for millennials. We interview various investors to gain insights on...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:02:01
Ep 028 | He Left NASCAR to Build $5M Luxury Homes (The Real Cost of High-End Real Estate)
Luxury real estate investing, luxury spec homes, and high-end new construction look glamorous—but the reality is risk, capital, branding, and brutal lessons most real estate investors never talk about.In this episode of the Built for We...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:12:39
Ep 027 | Why Drew Maher's Investment Approach Works
Join Josh on the Built for Wealth podcast, your guide to financial freedom. We explore real estate investing and how to build wealth, featuring insights from various investors. This podcast offers valuable financial education and personal finan...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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50:56
Ep 026 | From Nothing to $130M A Year in Real Estate Development with Johnny Inch
What does it really take to build a $130M-per-year real estate development business; starting with no money, no college degree, and a background in construction and landscaping?In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, Josh sits ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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50:04
Ep 025 | No-Money-Down Real Estate in Cabarrus County | Kirk Hanson’s Playbook
Ever driven past a billboard that made you laugh and remember the realtor’s name?That’s pretty much Kirk Hanson in a nutshell. In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with Kirk – a race car driver turned Cabarrus Cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:04:32
Ep 023 | How to Grow a Real Estate Team That Actually Produces with Josh Dilmaghani
On this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with Josh Dilmaghani, broker/owner at White Stag Realty, to unpack how he went from zero experience to running a multi-state brokerage closing ~250 transactions a year. We get real about what sepa...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:03:09
Ep 022 | From Bandit Signs to Transaction Funding: Pete Russell’s Wholesaling Journey
On this episode of Built for Wealth, Josh sits down with Pete Russell, a Charlotte-based wholesaler turned transaction funding operator, to unpack how he went from 5:30 a.m. bandit signs to closing 30+ deals in a month, and why double closing b...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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59:36
Ep 021 | How to Build Wealth That Lasts: The 3 Pillars of Financial Independence with Mark Metzger
On this episode of Built for Wealth, I sat down with Mark Metzger, former Navy search-and-rescue, wealth manager, and real estate investor, to learn from his years in the trenches and wealth of hard-won insight. We cover everything from droppin...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:16:31
Ep 020 | Creative Finance Masterclass: Subject-To, Notes & 0% Seller Terms with Avi Rasowski
What if you could get paid three times on one deal—upfront, monthly cash flow, and a big backend? In this episode, Avi Rasowski breaks down exactly how he uses owner financing, subject-to, and notes to turn “h...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:01:09
Ep 019 | Surviving the 2008 Crash & Building Wealth Through Real Estate | Mike Moulton’s 25-Year Journey
In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with Mike Moulton—a 25+ year real estate investing veteran who’s done it all: lease options, subject-to deals, fix & flips, creative finance, and now large-scale commercial plays a...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:01:33
Ep 018 | How Igor Shiper Built 150 Rentals & $10M in Storage—Without Burning Out
In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with Igor Shiper—an immigrant entrepreneur who went from flipping his first property solo to building 150+ rental units, 310 self-storage doors, and a booming construction company. We cover everyt...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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49:37
Ep 017 | How Sam Wegert Scaled to 11-Bedroom Rentals | Co-Living Real Estate Cashflow Strategy
In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with co-living investor and entrepreneur Sam Wegert, who went from running martial arts schools to building a scalable room rental empire in Charlotte. Sam breaks down how he transitioned from sel...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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55:04
Ep 016 | He Quit His Job After Buying a Car Wash! Dan Schiermeyers' Journey to Financial Independence
In this episode of the Built for Wealth Podcast, I sit down with real estate investor and engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Dan Schiermeyer, who went from a corporate job in aerospace to building a portfolio of small business-backed real estate ass...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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56:02
Ep 015 | From W2 to Wealth: How Liviu Built Real Estate Freedom & A Holiday Empire
In this episode of the Built for Wealth podcast, Josh interviews Liviu Peter — a former 9-to-5er turned full-time real estate investor, flipper, and seasonal light show mogul. From flipping bungalows in Chicago to managing multifamily portfolio...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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51:02
Ep 014 | From Wholesaling to $9M in Self-Storage: Alex Quezada's Wealth Building Blueprint
In this episode of Built for Wealth, I sit down with self-storage mogul Alex Quezada, who shares his 15-year evolution from hustling timeshare sales to owning 17+ self-storage facilities across multiple states. We dive deep into the strategies ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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49:11
Ep 013 | How to Finance Real Estate Deals in 2025 | Insider Lending Tips from Renovo’s James Gaskin
How do top investors get funding for flips, rentals, and new builds in 2025? In this episode of the Built for Wealth podcast, I sit down with James Gaskin from Renovo Financial to break down exactly how investors are securing capital in today’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:58
Ep 012 | From NYC Skyscrapers to Build-to-Rent Freedom | Tommy MaGill’s Real Estate Journey
In this powerful episode, real estate developer Tommy MaGill breaks down his transition from building NYC skyscrapers to flipping houses and building long-term wealth through the Build-to-Rent model. From a $200K flip in New York to a disciplin...
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1:00:52
Ep 011 | From Burnout to Breakthrough: Chris Evans on Identity, Faith, & Redefining Success
What happens when you’ve “made it” — flying private, running multimillion-dollar businesses, and yet feel completely empty inside?In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur and marketing strategist Chris Evans opens up about the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:08:17
Ep 010 | From $150K in Debt to $100M in Real Estate | Vinnie Giglio’s Wild Ride From Jets to Development
How do you go from broke and drowning in debt to building a $100 million real estate portfolio? Vinnie Giglio did exactly that—after leaving a dream job as an airline pilot, surviving a brutal housing crash, and grinding through every obstacle ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:00:50
Ep 009 | From Engineer to Real Estate Freedom: Jay Chekansky’s Journey with Seller Financing
In this episode, real estate investor Jay Chekansky shares how he left a 10+ year engineering career to build a thriving business using seller financing. Jay dives deep into how he structured his first deals, why seller finance beats traditiona...
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43:46
Ep 008 | From Skydiving to Stunning Spaces: How This Couple Built a Real Estate Empire with Purpose
Meet Britt and Jonathan – a powerhouse couple turning skydiving, DIY grit, and a deep love for design into a thriving real estate business. From house hacking and live-in flips to building The Lumen House and managing mobile home parks, they’ve...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:09
Ep 007 | Retire Early with Real Estate: Lessons from a Plastic Surgeon Turned Investor
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Klein, a retired plastic surgeon who built financial freedom and generational wealth through strategic real estate investing. From humble beginnings investing with his brother in Ohio to acquiring mobile h...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:47
Ep 006 | From Moldy Fixer-Uppers to Real Estate Empire | Zach & Stephanie Betters' Inspiring Journey
📈 From flipping a moldy house in upstate New York to building a thriving real estate business in Charlotte, Zach & Stephanie Betters share their incredible journey of grit, risk-taking, and perseverance. In this episode, they break down how...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:07:22
