In this jaw-dropping episode of REIA Radio, we sit down with Jerry Banks—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author of "Eat Sh*t and Smile"—for one of the most unforgettable interviews we’ve ever recorded.

From escaping Vietnam under a fake engagement to flipping his first house at 15, Jerry's story is filled with insane pivots, painful failures, and major wins. We dig deep into his journey from small-town Iowa to leading a billion-dollar real estate portfolio with Lozier Investments. He opens up about surviving near-bankruptcy during his Bread Dough Pizza franchise days, his unexpected comeback, and the brutal lesson a pissed-off banker once gave him that changed his entire trajectory.

You'll hear golden nuggets on mentorship, adapting through market cycles, and why building resilience matters more than any business plan. Whether you're new to investing or 20 years in, this is one episode you’ll want to hear all the way through.

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