Credit is one of the most misunderstood tools in personal finance.

In this episode of Built Different, Tim Rocco sits down with Ryan Alexander, founder of I Teach Credit, to break down how entrepreneurs and investors can use credit strategically to build real wealth.

Ryan shares his personal story of losing everything multiple times before discovering how powerful credit can be when used the right way. From being denied credit cards for years to building a national brand teaching people how to leverage credit, his journey is proof that persistence and education can completely change your financial path.

This episode covers the fundamentals of credit building, the biggest mistakes people make with credit cards, and how credit scores directly affect mortgages, interest rates, and financial opportunities.

Tim and Ryan also dive into entrepreneurship, branding, and why so many people stay stuck financially because they never learn how the system actually works.

If you want to understand how credit can help you build wealth instead of holding you back, this conversation is a must listen.

Connect with Ryan Alexander:
 TikTok: @iteachcredit
 Website: iteachcredit.com

Building wealth should not cost you your mental health, your family, or your identity.

In Episode 2 of Built Different, Tim Rocco sits down with Bill Lodge, President of Kings of Capital, a nationwide hard money and private money lending firm serving real estate investors across the country.

This conversation goes beyond lending and real estate.

They dive into the real side of entrepreneurship. Anxiety. Depression. Leadership pressure. The emotional highs and lows that come with building something meaningful.

Bill shares how he has navigated leadership at scale while staying grounded, protecting his mental health, and surrounding himself with the right people. From real estate investing and private lending to mentorship and resilience, this episode breaks down what it actually takes to build wealth without losing yourself in the process.

In this episode, they cover:

• Building wealth through real estate investing
 • Hard money lending and private capital insights
 • The mental health challenges of entrepreneurship
 • Leadership pressure and emotional resilience
 • Why asking for help is a strength
 • Protecting your identity while scaling success

Kings of Capital provides hard money loans, bridge loans, and private lending solutions for real estate investors nationwide. They help investors flip properties, fund rentals, and scale multifamily investments with confidence.

But business growth only works if personal growth keeps pace.

If you are an entrepreneur, investor, or leader trying to scale without burning out, this conversation is for you.

You can build wealth.
 You can protect your peace.
 You can do both.

Never finished. Always building.
 This is Built Different.

Instagram: @TimRocco
 TikTok: @built_different_pod

In the first episode of Built Different, Tim Rocco sits down with his team leader and business partner Rick Houser to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of success: environment.

Tim opens up about growing up without structure or guidance, seeing success without balance, and learning the hard way that your past doesn’t define your future — but the people you surround yourself with absolutely do. Together, Tim and Rick break down how culture, standards, and the right room can completely change the trajectory of your life and business.

This episode sets the tone for the podcast — real conversations, no hype, and no shortcuts.

In this episode, they cover:

• Why environment matters more than motivation
• How the right people accelerate growth
• The difference between success with balance vs burnout
• Leadership, standards, and building something bigger than yourself
• Why business should be a vehicle for freedom, not stress

If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or capable of more — this show is for you.

You don’t need a perfect start.
 You need the right room.

Never finished. Always building.
 This is Built Different.