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Join Bronson Hill on the Mailbox Money Show for a replay of this empowering "Women & Wealth" webinar, spotlighting trailblazing female leaders reshaping real estate and alternative investing.

Kaaren Hall

Founder and CEO of UDirect IRA Services, a leading self-directed IRA custodian. Expert in alternative assets inside retirement accounts (real estate, precious metals, crypto, syndications). Author of The BiggerPockets Guide to Self-Directed IRA Investing.

Christina Suter

Wealth consultant and registered investment adviser at Christina Suter Wealth Consulting. Focuses on coaching investors, psychology of money, and building long-term wealth through real estate and diversified assets. Known for practical, mindset-driven guidance.

Ashley Wilson

Founder of Bar Down Investments, multifamily operator with thousands of units managed. Author of The Only Woman in the Room. Specializes in value-add multifamily acquisitions, operations, and scaling in challenging market cycles.

Veena Jetti

Founder & CEO of Vive Funds, a multifamily investment firm. Has raised over $400 million and controls more than $1 billion in multifamily assets. Expert in large-scale acquisitions, distressed opportunities, and institutional-grade syndication strategies.

From rate-cap realities and development tailwinds to the psychology of fear vs. opportunity, this session delivers actionable strategies for navigating 2025–2026 volatility while celebrating female excellence in a male-dominated space.

TIMESTAMPS

0:36 - Welcome

2:00 - Panelist Introductions: Christina Suter, Kaaren Hall, Ashley Wilson, Veena Jetti

3:00 - Market Overview & Current Sentiment

3:35 - Kaaren Hall: Crypto & Metals Surge in Self-Directed IRAs

4:48 - Ashley Wilson: Multifamily Holding Pattern & Foreclosure Pressures

6:23 - Veena Jetti: Best Time to Buy Amid Retail Fear

8:00 - Christina Suter: Disconnect in Pricing, 2026 Loan Maturities Opportunity

10:55 - Q&A: Rate Caps Realities & Misunderstandings

13:07 - Ashley: Rate Caps Not a Full Shield

13:35 - Veena: Rate Cap Accrual & Cash Flow Challenges

16:16 - Bronson: Modular Development Niche in Fire Areas

20:48 - Christina: Development with HUD Financing Opportunity

21:29 - Veena: Retail Investor Mindset Shift & Institutional Focus

27:07 - Fixed-Rate Debt & Long-Term Holds

28:00 - Veena: Retail vs. Institutional Investor Resilience

30:44 - Ashley: Industry Education Gaps & Long-Term Game

34:19 - Accredited Investor Changes Discussion

35:17 - Kaaren: Syndications Still #1, Crypto Rising

36:11 - Wealth Forum Plug & Upcoming Event

38:13 - Women in Real Estate: Overcoming Doubt & Representation

39:21 - Kaaren: Value Over Gender Perception

39:47 - Ashley: Superpower of Women Investors, Role Modeling

43:07 - Christina: Psychological Approach & Team Alignment

47:23 - Ashley: Comfort in Male-Dominated Spaces, Collaboration

51:30 - Closing & Contact Info

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Connect with the Guests:

Christina Suter:

Email: [email protected]

Text/Call: 310-463-5942

Website: https://christinasuter.com/

Veena Jetti:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veenajetti/

28-Day Guide: https://www.sixfiguredealchallenge.com/join-veena

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veena-jetti/

Ashley Wilson:

Website: https://www.badashinvestor.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BadAshInvestor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BadAshInvestor/

Conference Connect: https://conferenceconnect.com/search?type=speaker

Kaaren Hall:

Website: https://udirectira.com/

https://www.ocreia.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaarenhall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaaren.hall/

#WomenInRealEstate

#WealthBuilding

#MultifamilyInvesting

#SelfDirectedIRA

#MarketCycleOpportunities

#PassiveIncome

#AlternativeAssets

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Join Bronson Hill on the Mailbox Money Show for a replay of this powerful Due Diligence Masterclass webinar, where a battle-tested panel shares hard-earned lessons on spotting red flags, avoiding costly mistakes, and protecting capital in today's high-stakes investing landscape.

The Panel:

Jason Hartman

Founder of Empowered Investor and Hartman Media, host of the long-running Creating Wealth Show podcast (one of the earliest real estate investing podcasts). He’s a veteran real estate investor, educator, and author focused on income-producing properties, nationwide investing strategies, and helping people build wealth through controlled, direct real-estate ownership.

Denis Shapiro

Founder of SIH Capital Group, specializing in multifamily and alternative real estate investments. He is the author of a comprehensive guide on alternative investing (often referred to as the "Almanac of Alternative Investing"). Denis has deep experience raising capital, structuring deals, and navigating both successful syndications and painful lessons from fraudulent schemes.

Tom Burns

Physician-turned-real-estate investor and founder of the Rich Life Mastermind. With decades of experience in multifamily real estate, Tom is known for his practical, conservative approach to investing. He emphasizes transparency, market-rate returns, and thorough vetting; he previously presented "How to Spot the Wolf Before the Wolf Spots You" at Bronson’s Wealth Forum events.

Whether you're a passive investor tired of black-box deals or an operator building trust, this session delivers actionable green/red flags, real-world fraud stories, and mindset shifts to turn obstacles into resilience. Don't invest blind—equip yourself with the tools to see the wolf before it sees you.

TIMESTAMPS

1:49 - Episode Overview

2:57 - Panelist Introductions: Tom Burns, Denis Shapiro, Jason Hartman

5:00 - Tide Goes Out: Exposing Weak Deals

6:18 - Two Types of Risk: Fraud vs. Exposed Fundamentals

8:18 - Poll: Top Fear in Passive Investing

8:30 - Tom Burns: Short Memories, Boring Wins, Control Matters

10:45 - Jason Hartman: Tolerance for Failure, Commandment #3 - Maintain Control

14:27 - Three Risks of Relinquishing Control: Crook, Idiot, High Fees

16:05 - Vet Fees Like Mutual Funds

19:02 - Tom Burns: Stories of Brilliant Frauds, Be the Irritating Investor

21:30 - Poll Results: Fear of Losing Principal

21:52 - Bronson: ATM Fund Lessons - Predictable Income, Black Box Red Flags

23:04 - Denis Shapiro: Three Ponzi Experiences, Green Flags Overview

25:41 - Too-Good-to-Be-True Terms and Over-Glorification of Taxes

26:49 - Culture & Direct Access to Operator

29:42 - American Greed Traits: Generosity, Charisma, Aspirational Show

31:58 - Jason: Marco Santarelli Case Study

35:13 - Affinity Group Targeting & Group Vetting Power

37:58 - $100K Allocation Lightning Round

38:28 - Tom: In-Place Multifamily, Below Replacement Cost

39:21 - Denis: Affordable Housing & Hospitality Opportunities

40:36 - Jason: Housing (Single-Family Rentals) as Proven Asset

41:40 - Green Flags: Transparency, Market-Rate Returns, Simple Structures

46:21 - Q&A: Due Diligence Services & Tools

50:30 - Closing

Joint the Wealth Forum: bronsonequity.com/wealth

Connect with the Guests:

Jason Hartman:

Pocast: "The Creating Wealth Show with Jason Hartman"

Website: https://www.jasonhartman.com/

Denis Shapiro:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://sihcapitalgroup.com/

Tom Burns:

Email: [email protected]

Website: richdoctor.com

#DueDiligence

#InvestorProtection

#RealEstateInvesting

#SyndicationRisks

#AlternativeAssets

#PassiveInvesting

#OperatorVetting

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Join Bronson Hill on the Mailbox Money Show for a replay of this high-octane webinar, "Don’t Miss the Precious Metals Boom," packed with insider strategies to capitalize on surging gold and silver prices amid global uncertainty. As host of monthly investor forums and author of Fire Yourself, Bronson moderates a powerhouse panel dissecting the rally's drivers—from central bank hoarding and Fed rate cuts to dollar weaponization and industrial demand—while weighing physical metals against crypto's volatility.

Featuring:

Brien Lundin, veteran editor of The Gold Newsletter (55+ years strong) and producer of the world's oldest investment conference, the New Orleans Investment Conference.

Russell Gray, founder of Raising Capitalists Foundation and advocate for sound money, sharing arbitrage tactics like metals-backed equity lines.

David Morgan, publisher of The Morgan Report, delivering contrarian takes on market tops, silver acceleration, and deflation risks.

Dana Samuelson, precious metals expert at American Gold Exchange, breaking down dealer insights on ratios, IRAs, and 10-20% upside potential.

Whether stacking bullion or blending with equities, don't sleep on this boom—tune in for actionable intel to hedge inflation and seize the next leg up.

TIMESTAMPS

2:28 - Episode Overview

3:04 - Panelist Introductions: Dana, Brien, David, Russell

3:58 - Gold Rally: Real or Topping Out?

4:17 - Russell: Gold as Liquid Wealth Store vs. Trading

6:02 - Brien: Gold as Insurance, Debt Endgame Bull

7:34 - Fed Cuts: Bullish for Gold in September

8:38 - Poll: Reasons for Gold Breakout

9:03 - Dana: Central Banks, Tariffs Driving $400 Rise

11:25 - David: Gold 3200-3500 Range, Silver 90/10 Acceleration

15:13 - Crypto vs. Physical Metals Debate

16:15 - David: Crypto as Gold/Silver Diversion, Miners Losing

17:49 - Russell: Circle of Safety - Gold, Bitcoin, Treasuries

23:07 - Brien: Bitcoin Speculation, Potential Phoenix Rise

25:44 - Dana: Bitcoin Volatile, CBDC Control Threat

27:23 - Gold-Silver Ratio at 88:1 Discussion

28:13 - Dana: Favor Silver, Ratio Arbitrage

29:19 - Brien: Hold Both, Silver to $40 Soon

30:15 - David: Swap to Silver/Platinum at Extremes

33:02 - Bronson: Metals Benefits - Hedge, Value, Liquidity

33:40 - Russell: Metals as Equity/Savings, Arbitrage Debt

37:58 - $100K Allocation Rapid Fire

38:28 - Brien: 60-70% Silver, Add Copper

39:21 - David: Physical First, Then Mining Equities

40:36 - Russell: All Gold, Borrow to Buy Silver

42:22 - Dana: 30% Gold, 50% Silver, 20% Plat/Pall

43:37 - Q&A: Industrial Demand on Silver Prices

46:01 - Q&A: Metals in Self-Directed IRA

46:48 - Q&A: BRICS Restructuring LBMA/COMEX

50:30 - Rapid Fire: US Return to Metal Standard Odds

52:40 - Panelist Offers and Closing

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Connect with the Guests:

Brien Lundin:

Gold Newsletter: goldnewsletter.com

Website: https://neworleansconference.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brien-lundin-b37a4819/

X: : https://twitter.com/GoldNewsletter

Russell Gray:

Investor Mentoring Club: [email protected]

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellwgray/

Email: [email protected]

Dana Samuelson:

Website: www.amergold.com

Precious Metals Starting Guide (Email): [email protected]

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmericanGoldExchangeAustin

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-samuelson-64793056/

David Morgan:

Website: https://www.themorganreport.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidmorgan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMorganReport

#PreciousMetalsBoom

#GoldRally

#SilverAcceleration

#DeDollarization

#CryptoVsGold

#InvestorStrategies

#SoundMoney

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Welcome to our latest episode!

In this episode of The Mailbox Money Show, Bronson leads a panel from the 2025 Alternative Assets Summit on how investors can properly evaluate risk and build resilient, diversified portfolios.

Joined by Ryan Gibson, Kaaren Hall, and Patrick Grimes, the discussion covers risk-adjusted returns, operator quality, due diligence, and portfolio allocation across alternative investments. The panel shares real-world lessons on avoiding fraud, managing uncertainty, and balancing cash flow versus appreciation across different life stages.

The episode wraps with practical frameworks for assessing sponsors, using AI tools for smarter analysis, and building portfolios designed to perform across market cycles—not just in good times.

0:36 – Episode Intro: 2025 Alternative Asset Summit

1:40 – Panelist backgrounds and perspectives

3:42 – “Big Beautiful Bill” and key tax changes

6:21 – Return of 100% bonus depreciation

10:12 – Retirement accounts, HSAs, and self-directed investing

14:12 – Moving capital from Wall Street to Main Street

17:49 – Non-correlated alternative investing strategies

19:11 – Opportunistic investing in real estate and litigation finance

20:10 – Cash flow vs appreciation

27:21 – Portfolio allocation and liquidity management

32:46 – Evaluating risk in alternative investments

35:37 – Operator experience and risk-adjusted returns

37:12 – Due diligence and sponsor vetting

38:26 – Uncovering fraud with Google and FINRA BrokerCheck

39:36 – Black swan events and capital call risk

40:34 – Portfolio-level risk and public market overexposure

41:21 – Non-correlation as the foundation of financial security

42:44 – Aligning investments with life stage and time horizon

43:40 – Using ChatGPT for deal review and risk analysis

44:05 – Identifying the primary downside risk

45:27 – Hospitality and hotel investing risk

49:27 – Capital “buckets” and compounding cash flow

53:27 – Community resources and investor networking

54:11 – How to connect with the panelists

Joint the Wealth Forum: bronsonequity.com/wealth

Connect with the Guests:

Kaaren Hall:

Website: https://udirectira.com/

https://www.ocreia.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaarenhall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaaren.hall/

Ryan Gibson:

Podcast: "Passive Income Pilots"

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://spartan-investors.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gibson-21784b5/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartaninvestmentgroup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/spartanhomebuyers

Patrick Grimes:

Book: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/book

Website: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricksgrimes/

Email: [email protected]

#AlternativeInvestments

#RiskAdjustedReturns

#PortfolioDiversification

#PassiveIncome

#CommercialRealEstate

#TaxAdvantagedInvesting

#FinancialSecurity

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In this episode of the Mailbox Money Show, Bronson uncovers the high-reward world of land development with Brandon Cobb. They break down the two-phase process: land entitlement (securing approvals for forced appreciation) and horizontal development (infrastructure like roads and utilities for ready-to-build lots). Brandon reveals how to mitigate risks via pre-sold contracts with national builders (e.g., Lennar, D.R. Horton), structure deals with 18% preferred returns and 65% LTC debt, and capitalize on current market freezes. From Tennessee's cyclical opportunities to biohacking for peak performance (cold plunges, green smoothies, sleep optimization), discover why development offers multiple exits and legacy-building potential—perfect for diversifying beyond multifamily amid rising rates.

Brandon Cobb is the CEO of HBG Capital, a real estate development and investment firm specializing in single-family residential projects. With a background in homebuilding, he now focuses on land entitlement and horizontal development, creating shovel-ready lots for major builders.

00:42 - Guest Intro: Brandon Cobb

01:41 - Real Estate Cycles: Sector Shifts for Optimal Returns

02:29 - Phase 1: Land Entitlement for Forced Appreciation

03:11 - Phase 2: Horizontal Development (Roads & Utilities)

03:36 - Niche: Single-Family Lots for Builders Like Lennar

04:54 - Current Focus: Pre-Sold Entitlements in Slow Markets

05:38 - Structure: 18% Pref Return, 100% Equity Plays

07:16 - Risk Mitigation: Builder Deposits & Double Closes

09:04 - Financing: 65% LTC Debt, Builder Funds as Equity

10:45 - Land Banking: Hold for Surrounding Development Gains

14:26 - Timelines: 15 Months Entitlement, 1-Year Development

15:36 - Market Evolution: Post-2022 Freeze to Builder Opportunities

19:57 - Advantages: 3 Exits, Low Saturation in Development

21:10 - Biohacking: Wealth for Full Life Enjoyment

21:33 - Green Smoothies: Organic Daily Digestion Boost

22:48 - Cold Plunge: Fog Buster & Recovery Enhancer

24:37 - Sleep Optimization: Whoop Tracking for Foundation

27:12 - Blood Tests + ChatGPT: Personalized Performance Tweaks

29:36 - Resources

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Land Development 101: learnlanddevelopment.com

Join the Waitlist: hbgcapital.net/waitlist

Website and E-book: hbgcapital.net

#LandDevelopment

#RealEstateEntitlement

#HorizontalConstruction

#Biohacking

#ForcedAppreciation

#InvestorRiskMitigation

#SleepOptimization

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In this empowering episode of the Mailbox Money Show, host Bronson Hill dives deep with Bethany Laflam on scaling wealth without burnout. They explore the "Power of Other People's Everything" (OPE)—beyond just money, leveraging expertise, time, and networks for exponential growth. Bethany shares legal pitfalls in syndication, why operators must prioritize business over fundraising, and strategies for vetting partners amid market volatility. From handling investment losses with grace to diversification across assets like boutique hotels, they unpack mindset shifts for joy in entrepreneurship. Drawing from her book The Power of OPE, Bethany reveals how aligning with your "lane" (superpowers + passion + goal alignment) unlocks fulfillment. Perfect for real estate investors, fund managers, and high-income earners seeking passive income without the grind—discover how to build conscious capital and create a legacy of freedom.

Bethany Laflam is a 25-year securities attorney and founder of Catalyst Legal Partners, specializing in compliant syndication for real estate and alternative investments. A passionate entrepreneur, she's also the creator of the Conscious Capital Collective, a mastermind empowering high-achievers to scale through OPE (Other People's Everything). With a portfolio including boutique hotels, Bethany blends legal expertise with actionable mindset tools to help clients raise capital, avoid pitfalls, and thrive—without sacrificing joy or family.

0:41 - Bethany Laflam: Securities Attorney & Conscious Capital Collective

2:09 - 25-Year Legal Journey: Tech to Real Estate Syndication

2:54 - Catalyst Legal Partners: Business Protection Beyond Raises

3:50 - Operator Best Practices: Business First, Not Fundraising

5:25 - Handling Losses: Vet on Setback Management

5:45 - Passive Diligence: Diversify & Trust Gut on Red Flags

10:25 - OPE Defined: Other People's Everything vs. Just Money

11:50 - Your Lane: Superpower + Passion + Goals

14:29 - Mastermind Deals: Real-Time OPE Collaboration

16:00 - Who Not How: Leverage Expertise (Dan Sullivan)

17:16 - Top Habit: Invest in Coaches & Enjoy the Ride

19:03 - Gratitude: Reframe Miracles Amid Overachievement

20:41 - Boutique Hotels: Acquiring via Network Vision

24:28 - Words Create: Sharing Goals Unlocks Opportunities

25:23 - Collective Fit: Wealth Builders Seeking Joyful Scaling

26:56 - Scaling: Let Go with SOPs & Inspect Expectations

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Instagram: @bethany_laflam

#SyndicationLaw

#OtherPeoplesEverything

#RealEstateOperators

#PassiveInvesting

#WealthMindset

#BoutiqueHotels

#EntrepreneurialFulfillment

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Join Bronson Hill and co-host Nate Hambrick on the Mailbox Money Show for an eye-opening look at Build-to-Rent (BTR) communities with Andy McMullen, co-founder of Legacy Acquisitions. With decades navigating real estate—from LA office deals to 2010s multifamily pivots—Andy now scales BTR projects for instant cash flow, skipping traditional development delays.

Discover why BTR dominates today's market: merging single-family vibes with apartment perks in booming submarkets like Lafayette, LA, and Baldwin County, AL.

From passive lending to hands-on development, Andy's straightforward playbook—built on relationships and tight processes—delivers mailbox money today and legacy-scale tomorrow. Pivoting from scattered singles or oversupplied multis? This episode is your no-nonsense roadmap through volatility.

00:41 - Episode Intro

01:28 - BTR Niche: Pivot from Multifamily/Single-Family

02:04 - Andy's Background: Cycles to BTR Development

03:39 - BTR Trend: Clustered SFH Amenities

04:35 - Tax Benefits: Avoid Gains via Hold Strategy

04:53 - Cash Flow Model: 10-14% Lender Guarantees

06:20 - Lender Structure: Personal Guarantees, Judgments

07:54 - Blended Equity: Depreciation Post-Stabilization

09:16 - Financing: Horizontal to 6% Permanent Rates

10:06 - Submarkets: Secondary Growth Areas

12:02 - GC Management: Working Genius Assignment

13:39 - Incentives: Premiums Over Penalties

15:12 - On-Site Engagement: Relationships with Workers

15:44 - Community Officer: Referrals and Oversight

16:27 - Rate Lock-In: 60% Sub-4% Loans Stagnate Inventory

17:56 - Blended Classes: Loan + Backend Equity

20:21 - Creative Financing: Subject-To, Owner Carry

21:51 - Crisis Opportunity: Danger + Pivot

22:26 - Success or Seminar: Learn from Losses

23:23 - Disguised Growth: Pain + Reflection

24:06 - Arena Mindset: Control Process, Not Results

25:17 - Resilience: Firing as Growth Lesson

26:07 - JFK: Pray to Be Better, Not Easier

28:41 - Leverage Law: Choose Your Hard

30:44 - Energize Focus: Transformational Tasks

32:52 - Connect with Andy

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website: https://legacyacquisitions.com/

#BuildToRent

#RealEstateNiches

#CashFlowInvesting

#InvestorResilience

#DevelopmentFinancing

#MindsetShift

#SecondaryMarkets

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In this episode of The Mailbox Money Show, Bronson Hill and Nate Hambrick sit down with real estate icon Rod Khleif to discuss mindset, reinvention, and one of the biggest investment opportunities of the next decade — senior housing.

Rod shares how losing over $50 million during the 2008 crash reshaped his approach to goals, decision-making, and gratitude. He breaks down the coming “silver tsunami,” why senior housing faces a massive supply shortage, and how returns compare to multifamily real estate. The conversation also explores AI disruption, career reinvention, and why owning responsibility is the fastest path to growth.

This episode is packed with insights for investors looking to stay ahead of major economic and demographic shifts.

🎙️ Guest: Rod Khleif — commercial real estate investor, educator, and host of one of the world’s largest commercial real estate podcasts.

0:42 - Processing $50M Loss: Tony Robbins Lessons

1:13 - Life's Meaning: Events Shape by Interpretation

1:37 - Own All Experiences: Freeing Post-Failure

2:09 - Reassociate with Goals: Ignite Burning Desire

2:28 - Think and Grow Rich: Hunger Drives Success

2:44 - Decisions: Burn Ships, No Retreat

3:06 - Bronson's Job Exit Decision Story

3:30 - 10x Goals: Transform Identity (Benjamin Hardy)

4:12 - CANI: Constant Never-Ending Improvement

5:10 - I Am Statements: Identity as Power Force

5:58 - Aspirational I Am: Uncover Limiting Beliefs

6:48 - Gratitude: Balance Aspiration & Contentment

7:54 - Morning Gratitude: Visualize & Thank as If Achieved

9:21 - Senior Housing: Surfing Silver Tsunami Wave

11:31 - Multifamily: Debt Wall Bargains at 2016 Prices

14:04 - AI Disruption: Reinvent or Perish (Elon Musk)

15:55 - Vehicles: RE, Buying Retiring Owners' Businesses

19:58 - Philanthropy Pivot: Ego to Giving Back Story

23:52 - Achievement vs. Fulfillment: Serve to Thrive

29:57 - Resources: rodslinks.com, Boot Camps & Books

31:18 - Debrief: Pivot, Gratitude, Opportunity Mindset

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Resources: https://rodkhleif.com/links/ or text "Links" to 72345

Instagram: @rod_khleif

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif/

#MindsetShift

#RealEstateInvesting

#SeniorHousing

#GratitudePractice

#10xGoals

#PhilanthropyImpact

#InvestorMindset

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In this episode of the Mailbox Money Show, Bronson and Nate sit down with legendary real estate investor Dwan Bent-Twyford to explore one of the most unconventional — and profitable — strategies in real estate: buying and revitalizing an entire small-town downtown.

Dwan shares the remarkable story of how she and her family began acquiring properties in Clinton, Iowa, eventually owning dozens of parcels and playing a key role in transforming the town’s downtown district. The conversation dives into opportunity zones, owner financing, grant money, small-town incentives, and why shrinking Midwest towns can still produce exceptional cash flow and long-term appreciation.

Dwan also reflects on her 35+ year real estate journey — from starting as a broke single mom to completing over 2,000 deals — and explains why focusing on people in distress (foreclosures, probate, divorces, burned-out landlords) has always been her core strategy, regardless of market conditions.

Dwan Bent-Twyford is a veteran real estate investor, author, educator, and podcast host with over three decades of experience and more than 2,000 completed deals. Known as the “Queen of Short Sales,” Dwan has built wealth through wholesaling, rehabbing, rentals, and creative financing, while mentoring thousands of investors nationwide. Today, she’s helping revive small-town America—one building at a time.

TIMESTAMPS

0:41 - Episode Intro

1:03 - Scaling to Bigger Deals

1:54 - Guest Intro: Dwan Bent-Twyford

3:07 - Rehabbing Clinton, Iowa Downtown

4:12 - Town's Decline and Rejuvenation Vision

4:44 - Opportunity Zones and Grants

7:01 - OZ Benefits: No Cap Gains After 10 Years

10:16 - Population Trends and Incentives

15:38 - Core Strategy: Target Distressed Public Records

21:03 - Early Struggles: Broke Single Mom Pivot

22:42 - First Equity Partnering Deal

24:23 - Wholesaling 1,000+ Properties with Partner

25:45 - Current Opportunities: Distressed Sellers

27:17 - 125-Property Portfolio Acquisition Story

29:30 - Connect with Dwan

31:03 - Debrief: Action Creates Opportunities

Connect with the Guest:

Website: http://dwanderful.com/

Instagram: @dwanderful

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dwanderful/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-investor's-edge-university/

Tiktok: @officialrealestateguru

#RealEstateInvesting

#SmallTownRevitalization

#OpportunityZones

#Wholesaling

#MultifamilyDeals

#FinancialFreedom

#InvestorStrategies

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In this episode of The Mailbox Money Show, Bronson Hill sits down with former professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and current mayor pro tem of Thousand Oaks, California — Mikey Taylor. Recorded right in Mikey’s own office, this conversation goes far beyond skate culture and business.

Bronson and Mikey dive into the evolution of Mikey’s career: from turning street skateboarding into a global platform, to founding and selling the iconic craft brewery St. Archer to MillerCoors, to building a real estate investment company, and ultimately stepping into public service. Mikey opens up about identity, risk, and reinvention — and how facing the end of a dream forced him to build a future with intention.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, investing, personal growth, or simply hearing an honest conversation with someone who’s reinvented himself multiple times, this episode is a must-listen.

0:42 - Episode Intro

0:49 - Guest Intro: Mikey Taylor's Background

1:31 - Pro Skateboarding Career Start

2:10 - Planning Life After Skateboarding

2:56 - Pros/Cons of Pro Skateboarding

5:26 - Cons: Uncertainty and Injury Risk

6:10 - Transition from Skateboarding

6:21 - Discovering St. Archer Brewery Idea

7:20 - Pressure to Prove Stability

9:11 - Sale to Miller Coors

10:40 - California Lifestyle Lens

12:49 - Reflections on Charlie Kirk's Passing

14:14 - Jordan Peterson on True Belief

16:07 - Choice: Trapped or Free Expression

17:25 - Living Authentically Amid Backlash

21:32 - Future: Politics or Business?

23:40 - 2025 Multifamily Deals Outlook

24:00 - Challenges in Raising Equity

26:17 - Housing Crisis: Deregulation Solution

29:21 - California Apathy and Exodus

31:50 - Need for Political Balance

35:02 - Connect with Mikey Taylor

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