In this episode of Pivotal REI, formerly Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny Bolling welcomes real estate operator Andrew Becker to talk about growing smarter in a difficult market. Andrew shares why trying to do everything alone slows progress and how proven systems, mentorship, and clear operations help shorten the learning curve. They discuss probate as a steady lead source, the danger of stacking too many tools, and why simplicity creates real competitive advantage today.

This episode is for agents and investors who want cleaner execution, better focus, and a business that runs without constant friction. Listen with intention, then simplify one part of your business before it costs you another year.

Connect with Andrew Becker:
Websites: https://joinbillions.com/ or https://brighterppc.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbecker3/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewbecker/ 

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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Will your retirement money last as long as you do?

In today’s episode of the Pivotal REI Podcast, Ginny Bolling sits down with self-directed IRA expert Kareen Hall to discuss how real estate investors can take real control of their retirement plans. Kareen explains why saving and investing still matter at any age and how self-directed IRAs open the door to real assets like property, notes, and precious metals. They break down how these accounts work, common mistakes to avoid, and why many investors never realize they have options beyond the stock market.

This is a practical, no-hype conversation focused on long-term security and smarter planning. If you want your money working harder for your future, this episode will change how you think about retirement.

Book Mentioned:
Self-Directed IRA Investing: A BiggerPockets Guide - https://www.amazon.com/Self-Directed-IRA-Investing-BiggerPockets-Guide/dp/1960178857

Learn more about Kareen Hall:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://udirectira.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KaarenHall/ 

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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 In this episode of Pivotal REI, formerly Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny Bolling sits down with commercial real estate broker Sherica Segre to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful career in commercial real estate.

Sherica shares her journey from residential real estate into the commercial space, earning her Master’s in Real Estate, and helping entrepreneurs secure the right retail and office spaces across Central Florida. Together, they discuss why smaller spaces are driving new business growth, how data-backed decisions help avoid costly mistakes, and what tenants and landlords should expect when working with a trusted advisor.

This episode blends real market insight with real-life experience and shows why mindset, timing, and strong relationships matter just as much as the numbers in today’s commercial real estate environment.

Connect with Sherica Segre:
📞 Phone: 917-605-1289
📧 Email: [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherica-segre-msre/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

What happens when the market slows, prices stay high, and small mistakes cost big money?

In today’s episode, Ginny Bolling sits down with Central Florida real estate veteran Robert Arnold to talk about what actually matters right now for buyers, sellers, and investors. From experience versus shortcuts to how commission changes are quietly reshaping deals, this conversation cuts through noise and focuses on protection, strategy, and smart decisions in a tougher market.

If you want fewer surprises and stronger outcomes, this episode will change how you think about your next move. Press play and raise the standard for how you do real estate.

Learn more about Robert Arnold:
🌐 Website: https://sdrhouses.com/ 
📞 Call or Text: 407-375-4567

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

In this episode of Pivot To Prosperity, Ginny Bolling speaks with Neil Henderson of Nomad Capital about turning vacant retail buildings and aging mills into profitable self-storage assets across the Southeast. The conversation highlights why adaptive reuse can outperform ground-up development, how vertical integration helps control costs and timelines, and what investors need to understand about development risk versus cash flow.

Neil also shares his personal pivot from a long defense contracting career into entrepreneurship and the mindset required to act when opportunity appears. This episode offers clear, practical insight for investors focused on building long-term wealth through disciplined commercial real estate strategies.

Learn more about Neil Henderson:
🌐 Website: https://nomadcapital.us/
📧 Email: [email protected] 

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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What if the smartest fix for today’s housing shortage is sitting inside the old motels we drive past every day?

In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny Bolling talks with adaptive-reuse investor Jeremy Lack about turning distressed hotels into profitable workforce housing. You’ll learn why motel conversions are one of the strongest value-add strategies in commercial real estate, what the real CapEx and absorption numbers look like, and how investors can boost returns while meeting rising housing demand. Jeremy breaks down city approvals, engineering challenges, loan terms, energy upgrades, and the key metrics that make a conversion deal work.

If you want long-term upside, predictable demand, and a scalable real estate strategy, this episode shows you where the next big opportunity is.

Learn more about Jeremy Lack:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-lack-00b6011ba/
Website: https://www.transcendliving.today/
Email: [email protected] 

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

What if the real danger in real estate isn’t the deal, but the person running it?

In today’s episode of Pivot To Prosperity, Ginny Bolling speaks with Jeremy Dyer of Rise48 Equity to break open the truths behind passive investing, capital protection, and what really separates trustworthy operators from risky ones. You’ll hear how experienced investors protect their peace, save time, and build wealth with clarity instead of chaos.

Jeremy Dyer is the VP of Capital Formation at Rise48 Equity and a seasoned passive investor with extensive experience across multifamily value-add syndications. After years of juggling tech sales and active flips, he shifted fully into passive investing to gain balance, stability, and long-term growth. Today, he helps investors avoid costly mistakes, choose the right partners, and build wealth with confidence.

Contact Jeremy Dyer:
🌐 Website: https://rise48equity.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydyer/ 
📞 Office Phone (Rise48 Equity): (602) 679-7209

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny sits down with capital-raising strategist Lauren Brychell to reveal what truly moves investors, how smart operators position themselves, and why simple messaging often beats complicated funnels. Lauren breaks down the mindset shift that separates confident raisers from overwhelmed ones, along with the overlooked moves that help deals scale faster and cleaner. If you want to attract better investors without working twice as hard, this conversation gives you the clarity you’ve been missing.

Lauren Brychell is the founder of Equity Elevated Consulting and a capital-raising pro who’s helped operators nationwide build stronger investor pipelines with simple, smart strategies. After raising more than $75M in commercial real estate, she now guides GPs and fund managers on investor avatars, messaging, CRM systems, and top-of-funnel growth. Known for her clear, mindset-driven approach, Lauren teaches operators to stop “asking for money” and start offering real opportunity, the shift that changes everything.

Learn more about Lauren Brychell:
🌐 Website: https://equity-elevated.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brychell-capital-raise-consulting/
📘 Book: “Beyond the Lead: 90 Days to Stress-Free Capital Raising” - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Lead-Stress-Free-Capital-Raising/dp/B0FV97XGMG/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI

What if you could build real wealth without grinding harder or giving up your life outside of work? In today’s episode of Pivot To Prosperity, Ginny Bolling is joined by Chad Ackerman to reveal how passive real estate investing helped him escape the W-2 world, replace his income, and reclaim his time without flipping houses or managing tenants. You’ll learn why passive deals are exploding, how anyone (not just the wealthy) can get started, and what most investors get wrong when they try to scale. If you’re ready for income that doesn’t steal your evenings, weekends, or sanity, this conversation will shift what you believe is possible.

Stop watching wealth happen for other people. Start building yours on your terms.

Chad Ackerman is a former corporate leader who built time freedom through passive real estate investing. He now coaches busy professionals to do the same through his platform, CARE. He co-founded Left Field Investors, later acquired by BiggerPockets, and helps people invest confidently without giving up their nights and weekends.

Connect with Chad Ackerman:
📞 Phone: (614) 467-0377
🌐 Website: https://chadackermanrealestate.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-ackerman-8089a8a/
📧 Email: [email protected]

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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In this episode of Pivot To Prosperity, host Ginny Bolling sits down with conservation attorney Keith Fountain, who’s helped landowners protect over $1 billion in property value through conservation easements. From financial incentives and legacy planning to the truth about syndicated easements, Keith explains how preserving your land can secure your family’s future while safeguarding Florida’s natural beauty. If you care about land, legacy, and lasting impact, this conversation reveals why the smartest investors are thinking green, literally. Before you sell, subdivide, or develop, listen to this first. Your land might be worth more protected than paved.

Learn more about Keith Fountain:
📞 Phone: (407) 402-7091
🌐 Website: https://www.keithfountainlaw.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithfountain/
✍️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conservationadvisors/

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI