From House Hacking to Neighborhood Revitalization: Cameron Philgreen’s Journey to 35 Real Estate Units in Waco, Texas 

Cameron Philgreen did not begin his real estate career with a blueprint or a mentor—he started with a broken-down house in Waco, Texas, and a desire to offset his mortgage. By renting out his garage and basement, he turned his primary residence into a cash-flowing asset. That first step eventually led him to build a portfolio of thirty-five real estate units and purchase two city blocks of mixed-use properties for revitalization. In this conversation, Cameron shares his exact renovation numbers, his honest mistakes (including a six-figure financial misstep), and his larger vision to transform neighborhoods—not just for profit, but as a calling. From learning how to wire a house with YouTube and getting red-tagged by the city multiple times, to creating strong relationships with private lenders and contractors, Cameron’s story is filled with detailed strategies and deep purpose. Whether you are just beginning in real estate investing or ready to scale, this episode offers clear insights grounded in real experience. 

Guest Bio 

Cameron Philgreen is a real estate investor, business owner, husband, father, and follower of Jesus based in Waco, Texas. Over the past five years, he has built a portfolio of thirty-five investment properties using strategies like “Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat” and by leveraging other people’s capital. Cameron also owns For Keeps Coffee and Bakery in Waco, where he applies the same operational excellence and team-building that guide his real estate ventures. Through coaching, his podcast, and YouTube channel, Cameron helps others take action in business and life—without sacrificing family, faith, or purpose. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:02 – Starting fresh in Waco, Texas, without a network and buying a home with a unique layout
03:20 – Designing his home as a three-unit rental: garage apartment, main house, and basement suite
05:20 – Earning $1,500/month from rent—more than enough to cover a $1,444 mortgage
07:15 – Dealing with city red tags for unpermitted work and the importance of knowing local regulations
09:30 – Teaching himself how to wire a house via YouTube and the lessons learned through DIY efforts
13:00 – The turning point: deciding to step away from manual labor and build a professional team
16:10 – A pivotal conversation with his wife that changed how he viewed his time and leadership role
17:45 – Real estate as a mission: building community spaces that reflect the “kingdom of heaven on earth”
21:05 – Acquiring and envisioning two full city blocks of mixed-use property for redevelopment
23:10 – Detailed investment math: $90K purchase + $60K rehab = $200K appraised value
25:40 – Costly lessons: How an SBA loan structure ended up being $50,000 more than planned
27:30 – Cameron’s contractor playbook: balancing speed, quality, and clarity of agreements
30:05 – Eugene shares his contractor vetting system using spreadsheets and line-item comparisons
33:00 – Cameron breaks down his financing: long-term loans with banks, short-term with private lenders
35:40 – How content and transparency help build trust with private capital partners
37:20 – Encouragement to new investors: your funding network may be closer than you think

Contact Information 

Cameron Philgreen 
Instagram: @cameronphilgreen 
Podcast: The Legacy Investor with Cameron Philgreen 
Phone number: (913) 832-9919 
Available offerings: personalized real estate coaching, “Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat” training course, and free educational eBook 

Host: Eugene Gershman 
Podcast and resources: https://giscompanies.co/podcast/ 

From Chaos to Control: Building a Self-Sustaining Contracting Business with Liz Chism 

Working 100-hour weeks, brewing beer, and managing international shipments while raising a toddler might sound like a recipe for burnout—but for Liz Chism, it was a wake-up call. In this powerful conversation, Liz shares how she transitioned from running a multi-million-dollar craft brewery to helping contractors escape the hamster wheel of long hours, missed deadlines, and constant stress. She opens up about the mindset shifts and systems that enabled her to reclaim 30+ hours per week, and now teaches others to do the same—without sacrificing quality, profit, or control. 

If you've ever felt buried by your construction business, struggling to scale, or trapped in a cycle of doing everything yourself, this episode is your blueprint out. 

Guest Bio 

Liz Chism helps contractors build profitable, self-sustaining businesses. Growing up working alongside her father, a third-generation contractor, Liz learned the grit and challenges of construction early on. Later, she co-founded a successful brewery, where she juggled operations, family life, and international distribution—all while refining the systems that allowed her to escape burnout. 

Now, through her Contractor’s Roundtable Program and 90-Day Contractor Operating System, Liz guides contractors in streamlining operations, increasing profit margins, and reclaiming their time. Her book, SOPs SUCK, challenges the traditional approach to standard operating procedures and offers practical methods for building a business that runs without constant supervision. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:01 — The contractor's hamster wheel: late-night estimates and working weekends 
02:53 — From homeschooling job sites to head brewer: Liz’s journey through construction and beer 
05:43 — Why she shut down the brewery and began coaching contractors 
07:00 — How her construction roots gave her an edge in coaching tradespeople 
08:38 — The real reason contractors are buried in work: communication breakdowns and lack of delegation 
10:25 — The “Jingle Bells” problem: why verbal instructions fail and what to do instead 
13:20 — Contractor case study: boosting margins from 25% to 40% through estimating accuracy 
15:25 — The power of pricing for profit and paying for roles before hiring 
17:00 — Why small jobs burn time and kill margins 
20:00 — Understanding costs as percentages and spotting hidden inefficiencies 
22:00 — The trust recession: how to win clients without lowering your prices 
23:51 — Building trust through content: why most contractor marketing fails 
25:56 — The real reason SOPs don’t work—and what to do instead 
28:58 — How to create SOPs that your team actually follows 
30:37 — AI as a contractor's superpower and the mindset shift to think like a $10M business 
32:11 — Project audits, time audits, and the first steps toward freedom 
34:00 — Discovering your “Working Genius” and delegating your weaknesses 
35:28 — Why the best carpenters make terrible CEOs—and what to do about it 

Contact Information 

Liz Chism 
Website: https://lizchism.com 
Instagram: @liz_chism 
LinkedIn: Liz Chism Coaching 

For more episodes and insights from Eugene Gershman, visit https://giscompanies.co/podcast/ 

A 27-Year Maui Project, Septic Setbacks, and Real Estate Wisdom from Both Sides of the Border

What do you do when a condo development takes nearly three decades to complete? If you're Dr. Jennifer Salisbury—real estate investor, educator, and ex-Navy Nuclear Propulsion Engineer—you grit your teeth, pivot with purpose, and document every lesson along the way. From her multi-year condo build in South Maui to launching a 48-pad tiny home development in Canada, Dr. Jen shares unfiltered insights into the real costs of development, the assumptions that kill deals, and the mindset needed to survive—and thrive—in the world of real estate. Whether it's negotiating with contractors, walking into City Hall, or learning to “be comfortable being uncomfortable,” this episode offers practical gold for developers at any level.

Guest Bio

Dr. Jennifer Salisbury, known as Dr. Jen, is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Engineer turned international real estate investor and educator. With a Doctorate in Education, her passion lies in teaching through her podcast My Life As A Landlord. She leads real estate projects across the U.S. and Canada, where she applies her skills as an efficiency expert and small business champion to create housing-focused communities. Her recent Maui multifamily development tested every facet of her experience—especially when it wrapped just before the devastating wildfires. Today, she continues her mission of helping people understand real estate while leading with transparency, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom.

Episode Highlights and Chapters

00:00 Align with mentors and watch your assumptions
00:31 Focus your energy—don't be a jack-of-all-trades
01:00 Development always comes with a cost—hire experts
01:14 Education is key: learn a little every day
01:36 The true currency is time
01:52 Eugene introduces Dr. Jen and her 27-year Maui journey
02:08 The burn-it-all-down moments—and why she didn’t
03:06 Building eight fourplexes in South Maui during COVID
04:33 Why tracking progress was more important than IRR
05:14 Managing 60+ partners via weekly update emails
06:08 Weather, delays, and realities of building in Hawaii
07:27 Financing her latest affordable housing project in Canada
08:11 The septic tank dilemma and being 10 feet too close
09:00 How bad assumptions sabotage development
11:00 Oversupply and checking your pro forma projections
12:30 Why you can't model deals based on future appreciation
14:00 Developers pay either way—choose your pain
16:00 Who pays when something goes wrong?
18:00 Real example: Survey creep and septic tank relocation
19:35 The cost of catching mistakes late in the process
21:00 When an inspector finds a problem at final inspection
22:11 Why Eugene stopped running his own construction company
23:16 The value of a strong team and why motivation matters
24:16 Navigating regulatory layers in Canada and the U.S.
27:00 How Dr. Jen got a green light without a permit
28:14 14 tiny homes ready to deploy—but no land
30:00 How to start: city hall, insurance, and then the bank
31:30 Municipalities rarely reject—they just delay
32:00 Insider tip: meet your planner during counter hours
33:00 Free advice vs. paid consultation
34:00 Educate yourself—every single day
35:07 Dr. Jen's personal definition of success
35:56 Where to find and connect with Dr. Jen

Contact Information

Dr. Jen can be found at her website mylifeasalandlord.com and on all major podcast platforms and social media channels under the name My Life As A Landlord. She also shares content about her real estate ventures and life on her boat via YouTube.

Connect with the host, Eugene Gershman, at https://giscompanies.co/podcast/

From planting his first seeds at age six to advising large-scale developments today, Belgian landscape architect Matthieu Mehuys has built a career around one mission — proving that working with nature is not only good for the planet, but also good for business. In this episode, Matthieu shares the journey from his family’s farm to studying in Munich, traveling the globe to learn from regenerative projects, and ultimately developing strategies that help real estate developers create beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes that increase property value. We discuss why stripping topsoil can be a costly mistake, how irrigation systems can create “lazy plants,” and why smart, nature-based design can outperform conventional methods in the long run. Matthieu also talks about his award-winning book 12 Universal Laws of Nature: How to Get the Most Potential Out of Your Land and how it distills his core principles for working in harmony with the environment. 

Guest Bio 
Matthieu Mehuys is a Belgian landscape architect, regenerative garden designer, and lifelong nature enthusiast. Raised on a farm, he fell in love with plants early, amazed that a tiny seed could grow into food, shelter, or a thriving ecosystem. That fascination became his calling. Driven to understand ecological systems more deeply, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, followed by a Master’s in Landscape Architecture in Munich, Germany, where he honed the rigor and precision that define his work. Through his landscape design studio Paulownia and his online course Garden of Your Dreams, Matthieu helps people create beautiful, low-maintenance gardens that work with nature. His approach blends aesthetics, biodiversity, and practical regenerative principles to bring outdoor spaces to life, no matter the size. Believing gardens are more than just pretty spaces, Matthieu’s mission is to inspire and guide people to reconnect with nature, regenerate the land, and create thriving outdoor environments rooted in natural balance — leaving the Earth better for future generations. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

[00:01:06] Childhood fascination with plants and the seed that started it all 
[00:03:53] From corporate landscape architecture to global eco-projects 
[00:04:15] The Amazon rainforest’s impact and a turning point after illness 
[00:06:48] Regenerative design vs. sustainability — moving beyond “less harm” 
[00:08:00] The 12 Universal Laws of Nature and applying them to land use 
[00:09:05] Applying regenerative design to large-scale developments 
[00:11:27] Addressing the “profit first” developer mindset with real numbers 
[00:14:45] Case study: higher property values through quality landscaping 
[00:17:00] The hidden costs of stripping and replacing topsoil 
[00:19:52] Maintenance myths — how conventional landscaping inflates costs 
[00:21:30] Irrigation pitfalls and growing deep-rooted, resilient plants 
[00:23:33] Building in floodplains and wetlands — design strategies for resilience 
[00:27:10] Biggest professional mistake: ignoring gut instinct with a client 
[00:29:04] Key takeaways: profitability, patience, and designing with nature 

Contact Information 

Matthieu Mehuys 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieu-mehuys-64b0b5111/ 
Book: 12 Universal Laws of Nature: How to Get the Most Potential Out of Your Land 
Podcast: The Regenerative Design Podcast 
Host Contact: Eugene Gershman – https://giscompanies.co/podcast/ 

From $3B in Transactions to Building Smart: How Michael Kron Strategically Scaled a 13,000-Unit Real Estate Empire 

Decades before net lease funds became hot topics and Texas and Arizona dominated multifamily headlines, Michael Kron was already ahead of the curve—swapping out California C-class properties for A-class opportunities in emerging Sunbelt markets. In this wide-ranging conversation, Michael pulls back the curtain on how he built and operates a 13,000-unit portfolio, shares hard-won lessons from the trenches of development, and explains why controlling your own construction timeline might be the ultimate inflation hedge. One particularly unforgettable moment: the time an architect’s plans didn’t mathematically add up to four walls—an early but formative lesson in choosing the right partners. 

Guest Bio 

Michael Kron is the Chief Operating Officer of a family-owned real estate firm with a portfolio of over 13,000 multifamily units in Arizona and Texas. He is also Chairman of Guardian Net Lease Fund. With more than $3 billion in real estate transactions under his belt, Kron has led the acquisition, development, and disposition of thousands of apartment units, always with a sharp eye on market cycles and portfolio strategy. A California-licensed attorney and real estate broker, Kron holds a B.B.A. in Finance and a J.D./M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. He began his career practicing land use and real estate law in Los Angeles before transitioning to full-time development and operations leadership. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:00 Michael’s real estate roots and early landlord lessons in Ann Arbor 
01:25 Trading California C-class for Texas and Arizona A-class assets 
03:00 First Phoenix deal: from “crazy investor” headline to record-setting sale 
04:00 The leap from landlord to developer—out of necessity and opportunity 
05:00 Hiring lessons: When the architect's plans don't add up 
06:30 Switching architects midstream: liability, copyrights, and control 
08:00 Why they insist on owning all design and engineering plans 
11:00 From acquisition to ground-up: building for long-term value 
12:30 The case for development over acquisition in a volatile interest rate climate 
14:00 How Michael underwrites and manages development risk 
17:00 The strategic advantage of being your own end buyer 
22:00 Managing refinance risk and construction debt in high-rate environments 
24:30 Conservative leverage: Why 50–65% LTV works better for long-term operators 
28:00 Inside Guardian’s net lease fund: credit tenants, bonus depreciation, and why Walgreens is out 
32:00 Fundraising lessons: mistakes made and what to ask capital partners before you hire them 
36:00 The Fed, interest rates, and the housing supply paradox 
38:00 Predicting the unpredictable and positioning for long-term success 

Contact Information 

Michael Kron 
Email: [email protected] 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kron-296428a 
Guardian Net Lease: https://guardiannetlease.com/ 

For more episodes and insights, visit Eugene Gershman’s podcast page: https://giscompanies.co/podcast/ 

Fuquan Bilal on Financial Friends, Flexibility over Freedom, and Building Trust in Real Estate 

Fuquan Bilal remembers the moment clearly: stuck at a toll booth without 35 cents, just months after earning a $40,000 check on his first real estate deal. That jarring contrast fueled a new chapter in financial discipline and long-term vision. In this episode, Fuquan shares how he turned early struggles and hard-won lessons into a portfolio spanning luxury homes and multifamily deals, all while raising over $50 million in capital. He breaks down how to win investor trust, structure creative seller-financed deals, and why operational efficiency and investor education are his core priorities today. His story underscores that in real estate, it's not about freedom—it's about flexibility. 

Guest Bio 

Fuquan Bilal is the CEO and founder of NNG Capital Fund, established in 2012 to capitalize on the growing supply of alternative real estate assets in the interbank marketplace. With 26 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate, Fuquan has a track record of identifying undervalued properties and repositioning them for strong returns. His proprietary investment criteria and strategic leverage allow him to build high-performing, risk-diversified portfolios. NNG Capital’s mission is rooted in community-minded investing, providing financial solutions and quality housing in distressed environments. Learn more at nngcapitalfund.com. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:00 Fuquan’s leap of faith: from corporate life to a toll booth wake-up call 
01:18 Why people invest in trust, not transactions 
02:00 The 4-hour-sleep entrepreneur and the myth of freedom in real estate 
03:00 Sales skills learned at flea markets and the first big check that changed it all 
06:10 Blowing through $40,000 and learning financial discipline the hard way 
08:30 From partnering with distressed property owners to flipping 40 homes 
10:30 How a misdirected closing packet led to a million-dollar hard money relationship 
12:00 The role of transparency, especially when deals go sideways 
14:30 Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis and keeping investors whole 
16:30 Managing investor expectations when things don’t go to plan 
18:00 Real-world challenges: insurance hikes, rising interest rates, and yield compression 
19:30 Teaching sellers to become lenders and structuring win-win carryback deals 
21:30 How Fuquan illustrates delayed gratification and tax advantages to sellers 
23:08 Operational efficiency, team building, and buy-mode outlook for NNG 
24:26 Building new investor relationships—why it can take years, not weeks 

Contact Information 

Learn more and schedule a discovery call: nngcapitalfund.com 
Follow Fuquan Bilal on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fuquanbilal 
Connect with Fuquan on Facebook: facebook.com/fubilal 
Visit the host, Eugene Gershman: giscompanies.co/podcast 

What do NASA, AI, and real estate investing have in common? According to Alexander Harmsen, quite a lot. In this episode, Alexander—a seasoned entrepreneur and the mind behind PortfolioPilot—shares how his background in aerospace and autonomous navigation systems led him to rethink financial advice entirely. After selling his previous company and navigating his own wealth management challenges, he saw firsthand the emotional pitfalls that plague investors and the outdated systems that serve them. His solution: an AI-powered financial advisor that eliminates bias, surfaces smarter insights, and levels the playing field for everyone—from beginner real estate developers to sophisticated investors. Alexander and Eugene dig into how AI is not just cutting through noise but also helping both investors and sponsors tell better, more credible stories. 

Guest Bio 

Alexander Harmsen is the CEO and Founder of Global Predictions, the company behind PortfolioPilot, an AI-powered financial advisor designed to help individuals track, plan, and optimize their full financial picture. He previously founded Iris Automation, a company that developed AI software for autonomous navigation, and contributed to the development of NASA’s Mars Helicopter project. Alexander also advises companies like VeriSIM Life, which uses AI to model the human body for pharmaceutical research. A graduate of the University of British Columbia with degrees in Engineering Physics and Economics, he’s been recognized by both Forbes and Inc. in their 30 Under 30 lists. He’s a Y-Combinator alum, Loran Scholar, and a licensed pilot. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:00 Alexander shares his aversion to traditional financial advisors and the motivation behind PortfolioPilot 
02:00 His journey from building Mars AI systems to launching a fintech company 
04:00 Why emotional bias undermines investment decisions—and how AI eliminates it 
07:00 The 1% fee problem: why many financial advisors aren’t aligned with investor interests 
10:00 How beginners can use AI to generate trust, legitimacy, and investor interest 
13:00 The importance of detailed, emotionally resonant investment packets 
15:00 Can AI validate AI? A breakdown of how sponsors and investors are both using AI tools 
20:00 Biases beginner investors often fall into and how to safeguard against them 
24:00 The value of optionality and not panic-buying or panic-selling 
28:00 Learning from bad trades, failing forward, and iterating toward better investing 
30:00 How sponsors can use PortfolioPilot to model and showcase investment opportunities 
32:00 Pricing tiers and the scope of AI-driven financial planning services 
33:30 How to connect with Alexander and the PortfolioPilot team for further guidance 

Contact Information 

Alexander Harmsen: 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderharmsen 
Website: https://portfoliopilot.com 

For more from the host, Eugene Gershman, visit https://giscompanies.co/podcast/ 

From Town Planning to Tech Pioneer: How Jonny Britton is Digitizing Land Development 

What do a brick-sized cell phone, early Twitter, and a derelict lot in East London have in common? For Jonny Britton, they were part of the catalyst that pushed him from an uninspired town planning career into founding LandTech—a platform redefining how developers find, assess, and act on land opportunities. In this conversation, Jonny shares how a tweet turned into a co-founder relationship, how LandTech is unlocking opaque land data, and why the future of real estate development lies in radical transparency and digital reinvention. 

Guest Bio 

Jonny Britton began his career as a town planner after earning a master’s degree in planning from Manchester University. Frustrated by the bureaucracy and inefficiencies of the traditional planning process, he taught himself to code and eventually co-founded LandTech. The platform is now used across the UK and North America to help developers of all sizes access hidden land data and streamline site acquisition. 
 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:01 Jonny’s early career and the emergence of technology 
03:15 Why the land market is so opaque—and how that hurts development 
06:30 Realization of inefficiencies in town planning: Doncaster case study 
08:00 Founding LandTech: from a tweet to a startup 
10:00 Early funding struggles and the accelerator breakthrough 
12:30 Why zoning laws are still stuck in the past 
15:00 Vision for digitizing and reforming planning systems 
17:00 LandTech’s practical tools for developers and site sourcing 
20:00 Example: Using LandTech to filter vacant, multi-family zoned sites in Miami-Dade 
22:00 Skip tracing and sending personalized outreach letters through the platform 
24:00 Challenges of scaling from the UK to the US market 
27:00 Real-world impact: 3-hour tasks reduced to 15 minutes 
28:00 A costly data error and what it taught the team about transparency 
30:00 Jonny’s cheat code for new developers: good site + good market = success 

Contact Information 

Learn more about Jonny Britton’s work and explore LandTech at: https://land.tech/ 
Connect with Jonny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnybritton/ 
To stay connected with host Eugene Gershman and explore more insights on real estate development, visit: 
https://giscompanies.co/podcast/ 

Legacy Meets Blockchain: Making Real Estate Truly Global with Ricardo Johnson 

What happens when you combine the timeless appeal of real estate with the revolutionary mechanics of crypto? Ricardo Johnson, Founder & CEO of Oasis, joins Eugene to break down how tokenization is making real estate investing accessible, liquid, and global. Drawing from his own journey—from launching a clothing brand and coffee business to building Oasis—Ricardo unpacks the promise and pitfalls of real estate investing and why tokenized property is poised to reshape the future of wealth-building. From demystifying blockchain mechanics to outlining practical steps for developers and investors, this episode offers a front-row seat to the next big evolution in real estate. 

Guest Bio 

Ricardo Johnson is a seasoned innovator at the intersection of property and technology, bringing a wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of property investment and management, mobile app development, and Web3 advancements. Throughout his career, Ricardo has been committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize traditional industries, particularly in the realm of real estate. 

Currently, Ricardo is the Founder & CEO of Oases, a groundbreaking platform that democratizes access to luxury real estate ownership through fractional ownership and blockchain integration. His leadership in this venture reflects a deep understanding of how to align technological advancements with market demands, ensuring Oases remains at the forefront of industry trends and regulatory developments in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. 

Ricardo’s passion lies in fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, leading cross-functional teams to bring bold, innovative ideas to life. His dedication to continuous learning and adaptability keeps him at the cutting edge of technological developments, making him a key player in the ongoing transformation of the real estate industry. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:01 Building legacy through real estate and the idea behind “Land to Legacy” 
01:14 From fashion and coffee to real estate: Ricardo’s entrepreneurial pivot 
02:00 The early days of Airbnb and launching a property management company 
03:00 Discovering structural barriers in traditional real estate investing 
04:34 Making real estate accessible for the next generation through Oasis 
06:47 The impact of economic shifts on property affordability 
07:54 How Oases works: marketplace, SPVs, and fractional investment 
09:58 Tokenization vs traditional syndication: ownership, liquidity, and transparency 
11:57 Governance and investor rights through tokens 
13:00 How real estate developers can tokenize projects on Oasis 
14:45 Ethereum-based tokens and built-in regulatory compliance 
16:17 Clarifying real ownership and addressing misconceptions 
17:21 Tokenization as a faster path to raising capital 
18:45 How liquidity enhances value and changes pricing dynamics 
20:02 Cost and process to list on tokenization platforms 
21:15 Minimum project size and grouping assets for viability 
22:00 Navigating global regulatory landscapes 
23:54 Accepting crypto as capital and enabling loans against Bitcoin 
25:04 How secondary markets determine token value 
27:00 The future: tokenized assets potentially priced above acquisition value 
28:20 Getting started as an investor or developer 
29:55 Oasis’ focus on luxury, multifamily, and affordable housing projects 

Contact Information 

Website: https://www.oasesglobal.io/ 
To explore investment opportunities or list your property, visit the website and take the readiness scorecard. 
YouTube onboarding and tutorials are available for those new to tokenized real estate. 
Connect with host Eugene Gershman: https://giscompanies.co/podcast/ 

From Soccer Dreams to Real Estate Empires: Jacopo Iasiello’s Blueprint for Holistic Success 

A devastating injury at 17 ended Jacopo Iasiello’s dream of becoming a professional soccer player. But instead of succumbing to defeat, he pivoted—launching a jewelry business by 18 and eventually building a real estate empire that now spans the U.S., Italy, and Dubai. In this riveting conversation, Jacopo shares how a mindset shaped by meditation, morning routines, prayer, biohacking, and exercise—his M.P.B.E. method—fueled not only over 350 real estate transactions but also a life of purpose and balance. From flipping properties and investing in land ahead of market trends to cultivating relationships with billionaires, Jacopo offers a wealth of insight for aspiring investors and entrepreneurs alike. 

Guest Bio 

Dr. Jacopo Iasiello is the CEO of the Luxury Wealth Group and a seasoned real estate investor with over 350 successful transactions. Originally from Naples, Italy, he began his entrepreneurial journey in the jewelry business before shifting to real estate at age 22. A PhD in International Business Management, Jacopo combines global business acumen with personal development principles learned from mentors like Tony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki. He developed the M.P.B.E. method (Meditate, Morning, Pray, Biohacking, Exercise) to harmonize wealth-building with holistic well-being. His upcoming book, Healthy, Rich, and Happy, is a guide to achieving success from the inside out. 

Episode Highlights and Chapters 

00:01 From Napoli to Multifamily Real Estate: Jacopo's early journey and first business at 18 
03:00 Losing a soccer career and finding purpose in entrepreneurship 
08:00 Real estate strategies: flipping, cash flow, and land positioning 
11:40 A costly $200K mistake and the importance of choosing the right contractor 
14:00 Lessons from a 15-unit multifamily rehab project 
20:00 Prefabricated construction: benefits and drawbacks 
22:00 Building elite relationships: give first, ask later 
28:00 How to approach billionaires and cultivate high-caliber networks 
31:00 The M.P.B.E. Method: aligning energy with purpose and wealth 
34:00 Defining success and building real estate that rejuvenates 
36:00 Final advice to his 17-year-old self and why this book matters 

Contact Information 

You can connect with Dr. Jacopo Iasiello and explore his work through several platforms. His book, Healthy, Rich, and Happy, is available on Amazon in both print and audio formats, offering a deep dive into his M.P.B.E. method and strategies for aligning wealth with well-being. For additional insights and updates, visit his official website at www.healthyrichandhappy.com. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacopoiasielloinvestorbroker/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacopoiasiellorealestate 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacopo-iasiello-50936244/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacopoiasiellobroker2735 

For more inspiring conversations and to explore past episodes, visit host Eugene Gershman's podcast page at https://giscompanies.co/podcast/.