Real Estate Roundtable

Real Estate Roundtable

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Real Estate Roundtable episodes

  • How to Build Wealth in Real Estate—Without Tenants, Toilets, or 3AM Calls | Mike ‘Big Mike’ Zlotnik - EP 63

    🚀 What if you could build wealth in real estate without tenants, toilets, or 3 AM calls? In this episode, host Lancelot Lenard sits down with Mike “Big Mike” Zlotnik, CEO of TF Management Group and host of The Big Mike Fund Podcast, to uncover the power of data-driven real estate fund investing.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Mike “Big Mike” Zlotnik – CEO, TF Management Group | Fund Manager | Host of The Big Mike Fund Podcast

    Mike “Big Mike” Zlotnik is the CEO of TF Management Group LLC and a veteran real estate fund manager with over 20 years of investing experience. Since transitioning from a successful IT career in 2009, he has led multiple real estate funds focused on income, growth, and diversification across multifamily, self-storage, and other alternative assets. Mike is also the host of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, where he breaks down complex real estate and investment strategies into clear, actionable insights.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ How to invest in real estate without managing properties

    ✔️ The difference between syndications and funds

    ✔️ How chess strategy applies to investing decisions

    ✔️ Why diversification beats speculation

    ✔️ How to invest smarter with as little as $50K

    ✔️ Equity vs. debt investing explained simply

    ✔️ What makes triple net and industrial assets so resilient

    🎵 Whether you’re new to investing or ready to scale your portfolio, this episode gives you the mindset and methods to grow smarter.

    💼 Connect with Mike “Big Mike” Zlotnik:

    🌐 Website → https://tempofunding.com/

    📘 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/TFmanagementgroup

    💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzlotnik/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    49 min
  • From Insurance to Real Estate: Navigating Career Transitions - EP 62

    🚀 In this episode, host Lancelot Lenard sits down with Ron Platt, a real estate powerhouse who built a 95% referral-based business with over $300M in career sales. Ron shares his journey from insurance executive to leading one of Keller Williams’ top-performing teams, and the mindset shifts that helped him thrive through market booms and recessions. From coaching and accountability to note-card marketing, Ron reveals the proven systems and personal practices that fueled his success.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Ron Platt – Real Estate Leader, Coach & Entrepreneur

    Ron Platt is a seasoned Realtor® and Team Leader of The PLATTinum Team at Keller Williams St. Pete Realty. With over 35 years as an entrepreneur, Ron has achieved over $300 million in career sales across South Florida and the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater markets. A former insurance industry CEO, he brings sharp business acumen and coaching expertise as a former Productivity Coach and Team Leader. Guided by Buffini & Company training, Ron has built a 95% referral-based business, earning recognition as a consistent top producer. 

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ How to build a 95% referral-based real estate business

    ✔️ Why coaching and accountability are critical for long-term success

    ✔️ Systems and routines that drive consistent business growth

    ✔️ The power of journaling for clarity, resilience, and results

    ✔️ Insights on today’s real estate market and economic trends

    🎵 Whether you’re an agent, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode delivers practical strategies to help you succeed in real estate and beyond.

    💼 Connect with Ron Platt:

    🌐 Website → https://www.theplattinumteam.com/

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/NASDF.org

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-platt-a6b49016/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    1 hr 8 min
  • Avoiding Probate Pitfalls: Strategies for Real Estate Success - EP 61

    🚀 In this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable, host Lancelot Lenard welcomes Lauren Alexis Klein, Esq., co-founder and CEO of Flourish Law Group. Lauren brings over a decade of experience in estate planning, elder law, and tax strategy. She reveals how poor planning can turn love into lawsuits, why probate is so costly, and how trusts and wills safeguard families for generations. From shocking real-life cases to preventative strategies, this conversation is packed with lessons every homeowner, investor, and family should hear.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Lauren Alexis Klein, Esq. – Co-founder & CEO, Flourish Law GroupLauren Alexis Klein, Esq., LL.M. is the co-founder and CEO of Flourish Law Group, a boutique estate planning and elder law firm serving clients across Fort Lauderdale and St. Petersburg. With more than 11 years of experience in estate and tax planning, Lauren creates customized wills, trusts, probate strategies, and Medicaid solutions. Her mission: to help families—from the middle class to the ultra-wealthy—secure their legacies and protect their future through thoughtful legal planning.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ Why estate planning matters for every family, not just the wealthy

    ✔️ The true costs and risks of probate

    ✔️ Shocking real-life stories of family disputes and hidden debts

    ✔️ How trusts can protect assets and control distributions

    ✔️ Creative strategies to avoid family conflict and safeguard legacies

    ✔️ The biggest myths about wills and trusts

    ✔️ Key steps to start protecting your family today

    🎵 Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or realtor, this episode gives you the tools to protect your legacy and avoid costly mistakes.

    💼 Connect with Lauren Alexis Klein:

    🌐 Website → https://www.laurenalexisklein.com/

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lauren_alexis_klein

    ▶️ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lawyerlaurenklein

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    1 hr 1 min
  • Transform Your Real Estate Profits with Smart Strategies - EP 60

    🚀 In this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable, host Lancelot Lenard sits down with Anne Gannon, CPA and founder of The Largo Group, to discuss how shifting from reactive tax scrambling to proactive financial planning can completely change the game for real estate investors. From short-term rentals to scaling portfolios, Anne shares the frameworks that help investors maximize profitability, avoid costly mistakes, and build long-term wealth.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Anne Gannon – CPA, Founder of The Largo Group, and Podcast Host

    Anne Gannon, CPA is the founder and principal of The Largo Group, an accounting and financial consulting firm she launched in 2016 to serve the unique needs of hospitality and restaurant businesses. Unlike traditional firms, The Largo Group provides proactive, week-by-week financial strategy that helps owners move from day-to-day operations to long-term growth. Anne is also the host of the Franchise Accelerator Podcast, where she shares insights and interviews with industry leaders to help entrepreneurs scale successfully.

    🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights to help you maximize returns and build lasting wealth!

    💼 Connect with Anne Gannon:

    🌐 Website → https://thelargogroup.com/

    📘 Facebook → https://facebook.com/thelargogroup

    📷 Instagram → https://instagram.com/thelargogroup

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/company/thelargogroup/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

    🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!

    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    36 min
  • Revolutionize Real Estate Investing with Private Money Strategies - EP 59

    🚀 In this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable, host Lancelot Lenard interviews Jay Conner, the Private Money Authority. Jay reveals how he went from being shut down by banks in 2009 to raising millions in private capital and funding over 500 deals. He shares his system for attracting lenders without begging, the “good news phone call” script, and how to scale with automation and team systems. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, Jay shows why private money is the key to building financial freedom in today’s market.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Jay Conner – Real Estate Investor, Educator, and the Private Money Authority

    Jay Conner, known as "The Private Money Authority," is a renowned real estate investor, speaker, and coach based in North Carolina. He specializes in teaching investors how to fund their deals without relying on banks. Having successfully raised over $8 million in private capital, his transactions yield an impressive average profit of $78,000. As a dedicated mentor and the founder of The Private Money Authority, Jay shares his proven strategies to help other investors build financial freedom and scale their real estate businesses quickly and effectively.  

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ How Jay went from losing bank funding to raising $2M in 90 days

    ✔️ The mindset shift needed to confidently raise private money

    ✔️ The exact script (“good news phone call”) Jay uses to fund deals

    ✔️ How to overcome fear of rejection when talking to lenders

    ✔️ Systems and automation that scaled his business to 500+ deals

    ✔️ How to protect private lenders and create win-win relationships

    ✔️ Why mentorship is the shortcut to success in real estate investing

    ✔️ Where today’s biggest opportunities lie for investors and lenders

    🎵 If you’re tired of hearing “no” from banks, this episode shows you a better way to fund every deal.

    💼 Connect with Jay Conner:

    🌐 Website→ http://www.jayconner.com/

    📘 FaceBook → https://www.facebook.com/jay.conner.marketing

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/privatemoneyauthority/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatemoneyauthority/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    1 hr 16 min
  • Transforming Home Inspections into a Realtor’s Secret Weapon - EP 58

    🚀 In this episode of The Real Estate Roundtable, host Lancelot Lenard sits down with Carlos Gonzalez, founder of Atlantic Building Inspections. Since 2005, Carlos has completed thousands of inspections across South Florida and transformed the inspection industry with innovative marketing strategies and realtor partnerships. He shares how inspections—often seen as deal killers—can instead become powerful tools to build trust, speed up closings, and position homes better in today’s market.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Carlos Gonzalez – Founder of Atlantic Building Inspections

    Carlos Gonzalez is the founder and owner of Atlantic Building Inspections, a South Florida–based residential and commercial inspection company. Having launched his career in 2001 and opening his firm in 2005, Carlos swiftly became a trusted expert—conducting over 2,000 inspections through Florida’s “My Safe Florida Home” program and growing his business through self-taught marketing strategies and hands-on leadership. Today, he leads a team of 14 inspectors, presenting at national industry events, and training both agents and inspectors to improve communication and protect client trust.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ Why pre-listing inspections can save time and strengthen negotiations

    ✔️ How inspectors and agents can partner to build trust with clients

    ✔️ Common mistakes inspectors make that derail deals

    ✔️ Why mindset and communication are critical during inspections

    ✔️ How to use inspection reports as a sales and marketing tool

    🎵 Whether you’re an agent, buyer, or seller, this episode reveals how inspections can create smoother, smarter real estate deals.

    💼 Connect with Carlos Gonzalez:

    🌐 Website → https://atlanticbuildinginspections.com/

    📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/atlanticbuildinginspections

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/atlanticbldg.inspections/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    58 min
  • Mastering Real Estate Wealth: Strategies for Long-Term Freedom - EP 57

    🚀 In this episode of The Real Estate Round Table, host Lancelot Lenard welcomes Tim Clifford, CFP®, founder of Core Wealth Consultants and creator of the Plan Assist Framework. From trading at the Chicago Commodity Exchange to guiding families at Charles Schwab, Tim shares decades of experience helping high-net-worth families diversify, protect, and grow their wealth. They dive into the dangers of tying net worth solely to your home, smart strategies for investing outside real estate, and the principles that separate the top 3% of wealth builders from everyone else.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Tim Clifford, CFP® – Founder of Core Wealth Consultants

    Timothy Clifford, CFP®, is a Certified Financial Planner® and founder of Core Wealth Consultants in Winter Garden, Florida. With decades of experience in financial services—starting on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange trading floor and later at Charles Schwab—Timothy has guided high-net-worth families in building, diversifying, and preserving wealth. He created the PlanAssist® framework, built on three principles: Have a Plan, Be Diversified, Seek Counsel.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ Lessons Tim learned from trading at the Chicago Commodity Exchange

    ✔️ The Plan Assist framework: Plan, Diversify, Seek Counsel

    ✔️ Why most Americans’ wealth is locked in their homes—and why that’s risky

    ✔️ Smart ways to build wealth outside of home equity

    ✔️ The emotional side of investing and how to stay disciplined

    ✔️ How real estate fits into a diversified financial plan

    ✔️ The #1 wealth-building habit of high-net-worth families

    🎵 Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or future retiree, this episode will shift how you think about wealth and inspire smarter financial strategies.

    💼 Connect with Tim Clifford:

    🌐 Website → http://www.planassist.com/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyclifford

    ▶️ YouTube → https://youtube.com/@PlanAssist

    🐦 X (Twitter) → https://x.com/myplanassist

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    1 hr 3 min
  • Unlocking Hidden Wealth: The Power of Land Banking - EP 56

    🚀 In this Real Estate Roundtable episode, Brad Warren, a land banking consultant, discusses the investment strategy of buying prime land in the path of growth. With over 40 years of experience, Brad explains how this low-risk, high-reward strategy can potentially triple or quadruple an investment over 7-10 years. He details the entire investment process, the safeguards in place, and the potential for significant returns. Brad emphasizes patience and thorough vetting, ensuring clients are well-informed and financially ready. The episode also covers generational wealth, investment options, and the 2% referral program for those connecting new investors.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest: 🏡 Brad Warren – Land Banking Specialist & Wealth Coach

    Brad Warren is a land banking consultant specializing in helping patient investors build generational wealth through land investments within a 60-mile radius of downtown Los Angeles, with a focus on the Antelope Valley. With a deep understanding of the real estate market, Brad offers lucrative opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on land assets.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ What land banking is and how it works

    ✔️ Why pre-developed land can be a powerful wealth-building tool

    ✔️ Real-life success stories of investors who bought and held land

    ✔️ The risks, rewards, and timeframes of land banking

    ✔️ How to start small and scale up with patience and planning

    🎵 Whether you’re an investor, agent, or financial planner, this episode provides valuable strategies for long-term wealth!

    💼 Connect with Brad Warren:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/brad.warren.754

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleykwarren/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    1 hr 6 min
  • Discovering Hidden Gems in Real Estate Markets - EP 55

     🚀 In this episode, host Lancelot Lenard sits down with real estate investor, educator, and entrepreneur Kevin Bupp. With over two decades of investing experience and ownership of more than 2,000 mobile home lots, Kevin shares his journey from early struggles to becoming a recognized authority in mobile home park investments. This conversation dives into why mobile home parks are overlooked opportunities, how to identify good deals, and what it takes to build long-term wealth in real estate.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest:

    🏡 Kevin Bupp – Real Estate Investor, Educator & Entrepreneur

    Kevin Bupp is a serial entrepreneur and real estate expert, and the Founder & CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors, specializing in mobile home parks, parking lots, apartments, and other undervalued asset classes. With 20+ years of experience, he has taught thousands of investors how to earn above-average returns in commercial real estate. He is the host of the top-ranked podcast “Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow” and #1 bestselling author of The Cash Flow Investor. He also founded the Mobile Home Park Academy, a leading educational platform.

    His work has positively impacted communities across Southwest Florida and beyond, including raising over $300,000 through the charity bike ride “72 Hours to Key West” and the social running club RunningForBrews.com, which now has 10,000+ members.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ Why mobile home parks are one of the best-kept secrets in real estate

    ✔️ How Kevin transitioned from traditional real estate to mobile home parks

    ✔️ Key factors to analyze before investing in mobile home parks

    ✔️ How to avoid common mistakes in real estate investing

    ✔️ Kevin’s advice for building long-term financial freedom

    🎵 Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

    💼 Connect with Kevin Bupp:

    🌐 Website → https://kevinbupp.com/

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealKevinBupp/

    📷 Instagram → instagram.com/buppkevin/?hl=en

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbupp/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    44 min
  • Boost Property Value: How ADUs Revolutionize Real Estate - EP 54

    🚀 In this episode, host Lancelot Lenard sits down with seasoned real estate investor and coach Seth Phillips to uncover one of the biggest—and most overlooked—real estate opportunities in Florida. With decades of experience, Seth breaks down his winning formula for finding, acquiring, and profiting from tax-delinquent properties. From step-by-step strategies to insider tips, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build wealth in real estate with less competition and higher returns.

    🎧 Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard

    👤 Guest:

    🏡 Seth Phillips – Real Estate Investor, Coach, and Tax Lien Expert

    Seth Phillips—widely known as “Mr. ADU”—is the Founder and Head of ADU Gold, a California-based consulting and development firm focused on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Originally from Minnesota, Seth moved to California in 1982 and has built a distinguished real estate career spanning more than 30 years. He co-owned and managed one of the largest RE/MAX franchises in Los Angeles, launching multiple offices, overseeing hundreds of agents, and helping pioneer early internet-driven sales strategies. Since 2007, Seth has shifted into development, managing over 100 home renovations and multi-million-dollar estate projects.

    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    ✔️ How Florida’s tax lien and tax deed system works

    ✔️ Why tax-delinquent properties offer massive potential

    ✔️ Step-by-step process for finding profitable deals

    ✔️ Common mistakes to avoid when investing in tax properties

    ✔️ How to get started even with minimal capital

    🎵 Whether you're an aspiring investor or seasoned pro, this episode reveals how to unlock a goldmine of opportunities hiding in plain sight.

    💼 Connect with Seth Phillips:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/aducaliforniagold/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethphillips3/

    🎙 Follow Lancelot Leonard – The Real Estate Round Table:

    📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot

    📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/

    🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/

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    💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    1 hr 21 min

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Sir Lancelot's “Real Estate Roundtable”, where every discussion is a knight in shining armor for your real estate journey! Join Sir Lancelot, the trilingual master of English, Hungarian, and Swedish, as he leads the charge in unraveling the mysteries of real estate.