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We open with gratitude and a look at how Spotify Wrapped for creators reveals what listeners loved most, where they listened from, and how they engaged. A seller financing episode stood out with a massive performance gap, leading to lessons on what to make next and how to interpret the data.

• how Spotify Wrapped for creators works 
• seller financing episode outperforming others by 999 percent 
• desktop versus mobile data differences 
• top countries including the United States and Zambia 
• fan rankings across top 10, top 5, and number one 
• listener overlap with music and top podcasts 
• engagement insights on comments, shares, and early plays 
• practical takeaways for planning future episodes

Thank you all again. Pray we all continue to be blessed and did in all the ways that we have been throughout this wonderful year of 2025 and the coming year of 2026.

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We mark one year by sharing what held up, what surprised us, and what we learned while balancing markets, business, and personal loss. Gold overshot our target, Bitcoin whipsawed, housing stayed stubborn, and the real edge came from loving the chaos and focusing on signal.

• gold’s surge past forecast and why we may pause new buys
• bitcoin’s run to six figures and disciplined reentry zones
• housing’s quiet climb amid low volume and rate uncertainty
• creative financing as the investor edge in a slow market
• the 18-hour signal-to-noise rule for daily focus
• lists, priorities, and respecting others’ signals
• why most podcasts quit and what kept us going
• favorite interviews and what listeners asked for next

If you're a Player FM listener, I’d love to hear from you… I’ll give you 50 bucks… I just want to know that you exist, I am not kidding email [email protected]

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We showcase three exceptional off-market real estate investment opportunities with seller financing options that our team has personally vetted but aren't purchasing ourselves. These are properties we've identified through our network that offer unique advantages and favorable terms not typically available.

• Denver condo listed at $839,000 with rare short-term rental approval, making it a standout investment in a market with strict regulations
• Triplex in Draper, Utah offering 2.9% down payment ($25,000 on $835,000) with the requirement that one unit be owner-occupied
• Las Vegas Country Club luxury home estimated $400,000-$600,000 below market value that needs minor updates to potentially see significant returns
• All properties come with seller financing options or flexible terms not mentioned in public listings
• No wholesale fees or commissions charged by Vacation Wealth Partners
• Interested parties can comment the property location or email directly to connect with sellers

We're the largest buyer of seller-financed income-producing properties in the country and own nearly 100 luxury vacation properties across the US. If you'd like to see more property showcases like this, please subscribe to our channel and let us know what areas you'd like us to target.

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Stephan Piscano welcomes Bill Rehm, host of the "Where Have You Been" podcast, to explore the profound distinction between travel and vacation, and how authentic travel experiences create meaningful human connections.

• Travel differs from vacation by immersing in local culture rather than simply escaping daily life
• Bill shares his transformative experience in Medellín, Colombia, where he witnessed the city's remarkable evolution from drug capital to artistic haven
• Taking local walking tours provides deeper cultural understanding than exploring independently
• Food experiences, like Bill's quest for authentic fried pizza in Italy, become meaningful through cultural context
• Memorable travel experiences often center on human connections rather than attractions or destinations
• The podcast creation journey requires overcoming fear of vulnerability and technical challenges
• A remarkable coincidence during their recording session created a special bond between the hosts

Visit whybpodcast.com to hear more travel stories that highlight the human connection aspect of journeys around the world.

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We commemorate Black Mamba Day with a special episode honoring the late Kobe Bryant through an in-depth conversation with Jay Skapinac, founder of the rapidly growing YouTube channel Skap Attack.

• Jay shares his journey from aspiring sports journalist to creating one of the fastest-growing sports channels on YouTube
• How Kobe Bryant's legacy continues to influence fans and players worldwide
• Exploration of media bias in basketball coverage and how narratives shape player legacies
• Personal stories from both host and guest about attending Kobe's legendary 60-point final game
• Analysis of today's NBA stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić as spiritual successors to Kobe's competitive mindset
• Discussion of all-time NBA rankings and what criteria should truly matter when evaluating greatness
• Behind-the-scenes insights into building a successful YouTube channel from scratch
• Advice for pursuing your passion regardless of age or circumstances

If you're inspired by this conversation, consider how you might apply the Mamba Mentality to your own goals and challenges. As Kobe showed us, perseverance through adversity is what truly defines greatness.

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Marking the one-year anniversary of the Stephan Piscano podcast, this reflective episode explains how a family visit to Florida in June 2024 ultimately led to the launch of this show and our other podcasts on YouTube as well. What began as casual YouTube viewing while spending time with a newborn nephew evolved into a realization: authentic market insights from someone with decades of real-world experience could provide genuine value amid a sea of content creators without practical expertise.  A year in to that journey of starting a YouTube channel from scratch Stephan explains what's been learned, and gives advice to other small business owners on growing a digital platform from the ground up!

We reflect on the past year's market predictions of gold, bitcoin, the stock market, and of course the real estate markets in general making projections for how to capitalize on market chaos and how chaos creates opportunity before getting to the star of this episode!

We play an interview Stephan Piscano did with Real Estate Income Magazine in 2014 which originally aired EXACTLY 11 years earlier to the day.  This nostalgic look back at what was happening in real estate and tech then and what is happening now lets listeners learn much more about Stephan Piscano's backstory while also learning how much is still exactly the same in our current markets!

Stephan Piscano also goes in to more detail about founding the real estate website ListedBy.com discusses selling hundreds of homes on eBay during the 2008 crash and of course as always even back then as is still the case now rambles about rapid-inflation!

We hope you enjoy this nostalgic interview episode on real estate and tech and as always thank you for subscribing to our podcasts and shows on Youtube as we all continue to grow and prosper together as well!

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Stephan Piscano announces the release of his first book, "Why Smart Sellers Use Seller Financing: How to Earn More, Sell Faster and Beat the Market," sharing insights from his experience purchasing over 700 properties since 2008.

• Book explains how seller financing allows complete negotiation flexibility for purchase price, down payment, interest rate, and term length
• Mathematical formulas for calculating cash-on-cash return and cap rates included as bonuses
• Book primarily focuses on seller benefits while showing how both parties can win
• Interest rate changes from the Federal Reserve don't impact seller-financed deals
• Every aspect of seller financing transactions is customizable, allowing 40+ negotiable elements
• Buyers can secure favorable terms like interest-only amortization or delayed payment schedules
• Knowledge about real estate mathematics has been transformative in Stephan's investment journey
• Future book volume may focus specifically on buyer strategies
• Book available on Amazon, Kindle, and Apple Books starting June 12th

Subscribe to our channel and podcast for more real estate and investment insights, and comment on this video to receive a free copy of the book before its official release.

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Forget everything you thought you knew about selling real estate – this game-changing episode reveals how savvy property owners are earning 30-45% more by becoming the bank.

Drawing from 17 years of experience and over 700 seller-financed deals, Stephan breaks down the extraordinary financial advantages that most sellers completely miss. Through a compelling real-world example, he demonstrates how a $460,000 property can generate $600,000+ through seller financing with minimal risk and maximum flexibility.

The numbers don't lie: with a standard 20% down payment and 5% interest rate over a five-year term, sellers can pocket an additional $140,000 compared to traditional sales methods. Better still, the monthly interest payments create immediate cash flow while the tax benefits allow you to defer and potentially minimize capital gains liability.

Perhaps most surprising is how buyer default scenarios actually benefit the seller. Far from a risk, defaults can be highly profitable – you keep the substantial down payment, collect interest for the time they owned it, then regain the property to sell again or keep for yourself.

In today's challenging interest rate environment, seller financing creates the perfect win-win. Buyers get more affordable financing than banks offer, while sellers command premium prices and create passive income streams from assets they already understand intimately.

Ready to transform your property sale into a wealth-building opportunity? Whether you're selling a primary residence, investment property, or commercial real estate, this episode provides the blueprint to maximize your returns while helping buyers achieve their real estate goals.

Subscribe now and leave a comment about what seller financing topics you'd like Stephan to cover in future episodes – your question might inspire the next podcast!

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Dr. Patrick  Guarnieri, a Vietnam combat veteran, recalls the moment in 2022 when watching Ukraine's invasion triggered memories of facing Russian-made weapons in Vietnam. Something deep within him knew he had to help. What began as a mission to offer de-escalation training has evolved into a remarkable humanitarian effort spanning fifteen deployments to Ukraine's war zone – all funded from his own pocket.

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With four medals from the Ukrainian military,  Guarnieri has become a trusted figure on the frontlines. His team trains soldiers in leadership skills, counsels survivors of war trauma, and builds support networks for women who suffered sexual violence as prisoners of war. His firsthand accounts paint a vivid picture of a conflict more brutal and complex than what reaches American news broadcasts.

The war has transformed dramatically over  Guarnieri's three years of deployments. What began with conventional tactics has evolved into a high-tech drone war where being visible from above means near-certain death. He describes sleeping in rat-infested areas near decomposing bodies, working through pneumonia, and facing direct missile strikes on locations where he had just been staying. Yet despite these horrors, he speaks most passionately about the extraordinary Ukrainian resilience he witnesses daily.

From an 82-year-old former English teacher declaring his willingness to fight, to soldiers returning to battle despite multiple serious wounds,  Guarnieri shares stories of ordinary Ukrainians making extraordinary sacrifices. When asked why he continues these dangerous missions, his answer reveals the profound impact of witnessing such courage: "If you don't feel something when you're among them, I don't know what kind of person you'd be that you aren't touched by this and feel a sense of loyalty, commitment that you should sacrifice more."

As Russians slowly advance and Ukraine faces a critical personnel shortage,  Guarnieri believes the conflict's outcome may ultimately depend on economics – Russia's ability to sustain war costs versus international support for Ukraine. His message this Memorial Day resonates with urgency: "Ukraine goes, Poland could be next... Putin is not somebody to take lightly." Connect with the Foreign Directorate through NDTC Center to support their vital humanitarian work.

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Unlock the secrets of real estate with Stephan Piscano as he debunks the myth that local markets can escape the influence of national economic trends. By examining historical data from downturns like the 2008 crash, Stephan reveals the surprising truth about how interconnected our housing markets really are. Whether it's luxury homes in California or affordable properties in Texas, discover why no region is immune to broader economic forces, challenging the conventional wisdom that local factors can shield markets from national downturns.

Next, dive into real estate investing strategies that prioritize cash flow over mere appreciation. Stephan shares his personal journey and hard-earned lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, explaining why focusing on properties with solid rental histories and high cash-on-cash returns can fortify your investment portfolio against market volatility. Learn about the power of seller financing and strategic acquisitions that led to success in cities like Detroit, and find out how these techniques can ensure long-term profitability even in challenging economic climates.

Finally, explore how isolated events can create real estate outliers and trends, from HOA litigations affecting condo sales to the surprising market surge in areas like Washington DC and Detroit. Stephan offers a clear analysis of the national market landscape from 2022 through 2024, highlighting both the interconnectedness and unique movements of various U.S. cities. This episode invites listeners to challenge assumptions and appreciate the nuanced dance between national trends and local nuances in the real estate market.

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