If you’ve ever wondered how to scale a business without outside funding or how to find the right business partner this episode is for you. Today I sit down with Mike Merrigan and Bo Kort, two powerhouse entrepreneurs who’ve built a portfolio of 43 companies and over $150M in real estate, all without raising capital. Coming from a small town in Arizona, they’ve mastered the art of strategic partnerships, buying undervalued businesses, and turning failing assets into thriving enterprises. In ...

Some conversations crack you open. This is one of them. Today, I sit down with my dear friend Joe Polish a man known as "the most connected person in the world." But his journey to that title? It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t glamorous. It was survival. Joe’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and raw truth. From a childhood marked by trauma and addiction to becoming a force of impact through Genius Network and Genius Recovery, Joe has not just rebuilt his life, he’s dedicated it to helpi...

In this episode, I sit down with Austin Zaback, a relentless entrepreneur who’s scaled his career in real estate to staggering heights. From humble beginnings in his grandparents' garage to building the number one real estate team in Arizona, Austin shares the raw truth about what it takes to succeed and it’s not the glossy, Instagram-ready version of entrepreneurship. Austin’s team, Space, closes 2,500 transactions annually, with a sales volume exceeding $1.5 billion. But as he explains, su...

This week, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Eddie Pinero, the inspiring founder of Your World Within and one of the most impactful motivational speakers of our time. Eddie has spent the past decade crafting powerful messages of resilience, purpose, and creativity, amassing over 200 million streams globally. His content has been a lifeline for so many, myself included, as we navigate the rollercoaster of life. In this episode, Eddie opens up about the journey to his success an...

In this episode, I sit down with Veena Jetti, an unstoppable force in commercial real estate and a deeply inspiring human being. Veena shares her remarkable journey, from growing up in a family of immigrants who dove into real estate to building her own empire as the founding partner of Vive Funds, a firm specializing in multifamily assets with over $1 billion in transactions. We talk about her origin story, her relentless drive to succeed, and her bold foray into multifamily real estate sta...

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I sit down with my good friend, Zachary Kepes, a true powerhouse in the real estate world. Zach has built an awe-inspiring portfolio, owning nearly 300 single-family rentals in Arizona, valued at over $100 million. But this conversation isn’t just about numbers and success it’s about vulnerability, resilience, and the raw truth of what it takes to balance ambition and life. Zach opens up about his journey, from starting in real estate over two d...

I’ve always believed in the relentless pursuit of freedom, and today’s guest embodies that philosophy in every way. I’m joined by the incredible James Dainard, a powerhouse in real estate and one of the most genuine humans I’ve ever met. From humble beginnings in Sammamish, Washington, to managing over a thousand rental units, co-hosting the BiggerPockets On the Market podcast, and authoring The Flipping Framework, James has redefined what it means to build an empire with heart. In this conv...

This episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable conversations I've ever shared. For years, I felt stuck, broken, and unworthy. I carried the weight of trauma, addiction, and self-doubt, hiding behind overachievement as my only means of survival. My childhood was filled with challenges that shaped my perception of love, trust, and connection. From witnessing addiction and facing betrayal to grappling with my own mental health and eating disorders, the journey has been anything but line...

In this episode of The Hannah Hammond Show, I sit down with my good friend and marketing powerhouse, Jason Wojo. Jason isn’t just another guy running ads, he’s a strategist who’s managed over $35 million in ad spend and generated close to $150 million in revenue for his clients. With 1.5 million followers across his platforms, Jason has mastered the art of combining authenticity and boldness to dominate the digital advertising game. We dive deep into the realities of building a personal bran...

Welcome back to The Hannah Hammond Show! I couldn’t be more thrilled to kick off episode 2 with one of my closest friends and a truly transformative human, Jamil Damji. In this raw and emotional conversation, we dive deep into Jamil’s incredible story, one of resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a better life. Jamil opens up about his struggles with addiction, the trauma of his childhood, and his financial collapse during the 2008 market crash. But this isn’t just a story a...