Real estate investor Megan Ahern reveals how purchasing a $1.3 million package of homes nearly forced her into bankruptcy. When the market slowed, she found herself holding 25 unsold flips while paying roughly $20,000 per month in interest. Megan explains how she worked transparently with her lenders, secured additional renovation funds, paused interest payments, sold rentals, and made the difficult decision to take losses before the situation became even worse.

Megan also breaks down how the experience completely changed her investment strategy—from maximizing leverage and chasing more properties to owning fewer, higher-quality assets with stronger cash flow. She shares why approximately 80% of her portfolio is now made up of mid-term rentals, how she maintains roughly 95% occupancy, and how converting an existing long-term rental into a furnished mid-term rental can potentially double its monthly income. The conversation also covers operating an efficient home-staging company, investing within your local market, and building an “anti-fragile” real estate portfolio.

Follow Megan on Instagram — @the_tatty_investor to see the real stuff — the losses, the seven-plex from hell, and how she systematized her way out of the chaos.

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

In this episode Rich sits down with Luke Van Der Veer who explains how he built a business generating leads through local SEO. His model is simple: identify a profitable service in a city with manageable competition, build a website targeting that search, rank it at the top of Google, and then rent the incoming leads to a local business. He explains why home-service industries work especially well, how beginners can structure commission or pay-per-lead arrangements, and how those relationships can eventually become revenue-sharing or ownership opportunities.

Luke also shares why he purchased a $1.7 million ice cream truck business with 52 vehicles as both a business opportunity and a tax strategy. He breaks down how the company makes money through truck rentals, wholesale ice cream sales, and private events while discussing seasonality, staffing, maintenance, and financing. The conversation closes with the coming wave of baby-boomer business owners retiring—and why entrepreneurs with strong lead-generation skills may be positioned to acquire and grow these businesses.

To learn more about Luke and what he teaches, visit Website Rental Coaching.

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

Former NFL linebacker Anthony Trucks breaks down why changing your life requires changing your identity first. Anthony explains why real transformation comes through experience, how doing difficult things builds confidence, why most people retreat into comfort, and the “dark work” required to become the person capable of achieving the life you want. He also shares lessons from playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers and what Mike Tomlin taught him about discipline, leadership, and mastering the small things.

Anthony also reveals how he became a highly sought-after keynote speaker, how great speakers command a room, and how he turns speaking engagements into long-term business opportunities. From outgrowing your current tribe to overcoming limiting beliefs around money and success, this conversation explores what actually separates people who continually level up from those who stay stuck in the same version of themselves.

Curious to learn more about Anthony’s Dark Work platform? Explore it here!

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

Most high-income earners assume a massive tax bill is simply the price of making more money. In this episode, David Sinclair breaks down how wealthy investors and entrepreneurs approach the tax code differently — from real estate professional status and short-term rentals to cost segregation, Section 179, heavy equipment, and foreign exchange strategies designed to create significant tax deductions.

David also explains when advanced tax strategies actually begin to make sense, why buying an investment solely for the tax deduction can backfire, and how high earners should think about private jets, depreciation, net operating losses, Roth conversions, and building long-term generational wealth. If you’re making serious money and want to better understand how sophisticated investors think about taxes, investments, and keeping more of what they earn, this episode gives you a look inside that playbook.

At this point in the year, the focus should be on what steps you can take to reduce how much you’ll have to pay in taxes for 2026.
- Cut your tax bill by up to 80% or more with a Darmen Tax Plan for just $15k
(Special for Rich’s audience; normally $25k)- If you already know you’re going to have taxable income of $1M or more, then
you should consider the DFX investment vehicle:
• Generates 10% target annual cash flow
• Provides projected annualized returns > 19%
• Delivers a 10-to-1 tax deduction in the year of investment

Invest $100k this year and get a $1M active income tax deduction on your
2026 taxes, along with $10k targeted annual cash flow each year, and a
projected 19.75% annualized return over the 10-year hold period for the
investment. 

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

In this episode, Rich sits down with Dr. Michelle Sands to break down the world of hormones, menopause, sexual health, peptides, and human performance. Michelle explains what actually happens during perimenopause, why women can begin experiencing hormonal symptoms years before menopause, and how testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid health, and lifestyle can impact everything from sleep and energy to body composition and sex drive.

They also dive into hormone optimization for both men and women, erectile and sexual health, PT-141, HGH, NAD+, GLP-1s, weight loss, muscle preservation, and the growing longevity movement. Michelle shares her own transformation from endurance athlete to competitive bodybuilder in her 50s, why she believes muscle is one of the most important tools for longevity, and how properly combining lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and hormone optimization can help people perform at a higher level.

If you’re listening and thinking: "I know something is off with my hormones, but I have no idea where to start.” I’d recommend watching Michelle's Hormone Restoration Masterclass. She breaks down what’s actually happening during perimenopause and menopause, what symptoms can tell you, what to test, and what your options really are.

And for women who already know they’re ready to take action and want to learn more about cleaner hormone replacement options, they can also check out Clean Hormones.

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

Austin Medlin has collected over $9 million in high-ticket sales and has built his career around understanding what actually makes people buy. In this episode, Austin breaks down why higher-priced offers can sometimes be easier to sell, what separates elite closers from average salespeople, and why most objections should be handled before you ever reveal the price.

We dive into his approach to handling objections around money, time, spouses, self-belief, and prospects wanting to “think about it.” Austin also explains how to build a hungry sales team, why B2B offers can be easier to close, the characteristics of top-performing closers, and why the best salespeople focus on earning trust instead of being liked. If you sell high-ticket products, run a sales team, or want to become a better closer, this episode is packed with practical sales psychology you can immediately apply.

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

Rich Somers sits down with Chuy Rivas to unpack one of the wildest comeback stories on the podcast. Chuy was born into a brothel in Mexico, adopted and brought to the United States, expelled from school, and homeless at 16. Years later, becoming a father changed the direction of his life and pushed him into the insurance industry, where he went from having no book of business to building a multimillion-dollar insurance and financial company.

Chuy also breaks down what most people misunderstand about insurance, including how claims actually get paid, why commercial property owners should understand public adjusters, who needs an umbrella policy, and the differences between term and whole life insurance. He also explains the principle that built his business: take care of your clients, refuse to cut corners, and play the long game.

If you’re tired of living below your potential...

If you’ve ever felt like life counted you out...

Or if you’re ready to protect your family while building wealth...

Follow Chuy on every platform @Chuboo24

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest

Rich Somers sits down with dating coach Kavita to break down the biggest mistakes successful men make when it comes to dating, attraction, and relationships. They discuss why men often approach dating with the wrong mindset, how “nice guy syndrome” can actually push women away, why putting a woman on a pedestal kills attraction, and how to approach women confidently without coming across as creepy.

Kavita also explains why women can lose interest once a man stops prioritizing the habits and ambitions that originally made him attractive, why successful men still struggle to find the right partner, and how dating apps, texting, first dates, age gaps, and modern dating culture have changed the game. Whether you're recently single or struggling to meet the right woman, this conversation breaks down how to build better relationships without losing yourself in the process.

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

For a last chance opportunity to invest in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay boutique hotels visit somerscapital.com/invest

Rich Somers sits down with Evan Rugan to unpack how he accessed $1.5M in 0% business funding without relying on tax returns, and what most entrepreneurs get wrong about securing capital. Evan breaks down how entity structure, credit profile, and strategic timing can dramatically impact the funding options available to a business.

They also explore what banks actually look for when deciding who to fund, why personal credit can carry more weight than income in the early stages, and how strong operators use borrowed capital to create leverage rather than cover mistakes. It’s a practical look at how founders can approach funding with more flexibility, control, and long-term opportunity.

If you’re serious about funding, this is your next move.
Inside the Let’s Get Funded Inner Circle!

You’ll learn how real approvals happen, what lenders actually look at, and you’ll receive a FREE LexisNexis report — all for $97.

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest

Joel Mercado went from being homeless at 16 to building a painting business doing $12 million a year. In this episode, he breaks down why he believes the trades are one of the biggest opportunities of the next decade, how someone can start a painting company with very little money, and why residential painting can be one of the best places to begin.

Joel also shares the exact fundamentals behind scaling: finding your first customers through door knocking, building a four-week backlog before starting production, knowing when to hire an admin and sales rep, and creating a business that can eventually operate without you doing every estimate or managing every job yourself.

Joel is offering listeners a free business audit — a no-strings-attached discovery call to take a closer look at their business and uncover opportunities for growth.

Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers