On today's episode of the Saturday Edition, Rich and Alex start off by talking about recent updates for Somers Capital and the 5 ways that starting a podcast can change your life. Lastly, they analyze Rich’s experiences starting his own podcast, his advice on how to get started, and share an opportunity to join the 7 Figure Creator mastermind group.

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If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today's episode, Rich sits down with Andrew Greer -- Co-founder of Thomas Strafford Investments, which specializes in the acquisition and re-positioning of undervalued real estate assets. As the Team Lead of Real Estate Pro Team, Andrew oversees a dynamic group of over 30 agents in San Diego's competitive market. A local infill developer, he has extensive experience in single-family, multi-family, and pre-manufactured pocket communities. Actively involved in building custom homes and apartments, he continuously diversifies his investment portfolio. A community leader, Andrew regularly hosts industry events to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing. His impact was recently celebrated with the "Investor of the Year" award for 2022 by San Diego Real Producers.

Rich and Andrew do a deep dive into how he's using prefab ADU's to build pocket communities, and they give the listeners a full breakdown of the ADU play and why they see it as a huge opportunity in the space right now. They also discuss the changes in local regulations, the ins & outs of the permitting process, and the biggest mistake they see ADU investors making.

Connect with Andrew on Instagram: @realtyentrepreneur

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today’s episode, Rich sits down with James McCabe – Founder and a Managing Partner at The Placement Funds. As an investor, capital raiser, and connector, James has facilitated over $100M for real estate projects in recent years. While James’ funds are primarily focused on Multifamily real estate, they also have diversified interests to include businesses and structured lending. 

Rich and James discuss what James was doing before he got into real estate investing, how he started his retirement account fund, and the fact that there's roughly $38 trillion sitting in retirement accounts in the U.S. right now. They dive into Rich's decision to cash out his 401k to get started in real estate investing and if they'd recommend that same strategy for others, the concept of "The Rule of 72 or Einstein's Eighth Wonder of the World", and the dynamics of James working alongside his wife. 

They also dive into James' real portfolio and what kind of assets he's buying, how he prefers structuring deals around a hard asset and having some sort of collateral, the benefit of having an asset management arm of your business to be able to pivot quickly as needed, and how they structure their syndications and funds. 

Connect with James on Instagram: @_jmccabe_

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today’s episode, Rich sits down with Breanna Fleschner – also known as the Dream House Girl. She's not just a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and property manager, but also a savvy STR interior designer. Bre is the visionary behind the Dream House Vacation Rental Brand, driven by her lifelong love for travel and hospitality. With a focus on high-travel destinations across the US, Bre's mission is clear: to curate a collection of themed instagramable properties tailored to women. Each stay guarantees unforgettable experiences and top-notch service, establishing a trusted brand that women eagerly return to time and time again for a more secure cashflow investment. Bre not only is working on her short term rental portfolio, but using her key principal skill to partner on a retro summer vibe boutique hotel. 

Rich and Bre dig into Bre’s expertise in the real estate space, her goal of building up rental properties across the United States, and how she tailors her property designs to specifically target women in heavy travel destinations. Bre dives into the boutique hotel she’s partnering on, some of the value-add features she implements in her projects, what she was doing before she got into real estate investing and how she got to where she is today. 

They also discuss growing your business through social media, how she benefited from a piece of content that went viral for her very first property, a couple of SubTo hybrid deals she’s done with Pace Morby and the power of creative financing. Bre shares her experience and advice with the listeners out there looking to get their foot in the door with real estate investing. 

Connect with Bre on Instagram: @thedreamhousegirl

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today’s episode, Rich sits down with Brandon Novak – Professional Skateboarder, MTV celebrity, alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, star of the CKY skateboard video series, and author of the best-selling memoir “Dreamseller.” Brandon gives back by helping people into treatment celebrating 9 years clean and nearly 6 years tobacco free. He relates to millions of people across the US; 1 in 4 to be exact, who are directly affected by addiction in their family. He travels the country as one of the most in-demand addiction keynote speakers, bringing awareness and education to high schools across the nation. Brandon has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through his story of sobriety.


Rich and Brandon start off by discussing Mikey Taylor and Brandon Turner (the skateboarder), the synchronicity of life events and meeting Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek and growing up in Baltimore, skateboarding and high intensity workouts, Brandon’s journey into the Jackass movies, Brandon’s worst injury on set, and Brandon share’s an anecdote of stealing a doctor’s script. They then reflect on Brandon’s drug usage, Rich’s journey through a Xanax addiction, Benzo addictions, prescribing drugs to children, and muscle memory.

Lastly, they talk about happiness in growth and progress, the covid pandemic, Brandon’s family history, the power of a smile, Brandon’s anecdote about an abandoned house, how the abnormal becomes the normal, their journey to sobriety, full circle moments, being the best version of ourselves, the confidence that sobriety creates, and realistic ways to become sober.

Connect with Brandon on Instagram: @brandon__novak

If you or a loved one are suffering with addiction call or text Brandon at (610) 314-6747

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today’s episode, Rich sits down with Thach Nguyen –  Entrepreneur, Founder of Thach Real Estate Group, Real Estate Broker, Investor, Developer. Thach is the CEO & Founder of Thach Real Estate Group, and principal of Springboard to Wealth. He’s a proud ambassador of the American Dream. During his 30 years in the real estate industry, he has built more than 300+ homes , townhouses, and multifamily units and completed over 100+ flips. Thach and his team have assisted more than 2,500+ families to create their own American Dream of home ownership, ranking him in the Top 1% of all real estate professionals nationwide.

Rich and Thach start off by discussing  Thach’s experience in Newport Beach, Thach’s love for Seattle, Thach’s three person team, Thach’s childhood, how Thach went from a valet to a realtor, off market deals and rejections, Thach’s drive and his first deal, passive income, the pathway to $1 billion, and why people don’t get into real estate.

They then reflect on deals on the west coast, Rich’s first property, being bullish on San Diego and Seattle, investing in the midwest, the first deal and excuses not to invest, the best asset class in real estate right now, and the ADU game.

Lastly, they talk about townhomes in Seattle, Rich’s boutique hotel in San Diego, how to get started in real estate in 2024, licensing in San Diego, the new 1033 law in California, affordable housing in the US, renting vs living, cashflow and compounding appreciation, teaching kids the value of money, social media and content creation, short and long form content, when to start making content, the public school system, Thach’s cars, when to jump into real estate, and owning 5 rental properties.

Connect with Thach on Instagram: @thachnguyen

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today's episode of the Saturday Edition, Rich starts off by talking about how he transitioned from a demanding FAA air traffic controller job to a successful entrepreneur, overcoming failures and warnings about real estate risks, founding Somers Capital transformed his life, emphasizing the necessity of hard work, discomfort, and continuous improvement, his most recent change of quitting alcohol enhanced his work ethic, illustrating the importance of sacrifices for growth. Lastly, Rich advises focusing on key goals and aligning activities with these objectives, showcasing resilience and perseverance in his journey.

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today’s episode, Rich sits down with Kassidy Warren –  Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Consultant and Former W2 Employee. Kassidy quit his job to turn to van life and consulting. In 2015, he started renting out his spare bedroom for $35/night and now has a $12 Million portfolio of properties across 5 states. He’s now a boutique hotel and short term rental investor.

Rich and Kassidy start off by discussing their journey to sobriety, living up to our full potential, Kassidy’s biggest drivers of growth and fitness, daily routines and the first 2 things Rich does when he starts his day. 

They then reflect on Kassidy’s career path before real estate investing and how he got his start in real estate, Cashflow Quadrant, Rich’s experiences in Seattle, van life, Kassidy’s first property and the 20% rule, using real estate to buy more real estate, Rich’s advice for re-financing in the boutique hotel space, interest rates, and sunken costs on niche rentals.

Lastly, they talk about forcing appreciation, Kassidy’s first boutique hotel deal in Solvang, Rich’s Boutique Hotel Mastermind, underwriting conservatively, why boutique hotels are the best play in the current real estate market, a new deal that Kassidy is planning to co-partner on, being the pioneer in underwriting, cap rates in the 2020s, 10 year hold periods, Kassidy’s experience in Rich’s mastermind, the law of the first deal, and where the growth happens.  

Connect with Kassidy on Instagram: @qkassidyw

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today’s episode, Rich sits down with Jason Drees –  Entrepreneur, Coach, Founder and CEO of Jason Drees Coaching, Author of “Do The Impossible,” Host of the podcast show “Do the Impossible.” In August of 2020, Jason Drees Coaching was just him. He had a 1 on 1 coaching business supporting people like Brandon Turner and countless other high net worth individuals around the world. Fast forward 4 months, Jason’s business grew revenue by 10x in 120 days. Fast forward a year, his business is on pace to 3x revenue from his all time high. His coaching company is now 30+ people, and he’s been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, Bigger Pockets, Gobundance, and Better Life. 

Rich and Jason start off by discussing Rich’s new tattoo piece, why mindset is everything, why being successful can be lonely, the basic components of success, how to take action, Rich’s top 2 qualities he looks for in others, the dangers of partnerships, risk tolerance, being aligned with targets, why hard work doesn’t align with success, how to change core mindsets, Possible and Impossible targets, and making mistakes.

They then reflect on choosing the right target, Rich’s next focus and being humble, creating alignment for yourself, outgrowing components of success, bad hires and why culture is the key to success, reframing mindsets, frameshifting and your future self.

Lastly, they talk about identifying their future selves, 5 year goals, uncertainty and the unknown, feedback loops, finding clarity towards your passion, the phases of entrepreneurship, the right time to go all in, the love for the game, and Jason’s foundations to coaching.

Connect with Jason on Instagram: @thejasondrees

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

On today’s episode, Rich sits down with Jake Rosenthal – Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Founder of Pure Legacies, and Host of the “Life on Your Terms with Jake Rosenthal” podcast. While working full-time in tech sales, he built out a $10M real estate portfolio that enabled him to leave his W2 job at 30 years old. He owns a portfolio of luxury short term rentals in Saint Augustine, Florida, and the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. In addition to real estate, Jake is now expanding his portfolio to include small businesses. Jake is also a “bitcoin bull” and continues to invest discretionary income into bitcoin, believing that it will continue to be of the best asset classes to invest in over the coming decades. 

Rich and Jake start off by discussing Jake’s background in real estate, Jake’s goal to franchise through gobundance, circuit training at gyms, price breakdowns of owning gyms, Jake’s goals with franchise gyms, and the best real estate locations in San Diego. They then reflect on how gyms have evolved, Jake’s experience with restoration companies, insurance companies, Jake’s start in tech sales, how Jake got his first million, and why Bitcoin is a great buy. Lastly, they talk about Jake’s fiancée, Jake’s real estate portfolio, Jake’s new podcast, leaving W2 jobs, and fitness routines.

Connect with Jake on Instagram: @jake.r.rosenthal

Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest.

Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com.

If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.