The Virginia Investor Podcast

In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with Mike Cobb, co-founder and CEO of ECI Development, who has spent nearly three decades building businesses and developing real estate across Latin America. Mike shares his journey from growing up in rural Pennsylvania and spending summers in Austria to becoming a top salesman at Radio Shack and building a massive computer manufacturing supplier for federal contractors. He reflects on how a surprise trip to Belize led to identifying a massive gap in overseas property financing, sparking the creation of his international mortgage and real estate development company. Tune in to discover how adopting a service-first mindset, striving to step outside standard competition, and delivering quality products can unlock extraordinary global investment opportunities.

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, Stephen Glover sits down with Dave to explore how he bypassed the traditional college path to build an 18-year real estate career in Richmond. Dave breaks down how he bought his first VCU property using an FHA loan, tax credits, and house hacking to eliminate his living expenses. He shares the power of sweat equity, self-teaching renovation trades, and navigating personal turning points as an entrepreneur. Plus, Dave reveals his next big move launching a new boutique brokerage model, McLaughlin Seibert.   

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover speaks with Chris Lloyd, a VMI graduate, real estate investor, and co-founder of Axiom Property Group. Chris shares how growing up in a military family and competing as a high-level triathlete shaped his fierce discipline and leadership mindset. He breaks down his pivot into real estate, buying his first house hack, and leveraging hard-learned lessons to build a thriving business. Tune in to explore practical strategies for house hacking, investor-focused real estate, and taking decisive action to achieve success.

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with Sarah Stamper, owner of Reno RVA, a rental property investor, Class A contractor, and former maritime professional. Sarah shares her remarkable journey from breaking barriers as a quartermaster on harbor tugs in the Gulf Coast to building a thriving real estate and construction business in Richmond, Virginia. She dives deep into how the grit, discipline, and problem-solving skills learned on the high seas directly translated into executing land subdivisions and navigating complex development projects. 

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with industry veteran Chris Corrada to break down his remarkable journey through commercial real estate, from competitive sports and early mentorship to leading high-stakes developments. Chris shares deep insights on capitalizing on market cycles, including the strategic acquisition of Richmond’s iconic James Center and the art of turning raw land into structured, high-value assets. He reveals what it takes to navigate major economic shifts like the 2008 financial crisis while scaling a legacy family office portfolio over 13 years. 

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In this episode, host Stephen Glover sits down with real estate attorney and business leader Jim Driggs to explore how foundational discipline translates directly into long-term professional success. Jim shares powerful lessons from his background in competitive swimming, VMI, and SEAL Team PT, highlighting how mastering basic mechanics and enduring shared struggle create unbreakable trust. He breaks down his evolution from home sales to general practice law, offering crucial real estate investor insights on updating lease contracts, navigating changing landlord-tenant statutes, and maintaining a strict fiduciary mindset.

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with realtor, DJ, and entrepreneur Julian Rivera to uncover the defining moments that shaped his personal and professional journey. Julian opens up about turning early legal setbacks into his personal "college" experience, taking full accountability, and pivoting his life toward fashion, music, and eventual real estate success. The conversation dives deep into the power of unapologetic authenticity, showing how Julian leveraged his existing network and event host background to build a thriving real estate career on his own terms. Stephen and Julian offer a masterclass in resilience, intentional networking, and the mindset required to turn life's biggest obstacles into your ultimate competitive advantage.

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In this episode, host Stephen Glover speaks with Ryan Rice about his journey from running a college painting business to overseeing a $4 billion corporate portfolio. Ryan reveals how rolling up your sleeves and leading by example is the ultimate way to earn team respect and authority. He also breaks down strategies for overcoming major business setbacks by choosing long-term ethical integrity over quick fixes. It is a powerful conversation packed with timeless lessons on grit, resilience, and operational growth.

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with Tom DeLegge to detail his transition from pipe fitter to commercial lender and leader of Young Investors in Real Estate. Tom shares how watching his family navigate the 2008 crash shaped his focus on capital access, liquidity, and securing financing. He breaks down how leveraging sweat equity, earning respect through active listening, and avoiding common lending traps help investors build scalable portfolios. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for navigating commercial financing and building a strong network to accelerate your real estate journey.

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In this episode of The Virginia Investor Podcast, host Stephen Glover sits down with Josh Staneart to unpack the hard-learned lessons of scaling too fast, bad partnerships, and surviving a $500,000 financial loss. Josh opens up about wiping out his $180,000 personal savings and the heavy mental health toll that followed. He candidly shares the humbling reality of losing basic household necessities while working through mountain-loads of debt. Ultimately, Josh reveals how extreme ownership, faith, and a shift to a service-first mindset powered his journey toward full recovery.

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