Value Add Podcast

I’m Rafik Moore, founder of Brait Capital and Value Add Network, and in this episode of the Value Add Podcast, I sit down with Brian Rand, founder of Event Sales Agency.

Brian has worked alongside Grant Cardone, helped build Cardone Ventures, and been behind hundreds of live events with more than 100,000 tickets sold for clients.

But this conversation goes far beyond events.

We talk about what it really takes to fill a room, why great selling is about serving people, how Brian rebuilt after a major business setback, and why your relationships and environment can completely change the trajectory of your business.

We also get into:

• What Brian learned working with Grant Cardone
 • The economics behind successful live events
 • Why selling can be one of the highest forms of service
 • Turning experience into a competitive advantage
 • Finding opportunities in commercial real estate others overlook
 • Why I created Value Add Network
 • How the right community can accelerate your growth
 • What happens when investors, operators, and deal finders start adding value to each other

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in business and real estate is that you don’t have to build alone. The right room can change your relationships, your opportunities, and sometimes the entire direction of your life.

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Always Adding Value.

— Rafik Moore

I’m Rafik Moore, founder of Brait Capital and Value Add Network. In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and business partner, Saul Z, to discuss his incredible journey from flipping houses to building a commercial real estate portfolio exceeding 2 million square feet.

We dive into the realities of today’s commercial real estate market, the challenges of scaling, and the mindset required to keep growing through changing market cycles.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Saul transitioned from residential investing to large-scale commercial real estate
• Lessons from a major investment loss—and why failure became fuel for growth
• How cap rates, interest rates, and financing are shaping today’s opportunities
• Using AI to source better commercial real estate deals
• Why industrial outdoor storage is one of today’s most exciting asset classes
• The story behind a Milwaukee value-add acquisition
• Building partnerships that create long-term wealth
• Three habits every successful commercial real estate investor should develop

Whether you’re just getting started or already investing in commercial real estate, this conversation is filled with practical strategies, honest lessons, and actionable insights you can apply immediately.

🚀 Ready to take your investing to the next level?

Join Value Add Network—a community of commercial real estate investors, operators, brokers, and capital partners collaborating on larger opportunities.

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📞 Schedule your free Introduction Call: https://valueaddnetwork.net/zoom6

Always adding value.

I’m Rafik Moore, founder of Value Add Network and CEO of Brait Capital. In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, I sit down with my business partner and longtime friend, Hassan Nurie, to answer one of the biggest questions investors ask:

Is commercial real estate really better than residential?

Together, we share the real stories behind our deals—the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that shaped our investing careers. From turning around shopping centers to surviving near six-figure losses, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply to your own investing journey.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why commercial real estate creates wealth differently than residential
• How we transformed struggling shopping centers into valuable assets
• Raising capital and building long-term investor relationships
• The biggest mistakes we’ve made—and what they taught us
• Parking, zoning, and due diligence lessons every investor should know
• Why patience often creates the biggest returns
• How AI is changing the future of commercial real estate

Whether you’re buying your first deal or scaling your portfolio, this episode will challenge the way you think about investing and value creation.

🚀 Want to learn commercial real estate investing alongside experienced operators?

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Always adding value.
– Rafik Moore

I’m Rafik Moore, CEO of Brait Capital — a private equity real estate firm with a 9-figure portfolio across 9 states. In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, I sit down with my friend and first capital partner, Corey McClure, to talk about what really makes real estate partnerships work.

Corey started with $300K and grew it into a lending business that has done over $63M in deals — averaging an 18% return. Together, we break down the mindset, values, and deal structures behind sustainable partnerships.

You’ll discover:
 • How to turn a hard money lender into a long-term partner
 • Why character and integrity matter more than spreadsheets
 • Creative structures to unlock millions in equity
 • The psychology of trust with capital partners
 • How to scale from single deals to a commercial portfolio

This episode is about more than raising money — it’s about building relationships that last and wealth that’s sustainable.

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Always adding value.
– Rafik Moore

I’m Rafik Moore, founder of Brait Capital and the Value Add Network. In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, I sit down with Kevin Amolsch, founder of Pine Financial, to talk about the real foundation of real estate success — powerful partnerships.

From a $1,000 “waste my time” invoice to closing million-dollar deals, Kevin’s story proves that strong relationships and creative financing can change everything.

We dive deep into:
 • Building trust with lenders and investors
 • How 100% financing really works
• Structuring win-win deals that scale
• The role of networking, masterminds, and mentorship
• Common mistakes new investors make (and how to avoid them)

This isn’t theory — it’s a roadmap for positioning yourself as the kind of borrower investors can’t say no to. If you’re serious about raising capital, managing risk, and building a legacy, this episode is for you.

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Always adding value.
– Rafik Moore

I’m Rafik Moore — founder of Brait Capital and the Value Add Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Peter Remes, CEO of First & First, to talk about the art and science of turning forgotten buildings into thriving, high-value destinations.

Peter has a rare ability to see beauty and opportunity where others see decay. His projects breathe life into neglected warehouses, transforming them into cultural and economic hubs that command premium rents.

We discuss:
 • How to design spaces people love — and pay more for
 • The psychology behind real estate transformation
 • Why cutting costs isn’t the only way to increase value
 • How to balance aesthetics with profitability
 • Strategies for spotting hidden gems in any market

If you’re an investor, developer, or simply passionate about bold ideas, this episode will inspire you to look at real estate differently.

🎯 Great deals aren’t found — they’re created.

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Always adding value.

I’m Rafik Moore — real estate investor, capital partner, and founder of Brait Capital. In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, I sit down with Corey Wright, founder of Legacy Wealth Group — and someone who knows what it means to rebuild from zero.

We talk about:
 • The blueprint to start investing with no money and no connections
 • Corey’s lowest moment — foreclosure, jail — and how he bounced back stronger
 • The “circle quadrant” strategy to eliminate noise and upgrade your environment
 • How contribution builds lasting wealth
 • The mindset shift from surviving to leading

Corey doesn’t hold back. From flipping luxury homes to building generational wealth, his story is proof that you don’t need privilege — you need vision, discipline, and courage.

🎯 If you’ve ever felt stuck, underestimated, or left out of the game — this episode will show you how to flip the script.

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💬 Share your mindset shift with us — one habit you're leaving behind this year.

Always adding value.
– Rafik Moore

I’m Rafik Moore, founder of Brait Capital and Value Add Network — and in this episode, I’m joined by someone who went from painting toilets to managing over 400 tenants in just five years.

Meet Alexandra Haider, a former middle school teacher who built an 8-figure real estate portfolio from scratch. No trust fund. No secret shortcut. Just hustle, grit, and a willingness to bet on herself.

We talk about:
 • Her first $16K flip (and how it made her 1.5 years’ worth of teacher salary)
 • How being underestimated became her superpower
 • The $300K betrayal that nearly ended her business
 • What real partnerships look like when the storm hits
 • Her advice for moms, mentors, and anyone starting with nothing

This episode isn’t just about numbers — it’s about resilience, reinvention, and redefining what success looks like… especially for women in real estate.

🎯 If you’re ready to stop playing small and start scaling — this episode is for you.

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Sometimes one piece of advice is all it takes.

In this episode of the Value Add Podcast, I sit down with Daniel Karkawski — a residential agent turned fund manager — who became a millionaire by acting on free advice.

We talk about:

• How that one tip led to a million-dollar deal 💰
• Daniel’s system for leasing industrial space fast
• The mindset shift from scarcity to abundance
• Tactical capital-raising strategies
• How to scale beyond your hometown

Daniel’s journey is proof that execution beats ideas every time. If you’ve ever hesitated to act on good advice — this episode will change your mind.

🎯 Hosted by Rafik Moore, founder of Brait Capital.

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Reach Daniel at obsidiangroup.com or [email protected]