Wealth Juice | Real Estate, Entrepreneurship & Investing

This one is fresh. Michael Hyun literally just quit his software engineering job at Amazon this month, a role paying $300,000 a year, and real estate is what made it possible.

Over the last six years, Michael built a $4.5 million portfolio while working full-time in tech, quietly stacking properties and creating enough passive income to make the leap. Now at 29, he's all in.

In this episode, Michael breaks down exactly how he did it, the strategy, the mindset, and what most high earners get wrong when they try to turn a paycheck into long-term wealth. If you've ever thought about what it would take to actually walk away from your W-2, this is the episode you need to hear.

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Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

A TON people talk about real estate. They actually did it. In this episode, we sit down with Dedric Polite and Krystal Polite, the husband and wife duo behind Polite Properties and stars of the hit show 50/50 Flip. They break down how they went from corporate jobs and zero experience… to building a real estate portfolio of nearly 100 doors, launching multiple businesses, and creating true financial freedom for their family. 

We dive into the early days of investing over $25,000 into education before closing a single deal, the moment they finally broke through with their first wholesale checks, and how one deal turned into over six figures and completely changed their trajectory. They also share how they used real estate as a vehicle to fund bigger opportunities including leveraging one property into launching a franchise business and why real estate is just the starting point, not the end goal. 

This episode goes beyond strategy. It is about mindset, partnership, and taking action before you feel ready. You will hear how they divided roles as a couple, why “jump and build your wings on the way down” became their philosophy, and how they are building generational wealth with intention so their kids don’t just inherit money… they inherit the mindset that created it.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start… this is your sign that it’s already here.

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Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

Most people blame their past. He used his to build his future. In this episode, we sit down with Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine, a Hawaii-based real estate investor, developer, and co-founder of the HUI Mastermind who went from federal prison to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio focused on affordable housing. But this is not a get rich story. It is a change your life and bring everyone with you story. Fuzzy opens up about growing up in Hawaii, falling into the wrong environment, battling addiction, and ultimately using prison as the wake-up call that forced him to rewrite his future. From there, he became obsessed with learning, surrounding himself with the right people, and taking action when most people would have stayed stuck. 

We break down how he went from cleaning windows for nine dollars an hour to building over 100 affordable homes, using creative strategies like other people’s money to scale, and focusing on ethical investing through what he calls the “Pono Way.” His mission is bigger than himself. He is committed to helping locals stay in Hawaii despite rising costs, showing his community that ownership, investing, and generational wealth are actually possible for them too.

We also dive into his book, Priced Out of Paradise: How to Build Wealth Investing in Real Estate the Pono Way, where he lays out a practical roadmap for investing in Hawaii and breaking into real estate even in one of the most expensive markets in the world. This episode is packed with real strategy, mindset shifts, and a step-by-step look at how he built his business from nothing.

If you have ever felt behind, stuck, or like your past defines you, this conversation will challenge that belief and show you what is actually possible.

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Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

Most new investors hear "hard money lending" and immediately think it's too expensive, too complicated, or only for seasoned pros. John Robbart is here to change your mind. In this episode, Cory sits down with John, Managing Director at Renovo Financial, to break down what hard money lending actually looks like in the real world and why it may be the most powerful tool you're not using yet.

John shares how he built his lending business, what separates great lenders from transactional ones, and why the true cost of hard money is far more reasonable than most investors assume. Whether you're on your first deal or your fifth, this conversation will reframe the way you think about financing and show you that access to capital is closer than you think.

If you've ever let the fear of financing stop you from pulling the trigger on a deal, this episode is exactly what you need to hear.

Download our new AI Rental Property Calculator

🏢 LLCs, Business Credit & Tax Optimization – Set up your business the right way! Click HERE to schedule a call with Prime Corporate Services for expert guidance on entity formation, credit building, estate planning, and tax strategies.

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If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It takes less than a minute and great reviews make a huge difference in helping us land high profile guests to best serve our audience.

Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

While everyone's chasing deals in Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix, two Milwaukee insiders are sitting on one of the most overlooked rental markets in the country. In this episode, Cory sits down with Ty Ash and Nick Harrington, real estate agents and investors behind Horizon Homes, to pull back the curtain on why Milwaukee deserves a serious look from out-of-state investors right now.

If you've been told you need to invest where properties are expensive and competition is fierce, this episode will challenge everything you think you know. Milwaukee might just be your next move.

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If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It takes less than a minute and great reviews make a huge difference in helping us land high profile guests to best serve our audience.

Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

What happens when loans fall through, appraisals don't pan out, and the deal you worked months for starts to unravel? For most people, that's where the story ends. For this Wealth Juice Inner Circle member, it's where his real investor journey began.

In this episode, we sit down with a Philadelphia-based investor who, after joining our mastermind, went on to acquire a triplex he house hacks and an Airbnb, all within his first year. But the path was anything but smooth. He faced financing setbacks, deals that nearly died on the table, and moments that would've stopped most first-timers cold. Instead, he pushed through, leaned on the community, and closed twice.

If you're in the middle of a deal that feels like it's falling apart, or you're wondering if the mastermind is worth it, this episode is your answer.

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If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It takes less than a minute and great reviews make a huge difference in helping us land high profile guests to best serve our audience.

Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

What does it take to build the largest coffee company in an entire country from the ground up? Adam Jason spent years working in corporate America as a lawyer, grinding through the traditional path most people never question. It wasn't until a vacation to Colombia that everything changed. What started as a trip turned into a vision, and that vision turned into the Green Coffee Company. Adam joins the Wealth Juice Podcast to break down the entrepreneurial journey behind one of the most ambitious agribusiness stories in South America. With over 45 farms, 9 million coffee trees, and 350+ full-time employees spread across 10,000 acres in Colombia's Antioquia region, GCC didn't just enter the coffee industry, they rewrote the rules of it through full vertical integration and farm-direct supply chain control.

What makes Adam's story even more remarkable is how they funded it, not through traditional venture capital, but by raising money from individual investors in a model that Fortune Magazine called a blueprint for a "post-VC world." In this episode, Adam shares the real entrepreneurial lessons behind scaling a complex, multinational operation, landing partnerships with clients like the Chicago Cubs and LA Rams, securing $8M in sustainable financing, and building a brand that has been featured in Forbes, the Financial Times, and beyond. Whether you're building your first investment or your next business, this conversation is packed with frameworks you can apply immediately.

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Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

Losing their fathers two months apart changed everything. For Diana and Josh, playing small was no longer an option. Former architects with no traditional path into real estate, they took a different approach. They immersed themselves in podcasts, reached out directly to guests, built real relationships, and used social media to get in the right rooms. That’s how they found their opportunity. Together, they partnered with experienced investors and acquired a boutique hotel in Palm Springs with roughly $4M all-in between acquisition and renovations.

Today, that same 13-room, award-winning wellness hotel, The Terra Palm Springs, is estimated to be worth around $6M. In this episode, we break down how they turned relationships into real deals, leveraged their skill sets to create value, and positioned themselves for opportunities most investors never see. Because deals like this don’t come from searching. They come from who you know and how you show up.

Download our new AI Rental Property Calculator

🏢 LLCs, Business Credit & Tax Optimization – Set up your business the right way! Click HERE to schedule a call with Prime Corporate Services for expert guidance on entity formation, credit building, estate planning, and tax strategies.

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If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It takes less than a minute and great reviews make a huge difference in helping us land high profile guests to best serve our audience.

Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

The market feels uncertain right now. Rates are high. Deals are tighter. And a lot of investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for clarity. But what if that’s exactly when the biggest opportunities are created?

In this episode, we break down what actually happens when markets shift and why most investors get it wrong. Using real insights and examples, we dive into how experienced investors think, where they’re finding opportunities today, and how they position themselves when things feel uncomfortable. This isn’t about timing the market perfectly. It’s about understanding how to operate when conditions change. Because the investors who win aren’t the ones waiting for things to feel safe. They’re the ones who know how to move when others hesitate. If you want to stop second-guessing and start thinking like a long-term investor, this episode will change how you see the market.

Some of the topics we chat through are:

President Trump "proposed" institutional ban

Oil prices, the war in Iran and how it could affect real estate

FINCEN and how it will affect the real estate business

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🏢 LLCs, Business Credit & Tax Optimization – Set up your business the right way! Click HERE to schedule a call with Prime Corporate Services for expert guidance on entity formation, credit building, estate planning, and tax strategies.

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📩 Stay Connected – Follow us on Instagram @wealthjuiceofficial and subscribe on YouTube @wealthjuiceofficial for more real estate insights!

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If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It takes less than a minute and great reviews make a huge difference in helping us land high profile guests to best serve our audience.

Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

**

Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.

Alot of investors are looking for their next deal. New strategy. New market. New opportunity. But what if the opportunity has been right in front of you the whole time? In this episode, we sit down with Jonny Velarde to break down a business almost no one in real estate talks about… parking. From valet services to leasing unused lots, Jonny shares how he’s built a cash-flowing business by turning empty space into income producing assets. We get into how the model actually works, how you can control deals without owning the property, and why some of these “simple” opportunities can generate serious profit with low overhead. This isn’t something you hear about every day. But after this episode, you won’t look at parking lots, churches, or empty spaces the same way again.

Download our new AI Rental Property Calculator

🏢 LLCs, Business Credit & Tax Optimization – Set up your business the right way! Click HERE to schedule a call with Prime Corporate Services for expert guidance on entity formation, credit building, estate planning, and tax strategies.

Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Use code WEALTH JUICE for 20% off ezlandlordforms.com

📩 Stay Connected – Follow us on Instagram @wealthjuiceofficial and subscribe on YouTube @wealthjuiceofficial for more real estate insights!

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If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It takes less than a minute and great reviews make a huge difference in helping us land high profile guests to best serve our audience.

Previous Guests Include:

Brandon Turner, Tarek El Moussa, Henry Washington, Rich Somers, Mikey Taylor, Tom Wheelright, David Greene, Tony J. Robinson, Robert Croak, Chad “Coach” Carson, Brett Hundley, Devon Kennard and Marques Colston.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up to date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks. Individuals should conduct their own research and seek certified professional advice before making any financial decisions. The links in the episode descriptions may include referral or affiliate commissions, and we may receive compensation from partner websites.