WealthGenius Podcast

What happens when you mix real estate investing, business systems, and a hard truth about work-life priorities… with a conversation about why Portugal moves slower on purpose?

In Episode 82 of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alonso Cuadra sits down with Fernando Nunes fresh off the Azores retreat to talk about:

why Portugal’s lifestyle feels like “home” even if you weren’t born there

the realities of investing overseas (and why relationships matter more than spreadsheets)

how North America’s hustle culture is stealing time from what actually matters

why “balance” is misunderstood (and what balance really looks like)

how Fernando transitioned into business coaching and helping investors build systems

the #1 obstacle holding people back: the story they tell themselves

the trap of comparison on social media (and why it kills progress)

and the core lesson that changes everything: take action before you feel ready

If you’re investing (or want to) and you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or like you’re “behind”… this episode is a reset.

👉 Connect with Fernando on Instagram: @fngood

👉 Learn about upcoming Wealth Genius events: wealthgenius.ai/events

👉 ExpandWealth Real Estate Fund info session: expandewealthfund.com

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What happens when an HGTV host, renovator and U.S. real estate investor combines 30 years in film & TV with 15 years of investing south of the border?

In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alfonso sits down with Wendy Russell – former host of “She’s Crafty” on HGTV, renovator, U.S. investor (Indianapolis & Savannah), Airbnb superhost, and storytelling coach for real estate investors.

Wendy shares her “superhero origin story” in real estate, why she avoids vacation-style markets for investing, how she and her husband built strong cash-flow portfolios in Indianapolis and Savannah, and the exact process she uses to vet U.S. property managers so they don’t destroy your returns.

They also dive into Wendy’s real superpower: storytelling. She explains why investors are “making marketing too hard,” how your “messy” story actually attracts capital and partners, and why you’re always one good story away from your next joint venture.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Wendy went from actor and producer to HGTV host and full-time real estate investor

Why she chose Indianapolis & Savannah over the typical “vacation markets”

The key signs of a strong U.S. market (multiple rental strategies, industry, schools, film, etc.)

Her biggest U.S. mistake: keeping the wrong property manager – and how to avoid it

A step-by-step process for screening and interviewing property managers

How to use your personal story to attract partners, raise capital and build trust

Why “stop making marketing hard” might be the best advice you hear this year

👉 Connect with Wendy: https://www.wendyrussell.com/

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🎙What if you could become your own bank?
In this episode of the Wealth Genius Podcast, Alfonso Cuadra sits down with Scott Gannon, an authorized Infinite Banking Practitioner with over 30 years of financial experience, to demystify one of the most misunderstood wealth strategies out there - infinite banking.

Scott breaks down how it really works, why it’s not just for the ultra-wealthy, and how it complements real estate investing by helping you control your capital, protect your wealth, and grow your portfolio faster.

💡 Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode will give you a clear, practical understanding of:

What Infinite Banking actually is

How it can fund real estate deals

The tax advantages most people overlook

Why the wealthy have used it for generations

👉 Connect with Scott: https://magnifywealth.ca/

👉 Learn more: https://wealthgenius.ai/events

👉 Invest with Expand Wealth Fund: https://expandwealthfund.com

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📍 Follow @AlfonsoCuadraOfficial for more real estate mindset & strategy content.

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We went LIVE at the EXPAND Conference with a powerhouse panel to unpack what’s working right now: market selection, missing-middle development, Alberta & Ontario plays, U.S. opportunities, underwriting vs. emotion, MLI Select, registered funds, legal structures, and how to create deal flow when listings sit.

Panelists:

Thomas Lorini – “US Dealmaker,” cross-border investor & author of Borderless Wealth

Calvin Hexter – Investor-focused realtor (AB), deal-sourcing tactics in contracting markets

Patrick Francey – CEO, Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)

JG Francoeur – CEO, Vistra Property Group (ON), “Missing-Middle” builder/operator

Helen Cuadra – Wealth Genius CPO & property management lead (ON)

Andrei Levchenko – Managing Director, TAG Law (investor-focused legal)

Wendy Russell – U.S. investor, STR superhost, on-camera branding coach

Harris Newman – Mortgage agent (CMHC/MLI Select & conventional)

Host: Alfonso Cuadra — The Godfather of Real Estate

Resources & CTAs
📅 Wealth Genius Events: wealthgenius.ai/events
🏢 ExpandWealth Real Estate Fund: expandealthfund.com (book an info session)
🎟️ EXPAND #9 – Ottawa, May 1–3: Details in the episode

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Vitali Babiy went from a comfortable IT career to building a rapidly growing multifamily portfolio—capping it with a neglected 76-unit off-market turnaround. In this episode we get into the real levers: underwriting iterations, stress-testing (rates, rents, MLI Select), building a buy box, creating deal flow, and why bigger deals can actually be easier to negotiate.

If you’re stuck flipping or stacking singles and wondering how to scale, this conversation is your blueprint.

👤 Guest: Vitali Babiy
🎙 Host: Alfonso Cuadra — The Godfather of Real Estate
🏛 Wealth Genius Events: wealthgenius.ai/events
📈 ExpandWealth Real Estate Fund: expandealthfund.com 

What you’ll learn

Why “get comfortable being uncomfortable” is the investor’s edge

How to craft a buy box so deals find you

Off-market sourcing & seller psychology (mom & pop vs. pro sellers)

Underwriting as an art with constraints (iterate → stress test → greenlight)

Communicating with passive investors (invest-and-learn model)

Why bigger assets multiply value and require stronger teams

The ultimate real estate education platform awaits you! Find out more here:
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🎙 Fear as a compass. Mentors as multipliers. And why you should invest for the next 10 years—not the next 10 days. In this episode, Alfonso sits down with Gary Hibbert (Smart Home Choice, broker/educator/podcaster with ~300 episodes) to break down the hero’s journey of growth, the rise of long-form podcasting, and how to navigate today’s real-estate market with skill, not hope.

What you’ll learn

How Gary went from terrified first guest to 300-episode host

“Fear is your compass”: using discomfort to grow faster

The mentor effect (Matrix-style): changing your mindset + seeing the code

UPW & state management: why emotion → memory → momentum

2025–2026 outlook: fear, foreclosures, and real opportunities

Tactics that work now: property tours, teams, creating—not finding—cash flow

Quotes to live by: “Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.”

The ultimate real estate education platform awaits you! Find out more here:
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Mike Koenigs x EXPAND AI Accelerator — How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI

In this episode, Mike Koenigs joins us to talk about how AI is transforming business, marketing, and entrepreneurship — and why learning this now is your biggest competitive edge.

We also dive into the upcoming EXPAND AI Accelerator Live Event, where you’ll get hands-on AI strategies to grow your business, automate your workflow, and stay ahead of the curve.

🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How to leverage AI to scale your business and streamline operations

Systems to 10x productivity and profitability using automation

How to put repetitive tasks on autopilot and reclaim your time

Real-world examples of AI tools Mike is using with top entrepreneurs

Why the EXPAND event is built for real estate investors, business owners, and creators who want practical AI tools - not theory

🎟 Want to Attend the Event?

Tickets are only $77 and include a FREE guest when you use this link + code:

👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ai-accelerator-1-day-virtual-bootcamp-111125-tickets-1821345526499?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

👉 Promo Code: EXPAND2025

⏳ Offer expires November 3rd, 2025

📅 EXPAND AI Accelerator Details:

Live training + hands-on AI implementation

Learn marketing, sales, automation, and productivity systems

Real tools you can start using the same day

Hosted by WealthGenius

📌 Stay Connected

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From a two-room schoolhouse in tiny Waterton Park to owning resorts in Curaçao, Deanna Boyden’s path rewrites what’s possible. In this wide-open convo with host Alfonso Cuadra, Deanna shares how early hard work shaped her mindset, the creative financing that got her first big house (and why Alberta’s “assumable without qualifying” era mattered), how the 2008 U.S. crisis opened the door to buying for “quarters on the dollar,” and the realities of international investing—banking, titles, language, management, and liquidity you don’t hear about on TV.
We also dig into diversification (U.S. rehabs in Nevada, Canadian land development in the Maritimes), and Deanna’s mantra for taking bold action: “Say yes, then figure it out.”

Listen for:

• Turning mobile homes and townhomes into momentum
• How a seller-financed down payment over 5 years changed everything
• Why Curaçao (outside the hurricane belt) beat out other Caribbean options
• The legal & cultural curveballs of buying abroad (no MLS, old title systems)
• Building teams, replacing managers, and keeping deals liquid
• A call to women and “front-row seekers” to take the next step

If this helped you, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway and share with someone who needs a push to say yes.

And Don’t Forget:

🚨 Get Ready to EXPAND Your Real Estate Business! 🚨
EXPAND Investor Conference | October 31 – November 2, 2025
📍 Canada’s Biggest Real Estate Investor Conference
This isn't just another event — it's a 3-day strategic deep-dive designed to supercharge your real estate investing journey and help you EXPAND your business like never before!
🎉 Now in its 8th edition , EXPAND has become the must-attend event for real estate investors across Canada and beyond.

🔥 What You Can Expect:
✅ Exclusive Insights from Alfonso Cuadra – The Godfather of Real Estate, sharing 30+ years of high-level experience.
✅ 60+ Powerhouse Speakers (TBA soon!), delivering game-changing strategies and success secrets.
✅ Transformational Workshops to unlock your personal superpowers and business potential.
✅ Clarity on Your Mission – discover what truly drives your business forward.
✅ Next-Level Networking with ambitious investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

📈 Whether you're looking to scale your portfolio, build wealth, or ignite your entrepreneurial spirit — this is your moment.
💥 Join hundreds of passionate minds ready to elevate their real estate game.

🎟️ Tickets are limited! DM me now for ticket details and early access or => 

WealthGenius EXPAND Conference - NO Lunch
Reg $3,987 - Promo $299 ($3,688 OFF)
Promo Code : AC299

WealthGenius EXPAND Conference (NO Lunch) & Gala
Reg $4,987 - Promo $399 (4,588 OFF)
Promo Code : ACGALA

WG VIP EXPAND Conf. incl Lunch + VIP Lounge +Gala
Reg $ 5,997 - Promo $997 ($5,000 OFF)
Promo Code : ACVIP

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wealthgenius-expand-investor-conference-nov-2025-non-member-registration-registration-1511542216459?aff=Alfonso

📆 Mark your calendar: October 31 – November 2, 2025
Let’s EXPAND together! 🚀
#ExpandConfere

The ultimate real estate education platform awaits you! Find out more here:
https://www.wealthgenius.ai/

Check out our Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@wealthgenius

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Entrepreneurial grit meets community-building on the water. Mario joins Alfonso to share how he went from window-washing and door-to-door sales to running a construction company, snagging a general contractor license under pressure, grinding through setbacks, and—eventually—creating a real estate investor Summit at Sea.

We cover:
• How “do it now” deadlines (and zero safety nets) forged Mario’s career
• What really happens behind the scenes of a cruise-based conference
• Why networking > knowledge when raising capital & doing bigger deals
• 2025 Summit at Sea details (dates, islands, schedule tweaks, travel tips)

Summit at Sea (next edition)

• Dates: Departs Feb 14 (Valentine’s Day) from Miami
• Itinerary: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao (ABC Islands)
• Format: 1 full conference day + 3 days of 10am–1pm sessions, then team activities & networking
• Tip: Fly in at least 1–2 days early to avoid day-of flight issues
• Tickets & info: https://www.reiatsea.com/event-details/rei-at-sea-1

🚨 Get Ready to EXPAND Your Real Estate Business! 🚨
EXPAND Investor Conference | October 31 – November 2, 2025
📍 Canada’s Biggest Real Estate Investor Conference
This isn't just another event — it's a 3-day strategic deep-dive designed to supercharge your real estate investing journey and help you EXPAND your business like never before!
🎉 Now in its 8th edition , EXPAND has become the must-attend event for real estate investors across Canada and beyond.

🔥 What You Can Expect:
✅ Exclusive Insights from Alfonso Cuadra – The Godfather of Real Estate, sharing 30+ years of high-level experience.
✅ 60+ Powerhouse Speakers (TBA soon!), delivering game-changing strategies and success secrets.
✅ Transformational Workshops to unlock your personal superpowers and business potential.
✅ Clarity on Your Mission – discover what truly drives your business forward.
✅ Next-Level Networking with ambitious investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

📈 Whether you're looking to scale your portfolio, build wealth, or ignite your entrepreneurial spirit — this is your moment.
💥 Join hundreds of passionate minds ready to elevate their real estate game.

🎟️ Tickets are limited! DM me now for ticket details and early access or => 

WealthGenius EXPAND Conference - NO Lunch
Reg $3,987 - Promo $299 ($3,688 OFF)
Promo Code : AC299

WealthGenius EXPAND Conference (NO Lunch) & Gala
Reg $4,987 - Promo $399 (4,588 OFF)
Promo Code : ACGALA

WG VIP EXPAND Conf. incl Lunch + VIP Lounge +Gala
Reg $ 5,997 - Promo $997 ($5,000 OFF)
Promo Code : ACVIP

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wealthgenius-expand-investor-conference-nov-2025-non-member-registration-registration-1511542216459?aff=Alfonso

📆 Mark your calendar: October 31 – November 2, 2025
Let’s EXPAND together! 🚀
#ExpandConfere

The ultimate real estate education platform awaits you! Find out more here:
https://www.wealthgenius.ai/

Check out our Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@wealthgenius

Follow WealthGenius on social media:
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthgenius
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https://twitter.com/wealthgeniushq

🚨 Get Ready to EXPAND Your Real Estate Business! 🚨
EXPAND Investor Conference | October 31 – November 2, 2025
📍 Canada’s Biggest Real Estate Investor Conference
This isn't just another event — it's a 3-day strategic deep-dive designed to supercharge your real estate investing journey and help you EXPAND your business like never before!
🎉 Now in its 8th edition , EXPAND has become the must-attend event for real estate investors across Canada and beyond.

🔥 What You Can Expect:
✅ Exclusive Insights from Alfonso Cuadra – The Godfather of Real Estate, sharing 30+ years of high-level experience.
✅ 60+ Powerhouse Speakers (TBA soon!), delivering game-changing strategies and success secrets.
✅ Transformational Workshops to unlock your personal superpowers and business potential.
✅ Clarity on Your Mission – discover what truly drives your business forward.
✅ Next-Level Networking with ambitious investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

📈 Whether you're looking to scale your portfolio, build wealth, or ignite your entrepreneurial spirit — this is your moment.
💥 Join hundreds of passionate minds ready to elevate their real estate game.

🎟️ Tickets are limited! DM me now for ticket details and early access or => 

WealthGenius EXPAND Conference - NO Lunch
Reg $3,987 - Promo $299 ($3,688 OFF)
Promo Code : AC299

WealthGenius EXPAND Conference (NO Lunch) & Gala
Reg $4,987 - Promo $399 (4,588 OFF)
Promo Code : ACGALA

WG VIP EXPAND Conf. incl Lunch + VIP Lounge +Gala
Reg $ 5,997 - Promo $997 ($5,000 OFF)
Promo Code : ACVIP

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wealthgenius-expand-investor-conference-nov-2025-non-member-registration-registration-1511542216459?aff=Alfonso

📆 Mark your calendar: October 31 – November 2, 2025
Let’s EXPAND together! 🚀
#ExpandConfere

The ultimate real estate education platform awaits you! Find out more here:
https://www.wealthgenius.ai/

Check out our Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@wealthgenius

Follow WealthGenius on social media:
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