
Millionaire Mindcast
Millionaire Mindcast helps you build wealth through commercial real estate and passive income. Hosted by investor Matt Aitchison, it delivers three weekly episodes with expert insights, strategies, and lessons from top investors. Whether you want you diversify or scale your real estate portfolio and income, this is your go to guide.
Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 29min
My 37th Birthday Reflection On The Last 12 Months and What's Ahead | Wise Investor Segment
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, the host reflects on lessons, wins, and challenges from the past year as he celebrates his 37th birthday. From expanding his commercial real estate portfolio—including a bold leap into redeveloping a 75,000+ sq. ft. shopping center—to launching the Wise Investor Collective mastermind, he shares behind-the-scenes insights on growth, impact, and redefining wealth beyond money. Listeners will hear about the mindset shifts required to scale, the importance of betting on yourself, and how relational capital, health, family, and intentional living have taken center stage. Whether you're building a business, pursuing personal growth, or navigating parenthood, this episode is a raw and inspiring reminder to reflect, realign, and stay on the path to a life with no regrets. 📩 Plus, learn how to connect with the Wise Investor community and upcoming exclusive opportunities. Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join! FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555

May 14, 2025 • 49min
Trade Resets, Rate Rumbles & Trump’s First 100 Days: Markets Surge as Power Shifts | Money Moves
📄 PODCAST / YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: In this high-volatility, high-stakes episode of Money Moves, Matty A welcomes back Mr. Breedwell — now officially a dad — and the two dive headfirst into the firehose of news impacting your wallet, portfolio, and future wealth. 💥 Trump’s first 100 days are redefining global trade, tax policy, and investor sentiment. 📉 CPI comes in hot. Rates hold. Markets rally. What now? 💰 China, UK, and Saudi Arabia all strike historic deals with the U.S. — is the global order being reset? 🏠 Plus, crypto surges, real estate surprises, and a new tax playbook may be on the way… Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just trying to read between the headlines — this episode breaks it all down in real-time. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome Back Mr. Breedwell (and Baby Banks!) 01:50 - Trump’s Epic Weekend: Trade Wins, Hostage Returns, Golf 04:30 - Ukraine & Russia Ceasefire Talks — Could This End the War? 06:00 - Big Pharma Crushed: Trump’s Prescription Drug Order Explained 09:00 - China-U.S. Trade Reset: 90-Day Tariff Deal Breakdown 12:30 - UK & U.S. Sign $6B Trade Agreement 15:00 - Jamie Dimon Reverses on Tariffs — Why It Matters 17:00 - Saudi Arabia Inks $600B Investment Deal with Trump 18:30 - Veterans Win: New Housing Funded by Illegal Immigration Cuts 19:15 - Trump Proposes 39.6% Tax on $2.5M+ Earners 21:30 - CPI Falls to 2.3% — Market Breathes 23:00 - Rate Cuts Off the Table in June? What the Fed's Saying 29:00 - What Rising Yields Say About the Economy 33:00 - Market Fully Recovers April Losses — Were You Out or In? 34:30 - Bitcoin Hits $100K — Coinbase Joins S&P500 37:30 - Real Estate Update: Prices Rise in 83% of U.S. Metros 39:45 - Inventory, Concessions & Why Now Is a Sneaky Good Time to Buy 41:00 - Final Thoughts: Why 2026 Could Be the Greatest Year Since 1776 💬 QUOTABLES: “You might not like Trump’s personality, but name one policy hurting the middle class right now.” — Matty A “The market didn’t crash. It reset… and the real money moved in while others sat out.” — Ryan Breedwell “The CPI is falling. Markets are climbing. Real estate’s holding. Fear is the worst investment strategy.” 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES: 📲 Text “X-RAY” to 844-447-1555 to get your free financial review with Ryan 📲 Text “DEALS” to 844-447-1555 to join Matty A’s private investor list 🎯 Follow Matty A on Instagram → @officialmattya

May 12, 2025 • 46min
Self Storage Investing 101 - How To Succesfully Build And Operate Self Storage Properties For Big Profits | Bill Kanatas
In this week’s episode of Millionaire Mindcast, host Matty A. sits down with Bill Kanatas, a leading self-storage developer with over $100 million in projects under his belt. Bill shares his incredible journey from being a residential real estate broker to becoming a powerhouse in self-storage development and operations. Tune in to learn: How Bill got started in real estate and transitioned into storage What makes self-storage such a powerful asset class How he built a team of 30+ and scaled to institutional-level partnerships Deal structures and strategies that fuel rapid growth How he's navigating the high-interest rate environment Maintaining strong values while building massive wealth Whether you’re looking to pivot your investing strategy or want to understand the business of self-storage, this episode is a goldmine of knowledge. Resources & Links Mentioned: Website: www.self-storagedevelopers.com LinkedIn: Bill Kanatas Instagram: @selfstoragedevelopers Facebook: Self Storage Developers YouTube: @Self-StorageDevelopers X (Twitter): @selfstorage2025 Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join! FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555 FREE Financial X-Ray: Text "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

May 9, 2025 • 22min
How the Right Tenant Can Make You a Millionaire: The Hidden Wealth Strategy in Commercial Leases | Wise Investor Segment
In this eye-opening episode, Matty A. reveals how a single commercial lease can instantly add millions in equity to your property—without swinging a hammer or waiting decades for rent to trickle in. He breaks down how commercial real estate leases—especially with strong tenants—can be leveraged to exponentially grow wealth. Using real-life examples from a small bakery to a national retailer like Harbor Freight, and even a government lease, he illustrates how each lease can translate into hundreds of thousands to millions in added property value. The key? Understanding cap rates, tenant credit quality, and lease structure. He emphasizes that commercial leasing is one of the most powerful, underutilized tools for flippers and single-family investors looking to scale quickly and sustainably. Whether you're new to CRE or ready to level up, this episode is your playbook for playing offense in real estate investing. Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join! FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555

May 7, 2025 • 36min
How Warren Buffet Retirement Lessons and Trumps Tax Cuts Can Positively Impact Your Investing | Money Moves
Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of Money Moves! Matty A flies solo this week with Ryan out celebrating fatherhood (congrats, Breedwell fam! 🍼). We kick things off reflecting on the true value of time—especially as a parent—and why controlling your time is the ultimate wealth strategy. From there, Matty shares market and policy updates, including Warren Buffett’s retirement, surprising tax news, major global trade agreements, AI education reform, and record-breaking credit card debt. Whether you're investing, parenting, or just trying to survive the "messy middle," this episode is full of perspective and actionable gems. ⏱ Episode Breakdown [00:00] Life update: Ryan becomes a dad 👶 [01:00] The value of time and why it’s the real wealth [02:30] Warren Buffett retires – the GOAT of investing steps down 🐐 [04:00] 98% of Buffett’s wealth came after 65 — it's never too late [06:30] How emotional discipline fuels wealth building [07:30] Buffett’s timeless advice: Index funds > stock-picking [08:30] Senate pushes to ban politicians from launching crypto assets [09:00] Trump’s tax cuts may return — here's what that means for investors [11:00] Bonus depreciation, estate tax, and why this matters for real estate [13:30] NPR/PBS lose federal funding — Matty’s take on media bias [15:30] AI in K–12 schools: Why this matters (and how Matty is teaching his kids) [18:00] India, Ukraine & Saudi Arabia ink trade deals with the US [20:00] US-China deal odds? Only 19% before June, per Polymarket [21:30] Section 8 and rental programs: New proposal to return power to the states [22:30] Credit card defaults hit all-time highs — above 2008 levels [24:00] Rate cut outlook: June/July still possible despite sticky inflation [25:30] Fed signals caution; labor market still solid [26:30] S&P 500 logs 9-day win streak—biggest since 2004 [27:30] Matty on staying grounded in the “messy middle” 💥 What You’ll Learn: Why time is the most valuable currency—and how to take control of it The truth behind Warren Buffett’s $169B fortune (and how long it took) How proposed tax reforms could help investors & business owners What new trade deals mean for the global economy Why Matty’s fired up about AI in education How to stay calm and focused in uncertain markets 🧠 Notable Quotes: “98% of Buffett’s wealth came after age 65. That’s the power of compound growth—and staying in the game.” “If you don’t control your time, someone else will.” “The messy middle is where legends are built.” “Stop looking for the unicorn. Get consistent, get boring, and stay in the game.” 🔗 Resources Mentioned: 💼 WiseInvestorVault.com – Free checklists, spreadsheets & more 📲 Text DEALS to 844-447-1555 for investment opportunities 📊 Text XRAY to 844-447-1555 for a free portfolio review 👤 Follow Matty A on social media for more insights ⭐ Love the Show? If you got value from today’s episode, leave a 5-star review and share it with someone who’s building their wealth and mindset alongside you.

May 5, 2025 • 39min
The Ai Technology Giving Multi Family Investors An Edge That Will Increase Cash Flow And Explode Your Equity | Peter Roisman
In this powerful conversation, Matty A. is joined by entrepreneur and real estate expert Peter Roisman, co-founder of Rev Leasing. Peter shares how his transition from developing surgery centers to creating a proptech company is helping multifamily investors unlock hidden income and equity through better leasing practices. Learn how his team developed a proprietary "Leasing Score" system, why most multifamily assets are underperforming on the revenue side, and how AI and training are being used to bridge this multi-million-dollar gap. Key Takeaways: Why leasing is the most neglected yet impactful revenue lever in multifamily How a “Leasing Score” can identify underperformance and untapped income The difference between skilled brokers vs. undertrained leasing agents Using AI and data analytics to drive performance improvements Peter’s entrepreneurial lessons from scaling, selling, and starting again Guest Resources: Rev Leasing Website Peter Roisman on LinkedIn Follow Peter on Instagram Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join! FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555 FREE Financial X-Ray: Text "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

Apr 30, 2025 • 48min
Trump’s First 100 Days, Market Wobbles, and a Tariff-Powered American Comeback | Money Moves
In this episode of Millionaire Mindcast, Matty A and Ryan Breedwell break down what’s shaping up to be one of the most aggressive first 100 days of any presidency—Trump's economic playbook is in full motion. From locking in $5.2 trillion in U.S. investments to playing chess with global tariffs, the duo gets into what it all means for your money. 📈 Inside This Episode: 🇺🇸 Trump’s First 100 Days: What’s real, what’s hype, and what it means for your 401k 📉 Market Update: S&P 500 off to its worst presidential-year start in decades—why? 📊 Tariffs, Taxes & Trillions: Could tariffs eliminate income tax for Americans under $200K? 🏠 Housing Concessions Rising: Nearly half of U.S. sellers are offering concessions—is this a buyer’s market or a brewing collapse? 💳 Credit Card Defaults & Consumer Sentiment: What Visa just revealed that the media missed 📺 Netflix to $1 Trillion?: The bold 2030 vision and our take 🧠 Mindset Closing Segment: Why surrendering to the process is the most underrated investing skill 🔥 Also: Bull vs. Bear: Netflix's trillion-dollar plan The Pelosi Act (yes, that’s real): Congress's insider trading crackdown GDP report preview: What it means and how it could swing market momentum Why India might be America’s most important trade partner this decade 📲 Text the show with your questions or to request the X-Ray Report: 844-447-1555 📬 Want the weekly deals list? Just text “DEALS” to the number above. 🎧 Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you tune in to stay ahead of the curve.

Apr 28, 2025 • 55min
The Shopping Center GOAT Who Bought 10M Sq Feet Of Commercial Retail Real Estate | Andy Weiner
In this powerhouse episode, Matty A sits down with Andy Weiner — the Founder & President of RockStep Capital — to explore how he amassed over 10 million square feet of commercial retail real estate across 11 states. From a childhood immersed in his family’s 159-store clothing chain to mastering acquisitions in “Hometown America,” Andy breaks down how his strategic investments in secondary and tertiary markets are creating outsized returns while revitalizing communities. He explains why retail is now a bullish asset class, how positive leverage is giving retail an edge over multifamily and industrial, and shares insights into RockStep’s culture built around their unique core values, the “Rock Steps.” In This Episode, You’ll Learn: (03:40) Andy’s origin story: From family retail business to real estate mogul (05:02) Types of shopping centers RockStep acquires: neighborhood, power, enclosed malls (07:56) Why retail has favorable supply/demand dynamics in 2025 (10:01) Positive vs. negative leverage in CRE deals (13:27) What makes secondary & tertiary markets so investable (20:38) RockStep’s strategy for buying distressed malls at 15–17% cap rates (28:06) The origin and meaning behind RockStep’s company values (42:19) Inside the Hometown America Fund: 8–9% pref, 18%+ IRR goals (46:27) Thoughts on alternative investments in volatile times Resources Mentioned: RockStep Capital Website: http://rockstep.com Connect with Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-weiner/ Shopping Center Academy on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ShoppingCenterAcademy Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join! FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555 FREE Financial X-Ray: Text "XRAY" to 844-447-1555

Apr 25, 2025 • 19min
The 5 CRE Investor Types (And Which One You Might Be) | Wise Investor Segment
Before diving into commercial real estate, it's crucial to know what kind of investor you are. In this episode, Matty A. breaks down the five most common CRE investor profiles—from passive income seekers to real estate entrepreneurs—and helps you identify which strategy best fits your goals, timeline, risk tolerance, and lifestyle. Plus, you’ll get access to a free quiz that delivers a personalized roadmap to guide your next steps. Don’t just invest—invest aligned. Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join! FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555

Apr 23, 2025 • 43min
Are We Headed for a Great Depression? Market Volatility, Tariffs, and the Trump-Powell Power Clash | Money Moves
📓 Podcast Show Notes: In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A and Ryan Breedwell unpack a high-volatility week with headlines sparking everything from optimism to outright fear. Are we heading for another Great Depression—or just another news cycle full of noise? 🔍 Topics We Cover: 📉 Market Bounce Back: $1.4T returned to the market—what does it signal? 🏠 Housing Market Pulse: Redfin says 1 in 4 are backing out—what’s really going on? 🏛️ Trump vs. Powell: Rate cuts, Fed control, and political posturing US Tariffs & Trade: Will global trade wars trigger a recession? 📉 Multifamily Delinquencies: A 10-year high—what's the real risk? 🪙 Bitcoin Rips Again: New SEC chair + bullish sentiment push BTC higher 🧠 End of Episode Mindset: How to stop chasing and start living—even while building wealth Plus, we touch on: The Pope’s death and Klaus Schwab stepping down Trump’s plan to tax the rich and cut taxes for everyday Americans Whether the dollar's drop is cause for concern—or just more fear-mongering 🔗 Resources & Links: Text in your thoughts/questions: 844-447-1555 Follow Matty A → Instagram Follow Ryan → Instagram Listen to past episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more → Millionaire Mindcast 🎯 Keep sharpening the tools in your wealth-building toolkit. Your future self will thank you.