

The Real Estate Syndication Show
Whitney Sewell
With over 2000 episodes and counting, The Real Estate Syndication Show - hosted by entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor Whitney Sewell - is your comprehensive guide to all things real estate and beyond. Here you’ll find real, raw conversations full of expert insights and practical strategies, along with powerful and inspirational personal journeys.From real estate tycoons like Scott Trench (CEO @ Bigger Pockets) and Spencer Rascoff (Zillow co-founder) to investing gurus like Joe Fairless (Best Ever CRE) and philanthropy leaders like Lloyd Reeb (Halftime Institute) – each conversation brings its own unique edge, inspiration, and actionable value.Tune in every Thursday for a new episode and start your weekend educated, inspired, and refreshed.
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Mar 21, 2022 • 35min
WS1247: Buying and Repositioning Distressed Assets with Jake Harris
There are big opportunities in distressed commercial real estate if you know how and where to find them. Today, we speak to real estate entrepreneur and author Jake Harris. He elaborates his business of buying and repositioning distressed assets. Jake talks in detail about how he came up with his book Catching Knives: A Guide To Investing in Distressed Commercial Real Estate amid the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. He also discusses the fundamentals of investing in distressed assets and how you can utilize your team and technology to your advantage. He then emphasizes the importance of having an effective system and how it can affect your business big time. Tune in now and be inspired!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 20, 2022 • 16min
WS1246: Scaling Fast in Real Estate | #Highlights
When handling a business, you have to prepare to face bottlenecks and overcome them along the way to be able to scale. In this #Highlights episode, we feature our conversations again with Ben Risser and Josh Sterling. The two share what tools and systems they have to put in place in their respective business to allow them to grow fast.Ben shares some of the main bottlenecks that they’ve experienced as they continue to scale and how to coordinate between different teams. Meanwhile, Josh shares some of the systems that they have put in place to overcome these pain points along with how the growth has added extra depth to his company. Tune in and learn how you can overcome some hurdles and scale fast now!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 19, 2022 • 17min
WS1245: The Benefits of Commercial Real Estate Investing | #Highlights
Commercial real estate investing is a very good option if you want to start big. But, it is a whole different kettle of fish from residential real estate and some investors find themselves struggling when taking the leap into commercial. Today, we look back at our conversations with real estate entrepreneurs Anthony Griffin and Shane Melanson who detail to us the benefits of investing in commercial real estate.Anthony discusses why he chose to focus on commercial rather than residential properties, how he and his team have prepared for the coming recession, and a few practical tips for improving your business today. Meanwhile, Shane believes in the power of education and offers mentoring services for those looking to break into commercial real estate. Listen now!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 18, 2022 • 23min
WS1244: Utilizing the Power of Networking in Syndication with Matt Jones
Networking is a great way to help your business grow. Today, we speak to Matt Jones of Hawkwing Capital and he shares how he uses networking in his business and how this has helped him close deals.Matt starts by sharing how he started investing in real estate. He then talks about the opportunities in doing larger multifamily, finding the right mentor, and transitioning from being passive to an active investor. He also talks in detail about his superpower: networking. Click the play button now and learn how you can utilize the power of networking in syndication!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 17, 2022 • 33min
WS1243: Going for the Big Wins in Real Estate with Pro Ball Player Art Morrison III
It seems the odds are stacked against Art Morrison III - from his humble beginnings as a child of working-class parents, his father’s frequent forays in prison, constant school moving, parent’s divorce, repeated injuries that strained his basketball career. When he was younger, only his all-consuming love for basketball fueled his drive and determination to make it big as a professional athlete in his chosen sport. Fast-forward to today, Art now heads a private equity firm, United Home Relief, that in than two years posted multimillion-dollar transactions, buying, flipping, and renting homes. He’s winning big in the sport of real estate investing.What happened to his basketball career? How did he rise above the challenges? What became of his family? How did he end up in real estate? Art will answer all these questions in our episode today. Hear him talk about his remarkable journey of overcoming obstacles, and unlocking his ‘superhuman’ to achieve his goals.Click now to listen and be inspired. After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 16, 2022 • 21min
WS1242: Using Debt to Double Your CRE Portfolio with Vernon Beckford
Ever since the pandemic started in March 2020, it has been difficult for syndicators, operators, or investors, in general, to qualify for a loan. Banks and other lending facilities have been more careful and strict in their requirements. But for our guest, Vernon Beckford, 2020 turned out to be the best time for them to start their lending business called Diversified Lending Solutions.DLS is a loan program designed to programmatically support real estate investors and syndicators. Vernon explains how they are different from brokers in the way they transact and support their clients. He also suggests a few boutique options that could be helpful to syndicators as they pursue deals. Listen now to know how DLS can help you fund those deals!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 15, 2022 • 32min
WS1241: Underwriting 800 Deals to Win One with Mike Angelo | #TechandTacticsTuesday
In this #TechandTacticsTuesday episode, we’ll hear about a story of resilience and not giving up. Mike Angelo, founder of NK Development Group will share how he got into multifamily syndication even without experience or knowledge. Mike had roles in executive leadership, technical support, and strategic sales for two multibillion-dollar organizations in the construction supply business before his position was eliminated. He had some savings and a lot of time so he decided to go for multifamily syndication. Mike learned about how to invest through podcasts, YouTube videos, and other media. He began investing in a couple of projects to understand how to raise capital. He started building his own business model from the ideas and best practices he learned from other operators. He learned ease of investing and adopted the use of InvestNext which has helped them establish a seamless process and build good relationships with their investors. But he got his first deal after underwriting 800 deals! He refused to give up and now he is reaping great success for all his hard work.After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 14, 2022 • 33min
WS1240: Moving From Latin America to U.S. Real Estate with Bernard Pierson
Out-of-the-country real estate investing can be very time-demanding. But, it is possible. Today, we speak to Bernard Pierson of Equiti Partners LLC and he shares how he started his real estate journey in Latin America and he then later focussed on U.S. real estate investing.Bernard shares that his first real estate deal was a real estate development in Latin America. He later discovered multifamily syndications in the U.S. and started investing as a limited partner. He then shares that his investments in the U.S. are doing way better than the ones he had in Latin America, that’s why he focussed to invest here. Listen now and find out the differences between investing in Latin America and the U.S.!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 13, 2022 • 25min
WS1239: Keys to Invest in Real Estate Long-Term | #Highights
If you want to build wealth through real estate investing, doing it long-term is one way to secure that you are building a stable wealth. In today’s #Highlights episode, we feature our conversations again with successful real estate entrepreneurs Marco Santarelli and Lee Kearney. The two share valuable tips on how you can invest in real estate long-term.Marco shares ten tips for successful long-term real estate investing. Meanwhile, Lee tells us why he is more risk-averse than your average syndicator and why this has not been a problem in his work at all. Click the play button now and hear many valuable tips about investing!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Mar 12, 2022 • 22min
WS1238: Understanding Multifamily Value-Add | #Highlights
Adding value to your multifamily property can be advantageous to both the operator and tenants. In today’s #Highlights episode, we feature our conversations again with real estate entrepreneurs Rich Trepanier and Garrett Lynch who share their experiences in multifamily value-add.Rich highlights three important issues to pay attention to on a value-add project which are calculating cost on square footage, having an emergency fund, and being clear about who is overseeing the renovation. Meanwhile, Garrett talks about his experience in the operational value-add side of the business. Enjoy the show!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work. Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/


