

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs
Jake & Gino
Welcome to Jake and Gino's podcast, where we cut through the noise of entrepreneurship and real estate investing. If you're a forward-thinking individual, eager to take the plunge into the business or multifamily real estate investing world, then this is the show for you!
Here, you'll discover invaluable insights from industry leaders who have walked the path and made their marks. Every episode is a mini masterclass, covering topics like startup growth, venture capital, business acquisitions, and real estate market cycles.
But it's not all roses - we also delve into the hard truths of entrepreneurship and investing, sharing the hurdles, pitfalls, and challenges you're likely to encounter, and strategies on how to navigate them.
Thinking about partnering with us? This podcast is a sneak peek into our ethos and approach. We believe in turning real-world experiences into tangible lessons, and it's this ethos that guides our mentorship programs. Whether you're planning to dive into multifamily real estate investing or expand your business horizons, our show provides the knowledge and inspiration you need to make those dreams a reality.
Join Jake and Gino on this journey and let's transform your entrepreneurial and investing landscape together!
Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:
The Julia & Gino Show: Where Business Meets Family. This couple explores the harmony of relationships, communication, and business success
How To: A concise video series guiding aspiring individuals towards financial freedom through multiple passive income streams and generational wealth via multifamily real estate investing.
Movers and Shakers: Gino Barbaro features Jake & Gino students who are successfully navigating multifamily real estate deals.
Our mission is to create Multifamily Entrepreneurs!
Here, you'll discover invaluable insights from industry leaders who have walked the path and made their marks. Every episode is a mini masterclass, covering topics like startup growth, venture capital, business acquisitions, and real estate market cycles.
But it's not all roses - we also delve into the hard truths of entrepreneurship and investing, sharing the hurdles, pitfalls, and challenges you're likely to encounter, and strategies on how to navigate them.
Thinking about partnering with us? This podcast is a sneak peek into our ethos and approach. We believe in turning real-world experiences into tangible lessons, and it's this ethos that guides our mentorship programs. Whether you're planning to dive into multifamily real estate investing or expand your business horizons, our show provides the knowledge and inspiration you need to make those dreams a reality.
Join Jake and Gino on this journey and let's transform your entrepreneurial and investing landscape together!
Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:
The Julia & Gino Show: Where Business Meets Family. This couple explores the harmony of relationships, communication, and business success
How To: A concise video series guiding aspiring individuals towards financial freedom through multiple passive income streams and generational wealth via multifamily real estate investing.
Movers and Shakers: Gino Barbaro features Jake & Gino students who are successfully navigating multifamily real estate deals.
Our mission is to create Multifamily Entrepreneurs!
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Sep 17, 2025 • 25min
Rent Softening, Oversupply, and the Future of Multifamily | How To with Gino Barbaro
The multifamily market is shifting, and multifamily market oversupply is at the center of it all. With rents softening, vacancies rising, and concessions piling up, investors need clarity to navigate 2025 and beyond.In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the reality behind the headlines and shares insights from his own market experience in Knoxville, Nashville, and beyond. You’ll learn why oversupply is hitting certain cities harder, how concessions are masking true rental income, and what underwriting strategies can protect you in today’s environment. Whether you’re analyzing new builds, value-add properties, or considering when to enter the market, understanding multifamily market oversupply is essential. Stay patient, focus on operations, and be ready for long-term opportunities as supply burns off.Connect with Gino Barbaro at https://jakeandgino.com
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 15, 2025 • 47min
Real Estate, Startups & Mexico Business | Growth Entrepreneur Journey Brian Smith | Jake & Gino Podcast
Every successful founder has a story worth learning from. In this episode, Jake & Gino sit down with Brian Smith to unpack his incredible entrepreneur journey—from surviving political challenges in Denver real estate to building and scaling businesses across the U.S. and Mexico.Brian shares candid lessons on entrepreneurship, resilience, and growth. Discover how his early days in commercial real estate shaped his mindset, why burnout forced him to pivot, and how he eventually launched Strategy Ladders to help founder-led B2B service businesses scale beyond the owner. You’ll also hear his perspective on Mexico City as an entrepreneurial hub, the shift from consulting to implementation, and how he helps businesses achieve 2–8X growth. If you’re an entrepreneur or investor, you won’t want to miss Brian’s insights.Connect with Brian Smith: StrategyLadders.com | LinkedIn: S. Brian Smith Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:12 – Breaking into Denver real estate with master leases07:39 – Politics, burnout, and lessons from failure14:43 – Redefining success: survivalist roots to investment banking20:24 – Founders Organization & why many groups miss real entrepreneurs32:52 – Myths vs. reality of living in Mexico as an entrepreneur42:45 – Why implementation beats coaching in today’s consulting market
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 10, 2025 • 18min
What Is Your Multifamily Investing Strategy | How To with Gino Barbaro
What’s the best Multifamily Investing Strategy for your goals? Gino Barbaro reveals how to stop chasing IRR and start building a plan that matches your time, capital, and risk—so you can grow cash flow and options.In this episode, Gino outlines a practical roadmap: set clear goals (extra income, retirement timeline, job optionality, tax planning), pick the right vehicle (syndication, JV, or creative financing), and reinvest early gains while keeping your day job to build equity. You’ll learn how seller financing and strong partners can bridge capital gaps, why “Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right” is the durable framework, and how to weigh tax benefits without letting them drive the deal. We also compare syndication vs. JV and when each supports your Multifamily Investing Strategy. By the end, you’ll know how to align deals with outcomes and use a repeatable Multifamily Investing Strategy to scale cash flow, equity, and long-term wealth.Connect with Gino Barbaro: gino@jakeandgino.com | wheelbarrowprofits.com
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 8, 2025 • 48min
Stop Living Deal to Deal | Build Profitability & Eliminate Stress | Jake & Gino Podcast
Most investors chase deals but never keep the profits. In this episode, David Richter, author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing and founder of Simple CFO, reveals how the Profit First Real Estate Investing system helps you build lasting profitability and stop living deal to deal.You’ll learn why most entrepreneurs fail financially, how to flip the traditional “sales – expenses = profit” formula, and why paying yourself first changes everything. David breaks down the “golden trio” bank accounts, case studies of investors who turned losses into profits, and how to scale a business with clarity and confidence. If you want financial control, less stress, and more freedom, this conversation on Profit First Real Estate Investing is essential.Connect with David Richter: https://simplecfo.com Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction02:23 – The Profit First formula explained10:09 – Playing the money game as an entrepreneur13:48 – The “Golden Trio” bank accounts for clarity21:04 – Case study: turning $70k losses into $70k giving28:55 – Growth vs. scaling: understanding the difference
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 3, 2025 • 19min
How to Manage a Multifamily Property | How To with Gino Barbaro
Managing a multifamily property isn’t just about collecting rent—it’s about building a business that creates lasting passive income and long-term financial freedom. In this episode, Gino Barbaro (co-founder of Jake & Gino) breaks down the often-overlooked “Manage Right” framework of real estate investing. While buying and financing deals may seem exciting, true wealth comes from learning how to manage multifamily properties the right way.In this lesson, you’ll discover the critical differences between property management and asset management, why systems and culture are essential to scaling, and how to avoid common mistakes new investors make. Gino shares lessons from his early days managing a 25-unit deal all the way to scaling a 1,500+ unit portfolio. Whether you’re just starting out or managing hundreds of doors, this episode will teach you how to run your real estate like a business and ensure consistent cash flow, strong returns, and sustainable growth. If your goal is real estate investing, building passive income, and achieving financial freedom, this is the playbook you’ve been waiting for.
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 1, 2025 • 46min
How to Scale Home-Service Businesses: ROAS & AI Content (with Phil Risher) | Jake & Gino Podcast
From texting workflows and estimate calculators to Google’s four-result “Monopoly board,” Phil shows how better ops beat “more leads.” We dig into retargeting your ignored database, the five metrics that matter, and how AI/LLM authority content will shape the next decade. Whether you run HVAC, plumbing, gutters—or manage 1,800 units—these tactics turn chaos into pipeline. Watch to level up your home service marketing today.Connect with Phil RisherWebsite: https://phlashconsulting.com/ Chapters:00:00 – Introduction 07:19 – Two big fixes: ROAS visibility + lead management 09:11 – Text-first workflows that boost response & bookings 13:37 – Chat-to-text widgets & estimate calculators that convert 22:10 – Google “Monopoly board”: LSA, Search Ads, Map Pack, SEO 24:26 – Content flywheel from real customer calls (They Ask, You Answer) 27:21 – AI search & becoming the local authority with content 38:28 – Scaling ladder & PE honey holes (retargeting) 44:45 – Gino Wraps it Up
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 27, 2025 • 16min
Top Five Books For Multifamily Investors | How To with Gino Barbaro
In this episode of the Jake & Gino How-To Series, Gino Barbaro shares his top five books for multifamily real estate investing. Whether you’re just starting your journey or scaling your portfolio, these timeless reads will give you the mindset, financial intelligence, and negotiation skills needed to succeed in real estate investing. From classics like Rich Dad Poor Dad to powerful guides like Never Split the Difference, this list will help you build wealth and achieve financial freedom through multifamily real estate. Real estate investing is 80% mindset and 20% mechanics, and these books prove it. Gino breaks down why The Richest Man in Babylon lays the foundation of wealth-building, how The Psychology of Money shapes your relationship with finances, and why Think and Grow Rich still influences today’s top entrepreneurs. He also covers negotiation strategies from Chris Voss’s Never Split the Difference, creative deal structures in Creative Cash, and market analysis insights from Dave Lindahl’s Multifamily Millions. Each recommendation gives you the tools to overcome limiting beliefs, understand the rules of money, and master multifamily real estate. If your goal is to create passive income, scale your portfolio, and achieve long-term financial freedom, these book recommendations are your roadmap to success.Connect with Gino Barbaro: gino@jakeandgino.comLearn more at: https://www.wheelbarrowprofits.com
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 25, 2025 • 50min
Blockchain, Bitcoin & Beyond: What It Means for Real Estate Investing | Jake & Gino Podcast
In this episode of the Jake & Gino Show, we dive deep into the future of blockchain and real estate investing with Aly Madhavji — Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, UN consultant, author, and venture capital leader. Aly shares his journey from a refugee background to running a global VC fund with over 200 portfolio companies, while also breaking down how blockchain, crypto, and tokenized real estate could disrupt traditional finance and transform access to wealth creation. If you’re serious about real estate investing, technology, and building financial freedom, this conversation will expand your perspective.From crypto adoption to tokenized real estate and venture capital strategies, Aly explains the opportunities and risks in today’s fast-moving digital economy. We cover the rise of decentralized finance, the potential of central bank digital currencies, how blockchain can streamline inefficiencies, and where real estate investing intersects with tokenization. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about financial innovation, this episode highlights why blockchain is more than hype — it’s a shift with real-world impact.Connect with Aly Madhavji:Website: https://blockchainff.com Chapters:0:00 - Introduction 2:33 - Investing in Early-Stage Companies & Building Unicorns 6:26 - Crypto’s Ideological Roots vs Practical Applications 12:02 - Central Bank Digital Currencies & Risks of Government Control 20:46 - Singapore’s System vs U.S. Inefficiencies 25:19 - Blockchain, Crypto, and Real Estate Investing Opportunities 32:40 - Success Rates & Liquidity in Venture Capital 47:23 - How to Connect with Aly & Learn More 48:24 - Gino Wraps it Up
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 2025 • 19min
The State of The Multifamily market | How To with Gino Barbaro
The multifamily real estate market is in transition, and investors need clarity. In this episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, shares the state of the multifamily market and what CEOs and investors must watch closely—from rising interest rates to unreliable economic data shaping Fed policy.You’ll discover practical strategies for navigating debt, working with lenders, and positioning yourself for future opportunities. Gino also highlights lessons from Argentina’s reforms, the impact of AI on bureaucracy, and why today’s decisions set the stage for tomorrow’s passive income.Key Topics CoveredWhy government job numbers and Fed decisions can’t always be trusted How interest rate policy has impacted multifamily investors and syndicators The risks of short-term financing and negative leverage in real estate Insights from community banks and credit unions on today’s lending climate Global economic lessons from Argentina’s reforms and inflation control Practical steps for connecting with brokers, lenders, and investors now How to prepare for the next wave of deal flow and refinance opportunities Connect with Gino Barbaro Email: gino@jakeandgino.comFree Book Request: gino@jakeandgino.comWebsite: https://jakeandgino.com
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 2025 • 58min
Real Estate Investing Made Predictable: Financial Freedom With Tech | Jake & Gino Podcast
Real estate investing has long been seen as a path to passive income and financial freedom, but for many investors, property management headaches hold them back. In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Shaked, CEO of Home365, a leading proptech company revolutionizing the way investors manage properties.Daniel reveals why traditional property management is broken—and how technology, automation, and data-driven underwriting are creating a predictable, scalable way to build long-term wealth. We cover the #1 mistake real estate investors make, why property managers struggle to stay profitable, and how automation can protect your cash flow by eliminating volatility in repairs, vacancies, and delinquencies.📩 Connect with Daniel Shaked:Email: daniel@home365.co Website: home365.co LinkedIn: Daniel ShakedChapters:00:00:02 - Introduction 00:06:39 - How regulations stifle real estate innovation 00:13:38 - The two pillars of Home365’s disruptive model 00:17:01 - Making real estate truly passive for investors 00:29:40 - Using AI and automation to solve maintenance challenges 00:38:53 - Transparency, trust, and investor relationships 00:49:55 - Lessons from scaling across multiple states 00:56:03 - Gino Wraps it Up
We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.