Jake and Gino Real Estate Entrepreneurs
Jake & Gino
The Jake & Gino Podcast is where real estate meets real business ownership. Hosted by investor-entrepreneurs Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, the show goes beyond buying apartments to teach you how to build a durable, well-run real estate business. Each episode blends deal analysis, market insights, leadership lessons, and hard-earned operating experience from owning and managing thousands of units. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling a portfolio, Jake & Gino deliver practical education, honest conversations, and proven frameworks to help you grow cash flow, build systems, and create long-term wealth—without losing sight of family, values, and purpose.
Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:
How To: From underwriting and asset management to organizational structure and owner mindset, How To delivers clear frameworks and actionable guidance for investors who want to build and operate a real estate business with clarity, discipline, and control.
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Also included under The Jake & Gino umbrella:
How To: From underwriting and asset management to organizational structure and owner mindset, How To delivers clear frameworks and actionable guidance for investors who want to build and operate a real estate business with clarity, discipline, and control.
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Jan 18, 2022 • 28min
Create Kids' Book As Legacy W/ Timmy Bauer
On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Timmy Bauer. Timmy lives in Orlando, Florida. He is the author and illustrator of the 5 star children’s book 'Billy the Dragon' and its upcoming sequel 'The Poisonous Woods'. When not writing, illustrating, or visiting schools, he works for the Walt Disney Company as a puppeteer and actor. He also teaches classes regularly at the Disney University. Timmy has been writing and illustrating stories since he was ten years old, and it has always been a passion of his. His dream is to make kid’s books that motivate kids to want to read more and to challenge them with bigger words and complex sentences while at the same time maintaining their interest. Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Age-group to target 05:11 Getting into publishing 08:30 When Covid hit 10:56 Writing the kids' books 12:21 Creative caterpillar 14:00 Visions for Dinosaur House 18:25 Writing the kids' book: the legacy skill 21:00 Setting of the kids' book as legacy 24:00 Story designing with dinosaurhouse.com 2610 Wrap-up To know more about Timmy Bauer visit: https://dinosaurhouse.com/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 2022 • 9min
How To Find Multifamily Real Estate Deals
On this episode, Jake and Gino talk about how to find multifamily deals. Alongside, they share some golden nuggets to pick on while finding the right deal. The key takeaways from the Podcast include the following: 👉Create a system to maintain your relationships with the broker 👉The strategy should be to stay on top of minds when connecting and developing relationships 👉You need to build rapport through face-to-face meetings and by being on the site 👉Punctuality is key Do you want to learn more about Multifamily Investing? Join this complimentary training: https://bityl.co/6v71 #multifamilyinvesting #multifamilyrealestate #realestateinvestingtips #multifamily #investing
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 13, 2022 • 49min
Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead with Ken Gronbach
On this episode, Jake and Gino interview Ken Gronbach. Ken is president of KGC Direct, LLC and is an internationally respected demographer who has been able to forecast societal, commercial, economic, cultural and political phenomena with uncanny accuracy. Ken’s unusual blend of marketing savvy and common-sense demography, based on over twenty years of proprietary demographic study, set him apart. Ken is the author of the current best-selling book The Age Curve: How To Profit from the Coming Demographic Storm. Ken’s newest book, Upside: Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead, was published in April of 2017. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 02:59 Right now multifamily is the story 05:54 Getting into demographics 10:56 Generation X and baby boomers 12:55 Case in point: Levi's 16:00 Case in point: Automobile industry 21:09 Covid's impact on demographics 25:05 How can States incentivize core working population through tax 33:18 Conservatives and liberals 37:12 What's beneficial from personal finance perspective in 2022 40:12 Best-value market for multifamily 45:45 Recommended books 47:00 Wrap-up Learn more about Ken's initiatives: https://kgcdirect.com/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 12, 2022 • 21min
How does Barbell Strategy work w/ Rick Sapio
On this show, Rick Sapio and Gino Barbaro reveal their investing principles and discuss how Barbell Strategy has helped them achieve massive success as investors. Rick is a life-long entrepreneur who started his first company when he was 13 years old, after the untimely death of his father. Since then, he has founded more than 20 companies. For 24 years, Rick has been the Founder and CEO of a financial holding company, Mutual Capital Alliance, Inc. (MCA), which has made more than 100 investments in the past 24 years. His firm has invested into private companies, public companies, start-ups, and real estate. Currently, MCA has dozens of direct and indirect holdings (through its funds) which include publicly-traded companies and funds, private funds, private companies, real estate, and loans. MCA is also an investor in 10 healthcare and medical device companies. He is proud of being the Founding Chair and six-time Chair of the Gathering of Titans Program, an annual event held at MIT in Boston. He is a 1987 graduate of Rutgers University and holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Rick resides in Dallas with his wife, Melissa, and their four children. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 What is Barbell Strategy all about 04:44 Short term vs. Long term investor mindset 07:28 Tips to build wealth 10:52 Taking advantage of market cycles 11:33 Values-based decision making 12:47 Finding your purpose 15:32 Who is in your room 17:13 Victimhood won't work, take responsibility of your life 19:44 Your fruits are in your roots 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐒: Download our eBook on how you can leverage on our Dual Asset Strategy and become your own source of financing: https://100yearrei.com/ebook-download/ If you want to learn more on why should add a cash value Whole Life Insurance Policy to your financial plan (and even the plan for your children), get in touch with our Team here: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐞 & 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐨 Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. #investingtips #investingstrategies #personalfianance @wealthbuilding Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 11, 2022 • 25min
Be Intentional With Your Goals W/ Senate Eskridge
On this episode of Movers & Shakers, Gino and Josh interview Senate Eskridge. Senate is an avid real estate investor who currently owns a managed portfolio of single and multi-family homes numbering over 300 units across the country. Senate has over 5 years of experience in real estate investing. He has more than 20 years of experience in business development, management, and sales. Senate is currently the sales director for a managed IT services firm. He hosts a real estate investors group in his hometown, bringing investors together to network and learn from each other. Driven by self-development, Senate has completed numerous courses, including Dale Carnegie leadership training. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 02:20 What you constantly put focus on drives your results 06:15 Education helps you grow faster 09:22 Power of community and contribution 12:15 The first deal 17:28 Shift in mindset after the first deal 18:44 Intentionality to leverage your time About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 10, 2022 • 10min
Avoid These Common Real Estate Investing Mistakes
In this episode, Jake and Gino talk about the common mistakes that multifamily investors tend to make while starting their investing careers. Key points: ✔ Understand the concept of underwriting thoroughly. ✔ Know your market. ✔ Know how the multifamily investing business works. ✔ Understand the asset classes within the multifamily space. ✔ Stop chasing the shiny objects. Check out the full video to learn more. Get more resources on apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/education/ #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestingtips #investingmistakes #multifamilyinvesting #multifamilyrealestate
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 6, 2022 • 49min
From NFL to Real Estate Investing w/ Julius Thomas
Julius Dewayne Thomas is a former American football tight end. He played seven years in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Miami Dolphins as a tight end. He was a two-time pro bowler and ranked in the NFL Top 100 in 2014. Thomas is now a current doctoral student who is pursuing a PsyD in clinical psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His research interests are in positive psychology and clinical neuroscience. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Transition from Sports to Healthcare to Real Estate Investor 04:30 Bending the reality and finding your Life's PURPOSE 06:28 Who is Julius's role model? 08:48 Inspiring others to achieve their true potential 10:33 Best success habits 13:24 Making people reach their goals 19:25 Transformation through Life Coaching 23:00 Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset 26:35 Changing equations 30:11 Why Julius prefers Multifamily Investing 34:25 Understanding the business of investing 37:05 Taking ownership 40:50 The power of now 42:42 Recommended books: The Alchemist, Mindfulness; Man's Search For Meaning ... 44:00 Wrap-up Julius on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Thomas About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 5, 2022 • 9min
Is Term Life Insurance A Scam?
On this episode, Jake and Gino bust the myth of preferring Term Life Insurance over Whole Life Insurance and investing the difference in premium separately. According to research done by Penn State University, more than 90% of Term Life Insurance policies are actually terminated or converted, and less than 1 policy out of 10 survives for the entire period for which it is written. As you have likely heard, ‘buying term- invest the difference’ refers to a strategy of comparing the cost of a cash value whole life insurance policy to a term life insurance policy with the same death benefit, and investing the difference into the stock market, instead of letting it accumulate as cash value within the whole life policy. The problem is, most people don’t actually end up investing the difference. Our specially-designed whole life policies provide coverage for your whole life. It’s okay if you have purchased another type of life insurance before hearing about this concept. Gino himself even bought both term life and indexed universal life insurance before learning how to use this whole life strategy. It’s never too late, and you can still benefit from becoming a 100 Year Real Estate Investor. Speak to our team today to find out more! Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Should you buy a term life insurance policy? 01:26 99% of term policies don't pay out, per a Penn State University research report. 04:32 Why Gino prefers Whole Life policies over other types life insurance 06:04 Why even the Banks are opting for Whole Life insurance policies over Term Life insurance 07:04 The ‘early mover’ advantage 07:58 Learn how Dual Asset strategy can work for you As per Investopedia, "Term life is “pure” insurance, whereas whole life adds a cash value component that you can tap during your lifetime. Term coverage only protects you for a limited number of years, while whole life provides lifelong protection—if you can keep up with the premium payments." (Read more here: https://www.investopedia.com/term-life-vs-whole-life-5075430) If you want to learn more how our specially designed Whole Life Insurance Policies can help you achieve your financial goals, schedule your call with our Team member now: https://100yearrei.com/callnow/ About The 100 Year Real Estate Investor The Whole Life Insurance Policies offered by the 100 Year Real Estate Investor are specially-designed. This means they work harder toward achieving your financial objectives, no matter what they may be. Check out this blog for 7 facts about our specially-designed strategies that may not be true about typical whole life policies: https://100yearrei.com/7-facts-about-specially-designed-whole-life-policies/ About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 4, 2022 • 35min
Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents With Dr Shannon Warden
On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Dr Shannon Warden. Shannon Warden is an author and speaker, a counselor educator and supervisor, and Director of Counseling at Triad Baptist Church and also the owner of Repurposed Life Ministries, Inc. She has authored a book with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages". She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor in North Carolina and serve or have served as a full-time counselor education faculty member in the following graduate programs. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents 03:25 Analyzing situations 06:50 Family first and me-time 09:10 Outside influence 15:30 Whole family growing together 16:30 Realistic expectations 21:21 Defining boundaries by modeling them 25:00 You always have a choice 28:00 Its never too late to implement habits 31:31 Realize that life is a gift Visit Shannon's website https://shannonwarden.com/ Take a look at her latest release "The DIY Guide to Building a Family That Lasts". About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $100,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 3, 2022 • 12min
How To Uncover The Value In Multifamily Properties
On this episode, Jake and Gino share the tips on how to identify under-performing multifamily properties. The key takeaways from the Podcast include the following: ✔ Understand how real estate market cycle works. ✔ Learn how to identify underperforming properties, conducting due diligence the right way and more. ✔ How to figure out opportunities for value-add Do you want to learn more about Multifamily Investing? Join this limited-time, complimentary training: https://bityl.co/6v71 and schedule a call with a Jake & Gino team member now. #realestateinvesting #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyrealestatevalue #jakeandgino
We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M 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 here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


