

The Best Ever CRE Show
Joe Fairless
Welcome to the Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily COMMERCIAL real estate podcast. Founded by Joe Fairless, a co-founder of Ashcroft Capital who went from buying $35,000 homes to controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets, the Best Ever CRE Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors who want to build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world.So if you want the real stories behind the good, the bad, and the worst ever deals — plus, insights into what really goes on in commercial real estate investing — you’re in the right place. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to uncover secrets and strategies YOU can use to become a better, more informed investor. This is the Best Ever CRE show.Join the Best Ever CommunityThe Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow.Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com
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Jul 29, 2022 • 30min
JF2887: What Your Marketing Strategy Is Missing ft. Jeffrey Brogger
Jeffrey Brogger is the founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals. He is also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting. In this episode, Jeffrey shares what most people do wrong on social media when it comes to marketing themselves and their businesses, how to improve your lead generation technique, and the importance of developing and executing the right marketing strategy. Jeffrey Brogger | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals. Also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting. Based in: Huntington Beach, CA Say hi to him at: steezy.digital jjbmultifamily.com Facebook LinkedIn Greatest lesson: Gratitude is the prerequisite to happiness. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2022 • 13min
JF2886: The 4 Pillars to Financial Independence | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
In this episode, Travis shares the four pillars that he personally used to achieve financial independence in full detail, plus some additional tips he’s picked up along the way. Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2022 • 26min
JF2885: Raising Capital in a Volatile Economic Climate ft. Justin Dixon
Justin Dixon was the head of recruitment for a wealth management firm when he and his wife decided to purchase their first duplex in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2019. When they realized they could scale their real estate business more quickly through syndications, Justin joined the Think Multifamily syndication group in early 2020. Today, Justin is the co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, and the founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm. He is a GP of 400+ units across two states, as well as an LP of more than 1,000 units across five states. In this episode, Justin discusses the debt structure for his latest deal, questions investors have been asking based on the shifting economy, and what he’s been doing to build investor relations as a capital raiser. Justin Dixon | Real Estate Background Co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, a real estate investment firm that focuses on acquisitions of large multifamily properties across the Sun Belt states. Also founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm that helps clients fill their open positions across technology, accounting/finance, marketing, and project management. Portfolio: GP of 400+ units across two states LP of over 1,000 units across five states Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at: Great Venture Capital: greatventurecapital.com Instagram LinkedIn Hire Tomorrow: hiretomorrow.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey Young
Greatest lesson: The book Rich Dad Poor Dad was eye-opening. It was the information that I needed to take the leap from working a W-2 to entrepreneurship and investing in real estate. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2022 • 28min
JF2884: How to Lead with Educational Content ft. Anthony Vicino
Anthony Vicino is the managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily properties in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. In this episode, Anthony shares how he and his team lead through the educational content they create, how his local reputation gives him a unique edge, and his advice for new investors looking to compete with him. Anthony Vicino | Real Estate Background — Second Time Managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily in the Twin Cities. Portfolio: $40M in AUM Previous episode: JF2519: When to Walk Out on a Deal with Anthony Vicino
Based in: Minneapolis, MN Say hi to him at: invictusmultifamily.com anthonyvicino.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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YouTube: Invictus Capital Greatest lesson: A dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2022 • 30min
JF2883: Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 2 | Round Table
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis continue their conversation from last week’s episode, Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 1. They share helpful conference hacks, networking success stories, CRM strategies, and how they each keep in touch with their network. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2022 • 24min
JF2882: How a CRE Mentorship Group Changed Everything ft. Zach Fugman
Zach Fugman is a Houston-based apartment syndicator who got his start in commercial real estate by joining a syndication education and coaching group called Lifestyles Unlimited. Today, he is the owner of A-Strategy Management, serving as a GP of 1,700+ units, key principal of 1,100+ units, and LP of 400+ units. In this episode, Zach discusses the value of getting a mentor, how to find the right coaching group, and his advice for new syndicators looking for deals in the current market. Zach Fugman | Real Estate Background Owner of A-Strategy Management, which syndicates apartment deals. Portfolio: GP of 775 units in the Cincinnati area 952 units in MS Key principal on 1,107 units LP of 434 units across Texas and Atlanta Based in: Houston, TX Say hi to him at: astrategymgmt.com Facebook Email: zach@a-strategy.com Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Greatest lesson: If you’re not willing to be on-site, you should not buy the deal. Check the city code and practice before getting in bed with a municipality. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2022 • 24min
JF2881: Commercial Loans & Lenders | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel
In this episode, Ash explains the importance of finding a local CRE lender that’s right for you. He shares why going local is a must when it comes to commercial real estate and provides tips on how to establish and cultivate relationships with the top commercial lenders in your market. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching |Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2022 • 21min
JF2880: How the Changing Economy Is Impacting Capital ft. Greg Lyons
Former college basketball coach Greg Lyons and his brother, Tim, are both licensed capital raisers who got into multifamily syndications at the onset of the pandemic. Today, Greg is principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital, where he raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators across the U.S. In this episode, Greg shares why he decided to become licensed, the fluctuations in capital he’s seeing as a result of the changing economy, and how he thinks multifamily can weather an impending economic storm. Greg Lyons | Real Estate Background Principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital LLC. As a licensed capital raiser with a Series 82 and 63 license, Cityside Capital raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators throughout the United States. Portfolio: GP of 16 multifamily properties totaling 5,836 units LP of 2,063 units over 10 properties, plus an office building and a retail center Based in: Charlottesville, VA Say hi to him at: citysidecap.com Facebook LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Wealthy Gardener by John S. Soforic
Greatest lesson: Take action! I was a partner of a 77-unit condo development in Boise, ID, right before the Great Recession that didn't work out. It took a while to find my way back into the real estate world, but I'm thrilled with the progress I've made over the last couple of years. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022 • 12min
JF2879: Speculating vs. Investing | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
In this episode, Travis explains the difference between being a speculator and being an investor and which strategy is more sustainable in the long term. Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Be the first to get the newest podcast episodes sent to your inbox. Plus, investing tips and advice. Join the newsletter https://bit.ly/3OKRktV Want to be a guest on the Best Ever Show?Sign up here: https://www.bestevercre.com/podcast-sign-up Get the latest FREE eBook: An Investors Guide to Growing & Scaling a Business Through Podcasting: https://www.bestevercre.com/a-real-estate-investors-guide Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City here! Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching |Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2022 • 32min
JF2878: 3 Lessons for Sponsors from a Full-Time LP ft. Joe Giuliacci
Joe Giuliacci started his real estate career with a halfplex investment property in Northern California. After several years of actively operating a number of duplexes, he discovered the world of syndications and passive investing. Today, Joe has retired from his 31-year engineering career and is a full-time passive investor in multifamily, industrial, self-storage, and commercial real estate properties. In this episode, he shares his top three pieces of advice for sponsors based on his experience and what he looks for as an LP. Joe Giuliacci | Real Estate Background Passive investor with 5 Talents Capital, which focuses on multifamily investments. He explores other asset classes as well for his passive investments. Portfolio: LP of: 15 multifamily properties Three industrial properties Four self-storage properties 16 commercial real estate properties Retired from a 31-year engineering career at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Based in: Lake Stevens, WA Say hi to him at: 5talents.capital LinkedIn Greatest lesson: Find great sponsors/operators first and foremost; the investment offering will be the bonus. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices