Summary:In this episode, Seth Bradley and Jon Jasniak discuss Jon Jasniak’s ownership of his town, a 28-acre property that includes a motel, cafe, gift shop, and more. Jon Jasniak describes himself as the town’s "King" or mayor, managing it with about 10 employees. He leverages this unique asset for events, networking, and expanding his personal brand, often hosting investors and clients at the property. Seth Bradley and Jon Jasniak highlight that Jon Jasniak owns 100% equity in all his businesses, managing them through debt financing rather than giving up equity in his main business or brand. However, Jon Jasniak notes he is open to giving up equity on a deal-by-deal basis when it makes strategic sense.   Key Highlight Points:- Owns and leverages a unique asset (the unincorporated town of Cornutus, Texas) to expand his personal brand, host events, and network with investors.- His primary business is land subdivision, which involves buying large acreage in bulk, installing horizontal infrastructure (roads, water, power), and selling smaller lots primarily through owner financing notes.- Attributes his success in raising large amounts of private capital (e.g., \$800,000) to consistently building and maintaining a personal brand online to establish credibility and trust.- The land model offers high Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and a quick investor turnaround (often under 12 months) but has the downside of offering minimal tax benefits due to the inability to depreciate land.- Recommends using the high, quick income generated from land (creating a "tax problem") to then invest in other asset classes like multifamily or oil and gas to gain tax deductions and passive cash flow.- As an entrepreneur, he prioritizes maintaining 100% equity in his overarching business and brand, opting to use debt/leverage or deal-by-deal equity partnerships for specific real estate projects.   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Jon Jasniak’s Links:https://jonjasniak.com/land?utm_https://www.facebook.com/subdivideking/?locale=vi_VN&utmhttps://x.com/jonjasniak?lang=en&utm_https://www.instagram.com/jonjasniak/?utm_

Summary:In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with Jon Jasniak, land investor, entrepreneur, and owner of an entire town in Texas. Jon Jasniak shares his journey from buying his first few acres of land to building a multi-million-dollar portfolio through subdivision and creative financing. Seth Bradley and Jon Jasniak discuss how Jon Jasniak uses social media and personal branding to attract investors, raise capital, and turn online followers into real business opportunities. They also cover the realities of land investing, the power of owning 100% of your business, and how Jon Jasniak uses his town as a hub for community and growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale a land business, raise private capital, or build a personal brand that converts, Seth Bradley and Jon Jasniak provide actionable insights and real-world strategy.   Bullet Points and Highlights:- Jon Jasniak introduces himself as a land investor and entrepreneur who owns the town of Cornutus, Texas- He emphasizes owning 100% equity in his businesses/self rather than giving up control-His business model is heavily based on horizontal development, buying large acreage, subdividing, running utilities, then selling smaller lots- He stresses personal branding, using social media and content creation to attract investors and convert followers into capital- A real-world example: Jon closed a $1M land deal and raised $800K from a private investor who had been following him online- He advocates focusing on one platform first (ideally YouTube) and then repurposing content to other platforms- Jon’s geographical focus is Texas, with strategy centered on land near cities but outside strict regulatory areas- He believes the “speed of money” in land deals (6–18 months) gives land investing an advantage over longer-term vertical assets- One risk he mentions: carrying high seller-financed debt in early deals (e.g. $1.2M seller-financed land deal)   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Jon Jasniak’s Links:https://jonjasniak.com/land?utm_https://www.facebook.com/subdivideking/?locale=vi_VN&utmhttps://x.com/jonjasniak?lang=en&utm_https://www.instagram.com/jonjasniak/?utm_

Summary:In this short interview, Seth Bradley sits down with Gene Trowbridge, an experienced real estate syndicator, attorney, and investor, who shares how he built his wealth across different stages of his career. Gene Trowbridge explains that his first million came from syndicating real estate deals, raising capital for projects that enriched both investors and himself. Seth Bradley and Gene Trowbridge discuss how, after leaving syndication, his later wealth was built through personal real estate investments he owned outright, alongside revenue from running his law firm. Now in a more mature phase of life, Gene Trowbridge focuses on wealth preservation rather than aggressive growth. He openly admits that his “next million” will likely come passively through life insurance rather than new ventures, reflecting his shift toward simplification and reduced management. Key Highlight Points:• Raised capital from investors • Built wealth by making others rich alongside him. • Also supported by income from running his law firm after leaving syndication. • Expects next major wealth gain to come from life insurance • Prioritizes preservation over expansion.• Reducing management responsibilities • Content with current wealth and focused on stability.Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=enGene Trowbridge’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/gene_trowbridge_not_retired/ https://x.com/TrowbridgeGene https://www.facebook.com/trowbridgelawgroup/?utm_ https://www.linkedin.com/company/trowbridge-law-group-llp/?utm_ https://x.com/law_trowbridge

Summary:In this episode, Seth Bradley sits down with Gene Trowbridge, who began his career in corporate tech after earning an Electrical Engineering degree and MBA, later transitioning into real estate and oil & gas investing. Today, Gene Trowbridge focuses on pre-drilled oil & gas wells that offer higher cash flow and strong tax advantages. Seth Bradley and Gene Trowbridge discuss how his analytical background informs his approach to underwriting and due diligence, emphasizing operator performance, deal transparency, and long-term stability. In capital raising, Gene Trowbridge leads with honesty, investor education, and relationship-building, using LinkedIn and personal networks to expand his reach. He believes in pitching only deals he’d personally invest in, diversifying across asset classes, and addressing risks head-on. Grounded in core values of integrity, health, and balance, Gene Trowbridge continues to grow his ventures strategically while enjoying the personal freedom his investments provide. Bullet Point Highlights:- Continuity First: Investors care most about what happens if something happens to you, have a plan for continuity before asking for money.- Database Building: Don’t rely on one investor; build relationships with many smaller ones to create a long-term investor base.- Masterminds & Mentors: Coaching and masterminds can accelerate success, but only if mentors actually made their money in what they teach.- Integration Rule Updates: 506(b) and 506(c) offerings can now be run simultaneously if you follow each rule properly; 30-day gap still avoids integration issues.- Finder Regulation Watch: SEC considering allowing “finders” to register and charge limited fees, broker-dealers are pushing back hard.- Accredited Investor Redefinition: Possible introduction of an investor “test”; retirement funds may be removed from net-worth calculations, cutting accredited households from 19% to ~12%.-Constant Learning: Even industry veterans like Gene are still “going back to school” to keep up with evolving laws.- Gene’s Parallel Universe: Never had a W-2 job, would still be coaching or mentoring clients, always teaching others to grow.- 401(k) Access: New proposals may open 401(k)s to alternative investments, huge for capital formation, but risky for administrators. Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesqhttps://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Gene Trowbridge’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/gene_trowbridge_not_retired/https://x.com/TrowbridgeGenehttps://www.facebook.com/trowbridgelawgroup/?utm_https://www.linkedin.com/company/trowbridge-law-group-llp/?utm_https://x.com/law_trowbridge

Summary:In this episode, Seth Bradley sits down with Michael Flight, a seasoned real estate investor and developer, who shares how he made, lost, and plans to make his next million. Michael Flight explains that his story begins with a value-add shopping center project early in his career, a challenging deal with vacant anchor tenants and environmental issues. After several years of redevelopment and refinancing, the project paid off massively, marking Michael Flight’s first million-dollar milestone.   Key Highlight Points:- First Million: Earned from a value-add shopping center redevelopment that overcame major hurdles (vacancies, environmental problems) and paid out big after refinancing.- Early Lessons: Started with small multifamily properties, his first rent check in cash ($900) made a lasting impression about cash flow and ownership.- Longevity: Over 35 years in real estate, building wealth through steady, value-add projects.- Last Million: Currently tied up in private tokenized investments, waiting for retail liquidity events.- Next Million: Betting on the tokenization and data revolution, especially through companies like Proximal, which allows AI analytics on encrypted corporate data without exposing proprietary information.- Vision: Sees data as the new oil, believes tokenization and secure data analytics will define the next generation of billion-dollar companies.   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en   Michael Flight’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/mjflight1/?hl=en&utm https://www.facebook.com/michael.flight.9/?utm https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-flight/?utm

Summary:In this short interview, Seth Bradley sits down with John Jasniak, described as a top 1% performer in his field, who shares insights into what separates him from others in the real estate and land development industry. John Jasniak explains that his defining trait is an extreme attention to detail, which he believes is critical for success. Unlike many developers who delegate operations or technical details, John Jasniak stays hands-on in every part of the process, from drilling water wells to ensuring roads are built to spec. Seth Bradley and John Jasniak discuss scaling without losing quality, with John Jasniak emphasizing the importance of hiring trusted, full-time, U.S.-based employees instead of relying on virtual assistants. John Jasniak believes proximity and accountability are essential for maintaining the same level of precision as a company grows. Finally, Seth Bradley and John Jasniak explore the biggest risk of his career, taking on a $1.2 million seller-financed land deal when his company was worth only $2 to 3 million. The debt represented about half his net worth at the time, but John Jasniak went for it despite the fear. That bold move on a 465-acre West Texas subdivision became a pivotal growth moment for his business. Key Highlight Points:- Attention to detail is everything: John’s success comes from being deeply involved in every operational aspect.- Hands-on leadership: He doesn’t delegate critical tasks too early or rely heavily on automation or VAs.- Scaling smartly: Growth doesn’t mean detachment, he trains and hires full-time, local employees who share his standard of excellence.- Calculated risk-taking: His biggest professional leap involved carrying $1.2M in seller-financed debt, about half his net worth, showing courage and conviction in his projects.- Mindset of excellence: John embodies the belief that mastery comes from ownership of details, disciplined scaling, and bold but thoughtful risk. Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Jon Jasniak’s Links:https://jonjasniak.com/land?utm_https://www.facebook.com/subdivideking/?locale=vi_VN&utmhttps://x.com/jonjasniak?lang=en&utm_https://www.instagram.com/jonjasniak/?utm_

Summary: In this podcast segment, Seth Bradley sits down with Michael Flight, who shares his personal and professional journey, touching on the pivotal moments that shaped his path. Michael Flight discusses how he originally wanted to become a Lutheran pastor but pivoted into business, using his “laziness” as a self-proclaimed superpower. Seth Bradley and Michael Flight reflect on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of meeting people, and why Michael Flight never wants to retire because he loves what he does. Michael Flight opens up about raising the bar in life through health and proactivity, making and losing millions through real estate and tokenized investments, and the power of experience, or “reps,” in mastering his craft. Seth Bradley and Michael Flight highlight that having children was the greatest risk he ever took, ultimately the most rewarding decision of his life, and encourage others to embrace meaningful risks for lasting fulfillment.   Links to watch and subscribe:   Highlight Points:- Parallel Universe Path: Almost became a Lutheran pastor but Greek and Hebrew studies convinced him otherwise.- Superpower: Calls “laziness” his superpower, helping him simplify and focus.- Limiting Belief: Struggled with imposter syndrome but overcame it by forcing himself into conversations and networking.- Never Retiring: Loves what he does, especially meeting fascinating people worldwide; finds retirement unnecessary.- Raising the Bar: Prioritizing health and proactivity, reducing procrastination, preparing for business obligations (like taxes).- First Million: Made through redeveloping a value-add shopping center.- Last Million: Through tokenized private investments (on paper, pending full realization).- Next Million: Likely from tokenized companies, including a promising advisory role with Proximal, a data security/AI company.- Top 1% Edge: Built from decades of “reps” in commercial real estate; can instantly assess deals and advise startups beyond real estate (marketing, insurance, legal, etc.).- Biggest Risk: Marriage and having children—initially intimidating but ultimately the most rewarding and joyful part of life.- Advice on Family: Encourages others to take the “risk” of children, noting that God provides and it enriches life.   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:   Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyes https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en   Michael Flight’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/mjflight1/?hl=en&utm https://www.facebook.com/michael.flight.9/?utm https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-flight/?ut  

Summary:Seth Bradley and Michael Flight discuss how his success in commercial real estate stems from decades of consistent “reps,” experience gained through countless deals, leases, and relationships since 1986. Michael Flight explains that this repetition allows him to instantly evaluate properties and markets with precision. His diverse background across nonprofits, advisory boards, and marketing gives him a broad business perspective, while his long-term relationships with national tenants help him quickly optimize deals. Seth Bradley and Michael Flight emphasize that true mastery comes from experience and pattern recognition, not shortcuts. Discussing risk, Michael Flight shares both bold moves and periods of over-caution, ultimately stating that his biggest and best “risk” was getting married and having kids. Michael Flight highlights that faith, family, and legacy drive his outlook, believing that population growth, family stability, and trust in God are essential for both personal fulfillment and a healthy economy. Bullet key highlight:  - Success comes from decades of reps and consistency, not shortcuts. - Experience allows him to instantly analyze any commercial property based on surroundings. - Strong tenant relationships give him leverage to raise income and cut expenses quickly. - His work on nonprofit boards and advisory roles expanded his knowledge of marketing, insurance, and compliance. - Both he and Seth agree that pattern recognition from experience separates top performers from the rest. - Retail real estate demands understanding each tenant’s business model, unlike other asset classes. - Michael views risk-taking as essential to reaching the top 1%, even when others see it as reckless. - He admits that at times he’s been too cautious, sitting out while markets kept climbing. - His greatest and most rewarding risk was starting a family — marriage and children. - He believes faith, family, and population growth are vital for personal joy and a thriving economy.   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en   Michael Flight’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/mjflight1/?hl=en&utmhttps://www.facebook.com/michael.flight.9/?utmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-flight/?utm

Summary: Seth Bradley interviews Travis Smith, CEO of Tribevest, on the pivot to a compliance-first, turnkey infrastructure for capital aggregation in private deals. Seth Bradley and Travis Smith discuss how their partnership formed after a BVI event, why Tribevest allows independent capital aggregators to scale without building a back office, and what is actually working in today’s tougher capital-raising climate. Travis Smith shares lessons from leaving corporate life for startups, the mindset required to found and scale a business, and why relationships and trust remain the ultimate leverage in private markets. Seth Bradley and Travis Smith provide actionable insights for investors and fund managers looking to navigate modern capital raising successfully.   Links to watch and subscribe:   Bullet Point Highlights: - Tribevest positions as compliance-first private deal infrastructure, enabling institutional-grade capital aggregation.- The Seth–Travis origin story began at a BVI event, quick action led to architecting the fund-to-fund infrastructure.- Vision remains mainstreaming private investing, the pivot focused on repeatable product-market fit, acquisition, distribution.- Ideal users include former operators, experienced LPs, and professionals with networks, all leveraging Tribevest to scale.- Tribevest removes the non-sexy hurdles, entities, docs, banking, cap tables, distributions, taxes, admin.- Platform analogy, like Uber and Airbnb abstracted the back office, Tribevest lets one person run 20 to 40 SPVs at scale.- Capital raising is harder across VC and real estate, diversification of channels and strategic partners is essential.- Independent capital aggregators add a scalable trust channel, sponsors get one large LP check while accessing retail.- Relationships drive every raise, trust compounds via connectors, consistency in outreach beats noisy online tactics.- Travis left a lucrative corporate track for founder life, belief plus humility plus surrounding himself with A-players raises the bar.   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:   Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Travis Smith’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/tribevesttrav/?hl=en&utm https://x.com/tribetrav?utm_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/travissmithmovethechannel/?utm

Summary: In this episode, Seth Bradley sits down with Reed Goossens, who shares how he earned his first and most recent million, from humble beginnings to strategic diversification. Reed Goossens explains that his first million came through hard work in multifamily syndication and private equity, while his latest focus is building long-term value through a new CPA roll-up business. Seth Bradley and Reed Goossens discuss adapting to changing market conditions, lessons learned from real estate, and how creating multiple cash-flowing verticals can sustain growth even when traditional deal flow slows. Bullet Point Highlights:* Made first million through multifamily real estate syndications and private equity deals.* Came from humble beginnings and built wealth through hard work and capital raising.* Views business like planting oak trees — long-term investments that yield future rewards.* Earned equity stakes in multiple businesses, creating wealth “on paper.”* Launching a CPA roll-up business to acquire and merge accounting firms.* Pivoted from multifamily when deal flow slowed in 2023–2025 to diversify income streams.* Focused on creating recurring, cash-flowing income for the GP side.* Plans to cross-sell CPA firm clients into real estate investments.* Sees synergy between tax strategy and real estate investing opportunities.* Believes diversification and long-term thinking are key to sustainable wealth. Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesqwww.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesqhttps://medium.com/@sethbradleyesqhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Reed Goossens’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens/https://www.facebook.com/reedgoossenspage/https://www.youtube.com/@ReedGoossensREIhttps://reedgoossens.com/

Summary: Seth Bradley and Reed Goossens discuss how grit, consistency, and continuous learning are the keys to long-term success. Reed Goossens attributes his achievements to showing up daily, evolving constantly, and embracing discomfort. He shares that the biggest risk he ever took was moving to the United States with no set plan, a move that completely changed his life and career trajectory. Seth Bradley and Reed Goossens explore the concept of “falling forward,” taking action before having everything figured out, and allowing growth to happen through persistence and adaptability. Bullet Points Highlight:* Grit and determination drive long-term success.* Consistency and daily discipline create compounding results.* Continuous learning and evolution are essential for growth.* Confidence matters more than being the smartest in the room.* Resilience during tough times separates top performers.* Taking calculated risks opens life-changing opportunities.* Growth happens outside your comfort zone.* Start before you’re ready—action leads to progress.* Accountability and mindset fuel entrepreneurship.* Embrace a “fall forward” mentality—learn and keep moving. Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesq   / @sethbradleyesq  www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq  / sethbradleyesq    / sethbradleyesq  https://passiveincomeattorney.com/set...https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/s...  / sethbradleyesq  https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyes... Reed Goossens’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossen...  / reed-goossens    / reedgoossenspage     / @reedgoossensrei  https://reedgoossens.com/

Summary: In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with Australian real estate entrepreneur and syndicator Reed Goossens for a deep dive into the current state of multifamily real estate, capital raising challenges, and lessons learned from recent market cycles. Seth Bradley and Reed Goossens discuss why Reed Goossens believes now is still a great time to buy despite economic uncertainty, citing historic absorption rates, long-term demand drivers, and significant pricing resets since the 2022 market peak. Reed Goossens explains how operators must get creative with deal structures, partner with institutional capital, and stay relentlessly consistent in raising money. Seth Bradley and Reed Goossens also cover Reed Goossens’ journey from civil engineer to real estate investor, the importance of betting on yourself, and how grit and perseverance separate those who thrive in tough markets.   Links to watch and subscribe:   Bullet Point Highlights: - Multifamily pricing is 20–40% below 2022 peaks, making it a prime time to buy. - Demand remains strong with historic absorption in key Sunbelt markets, even with new supply. - Class C vintage assets are distressed, creating opportunities for deep value acquisitions. - Rate hikes crushed values, but early rate cuts and stabilization are setting up recovery. - Stimulus roll-off and inflation drove delinquencies, exposing weak rent assumptions. - Capital raises have shrunk dramatically, forcing operators to get creative with structures. - Relationships and consistent investor outreach are outperforming online marketing efforts. - Experienced operators who can actually close deals hold a major advantage right now. - Reed’s focus is on grit, consistency, humility, and staying grounded while growing. - His next big move is a CPA firm roll-up, creating cash flow and cross-sell opportunities.   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Reed Goossens’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens/ https://www.facebook.com/reedgoossenspage/ https://www.youtube.com/@ReedGoossensREI https://reedgoossens.com/

Summary: In this Million Dollar Monday episode, Seth Bradley interviews Sandhya Seshadri about her journey to making her first, last, and next million dollars. Sandhya Seshadri shares that her first million came from trading stocks and options, leveraging stock options from her employer and learning to trade independently. Seth Bradley notes that while alternative investors often dismiss traditional markets, both acknowledge that liquidity remains the unmatched advantage of the stock market. Sandhya Seshadri explains that her last million was earned through multifamily real estate investments during what she calls the golden era of multifamily, taking profits before the 2022 interest rate hikes. Looking ahead, Seth Bradley and Sandhya Seshadri discuss her plans to make her next million through a combination of stocks, oil and gas investments, and multifamily, if the market rebounds. Bullet Points Highlight:- Sandhya made her first million through stock trading and options, including company stock options.- Seth notes that while alternative investors often overlook stocks, they still have a role—especially for liquidity.- Both agree that liquidity is a key advantage of the stock market.- Her last million came from multifamily real estate deals, selling properties before interest rates rose in 2022.- She refers to that time as the golden era of multifamily.- Her next million will come from a diversified mix of stocks, oil and gas, and multifamily investments.- She’s optimistic about a future rebound in the multifamily market.- The conversation highlights a balance between traditional markets and alternative investments.- Seth reinforces the theme of adaptability across market cycles. Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links:https://x.com/sethbradleyesq   / @sethbradleyesq  www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesqhttps://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq  / sethbradleyesq    / sethbradleyesq  https://passiveincomeattorney.com/set...https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/s...  / sethbradleyesq  https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyes... Sandhya Seshadri’s Links:  / sandhya_multifamily    / engineered-capital    / sandhya.sseshadri

Title: The 1% Closer With Sandhya SeshadriSummary: In this short exchange between Seth Bradley and Sandhya Seshadri, Seth asks what separates Sandhya as a top 1% performer. Sandhya shares that her resilience and fearlessness stem from humble beginnings — arriving with almost nothing, living frugally, and learning to rebuild from scratch. She attributes her success to persistence, adaptability, and surrounding herself with positive energy. Sandhya emphasizes removing negativity, outsourcing low-value tasks, and maintaining the determination to find a way forward no matter what. Bullet Points Highlight: Came to the country with only two suitcases and $8 per week for food. Not afraid of failure or starting over — knows exactly how to rebuild from scratch. Maintains low expenses and simple living (still drives an 11-year-old car). Values persistence and finding a way forward no matter what. If one route fails, takes another — “go off-road and make your own trail.” Believes success leaves clues — find someone who’s done it before and follow their path. Never gives up — persistence and consistency drive results. Removes naysayers and negative influences from life. Outsources draining tasks and avoids time-wasting relationships. Focuses on protecting energy and replacing negativity with productive, positive people.   Transcript: Speaker 2 (00:00.174)You're clearly in the top 1 % of what you do. What is it about you that separates you from the rest of the field? I'm not afraid of failing and starting from scratch because I came here with nothing. I came here with two suitcases. Eight dollars a week was my food budget. I know exactly what I need to cut back if I was to lose everything and start over again. And I still drive an 11 year old car. I don't have fancy, fancy expenses other than the need to travel for which I'll always find a way. So that's the other thing is persistence. and always finding a way to get there. So if path one fails, you know, go off road and find your own trail to get to that destination. Don't give up. There's somebody has done it before you. Just go find that person and follow their footsteps. Is there any other mindset or habit you think that puts you in that top 1 % of performers in the field? Never give up and delete the naysayers from your life. Sometimes it's like just freeing up your time from all the people that drain you and the tasks that drain you. So outsource the tasks, get rid of the people. Just be busy when they want to get together with you and replace them with somebody else and just that energy shift can make such a big difference. Speaker 2 (01:19.662)Thank you so much. Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Sandhya Seshadri’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/sandhya_multifamily/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineered-capital/https://www.facebook.com/sandhya.sseshadri/

Summary: She began in corporate tech with an Electrical Engineering degree and an MBA, then pivoted to real estate, and now oil & gas. In this episode, Seth Bradley speaks with Sandhya Seshadri, who explains why she focuses on pre-drilled, proven wells for stronger cash flow and tax advantages. Sandhya Seshadri details how she underwrites energy deals, including breakevens, operator scale, and transparency, and emphasizes why trust and education are key in capital raising. Seth Bradley and Sandhya Seshadri cover topics such as temporary GP elections for year-one tax treatment, modeling crude-price scenarios, and how to communicate LP risk honestly. This conversation provides actionable insights for anyone raising capital, helping sharpen both your pitch and your due diligence process. Bullet Point Highlights: - Corporate tech → real estate → oil & gas pivot - Focus on proven locations / multi-well programs to reduce dry-well risk - Double-digit cash flow; many investors target capital back in ~2–3 years - Due diligence: operator scale, track record, county records, breakevens - Year-one GP elections for IDCs/depletion; confirm with your CPA - Raising in 2025: radical transparency, education, fewer but deeper LP relationships - Only promote deals you’d invest in yourself; diversify and address risks up front - Core values: integrity, health, balance, and building a business that lasts Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Sandhya Seshadri’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/sandhya_multifamily/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineered-capital/https://www.facebook.com/sandhya.sseshadri/

Title: Why the Ultra-Wealthy Pay Less Tax And How You Can Too with Rich Dad Poor Dad Tax Advisor Tom Wheelwright Summary: In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, host Seth Bradley and tax expert Tom Wheelwright discuss the intricacies of tax strategies for high-income professionals, particularly in the realm of real estate investments. They explore how to leverage tax incentives, the importance of depreciation, and the benefits of real estate syndications. Tom emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to taxes, focusing on long-term wealth building rather than short-term deductions. The conversation also touches on the significance of having a strong team of advisors and the importance of education in achieving financial freedom. Links to watch and subscribe: https://youtu.be/rvqgik6QCtI?si=U9Rc-6cHI6Ik57QU Bullet Point Highlights: Highly paid professionals bear the biggest tax burden. Investing in alternative assets can work with tax incentives. Depreciation allows for tax deductions without cash outlay. Real estate syndications can provide significant tax benefits. Understanding the real estate professional status is crucial for tax advantages. Avoiding Schedule C can reduce audit risks. Education is essential for making informed investment decisions. Building a team is key to successful investing. Passive income provides freedom from traditional work. Tax strategies should align with long-term financial goals. Transcript: Seth Bradley (00:10.154) What's up law nation? Welcome to the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, the best place for learning about the world of alternative passive investments so that you can have more freedom, flexibility, and fun. If you're ready to say bye-bye billables no more, start by going to attorneybydesign.com to download the Freedom Blueprint to get started. This will also get you access to opportunities to partner with us on one of our next passive real estate investments.   We'd love to get you started, get you on board and get you on your way to financial freedom. All right, kiddos, let's talk about taxes, baby. Boring to some, but not to us. We're highly paid professionals and we've worked damn hard to get where we are. We make this economy spin round and round, but what's the reward? We bear the biggest tax burden. Highly paid W-2s hit the hardest with taxes because...   Well, that's just the way that our beautiful system is set up. On the other side of the tax spectrum though, are investors and entrepreneurs. Now you might be asking yourself, you know, why is that? Because that's the beautiful system that we have set up and it's just set up to incentivize certain behaviors that the government deems the most important things like energy.   things like entrepreneurship, things like housing or real estate. See, when we invest in alternative assets like businesses, energy and real estate, we are working with Uncle Sam, not against him. He becomes our friend rather than our foe. Notice that I did not mention stocks, bonds and mutual funds in that category, in those categories of things. Those traditional investments are not tax incentivized unless you lock them away in a retirement account.   which you can't access without penalties until you're gray. So how do we as attorneys, doctors, engineers, the friend, Uncle Sam, you got it. We just said it. You jump into tax incentivize alternative investments, but there are other tools in your arsenal as well. That's not the only game in town. You can stack these things. Have your other half become a real estate professional and we'll dive what that is into later.   Seth Bradley (02:30.926) Now your passive losses can offset your active income. Set up a tax sheltered infinite banking policy. You still have access to your capital. Plus you accrue compounding tax free interest. So your money works in two places, at least in two places at once. Saving is for losers. Lazy money disappears, especially in a hyperinflationary env

Title: TME 17 | Scorched Earth Real Estate: Why You Don’t Want a Billion Dollar Business with Gino Barbaro   In this episode, Seth Bradley sits down with multifamily investor and coach Gino Barbero for a deep conversation on real estate investing, mindset, and values. They discuss the reality of today’s uncertain market and why deals are still possible if you stick to timeless frameworks like Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right. Gino emphasizes that choosing between syndications, joint ventures, or long-term holds should come after reflecting on your personal patterns, values, and lifestyle goals. Seth shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to med school, then law school, before breaking free of the W-2 mindset after discovering Rich Dad Poor Dad and BiggerPockets. Both reveal how emotions like anger or a thirst for freedom became catalysts for entrepreneurial growth and how inherited beliefs from parents shaped, and sometimes limited, their early choices. Gino outlines his core values, People First, Unwavering Ethics, Extreme Ownership, Make It Happen, and Growth Mindset, and explains why values-based decision making is the foundation of success in business, partnerships, and life. The conversation ends on legacy: living by values, helping families, and leaving the world a better place.   Bullet Point Highlights: Market Reality, deals are harder but not dead, framework Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right still applies JV vs. Syndication, JVs may better fit lifestyle goals, decide based on whether you want scale or freedom Mindset Shift, success starts with identifying empowering vs. disempowering patterns before picking a vehicle Seth’s Story, from coal miner’s son, med school, law school, house hacking, real estate entrepreneur Catalysts for Change, Seth’s thirst for freedom and Rich Dad Poor Dad, Gino’s anger channeled into growth Inherited Beliefs, parents’ caution or W-2 mindset often shape early decisions until consciously broken Values-Based Decisions, align investments and partnerships with personal values to avoid costly mistakes Gino’s Core Values, People First, Unwavering Ethics, Extreme Ownership, Make It Happen, Growth Mindset Redefining Success, question vanity goals like “a billion in real estate”, align goals with lifestyle vision Parallel Lives, closed doors in Wall Street and med school led Seth and Gino to better aligned entrepreneurial paths Legacy, Gino wants to be remembered for living by values, helping families, and leaving the world stronger   Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Gino Barbaro’s Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-barbaro-03973b4b/ https://www.instagram.com/barbaro_360/ https://myworstinvestmentever.com/ep732-gino-barbaro https://www.facebook.com/JoinGinosFamily/    Transcript: Seth Bradley, Esq. (00:00.169)but man, that's, I was like, I was being sarcastic. Like, is that volume up? Gino (00:03.278). No, actually, sarcasm is, I'm Italian and I'm from New York, so sarcasm works really good. So how you been? Seth Bradley, Esq. (00:12.105)There you go. I've been good brother, been good man. How about you? Gino (00:18.54)I mean, on the deal front, last year or so, it's been pretty painful. I mean, everything else is great. I got no complaints. Everything else is excellent, seriously. But other than that, I'm doing okay. What are we talking about today? What do you want to touch on today? Seth Bradley, Esq. (00:20.359)Yeah Yeah, sure. Yeah. Yeah. Seth Bradley, Esq. (00:30.707)Good, Cool, yeah, man, so I re

Summary: In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, host Seth Bradley interviews Mikkel Thorup, founder of Expat Money. Seth Bradley and Mikkel Thorup discuss Mikkel Thorup’s unique journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful consultant for expatriates. Mikkel Thorup shares the benefits of living abroad, the importance of financial freedom, and various strategies for obtaining second residencies and mitigating tax liabilities. The conversation explores the emotional aspects of relocating, the rising interest in expatriation, and practical steps individuals can take to create a backup plan for their families. Seth Bradley and Mikkel Thorup emphasize the importance of personal responsibility in achieving financial independence and living a fulfilling, intentional life. Links to watch and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9zyPxUOrnI Bullet Point Highlights: Mikkel Thorup’s journey highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability. Expatriation offers opportunities for freedom and adventure. High net worth individuals often seek second residencies for tax benefits. The emotional aspect of relocating is as important as the financial. Understanding the difference between expats and immigrants is crucial. Investing in foreign real estate can provide residency benefits. Tax implications for U.S. citizens abroad require careful planning. Personal responsibility is key to achieving financial independence. Mikkel emphasizes the need for a backup plan in uncertain times. Exploring new cultures can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. Transcript: Seth Bradley (00:00.206) Hey y'all Seth Bradley here. Thank you so much for tuning in and spending your valuable time learning with us. Absolutely appreciate each and every one of you. I've got a small ask. If you'd please just take a few seconds and leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts or wherever you're listening from. It goes a long way in landing the best new guests for our show. That's it. Thanks again. Let's go.   This is the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, where you'll discover the secrets and strategies of the ultra wealthy on how they build streams of passive income to give them the freedom we all want. Attorney Seth Bradley will help you end the cycle of trading your time for money so you can make money while you sleep. Start living the good life on your own terms. Now, here's your host, Seth Bradley.   Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Passive Income Attorney podcast, your favorite place for learning about the world of alternative passive investing. And today's show is spectacular. We have an incredible guest, Mikkel Thorpe. He's the founder and CEO of Expat Money, a private consulting firm started in 2017 that helps private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency in citizenship.   and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments, including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land, and other hard money, tangible assets. He's really speaking my language there. He's also the number one bestselling author of the definitive expat book, Expat Secrets, and he's the host of the popular weekly podcast, The Expat Money Show. All right, folks, without further ado, let's jump in. Michele, what's going on, brother? Welcome to the show.   Very happy to be here, Seth. think this is going to be a fun conversation and an amazing program you have. So I'm very happy to be here and hopefully share a little bit about my experience and hopefully some insights for your audience.   Seth Bradley (02:06.222) Thank you, appreciate that. Yeah, this is gonna be very interesting, really unique background and really unique how you help people out. So excited to get started with all that. But first, let's jump a little bit into your background, your backstory, take it back as far as you'd like, man.   Sure, absolutely. For my story, I do have to go quite far back in time, but I will tr

Title: Build a Bigger Life, Not a Bigger Lifestyle: The Real Path to Freedom with Adam CarollSummary: In this episode of Raise the Bar Radio, guest (Adam Carroll) shares his journey from a traveling professional speaker to building sustainable wealth through passive income strategies. After realizing the limitations of trading time for money, Adam developed The Shred Method, a cashflow reorientation system that minimizes debt interest and frees up capital to build liquidity and invest. By leveraging lines of credit and algorithm-driven cash deployment, individuals can rapidly pay down debts and reallocate savings into passive income streams like real estate syndications, intellectual property, and other alternative investments. Adam stresses that most high-income earners don’t have an income problem - they have a liquidity problem tied up in low-access retirement plans and excessive spending. Finally, he expands on his philosophy of "building a bigger life, not a bigger lifestyle," urging professionals to align spending and time with their values to achieve fulfillment and financial freedom within 10 years. Links to watch and subscribe: https://youtu.be/TAyai9li9dU Bullet Point Highlights: Trading time for money is limiting. Adam shifted from paid speaking gigs to building passive income streams for true freedom. The Shred Method minimizes interest expenses. By using cashflow more efficiently through lines of credit and optimized algorithms, debt is paid down faster, freeing liquidity for investing. Passive income is key to wealth. Adam focuses on real estate syndications, ATM tranches, intellectual property, and digital products to generate consistent, diversified passive cash flow. Most people have a liquidity problem, not an income problem. Money is often locked in 401(k)s or spent wastefully — instead, creating accessible liquidity allows for opportunity-based investing. Building a bigger life requires intentionality. Aligning spending and actions with core values (like family, freedom, growth) leads to fulfillment — not just more stuff. The game becomes fun. Once passive income starts flowing, investing becomes strategic, diversified, and compounding — eventually replacing active income and creating financial independence. Anyone can implement this. While you can DIY, Adam recommends coaching to fast-track understanding and execution of the Shred Method. Transcript: (Seth Bradley) (00:02.094) What's up, Builders? This is Raise the Bar Radio, where we talk about building wealth, raising capital, and all in all, raising the bar in your business and your life. This is the No BS podcast for capital raisers, investors, and entrepreneurs who are serious about scaling their business and living life on their own terms. I'm (Seth Bradley), securities attorney, real estate investor, and entrepreneur, bringing you world-class strategies from the best in the game.   If you're ready to raise more capital, close bigger deals, build a better you and create true financial freedom, you're in the right place. Let's go. Adam, what's going on, brother? Welcome to the show.   Hey Seth, thanks for having me, man. I'm excited about our conversation today.   Yeah, dude, super stoked to have you on today. It's going to be an awesome show, man. Let's dive right in. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your background. Take it back as far as you want to. Yeah.   Well, for the last 15 years or so, almost 20 now, guess, I've been making my living, opening my mouth and just speaking on stages all across the country. Had the opportunity to do a couple of international gigs, which was a blast. And in the midst of all that, making my living as a professional speaker, I realized that if I was very similar to your audience, if I wasn't doing the deal, doing the gig, doing the engagement, I wasn't getting paid.   (Adam Carroll) (01:26.184) And so a mentor of mine said, the goal is not to go to work and get paid. The goal is to go to work and g

Title: Capital Raising is the New Superpower: How to Win in Any Economy with Hunter Thompson Summary: In this episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, host Seth Bradley engages with Hunter Thompson, a prominent figure in the world of passive income investing. They discuss the current economic landscape, including rising interest rates, inflation, and the inverted yield curve, and how these factors impact real estate investments. Hunter shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of diversification and capital raising in passive investing. The conversation also touches on strategies for navigating the current market and the significance of education and mentorship in achieving financial freedom. Links to watch and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9QZ1WTVLUE Bullet Point Highlights: Passive income allows you to practice when you want, not because you have to. Rising interest rates and inflation are significant factors in real estate investing. Diversification is key to mitigating risks in real estate investments. Capital raising can be a hybrid approach to passive investing. Understanding economic indicators can help predict market trends. Real estate is a hedge against inflation, benefiting from rising rents. Investors should focus on net operating income (NOI) when evaluating properties. Education and mentorship are crucial for success in investing. Speed in decision-making can lead to better investment opportunities. Having a virtual assistant can help manage time effectively.  Transcript: Seth Bradley (00:10.42) What's going on law nation. Welcome to the passive income attorney podcast, the best place for learning about the world of alternative passive investing so that you can practice when you want to and not because you have to. So if you're ready to kick that billable hour to the curb, start by going to attorneybydesign.com to download the freedom blueprint, which will also get you access to partner with us on one of our next passive real estate investments and   We have a live deal right now. It's a 506 C opportunity for accredited investors only with a target preferred return of 15%. Yes, 15%. You heard that right. So jump on that. If you have a chance today, let's talk about when and what to invest in. There's been a lot of chatter about waiting for the right time to jump in over the last, I don't know. I'd say five years or so.   because everyone has their own prediction on when the next 2008 might happen. But well, other than the blip caused by the recent global pandemic, we haven't seen that natural correction yet. And who really knows when that will be? Nobody does. But what we have seen are very strong influences that could impact the real estate market in the very near future. And you know what I'm talking about?   I'm talking about rising interest rates. I'm talking about a highly inflationary environment that we're all feeling combined with, you know, an under supply that's creating a high demand and skyrocketing prices. So with all these different factors culminating right now, what does it all mean? What can we predict after factoring in all these things? Well, you're about to find out.   In this episode, one of my favorite investing personalities, Hunter Thompson shares his expert insights into this economic melting pot that's happening right now and how you can capitalize on it before you get left behind. Hunter is the founder of ACM Capital and who has acquired over $150 million of mobile home parks, self-storage retail office, ATM machines and cryptocurrency assets.   Seth Bradley (02:29.868) Hunter is also the host of the cashflow connections, real estate podcast, which has received over 1 million downloads. He's also wrote raising capital for real estate, which hit number one on Amazon in real estate sales and selling really stoked for this guys. Let's go.   This is the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, where you'll discover the secrets and strategies o