In this episode Jeff Neumeister, a CPA and forensic accountant, discusses his background and the services offered by his accounting firm. They also touch on topics such as mergers and acquisitions, real estate investing, and the importance of continuous learning in building a successful business. They also discuss the potential impact of tax policies on investments and the benefits of opportunity zones. The conversation concludes with a discussion on spam calls and the use of AI in telemarket...
Sep 26, 2024
35 min
In this episode, Michael J. Masucci, a curator and artist, discusses the development and importance of digital art. He explains that digital art has been around for about 70 years but only gained popularity recently with the rise of NFTs. While NFTs brought attention to digital art, Masucci believes that the authentication aspect is not the main reason for its popularity. He also discusses the potential of blockchain technology in the art world and its role in preserving and trading digital a...
Sep 19, 2024
35 min
In this episode, Monika Proffitt, a blockchain expert, investor, advisor, and author of Blockchain 101, discusses her journey into the world of blockchain and her early attempts at tokenizing real estate. She emphasizes the importance of timing in the success of a business and the need for financial inclusion in order to achieve cultural inclusion. Monika and the host, JZ, also discuss the potential of tokenized real estate and the role of institutional investors in driving the growth of the ...
Sep 12, 2024
44 min
In this podcast episode, Melissa Shea, a real estate investor and developer, shares her journey from the travel industry to real estate after the 9/11 attacks. She started with single-family properties and then transitioned to buying and flipping pre-construction homes. When the mortgage collapse happened in 2007, she decided to buy apartment buildings to generate enough cash flow to cover her negative cash flow from single-family homes. Melissa's determination to succeed comes from her exper...
Sep 5, 2024
33 min
In this podcast episode,Steve Masur, an attorney in the technology and entertainment space, shares his background and journey as an entrepreneur whisperer. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the business and goals of entrepreneurs to provide effective legal and entrepreneurial advice. He also discusses the challenges faced by early-stage entrepreneurs in affording legal services and offers a unique approach of triaging the necessary legal work based on the stage of the business. Th...
Aug 29, 2024
32 min
In this podcast episode, Mher Vartanian, a real estate broker, shares his background and journey in the industry. He started in investment banking but found his passion in investment sales. He transitioned to a smaller boutique shop in Philadelphia, where he focuses on providing a personalized and white-glove approach to his clients. Mher emphasizes the importance of building relationships and offering value-added services, such as advising on lease agreements and property operations. He also...
Aug 22, 2024
56 min
In this podcast episode, Johnny Zhang interviews Deirdre McGlashan, the Chief Marketing Officer at BrandGuard, discusses the role of AI in brand governance and advertising. She explains how AI can automate checks to ensure that advertisements are on brand and consistent with guidelines. The conversation then shifts to the broader impact of AI on various industries, including real estate. McGlashan highlights the potential for AI to improve the real estate experience for consumers, from findin...
Aug 15, 2024
34 min
Vernon Beckford, CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions, discusses his company's role in helping small, emerging, and diverse real estate operators and developers access institutional capital. He highlights the challenges in the current real estate financing market, including the reluctance of banks to make new loans and the limited options for full leverage on bridge or stabilized projects. Beckford advises small developers to focus on underwriting their deals, identifying active lenders in th...
Aug 8, 2024
27 min
In this podcast episode, Johnny Zhang interviews Jake Breen, Managing Broker at Dijjit, L.C. A real estate professional, shares his background and experience in the industry. He discusses his journey from being a residential real estate agent to managing a successful franchise. He also talks about his involvement in various ventures, including a referral network and investment portfolio. The conversation then shifts to the topic of tokenization and its potential impact on the real estate indu...
Aug 1, 2024
37 min
This is the second part of the podcast episode in which Johnny Zhang interviews real estate entrepreneur Matthew Teifke, Co-Owner of Teifke Real Estate. In this conversation, the hosts discuss tokenization and its potential in the real estate industry. They explore the experience of investing in tokenized properties and the benefits it offers, such as the ability to buy and sell fractional ownership and the potential for liquidity. They also touch on the regulatory aspects of tokenization and...
Jul 25, 2024
44 min
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