If You Want to Start Real Estate in 2026, Watch This First | Ep.1,195

Laurent Meyer is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer with over 20 years of experience in France and the U.S. By age 23, he had founded and scaled multiple businesses to over €10 million in revenue before a successful exit, while simultaneously building a real estate portfolio through acquisitions and renovations, including a 20,000 square foot project in Marseille. Since reentering real estate in 2008, Laurent has focused on value-add investments, office development, and large multifamily projects. He is married to Delphine and is the proud father of three sons.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Startup Hustle to Real Estate Power Moves Inside an Office Building Development Deal Turning Tired Properties into Profitable Assets How Studio Apartment Renovations Boost Returns A Behind the Scenes Look at a Multifamily Deal The Truth About Hotel to Multifamily Conversions Must Know Advice for First Time Real Estate Investors   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

In this episode of Own Your Power, the focus is on the transformative impact of aiming higher than you ever thought possible and why bold targets shape who you become. It explores how dreaming big influences your actions, attracts opportunities, and creates a clear north star for your life, while challenging you to stop negotiating against your own potential. Through powerful examples and a simple visualization exercise, the episode reinforces that extraordinary outcomes come from setting extraordinary aims and refusing to settle, because your direction matters more than your comfort and you are ultimately defined by what you aim for. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Seth Greene is a leading authority on affiliate-driven business growth and the founder of 50 DREAM Affiliates, which he scaled to the Inc. 5000 list in 2023. He is the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast with Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, ranked among the top business podcasts to listen to, and a nine-time bestselling author. Seth has been featured on NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc, and CBS MoneyWatch, is the only person ever nominated three consecutive years for GKIC Marketer of the Year, and is a serial entrepreneur who has founded four successful companies.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   How Seth Built His Edge in Marketing and Business Growth How Seth Helps Investors Scale Faster Without Wasting Money The Sneaky Direct Mail "Ninja" Tactic That Still Crushes Turning Investors Into On Camera Brands Through Short Form Video What "Lumpy Mail" Is and Why It Gets Opened Every Time The Story Behind Seth's Connection to Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank Inside Seth's Proven System for High ROI Marketing Campaigns How Newsjacking Puts You in the Media Without Paying for Ads   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Raised in a poor family in the Philippines, she developed a strong work ethic and resilience that shaped her journey. After earning a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and spending 11 years working on cruise ships, she moved to the United States in 2007 and worked multiple jobs while pursuing financial freedom. Her path led her to Rod Khleif's live bootcamp in Orlando, Florida, where she became a Warrior in 2024. Since then, she has acquired an 8-unit property in Atlanta, Georgia, and continues to grow her real estate portfolio with the goal of inspiring others to believe that no matter where you start, anything is possible.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Growing Up in Poverty to Winning in Multifamily How Lina Landed Her First Warrior Deal Underwriting Made Simple with the Power of the Warrior Network The Exact Value Add Play Driving This Deal's Upside Inside the Deal Who Does What and Why It Works The One Rule for Finding Partners You Can Fully Trust How to Stay Motivated When the Stakes Get Real The Toughest Moment in Closing This Deal What Smart Investors Need to Know About Financing in 2026 The Real Reasons Most People Fail in Multifamily   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Drawing from Maslow's hierarchy of needs, this episode breaks down what it truly means to live with integrity, creativity, compassion and authenticity while freeing yourself from the opinions of others. It dives into acceptance, spontaneity, gratitude and purpose as essential practices for growth, emphasizing that self actualization is not a destination but a daily commitment to personal and spiritual evolution. By focusing inward, embracing empathy and maximizing your own potential, this conversation challenges you to live more fully, lead with compassion and show up each day as a better version of yourself. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Adam Wolfson is the founder, CEO, and CIO of Wolfson BTR, a premier Build to Rent company known for helping pioneer BTR investment and development at scale. With more than 20 years of real estate experience, including leadership roles in single family rentals, he has grown the firm to a pipeline of nearly 2,000 units with an estimated $1 billion exit valuation, placing it among the top BTR developers in the U.S. Adam holds an MBA from George Washington University and a BA from the University of Michigan, and lives in Miami with his two sons.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From commercial real estate to dominating Build to Rent How BTR deals actually get off the ground Navigating local governments without killing the deal The smartest Build to Rent strategies that really work America's housing crisis and why BTR is booming The hottest Build to Rent markets investors are chasing What it truly takes to win in Build to Rent How massive the Build to Rent opportunity really is   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Ray began his commercial real estate journey in late 2022 and quickly built a focused portfolio in mobile home parks and industrial assets. In just three years, he and his business partner grew their holdings to nine mobile home parks totaling 280 doors and three industrial properties with 110,000 square feet in Central Florida. With strengths in deal sourcing, negotiations, underwriting, and operations, Ray brings both analytical discipline and practical execution. He holds an MBA from NYU and a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Missouri, previously served as a finance executive at IBM in New York, and now works as a full-time CFO for a manufacturing company in Orlando. He joined Rod's Warrior Group last year after attending the live bootcamp to accelerate his growth as an investor.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From high-paying jobs to commercial real estate Recession-proof real estate strategies that win The hidden downsides of mobile home parks The top value-add move for mobile home parks Exactly how the value-add strategy works How to finance a mobile home park fast Why Ray came to Rod's live bootcamp The power of being around Rod's Warrior Group   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

This episode of Own Your Power explores the transformative strength of leading with humility. It dives into the stark contrast between prideful leadership marked by criticism, ego, and self righteousness and humble leadership rooted in compassion, gratitude, self awareness, and growth. Through timeless wisdom and powerful examples, the episode highlights how true leaders lift others up, listen deeply, embrace their imperfections, and pursue what is right rather than who is right. It is a reminder that humility is not weakness but a defining force that fuels connection, wisdom, and long term success.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Gabe Johansen is the President of SMI Real Estate, one of Oregon's leading brokerages and property management firms, and the CEO of Stack Asset Group, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development company focused on long-term value creation across the Pacific Northwest. After overcoming addiction and rebuilding his life from the ground up, Gabe rose from a former car salesman to one of the region's most respected real estate leaders, known for his grit, humility, and relationship-driven leadership style. Today, he leads teams that manage and invest in thousands of multifamily and commercial units and personally owns and operates a portfolio exceeding $250 million in assets. Guided by his mantra "make friends and have fun," Gabe brings magnetic energy, operational excellence, and a passion for community impact to everything he does.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Car Sales Floor To Crushing It In Real Estate The Little Known Success Hack That Separates Winners From Wannabes The Most Invisible And Thankless Job In All Of Real Estate Why Smart Money Is Rushing Into Senior Living The Crazy Landlord Tenant Laws Killing Investors In Blue States The Biggest Nightmares Operators Are Facing In 2025 The Insurance Crisis No One Is Talking About Wild Property Management Horror Stories The Brutal Truth About Running Onsite Property Management Teams   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected]    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Joseph Sargo is the owner and operator of a small business in the film and television industry in New York City, which he proudly took over from his father and has successfully led for the past 25 years. While his professional career has focused on the automotive side of the industry, his long-standing passion has been real estate, where he has also been an active investor for just as many years. In January 2025, Joseph joined Rod's Warrior Group to further sharpen his investment strategy, expand his network, and scale his real estate portfolio with like-minded professionals.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Joseph's Background In The Film and TV Business How Joseph Broke Into Ground Up Real Estate Development Turning Relationships Into Real Estate Rocket Fuel Inside The Power And Profit Of Industrial Flex Space How New Construction Deals Really Get Funded The Real Reason Joseph Joined Rod's Warrior Group Why Senior Living Is Joseph's Next Massive Play The Hidden Power Of The Warrior Network And Resources   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com