Business Tales

Today, Russell Harris and Scott Bishop sit down with Niyi Adewole, a dynamic real estate investor, team leader, and host of his own podcast dedicated to educating others on financial freedom through property. From house-hacking a triplex to building a powerhouse team in Atlanta, Niyi has transformed his passion into a thriving business. Listen in as Niyi reveals his strategy for building long-lasting client relationships and discusses what’s next for his business as he scales up into larger projects.Website: https://ekabohome.hospitable.rentals

Today, Russell Harris and Scott Bishop sit down with Pat Hiban, an entrepreneur, author, and the co-founder behind GoBundance. Pat shares his story from starting a one-man real estate team to being able to trust his people to run the businesses as he’s able to take on whatever role he chooses. His journey is filled with ups and downs, but that never stopped him from being focused and becoming as successful as he is today. Website: https://gobundance.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathiban/

Today, Russell Harris and Scott Bishop sit down with Bernard Pierson, co-founder and managing partner of EHP Capital. From growing up in Nicaragua to building a real estate empire across the U.S., he has had quite the entrepreneurial journey. Hear how Bernard navigated the financial crisis, learned the power of focus, and built a thriving business by staying conservative in volatile markets.Website: https://www.ehpcapital.comEmail: [email protected]

Today, Russell Harris and Scott Bishop sit down with Hemal Badiani, a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO of Sage Equity. His journey is nothing short of remarkable, starting from his early days in India to scaling multiple successful businesses across industries. With a background in management consulting and a passion for solving problems, Hemal has built an empire that spans land development, real estate, and private lending. Hear Hemal’s incredible story of entrepreneurship, resilience, and his relentless pursuit of growth—both in business and personal fitness. Website: https://sageequity.comEmail: [email protected]

Today, Russell Harris and Scott Bishop sit down with Michael Blank, the CEO of Nighthawk Equity and creator of Michael Blank Brands. He discusses his journey from corporate America to real estate mogul, the lessons he learned along the way, and how he’s now helping a new generation of entrepreneurs find their path to success. Michael’s story is one of resilience and relentless pursuit of financial freedom.Learn MoreWeb: https://nighthawkequity.comWeb: https://themichaelblank.com

Today, Ian Payne and Scott Bishop sit down with CEO and Chief Consultant of Peace Advocacy Group, Dr. Claudia Cometa. She discusses how her father's medical experiences lead her from being a clinical pharmacist to starting her own patient advocacy business. Dr. Cometa discusses her firsthand experiences navigating the complex healthcare system, how she became an advocate, and how she turned her advocacy into a thriving business.Learn MoreWebsite: https://www.peaceadvocacygroup.com/Email: [email protected]

Today, Ian Payne and Scott Bishop sit down with Ryan Bodin, a versatile real estate investor. Ryan shares his journey from working in tax and audits to becoming a successful real estate mogul. He details his beginnings in Louisiana, his pivot to real estate after being laid off during the 2008 financial crisis, and how he built his portfolio from scratch with the help of family loans and a lot of determination. Ryan recounts his experience managing up to 900 units across multiple cities and the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including eviction bans and natural disasters. Despite these hurdles, Ryan successfully transitioned to investing in retail properties, finding lucrative opportunities in states with fewer restrictions. Tune in to hear Ryan’s inspiring story, the lessons he learned along the way, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn MoreFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryan.d.bodin

Today we chat with the owner of Secure Land Co., Tri Vu. In this interview, Tri discusses how despite his success in IT, his lack of passion in the career led to his entrepreneurial journey into owning his own land real estate company. Hear him talk about how he learned the business, what his motivating factors were, and how he's taking a family approach and changing stereotypes both professionally and personally.Learn MoreWebsite: securelandco.comInstagram: trivu2.0

Today we chat with the President of Property Claims Consultant, David Melzer. In this interview, David details his career journey from working for major insurance companies, to starting his own business from the ground up. Hear what David has to say about the importance of people, relationships, and future expansion.Learn MoreWebsite: https://www.propertyclaimsconsultant.com/

Today we chat with the founder and CEO of Commonly, David Krasny. In this interview, David details how after working for years in startups, he's taking on a new venture that puts a twist on matchmaking. Hear what he has to say about the idea, funding the business, and where he hopes to continue to grow into the future. Contact David Website: https://trycommonly.com/