Season 1

Jan. 17, 2024

Private Money vs Hard Money with Jay Conner

In this episode of The Deal Scout, Jay Connor, a seasoned real estate investor from eastern North Carolina, discusses his transition from using traditional bank loans to private money lending for funding his real estate deals. After his line of credit was unexpectedly cut in 2009, Jay learned about…

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Jan. 16, 2024

Buy and Hold Family Businesses with Malcolm Peace

In this episode of The Deal Scout, Josh interviews Malcolm Peace, a Texas-based entrepreneur who buys and scales blue-collar businesses. Malcolm, a former athlete and dedicated "girl dad," balances his time between family, Ironman competitions, and his business ventures. He emphasizes lean scaling,…

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Jan. 16, 2024

Buying Blue Collar Businesses with Malcolm Peace

In this episode of The Deal Scout, Josh talks with Malcolm Peace, an Austin-based business buyer. Malcolm is actively seeking to acquire established Texas businesses in blue-collar industries, with revenues of $3 to $12 million. He discusses his strategy to scale these businesses by implementing te…

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Jan. 11, 2024

What Is Note Investing with Fred Moskowitz

In this episode of The Deal Scott, Josh introduces a new series on note investing with guest Fred Moskowitz. They explore the concept of note investing, where investors buy mortgage notes backed by real estate, offering a tangible asset for downside protection. Fred discusses the benefits of receiv…

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Jan. 4, 2024

AI for Sales with Thomas Ryan

In this episode of The Deal Scout, Josh interviews Thomas Ryan, CEO and founder of Bigly Sales, an AI company. They discuss the transformative potential of AI in sales and dealmaking. Ryan predicts that AI will revolutionize business more in the next five years than the internet has in the last 30,…

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Jan. 2, 2024

The Art of the Ask with Brandon Barnum

In this episode of The Deal Scout, host Josh interviews Brandon Barnum, founder of HOA.com, a platform aiming to revolutionize the homeowner's association industry. Brandon shares his personal journey, the story behind acquiring the domain HOA.com, and the importance of asking for what you want. Th…

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Dec. 21, 2023

The Stress-Per-Dollar of Online Sales with Matt Putra

In this Deal Scout episode, host Josh interviews Matt Putra, a CFO specializing in e-commerce. Matt shares his journey from working as a CFO for a private equity group to becoming a fractional CFO for e-commerce businesses. He discusses his strategies for improving net income, the benefits of being…

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Dec. 15, 2023

Gamifying the Deal with Ed Mathews

In this episode of The Deal Scout, Josh interviews Ed Mathews, the president of Clark St Capital. Ed discusses his real estate business in Connecticut, focusing on buying, renovating, and improving run-down apartment buildings. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in outbound marketing and b…

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Nov. 22, 2023

Buying and Selling Notes with Brett Burky

In this podcast episode, Josh interviews Brett Burky, the founder of Paperstac, a platform for buying and selling various types of debt. Brett discusses the company's achievements since its inception in 2014, including the development of new features like a co-writer tool, a document transfer tool,…

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Nov. 3, 2023

Portfolio Performance Software with Jeri Frank

In this podcast episode, host Josh interviews Jeri Frank about her technology and software platform for commercial real estate, Stratafolio. They discuss the platform's target audience, its features, and how it helps manage portfolios at different levels of an organization. Jeri explains how Strata…

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Oct. 30, 2023

Income Over Yield with Patrick Nessenthaler

In this podcast episode, Josh interviews Patrick Nessenthaler, a professor of commercial real estate finance and founder of his own consultancy. They discuss Patrick's background, his approach to commercial real estate, and the current financial market. Patrick shares his journey in the industry, h…

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Oct. 27, 2023

Finding Your Entrepreneurial Way with Dr Joseph Ryan Smolarz

In this episode of The Deal Scout, the host interviews a doctor turned entrepreneur who has ventured into blockchain and real estate. The guest shares his journey from medicine to business, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, diversification of income, and finding one's purpose. He di…

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Oct. 26, 2023

Hunting For Mobile Home Parks with Miles Noland

In this podcast episode, Josh interviews Miles Noland, a former baseball player turned real estate investor. Miles shares his journey from coaching baseball to investing in RV parks, mobile home parks, and local businesses. He discusses the challenges he faced in his transition, the importance of b…

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Oct. 25, 2023

Passive Income Adventures with Emma Powell

In this episode of The Deal Scout, Josh engages in a conversation with Emma, host of the podcast Passive Income Adventures. They discuss podcasting, deal flow, and Emma's experiences as a full-time traveler and passive investor. Emma shares her journey into real estate investing, her transition fro…

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Oct. 13, 2023

Profit with A Purpose with Neal Bawa

In this podcast episode, host Josh welcomes real estate investor Neal Bawa to discuss his background and business model. Neal, a technologist with a background in data science, explains how he uses data to make money for his investors. He shares his experience of being diagnosed with mild autism an…

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Oct. 12, 2023

Machine Learning For Cold Calling with Stash Geleszinski

In this podcast episode, host Josh welcomes guest Stash to discuss his background in commercial real estate and his work on the platform Nedl. Stash shares his experiences in the real estate market during the 2008 financial crisis and how it inspired him to use data and analytics to predict real es…

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Oct. 5, 2023

The Doctor's Dilemma with Michael McManus

I'm thrilled to share with you some exciting insights from our latest podcast episode. We had the pleasure of hosting Doctor Mike, a part-time urologist, who shared his inspiring journey from being a full-time doctor to worki...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Operator-Led Acquisitions with Nate Wasson

I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of deal making, acquisitions, and entrepreneurship. Our guest, Nate, a seasoned professional from the beautiful city of Chica...

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Aug. 28, 2023

What the Heck is a 1031 Exchange with Dave Foster

I recently had an enlightening conversation with Dave, a seasoned real estate investor from Saint Petersburg, Florida, on my podcast. We delved into the world of 1031 exchanges, a strategy that has transformed Dave's life and...

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