Courtney Poulos - The Irreplaceable Agent

Courtney Poulos - The Irreplaceable Agent

Meet Courtney Poulos — a 20+ year LA real estate powerhouse who got tired of waiting for the industry to fix itself, so she built the fix herself. After 14 years grinding it out as a licensed broker, she launched ACME in 2011 with one mission: build the brokerage she desperately wished existed when she was coming up as an agent. No absentee bosses. No cookie-cutter training. No corporate fluff. Just real expertise, real accountability, and real results — and somewhere along the way, she turned it into one of LA's most respected boutique brokerages.  These days, Courtney's running the show as founder and broker-owner of ACME | SERHANT. and a founding team member of SERHANT. CA — splitting her time between closing deals on the ground and rethinking the entire industry from the top down. She's shaping policy on her local MLS board, loudly pushing for mandatory agent apprenticeship reform, and just wrapped Harvard's Advanced Management Program for good measure. Translation: this is someone who's as comfortable in the trenches as she is in the boardroom — and she's bringing that rare mix of hustle and vision straight to your speakers. Follow: https://acmexserhant.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@theacmechannel https://www.instagram.com/acmexserhant/ https://www.facebook.com/acmexserhant SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv     GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.FreedomThroughRealEstate.com      FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint     SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb   LET'S CONNECT  👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13

Cameron Tope - How To Manage Your Rental Property

Cameron Tope comes back to our podcast as a Part 2 on property management. Cameron is the founder of Emerson Property Management, and also a real estate investor and entrepreneur who used rental properties to break free from the unpredictability of the oil and gas industry.  After seeing firsthand how unstable the corporate world could be, he began building a rental portfolio that would eventually allow him to quit his W-2 job and create life on his own terms. When he couldn’t find a property manager he trusted, he built his own company from the ground up. Today, he manages over 300 properties in Houston, owns more than 30 rentals himself, and successfully runs Emerson Property Management remotely—all while living in San Diego, California.  On this episode with us, he digs deep on what you should be thinking about as it relates to managing your own rental properties. He shares how to scale and build so that you can manage your properties yourself, and shares important information so that you can properly process and strategize to build out your property management on your rentals. FOLLOW: https://www.emersonpropertymanagement.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EmersonPMBDM https://www.youtube.com/@emersonpm https://www.instagram.com/cameron_tope/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-tope-57008994/ SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/ [https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/]   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.FreedomThroughRealEstate.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb [https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb] LET'S CONNECT  👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/] 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13

Kevin "KAYR" Robinson - From Poverty & Loss To 160 Doors

What does it take to overcome incredible adversity and build lasting wealth through real estate? Kevin "KAYR" Robinson went from growing up in deep poverty in West Philadelphia—moving more than 18 times before adulthood—to building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio with more than 160 rental units. After attending Bowdoin College and working in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, KAYR combined disciplined systems, conservative investing principles, and relentless execution to create long-term financial independence. Kevin also shares the inspiring story behind his two-time USA TODAY best-selling memoir, Can't Break Me, and how resilience became the foundation of his success. KAYR dives into the strategies that are helping investors succeed in today's higher interest rate environment, including how to stress-test deals, avoid thin-margin mistakes, use conservative leverage, and build a portfolio designed for long-term stability. This episode is packed with actionable real estate insights, practical investing frameworks, and powerful lessons on turning adversity into opportunity. FOLLOW👇: https://www.kayrmotivates.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KevinKAYRRobinson https://www.instagram.com/kayrmotivates https://www.linkedin.com/in/krobins2/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kayrmotivates SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/ [https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/]   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.FreedomThroughRealEstate.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb [https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb] LET'S CONNECT  👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/] 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13

Kunal Lakhwani - Luxury Travel Hacking With Real Estate

What if your everyday spending could unlock business-class flights, luxury hotels, and unforgettable vacations—without spending more money or becoming a travel hacking expert?  Kunal Lakhwani is the creator behind Rentals & Runways, who shares how he went from engineer and immigrant to mastering the art of travel hacking. He breaks down a simple, repeatable system for turning everyday purchases into premium travel experiences using credit card points and rewards. You'll learn how to choose the right credit cards, maximize everyday spending, and book flights and hotels that most people assume are only for the wealthy. Whether you're a real estate investor looking to make your travel budget go further or simply want to experience more of the world for less, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using right away. FOLLOW 👇 https://www.instagram.com/rentals.and.runways/ SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/ [https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/]   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.FreedomThroughRealEstate.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb [https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb] LET'S CONNECT  👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/] 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13

Matt Ricciardella - Turning "Mom & Pop" Into Millions

Matthew Ricciardella is Founder and CEO of Crystal View Capital, a private equity real estate firm specializing in value-add manufactured housing communities and self-storage across the U.S. With over 20 years of experience and more than $1 billion in transaction volume, Matt has built a vertically integrated platform overseeing $650M+ in assets across multiple funds. He shares what it really takes to scale in commercial real estate while staying grounded in disciplined underwriting, conservative leverage, and long-term thinking. Matt breaks down his approach to finding underperforming, often overlooked “mom-and-pop” assets and transforming them through operational improvements, rent optimization, and professional management. In a world where complex financial engineering often takes center stage, he keeps it simple: buy right, operate well, and treat investors fairly. If you want a real look at how institutional-quality returns are built through fundamentals—not hype—this conversation delivers. FOLLOW: https://www.crystalviewcapital.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ricciardella/ https://www.facebook.com/CrystalViewCapital SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY  ✅ http://relfreedom.tv   GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST!  📈 https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/ [https://pinnaclecapitalinvestments.com/]   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.FreedomThroughRealEstate.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel-freedom-podcast/id1535281574] 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb [https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hLHbDzRwxypc2wLur?si=uwhs8FjVS_mpUAG2znbBDA&nd=1&dlsi=069fb8d4b74d4cfb] LET'S CONNECT  👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/] 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13