The Fearless Pursuit of Freedom Podcast

Funding the Flip: Inside Lukrom's Private Lending Model with Merriah Harkins

In this episode, I sit down with Merriah Harkins from Lukrom, a Phoenix-based private lending company that's bridging the gap between high-net-worth capital and real estate investors needing fast, flexible funding. We talk about how Lukrom structures short-term loans, what they look for in a borrower, and how they raise capital from private investors. Whether you're flipping houses, building a rental portfolio, or just curious how the private lending world really works, this episode is packed with practical insight from someone in the trenches. Lukrom.com 602-899-0683

Unlocking Tax-Free Wealth with Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority

In this episode, I sit down with Jay Conner—national speaker, author of Where to Get the Money Now, and widely known as The Private Money Authority. We dive deep into one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available: investing through your Roth IRA. Jay breaks down how to use private money and self-directed retirement accounts to generate tax-free income, fund real estate deals, and build long-term wealth without relying on banks or traditional lenders. If you're looking to raise capital, invest smarter, or keep more of your profits, this conversation is a goldmine. JayConner.com/book

SEO Meets Real Estate: Kris Reid's Blueprint to More Leads and More Deals

In this powerhouse episode of Icons of Real Estate, we welcome Kris Reid—founder of Ardor SEO and the go-to expert for real estate lead generation. Kris pulls back the curtain on how real estate professionals can attract ready-to-close clients without cold calls or wasted ad spend. We dig into the exact strategies agents and investors can use to build authority online, dominate local markets, and turn their websites into 24/7 lead machines. If you're tired of chasing deals and want to magnetize business instead, don't miss this conversation. https://iconsofrealestate.com/

Peter Roisman systems help multi-family owners find the cracks in leasing

Peter and I talk on everything multi-family asset performance. A lot of operators think they're ship is sailing smooth becuase the balance sheet is in the green. But, what if you had a 3rd party expert pick your books apart and tell you exactly where the leaks are and how to fix them, ensuring your exit is exciting? Rev's platform analyzes thousands of data points across properties and delivers actionable insights that drive real financial results. They help owners and asset managers outperform their competition and refine the multifamily leasing experience. Peter shares insights about: * Why traditional leasing training fails to move metrics * leasing strategies and impact on property valuations * Key trends reshaping the $100B+ multifamily industry * Leadership lessons from building multiple successful companies https://www.rev-leasing.com/

Discussing retirement accounts with the author of "The CheckBook IRA", Adam Bergman

On todays episode, Author of The Checkbook IRA, Adam Bergman and I discuss the power of using your retirement accounts for investing; whether you have self directed IRA, Solo401k or any other account, Adam discusses the pros and cons of each and how to convert if necessary. We discuss his book(s), the "Mega Backdoor Roth", the Rule of 72, and the $13 Trillion dollars sitting in IRA's nationwide just waiting to be utilized. https://adam-bergman.com/ [https://adam-bergman.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambergman1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambergman1/]