Jay Lucas - Founder of The Lucas Group & LB Equity

Anna Cheniuntai - Founder & CEO of Apis Cor

Anna is the technological innovator and entrepreneur who is disrupting the construction industry with the proprietary robotics technology of 3D printing homes. Anna is a Co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apis Cor, the most advanced and pioneering robotics 3D printing construction company that prints full-scale buildings on Earth, and soon on the Moon and Mars. On this episode, Robert and Anna discuss: - Anna's journey from space physics to robotics - Apis Cor's value proposition and impact on how we build new homes - The future of robotics, 3D printed houses, and AI - Anna's approach towards new investors - The benefits of building machines that will help homebuilders solve a multi billion dollar problem Anna Cheniuntai Website: https://apis-cor.com/ [https://apis-cor.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cheniuntai-96669177/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cheniuntai-96669177/] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.robertzalkin.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/] Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ] Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠ [https://a.co/d/1NgmgBZ]

Jay Lucas - Founder of The Lucas Group & LB Equity

Jay founded The Lucas Group, a boutique corporate strategy consulting firm, often described as a smaller version of Bain & Company. It is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of Private Equity investors and corporate clients. The firm boasts a team of senior partners, mainly ex-Bain professionals, who take an active role in delivering services to clients. In addition to his role at The Lucas Group, Jay also established LB Equity, a company that specializes in investing in small, emerging brands with a focus on beauty, wellness, and personal care. LB Equity aims to foster growth, enhance value, and make a positive social impact through its investments. On this episode, Robert and Jay discuss: - Jay's childhood in New Hampshire and tenure at Bain - Why branding is "magical" - Sunshine Initiative's impact on communities - The key to successful small town revitalization - Words of wisdom for the next generation Jay Lucas Website: ⁠https://www.lucasgroupinc.com/ [https://www.lucasgroupinc.com/] Website: https://www.lbequity.com/ [https://www.lbequity.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lucas-7423975/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lucas-7423975/] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.robertzalkin.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/] Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ] Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/1NgmgBZ]

Artem Milinchuk - Founder of FarmTogether

Artem is the Founder of FarmTogether, a platform that makes it simple for anyone to invest in farmland. US farmland is an attractive asset due to its low volatility and historically high returns (10%+ annual returns). Yet many investors are unable to invest due to high initial costs, the specialized knowledge required, and challenges in finding and managing land. FarmTogether simplifies the sourcing and underwriting of land at scale. They offer transparent and efficient ownership of quality farmland with low fees and accessible investment levels. On this episode, Robert and Artem discuss: - Artem's background and creation of FarmTogether - Why farmland is an incredible asset class - How FarmTogether sources and underwrites new deals - Regenerative agriculture, AI, water resources, and other major trends - FarmTogether's future and Artem's longer term vision Artem Milinchuk Website: https://farmtogether.com/ [https://farmtogether.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmilinchuk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmilinchuk/] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.robertzalkin.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/] Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ] Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠ [https://a.co/d/1NgmgBZ]

Jaime Izurieta-Varea "The Storefront Guy" - Founder & Experience Designer at Storefront Mastery

Every city has a story, and through Storefront Mastery, Jamie brings those stories to life. As a Town Planner and Urban Designer, his mission is to elevate urban landscapes into vibrant, dynamic spaces where local businesses and communities can prosper. Jamie's agency specializes in creating exceptional customer experiences, a cornerstone in today's experience economy. On this episode, Robert and Jamie discuss: - Jamie's journey from Ecuador to the United States - Storefront Mastery's mission statement - Why main street businesses are actually hospitality businesses - The importance of "clean windows" - Jamie's holistic approach and vision for the future Jaime Izurieta-Varea Website: ⁠https://storefrontmastery.com/ [https://storefrontmastery.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/izurietavarea/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/izurietavarea/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/izurietavarea [https://twitter.com/izurietavarea] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.robertzalkin.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/] Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ] Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation [https://a.co/d/1NgmgBZ]

Jac Darsnek - Founder of Traces of Texas

Jac Darsnek was raised in Temple, Texas. Growing up with a camera in his hands, he became the school photographer and since then has spent thousands of hours in the darkroom. Jac's other passion is history, specifically Texas history. Today he is the Founder of Traces of Texas, renowned photographer, and frequent journalist at Texas highways magazine. Jac has nearly one million social media followers, and dedicates countless hours sharing the stories of Texans. On this episode, Robert and Jac discuss: - Jac's childhood in central Texas - The importance of storytelling - Origins of Traces of Texas - Heartfelt stories that are most memorable - Jac's commitment to keep Texas history alive Jac Darsnek Website: ⁠https://tracesoftexas.com/ [https://tracesoftexas.com/] Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TracesofTexas [https://twitter.com/TracesofTexas] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracesofTexas/ [https://www.facebook.com/TracesofTexas/] Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.robertzalkin.com/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/] Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ] Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠ [https://a.co/d/1NgmgBZ]