How Brian McMullen Scales Through Simple Life Investing

How Brian McMullen Scales Through Simple Life Investing

In this episode of The Owners Club Podcast, host Sean Ziari connects with Brian McMullen, a former Allstate Insurance agent turned real estate funder who's built his business on one simple principle: relationships over deals. After 27 years in insurance where he "never sold a policy, just built relationships," Brian now manages approximately $3.5 million in funding for real estate projects across multiple states but finds himself constantly turning down opportunities because he's doing everything himself.  Brian discusses the challenges of scaling from solopreneur to team leader while maintaining the customer service mindset that defined his insurance career. This vulnerable conversation explores the real cost of living in fear, the power of follow-up, and why taking care of the $20,000 investor might be more valuable than chasing whales. CONNECT WITH BRIAN MCMULLEN 📞 Phone: 618-619-8044 📧 Email: [Contact through social media] 📱 Instagram: @simplelifeinvesting [https://www.instagram.com/simplelifeinvesting/] 🌐 Website: Simple Life Investing [https://simplelifeinvesting.com/] Connect with Sean Ziari 🌐 Website: www.seanziari.com [http://www.seanziari.com] 📱 Instagram: @seanziari [https://www.instagram.com/seanziari] 💼 LinkedIn: Sean Ziari [https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanziari] Want to invest in real estate without the rehab or the headache? At Ziari Capital, we help you build wealth without the day-to-day grind: ✔ Borrow, lend, or invest with smarter real estate strategies ✔ Diversify your income and build your legacy 👉 Visit: ziaricapital.com

Building Affordable Senior Housing Across America

In this inspiring episode of The Owners Club Podcast, host Sean Ziari sits down with James Pecora, a 58-year-old Berkeley-trained drummer turned computer programmer, shares how he's breaking free from 20 years of corporate "golden handcuffs" to build his Mount Everest: 20 rental doors in each of 20 cities from Lansing, Michigan to Pensacola, Florida. After his wife Sandy survived a stroke 14 years ago, James had settled into caretaker mode until the first SquadUp in 2022 reignited his entrepreneurial fire. Now he's executing his vision to use rental property cash flow to fund affordable assisted living centers in each market - a mission sparked by watching his friend struggle in a non-ADA compliant home with no affordable options. James discusses breaking 40 years of musician and programmer habits (practice 1000 times vs. fail forward), his current pipeline of fix & flips and land contracts liquidating in August, and why the Owners Club calendar series finally straightened him out from flying by the seat of his pants. 20 Target Cities (I-65/I-69 Corridor):Lansing, MI • Jackson, MI • Fort Wayne, IN • Indianapolis, IN • Bloomington, IN • Louisville, KY • Bowling Green, KY • Nashville, TN • (+ 12 more to Pensacola, FL) Looking For: Private money lenders/partners, RV parks, mobile home parks, multifamily dealsAvailable: ~$100k liquidity in August 2025 CONNECT WITH JAMES PECORA 📞 Phone: 615-293-3786 (615-293-DRUM) 📧 Email: jpmyob@yahoo.com ▶️ YouTube: @JamesGetsReal [https://www.youtube.com/@JamesGetsReal] 📱 Social Media: @james_gets_real IG [https://www.instagram.com/james_gets_real/?hl=en]  @james_gets_real FB [https://www.facebook.com/jpmyob/]  🏠  Buy Box: JamesBuyBox.com [http://jamesbuybox.com] Connect with Sean Ziari 🌐 Website: ⁠www.seanziari.com⁠ [http://www.seanziari.com] 📱 Instagram: ⁠@seanziari⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/seanziari] 💼 LinkedIn:⁠ Sean Ziari⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanziari]

Starting Your Real Estate Journey at 60+ with Susan McGhee

In this inspiring episode of the Owners Club Podcast: I, Sean Ziari of Ziari Capital sits down with Susan McGhee, a Charleston-based real estate investor who's proving it's never too late to build your empire. Susan shares her remarkable journey from serving as Director of Operations at a real estate brokerage for 12 years to launching a creative real estate investing career in her early 60s alongside her husband John.Their story is a testament to the power of mindset, community, and lifelong learning. Whether you’re 30 or 70, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to rewrite your story, take action, and pursue financial freedom through real estate.Connect with Susan McGhee 🌐 Website: https://redmaplemgt.com/ 📱 Instagram: @susanmcghee_sc 💼 Facebook: Susan Belice McGhee Connect with Sean Ziari🌐 Website: www.seanziari.com📱 Instagram: @seanziari💼 LinkedIn: Sean ZiariWant to invest in real estate without the rehab or the headache?At Ziari Capital, we help you build wealth without the day-to-day grind: ✔ Borrow, lend, or invest with smarter real estate strategies✔ Diversify your income and build your legacywww.ziaricapital.comDon’t miss the next episode of The Owners Club Podcast where we feature real investors, real stories, and real results. 📩 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. ⭐ Leave a 5-star review to help more investors find the show!

Scaling Real Estate & Leadership: Lessons from Susan Casper on Deals, Partnerships, and Mindset

In this episode with Susan Casper, dentist-turned-real estate investor, as she shares her journey from her first SubTo deal to building a growing portfolio of Co-living properties, modular developments, and a 13-bed mountain bed and breakfast. Susan opens up about the importance of relationships, networking through Subto, Gator, and Owners Club, and how leveraging mentorship and partnerships has accelerated her success. She also shares insights on working with her husband, tackling new business ventures, and scaling both her investments and leadership skills. What You’ll Learn in This Episode People First: Why relationships drive long-term real estate success. Creative Real Estate Deals: From Co-living to modular developments and a bed and breakfast. Community Power: Leveraging the Owners Club and Sub2 to find partners, mentors, and deal opportunities. Leadership & Mindset: How Susan’s “Mount Everest” vision inspires growth for herself and others. Connect with Susan Casper 📧 Email: susie@creativepropertycapital.com 📱 Text: 303-253-1237 🌐 www.creativepropertycapital.com [http://www.creativepropertycapital.com/] Want to invest in real estate without the rehab or the headache? At Ziari Capital, we help you build wealth without the day-to-day grind: ✔ Borrow, lend, or invest with smarter real estate strategies ✔ Diversify your income and build your legacy 📞 Contact us at +1-206-822-0250 or schedule a call here www.ziaricapital.com

Legacy, Freedom, and Impact through Real Estate.

In this episode, I sat down with Jamie Davis, attorney, entrepreneur, and real estate investor, as she shares her remarkable journey from scaling a vending business to pursuing ownership of 5,000 apartments. After surviving a life-threatening battle with COVID-19, Jamie shifted her focus from corporate America to building generational impact through real estate. Jamie opens up about her path into the Owners Club, her current projects in Kansas City, Northwest Indiana, and Detroit, and why she’s passionate about partnerships, energy, and teaching others how to invest smarter. Whether you’re interested in small apartment complexes, mobile home parks, or learning how to structure joint venture agreements, this conversation is full of insights and inspiration. What You’ll Learn in This Episode * Jamie’s Backstory – From law school and corporate leadership at Walmart/AMC Theatres to scaling and selling a vending business. * Her Real Estate Focus – Buying small apartments and mobile home parks in the Midwest, including a current deal with KC Savage. * Legal Expertise – Why she’s planning to teach classes on joint venture agreements and promissory notes to help investors mitigate risk. * Partnership Principles – The role of energy, authenticity, and alignment in building lasting business collaborations. * Life After COVID-19 – How a near-death experience shifted her perspective and gave her a mission to help others. * Community Impact – Plans to host a Gary, Indiana real estate workshop to bring together contractors, investors, and residents. * Future Goals – Building 5,000 apartments while inspiring the next generation to think bigger. Connect with Jamie Davis 🌐 Website: Phoenix Equity Investment Group [https://phoenixequityinvestmentgroup.com] 📧 Email: Jamie@phoenixequityinvestmentgroup.com 📱 Phone: 817-308-5091 👉 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s ready to scale in real estate.