REL Freedom Podcast

Tom Dunkel - Wins, Wipeouts, and Million Dollar Lessons

What does it really take to build an 8-figure business… and survive the crashes along the way? Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur who’s spent nearly 30 years in the trenches of business. He’s built two 8-figure companies, lost six, and raised over $50 million across multiple asset classes. Tom doesn’t just talk about success—he’s lived the full spectrum of wins, setbacks, and hard-earned comebacks.  Now serving as Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow their wealth through operator-backed deals, but his true passion is still building businesses from the ground up. From assembling elite teams to turning chaos into clarity, he brings real-world strategy you won’t find in a textbook.  We dive into the lessons failure teaches, what separates good operators from great ones, and how to keep pushing forward when things don’t go as planned. Plus, you’ll hear how Tom balances high-stakes business with life outside the office—as a competitive golfer, rock band frontman, and advocate for causes that matter. If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or someone chasing your next big win, this episode is packed with insights you can actually use. 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!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Jay Conner - Raise Millions Without A Bank

Jay Conner is a seasoned real estate investor who transformed his business by walking away from traditional bank financing and mastering the art of private money. After starting out in 2003 relying on banks—bringing large down payments, paying hefty fees, and signing personal guarantees—Jay found himself stressed and controlled by lenders. Everything changed after the 2008 market crash when his banker cut him off, forcing him to rethink how he funded deals. That turning point led him to develop a powerful, repeatable system for raising private money, allowing him to secure over $2 million in just a few months—starting with a single $250,000 commitment. Today, Jay consistently generates seven-figure profits while working less than 10 hours per week. In this conversation, he breaks down how investors can fund deals without banks, scale with confidence, and create true freedom through real estate. FOLLOW JAY👇 https://www.jayconner.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@raisingprivatemoneyrealestate https://www.jayconner.com/book-details/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-private-money-with-jay-conner/id1377723034 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!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Leo Young - Tesla Sales Star to Mobile Home Park Owner

Leo Young is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cornell Communities, who has led over $75 million in real estate transactions and built a portfolio of more than 500 manufactured housing units. Leo shares his journey from becoming the #1 regional salesperson at Tesla to launching and scaling his own real estate firm focused on acquiring and turning around affordable housing communities. As a first-generation immigrant shaped by financial scarcity, Leo brings a candid perspective on risk, resilience, and entrepreneurship—opening up about raising capital, rebuilding after burnout, and leading through the challenges of growing a business. This conversation blends mindset and strategy, offering real-world insights on escaping the salary hamster wheel, building long-term wealth through real estate, and creating a life where profit meets purpose. FOLLOW 👇 https://leoyoungrealestate.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-young/ https://www.youtube.com/@LeoYoungRealEstate https://www.instagram.com/leoyoungrealestate https://www.facebook.com/leoyoungre/ tbuzzSUBSCRIBE 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!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Tim Woodbridge - From Scrubs To 25 Mobile Home Parks

Tim Woodbridge is a mobile home park investor whose journey proves that bold action can completely change the trajectory of your life. After spending years working long shifts as a nurse, Tim had a mindset shift after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad—and instead of just thinking about investing, he took action. Within a year of discovering mobile home parks, and with very little capital, he purchased his first deal. Fast forward just a few years, and he’s built a $45 million mobile home park portfolio spanning more than 1,100 pads, allowing him to retire from nursing and focus full-time on building recession-resistant investments. We dive into why mobile home parks have become one of the most compelling asset classes in real estate, how investors can participate passively, and the strategies he uses to deliver strong returns—including targeting a 2x equity multiple and significant first-year tax savings through cost segregation. We also discuss the bigger mission behind the business: creating affordable housing while helping high-income professionals build wealth and reduce taxes. It’s a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and the impact that real estate investing can have not just on your finances, but on your freedom and your life. FOLLOW TIM👇 https://wcginvestments.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tim.woodbridge.54/ https://www.instagram.com/tim.woodbridge/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-woodbridge-62894855/ https://www.youtube.com/@tim.woodbridge 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!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com

Alex E Edwards - Mortgage Before Marriage

Alex E. Edwards didn’t wait for permission to succeed — he rewrote the rules. After purchasing his first multifamily property in his early twenties, he went on to build a multimillion-dollar real estate company and become the founder of Thumbprint Realty, now the largest Black-owned brokerage in New England. But Alex’s impact goes far beyond transactions. As a TEDx speaker and author of Mortgage Before Marriage, he’s leading a bold conversation: what if financial freedom should come before marriage — not after?  Through more than 1,200 closed transactions and millions in buyer assistance, Alex has helped turn access into opportunity, especially for single women and first-generation homebuyers who’ve been told to “wait their turn.” In this conversation, we unpack how money stress silently impacts relationships, why equity can strengthen families, and how ownership transforms communities. His mission? Help one million people build legacy before love — because when we change what we own, we change everything that follows. This one will challenge how you think about money, marriage, and what it really means to build wealth. FOLLOW ALEX 👇 https://mortgagebeforemarriage.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@gemdroppodcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-e-edwards-2904bb18/ https://www.instagram.com/mortgageb4marriage https://www.tiktok.com/@alexeedwards 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!  📈 http://investwithelite.com   PARTNER WITH US ON BIG DEALS!  💵 https://eliteadvantagepropertieshq.com   BUILD YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAREER WORKING WITH INVESTORS  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 http://eliteadvantageagent.com   LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEAR MORE REAL LIFE STORIES  🎙️ http://www.relfreedom.com    FREEBIES: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FREEDOM FOUNDATION BLUEPRINT  💵 https://www.relfreedom.com/blueprint   LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT ANYWHERE IN THE US? FIND A TOP AGENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY  🏠 http://www.eliteagentreferral.com   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/relfr...   SUBSCRIBE TO THE REL FREEDOM PODCAST  🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎧 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nXA5hL...   LET'S CONNECT  👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswenson13  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrelfreedom/  👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relfreedom  🏠 Minnesota Real Estate: https://www.eliteadvantageteam.com