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Welcome to The Kevin Choe Show — where business, real estate, and faith collide. Hosted by a young entrepreneur building businesses from scratch, this podcast dives into unfiltered conversations with founders, investors, and doers who are in the trenches. If you're trying to grow, build wealth, and stay grounded, you're in the right place.
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Welcome to the Savvy Investor Podcast, where we provide practical insights on real estate investing, market trends, and expert tips from industry professionals. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned investor, our show offers actionable advice to help guide you through the world of real estate investing with confidence. Tune in to elevate your investment knowledge and help you live a savvy life.
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode, Kevin Choe, a young entrepreneur, joins us to share his journey from selling gummy bears to completing over 100 real estate transactions by age 19. Now at 24, he dives into creative financing and inspires a new generation of entrepreneurs. Key topics: Kevin's Background: Started with cand…
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If you’re interested in working with me to grow your brand or business through content — or want a free copy of my e-book “Posts to Profit” — you can find everything here: 👉 https://kevinchoemedia.com We get into some deeply personal and eye-opening moments — like what Pace really thought when I told him I was stepping away from real estate, and wh…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode, host Michael is joined by Jenn Delle Fave, a former English teacher turned full-time real estate investor. Broadcasting from sunny Florida, Jen shares her expertise in creative financing, specifically lease options and rent-to-own strategies. Episode Highlights: Jenn started investing in …
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Welcome to another episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast! Today we are joined with Natasha Phipps and Andrea Tessier from Calgary's Phipp’s Real Estate Group, discussing effective collaboration with investor-focused real estate agents in Alberta's flourishing market. Key Topics Discussed: Understanding In…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode On today’s episode, Jay Dhahan joins us to explore raising capital and expanding networks in this exciting episode. With expertise in commercial real estate development, Jay shares valuable insights on sustainable business relationships, investment psychology, and seizing opportunities globally. Key Topic…
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Is This Laundromat a Good Buy? | SBA Loan Underwriter Breakdown with Jas Thinking about buying a laundromat? 🧺 In this video, I sit down with Jas, an experienced SBA Loan Underwriter, to break down the underwriting process for a real laundromat business. We go step-by-step through the financials, business risks, and key factors lenders look at to d…
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🎙️ Navigating Career Changes & Identity Shifts w/ Jamil Damji | [Kevin Choe Show] In this episode, I sit down with real estate mogul and entrepreneur Jamil Damji for a raw, honest conversation about navigating the twists and turns of career changes, identity shifts, and staying grounded through it all. From humble beginnings to building a multimill…
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In this episode, I chat with Alex Apppolonia, the founder of a custom home construction company that focuses on high-end, ground-up builds for exclusive clients. We dive into how Alex determines his pricing, the challenges of working in the luxury construction space, and how this business is all about arbitraging human labor—just like any other bus…
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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored video by Relay. Relay is an all-in-one business banking and money management platform to help small businesses understand what they’re earning, spending and saving—so they can make the best financial choices for their business. https://join.relayfi.com/partner?referralcode=kevinchoe&utm_source=influencer…
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In this episode, I sit down with Cole Pitrowski, the founder of GoDors.com, a groundbreaking product that completely eliminates odors by killing the bacteria causing them. Unlike traditional sprays like Febreze, which just mask the smell temporarily, GoDors works at the source of the odor for long-lasting results. ✅ Cole explains how the idea for G…
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In this episode, I sit down with my former business partner Ken Aoki to dive into how he’s acquired 35 businesses using the powerful strategy of “consulting for equity.” ✅ Instead of paying upfront fees, Ken buys 10-15% ownership in companies by offering capital or industry expertise. This approach allows entrepreneurs to acquire businesses without…
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In this episode, I sit down with Christiana Ogunlesi, the founder of a thriving wig business that she launched outside the U.S. and now generates $8,000/month. We dive into how Christiana got her start in the wig industry and what inspired her to build this business, even from abroad. Christiana explains how wigs are deeply ingrained in her culture…
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Mike's Social Media Handles! Facebook.com/mikewillcloseit Instagram.com/mikewillcloseit www.Sellerfinance.io 📞 Book a 1hr Game-planning session with Kevin! 📞 - https://tidycal.com/kevinchoe2911/1hour-1xn76j5 🏠 How I Find Real Estate / Gator Lending Deals 🏠 - https://trial.propstreampro.com/kevin/ In this episode, I chat with Mike Davis, owner of Se…
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How This Immigrant Built a Cleaning Empire from Scratch! 💰🚀 In this episode of The Kevin Choe Show, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Pedro—an immigrant entrepreneur who built his cleaning business from the ground up after moving from Canada. Today, he runs a highly profitable company with commercial and residential cleaning contracts, pro…
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Why Hiring an Operator Can RUIN Your Business Acquisition | The Kevin Choe Show Many aspiring business buyers think they can just acquire a business and hire an operator to run it—sounds great, right? Well, that’s a myth that can set you up for failure. In this episode, we sit down with Daniella Devine to discuss the real challenges of hiring an op…
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How Ralph Ospina Acquired 10% of a Gym Without Buying It | The Kevin Choe Show Most people think business acquisition requires big money upfront—but what if you could earn equity by adding value instead? That’s exactly what Ralph Ospina did using the Consulting for Equity strategy. In this episode, Ralph shares how he acquired 10% of an existing gy…
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Why Most Business Owners Can’t Retire – And How to Fix It | The Kevin Choe Show Most business owners focus on growing revenue—but what happens when it’s time to retire? If your business isn’t a sellable asset, you could be stuck working forever. In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Gunn to discuss why so many entrepreneurs fail to build with an …
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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Adam to dive into the journey of launching his new coffee shop and what it really takes to run a successful café. We talk about everything from choosing the right location, designing the perfect atmosphere, sourcing quality beans, and managing day-to-day operations. Adam shares his biggest challenges, key …
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📞 Book a 1hr Game-planning session with Kevin! 📞 - https://tidycal.com/kevinchoe2911/1hour-1xn76j5 🏠 How I Find Real Estate / Gator Lending Deals 🏠 - https://trial.propstreampro.com/kevin/ In this episode of The Kevin Choe Show, my partner Mikey and I break down why double closing is more important than ever for real estate investors. With changing…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode of The Savvy Investor Podcast, Melanie Robinson joins us to discuss how mindset plays a pivotal role in real estate success. They explore how comfort zones and fear-based habits can hold investors back and share strategies for overcoming mental roadblocks. Key Highlights: The importance of…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode, we are joined with Elisa Covington. Elisa shares her journey from landlord to full-time house flipper, offering practical insights into the realities of real estate investing. She discusses the challenges of early DIY renovations, the value of project delegation, and the systems she uses …
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode, we welcome Tony Lopes, a seasoned real estate investor and international speaker. Tony is someone we met at the REI at Sea this past February. In this podcast episode we discussed: Tony’s Journey: From corporate layoff to full-time investor. Start Small: Begin with what you know—local mar…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode We’re back with another episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast. On today’s episode we have Mike Curadossi a Florida-based investor known for his work with Section 8 housing, exploring the balance between affordability and property quality. Key Discussion Points: Housing Affordability Challenge: The struggl…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, we have Bree Hartman, a former gym owner turned real estate investor who invests in self-storage and has scaled her business with smart systems, and financing strategies to fuel growth. Key highlights: Why Self-Storage? Low maintenance, simple structures, and…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In today's episode, we sit down with Travis Chappell, an investor, speaker and podcaster. Travis's evolution from selling door-to-door to mastering the online business arena is a roadmap for relentless pursuit. In this episode we discussed: Travis's Backstory: Starting out with nothing but a sales script …
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Welcome back to the Savvy Investor Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Paul D'Abruzzo, a seasoned real estate investor from Ontario. Paul shares his journey, strategies, and practical advice on building a successful real estate portfolio. Key Highlights: How Paul Got Started: With limited financial…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, we have Danielle Chiasson, a seasoned investor with over 22 years of experience, a former realtor and a full time business and real estate coach. Key Episode Highlights The Value of Coaching: Learn how coaching provides insights that can fast-track your real …
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode, Weiting Bollu shares how her personal experience with non-paying tenants led to the creation of Open Room—a platform that helps landlords screen tenants more effectively. In this episode we discuss: - The essential for protecting real estate investments as well as common challenges landlo…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Join us as we explore private lending with Beth Johnson, an industry expert from Washington. Beth is the co-founder of Flynn Family Lending and the author of Lend to Live. Get connected with Beth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lend2live.beth/ Key discussion points in podcast: What is Private Lendin…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode On this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast we have Fernando Corona from My Remote Lender, who transitioned from the corporate world to real estate investing success via multiple ventures. In this episode we discussed: - Real estate opportunities in the US vs Canada - Financing in the US markets and how…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Today we’re back with another episode of The Savvy Investor Podcast with Alex Street! In this episode, Alex talks about the power of storytelling in business, shifting focus from traditional real estate topics to how personal narratives can elevate your brand and build trust. Alex Street is an experienced…
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My partner Aaron and I nearly got scammed out of $300,000 during a double closing deal! In this video, we break down exactly what happened, the red flags we missed, and how you can protect yourself from falling into the same trap. If you're in real estate investing or wholesaling, you NEED to hear this story—because this almost cost us big time. Do…
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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode, we are joined with Serena Holmes, the host of "Inspired to Invest" podcast and author of "The Accidental Entrepreneur,” and talk about the world of passive investing. Key Discussion Points: - Serena's Journey into Entrepreneurship: Serena shares how she transitioned from a broadcast stude…
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In this episode of The Kevin Cho Show, I sit down with Benjamin Huang to dive into his journey in business acquisitions, focusing specifically on his experience with a laundromat. We discuss the creative financing strategies he used to acquire the business, the operational changes he implemented to boost revenue, and the importance of building stro…
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In this episode of The Kevin Choe Show, I dive into the world of business acquisition, focusing on off-market deals and the strategies behind direct mail marketing. Joined by Abraham Gray and Mona, we explore how I source business listings, the importance of building rapport with sellers, and how tools like Data Axle help us target specific industr…
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In this episode of The Kevin Choe Show, I interview Phil Tai, who shares his journey of acquiring a landscaping business. We dive into the process of finding and structuring the deal, the unique challenges of closing a business acquisition, and the critical role of knowledge transfer from the seller to the new owner. Phil also shares his cold-calli…
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In this episode of The Kevin Choe Show, I sit down with Lindsey Ellenwood as she shares her inspiring journey of acquiring a UPS store through creative financing. Lindsay opens up about her transition from a career in sales to becoming a business owner, highlighting the financial strategies that helped her make the leap and the valuable operational…
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In this episode, I interview Don Miller, who shares his journey of transitioning from real estate to business acquisitions, specifically focusing on his experience buying a sprinkler business. We discuss the challenges and strategies involved in acquiring businesses using creative and seller financing, as well as the importance of hiring the right …
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In my conversation with Cody, I discuss my journey moving from real estate to business acquisitions. We delve into what motivated this shift, how personal goals shape decision-making, and the unique challenges involved in acquiring businesses. We also emphasize lifestyle planning and ways to identify profitable opportunities. Cody shares insights f…
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In this conversation, I interview Kay about her experiences and insights in the assisted living business. We talk about the differences between residential and commercial facilities, the financial aspects of running these businesses, operational considerations, staffing dynamics, client management, and the underwriting process when purchasing assis…
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In this podcast, Gage and I discuss the CRM system called Buttonleads that I use for my creative finance transactions. We talk about the features and benefits of Buttonleads , including list pulling, skip tracing, importing, and starting campaigns. We also delve into the use of letters of intent (LOIs) and automated contracts in the CRM. I highligh…
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In this episode of The Kevin Choe Show, Kevin interviews Kurt, a virtual assistant (VA) who is actively doing real estate deals. Kurt shares his experience working with a real estate investment company as a VA and also doing his own deals. He discusses a recent deal in Maricopa city, Arizona, where they bought a property subject to the existing mor…
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In this podcast, Ryan and I discuss our strategy for finding seller finance deals. We explain how we use a seller finance list to directly reach out to homeowners who have previously sold their properties through seller financing. I share my experience of reaching out to a homeowner and negotiating the terms of the deal. We highlight the importance…
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In this episode, I highlight Mohammed, a member of the Subto group, who recently closed a deal in Baytown, Texas. Mohammed shares the details of the deal, which involved a subject to deal with seller financing. He explains how he built a relationship with the realtor and the seller, and how they were able to negotiate a deal with no money down and …
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I'm excited to share Christian journey in creative financing and specializing in seller finance multifamily properties. It all began with a humble two-bed, two-bath condo that I house hacked and eventually sold for a profit. From there, he ventured into buying duplexes and a 38-unit multifamily property through seller financing. The shift to larger…
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In this video podcast, Lorraine and I discuss what to do with subto and seller finance deals that don't cashflow. We share their experience of selling over 100 non-cashflowing deals and provide advice on how to handle these types of deals. We discuss the importance of considering location, HOA restrictions, and zoning laws when evaluating a deal. W…
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In this podcast, Greg and I discuss the impact of the wholesale ban in South Carolina and how it has led to the rise of double closing deals. We share our experiences with a recent double close deal and highlight the importance of helping sellers and setting the right expectations. We also delve into the opportunities and challenges in the real est…
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