Best Lorenzo Mercado Podcasts (2025)

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How To Legally Pay Less in Taxes With The CPADude | Tony Hoong E29 1:26:29

3d ago1:26:29

1:26:29

In this episode of The Lo-Down, Lorenzo Mercado sits down with Tony Hoong — better known as The CPA Dude — to break down practical, legal tax strategies that can help you keep more of what you earn in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re a W2 employee, side hustler, small business owner, or real estate investor, this episode is packed with actionable ti…

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This Açaí Brand Is Taking Over California: Palmetto Superfood's CEO and Founder | Charles Lee E28 1:01:08

12d ago1:01:08

1:01:08

In this episode of The Lo-Down, Lorenzo Mercado sits down with Charles Lee, founder and CEO of Palmetto Superfoods — one of the fastest-growing açaí bowl brands in California. What started as a single store in San Francisco has quickly become one of the most talked-about health food brands in California. Charles shares how he went from concept to e…

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SoLo: House Flip Updates, Hotel Moves, Future Vision and Q&A | E27 11:12

24d ago11:12

11:12

In this solo episode, Lorenzo Mercado pulls back the curtain on his latest moves in real estate. He shares real lessons from his recent house flips—including costly delays—and how those setbacks are shaping his mindset. Lorenzo also dives into his next big play: boutique hotel investing. He breaks down why he’s making the shift, what he’s learning,…

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How Two Brothers Turned $15k into a Multi-Million Dollar Valet Parking Company | Jonathan & Clay Velarde E26 43:58

1M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode, Lorenzo Mercado sits down with Clay and Jonathan Velarde—brother entrepreneurs who turned a $15K investment into Parking Pros, a thriving valet and parking shuttle company. They share how they went from working in their father’s valet business to launching their own operation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversa…

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From Opioid Addict To Six Figure House Flipper and Creative Finance | Alex Kamenetsky E25 32:57

1M ago32:57

32:57

This week on The Lo-Down, we dive into the powerful journey of a Alex Kamenetsky, who went from heroin addiction and hitting rock bottom… to rebuilding his life with clarity, purpose, and action. It wasn’t real estate that saved him—it was his brother, who stepped in when no one else could, and a rehab program in Israel that gave him a second chanc…

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How Virtual Assistants Helped Scale to a Multi-Seven-Figure Business | Abbas Mohammed E24 55:54

2M ago55:54

55:54

In this episode of The Lo-Down, I sit down with Abbas Mohammed, founder of RemoteLeverage.com and a powerhouse real estate entrepreneur. Abbas shares his journey from humble beginnings as a real estate agent to becoming one of the top producers in the Bay Area, CA—all by working smarter, not harder. We dive into how Abbas used virtual assistants (V…

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10 Hotels Owned + 25 Years Experience: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Hospitality Success | Neil Shah E23 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

In this episode of the Lo-Down, I sit down with Neil Shah, who brings 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and now owns 10 hotels. We dive into his journey from hotel management to ownership and what it really takes to build and operate successful hospitality businesses. Neil breaks down the differences between independent, soft-brand…

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Leaving a 15-Year Consulting Career to Buy Hotels and Small Businesses | Alex Kang E22 54:57

2M ago54:57

54:57

In this episode of The Lo-Down, Lorenzo Mercado sits down with hotel investor and entrepreneur Alex Kang, who shares his inspiring journey from a 15 year career in consulting and tech into full time real estate and business ownership. Alex opens up about his transition into short-term rentals 🏡, scaling into hotel acquisitions 🏨, and the critical l…

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Empower Your Life & Business Through Fitness | Kristiana Torregosa E21 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

Join in on this episode of The Lo-Down as we welcome Kristiana Torregosa, a passionate Filipina fitness coach who transitioned from corporate to thriving fitness entrepreneurship. With over seven years in bodybuilding and powerlifting, Kristiana reveals how fitness and a disciplined mindset directly enhance your productivity and success in business…

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From Pre-Med Student to $1 Billion in Real Estate Financing | Brenda Chen E20 38:30

3M ago38:30

38:30

On this episode of The Lo-Down, we explore the ins and outs of real estate lending with Brenda Chen, Managing Director at Conventus Lending and Founder of Venus Ventures. Brenda demystifies the lending process, offering practical advice for anyone looking to dive into real estate investments or expand their portfolio. We talk about hard money loans…

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ADU Investing & The $500k Lesson | Chris Luna E19 46:03

3M ago46:03

46:03

In this episode of the Lo-Down, Lorenzo Mercado interviews Chris Luna, a multifamily developer and founder of the Backyard Billionaires community. Chris shares his journey from running a cell phone repair business to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses the importance of cash flow versus equity, the differences between multifami…

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From Realtor To Bay Area Developer | Tom Tran E18 1:11:59

3M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

In this episode of The Lo-Down, I sit down with Bay Area real estate flipper and residential developer Tom Tran. Tom started his journey as a realtor before diving into the world of fix-and-flips. Over time, he transitioned into larger projects, including home extensions, additions, and ADUs. We dive into how he’s scaled his business, the key partn…

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Building One Of Temecula's Best Wineries | Akash Patel E17 31:55

4M ago31:55

31:55

What does it take to build a successful winery from the ground up? In this episode, Lorenzo Mercado interviews Akash Patel, the owner and operator of Akash Winery- a successful winery in Temecula, California. Akash shares the inspiring journey of how his family transitioned from the motel business to establishing a winery, emphasizing the importanc…

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How A Full Time Software Engineer Flipped and BRRR'd 30+ Homes in Detroit from Seattle | Nick Sehy E16 36:12

4M ago36:12

36:12

In this episode, Lorenzo Mercado interviews Nick Sehy, an investor based in Seattle who has made big moves in the Detroit real estate market. Nick shares his journey from working at Microsoft to becoming a successful real estate investor, detailing his experiences with the BRRRR strategy, the challenges of investing in Detroit, and the importance o…

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SoLo Updates: Changing Brokerages & Securing Two New Flips | E15 8:55

5M ago8:55

8:55

In this soLo episode, I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes and how I’m making moves to grow my real estate business. First, I talk about my decision to switch real estate brokerages—what led to the change, how it’s helping me align with my goals, and why being surrounded by like-minded, action-oriented people is a game-changer. I also…

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Turning A Biotech Layoff Into Multifamily Success | Addie Ning E14 35:23

6M ago35:23

35:23

In this episode of The Lo-Down, Addie Ning, share her story as a successful real estate investor who transitioned from a career in biotech to full-time real estate investing. Addie tells of her first real estate deal out of state, the challenges, and her recent acquisition of a 12-unit apartment building. She discusses the importance of relationshi…

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Building Wholesaling and Inbound Marketing Companies at 22 Years Old | Laith Nsour E13 50:52

6M ago50:52

50:52

In this episode of The Lo-Down, I sit down with Laith Nsour, a trailblazing entrepreneur in his early 20s who’s proving that success doesn’t have to follow the traditional route. After deciding to skip college, Laith dove straight into the world of business and entrepreneurship and he’s been making big moves ever since. We talk about: -How Laith st…

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How a Respiratory Therapist Scaled From Short Term Rentals to Hotels | Alex Sabio E12 42:42

6M ago42:42

42:42

This is a great episode, especially for all my fellow healthcare workers. I sit down with Alex Sabio, a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality space, particularly in Airbnb and hotel management. Alex shares his journey from being a respiratory therapist to investing in real estate, detailing his experiences with long-term rentals, the transitio…

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Flipping Houses and Building 8 Businesses | Brian Tran & Raymond Cho E11 1:10:37

6M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

What does it take to turn a single real estate career into a multi-business empire? In this episode of The Lo-Down, I sit down with Brian Tran, cofounder of Fifty Hills real estate brokerage in Millbrae,CA and the visionary behind seven other successful businesses. I am also joined by Raymond Cho, the CEO of the Fifty Hill's house-flipping business…

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Compassionate Cash Flow in Residential Assisted Living | Raman Sidhu E10 58:35

7M ago58:35

58:35

In today's episode of The Lo-Down, I sit down with Raman Sidhu, who shares his journey in Residential Assisted Living. Raman discusses his transition from wholesaling and flipping houses to operating care homes for the elderly. He emphasizes the benefits of having a nursing background in this field, the financial potential of assisted living facili…

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San Jose's #1 Realtor | Lex Orosco E9 49:51

7M ago49:51

49:51

In this episode of the Lo-Down, Lex Orosco shares exactly what it takes to be San Jose's #1 realtor. Transacting over $400 million in the past four years, Lex represents true success and hard work. Lex shares his journey from struggling in the early years to becoming a top agent, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and ad…

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Scaling Up From Long Term Rentals to Luxury Airbnb | Jacob Sandoval E8 1:02:24

7M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

In this episode of The Lo-Down, Jacob Sandoval shares his journey into real estate investing, detailing his progression from long term rentals to luxury airbnb, the challenges of his first deals, and the importance of taking action. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision for financial freedom and how he has been able to acquire seven…

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Building A Million Dollar Flipping Business While Working Cybersecurity | Hemant Toteja E7 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

In this episode of The Lo-Down, I interview Hemant Toteja. He is the first house flipper to come on to the show and he is crushing it here in the Bay Area. Hemant works full time in cybersecurity tech but has been able to build a successful million dollar house flipping business. He shares his journey and dives into key strategies for finding off-m…

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Navy Vet to Real Estate Investor - Cashout Refis and Raising Capital | Jay Maranan E6 53:24

9M ago53:24

53:24

In this episode, Jay Maranan shares his inspiring journey from a military background to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses the importance of understanding financial tools like VA loans and cash-out refinancing, the pivotal moments that shifted his mindset towards investing, and his transition into multifamily properties. Jay e…

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Breaking Free from Corporate Burnout | Michelle Yu E5 49:51

9M ago49:51

49:51

In this episode of The Lo-down, I sit down with Michelle Yu, a former corporate high-achiever who made the bold decision to walk away from a successful career and embrace a life of growth, purpose, and coaching. Michelle shares her powerful story of corporate burnout, taking a leap of faith, and ultimately transforming her life to help others as a …

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From Classrooms to Cashflow: Financial Literacy and Wealth Building | Raymond Tran E4 47:04

9M ago47:04

47:04

In this episode of The Lo-Down, I am joined with Ray Tran, a financial literacy teacher, wealth-building coach, and real estate investor. Ray shares his inspiring journey from a corporate job in finance to educating middle school students in Brooklyn about money management, entrepreneurship, and investing. We dive into the importance of financial l…

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Designing Success: Architecture, House Hacking and STRs | Sargam Tandon E3 39:15

9M ago39:15

39:15

In episode 3 of The Lo-Down, I am joined by my guest Sargam Tandon who started off as a designer in the commercial space. She eventually went off to start her own design consulting business. We dive into her experiences in both commercial and residential design which can be useful for any of your next projects. Sargam talks about house hacking, a 2…

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The Lo-Down Episode #2 w/ Matt Nguyen - Out of state BRRRRs and Multifamily Investing 39:02

9M ago39:02

39:02

In today's episode of The Lo-Down, Matt Nguyen discusses how he got into real estate investing, his first two out of state BRRRRs and the transition into commercial real estate. Matt also dives into his own online marketing company and how mindset has changed over the years. Thanks for tuning in! Please like, favorite and give a 5 Star review to he…

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The Lo-Down Episode #1 : The Ripple Effect 9:16

9M ago9:16

9:16

Thank you guys for checking out my very first episode of my new podcast #TheLo-Down. In todays episode, I dive into why I started the podcast, what to expect and my background. Please like, favorite and share the video to help this podcast grow. Thank you and see you on the next one IG- lorenzo.mercado_ Youtube- TheLo-Down…

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How To Legally Pay Less in Taxes With The CPADude | Tony Hoong E29 1:26:29

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This Açaí Brand Is Taking Over California: Palmetto Superfood's CEO and Founder | Charles Lee E28 1:01:08

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SoLo: House Flip Updates, Hotel Moves, Future Vision and Q&A | E27 11:12

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How Two Brothers Turned $15k into a Multi-Million Dollar Valet Parking Company | Jonathan & Clay Velarde E26 43:58

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From Opioid Addict To Six Figure House Flipper and Creative Finance | Alex Kamenetsky E25 32:57

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How Virtual Assistants Helped Scale to a Multi-Seven-Figure Business | Abbas Mohammed E24 55:54

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10 Hotels Owned + 25 Years Experience: The Mindset Behind Long-Term Hospitality Success | Neil Shah E23 53:11

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Leaving a 15-Year Consulting Career to Buy Hotels and Small Businesses | Alex Kang E22 54:57

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Empower Your Life & Business Through Fitness | Kristiana Torregosa E21 47:20

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From Pre-Med Student to $1 Billion in Real Estate Financing | Brenda Chen E20 38:30

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ADU Investing & The $500k Lesson | Chris Luna E19 46:03

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From Realtor To Bay Area Developer | Tom Tran E18 1:11:59

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Building One Of Temecula's Best Wineries | Akash Patel E17 31:55

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How A Full Time Software Engineer Flipped and BRRR'd 30+ Homes in Detroit from Seattle | Nick Sehy E16 36:12

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SoLo Updates: Changing Brokerages & Securing Two New Flips | E15 8:55

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Turning A Biotech Layoff Into Multifamily Success | Addie Ning E14 35:23

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Building Wholesaling and Inbound Marketing Companies at 22 Years Old | Laith Nsour E13 50:52

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How a Respiratory Therapist Scaled From Short Term Rentals to Hotels | Alex Sabio E12 42:42

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Flipping Houses and Building 8 Businesses | Brian Tran & Raymond Cho E11 1:10:37

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Compassionate Cash Flow in Residential Assisted Living | Raman Sidhu E10 58:35

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San Jose's #1 Realtor | Lex Orosco E9 49:51

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Scaling Up From Long Term Rentals to Luxury Airbnb | Jacob Sandoval E8 1:02:24

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Building A Million Dollar Flipping Business While Working Cybersecurity | Hemant Toteja E7 50:36

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Navy Vet to Real Estate Investor - Cashout Refis and Raising Capital | Jay Maranan E6 53:24

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Breaking Free from Corporate Burnout | Michelle Yu E5 49:51

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From Classrooms to Cashflow: Financial Literacy and Wealth Building | Raymond Tran E4 47:04

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Designing Success: Architecture, House Hacking and STRs | Sargam Tandon E3 39:15

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The Lo-Down Episode #2 w/ Matt Nguyen - Out of state BRRRRs and Multifamily Investing 39:02

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The Lo-Down Episode #1 : The Ripple Effect 9:16

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