Robnett’s Real Estate Rundown

Neal Bloom joins Shannon Robnett for a conversation about what “smart money” should actually mean. With roots in real estate and a background in engineering, Neal moved from working on major aerospace programs to building technology companies and investing in early-stage founders through Rising Tide Partners.

Neal explains why the most valuable part of an investment may not be the capital itself, but the expertise, relationships, customers, talent, and future funding that come with it. They discuss how to evaluate fund managers, why people often matter more than the idea, how to build a diversified portfolio after a successful exit, communicating bad news to investors, and why new investors should learn by starting smaller.

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Robert Helms joins Shannon Robnett for a candid conversation about the difference between owning assets and actually having freedom. After five decades in real estate, Robert explains why cash flow - not just a bigger bank account or a rising portfolio, is what gives people control of their time.

They discuss passive investing, letting go of the lone-wolf mindset, building the right team, learning through community, and why the questions you don’t know to ask can be the most important ones. The central question: are you building wealth on paper, or creating income you can actually live on?

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Raj Kothari joins Shannon Robnett for a candid conversation about what business owners need to understand before they buy, grow, or sell a company. After selling 80% of his own business and later making more on the 20% he kept, Raj explains why the best exits are prepared years in advance—not when the first buyer shows up.

They discuss valuation, normalised financials, due diligence, private equity, deal financing, buyer fit, and the upside and risk of rolling equity into the next chapter. The central question: are you building a valuable business or just a busy one?

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John Rubino joins Shannon Robnett for a candid conversation about what separates a real passive investment from a deal that only looks good on paper. After serving in the military and building experience across more than 30 real estate projects, John explains why the sponsor, the market, and the relationship with investors matter more than the pitch. 

They discuss conservative underwriting, rising rates, investor fit, due diligence, and the 74-unit project that had to be reworked when the financing environment changed. The central question: do you really know who is operating the deal before you invest?

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Matthew Horne joins Shannon Robnett for a candid conversation about how to keep making self-storage deals when rates rise and the numbers stop working the way they used to. After helping build a large storage operation and later launching his own firm, Matthew explains how repeatable systems, direct owner conversations, seller financing, and creative deal terms helped him keep moving through a difficult market. 

They discuss due diligence, managing managers, market supply, household income, AI, and why some deals look completely different once you leave the spreadsheet. The central question: are you analyzing the market or just trusting the model?

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Russell Gray joins Shannon Robnett for a candid conversation about what happens when leverage, debt, and blind confidence meet a changing financial system.

After losing everything in the 2008 crash, Russell explains why real estate should be built on cash flow and productive assets, not hope for appreciation. They discuss inflation, sound money, portfolio risk, market cycles, and why surrounding yourself with experienced people may be the smartest investment you can make.

The central question: are you building real freedom or just collecting more doors?

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In this episode of The Real Estate Rundown, Shannon Robnett sits down with Ken McElroy to talk about building and protecting wealth through real estate across different market cycles.

Ken shares why he remains optimistic about real estate despite high interest rates and economic uncertainty: years of limited construction, population growth, and migration have left many markets undersupplied. But he also explains why investors need to look beyond broad labels like “Dallas” or “Phoenix” and understand the exact submarket, rents, jobs, vacancy, and future supply.

The conversation covers distressed multifamily opportunities, cash flow versus appreciation, fixed-rate debt, patient investors, property management, and why owners need to know their numbers firsthand. Ken also shares the story behind his “paper versus hard assets” philosophy and why the best investors make money when they buy - not when they sell.

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In this episode of The Real Estate Rundown, Shannon Robnett talks with Trey Mohr about his unusual journey from engineering at Notre Dame and working in music - including at a recording studio for Alicia Keys, to building a career in industrial real estate.

Trey explains why his firm focuses on industrial properties and sale-leasebacks, and how these structures can help business owners free up capital for their core operations. He also shares the story of a Reno warehouse project where unexpected groundwater created roughly $2 million in remediation costs.

The conversation explores consistency, creativity under pressure, long-term success, and why relationships are ultimately the real business.

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In this episode of the Intelligent Investor Podcast, RIA Insights, Shannon Robnett engages with guest Nader Panahpour to explore innovative investment strategies beyond the traditional scope. Discover the unique business model Nader has built around payment processing and cash advances, offering listeners a fresh perspective on creating balanced portfolios. With a focus on diversification, generating cash flow, and leveraging hedge funds, Nader shares his journey and insights on intelligent investment decisions that push boundaries and broaden horizons. Tune in to learn how to supercharge your investment strategies with alternative assets and thoughtful diversification.

 

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In this episode, we have a very special guest, Dave Wolcott. In this conversation, Dave Wolcott, a former Marine and current CEO of Pantheon Investments, shares his personal journey from a middle-class upbringing in Connecticut to the Marine Corps, and onto his tenure in corporate America. He recounts the invaluable life lessons learned along the way — leadership, teamwork, and integrity — which have shaped his approach to wealth-building and his success in real estate investment. Dive into a treasure trove of strategies as Dave discusses the significance of proactive tax strategies, the power of a dream team, and the often overlooked holistic approach to wealth that considers financial IQ, mindset, physical and relationship capital. Whether you're earning $100,000 or $75,000 a year, this episode discusses how life choices affect both your lifespan and financial freedom.

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