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Sept. 12, 2025

From Delhi to Digital Fashion: Samarth Bhalla on Startups, Impact VC,…

In this episode of The Stash Cast , I sit down with Samarth Bhalla , operator-turned-investor and founder of Trevi , a fashion-tech AI startup that’s reimagining how we shop, dress, and engage with brands. Samarth shares his ...

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Sept. 5, 2025

Tokenizing Real Assets: Brian Esposito on Unlocking Liquidity in Comm…

In this episode, Brian Esposito — founder of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises and CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals (DLMI) — shares how he's helping bring institutional credibility and scale to tokenization. We explore: * Why $7T...

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Aug. 29, 2025

Designing for the Real World: Ivan Klyzhenko on Building Better SaaS …

In this episode of The Stash Cast , host Stash sits down with Ivan Klyzhenko , founder of a global SaaS product design agency, to talk about what it really takes to build great software for real businesses — not just shiny st...

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Aug. 22, 2025

From Analyst to Acquirer: Carter Olles on Launching Nautilus and Navi…

In this episode, Carter Olles, co-founder of Nautilus, unpacks his journey from leading nearly $1B in real estate transactions at MLG to launching his own firm. We dive into how Carter evaluates deals quickly and conservative...

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Aug. 15, 2025

Rewiring Real Estate: Lee Hoffman on Reinventing Building Tech with R…

In this episode of The Stash Cast , we sit down with Lee Hoffman — a seasoned entrepreneur and the co-founder of Runwise , the company transforming how buildings operate. Lee shares his journey from startup failures to buildi...

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Aug. 8, 2025

From Ancestry to AI: John Reilly's PropTech Journey

In this personal and tech-forward episode of The Stash Cast , host Stash dives into heritage, hustle, and high-tech with John Reilly — a seasoned investment banker turned CEO of PGE Inc. John opens the show with a powerful lo...

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June 3, 2025

S2 EP 15: Inside the Mind of a Multifamily Brokerage Leader | The Sta…

🎙️ Stash Cast with Lee Kiser | Inside the Mind of a Multifamily Brokerage Leader 🏢 In this episode of Stash Cast , we sit down with Lee Kiser , Co-Founder, Principal, and Managing Broker at Kiser Group , for a wide-ranging, c...

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May 28, 2025

S2 EP 14: Cracking the Code of Real Estate Growth | The Stash Cast wi…

In this insightful episode of Stash Cast, host Stash sits down with John Wijtenburg to unpack his journey through the financial crisis, commercial real estate, and building scalable businesses. John shares hard-earned wisdom ...

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May 21, 2025

S2 EP 13: The Startup Maze: How to Navigate Funding, Co-Founders, and…

🚀 How Not to Screw Up Your Startup – Hard-Earned Advice from VC Andrew Ackerman In this episode of Stash Cast , Andrew Ackerman is back with raw, practical startup advice drawn from 70+ investments, 100+ coached founders, and...

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May 14, 2025

S2 EP 12: Why Discipline Matters More Than Passion | The Stash Cast f…

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Jake and Stash dive deep into the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, mental health, and staying authentic in the creator economy. From navigating the chaos of brand building to the d...

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May 7, 2025

S2 EP 11: Unlocking U.S. Real Estate for Global Investors | The Stash…

Unlocking U.S. Real Estate for Global Investors | Stash Cast ft. Amresh Singh of HomeAbroad 🎙 In this episode of Stash Cast, Stash Geleszinski sits down with Amresh Singh, founder and CEO of HomeAbroad, to unpack how he's ope...

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April 30, 2025

S2 EP 10: Inside the Evolution of Multifamily Brokerage | The Stash C…

Inside the Evolution of Multifamily Brokerage | The Stash Cast with George Tikijian In this episode of The Stash Cast , Stash sits down with George Tikijian — a commercial real estate veteran with 40+ years of experience — to...

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April 23, 2025

S2 EP 9: Million-Dollar Negotiation Tips from an $8B CRE Broker

From $8B in Sales to a Legacy of Integrity: How Michael Bull Built a Commercial Real Estate Empire In this episode of Stash Cast, we sit down with the legendary Michael Bull — founder of Bull Realty, host of America’s Commerc...

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April 16, 2025

S2 EP 8: Escaping the 9–5: Karl Krauskopf's Road to Multifamily Real …

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Karl Krakoff shares his journey from healthcare strategy executive to multifamily real estate operator in Washington State. With over 100 units under management, Karl walks us through how he...

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April 9, 2025

S2 EP 7: Multifamily Market Meltdown or Opportunity? 2024 Insights wi…

Multifamily Market Meltdown or Opportunity? 2024 Insights with Ryan Smyth Ryan Smyth is back for his second appearance on Stash Cast—and he’s bringing sharp insights on the current real estate market, investment strategies, a...

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April 2, 2025

S2 EP 6: Missile-Proof Homes: The Tech Florida Builders Shouldn't Ign…

Revolutionizing Housing with Steel Frame & Mag Board | Stash Cast with Keith Lewis 🏡 In this episode of Stash Cast, we sit down with Keith Lewis, founder of the Carbon Neutral Growth Fund, to explore an innovative approach to...

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March 27, 2025

S2 EP 5 : Tax Code Demystified & The Slow Man’s 1031 Exchange: Wealth…

In this episode, Stash Geleszinski sits down with tax lawyer and real estate investor Brian Boyd to dive deep into how boring investments like real estate, tax strategy, and whole life insurance can lead to financial freedom....

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March 25, 2025

S2 EP 4: Mastering Resilience in Life & Business with David Atkinson

In this episode of Stash Cast, I sit down with David Atkinson, a tech entrepreneur, real estate investor, and brain cancer survivor, to discuss The Resiliency Code—a powerful framework designed to help high performers overcom...

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Feb. 19, 2025

S2 EP 3: Building Success in Brokerage: A Deep Dive with Bob Knakal 🎙️

Building Success in Real Estate Brokerage with Bob Knakal | The Stash Cast 🎙️ In this episode of The Stash Cast , legendary broker Bob Knakal shares his journey from co-founding Massey Knakal to launching BKREA . With over 30...

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Feb. 13, 2025

S2 EP 2: Breaking Ground: Jason Koehn on Real Estate Wins, Risks, and…

The Stash Cast with Jason Koehn | Multifamily Real Estate, Development, & Market Insights In this episode of Stash Cast, Jason Koehn, President of Albion Residential, shares his journey from the military to leading a top-tier...

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Feb. 12, 2025

S2 EP 1: Revolutionizing Property Maintenance with AI – Stash Cast ft…

Welcome back to Stash Cast! In this episode, I sit down with Guillermo Salazar, CEO of Iris CX, a prop-tech innovator changing the game in property maintenance. 🚀Guillermo shares his journey from consulting and centralizing m...

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Jan. 31, 2025

Building Legacies & Transforming Spaces with Jose Castrejon

What does it take to turn dirt into a thriving, vibrant space? In this episode of StashCast , host Stash dives deep with Jose Castrejon, President of MSP Design, to uncover the art and science behind landscape architecture, u...

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Jan. 28, 2025

Tech-Driven Transformation with Jeff Roberts

In this episode of Stash Cast, host Stash Geleszinski dives into the intersection of technology and business strategy with Jeff Roberts, founder of Innovation Vista and a seasoned IT leader turned consultant. Explore Jeff’s j...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Unlocking Real Estate Investment with AI: A Conversation with Adam Ha…

In this episode of The StashCast, Stash Geleszinski sits down with Adam Harari, founder of PropTrends.io, to discuss how AI is revolutionizing the real estate investment landscape. Adam introduces PropTrends.io, a cutting-edg...

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