Episodes

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Logan Freeman shares how he’s redefining the way commercial real estate deals get done. With over $400M in transactions, Logan is not just a broker—he’s a marketer, operator, and elite performer. He breaks down his innovative “Spotlight Strategy” for launching deals like product campaigns, using omnichannel marketing, AI tools, and transparency to generate maximum exposure and drive results. We also dig into how Logan manages a diverse portfolio of multifamily...

In this episode of The Stash Cast, we sit down with Wyatt, founder of Apsis Labs, a dev shop built for startup founders navigating the early stages of building their product. Wyatt shares the story of how Apsis Labs started from a simple idea between friends and grew into a trusted partner for startups in PropTech, HealthTech, and regulated industries. We dig into: * Why non-technical founders often waste time and money on the wrong tech * The limitations of AI tools and offshore development ...

Vidar Hokstad is a Norwegian technologist, entrepreneur, and DevOps consultant with over 30 years of hands-on startup experience. From launching one of Norway’s first internet service providers at 19 to building tablet computers years before the iPad, Vidar has been at the forefront of tech innovation — and has the scars to prove it. In this candid conversation, Vidar shares hard-earned lessons from bootstrapping companies, enduring legal battles, navigating venture capital, scaling too early, ...

Ohio was once home to one of the most advanced Indigenous civilizations in North America — long before cities, kings, or colonists. In this episode, Dr. Brad Lepper, Senior Archaeologist at the Ohio History Connection, takes us deep into the world of the Hopewell culture — master builders of geometric earthworks, lunar calendars, and ceremonial centers. Discover what they built, how they lived, and what modern science is just now learning from these sacred sites. This is a public episode. If yo...

What happens when the systems meant to save you… fail you? After serving in the U.S. Navy, Rob Greene came home with invisible wounds—and no clear path to healing. When the VA told him to “fill out a form and wait 8 months,” Rob took an unconventional route: he sold everything, left the Western world, and set off to rebuild his life—mentally, physically, and spiritually. From building an eco-village in the jungles of the Philippines with Indigenous tribes…To studying yoga with Hindu monks in I...

What if the secret to stabilizing your multifamily property wasn’t your capital stack or CapEx—but your leasing team? In this episode of The Stash Cast, Peter Roisman, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rev Leasing, takes us on a journey from golf courses and sports agencies to PropTech innovation. We dive deep into the real drivers of NOI, the myths of self-leasing properties, and why leasing professionals are the most underappreciated asset in real estate. Peter shares how Rev Leasing evo...

In this episode of The Stash Cast, Ethan Hochberg, co-founder of Marketing Guys, breaks down how he and his partner went from tweeting about AI for fun to building a full-blown growth agency for tech brands — all powered by content, community, and grit. We talk about: * How Ethan built a 200M+ view content engine on Twitter/X * The myth of "hacking the algorithm" and why distribution beats content * Turning inbound traction into a real business (and real revenue) * Why small teams are more ...

In this episode of The StashCast, Joseph—co-founder of Allio Capital—joins the show to break down the evolution of investing from Wall Street to the living room. Joseph shares how his experience navigating financial institutions, geopolitical shocks, and macroeconomic cycles led him to build Allio Capital: a macro-investing platform designed to empower retail investors with institutional-grade tools. We talk about: * What macro investing actually is (and why it matters now more than ever) * T...

In one of the most vulnerable and powerful episodes of The Stash Cast, I sit down again with Dr. John A. King — speaker, poet, trauma recovery expert, and founder of the Phoenix Collective — to explore what it truly means to rebuild a life from the ashes. Dr. King shares how he survived childhood trafficking, reconnected with his Indigenous Australian roots in his 60s, and found the courage to embrace his identity as a writer and mentor. We dive into the power of inner alignment, redefining mas...

Clay Lehman has seen just about every corner of the real estate industry — from managing REO assets for hedge funds in the 2008 crisis to scaling and exiting a property management business, launching a title company, and now helping agents and brokers grow through AI and automation. In this episode of The Stash Cast, Clay shares:🏚️ Stories from the foreclosure trenches — and how he learned the business by doing🏢 Why property management is a “thankless job” — and still worth doing right📈 The e...

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 journey from consulting for Fortune 500 companies to building breakout Indian startups (including one now heading for IPO), and launching a virtual stylist powered by generative AI. Now an MBA at UCLA Anderson and a Portfolio Manager for its impact venture fund, he offers a un...

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 in maturing CRE debt poses massive risk — and opportunity * How security tokens can create liquidity for trapped LPs and stalled assets * Why gimmicky one-off token projects fail * His blueprint for a regulated token exchange tied to real-world assets * How tokenizati...

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 startups. Ivan shares his journey from writing code at 17 to leading high-impact UI/UX projects for ERP and CRM platforms in industries like healthcare, construction, fleet management, and real estate. They discuss: * Why “simple” design is often the most powerful * The impor...

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 conservatively, why many acquisitions go wrong, and his thesis for targeting high-quality, newer multifamily assets in the Midwest. He also shares thoughts on current market conditions, risk management, and the future of multifamily investing. A must-listen for anyone in real estate acq...

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 building a tech platform that powers over 10,000 buildings across the U.S., making them smarter, safer, and more energy-efficient. We dive into why real estate has been historically slow to adopt new tech, how Runwise cracked the code on affordable retrofits, and what it really tak...

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 look at his Irish ancestry, tracing the lineage of the O'Reilly clan back to kings, castles, and coat-of-arms lore. Then, he shifts gears and takes us on a journey through his eclectic career — from practicing Chinese medicine to building wealth management firms and leading in...

🎙️ 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, candid conversation about the evolution of multifamily real estate, building a values-based brokerage, and where the industry is headed. Lee shares his journey from founding a boutique real estate firm in Chicago with his wife to expanding across multiple states—inc...

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 from scaling an eight-property hotel portfolio to now helping real estate entrepreneurs break past growth ceilings. Whether you're in hospitality or any investment-focused business, John’s approach to systems, strategy, and mindset offers game-changing insights. ✅ Key Take...

🚀 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 two startup exits. He shares the real reason most founders fail—and what he’s doing about it with his new book A Novel Approach to Startups . 📘 This is not your average business book. Inspired by The Goal , Andrew’s novel delivers startup lessons through story, mak...

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 discipline required to stay consistent, this episode is a must-watch for creatives, business owners, and anyone chasing passion over paycheck. 🎙️ Key Topics Covered: The importance of consistency in building a brand Balancing creative work with business demands Navigating...

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 opening up the U.S. real estate market to foreign investors—and soon, to domestic ones too. Amresh shares how HomeAbroad acts as a one-stop shop for international investors, providing everything from AI-powered property searches and financing (even without U.S. credit history...

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 dive deep into the evolution of multifamily brokerage, entrepreneurship, and building a resilient real estate career. George shares his journey from nearly becoming a banker to accidentally falling into apartment sales, surviving the 1980s real estate crash, and eventually ...

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 Commercial Real Estate Show, and a powerhouse in brokerage, training, and thought leadership in CRE. Michael shares his story of building a firm rooted in integrity, breaking away from national firms to create a brokerage with a collaborative, client-first culture. We dig into hi...

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 transitioned from live-in flips to full-scale developments and value-add multifamily investments—while navigating the complexities of zoning laws, rent control, and managing operational expenses. 🎙️ Key Insights & Takeaways: 💼 Corporate Exit Strategy: Karl left a decade-l...