The Terry Knight Show: Business, Real Estate And Health

Terry Knight
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Welcome to The Terry Knight Show — the podcast where entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers reveal how they built wealth, scaled businesses, and created lasting success. We cover business growth, real estate investing, AI automation, financial freedom, health optimization, and faith-driven leadership. Guests include 8- and 9-figure earners, founders who sold companies for millions, and experts in wealth-building strategies. 🙏 “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” – 2 Samuel 22:33 Subscribe to learn how to build wealth, grow your business, and level up your life—faith-first. For inquiries email media@terryknight.com

  1. Sep 15

    From 75 Houses to 40+ Self Storage Facilities — Scott Meyers

    What if you could replace tenant headaches with predictable cash flow—and scale from your first storage deal to a portfolio using proven playbooks? If you’re grinding on single-family or small multifamily and not seeing freedom, this episode shows how to pivot into self-storage: where underwriting is cleaner, operations are simpler, and value-add levers (rents, occupancy, ancillary income, expansions) compound faster—so you can hit your freedom number with fewer moving parts. Learn the first-deal blueprint: how Scott found a mom-and-pop facility, underwrote it, added trucks/locks/boxes/billboard income, expanded units, and turned ~$10K/mo cash flow into a launchpad.Get the financing & scale map: SBA for beginners, when to refinance vs. sell, attracting private equity, and why “bigger is easier” for management and returnsSteal the ops stack: when to run unmanned vs. staffed, which PMS/tools to use, market selection (3–5 mile trade areas), and a checklist to avoid overpaying and validate demand. Hit play now to grab Scott’s step-by-step path from first facility to fund-worthy portfolio—and walk away with a practical checklist you can use to underwrite your next storage deal tonight. Follow and connect with Scott Meyers on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/ website: http://selfstorageinvesting.com/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

    From 75 Houses to 40+ Self Storage Facilities — Scott Meyers

  2. Jul 28

    How to Buy a Small Business: SBA Loans, Investors, and Leaving Your W-2 | Josh Wilson

    What if you could leave your W-2 job by buying an already profitable small business—even without having millions of dollars in the bank?Starting a business from scratch can mean years of finding customers, building systems, hiring employees, and operating without predictable income. In this episode, Josh Wilson explains how ordinary professionals can reduce that risk by acquiring established businesses with existing revenue, experienced teams, and proven customer demand. He also breaks down how SBA financing, seller financing, investors, a disciplined buy box, and a clear post-closing strategy can help you move from employee to business owner without blindly chasing deals. Learn how to create a buy box that filters out risky businesses and keeps you focused on opportunities that match your financial goals, experience, and desired lifestyle.Understand how buyers can combine SBA loans, seller financing, and investor capital to acquire established companies without personally funding the entire down payment.Discover how to evaluate the seller’s involvement, management team, customer concentration, cash flow, and post-closing workload before making an offer. Play this episode now to learn the practical framework Josh Wilson uses to find, finance, and acquire profitable small businesses that can replace a W-2 income and create long-term freedom. Follow and connect with Josh Wilson on Social Media! https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilson_smbmarket Sign Up For SMB Market: https://smbmarket.com/ Use Code: MONTHFREE (1 month FREE!) Follow Me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_

    How to Buy a Small Business: SBA Loans, Investors, and Leaving Your W-2 | Josh Wilson

  3. Jun 16

    From Tech to Boutique Hotels: Gideon Spencer’s 95%-Automated STR Playbook

    Want to learn how a tech founder went from a fourplex to boutique hotels—using a “mentor flywheel” to land off-market deals with little prior hotel experience? If you’re stuck between buying another STR or making the leap to commercial assets, this episode shows how to de-risk boutique hotels: where to source deals (on- and off-market), how to leverage baby-boomer sellers and seller financing, and which automations (PMS, staff-light ops, contactless check-in) turn small teams into high-margin operations. A step-by-step on the mentor flywheel: attract operators, add value first, and convert guidance into true equity partnerships.The deal pipeline breakdown: broker relationships, CoStar/tax-roll targeting, bird dogs, pricing when financials are messy, and pushing terms that actually pencil.The operations playbook: 95% automation from booking to turnover, direct bookings vs. OTAs, Google Ads + UGC influencers, and when to choose appreciation over cash flow. Press play now to grab Gideon’s boutique hotel starter kit—his real templates for sourcing, underwriting, and automating your first hotel so you can scale beyond STRs with confidence. Follow and connect with Gideon Spencer on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/gideonspencer_/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

    From Tech to Boutique Hotels: Gideon Spencer’s 95%-Automated STR Playbook

  4. May 5

    From 5 Beds to 17 Facilities: Scaling Residential Assisted Living| Serg Lupescu

    Could you build recession-resistant cash flow—while serving seniors—starting from a single five-bed home? If you’re tired of fragile plays (Airbnb policy swings, fad hustles, thin margins) and want a purpose-driven business with durable demand, this episode shows how assisted living can become your focused, scalable lane—whether you operate yourself or invest passively alongside proven operators. Learn the real unit economics and operations—average profit per facility, payor mix (private pay & Medicaid), and the simple residency agreement protections most newcomers miss.Get a step-by-step path from first five-bed home to multi-facility portfolio, including SOPs, staffing, and how Serg avoided “shiny object syndrome” to scale to 17 facilities.Discover passive entry options (syndications), how deals are sourced below replacement cost, and the returns and hold periods Serg targets—plus red flags from the $20k and six-figure scams he overcame. Press play now to hear Serg’s exact numbers, first-year mistakes, and the three moves he’d use today to start—or invest in—your first assisted living facility. Follow and connect with Serg Lupescu on Social Media! Website: https://theassistedlivingcommunity.com/ http://instagram.com/serg.lupescu youtube.com/@serg_lupescu?si=IWGnzFdMn9WW3xzF Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

    From 5 Beds to 17 Facilities: Scaling Residential Assisted Living| Serg Lupescu

  5. Apr 14

    Multifamily Investing: From Pizza Shop to 1,900 Units (How to Scale with Partners, Capital & Systems) | Gino Barbaro

    What if you could go from “pizza guy” to 1,900+ multifamily units—without starting rich—and still build a real legacy for your family?If you’re grinding a job, feel stuck trading time for money, or think real estate is “only for people with capital,” this episode hits the real problem: your identity, your money beliefs, and your value. Gino breaks down how he transitioned from a family pizzeria to multifamily by learning the business, partnering smart, and building a repeatable framework—so you can stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start moving with a plan. Learn how Gino scaled from a first triplex to 700 units in 5 years, including the deal-by-deal progression that made it possible.Discover how to get into deals without big money by creating leverage through skills (deal finding, underwriting, operations, capital raising) and value-based partnerships.Steal the wealth-building loop: cash flow to leave your job, equity to stay out, plus how refinancing/selling fits into a long-term portfolio strategy. Hit play now and walk away with a clear blueprint for how to build your first real multifamily path—starting with the exact skills, value, and deal structure you can copy immediately. Follow and connect with Gino Barbaro on Social Media! Website: https://barbaro360.com/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

    Multifamily Investing: From Pizza Shop to 1,900 Units (How to Scale with Partners, Capital & Systems) | Gino Barbaro

  6. Apr 9

    Amazon FBA Product Research: Stop Selling $20 Items — Pick High-Margin Products and Build a Real Brand | Neil Twa

    Are you building an Amazon brand… or are you about to die slow selling $20 products with $4 profit? If you’ve been chasing “low price + high volume” on Amazon (or you’re tempted by supplements because they seem like easy money), this episode is the wake-up call. Neil breaks down why thin margins get you crushed by ads, returns, and competition—and why the real win is building a brand portfolio around higher-priced products with real net profit. If you want Amazon income that actually scales (instead of a stressful side hustle that bleeds cash), this directly solves the trap most sellers fall into. Learn the profit rules Neil uses to filter winners—why $12+ profit per unit (often $12–$150) beats “cheap product” volume every time.Understand why Amazon’s buying behavior favors higher AOV / higher price points and how that translates into stronger brand trust and repeat purchases.Avoid the fastest Amazon failure lanes—why supplements, electronics, and apparel burn sellers (and what to sell instead), plus the “stay in your niche” lesson from Terry’s real FBA story. Hit play now and use this episode as your product filter—so you stop gambling on low-margin junk and start picking Amazon products that can actually fund a real brand.

    Amazon FBA Product Research: Stop Selling $20 Items — Pick High-Margin Products and Build a Real Brand | Neil Twa

  7. Mar 31

    Fractional CFO: Grow a Small Business Without Copying Competitors (Compelling Offers + Conversion Formula) | Michael Barbarita

    What if the fastest way to grow your business isn’t working harder—but doing the one thing your competitors refuse to do?If you’re running a business (or about to buy one) and feel like you’re stuck in a crowded market where everyone looks the same, this episode is your playbook. Michael breaks down how he scaled companies, why he had an “epic failure” by copying competitors, and the specific strategies that make price irrelevant—so you can stand out, convert more customers, and scale with confidence. Learn the exact “risk reversal” move that helped grow a retail business from $2.5M to $8M, and why customers rarely abuse a strong guarantee.Get Michael’s Conversion Formula (problem → solution → proof → compelling offer) so you can craft marketing that pulls prospects in instead of chasing them.Discover the five components of a compelling offer that shifts buyers away from price-shopping and toward saying “yes” faster. Press play now and steal Michael’s competitor-crushing blueprint so you can upgrade your offer, messaging, and growth strategy before your market gets even noisier. Follow and connect with Michael Barbarita on Social Media! Website: https://www.nextstepcfo.net/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

    Fractional CFO: Grow a Small Business Without Copying Competitors (Compelling Offers + Conversion Formula) | Michael Barbarita

  8. Mar 17

    Boxing Mindset for Men: Rite of Passage, Faith & Becoming a Better Man w/ Gavin Topp

    What if the key to becoming a better husband, father, and leader was hidden inside the mindset of a world-ranked fighter? In a world where modern men are struggling with identity, leadership, and purpose, Gavin Topp shares how his journey from addiction to becoming the 12th-ranked boxer in the world—and now a leader of over 3,000 men—can help you rise above mediocrity and reclaim your mission. Whether you're stuck in a rut or simply want to lead with more courage, this episode gives you the raw, spiritual, and strategic roadmap. Discover the 2 life-changing lessons Gavin learned from his parents' business failures and boxing career that you can apply to life and leadership today.Learn how to take a personal inventory to grow your marriage, faith, and finances without losing yourself.Hear how Gavin built a global movement that helps men transition from passivity to purpose using fight-based rites of passage. Press play now and unlock the courage, clarity, and faith to step into the next season of your life like a man on a mission. Follow and connect with Gaviin Topp on Social Media! Website: http://gavintopp.com/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

    Boxing Mindset for Men: Rite of Passage, Faith & Becoming a Better Man w/ Gavin Topp
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Welcome to The Terry Knight Show — the podcast where entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers reveal how they built wealth, scaled businesses, and created lasting success. We cover business growth, real estate investing, AI automation, financial freedom, health optimization, and faith-driven leadership. Guests include 8- and 9-figure earners, founders who sold companies for millions, and experts in wealth-building strategies. 🙏 “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” – 2 Samuel 22:33 Subscribe to learn how to build wealth, grow your business, and level up your life—faith-first. For inquiries email media@terryknight.com

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