The Diversify Show with Eric Lindsey

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Looking for inspiration to elevate your business journey and personal development? Join us on the Diversify Show, where we spotlight high achievers who have successfully built businesses, investment portfolios, real estate businesses, and achieved massive success within various industries ranging from sports to academia. We place a strong concentration on the "how-to" side of things and personal development so that we can share in their success within our own lives as well. Tune in for expert interviews, practical tips, and the motivation you need to thrive as a high achiever.

  1. How a PhD Engineer Mastered Real Estate Syndication — With Dr. Jason L. Williams

    3D AGO

    How a PhD Engineer Mastered Real Estate Syndication — With Dr. Jason L. Williams

    Dr. Jason L. Williams | Multifamily Syndicator --- Know Your Numbers Before You Buy Accurate numbers beat a perfect market every time. A deal can work at any rate if your business plan is built around real numbers. The investors who get hurt are the ones making assumptions that do not match reality. --- Protecting Yourself From Property Tax Increases Texas is a non-disclosure state — the county can reassess your taxes based on your loan amount after closing. Jason keeps a property tax advisor in his corner who fights on his behalf and only gets paid on what they save him. Protecting your margins after closing matters just as much as underwriting before you buy. --- Navigating Interest Rates Without Timing the Market Jason adjusts his offer price to match current rates. If a deal does not work at today's number he finds the price that does and negotiates from there. Time in the market always beats timing the market. --- Moonlight Coaching Round — Dr. Jason L. Williams For New Investors:Identify your role in a syndication — underwriting, capital raising, or asset management — and go deep on that area first. Balancing Business and Life:Get your family involved. When they understand the business, work and life become a shared mission instead of a constant conflict. Starting With Little Time or No Money:Find the time. Jason's wife drove two hours to Dallas after work for networking events and drove back the same night. If you want it badly enough you will find a way. Why Passive Investing Is So Powerful:Depreciation, cost segregation, cash flow, and the 1031 exchange give real estate advantages few asset classes can match. With leverage, doubling your capital in five years is realistic. --- Book Recommended for Active and Passive Investors Who Not How — Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. Know your superpower. Partner with people whose strengths fill your gaps. --- Connect with Dr. Jason L. Williams Website: ironcladunderwriting.comPodcast: Ironclad Underwriting Podcast — YouTube, Spotify, Apple --- Listen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey. 👉 Mastermind Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations Free e-book: https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Website: https://moonlightcre.com/Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationLearn more: https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey Financial security over job security — always. #RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

    28 min
  2. The Lawn Care Hustle That Turned Into an 8-Figure Exit and $30M Startup

    6D AGO

    The Lawn Care Hustle That Turned Into an 8-Figure Exit and $30M Startup

    If you want to keep your job or business while building a real estate portfolio, join these channels. 👉 The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle Mastermind And Underwriting Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/ 👉 YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations Build financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business. How do you go from mowing lawns as a teenager to building and selling an 8-figure landscaping company and then launching a $30M tech platform? In this episode, Eric Lindsey sits down with Brian Clayton, founder and CEO of GreenPal — often called the “Uber for lawn care.” Brian shares how he started mowing yards as a teenager after his dad pushed him to get off the couch, eventually growing that small side hustle into a multimillion-dollar landscaping company that was later acquired. He now runs GreenPal, a nationwide platform connecting hundreds of thousands of homeowners with lawn care professionals while using technology and AI to modernize one of the oldest service industries. During the conversation, Brian breaks down: • How he grew a lawn care business step-by-step like levels in a video game• The three key buckets every entrepreneur must focus on: working in the business, on the business, and on yourself• Why personal development and constant learning are essential for founders• How AI is transforming small businesses and increasing productivity• The importance of sales, action, and solving problems at the root cause• Advice for starting a business with little money Brian also explains how GreenPal works today and how entrepreneurs can think about scaling, systems, and building businesses that can eventually be sold. If you're building a business, running a side hustle, or learning how to scale and automate operations, this episode is packed with practical insights. 📚 Free E-Book: An Introduction Into Apartment Syndicationhttps://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/ 🌐 Websitehttps://moonlightcre.com 📅 Schedule a Call With Eric Lindseyhttps://calendly.com/moonlightequitie... 🔗 Learn More About Eric Lindseyhttps://linktr.ee/ericlindsey #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Startups #AI #SideHustle #BusinessGrowth #GreenPal #RealEstate #EntrepreneurLife

    50 min
  3. How a PhD Engineer Built a Real Estate Portfolio on the Side of His W2 — and Retired in 15 Years

    MAR 13

    How a PhD Engineer Built a Real Estate Portfolio on the Side of His W2 — and Retired in 15 Years

    Dr. Jason L. Williams | Former R&D Chemical Engineer | Multifamily Syndicator | Mobile Home Community Developer Growing Up Around Real EstateJason watched his father buy properties around town and felt ownership pride before he ever had his name on a deed. That early exposure planted the seed that grew into a full portfolio built on the side of a demanding engineering career. His First Property in Grad SchoolJason bought his first house in graduate school knowing from day one it would become a rental. He still owns it today and has refinanced it multiple times to fund future investments.You do not need to be wealthy to start. You need a strategy and the discipline to execute it. 15 Years of Building While Working Full TimeJason spent over 15 years as an R&D engineer while quietly growing his portfolio on the side. He hired a property manager from day one, used vacation days to close deals, and kept his investing low key at work to avoid moonlighting conflicts.He never let his W2 suffer. And his portfolio never stopped growing. How He Scaled Without a Large SalaryLiving in one of the lowest cost of living cities in the country, Jason's engineering salary was not as large as most people assumed. Instead of waiting to save a full down payment every time, he used the BRRRR strategy — pulling equity out of existing properties to fund the next purchase. He once walked away from the title company with $18,000 in his pocket after a cash out refinance.Recycling capital is how everyday professionals build portfolios without a massive income. The Layoff That Became a LaunchpadIn 2022 Jason's company announced they were relocating to Houston and laying him off. He had already made up his mind to quit. He negotiated a consulting contract that paid him for 20 hours a month whether he worked or not, hit his 15 year mark, and walked away for good.When your portfolio is built right — a layoff is not a crisis. It is a green light. Listen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey.👉 Mastermind Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealestatesidehustleoperationsFree e-book — An Introduction to Apartment Syndication:https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Connect with Eric Lindsey:https://moonlightcre.com/https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationhttps://linktr.ee/ericlindseyFinancial security over job security — always.#RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

    30 min
  4. This 21-year-old went from bussing tables to flipping 80 homes a year — and he did it without waiting for the perfect moment.

    MAR 6

    This 21-year-old went from bussing tables to flipping 80 homes a year — and he did it without waiting for the perfect moment.

    Donovan Camarotti started with a busboy job, launched a car detailing hustle, and used every dollar as a stepping stone into real estate.His first flip — a beachside condo — netted him $27,000.He never looked back.Today at 21, Donovan has completed over 100 transactions and runs a fix-and-flip operation doing roughly 80 homes a year in Florida with a lean team of 10. How He Funds His DealsDonovan didn't use his own money to scale.He built relationships with private lenders at local real estate meetups and REIAs.Private investors now fund 100% of his deals in exchange for a fixed interest rate — not equity.He keeps all the upside and gets into deals with little to no money out of pocket. Recent Deal Snapshot Bought: $680,000 — a weird layout most buyers passed onRenovated: $95,000 — turned an awkward space into a stunning master suiteSold: $980,000 — cash buyer, no inspection, closed in under a monthNet Profit: Well over six figures His Best Advice for New InvestorsEverything costs more than you think — overestimate every expense.Hire a bookkeeper first — know your real numbers on every single deal.Use stepping stones — skills, savings, real estate, repeat.Invest in mentorship — compress 20 years of learning into 4 or 5.If you are young and single, go all in now so you can be present later. Book Recommended for Active and Passive InvestorsRich Dad Poor Dad — the book that started it all for Donovan. Connect with DonovanInstagram and Facebook: @CamarottiHomesWebsite: ⁠CamHomes.com⁠ Listen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey.If this added value to your life, leave us a five-star review and share this with someone who needs to hear it. If you want to keep your job or business while building a real estate portfolio, join these channels.👉 The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle Mastermind And Underwriting Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/⁠👉 YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations⁠Build financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business. Free Resource:Click the link below to download our free e-book: "An Introduction to Apartment Syndication"⁠https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/⁠Connect with Eric Lindsey:Website: ⁠https://moonlightcre.com/⁠Schedule a call with Eric: ⁠https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation⁠Learn more about Eric Lindsey: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey⁠ Financial security over job security — always. #RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

    32 min
  5. How Julie Knight Partnered With the City to Build Homes While Working Full-Time

    FEB 28

    How Julie Knight Partnered With the City to Build Homes While Working Full-Time

    High-income professional or business owner? If you want to learn how to properly underwrite Commercial Real Estate before buying your first deal, join our free Monday underwriting mastermind (8–10 PM CST) We’re Moonlighters — building real estate on the side of our careers and businesses. Join here:⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSNvA5aDp/⁠ Julie Knight is building real estate alongside her career — not in place of it.By day, she works in public sector economic development. By night and on weekends, she builds rental properties and long-term partnerships. In 2021, she made a pivotal shift: instead of selling a home when relocating, she chose to rent it. That decision shifted her mindset from housing to wealth building. Julie bought her first home in 2013 and later sold it — a move she regretted. In 2019, when relocating again, she kept the property as a rental. What she did:• Hired a property manager immediately• Rented the home within weeks• Stayed focused on her nine-to-five• Committed to buying at least one property per year starting in 2021 She later purchased a rental in Montgomery, Alabama for $138,000 (20% down). It rents for about $1,400 per month. Why Montgomery?• Deep market familiarity• Strong demand (colleges and military)• Lower prices• Landlord-friendly laws She used her W-2 income to fund the investment. Julie works full-time, mostly remote. Her reality:• Evenings and weekends• ~5 hours of sleep• Early information overload• Strong discipline She sees this as a short-term sacrifice for long-term freedom. Key principles:• Protect job performance• Focus on the next best move• Avoid past mistakes• Think long-term Investing from DC/Maryland into Alabama, she relied on:• A property manager who was also a broker• 20+ years of local experience• A strong contractor network Trusted partnerships made long-distance investing possible. Julie stresses discipline over speed. Her advice:• Live below your means• Track spending• Separate fixed vs. discretionary costs• Measure net worth She also recommends partnering to lower entry barriers. “What gets measured gets improved.” Beyond rentals, she invests through partnerships and development. For passive investors:• Vet operators thoroughly• Understand underwriting• Prioritize character and alignment “You’re not just choosing a deal — you’re trusting someone with your reputation.” Dare to Lead – Brené Brown Leadership and emotional discipline matter in real estate and partnerships. • Use your W-2 as your acquisition engine• Turn relocations into wealth decisions• Invest where you have insight• Build aligned partnerships• Choose consistency over intensity Julie Knight is still working full-time — building steadily, one property at a time. Financial security is built with discipline. Free Resource: Click the link below to download our free e-book:“An Introduction to Apartment Syndication”⁠https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/⁠ Connect with Eric Lindsey: Website:⁠https://moonlightcre.com/⁠ Schedule a call with Eric:⁠https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation⁠ Learn more about Eric Lindsey:⁠https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey⁠

    19 min
  6. How Julie Knight Is Buying Real Estate While Working Full-Time and Building a Long-Term Portfolio

    FEB 26

    How Julie Knight Is Buying Real Estate While Working Full-Time and Building a Long-Term Portfolio

    High-income professional or business owner? If you want to learn how to properly underwrite Commercial Real Estate before buying your first deal, join our free Monday underwriting mastermind (8–10 PM CST) We’re Moonlighters — building real estate on the side of our careers and businesses. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSNvA5aDp/ Julie Knight is building real estate alongside her career — not in place of it. By day, she works in public sector economic development. By night and on weekends, she builds rental properties and long-term partnerships. In 2021, she made a pivotal shift: instead of selling a home when relocating, she chose to rent it. That decision shifted her mindset from housing to wealth building. Julie bought her first home in 2013 and later sold it — a move she regretted. In 2019, when relocating again, she kept the property as a rental. What she did: • Hired a property manager immediately • Rented the home within weeks • Stayed focused on her nine-to-five • Committed to buying at least one property per year starting in 2021 She later purchased a rental in Montgomery, Alabama for $138,000 (20% down). It rents for about $1,400 per month. Why Montgomery? • Deep market familiarity • Strong demand (colleges and military) • Lower prices • Landlord-friendly laws She used her W-2 income to fund the investment. Julie works full-time, mostly remote. Her reality: • Evenings and weekends • ~5 hours of sleep • Early information overload • Strong discipline She sees this as a short-term sacrifice for long-term freedom. Key principles: • Protect job performance • Focus on the next best move • Avoid past mistakes • Think long-term Investing from DC/Maryland into Alabama, she relied on: • A property manager who was also a broker • 20+ years of local experience • A strong contractor network Trusted partnerships made long-distance investing possible. Julie stresses discipline over speed. Her advice: • Live below your means • Track spending • Separate fixed vs. discretionary costs • Measure net worth She also recommends partnering to lower entry barriers. “What gets measured gets improved.” Beyond rentals, she invests through partnerships and development. For passive investors: • Vet operators thoroughly • Understand underwriting • Prioritize character and alignment “You’re not just choosing a deal — you’re trusting someone with your reputation.” Dare to Lead – Brené Brown Leadership and emotional discipline matter in real estate and partnerships. • Use your W-2 as your acquisition engine • Turn relocations into wealth decisions • Invest where you have insight • Build aligned partnerships • Choose consistency over intensity Julie Knight is still working full-time — building steadily, one property at a time. Financial security is built with discipline. Free Resource: Click the link below to download our free e-book: “An Introduction to Apartment Syndication” https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/ Connect with Eric Lindsey: Website: https://moonlightcre.com/ Schedule a call with Eric: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation Learn more about Eric Lindsey: https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey

    22 min
  7. The Lawn Care Hustle That Turned Into an 8-Figure Exit and $30 Startup

    FEB 15

    The Lawn Care Hustle That Turned Into an 8-Figure Exit and $30 Startup

    If you want to keep your job or business while building a real estate portfolio, join these channels. 👉 The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle Mastermind And Underwriting Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/ 👉 YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations Build financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business. How do you go from mowing lawns as a teenager to building and selling an 8-figure landscaping company and then launching a $30M tech platform? In this episode, Eric Lindsey sits down with Brian Clayton, founder and CEO of GreenPal — often called the “Uber for lawn care.” Brian shares how he started mowing yards as a teenager after his dad pushed him to get off the couch, eventually growing that small side hustle into a multimillion-dollar landscaping company that was later acquired. He now runs GreenPal, a nationwide platform connecting hundreds of thousands of homeowners with lawn care professionals while using technology and AI to modernize one of the oldest service industries. During the conversation, Brian breaks down: • How he grew a lawn care business step-by-step like levels in a video game• The three key buckets every entrepreneur must focus on: working in the business, on the business, and on yourself• Why personal development and constant learning are essential for founders• How AI is transforming small businesses and increasing productivity• The importance of sales, action, and solving problems at the root cause• Advice for starting a business with little money Brian also explains how GreenPal works today and how entrepreneurs can think about scaling, systems, and building businesses that can eventually be sold. If you're building a business, running a side hustle, or learning how to scale and automate operations, this episode is packed with practical insights. 📚 Free E-Book: An Introduction Into Apartment Syndicationhttps://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/ 🌐 Websitehttps://moonlightcre.com 📅 Schedule a Call With Eric Lindseyhttps://calendly.com/moonlightequitie... 🔗 Learn More About Eric Lindseyhttps://linktr.ee/ericlindsey #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Startups #AI #SideHustle #BusinessGrowth #GreenPal #RealEstate #EntrepreneurLife

    50 min
  8. Build financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business.

    FEB 15

    Build financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business.

    If you want to keep your job or business while building a real estate portfolio, join these channels. 👉 The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle Mastermind And Underwriting Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/ 👉 YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Realestatesidehustleoperations Build financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business. How do you go from mowing lawns as a teenager to building and selling an 8-figure landscaping company and then launching a $30M tech platform? In this episode, Eric Lindsey sits down with Brian Clayton, founder and CEO of GreenPal — often called the “Uber for lawn care.” Brian shares how he started mowing yards as a teenager after his dad pushed him to get off the couch, eventually growing that small side hustle into a multimillion-dollar landscaping company that was later acquired. He now runs GreenPal, a nationwide platform connecting hundreds of thousands of homeowners with lawn care professionals while using technology and AI to modernize one of the oldest service industries. During the conversation, Brian breaks down: • How he grew a lawn care business step-by-step like levels in a video game• The three key buckets every entrepreneur must focus on: working in the business, on the business, and on yourself• Why personal development and constant learning are essential for founders• How AI is transforming small businesses and increasing productivity• The importance of sales, action, and solving problems at the root cause• Advice for starting a business with little money Brian also explains how GreenPal works today and how entrepreneurs can think about scaling, systems, and building businesses that can eventually be sold. If you're building a business, running a side hustle, or learning how to scale and automate operations, this episode is packed with practical insights. 📚 Free E-Book: An Introduction Into Apartment Syndicationhttps://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/ 🌐 Websitehttps://moonlightcre.com 📅 Schedule a Call With Eric Lindseyhttps://calendly.com/moonlightequitie... 🔗 Learn More About Eric Lindseyhttps://linktr.ee/ericlindsey #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Startups #AI #SideHustle #BusinessGrowth #GreenPal #RealEstate #EntrepreneurLife

    50 min
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Looking for inspiration to elevate your business journey and personal development? Join us on the Diversify Show, where we spotlight high achievers who have successfully built businesses, investment portfolios, real estate businesses, and achieved massive success within various industries ranging from sports to academia. We place a strong concentration on the "how-to" side of things and personal development so that we can share in their success within our own lives as well. Tune in for expert interviews, practical tips, and the motivation you need to thrive as a high achiever.

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