Invest Smarter Podcast

Simon Castillo
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The Invest Smarter is a podcast dedicated to providing insights on how to build wealth and create passive income streams through real estate investing, business and entrepreneurship so that you too can become a smarter investor. Released weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, The Invest Smarter Podcast is hosted by Simon Castillo. The show will feature commentary and interviews with real estate experts who share their experiences on their journey to financial freedom. 

  1. 1D AGO

    ISP 320: Friday Look Back - What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Real Estate Investing

    Episode 320: Friday Look Back - What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Real Estate Investing Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  7 Real Estate Lessons from watching Ted LassoWe have investment opportunities open and available NOW! www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available Download our FREE report on why multifamily investing makes senseIt’s a tough time to know how to best invest your capital Market volatility Are we on the verge of a larger financial crisis? Is the average person safe with their bank deposits? The importance of diversification in your portfolio  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

    11 min

  2. 4D AGO

    ISP 319: Owning Your Future By Taking Your Skills and Knowledge To The Next Level with Adam Carswell

    Episode 319: Owning Your Future By Taking Your Skills and Knowledge To The Next Level with Adam Carswell Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Adam Carswell Join our host Simon Castillo and Adam Carswell as they discuss: Raisemasters; Raising Capital misconception - “If you find a great deal, the money will follow.” Do you agree? The value of expanding your network through education; Building your business infrastructure; Leveraging your network with social media; Understanding the value and impact of using your unique voice; We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Adam J. Carswell is an Entrepreneur and Podcaster. He is a LinkedIn Power-Networker, and New Media Marketing Maverick. Adam’s expertise in communication sets him apart from the crowd. He is the Co-Founder of RaiseMasters, the #1 Mastermind for Elite Capital Raisers. Adam earned the moniker “The Voice of Liberty '' as the Master of Ceremonies at Liberland national events, and hosts the nation’s podcast; the Liberland Show. Over the years, Adam has interviewed industry leaders such as Grant and Elena Cardone, Doug Casey, Marc Faber, and Rick Rule. Adam is a former semi-pro basketball player, and was inducted into the hall of fame at his alma mater for his accomplishments on the court as well as on the track. In his spare time he is training to become a world class DJ. Connect with Adam Carswell:  Email: Adam@raisingcapital.com  Website: www.carswell.io  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ixcarswell/ Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Webs

    48 min

  3. OCT 31

    ISP 318: Friday Look Back - 4 Tips to Create Disciplined Habits That Lead to Sustaining the Best Version Of Yourself

    Episode 313: Friday Look Back - 4 Tips to Create Disciplined Habits That Lead to Sustaining the Best Version Of Yourself Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo  as he reflects: The power of building wealth through real estate and how to achieve financial freedom via multi-family investing. Tips on real estate investing, entrepreneurship, business, and even mindset. Four ways to become more disciplined and create habits for a better version of yourself: create better habits, do the things on days you don't want to, be accountable, and understand your 'why'. We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

    13 min

  4. OCT 28

    ISP 317: Is Angel Investing Right For You?

    Episode 315: Commit To The Process Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Sebastian Garzon Join our host Simon Castillo and Sebastian Garzon as they discuss: Angel InvestingIdentifying your investment thesis The team makes all the difference when it comes to the experience of the dealWe have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Juan “Sebastian” Garzon serves as Executive Director for Alamo Angels and Programs Manager for VelocityTX. In these roles, Sebastian supports early-stage companies by providing them access to funding and resources to accelerate their growth. Prior to joining AA, Sebastian worked in multiple roles at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), including Director of the Garcia Center and Program Manager for the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center. He also owns Passport2Fluency, a company that helps people improve their Spanish skills.   Sebastian graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's in Finance in Spring 2012 and earned a Master's in Business Administration in Fall 2013 from TAMU-CC. Sebastian has received multiple recognitions for his professional achievements and community involvement including 2016 achievement honoree for the College of Business, Corpus Christi 40 under 40, and is a graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi Class 46. He is currently going through the Alexander Briseño Leadership program from the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Connect with Sebastian Garzon: Email:  sebastian@alamoangels.com   Event: https://lu.ma/diversifyportfolio Promo Code: InvestSmarter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juansebastiangarzon/ Website: https://alamoangels.com/ Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business F

    48 min

  5. OCT 24

    ISP 316: Friday Look Back - Should I Be Worried About the Bank Failures?

    Episode 316: Friday Look Back - Should I Be Worried About the Bank Failures? Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:   Three banks that have failed recently.Your deposits are safe if they are under $250,000, which is guaranteed by the government.The banking crisis was caused by banks' bad risk management of long-term treasuries.Private real estate investing as a key way to diversify away from volatile financial markets.  We have investment opportunities open and available NOW! www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available Download our FREE report on why multifamily investing makes senseIt’s a tough time to know how to best invest your capital Market volatility Are we on the verge of a larger financial crisis? Is the average person safe with their bank deposits? The importance of diversification in your portfolio  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

    17 min

  6. OCT 21

    ISP 315: Commit To The Process

    Episode 315: Commit To The Process Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Axel Ragnarsson Join our host Simon Castillo and Axel Ragnarsson as they discuss: When you’re a real estate investor, you’re a problem solver and a transaction engineer Mistakes that beginner investors make Not all multifamily deals are made equal If you’re successful, other people want to do what you’re doingYou have to commit to the process, that’s the challengeWe have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Juan Vargas is Managing Partner at GenWealth Capital Group based out of Houston, TX. He has been involved in all aspects of real estate investing within multi family since 2015. He has transacted on 1,600+ units valued at over $125M throughout Austin, Dallas, Houston and Phoenix and he is a JV partner on an additional 500 units throughout Texas and Georgia. In addition, he is a limited partner on over 1,800 multifamily units as well as an investor in O&G and MHP funds.  Axel is an active real estate investor and is based in Boston, MA. He purchased his first multifamily property during his sophomore year in college, leading to the founding of his real estate investment firm, Aligned Real Estate Partners. Currently, Aligned Real Estate Partners owns $25M in multifamily real estate and has been a principal party in $35M+ worth of transactions. Axel is also the host of The Multifamily Wealth Podcast, which is one of the most highly rated multifamily real estate podcasts in the industry. Learn more about passively investing by downloading our free eBook, "8 Reasons Why Busy Professionals Benefit From Passively Investing In Real Estate" at www.alignedrep.com/8reasons! Connect with Axel Ragnarsson:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilywealth/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelragnarsson/ Website: www.alignedrep.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-multifamily-wealth-podcast/id1511607285 Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of

    44 min

  7. OCT 17

    ISP 314: Friday Look Back - The Fed Fights Inflation & The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

    Episode 314:  Friday Look Back - The Fed Fights Inflation & The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:   The Fed's Shifting Stance on Inflation A Paradoxical Economy  The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)  The Sledgehammer of Monetary Policy How you can gain control of your retirement assets by using a  self-directed IRA.How much money do you have in a 401K plan and what is it invested in? We have investment opportunities open and available NOW! www.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available Celebrating 50 episodes SOON! Angel Investing Workshop completely FREE - all information will be in our next episode Tuesday February 21st!  Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9055ec64716e/newsletter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073324501384 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/SimonCastilloJr/  Calendly: 15 min call or 45 min podcast - https://calendly.com/sastexascapital  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigqGLXB0Cr-yUIIJsgZlQg Tiktok - @sasinvest Instagram – http://instagram.com/thesimoncastillo

    22 min

  8. OCT 14

    ISP 313: Learning How To Invest Smarter By Utilizing the 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)

    Episode 313: Learning How To Invest Smarter By Utilizing the 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Juan Vargas Join our host Simon Castillo and Justin Kiehne  as they discuss: Coming to the realization that there are different pathways to growing financial stability aside from exchanging time for dollars “If you’re open to opportunities, you will find opportunities.”The differences between the 1031 exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)We have open investment opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out www.sastexascapital.comDownload our FREE E-Book - Multifamily Millions - www.sastexascapital.com On the second wednesday of every month, we have the Wealth and Whiskey Meet Up - For more information, head over to www.sastexascapital.com Looking for investment opportunities? - Learn more at www.sastexascapital.comWe now have a free private Facebook group! - Name of group: Wealth & Whiskeywww.sastexascapital.com - Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when we have investment opportunities available  Juan Vargas is Managing Partner at GenWealth Capital Group based out of Houston, TX. He has been involved in all aspects of real estate investing within multi family since 2015. He has transacted on 1,600+ units valued at over $125M throughout Austin, Dallas, Houston and Phoenix and he is a JV partner on an additional 500 units throughout Texas and Georgia. In addition, he is a limited partner on over 1,800 multifamily units as well as an investor in O&G and MHP funds.  Connect with Juan Vargas:  Email: juan@genwealthcapital.com Website: www.genwealthcapital.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/theJuanVargas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejuanvargas/ Simon Castillo is a real estate investor & business development executive from San Antonio, TX. Simon began investing in real estate in 2004 and is currently invested in more than $39 million of single family and multifamily assets both as a general partner and limited partner. Simon’s experience includes providing safe, stable returns for investors, real estate development, value add investing and investing for long term cash flow.    Simon is the Principal and Founder of SAS Texas Capital, a real estate firm focused on raising capital for the acquisition of value-add, class B & C multifamily properties. SAS Texas Capital has raised over $1 million in investor capital for the purchase of these assets.    Simon holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. In addition to his extensive professional experience, Simon serves as Chair for the prestigious Alexander Briseno Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) offered through the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President for the South Texas Chapter for the Risk Management Society, and serves on the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Finance & Risk Management Advisory Board. Connect with Simon Castillo:  Website:  www.sastexascapital.com

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The Invest Smarter is a podcast dedicated to providing insights on how to build wealth and create passive income streams through real estate investing, business and entrepreneurship so that you too can become a smarter investor. Released weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, The Invest Smarter Podcast is hosted by Simon Castillo. The show will feature commentary and interviews with real estate experts who share their experiences on their journey to financial freedom. 

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  • Creator
    Simon Castillo
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    320
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Invest Smarter Podcast
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