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Save to Zero is a podcast about earning more instead of just saving more. Hosted by Zach Richards and Mike Seidl, entrepreneurs and founders of REI Capital Guys, helping others achieve true passive income through private lending, you will learn how to invest in yourself, build real income streams, and stop wasting time chasing small savings. Hear from investors, entrepreneurs, and operators on how they created value, scaled their networks, and built real wealth.

  1. 4d ago

    Restaurant Sites and Scalable Concepts with Will Knox_Ep 38

    Episode 38: Restaurant Sites and Scalable Concepts with Will Knox Why do some restaurant ideas grow while others struggle despite good food, strong financing, or a recognizable name? Will Knox, known as The Restaurant Guy, explains how location, concept, execution, infrastructure, and hospitality work together to create a restaurant business that can last and scale. Mike and Zach talk with Will about his unconventional path from acting and residential real estate into restaurant development. Finding the first Spago location for Wolfgang Puck led to early Hard Rock Cafe expansion work and a career helping operators select sites, negotiate deals, shape concepts, and build brands. Will explains why a promising building is not automatically the right site. Operators must evaluate demographics, traffic patterns, parking, visibility, customer behavior, competition, and whether the concept is convenient or compelling enough to become a destination. The conversation also explores what makes a concept scalable. Will recommends proving the model locally, opening additional locations within a manageable radius, developing leaders and systems, and building infrastructure before pursuing distant markets or rapid expansion. Will also shares lessons from building his own multi-unit brand, World Links. His experience shows why passion and money are not enough without disciplined execution, experienced partners, profitable units, clear operations, and a concept that consistently delivers for customers. You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Will Knox entered restaurant real estate and concept developmentWhy the right building can still be the wrong restaurant siteHow demographics, traffic, parking, and customer behavior affect a locationWhy restaurant success depends on execution and passionHow operating experience changes real estate decisionsWhy a second and third unit help prove a scalable conceptHow regional growth can reduce operational riskWhy infrastructure and experienced people must precede expansionHow strategic partners and outside capital can support growthWhat makes a restaurant business more attractive to buyersQuotes“Let’s look at it from the moon and let’s look at it like it’s Google Earth.” “At the end of the day, we’re all just customers.” “The execution coupled with the passion to execute—I think those are the two elements that really make a difference.” “You need to play tennis with people that are better than you are.” About Will KnoxWill Knox is a restaurant real estate and concept development consultant based in Ojai, California. Known as The Restaurant Guy, he advises forward-thinking operators on concept development, site selection, contract negotiation, strategic planning, branding, sales, and leasing. Will entered the restaurant industry after locating and negotiating the first Spago restaurant for Wolfgang Puck. He later supported early Hard Rock Cafe development west of the Mississippi and worked with operators including Nancy Silverton, Suzanne Goin, Caroline Styne, Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, and Peter Morton. Will also developed World Links, a gourmet hot dog and sausage concept that grew to 11 units through airports, franchising, special events, and strategic operating partnerships. That experience gives him an operator’s perspective on the financial, staffing, systems, and execution challenges behind expansion. Through The Knox Company, Will combines commercial real estate services with concept consulting and a network of architects, branding professionals, marketers, and chefs. He also hosts the Mr. Restaurant podcast and continues helping restaurant owners refine concepts, choose sites, and build scalable businesses. Learn more at TheKnoxCompany.com or email will@theknoxcompany.com. Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment

    Restaurant Sites and Scalable Concepts with Will Knox_Ep 38

  2. Oct 27

    Building Blue Collar Wealth with Chris Garrison - Ep 37

    Episode 37: Building Blue Collar Wealth with Chris Garrison What does it take to turn a hands-on service business into an asset that creates opportunity beyond the owner’s daily labor? Chris Garrison, serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and co-founder of Blue Collar Millionaire, shares lessons from building businesses, investing, and developing leaders. Mike and Zach talk with Chris about growing Absolute Cleaning and Restoration, acquiring companies, investing in real estate, and building an online community with more than 350,000 members. He explains why technical skill alone rarely produces growth without strong marketing and sales. Chris presents financial literacy as a series of deposits: knowledge, relationships, visibility, productive debt, and responsible execution. He explains why investing in yourself comes first and how a proven operator can move from trading time for money to owning assets. The conversation also explores how owners can step back by recruiting capable people, developing leaders, and building predictable systems. Clear communication, realistic expectations, and extreme ownership help protect the two bosses of every business: employees and customers. Chris closes with a long-term view: stay close to what you know, diversify through trusted operators, track the activities behind your results, shape an environment that supports better habits, and enjoy the journey while building something that can operate without you. You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why technical excellence alone does not guarantee business growthHow marketing, sales, and personal visibility create opportunityWhy knowledge, relationships, and people are valuable assetsHow productive debt can help build equity and cash flowWhy investing in yourself should come before other investmentsHow to move from trading time for money to owning assetsWhat owners must do to work on the business instead of in itHow communication and expectations protect employees and customersWhy proven operators matter when diversifying investmentsHow environment, activity tracking, and patience shape long-term resultsQuotes“You are your biggest asset.” “I don’t think there’s a shortage in capital. I think there’s a shortage in talent.” “You’re living in the results from yesterday’s decisions.” “It’s not the goal and the destination, because that constantly moves. It’s the journey.” About Chris GarrisonChris Garrison is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, business coach, and mentor. He owns multiple service-based businesses and a mix of residential and commercial real estate, and he co-founded Blue Collar Millionaire, an online community with more than 350,000 members. After a series of difficult business and personal experiences in his twenties, Chris committed to self-development and rebuilt his career around the skills he had developed in car sales, maintenance management, and cleaning. He grew Absolute Cleaning and Restoration into a brand centered on quality and integrity before expanding into restoration and roofing. Chris later invested in rental properties, acquired additional service businesses, and helped grow a national windshield company and a manufacturing coating business. Across these ventures, he focuses on assembling strong teams, creating predictable systems, and developing companies that can operate without depending entirely on their owner. Through Blue Collar Millionaire, Chris shares practical frameworks, community, events, and coaching for ambitious service-business owners. His mission is to help create as many blue-collar millionaires as possible by teaching repeatable systems for leadership, investing, business growth, and long-term wealth creation. Connect with Chris Garrison on Facebook, join the Blue Collar Millionaire Facebook group, or email chrisg@absoluterestoration.com. Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment

    Building Blue Collar Wealth with Chris Garrison - Ep 37

  3. Oct 20

    Accelerating Depreciation and Building Wealth with Jeff Hiatt_Ep 36

    Episode 36: Accelerating Depreciation and Building Wealth with Jeff Hiatt What if a real estate deduction could help you build wealth today instead of arriving decades from now? Jeff Hiatt, known as the Depreciation Doctor, explains how cost segregation can accelerate allowable depreciation, reduce current taxable income, and free capital for an investor’s next opportunity. In this episode, Mike and Zach talk with Jeff about the strategy he has worked with since 1999. He explains why many eligible property owners never use cost segregation, how a study separates structural components from shorter-life assets, and why deductions may still be available even when a building has been owned for years. Jeff walks through the details investors need to understand, including residential versus commercial depreciation periods, recapture, 1031 exchanges, step-up in basis, and the circumstances that can make a study worthwhile. For his firm, properties above roughly $300,000 often begin producing a compelling benefit-to-cost ratio. The conversation also covers why specialized knowledge and a qualified physical site visit matter. Parking lots, drainage, landscaping, specialty wiring, HVAC, and other improvements contain layers of value that can be missed by a quick estimate, while unsupported virtual approaches may create serious audit risk. Jeff also shares his work with Swim With A Mission, a New Hampshire nonprofit that raises money for veterans and their families. Through events involving Navy SEALs, team building, and mental toughness, participants gain perspective on adversity while supporting those who served. You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why many eligible property owners never use cost segregationHow cost segregation accelerates deductions without changing total depreciationWhich building components may qualify for shorter recovery periodsHow prior-year deductions may be captured without amending returnsWhat happens to accelerated depreciation when a property is soldHow 1031 exchanges can defer gain and depreciation recaptureWhy a property value near $300,000 can be a practical starting pointWhen cost segregation may not make sense for an investorWhy qualified professionals and physical site visits matterHow Swim With A Mission supports veterans and their familiesQuotes“Would you rather have a deduction today, or would you rather wait 39 years to take that deduction?” “Seventy percent of the people that could use cost seg don’t.” “That’s like an interest-free loan for X number of years.” “If we lose a contract or lose a client, it’s not a great day—but we didn’t lose a leg.” About Jeff HiattJeff Hiatt is known as the Depreciation Doctor and has worked with cost segregation since 1999. His firm helps real estate owners identify faster depreciation opportunities that may reduce current taxable income and improve the capital available for future investments. Jeff entered the field after working with national franchise groups and learning how cost segregation could benefit clients who owned real estate. An early seminar for the Massachusetts Society of CPAs helped expand the practice from a handful of annual projects to hundreds. Today, Jeff’s team completes approximately 1,500 to 1,600 studies per year and has worked on nearly 28,000 properties. The firm conducts physical site visits, prepares fixed-fee studies, and helps clients and their CPAs understand how to implement the results in their tax software. Jeff also serves on the board of Swim With A Mission, which raises money for veterans and their families. Since its founding in 2017, the organization has raised approximately $18 million through events designed to build connection, perspective, teamwork, and resilience. Learn more at DepreciationDoctor.com, email jdh@costsegstudies.com, or support veterans through Swim With A Mission. Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment

    Accelerating Depreciation and Building Wealth with Jeff Hiatt_Ep 36

  4. Oct 13

    Sales Psychology and Intentional Networking with Kiva Geiger - Ep. 35

    Episode 35: Sales Psychology and Intentional Networking with Kiva Geiger What separates a helpful sales conversation from a pushy pitch? For Kiva Geiger, it begins with removing ego, releasing attachment to the outcome, and asking questions that help the buyer reach the right conclusion for themselves. In this episode, Mike and Zach sit down with Kiva, a sales coach, consultant, speaker, and former professional soccer player. He shares how discipline took him from a late start in soccer to playing in Kenya—and how that competitive foundation carried into an unlikely first sales role, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship. Kiva explains how he accelerated his career at Verizon by pursuing training, building relationships with senior leaders, and repeatedly returning to the fundamentals. After learning that personal sales success does not automatically translate into leading a team, he developed the coaching and accountability skills that helped him move into larger leadership roles. The conversation explores the psychology behind effective selling: knowing the product, identifying pain or aspiration, listening for buying signals, and understanding the beliefs that can make a salesperson uncomfortable with price, rejection, or asking for the business. Kiva also shares the mindset practices he uses to quiet self-doubt and show up fully. You’ll also hear a practical approach to networking with intention. Instead of collecting the most business cards or chasing the biggest name in the room, Kiva recommends being genuinely curious, staying present with the person in front of you, building relationship capital, and knowing how to close a conversation graciously. You’ll Learn in This Episode:How professional soccer taught Kiva discipline, resilience, and daily improvementWhy corporate training rooms became a powerful networking advantageHow top individual performance differs from successfully leading a sales teamWhy effective sales conversations begin with the right questionsHow selling from ego or attachment creates resistanceWhy pain and aspiration are the two core drivers behind buying decisionsHow personal beliefs about money can interfere with high-ticket salesWhy reviewing recorded calls reveals missed buying signalsHow to make networking relational instead of transactionalWhen and how to exit a conversation without damaging the relationshipQuotes“Your attachment to the sale—your attachment to wanting something—can be felt or seen on the other side.” “There’s no failure. There’s no success. There’s only showing up.” “It’s always about the people that are in front of you that you need to pay attention to.” “Not everybody’s gonna like you, and if you’re too busy chasing being liked, then you’re in the wrong room.” About Kiva GeigerKiva Geiger is a sales coach, consultant, and speaker who helps entrepreneurs and business owners sell more effectively, lead with confidence, and grow from the inside out. Before building his sales career, Kiva played professional soccer in Kenya. He later spent nearly seven years at Verizon, where he became a top-performing sales professional and advanced into leadership, and also gained experience at Amazon. Since leaving corporate America to pursue entrepreneurship, Kiva has coached and trained hundreds of sales professionals and business owners. His experience includes helping sales representatives on Alex Hormozi’s teams become more effective at selling high-end offers. Kiva’s work combines sales psychology, mindset, networking, and practical communication. At its heart is a commitment to helping people break through what is holding them back, become exceptional at what they do, and build businesses and lives they are proud of. Follow Kiva Geiger on Instagram, X, or Facebook; connect on LinkedIn; or email kivageiger@gmail.com Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment

    Sales Psychology and Intentional Networking with Kiva Geiger - Ep. 35

  5. Oct 6

    Building the People Systems That Scale with Scott Hanis - EP 34

    Episode 34: Building the People Systems That Scale with Scott Hanis Why do promising businesses struggle to scale even when the market opportunity is there? For Scott Hanis, the answer often has less to do with strategy than with the people systems underneath it: clear roles, capable leaders, disciplined hiring, frequent communication, and accountability that grows with the company. In this episode, Mike and Zach sit down with Scott, co-founder of Fortitude HR Solutions and a human resources leader with more than 20 years of experience. Scott traces his path from corporate HR and international operations to private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and eventually entrepreneurship. Scott explains how HR has evolved from an administrative function into a strategic business partner. For small and midsize companies, that means connecting talent decisions to business goals, building the right organizational structure, and knowing when outsourced expertise can provide support without the cost of a full internal department. We dig into performance management, hiring, and the difficult conversations leaders delay. Scott shares why employees need clear goals and regular one-on-one meetings, how poor performers can damage morale when leaders avoid accountability, and why a vacant or badly filled role creates costs far beyond payroll. You’ll also hear how founders can step out of every major function, prepare high-potential employees for leadership, integrate remote and international teams, and create a culture where communication, positive recognition, training, and defined career paths help good people stay and grow. You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Scott moved from corporate HR and private equity into entrepreneurshipWhy HR should operate as a strategic business partnerWhen a growing company should consider outsourced HR supportHow frequent one-on-one meetings eliminate performance surprisesWhy delayed accountability damages morale, culture, and retentionHow to hire with due diligence without creating an endless processWhy founders should delegate according to the value of their timeHow clear expectations help remote and international teams succeedWhy strong individual contributors need preparation before promotionHow communication and people systems determine whether growth can scaleQuotes“People either live up or they live down to expectations.” “Do your due diligence, and don’t continue to delay it.” “In order to develop and grow people, you’ve got to invest in people.” “The owners, the founders, they’re in their own way. They won’t let go of control.” About Scott HanisScott Hanis is a seasoned HR executive and business leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations align their people strategies with business goals and sustainable growth. Before founding Fortitude HR Solutions, Scott held HR leadership roles with family-owned, international, and private-equity-backed companies. His experience includes recruiting, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, organizational change, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration. As co-founder of Fortitude HR Solutions, Scott partners with business owners and executive leaders across the United States to design HR structures, recruit talent, strengthen accountability, develop leaders, and implement systems that support measurable results. He has also led HR initiatives for global organizations with more than 1,200 employees. Scott mentors entrepreneurs and executives through the Legacy Family Mastermind and frequently speaks on leadership, organizational structure, high-performing teams, and the people systems businesses need to scale successfully. Connect with Scott Hanis through Fortitude HR Solutions, find him on LinkedIn, or email scott@fortitudehrsolutions.com   Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment

    Building the People Systems That Scale with Scott Hanis - EP 34

  6. Sep 29

    The Art of the International Deal with Theresa Mueller EP 33

    Episode 33: The Art of the International Deal with Theresa Mueller How do you evaluate a commercial real estate opportunity when the property, financing, legal system, and local market may all be in another country? For Theresa Mueller, CCIM, the answer starts with relationships, trusted partners, careful listening, and the flexibility to structure a deal in more than one way. In this episode, Mike and Zach sit down with Theresa, founder, CEO, and designated managing broker of Trelleum Real Estate. She shares how an engineering background, early real estate investments, and client questions about return on investment led her from consulting into commercial brokerage and eventually into international dealmaking. Theresa explains how the Certified International Property Specialist designation and conferences such as Expo Real and MIPIM helped her build a global network. With more than 65,000 contacts in her database, she acts as a real estate matchmaker, connecting buyers, sellers, brokers, lenders, and local experts across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. We also explore the creative side of capital: seller financing, joint ventures, domestic collateral for overseas purchases, and local or cross-border lenders. Theresa emphasizes that she does not need to know every law in every country herself; she needs reliable boots on the ground and strategic partners who can move each transaction forward. You’ll hear why the spreadsheet never tells the whole story, how due diligence exposes hidden assumptions, where AI can help without replacing human judgment, and why disciplined investors often begin by mastering one asset class before expanding into new markets or geographies. You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Theresa moved from engineering and consulting into commercial real estateWhy the CIPS designation opened the door to international opportunitiesHow in-person events build the trust required for global transactionsWhy a strong network matters more than knowing every market personallyHow seller financing, joint ventures, and collateral can unlock a dealWhy investors must question numbers that look too good to be trueWhat AI can automate—and where human judgment still mattersWhy listening to buyer and seller objectives goes beyond cap ratesHow international investing can offer diversification and opportunityWhy new investors often benefit from mastering one asset class firstQuotes“There’s not just one option. There’s many variables.” “You really need to hear what buyers and sellers want, which sometimes the math doesn’t capture.” “Time kills deals.” “I like to think that there’s always opportunity. In a buyer’s market or seller’s market, there’s always some kind of opportunity.” About Theresa Mueller, CCIMTheresa Mueller, CCIM, is the founder, CEO, and designated managing broker of Trelleum Real Estate. She brings three decades of experience to commercial property transactions in local and global markets. Her engineering degree from the University of Illinois and early experience with Anderson Consulting, now Accenture, shaped her analytical approach. She began as an investor, moved from residential into commercial brokerage, and expanded across asset classes as clients brought her increasingly complex opportunities. Theresa founded Trelleum Real Estate in 2004. She and her team connect local and international clients with the buyers, sellers, lenders, brokers, and specialists needed to move complex transactions forward. She also teaches commercial real estate to residential agents exploring the field. A skilled negotiator and networker, Theresa is active in real estate organizations worldwide. She also volunteers, chairs commercial committees, enjoys book clubs and podcasts, travels, and balances her love of food with exercise. Connect with Theresa Mueller through Trelleum Real Estate, follow the company on LinkedIn, or email info@theresamueller.com Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment

    The Art of the International Deal with Theresa Mueller EP 33

  7. Sep 22

    What Comes After the Exit? Building Again with Travis Hevelone Ep 32

    Episode 32: What Comes After the Exit? Building Again with Travis Hevelone What happens after you build the company, sell it, and discover the next chapter is not waiting neatly on the other side? For Travis Hevelone, the answer involved an unexpected layoff, time to decompress, a failed business experiment, and a return to the work he does best: solving operational problems. In this episode, Mike and Zach sit down with engineer and entrepreneur Travis Hevelone to explore the full journey from startup founder to acquired CEO and back to business owner. Travis shares how he co-founded jobZology in 2012 and built PathwayU, a science-based career-guidance platform that reached more than one million users across over 200 institutions. We dig into the long search for a buyer, the moment private equity reached out, and the six months of due diligence that followed. Travis explains why inbound interest felt fundamentally different from chasing prospective acquirers, how he handled the process while still running the company, and what it was like to become an employee after the sale. One of our biggest takeaways is that an exit does not automatically answer what comes next. After being laid off 10 months into the transition, Travis took time off before experimenting with a print-on-demand T-shirt business. The model generated sales but remained unprofitable and left too much control in the hands of a changing advertising algorithm. You’ll also hear how that experience led to SingletrackOps, where Travis combines 25 years of operations experience with AI to automate repetitive work for trades and home-service businesses—helping owners replace disconnected apps and manual processes with lightweight tools that give their teams hours back every week. You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why Travis chose entrepreneurship at age 39How jobZology grew into a national career-guidance platformWhy inbound acquisition interest changed the conversationWhat six months of private-equity due diligence requiredWhy founders need a plan for life after the saleWhat an unexpected layoff taught Travis about loyaltyWhy his print-on-demand business could not become profitableHow platform risk can take control away from an ownerHow AI can turn conversations into working softwareWhy automating repetitive work gives trades businesses time backQuotes“I’m a startup guy. I like to know everybody.” “Sometimes you’re loyal to a fault.” “All play is not good for me. My engineering brain needs to solve problems.” “You can actually build real software that solves real problems just by talking.” About Travis HeveloneTravis Hevelone is an engineer and operations leader who loves solving problems. He has spent approximately 25 years in operations, running IT consultancies and a network operations center before becoming a technology founder. In 2012, Travis co-founded jobZology and built PathwayU, a science-based career-guidance platform that grew to more than one million users across over 200 institutions. The platform also earned national recognition and an invitation for Travis and his team to brief officials at the White House. Travis sold the company to PeopleGrove in 2023 and remained through a 10-month transition before being laid off. After taking time to reassess what came next and experimenting with a print-on-demand business, he recognized that his strongest advantage remained in engineering, operations, and practical problem-solving. Today, Travis runs SingletrackOps, which combines his operations experience with AI to help trades and home-service companies eliminate repetitive work, connect fragmented processes, and give owners more time to focus on customers, sales, and the work they enjoy. Find Travis Hevelone on LinkedIn, visit SingletrackOps, or email travis@singletrackops.com Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call. For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment.

    What Comes After the Exit? Building Again with Travis Hevelone Ep 32

  8. Sep 15

    Why More Deals Won’t Fix Your Money with David Richter Ep 31

    Episode 31: Why More Deals Won’t Fix Your Money with David Richter What if doing more deals is making your financial problems worse? Revenue, door count, and deal volume may look impressive, but none of them matter if the business owner is not keeping money, building reserves, or paying themselves consistently. In this episode, Mike and Zach sit down with David Richter, founder and CEO of Simple CFO and author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing. David shares how working inside a company that grew from five to more than 25 deals per month exposed a painful truth: the business was spending 26 deals’ worth of money for every 25 it closed. We dig into how that experience, along with similar conversations with investors at every level, led David to build Simple CFO. After seeing how basic financial clarity transformed one investor’s business, he adopted the Profit First framework and began helping real estate operators understand their numbers, protect cash, and stop living from deal to deal. One of our biggest takeaways is that real estate investors are not merely playing the game of real estate—they are playing the game of money. Profit First makes that game visible by assigning every dollar a purpose through dedicated accounts for income, owner compensation, profit, taxes, operating expenses, and other people’s money. You’ll also hear how Simple CFO evaluates a client’s current and target allocations, why reserves need their own protection, how owners can use AI and assistants to reclaim time, and why the simplest place to begin is one new owner-compensation account funded with just one percent of every sale. You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why more deals do not guarantee more profitHow David discovered the need for Simple CFOWhy real estate investors are playing the game of moneyHow dedicated bank accounts create financial controlWhy other people’s money needs its own accountHow Profit First protects owner pay and taxesThe difference between current and target allocationsHow to prepare for unpredictable real estate expensesWhy good money habits can extend into personal financesHow to start with one account and one percentQuotes“It doesn’t matter if you’re doing lots of deals if you’re not keeping any of it on the back end.” “We’re playing the wrong game in our mind.” “The nice thing about real estate—and the predictable thing—is that it’s unpredictable.” “The only way you can fail this system is you don’t implement it.” About David RichterDavid Richter is the founder and CEO of Simple CFO and the author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing, a version of Mike Michalowicz’s Profit First system designed specifically for real estate investors. Across 10 years in real estate, David played a key role in closing more than 850 deals spanning wholesale, fix and flip, BRRRR, rentals, lease options, owner finance, turnkey properties, and other exit strategies. That operating experience allows him to translate financial concepts into language real estate investors can use. While helping grow one operation from five to more than 25 deals a month, David watched large sums of money come in and go right back out. After serving in roles across sales, marketing, operations, property management, project management, and finance, he found his calling in helping investors understand where their money actually goes. Through Simple CFO, David and his team provide bookkeeping, Profit First implementation, tax support, and fractional CFO guidance. His mission is to help real estate investors gain financial clarity, build cash reserves, pay themselves consistently, and stop making money while feeling broke. Learn more about David Richter at Simple CFO, get his free book and resources at simplecfo.com/gift, or email david@simplecfo.com Find REI Capital GuysFor Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment

    Why More Deals Won’t Fix Your Money with David Richter Ep 31
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Save to Zero is a podcast about earning more instead of just saving more. Hosted by Zach Richards and Mike Seidl, entrepreneurs and founders of REI Capital Guys, helping others achieve true passive income through private lending, you will learn how to invest in yourself, build real income streams, and stop wasting time chasing small savings. Hear from investors, entrepreneurs, and operators on how they created value, scaled their networks, and built real wealth.

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    Zach Richards, Mike Seidl
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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