The Capitalize Podcast

Grant Smith & Chris Cascella
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The Capitalize Podcast

The Capitalize Podcast is a crowd-sourced real estate investment show hosted by real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and business partners Grant Smith and Chris Cascella. The show covers ALL THINGS REAL ESTATE so you can go from your first property to running your own real estate business. After being assigned to the same dorm room freshman year at the University of Cincinnati, Chris Cascella and Grant Smith worked on various business ventures together before Sharper Capital Partners began in 2019. Sharper Capital Partners is a private lending company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.

  1. NOV 6

    The Power of Design in Real Estate Investing w/ Christina Beck

    In this episode, we sit down with Christina Beck, an HGTV-winning designer, realtor, and co-owner of Vero Home, a Cincinnati-based design and real estate investment company.Christina shares her journey from working a 9-5, to her first couple live-in flips with her husband Colin, to flipping a few properties a year while raising kids, to ultimately being invited onto and winning an HGTV flipping competition and starting her own design and real estate investing company here in Cincinnati, OH. I...

    1h 5m

  2. SEP 13

    The Four Key Areas Of Competitive Advantage In Real Estate

    In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, Grant and Chris dive into the four key areas of competitive advantage in real estate: deals, construction, capital, and management. We break down strategies for sourcing deals, managing construction, and securing capital, and discuss which ways are most profitable vs. which ones might be best for your situation.Connect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.comInstagram: @sharpercapitalpartnersEmail: info@sharpercapital.comPh...

    49 min

  3. AUG 29

    The Power of Authenticity, Advice For Beginners and Future Market Trends w/ Ethan Bishop

    In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, we're joined by Ethan Bishop, a real estate agent with over 100 real estate transactions totaling around $34 million in volume. Ethan shares his and his clients' strategies for success in the current real estate market.We discuss how to get started as a first-time investor, the importance of building meaningful relationships, and how being yourself can be your greatest asset. Ethan also shares his insights on the future of the real estate market, his...

    43 min

  4. AUG 21

    NAR Settlement, Market Trends, and the BRRRR Method w/ Staci Shelby

    In this episode, Staci Shelby, a real estate agent and investor who has closed 105 homes ($25.7M), shares her insights into the current state of the housing market and the implications of the NAR settlement. Staci also discusses her strategy of buying properties with value-add opportunities and turning them into rentals, along with the importance of being your own boss and controlling your schedule.Connect With Staci:Website: stacishelby.cincinnatirealestatesearch.comInstagram: @stacisellscin...

    44 min

  5. AUG 14

    Building a 25 Rental Unit Rental Portfolio in Greater Cincinnati & Nothern KY w/ Randy Dargan

    In this episode, we sit down with Randy Dargan, a seasoned commercial real estate sales professional and investor, to hear about his journey in the world of real estate investing. From his early days working with a house flipper during college summers to purchasing his first investment property in Cincinnati, Randy shares the lessons he's learned along the way. He discusses the importance of building strong relationships and networking in the industry, For new investors, Randy offe...

    43 min

  6. JUL 30

    Flexibility In Self-Storage Financing Options And Tax Advantages w/ Josh Montgomery

    In this episode, Josh Montgomery, a self storage operator, shares his unique approach to managing his self storage facilities. From remote management to offshore talent and portable containers, Josh covers it all in this exciting and informative episode.Connect with Josh:Email: josh@storagehq.caWebsite: https://storagehq.ca/Twitter: https://x.com/hq_storageConnect with Sharper Capital:Website: https://sharpercapital.com/Instagram: / sharpercapitalpartners (@sharpercapitalpartners...

    46 min

  7. JUL 18

    Scaling from 0 to 29 Units and $5.5M in Two Years w/ Josh Gedrose

    In this episode, Josh Gedrose shares his incredible journey of building a portfolio of 29 units worth $5.5 million in just two years. Josh's story is particularly inspiring because he started his real estate journey when he was 40 years old, and he's scaled his business very quickly. In this episode, he shares his experience raising private money, finding and negotiating off market deals, working alongside his wife in their business, and much more.00:00 - 03:07 Introduction and Background03:0...

    59 min

  8. JUL 11

    Buying Your First Investment Property At 21 Years Old w/ Bulbul Bhati

    In this episode of The Capitalize Podcast, Bulbul Bhati tells us how she started her real estate journey right after college at the age of 21 and house hacking in Cincinnati. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and finding a supportive community. She also shares exactly how she bought her first property, including how she picked a market, found an agent, acquired an FHA loan, avoided disaster, and much more.00:00 - 08:11 Introduction and Background08:11 - 31:30 Getting Started in R...

    47 min
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About

The Capitalize Podcast is a crowd-sourced real estate investment show hosted by real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and business partners Grant Smith and Chris Cascella. The show covers ALL THINGS REAL ESTATE so you can go from your first property to running your own real estate business. After being assigned to the same dorm room freshman year at the University of Cincinnati, Chris Cascella and Grant Smith worked on various business ventures together before Sharper Capital Partners began in 2019. Sharper Capital Partners is a private lending company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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  • Creator
    Grant Smith & Chris Cascella
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Capitalize Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Capitalize Podcast

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