312: How AI is Revolutionizing Real Estate Lead Gen – Sheldon Wolf
In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Sheldon Wolf, a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience spanning real estate, finance, fintech, and artificial intelligence. Sheldon is the founder and CEO of Intellitary, an AI-powered transaction origination platform that is completely redefining how consumers, realtors, and […]
311: The Secret to Scaling Real Estate Private Equity – Ben Kahle
In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Ben Kahle, Managing Partner at Wellings Capital, to unpack the strategies behind scaling a commercial real estate private equity firm to over $230 million in investor equity. STOP! Your free eBook is ready. 🎁🚀https://tempofunding.com/endgame/ Get into the link to get […]
287: Buying Hotels for 1/10 the U.S. Price — with Mike Stohler
Join Big Mike for a no-holds-barred chat with Mike Stohler, Navy veteran, former commercial airline pilot, and co-founder of Gateway Private Equity Group. With a battle-tested portfolio of over 150 value-add units—from multifamily gems scooped during the 2008 crash to boutique hotels in the U.S. and beyond—Mike embodies the grit of turning setbacks into seven-figure […]
283: People Before Profits: Revitalizing Communities and Building a Legacy in Real Estate – Dwan Bent-Twyford
In this episode of The Big Mike Fund Podcast, host Mike Zlotnik sits down with Dwan Bent-Twyford, affectionately known as The Queen of Short Sales™ and host of The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Ever. Dwan Bent-Twyford, America’s Most Sought-After Real Estate Investor™, started as a broke single mom who had just been fired from […]
276: Yonah Weiss – Maximizing Tax Benefits with Cost Segregation in 2025 and Beyond
In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Mike welcomes back Yonah Weiss, the powerhouse behind Weiss Advice and a leader at Madison Specs, one of the nation’s top cost segregation firms. With the new permanent 100% bonus depreciation taking effect in 2025, Yonah shares how this tax game-changer impacts real estate investors. A national cost […]
271: Supercharging Real Estate with Cost Segregation – Terry Judge
Ready to turbocharge your real estate investments? Join host Mike Zlotnik, the Big Mike, for an illuminating discussion with Terry Judge, founder of Core Advisors and a 19-year veteran in cost segregation. Recorded in early May 2025 amid tariff uncertainties and high interest rates, this episode dives into how cost segregation can unlock massive tax […]
265: Self-Directed IRAs Explained: Growth, Taxes & Opportunities with Matt Calhoun
Join Big Mike on the Big Mike Fun Podcast as he welcomes Matt Calhoun, Director of Business Development at Equity Trust, the leading self-directed IRA custodian. In this episode, Matt dives into the latest trends shaping alternative investments, including the rise of crypto, precious metals, real estate, and debt funds. He explores how Equity Trust […]
254: Unlocking Wealth with Deferred Sales Trusts Featuring Brett Swarts
Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re joined by Brett Swarts, Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, best-selling author, and SUCCESS® Certified Coach. With extensive expertise in real estate, business investments, and wealth management, Brett has successfully facilitated transactions exceeding $500 million through Deferred Sales Trusts (DSTs). Brett’s mission is to empower high-net-worth individuals and […]
253: From Corporate Sales to Real Estate Success with Jeremy Dyer
Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Jeremy Dyer, Founder and Managing Partner of Starting Point Capital. Jeremy is an accomplished real estate investor, with experience in both active and passive investments, and currently a Limited Partner in over 4,000 multifamily doors and $400M+ in assets. He’s also the author […]
251: Achieving Financial Freedom through Apartment Investments with Brad Sumrok
Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re excited to welcome Brad Sumrok, known as “The Apartment King” and the driving force behind the Sumrok Multifamily Mentoring program. Since 2005, Brad has guided thousands of students, many of whom began with no previous investment experience, to purchase over $6 billion in apartment complexes. His mission is […]