“Trust is a choice you make every day.” Wendy Sweet is a seasoned hard money lender and co-founder of Carolina Hard Money. In this episode, we talk about what it means to truly put God at the center of your work, how faith shapes hard decisions in business, and what it looks like to build a Christ‑centered legacy.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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"Sacrifice for a couple of years like most people won’t, so you can live the rest of your life like no one else can." Mason and Holly Ippel share the highs and lows of building a real estate portfolio, balancing digital nomad life, and creating a business that aligns with their values. In this episode, the Ippels unpack their journey from house hacking to midterm rentals, their creative financing experiences, and the lessons learned from a challenging land contract deal.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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“Everyone Has a Gift to Give.” Chalette Davis leads Love, Inc. Tampa—a nonprofit coordinating care for neighbors experiencing homelessness and instability. In this episode, we talk about the power of redemptive compassion, the role of community in rebuilding lives, and why housing is more than just shelter—it’s restoration.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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“Don’t give up hope—eventually, you will reach your goal.” In this powerful episode, author and speaker Sara Im shares how she survived four years in a Khmer Rouge labor camp, escaped, and rebuilt her life in America. We talk about what home means when everything is stripped away, how faith and sisterhood saved her life, and the long journey to healing, entrepreneurship, and homeownership.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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“You have to make the numbers work for the life you want” In this episode, Kristen Gibbons (K.G) shares how she inherited her love for real estate from her father, bought her first home at auction, and now uses a mix of long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals to fund a work-optional lifestyle.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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In 2021, Pro Publica reported that Peter Thiel had quietly spun his Roth IRA worth less than $2,000 in 1999 into a $5 billion windfall -- tax free. In this episode, Certified IRA Services Professional, Larissa Greene breaks down how everyday investors can use IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts as a powerful tool for wealth-building.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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“If the plan doesn’t work, change the method, not the mission.” Devoski Boyd went from pressure-washing driveways to landing contracts with the Department of Defense. In this episode, we talk about grit, lessons from a great-grandfather who broke barriers, and doing the work to build a business, a life, that you're proud of.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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“Your life is your fault.” Pete Fortunato has spent nearly 60 years making real estate magic—turning conversations into contracts and problems into property. In this episode, the legendary investor breaks down how he bought his first triplex with less than $2,000 and a promise—and how that first creative deal shaped a lifetime of wealth-building. If you’ve ever wanted to do real estate your way, this one’s a masterclass.

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Host – Etinosa Agbonlahor

Production – Juan Pablo

Music – Serge Quadrado Music

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