Can real estate still build wealth in 2026? Should you wait to invest? And what financial lessons should kids be learning that schools never teach?In this episode of the High Stakes Deals Podcast, Brandon LoCasio is joined by his son, Chenzo, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, parenting, and building long-term wealth through real estate.The conversation also dives into today's real estate market, why Brandon is continuing to invest in multifamily properties despite economic uncertainty, and how networking has led to real business opportunities through the Deals & Dollars community.In this episode:How Chenzo started his first business at six years oldWhy financial literacy should begin in childhoodThe three-step wealth formula: Make It. Keep It. Multiply It.Is now the right time to invest in multifamily real estate?A first look at the upcoming High Stakes Deals Inner Circle mentorship programWhether you're an experienced investor, a parent looking to teach your kids about money, or someone trying to build financial freedom, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world experience.

What does it really take to scale a business, grow a real estate portfolio, build a brand, and still have a life? In this episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon, Greg, and Kory pull back the curtain on what’s happening behind the scenes as the company enters its next phase of growth.

From expanding their multifamily portfolio and launching a new coaching program to building content at scale and embracing AI, they discuss the opportunities, challenges, and mindset shifts required to keep moving forward.

The conversation covers everything from raising millions for real estate deals, hiring the right people, and overcoming growth plateaus to AI's impact on business, family life as an entrepreneur, and even dreams of private jets and reality TV shows.Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, content creator, or someone trying to build something bigger than yourself, this episode is packed with insights on scaling, leadership, and staying ahead of the curve.

In This Episode:

The biggest challenges of scaling a business

Why delegation is harder than it looks

The launch of the SCORE investing framework

Building the High Stakes Deals Inner Circle

Real estate opportunities in today's market

How AI is transforming business operations

Entrepreneurship, family life, and finding balance

Future plans for the podcast, events, and content

Private jets, reality TV, and thinking bigger

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Brandon and Greg sit down with Spencer Weinberg, founder of Home Offer Direct, for a raw and real conversation about what it actually takes to do high-volume deal finding in today's market. Spencer broke onto the scene closing 40 deals a month out of a rental car during COVID — just him, a laptop, and a phone that never stopped ringing. Now at 31, he's done 600+ deals and is rewriting the playbook on how to scale smart, not just fast.In this episode, Spencer opens up about the costly lesson of growing too big too fast. He breaks down how his team structures deals, why they don't hold inventory past two days, and what's really driving the Orange County and LA markets right now.They also get into Spencer's next move — launching a fund to replace expensive transactional lenders and keep more money in-house — and why he believes the real unlock for any entrepreneur is learning to let go.If you're building a real estate business and wondering why being busier isn't making you richer, this episode is for you.

Adam Brawer joins Brandon and Greg to talk about his transition from Hollywood film producer to luxury real estate agent in Los Angeles.

They dive into the current state of the entertainment industry, why movie studios are struggling, how streaming changed the business forever, and the story behind a major film project that collapsed during the Amber Heard controversy.

Adam also shares how he built his real estate career from the ground up, his approach to sales and storytelling, and where he believes the LA real estate market is heading next.

From Hollywood deals to high-end listings, this episode is full of lessons on reinvention, resilience, and closing high-stakes deals.

In today's episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg sit down with Emanuele Ponzo — CEO and owner of Crateful Catering, and an immigrant from Italy who built a thriving business from the ground up in the United States.They break down the sales tactics and client-first mindset that have driven Emanuele's success, how to identify the real problems your customers are facing and position yourself as the solution, and why sometimes the most important business move you can make is unplugging from the noise and getting locked in. The conversation also gets into what it really takes to immigrate to a new country, find your footing, and turn ambition into a scalable operation — and the bigger-picture thinking that separates business owners who plateau from those who grow.

In today’s episode, Brandon and Greg talk about closing on their newest deal — a historic mixed-use building in downtown Sacramento with 27 residential units plus a bar, restaurant, and barbershop on the ground floor. They break down how the deal came together, negotiating the price down, the challenges lenders had with the property’s SRO-style units, and why opportunities like this often come from doing deals others pass on. The conversation also gets into tenant retention, building community in multifamily properties, and the mindset that’s helped them grow their portfolio from a small triplex to generating over $200k a month in rents.

This week on High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg talk about the live event they’re hosting in Los Angeles and why being in the right rooms actually changes your trajectory.

They break down their collaboration with Thomas Lorini and WealthGenius, and what to expect from the in-person networking and panel event at the Renaissance Los Angeles Hotel on Saturday, February 28.

The conversation dives into intentional networking, learning directly from active entrepreneurs and investors, and creating spaces where people can ask real questions about real estate, business, and building long-term success. With a diverse lineup of speakers from across Los Angeles, this event is designed to be interactive, practical, and connection-focused.

If you’re looking to level up your network and get closer to people actually doing the work, this episode is your invite.

In this episode of High Stakes Deals, Brandon and Greg talk with Nick Rossi about hitting an income ceiling working on tugboats and realizing that time-for-money work wouldn’t build long-term wealth. Nick shares how that realization pushed him toward real estate, ownership, and investing as a way to create leverage and upside beyond a paycheck. The conversation breaks down income limits, risk, and the mindset shift required to move from earning income to building wealth.