Rod Khleif is the host of the world's #1 commercial real estate podcast, Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing, with over 20 million downloads. A best-selling author, speaker, and multifamily investor for more than 40 years, Rod has owned and managed over 2,000 properties and currently owns thousands of apartment units across multiple states. His training programs have helped thousands of investors build cash-flowing portfolios and achieve financial freedom.

An immigrant from Holland who started with very little, Rod discovered real estate's potential early and went on to build a career grounded in resilience, discipline, and proven strategy. His students have acquired more than 260,000 multifamily units and raised hundreds of millions in capital, using the systems and mindset principles Rod is known for teaching.

Rod's mission is to help people create generational wealth through safe, scalable, recession-resilient multifamily investing. Through his bootcamps, coaching, and free educational platforms, he provides clear guidance for new and experienced investors. Learn more or connect at RodsLinks.com or RodKhleif.com/Connect.

During the show we discuss:

• What inspired Rod Khleif to launch Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing and grow it into the world's #1 commercial real estate podcast
• Why multifamily real estate is Rod's top vehicle for building long-term wealth, freedom, and legacy
• How Rod's journey from immigrant to industry leader shaped his mindset-first approach to investing
• The critical mindset shifts required to scale from zero to thousands of units
• Why mentorship, systems, and community dramatically accelerate investor success
• How Rod teaches ethical capital raising, syndication structure, and deal protection
• Key lessons learned from owning and managing over 2,000 properties—and guiding students to massive results

Resources:
https://rodslinks.com
https://rodkhleif.com/

Brittany Bettini is the Founder and CEO of I Need A VA, one of the fastest-growing virtual staffing agencies in the U.S., and the author of SheDelegates: A No-BS Guide for Women Who Refuse to Choose Between Success and Sanity (coming August 21, 2025). After years of believing she had to do everything herself—working 14-hour days, micromanaging every detail, and burning out—she discovered that delegation wasn't a luxury but a requirement for real success. That realization changed the trajectory of her business and her life.

Today, Brittany is dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs stop drowning in tasks and start leading like CEOs. Through I Need A VA, she helps business owners scale faster by hiring top-tier virtual assistants, reclaim their time, and eliminate the overload that holds them back. Her no-BS approach teaches women how to delegate with confidence, focus on what matters, and finally break free from the "it's faster if I do it myself" trap.

With a world-class team of VAs known for their accuracy, efficiency, and reliability, Brittany has made outsourcing simple, stress-free, and transformative. Her mission is clear: empower entrepreneurs to build their dream teams, grow their businesses without burnout, and stop trying to do it all alone.

During the show we discuss:

• How virtual assistants help entrepreneurs reclaim time, increase revenue, and work fewer hours
• Which tasks business owners should delegate first to see the fastest ROI
• How I Need A VA matches businesses with the right VA through recruiting, vetting, and training
• The impact delegation has on burnout, work-life balance, and founder focus
• The speed and simplicity of onboarding, plus ongoing VA management and support
• Why outsourcing is often more cost-effective than hiring in-house staff
• The long-term transformation entrepreneurs experience by freeing up 10–20 hours per week

Resources:

https://ineedava.com/

Kunal Bhasin is the Founder and CEO of 1West, a financial technology and services firm helping small and mid-sized businesses grow through customized capital solutions. Since founding the company in 2017, he has built 1West into a trusted partner known for speed, service, and trust, delivering transparent, flexible funding that supports long-term success. Under his leadership, the company has grown rapidly, expanding its team by over 50% in just two years.

Before launching 1West, Kunal held senior roles at World Business Lenders, LLC, including Senior Vice President and Vice President of Business Development, where he helped drive expansion and growth strategies. His background also includes founding TEK-TOK CORPORATION, an online retail venture, and serving as a Financial Advisor at Harbor Financial Services, giving him broad experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and client management.

Based in New York, Kunal leads 1West with a vision to make business capital more accessible and transparent. Through innovative solutions and a client-first approach, he continues to empower businesses nationwide to achieve sustainable growth.

During the show we discuss:

• The biggest challenges small and mid-sized businesses face when seeking traditional bank financing
• Why profitable and growing businesses are often still denied access to capital
• How 1West is closing the small business lending gap left by banks and traditional lenders
• The role SBA loans play in expanding access to affordable, flexible financing
• How 1West simplifies the SBA loan process using technology, data, and expert guidance
• 1West's focus on speed, transparency, service, and trust throughout the lending experience
• How customized loan solutions and ongoing support help businesses grow and prepare for future funding

Resources:
https://www.1west.com/

Giuseppe is a franchising expert who's spent 20+ years helping over 200 individuals achieve business ownership. His experience in sales, marketing, and management at firms like UBS and J.P. Morgan have guided thousands in investments, reaching over $1 billion in sales.

Now with FranChoice, Giuseppe helps aspiring entrepreneurs find franchise opportunities that fit their goals and lifestyle. He believes that "Freedom favors the bold,"—helping others take bold steps toward business ownership, financial security, and the freedom they've been dreaming of.

During the show we discuss:

• What inspired a career in franchising and helping others succeed.
• The key differences between starting a business vs. buying a franchise.
• How to choose the right franchise for your goals and lifestyle.
• Typical investment ranges and funding strategies for franchise ownership.
• How to leverage OPM (Other People's Money) to buy a franchise.
• Ways to access a franchise consultant for free guidance.
• Timeline expectations: how long it takes to get a franchise up and running.
• Flexibility options, including part-time ownership and scaling to multiple units.
• How to plan for a smooth exit from a franchise.

Resources:
https://www.franchoice.com/
https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/

Amanda Watts helps service professionals stop doing the work and start advising around it. Through her company, The Business Advisor Academy, she helps advisors, consultants, accountants, and CFOs escape the time-for-money trap and build lean, profitable, and scalable businesses. Her approach turns expertise into structured, high-value offers that attract premium clients, command premium prices, and create the freedom to focus on strategy and growth.

With her Scalable Six™ framework, Amanda teaches clients to design businesses built for freedom, not just revenue. Her 500:200:10 model — £500K in revenue, £200K take-home, and 10 hours per week of client delivery — proves that success comes from systems, not stress. Every element — from positioning and pricing to promotion — works together like a finely tuned engine to maximize profit and independence.

Amanda is also the host of The Business Advisor Podcast and author of the forthcoming book Built for Freedom, sharing stories and strategies from entrepreneurs who've designed businesses that serve their lives — not the other way around.

During the show we discuss:

• The inspiration behind helping service professionals shift from doing the work to advising on it.
• The philosophy behind building a business that's truly Built for Freedom.
• Turning expertise into structured, high-value, scalable offers.
• How the Scalable Six™ framework creates freedom-first businesses.
• Defining ideal positioning that connects emotionally and commands premium pricing.
• Why positioning and pricing are critical in crowded markets—and where most get it wrong.
• Productizing and packaging expertise for repeatable, scalable success.
• Leveraging intellectual property to create long-term impact and authority.
• Designing a business that serves your life—not the other way around.

Resources:

https://amandacwatts.com/
businessadvisoracademy.com

Hillel Fuld is a globally recognized startup advisor, tech marketer, and speaker helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable, profitable businesses. Named Israel's top marketer by Forbes—who called him "the man transforming Startup Nation into Scale-up Nation"—he has mentored over 600 founders in marketing, growth, and storytelling, guiding startups from vision to revenue.

His work and insights have been featured in CNBC, Inc., Fast Company, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, The Next Web, and Business Insider, and he was ranked the 7th most influential tech blogger worldwide. Hillel partners with top global brands including Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Nike, creating strategies that deliver lasting impact.

A sought-after international speaker, Hillel shares his expertise on marketing, entrepreneurship, and Israeli innovation. Above all, he's a proud husband to Racheli and father of five.

During the show we discuss:

• The key mindset shifts required to move from startup mode to a sustainable business.
• Why many startups struggle to turn ideas into revenue—and how to bridge the gap.
• Why every founder should create an investor deck, even without plans to raise capital.
• How to validate product–market fit before scaling too early.
• The role of authentic storytelling in building trust and brand credibility.
• Common traits shared by the most successful founders.
• How startups balance innovation and execution with limited resources.
• The most overlooked marketing lever that can make or break early growth.

Resources:
https://www.hillelfuld.com/

Tyler Wagner is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, book publisher, marketer, and founder of Authors Unite, a hybrid publishing company helping authors successfully publish, market, and distribute their books. Since 2011, his team has guided over 4,000 authors to reach millions of readers and hit bestseller lists across Amazon, Barnes & Noble, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times.

With expertise spanning book campaigns, ghostwriting, editing, audiobook marketing, and digital distribution, Tyler transforms books into high-performing business assets that drive credibility, leads, and long-term growth. His proven strategies have powered entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders to leverage publishing as a core brand and revenue accelerator.

Beyond publishing, Tyler has built an eight-figure business through scalable referral relationships—without paid ads—and teaches others to do the same. Reaching an online audience of more than 500,000, he also hosts The Tyler Wagner Show, where he shares actionable insights on business growth, marketing innovation, and the future of publishing.

During the show we discuss:

• Turning a book into a profitable business asset, not just a passion project.
• The essential steps to creating a book that generates income and impact.
• How the Authors Unite process guides first-time authors from idea to bestseller.
• What separates books that sell from books that build long-term authority.
• Why most authors struggle with marketing and how to overcome it.
• How bestseller campaigns elevate credibility, visibility, and brand power.
• Using a book to drive referrals, speaking engagements, and coaching clients.
• The strategy for sustaining book sales and audience growth beyond launch week.

Resources:

authorsunite.com

Jason Solomon is the Vice President of Partnership Development at Fora Financial, where he leads strategic channel relationships and builds partnerships that support the company's mission to provide working capital solutions for underserved small businesses. With over 15 years of experience in sales, business development, and financial services, Jason brings deep industry insight and a proven track record of driving growth through collaborative partnerships.

At Fora Financial, which has generated 5B in funding, he focuses on expanding the company's ecosystem of partners to better serve small and medium-sized enterprises. Jason holds an MBA from Northeastern University and a bachelor's degree in business from Miami University.

During the show we discuss:

• An overview of Fora Financial's financing products, including revenue advances and lines of credit
• How much capital businesses can access and how quickly funding can be received after approval
• The application and underwriting process, including documentation and credit considerations
• Repayment structures, cash-flow-based flexibility, and early payoff options
• Transparency around rates, terms, fees, and total cost of financing
• Eligibility requirements, supported industries, and key approval factors
• How Fora Financial compares to traditional banks and SBA loan programs

Resources:

https://www.forafinancial.com/