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The Captain Curt Show
Curt Marker
21 episodes
15 hours ago
What happens when you take the discipline of an athlete and apply it to real estate? In this episode, Owen Evans (@theowenevans), hotel owner, operator, and former gym coach, shares how he transformed a fitness mindset into a high-performing real estate career. From running a gym to managing boutique hotels, Owen breaks down the parallels between health, leadership, and wealth building — and the systems that make it all sustainable. Here’s what you’ll learn: How discipline and fitness transla...
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What happens when you take the discipline of an athlete and apply it to real estate? In this episode, Owen Evans (@theowenevans), hotel owner, operator, and former gym coach, shares how he transformed a fitness mindset into a high-performing real estate career. From running a gym to managing boutique hotels, Owen breaks down the parallels between health, leadership, and wealth building — and the systems that make it all sustainable. Here’s what you’ll learn: How discipline and fitness transla...
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Episodes (20/21)
The Captain Curt Show
From Gym Owner to Hotel Investor: The Power of Discipline
What happens when you take the discipline of an athlete and apply it to real estate? In this episode, Owen Evans (@theowenevans), hotel owner, operator, and former gym coach, shares how he transformed a fitness mindset into a high-performing real estate career. From running a gym to managing boutique hotels, Owen breaks down the parallels between health, leadership, and wealth building — and the systems that make it all sustainable. Here’s what you’ll learn: How discipline and fitness transla...
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5 days ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
How to Access $500K in 0% Business Credit
What if you could launch your business with half a million dollars—without touching your savings or giving up equity? In this episode, Jack McColl (@jackmccoll), founder of Credit Stacking and author of Credit Stacking: Accelerate Financial Freedom with Business Credit, reveals the system he used to unlock $500K in zero-interest funding. He explains how entrepreneurs can use business credit to scale faster, build wealth responsibly, and travel the world while earning millions of reward points...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour

The Captain Curt Show
How a Broke Surf Coach Built a $90M Sunglass Empire
What does it take to turn a $5 pair of shades into a $90 million eyewear empire? In this episode, Chase Fisher (@chasefisher), founder of Blenders Eyewear, opens up about the early grind, the viral moments, and the lessons behind scaling one of America’s most exciting lifestyle brands. From surf coach to CEO, his story is one of creativity, conviction, and courage in the face of burnout and big decisions. Here’s what you’ll learn: How Chase built Blenders Eyewear from $2,000 and a backpackThe...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 16 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Escaping the Rat Race with Commercial Real Estate
What if the key to financial freedom wasn’t more hours worked—but smarter assets owned? In this episode, Alexio Barbara (@cashflowalexio), commercial broker at Bridge Point Realty Inc., reveals how he went from a lifeguard stand in Oceanside to building a multifamily portfolio worth $18M. He shares the wins, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him escape the rat race and build lasting wealth. Here’s what we cover: The leap from lifeguarding to commercial real estateHow to break into multi...
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1 month ago
1 hour 20 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
From Leads to Sales: The Speed2Close System
What if the only thing separating a struggling business from massive revenue was a smarter sales system? In this episode, Dacoda Londhair (@dacodalondhair), founder of Speed2Close, unpacks the proven methods for generating leads, running profitable ads, and closing sales at the highest level. He also highlights the overlooked connection between health and sales performance—why staying sharp physically keeps you sharp in business. Key insights include: How to generate leads consistently withou...
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1 month ago
1 hour 11 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Why Flipping Houses Isn’t Dead (Even After My Worst Deal)
On The Captain Curt Show, host Curt Marker asks a big question: Is flipping houses dead in today’s market? To unpack it, he’s joined by Austin Cole, a San Diego real estate investor who has flipped 75+ houses with his father while also building rentals and Airbnb income streams. This episode dives into: Is flipping still profitable in 2025? The truth about margins, ARVs, and market timingContractor challenges: what to do when GCs run off with funds, and why site walks matterBuy & hold...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
How I Turned $17,500 Into $350,000 – My First Real Estate Deal
In this solo episode of The Captain Curt Show, I take you back to 2015 when I was making just $48,000 a year as an airline pilot and decided to take the leap into real estate. With only $17,500 in savings, an FHA loan, and a little help from my in-laws, I bought my very first property—a duplex in Vista, California—that completely changed my financial future. I break down step by step how I: Negotiated $60,000 off the asking priceBorrowed creatively to fund renovationsUsed the “BRRR” metho...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Is Airbnb Dying? The truth about managing your own property
Is Airbnb Already Dead? The Truth About managing your own property Airbnb isn’t what it used to be. With rising competition, stricter regulations, and guests demanding hotel-quality experiences, the days of casual “hobby hosting” are over. So where does the real opportunity in hospitality investing lie? In this episode of The Captain Curt Show, Curt Marker sits down with Evan Rundle, founder of Noviq, to unpack why small-time Airbnb hosts are burning out — and how professional co-hosting, bou...
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2 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Why building a personal brand is necessary in 2025
What if you could turn 50 views into millions—without chasing trends or losing your authenticity? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Brandon Fortino, founder of Short Form Pros, who went from filming high school promo videos to helping founders and creators dominate their industries through content. From Jakarta to running a high-output media agency in San Diego, Brandon unpacks the exact mindset, frameworks, and tools that fuel his clients’ growth. They dive into detaching from van...
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2 months ago
1 hour 25 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Why Investing in Section 8 housing is a bulletproof strategy
What if your exit wasn’t the end—but the beginning of your best investments? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with his coworker and longtime friend Nathan Leathers, a business owner who successfully exited his company and turned his profits into a growing Section 8 real estate portfolio. Nathan’s journey is proof that you don’t need to chase trends—you just need a plan, patience, and the guts to follow through. They talk business exits, buying back time, and why Nathan chose cash-flowi...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
From Cold Calls to $20M: Cole Ruud-Johnson’s Wholesaling Blueprint
What if the easiest deals are the ones no one else is even looking at? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Cole Ruud-Johnson, a real estate wholesaler who built a $20M+ off-market empire from cold calls, consistent follow-up, and creative seller conversations. He’s the founder of Easy Button Real Estate and leads a fast-growing community on Skool called Off Market Method. They get into the weeds of offer structure, VA systems, building buyer lists, why Cole left the MLS behind, and h...
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3 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
From Renting Out a Spare Bedroom to $13m Portfolio: Kassidy Warren’s Real Estate Journey
What if the pursuit of success is what’s holding you back? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Kassidy Warren, a San Diego-based investor and podcast host who built a $13M real estate portfolio starting with a $35 Airbnb listing. But after years of hustle, construction chaos, and ignoring his health, Kassidy hit burnout—and realized he’d built a business he no longer loved. They unpack real estate strategies (why he says cash flow is overrated), mindset shifts, the power of subtracti...
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3 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
From $100M to Prison—And Back Again: Mike Morawski’s Story
What if losing everything was exactly what you needed to gain perspective—and purpose? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Mike Morawski, a Chicago-born investor who’s controlled over $450M in real estate, served 8 years in federal prison, and came out more focused than ever. Mike’s now a coach, author, and founder of My Core Intentions—helping others build short-term cash flow and long-term wealth through multifamily investing. They dive deep into mindset, market cycles, proof-of-co...
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3 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Become a Millionaire Building ADU's in Your Backyard
What if you could build generational wealth—starting in your own backyard? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Chris Luna, a San Diego-based real estate developer who turned a single ADU project into over 45,000 sq ft of active development. From flipping houses to scaling multifamily deals, Chris unpacks the exact mindset, mentorship, and community that helped him grow fast and build smart. They dive into real numbers, zoning laws, creative financing, and the lesser-known hurdles de...
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4 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Optimizing Health, Hormones, and Living Longer with Dr. Adam Silberman
What if your doctor actually knew your goals — and helped you live longer to reach them? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Dr. Adam Silberman, a functional medicine expert specializing in longevity, to unpack what truly drives optimal health. They go deep on blood work, burnout, stress, sleep, hormone health, and what it really takes to feel your best in your 40s and beyond. Dr. Adam shares the story behind why he got into medicine (it’s raw and real), how personalized care can ra...
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4 months ago
1 hour 39 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Wealth, Wellness, and Who You Surround Yourself With
What if your biggest investment isn’t money - but who you surround yourself with? In this powerful episode, Captain Curt sits down with Greg Wilson—CFO, investor, and founder of Fortitude Wellness—to unpack how to build not just a business, but a life. They dive into the hidden costs of burnout, why clarity with your finances matters more than ever, and how fitness, mindset, and quality relationships are the true foundation of wealth. Greg shares his journey from corporate accounting grind to...
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4 months ago
58 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Relationships Over Ads: The Real Way to Grow in Aviation
How do you scale an aviation business in a trust-based industry? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with Tia Minzoni—founder of Stella Jets and Stella Share—to talk about scaling a brokerage without owning a plane, why relationships beat ads in high-net-worth spaces, and how she turned her marketing brain into jet-fueled revenue. From programmatic marketing to private aviation, Tia shares real, unfiltered insight on building a brand that stands out, how she qualified 300 leads in one day...
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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
From Photography to Social Media Mastery with Beau Basinger
What if the secret to building trust and scaling your business was sitting right in your pocket? In this episode, Captain Curt sits down with content creator and social media strategist Beau Basinger to break down why authentic content creation isn't just nice-to-have—it's essential for anyone serious about building wealth and relationships. Beau shares his journey from event marketing to becoming a sought-after content strategist, working with real estate professionals and entrepreneurs acr...
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5 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
Flips and wholesaling : From Side Hustle to Seven Figures with Josh Giordani
Join Captain Curt as he sits down with Carlsbad's own real estate phenomenon, Josh Giordani! In this candid conversation, Josh unpacks his incredible journey from a part-time house flipper to running a multi-seven-figure wholesaling and flipping empire in San Diego County. Discover the strategies that enabled Josh to close 67 deals last year and is on pace for 120 this year. He shares invaluable insights on: Transitioning from a side hustle to a full-time, highly profitable real estate busine...
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5 months ago
1 hour

The Captain Curt Show
How Two Architects Transformed a Closed Hotel into a Wellness Retreat
In this episode of The Captain Curt Show, architects Josh & Diana share their journey from traditional careers to boutique hotel owners, revealing how they raised over $2 million, closed in just 60 days, and created the Terra Palm Springs hotel—a unique luxury wellness concept in a competitive market. "We wanted to create a model that didn't exist in Palm Springs... We analyzed the market and saw an opportunity that others were missing." - Diana KEY HIGHLIGHTS: • 00:00 - Introduction to J...
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5 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

The Captain Curt Show
What happens when you take the discipline of an athlete and apply it to real estate? In this episode, Owen Evans (@theowenevans), hotel owner, operator, and former gym coach, shares how he transformed a fitness mindset into a high-performing real estate career. From running a gym to managing boutique hotels, Owen breaks down the parallels between health, leadership, and wealth building — and the systems that make it all sustainable. Here’s what you’ll learn: How discipline and fitness transla...