On this episode Stephen interviews Arlett Tygesen. Arlett is a Finance Professional, Real Estate Investor, and Mentor. Arlett had a long career on Wall Street and is now focussed on structuring large multifamily real estate deals in the USA and mentoring the next generation to set themselves up for success in investing and finances. Stephen and Arlett discuss moving from finance to real estate and how she structures her deals, chooses her team members, and thinks about investing a...

On this episode Stephen interviews Brian Gordon. Brian is a Real Estate Professional who has had key roles at a large Canadian REIT as well as the Ontario Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Brian has always found an interest in the Canadian financial system and how money works. In part from experience working for a real estate investment trust. Brian’s personal interest in real estate investing prompted him to build his portfolio. Which consists of multiple investme...

On this episode Stephen interviews Mel Giannone. Mel is the founder and President of Paramount Real Estate Group and has over 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate field, specializing in leasing and investment properties in southern Ontario. Paramount helps clients with sales, leasing, investment and syndication of commercial properties and delivers Customized Asset And Occupancy Solutions For Entrepreneurial Companies And Individual Investors Seeking Property Acros...

On this episode Stephen interviews Quentin D’Souza. Quentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor, and a trusted authority on investing in the Durham Region. He is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds two university degrees, which includes a Master’s in Education. Quentin has appeared on local and national television and radio, interviewed in national publications, and has been a keynote speaker to large audiences or real estate investors. Quentin owns a real estate ...

On this episode Stephen provides an overview of 5 important questions to ask when considering an investment into a real estate partnership as a Limited Partner (LP).    About Stephen:    Stephen Simpson is the Founder and Principal of Focus Developments – a Real Estate company investing in quality industrial properties throughout Ontario. Focus provides Accredited Investors an opportunity to invest passively in industrial assets for long term growth and diversification. St...

On this episode Stephen welcomes Alexander Morsink; Alexander Morsink is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of Equivesto, a Canadian online investment platform and equity crowdfunding portal.  Equivesto is a fully licensed Exempt Market Dealer, and has helped dozens of Canadian companies raise over $85MM since Equivesto’s launch in mid-2020.  Alexander is also an Angel Investor, Board Member of the Niagara Angel Network, and a mentor/advisor at several Canadian startup accelerator...

On this episode Stephen welcomes Chad Griffiths; Chad has worked in the industrial real estate industry since 2005. As a member of a global commercial real estate company and a partner with his local firm, Chad has completed over 1,000 deals with clients ranging from small companies to large institutional owners. As an active investor since 2014, Chad is co-owner of +150,000 sq ft of industrial properties.In addition to being the host of the Industrial Real Estate Show, Chad has been a guest ...

Joel Labonte is a seasoned real estate investor with over a decade of experience in the field. As the founder and General Partner of Dwellscape Investments, he has established a reputation for providing investors with opportunities to diversify their portfolios through passive real estate investments. With a wealth of knowledge in underwriting, funding, asset management, and investor relations, Joel has been instrumental in the success of Dwellscape Investments. His expertise lies in the acqu...

On this episode Stephen welcomes Gavin McHale ; Gavin is a Business Coach, Mindset Master, and a Director with Craig Ballantyne's organization, Early to Rise. Gavin helps people all over the world grow their businesses/careers and improve their lives through personal development and improving their mindset for optimal results. The discussion included topics surrounding how Gavin got into the business coaching industry, goal setting, mastering your mindset, and ways to make rapid improvem...

In this episode Stephen is welcomes Nick Karadza, the co-founder of Rock Star Real Estate.Nick and his brother Tom left their corporate jobs and created Rock Star to build a community of like minded, education hungry investors, in the GTA and Niagara Region. A brokerage made by investors for investors. Rock Star Brokerage has gained local and national media attention and earned the title of one of "Canada Profit-500 Fastest Growing Businesses" 2 years in a row. For more info check out: r...

On this episode Stephen provides a deeper dive into Focus Developments' investment strategy, Industrial Real Estate 101, and why we do what we do. About Stephen:Stephen Simpson is the Founder and Principal of Focus Developments – a Real Estate company investing in quality industrial properties throughout Ontario. Focus provides Accredited Investors an opportunity to invest passively in industrial assets for long term growth and diversification. Stephen has over 20 years of experience in ...

Welcome to the Focus Capital Podcast with Stephen Simpson - this is an intro to the podcast, a bit about Stephen, and a preview of what to expect in the coming episodes.About Stephen:Stephen Simpson is the Founder and Principal of Focus Developments – a Real Estate company investing in quality industrial properties throughout Ontario. Focus provides Accredited Investors an opportunity to invest passively in industrial assets for long term growth and diversification. Stephen has over 20 years ...