What happens when a seasoned tech entrepreneur trades Silicon Valley for real estate investing in the Midwest? In this episode, Bruce sits down with Rodrigo Serzedello, a Brazilian-born tech veteran who made a bold transition from building RFID startups to flipping homes in Cincinnati—and he's doing it with smart strategy and a tech-savvy edge.

Rodrigo shares how selling his company, Instafob, gave him the runway to dive into real estate, and why he chose out-of-state properties over San Diego’s high prices. He breaks down the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) that’s helping him scale his portfolio, and dishes on his latest ventures: launching an AI real estate agent and lighting up the skies with drone light shows.

From practical investment tactics to futuristic tech applications, this episode covers:

• Why Rodrigo left tech and went all-in on real estate

• How the BRRRR strategy enables rapid portfolio growth

• His AI platform to help homebuyers find smarter deals

• How drone light shows are creating a new entertainment industry

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• Insights into investing in San Diego’s real estate market

In this engaging episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Sam Lauter, founding partner of BMWL & Partners, to trace a unique career path that started with political activism before grade school. Raised in a deeply political household, Sam shares how early exposure to national figures and movements led him to a lifelong passion for public affairs.

Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at Sam’s journey—from walking precincts at age four to founding a powerhouse public affairs firm in San Francisco. Sam recounts his time working for legendary political figures like Phil Burton, Joe Biden, and Nancy Pelosi, and the pivotal moment he helped shut down a major power plant in SF—negotiating a secret deal that would transform a toxic site into a future community asset.

This episode is rich with lessons on strategy, advocacy, and the human side of government relations. Hear how Sam navigates the intersection of politics and real estate, why developers seek his counsel, and what he thinks about state vs. local control on housing.

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In this episode, Bruce Bean chats with Jimmy Rios, the dynamic founder behind Rios Business Advisors. With over two decades of experience and a passion for serving underserved communities, Jimmy shares his journey from starting in a small Arizona room to building a multifaceted financial services empire. His company offers everything from credit repair and wealth management to real estate and tax strategy—all designed to help clients achieve financial freedom and business success.

Jimmy discusses how his firm’s “Eye Level to High Level” program helps small to midsize businesses transform financial disarray into structured growth by leveraging innovative investment and credit strategies. He also breaks down how hedge fund-style investing and AI-driven systems are used to generate compounding returns for clients, helping them fund real estate deals, pay off debt, and build generational wealth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Jimmy evolved from managing properties to building a multi-vertical advisory firm

• The philosophy behind “Eye Level to High Level” and how it empowers clients

• Using credit and financial education as tools for transformation

• How AI and hedge fund strategies are leveraged in modern investing

• Jimmy’s vision for long-term, community-driven growth through trust and education

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