Capital Hacking

Hosted by Josh McCallen & John Edwin

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Jul 2026

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Co-hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin are on a mission to bring massive value to entrepreneurs and investors who want to elevate their game! Move from Motivation to MOMENTUM EFFICIENTLY and with MAXIMUM IMPACT! Capital Hacking shows how Human Capital and Cash Capital work together to create POWER! "With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility" – Ben Parker

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August 19, 2026Episode 44831 min

E448: 3 Rules Every Small Multifamily Investor Should Follow with Matt Donnelly

In this episode of Capital Hacking, I had the pleasure of welcoming my good friend Matt Donnelly, a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. We kicked off the show with some personal updates, including my daughter's recent wedding, before diving into the exciting world of small multifamily real estate investments. Matt shared his innovative "rock solid" strategy for acquiring smaller apartment buildings, particularly in our local market of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. He emphasized the importance of knowing your market, identifying properties with value-add potential, and building strong relationships with banks and contractors. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Capital Hacking and Guest Introduction 00:01:00 - Personal Update: Robert's Daughter's Wedding 00:01:30 - Overview of Matt Donnelly's Real Estate Experience 00:02:30 - The Rock Solid Strategy for Buying Apartment Buildings 00:04:00 - Importance of Location in Real Estate Investment 00:05:30 - Value-Add Opportunities in Multifamily Properties 00:06:30 - Strategic Refinancing and Bank Relationships 00:08:00 - Building a Strong Operational Team in Real Estate 00:10:00 - Invitation to Partner on New Real Estate Deals Connect with Matt: www.GoldLegacyClub.com hello@GoldLegacyClub.com Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

July 30, 2026Episode 44741 min

E447: From Business Owner to Family Office: The Rockefeller Playbook You Can Implement Today with M.C. Laubscher

In this episode of Capital Hacking, Josh sits down with renowned investor, entrepreneur, and Cashflow Ninja host MC Laubscher to discuss how business owners can apply family office principles—without needing millions of dollars. MC shares insights from over 20 years of studying successful entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices, introducing the framework behind his new book, "The Family Office for Business Owners: Build a Family Wealth System as Powerful as Your Business." Listeners will learn how to create a family operating system, preserve wealth across generations, establish a family bank, improve governance, and think like long-term wealth builders rather than simply business operators. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & episode overview 03:08 – MC Laubscher's background and journey into investing 10:06 – How the new book came to life 17:50 – Why every business owner should think like a family office 19:54 – The Five Pillars of a Family Wealth System 29:10 – Succession planning and preparing the next generation 33:15 – Creating a Family Bank with Infinite Banking 35:02 – Asset management, long-term investing & final insights 39:33 – Where to get the book and connect with MC 40:07 – Closing remarks and outro Connect with MC: https://www.producerswealth.com/familyofficebook https://producerswealth.com/ https://a.co/d/08uE6kKR Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

July 23, 2026Episode 44623 min

E446: Co-Living Capital Hacking: The Formula for Passive Cash Flow with Charles Rossano

In this episode of Capital Hacking, we interview Charles Rossano, founder of Cohaven, about his journey from scaling technology companies to building an innovative real estate investment platform focused on shared living (co-living). Charles shares how mentorship led him into real estate, why he believes affordable shared housing is one of today's biggest investment opportunities, and how his company combines real estate investing, property management, capital raising, and AI automation into a scalable business model. The conversation also explores raising capital, building operator communities, using GoHighLevel with AI, and the growing demand for affordable housing solutions for adults aged 55+. Chapters: 01:57From Tech Entrepreneur to Real Estate Investor 03:58Finding a Mentor & Building a Real Estate Career 06:21Learning Capital Raising & Launching Cohaven 11:04Understanding the Shared Living (Co-Living) Investment Model 13:38How Shared Living Generates Higher Returns for Investors 16:26Building Operations, Teams & Scaling the Business 17:25Using AI & GoHighLevel to Automate Real Estate Operations 21:36Why 55+ Independent Living is the Next Big Opportunity Connect with Charles: https://www.cohavencapital.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohaven-capital/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesrossano/ Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

July 16, 2026Episode 44527 min

E445: 20 Years Inside NVR's Production Machine: How a GoBundance Builder Now Coaches Entrepreneurs on Systems & Scale — with Peter Mielnik

In this episode of Capital Hacking, we had the honor of hosting Peter Mielnik, a remarkable individual with an inspiring journey from the corporate world to ultra-marathon running and coaching. Peter shared his background, starting from his blue-collar roots and his time as a wrestler at Penn State, to his impressive 24-year career at NVR, one of the most profitable home builders in the nation. We delved into Peter's transformative experiences, including his decision to leave his corporate job to pursue a life of greater impact and fulfilment. He emphasized the importance of vision and commitment, explaining how he reverse-engineers his goals into actionable steps. Peter also discussed his incredible achievement of running a 100-mile ultra-marathon, which he undertook to raise funds for the Open Way Foundation, a charity supporting orphaned youths in Nepal. Throughout our conversation, Peter highlighted the significance of accountability and personal ownership in achieving one's goals. He shared practical tools, such as journaling and creating a "manifest" of important tasks, to help listeners hold themselves accountable and measure their progress. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Episode and Guest 00:01:14 - Peter Mielnik's Background and Journey 00:02:22 - Transition from Wrestling to Home Building 00:03:26 - Achievements at NVR and Financial Milestones 00:04:32 - The Decision to Leave NVR and Pursue Coaching 00:05:41 - Supporting the Open Way Foundation and Charity Work 00:08:01 - Highlights from the Copper Kings 100 Ultra Marathon 00:12:26 - The Importance of Vision and Accountability in Life 00:20:11 - Tools for Self-Accountability and Journaling Techniques 00:25:48 - How to Connect with Peter Mielnik Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mielnik-0a87324/ Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

July 9, 2026Episode 44443 min

E444: How Josh McCallen Turned Golf Courses into a Tax-Free Income Hack for Accredited Investors- A Rebroadcast of the HIDDEN MONEY Podcast

In this rebroadcast from the Hidden Money Podcast, host(s) Mike Pine, CPA, and Kevin Schneider sit down with Josh McCallen to discuss how innovative deal structuring, experiential hospitality, and strategic tax planning can create significant wealth, strong cash flow, and valuable tax advantages. Whether you're an experienced investor or exploring new opportunities, this episode offers practical insights into leveraging real estate, hospitality, and the IRS tax code to achieve exceptional results. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:44 Re-release of a rare episode with a deep dive into the IRS tax code 02:05 Details of the Queenstown Harbor Golf Resort deal 03:47 Josh's background and journey into real estate and hospitality 07:55 How hospitality and wedding venues create revenue streams 15:15 The concept of experiential hospitality and its revenue potential 20:50 The impressive revenue per available room (RevPAR) metrics 25:18 The strategic acquisition of golf resorts in Maryland 28:26 Cost of building and renovating golf courses 32:25 Creating demand through weddings and events 35:38 The unique investment opportunity and tax benefits 40:28 Closing remarks and how to connect with the hosts Visit: https://www.revotaxpayer.com/ HIDDEN MONEY Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/sKW3b-auxO4?si=NbNHfuGbSZ7KT9vb Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

May 21, 2026Episode 44332 min

E443: The Skinny Fat Trap: Why Endurance Athletes Are Wrecking Their Health with Coach Rami Odeh

In this episode, Rami shares his incredible journey from endurance athlete to muscle-building maestro, revealing how he reversed his own skinny-fat tendencies and achieved peak vitality at an age when most think it's too late. You'll discover how his 11-month phased program—centered on smart bulking, targeted recovery, and natural biohacking—can help you unlock your full potential. Whether you're tired of feeling sluggish, want to break free from the aging narrative, or simply crave a more energized, stronger version of yourself, this conversation is your blueprint for radical transformation. Chapters: 00:01:10 - Coach Rami's approach to transforming fitness and testosterone levels 00:02:43 - Coach Rami's background and journey in the fitness industry 00:04:25 - Transition from endurance athlete to strength training 00:10:02 - The impact of endurance training on health and testosterone levels 00:14:00 - Overview of Coach Rami's transformation program and its success rate 00:19:15 - Understanding testosterone levels: total vs. free testosterone 00:25:41 - Phases of the transformation program and individualization 00:30:11 - Information on the Alloy franchise model and its target audience 00:31:37 - Conclusion and call to action for listeners Connect with Rami: https://coachrami.com/ Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

April 23, 2026Episode 44224 min

E442: From Railroad Inspector to Real Estate Investor: How to Build a Multimillion-Dollar Portfolio through Blue-Collar Discipline with Adam Sondgeroth

In this episode, real estate investor Adam Sondgeroth shares his journey from working in the railroad industry to building a portfolio of over 100 units through creative financing, strategic partnerships, and proactive deal sourcing. Learn how he scaled rapidly, leveraged relationships, and took action to seize opportunities in the real estate market. Chapters: 00:01:05 - Adam Sondgeroth's journey from railroad worker to real estate investor 00:02:03 - Overview of Adam's real estate investments and creative financing strategies 00:04:07 - The influence of entrepreneurial mindset and early inspirations 00:10:49 - Building relationships and networking in real estate 00:17:14 - Transitioning to larger multifamily deals and the importance of taking action 00:19:05 - Case study of a successful multifamily investment and exit strategy Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sondgeroth-868138221/ Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

April 16, 2026Episode 44135 min

E441: The Family Vault: Cash, Insurance, and Legacy Planning with Josh Ryan

In this conversation, Josh Ryan shares his journey from a real estate agent to a financial advisor, detailing the challenges he faced during the 2008 financial crisis that led him to become a financial advisor. He discusses the concept of the 'Family Vault' as a financial safety net, the establishment of a virtual family office, and the importance of business acquisition and commercial real estate in wealth management. The discussion emphasizes proactive strategies for financial planning and legacy creation. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to the Show 00:01:07 - Key Principle: Concentrate to Get Rich, Diversify to Stay Rich 00:02:27 - Guest Introduction: Josh Ryan and His Background 00:04:13 - Josh Ryan's Journey into Financial Services 00:10:08 - The Concept of the Family Vault 00:12:00 - Understanding the Virtual Family Office 00:19:01 - Business Acquisition as Part of a Family Office Strategy 00:24:02 - The Importance of Commercial Real Estate in Wealth Building 00:30:04 - Partnering with Clients for Business Acquisitions 00:33:15 - How to Connect with Josh Ryan and Closing Remarks Connect with Josh Ryan: https://cornerstoneroscoe.com/ Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

April 9, 2026Episode 44028 min

E440: Return on Relationship (ROR) The Sales Strategy Top Closers Use with Brett Kramer

In this conversation, Brett Kramer shares his journey with Cutco, starting from his college days to becoming a top sales representative. He discusses the importance of referrals, building customer relationships, and the evolution of Cutco's business gifting strategies. Brett emphasizes the significance of product quality and the training provided by Vector Marketing, which has helped him develop essential sales skills. He also highlights his impressive sales figures and future plans in the industry. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:02:24 - Brett Kramer's Background and Journey with Cutco 00:04:35 - The Importance of Referrals in Sales 00:06:58 - Building a Social Presence and Engaging Customers 00:09:23 - Business Gifting Strategies and Customization Options 00:12:11 - The Value of Cutco Products and Customer Relationships 00:24:12 - Brett's Sales Achievements and Future Plans Connect with Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-kramer-27214991/ bkramer223@gmail.com 917-716-2823 Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify

April 2, 202632 min

E439: Ten Surprising Power Lessons of Abundance with Reign Streiter

In this engaging conversation, Reign shares his insights on personal growth, community service, and the importance of mindset. He emphasizes the power of giving back, creating memorable experiences, and the significance of accountability in achieving personal goals. Reign also discusses the value of building relationships through networking and the impact of financial freedom on one's lifestyle. The discussion highlights the journey of life and the importance of enjoying each moment while striving for growth and contribution to the community. Chapters: 00:00:43 - Meet Reign Streiter: The Friday Shirt 00:01:10 - Power Lessons of Abundance 00:01:56 - Introducing Reign Streiter 00:02:16 - Reign's Excitement and Engagement 00:04:53 - Sandwiches: Giving Back to the Community 00:07:32 - Five Equals Ten: Planning Experiences 00:09:06 - Compound: The Power of Daily Habits 00:10:41 - Rolodex: Leveraging Your Network 00:13:19 - Get To: Shifting Your Mindset 00:15:03 - Power Five: Daily Accountability 00:18:01 - Quit: Knowing When to Move On 00:19:27 - Journey: Enjoying the Process 00:20:30 - One Way: Embracing Flexibility in Travel 00:22:53 - Give Back: The Importance of Community Contribution 00:26:14 - Reign's Journey to Abundance 00:30:08 - Closing Thoughts and Connections Connect with Reign: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reignstreiter/ GIVE BACK REAL ESTATE | Athens, Georgia - Athens, Georgia Learn More About Accountable Equity: Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify