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August 3, 2026Episode 1141 hr 0 min

Oliver Davis Reveals the One Deal That Changed Everything

Send us Fan Mail What could change in your life if you stopped chasing immediate results and focused completely on building the right process? Oliver Davis is a French real estate entrepreneur, developer, wholesaler, and house flipper who built his career in California through multifamily development, ADU projects, and direct to seller acquisitions. After leaving his traditional career path, he faced the realities of entrepreneurship while learning sales, marketing, capital raising, and business systems from the ground up. Oliver shares how LinkedIn connections helped shape his professional relationships, why buying at the right price matters more than following market trends, and how months of rejection eventually led to a major San Mateo opportunity. The conversation also explores mentorship, family support, disciplined execution, clear communication, and the importance of focusing on the process rather than becoming consumed by the outcome. Listen to the full episode to discover how Oliver Davis overcame rejection, learned from difficult real estate projects, and built a repeatable system for finding valuable off market opportunities. Chapters 00:31 Social Media and Powerful Relationships 09:44 Process Systems and Support 21:10 ADU Lessons and Real Estate Risk 29:34 Urban Rise Invest and Deal Sourcing 38:31 Building a Pipeline and Closing a Breakthrough Deal 56:22 Team Growth and Mentorship Quotes: “Focus on the process, not the outcome.” – Oliver Davis “Follow your instinct. If you want to know more about someone, just go for it.” – Oliver Davis “All your dreams are on the other side of good execution.” – Oliver Davis “Never put yourself in a situation where you are forced to sell." – Oliver Davis Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Oliver Davis! Website: https://www.oliverdavisrealtor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-davis-25837544/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliverdavisrealtor/ 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #OliverDavis #SkipTheLinesPodcast #RealEstateInvesting #ADUDevelopment #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateEntrepreneur #OffMarketDeals #Wholesaling #HouseFlipping #ColdCalling #LinkedInNetworking #SalesAndMarketing #BusinessSystems #TrustTheProcess #EntrepreneurMindset #BayAreaRealEstate #SanMateoRealEstate #RealEstateMentor #CapitalRaising #UrbanRiseInvest Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

July 27, 2026Episode 11346 min

Melissa Meza Flipped 5,000 Homes and Learned Why Failure Builds Real Wealth

Send us Fan Mail What do you understand now that you wish you would have understood earlier in your career? Melissa Meza is a seasoned San Diego real estate executive, fund manager, investor, and social impact entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in acquisitions, portfolio strategy, and distressed asset repositioning. She shares how she entered the mortgage industry after college, learned the investment business through demanding mentors, flipped more than 5,000 homes, and helped deploy over $1 billion across multiple markets. Melissa opens up about a serious medication related heart condition that forced her to change her daily life while continuing to lead her businesses. She also discusses accepting failure, protecting investor capital, finding difficult off market deals, adapting to changing market cycles, mentoring the next generation, and preventing homelessness through affordable housing and shallow financial subsidies. Connect with Melissa Meza and Care Property Advisors for real estate opportunities, investment conversations, and mentorship. Support her mission to create affordable housing and prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. Subscribe to the Skip the Lines Podcast and share this episode with an investor, entrepreneur, or community leader who needs to hear it. Chapters 00:36 Health Scare and a New Chapter 10:19 San Diego Roots and Real Estate Beginnings 14:43 Failure and Portfolio Thinking 21:03 Deploying Capital in a Changing Market 27:32 Finding Deals Others Cannot Close 33:08 Mentorship Purpose and Social Impact Quotes: “If you're not failing at something, you're not trying hard enough.” “Sitting on dead capital is a very quick way to cannibalize your own fund.” “Listen more than you speak.” “If you can find a good mentor, it'll cut years off your trajectory and limit your mistakes.” Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Luke McNaughton! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luke_macnaughton/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mac/ 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #MelissaMeza #SkipTheLinesPodcast #RealEstateInvesting #SanDiegoRealEstate #FixAndFlip #CapitalRaising #RealEstateFunds #AffordableHousing #SocialImpact #WomenInRealEstate #RealEstateEntrepreneur #PropertyInvestment #DealMaking #InvestorMindset #FailureToSuccess #Mentorship #DirectToSeller #OpportunityZones #HousingForVeterans #BusinessResilience Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

July 20, 2026Episode 11236 min

Melissa Tucci Turned Cold Calls Into a San Diego Real Estate Empire

Send us Fan Mail Do you want the success Melissa has achieved, and are you willing to do the work required to earn it? Melissa Goldstein Tucci is a leading San Diego broker associate with Coldwell Banker, an experienced real estate professional, and the official real estate agent affiliated with the San Diego Padres. She shares how selling Yellow Pages advertising, cold calling, and knocking on doors developed the resilience and sales discipline that prepared her for a successful career in real estate. Melissa explains how exceptional service, personalized communication, market knowledge, networking, and consistent follow through helped her build a trusted reputation across San Diego. She also discusses relocation services, client relationships, her Padres affiliation, charitable giving, and why long-term success requires patience, hard work, and the willingness to keep going after rejection. Subscribe to Skip the Lines with Jonathan Mitchell for more conversations with high performers who reveal the habits, relationships, and decisions behind their success. Connect with Melissa Goldstein Tucci to learn more about buying, selling, or relocating within San Diego. Chapters 00:00 Building a Sales Foundation 06:00 Entering Real Estate 10:42 The Work Behind Success 14:57 Knowledge and Reputation 20:22 Relationships and Resilience 28:59 Padres Partnership and Giving Back Quotes: “Provide an exceptional level of service. Be professional, be knowledgeable, be real, be authentic.” “Anything I do, I put my all into.” “You never want to burn a bridge. You always want to do the right thing. You always want to be the bigger and better person.” “Work hard, believe in yourself, and whatever anyone tells you, you could do it, and you could be successful.” Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Melissa Tucci! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaGoldsteinTucci/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialpadresrealtor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHgfNWSO73iuKnHISxk-iRA/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/melissagtucci LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goldstein-tucci-a652a58 Website: https://www.melissatucci.com/ 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines # #MelissaGoldsteinTucci #SanDiegoRealEstate #RealEstateSuccess #ColdwellBanker #SanDiegoPadres #SalesMindset #WorkEthic #RealEstateAgent #BrokerAssociate #ClientService #RelationshipBuilding #RealEstateCareer #ColdCalling #DoorKnocking #ReferralBusiness #RelocationExpert #MarketKnowledge #Networking #GivingBack #SkipTheLines Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

July 13, 2026Episode 1111 hr 32 min

What Andrew Rosenberg Knows About Real Estate That Most Investors Miss

Send us Fan Mail Are you investing where everyone else is looking, or where supply is quietly creating tomorrow's biggest opportunities? In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Rosenberg, second-generation business owner, experienced real estate investor, and respected capital allocator, to explore the investing principles that have shaped his success across real estate and multiple asset classes. Andrew brings decades of market experience to our conversation, sharing how his background in finance, disciplined investing, and relationship-driven approach have given him a unique perspective on identifying opportunities that many investors overlook. Throughout our discussion, Andrew explains why the biggest real estate opportunities begin with understanding supply rather than simply chasing demand. We examine why sophisticated investors study housing shortages, new development pipelines, neighborhood-level fundamentals, and local market dynamics before committing capital. Andrew also shares why the quality of the operator often matters more than investing in the hottest market, emphasizing that experienced developers with deep local knowledge consistently outperform average sponsors. We discuss San Diego as an example of how broad assumptions about California can cause investors to miss exceptional opportunities, while highlighting the importance of evaluating markets at the neighborhood level. Beyond real estate, Andrew explains how diversification, genuine networking, and an abundance mindset continue to create investment opportunities and long-term partnerships. This conversation is packed with practical lessons for investors looking to build wealth through disciplined decision-making, trusted relationships, and a long-term real estate strategy. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Andrew Rosenberg's Background 07:07 Opportunity That Changed Andrew's Investing Journey 10:43 Finding Your Superpower Through Networking 43:50 Why Supply Creates the Biggest Investment Opportunities 49:26 Diversification Team Selection and Asset Allocation 56:59 The Entrepreneurial Mindset Without a Safety Net Quotes: "I don't try to monetize every single deal flow. I think we talk a lot about the abundance mindset." – Andrew Rosenberg "Either you're a contrarian or you're going to be a victim." – Andrew Rosenberg "The idea of failure just doesn't really register. You just have to make it work." – Andrew Rosenberg Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Andrew Rosenberg! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-rosenberg-791a0a202 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #AndrewRosenberg #JonathanMitchell #SkipTheLinesPodcast #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #SupplyAndDemand #Diversification #EntrepreneurMindset #Networking #WealthBuilding Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

July 7, 2026Episode 11026 min

Sal Cefalu On 600 Deals, Market Pullbacks, And The Power Of Rejection Sal

Send us Fan Mail What would happen if more people treated rejection as training instead of failure? Sal Cefalu is a longtime San Diego real estate professional with over 600 home transactions and more than two decades at Keller Williams. In this episode, he shares how credibility, local knowledge, ethics, and relationships helped him survive and thrive through changing markets. Sal talks about being threatened by a powerful agent early in his career, only to later turn that relationship into a strong professional connection. He also breaks down San Diego’s micro markets, the importance of knowing neighborhoods street by street, and why patience matters in business, marriage, and real estate. If you want to understand how veteran agents think, how long-term trust gets built, and why rejection is part of the game, listen to this episode and share it with someone building a career in real estate. Chapters 00:00-01:49 Introducing Sal Cefalu and trusted relationships 01:49-04:55 Real estate threats credibility and building allies 04:55-08:44 San Diego market shifts and micro market strength 08:44-13:50 Local knowledge courthouse auctions and deal instincts 13:50-16:06 Lightning round with property style music and flipping trends 16:06-19:14 Focus round on fitness opportunity communication patience and success 19:14-25:21 Life hacks closing advice mentorship and rejection mindset Quotes: “Having more allies than enemies in this business. That is the key.” – Sal Cefalu “You always look someone in the face. And you just tell 'em the truth.” – Sal Cefalu “Patience. This is not a now. It is not instant gratification takes time.” – Sal Cefalu “Just don't be afraid of rejection. In any business, don't be afraid of rejection.” – Sal Cefalu Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Sal Cefalu! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salsellssd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-cefalu-79289019/ 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #SalCefalu #SkipTheLinesPodcast #JonathanMitchell #SanDiegoRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #KellerWilliams #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateInvesting #SanDiegoHomes #RealEstateMarket #LocalKnowledge #RealtorLife #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTips #MarketUpdate #RealEstateDeals #MicroMarkets #BusinessGrowth #Mentorship #Rejection Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

July 2, 2026Episode 10923 min

The Terrifying Truth About Venezuela’s Earthquake ~ Gabriel Nicoloso

Send us Fan Mail What happens when disaster strikes and the people realize they may have to save themselves? Gabriel Nicoloso is an architect, drafter, worldwide traveler, and member of Jonathan Mitchell’s team who lives in Caracas, Venezuela. In this episode, Gabriel shares his firsthand experience of a massive earthquake that shook his home, cut power and communication, and left nearby areas in chaos as families searched for missing loved ones. Donate here: https://nexosdonaciones.netlify.app Gabriel describes how Venezuelan civilians quickly organized relief efforts through WhatsApp groups, motorcycle teams, donation hubs, and direct aid deliveries. He also discusses the lack of immediate government response, the arrival of international rescue teams, the struggle for internet access, and his work with architects to create fast temporary shelter solutions for displaced families. Please support the relief efforts by donating through the verified resources shared with this episode, and share this conversation so more people can help the families affected in Venezuela. Chapters 00:00 Gabriel Describes The Earthquake Hitting Caracas 03:22 The Hardest Hit Areas And Venezuela’s History With Disasters 07:13 Civilians Organize Before Help Arrives 11:02 Boots On The Ground Relief And International Rescue Teams 15:57 Government Failure And Venezuelan Resilience 17:40 Rebuilding Shelter And How Listeners Can Help Quotes: “I’m impressed of the resilience of the Venezuelan people.” – Gabriel Nicoloso “We, the Venezuelans are the ones that rescue ourself.” – Gabriel Nicoloso “I’m someone different after this experience.” – Gabriel Nicoloso “Everything helps, every dollar counts and we’re gonna rise again.” – Gabriel Nicoloso Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Gabriel Nicoloso! Website: https://www.gabrielnicoloso.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriel_nicoloso/ Donate here: https://nexosdonaciones.netlify.app 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #GabrielNicoloso #SkipTheLinesPodcast #JonathanMitchell #Venezuela #Caracas #LaGuaira #EarthquakeRelief #DisasterRelief #VenezuelanResilience #HumanitarianAid #RescueTeams #DonationDrive #BootsOnTheGround #CommunitySupport #EmergencyResponse #ArchitectureForRelief #TemporaryShelter #BikersForRelief #RebuildVenezuela #EveryDollarCounts Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

June 29, 2026Episode 10858 min

Adam Stone Reveals The Real Estate Mistakes That Can Kill Your Deal

Send us Fan Mail How do I get to the front of the line if I am coming out in the back? Adam Stone is a real estate entrepreneur, investor, developer, broker, and attorney based in San Diego. In this episode, he joins Jonathan Mitchell to talk about how law, investing, partnerships, and development all connect in the real estate world. Adam shares how going to law school in San Diego opened doors in real estate and gave him a sharper lens for solving development problems. He explains why soft costs, title issues, vendor contracts, tenant laws, and partnership agreements can create major risks when investors fail to prepare early. Adam emphasizes that success in real estate is not just about capital. It is also about choosing the right people, building relationships with intention, staying humble, and learning from others who are already doing the work. Like and subscribe to the podcast, connect with Adam Stone and SoCal Realty Law, and keep learning from people who can help you avoid painful mistakes in real estate. Chapters 00:00 Focus Round With Family Sports And Fantasy Football 04:05 Opportunity Communication And Soft Costs 10:30 Success Trust And Partnership Lessons 18:45 Community Real Estate And Giving Back 28:30 Attorneys Title JVs And Vendor Protection 44:31 Land Use Tenant Issues And Skip The Line Hacks Quotes: “I always saw being an attorney using it as a tool.” – Adam Stone “You just got to keep fighting.” – Adam Stone “You got to have like-minded people.” – Adam Stone “Network and build a network with intentionality.” – Adam Stone Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Adam Stone! https://socalrealtylaw.com/adam-stone/ 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #AdamStone #SkipTheLinesPodcast #JonathanMitchell #RealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateDevelopment #SanDiegoRealEstate #SoCalRealtyLaw #RealEstateAttorney #RealEstateBroker #ADU #ADUs #TenantIssues #TitleIssues #Partnerships #JointVentures #Networking #SoftCosts #NAREB #InvestorMindset Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

June 22, 2026Episode 1071 hr 4 min

Why The Deal Is Harder Than The Money ~ Henry Washington

Send us Fan Mail What if the fear stopping you from taking action is not real risk but just an unanswered question? Henry Washington is a real estate entrepreneur, coach, and BiggerPockets podcast host from San Francisco. In this episode, he shares how he entered real estate with bad credit, very little money, and a willingness to figure things out one step at a time. Henry breaks down his first deal, community bank financing, private money, fear management, networking, contractor lessons, and how service first communication opened major doors in his career. His story shows that success in real estate is not about having every answer before starting, but about taking calculated action, building trust, and learning fast. Follow Henry Washington, check out his coaching, and share this episode with someone who wants to start investing but is waiting until they feel ready. Chapters 00:00 How Henry Washington Got His First Real Estate Deal 09:58 From San Francisco To Northwest Arkansas 15:54 Overcoming Fear And Taking Calculated Risks 23:00 Creative Financing And Bigger Real Estate Deals 32:19 Networking Through Service And Building BiggerPockets Relationships 38:59 Lessons From Failure, Contractors, Closing, And Mentorship Quotes “If you want something, you gotta put it out there.” “If you don’t believe you’re that thing, no one else is gonna believe you’re that thing.” “Money’s so easy to find. People think money’s the hard part. Money’s the easy part. The deal is the hard part.” “I never want to make money off of a community without being of service to that community.” Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Henry Washington! BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/henryw22 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehenrywashington/ X: https://x.com/TheHenryWash 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #HenryWashington #SkipTheLines #JonathanMitchell #BiggerPockets #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstateInvestor #RealEstateCoach #CommunityBanks #PrivateMoney #BRRRR #HouseFlipping #RentalProperties #CashFlow #RealEstateMentor #Networking #SellerFinancing #CreativeFinance #Entrepreneurship #NorthwestArkansas #InvestorMindset Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

June 15, 2026Episode 1061 hr 8 min

What’s Really Broken About San Diego Housing ~ Howard Blackson

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a city prioritizes housing growth without creating the jobs, transit, and infrastructure needed to support it? Howard Blackson is an urban designer, planner, and advocate for walkable communities who has spent decades shaping development projects across San Diego and the United States. In this conversation, Howard shares his journey from growing up in San Diego and playing football at the University of Texas to becoming a nationally recognized voice in urban planning, zoning reform, and community development. He discusses the mentors who shaped his thinking, including Sandy Goodkin, Mike Stepner, Andrés Duany, and Leon Krier. Howard explores the future of San Diego housing, zoning reform, transit-oriented development, downtown revitalization, Balboa Park, and the challenges of creating sustainable communities. Howard shares lessons from Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, navigating the Great Recession, balancing career success with family life, and finding purpose through meaningful work. He offers an honest look at the tradeoffs of leadership, entrepreneurship, and stewardship while providing a vision for building stronger neighborhoods and better cities. If you enjoyed this conversation with Howard Blackson, subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone interested in real estate, urban planning, housing, architecture, and the future of San Diego. Chapters 00:00 - 06:34 Building a Career Through Mentorship 06:34 - 12:19 San Diego Lifestyle and Community 12:19 - 20:16 Katrina, Communication, and Leadership 20:16 - 30:00 Family, Tradeoffs, and Finding Purpose 30:00 - 40:00 Balboa Park, Business, and Resilience 40:00 - 01:06:24 Housing, Zoning, and San Diego's Future Quotes "Where people spend time, they spend money." "I was fortunate to find my passion." "Everything comes with a tradeoff." "I do feel a sense of stewardship of San Diego, but nobody asked me." Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Howard Blackson! Website: https://howardblackson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blackson-b586478/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hblackson/ 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #HowardBlackson #SanDiego #UrbanPlanning #RealEstate #HousingCrisis #Architecture #NewUrbanism #Walkability #MixedUseDevelopment #AffordableHousing #ZoningReform #TransitOrientedDevelopment #BalboaPark #CommunityDevelopment #DowntownSanDiego #LandUsePlanning #HousingPolicy #CityPlanning #Development #SkipTheLinePodcast Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

June 8, 2026Episode 10542 min

$500M Commercial Real Estate Career Without Taking Crazy Risks ~ Steven Silverman

Send us Fan Mail What would change in your life and career if you stopped chasing the next dollar and started making decisions based on where you want to be 10 years from now? Steven Silverman is a nationally recognized commercial real estate broker, auction expert, and investment sales specialist who has facilitated more than $500 million in commercial real estate transactions across the United States. In this conversation, Steven shares his journey from entrepreneurial side hustles and consulting work to becoming one of the leading professionals in commercial real estate auctions and investment sales. Steven discusses the mindset, persistence, discipline, and long-term thinking that helped him build a successful career. He explains how auction sales evolved beyond distressed assets, why persistence and follow up are critical in brokerage, lessons learned from losing major deals, wealth building principles, calculated risk taking, mentorship, and how living below your means can create long term financial freedom. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone looking to build wealth, improve their sales skills, or grow a successful career in commercial real estate. Chapters 00:00 Guest Introduction and Personal Life 02:36 From Entrepreneur to Commercial Real Estate Broker 08:39 Communication Skills, Confidence, and Career Success 15:05 Lessons from Failed Deals and Building Resilience 22:00 Commercial Real Estate Auctions and National Brokerage Strategy 29:00 Wealth Building, Risk Taking, Mentorship, and Life Advice Quotes "Persistence and follow up in this business is everything." "You have to take a stance and roll with it." "Living below your means is probably the most important thing you can do." "Make the call and let them say no so you don't regret it later in life." Enjoyed the show? Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “ Skip The Lines Podcast ” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Steven Silverman! https://friedmanrealestate.com https://www.instagram.com/friedman_real_estate/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjsilverman/ 📢 Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410b TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre ADU PALS: https://adupals.com Business Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #StevenSilverman #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #InvestmentSales #RealEstateBroker #CRE #AuctionBroker #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #SalesTips #Leadership #WealthBuilding #Mentorship #FinancialFreedom #Investing #CommercialProperty #RealEstatePodcast #SuccessMindset #BusinessGrowth #SkipTheLines Support the show Enjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN