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June 15, 2026Episode 1061 hr 8 min

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

Send us Fan MailWhat 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. Chapters00:00 - 06:34 Building a Career Through Mentorship06:34 - 12:19 San Diego Lifestyle and Community12:19 - 20:16 Katrina, Communication, and Leadership20:16 - 30:00 Family, Tradeoffs, and Finding Purpose30:00 - 40:00 Balboa Park, Business, and Resilience40:00 - 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 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=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #HowardBlackson #SanDiego #UrbanPlanning #RealEstate #HousingCrisis #Architecture #NewUrbanism #Walkability #MixedUseDevelopment #AffordableHousing #ZoningReform #TransitOrientedDevelopment #BalboaPark #CommunityDevelopment #DowntownSanDiego #LandUsePlanning #HousingPolicy #CityPlanning #Development #SkipTheLinePodcastSupport the showEnjoying 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 MailWhat 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. Chapters00:00 Guest Introduction and Personal Life02:36 From Entrepreneur to Commercial Real Estate Broker08:39 Communication Skills, Confidence, and Career Success15:05 Lessons from Failed Deals and Building Resilience22:00 Commercial Real Estate Auctions and National Brokerage Strategy29:00 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=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #StevenSilverman #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #InvestmentSales #RealEstateBroker #CRE #AuctionBroker #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #SalesTips #Leadership #WealthBuilding #Mentorship #FinancialFreedom #Investing #CommercialProperty #RealEstatePodcast #SuccessMindset #BusinessGrowth #SkipTheLinesSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

June 2, 2026Episode 1041 hr 12 min

Sparking the ADU Revolution Across America

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when keeping your word becomes your greatest business advantage?Kol Peterson is an ADU expert, housing advocate, educator, entrepreneur, and author who has spent more than a decade helping shape the accessory dwelling unit movement across the United States. He shares how his environmental planning background led him to champion ADUs as a practical solution for housing affordability, sustainability, aging in place, and wealth creation.In this conversation, Kol explains the policy reforms that transformed California into the largest ADU market in the world, discusses the biggest barriers still facing homeowners and developers, explores financing challenges, modular construction, tiny homes, RV housing, and reveals why states across the country are now adopting stronger housing policies. He also shares insights from his work with Casita Coalition, AARP, ADU Academy, and numerous initiatives helping drive housing innovation nationwide.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Skip the Lines, leave a review, and share this conversation with anyone interested in housing, real estate investing, ADUs, development, or creating more affordable housing opportunities in their community. Chapters00:00 How Kol Peterson Discovered ADUs and Helped Launch Portland's Early Movement06:10 The Environmental Economic and Social Benefits That Make ADUs a Powerful Housing Solution15:42 Casita Coalition Statewide Reform Efforts and the Policies That Unlocked ADU Growth29:00 Financing Challenges Construction Costs and the Future of Modular ADU Development40:07 ADU Academy Professional Education and the Growing National Housing Network50:31 Tiny Homes RV Housing Statewide Zoning Reform and the Future of Housing Innovation Quotes"ADUs are kind of a win win win win win thing. There's nothing quite like it out there.""My theory was just I'm going to lean into ADUs because I believe it is an important thing.""The biggest question today is how do we get better second position financing without touching the first mortgage.""States are now saying local jurisdictions you can no longer regulate housing because you're doing a poor job of it." 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 Kol Peterson! Website: https://accessorydwellingstrategies.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/kolpeterson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolpeterson/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com#SkipTheLines #ADU #AccessoryDwellingUnit #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #RealEstate #HousingPolicy #UrbanPlanning #KolPeterson #SkipTheLinesPodcast #ADUAcademy #CasitaCoalition #TinyHomes #ModularHousing #MiddleHousing #HousingInnovation #PropertyInvestment #SustainableHousing #HousingDevelopment #RealEstateInvesting #BackyardHomesSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

May 25, 2026Episode 10329 min

Untold Opportunity in Aviation Finance ~ Eljona Shkreli

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when keeping your word becomes your greatest business advantage?Eljona Shkreli is a capital raiser at Stratus Financial, an immigrant from Albania, a mother, wife, world traveler, and finance professional with deep experience in banking and alternative investments.In this episode, Eljona shares her journey from growing up in the mountains of Albania to rebuilding her career in the United States. She talks about starting over, earning an MBA, working in major banks, and learning that trust, listening, and authenticity are the true foundations of sales.She also explains how Stratus Financial helps fund commercial pilot training, why aviation lending is an overlooked opportunity, and how investors can receive predictable monthly returns while helping future pilots pursue their dreams.Subscribe, share this episode, and connect with Eljona if you want to learn more about alternative investments, aviation finance, and authentic relationship-based business. Chapters00:00 From Albania to America and Starting Over04:16 Building Trust Through Authentic Relationships08:32 From Wall Street Banking to Alternative Investments13:10 Inside Stratus Financial and Aviation Lending18:41 Why Investors Are Paying Attention to Private Credit23:12 Networking Mindset and Skip the Line Advice Quotes“I was raised with a lot of structure at home.”“If I give you my word or I promise that something will be done, it will get done.”“I never try to sell something that does not make sense to you and your family.”“Never miss being authentic.” 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 Eljona Shkreli! https://www.linkedin.com/in/eljona-shkreli-mba-8bb489177/https://www.instagram.com/eljona.85/https://stratus.finance/meet-the-team/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com#SkipTheLines #EljonaShkreli #SkipTheLines #StratusFinancial #CapitalRaising #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateCredit #AviationFinance #PilotTraining #InvestorRelations #WomenInBusiness #ImmigrantSuccess #FinancePodcast #TrustBasedSelling #Networking #Entrepreneurship #WealthManagement #Mindset #Authenticity #PrivateLending #CommercialPilotsSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

May 18, 2026Episode 10240 min

Building a 30 Million Dollar Construction ~ Brandon Holtzman

Send us Fan MailWhat separates contractors who stay stuck from the ones who build multi million dollar companies?Brandon Holtzman is the founder of Holtzman Construction, a design build company operating in Arizona and Southern California generating over 30 million dollars annually. In this episode, Brandon shares his journey from knocking on doors with zero dollars to building one of the top construction brands in Arizona. He breaks down how systems, branding, marketing, and operational structure became the foundation of his growth.Brandon also dives into the realities of scaling a construction company, the pros and cons of employees versus subcontractors, why most contractors struggle with profitability, and how his proprietary software Free Builder AI helps contractors estimate jobs, manage operations, and avoid costly mistakes. This episode is packed with actionable insights for contractors, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to grow sustainably.Subscribe for more conversations with top entrepreneurs, builders, and investors who are redefining their industries. Chapters00:00 Early Hustle and Entrepreneurial Beginnings06:50 Launching Holtzman Construction During the Recession12:55 Scaling Operations Through Employees and Subcontractors18:45 Building Systems and Developing Contractor Software24:59 Marketing Strategies Branding and Company Culture31:17 Contractor Growth Advice and Skip the Line Hacks Quotes“You do not have a business unless you have a system.”“If you are not calling your leads back within five minutes you lost that lead.”“Everybody wants to go from zero to one hundred too quickly and that is where you fail.”“Start small learn your niche and understand the business before trying to scale.” 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 Brandon Holtzman! https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-holtzman/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.com #SkipTheLines #Construction #GeneralContractor #RealEstate #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #ConstructionBusiness #ContractorLife #HomeRemodel #DesignBuild #ArizonaBuilder #ConstructionManagement #Leadership #Marketing #Sales #BusinessSystems #FreeBuilderAI #HoltzmanConstruction #Investing #Startup #ScalingBusinessSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

May 11, 2026Episode 10147 min

Change Your Family’s Future Forever with Real Estate ~ Hans Seelinger

Send us Fan MailWhat would you do if everything you built suddenly disappeared overnight?Hans Seelinger is a multifamily syndicator, investor, and educator based in Miami Florida who has built a portfolio of more than 340 units while teaching others how to analyze and acquire profitable real estate deals. In this episode Hans shares his incredible story of surviving economic collapse in Venezuela, rebuilding his life in the United States, and discovering the power of multifamily investing and syndication.Jonathan Mitchell and Hans dive deep into mindset, mentorship, underwriting, capital raising, and the importance of adding value to others. Hans explains how he went from delivering balloons to closing multimillion dollar apartment deals while overcoming fear, limiting beliefs, and adversity. This conversation is packed with practical lessons about investing, resilience, networking, and creating long term wealth.Subscribe to Skip The Lines Podcast and share this episode with someone who wants to level up financially and mentally. Chapters00:00 Building a Real Estate Mindset for Wealth and Freedom05:00 From Economic Collapse to Rebuilding Life in America12:00 Surviving Kidnapping and Turning Pain Into Purpose16:30 How Hans Seelinger Broke Into Multifamily Syndication25:45 The Power of Underwriting Raising Capital and Creating Wealth39:45 Mentorship Investing and the Keys to Long Term Success Quotes“You do not need money to make money.”“You are never going to get paid for your time. You get paid for the value you bring to the market.”“Learn how to add value and people will want to work with you.”“Investing is risky but not investing is even riskier.” 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 Hans Seelinger! https://www.instagram.com/hansseelinger/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.comSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

May 4, 2026Episode 10050 min

The Dirty Truth About Institutional Money That No One Talks About Derek Czarkowski

Send us Fan MailAre you investing for hype or building real long-term wealth?Derek Czarkowski serves as Vice President, Investor Relations at Buchanan Street Partners and brings over 20 years of experience in real estate investing. In this episode, he shares his journey from institutional real estate to working with high-net-worth investors and how those experiences reshaped his approach to capital deployment and risk.The conversation dives into the realities of institutional capital, why it can pressure operators into bad decisions, and how smarter investors focus on risk adjusted returns instead of chasing flashy IRRs. Derek also explains open ended funds vs direct deals, current market opportunities, and why today may be one of the best entry points in years.If you want to understand how experienced investors think about money, risk, and real estate this episode is packed with insights you can actually use.Chapters00:00 Introduction and career background04:26 Buchanan Street overview07:58 Institutional vs private capital12:31 Capital raising and market outlook18:50 Fund structures explained23:32 Mindset lessons and life advice Quotes"It is hard to be a good buyer when you have hundreds of millions to deploy." – Derek Czarkowski"People are always drawn to high return deals even when the risk is much higher." – Derek Czarkowski"If I could do it all over again, I would buy more real estate earlier." – Derek Czarkowski"Real estate gives you equity returns bond like cash flow and tax advantages all in one." – Derek Czarkowski 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 Derek Czarkowski! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekczarkowski/Website: https://www.buchananstreet.com/personnel/derek-czarkowski/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.comSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

April 27, 2026Episode 9930 min

She Ran 60 Deals a Month Until It Nearly Broke Her ~ Zandra Ulloa

Send us Fan MailWhat are you willing to sacrifice in pursuit of success and is it worth it?Zandra Ulloa is a top real estate professional with over a decade of experience and more than 3 billion in closed sales. She shares her journey from buying her first property at 21 to leading a powerhouse team across California while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.In this episode, Zandra dives deep into the realities behind high performance success including burnout, missed personal moments, and the importance of systems, leadership, and self-awareness. She emphasizes communication, accountability, and leading with love as the foundation of long-term success while also revealing hard lessons from legal battles and business growth.If you are serious about leveling up in business and life take action today apply these lessons and start building your own path to success. Chapters00:00 Early Life and Real Estate Beginnings 03:38 Building a Brand and Team 06:01 Zillow Experience and Growth 11:27 Competitive Advantage and Communication 15:00 Mindset Mentorship and Personal Growth 23:00 Failures Lessons and Life Philosophy Quotes:I missed two and a half years of my children growing up and I will never do that again." – Zandra Ulloa"The money is the bonus the freedom of choice is success." – Zandra Ulloa"It is always a you thing not the other person." – Zandra Ulloa"Do it scared do it broke just do it." – Zandra Ulloa 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 Zandra Ulloa! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zandra-ulloa-4585ba85_sandiegorealestate-sandiegorealtor-activity-6663239044396396545-SZ3g/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zandra_ulloa/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.comSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

April 20, 2026Episode 9841 min

Yonah Weiss Reveals His Cost Segregation Tip That Slashes Taxes Overnight

Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest leak in your wealth is not your investments but your taxes?Yonah Weiss is a cost segregation expert and business director helping real estate investors unlock massive tax savings. In this episode he shares how a simple tax strategy can dramatically increase cash flow and why most investors are leaving money on the table.Yonah explores his journey from teaching to real estate, a life changing financial struggle, and the power of giving and humility in business. Yonah breaks down cost segregation in simple terms and explains how it accelerates depreciation to reduce taxes and boost reinvestment potential.Take action by reviewing your current or future properties and exploring whether cost segregation can improve your financial strategy. Chapters00:00 Yonah Weiss Journey and LinkedIn Influence 04:50 The Mantra That Drives Success 09:40 Hardship Mentorship and Life Changing Lessons 17:50 Cost Segregation Explained Simply 25:30 Where Cost Segregation Works Best and Costs 31:50 Risks Strategy and Wealth Building Mindset Quotes:"You can get anything you want in life if you help others get what they want." – Yonah Weiss"Being humble is probably the most important interpersonal skill that you can have." – Yonah Weiss"You do not know what you do not know and that is where growth happens." – Yonah Weiss"It is a cash flow mechanism that lets you keep more of what you earn." – Yonah Weiss 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 Yonah Weiss! Website: https://www.yonahweiss.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yonahweiss/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.comSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN

April 13, 2026Episode 9752 min

From Flips to Fortune How Dan Lewkowicz Built a Real Estate Machine

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the thing that breaks your momentum is the exact thing that pushes you into your true path?Dan Lewkowicz shares a deeply personal and practical journey from Metro Detroit to Israel and back, tracing how his early work in disability home modifications sparked a lasting understanding of how real estate can transform both function and value. That realization eventually led him into house flipping, where he learned by hiring every trade himself and standing on site to absorb the process in real time.As the conversation unfolds, Dan explains the world of net lease investment sales in a way that is clear and accessible, outlining what separates single tenant and multi-tenant assets, how absolute triple net leases shift risk, and why market rent matters more than many investors realize.Follow Dan Lewkowicz on LinkedIn, connect with the show, and share this episode with one investor or entrepreneur who needs a reminder that hard seasons can create powerful pivots Chapters00:00 Early life, psychology, Israel, and the first real estate spark08:56 Entrepreneurship, house flipping, and the move into brokerage14:01 Net lease investing explained in plain English25:00 Client strategy, LinkedIn, and building a personal brand31:17 Market outlook, investing lessons, and recovering from losses42:26 Relationships, mindset, and creating long term success Quotes:“Provide value. Everything else will follow.” ~ Dan Lewkowicz 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 Dan Lewkowicz!Website: https://encoreinvestmentrealestate.com/members/dan-lewkowicz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lewkowicz/Instagram: Dan Lewkowicz (@danlewk)📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: jonathan@adupals.comSupport the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN