The Rich Somers Report

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Join host Rich Somers, as he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world to discuss all things real estate, business, and wealth related. His first guests include Tarek El Moussa - real estate investor & TV personality, and Cliff Avril - former Seattle Seahawks player & Super Bowl XLVIII Champion. Rich is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in excess of $80M. He was an air traffic controller for the government for 11 years, and cashed out his 401k to get his start in real estate investing. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

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August 22, 20261 hr 2 min

How He Went From Homeless To Making $12M/yr Painting Houses

We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Joel Mercado went from being homeless at 16 to building a painting business doing $12 million a year. In this episode, he breaks down why he believes the trades are one of the biggest opportunities of the next decade, how someone can start a painting company with very little money, and why residential painting can be one of the best places to begin. Joel also shares the exact fundamentals behind scaling: finding your first customers through door knocking, building a four-week backlog before starting production, knowing when to hire an admin and sales rep, and creating a business that can eventually operate without you doing every estimate or managing every job yourself. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

August 20, 2026Episode 53743 min

#1 Nitric Oxide Expert: The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog & Low Energy | Dr. Nathan Bryan E537

Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan, a nitric oxide scientist, to break down why this molecule plays such an important role in blood flow, energy, brain function, and longevity. Dr. Bryan explains his perspective on how declining nitric oxide production may contribute to brain fog, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and other age-related health problems, while sharing ways people can support healthy nitric oxide production. They also dive into sleep, mouth breathing, nasal breathing, exercise, fasting, diet, NAD+, NMN, and the everyday habits that may be affecting your energy and performance. Dr. Bryan shares the routines he personally uses, why he believes blood flow is foundational to feeling and performing your best, and what people should understand about optimizing their health as they get older. Use code RICH at www.n1o1.com for 10% off our nitric oxide products. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

August 19, 2026Episode 53635 min

How He Makes $50k/mo From Real Estate Using Cold Emails | Tim Yu E536

For a last chance opportunity to invest in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay boutique hotels visit somerscapital.com/invest In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with Tim Yu to break down the world of real estate wholesaling and why he believes it’s one of the fastest ways to generate active income in real estate. Tim explains exactly how the wholesaling model works, how his team finds motivated sellers, and how they’ve replaced expensive marketing channels with cold email—sending roughly 22,000 emails for around $200 per month and turning those opportunities into $30,000–$50,000 in assignment fees. Tim also shares the harder side of his journey, including building the business while still serving in the Army and accumulating more than $100,000 in credit card debt after spending heavily on marketing. He walks through how he and his partner recovered, the mistakes new wholesalers make, how to find and sell deals, and what separates the people making a few deals from those building a real wholesaling business. Want to learn how to use cold email for yourself? Here is a free course on how anyone can get started https://reinbox.org/richsomers . Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

August 15, 2026Episode 5351 hr 20 min

Adley Kinsman: How She Got 76 Billions Views (copy her) | E535

We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Adley Kinsman to break down how she went from bankruptcy to building a $10 million-per-year business through content and social media. Adley shares how she went from appearing on *The Voice* and signing away the commercial rights to her own name to eventually going all-in on video, producing up to 18 videos a day and generating billions of views across social media. Adley explains what she’s learned from more than 76 billion views about capturing attention, keeping viewers watching, and turning content into an actual business. She and Rich dive into hooks, retention, why entertainment beats education on social media, building a personal brand, monetizing attention, and how one of Adley’s videos eventually caught the attention of MrBeast and his team. Join Adley's 5 day challenge that doubles people’s views in 5 days or less https://viralish.com/challenge/ (5 day challenge) Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

August 12, 2026Episode 53436 min

RV Parks: The Best Real Estate Investment To Make Millions | Dave Allred E534

Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest In this episode Rich Somers sits down with Dave Allred, founder of Axia Partners, to break down why he believes RV parks are one of the most attractive real estate opportunities right now. Dave explains how his team finds large destination RV parks, converts transient guests into seasonal renters, expands the number of sites, adds amenities, and uses seller financing to create stronger cash flow. They also discuss why Dave shifted his focus from multifamily, what makes a great RV park acquisition, the importance of strong on-site management, and the potential tax advantages of the asset class. Dave also shares his personal journey from growing up in a low-income household to building a large real estate portfolio and creating financial freedom for his family. He talks about overcoming scarcity and limiting beliefs, teaching his kids to build passive income and own assets, and why protecting the downside is one of the most important principles in investing. Rich and Dave unpack what new investors need to know before entering the RV park business and why strong operations, cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term appreciation can make the asset class so compelling. Get Dave’s free Lifestyle Freedom Toolkit at https://www.daveallred.com/ Interested in investing with Dave and Axia Partners? Learn more about their investment philosophy and current opportunities at AxiaPartners.com. You can also connect with Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveallred/ Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

August 7, 2026Episode 53248 min

How To Drastically Increase Your Testosterone Naturally | Dr. Stephen Cabral E533

We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Dr. Stephen Cabral to talk about how to optimize your health, uncover the root causes behind low energy and hormone imbalances, and take a more personalized approach to longevity. Dr. Cabral breaks down the importance of regular blood work and functional lab testing, why testosterone can decline earlier than expected, and how factors like sleep, stress, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, and environmental toxicities can affect the way you feel and perform. They also dive into the fundamentals that can make the biggest difference for living a longer, healthier life—from cardiovascular fitness and the Norwegian 4x4 protocol to improving sleep, caffeine and supplementation, morning routines, and managing your nervous system. Dr. Cabral shares his own journey from years of chronic health problems to rebuilding his health, the mindset shifts that helped him along the way, and the philosophy behind his new book, The End of All Disease: understanding your unique biological blueprint and consistently doing the basics that move you toward better health. To get Dr. Stephen Cabral’s new book Personomics: The End of All Disease Go to StephenCabral.com/rich To apply for 1-on-1 health coaching & at-home lab testing go to StephenCabral.com/coaching Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

August 4, 2026Episode 53150 min

He Built A $6M Business Teaching Construction Safety | Rocky Zapata E531

We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich sits down with Rocky Zapata, an entrepreneur who went from having negative $67 in his bank account to building businesses that generate more than $6 million per year. Rocky reveals how he identified an overlooked need for bilingual safety training, turned it into a thriving consulting company with 31 employees, and built a recognizable brand almost entirely through relationships and word of mouth. Rocky also breaks down the discipline required to overcome failure, the importance of finding a business people genuinely need, and how to know when it is time to walk away from an idea that is not working. He and Rich discuss managing cash flow, hiring and empowering great employees, removing yourself as the bottleneck, developing an unshakable mindset, and why continued growth and purpose are essential to building both a successful business and a fulfilling life. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

August 2, 2026Episode 53036 min

How Buying A Hockey Arena Made Him Millions | Jed Snyder E530

For a last chance opportunity to invest in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay boutique hotels visit somerscapital.com/invest In today’s episode Rich sits down with Jed Snyder, a former nuclear power plant engineer and options trader who made the unexpected decision to purchase the hockey team he once played for. Jed shares how a casual conversation turned into buying the team just three weeks later, why he eventually purchased its arena, and how he transformed a traditionally unprofitable ice rink into a growing community-driven business. They break down the economics of owning a hockey team, the multiple revenue streams behind operating an arena, and why creating an unforgettable live experience is essential for keeping fans coming back. Jed also explains how the team rebuilt its relationship with the local community, reached nationals every season, won a championship, and created a business that extends far beyond selling tickets. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

July 30, 2026Episode 53048 min

How A Broke Janitor Built A $7M Empire Hauling Junk | Barry Hartman E530

Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Barry Hartman to talk about how he went from working as a broke janitor and pursuing a professional snowboarding career to building a junk-removal company generating more than $7 million a year. Barry shares how he started with a single pickup truck, the business fundamentals he learned along the way, and why junk removal can become an incredibly profitable home-services business when supported by strong marketing, systems and the right team. They break down residential versus commercial customers, Google advertising, recurring revenue, pricing jobs by weight and the profit margins operators can expect as they scale. Barry also discusses expanding into used-clothing resale, building a coaching program, attracting private-equity interest and using an AI phone agent to respond to customers within minutes—while revealing the biggest mistakes new operators make and the first responsibilities entrepreneurs should delegate to grow beyond the truck. Follow Barry on Instagram @barryhartman . He puts out daily content on how to scale your business while building a lifestyle you actually love — so you don’t have to grind for a payday years down the road and miss the life and opportunities that are right in front of you. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

July 28, 2026Episode 52947 min

Most People Have Parasites... Here's What To Do About Them | Kim Rogers E529

We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Kim Rogers to talk about her personal battle with chronic illness, parasites, mould and Lyme disease, and how nearly losing her life inspired her to become known online as the “Worm Queen.” Kim explains the different ways people may be exposed to parasites through food, water and travel, while sharing her perspective on cleansing, gut health, testing and becoming a better advocate for your own health. They also explore how Kim turned her experience and healthcare background into RogersHood, a rapidly growing wellness brand selling thousands of cleansing kits every month. Kim discusses going viral on TikTok, educating customers about a taboo subject, navigating the challenges of building an online business and preparing to expand into major retailers. This episode brings together health, entrepreneurship, resilience and the story behind a highly unconventional multimillion-dollar business. Kim would love to giveaway a ParaFy Parasite Cleanse Kit too! Join her Affiliate Program here! Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers