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Welcome to The Terry Knight Show — the podcast where entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers reveal how they built wealth, scaled businesses, and created lasting success. We cover business growth, real estate investing, AI automation, financial freedom, health optimization, and faith-driven leadership. Guests include 8- and 9-figure earners, founders who sold companies for millions, and experts in wealth-building strategies. 🙏 “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” – 2 Samuel 22:33 Subscribe to learn how to build wealth, grow your business, and level up your life—faith-first. For inquiries email media@terryknight.com

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November 10, 202637 min

Self-Storage Investing: How to Buy Your First Facility with SBA Financing | Joe Downs

What if your next real estate investment could produce cash flow without the tenant, toilet, and turnover headaches of traditional rentals? If you want to build wealth through real estate but feel priced out of multifamily properties or overwhelmed by residential management, this episode introduces a more accessible path. Joe Downs explains how everyday investors can acquire mom-and-pop self-storage facilities, use SBA financing to reduce the upfront capital required, and improve underperforming properties to create stronger cash flow and long-term value. Learn why thousands of independently owned self-storage facilities may become available as aging owners retire over the next decade. Understand how SBA financing can lower the amount of personal capital needed to acquire a self-storage business compared with traditional commercial real estate. Discover how to evaluate local demand, increase a facility’s income, improve operations, and turn higher cash flow into greater property value. Play this episode now to learn how to identify, finance, and improve a self-storage facility that could become the foundation of your commercial real estate portfolio. Follow and connect with Joe Downs on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/josephmdowns/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

November 3, 202651 min

From Snowboarder to $30M+ Entrepreneur: Building a Junk Removal Empire | Barry Hartman

What would it take to build a $30M+ junk removal business that can keep running while you spend seven weeks on the other side of the world with your family? If you’re building a service business but still feel trapped in the day-to-day operations, this episode shows you what long-term scale actually requires. Barry Hartman breaks down how he went from a broken ankle, limited capital, and a $700 trailer to building 505-Junk into a multimillion-dollar company by developing strong systems, recurring commercial revenue, and a leadership team capable of operating without his constant involvement. Learn how Barry grew from residential junk removal into recurring commercial accounts and used that shift to scale from roughly $500,000 to more than $1.5 million in revenue. Discover why great people, strong systems, and predictable revenue became the three foundations that allowed him to step away from daily operations and spend extended time with his family. Understand how he thinks about expanding into new markets, developing leaders, creating additional revenue streams, and continuing to grow after already building a successful company. Play this episode now to learn how Barry Hartman turned a simple junk removal startup into a scalable business that creates both financial opportunity and greater freedom for his family and team. Follow and connect with Barry Hartman on Social Media! http://instagram.com/barryhartman Website: boltaccelerator.com Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

October 20, 202641 min

Bitcoin Mining for Investors: Mine vs Buy Bitcoin + Building Mining Facilities (Data Centers, Taxes, Cash Flow) | Beau Turner

What if the safest way to get exposure to Bitcoin isn’t “buy and pray,” but owning the cashflow-producing infrastructure behind it—without running the operation yourself? A lot of people want in on Bitcoin, but they’re stuck in the same loop: fear of scams, confusion about mining, and anxiety about volatility. This episode hits that head-on—Beau breaks down how Bitcoin mining actually works (it’s essentially a specialized data center business), why serious investors prefer it, and how to think about mining as a long-term asset strategy instead of a risky crypto gamble. Understand how Beau rebuilt after losing $500,000 with the wrong hosting partner—and the exact lesson that became the foundation of a real investor-grade mining operation. Learn why mining can be attractive versus buying Bitcoin outright, including the operating-business/tax angle and how miners generate value through both production and transaction validation. Get a clear picture of what mining looks like in reality—facility timelines, power requirements, scaling from one site to multiple sites, and what returns actually depend on. Hit play now to learn how Bitcoin mining works in the real world—and decide whether a professionally operated mining setup is the smarter path for your long-term Bitcoin exposure. Follow and connect with Beau Turner on Social Media! Website: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

September 15, 202635 min

From 75 Houses to 40+ Self Storage Facilities — Scott Meyers

What if you could replace tenant headaches with predictable cash flow —and scale from your first storage deal to a portfolio using proven playbooks? If you’re grinding on single-family or small multifamily and not seeing freedom, this episode shows how to pivot into self-storage : where underwriting is cleaner, operations are simpler, and value-add levers (rents, occupancy, ancillary income, expansions) compound faster—so you can hit your freedom number with fewer moving parts. Learn the first-deal blueprint : how Scott found a mom-and-pop facility, underwrote it, added trucks/locks/boxes/billboard income, expanded units, and turned ~$10K/mo cash flow into a launchpad. Get the financing & scale map : SBA for beginners, when to refinance vs. sell, attracting private equity, and why “bigger is easier” for management and returns Steal the ops stack : when to run unmanned vs. staffed, which PMS/tools to use, market selection (3–5 mile trade areas), and a checklist to avoid overpaying and validate demand. Hit play now to grab Scott’s step-by-step path from first facility to fund-worthy portfolio—and walk away with a practical checklist you can use to underwrite your next storage deal tonight . Follow and connect with Scott Meyers on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/ website: http://selfstorageinvesting.com/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

July 28, 202657 min

How to Buy a Small Business: SBA Loans, Investors, and Leaving Your W-2 | Josh Wilson

What if you could leave your W-2 job by buying an already profitable small business—even without having millions of dollars in the bank? Starting a business from scratch can mean years of finding customers, building systems, hiring employees, and operating without predictable income. In this episode, Josh Wilson explains how ordinary professionals can reduce that risk by acquiring established businesses with existing revenue, experienced teams, and proven customer demand. He also breaks down how SBA financing, seller financing, investors, a disciplined buy box, and a clear post-closing strategy can help you move from employee to business owner without blindly chasing deals. Learn how to create a buy box that filters out risky businesses and keeps you focused on opportunities that match your financial goals, experience, and desired lifestyle. Understand how buyers can combine SBA loans, seller financing, and investor capital to acquire established companies without personally funding the entire down payment. Discover how to evaluate the seller’s involvement, management team, customer concentration, cash flow, and post-closing workload before making an offer. Play this episode now to learn the practical framework Josh Wilson uses to find, finance, and acquire profitable small businesses that can replace a W-2 income and create long-term freedom. Follow and connect with Josh Wilson on Social Media! https://www.tiktok.com/@jwilson_smbmarket Sign Up For SMB Market: https://smbmarket.com/ Use Code: MONTHFREE (1 month FREE!) Follow Me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_

June 16, 202651 min

From Tech to Boutique Hotels: Gideon Spencer’s 95%-Automated STR Playbook

Want to learn how a tech founder went from a fourplex to boutique hotels —using a “mentor flywheel” to land off-market deals with little prior hotel experience ? If you’re stuck between buying another STR or making the leap to commercial assets, this episode shows how to de-risk boutique hotels : where to source deals (on- and off-market), how to leverage baby-boomer sellers and seller financing, and which automations (PMS, staff-light ops, contactless check-in) turn small teams into high-margin operations. A step-by-step on the mentor flywheel : attract operators, add value first, and convert guidance into true equity partnerships. The deal pipeline breakdown: broker relationships, CoStar/tax-roll targeting, bird dogs, pricing when financials are messy, and pushing terms that actually pencil. The operations playbook : 95% automation from booking to turnover, direct bookings vs. OTAs, Google Ads + UGC influencers, and when to choose appreciation over cash flow. Press play now to grab Gideon’s boutique hotel starter kit —his real templates for sourcing, underwriting, and automating your first hotel so you can scale beyond STRs with confidence. Follow and connect with Gideon Spencer on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/gideonspencer_/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

May 5, 202656 min

From 5 Beds to 17 Facilities: Scaling Residential Assisted Living| Serg Lupescu

Could you build recession-resistant cash flow—while serving seniors—starting from a single five-bed home? If you’re tired of fragile plays (Airbnb policy swings, fad hustles, thin margins) and want a purpose-driven business with durable demand, this episode shows how assisted living can become your focused, scalable lane—whether you operate yourself or invest passively alongside proven operators. Learn the real unit economics and operations—average profit per facility, payor mix (private pay & Medicaid), and the simple residency agreement protections most newcomers miss. Get a step-by-step path from first five-bed home to multi-facility portfolio, including SOPs, staffing, and how Serg avoided “shiny object syndrome” to scale to 17 facilities. Discover passive entry options (syndications), how deals are sourced below replacement cost, and the returns and hold periods Serg targets—plus red flags from the $20k and six-figure scams he overcame. Press play now to hear Serg’s exact numbers, first-year mistakes, and the three moves he’d use today to start—or invest in—your first assisted living facility. Follow and connect with Serg Lupescu on Social Media! Website: https://theassistedlivingcommunity.com/ http://instagram.com/serg.lupescu youtube.com/@serg_lupescu?si=IWGnzFdMn9WW3xzF Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

April 14, 202651 min

Multifamily Investing: From Pizza Shop to 1,900 Units (How to Scale with Partners, Capital & Systems) | Gino Barbaro

What if you could go from “pizza guy” to 1,900+ multifamily units —without starting rich—and still build a real legacy for your family? If you’re grinding a job, feel stuck trading time for money, or think real estate is “only for people with capital,” this episode hits the real problem: your identity, your money beliefs, and your value . Gino breaks down how he transitioned from a family pizzeria to multifamily by learning the business, partnering smart, and building a repeatable framework—so you can stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start moving with a plan. Learn how Gino scaled from a first triplex to 700 units in 5 years , including the deal-by-deal progression that made it possible. Discover how to get into deals without big money by creating leverage through skills (deal finding, underwriting, operations, capital raising) and value-based partnerships. Steal the wealth-building loop: cash flow to leave your job, equity to stay out , plus how refinancing/selling fits into a long-term portfolio strategy. Hit play now and walk away with a clear blueprint for how to build your first real multifamily path—starting with the exact skills, value, and deal structure you can copy immediately. Follow and connect with Gino Barbaro on Social Media! Website: https://barbaro360.com/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight

April 9, 20264 min

Amazon FBA Product Research: Stop Selling $20 Items — Pick High-Margin Products and Build a Real Brand | Neil Twa

Are you building an Amazon brand… or are you about to die slow selling $20 products with $4 profit ? If you’ve been chasing “low price + high volume” on Amazon (or you’re tempted by supplements because they seem like easy money), this episode is the wake-up call. Neil breaks down why thin margins get you crushed by ads, returns, and competition—and why the real win is building a brand portfolio around higher-priced products with real net profit. If you want Amazon income that actually scales (instead of a stressful side hustle that bleeds cash), this directly solves the trap most sellers fall into. Learn the profit rules Neil uses to filter winners—why $12+ profit per unit (often $12–$150) beats “cheap product” volume every time. Understand why Amazon’s buying behavior favors higher AOV / higher price points and how that translates into stronger brand trust and repeat purchases. Avoid the fastest Amazon failure lanes—why supplements, electronics, and apparel burn sellers (and what to sell instead), plus the “stay in your niche” lesson from Terry’s real FBA story. Hit play now and use this episode as your product filter—so you stop gambling on low-margin junk and start picking Amazon products that can actually fund a real brand.

March 31, 202634 min

Fractional CFO: Grow a Small Business Without Copying Competitors (Compelling Offers + Conversion Formula) | Michael Barbarita

What if the fastest way to grow your business isn’t working harder—but doing the one thing your competitors refuse to do ? If you’re running a business (or about to buy one) and feel like you’re stuck in a crowded market where everyone looks the same, this episode is your playbook. Michael breaks down how he scaled companies, why he had an “epic failure” by copying competitors, and the specific strategies that make price irrelevant —so you can stand out, convert more customers, and scale with confidence. Learn the exact “risk reversal” move that helped grow a retail business from $2.5M to $8M , and why customers rarely abuse a strong guarantee. Get Michael’s Conversion Formula (problem → solution → proof → compelling offer) so you can craft marketing that pulls prospects in instead of chasing them. Discover the five components of a compelling offer that shifts buyers away from price-shopping and toward saying “yes” faster. Press play now and steal Michael’s competitor-crushing blueprint so you can upgrade your offer, messaging, and growth strategy before your market gets even noisier. Follow and connect with Michael Barbarita on Social Media! Website: https://www.nextstepcfo.net/ Follow me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/officialterryknight https://www.tiktok.com/@terryknight https://twitter.com/terry_knight_ https://www.youtube.com/@officialterryknight