The REI Agent

Hosted by Mattias and Erica Clymer

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast, where real estate meets holistic living! Hosted by Mattias and Erica, this podcast is your go-to source for insights, inspiration, and strategies from top agents and investors who are living their best lives through real estate.

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September 10, 202637 min

Turn Tax Knowledge Into Lasting Wealth Through Cost Segregation with Yonah Weiss

Yonah Weiss reveals how cost segregation, accelerated depreciation, smarter tax planning, opportunity zones, professional relationships, continuous learning, and intentional networking can help investors keep more capital working while building wealth with greater knowledge and purpose. (00:00) - Introduction to Yonah Weiss and the Power of Cost Segregation (05:00) - Mattias Shares How a $50,000 Investment Created Major Tax Savings (10:00) - How Cost Segregation Can Turn a $30,000 Deduction Into $300,000 (15:00) - Why Investors Need Accountants Who Understand Property Tax Strategies (20:00) - Real Estate Professional Status, W-2 Income, and the 750-Hour Rule (25:00) - Opportunity Zones and Strategies for Deferring Capital Gains Taxes (30:00) - Yonah’s Golden Nuggets on Networking, Humility, Teaching, and Giving (35:00) - Who Not How, Connecting With Yonah Weiss, and Final Thoughts (37:10) - Closing Disclaimer Contact Yonah Weiss https://yonahweiss.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yonah.weiss.1 https://www.instagram.com/yonahweiss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss/ https://www.youtube.com/@YonahWeiss1 Wealth is not only about earning more. It is about understanding the tools available to you, surrounding yourself with people who know what you do not, and putting that knowledge to work. Keep learning, keep building your network, and remember Yonah Weiss’s simple challenge to help one person every day. To discover more strategies for building wealth while creating a life that matters, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

September 8, 202636 min

Keep Showing Up in Residential Real estate Sales Until Everything Changes with Christian Givens

Christian Givens reveals how early investing, painful setbacks, grief, mentorship, social media consistency, authenticity, personal boundaries, and holistic success helped him turn imperfect beginnings into a thriving business and a life built with greater intention. (00:00) - Introduction to Christian Givens and His Early Start in Real Estate (05:00) - Returning to Maryland, Losing His Father, and Choosing a Bigger Vision (10:00) - Losing Money, Investing in Coaching, and Building Through Social Media (15:00) - Staying Top of Mind Through Authentic Relationships and Technology (20:00) - Luxury Home Tours, Comedy Content, and Building an Authentic Personal Brand (25:00) - Social Media Boundaries, Family Privacy, and the Danger of Oversharing (30:00) - Beating Perfectionism, Protecting Your Health, and Showing Up Consistently (35:00) - Who Not How, Building the Right Network, Social Media, and Closing Thoughts (36:52) - End of Episode Contact Christian Givens https://www.facebook.com/ChristianGRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/christiangrealtor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-givens-a667235a/ https://www.tiktok.com/@christiangrealtor https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianGivensRealtor Christian Givens proves that the people who win are not always the ones who start with the best skills, biggest audience, or perfect plan. They are often the ones willing to keep showing up, keep learning, protect what matters most, and give their efforts enough time to compound. If you are building a business, an investment portfolio, or simply a better life, do not let imperfect beginnings convince you to abandon a powerful future. Keep getting the reps, keep building your foundation, and keep becoming the person capable of reaching the next level. For more conversations about building wealth without sacrificing the life you are building it for, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

September 3, 202646 min

Take Control of Your Future Through Multifamily Investing with John Casmon

John Casmon reveals how a corporate wake-up call, house hacking, multifamily syndication, mentorship, cash flow discipline, and aligned family goals helped him build financial control while growing from a duplex into thousands of apartment units. (00:00) - Introduction to John Casmon and Building Wealth While Working Full Time (05:00) - From Corporate Uncertainty to Taking Control of Your Financial Future (10:00) - Choosing the Right Investment Strategy for Your Goals and Lifestyle (15:00) - House Hacking, Building Equity, and Discovering the Power of Partnerships (20:00) - How Multifamily Syndication Works as a Business Investment (25:00) - Why Multifamily Housing Can Offer Stability Through Changing Markets (30:00) - Midwest Investing, Local Knowledge, and the Hidden Risks of Cheap Properties (35:00) - Balancing Family, Career, and Investing Through a Shared Vision (40:00) - Mentorship, Personal Growth, and Three Principles for Successful Investing (45:00) - Atomic Habits, Multifamily Insights, John Casmon’s Resources, and Closing Thoughts (46:00) - Final Sign-Off and Investment Disclaimer Contact John Casmon https://casmoncapital.com/ https://www.facebook.com/p/John-Casmon-100028409780377/ https://www.instagram.com/jcasmon/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/multifamily-apartments-john-casmon/ https://www.youtube.com/@JohnCasmonMultifamily https://x.com/Casmon_Capital John Casmon's journey is proof that financial freedom doesn't begin when everything is perfect. It begins when someone decides to take ownership of their future, build the right habits, find the right people, and keep moving forward. Start where you are, focus on cash flow, learn from every mistake, and build a life where you have more choices tomorrow than you have today. For more inspiring conversations about investing, wealth, and creating a life on your terms, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4

September 1, 202634 min

Build a Powerful Real Estate Business That Fits Your Life with Elizabeth Prisbrey

Elizabeth Prisbrey reveals how authenticity, consistency, YouTube education, healthy boundaries, and accountability helped her rebuild a thriving Cedar City business while earning client trust, protecting family life, and creating sustainable success on her own terms. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-a-powerful-real-estate-business-that-fits-your-life-with-elizabeth-prisbrey/ (00:00) - Introduction to Elizabeth Prisbrey and the Southern Utah Housing Market (05:00) - Starting Over in Cedar City and Rebuilding a Real Estate Career (10:00) - Using YouTube to Build Trust With Relocation Buyers (15:00) - Getting Comfortable on Camera and Creating Authentic Content (20:00) - Consistency, Community Visibility, and Building a Lasting Client Base (25:00) - Realtor Leadership, Industry Relationships, and Professional Growth (30:00) - Choosing the Right Clients, Protecting Balance, and Taking Accountability (34:51) - Where to Find Elizabeth Prisbrey and Closing Thoughts Contact Elizabeth Prisbrey https://elizabethprisbrey.buyutahrealestate.com/ https://www.facebook.com/elizabethprisbreyrealtor https://www.instagram.com/elizabethprisbrey_realtor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-prisbrey-realtor%C2%AE-14581a132/ Elizabeth Prisbrey's journey is a reminder that success doesn't have to come from copying someone else's blueprint. Know your strengths, serve people honestly, keep showing up, protect the life you're working so hard to build, and focus your energy on the things you can actually control. When your business begins supporting your values instead of competing with them, success becomes something you can sustain and enjoy. For more conversations about building wealth while building a better life, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

August 27, 202627 min

Build Wealth, Serve Families, Through Residential Assisted Living with Isabelle Guarino

Isabelle Guarino reveals how residential assisted living can create cash flow, solve a growing senior care crisis, build family legacy, and help investors think bigger while designing businesses that support freedom and meaningful impact together. (00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and Isabelle Guarino (05:00) - Finding the Right Home for Residential Assisted Living (10:00) - Building a Residential Assisted Living Business That Runs Without You (15:00) - Funding the Business, Understanding the Numbers, and Avoiding Undercapitalization (20:00) - Building a Portfolio and Creating Long-Term Wealth Through Senior Housing (25:00) - Why New Investors Should Think Bigger and Move Past Limiting Beliefs (27:47) - Assisted Living Revolution, RAL Academy Resources, and Closing Thoughts Contact Isabelle Guarino https://RAL101.com https://www.facebook.com/isabelle1990aimee https://www.instagram.com/theisabelleguarino/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-guarino/ https://youtube.com/@RALAcademy Isabelle Guarino's story proves that some of the greatest opportunities are hiding inside problems families desperately need solved. When investors combine education, disciplined numbers, strong systems, and meaningful service, they can build wealth that creates freedom while leaving something powerful behind for the next generation. Think bigger, build intentionally, and never assume the opportunity calling you is too large to pursue. To discover more conversations about building wealth while creating a life worth living, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

August 25, 202647 min

Utilizing Leadership in Real Estate to Think Bigger, Act Now, and Build a Life That Matters with Verl Workman

Verl Workman reveals how thinking bigger, tracking the right activities, protecting family time, building net profit, and preparing for opportunity can transform business success into lasting wealth, freedom, purpose, and a genuinely fulfilling life today. (00:00) - Introduction to Verl Workman and His Journey to Health, Longevity, and Success (05:00) - Authenticity, Personal Transformation, and Living What You Teach (10:00) - From Business Failure to Becoming a Top Real Estate Producer and Coach (15:00) - Building Wealth Through Multiple Income Pillars and Thinking Bigger (20:00) - Why New Agents Should Join High-Performing Teams and Learn From the Best (25:00) - How Failure Creates Wisdom and Why AI Cannot Replace Human Judgment (30:00) - Tracking the Right Activities, Maximizing Listings, and Plugging Income Leaks (35:00) - Adapting to a Changing Market and Becoming the Specialist Consumers Want (40:00) - Return on Time, Finding the Money, and Why Net Profit Is the Number That Matters (45:00) - Acting on Opportunity, Building Wealth, and Connecting With Verl Workman (47:00) - Closing Message and The REI Agent Podcast Disclaimer Contact Verl Workman https://verlworkman.com/ https://workmansuccess.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VerlWorkmanWSS/ https://www.instagram.com/verlworkman/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/verlworkman/ https://www.youtube.com/@VerlWorkmanSuccess Verl Workman proves that greatness does not have to be accidental. Think bigger, protect the people and time that matter most, measure the activities that actually produce results, build real net profit, and prepare yourself before opportunity arrives. The goal is not simply to build a bigger business. It is to build the wealth, health, freedom, and relationships that allow you to fully participate in the life you worked so hard to create. For more conversations about building wealth while building a life worth living, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

August 20, 202636 min

Build Bigger, Think Differently, and Create Your Own Opportunity with Ryan Herrera

Ryan Herrera reveals how persistence, creative financing, development, and strategic partnerships can turn limited resources into scalable wealth while helping investors challenge limiting beliefs, create equity, and build a life with greater freedom and choice. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-bigger-think-differently-and-create-your-own-opportunity-with-ryan-herrera/ (00:00) - Introduction to Ryan Herrera and His Development Investing Journey (05:00) - Entrepreneurship, Contracting Growth, and the Personal Struggles That Changed Ryan’s Direction (10:00) - Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs and Finding Ways to Fund Development Deals (15:00) - Using Business Credit, Aged LLCs, and Outside Capital to Finance Projects (20:00) - How Development Creates Equity, Cash Flow, and the Potential for Infinite Returns (25:00) - Developer Fees, Project Management, and Building a Team to Make Development More Passive (30:00) - Why Ryan Believes Development Can Outperform Fix and Flip and Existing Rental Strategies (35:00) - Mattias Shares His Long-Term Goals, Family Priorities, Freedom, and Vision for Life (36:21) - Closing Remarks and The REI Agent Podcast Outro Contact Ryan Herrera https://rhequitiescorp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557358447472 https://www.instagram.com/officialryanherrera/ https://www.threads.com/@officialryanherrera https://youtube.com/@Officialryanherrera⁩ Ryan Herrera’s journey proves that the biggest opportunities often begin when someone stops asking why they can’t do something and starts asking how it can be structured to work. Whether it’s building a business, raising capital, developing property, or rebuilding life after setbacks, the next level belongs to those willing to learn harder skills, create value, and keep moving forward. Build the assets, build the relationships, and most importantly, build the freedom to choose the life you truly want. For more conversations about investing, wealth, purpose, and creating a life on your own terms, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

August 18, 202640 min

From Paycheck to Purpose: Building an Unstoppable Life with Yisbel Bera

Yisbel Bera reveals how purpose, mindset, disciplined action, strategic reinvestment, and the right people helped her move beyond paycheck-to-paycheck living and build an unstoppable business, investment portfolio, and life centered on freedom and lasting impact. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-paycheck-to-purpose-building-an-unstoppable-life-with-yisbel-bera/ (00:00) - Meet Yisbel Bera: From Wholesaler to Top eXp Realty Team Leader (05:00) - Turning a First Investment into Nearly $200,000 and Building Wealth (10:00) - From a State Job to Full-Time Entrepreneurship and Investor-Focused Sales (15:00) - Finding Opportunity, Embracing Discomfort, and Refusing to Fear Failure (20:00) - The Seven Levels of Why: Staying Driven When the Market Gets Tough (25:00) - Gratitude, Faith, Community, and Building a Purpose-Driven Life (30:00) - Building a Team, Delegating Responsibility, and Escaping Entrepreneurial Burnout (35:00) - Yisbel’s Three Golden Nuggets: Mindset, Massive Action, and the Right People (40:00) - The Let Them Mindset, Connecting with Yisbel, and Closing Thoughts Contact Yisbel Bera https://yisbelbera.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yisbel.beradamiron/ https://www.instagram.com/kingdomgroup___/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yisbelberarealtor/ https://youtube.com/@YisbelBeraRealtor ⁩ Yisbel Bera’s journey is a reminder that freedom rarely begins with perfect circumstances. It begins with a decision to stop settling, define a why powerful enough to survive the hard days, protect the mind, take massive action, reinvest what success produces, and surround yourself with people who help multiply the mission. Don’t just chase more income. Build a life where your money, time, relationships, and purpose can grow together. For more conversations that help you build wealth without losing the life you’re building it for, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

August 13, 202652 min

Build Wealth Without Losing Your Life and Happiness with Bree Hartman

Bree Hartman reveals how self-storage investing, seller financing, and intentional wealth building can create cash flow, time freedom, and a simpler life while helping investors stop chasing complexity and start building on purpose with confidence. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-wealth-without-losing-your-life-and-happiness-with-bree-hartman/ (00:00) - Introduction to Bree Hartman and Her Journey Into Self-Storage Investing (05:00) - Why Self-Storage Offers Simplicity, Scalability, and Lower Operating Expenses (10:00) - Finding Profitable Self-Storage Deals Through Off-Market Relationships (15:00) - The Market Rule of Fives for Identifying Undervalued Storage Facilities (20:00) - Turning Unsophisticated Mom-and-Pop Facilities Into Multiple Revenue Streams (25:00) - Why Boring Businesses Can Create Greater Freedom and Fewer Headaches (30:00) - Seller Financing, Value-Add Strategies, and Growing Property Value (35:00) - Creating Win-Win Deals With Retiring Owners and Creative Financing (40:00) - Building Wealth Through Refinancing, Exit Strategies, and Intentional Investing (45:00) - Redefining Success Through Time Freedom, Family, and Smarter Wealth Building (50:00) - Bree's Favorite Books, Self-Storage Resources, and Final Advice (52:08) - Closing The REI Agent Podcast and Living the Life You Want Contact Bree Hartman https://www.selfstorageschool.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bduplisea https://www.instagram.com/bree.theinvestor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/breannadupliseahartman/ https://www.youtube.com/@Bree.TheInvestor Bree Hartman's journey is a powerful reminder that the goal isn't simply to own more, earn more, or build the biggest portfolio. The goal is to create assets that give you choices, protect your time, and help you build a life you don't need to escape from. Find the opportunity, build the relationship, take intelligent action, and never forget what you're building all of this for. For more conversations about creating wealth while living with purpose, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

August 11, 202632 min

Build Before You Compare: Relationships, Resilience, and Success with Danielle Hennessy

Danielle Hennessy reveals how relationships, resilience, smart preparation, and a build-before-you-compare mindset can help professionals grow stronger businesses, navigate competitive markets, serve clients better, and create lasting success without sacrificing the life they truly value. See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-before-you-compare-relationships-resilience-and-success-with-danielle-hennessy/ (00:00) - Introduction to Danielle Hennessy and Building a Career in a Resource-Driven Market (05:00) - Getting Licensed, Landing the First Client, and Learning the Business (10:00) - Building Community, Expanding Your Sphere, and Growing Through Relationships (15:00) - Inside a Fast-Moving Seller's Market and the Pressure Facing Buyers (20:00) - Winning Bidding Wars with Strong Offers and Smart Escalation Strategies (25:00) - Pricing Properties, Shifting Canadian Markets, and Buyer Migration to Alberta (30:00) - Measuring Success, Building a Balanced Life, and Danielle's Final Advice Contact Danielle Hennessy https://daniellehennessy.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/daniellehennessyrealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/daniellehennessyrealtor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-hennessy-26a9972ba/ Danielle Hennessy’s story is a powerful reminder that lasting success isn’t built by constantly watching what everyone else is doing. It’s built by serving people well, strengthening relationships, preparing for opportunities, learning from losses, and doing something every day that moves your life and business forward. Build first, compare less, and keep creating a version of success that’s actually worth living. For more conversations about building wealth without losing sight of the life you’re building it for, visit https://reiagent.com Is success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor’s Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl