Have you ever wondered why some investors grow into multi-million-dollar deal makers while others stay stuck at the same level for years?

In this episode of the Pivotal REI Podcast, host Ginny Bolling talks with a Local Legend and Pivotal Person in commercial real estate; veteran Blaine Strickland. They talk about what actually drives growth in this industry. They discuss the role of relationships, decision-making, and strategy, along with the mindset shifts that often determine who advances and who stalls. The conversation challenges common assumptions about leverage, risk, and opportunity in today’s market.

Blaine Strickland is a commercial real estate coach, consultant, and author with more than 40 years of experience across brokerage, development, and investment ownership. As founder of One More Deal, he helps professionals strengthen strategy, improve performance, and transition into ownership roles with confidence, drawing from decades of real-world experience across multiple market cycles. Get one of his books or get his training so you can also grow your wealth with friends and family.

Connect with Blaine Strickland:
Website: https://onemoredeal.net/
Email: blaine@onemoredeal.net
Books: www.amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Adapt-Disruption-Coming-Commercial-Brokerage-ebook/dp/B0857G1FH2

As an author:
Blaine Strickland, CEO of HBS Resources and a best-selling author, has written several books focused on professional performance and industry disruption. His work 'Thrive: Ten Prescriptions for Exceptional Performance as a Commercial Real Estate Agent' offers actionable insights for real estate professionals. Another key book explores nine forces set to disrupt industries, helping readers anticipate and adapt to change. His writing blends practical coaching strategies with forward-thinking analysis, making his books valuable resources for entrepreneurs and sales professionals in commercial real estate.
Connect with Blaine Strickland:
Website: https://onemoredeal.net/
Email: blaine@onemoredeal.net

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Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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In this episode of the Pivotal REI Podcast, Ginny Bolling interviews Aaron Yassin, a New York-based developer, founder of Hive Developers, and architectural designer behind the “design drives value” philosophy. They break down how smarter building systems, better materials, and intentional design lead to stronger cash flow, fewer repairs, and longer-lasting assets. Drawing from his work in Brooklyn and upstate New York, Aaron explains why serious investors must look beyond shortcuts and surface-level upgrades.

With a rare blend of creative vision and technical discipline, he reveals what it really takes to build properties that perform for decades, not just cycles. Do not just listen. Let this episode sharpen how you invest, build, and lead.

Connect with Aaron Yassin:
Website: https://www.hivedevelopers.nyc/design-drives-value
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronyassin/

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Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybolling

Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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What if your financial plan looks great on paper but falls apart in real life?

In today’s episode of the Pivotal REI Podcast, host Ginny Bolling sits down with wealth manager and real estate investor Andrew McNair to break down what a smart, balanced investment strategy truly looks like. Andrew shares how he began investing at 14, lost everything in the market, and rebuilt through discipline, diversification, and real estate.

They discuss how much of your portfolio should be in property, stocks, and alternatives, why “passive” real estate is rarely passive, and how to choose advisors who actually understand investors. This episode delivers practical guidance for building long-term wealth with clarity and confidence. Listen now and start building a portfolio you can trust.

Learn more about Andrew McNair:
Website: https://swan-capital.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmcnair/
Podcast: https://richyoungpowerful.com/podcast/

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Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybolling

Pivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalRealEstateInvestments.com/contact-us

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To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI