Cherif Medawar breaks down one of the most overlooked commercial real estate strategies today, how to control deals, secure national tenants, and create massive upside before you even close. After 35+ years in the game and building a $100M+ portfolio, Cherif reveals how he:

* Locks up vacant retail properties with minimal risk

* Brings in national tenants to instantly increase value

* Refinances to pull cash back out fast

* Builds long-term cash flow with corporate-backed leases

If you’re raising capital, structuring deals, or trying to scale faster in today’s environment… this episode is a must.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

* Why vacant retail can be more valuable than stabilized assets

* How to secure national tenants in 45 days or less

* The real risk most investors completely ignore

* How to recycle capital quickly through refinancing

* Why cash flow beats appreciation in today’s market

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Cherif Medawar's Links:

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https://www.cmrei.com

https://www.youtube.com/cherifmedawar

From hustle to scale… this is how the game changes. In this Million Dollar Monday clip, George breaks down how George made his first million through a mix of coaching and real estate, then transitioned into building serious wealth through equity and cash flow. But the real shift? Thinking bigger. Instead of buying single properties, George is now acquiring entire portfolios and launching an M&A strategy to scale faster, smarter, and with higher multiples. If you want to understand how high-level investors actually build wealth, this is a must-watch.

Bullet Point Highlight: • First million came from coaching + real estate investing • Scaled revenue from $600K to $1.8M in one year • Majority of income came from real estate operations and short-term rentals • Transitioned from solopreneur to business owner to investor • Built wealth through equity and cash flow • Acquired $15M-$18M in real estate over recent years • Growth compounds after putting in the “10,000 hours” • Now focusing on larger portfolio acquisitions instead of single deals • Launching M&A arm to acquire property management companies • Buying businesses at 3-4x and scaling to sell at 8-9x multiples • Leveraging roll-up strategy for exponential growth • Adding AI to improve margins and scale operations • Bigger thinking leads to faster and more efficient wealth building

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What separates the top 1% from everyone else? For George, it’s simple. George doesn’t quit. In this powerful clip, George shares how growing up in poverty built an unshakable internal drive that fuels his success today. Instead of giving up, Gearge pivots, adapts, and keeps pushing forward no matter the obstacle. George also opens up about the reality of taking risks, from signing millions in personal guarantees to managing investor capital, and why calculated risk is necessary if you want to win big. If you’re chasing success but feeling the pressure, this is your reminder to stay in the game.

Bullet Point Highlight: • Grew up in extreme poverty, built an unstoppable internal drive • “I don’t give up, I just pivot” mindset • Grit is essential to overcome mental, physical, and emotional challenges • Anything worthwhile is hard, success requires pushing through • Signed millions in personal guarantees on real estate • Took on investor capital with real responsibility and risk • About 20% of portfolio backed by personal guarantees • Risk is unavoidable if you want to scale and grow • Big rewards come with calculated risks • Success comes down to staying in the game and not quitting

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What if short term rentals could be operated like institutional grade hospitality assets instead of simple vacation homes? In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with George Salas, Founder and CEO of Empress Capital, to discuss how experiential hospitality, strategic market selection, and disciplined operations are transforming the short term rental space into a scalable investment strategy. George Salas shares the journey of building a vertically integrated hospitality company, launching a $15M investment fund, raising capital, and creating properties designed to deliver both exceptional guest experiences and strong investor returns while navigating the realities of scaling a real estate investment business.

Bullet Points and Highlights: • George Salas Built Empress Capital Around Experiential Hospitality • Short Term Rentals Can Be Operated As A Professional Investment Asset Class • Strategic Market Selection Drives Long Term Performance • Guest Experience And Design Increase Occupancy And Revenue • Raising Capital Requires Trust, Transparency, And Consistency • Building A Vertically Integrated Company Creates Operational Control • Launching A $15M Fund Allowed Empress Capital To Scale Investments • Partnerships Play A Major Role In Growing Real Estate Businesses • Long Term Wealth Comes From Strong Systems And Disciplined Execution

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In this conversation, Ben Fraser and Seth Bradley discuss the evolving landscape of alternative investments, focusing on the fund-to-fund model and the opportunities it presents for aspiring fund managers. They explore the transition from traditional co-GP models to more compliant structures, the demand for access to private markets, and the importance of building trust and relationships in capital raising. Seth shares insights on how technology and platforms like TribeVest simplify the process of launching a capital raising business, making it accessible to individuals with existing networks. The discussion also highlights the revenue models for fund managers and the significance of due diligence in mitigating risks.

Takeaways

* The fund-to-fund model offers a compliant way to raise capital.

* Tribevest simplifies the process of launching a capital raising business.

* Building trust with investors is crucial for success.

* Many successful fund managers are not full-time capital raisers.

* Due diligence is essential to mitigate risks in investments.

* The demand for private market access is growing among investors.

* Investing your own money builds credibility with investors.

* Technology has made capital raising more accessible than ever.

* Quick returns can build investor confidence and momentum.

* Networking and relationships are key to successful capital raising.

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Ben Fraser / Aspen Funds Links:

https://aspenfunds.us/

https://youtube.com/@investlikeabillionairepodcast?si=oF0HYJhX-m7aE-0F

In this Million Dollar Monday clip, Jeremy Harbour breaks down how he built wealth at a young age through an organically grown telecom business, reaching millionaire status before 20 without a single defining “moment.”

He shares why wealth creation isn’t always one big event, but the result of consistent execution over time. He also dives into what his deals look like today, closing multiple multi-million dollar transactions each month through acquisitions, roll-ups, and taking companies public, and how he’s thinking about his next wave of growth.

Bullet Points and Highlights:

• Jeremy’s early start in entrepreneurship at age 15 and lessons learned

• The concept of asymmetric risk in business acquisitions

• How to find and reach out to potential business sellers

• Structuring deals that benefit both buyer and seller

• The importance of scale for valuation and growth

• Jeremy’s experience taking over 100 companies public,

• The mindset that sets Jeremy apart in deal making

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Jeremy Harbour's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour

https://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy

https://www.jeremyharbour.com

https://www.harbourclubevents.com

What separates the top 1% from everyone else? For Jeremy, it comes down to one thing: a relentless commitment to learning. After leaving school at a young age, he never relied on traditional education, instead, he became a perpetual student of business, constantly reading, asking questions, and learning directly from real-world experience.

Over time, that curiosity compounded. By being involved in hundreds of companies across different industries, he built a deep, practical understanding of how businesses actually operate, far beyond theory. That continuous learning, combined with a willingness to make mistakes and adapt quickly, is what allowed him to operate at a high level in M&A and consistently close major deals.

Bullet Points and Highlights:

• Jeremy’s early start in entrepreneurship at age 15 and lessons learned

• The concept of asymmetric risk in business acquisitions

• How to find and reach out to potential business sellers

• Structuring deals that benefit both buyer and seller

• The importance of scale for valuation and growth

• Jeremy’s experience taking over 100 companies public,

• The mindset that sets Jeremy apart in deal making

Links to watch and subscribe:

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https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq

https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq

https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en

Jeremy Harbour's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour

https://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy

https://www.jeremyharbour.com

https://www.harbourclubevents.com

In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the art of buying versus starting from scratch, teaching you how to identify the right businesses to acquire, mitigate risks, and exponentially increase your valuation through strategic scale and financial engineering. Whether you’re raising capital, scaling a portfolio, or contemplating an exit, you’ll learn innovative tactics that challenge conventional wisdom and unlock hidden opportunities.

Bullet Points and Highlights:

• Jeremy’s early start in entrepreneurship at age 15 and lessons learned

• The concept of asymmetric risk in business acquisitions

• How to find and reach out to potential business sellers

• Structuring deals that benefit both buyer and seller

• The importance of scale for valuation and growth

• Jeremy’s experience taking over 100 companies public,

• The mindset that sets Jeremy apart in deal making

Links to watch and subscribe:

Seth Bradley’s Links:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/

https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq

https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq

https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en

Jeremy Harbour's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour

https://www.instagram.com/harbour.jeremy

https://www.jeremyharbour.com

https://www.harbourclubevents.com