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Commercial Real Estate Secrets
Welcome to Commercial Real Estate Secrets, hosted by Aviva Sonenreich, a seasoned commercial real estate owner, broker, and content creator. On this podcast, you'll hear real stories from real people who have created real success in commercial real estate. Join us each week to gain invaluable insights and practical steps you can take to achieve your dreams of becoming a successful commercial real estate investor, agent, or broker.
Episodes
119 episodes
Why You’re Overpaying on Property Taxes (And What to Do About It)
This week, I sat down with Matt Buchalski—head of sales at OwnWell and founder of Deep Blue Capital—to talk about something that’s crushing a lot of investors right now: property taxes.Let’s be real—pricing peaked in 2022,...
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Season 12
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Episode 118
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21:10
45 Days to Get It Right: The Truth About 1031s
This one’s for the brokers, investors, and dealmakers who think they know 1031 exchanges—but are still stuck in the “sell-then-buy” mindset. In this real-world deep dive with Chassidy Goolsby, aka The 1031 Gal, we’re breaking past the basics an...
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Season 12
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Episode 117
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26:20
Want to Grow Your CRE Business? Focus on This One Thing
On this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I had the absolute pleasure of catching up with my friend, fellow mom, and one of the sharpest brokers I know—Amy Calandrino. She’s the founder of Beyond Commercial and just released her...
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Season 12
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Episode 116
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20:02
Everything You NEED to Know to Make 7 Figures in Commercial Real Estate
This week, I sat down with Rod Santomassimo, founder of the Massimo Group and one of the most influential voices in commercial real estate coaching. Rod has helped some of the biggest names in the business—including Bob Knakal—scale thei...
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Season 12
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Episode 115
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31:48
How ChatGPT Is Changing the Way We Do Real Estate Forever
This week, I sit down with Topher Stephenson, Head of Operations at Aspire Commercial and author of Chat CRE News—the leading newsletter on AI and tech in commercial real estate. In this episode, Topher breaks down how ChatGPT is becomin...
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Season 12
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Episode 114
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31:35
Creating Content That Actually Converts in CRE
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Justin Ryder, a commercial real estate advisor, investor, and media creator based in Kentucky. Justin is the co-host of Sales Life, a new podcast redefining what it means...
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Season 12
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Episode 113
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40:54
From Broke to $12K/Month in Passive Income—Here’s How He Did It
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Brent Bowers, land investor and founder of The Landsharks. After deployments and landlord headaches, Brent found a high-margin niche no one was talking about—flipping raw land f...
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Season 12
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Episode 112
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18:50
Everything You NEED to Know About Retail Leasing in NYC
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Cory Zelnik, CEO and founder of Zelnik & Company. After building his career from walking Manhattan streets for $250 a week to negotiating multimillion-dollar leases, ...
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Season 12
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Episode 111
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25:26
Creative Financing Secrets: How Women Investors Are Winning in 2025
Most women don't lack the ability—they lack the confidence and support to fully engage in real estate investing. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, Aviva sits down with Liz Faircloth, co-founder of the Real Estate...
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Season 11
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Episode 110
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25:02
The #1 Investing Strategy Most People Still Ignore
If you’ve ever thought investing in real estate was only for insiders or people with massive portfolios — this episode is going to shift your mindset.Too many investors stay stuck in the stock market because they don’t know where to sta...
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Season 11
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Episode 109
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18:43
This Is What 80 Years in Real Estate Teaches You
Legacy. Strategy. Evolution. In this episode, I sit down with Jeffrey Rosenberg, President & CEO of Big V Property Group, to explore the pivotal lessons from over 80 years in the commercial real estate industry.What st...
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Season 11
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Episode 108
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26:09
The Hidden Goldmine in Parking Garages and Mobile Home Parks
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Bupp—founder of Sunrise Capital Investors and host of Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow—to unpack the real story behind mobile home parks, parking garages, and what it really takes to succeed in n...
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Season 11
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Episode 107
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23:41
The Top Tax Benefits of Owning Commercial Real Estate
You can’t build a successful real estate portfolio if you don’t understand the fundamentals first. That’s why strategy, stability, and tax advantages are key to long-term success.In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit ...
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Season 11
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Episode 106
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25:00
Why Industrial Real Estate Is Booming (And Where It’s Headed Next)
🔥 The Industrial Real Estate Revolution (And Why Cold Storage Is the Future)Industrial real estate has gone from being the “Rodney Dangerfield” of commercial real estate to one of the hottest asset classes. And this week, we’re talki...
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Season 11
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Episode 105
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22:41
How the Top 1% Build Wealth (And Why You’re Not Doing It Yet)
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Dave Wolcott, Founder and CEO of Pantheon Investments, to break down the unconventional wealth-building strategies used by the top 1%. Dave shares his journey from servin...
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Season 11
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Episode 104
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18:05
The $15B Industry You’ve Never Heard Of
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Neal Sherman, founder and CEO of TageX Brands. With nearly four decades in the industry, Neal has established TageX as a leading force in managing the lifecycle and liquidation ...
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Season 11
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Episode 103
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19:06
The Next Big Opportunity in Real Estate (And It’s NOT Multifamily)
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Jack Bosch, co-founder of Land Profit Generator. After immigrating to the U.S. with no real estate experience, Jack built a business flipping land and has now completed o...
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Season 11
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Episode 102
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31:07
How Squatters Steal Homes & Get Away With It
In this episode, I’m joined by George McCleary, CEO of Defender Networks, for an eye-opening conversation about squatting, title fraud, and protecting property owners from financial ruin. George, who went viral with his video I Stole a H...
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Season 11
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Episode 101
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21:35
The Truth About Building a $1.6 Billion CRE Pipeline with Bob Knakal
It’s Our 100th Episode—And We’re Celebrating Big!In this special episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I’m joined by Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BKREA, and one of the most legendary commercial real estate brokers of all ...
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Season 10
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Episode 100
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28:33
Supercharge Your Real Estate Investments with This Passive Strategy
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Matt Spagnolo, Fund Co-Manager at Colony Hills Capital. With a background that spans equities trading to hands-on real estate sales, Matt reveals how his innovative co‑GP model ...
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Season 10
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Episode 99
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15:17
Everything You Need to Know About Franchising and Commercial Real Estate
In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Greg Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used for Bu...
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Season 10
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Episode 98
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22:21
The Secrets to Smart Passive Real Estate Investing
Curious about passive real estate investing but not sure where to begin?Many investors feel stuck juggling their active careers while wanting to build wealth and financial freedom through real estate. Passive real estate investing offer...
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Season 10
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Episode 97
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18:26
Out-of-State Investing Made Easy Through Turnkey Real Estate
Have you heard of turnkey investing but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for you?For many investors, managing properties on their own or trying to identify the best markets for strong returns can be overwhelming. It often leads to burn...
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Season 10
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Episode 96
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23:46
The Tax Strategy Every Property Owner Needs to Know
Are you paying more taxes on your real estate investments than you should be?Ignoring cost segregation could mean paying tens of thousands—or even millions—in unnecessary taxes. But there’s a solution that real estate investors use to p...
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Season 10
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Episode 95
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20:42
The Secret to Making Employees Want to Return to the Office
Are your office spaces missing the amenities that employees truly value?In today’s hybrid workforce world, employers are finding it harder than ever to bring their teams back to the office. Without the right amenities, your property mig...
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Season 10
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Episode 94
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