Blue N Gold Podcast
Welcome to The Blue N Gold Podcast. Geoffrey Whiteside will be your host. Blue N Gold will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the business and real estate industries as well as highlighting back stories of entrepreneurs who graduated from the Naval Academy. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in finance. Blue N Gold will highlight the extraordinary Goats worldwide who are making waves. Witnessing individuals from similar backgrounds succeeding holds great power! This podcast will provide untapped motivation that can drive you to new heights. We blend service and entrepreneurship together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Go Navy Beat Army!
Blue N Gold Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Mortgage Giant That Lost $600M, AI Job Disruption, Building Wealth After the Military & VA Refi Traps
Geoffrey, JD, and Shawn kick off the school year by digging into the headline that rattled the mortgage world: United Wholesale Mortgage's $600 million quarterly loss. Turns out it had nothing to do with originations it was a busted insurance b...
Florida’s Housing Divide, VA Loan Hacks, HELOC Traps & the Stocks vs. Real Estate Debate and The 21st Century Road to Housing Act
Julianne Grant-Johnson — team owner and investor across Jacksonville and Pensacola rejoins Geoffrey, JD, and Shawn for a wide-ranging conversation on military-market real estate.Key topics covered:Florida is not one...
The Military Real Estate Playbook: VA Loans, Market Timing, Negotiation & Where to Invest
In this episode, we break down how military members and real estate investors can make smarter property decisions in today’s market. We explore the biggest benefits of VA loans, how seasonality and market timing can create opportunities, and ho...
Low Housing Inventory, the $100K Investment Debate & Blue N Gold Summit Recap
This episode covers a lot of ground: why the Naval Academy's Class of 2026 might be the most financially savvy group of midshipmen yet (some of them closed on houses using their VA loan and a statement of future income — before graduation
Biggest Real Estate Mistakes: Flips, HOAs, and the Fleet-to-Founder Playbook
This week on the Blue & Gold Podcast, hosts Geoffrey, J.D., and Shawn get real about the mistakes that shaped their real estate careers. J.D. recounts buying land in Pensacola with no build plan (an $8K "tuition" lesson), while Shawn shares...
