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!
Episodes
36 episodes
The Path of Money Part Two
Geoffrey, J.D, Shawn, and Jullianne break down Step 3 of Gary Keller's Path of Money: passive vs. active lending and owning, why the tax code rewards business and property owners, and what a midshipman should actually do with a $30K career star...
Interest Rates Are Up, Deals Are Still Out There. Here's the Playbook
The Fed just raised rates for the first time since 2023 and Geoffrey, J.D., and Shawn break down what that actually means for buyers and sellers on the ground. They dig into why VA loans could be entering a standout stretch as conventional rate...
The Path of Money Part One
Oil just spiked back over $100 after US strikes on Iran's "shadow fleet," and Vegas is pricing in a 60% chance of a rate hike on this week's inflation data so Geoffrey, JD, and Shawn break down what that means for VA vs. conventional rates and ...
Rates Rising, Leverage Shifting: Real Talk with the Jacksonville Goat
Rates are climbing but buyers are gaining leverage. Geoffrey, JD, and Shawn break down what that means market-by-market with guest Julianne Grant-Johnson. They dig into why concessions are jumping, whether five single-family homes beat on...
The Tax Goat Returns: Bonus Depreciation, Cost Seg, 1031 Exchanges, Advice for Junior Officers and the STR Loophole Explained
Bobby Mucka aka "the tax goat" joins Geoffrey and Shawn for a deep dive into real estate tax strategy just in time for fall planning season.Bonus Depreciation & Cost SegregationPermanent 100% bonus depreciation und...
The STR Tax Loophole, VA Loan Secrets & The Billion-Dollar Navy Housing Boom
In this episode, the hosts dig into real estate tax strategy, VA loan mechanics, and the defense spending reshaping military housing markets.Short-Term Rental Tax StrategyMaterial participation and the 100-hour ...
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...
The VA Loan Myth Costing Veterans Wealth
Think you can only use your VA loan once? Think again.In this episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, Geoffrey Whiteside, J.D. Kameen, and Shawn Cleary break down one of the biggest myths in military real estate: that VA loans are a one-ti...
VA Loan Assumptions, The 3-Condition Deal Finder & $150K in Appreciation: What Three Military Market Leaders Know That Most Buyers Don't
Geoffrey Whiteside (Norfolk/Hampton Roads) and Shawn Cleary (Charleston, SC) join J.D. Kameen to break down exactly what's working in military real estate RIGHT NOW and it's not what you think.In this episode:VA Loan Assumption...
Navigating Real Estate: Insights from Real Estate Attorney John Kaptan
In this episode of the Blue and Gold podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and co-host J.D. Kameen interview John Kaptan, a former Navy officer turned real estate attorney and investor. John shares his journey from the Naval Academy to his experienc...
From Interest Rates to Insurance: Essential Tips for Homebuyers
In this episode, Geoffrey & J.D. engages with Julianne Grant Johnson, a top real estate professional from Jacksonville, Florida. They discuss current real estate trends, focusing on Jacksonville's market conditions, the impact of interest r...
The Best Strategies for Building a Real Estate Portfolio from Scratch to 200+ units
In this episode of the Blue &Gold Podcast, co-host Geoffrey Whiteside and co-host J.D. Kameen interviewed Blake Dailey, an Air Force Academy graduate and successful real estate investor. Blake shares his journey from the Air Force Academy t...
Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape: Real Estate, Cigar Company, and Building a Business
In this episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside & JD engage with entrepreneur Gaby Gonzalez. Gaby, founder of the cigar brand Anti Politics and a real estate investor, shares her journey from the Naval Academy to entre...
Unlocking Real Estate: Insights on Military Markets, VA Loan Refinance, and Smart Investment strategies
In this exciting episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside, joined by co-hosts J.D. Kameen and Shawn Cleary, dives deep into the current state of the real estate market, particularly in cities that are home to military bases...
Samir Patel's Entrepreneurial Insights and Strategies in Real Estate Investing and Lending
In this episode of the Blue & Gold Podcast, hosts welcome Samir Patel, a West Point graduate and entrepreneur in real estate and lending. Samir shares his journey from buying his first hotel as a sophomore in college to navigating the 2008 ...
Turning Liabilities into Assets: A Veteran's Path to Financial Freedom
In this episode of the Blue & Gold Podcast, hosts J.D. Kameen and Geoffrey Whiteside welcomes Buddy Rushing, a former Marine and business owner dedicated to veteran financial freedom. They discuss Buddy's journey, including his current stay...
BNG #16 Unstoppable Drive: Jesse Iwuji's Path from the Navy to Entrepreneurship and NASCAR Racing Success
In this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D. Kameen interview Jesse Iwuji, a Naval Academy graduate and NASCAR driver and team owner turned entrepreneur. Jesse recounts his transition from military service to professi...
BNG #15 I Expansion Restaurants and Partnerships
On this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen interview Eric Johnson and Andre Truss, Naval Academy graduates class of 2015 and Marine Veterans. They spoke about owning and operating one of the top res...
BNG #14 I The Power of Networking
On this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen interview Scott Mackes, a Naval Academy graduate class of 2001. Scott discusses his background, his time as a Surface Warfare Officer when 9/11 took place, and h...
BNG #13 I Tactical Home Buying In 2024
In this episode of the Blue N Gold Podcast, hosts J.D Kameen and Geoffrey Whiteside interview Julianne Grant- Johnson, a top real estate agent in Jacksonville, Florida. Julianne shares her experience as a military spouse and real estate profess...
BNG #12 | Law Firm, Entrepreneurship, and Best Practices as a Property Owner to Limit Your Risk
On this episode of the Blue and Gold Podcast, host Geoffrey Whiteside and J.D Kameen interview Kevin Edwards II, a Naval Academy graduate (2011) and owner of a law firm in Charlotte, NC. Kevin discusses his background, his time as a Surfa...