Forged In Fire
Hosted by Nate Pharmer-Eden and Cole Farrell, Forged In Fire is where real entrepreneurship meets raw, unfiltered stories. This isn’t your typical business podcast—we skip the fluff and dive straight into the heat of what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business. From late-night doubts to game-changing wins, we explore the trials, setbacks, and breakthroughs that entrepreneurs experience at every stage of their journey.
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner navigating new challenges or someone with a burning desire to launch your first venture, this podcast offers powerful insights and practical lessons for everyone. No sugarcoating—just honest conversations about what it takes to forge success through the fire.
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Forged In Fire
Episode 20: Rachel Cohen’s 'Paralyzed, Not Defeated' Journey
Episode notes
Today, we’re joined by Rachel Cohen, who takes us through her journey, who transformed her life from being paralyzed to building a thriving real estate career.
Starting as a college athlete, Rachel’s life took unexpected turns, from managing a business with her ex-husband to facing a life-altering injury in 2006. After realizing she had no legacy to leave her children, she pivoted into real estate. Within a year of learning the ropes, Rachel became a co-GP in a 142-door property. Now, she’s focused on her second syndication in Tampa, proving that resilience and hard work can turn even the toughest challenges into opportunities.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and practical business tips!
Timestamps:
02:35 Intro to Rachel
03:10 Backstory
12:13 Rachel's Challenges in Raising Capital for Real Estate
14:58 Financing Strategy
17:24 Her qualifications of a capital raiser
20:21 Importance of on-site evaluation
24:08 Risk Management in terms of Investor funds and general deal risk
25:39 Rachel's Business growth vision
29:34 Hot seat round
33:12 New strategy that drives her to success
34:51 Where to find Rachel Cohen
34:58 Rachel's Final Advice
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