Plotting Success Podcast
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build wealth, scale businesses, and make real impact.
Hosted by Vlad Plotnikov, a Las Vegas-based entrepreneur with over 250 real estate deals under his belt, Plotting Success features candid interviews with high performers across real estate, tech, and business.
Whether you’re an aspiring investor or a seasoned operator, this podcast delivers the insights, strategies, and mindset you need to grow.
Plotting Success Podcast
From College Hustles to 90+ Deals a Year | Ray Rodriguez on Scaling Lean, Raising Private Money & Flipping in Vegas - Ep. 03
Ray Rodriguez went from cutting hair outside his dorm and customizing Jordans to flipping 90+ homes a year—all with under $10K/month in marketing and zero hard money loans. In this raw and value packed episode, Ray sits down with Vlad to talk about his unlikely start in real estate, interning with Ryan Pineda, building a lean flipping machine, and how he's raised millions in private capital without institutional lenders.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Ray’s journey from barber to full-time real estate investor
- How he used YouTube clout to land a job with Ryan Pineda
- Why he’s never used hard money—and how he funds every deal privately
- The systems and training he uses to keep his 6-person team running 90+ deals/year
- The real costs (and rewards) of growing up with immigrant parents
- How social media helped him raise capital from teachers, friends’ parents, and ex-classmates
- Vegas vs. Phoenix: the expansion game and what it takes to survive in a competitive market
This episode is packed with gems, grit, and growth for any real estate investor—especially those looking to scale without burning out.
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