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Welcome to ALLSMITH – where mindset meets mastery, and we forge the tools for an unstoppable life. Led by Bryce Smith, a former pro athlete turned wellness guru and lifestyle architect, ALLSMITH is your blueprint for personal growth, peak performance, and designing a life on your terms. This is more than a brand; it’s a movement rooted in living boldly, breaking limits, and thriving with intention.
Each episode dives deep into transformative conversations with world-class athletes, thought leaders, and unconventional minds who’ve mastered the art of living unapologetically. Whether you’re here to unlock untapped potential, shape a more fulfilling lifestyle, or gain fresh insights to supercharge your day, ALLSMITH will keep you hooked with bold ideas, actionable tips, and a fresh perspective on health, wellness, and thriving in today’s world.
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EP. 115 - Bryce Mayer | Can We Still Afford the American Dream or Have BlackRock and 50 Year Mortgages Changed Everything?
In this episode, Bryce sits down with real estate guru, entrepreneur, and beach volleyball enthusiast Bryce Mayer to explore one of the biggest questions of our time:
Is the American Dream still alive, or has the landscape changed so drastically that young people are being priced out before they even get started
From the realities of fifty year mortgages and institutional buyers like BlackRock entering the housing market, to property taxes, entrepreneurship, family legacy, coaching volleyball, and qualifying for the Manhattan Beach Open on the day his first child was due, Bryce Mayer brings humor, clarity, and lived experience to one of the most complex conversations of 2025.
This episode blends mindset, economics, sport, and real world wisdom in a way that empowers listeners to stay intentional, stay curious, and build a life that reflects their values.
If you care about business, buying a home, money, adventure, sport, family, or the future of our society, this conversation is for you.
SHOW NOTES AND TIMESTAMPS
0.00
Opening message: Why this episode matters now more than ever
2.01
Introducing Bryce Mayer and the crossroads of entrepreneurship and sport
5.14
Being “above average at most things” and why that mindset works
8.22
How H and B’s Guac Shac became the first real entrepreneurial spark
11.45
Running Urban Sands Realty with family, structure, and intention
15.32
The truth about buying a home in 2025 and why young people feel locked out
18.10
Institutional buyers like BlackRock and Vanguard: leveling the field or tilting it
22.40
The rise of the fifty year mortgage: band aid or long term risk
27.55
Property taxes, affordability, and what people misunderstand
31.18
What every first time homebuyer should know right now
35.04
Volleyball, competition, and the mindset of staying in the arena
38.26
Qualifying for the Manhattan Beach Open while your child is due the same day
42.00
Coaching, connection, and building confidence in others
45.45
Family, fatherhood, and the real legacy we hope to leave
49.20
Food, joy, and why food is the most universal love language
51.55
Travel, perspective, and staying curious in a busy world
54.40
Final reflections: redefining the American Dream on your own terms
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• The American Dream is shifting, but intentional people can still build wealth
• Young buyers are facing systemic challenges never seen before
• Fifty year mortgages change the psychology of home buying and generational wealth
• Institutional buyers are reshaping pricing, availability, and access
• Family businesses thrive on communication, boundaries, and shared values
• Volleyball teaches resilience, communication, and staying calm under pressure
• Entrepreneurship often starts with small sparks like the Guac Shac
• Fatherhood reframes ambition in the best possible way
• Presence is more valuable than trophies or profit
• Curiosity and consistency will always outperform perfection
CALL TO ACTION
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