What does it take to lead at the highest level—in both the military and luxury real estate? Shaun Guardanapo is a Marine Corps veteran and Managing Broker of The Agency Reno. He shares with us how discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking helped him rise to the top 1% of real estate producers in one of the fastest-growing luxury markets in the country.

With more than $100 million in career sales and deep roots in the Reno–Tahoe region, Shaun brings a unique insider perspective on the explosive growth reshaping Northern Nevada—from luxury lakefront estates to emerging investment opportunities fueled by migration, business expansion, and lifestyle shifts.

Shaun shares powerful lessons from his time in the Marine Corps, how military leadership translates into entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to succeed in high-pressure environments where relationships, negotiation, and trust matter most. Whether you’re interested in luxury real estate, business leadership, investing,...

Mathew Owens is a CPA, real estate investor, and founder of OCG Capital. He shares with us the strategies behind building a real estate empire that spans more than 1,500 units, over 1,000 home flips, and more than $500 million in loans to investors. Matt has also raised over $200 million in private capital, giving him a unique perspective on what separates successful investors from those who struggle to scale.

We dive into his disciplined approach to investing, including the 200-point due diligence checklist he uses to evaluate opportunities and minimize risk before committing capital. Matt shares lessons learned from decades of experience as both an active operator and passive investor, offering practical insights on finding quality deals, raising private money, building passive income, and creating long-term wealth through real estate. This episode is packed with actionable advice from someone who has successfully navigated nearly every corner of the real estate investing world...