Wealth Built with Daniel Freeman

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  Income Isn't Wealth: The Lessons That Built Our Family's Legacy 01.10.2026 19мин

  Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Summary Daniel Freeman sits down with his father, Robert Freeman, to unpack the financial lessons that shaped their family across generations. Robert shares how watching his working-class father save and invest influenced his own approach to money, why a high income doesn't necessarily make you wealthy, and how he eventually moved from dentistry into residential and commercial real estate. They also discuss Robert's biggest investment wins and losses, the danger of chasing quick returns, why he prefers income-producing assets, and the lessons he wishes he'd understood earlier about building lasting wealth. Chapters: 00:00 — Three Generations of Wealth Lessons 02:30 — Why High Income Doesn't Mean You're Wealthy 03:50 — Losing Everything & Starting Again in Real Estate 05:03 — Moving From Residential to Commercial Real Estate 09:16 — Finding Investments That Produce Income AND Growth 10:50 — Robert's Biggest Real Estate Mistakes 13:11 — The Wealth Lessons Every Investor Should Know 16:33 — How to Start Building Wealth With Less Money
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  The Real Meaning of Wealth: Sebastian Siegel on Risk, Passion & Freedom 01.10.2026 42мин

  Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Follow Sebastian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastiansiegel1 Summary Filmmaker, keynote speaker and athlete Sebastian Seigel joins Daniel Freeman for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually means to build a wealthy life. Sebastian shares why he believes fulfillment should come before money, how following the work you feel compelled to do can create unexpected opportunity, and why he has repeatedly been willing to risk everything to pursue what matters to him. Daniel and Sebastian explore grit, entrepreneurship, fitness, fatherhood, discomfort, intuition and the difference between accumulating money and having the freedom to truly enjoy your life. From Sebastian's philosophy of "following your bliss" to Daniel's experience pushing through discomfort in jiu-jitsu, this episode challenges the idea that success is simply something you can measure in a bank account. Chapters 00:00 — Meet Sebastian Siegel 01:22 — Why Wealth Isn't About Money in the Bank 04:03 — Stop Chasing Money & Follow What You Love 08:31 — Turning Success Into Financial Freedom 13:17 — Risking Everything & "Following Your Bliss" 17:16 — Why Risk Tolerance Changes Everything 22:24 — Grit: Why Success Requires Consistency Over Time 27:49 — Success Leaves Clues 32:51 — Growth Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone 40:20 — Wealth, Freedom & What Makes You Feel Alive
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  If I Had $200K to Invest in Real Estate, Here's What I'd Do 24.09.2026 14мин

  Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Summary If you had $200,000 ready to invest in real estate, where would you put it? In this solo episode, Daniel Freeman breaks down how he would approach that decision—from residential properties and syndications to commercial and industrial real estate. Daniel explains why he prioritizes income-producing properties, how he weighs cash flow against growth potential, and why multi-tenant industrial buildings are currently his preferred strategy. He also walks through the questions he asks before investing and what options exist for investors starting with less capital. Chapters 00:00 — What I'd Do With $200K to Invest 01:30 — Income Today vs. Future Potential 03:55 — Balancing Cash Flow, Growth & Risk 04:48 — Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate 07:07 — Why Investing Out of State Can Change the Math 09:00 — Syndication: Another Way Into Commercial Real Estate 09:51 — Daniel's Ideal Investment Strategy 10:55 — Breaking Down a $3M Industrial Deal 12:32 — What If You Don't Have $200K? 13:12 — Daniel's Investment Checklist
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  What Makes a Real Estate Investment Actually Work 17.09.2026 19мин

  Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Summary Daniel Freeman sits down with Michelle Gjerness, property manager and real estate agent with Freeman Realty & Investments, to explore what investors often miss when evaluating a property from afar. Michelle shares how boots-on-the-ground knowledge helps uncover the realities behind location, tenants, occupancy and property condition—and why the numbers alone don't tell the whole story. Michelle also opens up about losing a business after years of high income, rebuilding financially, and how her definition of wealth shifted from purchasing power to stability, freedom and creating a future for her family. Chapters 00:00 — Meet Michelle Gjerness 02:48 — Lessons From Managing Commercial Property 04:11 — How to Spot a Good Investment Property 06:01 — Finding Deals Through Local Knowledge & Relationships 07:01 — Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Expensive Markets 09:45 — Losing a Business & Learning When to Pivot 12:06 — What Property Owners Often Get Wrong 16:05 — High Income vs. Real Wealth
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  From Business Income to Lasting Wealth: Why Paul Levy Bought the Building 03.09.2026 27мин

  Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/  Daniel Freeman sits down with Paul Levy, a former sound engineer turned entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor whose career began in legendary recording studios and eventually led him to build a successful equipment-rental business.   Paul shares why he chose to buy the building his company operated from, how he converted business profits into income-producing real estate, and why that decision continued creating value even after his original business closed. Daniel and Paul also break down 1031 exchanges, evaluating tenants, cap rates, lease structures, due diligence, and what investors should consider when deciding whether to hold or exchange a property.   Chapter Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to Wealth Built & Meet Paul Levy 01:19 — From Frank Sinatra to the LA Recording Industry 03:24 — Turning Sound Engineering Into a Scalable Business 05:51 — The Decision to Buy Instead of Lease 07:32 — Converting Business Profits Into Real Assets 10:14 — Hold, Refinance or 1031 Exchange? 15:24 — Finding Commercial Real Estate Opportunities 18:27 — How to Evaluate an Investment Property 23:00 — A Costly Real Estate Lesson 24:45 — Where Should a New Investor Start?
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  The Secret to Scaling: Build the Right Team 27.08.2026 20мин

  Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Episode 4: Growth requires more than working harder—it requires building a team you trust. Daniel Freeman sits down with Christina to talk about her transition from CFO and accounting work into commercial real estate, the importance of creating a family-first culture, and how bringing the right people into a business can unlock growth. They discuss leadership, transparency, protecting client assets, learning new skills, and why empowering talented people allows a founder to step out of the day-to-day and focus on bigger opportunities. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Wealth Built 00:40 — Meet Christina: From CFO to Commercial Real Estate 03:02 — Building a Family-First Company Culture 05:24 — Knowing When It's Time to Make a Career Move 09:54 — What Makes Commercial Real Estate Different 12:24 — Trust, Integrity & Putting the Client First 15:19 — Protecting Assets Through Strong Operations 16:35 — The Hire That Helped Daniel Scale 19:04 — Leadership Is About Growing People
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  How to Start Building Wealth Through Real Estate | Jenny Parker 20.08.2026 35мин

  Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/ Contact Jenny Parker by emailing her: [email protected] Ep. 3 -  In this episode of Wealth Built, Daniel Freeman sits down with real estate leader, Jenny Parker, to explore how real estate can become a powerful tool for building lasting wealth. They discuss the realities of residential property ownership, the opportunities within commercial real estate, 1031 exchanges, and why successful investing often requires thinking beyond the short term. Jenny also shares lessons from her own real estate journey and why getting into the market—even if it's not with your dream property—can be one of the most important steps toward building wealth and creating a lasting legacy. Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome to Wealth Built 00:19 — Meet Jenny Parker 01:16 — Jenny's "Nine Lives" in Real Estate 02:38 — The #1 Skill Great Leaders Need 03:50 — How Daniel Ended Up at Sotheby's 06:47 — Why Daniel's Commercial Real Estate Model Stood Out 09:09 — The Problem With Residential Rental Properties 12:00 — Moving From Residential to Commercial Real Estate 15:05 — How Real Estate Creates Long-Term Wealth 16:50 — What Being a Landlord Really Teaches You 20:17 — What Successful Real Estate Investors Do Differently 21:26 — Real Estate Is a Long Game, Not a Get-Rich-Quick Strategy 22:52 — When Is the Right Time to Buy Real Estate? 26:02 — What Buyers Want in Today's Market 28:21 — How Interest Rates Are Changing Buying Power 29:22 — If You Want to Build Wealth, Start Here 31:33 — The Investor Who Bought Assets Before His Dream Home 33:52 — Final Advice for Building Wealth 34:41 — Closing: Wealth Is Built One Decision at a Time
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  Real Estate Investing 101: Syndications, Leverage & Debunking Market Myths 13.08.2026 13мин

  Ep. 2- Daniel breaks down the core principles of real estate investing. Drawing from his background in performance psychology, teaching, and commercial real estate, Daniel dismantles common industry myths—explaining why a high income isn't the same as true wealth and why you don't need millions to get started. He offers a practical primer on essential investing strategies and concepts, covering:  - Accessibility: How syndications (starting at $50k) and out-of-state submarkets lower the barrier to entry. - Key Definitions: Clear breakdowns of Cap Rates, 1031 Exchanges, and Gross vs. Net Leases.  - Wealth Accelerators: Leveraging bank financing to multiply returns and managing the risk-versus-reward tradeoff across different geographic markets. - Mindset: Why time in the market beats timing the market, and why your primary residence isn't a substitute for income-producing assets. Chapter Timestamps: 0:33 – Host Background: Daniel Freeman's Journey & Education 1:57 – Debunking Wealth Misconceptions: Income vs. Real Wealth 2:35 – Overcoming Barriers to Entry: Submarkets & Syndication ($50K Minimums) 3:44 – Why Timing the Market Doesn't Work (And What to Do Instead) 4:21 – Why Your Primary Home Isn't a Retirement Plan 4:48 – The Role of Trusted Advisors & Asset Managers 5:10 – Real Estate is Not Get-Rich-Quick: The Long-Term Mindset 6:27 – Core Concepts Defined: Cap Rates, 1031 Exchanges & Lease Types 9:13 – Risk vs. Reward: High-Demand Markets vs. High-Yield Out-of-State Deals 10:32 – The Power of Financial Leverage in Real Estate 11:53 – Passive Wealth: Using Property Management & Passed-Through Expenses 12:42 – Future Episodes & Show Outro Work with Freeman Realty & Investments: https://freemanpmg.com/ Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/
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  Why I Left My Job to Build Generational Wealth (And How You Can Too) 06.08.2026 29мин

  Ep. 1 - In the premiere episode of Wealth Built, host Daniel Freeman takes the hot seat as interviewee. Joined by Kimberly Lovi, Founder of Iconic Nation Media, Daniel steps into the spotlight to level-set the core vision and ethos driving the show: defining wealth not as a flex of status, but as the ultimate tool to buy back time, freedom, and independence for families. Daniel shares his candid personal evolution—moving to the U.S., growing up with a heavy focus on education, working long 12- to 16-hour days as a "freeway professor," and ultimately pivoting into real estate to be present for his two young children. From starting in residential sales during COVID to strategically scaling into commercial real estate, net-lease property management, and out-of-state syndications, Daniel unpacks how calculated decisions convert success into lasting legacy. Chapter Timestamps: 1:18 – Why WealthBuilt? 2:38 – Background & Family Context 3:51 – Leaving Higher Education for Real Estate 5:06 – Entering Real Estate & Pivoting to Commercial 7:43 – How to Get Started in Commercial Real Estate 9:07 – Why Investors Leave California 10:51 – Investing $50k-$100k & Syndication 13:22 – Net Leases vs. Gross Leases 14:58 – Multi-State Licensing & Market Strategy 16:36 – Investing in Northwest Arkansas & Oklahoma 18:31 – Upbringing, Self-Confidence, and Risk 19:57 – Sport Psychology & Operating in Discomfort 22:00 – Mental Math & Calculated Risk 22:42 – The Lead-By-Example Ethics Standard 23:44 – Leadership & Team Building Lessons 26:19 – Why Launch the Podcast Now? 27:31 – How Wealth Is Built 28:40 – Closing & Where to Follow Join the Community Building Wealth: https://www.youtube.com/@FreemanRealEstateGroup Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrealestategroup/ Follow Daniel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-freeman-real-estate/
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  Trailer: Welcome to Wealth Built with Daniel Freeman! 02.08.2026

  Trailer: Everyone wants to build wealth. But most of us were never taught how. I'm Daniel Freeman, and this is Wealth Built—the show where we have real conversations with the people who've actually built it, along with the experts who help make it possible. You'll hear from real estate experts including developers, lenders, brokers, and so much more. We'll break down the deals they made, the risks they took, the mistakes that cost them—and the strategies that changed everything. Because building wealth isn't just about how much money you make. It's about what you own, the decisions you make, and what you build for the future. Whether you're buying your first investment or building a legacy for the next generation, this show is for you. This is Wealth Built. Let's build something that lasts. Please rate and review Wealth Built on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe on YouTube, and follow @FreemanRealEstateGroup on Instagram and YouTube.