

Commercially Speaking Podcast- Commercial Real Estate Investing That Entertains
Bo Barron, CCIM | Timmy Barron, ADHD
Commercial Real Estate investing has never been so entertaining. Hosted by two brothers, Bo, the eldest, is a CCIM instructor, CRE expert, CEO of Barron Commercial Group and Marine. Timmy, the MUCH younger one, is an improv comedian, award winning actor, and coach with ADHD who, “commercially speaking” is an idiot. With Bo’s gift for teaching, he breaks down complex concepts in a way that’s easy for anyone to understand, while Timmy tests that theory. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, investor, user of space or newbie to the world of Commercial Real Estate, this podcast was made for you!
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Apr 17, 2023 • 40min
E004: How To Get The MONEY You Need For Your FIRST Commercial Real Estate Investment
Are you interested in investing in commercial real estate, but unsure how to obtain the necessary funds for your first deal? In this episode, Bo Barron, CCIM, break down the four main ways to finance your first commercial real estate investment for his brother and co-host Timmy Barron, ADHD. They discuss the pros and cons of using cash, financing, money partners/silent investors, and syndication deals. Bo also shares how he did his first successful deal as a bonus way to borrow the downpayment from one person and finance the rest.
Bo and Timmy also talk about the benefits of investing in commercial real estate, including tax benefits, cash flow, equity, and appreciation. Whether you're a beginner investor or an experienced one looking to try commercial real estate for the first time, this episode is for you. And if you're a commercial real estate professional looking to become a general partner/sponsor of a deal, this episode will provide valuable insights as well.
What sets this episode apart is the dynamic between Bo, an expert in the field of commercial real estate, and Timmy, an actor and comedian with ADHD who has no knowledge of the industry. Bo breaks down complex topics in a way that's easy enough for Timmy to understand, and at the end of the episode, Timmy takes a pop quiz to see how much he's learned. Tune in to learn how to finance your first commercial real estate investment and have some fun along the way!
📒Show Notes📒
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⏰Time Code⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - 5 Ways To Get Money
01:36 - Cash
02:50 - Tax Shelter
04:02 - Financing (Bank)
08:16 - Hard Money Loan
12:11 - $ For My Erection
12:56 - Sugar Daddy
14:54 - ADHD Movie Rant
16:13 - Syndication
20:38 - Crowdfunding
22:02 - Bo’s 1st Attempt (Failed Syndication)
25:16 - Borrow 100%
26:14 - Story Time - What Can Go Wrong
30:14 - The Ideal Option
32:18 - Breaking Records
33:03 - Quickie Quiz
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Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets.
For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.com
Timmy is an actor, comedian, writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron

Apr 10, 2023 • 24min
E003: Stop Misusing Cap Rates - How to Accurately Measure Commercial Real Estate Returns
In this episode of Commercially Speaking, Bo Barron CCIM and his little brother Timmy Barron, ADHD actor/comedian, break down the concept of capitalization rates in commercial real estate. Bo clarifies common misconceptions about cap rates as a metric for measuring the return on investment and explains how to use it accurately.
If you're an investor or interested in commercial real estate deals, this episode is a must-watch. You'll also learn about other important terms like internal rate of return and cash on cash that will help you make informed investment decisions.
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At the end of the episode, Timmy takes a pop quiz to see how well he paid attention and to summarize the key takeaways for listeners. So, join Bo and Timmy as they simplify complex commercial real estate concepts in a fun and engaging way.
📒Show Notes📒
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commercially-speaking/id1680750330
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Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commerciallyspeaking
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Follow us on Twitter: @comspeakpod & @bobarronccim
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Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets.
For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.com
Timmy is an actor, comedian, writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron

Apr 3, 2023 • 42min
E002: Minimizing Income Tax with Commercial Real Estate Investing - Tax Code Explained
Looking for ways to minimize your income tax payments? Join Bo Barron, CCIM and his brother Timmy Barron, ADHD as they delve into the tax code and explore how investing in commercial real estate can help. Bo provides valuable insights into cost segregation studies, bonus depreciation, 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, and other tax strategies that can help investors build generational wealth. Timmy didn’t know any of this. Plus, test your knowledge with a pop quiz at the end of every episode - can you beat Timmy's score? If you're interested in commercial real estate and tax planning, this episode is a must-watch. Don't miss out on these valuable tips for minimizing your income tax payments.
📒Show Notes📒
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⏰Time Code⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - 4 Reasons To Buy Real Estate
01:17 - Appreciation
01:31 - Depreciation
02:30 - Tax Shelter
03:05 - Depreciation - Deeper Look
06:01 - Cash Flow
06:27 - Equity
07:28 - Last Of Us
07:53 - Cost Segregation Study
09:18 - Depreciate Faster
09:50 - How Trump Paid No Income Tax
10:41 - Getting The Money To Buy CRE
11:16 - Bonus Depreciation
13:07 - Story Time (Example)
15:11 - Bonus Depreciation Sunset
16:07 - How & Why?
17:07 - The CRE Depreciation Special
18:19 - Qualifying As A Real Estate Professional
19:04 - Doing Your First Deal
20:53 - You haven’t missed your chance - Cost Seg
22:41 - The Moment Bo Realized
24:09 - Finding Investors
25:04 - The government will get theirs
25:32 - Cost Recovery Tax
26:45 - 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
27:22 - Stepped Up Basis
27:42 - CRE Investor’s big strategy
28:47 - Socialism vs Capitalism
33:20 - Pop Quiz!
40:43 - Outro
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Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets.
For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.com
Timmy is an actor, comedian, writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron

Apr 3, 2023 • 46min
E001: Building Commercial Real Estate Wealth Through Job Announcements | Economic Base Analysis Explained
Want to invest in commercial real estate? Learn how to predict future demand with economic base analysis! In this podcast, Bo Barron, CCIM, shares the formula for quantifying the future demand of commercial real estate space using a real world job announcement as an example. His charmingly clueless little brother, Timmy Barron, ADHD, provides comic relief while asking the questions you wish you could ask. Together, they'll show you how to examine basic and non-basic jobs, population to employment ratios, and the economic base multiplier to make informed investment decisions and find lucrative deals every time. Tune in to this podcast to learn how to build commercial real estate wealth with economic base analysis in a way that's easy to understand. Don't miss the pop quiz at the end of each episode to see if you can beat Timmy's score! Perfect for commercial real estate investors, small business owners, and anyone interested in the field.
📒Show Notes📒
🎉Join the party, stay informed, access bonus content, the blog and more: tinyurl.com/CRE-Podcast-sign-up
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⏰Time Code⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Why A Job Announcement Is So Important
01:18 - 2 Types Of Jobs
02:46 - Basic Jobs
03:44 - Example Of A Basic Job
05:04 - How Money Circulates
06:19 - A Basic Job’s Multiplier Effect
07:37 - Non-Basic Jobs
08:01 - Economic Base Multiplier (EBM)
09:09 - How to Figure Out The EBM
09:46 - Economic Base Analysis (EBA)
11:22 - Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
12:22 - The Whole Model
12:43 - Population To Employment Ratio
13:24 - Predicting Demand
14:27 - Apartment Developer
15:52 - Make Money
16:32 - Market The Land
16:54 - The Pipeline
18:55 - Multiplier In Reverse?
19:07 - Tech Company Lay-Offs
19:42 - Types Of Commercial Real Estate Space
20:11 - Quantifying Demand - Retail
20:54 - Quantifying Demand - Office
21:43 - Quantifying Demand - Office POST COVID
23:11 - New Market - Work From Home
24:27 - Figuring Out The Types Of Jobs
26:15 - The Blackhole That Is BLS
26:52 - ChatGPT
27:36 - Goldmine Opportunity (Real Example)
37:35 - Too Good To Be True?
40:40 - The Math Is The Math No Matter The City
41:32 - Pop Quiz!
45:35 - Outro
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Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commerciallyspeaking
Follow us on Twitter: @comspeakpod & @bobarronccim
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Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets.
For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.com
Timmy is an actor, comedian, writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron


