

The Rich Somers Report
Rich Somers
Join host Rich Somers, as he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world to discuss all things real estate, business, and wealth related. His first guests include Tarek El Moussa - real estate investor & TV personality, and Cliff Avril - former Seattle Seahawks player & Super Bowl XLVIII Champion. Rich is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in excess of $80M. He was an air traffic controller for the government for 11 years, and cashed out his 401k to get his start in real estate investing. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers
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Jul 27, 2023 • 36min
He was on Season 16 of The Bachelorette and Now He’s Changing the Solar Energy Game | Chasen Nick E69
On today’s episode, Rich sits down with special guest and local San Diego resident, Chasen Nick. Chasen grew up in the Bay Area, was a D1 swimmer in college, and then ultimately ended up in San Diego where he worked in the recruitment industry for 9+ years. After hitting a ceiling in his 9-5 during Covid, he was asked to be a contestant on The Bachelorette. After his time on the show, he’s transitioned into solar energy, and now he’s focused on leveraging his network to build a referral partnership across different verticals. Rich and Chasen talk about his experience on The Bachelorette, what the casting process was like, and his key takeaways from being on a reality show. They dive into what his life looks like now, the process of building his book of business in the solar industry, and the importance of your network building into the future. Connect with Chasen on Instagram: @chasennickJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jul 25, 2023 • 47min
The “King of Debt” Exposes Credit Hacks to Grow Your Business or Real Estate Portfolio | Jack McColl E68
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Jack McColl, the “King of Debt” – Jack, the founder of Credit Stacking, scaled from zero business credit to $500k in approved credit in just over 1 year, which he’s used to fund a variety of new businesses and investments. He now teaches his unique framework to over 2,000 entrepreneurs, helping them get access to hundreds of thousands of dollars of 0% interest capital so they can start a business, scale a business, or finance any type of investment. He shows others how to optimize their credit profile and make themselves look attractive to lenders without showing any financials, including tax returns, bank statements, or verified income. Rich and Jack dive into exactly what the underwriters are looking for, the importance of bank relationships, and tips for building those relationships. They discuss the specific banks you want to prioritize building a relationship with, which credit card companies are the easiest to get funding from, and a few major hacks for transferring your limits on 0% credit cards. Jack shares a few key tips for luxury travel using points, and leaves the listeners with some tangible strategies for optimizing their personal credit profile. Book a call: https://go.creditstacking.com/scheduleConnect with Jack on Instagram: @kingofdebtJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jul 20, 2023 • 46min
He Founded an Exotic Car Community That’s Changing the Way Business and Networking is Done | Clement Connor E67
On today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Clement Connor – CEO & Founder of Fast Lane Drive, an exclusive exotic car club with locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Miami, Austin, Monaco, and Washington DC. They’ve cultivated a community of individuals who love driving their cars, meeting like-minded enthusiasts, and giving back to their community. Clement is also the COO and Co-Founder of Smartboost, a San Diego-based marketing agency specializing in AI-powered marketing strategies. Rich and Clem dive into the history of the car club, how the idea came to fruition, and the 3 major requirements to be considered for the club: 1.) Be a good human being. 2.) Be respectful to women. 3.) Make it a priority to give back. They also talk about his marketing company, Smartboost, and the importance of having multiple different businesses that connect full-circle. Connect with Clement on Instagram: @clemcnrJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jul 18, 2023 • 38min
How He Scaled to Over 70 STR Listings in Just 4 Years | Rafa Loza E66
On today’s episode Rich sits down with Rafa Loza – short-term rental & boutique hotel investor, who’s made his mark in the hospitality and short-term rental industry over the past six years. Originally leveraging an arbitrage model, Rafa seamlessly transitioned into boutique hotel operations, his entrepreneurial spirit fueling his growth. He now owns and operates a large-scale hospitality brand, managing over 72 short-term rentals and a boutique hotel, with his portfolio growing month after month. Rich and Rafa discuss the business plan for his boutique hotel, different lending options, how he found investors for that deal, and a breakdown of the renovation package. They dive into how Rafa got into real estate investing, an overview of the structure of his team, and some tips for new investors looking to get into the game. Connect with Rafa on Instagram: @itsrafalozaJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jul 13, 2023 • 45min
Where Interest Rates Are Headed & Lending Market Update | Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg E65
On today’s episode, Rich sits down for a conversation with Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg of Convoy Home Loans. They do a deep dive into what’s going on in the market and the current interest rate environment. They discuss unemployment numbers & large company layoffs, tips for investors looking to get a DSCR loan, and some insight on how to make your appraisal process go smoothly. They also talk about different lending options for ADU’s, Rich’s “3 Immutable Laws of Real Estate Investing”, and where they predict things will settle down in Q3 & Q4.Dustin and Jonathan are the owners of Convoy Home Loans, the #5 ranked broker for Non Qm in the nation and #6 overall volume broker in the nation. When they started Convoy, they made it a purpose to have programs that catered to investors and clients of higher net worth. They grew their brokerage in the last 2.5 years and have funded over $1 billion in loans as a team. Dustin and Jonathan are the company’s owners but also the top producers. Their goal this year is to expand the company further and take advantage of the slower market by capturing as much market share as possible. They're passionate about helping investors grow their portfolios using creative financing options.Connect with Jonathan & Dustin on Instagram: @convoy_homeloans Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jul 11, 2023 • 44min
How Miss Nevada Makes $2,000,000 a Year from Mini-Mailboxes | Lisa Song Sutton E64
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with special guest Lisa Song Sutton – real estate investor and entrepreneur with a family office of $60M AUM. Lisa is former Miss Nevada, and now she's found a creative way to make $2 million a year through mailboxes. With a background in business litigation, Lisa began her career working in a top Las Vegas law firm before launching and scaling several companies across various industries including real estate, food and shipping retail. As the daughter of a USAF Vietnam War Veteran, Lisa is a strong advocate for the veteran community. She is currently a General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a $20M pre-seed venture capital fund that invests in veteran-led and military-spouse-led companies. Rich and Lisa discuss how she got started in the mailbox business, her current ventures in the real estate investment space, and key tips for entrepreneurs to stay focused with so many different distractions. They also dive into how her time as Miss Nevada allowed her to make such an impact in her community and led to many strong business connections & relationships that she still has 9 years later. Connect with Lisa on Instagram: @lisasongsutton Find more information about Lisa at www.lisasongsutton.comJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jul 6, 2023 • 53min
He’s Buying a 130 Unit Hotel & Why Lack of Time is Not an Excuse | Blake Dailey E63
In today’s episode, Rich sits down with special guest Blake Dailey. Blake is a boutique hotel and STR investor as well as an active duty Air Force officer. He started investing in short-term rental houses with ADUs and scaled quickly into commercial real estate. After surpassing his W2 income with his cash flow, Blake pivoted to commercial multifamily and syndicated his first large apartment deal. Combining his experience with raising money, doing commercial deals, and BRRRRing STR properties, Blake jumped into commercial short-term rentals with converting run-down hotels/motels into renovated boutique hotels. Blake has a $20M portfolio of apartments, 5 boutique hotels, and a mix of short-term rentals homes across California, Florida, and Utah. Rich and Blake dive into their similar paths from government workers to investors, the opportunities within the boutique hotel space, and key advice on the operations/management side of the business. They also talk about the importance of aligning yourself with those that will help and encourage you grow to your full potential.Connect with Blake on Instagram: @blakejdaileyJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jul 4, 2023 • 51min
How to Decide Which Real Estate Investing Path is Right for You | Omar Alfaro E62
In today’s episode, Rich sits down for an interview with Omar Alfaro – wholesaler, flipper, real estate broker & investor with 21 years of experience in the real estate space. He discusses the various aspects of his business, including buying & flipping houses, holding rentals & STRs, and developing property. They talk about the impact of the current interest rate environment on the real estate industry, the concept of “buying properties deeper”, and their thoughts on people being property rich but cash poor. Omar shares valuable tips for beginners interested in house flipping, such as finding deals at significant discounts and establishing relationships with sellers for off-market opportunities. They also dive into how to determine which deals to hold and which ones to flip, the Airbnb revenue collapse, and the importance of taking care of your database.Connect with Omar on Instagram: @investwithomarJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jun 29, 2023 • 17min
Is the Airbnb Revenue Collapse Real? And Will Boutique Hotels Be The Next Big Thing? | E61
In today’s episode, Rich is doing a deep dive into the current “Airbnb Revenue Collapse” that’s been sweeping the internet and social media. He challenges the questions – Is it real? Where did these facts come from? Is it the best time to get into this asset class? He pulls up some live data to compare the actual numbers with those that are being posted online, and also gives the listeners some key tips for doing their own research in order to find successful short-term rentals. Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Jun 27, 2023 • 47min
He Owns Multiple 7 Figure YouTube Businesses | Will Grimes E60
In today’s episode, Rich is joined by special guest, Will Grimes, visiting us from Denver, Colorado. Will spent just under 10 years inside of the Marine Corps, then went on to serve his community as a police officer. After police work, Will ventured into entrepreneurship and now he’s a team owner in real estate and owns multiple 7-figure YouTube businesses. From his military mindset and leadership skills, he leverages educating others through YouTube and focuses on bringing value to his audience. Rich and Will dive into how his background led him to where he is today, speaking your truth even if it goes against the popular opinion, and finding your purpose as an entrepreneur. They also talk about the importance of establishing an online presence to provide value to others with no obligation for someone to call or buy a service. Connect with Will on Instagram: @will_grimesJoin our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.


