The 5 Questions Podcast
Join us as we unlock real estate and business insights, one question at a time.
Episodes
49 episodes
Beyond Comfort: Living Without Limits with Raymond Aaron
Raymond Aaron shares his extraordinary journey of running a 350-mile race to the North Pole at age 62 and how at 80 he continues to live with passion and purpose while challenging the limitations of comfort zones.• Trained for two years...
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Season 2025
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Episode 49
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20:44
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Cross-Border Real Estate: Navigating Global Changes with Lauren Cohen
Lauren Cohen returns to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of cross-border investing and immigration, highlighting how recent political shifts have created new challenges and opportunities for real estate investors across North America and ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 48
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17:17
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The Life-Altering Accident That Led to Real Estate Success: Andrew Gauthier’s Story
Andrew Gauthier shares his extraordinary journey from welding across Canada to recovering from a traumatic brain injury and building multi-million dollar real estate developments. His story demonstrates how resilience, determination, and surrou...
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Season 2025
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Episode 47
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19:43
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Why Smart Professionals Are Choosing Multifamily as Their Freedom Vehicle | Michelle & Melissa
Michelle and Melissa share their journey from stable government careers to successful multifamily real estate investing, revealing how they build wealth and help others invest without dealing with the day-to-day hassles of property management. ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 46
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23:25

From Attic to Assets: A Real Estate Journey with Joao Macavilca
Joao Macavilca shares his journey from growing up in an attic with undocumented parents to flipping over 70 properties and owning a 54-unit commercial property, demonstrating how early hardships can fuel business success.• Growing up in...
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Season 2025
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Episode 45
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17:18

No Fluff, Just Real Estate with Lauren House
Lauren House shares valuable insights from her extensive real estate experience across Arizona, California, and Florida, focusing on maintaining consistency through market fluctuations and building authentic client relationships. She reveals pr...
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Season 2025
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Episode 44
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22:11

Balance and Abundance in Real Estate with Dawn Sirdar
Dawn Sirdar, co-founder of Abundant Homes, shares her vision of combining real estate ventures with community building to create truly abundant living experiences. She explains her approach to raising capital, giving back through The Water Proj...
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Season 2025
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Episode 43
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23:29

Podcast Guesting: The New High-Powered Networking with Nicky Billou
Nicky Billou shares his powerful journey from war-torn Iran to becoming a thought leader who helps experts build influential personal brands and reclaim their greatness.• The concept "this isn't business, it's war for greatness" stems f...
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Season 2025
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Episode 42
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23:39

The Power of a Laser-Focused Why: Theresa Beneteau’s Secret to Real Estate Success
Theresa Beneteau shares her 35-year journey from struggling first-time homeowner to real estate powerhouse who helps build $150 million portfolios through her signature coaching program. She reveals the mindset shifts and practical strategies t...
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Season 2025
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Episode 41
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18:18

Real Estate Freedom Through Creative Financing with David Van Der Ploeg
David Van Der Ploeg shares his journey from starting with a VTB-financed duplex when he was broke to building a nationwide real estate portfolio including a 12-unit apartment building. Through creative financing strategies, community involvemen...
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Season 2025
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Episode 40
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16:50

Marketing Automation: Deborah Smith's Secret Weapon for Business Success
Marketing strategist and Airbnb superhost Deborah Smith shares powerful insights on automation, authenticity, and strategic habits that transform real estate and business success. She reveals proven strategies for building systems that simplify...
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Season 2025
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Episode 39
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27:34

Unlock Your Wealth: The Infinite Banking Revolution for Real Estate Investors With Jose Salloum
Infinite banking expert Jose Salloum reveals how real estate investors can create their own banking systems for fast, credit-check-free access to investment capital while their money continues growing through dividends. This powerful wealth-bui...
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Season 2025
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Episode 38
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15:58
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Building Wealth Beyond the 9 to 5: Steve Couper's Investment Journey
Steve Couper shares how his aviation career inspired his transition to real estate investing as a way to secure his family's financial future and create generational wealth through strategic property investments.• Started real estate in...
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Season 2025
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Episode 37
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16:52

From Nursing to Real Estate: Brittany and Shawns's Journey to International Investing
Brittany and Shawn Louiseize share their remarkable journey from burned-out healthcare professionals to successful international real estate investors and coaches. They reveal how the COVID pandemic became the catalyst for their career change a...
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Season 2025
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Episode 36
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26:58

Firefighter to Fortune: A Real Estate Success Story with Paul D'Abruzzo
Paul D'Abruzzo shares his remarkable journey from Toronto firefighter to successful real estate investor with a $45 million portfolio built over 15 years through strategic property acquisition and management.• Balancing firefighting car...
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Season 2025
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Episode 35
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22:29

Mastering Real Estate: Systems for Sustainable Success with Danielle Chiasson
Danielle Chiasson unpacks the key challenges faced by real estate investors and shares powerful systems to overcome them while building sustainable growth.• The knowledge gap that prevents investors from pulling the trigger on propertie...
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Season 2025
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Episode 34
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35:17

Land Investing: The Untapped Cash Flow Strategy with Brent Bowers
Brent Bowers reveals how he creates passive income by purchasing discounted vacant land and selling it through seller financing, collecting 10-14% interest with none of the headaches of traditional real estate.• Buy land at significant ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 33
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16:38

The AI Revolution in Real Estate: Adapt or Disappear with Vanessa Alfaro
Vanessa Alfaro shares how her company Venus Capital Partners has acquired $55 million in assets under management using cutting-edge AI technology, and explains why real estate professionals who don't adapt to these new technologies will be left...
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Season 2025
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Episode 32
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23:52

Wealth, Wisdom, and Giving Back: Conversations with Alfonso Cuadra, Nicky Billou, Jas Takhar and Danielle Chiasson
Five real estate visionaries share their insights on building wealth, creating content, and making meaningful impact through strategic investing.• Alfonso reveals his motivation comes from seeing people build wealth that lets them spend...
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Season 2025
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Episode 31
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28:55

Trust, Value, and Real Estate: What You Need to Know with Natasha Phipps
Dive deep into the world of real estate investing as Natasha Phipps shares her expert insights. From marketing strategies to the importance of transparent communication, Natasha emphasizes the role of trust in building successful investments. H...
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Season 2025
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Episode 30
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22:36

Market Trends and Strategies for International Real Estate with Danny Sai
Explore the complexities of international real estate investing with unique insights from an experienced investor. Learn about common misconceptions and the importance of a business mindset. • Challenges facing cross-border investo...
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Season 2025
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Episode 29
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21:40

Strategic Real Estate Financing for cross-border investments with Scott Dillingham
Understanding real estate financing is essential for investors aiming to succeed, and Scott Dillingham breaks down critical insights to navigate the complexities of borrowing across borders. From differences in lending practices in Canada, the ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 28
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20:00

Building a Billion-Dollar Real Estate Empire: Veena Jetti's Inspirational Journey to Success and Philanthropy
Veena Jetti narrates her transformative journey from investing in single-family homes to commanding a portfolio that exceeded a billion dollars in transactions, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, persistence, and a community-driven app...
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Season 2025
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Episode 27
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23:22

Real Estate Success: Growth, Due Diligence, Custom Contracts & Networking
In this episode of The 5 Questions Podcast, we’re joined by four seasoned real estate experts: Amy Kim, Shaneka Shaw Taylor, Catalina Martinez, and Patrick Francey. Together, they share invaluable insights on building success in real e...
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Season 2025
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Episode 26
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16:06

From Engineering to Real Estate Success | Layda & Valentina's Inspiring Journey
What if your background in engineering could lead you to a thriving career in real estate? Meet Layda and Valentina, two industrial engineers who turned their analytical skills into a winning formula for multifamily real estate investing. S...
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Season 2025
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Episode 25
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24:20
