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Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered
Hosted by Caleb David · EN
Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered breaks down barriers, making commercial real estate accessible to all. Hosted by Caleb David, a leader in the Front Range market, this podcast brings investors, business owners, and industry professionals into real, unfiltered conversations. Each episode demystifies the market, shares expert insights, and explores how creating space builds stronger communities—no fluff, just honest discussions.
Creating Space. Building Community. Welcome to Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered.
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How AI Is Changing Commercial Real Estate
2w ago00:34:00Tap to summarize🚀 Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, but commercial real estate has been slower to embrace change. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, host Caleb David sits down with Dan Mosher, CEO and Founder of DealGround, to explore how AI is reshaping the way brokers research properties, prospect clients, manage data, and close deals.Dan shares insights from his experience at Yahoo and Postmates before explaining why fragmented workflows are costing brokers valuable time. Learn how AI-powered search, natural language prompts, and centralized property intelligence can help commercial real estate professionals work faster, make smarter decisions, and focus on building stronger client relationships instead of spending hours on manual research.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Dan Mosher – CEO & Founder of DealGround💡 What You'll Learn:✔️ Why commercial real estate has been slow to adopt AI and modern technology✔️ How DealGround replaces multiple CRE tools with one AI-powered platform✔️ How natural language search is changing property research and prospecting✔️ Why AI enhances brokers instead of replacing them✔️ How better data leads to stronger relationships, smarter prospecting, and more closed deals🎵 Whether you're a commercial real estate broker, investor, appraiser, developer, or industry professional, this episode offers valuable insights into how AI is transforming the future of CRE.💼 Connect with Dan Mosher:🌐 Website → https://www.dealground.com/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danlmosher/🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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How to Find CRE Deals While Everyone Else Sees a Crisis
3w ago00:27:54Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, host Caleb David sits down with Culby Culbertson, founder of Culbertson Holdings, to discuss the realities of commercial real estate investing in today's market. Culby shares his journey from the oil and gas industry to closing over $550 million in commercial real estate loans, reveals common misconceptions promoted by real estate gurus, and breaks down where he sees the biggest opportunities in today's market. From distressed office assets and value-add investments to ground-up development and capital stack strategies, this conversation delivers practical insights for investors looking to navigate an evolving commercial real estate landscape.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Culby Culbertson – Founder & Capital Markets Advisor, Culbertson HoldingsCulby Culbertson is the founder of Culbertson Holdings, a Dallas-based capital advisory firm that has closed over $550 million in loans across 12 states. He specializes in structuring debt and equity for commercial real estate and is also an active investor. 💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why debt is the foundation of every commercial real estate deal✔️ The biggest misconceptions being sold by real estate gurus today✔️ Where distressed opportunities are emerging in commercial real estate✔️ How to evaluate ground-up development projects using yield-on-cost analysis✔️ Key factors investors should consider before buying value-add properties✔️ Why secondary and tertiary markets may offer the best opportunities today✔️ The importance of exit strategy planning before making an acquisition🎵 Whether you're an investor, developer, broker, or business owner, this episode delivers valuable insights into navigating today's commercial real estate market.💼 Connect with Culby Culbertson:🌐 Website → https://culbertsonholdings.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/culbyc/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/culbyc/🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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How Smart Investors Profit From the Housing Shortage
4w ago00:25:43Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, Caleb David sits down with Scott Clark, Chairman and CEO of The True Life Companies, to discuss how strategic land development can help address America's growing housing shortage. Scott shares lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, explains why the housing supply gap is a long-term structural issue, and reveals how converting underutilized retail, office, and industrial properties into residential communities creates opportunities for both investors and future homeowners.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Scott Clark – Chairman & CEO, The True Life CompaniesScott Clark is the Chairman and CEO of The True Life Companies, a real estate investment and development firm focused on acquiring and preparing land for residential development in high-demand markets. With more than two decades of leadership experience in capital markets and real estate, he has helped grow the company into a nationally recognized platform focused on addressing the need for new housing supply.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why America’s housing shortage is a structural, long-term challenge✔️ Lessons investors can learn from the 2008 financial crisis✔️ The critical role entitled land plays in housing development✔️ How retail, office, and industrial sites can be repurposed into residential communities✔️ Why controlling land can be more effective than owning it outright✔️ The biggest risks and challenges in land entitlement✔️ Where the greatest housing opportunities may exist over the next decade🎵 Whether you're an investor, developer, broker, or housing professional, this episode provides valuable insights into one of the most important trends shaping the future of real estate.💼 Connect with Scott Clark:🌐 Website → https://www.thetruelifecompanies.com/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-clark-88137b6/🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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How House Hacking Helped Him Quit His 9-to-5 Faster
Jun 900:25:54Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, host Caleb David sits down with Mike Doherty, a full-time real estate investor, realtor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Sky Tree Investments. Mike shares his journey from working a corporate W-2 job in financial sales to building a successful real estate business through house hacking, multifamily investing, creative financing, and brokerage. He discusses the mindset shifts required to leave the security of a traditional job, strategies for reducing expenses to create financial freedom, and practical advice for anyone considering a career in real estate investing or commercial brokerage.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Mike Doherty – Real Estate Investor, Realtor & Entrepreneur💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ How Mike transitioned from a corporate W-2 job into full-time real estate✔️ The power of house hacking to reduce expenses and accelerate wealth building✔️ Why being comfortable with discomfort is essential for entrepreneurship✔️ How to build a real estate brokerage business while still working full-time✔️ Key mindset shifts needed to achieve financial freedom through real estate🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Mike Doherty:🌐 Website → https://www.dohertyhometeam.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/Doherty-Home-Team/100063717056842/#📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mikedohertyrealtor/?hl=en🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldoherty6/🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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How to Use AI to Find Real Estate Deals Others Miss
Jun 200:27:02Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, Caleb David sits down with Neal Bawa, known as the "Mad Scientist of Multifamily," to discuss his journey from technology entrepreneur to one of the most influential voices in multifamily real estate investing. Neal shares how data analytics helped him identify opportunities during the 2008 housing crash, why today's multifamily market may offer compelling investment opportunities, the growth of build-to-rent communities, and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing real estate operations and investing.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Neal Bawa – Multifamily Investor, Data Scientist, Author & CEO of Grocapitus, Mission10K, and MultifamilyUNeal Bawa is the CEO of Grocapitus, Mission10K, and MultifamilyU and is widely known as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily.” He manages a large multifamily real estate portfolio across multiple U.S. markets and is recognized for his data-driven approach to real estate investing and market analysis. Neal is also the author of Location Magic and Profit with a Purpose and frequently speaks about the role of data and AI in real estate investing.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ How Neal used data science to uncover real estate opportunities during the 2008 market crash✔️ Why today's multifamily market may present attractive buying opportunities✔️ The impact of interest rates, rent growth, and investor sentiment on multifamily investing✔️ Why build-to-rent communities are becoming a major asset class✔️ How AI is transforming underwriting, rent analysis, and real estate operations✔️ Neal's vision for AI-powered real estate investing over the next decade🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Neal Bawa:🌐 Website → https://grocapitus.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nealbawa/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-bawa/Grocapitus Website https://www.grocapitus.comFree eBook: Location Magic https://multifamilyu.com/lp/location-magic-ebook/Join Our Investor Club https://multifamilyu.com/club🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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How Smart Buildings Could Add $500 Per Door in NOI
May 2600:29:06Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, host Caleb David sits down with Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise and co-author of “Peak Property Performance,” to unpack how AI, machine learning, and digital infrastructure are reshaping the future of commercial real estate.Bill shares why most property owners are sitting on untapped data, how smart digital infrastructure can increase NOI, reduce operating expenses, improve tenant experience, and even increase asset value. From autonomous buildings to AI-driven decision making, this conversation dives deep into what the future of CRE looks like — and why owners who adapt now will have a major competitive advantage.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Bill Douglas – CEO of OpticWise & Technology StrategistBill Douglas is the CEO of OpticWise, bringing over three decades of experience leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. He leads the company’s growth initiatives and drives technology solutions designed to serve the commercial real estate market.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why commercial real estate has been slow to adopt technology✔️ How AI and machine learning can improve NOI✔️ The importance of owning your building’s digital infrastructure✔️ Ways data can reduce insurance and utility costs✔️ How autonomous buildings could become the future of CRE🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or property owner, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of commercial real estate technology.💼 Connect with Bill Douglas:🌐 Website → http://peakpropertyperformance.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/opticwisenow🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdouglas🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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How to Build Wealth Beyond the Stock Market
May 1900:22:50Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, host Caleb David sits down with Patrick Grimes, Founder & CEO of Passive Investing Mastery, to explore the world of alternative investments, recession-resistant assets, and building true financial security beyond traditional Wall Street strategies.Patrick shares his journey from engineering and robotics to real estate investing, including the painful lessons he learned after losing everything during the 2008 downturn. Together, they discuss diversification, non-correlated assets, passive investing, and how investors can create resilient portfolios that survive market cycles.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Patrick Grimes – Founder & CEO of Passive Investing Mastery | Amazon Best-Selling AuthorPatrick Grimes is the Founder and CEO of Passive Investing Mastery and an Amazon bestselling author. With a career spanning engineering, business, and real estate, he has built expertise in recession-resilient investments that generate passive income and long-term financial security. Through his work, Patrick helps professionals and families create wealth beyond Wall Street by focusing on proven, cash-flowing strategies in real estate and alternative assets.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ What alternative investments actually are✔️ Why non-correlated assets matter for financial security✔️ How Patrick lost everything during the 2008 crash—and rebuilt smarter✔️ Why diversification beyond stocks and real estate is critical✔️ How medical, legal, and energy investments generate passive income✔️ The importance of asset protection and estate planning🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights into building long-term financial security through diversification and alternative assets!💼 Connect with Patrick Grimes:🌎 Website → https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lifeoncloudnine📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/passiveinvestingmastery/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricksgrimes/🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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The Secret to Becoming “Referable” in Business
May 1200:27:09Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered, Chris Castanes shares powerful insights on networking, sales psychology, entrepreneurship, and relationship building. Chris discusses how authentic connections outperform sales tactics, why rejection should never stop you, and practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to grow their businesses through referrals and long-term relationships. Whether you're in real estate, insurance, or any service-based business, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for building trust, improving networking skills, and staying motivated in business.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Chris Castanes – Insurance Broker, Speaker, Author & Podcast HostChris Castanes is the President of Surf Financial Brokers, where he works in the mortgage and financial brokerage space, supporting clients and real estate professionals with financing solutions. In addition to his brokerage role, he is a speaker and author of Nearly Motivated and the host of the You’re Going To Be Great At This! podcast, which focuses on business, motivation, and professional growth.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why networking is about relationships, not selling✔️ Practical ways to overcome rejection in sales✔️ Why authenticity beats scripts and cold sales tactics✔️ Chris’s favorite networking strategy for building long-term connections✔️ Why building your own database is more valuable than relying on social media🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, entrepreneur, or sales professional, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Chris Castanes:🌐 Website → http://surffinancialbrokers.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chriscastanes/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-castanes-4861a92/🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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How Smart Investors Are Preparing for Vertiports Now
May 500:26:49Tap to summarize🚀 In this eye-opening episode, we explore the emerging world of vertiports—landing and charging hubs for electric aircraft—and how they’re poised to reshape commercial real estate. Lisa Wright, founder of Landings, shares how her company is building a nationwide network of vertiports, why rural markets are the biggest opportunity, and how energy infrastructure—not aircraft—is the real bottleneck. From logistics and agriculture to healthcare access and EV charging, this conversation uncovers the massive potential of advanced air mobility.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Lisa Wright – Founder of LandingsLisa Wright is the founder of Landings, a company building a North America–wide network of vertiports—landing and charging infrastructure for electric aircraft. With a background in architecture and energy management, Lisa focuses on the “land side” of advanced air mobility, securing strategically located sites that can support electric aviation at scale. Landings reports securing more than 2,000 strategic locations across the U.S., has been featured on Bloomberg, and is currently raising capital to expand its platform—particularly in rural and underserved markets.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ What vertiports are and why they matter✔️ How electric aircraft (eVTOLs) will change transportation✔️ Why rural areas are key to vertiport expansion✔️ The role of energy infrastructure in advanced air mobility✔️ How landowners and brokers can get involved in this emerging market🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Lisa Wright:🌐 Website → https://www.landings.aero/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/105243985🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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The Private Money Secret Banks Don’t Want You to Know
Apr 2800:35:23Tap to summarize🚀 In this episode, host Caleb David sits down with nationally recognized real estate investor Jay Conner to break down the powerful world of private money lending. Learn how Jay transitioned from traditional bank financing to raising millions in private capital, funding deals in under 7 days, and never missing an opportunity again. This conversation uncovers mindset shifts, practical strategies, and step-by-step methods to attract investors—without pitching or chasing money.🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David👤 Guest:🏡 Jay Conner – Real Estate Investor, Author & Private Money ExpertJay Conner known as “The Private Money Authority,” is a renowned real estate investor, speaker, and coach based in North Carolina. He specializes in teaching investors how to fund their deals without relying on banks. Having successfully raised over $8 million in private capital, his transactions yield an impressive average profit of $78,000.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ The difference between private money and hard money (and why it matters)✔️ How to raise millions without pitching or asking for money✔️ The “teacher mindset” that attracts investors naturally✔️ Where to find private lenders (3 key categories)✔️ The exact script to get deals funded 100% of the time🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Jay Conner:🌐 Website → http://www.jayconner.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/jay.conner.marketing🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatemoneyauthority/🎙 Follow Caleb David:🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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