Invest Smarter Podcast

Updated: 21 Oct 2025 • 315 episodes
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The Invest Smarter is a podcast dedicated to providing insights on how to build wealth and create passive income streams through real estate investing, business and entrepreneurship so that you too can become a smarter investor. Released weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, The Invest Smarter Podcast is hosted by Simon Castillo. The show will feature commentary and interviews with real estate experts who share their experiences on their journey to financial freedom. 

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Episode 315: Commit To The Process Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Axel Ragnarsson Join our host Simon Castillo and Axel Ragnarsson as they discuss: When you’re a real estate investor, you’re a problem solver and a transaction engineer Mistakes that beginner investors make Not all multifamily deals are made equal If you’r

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Episode 314:  Friday Look Back - The Fed Fights Inflation & The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank Host: Simon Castillo  Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on:  The Fed"s Shifting Stance on Inflation A Paradoxical Economy  The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)  The Sledgeh

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Episode 313: Learning How To Invest Smarter By Utilizing the 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)  Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Juan Vargas Join our host Simon Castillo and Justin Kiehne  as they discuss: Coming to the realization that there are different pathways to growing financial stability aside from e

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Episode 312: Facing Challenges Like a Champ Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Juan Vargas Join our host Simon Castillo and Juan Vargas as they discuss: Real estate is a business where you have to be a problem solverBuilding credibility as you build your network How to compete for deals in a competitive marketWe have open in

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Episode 311: Friday Look Back - Take Back Control of Your Retirement Assets with a Self Directed IRA Host: Simon Castillo    Join our host Simon Castillo for a one on one Friday Look Back where he reflects on: The missed opportunities when investors overlook their 401K and IRA accounts as a source of investment capital

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Episode 310: That’s The Secret To Building Wealth Host: Simon Castillo  Guest: Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil Join our host Simon Castillo and Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil as they discuss: Time commitment Financial bandwidthRich vs. wealthyThe modern day athleteBuilding generational wealth through real estateWe have open investment oppo

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