Mark Schinski, CEO of Capital Companion, shares his journey from psychology and engineering studies to building a successful real estate investment firm with his business partner Joe. His background in construction combined with strategic partnerships has enabled him to tackle challenging properties that other investors avoid, turning the "worst houses" into profitable investments.

• Background in psychology, engineering, and 20 years in construction provides unique perspective on real estate investing
• Started as project manager for luxury custom home builder before launching his own general contracting company
• Met business partner Joe through a mentor who recognized their complementary skills would make a perfect team
• Uses his construction expertise to take on properties in terrible condition that most investors would avoid
• Emphasizes clear communication with contractors through printed materials and regular site visits
• Moving from individual fix-and-flips to larger multifamily projects to maximize efficiency
• Values his business partnership as a "marriage" where each partner brings different strengths
• Recommends joining industry groups and reinvesting profits into education and networking
• Uses CompanyCam app to monitor construction projects remotely and share progress with investors
• Credits "YouTube University" and Naval Ravikant's book for much of his business knowledge

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Joe Frederick's real estate journey began with a teenage epiphany in a New Jersey beach house. "This is not the family type that I come from," he recalls thinking at 16, discovering the owner built wealth through real estate. That moment sparked a decade-long path from finance student to savvy entrepreneur.

Frederick's tactical approach to building wealth started with house hacking at 22, purchasing a duplex and renting the larger unit while living in the smaller one. Despite being younger than his tenants, he positioned himself as "just the property manager," a clever strategy that established authority while concealing his inexperience. He expanded by systematically purchasing properties with 5% down conventional loans, living in each for a year before moving to the next—until marriage put an end to his nomadic investment strategy.

The conversation takes a powerful turn when Frederick reveals his struggle with authenticity during his private equity career. "I faked every single day of being there," he admits, describing how he felt out of place among Ivy League graduates. A brutally honest call from a LinkedIn connection became his watershed moment: "I will never answer a freaking call from you again... you are inauthentic." Instead of becoming defensive, Frederick embraced this feedback, dropped his façade, and transformed his approach to business relationships.

Now co-founder of Capital Companion, Frederick has built a versatile investment company that handles fix-and-flips, buy-and-holds, and strategic partnerships—including innovative arrangements with retired NFL players who provide capital. His company is expanding into wholesaling and planning a hedge fund, demonstrating the power of authentic networking and complementary partnerships.

For entrepreneurs struggling with work-life balance, Frederick offers a simple yet powerful practice: putting his phone down at home while keeping it on loud. "I want to be tested," he explains, training himself to remain present with family despite notifications. His advice to ask family members about their day creates meaningful connections that sustain him through entrepreneurial challenges.

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What happens when you find yourself crawling through an attic at 2AM, breathing insulation, and realize "this isn't it"? For Alejandro, that moment sparked a transformation from blue-collar HVAC technician to successful entrepreneur helping others access interest-free capital and harness the power of AI.

Alejandro takes us through his journey of investing $40,000 in mentorships and courses (most of which he candidly admits was "bullshit") before finding the strategies that allowed him to build a thriving business. He shares how he helps entrepreneurs structure their profiles to secure high-limit, 0% interest credit cards that can be converted to capital, and how he's developed systems to "reset the 0% clock" every 12-24 months, creating a perpetual cycle of interest-free funding for his clients.

The conversation dives deep into how Alejandro built an AI-powered CRM that handles everything from inbound calls to appointment booking, allowing him the freedom to travel the world while running his business remotely. His tactical approach to testing Facebook ads (starting at $30/day before scaling winners), finding early clients (working for free to build testimonials), and structuring business systems provides a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship.

Most powerful is Alejandro's perspective on what truly matters: "It's not about where you put your time, but where you put your attention." He emphasizes that attention is our most valuable currency, while highlighting the importance of physical fitness, faith, and taking care of your mind and body throughout the entrepreneurial journey.

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