On this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Michele Henry reveals how she transformed a personal skincare struggle into a booming national franchise. From humble beginnings helping with her family’s rental properties to launching her first boutique with zero marketing budget, Michele shares the gritty, behind-the-scenes moments that shaped her entrepreneurial journey.

She dives into the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Face Foundrié, how she navigated franchising, and why quick pivots and team alignment have been key to scaling. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good origin story, this episode is packed with wisdom, hustle, and heart.

Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse, visit https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact

In this powerful solo episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse shares the life-altering moments that shaped his journey—from going all-in on snowboarding to building financial freedom through real estate. He dives into the critical decisions, the power of desperation, and the massive action required to create real change. With personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Dan shows how one bold move can shift your entire trajectory.

He also explores the concept of identity—how the way you see yourself shapes the results you create—and why obsessing over your dreams beats fearing failure. Whether you're at a crossroads or striving for more, this episode will challenge you to recommit, sharpen your focus, and design a life worth living.

Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse, visit https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact

In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Dan Brisse interviews Greg Herlean, founder of Horizon Trust and expert in self-directed IRAs. Greg shares his early journey into real estate, the challenges of raising capital without a track record, and how he eventually raised over a billion dollars for hard money lending. His frustration with slow custodians led him to start Horizon Trust, a boutique firm that now helps investors move their retirement funds into real estate and other alternative assets—quickly and efficiently.

Greg also breaks down the biggest risks and misconceptions around self-directed IRAs, why most people don’t even realize they can use their retirement accounts for real estate, and the power of investing with operators you trust. Whether you’re brand new to alternative investing or looking to level up your strategy, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights and practical advice.

To get in touch with Vince, reach out to this website: www.gregherlean.com

Keeping it Real Estate is brought to you by Granite Towers Equity Group, helping investors create passive income through multifamily real estate. To get in touch with the founders of Granite Towers, Mike Roeder and Dan Brisse, visit https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/contact