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Hosted by Brad Weaver · business · EN · 20 episodes
First, Worst, Best, and Next Podcast is the ultimate real estate investing podcast where top investors share their most eye-opening deals—their first investment, their worst failure, their biggest success, and what’s next on their horizon. Hosted by industry experts, this show uncovers hard-earned lessons from seasoned professionals, giving listeners a front-row seat to the strategies, missteps, and triumphs that shaped their careers.Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, you’ll gain invaluable insights into multifamily and apartment investing, along with other asset classes. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to scale your portfolio by avoiding costly mistakes and capitalizing on proven strategies. If you’re looking to grow in the real estate investing space, First, Worst, Best, and Next Podcast is your go-to resource for expert wisdom and real-world experience.
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First, Worst, Best, & Next is hosted by Brad Weaver. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Tyler Chesser's Playbook: Achieving $2.1M Exits and $150M Targets in a Volatile Market" (27 October 2025, 46 minutes), "John Casmon on 'Failing Forward' and the Power of Midwest Real Estate" (24 October 2025, 65 minutes), and "John Wijtenburg on Transforming a $100M Resort and the CRE Growth Operating System" (3 October 2025, 29 minutes).
First, Worst, Best, & Next publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for First, Worst, Best, & Next is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First, Worst, Best, & Next requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First, Worst, Best, & Next's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for First, Worst, Best, & Next are Property Management & Appraisal and Real Estate Agents. First, Worst, Best, & Next has a business audience.
Brad Weaver hosts First, Worst, Best, & Next, a business show with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #20
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with Tyler Chesser, co-founder and managing partner of CF Capital. Tyler leveraged his background as a top multifamily broker to scale his portfolio and develop CF Capital into a respected...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with John Casmon, former marketing executive, founder and managing partner of Casmon Capital Group , and host of the top-rated Multifamily Insights podcast. John shares his journey from...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with John Wijtenburg, founder of LXK Group, an expert in commercial real estate operations and systems, who helps investors and operators scale their portfolios while maintaining their...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with John Todderud, the founder of Cardinal Oak Investments and a former tech professional who transitioned into multifamily real estate. John shares his journey from buying small, rural...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with Ian Cruz, a former CPA and boxing coach who has successfully transitioned into multifamily real estate. Ian shares his journey from his roots in big four public accounting to becoming...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with Bruce Fraser, a Forbes Real Estate Council Member and Managing Partner at Elkhorn Capital Partners. Bruce shares his unique journey from running a successful hedge fund for over a...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode, Brad connects with Tenny Tolafari, a cybersecurity professional turned real estate mogul and co-founder of Xsite Capital. Tenny shares his incredible journey from working 60-hour weeks in corporate...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with Dusty Eddy, founder of Eddy Capital Group, and a veteran real estate investor with over 23 years of experience. Dusty, who has led over $650 million in multifamily investments and...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with Carlos Salguero, an entrepreneur and real estate expert with over 20 years of business and investment experience. After starting four seven-figure companies and exiting one for an...
Episode #11
<p >In this episode, Brad chats with Arn Cenedella, founder of Spark Investment Group, who brings over 40 years of real estate experience, including 35 years as a realtor in Silicon Valley. Arn shares his transition...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode, Brad chats with Sam Khairi, founder of Afto Capital and a former mechanical engineer who walked away from a secure 15-year career to chase freedom through real estate and business ownership. Sam...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode, Brad sits down with Joseph Kimbrough, Marine Corps veteran turned entrepreneur, and the CEO of both Baruk Capital Group and Apex Real Estate Investments. Joseph’s journey started with door-knocking...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, Brad sits down with Chris Lento, founder and managing member of EM Capital Group, to hear how he went from hacking a four-unit house in East Boston to managing large multifamily syndications across...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing, who went from physical therapist to full-time multifamily investor with over 800 units under management. Lee shares how he...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of First, Worst, Best & Next, host Brad Weaver sits down with Jonathan Nichols—CEO of Apogee Capital, aerospace engineer turned full-time real estate investor.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jonathan shares his...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode, host Brad Weaver talks with investor, entrepreneur, and podcast host Axel Ragnarsson, founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners and host of the Multifamily Wealth Podcast.</p> <p> </p> <p>Axel shares...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode, host Brad Weaver talks with entrepreneur, investor relations manager, and founder of She Is Her, Jazmin Salinas. <br> <br> Jazmin shares her inspiring journey from immigrating to the U.S. at 19 to...
Episode #3
<p>This episode features Mac Shelton from Sweet Bay Capital discussing his experiences in multifamily real estate investing. Mac shares insights into his firm's investment strategies, detailing both successes and...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode, Will Matheson of Matheson Capital shares how he went from brokering deals to building a $100M+ multifamily portfolio across the Southeast. He walks us through his first debt deal, the challenges of...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode, Jason Yarusi shares his journey from starting in real estate by flipping houses to scaling his business to managing multifamily properties across multiple states. He discusses the importance of...
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