May 29, 202619 minS2
70% of family wealth is gone by the second generation. 90% disappears by the third. DJ Van Keuren has seen it happen firsthand, including one family that lost $800 million in a single generation. DJ, Co-Founder of...
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The Disruptive Capitalists
Hosted by Sam Sells · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The Disruptive Capitalists – Where real estate meets innovation. Hosted by Sam Sells, impact investor and retired Air Force officer. We break down capital-raising, AI-driven investing, affordable housing solutions, and disruptive strategies to build wealth and impact. Featuring conversations with top investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in commercial real estate, multifamily investing, impact investing, and financial technology. New episodes weekly. Subscribe for real strategies — not theory.
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What is The Disruptive Capitalists about?
The Disruptive Capitalists, Where real estate meets innovation. Hosted by Sam Sells, impact investor and retired Air Force officer. We break down capital-raising, AI-driven investing, affordable housing solutions, and disruptive strategies to build wealth and impact. Featuring conversations with top investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in commercial real estate, multifamily investing, impact investing, and financial technology. New episodes weekly.
Who hosts The Disruptive Capitalists?
The Disruptive Capitalists is hosted by Sam Sells. The show has published 105 episodes to date.
What has The Disruptive Capitalists covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How Billionaire Families Invest in Real Estate, From the Man They Trust | DJ Van Keuren" (29 May 2026, 19 minutes), "He Quit IT After 25 Years and Built a $250M Real Estate Portfolio | Jens Nielsen" (27 May 2026, 26 minutes), and "He Built Two 8-Figure Companies and Crashed Six. Here's What He Learned. | Tom Dunkel" (18 May 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does The Disruptive Capitalists publish?
The Disruptive Capitalists publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 105 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Disruptive Capitalists?
Booking probability for The Disruptive Capitalists is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Disruptive Capitalists requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Disruptive Capitalists's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Disruptive Capitalists?
The strongest fits for The Disruptive Capitalists are Property Management & Appraisal and Real Estate Agents. The Disruptive Capitalists has a business audience.
About the host
Sam Sells hosts The Disruptive Capitalists, a business podcast with 105 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- May 27, 202626 minS2
After 25 years in IT and a midlife crisis at 45, Jens Nielsen made a decision that changed his life: he was done working for the man. A decade later, he's a general partner in 2,700+ apartments worth $250 million...
- May 18, 202630 minS2
Tom Dunkel has built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, raised over $65 million in private capital, and survived the 2008 financial crisis as a brand-new entrepreneur. He's not here to tell you real estate always goes...
- May 13, 202621 minS2
What happens when your money becomes programmable, and someone else decides what you can buy, where you can go, and how much meat you're allowed to eat? David Morgan, publisher of The Morgan Report, author of The Silver...
- May 4, 202629 minS2
Mike Collins founded Alumni Ventures at 49. People called him crazy. Now it manages $1.5 billion in assets, has invested in 1,500+ companies including 31 unicorns and 14 IPOs, and is one of the most active VC firms on...
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- May 2, 202630 minS2
Dru Wischhover, founder of Inspired Title Group, Inspired Development Group, and Winspire LLC — donates a portion of every single closing his companies do to community causes. His underwriters called him crazy. His...
- Apr 27, 202624 minS2
Marcy Sagel, founder of MSA Interiors and one of the leading commercial interior designers in multifamily housing with over 30 years of experience, joins Sam Sells for a conversation that goes far beyond aesthetics...
- Apr 24, 202622 minS2
Joey Mure, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street and author of "Wealth Without Wall Street: 3 Steps to Freedom Through Passive Income" — joins Sam Sells for a conversation that challenges everything you've been told...
- Apr 22, 202641 minS2
Ken Gee brings 26 years of real estate banking and private equity experience to one of the most insightful conversations we've had on The Disruptive Capitalists. Ken shares his journey from commercial lender to private...
- Apr 14, 202622 minS2
48 million Americans had a substance use disorder last year. Most never received care. The waitlists are months long and people are dying before they get a bed. Jay Tobey, founder of North Star Recovery & Wellness, is...
- Mar 23, 202624 minS2
David Flores Wilson, former Olympic sprinter, Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor, and Managing Partner at Sincerus Advisory — joins Sam Sells to explore the powerful intersection of capitalism and philanthropy...
- Mar 16, 202632 minS2
Joshua Tomeoni joins Sam Sells for an unflinching conversation about what it really means to be a man after everything falls apart. After his divorce shattered his sense of self, Joshua embarked on a journey to rebuild...
- Mar 9, 202628 minS2
The United States — the world's largest economy — ranks dead last among the top 30 industrialized nations in retirement preparedness. And according to Barry Dyke, that's no accident. Barry Dyke, president of Castle...
- Mar 3, 202638 minS2
What does it take to retire at 44 through real estate — starting with nothing but a W2 job and a willingness to invest? Tony Lopes, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital and bestselling author of Freedom at Risk , spent nearly two...
- Feb 23, 202627 minS2
Kevelyn Guzman, Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, joins Sam Sells to reveal why the most successful brokerages treat agents as their primary clients, not an afterthought. Kevelyn shares how a...
- Feb 19, 202633 minS2
International bestselling author Robert Rolih joins Sam Sells to expose the hidden fees destroying most investors' portfolios — and share the long-term strategies that actually work. From his journey as a web designer...
- Feb 11, 202624 minS2
Jaden Sterling sits down with Sam Sells to share 35 years of hard-earned wisdom from the investment world, and why he's on a mission to disrupt it. Jaden breaks down the misleading nature of overly diversified...
- Feb 9, 202624 minS2
He walked out of rehab with nothing and built a business worth nearly 9 figures. Then one delegation mistake brought it all crashing down. In this raw conversation, Justin Lund gets brutally honest with Sam Sells about...
Episode #20
Episode 20: How Germany's $50B Coal Exit Is Creating Wealth for Small Investors | Thorsten Unger
Feb 4, 202642 minS2Gaming industry veteran Thorsten Unger joins the show to discuss his innovative work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and ethical business. From eSports agencies finding profitability to Germany's...
Jan 26, 202632 minS2In this episode, Dionne Payn joins host Sam Sells to discuss innovative approaches to affordable housing and community empowerment. Dionne shares her journey into ethical property development and her commitment to...
Recent guests
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DJ Van Keuren
Co-Managing Member, Evergreen Property Partners
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Jens Nielsen
executive coach, business strategist, leadership advisor, entrepreneur, Jens Nielsen, Multi-Family Real Estate Investing Coaching
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Tom Dunkel
Corporate Finance, M&A Exec turned Investor, Belrose Storage Group, LLC
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David Morgan
beer commentator, entertainment journalist, beer festival curator, Senior Home Companions and Story Cottage
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