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The Hard Truth Podcast

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The Hard Truth Podcast with Kyle Ford

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Hard Truth Podcast

What has The Hard Truth Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "What Construction Pros Know That Real Estate Investors Don't ft. Adam Finch Ep. 27" (20 September 2026, 42 minutes), "From Sponsored Snowboarder to $18M Real Estate Portfolio ft. Jack Bernstein Ep. 26" (3 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "From Welfare to Real Estate Empire ft. Danielle Chiasson Ep. 23" (4 July 2026, 71 minutes).

How often does The Hard Truth Podcast publish?

The Hard Truth Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 27 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Hard Truth Podcast?

Booking probability for The Hard Truth Podcast is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Hard Truth Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Hard Truth Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Hard Truth Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Hard Truth Podcast are Property Management & Appraisal. The Hard Truth Podcast has a business audience.

About the host

The Hard Truth Podcast is a business podcast with 27 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    What Construction Pros Know That Real Estate Investors Don't ft. Adam Finch Ep. 27

    Sep 20, 202642 min

    What do the construction pros know that real estate investors don't? In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Adam Finch to break down real estate investing from the construction side of the business...

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    From Sponsored Snowboarder to $18M Real Estate Portfolio ft. Jack Bernstein Ep. 26

    Sep 3, 202637 min

    “Real estate is designed for a long-term investment horizon.” Jack Bernstein’s path into real estate was anything but conventional. After spending roughly a decade as a sponsored snowboarder, Jack built and exited a...

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    From Welfare to Real Estate Empire ft. Danielle Chiasson Ep. 23

    Jul 4, 20261h 11m

    "Your first property will probably be your worst property." Danielle Chiasson went from growing up on welfare to building a successful real estate portfolio, coaching investors across Canada, and helping people avoid...

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    He Bought 19 Properties Before Leaving His 9-5 ft. Gary Hibbert Ep. 22

    Jun 6, 202642 min

    "I couldn't outpace inflation by having a job." In this episode of The Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Gary Hibbert to discuss how he built a 19-property real estate portfolio while working a full-time job. From...

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    Death Threats & Tenant Attacks: What Landlords Don’t Talk About ft. Kasey Wong Ep. 21

    Mar 8, 202654 min

    “A good buy opportunity isn’t when everyone says you should do it. A good buy opportunity is when it doesn’t feel good.” In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Kasey Wong to talk about the realities...

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    CMHC Just Changed the Rules (2026 Financing Update) ft. Chris Sayers Ep. 20

    Feb 10, 202639 min

    “If you’re underwriting deals the same way you did two years ago, those pro formas are not going to work today.” In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Chris Sayers of 4Capital to break down recent...

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    The Market Isn’t Crashing: Wealth Is Built in Corrections ft. Mica Sadler Ep. 19

    Jan 24, 202633 min

    "The market isn’t crashing — it’s correcting. And the best opportunities don’t feel good while you’re buying them." In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Mica Sadler, a real estate investor, former...

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    The 3-Year Zoning Battle That Changed How a City Approves Housing ft. Dan Illes Ep. 18

    Dec 26, 202542 min

    “I had the mayor standing in my unfinished basement because the city was blocking housing they said they wanted.” In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Dan Illes, a real estate investor and...

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    The Hard Truth About CMHC, MLI Select & ‘Full-Time’ Investors ft. Ehren Laycock Ep. 17

    Nov 23, 202559 min

    “If CMHC wasn’t around, the multifamily construction side would have completely collapsed over the last couple of years.” In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with mortgage broker and multifamily...

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    Ontario’s Broken Rental System ft. Kayla Andrade Ep. 16

    Oct 31, 202553 min

    “The laws have not protected anyone, not even the good tenants.” In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with landlord and housing advocate Kayla Andrade of Ontario Landlords Watch to explore the realities...

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    The Hard Truth About Living Off Rentals ft. Kory MacKinnon Ep. 15

    Oct 15, 202535 min

    If your goal is to make $10,000/month of cashflow off your rental properties, Kory MacKinnon has a Hard Truth you need to hear! In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, Kyle Ford sits down with real estate investor...

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    Secret Double-Lot Severance Strategy Making Flips Profitable ft. Abe Thiessen Ep. 14

    Sep 30, 202533 min

    In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with realtor and investor Abe Thiessen to reveal the unconventional strategies making flips profitable in Ontario. From from growing up in Mexico to buying his first...

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    Solving Canada's Missing Middle Crisis: SDG's 10-Plex Infill Strategy Ep. 13

    Aug 30, 202543 min

    "Politicians say things like, 'We want to build communities.' These are the guys actually building communities..." In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Kartik Singla and Jimmy La from the...

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    Bouncer to Brokerage CEO: Earning Mentorship & Success Traps ft. Justin Konikow Ep. 12

    Jul 5, 202547 min

    Bouncer to Brokerage CEO: The Hard Truths Behind Real Estate Success In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Justin Konikow realtor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Prime Real Estate Brokerage. We...

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    Why You're Not Getting Rich in Real Estate: War Zones to REITs ft. Jeff Wybo Ep. 11

    Jun 14, 202548 min

    "Everyone forgets this: you’re in it to make money..." In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Wybo, real estate investor, social media personality, and partner at Foundation Capital, to unpack...

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    $350k in Lost Rent & The Moral Dilemma of Evicting Tenants ft. James Fernandez Ep. 10

    May 24, 202543 min

    "Right now we are at $350,000 owed in rent..." In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with James Fernandez, real estate investor and entrepreneur, to uncover the Hard Truths behind building and scaling a...

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    Why Real Estate Investing Is NOT For Everyone ft. Zack Brittain Ep. 09

    Apr 25, 202533 min

    "I don’t care what your guru told you, not everybody can do this." In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Zack Brittain, real estate investor and owner of Phipps Brittain Real Estate and King Street...

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    The Money Is In The Money: The Hard Truth of Real Estate Wealth Ft. Josh Findlay Ep. 08

    Feb 15, 202531 min

    "The days of 10 duplexes are over. If you're risk adverse you're not making money in this market." In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Josh Findlay, a professional mortgage broker, real estate...

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    The Hard Truth of Full-Time Real Estate Investing in 2025 Ft. Mit Perin Ep. 07

    Jan 25, 202530 min

    If you want to become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor in 2025 you need to listen to this! In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Mit Perin, real estate investor, CPA, and partner at Foundation...

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    Why It's Too Late To Become A Real Estate Investor in Canada ft. Andrew Hines Ep. 06

    Jan 5, 202536 min

    Is it too late to become a real estate investor in Canada? In the sixth episode of the podcast, I sit down with Andrew Hines, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and fellow podcaster, to talk about the 'Hard Truths' of...

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