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Burning The Ships
by The Boat Crew
Burning the Ships is more than just a podcast—it’s a battle cry for those who refuse to settle. Brought to you by 608B Capital hosted by Jason Seward, we dive deep into the journeys of relentless entrepreneurs, high-performers, and risk-takers who have gone all in—leaving behind safety nets, doubts, and excuses to forge their own path. Each episode unpacks the mindset, strategies, and raw determination it takes to break free from the ordinary and build something extraordinary. Whether it’s leaving a comfortable career, pushing physical and mental limits, or overcoming impossible odds, our guests prove that greatness comes to those who commit fully. If you’re ready to burn the ships and bet on yourself, you’re in the right place. Let’s get after it.
Episodes
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Final Episode | Jason Seward: Why I'm Putting Burning the Ships on the Shelf
After nearly three years, over 200 episodes, and a fire that burned hotter than he expected, Jason Seward is putting Burning the Ships on the shelf. This final episode is not a goodbye with fanfare or a highlight reel built for the algorithm. It's a honest, unfiltered look back at where the show...
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Jason Seward: The Mental Framework That Keeps Bad Days From Getting Worse
Jason Seward is the host of Burning the Ships and a private lender at 608B Capital, where he works daily with real estate investors to close deals fast. He's built his business on relationships and clear communication, which makes this solo episode feel less like a lesson and more like a...
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Mike Cobb: What Raising Kids Overseas Does to How They See the World
Mike Cobb didn't find his path — he built it from scratch in a country most people couldn't locate on a map. In the mid-90s, a trip to Belize with a lawyer buddy turned into a mortgage company, which turned into a bank, which turned into a 2,500-acre development on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua,...
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Jason Seward: Why Your Spouse Is the Most Important Business Decision You Will Ever Make
Jason Seward has spent the last four-plus years building a real estate business from scratch after a full corporate career, and he's been married to his wife Katie since 2009. In this solo episode, he makes a case he says most entrepreneurs get wrong: that your spouse isn't just a support system...
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Adrian Smude: Building Wealth Through Mobile Homes and a Mindset Built to Last
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Adrian Smude — mobile home investor, mastermind leader, mindset coach, and one of the most genuinely interesting people to come through this show. Adrian grew up literally inside a family business in Plant City, Florida, and has been wired as…
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Jason Seward: The Bad Habits Nobody Talks About Because They Feel Too Familiar
In this episode of Burning the Ships, Jason Seward flies solo to tackle a simple but counterintuitive idea that stopped him in his tracks while reading — quitting bad habits is far more impactful than starting new good ones. The premise is straightforward: you have to stop the leak before you…
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Jason Seward: The Difference Between the Ones Who Break Through & the Ones Who Don't
In this episode of Burning the Ships, Jason Seward flies solo to break down one of the most powerful concepts he has come across in his reading — the Pike Effect. It is a real research study, it is a little dark, and once you hear it you will not be able to stop applying it to your own life. A...
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Kati Seward: What a Supportive Spouse Actually Looks and Sounds Like in Real Life
In this episode of Burning the Ships, Jason sits down with the most important person in his life — his wife Kati — for an honest conversation recorded in honor of their wedding anniversary. Kati has been the quiet backbone behind everything Jason has built, and this is the first time listeners…
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Jason Seward: Ten Rules for Life That Apply to Every Age and Every Room
In this episode of Burning the Ships, host Jason Seward flies solo to share something that started as a career day presentation at his kids' school and turned into one of the most universally applicable episodes he has put together. Jason was asked to present on finance and his career to a group…
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Jason Seward: The 3 Reasons You’re Not Taking Action in Life & Business
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I break down one of the most misunderstood reasons people don’t take action — and it’s not fear. It’s comfort. Too many people blame fear for staying stuck, but the reality is much simpler. When there’s no urgency, no clarity, and no real consequences…
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Tom Dunkel: Building Your Life Plan Before You Build Your Business Plan
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Tom Dunkel — managing principal of Eagle Capital Investments, co-founder of U.S. Mortgage Resolution, self-storage investor, and a guy who spent ten years in corporate mergers and acquisitions before getting fired in 2006 and never looking…
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Julian Rivera: Likability Is a The Most Underrated Superpower in Business
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Julian Rivera — Virginia Beach-based DJ, realtor, and co-owner of Iron Valley Real Estate. Julian has never waited for permission to get in the room. He has just kept showing up, adding value, and letting the opportunities find him. Julian…
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Jason Seward: Ten Traits That Separate the People Who Build From the People Who Stay Stuck
In this episode of Burning the Ships, host Jason Seward flies solo to share something he has been thinking about for a while — the ten fundamental traits that he believes are the building blocks of success in life, relationships, and business. Jason opens up about where the podcast is headed, why...
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Martine Richardson: How a $35,000 House Quietly Became a $240,000 Asset
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Martine Richardson — a Richmond-based real estate investor, rental property coach, and community builder who went full time in real estate ten years ago not by choice, but by force. Martine shares the honest version of how her journey started…
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Carrie Copenhaver : Building Real Wealth Without Losing Your Mind or Yourself
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Carrie Copenhaver — a Virginia Beach-based real estate agent, investor, and longtime member and former president of TRIG (Tidewater Real Estate Investors Group) who has spent nearly two decades building a portfolio on her own terms. Carrie...
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Brian Hall: Why Scaling Down Your Business Might Be the Right Move
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Brian Hall — a Richmond real estate broker, investor, and property management company owner who has seen just about every cycle this business can throw at you. Brian shares the honest version of what a real estate career can look like: early...
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Lisa Ferris: Funding Real Estate Without Your Own Cash
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Lisa Ferris — investor, private money expert, Deal Maker Central Texas leader, and author of How to Find and Fund Any Real Estate Deal Without Cash or Credit. Lisa’s story is one of the most relatable we’ve had on the show. She was a...
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Sharon Lechter: The Mindset That Built a Global Financial Literacy Empire
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with someone whose work has impacted not just my life, but the lives of millions around the world — Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and a global pioneer in financial literacy. This conversation is personal for me. Back in 2016, while…
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Chris Lloyd: Why Agents Who Work With Investors Win Faster
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Chris Lloyd — a young but incredibly sharp real estate investor and broker who built serious momentum in a very short period of time. From selling sunglasses out of his lunchbox in high school to running a high-volume real estate team and...
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Ray Burkhalter: Building a Lending Business That Survives Crashes, COVID, and Life
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Ray Burkhalter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama—founder of RBI Funding Partners and a seasoned private lender who’s been through multiple market cycles, business models, and personal growth seasons. Ray’s journey spans nearly two decades, from...
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David Richter: Why More Deals Don’t Mean More Freedom (And What Actually Does)
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with David Richter—real estate investor, founder of Simple CFO Solutions, and author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing. This conversation goes deep into a problem I see constantly in our industry: people who look wildly successful on the...
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Daniil Kleyman: Why Experience Matters More Than Capital in Real Estate
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Daniil Kleyman—one of the most respected real estate developers and educators in the Richmond market and someone whose name has come up repeatedly on this podcast over the years. This was our very first conversation, and it did not disappoint....
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Jason Seward: Why Introverts Win at Networking (If They Ask One Question)
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I’m breaking down one of the most powerful forces behind everything I’ve built in business and life: networking. This conversation was recorded the morning after hosting our very first Deal Maker Hampton Roads event, and it gave me a fresh perspective on...
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Bryce Matheson: Building Systems That Scale in Private Lending
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Bryce Matheson—founder of Lender, a fast-growing software platform built specifically for private and hard money lenders. Bryce’s story is a perfect example of how real businesses are built: through trial and error, painful lessons, and the...
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Jason Seward: Raising Kids Through Action, Not Words
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I talk about something that drives nearly every decision I make: the example I’m setting for my kids. This isn’t about parenting hacks, discipline strategies, or telling your kids how to live—it’s about modeling the life you hope they grow into by how…
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Jason Seward: Beating 99% of Podcasts by Simply Not Quitting
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I’m wrapping up the year with a raw, unfiltered conversation about the single most powerful skill that has shaped my life, my business, and this podcast: consistency. This episode also marks a milestone I didn’t even realize we had hit—200 episodes over...
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Joe Jones: Roomba Inventor on Passion, Patience, and Building What Actually Works
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Joe Jones—the inventor of the Roomba and one of the most fascinating engineers and thinkers I’ve ever had on the show. Joe’s story isn’t just about robotics; it’s about curiosity, patience, resilience, and spending decades chasing meaningful...
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Bill Phillips: Creating Partnerships That Thrive Under Pressure
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with my business partner and longtime friend, Bill Phillips, for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what the last year has really been like inside 608B Capital Funding. Bill has been buried deep in the operational trenches—underwriting loans,...
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Solo Episode Raising $20 Million: The Pipeline Strategy That Built 608B Capital
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I’m breaking down one of the most important topics in our business: raising capital. Instead of interviewing a guest this week, I’m pulling back the curtain on how we built 608B Capital Funding from an idea to a $20 million debt fund in under two and a...
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Mary Hart: Why Legacy Isn't About Only Leaving Money & Things
Description In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with my friend and mentor, Mary Hart—retired attorney, real estate investor, and founder of Fair Oaks Funding to talk about private lending, abundance, and legacy. We unpack how Mary went from practicing law to running a…
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Chuck Glover: Leveraging Other People's Money to Build Wealth in Real Estate
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with my friend and one of the most encouraging humans I know, Chuck Glover—a former school teacher and administrator who didn’t find his true calling in real estate and private lending until his late 60s. Chuck spent decades doing things “the right...
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Nathan Janocka: Scaling a Business Doing 80 Flips Per Year Without Burning Out
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Nathan Janocka, a Central Virginia investor who went from nearly losing everything in construction to flipping over 80 properties a year and building a thriving real estate company rooted in discipline, systems, and humility. Nathan shares how...
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Lisa Englehart: Why She'll Never Retire From What She Does in Real Estate Investing
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Lisa Englehart, a powerhouse real estate investor, developer, and mentor from Richmond, Virginia whose story is a masterclass in perseverance, grit, and reinvention. Lisa shares how she went from working in banking to selling REO properties...
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Weekly Ramble: Does The BRRRR Strategy Still Work?
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I dive deep into the BRRRR strategy for real estate investing—the exact method my business partner, Bill Phillips, and I used to build a profitable rental portfolio, create long-term wealth, and eventually leave our W-2 jobs behind. I walk you through…
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Leah Coleman: How to Build Capacity for Perseverance to Move Forward
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Leah Coleman, a powerhouse realtor, investor, and connector from Richmond, Virginia, who’s redefining what it means to build wealth and resilience, one relationship and one property at a time. Leah’s story spans decades of transformation: from...
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Kyle Doriety: The Faith it Takes to Bet On Yourself & Go All In on Business
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Kyle Doriety, a South Carolina investor who just did what most people only dream about: quit his job after 11 years to go all-in on entrepreneurship. Kyle’s journey started on a family farm, where he learned the value of hard work from his...
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Antonio Edwards: Developing Automation in Your Real Estate Investing Business
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Antonio Edwards – a 757 native, real estate investor, and visionary tech founder who’s merging automation and real estate in ways that will blow your mind. Antonio shares his wild journey from producing beats in Virginia Beach to flipping over...
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Weekly Ramble: How to Manage Rehabs Without Losing Your Mind (and Your Profit)
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I continue our tactical series on taking down a single-family investment deal, this time focusing on the most dangerous part of the process: managing rehabs and contractors. It’s one thing to find and fund a deal. It’s another to execute the rehab...
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Sandra Arnold: Raising Resilient Kids While Building Wealth
In this powerful episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Sandra Arnold — a real estate investor, wife, mom of three, and Sweden native whose journey embodies grit, resilience, and reinvention. Sandra shares how growing up with a father battling addiction shaped her drive to create a better...
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Caleb Pearson: Active vs. Passive Income & Why You Can’t Skip Steps in Real Estate Investing
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with my friend Caleb Pearson, a Charleston-based real estate investor who’s built an impressive empire through brokerage, fix-and-flip, multifamily, and hard money lending. Caleb shares his journey from selling 100 homes in his first 18 months, to...
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Weekly Ramble: How to Fund Real Estate Investing Deals
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I break down one of the biggest questions new and seasoned real estate investors face: how do I fund my deals? I walk through every major funding option I’ve personally used—cash, self-directed retirement accounts, HELOCs, unsecured lines of credit,...
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Brandon Lindsey: Why Your Construction Business is Failing (How to Fix it)
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Brandon Lindsey, founder of The Rehabber’s Playbook, to talk about his journey from baseball dreams to real estate investing and community building. We cover his first deal inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad, learning construction from scratch…
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Weekly Ramble: How to Tactically Set Goals to Move Your Business Forward
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I open up about the power of goal setting—what it looks like when you miss big, and what it feels like when you blow past goals you once thought were impossible. I share the story of how our company went from raising just a few hundred thousand dollars…
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Davian McKnight: Building Legacy with Land Investing
In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly insightful Davion McKnight—veteran, farmer, real estate investor, and community advocate. From a viral hunting reel to a deep dive into his philosophies around land stewardship and regenerative agriculture, Davion shares the powerful story of how he...
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Weekly Ramble: 5 Proven Ways to Find Real Estate Deals (Even with a Full-Time Job)
In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, host Jason Seward unpacks one of the most common questions new real estate investors ask: How do I actually find a deal? From his early investing days while working a full-time corporate job to building a rental portfolio using just a few simple...
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Brad Ritter: Forging Character & Grit in Adversity
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Brad Ritter, author of School of Grit and one of the few civilians to complete SEALFIT’s Kokoro Camp—a 50-hour crucible designed by Navy SEALs to break down and rebuild your mind, body, and spirit. Brad and I dive into his journey from humble...
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Weekly Ramble: Step-by-Step Guide to Underwriting Profitable Fix and Flips in Any Market
In this new solo series of Burning the Ships, I’m shifting from weekly rambles to tactical deep dives and today we’re kicking off with how to underwrite a single-family fix and flip deal. I walk through the full process step by step: from defining your goals, to calculating ARV (After Repair...
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Sam Hopkins: How to Create a Legacy & Impact Beyond Money
In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Sam Hopkins, a 26-year-old real estate investor who’s built a powerhouse business in record time. From buying his first deal at 20 with just $11,000 in savings, to scaling into 180+ transactions a year, Sam’s journey is proof that focus,...
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Weekly Ramble: The Importance of Pivoting in Business & Life
In this solo episode, I open up about the pivot we’re making with Burning the Ships and why it’s time to shift gears. For almost two years, my Weekly Rambles have been a mix of mindset lessons, random thoughts, books I’ve read, and ideas I wanted to share. But with the growth of 608B Capital and...
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Wendy Coles: Convicted, Homeless, and a Mom of 4 Making The Realest Comeback You’ll Ever Hear
In this powerful episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Wendy Coles, whose story is a raw, inspiring example of resilience, resourcefulness, and redemption. From a troubled relationship with her mother and running into legal trouble at 18, to raising four kids, rebuilding her life, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Burning the Ships is more than just a podcast—it’s a battle cry for those who refuse to settle. Brought to you by 608B Capital hosted by Jason Seward, we dive deep into the journeys of relentless entrepreneurs, high-performers, and risk-takers who have gone all in—leaving behind safety nets, doubts, and excuses to forge their own path.
Each episode unpacks the mindset, strategies, and raw determination it takes to break free from the ordinary and build something extraordinary. Whether it’s leaving a comfortable career, pushing physical and mental limits, or overcoming impossible odds, our guests prove that greatness comes to those who commit fully.
If you’re ready to burn the ships and bet on yourself, you’re in the right place. Let’s get after it.
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The Boat Crew
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