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The Rich Somers Report

by Rich Somers

Join host Rich Somers, as he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world to discuss all things real estate, business, and wealth related. His first guests include Tarek El Moussa - real estate investor & TV personality, and Cliff Avril - former Seattle Seahawks player & Super Bowl XLVIII Champion. Rich is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in excess of $80M. He was an air traffic controller for the government for 11 years, and cashed out his 401k to get his start in real estate investing. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

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Episodes

  1. 10 Tax Loopholes That Could Save You $100,000+ | Ana Klein E562

    Rich Somers sits down with Ana Klein, also known as The Tax Boss, to break down the tax strategies wealthy investors and business owners use to reduce their tax bills. From the Augusta Rule and short-term rental loophole to cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and Section 179 vehicle deductions,...

  2. The Secret to Chick-fil-A's Success (Unreasonable Hospitality) | Preston Lee E61

    Why is Chick-fil-A one of the most successful restaurant businesses in America, even though it isn't open on Sundays? In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with hospitality expert Preston Lee to uncover the business strategies behind Chick-fil-A, Ritz-Carlton, and other world-class hospitality...

  3. How She Makes $40K/Month With A SINGLE Assisted Living Home E560

    Could residential assisted living be one of the biggest real estate investing opportunities of 2026? In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with Isabelle Guarino, residential assisted living investor and educator, to break down the massive opportunity being created by America's aging population…

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  4. Why Golf Is Becoming the Ultimate Business Networking Hack | Devan Bonebrake E559

    In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with Devan Bonebrake, host of *The Golf Fix* on Golf Channel and founder of Studio Golf Club, to break down what it really takes to become a better golfer. Devan shares how to improve your game in just 30 days, fix your slice, hit longer drives, improve your...

  5. How to Automate Your Entire Business Using AI Going Into 2027 | Rachel Wood E558

    Rachel Woods spent her career working in AI, including as a research data scientist at Facebook, long before ChatGPT brought artificial intelligence into the mainstream. In this episode, she breaks down how business owners should actually be thinking about AI—not as another collection of tools…

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  6. How He Went From $1M In Debt To Making Over $5M/Yr | Jacob Lawson E557

    Jacob Lawson invested $500,000 into a restaurant just before COVID, found himself facing nearly $1 million in debt, and was forced to rethink everything about the way he approached business. Today, his business generates roughly $5 million a year. In this episode, Jacob breaks down the decisions...

  7. How He Makes Over $200k/mo Selling Life Insurance | Dylan Crane E556

    Dylan Crane went from making $6,500 a month as a professional basketball player to building a life insurance business doing as much as $200,000 a month. In this episode, Dylan breaks down how the life insurance business actually works, how agents get paid, the difference between term and whole…

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  8. The Ultimate Guide To Managing Employee Benefits Costs | Caleb Herndon E555

    Employee healthcare benefits can become one of the largest expenses inside a growing business—but most owners don't fully understand what's driving those costs or what options they have to control them. Caleb Herndon breaks down why healthcare and insurance costs continue to rise, the role of...

  9. How Much It Actually Costs To Own A Private Jet | Travis Lamance E554

    How much money do you actually need to own a private jet? Travis Lamance manages 24 private jets and helps clients buy, sell and operate aircraft. In this episode, he breaks down what first-time jet buyers spend, how to choose the right aircraft, what different jets cost to operate, and why…

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  10. How Biz Owners Write Off Luxury Cars, Houses & Private Planes | Adam Williams E553

    Most business owners think tax strategy means finding a few extra deductions at the end of the year. Adam Williams explains why the real opportunity is understanding how to structure your business, investments, assets and lifestyle around the tax code so you can legally keep more of the money...

  11. He's Met 10 Billionaires... Here's What They All Do To Be Successful | Albert Preciado E552

    In this episode Rich sits down with Albert Preciado to talk about the biggest lessons Albert has learned from spending time around billionaires, entrepreneurs, and highly successful people. They break down why wealthy people treat time differently, make decisions quickly, protect their…

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  12. Doctor Explains: What Peptides, TRT & GLP-1s Actually Do to Your Body | Dr. Todd Stearns E551

    In this episode Rich sits down with Dr. Todd Stearns to break down the rapidly changing world of longevity, hormone optimization, peptides, and metabolic health. They discuss why traditional bloodwork may not tell the whole story, the additional biomarkers Dr. Todd looks at, and Rich’s personal...

  13. 7 Unique Ways to Get More Customers for Any Local Business | Daniel Hernandez E550

    In this episode Rich sits down with Daniel Hernandez who explains why “boring” home-service businesses can become highly profitable, durable companies that AI cannot replace. Drawing from his experience building Falcon Ridge Roofing, Daniel breaks down why roofing and other trades remain…

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  14. How To Legally Cut Your Taxes By 50% In 2026 | Rondi Lambeth E549

    In this episode Rich sits down with Rondi Lambeth who explains how business owners can legally reduce their taxes through corporate structuring, income shifting, asset protection, and lesser-known provisions in the tax code. Rondi breaks down why he believes most entrepreneurs pay more taxes than...

  15. Why 50% of Real Estate Agents Could Lose Their Jobs to AI | Colton Lindsay E548

    In this episode Rich sits down with Colton Lindsay who shares his unfiltered perspective on the future of real estate, why traditional agents are in danger, and how AI could eliminate nearly half of the industry’s jobs. Colton explains the proposed portable mortgage, why interest rates may remain...

  16. How She 3X’d Her Rental Income Without Buying More Properties| Megan Ahern E547

    Real estate investor Megan Ahern reveals how purchasing a $1.3 million package of homes nearly forced her into bankruptcy. When the market slowed, she found herself holding 25 unsold flips while paying roughly $20,000 per month in interest. Megan explains how she worked transparently with her...

  17. How He Makes $2M/Yr Renting Websites To Local Businesses | Luke Van Der Veer E546

    In this episode Rich sits down with Luke Van Der Veer who explains how he built a business generating leads through local SEO. His model is simple: identify a profitable service in a city with manageable competition, build a website targeting that search, rank it at the top of Google, and then…

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  18. Former NFL Player: How To Re-Build Your Mind To Crave Hard Work | Anthony Trucks E545

    Former NFL linebacker Anthony Trucks breaks down why changing your life requires changing your identity first. Anthony explains why real transformation comes through experience, how doing difficult things builds confidence, why most people retreat into comfort, and the “dark work” required to...

  19. The Ultimate Guide To Legally Paying Less Taxes| David Sinclair E544

    Most high-income earners assume a massive tax bill is simply the price of making more money. In this episode, David Sinclair breaks down how wealthy investors and entrepreneurs approach the tax code differently — from real estate professional status and short-term rentals to cost segregation,...

  20. What Do PEPTIDES Actually Do To Your Body? | Michelle Sands E543

    In this episode, Rich sits down with Dr. Michelle Sands to break down the world of hormones, menopause, sexual health, peptides, and human performance. Michelle explains what actually happens during perimenopause, why women can begin experiencing hormonal symptoms years before menopause, and how...

  21. The Ultimate Guide To Selling Like A Pro | Austin Medlin E542

    Austin Medlin has collected over $9 million in high-ticket sales and has built his career around understanding what actually makes people buy. In this episode, Austin breaks down why higher-priced offers can sometimes be easier to sell, what separates elite closers from average salespeople, and…

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  22. Homeless at 16 to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Chuy Rivas E541

    Rich Somers sits down with Chuy Rivas to unpack one of the wildest comeback stories on the podcast. Chuy was born into a brothel in Mexico, adopted and brought to the United States, expelled from school, and homeless at 16. Years later, becoming a father changed the direction of his life and…

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  23. The 5 Dating Mistakes That Destroy Successful Men | Kavita Ajwani E540

    Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with dating coach Kavita to break down the biggest mistakes successful men make when it comes to dating, attraction, and relationships. They discuss…

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  24. How Everyday People Obtain 0% Interest Funding┃Evan Rugan

    For a last chance opportunity to invest in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay boutique hotels visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Evan Rugan to unpack how he accessed $1.5M in 0% business funding without relying on tax returns, and what most entrepreneurs get wrong about...

  25. How He Went From Homeless To Making $12M/yr Painting Houses | Joel Mercado E538

    We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Joel Mercado went from being homeless at 16 to building a painting business doing $12 million a year. In this episode, he breaks down why he believes the trades are one of the...

  26. #1 Nitric Oxide Expert: The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog & Low Energy | Dr. Nathan Bryan E537

    Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan, a nitric oxide scientist, to break down why this molecule plays such an important role in blood flow, energy,...

  27. How He Makes $50k/mo From Real Estate Using Cold Emails | Tim Yu E536

    For a last chance opportunity to invest in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay boutique hotels visit somerscapital.com/invest In this episode, Rich Somers sits down with Tim Yu to break down the world of real estate wholesaling and why he believes it’s one of the fastest ways to generate active…

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  28. Adley Kinsman: How She Got 76 Billions Views (copy her) | E535

    We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Adley Kinsman to break down how she went from bankruptcy to building a $10 million-per-year business through content and social media. Adley shares…

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  29. RV Parks: The Best Real Estate Investment To Make Millions | Dave Allred E534

    Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest In this episode Rich Somers sits down with Dave Allred, founder of Axia Partners, to break down why he believes RV parks are one of the most attractive real estate...

  30. How To Drastically Increase Your Testosterone Naturally | Dr. Stephen Cabral E533

    We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Dr. Stephen Cabral to talk about how to optimize your health, uncover the root causes behind low energy and hormone imbalances, and take a more...

  31. He Built A $6M Business Teaching Construction Safety | Rocky Zapata E531

    We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich sits down with Rocky Zapata, an entrepreneur who went from having negative $67 in his bank account to building businesses that generate more than $6 million per year.…

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  32. How Buying A Hockey Arena Made Him Millions | Jed Snyder E530

    For a last chance opportunity to invest in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay boutique hotels visit somerscapital.com/invest In today’s episode Rich sits down with Jed Snyder, a former nuclear power plant engineer and options trader who made the unexpected decision to purchase the hockey team he…

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  33. How A Broke Janitor Built A $7M Empire Hauling Junk | Barry Hartman E530

    Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Barry Hartman to talk about how he went from working as a broke janitor and pursuing a professional snowboarding career to building a…

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  34. Most People Have Parasites... Here's What To Do About Them | Kim Rogers E529

    We’re closing on 2 of our most exciting boutique hotels yet —Catalina Island + Bodega Bay visit somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Kim Rogers to talk about her personal battle with chronic illness, parasites, mould and Lyme disease, and how nearly losing her life inspired her to...

  35. How He Went From $0 to $200M Using Boutique Hotels | Sujay Mehta E528

    Rich talks with Sujay Mehta, an experienced hotel investor who has built a portfolio approaching $200M across branded properties and independent boutique hotels. Sujay shares the decisions, systems, and operational strategies that helped him expand into multiple markets from the ground up. They...

  36. How A Dietitian Bought 377 Apartments Without Investors | Tony Stephan E527

    Rich and guest Tony Stephan unpack how building a portfolio to 377 units entirely self-funded completely changes the playbook for real estate investors. They examine the major dividing line between residential properties, which remain tethered to traditional home valuations, and true commercial...

  37. How To Buy Expensive Real Estate With $0 | Pace Morby E526

    In this episode Rich sits down With Pace Morby to talk about how he built a real estate portfolio worth roughly $500 million using strategies such as subject-to deals, seller financing, and creative finance. Pace breaks down how he finds opportunities through agents, targets properties that have...

  38. Michael Smoak: How To Get The Life You've Always Wanted | E525

    Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higherupwellness/?hl=en Michael Smoak - The Purpose Progression: Understanding Your "Why" OFFICIAL TOUR SITE:...

  39. The Most Overlooked Blue Collar Business In America | Arian Nazari E524

    Rich sits down with Arian Nazari, better known as the "Smog King," to uncover how he turned one of California's most overlooked industries into a thriving business with 17 smog check locations. Arian breaks down how the smog check industry works, why it's a recession-resistant business, and the...

  40. He Had to Die to Change His Life | Patrick Henson E523

    Rich sits down with Patrick Henson, CEO and founder of Henson Services, for one of the most honest and eye-opening conversations yet. Patrick opens up about building a thriving towing, trucking, and service business while battling personal demons behind the scenes. From scaling a company in one…

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  41. Why Florida Is Quietly Becoming The New Home For The Rich | Jay Roberts E522

    Rich sits down with Jay Roberts, CEO of Prosper Group, a Miami-based developer currently overseeing more than $3 billion in active real estate projects. Jay breaks down how high-end waterfront condo development really works, walking through the process from acquiring land all the way to selling…

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  42. How He Built And Sold A $100M Home Service Empire | Ismael Valdez E521

    Follow Ismael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ismaelnuveceo/ Find his other links here:...

  43. Yacht Workshop: How To Scale Without Becoming A Slave To Your Business| E519

    In this special yacht workshop Rich breaks down how to scale your business without becoming the bottleneck. He explains why so many entrepreneurs stay trapped in their inbox, stuck in constant meetings, and buried in small tasks that keep them away from the highest-value work only they can do.…

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  44. How Much Does It Really Cost To Fly Private | Captain Curt E518

    Connect with Curt on Instagram: @thecaptaincurt Private jets aren’t just for billionaires—they’re for anyone who knows how to play the game. In this episode, Rich sits down with private jet captain and aviation broker Captain Curt Marker to unpack what it really costs to own, charter, and operate…

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  45. Why Solar Created More Millionaires Than Any Industry (Then Destroyed Them) | Mana Kobe E517

    Make sure you go check out and follow Mana over on IG and his own podcast: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mana_k33 PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-door-to-door-to-multimillion-dollar-ceo-cody-veivell/id1877761688?i=1000768614448 From pro athlete to solar industry leader, Mana...

  46. How He Went From Homeless To Making $60M/Yr | Alex Vela E516

    Accredited Investors: Catalina Island deal closes soon. Join waitlist: somerscapital.com/invest From sleeping in a car to running a $60M brand in just two years—Alejandro Vela’s story doesn’t even sound real. In this episode, Rich sits down with Alejandro (El Barbas Hats) to break down how he…

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  47. GLP-1s, Testosterone & The Future Of Aging | Phil Vella E515

    Vita Bella Health Membership: https://vitabella.com/membership/ Follow Phil Vella (CEO of Vita Bella Health) on IG: @phillyvz Accredited Investors: Catalina Island deal closes soon. Join waitlist: somerscapital.com/invest Rich Somers sits down with Phil Vella, CEO of Vita Bella Health, to talk...

  48. How to Get $300K in Business Funding | Rich Torres E514

    Accredited Investors: Catalina Island deal closes soon. Join waitlist: somerscapital.com/invest In this episode Rich Somers sits down with Rich Torres to discuss how business owners and real estate investors can use credit as a tool to access capital, build leverage, and create more financial...

  49. How To Escape Corporate America Through Buying Small Businesses | Brian Leubben E513

    Accredited Investors: Catalina Island deal closes soon. Join waitlist: somerscapital.com/invest Rich sits down with Brian Luebben, founder of The Action Academy, to break down how everyday people can buy their freedom through small business acquisition and real estate investing. From leaving...

  50. Why 63% Of Men Are Single In 2026 | Tony Bova

    Free Gift: A Respect Assessment Tool that provides a personalized game plan to help you earn more respect. (https://respectgains.com/) Follow Tony on IG: @tonyjbova Accredited Investors: Catalina Island deal closes soon. Join waitlist: somerscapital.com/invest In this episode Rich Somers sits…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join host Rich Somers, as he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world to discuss all things real estate, business, and wealth related. His first guests include Tarek El Moussa - real estate investor & TV personality, and Cliff Avril - former Seattle Seahawks player & Super Bowl XLVIII Champion. Rich is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in excess of $80M. He was an air traffic controller for the government for 11 years, and cashed out his 401k to get his start in real estate investing. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

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