Episodes
From Poverty to Pop Stardom: Christian Ray Flores on Making Millions …
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Christian Ray Flores, an entrepreneur, international recording artist, philanthropist, and high-performance coach. Christian’s journey is truly remarkable—growing up ...
Episode Rerun: From Women's Shelters and $700k in Debt to an 8 Figure…
In this inspiring rerun episode of From Adversity to Abundance, we revisit the incredible story of Anna Kelley, a multifamily syndicator and real estate mogul who transformed her life from $700,000 in debt to an 8-figure net worth. Anna’s journey h...
Escaping the 9-to-5 Grind: Lane Kawaoka on Leaving a W-2 & Climbing t…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Lane Kawaoka, a former engineer who broke free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind to achieve financial independence through real estate. After spending 12 years in eng...
Stop Blaming, Start Building Gino Barbaro on Family, Wealth, and Taki…
In this high-energy episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman welcomes Gino Barbaro—entrepreneur, investor, and educator—for a conversation about taking ownership of your life and future. Gino shares how shifting your mindset away ...
From Underwriting and Banking to Wealth and Freedom: Sam Morris’ Real…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Sam Morris, founder and CEO of Sunset Capital, a firm specializing in multifamily and self-storage real estate investing. With 18 years in corporate banking, Sam deve...
Mastering the Inner Game: Ben Reinberg’s $500M Real Estate Empire Bui…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Ben Reinberg, founder of Alliance CGC, a commercial real estate investment firm. Ben has built a $500 million real estate portfolio over 30 years, specializing in var...
Single Mom to Debt-Free Investor: Anne-Michelle Wand’s Journey to Hol…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Anne-Michelle Wand, a former single mom turned real estate investor who now lives debt-free on a Caribbean island in Panama. While her life today sounds like a dream,...
Amassing Wealth & Regaining Health Patrick Carroll on Real Estate Cyc…
In this powerful episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Patrick Carroll for one of the most compelling interviews to date. Patrick’s story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking in real...
Define Your Why and Break Free: Rick Abbiati’s Path from W-2 to Real …
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with real estate investor Rick Abbiati, who reveals how mindset, persistence, and integrity shaped his transition from a defense contractor to a successful real estate inv...
Beyond the Hype: Jamie Bateman on the Pros, Cons, and Strategies of M…
In this special episode, Jamie Bateman joins Chris Prefontaine on the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast for a candid discussion on the upsides and challenges of mortgage note investing. They explore the realities of the asset class, touching on tax i...
From Unlikely NFL Star to Business Visionary: Marques Colston’s Minds…
In this special episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Marques Colston, a former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion with the New Orleans Saints. With the Super Bowl coming to New Orleans on February 9th, th...
Overcoming Financial Ruin and Identity Loss: Nick Edwards' Journey fr…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Nick Edwards, a former collegiate and professional athlete turned entrepreneur. Nick’s journey is a testament to resilience, mental fitness, and the power of reinvent...
Jamie Bateman on Raising Private Money: Unlocking Success in Mortgage…
In a special crossover episode, From Adversity to Abundance host Jamie Bateman steps into the guest seat on Raising Private Money, hosted by Jay Conner. This engaging conversation delves into the intricacies of mortgage note investing, with Jamie o...
From Boarding School to Bold Moves: Michael Pouliot’s Story of Resili…
From Boarding School to Bold Moves: Michael Pouliot’s Story of Resilience and Real Estate TriumphIn this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Michael Pouliot, the founding partner of Eon Capital and Carbon. Mich...
From Losing it All to Abundance with Purpose: Damion Lupo’s Blueprint…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman dives deep into the story of Damion Lupo, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built over 70 companies, faced devastating financial loss, and rebuilt his life through resilience, purpose...
From Coma to Keynote: Nick Prefontaine’s Four-Step System for Overcom…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman dives deep into Nick Prefontaine’s awe-inspiring story of triumph, resilience, and mental fitness. At just 14 years old, a snowboarding accident left Nick in a coma with doctors dou...
Episode Rerun: Unleashing Mental Resilience: The Entrepreneurial Game…
In this inspiring rerun episode of From Adversity to Abundance, we revisit the incredible story of Dre Baldwin, a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Dre’s journey highlights the power of self-belief,...
Episode Rerun: Bipolar Disorder Can be a Superpower? Entrepreneurship…
In this special rerun episode of From Adversity to Abundance, we revisit the moving and impactful story of Andrew DeGood, an entrepreneur who courageously opened up about his hidden battle with Bipolar II Disorder. Andrew's journey sheds light on t...
Episode Rerun: The Power of Teamwork: Overcoming Health, Motherhood, …
Does the struggle of juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship sound familiar to you? Have you been told to simply work harder or figure it out on your own to find success in both areas? The stress and burnout from trying to do it all without any su...
From Near Bankruptcy to Empowering Others: How Chris Prefontaine Rebu…
"From Near Bankruptcy to Empowering Others: How Chris Prefontaine Rebuilt after the 2008 Real Estate Crash"In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman dives into Chris Prefontaine's remarkable journey from the brink of bankru...
From Broke Track Coach to Financially Free Investor with Jay Redding
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman speaks with Jay Redding, a seasoned note investor, about the ins and outs of passive note investing. Jay shares his journey from coaching to the pharmaceutical industry and how he p...
Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Navigating Compliance in Mortgage…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, hosts Jamie Bateman and Shante Duffy tackle the complexities of note investing, discussing compliance and the latest industry changes impacting investors. With actionable advice on building valuable n...
Episode Rerun: Battlefield Trauma Survivor to Anti-Bullying Advocate:…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, we commemorate Veterans Day with a special rerun featuring Rick Yarosh, a retired US Army sergeant whose remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph will inspire and motivate. Rick shares his powerful ...