Episodes
Buying the Debt, Not the Property: Jamie Bateman on Mortgage Note Inv…
In this special crossover episode, Jamie Bateman — host of the From Adversity to Abundance Podcast and fund manager at Labrador Lending — steps to the other side of the mic as a featured guest on the Real Estate Pros Show wit...
Turning Lending Into Leverage: Will Harvey on Hard Money Funds and Bu…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Will Harvey of Harvey Capital for a practical, in-depth conversation on private lending, hard money, and what it really takes to run a real es...
From Divorce and Financial Rock Bottom to CEO of Self-Directed IRA Po…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Kaaren Hall, Founder and CEO of UDirect IRA Services, to unpack an incredible journey that began in the depths of the 2008–2009 financial cris...
Why Focus and Relationships Beat Opportunity: Matt Stevens on Real Es…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Matt Stevens, known as “the franchise guy,” for a candid conversation about business, real estate, and the realities behind both. Matt shares ...
Why Real Estate Sucks: Dr. Adam Link on Losing $800K, Breaking the We…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Dr. Adam Link, certified financial planner and founder of Fireweed Capital, for a candid conversation about the realities of investing and bui...
Know Yourself First: Jamie Bateman on Discovering Your Investor Avatar
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman shares a presentation from the 8th Annual Cash Flow Expo, where he breaks down one of the most overlooked steps in real estate investing: identifying your in...
Burned by Financial “Experts”: Robert Rolih on Financial Independence…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Robert Rolih, an international bestselling author, financial educator, and entrepreneur living in Slovenia. This conversation takes a differen...
Rebuilding After Life Disruptions: Dan Deppen on Career Transitions, …
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Dan Deppen , owner of Call the Underwriter, a company that works closely with seller-finance and owner-finance real estate investors to help c...
The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything: Stephen Predmore on Gaining…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Stephen Predmore , a long-time engineer who discovered firsthand how fragile job security can be—and how real estate investing can provide tru...
Rebuilding After the 2008 Crash: Brad Andrus on Entrepreneurial Drive…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Brad Andrus , a Texas-based entrepreneur who’s built, lost, and rebuilt multiple businesses across both real estate and other industries. Brad...
The Three Paths to Mortgage Note Investing: How Labrador Lending Serv…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman takes listeners deep into the world of mortgage note investing—an often overlooked but powerful alternative for investors seeking stability, clarity, and predictable income.If you've ever said:“I want steady income without t…
Leaving the W2 Behind through Rentals and Mortgage Notes
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , we’re sharing a special conversation where Jamie Bateman joins Jack Hoss on the RealDealChat podcast. Jamie talks about his path from the corporate world into real estate inves...
Life’s Inflection Points and Real Estate Freedom: Whitney Elkins-Hutt…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Whitney Elkins-Hutten , a real estate investor, educator, and the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com. Whitney’s journey is...
From Pro Skier to Chronic Illness to $28 Million in Sales: Athena Bro…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Athena Brownson, a former professional skier turned powerhouse real estate agent, investor, and developer. Athena opens up about her journey t...
From Childhood Abandonment to Sales Leadership: Merriah Harkins on Em…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman speaks with Merriah Harkins , Senior Sales Officer at Lukrom, a private investment firm with a focus on private credit. While Merriah has built a powerhouse ...
A Summer Break: Why I'm Hitting Pause and How You Can Help Us Come Ba…
In this heartfelt solo episode, host Jamie Bateman steps behind the mic to share some personal reflections and an important update: From Adversity to Abundance is taking a brief summer pause. After nearly five years of consis...
Mastering Note Investing with Jamie Bateman and Mark Monroe
In this special crossover episode, Jamie Bateman sits down with Mark Monroe from the Real Estate Power Play Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the ins and outs of mortgage note investing. Whether you’re brand new to t...
Episode Rerun: From Living in Her Car to Living on Her Own Island and…
In this inspiring rerun episode of From Adversity to Abundance , we revisit the remarkable story of Britnie Turner — a fearless entrepreneur who went from sleeping in her car to owning a private island resort in the British V...
From Poverty and Near Suicide to $3 Billion in Client Success: Mental…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Dr. Noah St. John, the father of Afformations and creator of Power Habits® for Real Estate Professionals. With 30 years of coaching experience...
From Broke to Millions—Twice: Mark Monroe on Creative Finance, Crushi…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman welcomes Mark Monroe, a seasoned real estate investor and creative financing expert with a story that’s anything but linear. Born into poverty in Vermont, Ma...
From Missed Millions to Multifamily Innovation: Peter Roisman on Rein…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman sits down with Peter Roisman, cofounding principal, president, and CEO of Rev—a company reshaping how multifamily leasing is done. With over 30 years of entr...
The Power of Simplicity: Adiel Gorel on Building Wealth Through Singl…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman speaks with Adiel Gorel, a veteran real estate investor, bestselling author, and longtime advocate for long-term, buy-and-hold rental property investing. Aft...
Episode Rerun: Mastering Adaptability: From Fractured Beginnings to $…
In this powerful rerun episode of From Adversity to Abundance , we revisit the remarkable journey of Dave Van Horn , a seasoned real estate and mortgage note investor who turned adversity into entrepreneurial triumph. From gr...
Challenging Modern Norms & Building Wealth: Nick Huber on Controversi…
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance , host Jamie Bateman welcomes back entrepreneur and real estate investor Nick Huber for a refreshingly bold and unfiltered conversation. Unlike his first appearance, this episode...