The Blueprint with Brad Rice
The Blueprint with Brad Rice is your shortcut to success, featuring insights from top leaders in business, real estate, fitness, and entrepreneurship. Each week, Brad uncovers their strategies for success, offering you a proven path to follow. No need to start from scratch, these innovators have built the blueprint, and now they’re sharing it with you. Whether you're scaling a business, entering real estate, pursuing fitness goals, or building your dream, this podcast simplifies success. Listen, take action, and follow the blueprint to build your future.
Brad Rice is a seasoned entrepreneur who built a nationwide mortgage company in his 30s, owns a large real estate portfolio, and is incredibly fit in his 50s. He also owns multiple companies and developed a disruptive technology transforming real estate. Brad’s personal success includes a thriving marriage of over 30 years and successful adult children, proving the power of a well-executed blueprint in both business and life.
Episodes
31 episodes
Escaping the 9-5 with STRS And Vending | Billy Perez E030
In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice, we welcome Billy Perez, a former middle school Spanish teacher turned successful entrepreneur. Billy shares his journey from being a part-time real estate investor to managing 35 vacation rentals...
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AI or Human? Who Is Really Handling Your Mortgage? Chris Johnstone | E029
Join Brad Rice and AI expert Chris Johnstone as they dive into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on mortgage marketing. Chris, the founder of Connection Incorporated, shares his journey from running Google Ads to pioneering A...
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Is AI the Greatest Innovation or the Biggest Threat? Pete Lunenfeld | E028
Join Brad Rice in an exhilarating episode of 'The Blueprint' as he dives deep into the world of artificial intelligence with Pete Lunenfeld, founder, CEO, and CTO of CurrentWave AI. Discover how AI is revolutionizing knowledge management in bus...
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Real Estate Agents, Double Your Money | Shadi Sawalha E027
Join Brad Rice on 'The Blueprint' as he sits down with seasoned mortgage broker Shadi Sawalha to delve into the ins and outs of the mortgage industry. In this episode, Shadi shares his journey from Jordan to becoming a top mortgage broker in th...
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Short Term Rentals on Steroids-Boutique Hotel Investing | Gideon Spencer E026
In this episode of 'The Blueprint,' host Brad Rice delves deep into the world of real estate with guest Gideon Spencer, a seasoned real estate investor specializing in boutique hotels and creative financing strategies. Gideon shares his journey...
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Engineer To Entrepreneur Using Syndications! Sam Khairi E025
In this episode of The Blueprint, join us as we dive deep into the fascinating journey of Sam Khari, founder of Afto Capital. Initially starting his career in mechanical engineering, Sam transitioned into real estate investing and syndications ...
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Veterans Save on Home Loans! What The Banks Won't Tell You! | John Wallace E024
In this special edition of The Blueprint with Brad Rice, we sit down with John Wallace, a loan officer at Amerifund, to discuss his background and insightful journey into the mortgage business. John shares his upbringing in a historic New Hamps...
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20,000 Dance Students in 3 Short Years | Crystal Castillo Guster E023
In this episode of The Blueprint, we dive into the unique journey of Crystal Castillo Guster, the founder of Zulu Dance Foundation, which grew from 10 students in California to over 50 schools across three states with more than 20,000 students....
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ADU Hacks! Strategies to Building Wealth | France Hanna E022
In this episode of The Blueprint, host Brad Rice engages with ADU expert France Hanna, owner of ADU Wonders, to dive deep into the concept of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). They discuss the origin and need for ADUs amid California's housing c...
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Live Events And Public Speaking | Don Goettling and Gino Fronti E021
In this landmark episode of 'The Blueprint', we are joined by Don Goettling and Gino Fronti, marking the first time we've had two guests simultaneously. The discussion kicks off with Don's impressive 38-year career in the mortgage industry, whe...
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Not Your Daddy's Life Insurance | Scott Zimmerman E020
In this episode of 'The Blueprint with Brad Rice', Brad is joined by his long-time friend Scott Zimmerman. They delve into the nuances of life insurance, explaining how investment components work, different types of policies, and the importance...
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Valet And Parking. Big Money! Who Knew? | Clay Velarde E019
In this episode of 'The Blueprint,' it's 2025, and Brad interviews 26-year-old Clay Velarde, who, along with his brother Jonathan, has revolutionized the valet industry. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Velarde's company, now operating on both ...
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2024 Recap. Pod. Socials. Goals. | Micah Pedersen E018
In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice podcast, Brad reflects on the journey of 2024 and builds anticipation for what’s to come in 2025. Special guest Micah Pedersen, who has been instrumental in setting up the podcast, joins Brad to d...
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What It Takes To Get 5 Bil Followers And 30 Mil Views | Matt Steffanina E017
In this episode of 'The Blueprint,' host Brad Rice sits down with Matt Steffanina, a renowned choreographer, dance instructor, and entrepreneur. Matt shares his journey from a competitive snowboarder in Virginia to becoming one of the top hip-h...
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1:34:38
How to Raise a $50 Mil Real Estate Fund | Bethany LaFlam E016
In this episode of 'The Blueprint,' Brad Rice interviews Bethany Laflam, an SEC attorney and real estate investor. They discuss the lessons learned from small failures, the pressures of social media, and the power of finding one's own path. Bet...
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59:51
Rockstar Service, Rockstar Fitness | David Brownlee E015
Join Brad Rice on 'The Blueprint' as he sits down with his long-time friend, David Brownlee, two-time bestselling author and founder of Brownlee Consulting Group. In this episode, David shares stories from his transformative journey, including ...
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Navigating VA Loans With Confidence | Jerry Avila E014
In this episode of 'The Blueprint with Brad Rice,' we delve into the world of VA loans with expert Jerry Avila from Amerifund Home Loans. Jerry shares his journey into the mortgage business, his deep passion for helping veterans, and invaluable...
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Building And Maintaining Perfect Credit | Angela Bessard E013
In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice, credit expert Angela Setters Bessard delves into the crucial topic of credit management. Angela, known as the 'Real Credit Queen,' shares her decades-long experience in helping people build, main...
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How to Take 400 Credit Score to Home Purchase| Tammie Magee E012
In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice, we spotlight Tammie Magee from Amerifund. Tammy shares her inspiring journey from facing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans to buying her first home in Georgia and becoming a suc...
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36:53
Wholesaling and Flipping Real Estate | Carlos Jimenez E011
In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice, host Brad Rice sits down with Carlos Jimenez, a real estate investor and entrepreneur. Carlos shares his inspirational journey from moving to the U.S. alone at 16, not knowing English, and sleepi...
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59:44
14 Ways to Avoid Foreclosure | Dion Sloan E010
In this episode of Amerifund Loan Officer, join Brad and Dion as they dive deep into various strategies for helping homeowners navigate mortgage defaults and foreclosures. Direct from the Inland Empire, Dion shares insights from the AIM Fuse mo...
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Tricia Miranda "Going Off" | Tricia Miranda E009
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary journey of Tricia Miranda, a groundbreaking world renounced dance choreographer. From her start in ballet at age four in Arizona to working with stars like Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj, Tricia shares her...
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Achieving Real Estate Success Without an MBA | Carl Dumesle E008
In this episode of 'The Blueprint with Brad Rice,' we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Carl DeMelle, an immigrant from Haiti who moved to the U.S. in 2019 for an MBA at the University of San Diego. Carl shares his initial struggles in na...
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From Shy 20 Year Old to Big Time Executive | Jamie Cavanaugh E007
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Cavanaugh, a powerhouse executive in the mortgage industry. Jamie shares her incredible journey from starting young in business to becoming a renowned figure in the mortgage world. Whether you’re in real ...
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You Can't Say F*ck the Police | Gary Ballen E006
In this episode of The Blueprint with Brad Rice, we sit down with the legendary Gary Ballen, a multi-talented musician and industry insider with a career that spans decades in the music world. Known as the "human jukebox," Gary shares captivati...
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