Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Dormant
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
19%
Hosting
www.builtforthisshow.com

About This Podcast

Built For This is the show where real-life skills meet real estate success. Hosted by Andrea Lane and Alissa Bickar, we spotlight everyday investors who bring the best of who they are into their rental strategies. Whether you’re managing a few doors or just getting started, you’ll hear real stories, honest struggles, and unique insights from people who are building wealth their way. If you’re a high-earning professional using your edge to grow in real estate — you’re in the right place. 🎧 New episodes weekly 🎤 Want to be a guest? Apply at BuiltForThisShow.com/Guest

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Recent Episodes

Beyond the Accidental Landlord: Kannon Callis on building an intentional real estate business.

Jan 23, 2026 21m

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kannon Callis—a software-salesman-turned-property-manager—who shares how he made the leap from tech to real estate and built a purpose-driven investing…

From Telecom Executive to Real Estate Resilience

Jan 22, 2026 27m

In this heartfelt and value-packed episode, Brian Biernat shares how two life-altering events led him and his wife Amy to step away from the corporate world and dive into real estate investing—with…

Amy Brooke on Acquiring 7 Properties in One Year and the Importance of a Financing Strategy

Dec 25, 2025 21m

What does it take to buy seven properties in just one year—while working full-time, parenting a toddler, and managing renovations? This week, Amy Brooke joins us to share how she and her husband…

The Unsexy Hustle: Why Daniel Zamata is Building a Legacy in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dec 24, 2025 24m

In this episode of The Built For This Show, Daniel Zammata joins Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane to talk about the often-overlooked grind behind real estate investing. Originally from Colombia, Daniel…

IT to Investment: Rob Gibbs' Remote Strategy for Short-Term Rental Freedom

Dec 23, 2025 21m

In this episode of The Built for This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane chat with Rob Gibbs, an IT professional-turned-investor based in Austin, Texas. Rob shares his journey from…

The Agility of Entrepreneurship: A "Lone Wolf" Investor Who Built a Winning Team

Dec 22, 2025 21m

In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Howder—a dog-loving, detail-oriented former paralegal turned real estate investor—who shows us what it really means to take the leap and bet on yourself. From…

From Stocks to Short-Term Rentals: Josh Meisel's CEO Shift and Investment Diversification

Dec 18, 2025 20m

In this episode of the Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Josh Meisel to uncover his unique journey from corporate…

From Civil Service to Real Estate Obsession: Cris Sohmer's Journey to Full-Time Investing

Dec 17, 2025 15m

What do you do when your dad tells you that your skills might not cut it in the job market? If you're Cris Sohmer, you take that as a challenge and build your own path—starting with a civil service…

From Homelessness to Home Ownership: Kris Fleming's Unstoppable Real Estate Negotiation

Dec 16, 2025 27m

What does it really mean to be built for this? In this powerful episode, we meet Kris Fleming—real estate negotiator, investor, and creator of The Genius Cultivator—who turned a childhood of poverty…

From PhD to 20-Unit Investor: Nana Hong’s Analytical Approach to Purpose-Driven Real Estate in Pittsburgh

Dec 11, 2025 22m

This episode of the Built For This podcast features Nana Hong, a former PhD student turned full-time real estate investor with a 20-unit portfolio in Pittsburgh. Co-hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea…

Unlock Your Real Estate Empire: Strategies for Buy, Hold, and Design with Shona Lepis

Dec 10, 2025 20m

In this episode of The Built for This Podcast, Alissa and Andrea sit down with Shona Lepis—Portland-based real estate investor and coach—to uncover what it really takes to build a profitable…

From Bakery to BRRRR: Ewka Kawecki on Building Generational Wealth on $50

Dec 09, 2025 22m

What would you do if you landed in a new country at 18 with no English, no family, and just $50 in your pocket? Ewka Kawecki did what few would dare—she got to work. From a bakery job to building a…

The Institutional Advantage: How Commercial Experience Transforms Single-Family Investing

Dec 04, 2025 23m

In this episode, Alissa and Andrea are joined by Noel Christopher, a seasoned real estate expert whose journey spans commercial brokerage, institutional acquisitions, and single-family investments…

The Investor-Friendly Agent: David's Dual Strategy for Real Estate Success

Dec 03, 2025 26m

What happens when a burned-out software engineer decides he’s done with the corporate grind? In this episode of The Built for This Podcast, David Ounanian shares how he transitioned from a 12-year…

Mastering One Thing: How Specialization Built a Thriving Vacation Rental Management Business

Dec 02, 2025 22m

In this episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Austin Spitzenberger, founder of a thriving luxury vacation rental management company in Central…

Beyond the W-2: James Hwang's Journey from Pharmacist to Real Estate Entrepreneur

Nov 18, 2025 19m

In this inspiring episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with James Hwang, an oncology pharmacist turned real estate entrepreneur. James shares how a…

The Reluctant Investor: How Adam Rojas Learned to Love Real Estate

Nov 13, 2025 21m

When Adam Rojas first dipped his toes into real estate, it wasn't by choice—it was his wife's idea. But what started with hesitation quickly turned into a growing real estate side business that is…

A Piece of Space for Peace of Mind: Abi Horton on Insurance Relocations and the Win-Win-Win Strategy

Nov 12, 2025 14m

What if your real estate investment could be more than a business—what if it could be a lifeline? In this episode of The Built For This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Abi…

Real Lessons from the Duplex: Managing the Managers

Nov 11, 2025 10m

In this special “hosts-only” episode of Built for This, Andrea and Alissa flip the mic on themselves to unpack a real-life investing experience that every investor can learn from. Alissa shares the…

Flipping Shoes to Flipping Cabins: Rajan Chida’s Journey from Hustle to Hospitality

Nov 05, 2025 21m

From reselling sneakers to building luxury cabins — 22-year-old investor Rajan Chida proves that the hustle mindset can grow into something much bigger. In this episode, hosts Alissa Bickar…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Built For This Show have?

Built For This Show has published 46 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Built For This Show still active?

Built For This Show is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 19m.

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