What if not having a clear definition of failure was the key to achieving unstoppable success? Real estate entrepreneur and social media powerhouse Josh Messiah sits down with host Jonathan Mitchell to unpack the gritty, unfiltered journey of building a business from the ground up. From flipping homes with million-dollar payoffs to going viral with…

Can the grind of knocking doors and learning from family bankruptcy turn you into a top-tier broker in one of the toughest markets in America? Austin Huffman, Vice President at Marcus & Millichap, to unpack his journey from cold calls to closing multi-million-dollar multifamily deals in San Diego. Raised in a real estate dynasty that built over 600…

What would your life look like if you stopped waiting to feel ready and just went for it? Hilarious and multi-layered Mehdi Amani, former international school teacher turned standup comic. From living in Saudi Arabia and teaching across three continents to crushing mics in Chicago, Mehdi unpacks his deeply honest, wildly funny, and unexpectedly ins…

What does it take to turn a modest house flip into a multimillion-dollar construction and real estate empire? San Diego developer and operator Carl Dumesle traces a wild path from Haiti to the Dominican Republic and then to the United States after surviving the 2010 earthquake. A Nestle rescue flight got his family out, and nearly a decade in the D…

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What would happen if you stopped copying strategies and built where demand is already begging for you? Brandon Blum joins host Jonathan Mitchell on Skip the Lines to unpack two decades of wins losses and lessons across student housing Texas multifamily and commercial plays. Brandon credits his early edge to living with his customers at SDSU learnin…

What big decision are you avoiding today that would make everything else easier? Sundae co-founder and CEO Josh Stech sits down with host Jonathan Mitchell to unpack the mantras and moments that shaped his path from Stanford grad to Vegas flipper to co-founder of LendingHome and now the operator behind Sunday. He shares why “tough decisions easy li…

Is San Diego really too saturated for newcomers, or is decisive action the ultimate advantage? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with San Diego native and JG Investments founder Josh Giordani to unpack how he left a well-paid corporate role, went all in on coaching, and rapidly scaled a lean wholesale an…

What is the one fear that is quietly stopping you from your first deal and what happens when you ask yourself why five times to kill it at the root? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Henry Washington. Henry breaks down how he went from bad credit to portfolio pro by walking into a community bank wit…

What have you seen in the market as it shifted, and how did that change your playbook? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Mike Tighe. Mike breaks down why the classic value add multifamily play faltered when interest rates outpaced cap rates, creating negative leverage that killed the old arbitrage. …

What if you could scale a 45-door short-term rental portfolio and build an AI company before hitting 30? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell speaks with Jay Ullrich. Jay’s journey is anything but ordinary. At just 28, he’s already transitioned from a civil engineering degree at Cal Poly to running Select Stays, a Sa…

How do you rebuild your life and business when both your health and the housing market throw you curveballs? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with powerhouse real estate investor and social impact entrepreneur Melissa Meza. With over two decades in acquisitions, portfolio strategy, and distressed asset …

What if everything you lost was actually setting you up to build the life you truly wanted? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Garin Heslop, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Gyngergy and Date Zero. From growing up in a household impacted by addiction to becoming a self-made millionaire in real est…

What if your next big win came not from working harder, but from building systems that set you free? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with the phenomenal Zandra Ulloa, a San Diego-based real estate powerhouse who's closed over $3 billion in sales. Zandra shares how her passion for architecture and a dis…

What would your career look like if you stopped fearing rejection—and started embracing it? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with San Diego real estate legend Sal Cefalu, a 21-year industry veteran with over 600 homes transacted. Sal dives deep into how old-school grit, street knowledge, and an unshakab…

What if the fastest way to your dream job… was to take the longest route? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with his long-time friend and Lakers insider Allen Sliwa to unravel a story of grit, creativity, and relentless drive. From humble beginnings in El Cajon, California, Sliwa shares how being the son…

What separates those who dream about success from those who actually build it In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes Carson Trujillo, co-founder of Whitewater Commercial Real Estate. Carson shares his incredible journey from growing up in Kentucky and selling mattresses on Craigslist to becoming a top commerci…

Is San Diego’s affordable housing crisis solvable, or are we destined to price out the next generation? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Thomas DeFranco, Director of Policy at the San Diego Housing Commission, for a deep dive into the city’s affordable housing challenges and opportunities. Thomas s…

What does it take to leave a traditional job, face down fear, and build a thriving real estate business from scratch? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with entrepreneur and real estate investor Oliver Davis. Originally from France, Oliver moved to the U.S. and dove headfirst into real estate, evolving f…

Can your mindset design your life as powerfully as blueprints design a building? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes Heather Medina, the dynamic founder of ArchiDev Studio, to discuss the intersection of architecture, personal resilience, and city-building. Heather dives deep into the challenges of being a …

How do you build a thriving real estate business in a saturated market without sacrificing authenticity or trust? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes San Diego native and luxury real estate powerhouse Trent Cady. From growing up surfing the shores of Del Mar to closing multi-million-dollar deals, Trent shar…

What if the darkest moment in your life was the doorway to your biggest opportunity? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate powerhouse Alissa Anderson. Alissa reveals how she turned personal setbacks into a multistate investment empire. From Minnesota to Memphis, and now thriving in San Diego…

What if the key to long-term success is simply refusing to quit, no matter how many times you start over? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Gray Murphy, a world traveler turned real estate mogul, to unpack her unique journey from flight attendant in Dubai to co-founding a thriving property managemen…

What would happen if you traded your comfort zone for unstoppable grit? In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jacob Davenport interviews Jonathan Mitchell. Jonathan shares how his upbringing instilled grit and resilience, two traits that now define his real estate journey. Through stories of struggle, sacrifice, and wins, he paints a r…

What if your struggles weren’t setbacks, but blueprints for building others? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Briton Davis. Briton shares his remarkable journey from a humble Kansas town to becoming a powerhouse business consultant for contractors and trade professionals. His perspective? Real growth comes…

What happens when a 3D printing visionary dives into the world of boutique short-term rentals? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Brayden Moreno — founder of Robo 3D and co-founder of TUMO Stays, a boutique short-term rental (STR) management company. Brayden opens up about how…

Can obsession really be the secret to building generational wealth? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell is joined by none other than real estate entrepreneur, investor, and mindset machine Sacha Garnicki. From his humble beginnings in Paris to flipping multimillion-dollar homes in Silicon Valley, Sacha shares how being “obs…

How can focusing on helping others be the biggest game-changer in your business and life? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Yonah Weiss, a true powerhouse in the cost segregation space and a well-known voice on LinkedIn. Yonah shares his incredible journey from being a teacher to becoming a real estate and …

“That’s Not a Distressed Property—It’s a Goldmine!” What if distressed properties were the hidden gems of urban revival? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell joins Bruce Bean’s show to talk about his journey from leading a multi-million-dollar solar company to transforming the urban landscape of San Diego through real estate…

🤔 What if your biggest failure was actually the seed for your greatest project? 🚧💡 In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate developer and artist Aaron Yassin, diving deep into the world of design-centric development. Broadcasting from Brooklyn, Aaron shares how his artistic roots and obsession with arc…

🤔 Could the simplest path to solving the housing crisis be right in our own backyards? 🌿🏘️ In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell dives deep into the world of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with the trailblazer himself, Kol Peterson. From his early days building Portland’s first legal ADU to becoming a national thought leader…

What happens when a faith-filled Marine trades his combat boots for closing deals? 🤔🏡 In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits Adrian Quijano. Adrian Quijano’s story is one of grit, growth, and God. From a small Pacific Island near Guam to becoming the #1 agent on the #1 eXp Realty team in the world, Adrian shares his incre…

How do you lead teenagers toward greatness—on and off the field? 👟📣 In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with longtime friend and Granite Hills High School head football coach, Kellan Cobbs. From growing up in East County to leading his alma mater to multiple championships, Kellan shares his journey from being a 23…

How Can Hard Work Make You Smarter? 🤔🔥 In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate broker and syndicator Jordan Lee. From his beginnings in door-to-door sales to building a real estate empire, Jordan shares how hard work, discipline, and smart networking paved his path to success. He discusses the pivotal…

❓ What’s the #1 fear holding you back from achieving your dreams? 🧗‍♂️🔥 In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with the inspiring Justin Maina—speaker, coach, outdoorsman, and former American Ninja Warrior competitor. From his experiences on Beast Games and American Ninja Warrior to coaching others in breaking free f…

❓ What’s the secret to mastering relationships, personal development, and success in real estate? 🤔 In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with longtime friend and title industry expert Jeremy Coombs. From high school memories to professional growth, Jeremy shares his journey in the real estate and title insurance in…

How do you transform personal and professional setbacks into opportunities for adventure and growth? 🌍✨ In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with world traveler, entrepreneur, and artisan builder Duane Heil. From growing up in a family of builders to mastering the art of construction, flying, and sailing, Duane sha…

What’s the biggest obstacle that has held you back from taking your first step in real estate? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate wholesaler and investor Dante Pena. Dante shares his journey from growing up in Oceanside, California, to becoming a leader in the real estate wholesaling space, runni…

What’s one business opportunity you’ve hesitated to pursue because of fear or lack of capital? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with entrepreneur and real estate developer Andrew Erickson to discuss his evolution from being a tech-savvy Amazon seller to a thriving real estate investor. Andrew shares how his nat…

How can small-scale real estate investors leverage innovative development strategies like ADUs to compete in high-barrier markets? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Matthew Pace. Matt is a seasoned real estate developer, investor, and founder of Pace Properties. With a background from MIT and extensive expe…

How can leveraging relationships and strategic partnerships transform challenges into opportunities in real estate? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Alexio Barbara, a seasoned real estate broker, investor, and ADU developer. Alexio shares his journey, from building his brokerage career at South Coast Comme…

How can we balance urban growth with community connection and environmental sustainability in modern city planning? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes Howard Blackson, the Urban Design Manager at Michael Baker International, to discuss the evolution of urban planning and city design. From his roots in San Diego to…

How can embracing flexibility in real estate strategies, like ADUs and midterm rentals, unlock new opportunities for you or your community? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell interviews Stephanie Gutierrez, an expert in real estate, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), and community building. Stephanie shares her inspiring jou…

In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell interviews Ignatius Kabuye, an independent artist from Pomona, LA. Ignatius shares his unique journey from being an Uber driver to making impactful connections in the music industry. They discuss the power of perseverance, faith, and the importance of staying true to one’s craft. Ignatius…

In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, host Jonathan Mitchell interviews Dillon Freeman, a local lender in San Diego. Dillon originates small balance commercial loans up to $10mm across the US with a focus on multifamily. He also broker commercial loans with various lender and collateral types. He has leveraged his 7 years in banking roles cove…

How important is financial literacy, such as understanding P&Ls, in achieving business success? In this episode of 'Skip the Lines Podcast,' Jonathan Mitchell welcomes guest Jason Yoss to the show. Jayson is the founder and Designated Broker of GoldenWest Management, Inc. Jayson began his career in the Real Estate Industry in 1999. While attending …

What does it take to transform early career struggles into a successful real estate empire? In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell speaks with Melissa Goldstein Tucci. Melissa Tucci’s personalized service combined with professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm is what differentiates her from the rest. She specializes in repres…

What if you could achieve financial independence and real estate success through resilience and smart investment strategies? In this episode of The Skip the Lines Podcast, host Jonathan Mitchell dives into the world of real estate investment with expert Marco Pfeiffer. Marco shares his inspiring journey from corporate challenges to triumph in the r…

Can military discipline translate to political leadership? In this episode of the Skip the Lines podcast, host Jonathan Mitchell interviews Larry Turner. Larry is a former U.S. Marine and current law enforcement officer, who is running for Mayor of San Diego. Joined by Anthony Ramirez and Greg Martin, they explore Larry's service-driven journey fro…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to successfully manage large-scale real estate investments? In this episode of the Skip the Lines podcast, host Jonathan Mitchell interviews Sandhya Seshadri from Dallas, Texas. With over 20 years of experience in trading securities, engineering, and the semiconductor industry, Sandhya discusses her specialized …