Distressed to Success: Conversations with Community Transformation Leaders

Distressed to Success is a podcast that discovers how savvy investors and entrepreneurs are profitably transforming underserved communities through strategic investment and innovative business models. Host Brian Seidensticker, Co-Founder of Last Best Partners, interviews local ...more

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April 29, 2026 00:31:11
Henry Yoshida from Retired.com Explains How to Invest Your IRA Beyond Stocks and Bonds

Henry Yoshida from Retired.com Explains How to Invest Your IRA Beyond Stocks and Bonds

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Henry Yoshida, CEO and co-founder of Rocket Dollar and Digital Trust. They kick off...

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April 15, 2026 00:30:03
Discovering Hidden Multifamily Gems with Paul Poteet of Surge Investment Group

Discovering Hidden Multifamily Gems with Paul Poteet of Surge Investment Group

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Paul Poteet, founder of Surge Capital Group. Brian and Paul trace Paul’s journey from...

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April 01, 2026 00:42:16
Jill Ferrari of Schenk & Bruetsch: Building Equity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Jill Ferrari of Schenk & Bruetsch: Building Equity, Inclusion & Sustainability

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Jill Ferrari, partner at Schenken Bruch and co-founder of Renovare Development. With more than...

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March 18, 2026 00:24:20
Reviving Small Towns with Jordan Blanchard, Co-founder of X-Caliber Rural Capital

Reviving Small Towns with Jordan Blanchard, Co-founder of X-Caliber Rural Capital

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Jordan Blanchard, co-founder of Excalibur Rural Capital. Jordan, a 35-year banking veteran who spent...

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March 04, 2026 00:49:57
TIF Financing Demystified with Scott Lurie and F Street: Affordable Market-Rate Wins

TIF Financing Demystified with Scott Lurie and F Street: Affordable Market-Rate Wins

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Scott Lurie, owner and founder of F Street.  Scott walks us through his 20-plus-year...

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February 18, 2026 00:42:30
Prince Concepts’ Philip Kafka on Turning Undervalued Land into Thriving Communities

Prince Concepts’ Philip Kafka on Turning Undervalued Land into Thriving Communities

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Philip Kafka, president of Prince Concepts. Kafka takes us from his early days studying...

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