Brad Westover's 30-Year Journey: From Tax Sale Novice to Industry Leader

December 03, 2025 00:42:09
Brad Westover's 30-Year Journey: From Tax Sale Novice to Industry Leader
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Brad Westover's 30-Year Journey: From Tax Sale Novice to Industry Leader

Dec 03 2025 | 00:42:09

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Show Notes

Join Brian as he sits down with longtime industry colleague Brad Westover, Executive Director of the National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) - the only nonprofit organization working to improve the tax sale space. In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brad shares his remarkable 30-year journey from college graduate to industry leader, including his role in passing California tax lien legislation and managing $1.5 billion in investments across 22 states.

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Get in touch with Brad

Executive Director, National Tax Lien Association 

(NTLA) Email: [email protected] 

Website: NTLA.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-westover-realtor/

Resources Mentioned

  1. "The 16% Solution" by Joel Moskowitz - A foundational text in tax lien investing, written about 30 years ago, still considered essential reading for understanding the industry basics
  2. "Honeymoon with My Brother" by Franz Wisner - An inspiring story about turning life's setbacks into opportunities; movie rights sold to Sony Pictures for $1 million

Get in touch with Brian

Last Best Partners' Website: https://www.lastbestpartners.com/

Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021

Podcast LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-seidensticker-90117021/ 

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