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Raise the Bar

Seth Bradley | Attorney, Founder, Investor, Speaker

Elevated conversations on raising capital, real estate and entrepreneurship. Raise the Bar Radio is the podcast for capital raisers, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and start building real wealth. Hosted by Seth Bradley, securities attorney, startup founder, real estate investor, and multi-billion dollar dealmaker, this show delivers straight-talk strategies, expert insights, and real-world tactics to help you raise more capital, close bigger deals, and build a

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47:02

TME 32 | Institutional Secrets: Raising Capitals with...

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2026/01/21

In this conversation, Brad Blazar shares his extensive experience in capital raising, discussing strategies, compliance, and the importance of building trust with investors. He emphasizes the need for proper legal structures and the challenges faced in the current market. Brad also highlights the potential of data centers as a lucrative investment opportunity and reflects on his personal journey and alternate paths he could have taken. Bullet Points and Highlights: -Teaching business owners to

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MDM | 16 Million Dollar Monday with J Scott

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2026/01/19

Jay Scott shares that his first million came from an unconventional path, spending years as a semi-professional poker player and earning significant winnings from tournaments and high-stakes cash games before fully committing to his technology career. He notes that while the poker world is not as dominant as it once was, major events like the World Series of Poker still attract record crowds. Jay explains that his last million was made through multifamily real estate, the business he operates daily

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T1C 14 | The 1% Closer with J Scott

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2026/01/16

Jay Scott explains that what separates him in the top 1 percent is intellectual humility, openly admitting what he does not know and deliberately surrounding himself with people smarter than him rather than letting ego drive his decisions. He rejects the “fake it till you make it” mentality, saying he would rather “fake being dumb” so others are more inclined to help and share what he is missing. Jay shares that his biggest risk was walking away from his Silicon Valley technology career, recognizing

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37:47

TME 31 | The Great Market Reset: The New Way to Raise...

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2026/01/14

In this engaging conversation, Seth Bradley and Jay Scott discuss the evolution of Jay's real estate career, from flipping houses to multifamily investments. They explore the challenges faced in the current market, the importance of treating real estate as a business, and the dynamics of raising capital in a changing landscape. Jay shares insights on leveraging skills from his tech background, the legal considerations in capital raising, and the shift in investor behavior. The discussion culminates

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MDM | 15 Million Dolar Monday with Richard McGirr and...

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2026/01/12

In this episode of Million Dollar Monday, the conversation gets straight to the point. Host sits down with Chris Lopez and Richard McGurr to break down how they made their first million, how they just closed their latest one, and what’s fueling their next million-dollar move. From early enterprise software and internet marketing wins to scaling debt funds and exploring fund-of-funds strategies, this episode delivers real insight into how seasoned operators continue to level up in today’s capital

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2:42

T1C 13 | The 1% Closer with Richard McGirr Chris Lopez

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2026/01/09

In this Million Dollar Monday segment, top operators Chris and Richard break down what truly separates the top 1% from everyone else. From discipline and quality execution to aligning with macro trends and knowing when to pivot, this conversation dives into the mindset, risks, and decisions that drive long-term success. They also share the biggest risks they’ve taken, from shutting down a nine-figure brokerage operation to betting personal net worth on a new real estate venture, and why those bold

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46:44

TME 30 | The Freedom Fund Framework: Shifting Equity...

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2026/01/07

This podcast is a masterclass in modern capital raising. Richard and Chris break down why small landlords are equity rich but cashflow poor, and how repositioning into debt funds solves that problem. They walk through the rise of Independent Capital Aggregators, the importance of choosing the right avatar, and their own journey to more than $1M in annual recurring carried interest. The core themes: simplify, focus, double down on what works, and stay relentlessly consistent. They show how a normal

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MDM 14 | Million Dollar Monday With AdaPia D'Errico

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2025/12/29

In this episode, Adapia explains that she made her first million through real estate investing, and her last million came the exact same way. Right now, she is in an in-between season, deciding whether her next million will come from scaling a business to seven-figure revenue or from returning to investing after a challenging few years. Adapia emphasizes that growth is not always linear and that taking time to pause, reflect, and reassess is essential. She believes periods of stillness are necessary

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T1C 12 | The 1% Closer With AdaPia d'Errico

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2025/12/26

In this episode, Adapia explains that what separates Adapia in the top 1 percent is the refusal to ever think of Adapia as being in the top 1 percent. Adapia never rests on past achievements and constantly pushes to learn, adapt, and stay sharp in a rapidly changing world, especially with the speed of AI. Adapia shares that the biggest risk ever taken was jumping into the real estate crowdfunding space in 2013 before the industry existed. Traditional real estate voices insisted it would not work,

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36:26

TME 29 | The Investor Relations Revolution: Capital...

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2025/12/24

Raising capital is easy when times are good but maintaining investor confidence when the market tightens takes a different skillset. In this episode of Raise the Bar, AdaPia D’Errico investor relations strategist, fintech pioneer, and leadership advisor joins Seth Bradley to reveal the systems and mindsets that create lasting investor trust. AdaPia unpacks what authentic communication really looks like, how emotional intelligence drives capital growth, and why consistency is the most underrated form

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MDM 13 | Million Dollar Monday With Jennings Smith Jr.

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2025/12/22

In this episode, Jennings explains that he made his first million by buying apartment complexes, stabilizing them, improving operations, and exiting for profit. His last million came from the same business model, continuing to buy, fix, and sell multifamily properties. Looking ahead, Jennings plans to make his next million through a flex warehouse development project. Jennings building a 37,000 square foot industrial property, dividing it into smaller contractor garage units, and selling them

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T1C 11 | The 1% Closer With Jennings Smith Jr.

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2025/12/19

In this episode, Jennings explains that the biggest risk he ever took was a highly distressed 208-unit property in Oklahoma. The asset was half vacant, most of the remaining tenants weren’t paying rent, and it required a $2.5 million rehab while being located halfway across the country. The deal demanded consistent oversight, weekly calls, and frequent trips to Tulsa to keep the project on track. Jennings and his team bought it for roughly $5 to $5.5 million, were all-in for about $8 million, and

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32:27

TME 28 | The Six Figure Ceiling: How to Break Through...

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2025/12/17

The last two years have tested every real estate investor’s limits. In this episode, Jennings Smith, CEO of My First Million in Multifamily and co-creator of The Deal Room, joins Seth to break down what’s really happening in today’s market. Jennings opens up about over-scaling, selling off high-risk assets, and pivoting into easier, more stable investments.Jennings also shares how he grew one of the fastest-rising Facebook groups in the real estate space by giving massive value, staying

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TME 27 | Why America Still Believes in Get Rich Quick...

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2025/12/16

What happened to the easy money era? In this episode, Seth reconnects with investor and BiggerPockets personality Matt Faircloth, founder of The DeRosa Group. They unpack how the capital-raising landscape has shifted, why fund-to-fund models are gaining traction, and why flipping homes isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Matt also shares his unfiltered perspective on the future of multifamily, the rise of accredited vs. non-accredited structures, and where smart money should focus next. Bullet Points

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MDM 12 | Million Dollar Monday With Matt Faircloth

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2025/12/15

In this episode, Matt explains that his first million came from holding real estate long term. The biggest checks Matt has ever cashed were created through buying solid assets, letting debt amortize, capturing cash flow, and eventually selling after years of appreciation or forced value creation. Matt contrasts this with the recent era of short-term multifamily flips, which he views as a temporary market anomaly. His last million is coming from an eight-year hold on a 49-unit property, where Matt

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37:02

TME 27 | Why America Still Believes in Get Rich Quick...

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2025/12/13

What happened to the easy money era? In this episode, Seth reconnects with investor and BiggerPockets personality Matt Faircloth, founder of The DeRosa Group. They unpack how the capital-raising landscape has shifted, why fund-to-fund models are gaining traction, and why flipping homes isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Matt also shares his unfiltered perspective on the future of multifamily, the rise of accredited vs. non-accredited structures, and where smart money should focus next. Bullet Points

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T1C 10 | The 1% Closer With Matt Faircloth

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2025/12/12

In this episode, Matt explains that the value separating Matt in the top 1 percent is creativity, problem solving, sustained focus, and a strong commitment to positivity. Early in Matt’s career, shiny object syndrome pulled Matt in multiple directions, bouncing between flips, wholesales, and rentals. Once Matt learned to deny that impulse and stay focused, results compounded. Matt’s positive outlook is a defining advantage, allowing Matt to navigate crises, reframe challenges, and find solutions

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MDM 11 | Million Dollar Monday With Devan Kline

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2025/12/08

In this episode, Devan explains that he made his first million by launching Burn Boot Camp from a parking lot in Charlotte when he and his wife had no money and knew no one. Within two years, the business took off, but Devan immediately reinvested every dollar back into the company to fuel growth. Devan says his last million came recently, noting that the business now produces that level of income in extremely short time frames due to scale. Looking ahead, Devan’s focus is no longer on his own next

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T1C 09 | The 1% Closer with Devan Kline

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2025/12/05

In this episode, Devin explains that what separates him in the top 1 percent is his patience and long-term thinking in a world obsessed with instant gratification. He created a clear vision early on for what his business would look like once fully built, including a target of 10,000 locations by age 57. Devin stresses that real success cannot be compressed into a single year and that thinking in decades is the real competitive advantage. He also shares the biggest risk he ever took, rolling his

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TME 26 | Million Dollar Reps: How Focused Consistency...

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2025/12/03

In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with Devan Kline, founder and CEO of Burn Boot Camp, to unpack his journey from professional baseball to leading one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in America. Devan shares how he transformed adversity into motivation, how faith and vision guide his leadership, and why building people, not just businesses, is the key to lasting success.Bullet Points and Highlights: - Devan Kline shares his early journey from minor league baseball

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