Raise the Bar
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 business (and life) on your own terms. Whether you’re scaling your first fund or breaking free from the golden handcuffs, you’re in the right place. Let’s go.
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 business (and life) on your own terms. Whether you’re scaling your first fund or breaking free from the golden handcuffs, you’re in the right place. Let’s go.
Episodes

Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
37 min
On this encore episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, Seth is joined by Steven Pesavento as they chat about what separates those who take action and succeed, from those who get stuck in the daily grind, complain about their lives, and ultimately end up unhappy and unfulfilled. That’s the Billionaire Mindset. Do you have it? Find out if you have what it takes inside this episode. Steven is a real estate entrepreneur, the managing partner of VonFinch Capital and the host of the Investor Mindset podcast. Enjoy the episode!
“Problems are profit. So, when there’s a problem out in the world. . .it’s an opportunity for you to make a shift happen and to grow in that space.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
How a lack of passion can actually stimulate personal growth and a shift in mindset
The only way is to go big or go home
Making the leap from single family to multifamily real estate
What makes multifamily far superior to single family real estate
Why you should bet on the best jockey, not the horse
The five success principles of top real investors
And so much more!
ABOUT | STEVEN PESAVENTO:
Steven Pesavento is a real estate entrepreneur and managing partner of VonFinch Capital. Investing full-time since 2016, he’s completed over 200 transactions, renovated nearly 100 houses, and transacted over $26,000,000 in residential investment real estate. Steven’s investors have entrusted him with over $11 million of investor capital, delivering solid, consistent returns.
A former management consultant for some of the Fortune 500’s top companies, he brings his years of process improvement, marketing, and sales experiences to every project.
Host of the top-ranked podcast, the Investor Mindset, he interviews some of the smartest minds & authors like Chris Voss – Never Split The Difference, Jay Papasan – One Thing, Joe Fairless – Best Ever Podcast, Mark Manson – Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fk and many others.
When Steven isn’t focused on serving his passive investing or real estate entrepreneur clients, he enjoys running, snowboarding, salsa dancing, kiteboarding, and taking on new travel adventures.
FIND | STEVEN PESAVENTO:
Investor Mindset Website: https://www.investormindset.com/
VonFinch Capital Website: https://www.vonfinch.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestevenpesavento
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.pesavento/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpesavento/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenpesavento
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIYpUX9XqauGNi0P1e6gtQ
iTunes: https://investor-mindset.simplecast.com/
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Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
34 min
On this encore episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, Seth is joined by fellow attorney Yosef Lee as they talk about how you can find that elusive “balance” and how to focus on one thing at a time to allow you to accelerate your growth, optimize your time, and see things through to the end. Yosef is a South Korean immigrant, New York City litigator, pilates studio owner and family man. With all these many hats, he still finds a way to have a successful legal career, build a thriving real estate investing business and maintain his status as a great father and husband. Enjoy the episode!
“You just have to keep pushing yourself. . .stay motivated, stay positive, keep pushing yourself. That’s why you have to fall in love with the process. . .”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
What Yosef loves about practicing law
How you can have a fulfilling career AND a successful real estate investing business
How to leverage mentorship and experience simultaneously on your first deal
Why goal setting is the most important thing you should do before jumping into real estate
The keys to finding balance in your life
The biggest financial pain points attorneys and other professionals face
How to achieve true financial freedom
And so much more!
ABOUT | YOSEF LEE:
Yosef Lee is a believer, a South Korean immigrant, father of two beautiful girls, a lawyer from NYC, multifamily apartment syndicator and investor, people connector, status-quo hater, strategic planner/action taker, pilates studio owner, and entrepreneur wannabe.
Yosef has the vision to take back the control of his T/P/O (Time, Place, Occurrence) through financial freedom. He wants to make changes in others’ lives along this journey, empower them to become better versions of themselves and help them create generational wealth for their family.
FIND | YOSEF LEE:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/yosefyourbrosef
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yosefyourbrosef
Youtube Meetup recording: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqL2oup1Fx9K5btDBwdIFig
Website: www.yosefhlee.com
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/yosefyourbrosef
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yosefhlee.esq
Yosef’s first deal Story: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223-biggerpockets-success-stories/topics/921192-my-first-ever-44-unit-mf-apartment-closed-in-dec-2020?page=1#p5370534
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Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
2 min
Found money.
Cheers to freedom.
Full Episode | EP 35 | How to Invest Tax-Free Using a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) with Scott Maurer
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Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023
39 min
On this encore episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, Seth is joined by Travis Hornsby, as they discuss student loans and the need for financial education in the traditional school system, so students can make informed decisions about their financial future. Travis is the founder of Student Loan Planner and is a student loan escape artist. He shares how you can optimize your repayment strategies for your six-figure student debt. Enjoy the episode!
“Don’t let student loans hold you back. Take the risk that you want to take now. . .it will make life worth living.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
How Travis left a corporate job at 25 and built a company to solve the student loan crisis
How to pay back your student debt in the most efficient way
Everything you need to know about the student loan forgiveness program
Student debt repayment for busy professionals, especially attorneys
Using the Refinancing Ladder Strategy to aggressively pay off student debt
Taking the proactive approach to take care of student debt
And so much more!
ABOUT | TRAVIS HORNSBY:
Travis Hornsby is a speaker and the founder of Student Loan Planner, which he launched after helping his physician wife navigate ridiculously complex student loan repayment decisions. To date, Student Loan Planner has consulted on over $1 billion in student debt. Travis is a chartered financial analyst and brings his background as a former bond trader trading billions of dollars. Trying to solve the student loan crisis brought him out of his first retirement at 25.
Travis brings that same intensity to analyzing the best repayment paths for graduate degree professionals with six figures of student debt. To date, he’s consulted on over $595 million in student debt personally, more than anyone else in the country.
FIND | TRAVIS HORNSBY:
Website: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/
Best banks to refinance your student loans: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/refinance-student-loans/
Student loan refinancing calculator: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/student-loan-refinance-calculator/
Top tips to save money with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): https://www.studentloanplanner.com/public-service-loan-forgiveness/
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Jan 6, 2023
Jan 6, 2023
43 min
Passive income is freedom.
Cheers to freedom.
Full Episode | EP 34 | HOW TO ASSESS THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF PASSIVE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES WITH ALISA FREUNDLICH
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Jan 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
45 min
On this encore episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, Seth is joined by Ken Van Liew as they talk about how you can stack, scale and supercharge your investment returns! Ken has built Manhattan skyscrapers, studied under Tony Robbins, and has been responsible for over a billion dollars of commercial real estate construction across dozens of projects that have forever changed the New York City skyline. Learn how you can put your money to work for you, rather than the other way around. Enjoy the episode!
“If you want to create any type of process mastery, you have to mirror and model, but if you don’t set a basis for measuring, you’re not going to get the result that you want.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
How Ken got into building Manhattan skyscrapers, the “apex” of commercial development
How to transition from W2 engineer to having your own projects
Why motivation and productivity are the keys to achieve long term success
Why work-life balance is completely unachievable
Discover the Modern Wealth Building Formula
Ken’s hot takes on the hottest investments in today’s and tomorrow’s market
And so much more!
ABOUT | KEN VAN LIEW:
Ken Van Liew started his professional career with a civil design engineering job, twins, and two master’s degrees, underpinned with a six-figure debt and a burning desire to serve others.
Ten years later, he cut the ribbon on the development of a 17-million-dollar, 72,000 square feet, 113-bed assisted living facility. He parlayed this success into a Staten Island waterfront development and began a mastery journey with Tony Robbins. Unfortunately, while attending a Tony Robbins event in Hawaii, his waterfront development was terminated due to the World Trade Center tragedies.
This moment gave Ken time to reflect on where he was, where he wanted to be, and the impact he wanted to have. Alongside the syndication and development of over a billion dollars of high-profile real estate investments, Ken created the Modern Wealth Building Formula as the fastest track to building wealth – a project that has empowered thousands of developers over the last 20 years.
Simply put, Ken is a titan in the world of real estate responsible for over a billion dollars of construction across dozens of projects and has forever changed the New York skyline. In addition, Ken regularly speaks on stages, including NYU Real Estate Institute and the College of Engineering at Rutgers University, and is a best-selling author. Ken is an unsung hero in the world of stage magic, has been married for over 30 years, and is the proud father of three talented and successful children.
FIND | KEN VAN LIEW:
Free 45-min Strategy Session: https://strategic.kenvanliew.com/
Free Book: https://my.kenvanliew.com/freebook
Website: www.kenvanliew.com
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Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022
2 min
Description: Why the ultra wealthy invest in real estate?
Cheers to freedom.
Full Episode | EP 29 | How Silicon Valley Turned Its Back On Wall Street To Invest In Main Street with Alex Kholodenko
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Dec 23, 2022
Dec 23, 2022
3 min
Are you in the pursuit of happiness?
Cheers to freedom.
Full Episode | EP 36 | How to Live Your Best Life by Welcoming Uncertainty with Open Arms with Nicole Mayer
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Dec 22, 2022
Dec 22, 2022
44 min
On this encore episode of the Passive Income Attorney podcast, Seth is joined by passive investing expert Lane Kawaoka as they talk about how having multiple streams of income allows you to have the flexibility and freedom to live on your own terms. Lane is a seasoned real estate investor who controls over 4,800 units. Frustrated by the wealth-building dogma of corporate America, he walked away from his W-2 engineering job, designed a life for himself through real estate, and now mentors other high-paying professionals how to do the same. Enjoy the episode!
“Success is a bunch of binary yes’s and no’s strung together in the right order.”
HIGHLIGHTS:Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:- Why commercial syndications and private equities are much more scalable than single-family investments- What Lane realized about his 401(k) that made him look into alternative investments and real estate - How to transition from a high-paying W-2 job to become a full time investor- How to create multiple streams of income to give you the freedom and flexibility you desire- Criteria you should consider with regards to the market and the type of asset- Indicators that you must watch out for when deciding whether or not to invest- How to turn your emergency fund into an opportunity fund- How to know who to trust when investing your hard earned cash- And so much more!
ABOUT | LANE KAWAOKA:Lane Kawaoka has been investing for over a decade and now controls 4,800+ units. As the owner of CrowdfundAloha.com, SimplePassiveCashflow.com, and ReiAloha.com, Lane is responsible for finding investment opportunities, analysis, and marketing. Lane obtained a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from the University of Washington. In addition to an analytical engineering background, Lane has real-world experience working as a project manager for over $250 million of capital construction projects in both the public and private sectors. Working as a high-paid professional in corporate America and frustrated by the traditional wealth-building dogma, Lane was compelled to inspire and mentor other working professionals via his Top-50 Investing podcast at SimplePassiveCashflow.com.
FIND | LANE KAWAOKA:Crowdfund Aloha: https://crowdfundaloha.com/Simple Passive Cashflow: https://simplepassivecashflow.com/REI Aloha: https://reialoha.com/Email: lane@simplepassivecashflow.com
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Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022
40 min
On this encore episode of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, Seth is joined by his friend and fellow passive income expert Chad Wittfeldt, as they talk about building your business around your life rather than the other way around. Inside this episode, you’ll learn how to live with purpose and with your end game in mind, so that you can choose the right passive income streams for you. Chad is an entrepreneur, master marketer, and real estate investor passionate about freedom, flexibility, and fun. Enjoy the show!
“Just be bold, be yourself, and just do what your gut tells you to do. All it takes is one or two wins from doing just that, and you’ll feel unstoppable.”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
Changing to an abundant mindset at an early age resulted from exposure to business owners
Using the Wall Street rule of time allocation to your advantage
How to be on the cutting edge of cryptocurrency investing
Designing a life according to your liking by having a business that can run on its own
How you can buy back your time and do the things you love
And so much more!
ABOUT | CHAD WITTFELDT:
Chad is an entrepreneur and a real estate investor. He started his entrepreneurial journey at a very young age. He quickly got started investing in equities and currency markets in his teens and later moved into real estate investments. While real estate has always been his interest, he didn’t know how to get into the market at the time effectively. So he put his skill set to use and has since syndicated over $30,000,000 in apartments.
This growth later spawned his marketing agency, where he serves other entrepreneurs by building their attraction-based marketing systems and automation. Today, Chad stays focused on his businesses, creating cash flow, and living a life they told him he couldn’t have.
FIND | CHAD WITTFELDT:
Website: www.chadwittfeldt.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chad.wittfeldt
CONNECT | SETH BRADLEY:
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Raise the Bar.
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 business (and life) on your own terms. Whether you’re scaling your first fund or breaking free from the golden handcuffs, you’re in the right place. Let’s go.





