Life in Focus

About Life in Focus

Life in Focus is your go-to real estate and business podcast based in the Tampa Bay Area, but including topics and advice relevant to Florida. On each episode we host guests who have bought, sold, rented, or invested in properties. From experienced landlords, investors, and real estate agents to lenders and skilled tradespeople, we cover every aspect of the real estate industry. Additionally, we interview small business owners to provide insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to grow or start their ventures.

Publisher

Ben Tate

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Oct 2023

Latest episode

17 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jun 2025

   From D1 Scholarship to Entrepreneur | Kalvin Cline | Life In Focus Ep. 32

   Kalvin Cline shares his journey from a D1 scholarship athlete to a successful entrepreneur, discussing valuable lessons learned on the field that now shape his real estate career and college recruiting solutions in this interview.

2. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Brooklyn vs. Florida: Teacher's Life, Costs & Family | Fred Porter | Life In Focus Ep. 31

   Educator Fred Porter compares teaching in Florida and New York, revealing insights into educational philosophies, urban living costs, and work-life balance in this interview.

3. 

   2 Apr 2025

   From Property Management to Hard Money Lending: RE Investing | Jared Prevost | Life in Focus Ep. 30

   Join us as we dive into the journey of a real estate veteran who transitioned from property management to becoming a powerhouse hard money lender, closing over 56 loans and $16.9 million in volume in the past year. Discover how financial modeling for a boutique development firm shaped their investing approach, and hear hard-earned lessons from flipping houses—including one deal that lost money. In this episode, we explore key tactics for managing tenants and maintenance costs on a tight budget, adapting lending strategies to rising interest rates, and spotting red flags in borrowers. Get expert advice for fix-and-flip investors facing higher borrowing costs, tips for starting in real estate with limited capital, and insights on the role of education in success. Learn about ‘The Flipside’ newsletter, the Tampa Bay Investor’s Initiative (TBII) meetups, and creative deal structures thriving in today’s high-interest market. Plus, find out which real estate investments are poised to shine, common mistakes to avoid, and the most exciting projects in Tampa Bay. Want to connect for a deal or join the next TBII meetup? All that and more in this must-watch episode for aspiring and seasoned investors alike!

Who has been a guest on Life in Focus

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kalvin Cline
• Fred Porter
• Alejandro Buitrago

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

740

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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