The Breakthrough with Stephen Husted

About The Breakthrough with Stephen Husted

Welcome to The Breakthrough with Stephen Husted, the show that takes you behind the scenes with successful entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and other movers and shakers in the business world. In each episode, we'll sit down with our guests to explore their personal and professional journeys, including the challenges they've faced, the breakthrough moments that propelled them to success, and the strategies and tactics they've used to get there. Get inspired by new ideas and strategies and get to know our guests on a deeper level.

Publisher

Stephen Husted

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2023

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 93 episodes have a transcript.

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   30 Oct 2026

   EP 93: How This Couple Divides Work, Money, and Real Estate Decisions | Ryan and Leah Slicer

   What does it take to build wealth through real estate while raising a family, managing careers, and navigating the risks of investing? In this episode, I sit down with Ryan and Leah, a husband-and-wife team who began their real estate journey by renovating their own homes before purchasing their first investment property in 2018. What started as a way to improve their finances gradually grew into a portfolio that includes rental properties, flips, and short-term rentals. Ryan and Leah share how their early projects helped them pay off student loans, attract investment partners, and create opportunities they once thought were out of reach. They also open up about the challenges, including working exhausting hours, balancing their responsibilities as parents, and losing $60,000 on a deal they purchased without personally walking through the property. We also discuss why they have become more selective about flipping houses, how they divide responsibilities based on their individual strengths, and why knowing when to pause can be just as important as knowing when to take action. Stephen and Ryan and Leah talked about: 📌How renovating their first home sparked their interest in real estate 📌Turning profits from home renovations into investment opportunities 📌Buying their first investment property in 2018 📌How the BRRRR strategy influenced their investing journey 📌The challenges of flipping houses while raising three children📌How they divide responsibilities based on their individual strengths📌Investing in rental properties and short-term rentals📌What they learned from losing $60,000 on a deal 📌Why they have slowed down their house-flipping business 📌Balancing business growth, marriage, and family life 📌Why new investors should take action before they know everything 📌Why hiring your weaknesses can help you focus on your strengths Ryan and Leah's story is a reminder that building wealth isn't always a straight line. Some decisions create opportunities, others teach expensive lessons, and sometimes the best move is to wait for the right deal. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed to the channel, left a comment, and shared this episode with someone who might find it valuable. Find Ryan & Leah‘s IG here: https://www.instagram.com/iflippingloveyou/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/iflippingloveyou/?hl=en) Ryan Slicer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rslicer/?isSelfProfile=false (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rslicer/?isSelfProfile=false) Leah Slicer: https://www.facebook.com/iflippingloveyou/ (https://www.facebook.com/iflippingloveyou/) Follow Stephen on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/ (https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/) ⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/)⁠⁠Follow our Podcast on IG:⁠ ⁠@thebreakthrough.podcast⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/thebreakthrough.podcast/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) Connect on LinkedIn:⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/%E2%81%A0) and YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA)

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   23 Oct 2026

   EP 92: How to Reduce Vacancies and Protect Your Rental Income | Daniel Bell

   Property management can make or break a rental property's profitability. From setting the right rental price to keeping vacancies low and managing maintenance costs, the small decisions can have a major impact on an investor's bottom line. In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Bell, founder of Stonebrook Properties, to discuss what effective property management looks like and what rental property investors should watch out for when choosing a management company. Daniel shares his journey from college athletics and car sales into real estate wholesaling before building a property management business overseeing approximately 410 units across East Tennessee. We discuss why overpricing a rental can lead to lost income, how property managers can prepare for tenant turnover, and why investors need to pay close attention to maintenance expenses and communication. We also get into the systems Daniel uses to track upcoming vacancies, manage late rent payments, communicate with landlords, and keep rental portfolios running smoothly. Stephen and Daniel talked about: 📌Building a property management business from the ground up 📌Why rental pricing can make or break your cash flow 📌How vacancies quietly reduce rental income 📌Self-guided rental tours versus in-person leasing 📌Marketing rental properties and generating more showings 📌The hidden costs of lawn care, trees, and property maintenance 📌What investors should know about in-house maintenance teams 📌The staff-to-unit ratio every investor should ask about 📌How monthly lease renewal meetings help prevent vacancies📌Tracking late rent payments and communicating with landlords 📌Choosing a property manager who can scale without sacrificing service If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed to the channel, left a comment, and shared this episode with someone who might find it valuable. Find Daniel‘s IG here: https://www.instagram.com/propmanagerdan/ (https://www.instagram.com/propmanagerdan/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bell-realtor/?isSelfProfile=false (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bell-realtor/?isSelfProfile=false) Follow Stephen on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/ (https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/) ⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/)⁠⁠Follow our Podcast on IG:⁠ ⁠@thebreakthrough.podcast⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/thebreakthrough.podcast/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) Connect on LinkedIn:⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/%E2%81%A0) and YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA)

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   16 Oct 2026

   EP 91: How to Find Better Rental Property Deals in Today's Market | Marc Rice

   A rental property can look like a great investment on paper, but the real test comes when you start managing it. I sit down with Marc Rice, an investor-friendly real estate agent based in Columbus, Ohio, to discuss what investors should consider before buying rental properties and why chasing high cash flow can sometimes backfire. Marc works with investors, many of whom live outside Ohio, who want to build wealth through real estate. He explains how tenant turnover, vacancies, evictions, repairs, and property management costs can eat into projected returns, especially in lower-priced neighborhoods. We also discuss how investors can evaluate neighborhoods, set realistic rental expectations, and decide whether strategies like BRRRR, short-term rentals, mid-term rentals, or co-living make sense for their goals. Marc shares his perspective on the Columbus market, why investors need to be more selective with deals, and how he got started in real estate after graduating from Ohio State University. He also talks about his 60-acre campground project in Asheville, North Carolina, and how real estate can become a way to pursue bigger personal goals. Stephen and Marc talked about: 📌 Why high cash flow doesn't always mean a good investmen 📌 The hidden costs of tenant turnover and evictions 📌 Choosing between B-class and C-class neighborhoods 📌 Setting realistic rental prices 📌 Tenant screening and property management 📌 The BRRRR strategy in today's market 📌 Interest rates and refinancing challenges 📌 Short-term, mid-term, and co-living rental strategies 📌How to evaluate neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio 📌Why local market knowledge matters 📌House hacking and buying a first investment property 📌Building wealth through real estate One important takeaway from this conversation is that buying a property is only the beginning. Investors need to understand the neighborhood, the tenant pool, the management requirements, and the costs that may not appear in their initial calculations. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed to the channel, left a comment, and shared this episode with someone who might find it valuable. Find Marc‘s IG here: https://www.instagram.com/marcricerealestate/ (https://www.instagram.com/marcricerealestate/)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrice/?isSelfProfile=false (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrice/?isSelfProfile=false) Follow Stephen on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/ (https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/) ⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/)⁠⁠Follow our Podcast on IG:⁠ ⁠@thebreakthrough.podcast (https://www.instagram.com/thebreakthrough.podcast/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D) ⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/thebreakthrough.podcast/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D)Connect on LinkedIn:⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/%E2%81%A0) and YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA)

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EP 70: How to Get Clients Using Content Creation in 2026 with Thomas Smith

Published 30 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It always drives retention. It's so true. And it's funny when you talk about interest based on like TikTok, one minute I'm watching a lady garden and the next minute I'm watching this guy talking about fishy and then I'm like, how the heck did I end up here? You know what I mean, like what is going on? But you know what, a lot of it what it comes down to and I think this is something for people that want to start to shoot is the ones who I feel like are just really authentic in themselves and they just don't know much. They're talking about what they're talking about. They're putting out as if they were talking to a friend. […]

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