{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bob Knakal Show","title":"From Broker to Investor & Building a CRE Empire Ft. StripMallGuy","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/98ee27c6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2517,"description":"In this episode, Bob sits down with Don Tepman, better known as StripMallGuy, one of the most influential voices in commercial real estate (CRE) with over 400,000 followers across social media. Discover how Don went from being a broker to a successful strip mall investor, and how he built a digital brand that’s reshaping the way people think about real estate investing.\nKey Takeaways:\nHow Don broke into real estate and built his first deals\nLessons from transitioning from broker to owner/operator\nThe power of personal brand in CRE investing\nWhy strip malls are still hidden goldmines\nSocial media growth strategies in the commercial space\n🔥 Whether you’re a real estate broker, investor, syndicator, or CRE enthusiast, this episode is packed with insight, authenticity, and inspiration.\nSubscribe now for more insider conversations from the leaders shaping commercial real estate.\n🔔 Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/bobknakalnyc\nLinkedIn:  / bobknakal  \nFacebook:  / bobknakalnyc  \nInstagram:   / bobknakalnyc  \nTwitter:   / bobknakal  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EhLUXFINptuh_TY54Wn2PI2ch8u8mgq3WOzBrzo_95M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NGY1/NTg4ZDllZDNmYjU5/ODhlNTQ5NThiMGNl/Yzg1OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}