The Fort - An Entrepreneurship Podcast
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#373 - Fernando De Leon - Founder & CEO @ Leon Capital Group
Fernando is the Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group, a diversified holding company that operates assets in the real estate, financial services, healthcare, and technology industries. Leon takes the lead in conceiving, developing, owning, and operating businesses through a family-holding structure that oversees $10 billion of its own private assets.
We discuss:
- Social Systems Entrepreneurship
- The Supply Chain of Money
- Building Leon Capital Group
- The State of the Market
Links
Leon Capital Group - www.leoncapitalgroup.com/
Fernando on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-de-leon/
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Fernando’s career and background
11:22 - The impact of Harvard
17:39 - Lessons from Goldman Sachs - The Supply Chain of Money
26:21 - Building credibility in a new city
30:03 - Experiences in the GFC
34:40 - Single Tenant Retail
38:57 - Building out a team
40:56 - Developing a formal growth strategy
43:15 - Partnering with Ross Perot
46:24 - The Healthcare thesis
56:39 - How do you decide what industries to buy into?
59:22 - Buying Crexi
01:03:24 - What’s your plan for the next decade?
01:05:28 - Investment Management
01:08:35 - The state of the market
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Stewardship Vs Ownership in Business - Pete Ochs - Founder @ Enterprise Stewardship
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Pete is the founder and chairman of Capital III, an impact investment company with investments in the US and Central America. Enterprise Stewardship is an initiative of Capital III that equips marketplace leaders with resources to transform their personal LIFE and business enterprises. During his four decades in business, he has invested in and operated companies in the energy, manufacturing, b...
Macro Overview of Industrial Real Estate - Jack Fraker - Global Head of Industrial @ Newmark
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Jack Fraker is President and Global Head of Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets for Newmark. He is responsible for driving Newmark’s industrial & logistics business, primarily capital markets but also leasing. Jack has personally completed over 1,800 industrial & logistics capital markets transactions totaling 1.5 billion square feet | $85 billion in more than 60 U.S. cities, Mexico, Europe,...
Make America Courageous Again - Paul Renner - Speaker, Florida House of Representatives - #370
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Paul Renner is a former Commander in the U.S. Navy, and was deployed in Operation Desert Storm as well as Afghanistan. We discuss: - Reclaiming American Institutions - The state of the U.S. Military - China, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and the Military Industrial Complex - Immigration - The Future of America Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:58 - How losing an election led to becoming speaker of the ho...
#369 - Craig Hall - Founder & Chairman @ Hall Group
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Craig Hall is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, vintner, and philanthropist who founded HALL Group in 1968 at age 18 with $4,000 saved from small ventures that began at age ten. HALL Group comprises diverse entities in real estate, lending, winemaking, and startup investments. We discuss: - Surviving the 80’s financial crisis - Building Frisco, TX - Building a wine business - The state of th...
Building & Investing in Oilfield Service Companies - Roe Patterson - Co-Founder @ Marauder - #368
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Roe Patterson is a 29-year Energy Industry veteran. He has worked in, owned, and operated multiple businesses across the energy spectrum. He owns and invests in numerous companies inside and outside the energy space, playing varying roles in each venture’s governance including CEO, Chairman of the Board, Board Member, and Board Adviser. His latest venture, ClearWell Dynamics, LLC, is now the 4t...
Fort Worth, TX is about to Explode with Growth - Robert Allen - CEO @ FWEDP
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Robert Allen is the President and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (FWEDP). A husband, father, and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Greg Abbott, Allen most recently served as President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC). His organization’s efforts have helped catapult Texas to a record-breaking number of Governor’s Cups as awarded by Site...
From Family Business to Industry Giant - Walt Reynolds - Former CEO @ The Reynolds Company - #366
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Walt Reynolds is a senior leader in the electrical supply industry with over 30 years of executive experience. In 1998, he became President of The Reynolds Company and drove its explosive growth over the next two and half decades. Under his leadership, the company became one of the largest independent electrical distribution companies in the United States with 34 locations across Texas and Sout...
In-Depth Analysis of the Current Real Estate Market - Mark Gibson - CEO @ JLL Capital Markets - #365
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Mark is currently the Chief Executive Officer of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. He also sits on JLL’s Global Capital Markets Board where he shares responsibility for the strategic direction, growth, and client activities of JLL’s global capital markets business. We discuss: - The state of Capital Markets - The FED and rate cuts - The performance of Office, Retail, Industrial, and Data Center as...
Getting Sober, Overcoming Trauma, & Winning - Chico West - #364
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Chico West is a LPC therapist, coach, and consultant. He works with on-site programs and for Construction companies and has a private practice with over 34 years of continuous sobriety. We discuss: - Common themes around addiction - Marriage - Therapy and Counseling in the C-Suite Links Chico West Counseling - chico-west.com/ Chico on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/chico-west-b424411b/ Topics: ...
Investing $100M+ in Dude Perfect - Jason Illian - GP & Co-Founder at Highmount Capital - #363
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Jason is the General Partner and Co-Founder of Highmount Capital, a unique investment firm focused on growth stage and middle market investments in transformative technology and other growth-related platforms. He is the former Managing Director and founding member of Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the venture and growth arm of Koch Industries, the largest privately-held company in the US w...
Developing The BEST Corporate Build-To-Suits in America - Steve Van Amburgh - CEO @ KDC - #362
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As the CEO of KDC, Steve Van Amburgh manages the firm’s strategic planning while coordinating new business development efforts. He also oversees KDC’s acquisition and development activities. Under his leadership, KDC completed over 154 corporate build-to-suit office and industrial projects valued at over $11 billion and totaling more than 37 million square feet. We discuss: - The process for de...
The Business and Future of College Athletics - Jeremiah Donati - Director of Athletics at TCU - #361
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Jeremiah Donati was appointed as TCU’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on December 11, 2017. Since his arrival at TCU in 2011, Donati has played a major role in enhancing the TCU student-athlete experience through donor-supported facility upgrades totaling nearly $500 million. During Donati’s tenure as athletics director, the Horned Frogs have won eight team national championships and 11 ...
Investing in Shopping Malls in Secondary/Tertiary Markets at 15-25% Cap Rates - Andy Weiner - #360
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Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital, started RockStep Capital Corporation in 1996. Weiner has built or acquired over 9 million square feet of shopping centers throughout the United States. Prior to founding RockStep Capital, Weiner served as Vice President of Operations for Weiner Stores, a chain of 159 family clothing stores with locations in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. We discus...
2008 GFC Stories, Restructuring, View on 2024 RE Market - Michael Levy - CEO @ Crow Holdings - #359
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Today’s episode is full of incredible career stories and deep market insights as we enter the second half of 2024. Michael Levy is the Chief Executive Officer of Crow Holdings where he is responsible for leading and overseeing the Company’s overall business strategy and activities. The firm’s operations include real estate investment management, real estate development, renewable and traditiona...
The Art of Building Award-Winning Master Planned Communities - Phillip Huffines - #358
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The Art of Building Award-Winning Master Planned Communities - Phillip Huffines - #358
The Greatest Land Assembler New York has Ever Seen - Dov Hertz - Founder @ DHPH - #357
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The Greatest Land Assembler New York has Ever Seen - Dov Hertz - Founder @ DHPH - #357
Tales From The Barnett Shale - Larry Brogdon - Partner @ Four Sevens Oil Company - #356
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Tales From The Barnett Shale - Larry Brogdon - Partner @ Four Sevens Oil Company - #356
Legal Best Practices & The Egoless Partnership - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - #355
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Legal Best Practices & The Egoless Partnership - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - #355
Strip Malls, Creating Value, Leasing, Twitter, Charlie Munger - Don Tepman (@StripMallGuy) - #354
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Strip Malls, Creating Value, Leasing, Twitter, Charlie Munger - Don Tepman (@StripMallGuy) - #354
Foster: How Fort Is Harnessing The Power of Advanced Data & Artificial Intelligence - #353
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Foster: How Fort Is Harnessing The Power of Advanced Data & Artificial Intelligence - #353
Fixing the Broken US Education System & Saving San Francisco - Ryan Delk - Founder @ Primer - #352
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Fixing the Broken US Education System & Saving San Francisco - Ryan Delk - Founder @ Primer - #352
Private Aviation 101 - Preston Holland - CCO @ FLYING Finance - #351
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Private Aviation 101 - Preston Holland - CCO @ FLYING Finance - #351
From $18k/Year Salary To Building A $300M Ecom Business - Mike Beckham - CEO @ Simple Modern - #350
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From $18k/Year Salary To Building A $300M Ecom Business - Mike Beckham - CEO @ Simple Modern - #350
How He Predicted The ‘08 Housing Market Crash (And Won BIG) - Mark Hart - Corriente Advisors #349
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How He Predicted The ‘08 Housing Market Crash (And Won BIG) - Mark Hart - Corriente Advisors #349
Meet The 30-Year-Old Who’s Sold $3.3B Of Miami Real Estate - Omar Morales - #348
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Meet The 30-Year-Old Who’s Sold $3.3B Of Miami Real Estate - Omar Morales - #348
How A Texas Cowgirl Became The Chairman Of JPMorgan Chase (DFW)
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How A Texas Cowgirl Became The Chairman Of JPMorgan Chase (DFW)
How Writing on the Internet can Change Your Life - David Perell - #346
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How Writing on the Internet can Change Your Life - David Perell - #346
#345 - Chuck Anderson - Co-Founder @ Bandera Ventures
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#345 - Chuck Anderson - Co-Founder @ Bandera Ventures
#344 - Creating 20% YoY Growth for 35+ years - Rusty Reid - CEO @ Higginbotham
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#344 - Creating 20% YoY Growth for 35 years - Rusty Reid - CEO @ Higginbotham

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @harveersidhu6550
    @harveersidhu6550 2 дні тому

    By far the best fort episode of 2024

  • @Nicole-n3v7m
    @Nicole-n3v7m 5 днів тому

    Dean severely hurt a close friend of mine with his judgmental and hurtful treatment of her within his church role. The effects have been catastrophic in her life. He took false information and ran with it without understanding the full context. It was unkind and prideful in his approach.

  • @bryannjuguna5775
    @bryannjuguna5775 6 днів тому

    This was really helpful. Keep up the good work!

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil 7 днів тому

    #### **1. Culture as the Foundation of Law:** - **Core Idea:** Culture precedes and shapes law, influencing societal norms and decisions. - **Examples:** - Fiction, art, and stories are mediums that shape societal values and perspectives. - Groups that do not engage in cultural dialogue risk being misrepresented or sidelined in societal narratives. - Conservatives, historically disengaged from cultural production, are realizing the repercussions, such as diminished influence on education and media narratives. #### **2. The Importance of Storytelling in Shaping Values:** - Fiction and storytelling create frameworks for understanding the world and influencing future generations. - A critique is made of conservatives abandoning cultural spaces like literature and film, leaving others to shape narratives that are often contrary to their values. - Examples of misrepresentation in cultural narratives include the term "rent-seeking" in economics being misunderstood or demonized in certain subcultures. #### **3. Economic and Political Insights:** - **Property Rights:** - Seen as a cornerstone of civilization, enabling investment and innovation. - A critique of high inheritance taxes or wealth redistribution proposals, as they could undermine generational knowledge and innovation. - **Rent-Seeking:** - The term is used to describe economic behaviors perceived as parasitic, like extracting value without contributing meaningfully. - The discussion highlights the importance of participating in cultural discourse to combat misconceptions about industries like real estate. #### **4. Artificial Intelligence (AI):** - AI is described as a powerful but misunderstood technology: - Current AI systems, such as large language models, mimic human language but lack true awareness or cognition. - Concerns are raised about centralized control of AI by elites, arguing for the importance of open-source alternatives. - The broader implications of AI on society include employment, economic structures, and the need to resist centralized control over technological innovation. #### **5. Dystopian vs. Utopian Futures:** - Contrasting visions of humanity’s future: - **Dystopian:** Focus on societal collapse, resource scarcity, and decline. - **Utopian:** Emphasis on exploration, innovation, and the expansion of human capabilities, such as space exploration and technological progress. - Criticism is leveled at cultural narratives that focus too heavily on dystopian scenarios, arguing they stifle hope and innovation. #### **6. Societal and Institutional Critiques:** - **Corruption and Elitism:** - Institutions like Hollywood, academia, and government are accused of being co-opted by elites pushing ideological agendas. - These elites are seen as promoting top-down control and stifling individual innovation and freedom. - **Deception as a Tool of Power:** - Many power structures rely on deception rather than force, reflecting a shift in how control is exerted. #### **7. Solutions and Strategies:** - **Cultural Engagement:** - Advocates for active participation in cultural dialogue, storytelling, and art to counterbalance prevailing narratives. - Encourages decentralization and grassroots innovation in technology and governance. - **Skepticism and Autonomy:** - Calls for skepticism of centralized authority and reliance on self-sufficiency, such as 3D printing, homeschooling, and local agriculture. #### **8. Misaligned Incentives and Greenwashing:** - Critiques of misaligned incentives in industries like energy, where profitable but inefficient solutions (e.g., solar roadways) receive government support. - Suggests nuclear energy as a straightforward yet underutilized solution due to regulatory and financial barriers.

  • @conradsarreal5984
    @conradsarreal5984 9 днів тому

    Chris, this is definitely one of the best conversations I’ve heard on your podcast. I agree with one of the other guys. We need a part two!

  • @metalgearrocketarm
    @metalgearrocketarm 11 днів тому

    Many of the companies listed in this podcast are crappy small independents that manage capital poorly. He is a scammer...

  • @thefreshfruitman
    @thefreshfruitman 13 днів тому

    This video deserves many thousands of views

  • @michaelburkelarkin6173
    @michaelburkelarkin6173 15 днів тому

    Great interview!

  • @maea344
    @maea344 15 днів тому

    OMG ! ... This interview is 🔥... Thank You for doing this !!

  • @jakehamann6029
    @jakehamann6029 15 днів тому

    This guy is probably the smartest person I’ve ever heard speak. I genuinely feel like he could do anything he wants in life. I would love to meet him 😂

  • @MindTheLongterm
    @MindTheLongterm 15 днів тому

    Great discussion. Need a part 2!

  • @danield8378
    @danield8378 15 днів тому

    I can tell this guy is a beast

  • @ur1min-45s
    @ur1min-45s 16 днів тому

    Devon eriksen speak on 0,75 speed by natural ; prb not naturally he learned to remind him self, very inspiring

  • @eazeyt1759
    @eazeyt1759 20 днів тому

    Too bad Republicans don’t respect American institutions. That’s why they had to a create a completely different set of them. They only want echo chambers, they can’t survive in a world of facts so they needed to create Fox News and all this alternative media. They cant stand up to real journalists, etc. because their policies fall flat on their face when you apply any intellectual pressure to it.

  • @isaiahfritz
    @isaiahfritz 21 день тому

    Purpose trust!!! Epic

  • @mrproptech
    @mrproptech 21 день тому

    Solid breakdown and love ReSeed! Nice work Chris Moses and Rhett

  • @industrialize
    @industrialize 21 день тому

    Great interview Chris! Enjoyed hearing Jack's thoughts on the market.

  • @Stewart5225
    @Stewart5225 22 дні тому

    Chris delivers the Goods! What an outstanding podcast. Thank you Roe for your insight. Respect

  • @Stewart5225
    @Stewart5225 24 дні тому

    Best Business Content on the internet. Chris is a Super Star

  • @ndukweobinna1258
    @ndukweobinna1258 28 днів тому

    Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.

    • @FreuleinBey
      @FreuleinBey 28 днів тому

      I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks.

    • @ndukweobinna1258
      @ndukweobinna1258 28 днів тому

      @@FreuleinBey Quitting may not be the best approach if you ask me. This is where an AI comes into the picture. I barely have time to trade myself as my job swallows up most of my time. *MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY*..

    • @FreuleinBey
      @FreuleinBey 28 днів тому

      @@ndukweobinna1258 Oh please I’d love that. Thanks!

    • @ndukweobinna1258
      @ndukweobinna1258 28 днів тому

      *MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY*

    • @ndukweobinna1258
      @ndukweobinna1258 28 днів тому

      Lookup with her name on the webpage.

  • @emamhossan3673
    @emamhossan3673 29 днів тому

    Excellent Podcast ❤

  • @Developer__comm
    @Developer__comm 29 днів тому

    As always, great content, Chris. Pete... fantastic delivery of some great life stories and lessons.

  • @jewelmarkess
    @jewelmarkess Місяць тому

    Are you going to tell the same thing to people who lost money at fintechs after Synapse bankruptcy?

  • @moshemiller6823
    @moshemiller6823 Місяць тому

    How does this only have 187 views.

  • @rinaldosorgenti6369
    @rinaldosorgenti6369 Місяць тому

    Very important what you said at min. 1:02: "follow the money ..."! When the world wake up from that huge speculation and illusion of being able to drive climate? Hoping soon.

  • @rinaldosorgenti6369
    @rinaldosorgenti6369 Місяць тому

    Just a note on what commented at min. 43: Moving away from COAL to Nat. GAS do not reduce the C O2 finger print overrall. This because it would be "logical" to add and include the "pre-combustion" emissions from both fuels, to the usually considered "post-combustion" emissions (at ime of the fuel combustion, only!). What really matter should be efficiency of the modern Power Plants burning Coal or Nat. Gas., which would provide affordable and reliable electricity always and particularly when needed!

  • @brucehecht4984
    @brucehecht4984 Місяць тому

    Excellent!

  • @mattp1913
    @mattp1913 Місяць тому

    Fomo is not a great reason to buy an expensive asset class IMO

  • @brucehecht4984
    @brucehecht4984 Місяць тому

    Excellent.

  • @HoustonAreaLandBroker
    @HoustonAreaLandBroker Місяць тому

    Great info. Wonder what the commission is on a $1 billion or $5 billion deal?

  • @Themaindiscourse
    @Themaindiscourse Місяць тому

    Autism is not a mental illness

  • @wellnesssakshi
    @wellnesssakshi Місяць тому

    wow love the insights thank you for this :)

  • @suzeyalofschwartz
    @suzeyalofschwartz Місяць тому

    Great interview!

  • @Chris-ue6zq
    @Chris-ue6zq Місяць тому

    awesome content

  • @PepeNuclear
    @PepeNuclear Місяць тому

    Incredible interview. The details of not only the success but the struggles and the pitfalls of overleveraging. Host did great letting him speak as well.

  • @ukguitaryogi2888
    @ukguitaryogi2888 Місяць тому

    what were the 2 companies he mentioned earlier on as being hated

  • @jayshafiee2413
    @jayshafiee2413 Місяць тому

    Awesome Podcast this is a very smart man!! BMPI mind blowing stuff!!!!

  • @12496k
    @12496k Місяць тому

    💫

  • @joet3283
    @joet3283 Місяць тому

    Walkable debt…. Once you agree to taking the note…. They send you an agreement with less than reasonable terms to see if they can get away with it. If they do… they will flip the property and walk your debt to another property… where they will not pay your balloon at balloon time.

  • @joet3283
    @joet3283 Місяць тому

    Basically you wont get you balloon at balloon time…

  • @joet3283
    @joet3283 Місяць тому

    You pay the tax on the principal in the year you receive it, spreading out the tax liability. The benefits would be limited if the seller is a high income earner.

  • @mandyrose5822
    @mandyrose5822 2 місяці тому

    What's an elbow?

  • @alicebby
    @alicebby 2 місяці тому

    Rip to my older brother someone the world never had never will deserve .

  • @diazartistry9632
    @diazartistry9632 2 місяці тому

    Darwin Homes has there website on point as being user friendly, but they really under value having a property manager. They have a team of customers services to answer call, but they can't address any issues. So resident are frustrated. I think outside of collecting payments , they lack transparency or maintaining a relationship with residence.

  • @mattp1913
    @mattp1913 2 місяці тому

    love this guy and so proud to be a florida resident with clear minded leaders like this

  • @Stewart5225
    @Stewart5225 2 місяці тому

    Chris delivers the best Business Content out there! Vince was fantastic. Respect

  • @mikewilkins2030
    @mikewilkins2030 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the talk! Dealing with it now!

  • @tarheel181
    @tarheel181 2 місяці тому

    Timing the Real Estate Market by Craig Hall is an all time classic. Craig is a class act and a generous guy. Thanks Chris!

    • @AnthonyRussell-w8l
      @AnthonyRussell-w8l Місяць тому

      I have the same book. It's coming in handy at the moment. Great interview with a legend.

    • @tarheel181
      @tarheel181 Місяць тому

      @@AnthonyRussell-w8l Craig is a total baller. When I lived in Dallas, his secretary / aide offered his conference room as a place for us to meet. Despite his money / status, he is a very low key guy.

  • @brucehecht4984
    @brucehecht4984 2 місяці тому

    Excellent!

  • @_tyler-_-
    @_tyler-_- 2 місяці тому

    Bro is out here asking all the right questions. Great interview!