The Leadway Wealth Builders Podcast

#196: Learning Through Action

Learning through action is the best way to learn and here's a bit about my story...
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#195: My Goals for 2026 & Vivid Vision

In today's episode I break down what my 2026 goals look like and our co-created Vivid Vision me and my wife did.
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#194: 2025 In Review

Listen in as I break down how 2025 went for us...
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#193: Building The Future Of Real Estate Communities - Justin Sutton

What happens when discipline from the military meets real estate entrepreneurship? In this episode of the Leadway Wealth Builders Podcast, Chris sits down with Justin Sutton to unpack his journey from military service to the W-2 world — and eventually into full-time real estate investing alongside his wife, Annika.
Justin shares how bouncing between jobs ultimately led him to wholesaling real estate, the hard lessons learned through shifting market cycles, and how he and Annika found their stride by focusing on creative finance when high interest rates changed the game. Together, they built a growing real estate portfolio by adapting, staying disciplined, and leaning into strategies most investors overlook.
The conversation also dives into their newest venture, The Continental Community, where Justin and Annika help investors gain clarity, access the right tools, and scale their businesses with confidence.
🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ How Justin transitioned from the military and W-2 work into real estate✔️ Lessons learned from the ups and downs of wholesaling✔️ Why creative finance became their winning niche✔️ How they continued growing despite rising interest rates✔️ What The Continental Community offers investors looking to scale
Whether you’re navigating a tough market, exploring creative finance, or looking for structure and clarity in your real estate business, this episode delivers real-world insight and actionable perspective.
🔗 Listen now:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify📺 YouTube
💡 Follow for more real estate & wealth-building strategies:📲 TikTok: @chris.reichenbach📸 Instagram: @chris.reichenbach
💡 Connect with Justin📲 Instagram: @thecontinentalcommunity📸 Instagram: @therealjustinsutton
 
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#192: The Top 3 Books I Read In 2025

Check out these books...
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#191: From Retail to Real Estate: The Sales & Wholesaling Playbook - Kevin Riggi

In this episode of The Leadway Wealth Builders Podcast, Chris sits down with Kevin Riggi, founder of Fast Forward House Buyers, to unpack one of the most relatable and inspiring transitions in entrepreneurship — leaving a stable, six-figure corporate career to build a life of freedom in real estate.
Kevin spent 16 years at Wegmans Food Markets, climbing the ladder in retail management and corporate marketing. While the company shaped his customer service and leadership skills, he eventually felt boxed in by limited flexibility and a lack of fulfillment. That’s when a close friend who introduced him to the world of real estate wholesaling.
Kevin shares how he walked away from corporate security, took a significant pay cut, and dove into real estate as a lead manager, later taking on acquisition, disposition, and marketing roles. He breaks down the challenges he faced—like learning industry language, understanding the sales cycle, and building trust with sellers—and the skills from retail that allowed him to excel quickly.
We cover:✅ Kevin’s shift from retail management to real estate investing✅ Why he left a six-figure salary for freedom and fulfillment✅ How customer service and people skills translated into sales success✅ The step-by-step wholesaling sales process he uses today✅ Building rapport, asking the right questions, and creating win-win deals✅ How Kevin launched Fast Forward House Buyers in Charlotte✅ The systems he uses for leads, follow-up, and negotiations✅ What he’s doing to scale and leverage creative financing in the future
Whether you’re stuck in a corporate job, curious about wholesaling, or looking for a blueprint to start your own business, Kevin’s story is a masterclass in betting on yourself.
🎧 Tune in and learn how to turn experience, grit, and sales skills into a real estate business that works.
🔗 Listen to the episode now:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify📺 YouTube
💡 Follow for more real estate wealth-building tips:📲 TikTok: @chris.reichenbach📸 Instagram: @chris.reichenbach
💡 Get in touch with Kevin:📲 Phone: 704-610-6987📸 Instagram: @kevinriggi_buyshouses
Website - https://fastfwdhousebuyers.com/
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#190: Buy A Primary Home With No Bank

Check out this strategy...
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#189: Finding Hidden Deals In Today’s Market

Here's what I'm doing to find deals today...
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#188: How To Set Up And Accomplish Your 2026 Goals

Design your 2026 goals with this easy framework...
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#187: The Answer On ”How Do I Get Started?”

For any newbie getting started, answer these 3 questions...