Hilarious comedians Andre D Thompson & Dave Temple join Zac Amico this week for another October spook-tacular! Follow us to the fairgrounds for this festival full of frights, a freaky Frankenstein, and four friends fighting for their life! It's none other than The Funhouse from 1981, directed by Tobe Hooper! Original Air Date: 10/18/24 Support Our …

Comedians and roast battle icons Sarah Barnitt & Dan Wickes join Zac Amico this week for a spooky throwback to an 80's TV movie classic! Getting acclimated to their new suburban home becomes complicated for the Winslow family, as Matt (Robert Urich) begins to suspect things are not as pleasant as they appear. Wes Craven puts the cult in 'cult class…

Jim Norton, T.J. Miller, and stalwart guests Chris Faga, Ryan Shaner, Sidney Gantt, Tim Butterly, & Mike Rainey join Zac Amico LIVE from SKANKFEST: Vegas Attacks! for an epic comedic commentary on the perfect movie merger between space travel and clowning around: Killer Klowns from Outer Space! Original Air Date: 10/04/24 --------------------------…

Comedians Wolfgang Hunter & Roey Rozen join Zac Amico this week for a cerebral ceremony of catastrophic proportions. It's man versus machine as Rex Martin (Bill Pullman) tows the line between reality and insanity, as he fights to retain his brain and fend off a maniacal corporation. Strap in your skull, it's none other than Brain Dead from 1990, di…

Comedy, wrestling, & low-budget horror collide this week as Casanova Valentine & Pete Angelo join Zac Amico for a birthday blast! Alternatively known as 'The Captives' this film follows Sandy (Emily Haack) and her unconventional methods of vengeance against the sexual predators of her past. Shot in only 8 days and banned in Germany, it's none other…

Hysterical comedians and friends Dru Montana, James Moss, & Derek Humphrey join Zac Amico this week for a necessary shot of shot-on-video horror! Two clerks at a local video store encounter a mistakenly returned video that will change their lives for the worst, and forever. Packed with nostalgia, mustaches, and... an Italian vampire? It's none othe…

Hilarious comedians Toby McMullen & Tristan Bowling join Zac Amico this week for the ever rare treat of a great movie! Revered scientist on the cutting edge of skin repair technology, Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson) is pressured by mob members before being burned alive and left for dead. Follow this exciting tale of revenge from beyond the grave, as …

Ari Shaffir, Chris Faga, & Che Durena join Zac Amico this week as esteemed guests and stalwarts alike, for a spectacular 300th EPISODE of Zac Amico's Midnight Spook Show! The Toxic Avenger returns for the only sequel that matters, to wrangle and avenge a very special school that fell victim to violence, all while trying to impregnate his lovely bli…

Beloved Philly comedians TaTa Sherise & Ryan Shaner join Zac Amico this week for one of the weirdest and most winding watches ever! Maniacally mashing up a bank robbery, body horror, a big budget, and barks turned boy toys, this movie also boasts some star performances by horror icons Robert Englund & Doug Bradley. Spiraling out of control from Spa…

Brothers from other mothers Crack Amico & Chris Faga join Zac Amico this week for a super special family episode! Mario Mario (Bob Hoskins) & Luigi Mario (John Leguizamo) find themselves in a subterranean parallel dimension, where King Koopa (Dennis Hopper) and his minions have captured one lovely Daisy and her magical meteorite, intent on taking o…

Hysterical comedians Mike Rainey & Jim Gillespie join Zac Amico this week for another freaky foray into a fantastic and frightening film! Packed with everything besides rabies and grannies, two aunts become possessed by an ancient curse and proceed to wreak havoc on the hostages trapped in the confines of a cavernous castle. It's none other than Ra…

Hilarious comedians Peter Angelo & Tim McLaughlin join Zac Amico this week for an unbelievable invasion from above! Complete with lasers, explosions, pool parties, and tasteful romance, this film delivers on multiple galactic levels. Gather 'round as these ill-prepared townsfolk make an attempt to put the night moves on none other than the Nightbea…

Hilarious comedians JP McDade & Harris Alterman join Zac Amico this week for an international terror turned intergalactic, as they explore a staple space-bound sequel in this famous horror movie franchise! With a sprawling cast of various humanoids, this film has no shame in its parodied humors and tropes. From powerful princesses to laser swords a…

GaS Now hosts Natalie DeCicco & Blind Mike join Zac Amico this week for a woofin' good time! Thru the marvels of modern dating, a young and hopeful student Sigrid discovers the promise of being with millionaire heir Christian, and his unique pet dog, Frank. And on a road trip to an isolated cabin, the veil quickly begins to fade on this mysterious …

Comedians Hannah Roeschlein & Mac Arthur join Zac Amico this week for one catty good time in a hairy situation! The product of seven years in the making, this anxiety-inducing rollercoaster of real-life interactions with wild cats is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Featuring the famed Togar the lion (previously owned by Anton Lavey), and…

In this episode we flipped the script and interviewed BTB Co-Host Dan McMullen. It is certain that a lifestyle advantage of being a teacher is having the summer months off. Many teachers take advantage of this and spend time lakeside at a family cottage. In this episode, Dan shares how he is helping cottagers navigate the new realities of cottage o…

Lifestyle Design is not only about finances, but also about experiencing a life of freedom by trying to mitigate the unavoidable stresses in our lives. Teachers who are part of the "sandwich generation" are often handling the responsibilities of their children and aging parents. In this episode, Anuja tells about the ways in which she is working wi…

Gabrielle McGill is a Teacher in York Region , and serves as a Head of a Guidance Department in a Secondary School. Gabrielle bought her first property in the early 2000s and after learning the benefits that comes with owning property, she continued as an investor since. During COVID, this busy mom of two boys was inspired to dive into real estate …

Adam Buchnea attended summer camps as a kid and worked at them before becoming an Ontario teacher. He loved working with younger people and helping them develop In 2013, he and another Phys-Ed colleague turned their passion into a camp they named Rouge Valley Sports Camp. They now have multiple locations running and train and employ many counsellor…

**** Follow us on Instagram and join our community on Facebook We are always looking for new guests from across the country. Do you know an educator who is on a journey of intentional lifestyle design and financial freedom outside the classroom? If so, email us at beyondthebellteachers@gmail.com Connect with us: Anuja: anuja@anujapereira.com Dan: d…

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the world of investments with the expertise of Chris Molder, a seasoned mortgage broker and Exempt Market Dealing Representative. Chris breaks down the complex differences between exempt and public markets, illuminating how educators can leverage these insights to grow their wealth. Discover the advantages …

Peter Lount is committed to building processes and collaborations that bring a massive reduction to tax exposure for entrepreneurs & investors. The outcome is greater momentum and control to clients goals while building a true legacy aligned to family values and principles - all while not having to decide between spending a dollar now or saving for…

Pura Vida. The Pure Life. Rob Break had a successful real estate career in Peterborough when he moved his young family to Costa Rica. Since then, Rob has learned much about the country and continues to work in real estate as an agent with KRAIN Luxury Real Estate. He has also helped facilitate purchases for Canadians wanting to invest in Costa Rica…

For new or seasoned investors who want to avoid dealing with "tenants and toilets", but want to benefit from the appreciation real estate can offer, the Rent to Own investing strategy could fit the bill. In this episode, we sit down with David Pereira, of Rent to Grow Homes to learn about the structure of an RTO deal, the ways it can be Win-Win for…

We are launching a series of interviews with EXPERTS. Where better to start than to talk mortgages with an experienced broker? Lorne Andrews, of Dominion Lending is featured in this episode and allows to us to learn more about the ins and outs of borrowing. In this episode, we discuss The reasons teachers are appealing to lenders The differences be…

In the final part of our Buying a Rental Property Crash Course, we dive into maintaining your property, refinancing options, and exit strategies, If you have just finding us, head back to Episode 13 for the beginning of our four-part series. As always, reach out to either of us if you have questions or comments! **** Follow us on Instagram and join…

One of the biggest hurdles to folks wanting to jump into real estate investment is TENTANTS. You may have read the horror story headlines of renters refusing to vacate, or have an uncle with an experience with a nightmare tenant. The reality is - this does not need to stop you. A huge percentage of landlords have never run into the these issues. Th…

Check out this episode as we discuss the ACTION steps of getting into a buy and hold investment Making important decisions (location, max price point, vacant/tenanted properties, level of upfront repair, etc) The Numbers: How to analyze a deal by estimating rents and expenses Thinking about future potential Making the Offer: Considerations in buyin…

If you've made it this far into our episodes and are ready to take the plunge into investing - we are giving you a 3-part crash course on buying your first rental property. In this episode we answer these questions: What are the three ways I make money with a buy and hold investment property? How much money do I need? Where do I get the money from?…

Iain Durk starting diving deep into the way money functions when he witnessed the impact of the pandemic on the world's financial systems. Fascinated with the decentralized nature of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, he has joined an active community of like-minded individuals. In this episode, we sit down with Iain to learn more about his belief in this…

Ron Esteban has a history of diving deep into new things - both in his teaching career and outside the classroom. Nearly two decades ago, he was inspired by some senior teachers in his department to started investing in real estate where he experienced some solid success. Fast forwarding to COVID, he was inspired to immerse himself in the world of …

Judy Stewart is a seasoned teacher with the York District School Board. She has been holding onto a great idea for a business since she was 10 years old - and never took steps to make it a reality. During the pandemic, Judy finally took some action and has since built a business that has had success and is scaling at great pace. All this - with no …

JT Tsui is from Markham Ontario where he lives with his wife and two children. After 15 years in the classroom, he left teaching where he was a High School Phys-ed teacher to pursue his passion in helping people outside the classroom. He serves clients as a personal and professional coach - centered around Bob Proctors teachings “Thinking Into Resu…

Anuja Pereira was a teacher for 17 years and a Department Head in Alternative Programs and Student Success with the Peel District School Board. She lives in Mississauga with her husband and two daughters. In this episode, Anuja talks about having a very risk-averse mindset and her fear of investing in real estate. By getting educated, taking some a…

Meet your HOST - Part 1 Dan McMullen is a teacher in the York Region District School Board and lives in Whitby, Ontario with his wife and 3 children. Dan really started to focus on lifestyle design in 2019, as he bought is first student rental. This first purchase set the stage for consistent action taking ever since. During this episode he discuss…

Cyrus Gazdar has taught with the Peel District School Board for the past 24 years and is nearing the end of his successful career. In 2017, he bought his first investment property - once he realized that the amount he would earn from his pension would not be enough to cover the lifestyle he planned to have after teaching. Since then, he has bought …

Susan Sun has been a teacher with the York Region District School Board since 2012. At the start of her teaching career she always had additional income streams to supplement the starting salary of a teacher. As her career progressed she began looking for additional ways to create the life she’s always envisioned. Susan got her real estate license …

Scott Wilson lives in Markham, Ontario with his wife and two sons. He has been teaching since 2004 with the York Region District School Board. Scott's journey on creating passive income and lifestyle design began back in 2015, when he started investing in real estate, specifically in Hamilton, Ontario. At one point in time, Scott held as many as si…

21 Projects and $1.3Billion in 4 Years In this interview, Andrew Young, the founder and CEO of NorthRock Companies, shares his journey in the real estate industry, starting from his false start in the space to building a substantial portfolio of over 6,000 units and a billion dollars in acquisitions in just a few years. He talks about the challenge…

Mark Molder is a seasoned teacher with the Halton District School Board whose first experience with real estate investing in the early 2000s was not a good one. As a result, he avoided it for years, until he surrounded himself with the right people and has since experienced a lot of success with owning rental houses. His math background has also le…

$4 Billion in AUM, Raising $474 Million in One Year, Building an Elite Organization Starting a real estate business is challenging, but with the right advice and support, it can be a rewarding experience. In this episode, I speak with Don Wenner, the founder of DLP Real Estate Capital and the author of a new book entitled “Building an Elite Organiz…

13 Deals & $400 Million in AUM in 4 Years, Integrating Property Management, Strategies for Navigating 2023 Are you looking to transition into real estate investing but don't know where to start? Today's guest Sam Rust is a managing partner at Life Bridge Capital and a full-time investor in commercial real estate. Sam graduated from Thomas Edison St…

In this episode, Dan and Anuja discuss some of the common financial questions that might be plaguing some Canadian teachers. The 2 big ones: 1. Do I have enough right now? 2. Will I have enough later? Dig into some of the things that might be holding you back: consider the hurdles of mindset and knowledge. They then take a look at the solution and …

In this episode, Dan and Anuja talk about the importance of defining goals - both short term and long term. What do you want your life to look like today? in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years? After hearing this, you should be able to answer the question: "What is your WHY?" **** Follow us on Instagram and join our community on Facebook We are always loo…

21 Projects & 1.5B in Acquisitions; Ground Up Multifamily Development; Opportunity Zones; Transition from Broker to Developer For many brokers, transitioning into investing can be a natural career progression, but it may be difficult to take the first step. In today's episode, I talk with Ryan Tobias, a Founding Partner at Triad Real Estate Partner…

In this episode of the "The Lead Sponsor" podcast, Andy McMullen, Managing Partner at Legacy Acquisitions, explores the benefits of Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments. BTR is a new concept in the real estate world, where purpose-built rental properties are designed to provide long-term, high-quality housing to tenants. Andy walks us through how legac…

Dan oversees all aspects of the Progress Realty Partners’ Based out of New Jersey, operations, including investment strategy, asset management and tenant negotiations. June 2019, 7 Properties, 220MM Total 70 Lead sponsor. Show Highlights: Business Overview Yield Driven Private Equity Firm Industrial, Retail Centers, Multiamily East Coast, Demograph…

Brian C. Adams is the President and Founder of Excelsior Capital, Based out of Nashville TN. Excelsior is a private equity firm that has acquired over 65 Total Projects worth over $450M in Acquisition Value Show Highlights: Business Overview Syndication Model versus Fund Model Type of assets they focus on. How his leadership team is structured Mark…

Bruce Fraser is a former hedge fund manager who, after trading to all-time highs during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, directed his attention to building a portfolio of hard assets. Bruce has been a full-time entrepreneur and investor fiduciary since 2000. He oversees the management of approximately $750M in investor assets. He has overseen over o…

Rob is a Principal at Lone Star Capital where he oversees acquisitions and capital markets for the firm and has acquired over $350M of multifamily real estate. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting, The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifam…