The Best Ever CRE Show
Welcome to the Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily COMMERCIAL real estate podcast. Founded by Joe Fairless, a co-founder of Ashcroft Capital who went from buying $35,000 homes to controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets, the Best Ever CRE Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors who want to build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world.
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Show overview
The Best Ever CRE Show has been publishing since 2014, and across the 12 years since has built a catalogue of 4,238 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to over 2000 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence, with the show now in its 7th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 32 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 100 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Best Ever CRE.
From the publisher
Welcome to the Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily COMMERCIAL real estate podcast. Founded by Joe Fairless, a co-founder of Ashcroft Capital who went from buying $35,000 homes to controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets, the Best Ever CRE Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors who want to build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world. So if you want the real stories behind the good, the bad, and the worst ever deals — plus, insights into what really goes on in commercial real estate investing — you’re in the right place. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to uncover secrets and strategies YOU can use to become a better, more informed investor. This is the Best Ever CRE show. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com
Latest Episodes
View all 4,238 episodesJF 4236: Private Credit, Cannabis Real Estate and Yield Investing ft. Chris Reece
JF 4235: Fund Managers, Portfolio Deals and Capital Growth ft. George Salas
JF 4234: CRE Recession, Inflation Trends and Investment Strategy ft. Anna Kelley
JF 4233: Affordable Housing, Deal Flow and Mobile Home Park Strategy ft. Leo Young
JF 4232: Real Estate Debt Investing and Exploiting Inefficiencies in the Debt Markets ft. Fred Moskowitz
JF 4231: Economic trends, Market conditions, and Investment Opportunities in 2026 ft. John Chang
JF 4230: Ground Leases, Deal Discipline and CRE Longevity ft. John McNellis
JF 4229: Growing $20 Million Revenue E-commerce and Value-Driven Lead Magnets ft. Brent Neely
JF 4228: Leveraging Your Personality to Scale Your Business with Matt Faircloth
JF4227: RV Park Underwriting, Multiple Revenue Streams and Deal Analysis ft. Heather Blankenship
JF 4226: Building an Audience and Why Most Content Marketing Fails to Get Qualified Investors
JF 4225: Transforming traditional insurance, Stacking risk management, and How a Disruptive Insurance Model Could Save CRE Investors Millions, ft. Nicolas Lares
JF 4224: Supply and Demand, Bootstrapping Growth, Marketplace Strategy ft. Steve Taylor
JF 4223: Ratio Metrics, Lead Quality and Scaling Capital Raising with Richard McGirr
JF 4222: Preparing Your Business for AI Agents, CRM Systems and Data Strategy with Richard McGirr
JF 4221: From Federal Law Enforcement to Real Estate: A Journey of Transformation ft. Phil Boggia
JF 4220: The Surprising Shift in Real Estate Deal-Finding Post-2023 Crisis ft. Marcin Drozdz
JF 4219: Investing in Oregon Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide to Opportunities ft. Jerry Jones
Ep 4218JF 4218: Real Estate Strategies in a Changing Economy ft. John Chang
Matt Faircloth talks to John Chang, where he reveals why the recent slowdown in job creation isn’t just a blip but a signal of deeper underlying trends. You'll discover how headwinds like rising energy costs, war-related uncertainty, and shifts in policy impact real estate markets, especially multifamily. We break down the hidden consequences of slower employment, dwindling construction, and the critical importance of supply-demand dynamics in different regions. Plus, John shares forward-looking insights into how markets may become the prime playground for sharp investors willing to take calculated risks now, betting on long-term recovery and growth. John Chang Current role: Senior Vice President, National Director Research & Advisory Services of Marcus & Millichap Based in: Phoenix, Arizona Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchang/ https://www.marcusmillichap.com Visit trustetc.com/bestever for more info. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit www.tribevestisc.com for more info. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Podcast production done by Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 4217JF 4217: From Law to Construction: A Unique Journey ft. Matt McGovern
In this interview, Ash Patel speaks with Matt McGovern about the behind-the-scenes creation of his landmark project: transforming a 200,000-square-foot historic tower and theater complex in Topeka into a multifaceted masterpiece. Matt shares his strategic approach, detailing how he identified unique value-add opportunities and leveraged government incentives, including tax credits and opportunity zone funds. He explains how he structured deals that integrate development with ongoing operational revenue. Furthermore, Matt reveals the strategic mindset that enabled him to creatively negotiate, buy out partners, and align his construction background with ambitious real estate goals, all without relying on outside investors. Visit trustetc.com/bestever for more info. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit www.tribevestisc.com for more info. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Podcast production done by Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices