Real Returns

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S9E6 - Stephanie Puryear Helling | Why The Best Teams Build Instead of Fix

October 15, 2026

In this episode of Real Returns, Andrew sits down with Stephanie Puryear Helling, an international keynote speaker, executive coach, author, and founder of SPH Services. After more than 20 years leading learning and development inside a global multifamily organization, Stephanie explains why the best teams are built on strengths instead of fixes, and how tools like DISC, CliftonStrengths, and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team show leaders what's really happening inside their companies. She and ...

S9E5 - Isaac Carter | Lead the Market, Don't Chase It

October 07, 2026

In this episode of Real Returns, Andrew sits down with Isaac Carter, CEO of Contollo Consulting, a technology entrepreneur with more than 25 years in data architecture, software, and business transformation. Isaac explains why founders who lead with their own voice stand out in an AI-saturated market, and how free 10-minute interviews with 62 founders at DFW Startup Week doubled as market research. He and Andrew also get into why leading with value beats leading with the ask. Timestamps: 00:0...

S9E4 - Vicky Schiff | Private Credit and Loan to Cost Investing

September 30, 2026

In this episode of Real Returns, Andrew sits down with Vicky Schiff, CEO and founder of Avrio Clean Fund and a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded six firms over three decades in real estate. Vicki breaks down how private credit actually works, from senior loans and stretch senior proceeds to the debt yield math lenders use to protect their basis. She and Andrew also dig into why the recent private credit "exodus" headlines are mostly a corporate credit story, how construction cost overrun...

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The publicly listed emails for Real Returns: contact@birgo.com and areichert@birgo.com.

How many listeners does Real Returns have?

Podseeker estimates Real Returns reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Real Returns?

Real Returns typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, investors, economists, advisors, and other established professionals with demonstrable expertise, operating experience, or a meaningful perspective on business, investing, real estate, or purposeful impact. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a company; Built or advised businesses through significant growth; Raised or managed substantial capital. Recent guests include Joe Cardosi, Kevin Morris, and Jay Parsons.

How hard is it to get booked on Real Returns?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Real Returns cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Investing, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, and Impact Investing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.