The Paul Morris Podcast

Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. Today I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Michael Lazerow to break down what it really takes to build companies that scale—from the early days of the internet to billion-dollar exits and the rise of AI. Michael shares the hard lessons behind launching golf.com, building and selling Buddy Media to Salesforce, and why timing, demand, and storytelling matter more than technology alone. If you’re building a business, investing in the future, or trying to understand where AI and entrepreneurship are headed next, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can use right now.

*Michael Lazerow*
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lazerow/
Website: https://kassandmike.com/

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*Presented by Entrepreneur Media & Money News Network*
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Meet Mike and Cass
00:01:09 Marriage and the Book
00:03:52 Entrepreneurship Origins
00:05:51 Golfcom Domain Deal
00:07:48 Golfcom to Buddy Media
00:11:32 Timing and Tech Waves
00:14:39 Real Estate and Demand
00:22:09 Liquid Death and Go Gauge
00:38:17 Moats And Big Markets
00:39:47 Best Likely Vs Worst Likely
00:41:20 Demand Gen As Defense
00:43:53 Storytelling Wins Attention
00:46:39 Real Estate Returns Debate
00:54:14 Content Strategy For Realtors
01:05:26 Agentic AI And Local Brains
01:11:44 Fire Round And Farewell
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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down the exact criteria professional investors use to evaluate markets and share the top three U.S. cities that stand out heading into 2026. We’ll walk through the real data—migration trends, affordability, job growth, cap rates, and regulations—and why places like Knoxville, Tulsa, and Savannah are attracting attention from investors.

But more importantly, I explain why the city itself is never the whole story. The real opportunity comes from finding the right deal, understanding your local market, and preparing for the wave of distressed properties that could emerge as billions in debt comes due in 2026. If you’ve been wondering where to invest next, this episode will help you think like a professional investor and make smarter decisions in the year ahead.

*Connect with Paul*
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaulmarkmorris
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulmorrispodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulmarkmorris

*Presented by Entrepreneur Media & Money News Network*
Entrepreneur Media: https://www.entrepreneur.com/podcasts
Money News Network: https://www.moneynewsnetwork.com

Timestamps
00:00:00 Show Premise And Question
00:00:50 Investor Criteria Overview
00:02:13 Top Cities Revealed
00:02:20 How Migration Data Works
00:02:54 Knoxville Market Breakdown
00:04:06 Knoxville Cap Rates Math
00:04:35 Tulsa Starter Market
00:04:56 Tulsa Rental Demand Signal
00:05:28 Savannah Coastal Diversification
00:06:02 Savannah Prices And Rents
00:06:32 Recap The Three Picks
00:06:46 Why LA Still Feels Full
00:08:19 Neighborhoods Beat Averages
00:09:46 LA On The Five Factors
00:13:36 Deal Focus And 2026 Debt Wall
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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down the real state of the market—from global conflict and rising oil prices to interest rates, stocks, and housing—and explain what all of it actually means for investors right now. There’s a lot of noise out there, but I walk you through the data I’m watching and why uncertainty doesn’t always mean disaster.

Most importantly, I share why I believe the next 18 to 24 months could present one of the most significant buying windows we’ve seen in years, driven by what’s known as the “debt wall”—a wave of loans coming due that could force many property owners to sell. I also highlight the sectors I’m watching closely, the ones I’m avoiding, and how disciplined investors can position themselves to take advantage of what may be a rare opportunity cycle.

*Connect with Paul*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaulmarkmorrisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulmorrispodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulmarkmorris

*Presented by Entrepreneur Media & Money News Network*Entrepreneur Media: https://www.entrepreneur.com/podcastsMoney News Network: https://www.moneynewsnetwork.com

Timestamps

00:00:00 Market State Intro

00:00:48 War Changes Everything

00:01:23 Operation Epic Fury Facts

00:02:12 Strait of Hormuz Shock

00:03:45 Gas Prices Hit Home

00:05:29 Fed Meeting Breakdown

00:07:12 Mortgage Rates Reverse

00:08:21 Stocks After War Start

00:09:24 Winners and Losers

00:09:51 Dollar and Gold Diverge

00:12:35 Real Estate Opportunity

00:13:00 Housing Spring Complicated

00:14:25 The Debt Wall Explained

00:17:28 Sectors to Buy and Avoid

00:19:39 Big Picture Summary Outro
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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I break down the exact criteria professional investors use to evaluate markets and share the top three U.S. cities that stand out heading into 2026. We’ll walk through the real data—migration trends, affordability, job growth, cap rates, and regulations—and why places like Knoxville, Tulsa, and Savannah are attracting attention from investors.

But more importantly, I explain why the city itself is never the whole story. The real opportunity comes from finding the right deal, understanding your local market, and preparing for the wave of distressed properties that could emerge as billions in debt comes due in 2026. If you’ve been wondering where to invest next, this episode will help you think like a professional investor and make smarter decisions in the year ahead.

*Connect with Paul*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaulmarkmorrisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulmorrispodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulmarkmorris

*Presented by Entrepreneur Media & Money News Network*Entrepreneur Media: https://www.entrepreneur.com/podcastsMoney News Network: https://www.moneynewsnetwork.com

Timestamps00:00:00 Show Premise And Question

00:00:50 Investor Criteria Overview

00:02:13 Top Cities Revealed

00:02:20 How Migration Data Works

00:02:54 Knoxville Market Breakdown

00:04:06 Knoxville Cap Rates Math

00:04:35 Tulsa Starter Market

00:04:56 Tulsa Rental Demand Signal

00:05:28 Savannah Coastal Diversification

00:06:02 Savannah Prices And Rents

00:06:32 Recap The Three Picks

00:06:46 Why LA Still Feels Full

00:08:19 Neighborhoods Beat Averages

00:09:46 LA On The Five Factors

00:13:36 Deal Focus And 2026 Debt Wall
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Welcome back to The Paul Morris Podcast, brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In this episode, I sit down with Clare Baukham to explore a fascinating and often misunderstood investment category: art. Clare shares her unconventional journey, from trading options and working as a financial advisor to launching an art investment platform, and explains how high net worth investors are using art as a diversification strategy alongside traditional assets like stocks and real estate. We talk about how art funds work, how investors can buy shares of major pieces, and why some collectors believe art can provide alpha that is not correlated with the public markets. Clare also breaks down how experts identify emerging artists, how portfolios of artwork are built, and what it takes to spot value in a market driven by culture, scarcity, and expertise.

If you have ever wondered whether art can truly function as an investment, and how sophisticated investors approach it, this conversation offers a look inside a world most people never see.

*Clare Baukham*

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarebaukham/ Website: https://www.clearwealthgroup.com/

*Connect with Paul*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaulmarkmorrisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulmorrispodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulmarkmorris

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Art Investing Intro

00:00:36 Claire’s Unusual Path

00:01:58 Finance Career Breakthrough

00:03:05 Bel Air Moment Sparks Fund

00:04:43 Billionaire Blueprint PPP

00:05:45 Art Fund vs Real Estate

00:11:10 Portfolio Strategy Alpha

00:17:30 Shares Structure Liquidity

00:34:26 Beating the Market Myth

00:35:24 Real Estate Underwriting Edge

00:36:45 Back of Napkin Returns

00:37:50 Specialized Teams Matter

00:40:31 Art Fund Allocation Strategy

00:42:31 Returns Risk and Exit Plans

00:43:38 Minimums Portfolio and Fees

00:58:44 Fire Round Finale

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