Summary

In this episode of The Gentle Art of Crushing It, Doug Clark discusses the concept of multiplying efforts through strategic partnerships in real estate and business. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration, setting criteria for choosing partners, and the benefits of working with others to achieve greater success. Doug shares personal experiences and insights on how partnerships can lead to personal growth, accountability, and faster business expansion.

Chapters

00:00 Multiplying Your Efforts

08:36 The Power of Partnerships

14:52 Building a Team for Success

18:27 outro

Keywords

real estate, partnerships, personal development, investing, business growth, team building, accountability, abundance mindset, solopreneur, asset management

David Hrizak is the co-founder and CEO of The Streamline Companies, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm specializing in medical office and Class B office buildings. With nearly 30 years in commercial real estate, David has done it all—from brokerage and development to construction and investing.

After retiring at 49, David quickly realized his purpose wasn’t in stepping away—it was in coming back. He returned to the industry not for the money, but for the mission: to help others build lasting wealth and create meaningful legacies through real estate.

David leads with grit, patience, and integrity. Raised by a tough grandmother in Chicago, he learned early on the value of discipline and loyalty. Today, he brings that same no-nonsense, heart-first mentality into every conversation, investment, and mentorship relationship.

He also serves as Board Chairman for Oakwood Creative Care, a nonprofit serving individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia—a cause close to his heart.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Passive Investing and Market Volatility

02:57David Hrizak's Journey and Background

06:06The Structure and Focus of Streamline Companies

10:45Exploring Medical Office Investments

15:05Details on Current Fund and Investment Strategy

18:51Tax Advantages and Investor Education

20:44Track Record and Lessons from Past Experiences

22:07Navigating Financial Challenges in Real Estate

25:52Current Projects and Asset Management

27:38Impact of Tariffs and Material Costs

30:06Investment Opportunities for Passive Investors

32:37Educational Resources for New Investors

35:14Due Diligence in Real Estate Investing

37:01Personal Growth and Bucket List Adventures

38:22Investment Strategies in Emerging Markets

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

Keywords

passive investing, real estate, medical office, market volatility, investment opportunities, Streamline Companies, David Hrizak, financial education, wealth creation, community banks

Gene has been in the commercial and investment real estate business continuously since 1972 and in the legal profession since 1996.

Awarded the CCIM designation in 1977, Gene continues to serve as a member of the CCIM faculty and achieved Senior Emeritus Instructor status, upon 40 years of teaching. In 2002, he was selected as the Robert L. Ward Instructor of the Year in the Institute. In 2005, Gene was awarded the Victor L. Lyon Distinguished Service Award for his many years of outstanding contribution to the Institute’s education program.

He is a member of the California Bar. The founding partner of Trowbridge Nieh LLP, Gene’s law practice concentrates on the syndication of commercial and investment real estate, through both debt and equity.

As a former syndicator, who for ten years raised investor capital; he served as the sponsor of sixteen investment groups, by raising equity from investors, through registered representatives in the broker dealer community, once sending out 1,676 K1s in a single year.

He was responsible for the organization of those investment groups; the acquisition, management, and disposition of the real estate; and communications with the investors.

Because of his hands-on syndication experience, Gene can communicate with his clients on both the technical and practical aspects of state and federal securities laws. Between Gene’s individual syndication background and the firm’s legal practice, the partners in the firm have written offerings of more than $5 Billion in monies raised. The median offering size is $2. 5 million. His practice writes offerings under Rule 506(b) and 506(c) of Regulation D, Regulation CF, and Regulation A+.

He has trained and mentored three different law partners, in syndication and crowdfunding, since 2008. He has delivered more than 250 live seminars on group ownership, exchanges, and taxation audiences across the country; his articles have been published in various real estate media outlets and he is a highly sought-after speaker on the topic of real estate group ownership.

He authored his first book It’s A Whole New Business in 2005. The Fourth Edition was released in 2021 and is available now at tnllp.com and Amazon.

He and Kay have been married for 50 years and have two daughters, Amy, and Emily. He enjoys music, travel and has run 37 half marathons since turning 60!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gene Trowbridge

01:05 Current Market Insights for Passive Investors

03:51 Diverse Investment Opportunities Beyond Real Estate

05:53 Understanding Private Placements and Regulation D

09:09 The Evolution of Securities Regulation

14:56 Impact of Economic Crises on Investment Regulations

19:52 Future of Accredited Investor Definitions

21:44 Guidance for New Syndicators

22:22 Understanding Syndication and Securities

24:48 Control and Decision-Making in Partnerships

27:20 Investment Contracts and SEC Regulations

30:04 Key Questions for Passive Investors

33:27 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate

37:17 Investing Strategies and Debt Funds

39:04 outro

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor

Keywords

syndication, private equity, accredited investors, real estate, securities regulation, Jobs Act, passive investing, market trends, due diligence, investment strategies

Summary

In this conversation, Randy Smith and Gene Trowbridge discuss the current state of the syndication market, the evolution of securities regulation, and the importance of due diligence for passive investors. Gene shares insights on the role of accredited investors, the impact of the Jobs Act, and key considerations for new syndicators. The discussion emphasizes the significance of relationships in the investment space and provides practical advice for both syndicators and passive investors.