Built Different, Built To Last https://builtdifferentbuilttolast.podbean.com Built Different, Built to Last is a podcast exploring the stories, strategies, and mindset behind long term success. Hosted by Greg Widelski, Kwesi Williams, & Kirsten Sibley, the show features conversations with athletes, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors. These high level individuals have built successful careers, as well as businesses leading to wealth, through discipline, resilience, and intentional action. From leadership and performance to passive income in real estate investing, each episode uncovers practical lessons for building a life with legacy that lasts.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:20:09 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business:Investing 1440 episodic Built Different, Built to Last is a podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and athletes who want to build lasting success. Hosted by Greg Widelski, Kwesi Williams, and Kirsten Sibley, each episode features conversations with high performers who share the mindset, discipline, and strategies behind exceptional careers, wealth creation, leadership, and long-term impact. From commercial real estate investing and passive income to business growth, leadership, and personal development, every conversation delivers practical insights to help you build a life, career, and legacy that stands the test of time. W3 Companies Global W3 Companies Global No false https://feed.podbean.com/builtdifferentbuilttolast/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22368475/Podcast_LOGOabxa0.jpg Built Different, Built To Last https://builtdifferentbuilttolast.podbean.com 144 144 How Bill Ham Built 1,000+ Multifamily Units Using Creative Financing! How Bill Ham Built 1,000+ Multifamily Units Using Creative Financing! https://builtdifferentbuilttolast.podbean.com/e/how-bill-ham-built-1000-multifamily-units-using-creative-financing/ https://builtdifferentbuilttolast.podbean.com/e/how-bill-ham-built-1000-multifamily-units-using-creative-financing/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:20:09 -0300 builtdifferentbuilttolast.podbean.com/9f3361cc-91bd-3296-9a36-aa92eb683de0 What does it really take to build lasting wealth through commercial real estate?

In Episode 1 of Built Different, Built to Last, Greg Widelski sits down with multifamily investor, coach, and author Bill Ham to discuss the lessons learned from over two decades in commercial real estate.

Bill shares how he left a career in aviation, navigated the 2008 market downturn, built a portfolio exceeding 1,000 apartment units, overcame major setbacks and why consistency, not perfection, is the real key to success.

What You'll Learn
  • How Bill used creative financing to acquire his first 402 units
  • Lessons from market crashes and downturns
  • Raising capital and building investor relationships
  • Why failure is essential to long-term success
  • Partnership mistakes to avoid
  • Why networking beats chasing investors
  • How AI is changing commercial real estate
Chapters

[00:00] Introduction

[01:00] Bill's background

[03:45] Leaving aviation for real estate

[07:10] Creative financing explained

[11:45] Lessons from failure

[16:15] Building partnerships

[20:15] Raising investor capital

[25:15] AI and the future of multifamily

[28:10] Closing thoughts

🎙️ If you'd like to share your own entrepreneurial journey on the podcast, apply here:

https://builtdifferentbuilttolast.com/podcast-booking

]]> What does it really take to build lasting wealth through commercial real estate?

In Episode 1 of Built Different, Built to Last, Greg Widelski sits down with multifamily investor, coach, and author Bill Ham to discuss the lessons learned from over two decades in commercial real estate.

Bill shares how he left a career in aviation, navigated the 2008 market downturn, built a portfolio exceeding 1,000 apartment units, overcame major setbacks and why consistency, not perfection, is the real key to success.

What You'll Learn
  • How Bill used creative financing to acquire his first 402 units
  • Lessons from market crashes and downturns
  • Raising capital and building investor relationships
  • Why failure is essential to long-term success
  • Partnership mistakes to avoid
  • Why networking beats chasing investors
  • How AI is changing commercial real estate
Chapters

[00:00] Introduction

[01:00] Bill's background

[03:45] Leaving aviation for real estate

[07:10] Creative financing explained

[11:45] Lessons from failure

[16:15] Building partnerships

[20:15] Raising investor capital

[25:15] AI and the future of multifamily

[28:10] Closing thoughts


🎙️ If you'd like to share your own entrepreneurial journey on the podcast, apply here:

https://builtdifferentbuilttolast.com/podcast-booking

]]> How Bill Ham Built a 1,000+ Unit Multifamily Portfolio! What happens when a pilot decides to leave everything behind and pursue commercial real estate? Bill Ham shares the real story behind building a successful multifamily investing career, from creative financing and market crashes to raising capital, overcoming failure, and using AI to gain an edge in today’s market. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale your investing business, this episode offers practical lessons from more than 20 years of experience. 🎙️ Want to share your entrepreneurial story? Apply here: https://builtdifferentbuilttolast.com/podcast-booking W3 Companies Global false No 1795 1 full