Forged In Fire

By: Nate Pharmer-Eden & Cole Farrell
  • Summary

  • Hosted by Nate Pharmer-Eden and Cole Farrell, Forged In Fire is where real entrepreneurship meets raw, unfiltered stories. This isn’t your typical business podcast—we skip the fluff and dive straight into the heat of what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business. From late-night doubts to game-changing wins, we explore the trials, setbacks, and breakthroughs that entrepreneurs experience at every stage of their journey.

    Whether you’re a seasoned business owner navigating new challenges or someone with a burning desire to launch your first venture, this podcast offers powerful insights and practical lessons for everyone. No sugarcoating—just honest conversations about what it takes to forge success through the fire.

    Get ready to be inspired, learn from real-world struggles, and gain the tools you need to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality. This is your front-row seat to the highs, lows, and everything in between. Are you ready to step into the fire? 🔥

    Nate Pharmer-Eden & Cole Farrell 2024
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Episodes
  • Entrepreneur at Heart: How Willie Enriquez Transformed His Hustle into Real Estate Wealth
    Feb 24 2025

    Willie Enriquez, a Dominican-Puerto Rican based in Connecticut, has had an entrepreneurial mindset since childhood, earning his first dollars sweeping barber chairs for his father. In high school, he won an entrepreneurship award and later pursued business management in college while working full-time to support his family.

    After spending nearly seven years in the healthcare industry, where he developed a strong emphasis on relationship-building, Willie faced a turning point when he was let go during the pandemic.

    In May 2022, his sister introduced him to real estate, and after attending a three-day multifamily event, he was hooked. Investing nearly $40K into mentorship, he has been fully committed to real estate ever since, embracing the journey of building financial freedom through multifamily investing.

    Timestamps:

    2:56 Willie's Bio and journey

    06:59 Willie's strategy in Multifamily investing

    08:42 His role since the transition

    16:14 How the team was built

    20:18 Struggles he had to overcome

    22:35 Willie's focus toward growth

    27:10 Hotseat round

    34:29 Where people can find Willie

    34:50 His final advice

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.forgereiacademy.com

    If you're interested in learning more about Real Estate and connecting with us:

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/184CJG3S4w/

    Be Our Guest! We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate & entrepreneurship. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in the industry, then let's connect.

    Apply here: https://www.forgereiacademy.com/podcast

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    38 mins
  • Eddie Esparza’s Journey from Demolition to Domination
    Feb 17 2025

    Eddie Esparza is a real estate investor and the co-founder/CIO of Diversified Equity Partners, where he helps professionals achieve financial freedom through real estate investments. His journey into real estate began at a young age, as he was born into it. His father had a property portfolio, and Eddie and his brother started by working in demolition, which led to them assisting with renovations and managing contractors.

    Over time, Eddie became more involved in managing investments and understanding real estate dynamics, particularly in Chicago. His early goal was to steadily build a property portfolio. However, the pandemic caused a shift in his career. After being laid off during the crisis, Eddie realized he could apply the same dedication he had in his professional career to real estate. This led him to pivot into owning not just properties but a real estate business.

    Determined to grow, Eddie joined a multifamily commercial real estate mastermind and has been focused on that path ever since, embracing challenges as opportunities.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and practical business tips!

    Timestamps:

    02:00 Eddie's Intro

    06:40 Backstory to Eddie's real estate journey

    12:38 Eddie's vision and Roles they play within the department

    16:32 Trials and Tribulations he had to go through

    34:15 Hot Seat round

    35:32 Piece of advice that Eddie would give to his younger self

    41:06 Strategy he implemented that helps drive to success

    44:52 Final advice to listeners

    47:38 Where to find Eddie

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.forgereiacademy.com

    If you're interested in learning more about Real Estate and connecting with us:

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/184CJG3S4w/

    Be Our Guest! We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate & entrepreneurship. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in the industry, then let's connect.

    Apply here: https://www.forgereiacademy.com/podcast

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    51 mins
  • From Excavation to Elevation: Frank's Leap into Real Estate
    Feb 10 2025

    Frank’s journey began in the humble surroundings of Maui, where he took his first entrepreneurial steps by selling spam musubis to fund his passion for fishing. But after high school, life seemed to push him into a conventional path—work or college.

    He chose work, diving into the excavation industry and aiming for the top: a blade operator, a coveted role in construction. But everything changed when he moved to Dallas. Thrust into a booming environment far from his comfort zone, Frank saw the explosive growth of the DFW area and knew he had to be part of it. It was in this whirlwind of opportunity that he found his true calling: real estate.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and practical business tips!

    Timestamps:

    03:58 Frank's Intro and entrepreneurial journey

    07:15 His key turning points—How his perspective changed

    09:30 The adversities Frank has overcome

    11:50 Why Frank Chose Multifamily Real Estate

    13:53 His Analytical Approach and His Love for Spreadsheets

    16:53 Frank’s Preferred Methods of Financing Deals and What He Looks for

    18:19 What is Pref Equity?

    24:12 Frank's Risk Management Considerations

    28:22 Market Expectations for 2025

    32:38 Hot Seat round

    34:21 His favorite part of being an entrepreneur

    37:45 Where to find Frank

    VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.forgereiacademy.com

    If you're interested in learning more about Real Estate and connecting with us:

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/184CJG3S4w/

    Be Our Guest! We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate & entrepreneurship. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in the industry, then let's connect.

    Apply here: https://www.forgereiacademy.com/podcast

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    40 mins

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