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From Foundations to Fortune

From Foundations to Fortune

Written by: Brian Truman
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Foundation to Fortune is a podcast where we uncover the inspiring origin stories of successful entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and industry leaders. Each episode takes a deep dive into the journeys of those who built their dreams from the ground up—exploring their challenges, pivotal moments, and the strategies that turned their foundations into fortunes. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply love a great success story, this podcast is your front-row seat to the minds behind the money.

SVN | Accel 2025
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Episode 6 - Todd Jackson
    Jun 18 2025

    Todd Jackson, JD/MBA, owner of PXS, is a tax and real estate attorney with more than 3 decades of experience. Todd is a well-known authority and frequent speaker on 1031 exchanges and other tax-deferral strategies. He educates and works closely with legal, tax, real estate, and financial professionals throughout the country on the effective use of 1031 exchanges. In addition to operating the PXS 1031 business, Todd is a commercial real estate agent, title insurance agent, and M&A advisor. This combination of diverse disciplines makes Todd a great resource for anyone seeking the optimal tax-deferral solutions for their transactions. Todd has handled tens of thousands of transactions involving every conceivable type of transaction.

    When Todd is not deferring capital gains taxes, one of his passions is planning golf trips for groups of friends to destinations in the US and the UK. Todd is a native of North Carolina and has called the Nashville, Tennessee area home for 27 years. He received his MBA and Law Degree from Wake Forest University in 1993.

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    54 mins
  • Episode 5 - Eddie Austin
    Jun 11 2025

    Eddie Austin is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and a respected leader in the commercial real estate industry. With a portfolio of successful companies, Eddie is deeply passionate about helping others create indestructible wealth through education on leveraging real estate investments.

    Since starting in real estate in 2004, Eddie's journey has spanned single-family homes, large-scale developments, and managing real estate operations, construction, and fundraising. He has overseen more than $100 million in projects, including solar, industrial, and commercial ground-up developments, as well as value-add and redevelopment initiatives for apartment complexes in major U.S. markets.

    Eddie has grown multiple Midwest-based real estate and business development ventures into enterprises generating over $200 million in annual revenue. Since 2020, he has successfully managed 506(c) fund operations for a real estate portfolio exceeding $315 million. Through his work, Eddie's mission remains steadfast: to empower others to achieve financial freedom by leveraging real estate as a transformative tool for building lasting wealth.

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    57 mins
  • Episode 4 - Justyn Melendez
    May 7 2025

    Today on the podcast we have Justyn Melendez - a Nashville-based entrepreneur, financial strategist, and investor known for his work in financial education and wealth-building strategies. He is the founder of NextGen Legacy Group and Melendez Benefit Group, where he focuses on helping individuals and families achieve financial independence through innovative approaches to money management. Get ready for an insightful conversation packed with actionable tips and inspiring stories from Justyn’s journey.

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    58 mins
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