Grow With Leila
Grow With Leila is your go-to podcast for rapidly growing capital, building wealth, and supporting passive income strategies with private money lending. Whether you’re just starting or are on your tenth private lending deal, this show empowers you to take control of your investments and diversify your portfolio without managing properties directly.
Hosted by Leila Zayed, an expert with over 20 years of experience launching and scaling revenue streams—from taking to market SaaS startups to buying and selling real estate —Leila brings her hard-won insights to the world of asset-backed private lending. She dives into proven methods that earn double-digit returns and shares practical advice for maximizing capital.
Every week, Leila breaks down complex topics like risk management, deal evaluation, and investment growth tactics for investors at any level. She walks you through essential decisions every private money lender faces and provides step-by-step guidance to help you achieve real, profitable results in today’s market.
Whether you’re new to private lending or a seasoned investor, tune in to unlock actionable strategies that fast-track your success in real estate investing and passive income growth—all without swinging a hammer.
** Disclaimer ** Leila is not a CPA, attorney, insurance carrier, contractor, financial institution, nor financial advisor. The content in these episodes shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial, or other advice and may be outdated or inaccurate. It is your responsibility to verify all information yourself. This is a podcast for entertainment purposes.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#26 - So Long (for Now): Why I’m Pausing the Podcast
Not goodbye—just real talk, hard choices, and what might come next.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I dig into why I’ve decided to hit pause on the podcast (at least for now). I’m pulling back the…
#25 - The COO Mindset Every Private Lender Needs: A Talk With Jana Goodnight
Work smarter, not harder—systems are your secret weapon for lending success.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I sit down with systems expert and private money lender Jana Goodnight to talk about wh…
#24 - Lessons from the Lending Trenches: Diana Rosett’s Private Money Playbook
From rookie mistakes to lending with confidence—Diana Rosett shares her private lending evolution.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I sit down with Diana Rosett, an experienced private money lender…
#23 - 3 Lies Keeping You From Private Money Lending Success
Stop believing the myths that keep you stuck—learn how to lend smarter, safer, and with confidence.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I’m busting the biggest lies that hold new private lenders back.…
#22 - Private Money Power Moves: Vetting Capital Raisers With Keleisha Carter
💰 Not all capital raisers are created equal—here’s how to separate the best from the rest!
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I sit down with Keleisha Carter, a powerhouse capital raiser and deal con…
#21 - Data, Deals, and Decisions: Dahae Yi’s PML Journey
The journey from real estate newbie to private lending trailblazer—transparent deals, bold decisions, and lessons learned!
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I sit down with Dahae Yi, founder of Simp…
#20 - Top Takeaways From "You Are A Badass At Making Money" Book Club Ines Marinucci
Transform your money mindset and take control of your lending future
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I sit down with private money lender Ines Marinucci to unpack You Are A Badass At Making Money …
#19 - Smart Lending Choices: How Alexis Morgan Evaluates Deals
Master the art of evaluating deals with confidence, strategy, and clarity.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I’m joined by Alexis Morgan, a private lending trailblazer who has facilitated over $45M …
#18 - When Deals Dazzle: A Private Lending Cautionary Tale
Don’t let shiny deals derail your lending success—learn from my mistakes.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I’m pulling back the curtain on a deal that dazzled me and the costly mistakes I made when…
#17 - Pump the Brakes: Design Your Lend Box with Purpose
Build a lending strategy that’s tailor-made for your goals and values.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, we’re tackling one of the most important tools in private money lending: the Lend Box. If you…
#16 - Your Money, Your Rules: How a Lend Box Changes the Game
Stop loaning money based on emotion—take control with a clear plan that puts you in charge.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I unpack one of the biggest mistakes new private money lenders make: fai…
#15 - Betting On Relationships: Managing Risk in Lending with Colin Yeap
Relationships first, systems second—lending success starts here.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I sit down with Colin Yeap, a capital raiser and connector who’s helped countless private money len…
#14 - Collateral Damage: Avoid This Costly Private Lending Mistake
Protect your stake—or risk collateral damage.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I dive into one of the most critical topics for private money lenders: ensuring your investments are properly secured.…
#13 - From W2 to Wealth: Building a Life of Freedom Through Private Money Lending with Eric Fuller and Justin Barber
How private money lending can unlock freedom, family time, and financial success.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I chat with Eric Fuller and Justin Barber of Creative Cash Partners. These private…
#12 - Private Money Secrets Unlocked: Lessons from Lea Murga’s Lending Journey
From reinventing herself to thriving in private money lending—Lea Murga’s journey offers invaluable lessons for women looking to succeed in this business.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I chat wi…
#11 - From Family Business to Prosperity: Jennifer Albaugh’s Lending Lessons
Jennifer’s journey from family business to private money lending is full of lessons on prosperity, systems, and financial freedom—let our conversation help guide you to success.
In this episode of Gro…
#10 - Private, Not Personal: The Business of Private Lending
Remove emotion from financial decision-making and treat private money lending like the business that it is to achieve maximum success.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I break down a critical minds…
#9 - Top Takeaways From "The One Thing" Book Club With Kimberly Hoyt
Discover how choosing the most important thing to focus on can lead to extraordinary results in both your private money lending business and in life.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I sit down wit…
#8 - The Private Money Map: Calculating Your Lending Power and Knowing When to Use It
Unearth hidden capital and make smarter decisions about what assets to use for private money lending, without sacrificing your long-term goals.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I’m sharing the exac…
#7 - Top Takeaways From "The Gap and the Gain" Book Club With Hubby John
Let go of perfection and unlock the secret to measuring progress in a way that fuels true growth.
In this episode of Grow With Leila, I dive into the transformative book The Gap and The Gain by Dan Su…