
CEO Pulse Podcast Β· 2026-06-08 Β· 45 min
Join us for a deep dive into the entrepreneurial journey of real estate veteran Derek Jarr, who shares his experiences from starting out in 1996 to building a successful career across multiple real estate sectors. In this episode, Jarr discusses his early days of "hustle" following college, including his entry into fix-and-flips and pre-foreclosures in Phoenix. He offers unique insights into how he successfully navigated the 2008 financial crisis and describes his current work as CEO of Stay Frank, a company specializing in innovative home equity investments and sale-leasebacks. Beyond real estate tactics, Jarr provides profound advice on business philosophy, the importance of building relationships as a "superpower," and his optimistic outlook on using AI to exponentially increase productivity. πͺπ² π±πΆππ² π±π²π²π½ πΆπ»ππΌ: Entrepreneurial Journey and Real Estate Entry. Navigating Market Cycles. Alternative Real Estate Models. Business Philosophy. AI and Future Trends. Self-Awareness and Internal Growth. Advice and Responsibility. Time Stamps: 00:00 - 01:40: Introduction to Derek Jarr, his background in real estate since 2002, and his current role as CEO of Stay Frank.