225: How to Lose $26 Million by Getting Hit by an Ice Storm with Jorge Newbery

225: How to Lose $26 Million by Getting Hit by an Ice Storm with Jorge Newbery

Author: Paul Moore and Josh Thomas August 17, 2020 Duration: 42:21

Jorge Newbery is on a mission to help Americans crushed by unaffordable debts. He is Founder and CEO of American Homeowner Preservation and AHP Servicing, which crowdfund the purchase of non performing mortgages from banks at big discounts, then share the discounts with struggling homeowners. He is also Founder and CEO of Debt Cleanse Group Legal Services, a nationwide legal plan to help consumers and small businesses get out of debt without filing bankruptcy. He is also the Founder and a non-attorney Partner in Activist Legal, a law firm in Washington, D.C.

A 2004 natural disaster triggered the financial collapse of Newbery's former business, leaving him with $26 million in debts he could not pay. Newbery rebuilt himself through AHP, sharing what he learned to help families at risk of foreclosure stay in their homes. 

He has authored three books, including Burn Zones, which shares the story of his financial rise and fall, as well as Debt Cleanse: How To Settle Your Unaffordable Debts For Pennies On The Dollar (And Not Pay Some At All).


Paul Moore and Josh Thomas host How to Lose Money, but don't let the title fool you. This is a wealth-building conversation built on a simple, powerful premise: the most valuable lessons often come from what went wrong, not what went right. Each episode delves into the honest, sometimes gut-wrenching stories behind business failures and costly missteps. You'll hear from entrepreneurs in the thick of a tough season and executives analyzing strategic errors, all sharing the hard-won insights they gained in the process. The focus isn't on the failure itself, but on the clarity and resilience forged in those moments. For anyone building a business, leading a team, or simply fascinated by the real, unvarnished path to success, this podcast offers a unique and compelling perspective. New conversations arrive every Monday, providing a regular dose of practical wisdom earned the hard way. Tune in for a refreshingly candid look at how the road to financial and professional growth is often paved with lessons learned from losing.
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