We’re thrilled to highlight James Harhi, Co-Founder of Follow The Deal, in his latest podcast feature on RE:INVEST. In the episode titled “Disney, Waterparks & Real Estate? Secrets to Thriving in Biz & Property with James Harhi,” hosts Garrett Gatton and Seth Ciminillo explore the unexpected ways that a background in entertainment and attractions translates into success in real estate and business.
James shares his incredible journey—from working inside the corporate world of Disney to owning and operating water parks through Innovative Attraction Management, and building thriving property portfolios through Thrive Property Group. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the operational excellence required in running large-scale attractions directly applies to property management and real estate investing.
With candid stories and powerful insights, James discusses what it takes to operate multiple businesses with consistency, strategy, and heart. He breaks down how amusement parks generate revenue, how investor capital flows into these ventures, and what lessons translate from entertaining guests to serving tenants and stakeholders.
Whether you’re a real estate investor, business owner, or someone looking to build systems and scale with intention, this episode will inspire you to think differently about how industries overlap—and how purpose and performance go hand in hand.
