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The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our final speaker spotlight, we talk to Scott Ellsworth, Licensed CPA, Real Estate Tax & Financial Strategist.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Tyler Cauble, Founding Principal and President of The Cauble Group and host of The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing and apartment syndication expert.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is just two weeks away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In our next speaker spotlight, we talk to Donna Bauer, The Original NoteBuyer®, a top expert in discounted notes and seller financing. Donna previews her presentation on how to profit from notes without cash, credit, or tenant hassles.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is now less than one month away—join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of high-level strategy, networking, and growth. Register today at midwestreiconference.com. In this speaker spotlight, we feature Jay Conner, real estate investor and private money expert. Jay will be a Featured Speaker, presenting “How to Raise Private Money for Real Estate—Without Asking for It.” In this preview, Jay shares how he raises unlimited private funding without chasing, pitching, or persuading. He explains why private money is more accessible than ever in 2025, how institutional lending has opened the door to new opportunities, and why the key to success lies in mindset—not sales tactics. Jay Conner will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don't miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why private money is more available than ever in 2025 The difference between private money and hard money How Jay raises capital without asking for it Why mindset is the most important tool for raising capital How to eliminate fear of rejection when funding your deals Guest: Jay Conner – Featured Speaker, Real Estate Investor & Private Money Expert Join us at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get your tickets now at midwestreiconference.com.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you're serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don't want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. We continue our speaker spotlight series with Dr. Paul Isely, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Isely will be delivering the closing keynote presentation, "2025 Real Estate Economic Update and Forecast." In this preview, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at how economists are viewing this uncertain market, what trends he's tracking, and how investors can interpret the noise to make smart decisions. Dr. Paul Isely will be delivering the closing keynote presentation on Friday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. Don't miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why uncertainty is shaping investor behavior in predictable ways What signals to watch for in 2025 that could impact real estate markets Key regional and national trends that real estate investors need to understand How macroeconomic shifts are playing out in Michigan and the Midwest The data tool Dr. Isely uses to make sense of it all Guest: Dr. Paul Isely – Closing Keynote Speaker, Associate Dean & Professor of Economics, Grand Valley State University Join us at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get your tickets now at midwestreiconference.com.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is bringing together top investors and industry experts for two days of actionable insights and powerful networking. If you're serious about scaling your real estate business, this is the event you don't want to miss. Register today at midwestreiconference.com to join us April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. Next up in our speaker spotlight series is Jason Schemmel, an expert in AI-powered deal evaluation. Jason will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "Smarter Investing Through AI-Powered Deal Evaluation." Jason breaks down how AI is revolutionizing real estate investing, making it easier to analyze deals, conduct market research, and optimize business operations. Jason also shares insights on how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are being used to streamline investment strategies and what's ahead for AI in 2025. Jason Schemmel will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don't miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: How AI is reshaping real estate investing The role of AI in deal analysis, market research, and pricing strategy Ways investors can save hours of work by integrating AI into their business Common mistakes investors make when using AI—and how to avoid them What's next for AI in real estate investing in 2025 Guest: Jason Schemmel – Featured Speaker, AI & Real Estate Investing Expert Join us at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get your tickets now at midwestreiconference.com.

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. We continue our speaker spotlight series with David Greene, real estate expert, bestselling author, and former host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast. David has built an incredible career, transitioning from a police officer to one of the most recognized voices in real estate education and investing. He will be the headlining keynote speaker at this year's conference, presenting "Police Officer to Power Investor: Straight Talk on Finding Real Success in Real Estate." David shares his perspective on building a successful real estate career, navigating today's challenging market, and the mindset shifts that separate top investors from the rest. He also discusses the importance of in-person learning, how real estate success is more than just making money, and what attendees can expect from his session. David Greene will be speaking on Thursday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m. Don't miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: How David transitioned from law enforcement to real estate investing The mindset shifts that lead to long-term success How to navigate today's real estate challenges and market shifts Why attending in-person events is a game-changer for investors What to expect from David's keynote at the conference Guest: David Greene – Headlining Keynote Speaker, Real Estate Expert, Bestselling Author, Host of The David Greene Show Join us at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get your tickets now at midwestreiconference.com.

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Next up in our speaker spotlight series is Tony Youngs, a real estate investor and expert in off-market deals. Tony will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "The Hidden Market: Homes with No For Sale Signs." He shares how investors can uncover hidden opportunities, connect directly with property owners, and bypass the high-stakes competition of the MLS and auctions. Tony also discusses current market conditions, investor fears, and why door knocking remains one of the most powerful strategies in 2025. Tony Youngs will be speaking on Friday, April 25. Don't miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: How to find off-market properties that others overlook Strategies for working with motivated sellers, including probates and tired landlords The power of door knocking and why it eliminates competition How current market conditions are affecting real estate deals in 2025 Tony's favorite tool for skip tracing and background checks Guest: Tony Youngs – Real Estate Investor, Off-Market Deal Expert Join us at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get your tickets now at midwestreiconference.com.

The 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your spot. Register today to join us on April 24-25 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two days of expert insights, networking, and deal-making opportunities. We kick off our speaker spotlight series with Seth Williams, Founder of REtipster.com and expert in land investing. Seth will be a Featured Speaker, presenting "Land Rich: Profiting from Real Estate's Underrated Assets." In this sneak peek of Seth's presentation, we discuss why land investing is an often-overlooked niche, how to find motivated sellers, and the kind of returns investors can expect. Seth also shares insights on market trends, his favorite land investing tool, and how investors can take advantage of opportunities in 2025. Seth Williams will be speaking on Thursday, April 24. Don't miss it—register now at midwestreiconference.com. Episode Highlights: Why land investing is one of the most underrated real estate opportunities How to find and acquire land at a fraction of market value Common mistakes new land investors make—and how to avoid them Market trends impacting land investing in 2025 Seth's favorite land investing tool: The Land Portal Guest: Seth Williams – Featured Speaker, Founder of REtipster.com, Land Investing Expert Join us at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference on April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI. Get your tickets now at midwestreiconference.com.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is shaping up to be an unmissable event for real estate investors, and this episode gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. I sat down with RPOA Executive Director Erika Farley to break down everything you need to know—powerful sessions, game-changing speakers, and the incredible networking opportunities waiting for you. Get the inside scoop on expert-led sessions designed to help you scale your investments, keynotes from industry leaders like David Greene and Dr. Paul Isely, special events including the Opening Night Social and the exclusive VIP session with David Greene, the daily Deal Room where deals get made, and why you need to be in Grand Rapids this April. Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting started, this episode will show you why the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is where you need to be. Don't miss out—hit play and get ready to level up your investing game. Secure your spot now: https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Today we're broadcasting from the Grand Rapids Boat Show inside of DeVos Place in Downtown GR. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Boat Show, so we could hear about everything they have to offer. We were also joined by some of our great guests to talk about the Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State, the Detroit Tigers, and more. We kicked off the show talking a little Hockey as Paul Woods, one of the voices of the Red Wings, joined us. He and Huge talked about how good this team has looked since McLellan took over, they talked about the Four Nations Tournament, and more. We were then joined by Brian Boesch, who is the voice of Michigan Basketball. He and Huge talked about Michigan sitting at the top of the Big Ten, they gave their thoughts on Dusty May staying with Michigan, and more. We were then joined by Henri Boucher and Ben Nielsen from the Boat Show so they could talk about some of the great things you could find there this weekend. Throughout our final two hours, we were joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps and the Grand Rapids Rise. During that time, Dan and Huge talked all about the Detroit Tigers in the off-season, they gave their thoughts on Bregman not coming to the Tigers, discussed what pieces are still missing from this squad, they talked about expectations for this season, talked about the GR Rise, and so much more. We wrapped up the second hour talking with Hunter Jordan from D&R Sports Center in Kalamazoo. He told us about some of the things you can find at their booth this weekend, talked about the latest and greatest when it comes to fishing, and more. At the end of the final hour, we were joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about the current struggles for MSU Basketball, Mitch updated us on Ferris State Women's Basketball, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Jake Schumann, who is the FSU Head Softball Coach. He talked about his team getting a head start on the season as they just had a week of games in Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from the Grand Rapids Boat Show inside of DeVos Place in Downtown GR. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Boat Show, so we could hear about everything they have to offer. We were also joined by some of our great guests to talk about the Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State, the Detroit Tigers, and more. We kicked off the show talking a little Hockey as Paul Woods, one of the voices of the Red Wings, joined us. He and Huge talked about how good this team has looked since McLellan took over, they talked about the Four Nations Tournament, and more. We were then joined by Brian Boesch, who is the voice of Michigan Basketball. He and Huge talked about Michigan sitting at the top of the Big Ten, they gave their thoughts on Dusty May staying with Michigan, and more. We were then joined by Henri Boucher and Ben Nielsen from the Boat Show so they could talk about some of the great things you could find there this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. The show is happening today through Saturday - get your tickets at https://showspan.com/wmg/. Throughout our first two hours, we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson so he and Huge could talk all about the upcoming Golf season. They also talked about the headlines surrounding the World of Golf, like what's happening between the PGA Tour and LIV Tour, what's missing from both of those Tours, they talked about the new TGL, talked about all the great Golf we have in Michigan, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. The show is happening today through Saturday - get your tickets at https://showspan.com/wmg/. Throughout our first two hours, we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson so he and Huge could talk all about the upcoming Golf season. They also talked about the headlines surrounding the World of Golf, like what's happening between the PGA Tour and LIV Tour, what's missing from both of those Tours, they talked about the new TGL, talked about all the great Golf we have in Michigan, and so much more. At the end of the second hour, we were joined by Nic Lapienski who own the Alpine Golf Club, North Kent Golf Course, and Arrowhead Golf & Grill. He talked about what they've been doing in the off-season, improvements coming to the courses, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. The show is happening today through Saturday - get your tickets at https://showspan.com/wmg/. Throughout our first two hours, we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson so he and Huge could talk all about the upcoming Golf season. They also talked about the headlines surrounding the World of Golf, like what's happening between the PGA Tour and LIV Tour, what's missing from both of those Tours, they talked about the new TGL, talked about all the great Golf we have in Michigan, and so much more. At the end of the second hour, we were joined by Nic Lapienski who own the Alpine Golf Club, North Kent Golf Course, and Arrowhead Golf & Grill. He talked about what they've been doing in the off-season, improvements coming to the courses, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew as well as Lomas Brown for our weekly Lions/NFL segment. Huge, Josh, and Lomas talked about our Detroit Lions in the off-season. During that time, they gave their thoughts the possibility of Myles Garrett and/or Cooper Kupp coming to the Lions, they gave their predictions for the Super Bowl, and more. We were then joined by Bill Hobson from Michigan Golf Live. He and Huge talked about what's missing from the PGA Tour, talked about the popularity of simulator Golf, talked about new names to keep an eye out on the PGA Tour, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Carolyn Alt from the West Michigan Golf Show. She and Huge talked about all of the great things you'll be able to find there over the next few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynx Golf Club in Otsego owner/operator Jim Szilagi joined us with a preview of the Golf Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids 2/6-8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all about Michigan wine this week on Behind the Mitten, and we are awash in the great grape harvest of 2024. Our first guest is in charge of one of the Midwest's biggest, and arguably most exciting, food festival. The 17th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival kicks off November 21 through the 23rd. It's a full on extravaganza of food and food related events and presenations at DeVos Place throughout the weekend. Dawn Baker from Show Span joins us and shares all the new things that you'll find this year, including The Vineyard where you can sample over 1000 wines. Beer City Station with over twenty different brewies pouring their liquids, and the Barrel Room where you can try liquors and cocktails. There are mulitple food and drink pairing options, and culinary demonstrations throughout. This is really a fun festival, it is really huge, and it really shouldn't be missed. Then we catch up with Fenn Valley Vice President Brian Lesperance, who shares a little bit about the excellent grape harvest that Michigan experienced this fall. All that lovely sunny weather that we had put our wines on the road to greatness this year, and Fenn Valley is ready. Look for new releases happening throughout the year, and the next few years as they age to perfection. Sip 'n Shop is happening on December 14 2024, where you can, wander the aisles of artisan crafts while enjoying a glass or two. Right after the holiday season look forward to the chili-cook-off at the vineyard which will feature four cook-off categories: Four Legs (beef and pork), Two Legs (Fowl), Vegetarian (non-meat), and Exotic (Seafood or wild game, including venison). Registration will open for the cook-off on December 1st, 2024.Then the ladies stop by from Shady Lane Cellars. Maddie McCandless, assistant winemaker and Kasey Wierzba, Executive Winemaker and General Manager also share a harvest report from the vineyard, which is located in Suttons Bay. Kasey has been at the vineyard since 2013, and brings years of experience in California to the vineyard. Maddie graduated from Purdue in 2019, got a degree in enology in 2021 and worked at Ram's Gate Winery before finding her home in Northern Michigan. These women are smart, knowledgeable and super fun.Follow John and Amy:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitter at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

Hungry? Thirsty? You’ll be both after listening to John Williams’ conversation with Dawn Bakery, show manager of the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7064010/7064010_2024-11-07-225310.64kmono.mp3 The festival takes place November 21st – 23rd at Devos Place (303 Monroe Ave NW,Grand Rapids, MI 49503). More info at GrandRapidsWineFestival.com.

Hungry? Thirsty? You’ll be both after listening to John Williams’ conversation with Dawn Bakery, show manager of the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7064010/7064010_2024-11-07-225310.64kmono.mp3 The festival takes place November 21st – 23rd at Devos Place (303 Monroe Ave NW,Grand Rapids, MI 49503). More info at GrandRapidsWineFestival.com.

Hungry? Thirsty? You’ll be both after listening to John Williams’ conversation with Dawn Bakery, show manager of the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7064010/7064010_2024-11-07-225310.64kmono.mp3 The festival takes place November 21st – 23rd at Devos Place (303 Monroe Ave NW,Grand Rapids, MI 49503). More info at GrandRapidsWineFestival.com.

Former President Trump is making a campaign stop in Michigan. He's in downtown Grand Rapids addressing supporters at DeVos Place. Trump opened his remarks talking border security, blaming President Biden for the boost of migrants. -- A months long drug investigation by Livonia Police leads to the arrest of a Detroit business owner. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports investigators are calling it the largest seizure of fentanyl in Michigan history. (PHOTO: Barbara J. Perenic/USA TODAY Network)

We kicked off the second hour with Chris Balas from theWolverine.com to talk about Michigan basketball and football. He gave us his thoughts on the future of Michigan basketball and Juwan Howard, talked about something cool that Sherrone Moore gets to do tonight, and more. Huge was then joined by Henri Boucher who used to run the Ultimate Sport Show. He and Huge talked about all the great things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place this weekend. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal to get his thoughts on last night's Michigan State game. He and Huge talked about it being an ugly game, gave their thoughts on the path moving forward for Izzo and the team, and more. Tony Gates then interviewed Jimmy Gretzinger from "Michigan Out of Doors" to wrap up our second hour. They talked about the show, the growth of the hunting/fishing audience, Big Buck night happing inside DeVos Place tonight, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting live from DeVos Place in downtown GR as the Ultimate Sport Show is in town today through Sunday. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks from the Ultimate Sport Show, radio legend Tony Gates joined us, and we were joined by some of our insiders to talk Michigan and Michigan State basketball, and more. We kicked off the first hour talking about MSU's win over Northwestern last night as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. Jim and Huge talked about Senior Night and how important that win was, talked about Izzo and his culture, and more. We were then joined by Kyle Austin from MLive to continue the conversation. He gave us his thoughts on that must-win last night, looked ahead to the Big Ten Tournament, and more. Tony Gates then wrapped up the first hour talking to Lance Valentine who offers Charter Trips throughout the Great Lakes and Michigan rivers. He talked about everything he has to offer, and much more. go to teachinfishin.com to learn more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huge was joined by Henri Boucher who used to run the Ultimate Sport Show. He and Huge talked about all the great things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Gates interviewed Jimmy Gretzinger from "Michigan Out of Doors" to wrap up our second hour. They talked about the show, the growth of the hunting/fishing audience, Big Buck night happing inside DeVos Place tonight, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting live from DeVos Place in downtown GR as the Ultimate Sport Show is in town today through Sunday. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks from the Ultimate Sport Show, radio legend Tony Gates joined us, and we were joined by some of our insiders to talk Michigan and Michigan State basketball, and more. We kicked off the first hour talking about MSU's win over Northwestern last night as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. Jim and Huge talked about Senior Night and how important that win was, talked about Izzo and his culture, and more. We were then joined by Kyle Austin from MLive to continue the conversation. He gave us his thoughts on that must-win last night, looked ahead to the Big Ten Tournament, and more. Tony Gates then wrapped up the first hour talking to Lance Valentine who offers Charter Trips throughout the Great Lakes and Michigan rivers. He talked about everything he has to offer, and much more. go to teachinfishin.com to learn more! We kicked off the second hour with Chris Balas from theWolverine.com to talk about Michigan basketball and football. He gave us his thoughts on the future of Michigan basketball and Juwan Howard, talked about something cool that Sherrone Moore gets to do tonight, and more. Huge was then joined by Henri Boucher who used to run the Ultimate Sport Show. He and Huge talked about all the great things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place this weekend. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal to get his thoughts on last night's Michigan State game. He and Huge talked about it being an ugly game, gave their thoughts on the path moving forward for Izzo and the team, and more. Tony Gates then interviewed Jimmy Gretzinger from "Michigan Out of Doors" to wrap up our second hour. They talked about the show, the growth of the hunting/fishing audience, Big Buck night happing inside DeVos Place tonight, and more. In our final hour, we played an earlier conversation that Huge had with Jeff Risdon from Lionswire. He talked with Huge about the guys he saw down at the Combine that he could see being Drafted by the Lions. We were then joined by Dan Dakich to talk some College basketball. He gave us his thoughts on where things started to go down hill for Juwan Howard and Michigan basketball, talked about how Izzo and the Spartans have been doing this year, and more. We wrapped up the show with Tony Gates interviewing Ben Nielsen from the Ultimate Sport Show. They talked about some of the great things the show has to offer, discussed some of the trips you can sign up for, and more. Visit ultimatesportshow.com to learn more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held TODAY and TOMORROW - February 22nd through 23rd - right here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today.  If you're investing in Grand Rapids and West Michigan, you definitely don't want to miss this one! Ryan Kilpatrick from Flywheel Community Development Services will be presenting on “Opportunities for Housing Growth in West Michigan” Ryan's presentation will be tomorrow, Friday, February 23rd at 4 pm. Once again you don't want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held TODAY and TOMORROW, February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.  You can also purchase tickets at the door.  We're on the 2nd floor adjacent to the Grand River.   See you there!

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Maria Giordano will be our featured speaker on “Investing with NO Limits”.  This presentation will be for those of you who are struggling to navigate the real estate market but you can't seem to find the right deal. Maria's presentation will be Thursday, February 22nd at 4pm Once again you don't want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

Today we're broadcasting live from the Grand Rapids Boat Show happening all weekend at DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks connected to the boat show to hear all about what they have to offer this weekend. We also talked about the Tigers, College hoops, Volleyball, NASCAR, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. In our first hour we were joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of our Whitecaps and the Grand Rapids Rise. He and Huge talked about the Tigers in the off-season and previewed what they think this year will look like. They also talked about Caitlyn Clark and how great she's been playing, talked about the GR Rise, and so much more. We wrapped up the first hour with Ben Nielsen from the Boat Show. He filled us in on some of the cool boats you'll be able to find at the boat show, as well as some of the other cool things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Ben Nielsen from the Boat Show. He filled us in on some of the cool boats you'll be able to find at the boat show, as well as some of the other cool things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the Grand Rapids Boat Show happening all weekend at DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks connected to the boat show to hear all about what they have to offer this weekend. We also talked about the Tigers, College hoops, Volleyball, NASCAR, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. In our first hour we were joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of our Whitecaps and the Grand Rapids Rise. He and Huge talked about the Tigers in the off-season and previewed what they think this year will look like. They also talked about Caitlyn Clark and how great she's been playing, talked about the GR Rise, and so much more. We wrapped up the first hour with Ben Nielsen from the Boat Show. He filled us in on some of the cool boats you'll be able to find at the boat show, as well as some of the other cool things you'll be able to find inside DeVos Place. In our second hour, we were joined by Dan Hasty to talk some more baseball and volleyball. We were then joined by Jeff Striegle who is the voice of NASCAR on the Motor Racing Network. He and Huge talked about the Daytona 500 happening on Sunday, told us how Carson Hocevar did in the qualifying round, and more. We wrapped up the hour with Rex Hoggard from the Golf Channel. He and Huge talked about Tiger dropping out of the Genesis Invitational after 6 holes. We kicked off the final hour talking some more golf as Bill Hobson from Michigan Golf Live joined us. He and Huge talked about Tiger backing out of the Genesis Invitational, gave their thoughts on where the LIV Tour's popularity is at with people, and more. We then played our earlier interview with NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar, as he'll be racing in the Daytona 500 this weekend. We wrapped up the show with Bill Flohr and Matt Garbarino who are connected to the Inaugural Folds of Honor Michigan Gala happening at Noto's in Grand Rapids on February 24. Bill filled us in on what this event is all about and told us about his connection to Folds of Honor.  Matt is a Police officer who will be running from American Dunes to Noto's to help raise awareness for Folds of Honor and their mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello everyone, we have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Katie Johnson will be featured in our special Short-Term Rental panel called “The Banning of Short-Term Rentals…From the Beginning to the End”.  If you've been paying attention to the controversy surrounding short-term rentals in West Michigan, then you definitely don't want to miss this panel. Katie's panel on Short-Term Rental Regulation will be Friday, February 23rd at 1:30pm. Once again you don't want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside Devos Place in downtown GR. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Golf Show to hear about all of the great things they have to offer this weekend. The Golf Show takes place until this Sunday - so make sure you check it out! During our first two hours we were joined by Mark Wilson Mark who runs the PGA Golf Management Program at Ferris State University, and is also a PGA Rules Official to talk everything golf! He and Huge talked about some of the players that have recently gone to the LIV Tour, including Jon Rahm. They asked the audience how much of the LIV Tour they'll be watching this year. They also talked about where the PGA Tour is currently at, Tiger Woods coming back, talked about the Lions and the Super Bowl, and so much more. We wrapped up the first hour with Matt Golden from the Tullymore Golf Resort in Canadian Lakes. He told us about some of the great stay and play packages they have to offer - and told us how much you can save by booking it at the Golf Show this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside Devos Place in downtown GR. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Golf Show to hear about all of the great things they have to offer this weekend. The Golf Show takes place until this Sunday - so make sure you check it out! During our first two hours we were joined by Mark Wilson Mark who runs the PGA Golf Management Program at Ferris State University, and is also a PGA Rules Official to talk everything golf! He and Huge talked about some of the players that have recently gone to the LIV Tour, including Jon Rahm. They asked the audience how much of the LIV Tour they'll be watching this year. They also talked about where the PGA Tour is currently at, Tiger Woods coming back, talked about the Lions and the Super Bowl, and so much more. We wrapped up the first hour with Matt Golden from the Tullymore Golf Resort in Canadian Lakes. He told us about some of the great stay and play packages they have to offer - and told us how much you can save by booking it at the Golf Show this weekend. We talked some more Golf in our final hour as Bill Hobson from Michigan Golf Live joined us. He and Huge talked about where their interest is at when it comes to paying attention to LIV Golf vs. PGA Golf. They also gave their thoughts on where they see the evolution of Golf going, and so much more. We were then joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com to get an update on Michigan football's coaching staff. He told us about Ex-Giants Coach Wink Martindale, what he'll bring to the Coaching staff, and more. We were then joined by Nic Lapienski from the Alpine/North Kent Golf Course. He filled us in on all they work they've been putting into both courses in the off-season, told us about some of the specials they have at the Golf Show this weekend, and more. We wrapped up the show with Drew Campanelli who is the owner of Impact Powersports in Rockford. He talked with Huge about the Lomas Brown Lions golf cart giveaway, told us about how you can customize your own golf cart, and filled us in on some of the other cool outdoor vehicles you can find, and more. Go to https://impactpowersportsmi.com/ to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting live from the West Michigan Golf Show inside Devos Place in downtown GR. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great people connected to the Golf Show to hear about all of the great things they have to offer this weekend. The Golf Show takes place until this Sunday - so make sure you check it out! During our first two hours we were joined by Mark Wilson Mark who runs the PGA Golf Management Program at Ferris State University, and is also a PGA Rules Official to talk everything golf! He and Huge talked about some of the players that have recently gone to the LIV Tour, including Jon Rahm. They asked the audience how much of the LIV Tour they'll be watching this year. They also talked about where the PGA Tour is currently at, Tiger Woods coming back, talked about the Lions and the Super Bowl, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! Kate Stoermer will be leading a special breakout session for Short-Term Rental Investors called “State of the State: A Data-Driven Analysis of the Short-Term Rental Market”. Plus, Kate will be joining the round-table discussion on Short-Term Rental Management Strategies. Kate's Round-Table discussion on Short-Term Rental Property Management will be Thursday, February 22ndat 4pm.  Kate's State of the State: Data-Driven Analysis of the Short-Term Rental Market will be Friday, February 23rd at 9am. Once again you don't want to miss the 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

Today on the show, we're talking about the College second signing day as we were joined by some of our great guests to talk about Michigan, Michigan State, and National recruits. We kicked off the show talking with Chris Balas from theWolverine.com to talk about NIL and recruiting. He gave us his thoughts of NIL on recruiting, updated us on Sherrone Moore's coaching staff, and much more. We were then joined by Chad Simmons from On3.com to talk about some of the best recruits throughout the Country. He and Huge also talked about the effects of NIL and the transfer portal on College sports, and much more. We also took some of your shout-outs to kids who have signed today. We got some more National recruiting insight in our second hour as Adam Friedman from Rivals.com joined us. He and Huge talked about some of the bigger names that have signed Nationally and also talked about how much NIL money some of these athletes will be getting, and much more. We were then joined by Jason Killop from SpartanMag.com to get an update on MSU signees. He and Huge talked about the work that Head Coach Jonathan Smith has been doing in the off-season, talked about what the newest recruits are going to bring to the Spartans, and more. We were joined by Zach Libby from theWolverine.com in our final hour to talk some more about Michigan's signing class. He updated us on the new recruits Michigan has coming to them, talked about what they'll add, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com to talk more about MSU and their signing class. He and Huge talked about everything that Jonathan Smith has doing in his short time at MSU, gave us his thoughts on what this year will look like, and more. We were then joined by EJ Holland from theWolverine.com to talk more about Michigan. He talked about some of the players that have signed with Michigan, gave his thoughts on what they'll bring, and more. We wrapped up the show with Carolyn Alt from the West Michigan Golf Show - happening this weekend at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. She told about some of the new things they have to offer, talked about some of the cool things you'll be able to find and take part in, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Carolyn Alt from the West Michigan Golf Show - happening this weekend at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. She told about some of the new things they have to offer, talked about some of the cool things you'll be able to find and take part in, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Zach Libby from theWolverine.com in our final hour to talk some more about Michigan's signing class. He updated us on the new recruits Michigan has coming to them, talked about what they'll add, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com to talk more about MSU and their signing class. He and Huge talked about everything that Jonathan Smith has doing in his short time at MSU, gave us his thoughts on what this year will look like, and more. We were then joined by EJ Holland from theWolverine.com to talk more about Michigan. He talked about some of the players that have signed with Michigan, gave his thoughts on what they'll bring, and more. We wrapped up the show with Carolyn Alt from the West Michigan Golf Show - happening this weekend at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. She told about some of the new things they have to offer, talked about some of the cool things you'll be able to find and take part in, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this podcast, Gonzo and Amy talk to Terry Moore, who handles Media Relations and Communications for the West Michigan Golf Show, which is this weekend (Feb. 9-11, 2024).What: For over 35 years, West Michigan has started the golf season with the West Michigan Golf Show. With the area's top equipment dealers, courses and resorts, you can plan your entire golf season and even book your first tee-time of the year.Other attractions include: The$100 Hole-Out Challenge; A Closest to the Pin Contest; and a Long Putt Contest where someone may walk away with $10,000.When: Friday, Feb. 9, 2 pm-8 pm; Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 am-6 pm; Sunday, Feb. 11, 10 am-3 pmWhere: DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, downtown Grand RapidsTickets: $12. Juniors 14 & under are FREE. Your ticket gets you free re-entry all weekend! Purchase your ticket at the box office or online with no added fees at www.WestMichiganGolfShow.com. Lots of special ticket promotions online!Parking: Parking is easy! Convenient parking beneath DeVos Place, across the street, or $3.00 parking in DASH lot 9 on Seward Ave. with free shuttle service to the show every 10 minutes, sponsored by Affordable Limousine & Party Bus.Specials: A $10,000 putting contest, long drive contest, and a special Family Fun Golf Zone.Door prizes every hour.Sponsors: Golf Association of Michigan, ForeverLawn West Michigan, LeafFilter, Tito'sCharities:First Tee of W. Michigan, Make a Wish Foundation, Folds of Honor and Patriot's Day.Info: westmichigangolfshow.comDon't miss out on the latest in travel, spirits and events throughout the state at amyandgonzo.com.Follow John and Amy:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenX (formerly Twitter) at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today. Scott Meyers will be our featured speaker on “Self-Storage Investing: Proven Strategies for Success” Scott will be speaking Thursday, February 22 at 4 pm.  And you definitely don't want to miss his presentation. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today. Jonathan Mast will be our featured speaker on Artificial Intelligence and his topic will be “Smart Investing:  Maximizing AI's impact on Short-Term Vacation Rental Investing” Jonathan will be a featured speaker on Thursday, February 22 at 9 am.  He'll also be presenting earlier that morning at 8am on “AI for Housing Providers and Investors” Come get your double-shot of AI that morning with Jonathan! You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today. Adrian Smude will be our featured speaker on “Wheels of Fortune—Cashing in on Mobile Home Investing” Adrian will be speaking Thursday, February 22 at 10:30 am.  And you definitely don't want to miss his presentation. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is the must-attend two-day event for real estate investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today. BiggerPockets contributor Alex Jarbo will be our featured speaker on “The Future of Hospitality Management in the Short-Term and Vacation Rental Space” Alex will be speaking Thursday, February 22 at 1:30pm.  He'll also be speaking on a panel that same morning at 8am on how to “Elevate Your Portfolio with Boutique Hotels & Resorts” You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

We have a special speaker announcement for our 2024 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, which is being held this February 22nd through 23rd here in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Devos Place conference center. This is The Must-Attend Two-Day event for Real Estate Investors at all levels! And I have a special speaker announcement to make today. Anthony Chara will be our featured speaker on “Building Generational Wealth: Increase Wealth Exponentially with Multifamily Properties” Anthony will be speaking Friday, February 23 at 10:30 am.  He'll also be a guest on our apartment investing panel at 8am that same morning where we'll be discussing how to scale your investment strategies with Apartments. You can go to www.midwestREIconference.com to get your tickets and find out more.

We were joined by Rich MacKeigan from Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place, and DeVos Performance Hall. He updated us on projects on the horizon in Grand Rapids - like the new amphitheater that is planned to be around in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting from the beautiful Tullymore Golf Resort in Canadian Lakes. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of our great guests to talk Michigan and Michigan State football, Detroit Tigers, and more. We were also joined by some of the great folks from Tullymore to hear about some of the great things they have to offer. We kicked off the show with Chris Balas from theWolverine.com to talk about Michigan football. He updated us on what he's been hearing in regards to their new NIL program, looked ahead to the season, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com to talk some Michigan State Football. He updated us on what Mel Tucker and his team has been up to, discussed the roster, and more. We were then joined by Rich MacKeigan from Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place, and DeVos Performance Hall. He updated us on projects on the horizon in Grand Rapids - like the new amphitheater that is planned to be around in 2026. We talked about the Tigers in our second hour as Dan Hasty from the West Michigan Whitecaps Broadcast team joined us. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers are only 4 games out of first place in the AL Central. They also talked about their expectations for the rest of the season, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about MSU football and Tim told us how good he thinks the team will be this year. We wrapped up the hour with Matt Golden from Tullymore telling us about some of the upcoming events they're hosting. We were joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com in our final hour to talk some Michigan football and basketball. Anthony gave us his thoughts on how good Harbaugh's team will be this year, talked about Juwan Howard and the Michigan basketball roster, and more. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal to talk MSU football. He and Huge talked about this year's squad under Tucker will be, discussed the QB situation, expectations for the season, and more. We wrapped up the show with our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with FSU Bulldog Head Coach Tony Annese. Tony talked about the growth of the football program, told us about some great programs and facilities coming to Big Rapids, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're broadcasting from the beautiful Tullymore Golf Resort in Canadian Lakes. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of our great guests to talk Michigan and Michigan State football, Detroit Tigers, and more. We were also joined by some of the great folks from Tullymore to hear about some of the great things they have to offer. We kicked off the show with Chris Balas from theWolverine.com to talk about Michigan football. He updated us on what he's been hearing in regards to their new NIL program, looked ahead to the season, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com to talk some Michigan State Football. He updated us on what Mel Tucker and his team has been up to, discussed the roster, and more. We were then joined by Rich MacKeigan from Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place, and DeVos Performance Hall. He updated us on projects on the horizon in Grand Rapids - like the new amphitheater that is planned to be around in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biggest Real Estate Investing Conference in Michigan is BACK! Join us for a two day in-person event at DeVos Place in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 23rd & 24th at the 2023 Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Annual Conference & Expo! We'll be bringing you a powerhouse of national speakers, 50+ exhibitors, breakout sessions, and numerous opportunities to network and make deals! Don't miss this opportunity to learn strategies from nationally recognized experts and build massive wealth through real estate investing! REGISTER NOW! https://www.michiganreiconference.com/register And don't miss the Short-Term Rental Conference on Wednesday, February 22nd of 2023 at the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Same place, same week, different conference. You can find out more by visiting https://www.shorttermrentalassoc.com/