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See if you've built a business worth having: https://bit.ly/BuildABusinessWorthHaving_itf1Most contractors build a business that depends on them being there every day.Taylor built one that allowed him to move to another state.After years of working nonstop, struggling to trust his team, and feeling like he always had to be the one to come to the rescue, Taylor made a massive change. He moved from Arizona to Idaho while his contracting business stayed in Arizona — and continued to grow.In this episode of Inside The Fight, Tim and Derek sit down with Taylor Payne, owner of Total Precision Builders in Casa Grande, AZ, to talk about how he went from being a workaholic who couldn't step away from the business to running a $2.7 million contracting company from another state.They break down:• How Taylor built a contracting business he could run from another state• Why learning to trust his team was one of the biggest hurdles to gaining freedom• How knowing his numbers, job costing, and understanding his margins changed the way he runs his business• Why charging more and targeting a 50% gross profit forced him to rethink his pricing• How pride kept him from admitting what wasn't working and implementing what he already knew• Why Taylor put his first Mile High Profit Summit trip on a credit card when he felt like he couldn't afford to go• How failing to implement kept him stuck even when he had the tools to move forward• Why building the right team means no longer tolerating people who aren't aligned with your standards• How Taylor went from making money the priority to valuing his freedom, family, and timeChapters00:00 How Taylor Runs a $2.7M Business From Another State03:20 Moving to Idaho While the Business Stayed in Arizona06:53 The Real Reason Taylor Needed More Freedom10:35 What The Fight Changed in His Business14:18 Discovering the 50% Gross Profit Mindset18:45 Why His Old Business Couldn't Continue22:06 Learning to Track the Numbers27:32 The Coaching Moment That Changed His Sales31:26 Pride, Failure & Starting Over36:53 Taylor's Biggest Implementation Mistake46:08 Why He Refuses to Go Back50:15 What Contractors Need to Stop ToleratingA successful contracting business shouldn't require you to be physically present every day just to keep it running.When you know your numbers, build the right team, implement proven systems, and stop making yourself the answer to every problem, you create something bigger than revenue.You create freedom.Tom Reber is the founder of The Contractor Fight. He is the host of Contractor Fight TV, an entrepreneur, a speaker, a podcaster, and a former HGTV host.For over 20 years, Tom has helped hundreds of thousands of contractors build businesses worth having.He does this by helping them become the kind of people capable of building them.On this channel you will find straight-talk training for your business.We cover sales, pricing, profit, leadership, and mindset.Our goal is to build a Strong You, a Strong Home, and a Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Join The Fight.

This week, I am so pumped to have back on my Level Up Your Listing co-founder, Tatianna Taylor-Tait, who amongst all her titles can now add WINNER OF RENOVATION RESORT SHOWDOWN SEASON 3 !!!!! Last time Tatianna was on, we had to tip-toe around the "secret project" she was working on at the time, but by now the secret's out and you can stream Renovation Resort Showdown S3 to see her show off her design chops over 8 episodes... and take home the ultimate prize! Tatianna gives us all the BTS today of what filming for 2 months in remote Ontario was actually like, and which moments you saw on TV that had some *producer magic* behind them. We also announce the HUGE change coming to next year's LUYL Summit, and right now you can get $100 off during our early bird sale! Don't wait, because prices go up on 10/1. LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT

A major commercial real estate syndication just collapsed, and $30 million worth of investors are going to lose their money. Other syndications are struggling to stay afloat…issuing capital calls and freezing distributions to investors. To understand what's driving this wave of failures, I reached out to Ryan Caldwell CCIM®, CPM®, Co-Founder and CEO of Resolute RDM and an 18-year veteran of commercial real estate investment and development.    What You'll Discover In This Episode  The one question that separates good real estate deals from disasters How underwriting assumptions made years ago affect syndications today Why the best capital-raisers are struggling right now The "pretend and extend" dynamic reshaping distressed commercial RE The two paths the Federal Reserve could take interest rate policy What it takes to find deals that survive rough times   About the Guest Ryan Cadwell, CCIM, CPM, is Co-Founder & CEO of Resolute RDM, an Indianapolis-based commercial real estate firm he co-founded in 2008, specializing in investment, brokerage, and property management. Over 18 years, his practice has spanned income-producing assets, investment strategy, asset management, syndications, and ground-up development, including more than $25 million in construction and redevelopment delivered for investors. He currently serves as General Partner of Aero Landing Development, a 242-unit build-to-rent community in Lebanon, Missouri. His practice is deliberately consultative: fixed-fee advisory work built on the CCIM analytical framework, helping owners answer the hold-or-sell, lease-or-own, and where-next questions before any transaction. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn or Resolute RDM website.   About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

Simplicity and the concept of 'less is more' can be beneficial in much more than finance. The tiny home movement has proved to be a great new option for a lot of people looking to live a simpler, more abundant life. This week's guest, Jewel Pearson, is not only a tiny homeowner but she is also an advocate and community leader that shares her tiny living experiences and assists others in achieving their tiny living dreams. Over the course of a decade, Jewel worked toward downsizing her life and in 2015 she built the tiny home of her dreams in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her 360 sq ft home has been featured on HGTV's shows "Tiny House, Big Living" and "How Are They Now" and has been featured in several other media outlets. As a proud supporter of tiny living and the simpler lifestyle that it offers, she provides support through her consulting services and workshops that she teaches around the country. Jewel has also founded the Tiny House Trailblazers; a duo collaboration of powerful and uniquely talented women of color who together are a strong representation and voice for diversity and inclusion within the tiny house movement. In this episode we discuss: Why everyone should redefine or rather choose for themselves what tiny living means The misconception some people have that living in a tiny home means you sacrifice quality, luxury, and design & why tiny living does not mean "small living" How downsizing and living this life helped Jewel to live her life fully and abundantly What Jewel's life was like before the tiny home and what prompted the change The steps it took to actually make the changes she needed to move into her home How to start the tiny living process Jewel's mission to bring the tiny home movement to more people of color and some of the racism she has experienced in the community The different tiny home options Factors to consider in making the transition to tiny home living Jewel's thoughts on the FIRE (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and Uncertainty A book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action steps Updated corrections from the original hardcover Exclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter Course The Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Tiny House Communities Info Tour of Jewel's Tiny House–(more updated pics available on social media sites) Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already. Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here./' Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here! Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more! Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review! Get The Budget Bootcamp Check out my personal website here. Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Jewel: Ms. Gypsy Soul Instagram: @msgypsysoul Facebook: Ms. Gypsy Soul Twitter: @msgypsysoul Connect with the Tiny House Trailblazers: Tiny House Trailblazers Instagram: @tinyhousetrailblazers Facebook: Tiny House Trailblazers Twitter: @tinyhousetrailblazers Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

Join us on October 8–9, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada for the first-ever Passive Income Pilots Conference. Learn how to build smarter wealth beyond the cockpit: https://www.passiveincomepilots.com/pip-conference Tait Duryea welcomes Chris Naugle to discuss his unconventional path from professional snowboarding and Wall Street to real estate and privatized banking. Chris shares lessons from building businesses, surviving financial setbacks, owning dozens of rental units, and completing hundreds of flips before discovering the Infinite Banking Concept. They examine how specially designed whole life policies can support private lending, real estate investing, debt strategies, and greater control over capital while highlighting the discipline required to make the strategy work.Chris Naugle is a wealth educator, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and former registered investment advisor specializing in privatized banking and the Infinite Banking Concept. A former professional snowboarder, Chris built multiple businesses before moving into financial services, real estate investing, and private lending. His experience includes managing investment assets, completing hundreds of house flips, appearing on HGTV's Risky Builders, and building systems designed to help investors take greater control of their capital. Show notes:(0:00) Passive Income Pilots Conference announcement: https://www.passiveincomepilots.com/pip-conference (8:00) Chris Naugle's wealth-building journey(13:54) Building a business at seventeen(18:31) Transition from retail to Wall Street(26:32) Building a financial advisory career(29:24) First lessons in real estate(36:20) Hitting the real estate debt wall(41:51) From house flipping to HGTV(44:05) Discovering privatized banking(49:06) Rethinking traditional money strategies(51:30) Infinite banking versus securities-backed credit(57:25) OutroConnect with Chris Naugle:Website: https://www.chrisnaugle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisnaugle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thechrisnaugle If you're interested in participating, the latest institutional-quality self-storage portfolio is available for investment now at: https://turbinecap.investnext.com/portal/offerings/8449/houston-storage/ — You've found the number one resource for financial education for aviators! Please consider leaving a rating and sharing this podcast with your colleagues in the aviation community, as it can serve as a valuable resource for all those involved in the industry.Remember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com! https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Join our growing community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passivepilotsCheck us out on Instagram @PassiveIncomePilots: https://www.instagram.com/passiveincomepilots/Follow us on X @IncomePilots: https://twitter.com/IncomePilotsGet our updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passive-income-pilots/Do you have questions or want to discuss this episode? Contact us at ask@passiveincomepilots.com See you at the next one!*Legal Disclaimer*The content of this podcast is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, and do not reflect those of any organization they are associated with, including Turbine Capital or Spartan Investment Group. The opinions of our guests are their own and should not be construed as financial advice. This podcast does not offer tax, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are advised to consult with their own legal or financial counsel and to conduct their own due diligence before making any financial decisions.

Can your home actually make you feel calmer, happier, more focused — and maybe even more abundant?This week on Talking Smack 415, Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great sit down with Lisa Morton, holistic interior designer, Feng Shui master teacher, host of the Feng Shui Living Podcast, and author of Aligned at Home.Lisa spent years designing ultra-luxury private jet interiors before burnout, anxiety and panic attacks forced her to rethink not only how she was living — but how the spaces around her were affecting her wellbeing.That journey led her to Feng Shui, energy work and holistic interior design, and completely changed the way she thinks about our homes.We get into how your physical environment can affect your nervous system, energy, productivity, relationships and overall sense of wellbeing — without requiring a massive renovation or an HGTV-sized budget.We talk about:What Feng Shui actually is — and why it's not just woo-wooThe five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and waterHow to use the Bagua map to understand the energy of your homeWhy the center of your home mattersThe importance of your front door — aka the “mouth of chi”How clutter can affect your nervous systemWhy the position of your desk can change how focused and productive you feelThe Feng Shui “command position” for working and studyingHow color psychology impacts mood and energyCreating balance when one person is a maximalist and another wants everything put awayWhy mirrors can amplify both the good AND the not-so-good in your homeSimple ways to reset the energy of a roomCrystals, plants, natural materials, space-clearing sprays and biophilic designHow to create a calmer, healthier dorm room in a tiny shared spaceWhy broken appliances, leaks and burned-out light bulbs are worth fixing ASAPAnd yes... why Lisa wants you to PUT THE TOILET SEAT DOWNOne of our favorite takeaways? Your home doesn't just need to look beautiful. It should support the way you want to feel.Whether you're sending a kid off to college, working from home, trying to get organized, living with people whose definition of “clean” is VERY different from yours, or simply craving a home that feels more peaceful, Lisa gives us small, realistic shifts that can make a surprisingly big difference.And because this is Talking Smack 415, we somehow also get into private jets, stingray-covered tabletops, Debbie's leopard print obsession, Jamie's house full of men, toilet seats, Botox and bangs.Because... obviously.

Leslie Jones joins Matt Wilstein for a hilarious and candid conversation about her time on Saturday Night Live, her new HGTV series Roast My Rental, and her “I'm Hot” comedy tour. The Emmy-winning comedian opens up about why she left SNL, returning for SNL50, and whether she could ever host the show. Jones also reflects on the intense backlash around the all-female Ghostbusters reboot, her experience being targeted by online trolls (including the recently deported Milo Yiannopoulos), and how Donald Trump's rise from The Apprentice to the presidency changed the way she sees him—including a wild story about meeting Trump at SNL. Plus, she weighs in on AI, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, comedy, Hollywood's uncertain future, and her dream of playing a superhero villain. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Naugle is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founded of The Money School. A former pro snowboarder who rose from a lower-middle-class upbringing, he has built and owned 17 companies and managed over $30 million in financial assets.    Chris teaches the "Be Your Own Bank"/Infinite Banking Concept to help people control cash flow and escape traditional banking systems. Naugle has been featured on HGTV and Forbes and hosts the Money School Podcast.   0:00: Early Lessons in Saving 6:00: Snowboarding and his first business of Phat Clothing 12.00: Hardship, Sports, and Character Development 16:00: Success, Comparison, and Happiness 21:00: Wealth, and why retirement sounds awful 26.00: Time-Limited Pursuits and Personal Fulfillment 31.00: Why we have to play our own Game (not confirming) 30:00: Why we need more Focus and Loyalty, and Long-Term Relationships 46:00: Grit, and the Limits of Success 52.00: The "pay yourself first" principle from *The Richest Man in Babylon*. 56:00: Avoiding Quick-Money Strategies   Until next time, love and good vibes.     #fatherhood #selfimprovement #health #entrepreneur Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

The overwhelming online advice for first-time homebuyers is often backwards, designed to generate sales leads, not empower you. Here's what the industry doesn't want you to know. SynopsisWe critically deconstructed the top 10 most common first-time homebuyer tips from NerdWallet, Bankrate, Rocket Mortgage, Ramsey Solutions, Better.com, HGTV, the National Association of REALTORS®, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Spoiler: most of it is designed to turn you into a sales "lead," not an informed buyer. From shopping lenders first to needing 20% down, learn why the conventional wisdom fails you and discover the strategic, team-first approach that has helped thousands of first-time buyers build real, lasting wealth. Quote"Don't buy your first home thinking about resale and your exit. Plan this purchase thinking about your early retirement. Plan your EMPIRE."— David Sidoni, Nationwide First Time Homebuying Coach HighlightsWhy is "shopping for lenders" the #1 online tip when almost every source publishing it sells mortgages?What happens when you click that "pre-approval" button? You become a lead, not a client.Do you really need 20% down? Two decades of data say no, and it's not even close.How does a single physical home tour demolish months of Zillow scrolling for your "needs vs. wants" list?What is "empire building," and why is it a smarter play than buying with resale in mind?Why is a seller credit for repairs almost always better than a price reduction?87% of Realtors quit within five years. How do you avoid being someone's on-the-job training?HowtoBuyaHome.com/10steps - The #1 Educational System for First-Time Homebuyers in the USAHowtoBuyaHome.com/Guide - Over 100 of our BEST Episodes of Detailed Homebuying Knowledge, Interviews, and MORE! Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to to get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

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What if the reason you pay more in taxes than necessary is not that you earn too much, but that you begin planning too late? When business owners see wealthy investors paying lower effective tax rates, it is easy to assume they have access to loopholes or special rules. But the more important difference often lies in how deliberately they structure their income, investments, entities, transactions, and charitable giving throughout the year. They are not waiting until tax season to discover what they owe. They are making decisions before the outcome becomes fixed. In this episode, I sit down with CPA, master tax architect, wealth strategist, and insurance planner and investor, Michael Uadiale, to explain why the tax code should be understood as a roadmap, how ongoing planning can materially change a high earner's tax position, what separates a genuine advisor from a tax preparer, and why the largest deduction is not always the best wealth decision.   What You'll Discover In This Episode Why wealthy business owners are not necessarily "cheating" the tax system How the tax code rewards specific forms of business and investment activity Why changing your tax outcome requires changing your financial facts The difference between tax preparation and year-round tax planning Why a capable tax advisor should be asking you far more questions How quarterly scenario planning can prevent a year-end liquidity crisis Why a large deduction does not automatically make an investment suitable How oil and gas investments can generate tax benefits while still carrying real risk When private foundations and charitable remainder trusts may become useful Why documentation, coordination, and proper structure matter as much as the strategy itself   About the Guest Michael Uadiale is a CPA, master tax architect, wealth strategist, and insurance planner and investor. He is the founder of a national accounting and advisory practice serving high-performing entrepreneurs, real estate investors, healthcare professionals, and high-income earners. With nearly two decades of experience, Michael helps clients move beyond annual tax preparation and develop proactive strategies around income, investments, entity structure, charitable giving, estate planning, and long-term wealth creation. His approach is built around frequent planning conversations, industry-specific expertise, and ensuring that every strategy is legal, properly documented, and aligned with the client's financial goals. To book a discovery call, send an email to taxes@smeedcpa.com. You can also connect with Michael on LinkedIn.    About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

HGTV has challenged a bunch of ‘90s TV stars to renovate a home, and we can’t think of anyone more appropriate to recap the season than the kings of TGIF! Will and Rider dig into an all-new reality TV challenge, working with glass blocks, scalloped sinks, colored toilets and huge bathtubs. A first look at the homes leaves our hosts wondering if some are just beyond saving, even if it is their real-life friends competing to win. So come along as Will and Rider evaluate challenges in the kitchen, the rumpus room, and backyard/sideyard! It's Pod Meets Twirl’d: Thank God It’s Fixed with two ‘90s stars who were NOT asked to be on the show!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Friday's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. And this episode has something extra: two bonus segments that never made it on the air. On this episode: • Go or No Go — Labor Day weekend is packed around NEPA, so we sort through what's happening and help you decide what's worth a Go and what's a definite No Go. • Prospector's Rant — Prospector has something bothering him again. Shocking, we know. This week's target gets the full Rant treatment. • inTEXTicated — actual drunken texts from people who had access to a phone long after they should've lost texting privileges. • The Brighter Side of Prospector — we briefly interrupt the complaining and stupidity to prove that good people are still out there doing good things. PLUS TWO BONUS SEGMENTS THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT ON THE SHOW: • Top Five Ways to Make Your Home a 10 — the average homeowner may not think their house is perfect, but Prospector has five easy home-improvement ideas that should absolutely never appear on HGTV. • “It's a Three Day Weekend” — our special song for the Labor Day holiday weekend, celebrating that wonderful feeling when Sunday night arrives and you suddenly remember: you don't have to go to work tomorrow. • Prospector's Yambag of the Week Plus more weird, funny, local, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, Labor Day weekend in NEPA, Prospector's Rant, inTEXTicated, Go or No Go, bonus Prospector Show segments, and everything you might have missed on ROCK 107.

Welcome to Season 14 of Haunted AF! Hope you're ready for some terrifying real-life stories (courtesy of our listeners) and some Spooky News you'll be excited to hear (like a new show about renovating haunted houses)! We'll also share a wild story about Kaia Gerber's exorcism (for real)! Remember to find the video on YouTube and to please send your true scary stories to hauntedafpodcast@gmail.com so we can use them in Season 14 of Haunted AF!If you have a scary story to share with the show, please send it to hauntedafpodcast@gmail.com. We love written stories but audio and/or video is our favorite!

Find your sales leaks: https://bit.ly/SalesLeakScorecard_itf1Most contractors believe the only way to build a successful business is to work 80 hours a week and sacrifice everything at home.Roberto Diaz thought the exact same thing. He was working non-stop, hiding empty bank accounts from his family, and putting thousands of dollars on credit cards just to survive.Then he hit a breaking point: "Strong Home, Strong Business."In this episode of Into The Fight, Tim and Derek sit down with general contractor Roberto Diaz (owner of Building by Giving in Denver, CO) to talk about how he stopped overworking, started tracking his numbers with job costing, and built a business that lets him be home by 5 PM with his wife and kids.They break down:• Why overworking and sacrificing family time won't save your contracting business• How to transition from doing everything yourself to implementing real business systems• The exact breaking point that forces contractors to stop hiding from their numbers• Why tracking job costing reveals the painful truth about your margins• How to build standards around subs, culture, and hospitality in construction• The power of reaching out to realtors, designers, and local partners to stay busy• Why asking hard questions and practicing active listening saves marriages and businessesChapters00:00 Welcome to Into The Fight: Roberto Diaz00:58 Donating 3% to 5% of Every Project03:36 The Breaking Point: Strong Home, Strong Business04:55 Empty Bank Accounts & Taking the Risk07:27 Deciding to Be a Present Father12:33 Facing the Truth with Job Costing15:15 Working with Family and Uncomfortable Conversations18:34 Scaling with a Subcontractor Model & High Standards26:28 Becoming a Better Husband & Communicator32:45 The Question Every Contractor Needs to AskRunning a contracting business should never force you to sacrifice your home life.When you implement job costing and track your actual numbers, you build a company that runs smoothly. That clarity gives you the freedom to be fully present as a husband and father.Tom Reber is the founder of The Contractor Fight. He is the host of Contractor Fight TV, an entrepreneur, a speaker, a podcaster, and a former HGTV host.For over 20 years, Tom has helped hundreds of thousands of contractors build businesses worth having.He does this by helping them become the kind of people capable of building them.On this channel you will find straight-talk training for your business.We cover sales, pricing, profit, leadership, and mindset.Our goal is to build a Strong You, a Strong Home, and a Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Join The Fight.

What if commercial real estate is already in a period of serious distress, but most investors cannot see the full extent of it yet? When a market turns, people expect the evidence to be obvious. They expect public defaults, collapsing prices, and clear signs that the cycle has changed. But this downturn is unfolding differently. Distressed assets are changing hands privately, lenders and institutional owners are limiting what becomes public, and significant capital remains on the sidelines because investors still do not know how to price rates, risk, and future values with confidence. In this episode, I sit down with John Azar to examine what is actually happening inside the commercial real estate market, why this cycle is not simply another version of 2008, how hidden distress is creating opportunities for investors who preserved capital, and why the operators who showed discipline during the euphoric years may be the ones best prepared to act now. What You'll Discover In This Episode Why commercial real estate can be in distress before the broader market acknowledges it How private sales and nondisclosure agreements can conceal the real level of pain Why this cycle looks fundamentally different from the 2008 financial crisis How the excesses of 2021 through 2023 created many of today's distressed assets Why the behavior of an operator during the last cycle matters when evaluating them today How patience and preserved liquidity can become an advantage in a repricing market Why uncertainty around rates and values is freezing capital despite abundant liquidity What investors should examine before allocating money to a distressed real estate opportunity   About the Guest John Azar is an entrepreneur, adventurer, executive coach, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. As a fund manager, John helps investors access tax-efficient commercial real estate opportunities designed to support long-term capital growth and generate regular cash flow throughout the holding period. Through Peak 15 Capital's current fund, limited partners can participate in opportunities structured to provide General Partner-level economics without taking on the same operational risks and responsibilities. Peak 15 Capital takes a collaborative, transparent, and highly disciplined approach to investing. The firm focuses on protecting the downside through extensive due diligence, conservative underwriting, and prudent deal execution, while pursuing strong returns, tax advantages, and quarterly distributions for investors. To learn more, visit http://peak15cap.com,  http://johnazar.com, or send an email to azar@peak15cap.com. You can also find John on Instagram and LinkedIn.   About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

Bachelor Nation alum, Jill Chin, is catching up with Ben and Ashley about going instagram official with her boyfriend of one year, what the vibes were REALLY like on “Bachelor Mansion Takeover” and if we’ll see her on reality TV in the future now that she’s found love! Plus, Jill spills on some “beef” she has with a former Bachelor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After close to 600 flips, Brandon Rickman wanted to move beyond a business where every completed deal meant starting over and finding the next one. Brandon shares how his real estate business expanded from single family flipping into self storage and private lending. His first self storage development started as two houses on four and a half acres that a wholesaler was selling as potential flips. During due diligence, Brandon discovered the county's future land use map showed the land as general commercial. That discovery eventually led to an 865 unit self storage facility. He also talks about what happened to his flipping business when the Atlanta market changed. Before August 2022, his operation was doing roughly 8 to 10 deals per month. Volume later dropped sharply, and Brandon says the experience reinforced one of his biggest lessons from more than 20 years in real estate: you have to be willing to shift with the market. Key topics and takeaways: Why Brandon calls flipping a transactional business How two residential properties became an 865 unit self storage development Why his flipping volume fell as the Atlanta market changed The gap Brandon saw between private lenders and hard money lenders Why direct mail remains his top outbound channel for off market properties How he combines direct mail, cold calls, and texts around the same seller data Guest Information: Brandon Rickman has been working full time in real estate for more than 20 years. He has completed close to 600 flips and appeared on HGTV's Flip or Flop Atlanta. He is also involved in self storage and is a partner in ProLend Capital. ProLend Capital: ProLendCapital.com Email: brandon@ProLendCapital.com Call to Action: To learn more about Brandon's private lending business and how ProLend Capital works with investors and borrowers, visit ProLendCapital.com.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast we're getting to know Robert “Rob” North, a U.S. Marine Veteran, All–American, lovable off-the-wall, skilled carpenter that has truly carved out a niche for himself. Born and raised on Chicago's South Side, Rob inviites us through getting to know his story of becoming a Marine, to a TV personality, and an all-around global builder. Taking the world of DIY by storm and making home improvement affordable and accessible to all, in his projects Rob breaks down home repairs and improvement, inspiring his audience to follow his motto, “If you can't find a way, make a way!” Teaching his audience how to make that way, Rob has built a large television and online following as a finish carpenter on HGTV's Designed to Sell, as a Co-host on Frank Fontana's Down and Dirty, Co-host on Reality Series Skrew'd, as well as spokesman and DIY Guru for Craftsman. He is currently featured as one of the main hosts of the popular BYU TV humaniitarian travel show, The Fixers – think Habitat for Humanity meets IShowSpeed. In each episode he goes around the world helping non-profit organizations improve their work to help others. From the Kingston's Inner City Streets to a remote riverside village in Ghana, Rob and The Fixers are making the world a better place one project at a time. Listen, learn and discover how Rob's diverse experiences and investments shape his approach to life, work, and making a difference worldwide. Where to find Rob? @ Ron North on TV On The Fixers Seed & Stone Builders On LinkedIn On Instagram On Facebook What's Rob listening to? Theater for the Mind Podcast Other topics of interest: Native American an and Irish interactions in American History GI Joe the cartoon series BCII Productions About Hempcrete Check out Mrs. North aka Cissa Paz Music and @Aurora Planning About the Mackinac Sailing Event Fun Facts about Lake Michigan What exactly is a Square Wave? Black Americans and Bow Hunting Traditions With the tragic landslide and flooding in Nepal, it's heartbreaking to think about how already limited resources are impacting those with longstanding needs for assistance. As Rob mentioned in the conversation, he is about a third of the way to raising the funds to support his apprentice with the lifesaving procedure for his niece. Check out Rob's appeal and the GoFundMe he started to help this family in need.Special Guest: Rob North.

It's an episode about home design and we are joined by THE Bobby Berk himself – award-winning designer, formerly of Netflix's Queer Eye and currently starring in HGTV's Junk or Jackpot. We discuss the unconventional way Bobby figures out someone's personal design style (and how you can figure out your own) and where to start if you want to design your dream home, or even just a room. We discuss where to splurge and where to save, lighting dos and don'ts, furniture/storage hacks for small spaces, why you shouldn't follow trends, how much color is too much, and his thoughts on renovating a rental. We also discuss moving in with a partner and how to navigate merging your things and handling design decisions. Before Bobby joins us, we are talking about friendship (including the current state of ours), Rayna's review on Nantucket, and hotel room behavior with someone you're dating. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on Instagram @bobby, check out Junk or Jackpot on HGTV, and shop Bobby's product line at bobbyberk.com. Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Hinge: Download their audiobook No Ordinary Love for free on Spotify. BetterHelp: See reviews and decide if it's right for you at https://betterhelp.com/gge. Article: Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more at https//:article.com/gge. Dae: Get 20% off your first purchase at https://daehair.com with code GGE. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first order and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with code GGE10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week in Bachelor Nation, BachelorClues and PaceCase descend into one of the strangest stretches in the history of the game: Taylor Frankie Paul is returning to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives while her Bachelorette season remains in limbo, and rumors are swirling that longtime GOR favorite Blake Moynes could be in the mix for the next Bachelor. Plus, the full Bachelor Nation Vacation at Sea schedule has arrived, Tyler Cameron lands a new HGTV dating show, Joey Graziadei continues his march toward acting immortality, the Love Island USA reunion trailer drops, and the Top 5 Parasocial Plays deliver another brutally competitive week before we descend into Screams From the Pit.Subscribe to Game of Roses on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gameofrosesPatreon: https://patreon.com/gameofrosesMerch: https://gameofroses.orgListen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/gameofrosesListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifygameofroses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Columbus to New York City, from the moon to Mars and back again, this episode covers some ground.Our guests are Paul Fatkins and Nick Karakaian, principals of Arcfluence, an architecture firm based in Columbus, Ohio, and hosts of the Arcfluence podcast. You may have heard Dave and Steve on their show on July 26. This time, we swapped guest spots and get to take a deep dive into their world.This is the Deliberate Words podcast with David Stutzman and Steve Gantner, leaders at Conspectus, the specifications company, where we believe words have power. The right words can create trust and transparency, transform the design and construction process, and significantly impact the success of a project and its team.Paul and Nick have been friends since studying architecture at Kent State University. After graduation, their careers took them in different directions, from Chicago and New York City to construction, high-rise design and real estate investing, before eventually bringing them back together to launch Arcfluence in Columbus.We talk about why they chose Columbus, how design can influence communities, the value of thinking like both an architect and an investor, and why better decisions often start with better conversations. We also get into the realities behind HGTV renovation shows, Nick's appearance on Beach Flip, their shared love of Star Trek, and one very important question:When architecture reaches the final frontier, which one of them is actually willing to leave Earth?

Jaleel White is having a major '90s moment! The beloved Family Matters star joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed to talk about hosting HGTV's Totally 90s House, reuniting with fellow '90s icons including Melissa Joan Hart and the Lawrence brothers, and why nostalgia for the decade is stronger than ever. Jaleel also opens up about the lasting legacy of Steve Urkel and “Did I Do That?,” playing Stefon Urquelle, voicing Sonic the Hedgehog, attending public school while starring on television, life after Family Matters, and the surprising role his parents played in helping him navigate childhood fame. Plus: the story behind Jaleel playing basketball with George Clooney! Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week in Bachelor Nation, BachelorClues and PaceCase descend into one of the strangest stretches in the history of the game: Taylor Frankie Paul is returning to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives while her Bachelorette season remains in limbo, and rumors are swirling that longtime GOR favorite Blake Moynes could be in the mix for the next Bachelor. Plus, the full Bachelor Nation Vacation at Sea schedule has arrived, Tyler Cameron lands a new HGTV dating show, Joey Graziadei continues his march toward acting immortality, the Love Island USA reunion trailer drops, and the Top 5 Parasocial Plays deliver another brutally competitive week before we descend into Screams From the Pit.Subscribe to Game of Roses on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gameofrosesPatreon: https://patreon.com/gameofrosesMerch: https://gameofroses.orgListen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/gameofrosesListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifygameofroses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS CONTENT + EARLY & AD-FREE EPISODES HEREThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 trailer just dropped, and I'm giving my immediate knee-jerk reaction to everything coming this season. Kyle Richard's daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, reveals her baby daddy... and Buying Beverly Hills fans may recognize him. Amanda Batula and West Wilson are back on social media, "hard launching" their summer of romance. We remember the legendary Dolly Parton following the news of her passing after a brief battle with cancer at age 80. We break down the latest developments in the Hayden Panettiere investigation, including new details about her ex Brian Hickerson, her mom, Lesley Voegel's GMA interview, and her final months. The Dancing with the Stars casting discourse is heating up as more of the rumored cast leaks. Recapping RHUGT, from Mauricio at Kyle's White Party to Vicki, Luann and all those RHOBH cameos. Plus, I sit down with Jodie Sweetin, Brian Austin Green and Beverley Mitchell to talk HGTV's Totally '90s House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reason HGTV pushes "open concept" architecture is that it lets them show lots of demolition shots, and dudes love sledgehammers busting up walls.

We have some explaining to do.The episode begins with Riz waking up to some major news. Obviously, he assumes everyone is talking about the Becky Thatcher, the first new riverboat joining the St. Louis riverfront fleet in nearly four decades.Nobody is talking about the riverboat.They're talking about Dolly Parton.After the show had recently discussed concerns about Dolly's health, the news of her death arrives—and listeners immediately activate the long-running Rizz Show curse. The inbox fills with variations of “YOU KILLED DOLLY.” Riz insists he did no such thing. The audience has apparently already held a trial and reached a verdict.What follows is a genuinely emotional remembrance of Dolly, particularly from Lern, who talks about growing up in a family of women who adored her and what Dolly represented as a funny, strong, generous woman who never seemed interested in punching down. The crew discusses the flood of tributes, her influence, her sense of humor and the strange feeling when an icon dies and suddenly your entire social feed becomes one giant memorial.They also revisit Dolly's legendary sense of humor through her old Letterman Top 10 appearance and a story about her attitude on the set of Steel Magnolias. It's heartfelt, funny and a reminder that occasionally this daily comedy operation is capable of experiencing an actual human emotion.Don't get used to it.Because we immediately pivot to the continuing saga involving the 49ers owner and the mobile-home community that got unwillingly dragged into headlines surrounding his arrest.Turns out the Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community would like everybody to know something very important: THEY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.According to the discussion, the mobile-home park was simply where he happened to pull over during the police operation. It wasn't part of the sting. Nobody was operating anything out of one of the trailers. The neighborhood just had the misfortune of becoming the funniest possible location to put in a headline.Our apologies to Wheat Hill.Naturally, this clarification leads to approximately half an hour of the crew discussing mobile homes.Rafe explains growing up in a single-wide in southern Illinois with five people, where mounted deer were apparently standard interior design. Except his family couldn't necessarily spring for full taxidermy, so Dad would clean the skull, mount the antlers and put the whole thing on a homemade wooden arrowhead.HGTV has been suspiciously quiet about this aesthetic.Lern remembers the time a giant taxidermied boar head unexpectedly arrived at her family home while her dad was away. Her little sister declared it a monster, Mom immediately banned it from civilized society, and now the boar apparently lives in the dark storage section of the basement waiting for somebody to make one wrong turn at night.Obviously, the show wants it for the office.Then Moon and Rafe provide an unexpectedly thorough education in mobile-home expansion. First you get the trailer. Then comes the lattice. Then the deck. Then another room. Maybe a wood-burning stove. Another deck. Perhaps an above-ground pool with a deck around that. Keep going long enough and the original mobile home becomes the chewy nougat center of an entire residential compound.Rafe also remembers winters when the back of his family's trailer got so cold they hung a blanket across the hallway, fired up the wood stove and everybody slept in the main room.There are old Formica tables. Ancient carpet capable of producing immediate rug burn. Indoor cigarette smoke. Storm shelters. Tornado theories. Wind chimes. Lawn ornaments. Shot-up road signs—allegedly. Abandoned farm equipment. Old horse trailers. And a neighbor who apparently kept woodworking after losing enough fingers that maybe the universe was trying to send a message.It becomes a weirdly affectionate trip through rural childhood, poverty and the things families do to turn whatever they have into a home.Eventually, this daily comedy episode escapes Trailer Park Memory Lane and celebrates National Toilet Paper Day, which leads to an important debate about toilet paper being too soft. Then Rafe describes encountering a handheld bidet sprayer with enough water pressure that incorrect usage could apparently result in a medical evacuation.There's also the nostalgic horror of padded toilet seats, because nothing says “luxury bathroom” quite like sitting on a cracked vinyl cushion that has seen generations of bare asses.National Dog Day brings happier territory as the crew talks about America's popular dog breeds, mutts versus designer breeds, and why mixed-breed dogs may secretly have everything figured out.Then the conversation wanders into genetic modification and the possibility of glow-in-the-dark animals, which naturally leads Moon to conclude that Jurassic Park is inevitable and he will absolutely buy a ticket.Finally, Carrot Top enters the conversation because this show respects narrative structure about as much as a raccoon respects a locked trash can.So yes: Dolly Parton, a new St. Louis riverboat, an NFL-owner controversy, trailer-park vindication, taxidermy, tornado shelters, toilet paper, dangerous bidets, dogs, genetically modified animals and Carrot Top.That is daily comedy.We're sorry.Mostly.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dolly Parton, OnlyFans millions, the internet's sketchiest glory days, trailer park memories, a $50 million phone call, the return of Greek Fire, and grown adults getting absolutely dismantled by elementary-school math. Somehow, that's all one episode of The Rizzuto Show. The show starts on a more emotional note as the crew remembers Dolly Parton and the kindness, humor, generosity, and unmistakable personality that made her such a beloved icon. Unfortunately, Rizz had recently expressed concern about Dolly's health, which means listeners immediately dust off the completely scientific and legally airtight Rizz Show Curse and start blaming him. The emails arrive. The accusations fly. Rizz maintains his innocence. Nobody believes him.Lern shares what Dolly meant to her growing up, the crew revisits some of Dolly's funniest moments, and for a brief shining moment, The Rizzuto Show experiences genuine human emotion.Then we start talking about trailer parks.Because of course we do.After a mobile-home community gets unfairly dragged into headlines surrounding the arrest of 49ers owner Jed York, the crew clears up what actually happened—and that sends everybody barreling into stories about growing up around mobile homes. We get Rafe's single-wide childhood, homemade deer-skull decor, Lern's surprise taxidermied boar head, wood-burning stoves, freezing bedrooms, tornado shelters, questionable carpet, decks built onto decks, and enough rural engineering to make HGTV quietly leave the room.From there, things get even more sophisticated with toilet paper, padded toilet seats, an aggressively powerful handheld bidet, National Dog Day, dog breeds, genetically modified animals and the looming possibility that humanity will eventually build Jurassic Park despite having several movies explaining why we absolutely should not.Then it's time to discuss the modern economy.OnlyFans has reportedly paid creators $30 billion since launch, including billions in 2025 alone. Sounds like easy money—until the crew discovers just how tiny the percentage of million-dollar creators actually is. Naturally, this inspires an extremely serious business discussion about celebrity accounts, niche content, and whether there's an untapped market for shirtless men vacuuming their houses.Please do not put that idea into a business plan.The conversation then heads back to the simpler, uglier and significantly more dangerous internet of our youth: MySpace, Napster, mp3.com, GeoCities, eBaum's World, ICQ, AOL chat rooms, Fark, The Chive and Chatroulette—the website Rafe accurately describes as Russian roulette with considerably worse odds.Moon remembers Story of the Year hitting number one on mp3.com with “Until the Day I Die” before the site disappeared, and everybody remembers when the internet felt less like an algorithm trying to sell you something and more like a bunch of weird digital neighborhoods where nobody's parents had any idea what their children were doing.Which, in retrospect, was maybe not ideal.The nostalgia continues into physical media, old video games, vintage magazines, classic barbershops, and the slow realization that future antique stores might be pretty boring when everything we own is technically a license stored on a server somewhere.There's also entertainment gossip, Rizz admitting he's spent years pretending he's seen Donnie Darko, and then Moon drops the big announcement: Greek Fire is returning to the stage for its first headline show in seven years, with new music and a show at Delmar Hall.And because this daily comedy show still hasn't caused enough intellectual damage, we finish with the Rizz Quiz.First, the crew tackles a $50 million hypothetical: if someone offered you $50 million tax-free to call somebody right now, and you only get the money if they don't answer, who are you calling?The answer around the studio is basically King Scott.Congratulations, Scott. Your inability to answer a phone is finally an asset.Then callers take on 45 seconds of supposedly easy trivia. Colors. Animals. Geography. Third-to-fifth-grade math. The sort of questions every adult thinks they could answer until a timer starts ticking and suddenly 60 divided by 6 is zero, 8 times 4 is 36, 18 plus 22 is 50, and a dollar apparently contains 50 nickels.The Rizz Quiz remains undefeated.So this episode has everything: a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, the Rizz Show Curse, trailer park vindication, taxidermy, dangerous bathroom equipment, OnlyFans economics, internet nostalgia, Chatroulette trauma, disappearing physical media, Greek Fire's return, a hypothetical $50 million payday, and basic arithmetic publicly humiliating grown adults.In other words, another completely normal episode of The Rizzuto Show.Come for the funny celebrity gossip and weird news. Stay for the St. Louis chaos, nostalgic stories, Rizz and the gang roasting each other, and the comforting knowledge that no matter how bad your day is going, at least you probably know that 60 divided by 6 is 10.Probably.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to live the vacationing spirit? In this episode of Grandma's Silver, we explore the enduring allure of coastal design with acclaimed interior designer Krista Watterworth Alterman.You've heard of coastal style. But true coastal living is about more than kitschy seaside decor; it's an architectural and cultural response to landscape, light, and heritage. Today, the aesthetic is shifting away from literal beach themes and moving toward a more disciplined expression of luxury.Joining host Allie Kochinsky to break down this evolution is Krista Watterworth Alterman, the former HGTV host and Executive & Creative Director of Krista + Home, the luxury interior design division of Vesta. With over twenty years of experience designing legacy resort destinations and multi-million-dollar private residences across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, Krista brings an understanding of how spaces can be simultaneously high-design and emotionally resonant.In this episode:How the traditional elements of seaside decor transformed into a modern vision of luxury informed by travel, culture, and architecture.Why balancing permanence with modernity is essential when crafting legacy homes that stand the test of time.Translating high design into spaces that handle real life with ease, intentionality, and visual clarity.RESOURCES:Visit Krista's website.Follow along on her business Instagram or personal account.If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

Brohemian Grove is over, and Nephilim Death Squad is breaking down what actually happened behind the scenes. In this full Brogrove recap, the Raven and Top Lobsta are joined by Matthew Heppner of Straight Bible and Zack of The Berean Files to revisit the VIP Day, the main event, the guests, the chaos, the comedy, the spiritual conversations, and the community that made the weekend happen.The crew talks about venue problems, setup and teardown, the unexpected army of listeners who helped clean up, and what worked—and didn't work—behind the scenes. They revisit the wild stage combination of Owen Benjamin and Dr. Heather Lynn, the event security officer watching the madness unfold, and the mix of podcasters, Bible teachers, conspiracy researchers, and listeners who finally got to meet face-to-face.The conversation also goes deep into some of the topics that surfaced during Brogrove: flat earth arguments, institutional distrust, Rob Skiba, cannibalism and spiritual sacrifice, a bizarre HGTV/open-floor-plan conspiracy theory, and the story of a possible Toad vs. RFK Jr. Libertarian debate. The guys discuss Ed Mabry, Laura Baker, John Lenhart, Brian of Demon Erasers, Seth Kicklighter, Doc Brown, Austin Picard, and other creators who helped make the event what it was.On the Biblical side, Matthew reflects on the VIP Bible study centered on intimacy with God and a living relationship with Scripture. The discussion also touches on Cain and Abel's sacrifices in Hebrews, faith, and the idea of becoming a living sacrifice by surrendering your life in service to God.They also reveal what did not make it into the event—including the Nephilim Death Squad video game demo—and begin brainstorming what the next Brohemian Grove could become: a different venue, a two-day format, bigger guests, family options, a cruise, a movie theater, or even Brogrove church camp.What was your favorite moment from Brohemian Grove? What should change next time, and who should be there?► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.00:00 Intro02:31 Brohemian Grove VIP Day & Main Event Recap08:47 Venue Problems, Setup & Event Teardown14:37 Owen Benjamin at Brohemian Grove20:31 Dr. Heather Lynn, Owen Benjamin & Event Security31:02 Brogrove After Hours & Spider-Man33:07 Flat Earth Debate & Institutional Distrust40:05 Rob Skiba, Flat Earth & Conspiracy Culture43:40 Ed Mabry, John Lenhart & Brogrove Conversations53:18 Doc Brown & the Brogrove Creator Meetup58:02 Austin Picard & Behind-the-Scenes Stories1:03:28 Demon Erasers, Seth Kicklighter & Community1:10:37 Why Brogrove Was About Community1:17:06 Cannibalism, Sacrifice & Strange Stories1:25:07 The HGTV Open-Floor-Plan Conspiracy1:30:41 Toad, RFK Jr. & the Libertarian Debate Story1:49:12 The Nephilim Death Squad Video Game1:51:01 VIP Bible Study & Intimacy With God2:05:42 Brogrove Merch, Creators & Podcast Studio2:11:01 Owen Benjamin Hanging With the Community2:30:47 Gratitude, Listeners & the NDS Journey2:32:36 Cain, Abel, Faith & the Living Sacrifice2:47:23 Plans for the Next Brohemian Grove2:52:53 Bigger Guests & the Future of Brogrove2:56:46 Two-Day Brogrove, New Venues & Church Camp3:04:00 Final Thoughts & OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

You never know what the B-Roll is going to bring - this week, Josh and Jade discuss Indie Navarette's next starring role as Rogue in Marvel's upcoming X-Men reboot. They also talk weekly watches, Jade's new obsession with every type of home show, and complain how catching the latest virus is usually because of someone's child. All that and more in this week's B-Roll episode.

Most business owners think their exit value will come down to EBITDA and an industry multiple. But buyers are not only evaluating what the company earns; they are deciding how much risk they would inherit.  That risk can show up in customer concentration, weak financial reporting, founder dependence, an incomplete leadership team, or a business that has not been prepared to operate without its owner.  In this episode of Money School Elite, I sit down with Mike Bennett, founder of Crewe Capital, to examine what sophisticated buyers actually look for and why strong exits often take years to build.  We also explore why a business does not have one fixed value, how multiple indications of interest can create competitive tension, and why the right buyer may see strategic value that another completely misses.  What You'll Discover In This Episode    Why buyers price a business according to risk, not the effort it took to build The operational weaknesses that can quietly reduce your exit valuation Why founder dependence can make an otherwise profitable company harder to sell How tracking the right KPIs helps you understand whether your business is truly ready for market Why speaking to one buyer can leave significant value on the table How multiple indications of interest reveal what the market actually believes your company is worth Why the highest-value buyer may come from outside the traditional private equity landscape   About the Guest Mike Bennett is the Managing Partner of Crewe Capital. Mr. Bennett held senior positions with three different investment banking firms before this. Mr. Bennett provides capital solutions to middle-market companies and alternative investment advisory to institutional clients. Mr. Bennett has completed over 100 investment banking transactions. Expertise includes mergers, acquisitions, corporate finance, strategic advisory, fundraising, and direct investment in real estate, private equity, and private credit. Mr. Bennett sits on multiple boards and is actively involved in his community by participating in various organizations with a charitable focus. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. To learn more, visit crewe.com and send an email to m@crewe.com.     About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

Most people think the hard part is making money. But Lawrence Dunning's story shows that making money, keeping money, and using money well are three very different things. By 30, Lawrence had built a multi-million-dollar net worth on the trading floor in Chicago. Then he stepped away to pursue a dream that had a much smaller window: becoming a professional MMA fighter. When he came back, the trading business model that had made him wealthy had changed, and the income stream he once relied on was gone. In this episode of Money School Elite, I sit down with Lawrence to talk about what he learned from becoming a millionaire, losing it, rebuilding through real estate, and developing a very different philosophy around money. We get into the difference between being rich and being wealthy, why one revenue stream can create hidden fragility, how risk changes when the goal moves from making money to preserving it, and why the wrong partner can cost more than a bad investment. But this conversation goes beyond money. Lawrence and I also talk about time, fatherhood, health, giving, hard things, and why wealth only becomes meaningful when it helps you build a life you actually want to live.   About the Guest Lawrence Dunning is a real estate investor, broker, entrepreneur, former fixed-income derivatives trader, and former professional MMA fighter. Born and raised in London, England, Lawrence holds both an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of Exeter. He began his career in finance as a fixed-income derivatives trader, working in London, Amsterdam, and Wall Street before settling in Chicago, where he traded at the Chicago Board of Trade and eventually founded his own trading company. After beginning his real estate investing journey in 2009, Lawrence shifted his focus fully into real estate and became a full-time broker in 2014. Since then, he has sold more than a quarter of a billion dollars in real estate investment properties and built a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential assets. He specializes in helping investors find turnkey, cash-flow-positive buildings and has been recognized as a Top 1% agent in Chicago for a decade. Lawrence is part of the Dunning Team at Fulton Grace, host of the Enter the Lionheart podcast, and author of The Forgotten Asset Class. He is also a Jiu-Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt, bringing a rare perspective on discipline, risk, resilience, money, and what it takes to rebuild after major setbacks. Follow @LawrenceDunning on Instagram.    About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

A location scout knocked on Savannah's door in high school and handed her a card. She thought it was sketchy and almost threw it away. Her mom made the call — and less than a week later, producers from LA were walking through their house in Biloxi scouting a Nicolas Cage movie.Savannah and Dalton from Little Lighthouse Productions join us to talk about building a production company from the ground up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and what it actually takes to work in film without leaving the state.In this episode:- How a stand-in role on the set of Arsenal — with Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and Adrian Grenier — turned a high schooler with zero camera experience into a filmmaker- Dalton's path from computer science and boilermaking into audio work, and leaving the nine-to-five in February to go full time- What a real film set looks like: focus pullers, boom ops, grips, gaffers, and three cameras rolling nonstop- Savannah's work with NFL Films — selected for their women's sports film program, then nine documentary shoots across last season, Hard Knocks and 30 for 30 style- Shooting the Peacock series Road to the Show on Jesús Made, the Biloxi Shuckers shortstop who is now the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball- Working on HGTV's Hometown in Laurel and Love and Fairhope in Alabama- Creating Gulf Coast Real Estate (R-E-E-L) with Travis Page — part travel show, part real estate marketing- Why audio matters more than video, and how a $35 Hollyland mic changes everything- Mississippi's film tax incentives, the Film Mississippi crew registry, and why more local crew means more productions coming here- The Mississippi Film Alliance — grants, mentorship, and the upcoming film summit in Jackson at MPB- Gear progression from DSLRs and iPhones to Sony FX 30s and FX 6s- Do you need film school? Honest advice for breaking in on the Gulf Coast in 2026Whether you're a local business looking for professional video, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious what goes on behind the scenes — this one's worth the listen.Little Lighthouse Productions(228) 861-2495littlelighthouseproductions.com@littlelighthouseproductions on Instagram and FacebookBrought to you by:Southern Magnolia SmilesTaylor and Cox Law Firm Forever Young Men's and Women's HealthEnsured RoofingMike's StickersDewy Dew BugzDownload our App:Apple users click hereAndroid users click hereAll of our links here

Send us Fan MailInterior designer, HGTV host, and Volition Beauty collaborator Alison Victoria joins Skin Anarchy to talk about the free habits that actually keep her well, how your home shapes your health, how HGTV really gets made, building her Greek Goddess Glow Drops, and what it takes to break into television. Below are the biggest questions answered in this episode.Who is Alison Victoria?An interior designer turned television host and executive producer who knew her path at age 11. Design is the throughline of everything she builds. "Doing design makes me happy and being happy makes me healthy. And that's to me the most important thing."What does Alison Victoria do for self care?She anchors to the basics: a daily workout and long sleep. "I sleep nine, 10 hours a night... I do attribute so much of that to my sleep." She keeps a trainer purely for accountability, and champions the free habits over expensive trends. "Why not talk about the things that are free?"How does your home environment affect your wellness?Profoundly, in her view. She calls a happy home the foundation of a healthy life. "I feel safe here and I feel like hugged every time I come in the door." Waking up in a space you designed for yourself, she argues, sets the tone for the entire day.How should you decorate to feel good at home?With memories, not catalogs. She favors open shelving to display travels and family, and a mix of old and new over sterile perfection. "I don't like walking into a sterile home... it makes me kind of shut down and close up." Copying a showroom, she says, removes the story that makes a space feel alive.How is HGTV actually made?Slowly, and then compressed. Her show takes nearly 11 months to film and airs in about two and a half weeks. "The meat of it is sometimes lost," so she works as a producer to recreate authentic moments the cameras missed. Her early shows taught DIY steps; her rehab shows now inspire rather than instruct.What is Greek Goddess Glow Drops?Her hero product with Volition Beauty, a serum that treats and beautifies at once. She formulated it herself through 40 samples. "I truly had my hands in it from day one." Inspired by Greek summers, it uses peptides, squalane, and resveratrol, with a fresh fig scent and a nonsticky, glazed finish that suits sensitive skin.Is the beauty industry oversaturated?Yes, and she says so plainly even as a new founder. "I think the beauty world is oversaturated, which makes me feel like a hypocrite because here I am coming out with something." Her answer was restraint: one hero product instead of a sprawling line, a shift she expects the whole industry to make.What does it take to succeed in a demanding career?Relentless execution. "If I have an idea, I do everything in my power to execute. I don't let it just sit on paper." She describes failures that cost money and never once giving up, tracing the drive back to working at Subway at 14 to buy her own car.How do you avoid burnout while scaling?By building a team so the business does not depend on her alone. "You're only as good as the people that you work with." She admits to running near burnout and putting money into team building so that, as she puts it, if she checks out the wheels do not fall off.How do you break into television today?By going to them, not waiting. Her first show came from answering a cold email, then saying yes to unglamorous work and pitching herself as the first woman to host a Crashers show. "If you want something bad enough, you find a way." Casting agents scour social media now, so put yourself where they are looking.Listen to the full episode with Alison Victoria on Skin Anarchy, available wherever you get your podcasts.Don't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!Support the show

What happens when four professionals in the design industry meet by chance, become fast friends, and decide to use their collective talents to give back? Meet the Design Besties: Nikki Watson, Lori Johnson, Robin DelaCruz, and Whitney Atkinson. What started with a chance meeting at the Vacation Rental Design Summit quickly turned into a daily group text, a genuine friendship, and eventually a nonprofit with a big mission: transforming teachers' lounges into beautiful, restorative spaces that give educators a place to recharge. In this episode, Michelle sits down with the four creatives behind the Design Besties to talk about how their friendship came together, what makes their collaboration work so well, and why they believe there is always room at the table. They share the story behind their first teachers' lounge makeover, the emotional response from the teachers, and how that experience turned a passion project into a national mission. The Design Besties are now working toward bringing their work to all 50 states. In this episode, you'll hear about: How four professionals from different areas of the design industry became the Design Besties The unexpected project that inspired them to create their nonprofit Why teachers' lounges became the focus of their service work How each Bestie brings a different strength to the team What makes their collaboration work without ego or competition The importance of creating welcoming spaces and making sure there's always room at the table How they're working to scale the Design Besties nationally The power of using your professional skills to serve others Why adult friendship and genuine community can be such a gift How designers and brands can get involved through donations, sponsorships, volunteering, and spreading the word Meet the Design Besties (full bios below)   Rhobin DelaCruz Interior designer. Creative instigator. Vibe curator. Rhobin has designed for names like GQ, TED, and MTV - but his real flex is helping clients create bold, joy-filled spaces that feel like them (just with better lighting and cuter pillows). Born in SoCal, thriving in NYC, Rhobin mixes West Coast chill with East Coast edge, all wrapped in global inspiration and a love for real estate, storytelling, and saying what everyone else is thinking. Business name-- Rhobin DelaCruz Designs Email rhobin@rhobindelacruz.comInsta: @rhobindelacruzdesigns Website: www.rhobindelacruz.com   Lori Johnson Lori Johnson is a Dallas-based fine artist whose abstract work blends soft layers of color and texture to explore beauty, transformation, and connection. Featured on Bargain Mansions (HGTV, Magnolia Network, A&E) and sold nationally at HomeGoods and HomeSense, her art invites reflection and emotional connection. Represented at Dallas Market Center through McStudios and Ethan & Associates, Lori collaborates with designers, retailers, and lifestyle brands. She recently partnered with Denim Manor and Wexel Art to launch a line of textile fabrics for interiors, fashion, and home décor. Business name- Lori Johnson Artist, Collaborator and Creative Email Info@lorijohnsonart.com Insta: @lorijohnsonfineart Website: www.lorijohnsonfineart.com   Nikki Watson Nikki Watson is the founder of The Design Quad, Dallas's leading home staging and design firm. What began with $10 borrowed from her mother has grown into the nation's largest-volume staging company, with more than 300 homes staged at once across Dallas–Fort Worth. Her work has been featured on HGTV, A&E, Max, and international outlets. Known for her motto "Create, Inspire, and Serve," Nikki has built service into her brand's DNA, supporting community charities while redefining home staging, design, flooring, and remodeling. Business name-- The Design Quad Email nikki@nikkiwatson.netInsta: @iamnikkiwatson Website: www.nikkiwatson.net   Whitney Atkinson Whitney Atkinson, founder and inventor of WUGS Weighted Rugs and WILLOWS Weighted Outdoor Pillows, is a Gulf Coast native blending function with style. With a background in interior and commercial design, she created the first weighted rug to solve slipping, curling, and outdoor durability. Her weighted pillows also withstand harsh weather while staying beautifully in place. Whitney's innovative products reimagine everyday living by offering solutions that are both practical and design-forward. Business name- - Founder & Inventor of WUGS & WILLOWS Email whit@wugsweightedrugs.com Insta: @whitney_atkinson Website: www.wugsweightedrugs.com   Want to Get Involved? The Design Besties are looking for schools, brands, designers, donors, and supporters who want to help them bring beautiful, wellness-focused teachers' lounges to communities across the country. Visit their website to learn more, apply for a school makeover, explore sponsorship opportunities, donate, and follow their work. Email: besties@thedesignbesties.org Website: thedesignbesties.orgFacebook: The Design Besties Instagram: @the_designbesties Check out our latest campaign: Grizzlies Prep Teachers' Lounge Movement   And remember: there's always room at the table.  

On today's podcast, Rich answers questions from a client about TV advertising, including: should you be on HGTV? Which local news programs should you choose? What about OTT? And should you try to save the 15% agency commission by buying it yourself. Rich, let the answers fly!

What does it really take to build a successful interior design business when no one is opening doors for you?If you've ever wondered whether you're talented enough, questioned your career transition, or felt discouraged because clients aren't calling, this conversation is one I want you to slow down and absorb. Too many aspiring interior designers believe success comes from luck, connections, or overnight visibility. Corey Damen Jenkins proves the opposite. His story reminds us that meaningful careers are built through relentless persistence, business discipline, and the courage to keep showing up—even when every door seems to close.In this episode, I sit down with internationally acclaimed interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins, who shares his journey behind his remarkable success. From leaving the automotive industry after the Great Recession to knocking on 779 doors before landing his first major client, Corey shares the mindset shifts, business lessons, and mentorship philosophy that helped him build one of the most respected brands in interior design.Whether you're navigating a career transition, building your client acquisition strategy, or wondering how AI will shape the future of our profession, this conversation will encourage you to build your career with confidence while choosing collaboration over competition.Featured GuestCorey Damen Jenkins is an internationally acclaimed interior designer, bestselling author, MasterClass instructor, television personality, and mentor. His work has been featured by Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, ELLE Decor, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and numerous leading design publications. He is the author of Design Remix and Design Reimagined, creator of the Design Reimagined YouTube series, and has developed celebrated brand partnerships spanning furniture, textiles, wallcoverings, and lighting. Corey is widely recognized not only for his colorful, timeless interiors but also for his passion for mentoring the next generation of interior designers.What You'll Learn in This Episode✳️ Why relentless grit outperforms natural talent.✳️ Turning career setbacks into business opportunities.✳️ Protecting your mindset from discouraging voices.✳️ Building business acumen beyond creative skills.✳️ Why mentorship strengthens the entire design community.Read the Blog >>> 5 Principles That Turned Rejection Into a Profitable Interior Design CareerNEXT STEPS:

The quarterfinal round of the 2026 Initials Invitational presented by St. Paul Federal Credit Union concludes as the Power Trip's Meatsauce, HGTV's Matt Muenster, Vikings legend Adam Thielen, Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen and Love Is Blind's Daniel Hastings battle to keep their championship hopes alive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The quarterfinal round of the 2026 Initials Invitational presented by St. Paul Federal Credit Union concludes as the Power Trip's Meatsauce, HGTV's Matt Muenster, Vikings legend Adam Thielen, Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen and Love Is Blind's Daniel Hastings battle to keep their championship hopes alive!

This week we're joined by Toby Van Sistine, Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA), whose path into home building started with a detour into aerospace engineering before he landed in construction for good.We dig into a theme this show returns to often: why Gen Z isn't seeing a clear path into the trades, and how Toby's own son found his way into an electrical apprenticeship almost by accident. Toby's take: kids aren't lazy, they just need someone to show them the door exists, and parents need permission to be okay with their kid choosing a toolbelt over a diploma.We also got into new territory for the show: Toby's take on why the building industry feels so combative right now. HGTV expectations, nickel-and-dimed contracts, and homeowners who'll drop $50K on a home theater but fight a contractor over $500. His read: something broke in how people trust the people building their homes.Also in this episode: smart homes and disposable appliances, plus a look at this year's Parade of Homes, now in its 80th year.Go give your contractor a little love this week. They've earned it.Highlights:This year's Parade of Homes.Toby's unconventional path into home building.Why the trades need better messaging, to kids and their parents.The real reason the building industry feels more combative than ever.How weather, region, and red tape shape the labor force differently across the country.Get in touch with Toby:WebsiteLinkedInGet in touch with us:Check out the Blue Collar BS website.Steve Doyle:WebsiteLinkedInEmailBrad Herda:WebsiteLinkedInEmailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Most high-income W-2 earners eventually run into the same problem. Their income gets better, but their structure does not. Airline pilots are one of the clearest examples. They can earn exceptional money, receive strong retirement contributions, and build what looks like a very successful financial life on paper. But as the income grows, so does the constraint: almost all of it is active, highly taxable, and tied to a system that gives them very few levers to pull. And pilots are not the only ones facing this. Doctors, executives, engineers, senior tech employees, corporate leaders, and employees sitting on major equity events can all end up in the same position. A big salary, bonus, liquidity event, or IPO can create life-changing income, but if that income is still flowing through a W-2 structure, the tax problem does not disappear. In many cases, it becomes more obvious. In this episode of Money School Elite, I sit down with Ryan Gibson, former airline pilot and co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, to talk about the difference between earning more money and changing the facts of your financial life. Ryan spent 17 years as an airline pilot before building a self-storage company with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and about 200 employees. He understands the high-income W-2 problem because he lived it, and his perspective goes beyond simply making more, saving more, or maxing out retirement accounts. We get into why pilots and other high earners often pay more in taxes as their income rises, how strong retirement contributions should change the way they think about excess cash flow, why ownership opens up tax advantages employees often cannot access, and how self-storage can give investors exposure to real estate without buying themselves another job. This is not really a conversation about pilots, and it is not only about self-storage. It is about how high-income earners can turn income into structure, ownership, cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term financial control.   About the Guest Ryan Gibson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of Spartan Investment Group, a commercial real estate firm focused on self-storage and private real estate investment opportunities. A former airline pilot with 17 years of active flying experience, Ryan brings a unique perspective to wealth-building for high-income W-2 professionals, especially pilots who are earning high incomes but often facing significant tax challenges. Through Spartan Investment Group, he helps individual investors access private real estate opportunities designed to create diversification, cash flow, tax advantages, and long-term wealth outside the traditional W-2 and 401(k) framework. Spartan has grown into a national self-storage platform with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and approximately 200 employees. Ryan's real estate experience spans residential development, self-storage, infill development, finance, sales, marketing, investor relations, tax foreclosures, inherited homes and estates, and real estate syndication. He is also the co-founder of Passive Income Pilots, a platform and podcast that educates pilots and other high-income professionals on passive investing, tax strategy, real estate, and building wealth beyond the paycheck.   Spartan Investment Group: spartan-investors.com Join the Free Academy: ryan@spartan-investors.com Passive Income Pilots Podcast: https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Ryan Gibson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gibson1/   About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

Book a call with the team: https://thecontractorfight.com/battleground Grab Tom's book FREE: https://thecontractorfight.com/book/ Your business is making more money than ever, but you still hate the damn thing. You've got the trucks, the branded wraps, the team, and a schedule that's packed tight. From the outside, it looks like you're flying high. But you can't take a single day off without something going sideways. You're answering every question, putting out every fire, and your margins have anorexia. That business wasn't supposed to be a high-paying prison...it was supposed to give you freedom. In this video, Tom Reber breaks down why top-line revenue is a bullshit metric, why scaling a broken business just helps you lose money faster, and how to stop being the ultimate bottleneck in your own company. You'll learn: • Why revenue is loud, but profit is what gives you options • Why growth doesn't fix a weak business...it just exposes it • Why you are the biggest bottleneck holding your team back • The 5-part order: Strong You, Strong Home, Strong Business • What a real Business Operating System (Fight OS) actually looks like • How to rate your business from 1 to 10 across the 6 key operational pillars Revenue matters, but if your business owns your ass and runs entirely on your personal energy, you don't own a business...you own a personality cult with trucks and logos. It's time to stop scaling a turd and start building a business worth having. Chapters 0:00 - The High-Paying Prison 1:40 - Revenue Isn't The Goal 3:04 - Growth Doesn't Fix A Weak Business 4:26 - You Are Your Biggest Problem 6:04 - Real Businesses Need Real Systems 8:01 - A Business Worth Having Doesn't Mean Easy 9:29 - I Challenge You... 11:20 - Installing The Fight Operating System Tom Reber is the founder of The Contractor Fight, host of Contractor Fight TV, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and former HGTV host. For over 20 years, Tom has helped hundreds of thousands of contractors build businesses worth having by becoming the kind of people capable of building them. On this channel you'll find straight-talk training on sales, pricing, profit, leadership, marketing, mindset, and what it really takes to build a Strong You, Strong Home, and Strong Business. The first fight is always with yourself. Join The Fight.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode we discussed why the modern world feels so gray? From architecture and cars to clothing, technology, and the spaces we live in, color seems to be slowly disappearing. We explore why everything around us has become so muted, and what our obsession with gray, white, black, and beige says about modern life.Our Links:Retrospect

Galey Alix had spent 13 years building a career at Goldman Sachs when her life changed in a single day: she lost her job, her fiancé, and her health. In the middle of that grief, the home she had been renovating for a future that no longer existed became the start of something else.  What began as a way to heal turned into viral weekend room reveals, a TV show, and Galey Alix Design, a business built around emotional transformations, product partnerships, licensing deals, and a Shopify storefront where fans can shop her projects.  In this episode of Shopify Masters, Galey shares how she rebuilt her life through design, what Wall Street taught her about storytelling and sales, and why the best brands make people feel something first. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Zach and Jason Francis have spent their careers proving that doing more with less is not a constraint — it's a philosophy — from a nine-month sailing trip from San Diego to Australia to building tiny homes on HGTV's Tiny Luxury to Willo, an AI platform that takes a business idea from concept to live website in under ten minutes. The brothers join Care More Be Better to share what 21 days at sea taught them about complexity, why ideas die in spreadsheets, how AI agents work like bees in a hive, and how to use AI as a tool that empowers rather than replaces the human behind the vision. Chapter Markers 00:00 — Introduction: The Through Line from Tiny Homes to AI Agents 05:00 — Building with a Sibling: Trust, Security, and the Ability to Argue Without Fragility 12:00 — The Sailing Trip: 21 Days at Sea and What You Actually Need 18:00 — Tiny Luxury to Willo: The Philosophy Was Always the Same 24:00 — Complexity Kills: Getting from Zero to One 30:00 — What Willo Actually Does: From Idea to Live Website in 8-10 Minutes 38:00 — The Seven Agent System: Proactive vs. Reactive AI 44:00 — How Willo Differs from Claude, ChatGPT, and Agentic Tools 50:00 — AI Energy Footprint: Stewardship Over Avoidance 56:00 — The Beehive: How Nature Informs Willo's Agent Design 62:00 — Pricing, Roadmap, and What's Next for Willo COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-ideas-to-income-with-ai-zach-and-jason-francis/ About Guests: Brothers Zach and Jason Francis are serial entrepreneurs, builders, and prior hosts of the straight-to-series reality HGTV TV show Tiny Luxury. Over the years, they have built, acquired, and invested in companies spanning real estate, media, software, and artificial intelligence. Their mission is to make entrepreneurship more accessible by simplifying the process of building and growing a business. As the founders of Willo, they are helping a new generation of entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses with the power of AI. Beyond business, Zach and Jason are real estate developers, AI investors, beekeepers, sailors, adventurers, and family men who are passionate about creating meaningful companies, exploring new opportunities, and helping others build lives and businesses on their own terms. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-francis-750200157/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-francis7/ Guest Website: https://willo.ai | https://www.francisbrothers.com/ Guest Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@buildwithwillo | https://x.com/BuildwithWillo | https://www.facebook.com/buildwithwillo/ Additional Resources Mentioned: Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check out The Fight: www.thecontractorfight.comIs Your Contracting Business Actually Worth Having?Most contractors are chasing more revenue, more trucks, more employees, and more jobs.Wrong scoreboard.You can build a $3M company and still be broke, stressed, overweight, disconnected from your family, and chained to the business you created.In this video, Tom Reber breaks down the real test:Is your business actually worth having?A business worth having should:Make real profitGive you more choicesFunction without you being the heroMake your life better—not consume itRevenue matters. Growth matters. But if the business owns your ass, you're not winning.Strong You. Strong Home. Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Chapters0:00 Is Your Business Worth Having?0:29 When “Successful” Contractors Are Miserable1:16 Bigger Doesn't Fix Broken2:27 Test #1: Does It Make Real Money?3:41 Test #2: Does It Give You Choices?4:39 Test #3: Can It Run Without You?5:35 The Biggest Test: Who Are You Becoming?6:20 Strong You. Strong Home. Strong Business.6:36 Ask Better Questions About Your Business7:27 The Five-Year Gut Check7:42 Start Fixing the Next Thing8:05 Build a Business Worth HavingTom Reber is the founder of The Contractor Fight, host of Contractor Fight TV, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and former HGTV host.For over 20 years, Tom has helped hundreds of thousands of contractors build businesses worth having by becoming the kind of people capable of building them.On this channel you'll find straight-talk training on sales, pricing, profit, leadership, marketing, mindset, and what it really takes to build a Strong You, Strong Home, and Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Join The Fight.

More LOL and NSFW wisdom from Leslie Jones! Hear the brutally honest advice Jamie Foxx gave Leslie, what blew her mind (and bruised her ego) at the SNL table reads, and the surprising truth she discovered while touring America.Leslie Jones hosts “Roast My Rental” on HGTV with episodes streaming the next day on HBO Max. And to learn more about her tour, follow Leslie on instagram or visit justleslie.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From SNL to sold-out stand-up, Leslie Jones has built a career saying exactly what's on her mind. Find out Leslie's street-smart rule for dealing with other comedians and why she's got a thing for serial killers. Plus, Leslie and Sophia dream up a hilarious movie plot that'll be Elon Musk's worst nightmare.Leslie Jones hosts “Roast My Rental” on HGTV with episodes streaming the next day on HBO Max. And to learn more about her tour, follow Leslie on instagram or visit justleslie.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Leslie Jones feels so conflicted about being Conan O'Brien's friend.   Leslie sits down with Conan once more to discuss the qualities of her ideal man, aspiring to catch a serial killer, her friendship with Kenan Thompson, her new HGTV show Roast My Rental, and more.   For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.