Podcasts about Lake Austin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 7:38

Kaitlin Armstrong, suspected of the murder of pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, has been caught after six weeks on the run in Costa Rica. Travel advisory: holiday weekend backlog has begun to stack up at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with long lines, delays and cancellations. Members of the Texas State Board of Education are recommending that social studies curriculum for 2nd graders refer to slavery as "involuntary relocation". That suspected case of monkeypox in Travis County has been confirmed, as contact tracing efforts continue. The Austin Fire Department is warning that conditions are too dry for any truly safe use of fireworks, though they are allowed in the usual locations. Also, personal watercraft will be banned for the 4th of July weekend on Lake Austin. The University of Texas has been ranked number 2, only behind Rice, in a new ranking of the best college investments. After a brief shutdown for renovations, venerable cajun restaurant Cypress Grill in South Austin is set to re-open in August to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Concertgoers at Emo's in East Austin have become frequent targets of car booters in nearby parking lots. Hi Sign Brewing is primed to open their new taproom next weekend, on July 9. The forecast for the holiday weekend has gotten hotter - we now expect 100-degree highs at a minimum beginning Friday and lasting at least through mid-July.

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Austin Daily Drop - Friday June 24, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 7:43

Travis County returns to Medium COVID risk status - at this point Blanco, Caldwell, Hays and Williamson Counties are also at Medium. Longhorn Nation is abuzz with the news that Louisiana heritage QB Arch Manning has chosen to attend UT. Austin ISD's 2022-23 budget has been approved: the $1.8 billion budget cuts almost 600 jobs, gives pay raises for some remaining staffers, and raises taxes on district homeowners. An expected "Robin Hood" bill of $846 million takes up almost half of AISD's funds for the upcoming school year. As reported earlier, fireworks will be legal and allowed this 4th of July holiday, but local sellers have reached an agreement with the Travis County Fire Marshal to suspend the sale of certain types of fireworks, including stick rockets and missiles. Speaking of holiday hazards - Texas has been named the 5th-worst offending state in the U.S. for drunk driving, and by far the most populous: the top four are Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming and North Dakota. Major backups resulted yesterday and may continue into Friday at ABIA due to required COVID cleanup protocols on the air control tower - what prompted the deep-clean remains unanswered. Austin gun store owner Michael Cargill has resigned his position of acting chairman of the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas, an LGTBQ GOP group, following rebuke over his comments that the recent Texas Republican Convention was attended by "crazy people". Wanna buy a Lake Austin house owned by Counting Crows pianist Charlie Gillingham? $4.25 million, and it's yours. Austin is closing in on a June record for days over 100 degrees - we've had 17 so far, and 20 is the all-time record for the month, set in 2008. A cooldown into the 90's along with decent rain chances next week could stand in the way of a new June record.

Austin Daily Drop - Thursday June 23, 2022

The Best of JB & Crew on Austin 360 Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 7:09

Uvalde updates: The Robb Elementary School building, where last month's mass shooting occurred, is set to be demolished. School district police chief Pete Arredondo has been placed on leave from those duties by Uvalde CISD administrators. Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez has filed suit against the Texas Department of Public Safety, demanding that they hand over all records and information related to the shooting. And Texas Senate hearings on the crime at the Capitol that have been ongoing all this week have included very little discussion of guns. Speaking of guns - earlier this week, a man tried to enter the 7-11 store at Ben White and South 1st with an AR-15 rifle after the clerk declined to give him free gas. He's charged with first-degree felony aggravated robbery. And, another man was arrested Sunday after firing rounds at people near Zilker Park and threatening a mass shooting at a weekly Sunday drum circle there. Median home prices inside the Austin city limits have hit another all-time new high: $667,000 on average as of May, a 21% year-to-year jump - we're now considered the second-most overpriced market in the U.S. Historic Ski Shores Cafe on Lake Austin has re-opened after a remodel by new owners McGuire Moorman Lambert, while the equally historic original Threadgill's site on North Lamar will see a 100-unit apartment building go up behind the restaurant structure, which will be preserved as part of the project after a request to tear it down was denied by the city. Live music this weekend: Friday shows including 5 Seconds of Summer and Pale Waves at Waterloo Park, CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band at Antone's, and the fabulous Copa Kings at the Highball. Saturday catch Country Willie Edwards at Sagebrush, Shinyribs at the Haute Spot, the all-day Texas metal showcase Lonestar Unleashed with Austin's High Desert Queen, Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol and Skatenigs, Dallas' Wo-Fat and Temptress, Houston's Warlung and tons more, bring your earplugs. Meanwhile the Hot Summer Nights free concert series in the Red River Cultural District is set to return August 4-6.

Ski Shores reopening

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 9:19

New ownership and better food at Lake Austin restaurant Ski Shores!

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Austin Daily Drop - Wednesday March 9, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 9:30

COVID numbers continue declining - new hospitalizations are the now at their lowest ebb since last July. Federal investigators found accessibility issues for people with disabilities at all 50 of the Travis County polling places they reviewed during the 2020 primary election. A county housing assistance program is likely to close earlier than expected due to unsustainable demand. During SXSW, Beck will play a show at 310 ACL Live, doubling as a benefit for organizations supporting LGTBQ Texans. After South By's over, we've got the Fusebox Festival on the radar. Austin lands on a list of the worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers, meanwhile cedar season is likely sticking around longer than usual this year. #1 Texas Longhorns baseball squeaked by the Texas State Bobcats last night in San Marcos 9-8, they play again tonight at Disch-Faulk Field. Texas Basketball is projected to be the #5 seed in the NCAA Tournament, they kick off Big 12 Tournament play against TCU on Thursday morning at 11. Fake cameras set up at Mount Bonnell in an effort to deter vehicle burglaries haven't worked, and have been removed. The man who helped make Justin Bieber a household name has sold his Lake Austin home in an almost 19 million dollar bitcoin transaction. Austin's first Gucci location is open, in a 5 thousand square foot space in the Domain - it's only the 5th Gucci boutique in Texas. Should HEB be nervous? Grocery giant Kroger is bringing delivery services to Austin. The employees of the Starbucks location near UT at 24th and Nueces have unionized. You old-schoolers will remember Leslie Cochran, the iconic cross-dressing unofficial Mayor of downtown Austin - there's a new remembrance of Leslie to check out, ten years after his passing. And a strong cold front is inbound for the opening weekend of SXSW, and there's a burn ban on now in Travis County as fire danger will be elevated with high winds.

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Austin Daily Drop - Thursday June 3, 2021

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 8:21

Austin Energy recovers from yet another storm impact to power customers. Former WilCo Sheriff Robert Chody and Assistant County Attorney Jason Nassour will face trial in Travis County. Federal financial help looks to be on the way for new transit lines in Austin. Democratic state lawmakers detail the attacks on Austin they've come to expect from the rest of the Lege. A shooting at a local live music venue leaves one person injured. Property tax relief is on the agenda for the Austin City Council, as is help for speeding up construction permits. Franklin BBQ is set to return to dine-in service this fall. Bird's Barbershop celebrates 15 years with an Independence Brewing collaboration. Austin's workers are burned out, but not worse than most cities. Toxic algae levels drop in Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin - for now. And more rain is on the way - we've got deja vu.

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AUSTIN, TX with Rachel Holtin

LIKE A LOCAL PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 43:45

Austin is a booming city and an extremely popular vacation destination right now, which means it's easy to get sucked into tourist traps! This week we're interviewing @austinfoodstagram who knows a thing or two about the best places to stay, dine, drink and play, so tune in to get the Austin local lowdown! Where to stay: Bunk House Hotel Group — Austin Motel, Hotel San Jose, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Hotel Magdalena, Airbnbs in South Congress area Where to eat: Suarte, Uchi, Veracruz Best BBQ: la Barbecue Where to drink: Bungalow, Tipsy Optimist, Garage, Midnight Cowboy, Here Nor There, Duchman Family Winery Things to do: Rent a boat for Lake Austin, Lake Travis, picnic at Zilker Park, attend a live music show (live music all across town) RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Taquero Mucho Favorite pizza spot: Via 313 Favorite Chicago event: SXSW (March) Favorite coffee shop: Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co. Favorite wine & cheese spot: House Wine Best season to visit: Spring, Fall Favorite place to get dessert: Gourdough’s Public House Favorite rooftop bar: Tipsy Optimist, P6 Favorite local business: BookPeople, Southern Hippie Tourist trap: I love you so much mural on South Congress

The Story of Our Austin TX Guide

#YouGotThis with Bryson and Jennifer

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 64:33

On this episode of #YouGotThis - Bryson and Jennifer sit down and chat all things Austin Texas. They share favorite place to stay, where to move if you're considering, favorite restaurants, shopping, things to do/see, the lakes, photo spots, ect. If you're considering a trip to Austin or a move, or you're a local looking for a few new spots - this episode is for you! 'You Got This' Bracelet - https://rstyle.me/cz-n/fcjk3wb7h57 Austin Murals / Photo Spots - https://austin.com/guide-to-the-best-austin-street-art-graffiti-murals-and-more-2020-edition/ Things to do in Austin - https://www.austintexas.org/things-to-do/ Flower Wall Photo Address - 11601 Rock Rose Ave #128, Austin, TX 78758 - Places to Live - Muller, East Side, The Domain, Downtown, Steiner Ranch, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood, Dripping Springs, Circle C, Westlake, Tarrytown, Rollingwood, Cedar Park, Round Rock. - Hotels - The Line, The W, The Four Seasons, The Sonesta, Wayback Cottages, Air B&B. - Fav Restaurants - Breakfast - Vivel Crepes, Picnik, Taco Shack, Taco Deli, Elle's Cafe, Kerbey Lane, Juan in a Million, Summermoon, 24 Diner and Juiceland. Lunch - Cabo Bobs, Torchy's Tacos, Taco Deli and Elle's Cafe. Dinner - Chisos, Lupe Tortilla, True Food, Flower Child, Eddie V's, Trulucks, Il Brutto, Movie House & Eatery, Perlas, Hula Hut, Chuys, The Oasis, The Salt Lick and Tony C's. Desserts - The Baked Bear, Amy's Ice Cream, La Patisserie, Folli Pop. Coffee - Blackrock, Summermoon, Jo's, Panera, Elle's Cafe, Alfed's, Mozart and Peet's. Gluten Free - Picnik, Bougies Donuts - Grocery Stores - HEB, Wholefoods, Randall's. - Shopping - Barton Creek Mall, The Domain, The Galleria, 2nd Street, South Congress (Allans Boots). - Things to do / see - Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Zilker Park, The Domain, South Congress, 2nd Street, Mount Bonnell, 360 Bridge, F1 Track, Deep Eddy Distillery. - Beauty - Hair Salons - Urban Betty, Culture ATX, Level 12, Blonde Faith. Nails - Nail Art House. Skin - Austin Skin +, Skin Spirit. Botox - CeCe at Skin Spirt @derm_nurse Extensions - Amanda Kelly in Houston - Dog Spots - Zilker Park, Red Bud Isle, Lady Bird Lake Trails. - Lakes - Lady Bird, Lake Austin, Lake Travis

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4/28/21 - Clear Lake - Austin Barker

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 58:39

Aside from some Clear Lake knowledge from our dude, Austin also shares some stories from his time fishing the big pond. It's funny and informative and more!

121 | AMA: Why Protein Matters & How to Improve Metabolic Health and Your Ski Erg Form

Stacked with Joe DiStefano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 49:51

Welcome to this week’s AMA episode, where I chat about some of the health, nutrition, and fitness issues I’ve been asked about lately. I also share the 5-day supplement program I’ll be using with the corporate guests attending our live Runga Event at Lake Austin this week. The supplement protocol focuses on maximizing sleep, hydration, and immunity and consists of two shots of Quicksilver’s Immune charge, three doses of Quicksilver’s Quinton 3.3 Hypertonic, and two tabs of Quicksilver’s H2 Elite Hydrogen per day. And (although they may not need it after a day of kettlebell training, yoga, and hot and cold immersion), our guests will be offered Quicksilver’s CBD Synergies and BiOptimizers’ Magnesium Breakthrough to improve the quality of their sleep. On a more general note, I also get into the benefits of a protein-forward, low-carb, no-sugar diet and explain how to do a 20-minute EMOM on a SkiErg. Support the show (https://www.coachjoedi.com/joe-recommends )

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Austin Daily Drop - Friday April 16, 2021

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 7:38

As the post-pandemic boom starts booming, the clearest sign of recovery in Austin is our insane real-estate market, which heavily favors sellers right now. At the Texas Legislature, progress for bills concerning the open carrying of firearms, abortion restrictions, law enforcement partnerships with reality TV productions, and the option for the owners of ritzy Lake Austin shoreline properties to escape Austin property taxes by seceding from the city. Demand falls for vaccination appointments, leading to a likely restructuring of the scheduling and distribution process, while Austin musicians have a special opportunity for a shot at Emo's. And Austin history is to be made this weekend, with the very first MLS match for Austin FC - let's go!

Mar. 29, 2021 - Adler "Fights" Gentrification

The Austin City Councilman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 38:15

Adler "fights" gentrification Lost Creek and Lake Austin look to disannex through state legislation More detail on the recycling plant bodies Per mile tax to pay for transportation improvements? And more! @bradswail @_teddybrosevelt austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

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Pricing a Unique Home- Based upon a TRUE STORY

Austin Real Estate Guru

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 4:33

Let me tell you a story about pricing a unique home in AustinIn November 2020 I listed a rare property in a neighborhood (off of Bee Caves Road & Cuernavaca Drive near Austin Lake Estates. This small affordable section Called Lake Ridge Estates is located blocks from Lake Austin where hippies and lake enthusiasts hung out in their mobile homes in the 60's. The important point is that the city of Austin has grown and families moved in to be within 15-20 minutes of Downtown, located in the renowned Eanes School District. The neighborhood has matured but as folks have torn down and rebuilt homes the amount of turnover and recent comparable sales in that section peaked @ a price of $850k. The home I marketed sits on about an acre land, with a custom pool and had been remodeled from the studs and a casita was added in 2019. How was I going to capture a fair price the home? Here's What happened. I priced the main house with price per square foot adjusted it upwards due to for low number of days on the marketI priced the casita separately. I priced recent lots that sold and added that to the value I added the price of a pool (50% of value)I adjusted for market conditions (nothing on the market) Nothing recently available in ANY part of town.The seller COMPLETELY prepared for resalePRICE - $1.25M several hundred thousand above the compsLOCATIONAustin's most desirable school districtOne of a kind OVERSIZED lot The setting was gated and privateCONDITIONThe main house was Vacant, freshly painted and ready for move in.It included features that are important to many buyer types including smart home technology, custom inground pool, a variety of decks and idillic vantage pointsAVAILABILITY OF SIMILAR PROPERTIESThe home had a casita built just over a year agoThe property was gated with a detached garage.Few properties like it existed in the area but none had sold in the past year so it was viewed as an anomalyWhat's the moral of the story?Pricing by dollar per square foot only just might leave money on the table that you deserve

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3/23/21 - Clear Lake - Austin Barker

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 58:03

Big, no, HUGE bags are a normal occurrence on Clear Lake recently. Austin Barker has been out there competing and has some insight on the big bass jewel of California, as well as how to chill out and enjoy fishing.

Ep. 12- It's My Birthday, I'll Do Coke If I Want To

Reality Wine Down

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 72:42

Welcome back to the Reality Wine Down! We get right into a few hot takes going on inside and outside of the Bravo-verse with a little Kimye update, new Bravo shows coming to our screens, and who is leaving the Bravo-Chat Room.. we will happily take her place! Next we jump into the RHOD cast trip with the girls heading down to Austin in a rock star tour bus and end up at the most badass house on Lake Austin. Did we try to see if we could rent it? Yes.. is it in our price range? Of course not! We get a game of chicken shit bingo that is the perfect appetizer to a shit show of a dinner with Kary and D'andras friendship continuing to fall a part. Nothing good comes out of eavesdropping, but how can one resist! Then, the show all bravo fans have been waiting for, the season premiere of RHONJ coming to save us from the mess RHOC made us endure and it did not disappoint. Who doesn't love when an episodes starts in the middle of a fight and goes into a "3 days earlier"... That almost guarantees we are in for something good (unless is RHOBH then you know they have nothing).. We start with Evans birthday where Tre drops a bomb that will clearly will be talked about the rest of the season, and finish with a blow out between Tre and Jackie... its required watching! We finish this week with RHOSLC Reunion 2 where Mary and Jen have many contradictions to their story lines this season and Weather Heather continues her crusade against Lisa... Also, Meredith who? This disengaged queen disengaged from appearing in the reunion it seems but hey she's staying on brand right? Lastly, we could resist doing a little Birthday Shot for Chase, so out came the Shotski! Cheers to everyone having a great week!

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2/1/21 - Clear Lake - Austin Barker

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 34:23

The bigs are on the feed in NorCal. Austin gives us a little taste of the action up at Clear Lake as we talk current conditions, recent tournament results and his go-to big bait gear.

1.29.21 Conversations w/ Strangers - Lady Bird Lake - Austin, TX

Junior Varsity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 102:24

Deep ocean pumping, Elon Musk, abusive boyfriends, H-E-B, corrupt companies at the mall, kidnapping, space portal travel, etc.

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1/6/21 - Clear Lake - Austin Barker

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 18:46

Austin Barker's intro episode covers some Clear Lake winter bassin' basics and we talk about walking a fine line when it comes to what serious anglers and guides share about a fishery.

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Interview with Jim Denholm - Founder & CEO of IronBridge Private Wealth

If Not Now Wen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 50:21

As founder and managing director, Jim Denholm created IronBridge to assist clients on their paths to success. Every aspect of IronBridge was developed with a client-first mindset, including financial planning, portfolio management, risk mitigation, customer service and innovative fee structures. Jim has earned numerous awards for helping clients pursue their financial goals. Prior to founding IronBridge, Jim was a Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo Wealth Management, where he managed customized portfolios for high net worth clients. His knowledge and diligence earned him recognition as a Wells Fargo Premier Advisor for each of the past 10 years and a nomination as a Barron’s Top 1000 Advisor. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2005, Jim was Senior Vice President at JPMorganChase as a Wealth Advisor. He began his career as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. Jim has been trading stocks since 1997, and has been advising clients on investment strategies since 2001. Jim brings a unique and distinguishing educational background to his client relationships. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, providing a strong analytical basis for investment management and planning. In addition to his engineering degree, Jim is furthering his education in portfolio management by pursuing advanced certifications in globally recognized, graduate level programs that provides a strong foundation of investment analysis and portfolio management skills. These designations emphasize the highest ethical and professional standards. Jim’s commitment to service also carries over to his involvement with the local Austin community. He currently serves on the board of the Austin Symphony and the Dell Medical Children’s Trust. He has previously served on the boards of the United Way Financial Stability Council and the Downtown Austin YMCA. The Amarillo native and his wife, Melanie, live in Westlake with their two sons, Mac and Patrick, and two very large Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. They enjoy what Austin has to offer, including live music, spending time on Lake Austin, and trying new restaurants. Away from the office, Jim is an avid golfer and enjoys Texas Longhorns sports. https://www.ironbridge360.com/

Lake Austin Spa Resort - Chef Stephane Beaucamp (Ep.119)

Austin All Day

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 54:11

Chef Stephane from Lake Austin Spa Resort joins the Austin All Day podcast. Lake Austinhttps://www.lakeaustin.com/Johnson's Backyard Garden discount code ALLDAYhttps://www.jbgorganic.com/Ranch Rider Spirit Co.https://www.ranchriderspirits.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/Austinallday)

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11.15.20 Conversations w/ Strangers - Lady Bird Lake - Austin, TX

Junior Varsity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 29:19

Message on the sign was: "Be Interviewed for a Podcast".

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Stephers Halloween, David talksTech, and the Year 2000

Yak About Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 23:08

This week's conversation begins with Stephanie telling David about her pre-Halloween fun experience of socially distancing with friends on paddle boats all wearing witches hats, around Lake Austin, which leads to a discussion of retail stores pushing holiday decorations earlier and earlier each year. David brings back "Yak About Tech" to talk about this years newly introduced iPhones as well as his Apple Ecosystem. The look back is to 2000 and the fear of computer systems crashing. It was the year that PlayStation 2 was introduced and the year that the presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore was heard in the Supreme Court in December. Stephanie concludes this week's program back on the subject of Halloween and how she gave out candy in past years rather than healthy treats but not this year, due to the pandemic. ----more----

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#021: Brian Hill - Creating Unforgettable Experiences

Establishing Your Empire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 31:11

Brian Hill is the founder of Premier Party Cruises which specializes in turnkey experiences where you simply just have to show up and enjoy a day on the lake. The company is famous for their 'ATX Disco Cruise' which is exclusively for bachelorette & bachelor parties. This is a special edition episode where we went on location to see the fleet and talk about how COVID-19 has hit the tourism and entertainment business extremely hard and what Brian and his company are going to do to weather the storm.All Episodes: https://establishingyourempire.com/ Premier Party Cruises: https://www.premierpartycruises.com/Welcome to the Establishing Your Empire show. A podcast that inspires entrepreneurs, creatives and future business owners to pursue their passions, grow their organizations and build their empire. My name is Daran Herrman and creatively I’m best known for my photography. But business wise my claim to fame is growing a company from $15K per month in online sales to breaking the one million dollar a month barrier. And I’m sitting down with interesting people to talk about their process, the lessons they learned and how they have Established their Empire’s.

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36: A Movement of Inspiration - Zach Horvath | Creator, Live a Great Story ft. Lake Austin Ales

What’s brewing, ATX?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 55:15

Zach Horvath went on a 7-month European vacation looking for answers. He found inspiration in the people he met, the experiences they shared, and the stories they told, and what started as a simple graffiti job in some of Austin's highest traffic areas has turned into a "movement of inspiration." Zach's simple message of "Live a Great Story" has spread like wildfire, and today he shares his journey and the future plans of this new business venture! Our cold beverage today was out of Lake Austin Ales, as we drank their Juicy Blonde Ale. While this is traditionally more of a "Summer Brew" in Austin you can drink light beers pretty much year round. This 16 ouncer was refreshing, crispy, and hit the spot! Be sure to connect with our guest! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveagreatstory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveagreatstory Twitter: https://twitter.com/liveagr8story Website: https://liveagreatstory.com Check out our featured beverage, Lake Austin Ales. Website: https://www.lakeaustinales.com/ Tune in to the "What's Brewing, ATX?" podcast on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-brewing-atx/id1453626224?mt=2&uo=4 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85NGExODk0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x1FKdbCgYqgKIpKjISSJn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/whats-brewing-atx Anchor: https://anchor.fm/whatsbrewingatx Connect with us on social! Instagram: https://instagram.com/whatsbrewingatx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsbrewingatx1/ Connect with the hosts! Ian Grossman: https://instagram.com/realestate_atx Greg Carlson: https://instagram.com/gregcarlson Jonathan Ratcliff: https://instagram.com/jratcliff15

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September 2019 Income Report

Pep Talks for Side Hustlers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 45:57

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Welcome to my September 2019 Income Report! Every month I publish an income report to take you behind the scenes of my online business and reveal exactly how much money I make, how much I spend and lessons learned along the way! Before we dive in to September’s income report, I want to share an email I got from one of my listeners because she asked a really great question that I thought some of you might also have too, so I wanted to answer it for you here in case you were wondering the same thing. She writes: “I love your income reports, they are so candid & detailed, and I always got a lot of insight from it. I’m a little confused about your August report because: you stopped your 1 on 1 consulting because you prefer the Information business model to focus, as it more scalable & less time consuming but you are selling a course that teach people to be a Web Designer in one of your course (a consultant business model) – that you stops doing it :)) Don’t you think that’s a contradicting message? As a freelance web developer myself, I really know that 1 on 1 consulting work is really time consuming. Do you think I should try to pivot to an information business model too? Thanks! Here’s my response: I LOVE this question SO MUCH, and I’m really glad that you asked. If I were ONLY doing freelance web design, and I didn’t want to do the teaching, training, mentoring and podcasting part of my business, I’d keep taking 1:1 clients all day because I FINALLY figured out how to attract my ideal clients and keep my projects running smoothly. I love my clients, they’re a blast to work with – and because I figured that out and I know how much other web designers STRUGGLE with that, I want to teach them how to do it. I have bigger goals for my business. At first, it was about making a living and being able to quit my day job… and I’ve done that. Now I want to serve WAY more people than I can with 1:1 client work alone – and that’s why I’m stopping 1:1 client work so that I can help more people. It’s not all about being able to make more money with an information model for me. It’s alsp about how many people I can reach and help with an information model. The information model isn’t right for everyone. Some people don’t WANT to create that kind of content and put themselves out there like that. And the 1:1 model isn’t right for everyone because some people need more flexibility in their schedule, etc. So to answer your question – do I think YOU should change to and information model? Only YOU can answer that question. What do you want? What’s going to get you there – bigger paydays with 1:1 web design clients, or the slower growth of an information-model? I think that a blend of both at first is GREAT because they support each other. I hope that helps – and let me know if you have any other questions, I’m an open book!!! So if you guys have any questions, that goes for you too! Reach out, I’m an open book! Okay, let’s dive in to September’s income report. Important things that happened in September: I beta-launched my free “Jumpstart Your Website Traffic” mini-course to my email list. I opened enrollment for my Web Designer Academy. I traveled to Austin for a weekend mastermind retreat with my biz besties. “The thoughts that got you here are going to be the thoughts that keep you from getting to your next goal.” Review of my goals My target revenue goal is $15,000 a month. My minimum baseline is to make around $2500 to cover my normal monthly expenses, I set aside $2500 a month for taxes, I pay myself $5,000 a month and I want to build up a reserve so that I can invest in my team, give myself a raise, have a cushion to cover the ebbs and flows of revenue and eventually cover my husband’s salary. So my minimum baseline is $10,000 a month, and as I mentioned in my income report last month, I want to hit that first $15,000 month by March of 2020. So with that, here’s how much money I made in September of 2019. Total Revenue: $11,824.34 Affiliate Income: $2470.70 Courses: $6559.64 Done For You & Consulting: $2794 Total Expenses: $2482.70 Out of the ordinary expenses: Facebook Ads to promote “How to Start a Freelance Web Design Business Masterclass” – $449 Travel to Lake Austin for Mastermind Retreat – $387 Registration for a conference I’m attending in April: $497 Which means I ran the bare bones of my business for just $1149.70 in September. Good to know in case life hits the fan, and that will also help me meet some of the goals I set at my mastermind retreat, which I’ll talk about a bit later. Get the full breakdown of income, expenses and net profit month by month here. Net Profit: $8,981.64 Biggest Lessons Learned The first thing I noticed when I pulled together my numbers for September is that my online courses earned more money than ever before in the history of my business. My passive income and courses combined accounted for 76% of my revenue this month, whereas in previous months it’s never accounted for more than 50%. And that’s so exciting!!! So I mentioned that I beta-launched my Free Jumpstart Your Website Traffic Mini Course to my email list – so let me explain what that is and why it’s so important to my overall business goals: I have a course called that Website Marketing Lab that teaches people how to market themselves online and get clients. And I only open that course for enrollment a few times a year, and how I promote it is through a live 5 Day Challenge where I go live in a Facebook group nightly for 5 days, and I teach some core concepts about online marketing and give people action steps to take to get started, and then I give them feedback on their homework and stuff – basically giving them a taste of what it’s like to work with me inside my program. And at the end, I share more about the Website Marketing Lab and how people can continue to work with me after the free live Challenge is over, and then I’d give them a week to enroll, and then I’d close the doors and start walking the new group through the lessons. And that’s great, and I love it, but I’d always get people telling me that they missed the training, that they want to enroll but now’s not the right time, or asking me when it’s going to open again because they heard about how awesome it is from a friend in the course – and I’d always have to tell them, “Sorry, it’s gonna be a few months before I open again” and they’re all bummed out because they want to get started NOW. So in working with the team over at Growth University, we came up with the idea of taking the concepts I teach in the live challenge, tweaking them a bit since I’m not there to answer questions and give the feedback like I am during the live challenge and turn it into a mini-course that’s delivered entirely via email – and at the end of the course, I invite people to who want to learn more about working with me to continue to get emails about how they can join the Website Marketing Lab. And then I have the doors to the program always open so that people don’t have to wait for my live challenges to enroll – and I can consistently bring on new students. The other reason that I’m excited about the Free Jumpstart Your Website Traffic Mini Course is that I have a new freebie I can market to help people who ALREADY have a website, and don’t need my Free 5 Day Website Challenge. That opens me up to a whole new group of people that are my ideal client. So I wrote all the content for the course, the sales emails and the sales page in August and September, and then in September I invited my current email list subscribers to sign up for the new course so that I could get a baseline: How many people that signed up for the course joined the Website Marketing Lab? Did people get what they expected out of the free mini course? Why didn’t people buy? And I can use that information to make improvements AND predict my future revenue so that I can start marketing that free mini-course on its own! And I’ll still do a live challenge twice a year because I LOVE doing those, but this way it’s a win-win – people can enroll when the timing is right for them, not me, and I can have income coming in consistently year-round, not just around launch times. The other thing that contributed to my highest-ever course income is my Web Designer Academy. I historically have opened doors to that just once a year in September and we opened again this year. And I’ve always used Facebook Ads to connect with freelance web designers who probably have never heard of me to invite them to a free training – and this year I merged all of the prior free trainings I’ve done for them into a live, 3 part masterclass series, again in a Facebook group, to teach them how to create a successful freelance web design business. At the end of those trainings, I let them know that I’m going to be sharing more information about the Web Designer Academy after the trainings are over… and the crazy thing was, this time, for the first time ever, people were asking me questions about the Web Designer Academy in the Facebook Group, on the live sessions! So this year, I spent $449 on Facebook ads, and I used Claire Pelletreau’s Facebook Ad Spend calculator to figure out my budget and my expected return on investment – and I gotta say, that calculator NAILED IT. I talked to Claire back in episode 231 all about when is the right time to use Facebook Ads in your business so you can go back and listen to that one here. But here’s the interesting thing about this launch – I had the smallest number of people ever sign up for the free training, but I sold more spots in the Web Designer Academy this year in the first 2 days than I did all of last year – and at the time of writing this income report, the launch isn’t over yet. And I think it’s because of the live engagement, seriously. I think it’s because I showed up in a Facebook group for 3 days, interacted with everyone in there, shared everything I could share in 60 minutes a day, and answered all their questions. I didn’t do a big sales presentation, and I also gave people a chance in every step of the way to opt out of learning more about the Web Designer Academy. It’s so much easier to get customers when you’re not trying to sell. And that’s what I teach people to do inside my programs too. And I’m also trying to figure out how I can let people join the Web Designer Academy all year long, and not miss out on the mentorship component – which is why I only open it once a year, because it’s really a year-long mentorship. But there are people who don’t want that, but they want lessons and strategies and templates. So I’m working with my team at Growth University on that too. But it’s gotta be a win-win for both of us, not just a way for me to sell more courses. Okay, so switching gears a little bit here… If you listened to last month’s income report, Episode 252, I shared with you that I decided to stop taking 1:1 web design clients because I spend 80% of my time on them but they only account for 50% of my revenue. In September, I’m currently working on finalizing my last 1:1 project, but I didn’t bring in any revenue from it because we’re between payment cycles. Like I said last month, I know the path forward for me and I just need to keep moving forward. And that takes me back to that quote I’d heard on a podcast all about how “The thoughts that got me here are going to be the thoughts that keep you from getting to your next goal.” For the past several months I’ve been thinking “Just keep doing what you’re doing…” and that was a great thought. It kept me focused and on track to get everything in place so that I could market my courses and grow my scalable revenue streams. But now it’s time for me to switch gears – and I talk about this all the time to students inside my Website Marketing Lab and my Web Designer Academy – it’s time for me to move out of CREATE mode into DO mode. It’s time to start marketing and getting myself out in front of my ideal customers in a bigger way. And that’s why my September mastermind couldn’t have come at a better time. Back in Episode 177, I shared with you how I went to a mastermind retreat in September of 2018 in Austin Texas with 5 strangers who became 5 of my closest friends. Since then we’ve met monthly, hold each other accountable to our goals and communicate daily via a group text and Marco Polo. We got together again this September at a gorgeous AirBNB on Lake Travis in Austin and basically had a three-day business-planning slumber party. Pretty much my dream life. The format we did this year was Friday night, we each recapped our goals from last year, what we accomplished, what we didn’t accomplish and what held us back from our goals. On Saturday, we each had a hot seat where we shared our goals for the next 5 years and what we thought needed to happen to get us there – and then we challenged each other on those goals, like, do they align with our other goals, why do we really want those goals, is that serving us, what’s holding us back from just going for it. And then on Sunday morning, we broke into groups and taught each other – because we all have a strength and skill that someone else in the group can benefit from. Sunday afternoon we had a work day where we knocked out some of those important projects that we knew would get back-burnered the moment we got home. And there was amazing food we cooked together, all planned by one of the girls who is a lifestyle and food blogger, and delicious wine, and great music, some tears and lots of laughs. So I wanted to share with you a couple of the goals that came out of the retreat for me and why I chose those goals so that if you’re thinking about what you want to work on in your side hustle next year, maybe this will give you a few ideas: Goal #1: Double my email list subscribers by September 2020. Why? Because that’s how I market and sell my online courses. I make offers to the people on my email list who have specifically expressed interest in solving the problem that my online courses solve: learning how to build a website, learning how to market themselves online, and learning how to have a successful freelance web design business. And if I want my revenue to grow so that I can hit that $15,000 a month number (and ideally all of that will come from affiliate marketing and courses with no consulting or 1:1 client work), then I need to reach more people. How? Continue doing exactly what I teach my students to do inside my Website Marketing Lab. Stop trying to build followings and relying on algorithms to connect me with my ideal clients online and start building relationships instead. But what I need to do differently than what I’ve been doing is put way more time into that. I’ve been spending a lot of necessary time shoring up my foundation to prepare for that growth, but now it’s time to grow. And that’s why the thought “Just keep doing what you’re doing…” isn’t going to get me to the next level. The thought that’s going to take me to the next level is “It’s time to show up and put myself out there.” Goal #2: Work 40 hours a week, and stop working weekends. Now that I’m not taking 1:1 client work anymore, technically I should have 80% more time… What I used to do was spend Tuesday – Friday on client work, and then Saturday – Monday on my own stuff. And if you’ve listened to this podcast for any amount of time, overworking has been a theme. It started in my side hustle days because I needed to work that much to grow the business outside of my day job. It continued through that first year after I quit my day job because I was so scared of not making enough money to pay the bills. And then it just became a habit, and a convenient excuse for not doing the other things in my life I wanted to do, but that were going to be hard. Like finally losing weight. Or a buffer to escape into when I didn’t want to think about other things. Now that I’m phasing clients out, I have no excuses. And I don’t want my whole life to be about work, even though I love what I do. And I want to see what I’m capable of when I constrain myself to 40 hours a week (I gotta make it a challenge, right?) I talked to two millionaire business owners on this podcast, Bernadette Doyle in Episode 198 and Kelly Roach in Episode 196, both who challenged me to constrain my work hours… And I did, for awhile, but then I ramped right back up. So I set a goal to reduce my work week to 40 hours, to stop working weekends, to take 4 one-week vacations a year and to not work on holidays. And part of my accountable is to tell you guys, on the podcast, of this goal and start reporting hours worked in my income reports. So you’ll start to see those in my income reports starting in October 2019. So overall, I feel like by having clarity in my business on exactly what I help people with, crystal clear goals and a step-by-step plan of action for making happen, I have no doubt I’ll reach those revenue goals… I think my biggest challenge, honestly, is going to be the 40 hour work week and taking more time off. And I want to set a good example for you guys. I don’t want you to think your dream isn’t possible because you can’t work as much as I do. You don’t HAVE to work as much as I do. I don’t have to work as much as I do! So I’ll keep you posted on that. And if you need a website but have no idea how to get started, go to https://www.peptalksforsidehustlers.com/5day and sign up for the 5 Day Website Challenge and learn how to create a website for your side hustle. And if already have a website and you want to learn how to get traffic to it, go to www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com and sign up for my free 6-part mini-course that’ll walk you through how to get started getting targeted traffic to your website.

Dr. Ivan Misner - BNI - How To Say No Without Sounding Like a Jerk... or Worse

The Best Ever You Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 64:00

Please join host Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino with guest Dr. Ivan Misner. Dr. Misner will lead us in a discussion about "How to Say No Without Sounding Like a Jerk... or Worse". Called the “father of modern networking” by CNN, Dr. Ivan Misner is a New York Times bestselling author. He is also the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI , the world's largest business networking organization. Dr. Misner is also an author, a humanitarian and expert in the field of business networking. Dr. Misner travels the world discussing referral networking and personal and professional development. He has been featured in the New York Times, the L.A. Times, the Wall Street Journal and on networks such as CNN and MSNBC. Named “One of the Top Networkers to Follow” by Forbes Magazine, Dr. Misner has written over 21 books and has taught business management at several universities. In 2016, Dr. Misner was awarded the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award. He is also the past recipient of the Red Cross “Humanitarian of the Year” award and is the co-founder of the BNI Foundation. Dr. Misner also sits on the University of LeVerne Board of Trustees. When Dr. Misner isn't traveling or giving speeches, he enjoys spending time with his wife Elisabeth on Lake Austin and exploring vineyards across the globe.His bestselling new book, Who's In Your Room, is available wherever books are sold. Visit IvanMisner.com

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Ep42: County Line BBQ Grass Carp

Last Cast Podcast | Fishing, Humor, Food, Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 35:48

It’s a last minute and poorly executed after-work trip to the County Line BBQ, which sits on a spur of Lake Austin. Fishing team takes advantage of fishes’ love of BBQ bread and hooks up on grass carp, catfish, and plenty of sunfish. It’s the longest fight sequence since They Live, so don’t miss it! The post Ep42: County Line BBQ Grass Carp appeared first on Last Cast Podcast.

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Dr. Ivan Misner-Networking Unmasked

Living Wealthy Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 43:00

Teresa had such a great response from her first interview with Dr. Misner, founder of BNI and "father" of modern networking... that she decided to do another, brand new interview with him. Great networking requires a special mindset and willingness to put oneself out there. Many people struggle to make the strong connections they need in order to become more successful in business and in life. In this interview, Dr. Misner will uncover the reasons people have so much difficulty with the networking process and what they can do to increase their odds of success when attempting to build networks. From https://www.bni.com: Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI and is also an author, a humanitarian and expert in the field of business networking. Dr. Misner travels the world discussing referral networking and personal and professional development. He has been featured in the New York Times, the L.A. Times, the Wall Street Journal and on networks such as CNN and MSNBC. Named “One of the Top Networkers to Follow” by Forbes Magazine, Dr. Misner has written over 21 books and has taught business management at several universities. In 2016, Dr. Misner was awarded the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award. He is also the past recipient of the Red Cross “Humanitarian of the Year” award and is the co-founder of the BNI Foundation. Dr. Misner also sits on the University of LeVerne Board of Trustees. When Dr. Misner isn’t traveling or giving speeches, he enjoys spending time with his wife Elisabeth on Lake Austin and exploring vineyards across the globe. #networking, #ivan-misner, business-networking.

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Lake Austin Ale - Juicy Blonde Ale

3 Beers In

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 87:22

One night we decided that 12oz cans weren't going to cut it and we found 16oz cans of Juicy Blonde Ale from Lake Austin Ales Of course, we drank it all and talked about Kris Gray and Lake Austin Ales. We also talk about trains, hops, IPAs, NXNW, and Whitestone. Clint tries to make sense of the Matrix sequels and Joel predicts the ending of Game of Thrones. And check out Grandr for all your grandma needs. The Cool Guys in this episode are: Clint, Ross, Joel, and Cutter

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Episode #62 - Natalie Wolfe

Polished Podcast: Refining the Details of Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 32:23

Natalie is the CEO and founder of StudioHop. She was born in Dallas and raised in Austin with her 3 siblings on Lake Austin. Natalie met her now husband Ryan in high school, and they have been married for 5 years and work quite literally side-by-side at their software company they co-founded. She graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in journalism and Spanish and currently lives in Dallas on the Katy Trail with her husband and their “Shichon” Annabelle. Natalie has a passion for fitness, health and wellness, cooking and has a consistently strong case of wanderlust.

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TCF Ep. 444 - Trey Ratcliff

The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 61:49

Trey Ratcliff is a photographer, artist, writer, and adventurer. Trey’s images and stories capture the beauty of exotic travel destinations and the humor of the bizarre situations he often finds himself in. There is always something new, unexpected and beautiful to see. Each day, Trey posts a new photo to his website, StuckInCustoms.com, which receives over one million monthly page views. Trey’s photos have been viewed over 37 Billion times and his YouTube videos over 5 million times. He currently has over 13 million combined social media followers via Google+, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Trey was recently named one of the top 10 influential photographers on the Internet. He is best known as a pioneer in HDR photography. The resulting images are richly detailed and more closely resemble what you recall of the scene in your mind. His photo, “Fourth on Lake Austin”, was the first HDR photograph to hang in the Smithsonian. He has taught many thousands of people the secrets to his techniques via his widely popular tutorials. Trey grew up blind in one eye, which changed the way he has come to experience and visually map the world. This, combined with his degree in computer science and math, has shaped his unique, algorithm-like, approach to capturing a scene that evokes more palpable memories. Trey is regularly interviewed on major networks around the world including the BBC, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. He’s also been in many of the major print publications including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Financial Times. Trey is also a successful entrepreneur. His endeavors include popular iOS and Android apps such as 100CamerasIn1, Stuck On Earth, The Light Camera, and the Photo Voyages of Trey Ratcliff. In addition, he launched Flatbooks.com, a growing eBook publisher and The Arcanum, a magical academy for artistic mastery. Resources: Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download for . Click here to download Support the work we do at The Candid Frame with contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or visiting the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .

To Cycle or Not To Cycle in Scotland

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 37:05

Michael Dolan is the ski technician and head bicycle mechanic at Sun and Ski Sports in Austin Texas. He loves being able to introduce new people to cycling and winter sports and get them outfitted for new adventures. He also loves to get out there himself and rides his bicycle almost every day. His favorite ride is along Lake Austin. He does not miss riding his bike through the Boston winters, where he worked as a bicycle courier. Listen as he tells us stories about riding around Austin, and what went into his decision for riding or not riding on vacation in Scotland with his wife.Peeks Cruises & Tours-Upcoming Travel season is already on the move…From exploring the west Seattle to San Francisco, culinary and wine in Portugal, to Pickleball in Jamaica, we have groups available for you to join in on or create your own..Now is the time to plan it. We’ve received calls for people planning groups for anniversaries, milestone birthday, churches, and community groups just to name a few. The best space will be limited after the holidays and you want to make sure you maximize your group by providing them enough time to make payments. Yes, that’s right Peeks Cruises & Tours along with their top travel suppliers in the industry provide payment plans to plan your next vacation experience. So call us at 512-252-8919 or visit our website at peekcruiestours.com and click on the group travel tab, to join a group, or email us to request information about creating a group. We take the hassle out of group travel..Happy Thanksgiving from Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster

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To Cycle or Not To Cycle in Scotland

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 37:00

Michael Dolan is the ski technician and head bicycle mechanic at Sun and Ski Sports in Austin Texas. He loves being able to introduce new people to cycling and winter sports and get them outfitted for new adventures. He also loves to get out there himself and rides his bicycle almost every day. His favorite ride is along Lake Austin. He does not miss riding his bike through the Boston winters, where he worked as a bicycle courier. Listen as he tells us stories about riding around Austin, and what went into his decision for riding or not riding on vacation in Scotland with his wife. Peeks Cruises & Tours-Upcoming Travel season is already on the move…From exploring the west Seattle to San Francisco, culinary and wine in Portugal, to Pickleball in Jamaica, we have groups available for you to join in on or create your own..Now is the time to plan it. We’ve received calls for people planning groups for anniversaries, milestone birthday, churches, and community groups just to name a few. The best space will be limited after the holidays and you want to make sure you maximize your group by providing them enough time to make payments. Yes, that’s right Peeks Cruises & Tours along with their top travel suppliers in the industry provide payment plans to plan your next vacation experience. So call us at 512-252-8919 or visit our website at peekcruiestours.com and click on the group travel tab, to join a group, or email us to request information about creating a group. We take the hassle out of group travel.. Happy Thanksgiving from Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster

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#5: Smart Homes, Design, and the Digital Dream

Zpryme On The Grid

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 42:00

This week we're all hosting together at Lake Austin near Austin, Texas. We bring in Daito Design Group Founder and CEO Jared Huke to talk about Smart Homes and Design. The discussion evolves into fundamental questions about the nature of smart devices and AI. Who are they for? What is the promise, and what are the realities? The digital world is rapidly changing but we still haven't figured out all of the logistics. You certainly don't want to miss this discussion! Music by bensound.com

Episode #18 - Luke Ellis (Eminent Domain in Texas)

Ag Law in the Field

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 43:24

Eminent domain is a hot topic currently for landowners across the state. From various planned highways, to oil and gas pipelines, to water pipeline projects, to the high speed rail, many landowners are facing the potential taking of their private property pursuant to the use of eminent domain. My guest today is Luke Ellis, a partner at the JMEH Law Firm in Austin. Luke went to law school at the University of Texas and focuses his practice entirely on representing property owners negotiating easements and facing eminent domain. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas College of Law. We discuss the most common types of eminent domain cases facing landowners, which entities have eminent domain power, analyzing whether a project has eminent domain power, negotiation tips, and valuation considerations. We also chat about hiring an attorney and how firms generally charge to represent a landowner on an eminent domain proceeding. Not surprisingly, when asked what law he would like to see changed, Luke mentioned the fact that Texas does not allow a successful landowner in a condemnation case to recover attorney and expert fees from the condemning entity. As Luke mentions, 20 other states have this type of provision, and it is badly needed to help make Texas landowners whole when involved in a condemnation suit. Finally, the next time you are in Austin, Luke says you've got to check out Hula Hut on Lake Austin. He recommends a margarita, cold beer, and Hawaiian fajitas! Contact info for Luke Ellis (Email) lellis@jmehlaw.com (Website) http://jmehlaw.com/attorneys/luke-ellis/://sgdalawtx.com/ Links to topics mentioned on the show - Pipeline easement negotiation checklist - Georgetown Texas Eminent Domain Program (September 7, 2017) - Registration for Georgetown Program

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KUT Weekend – August 18, 2017

KUT Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 34:46

The city of Austin has been collecting taxes from unlicensed short-term rentals. Plus, efforts to remove a plaque at the Texas Capitol commemorating the Confederacy. And invasive zebra mussels spread to Lake Austin. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

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Some of the Best Lakefront Properties in Texas

Austin Texas Real Estate Podcast With Shawn Culhane

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2017

Lakefront properties are a passion of ours. Here are a few that we just listed on the market.We have a passion for helping people buy and sell waterfront property here in Central Texas. We’ve got four amazing properties on the shores of Lake Travis and Lake Austin that we’d like to talk to you about today. We also want to talk about where home values are going, what trends we are seeing in the real estate market, and what’s changed in the last few years. The first property is located at 17216 Northlake Hills Dr. in Jonestown. It’s located within the gated community of Northlake Hills and is just a quick 20-minute drive to the new Whole Foods in Cedar Park. This home is just over 10,000 square feet with eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, multiple pools, a detached guest house, and an income-producing 22-slip marina.The second one is also located in Jonestown in The Hollows, one of the top communities in Lake Travis and one of the best marinas on the lake. This home is located at 17607 Breakwater Drive. If you want an 11,000 sq. ft. home with one of the best views of the lake, this is it."Some of the best views on the lake."The third property we have is at 21902 Briarcliff Drive in Spicewood, where some of the best water on Lake Travis is. There is a main house with three bedrooms and a guest quarters with one bedroom and a full kitchen and bath. This is great for short-term rentals or guests. Right now, the owner is leasing this property out for $16,000 in the month of July.Last but not least is 13240 Shore Vista. It sits just under three acres and just over 7,000 square feet. It’s located in an area with some of the most private water and private estates on Lake Austin.Values can vary immensely, depending on the lake and the area within the lake that we are talking about. When the drought came in 2011, the levels of Lake Travis dropped significantly. People started shifting their purchases more towards Lake Austin. We saw a low point for values in 2014, but they have since recovered. There has been a slight dip in values in both lakes in 2017, so we’re keeping a close eye on that.If you have any questions for us about any of these properties or want to know anything else about this kind of real estate, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Live from Lake Austin Spa Resort with Janis Clapoff-Health and Wellness Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 71:28

Live from Lake Austin Spa Resort with Janis Clapoff-Health and Wellness TravelHost Karen Duncan goes live from Lake Austin Spa Resort right in her backyard, one of the top health and wellness spa's in the world. Lake Austin Spa Resort has ranked in the top 10 with Travel and Leisure, Condes Naste for the last 10 years. Janis Clapoff the new Managing Director describes her journey to Austin from Canada and why she has chosen this resort to continue her successful career in the hospitality industry.Karen also provides you with some tips on being less stressful during this high travel season at the airport and the pros and cons of SIM cards for your phone on Telecom Thursday Tips.Looking for a Health and Wellness destination and package, Karen provides you with several great options for reconnecting to your inner-self, nature, and voluntourism with Perillo Tours focused on Health and Wellness, Bali, India, Costa Rica, Greece.And if adrenaline and rest is your focus then Susie Ellis identifies some of the top 5 wellness trends.Don't miss this show if you need to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect with Your Bucket List Buster

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Live from Lake Austin Spa Resort with Janis Clapoff-Health and Wellness Travel