Podcasts about Michigan City

This week, we went over to Michigan City and hit Galveston Steakhouse. Enjoy!

This week, we headed out to Michigan City to visit Joe & Freddy's. Enjoy!

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from around the local housing market, including how the next big piece of Michigan City's pivot to resort town is underway and seven Chicago buildings in need of a rescue.Plus: Mayor Brandon Johnson says sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony, the Justice Department files to join legal challenge to Illinois nonprofit diversity law, the Art Institute returns a stolen sculpture to Nepal, and Elgin-based Middleby is spinning off its food processing business.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck about conscious leadership. Jennifer Mulholland is an author, strategist, alchemist, executive coach, and co-owner of Plenty Consulting. From a very young age, she's been dedicated to raising the consciousness of people on the planet. For the last decade, she and her business partner, Jeff Shuck, have helped thousands of conscious leaders and businesses grow in revenue, impact, and fulfillment. Before becoming co-owner of Plenty, Jennifer was Chief Innovation Officer at SunGard, a Fortune 500 technology company. She founded several businesses focused on bridging the gap between information and impact in healthcare, technology, and holistic wellbeing. She is a certified Reiki and Theta healer trained in shamanic and energy medicine. She has a B.S. degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Psychology, and Coaching from the University of Utah. Jennifer was a two-sport Division I athlete and captain at the University of Delaware, playing both field hockey and lacrosse. She lives in Park City, Utah, where she enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle with her husband and two children in the mountain town she's called home for almost thirty years. Jeff Shuck is an accomplished leader and entrepreneur with deep experience in leadership development, consulting, and social impact. Jeff is co-owner of Plenty Consulting with his business partner Jennifer Mulholland. Together, they have helped thousands of for-profit and non-profit leaders and organizations create their strategies, grow their fundraising, innovate new programs, and develop conscious cultures. Before founding Plenty, Jeff was co-founder and CEO of fundraising firm Event 360, raising nearly a billion dollars for charity over 12 years. Jeff graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Rochester and earned an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and an MS in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern. His work in positive change and social impact has been featured in a variety of outlets such as Marketplace, the Wall Street Journal, Fatherly, and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Jeff is an avid musician, writer, and fitness enthusiast and lives in Michigan City, Indiana with his wife and four children.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

This week (2/7 & 2/9) on ART ON THE AIR features country music singer/songwriter, Jessica Lynn sharing her new album, “All I Own.” next we feature Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Carmen Vincent plus her new role as executive director for Project Neighbors. Our Spotlight is on the return of the Tomfoolery Fun Club to Michigan City's Orak Shrine on February 15th for a special Valentines Day show with Tom Byelick and Ms Michele. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2025-01-21/art-on-the-air-february-9-2025

Joseph Corcoran had been on Indiana's death row since 1999. He is responsible for 4 murders, but it’s really 6! He was pronounced dead at 1:44 a.m. EST (12:44 CENTRAL) at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. This is the first state execution since 2009. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. Integrating technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for students and educators. In this Learning Through Technology podcast episode, Alex and Bob connect with Kevin McGuire, Director of Technology at Michigan City Area Schools. Kevin shares his journey from network administrator to DoT and for a short tenure, CFO, highlighting the need to bridge departments and involve the community in funding tech initiatives. He discusses both short-term and strategic technology planning that delivers positive student outcomes. He shares his focus on staff development and stresses the importance of internet access for students, technology's role in education, and measuring tech effectiveness on student outcomes. His unique perspective blends financial management and technology leadership, offering insights into strategic planning for schools. Take advantage of this insightful conversation! Like what you're hearing on the podcasts and want to dive deeper? Subscribe to our Newsletter here: https://stsed.com/podcast/

To start off the second hour of the show, Andy Dorrel of Culver Academies calls Coach to break down what his team did well in their 48-7 win over John Glenn. Chris Norton of WITZ calls in and talks about Jasper's 31-14 win over their rival Vincennes Lincoln, and also what he likes about working at WITZ, at Coach's request. Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins to breakdown Lawrence Central's 17-14 win over Carmel. Mike Kelly of Hamilton Southeastern talks about the close game his team won over Brownsberg. The final score was 30-23. He talks about how tough it is to face Brownsberg, and the chip on their shoulder his team had after losing to Brownsberg previously. Both Keith Meyers of Indiana SRN and Cam Eckles of Indiana High School Sports.com call to give in-depth coverage of the Yorktown 28-27 Mt. Vernon game. Nick Stroud of Crawford County calls the show to talk about their long overdue 24-16 win over Clarskville. It snaps a 32-game losing streak for the team. Paul Condry calls Coach and the two recap the Crowne Point 35-8 win over Michigan City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of his show talking to economist at the University of Indianapolis, Dr. Matt Will, about the latest job market reports.   Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about the latest accusations of Garth Brooks for sexual assaulting and raping a former makeup artist. He also talks about Joe Biden and AOC's recent comments about the economy and winning Texas respectively.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about Alejandro Mayorkas saying there is no money left to respond to hurricane damage. Tony also talks about Doug Emhoff denying that he slapped his ex-girlfriend.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show by talking about U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan going to an event hosted by Michigan City and talks about other local political polls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuay4eIN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:26.825 = An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital00:24:23.309 = Radiant Boy00:31:06.801 = Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland00:42:56.441 = The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders00:54:55.329 = A Big Muddy Monster01:07:56.060 = The Haunted Empire State Building Bathrooom01:11:38.773 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July 18, 2022CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/OregonStateHospital

Coach Tippmann from Ft Wayne Snyder called about their win over Ft Wayne Southside 35-14. Also, Mike with ISRN called about Evansville Memorial's 41 to 14 Win over Evansville Mater Dei, Greg ISC Sports Network Warren Central 35 to Lawrence Central 0, South Vermillion Head Coach, Coach Barret called about their 48 – 6 win over North Vermillion. Coach Brian Dugger and Dan Lawson from WCBK called about Martinsville's 39-38 win over Decatur Central. Then Coach Shank for North Posey and their 34 – 14 win over Tell City. Paul Condrey Valparaiso beast Michigan City 20 – 14, also David Deaton from WKLO calls about Corydon central losing to Scottsburg 56-21, then John Lester Calls from ISRN to discuss Heritage Christian beating Eastern Hancock 63 – 33. Andrew Smith from NewPalRadio.com called to discuss New Pal beating Mt. Vernon 56-8. Steve Kalb from WAXL Santa Claus called to discuss Heritage Hills beating South Spencer 48-0. Mishawaka Head Coach Keith Kinder called to talk their victory over Northwood 35-19, Center Grove's Coach Moore calls to discuss their 42-19 victory over Ben Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirby Atwell is a former US Army Officer turned real estate investor and podcast host with a focus on short-term rentals! Kirby starts with his experience in the military and jumping into real estate shortly after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”! With over 100 renovated properties under his belt, he shares great insights on small and large flips including pros and cons of both options. Kirby discusses the midwest markets that he focuses on to maximize cash flow and how experimenting with a basement short-term rental led him to change his focus to STRs! He sprinkles in some STR horror stories and closes with a bullish take on owning vacation rentals in Michigan City. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Kirby Atwell, Living Off Rentals Link: Living Off Rentals Podcast Link: Best Fit Homes (Network Referral) Link: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant (Book Recommendation) Guest Questions 01:40 Housing Provider Tip - Take the CIC property management class! 03:56 Intro to our guest, Kirby Atwell! 11:04 Kirby's first couple properties! 15:27 Kirby's return to Chicago after the military! 19:22 Comparing small vs large flips. 26:12 Getting aggressive on acquisition. 32:34 Building a cash flow for financial freedom! 38:09 Experimenting with Short Term Rentals. 45:52 STR horror stories! 50:40 Deal flow in Michigan City. 56:28 Starting a podcast. 59:00 What is your competitive advantage? 60:07 One piece of advice for new investors. 61:06 What do you do for fun? 62:40 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  63:40 Local Network Recommendation?  64:31 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.

Welcome to the  Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we're focusing on the journey of healing your heart and breaking down the barriers that keep you from living your best life. Angela Adkins is a speaker, author, and a spiritual development coach. She specializes in heart healing.  Angela has written a workbook called Heart Sessions with Jesus: Basic Tools for Healing and Freedom, and has an online course that goes along with the workbook. She also recently wrote the novel "Twice Broken", a compelling story of a girl who experienced extreme brokenness and abuse finding healing and purpose. "Twice Broken" will be officially released on September 10th, 2024 and is now available for preorder on Amazon. Angela was born in Michigan City, Indiana, and she moved to Florida in 2001. There she met her husband, Seth, and together they have six children. Seth and Angela were youth and college pastors in Sarasota, FL until 2010. In 2010, they planted a church in Bradenton, Florida. In 2018 the Lord called them to Ohio, where they currently lead the River in Delta in Delta, OH, and are actively planting churches and discipleship groups. Angela has been actively involved in healing of the heart since 2008. She is the founder of Inspired Women, a community of women in Ohio gathering to energize their faith and grow with God.  Angela has a passion for people to receive healing, find freedom, and be released into their destiny. She loves to see people meet Jesus in a radical way and be discipled to bring change to culture across the globe. You can contact Angela at angelaadkins.com for more info on speaking engagements, workshops, heart sessions, coaching, and more. You can find her books and resources on the website as well. Connect with Angela here: Instagram:  @angelaadkinswrites Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559202871173 Website:  angelaadkins.com Grab the freebie here: https://www.angelaadkins.com/free-resources =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  Request to join here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application GET MORE CLIENTS: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/client-acquisition-accelerator-pdf DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators

Ret. Marine Terry Slatic fills in for Philip Teresi  Hamtramck, Michigan City Council votes to boycott Israel - AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that? - Jonathan Isaac, who famously stood for national anthem in 2020 bubble, agrees to new deal with Magic - Thieves Kept Stealing the Traffic Lights, So Authorities Decided to Remove Them Altogether    KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson   Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X   Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com   Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ret. Marine Terry Slatic fills in for Philip Teresi  Hamtramck, Michigan City Council votes to boycott Israel - AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that? - Jonathan Isaac, who famously stood for national anthem in 2020 bubble, agrees to new deal with Magic - Thieves Kept Stealing the Traffic Lights, So Authorities Decided to Remove Them Altogether    KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson   Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X   Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com   Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGN Radio sales rep Kevin McDonough joins the program to tell us about his weekend activity, a bike ride from Chicago’s South Side all the way to Michigan City, Indiana, in an effort to raise money for pediatric cancer support. If you want to find more information or how to donate, click this link!

IN THIS EPISODE: The governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital) *** It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS AND TIMESTAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:05:44.930 = Appointment With Fear, “And Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945)00:32:09.459 = Weird Darkness, “An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital”00:51:18.784 = Box 13, “The First Letter” (August 22, 1948)01:19:08.463 = Weird Darkness, “Radiant Boy”01:26:16.930 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Doll” (October 10, 1974)02:12:30.242 = Weird Darkness, “Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland02:24:31.749 = The Chase, “Greedy Crockeys” (February 08, 1953)02:54:58.088 = Weird Darkness, “The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders”03:08:01.363 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Vs The Invaders” (date unknown)03:35:55.754 = Weird Darkness, “The Big Muddy Monster”03:48:59.892 = Cloak And Dagger, “The Frank Bakers Story” (May 07, 1950)04:19:13.974 = Weird Darkness, “Haunted Empire State Building”04:25:08.602 = The Creaking Door, “Dummy” (date unknown)04:56:02.222 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)====="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46=====WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.=====CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240608/

Ever wondered what it takes to create breathtaking anime tattoos? Discover the artistry and passion behind the ink with Ken Possibble, a celebrated tattoo artist renowned for his anime-inspired work. We kick off with Ken's personal story, detailing his journey from doodling in school to mastering synthetic skin and eventually establishing Inkwell Studio in Michigan City, Indiana. My own anime tattoo tale adds a personal touch, underscoring the deep connection fans have with their favorite series.Ken opens up about the challenges and triumphs of tattooing, from the nerve-wracking experience of tattooing oneself to the joy of clients traveling miles just for his art. We explore the booming demand for anime tattoos and the pivotal role of social media, particularly TikTok, in propelling Ken's career. The conversation flows naturally into a discussion about the vibrant world of anime, touching on popular series like "Attack on Titan," "Chainsaw Man," and more, highlighting how these shows impact our daily lives and inspire the shop's dynamic atmosphere.Our chat isn't all about ink; we dive into the broader realm of movies, especially the thrill of new releases and the shared love for cinematic experiences. From the technical aspects of tattoo removal to the creative freedom in designing tattoos, we cover it all. Whether it's managing mistakes, training apprentices, or dreaming about future sci-fi films, this episode offers a blend of professional insights, personal stories, and a shared passion for art and anime. Join us for a lively conversation that promises to entertain and inspire tattoo enthusiasts and anime lovers alike!

Get the decades-long backstory on this multi-location organizing campaign and save the date for London, Ky.'s Union election on May 5th. We hear from: John Price, BCTGM Director of Organization Jason Maynard, Forklift Operator, 22-year employee of Hearthside Foods (McComb, Ohio) Lisa Gregory, BCTGM East-Central Region International Rep. Liticia Horton, Oven Operator, 29-year employee of Hearthside Foods (London, Ky.) Roxanne Hallman, Mixing Machine Operator, 12-year employee of Hearthside Foods (London, Ky.) Veronica Hopkins, BCTGM Midwest Region International Rep. Ryan Hocke, BCTGM Midwest Region International Rep. References from this episode: Workers File for an Election in London, Ky. January 2022 Hearthside Update from John Price and Jason Maynard

We went out to Michigan City and visited Kolasa's Polish Peasant. Enjoy!

Mishawaka plays for an IHSAA Regional title against East Chicago Central in Michigan City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darin has a Mishawaka Regional Preview: Mishawaka will travel to Michigan City this Saturday to play in the Regional Championship against East Chicago Central with tipoff time being 5 PM Eastern/4 PM Central. Pre-game starts at 4:30 pm on 96.1 the Ton Mishawaka's last regional came in 1955 delivering the current Cavemen another chance at a generational achievementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darin has a Mishawaka Regional Preview: Mishawaka will travel to Michigan City this Saturday to play in the Regional Championship against East Chicago Central with tipoff time being 5 PM Eastern/4 PM Central. Pre-game starts at 4:30 pm on 96.1 the Ton Mishawaka's last regional came in 1955 delivering the current Cavemen another chance at a generational achievementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deanna Grimes is a full time working mom and runner from Northwest Indiana by way of Cincinnati, Ohio. She's an inside sales rep, youth running coach, timing assistant for locally based Tempo Run Timing and avid runner. After college her long time partner Jason and herself landed in Northwest Indiana. A couple years later she found herself immersed in the local running community.  She has completed 37 full marathons in 31 states.  She has an ultimate goal of all 50 states.  She currently coaches local youth through the Calumet Region Striders running club and can be found on Northwest Indiana trails training for her next race, cheering on her favorite sports teams or at her favorite craft breweries in the region.GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.LifeGreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life

Riley faces Michigan City for a spot in the IHSAA Sectional Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A century ago, coastal dunes threatened to overwhelm the city of Florence, Oregon. The sand swallowed roads, highways, and houses. When “Dune” author Frank Herbert visited the area in 1957, he was stunned by the awesome power of the sand. Eventually, it inspired his fictional desert planet, Arrakis.But now, the dunes that inspired “Dune” are disappearing. To solve the sand problem, the US Forest Service planted dunes with non-native beachgrass, hoping its strong roots would keep the dunes in place. The strategy worked… too well. The grass spread, out-competing native species and transforming the dunes. At one popular spot, roughly 60% of what was once open sand is now gone.Producer Justine Paradis traveled to the Oregon Coast to see the mountains of sand which inspired a sci-fi classic, and meet the people working to save them.Featuring Dina Pavlis, Patty Whereat Phillips, and Jesse Beers. SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member. Subscribe to our (free) newsletter.Follow Outside/In on Instagram or Twitter, or join our private discussion group on Facebook. LINKSThese aerial photos demonstrate the dramatic changes in the Oregon dunes since 1941.Dina Pavlis' Secrets of the Oregon Dunes Facebook pageThe Oregon dunes are the setting of an episode of “Lassie” (1964), in which a little girl gets lost in a sand storm. New hires at the Forest Service in Florence are shown this film during orientation.The Siuslaw Public Library in Florence is home to the eclectic Frank Herbert collection, as reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting. These are books donated by Herbert's daughter which he was reading at the time he wrote ‘Dune,' and are available to the public. Fans make the pilgrimage to browse the collection, which includes titles on the desert, politics in the Middle East, computation, Scottish folk singing, rug hooking, and much more.Frank Herbert originally visited Florence to research a proposed magazine article on the Forest Service's dune, as reported on the Siuslaw News. His (unsuccessful) proposal, “They Stopped the Moving Sands,” can be read in “The Road to Dune.”An episode of Endless Thread about the time a six-year-old boy fell into a tree hole (he's fine now) in Michigan City, Indiana. CREDITSOutside/In host: Nate HegyiReported, produced, and mixed by Justine Paradis Edited by Taylor Quimby and Katie ColaneriOur team also includes Felix Poon. NHPR's Director of Podcasts is Rebecca LavoieSpecial thanks to Meg Spencer, Kegen Benson, Armand Rebischke, and Kevin Mittge. Music by Sarah the Illstrumentalist, Elm Lake, Chris Zabriskie, and Blue Dot Sessions.Outside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio.

Michigan City battles Plymouth in Hoosier Hysteria in Mishawaka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noblesville's Head Coach Scott McClelland begins the hour with Coach Bob Lovell sharing about his team's 61-57 win over Brownsburg. Coach is then joined by Rich Schelsky, Head Coach of Park Heritage, with the details on his 56-32 win over Fountain Central. Tanner Camp of the Regional Radio Sports Network calls in with a recap of the Lake Central close 64-63 win against Michigan City, and what is coming next for Lake Central. To continue talking high school football, Head Coach Josh Thompson shares about his team, Barr-Reeve's 47-40 overtime win against South Knox. And then, Norwell's Head Coach Mike McBride shares about his team's 48-46 win against Huntington North. To finish out the hour, Kip Wesner of Hoosier Basketball Magazine gives all the details about what to expect for the upcoming IU vs. Purdue game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Dearborn Security.

In the second hour of the show, Coach Bob Lovell and Brendan King break down the wild night of scoring in the NBA and preview the college matchups for the Saturday slate. WNAS's Brian Sullivan calls in to share New Albany's 71-64 win over Evansville North and Regional Radio Sports' Paul Condry joins to recap Penn's win over Riley 66-54. Cliff Hawkins from Tipton joins to recap their 54-50 win over Hamilton Heights. Chris Hawkins from Indianapolis Crispus Attucks shares their 73-62 win over Christel House, Regional Radio Network's Tanner Camp talks Portage's 60-52 win over Michigan City, and friend of the show Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network shares North Central's 54-48 win over Warren Central. Also hear from the voice of the Sycamores, Joey O'Rourke as he previews the Indiana State vs. Bradley on Saturday. Also, Scott McClellan from Noblesville recaps his 57-50 win over Hamilton Southeastern in double overtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the importance of knowing your "why" and creating something unique in your business. Our guest shares insights on using your human capital, networking, and taking advantage of opportunities to gain notoriety. We also discuss the value of listening and having meaningful conversations, as well as the challenges and experiences of hosting a podcast. Tune in for valuable advice and inspiration on finding your authentic self and persevering in your entrepreneurial journey. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Katina Washington's Background 00:00:52 - Eric's Connection to Indianapolis and Katina's Impact 00:01:43 - Katina's Motivation for Community Service 00:02:55 - Becoming the Person You Needed 00:03:09 - Fun Facts: Hula Hooping and Spades 00:04:23 - Eric's Spades Skills and Competitive Nature 00:06:27 - Katina's Experience Before She Events 00:09:18 - The Importance of a Business Plan 00:10:23 - Mentors and Business Challenges 00:11:20 - The Start of She Events 00:14:39 - The Growth and Evolution of She Events 00:15:38 - Personal Growth and Business Alignment 00:16:53 - The Story Behind She Events' Name 00:19:43 - Overcoming No-Shows at Events 00:21:22 - Eric's Background and College Experiences 00:23:59 - Childhood Memories and Beach Visits 00:25:26 - Michigan City and Beach Culture 00:26:59 - Humor and Comedy Preferences 00:28:43 - Favorite Funny Movies and TV Shows 00:30:25 - Classic TV Shows and Laughter 00:31:48 - Eric's Desire to Do Stand-Up Comedy 00:32:38 - Katina's Potential in Comedy 00:33:50 - Katina's New Book and Writing Process 00:36:45 - The Impact of Sabbaticals on Personal Growth 00:38:42 - Eric's Passion for Sports and Disappointment 00:40:04 - Grandparenting and Generational Differences 00:41:47 - The Evolution of Christmas Gift-Giving 00:42:06 - Intentional Gifting and Personal Connections 00:43:31 - Eric's Family and Christmas Experiences 00:44:53 - Katina's Book Writing Journey 00:47:47 - The Significance of Becoming Whole 00:49:39 - Technical Difficulties and Behind the Scenes 00:52:31 - Resuming After Technical Interruption Katina's Website: https://katinawashington.com/ Katina's Book: https://www.amazon.com/BECOMING-WHOLE-Authenticity-Katina-Washington/dp/B0CR72CQ6T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BJSAND82E82Q&keywords=katina+washington&qid=1704896589&sprefix=katina+%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1 The Mindset Shift Book by Demond Hicks : https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Shift-Powerful-Collection-Affirmations/dp/B0C481GRFR #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #podcast #howto #underdog #underdawgtalk

The final hour of Network Indiana's Indiana Sports Talk kicks off with Coach J.R. Howell talks with Zionsville's 65-64 win over Brebeuf Jesuit. WNAS' Brian Sullivan discusses Jeffersonville's 65-57 win over New Albany and Steve Kalb from WKLO tells Coach about Heritage Hills 69-63 win over Gibson Southern. Kip Wessner gives his rundown of Hoosier Basketball Magazine and his take on the current seasons. Plus, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Head Coach Seth Coffing calls in to share his team's 59-48 win over Fort Wayne Concordia. North Daviess' Brent Dalrymple calls in to talk their win over Eastern Greene 39-38, Clint Swan from Crown Point talks his 66-60 win over Michigan City, and the voice of the Bulldogs Mark Minner recaps Butler/UConn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also in the news: Michigan City has their first Black mayor in office; Letter finally delivered after 80 years; Chicago couple becomes the first to get married in Cook County in 2024 and more.

Also in the news: Michigan City has their first Black mayor in office; Letter finally delivered after 80 years; Chicago couple becomes the first to get married in Cook County in 2024 and more.

It's Wednesday, December 20th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Chinese Christians continue to be persecuted Members of Early Rain Covenant Church continue to face persecution from the Chinese government. Five years ago, authorities arrested over 100 members of the church located in China's southwestern Sichuan province. The initial arrests resulted in a nine-year prison sentence for Wang Yi, the church's pastor.  Church members faced new detentions on Sunday, December 10, which was also International Human Rights Day. The latest persecution came after the church planned an online prayer meeting to commemorate the initial crackdown in 2018. Mervyn Thomas with Christian Solidarity Worldwide said, “These mass police operations against house churches show the Chinese authorities' utter contempt for universal and inalienable human rights.” Chinese earthquake kills 127 people Speaking of China, the country experienced its deadliest earthquake in years on Monday. A 6.2-magnitude quake hit China's north-central Gansu Province, killing at least 127 people. The disaster left hundreds more injured and thousands of buildings damaged. China is no stranger to deadly earthquakes. A quake in Qinghai Province took 2,700 lives in 2010. And the deadliest earthquake in recent decades killed nearly 90,000 in 2008 in the province of Sichuan. Colorado rules Trump is ineligible to be on presidential ballot The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot, reports The Epoch Times. It declared that President Trump's speech on and before January 6, 2021, "was not protected by the First Amendment" because it was speech that was "likely to incite such imminent lawlessness and violence." They concluded that Trump is disqualified from holding office, according to the 14th Amendment to the Constitution in Section 3 because he “engaged in insurrection.” However, the court suspended its ruling until January 4, 2024, "pending any review by the U.S. Supreme Court." If the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review the issue by January 4, the Colorado Secretary of State will be required to continue to include President Trump on the primary ballot. Otherwise, his name will be removed. Appearing on Fox News Channel, George Washington Law Professor Jonathan Turley drew this conclusion. TURLEY: “There was a series of barriers in applying this provision to bar Trump. … In order to establish that he was engaged in insurrection, they go back to speeches in 2016, and they basically daisy chain these speeches to say, ‘Look, he's been at this for a long time.' I think that the factual and legal basis of this opinion is really so porous that the Supreme Court will make fast work of it.” This makes Colorado the first and only state to disqualify President Trump from appearing on a state primary ballot. President Trump has announced he will appeal the decision. Michigan city compelled to give $825,000 to Catholic farmer over discrimination A Michigan city agreed to an $825,000 settlement with a Catholic farmer in a religious liberty case. Steve Tennes with Country Mill Farms sued East Lansing in 2017 after officials barred him from the city's farmers market for his Biblical beliefs about marriage. Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Earlier this year, a federal district court sided with Tennes, saying he is free to participate in the market. Kate Anderson with Alliance Defending Freedom said, “We're pleased to favorably settle this lawsuit on behalf of Steve so he and his family can continue doing what Country Mill does best, as expressed in its mission statement: ‘glorifying God by facilitating family fun on the farm and feeding families.'” Steve appeared on NewsMax TV. TENNES: “We're so blessed to have folks like Ryan Tucker and Kate Anderson from Alliance Defending Freedom that have been on our side now for the last six years to help us stand up so that all Americans can speak freely about what they believe and live out their faith, or whatever beliefs they may have, without the fear of government punishment.” Congressional gridlock The U.S. Congress appears to be in unprecedented gridlock. Democrats hold a slight majority in the Senate, while Republicans hold a slight majority in the House. Plus, House Republicans have faced their own divisions. All this gridlock has stifled legislative business. Axios reports Congress passed only 24 bills this year. That's the lowest number since at least 1989. Despite the gridlock, Congress managed to continue raising the debt ceiling and keep the government funded. Isaiah 1:23 says, “Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, nor does the cause of the widow come before them.” Pro-life resource centers provided $360 million worth of help A new report from pro-life groups found that pregnancy resource centers provided nearly $360 million worth of materials and services last year. The report found that 2,750 pro-life centers held a total of over 16 million sessions for families in need. They also provided 700,000 free pregnancy tests, 500,000 free ultrasounds, 3.5 million packs of diapers, and much more. Chuck Donovan with the Charlotte Lozier Institute noted that the centers have responded to new challenges. He said, “Such issues as human trafficking, homelessness, domestic abuse, sexually transmitted disease morbidity, and abortion pill regret and reversal have prompted new resilience and response.” Proverbs 24:11 says, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” Anniversary of British ships' departure for Jamestown, Virginia And finally, on this day in history, three ships sailed for the New World to establish the Virginia Company's first settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. The Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery departed from London with about 100 passengers on December 20, 1606. Their settlement would become the first permanent English settlement in North America. As director of the Virginia Company, Anglican minister Richard Hakluyt helped start the Jamestown settlement. Back in 1584, he wrote his Discourse on Western Planting to England's Queen Elizabeth I, promoting English colonization in America. The first among his reasons for forming colonies was the “enlargement of the Gospel of Christ.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, December 20th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

CC & Skills have had some great moments in 2023. From weddings to family vacations. They have had a lot of first-time experiences. Listen in to the conversation while the couple share some highlights from the year. Find out what each of them plans on leaving in 2023. 

Mishawaka rounds out its season-opening road trip by facing the Michigan City Wolves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join us for a captivating episode of the Becker's Healthcare podcast featuring Dr. Hilton M. Hudson, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Franciscan's Michigan City and Olympia Fields health systems, as well as the CEO of HPC International Inc. Dr. Hudson shares his unique insights on the healthcare industry, discussing the critical issue of personnel shortages and labor tension while delving into the origins and mission of HPC International. He also reflects on the journey towards health equity and the evolving dynamics of leadership in healthcare. Don't miss this engaging conversation with a seasoned healthcare leader who has made a significant impact on the industry.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about their annual ‘Thanksliving” event where they get their staff together to celebrate the holidays, what tips he offers veterans that are looking for jobs, and why employees not quitting is becoming an issue for bosses. And Tom also reacts to the viral […]

Will and Jada are making the news, we're all drowning in debt, eBay is in some hot water, snacks rule, Hardee's in Michigan City sounds like a wild place and pool season is officially over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan City officials has charged 10 people and arrested nine of them in connection to a scheme where multiple Hardee's employees allegedly used stolen money from customers to bail out inmates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2013, the sand dunes of Michigan City, Indiana swallowed a six-year-old boy. It took rescuers nearly 4 hours to dig him out of 12 feet of sand. It was a phenomenon that scientists hadn't studied in-depth. But Facebook recreational naturalists were on the case. In this episode of Endless Thread, producer Grace Tatter and host Ben Brock Johnson go down an internet rabbit hole and bring bring us an explanation of what happened, the coexistence of miracles and science and even the including the six-year-old boy who's now an adult. "We're pro-portal and we're pro- tree hole," Ben says. "Basically anywhere there's space, we want to explore it."

The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF) had its inaugural season in August of 2002. It was founded by husband/wife team Nicolas Orbovich and Sunny Gardner-Orbovich. The MCCMF operates under several guiding principals. The first priority is always artistic quality. The MCCMF attains this through the presence of world class musicians. Each of them has formidable performance skills and impressive credentials. Another is to forge and strengthen the threefold artistic relationship between great chamber music, the audience and the performer. This is accomplished through interactive presentations by the Festival Musicians. The MCCMF performers believe that oral presentation regarding the history, complexities and any other interesting aspects of the piece to be performed is vital for the audience's enjoyment. Nic Orbovich, co-founder, is a concert violinist with over 20 years professional experience. He has concertized and competed all over the world. It became apparent to him that his craft, classical music, was indeed dying in the United States. The reasons are perhaps too numerous to mention here, but the solution was simple: instill a passion for great music back into the average member of society. Simple, yes, but very difficult to accomplish...   I loved this conversation with Nic because he's so real about the difficulties and rewards of LEADERSHIP.  You have to have a vision, you have to be pragmatic about your actual resources. You have to know what you want, and you have to lean on the people who are more expert than you at getting it. You have to be Honest, Open-minded, and Willing, to use Nic's framework.  And I really enjoy talking to the creators of organizations that LAST. After the excitement of the start-up phase, how do you keep going?  The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival has a website, a Facebook page, and a Youtube channel!    Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! Or you could hop on a short call with me to brainstorm your next plan.  I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  

Check out the other podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links. PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too!IN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk “The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) and is used with permission of the artist.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SOON!) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16259This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

Massie votes along side of 19 other republicans in opposition to Representative Anna Paulina's bill targeting Schiff. John and Josh delve into the MAGA influencer network labeling anyone that doesn't agree with this move as being an establishment RINO.    Follow my socials at: Kick app: https://kick.com/johnburk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnburkofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/aasavageshow Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@JohnBurk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnburk1776 Telegram room: https://t.me/+C_wlq42MaWVhYTYx LIVE ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/JohnBurk MON-FRI 12PM CST: SHOW SPONSOR: jblikesgold.com #ad #partner INVEST IN YOUR RETIREMENT TODAY! (The show is NOT a finacial advisory firm) SIGN UP ON ALLAMERICANSAVAGESHOW.COM RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/JohnBurk Support our show sponsor at: www.shellshockcbd.com

Today we'll be talking about the murder of Damarius Kelly, a 20-year-old man who went missing in Michigan City, Indiana, in 2014 and was found dead in a vacant house two months later. His case remains unsolved to this day, and we'll try to shed some light on what happened to him and who was behind his death. Send feedback, questions, or case suggestions to sinistersilhouettespodcast@gmail.com or leave a message at the Chills & Thrills Call Center (832)592-7820.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-crime-by-the-book/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the booming short-term rental market? Look no further than this captivating podcast with, Kirby Atwell. Join Kirby as he takes you on a journey into the world of investing and running short-term rental units, providing you with invaluable insights, tips, and strategies to maximize your profits and achieve financial freedom. We cover both novice and experienced investors' questions with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in the short-term rental business. Kirby's expertise shines through as he shares his proven methods for selecting the right properties, optimizing listings, attracting guests, managing operations, and ultimately maximizing returns. Whether you're looking to start your short-term rental empire or seeking to enhance your existing portfolio, this episode is your go-to resource for valuable advice and practical strategies that deliver results. Awareness Plug / Ad Start for a masterclass on the short-term rental market with Kirby Atwell Livingoffrentals.com Today, I'm afraid I don't have very much insightful wisdom for you. I've been covering a property management position at a large property, 275 units here in Shaker Heights during a transition period between our property managers. So essentially we have our own property management company, but the. Person, the individual who is managing this particular property decided to move on. A few weeks ago we found a replacement and he's gonna be starting in about a week and a half, and I'm covering during that period. So it's been a little bit busy and haven't had too much time to learn that much, but I hope you enjoy today's episode nonetheless.  Invest in square feet, we unlock the secrets of wealthy entrepreneurship. I'm Matt Shields and my mission is to help business owners just like you, protect your wealth so that you can invest passively in multi-family real estate. Today we're gonna learn all about short-term rental units. And why? One of the biggest misconceptions about short-term rental units is that you have to be in a vacation area in order to make it work. The fact of the matter is, is that short-term rentals can be done in every city and everywhere in the country, and we get into some of that reasoning on today's episode.  Yeah. Uh, so I think there's probably two main things that I can point to back then. Number one was I was not clear on the outcome that I was after. So I, I got out of the military and I sort of, Envision just business success is making a bunch of money. And I started self-educating, going to a lot of different conferences and stuff, and you'd see the, the gurus on stage and they'd have, you know, uh, all the flashy things that they'd, they'd point to as success. And that was kind of like, I guess my, my. Version of success at that time. And I, I was sort of chasing this, this idealistic version of success. And then it wasn't until till years later that I got really specific on what's my version of success. And I realized none of that material stuff even matters to me. Um, and it was really, freedom is what I was after and cre and to get there, I needed to create cash flow. And so, So what I was doing in the beginning wasn't matching with the outcome that I really wanted, and so I, I could never get there because I wasn't very specific on, on what that outcome looked like for me. Once I got real specific, then I could backwards plan and create the steps and then just follow the steps. Mm-hmm. Um, and then the other thing was I wasn't, um, I, I don't know if it's realistic or just I, I wasn't educated enough to understand the numbers and what it would take. To create a business and where to spend the money in the right place, that's actually gonna matter in the beginning, you know, and everyone telling you you need to do all these different things. There's a million things you can spend your money on, and 90% of it is just bs. It, it doesn't, it doesn't matter. It's you. If you didn't do any of it, you didn't set up your website if you didn't go out and get business cards and didn't do any of that stuff in the beginning, that people tell you you need to do. I mean, that's just a few examples of a laundry list. Um, it, it doesn't, and you just focused on creating a product that people. Want and, and need, um, and then figured out how to sell that, uh, you'd be so much better off. But in the beginning it feels better to, to market yourself and spend money on all this stuff. That's just nonsense.   So if you, if you had to look back and do things over again and, you know, not invest in the website, not do the business cards, not do you know what, whatever, like the trade shows, the, you know, the, the various different marketing, um, How would you approach, how would you approach starting the business or, or, you know, getting in and figuring that out? What would be your approach there?  Yeah, uh, great question. I, so I, what I did in the beginning, I, I, I got out of the military and I started flipping houses. Cause I thought well make these big chunks of money. And it seemed like that's a way to start building wealth. Um, instead, what would've been much smarter is to figure out. How can I create streams of income as quickly as possible and create the largest streams of income, the most cash flow possible. And by doing that, it, it allows you, it starts to free up capacity. You know, because I was in this constant. Um, this constant like treadmill that I was never gonna get off of with flipping where it's like you're constantly looking for that next deal. You have no capacity in your life. You just add more and more deals, which take up more and more of your time. But by adding cash flow, That's totally different. The more cash flow you add, the more capacity it frees up, and the more ability you have to go out and add more cash flow then, um, so it's like this perpetual cycle. And I didn't, I didn't get that in the beginning, so I would've focused purely on. What I'm doing now, if I, if I had the knowledge that I have now, um, which is high cash flowing, short-term rentals, um, and things were different back then. I mean, this was 2011 when I first started. So, uh, you know, Airbnb was different. The, the market was different, but, um, the, the potential was still there. Maybe I would've done it slightly differently, but, um, to create these, these. Streams of income using these sort of non-traditional short-term rentals that really just cash flow phenomenally well. And it's, and that's what's gotten us to a point of financial freedom and, and not having to, um, to rely on a nine to five job. Yeah.   So obviously focusing in on the cash flow and, and your. Your method of creating that cash flow is through short-term rentals. So I, I'm, I'm assuming you're taking the assets that you, maybe you already had. Um, and rather than renting them out on a monthly basis, you, you're doing short-term rentals instead. Is that, is that the approach?  Um, somewhat so. So we had. Initially I flipped for five years and then realized that that was getting me nowhere. Uh, and so then I transitioned into long-term rentals and we built up a portfolio of 24 of those, which, which were good, but, um, very unreliable. You know, you'd have a tenant move out and you'd have to rere rehab the whole place and it would eat up all your cash flow. Um, and then we transitioned into, we tested out on our basement actually. We were moving and we tried. We, we created our basement. Uh, In, in our unfinished basement, we created a one bedroom walkout apartment, you know, um, that we rented on Airbnb and it worked phenomenally well. And so we kind of took the thesis behind that and started buying in this affordable town right next door where, you know, the properties would work really well as long-term rentals, but we could convert 'em into short-term rentals. And by these small multi-family properties and the cash flow is just off the charts compared to long-term rentals and the properties stay in tiptop shape because you're cleaning 'em constantly and repairing any little things that come up. Um, so, so we sold off all the long-term rentals cuz they were in areas that we really didn't want to be in. I didn't, we, we had been in Illinois where, You know, I, I'm not super bullish on the future of, uh, of that state. We moved over to Indiana where the taxes are much lower. The, uh, bureaucracy is lower, the crime's lower, um, and things are heading in a positive direction, in my opinion. So, um, so now all of our properties all around northwest Indiana in these, in these utilitarian markets that are, most people would say, Nobody goes on vacation there. How can you buy a short term rental there? But that's the perfect place to buy. There's still local draws. It's affordable enough for people to rent for all kinds of purposes, not just vacation. And people come to vacation cuz we're right near Lake Michigan as well.   So that's something that I've always wondered, you know, with short term rentals, do you need, obviously vacation? That makes perfect sense. Um, If you, if you, uh, I feel like this goes back to location, location, location, but is location as important with the short term rental is what it is? You know, with, with other things, like if you, I don't wanna say if you, if you have a, an undesirable location, um, but. Do you find like these homes can still be leased out on a short term basis, even if there isn't like this, you know, major attraction, major draw, major reason for people to come to the area? Is it, is it still, um, You know, feasible to be able to rent that out.  Yeah. Have you, have you ever read the book, um, thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman? I feel like  I have, and I don't, I, it's been a long time since I have, but I, I, yeah, that sounds very familiar.  Yeah, it's a great book. Um, and it's, it's super insightful. He basically, he's a psychologist that basically goes through all the biases that we have and how yeah. Illogical we are as human beings, uh, to assess different situations. Um, and I feel like it applies so much to short-term rentals. Some of the biases that he outlines in the book apply to short-term rentals because, uh, I think with most people that I talk to when it comes to short-term rentals, They think about the vacation, they think in terms of vacation, and they think about the main vacation rental areas, and they're like, well, that's where everyone wants to go. And they categorize everyone into that when in reality, Airbnb has blown up. The whole short term rental space. It used to be that it was just mom and pop little, uh, rental companies that would rent out in these vacation rental areas. Now with Airbnb, that's just the way that people travel in general now. So there's millions upon millions of people that use Airbnb, whether they're going to. These main vacation rental places or just anywhere, going to a wedding, going to a funeral, traveling for work, all the reasons. And it, they can get a house in a lot of cases just as cheap as a hotel room. So, so because of that, I think people default to these vacation rental areas thinking that's where everyone goes. But then they, they discount the fact that there's millions upon millions of people traveling to non vacation, more people traveling to non vacation rental areas than these. Few top vacation rental areas. So what you get is you get all the competition, especially with new people coming into this market, all going to the Gatlinburg and the, you know, uh, Florida Panhandle and Phoenix and, you know, the, the markets where you think people are gonna vacation to those markets, um, particularly warm weather markets. Um, and they leave. All the low hanging fruit on the table and, and you have tons of people who will book in these, in, in, in, and I don't wanna say it works everywhere, but my strategy is focusing on just outside of the biggest, the bigger cities. So there's still. Population concentration and lots of reasons people are traveling. There's still local draws there, whether it's a museum or a, a beach or a casino or whatever, you know. And, um, there's draws there. Uh, but then the cost perspective is substantially lower than traditional vacation rental markets or buying in that city. So you're just outside of the city. Maybe you can get it for a fourth, but the nightly rate, Is almost just as high as being in the city. So it's almost like you get the best of every world. You get less picky guests as well. Um, and uh, and yeah, it can so it, it absolutely works in, in areas outside of the. The traditional markets. Yeah,  yeah. Interesting. Now, does this work with, um, I'll say any type of asset as well? So, uh, you know, thinking about like typical multi-family apartments, you know, maybe there's 50 other apartments in the building. Have you tried that on those types of, those types of structures, those types of buildings? Or does this work primarily with. Um, you know, single family, maybe duplexes where, you know, people are just in and out, you know, right next door. Right. Does that, does that make sense?  Oh, absolutely. Yeah. And it's really interesting to kind of think about scale, because if you can take a. A single family home that as a long-term rental, makes a fourth of what it makes as a short-term rental in terms of cash flow. So you're making four times as much, and then you think about scaling that across 50 units. If that's possible, the numbers and the value of that asset, then if you could actually bring in that much more cash flow would be phenomenal. So, I think it does, it, it does scale. We, so we buy, um, we primarily focus now on two to four unit properties, um, because there's a lot of 'em in our market. And, and, uh, it just, The cash flow is just so much better, uh mm-hmm. Several times better than it, that same property as a single family home. So, um, so it does scale to that level. And I, I have a few friends who are buying, uh, sort of like defunct, um, Motels that they're turning into more like boutique Airbnb experiences and making 'em really nice. And those have worked really well. Also, I don't know, the scaling potential on like a, a typical apartment building. Um, you know, there's different things to think about when it comes to that. I, I think. Potentially a hybrid mix might be the best of having some long-term, some short-term in there so that every property isn't a, isn't a short-term rental, or every unit isn't a short-term rental. But, um, I think a lot of it, it's gonna depend on the market, the demand. Um, and there, there absolutely is some scaling capability. I just don't know when you hit that inflection point where all of a sudden, um, it drops off and you start losing the, um, The benefits, I guess. Yeah. Of, uh, with, with too much scale. Yep. No, that  makes, that makes sense. Uh, I, I'm curious, this is something that I've always, I've always wondered, and I don't know, How it, it's been a long time since I've had any property, um, you know, like single families and, and you know, duplexes, quads. Um, I'm curious on the larger properties the bank will be involved with, essentially the, the occupancy, right? Monthly, bimonthly. They're always asking for, uh, occupancy reports. What's your occupancy? All of this, right? So I'm just curious from your. From your experience, has the bank ever looked at these, uh, these assets, these, these spaces as being, you know, unoccupied? Or is that not something that you've had, um, you know, any, any exposure, you know, to that with, with the types of lenders that you're using? I'm just curious because Yeah. Um, you know, from, from, from a, a multi-family perspective. Um, I feel like the, even if it was bringing in cash flow, it's only, you know, occupied. Which actually that's another question. I'm curious what the, what the average occupancy actually is. Is it 50%? Is it like, you know, occupied 15 days outta the month? Um, so from a bank's perspective, they would see that as a vacant unit, but it's producing more cash flow that than as if it was when it was, when it was occupied. So it makes sense. But I'm just curious, you know, kind of an old school way of looking at things. How, how have you seen the banks. Um, you know, looking at that, that particular situation.  Yeah, I think you're absolutely right. Like the, the. The older school banks, especially in the commercial space, you know, they wanna monitor that really closely. They ask for at least annual reports on operations and all of that. Um, the lenders that I work with, uh, are. Typically not as involved. You know, they're, they're doing a 30 year D S C R fixed rate loan. It's, there's no balloon payment or anything like that. Um, and it's, um, they're underwriting it up front and then it's like Gods speed, basically. They write the loan and that's it. Um, and I think it's just cuz it's smaller loan amounts and, um, They just, a lot of 'em probably don't have the capacity to, to stay as involved and collect reports and, and monitor it that closely. But, um, but I think also a lot of lenders are coming around to the idea of short-term rentals. I mean, it's, it's really a tough thing to ignore in today's market with how many users there are, how many operators there are, and just the numbers. I mean, it just makes sense. People who were dead set that they'd never. Dip their toe into this, or like, I just can't ignore it anymore based on the return. So, um, so what the most of the lenders I work with, they're DS c r lenders. They're, they're, um, They're open to the fact that it's being used as a short-term rental. Now, some of 'em will underwrite it as a long-term rental, so it has to, they, they'll pull the, the rent rates, even if it's not rented out. When they do their appraisal, they pull what the market rent is, and then it still has to meet the D S C R criteria. Basically, the income has to cover. Your, um, p i t at your principal, interest, taxes, and insurance payment. Um, and so as long as it does that, then they're comfortable with it, even though you're gonna use it as a, as a short-term rental and probably make a lot more than the long-term rental income. Others are actually underwriting it purely as a short-term rental. Now, um, there's, there's a handful of 'em that I, I work with now that, um, They've gotten beyond the fact that it has to work as a sh as a long-term rental. Um, they have different rules sometimes. Sometimes it needs to be in a more traditional vacation rental area or be an established vacation rental for a year or two before they'll underwrite it using those numbers. But some will just. Pull the air d n a data, which is the, you know, um, the, the big data site that, that tells you what they, you should anticipate making on properties, uh, on short-term rental properties. And they just underwrite it based on that income. And as long as the D S C R checks the box using that income, They'll do the, yeah. Interesting. Wh what types of things do you need to have in place for, uh, you know, being able to convert a, a, a space into a short term rental? Obviously it needs to be furnished. Um, you know, and I, I don't think you need to go all out on the furnishings, but I'm, I'm curious from your perspective, does it help, uh, yield more revenue if you do invest in higher quality? Things to fill the space with more decoration or is it, you know, best if it's more minimalistic, uh, less expensive things, uh, you know, so you don't have that initial capital outlay. I'm just, just curious on your perspective from, you know, uh, uh, you know, a, a tangible filling this space perspective. Like how, what have you found to be the best recipe there? Yeah, I think, uh, that. Real estate investors are a little bit handicapped when it comes to this. Uh, I certainly was when I was first getting started with short-term rentals because I was so used to the fact that a two bedroom house makes what a two bedroom house makes like it, it doesn't matter if it's in the same market, you can put in the fanciest amenities and, and it's gonna rent for essentially the same. Um, and so my wife. Who is not a real estate investor, doesn't have a real estate investor background. She hasn't really ever been really interested in real estate investing. Is now very interested in in working side by side with me in the short term rental space, which I've seen a lot with other people I've worked with. Um, Because of the whole design aspect. Um, the, the, the, the customer facing aspect, you know, the guest, um, components, like she enjoys that stuff. I enjoy the spreadsheets and the investment and finding deals and, and that sort of thing. So we kind of compliment each other. But she had to really work over the first couple of years to get me to come around to the f you know, the fact that I need to. Spring a little bit more for, um, the furnishings and creating the experience. So she's really good at thinking through. Who the ideal guest is going to be and what is the feeling that we want to create. And you are absolutely outsized, rewarded for doing that, as opposed to just, I'm going to put a couch, a bed, a tv, um, some pots and pans and it's a furnished space, you know, that's, um, the exact same space. Can rent for totally different amounts there. A good example is we went to a place called the Fields of Michigan, which is in South Haven, Michigan. It's a, a blueberry field on 10 acres, and they initially built nine sites for these canvas tents. It's just a big canvas tent with a bathroom on the back, but it's like a pretty rustic bathroom. Uh, they've expanded to 19 now, which is their capacity, uh, because they were doing so well. And they rent for three 50 a night to sleep in a tent. Um, and. I initially was like, this is insane. How is this possible? And that's why we went and stayed there because we just wanted to see how they were charging this and we would actually go back because it was just an amazing experience. They think through every detail. It's like you're in nature, but you don't have to think about anything. Um, and then right down the street somebody tried sort of like a copycat model, but it's not marketed nearly as well. It's, it's just like a campsite basically. Exact same tents, and they, they struggle to get a hundred bucks a night. Mm-hmm. So three 50 to a hundred, like, that's a massive, massive difference, um, in terms of, of the performance, but the exact same asset. It's just all in the marketing and the experience you create.  Yeah. Interesting. I, I remember I read a story about, uh, uh, a, a short-term rental, uh, company who would decorate their spaces. Uh, in various different themes, and I can't remember what they all were, but I remember the one was Harry Potter and, and they might have had multiple Harry Potter themes. Have you done any like themes, you know, ho homes like that or, or situations like that? I'm curious what type of premium, uh, if you have any experience with this, what type of premium you might be able to expect, um, you know, going that route versus another route. Yeah. Yeah. So we, we actually, interestingly, we, we just finished a triplex, um, which is right downtown Michigan City. It's a few blocks, walk to the beach, right next to outlet mall, right next to all the bars and restaurants. It's just a great, uh, perfect location. Um, and. We gutted the whole building. It was, it was nasty when we bought it, so we gutted the whole thing, painted it yellow, and my wife again stepped in and she, she was the impetus. I, I wouldn't have painted it yellow. I would've been much more, um, neutral in terms of colors. Um, but we have it, we call it the Sunshine House, and then one of the units is a Breezy Beach unit. One is the wild woodlands and one is scenic skies. So cool. Scenic skies is like yellow. Everything's like sunshine and uh, real light, uh, wild woodlands is green and like forest theme. Um, and then Breezy beach is blue and, and all the beach type theme. Um, so it's a way to differentiate, you know, if you have an apartment building, Everything's neutral because it's easy to maintain that way. Um, and if we did that, we'd have three of the same listings on Airbnb and it wouldn't stand out. Um, but because they're unique and they each have sort of a different theme, it's not as extreme as Harry Potter, but, um, but they stand out and, and the bookings have been great. And so, so it's, it's tough to. Um, identify the exact premium that you get as a result of that. But I think the occupancy is the main thing that you, you really get, you know, people are drawn to it, the reviews are great. Um, people like the experience, um, of, of having something a bit different outside the box. That's why people use Airbnb. So, um, so I think we can charge a little bit more, but then we stay pretty solidly booked up. So I think you, you asked about occupancy earlier. Um, We are at, you know, we're in northwest Indiana, so obviously in the winter it's, it's hell on earth here, um, right by the, the Great Lakes, uh, but. It still stays at 50% occupancy because of these utilitarian purposes. So, um, we have nurses, we have workers come in, stay there for several weeks at a time. Um, and then we have people coming for the casino and coming to go shopping at the outlet mall and going to the wineries and all those things. But it's primarily weekends or long weekend bookings, and it's smaller groups. Um, and then in the summertime we're at. Pretty much a hundred percent occupancy. We'll have a few day gap here and there, but, um, but it's almost booked up completely across all 21 listings. So it, it's just, there's nowhere near enough properties in the summertime for the amount of people that want to visit this area. Um, and so, so we stay booked up. So, so it averages to about 70%, which works out really well in terms of, of our numbers. I initially went into it thinking if we stay vacant all winter, The numbers still work better than using the properties as long-term rentals. Um, but I was pleasantly surprised with the winter. Yeah, that's, that's really, really interesting. Um, how do you go about identifying the, the opportunities, right? I mean, is there, is there. A certain focus on, you know, this is the number of, call it transient people or, or you know, these are the numbers of people that are coming into town for various events. Do you look at all that, like that type of data to make sure that you've qualified, that there's going to be enough people coming in, um, prior to making any type of investment, um, decisions or, again, just curious how you go through and, and qualify. That as being a legitimate, viable option for a particular Yeah. Opportunity.  Yeah. It's, it's a, a bit of a process and it's evolved over time. Um, but the, the. I don't like to reinvent the wheel, you know? Um, so as I'm looking at, at markets to invest in, I'm doing research. I narrow it down. First, I look at big data to see where is the potential, because you can go on air DNA and see any city what the averages are. So if you're starting with an average occupancy of 30% and a nightly rate of $90, probably not. You know, an area you wanna explore deeper. Um, so you can just pass on that. But I start with areas in the Midwest or southeast typically, because those are areas where it's extremely affordable. And I go just outside of the larger cities in those areas. Um, and then I look for local draws. And so, so you can really narrow down to a short list. And then you dive into the metrics and see, okay, how are properties doing? And I'll, I'll go to neighborhoods and, and look at if I'm interested in buying in a certain area. I'll look at where the properties are performing the best. I read through every review on Airbnb, see when they were left to see are there gaps. And when people are staying, see what their calendars look like. Are they booked up? Um, what their price points are. So you can do a ton of market data to see this is working. In this area. And then on top of that, a huge thing that we've done over the years that, or that we've realized over the years and where we concentrate now, that's really helped optimize our, our properties because of what I just shared previously about, um, the differences in travel in the slow season and high season. So, so we buy primarily two to four unit properties because of this, this. Amazing versatility that it gives us. So in the high season, typically what you find is there's nowhere near enough, uh, lodging and you have grandparents, their adult kids and their grandkids that all want to travel together for a summer trip. And, uh, and so you see a lot of that. And so if you look at on air dna, it'll show you in a market how many. Two bedroom, three bedroom, four bedrooms. There are, you'll see, and typically there's a huge drop off after three bedroom. Um, there's just not that many of 'em. So if you buy a three unit like we just bought and we have it listed as 16, it 16 people can sleep there. There's nowhere near enough 16 P people. 16 occupant houses in that market for the amount of large groups that want to travel. And if there are, usually it's a big mansion that you're paying a massive premium for, but we can charge a premium above all the, the price point that we charge for the three individual units, for people who wanna stay there. Because if 16 people are traveling together, typically they're dividing it up. And a thousand dollars a night isn't insane. You know, in terms of cost, when you divide it up between that many people, but a thousand dollars a night for a. Relatively affordable three unit, um, adds up pretty quickly. Yeah. In terms of income. Um, so that's what we get booked out most of the summer is the, the super listing we call it, which is the whole building. And then in the winter, if you had a 16 unit house, or I'm sorry, a house that slept 16 people, you would really have to drop the price way down because you just don't have large groups traveling in the, in the wintertime or in the off season. And so you have to price it in line with smaller properties. Well, We can drop our pricing, but we have three different streams of income for these smaller units and, and they each get booked up individually. So, so you've got the best of both worlds with multiple streams of income coming in and then the premium on the large property in these relatively affordable areas. Yeah, that's really, that's really, really interesting. I never, never thought of combining them together like that. Um, What are some of the, what are some of the drawbacks or some of the things that you have realized after being in this business? Like the learning things like, well, I didn't realize that was going to happen. Um, you know, from, from a negative standpoint. Like, you know, you thought this was gonna be the way, but it ended up being this way, um, for a, for a negative result.  Yeah. Um, I mean, I think we have small challenges that come up all the time. I mean, you're always learning, like the, the way we do things now is so different than the way we did in the beginning in terms of just, um, uh, the, the way like we thought we'd just set up a nice property and we'll get five star reviews, and we realized, All of a sudden we're getting four star reviews from people who are raving about the property. And we're like, what? What's going on? If you're raving about the property, why are you not giving us five stars? And we realize there's this disconnect that people are like, well, they, they think in terms of hotel ratings. And they're like, well, this isn't the Waldorf Astoria. It's just a unbelievably nice house. So it's four stars not understanding that that's actually killing us in, in. Uh, in the search algorithms on Airbnb and V R B O. Um, so now we have this whole process of like touchpoints with the guest from the time they request a book all the way to checkout day, where we're setting the expectation that we pride ourselves on five stars, where're going above and beyond to deliver that. We personalize the experience as much as possible and, and do all these extra things. Um, And as a result, we get almost all five star reviews on all our properties now. Um, but those are things that we just didn't know in the beginning, you know? And so it's, they're kind of painful to learn. Um, and, and that's just one example. Pricing is another one. It's a total art and science together every single day. It changes based on the inventory levels and the distance from your high season to low season. Um, and so there's a lot to understand with pricing. So I think. I mean, overall this, this type of investing where you can make, I mean, on some of our properties we have over a hundred percent cash and cash return. Wow. Which is pretty unheard of, you know, on relatively turnkey properties. Um, but I. The so, so overall it, it works. It's worked really well. It's worked better than we expected, but there's a lot of little things that you need to learn along the way and optimize because all of the, you can buy the best property in the world and make no money. It's all in the operations of how, how you, you operate it going forward. Um, and now we have a great team too that helps us. Um, so it's. It's scaled with time. Um, and we, as we've learned things, we've implemented things and it's sort of organically grown, um, as we've. Figured it out. Mm-hmm.  Uh, and are you able to do this remotely as well? Or is this something that you would say you want to be located in the same city? Obviously, you know, you're gonna need a team, you're gonna need cleaners, you're gonna need, you know, handymen fix-it, people, um, that will all need to be on site. But do you feel like this is something that you would be able to set up and manage remotely as  well? It's actually, so it's really ironic, um, cuz uh, my wife and I run this program called the First Vacation Rental Investment Blueprint. And uh, it's where we teach people how to buy their first high cash flowing. Short-term rental using this model. And we, we specifically set it up based so that it would, the step-by-step process works whether you're down the street or across the country. Because the whole first year that we operated, I was my own worst enemy. I mean, I would drive over there when guests couldn't figure out wifi or get into the property or, you know, issues would come up. Uh, and I realized I was just wasting so much time and opportunity. Um, so. Then we really focused on setting up systems that would work, whether we're right next door or across the country. And, and so now there's properties I haven't visited in over a year, um, even though they're 20 minutes away because we have a really good team in place. And so of the people that we've, we've worked with 144 people now in this vacation rental investment blueprint program. And the top most successful people are the ones that are remote. Um, and. And you, the intuitive thing is to think, well, they did it despite being remote, but it's actually, I think after thinking through this a lot, it's because they're remote, because of the compound effect of not being able to do all these little things that waste so much time. You're, you're forced to find good people to do the steps and you just don't realize. If you're local and you insert yourself into these systems, how much time that that wastes. Mm-hmm. Um, and so, so being forced to do it remote, There's people in the program who, who went from zero to 10 in one year, um, where others right down the street, you'd think they'd have an advantage and they're, you know, they were just getting their first one after six months because they were driving out to every property and do there for every inspection. And, you know, they're like manually hiring cleaners and all these different things that you can automate so much easier. Yeah. Yeah,  that's, that's interesting. And I, I feel like that is one of those things that you need to go through as an entrepreneur to be able to learn that. Right. And, and I remember, so I used to have an electoral contracting company, and I remember when I was making a shift into the technology side of things, being conscious. Making a conscious decision of not wanting to learn how to code, because if I was the one who learning how to code, then I'm going to be in there figuring things out, you know, like nobody else could do it, right? So, mm-hmm. It's kind of it. It's one of those things that you almost don't want to. B, knowing every little step of the way, every little step of everything that's going on, you need, like you said, to find that team, have the right systems in place, uh, and be able to hand that off and let you know, know that somebody else is going to be able to take care of that. Particular situation for you, you know? Absolutely. If, if someone wanted to get involved in this, you, you mentioned your, your, uh, your program, um, what type of capital do they need to start in this? What are some of the things that they should, um, you know, think about in order to be able to start doing something like this? Yeah. Um, so the, the great thing about it is that you can al in almost any financial situation, you could make it work. You could, you could go out and buy one of these. Um, the way that we buy most of ours now is we get the D S C R loan, which covers 75% of the purchase price. And so then everyone says, well, then you gotta raise the other 25%. Well, We're buying in relatively affordable markets, like I talked about. So the other 25% isn't a massive amount, not like we're buying a million dollar property. You have to raise 250,000. It's a couple hundred thousand dollars property. So it's a much smaller amount. And then we'll go out to private investors, you know, friends, family, anyone you know that might have a a retirement account and say, Hey, you know, we'll give you a fixed double digit return. If you'll make up the second loan on this property and make up the equity. And so in a lot of cases, they're extremely happy with the, the income on that loan. It's still secured by. By a second, um, mortgage on the property. Um, and we don't have any money out of pocket in these deals. So, so you could replicate this over and over. D S C R lenders will give you as many D S C R loans as you want, as long as they, they check the box of the income covering the, the monthly expenses. Um, and then, you know, I think everyone would be really surprised at how many people they know that would be willing to do a, a, uh, double digit fixed interest rate return, um, on, on a, a loan that's backed by a property that's bought really well and cash flows phenomenally well. Mm-hmm. Um, so even with those two loans in place, we still cash flow really, really well. Yeah.  Interesting. Is there anything that I haven't asked that you feel that people should know about this industry?  Um, I think you've covered a lot. The, the, the main, just the main thing is, is trying to wrap your head around the fact that, uh, where you think about where you want to travel personally is maybe not the best, uh, investment. From, from a, from a financial standpoint, um, you know, it, it's, it's so counterintuitive and it, it happens over and over with people I work with where they come into the, the, the, um, program and they think, well, I need to buy in the Blue Ridge Mountains because that's where I want to. Wanna visit. And so I'm looking at $700,000 cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the numbers don't make sense. And they're like, well, this doesn't work. And I'm like, well, why don't you look in, um, You know, Ohio, uh, on Lake Erie where you can buy a a $200,000 two unit, the cash flow is several thousand dollars per month. Um, and they're like, well, nobody's gonna travel there. And I show 'em examples and it's just like this, this mindset shift that has to take place of getting beyond your preconceived notions around what you personally, um, think of as a short-term rental. So I think that's the. It's the hardest thing for people. Um, once you get past that, the rest of the steps kind of can fall into place, but, uh, a lot of people kind of stand in their own way, I think.  Yeah, that's interesting. And I don't know if you knew this or not, but I I live in Cleveland, Ohio too, so, uh Oh yeah, that's right. Yeah. So I'm, I'm trying to, I'm trying to think of different areas, like where, where could we maybe try this at? So  I bet if you looked around you, I know there's several markets that, uh, I've got somebody who, uh, has a. A property in, in Akron that's doing really well and a couple other people, uh, in, in Ohio,  All right, so we learned a lot in this episode today. We learned how important it is to be clear about the outcome that you're specifically looking for, and what happened when Kirby was not. That clear on that outcome, we learned that we need to focus on cash flow as the priority rather than the thousand of other things that people will typically focus in on. We learned how Kirby actually tested the short-term market simply by renting out his basement. So he went small first and tested out this idea before he committed to launching short-term rentals in some of his other assets that he owned. So that's a tip. You can start small. Use a small space, whether this be in your own home or maybe this is another property that you may be renting out. Start small first and then see how it grows from there. We learned that with short-term, with the short-term rental market, you don't need to be located in some type of vacation area or very, very desirable area because there's always people traveling. There's always business people and people traveling to every city, every day, and those people. Typically we'll be looking for better accommodations rather than just settling in a hotel. So this is a great opportunity to be able to serve some of those people with your spaces. So don't think that you are not in a desirable location because again, people are traveling everywhere throughout the country every single day. One of the hacks that Kirby has mastered is applying this short-term rental opportunity to a a, a triplex unit, because what he has found is that if you have a triplex, you're able to rent that to three different parties or. There is a lot of competition or a lot less competition, I should say, for the larger accommodations, right? So if you're a group of 16 people and you are all splitting this cost to be able to, to lodge in a a place, Typically the places, the locations that can accommodate that many people are incredibly expensive. So if you have a facility, again, say a triplex, where 16 people can fit inside of each one of those units, you are able to offer your space to that larger group of people for a better price. Or you can also, obviously, again, rent them out for the individual. Members as well, the in individual guests as well. We also talked about how if you create special themes, it can be a way to stand out in the competition, right? So this is a way to be able to maybe offer a, a different experience or a themed experience to your homes, making them a little bit more desirable than having just the, the normal everyday experience when someone. Stays in a short term rental, and this also can create a premium factor as well where you're able to charge a little bit more for that space as well. And one of the last surprising things that we talked about was how Kirby realized when he is an owner operator, he actually found that it, it is better to not be the person who's always there fixing things. And the way that he found this was he, he had homes that were available. Or that it was close to his home, so he would always feel the need to be the one to go out and fix things or try to, uh, try to repair whatever the item might be. And the problem was, is that that was taking away from a lot of his productivity time on the business. So he actually found that when he. Started purchasing assets that were a little bit further away where he wasn't able to work on them. It actually worked out better for him in the long run. So keep that in mind. Don't be so quick to jump in to fix or repair things, or purposely purchase assets that are a little bit too far away, or maybe even across the country. So that you need to hire a team and you need to go down that path of being able to have other people work on these projects rather than you feeling the need to jump in and solve these specific projects. And if you're looking to learn more from Kirby, head over to living off rentals.com/start and he has a masterclass put together that you can learn some of these techniques and if you wanted to learn more from him, there is a link to his calendar where you can schedule some time to talk directly to Kirby. And as always, if you want to understand what the wealthy do, head over to invest in square feet and sign up for our newsletter. We are going to be releasing special excerpts from each of our guests that you can only get from that newsletter, and that is also where we. Advertise the various different opportunities that we may have to invest in various real estate opportunities. And we also even have some software opportunities that are, are gonna be coming up very, very soon as well. We drop every Wednesday on whatever podcast platform it is that you use.  

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Ep.151 features Layo Bright. Mining personal archives and collective experiences, her sculptural practice interrogates how materials shape perception, culture, and politics. Bright's work explores specific themes of migration, inheritance, legacy and identity through hybrid portraits, textiles, and mixed media that call on natural forms and ancestral memory. Employing a range of materials such as glass, clay, wood and textiles, these forms mirror fragile yet complex relationships with the personal, natural, and built environment. Bright's work with plastic, checkered bags—often linked to migrants around the world—combines the material with crushed glass to critically address the inevitability of migration and loss in our current global climate. In fusing these and other materials, Bright's practice carefully considers the legacy of suppressed histories within inequitable class structures.  Bright (b.1991, Lagos, Nigeria) received her LL. B (Hons.) from Babcock University (2014), was called to the Nigerian Bar Association (2015) and received her MFA in Fine Art (Hons.) from the Parsons School of Design (2018). Bright has exhibited work both internationally and nationally. Solo and group exhibitions include: Rockhaven, moniquemeloche, Chicago, IL (2022); Undercurrents, Sean Kelly Gallery, New York, NY (2022); Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN (2022); Bode Projects, Berlin, Germany (2022); Phillips, New York, NY (2021); Welancora Gallery, New York, NY (2021); Mike Adenuga Centre, Lagos, Nigeria (2021); Anthony Gallery, Chicago, IL (2021); Parts & Labor, New York, NY (2020); Meyerhoff Gallery at MICA, Baltimore, MD (2020); Untitled AWCA, Lagos, Nigeria (2019); Mana Contemporary, Chicago, IL (2019); and Smack Mellon, New York, NY (2019), among others. In fall of 2023 Bright's work will be included in A Two Way Mirror: Double Consciousness in Contemporary Glass by Black Artists, Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA. She is the recipient of honors and awards including the UrbanGlass Winter Scholarship Award (2021/2020), the International Sculpture Center's 2018 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award (2018), and the Beyoncé Formation Finalist Scholarship (2017). Previous residencies include Tyler School of Glass, Philadelphia, PA; Art Cake Residency in Brooklyn, NY; NXTHVN Fellowship in New Haven, CT; Triangle, Brooklyn, NY; Flux Factory, Queens, NY; The Studios at Mass MoCA, North Adams, MA; Tritryagain Studio Residency, Brooklyn, NY; International Studio Center Sculpture Residency at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township, NJ. Bright lives and works in New York, NY. Photo credit: Daniel Greer Artist https://layobright.com/ moniquemeloche https://www.moniquemeloche.com/ Welancora Gallery https://www.welancoragallery.com/artists/38-layo-bright/works/ Superposition Gallery http://superpositiongallery.com/layo-bright Museum of Glass https://www.museumofglass.org/a-two-way-mirror ARTnews https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/market/art-basel-hong-kong-2023-best-booths-1234661821/ ArtReview https://artreview.com/discover-arcuals-pioneering-blockchain-technology/ Artsy https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-10-best-booths-art-basel-miami-beach-2022 okayafrica https://www.okayafrica.com/layo-bright-interview/ Bode Gallery https://bode.gallery/artists/109-layo-bright/overview/