In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, your hosts, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp, delve into the transformative world of real estate investment, entrepreneurial resilience, and lifestyle design with the dynamic Lee Nugent. From humble beginnings on the rugged paths of rural America to establishing a formidable presence in the real estate market, Lee unfolds the blueprint of leveraging real estate for financial prosperity, personal freedom, and profound societal impact. Show Notes: Welc...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 59
Summary In this episode, Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts share their journey in real estate investing, starting from their corporate jobs to their transition into real estate. They discuss their shift from single-family flipping to multifamily investing and the reasons behind it. They also talk about their recent pivot to mortgage note investing and the benefits of this asset class. The importance of building relationships and leveraging networks is emphasized, as well as the significance of ma...
Apr 12, 2024•56 min•Ep. 64
Summary The conversation covers the guest's journey from financial dependence to independence, including lessons learned from his parents, the importance of being defensive with wealth, and the challenges he faced in his teaching career. The guest also shares his experiences with saving money, buying a house, and investing in real estate. Dane Fitch shares his early real estate ventures, including buying houses on the market and learning lessons from each property. He then meets a mentor who int...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 63
Summary Elaine Stageberg shares her journey from childhood poverty to building a successful real estate investment and property management company. She and her husband, Nick, have overcome their challenging backgrounds and used their experiences to fuel their drive for success. Elaine emphasizes the importance of leveraging pain into behavior change and making intentional choices to create a better life. She also discusses the emotional connection with money and the significance of providing a p...
Mar 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 62
Summary Liz Faircloth shares her journey from growing up in a middle-class family to becoming a successful real estate investor and co-founder of an investor community for women. She discusses the importance of selling and the lessons she learned from the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad." Liz emphasizes the misconception of measuring success by the number of doors owned and highlights the need for focus and specialization in real estate investing. She also talks about the transition to motherhood and th...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 61
Join Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp as they connect with Tyler Young, Founder and CEO of VersiTech ( Tonic POS & BOLD Integrated Payments ). The guys had a ton of fun diving into Tyler's story of how he got into entrepreneurship, the connections that led him into the world of Point of Sale systems, and the lessons he's learned as he's grown from a small business to running a company of over 100 employees serving over 10,000 customers. In this episode, Tyler reflects deeply on the 'Why' unde...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 60
In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, your hosts, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp, dive deep into the world of real estate investment, philanthropy, and life beyond the conventional 9-to-5 with real estate investor and former missionary, Brian Tibbs. From living on less than minimum wage to building a substantial real estate portfolio, Brian shares the secrets and strategies that anyone can use to achieve financial freedom and make a lasting impact on their community and the world. Show...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 58
According to ChatGPT: In this enlightening episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp delve deep into the essence of abundance, challenging the conventional hustle culture and redefining success beyond financial achievements. They introduce the "Five F's" of Abundant Journey—Fitness, Family, Faith, Finance, and Future—highlighting a holistic approach to living a fulfilled life. Through engaging conversations with entrepreneurs who play the game differently, they...
Feb 16, 2024•49 min•Ep. 57
Welcome back to the Abundant Journey Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to welcome back Whitney Elkins-Hutten, one of our top five most downloaded guests, for a wealth of insights you won't want to miss. Join your hosts, Nick Zalk and Nick Aufenkamp, as we laugh, learn, and unlock the secrets to building and protecting generational wealth with Whitney. Hot off the press, Whitney shares details about her much-anticipated book, "Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth," a ...
Feb 08, 2024•57 min•Ep. 56
Toby Lucich is a serial entrepreneur best known for his success as the cofounder of Return Leverage and work as the founder and COO of his newest company, Magic Button Labs . Toby is a change management expert and has consulted for some of the world's largest companies, including Nike and Starbucks. What we love best about Toby is his down-to-earth and approachable nature. Both us Nicks have been privileged to count Toby as a mentor and friend for the better part of the past two decades. He's be...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 55
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to have Jonah Hall, a visionary entrepreneur from Texas, share his remarkable story of creating SmartLock Self Storage. Dive into Jonah's world as he reveals how he transformed a challenging market into a thriving business in 2020, illustrating the power of an abundance and growth mindset. In this episode, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp explore Jonah’s journey through the complexities of real estate, s...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 54
Strap in for a high-energy episode of The Abundant Journey Podcast! Hosts Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp dive deep with Kylan Johnson, a creative soul and, along with his wife, the proprietor of 'Brecky Breck', a highly successful YouTube channel. From his early grind selling Bowflex to pioneering a YouTube channel for kids while touring the nation, Kylan's story is a playbook of determination and grit. In this episode, Kylan unpacks the lessons learned from life on the road as a full-time cont...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 53
Welcome back to the Abundant Journey Podcast, folks! Kicking off 2024 with a bang, we've got a powerhouse guest, Casper Bahlmann. From enduring the rigors of professional athletics to diving headfirst into the self-storage investment realm, Casper's story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we delve into Casper's early hustle - starting work at 13 in a butcher shop, his dreams of joining the Special Forces, and the pivot to triathlon after a setback. His journey is a masterclass in r...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 52
Happy New Year, all! In this episode, Nick & Nick share the most valuable lessons they learned and insights they gained while hosting the podcast in 2023. Tune in and, afterwards, let the guys know what you think by getting in touch at abundantjourney.net
Jan 04, 2024•41 min•Ep. 51
In this very special 50th episode and final interview of the year, we share with you priceless wisdom from Dave Ederer. Dave has far too many accomplishments and successes throughout his career of 40+ years in which he has acquired well over 30 businesses. As you'd hope from an interview like this, Dave shares some of the most practical advice he has for business owners and entrepreneurs. But Dave goes much further and describes the things he has found fill his life with meaning and substance be...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 50
Summary: In this episode, Nick reflects on a previous episode with Mike Welsh, the owner and founder of Sky Candy Studios. He highlights the theme of overcoming anxiety and fear in entrepreneurship and shares Mike's journey of going all-in on his business. Nick emphasizes the importance of courage and betting on oneself, as well as the need to prepare for success. He encourages listeners to believe in their value and pursue their entrepreneurial endeavors, as they have something unique to offer ...
Dec 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 49
Episode Description: In this captivating episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, hosts Nick Zalk and Nick Aufenkamp sit down with the remarkably versatile entrepreneur, Joey Lawrence, hailing from Yakima, Washington. Joey takes us through his extraordinary journey, beginning as a competitive gymnast, transitioning into scuba diving, and finally, brewing his unique vision for a surf park. Key Highlights: Gymnast to Innovator: Discover how Joey's gymnastics career and a series of life-changing ex...
Dec 12, 2023•49 min•Ep. 48
Takeaways from our time with Joette Trinh. If you missed the full interview with Joette, be sure to check out Ep. 45! Also, check out AbundantJourney.net and leave the pod a review!
Dec 08, 2023•12 min•Ep. 47
Join us on the Abundant Journey Podcast as we explore the inspiring entrepreneurial story of Michael Welsh, the founder of Sky Candy Studios. In this engaging episode, our hosts Nick James and Nick Offenkamp delve into Welsh’s remarkable transition from the Army National Guard to becoming a trailblazer in the drone videography industry. Discover how Welsh leveraged his early struggles and a pivotal decision to pursue his passion for drones, leading to the creation of Sky Candy Studios. The studi...
Dec 05, 2023•54 min•Ep. 46
In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, we sit down with Joette Trinh, a real estate attorney whose life story is as inspiring as it is unique. From closing a real estate deal while in labor to navigating the complexities of law school, Joette's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Raised by a single mother, she overcame financial hardships and carved a niche for herself in the real estate world, starting with mobile home investments and scaling up to become a respected attorney and ...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 45
David Decker joined Extra Space Storage in 2004, the year they went public. From there, he spent 13 years helping them grow exponentially as Director of Operations. After 13 years of learning from within one of the largest companies in the self-storage industry, David decided to take the leap and begin his own self-directed investments into the self-storage space. Most recently, he's been leading the self-storage investments for Brandon Turner's Open Door Capital Fund. In this episode, David off...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
Hunter Sprague is a true Renaissance Man. He's a graphic designer, storyteller, and musician. He is also a coach and thought leader in the areas of fitness, masculinity, and leadership. After spending several years serving a local church in full-time ministry, Hunter is going all-in on 'Monolith,' his personalized coaching program aimed at helping Christian men live up to their potential in strength, faith, and leadership within their families. In this conversation, Hunter shares the inspiration...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 43
Galena Berkompas is best known through her Instagram profile, @MicroFlowerFarm , where she documents the transformation of her 1/2 acre residential property into an unbelievably beautiful (and profitable) flower farm! In this episode, Galena shares much of her story: - How a formative trip to England inspired her to start gardening - Where her entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic were first developed - How she's grown her flower business through social media - Balancing ambitions for her busine...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 42
Join us as we sit down with Ryan Layton, a self-storage investor and broker, with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate! Ryan explains the ins-and-outs of self-storage, how to get started, what to watch out for, and why now is a great time to get into the asset. After the show, connect with Ryan and his team at areanw.com ! Also, make sure you've subscribed to the pod and left a review!
Oct 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 41
Having Chef Yia Vang join us for this week's episode was a ton of fun! You may already be familiar with Yia from Netflix's Iron Chef, the cover of Bon Appétit magazine, one of the many 'Best Restaurant' awards he has received, or by dining at one of his Union Hmong Kitchen locations. You may be less familiar with Yia's story and the inspiring journey that's led to his successes as a chef and restaurant owner. In this episode, Yia speaks to how he's performing all of his work in the culinary worl...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 40
This week, we were honored to be joined by the incredible Whitney Elkins-Hutten! Whitney is a prolific real estate investor; the founder of Ash Wealth , where she teaches how to win the multigenerational wealth game through her Investor Accelerator program; and the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com . Despite her remarkable success, Whitney is highly relatable, and her passion for helping beginner investors is palpable. We had a ton of fun in this conversation, and Whitney of...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 39
We had an awesome time talking with Tyson Cross this week. Tyson has a broad range of interests and experience in real estate investing, but he has been particularly focused in mobile home park investing. In this episode, Tyson shares: How he got into real estate investing. Some of the practical lessons he's learned & advice for beginner investors. Thoughts on the state of the mobile home park market. The heart and 'why' that ought to motivate all investors and entrepreneurs. No matter where...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 38
🌟 Episode Highlights: Mastering the Multifamily Real Estate Market Overcoming the Fear of Money The Essence of Generosity & Faith in Business 📝 Description: Tune in for an incredibly insightful episode as we sit down with real estate investor Christian Osgood, the co-founder of multifamilystrategy.com and an inspiring entrepreneur. 🏘 Real Estate as a Board Game: Christian enlightens us on how real estate is like a board game, with each property being a strategic move that opens up new opp...
Oct 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 37
In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Travis Watts, a financial independence advocate and real estate expert. Throughout the conversation, he offers valuable insights on the simple joys that bring true happiness, the changing dynamics of work in today's world, and the four essential steps to achieve financial freedom. Travis also opens up about his investment missteps, the power of diversification, and the mission behind Ashcroft Capital's real estate syndications. Tune in for a blend ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 36
This week's episode features Daren Bucklin, a highly successful business broker in the Pacific Northwest. After working many years in a corporate role, Daren felt the tug to build his own business. He was drawn to the emerging opportunity to help broker the sales of existing companies. He's now helped an incredible number of business owners successfully exit while assisting entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams of business ownership. In this interview, Daren offers practical insights on the pr...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 35
