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Keys to the Commonwealth

A podcast dedicated to business owners and property investors. Hear their stories of how they grew their wealth in the great Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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E80 - Jonathan Kellogg, Understanding Bitcoin's Impact and Future

Send us a text Jonathan holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.B.A. from the University of Kentucky. Based in Lexington, KY, he practices engineering while dedicating his personal time to writing about Bitcoin’s philosophy, adoption, and protocol through his series, The Bitcoin Essays . His work reflects a deep commitment to the original Bitcoin protocol as defined by Satoshi Nakamoto. _______________________________ Find Jonathan on: His blog: https://thatbitcoin.blog/about/ _______________...

Aug 04, 20251 hr 3 min

E79 - Jeremy Buchanan, Bourbon as an Anchor in Time & Cultural Connectivity

Send us a text Jeremy Buchanan is the President and Master Distiller of Hartfield & Company, where he has led the distillery’s continued growth and innovation since taking the helm in 2021. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its product line and strengthened its reputation within the industry. Signature expressions like Old Bourbon County and Hartfield Family Reserve have earned widespread acclaim, including a prestigious Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Compe...

Jun 16, 202536 min

E78 - Wes May, The Visionary Land Development of Off Grid Luxury

Send us a text Wes May sold everything to bring his bold vision to life: redefining what it means to escape and connect with nature. Through Off Grid Developments, he's elevating unique vacation destinations into immersive lifestyle experiences. At the heart of his work is Rock House Ridge —a stunning 300+ acre mountaintop property in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Here, luxury meets untamed beauty. Every lot is designed to offer exceptional build sites and breathtaking views, all while preserving ...

Jun 02, 202525 min

E77 - Dylan Ballard, Aligning Goal, Mission and Value

Send us a text Dylan is recognized by many as the CEO of Keller Williams Legacy Group, while others may know him as the UK guy with a passion for Kentucky athletics, sports media, and photography. He also serves as a pastor at Next Steps, further reflecting his commitment to community and personal growth. Across all these roles, one common thread remains—Dylan is deeply passionate about leading, coaching, and empowering others to succeed. Helping people thrive isn’t just what he does—it’s who he...

Apr 21, 202556 min

E76 - Weston Lockhart, Navigating Commercial and Retail Real Estate

Send us a text Weston Lockhart serves as an Advisor with SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate focusing on Retail Real Estate. He is a native of Lexington and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. During his time at SVN, Weston has worked successfully with clients assisting with asset acquisition/disposition, site selection for national and local retailers, and property repositioning through lease-up. Weston serves as the Kentucky / Tennessee Talent Developme...

Apr 07, 202545 min

E75 - Maria Montgomery, The Power of Authenticity and Branding

Send us a text Maria Montgomery is a dynamic model, host, and coach with a career spanning the entertainment industry. From her early days as a high school model to winning titles like Miss Kentucky County Fair and Miss Kentucky Festivals, she quickly became a force in pageantry, which propelled her into the modeling world. After signing with FORD Models, she built a successful career working with top brands like Pantene, Olay, Nike, and Jockey, and has traveled the world for shoots, including i...

Mar 17, 202534 min

E74 - D Hutchins, Growth In All Life Stages, Teacher to Investor

Send us a text D Hutchins, after teaching in the school system for decades had a life transformation in his 40s. After research, some new business risks and self growth he, along with his wife, made a goal to own a set amount of duplexes by 60. This episode is encouraging to anyone regardless of their life stage. Change and growth can happen any time in life if you are open to learning and challenging yourself....

Jan 06, 202539 min

E73 - Shelby Johnson, From Vet to Real Estate Financial Freedom

Send us a text Shelby served in the Army for 6 years and got out as a Captain in the beginning of 2018 to dive into Real Estate full time as both an agent & investor. Out the gate, she was recognized as the Keller Williams Rookie of the Year all of North & South Carolina closing 48 transactions. She moved on to create a traditional team in Fayetteville, NC -- Five Pillars Realty Group -- which closed 500+ transactions in the first 2.5 years. In mid-2021 after hitting ICON 3 years in a ro...

Dec 02, 202443 min

E72 - Tom Burrell, Legacy Building with a McDonald's Franchise Empire

Send us a text Tom Burrell is a McDonald’s owner-operator with restaurants located throughout Central Kentucky including Bardstown, Campbellsville, Cecilia, Elizabethtown, Glasgow, Glendale, Greensburg, Hardinsburg, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Leitchfield, Munfordville, and Springfield, Ky. Overseeing 1,120 employees, the Burrell establishments reflect commitment to community. Tom embodies every aspect of McDonald’s Values, from establishing a Culture of Care in his restaurants to empowering his teams...

Nov 11, 202434 min

E71 - Todd Back, Navigating and Excelling in the Changing Realty Industry

Send us a text Todd Back is the co-founder and operator of The Brokerage, an independent real estate company based in Lexington, KY. Since its inception in 2018, The Brokerage set out to create a unique culture rooted in the core philosophy of collaboration. Under Todd's leadership, The Brokerage has grown from 19 to 65 Real Estate Advisors and has sold the most homes in Lexington, KY since 2020. In 2022, The Brokerage closed over 1000 transaction sides with a sales volume of $375 million. Prior...

Oct 28, 202445 min

E70 - Shannon Denniston, Unlock Your American Dream

Send us a text Denniston has done it all. He's a single family investor based out of Mount Sterling, KY, but also wears the hat of broker, investor, developer, and entrepreneur in many fields! _______________________________ Find Shannon Denniston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denniston/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denniston/ Website: https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/5847a67c9188290001d32d63 _______________________________ ...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 17 min

E69 - Tim Cambron, From Small Signs to Iconic Neon

Send us a text Tim Cambron is president of the family-operated business, Ruggles Sign. From humble beginnings in 1946, Ruggles Sign has positioned itself as one of the nation’s most respected sign companies. With an organically grown client base over the past three decades, they take great pride in developing long-term partnerships/relationships with clients. _______________________________ Find Tim Cambron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rugglessign Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Sep 30, 202430 min

E68 - Jon Weece, Leadership in Business and Life, Achieving Excellence In Both

Send us a text Pastor Jon Weece is the senior pastor and lead follower of Southland Christian Church, a Restoration Movement church in Lexington, Kentucky with an average weekend attendance of over 14,000. In October, Jon’s first book, Jesus Prom , will release through Thomas Nelson. _______________________________ Find Jon Weece on IG: @southlandcc _______________________________ Show hosted by Landry Fields https://www.x.com/landryfieldz ' https://www.linkedin.com/in/landryfields/ https://www....

Sep 16, 202432 min

E67 - Jeremy Delk, Insights from Business to Life from a Serial Entrepreneur

Send us a text Jeremy Delk is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for disrupting industries. Since 2001, his businesses have earned hundreds of millions in revenue, created 100’s of high paying American jobs, as well as many other notable distinctions. He now focuses on investing in and advising entrepreneurs through speaking. His upcoming book shares his reality of the Good, Bad, and UGLY of entrepreneurship. _______________________________ Find Jeremy Delk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...

Sep 03, 202443 min

E66 - Matt Lockaby, Navigating the Legal Complexities of Running a Business

Send us a text For nearly two decades, Matt Lockaby has provided strategic advice and counsel to businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, to resolve the myriad day-to-day HR and personnel issues that arise during the employment lifespan, from recruiting and hiring to termination, layoffs, and reductions in force—and everything in between. Matt has also carved a special niche for non-compete litigation, particularly for startups and their owners, successfully litigating br...

Aug 19, 202446 min

E65 - Joseph Thacker, Exploring How AI and things like ChatGPT are Impacting and Shaping the Future

Send us a text As a security researcher who specializes in application security and AI, Joseph Thacker shares his knowledge on the growing influence of AI in various aspects of our culture. He's the principal AI Engineer at AppOmni and has helped multiple Fortune 500 companies find vulnerablities that could have cost them millions. He is incredibly knowledgable and offers great insight into this growing industry. _______________________________ Find Joseph Thacker on LinkedIn: https://www.linked...

Jul 29, 202434 min

E64 - Jon Hayes, Utilizing Private Money Lending to Achieve Investment Opportunities

Send us a text Jon Hayes has two decades of experience in real estate. As a broker and private money lender all over the state he offers capital to real estate investors with limited access to capital or credit and provides more people the opportunity to prosper from the booming real estate investment market. Listen in for insight on what to do and what not to do through the business Flippin Loan. He helps build real estate portfolios and encourage others in their dreams of investment. _________...

Jul 08, 202421 min

E63 - Brian Luftman, Prospering through Farmland Investments around the Bluegrass

Send us a text In today's episode, I sit down with Brian Luftman, founder and president of American Farm Investors to discuss the investing in farmland for today's economic condition. _____________________________ Check out Brian's company at: https://americanfarminvestors.com/ Find him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-luftman-8939a248 ______________________________ Hosted by Landry Fields https://www.x.com/landryfieldz https://www.linkedin.com/in/landryfields/ https://www.instagra...

Jun 24, 202432 min

E62 - JP Blevins, Scaling Success: How One Executive Took a Bank Public

Send us a text JP Blevins, former UK basketball player turned successful entrepreneur and investor, sits in on today's podcast. Having returned to Kentucky in recent years, making it his home base, he splits his time between trading, managing a private trading fund for friends and family, being active in a broad range of private investment opportunities and focusing on the philanthropic pursuits which stir his heart. _________________________________________ JP Blevins on LinkedIn https://www.li...

Jun 10, 202433 min

E61 - Hank Ballinger, Finding Unique Ways Into Real Estate

Send us a text Hank Ballinger is a self made millionaire and real estate investor in Richmond, KY. Hank comes on to share his experiences and the lessons he's learned. Check out Hank's youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeenrichment Show Hosted by Landry Fields

Nov 28, 202338 min

E60 - Lee Webb, Alton Webb Commercial Real Estate

Send us a text With 25 years of real estate industry experience. Lee comes on to share about his experience as the owner of Alton Webb Commercial Real Estate and the upcoming developments he's seeing in KY. You can get in contact with Lee through his website: https://altonwebb.com/ Show hosted by Landry Fields

Nov 07, 202335 min

E59 - Brad Schooler, Coming Back To Reality When It Comes To Loans

Send us a text Brad is a seasoned mortgage lender currently with Ruoff Mortgage. He comes on to share how rates are currently in the market as well as the impact of covid on the lending side and how the industry is for those working in it. Show hosted by Landry Fields

Oct 17, 202343 min

E57 - Bradley Flowers, The Coming Market of Real Estate Insurance

Send us a text Bradley Flowers is the founder of Portal Insurance in Mobile, Alabama, and co-host of The Insurance Guys Podcast. Bradley and Landry discuss the current insurance market and where it's headed and how it will greatly impact real estate investors. Show hosted by Landry Fields.

Sep 19, 202331 min

E56 - Dillon Leonard, Real Estate to Storage Units

Send us a text Dillon Leonard is a firefighter and owner of Simpli Stored Self-Storage. Starting in residential real estate. Dillon has moved to specializing in storage units across Kentucky. Show Hosted by Landry Fields. Show edited by Dawson Fields.

Sep 05, 202343 min

E55 - Aaron White, Walk Thru Plans

Send us a text Aaron has brought a new method of real estate development planning to the central KY area. Check out his website below: https://walkthruplans.com/ Show hosted by Landry Fields

Aug 16, 202337 min

E54 - Andrew Wilson, National Real Estate

Send us a text Andrew Wilson is the CEO of the newly formed National Real Estate in Lexington, KY. Show hosted by Landry Fields. Show edited by Dawson Fields.

Aug 01, 202337 min

E53 - Daniel Rogers, Real Estate Arbitrage

Send us a text Daniel Rogers is a local CPA and Partner of Furnished by Friends, specializing in Real Estate Arbitrage. Show hosted by Landry Fields

Jul 18, 202336 min

E52 - Shane O'Donley, Short Term Rental Tricks

Send us a text Shane is a seasoned real estate investor starting in long term rentals and now establishing himself as an expert in short term rentals. Show hosted by Landry Fields. Editing done by Dawson Fields.

Jun 27, 202333 min

E51 - Hunter Jablonski, Junk Removal and Demolition

Send us a text Hunter Jablonski is a recent resident of the Lexington, KY area. Moving here from Reno, Nevada to open a second operation for his business Junk Magicians Junk Removal and Demolition. You can get in touch with Hunter and Junk Magicians at 859-533-1420, or at their website: https://junkmagicianslexington.com/ Show Hosted by Landry Fields. Show edited by Dawson Fields....

Jun 20, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 10
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