In this episode, we welcome Joe Gordon from The Flooring Source , a highly trained, IICRC-certified carpet cleaner with over 35 years of experience. Joe has built a trusted reputation across the St. Louis metropolitan area, working with both homeowners and property managers to deliver spotless carpets, clean area rugs, and top-quality flooring solutions. Beyond cleaning, The Flooring Source also specializes in selling and installing all types of flooring and carpet. Tune in as Joe shares his jou...
Aug 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, we’re joined by Sherry Cash and Rob Shepperd from Rate.com, industry experts who bring a wealth of knowledge in home financing, mortgage, and lending solutions. Together, they share insights on navigating today’s mortgage landscape, understanding interest rates, and making informed decisions whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor.
Aug 08, 2025•48 min•Ep. 46
In this podcast episode, we’re sitting down with Philip Hotchkiss, the owner of UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Atlanta. Philip isn’t just running a storage business—he’s reshaping how people think about moving and storage with flexible, customer-focused solutions. As a hands-on business owner, he brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build trust in a high-demand, highly competitive industry.
Aug 01, 2025•28 min•Ep. 45
In this podcast episode, we’ll be talking with Scott Smith, the Business Development Manager at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® for the St. Louis Metro–East area. Scott started with the company back in 2011—literally on the trucks—and has worked his way up through the ranks. With over a decade of experience in the moving industry, he’s seen it all. From running operations to now driving growth and building partnerships, Scott knows what it takes to deliver top-tier service in a competitive market....
Jul 25, 2025•20 min•Ep. 44
Karen Cantello O'Kane is an experienced event management designer with 14 years of expertise in corporate event planning. Her career includes a 6-year tenure at Chick-fil-A, where she created "The Serve Tour" and later "Passport to Serve," earning a $200K grant for an event partner during the pandemic. At KPMG LLP, she managed a team that organized over 200 events annually, including their acclaimed presence at the U.S. SAP Sapphire Conference, which was adopted globally.
Jul 09, 2025•35 min•Ep. 43
Kayanna Clark-Downen is a live caricature artist and founder of Kay’s Caricatures. Based in Belleville, IL, she brings events to life with fun, fast, and memorable sketches.
Jun 27, 2025•20 min•Ep. 42
Shawn Foppe is the owner of Shawn Foppe Appraisal, a trusted name in real estate valuation across the St. Louis and Central Illinois regions. With years of experience in residential and commercial property appraisals, Shawn brings deep industry knowledge, a strong commitment to accuracy, and a reputation for professionalism. In this episode, he shares insights into the appraisal process, what property owners should know about valuations, and how the real estate market is evolving.
Jun 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 41
Robyne Martin is the founder and owner of CHC Brokers, where she brings over two decades of experience in financial services and insurance to help individuals and families make confident, informed decisions. A licensed independent broker since 2017, Robyne specializes in life and health insurance—guiding clients through the often-confusing terrain of individual and small group health plans, Medicare options, and specialty coverages like behavioral health and travel insurance. Robyne’s work doesn...
May 16, 2025•29 min•Ep. 40
Ryan Goldman is a husband and father of three boys. He co-founded CEO Sidekicks with his wife, Stephane, is the Vice President of Sales for Clae Solutions, owns Apex Marketing Group, and founded the Street Leadership Channel.
May 05, 2025•23 min•Ep. 38
Dawon Stokes is the owner and founder of Water Heater Repair St. Louis , a trusted service provider specializing in fast, affordable, and expert water heater solutions across the St. Louis metro area. With over a decade of hands-on experience in plumbing and residential water systems, Dawon has built his company on a foundation of reliability, customer satisfaction, and technical excellence.
May 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 39
James Grayson is the owner and driving force behind Plumbing Innovations, a locally owned and operated plumbing company in St. Louis, MO. With over a decade of experience in the industry, James has built a reputation for expert craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Under his leadership, Plumbing Innovations has become known for efficient problem-solving, and dedication to excellence in both residential and commercial plumbing. James is passionate about n...
Apr 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 37
Mar 20, 2025•33 min•Ep. 36
Myron Gaudet has been a lifelong martial artist and veteran police officer/trainer. He has also been an avid student of human behavior, performance, culture, design, Zen meditation, and philosophy. During part of his law enforcement career, he served overseas in the U.S. CivPol program in Kosovo. As a gym owner and coach, Myron Gaudet has witnessed regular people striving to become the best versions of themselves through training in the combat sports and functional fitness classes he teaches....
Feb 27, 2025•40 min•Ep. 35
Dec 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 34
Alison Carnie is the CEO & Founder of Domino Bookkeeping. She started her firm over three years ago after leaving the corporate world in early 2019 to become a stay-at-home mom. She has acquired a well-rounded background that allows her to provide guidance in multiple facets of business. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology, then went on to obtain her MBA and Master’s of Accountancy while gaining experience in various industries. She spent over five years in audit, primarily in real estat...
Sep 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 33
John is a CPA known for thinking outside of the box. He provides experienced solutions to today's uncertain economy by drawing upon his many years in the public accounting field.
Aug 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 32
Noel Marcantel – photographer and Telly Award winning producer – helps hundreds of clients each year bolster their confidence and influence in the marketplace through exceptional imagery. As published in Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and dozens of other publications, Noel's images elevate clients to reach higher quality local and international audiences. When working with Noel, you’ll gain insights into why certain images resonate with the next-level clientele you're not reaching wit...
Aug 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 31
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Jul 24, 2024•26 min•Ep. 28
Jul 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 30
Jul 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 29
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Apr 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 24
Former Cheerleading Gym Owner turned realtor - Rookie of the Year at Dielmann Sotheby, COMPASS individual agent turned into a five-person team in year 3. Volume - 6M in the first six months, 10M-11M in years 2-3, and 18M in year 4. In the beginning stages of growing a team, Angi believes that identifying customers' needs, strategizing a plan, and reaching specific goals have enabled trust and friendships with her clients. A warm personality and diplomatic enthusiasm make negotiations seamless, w...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 23
Greg has 20+ years of professional real estate experience with an emphasis and strong sales background in Commercial, Investment, Farm, Land, and. Instructor and resource for 1031 Exchanges. Greg has an extensive background in IRC §1031 tax-deferred exchanges and every aspect of real estate transactions. Greg focuses on educating and servicing investors, attorneys, real estate brokers, agents, accountants, and financial advisors throughout Missouri & Illinois. His exchange presentations are ...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 22
Shelley is a 24-year veteran nurse with extensive experience in the emergency and medical esthetics arenas. She has her master's degree in business from Webster University and a bachelor's in nursing from St Louis University. She is attending Rockhurst University to obtain her family nurse practitioner degree and license. She's an incredibly proud mom of a 16-year-old pilot son who aspires to attend the United States Air Force Academy. She is an accomplished presenter, leader, and small business...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 21
We'll talk to Timra Couto - General Manager at Mighty Dog Roofing today. Mighty Dog Roofing has certified experts that can handle roof repair and roof replacement.
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 20
Dawn Thurman joined the Consort Homes team in late 2017. She received her Master of Management from Fontbonne University in St. Louis and received her B.A. from Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL. Dawn brings over 16 years of real estate marketing experience, most recently with Coldwell Banker Gundaker. Through her years at CBG and owning her own marketing consulting firm, Dawn has worked with many Realtors and vendors. Building close and lasting relationships has been one of her greatest rewa...
Aug 25, 2023•47 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, we will talk with William Hess, a certified residential appraiser. W. H. Appraisal, LLC, prides itself in providing unbiased market value appraisal and appraisal review services for a wide range of residential real estate properties, including single and multi-family homes, condominiums, manufactured, new construction, luxury, and vacant land.
Aug 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 17
