You can grow your business. Or you can grow your peace. But if you don’t choose intentionally, growth will quietly cost you control. In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with real estate investor and GoBundance Women leader Mandy McAllister for a grounded conversation about the cost no one measures in business — brain space. This is not about scaling faster. It’s about scaling smarter. Mandy shares the moment her corporate career demanded she violate her moral compass — and how real estate gave ...
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 4 min
This episode is for the woman who has done well—and refuses to be misled. In this powerful Real Talk conversation, Katie Kim sits down with oil and gas fund manager Courtney Moeller to unpack what happens when a deal goes sideways—and how disciplined investors respond. Courtney shares the truth behind losing millions in a deal that collapsed, the red flags most investors miss, and why the smartest women in the room are often the ones willing to walk away. This is not hype. This is not “how to ge...
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr 30 min
Most women aren’t afraid of hard work. They’re afraid of making the wrong move with money — of locking themselves into a deal they can’t unwind. In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with Stephanie Cabral, real estate investor, operator, and creator of PAM — an AI-powered maintenance platform built for owners who value control and clarity. Stephanie didn’t chase real estate. She sequenced her way into it — using leverage intentionally, building guardrails early, and prioritizing systems over stre...
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 12 min
If growth feels heavier right now, you’re not behind—you’re entering a new level. In this episode of Real Talk with Katie Kim, Katie explains why focus gets harder before it gets clearer, especially for high-performing women who are scaling businesses, wealth, and leadership. This is not a mindset conversation. It’s a strategic one. Katie breaks down: - Why you’re not supposed to know the rules of the next level yet - How action without position creates pressure - What strategic women do differe...
Jan 30, 2026•7 min
If focus feels harder than it should — even with success, systems, and discipline — this episode explains why. Focus doesn’t break down because you lack willpower. It breaks down when you’re making decisions without a clear financial position. Without context, every decision feels heavier, riskier, and more exhausting than it needs to be. In this episode, Katie Kim breaks down the difference between productivity and strategic focus, why clarity stabilizes leadership, and how understanding your f...
Jan 23, 2026•13 min
If your business is working—but feels heavier than it used to—you didn’t fail. You outgrew the structure. In this solo episode of Real Talk with Katie Kim, Katie pulls back the curtain on a truth many high-performing women business owners face at their next level: growth doesn’t break your business—unfocused growth does. This episode is about focus—not as limitation, but as control. Katie shares how The Kim Group revisited its own clarity while pursuing a bold, long-term vision, why complexity i...
Jan 16, 2026•33 min
If you're scaling your business, buying a company, expanding locations, or bringing in partners—this episode will save you money, time, and emotional exhaustion. Katie Kim sits down with mediator and negotiation expert Alice Shakina to unpack the hidden conflicts that derail deals long before they’re signed. From unclear expectations to unspoken values, founder transitions, and family investments gone sideways—this is the clarity every entrepreneur needs before making their next big move. Alice ...
Jan 09, 2026•47 min
As we step into 2026, this is not another “new year, new goals” episode. This is a spiritual reset. A strategic recalibration. A call back to the voice you’ve been too busy — or too burdened — to hear. In this episode, Katie Kim brings you into a moment of divine clarity. She confronts the truth ambitious women rarely admit: You don’t struggle with focus. You struggle with noise. And noise is the enemy of alignment. For the woman who leads, builds, carries, and loves deeply — this is the message...
Jan 02, 2026•10 min
You’ve been building in His name, praying for guidance — but still feel alone in the work. This episode is for the moments when you can’t see God in your business. Katie shares a reframe from Luke 24 that might change everything. Recorded in the stillness of her silent retreat, Katie walks us through the Road to Emmaus — a story of presence, disappointment, and rediscovered clarity. This isn't a devotional. It's a strategy shift. A sacred diagnostic for the woman leading with vision and spiritua...
Dec 26, 2025•15 min
What if your biggest growth strategy wasn’t in doing more—but surrendering what you already have? In this faith-grounded episode of Real Talk with Katie Kim, recorded during her silent retreat, Katie breaks down the divine business model hidden in John 6. This isn’t prosperity gospel—it’s practical theology for founders ready to scale with peace, purpose, and structural abundance. 🔍 Whether you're gripping a "just-in-case" backup plan or struggling to believe your small is enough, this episode ...
Dec 19, 2025•12 min
If you’ve been carrying more than you were called to… this episode is your exhale. In today’s Advent-season message, Katie Kim unpacks the Mary and Martha passage through the lens of real leadership, emotional maturity, and spiritual alignment. This isn’t a story about “doing vs. being.” It’s a blueprint for the woman who has been operating at a pace God never asked her to maintain. Katie shares what she learned during her silent retreat—and the nuance that changes everything: Jesus didn’t show ...
Dec 12, 2025•10 min
In this Advent kickoff episode, Katie brings forward a blunt, faith-grounded question that every founder needs to ask before walking into 2026: “Do you even want to be well?” From the pool of Bethesda to the boardroom, this episode integrates spiritual truth with business strategy — helping you see exactly where you’re still “lying on the mat,” rehearsing reasons you can’t move, or waiting on someone else to fix what God already placed inside you. If you’re an established woman entrepreneur tryi...
Dec 05, 2025•14 min
The Push isn’t hustle. It’s a passage. This episode is for the woman standing at the edge of her next level — tired of the noise, craving clarity. Katie Kim breaks down the PUSH framework: P — Perseverance in the Valley U — Unshakable Vision S — Strategic Surrender H — Holistic Happiness You’ll walk away with the mindset shifts and strategies needed to grow without burnout. This is a calm call to build aligned, not anxious. To trust your timing and take the next step with clarity. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ...
Nov 28, 2025•10 min
The right architect protects your vision. The wrong one costs you thousands. In this episode, Katie Kim is joined by Ellen Spencer—architect, project manager, and trusted collaborator—to unpack one of the most misunderstood dynamics in development: how to hire (and work with) design partners who don’t derail your strategy. If you’re a business owner or investor building your first location—or scaling into development—this conversation is your blueprint. What you’ll learn: - How to vet architects...
Nov 21, 2025•37 min
When the word developer stopped fitting, Katie Kim knew it was time to redefine what building really means. This isn’t just a rebrand — it’s a declaration. A new era for women who are done with surface-level advice and ready for the real conversations about business, wealth, and purpose. In this launch episode, Katie shares the truth behind the evolution from Developer Discussions to Real Talk with Katie Kim — revealing why real growth deserves real talk. 🎯 You’ll Learn: - Why “getting real” is...
Nov 21, 2025•6 min
Succession isn’t paperwork—it’s people work. In this episode, Katie Kim and transition strategist Andrea Carpenter pull back the curtain on why 95% of business transitions fail—and how you can do it differently. Whether you’re a founder nearing retirement or a successor being handed the reins, this is your real-world playbook to protect what matters most: your legacy, your business, and your relationships. You’ll learn how to: - Structure an emotionally intelligent exit - Navigate the 6 metamorp...
Nov 14, 2025•43 min
You don’t need another opinion — you need a blueprint. In this episode, Katie Kim unpacks why clarity doesn’t come in fragments — and how powerful women accidentally crowdsource their next move instead of crafting a system that fits who they’re becoming. She breaks down how “picking too many brains” creates internal spin, the true cost of borrowing beliefs that don’t serve you, and why 2026 will belong to the women who build from peace, not pressure. You’ll learn: How to stop confusing input for...
Nov 07, 2025•10 min
If you’re a founder stepping into real estate development — or already in it and wondering why you’re the last to get paid — this episode is your wake-up call and roadmap. Too many women step into deals hoping the upside will come. But hope isn’t a strategy — and “someday paydays” won’t fund your vision today. In this masterclass-style episode, Katie Kim and CFO Cheryl Heller break down: What the capital stack actually is (in plain English) Why most developers get paid last — and how to fix it W...
Nov 01, 2025•38 min
She sold her first company, built her brand from scratch, and turned one breakfast convo into $379,000. Liz McDonald isn’t just a real estate broker—she’s a movement in motion. In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with Liz to unpack how she: 🔥 Grew a property management business from 4 to 350+ units 🔥 Launched her own boutique brokerage—Dandridge Realty Group 🔥 Created an ethical off-market buyer system clients actually love 🔥 Took on a historic renovation (3 contractors later) 🔥 Built the ...
Oct 24, 2025•57 min
In this episode, Katie sits down with Felicia Keith Jones — trailblazing CEO of High Mark Distillery — to reveal how bourbon barrel investing can generate truly passive income while helping you build wealth, legacy, and community. This isn’t your typical investment talk — it’s where legacy meets liquidity. Felicia breaks down how investors are earning 16% annual returns through bourbon barrels, backed by $15 million in contract demand, zero company debt, and a rock-solid four-year structure. If ...
Oct 17, 2025•51 min
Most developers avoid their numbers—and it costs them. In this episode of Friday Financial Flashlight, Katie Kim and fractional CFO Cheryl break down the 5 essential metrics you need to check every single Friday to stay funded, focused, and financially sound. ✅ 13-week cash flow forecast ✅ Budget vs. actuals (by project) ✅ Deal pipeline value + funding gaps ✅ Personal runway (burn rate clarity) ✅ Net worth impact per project Whether you're early in your development journey or running multiple pr...
Oct 11, 2025•21 min
You don’t need to be a “numbers person” to build wealth through development — you need strategy. In this episode of Behind the Build, Katie Kim sits down with powerhouse CFO Cheryl Heler to unpack how smart businesswomen can grow using real estate without overleveraging or losing control of their company. We’re breaking down: The 5 financial metrics that will make or break your project How to lead like a CFO (even if you hate spreadsheets) The mindset shifts that separate profitable developers f...
Oct 10, 2025•30 min
💸 Real Cash Flow Talk with a Fractional CFO | Beyond the Build Ep. 1 Welcome to the kickoff of our Beyond the Build series with Katie Kim! This isn’t your average cash flow conversation. We’re diving deep with Cheryl Heller—fractional CFO, financial strategist, and real estate investor. You’ll learn: - The 3 types of cash flow you must track - Why your profit doesn’t equal cash - The real difference between cash vs. accrual accounting - How to forecast cash like a CFO - Why your bank needs more...
Oct 03, 2025•39 min
From Bush Pilot to Bourbon Boss: Felicia’s Playbook for Female Founders Felicia’s journey is proof that grit and vision can break barriers in any industry. From teaching in rural Alaska to flying bush planes to becoming the first woman to own and operate a distillery in Alaska and Nevada, her story is one of resilience, bold pivots, and saying yes when the world says no. In this episode, Felicia and Katie unpack the lessons every female founder needs to hear: How to scale a business without mill...
Sep 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
You’ve worked too hard to gamble with what you’ve built. But what if growth didn’t mean risking it all? What if real estate could become your next wealth-building move—lowering your tax burden, creating recurring revenue, and even tapping incentives to reduce debt? In this episode of Real Estate Developer Discussions, Katie Kim shares how to grow with focus and strategy, not fear. From her own story of expansion to real-world client examples, you’ll hear exactly how clarity changes the game. 🔑 ...
Sep 19, 2025•8 min
How many weeks have you wasted chasing a deal that was never a fit? 🤦♀️ It’s time to cut the noise and start filtering deals like a pro. In this episode, Katie Kim breaks down the Buy Box Blueprint—the exact 3-level framework to stop chasing trash deals and start choosing the right ones that align with your goals and legacy. You’ll learn: 🔥 The 5 Fast Filters that instantly eliminate time-wasters 🔥 How to set partnership non-negotiables that save you from JV nightmares 🔥 The Legacy Lens tha...
Sep 17, 2025•13 min
What if you could fund your next deal without begging a bank? In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with financial strategist and developer Erica Neal to unpack Infinite Banking—a funding strategy used by the Rockefellers and now available to savvy developers ready to scale smart. If you’re building your portfolio, protecting your capital, or planning a legacy, this is the episode that will flip how you think about leverage. Erica doesn’t just teach theory—she lives it. Learn how she uses Infinit...
Sep 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Episode 4: Fear of Finance? The CFO Secrets Every Developer Must Know Most developers don’t fail because of construction delays, bad contractors, or market shifts. Wrong. They fail because of their numbers. In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with CFO Cheryl Heller of Pillar One Consulting, who doesn't just crunch numbers - she shows entrepreneurs how to weaponize them - we unpack: 🔥 The rookie mistakes that bankrupt businesses 📊 The KPIs that actually matter - bankable or doomed? 🏦 How to m...
Aug 29, 2025•51 min
🎙 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER DISCUSSIONS WITH KATIE KIM EPISODE 3: The Real Estate Game You Didn't Know You Were In! 🔥 You’re not just flipping houses. You’re playing the real estate development game—and this episode proves it. 👉🏼 Drop the “just.” Every time you say, “I just build,” “I just flip,” or “I just buy and hold,” you’re shrinking your role in one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies on the planet. Katie Kim is here to expand your vision—and your vocabulary. In this can’t-miss...
Aug 23, 2025•18 min
EPISODE 2 - "Why Your Messy Season Might Be the Blueprint!" 🎙️ REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER DISCUSSIONS WITH KATIE KIM Ever feel like you're stuck remodeling regret instead of building the dream? This episode is your call to stop scaling down your purpose just because the process got painful. Katie walks you through the raw truth of what it really takes to stay in the game when you've been burned—and how to know whether it's time to renovate, rebuild, or abandon. From layup pressure to blueprint break...
Aug 23, 2025•18 min
