Joining me on the podcast this week is good friend and self taught real estate investor Sep Shoemaker. On this podcast we cover Sep's story, how he got into real estate, and most importantly Sep's relationship with God. Sep is a faithful servant who makes sure to put quality time with God at the start of his day every single day. We go over why spending quiet time with God is so important, how to stay consistent in your faith, and what it means to be a Christian business owner.
Jan 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 105
Are you making marginal returns on your real estate investments and tired of having to work so hard for them every single time? Land development expert Cody Bjugan joins me on the podcast this week, where we discuss how to make 6-7 figures on every deal you do in real estate through the buying and selling of land. Cody and I cover his strategies, why money isn't the end goal in his business, and how wholesaling and land development are different. For anyone wanting to take that next step in real...
Dec 21, 2022•48 min•Ep. 104
Faith, Fatherhood, and Work. Some of the most important things and areas of a man's life. Publisher of the Kinsmen Journal, Peter Ostapko, joins us on the podcast this week to go over the values and purpose behind his modern artifact that isn't a book but also isn't a magazine. This journal is laden with amazing stories and images for men to relate to and have conversation about. Join us as we explore how to become a better father, worker, and man in this amazing podcast.
Dec 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 103
Today the words anxiety, stress, and worry are thrown around like completely normal ways of life. Brad Chandler is here to tell you that by loving yourself and eliminating the things that cause stress and exiety in your life, you can find happiness. We go over whether money leads to happiness and how money can alter the definition of happiness for you. We also dive into questions that everyone should be asking themselves about where they find their happiness. Join in to hear Brad's story and lea...
Dec 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 102
Life is not all about money, experiences, or the things we own. These "things" are nice to have but what do you ultimately want to accomplish through working? Recent author Nathan Brooks joins us on the podcast again where we go over his new book "The No Quitters Guide to Crushing Real Estate Investing and Building an Extraordinary Life". We go over why Nathan does what he does, putting your mind to anything, and setting big goals! Listen in as we go over the important things in life and what th...
Dec 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 101
The decision and process of whether or not to start a business and how to do it are some of the most pressing questions that entrepreneurs face. Everyone wants financial freedom and one of the easiest ways to achieve that is by starting your own business. Join Paul Wakim and I as we discuss his personal journey of starting his own business and his current project, Town Square.
Nov 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 100
Today's culture and the Bible disagree on a lot of things. Today, we dive in to what culture says a man is vs. what the Bible does. Steven Myers and I discuss healthy habits that men should put in their everyday lives and also talk about lies that the world tries to tell men nowadays.
Nov 21, 2022•30 min•Ep. 99
Men face all kinds of issues. Relationships, Marriage, Health, Work, etc. Vince Miller and I discuss the 5 issues that men are facing right now in today's world. We go over the choices that lead up to these issues and what men can do to prevent falling into bad habits or the temptations of the world. Tune in if you want to learn how to better yourself as a man and work towards being a better man.
Nov 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 98
Every business owner wants to grow their revenue and make an impact on the people or community around them. Darrell Amy and I talk all things business, revenue, and kingdom impact. We talk about why every business needs to have an engine and how God and business work together. Lastly, we go over how God impacts all our business and the profit and revenue that come from it.
Nov 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 97
The idea of self improvement and bettering yourself have been around since we were created. Just recently though, books, podcasts, and seminars started to become popular around the notion of "Self Help". Tommy Newberry and I discuss in today's podcast the dangers of the culture around self help and how you can effectively navigate good and bad practices when it comes to improving yourself.
Oct 31, 2022•42 min•Ep. 96
Where you work is critical to your health and overall well-being. Do you choose work because of the culture? The money? The work itself? Mika Self and I talk about his company American Homebuyer of Houston today and how Mika chooses to engage his team and what makes a good work environment. If you're seeking how to improve work culture or get your team more involved, this is a podcast for you.
Oct 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 95
When we're young and have money it's easy to spend all our money on things that might not help us out in the future. Sunny Burns of FamVestor.com and I chat this week about how saving now and making hard decisions when you're young can benefit you extremely when you're older. We go over addictions, homeschooling, and living frugally in a world that tries to draw us away from the importance of family.
Oct 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 94
Mental health in the military and out of the military is something that hasn't been talked about much in the past and needs to be talked about more. So many current and former military members struggle with their mental wellness and are being told to "tough it out". On this podcast episode I talk with former military member Shelly Rood and what mental health, military life, and life outside of the military is like.
Oct 10, 2022•43 min•Ep. 93
What does it look like to have a futurist view of society and what the world looks like? Well, on today's podcast, we have SJ Barakony, who proclaims to be a futurist who cares about the potential of what will happen in our world. We navigate into the future of the school system and education in America and what needs to change. Listen in as we discuss the future of America and how we can help save it.
Oct 03, 2022•40 min•Ep. 92
What do you want to have said you've done at the end of your life? What are your goals? Aspirations? Accomplishments? This is the question Matt Gottesman and I discussed today. We discussed what we ultimately want to do with our lives. We talk about health, the importance of sleep, and other priorities we need to have to do the things we want to do.
Sep 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 91
Running a successful business is about constantly adapting and improving in all facets. Revenue growth, operations, leading, and attracting new customers are all ways that are always needing changed and improved on by business leaders. Business expert Frank Lunn joins us on the podcast today as we go over a couple keys to making your business better in every area.
Sep 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 90
As a Christian in the workplace, it's hard to know what to do or what not to do. The world we live in today demands certain things, as Christians, we don't agree with. Award-winning author Miranda Carls recently released her book, The Word At Work , which dives into ten biblical principles for Christians in the workplace. Tune in to this podcast to find out what they are and hear more from Miranda on what inspired her to write it....
Sep 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 89
When we think about discipleship or about teaching others about Jesus, we often think of going to a 3rd world country or somewhere far away. Josh Howard and I are here to tell you how to get involved in discipleship in your own community that also affects the nations. Listen as we talk about the current state of the church, global missions, and how people can be involved even if they're not a missionary.
Sep 05, 2022•44 min•Ep. 88
Many bosses nowadays take a bossy and "Im better than you" approach to leading their company or business. Author Mike Sipple Jr. and I discuss what it looks like to lead and be mentors to your employees instead of just their boss. We discuss effective ways to unlock your potential and talk about previous mentors we had in our lives and how they impacted us.
Aug 29, 2022•47 min•Ep. 87
Everyone always wants to know how to improve their productivity and efficiency when it comes to working or just living life. Alan Stein Jr. and I discuss ways to avoid burnout, beat stagnation, and manage your stress that will ultimately lead to you becoming a more productive version of yourself. Follow what Alan says and I am 100% positive that you will find yourself reaching your peak performance!
Aug 22, 2022•47 min•Ep. 86
Before you know it your kid will be all grown up and off to college. Shortly after they might get married, start a life somewhere else, and before you could even blink, they're out of your house and starting their own family somewhere. This is why it is so important to be involved in our kid's lives from a young age! Chris Kern, regional director for YoungLife, joins me on the podcast this week as we cover all things children and parent related when it comes to raising our kids well.
Aug 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 85
Have you ever felt like no one gets you as an entrepreneur? No one understands or knows the struggles you deal with on a day-to-day basis? I created Iron Deep to help these entrepreneurs and businessmen who feel like they have no one. Whose lives are filled with busyness, stress, and angst. Go check out IronDeep.com and learn how to become a part of this amazing community.
Aug 08, 2022•35 min•Ep. 84
Have you ever left work feeling down and defeated? Like your boss couldn't just give you a break? Most of the time bosses don't think about what's going on in your home life, your personal life, or really any type of life outside of work. Johnny Sirpilla and I dive into how we can encourage others better in the workplace and what that looks like! Join us as we dive into how to serve others and what our happiness truly depends on.
Aug 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 83
Do you feel like your marriage is going downhill? You and your spouse aren't connecting the same, you've lost the passion and fun that marriage used to be? Greg Gorman, founder of Married For A Purpose, joins me on the podcast today and we go over why this is. We dive deep into what makes marriage successful and why you should be married with a purpose, not to avoid to the problems. Learn tips on how to date again and how to serve each other better in this amazing episode of the Brett Snodgrass ...
Jul 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 82
On average, men report that they have 1-2 really good friends that they can count on at any given time. One to two people doesn't sound like many, especially given how many "friends and followers" we have on social media. Brandon Rickman and I are here to discuss the hidden epidemic of male loneliness in the United States. We talk about how men can find community around them in their neighborhood, church, business, etc. Men need other men to lean on, learn how to find community as a man in today...
Jul 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 81
Marriage is one of life's toughest tasks. It takes constant effort, love, compassion, and work to make it successful. What a lot of people don't know is that with God at the center, all things are possible with him. Scott Landis joins me on the podcast this week to speak about his own marriage and how you can put God in the center!
Jul 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 80
Life is hard. Life is difficult. Life will throw all its got at you but it's how you respond is what matters. Michael Stansbury is a successful CEO and business owner, but he cares more about you enjoying life then your personal success. Tune in as Michael and I go over how to handle work and family when life throws hardship at you. We talk about how to have fun with your family when getting home from work and how to be the leader of the household.
Jul 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 79
Real Estate investing has become a popular and effective source of income for many people! What a lot of people don't know is that they could be making a lot more money when investing in real estate if they change their mindset about a couple things. That's where David Richter, author of Profit First for Real Estate Investors, comes into the equation. David and I discuss what real estate investors need to be doing with their money and how best to manage it. If you are currently a real estate inv...
Jun 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 78
We all make mistakes. It's within our human nature to sin. Cory Carlson and I dive into today's podcast talking about how to lead well at work and in your family with a God-first mindset. We cover how to live a life without regret and practical steps to do that. If you've ever messed up big time, wondered how to become a better leader, or have wanted to know how to not live in regret; then this podcast is for you! As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory Carlson u...
Jun 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 77
All we want as bosses or owners is for our employees to enjoy their work and to love coming to work. A lot of that starts with culture and my guest on the show, Josh Block , put it perfectly; "Culture is something you don't notice until it's not there anymore.". Josh and I talk about his company, Block Imaging , and their work culture and how he turned it into a place where people matter the most....
Jun 13, 2022•30 min•Ep. 76
