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The Our Family Invests Podcast is a conversation with couples who have built meaningful lives and are thoughtful about how they invest their time, energy, relationships, and capital.
Hosted by Mike and Caroline Neubauer, each episode features honest, casual conversations about how people think, make decisions, stay aligned, build wealth and legacy, and what it actually takes to build an intentional life together.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Hosted by Mike and Caroline Neubauer, each episode features honest, casual conversations about how people think, make decisions, stay aligned, build wealth and legacy, and what it actually takes to build an intentional life together.
New episodes every Tuesday.
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What happens when your life hits a breaking point and the old plan stops working? For founders Adam Cirlincione and Rachel Bacheler, that moment became the beginning of Dr.’s Remedy, a doctor-developed clean nail and foot care brand now serving customers around the world. With a newborn at home, financial pressure rising, and career paths shifting, they chose to build something new in the middle of real uncertainty.In this conversation, Mike and Caroline explore how this couple started a business while working full time, raised three sons through every pivot, rebuilt their identity more than once, and stayed grounded as a family. This episode dives deep into the messy and meaningful parts of entrepreneurship, marriage, parenting, and choosing aligned action when fear tries to freeze you.You’ll learn:• How to start a business when your life is already full• Why taking action reduces anxiety more than waiting for clarity• The real early struggles behind a wellness brand• How to build a company with your spouse without losing your connection• What it looks like to raise independent, emotionally honest kids• How health scares and hard seasons shape your priorities• Why business ideas evolve and how to evolve with themIf you’re a parent, entrepreneur, or anyone standing at a crossroads wondering whether to leap, this episode will give you perspective, courage, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.Connect with Dr.’s Remedy: remedynails.comCode: PODCASTFAN for 50% offFollow Our Family Invests on Instagram: @ourfamilyinvestsFree FIRE Starter Playbook for reaching Financial Freedom: ourfamilyinvests.com/fire
What happens when you walk away from a thriving real estate career to raise your kids for a decade? Trey and Erika Stone did exactly that. After 21 exits and more than 139 million dollars in created value, they pressed pause on multifamily investing to pour everything into family, presence and purpose.In this episode, Trey and Erika share how they met, why they stepped away at the peak of their career, and what ten years at home taught them about identity, marriage and raising grounded kids. They talk about the fears they carried from childhood, the values that shaped their reset, and why coming back to real estate now feels completely different.If you’re building wealth while trying to build a healthy family, this conversation will speak to your soul.In This Episode• How Trey built a massive portfolio before age 40• Why they chose a decade of full presence with their kids• What the pause revealed about worth, success and identity• How Erika became the anchor of their home and business• The personal growth that came from stepping back• Why they’re re entering real estate with intention• How they transform the communities they buy inConnect With Trey + Erikatrackrecordassets.comInstagram: @trackrecordassets | @TheTreyStoneDownload the FIRE Starter Playbookhttps://ourfamilyinvests.com/freestarterNew Episodes Every TuesdayHosted by Mike and Caroline NeubauerOurFamilyInvests.com
1What if financial independence wasn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a more meaningful one?In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Myers + Gillian Batt, the couple behind Our Freedom Years, who reached financial independence in their 30s and 40s, sold nearly everything they owned, and spent four years traveling the world with their two dogs.Their journey took them from Toronto to Singapore to dozens of countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Along the way, they discovered that real wealth is connection, community, time, and purpose.We talk about how they reached FI while living abroad, the reality of life as full time nomads, the loneliness that surprised them, and how they transitioned from adventure to impact through volunteer work, dog rescue, and serving their local community.In This Episode:• How Stephanie + Gillian built financial freedom abroad• What global travel taught them about wealth and belonging• The mindset shift from adventure to purpose• How they found their way back to community• Why “freedom of purpose” matters at every stageStart Your Own Freedom Journey:Download the FIRE Starter Playbook at https://OurFamilyInvests.com/fireIf you're building a life that feels intentional, grounded, and aligned with your values, this conversation will expand the way you see freedom.
What if the hardest seasons of your life were actually the ones shaping you into the strongest version of yourself?In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with Brody and Andrea Fausett, a Maui-based couple who built their life on faith, family, and intentional growth. From door-to-door sales to financial freedom, from nursing to building a movement for women, and from the Lahaina fires to rebuilding community, their story is a powerful look at resilience in real time.They share the moments that stretched them, the mindset shifts that helped them stabilize, and the family rhythms that keep them grounded when life gets loud. If you’re craving clarity, confidence, or a renewed sense of purpose, this conversation will feel like oxygen.What You’ll Learn:• How Brody went from knocking doors to building real estate freedom• What Andrea discovered about identity, purpose, and calling• How faith shaped their resilience through the Lahaina fires• Rhythms that keep their marriage aligned in busy seasons• How to help your kids feel seen and supported• Simple shifts to strengthen your mindset and protect your peaceConnect with Brody and Andrea:Instagram (Brody): https://www.instagram.com/brodyfausettInstagram (Andrea): https://www.instagram.com/andreafausettReal Estate Investing School: https://realestateinvestingschool.comMamale Community: https://www.instagram.com/mamelefitFollow Our Family Invests:Website: https://OurFamilyInvests.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvestsStart Your Journey to Financial Freedom:Grab your free FIRE Starter Guide at https://OurFamilyInvests.com/fire
Grant and Laura Francke share how they built a family-first life through real estate, intentional routines, and a strong sense of why. Grant spent over a decade working unpredictable railroad shifts before discovering real estate and building a path to financial freedom. Laura is a CPA who brings stability, clarity, and structure to their journey while raising their kids and balancing a career she loves.Together, they’ve built a rental portfolio, designed a life that prioritizes presence, and created a rhythm that supports both their family and their goals.In this episode you will learn:• How Grant left the railroad through repeatable real estate investing• The mindset shift behind The Unlikely Investor• The role Laura’s W-2 plays in stability and risk• How they teach their kids about money, values, and value creation• Why presence matters more than any vacation destination• The habits and routines that transformed their family lifeIf you want financial freedom without losing your family, this conversation gives you a real path forward.New episodes every Tuesday.
What if freedom wasn’t something you waited for… but something you built on purpose?In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with Steven + Lauren Keys, the couple behind Trip of a Lifestyle. They reached financial independence in their 20s by living intentionally, investing consistently, and keeping their happiness tied to simplicity, not spending.Steven + Lauren break down how they bought their freedom one intentional choice at a time — from tracking their net worth together to turning frugality into fun. We also dive into how they built a tutoring business, traveled across the country, and created a life that pays them back in peace, not stress.What You’ll Learn:• How to “buy back” your time through intentional living• The mindset shift that helps you see money as freedom, not pressure• Why tracking your net worth can change your future• How to align your spending with your values• The power of partnership in reaching financial independenceIf you’ve ever wondered how ordinary couples build extraordinary lives, this one’s for you.🔥 Grab your free FIRE Starter Guide and start your journey to financial freedom at OurFamilyInvests.com/fireFollow us for more inspiring stories and financial tools to help you design a life that feels as good as it looks.
Today we’re sitting down with Dustin and Megan Bunnell, a husband-and-wife team who built a family-first life that actually works. He runs Jum-Pawn-It, a thriving chain of pawn shops across California and Arizona. She’s a life coach helping women hustle less and sparkle more. Together they’ve traded corporate comfort for freedom, structure, and a life built on intention.In this episode, we dig into their Power Hour Strategy, the simple one-hour weekly habit that helps them balance business, family, and sanity. They share how to design a schedule that supports your values, create peace in your week, and still grow a business that doesn’t run your life.What You’ll Learn:The Power Hour framework that keeps their family alignedHow to plan your week around purpose, not pressureWhy structure creates more freedom, not lessThe mindset shift from busy to productiveHow to build businesses that serve your life, not steal itOn The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with inspiring entrepreneurial couples to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies they use to build wealth, freedom, and legacy without sacrificing what matters most.🎧 Resources & Links:Follow us on Instagram: ourfamilyinvests.comDownload your free copy of the FIRE Starter Playbook: ourfamilyinvests.com/fire👉 If this conversation inspired you, follow the show and leave a quick review. It helps us reach more families chasing their version of freedom.
Ever feel like everything hits at once? Finances, family, and faith all being tested at the same time?That’s the season Kyle and Danie Wallitner are currently walking through. A government shutdown, a property fire, and an empty home still carrying a mortgage. Instead of breaking under pressure, they are choosing calm, alignment, and gratitude.In this episode, we talk about what it means to lead your family through hard seasons, teach your kids about money, and build freedom that actually feels good. Kyle and Danie remind us that storms don’t last forever… and sometimes the hardest moments bring the most growth.What You’ll Learn:How to lead your family through hard financial seasonsTeaching your kids about money and responsibilityWhat real resilience looks like in marriage and businessWhy alignment matters more than hustleHow to find peace when life feels uncertain🎧 Follow & Subscribe:Instagram: @OurFamilyInvests👉 If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review.Your support helps us reach more families chasing alignment, freedom, and purpose.
Jonathan and Jynafer Yanez built their dream life two hours at a time. Between bestselling novels, film productions, homeschooling, and marriage, they’ve learned that consistency creates freedom and structure fuels creativity.In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline sit down with the couple behind Wolf Pack Entertainment and Archimedes Books to talk about what it really takes to live in alignment. Jonathan breaks down his “Two Hour Rule,” the daily rhythm that helped him write over seventy novels and build a business that supports his family. Jynafer shares how faith, focus, and purpose guide their creative process and parenting.This conversation is packed with lessons on discipline, alignment, and the power of doing small things with big intention.🎧 You’ll Learn:• How the “Two Hour Rule” builds momentum and consistency• Why alignment and faith drive their biggest decisions• What it takes to run multiple creative businesses as a family• How discipline protects creativity• The mindset that turns daily effort into long-term freedom👉Follow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests👉For more resources check out our website at: OurFamilyInvests.com If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. Your support helps more families find freedom through alignment.
High school sweethearts lose $35K on their first flip, then build a thriving remote real estate business while raising their baby boy.In this episode, Janelle and Don Carlson share how they flipped that failure into freedom, managing 30+ deals a year from anywhere in the world. From systems and schedules to mindset and marriage, they break down the real steps to building wealth that doesn’t cost your family.💡 What You’ll Learn:• How to flip houses remotely (and make it sustainable)• The systems and tools Janelle uses to run her team out of state• How to define roles as a couple and avoid burnout• The mindset shift from chasing doors to building freedom• Lessons learned from losing $35K on their first deal🎙 Hosted by Mike and Caroline NeubauerOn The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneurial couples to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies they use to build wealth and legacy without sacrificing family.Follow us on Instagram → @ourfamilyinvestsGet your Free FIRE Starter Playbook → ourfamilyinvests.com/fireVisit our website → ourfamilyinvests.com👉 If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. It means the world to us and helps more families find freedom.
Most people live in reaction mode. They wake up to notifications, scroll through chaos, and let everyone else set the tone for their day. But real growth comes from alignment, not more hustle.In this solo episode, Mike Neubauer breaks down The Elevate Method, a simple seven-step framework to help you realign your energy, mindset, and purpose when life feels off track. You cannot elevate what you do not evaluate.On The Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline Neubauer share stories, frameworks, and conversations that help couples and families pursue freedom, wealth, and purpose without losing what matters most.👉 How to reset your energy using the “Energy Triangle”👉 Why letting go of old identities creates space for growth👉 The Purpose Formula: pain + passion + people = purpose👉 A five-minute visualization practice to build clarity👉 How to act in faith even when fear shows up👉 Why tracking your wins builds momentum👉 How gratitude expands capacity and anchors peaceGrab our FIRE Starter Playbook to jump start your path to freedom: https://ourfamilyinvests.com/fireFollow us on Instagram for daily frameworks, behind-the-scenes, and family-focused money tips:https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests👉 If this episode encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. It helps more families discover the tools to live intentionally and build financial freedom together.
Robin and Shani Casper never set out to build an empire. He was leading multi-million dollar embassy projects overseas. She was raising four kids, managing chaos, and keeping their family grounded. Somewhere between rocket attacks in Israel and renovations in New York, they quietly built a 70-unit real estate portfolio—and a life of freedom most families only dream about.In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with the Caspers to uncover how they built wealth while raising a family, stayed aligned across continents, and turned challenges into fuel for freedom.You’ll learn:How Robin scaled from Navy Seabee to 70-unit investorThe untapped goldmine in historic propertiesThe surprising stability of student athlete rentalsShani’s take on balancing family, fitness, and freedomWhat “family first” looks like when life feels like a circusFollow the Caspers’ journey from embassies to cash flow, chaos to connection—and learn how to build your own version of freedom without sacrificing what matters most.Follow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests | Watch full episodes on YouTube @OurFamilyInvests👉 If this conversation inspired you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. Thank you for being part of the movement.
Let’s be honest. Most entrepreneurs chasing “freedom” are secretly trading their family for a bigger balance sheet.Not Gino and Julia Barbaro.They’ve built a $350M multifamily portfolio. They’ve raised six kids. They’ve stayed married for 27 years without losing themselves — or each other — in the process.He started as a chef. She used to avoid money like the plague. Now they’re authors, podcast hosts, and Certified Money Coaches helping couples stop fighting about finances and start building legacy with clarity.In this episode:• Gino’s turning point: garlic stains, long johns, and a decision• Julia’s money avoidance and what cracked it open• Why your kids don’t care about your $450M empire• The 3 steps every multifamily beginner actually needs• How surrender (not spreadsheets) saved their sanityThis one’s for the couples in the middle of the grind — the ones who want to build something big without losing everything that matters.Follow @ourfamilyinvests on Instagram for more real, raw convos about marriage, money, and building a life you don’t want to retire from.👉 Loved this episode? Leave a quick review. It keeps the show growing and the marriage advice free.
They sold their company thinking the hard part was over.Then everything collapsed.The buyer unraveled. The money vanished. Their entire team — including family — was laid off.Most couples would’ve split under that kind of pressure. Jodi and Kelly chose to fight.They cold plunged, fasted, walked miles through the mountains, and stared each other down at the kitchen table until a new plan emerged:Buy it back. Save the business. Save the family.In this episode:• Selling Green Goo, then losing it• When everything falls apart at once• Cold plunges, fasting, and nervous system repair• What resilience really looks like in a marriage• Why they literally bet the farm• What their daughter is learning from all of thisSubscribe and follow the show for more real conversations with entrepreneurial couples building legacy, not just income.Website → ourfamilyinvests.comInstagram → @ourfamilyinvests#OurFamilyInvests #GreenGoo #FamilyBusiness #EntrepreneurCouples #ComebackStory #MarriageAndMoney #ResilientLove
AJ and Nichole Frandanisa are proving you don’t have to choose between building wealth and building a family. Through faith, discipline, and real estate investing, they’ve created financial freedom while raising their son and living by the motto “We do hard things.”Their journey — from downsizing to 800 sq ft, living in their driveway during a live-in flip, and completing seven full gut rehabs — is packed with lessons for entrepreneurial couples who want to build legacy without losing sight of faith and family.What you’ll learn in this episode:👉 Why letting people “think you’re broke” might be the smartest money hack for financial freedom👉 How six years of waiting taught them patience, faith, and perseverance👉 The three moves they’d make to rebuild financial freedom from scratch in 2025👉 ROJ (Return on Joy) — the secret metric couples need beyond ROI👉 How to raise kids with gratitude and grit by bringing them into your real estate journeyFollow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests | Watch full episodes on YouTube @OurFamilyInvests👉 If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review!
Craig Curleop became a millionaire and hit financial independence at 27, retiring his wife Grace so she could focus on her passions. Their story is about more than money. From living behind a curtain and biking to work, to building co-living businesses and a thriving homestead, Craig and Grace chose freedom over convention.What you’ll learn in this episode:👉 How Craig hit FI at 26 through house hacking👉 The sacrifices that built their freedom👉 The $100K mistake that reshaped his business👉 The rule that keeps their marriage alignedFollow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests | Watch full episodes on YouTube @OurFamilyInvestsIf this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review!
What does it really take to build freedom as a couple?For Santiago and Debbie Martinez, it meant trading the grind for growth. Debbie walked away from full-time trauma and critical care as a Physician Assistant to embrace per diem work, more time in her garden, and the presence she had always longed for. Santi, a world-class martial artist, took the discipline of wrestling, judo, and jiu-jitsu and applied it to building a 55-door real estate portfolio and a flipping company in the Lehigh Valley.In this episode, they share their journey from meeting online during COVID to traveling the world together, from self-doubt to their first big win in real estate, and from burnout to balance. Their story is a reminder that success isn’t measured by the number of doors you own, but by the person you’re becoming in the process.You’ll learn:Why differences in a relationship can be your superpowerHow to balance explosive growth with slowing down to be presentThe “Long Sword and Short Sword” strategy for building cash flow and wealthHow to create freedom without sacrificing love, joy, or presenceFollow the journey:IG: @smartinez74kgIG: @dsnacksIG: @OurFamilyInvestsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyInvestsWebsite: https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comIf you’re ready to slow down in order to level up, this episode is for you.
Zulfiya immigrated from Uzbekistan with two suitcases. Ian turned a layoff into seven tech certifications and a new role running ops. Together they help construction companies stop missing calls, automate workflows with AI voice agents + knowledge-base agents, and grow a family-first business with two kids and no excuses.In this episode you’ll learn:Why AI can’t scale chaos, and the SOP fixes that unlock automationHow contractors turn missed calls into booked jobs (24/7 voice agents)Searchable meeting minutes & docs that find answers instantlyReal tools your team already uses: Slack, Teams, ClickUp, WhatsAppIan’s 7-cert pivot playbook & ops mindsetThe couple’s repair script: “What would you like to see happen?”Family-first rhythms that keep growth sustainableFollow Zulfiya • Instagram: https://instagram.com/zulfiyaforsytheFollow Our Family Invests• Instagram: https://instagram.com/OurFamilyInvests• Website: https://OurFamilyInvests.comNew episodes every Tuesday.Keywords: AI for construction, construction automation, contractor lead generation, missed calls to booked jobs, voice agents, knowledge base agents, small business systems, SOPs, immigrant entrepreneur, family-first investing, couples in business
Mike and Lindsay McCarthy aren’t just raising kids. They’re building legacy and helping other families do the same.Mike scaled Keller Williams Greater Pennsylvania to over $23 billion in annual sales. He co-founded the GoBundance mastermind and launched Fambundance, a movement that helps entrepreneurial families grow in connection, purpose, and alignment.Lindsay is a former D1 athlete, co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, and founder of GoWives. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro while four months pregnant. She’s a grounded leader and intentional mother who helps women thrive in family and business.In this episode, we dive into what it means to lead your family first.Here’s what you’ll take away:✔ How to co-create family values your kids actually believe in✔ The screen time contract and cell phone system that teaches real-world accountability✔ Why connection needs to come before correction✔ How to plan meaningful, bucket-list trips as a team✔ The one mindset shift that changes how you parent foreverThis isn’t a parenting manual. It’s a call to lead with purpose.Whether you're raising kids, running a business, or trying to do both without losing what matters most, this conversation is for you.More from Mike and Lindsay McCarthy:Instagram – Mike: @gomikemccarthyInstagram – Lindsay: @gratefulparentWebsite: https://gomikemccarthy.comFambundance: https://fambundance.comGoBundance: https://gobundance.com---------------------------------🎙 Hosted by Mike and Caroline NeubauerFollow us on Instagram: @ourfamilyinvestsYouTube: @OurFamilyInvestsWebsite: https://ourfamilyinvests.comNew episodes every Tuesday.#OurFamilyInvests #ParentingPodcast #FamilyLeadership #LegacyMinded #MiracleMorning #Fambundance #RaiseGoodHumans
What happens when a couple meets at a Mariners game, house hacks their first duplex before they can legally rent a car, and raises three kids who can spot a great DADU lot from the backseat?You get Shannon and Christian Nossum—Seattle-based real estate power couple, educators, and the intentional family behind The Awesome Nossum Group.In this episode, we talk about:The agent-to-investor journeyHow they built passive income while raising a familyWhy their 13-year-old is already managing contractorsWhat it really looks like to mix marriage, mindset, and moneyThis one’s packed with laughs, lessons, and legacy-building insight. Follow Us:Instagram → @OurFamilyInvestsWebsite → OurFamilyInvests.comFollow the Nossums:Instagram → @awesomenossumWebsite → awesomenossum.com🔗 New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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