In this episode we speak with author, success coach, motivational speaker, and Nebraska Cornhusker football national champion, Aaron Davis. He speaks on being relentless, working through grief, staying motivated, and finding success through service.
Troy Kearns had hit rock bottom. His alcohol use was keeping him from reaching his full potential, so he decided to drop it and begin a new lifestyle. Already successful in the radio advertising field, then later as a real estate agent, he used these high income skillsets to earn as much money as possible. Now with a great income, and no alcohol to spend it on, he knew he had to invest it somewhere. Troy took advantage of the opportunity the 2008 market crash brought and purchased as many properties as possible in Las Vegas. He later saw more opportunity in Kansas City, where he resides now. Now he's running a successful coaching program, property management company, buying a sky scraper, flipping houses, and has over 350 doors. Troy also digs into his no-nonsense style when it comes to landlording and the importance of not letting emotions take over decision-making.
Michael was a small town boy with big dreams. He gave college a try, but quickly realized it wasn't for him. After going $50k into debt on mentorships and coaching, and a baby on the way, he took the leap to leave his W2 and go all in on real estate investing. By betting big, he left himself no choice but to succeed. He's now doing over 80 deals per year and shifting from wholesaling to buy & hold. Michael tells us his story, and how vital marketing is to finding deals in this hot market.
Nick Castaneda started from humble beginnings. From an early age, he's been able to spot an opportunity then seize it. His journey into entrepreneurship began with a handful of vending machines and has grown to sky scrapers and a chain of boutique hotels. Nick also breaks down his leadership style and how his success is attributed to serving others.
In this bonus episode, we revisit a previous guest, Zach Harsin from Acton Academy Lincoln. Acton held a podcast quest for the heroes in the Discovery Studio. The winner of this contest, Evan, was invited to speak on our podcast and talk about her experience with this particular quest, and her overall experience at Acton.
This week we interview Matt Smith from Discovery Channel's Undercover Billionaire season 2. Matt teamed up with Louis Curtis (Grant Cardone) to build a $5.5 million dollar business in only 42 days. Matt is also an author, podcast host, the owner of Snooze Mattress Company & Wake Up Pueblo, and he's a fellow real estate investor.
Billy speaks at the Omaha Real Estate Meetup hosted by Collin Schwartz - January 2022
After college, Van left his hometown to attend a real estate specialty school in Dallas, Texas and discovered his passion, the real estate business. Over the next 10 years, Van won more than 100 regional and national sales awards as a successful real estate agent in Dallas. Van decided to return home to Omaha, Nebraska. Three of the Omaha’s top real estate firms aggressively recruited Van, but he was determined to build his own firm. When he launched DEEB Realty in 1993, Van worked as the sole agent from the basement of his home. In just 15 years, Van grew DEEB Realty to over 350 agents, making it one of the largest independent firms in the United States. Now, as a motivational speaker, author, & success coach, Van Deeb has inspired tens of thousands of professionals throughout the country to succeed through his motivational and informative keynote speeches, workshops, speaking events, newsletters, and books.
Brian and Stacey started investing early into their marriage. Before the term was coined, this young couple started "househacking" in their first 4-plex. As they grew their business, and family, they soon found themselves teaching their kids the magic of real estate investing. Fast forward a few decades, and both children are investors too. Their daughter, Amanda, even runs her own property management company with over 135 units under management.
Closing the year out with a bang! What an awesome interview with the Nebraska Director of Economic Development, Tony Goins. As a young father in North Carolina, Tony knew he had to get things in order if he wanted to leave a lasting legacy. After joining the Marines, and developing outstanding discipline, he used this, and what he calls "Command Presence" to get at the top of his long career in finance. 13 cities and 10 states later, his latest venture is as partner and CEO of Capital Cigar Lounge in Lincoln, NE. As the head of marketing for Nebraska to outside businesses, he breaks down what makes great leaders and entrepreneurs, and the important role relationships play in business.
At just 21 years old, Tucker has known the power of real estate for a long time. His journey began at age 16 when his dad gifted him Rich Dad Poor Dad. Since then, Tucker started his education on YouTube University and learned all he could about investing in real estate. He recently took the leap, left his W2 job, and dedicated his time to investing full time. Now, 7 months later, he's gotten 12 deals and is looking to do at least 40 more in 2022.
Born in the Philippines, Joe Perez believes he hit the jackpot by being adopted and growing up in the Midwest. After a rocky start into post high school education, and 12+ years working in corrections, he realized he wanted more in life. He took a leap of faith, emptied his retirement account, and opened his dream business. Now, having scaled that business, he's dipping his toes into real estate investing too.
Always a hard worker, Aaron has been able to build a successful real estate investing business from nothing. He moved to NE from IL on a whim and used his work ethic to be the best at whatever he did. As an engineer for the railroad, he knew he wanted more in life, so he went out and got it. He purchased his first trailer home, and the rest is history. Now he owns several businesses all revolving around real estate investing.
This week we speak with founder and CEO of True North Technologies, Renee Sobotka. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, she tried the 9-5 grind for a while, but realized her passion was in entrepreneurship. Fast forward a couple years, and she's made the Forbes Next 1000 list as a standout entrepreneur in 2021.
This week we speak with bar owner, real estate investor, flower farmer, and crypto investor, Matt Taylor. We discuss how he's built his businesses and life by focusing his efforts on the things he's good at.
This week Billy and Dan discuss the pros and cons to Robert Kiyosaki's ideas in Rich Dad Poor Dad versus Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover.
This week we speak with real estate investor and YouTube personality, Paul Holt. We learn about all the challenges he's faced after buying a hotel, yet still remains determined to make it a successful project. Monopoly, green houses to a red hotel. Learn more about Paul's hotel project on YouTube (TheUglyMotel) and uglymotel.com
This week we speak with real estate investor and apartment syndicator Collin Schwartz. We learn how he dove into real estate investing after realizing he would never have control of his life with a 9-5.
This week we speak with real estate investor and agent Wade Bartels. We learn how his focus on The One Thing has helped him acquire several properties and become one of the top producing agents in his market in only a couple of years.
This week we speak with husband and wife super team, Jeff and Megan Ahern. We learn about how they committed to achieving sobriety, then used that new found clarity to pack up and move to the Midwest to start investing in real estate. In three short years, they've been able to keep focus and purchase 32 houses.