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⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - How a Back Injury Led to a 20-Year Mortgage Career 01:16 - Why Flight Financial Was Born from Frustration 04:06 - The Controversy: Why NOW Is the Best Time to Buy 08:28 - What Is a 2-1 Buy Down? ($650/Month Savings Explained) 12:40 - Credit Score Myths: Why 650 Isn't a Problem 14:43 - QM vs Non-QM: Why Non-QM Loans Are Taking Over 17:49 - DSCR Loans: Buy Investment Property with ZERO Income Verification 18:39 - How to Get in Touch with Flight Financial 📋 In this real estate podcast, host Greg Kirkham sits down with Brad Barton, founder of Flight Financial, for real talk about why the media and government want you to believe it's a bad time to buy a home—when it's actually one of the best markets in 20 years. This CEO interview delivers game-changing entrepreneur advice on mortgage strategies most buyers don't know exist, including the 2-1 buy down program (saving borrowers an average of $650/month with the SELLER paying for it), buy-before-you-sell programs that use equity as down payments, and why credit scores rarely disqualify anyone at Flight Financial. Brad shares his inspiring success story—from a back injury forcing him out of construction sales to discovering his passion for mortgages during a "temporary 90-day gig" that turned into founding a company specializing in helping self-employed borrowers, those with tax deductions, citizenship issues, and anyone who "doesn't fit the box." Learn business expert secrets on Non-QM loans (now MORE popular than qualified mortgages), bank statement loans for business owners who don't show income on tax returns, DSCR loans that require ZERO borrower income verification (just property cash flow), and why waiting for rates to drop will cost you MORE when prices skyrocket and competition returns. Get business tips on building a wholesale mortgage brokerage with amazing pricing, why hiring ex-underwriters as processors changes everything, and how engineering backgrounds help entrepreneurs write software that keeps expenses low. This mindset for success conversation proves that the best opportunities come when everyone else is scared—and right now, it's a total buyer's market with reasonable prices, lower rates than two years ago, and sellers offering massive concessions. 🔗 Connect with Brad Barton & Flight Financial: Website: flightfinancial.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flitefinancialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flitefinancialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-barton-a115017a/🔗 Connect with Omada Real Estate Podcast: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #RealEstatePodcast #MortgageBroker #HomeLoans #RealEstateInvesting #EntrepreneurAdvice #BusinessExpert #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #InvestmentProperty #MortgageTips #BuyersMarket #NonQMLoans ℹ️ About This Show: Join The Omada Podcast for conversations with real estate experts, mortgage professionals, and business leaders who share insider strategies for buying, selling, and investing in property. Get entrepreneur advice, mortgage tips, and real estate investment strategies from experts who understand that the best deals happen when you have the right knowledge and the right team. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Free Book Offer: Connected to Goodness (Email [email protected]) 04:17 - Lost $100M: When Dave's Wife Threatened to Leave Over Toxic Friends 06:30 - How to Fire Toxic People When You Feel Trapped or Alone 09:38 - The Four Kids: Three Daughters and Miles, the "Best Miracle" 12:19 - Building Community: Make Money, Help People, Have Fun 15:59 - The Four Pillars of Team Culture: Values, Practices, Execution, Incentives 📋 In this podcast, we discuss removing toxic relationships from your life, building values-aligned business teams, the difference between people who feed you versus bleed you, how to be a receiver not just a giver, culture building through values and incentives, community building across platforms, and balancing entrepreneurship with family. Dave Meltzer, sports agent and author, reveals how losing over $100 million forced him to fire toxic childhood friends, why his wife's ultimatum saved his life, the framework he uses to evaluate relativity and association of people in your life, why his late mother bled him dry but fed his soul more than anyone, and how he's giving away his book "Connected to Goodness" for free while launching "Don't Do Business with Dicks" at the Super Bowl. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: David Meltzer's Transformation, An Ultimatum's Impact: https://youtube.com/shorts/gCK-QzPYj-Y Escape Toxic Traps Leave Bad Friends & Find Your Greatness! https://youtube.com/shorts/aMsRJ-7l5Qg Stop Buying Boring Books, The Secret to Selling Titles! https://youtube.com/shorts/ySrnND5wgiQ 🔗 Connect with Dave Meltzer: Email: [email protected] (Free book offer!) All Platforms: @DavidMeltzer Pre-Order: Don't Do Business with Dicks 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #davemeltzer #toxicrelationships #entrepreneurship #booklaunch #communitybuilding ℹ️ About The UnFiltered Podcast with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast explores the heart of business, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Hosted by Rhonda Klch, we deep dive into expertise and skillsets to add value to business owners and entrepreneurs—going beyond the surface to uncover the lessons that matter most. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Leaving the Great Job: When Comfort Isn't Enough 06:08 - The Fulfillment Factor: Why Success Felt Empty 12:11 - Anxiety & Mental Health: The Breaking Point 18:10 - Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything 26:01 - What Is a Custom Barbecue Trailer? (You Won't Believe This) 34:27 - The Future of Gordyville Customs: Legacy & Family 37:41 - Most Important Life Advice: Your Name Is Everything 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Trevor Muir sits down with Randy Gordy, founder of Gordyville Customs, for real talk about leaving a successful career to chase fulfillment. This CEO interview delivers an inspiring success story—from anxiety-filled nights and feeling empty despite professional achievement to building a thriving business creating custom crew trucks and viral barbecue trailers. Randy shares entrepreneur advice on the "3-truck rule" that gave him permission to quit his comfortable office job, why he jumped in with no safety net, and how mindset shifts transformed his life and business. Learn the secrets to success from a business expert who went from managing stress in corporate roles to building custom fabrication masterpieces that earned 250,000 views in one week. Get business tips on manifestation, removing negativity, understanding when fulfillment matters more than paychecks, and why being good to people is the foundation of legacy building. This life-changing conversation proves that heart-centered leadership starts with being honest about anxiety, mental health, and knowing when comfort zones are holding you back from your purpose. Randy's journey from blue-collar crew truck operator to award-winning custom fabricator shows that entrepreneurial success isn't just about profit—it's about happiness, family, and creating something meaningful that lasts generations. 🔗 Connect with Randy Gordy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GordeyVilleCustoms Website: https://www.gordeyvillecustoms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordeyville_customs?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 🔗 Connect with Trevor Muir - Lean Into Lead: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.muir.585 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-b7231356/ #EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #ceointerview #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #successstory tory #businessexpert #entrepreneurmotivation #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #businesssuccess #lifechanging ℹ️ About Lean Into Lead: Join Trevor Muir for heart-centered conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders who choose courage over comfort, risk over routine, and true impact over applause. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from leaders who embrace vulnerability, lead with empathy, and build businesses with purpose. This is about audacity, humanity, and going after what matters. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why Tesla Isn't Building 50,000-Pound Electric Airport Equipment 04:48 - When Atlanta Airport Went Dark: The Mobile Power Solution 08:08 - Chicago O'Hare Has 180 Snow Vehicles That Could Power 25% of the Airport 11:08 - Buy America Compliant: From Batteries to Software, All Made in USA 17:30 - Demo Season: Kodiak Tech Hitting Airports This Winter 21:27 - Autonomous Operation Below -40°F When Humans Can't Work 📋 In this podcast, we discuss electric vehicle manufacturing in Detroit, airport power redundancy solutions, Buy America compliance for federal funding, snow removal equipment electrification, microgrid assets for airports, autonomous vehicle operation in extreme cold, liquid-cooled battery technology, and energy independence for critical infrastructure. Marc Manning, CEO of Kodiak Tech, reveals how 60 electric snow removal vehicles could provide 60 megawatts of backup power (enough for four skyscrapers), why airports need 2.5X more power as they electrify ground support equipment, how his vehicles operate autonomously at minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and why every component from batteries to software is made in the USA to qualify for federal funding. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Hidden Tech That Keeps Your Holiday Flights ON TIME!: https://youtube.com/shorts/HHXwPOot5xg Made in USA Detroit Auto Heart & Federal Funding Power!: https://youtube.com/shorts/QniN7puLdok Airport Chaos Solved Mobile Power for Stranded Travelers!: https://youtube.com/shorts/HBbfukscYGE 🔗 Connect with Marc Manning: Website: kodiaktech.com LinkedIn: Kodiak Tech 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Chang Robotics Fund [Website/Social Media] #electricvehicles #airporttech #madeinusa #microgrids #autonomousvehicles ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing—including portfolio companies solving critical infrastructure challenges. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media 11:38 - Understanding the Algorithm & Consistency 23:23 - Lead Generation vs Brand Building Strategy 32:39 - The Power of Thumbnails & Watch Time 42:10 - Your Digital Footprint & Personal Brand 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, Russ Faucette sits down with social media expert Brooke Zimmerman to discuss winning strategies for building your brand online. This CEO interview delivers the best business advice on mastering Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for entrepreneurs in 2026. Learn the secrets to success with social media marketing, from understanding algorithms to creating content that drives real results. Brooke shares real talk on the mindset for success in digital marketing, including how to avoid common mistakes, leverage paid ads for business growth, and build an elite online presence. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling an ai business, this inspiring success story proves that consistency and authentic content creation are the keys to winning in the digital space. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: B-Roll Magic: Viral Content Without The Grind!: https://youtube.com/shorts/UDyLKNDiuCA Thumbnails Are KEY to Going VIRAL! 🤯: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jco7k3Aer-g Influencer Trap: Don't Just Chase Followers, Build Trust!: https://youtube.com/shorts/L8z5SHMD8cg 🔗 Connect with Brooke Zimmerman: Website: omadarealestate.com 🔗 Connect with Russ Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #entrepreneurpodcast #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #AITools #businesssuccess #realestate #businessexpert #personalgrowth ℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: Join host Russ Faucette for real talk with business leaders and successful entrepreneurs who share their secrets to success. Get entrepreneur advice, mindset motivation, and business tips from inspiring success stories that will help you win in business and build your own business empire. Learn how to scale your business, develop a growth mindset, and achieve entrepreneurial success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Robots Don't Destroy Jobs: They Empower the Workforce 08:06 - COVID Supply Chain Shock: Baby Formula Cartels & National Vulnerability 15:54 - 10 New Patents in 4 Weeks: The IP Innovation Flywheel 24:22 - Zero Employees Lost: Acquisition Strategy That Prioritizes Retention 29:09 - The Adoption Barrier: Why CEOs Are Frozen with Too Many Options 36:42 - Go-ECO: Removing Microplastics from Food Packaging Globally 📋 In this CEO interview and entrepreneur podcast, we discuss business advice for manufacturing automation, how robots empower workers instead of replacing them, building an ELITE team through acquisition strategy, the secret to success in robotics investment, real estate empire comparison (Apple vs Amazon inventory intelligence), dad entrepreneur bootstrapping with zero outside funding, life lessons from supply chain shocks, winning mindset for 2026 reindustrialization, billionaire-level IP strategy (10 patents in 4 weeks), and mindset for success through employee retention. Matthew Chang, CEO and billionaire mindset entrepreneur, shares his business success story including how robotics reduce workers' compensation by 60%, why nurse shoulder injuries drive hospital automation, the most powerful electric vehicle ever built (airport snow blowers that provide backup power), and Go-ECO technology removing microplastics from every paper cup at Starbucks through graphene oxide coating. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Airport Electric Snowblower: More Than Just Snow!: https://youtube.com/shorts/-b3v--KRsCg Robots Do the Heavy Lifting, Humans Do What Matters!: https://youtube.com/shorts/6WHN2svTG_s AI & Robots CAN'T Do YOUR Job (Yet!): https://youtube.com/shorts/OE3YhMnbLAA 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ 🔗 Connect with Greg Kirkham: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxc-podcast-network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nxcpodcastnetwork/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/NxcStudios Website: https://nxcpodcaststudios.com/ #ceointerview #roboticsinnovation #manufacturingautomation #entrepreneuradvice #businesssuccess ℹ️ About The NXC Podcast Network: The NXC Podcast Network features entrepreneur success stories, business expert interviews, and CEO insights on building successful businesses. Hosted by Greg Kirkham, we discuss life lessons, mindset for success, and how to build an ELITE team through innovation and technology that empowers people rather than replaces them. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Homeless at 15: Survival & Mindset 09:24 - Sniper School & Box Breathing Technique 18:59 - Combat Stories & Mental Resilience 31:04 - Leadership Lessons from the Marines 40:32 - Embrace the Suck: Life Philosophy 📋 In this podcast, we discuss an inspiring success story with Marine veteran Manny Maez, who went from being homeless at 15 to becoming a Marine sniper with four combat tours. This CEO interview dives deep into entrepreneur advice on mental toughness, leadership lessons, and the mindset for success that transforms challenges into opportunities. Manny shares real talk on embracing adversity, building elite teams, and applying military discipline to business success. Learn the secrets to success from someone who's faced life's toughest battles and emerged as a winner. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Homeless at 15, STILL Breathing, Living, and HAPPY!: https://youtube.com/shorts/OoS2-FLxdis Military Sergeant Sleeps Through An Attack Before Battle: https://youtube.com/shorts/GbvXi8bI4zk Soldier's Mindset & Strength Makes College Easy: https://youtube.com/shorts/Mg6z2k9ppR0 🔗 Connect with Manny Maez: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-maez-6b8bb9188/ 🔗 Connect with Russ Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #entrepreneurpodcast #ceointerview #businessadvice #mindsetforsuccess #entrepreneurmotivation ℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: Join host Russ Faucette as he sits down with business leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and inspiring success stories to discuss real talk on building winning mindsets, scaling businesses, and achieving personal growth. Get the best entrepreneur advice and life lessons from those who've mastered resilience, discipline, and the secrets to success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - The Blinding Problem: Why Construction Lights Shine in Your Eyes 06:20 - One Blue Vigil Drone = Two Light Towers (in a Station Wagon) 14:24 - 30% More Expensive, Half the Operating Cost, Two Times the Output 18:12 - Beyond Construction: Soccer Fields, Ice Fishing, FEMA Disaster Relief 28:20 - The I-66 Traffic Jam That Sparked a Multi-Billion Dollar Idea 31:52 - How to Get Involved: Customer or Investor 📋 In this podcast, we discuss tethered drone technology, construction site lighting innovation, OSHA lighting requirements, portable power solutions for disaster relief, autonomous drones for first responders, LED efficiency versus traditional light towers, Part 107 drone licensing for construction sites, and disrupting a $2 billion market with 60-year-old technology. Robert Schumann, CEO of Blue Vigil, reveals how he watched a worker blinded by 200,000 lumens while guiding a 60-ton beam at night, why one 100-pound suitcase replaces two 2,000-pound light towers, how you can fit 104 Blue Vigil systems in one shipping container for FEMA disaster response, and why rental companies and construction crews are already testing this technology for Q1 2025 launch. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Stop Construction Site Blindness Drone Lights Shine Down: https://youtube.com/shorts/cNctpBRcmTs Traffic Jam IDEA Drones Replace Construction Lights: https://youtube.com/shorts/KOKuCpTS1ew AI Detects Collisions Live Safety is Priceless: https://youtube.com/shorts/kwlhwyJRN8g 🔗 Connect with Robert Schumann: Email: [email protected] Website: bluevigil.com 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #constructiontech h #BlueVigil #SafetyInnovation #DisasterRelief ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American innovation—including portfolio companies disrupting multi-billion dollar markets. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is Kid Company AI? The Keep It Dreaming Device Demo 06:03 - The Screen Time Tantrum Problem Every Parent Faces 09:12 - Beta Testing: 10 Families Already Using It Daily 13:26 - Safety Features: No Internet, Mom-Approved Content Filters 18:47 - Social Network for Kids: Safe Sharing Between Device Users Only 22:26 - Call to Action: Get It Before Christmas (3,000 Units Available) 📋 In this podcast, we discuss kid-safe AI devices, screen time addiction solutions, YouTube Kids alternatives, parental controls for AI technology, educational AI chatbots for children, hardware manufacturing challenges, freemium vs subscription models for children's products, and beta testing with families. Kenoa Perman (Co-Founder) and Clarissa LoCascio (Co-Founder, Kid Company AI) reveal how they self-funded a device that replaces addictive doom-scrolling with creative AI tools, why 10 beta families report zero tantrums when the device is taken away, how parents can upload math worksheets and create custom educational chatbots, and why 3,000 families are getting this round-screen AI device for Christmas instead of tablets or phones. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: This Unique Gadget Is Going Viral! Everyone Wants It: https://youtube.com/shorts/ocHRXgCezUc Unleash Imagination AI Creativity Platform for Kids: https://youtube.com/shorts/yv33lq5Ia9k Self Funded R&D Battling Kids' Screen Time Addiction: https://youtube.com/shorts/Z3gLT1tNAR4 🔗 Connect with Kid Company AI: Website: KidCo.AI Available Now - Ships First Week of December 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #kidaisandai #screentime #parentalcontrols #YouTubeKidsAlternative #educationalai ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American innovation—including AI devices that protect childhood while empowering creativity. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:55 - The 3-Month Reserve Rule: Don't Be a Landlord Without It 06:30 - Pet Policy Reality: 67% of Renters Have Pets (Say Yes or Lose Half Your Market) 12:15 - Emotional Support Animals: The $75K Lawsuit That Changed Everything 18:45 - Pricing Strategy: Why $50/Month Makes a Huge Difference in Applications 24:30 - Never Have Carpet Touching Carpet: The Replacement Strategy That Saves Money 📋 In this podcast, we discuss real estate investment advice for entrepreneurs, property management business tips, landlord insurance requirements, pet-friendly rental strategies, emotional support animal laws, accidental landlord mistakes, vacancy reserve funds, rental pricing strategies, carpet versus laminate flooring decisions, and out-of-state landlord management. Nate Linnell, owner of Advantage Property Management, shares business success secrets including why 67% of renters have pets (making pet restrictions costly), the $75,000 emotional support animal lawsuit he faced, why you need a 3-month mortgage reserve before becoming a landlord, his "bees to flowers, flies to crap" property presentation philosophy, and the carpet replacement rule that saves thousands when tenants move out. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Never Be a Landlord Without This Crucial Financial Cushion: https://youtube.com/shorts/uzxUmD9jPe0 Pets in Rentals Dog Lover vs Landlord Rules: https://youtube.com/shorts/tmrd9QNH_Xw Landlord Secrets Keep Emotions OUT of Real Estate Investing: https://youtube.com/shorts/m9Zg6_MA3Qg 🔗 Connect with Nate Linnell: Instagram: @nathanlinnell Website: https://www.advantagemanage.com/ 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #realestateinvestment #propertymanagement #landlordadvice #passiveincome #businesstips ℹ️ About Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast delivers entrepreneur advice and business success strategies for real estate investors, agents, and business owners. Hosted by Russell Faucett, principal broker of Omada Real Estate, we share life lessons and winning mindset strategies to help you build wealth through real estate while achieving work-life balance. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why You Have a Credit Card's Worth of Plastic in Your Body 04:26 - What is Graphene Oxide and How Does it Work? 12:52 - 70 Companies Want GoECO: Who's Testing This Technology Right Now 21:49 - Is Graphene Oxide Safe? FDA Testing and Toxicity Studies 31:25 - Matthew 25:35 and the Biblical Why Behind GoECO 📋 In this podcast, we discuss microplastics in the human body, PFAS chemicals in food packaging, graphene oxide as a plastic replacement, FDA approval processes for food contact materials, Biblical entrepreneurship and Matthew 25:35, virtual R&D centers for technology development, and scaling sustainable packaging to developing nations. Dr. Tim Wei, founder of GoECO and former Dean of Engineering at University of Nebraska, reveals why every Starbucks cup is lined with plastic, how microplastics bind with cholesterol to clog arteries, why baby bok choy stayed fresh for two weeks in graphene oxide packaging, and how 70 companies including multinational grocery chains are now testing this technology to eliminate plastic from meat trays, produce containers, and Amazon boxes. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: [Link 1 - How Graphene Oxide Works] [Link 2 - The Plastic in Your Body Problem] [Link 3 - Biblical Risk-Taking in Business] 🔗 Connect with Dr. Tim Wei: Go-ECO 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: #Microplastics #PFAS #GrapheneOxide #foodsafety #sustainablepackaging ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing while putting Christian values into practice through engineering. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - The Three Priorities: Family, Health, Business (Can You Do All Three?) 05:44 - How Stephanie Includes Her Kids in Her Real Estate Business 09:30 - From Solo Agent to Stern Team: Learning the Power of Leverage 14:20 - Setting Client Expectations: The "I'm a Mom First" Conversation 18:45 - The One Client Who Called Her "Too Much of a PTA Mom" 22:30 - Advice for New Agents: Get a Coach, Set Boundaries, Show Up Daily 📋 In this podcast, we discuss work-life balance for real estate agents, leveraging showing agents and transaction coordinators, time blocking strategies for busy parents, setting client expectations and boundaries, the progression from solo agent to team member, cold calling as a business strategy, including children in entrepreneurship, and mentorship for new agents. Stephanie Grable, a top 500 real estate agent and member of the Stern team at Omada Real Estate, shares how she started with three preschoolers in the car doing showings, why her kids chant "go sell a house" when she leaves, how she doubled her income by learning leverage, and the exact script she uses to tell clients she's unavailable after 5 PM without losing their respect. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Family, Health, & Business The Ultimate Balance Struggle: https://youtube.com/shorts/T8UQBYuKzYc Family Business Kids Grew Up Knowing My Clients & Work Life: https://youtube.com/shorts/ekLw0UjX8Qs Honest Real Estate Agent Reveals Client Secrets: https://youtube.com/shorts/TOnFDhSMLFU 🔗 Connect with Stephanie Grable: Instagram: @StephGrableRealEstate Facebook: Stephanie Grable / Grable Real Estate 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Facebook: Russell Faucette Instagram: Russell Faucette #realestateagent #worklifebalance #mompreneur #realestatecoaching #LeverageYourBusiness ℹ️ About Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast, hosted by Russell Faucette, explores real estate success, entrepreneurship, work-life integration, and building businesses without sacrificing what matters most. We sit down with top producers, team leaders, and business owners to uncover the strategies behind thriving careers and fulfilled lives. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - From Civil Engineering to Professional Engineer to Robotics President 07:05 - Autonomous Mobile Robots: How They Navigate Around Workers and Obstacles 09:04 - Worker Acceptance: Why 95% Love Robots After 6 Weeks 13:28 - Favorite Investment: Restaurant Grease to Biodiesel Technology 15:03 - Running a Christian Robotics Company: Prayer, Tithing, and Respect 18:56 - Career Advice: Data Security and AI Skills for Tomorrow's Engineers 📋 In this podcast, we discuss autonomous mobile robots (AMR), civil engineering in robotics, professional engineer credentials in tech, worker acceptance of factory automation, Christian business principles in technology companies, manufacturing reshoring trends, biodiesel from restaurant grease, and career preparation for young engineers. Kate McAfoose, President of a robotics company and professional engineer, shares her journey from designing airfields to leading robotics implementations in factories and hospitals, why workers initially fear but ultimately love autonomous robots, how civil engineering skills translate perfectly to mobile robotics systems, and why the next generation needs expertise in AI and cybersecurity to succeed in manufacturing automation. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Christian Company's Faith Based Practices Prayer, Tithing & Respect: https://youtube.com/shorts/LEF1EII7kTY New Hires MUST Learn AI FAST or Get LEFT BEHIND: https://youtube.com/shorts/2qf6KrE59co Future Careers! Robotics & Manufacturing Data and Cybersecurity are KEY: https://youtube.com/shorts/67NCirugWzg 🔗 Connect with Kate McAfoose: https://www.curabotics.com/ Chang Robotics - Automation & Robotics Design 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #AutonomousRobots #ManufacturingTech #ChristianBusiness #RoboticsEngineering #amr ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing while staying true to their values. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - What is GEO? The New SEO for ChatGPT and AI Search Engines 07:11 - Salesforce Layoffs: How AI is Replacing Entire Marketing Teams 12:38 - The 4 Ways to Get More Business: Warm, Cold, Paid, and Content 18:20 - Stop Being the Hero: The 7-Step Story Framework That Converts 31:09 - Biggest Marketing Mistakes: Shiny Objects and Inconsistency 📋 In this podcast, we discuss generative engine optimization (GEO), AI replacing marketing jobs, the four pillars of lead generation, buyer persona creation using ChatGPT, why businesses fail by making themselves the hero, balancing marketing budgets between content and lead generation, competing with Zillow and billion-dollar aggregators, and the lag time between marketing investment and ROI. Jonathan Enders, owner of All Things Marketing and Omada Marketing, reveals how his agency went from 10 people to 4 using AI systems, why ChatGPT doesn't know who the best real estate agent is, and the critical mistake entrepreneurs make when they chase shiny objects instead of staying consistent with what works. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: GEO The New SEO Mastering AI Search for Viral Content!: https://youtube.com/shorts/yrpmorx_V-8 Why AI is So Addictive The Secret of Time Saving Tech!: https://youtube.com/shorts/P1aoiFQ7I3E Marketing Patience Why Your Results Take Months To Appear!: https://youtube.com/shorts/KE46lIu6yE8 🔗 Connect with Jonathan Enders: Website: omadamktg.com All Things Marketing 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Facebook: Russell Faucette Instagram: Russell Faucette #GEO #AIMarketing #RealEstateMarketing #ChatGPT #leadgeneration ℹ️ About Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast, hosted by Russell Faucette, explores real estate marketing, entrepreneurship, business growth strategies, and the future of AI in marketing. We sit down with industry experts, marketing professionals, and business leaders to uncover what's working today and what's coming tomorrow. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

What if your company had only THREE resignations in nearly 10 years? Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and the Chang Robotics Fund, joins Nathan Vaughn on the NXC Podcast Network to reveal the secret behind building a workplace culture where employees don't want to leave.In this candid conversation, Matt opens up about integrating family values into business, creating purpose-driven work environments, and empowering employees with ownership opportunities that transform their careers.Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Matt achieved a 3-resignation rate in 8.5 years (and why he's still upset about it) ✅ The flat organizational structure that gives every voice equal weight—regardless of age or tenure ✅ Why bringing your kids to business meetings is encouraged at Chang Robotics ✅ The SPV program that lets employees become co-founders of new ventures ✅ How a moonlighting policy (yes, they WANT you to have side hustles) increases loyalty ✅ Why Gen Z employees thrive in purpose-driven companies over traditional corporate structures ✅ Transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship after being part of a mass layoff ✅ The two reasons people become entrepreneurs: customer obsession or getting firedMatt's approach challenges everything traditional business teaches about employee management, work-life balance, and corporate hierarchy. If you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone considering starting your own venture, this conversation will completely shift how you think about building company culture.Connect with Matthew Chang: LinkedIn & X (Twitter): Search "Matthew Chang" Chang Robotics: ChangRobotics.ai Chang Robotics Fund: cr.fundAbout the NXC Podcast Network: The NXC Podcast Network supports over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities, guest placements, and access to more than 14 million monthly viewers. Want to start a podcast or be a guest? Reach out to us!

In this episode of Ready Fire Aim, host Thad Barnes sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, to explore how cutting-edge robotics and AI are transforming American manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure.Matt shares the incredible story behind the nation's first autonomous hospital, where robots achieve 90-second delivery times with a 96% nurse approval rating. Discover how his team is tackling everything from autonomous mass transit in Jacksonville to revolutionary snowblowers that can power entire airports during emergencies.Key Topics Covered: ✅ The first fully autonomous hospital in America and its game-changing impact on nursing ✅ How robotics are helping U.S. manufacturers compete globally against China's automation surge ✅ Autonomous mass transit systems replacing traditional light rail at a fraction of the cost ✅ Electric snowblowers designed to work at minus 40°F that double as mobile power plants ✅ The future of autonomous ports and their role in transforming logistics ✅ The Chang Robotics Fund and investing in the next generation of manufacturing technologyWhether you're interested in healthcare innovation, advanced manufacturing, or the future of American infrastructure, this conversation offers an inside look at how robotics are reshaping entire industries.Connect with Matt Chang: LinkedIn & X (Twitter): Search "Matthew Chang" or "Chang Robotics" Website: ChangRobotics.aiAbout Ready Fire Aim: Ready Fire Aim brings you conversations with thought leaders and industry experts driving innovation in business and technology today.Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Interested in starting a podcast or being a guest? Reach out to us!

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - From Inventing WebChat to Building Safe AI for Kids 04:32 - Taking On Big Tech: Why YouTube Kids is Failing Families 10:13 - How the Kid Device Uses AI for Creativity, Not Addiction 18:00 - Saving Childhood Memories and Aging Out of the Device 24:51 - Personal AI vs Large Language Models: The Future of Technology In this podcast, we discuss AI safety for children, the Kid Device, WebChat invention history, YouTube Kids addiction problems, autonomous creative AI tools, parental controls for technology, personal AI models versus large language models, and protecting kids from harmful digital content. Rob LoCascio, founder and CEO of LivePerson and Kid Company, shares how he invented WebChat in 1998, built a multi-billion dollar company, and left to create a revolutionary AI device that empowers children aged 4-12 to be creators instead of doom scrollers in a safe, parent-controlled environment. 🎥 Watch The Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FSuXF_p4hAs 🔗 Connect with Rob LoCascio: Kid Company Website - kidco.ai #KidDevice #AISafety #ParentalControls #YouTubeKids #CreativeAI ℹ️ About Ready Fire Aim Podcast: Ready Fire Aim features conversations with thought leaders and industry experts about what's driving innovation in business today. Hosted by Thad Barnes, we explore breakthrough technologies, entrepreneurship, and the future of work. Powered by NXC Podcast Network

Catch this pulse-pounding FundFocu$ highlight with host Forrest Hayes and Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, blasting open infrastructure deep tech: Why VCs miss robotic freight gold like Green Corridors—autonomous single cars ditching roads for dedicated lanes, Texas A&M/DOT-backed, White House/Trump border-approved for U.S.-Mexico hauls. Chang's engineer squad underwrites first: Civil tech meets AI robotics, slashing truck chaos for passenger priority. Healthcare twist: Surprise cluster in robotic surgery aids (Suture Shield), portable X-rays (Oxos), metabolic AI (Hibiscus), nurse bots (Cure)—filling workforce gaps amid silver tsunami, no layoffs, upskilling via hands-on engineering. Chang Robotics' edge: Prototype-to-scale in 20 disciplines, agile vs. SaaS spin—first VC checks for character founders, fast exits preserving equity. From EV/renewable ports to factory redesigns, this rant exposes VC blind spots in mechanical engineering tech, industrial AI, and automation. Robotics freight or nurse bots—your top infra bet? Comment below—subscribe for more! Disclaimer: The views expressed in these videos are for informational purposes only and reflect personal opinions, not investment advice. Nothing presented constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Investments in Chang Robotics Fund portfolio companies involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with licensed legal, financial, or tax professionals before making investment decisions.

What does it take to quadruple your income in real estate while maintaining work-life balance? Justin Critchfield, owner of Omada Real Estate and nicknamed "The Real Deal Critchfield," shares his 20-year journey from selling 45 deals solo to building a 175-transaction team—and why he eventually partnered with Russell Faucette's Omada Real Estate.In this raw and inspiring conversation, Justin reveals the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and strategies that transformed his career, including the bold "burn your boats" moment that changed everything.Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Justin went from $70K to $300K in one year by risking everything on a house build ✅ The power of finding a mentor who's further ahead than where you want to be ✅ Why Justin was doing video tours of properties all the way back in 2009 (before it was cool) ✅ Building a real estate team that closed 175+ transactions at its peak ✅ The #1 KPI Justin tracks: resignation rate (and why it matters more than revenue) ✅ How to maintain work-life balance as a real estate entrepreneur with family ✅ Why Justin left his own brokerage to partner with Omada Real Estate ✅ The difference between paying for coaching vs. leveraging systems that already work ✅ Understanding splits as leverage, not expense—and why time is more valuable than moneyJustin also shares powerful lessons learned from watching his father build passive income through rental properties, the mistakes agents make when building teams, and why getting your family on board with your goals creates unstoppable momentum.Whether you're a new agent looking for direction, a solo agent ready to scale, or a team leader wanting to optimize operations, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom from someone who's been through every phase of the real estate business.Connect with Justin Critchfield: Instagram: @realdealutah Facebook: Justin Critchfield Phone: Google "Justin Critchfield" to find contact infoConnect with Russell Faucette: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Russell FaucetteAbout Omada Real Estate: Omada (Greek for "team") provides real estate professionals with proven systems, leverage, and partnership opportunities to scale their businesses without sacrificing family time or profitability.Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Interested in podcasting or being a guest? Reach out to us!

In this explosive FundFocu$ highlight, host Rhonda Klch grills Matthew Chang of Chang Robotics on VC frustrations: Top 50 firms snag 70% funds, sidelining 20M accredited investors in a concentrated mess of 8-10 year lockups and SaaS-era underwriting failing AI robotics, mechanical engineering tech, and deep tech. Chang's fix? AIM Company: First $5K accredited portal (aimcompany.us) for Main Street bets on manufacturing revival—AI compliance agent streamlines, early exits payout per deal in a 5-year fund. Inspired by his nurse mom's slim accreditation and neighbor enthusiasm, Chang flips the script: Engineer-led scouting for character-driven founders in industrial AI, energy efficiency, and robotics (cr.fund for institutions). No more crypto/Tesla roulette—diversify bonuses/tax refunds into U.S.-made deep tech scaling factories, slashing dilution via project prototyping. From underwater portfolios to "backstage pass" updates, this rant calls out VC's anti-democratic gatekeeping. Perfect for mechanical engineering tech enthusiasts, deep tech VCs, AI robotics investors. What's your VC gripe? Comment below—subscribe for more!Disclaimer: The views expressed in these videos are for informational purposes only and reflect personal opinions, not investment advice. Nothing presented constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Investments in Chang Robotics Fund portfolio companies involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with licensed legal, financial, or tax professionals before making investment decisions.

Robert LoCascio, founder of LivePerson and inventor of website chat technology, left his multi-billion dollar company to build KidCo—an AI-powered device that gives kids ages 4-12 the creative power of AI without YouTube's toxicity, addiction, and harm. In this conversation with Rhonda Klich on Unfiltered, Rob shares why YouTube Kids is "poison," how one five-year-old was nearly expelled from school because of aggressive behavior learned from YouTube, and why he's calling for 5,000 families to join the movement. Inside This Episode: ✅ How YouTube Kids taught his four-year-old the F-word and changed his children's personalities ✅ The KidCo device with no camera, no internet access, and no addictive scroll features ✅ How one parent used KidCo AI storytelling to save their child from school expulsion due to YouTube-learned aggression ✅ Building the "Dreamers Club" movement of 5,000 families to take down YouTube Kids ✅ Why this hits oxytocin (creativity/connection) instead of dopamine (addiction) in kids' brains Whether you're a parent concerned about screen time, looking for safe technology for your children, or want to be part of a movement to protect kids from Big Tech, this conversation reveals why one tech billionaire walked away from his empire to fight back. Get KidCo Device - $30 OFF: https://www.kidco.ai/NXC-UNFILTEREDPODCAST USD $30 off selected products: KID Creativity and Education Device LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE - Limited to one use per customer About Unfiltered with Rhonda Klich: Unfiltered brings conversations with innovative entrepreneurs sharing their journeys and solutions for making the world better. Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Interested in starting a podcast or being a guest? Reach out to us!

What does it take to go from working power lines 24/7 to closing 60+ real estate transactions per year while raising five kids? Jeremy Martin, co-founder of Omada Real Estate, shares his incredible journey from construction lineman to successful real estate investor, team leader, and business owner.In this raw conversation with business partner Russell Faucette, Jeremy reveals the sacrifices, mindset shifts, and "big or broke" mentality that transformed his life—and why he believes surrounding yourself with talented people is the secret to massive success.Key Topics Covered: ✅ Working 600+ overtime hours per year while building a part-time real estate business ✅ How Jeremy closed 9 transactions his first year while working full-time construction ✅ The decision to leave a six-figure career with benefits for 100% commission ✅ Why joining a top-performing team accelerated his success from 20 to 60+ deals per year ✅ The "big or broke" commitment Jeremy made with his wife when going full-time ✅ How Jeremy and Russell became partners and started flipping houses with credit cards ✅ The CHILL values framework: Community, Hard Work, Integrity, Loyalty, Lifestyle ✅ Why ego gets in the way of success and partnership is the path to scale ✅ Learning to create work-life balance in real estate (spoiler: it's possible!) ✅ Building a legacy: Teaching your kids about wealth creation and businessJeremy's story is proof that you don't need a college degree, a sales background, or even a love for people to build a thriving real estate career. What you need is commitment, work ethic, willingness to learn from those ahead of you, and the courage to bet on yourself.The CHILL Values Explained:Community - Doing this together, showing up as your best self every dayHard Work - Outperforming talent through effort and consistencyIntegrity - Doing the right thing when nobody's looking, keeping commitmentsLoyalty - Being true to your goals, family, and valuesLifestyle - Money is the tool, not the goal—live your dreamWhether you're considering real estate as a career, looking to scale from solo agent to team leader, or wondering if it's possible to balance family and business, Jeremy's insights will reshape how you think about success.Connect with Jeremy Martin: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Jeremy Martin LinkedIn: Jeremy MartinConnect with Russell Faucette: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Russell FaucetteAbout Omada Real Estate: Omada (Greek for "team") provides real estate professionals with proven systems, partnership opportunities, and a values-driven culture designed to help agents build profitable businesses without sacrificing family time. Based on the CHILL values framework, Omada supports agents who want to scale through leverage rather than burning out solo.Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Want to start a podcast or be a guest? Reach out to us!Quotes from Jeremy: "It's big or broke. There is no in-between. There is no middle ground, there is no mediocre.""I'm humble enough to realize I don't have all the strengths. Why pretend and drag myself through the mud when I can partner with somebody?""Hard work will outperform talent every day of the week.""Money allows you to do the things you dream about. The dream is not the money."

Tune into FundFocu$ with host Rhonda Klch interviewing Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, on deep tech VC for manufacturing revival. As a mechanical engineering powerhouse, Chang scouts character-driven founders for scout-to-scale investments: Technical underwriting across 20 disciplines, slashing dilution via project-based AI robotics prototyping—SpaceX/Tesla support sans billions.Explore 9 deep tech bets: Autonomous factories, driverless buses, AI e-commerce pharmacies, nurse-helper robotics (96% approval, 15% productivity surge). 5-year fund with early payouts (no recycling)—democratize for 20M accredited investors at cr.fund (institutional) and aimcompany.us ($5K portal, SEC-licensed). Faith-based: 10% profits to ministry, U.S.-made exporting via industrial AI.Myths busted: Robotics upskills (zero layoffs in 8.5 years), counters obsolescence with system thinking. Upcoming: "Risk Taking is Biblical" book on founder journeys. Family-integrated: Kids at labs, travel as team-building.Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, must-watch for mechanical engineering tech, deep tech venture capital, AI robotics funding. What's your VC integrity test? Comment below! Disclaimer: The views expressed in these videos are for informational purposes only and reflect personal opinions, not investment advice. Nothing presented constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Investments in Chang Robotics Fund portfolio companies involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with licensed legal, financial, or tax professionals before making investment decisions.

Host Thad Barnes fires up Episode 2 of Ready, Fire, Aim! with Russell Faucette, founder of Omada Real Estate, unpacking a gritty real estate saga. Dive into Russell's 2007 investor entry amid the boom—wholesaling flips—then the brutal crash: From 5-6 monthly buys to two in six months, short-sale pivots requiring a license, and partnering with law firms to juggle 250 files for Utah's top agents. Rock bottom? Defaulted loans, caulking baseboards till 1 AM, coin jars for groceries—yet Russell rebuilt: Joined #1 Stern Team as ops director, flipped 32 homes (pandemic-proof on credit cards), and in 2021 bought the legacy to launch Omada. It's an ecosystem: Low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies (95% dropout fix), team-lead paths, and broker opps—rev-share on real estate and vetted home services (plumbing to PM). AI future? Facilitator for valuations/bookings, but humans win on trust, validation, security—hedge via maintenance residuals. Expansion: Broker nationwide, starting Nevada. Powered by The NXC Podcast Network, this ready-fire-aim blueprint screams value: Systems over SOI, relationships tech. Resources: omadarealestate.com; follow @russellfaucette on IG, LinkedIn, FB. What's your crash comeback? Comment below—subscribe for entrepreneurial fire!

In the premiere episode of FundFocu$, hosted by Forrest Hayes, Matthew Chang—founder of Chang Robotics and the AIM Company—dives deep into tapping $2 trillion in untapped productivity through AI technologies and automation. Drawing from PwC and McKinsey insights, they explore how the U.S. can catch up in industrialization, focusing on worker-centric robotics like Curabotics' hospital helper bots that slash nurse fetch time by 40%, boost productivity 15%, and cut injuries.Discover AIM Company (American Innovation and Manufacturing), a faith-based venture democratizing seed-stage investing for accredited investors starting at $5K. Highlights include portfolio gems like Blue Vigil's autonomous drones for construction safety and GoECO's PFAS-free food packaging via graphene oxide partnerships with Northwestern University. Matthew shares engineering-led incubation, reducing dilution and accelerating market fit.Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, this episode unpacks energy efficiency, labor shortages, and community impact via Jacksonville's Venture Competition. Resources: Explore investments at www.cr.fund and aimcompany.us. Perfect for investors eyeing robotics, AI automation, and U.S. manufacturing revival.

In the premiere episode of the Omada Podcast, host Greg Kirkham sits down with Russell Faucette, co-owner of Omada Real Estate, for a raw, inspiring origin story. From a Colorado kid dreaming of big homes (his "vision board" neighbor's mansion) to BYU business grad juggling psych, accounting, and real estate classes, Russell shares his wild path: A mission to Spain, easy 2007 home buy gone wrong in the crash, maxed student loans, and rock-bottom shoebox change for groceries, learning how short-sale hustles, late-night caulking gigs, and joining the powerhouse Stern Team ignited his comeback—replacing income fast, automating ops with key hires, and flipping homes on credit cards. Fast-forward to 2021: Russell and partner Jeremy buy the Stern legacy, birthing Omada's rev-share model—low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies, team-building paths, and broker opps without franchise buys. No more 95% dropout agents; Omada's apprentice-style career ladder from TC to owner, scalable assets over handshake DB handoffs. Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, this episode equips agents and dreamers with action-first grit: Reserves, budgets, systems for sustainable wins. Watch for ROI-tracking tips and why "go big or bankrupt" built empires. Subscribe for more real estate truths—what's your rock-bottom pivot? Comment below!

Join host Thad Barnes on the Ready FireAim Podcast as he sits down with John Fontenot, co-founder and chief product officer of Path2Product.io. John shares his journey from struggling to break into product management to creating a platform that helps aspiring PMs gain hands-on experience and land their dream roles. Discover how Path2Product cuts through the noise with a practical curriculum, portfolio projects, and AI-driven tools to bridge the experience gap. Whether you’re pivoting careers or starting fresh, this episode is packed with insights to kickstart your product management journey! Connect with John on LinkedIn or at [email protected]. #ProductManagement #CareerChange #Path2Product This episode is proudly part of The NXC Podcast Network, bringing you authentic stories and inspiring conversations from creators worldwide. Check out more shows at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVySgc5F5ugEcFwaETrhdHg. Subscribe for more entrepreneurial insights and stay ready to fire and aim!

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In this episode, Greg Kirkham meets with John Fontenont, who is with Path2Product.io and discusses the struggles of getting a product that is a market fit in today.Path2Product.io is a platform dedicated to empowering aspiring product managers by bridging the experience gap. It offers hands-on training, portfolio-building projects, and a supportive community to help you gain the skills and confidence needed to land your first PM role. Perfect for career switchers and new grads, Path2Product provides practical insights and real-world experience to accelerate your path to product management success.

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From having almost a near-death experience, to taking a 50% pay-cut to save his company, Trevor talks about how it took him 39 years to finally have a truthful conversation about where he was at mentally & emotionally and how that directly changed the direction of his business, his personal, and future life. Trevor goes into how building that person-to-person connection is what ultimately let his company succeed and saved his life with host Thad Barnes on The NXC Podcast Network