The Zach and Pat Show

In today's episode we are excited to sit down with professional super cross rider/racer Carter Stephenson! Hailing from Rolla, MO - Carter has been riding ever since he was little and his father saw this passion and made the decision to invest in it long term. After an accident on a Harley broke his neck, Carter made the choice to step away from riding only for his fiancee' to remind him that his purpose is on bikes. Now a father and expecting a second little one soon, Carter's energy shines through in the way he speaks and the way his lifelong purpose is being passed down onto his kids!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Carter4:00 going pro in motocross12:00 misconceptions15:15 mental preparation29:50 how races work42:30 family46:25 equipment/setups54:10 advice for kids wanting to ride59:25 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFuINTRO: HYPERSPACE - BLUE STEEL

For the second time on the show we'd love to reintroduce you to the now current Adventure Unknown contemporary Josh Weisler! Josh has recently moved into our wonderful community and has been leaving his mark all over helping business owners shed the mentality of the past and step into the next level of their business lives as well as reaching new heights as a father and rediscovering his faith in a higher power.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 reintroducing Josh6:35 business relationship31:55 personal josh v professional josh57:30 faith1:11:00 message for your kidsFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are so excited to be sitting down with Kyle Fernandez of Elevate Real Estate here in STL! A friend of Matt Kresko's, Kyle's story is one of lots of falling down and getting back up as his early days in the business were spent trying to keep out of corporate America. Through many trials and tribulations Kyle was able to start his own firm whom have recorded up to 300 million in deals recently! A great guy with a lot of enthusiasm and lots of growth to share, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to take control of their own destiny and become the best man they can be for their loved ones!

In today's episode we are excited to be sitting down with Kari Eaker of Eaker's Family Barbershop located in Edwardsville, Illinois! Pat recently met Kari while on his trip to Vegas and knew she'd be a great fit for the show! Join us as we jump into her family business, her philosophy of traditional values in parenting, how she's changed her barbershop with the times, and also some of the craziest haircuts she's ever done!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Kari7:05 tough love13:20 how parenting relates to employing19:45 barbering v hairdressing28:00 relating to men as a female barber48:10 legacy and grandparents56:25 craziest haircutsFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are sitting down with Alec Wallingsford - a father, husband, and coach at the up and coming The Yard Gym location here in our local St. Louis area. Alec's journey is fueled by his faith and his desire to be the best man in his family's life. Join us as we talk on his position at The Yard, coaching youth sports, and how he developed a relationship with God in the mix of all of it!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Alec18:00 why personal training28:10 investing in the youth33:25 maturing as a father46:40 faith52:45 legacy1:00:40 advice for younger selfFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are back with another local real estate personality as our good friend Casey Samuels is sitting down with us from Fasterhouse Buyer's Club! Working alongside repeat guest Matt Kresko, Casey has made it his mission in life to secure motivated investors the capital needed to purchase the homes they desire to build long term wealth! We'll get into some of his biggest advices, some of the frequent mistakes investors make, as well as how he was saved in 2017 when he turned his life over in his faith to Jesus Christ.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Casey2:25 real estate investing9:25 hard money v private money14:30 finding deals26:19 biggest real estate mistakes29:30 STL men’s group53:20 balancing roles1:00:45 defining success1:04:50 faith1:13:35 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!

In today's episode we are pleased to be joined by EJ Sansone, the president of Sansone Build + Design here in St. Louis! One of six kids and a father of four himself, EJ has been raised in the quintessential STL upbringing - faith, sports, and a healthy respect for community. Not only is the head of a top notch company but he's also spent time as a city alderman in our local area. At this point in life when he's not running his business, his main priority is maximizing time with his family, enjoying seeing his kids become adult right before his eyes.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing EJ5:15 franchise building9:00 utilizing AI20:40 commercial vs residential24:50 being city alderman29:55 healthy ambition37:10 fatherhood44:50 mindset shifts as a father50:33 message for kids1:01:05 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode WE HAVE THE MEATS (pls don't sue us Arby's) because we have Chris Bolyard joining us from Bolyard's Meat & Provisions! Taking the utmost pride in sourcing his products as local as possible to ensure freshness, Chris has made a name for himself in the local STL cuisine/food scene. When he's not running this business he's quite literally running hundreds of miles as a competitive ultramarathon runner or, he's running his family unit as a husband and father of four. Whether you like great food or want to see how a winner balances roles in his life, this one is for you!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Chris/his butcher shop14:15 preparing live meat25:00 is cooking a science or an art?33:40 shopping local35:55 ultramarathons45:50 parenting four kids as a business owner52:20 homeschoolingFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

Today we are without Pat once again but our good friend Remington is filling in as we sit down with Robert Riley, the owner and operator of Coffee Culture in South County! Robert's story begins in souther California as a kid who was deep into the skater/surfer culture native to SoCal. Having come from a family that had no shortage of experience with the corrections system. Having fallen into the same cycle himself, his adult year would see him abusing drugs, alcohol, and spending time in federal prison himself. Upon release, he moved to STL and made an impact on the local communities by introducing narcan to help fight against overdoses and working with our local and state governments to make a real ding in our local epidemic. Now a father, grandfather, and owner of one of the best coffee shops in our local area, we are so proud to call Robert a pillar of our community and we know his story will impact you too!0:00 introducing Robert2:40 moving to STL post fed prison release21:05 different levels of treatment25:45 is addiction more mental or physical31:25 choosing sobriety36:15 starting the coffee shop50:20 opening second location1:02:10 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we have multiple guests on the show! Coming into to speak with us are Dave and Jess Sotelo with Innova Construction and filling in for Pat we have our good friend and multiple time guest Remington Knight! Dave and Jess met around the time of the pandemic when they saw their paths collide in St. Louis. Recognizing the amazing real estate market we have here, they decided to push all their chips into their own construction company and now are the proud owners of dozens of doors in our local area! Through trial and error and the right coaching, they've still yet to lose money on a deal and they give us all the fundamentals of how they've done it here!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Dave, Jess, and Remington (co-host)3:00 real estate10:30 flips14:30 worst deal ever done18:50 mentorship32:10 parenting38:55 teaching work ethic46:25 partnerships56:15 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are back with a duet between our two favorite guys hitting a deep Q&A about the future of our sons and how they grow up, how men rise or fall in a modern world, and how discipline impacts the company you keep as well as the money in your bank account! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!1:30 if your son became you10:05 income v quality of life15:20 modernity v manhood19:40 personal responsibility30:00 success v recognition33:50 bank account and discipline39:40 fatherhood is a leadership test46:20 living on the brink of panic50:35 discipline will cost you your friends59:20 raising men vs boysFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

We are so excited to be bringing back our good friend Rocky Aliberti for his second appearance on the show! One of our top 10 episodes of 2024, he's back to talk about his past experiences working in the local STL music industry, the growth and expansion of Neuage, how he's introducing AI into his business, and of course we get deep in the feels when we discuss being a father and how his relationship with his daughter has grown. We know he'll be back again, but until then this is a personal favorite episode of 2026 and we know you'll love it too! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 musical background6:10 importance of spending time with family15:25 Neuage27:00 introducing AI in the workplace41:30 partnership with 1st Phorm49:00 outgrowing limiting beliefs1:15:55 message for his daughter1:18:20 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are so excited to sit down with Joey Zanaboni, a published author talking with us about his new book STL Sports for Kids as well as a broadcaster for our local STL City MLS team! This episode gets deep into our big town in a little city diving into topics like The Greatest Show on Turf, legendary Blues players that decided to continue their legacies locally after retiring, the chess and bowling hall of fames, and some detail that really taught us something even as lifelong locals!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Joey5:30 book writing process20:00 english literature teacher23:00 sports broadcasting36:00 hallmark moments in career43:25 influences/all time greats1:02:30 underrated STL superstars1:07:55 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to sit down with Josh Sheppard - an Adventure Unknown member who is the head coach/owner and operator of Recalibrate & Gaining Ground Fitness and Performance! Josh made a hard decision to leave the world of teaching understanding that in order to fulfill one's dreams, he'd have to be all in. Now, 2000+ clients later Josh still seeks to educate the people that come to him in pursuit of the best versions of themselves, reminding us physical change without mental/emotional adjustment is only skin deep.Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing Josh12:55 quitting teaching, buying gym15:30 luck vs hard work23:45 health span v lifespan32:30 systems vs motivation40:00 recognizing patterns in clients47:25 coaching men v women52:20 paraidgm shifts1:05:20 marathon running1:13:05 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

In today's episode we are excited to have back on Colin Parr! Colin is a black belt in bjj and one of our favorite instructors from Watson Martial Arts. He joins us today to break down his feelings on the fight game, how he dealt with putting it behind him, his philosophy when diversifying his grappling, meditation, and so much more!Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get!0:00 introducing10:00 missing fighting16:05 advice for potential fighters24:25 fighting and emotions31:30 testosterone37:00 wanting to win vs needing to45:15 long term training50:45 mental toughness52:00 TSGFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders!Check out Normal Brand:https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu