Episodes
EP81 One House a Year: Derek Vander Veen's Slow-and-Steady Rental Game
What happens when small-town work ethic meets big-city finance? In this insightful episode, Neil Timmins chats with Derek Vander Veen—a commercial finance prof...
EP80 From Coaching Recruits to Closing Deals: Jared Hottle’s Journey in Iowa Real Estate
What do football coaching and real estate have in common? For Jared Hottle, everything. In this inspiring episode, Neil Timmins sits down with Jared—a former c...
EP79 From Spec Homes to Saving Landmarks: Mark Hildreth’s Construction Journey
What happens when a residential carpenter discovers a passion for restoring the past? In this episode, we sit down with Mark Hildreth, a seasoned contractor wh...
EP78 From Preacher’s Kid to Property Pro: Dave Faris on Faith, Flips & Financial Freedom
How does a preacher’s son go from painting houses and analyzing startups to building a thriving real estate investment business? In this episode, Dave Ferris s...
EP77 Real Estate, Restaurants, and the Power of Partnerships: The Story of Todd Millang
What does a Gyro stand, a vineyard, a bar, and a multimillion-dollar portfolio have in common? They’re all chapters in Todd Millang’s real estate story. In thi...
EP76 From Farming to Finance to Real Estate: Ryan Hoover’s Journey to Intentional Success
What do a gym whistle, short-term rentals, and house hacking have in common? For Ryan Hoover—broker, investor, and all-around real estate enthusiast—they’re al...
EP75 Shaping Des Moines: Gerry Neugent on Real Estate, Development, and Leadership
What happens when a trusted real estate attorney takes the reins of one of Des Moines’ most influential development firms? You get Gerry Neugent—visionary lead...
EP74 The Power of Group Investing: Chad Daniel on Building Wealth Through Real Estate
What do you get when an agricultural engineer mixes hustle, strategy, and a bit of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” wisdom? Chad Daniel. From a small-town Iowa upbringing t...
EP73 Scaling Wealth Through Owner Financing: Brian Audia’s Unique Investing Playbook
What happens when a successful roofing entrepreneur from Canada dives headfirst into the U.S. real estate market? Brian Audia is living that answer. In this ep...