Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp reflect on their two-year journey of podcasting, discussing the lessons learned, the importance of building relationships, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. They explore the growth of their audience, the depth of connections made, and the clarity they…

Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick James and guest Chris Jansen explore the transformative journey of life coaching, particularly for high achievers and perfectionists. Chris shares her personal story of overcoming perfectionism and addiction, emphasizing the importance of community and mindset in recovery. The conve…

Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick Zalk speaks with Jordan, a former pastor turned entrepreneur and laundromat owner. Jordan shares his unique journey, including the challenges he faced in the laundromat business, the lessons learned from his early struggles, and the importance of due diligence. He discusses who shou…

Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp interview Jason Bright and Ian Johnson of Bright Smith Advisors. The conversation covers topics such as entrepreneurship, faith, and the journeys of Jason and Ian. Jason and Ian discuss their mission to help business owners get out of advice silos and provi…

Summary In this conversation, Phil Wilkins shares his journey from being a multi-unit McDonald's owner to becoming the founder of a 360-degree marketing company called BYA Everyday. He discusses the influence of his parents and the challenges they faced, which instilled in him a strong work ethic and determination. Phil also talks about the importa…

Summary In this episode, Nick Zalk and Nick Aufenkamp interview Andrew Reichert, the owner and founder of Birgo, a private equity real estate company. Andrew shares his journey from being a rebellious teenager to a successful entrepreneur and investor. He discusses the importance of mindset shifts, such as moving from a victim mentality to taking a…

Summary Harley and Adrienne Green share their journey of living a digital nomad lifestyle and building a successful real estate business. They started by investing in real estate and leveraging their savings and investments to create financial and time freedom. They transitioned from direct ownership of single-family homes to commercial investments…

Summary Peter Snell shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the influence of his grandfather and father. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing God's calling and finding joy in work. He discusses the qualities of a successful entrepreneur, including resilience, objectivity, and steadfastness. Peter challenges the misconception of passive income…

Summary Whitney Sewell, owner and founder of Life Bridge Capital, shares his journey from military service to real estate syndication and his passion for helping families adopt. He emphasizes the importance of balancing work and family and making intentional decisions to prioritize what truly matters. Surrounding oneself with like-minded individual…

Summary In this conversation, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp interview John Lindsey, the Self Storage Jedi Master, about his experience in the self-storage industry. They discuss how John got involved in the business, the evolution of self-storage as an asset class, and the growth of his brokerage company. John shares insights on the long sales cycl…

Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick Aufenkamp interviews Torrey Dawley, the founder of Sandpaper Studio, a design agency. Torrey shares his insights on the challenges that entrepreneurs face in positioning their businesses and offers advice on how to overcome them. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who you…

Summary In this episode, Travis Watts, Director of Investor Development at Ashcroft Capital, discusses his journey in real estate investing and the opportunities in the current market. He shares his experience transitioning from single-family homes to passive investing in multifamily syndications. Travis emphasizes the importance of education and t…

Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick Zalk interviews Ethan Foulkes, a business owner and entrepreneur. Ethan shares his journey of being drawn into other people's ventures before finally committing to his own entrepreneurial path. He and his business partner, Toby Lucich, founded Magic Button Labs, a venture studio tha…

Summary Ryan Garchar shares his journey of entrepreneurship and multiple business ventures, including running an epoxy floor business, managing a web development and marketing company, and working full-time in cybersecurity. He discusses the importance of taking action and making decisions, even without full understanding, and learning from failure…

Summary Edwin Epperson III shares his journey from the military to becoming a fund manager in real estate. He emphasizes the importance of education, specifically understanding the capital stack and the different markets and asset classes within real estate. He also discusses the mindset required for success, including being comfortable with being …

Summary In this conversation, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp interview Bronson Hill, a real estate investor and author. They discuss Bronson's journey from being a youth pastor to getting into medical device sales and eventually pursuing real estate. Bronson shares his insights on achieving financial freedom and the importance of mindset, continuous…

This week we sit down with Joel Andersen, President of Andersen Construction. Joel offers amazing insight into building a billion-dollar business, putting people first, and radical generosity. He shares fantastic stories about his formative childhood years and the experiences that have shaped him as a leader and entrepreneur. You can learn more abo…

Summary In this episode, Kristi Kandel shares her entrepreneurial journey and her new endeavor in real estate development. She discusses the importance of having clarity and getting feedback from others to refine your ideas. Kristi emphasizes that anyone can get started in real estate development, especially in smaller communities where there are f…

Summary Mark Wadlington shares his journey from college to missionary work to becoming an evangelist and eventually starting his own accounting firm. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and following your passion, even if it means leaving a secure job. Mark also discusses the 80-20 principle and the value of focusing on quality over quanti…

Summary In this conversation, Nick and Nick interview Dave Sorensen, an entrepreneur and investor. Dave shares his journey in starting and running a construction company, as well as his experiences with other ventures. He emphasizes the importance of specializing in a specific aspect of the business to increase profitability and reduce stress. Dave…

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the topic of hustle culture and its impact on success. They explore the definition of hustle culture and its emphasis on grinding and sacrificing to achieve goals. They question whether success can be achieved without following the hustle culture mentality and highlight the importance of balance in life. T…

Summary Joey Patino, a young entrepreneur, shares his journey of building a vertically integrated real estate business in Portland. He discusses the various companies they have, including boutique hotels, a management and cleaning company, a furniture store, a design and staging company, a development company, and a construction side. Joey emphasiz…

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of leverage and how it can be a powerful tool in business. They explore different forms of leverage, including financial leverage, leveraging relationships, and leveraging technology. They also touch on the debate between Dave Ramsey's approach of avoiding debt and Robert Kiyosaki's approach of…

In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, your hosts, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp, delve into the transformative world of real estate investment, entrepreneurial resilience, and lifestyle design with the dynamic Lee Nugent. From humble beginnings on the rugged paths of rural America to establishing a formidable presence in the real estate …

Summary In this episode, Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts share their journey in real estate investing, starting from their corporate jobs to their transition into real estate. They discuss their shift from single-family flipping to multifamily investing and the reasons behind it. They also talk about their recent pivot to mortgage note investing a…

Summary The conversation covers the guest's journey from financial dependence to independence, including lessons learned from his parents, the importance of being defensive with wealth, and the challenges he faced in his teaching career. The guest also shares his experiences with saving money, buying a house, and investing in real estate. Dane Fitc…

Summary Elaine Stageberg shares her journey from childhood poverty to building a successful real estate investment and property management company. She and her husband, Nick, have overcome their challenging backgrounds and used their experiences to fuel their drive for success. Elaine emphasizes the importance of leveraging pain into behavior chang…

Summary Liz Faircloth shares her journey from growing up in a middle-class family to becoming a successful real estate investor and co-founder of an investor community for women. She discusses the importance of selling and the lessons she learned from the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad." Liz emphasizes the misconception of measuring success by the number …

Join Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp as they connect with Tyler Young, Founder and CEO of VersiTech (Tonic POS & BOLD Integrated Payments). The guys had a ton of fun diving into Tyler's story of how he got into entrepreneurship, the connections that led him into the world of Point of Sale systems, and the lessons he's learned as he's grown from a small…

In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, your hosts, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp, dive deep into the world of real estate investment, philanthropy, and life beyond the conventional 9-to-5 with real estate investor and former missionary, Brian Tibbs. From living on less than minimum wage to building a substantial real estate portfolio, Bri…

According to ChatGPT: In this enlightening episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp delve deep into the essence of abundance, challenging the conventional hustle culture and redefining success beyond financial achievements. They introduce the "Five F's" of Abundant Journey—Fitness, Family, Faith, Finance, and Fut…

Welcome back to the Abundant Journey Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to welcome back Whitney Elkins-Hutten, one of our top five most downloaded guests, for a wealth of insights you won't want to miss. Join your hosts, Nick Zalk and Nick Aufenkamp, as we laugh, learn, and unlock the secrets to building and protecting generational wealth with Whit…

Toby Lucich is a serial entrepreneur best known for his success as the cofounder of Return Leverage and work as the founder and COO of his newest company, Magic Button Labs. Toby is a change management expert and has consulted for some of the world's largest companies, including Nike and Starbucks. What we love best about Toby is his down-to-earth …

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to have Jonah Hall, a visionary entrepreneur from Texas, share his remarkable story of creating SmartLock Self Storage. Dive into Jonah's world as he reveals how he transformed a challenging market into a thriving business in 2020, illustrating the power…

Strap in for a high-energy episode of The Abundant Journey Podcast! Hosts Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp dive deep with Kylan Johnson, a creative soul and, along with his wife, the proprietor of 'Brecky Breck', a highly successful YouTube channel. From his early grind selling Bowflex to pioneering a YouTube channel for kids while touring the nation, K…

Welcome back to the Abundant Journey Podcast, folks! Kicking off 2024 with a bang, we've got a powerhouse guest, Casper Bahlmann. From enduring the rigors of professional athletics to diving headfirst into the self-storage investment realm, Casper's story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we delve into Casper's early hustle - starting…

Happy New Year, all! In this episode, Nick & Nick share the most valuable lessons they learned and insights they gained while hosting the podcast in 2023. Tune in and, afterwards, let the guys know what you think by getting in touch at abundantjourney.netBy Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp

In this very special 50th episode and final interview of the year, we share with you priceless wisdom from Dave Ederer. Dave has far too many accomplishments and successes throughout his career of 40+ years in which he has acquired well over 30 businesses. As you'd hope from an interview like this, Dave shares some of the most practical advice he h…

Summary: In this episode, Nick reflects on a previous episode with Mike Welsh, the owner and founder of Sky Candy Studios. He highlights the theme of overcoming anxiety and fear in entrepreneurship and shares Mike's journey of going all-in on his business. Nick emphasizes the importance of courage and betting on oneself, as well as the need to prep…

Episode Description: In this captivating episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, hosts Nick Zalk and Nick Aufenkamp sit down with the remarkably versatile entrepreneur, Joey Lawrence, hailing from Yakima, Washington. Joey takes us through his extraordinary journey, beginning as a competitive gymnast, transitioning into scuba diving, and finally, b…

Takeaways from our time with Joette Trinh. If you missed the full interview with Joette, be sure to check out Ep. 45! Also, check out AbundantJourney.net and leave the pod a review!By Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp

Join us on the Abundant Journey Podcast as we explore the inspiring entrepreneurial story of Michael Welsh, the founder of Sky Candy Studios. In this engaging episode, our hosts Nick James and Nick Offenkamp delve into Welsh’s remarkable transition from the Army National Guard to becoming a trailblazer in the drone videography industry. Discover ho…

In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, we sit down with Joette Trinh, a real estate attorney whose life story is as inspiring as it is unique. From closing a real estate deal while in labor to navigating the complexities of law school, Joette's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Raised by a single mother, she overcame financial hards…

David Decker joined Extra Space Storage in 2004, the year they went public. From there, he spent 13 years helping them grow exponentially as Director of Operations. After 13 years of learning from within one of the largest companies in the self-storage industry, David decided to take the leap and begin his own self-directed investments into the sel…

Hunter Sprague is a true Renaissance Man. He's a graphic designer, storyteller, and musician. He is also a coach and thought leader in the areas of fitness, masculinity, and leadership. After spending several years serving a local church in full-time ministry, Hunter is going all-in on 'Monolith,' his personalized coaching program aimed at helping …

Galena Berkompas is best known through her Instagram profile, @MicroFlowerFarm, where she documents the transformation of her 1/2 acre residential property into an unbelievably beautiful (and profitable) flower farm! In this episode, Galena shares much of her story: - How a formative trip to England inspired her to start gardening - Where her entre…

Join us as we sit down with Ryan Layton, a self-storage investor and broker, with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate! Ryan explains the ins-and-outs of self-storage, how to get started, what to watch out for, and why now is a great time to get into the asset. After the show, connect with Ryan and his team at areanw.com! Also, mak…

Having Chef Yia Vang join us for this week's episode was a ton of fun! You may already be familiar with Yia from Netflix's Iron Chef, the cover of Bon Appétit magazine, one of the many 'Best Restaurant' awards he has received, or by dining at one of his Union Hmong Kitchen locations. You may be less familiar with Yia's story and the inspiring journ…

This week, we were honored to be joined by the incredible Whitney Elkins-Hutten! Whitney is a prolific real estate investor; the founder of Ash Wealth, where she teaches how to win the multigenerational wealth game through her Investor Accelerator program; and the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com. Despite her remarkable succes…

We had an awesome time talking with Tyson Cross this week. Tyson has a broad range of interests and experience in real estate investing, but he has been particularly focused in mobile home park investing. In this episode, Tyson shares: How he got into real estate investing. Some of the practical lessons he's learned & advice for beginner investors.…