Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: Ryan is joined by Adele Crotty and Tony Lewandowski of Penny and Pearl Productions at CAM Erie to discuss their new original murder mystery onboard the Victorian Princess. We also discuss the return of Tethered, and our favorite new segment, Ryan reads Reddit stories!…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... Stars of the current production of Newsies at the Erie Playhouse, Anthony Nunez and Dylan Vergotz, join Ryan at CAM Erie! Listen for FREE on www.spotlight814/podcast or on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you get your pods! We discuss how Anthony and Dylan got th…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... Jersey Boys stars Corrina Del Greco (Mary Delgado) and Nathan Irwin (Tommy DeVito) join Ryan (Joe Pesci) at CAM Erie to discuss the highly anticipated Academy Theatre production, running through August 4! It's Tommy Time! It took us 31 whole minutes to have to use t…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... Guys and Dolls stars, Leah Johnson and Rachel Freenock, join Ryan at CAM Erie to discuss the highly anticipated Erie Playhouse production, running through June 30! Listen for FREE on www.spotlight814/podcast or on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you get your pod…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... We are joined at CAM Erie by the star of Marsha Norman's 'Getting Out,' Ashley Meyer! We do a deep-dive into the show, currently running at PACA until June 16! It's a heavy, and important story that you don't want to miss! Ryan and Brenna GUSH over Dramashop's produ…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... We are live on location at PACA's 2024-2025 Season Reveal Party! Betsy Butoryak sits down with us briefly to discuss PACA's upcoming production, Getting Out, by Marsha Norman, opening next weekend. Ryan sits down with JD Mizakowski to talk about the exciting and amb…

Send us a Text Message. On this very special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... Shrek on Tour's leading man, Nicholas Hambruch, joins Brenna to discuss the production, his background, and some valuable advice for young actors ahead of the show's stint at the Warner Theatre on May 14-15! Special thanks to Broadway in Erie for …

Send us a Text Message. This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast Dramashop's Anna McJunkin and Hannah Richardson join Ryan and Brenna in the beautiful, brand-new studio space at CAM Erie. We discuss the recent Originals Festival, the exciting upcoming production of Alice By Heart, and the future of Dramashop as they look to find a n…

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…

Send us a Text Message. 🎭✨ Dive into the World of Theater with the busiest family in America, the Kress Family! ✨🎭 👨‍👦‍👦 Join us on Spotlight 814 as we sit down with the father-son theater duo, Cavin and Richard Kress! 📚 Cavin steps into the shoes of Greg Heffley in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" the musical – running May 10-19 at the Erie Playhouse. A sto…

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…

Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Spotlight 814: Stomp's Madeline Jafari 🎙️ 🎭 Stomp's Madeline Jafari joins Ryan Dawley for a captivating conversation about life as a professional dancer on tour! 🩰 They discuss the unique and untraditional nature of the renowned show, Stomp, coming to Erie's historic Warner Theatre on April 23-24 with Broadway in Erie! Ma…

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 …

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: - A hilarious exchange over ingeniously re-imagined movie titles used by Church of the Rock, for their infamous Easter musicals, including The Princess Bride of Christ and Joy Story! - Get ready for our Patreon exclusive reaction show on Easter Sunday, as a spectacle …

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…

Send us a Text Message. This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: 🎭 Spotlight on Luke Scribner from PACA's production of A Long Day's Journey Into Night! 🦶 Luke is currently stepping into the role of Edmund Tyrone in the Eugene O'Neill masterpiece, directed by Josh Daniel at PACA. 🎧 Learn how Luke gets into character, including his …

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…

Send us a Text Message. This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: 🎤 Special Guest Alert: Brett Johnson Joins Us! We’re thrilled to welcome Brett Johnson, the artistic director of Mercyhurst Institute for Performing Arts and Culture, to the studio. Learn about the intricacies of balancing theater productions with academics and get an…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast Ryan and Brenna are wingin’ it in the studio, with brand-new microphones! We sound crisp as hell, y’all. Listen for free on our website: https://spotlight814.com/podcast Or on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you listen to your pods! We discuss Gannon University Sch…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: 🎙️ The Artistic Pulse of PACA with Betsy Butoryak and Mark Tanenbaum Betsy and Mark discuss the enchantment of Same Time Next Year, PACA's Valentine's Day Fundraiser production, starring Ken Brundage and Adele Crotty, and how it transcends the test of time since its 1…

Send us a Text Message. On this special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast We are excited to bring you exclusive content from our recent episode featuring Rainey Treviño, the star of the national tour of Annie. Rainey shared insightful details about her journey to becoming Annie, the challenges she faces on the road, and her fav…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast Join hosts Ryan Dawley and Brenna Thummler, as they are joined by Camellia Fazzalari from PACA's Weird Romance, Chris Pedersen from the Academy Theatre's Anastasia, and Jordan B Wolfe from the Erie Playhouse's Tootsie! Camellia Fazzalari talks us through the dual acts …

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…

Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of Spotlight 814: Join host Ryan Dawley as he delves into the world of community theater with guests Mitchell King and Keyera Zarembinski from Meadville Community Theatre's production of A Doll's House. Get an insider's look into the rehearsal process, the relevance of the show's themes, and other exci…

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…

Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast: Ryan and Brenna are joined in studio by the GM of Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, Kristy Moore! Kristy tells us all about the 2024 season at Barrow, including the main stage, Off-Barrow, and youth theatre! Werner Books Coffee Break! We discuss Ryan's new obsession w…

Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: We sit down with Pennsylvania native, Andrew Scoggin, who is currently playing Corny Collins in the National Tour of Hairspray, coming to Erie's historic Warner Theatre on January 10-11! Special thanks to Broadway in Erie for making this interview possib…

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…