AUR Podcast: Recent Episodes
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AUR Podcast are my conversations with entrepreneurs, veterans and influencers to give advice or share stories of the good and bad times to help show the world that anything is possible when you believe in yourself.
Lucas Thomas is an entrepreneur and real estate investor. After working in the private sector for many years, he decided to do what all entrepreneurs do, bet on himself. He has gone on to help many clients learn to invest in real estate and enjoy the success of retiring when you want to, sounds good huh. Enjoy the episode!
Today we are in for a treat and have the pleasure to speak with author G.S. Gerry. Have you sold a home or bought a home? I am sure you have all heard crazy stories about the process, but I assure you that you have not heard anything yet. His book Meth, Murder and Amazon is the story of his family selling a home and all the misadventures his realtors took them through. The book is a great read and is one that will have you scratching your head and laughing at the same time. Enjoy today's episode and get your copy today!
Today we have the pleasure to speak to one of the upcoming and rising influencers in the NFT community. If you are a creative mind and looking for someone to help guide you into this amazing community of artists, Regina with Everyday Sheroe is the only choice. From her experience in the fast paced and extremely competitive environment of make up products, she has used here extensive knowledge and skills for marketing have led her to create an amazing family of rising artists in the NFT space. I really enjoyed learning about this community and hope you all will enjoy listening just as much!
Veterans and First Responders, this is the episode for you! There is no better day to release an episode dedicated to helping heal and support our brothers and sisters in arms and today we have the honor and pleasure to speak with William Branum, founder of Naked Warrior Recovery, an amazing supplier of CBD products designed to help with the many issues the we all face as a result of our service to the country and community. Please enjoys Williams story and why he decided to jump in and offer the best and highest quality products on the market for our veterans, as is said on his shirt "Get Naked"! Happy Independence Day everyone.
Are you a busy professional, small business owner, executive or even an entrepreneur? What do all of these people have in common you ask? They all seem to have the excuse (yes that includes me as well) that they have no time for anything. When you are starting, running for trying to take a business or your career to the next level, you seem to forget about the most important component to your success, YOU! Today I am excited to speak with Lanell Beckles, co-founder and trainer at Occams Fitness. Lanell's program is just what you are looking for, a team of people that are invested in you to help you live healthier and get the results that have eluded you in the past. C'mon, who cannot do 2 workouts a week for a total of 30 minutes? They really leave not excuses for you and I hope that you all take away as much from this episode as I have and join the 28 day challenge offered at the end. All you have to lose is the weight, am I right?
Have you ever wanted to be a game changer or the driving force behind a revolution in your own industry. The truth is everyone has ideas, we all have thought of something and did not act on it. Then, we see what we thought of and there is instant regret for not going all in. Today we get to talk with someone that did go all in and make the decision to be the trendsetter and driving force to revolutionize her industry. Today we are honored and excited to speak with Mary Harcourt, owner and founder of Cosmo Glo. Mary took the gift of time that was delivered to her during COVID to make a change and bet on herself and her idea of a light that would take the eyelash industry to the next level. I hope you all enjoy our conversation today and see that all it takes is an idea, and overall believing in yourself and great things can happen. Enjoy the show everyone!
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the talented and amazing Artricia Floyd. She is an up and coming agent in the Houston Texas real estate industry and has grown to be one of the best and brightest the city has to offer. She comes from a background in the hospitality industry, which helps her to deliver the highest level of service to her clients. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, Artricia is definitely your go to agent. Enjoy today's episode.
Today we get to talk once again to the talented and motivated Matt Duhon. Matt is an entrepreneur and all around interesting man to talk with. If you ever want to be motivated, one conversation with Matt will have you ready to take on the world. Enjoy the episode!
Today I have the distinct honor and pleasure to talk to Jake Hare and he is an example of what perseverance and determination really is. Jake has experienced homelessness and fear of failure. Although these obstacles stood in his way, he pushed forward and did what a lot of people with they would have, believed in himself. He is now a successful entrepreneur and mentor to many that are just starting on their journey towards entrepreneurship. Enjoy today's episode, it just might make you want to put your chips all in on YOU.
Today's episode was a fun one, we talked with Brandon Leibowitz of SEO Optimizers. How to you move up in the rankings on search engines? How can I be found more consistently than the competition? Well today Brandon breaks it down for the AUR listeners, if you need help with being found online, this is the episode for you!
I have the absolute honor and pleasure to share with the AUR audience, my conversation with one of the most interesting and inspiring person I have ever met. Today I am presenting to you guys the amazing Terry Tucker. Terry is a veteran SWAT Law Enforcement Officer and current cancer fighter. Terry's story and outlook on adversity is one that shows everyone out there that no matter what life brings your way, there is always hope and a reason to be thankful for what you have been given in this short life. Terry is also an author of a great book, "Sustainable Excellence" that can be purchased on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS. Enjoy today's episode with the great Terry Tucker.
Today was a great time and fun episode. We have the pleasure of speaking with the amazing and talented Christina McAfoose. Christina is a mortgage originator for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and is the in house lender for United Real Estate brokerage in Houston, TX. Christina is the ultimate professional and has an extensive background in the real estate industry. She has construction experience with allows for her to guide her clients in the right direction through the entire process of purchasing a home. Christina is your go to lender for mortgage needs. Christina gets results and you will be glad you called her. Enjoy today's episode.
Army Veteran and advocate for our nations service member, today I have the hone and pleasure to speak with the humble and amazing Ty Cobb. Ty served his country in the US Army and is not serving still through his efforts in many organizations to include the Veterans Of Foriegn Wars. It was a pleasure to get to know Ty and I know you will enjoy this episode!
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with one of my brothers and dear friends from my service in the Navy. Raul Menendez is a recently retired Senior Chief Petty Officer and working with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage to help veterans use their benefits to purchase homes. It was a honor and privilege to talk about our time coming up in Navy Recruiting and tell stories from our past. Raul is a leader, mentor and all around humble and honorable man. I hope you enjoy listening as much I enjoyed talking with him. #navychiefnavypride
Today I have the pleasure of speaking to the amazing and talented David Broddy. David is a member of the United States Navy and on the tail end of serving our country. Upon his retirement he is moving on to continue his masterful art of mentorship and leadership development. David is an extraordinary individual and it was my great pleasure to speak with him, this is one show I am sure you will all enjoy.
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Sherri Smith, a veteran of the U.S. Army where she learned valuable skills in the legal profession. She also has a background in the insurance industry and court reporting. Sherri is an up and coming realtor in the Baltimore MD area and is passionate about helping her clients find the best home for their needs and negotiating to help them get the best deal possible. If you are looking to purchase a home in Baltimore, Sherri should be on your list to call! Enjoy todays episode.
Today it is a pleasure for me to speak with Patrick Reynolds. Patrick is a former member of business development for the fitness industry and has taken that knowledge to build an amazing business at Compass in Washington D.C. Patrick is a veteran advocate and one of the most professional and focused real estate agents that I have had the pleasure of working with. Enjoy today's episode!
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with once again with Byron Brown, a Navy and Air Force veteran. Byron is our first returning guest for another episode and just like the first time we spoke, he delivered another conversation filled with insight and motivation. Please enjoy our conversation with the founder of the B Brown Group, Byron Brown.
Today it is our distinct pleasure to speak with the talented and amazing Cyndi Lawrence. She owns her own insurance agency in the Houston, TX. area and is a wealth of knowledge and has a passion for our military veterans. Her son is currently serving in the Army National Guard and we are honored to have talked with her today. If you have any insurance needs, The Lawrence Agency is the place to go in Houston, TX!
The continuation of our friend and brother Mike Powell. Enjoy the rest of the conversation!
You ever talked to someone you have not seen in a while and you fall right back into things as if you saw each other yesterday? Well today on the AUR podcast I had the pleasure of catching up with my great friend Mike Powell. Mike is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and former submariner. Today we dive deep into part on of a podcast to prep all you salty dawgs for the inevitable retirement and share stories of times served together. I hope you enjoy today's episode!
Today we have the absolute pleasure of talking with Century 21 Moves Real Estate Agent Kayla Dock. Kayla is not only an amazing realtor, she is also a proud Navy Veteran. Kayla serves the Sheboygan, WI. market and is your go to professional if you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, she is your answer. I really enjoyed getting to know Kayla and understanding her reasons for becoming a realtor and her passion to help the community. Enjoy todays episode!
Today we are bringing to you the remarkable Gilbert Castillo! He is a recently retired Senior Chief Petty Officer and on his way to great things on his post career adventure. Residing in the Houston TX area, Gil is going to be a part of a team that advocates for military veterans and helps them to understand and use VA Home Loan benefits. He is going to be a superstar and I was honored to speak with him, enjoy today's episode.
On today’s podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with Ren Caldwell out of Oklahoma City. Ren is an aspiring agent in the Oklahoma City, OK marketplace and has recently attained his broker license and has plans to expand his current brokerage with his own locaiton. Ren is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and born and raised in OKC. If you are looking for an expert on the OKC market, Ren and his team are your go to source for all that is buying, selling and investing in the real estate market in Oklahoma City, enjoy today’s episode.
Today we have the distinct pleasure to speak to the newest member of the Anchor Up team, Radhika Hingoranee. Radhika is an exceptional real estate agent and she takes great pride in delivering the highest level of customer service to her clients. She has a lifetime of experience and has done many things in her professional career to include accounting and teaching children. She has a history of military service in her family and we are excited for her to join the Anchor Up team. Enjoy today’s episode!
Entertainer, coach, mentor, and go to guy. These are a few of the descriptions of our guest today. Scott Blake is a multi talented man and inspires those around him. He has a passion for helping others and to bring out the best in people and help them realize their potential. He is a decorated Navy Veteran and retired Chief Petty Officer. I had the distinct honor and privilege to serve alongside Scott and have learned many lessons on humility and how to be the best I can be every day. Scott is a great friend and I know you will enjoy my talk with him today.
Meet Stacy Johnson, Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Signature in Katy, TX. Stacy has a background in the recruiting industry where she has helped many professionals find work in the accounting field. She made the plunge into Real Estate in 2019 and hit the ground running. Her focus is on customer service and delivering a top notch experience to her clients throughout the buying and selling process of their homes. As the spouse of a first responder, Stacy has an admiration for the sacrifice and dedication to serve the community and she keeps extends this same commitment to her clients. She is a professional and one of the best agents to work with in the Houston, TX area. Enjoy our conversation!
On today’s episode, we have the distinct pleasure to speak with David Blade. David and I served together in the US Navy and finished our careers in Houston at Navy Recruiting District Houston. David has many skill sets and has taken his talent for attention to detail and service to provide inspection services to consumers that are looking to purchase homes. David’s company Anchored Inspections is local to Houston, TX and he is ready to service all of your needs when it comes to inspections and ensuring you have the most complete picture of the property that you and your family are looking to purchase. Enjoy the episode!
Today we are talking with Bryon Brown of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. Bryon is a member of the VA lending team and is helping to lead the charge of educating our Veterans on their VA Home Loan benefits and helping them to close on homes across the United States. Byron is a Veteran of the US Air Force and US Navy, and brings his knowledge from service to help educate and assist our veterans. Byron also is an advocate for his local communities and believes in service over self, enjoy today’s show.
Today we are very excited to speak with our guest Sam Preis. Sam is a mortgage lender, leader, teacher, mentor and above all, he is part of then engine that allows for Mutual Of Omaha’s VA team to help Veterans both on active duty and separated utilize their hard earned benefits to purchase homes. Sam is originally from Israel and has lived in the United States most of his life. He has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years and still enjoys the excitement of helping people today just as he did back when the only way to contact people was to open the phone book and call names. Same is an inspiration for me in the mortgage industry and it was a pleasure speaking with him today we hope you all enjoy the conversation as well.
Today our guest is one to listen to. Not only is he passionate about helping others and talking through how to be the best at what you are doing (in our case, helping Veterans and Active service members use VA Home Loan Benefits), but he has the drive and will for success as if he just started doing the job yesterday. It is my great pleasure to speak with Tim Burnham today about everything from go cart racing to leadership and anything in between. Tim is a USMC Veteran and currently leads a team of loan officers with a mission to educate and help any and everyone from military service that has earned the right to use VA Loans for their homes and end the unacceptable practice of steering veterans from one of the greatest benefits they earned in service to our country. Sit back and enjoy the show!
It is truly our pleasure to speak with Whitney Schmidt of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage today. She is an experienced loan originator and has found her space to help families across this great country purchase homes. Whitney is unique in the mortgage lending arena, she goes above and beyond to assist her clients that needs assistance in building their credit to make home ownership a reality. Today we got the chance to speak with her and get great insight to her passion for helping people no matter how long it takes. She is a true professional and her clients are lucky to have found her! Enjoy the episode.
Meet Sean Ellis, not only is he a veteran of the United States Army and the 10th Mountain Division, but he also dedicates all of his time and effort towards supporting our military veterans. Sean has a background in HR for corporate America and he is currently serving as the VFW Post 2427 Commander located in Tomball, TX.
Today we are talking to the man behind the scenes of the Mutual of Omaha Mortgage VA lending team. Matt is and accomplished entrepreneur and has seen and done many things over his career. He is definitely a business professional that is not afraid of taking chances and has an interesting opinion on many topic across multiple different subjects.
Today we are talking with David Smith with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and the all VA team. A few of these organizations include the VFW, American Legion and the USO. They also place an on education of real estate agents across the United States on how to better service and assist their clients using VA benefits to purchase a home. Through his personal efforts, more than 21,000 realtors have been trained by his VAloan.org certification program.