Happy with Money Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Kyle Reedstrom, a real estate entrepreneur with a passion for building wealth through passive income. In this episode, Kyle shares his incredible journey from being an engineer to creating a thriving real estate empire.
Learn more about Kyle on his
LinkedIn Page: Kyle Reedstrom | LinkedIn
At his company: Midwest Invest Realty Group
Or on his podcast: The Passive 25k
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:46 - The Real Estate Journey 05:47 - Achievements and Lessons 12:43 - The Power of a Vivid Vision 16:13 - A Moment of Realization and Unity 28:36 - The Purpose of Business / Funding Your Perfect Life 33:00 - A Journey of Love and Growth 40:57 - Humility, Mistakes, and Profitable Futures
From his rural upbringing in North Dakota to navigating the dot-com era and working at Microsoft, Alex's path led him to found Pedigree. Discover how his experience in the import business for pharmaceutical ingredients inspired him to create a transparent supply chain solution. Tune in to explore Alex's entrepreneurial insights and his vision for connecting everyday objects to the internet. This episode is a testament to seizing opportunities and embracing change in the ever-evolving tech industry.
Learn more about Alex on his LinkedIn page
On this episode Tom dives into the inspiring life story of Mike Gjesdahl, an accomplished lawyer who started from a small town in Fargo, North Dakota and went on to make a significant impact in the field of law. Tom and Mike explore the early years of their career, working on groundbreaking cases during the AIDS epidemic, and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how Mike’s experiences shaped his compassionate approach to practicing law and his commitment to mentoring the next generation of lawyers. Mike’s episode is filled with resilience, dedication, and the power of investing in oneself for long-term success.
Learn more about Mike and his business at gjesdahllaw.com.
Tom and Max talk about their family business. How they have taken their opportunity and killed it! Growing their business with new and innovating ways to best server their clients, which they both agree is THE most important part, above all else.
In this episode Tom and Jim talk about work - life balance being difficult, and Jim does it all while owning multiple businesses. How did Jim get here and how does he manage? We'll let him tell you!
On this week's episode, Tom and DJ sit down to talk about business, entrepreneurship and the real reason why DJ puts his personal phone number on his business card.
Find DJ Colter on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/djcolter
On this week's episode Tom and Patrick discuss the challenge of finding the right path after highschool. Finding fulfilling work can take time, but Patrick and his team are providing a solution to this problem through his company Gold Path Solutions which connects North Dakota's young professionals to life long careers.
On this week's episode, Tom and Jay talk about video marketing and its' role in today's economy. Jay started Off Color Media, a high quality video production company focused on producing media that motivates and moves brands forward. Passionate about paving a new way forward in the industry, Jay and his team continue to innovate to bring the best work to local brands like Sandy's donuts all the way up to multinational brands like Toyota.
Website: https://offcolormedia.com/
Follow Jay on LinkedIn: Jay Evans
On this week's episode, Tom and John sit down to talk about economic development and how it drives a city and an economy forward. John work's on bringing in new money to our city while the chamber works on keeping it here.
On this week's episode, Tom and Jenny sit down to talk about the trip that was worth it all. From starting a career in writing, to moving to South America, to starting her own business, to living in Boze Angeles. Jenny sheds light on the influence all this adventure chasing has had on her role in energizing StartUps and supporting Founders in the local community.
On this week's episode Tom and Emma sit down to talk about the power of telling our own story. Whether it be in the Midwest or at a StartUp, Emma talks about the ways she champions and cheers on the local community in a positive direction.
This week, Tom sits down with marketing strategist Evan Engler to talk about starting a career in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, the move from working in finance to digital marketing, and life experiences along the way.
"It's crazy to see how much you learn doing something on your own rather than doing it for someone else."
Follow Evan Engler at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-engler-02aa77183/
Tom sits down with International Finance Expert, David Haukaas. In this week's episode David talks about how the financial system works and making the move from North Dakota to Abu Dhabi back to North Dakota to become a startup founder at Stax.
Follow David on LinkedIn @David Haukaas
On this week's episode Tom sits down with Jimmy Slagle to continue the conversation on GenerAi and the future of AI, as well as life and entrepreneurship.
In this week's episode Tom and Tanner Palm sit down and talk about making the pivot from working in a corporate setting to starting a tech company.
Entrepreneur and founder of many things, Heather McDougall, joins us on the Happy w/ Money podcast to talk money, currency, quantum physics and how it all connects and has played a vital part in her relationship with money. She defines positivity and shares her fascinating story of overcoming obstacles and finding success.
In this episode Tom and Ben reminisce on the beginning of the Happy with Money Podcast and where it has gotten them today. They also talk about Ben journey as he begins the next chapter of his life and career in Flagstaff Arizona.Â
In this episode, Dan and Tom talk about Dan's band, his biggest money mistake, and growing up in the same town....
In this episode, Tom and Paola talk about the window cleaning business, credit cars, and her early childhood adversity....
In this episode Tom and Grover talk about their long friendship, working for the Boy Scouts of America, and persevering through a tough childhood...
In this episode Tom and Noah talk about Noah's investing woes, collegiate sports, and growing up on the north side...
In this episode Tom and Jacob talk about Jacob's new hobby, his job title and the stark contrast of his field of work....
In this episode, Rob and Tom talk about Rob's obsession with books, his music background, and his extensive career in sales.Â
In this episode Tom and his sister, Carly talk about student loans, becoming a lawyer, and the way they were raised.Â
In this episode, Tom and Kay talk about what it's like making the transition to full-time podcaster, childhood dreams turned reality, being genuine, and much more... Kay is the host of the Fit, Fabulous Life Podcast find out more at https://linktr.ee/fargofitfriend?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=7e6f10cc-aef6-4c98-aa13-7b674c7dd06b
In this episode, Victor and Tom talk about Victor's path to becoming a lawyer, moving to the bay area, creating goals, and his new hobby... Victor Liang is a Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP, all views are his own.Â
In this episode Tom and Ashley talk about their 20+ year-long friendship, Ashley's financial wins (and losses), and Ashley's heartfelt story involving her daughter.
In this episode, Tom and Gabe talk about the supply chain, benefits of being married and about Gabe's company Rocket Shipping.
In this episode, Tom and Mike talk about Mike's money management skills, having the right mindset, and they elaborate on the importance of curiosity.....
In this episode, Tom and Simon talk about Simon's transition to working/ living in California. They touch on Simon's involvement in producing TV shows and Simon gives the listeners some insight on the difference between the Midwest and the LA area. Lights, Camera, Podcast!!
Dana shares her beginnings and how she got to where she is today. From Capitol Hill to small town Kansas, Dana has seen it all. Dana also hosts her own podcast check it out at https://www.nationalgrassrootsmedia.com/shows/the-rural-leaders-podcast/
In this episode Josh and Tom talk about the struggles of starting a business, getting momentum, and they drop a few dad jokes...Â
In this episode, Tom and Craig Talk about Craig's 30+ year career, the impact of teaching thousands of kids, and Craig's beginnings before becoming a teacher.Â
In this episode, Tom and Stephen Glasser talk about creating wins, building habits, and finding contentment.
Bryce Nelson sits down with Tom Stadum to talk about positioning yourself in a prospering company and the importance of facing the truth.Â
Megan and Tom talk about what its like being a woman in today's working environment, and how that played into her having her first two kids.Â
Nick and Tom dive into Nick’s history being part of fast growing tech companies with topics including preparation, commitment, adaptation, and acting fast as they explore the similarities of startups, entrepreneurship and accidentally chopping off a finger in the remote wilderness.
In this episode, Carissa talks about her beginnings of living in Thailand as a child-- how mentors helped her create a mindset that precipitates success.Â
Jared shares about his entrepreneurship spirit—how he leveraged his skills and resources and made countless sacrifices to get ahead in his career.
In this episode, Tom and Kurt discuss how to follow big career dreams, how to make mistakes along the way, and to surround yourself around people that want to see you succeed.
Tom and Dan discuss how to manage your relationship with money by analyzing habits and practical ways to overcome the roadblocks that keep you from financial happiness.