Abundant Journey Podcast

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 quantity in business. His experience working in his fa...

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 also discusses the value of learning from mentors...

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. The hosts share their own definition of success,...

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 emphasizes the importance of culture in their business,...

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 leveraging debt to build wealth. The hosts emphas...

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 market, Lee unfolds the blueprint of leveraging re...

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 and the benefits of this asset class. The importa...

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 Fitch shares his early real estate ventures, includi...

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 change and making intentional choices to create a bette...

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 of doors owned and highlights the need for focus a...

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 business to running a company of over...

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, Brian shares the secrets and strategies that anyone c...

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 Future—highlighting a holistic approach to living a f...

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 Whitney. Hot off the press, Whitney shares details abo...

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 and approachable nature. Both us Nicks have been...

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 of an abundance and growth mindset. In this episo...

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, Kylan's story is a playbook of determination...

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 work at 13 in a butcher shop, his dreams of join...

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.net

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 has for business owners and entrepreneurs. But Dave...

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 prepare for success. He encourages listeners to believ...

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, brewing his unique vision for a surf park. Key High...

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!

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 how Welsh leveraged his early struggles and a pivota...

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 hardships and carved a niche for herself in the real es...