Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp

Abundant Journey Podcast

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The Abundant Journey Podcast is dedicated to discovering, distilling, and generously sharing the best lessons and wisdom in entrepreneurship and investing for everyone desiring to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Author

Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp

Category

Business

Podcast website

abundantjourney.net

Latest episode

Feb 25, 2025

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Episodes

David Decker Shares His Secrets to Success in Self Storage & Life | Ep. 44 20.11.2023

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 self-storage space. Most recently, he's been leading...

Hunter Sprague Is All-In On Coaching & Solopreneurship with Monolith | Ep.43 13.11.2023

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 Christian men live up to their potential in stren...

Galena Berkompas Is Literally Growing A Profitable Business with Her Incredible Micro Flower Farm | Ep. 42 06.11.2023

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 entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic were first devel...

A Self Storage Deep Dive with Ryan Layton | Ep. 41 30.10.2023

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, make sure you've subscribed to the pod and left a re...

Chef Yia Vang Is Redefining Success as a Restauranteur | Ep. 40 23.10.2023

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 journey that's led to his successes as a chef and resta...

Whitney Elkins-Hutten on Winning the Wealth Game | Ep. 39 16.10.2023

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 success, Whitney is highly relatable, and her passion...

Tyson Cross’s Refreshingly Honest Take on Real Estate Investing | Ep. 38 09.10.2023

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. Thoughts on the state of the mobile home park...

Christian Osgood’s Blueprint for Success in Multifamily Investing | Ep. 37 02.10.2023

🌟 Episode Highlights: Mastering the Multifamily Real Estate Market Overcoming the Fear of Money The Essence of Generosity & Faith in Business 📝 Description: Tune in for an incredibly insightful episode as we sit down with real estate investor Christian Osgood, the co-founder of multifamilystrategy.com and an inspiring entrepreneur. 🏘 Real Estate as a Board Game: Christian enlightens us on ho...

Travis Watts: Syndication, Stability, and the Power of Self-Education | Ep. 36 25.09.2023

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Travis Watts, a financial independence advocate and real estate expert. Throughout the conversation, he offers valuable insights on the simple joys that bring true happiness, the changing dynamics of work in today's world, and the four essential steps to achieve financial freedom. Travis also opens up about his investment missteps, the power of diver...

Buying a Business 101 with Daren Bucklin | Ep. 35 18.09.2023

This week's episode features Daren Bucklin, a highly successful business broker in the Pacific Northwest. After working many years in a corporate role, Daren felt the tug to build his own business. He was drawn to the emerging opportunity to help broker the sales of existing companies. He's now helped an incredible number of business owners successfully exit while assisting entrepreneurs in achiev...

Devon Alexander: The Secret to Success Is Learning to Love the Process | Ep. 34 11.09.2023

Devon Alexander is a man of many talents. From playing basketball at the highest levels in college and overseas to starting multiple businesses, he is now an investor and private money broker whose aim is to help others achieve their dreams of building wealth through real estate.  Devon shares about his formative childhood years and the influence of his parents and early mentors, who encouraged hi...

Christy Keeton Speaks to the Power of Following Your Dreams, Living with Passion & Purpose, and Giving Back | Ep. 33 04.09.2023

Christy Keeton is a serial networker and real estate investor who previously worked in the oil and gas industry. In 2019, she decided to leave her stable job in oil and gas to pursue a career in real estate investing. She credits her success in real estate to her skills in market research and underwriting deals, which she developed during her time in the oil and gas industry. Christy attributes he...

Konrad Prus: The Benefits of Business Ownership | Ep. 32 28.08.2023

This week, we had a great time sitting down with Konrad Prus! Konrad owns and leads K Prus Advisory, serving his clients in estate planning and as a financial advisor.  Konrad was the most prepared guest we've had yet on the show, which made for a highly profitable interview filled with practical take-aways! Some themes from our conversation include: The importance of having a strong why when star...

Grit, Growth, and Gratitude | Ep. 31 25.08.2023

In this episode, Nick and Nick unpack some of the most valuable lessons they've learned over 30 interviews with incredible entrepreneurs and investors. They hit on consistency, grinding, giving good things away for free, and trusting the process. They also express their gratitude to everyone who has been part of the growth of Abundant Journey thus far. Nick also shares an update on his Ironman jou...

Overcoming Greed, Finding True Freedom, and Practical Advice on Building a Successful Real Estate Business with Eric Beise | Ep. 30 21.08.2023

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Beise. Eric is a seasoned real estate pro who acts as a Realtor for his clients and, personally, as an investor with a significant portfolio of small multifamily properties. Here, Eric articulates a solid vision for utilizing the freedom that the passive income from his real estate holdings provides. He also shares many practical tips related to good vs. bad...

Kristi Kandel Wants You to Be Financially Free, and She’s Here to Help! | Ep. 29 14.08.2023

Discover the remarkable journey of Kristi Kandel, a visionary CEO, real estate developer, and investor, in our latest podcast episode. Join us for an inspiring exploration into Kristi's expertise, her passion for community building, and her dedication to empowering individuals in every phase of their real estate endeavors. Hailing from a quaint Ohio farm town, Kristi's upbringing instilled values...

No Bad Days with Jeffrey Holst | Ep. 28 07.08.2023

Meet Jeff: a former attorney turned podcast host and real estate mogul. In his 30s, Jeff went from being on top of the world (sometimes literally!) to nearly dying in a hospital. He was facing bankruptcy and great personal turmoil. But now, at 45, Jeff's a multi-millionaire with 350+ residential units and various commercial properties. He's conquered Kilimanjaro and Antarctica, hosts the Last Life...

Chris Falco Is More Than Your Typical CPA | Ep. 27 31.07.2023

Be sure to connect with Chris and his team to see how they can help your business reach its full potential at falcosult.com

Playing the Game to Make an Impact with Tony Clark | Ep. 26 24.07.2023

Connect with Tony: See how Tony is helping real estate agents grow their business by visiting agentos.io Follow Tony on Instagram at tonyclark.realestate

On a Mobile Home Park Mission with Cory Harelson | Ep. 25 17.07.2023

Connect with Cory: Freedom Investing Group Cory@FreedomInvestingGroup.com Follow Cory on Instagram Recommended Resources: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Getting Things Done by David Allan BiggerPockets Online Community

Timeless Principles for Success | Ep. 24 10.07.2023
It’s Not About the Money with Jeff Wirkkala | Ep. 23 29.06.2023
Corn Mazes and Living with Purpose | Ep. 22 23.06.2023
Fire Yourself with Bronson Hill | Ep. 21 02.06.2023

Learn more about Bronson Hill and how to partner with him at bronsonequity.com You can also find Bronson on most social media channels by simply searching for ‘Bronson Hill.’

Building a Better Syndication Community with Mark Kenny | Ep. 20 26.05.2023

Connect with Mark at ThinkMultifamily.com!

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