At the Kitchen Table

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table' podcast , Amanda DiVito Parle offers an in-depth discussion on the essential aspects of goal setting and strategic planning for entrepreneurs. --- Amanda begins by discussing the importance of looking ahead and the difficulty entrepreneurs face in planning beyond six months. She introduces 'The Gap and the Gain' by Dan Sullivan , explaining how shifting fr...

In this episode of ' At The Kitchen Table ,' host Amanda DiVito Parle is joined by her father, Joe DiVito, and his longtime business partner, Jerry Golden. --- They discuss their entrepreneurial journeys, the inception of their podcast, and the significance of statistics in business. Joe and Jerry share their paths into business, emphasize the importance of mentorship, and recount the evolution of...

In this episode of ' At The Kitchen Table ,' Amanda DiVito Parle welcomes guest Kyle Malnati. This conversation delves into Kyle's journey in the real estate industry, spanning from his start in brokerage to owning his firm. They discuss the personal influence of Kyle's upbringing, especially the impact of his brother Billy's health challenges, and how Kyle got his start in real estate, including...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' Amanda DiVito Parle from ReMax Alliance sits down with mortgage lender Michele Beeson to discuss major shifts in the mortgage industry. --- They dive into Michele's journey from interior design to mortgage lending, overcoming challenges during the 2010 market, and her focus on relationship-building. Michele explains innovative mortgage products like the '...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table' , Amanda DiVito Parle interviews her long-time friend and colleague, Jeremy McCallum , discussing the evolving insurance industry. --- Jeremy shares his journey from a golf professional to a seasoned insurance agent, explaining the appeal of residual income and market demand. They delve deep into the insurance sector's hierarchy, types of policies, and the...

In this episode of ' At the Kitchen Table ,' Amanda DiVito Parle welcomes Greg Osborne from Bridge Capital Resources . --- They discuss the intricacies of private lending, specifically short-term bridge loans for real estate investors. Greg explains the high-risk, high-reward nature of these loans, emphasizing their role in quick property transactions like fix-and-flip ventures. --- The discussion...

In this episode of ' At the Kitchen Table ,' Amanda DiVito Parle welcomes Greg Osborne from Bridge Capital Resources . --- They discuss the complexities of the current economic landscape. They delve into the ongoing debate about whether the economy is in recession, dissect the reliability of employment and inflation data, and explore how these economic conditions affect businesses. --- Greg shares...

Join Amanda DiVito Parle "At the Kitchen Table" as she sits down with Greg Geller , an experienced real estate investor with nearly 30 years in the industry. Greg shares his insights on the fix and flip model, emphasizing the importance of transparency, accurate budgeting, and the common pitfalls many novice flippers face. --- They delve into the dynamics of buying properties, the challenges posed...

In this episode of the 'Kitchen Table' podcast , host Amanda sits down with Les Pfenning, a seasoned real estate professional with LIV Sotheby's International and a longtime family friend. Les shares his journey from attempting to buy his first home at 16 to becoming a top agent with Re/Max and later transitioning to Sotheby's. He talks about building successful teams, fostering meaningful client...

In this engaging and humorous episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' Amanda DiVito Parle welcomes Paula Parker to share her fascinating life story. Paula, a long-time resident and real estate agent in Frisco, Colorado, recounts her experiences growing up in Golden, CO, her family's skiing legacy, and her unexpected journey into the world of real estate. Starting with her upbringing in a family deeply...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' host Amanda DiVito Parle chats with Nick Painz from RE/MAX Alliance . Nick shares his diverse background, from aspiring to be a vet, to becoming a professional baseball umpire, and eventually transitioning into the real estate industry where he found his true calling as an investor and real estate coach. They delve into the importance of coaching, overcom...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' host Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Adam Maxey of Colorado Home Realty . Adam, a second-generation real estate agent, shares his journey from growing up in the real estate world to establishing his own career. He talks about the influence of his Hall of Fame agent mother, his initial dreams of becoming a sports broadcaster, and the pivotal moments tha...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' host Amanda DiVito Parle chats with Justin Knoll , co-founder of the technology company Get In Contract and a seasoned real estate broker. They discuss Justin's background growing up in a family immersed in real estate, his transition from brokerage operations to coaching, consulting, and software development, and his entrepreneurial drive for risk-taking...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' host Amanda DiVito Parle talks with her cousin and special guest, Peter Nowicki , about his fascinating journey from growing up in a large Catholic Italian-Polish family in Chicago to his career in trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. Pete shares insights into his early life, education in Japanese, and the unique chal...

In this episode, Amanda DiVito Parle hosts Tom Gysin of Homestead Title and Escrow . They delve into Tom's background, from studying international relations and becoming fluent in Spanish to his start in the title industry with Chicago Title. Tom shares his journey through various roles, including the challenges faced during the 2008 financial crisis and transitioning to start his own title compan...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table' hosted by Amanda DiVito Parle , Doug Jennings from RE/MAX Commercial Alliance shares his journey and insights into the world of commercial real estate. Doug discusses his unique background, from being a wrestler in the Army to transitioning into real estate. He breaks down the various types of commercial properties, the impact of COVID-19 on office spaces,...

Host Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Julie Peter , a private fiduciary and founder of Angel Care Corp, to discuss the vital role of professional fiduciaries in supporting the elderly. Key Topics Covered: What a private fiduciary does: managing personal, medical, and financial affairs for the elderly. The importance of having a will, power of attorney, and clear end-of-life plans. Common pitfall...

In this episode of At the Kitchen Table, host Amanda DiVito-Parle welcomes Trent Walton, founder of Forensic Discovery, to explore the world of digital forensics, e-discovery, and entrepreneurship. Trent shares his journey from Texas roots to building and selling multiple businesses, and how lessons from both success and failure shaped the growth of Forensic Discovery — now scaling at 40–50% annua...

Amanda sits down with longtime friend and advisor Gretchen Rehm (Rehm Financial) for a refreshingly human conversation about money, insurance, and building a small business that truly serves people. Gretchen shares her unexpected path from college soccer and sports marketing to launching a thriving insurance and advisory firm in southern Minnesota. You’ll hear a simple breakdown of term vs. perman...

Host Amanda DiVito sits down with Brian Saegar (Be Free Organizing & Move Management) to reveal a practical playbook for moves and decluttering. Starting 2–3 months ahead, Brian’s team works C → B → A spaces, runs a tabletop “conveyor belt” of like-items for rapid decisions, packs by theme, coordinates movers, then unpacks and organizes so clients are settled in a day. From seniors transitioni...

In the first episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' Amanda DiVito Parle steps up as both a second-generation real estate agent and the creator of the DiVito Dream Makers team, a legacy of her father. She dives into her reasons for launching the podcast, mainly to distribute her wealth of knowledge and real estate experiences. Her goal is to illuminate the path for both newcomers and veterans in the in...