Callis Mindset with Kannon Callis

From the basketball court to the brokerage, there are more similarities between real estate and sports than one might expect. Just ask Mike Damiata, broker for Amherst Madison and former coach/referee.  In this episode of Callis Mindset, Mike sits down with Kannon to explain what separates the top-performing real estate agents from the ones who burn out: consistency, not talent. Drawing on his bac...

Can technology replace relationships in business? According to Trent Bray, absolutely not. In this episode of The Callis Mindset, Kannon sits down with the Property Management Inc. Director to discuss the future of property management, the power of relationships, and why the most successful professionals never stop showing up. Trent shares his journey from flipping homes to now helping property ma...

They never said becoming an entreprenuer would be easy. From expanding a thriving real estate business into multiple ventures, how do you continue to grow while avoiding burnout in the process? In this episode of the Callis Mindset, Kannon sits down with Jonna Weber, Treasure Valley realtor, founder of the Idaho Real Estate Investing Network (R.E.I.N.), and host of the Real Estate Investing for Li...

Leading multimillion-dollar construction projects doesn't happen overnight. In an environment where timelines, safety, budgets and people all collide under pressure, senior project manager Austin Gary joins the Callis Mindset to discuss leadership, grit, mentorship, and the mindset required to thrive. From starting out as a grunt to leading major projects across Texas, Austin explains why construc...

Is the real estate market about to take off again, and how do you position yourself before it does? In Episode 9 of Callis Mindset, Kannon Callis sits down with real estate advisor and new construction builder Matt Weston to discuss how he turned his “hail mary” real estate license into a thriving career in investing, development, and infill projects. Matt shares what he looks for in a team, Treas...

What does it take to go from a shy kid performing magic tricks for family to a confident entrepreneur, speaker, and content creator with hundreds of thousands of followers? In this episode of Callis Mindset, Kannon sits down with Rudy Reynoso, first-generation college graduate, magician, keynote speaker, podcast host, and business owner, to unpack a journey built on growth, discomfort, and intenti...

Why are people skills more important than ever in 2026, and how does building community build a successful real estate career? In Episode 7 of Callis Mindset, Kannon Callis sits down with friend and colleague Lisa Chidester, a fellow Treasure Valley Realtor, to talk about the mindset, adaptability, and relationship-building skills needed to drive long-term success in real estate and business. Havi...

Are creativity and discipline the same? In this episode of Callis Mindset, Kannon Callis sits down with Andrew Freeman, former journalist, author, and founder of Freeman Creatives, to explore how art and creativity help build meaningful careers. From writing and journalism to entrepreneurship and leadership, this conversation dives into how creativity, structure, and persistence help turn passion...

In this powerful episode of The Callis Mindset, host Kannon Callis sits down with former real estate giant Garry Marshall to share a story of resilience, grit, and radical adaptability.  Garry’s journey is anything but ordinary. From a turbulent upbringing and struggling to learn to read, to nearly facing homelessness after a major shoulder surgery, Garry’s life has been defined by pivotal crossro...

What does it actually take to lead through recession, rapid growth, and economic uncertainty without losing momentum? In this episode of The Callis Mindset, Kannon Callis sits down with Kris Miller, Market President at Empire Title, to unpack the mentality that carried him from a small-town start to becoming one of Idaho’s most respected leaders in real estate and business. From navigating the 200...

Some friendships are seasonal. Others become a blueprint for how to grow. In this episode, Kannon Callis sits down with longtime friend and fraternity brother Dylan Hamlin to explore what it really means to play the long game in your career, your relationships, and your mindset. From their early days working side jobs in college to building careers, buying homes, and stepping into committed partne...

What do you do when your dream job starts draining you? For Tim Smith, the answer wasn’t quitting it was rebuilding. In this raw, real conversation, Tim shares how he went from cold-calling burnout to becoming one of Idaho’s most followed and trusted realtors. No gimmicks, no shortcuts just the mindset shifts and systems that sparked a total transformation. You’ll learn how he used daily disciplin...

We’ve been sold a myth: that effort, loyalty, and “doing the right thing” are enough to guarantee success. In this raw, unfiltered kickoff episode, Kannon shares the hard-earned lessons that shaped this show’s mission from grinding through years of overwork, to realizing that hustle without direction leads to burnout, not breakthrough. This is not a rebrand or a fleeting phase. It’s a body of work...

Before this podcast existed, there was burnout. There was overloyalty. There was the quiet unraveling that happens when you give more than you have to other people’s businesses, goals, and chaos. In this short trailer, you’ll hear why Callis Mindset was born from that breaking point. This isn’t just a show it’s a shift. A decision to stop carrying what isn’t yours. To rebuild identity, energy, and...