Pony Tales Podcast

Morgan "The Juice" Millikin had two wild summers on the book-field. She shares with Andres some crazy moments - and some very affirming moments, that she was in the right place at the right time for. Tune in for some solid real estate advice and hilarious Pony Tales at the end. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quin...

Craig sold in the mid-nineties and shares not only a great pony story about his HQ in Ohio, but chats with Andres about some of the ins and outs of the fluctuating mortgage industry - with some 2008 insights included. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/...

Mitch Johnson joins Andres in a conversation about some deep personal growth and how selling door-to-door was the best thing to ever happen to him. This episode is full of inspiration about choosing to do the hard thing and taking action to cure fear. Also, these are some of the best Pony Tales you don't want to miss. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern...

We begin Season 7 with a much awaited episode. Robin, is one of the biggest reasons European students were able to sell in the US. His leadership style is one of a kind and in this episode he opens up about his final years in SW. Enjoy. Check out our merch here: Elevate Wellness Will Metscher Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardinal Senior Benefits EnLight. Energy VDisa...

Ron Alford. The Legend. This man has broken some incredible records while on the bookfield, but really, is a humble dude who is out to keep growing and challenging himself in new ways. In this episode, he chats with Andres about the experience running an ultra marathon - 100 miles - and some strong lessons that have carried him in his life and career beyond books. Enjoy!    Check out our merch her...

Leslie was the #1 rookie her first summer in 2005 and she hasn't stopped kicking ass since. Currently she is the owner of REBLrentals, a vacation rental and design business. She shares her journey in entrepreneurship and more! Enjoy.     Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:   Elevate Wellness   Will Metscher  Southwester...

Brian Slipka chats with Andres and shares some serious business wisdom - from what he learned on the bookfield, and what the Southwestern experience leaves out. Brian has built and acquired over 20 businesses, and shares as well some top advice for small businesses looking to scale. This is a jam packed hour of an episode. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/...

Amanda Kew is back on the show chatting with Andres about her new product line - IL VIAGGIO SWIM! She shared how the whole journey began, including the success of the launch and so many lessons learned already in the process. Be sure to stay tuned for a special promo code for PTP listeners. Enjoy! https://www.ilviaggioswim.com/ Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/me...

JT Olson, recruited in 1975, sits down with Andres to share about how the experience selling with Southwestern and then as a sales manager, set him up for some incredible opportunities later in life. JT dedicates his time these days to serving widows and working to raise funds for child adoptions. This is a life of impact you don't want to miss. Enjoy! To donate to the cause, click the LINK be...

Nathan Terborg comes to us live from his beautiful artist studio as he chats with Andres about making decisions that are consistent with who you want to be. Nathan sold for 5 summers and weaves into this conversation the many lessons he took away from his time on the bookfield, as well as opening up about his struggle with drug addition and celebrating over 20 years of sobriety. What an inspiratio...

GIN AND JUSE. Jessica "Jo" Olas gets real with Andres in this conversation on being a creative entrepreneur; taking the skills from selling books and following your passions. The episode has it all - from comedy to tragedy, lessons , laughs,  hot dads and so. much. more. Enjoy!  Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:...

Mickeli Bedore - a one summer bookman with a whole heck of a lot of stories. In this episode, he sits down with Andres and they talk through some of the tips and tricks of starting a business, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, growing community...and some really funny book stories. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponso...

We went in person for our 150th episode. Our guest, Jacob Levine, is a videographer out of Florida. Jacob is arguably our biggest fan and just wrapped up his final summer. This one has it all. Insane bookfield stories, touching moments of loss and triumph, and intriguing chats about life and the lessons it provides. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch...

Jack Clark III has a great conversation with Andres - starting out with a very "Shark Tank" entrepreneurship journey, and finishing out with three solid Pony Tales. Along the way, Jack shares some wisdom on balance and being vigilant in prioritizing family. Enjoy!  Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  E...

How to bring hilarity to your work? Nate Foss chats with Andres about some of the funny shenanigans to not take yourself too seriously. In these stories from the book field, Nate also ties in how those lessons play into the job search, into parenting. With much love for his experience and fellow book people, this is a great conversation. Enjoy! Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast...

Oh my are you in for a treat with this one. Steve Herlihy chats with Andres from his home in Atlanta, GA and drops some great wisdom for those still on the bookfield (or going back next summer), key elements of strong entrepreneurs, and how to build a team that accomplishes big goals. From 8 summers on the bookfield and 30 years with Wellspring, there is a lot of wisdom packed into this episode. E...

ONE of our biggest fans, Angie Quiñonez, has finally made it on an episode! She and Andres talk about her 3 summers on the bookfield and the surprising tales of a "super pony" and of some Misadventures in Mississippi. Angie gets pretty real talking about some hard obstacles in her final summer - so tune in and enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/m...

Griffin Mims is back for round two on The Pony Tales Podcast to catch us up on his recent adventure with Alpenglow Expeditions climbing Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world. Join in as he shares with Andres about that wild experience and highlights some stellar photos and videos of the ascent. Of course there are book field lessons along the way. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https...

Balance and boundaries. Consistency. Excellence. Andrus Albi shares some serious wisdom from his career selling books and beyond in this awesome conversation with Andres. Coming to us from Estonia, Andrius is an avid motorcycle lover and talks about how knowing your priorities can direct you to craft the life you want. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/m...

Cassandra Gartner has been so many places, she can't even count them all! Check out this episode as Andres and Cassandra talk about how her time on the bookfield led to a career path in being a travel agent - and this bookwoman knows her sh*t. Joinin for some hilarious tales all around the globe and how the lessons from the bookfield shaped that journey. Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: http...

Tony Ripley, bookman from the "golden years", chats with Andres about the power of continued growth through challenges, stress, and uncertainty. From parenting to recruiting to marriage and public speaking, this is an episode FULL of wisdom and lessons you don't want to miss. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to ou...

Braxton Amundson is back for round two! This time chatting with Andres about some of his more recent adventures and how he landed being an Executive Producer of an upcoming film. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metscher  Southwestern Real Estate  Greta Huerta/ Quintin Roberts and Cardin...

Andres hung out with on of our Jockeys, Quintin Roberts, for a great conversation about what it takes to be a great leader, how to motivate a team, and more great stories from time on the bookfield. What better Pony Tale than finding your forever spouse? Enjoy!   Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will...

Our first "honorary" book woman guest, Tabitha Taylor joins Andres in a conversation from her time on the corporate side of Southwestern. Tabitha shares about how she started with the company at age 15, the role her faith plays, and some of the lessons learned working alongside the great leaders. Enjoy!     Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/   Also...

Harrison (like Ford) Knowles (like Beyonce) sits down to chat with Andres about, well, a whole bunch of things. In this episode, you'll find some gold nuggets on the magic of the "tack on" in sales and one of the wildest Pony Stories. Enjoy!    Check out our merch here: https://theponytalespodcast.com/index.php/merch/    Also, big thanks to our sponsors:  Elevate Wellness  Will Metsc...