Real Estate Makes us Drink & The Success Happy Hour

6 Degrees Snoballs, New Orleans shaved ice, Indiana small business, entrepreneurship, and community impact come together in this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour as Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Jeff and Lauren Calvert, owners of 6 Degrees Snoballs. Jeff and Lauren share the incredible story of how a family idea inspired by New Orleans turned into one of Central Indiana's favori...

Indiana entrepreneur Jeff Boone joins Indiana Success Happy Hour to talk about building Cowpokes, growing a family auction business, and how online auctions are changing the game in Indiana. In this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Jeff Boone, owner of Cowpokes Work & Western and part of a longtime Indiana auction family business, to talk about...

Indiana entrepreneur Matt Hadley joins Indiana Success Happy Hour to share how he built a powerful network, successful podcast, and business development career while helping communities across Indiana grow and thrive. In this episode, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Matt Hadley of APEX Engineering Consulting and the Circle City Success Podcast. Matt shares his journey from banking and...

Wade Forman, founder of The Tailored Society, joins Indiana Success Happy Hour to share how he built one of Indiana's premier bespoke menswear brands. From dressing Indy 500 winners and NFL players to creating six-figure custom garments, Wade reveals what it takes to build a luxury business from the ground up. Hosts Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Wade to discuss entrepreneurship, risk...

Tequila Mexico, Jose Cuervo, tequila production, agave farming, and Mexican culture come together in this unforgettable behind-the-scenes adventure. Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum take you inside one of the world's most iconic tequila destinations. Fresh off a trip to Tequila, Mexico, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum share their experience touring Jose Cuervo's facilities, learning how tequila is made...

Home staging can help homes sell faster, create emotional buyer connections, and even prevent price drops. In this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour , Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Annie Fox and Nicole McCoy of Staging at Home to talk about the business of home staging, real estate marketing, entrepreneurship, and what really helps homes stand out in today’s market. From staging...

Indianapolis entrepreneur David Heft shares how he built and sold multiple businesses, scaled from real estate investing to 450 employees, and learned hard lessons about leadership, risk, faith, and success. In this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with David Heft for an entertaining and inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, real estate investi...

Indianapolis real estate, mortgage rates, tequila culture, and Indy 500 predictions collide in this fun episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour with Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum. This week, Brian and Brad catch up on the current Indianapolis housing market, why homes are still selling quickly in desirable neighborhoods, and how buyers are adjusting to today’s mortgage rates. They also break down wh...

Slamology, car audio, music festival, and entrepreneurship collide in this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour. Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Rob Snodgrass to talk about building one of the largest car audio events in the world, the business behind Aqua Finesse, and the journey from local beginnings to a 15,000-person festival. Rob shares how Slamology grew into a two-day automotiv...

Property management in Indianapolis explained! In this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour, we break down rental investing, tenant screening, and what it really takes to manage hundreds of properties in Indiana. Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Chris Corken, a local property management expert managing nearly 400 rental units across the state. From late-night maintenance calls to tenan...

Former MLB pitcher Drew Storen shares his journey from Indiana high school phenom to professional baseball to launching Field of Dreams Bourbon, revealing how he turned a legendary baseball site into a unique whiskey brand. On this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Indiana native and former Major League Baseball pitcher Drew Storen to talk about his...

Indianapolis bar manager Joey Roembke from Livery joins Indiana Success Happy Hour to talk cocktails, tequila trends, and the reality of running a high-volume restaurant bar. Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Joey to break down his journey from working in kitchens to leading the bar program at one of Indy’s most popular Latin-inspired restaurants. Joey shares how he learned on the job, t...

Stand-up comedian Hoss Ridgeway joins Indiana Success Happy Hour to share his journey through clean comedy, ministry, and building a national career in stand-up. Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Hoss Ridgeway, a stand-up comedian and minister from Franklin, Indiana, whose story is anything but ordinary. From accidentally launching his comedy career in front of 500 people to performing a...

Upland Brewing, Indiana craft beer, IU football, and local marketing take center stage as Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Isaiah Cox, Marketing Manager for Upland Brewing Company. Isaiah shares his journey from Richmond, Indiana to Upland Brewing, what it’s really like marketing one of Indiana’s best-known craft beer brands, and how Upland built memorable partnerships with IU and the P...

Jeff McCabe shares the story behind Hard Truth Distillery, Quaff ON! Brewing, and Big Woods Pizza in Brown County, Indiana. In this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Jeff to talk about entrepreneurship, building destination brands, military lessons, hospitality, whiskey, and what it really takes to create something people want to come back to again...

Mortgage rates, home buying myths, and real estate market truth in 2026 — are buyers delusional about 3% interest rates? Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum break down shocking survey data showing 94% of buyers would walk away if rates don’t drop below 6%. In this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour, Brian and Brad unpack the reality of today’s housing market, mortgage rates, and why waiting for 3% in...

IV hydration Greenwood Indiana is booming—so we brought in Scott and Julie Cooper, co-owners of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness in Greenwood, to break down what IV drips actually do and who they’re for. Hosts Brian Quinlan (Daniels Real Estate / Move Me To Indy) and Brad Niccum (Nest Mortgage Group) get the real scoop on everything from hangover relief and migraine support to wellness, vitamin a...

Indianapolis Colts cheerleader Morgan McLain joins Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum to talk about going viral, ASL, her journey from IU Red Stepper to the NFL, and what life is really like on the Colts sideline. Colts cheerleader Morgan McLain sits down with Brian and Brad for one of the most entertaining episodes yet. She shares how she went from a Center Grove dancer to IU Red Stepper, how she bala...

Scot Pollard shares his powerful heart transplant story, life after the NBA, and surviving against all odds. This former NBA player and Survivor star reveals how a genetic heart condition nearly ended his life. In this emotional and inspiring episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink, we sit down with former NBA champion and Survivor 32 contestant Scot Pollard to hear the powerful story behind his lif...

In this episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink, hosts Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with former NBA player Scot Pollard—an 11-year NBA veteran, Survivor: Kaôh Rōng (Season 32) contestant, and recent heart transplant survivor. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview where Scot shares the wild ride from growing up in a giant family, to becoming a Kansas Jayhawk legend, to being drafted by the...

eal estate marketing, social media strategies, and viral content collide in this episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink. Learn how humor, authenticity, and edgy content impact real estate sales, brand growth, and audience engagement. In this conversation, hosts Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum unpack the wild world of Instagram and TikTok for realtors — from posting funny videos to balancing professio...

In this episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink, Brian and Brad sit down with Kris Zentz from Patriot Home and Septic Inspections to flush out (pun intended) the most overlooked part of a home inspection—the septic system. From his background in the military to diagnosing multi-thousand-dollar septic failures, Kris breaks down what every homeowner, buyer, and agent needs to know about these undergro...

Warning: Pests Ahead! In this episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Nancy Stainbrook from Mosquito & Pest Authority to talk all things pest control, mosquito control, and pest prevention. Whether you're dealing with ants in the kitchen, mosquitoes in the yard, or termites threatening your foundation, Nancy shares expert insights on how to protect yo...

In this episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink, we welcome back Dave Ray from Moves For Less to unpack the wild world of the moving industry—and sip some tequila while we're at it. From AI-powered moving estimates to hoarding horror stories, Dave gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to run a top-rated moving company. We talk about customer satisfaction, plastic totes vs. cardboard, and how st...

In this episode of Real Estate Makes Us Drink, hosts Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum jump into a whirlwind of topics — from real estate market trends, home buying tips, and interest rates, to tequila tastings, travel plans, and even the passing of the Pope. If you love real estate, new construction homes, affordability tips, celebrity culture, or just a good laugh over some Hiatus tequila, you're in...