Rush to Fail

The Rush to Fail podcast took a year hiatus but I felt the overwhelming urge to come on and talk about what I witnessed and the impressions that I had within 72 hours of the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk on the UVU campus. In this episode, I reflect on the shocking shooting of Charlie Kirk and why it marks another monumental moment in history—the kind where we’ll always remember where we were wh...

Today on the podcast, I am interviewing the person that introduced me to the podcast world almost 5 years ago, and my very first experience with going on the investorfuel podcast with Mike Hambright! If you have worked in the residential real estate investing space for any length of time, you have heard the name Mike Hambright. He has an impressive resume that includes flipping 1000's of propertie...

It has been a LONG time since my last podcast and a LOT has happened. Today in this solo podcast I discussed some of the latest blog posts over the past 2 months starting with why FACTS trump FEELINGS. Today’s society is far too concerned with feelings. Just look at the most heated debates in politics. When feelings supersede and overwhelm facts, society suffers.  We talk about the dangers of plac...

Haydynn is by far the youngest person I have interviewed on the show and you will quickly learn that he is wise beyond his years. He learned at a very early age the importance of working for YOURSELF and never relying on a W2 income. He learned this lesson the hard way after he was fired by his employer and was forced to learn this lesson early in life. Haydynn has since leaned all into real estat...

Nick Jackson is the antithesis of ordinary. The very last word I would use to describe Nick is "normal." He is not someone you would probably want to approach at the gym...Because one of his biceps is larger than my head and he bench presses 500 pounds. However, if you are fortunate enough to talk to him, you will immediately realize he is incredibly thoughtful and intelligent and he is...

We are a few weeks shy of our one year mark living in Tennessee as a family! So I decided to have my wife Alexis on the show today to recap our rollercoaster year. By the way, we took the name of this show from one of our favorite rides from Dollywood and the idea of naming our first year after a rollercoaster ride seems very fitting given the way our life has seen the ups and downs and unexpected...

Tyler has had a tumultuous 18 months to put it mildly. As he has Relentless pursued his passion & dreams, he has been faced with adversity and trials all along the way. But Tyler has what every successful entrepreneur possesses: GRIT. Tyler talks about having to uproot his family to pursue new business ventures only to be knocked down over and over again until he finally decided to lean into h...

Yes, you read the title correctly...No, I am not talking about consumer spending! This is advice that Travis got from his mentor when discussing his fear of spending more money on his marketing for his real estate business. So many people want to dip their toes in the water when it comes to advertising (me included!) but what if I told you that the solution was to double or triple down on your mar...

Brad has endured the worst trial a parent can imagine with the loss of his young son. Today I was fortunate to listen to his story of grief and coping with the loss of a child and how he and his wife are now working to help fund research that could one day bless the life of another young child diagnosed with the same type of cancer. Summary: In this episode, host BJ Gremillion interviews Brad Wood...

Summary: In this episode, BJ Gremillion interviews real estate investor Jason Lewis. They discuss Jason's background, his family life, and his journey into real estate investing. Jason shares how he and his wife made family decisions based on spiritual promptings. He also emphasizes the importance of living below your means and having savings for financial security. Jason talks about how he st...

A Conversation with Life Coach Christi Davis. Listen to her podcast: LIKING the people you LOVE Read her book: The Power of a Faithful Mother Summary: In this episode, BJ Gremillion interviews Christi Davis, a life coach who specializes in helping families navigate the challenges of parenting teenagers and young adults. Christi shares her journey of becoming a life coach and the impact it has had...

Discovering what is holding you back from unleashing your superpowers with business & Life coach, Anne Yatch. Anne Yatch, Chief Transformation Officer at North Star Leadership School, shares her journey from aspiring to work for the CIA to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. She discusses her unique approach to coaching, which involves identifying and addressing subconscio...

Amanda has seen it all. She was the COO of an extremely successful real estate company in Nashville and has since become a consultant for sharper solutions to help other businesses remove the road blocks that are holding then back from massive growth. Summary: In this episode, BJ Garmillion interviews Amanda Dean from Sharper Business Solutions. They discuss Amanda's background and experience...

Summary: In today's podcast, I reflect on lessons learned from Gary Keller's book “The One Thing” Our business has a morning huddle every morning and we ask each person “What’s the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary? “It’s about doing the right thing, not about doing everything right.” “Achievers operate differently. They have an eye fo...

Summary: Mark Mabry, a photographer and artist, shares his journey from starting out in photography to creating the renowned series Reflections of Christ. He discusses his transition from commercial photography to pursuing his passion for art and the challenges he faced along the way. Mark also opens up about his experiences with failure in various business ventures and the importance of seeking f...

Rowdy Gaines, an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, shares his journey and experiences in the world of competitive swimming. He discusses his early life, introduction to swimming, and the challenges he faced in his career. Rowdy also talks about the mental toll of being an Olympic athlete and the impact winning gold had on his life. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of balance...

Warning: this episode involves sensitive content and discusses mortality in some gruesome detail. If you are sensitive to this type of content, this may not be the episode for you to listen to. Brian Levredge, owner of First Property Management, shares his journey from single-family to multifamily investing. He discusses the advantages of multifamily properties, including economies of scale and st...

Ringing in the New Year with one of the smartest guys I have ever interviewed.  Braden Shaw, the owner of Fulcrum Home Loans, shares his journey of building a successful social media presence and provides tips for creating engaging content. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and learning from mistakes. Braden also discusses the process of building a team and delegating tasks to scale his...

Christmas came early when the fed announced they were DONE with fed hikes and can start talking about cuts! Compared to last year at this time, it is night and day difference. The market withstood the blows from the fed and is poised to have a big year in 2024. So what does this mean for everyone considering purchasing a home? 7% interest rates are your best friends right now...Marry the home and...

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Bowen from Roswell, GA https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-bowen-re/ Scott is that millionaire next door that you would never know due to his quiet and humble demeanor and servant mindset. But make no mistake about it, Scott has spent close to 2 full decades investing in real estate mainly in the Southeast markets of Alabama & Georgia and he has lea...

I am making my predictions for the housing market in 2024. No turning back now! Am I right? Time will tell. I have spent hundreds of hours this year listening, reading, investing, watching, and most importantly actively investing every week to come to these conclusions that I share on the podcast. To summarize: I think everyone has been asking the WRONG question. Instead of asking WHEN will the ho...

Cody Hofhine is one of the good guys. You realize that the moment you see his smile and happy demeanor...The crazy thing about Cody though...He is that way ALL of the time! Cody's energy is contagious and he pushes you to be better. He shares his struggle of having to decide between paying the mortgage and putting food on his kid's plate while struggling as an entrepreneur...to eventually...

Travis is one of the few remaining loan originators in Utah still closing deals each month. To say the last 18 months in the mortgage industry have been a challenge would be an understatement. Today we talk about the qualities he has learned to appreciate and cultivate, starting with loyalty and the importance that relationships have in remaining in the industry. If the name Van Noy rings a bell,...

Thomas DeMoss has NEVER lost money on a real estate deal in two decades. In this episode, he discusses how he was able to pull that off and the trade-off that comes with that. Thomas was gracious enough to come on our show a second time because the sound quality was...bad to put it nicely. He has an incredible life story including adopting his amazing kids and finding ways to spend time with them...

WHEN is the REAL crash and burn coming for the real estate market?...Opinions are all over the map these days...No wonder people are scared to move and buy real estate these days! I felt it was time to jump on a podcast today and share everything that I am seeing and reading about Nationwide. Are we in a recession now? Is a recession coming? Did we already experience the shortest recession ever re...