The Kash & Dash Show

Jason “Wojo” spent years doing what entrepreneurs are told to do: grind harder, stack wins, chase the next deal, and assume life will sort itself out later. On paper, it worked. In reality, it cost him his marriage, his health, and his peace. In Episode 262 of REIA Radio, Wojo opens up about what happens when your definition of success quietly burns down everything that actually matters, and how h...

In this Halloween edition of The Real Estate Rundown, Owen and Ted break down why you shouldn’t sleep on land . They walk through a real-world model where a specialized team handles everything—from finding and entitling the dirt to bringing fully leased, brand-new commercial bays online in about a year. You’ll hear how investors can step into turnkey triple-net projects , leverage pre-leased space...

In this episode, Ted and Owen sit down with Jennifer Newby , a fearless DIY homebuilder turned developer whose story proves that grit and curiosity can outbuild any limitation. From tearing down her first house with a sledgehammer to constructing luxury homes from scratch, Jennifer turned “learning as you go” into a full-fledged business model. She shares how she and her husband built their first...

In this wild Real Estate Rundown, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner dive into the unpredictable world of real estate — and life. Between Ted’s Doberman swallowing a metal grill brush (yes, really) and Owen’s six-figure boiler replacement saga, this episode hits every note from chaos to comedy. They share the hidden costs of major repairs, lessons from managing large multifamily buildings, and the headac...

In this episode of REIA Radio , hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with John Uhrich , an entrepreneur whose story goes from selling tickets on a street corner to running a multimillion-dollar online ticket business — and later building a 65-door real estate portfolio… almost by accident. John shares how he built his career from pure hustle, working the corner at Husker games, surviving ind...

In this episode of REIA Radio , hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner dive into their recent adventures at two major real estate events — the National REIA Owners Conference and BP Con in Las Vegas. Ted shares behind-the-scenes stories from meeting national speaker David Pickron and reveals how REIA groups nationwide are evolving. Owen breaks down his top takeaways from Chris Voss , including three ne...

In this powerful episode, Ian Ziegler opens up about his journey through unexpected health battles and how they reshaped his outlook on life and business. From tenant retention and portfolio management to the importance of having multiple exit strategies, Ian dives deep into the realities of real estate investing that most people overlook. He shares hard-earned lessons from commercial real estate,...

In this episode of REIA Radio , hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with David Pickron —real estate investor, licensed private investigator, and CEO of Rent Perfect —to talk about the side of real estate most landlords don’t like to discuss: evictions, screening tenants, and the tough lessons that come with managing rentals. David shares his journey from serving eviction notices in college...

In this episode of The Real Estate Rundown , Ted and Owen swap war stories about the glamorous (and not-so-glamorous) side of real estate investing and property management — especially when it comes to Airbnb rentals. From last-minute furnace replacements and carbon monoxide scares to guests getting locked out because of rogue brass knobs, this episode is a full-on masterclass in “what could go wr...

In this week’s episode of Real Estate Rundown , hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down for a no-fluff conversation about what’s really happening in today’s real estate world. From Fed rate cuts to mortgage realities , Ted and Owen break down how market headlines often miss the mark — and what investors should actually pay attention to. They dig into SBA loan options , current deal negotiations...

In this episode of REIA Radio, we sit down with Liz Buonincontri —known to many as Liz Bono —to hear her incredible journey from the corporate world to real estate freedom. Liz shares how she left a Big Four consulting career to build a portfolio of rentals, short-term rentals, and boutique hotels—all while raising a young family. She opens up about the challenges of her first deals, including lit...

In this episode of the Real Estate Rundown, hosts Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch dive into the ups and downs of their recent real estate ventures. Owen shares details on his new investment in a small-town car wash, along with the headaches of negotiating offers on his apartment complex. Ted opens up about property management challenges, repair frustrations, and the lessons that come with navigating d...

In this episode of REIA Radio, Wyatt Simon dives deep into his real estate journey, from starting in 2018 with nothing to building multi-million-dollar businesses and portfolios. He shares how building systems is the key to scaling—covering everything from property management to leveraging tech, labor, capital, and media. Wyatt explains his “Perfect Playbook Framework” for creating effective syste...

In this episode, the hosts dive deep with Wyatt Simon into the realities of building and scaling a real estate business. The conversation covers everything from near-death experiences and personal growth to content creation, mentorship, and the sometimes misunderstood world of legal wholesaling. Wyatt shares his journey into coaching, the launch of his mastermind, and his expansion into hard money...

In this powerful episode of REIA Radio, we bring you Collin Schwartz’s keynote from our REIA Mastery Live Event. Collin shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a portfolio of over $330M in assets and more than 3,300 units. He breaks down the truth about risk, sacrifice, and why speed over perfection separates real estate dreamers from actual doers. From buying his first property at 1...

In this episode, Owen and Ted unpack a heavy week filled with tragic headlines and personal reflections. They shift gears into lessons learned from event planning, share insights from historical biographies like Titan on John D. Rockefeller, and explore how the past shapes today’s business world. The conversation also dives into an ongoing redevelopment project, from the quirks of construction to...

In this REIA Mastery Series live event episode of REIA Radio , we bring you Chris Palmley—an Army vet, former attorney, and now co-founder of Leavenwealth Capital and Liquid Lending Solutions, with over $330M in assets under management. Chris shares his no-BS approach to creative financing, deal structuring, and negotiation that helped him go from flipping single-family homes to leading multi-mill...

In this Real Estate Rundown episode, Chris Pomerleau returns for a deep dive into the systems, structure, and strategies that have helped him scale his real estate empire. Fresh off his crowd-favorite talk at the REIA Mastery Series, Chris joins Ted and Owen to unpack the business side of investing—from managing thousands of units to navigating capital raises and complex partnerships. Chris shares...

In this powerhouse REIA Mastery Series live session, Andy Kouri breaks down what it really takes to grow a property management company that doesn’t just survive—it scales. Andy shares the full story of how his family’s business, Corey Management, went from 379 units to managing over 2,700 doors across Omaha and Des Moines. From stepping in after his father's passing to implementing military-g...

In this episode of the Real Estate Rundown, Owen, Ted, and guest Andy Corey pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to speak at a big real estate event for the first time—and why saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities can blow your business wide open. Andy shares the chaos leading up to his REIA Mastery Series keynote, the panic, the prep (or lack of it), and the aftermath—including how...

In this replay of her keynote from the REIA Mastery Series Day , Jeri Schlickbernd delivers a powerhouse session on how to think like a true real estate CEO. With 20+ years in the game and 300+ flips under her belt, Jeri breaks down how she and her husband built a full ecosystem of income-generating businesses around their real estate portfolio—from construction and property management to sales, c...

In this Real Estate Rundown episode, Owen Dashner and Ted Kaasch recap the packed REIA Mastery Series event—The Mid-Size Multifamily Playbook—and share some behind-the-scenes chaos, lessons learned, and major takeaways from the day. With over 110 attendees, including 55 licensed agents, the event wasn’t just a success—it was a clear sign that the Omaha investor community is hungry for scale and re...

In this powerful live episode from an Omaha REIA event, Byron Thompson, co-owner of Meraki Realty Group, pulls back the curtain on the real estate hustle and shares how to build a seven-figure business without burning yourself to the ground. Byron walks through his personal journey—from sleeping on the floor with -$17 in his bank account to running one of Omaha’s top-performing brokerages. But thi...

Ted and Owen are back with a raw episode after losing one of their best interviews to tech issues. They regroup with a real-time look at what’s happening in the market—expired listings, nervous investors, and why cash flow feels harder than ever. Owen breaks down how interest rate cuts don’t directly impact mortgage rates and shares the numbers on his latest mixed-use purchase in Council Bluffs. T...

In this episode, Alex Feria shares his journey from Cuba to Louisville, Kentucky, where he has built a successful career in mortgage lending and hard money investing. He talks about the growth of Louisville’s Cuban community, the challenges of launching and scaling a brokerage, and the values that have helped him build trust and reputation—like doing deals for free to help others and relying on re...