The Main Mike Podcast

Welcome back to the Main Mike Podcast today our host Adam Escoto sits down with his co-hosts and special guest City Mayor Keenan Cortez as he shares his 20-year journey of community service, from volunteer committees to eventually being unanimously elected mayor and the personal transformation that fueled his commitment to serve. He opens up about balancing his roles as mayor, pastor, and full-tim...

Welcome back to Bonus Episode 7 of the Main Mike Podcast, hosted by Kaleb Foster and his cohosts Adam Escoto and Dustin Davidson. This episode breaks down the impact of the recent 40-day government shutdown on USDA and VA loans, highlighting major backlogs and delays for buyers waiting to close. They discuss a new 50-year mortgage and portable mortgages, examining how each could affect affordabili...

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with co-hosts Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster, and their guest Dara Steffen who is the chair of the Membership and Public Engagement Committee for the Ozark Gateway Association of Realtors, who shares how the committee supports both local agents and the community. She highlights their current project with Solace House of the Ozark...

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with his fellow co hosts Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster as they discuss first-time​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ home buyers need to thoroughly understand the inspection process along with clarifying typical misunderstandings such as the idea that inspections are compulsory or have a "pass/fail" result. The differences between inspections and...

Welcome back to BONUS Episode 6 of the Main Mike Podcast hosted by Kaleb Foster and Adam Escoto. Today we have a special market update for you as we talk everything real estate with our broker: Don Fifer. Don explains that while some price ranges show slight dips, overall activity, buyer demand, and appreciation remain steady indicating a strong, balanced market rather than a downturn. Tune in to...

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast today Adam, Kaleb and Dustin sit down with Marcos Renteria from Ghetto Tacos here in Joplin as he shares how his business began humbly in 2016 with a handmade cart and grew into one of the first licensed food trucks in Joplin, now expanding across the four-state area. He opens up about his faith-driven journey how a stroke taught him patience, shifting his foc...

Welcome back to the Main Mike Podcast, today Kaleb Foster, Dustin Davidson and Adam Escoto sit down with longtime commercial real estate expert Gil Stevens to discuss the current state of the Joplin commercial market. Gil shares insights on recent property sales, leasing strategies, and the balance between buying for potential versus proven value, using examples like the new Dutch Bros location an...

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast today Adam Escoto sits down with his co hosts: Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster as they discuss balance between mindset, skill set, and taking action as key ingredients for growth in real estate and self-employment. They talk through how mindset shapes success but must be paired with continuous skill development and purposeful action to truly create results. U...

In this episode of The Main Mike Podcast, Adam Escoto sits down with our guest Joanna Holden from Fostering Hope, a nonprofit supporting the foster care system across seven counties in southwest Missouri. She shares how the organization began in 2012 and has grown to provide key resources like the Caring Closet, family support programs, and encouragement for agency workers. Sit back, relax and let...

Welcome back to the fourth bonus episode of The Main Mike Podcast today Kaleb Foster sits down with Elizabeth Sawyer, a realtor with The Flanagan Group, who shares her journey into real estate and house flipping with her husband. She explains their strategy of focusing on conservative deals, reinvesting profits toward a long-term goal of building apartment complexes, and how her role as an agent h...

This episode of The Main Mike Podcast features Sergio Rizzo and Don Fifer discussing their community initiative, Faith at Work, which fosters connection, encouragement, and mentorship among local professionals. They share how the group began from casual conversations, grew into a nonprofit with hundreds involved, and now meets monthly for fellowship, testimonies, and discussions on integrating fai...

Welcome back to the third bonus episode for The Main Mike podcast, today Kaleb Foster and Dustin Davidson sit down with Kim Flanagan, who reflects on her 14 years in Joplin real estate and how the market has evolved through the tornado recovery, COVID, and the city’s growth. She highlights the surge in the luxury market, with home prices rising nearly 50% since 2020 and demand increasing dramatica...

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with Don Fifer, he is the broker in charge for Essential Real Estate and the team lead of the Flanagan Group, but he intentionally avoids titles, believing it's not about glory but about helping people. Don also emphasizes his community involvement, which is driven by his faith and a desire to help others, and manages his busy sche...

In this episode of The Main Mike Podcast, Adam Escoto sits down with guest Casey White, owner of The Revolving Closet in Neosho, Missouri, who shares her journey from nursing to running a thriving consignment business. She discusses her and her husband’s early experiences flipping houses, her unique ability to separate emotion from investment decisions, and how those skills translated into managin...

In this bonus episode of The Main Mike Podcast, Kaleb Foster, Adam Escoto, and Dustin Davidson dive into the current real estate market, breaking down trends in listings, sales, and pricing while addressing the psychology of today’s buyers and sellers. They explore why inventory is rising, homes are sitting longer, yet prices continue to climb and what that means for buyers looking to make a move...

In this episode of The Main Mike Podcast, our hosts sit down with Tiffany Blair and Julie Turner, owners of The Main Event in downtown Joplin, to share how they created an affordable, stylish space for celebrations of all kinds. They talk about the growth of their business, community impact, and future plans to expand offerings beyond private events.

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with his fellow hosts: Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster to discuss the realities of being independent contractors in real estate. Covering the challenges of inconsistent income, long hours, and the hidden costs of running your own business. They share personal stories, lessons learned, and misconceptions about real estate to highli...

Welcome to the first BONUS episode of The Main Mike Podcast, hosted by Kaleb Foster. Today we talk to Anthony Miller of The Flanagan Group, who shares his passion for helping clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, the importance of consistency in real estate, and the value of teamwork in driving success.   You can catch more bonus episodes that will be real estate focused every other Monda...

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast today features real estate investor and flipper Aaron White, who shares his journey from trucking industry negotiations to successfully flipping three to four homes a year, emphasizing ethical practices, quality work, and lessons learned from both successes and mistakes. He discusses finding undervalued properties, building strong relationships with trades and...

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto, Kaleb Foster and Dustin Davidson sit down with Kim Flanagan and Sarah Vonder Haar to introduce The Essential Real Estate, a new brokerage in Joplin built on community, culture, and integrity. They discuss the vision behind the company, the leadership team’s 100+ years of combined experience, and the drive to create a client-first, values-ba...

In this episode of the Main Mike Podcast, our host Adam Escoto and co‑hosts Kaleb Foster and Dustin Davidson sit down with Jeff Hallmark of J Builders to discuss a new residential development in Carthage. Jeff shares how his partnership with Justin Hallsworth led to the creation of a modern, energy‑efficient subdivision featuring stylish, custom homes designed to meet community needs. The conversa...

Welcome back to the Main Mike Podcast! Sit back and relax as Adam Escoto sits down with Scott Clayton from Habitat for Humanity to discuss their incredible mission here in Joplin, how you can get involved, and what you’ll find at their local storefront.

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today we are joined by Katie Schneider from the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin. Learn how the Ronald McDonald house is impacting people's lives on a daily basis and learn about their upcoming events and how you can join in!

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Abby Nelson from microMansions. Get ready to dive into how microMansions is revolutionizing home construction and discover how you can be part of their exciting journey!

Welcome back to The Main Mike podcast, this is our 100th episode and we are so incredibly thankful for all the support you have been showing us over the years. We are excited to continue brining you new episodes each and every Friday, this week join us as we talk to Keyven Dunn and how you can support local musicians and artists in the Joplin area. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!