Hoffman Hour

EPISODE 57 | PHIL CHAVEZ – THE GRILL, ROUTE 66 & THE SECRET TO A GREAT BURGER What does it take to build a restaurant that people keep coming back to for decades? And what really makes a great burger? On this episode of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, host Robert Hoffman sits down with Phil Chavez, owner of The Grill in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a conversation about restaurant ownership, family h...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Mike Adams – Albuquerque, Sports, Boxing & Getting 1% Better Every Day Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance In this episode of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Mike Adams for a conversation about Albuquerque, New Mexico, sports, boxing, radio, storytelling, community, winning, and getting 1% better every day. Mike has spent ro...

Kade Walenta, owner of Kade’s Kleanup, joins Robert Hoffman on the Hoffman Hour Podcast for a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, building a team, and developing the mentality it takes to grow a business at a young age. Kade shares his perspective on overcoming self-doubt as a young entrepreneur and learning how to lead by example as his business and responsibilities have grown. A maj...

⚽ HOUR PODCAST — EPISODE 55 | PATRICK SCHMITTDIEL JR. What separates talented players from the ones who actually make it? On Episode 55 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Patrick Schmittdiel Jr., a New Mexico soccer coach with deep roots in the game, to talk about what really goes into developing athletes, building winning teams, and turning talent into results. Patrick sh...

🔥 HOFFMAN HOUR PODCAST — MICHAEL ESPINOSA | BULLDOG FAB505 Michael Espinosa joins the Hoffman Hour Podcast to talk about what it really takes to build and operate a business in Albuquerque. Michael is behind Bulldog FAB505, a local, family-run metal fabrication company specializing in custom welding, gates, fencing, signage, awnings, carports, commercial fabrication and more. In this episode, we...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Episode 53 – Brandon Saiz of NCB Mechanical Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance Robert Hoffman sits down with Brandon Saiz, owner of NCB Mechanical, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership, sales, business growth, and what it really takes to build a successful home service company from the ground up. Brandon founded NCB...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Episode 52 – Jeff Faulwell Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance In Episode 52 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with longtime insurance professional Jeff Faulwell for a wide-ranging conversation about insurance, entrepreneurship, sales, technology, music, leadership, and what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Jef...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Episode 51 – Seth Hoffman Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance In Episode 51 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Seth Hoffman for one of the most personal, funny, and creatively driven conversations yet. Seth is a singer-songwriter and musician based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the host of the public access and YouTube talk sh...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Episode 50 – Jason Cassidy Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance   In Episode 50 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Jason Cassidy, District Manager for Farmers Insurance District 25, Presidents Council member, business coach, and leader responsible for helping develop and support insurance agency owners across Central New Mexico....

In Episode 49 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Daniel Kearney, Principal and Qualified Broker at RESOLUT RE New Mexico, for an in-depth conversation about commercial real estate, economic development, urban planning, and the future of Albuquerque. Daniel began his commercial real estate career in 2014 and helped launch the New Mexico division of RESOLUT RE in 2018. Today,...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Episode 48 – Claudette Ward of Clear Path Investigations Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance In Episode 48 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Claudette Ward for one of the most fascinating and eye-opening conversations yet—diving deep into the real world of private investigations, insurance fraud, surveillance, scams, cheating s...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Episode 47 – Trish Lopez of Teeniors Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance In Episode 47 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Trish Lopez—entrepreneur, community advocate, former film industry professional, and founder of Teeniors , a company creating meaningful connections between generations while providing technology support from...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast – Episode 46 OG MOD: Ink Therapy, Faith, and Healing Through Art Is a tattoo just ink… or is it something deeper? In Episode 46 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with OG MOD of Know Frowns Tattoo — a respected Albuquerque artist with deep roots in the community — to explore what people are really searching for when they sit in the chair. Because sometime...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast – Episode 45 Dipo Alam: Faith, Vision, and Obedience in Business Some ideas sound crazy… until they change everything. In Episode 45 of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, Robert Hoffman sits down with Dipo Alam — serial entrepreneur, restaurant visionary, and man of faith — for a powerful conversation about what it really means to walk in obedience when God gives you a vision. From...

Hoffman Hour Podcast – Episode 44 Host: Rob Hoffman Guest: Luis Hernandez (Elite Business Coaching & Consulting) If you’re a business owner, sales professional, or entrepreneur in New Mexico, Texas, or Arizona, this episode is built for you. Episode 44 dives deep into one of the most overlooked profit drivers in business: clarity of purpose and precision in your offer. Rob Hoffman sits down wi...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast | Episode 43 – Darren Conkleton (Round 2) Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance Darren Conkleton returns—this time as a brand-new agency owner. After completing the Protege Program at The Hoffman Agency, Darren steps into ownership and joins Robert Hoffman for a real, behind-the-scenes look at what the first phase of building an insurance agency actually f...

Hoffman Hour Podcast – Episode 42 Hosted by Robert Hoffman | The Hoffman Agency Insurance In Episode 42 of the Hoffman Hour, Robert Hoffman delivers one of the most personal and wide-ranging conversations yet—blending real-life milestones, business philosophy, and hard-earned lessons on leadership, risk, and responsibility. For the first time on camera, Robert shares the news that his family is of...

On this episode of the Hoffman Hour Podcast, host Robert Hoffman sits down with commercial real estate broker and entrepreneur Christian File for a wide-ranging conversation about business, leadership, and the long game of building wealth. Christian shares one of his most epic elk hunting stories, setting the tone for a discussion that blends adventure with entrepreneurship. The two dive into the...

🎙️ Hoffman Hour Podcast – Featuring Isaiah Siaz & Greg Maier Host Robert Hoffman, insurance agent and owner of Hoffman Insurance, welcomes back Greg Maier, Senior Loan Originator, for his second appearance on the Hoffman Hour, alongside Isaiah Siaz, Mortgage Originator, for a powerful conversation on mentorship, growth, and leading with value. This episode explores the importance of mentoring...

Hoffman Hour – Episode 39 Host: Robert Hoffman Guest: Morgan Armstrong Mo Stuff Vintage Boutique | Rio Rancho, NM Episode 39 of Hoffman Hour drops at a fascinating moment—right around the time the 3I/Atlas comet made its closest pass to the sun—and the conversation is just as wide-ranging. Morgan Armstrong returns for round two, giving listeners a fresh perspective on what’s changed since her firs...

Hoffman Hour – Episode 38 Host: Robert Hoffman Guest: Jairus Calais What do successful people—no matter their background—have in common? In Episode 38 of Hoffman Hour, Robert Hoffman sits down with top producer Jairus Calais to break down the mindset, habits, and intentional actions that separate high performers from everyone else. Jairus shares what he’s observed among the top producers in his co...

Episode 37 – The Hoffman Hour Guest: Austin Harvey — Visionary & Founder at Player One Productions In this episode of The Hoffman Hour, we sit down with Austin Harvey — the guy who originally had the idea for the podcast, helped bring it to life behind the camera, and now leads a growing team at Player One Productions. We chat about the often-overlooked struggle of overthinking in business: ho...

Guest: Jennifer Jaciw — Founder & President, Jaciw Consulting LLC Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico In this episode, Robert Hoffman sits down with Jennifer Jaciw, an award-winning business professional, coach, consultant, and entrepreneur with a background as dynamic as the leaders she develops. Jennifer shares stories from her early career in luxury and celebrity-focused transportation, inclu...

Robert Hoffman welcomes Matt Williams back to the podcast for a second round after the first conversation delivered too much value not to continue. Matt is the host of the Inspection Empire Builders and Pest Empire Builders podcasts, and a business owner known for developing leaders and leveling up organizations from the inside out. In this episode, Robert and Matt get real about business ownershi...

🎙️ Episode 34 — Protecting What You Build with Gwyneth Lewis & Carl Allen In this episode, Robert Hoffman is joined by Gwyneth Lewis and Carl Allen for a powerful conversation about protecting businesses, empowering owners, and learning from real-life experiences. Gwyneth shares how she helps business owners grow and safeguard their companies and employees through voluntary information securit...