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  • How to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets

    How to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets
    Oct 10 2025
    Allen Curran - Curran Cabinetry and Design On the Knowing Your Users: "So if you have teenagers at home, it might come in really handy to be able to slow that down so they don't have the opportunity to slam things shut." We all live in homes with a few of the same types of rooms. We all have kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and a place to do laundry and maybe even a place to hold stuff in the garage. In almost all of these rooms we have cabinets. That is where the similarities deviate. Cabinets can be made of a variety of materials, and styles. How do you choose the best cabinets for your remodeling project. Allen Curran, owner of Curran Cabinetry and Design, knows a thing or two about cabinets. He has been in the industry for years and has seen designs come and go and come back again. Listen as Allen explains the nuances of cabinets, the different design options and even the things you don't see, but you actually feel when using the cabinets. It opens up a whole new world to making your house a much nicer home. Enjoy! Visit Lane at: https://currancabinetrydesign.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curran.cabinetry.design/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 "Timeless Cabinet Color Choices" 04:00 "Architect Encounter on Flight" 09:45 Soft-Close Drawer and Door Features 12:17 Toolbox Over Kitchen Cabinets 14:46 Friendship, Friction, Sales Strategy 20:07 "Connecting with Amish Artisans" 22:55 "Helpful Advice From Retiree" 25:19 "Shop Machinery and Systems" 29:37 Local, Quality-Focused Service 33:07 "Custom Cabinets, Semi-Custom Pricing" 37:39 Muted Colors for Timeless Kitchens 39:17 Oak's Decline and Revival 42:38 "Microwave Drawers and Filtration Systems" 46:56 "Counter-Depth vs Full-Size Refrigerators" 49:43 Ethical Start in Remodeling Business 53:30 Modern Trends in Door Desgin 57:20 "Efficient Kitchen Showroom Design" Podcast Transcription: Allen Curran [00:00:00]: White or shades of white are still the most popular. Gray, blue, and green are the other options. And if you look at the blues and the greens, they will tend to have a shade of gray in them. And the reason for that is so much easier to decorate with other colors. If you wanted cobalt blue cabinetry, certainly we can do it. We offer all the Sherwin Williams paint colors as standard, different colors to choose from. But if you want cobalt blue, my biggest concern and first question is going to be how long before you get tired of that color? James Kademan [00:00:42]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link find@drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie, and today we're welcoming, preparing to learn from Alan Curran of Curran Cabinetry and Design. I almost forgot the and design part. Allen Curran [00:01:06]: Perfect. James Kademan [00:01:07]: So, Alan, how is it going today? Allen Curran [00:01:09]: Today's going well. It's a beautiful sunny day. James Kademan [00:01:11]: Yeah. We're talking cabinetry here. Allen Curran [00:01:13]: We are. James Kademan [00:01:14]: So let's just start with the foundation. How do you get in the cabinetry business? Allen Curran [00:01:18]: Well, how I got into the cabinetry business is I applied for a job, having had experience selling to general contractors and found out a little bit later that I was the only one who applied and dressed in a suit. That's my claim to fame, is I wore a suit the right day. James Kademan [00:01:37]: You know, that is. That's funny. You say that side anecdote here. I'm hiring, I guess you've been doing some hiring. And I get people in Zoom meetings. You probably, I imagine, have people in person. Allen Curran [00:01:48]: A bit of both. James Kademan [00:01:49]:
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  • The Elevator of Wealth

    The Elevator of Wealth
    Oct 4 2025
    Lane Kawaoka - The Wealth Elevator On the Reaching Higher Wealth Floors: "For some people out there, above a few million dollars net worth, time is more valuable than money. It's not the pursuit of money anymore, but it's the pursuit of trading in the money for the experiences." One of the most important things to know when building your wealth is to use the tools that are available to you. Interestingly, the tools available to you grow as your wealth increases. This means you need to build your awareness of opportunities, as you build your wealth. Lane Kawaoka, founder of The Wealth Elevator and a seasoned real estate investor, helps build that awareness to educate people that are in wealth building mode. Lane started out like most of us, as a young worker-bee, blindly following the traditional path—working a W-2 job, saving up for a house, and living frugally. Realizing he wanted more and more was out there, he moved to discovering the power of cash flow and passive income through real estate investing. Starting with a single rental property, Lane scaled his investment portfolio strategically and ultimately transitioned from hands-on property management to larger commercial deals and passive investments. Lane and James dive deep into the nuts and bolts of real estate, including how to evaluate a property with the rent-to-value ratio, why market selection and insider knowledge are critical, and how networking with the right crowd can redefine your investment trajectory. Lane breaks down key concepts like forced appreciation, the difference between Class A, B, and C properties, and the barriers to entry that can be both a curse and a blessing in the business. Listen as Lane explains the value of knowing what opportunities are available to you at the floor you are on in the wealth elevator. Enjoy! Visit Lane at: https://thewealthelevator.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthelevator/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Network Determines Success 08:15 Strategic Networking vs. Weekend Warriors 12:10 Real Estate Investment Strategies 20:33 Investing in Apartment Demand 26:26 Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investments 27:48 Scaling Passive Income Strategies 36:46 Contractor Reliance Challenges 38:32 AI's Impact on Workforce Polarization 47:42 Wealthy's Real Estate Strategy 50:53 "Wealth Strategy and Investment Growth" 59:19 Self-Reflection on Book Quality Podcast Transcription: Lane Kawaoka [00:00:00]: On a whim, I just got a. Got a property manager started to rent it out. And that was kind of where I got this taste of cash flow. And that was back in 2009, 2010. And when I mean the numbers, you look at this thing called the rent to value ratio, where you take the monthly rents divided by the purchase price. If that is not anywhere near 1% or higher, it's not going to work. You know, like, it might be a great place to live, great school district, but, you know, we're trying to find good rental properties that cash flow. And that was kind of why I started to buy these turnkey rentals. Lane Kawaoka [00:00:32]: Out in Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis. James Kademan [00:00:41]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link found@drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie Calls On Call, Extraordinary Answering Service, as well as the Bold Business Book. And today we're welcoming Slash, preparing to learn from Lane Kawaoka. I hope I did that. Okay, Lane of the wealth elevator. We're talking real estate investing here. So, Lane, how is it going today? Lane Kawaoka [00:01:13]: It's good. Aloha, everybody. Thanks for having me, James. James Kademan [00:01:16]: Yeah, thank you. I'm excited you're in Hawaii, but were you born and raised in Hawaii?
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  • How to Use AI for Video Shorts

    How to Use AI for Video Shorts
    Sep 26 2025
    Ibrahim Mohmed - Taja.ai On the Being Real: "The first element is you have to be authentic. So it's about what's authentic to you." The world of business gets moving with marketing, and marketing now happens via social media platforms. These platforms love short form video, to keep our attention spans short and our eyes on the next ad, err, video. But creating short form videos from long format videos takes time. Going through and editing down every bit of profound short video used to take hours. But the ever present question now is, can AI do this? Ibrahim Mohmed founded Taja.ai to solve this problem. A problem he was having with his marketing agency. After building out Taja with his partner, he now offers a robust and useful platform to create video shorts, along with many other useful bits of content, in minutes, rather than hours. Best of all, they aren't your minutes, the computer does the work and you can do other things. Listen as Ibrahim explains how the idea for Taja.ai came to him and his partner, how they built it, what they have learned and how they are continuously working on improving it. Enjoy! Visit Ibrahim at Taja.ai On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithtaja/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 "Taj's AI-Driven Transformation Journey" 06:23 "Transitioning to Software Products" 08:25 "Emotional Creative Entrepreneurs" 11:37 "Shifting Focus: Diversifying Platforms" 16:29 "Becoming an Authentic Influencer" 17:23 Maximizing Watch Time for Platforms 23:25 College Connection Sparks Startup Venture 24:14 ChatGPT's Role in Agency Launch 29:43 Content Creation Tools and Scheduling 33:35 Streamlined Video Content Expansion 36:19 Improving AI-Generated Video Shorts 39:31 Automated Video and Blog Creation 42:06 "Video-Based System Advantage" Podcast Transcription: Ibrahim Mohmed [00:00:00]: The first thing is these algorithms care about watch time more than anything. And what watch time is essentially how long is someone watching your piece of content? And if the. The higher the watch time of your content is, the higher the algorithm will pick it up and showcase it to more people. Because it's signaling to the algorithm that as a result of your video, people are staying on the platform longer. And so as a result, these platforms can serve more ads, these people, and then that platforms make more money as a result. So watch time is huge. James Kademan [00:00:41]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and strength and successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link funded drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie Calls On Call Extraordinary Answering Service as well as the Bold Business Book. And today we're welcoming, preparing to learn from Ibrahim. Oh, my gosh, is it Mohammed Mohmed? Yep, Mohmed. All right. Founder of Taja. Let me try that again. We are welcoming Slash, preparing to learn from Ibrahim Momed, founder of Taja who. James Kademan [00:01:17]: I gotta say, Ibrahim, I'm excited because we were just talking about this before. We create shorts with this software. So we're talking about, or talking to the founder of a guy that's you, that created a product that we're actually using. So that's kind of monumental in our world. So I'm excited. So, Ibrahim, how is it going today? Ibrahim Mohmed [00:01:37]: No, thanks for having me on. Yeah, I'm happy to hear that you guys are using Taj actively. And my day's going well. Weeks going well. It's crazy that we're in September, but mid September, that is. But yeah, just trudging through and trying to end the year on a high note. James Kademan [00:01:54]: Yeah, fair. Tell me just a quick history. I know my experience with Taja, but I have no idea how old the software is or really how you got started. So let's start with how long have you been arou...
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  • Business Credit For Small Business

    Business Credit For Small Business
    Sep 12 2025
    Michael Wedaa - Augmentus Business Solutions On the Keeping the Details Correct: "If your address is your old business address with the Secretary of State or with the IRS or on one of the credit bureaus, there's an algorithm in a lot of banks that will give you an automatic denial." Money makes the world go 'round, and it does that by flowing. Money in your business, money out to employees, vendors, investments, and the ever present tax-man. But what if you could shuffle your money a bit to be able to improve the flow to the good things to build your business and your net worth and reduced the amount going to the less than good things? Would you want to learn how to reduce your tax burden, limit your liability and build your business credit?? The crazy thing is, a lot of these strategies are simple and effective. The crazier thing is that many entrepreneurs don't know about them or feel they are too small for it to matter. It matters. Michael Wedaa is the owner of Augmentus Business Solutions. Their purpose is to help businesses navigate the game of business to make and keep more money. He understands the nuances and differences between things like LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, and how you want your different business entities to be structured. Listen as Michael goes into detail on business credit, taxes and business entity differences. Enjoy! Visit Michael at: https://www.augmentusinc.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corp_llc_guru/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Understanding Business Credit Types 07:23 "Ensuring Business Credit Readiness" 12:22 Boost Business Credit with Proper Address 18:05 Kid-Friendly Jobs and Saving Tips 22:51 Passive Income through Market Rent Strategy 31:32 Protecting Assets with Equity Liens 36:55 Strategic Lien Planning Explained 41:22 Real Estate Investing with Business Credit 46:18 Delaware Business Court Advantage 48:50 "Registered Agent Requirement for Businesses" 59:11 Asset Protection Through Liens 01:04:44 "Business Rogue: Advanced Corporation Hacks" Podcast Transcription: Michael Wedaa [00:00:00]: No, but, you know, business credit is what I wanted to talk about today. As you know, we focus on helping people get the most out of their corporation or llc. And one of the ways we help people do that is by helping them build business credit. And business credit is very different from personal credit. The rules are different. James Kademan [00:00:25]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link found@drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie Calls On Call, Extraordinary Answering Service, as well as the Bold Business book. And today we're welcoming Slash, preparing to learn from Michael Wedaa of Augmentus Business Solutions. And Michael, we're hitting a lot of things here. The business credit, I believe, is the main one. So let's just start out with what is business credit? Michael Wedaa [00:01:01]: Great. No, first off, James, it's great to spend some time with you again. It's been a while since we last. James Kademan [00:01:06]: Chatted, but it has, you know, it's funny. I'll just elude here a little bit. YouTube is moving into shorts and all that jazz because they're trying to compete with all the other social media things that have short videos. And so we just got fancy software, whatever to find shorts. And it's interesting because some interviews, you're like, yeah, there's a handful. And yours is like, ba, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam. All good stuff. So I'm so happy that we have you on here a second time because, well, good. James Kademan [00:01:34]: Now we get more content for the masses. Michael Wedaa [00:01:36]: Right? That's right. That's right. No, but, you know,
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  • How to Be a Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters

    How to Be a Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters
    Sep 5 2025
    Tracy Anderson - Big Brother Big Sisters of Dane County On the Value of Being a Mentor to a Kid: "When you spend time with a child, it's shown to prove that they'll likely go to college when they grow up or have a better paying job or not partake in violence, alcohol or drugs." As entrepreneurs, we strive to do our best every day. We push and drag ourselves, our employees, our clients and our vendors to join us in growing our business. We do all of this for many reasons, but for many of us, that reason is based on two words, Growth and Freedom. What is interesting is that not everyone has that mindset, or has even had the opportunity to be exposed to that mindset. Not everyone knows that you can do and be better. Some people simply have not been shown all of the opportunity they really have. That is one of the reasons I became a Big, with Big Brothers Big Sisters and why we are lucky to have Tracy Anderson, of BBBS Dane County in Madison, Wisconsin to chat with us about the difference a mentor can make. Tracy explains what all Big Brothers Big Sisters does for kids, adults, the community and society at large. All of this rolling around the idea of people sharing time, experience and ideas with each other, thinly veiled as just having fun hanging out. If you have ever wondered how you could make a difference in the world, as a way to show gratitude for the success you have achieved, I'd highly suggest becoming a Big. Listen as Tracy explains what it takes to be a Big and the challenges Big Brothers Big Sisters has continued to overcome, just like any business. Often success can be measured by a bank account, more importantly, it can be measured in smiles and expanding the opportunity that you were lucky enough to learn about. Enjoy! Visit Tracy at: https://www.bbbsmadison.org/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Building Birdhouses and Life Lessons 03:59 Mentoring Program: One-on-One Impact 07:04 "Child Signup Process Overview" 12:07 Revamping Recruitment Post-COVID 14:58 Interview Process for Kids and Bigs 18:14 Event Hub: Free, Discounted Activities 21:27 Unbreakable Bonds Through Mentorship 23:50 Podcast vs. Gaming Popularity Dilemma 28:31 "Community Outreach & Partnerships" 31:03 Economic Uncertainty Hits Spending 34:54 Dane County Scavenger Hunt Adventure 36:56 Team Roles: Fundraising and Missions 38:58 Mission-Based Team Challenges 44:43 "Team Building and Mission Alignment" 47:46 Transformative Experience Perspective 48:44 Mentorship Boosts Future Earnings 54:38 "Girls on the Run Program" 57:52 Local Giving Transparency in Madison Podcast Transcription: Tracy Anderson [00:00:00]: So it's a one to one mentoring program. So it's all about spending that one on one time. It truly makes a difference. And when you spend time with a child, we create new matches, ages 6 to 13. Another great reason why mentorship works. I mean, you're getting out of a different environment and you're being asked to do things that you know are going to help you when you become an adult. James Kademan [00:00:34]: You have found authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. We are locally interwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link fund@drawincustomers.com and today we're welcoming, preparing to learn from Tracy Anderson of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Dane County. So, Tracy, how is it going today? Tracy Anderson [00:00:58]: Good, good. James Kademan [00:00:59]: I'm excited for you to be here. Tracy Anderson [00:01:00]: Thank you. James Kademan [00:01:01]: I've been a big. I guess I'm not technically a Big anymore, but I was a Big with Danny. We got connected when he was 11. Tracy Anderson [00:01:08]: Okay. James Kademan [00:01:08]: So it's like I said, is almost forever. It's been a while.
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  • How to Build a Charcuterie Board Business

    How to Build a Charcuterie Board Business
    Aug 29 2025
    Therese Merkel - Tricky Foods On the the Goal of Being a Business OWNER and not a Business OPERATOR: "How do I build a machine that works without me so that I can still be involved in this business, but I'm not the one working Friday, Saturdays and weekends?" The food business can be tricky. You've got health codes to deal with, so people don't get sick. You've got the whole issue of spoilage, so you need to keep product moving. Then you've got the fluctuating prices of your ingredients. Add in the challenges of employees, and property and customers and different tastes and you have a very challenging business. That is why it is so incredible to chat with people like Therese Merkel, of Tricky Foods. Therese Merkel always loved cooking and has brought that passion to her charcuterie board business for Madison, Wisconsin (soon the world) visitors to love. Therese’s journey from a traditional tech career at Epic to building a thriving cheese and charcuterie business is filled with twists, hustle, and a whole lot of Wisconsin pride. She shares how she turned her culinary passion, and a timely Instagram trend, into a storefront that’s more than just a stop for cheese boards. She added a wine and beer bar, event space, and catering hub that celebrates all things local. In this candid conversation, Therese opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from bootstrapping her business with just $10,000, to navigating Madison’s real estate market, negotiating everything from kitchen rent to employee wages, and learning how to build systems that let her step back from day-to-day service and focus on expansion. She discusses the inspiration behind launching shippable charcuterie boards using Wisconsin cheeses, the powerful impact of authentic social media marketing, and the ongoing challenge of scaling up while keeping her signature brand of creativity and local spirit. Listen as Therese explains how she used her persistence, skills, and a bit of luck along with her incredible wit and charm to get things done in such a blisteringly fast way it must be heard from her to be believed. Therese is nothing less than amazing and you will be inspired after just listening to her tell the tales. Enjoy! Visit Therese at: https://www.notsotrickyfoods.com/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Driven by Money, Not Passion 08:51 Considering Investing in a Storefront 13:36 Unexpected Offer for Dream Space 19:30 Adjusting Business Hours 24:38 Indifferent Sports Parent 28:28 Madison's New Entrepreneurship Hub 34:05 First Experience with Delegation 41:51 Creative Holiday Charcuterie Artists 43:32 Navigating Bureaucracy for Permits 49:29 Prioritize Engagement Over Acquisition 55:55 "Profitable Meat Shipping Realization" Podcast Transcription: Therese Merkel [00:00:00]: Opposed to using. As opposed to using like Harry and David or like 1-800-FLOWERS. They can support a local company and shippable boards that only uses Wisconsin cheeses. And we're from Wisconsin. It just feels like a good way. It. It's serendipitous with like, my feel on community and supporting local and like the. The local economy. Therese Merkel [00:00:19]: Here. James Kademan [00:00:28]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link fund@drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie, and today we're welcoming, preparing to learn from Therese Merkel of Tricky Foods. We're talking foods today, so that's always a good thing. How's it going today? Therese Merkel [00:00:54]: It's going good. Yeah. Nothing really crazy going on such a sweet podcast. James Kademan [00:01:00]: I know, right? Therese Merkel [00:01:01]: You're right. This is probably the most exciting thing I've done today.
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  • Market Your Business with Human Design

    Market Your Business with Human Design
    Aug 22 2025
    Danielle Burken - Danielle Burken Marketing On the How Marketing with Human Design Helps Your Business: "You're attracting the clients that you want to work with because you are showing up as the version of yourself that really trusts in the work that you're doing." We all have a voice. In marketing our business, we often try to sugarcoat or use an inauthentic voice that may not really align with us. Or really even sound anything like us. If you’ve ever wondered how to find greater alignment in your work, or felt frustrated by “cookie-cutter” marketing formulas that just don’t fit for your personality, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Danielle shares how she went from running a successful food blog to managing a marketing agency, and ultimately discovered the power of applying human design—a system based on your birth details—to help entrepreneurs market and run their businesses in a way that genuinely feels right for them. James and Danielle dive deep into what human design is, how it differs from traditional personality tests, and why knowing your own design can clear the noise and confusion so common in the modern marketing world. Danielle offers up real-life stories from her own journey and client work, discussing the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of authenticity, and even the tough conversations she faced when leaving her day job to take the leap into business ownership. Listen as Danielle explains how using Human Design can be a great way to bring your own voice into your marketing for your business. Enjoy! Visit Danielle at: https://www.danielleburken.com/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Personalized Business Marketing Strategy 07:14 Journey from Blogger to Marketer 13:24 Human Design Holistic Wellness Success 17:06 Human Design: Understanding Your Type 24:33 "Understanding Human Design Differences" 27:20 Clarity Through Actionable Planning 36:53 "Human Design Marketing Strategy Shift" 38:16 Aligning Content with Human Design 46:23 "Attracting Genuine Marketing Enthusiasts" 52:14 Authentic Marketing through Collaboration 57:10 Entrepreneurial Loneliness and Accountability 01:03:04 Pursuing Side Business Dreams 01:05:31 Pursuing Passion Beyond Stability Podcast Transcription: Danielle Burken [00:00:00]: I do everything through the lens of human design. So for audience members who haven't heard about human design before, it is a tool similar to, let's say, Enneagram, disc assessment, Myers Briggs, those personality type tests. However, this goes a layer deeper because it's based on your birth date and time. And when we apply it to marketing, business becomes so much easier. James Kademan [00:00:28]: Oh well, easy business is best. You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. We are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link fun@drawincustomers.com and today we're welcoming preparing to learn from Daniel Burken of Daniel Burken Marketing. So Daniel, how is it going today? Danielle Burken [00:01:02]: I'm good, how are you? James Kademan [00:01:03]: I am excited because I was poking around your website. Danielle Burken [00:01:07]: Yeah. James Kademan [00:01:07]: And you do marketing, but it, it goes a little deeper than that. Danielle Burken [00:01:10]: It does a lot deeper. I do everything through the lens of human design. So. James Kademan [00:01:15]: Okay. Danielle Burken [00:01:16]: For audience members who haven't heard about human design before, it is a tool similar to, let's say, Enneagram Disc Assessment, Myers Briggs, those personality typ tests. However, this goes a layer deeper because it's based on your birth date and time. So it's not answering any questions which I feel can sometimes skew your results.
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  • How to Find a Property Manager

    How to Find a Property Manager
    Aug 19 2025
    Chris Gantz - Patriot Properties Property Management On the How the Internet Has Changed the Real Estate Industry: "Now you have the democratization of that MLS book, right? So that value is completely gone for the broker because everybody can see everybody everywhere at all times." Investing in Real Estate is often a great way to add to your investment portfolio. There are a few main ways to invest, and one of them is to own property that you pay for someone else to take care of the property. This includes preparing the place for rent, marketing the property, and finding some sweet people to rent the place. Chris Gantz of Patriot Properties knows property management and real estate investing. Unlike the usual interviews with investors and agents, Chris brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective, sharing what it’s really like to manage thousands of units across Wisconsin—including multifamily buildings, self-storage, mobile home parks, and short-term rentals. This is the guy doing the things that the other investors pay people to do. Chris is the real deal and explains in candid detail what you need to look for when hunting for your property manager. He also discusses a few things to look for in the rental property you are looking to acquire. Chris delves into Patriot Properties’ innovative decentralized model, how technology is transforming the industry, and the strategies his team uses to stay ahead of the competition—like same-day showings and rapid application processing. He also explains the challenges and perks of active management, pricing strategies, the ever-evolving rental market, and how landlords can maximize returns in both cash-flow and appreciation-focused markets. Listen as Chris explains tips for finding off-market deals and managing tenant relationships (including some wild stories!). If you’re thinking about investing in real estate or want to learn what it takes to truly succeed in property management, you won’t want to miss Chris’s thoughtful insights and candid stories from the field. Enjoy! Visit Chris at: https://patriot-properties.com/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 "Instant Self-Showing Rental Advantage" 05:52 Apartment Leasing: Act Fast Strategy 12:36 Operational Success Determines Investment Outcomes 18:07 Madison Real Estate Investment Surge 22:43 "Challenges of First Property Investment" 29:56 Real Estate Market Evolution Gaps 32:30 "AI Transforming Company Operations" 39:51 Balancing Maintenance with Convenience 43:36 Maintenance Included: No Chargebacks Policy 52:08 Strengthening Client Relationships 54:10 "Value Add Strategy Explained" 01:04:09 Unconventional Property Account Management 01:05:49 Client Communication and Strategy Adjustment Podcast Transcription: Chris Gantz [00:00:00]: I would say so. You know the Burr method, right? House hacking, I think that's always a great way. One of the things I've always said is, in my opinion, you know, one of the fastest ways to make money in real estate is to fix and flip. So if you can find the single family home, you're going to live in it, or the duplex, you're going to live in it, fix it up. While you live there, you're putting in all the sweat equity, do as much work as you can. Foreign. James Kademan [00:00:33]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. We are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link funded drawincustomers.com and today we're welcoming Slash, preparing to learn from Chris Gantz of Patriot Properties. We're going to be talking about property management. So, Kris, how is it going today? Chris Gantz [00:00:59]: Good, good. Excited to be here. James Kademan [00:01:01]: Yeah, thanks for being on the show. I'm excited here because I've interviewed quite a few people in the real estate...
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