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In this episode, we sit down with a former Nebraska Husker who walked away from football to chase something bigger: purpose-driven freedom through real estate. From growing up in New Orleans to becoming a developer and investor, his story is packed with lessons on discipline, identity, and legacy.

We unpack how the habits formed on the field shaped how he leads in business and life—backed by a strong foundation of faith and family. From triple net deals and dark tenants to vertical integration and flex space development, we break down the tactical side of building wealth and the internal work it takes to become the kind of man who can steward it well.

This episode is part strategy, part soul. It’s not just about buying buildings—it’s about becoming someone worth following.

📌 Key Takeaways:
✅ Discipline beats motivation—in sports, business, and life
✅ Real estate strategies that build long-term leverage
✅ Why faith and purpose are the true definitions of freedom
✅ The power of vertical integration for scaling wealth
✅ How leadership at home mirrors leadership in business

This is for the builders—the ones chasing legacy, not just profit.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:40 Journey from Louisiana to Nebraska
06:45 Discipline and Resilience in Sports and Life
09:45 Influence of Family and Overcoming Adversity
12:40 Transitioning from Sports to Business
15:44 Real Estate Aspirations and Early Experiences
21:15 Entering the Commercial Real Estate World
24:43 Transitioning from Sports to Real Estate
28:47 The Role of a Broker in Real Estate Investing
32:46 Leveraging Real Estate Licenses for Investment Success
36:46 Understanding Triple Net Leases and Their Benefits
41:02 Navigating the Dark Side of Retail
47:58 Commercial Lease Strategies and Negotiations
51:06 Understanding Rent Escalations and Market Dynamics
53:51 Future Developments and Market Opportunities
01:01:01 Understanding Commercial Real Estate Dynamics
01:03:47 Navigating Market Research and Tenant Acquisition
01:06:44 Managing Risks in Real Estate Development
01:10:48 The Importance of Purpose and Personal Growth
01:18:46 Faith and Values in Business and Life

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Here’s the trap most leaders fall into: they delegate a problem and think they’ve led. But when things go sideways, they point fingers instead of owning outcomes.

Let’s be real—handing something off isn’t leadership. And when you delegate too early—or to the wrong people—it doesn’t create freedom, it creates chaos.

In this episode, we unpack the uncomfortable truth: real leadership starts when the excuses stop. We break down the difference between delegation and deflection, how extreme ownership reshapes your company culture, and why skipping leadership development is the most expensive mistake you can make.

We walk through the four levels of delegation, how military structure drives business clarity, and why you can’t expect $200/hour results from $20/hour thinking. You’ll hear real examples of what works, what breaks, and how to lead through both with intention.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ Why most delegation fails before it even begins
✅ The $200/hour mindset shift most business owners miss
✅ How military structure creates clarity and buy-in
✅ The cost of skipping leadership development
✅ Why the lid on your business is often you

You don’t need more hands—you need more ownership. And it starts with you.

Chapters:

00:00 The Importance of Ownership in Leadership

05:56 Levels of Delegation and Their Impact

11:22 The Role of Hierarchical Structures in Business

17:24 Learning from Mistakes and Taking Responsibility

24:01 The Balance of Risk and Reward in Leadership

29:54 Empowering Employees Through Defined Roles

35:48 The Value of Fast Failure and Continuous Improvement

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Playing It Safe Might Be the Riskiest Thing You’re Doing
We were told to follow the rules: get the job, play it safe, save what you can, and hope it adds up to freedom someday. But what if that path is actually keeping us stuck?

In this episode, we talk with someone who stopped coasting. Andrew was living the “smart” financial life—until he realized comfort was costing him control. Now? He’s building a life of freedom on purpose. From buying his first multifamily in Omaha to managing an 8-bedroom co-living space in Austin, he’s not chasing some get-rich dream. He’s building systems, making real decisions, and playing the long game—with clarity.

We unpack the wake-up call that shook him, the $44K mistake that taught him, and the mindset shifts that freed him.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ Why playing it safe can quietly drain your future
✅ The high price of hiring the wrong contractor
✅ How a rent-by-room model created consistent cash flow
✅ What it takes to run properties while keeping your day job
✅ How clarity and control beat hustle and hype

Freedom doesn’t come from more comfort—it comes from making moves that matter.

Chapters:
00:00 The Real Estate Journey Begins
02:23 Diving into Real Estate Investment
07:04 Understanding Rental Strategies
12:29 The Multifamily Property Decision
17:11 The Roof Nightmare and Lessons Learned
22:33 Balancing Personal Challenges with Property Management
30:37 Balancing Profit and People in Property Management
31:58 Building a Reliable Maintenance Team
34:22 The Importance of Systems in Property Management
38:14 Personal Challenges and Family Connections
42:36 Life Lessons from Loss and Travel
45:00 Finding Freedom in Flexibility
01:24:50 Defining Freedom in a Nomadic Lifestyle

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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what actually makes a service business valuable—from strategic pricing and employee care to operational systems and SBA financing. This isn't theory. It's what we're learning firsthand while taking over a local plumbing company.

We get into the trenches—talking about the hidden leverage of SOPs, why price transparency matters more than ever, and how backend operations determine whether your business can scale or stall.

We also unpack real-world SBA changes, deal structures, and why goodwill might be the most misunderstood piece of small business valuations.

Whether you’re planning to buy a business, currently running one, or just thinking like an owner—this episode will challenge you to stop chasing revenue and start building real enterprise value.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ The three levers that drive business value (and which one is most overlooked)
✅ Why raising prices can actually retain great employees
✅ How perceived quality wins customers—even without changing your product
✅ What FF&E, inventory, and goodwill really mean in a valuation
✅ The latest SBA financing rules and how they impact your deal structure
✅ Why most businesses aren't ready for marketing (and what to fix first)
✅ The hard truth about buying vs. operating—and why finding the deal is just step one

The biggest wins come from the boring, behind-the-scenes work—if you're willing to build it right.

🎬 Chapters:

00:00 Bridging the Gap in Business Understanding
01:05 The Journey to Business Acquisition
08:30 Investing in Education for Business Success
14:56 The Importance of Due Diligence
17:20 Navigating the Underwriting Process
26:04 Understanding Negotiation Dynamics
30:45 Managing Employee Relations During Transition
36:03 Bridging the Gap in Underwriting
37:06 The Journey to Business Ownership
39:20 Understanding Business vs. Real Estate Underwriting
44:01 Investing in Education: The Value of Courses
50:27 The Importance of Community and Support
52:28 Risk Mitigation in Business Acquisition
53:24 Navigating the Due Diligence Process
01:01:40 Negotiating with Sellers: Finding Common Ground
01:07:13 Employee Retention and Transitioning Ownership

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What if the hardship you're facing isn't bad… it’s just asking you to get stronger?

In this powerful episode of Freedom Fighters, we sit down with a former track athlete, high school teacher, and Air Force officer who’s spent decades studying what helps people thrive—not just survive. From running in -20° windchill to parenting with purpose, this conversation unpacks how pain, perseverance, and preparation collide to forge a life worth leading.

It all started with one brutally honest lesson from his old coach: “There’s no such thing as bad weather—just soft people.” That mindset would go on to shape everything: his leadership style, his parenting philosophy, his mission in the military, and his relentless pursuit of raising strong kids in a softening world.

We explore the grind behind growth, the science of post-traumatic growth, and how to train your brain (and your kids’) to get better at hard things. This episode isn’t about parenting tips or motivational fluff—it’s about building a legacy through discomfort, daily reps, and deeply held values.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ Why preparation matters more than conditions
✅ The mental shift from surviving to thriving
✅ How post-traumatic growth is biologically built into us
✅ Why the military is investing in performance psychology
✅ The difference between therapy and thriving
✅ Raising strong kids in a world that avoids struggle
✅ How bedtime stories can literally rewire your child’s brain
✅ Using mission statements to lead yourself and your family
✅ Practical tools for building character through story
✅ The difference between perception and perspective—and why it matters
✅ Why rhythmic breathing isn't about stress relief—it’s about stress mastery
✅ How to “manipulate” your kids (ethically) to teach them better habits
✅ How to apply pressure without breaking your kids
✅ Why choosing your struggle is better than trying to avoid pain altogether

This one’s for the parents, leaders, and freedom-seekers who are done playing soft.
Listen now—and start building the kind of strength that lasts.

🎬 Chapters:

00:00 Education and Early Life Experiences

04:39 Psychology and Performance

10:01 The Shift in Psychological Focus

14:35 Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience

20:58 Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth

25:57 The Science of Growth Through Struggle

31:11 Raising Resilient Children

36:52 Character Development Through Storytelling

41:25 Navigating Mental Health and Counseling Stigmas

51:15 Understanding Perception vs. Perspective

51:54 New Chapter

56:37 The Importance of Mission Statements

01:01:03 Finding Meaning in Life's Challenges

01:08:18 Ethics in Manipulation and Influence

01:13:29 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

01:18:09 The Role of Struggle in Growth

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In this episode, we wrestle with a tension every entrepreneur, investor, and freedom-seeker faces: Is this a bold pivot or just another shiny object? The difference isn’t always obvious—especially when everything looks like opportunity and we’re wearing five hats at once.

We unpack our own experiences shifting from real estate to small business, trading short-term hustle for long-term legacy, and figuring out what actually deserves our time. If you're feeling stretched thin, juggling too many ventures, or asking whether you're building something meaningful or just moving fast… this one’s for you.

We also ask the hard questions most people avoid:

Why are we really pivoting?
When does ambition become distraction?
What does it cost to be present in one thing vs. good at many?
This isn’t about theory—it’s about clarity. About aligning how we spend our time with who we say we want to become.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ The real difference between pivoting and chasing shiny objects
✅ How to measure opportunity cost when time is your biggest asset
✅ The four hats of wealth-building: employee, self-employed, business owner, investor
✅ Why cash flow and legacy require different playbooks
✅ The identity shift from doing everything to doing what matters

Freedom isn’t found in the next opportunity—it’s built by owning the ones that truly align with our purpose.

🎬 Chapters:
00:00 The Journey to Business Acquisition
11:44 Investing in Education: The Cody Sanchez Course
17:39 Understanding Due Diligence in Business
20:36 Navigating the Negotiation Process
29:17 The Importance of BATNA in Negotiations
39:43 Strategies for Increasing Business Value

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In this raw and real conversation, we sit down with the man who unknowingly sparked the Freedom Fighters Podcast into existence.

Together, we talk about the pivots that define us—from running nightclubs to running real estate associations, from rebuilding homes to rebuilding identity.

We explore how it’s not about having all the answers—it’s about being resourceful enough to find them. And sometimes, all it takes is saying “yes” to the scary thing.

You’ll hear how faith, family, and community shape the pursuit of freedom—not just in business, but in how we live every day. From structuring partnerships that don’t implode, to setting family-first boundaries, to managing the tension between ambition and presence—this episode is a masterclass in real leadership.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ Transitioning from nightlife to leading a real estate investor community
✅ How to build something better without becoming the “guru”
✅ Time-blocking your life for family, faith, and freedom
✅ Redefining success through accountability and 90-day goals
✅ Lessons from broken partnerships—and how to structure great ones
✅ Real talk about imposter syndrome, identity, and quiet time
✅ Why doing less can sometimes get you more
This episode isn’t about a perfect life—it’s about living a life worth remembering.
Take a breath. Reflect. And ask yourself: What would it look like to actually build the life you say you want?

🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Beginnings
02:30 The Journey into Real Estate Investment Associations
05:28 Building a Community and RIA Leadership
08:14 Transitioning from Nightlife to Real Estate
11:06 Family Values and Personal Growth
14:28 Time Management and Prioritizing Family
17:22 Lessons Learned in Real Estate and Business Coaching
29:30 Balancing Family and Work Life
33:22 Setting and Achieving Goals
38:28 The Importance of Quiet Time
43:14 Navigating Family Dynamics
48:27 Embracing Change and Identity
56:07 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
01:00:21 Navigating Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate
01:04:29 Personal Growth and Family Prioritization
01:09:35 Lessons from Partnerships and Business Dynamics
01:14:30 Structuring Successful Partnerships
01:19:42 The Pursuit of Freedom in Real Estate

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Most people want different results—but they’re afraid to live differently. In this episode, we confront that fear head-on and talk about what it really means to be different in today’s world. This isn’t about being quirky for the sake of it. It’s about intentionally going against the grain to live a life of deeper meaning, purpose, and freedom.

We explore the cost of comfort, the danger of fitting in, and the slow drift toward mediocrity that happens when you stop leveling up. We break down how values—not goals—should guide your decisions, and how sticking to your North Star will set you apart in your health, your relationships, your business, and your walk with God.

This is for anyone who’s felt the tension between who they are and who they could be.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ Why being different is the price of real freedom
✅ The invisible influence of your peer group
✅ The myth of comfort—and how it’s keeping you stuck
✅ Choosing your hard: divorce, disease, or discipline
✅ Delegation isn’t laziness—it’s leadership
✅ Understanding risk and building asymmetric upside
✅ Why your values must be louder than your culture
✅ Defining success on your own terms (and no one else’s)
✅ Habits, cold plunges, and becoming the person you were meant to be
✅ Why most people stop at level 10 when the game goes to 100
The world doesn’t need more people playing it safe—it needs more people willing to stand out. Be different. Be free.

🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Uniqueness
02:07 Pursuing Freedom and Lifestyle Changes
03:06 The Fear of Being Different
05:46 Choosing the Hard Path
09:33 Learning from Failure
13:27 Understanding Risk in Business
15:59 The Importance of Values
19:41 Sticking to Your Values
23:34 Defining Weirdness and Cultural Norms
26:22 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
30:03 Embracing Discomfort for Growth
34:59 The Journey of Constant Improvement
38:47 The Importance of Goals vs. Values
42:29 Becoming the Person You Want to Be