🏎️Life After NASCAR: Blake Koch on FilterTime and Entrepreneurship.

In Episode 19 of Between 2 Hats, hosts Patrick Osman and Phillip Burton sit down with Blake Koch, former NASCAR driver and founder of FilterTime, to unpack one of the most unexpected transitions you’ll hear — from professional racing to building a fast-growing, customer-first business.

Blake shares how being unexpectedly let go from NASCAR forced him to reinvent himself, why a frustrating trip to buy air filters sparked a business idea, and how obsessing over customer experience became the foundation of FilterTime’s growth. From partnering with Dale Earnhardt Jr. to expanding into property management and healthcare, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to build a company that lasts.

The episode also explores the physical and mental demands of professional racing, the future of NASCAR and electric vehicles, the discipline required to compete at the highest levels, and why making life easier for customers is the real product every business is selling.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate operator, business leader, or just someone navigating a major career pivot, this episode delivers real lessons on resilience, belief, and building with intention.

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💼 The Leadership Lesson Every Property Manager Needs | Episode 18 | Bryan Jenkins

In Episode 18 of Between Two Hats, hosts Patrick Osman and Philip Burton sit down with Bryan Jenkins — military veteran, real estate investor, and President of Genstone Property Management — for a conversation packed with leadership gems, property management truths, and investment strategies that actually make sense in today’s market.

Bryan walks us through his journey from military service to property management, sharing the lessons, discipline, and mindset shifts that shaped how he leads people, handles HOAs, communicates with clients, and builds teams that actually solve problems instead of just pointing them out. The guys dive into the human side of business (yes, even in property management), why communication beats chaos every time, and how leaders can scale by building problem-solvers — not bottlenecks.

You’ll also hear Bryan break down modern real estate investing with straight-shooting clarity, from DSCR loans to Airbnb and corporate housing, plus how Genstone is building a “sticky ecosystem” with smart tech, better systems, and proactive management.

If you’re in property management, real estate investing, Airbnb, SFR/BTR, or you just love hearing how military leadership translates into business… this one’s for you.

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💼 From Subway to SFR Success | Jeffrey Tesch on Discipline, Cash Flow & Leadership

In this episode of Between 2 Hats, hosts Patrick Osman and Phillip Erik Burton sit down with Jeffrey Tesch, CEO of RCN Capital, to talk about his journey from running Subway franchises to becoming one of the most respected voices in private lending and real estate investing.

Jeff shares lessons from decades in the industry—on building relationships, maintaining discipline in any market, and spotting opportunities for cash flow even when the economy shifts. From his early days learning operations through sandwiches to leading a national lending firm, Jeff proves that mindset and consistency are the foundation of success.

💡 Highlights from this episode:

- How running a Subway franchise taught Jeff the fundamentals of business discipline
- The power of personal connections in real estate and leadership
- How to leverage equity and financing options for smarter investing
- Why positive cash flow deals still exist—even with high interest rates
- Building a winning culture through servant leadership and humility

What today’s market means for individual investors and long-term growth

This episode is packed with insights for real estate professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to scale their mindset—and their portfolio.

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