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Why does the news prioritize chaos over clarity? A look at how media incentives, funding, and logical fallacies shape our perception of civil unrest.

In this episode, we examine the shifting dynamics of civil unrest, drawing parallels between the Minnesota George Floyd riots and current events. We explore the logistical evolution of activism, specifically how organized funding and "flying in" protesters can transform a peaceful gathering into urban chaos. By analyzing the media incentives that favor fear-mongering and polarization over objective truth, we discuss how business owners and leaders can navigate a landscape of misaligned incentives and "brain rot" content.

The conversation shifts toward practical solutions for reclaiming intellectual independence. We break down the grassroots level impact of critical thinking skills and the importance of recognizing logical fallacies like the straw man or slippery slope in political discourse. Whether you are a parent looking into the homeschool movement or a professional striving for entrepreneurial freedom, this episode provides a roadmap for filtering out the noise, avoiding confirmation bias, and focusing on what you can actually control.

Chapters:
0:00 Comparing the Minnesota Riots to Current Unrest
2:15 How Activist Groups Fund and Mobilize Protests
4:42 Media Incentives: Why News Outlets Prioritize Polarization
7:10 The Dangers of Headline Culture and Misinformation
10:05 Statistics vs. Sentiment: Is the World Actually Getting Safer?
13:22 Balancing Global Awareness with Local Responsibility
16:45 Grassroots Solutions: Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills
19:15 Breaking Down Common Logical Fallacies in Politics
22:30 Parenting and Teaching Debate at a Younger Age
25:50 Leadership Lessons: Avoiding the "Borrowing Authority" Trap
29:10 Taking Control: Building Personal Freedom in a Chaotic World

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The right mindset can turn a lost start into a life you’re proud to lead—and we show you how in this conversation.

We sit down with a first-gen immigrant, Marine veteran, and now independent insurance agency owner to unpack what it really takes to build freedom—personally and professionally. From a small Nebraska town to Afghanistan to launching a relationship-driven brokerage, we get specific about the habits, leadership moves, and systems that actually compound.

You’ll hear how military discipline became “life’s Adderall,” why the independent model is beating the big brands, and how to scale without losing your soul. We get honest about divorces, resets, hiring young talent, and building a team that holds each other accountable at one big sales table—no ivory towers, just real work.

We also pressure-test the future: AI’s role in service businesses, what should be automated (and what never will), and how to protect the human edge—trust, speed, and genuine relationships. Along the way we talk generational progress, immigrant grit, and the quiet power of podcasting to build real partnerships.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ From Marine Corps lessons to leading a civilian team with clarity and trust
✅ Why independent insurance is winning—and the real economics behind it
✅ Turning “big goals” into daily actions with backward planning and accountability
✅ Balancing tradition and innovation so tech speeds you up, not thins you out
✅ Hiring for character, coaching for skill, and letting people learn by doing
✅ Mindset shifts that create freedom: discipline, consistency, and earned confidence
✅ The future of AI in service industries—and how to keep the human advantage
✅ Relationships as a strategy: lending, real estate, podcasting, and community

Listen in, then pick one system, one habit, or one relationship to strengthen this week—and watch your freedom compound.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:28 Early Life and Joining the Military

02:01 Military Experience and Personal Growth

03:49 Transition to Civilian Life and Insurance Career

06:02 Building an Independent Insurance Agency

08:16 Challenges and Strategies in the Insurance Industry

18:28 Leadership and Team Development

20:59 Applying Military Lessons to Business

33:37 Reflections on Life and Generational Progress

35:52 The Immigrant Experience and Entrepreneurship

37:51 Challenges and Realities of the Insurance Industry

43:16 The Importance of Mindset and Hard Work

47:23 Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Business

52:44 The Future of AI and Its Impact on Industries

01:02:32 The Value of Relationships and Personal Connections

01:04:10 Podcasting and Learning from Experts

01:05:03 Final Thoughts and Consistency in Success

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Real estate isn’t a lottery ticket—it’s a system. In this episode, we unpack our five-pillar “Sherman Strategy” so you can invest with purpose in 2026 and beyond.

We get practical about where your time, money, and risk actually belong. Mindset comes first—becoming the kind of person who learns, shows up, and builds habits. Then we stress-test motives (relationships), map the money (financial), choose your lane (growth), and protect the wins (sustainability). No gurus. No one-size-fits-all. Just a framework you can tailor to your life stage and risk profile.

You’ll hear real scenarios: the single house-hacker turning a triplex into equity, the teacher who leveraged a HELOC into five doors and a plan, and the family shifting paid-off coastal homes into Midwestern apartments for steadier appreciation. We talk velocity of money vs. safety, short-term gains vs. long-term holds, and why recovering seed capital changes the game. We also clear up common myths—FHA/VA occupancy rules, passive “set it and forget it” promises, and the trap of saving small forever.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ The 5 Pillars: Mindset, Relationships, Financial, Growth, Sustainability
✅ Growth vs. Sustain: risk profiles, leverage, and the goal of recovering seed capital
✅ House hacking, BRRRR timing, and when to refinance (or not)
✅ Using HELOCs responsibly—and how to “graduate” to bigger deals
✅ Tax plays: bonus depreciation, short-term rental loophole basics
✅ Exit plans that survive real life (vacancies, repairs, market shifts)
✅ Why specialist brokers beat generalists for niche assets

We’re here to help you stop guessing, pick a clear path, and move with conviction. Ask yourself: which pillar needs attention this week—and what’s the next right step you’ll take to build freedom on purpose?

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Sherman Strategy

00:48 The Five Pillars Framework

01:21 Mindset and Relational Pillars

02:45 Financial and Growth Pillars

04:09 Sustainability and Risk Profiles

06:26 Custom Strategies for Different Investors

07:05 Case Studies and Real-Life Examples

09:00 Investment Strategies and Market Timing

15:53 Legal Considerations and Mortgage Fraud

19:49 Tailoring Strategies to Individual Goals

28:24 Risk Profiles and Investment Velocity

29:55 The Power of Leverage in Real Estate

30:40 Misconceptions About Offsetting Income with Real Estate

31:39 Tax Savings and Growth Strategies

33:00 Customizing Real Estate Strategies

35:15 Real Estate Investment for Young Adults

36:58 Balancing Risk and Reward in Real Estate

40:39 Growth vs. Sustainment Strategies

54:39 Specialization in Real Estate Investments

56:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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What if the one decision you’re avoiding is the key to your next season of freedom?

This week we sit down with our business coach and pull back the curtain—on coaching that actually changes Monday, not just your mood on Friday. We get real about pricing, permission, and why accountability beats inspiration 10 out of 10 times. We unpack the “one thing” approach, the Visionary vs. Integrator puzzle, and how to build momentum with small wins that knock over bigger dominoes.

You’ll hear the messy, human parts too—marriage, money, calling, and the tension between helping people and “eating and living indoors.” We share the simple guardrails that keep you out of the ditch, the leadership law of “no surprises,” and the faith-and-focus mindset that lets you sleep at night because you served people well.

If you’re on the fence about coaching, or you’re leading alone and tired of guessing, this conversation gives you a clear, practical path: what to measure, when to ask for help, and how to turn knowledge into results with daily action.

📌 Key Topics:
• Accountability that pays for itself—how we structure it ✅
• Finding your “one thing” and stacking wins (the domino effect) ✅
• Visionary vs. Integrator: who you are vs. where you’re most useful ✅
• Pricing, permission, and the real ROI of coaching ✅
• The “No Surprises” leadership law and psychological safety ✅
• Tools that matter (big calendar, tight rhythms, human resources) ✅
• When to hire a coach—and when an accountability stake is enough ✅
• Freedom as removing weight vests, not adding hacks ✅

Listen in, pick your one thing, and take one bold step today you’ll thank yourself for in a year.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:52 Michael's Journey to Omaha

01:49 Meeting Jessica and Moving to California

05:04 Transition to Business Coaching

07:10 Challenges and Rewards of Coaching

12:00 Balancing Business and Personal Life

17:34 The Importance of Accountability

42:04 Finding Your One Thing

44:43 Tanner's Vision and Aspirations

45:21 Building Momentum with Small Wins

46:13 The Domino Effect and Achieving Goals

52:25 Visionaries vs. Integrators

53:23 The Importance of Passion in Leadership

01:02:54 Tools and Resources for Success

01:05:47 The Role of Coaching and Mentorship

01:06:54 The Value of Human Resources

01:14:00 Freedom and Removing Obstacles

01:15:54 The Right Time to Hire a Coach

01:24:08 Michael Owen's Contact Information and Final Thoughts

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Goals don’t change us—identity does.

Most of us set big targets, get hyped, then fall off by January 20th and feel like quitters. In this episode, we get painfully honest about why that happens and how to build the kind of life that lasts. We replace “set a goal” with Be → Do → Have: become the person first, take the smallest daily action next, and let the results follow.

We talk about identity over resolutions, grace without excuses, and the simple rule that saves momentum: no two days lost. If you’re working hard and going nowhere, this is your reset—less pressure, more progress, and a faith-first lens for leading your home, work, and money.
We get practical: tiny habits that actually stick, how to measure what matters (leading measures, not vanity metrics), and a simple decision filter to buy back time and income—no more “either/or” traps. We also share how to think like an investor before you own a single asset and why consistency beats “perfect” every time.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ Identity beats resolutions (Be → Do → Have)
✅ No two days lost: stack wins, never break the chain
✅ Do less but daily: small steps, compound outcomes
✅ Leading measures only: track what moves the needle
✅ Investor before investments: act the part, then own the part
✅ And, not or: buy time and results
✅ People before profits; time over money; faith over hustle

If you’re stuck, tired, or behind, choose the next right move today—then repeat it tomorrow.

Chapters:
00:00 Why New Year's Resolutions Fail
01:30 The Be-Do-Have Framework
02:21 Identity-Based Goals
04:05 Simplifying SMART Goals
06:17 The Importance of Small Steps
09:06 Consistency and Habit Stacking
14:03 Setting Business Goals
18:01 Balancing Time and Money in Business
27:43 Understanding Fixed Costs and Margins
28:46 The Importance of Tracking Metrics in Real Estate
29:45 The Truth About Numbers and Context
31:59 Setting and Achieving Personal Goals
34:11 Biblical Context of Goal Setting
36:03 First Principles and Goal Setting
37:01 Balancing Personal and Professional Goals
39:38 The Importance of Intentionality
43:41 Consistency and Habit Stacking
48:44 Final Thoughts on Goal Setting and Improvement

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Reinvention isn’t a midlife crisis—it’s obedience on a deadline.

In this episode, we sit down with a former pastor-turned-operator who rebuilt his life, his leadership, and his livelihood—starting over in his 50s. We talk candidly about failure, forgiveness, and why walking in step with the Holy Spirit beats white-knuckle hustle every time. No polish, no platitudes—just the real story of losing a platform, keeping a marriage, and learning to lead from the bottom again.

We get practical. We unpack a “win the morning, win the day” framework you can run tomorrow: wake early, open Scripture before your phone, journal what God’s saying, name the three needle-movers, move your body, and encourage two people before 10 a.m. We explore servant leadership in the wild—cleaning storage rooms, asking better questions, listening more than we talk—and the gritty humility that attracts mentors, opens rooms, and sustains success.

We also trade notes on shifting from success to significance: raising your leadership lid, paying for coaching when it counts, and choosing character that can actually carry the platform you pray for. If you’ve felt the nudge to pivot—career, business, or habits—this conversation will give you the mindset and mechanics to move.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ How confession, forgiveness, and daily surrender create true momentum
✅ A step-by-step morning playbook to anchor focus and fruitfulness
✅ Servant leadership in practice (and why humility scales)
✅ Communication as a superpower: ask, listen, and earn trust
✅ Finding a mentor (and being one) without the guesswork
✅ Trading “more” for “meaning”: success → significance in work and family

Take one rhythm from this episode, run it tomorrow morning, and lead different this week.

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:12 Early Life and Spiritual Awakening

03:19 Journey into Ministry

04:31 Challenges and Failures in Ministry

05:33 Transition to the Business World

09:21 Daily Routines and Personal Growth

13:32 Leadership and Mentorship

17:13 Starting a New Venture

30:53 The Importance of Connection and Growth

31:24 The Role of Communication in Leadership

32:34 The Devil's Distractions and Leadership

33:29 Servant Leadership and True Leadership

35:49 Personal Leadership Journey

37:51 Spiritual Growth Through Business

40:40 Mentorship and Leadership Development

45:05 The Power of Surrounding Yourself with Great Leaders

51:13 The Value of Paid Coaching and Mentorship

54:00 Writing and Publishing a Book

01:00:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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Rates didn’t drop, insurance exploded, and the old playbook broke—so we wrote a new one.

We unpack where our 2025 calls hit, where we missed, and the framework we’re using to invest, operate, and lead heading into 2026. No hype—just straight talk on real returns, real risk, and real decisions we’re making with our own money.

We compare single-family, multifamily, and commercial reality on the ground: tight inventory, slower price growth, and why cap-rate math only matters in context of today’s “risk-free” rate. We also get painfully specific about the silent killers nobody models—insurance and taxes—and how they’re reshaping deals that looked great on paper.

Then we zoom out. Should you park cash in property, stack cash in business, or ride the market? We share two perspectives: the “sustainability” path (heavy down payments, tax efficiency, sleep-well cash flow) and the “growth” path (build/buy businesses, force value, redeploy). Same goal—freedom—different timelines.

We also talk leadership: building seats before hiring stars, choosing incentives over heroics, and running a values-first org. And yes, we bring faith into the boardroom—how we hand decisions to God, get neutral, and move without FOMO.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ What 2025 actually taught us about rates, inventory, and pricing
✅ Cap rates vs. the risk-free spread (and when 7% isn’t worth it)
✅ The insurance/tax shock—and underwriting that survives it
✅ A better DSCR play: buy cash-heavy, season, then right-size debt
✅ Business vs. real estate in 2026: which fuels freedom faster
✅ Org design that buys back time (seats → people → systems)
✅ Faith as a decision framework—clarity without regret
✅ Where AI and skilled trades create real opportunity

We’re not chasing trends—we’re choosing discipline. Pick one move from this episode, apply it this week, and buy back your next layer of freedom.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back, Taran!
00:10 Reflecting on 2025 Predictions
00:37 Interest Rates and Market Dynamics
02:46 Commercial Real Estate Insights
03:54 Cap Rates and Multifamily Market
05:39 Insurance and Tax Challenges
10:55 Economic Outlook and Investment Strategies
18:29 Adapting Real Estate Strategies
25:58 Economic Predictions and Tariffs
26:24 Stimulus Checks and Investment Opportunities
27:27 Choosing Between Business, Real Estate, and Stocks
28:09 Stock Market Insights and Personal Investments
30:25 Private Equity and Real Estate Returns
32:46 Gold Investments and Market Understanding
36:49 Business Strategies and Personal Goals
37:05 Building and Scaling Businesses
39:38 Organizational Structure and Team Building
46:05 Future Job Market and AI Impact
47:56 Concluding Thoughts and Future Predictions

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You don’t really know what you’re made of until you’re flat on your back in a roach-infested apartment… or hooked up to chemo.

In this episode, we sit down with a creative entrepreneur who went from losing every client overnight and living with cockroaches, to building multi–seven-figure businesses—while walking through an aggressive form of blood cancer. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a real conversation about identity, calling, and what “freedom” actually means when comfort is stripped away.

We talk about the moment you draw a line in the sand and say, “I’m never going back.”
We unpack how discipline, faith, and brutal honesty with yourself can become weapons against chaos, fear, and distraction.

We also get into the tension you probably feel too:
– Being insanely good at your craft, but avoiding the hard things that actually move your life and business forward.
– Wanting to honor God with your work and money, but wrestling with control, tithing, and trust.
– Trying to “hear from God” in business decisions without over-spiritualizing everything.

📌 Key Topics:
✅ From cockroaches and zero income to consistent $70k–$100k months
✅ Why doing hard things first changes how every other decision feels
✅ How identity (“this is who we are, so this is what we do”) fuels consistency
✅ Quantity vs. quality in content and why creatives get stuck in perfectionism
✅ Blending faith and business: tithing, stewardship, and resisting the love of money
✅ Hearing God’s voice practically in our day-to-day decisions
✅ Redefining freedom after walking through chemo, suffering, and survival

Listen in, then ask yourself: What hard thing am I avoiding that my future freedom is quietly begging me to do today?