In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Chris Merz, a real estate investor, shares how entrepreneurship, intentional fatherhood, and real estate investing intersect. He explains building investor focused niches, balancing family with business growth, and learning leadership through marriage and parenting. Chris also discusses values driven decision-making, long-term wealth strategies, and raising children with purpose. Learn practical insight for fathers in building businesses and families. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Chris Merz is a real estate investor, Realtor, and entrepreneur based in the Pacific Northwest. He operates residential real estate and Rama Capital, an investment firm focused on small multifamily properties. As a father of two, Chris prioritizes building systems that support both business growth and family presence.

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👉 Instagram: @chrismerzre

👉 Facebook: Chris Merz

👉 YouTube: @chrismerzre

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:27) Real estate niche

(06:58) Family upbringing

(17:14) Marriage leadership

(21:01) Couples coaching

(37:52) Fatherhood presence

(01:10:36) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Jeremy Dyer, Founder and Managing Partner of Starting Point Capital and VP of Capital Formation at Rise48 Equity, shares how passive real estate investing helped him shift from career success to intentional family leadership. He explains moving from active investing to multifamily syndications, teaching entrepreneurship to children, and building generational wealth with purpose. Learn practical insights for fathers seeking financial independence and impact. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Jeremy Dyer is the Founder and Managing Partner of Starting Point Capital and VP of Capital Formation at Rise48 Equity. With experience as both an active and passive real estate investor, he holds passive equity across thousands of multifamily units nationwide. Jeremy focuses on educating families about passive investing, impact driven wealth, and long-term financial freedom.

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👉 Website

👉 LinkedIn

👉 E-mail: jeremy@rise48equity.com

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(06:25) Redefining success

(13:30) Educating investors

(25:10) Adoption journey

(34:29) Marriage intentionality

(43:02) Teaching entrepreneurship

(01:28:42) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, Kevin Talcott, founder of Talcott Financial Coaching, shares how intentional money management reduces stress and strengthens families. He explains why habits drive financial outcomes, how budgeting improves marriage communication, and why preparation matters during life’s hardest moments. Kevin also connects financial leadership with fatherhood, faith, and long-term legacy. Learn practical insight for dads building stability at home and in business. Listen now on all major platforms!

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Meet the guest:

Kevin Talcott is the founder of Talcott Financial Coaching, where he helps men in their 20s and 30s build clarity, reduce financial stress, and plan with confidence. With over a decade of experience in personal finance, Kevin focuses on behavior, budgeting, and intentional leadership at home. He is passionate about faith, fatherhood, and long-term stability.

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👉 LinkedIn

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:01) Coaching purpose

(07:03) Accountability limits

(14:36) Intentional fatherhood

(29:12) Parenting expectations

(44:13) Coaching growth

(01:17:26) Closing thoughts

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👉Facebook (The BizDad Podcast): / thebizdad

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👉Instagram: / adamlabarr

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