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REL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - How to Find Your First Investment PropertyAre you ready to buy your first investment property but don’t know where to start? We break down a step-by-step guide for beginner real estate investors to find, analyze, and secure their first rental property. You’ll learn how to define your investing goals, pick the right market, secure financing, and discover deals using MLS, off-market listings, and local networking. We cover essential tips for evaluating properties, performing due diligence, making competitive offers, and setting up your first rental for maximum cash flow and long-term passive income. If you’re interested in house hacking, buy-and-hold rentals, fix-and-flips, or short...
2025-10-3025 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Celebrating 5 Years & 300 Episodes of Real Estate PodcastingWe’re celebrating 300 episodes and 5 years of the REL Freedom, the real estate investing podcast designed to help you build wealth, grow your business, and create financial freedom. In this special anniversary episode, host Mike Swenson shares the origin story of the podcast, the biggest lessons learned from interviewing top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the journey. You’ll hear insights on passive income, short-term rentals, multifamily investing, and strategies for long-term success in real estate. Plus, get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for the show as we continue to bring...
2025-09-1826 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - From Tesla to Target: Real Estate vs. Stocks When Executives Cause ChaosIn this episode, From Tesla to Target: Real Estate vs. Stocks When Executives Cause Chaos, we dive into how high-profile scandals and polarizing decisions from executives at companies like Tesla, Target, Bud Light, and Cracker Barrel have shaken investor confidence and sent stock prices tumbling. While Wall Street investors are left riding out the volatility, real estate investors enjoy more control over their financial future through steady cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and equity growth. Tune in to discover why real estate investing provides stability, predictability, and long-term wealth-building opportunities that the stock market simply can’t match....
2025-09-0421 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Our New 24 Unit Apartment PurchaseWe're excited to share our newest 24 unit apartment purchase with you! We'll cover how we found the deal, what we liked about it, the breakdown of all the numbers, how we financed it, what we like about the location, and the future opportunities this deal opens up, and some of our biggest challenges. If you want to learn more about how you can get invested into these types of deals, let us know!Follow REL Freedom 👇http://FreedomThroughRealEstate.comhttps://www.relfreedom.com/investhttp://RELFreedom.TVReal People. Real Life Stories. Rea...
2025-05-0824 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Is Airbnb Still Worth It? Short-Term vs. Long-Term RentalsIn this episode, our host Mike Swenson, who manages 4 short-term rentals, dives into the ongoing debate: Is Airbnb still a profitable investment, or are long-term rentals the smarter choice? We break down market trends, profitability, and legal challenges that could impact your decision. Learn about the costs, management differences, and risks of each strategy, plus a financial comparison to help you maximize cash flow. We also explore hybrid strategies like mid-term rentals and the future of short-term stays. Whether you're a new or seasoned investor, this episode will give you the insights you need to decide which rental model...
2025-02-0626 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Top 5 Real Estate Investing Tips for 2025What does 2025 hold for real estate investing? 2025 may prove to be a pivotal year in the real estate investing space. Interest rates are still higher than hoped. Deals are tough to come by and get to pencil out. Insurance costs seem to keep going up. However, don't let that stop you from hitting your goals for your family's financial future. The deals you find this year may turn out to be some of the gems in your future portfolio. So don't give up! Make this year an amazing year on your investing journey. Join me for a great conversation...
2025-01-2324 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler - Analyzing Our 146 Unit Apartment PurchaseDo you want to know what to look for in analyzing a deal and when a deal looks good enough to move forward? Join us as we break down one of our best deals that we've taken on, how we found it, what was most appealing about it, what our future plan is with it, and where things are at today. This was a 146 unit property that we closed in July of 2024 in southern Minnesota.Follow Us 👇http://FreedomThroughRealEstate.comhttps://www.relfreedom.com/investhttp://RELFreedom.TVReal People. Real Life Sto...
2025-01-0927 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler - How To Invest In Real Estate With An IRADid you know that you can use an IRA to invest in real estate? This is a secret that real estate investors have been using for years to build their wealth. In this episode we discuss how you can take an IRA and turn it into a self-directed IRA that can be used for real estate investing. Whether you have a lot of money saved up in an IRA or not much, you can unlock this powerful tool today. Download our eBook to get all of the information you need here: https://www.relfreedom.com/investFollow...
2024-12-2619 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler - How To Invest In A Real Estate SyndicationMany people want to get started investing in real estate, but may not have enough money to get a property themselves, nor do they want to take on a property themselves. Today we cover how people can invest in a real estate syndication with minimal money down, while not having to manage the property themselves, and they get to leverage the experience of full-time real estate professionals. We discuss the benefits of investing in real estate vs other investment options & when a real estate syndication could be a great fit for a real estate investor. We also cover what...
2024-12-1223 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - 200 Units In 22 MonthsWe have some exciting news to share! With a recent closing, REL Freedom's Mike Swenson has now surpassed 200 Units owned in 22 months! How did he do it? What wisdom does he have to help you on your journey? Tune into this week's episode as he walks through some of the key things to help you move to the next goal in real estate. Follow Mike 👇http://FreedomThroughRealEstate.comhttps://www.relfreedom.com/http://RELFreedom.TVhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swenson/Real People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Building. REL (Real Esta...
2024-08-0836 min
The MNVBCA PodMNVBCA Clinic RecapThe 2024 MNVBCA Coaches Clinic is over, but that doesn't mean we stop talking about it. Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Becca Pulju (Sebeka), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) as they recap their favorite takeaways from this year's clinic.
2024-07-2945 minREL Freedom PodcastAmir Khan - From Music To Real Estate InvestingAmir Khan is a published composer who bootstrapped growing a music school to a $300,000/year business. Nearing retirement age, he decided to put together a 5 year plan to own 80 single family homes free and clear in 5 years. He has substantial real estate experience as a landlord, wholesaler, flipper, new construction operator and property manager. He also owns and operates a 14 unit apartment complex in Texas and has a portfolio spanning Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.Follow Amir 👇https://www.dreamprimehomes.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirkhan/Real People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Bui...
2024-07-1828 minREL Freedom PodcastScott Stanfield - From PhD to Turnkey RentalsScott A Stanfield started his professional path by earning a PhD in Engineering, which led to 15 years as a research scientist and the Air Force Research Laboratory. He published 14 scientific journal articles and presented over 30 papers at scientific conferences. However, his desire to live life on his terms led him to real estate in 2010. He started with it being a side investment, and by 2017 he was in 7 states, and had amassed a portfolio of over $3M through turnkey rentals. His latest venture is founding Tuxedo Press and published his book "Passive Profits: The Turnkey Rental Investor's Guide," which encapsulates...
2024-07-1126 minREL Freedom PodcastTabatha Thorell - Building Legacy WealthTabatha Thorell is a native of rural Nebraska, is a proud mom to 5 girls, and is also a dynamic speaker, best-selling co-author, life and business coach, podcaster, and seasoned real estate investor. Tabatha and her high school sweetheart started investing in college by renting out part of a house to friends, and their path has built and grown from there. With a desire to leave a legacy of wealth to their future children, they believed that real estate was the way to do that. Tabita is the host to her podcast "What Went Wrong" where she shares inspiring stories...
2024-07-0431 minREL Freedom PodcastJacki Semerau Tait - From $4 To Queen Of Relational Real EstateJacki Semerau Tait is known as the "Queen of Relational Real Estate." Today she is a top producing Realtor and real estate coach, having founded Team Three 23 Real Estate Group with Realty ONE Mountain Desert in the Flagstaff, Arizona area. After losing her house and having literally $4 to her name, Jacki found herself needing to recreate herself and build and grow her income. While it was the lowest of the lows, it became the catalyst for her to launch into her dream life. She's shared platforms with Les Brown, Magic Johnson, and other top speakers. Jacki is also a...
2024-06-2729 minREL Freedom PodcastBradley Dorsey - Flipping $50 Million In Real Estate In 5 YearsBradley Dorsey is a former real estate agent and contractor turned successful house flipper and investor, having bought and sold over $50 million worth of real estate in just 5 years. He has mastered the art of turning properties into profitable investments. He discusses the intricacies of real estate investing, flipping, and the secrets to achieving success in the real estate industry. Bradley has also launched the Flip My Future podcast where he shares more of his story, success, and actionable advice.Follow Bradley 👇https://www.flipmyfuture.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flip-my-future/id1745587954htt...
2024-06-1329 min
The Glow Code: Style Your LifeHow I Overcame Addiction Through Spirituality and Self-Discovery, with Tiffany MouzoonTiffany's Journey: From Addiction to Spiritual Awakening and Authentic LivingIn this episode of 'Wild Serenity Finding Inner Peace Your Way,' host Maren Swenson engages with guest Tiffany, who recounts her profound story of overcoming a 20-year drug and alcohol addiction. Tiffany delves into the depths of her struggles, including surviving toxic shock syndrome and childhood abuse, and how her relationship with God and spirituality became the cornerstone of her healing process. She discusses the significance of seeking divine signs, her routines, and her drive to assist others through sobriety and a future...
2024-06-121h 22REL Freedom PodcastBrian Grimes - The Ivy League Educated Real Estate FlipperBrian Grimes is an Ivy League educated real estate entrepreneur and coach. After graduating from Columbia University, Brian originally had a career in Financial Planning. In 2015, he launched his own real estate development company in his hometown of Philadelphia and has gone on to renovate 300+ rental properties all across the country using the BRRRR strategy. He also founded 24/7 Cash Flow University to teach students how to create passive income and escape their 9-5 desk job. He also teaches others how to fully gut, renovate, acquire, and stabilize cash flowing rental property portfolios.Follow Brian 👇https://workwithgrimes.com...
2024-06-0626 minREL Freedom PodcastJustin Martinez - Real Estate, Fitness & Finances"Do today what your future self will thank you for." This is a motto that Justin Martinez lives by. Justin is a former Sergeant in the US Army, Ranger qualified. After his time in the Army, he attended Arizona State University, where he received a BS in Business Entrepreneurship and a Masters in Real Estate Development. While in college he also started a healthy vending machine company and ran a door to door sales team.He took his saved income and began a journey in Airbnb by buying and renovating cabins in the Great Smoky Mountains in...
2024-05-3028 minREL Freedom PodcastEd Kowalski - From REO to a Top Tier RealtorEd Kowalski felt the crash of the real estate market back in 2008 as a real estate investor. After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, he didn't just bounce back, he soared to new heights. Through determination and resilience, Ed became one of the top REO agents in the Northwest region, selling $10 million annually for the next 5 years. Ed has completed over 20,000 BPOs (Broker Price Opinions) and sold over 1,000 homes as an agent for investors, hedge funds, banks, and government institutions. He's now working to help agents find success through various marketing platforms through his company Top Tier Realtor.Real...
2024-05-2324 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - 5 Takeaways From Hunter Thompson's RaiseFestA week ago I had an opportunity to attend RaiseFest, which was put on by Hunter Thompson, author of the book "Raising Capital For Real Estate." Held in Phoenix, AZ, this conference was attended by over 1,000 people looking to raise capital for their real estate ventures. I had an amazing time, made some great connections, and learned a lot about the next steps we plan to take in our business to grow and help people to passively invest in real estate opportunities. Here I share some of my favorite learnings, quotes, and concepts to be able to share with...
2024-03-1221 minREL Freedom PodcastJodi Nielsen: Unlocking The Power of Cost Segregations On Your Real Estate InvestmentsBenjamin Franklin famously said back in 1789 "Nothing is certain but death and taxes." Jodi Nielsen would quickly chime in "I can help defer one of them." Jodi is a Sr. Account Executive for Cost Segregation Services Inc (CSSI) which has performed over 40,000 Cost Segregation studies. The goal of having a cost segregation study on your investment property is to help accelerate up to 40% of a building's depreciation so that you can use your money now to help make more money. For every 500k on a building, they find that they are able to provide a tax savings benefit in...
2024-02-2928 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Top Real Estate Investing Tips For 2024The REL Freedom Show turns 200! That's right, this is our 200th episode. With it being the beginning of 2024, we wanted to share with you some of our top tips to help you achieve real estate investing success in 2024. Whether you're looking to get your first deal, or looking to scale larger, these tips will help you align for growth, help you with your decision making process, navigate changing interest rates, and get you on the right path. SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ✅ http://relfreedom.tv G...
2024-01-1122 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - How To Invest In A 20 Unit PropertyWe are so excited to share that we closed on a 20 unit property! What excites us the most is that we got to have over a dozen people INVEST WITH US! These people wanted to passively invest in a property without having to do all the work themselves. They wanted to achieve economies of scale that they couldn't do on their own. They didn't want to have 100% of their income lost if 1 unit is left vacant on a single family home they rent out by themselves. Together we can do more! Tune in as we share details on the...
2023-11-3023 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - Choosing Your Real Estate Investing StrategyWhen people first start looking at investing in real estate, inevitably they start thinking "How Do I Choose What To Invest In?" Today we're going to help guide you through that decision! We're going to walk through many of the popular investing strategies, help you do a self-assessment on your goals & resources available to you, and help you move closer to pursuing the investing strategy that's right for you. We'll touch on flipping, buy & hold, short term rentals, BRRRR, mobile home parks, self storage and more. We'll talk about the importance of running your numbers (with the help of...
2023-11-0725 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - How To Get Started Investing In Real Estate With Little Money DownThe 2 questions we hear most often are "How do I get started investing in real estate" and "How do I invest if I don't have enough money for a property". Today we're tackling those important topics! Mike Swenson covers the many different ways that investing in real estate can bring you income & profit, how you can fund your purchases, what considerations to make when deciding what type of investor you want to be, and how you can push the "easy" button and passively invest your money into other people's deals.FOLLOW 👇🏼http://FreedomThroughRealEstate.comhttp://Invest...
2023-09-2826 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler: Acquiring Our First Short-Term RentalAre you considering getting a short term rental for your real estate investing portfolio? We're in the same boat! Get a sneak peek into our lives as we discuss our short-term rental purchase set to close within the next week in the Finger Lakes region of New York! We talk about our overall investing strategy, what we're looking for in a short-term rental opportunity, what we liked about this particular deal, partnering with investors in deals, and what we're planning on doing with this property in the future to add additional streams of income per night to the property. G...
2023-07-2720 minREL Freedom PodcastJosh Lawlor: Rent Your Home For MORE Than A Short Term RentalHaving done flips, single-family rentals, multi-family rentals and short-term rentals, Josh Lawlor has experienced a lot of real estate investing opportunities. He was looking for some additional opportunities and ways to be able to complement his rentals. Josh eventually learned about an opportunity to be able to rent our your home, or rental property, for film shootings. In many cases, these are small businesses, print materials, or even larger companies like Amazon, Zillow, and Lululemon (all of which Josh has rented his properties to for film shoots). Because of this opportunity, he's been able to rent out h...
2023-07-2037 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson & Mike Gengler: How To Set Up A Real Estate SyndicationOftentime real estate agents focus on purchasing single-family flips and dip their toes into smaller multi-family properties ranging from 2-4 units. What would it look like to set up a purchase of a 30+ unit property? This week we discuss setting up a real estate syndication to be able to leverage an agents' ability to find great properties and execute on increasing the value of an asset while having passive investors place their money in these syndications. We discuss why a passive investor would be excited to invest in these types of opportunities, building good strong relationships with your investors...
2023-04-0633 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson, Mike Gengler, Justin Rademacher: Getting Started With Short-Term RentalsReal People. Real Life Stories. Real Wealth Building. REL (Real Estate Leveraged) Freedom: Founded By Mike SwensonShort-Term Rentals on AirBnb and VRBO have been all the rage in recent years. You might be wondering if the market is too saturated or if it's too late to get started investing in your own short-term rental. What are the first steps you can take to get your own short-term rental? We discuss how to pick a market that is a great fit for you, how to pick specific areas within your market, what types of properties to focus...
2023-03-0232 minREL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - How We Acquired A 25 Unit Property With No Money Out of PocketOn the surface, you'll see that 3 teammates helped purchase a 25 unit apartment property with no money out of pocket! What you don't see is all of the work it took behind the scenes to make it happen. Mike Swenson, Justin Rademacher, and Mike Gengler, co-founders of Elite Advantage Properties, walk through the journey they've taken over the past 2 years that led them to this point. We discuss the ways we've helped investors buy their own properties, all the relationships that we've made and cultivated along the way, and all the deals we've analyzed, to where we were able to...
2022-10-2029 min
The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #021 - Josh O'neillJosh O'neill is a Producer, Cinematographer & Owner of Visual Contact, his film and producing agency. Josh has over 15 years experience in the film & television industry, and has played a key role on shows such as Survivor, Married at First Site, Ninja Warrior, Big Brother & The Voice. He also has worked on documentaries for series platforms such as Amazon, Paramount + Disney, following some of the worlds greatest athletes in their day to day life in their homes, interviewing their families. He has also worked on advertisements for major players in the motor industry and was involved heavily in editing coverage f...
2022-09-092h 08REL Freedom PodcastMike Swenson - 5 Ways My Life Changed Over The Past 100 EpisodesWe made it to episode 100! What a journey it has been, and so much has changed over the past 2 years. I'm sharing 5 big ways that my life has changed as a result of hosting the REL Freedom podcast. Spoiler alert: We also have a new business venture to share, which I do in the episode! I share how my mindset has changed, how our Elite Advantage Team real estate business has completely pivoted in a new direction, why real estate is an amazing way to build passive income to fund your future, and why it's so important to invest...
2022-09-0836 min
The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #020 - Jamie KritharasJamie Kritharas is an Entrepreneur, founder of Defiant Digital, a full service marketing performance agency based out of Sydney. Jamie launched Defiant Digital in 2019 and quickly grew the business to over $2m in revenue in just over a year. Before starting Defiant, Jamie also landed global recognition as an International DJ, producer in the EDM category and founded a music label. Jamie's tracks have been used by heavyweights such as Hardwell, Tiesto, Afrojack and Calvin Harris. Jamie gives the lowdown on his time as a DJ & Producer and the path into that before transitioning the skills he used to prom...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #019 - Taj PabariTaj Pabari MASE is one of Australia’s youngest and most successful social entrepreneurs.. Taj was named The Australian Young Innovator of the Year for 2014, an award given to Australia’s most exciting innovator and emerging talent. In 2017, Taj was awarded Young Australian of the Year for Queensland. He is the youngest recipient of the award since its formation in 1979. He is the Chief Executive Officer of The ASE Group, which is comprised of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, the Australia School of Employment, Business Camp & the Youth Agency - a community-led and purpose driven social enterprise that delivers educat...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #018 - Discipline & Hard work! Luke and Teejay discuss hard work and discipline and why now, more than ever, these two values are so important to execute everyday in these uncertain economic times. The Bearded Chat on: iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Pv5X3F... Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-... Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/ugmodo6g Google Podcast - https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9xSmpPd25rUw%3D%3D #TheBeard...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #017 - Caitlynn HenryCaitlynn Henry is an Occupational Therapist, Former Miss Global Australia winner in 2016, model, actress and social media influencer. Caitlynn is also a current Miss Universe Australia, Queensland Finalist. Caitlynn tells her story of her early childhood growing up in South Africa and the craziness that led her family migrating to Australia for safety. Caitlynn is super passionate about children and helping them achieve their goals, which is one of the reasons she chose Occupational Therapy as one of her many careers. We cover the behind the scenes of the modelling and acting world, as well as what it's like to com...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #016 - George IacovouGeorge Iacovou is the founder of a multi-award winning financial advisory firm, Great Advice Financial Advisors, investor and owner of multiple other companies. George has a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Diploma in Financial Services, Post graduate certificate in Financial Planning and and a Masters Degree in Financial Planning and services. Starting his career in sales, George built has successfully built his businesses and investment portfolio over the last 10 years. George talks about the ups and downs of life and business to where he is today, what financial planning is all about, and how to find a great financial plan...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #015 -The Social Media Standards DebateWith social media scandals being an almost daily occurrence on the news these days, Luke and Teejay debate the different standards and expectations of celebrities, sports stars and influencers on social media Should they be held to a higher standard than a "normal" person for the content they post? Or do we need to give them a break, and treat them like a normal person? Luke and Teejay get into the nitty gritty on their thoughts about the subject. The Bearded Chat on: iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify - htt...
2022-06-3047 min
The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #014 - Zamil SolankiZamil Solanki is an award-winning Pharmacist and Businessman who dedicates his life to helping healthcare businesses succeed. Zamil built his TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacy into a powerhouse within the franchise group and was recognised as Pharmacist of the Year which recognises excellence and recognition across health delivery, customer engagement, service and leadership. Zamil was also a Finalist in the Pharmacy Guild Of Australia - Pharmacy Of The Year category. Zamil takes us through the ins and outs of the business side of pharmacy and the innovative strategies he implemented that lead to the success of his business. Zamil successfully exited fro...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #013 - Teddy BriggsTeddy Briggs is a Australian personality, model, actor and reality tv star, who rose to fame in Season 1 of Love Island Australia. Teddy is also an accomplished businessman who has launched and grown multiple million dollar e-commerce businesses. Tedd delves into his childhood, and the struggles he went through, his stint as a topless waiter/stripper and the hard work and determination he put in gained him an opportunity as an intruder spot on Season 1 of the famed Love Island reality tv show. Luke, Teejay & Teddy discuss what it's like to become famous overnight and the impact it had on...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #012 - Hugh GoverHugh Grover is a Australian Sales Expert. A top 1% revenue generator during his time at American Express, and experience across retail sales, Hugh is the founder of Digital Sales Community, an online platform and community that lives and brethes sales! With over 10+ years experience in developing proven 'sales systems' that can be implemented in any business to help grow sales. Luke, Teejay & Hugh discuss all things sales and hugh's career path that led him to where he is today.If you've ever thought about sales, or you're already in sales and want to keep improving, this is an in...
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The Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #011 - Teejay HalkiasKicking off the first EP of 2022 with a bang, we introduce our new co-host Teejay Halkias! Tejay is a fun loving, energetic guys who has built a solid sales career in the hyper competitive logistics industry. Teejay has played in the development squad for Port Adelaide and West Adelaide in the SANFL where he trained at the highest level with current AFL athletes until he reached the physical limitations of the game. He continues to play in the local Queensland AFL premiership to quench his love of the sport and is an avid golfer. Thanks to his good looks, Tee...
2022-05-111h 21REL Freedom Podcast68. How To Analyze An Investment Property with Mike SwensonThis is another topic that we know people want more information on. So as you're putting out your goals for this year, we wanted to get this into your hands at the beginning of the year, so that you can start your analysis on existing opportunities to help you hit your goals for 2022. Mike Swenson goes through an investment property tracker tool to show how you can analyze the viability of an investment property using actual properties out there. This will help you determine if it's a property that will meet your investment objectives or not, whether you're looking...
2022-01-2728 minREL Freedom Podcast66. Your 6 Step Guide To Buying An Investment Property in 2022Are you still on the sideline looking to get an investment property? 🙋🏼 Then this is the episode to help you move past your roadblocks and become an investor this year. Host Mike Swenson covers the 6 Step Guide To Buying An Investment Property in 2022 including (with timestamps):#1 Identifying Roadblocks (1:53) #2 Identify Objectives (12:24)#3 Analyze The Property (17:48)#4 Build Your Team (21:21)#5 Make Your Goal (24:20)#6 Make the Jump (26:25)Join Mike as he dives in with an insider view to the key roadblocks that keep people on the sidelines, walks through identifying your investment objectives, discusses key propert...
2022-01-1330 min
NTMTalkS2E10: Hemoptysis, or The Bloody CoughSend us a textDrs. Swenson & Drummond discuss what it means to cough up blood. What causes hemoptysis, how much is worrisome, and when to pause airway clearance are some of the points discussed.
2021-09-0329 minNTMTalkS2E9: Your Questions, Our AnswersSend us a textListeners from around the globe ask questions ranging from MAC reinfection rates to hemoptysis during airway clearance to the safety of drinking kombucha. In this episode, Drs. Drummond & Swenson answer these questions and more.
2021-08-2734 minNTMTalkS2E8: COVID, Boosters, and YouSend us a textIn this timely episode, Drs. Drummond & Swenson discuss COVID as it relates to NTM and bronchiectasis, including the recently recommended booster.
2021-08-2035 minREL Freedom Podcast42. Mike Swenson: Real Estate Investing 101On REL Freedom podcasts, we've heard a lot from real estate investors. In addition, host Mike Swenson runs the Elite Advantage Team in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and works with a lot of real estate investors. In this episode, Mike is going to go through many of the key things to consider for those looking to invest, or those agents out there looking to branch out and work with investors. We cover setting investment goals, exit strategies, types of properties to consider, property locations, financing types, how to run the numbers, what numbers to look for, as well...
2021-07-1535 minNTMTalkEpisode 7: Reflux & AspirationSend us a textIn this episode Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss the role of gastroesophageal reflux and other aspiration syndromes in the development of NTM lung disease and bronchiectasis.
2021-06-2537 minNTMTalkEpisode 6: Dancing in the Rain, an Interview with Dr. WamboldtSend us a textIn this episode Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss the emotional and psychological impacts of bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease with Dr. Fred Wamboldt, Professor Emeritus at National Jewish Healthcare. With warmth and humor, Dr. Wamboldt covers breathing exercises for chronic lung disease, emotional wellness, and learning to dance in the rain.
2021-06-1141 minNTMTalkSeason 2 Episode 5: The One About The SputumSend us a textIn this episode Drs. Drummond & Swenson discuss everything you need to know about sputum: how much is needed for culture, which containers to use, and what those confusing lab reports mean. We love sputum and all that it can tell us.
2021-06-0433 minNTMTalkSeason 2 Episode 4: Mycobacterium abscessusSend us a textDrs. Drummond and Swenson discuss M. abscessus lung disease, covering treatment options and outcomes.
2021-05-2840 minREL Freedom Podcast36. Adam Hergenrother: A Life Of Discipline Leads To FreedomThis episode was taken from the REL Freedom event "Freedom Con 2020" that was held in October of 2020. This episode is hosted by Mike Swenson and Vlad Kats. Adam Hergenrother runs a $1 billion company which includes a Real Estate company (HergGroup), a Coaching & Training Organization (Achieve Freedom Coaching), a construction company (BlackRock Construction), among others. In addition, he also has authored a book with his Chief of Staff Hallie Warner (The Founder & The Force Multiplier) and runs a podcast (Business Meets Spirituality). In this episode, Adam talks about how you have to focus on the disciplines in your life in...
2021-05-2746 minNTMTalkSeason 2, Episode 3, Your Questions Answered, Part 2Send us a textIn the second part of this question and answer episode, Drs. Drummond and Swenson cover asymptomatic infection, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary function testing. They also look forward to topics covered in future Season 2 episodes.
2021-05-2119 minThe Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #010 - Dan NorrisDan Norris is a Australian serial entrepreneur, award-winning content marketer, international speaker and the author of 6 number 1 Amazon best selling books. Dan is also a Co-Founder of Black Hops Brewing , growing it to be one of Australia's largest independent brewing companies. Dan Co-Founded Black Hops with two other mates and the brewery has gone on to take our numerous Beer awards and is sold nation wide around Australia. Dan is well known for his imaginative content marketing strategies. Creating very transparent content for his customer, it has created a level of engagement with his customers that has be...
2021-05-212h 10REL Freedom Podcast35. Tina Beliveau: Building A Strong Financial Foundation Toward FreedomNote: This episode was taken from the REL Freedom event "Freedom Con 2020" that was held in October of 2020. In this episode, hosted by Mike Swenson and Vlad Kats, we chat with Tina Beliveau. Tina is the founder of The Beliveau Group of eXp Realty, where she has serves over 100 clients each year and over 800 since the team was formed in 2014. In addition, she has served as a Team Leader and General Manager for multiple locations at her previous brokerage. In addition, Tina is the host of the "Tina and Jo Show" podcast with Joanne Bolt, discussing how t...
2021-05-2024 minNTMTalkSeason 2, Episode 2: Your Questions Answered, Part 1Send us a textIn this first half of a two part episode, Drs. Drummond and Swenson answer listeners' questions ranging from immunosuppression for rheumatologic disease, to sputum induction, to MAC recurrence.
2021-05-1434 minNTMTalkSeason 2, Episode 1: NTMir, an Interview with Amy LeitmanSend us a textDrs. Colin Swenson & Wendi Drummond interview Amy Leitman, president of NTM Info & Research, about the organization's accomplishments and future goals.
2021-05-0730 minThe Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #009 - Sam 'Rusty' RussellSam 'Rusty' Russell is the Founder of PRS (Precision Rifle Series) in Australia, a franchise of the Precision Rifle Series USA, founder of Impact Dynamics, a organisation that is all things shooting and President of Practical Rifle SA, based in Adelaide in South Australia where Rusty resides. Rusty is well know in the PRS space, where he has help create the founding community of the sport in Australia through firearm education & training and creating content focused around the Precision Rifle community, which now has a reach all over the world through his podcast and youtube channel. Rusty give...
2021-03-291h 26REL Freedom Podcast19. Kelly Blodgett: Paid off $46,514.91 of debt in 20 monthsBefore we can experience the freedom of building wealth, many of us have to remove the chains of debt. For Kelly Blodgett, she graduated with 60k in student loan debt. She faithfully made her school loan payment for 8 years. She was astonished at how little she had paid down during that time, so she decided to get aggressive and attack her debt. Over the next 20 months, she paid off the remaining $46,514.91 and now is a financial coach helping others to build a solid financial future through Money Gal Coaching. In this episode, Kelly Bodgett and Mike Swenson discuss getting...
2021-01-2148 minREL Freedom Podcast15. Christy Belt Grossman: Do What You Want, When You Want, Where You Want, ForeverChristy Belt Grossman talks about her journey to creating a life by design and empowering thousands of other admin in real estate along the way. She discusses how she went from the top #1 worldwide at her employer in the mortgage industry to running her family's real estate team that has sold over $1 Billion in their lifetime. She then took that experience and launched Ops Boss Coaching and is truly living the life she wants serving her bigger purpose in life, giving back to the real estate admin community, and working with a group of people that she handpicked to...
2020-12-1738 minThe Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #008 - Greg FordGreg Ford is the Founder and Chairman of TradeTools, a $100 million + Queensland based company comprising of 19 tool stores. Originally from the UK, Greg travelled across the world adventuring, before eventually moving to Australia where he established the first TradeTools store in 1987 in the bayside area in Brisbane. TradeTools has a fiercely loyal customer base and services the trade industry across Queensland. They still manufacture their infamous Renegade air compressors in their Gold Coast based factory, one of the rare companies to still manufacture industrial products like this in Australia. Through a unique way of setting up the business, TradeTools has...
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Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourWarner Bros Releasing All 2021 Films To HBO Max!Warner Brothers has announced that their 2021 slate of releases, including high-profile films such as Dune and The Matrix 4, will premiere on the streaming platform HBO Max.
The new hybrid release model will see 17 films launch online for US subscribers at the same time as they are released in cinemas, where available. They will then be available to watch for a month for no extra charge. The films will still receive a standard theatrical release internationally.
“We’re living in unprecedented times which call for creative solutions,” said Jason Kilar, CEO of WarnerMedia. “After considering all availabl...
2020-12-0620 minNTMTalkEpisode 13: Exacerbations of BronchiectasisSend us a textIn this episode Drs. Drummond and Swenson explain what bronchiectasis exacerbations are, what causes them, and how they're treated.
2020-12-0432 minNTMTalkEpisode 12: The Journey, an Interview with Debbie BreslawskySend us a textDr. Swenson interviews Debbie Breslawsky, a pioneer in NTM patient support organization and advocacy. Debbie discusses her long journey with NTM, from initial diagnosis and treatment, to founding the first ever support group for patients living with NTM-PD.
2020-11-2738 minThe Bearded Chat with Luke SwensonThe Bearded Chat #007 - Curtis McGrath - 3 x Paralympics Gold Medalist & Former Australian Army Combat EngineerEpisode Summary
Curtis McGrath OAM is a former Australian Army Combat Engineer who lost both of his legs after standing on an improvised explosive device while on tour in Afghanistan. Two years after horrific incident, Curtis became a para-athlete in sprint canoeing and has gone on to dominate the sport gaining gold medals at the Paracanoe World Championships, Invictus Games and took out the gold medal for the 200m KL2 Paracanoe event at the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Paralympic Games in Brazil where he was the first Australian to win gold in the paracanoe event. Curtis was also awarded an Order...
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Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourWhere I'm At, Where I'm Going - Ping Pong Flix ShowJonita Davis went on Dave The Film Junkee's Vodka Stream and asked my colleagues where they see themselves going from here on out. I wanted to give out my thoughts and goals for the Ping Pong Flix Show.
Welcome back to the Ping Pong Flix Show for all up to date DC Movie News, my name is Chris Wong-Swenson. I'm a YouTube Journalist discussing, reporting, and speculating on all DCEU, DC Films, DC Animation, other DC Comics Entertainment content including movies, games and shows! Also an Associate Producer for Zack Snyder's Justice League and Su...
2020-11-2221 minNTMTalkEpisode 11: Vest Therapy in Airway Clearance, an RT InterviewSend us a textDr. Swenson interviews Christina Nicklaus, Clinical Education Manager and a respiratory therapist at Electromed, Inc., makers of the SmartVest. Christina explains the mechanism of high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), and provides tips for a more comfortable experience, and for building long-lasting airway clearance routines.
2020-11-2024 minREL Freedom Podcast11. Mike Swenson: From Finance To Ops To Entrepreneur To REL Freedom FounderHear from REL Freedom Founder Mike Swenson about his journey from working in finance for a non-profit to real estate team founder and REL Freedom founder. He shares his journey on real estate investments, savings, and talks about the future he's creating for those in real estate. He's interviewed by real estate partner in crime and Elite Advantage Team Leader - Justin Rademacher.SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDX0H8Hg3IFnR6enlI0Ywxg?sub_confirmation=1LEARN ABOUT REL FREEDOM & HEA...
2020-11-1954 minNTMTalkEpisode 10: Arikayce, Clofazimine, and MoreSend us a textDrs. Drummond and Swenson discuss other antibiotic treatments for NTM-PD, including Arikayce, clofazimine, amikacin, and more.
2020-11-1331 minNTMTalkEpisode 9: Your Questions, Answered!Send us a textIn the episode, Drs. Drummond and Swenson take on listeners' tough questions about NTM diagnosis, treatment, and airway clearance.
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Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourThoughts On The Ray Fisher Interview Where He Talks About Toxicity And Racism During Justice League Reshoots!On Friday, October 30th, 2020, Forbes Contributor Sheraz Farooqi published an interview with Ray Fisher --
“The erasure of people of color from the 2017 theatrical version of Justice League was neither an accident nor coincidence,” Ray Fisher calmly, but sternly stated.
Justice League star Ray Fisher has never been shy about speaking his truth. Focused and measured, Fisher spoke with Forbes about his continued dispute with Warner Bros. Fisher passionately spoke on the toxic and harmful work environment that he and the cast endured during the film’s Joss Whedon-led reshoots, after he took over from original...
2020-11-0127 minNTMTalkEpisode 8: Treatment of MAC Lung DiseaseSend us a textDrs. Drummond and Swenson discuss frontline MAC treatment, side effects, monitoring, and the importance of patient-provider collaboration.
2020-10-3057 min
Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourThoughts On Ryan Reynolds Potentially Returning as GREEN LANTERN!Rumors and reports swirl about who will be Green Lantern in Zack Snyder's Justice League since the cut was announced and even before that. One such candidate was none other than the return of Ryan Reynolds to the role of Hal Jordan.
Welcome back to the Ping Pong Flix Show for all up to date DC Movie News, my name is Chris Wong-Swenson. I'm a YouTube Journalist discussing, reporting, and speculating on all DCEU, DC Films, DC Animation, other DC Comics Entertainment content including movies, games and shows! Also an Associate Producer for Zack Sny...
2020-10-2521 minThe Bearded Chat with Luke Swenson#006 - Jasmin RobertsonJasmin Robertson is a female Australian Entrepreneur, foodie, traveller & animal lover, who built a multi-million dollar gourmet source brand from the ground up before exiting, selling it to a multinational company. Jasmin has been listed on the Smart Money "Hot 30 Under 30" twice and was featured first in NewsCorp's Top 40 Under 40 in Queensland and was a finalist for Singapore Airlines Young Businessperson of the Year Award in 2018. While under her leadership, the business was featured in BRW's 'Fast 100' in 2015,2017 & 2018. Jasmin started from her kitchen and grew her business that distributed her sources every state in Australia. Jasmin gives an insight...
2020-10-232h 14The Bearded Chat with Luke Swenson#005 - Nathan Sharpe & Mark BartholomeuszEpisode Summary
Nathan Sharpe is a former Australian Rugby Union Wallabies Captain with over 100 caps to his name. Mark Bartholomeusz is former Wallabies Rugby Union player and was apart of the ACT Brumbies Super 12's 2x Championship winning team. This episode Nathan and Mark gives us an insight into the world of what it was like to be a professional rugby player and represent their country at the highest level. They cover the highs and lows of their rugby careers and the transition to life after sport and how they applied the lessons learned on the field to life off...
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Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourTHE BATMAN Could Branch Off Into A NEW DCEU!With the hint of Superman possibly existing in Matt Reeves THE BATMAN, I go back a year to when Mark Hughes from Forbes suggests that the studio is possibly rebooting it's own DCEU. I go into further discussion on this possibility and how this is a great thing utilizing the multiverse idea!
Welcome back to the Ping Pong Flix Show for all up to date DC Movie News, my name is Chris Wong-Swenson. I'm a YouTube Journalist discussing, reporting, and speculating on all DCEU, DC Films, DC Animation, other DC Comics Entertainment content including mo...
2020-10-1729 minNTMTalkEpisode 7: Diagnosis of NTM Lung DiseaseSend us a textDrs. Drummond and Swenson discuss the diagnostic journey, as well as updates to the brand new 2020 multi-society treatment guidelines.
2020-10-1623 min
Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourDC Movies Delayed - Can There Be A Compromise Between Theaters And The Studios?Warner Bros has decided to delay multiple DC Movies in attempt to get the most bang for their buck by releasing those movies later...but the theaters are DYING! There must be a compromise in a way to save the studios and the theaters that show their movies. On this show, I dive deep into the theatrical dilemma, the digital streaming solution, Disney and Warner Bros, Wonder Woman 1984, and MY solution on how to make it all work and save them all...
Welcome back to the Ping Pong Flix Show for all up to da...
2020-10-1033 minNTMTalkEpisode 6: Patient Advocacy with Laura KellySend us a textDr. Swenson interviews Laura Kelly, founder of the greater Atlanta NTM support chapter, on patient advocacy and the importance of community in the treatment of NTM-PD.
2020-10-0932 min
Ping Pong Flix Hot Dog HourHow I Think Zack Snyder's Justice League Part 1, 2, and 3 May Play Out...Now that Zack Snyder's Justice League is coming on HBO Max in 2021, many are wondering if Zack Snyder would continue with his full 3 part Justice League arc. If he does, here's how I think Part 1, 2, and 3 may play out. And...I hope I'm completely wrong....
Welcome back to the Ping Pong Flix Show for all up to date DC Movie News, my name is Chris Wong-Swenson. I'm a YouTube Journalist discussing, reporting, and speculating on all DCEU, DC Films, DC Animation, other DC Comics Entertainment content including movies, games and shows! Also an Associate Pro...
2020-10-0331 min