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Agents Building CashflowAgents Building CashflowEP99: Creative Investing Strategies To Build More Income Streams with Troy SchlickerJoin us as Troy Schlicker shares valuable insights and perspectives on the changing market conditions of Austin, Texas, and how property owners adapt to these changes. You'll also hear about diverse challenges and opportunities in today's rapidly evolving real estate industry, so dial in.Key takeaways to listen to Pros and cons of owning lakefront propertiesThe value of networking and content creation in real estateAdvantages of having a background in loans and mortgagesHelpful insights into the dynamic Austin, TX real estate landscapeHow is cryptocurrency connected to real estate2023-10-2357 minElijah Thane PodcastElijah Thane Podcast#7 - Troy SchlickerTroy Schlicker is a real estate agent from Austin, Texas. In this conversation Elijah and Troy talk about real estate in Austin, life in Austin, and more. Troy hosts his own podcast called the Austin Spotlight, where he interviews entrepreneurs and other interesting people in Austin, Texas.2023-05-3055 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsMake Fewer Decisions by Being Organized | With Layne BrookshireLayne Brookshire of Ms. Placed Professional Organizing joins the show.  We discuss how being organized will not only help you make quicker decision throughout your day but require you to make fewer decisions overall. We get into some of the challenges of home organizing and why you are not supposed to have all the answers yourself.2023-04-0624 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightElijah Thane - Artist, Elijah Thane ArtElijah is an artist with technical, creative, and productive capabilities. He combines stories along with technique to develop works of art with iconic design and timeless beauty that appeals to audiences of all ages and cultures.2023-04-0541 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsHigh-Rise Condo Remodeling | With Katie ForeKatie Fore of The Elevated Stag joins the show.  We discuss the challenges of remodeling your high-rise condo unit, dealing with the structural committee for your HOA, and how Tiff's Treats can go a long way to stay in people's good graces.2023-04-0426 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsFactors That Affect Home Buyers | With Randy AtkinsonRandy Atkinson of CapStar Lending joins the show.  We talk about the effects recent bank failures are having on the real estate market, how it's not good to compare the current market to 2006 or 2021 and what is going into home buyers decisions when they are deciding to buy a home in today's market or wait things out a little longer.2023-03-2229 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJodie King - Artist, Art From the StreetsJodie King is your straight-talking friend, fellow paint-slinger, and mindset slayer. She likes to create things while breaking some rules and making a mess, because life is more fun in the splash zone.2023-03-2130 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsNo More Junk Mail | With Brittany B. MooreBrittany B. Moore of B. Moore Organized joins the show.  We discuss our solution for eliminating junk mail and some tips for reducing the junk mail clutter in our lives until it's implemented.  We talk about the importance of having your important documents both online and offline organized and we also mention the gratitude getting ill provides for how healthy and capable we normally are.2023-03-1626 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAmy Laine - Founder, SandwYchAmy Laine is the co-founder and CEO of SandwYch. She is a gerontologist, an entrepreneur, daughter, wife, stepmom, and dog mom. In addition to co-founding SandwYch. As a business owner, she understands what it takes to move mountains and how to get things done.2023-03-1430 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsThey Can't All Be Rock Stars | With Christina CouvillionChristina Couvillion of Davinci Interiors joins the show.  We discuss the challenges of choosing homes and interior design options for clients.  How lighting affects your space, and we provide some tips to help you avoid remodeling mistakes.2023-03-0923 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsKnow Your Options | With Sean ClemmensenAttorney Sean Clemmensen of Tiago Title joins the show.  We discuss what happens with earnest money once a buyer terminates the contract.  If the seller can be held responsible for repair issues after closing and things agents should know to stay out of trouble.2023-03-0725 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightByron Smith - Co-Founder, XSpaceA Sydney native, Byron is an entrepreneur with a background in commercial real-estate, the family business.  He's run and been the co-founder of several ventures in a variety of fields.  His lastest XSpace is bringing a new type of commercial space to Austin, TX.2023-03-0723 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsHow Your Home Affects Your Day | With Layne BrookshireLayne Brookshire of Ms. Placed Professional Organizing joins the show.  We discuss how your home being disorganized affects not only you but those around you and the rest of your day.  We also talk about ways to get more organized that are easy but why it's not always possible to do it alone and how that is okay too.2023-03-0233 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsWhen Will Buyers Come Back | With Tom HallockTom Hallock of Loan People joins the show.  We discuss when we expect to see buyers coming back into the market, the potential for a buying frenzy due to many buyers delaying the purchase of a home and why this slowdown is not similar to the 2006 real estate crash.  We also discuss the importance of talking to your mortgage company if you are having issues making your payments.2023-02-2827 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsGetting the Details Right On Your Remodel | With Katie ForeKatie Fore of The Elevated Stag joins the show.  We discuss the importance of getting the details right when remodeling your home.  Making sure you have enough of the furniture, fixtures and accents to not only complete your project but deal with unforeseen issues that might come up after completion, and wallpaper making a comeback.2023-02-2325 minThe OptionThe OptionEpisode 166 - Troy SchlickerTroy Schlicker is an American realtor, pro beach volleyball player, and entrepreneur. A multi-sport athlete, he made his first AVP main draw in 2017 at Austin, his "home field." He is also a big time realtor in the Austin area and is the host of the "Austin Spotlight" podcast. 03:12 - About Troy's podcast (Austin Spotlight) 14:01 - Getting clients/people in their comfort zone 18:43 - Making the real estate market easy to understand 20:20 - The function of coaching sports, and the former players who do it 31:05 - Honest dialogue that inspires questions we can answer together 32:50 - Let's talk about beach volleyball...2023-02-221h 25Austin SpotlightAustin SpotlightRenee Rouleau - Founder & CEO, Renee Rouleau Skin CareRenée Rouleau is a celebrity esthetician, beauty entrepreneur and skin expert who established her namesake skincare brand in 1996. Having built her company from the ground up over the last 25+ years, Renée has learned the value of growing a great company versus a big company and building a brand that has recently being named as “A Best Place to Work” by Austin Business Journal.2023-02-2144 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsDecluttering 300,000 Items | With Brittany B. MooreBrittany B. Moore of B. Moore Organized joins the show.  We discuss the struggles people have trying to stay organized.  Where to start if you are feeling overwhelmed and some of the benefits she has seen in other areas of her clients lives once they started getting organized.2023-02-2129 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsKey For First Time Home Buyers | With Randy AtkinsonRandy Atkinson of Capstar Lending joins the show.  We talk about the challenges and opportunities for first time home buyers in the housing market today, where the market is at as well as where we see it headed and how bridge loans might be an option for some home buyers.2023-02-1624 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsBeing Intentional With Your Design Choices | With Katie ForeThe owner of the Elevated Stage, Katie Fore joins the show.  We talk about how to bring a consistent design theme to your home.  The two rooms that are the most important to update.  The trends we are seeing with home owners and sellers when it comes to updating their homes.2023-02-1431 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsWhat Is Title Insurance | With Sean ClemmensenReal estate attorney Sean Clemmensen joins the show.  We discuss where we see the real estate market headed in 2023.  What are some legal issues you could run into when buying or selling a home and what title insurance is and how it actually benefits you when buying a home.2023-02-0930 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightVi Friebertshauser - CEO & Co-Founder, HomadsEver the entrepreneur, Vi Friebertshauser made her first dollar in first grade by trading in found soda cans. She's continued to scale up her life and her business pursuits with her most recent being Homads in 2015. Her philosophy and that of Homads is simple. Don't Settle. Settle In.2023-02-0742 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsNavigating Interest Rates Today | With Tom HallockTom Hallock of Loan People joins the show.  We discuss our starts in the mortgage industry, where we see interests rates headed for 2023 and if you should try to time the market.2023-02-0732 minTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsTroy Schlicker Real Estate InsightsInterior Design Trends in 2023 | With Christina CouvillionAward winning interior designer Christina Couvillion joins me to talk interior design trends for 2023, where she finds her inspiration for interior design and what recommendations she gives her clients when they are beginning to start a new project.2023-02-0116 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAndy & Nicole - Owners, Andy K's DonutsAfter discovering a mutual love of donuts while dating, Andy & Nicole decided they wanted to recreate their favorites from stratch.  From starting in their home kitchen over five years ago, to signing a lease on a commercial kitchen they have continued to grow with their community and fans.  They've been lucky enough to work with local businesses and events and look forward to the day they can open their own donut shop.2023-01-1729 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightGabe Pearlman - Owner, Shield Brazilian Jiu JitsuWith a love of jiu jitsu and having been trained by some excellent teachers Gabe Pearlman decided to open his own jiu jitsu studio after moving to Austin from Providence, RI. As the owner of Sheild Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gabe is able to pass on the lessons he learned and build the jiu jitsu community.2023-01-0940 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJocelyn Harris - Founder & Chef, The Healthy SwapJocelyn Harris is an avid food warrior, invisible disability fighter, and a brain aneurysm and stroke survivor. After a wonderful career at Disney, she left to focus on her own baking project and opened a bakery called SugaPlump Pastries in Austin, TX. Then came her 100+ pound weight loss journey. She started developing more and more recipes that showcased healthier ingredients.2022-12-0640 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightMelissa Blatt - Founder & CEO, IndipopAfter struggling to find healthcare when she became self-employed, Melissa Blatt turned the struggle into an opportunity and created Indipop, a health care company geared toward the independent popluation of self-employed professionals and small business owners.2022-11-1532 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAlexander Linn - Founder & CEO, Shipshape AIAlexander Linn is an entrepreneur with experience in artifical intelligence, building science, energy techologies and economic development. His goal is to build technologies that promotes the development of better communities. His current company Shipshape AI does this by connect home systems to help owners detect and fix potential issues with their homes prior to them becoming serious.2022-11-0138 minTalking with the ExpertsTalking with the Experts2022 EP #373 Troy Schlicker - What makes a good real estate brokerTroy Schlicker of Reserve Realty. Troy is a real estate broker in Austin, TX. He is the host of the Austin Spotlight Podcast, and in his free time, he enjoys staying active and playing sports. Connect with Troy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001128307355 www.troyschlicker.com instagram.com/troyschlicker facebook.com/troyschlickerrealtor ▼ ▼ Connect with Rose Davidson: Website: https://talkingwiththeexperts.com Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlineeventmanagerandpodcasttrainer/ Leave a Google review: https://g.page/r/CaXk7K3UlEhzEBI/review Leave a review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-with-the-experts/id1549141963 SUBSCRIBE to YouTube: https://www...2022-10-1922 minTalking with the ExpertsTalking with the Experts2022 EP #373 Troy Schlicker - What makes a good real estate brokerTroy Schlicker of Reserve Realty. Troy is a real estate broker in Austin, TX. He is the host of the Austin Spotlight Podcast, and in his free time, he enjoys staying active and playing sports.Connect with Troy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001128307355www.troyschlicker.cominstagram.com/troyschlickerfacebook.com/troyschlickerrealtor▼ ▼Connect with Rose Davidson:Website:https://talkingwiththeexperts.comFollow me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/onlineeventmanagerandpodcasttrainer/Leave a Google review:https://g.page/r/CaXk7K3UlEhzEBI/review Leave a review on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-with-the-experts/id1549141963SUBSCRIBE to YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/chan...2022-10-1922 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJoel Gross - CEO, Austin MonitorAs a graduate of the University of Texas Austin and the CEO of the Austin Monitor, Joel Gross has been interested and invested in what happens in the Austin community for some time.  At the Austin Monitor his mission is to educate residence on what is happening and shaping the city they live in.2022-10-1844 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightGrant King - Personal Chef, Grant King CookinSince he was a kid, Grant King has had an unwavering love for the kitchen. The inspiration he received from his mother laid the foundation of his cooking skills. Combining that with knowledge acquired from some of his favorite chefs has lead him to develop his own style of cooking and entertaining.2022-09-2839 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightLiz Atherton - Founder & CEO, CastVoicesLiz is an entreprenuer in the film, TV and voiceover industry.  Her latest venture CastVoices is working to make the business of voiceover casting simple, accessible and transparent.2022-09-0633 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAaron Bergman - CEO & Owner, GolfinityAaron Bergman has a passion for two things: teaching and golf. He has blended his two passions into a one-of-a-kind golfing experience that’s changing the face of the game for the better. Golfinity is the vision for a better, more effective golf instruction experience.2022-08-0237 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJennifer Porton - Owner, Jen's Pro OrganizingJennifer Porton has always loved making spaces beautiful, functional, and organized.  She's taken that passion and created Jen's Pro Organizing to adapt her skills to her clients personalized needs to make their spaces calming, relaxing and inviting.2022-06-2835 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightForrest from Texas - 7th Generation Texan and History EnthusiastForrest is a 7th Generation Texan who is enthusiastic about Texas history. She provide insight on rare stories from the history of Texas on her social media platforms.2022-06-1428 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightTessa Nappi - Owner, Patter Paws Pet CompanyPatter Paws Pet Company was born with the vision from Tessa Nappi of providing services for pets in the comfort of their home to allow for lowest level of stress for pets and the highest level of convenience for pet owners.2022-05-3129 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJoe Carr - President & Co-Founder, Serenity KidsFrustrated by the landscape of baby foods in 2016, Joe and his wife Serenity, decided to start their own healthy and nutritious baby food brand, and Serenity Kids was born.2022-05-1744 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAustin Real Estate Market Q&AIn this episode I answer some real estate questions submitted by listeners from if we are in a housing bubble to things to help if you are planning to buy or sell your home.2022-05-0331 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJasmine Jew - Director of Operations, Austin School of MusicBassist, Artist, and Director at the Austin School of Music, Jasmine Jew guides the schools mission to encourage and promote the Austin music community and provide programs to develop it in young musicians.2022-04-1932 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightCristina Puscas - Fitness Trainer, Body by CrisCristina Puscas is a nutritional health coach and personal trainer, empowering women who are looking to break down dieting habits to become stronger and more powerful in fitness and in life.2022-04-0550 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightGrant Hanson - Business Development, Recovery Club AmericaGrant Hanson shares his journey through addiction and how he now spends his career providing tools and guidance to his patients and clients to ensure they maintain their health and gain strength in recovery so they can live with excellent mental fitness.2022-03-2333 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightMark Denesha - Owner, Forever Forward PTAs the owner of Forever Forward PT, Mark has taken the physical therapy process and made it mobile to provide easier access for his patients and clients and has brought the physical therapy clinic to the community.2022-03-1633 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightKrista Large - Nutritionist, Living Large WellnessKrista is a nutritionist who's mission is to guide you to discover the body, health, and lifestyle that feels best for you, which you can maintain while living life to the fullest. Living Large is about experiencing life, dreaming big, setting goals, and aligning your health with your unique values.2022-03-0832 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightGeorge Vance McGee, Broker Associate, Austin Silent MarketGeorge Vance McGee is a native Austinite, author of 3 self-published books and a Realtor with Austin Silent Market. He has seen all of the tremendous growth and changes that Austin has experienced and enjoys helping his clients navigate the current market.2022-02-2247 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJen Shultz, Founder, The Non-Nine-To-FiveJen Shultz quit her career as a teacher when it left her without purposes but with anxious and depression. She then dedicated herself to creating her own career path and now educates and coaches others that are meant to leave the typical 9-5 and venture out on their own.2022-02-1527 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightRyan Kober, Chef, Actor & Austin Food BloggerRyan Kober is a chef, actor and food blogger who has recently relocated to Austin and is enjoying exploring the city and sharing his adventures.  He has a top 5 happy hour deal recommendations and we discuss the 5 restaurants and what makes each a great place to check out.2022-02-0944 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightBackyard Pod with Pavel and KellyPavel Kolenda and Kelly Kassian from Backyard Pod join me to discuss the first year of building a startup.  They share the fun in seeing the quick growth as well as some of the challenges they have had to navigate along the way.2022-01-3147 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightElisa Rueda, Founder & CEO, The Co-Work ExperienceElisa creates curated online enrichment programs that take your employee's interest in mind.  Whether you're bringing your remote teams together to focus on personal growth or dedicate to their wellness.  Elisa believes when you invest in your employees, they become more invested in you.2022-01-2534 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightDr. Brynna Connor, Family MedicineIn this interview with Dr. Brynna Connor we discuss the journey to opening up her own practice.  The challenges in running a family medicine practice and the innovations that the last few years have brought to her practice.2022-01-1834 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightDanielle Fewings, Owner, Styledaf ConsultingDanielle Fewings has been a business owner for a number of years, but after having challenging experiences with various marketing companies, she decided to invest in herself and learn how to effectively run marketing which is how Styledaf Consulting was born.2021-11-1732 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightVictor Celania, Owner, Established SartorialVictor Celania helps men build a wardrobe that can really transform the way a man dresses. On top of running his own company he's also into the early 1900s era and enjoys playing in a band and the swing dancing that help keep that era alive.2021-11-0828 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightDaniel Tyranski, Founder & Chief Creative at Nomadic BeerworksThis episode is an interview with Daniel Tyranski, Founder & Chief Creative at Nomadic Beerworks in south Austin.  We talk about his love of beer, starting a business with family and what some of the biggest challenges have been for him as an entrepreneur.2021-10-2648 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightMichael Barnes, Partner, Radical Equity FundMichael Barnes joins me to discuss his early career as a teacher, then his transition into the startup world and creating business to help teachers, renters and others.2021-10-1848 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightMeghan Gonzalez - Editor-in-Chief - MyPoint.TVMeghan Gonzalez is the Editor-in-Chief of MyPoint.TV a startup bringing news through digital and social media channels that is curated by local citizens.  We discuss her early career of wanting to be an on-air TV personality to transitioning to a producer for several different programs and stations and her current roll shaping the path of the startup MyPoint.TV2021-09-1537 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJayme Shiarla, Mindset CoachJayme Shiarla spent many years growing through the adversities life brought her way. Her growth through those lessons gave her the passion to find her true calling to help others grow through what life has brought them. Armed with her Life Coaching Certification and lessons from her own life she has becoming a NLP Practitioner to achieve her mission of helping other achieve the greatness they are capable of.2021-09-0839 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightK.Lee Marks, Founder & Consultant at Podcast FarmK.Lee Marks is the Founder of Podcast Farm.  He uses his experience in digital marketing and podcast to help other podcaster reach their intended audience, grown their community and amplify their businesses.2021-08-2638 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAlbert Baez, Co-Founder & President of Blended SenseAlbert Baez is the Co-Founder & President of Blended Sense. We discuss his transition from NYC to Austin and his early years in the start-up world prior to starting his own company. We also discuss how his company connect creatives with business owners to help them grow their business by getting their story out.2021-08-1845 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Max Kunik of Taster's Table ClubMy interview with Max Kunik of Austin Taster's Table Club discusses his start in building a restaurant club with some friends from college as a way to try out different restaurants in the Austin area as well as connect with other Austin foodies.2021-08-1132 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Jeanette Hargreaves of Temper CoachingJeanette is the Author of "The Day I Threw Banana Bread and Almost Went to Jail" and has her own coaching practice where she helps parents and families build happier, heathier homes.2021-08-0543 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightYour Real Estate Questions Answered with Guest Wendy ElderI'm joined by Wendy Elder Real Estate Advisor with Compass Real Estate.  We discuss the journey of her real estate career and answer some of the most common questions we get from family, friends and clients about the current Austin real estate market.2021-07-2234 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Katie Fore of The Elevated StagKatie Fore is the Founder and Owner of The Elevated Stag.  A consulting business to help busy, successful men with elevating their lifestyle through carefully curated interior design, home organization and wardrobe styling.  Find out more about her lifestyle consulting business as well as the rewards and challenges she has had being a small business owner.2021-07-1535 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Adam Creighton of Enduring GamesIn this episode of the Austin Spotlight I sit down with Adam Creighton the Founder and Studio Director of Enduring Games.  We talk about his love of comics, his early career in acting and video game design and how that passion has lead to a career building games for other to enjoy.2021-07-0859 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightGetting Your Real Estate Offer AcceptedThe real estate market has been crazy both here in Austin and nationwide.  While many people are running into multiple offer situations when trying to buy a home there are some things you can do to help your offer stand out and give you the best chance to win the deal.  Check out these tips and reach out if we can provide and advice.2021-07-0108 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightMark W. Downs Co-Founder & Creative Director of Wishing Horse Productions.Mark Downs took his expertise at creating games and experiences along with his passion for travel and exploration and started a company with his wife to provide team building and group experiences to bring people close to each other and their cities.2021-06-1735 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Cinthya Romriell of Cinful SweetsCinthya was a teacher with no baking experience and a distaste for chocolate who found her passion baking for her students and has turned herself into a Chocolatier. Hear her fascinating story.2021-06-1042 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Daran Herrman the host of Establishing Your Empire.Daran is the host of Establishing Your Empire and the CEO of Goboto. We discuss a range of topics from starting small businesses, hosting podcasts and playing beach volleyball.2021-05-2048 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Chris Fuller-Wigg of Austin Farm SanctuaryIn this episode I interview Chris Fuller-Wigg a tech employee in Austin who has turned his love of animals into a farm sanctuary for over 100 animals.2021-05-0639 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Manuel Martinez of Zen Pool StudiosI chat with Manuel about his love of the game of pool and he's efforts to grow the game and the community.2021-04-3033 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Hall T. Martin of TEN Capital and the Texas Entrepreneur Network.Hall T. Martin is the Founder and CEO of the Texas Entrepreneur Network. Hall launched TEN Capital as the Texas Entrepreneur Networks in 2009. Today, the firm has over 12,000 investors in its network, and has helped startups raise over $700M and counting. We discuss the growth of the angel investor community in Austin and Texas.2021-04-2244 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Paul O'Brien of MediaTech VenturesPaul and I discuss a range of topics around entrepreneurship and technology in Austin. Paul highlights some of the factors that have allowed Austin to become a leading destination for innovation and we take a look at what Austin needs to do to continue fostering its growth.2021-04-0153 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightIs the Austin Real Estate Market Going to Crash?The housing market in Austin has been "white hot" over the last year. Can we expect the good times to continue or should you prepare for a crash?2021-03-1805 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAustin Housing Market 2020 Year In ReviewI take a look at the Austin housing market from 2020 and highlight my Austin Housing Market Report with all the details and data. I also look at the "white hot" start we've seem in 2021. Check out the report here: https://bit.ly/AustinHousingMarket20202021-03-0415 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightChristina Couvillion of Davinci InteriorsAward winning interior designed Christina Couvillion sits down to talk about her passion for interior design, running a business in Austin and gives us some design tips that you can inspire you for your next home project.2021-02-2535 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightStay safe! Stay warm!Hope everyone is surviving the crazy winter weather and utility outages we've been having. It's been inspiring to see the community come together. Please reach out if you need assistance.2021-02-1900 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Michelle NatinskyThis is an interview with Dr. Michelle Natinsky a licensed psychologist with her own private practice here in Austin, TX. Michelle's focus is on working with parents and teachers to help them connect to their own kids and the kids that they teach to build more fulfilling relationships. We discuss a wide range of topics along with her path to running her own practice. We also hit on the hot button topic of kids in technology.2021-02-1143 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightFrancheska Martinez of Francheska FitI get Francheska to stop moving long enough to tell me about her fitness journey from initially trying to get in better personal shape in college to the passion and career that led her to and the creation of her community Francheska Fit. She also provides some tips on reaching your fitness goals for 2021.2021-02-0423 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJessica Campos of Marketing for GreatnessI interview Jessica campus and we discuss her passions for networking, small businesses in Austin and how she has used those passions to drive a career in helping small business grow.2021-01-2143 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAngelique Dale of Four Points Mom TravelsAngelique sits down and talks about how she was able to turn her hobby and passion for travel into a business and full-time career. We also discuss the challenges that face the travel industry right now and where deals can be had if you are looking to travel.2021-01-1430 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightWhitney and Jake Roehl of Steadfast Life Coaching.I interviewed Whitney and Jake and we discussed their journey to starting and running their business Steadfast Life Coaching as husband and wife. We also get into some tips to help you keep your New Year's resolutions for 2021.2021-01-0733 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightFacebook Live with Ari RastegarThis episode is from a recent Facebook Live I did with Ari Rastegar of Rastegar Property.  Ari is a local real estate investor and developer in Austin.  We discuss the current real estate market in Austin as well as what's happening in other parts of the country and how the national real estate market could affect Austin as we're on our way to becoming the 10th largest city in America.2020-09-2241 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightFacebook Live with Rian OvercashThis episode is a Facebook Live I did earlier this month with Rian Overcash of the The Habit Method.  Rian is a Wellness Consultant helping people navigate the labyrinth of the health care system and to advocate for themselves to help find better solutions to their wellness.2020-08-2630 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightInterview with Bri Logue of Ivory Media Solutions.I did a Facebook Live with Bri Logue and talked about her journey to Austin as well as running a social media agency in an expanding digital world.2020-08-2120 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightPercolate Your Coffee RoutineI get the chance to talk with Wilson Hailey of Tezpresso and we discuss his steps to making the perfect cup of coffee.2020-06-2425 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightIs Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?With everything that going on in the world and the economy what impact is that having on the housing market and does buying or selling a home right now make sense?2020-06-0911 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAustin Housing Market - 2020 Q1 RecapTroy takes a look at how the Austin housing market performed in the first quarter of 2020 and highlights a few neighborhoods and subdivisions for more detailed analysis.2020-05-2007 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightYour Questions Answered About Solar PowerI interview Aubrey Lethbridge of Freedom Solar Power.  We discuss the basics of solar power, answer some of the most common questions our clients ask us about solar and how to decide if the jump to solar could be the right decision for you.2020-05-1523 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightCreating a Home with Functional SpaceI get the chance to sit down with Sara Fritsch of Moxie Space Professional Organizers and talk about the challenges of getting a space or home organized, the steps to take to get started and how to overcome some of the challenges along the way.2020-05-0826 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightWhat a Recession could mean for the Real Estate market.Most experts agree that we are likely to head into a recession. What would this mean for the real estate market? There are a number of indicators that show that a recession would not have the dramatic impact on the housing market like it did in 2008. Take a look at 5 key indicators that show the housing market is in much better shape this time around.2020-03-2406 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJoe Barrero of AMP TelecomI interview Joe Barrero of AMP Telecom. We discuss some of the challenges of starting and running a small business including having to be a sales expert when his background is in I.T. and also some of his favorite foods and restaurants in Austin.2020-03-1925 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightJack Cramer of the Austin Salt CaveI interviewed Jack Cramer of the Austin Salt Cave a halotherapy center located in Lakeway, Texas. We discuss his entrepreneurial tendency as a child. The changes he's seen growing up in the Austin area and what prompted him to start his own business in the town he grew up in.2020-03-1028 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightMark Woodruff of Woody CreativeI interview Mark Woodruff of Woody Creative a website design, branding and marketing company in Austin, TX. We discuss his first website design which was the initial website for the fortune 500 company he was working for. The changes that have happened in the industry and the hands on approach they take to craft unique websites for their clients.2020-03-0340 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAlberto Cohen CPAI interview Alberto Cohen a CPA with his own firm in Austin. We discuss his journey from Venezuela to Israel to Austin and he's provides some timely tips and words of caution as tax season approaches.2020-02-2729 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightDavid Fernandez of Frog & the BullIn the interview with David we talk about what factors went in to choosing Austin to start his new restaurant as well as his scientific approach to menu creation.2020-02-2027 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightMichael Paule of Mobile Video 360In my interview with Michael we talk about the challenges of starting a new business while also relocation across the country, his keys to business success, and I find out about a project he did for the Library of Congress.2020-02-2019 minAustin SpotlightAustin Spotlight2020 Real Estate ForecastI talk about the outlook for the real estate market in 2020 and highlight the 4 main factors that will drive the market.2020-02-1715 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightKeep Austin Yours - Oct 2019I talk about school rating for 3 of Austin's most well regarded school districts, Eanes, Lake Travis, and Leander. Highlight a few of Austin's many traffic projects. Real Estate spotlight on Austin's lakes.2019-10-1710 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightiBuyers and the "Instant Cash Offer"Have you heard about Opendoor, Offerpad or Properly? Been getting mail from them wanting to buy your home and have question? Listen to this episode of my podcast to find out more about them and if they might be the right option for you.2019-10-0906 minAustin SpotlightAustin SpotlightAustin Spotlight (Trailer)2019-10-0800 min