Best Mike Rusch Podcasts (2025)

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Metal shaping and power hammering with Chris Rusch and Mike Wagner 1:00:49

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This episode of The Fabricator Podcast features a conversation with Chris Rusch, formerly of Rusch Machine & Design, and Mike Wagner of Cornfield Customs. They discuss the history and development of metal shaping equipment, particularly the power hammer, and how it has enabled a resurgence in this specialized craft. Chris and Mike describe the tech…

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From Chiropractor to Real Estate Syndication Expert | Dr. Kate Gress’s Journey to Passive Income 47:53

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Send us a text What if you could invest in real estate without dealing with tenants, toilets, or day-to-day headaches? In this episode, Dr. Kate Gress shares how she’s transitioning out of her 26-year chiropractic career by building a scalable real estate syndication business. Kate breaks down how syndications work, the role of general and limited …

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the ozarks with Dr. Jared M. Phillips, part 2 (ep 2, 29). 45:44

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Send us a text In part two of our conversation with Dr. Jared Phillips, we trace the transformation of the Ozarks from an agrarian culture built on land, memory, and mutuality into a region shaped by corporate industry and consolidated power. We explore how poultry integration, economic policy, and the rise of companies like Tyson and Walmart resha…

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"The B.I.B.L.E." June 15th, 2025 (Teacher: John Ray) 35:12

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This summer we’re taking time to look back on specific elements of experiences that are common to those who have gone to camp, specifically but not limited to church camp, and examine these experiences in light of what we are all coming to know and practice about our faith now. We may not need sunscreen or bug spray, but it will take an adventurous…

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Dylan Rusch on Land Investing: The Untapped Gold Mine Most Investors Ignore 50:46

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Send us a text From House Hacks to Land Flips: Dylan Rusch’s Strategy for Scalable Real Estate Wealth Dylan Rusch went from rookie house hacker to full-time land investor in just a few years — and in this episode, he breaks down the exact blueprint he followed to do it. He started by buying duplexes with just 5% down and converting them into short-…

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Bead rolling art with Jarrod Klassen of Twisted Metal Sign Company 45:20

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Jarrod Klassen is the owner of Twisted Metal Sign Company, a business in Saskatchewan focused on creating intricate metal artwork using bead rolling techniques. While working in corrections, Jarrod discovered bead rolling as a hobby and has honed his skills over the past several years. He has gone from using a homemade bead roller to upgrading to p…

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the zoning policies with Alli Thurmond Quinlan (ep 2, 28). 51:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we continue the story of Southeast Fayetteville—this time by examining the systems that helped shape, and often erase, its historic Black community. Architect and former Fayetteville Planning Commissioner Alli Thurmond Quinlan joins us to uncover how zoning policies, preservation rules, and land use codes have operat…

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What It’s Really Like Doing Your First Real Estate Deal w/ Connor Derenne 52:19

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Send us a text The First Deal: How Connor Derenne Got $30K in Equity Right After College 🎙 The Wisconsin Investor Podcast — What It’s Really Like Doing Your First Real Estate Deal w/ Connor Derenne In this episode of The Wisconsin Investor, we sit down with Connor Derenne, a young investor who landed his first real estate deal less than a year afte…

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the historic district with Tommie Flowers Davis (ep 2, 27). 1:16:32

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Send us a text In this episode, we speak with longtime Fayetteville resident Tommie Flowers Davis about the disappearing legacy of Southeast Fayetteville’s Black community—and the movement to establish a Black Historic District before it’s too late. As a native of the neighborhood, a former educator, a developer, and a member of the Fayetteville Hi…

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From Foreclosed to Financially Free w/ Chris Charles 1:05:11

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Send us a text Is fear keeping you from building wealth through real estate? In this episode of The Wisconsin Investor Podcast, we sit down with Chris Charles—a real estate investor and title company professional with over 40 years of experience—for a raw, honest conversation about what it really takes to build a portfolio and create lasting financ…

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the civil rights and labor with Dr. Michael C. Pierce (ep 2, 26). 1:18:31

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Michael C. Pierce, labor historian and professor at the University of Arkansas, helps us unpack the deep connections between race, labor, and the struggle for civil rights in Northwest Arkansas. Long before the region was known for corporate giants and suburban growth, it was home to radical union organizing, soc…

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"Kings or Servants" June 1st, 2025 (Teacher: Betty Wilton) 26:00

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Our passage this week talks about the posture that we must take as followers of Christ. It is one that invites us to acknowledge the privilege and power we have been given by the world, and to humble ourselves wholly to God for the service of others. In a time where Christians in the West are throwing themselves into positions of more power, creati…

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How Mike Boyea Lost It All—Then Built a Real Estate Empire 47:00

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Send us a text From first-time buyer at 18 to running a multi-million dollar real estate operation—Mike Boyea’s journey is packed with hard-earned lessons, practical insights, and real talk on what it takes to make it in this business. In this episode, Mike breaks down exactly how he went from buying a distressed duplex in 2003 to managing over 50 …

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the people with Brad Sikorski (ep 2, 25). 36:03

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Send us a text In this episode, we pause the historical narrative of Northwest Arkansas to check in with one of the region’s most important community leaders. Brad Sikorski is the new President and CEO of the Excellerate Foundation, stepping into the role after the transformative season under the leadership of Jeff Webster. With roots in Walmart, W…

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"Everything Belongs" May 25th, 2025 (Teacher: Mike Rusch) 30:18

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This week we have the privilege of hearing from Mike Rusch. Mike’s life involves way to much to sum up here, but suffice it to say you don’t want to miss this Sunday. Among many other things, Mike is creator and host of The Underview podcast , which contributes significantly to dialog around what wholeness means, and takes, for our community. I enc…

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"Making Whole" May 18th, 2025 (Teacher: Laura Holland) 24:04

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Making Whole 🧩 This week Laura led us to look at 1 Corinthians 2 and the gift of God’s spirit and the example of Jesus.You can find out more about us at our website www.gracechurchnwa.orgIt is a priority for us at Vine & Branch to make LGBTQIA+, all ethnicities and races, those with disabilities, and other marginalized people groups feel accepted, …

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The Art of Real Estate Leverage w/ Leon Barnes (Improved Audio) 59:35

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Send us a text Real estate success takes more than great deals—it takes strategy, partnerships, and a mindset built for the long game. In this episode of The Wisconsin Investor, Corey Reyment sits down with Leon Barnes, longtime investor and Membership Director at Collective Genius, to talk about what it really takes to grow a rental portfolio that…

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Empowering a workforce with Kent Brown of O'Neal Manufacturing 57:59

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Kent Brown joins The Fabricator Podcast talk about becoming CEO of O'Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) in 2018, his leadership philosophy, emphasizing safety, empowering the OMS workforce, expanding the company's geographical footprint, and what it means to be a mainstay on our annual FAB 40 list. Brown discusses how OMS has experienced significant…

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the immigrants with Emily Pianalto-Beshears (ep 2, 24). 1:22:02

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Send us a text This episode brings us to Tontitown, Arkansas—a community formed by Italian immigrants who carved out a place of belonging in the Ozarks through stone, song, and story. Our guest, Emily Pianalto-Beshears, Manager of the Tontitown Historical Museum and a descendant of the original settlers, invites us into her family’s deep-rooted his…

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When Paying Zero Taxes Isn't Always the Right Goal With Marcus Crigler, CEO of Bec CFO 40:20

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Send us a text Can you legally pay zero taxes as a real estate investor? Should that even be your goal? CPA Marcus Crigler challenges conventional wisdom in this eye-opening conversation about navigating the post-bonus depreciation landscape in real estate investing. As the 100% bonus depreciation benefit phases out (down to 60% in 2024), investors…

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the cries from the cotton field with Larry Foley (ep 2, 23). 57:14

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Send us a text In the late 1800s, a group of Italian immigrants left the mountain villages of Northern Italy in search of opportunity and land in America. What they found instead was exploitation, malaria, and broken promises on the cotton fields of Sunnyside Plantation in Southeast Arkansas. In this first of a two-part series, filmmaker and journa…

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Addressing mental health and PTSD through metal art with Steve Kost 1:18:31

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Steve Kost of Chicago-based Metal Health Artwork joins us this week to talk about how he turned to creating metal sculptures to help him cope with PTSD after serving in the military, and what started as just a hobby has become full-scale effort advocating for better mental health practices among veterans and other adults. Steve talks about his time…

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From Corporate Exec to $14 Million Real Estate Mogul: How Laura Ritchie Built an 85-Unit Portfolio with Creativity & Family Connections 48:19

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Send us a text Laura Ritchie's journey from corporate media executive to real estate mogul exemplifies the power of creativity and determination in building wealth. Starting in 2017 with a simple side hustle, Laura leveraged family connections, thrift store furniture, and a willingness to take calculated risks to rapidly build an 85-unit portfolio …

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the state of education with Dr. Debbie Jones (ep 2, 22). 51:24

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Send us a text In this episode of the underview, we sit down with Dr. Debbie Jones, Superintendent of Bentonville Public Schools, to explore the sweeping changes unfolding across Arkansas and the nation that are reshaping public education. Fresh off the end of the Arkansas legislative session, Dr. Jones helps unpack the implications of the newly si…

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Inside a forward-thinking fabrication business with Kirk McCauley 1:00:11

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In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Kirk McCauley, owner of American Engineering and Metalworking (AEM) in North Canton, Ohio, shares his journey from the tool and die world to running a modern, full-service metal fabrication shop. McCauley explains how embracing automation, laser welding, and robotic material handling has helped AEM stay co…

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Beyond $9 Million in Mistakes: How Childhood Beliefs Shape Your Investing 36:15

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Send us a text Brad Chandler opens up about his remarkable dual journey as both a wildly successful real estate investor with 4,500 deals under his belt and as someone who overcame deep-seated personal struggles that once threatened everything he built. The conversation takes a profound turn when Brad reveals how a seemingly routine therapy session…

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the trail of tears with John McLarty (ep 2, 21). 1:26:07

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Send us a text In this episode of the underview, we sit down with John McLarty—geographer, regional planner, and longtime researcher with the Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. Over the past two decades, John has helped uncover and preserve the routes, burial sites, and stories of the Trail of Tears that run directly through Northw…

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the historic cane hill with Vanessa McKuin (ep 2, 20). 59:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the underview, we travel to the southern edge of Washington County to explore Cane Hill—one of the earliest white settlements in Northwest Arkansas—and speak with Vanessa McKuin, Executive Director of Historic Cane Hill. Vanessa brings her personal and professional insight as a preservationist and native Arkansan t…

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Where Is The Puck Going? Economic Forecasting for Strategic Real Estate Investing With Kolten Van Elzen 58:08

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Send us a text What does a dead cat in the ductwork have to do with real estate investing success? As it turns out, quite a lot about perseverance and education in the school of hard knocks. Corey sits down with commercial underwriter Kolten Van Elzen for a fascinating exploration of economic trends and their impact on real estate investment strate…

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The Secrets To Unlimited Funds For Your Deals With Jay Conner 42:42

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Send us a text Imagine never having to beg a bank for funding again. What if you could consistently secure real estate deals with private lenders without ever asking for money? That's exactly what Jay Conner has mastered, and he shares his revolutionary approach in this eye-opening episode. Jay reveals how he's built a portfolio of 47 private lende…

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the ozarks with Dr. Jared M. Phillips, part 1 (ep 2, 19). 45:25

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Send us a text In this first part of our conversation with Dr. Jared M. Phillips, we take a necessary pause to consider not just what happened in the Ozarks, but how it began to feel. Before this region had a name, it had an identity-forming—shaped by those who came here looking for something hard, rugged, and remote. Dr. Phillips helps us explore …

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Finding deeper meaning in metalworking and art with Hector Ortega 58:08

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In this episode, we sit down with Hector Ortega—sculptor and founder of Ortega Sculpture and Silver Lining Metals Stamps, based in the Phoenix metro area. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and problem-solving as an artist, from developing fabrication skills to exploring different materials and processes. Ortega discussed the chall…

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Why Your AI Assistant Might Be Better Than Your Real Estate Attorney with Mike Higgins 59:36

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Send us a text Mike Higgins opens up about his transformative journey from personal trainer to thriving real estate investor in Wisconsin, revealing the strategic shifts that made all the difference in his business. Far from just another "how I got started" story, this conversation delivers practical wisdom on maximizing profitability in today's ma…

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the early counties with Rachel Whitaker (ep 2, 18). 1:13:00

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Send us a text In this conversation with historian Rachel Whitaker of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, we trace the early formation of Northwest Arkansas through the lens of power, policy, and people. Rachel offers an expansive look at how settler colonial decisions—such as the displacement of Native nations, the introduction of slavery, and the…

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DSCR Loans & House Hacking: The Loopholes Banks Don’t Want You to Know! 55:05

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Send us a text Securing financing remains the biggest hurdle for most aspiring real estate investors. When traditional banks say "no," where do you turn? In this eye-opening conversation, mortgage expert Aaron Kramer reveals the financing secrets that have helped hundreds of investors build substantial portfolios, even without perfect credit or W2 …

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the Peel family with Chelsea Stewart (ep 2, 17). 59:55

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Send us a text In this episode of the underview, we explore the life and legacy of Samuel West Peel — the first native-born Arkansan elected to the U.S. Congress and one of the most influential political figures to emerge from Northwest Arkansas. Historian Chelsea Stewart of the Peel Museum joins us to trace Peel’s rise through family connections, …

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Fostering a new path: How two entrepreneurs revamped a metal fab shop 1:03:40

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Lucy Minturn and Liz Kloster co-own FosterWorks, a sheet metal fabrication shop in Chicago. After purchasing the business a couple of years ago, they’ve worked to shape it with their own vision, despite having no prior experience in the industry. By combining their complementary skills and building a strong team, they’ve successfully grown the manu…

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Walking Away: How One Couple Replaced Their Jobs With Real Estate in Just 3 Years 44:58

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Send us a text Matt and Catie Fihn transformed their family's future through real estate investing in just three short years. Starting with a simple conversation between moms at a playdate, they discovered a path that would ultimately free both of them from their corporate careers and allow them to be present for their young children's formative ye…

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the Anderson family with Steve & Rusty Anderson (ep 2, 16). 1:27:16

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Send us a text In this episode of the underview, we sit down with brothers Steve and Rusty Anderson, sixth-generation descendants of Col. Hugh Allen Anderson—believed to be one of the first white settlers to arrive in Northwest Arkansas in the early 1800s. Through their family’s oral history and deep regional roots, we explore a story that reaches …

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Sight Unseen: How Andy Boehm Built Wealth Without Stepping Inside 47:22

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Send us a text Andy Boehm pulls back the curtain on his 15-year real estate investing journey across Northeast Wisconsin, revealing the counterintuitive strategies that have built his success. What began as a career in real estate sales during the foreclosure boom evolved into a profitable investing operation when Andy noticed a simple truth: the i…

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the statue with Judge Barry Moehring (ep 2, 15). 17:49

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Send us a text In September 2020, Bentonville’s Confederate statue was removed from the downtown square and relocated to a new park near the city cemetery. The decision came after years of debate, heightened by the national reckoning on racial justice following the murder of George Floyd. In this episode, Benton County Judge Barry Moehring reflects…

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the civil war with Dale Phillips (ep 2, 14). 56:39

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Send us a text the civil war with Dale Phillips. In this episode of the underview, historian Dale Phillips, retired Superintendent of Lincoln Home National Historic Site, explores the Civil War’s impact on Arkansas, particularly Northwest Arkansas, and why its legacy still matters today. With over 40 years in the National Park Service, he unpacks t…

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Engineering creative fabrication projects with Mike McCarthy of DCL 1:05:22

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Mike McCarthy, VP at Design Communications Ltd. (DCL), joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about how DCL is at the intersection of engineering, design, and fabrication of some of the most recognizable creative large-scale projects around the country. DCL specializes architectural custom elements like signs, sculptures, and tech installations. They…

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Hotel Hustle: From $23 to Hospitality Empire 49:47

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Mark Pomeranke, a pioneering force in the hotel industry. Starting from a meager $23 credit balance, Mark embarked on an ambitious path in hotel development amidst the tumultuous period of the financial crisis. His innovative approach led to the establishment o…

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the weary land with Dr. Kelly Houston Jones, part 2 (ep 2, 13). 50:57

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Send us a text the weary land with Dr. Kelly Houston Jones, part 2. In the weary land with Dr. Kelly Houston Jones, part 2, we examine Arkansas’s secession and the Civil War’s impact on slavery. Dr. Jones explains how Governor Henry Rector and state leaders saw slavery as essential, with even Unionist Arkansans supporting it for economic stability.…

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Learning and mentorship in welding with professor Jo Mackiewicz 1:07:29

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This episode of The Fabricator Podcast features an interview with Professor Jo Mackiewicz, an English professor at Iowa State University who also happens to be a welder. Mackiewicz discusses her research on communication and learning in the welding and fabrication trades, as well as her experience working part-time at Howe's Welding & Metal Fabrica…

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Contractors & Cash Flow: Dave Zouski’s Formula for Real Estate Success 39:28

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Send us a text Dave Zouski shares his real estate journey, emphasizing strategic investing and the importance of relationships in navigating the market. His insights on the buy-and-hold strategy, effective contractor management, and the significance of networking provide valuable guidance for both new and seasoned investors. • Highlighting the tran…

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the weary land with Dr. Kelly Houston Jones, part 1 (ep 2, 12). 1:10:32

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Send us a text the weary land with Dr. Kelly Houston Jones, part 1. In this first episode of a two-part series, Dr. Kelly Houston Jones, author of A Weary Land: Slavery on the Ground in Arkansas, explores how slavery was foundational to the state’s formation—shaping its economy, politics, and society from the beginning. We examine the rise of the “…

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28 years old and 52 Rentals: Zach Morgan's Real Estate Empire and Networking Mastery 47:53

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Send us a text Zach "Big Money" Morgan reveals the art of transforming a modest start into a thriving real estate empire. Inspired by industry stalwarts like Grant Cardone and Bigger Pockets, Zach shares his impressive journey from a traditional job to owning 52 long-term rental properties. We dive into the nuances of sustaining active income throu…

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the great river with Boyce Upholt (ep 2, 11). 1:07:31

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Send us a text the great river with Boyce Upholt. The Mississippi River is more than just a body of water—it’s a force that has shaped the land, the people, and the very mythology of America. In this episode of the underview, I sit down with Boyce Upholt, author of The Great River, to explore how this river became the backbone of American expansion…