Abundant Journey Podcast
Episodes
Exit Strategies for Business Owners with James Purgason | Ep. 93
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp engage with James Purgason, a transaction advisory expert...
Scaling A Moving Business: Big Ben's Secrets to Success | Ep. 92
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, Nick James interviews Ben Gottfredson, also known as Big Ben, who shares his entrepreneurial ...
Nick and Nick Episode Recaps | Ep. 91
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp reflect on their personal and professional growth as they...
How To Scale A Business Using The 80/20 Percent Rule with Robert Mallon | Ep. 90
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, host Nick James interviews Robert Mallon, an experienced entrepreneur and executive coach. Ro...
David Metter Shares Why The Right People Matter In Starting And Growing A Company | Ep. 89
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp welcome David Metter, an accomplished entrepreneur and b...
Buying a Business VS Starting a Business: Which Is Better?! | Ep. 88
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp discuss the critical decision of whether to buy an existing business or start a new one from s...
How to Scale Your Business WITHOUT Sacrificing Your Soul with Ryan Deiss | Ep. 87
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp welcome Ryan Deiss, a successful entrepreneur and founder...
Nick James and Nick Aufenkampp on Helping Business Owners Cross the Million Dollar Threshold | Ep. 86
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp reflect on their two-year journey of podcasting, discuss...
Chris Janssen on How to Show Up and Build the Life (and Business!) of Your Dreams | Ep. 85
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick James and guest Chris Jansen explore the transformative journey of life coaching, p...
Jordan Berry Is Making His Millions in . . . Laundromats?! And He'll Teach You How to Do It Too! | Ep. 84
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick Zalk speaks with Jordan, a former pastor turned entrepreneur and laundromat owner. ...
Jason Bright & Ian Johnson on Faith & Stewardship as Financial Advisors | Ep. 83
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp interview Jason Bright and Ian Johnson of Bright Smith A...
Phil Wilkins on the Power of Visualization in Achieving Your Goals | Ep. 82
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Phil Wilkins shares his journey from being a multi-unit McDonald's owner to becoming the founder of a 360-degree market...
Andrew Reichert on Building a Business Based on Your Core Values | Ep. 81
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Nick Zalk and Nick Aufenkamp interview Andrew Reichert, the owner and founder of Birgo, a private equity real estate company...
Harley & Adrienne Green on Becoming a Family of Digital Nomads | Ep. 80
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Harley and Adrienne Green share their journey of living a digital nomad lifestyle and building a successful real estate business. They starte...
Peter Snell on the Virtue of Active Income | Ep. 79
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Peter Snell shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the influence of his grandfather and father. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing G...
Whitney Sewell on the Secret of Giving Your Money a Mission | Ep. 78
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Whitney Sewell, owner and founder of Life Bridge Capital, shares his journey from military service to real estate syndication and his passion...
John Lindsey: Finding Success Brokering The Sexiest Asset Class | Ep. 77
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp interview John Lindsey, the Self Storage Jedi Master, about his experience in the self-sto...
Torrey Dawley Unpacks the Skills That Will Make You or Break You as a Solopreneur | Ep. 76
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick Aufenkamp interviews Torrey Dawley, the founder of Sandpaper Studio, a design ag...
Travis Watts: Making Pivots and Keeping Perspective in Unpredictable Times | Ep. 75
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Travis Watts, Director of Investor Development at Ashcroft Capital, discusses his journey in real estate investing and the op...
Ethan Foulkes: Contrarian Wisdom for Launching a Successful Business | Ep. 74
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, host Nick Zalk interviews Ethan Foulkes, a business owner and entrepreneur. Ethan shares his ...
Taking Action and Learning from Failures: Ryan Garchar's Entrepreneurial Journey | Ep. 73
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Ryan Garchar shares his journey of entrepreneurship and multiple business ventures, including running an epoxy floor business, managing a web...
How Green Beret Edwin Epperson III Became a Successful Fund Manager | Ep. 72
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Edwin Epperson III shares his journey from the military to becoming a fund manager in real estate. He emphasizes the importance of education, ...
The Habits and Mindset of the Rich & Successful with Bronson Hill | Ep. 71
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp interview Bronson Hill, a real estate investor and author. They discuss Bronson's journey ...
REPLAY: Profits with a Purpose featuring Joel Andersen | Ep. 12
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Joel Andersen, President of Andersen Construction. Joel offers amazing insight into building a billion-dollar business, put...
Kristi Kandel Is Here to Make You a Local Real Estate Developer | Ep. 70
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Kristi Kandel shares her entrepreneurial journey and her new endeavor in real estate development. She discusses the importanc...
Learning from the Best: Mark Wadlington’s Journey to Success | Ep. 69
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Mark Wadlington shares his journey from college to missionary work to becoming an evangelist and eventually starting his own accounting fir...
Growth Insights from Entrepreneur Dave Sorensen | Ep. 68
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Nick and Nick interview Dave Sorensen, an entrepreneur and investor. Dave shares his journey in starting and running a c...
Why We're Anti-Hustle-Culture | Ep. 67
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the topic of hustle culture and its impact on success. They explore the definition of hustle culture and...
Joey Patino Is Mastering Vertical Integration in Real Estate and Small Business | Ep. 66
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Joey Patino, a young entrepreneur, shares his journey of building a vertically integrated real estate business in Portland. He discusses th...
Nick & Nick on the Power of Leverage | Ep. 65
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of leverage and how it can be a powerful tool in business. They explore different forms of leve...
How Lee Nugent Built a Better Life. And How You Can, Too. | Ep. 59
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, your hosts, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp, delve into the transformative world of real estate investm...
Emily Cortright & Adam Roberts | Ep. 64
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Emily Cortright and Adam Roberts share their journey in real estate investing, starting from their corporate jobs to their...
Dane Fitch's Incredible Journey from Educator to Investor | Ep. 63
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary The conversation covers the guest's journey from financial dependence to independence, including lessons learned from his parents, the impo...
Elaine Stageberg Left Psychiatry to Build a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio and Make and Even Greater Impact | Ep. 62
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Elaine Stageberg shares her journey from childhood poverty to building a successful real estate investment and property management company. Sh...
Liz Faircloth Is On a Mission to Empower Women Investors | Ep. 61
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Liz Faircloth shares her journey from growing up in a middle-class family to becoming a successful real estate investor and co-founder of an i...
Tyler Young on Finding Success By Getting Uncomfortable | Ep. 60
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp as they connect with Tyler Young, Founder and CEO of VersiTech (Tonic POS & BOLD Integrated Payments). The...
Brian Tibbs Shares The H.A.CK.E.R Method to Financial Freedom | Ep. 58
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, your hosts, Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp, dive deep into the world of real estate investment, philan...
Beyond Wealth: Redefining Success with the Five F's of Abundance | Ep. 57
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to ChatGPT: In this enlightening episode of the Abundant Journey podcast, hosts Nick James and Nick Aufenkamp delve deep into the essence o...
Whitney Elkins-Hutten Dives Deep on Building, Protecting, & Passing on Wealth | Ep. 56
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Abundant Journey Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to welcome back Whitney Elkins-Hutten, one of our top five most downloaded gue...
Toby Lucich Shares the Secrets to Success and Sustainability in Entrepreneurship | Ep. 55
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Lucich is a serial entrepreneur best known for his success as the cofounder of Return Leverage and work as the founder and COO of his newest comp...
Jonah Hall's Creative Path to Founding SmartLock Self Storage | Ep. 54
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to have Jonah Hall, a visionary entrepreneur from Te...
Kylan Johnson on Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, and Embracing the Journey | Ep. 53
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in for a high-energy episode of The Abundant Journey Podcast! Hosts Nick James & Nick Aufenkamp dive deep with Kylan Johnson, a creative ...
New Year, New Ventures: Casper Bahlmann’s Inspiring Journey from Ironman to Entrepreneur
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Abundant Journey Podcast, folks! Kicking off 2024 with a bang, we've got a powerhouse guest, Casper Bahlmann. From enduring the ri...
Our Top Lessons from 2023 | Ep. 51
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, all! In this episode, Nick & Nick share the most valuable lessons they learned and insights they gained while hosting the podcast ...
Dave Ederer Is the Archetype for Abundant Journey | Ep. 50
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special 50th episode and final interview of the year, we share with you priceless wisdom from Dave Ederer. Dave has far too many accompli...
Overcoming Anxiety in Entrepreneurship | Ep. 49
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this episode, Nick reflects on a previous episode with Mike Welsh, the owner and founder of Sky Candy Studios. He highlights the theme of ...
Joey Lawrence Is Catching His Wave Building A Surf Park Oasis in the High Desert | Ep. 48
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this captivating episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, hosts Nick Zalk and Nick Aufenkamp sit down with the remarkably vers...
The Value of Self Education: Recapping our Interview with Joette Trinh | Ep. 47
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Takeaways from our time with Joette Trinh. If you missed the full interview with Joette, be sure to check out Ep. 45! Also, check out AbundantJourne...
Michael Welsh and the Story of Sky Candy | Ep. 46
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Abundant Journey Podcast as we explore the inspiring entrepreneurial story of Michael Welsh, the founder of Sky Candy Studios. In this ...
Joette Trinh on the Virtue of Starting Small | Ep. 45
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Abundant Journey Podcast, we sit down with Joette Trinh, a real estate attorney whose life story is as inspiring as it is uniqu...
David Decker Shares His Secrets to Success in Self Storage & Life | Ep. 44
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Decker joined Extra Space Storage in 2004, the year they went public. From there, he spent 13 years helping them grow exponentially as Director ...
Hunter Sprague Is All-In On Coaching & Solopreneurship with Monolith | Ep.43
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Sprague is a true Renaissance Man. He's a graphic designer, storyteller, and musician. He is also a coach and thought leader in the areas of fi...
Galena Berkompas Is Literally Growing A Profitable Business with Her Incredible Micro Flower Farm | Ep. 42
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Galena Berkompas is best known through her Instagram profile, @MicroFlowerFarm, where she documents the transformation of her 1/2 acre residential pro...
A Self Storage Deep Dive with Ryan Layton | Ep. 41
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Ryan Layton, a self-storage investor and broker, with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate! Ryan explains...
Chef Yia Vang Is Redefining Success as a Restauranteur | Ep. 40
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having Chef Yia Vang join us for this week's episode was a ton of fun! You may already be familiar with Yia from Netflix's Iron Chef, the cover of Bon...
Whitney Elkins-Hutten on Winning the Wealth Game | Ep. 39
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we were honored to be joined by the incredible Whitney Elkins-Hutten! Whitney is a prolific real estate investor; the founder of Ash Wealth...
Tyson Cross’s Refreshingly Honest Take on Real Estate Investing | Ep. 38
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had an awesome time talking with Tyson Cross this week. Tyson has a broad range of interests and experience in real estate investing, but he has be...
Christian Osgood’s Blueprint for Success in Multifamily Investing | Ep. 37
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 Episode Highlights: Mastering the Multifamily Real Estate Market Overcoming the Fear of Money The Essence of Generosity & Faith in Business ...
Travis Watts: Syndication, Stability, and the Power of Self-Education | Ep. 36
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Travis Watts, a financial independence advocate and real estate expert. Throughout the conversation, h...
Buying a Business 101 with Daren Bucklin | Ep. 35
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Daren Bucklin, a highly successful business broker in the Pacific Northwest. After working many years in a corporate role...
Devon Alexander: The Secret to Success Is Learning to Love the Process | Ep. 34
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Devon Alexander is a man of many talents. From playing basketball at the highest levels in college and overseas to starting multiple businesses, he is...
Christy Keeton Speaks to the Power of Following Your Dreams, Living with Passion & Purpose, and Giving Back | Ep. 33
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christy Keeton is a serial networker and real estate investor who previously worked in the oil and gas industry. In 2019, she decided to leave her sta...
Konrad Prus: The Benefits of Business Ownership | Ep. 32
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we had a great time sitting down with Konrad Prus! Konrad owns and leads K Prus Advisory, serving his clients in estate planning and as...
Grit, Growth, and Gratitude | Ep. 31
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick and Nick unpack some of the most valuable lessons they've learned over 30 interviews with incredible entrepreneurs and investors...
Overcoming Greed, Finding True Freedom, and Practical Advice on Building a Successful Real Estate Business with Eric Beise | Ep. 30
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Eric Beise. Eric is a seasoned real estate pro who acts as a Realtor for his clients and, personally, as an investor...
Kristi Kandel Wants You to Be Financially Free, and She’s Here to Help! | Ep. 29
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the remarkable journey of Kristi Kandel, a visionary CEO, real estate developer, and investor, in our latest podcast episode. Join us for an ...
No Bad Days with Jeffrey Holst | Ep. 28
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jeff: a former attorney turned podcast host and real estate mogul. In his 30s, Jeff went from being on top of the world (sometimes literally!) to...
Chris Falco Is More Than Your Typical CPA | Ep. 27
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be sure to connect with Chris and his team to see how they can help your business reach its full potential at falcosult.com
Playing the Game to Make an Impact with Tony Clark | Ep. 26
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Tony: See how Tony is helping real estate agents grow their business by visiting agentos.io Follow Tony on Instagram at tonyclark.realest...
On a Mobile Home Park Mission with Cory Harelson | Ep. 25
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Cory: Freedom Investing Group [email protected] Follow Cory on Instagram Recommended Resources: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Rober...
Timeless Principles for Success | Ep. 24
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Not About the Money with Jeff Wirkkala | Ep. 23
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corn Mazes and Living with Purpose | Ep. 22
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fire Yourself with Bronson Hill | Ep. 21
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Bronson Hill and how to partner with him at bronsonequity.com You can also find Bronson on most social media channels by simply searc...
Building a Better Syndication Community with Mark Kenny | Ep. 20
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Mark at ThinkMultifamily.com!
Thriving Against the Odds: Resourcefulness as a Catalyst for Entrepreneurial Success with Nick Stageberg | Ep. 19
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Nick Stageberg and get plugged in to all the wonderful offerings of Black Swan Real Estate here.
Trampoline Parks to Retirement Homes (& Everything In Between) with Scotty Yeung | Ep. 18
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Scott at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottyeung1/
BONUS EPISODE: Abundant Journey Updates
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Humble Hustle with Jeffrey Donis | Ep. 16
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Jeffrey and how to partner with the Donis Investment Group by visiting donisinvestmentgroup.com/checklist You can also listen to the ...
The Power of the Company You Keep with Asher Black | Ep. 15
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways from Our Time with Joel Andersen | Ep. 14
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping Our Time with Bonnie & Kerry Staples | Ep. 13
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Improving Communities & Connecting Families with Kerry & Bonnie Staples | Ep. 11
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about Kerry & Bonnie Staples and how to partner with them at staplesmultifamily.com
Learn to Sell & You’ll Never Be Hungry with Zebadiah Wade | Ep. 10
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Zebadiah Wade: an entrepreneur, outdoor enthusiast, and genuinely awesome person all around. Zebadiah shares his journey an...
Making Profits from Your Passions with Mike Cummings | Ep. 9
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Mike’s leather work, RogueApparatus at https://www.rogueapparatus.com Follow Mike’s work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rogu...
Reflections on Our Convo w/ Emily and Adam | Ep. 8
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who Is Tyler Golson? | Ep. 7
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding Your Why with Willam Holland | Ep. 6
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had a great time sitting down with William Holland — founder and CEO of Bigger Picture Holdings. William has an amazing story an...
Who Is Nick Aufenkamp? | Ep. 5
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking Massive Action with Emily Cortright & Adam Roberts | Ep. 4
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who Is the Real Nick James? | Ep. 3
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Abundant Journey: Who We Are & What We’re All About | Ep. 2
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick & Nick share the build-up to and vision for Abundant Journey. Most importantly, they share how you can get involved!
Why You Should Set (BIG) Goals | Ep. 1
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick & Nick discuss their experiences with setting goals, different goal-setting approaches they've tried, and the keys to successfully achieving ...