Real Talk with Katie Kim
Episodes
Ep. 37: She Had No Blueprint. So She Built One.
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you have a $140M vision, a community that needs it, and no manual for how to pull it off? You build the blueprint yourself. Kristi...
Ep. 36: IRR Looks Good on Paper. Cash Flow Gives You Control.
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
IRR Looks Good on Paper. Cash Flow Gives You Control. If you’ve ever sat in a room where the numbers sounded right—but something felt off—this e...
Ep. 35: If You Can’t Read the Deal, You’re Giving Away Control - Here’s How Smart Women Fix That
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If You Can’t Read the Deal, You’re Giving Away Control — Here’s How Smart Women Fix That Most people think they’re making smart investment d...
Ep 34: Control the Deal Before You Write the Offer
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if winning in real estate had nothing to do with luck—and everything to do with certainty? In this episode of Real Talk with Katie Kim, Katie s...
Ep. 33: Why Smart Founders Struggle to Raise Capital (And What Actually Works Instead)
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most founders don’t have a capital problem.They have a trust, systems, and strategy problem. In this episode of Real Talk with Katie Kim, Katie sits...
Ep. 32: I Almost Lost My Sight… and It Exposed the Biggest Mistake Families Make With Generational Wealth
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest threat to your legacy isn’t losing money… …but passing it down the wrong way? In this powerful episode of Real Talk with Kat...
Ep. 31: Bankrupt at 13 to 1,500 Units: How Mike Gudat Scaled Without Losing Control
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it actually take to scale real estate — without losing control? In this episode, Katie sits down with investor Mike Gudat to unpack a jour...
Ep 30: The Silent Season: Why High-Performing Women Disappear in Business Crisis
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a pattern I’ve seen again and again. When strong women get hit in business…they don’t collapse publicly. They go quiet. Not because th...
Ep. 29: Stop Scaling on Stress: The Strategy for Growth Without Losing Control
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can grow your business. Or you can grow your peace. But if you don’t choose intentionally, growth will quietly cost you control. In this episode...
Ep. 28: Built From Scars, Not Spreadsheets: Why Smart Women Walk Away From “Perfect” Deals
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for the woman who has done well—and refuses to be misled. In this powerful Real Talk conversation, Katie Kim sits down with oil and ...
Ep. 27: From Law to Location Freedom: How She Used Leverage Without Losing Control
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most women aren’t afraid of hard work. They’re afraid of making the wrong move with money — of locking themselves into a deal they can’t unwin...
Ep. 26: You’re Not Behind—You’re Poorly Positioned: Why Growth Feels Harder at the Next Level
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If growth feels heavier right now, you’re not behind—you’re entering a new level. In this episode of Real Talk with Katie Kim, Katie explains wh...
Ep. 25: Why Focus Feels Hard - When You Don’t Know Your Financial Position
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If focus feels harder than it should — even with success, systems, and discipline — this episode explains why. Focus doesn’t break down because ...
Ep. 24: Clarity is the Growth Strategy: Why Focus Beats Expansion at Every Level
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your business is working—but feels heavier than it used to—you didn’t fail. You outgrew the structure. In this solo episode of Real Talk with...
Ep. 23: The Questions You MUST Ask Before Any Business Deal
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're scaling your business, buying a company, expanding locations, or bringing in partners—this episode will save you money, time, and emotiona...
Ep. 22: FOCUS 2026 — How to Cut the Noise and Return to Clarity
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we step into 2026, this is not another “new year, new goals” episode.This is a spiritual reset.A strategic recalibration.A call back to the voi...
Ep. 21: Missing God in Your Business? Your Road to Emmaus Moment
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been building in His name, praying for guidance — but still feel alone in the work. This episode is for the moments when you can’t see Go...
Ep. 20: From Scarcity to Structural Abundance: What Will You Hand Over in 2026?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your biggest growth strategy wasn’t in doing more—but surrendering what you already have? In this faith-grounded episode of Real Talk with...
Ep. 19: Stop Martharing Through December: The Biblical Leadership Shift Every Woman CEO Needs for 2026
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been carrying more than you were called to… this episode is your exhale. In today’s Advent-season message, Katie Kim unpacks the Mary ...
Ep. 18: STOP Circling the Same Block: Breaking the Patterns Holding Your Business Back in 2026
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Advent kickoff episode, Katie brings forward a blunt, faith-grounded question that every founder needs to ask before walking into 2026: “Do ...
Ep. 17: The Push: How Vision-Driven Women Scale Without Losing Alignment
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Push isn’t hustle. It’s a passage. This episode is for the woman standing at the edge of her next level — tired of the noise, craving clarit...
Ep. 16: The Architect Red Flag You Can’t Afford to Miss
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The right architect protects your vision. The wrong one costs you thousands. In this episode, Katie Kim is joined by Ellen Spencer—architect, projec...
(BONUS EPISODE) Why We’re Getting Real — The New Era of Real Talk with Katie Kim
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the word developer stopped fitting, Katie Kim knew it was time to redefine what building really means. This isn’t just a rebrand — it’s a d...
Ep. 15: Legacy Isn’t a Transaction: How to Exit Without Breaking the Table
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Succession isn’t paperwork—it’s people work. In this episode, Katie Kim and transition strategist Andrea Carpenter pull back the curtain on why ...
Ep. 14: Feeling Stuck from Too Much Advice? Build Your Own Blueprint for 2026
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need another opinion — you need a blueprint.In this episode, Katie Kim unpacks why clarity doesn’t come in fragments — and how power...
Ep. 13: How You Really Get Paid in Real Estate: Capital Stacks, Waterfalls & Fee Truths
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a founder stepping into real estate development — or already in it and wondering why you’re the last to get paid — this episode is y...
Ep. 12: She Bought the Building Before She Had a Plan — and Still Made $379K
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She sold her first company, built her brand from scratch, and turned one breakfast convo into $379,000. Liz McDonald isn’t just a real estate broker...
Ep. 11: How Bourbon Barrels Pay You While You Sleep (16%ROI) - Accredited Investors
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie sits down with Felicia Keith Jones — trailblazing CEO of High Mark Distillery — to reveal how bourbon barrel investing can ...
(Bonus Episode) "FRIDAY FINANCIAL FLASHLIGHT" Lead Like a CFO: The 5 Metrics That Keep You Funded
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most developers avoid their numbers—and it costs them. In this episode of Friday Financial Flashlight, Katie Kim and fractional CFO Cheryl break dow...
Ep. 10: How Smart Women Grow with Real Estate - Without Losing Control or Running Out of Cash
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to be a “numbers person” to build wealth through development — you need strategy. In this episode of Behind the Build, Katie Ki...
Ep. 9: Profit is Lying to You - Cash Flow Secrets for Women Business Owners in Real Estate
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💸 Real Cash Flow Talk with a Fractional CFO | Beyond the Build Ep. 1Welcome to the kickoff of our Beyond the Build series with Katie Kim! This isn’...
Ep. 8: From Bush Pilot to Bourbon Boss: Felicia’s Playbook for Female Founders
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Bush Pilot to Bourbon Boss: Felicia’s Playbook for Female Founders Felicia’s journey is proof that grit and vision can break barriers in any ...
Ep. 7: How to Grow Your Business with Real Estate—Without Risking What You’ve Built
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve worked too hard to gamble with what you’ve built. But what if growth didn’t mean risking it all? What if real estate could become your ne...
Ep. 6: Stop Chasing Trash Deals: Build Your Buy Box & Win in Real Estate
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many weeks have you wasted chasing a deal that was never a fit? 🤦♀️It’s time to cut the noise and start filtering deals like a pro. In...
Ep. 5: How Developers Leverage Infinite Banking to Fund, Flex, and Build Legacy
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could fund your next deal without begging a bank? In this episode, Katie Kim sits down with financial strategist and developer Erica Neal ...
Ep. 4: Fear of Finance? The CFO Secrets Every Developer Must Know
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4: Fear of Finance? The CFO Secrets Every Developer Must Know Most developers don’t fail because of construction delays, bad contractors, or...
Ep. 3: The Real Estate Game You Didn't Know You Were In!
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER DISCUSSIONS WITH KATIE KIM EPISODE 3: The Real Estate Game You Didn't Know You Were In! 🔥 You’re not just flipping hou...
Ep. 2: Why Your Messy Season Might Be the Blueprint!
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 2 - "Why Your Messy Season Might Be the Blueprint!" 🎙️ REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER DISCUSSIONS WITH KATIE KIM Ever feel like you're stuck remod...
Ep. 1: How My Parents Turned Grit Into Generational Wealth
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER DISCUSSIONS WITH KATIE KIM 🎙 EPISODE 1 - How My Parents Turned Grit Into Generational Wealth 🔥 Episode 1 of Real Esta...
Ep. 0: BUILD WHAT THEY SAID YOU COULDN'T!
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER DISCUSSIONS WITH KATIE KIM 🎙 EPISODE 0: BUILD WHAT THEY SAID YOU COULDN’T If you think real estate development is jus...