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Escambia Empires

by Michael Warinner

Escambia Empires is a podcast where we get to know successful business owners in Pensacola and the surrounding areas, and shine the spotlight on young, driven professionals who are the future of Escambia County. Our goal is for entrepreneurs and professionals in our area to have a platform to share their ideas and visions, and get to know other like-minded individuals who are producing and working hard in the panhandle! hosted by Michael and Danny Warinner Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michaelwarinner/support

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Episodes

  1. Episode #49 | Teaching Mortgages on TikTok - Nate Fain

    Episode #49 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Nate brings us up to date on current real estate market conditions from a lending standpoint here in October 2021, as compared to this time last year! He offers insightful feedback into how things have changed within such a short…

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  2. Episode #48 | Leveraging Social Media to Build Multiple Businesses - Brant Peacher

    Episode #48 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Brant tells us how he’s acquired multiple business over the past few years, as well as the lifestyle he gets to enjoy as a result of it! Brant primarily creates content on YouTube for his more than 180K subscribers, centered around his...

  3. Episode #47 | Fixed By Fitz Home Renovations - Isaac Fitzsimmons

    Episode #47 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Isaac gives us a full picture of the steps and experiences that led him to start his own business as a home renovator. He talks us through how his goals have developed and changed since the thought of self employment first entered his...

  4. Episode #46 | Being Young In Real Estate

    Episode #46 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk about some reasons we enjoy what we do and why we each decided to get into real estate! We go into a little more detail about our specific roles in the business as an answer to a question we’ve been getting asked more recently…

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  5. Episode #45 | Partner at Carver Darden Law Firm - Travis Morock

    Episode #45 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Travis tells us about his experiences as a lawyer for Carver Darden Law Firm, primarily working in the area of real estate! He shares some of his most difficult obstacles in the business, as well as the things he’s done to overcome…

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  6. Episode #44 | 5 New Questions to Ask our Guests

    Episode #44 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! This episode, enjoy a more laid back and shorter approach with just your hosts as we discuss the recent changes we’re making in an attempt to improve our interviews with our guests! We also take this opportunity to learn more about each other as a…

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  7. Episode #43 | Professional Golfer to Full Time Videography - JD Cobb

    Episode #43 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, JD talks about how he decided to transition from professional golfing into starting his own production company full time, diving specifically into his decision-making process that he incorporated shortly after starting his company! He...

  8. Episode #42 | Realtor Does 45 Deals in First Year - John Cho

    Episode #42 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, John tells us about his diversified experience in real estate, starting with his first year and the boots on the ground approach he took to marketing and generating deals; ending the year with 45 total contracts! He then goes into how…

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  9. Episode #41 | Developing a Full Service Real Estate Business - David Porter

    Episode #41 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, David talks about what it’s like to work in a family business. Property management, lawn care, and realty are the main topics David shares his experience with us on! He highlights the things he’s learned along the way as he continues…

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  10. Episode #40 | Understanding Reverse Mortgages - Joe Kimball

    Episode #40 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Joe talks about reverse mortgages, outlining the qualifications needed to apply for one, as well as their purpose. He expounds on how they can be used as a tool for seniors, and why you should consider it as an effective option later…

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  11. Episode #39 | Capital Gains & 1031 Exchange - James Craft

    Episode #39 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, James Craft dives into financial planning from his professional experience! The main topic of discussion is taxes and how they have changed in the past few years in various areas, as well as some future changes that may be coming into...

  12. Episode #38 | Marketing Consultant Discusses Personal Branding - Lance Cook

    Episode #38 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! Our guest for this episode is Lance Cook, the founder of Lance Cook Marketing, and the host of the EntreGrowth Podcast! We get to hear about Lance's success in the sales industry, where he spent time learning, developing, and refining his own marketing...

  13. Episode #37 | Cultivating Discipline

    Episode #37 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, the three of us talk about how our processes are evolving and what we’ve done to challenge ourselves both in daily discipline and in business advancement. This episode is more of an update from the team than anything, highlighting some...

  14. Episode #36 | Growth Strategies & Tips for Business Marketing - Harry Stanley

    Episode #36 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Harry about how he’s scaled his marketing business from starting out just 8 months ago, to now making $20K a month! Bouncing off of his previous episode with us, (just after he had first started) he describes in detail…

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  15. Episode #35 | Quality Roofing Owner - Brian Ward

    Episode #35 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Brian gives us a rundown of why he quit college to become a roofer, then how he started his own roofing company just a year later. He gives us some insight into his systems and processes as he’s grown his company from working as a one...

  16. Episode #34 | Bon Beans Coffee Owner - Jeremy Harris

    Episode #34 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy describes why and how he decided to pursue business ownership. He talks about his first business and what he learned about entrepreneurship during that time, applying it to the multiple business he runs now, as well as the…

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  17. Episode #33 | Christian Financial Advisor - Charlie Kudrna

    Episode #33 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Charlie takes us down the road he followed to end up as a Christian Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He emphasizes how he wanted to find a way to serve God and the Christian community, while still securing...

  18. Episode #32 | Credit Repair & Founding Cornerstone Mortgage - Steve Jones

    Episode #32 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Steve Jones talks about what led him to start Cornerstone Mortgage, telling us about the processes he's developed since he co-founded the company 17 years ago! He discusses his hiring and training techniques for new employees to...

  19. Episode #31 | Introducing Our Newest Team Member - Jojo Warinner

    Episode #31 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Jojo talks about her previous experience in financial services where she extended her reach into mortgages specifically. After 6 months of training in mortgages and processing loans, as well as her expertise and passion for working…

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  20. Episode #30 | Real Estate Photography & Founding Riptide Media - Jimmy Warr

    Episode #30 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Jimmy offers advice applicable to any new entrepreneur, by relating his experience as a freelance real estate photographer. He’s the founder and owner of Riptide Media here in Pensacola, having started his LLC right at one year ago. He...

  21. Episode #29 | Leveling Up Our Business - Mike & Danny

    Episode #29 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk about a few different ways we're taking our business to the next level. Mike shares his recent experience in passing the Broker's Associate's course, and gives some insight into what that was like. We discuss our more revised...

  22. Episode #28 | Allure Title Company Owner & Property Manager - Brandon Spain

    Episode #28 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Brandon tells us why he started Allure Title Company and about the methods he’s incorporated to make it grow into several locations. He tells us about his hiring and training process for his many employees, highlighting the things that...

  23. Episode #27 | Sports Broadcaster Makes a Major Call - Noah Frary

    Episode #27 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Noah details the events that led up to his decision to pursue broadcasting, specifically in sports. He gives insight into his time as a sports information director, which was his first exposure to broadcasting through that position.…

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  24. Episode #26 | Guidance From a Million Dollar Broker - Mark Downey

    Episode #26 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we hear about Mark’s real estate journey, from his time in law school to his first position as a builder’s agent. He lays out his career as it developed over time and gives us some details into his other business ventures and…

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  25. Episode #25 | Personal & Professional Improvement - Mike & Danny

    Episode #25 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we discuss consistency and prioritizing when it comes down to time management, and why New Years resolutions should turn into a routine goal setting schedule. Based on some advise that we have received rather recently, we highlight…

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  26. Episode #24 | Taking Control of Your Finances - Fenoy Butler

    Episode #24 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Fenoy about the best ways to plan for retirement and why he decided to become a financial advisor. He lays out the differences between the more popular retirement savings accounts, clarifying the pros and cons for each of...

  27. Episode #23 | Persistence & Progressing Towards Your Goals - Ashley Knowles

    Episode #23 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! This episode, Ashley tells us how she got her start in the financial industry, currently working as an analytics forecaster for JLL Commercial Real Estate. During her sophomore year in college, she switched her major from management to finance, and...

  28. Episode #22 | The Importance of Adaptability in Business - Mark Hassell

    Episode #22 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Mark about retirement planning from his perspective as a financial advisor. He also gives advice for anyone trying to build their credibility from a professional standpoint which he lays out in three main points throughout...

  29. Episode #21 | How to Find Off Market Jobs by First Providing Value - Andrew Rea

    Episode #21 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Andrew gives us a detailed rundown of the past few years of his life, starting with why he went to Pensacola Christian College for his degree in finance and what he learned during his studies there. He goes into starting his business...

  30. Episode #20 | Ethan Himka - Consistent Retainer Income as a Freelancer

    Episode #20 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Ethan returns to the podcast 20 episodes later to give us insight into what his business model has evolved into. He tells us about his new services, his plans for 2021, then tells us why he decided to become a full-time independent...

  31. Episode #19 | Mike & Danny Give An Update

    Episode #19 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Danny and answer some questions we were asked via Instagram, and Danny tells us about his experiences over the past 2 months working as my transaction coordinator in real estate. We talk over challenges we've had together, the…

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  32. Episode #18 | Paul King - Special Thanksgiving Episode

    Episode #18 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! Paul needs no introduction as we take this episode to enjoy the company of a friend this Thanksgiving episode! He has a curiosity for how things work, which is a big reason he chose the line of work he is currently in as an RV technician, repairs…

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  33. Episode #17 | Kishane Patel - Serving The Community & Pursuing Growth

    Episode #17 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! Kishane explains in this episode why he chose to attend the University of West Florida, and what attracted him there over any other college options in Florida. He walks us through his involvement at the University, from being Student Body President, to...

  34. Episode #16 | Travis Talley - Team Building & Selling Luxury Homes

    Episode #16 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Travis tells us about his real estate journey, which started 6 years ago when he left his previous job to pursue real estate sales as a full time job . He walks through his first few months in the industry, and as momentum picked up…

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  35. Episode #15 | Phil Hollandsworth - YouTube & Social Media Growth

    Episode #15 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, Phil tells us how he organically grew an audience on YouTube and Instagram. He fills us in on how to start producing content successfully, shares advice and strategies he would give to new YouTubers, as well as his reasons for pursuing...

  36. Episode #14 | Taylor Webb - From Mortgage Processing To Independent Realtor

    Episode #14 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk about why Taylor decided to start working as a realtor and how he went about doing it. We discuss his move from working on a real estate team to working as a mortgage processor, then what made him decide to start working as an...

  37. Episode #13 | Walker Wilson - Charities, Community & Creating Opportunities

    Episode #13 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Walker Wilson, the Executive Director of the Downtown Improvement Board for Pensacola! Walker is involved in many different activities and groups here in Escambia County, and he gives a look into the…

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  38. Episode #12 | Nathan Holmes - Marketing, Productivity & Time Management

    In this episode, we talk with Nathan Holmes, a long-time friend who's looking to begin a career in Commercial Real Estate! Nathan is double majoring in marketing and business management at Pensacola Christina College, and he graduates in the spring of 2021. We get to hear from him about what...

  39. Episode #11 | Chris Schmidt - Insurance Franchising, Leveraging, & Leadership

    Episode #11 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Chris Schmidt about what led him to selling insurance in the first place, and how he's become so successful at it. He walks us through his process concerning hiring on new people for his three Brightway Insurance…

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  40. Episode #10 | Max Gutierrez - Managing Gyms & Membership Gains

    Episode #10 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Max's previous experience managing gyms and how that led him to his current role in management at Pensacola Athletic Center. He also talks about his involvement in the community, from being a board member for Powerful Women…

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  41. Episode #9 | Paul Malson - Advice From An Entrepreneur & Pastor

    Episode #9 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode we talk with Paul Malson about his inspection business and how made the switch from commercial to residential. He gives great tips for homebuyers concerning what to look out for when buying a home. We also hear about his various…

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  42. Episode #8 | Evan McCracken - How He Became An Investments Analyst

    In this episode, Evan talks about why he chose a degree in finance, and how he used his experience at different internships to start his career as an investments analyst. He also discusses his most recent hobby of diving, and why he decided to stay in the Pensacola area. - - - Evan McCracken...

  43. Episode #7 | 3 Things To Do Before Home Shopping

    In this episode, Mike shares the 3 main tips you'll need to know before shopping around for a house.

  44. Episode #6 | Jake McClelland - Goals On The Soccer Field & In Life

    This episode we discuss networking and marketing with our guest, Jake McClelland. He talks about his goals, both on the soccer field in college, and in his new career with ADP as an Outside Sales Representative. He also discusses how his plans morphed over the past few years and what he's done to...

  45. Episode #5 | Derek Bignell - Lessons Learned From 20 Years In Mortgages

    Episode #5 of the Escambia Empires Podcast! In this episode, we talk about Derek's career as a mortgage loan officer and how it's changed over the years under various circumstances. We also listen as he gives advice for others entering the real estate arena and how he got into it himself.- - -...

  46. Episode #4 | Shea Lowe - Losing 200 lbs & The Power of Discipline

    This episode our guest is Shea Lowe. He is a skilled diver and gym enthusiast who shares how he became both. We discuss discipline in this episode and hear about Shea's journey, from losing 200 pounds and transforming his physique, to diving 200 feet under the sea. - - - Shea Lowe INSTAGRAM:...

  47. EPISODE #3 | Harry Stanley - Spire Marketing

    Episode #3 of the Escambia Empires Podcast In this episode, we talk with Harry Stanley, the founder of Spire Marketing. Spire Marketing specializes in website design, while also offering a variety of other services. We hear from Harry about his business, making the transition to being self…

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  48. EPISODE #2 | Daniel Hughes - K9 Officer Becomes Mortgage Loan Originator

    Episode #2 of the Escambia Empires Podcast In this episode, I talk with Daniel Hughes, a Mortgage Loan Originator at Pen Air Credit Union. He tells about his 7 years as a police officer for Santa Rosa County, his success as a realtor, and now his current position at Pen Air! - - - FOLLOW ME ON...

  49. EPISODE #1 | Ethan Himka - Freelancing Graphic Design Full Time

    In the first official episode of Escambia Empires, I interview Ethan Himka of Ethan Himka Graphics. We talk about his recent move to Pensacola, how he began as a freelancer, and what his goals are heading forward! Ethan Himka INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ethanhimkag... WEBSITE:...

  50. Episode #1/2 | Danny Warinner

    In the VERY FIRST episode of Escambia Empires, we get to know Danny Warinner, who has recently moved to Pensacola, FL to start working for Michael Warinner LLC. He will be the co-host of all future episodes, so this is a prequel of the many exciting shows to come! We hear about his decisions...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Escambia Empires is a podcast where we get to know successful business owners in Pensacola and the surrounding areas, and shine the spotlight on young, driven professionals who are the future of Escambia County. Our goal is for entrepreneurs and professionals in our area to have a platform to share their ideas and visions, and get to know other like-minded individuals who are producing and working hard in the panhandle! hosted by Michael and Danny Warinner Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michaelwarinner/support

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