Our Family Invests Podcast

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Our Family Invests Podcast

The Our Family Invests Podcast is a conversation with couples who have built meaningful lives and are thoughtful about how they invest their time, energy, relationships, and capital.Hosted by Mike and Caroline Neubauer, each episode features honest, casual conversations about how people think, make decisions, stay aligned, build wealth and legacy, and what it actually takes to build an intentional life together.New episodes every Tuesday.

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    070: Functional Health Expert on How To Fix Brain Fog, Fatigue and More - Ryan Kennedy | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Functional medicine practitioner Ryan Kennedy breaks down the real reasons behind brain fog, chronic fatigue, and poor sleep and what you can actually do about them. This episode covers the gap between a standard 30-marker blood panel and the 120+ markers that reveal what's really going on in your body, plus why some of your "healthy" foods might be working against you.Ryan explains how stress, gut health, meal timing, and your breathing mechanics are all connected, and why the biggest needle movers are usually simpler than people expect. He also gets into breathwork as a nervous system reset, the truth about longevity supplements, and what it means to show up fully as a parent and partner when your own tank is running low.What You'll Learn:Why your annual blood panel is missing the markers that matter mostThe root causes of brain fog and fatigue that have nothing to do with agingHow meal timing and sleep environment affect your recovery more than most supplementsWhy kale, spinach, and kombucha may not belong on your superfood listThe breathwork technique that calms your nervous system in under three minutesHow to track your sleep data and actually use it to change your habitsSubscribe to The Weekly Compass, our free weekly newsletter with short practical tips for building wealth, aligning your family, and living intentionally: https://OurFamilyInvests.com/newsletter

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    069: $2200 to Millions: The ONE Thing - Jay & Wendy Papasan | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Jay Papasan co-authored one of the best-selling business books of the last decade. Wendy leads one of Austin's top real estate teams and co-founded Her Best Life. Together they have 18 rental properties, six businesses, and 26 years of building wealth as a couple.It started with a net worth of $2,200, including a Toyota Tercel. Six and a half years later, they crossed the millionaire threshold. This episode is the honest story of how they did it: tracking the number that matters, staying aligned across multiple businesses, surviving 2008 with their conviction intact, and the one mistake Jay says most couples make when they think they're building wealth together.They also get into Wendy's take on why women stepping out of the workforce is one of the most underestimated financial decisions a couple can make, and why Jay, at this stage of life, is deliberately re-engineering his friendships from scratch.What You'll Learn:How a $2,200 net worth became the starting line, not an obstacleThe ONE Thing framework applied to marriage, time, and investingWhy most couples building wealth together are more siloed than they realizeWhat Wendy would tell women about earning, stepping back, and financial independenceHow Jay and Wendy stayed aligned across 18 rentals and six businessesJay's "missing persons report" for re-engineering community on purposeSubscribe to The Weekly Compass, our free weekly newsletter with short practical tips for building wealth, aligning your family, and living intentionally: https://OurFamilyInvests.com/newsletterWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G57N6ERMdjo

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    068: He Changed His Flight. She Changed His Life. - Bob Andersen + Hilary Saxton | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Bob Andersen woke up from a car accident with five dollars in his bank account and spent the next 40 years building over $1.3 billion in completed property developments. Hilary Saxton raised her kids alone, renovated her way out of survival mode, and eventually built a mentoring program that helps everyday people step into property development from wherever they are starting. They met on a plane, argued over a taxi, and built a life and a business so integrated they can't always tell where one ends and the other begins.This is a conversation about property development, partnership, and what it actually looks like to build something real together. No prerequisites required. Their oldest active mentoring student is 85 and currently running three deals at once.What You Will LearnWhy Bob believes property development is open to anyone regardless of background or starting capitalHow a car accident with $5 left in the bank became the catalyst for a 40-year careerWhat Hilary brought into the business that Bob's operation was missing and why the combination worksHow they structure their intentionally small 20-client mentoring program and what unlimited access really meansThe common thread Bob and Hilary see in every student who succeedsWhat Bob would tell his younger self about moving at a thousand miles an hour with no time to breatheSubscribe to The Weekly Compass our free weekly newsletter with short practical tips for building wealth, aligning your family and living intentionally: https://OurFamilyInvests.com/newsletter

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    067: 80 Doors. 4 Babies. One Breaking Point. - Rob + Alexia Hoffman | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Rob and Alexia Hoffman built an 80-door rental portfolio in four years, including a converted elementary school turned into 10 apartments and a 13-bedroom fraternity house that cashflows better than most conventional rentals. They had four daughters in 30 months. And somewhere in the middle of building all of it, their marriage hit rock bottom.This episode is an honest conversation about what happens when ambitious couples build so fast that alignment gets left behind, and what it actually takes to find your way back without burning down everything you have built together.Rob and Alexia talk about the moment their marriage broke open, the decision to briefly separate, and the deliberate choices they made to rebuild, not just the relationship, but the entire structure of their life and businesses around what actually matters. They also get into the real estate strategy most investors overlook: student housing, fraternity properties, and small-town multifamily deals hiding in plain sight.If you and your partner are building hard and starting to feel like you are doing it in separate lanes, this one is for you.💡 What You Will LearnWhy success quietly erodes alignment before most couples realize it is happeningThe 8-to-4 rule Rob and Alexia use to protect family time across five businessesHow Alexia cut her workweek from 60 hours to under 10 without losing revenueWhy fraternity houses and student housing outperform conventional rentalsHow to delegate and build systems so your business runs without you at the centerWhat it looks like to move your family across the country on pure faith with four kids under fourGet the Weekly Compass, our free newsletter for couples looking to grow boldly, stay aligned and live intentionally at OurFamilyInvests.com/newsletter

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    066: From One Truck to $50M in Storage | Ben + Lauren Gottfredson | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Ben Gottfredson started with a pickup truck and a trailer in St. George, Utah. Less than a decade later, Big Storage Ventures manages 15 self-storage facilities across the Mountain West and Southeast, and Big Ben's Moving has scaled into a regional fleet operation. The business is real. So was every rejection, depleted savings account, and moment of not knowing what came next.But this episode isn't really about storage. It's about what it costs to build something this big while keeping your family, your faith, and your marriage intact. Lauren, a former college basketball player and entrepreneur who built her own healthy cookie business, made the deliberate choice to anchor the home when the growth demanded it. That tension is honest and worth hearing.There's a moment in this conversation, out on a boat at Lake Powell, when Lauren asked Ben a question every couple building something will eventually face: when is enough enough? His answer, and how she responded to it, is one of the most grounded exchanges we've had on this show.What You'll Learn:How Ben scaled from one moving truck to 15 storage facilities in under a decadeWhy staying in your lane, not diversifying, drove the exponential growthWhat questions every passive investor should ask before writing a check to a syndicatorHow Ben and Lauren navigated a two-year breakup, a spot proposal, and building a business togetherWhy massive imperfect action beats waiting for the perfect planHow they keep family and faith centered in a business that's still scaling fastGet the Weekly Compass, our free newsletter for couples building wealth and a life worth showing up for: https://OurFamilyInvests.com/newsletter

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    065: The Lazy Millionaire Strategy - Robert + Kay Lee Fukui | Our Family Invests Poddcast

    What does it actually take to build wealth without sacrificing your marriage, family, or peace of mind?In this episode of the Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline Neubauer sit down with Robert Fukui and Kay Lee Fukui, founders of Thriving in Tandem and advisors to married entrepreneurs who want to grow their business without destroying their relationships.Robert spent 25 years launching major brands with companies like Coca-Cola, Novartis, and Bristol-Myers Squibb before a life-changing event forced him to rethink everything he believed about success, money, and ambition. Together, Robert and Kay Lee now help entrepreneur couples and married business owners scale their companies while protecting the most important asset they have: their marriage.They call it the Lazy Millionaire Strategy, a philosophy built around simplicity, long-term investing, disciplined systems, and building wealth without hustle culture or burnout.In this conversation we explore:• Why hustle culture quietly destroys many entrepreneur marriages• The Lazy Millionaire mindset and how it applies to business and investing• How married entrepreneurs can grow a business without losing family alignment• The role of passive income, long-term investing, and financial discipline in building wealth• Why automation, delegation, and simplifying your business can unlock growth• Weekly rhythms and boundaries that protect both business and marriageIf you are building a business, investing for financial freedom, or navigating entrepreneurship as a couple, this episode will challenge how you think about success.You’ll walk away with practical insights on business systems, wealth building, marriage alignment, and long-term thinking.Learn more and explore free resources at:OurFamilyInvests.comJoin the free Weekly Compass Newsletter for insights on investing, family alignment, and building long-term wealth:OurFamilyInvests.com⁠Follow Our Family Invests on Instagram:@OurFamilyInvests

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    064: She Forced Him to Bet on Himself - Cliff & Stephanie Ravenscraft on Risk, Marriage, and Reinvention | The Our Family Invests Podcast

    She gave him 90 days to quit his job.Cliff Ravenscraft was next in line to take over his family’s insurance business. Stable income. Predictable future. Three kids at home. A financial crisis unfolding.Stephanie Ravenscraft looked at him and said, “It’s time.”In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, Cliff and Stephanie Ravenscraft share the real story behind walking away from security to pursue entrepreneurship, podcasting, and financial freedom as a married couple.What followed wasn’t instant success. It was burnout, hospital visits, $11,000 income years, and the pressure of building a business while raising a family.This conversation explores:• What it really means to bet on yourself• Entrepreneurship inside a marriage• The hidden cost of hustle culture• Personal development and mindset shifts• Leaving a safe job to build financial independence• How belief from your spouse can change your futureCliff Ravenscraft, known as the “Podcast Answer Man,” opens up about risk, reinvention, identity, and the internal stories that shape our decisions.If you care about marriage, business, alignment, and building wealth without sacrificing your family, this episode will resonate.If this conversation connects with you, the Weekly Compass is where we expand on it.It’s our free weekly newsletter with four focused prompts: Wealth Moves. Growth Habits. Mind Shifts. Family Practice.Sign up now at OurFamilyInvests.com Connect with us on InstagramThank you so much for joining us today!Build with intention. Let it Compound.

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    063: How to Build a Purpose Driven Life: The Long Game of Purpose - Levi + Stephanie Ware | Our Family Invests Podcast

    What do you do when there is no safe path forward?In this episode of the Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with Levi and Stephanie Ware, founders of the Melodic Caring Project, a nonprofit bringing live music into hospital rooms for children facing serious illness.What began as one improvised livestream became a 15-year journey built on patience, belief, and alignment. Along the way, Levi and Stephanie faced uncertainty, financial pressure, and decisions that forced them to choose values over guarantees.This conversation is about the long game.We talk about:• Why nothing meaningful happens fast• Making big decisions when certainty disappears• Building purpose without sacrificing family• How alignment matters more than optimization• Creating impact that compounds over decadesAt Our Family Invests, we believe the most important investments don’t always show up on a balance sheet. They show up in trust, relationships, and the lives we build together.🔗 Connect with Our Family InvestsWebsite: https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests🧭 Subscribe to the Free Weekly CompassA short weekly note with four ideas to help you think clearly, stay aligned, and make better long-term decisions in under 5 minutes.https://www.ourfamilyinvests.com🎵 Learn more about Levi + Stephanie Ware & the Melodic Caring ProjectWebsite: https://melodiccaring.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodiccaringBuild intentionally. Let it compound.

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    062: Comfort Was The First Sacrifice: Building Wealth Without Growing Apart - Jeremy + Shelly Beland | Our Family Invests Podcast

    What does growth actually cost ambitious couples?Jeremy and Shelly Beland sold their home, downsized with five kids, and started building a real estate business with $11,000 and a decision most people would never make.Today, they’ve completed more than 500 off-market real estate deals. But this episode isn’t about tactics. It’s about alignment under pressure.In this conversation with Mike Neubauer, we explore:• What growth really costs• Why comfort is often the first sacrifice• Building wealth without growing apart• Real estate wholesaling and off-market investing• Protecting your marriage while scaling a business• The discipline behind intentional livingJeremy and Shelly share the tension of blending families, quitting stable careers, facing financial pressure, and choosing long-term alignment over short-term comfort.This episode is for ambitious couples who are building something meaningful together and want financial freedom without sacrificing their marriage or family in the process.If this conversation resonates, the Weekly Compass is where we go deeper.It’s our free weekly newsletter with four focused prompts: Wealth Moves, Growth Habits, Mind Shifts, and Family Practice.Sign up at: https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comBuild intentionally. Let it compound.We learn. We share. We grow.

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    061: The Green Flag He Couldn't Ignore - Zac Spencer + Zoe MacDonald | Our Family Invests Podcast

    At 21 years old, Zac Spencer became a father while feeling broke, overwhelmed, and unsure he was built for the responsibility in front of him.Then Zoe McDonald entered his life, and became the green flag he couldn’t ignore.In this episode of the Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline sit down with Zac and Zoe to explore what it really takes to build belief before proof... in business, in relationships, and in yourself.From launching a garage gym during the pandemic to building a global online coaching brand… from shame and scarcity to shared vision and growth… this is a story about mindset, resilience, and family alignment.We talk about:• Becoming a young dad under pressure• Turning pain into purpose through fitness and entrepreneurship• Building an online business from scratch• Competing naturally in bodybuilding• Scaling a business while protecting your relationship• Why “reward the effort, release the outcome” changes everything• How belief from one person can completely alter your trajectoryIf you care about financial freedom, entrepreneurship, marriage, family alignment, and intentional living, this conversation will hit.This episode is about more than fitness. It’s about becoming the kind of partner, parent, and leader your future requires.---If this conversation resonates, the Weekly Compass is where we expand on it. It’s our free weekly newsletter with four focused prompts: Wealth Moves, Growth Habits, Mind Shifts, and Family Practice. Simple ideas you can actually apply, plus a preview of the newest podcast episode and insights we don’t share anywhere else.Sign up here: https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comBuild intentionally. Let it compound.

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    060: Comfort Was Killing Our Future - Luke + Morgan Hoffmann | Our Family Invests Podcast

    What happens when you leave a six-figure career to buy a failing business and invest in real estate at the same time?In this episode of the Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline sit down with Luke and Morgan Hoffman to unpack the hardest year of their entrepreneurial journey.Luke walked away from a fast-rising corporate role, bought a struggling manufacturing company, and started building a rental portfolio in the same season. Within months they were navigating bad tenants, a property fire, no salary, and three young kids at home.No safety net. Just long-term conviction.This conversation is about real estate investing, reinvesting cash flow, building systems, and designing a life of financial freedom without sacrificing your marriage or your family in the process.We unpack:• How to scale a real estate portfolio without burning out• Why “safe” jobs can carry hidden risk• The discipline of reinvesting instead of upgrading• Building business systems that buy back your time• Designing your life first, then letting the business support itIf you’re pursuing financial independence, building family wealth, or trying to align business with your values, this episode will resonate.If this conversation resonates, the Weekly Compass is where we expand on it.It’s our free weekly newsletter with four focused prompts: Wealth Moves, Growth Habits, Mind Shifts, and Family Practice. Practical ideas you can apply immediately, plus insights we don’t share anywhere else.Sign up at:https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comBuild intentionally. Let it compound.

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    059: Less Hustle, Better Systems: Building Businesses Without Burning Your Family - Mike + Ashley Coates | Our Family Invests Podcast

    What happens when your business is growing, but you’re the one carrying everything?In this episode, we sit down with Mike and Ashley Coates, builders of multiple businesses where standards matter and leadership can’t disappear. From residential care facilities to construction, real estate, and a long-standing restaurant, they’ve lived the pressure of being the bottleneck.At one point, everything ran through them.This conversation is about the shift that changed how they work and live:Less hustle. Better systems.We talk about stepping out of hero mode without lowering the bar, building businesses that don’t require constant emergencies, and protecting your family while still building something that lasts.This episode is for business owners and parents who care deeply about quality, feel the weight of responsibility, and want growth that actually works long-term.In this episode, we explore:• Why hustle eventually stops working• How systems reduce burnout and create margin• Dividing roles based on strengths, not ego• Building businesses that don’t depend on constant presence• What kids actually learn by watching how you work---If this conversation resonated, we invite you to go deeper.Each week, we send out Weekly Compass, a free email newsletter designed to help families think clearly about money, mindset, personal growth, and family alignment. No hype. No urgency. It's a quick 5 minute read with links to more resources.You can sign up for the Weekly Compass here:👉 https://ourfamilyinvests.comAnd for behind-the-scenes moments, episode clips, and ongoing conversations, follow us on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests

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    058: How Brent + Daniela Phillips Accidentally Built a Multimillion Dollar Business out of Desperation. The Unbelievable True Story of Milk & Honey Ranch | Our Family Invests Podcast

    They went to bed believing they were set for life.They woke up with everything gone.In this episode, we sit down with Brent and Daniela Phillips, founders of Milk and Honey Ranch, to share one of the most honest and intense stories we’ve ever recorded.After selling a software company, Brent and Daniela thought the financial pressure was finally behind them. Overnight, the acquiring company collapsed, the stock cratered, and the security they trusted disappeared. As they worked to rebuild from nothing, life delivered another blow when Daniela was involved in a devastating car accident that nearly took her life.This conversation goes far beyond money or business. It’s about joy as leadership, staying emotionally grounded under extreme pressure, protecting your family when fear is loud, and what faith looks like when there are no clean answers.We talk about marriage under stress, parenting through trauma, rebuilding a business in survival mode, and how Milk and Honey Ranch was born in the middle of uncertainty, not clarity.If you’ve ever felt like the plan fell apart and you still had to lead anyway, this episode is for you.To learn more about Milk and Honey Ranch, visit milkandhoneyranch.com.For more stories, tools, and resources to help you build wealth while keeping your family at the center, check out ourfamilyinvests.com.

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    057: Scaling Luxury Airbnbs, Netflix Fame, and Building a Business as a Couple - Mike Brockway + Gabriell Carney | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Mike Brockway and Gabriell “Gabby” Carney are the couple behind some of Denver’s most sought-after luxury Airbnbs. These are top 5% stays where design, systems, and guest experience are dialed all the way in.Then life got louder.While managing 20+ short-term rentals and expanding their real estate business, Mike stepped into the national spotlight on Netflix’s Love Is Blind. Overnight visibility brought opinions, pressure, and a real test of how to stay grounded and aligned as a couple building something together.In this episode, we talk about:What actually separates top 5% luxury Airbnbs from the restWhy STRs are harder now and how great operators stay competitiveGabby’s move into real estate and joining the business full-timeLow-cost upgrades that create outsized returnsHow they divide roles, communicate, and protect their relationshipThe reality of reality TV, edits, and mental resilienceThis conversation is for couples building businesses together, operators navigating the evolving short-term rental space, and anyone learning how to grow without losing their peace or their partnership.🎙 Our Family Invests PodcastWebsite + resources: https://ourfamilyinvests.com📬 Get the Weekly CompassA short weekly email with Wealth Moves, Growth Habits, Mind Shifts, and Family Practices.Sign up here: https://ourfamilyinvests.comFollow us on IG!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests📸 Follow today’s guestsMike Brockway: https://www.instagram.com/mikebrockway_Gabriell “Gabby” Carney: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellcatherine

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    056: How to Quit Like a Millionaire - Bryce Leung + Kristy Shen | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Bryce Leung and Kristy Shen, bestselling authors of Quit Like a Millionaire, have been financially independent for over a decade after leaving their engineering careers in their 30s.In this episode, we talk about financial runaway, the moment compounding starts working so powerfully it feels like your money grows faster than you can spend it. Bryce and Kristy also explain how geographic arbitrage helped them lower risk early by living well in lower-cost places while their investments continued to grow.We get real about identity after leaving a paycheck, parenting with intention, and why money is ultimately an abstraction of time.Resources mentioned:Millennial Revolutionhttps://www.millennial-revolution.comFree Investment Workshophttps://www.millennial-revolution.com/investworkshop/If this conversation resonates, the Weekly Compass is where we expand on it.It’s our free weekly newsletter with practical ideas on wealth, growth, mindset, and family.Sign up here:https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comBuild intentionally. Let it compound.

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    How Orchard Avenue Builds Homes That Are Anything But Ordinary - Morgan + Ashlin Shaver | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Morgan and Ashlin Shaver, founders of Orchard Avenue Designs, don’t just build homes. They build a life with intention, one bold project at a time.In this episode, Mike and Caroline sit down with the husband-and-wife team behind the design-and-build studio that’s turning rundown buildings into vibrant community anchors, crafting East Coast-inspired homes in rural Utah, and raising four kids through all the beautiful chaos.From buying three dilapidated buildings on Main Street, to launching Leona’s Bistro with zero restaurant experience, to flying to Hawaii on 24 hours’ notice to design for the Bucket List Family, Morgan and Ashlin share the mindset that allows them to step into projects most people would run from.Inside the episode, they open up about:• Building a business as a couple without losing yourselves• Why instinct often guides their biggest leaps• How their kids stay woven into everything they create• The identity shifts that come with scaling a business• What to do when a project feels way over your head• How chaos, creativity, and intention can actually coexistIf you're building anything as a family, a business, a home, or a life that feels true, this conversation will expand the way you think.🔗 Our Family Invests ResourcesExplore more tools and family-first investing resources:https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comDownload your free FIRE Starter Playbook:https://www.ourfamilyinvests.com/fireFollow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes clips and new episodes:https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests🔗 Guest LinksOrchard Avenue Designs (Instagram):⁠ https://www.instagram.com/orchardavenuedesigns⁠

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    054: How Your Biggest Business Bottleneck Becomes the Compass for Growth with Kyle + Ariel Tresch | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Kyle and Ariel Tresch have helped businesses scale into the tens of millions, yet the biggest growth lesson they ever learned came from inside their marriage. When the pressure of entrepreneurship nearly pulled them apart, they rebuilt their foundation and created a framework that has now helped thousands of couples grow stronger as they grow their companies.In this episode, we explore the idea that every business has one bottleneck that determines how far it can grow. When you identify that bottleneck and solve for it, you create clarity, focus, and momentum. When you ignore it, you create confusion, frustration, and burnout.Kyle and Ariel break down:• How to find your real business bottleneck• Why founders often become the constraint without realizing it• The key differences between zero to one million and one to ten million• How couples can stop debating priorities and start building alignment• The conversations that saved their marriage and sparked a movementThis is a practical, encouraging episode for any couple building a business, chasing growth, or trying to create success without losing connection.Connect with Kyle and Ariel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couplepreneursConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvestsGet Our Free FIRE Starter Playbook for Financial Freedom:https://www.ourfamilyinvests.com/fireIf you love conversations that help you grow your business and your life with intention, follow the show and join us each week.

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    053: What if We Were The Solution? - Adam Cirlincione + Rachel Bacheler of Dr.'s Remedy on the Our Family Invests Podcast

    What happens when your life hits a breaking point and the old plan stops working? For founders Adam Cirlincione and Rachel Bacheler, that moment became the beginning of Dr.’s Remedy, a doctor-developed clean nail and foot care brand now serving customers around the world. With a newborn at home, financial pressure rising, and career paths shifting, they chose to build something new in the middle of real uncertainty.In this conversation, Mike and Caroline explore how this couple started a business while working full time, raised three sons through every pivot, rebuilt their identity more than once, and stayed grounded as a family. This episode dives deep into the messy and meaningful parts of entrepreneurship, marriage, parenting, and choosing aligned action when fear tries to freeze you.You’ll learn:• How to start a business when your life is already full• Why taking action reduces anxiety more than waiting for clarity• The real early struggles behind a wellness brand• How to build a company with your spouse without losing your connection• What it looks like to raise independent, emotionally honest kids• How health scares and hard seasons shape your priorities• Why business ideas evolve and how to evolve with themIf you’re a parent, entrepreneur, or anyone standing at a crossroads wondering whether to leap, this episode will give you perspective, courage, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.Connect with Dr.’s Remedy: remedynails.comCode: PODCASTFAN for 50% offFollow Our Family Invests on Instagram: @ourfamilyinvestsFree FIRE Starter Playbook for reaching Financial Freedom: ourfamilyinvests.com/fire

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    052: The 10 Year Reset: Choosing Family - Trey + Erika Stone | Our Family Invests Podcast

    What happens when you walk away from a thriving real estate career to raise your kids for a decade? Trey and Erika Stone did exactly that. After 21 exits and more than 139 million dollars in created value, they pressed pause on multifamily investing to pour everything into family, presence and purpose.In this episode, Trey and Erika share how they met, why they stepped away at the peak of their career, and what ten years at home taught them about identity, marriage and raising grounded kids. They talk about the fears they carried from childhood, the values that shaped their reset, and why coming back to real estate now feels completely different.If you’re building wealth while trying to build a healthy family, this conversation will speak to your soul.In This Episode• How Trey built a massive portfolio before age 40• Why they chose a decade of full presence with their kids• What the pause revealed about worth, success and identity• How Erika became the anchor of their home and business• The personal growth that came from stepping back• Why they’re re entering real estate with intention• How they transform the communities they buy inConnect With Trey + Erikatrackrecordassets.comInstagram: @trackrecordassets | @TheTreyStoneDownload the FIRE Starter Playbookhttps://ourfamilyinvests.com/freestarterNew Episodes Every TuesdayHosted by Mike and Caroline NeubauerOurFamilyInvests.com

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    051: FI Wasn't the Finish - Stephanie Myers + Gillian Batt | Our Family Invests

    What if financial independence wasn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a more meaningful one?In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Myers + Gillian Batt, the couple behind Our Freedom Years, who reached financial independence in their 30s and 40s, sold nearly everything they owned, and spent four years traveling the world with their two dogs.Their journey took them from Toronto to Singapore to dozens of countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Along the way, they discovered that real wealth is connection, community, time, and purpose.We talk about how they reached FI while living abroad, the reality of life as full time nomads, the loneliness that surprised them, and how they transitioned from adventure to impact through volunteer work, dog rescue, and serving their local community.In This Episode:• How Stephanie + Gillian built financial freedom abroad• What global travel taught them about wealth and belonging• The mindset shift from adventure to purpose• How they found their way back to community• Why “freedom of purpose” matters at every stageStart Your Own Freedom Journey:Download the FIRE Starter Playbook at https://OurFamilyInvests.com/fireIf you're building a life that feels intentional, grounded, and aligned with your values, this conversation will expand the way you see freedom.

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    050: $100k in 24 Hours - Brody + Andrea Fausett - Stretch Then Stabilize | Our Family Invests

    What if the hardest seasons of your life were actually the ones shaping you into the strongest version of yourself?In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with Brody and Andrea Fausett, a Maui-based couple who built their life on faith, family, and intentional growth. From door-to-door sales to financial freedom, from nursing to building a movement for women, and from the Lahaina fires to rebuilding community, their story is a powerful look at resilience in real time.They share the moments that stretched them, the mindset shifts that helped them stabilize, and the family rhythms that keep them grounded when life gets loud. If you’re craving clarity, confidence, or a renewed sense of purpose, this conversation will feel like oxygen.What You’ll Learn:• How Brody went from knocking doors to building real estate freedom• What Andrea discovered about identity, purpose, and calling• How faith shaped their resilience through the Lahaina fires• Rhythms that keep their marriage aligned in busy seasons• How to help your kids feel seen and supported• Simple shifts to strengthen your mindset and protect your peaceConnect with Brody and Andrea:Instagram (Brody): https://www.instagram.com/brodyfausettInstagram (Andrea): https://www.instagram.com/andreafausettReal Estate Investing School: https://realestateinvestingschool.comMamale Community: https://www.instagram.com/mamelefitFollow Our Family Invests:Website: https://OurFamilyInvests.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvestsStart Your Journey to Financial Freedom:Grab your free FIRE Starter Guide at https://OurFamilyInvests.com/fire

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    049: The Unlikely Investor - Grant + Laura Francke | Our Family Invests

    Grant and Laura Francke share how they built a family-first life through real estate, intentional routines, and a strong sense of why. Grant spent over a decade working unpredictable railroad shifts before discovering real estate and building a path to financial freedom. Laura is a CPA who brings stability, clarity, and structure to their journey while raising their kids and balancing a career she loves.Together, they’ve built a rental portfolio, designed a life that prioritizes presence, and created a rhythm that supports both their family and their goals.In this episode you will learn:• How Grant left the railroad through repeatable real estate investing• The mindset shift behind The Unlikely Investor• The role Laura’s W-2 plays in stability and risk• How they teach their kids about money, values, and value creation• Why presence matters more than any vacation destination• The habits and routines that transformed their family lifeIf you want financial freedom without losing your family, this conversation gives you a real path forward.New episodes every Tuesday.

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    048: Steven + Lauren Keys - Buy Your Freedom First | Our Family Invests

    What if freedom wasn’t something you waited for… but something you built on purpose?In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with Steven + Lauren Keys, the couple behind Trip of a Lifestyle. They reached financial independence in their 20s by living intentionally, investing consistently, and keeping their happiness tied to simplicity, not spending.Steven + Lauren break down how they bought their freedom one intentional choice at a time — from tracking their net worth together to turning frugality into fun. We also dive into how they built a tutoring business, traveled across the country, and created a life that pays them back in peace, not stress.What You’ll Learn:• How to “buy back” your time through intentional living• The mindset shift that helps you see money as freedom, not pressure• Why tracking your net worth can change your future• How to align your spending with your values• The power of partnership in reaching financial independenceIf you’ve ever wondered how ordinary couples build extraordinary lives, this one’s for you.🔥 Grab your free FIRE Starter Guide and start your journey to financial freedom at OurFamilyInvests.com/fireFollow us for more inspiring stories and financial tools to help you design a life that feels as good as it looks.

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    047: The Power Hour Strategy with Dustin + Megan Bunnell | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Today we’re sitting down with Dustin and Megan Bunnell, a husband-and-wife team who built a family-first life that actually works. He runs Jum-Pawn-It, a thriving chain of pawn shops across California and Arizona. She’s a life coach helping women hustle less and sparkle more. Together they’ve traded corporate comfort for freedom, structure, and a life built on intention.In this episode, we dig into their Power Hour Strategy, the simple one-hour weekly habit that helps them balance business, family, and sanity. They share how to design a schedule that supports your values, create peace in your week, and still grow a business that doesn’t run your life.What You’ll Learn:The Power Hour framework that keeps their family alignedHow to plan your week around purpose, not pressureWhy structure creates more freedom, not lessThe mindset shift from busy to productiveHow to build businesses that serve your life, not steal itOn The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with inspiring entrepreneurial couples to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies they use to build wealth, freedom, and legacy without sacrificing what matters most.🎧 Resources & Links:Follow us on Instagram: ourfamilyinvests.comDownload your free copy of the FIRE Starter Playbook: ourfamilyinvests.com/fire👉 If this conversation inspired you, follow the show and leave a quick review. It helps us reach more families chasing their version of freedom.

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    046: Every Storm Runs Out of Rain - Kyle + Danie Wallitner | Our Family Invests

    Ever feel like everything hits at once? Finances, family, and faith all being tested at the same time?That’s the season Kyle and Danie Wallitner are currently walking through. A government shutdown, a property fire, and an empty home still carrying a mortgage. Instead of breaking under pressure, they are choosing calm, alignment, and gratitude.In this episode, we talk about what it means to lead your family through hard seasons, teach your kids about money, and build freedom that actually feels good. Kyle and Danie remind us that storms don’t last forever… and sometimes the hardest moments bring the most growth.What You’ll Learn:How to lead your family through hard financial seasonsTeaching your kids about money and responsibilityWhat real resilience looks like in marriage and businessWhy alignment matters more than hustleHow to find peace when life feels uncertain🎧 Follow & Subscribe:Instagram: @OurFamilyInvests👉 If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review.Your support helps us reach more families chasing alignment, freedom, and purpose.

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    045: How Two Hours a Day Can Change Everything with Jonathan & Jynafer Yanez | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Jonathan and Jynafer Yanez built their dream life two hours at a time. Between bestselling novels, film productions, homeschooling, and marriage, they’ve learned that consistency creates freedom and structure fuels creativity.In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline sit down with the couple behind Wolf Pack Entertainment and Archimedes Books to talk about what it really takes to live in alignment. Jonathan breaks down his “Two Hour Rule,” the daily rhythm that helped him write over seventy novels and build a business that supports his family. Jynafer shares how faith, focus, and purpose guide their creative process and parenting.This conversation is packed with lessons on discipline, alignment, and the power of doing small things with big intention.🎧 You’ll Learn:• How the “Two Hour Rule” builds momentum and consistency• Why alignment and faith drive their biggest decisions• What it takes to run multiple creative businesses as a family• How discipline protects creativity• The mindset that turns daily effort into long-term freedom👉Follow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests👉For more resources check out our website at: ⁠OurFamilyInvests.com⁠ If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. Your support helps more families find freedom through alignment.

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    044: How to Flip Houses Remotely | Real Freedom Systems That Work - Don + Janelle Carlson | Our Family Invests

    High school sweethearts lose $35K on their first flip, then build a thriving remote real estate business while raising their baby boy.In this episode, Janelle and Don Carlson share how they flipped that failure into freedom, managing 30+ deals a year from anywhere in the world. From systems and schedules to mindset and marriage, they break down the real steps to building wealth that doesn’t cost your family.💡 What You’ll Learn:• How to flip houses remotely (and make it sustainable)• The systems and tools Janelle uses to run her team out of state• How to define roles as a couple and avoid burnout• The mindset shift from chasing doors to building freedom• Lessons learned from losing $35K on their first deal🎙 Hosted by Mike and Caroline NeubauerOn The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneurial couples to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies they use to build wealth and legacy without sacrificing family.Follow us on Instagram → @ourfamilyinvestsGet your Free FIRE Starter Playbook → ourfamilyinvests.com/fireVisit our website → ourfamilyinvests.com👉 If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. It means the world to us and helps more families find freedom.

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    043: The E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Method: 7 Steps for Realigning Your Energy, Purpose and Life - Mike Neubauer | Our Family Invests

    Most people live in reaction mode. They wake up to notifications, scroll through chaos, and let everyone else set the tone for their day. But real growth comes from alignment, not more hustle.In this solo episode, Mike Neubauer breaks down The Elevate Method, a simple seven-step framework to help you realign your energy, mindset, and purpose when life feels off track. You cannot elevate what you do not evaluate.On The Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline Neubauer share stories, frameworks, and conversations that help couples and families pursue freedom, wealth, and purpose without losing what matters most.👉 How to reset your energy using the “Energy Triangle”👉 Why letting go of old identities creates space for growth👉 The Purpose Formula: pain + passion + people = purpose👉 A five-minute visualization practice to build clarity👉 How to act in faith even when fear shows up👉 Why tracking your wins builds momentum👉 How gratitude expands capacity and anchors peaceGrab our FIRE Starter Playbook to jump start your path to freedom: https://ourfamilyinvests.com/fireFollow us on Instagram for daily frameworks, behind-the-scenes, and family-focused money tips:https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests👉 If this episode encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. It helps more families discover the tools to live intentionally and build financial freedom together.

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    042: Rockets to Real Estate: Building 70 Rentals, Raising 4 Kids, and Finding Freedom - Robin + Shani Casper | Our Family Invests

    Robin and Shani Casper never set out to build an empire. He was leading multi-million dollar embassy projects overseas. She was raising four kids, managing chaos, and keeping their family grounded. Somewhere between rocket attacks in Israel and renovations in New York, they quietly built a 70-unit real estate portfolio—and a life of freedom most families only dream about.In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with the Caspers to uncover how they built wealth while raising a family, stayed aligned across continents, and turned challenges into fuel for freedom.You’ll learn:How Robin scaled from Navy Seabee to 70-unit investorThe untapped goldmine in historic propertiesThe surprising stability of student athlete rentalsShani’s take on balancing family, fitness, and freedomWhat “family first” looks like when life feels like a circusFollow the Caspers’ journey from embassies to cash flow, chaos to connection—and learn how to build your own version of freedom without sacrificing what matters most.Follow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests | Watch full episodes on YouTube @OurFamilyInvests👉 If this conversation inspired you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. Thank you for being part of the movement.

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    041: How They Built a $350m Portfolio Without Losing Their Marriage - Gino + Julia Barbaro | Our Family Invests

    Let’s be honest. Most entrepreneurs chasing “freedom” are secretly trading their family for a bigger balance sheet.Not Gino and Julia Barbaro.They’ve built a $350M multifamily portfolio. They’ve raised six kids. They’ve stayed married for 27 years without losing themselves — or each other — in the process.He started as a chef. She used to avoid money like the plague. Now they’re authors, podcast hosts, and Certified Money Coaches helping couples stop fighting about finances and start building legacy with clarity.In this episode:• Gino’s turning point: garlic stains, long johns, and a decision• Julia’s money avoidance and what cracked it open• Why your kids don’t care about your $450M empire• The 3 steps every multifamily beginner actually needs• How surrender (not spreadsheets) saved their sanityThis one’s for the couples in the middle of the grind — the ones who want to build something big without losing everything that matters.Follow @ourfamilyinvests on Instagram for more real, raw convos about marriage, money, and building a life you don’t want to retire from.👉 Loved this episode? Leave a quick review. It keeps the show growing and the marriage advice free.

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    040: We Bet the Farm... And Won! - Jodi Scott + Kelly Hoyt | Our Family Invests

    They sold their company thinking the hard part was over.Then everything collapsed.The buyer unraveled. The money vanished. Their entire team — including family — was laid off.Most couples would’ve split under that kind of pressure. Jodi and Kelly chose to fight.They cold plunged, fasted, walked miles through the mountains, and stared each other down at the kitchen table until a new plan emerged:Buy it back. Save the business. Save the family.In this episode:• Selling Green Goo, then losing it• When everything falls apart at once• Cold plunges, fasting, and nervous system repair• What resilience really looks like in a marriage• Why they literally bet the farm• What their daughter is learning from all of thisSubscribe and follow the show for more real conversations with entrepreneurial couples building legacy, not just income.Website → ourfamilyinvests.comInstagram → @ourfamilyinvests#OurFamilyInvests #GreenGoo #FamilyBusiness #EntrepreneurCouples #ComebackStory #MarriageAndMoney #ResilientLove

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    039: Faith, Family, and the Hard Things That Built Freedom | AJ + Nichole Frandanisa

    AJ and Nichole Frandanisa are proving you don’t have to choose between building wealth and building a family. Through faith, discipline, and real estate investing, they’ve created financial freedom while raising their son and living by the motto “We do hard things.”Their journey — from downsizing to 800 sq ft, living in their driveway during a live-in flip, and completing seven full gut rehabs — is packed with lessons for entrepreneurial couples who want to build legacy without losing sight of faith and family.What you’ll learn in this episode:👉 Why letting people “think you’re broke” might be the smartest money hack for financial freedom👉 How six years of waiting taught them patience, faith, and perseverance👉 The three moves they’d make to rebuild financial freedom from scratch in 2025👉 ROJ (Return on Joy) — the secret metric couples need beyond ROI👉 How to raise kids with gratitude and grit by bringing them into your real estate journeyFollow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests | Watch full episodes on YouTube @OurFamilyInvests👉 If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review!

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    038: How He Retired His Wife at 27! | Craig + Grace Curleop

    Craig Curleop became a millionaire and hit financial independence at 27, retiring his wife Grace so she could focus on her passions. Their story is about more than money. From living behind a curtain and biking to work, to building co-living businesses and a thriving homestead, Craig and Grace chose freedom over convention.What you’ll learn in this episode:👉 How Craig hit FI at 26 through house hacking👉 The sacrifices that built their freedom👉 The $100K mistake that reshaped his business👉 The rule that keeps their marriage alignedFollow us on Instagram @ourfamilyinvests | Watch full episodes on YouTube @OurFamilyInvestsIf this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review!

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    037: The Long Sword and Short Sword of Real Estate Investing with Santiago + Debbie Martinez | Our Family Invests Podcast

    What does it really take to build freedom as a couple?For Santiago and Debbie Martinez, it meant trading the grind for growth. Debbie walked away from full-time trauma and critical care as a Physician Assistant to embrace per diem work, more time in her garden, and the presence she had always longed for. Santi, a world-class martial artist, took the discipline of wrestling, judo, and jiu-jitsu and applied it to building a 55-door real estate portfolio and a flipping company in the Lehigh Valley.In this episode, they share their journey from meeting online during COVID to traveling the world together, from self-doubt to their first big win in real estate, and from burnout to balance. Their story is a reminder that success isn’t measured by the number of doors you own, but by the person you’re becoming in the process.You’ll learn:Why differences in a relationship can be your superpowerHow to balance explosive growth with slowing down to be presentThe “Long Sword and Short Sword” strategy for building cash flow and wealthHow to create freedom without sacrificing love, joy, or presenceFollow the journey:IG: @smartinez74kgIG: @dsnacksIG: @OurFamilyInvestsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyInvestsWebsite: https://www.ourfamilyinvests.comIf you’re ready to slow down in order to level up, this episode is for you.

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    036: From Setbacks to Systems: Vision, Hustle & Family | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Zulfiya immigrated from Uzbekistan with two suitcases. Ian turned a layoff into seven tech certifications and a new role running ops. Together they help construction companies stop missing calls, automate workflows with AI voice agents + knowledge-base agents, and grow a family-first business with two kids and no excuses.In this episode you’ll learn:Why AI can’t scale chaos, and the SOP fixes that unlock automationHow contractors turn missed calls into booked jobs (24/7 voice agents)Searchable meeting minutes & docs that find answers instantlyReal tools your team already uses: Slack, Teams, ClickUp, WhatsAppIan’s 7-cert pivot playbook & ops mindsetThe couple’s repair script: “What would you like to see happen?”Family-first rhythms that keep growth sustainableFollow Zulfiya • Instagram: https://instagram.com/zulfiyaforsytheFollow Our Family Invests• Instagram: https://instagram.com/OurFamilyInvests• Website: https://OurFamilyInvests.comNew episodes every Tuesday.Keywords: AI for construction, construction automation, contractor lead generation, missed calls to booked jobs, voice agents, knowledge base agents, small business systems, SOPs, immigrant entrepreneur, family-first investing, couples in business

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    035: Leading Your Family First: Miracle Mornings + Fambundance with Mike + Lindsay McCarthy | Our Family Invests Podcast

    Mike and Lindsay McCarthy aren’t just raising kids. They’re building legacy and helping other families do the same.Mike scaled Keller Williams Greater Pennsylvania to over $23 billion in annual sales. He co-founded the GoBundance mastermind and launched Fambundance, a movement that helps entrepreneurial families grow in connection, purpose, and alignment.Lindsay is a former D1 athlete, co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, and founder of GoWives. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro while four months pregnant. She’s a grounded leader and intentional mother who helps women thrive in family and business.In this episode, we dive into what it means to lead your family first.Here’s what you’ll take away:✔ How to co-create family values your kids actually believe in✔ The screen time contract and cell phone system that teaches real-world accountability✔ Why connection needs to come before correction✔ How to plan meaningful, bucket-list trips as a team✔ The one mindset shift that changes how you parent foreverThis isn’t a parenting manual. It’s a call to lead with purpose.Whether you're raising kids, running a business, or trying to do both without losing what matters most, this conversation is for you.More from Mike and Lindsay McCarthy:Instagram – Mike: @gomikemccarthyInstagram – Lindsay: @gratefulparentWebsite: https://gomikemccarthy.comFambundance: https://fambundance.comGoBundance: https://gobundance.com---------------------------------🎙 Hosted by Mike and Caroline NeubauerFollow us on Instagram: @ourfamilyinvestsYouTube: @OurFamilyInvestsWebsite: https://ourfamilyinvests.comNew episodes every Tuesday.#OurFamilyInvests #ParentingPodcast #FamilyLeadership #LegacyMinded #MiracleMorning #Fambundance #RaiseGoodHumans

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    034: Building Wealth + Legacy the Nossum Way | Our Family Invests Podcast

    What happens when a couple meets at a Mariners game, house hacks their first duplex before they can legally rent a car, and raises three kids who can spot a great DADU lot from the backseat?You get Shannon and Christian Nossum—Seattle-based real estate power couple, educators, and the intentional family behind The Awesome Nossum Group.In this episode, we talk about:The agent-to-investor journeyHow they built passive income while raising a familyWhy their 13-year-old is already managing contractorsWhat it really looks like to mix marriage, mindset, and moneyThis one’s packed with laughs, lessons, and legacy-building insight. Follow Us:Instagram → ⁠@OurFamilyInvests⁠Website → ⁠OurFamilyInvests.comFollow the Nossums:Instagram → @awesomenossumWebsite → awesomenossum.com🔗 New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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    033: Real Estate of the Union: What We See, What We’re Avoiding, What’s Next (Maui + Nationwide) | Our Family Invests Podcast

    The market feels weird right now. And a lot of people are afraid to say it out loud.In this episode, we’re sharing what we’re seeing in the real estate world, both across the country and here on Maui. From stagnant listings and rising holding costs to shifting lender behavior and over-leveraged operators, we’re breaking down what we think actually matters.If you’re a current investor, thinking about buying, or just trying to figure out what’s going on, this is the conversation we wish someone had with us.We’re also sharing how we’re investing right now, where we’re staying patient, and what filters we’re using to evaluate every deal.—🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes📲 Follow @ourfamilyinvests on Instagram🌐 https://www.ourfamilyinvests.com/podcast

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    032: 6 Months In: The Truth About Podcasting

    Today we’re sharing the truth about what it’s really been like building this podcast from scratch. No fluff. Just the reality of what it takes to show up every week, balance life behind the scenes, and stay aligned through it all.We talk about:• What’s surprised us most about podcasting• The messy moments no one sees• Wins that made it worth it• Things we’d do differently• And where we want to take the show nextIf you’ve ever wanted to start a podcast, grow one, or just peek behind the curtain — this episode is for you.📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests🌐 https://www.ourfamilyinvests.com#OurFamilyInvests #PodcastingTruth #BehindTheMic #6MonthsIn #CreativeJourney #CouplePodcast #RealTalkPodcast

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    031: Nicko + Colette Ching Kazadzis - Living A Life That Aligns with Your Values

    What does it look like to build a marriage, a business, and a legacy that actually reflect your values?In this episode, we sit down with Nicko and Colette Ching-Kazadzis for a conversation on love, leadership, and learning to live with intention. From a dance floor in Hawaii to leading companies and raising strong daughters, their story is filled with wisdom, growth, and purpose.We dive into:How they met and built a 28-year marriageWhy they don’t stay together “just for the kids”Colette’s shift from real estate to people-first leadershipWhat changed after she hit her financial goalsHow mindful mornings helped her rediscover herselfThis episode is for anyone building a life that looks good on paper but wants it to feel aligned in real life too.🎙 Hosted by Mike and Caroline Neubauer📲 Follow us: https://instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests🌐 Website: https://ourfamilyinvests.com

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    030: My Parents Have Dementia, and We're Scrambling to Fill in the Blanks - Mike + Caroline Neubauer

    This is the episode we didn’t know we’d have to record.Recently, both of Caroline’s parents were diagnosed with dementia. Since then, we’ve been navigating emotional breakdowns, logistical chaos, and legal decisions, all while trying to piece together a plan from another country.The last few weeks we spent in Vancouver, BC trying to figure out a new health care system, learn the lingo of complex care and try to navigate a tricky and outdated system to move both of her parents into a care facility. It hasn't been easy and it's not over yet. The twists and turns keep coming, but this is a culmination of the last few weeks we've spent in Canada. In this conversation, we talk about what no one prepared us for. From missing passwords and unspoken wishes to hard conversations and heartbreaking realizations, this episode is our way of processing out loud and hopefully helping someone else feel less alone in the process.If you're facing anything like this, or might someday, we hope this gives you courage, clarity, and comfort. And hopefully a few pointers that will make your journey a bit easier.— Mike & Caroline🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes💬 Connect with us on Instagram: @OurFamilyInvests📩 www.ourfamilyinvests.com

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    029: How a 6-Month Maui Job Turned Into Their Dream Life

    They packed up their family for a 6-month handyman job in Maui—with no plan and a baby on the way.Three months later, they bought a house and built a thriving business from scratch.Gene + Irina Murashko share how they turned one bold move into a family-first lifestyle, and the mindset shifts that made it possible.🎯 This one’s for couples who dream bigger—and dare to leap.New episodes every Tuesday.#FamilyFirstInvesting #PurposeDrivenWealth #EntrepreneurCouples #MauiMove #IntentionalLiving

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    028: Flipping Houses, Selling Businesses & Designing Life with Chase & Amy Ingram

    Chase and Amy Ingram aren’t chasing flashy. They’re building freedom on their own terms—with two little girls in tow.In this episode, Mike & Caroline sit down with the Ingrams to unpack:– How Chase went from pharma sales to full-time house flipping– Why Amy built and sold her company in just 2 years– What it means to “solve for Tuesday afternoon”– How they stay aligned in marriage, business, and parenting– That time a horse literally kicked Chase in the head 😳If you’re a couplepreneur or purpose-driven investor, this episode will inspire you to redefine success, own your schedule, and build wealth without losing your family.🌐 Learn more: ourfamilyinvests.com

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    027: Lior + Sahrit Weinstein: The Mindset Shift That Turned Fear Inside Out.

    In this inspiring conversation, we dive deep with Lior + Sahrit Weinstein—a couple who live and parent with radical intention. From rollerblading 40 minutes to show up for a first date, to building tech tools with their kids, to turning fear into a framework for Intentional Living, their story is a masterclass in Purpose Driven Wealth—emotional, relational, and entrepreneurial. Sahrit shares how writing her book helped transform lifelong anxiety into courage, while Lior breaks down how AI is accelerating human potential inside and outside the home.Sahrit, author of The Girl Who Doesn’t Go on Roller Coasters, shares how she rewired her fear mid-flight using her now-famous “bravery bookmark”—and how writing this book for her son helped her reclaim courage and calm. Meanwhile, Lior, a global AI leader and startup founder, explains why ChatGPT is the ultimate wildcard—and how he used it to build a legacy app with their 9‑year‑old son.This episode is packed with:🔄 Mindset shifts: fear, parenting, and emotional intelligence🧠 AI meets family: legacy tools + digital creativity💬 Relationship wisdom: how they grow, nudge, and love each other—dailyFor family-focused entrepreneurs ready to grow wealth without sacrificing what matters most—this is for you.🎧 Connect with Lior + SahritSahrit on Instagram: @SahritWeinsteinLior on LinkedIn: Lior WeinsteinFollow their journey on IG: @WanderingWeinsteinsGet the book: The Girl Who Doesn’t Go on Roller Coasters (available on Amazon)📲 Follow Our Family InvestsWebsite: OurFamilyInvests.comInstagram & TikTok: @OurFamilyInvestsSubscribe + review for weekly drops on intentional living, family, wealth, mindset, health and more.Family-first investing, brave parenting, AI for entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial couple, emotional intelligence, ChatGPT parenting tools, mindset podcast, modern family legacy, Intentional Living, Purpose Driven Wealth

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    026: David + Chenoa Rivera: Rebuilding Paradise After the Deadly Camp Fire

    When the Camp Fire ripped through Paradise, CA, David and Chenoa Rivera faced the unthinkable: losing everything they’d built. But instead of walking away, they leaned in—filming eight complete flips in six months for HGTV’s Rustic Rehab while rallying investors, partners, and their own family to reinvest in a town on the brink.Over the past decade they’ve grown from scrappy starter flips to a powerhouse portfolio of single-family rentals, Airbnbs, apartment complexes, and even Chico’s landmark bagel shop, fueled by smart partnerships and a relentless belief that fear is simply the universe’s way of telling you you’ve arrived. You’ll hear how they moved from boots-on-the-ground operators to visionary investors, refining systems that made them nimble enough to weather wildfire, TV cameras, and market swings.Yet for David and Chenoa, success isn’t just measured in returns. It’s in the late-night kitchen chats that keep their marriage strong, the Saturday sports games with four kids and three grandkids, and the habit of protecting family time no matter how fast they scale. Their story is a masterclass in resilience, creative financing, and entrepreneurial grit, and a reminder that the best legacies are built one relationship at a time.Tune in now to learn how this unstoppable duo transforms life’s toughest blows into blueprints for growth!Listen, subscribe, and share!🔗 Connect with David & ChenoaInstagram: @mrdavidrivera • @mrschenoariveraFacebook: ChenoaAndDavidRivera

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    025: Rich + Kathy Fettke - The Secret to Building REALWEALTH®

    Rich & Kathy Fettke didn’t plan on becoming two of the most respected voices in real estate. Their journey started with a cancer diagnosis that forced them to completely reevaluate their life, business, and future.In this episode, we sit down with the co-founders of RealWealth® — now a network of 80,000+ members and $1B+ in real estate transactions — to talk about:The health scare that changed everythingHow they built RealWealth® from scratchMindset shifts around investing, business, and familyWhy new investors should stop chasing cashflow too soonHow they raised kids around money and wealthThe boundaries that protect their marriage while running a businessThe role of AI in real estate’s futureWhether you're investing for freedom, building a business, or balancing marriage and entrepreneurship — this conversation is full of real, honest insight.Follow Rich & Kathy:Instagram: @kathyfettke @richfettke @realwealthFollow Us:Instagram: @ourfamilyinvestsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyInvests

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    024: Aamir + Anam Hashambhai - Wealth, Pressure & The Battle They Couldn’t Control

    Aamir + Anam Hashambhai built a $30M real estate portfolio in their 20s. But behind the numbers were battles few ever see — scaling fast, leading a team of 50, and walking through an IVF journey while building their marriage and business side-by-side.In this episode, they share:• How they pivoted when the market shifted• The pressure of building a business others depend on• Why IVF forced them to slow down and realign• How they separate business stress from marriage connection• The power of vivid vision and alignment as a coupleThis is the real behind-the-scenes of building wealth as a couple — and carrying the weight no one else sees.—🎙 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyInvests👉 Follow Aamir & Anam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehashs.invest👉 Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests#MarriageAndBusiness #RealEstateInvestors #IVFJourney #EntrepreneurPressure #FamilyBusiness #CouplePreneurs #BusinessLeadership #FinancialFreedom #MindsetShift

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    023: James + Sarah Bratcher - How This Couple Paid Off $154K of Debt, Then Built BBQ, Bookkeeping & Real Estate Businesses While Raising a Family With Purpose

    What happens when you face $154,000 in debt right at the start of your marriage?For Sarah and James Bratcher, that number could’ve easily broken them. Instead, they attacked it head-on — paying it off completely in just two years. But that was only the beginning.In this episode, we sit down with Sarah and James to unpack their incredible journey:Paying off $154K of non-mortgage debt while building their marriageLaunching multiple businesses: real estate investing, bookkeeping for investors, food truck BBQ, and soon a laundromatNavigating rare health challenges with their son and James’s own diagnosisHow Sarah worked through personal trauma that nearly sidelined everythingBalancing family, faith, and business growth in one of the busiest seasons of lifeThis conversation is real, raw, and full of lessons for anyone building business and family at the same time.👉 Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rei.solutions.with.sarah👉 Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilyinvests👉 Full YouTube Channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@OurFamilyInvests

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    022: AJ + Tessa Osborne —He Was Dying. She Refused to Let Go. Tremendous Courage in the Face of Unimaginable Tragedy

    What do you do when the person you love most is slipping away—and no one can tell you why?In this raw and unforgettable episode, we sit down with AJ and Tessa Osborne to hear the story behind the headlines. AJ—an industry titan in self-storage with over $400M in assets—was suddenly paralyzed from the neck down, placed in a coma, and kept alive on tubes. But behind the business was a family quietly fighting for something much more precious: each other.Tessa, mother of four and co-founder of Boise’s Innovate Academy and Foundations Family Camp, became his voice, his advocate, and his anchor. What follows is a conversation about survival, grit, deep love, and the kind of wealth that can’t be measured in dollars.🎙️ We go deeper:👉 The terrifying moment AJ realized he could no longer move👉 How Tessa led with faith, not fear—even while nursing a newborn👉 What their kids saw… and how it shaped their family’s future👉 The mindset shift that redefined their mission👉 Why Foundations Family Camp was born—and what they want to give backThis episode will move you, challenge you, and remind you what really matters. If you're a couple building something bigger than yourselves… don’t miss this one.—🔗 Connect with AJ + Tessa:Instagram: @ajosborne | @tessbosborneWebsite: www.cedarcreekwealth.com | www.foundationsfamilycamp.com📲 Follow us:Instagram: @ourfamilyinvestsYouTube: Our Family Invests PodcastWebsite: ourfamilyinvests.com

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    021: Logan + Bostyn Brodine Hired a Marriage Coach BEFORE Things Got Bad... Then They Built an Empire

    Ready for an action-packed, insight-loaded conversation on real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and family-first living? In this episode, Logan and Bostyn Brodine pull back the curtain on how they scaled to 160+ rental units across five states, launched an Alloy Gym franchise, and—most importantly—kept their marriage thriving by hiring a marriage coach before turmoil hit.You’ll learn:How the BRRRR strategy + private family lending turbocharged their acquisitionsThe discipline Logan honed coaching Special Forces operators—and how it shaped their systems & processesWhy proactive coaching, not just reactionary fixes, is the secret to lasting relationship healthThe role of masterminds (Gobundance, The Club) in multiplying their growthHow their kids teach them daily lessons in presence, joy, and abundanceDaily routines, health hacks, and mindset shifts that keep this power couple balancedTune in for raw, inspiring stories on scaling a real estate portfolio, launching a fitness franchise, and mastering the art of marriage, money, and mindset.Connect with Us:Instagram: @ourfamilyinvestsYouTube: Our Family InvestsConnect with Logan:Instagram: @loganbrodineHit “Play” now and get ready to level up your business, relationship, and life!

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The Our Family Invests Podcast is a conversation with couples who have built meaningful lives and are thoughtful about how they invest their time, energy, relationships, and capital.Hosted by Mike and Caroline Neubauer, each episode features honest, casual conversations about how people think, make decisions, stay aligned, build wealth and legacy, and what it actually takes to build an intentional life together.New episodes every Tuesday.

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