What's a gardener to do when heat, pests, drought, and bad soil (or not much soil at all) crowd the path to creativity outdoors? Central Texas Gardener is here to help! We've adapted segments from our PBS program to guide resourceful and thoughtful designs. We respond to climate challenges and grow food for you and the wildlife we rely on. So, let's get growing!
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Stop stressing about your yard! Each week, landscape consultant Colleen Dieter with ATXGardens shares exactly what you should be doing right now to keep your plants and trees happy. With 20+ years of experience helping Central Texans, Colleen is a certified arborist, sustainable landscape designer, and founder of Central Texas Seed Savers. You may have seen her on PBS Austin’s Central Texas Gardener, KXAN, or Spectrum News, or heard her on The Horticulturati podcast and KLBJ’s Horticulture H ...
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Become an EMPOWERED INVESTOR. Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 2,000 episodes in this Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast, business and investment expert Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door ...
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2370: Body Language, Intuition and Lie Detection in Business with David Jaison
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Today's 10th episode, David Jason and mentalist David Jason discussed the importance of intuition and body language in negotiations and lie detection, exploring techniques for recognizing truthful emotions through micro-expressions and behavioral inconsistencies. They covered the origins of body language analysis and its application in both virtual…
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This Week In Real Estate: Housing Facts vs. Doomsday Fiction: Analyzing the 2025 Market with Michael Zuber
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Jason and Michael critique predictions of a housing market crash, arguing that current data contradicts "doomer" narratives. They highlight that inventory levels and months of supply are significantly lower today than during the 2008 financial crisis, making a massive price collapse unlikely. The speakers emphasize that government intervention and …
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2369 FBF: The Growing Social Security Problem with Laurence Kotlikoff
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 532 published last June 22, 2015. Laurence Kotlikoff is a second time guest to the Creating Wealth show and has a lot to share on the subject of economics and Social Security. Laurence Kotlikoff is a William Warren FairField Professor for Economics at Boston University and recently released a book entitled, Get…
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2368: Co-Living Opportunities, Why Investors Must Own Real Estate Before Prices Rise & Financial Bubbles with Aman Verjee
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Jason presented upcoming investment opportunities, particularly focusing on co-living properties and Empowered Investor Live events, while emphasizing the urgent need for housing solutions and providing contact information for investment counselors. He discussed Redfin's market predictions, including trends in mortgage rates, affordability, and hom…
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2367: This Week in Real Estate: What Every Investor Must Know Now
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Michael Zuber and Jason Hartman, are forecasting economic and housing trends for 2026. They discuss several key variables, including the unemployment rate, which Hartman predicts will slightly increase due to automation and artificial intelligence, but argues this will ultimately lead to greater prosperity and new industries. The conversation then …
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2366 FBF: Land-to-Improvement Ratios & Regression to Replacement Cost
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 461, published last January 5, 2015. On today's Creating Wealth Show, Jason Hartman talks about the vital side of investing that is construction cost. As an investor within real estate, it's so important to know the situation, whether it be adjusting how much you pay contractors to match with the area itself or…
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What to Plant (and Not Plant) in Central Texas in Late December
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Want to keep your Central Texas garden thriving through December? In this episode, Colleen shares exactly what to do in the second half of the month—from identifying winter weeds to choosing the right fruit tree varieties and protecting tender plants from freezes. You’ll also learn why December is the perfect time for pruning certain trees, startin…
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2365: 465% ROI: Why Single-Family Homes Crush the S&P 500 and Gold | Client Case Study with Jay VonLehman
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Today, Jason talks about the power of leverage and real estate investment. A core argument is presented through comparative returns, illustrating that leveraging single-family homes yields a superior return on investment compared to the S&P 500 and gold, driven by the host's "inflation-induced debt destruction strategy." He also touches upon a hous…
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2364 FBF: Barrack Obama – A Financial Terrorist with Bill Tatro
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 526 published last June 9, 2015. Bill Tatro is an economist and is a former radio show host of It's All About Money. This is Bill's second time on the Creating Wealth show and Jason catches up with him on what's new in the economy. Bill talks on Gen Y's disinterest in golf and tennis, Gen Y being more money sav…
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2363: Men on Strike: Why This Monumental Social Topic Impacts Real Estate and Household Formation with Helen Smith PhD
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Jason sets the stage for an interview with Helen Smith, Ph.D., author of Men on Strike, emphasizing the book's wide-ranging impact on household formation and real estate investing. Shifting focus, Jason predicts a new, accommodative Federal Reserve chair who will promote "easy money" and lead to lower rates and increased mortgage credit availabilit…
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2362 FBF: Why Real Estate is Still A Better Option Than Stocks
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 484, published last March 02, 2015. Jason and mortgage expert Randy champions the superior wealth-building capacity of real estate compared to the stock market. They center on the strategic use of leverage and the concept of inflation-induced debt destruction to dramatically boost investor returns, arguing that…
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December Garden Prep for Austin Homeowners: Weeds, Trees & Winter Care
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Wondering what to do in your Austin or Central Texas garden in early December? In this episode, landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter shares your essential mid-winter gardening checklist—from winter weed control and fruit tree prep to when (and when not) to prune. You'll also hear a real client story about transforming a suburb…
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2361: Delisting Houses and Unlocking Amazing Deals: 18 Months of 0% Interest Business Credit for Your Real Estate Portfolio
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Jason discussed upcoming virtual events and market trends, particularly focusing on changes in credit markets and the current real estate market conditions where sellers are becoming less motivated. He highlighted significant shifts in the money supply and economic conditions, predicting a surge in real estate and asset markets that investors shoul…
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2360 FBF: Daniel Pink Motivation and the Hidden Science of our Lives with Host of National Geographic's Crowd Control
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This Flashback Friday and 10th episode is from episode 460 published Last January 3, 2015. In the first Creating Wealth Show of 2015, Jason Hartman details some of the most important things you should consider when forming your new year's resolutions, including making your assets work for you and using every asset you have available to you. Today's…
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2359: The 50-Year Mortgage: A Formula for a Massive Win for Investors
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Jason talks about the housing market's current state and potential impacts of various policies, including the elimination of capital gains taxes and interest rate changes. Jason explored the challenges and opportunities in different markets, highlighting issues like supply-demand imbalances, regulation concerns, and the need for fiscal responsibili…
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2358 FBF: Dr. Ben Carson – What We Can All Do to Save America's Future with 2016 US Presidential Candidate
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 464 published last January 14, 2015. Today on the Creating Wealth show, Jason returns from the Meet the Masters event and tells his listeners that he still believes that investing within the United States is your best option as oppose to internationally. He also introduces his guest Dr. Ben Carson on the show w…
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What to Plant and Protect in Your Central Texas Garden (Late November – Early December)
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Get your Central Texas garden ready for winter with expert tips from landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter. In this episode, Colleen shares exactly what to tackle in late November—from composting and fruit tree care to freeze prep and cold-hardy herbs. Learn how to start a simple compost pile, protect citrus and young trees fro…
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2357: The Coming 50-Year Mortgage Housing Boom and Gold's Untapped Potential: Putting the $24 Trillion Asset to Work with Jeff Deist
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Jason discussed the introduction of 50-year mortgages in the United States and their potential impact on real estate affordability and demand, while highlighting favorable market conditions including sliding interest rates and the end of quantitative tightening. He explained how extended mortgage terms can be financially beneficial through inflatio…
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2356 FBF: How Investors Profit When Homeownership Drops & Washington Post Op-Ed Analysis
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 474 published last February 9, 2015. Today on the Creating Wealth show, Jason talks about some of the latest things he is up to as well as talks about an interesting opinion article published by the Washington Post. He does not have a guest for today's show, so he does a deep dive into the real estate market an…
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2355: The Pass-Through Asset Truth: Why Massive Rent Increases Are Coming SOON and Long-Term Care Insurance with Aaron Miller
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Jason champions a view of real estate as a "packaged commodities" investment, emphasizing the financial advantage of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. They also stress the importance of adjusting financial figures for inflation, noting that reports of skyrocketing luxury home sales are misleading when not accounting for the dollar's diminished purch…
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2354 FBF: John Michael Greer – Externalities Examined & Explained with Author of 'The Wealth of Nature'
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 488, published last March 12, 2015. In Jason Hartman's introduction portion of the show, he answers a listener question about the due on sale clause and transferring your property into a single member LLC. Jason also welcomes guest John Michael Greer to the show. He is the author of several books with the most …
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Deer Damage, Leaf Drop, and Fall Planting — Here’s What to Know
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Get your Central Texas garden ready for winter with expert tips from landscape consultant and certified arborist Colleen Dieter. In this episode, Colleen shares exactly what to tackle in early November—from tree care and fall planting to freeze prep and cool-season vegetables. Learn which trees bring real fall color to Austin, how to protect young …
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2353: Booms, Doom, and the Real Picture: 2026 Prediction: Looking at the Data, Don't Expect Affordable Housing or a Booming Economy
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Jason focuses on the housing market and broader economic trends. He shares parts of a video by a financial YouTuber named Brian Kim, who presents data on home prices and mortgage interest rates, arguing that the market is resilient despite localized drops and that prices will likely continue to rise due to Federal Reserve rate cuts and quantitative…
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2352 FBF: Sara Silverstein – How To Lie With Statistics and Ridiculous Correlations, Business Insider
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 475, published last February 11, 2015. In today's Creating Wealth show, Jason first talks about statistics and how so many people use it to manipulate others. He also talks about how there are still a few Meet the Masters home study courses left, so do not forget to order them now while supplies last! Sara Silv…
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2351: Doomers vs. Bears and Why the Empowered Investor Should Always Maintain Control
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Today, Jason offers investment guidance, beginning with a discussion on the United States housing market, noting the significant pent-up demand from would-be buyers due to high interest rates and low sales volume. He then promotes income property as the most historically proven asset class, emphasizing the benefit of inflation-induced debt destruct…
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2350 FBF: John Gray - NY Times Bestselling Author of 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus'
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 270 published last July 24, 2012. Relationship expert and best-selling author, Dr. John Gray, joins Jason Hartman to talk about research studies and Dr. Gray's new work, "Boys to Men." Dr. Gray talks about how his observations have been backed up by and further explained by brain studies, showing obvious differ…
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In this late-October gardening guide, Colleen Dieter shares the essential tasks Austin and Central Texas gardeners should tackle now—from planting trees and dividing perennials to prepping cool-season vegetables and protecting tender plants before the first freeze. She also breaks down smart leaf management, fruit-tree cleanup, and must-know tips f…
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2349: Massive Housing Demand Opportunity: How Declining Household Sizes and Marriage Rates Drive Real Estate Profits
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Jason discusses various economic and cultural trends impacting real estate investment. The core argument revolves around the decline in household size due to factors like lower marriage and fertility rates, the rise of feminism, and government policies like welfare programs, which consequently increases demand for housing units. Jason connects thes…
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