Best Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 248 - From Pro Soccer to Profitable House Hacks: Eric Lafon’s Road to Financial Independence Through Co-Living & Real Estate 55:56

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What do soccer and real estate investing have in common? Grit. In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with former professional soccer player turned house hacker, Eric Lafon. Eric shares his remarkable transition from a European soccer league to climbing the property ladder in Denver—while cash flowing $1,500/month in 2024’s high-rate market…

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Episode 247 - Achieving Financial Freedom: Craig Curelop's Mid-Year Update on Goals, Growth, and Real Estate Investing 17:55

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In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop, shares his personal and professional journey in 2025. Reflecting on his goals for the year, Craig provides updates on his progress in key areas such as health, spirituality, personal growth, and real estate investing. From intentional health choices and improving posture to deepening his faith and planni…

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School Discipline, Classroom Management, and Student Self-Management: The Summer Preparations Needed for Excellence This Fall (Season 3, Episode 12) 28:25

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. The Blog discusses the ongoing issues with student behavior and classroom management in schools since the pandemic, highlighting a significant increase in discipline referrals. The Blog emphasizes that student behavior is not i…

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Episode 246 - Chad Rocke’s Real Estate Flip Journey: Key Lessons on Budgeting, Permits, and Project Management 45:51

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Chad Rocke’s Real Estate Flip Journey: Key Lessons on Budgeting, Permits, and Project Management Are you considering flipping a house but unsure about the risks and rewards? In this episode Chad Rocke, the lead agent at The Five Team, returns to share his firsthand experience from a recent real estate flip. He discusses the challenges and key lesso…

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Episode 245 - From Zero to House Hacker: How Tony Cruz Built Wealth in Denver with Co-Living Real Estate Strategy 49:51

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What if your first real estate deal could pay your mortgage and fast-track financial independence? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig sits down with Tony Cruz, a first-time house hacker who purchased a $650,000 single-family home in Lakewood, Colorado—all while living abroad in Peru. Tony shares how he saved $60,000 over three years, worked with a…

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Episode 244 - The Simple Path to Wealth Explained: J.L. Collins on Index Funds, FI Strategy & Financial Freedom 1:07:21

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What if financial independence was simpler than you think? In this powerful episode Craig Curelop reconnects with a prominent figure in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement J.L Collins, whose best-selling book The Simple Path to Wealth has helped millions unlock freedom through frugality and investing in index funds. This is not…

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Preparing Classroom Instruction This Summer for Enhanced Success this Fall (Volume 3, Episode 11) 33:57

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Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. The Blog and Podcast focus on the importance of strategic summer planning to drive school improvement during the coming new school year. They begin by contrasting two low-performing middle schools in the same school district that ap…

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Episode 243 - Mastering Short-Term Rentals, Co-Living Investing & Real Estate Growth Strategies with Cliff Johnson 1:02:22

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Are you ready to discover how short-term rentals and co-living properties can transform your real estate investment returns? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Cliff Johnson, co-founder of Vakasa and current president of PadSplit, the leader in co-living rentals. Cliff shares his inspiring journey from attorney to real estate entre…

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Episode 242 - Build Wealth Without Selling – Nathan Miller’s Real Estate Strategy + Rentec Direct Story 53:58

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What does it take to go from buying a $43,000 condo to becoming the founder of a property management software used nationwide? In this episode of the Invest2FI, Craig Curelop sits down with Nathan Miller—longtime real estate investor and founder of Rentec Direct—to uncover his journey from humble beginnings to building a rental portfolio and a succ…

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Episode 241 - From $10K in a Living Room to $42M Co-Living Empire – Clara Arroyave’s Comeback Story 53:35

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Can a $10K summer Airbnb hustle turn into a $42 million real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Clara Arroyave, a pioneer in co-living and founder of ColivingCashflow.com. Clara reveals how she scaled from renting out a living room to managing 160+ co-living rooms, then lost it all during COVID—and how she’s now rebu…

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Understanding Seizure Types, Causes, and Connections to Stress and Brain Injury (Volume 3, Episode 10) 47:35

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog (Part III of a comprehensive Series) from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. It begins by highlighting how important it is for school personnel to understand students who present with seizures—initially, through the lens of a recent Supreme Court case involving a stu…

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Episode 240 - How Co-Living Can Double Your Rental Income: Grant Shipman’s Proven 21-Year Strategy 44:42

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How can you double your rental cash flow while creating a meaningful community? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop welcomes back co-living expert and long-time community builder Grant Shipman. With over two decades of co-living experience—both as a resident and investor—Grant breaks down why co-living is not just a trend, but a sustainable…

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Episode 239 - From Rocket Science to Co-Living Profits: Miller McSwain on Transforming Real Estate Strategies 48:06

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Could a flexible rental model be the game-changer your property needs? In this episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop sits down with Miller McSwain, a former nuclear rocket scientist turned full-time real estate investor and author of Co-Living Cash Flow by BiggerPockets. Starting with just two house hacks in Colorado Springs, Miller now oversees…

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The Impact of Headaches vs. Migraines on Students in School (Volume 3, Episode 9) 20:21

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog (Part II of a comprehensive Series) from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. This Podcast(and the Blog) explains the difference between common headaches and migraines, highlighting how migraines are a distinct neurological condition with more severe and complex sympto…

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Episode 238 - Securing Better Real Estate Deals with Expert Home Inspections and Audits with Andrew Sams 47:15

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What makes home inspections crucial for real estate investments? In this episode we are joined by Andrew Sams, the founder of Alpine Building Performance, to explore essential aspects of home inspections, energy audits, and how they influence property decisions. Andrew shares his journey into the home inspection industry and discusses the ins and o…

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Episode 237 - Make the BRRRR Method in Real Estate Work for You: Jessie Lang Shows Us How 57:25

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In just a little over a decade, Jessie Lang went from having $400 left in her bank account to owning a real estate portfolio worth millions of dollars in appreciation value alone. She didn’t have a million dollars or a team of investors to make this happen. Learn how she used the BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat) to her full ad…

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Connecting Students’ Sensory and Neurological Functioning with Learning, Socialization, and Disabilities: A Primer on Vision, Hearing, and Respiratory/Nasal Functioning (Volume 3, Episode 8) 20:16

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. This Podcast (and the Blog) emphasizes the crucial connection between students' sensory and neurological functions and their educational experiences. As a school psychologist, Dr. Knoff asserts that educators must understand th…

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Episode 236 - From Banker to Real Estate Pro: How Nathan Robbins Built Wealth Through Wholesaling, Flipping, and Airbnb Investing 55:19

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What if one leap of faith could change your life forever? In this episode of Invest2FI, Nathan Robbins shares how he left a $75,000 banking job and stepped into the world of real estate with no formal experience—only determination and a 90-day contract offer from investor Tarl Yarber. He explains how that decision led him to work on over 30 to 40 f…

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Episode 235 - Maximizing ROI with Co-Living: Jake Baker’s Path to Financial Freedom 49:20

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Can real estate investing offer a path to financial freedom? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig is joined by Jake Baker, an engineer turned real estate investor, as they discuss his remarkable journey from house hacking to the innovative co-living model in Jacksonville. Jake shares his transition from aerospace engineering to full-time real estate…

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Future-Proofing the Academic and Social Success of Middle and High School Students: Five Essential Skill Sets (Volume 3, Episode 7) 25:26

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In this new Podcast, Angela and Davey address the concerning trend of declining independence and engagement among middle and high school students since the pandemic. Using Dr. Howie Knoff’s concurrently-released Blog, they discuss five essential "meta-skill" sets that are the foundation to students’ academic success. These Skill Sets focus on: Goal…

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Episode 234 - Remote Real Estate Success: Investment Tips and Team Growth with Ali Garced 50:02

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Are you ready to hear how Ali Garced, a successful real estate agent, is mastering remote business management while building a nationwide real estate team? In today’s episode of Invest2FI, Ali shares her journey of working remotely from St. Paul, Minnesota, and the growth of her real estate team under the EXP umbrella. She also talks about her retu…

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Episode 233 - Real Estate Investing Journey with Owen Dashner: From Single Family Homes to Multifamily Success 56:26

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Are you looking to get into real estate but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you want to learn how investors achieve long-term financial independence? In today’s episode, Craig is with Owen Dashner, a real estate veteran with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the key lessons and strategies he’s learned from his journey in real estate. Owen…

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Essential Strategies for Educational Leaders During Uncertain Times: Future-Proofing Your School(s) for Today’s Sweeping Changes (Volume 3, Episode 6) 23:53

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In this newest podcast, hosts Davey Johnson and Angela Jones discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's recent Blog that addresses the significant shifts in education policy under the Trump administration over its first two months in office. These changes include staff reductions and reallocations at the U.S. Department of Education, and relate to school choice pri…

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Episode 232 - From Condemned Homes to Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio: How To Master the BRRRR Method with Ted Kaasch 1:02:25

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What if you could turn $40,000 into a multi-million-dollar real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Ted Kaasch, an Omaha-based investor and leader of one of the fastest-growing REIAs in the U.S. Ted shares how he transitioned from foundation sales to real estate, using the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) m…

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Episode 231 - Short-Term Rental Secrets: Key Steps to Excelling in the Market with Avery Carl 1:00:17

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What does it take to succeed in the short-term rental market? In this episode, Craig speaks with Avery Carl, a leader in short-term rental real estate. Avery shares her journey from musician to real estate expert and discusses her proven strategies for building a thriving rental business. With over 225 properties in prime vacation destinations, she…

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Charlie Brown and Education: DEI, Fear, and Trump's Tactics (Volume 3, Episode 5) 14:28

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Hosts Davey Johnson and Angela Jones discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's March 8th Blog post that uses the "Peanuts" comic strip saga of Lucy pulling away the football from Charlie Brown to illustrate the current political climate's impact on education. Knoff argues that the Trump administration is employing"Ready-Fire-Aim" tactics, particularly concerning D…

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Episode 230 - How to Start Real Estate Investing in Your 20s – Courtney Frazee’s House Hacking Strategy 43:26

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What if you could reach financial independence in your 20s? This week on Invest2FI, we welcome Courtney Frazee, a young and determined real estate investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Courtney started her journey at 20 years old, turning a rental dilemma into a profitable house-hacking strategy. She shares how she scaled from her first house hack …

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Episode 229 - Building a Profitable Business Remotely: Real Estate, Virtual Staff, and Automation Tips with Adrienne Greene 56:45

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Are you wondering how to build businesses that allow you to travel the world? In this episode, Craig is with Adrienne Greene, an experienced entrepreneur and real estate investor who has successfully built a real estate portfolio and virtual staffing business while living abroad. She made the leap from a traditional W2 job to running multiple busin…

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Protecting Disability Rights: Section 504, the ADA, and Chance Events (Volume 3, Episode 4) 12:44

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In this newest “Improving Education Today: The Deep Dive” podcast, hosts Davey Johnson and Angela Jones discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's recent Blog post focusing on the importance of the recently-updated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to better align it with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Blog highlights how Section 504 protects …

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Episode 228 - House Hacking Secrets and Million-Dollar Deals with Sarah Weaver 1:10:14

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Are you wondering how real estate investing can lead to financial freedom while traveling the world? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is joined by Sarah Weaver, a successful real estate investor who turned house hacking into a six-figure income. Sarah shares how she bought her first property for $115K, transforming it into a $1.4M portfo…

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Episode 227 - From Naval Academy to Real Estate Success: Gabe Slind’s House Hacking Journey in Denver 37:36

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What does it take to house hack in a high-cost city like Denver? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig sits down with Gabe Slind. He is a Naval Academy graduate and U.S. Navy officer currently stationed in Denver, Colorado. With a passion for financial independence and discovered real estate investing. Determined to make the most of his time in Denve…

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Minimizing Classroom Distractions to Maximize Student Learning: Building Walls to Buffer Politics, Phones, Prejudice, and Preferential Treatment (Volume 3, Episode 3) 18:37

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Angela and Davey discuss a new Blog by Dr. Howie Knoff about the impact of various external political and internal classroom distractions on education, and how they undermine good instruction and student learning. They review recent studies showing that students proficient in reading and math in eighth grade, and who takeadvanced courses in high sc…

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Episode 226 - 2025 Real Estate Market Insights with Dave Meyer: Strategies, Predictions, and Trends 50:17

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Are you facing the complexities of the 2025 real estate market? Join host Craig Curelop as he interviews Dave Meyer, BiggerPockets' data expert to uncover actionable insights for investors. As the Vice President of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets, Dave is the go-to resource for market insights and strategic advice, helping real estate investors…

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Episode 225 - How to Leverage Real Estate and Technology for Maximum Returns - Harrison Stevens Shares His Secret 42:18

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What’s holding you back from real estate success? Join Craig as he interviews Harrison Stevens, Vice President of Marketing at TurboTenant, in this compelling episode. Over his 15-year career, Harrison has developed a deep understanding of landlord challenges and tailored solutions to streamline property management. His expertise lies in combining …

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Improving Classroom Management: Lessons from the Detroit Lions (Volume 3, Episode 2) 18:47

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Angela and Davey describe a recent nationally-representative Education Week Research Center survey of educators across the country that found that student discipline and classroom management continues to get worse post-pandemic. They then assert, using Dr. Howie Knoff's recent Blog, that students are not going to fix themselves, that there truly ar…

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Episode 224 - Balancing Career Family and Real Estate: How Kristian Nylund Does It 52:21

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How do you balance a demanding career, family life, and the complexities of real estate investing? Kristian Nylund, an airline pilot turned property investor, shares his inspiring story of navigating tenant challenges, making emotional investment decisions, and learning from his early deals. Christian walks us through his first two properties, incl…

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Episode 223 - How to Start Real Estate Investing with $70k or Less – Cody Spencer’s Inspiring Journey 51:25

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What if your first real estate investment could set you up for a lifetime of success? Host Craig Curelop is with Cody Spencer, an experienced investor and real estate agent. Cody shares his journey from small beginnings to a flourishing career. He shares how a manufactured home purchase became the foundation for his real estate portfolio, the lesso…

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While You Can Write a Student’s Individualized Education Plan. . . It (Legally) Needs to be Acceptable, Actionable, and Appropriate (Volume 3, Episode 1) 17:31

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In the first Podcast of the new year and new volume (2025; Volume 3), Davey and Angela summarize the January 11, 2025 blog by Dr. Howie Knoff. He reminds educators that--even though the current school year is half over, NEXT year's activities and budget are already being prepared. In this context, as Students with Disabilities (SWD) comprise 14% of…

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Episode 222 - Insider Tactics for Successful Real Estate Investments with Christian Osgood 1:05:10

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Do you ever wonder how some real estate professionals consistently transform typical deals into exceptionally profitable ventures? What if you could uncover the hidden tactics that elevate them to industry leaders? This episode featuring Christian Osgood—a visionary and strategic genius in the field—does exactly that. Christian goes beyond mere par…

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Education’s 2024 Year in Review: The Themes that Captured Our Time, Attention, Concern, and Consternation (Volume 2, Episode 24) 21:31

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In this podcast, Davey Johnson and Angela Jones analyze Dr. Howie's end-of-year Blog that revisited the 24 blogs he published in 2024. Listen to Davey and Angela as they discuss how the Blog's four themes were critical to the "state of education" this past year, and how education needs to address them in the new year relative to student, staff, sch…

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Episode 221 - Cultivating Success: Craig’s Eight Gardens of Life for 2025 18:55

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Kick off the new year with purpose and clarity in this solo episode of Inves2Fi, where host Craig dives into his *Eight Gardens of Life framework for setting and achieving your goals. From health and nutrition to financial investments, Craig shares actionable insights for nurturing every aspect of your life this new year. Discover the power of trac…

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Episode 220 - From Movie Sets to Real Estate Success: Audrey Easton’s $10K/Month Blueprint 53:42

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Are you dreaming of a life where your investments work for you? Meet Audrey Easton. She is a film production assistant turned real estate entrepreneur who turned her first $40,000 savings into a thriving $10K monthly income with just five properties. On this episode, host Craig Curelop uncovers Audrey’s incredible journey from movie production to m…

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Episode 219 - Exploring the Strategic Moves in Real Estate with Grace Gudenkauf: A Journey Towards Financial Independence 44:55

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Wondering how some investors always seem to find amazing deals in real estate? Tune in to this episode of Invest2FI, where you'll meet Grace Gudenkauf. Grace's adventure is more than just about buying property — it's about adopting the winning perspective of a shrewd investor. Starting with a bold phone call about a rent sign in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,…

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Episode 218 - Breaking Barriers in Real Estate: Amelia McGee’s Story of Investment Success 41:54

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What does it take to be a successful woman in real estate? Join us as Craig Curelop, our host, talks with Amelia McGee, a self-taught real estate investor and co-founder of Women Invest in Real Estate (WIRE). Amelia describes growing up in a small Iowa town and establishing a 45-door portfolio. She has experience managing both short-term leases and…

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Improving Special Education Services on this 20th Anniversary of IDEA 2004: What the New Administration Must Do (Volume 2, Episode 23) 18:54

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Davey and Angela use the 20th anniversary of the signing of the last reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), and the coming second Trump administration to analyze, critique, and make recommendations on how to improve special education services in our country’s K-12 schools. Using the December 7, 2024 blog pos…

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Episode 217 - Mastering Real Estate with Cory Jacobson From House Hacking to 70 Units 53:53

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What if that first house hack could lead to a 70-unit real estate empire? In this episode, our host Craig Curelop interviews Cory Jacobson from The Wealth Juice Podcast. He started with a simple house hack and built this real estate portfolio that has short-term rentals, multifamily properties, and so much more. A real estate investor and mentor he…

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Episode 216 - How Ty Lewis Built $2,000 Passive Income in Two Years Through House Hacking 55:37

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What if you could change your life in two years, from a job to multiple rental properties, bringing you almost $2,000 in passive income? That's what you're going to hear in today's inspiring episode of Invest2FI. As Craig Curelop interviews Ty Lewis, a young, outstanding real estate investor with a journey that is nothing but remarkable. Ty's story…

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“Moneyball Thinking” in Education: School Improvement Requires First Changing Thinking, Not Programs (Volume 2, Episode 22) 16:36

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Davey and Angela discuss the fact that many districts or schools are budget-restricted and/or have a current curriculum or program that is not working, and they are looking for a change. Using Dr. Howie Knoff's November 23, 2024 blog post as a guide, they suggest the need for school leaders in these situations to--first--apply a "Moneyball" approac…

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Episode 215 - Secrets to Real Estate Success from Power Duo Rich and Kathy Fettke 52:49

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What does it take to establish a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio while remaining faithful to life's most important values? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop speaks with Rich and Kathy Fettke, the power couple behind Real Wealth Network, one of the most respected real estate investing teams. Rich, a former extreme sports athlete …

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Episode 214 - Achieving the Life You Want Through Real Estate: Erin Bradley’s Inspiring Path 53:53

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Are you dreaming of financial freedom through real estate but don’t know where to begin? This episode of Invest2FI has a story that might be the spark you need. Erin Bradley, speaker and trainer, bestselling author, host and former mortgage lender, joins us to share how she changed her life and career through smart real estate investing. Starting a…