On The Same Team

The conversation delves into the journey of Brandy Cudum, a respected physical therapist, and her transition to Hometown Physical Therapy. It explores her experiences, challenges, and the impact of her work on the local community. The discussion also highlights the scalable model of Hometown Physical Therapy and the collaborative approach to business ownership. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of process, learning from multi-level marketing, embracing challenges, the impact of fear, the autonomy of business frameworks, the role of stress in motivation, the value of dry needling, and the benefits of running. Additionally, it delves into personal development, wellness, relaxation, leisure activities, and the promotion of Hometown Physical Therapy.

Takeaways

• Building a culture in the business world
• The journey of a physical therapist Importance of Process
• Learning from Multi-Level Marketing
• Embracing Challenges
• The Impact of Fear
• The Autonomy of Business Frameworks
• The Role of Stress in Motivation
• The Value of Dry Needling
• The Benefits of Running

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Brandy Cudum
• 11:01 Recovery and Rehabilitation
• 19:00 Transition to Hometown Physical Therapy
• 29:00 Learning from Multi-Level Marketing
• 34:00 The Value of Dry Needling
• 39:01 The Benefits of Running
• 44:57 Personal Development and Wellness
• 50:52 Promoting Hometown Physical Therapy

KJ Winger and Jennifer Rose Bass share their journey into commercial real estate, discussing the challenges, opportunities, and dynamics of the industry. They also shed light on the role of real estate agents, the complexities of commercial leasing, and the importance of buyer's agency agreements. The conversation covers topics such as real estate commissions, buyer agency agreements, marketing strategies, and personal habits for success. KJ and Jennifer share insights on building connections, marketing investments, and the importance of responsiveness in their business. They also discuss the impact of team collaboration and the value of reading for personal and professional growth.

Takeaways

• Commercial real estate requires specialized expertise
• Buyer's agency agreements are important for protecting clients Real estate commissions are a key motivator for realtors and can influence the quality of service provided.
• Buyer agency agreements are essential for sharing property information and receiving professional advice from real estate agents.
• Investing in marketing avenues like LinkedIn and Crexie, and focusing on listings, helps in building connections and increasing visibility in the commercial real estate market.
• Responsiveness and team collaboration are crucial for success in the real estate industry, and personal habits like creating daily task lists contribute to productivity and client satisfaction.

Chapters

• 00:00 Commercial Leasing and Buyer's Agency Agreements
• 26:38 Real Estate Commissions and Motivation
• 33:03 Building Connections and Marketing Strategies
• 39:43 Crexie vs. LoopNet: Marketing Platforms
• 45:12 Personal Habits for Success
• 51:50 Reading and Personal Growth

The conversation covers a range of topics, including the transition from college to career, the value of taking chances, and the importance of building relationships and seizing opportunities. It also delves into the experience of insurance sales, the transition to commodity trading, and the unexpected opportunities that arise from networking. The conversation highlights the team support in wrestling and the life lessons learned from the sport, as well as the passion and pursuit of sports in personal and professional life. The conversation covers topics related to bucket list events, customer base growth, customer service, and establishing daily habits for success. It delves into the importance of customer service and organic growth in business, as well as the significance of establishing daily habits for success.

Takeaways

• Team support in wrestling
• The value of taking chances Customer service is key
• Establishing daily habits for success

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Futures and Commodity Trading
• 07:06 Passion and Pursuit of Sports
• 13:46 Experience in Insurance Sales
• 20:25 The Importance of Taking Chances
• 26:39 Networking and Unexpected Opportunities
• 31:36 Bucket List Events and Customer Base Growth

The conversation covers Peggy La's family legacy with the Hong Kong Supermarket, her transition to real estate, and her involvement in commercial real estate and the Yummy Blocks food truck business. It also highlights her entrepreneurial mindset and community involvement. The conversation covers the topics of food trucks and community events, as well as entrepreneurship and business challenges. Peggy La shares insights about her involvement in organizing community events and the challenges she has faced in entrepreneurship.

Takeaways

• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Real Estate Business
• Community Involvement Food trucks and community events
• Entrepreneurship and business challenges

Chapters

• 00:00 Legacy of the Hong Kong Supermarket
• 06:10 Transition to Real Estate
• 21:36 Commercial Real Estate and Yummy Blocks

The conversation covers the transition to Sioux City, entry into the nursing field, career in nursing, personal health journey, starting Thrive Wellness, and business development and mentorship. The conversation delves into the significance of networking, learning from others, and the impact of coaching and mentorship. It also explores the importance of continuous learning and growth, personalized health and wellness approaches, team dynamics, leadership, and self-care habits for success.

Takeaways

• Healthcare Career Transition
• Wellness Business Development Networking and learning from others
• Importance of team and mentorship

Chapters

• 00:00 Transition to Sioux City
• 10:00 Personal Health Journey
• 15:05 Starting Thrive Wellness
• 19:53 Business Development and Mentorship
• 25:24 The Impact of Coaching and Mentorship
• 33:02 Personalized Health and Wellness Approach
• 39:08 Team Dynamics and Leadership
• 44:13 Self-Care and Success Habits

Beth Trejo, the founder and CEO of Chatterkick, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the growth of her remote-first social media agency. The conversation delves into the founding of Chatterkick, the challenges of scaling and leadership, and the transition to remote work, emphasizing the importance of a people-first culture, team bonding, and the evolution of office space. The conversation covers the challenges of virtual work, the importance of setting standards, trust and expectations, visibility and systems in virtual work, access to talent and diversity, future growth and talent acquisition, and leadership and experimentation. Key takeaways include the challenges of virtual work, the dynamics of leadership and management, and the significance of diversity and talent acquisition.

Takeaways

• Remote-first company culture
• Entrepreneurial journey and growth
• Team retreats and bonding Virtual work challenges
• Leadership and management
• Diversity and talent acquisition

Chapters

• 00:00 Building a People-First Culture
• 06:21 Scaling and Leadership
• 13:36 Transition to Remote Work
• 24:53 Challenges of Virtual Work
• 30:44 Visibility and Systems in Virtual Work
• 37:09 Future Growth and Talent Acquisition
• 42:09 Leadership and Experimentation

The conversation delves into the championship mindset, the transition to coaching, the impact of funding and coaching shifts, national championship experiences, training environment and coaching expectations, balancing training intensity and skill development, coaching challenges and expectations, and bridging the gap in wrestling skill levels. The conversation delves into the importance of energy and high expectations in coaching, the impact of communication and understanding, the role of influence and leadership, the significance of culture and recruitment, coaching philosophy and practice, a book recommendation, and the daily habit for success. Key takeaways include the emphasis on energy and the importance of consistency in practice.

Takeaways

• Building a winning culture
• Impact of training environment on performance Energy is key
• Consistency in practice is crucial

Chapters

• 00:00 The Championship Mindset
• 05:54 Impact of Funding and Coaching Shifts
• 12:00 Training Environment and Coaching Expectations
• 18:02 Coaching Challenges and Expectations
• 24:24 High Expectations and Repetition
• 32:58 Culture and Recruitment
• 43:42 Book Recommendation and Daily Habit

The conversation covers Jamie Friedel's journey from zero to 150 units in real estate, his transition from accounting to real estate, the challenges of being a realtor, and the decision-making process for property investment. It also explores the success of his real estate business and the influence of Bigger Pockets on his journey. The conversation covers the challenges and strategies in real estate investment, the importance of branding, visibility, and community engagement, the impact of branding on business growth, community engagement and fundraising efforts, expanding real estate operations to other regions, opportunities in small town real estate markets, ethical considerations in real estate transactions, building trust and goodwill, family dynamics in real estate business operations, challenges of property management and leadership, mindset and daily habits for success, and personal interests and hobbies.

Takeaways

• Real estate journey from zero to 150 units
• Transition from accounting to real estate Branding is a key aspect of business success
• Real estate investment requires a diverse skill set

Chapters

• 00:00 From Zero to 150 Units
• 06:19 Plains Asset Group
• 13:09 Real Estate Startup Costs
• 19:15 Decision-Making in Real Estate
• 24:21 Real Estate Investment Challenges and Strategies
• 30:45 Community Engagement and Fundraising Efforts
• 36:07 Building Trust and Goodwill in Real Estate Transactions
• 43:56 Mindset and Daily Habits for Success

In this episode of On the Same Team, Jacob Stevenson talks with Ciarra Prather, the new Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland, along with Katie, who joins the conversation to dive deeper into the power of mentorship and community support. Sierra shares her personal connection to mentoring, her transition from a successful sales career into nonprofit leadership, and why community involvement is essential for supporting youth.

Together, Jacob, Ciarra, and Katie explore the impact of one-to-one mentoring relationships, the organization’s upcoming Tour of Homes fundraiser, and creative new ways to engage volunteers. Ciarra also opens up about balancing leadership, motherhood, and community commitments—offering an honest look at the challenges and rewards of serving others.

This episode highlights how mentorship transforms both children and adults, encouraging listeners to get involved, give back, and help strengthen their community.

In the episode where Jacob talks with Katie and Ciarra, Ciarra shares the books and authors that inspire her approach to leadership and personal growth:
📚 Brené Brown – Atlas of the Heart (her favorite)
📚 Mel Robbins – motivational works on mindset, confidence, and personal development

In this episode of On the Same Team, host Jacob Stevenson sits down with Tim Jager to explore what it takes to build a championship culture in sports and leadership. Drawing from his experiences as both a coach and athletic director, Tim shares the importance of believing in your mission, valuing relationships, and setting clear expectations that drive team success.

He also discusses how focusing on people—not just performance—can transform a team’s mindset and outcomes. Listeners will walk away with practical lessons on leadership, motivation, and personal growth that reach far beyond athletics.

📚 Book Recommendation:
Coaching the Mental Game — a powerful read by a baseball general manager that Tim found especially helpful for shaping his coaching philosophy and approach to clear communication.