What is a house appraisal? Why is it necessary and what do they look at? Chris Swaim has been in the business since he was sixteen and started working for his father. He shares some insights into the appraisal industry along with his prediction for March Madness. 

"As a little kid I had two dreams. One was to be a professional athelete or an accountant." I sat down with fellow Drake Alumni, Jonathan Rector to talk about the very timely topic of taxes and what to do if you get contacted by the IRS.

They met in the second grade, got married in their twenties and for the first 10 years of marriage they lived in 20 different homes. Myron and Ardys sat down with me to share some of their story and the wisdom they've gained over the years. 

David Langley describes a general day as a firefighter/paramedic. Explains how he got into the industry and shares some helpful safety tips!

"It really is a privilege to own a house and I love being a part of making that dream a reality." Gary has worked as a loan officer for 20 years and loves what he does. He sat down with me to answer some frequently asked questions to help people better understand the loan process. 

What's the difference between a home warranty and home insurance? Is a home warranty worth it and what does it do? Kevin Gross, Iowan native, sat down with Jason to explain what a home warranty is and how it can be beneficial. 

Ernesto sits down to explain how he got involved in the Police force, sharing some stories and helpful tips in how to be safe. 

Santa answers some of Jason's burning questions and lets us know what he wants for Christmas. 

Mandy Berkley is owner of Homespun Elegance in West Des Moines, located inside of Valley West Mall. This is a unique store that allows different local creators to have a space to sell their creations. Mandy shares how the business came about and how she handles homeschooling and running a small business all at the same time. 

Rick Kievits discovered Jocko Willink and went a step further reaching out to the organization to ask to train others with what he has learned and implemented in his own life. In this episode, Rick shares some the most helpful principles he has learned from Willink. 

If you would like to contact Rick go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-kievits-95083158/

Jocko Willink's TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljqra3BcqWM