In this episode of The Pursuit of Purpose, Chris Kiefer sits down with Coen Sa, co-founder of Avenue Solutions, to talk about building a real estate portfolio through creative financing—without needing to quit your job first.At just 22 years old, Coen has helped build a portfolio of ~70 doors and breaks down how he got started through YouTube, imperfect action, and relentless outreach. The conversation dives into wholesaling, lending, credit sponsoring, and “subject-to” deals—plus practical ways to find motivated sellers (including a simple Zillow filter strategy).If you’ve ever wondered how to start investing in real estate without having everything figured out, this episode gives you a practical, no-fluff roadmap.👉 Watch now, hit LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations on business, leverage, and building freedom.Book Recommendations (from Coen)=Traction - click here=Good to Great - click here=The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster- click hereMovie / TV Recommendation=Lie to Me (Coen says it “should be on Hulu”) - click hereConnect with CoenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coen_was_here/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coensarwanoke

In this episode of The Pursuit of Purpose, Chris Kiefer sits down with Sean Wilkinson, co-founder of HostShare, to explore the intersection of real estate, tech, and entrepreneurship.Sean shares his journey from buying his first rental property as a teenager to building a 170-unit real estate portfolio—and eventually launching HostShare, a tech platform designed to unlock the massive amount of unused vacancy in short-term rentals. They dive into creative finance, lessons learned from early failures, and how real-world experience shaped Sean’s approach to business.The conversation also explores what it’s like transitioning from real estate into tech, the leverage and challenges of building a software company, and how AI is changing what’s possible for founders today. Sean opens up about focus, identity, and why choosing what to pursue matters just as much as how you pursue it—especially when balancing business, family, and travel.📢 Vacancy is wasted potential—unless you design systems that put it to work.🔑 Topics Covered:Creative finance & early real estate investingBuilding systems that scale without youShort-term rentals & hidden vacancyTransitioning from real estate to techNetwork effects & marketplace businessesAI tools for founders and operatorsFocus, identity, and long-term leverageFamily, travel, and intentional living👉 Watch now, hit LIKE, and FOLLOW for more conversations on purpose, business, and building leverage. Book Recommendations:How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: Click hereRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: click here$100M Offers by Alex Hormozi: click hereThe Wealthy Gardener by John Soforic: click hereMovie / TV Recommendation:House of David: click here Connect with Sean Wilkinson:Email: [email protected]: click hereWebsite: click here

In this episode, Chris Kiefer sits down with Cal Habayeb, Sales Compensation Design & Strategy at Cloudflare, to unpack how smart compensation plans can drive real growth. They dive into Cal’s journey from finance and consulting into tech, how enterprise sales teams are structured, and why sales comp sits at the crossroads of finance, operations, and human behavior. Cal explains concepts like ARR, quota setting, attainment curves, and accelerators in plain language, and shares how good plans align incentives, manage performance, and reduce churn—without confusing reps or blowing up the budget. They also explore how AI is changing sales operations, from deal support and policy bots to future shifts in sales productivity and headcount.📢 Don’t just pay your sales team—design a system that drives the right behavior.

👉 Watch now, LISTEN , and FOLLOW for more conversations on building smarter businesses.📚 Book Recommendations:48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: CLICK HEREOf Mice and Men by John Steinbeck: CLICK HEREZero to One by Peter Thiel: CLICK HERE🎬 Movie Recommendations:There Will Be Blood Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson: CLICK HERETokyo Sonata Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa: CLICK HERE📩 Connect with Cal Habayeb:LinkedIn: Cal Habayeb - CLICK HERE🎥 North Idaho Film Festival: CLICK HERE

In this episode, Chris Kiefer interviews Patrick Flanagan, the owner of Univium, an automation agency. They discuss the journey of content creation on YouTube, the importance of sharing knowledge in the automation community, and the principles of effective business automation. Patrick shares insights on how AI is transforming automation, the value of simple automations, and the future of citizen development in the tech landscape. The conversation emphasizes the significance of unifying a business owner's vision with effective processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.

📢 Don’t just dream about smarter systems—build them.

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Book Recommendations:

• Come Up for Air — Nick Sonnenberg: Click here
• High Output Management — Andrew Grove: Click here
• Thinking in Systems — Donella Meadows : Click here

Movie Recommendation:

• Interstellar — Directed by Christopher Nolan: Click here

Connect with Patrick Flanagan:

• LinkedIn: Click here
• Website: Click here Fill out the contact form on Univium website, and Patrick’s team will get back to them within 24 hours.

In this episode, Chris Kiefer interviews Paul Unger, the founder of Unger Powder Coatings, discussing his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship in the powder coating industry. Paul shares insights into the unique challenges of powder coating wood, the importance of quality and customer satisfaction, and strategies for scaling a manufacturing business. He emphasizes the need for innovation, training, and differentiation in a competitive market, while also providing valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Book Recommendations:-Good to Great by Jim Collins: Click hereMovie Recommendations:-The Shack directed by Stuart Hazeldine: Click hereHow to connect with Paul Unger:- LinkedIn: Click here- Email: [email protected] Website: Click here

From slinging drinks at Chili’s to designing high-end dining experiences for top-tier entrepreneurs, Matthew Francois is redefining hospitality. In this episode, he joins Chris Kiefer to unpack how storytelling, intentionality, and a deep love for people can transform ordinary meals into unforgettable moments. If you’re a foodie, event creator, or just someone who wants to create more meaningful gatherings—this one’s for you.

Book Recommendations:

- From Tablet to Table by Leonard Sweet: Click here

- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: Click here

- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: Click here

Movie/Series Recommendations:

- Chef’s Table (Netflix): Click here

- SOMM (Documentary Series): Click here

Connect with Matthew Francois

- Instagram: @thefeastinghouse

- Personal Instagram: @mattfr.ancois

- Website: feastinghouse.com

- Password to enter the website: slowdown

In this episode, Mike Gore-Hickman, Founder of Painter Growth, joins Chris Kiefer to explore how AI tools like ChatGPT-5 are reshaping industries—from software development to customer service and personalized marketing.

💡🚀 Discover how Mike’s team uses AI to build custom apps faster and cheaper, and how tools like Plod.ai are transforming sales by transcribing conversations in real time. They also dive into how AI can generate instant customer quotes using live and public data.

🔥 Plus, learn about the evolving role of the Field Marketing Manager, and how AI-driven advertising is pushing the boundaries of personalized marketing strategies.

🔍 Whether you're a tech enthusiast, business owner, or marketing professional, this episode is packed with insights on the future of AI in business!

Book Recommendations:

•The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber: Click here

•The Four Hour Work Week: Click here

Movie Recommendations:

• K-PoP Demon Hunters: Click here

How can people connect with you?

• Email: [email protected]

• Website for Resources: Click here

• Website for FMM Mini Course: Click here

Join me with Tim O’Hearn, author of Framed: A Villain’s Perspective of Social Media. Tim reveals how he built bots to manipulate Instagram’s algorithm, breaks down the chilling “Dead Internet Theory,” and warns about AI’s looming takeover. Discover: How fake accounts and bots dominate social media Why AI could erase human creativity in 2 years Tim’s urgent advice for creators and entrepreneurs🔥

Don’t miss this explosive conversation about the dark side of tech and what it means for YOUR future online.

Book Recommendations:

- Framed by Tim O'Hearn - Click here

- Spam Kings by Brian S McWilliams - Click here

- Superbloom by Nicholas Carr - Click here

- Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams - Click here

Movie/Series Recommendation:

- The Social Dilemma directed by Jeff Orlowski-Yang - Click here

How to Connect with Tim O’Hearn:

- Beehiiv - Click here

- LinkedIn - Click here

- Facebook - Click here

- Website - Click here

In this episode, Chris Kiefer interviews Paul Unger, the founder of Unger Powder Coatings, discussing his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship in the powder coating industry. Paul shares insights into the unique challenges of powder coating wood, the importance of quality and customer satisfaction, and strategies for scaling a manufacturing business. He emphasizes the need for innovation, training, and differentiation in a competitive market, while also providing valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Book Recommendations:

-Good to Great by Jim Collins: Click here

Movie Recommendations:

-The Shack directed by Stuart Hazeldine: Click here

How to connect with Paul Unger:

- LinkedIn: Click Here

- Email: [email protected] Website: Click here

From slinging drinks at Chili’s to designing high-end dining experiences for top-tier entrepreneurs, Matthew Francois is redefining hospitality. In this episode, he joins Chris Kiefer to unpack how storytelling, intentionality, and a deep love for people can transform ordinary meals into unforgettable moments. If you’re a foodie, event creator, or just someone who wants to create more meaningful gatherings—this one’s for you.

Book Recommendations:

- From Tablet to Table by Leonard Sweet: Click here

- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: Click here

- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: Click here

Movie/Series Recommendations:

- Chef’s Table (Netflix): Click here

- SOMM (Documentary Series): Click here

Connect with Matthew Francois:

- Instagram: @thefeastinghouse

- Personal Instagram: @mattfr.ancois

- Website: Click here Password to enter the website: slowdown