Derek Collins is one of the founders and owners of the Pedal Tavern, Paddle Tavern, The Cooperage Bar, the Milwaukee Duffy Boat, and more.

Today, we uncover the initial spark of his first business idea, The Pedal Tavern, and how long lunch breaks and re-writing state laws helped make it a reality. Additionally, we unearth Derek and I's failed attempt at starting a bike bar in Los Angeles...

Thanks as always for being here and we will see you next time
- Jon

What did you think of the show? What would you ask Derek? Let me know in the comments below!

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If you are looking to organize a memorable weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, visit thingstodoinmke.com to find and book at all of Derek's awesome businesses!

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If you or someone you know needs help with their home mortgage, have them give me a call at 414-840-0956

Byron Bye is The Director of Operations at Kowalske Kitchen & Bath got his start in High School rough framing houses with his Brother-in-Law and those summers eventually led him into The Construction Trade. 

Byron shares his fascinating journey from Door-to-Door Sales in College, to working all aspects of Construction in South Padre Island, to starting his own Home Renovation Business in Wisconsin to finally finding a mutually beneficial agreement to join Kowalske Kitchen & Bath as Director of Ops in 2015.

Byron closes the episode with what to expect from him and his Operations Team once The Kowalske Design Team has the Renovation plans in Place.  This is where Byron Shines as he and his team get ready to execute the Design Plan.  Next up Demo Day. 

Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoyed!
- Jon

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Looking for an amazing remodeling experience? Get in touch with the Kowalske Kitchen & Bath team by visiting their website kowalske.com or giving them a call at (262) 303-4819.

You can check out some of Kowalske Kitchen & Bath's work @kowalskekitchenbath

Follow me on Instagram @thesnodpod or connect with me on Facebook at Jonathon Snodgrass

If you or someone you know needs help with their home mortgage, have them give me a call at (414) 840-0956

Attorney Patrick Hessling went to Law School with the intent of working in Federal Law Enforcement.  Patrick applied at The FBI but they turned him down due to lack of experience and said go get some experience and reapply in the future.

Attorney Hessling set out for experience and got hired by a local law firm and got immersed in a few areas of Law and one of them was Real Estate.  After a few years at The Firm a friend contacted Pat with an opportunity to join his company and use his Real Estate Law Experience within their Real Estate Brokerage where Pat got also got his licensee to become a Realtor.  Pat's career took off after this experience.

Attorney Hessling then when on to start his own Law Practice 'Hessling Law Office LLC' where he does a high volume of Residential Real Estate Transactions & some Commercial Transactions along with being a licensed Title Agent.  In addition to this Patrick handles Probate Law and Estate Planning hence why the name of the episode is 'A Real Estate Renaissance Man'

Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoyed!

- Jon

Looking to work with Attorney Patrick Hessling. Visit hesslinglawoffice.com, give them a call at (414-731-1289), and email address is [email protected] 

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If you or someone you know needs help with their home mortgage, have them give me a call at (414) 840-0956 or email at [email protected]

Ralf is a Realtor as well as The Sales Manager at Riverwest Realty in Milwaukee.  A lifelong resident of the Brewers Hill, Riverwest, and The East Side of Milwaukee Ralf brings his intimate knowledge of the area to help his Buyers and Sellers navigate this challenging Housing Market. 

During the Podcast Ralf gives advice on what to look for when buying an older home (He owns a 130-year old home in Riverwest), Consider getting a Home Inspection even if you waive it in the Offer, ask good questions to the Home Inspector and take good notes because you never know when The Water Heater Might break (funny story about the Water Heater during the Podcast).  And we talk much much more.
 
Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoyed!
- Jon Snodgrass
A+ Mortgage

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Get in touch with Ralf here

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If you or someone you know needs help with their home mortgage, have them give me a call at (414) 840-0956 or email me at [email protected]

Fred Hoppe has trees in his veins. The Hoppe Tree Service has been serving the Wisconsin community since 1972, and in the early 2000s,  it was Fred and his brothers turn to lead the business. In the last 20+ years, they have scaled the business from just 3 employees to over 70, adding locations and becoming a staple of the community along the way.

In our conversation today, Fred shares his story and best practices for creating a beautiful and thriving landscape at your home.

Thank you as always for being here and we will see you next time, here on The Snod Pod!
- Jon

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Need Tree Services? Get connected with Hoppe Tree Services:
414-257-2111
www.hoppetreeservice.com

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Joe Sladky from Capital Insurance was nice enough to sit down and chat with me about best practices when it comes to homeowners insurance.

In our 9 minute conversation, we looked behind the curtain of what goes into your insurance policy and how you can save by working with an independent agent.

Thanks for being here and I look forward to your thoughts!
-Jon

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Want to know if you can save on you insurance policies? Get connected with Joe!
[email protected]
(262) 781-8080

Need help with your mortgage, I'm your guy! Give me a call or shoot me an email:
[email protected]
(414) 840-0956

You can follow me on Instagram @thesnodpod or connect with me on Facebook at Jonathon Snodgrass

Matt Kowalske is the President and Owner of Kowalske Kitchen & Bath, a design firm located in Delafield, Wisconsin synonymous with quality and customer satisfaction.

In our conversation today, Matt shares his journey to the design business and his take on remodeling a home with the focus of ROI vs. Increasing Quality of Life.

Thank you as always for being here and I hope you enjoy
- Jon

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Looking to work with one of the best remodeling teams in Wisconsin? Visit Kowalske.com, give them a call at (262) 303-4819, and follow them on social media @kowalskekitchenbath 

Follow me on Instagram @thesnodpod or connect with me on Facebook at Jonathon Snodgrass

If you or someone you know needs help with their home mortgage, have them give me a call at (414) 840-0956

Christina Kolb is the Director of Design at Kowalske Kitchen & Bath, a design firm based in Delafield, Wisconsin synonymous with quality and customer satisfaction.

Christina has a fascinating story and is an experienced voice in the world of home remodeling. She was the lead designer for my family and I's home remodel we did last year and I was amazed at what she and the team came up with. So, I invited her on to better understand her thought process when approaching a new design project.

Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoyed!
- Jon

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Looking for an amazing remodeling experience? Get in touch with the Kowalske Kitchen & Bath team by visiting their website kowalske.com or giving them a call at (262) 303-4819.

You can check out some of Kowalske Kitchen & Bath's work @kowalskekitchenbath

Follow me on Instagram @thesnodpod or connect with me on Facebook at Jonathon Snodgrass

If you or someone you know needs help with their home mortgage, have them give me a call at (414) 840-0956

Brian Fitzpatrick is a Master Plumber & The Director of Operations at Mr. Holland Home Services where they offer Heating, Air, Electric and Plumbing services. 

Brian has been a Plumber for 23+ years and we talk Maintenance of Furnaces, Water Heaters, etc.  We also talk Probiotics for Drains, How to best use a Home Inspection Report after buying a home.

We close with a HILLARIUS story of when Brian used to be a Drain Guy earlier in his career.

Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoyed!
- Jon Snodgrass
A+ Mortgage

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Check out Mr. Hollands services at their website here

Follow me on Instagram @thesnodpod or connect with me on Facebook at Jonathan Snodgrass

If you or someone you know needs help with their home mortgage, have them give me a call at (414) 840-0956 or email me at [email protected]

Episode 2 of The Snod Pod is up and we are talking Title today folks!

Bruce Persch was kind enough to lend us some of his time and walk us through the best practices to ensure a seamless title experience for you and your clients.

Some of my biggest takeaways were:

   1. What to expect at closing
   2. The value and purpose of Title
   3. The importance of knowing every part of your job/industry
   4. The exciting journey of building your own business

Title is a key part of every residential real estate transaction and with this conversation, hopefully, you took away some insight that will give you more confidence as a real estate or homeowner.

Thank you as always for listening and we will see you next time here on The Snod Pod!
   - Jon

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Looking for a great Title Experience? Get in touch with Bruce at the contact info below:

Phone: (414) 378-1667
Email: [email protected]

Looking to get a mortgage now or in the future? Get in touch with me at the contact info below:

Phone: (414) 840-0956
Email: [email protected]

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Facebook: Jonathon Snodgrass
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