The Tacoma Podcast

Curtis Terry (@curtisterryjr) is a Curtis Viking and UNLV Running Rebel who has planted roots in Sin City! From Tacoma, Curt and I grew up together and believe it or not I use to hoop alongside him(in middle school and junior high). Besides calling UNLV Men's Hoops now for the Rebels and hosting his podcast @uncommentary, Curt is a husband, father, and youth sports fundraiser. Tune in for a dope conversation!

What I discuss with Curtis Terry:

What it's like living in Las Vegas.

Does he ever see himself moving back to the Northwest?

Washington being named the Mecca of Basketball.

Passing it forward being a part of the Hoops culture in Seattle/Tacoma

Will the Sonics return? Will Vegas get an NBA team?

His journey of walking on to UNLV and earning a scholarship.

The glory of hooping at Curtis HS and the Bemis' Rules days.

Reminiscing about the 1997 Champion Arizona Wildcats.

His podcast UnCommenTary and how he prepped for launch.

What it's like being the color commentator for UNLV men's basketball radio.

His role with the company Snapraise.

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Dave Jones (@thadeacon) is a friend and mentor of mine who owns and operates @WindermereAbode with his wife Anne Jones! Besides leading the dopest real estate office in Tacoma, Dave is a husband, father, hoops junkie, and community leader. Join Dave and I for a variety of topics from NBA TopShot to building company culture.

What We Discuss with Dave:

Why NBA TopShot is hear to stay

What conversations look like at the Abode Office.

His transition from working in education to opening a real estate office.

What he misses most about education.

Why he enjoys about owning a small business.

How opening up Abode came about.

What it's like working day in and day out with your spouse.

Establishing company culture.

The power of affirmations.

What he's looking forward to most in 2021.

The importance of making content to tell your story.

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Welcome to the first roundtable episode of The Tacoma Podcast! In this episode Alex and Mike join the pod to chop it up about old Tacoma bars! Mike hates on the legendary Masa, while Alex and I both consider Cans to be the #1 seed of bars that are no longer around. We get into what life was like getting to and from clubs before Uber. Mike gives a rundown of his karaoke tips, I hate on Breweries, and Alex talks Franzia. Join us we reminisce about our Huson house days! A lot of laughs and F-Bombs in this one.

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Kenny Callahan (https://www.instagram.com/thereal_kennycallahan/ (@thereal_kennycallahan)) is a Tacoman who found his way reselling shoes in 2020! Kenny basically turned nothing into something when he left his gym job right before the pandemic hit. Tune in and find out what he's learned creating a reselling business over the last year and what's in store for the future.

What We Discuss with Kenny:

Why and how he got into reselling.

His first few items he ever sold.

Where he goes to pick up his shoes to resell.

What his sourcing schedule looks like.

The item he generated most profit from.

Why he started specializing in shoes rather than other items.

His shipping process and what that entails.

Does he clean the shoes prior to shipping?

How long it takes to move inventory.

What some of the the other reselling platforms are besides EBAY.

The self validation of doing his own thing and creating a reselling business.

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Jenny Meredith (https://www.instagram.com/hawaiijenn/ (@hawaiijenn)) is a Washingtonian and Tacoman who had the opportunity to live in one of my favorite places, Kailua, Oahu! Jenny lives in North East Tacoma with the fam and loves being a part of the Tacoma Community. Tune in and find out what it was like to live in paradise and what she loves about the City of Destiny!

What We Discuss with Jenny:

Would she rather live in Hawaii or Tacoma?

Outdoor activities she liked to partake in while in Hawaii.

Describes the sand of my favorite beach, Lanikai Beach.

If she thinks shaved ice is over or under rated.

What made her and the fam come back to Washington.

What she likes about living in North East Tacoma.

Her thoughts on Browns Point being more a part of Federal Way than Tacoma.

Why she loves living in Tacoma.

How Tacoma compares to Hawaii.

Some of her favorite local spots in NE Tacoma.

The sense of community in the City of Destiny.

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Welcome to another solo episode of The Tacoma Podcast, also known as the "Tacoma Chronicles."

In this episode we talk about what's going on in the http://derrikshockman.com (Tacoma Real Estate Market). Median Sales price hit $423k in February 2021! Still extremely tough for buyers looking to purchase in the City of Destiny.

https://southsoundbiz.com/tacomas-909-a-street-building-starts-its-second-act/ (909 A Street), the old Russell Building, is revamped and now a Class A multi-tenant building. Neil Walter is looking to lease 80,000 square feet of the building. Will tech companies be next?

Tacoma is inviting residents to participate in the McKinley History Project. There are four virtual events you can attend and an online survey to fill out. If you have information that you think can help https://southsoundbiz.com/tacoma-invites-community-to-participate-in-mckinley-history-project/ (click here) for more info!

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Laina Chavez (https://www.instagram.com/laina_chavez/ (@laina_chavez)) is a former Curtis and Seattle University Hooper is kicking ass as a health and fitness coach. Born and raised in Tacoma, Laina has strong ties to the local community. She helps former female college athletes achieve their health and wellness goals by providing health, fitness, and mindset training. Assisting them in restoring confidence and strength in both their body, mind, and soul.

What We Discuss with https://www.instagram.com/laina_chavez/ (Laina Chavez):

Does she prefer working out at Stadium HS or Chambers Bay?

Her time playing college hoops at Seattle U.

Transitioning from working in a college athletic department to fitnesspreneur.

Her why for getting into the health and fitness industry.

Some challenges starting her small business.

The inspiration she gets from her clients' transformations.

Other ways to measure progress besides just the number on the scale.

Her thoughts on intermittent fasting and the different types of training.

Explains how mindset and lifestyle is crucial to health and fitness.

Helping her clients through doubts and those days when its hard to find the motivation.

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Welcome to another solo episode of The Tacoma Podcast, also known as the "Tacoma Chronicles."

In this episode we talk https://www.instagram.com/littleradiotacoma/ (Little Radio's) Lunar New Year Menu. Leanne and I went with egg rolls, cucumber salad, General Tao Chicken and Orange Chicken this past weekend.

https://www.instagram.com/hilltopindoormarket/ (Hilltop Indoor Market ) is happening Saturday March 20th, from 2:30PM to 6:30PM at the Tacoma Arts Community Center. Vendors can contact the Hilltop Indoor Market on https://www.facebook.com/events/865670784284309 (Facebook) if interested.

End the show with a shoutout to a new business, Sam's Glass Recycling Service. For $10 a month, Sam will swing by twice a month to pick up your glass recycling for you. You can email him at [email protected].

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Alex Muir (https://www.instagram.com/alexmuir5/ (@AlexMuir5)) is one of of my best friends who is a seasoned commercial real estate broker here in the Northwest. Our friendship dates back to our time at Curtis High School where we graduated and then moved on to the University of Washington together. Go Dawgs! Growing up in Tacoma, Alex takes a lot of pride in staying in tune with commercial real estate happenings in Tacoma. Tune in as he shines a light on what it's like being a commercial broker and what's to come in Tacoma!

What We Discuss with https://www.lee-associates.com/northwest/alex-muir/ (Alex Muir):

His path to commercial real estate.

What it takes to be a commercial real estate broker.

The difference between residential and commercial real estate.

What commercial real estate deals look like.

His role in helping diversify the real estate industry.

His thoughts on the Tacoma commercial real estate market.

Some of the current projects happening in Tacoma.

Why developers are attracted to Tacoma.

Will Tacoma become a tech hub?

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Davon White (https://www.instagram.com/whoisdavon_/ (@whoisdavon)) is a life-long Tacoma resident who is the owner of https://www.facebook.com/route586 (Route586)! When Davon isn't helping local creatives with the marketing and branding strategies, you can find him diving into a great book, having crucial conversations on racism and oppression, and enjoying the Tacoma community. Davon prides himself on continuing to grow both personally and professionally, and has probably the most dialed in mindset of any 24 year old I know.

What We Discuss with Davon White:

The importance of personal development.

How creatives and businesses can dial in their branding.

What inspired him to start Route586.

The responsibility he feels to build generational wealth for his family.

What it was like buying his first property in Tacoma's fierce market.

How to juggle starting a business or side hustle while having a career.

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https://www.facebook.com/route586 (Facebook)

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