Knowledge is Power…Hazard Insurance Insights– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 12 Brian HimmelmanBrian Himmelman provides people with insurance for their homes, cars, and properties, as well as life insurance in Conifer, Evergreen, Pine, Bailey, Lakewood, Arvada, Littleton, Colorado. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Brian Himmelman about hazard insurance insights. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:How mortgage companies require people to have homeowners insurance.Why you want to choose a home insurance policy that covers everything.How shopping by price may not be the best way to pick an insurance provider.Why you should remove trees that are really close to your mountain home.How there are some things insurances won’t cover, and what they are. Connect with Brian:Links Mentioned:https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/co/conifer/brian-himmelman-6ql025qs1ak Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiking and Backpacking Through Colorado and Beyond– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 11 Andrew SkurkaAndrew Skurka is a 40-year-old adventure athlete, guide, and writer who lives in Boulder, CO. As a twenty-something he was a prolific long-distance thru-hiker. His most notable trips were the Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the Great Western Loop, and the Sea-to-Sea Route. Before and between these trips, he completed a number of smaller hikes and was named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and National Geographic, as well as “Person of the Year by Backpacker. National Geographic described him as “a superman among trekkers” and “one of the best travelled and fasted hikers on the planet. His definitive book, The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide: Tools & Tips to Hit the Trail, was published by National Geographic and has sold over 125,000 copies. Each year he manages about twenty learning-intensive backpacking trips, which he leads with the help of a dozen other world-class guides. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Andrew Skurka about hiking and backpacking through Colorado and Beyond. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How you must be motivated by the love of hiking to become a thru-hiker.- What the differences between backpacking and lightweight backcountry travel are.- How you want to define your objectives when preparing for a backpacking trip.- Why selecting hiking and backpacking gear has become easier more recently.- Why Colorado is Andrew’s favorite place to hike in. Connect with Andrew:Links Mentioned:https://andrewskurka.com/ Guest Contact Info:Twitter@[email protected]/andrewskurkaConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be Aware…Alpine Rescue Team Wilderness Insights– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 10 Steve WilsonSteve Wilson is a 25-year veteran of the Alpine Rescue Team. In that time, he has served as the Team's training director, equipment director, public information officer, and has been a member of the Team Board of Director's for over 3 years. He is currently one of the Team's Mission Coordinators, taking charge of the Team's mission response for any and all missions that happen during his on-call shift. During his time on Alpine, Steve has responded to over 550 missions, including technical rescues, avalanches, searches for lost people of all ages, and everything in between. Although most missions have occurred in Clear Creek, Jefferson, and Gilpin counties, Steve has responded to missions throughout Colorado at times when Alpine was requested to help. When not volunteering for Alpine, Steve works as an engineer for United Launch Alliance (so, yes, he is in fact a "rocket scientist"). His wife, Dawn, is also a member of Alpine Rescue Team (they met while both volunteering for the Team) and together they have two wonderful sons, Hunter (8) and Evan (6). Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Steve Wilson about insights to being on the Alpine Rescue Team. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How the weather in the mountains can be extreme and change quickly.- Why it’s important for people to be prepared when they go out into the wilderness.- How every search and rescue mission is different.- Why you shouldn’t hesitate to call Aline Rescue Team if you get lost or have an accident in the wilderness.- How getting outside is one of the best ways people can experience Colorado. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Considerations when Purchasing a Property in the Foothills– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 009 Scott FitzkeScott Fitzke was born in Denver, CO and received his B.A. at the University of Nebraska and his J.D. at the University of Denver, College of Law. He practices civil litigation, trial practice, defense litigation, real property, foreclosures, landlord-tenant law, entertainment law, business law, wills, trust and estates, and probate. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Scott Fitzke about legal considerations when purchasing a property in the Foothills. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:Why it’s important for home buyers to review the title commitment.How the commitment should show any recorded documents that affect the title of the property.How buyers should walk the property to where the survey shows the boundaries.Why home buyers need a copy of the well permit to do their due diligence. Connect with Scott:Links Mentioned:https://www.fsmlaw.net/Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Synergy of the Platte Canyon School District– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 008 Mike SchmidtMike Schmidt has been the Superintendent at Platte Canyon Schools for the last four years and principal at PCHS for 15 years. He was previously a math teacher and football coach at three high schools in California and Ohio. Mike was also a Division III college foot all and soft all coach for 6 years. Mike has an M.A. in Education from the University of Phoenix and got his B.A. in Math from Occidental College. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Mike Schmidt about the synergy of the Platte Canyon School District. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- Why super intendents must be consistent and be able to justify their actions.- How it’s important to understand how technology is part of our kids’ worlds while still being strict about its use.- How super intendents have more input and say in what goes on than principals do.- What the athletics’ program at PCHS has to offer its students.- Why smaller schools may be more conducive to one-on-one learning. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Move…Making Fitness a Part of Your Colorado Lifestyle – To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 007 Deb Brown Deb Brown started personal training in order to have an impact on peoples’ lives. She has seen the positive impact first-hand that fitness can have on a person’s life and family. Fitness is not something you just do, to truly succeed it must become part of your life. Fitness should not overtake life, but meld into it! Deb is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, considered to be the gold-standard certification.As well as being an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Deb is also a Certified Wellness Coach and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Deb Brown about making fitness apart of your Colorado lifestyle. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:How Colorado has many state parks to incorporate in your fitness lifestyle.Why exercising doesn’t have to happen on a regimented schedule.How it’s important for people to start where they are in their fitness journey.How you should feel like you should be able to eat cake or whatever you want.Why walking and hiking are great ways to get physical exercise. Connect with Deb:Links Mentioned:https://onthemovefitness.info/ Guest Contact Info:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/onthemovefitnessConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inside Track to Evergreen High School – To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 006 Brandon Brekke Brandon Brekke is the principal at Evergreen High School Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Brandon Brekke about the inside track to Evergreen High School. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How going to high school during COVID can be challenging.- Why it’s important for principals to be inspirational and strong leaders.- How Evergreen High School is in a close-knit community.- How there is an investment club at Evergreen High School.- How getting outside an enjoying nature is a fun thing to do in Colorado. Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home Staging with a Personal Touch – To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 005 Marty Nickoley A native of the Chicago area, Marty Nickoley has always had a creative bent. From dance, to art to little theater, artistic design has been a passion. A BFA graduate in Commercial Art from SMU, she worked in Ad agencies in Chicago, free lanced for OP Pacific and produced numerous logos and package designs. In 1980 she married her husband, Bruce, and settled down in the foothills outside of Denver where they raised 3 children. Twelve years ago, she became intrigued with the interior design and Real Estate staging industry and after seminars and certification, became a Staging Consultant. She also worked as the exclusive interior designer for a furniture company for over 5 years.With her background in Commercial Art, Interior Design and a love for people, Real Estate Staging and Design has been a perfect 'fit' for bringing Marty expertise into play in assisting sellers to have their property transformed into a buyer’s dream. She has a strong affinity for excellent service and having an intimate working relationship with her clients, so she became certified in Life Coaching that has complimented her professional staging consultations. Her specialty in staging Occupied Homes has met with great success for a quick sale for top dollar. She values being able to have client satisfaction as she assists them in navigating the process of selling their home and to make it as stress free as possible. She is grateful for the many Real Estate Agents that have put their trust in her to partner together for excellent results! Her hope is to continue to instill that trust in Realtors and Sellers alike across the Denver Front Range and Beyond.Marty and her husband enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of cross-country skiing, hiking and cycling. Whipping up creative meals for family and friends is a culinary delight enjoyed together on the deck or around the hearth. She also enjoys mentoring young women to encourage them in their various roles of life. Staging and people really do go hand in hand! Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Marty Nickoley about home staging using a personal touch. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Colorado opens up a world of different outdoor activities year-round.- Why a vacant staging doesn’t leave much time for a realtor to spend with a client.- How the real estate agents must trust the person staging the house for them.- Why it’s important to prep your home to meet a variety of buyers when selling.- How having the best photos possible is vital to marketing a house. Connect with Marty:Links Mentioned:https://www.stagingtoday.com/ Guest Contact Info:Facebookfacebook.com/StagingTodayLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/marty-nickoley-309779a7Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rapid Enlightenment Methodology – To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 004 Matthew Ferry Matthew Ferry is a thriving executive life coach and spiritual teacher. For the last 26 years, Ferry has coached thousands of top performers to achieve Enlightened Prosperity™. His books, videos, audios and seminars utilize his street tested methodology called The Rapid Enlightenment Process™.  Among his many projects, Ferry manages a blog, hosts the podcast "Daily Enlightenment with Matthew Ferry," spearheads The Ignite Mastermind, and teaches his unique process via Muscle Testing School. Ferry is also the author of Quiet Mind Epic Life, an Amazon Self Help and Spirituality best-seller in the US, Canada, Australia and Japan. Matthew Ferry and his family live in Southern California. Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Matthew Ferry about the Rapid Enlightenment Process. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- Why having a good mentor is a smart choice for entrepreneurs.- How being enlightened means you have modern, rational knowledge.- How it is possible to achieve enlightenment in the confines of society.- Why we must recognize the source of our life is the same source for all life.- How moving to the foothills can be a great place to begin your Rapid Enlightenment Process. Connect with Matthew:Links Mentioned:https://matthewferry.com/homeGuest Contact Info:Twitter@matthew_ferryFacebookfacebook.com/matthewferryLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/matthewferrypublicspeakintConnect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writing the Book on Fly Fishing – To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 003 Kirk Deeter Kirk Deeter is the editor of TROUT magazine. He is also an editor-at-large for Field & Stream, and the editor-in-chief of Angling Trade. A lifelong angler, he has produced award-winning stories from the tip of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina, to north of the Arctic Circle in Russia. His work has appeared in WIRED, Garden & Gun, The New York Times, and elsewhere. He co-authored the best-selling Little Red Book of Fly Fishing.  Listen to this informative To the Foothills episode with Kirk Deeter about writing the book on fly fishing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How you can incorporate the things you love in the work you do.- How fly fishing becomes much easier with time and practice.- Why it’s important to have people who care about the rivers and wildlife.- Why people decide to move to Colorado to fish.- Why people should move out to the mountains sooner rather than later. Connect with Kirk:Links Mentioned:https://www.tu.org/https://www.anglingtrade.com/https://www.fieldandstream.com/Guest Contact Info:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-deeter-59a56020Connect with Robert Martin Broker Associate with Compass Colorado:Websitehttps://www.mountainrealestategroup.com/https://www.mountainregroup.comEmailrobert.martin@compass.comPhone303.882.8450Instagram@robertmartincompassFacebookfacebook.com/Robert-Martin-189289934510939/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robert-martin-51188316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices