The Main Mike Podcast

Episode 111: Faith at Work: Building Community in Joplin ft. Sergio Rizo

This episode of The Main Mike Podcast features Sergio Rizzo and Don Fifer discussing their community initiative, Faith at Work, which fosters connection, encouragement, and mentorship among local professionals. They share how the group began from casual conversations, grew into a nonprofit with hundreds involved, and now meets monthly for fellowship, testimonies, and discussions on integrating faith and work. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

BONUS Episode 3: Joplin's Booming Luxury Market ft. Kim Flanagan

Welcome back to the third bonus episode for The Main Mike podcast, today Kaleb Foster and Dustin Davidson sit down with Kim Flanagan, who reflects on her 14 years in Joplin real estate and how the market has evolved through the tornado recovery, COVID, and the city’s growth. She highlights the surge in the luxury market, with home prices rising nearly 50% since 2020 and demand increasing dramatically, particularly for updated, well-presented homes. So sit back, relax and let's learn together!

Episode 110: Life's a Mission, Not a Position ft. Don Fifer

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with Don Fifer, he is the broker in charge for Essential Real Estate and the team lead of the Flanagan Group, but he intentionally avoids titles, believing it's not about glory but about helping people. Don also emphasizes his community involvement, which is driven by his faith and a desire to help others, and manages his busy schedule by living by his calendar to intentionally make time for everything, including personal time. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

Episode 109: The Revolving Closet ft. Casey White

In this episode of The Main Mike Podcast, Adam Escoto sits down with guest Casey White, owner of The Revolving Closet in Neosho, Missouri, who shares her journey from nursing to running a thriving consignment business. She discusses her and her husband’s early experiences flipping houses, her unique ability to separate emotion from investment decisions, and how those skills translated into managing and growing her store. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

BONUS Episode 2: Market Update 2.0

In this bonus episode of The Main Mike Podcast, Kaleb Foster, Adam Escoto, and Dustin Davidson dive into the current real estate market, breaking down trends in listings, sales, and pricing while addressing the psychology of today’s buyers and sellers. They explore why inventory is rising, homes are sitting longer, yet prices continue to climb and what that means for buyers looking to make a move before rates shift again.

Episode 108: The Main Event ft. Tiffany Blair and Julie Turner

In this episode of The Main Mike Podcast, our hosts sit down with Tiffany Blair and Julie Turner, owners of The Main Event in downtown Joplin, to share how they created an affordable, stylish space for celebrations of all kinds. They talk about the growth of their business, community impact, and future plans to expand offerings beyond private events.

Episode 107: Running Your Own Business

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with his fellow hosts: Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster to discuss the realities of being independent contractors in real estate. Covering the challenges of inconsistent income, long hours, and the hidden costs of running your own business. They share personal stories, lessons learned, and misconceptions about real estate to highlight both the struggles and freedoms of entrepreneurship. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

BONUS Episode 1: Across State Lines ft. Anthony Miller

Welcome to the first BONUS episode of The Main Mike Podcast, hosted by Kaleb Foster. Today we talk to Anthony Miller of The Flanagan Group, who shares his passion for helping clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, the importance of consistency in real estate, and the value of teamwork in driving success.
 
You can catch more bonus episodes that will be real estate focused every other Monday. We will be keeping the episodes long enough to tune in on your Monday drive to work! Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

Episode 106: The Flip ft. Aaron White

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast today features real estate investor and flipper Aaron White, who shares his journey from trucking industry negotiations to successfully flipping three to four homes a year, emphasizing ethical practices, quality work, and lessons learned from both successes and mistakes. He discusses finding undervalued properties, building strong relationships with trades and realtors, and the importance of doing things right for both reputation and community impact. Sit back, relax, and let's learn together!
 
 

Episode 105: What is The Essential Real Estate? ft. Kim Flanagan and Sarah Vonder Haar

Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto, Kaleb Foster and Dustin Davidson sit down with Kim Flanagan and Sarah Vonder Haar to introduce The Essential Real Estate, a new brokerage in Joplin built on community, culture, and integrity. They discuss the vision behind the company, the leadership team’s 100+ years of combined experience, and the drive to create a client-first, values-based environment. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!