Abundant Journey Podcast

David Decker Shares His Secrets to Success in Self Storage & Life | Ep. 44

David Decker joined Extra Space Storage in 2004, the year they went public. From there, he spent 13 years helping them grow exponentially as Director of Operations. 
After 13 years of learning from within one of the largest companies in the self-storage industry, David decided to take the leap and begin his own self-directed investments into the self-storage space. Most recently, he's been leading the self-storage investments for Brandon Turner's Open Door Capital Fund.
In this episode, David offers fantastic insights into the self-storage industry — especially for those looking to get started with their first facility. More than that, David shares profound wisdom on how to succeed in life. 
Throughout the interview, we greatly appreciated David's balanced and thoughtful approach to risk and opportunity, the priority of obtaining knowledge and developing valuable skills, and never forgetting the most important things in life — namely, people.
Whether you're interested in self-storage or not, we are confident you'll benefit greatly from the timeless lessons and awesome experiences David shares on the show.
If you'd like to connect with David further, you can follow him on LinkedIn. He also generously offers his email address if you'd like to connect with him directly, but you'll have to listen to the interview to find it!
As always, thanks for joining us on this Abundant Journey!
Please share this episode with your friends, family, or coworkers, and leave us a review! And check out AbundantJourney.net for more great content!

Hunter Sprague Is All-In On Coaching & Solopreneurship with Monolith | Ep.43

Hunter Sprague is a true Renaissance Man. He's a graphic designer, storyteller, and musician. He is also a coach and thought leader in the areas of fitness, masculinity, and leadership. 
After spending several years serving a local church in full-time ministry, Hunter is going all-in on 'Monolith,' his personalized coaching program aimed at helping Christian men live up to their potential in strength, faith, and leadership within their families.
In this conversation, Hunter shares the inspiration for Monolith, how he started building his coaching business, and his dreams for the future. He also offers great practical advice and insights he's gained through the various challenges he's faced in building Monolith from the ground up.
If you've been thinking about starting any sort of coaching or consulting business, this is a must listen episode! 
And, if any of what Hunter shares about fitness, faithfulness, and masculinity resonates with you, it's well worth you connecting with him! The best place to do so is on Instagram @monolithmovement
After listening, be sure to share the episode with a friend and leave us a review!

Galena Berkompas Is Literally Growing A Profitable Business with Her Incredible Micro Flower Farm | Ep. 42

Galena Berkompas is best known through her Instagram profile, @MicroFlowerFarm, where she documents the transformation of her 1/2 acre residential property into an unbelievably beautiful (and profitable) flower farm!
In this episode, Galena shares much of her story:
- How a formative trip to England inspired her to start gardening- Where her entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic were first developed- How she's grown her flower business through social media- Balancing ambitions for her business with the demands of motherhood and family life- Her hopes and plans for the future of her flower farming endeavors 
Whether you've got a green-thumb or not, Galena's story is inspiring and she offers lots of practical wisdom for anyone thinking about turning a hobby into a bona fide business.
You can learn more about Galena, follow her flower farming journey, and check out her courses at:- MicroFlowerFarm.com- Instagram: @microflowerfarm- Facebook: MicroFlowerFarm
Finally, be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a review, and send this episode to a friend! And, as always, if you're hungry for more, head on over to AbundantJourney.net and sign up for our newsletter!

A Self Storage Deep Dive with Ryan Layton | Ep. 41

Join us as we sit down with Ryan Layton, a self-storage investor and broker, with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate!
Ryan explains the ins-and-outs of self-storage, how to get started, what to watch out for, and why now is a great time to get into the asset.
After the show, connect with Ryan and his team at areanw.com!
Also, make sure you've subscribed to the pod and left a review!

Chef Yia Vang Is Redefining Success as a Restauranteur | Ep. 40

Having Chef Yia Vang join us for this week's episode was a ton of fun!
You may already be familiar with Yia from Netflix's Iron Chef, the cover of Bon Appétit magazine, one of the many 'Best Restaurant' awards he has received, or by dining at one of his Union Hmong Kitchen locations.
You may be less familiar with Yia's story and the inspiring journey that's led to his successes as a chef and restaurant owner. 
In this episode, Yia speaks to how he's performing all of his work in the culinary world as a love letter to his parents. Yia's parents immigrated to the US to escape their war-torn country and provide a brighter future for their children in America. Yia now honors their legacy—and the wider culture of the Hmong people—by sharing their story with millions of people worldwide through the dishes he creates. 
We covered a lot of ground, from practical challenges related to making it as a restauranteur to the importance of honoring all the investments of others into you by betting on yourself. 
We also teased the idea of our new app: a Tinder spin-off for start-ups and investors. More to come on that soon ;-) 
As always, if you like the episode, be sure to subscribe to the show and leave us a review.
You can also connect with Nick & Nick at abundantjourney.net
Onward and upward, friends!
Last thing: be sure to connect with Yia on Instagram @yiavang70 and follow his work at Union Hmong Kitchen (https://unionkitchenmn.com/). 

Whitney Elkins-Hutten on Winning the Wealth Game | Ep. 39

This week, we were honored to be joined by the incredible Whitney Elkins-Hutten!
Whitney is a prolific real estate investor; the founder of Ash Wealth, where she teaches how to win the multigenerational wealth game through her Investor Accelerator program; and the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com.
Despite her remarkable success, Whitney is highly relatable, and her passion for helping beginner investors is palpable. 
We had a ton of fun in this conversation, and Whitney offered so much valuable insight and practical takeaways. It's truly a must-listen episode!
After the episode, be sure to connect with Whitney at:
https://www.passiveinvesting.com/welcome-whitney/
or
https://ashwealth.com/
Also, be sure to head on over to AbundantJourney.net to keep up with all the latest happenings!

Tyson Cross’s Refreshingly Honest Take on Real Estate Investing | Ep. 38

We had an awesome time talking with Tyson Cross this week.
Tyson has a broad range of interests and experience in real estate investing, but he has been particularly focused in mobile home park investing.
In this episode, Tyson shares:
How he got into real estate investing.
Some of the practical lessons he's learned & advice for beginner investors.
Thoughts on the state of the mobile home park market.
The heart and 'why' that ought to motivate all investors and entrepreneurs.
No matter where you're at on your journey, this conversation is certain to help you think more deeply about your immediate next steps and your ultimate direction!
Connect with Tyson on X here, on LinkedIn here, or at SMI — his brokerage — here.
And, if you haven't subscribed or left a review, doing so is just a click away! 
Last thing: sign up for the Abundant Journey newsletter by visiting abundantjourney.net

Christian Osgood’s Blueprint for Success in Multifamily Investing | Ep. 37

🌟 Episode Highlights:
Mastering the Multifamily Real Estate Market
Overcoming the Fear of Money
The Essence of Generosity & Faith in Business
📝 Description:
Tune in for an incredibly insightful episode as we sit down with real estate investor Christian Osgood, the co-founder of multifamilystrategy.com and an inspiring entrepreneur.
🏘 Real Estate as a Board Game: Christian enlightens us on how real estate is like a board game, with each property being a strategic move that opens up new opportunities. Discover why Christian believes you should "meet the people you want to meet" and why 99% of them want to share their stories.
💰 Don't Be Weird About Money: Christian shares invaluable advice from an unlikely source: a mentor who failed in business. Learn how changing his mindset about money became a catalyst for his success.
🙏 Faith & Generosity: In a candid chat, Christian delves into the importance of faith and generosity in his life. He talks about mentoring in both finance and faith, and how he hopes to be remembered for his generosity.
📚 Need More? Check out Christian’s coaching and mentorship programs at multifamilystrategy.com or follow him on Instagram @ChristianOsgood for quick responses.
🎉 Join us for a deep-dive into these topics and more! Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with golden nuggets you won't want to miss!
🔗 Links Mentioned:
Multifamily Strategy Website
Christian's Instagram
YouTube Channel: Cody and Christian Multifamily Strategy
Hit that 'Subscribe' button so you never miss an episode and check out the show notes for all the goodies mentioned! 👇

Travis Watts: Syndication, Stability, and the Power of Self-Education | Ep. 36

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep with Travis Watts, a financial independence advocate and real estate expert. Throughout the conversation, he offers valuable insights on the simple joys that bring true happiness, the changing dynamics of work in today's world, and the four essential steps to achieve financial freedom. Travis also opens up about his investment missteps, the power of diversification, and the mission behind Ashcroft Capital's real estate syndications. Tune in for a blend of financial wisdom, life lessons, and actionable advice!
You can find Travis at:
AshcroftCapital.com/Travis 
Passive Investor Tips Podcast
LinkedIn: Travis Watts 
Instagram & Facebook: Passive Investor Tips
BiggerPockets: Travis is also present on the BiggerPockets platform.
Other resources mentioned in the episode:
Joe Fairless
Book: "Best Ever Apartment Syndication"
Podcast: "The Best Ever Podcast"
MrMoneyMustache: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/
Ryan Holiday 
YouTube Channel: Ryan Holiday has a YouTube channel where he shares content related to Stoicism.
Website: The Daily Stoic
Books: "The Obstacle is the Way" 
Newsletter: "Daily Dad" newsletter 

Buying a Business 101 with Daren Bucklin | Ep. 35

This week's episode features Daren Bucklin, a highly successful business broker in the Pacific Northwest. After working many years in a corporate role, Daren felt the tug to build his own business. He was drawn to the emerging opportunity to help broker the sales of existing companies. He's now helped an incredible number of business owners successfully exit while assisting entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams of business ownership.
In this interview, Daren offers practical insights on the process and qualifications necessary to buy an existing business. He shares stories of success as well as some of the pitfalls to watch out for in the process. 
If you're interested in business ownership, this episode is a must-listen!
You can find all of Daren's contact info on his website: https://www.tworld.com/agent/darenbucklin/ 
Whether you're looking to buy or sell a business, you'll find more valuable resources at https://www.tworld.com/