Reflections on Friendship, Politics & Growing Up
This episode is different. No teaching, no tactics—just me, talking through something I’ve been sitting with. I'm reflecting on what it means to grow older and navigate friendships that don’t quite align the way they used to—especially in today’s political climate. Social media algorithms, evolving beliefs, and the weirdness of adulthood all play a part. Can we still hold space for each other, even when we don’t see eye to eye? I don’t have answers, but I do have thoughts. If you’ve been feeling this too, come sit with me.

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Never fear, it's a short break!

We are taking a two week break to drum up some more awesomeness for all of you amazing listeners. New episodes will be back at the end of June!

🎙️ TRIBE BUILDERS Podcast — New Episode!
Guest: Lindsay Arko | Real Estate Investor, Flipper, Sales Trainer

This week, we sit down with the unstoppable Lindsay Arko — a powerhouse wholesaler, house flipper, and real estate investor who has turned her talent for sales into a thriving training business. Lindsay is a numbers-driven entrepreneur with a serious knack for accountability and a strong belief in the power of community.

In this episode, Lindsay gets real about the impact of masterminds, accountability groups, and building relationships through vulnerability and consistency. She shares how being around other business owners — especially during the hard times — fuels your growth, reminds you that you’re not alone, and helps you stop feeling like the “weird one” with big goals.

We dive into:
🔥 How to choose a mastermind that aligns with your vision
💡 Why accountability groups can accelerate your business
🤝 How vulnerability builds real connection
📈 The role of consistency in mastering sales
🙌 Why surrounding yourself with like-minded people changes everything

Whether you're just stepping into real estate or looking for a better circle to grow with, this episode is for you.

Tune in and find your tribe!

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Interested in Lindsay's Sales Training?

www.lindsayarko.com

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Former teacher turned powerhouse investor, Amanda Howell, shares how she built a life of freedom one deal at a time. After 20+ years in the classroom, Amanda transformed her reality by building a network, building a rental portfolio, launching and selling two real estate businesses, and intentionally designing a life she loves.

In this episode, Amanda gets real about:

• 💼 Why building a sellable business means it can’t rely on your personality

• 🙅‍♀️ How more training won’t fix a bad hire

• 🎯 Living with intention—in business, relationships, and personal growth

• 💰 Turning trauma into income by getting honest and asking for help

• 🚪 The freedom to choose your time, your tasks, and your team

• 🤝 Building a tribe by leading with value and watching it come back tenfold

• 🚫 Less self-pity. More ownership and action.

This is a no-fluff, real-talk conversation with a woman who’s been in the trenches and came out thriving. Tune in if you're looking for honesty, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration to build your own version of freedom.

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Or email her to connect: 918propertymanager@gmail.com

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WEEEEOOO WEEEOOO Good episode dropping... I sat down with Claire VanderEyk — a Minnesota-based real estate developer who walked away from corporate life to carve out her own path in a male-dominated industry. Claire shares the origin story behind her bold leap into development, the creation of a Women in Real Estate Development retreat, and how she’s cultivating a powerful referral-based ecosystem of curious, capable women.

We talk about:

• The magic of building safe spaces for women in industries where they’ve been historically underrepresented

• Knowing your value and how to own it in any room

• Leveraging AI (yes, even ChatGPT!) to ask the “dumb” questions and get unstuck

• Finding mentors, making strategic introductions, and building a collaborative network

• The power of being development curious and why women bring an essential kind of energy to any room

Claire is a networking powerhouse and a beautiful example of what happens when you build a tribe — and then work with it. Whether you’re in real estate or just real-life curious, this conversation is packed with wisdom, heart, and actionable advice.

Tune in and get inspired to make your own room — or flip the entire script 🔨✨

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In this special episode of Tribe Builders, we’re taking a look back at three powerful stories of unexpected connections that changed everything. From a chance meeting in a bank line that led to a long-term business partnership, to seeing someone working in the coffee shop that sparked an idea for a mentor relationship, to one man's dedication to adding value that ended with him being gifted a portion of an apartment building—these moments remind us that opportunity often hides in plain sight.

These stories, from past guests Alex, Tato, and Kurt, are proof that the best relationships often start when you least expect them. Whether it’s through daily interactions, a willingness to talk to strangers, or consistently showing up with value, building your tribe isn’t always about strategy—it’s about staying open, curious, and generous. Tune in to be reminded that some of the most fruitful connections begin with a simple conversation.

Kurt's full episode: #9

Alex's full episode: #30

Tato's full episode: #51

We’re celebrating one full year of the TRIBE BUILDERS podcast with a guest who’s part of my personal board of directors—Mark Dalessandro. Mark is the kind of person you call when you need a clear, honest sounding board. In this episode, we dive into the power of chosen family, building strong partnerships, and the importance of getting out of your own way.

Mark shares how reflecting on what works (and what doesn’t) has guided his journey—from a successful exit in the event production world just before COVID, to building a thriving real estate business today. We talk about:

• How to vet a partnership (Mark has a great track record)

• Surrounding yourself with the right team—and then actually supporting them

• Why action is the key to forward motion

• A surprisingly useful piece of parenting advice from Will Smith

This conversation is full of wisdom from someone who leads with curiosity, courage, and intention.

Thanks for sticking with us for 52 episodes—we're just getting started.

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Bluesky @markdalessandro.bsky.social

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This week on Tribe Builders we’re hanging out with Tato Corcoran — a real estate investor from Milwaukee who decided to buy a "boring business" a couple of years ago.

Tato shares what it was like jumping into a whole new world: learning how the product was made, hiring a team, figuring out cash flow, and all the messy and amazing parts of owning a business. We get into how she found the business through direct mail, why having self-confidence matters so much, and the importance of finding people to talk business with — even if they’re not in the same industry.

If you’re thinking about buying a business (or just love hearing real, honest stories about figuring things out as you go), you’re going to love this one.

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www.tatocorcoran.com

tatohomes@gmail.com

Her Business: Brandt Molded Marble

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