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Rommel Report

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Level up your financial fitness and place yourself in the driver’s seat of your career success. Kendra Rommel hosts “Rommel Report,” a monthly podcast that takes your side hustle, real estate projects, or other investments to the next level through stories from young entrepreneurs like you who share the hard work, failures, and triumphs that helped them scale technical skills into a profitable business. Hard work alone won't make you a millionaire–just like a pro athlete, it takes grit, discipline, and mastery. That's why host Kendra Rommel shares insights from her own success as an accomplished loan officer and Futures Financial co-founder, entrepreneur, athlete, and mother of two along with her personal network for guidance. We hear soul-stirring twists from the personal lives of real estate experts, gym founders, renowned actors, futurists and entrepreneurs. ⭐ Instagram @KendraRommel⭐ TikTok @TheRommelTeam🎯 Visit FUTURES Financial at www.futuresfinancial.com to learn more about the real estate investment services we offer.📫 We love to hear your questions and feedback! Email us at [email protected]

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Episodes

Carole Baskin on the Power of a Positive Mindset

February 17, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Carole Baskin (@carolebaskincat) is the founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue. She also runs a real estate business managing 100+ volunteers and interns from around the world and 10 staff and contractors. With her non-profit running for over 30 years, she has become an internationally renowned activist for the care and protection of big breed cats. You might also know her from her appearances on the streaming hit show  'Tiger King' and 'Dancing with the Stars.' Kendra and Carole dive into everyt...

Leigh Brown on Cultivating Identity and Creating Value

February 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Leigh Brown (@leighthomasbrown) is Broker/Owner of One Community Real Estate®️ in Concord/Charlotte, NC and an outspoken advocate and coach. Honing her strengths and pushing through the fears that she had in the early days of her career, Leigh shares her perspective on what brings value to a business and how she measures her success. Kendra and Leigh dive into everything from being an author and hosting a podcast to being a business owner and having a passion for education. In this episode,...

Greg Salo on Innovation and the Power of Passion for Leadership

February 17, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Greg Salo is the Co-Founder of Young Nails Inc. (@youngnailsinc), a professional nail care manufacturing company for over 24 years leading in industry innovation and education as well as exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and distributing domestically to over 3,000 stores. Listen in as Kendra and Greg discuss  his family's journey of building the business with his mom who had this brilliant idea at age 49 and how he pivoted from his own  desire of being a firefighter to leaning in comp...

Phil Treadwell on Finding Purpose and the Importance of Failure

December 23, 2021 00:26 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Phil Treadwell is a 17-year mortgage industry veteran and podcast host of The Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast. Kendra and Phil discuss the necessary steps one must take to find purpose and fulfillment in everyday life. Listen in as they discuss everything from the mortgage industry to Phil’s personal journey and the failures it took to get to where he is at today. Learn from two industry titans the everyday tools it takes to achieve personal success. In this episode, we cover: 📣 Introspe...

Phil Treadwell: Finding Purpose and The Importance of Failure

December 23, 2021 00:26 - 49 minutes - 91 MB

Phil Treadwell is a 17-year mortgage industry veteran and podcast host of The Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast. Kendra and Phil discuss the necessary steps one must take to find purpose and fulfillment in everyday life. Listen in as they discuss everything from the mortgage industry to Phil’s personal journey and the failures it took to get to where he is at today. Learn from two industry titans the everyday tools it takes to achieve personal success.

Developing Online Influence Rooted In Neuroscience with René Rodriguez

December 21, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MB

Two-time TEDx Speaker René Rodriguez brings 27 years of experience researching and applying behavioral neuroscience as a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership advisor, world class sales expert, and renowned speaker coach. Kendra and René dive into everything from developing an online presence and maintaining authentic business connections in a world of zoom meetings and digital handshakes. We learn how to framework failure and the importance of failing fast.

René Rodriguez on Developing Online Influence Rooted In Neuroscience

December 21, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Two-time TEDx Speaker René Rodriguez brings 27 years of experience researching and applying behavioral neuroscience as a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership advisor, world class sales expert, and renowned speaker coach.  In this episode, we cover: 📣 Developing an online presence. 📣 Maintaining authentic business connections in a world of zoom meetings and digital handshakes. 📣 How to framework failure. 📣 The importance of failing fast. 📣 The power of rapidly responding to changes in the ma...

David Bianchi

June 15, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Block chain, NFTs, Crypto: Fad or Future?

Does Blockchain Still Matter? David Bianchi Shares the Future of Money

June 15, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Renowned American-Brazilian actor, producer, and screenwriter David Bianchi joins Kendra. Alongside his accomplishments in one of the most competitive industries in the world, David has also become a de facto crypto expert. Block chain, NFTs, Crypto...are these still fad, or are they unavoidably the future of wealth?

Actor David Bianchi on Why Blockchain Matters and the Future of Crypto

June 15, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Renowned American-Brazilian actor, producer, and screenwriter David Bianchi joins Kendra. Alongside his accomplishments in one of the most competitive industries in the world, David has also become a de facto crypto expert. Block chain, NFTs, Crypto...are these still fad, or are they unavoidably the future of wealth? In this episode, we cover: 📣 How to create security as an early adopter of technology. 📣 Building consumer confidence. 📣 How to combine artistry and finance. 📣 The future of N...

Cody Sperber

May 04, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Cody Sperber on the Future of Real Estate Education

May 04, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Cody Sperber likes to be loud. Really loud. Live from his Clever Investor headquarters, Kendra learns brand building from nothing, when and how to scoop up deals, and--because Cody is head of a popular mastermind group--we also learn how to maximize productity in our space (even if it's a home office). We learn when to be loud, and more importantly when to put your head down and get to work. In this episode, we cover: 📣 The importance of pivot points and recalibrations. 📣 The power of ment...

The Future of Real Estate Education, with Cody Sperber

May 04, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Cody Sperber likes to be loud. Really loud. Live from his Clever Investor headquarters, Kendra learns brand building from nothing, when and how to scoop up deals, and--because Cody is head of a popular mastermind group--we also learn how to maximize productity in our space (even if it's a home office). We learn when to be loud, and more importantly when to put your head down and get to work.

Mikey Taylor: From Pro Skater to Entrepreneur

April 20, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

How did Mikey Taylor discover life after Pro Skateboarding? Hint: he started his own business. He always knew you didn't have to wait until age 65 to enjoy life. Mikey now tells Kendra Rommel why he's a serial entrepreneur, and real estate investor, how he learned to put his money to work for him, and why he's sharing his financial freedom journey with young people everywhere.

Pro Skater Mikey Taylor Talks Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Mentorship

April 20, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

How did Mikey Taylor discover life after Pro Skateboarding? Hint: he started his own business with COMMUNE Capital. He always knew you didn't have to wait until age 65 to enjoy life. Taylor shares why he's a serial entrepreneur as well as real estate investor, how he learned to put his money to work for him, and why he's sharing his financial freedom journey with young people everywhere. In this episode, we cover: 📣 Navigating the transition to a new career. 📣 The connections between being...

Mikey Taylor

April 20, 2021 00:44 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

Joivan Wade: Actor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Pioneer

April 20, 2021 00:39 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

After abandoning his father's football dream for him, Joivan Wade went into acting. His comedy web series led to a TV show, which led to massive opportunity in Hollywood. His story? Hint: it doesn't start or stop with acting. Opening your own doors, manifesting your vision, and helping those who help themselves. All inside 🎧.

DC Universe Actor Joivan Wade Talks Serial Entrepreneurship and the Importance of the Hustle

April 20, 2021 00:39 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

After abandoning his father's football dream for him, Joivan Wade went into acting. His comedy web series led to a TV show (Wall Of Comedy), which led to massive opportunity in Hollywood. His story? Hint: it doesn't start or stop with acting. Opening your own doors, manifesting your vision, and helping those who help themselves. All inside 🎧. In this episode, we cover: 📣 Crossover skills between sports and becoming an entrepreneur. 📣 Team mindset and competition. 📣 Leveraging opportunities...

Joivan Wade

April 20, 2021 00:39 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Gustavo Zermeño Jr

April 20, 2021 00:34 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

Turn Someone's 'No' into a 'Yes', with Celebrated Muralist Gustavo Zermeño Jr.

April 20, 2021 00:34 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

California-born artist and muralist Gustavo Zermeño Jr had important mentors who helped shape the way he now runs his business. From Gustavo we learn not to find; but how to generate opportunities; building community around your brand; the hustle of getting gigs.

Celebrated Muralist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. Talks Inspiration, Creativity and Manifesting Your Desires

April 20, 2021 00:34 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

California-born artist and muralist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. had important mentors who helped shape the way he now runs his business. From Gustavo we learn how to generate opportunities, building community around your brand, and the hustle of getting gigs. In this episode, we cover: 📣 The importance of early influences to get the entrepreneurial spirit sparked. 📣 Managing your vision as a creative with the client's ideas and needs. 📣 The impact of a having a spiritual practice on your business....

KCOMM's Sinan Kanatsiz Makes the Case for Starting Small and Not Being Afraid to Offer a Service for Free While Growing

February 09, 2021 01:19 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

While catching up with high school friend Cav. Sinan Kanatsiz, CIM, Kendra relearns why he's able to juggle being CEO of KCOMM, Chairman and Founder of the Internet Marketing Association, founder of International Executive Council, Cavaliere "Cav" Member of the Royal House of Savoy, and much more.   How did Sinan build this colossal reputation? The same way you're building your business: one step at a time. In this episode, we cover: 📣 "Leadership is action, not position." 📣 Demystifying ...

Rommel Report Episode 11: Sinan Kanatsiz of Internet Marketing Association and KCOMM

February 09, 2021 01:19 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I was fortunate to catch up with my old friend, Sinan Kanatsiz. Sinan has effectively made his mark as an entrepreneur. He followed his entrepreneurial spirit and formalized his first company, KCOMM, a Public Relations and Internet marketing agency.  Additionally, he founded the Internet Marketing Association in 2000, which has a large number of professional members worldwide and its own conference series called “IMPACT”.

The Case for Starting Small: From Mom's Garage to Formidable Internet Marketing Colossus

February 09, 2021 01:19 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

While catching up with high school friend Cav. Sinan Kanatsiz, CIM, Kendra relearns why he's able to juggle being CEO of KCOMM, Chairman and Founder of the Internet Marketing Association, founder of International Executive Council, Cavaliere "Cav" Member of the Royal House of Savoy, and much more. How did Sinan build this colossal reputation? The same way you're building your business: one step at a time.

Rommel Report Episode 10: David Meltzer of Sports 1 Marketing

January 26, 2021 02:04 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

On the latest episode of the Rommel Report, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with David Meltzer! David is extremely inspiring and motivating and I was instantly drawn to him by his mission statement: to empower over 1 billion people to be happy.

David Meltzer on Making Money, Helping People & Having Fun

January 26, 2021 02:04 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

You'd think being an author, speaker, and entrepreneur would be tiring--but you'd think wrong. Kendra gets the rare opportunity to sit down with David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and former CEO of the renowned sports agency inspiration behind TriStar Pictures' film 'Jerry Maquire.' With a life mission to empower over 1 billion people to be happy, you'll learn why business is simply another word for helping others. In this episode, we cover: 📣 How success starts with you and c...

David Meltzer on Making Money, Helping People, & Having Fun

January 26, 2021 02:04 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

You'd think being an author, speaker, and entrepreneur would be tiring. You'd think wrong. Kendra gets the rare opportunity to sit down with David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and former CEO of the renowned sports agency inspiration behind TriStar Pictures' Jerry Maquire. With a life mission to empower over 1 billion people to be happy, you'll learn why business is simply another word for helping others.

Here's What 30 Years and $35B in Real Estate Loans Taught Me

January 05, 2021 01:58 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

After joining CIVIC Financial Services in 2017, very special guest William J. Tessar proved he could scale organizations to new heights. His industry knowledge and people-first philosophy have gained him countless awards. Kendra has 1 hour with him at the mic. What can we learn from Glassdoor Top CEO, HousingWire Vanguard Award winner, and #3 ranking for The Top 50 Best Companies to Work For? Listen to 60 minutes of William J. Tessar's uncanny ability to boil down strategies for growth, a...

CIVIC President William J. Tessar on his 30 Years in the Real Estate Loan Industry and Achieving the $35 Billion Production Mindset

January 05, 2021 01:58 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

After joining CIVIC Financial Services in 2017, very special guest William J. Tessar proved he could scale organizations to new heights.   His industry knowledge and people-first philosophy have gained him countless awards. Kendra has 1 hour with him at the mic. What can we learn from Glassdoor Top CEO, HousingWire Vanguard Award winner, and #3 ranking for The Top 50 Best Companies to Work For? Listen to 60 minutes of William J. Tessar's uncanny ability to boil down strategies for growth, a...

Rommel Report Episode 9: William Tessar of Civic Financial Services

January 05, 2021 01:58 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill at the fabulous Scholb Brewery to discuss all things success: both in your personal and business lives.  His industry knowledge and people-first philosophy have resulted in several personal and company awards including: Glassdoor Top CEO, HousingWire Vanguard Award, No. 3 ranking for The Top 50 Best Companies to Work For by Mortgage Executive Magazine, No. 9 ranking for Best Workplaces in Financial & Insurance by Fortune Magazine, and Best Mediu...

Interior Designer Darcy Kempton Gives Home Flippers Secrets to an Interior Look that Sells

October 21, 2020 00:26 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Do Real Estate Investors Need Interior Designers? In San Diego the Answer is: Yes.   Have you ever toured a property so ugly that you cannot envision ever renovating it into a stunning space? HGTV-featured, San Diego interior designer Darcy Kempton is here to teach us how. Armed with her unmatched talent for transforming spaces, the founder of Simply Stunning Spaces (IG: @simply.stunning.spaces) shows investors the right way to create a home that looks and feels right. In this episode, we c...

Do Real Estate Investors Need Interior Designers?

October 21, 2020 00:26 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Do Real Estate Investors Need Interior Designers? In San Diego the Answer is: Yes. Have you ever toured a property so ugly that you cannot envision ever renovating it into a stunning space? HGTV-featured, San Diego interior designer Darcy Kempton is here to teach us how. Armed with her unmatched talent for transforming spaces, the founder of Simply Stunning Spaces shows investors the right way to create a home that looks and feels right. www.SimplyStunningSpaces.com IG: @simply.stunni...

Rommel Report Episode 8: Darcy Kempton of Simply Stunning Spaces

October 21, 2020 00:26 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

I had the pleasure of meeting with Darcy Kempton at her design studio, Simply Stunning Spaces. As seen oh HGTV, Darcy has an incredible eye for design and an unmatched talent for transforming spaces. Founded by Principal Designer, Darcy Kempton in 2010, Simply Stunning Spaces was built on a foundation of creativity, design expertise and a genuine desire to help people. Believing everyone deserves to have a home that looks good and feels good, we strive to make this possible for everyone wh...

ICU Nurse ➡️ Business Owner: Jennifer LaBanca Boosts Hydration and Profits

October 19, 2020 21:57 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

There's a link between what you put into your body and what you get out of it. There's also a link between your technical skill and leveraging it into an actual profitable business. Learn how 10-year nursing veteran, entrepreneur, and bikini competitor Jennifer LaBanca is optimizing both those links. She turned her nursing skills into a profitable business, and now she shares how.

Rommel Report Episode 7: Jennifer LaBanca of Boost Hydration

October 19, 2020 21:57 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Jennifer LaBanca. This was no ordinary interview! To keep the questions spicy, we challenge ourselves to a sushi roll challenge: as the surprise rolls kept coming, the spicier the tasting got!  Jen is the co-owner and CNO at Boost Hydration. She has over a decade of experience in nursing and formerly worked full time in the Critical Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital.

Boost Hydration's Jennifer LaBanca Reveals the Secret to Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship

October 19, 2020 21:57 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

There's a link between what you put into your body and what you get out of it. There's also a link between your technical skill and leveraging it into an actual profitable business. Learn how 10-year nursing veteran, entrepreneur, and bikini competitor Jennifer LaBanca is optimizing these links with her business Boost Hydration in Newport Beach, CA. She turned her nursing skills into a profitable business, and now she shares how. In this episode, we cover: 📣 Managing business, family, and ...

Iconic Headshot Photographer Tony Taafe Shares the Secrets Behind a Perfect Headshot and Why it Matters

September 25, 2020 23:56 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

If you have any sort of personal brand presence online, your customers will meet you way before you meet them. Like window shoppers on a city street, your headshot offers an expectation of what it's like doing business with you. After taking 10,000 headshots, Tony Taafe, owner of Tony Taafe Studio, shares how any professional can have a great headshot, and why it matters. In this episode, we cover: 📣 The importance of your brand reflecting who you are. 📣 How to price your services and nego...

Branding 101: Why Your Professional Headshot Matters

September 25, 2020 23:56 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

If you have any sort of personal brand presence online, your customers will meet you way before you meet them. Like window shoppers on a city street, your headshot offers an expectation of what it's like doing business with you. After taking 10,000 headshots, Tony Taafe shares how any professional can have a great headshot, and why it matters.

Rommel Report Episode 6: Tony Taafe Photography

September 25, 2020 23:56 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

I got the wonderful opportunity to meet Tony Taafe of Tony Taafe Photography. Tony is an acclaimed photographer and small business owner; in my conversation with him, I especially wanted to learn about his proud brainchild, Headshot Booker’s powerful “10,000 Headshots” initiative. Headshot Booker is a worldwide headshot photographer agency Co-Founded by Tony. 10,000 Headshots is an annual initiative carried out across all 50 US States to help 10,000 unemployed Americans put their best foot f...

Shaun Lane of PJ Printers Talks the Importance of Carrying on the Family Business and How Hard Work Will Always Produce Results

July 27, 2020 00:50 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Ever-aware of her search for more and better mentors, Kendra stops in for a workout with Shaun Lane of PJ Printers. Literally during a squat challenge, these two dedicated athletes riff about why some business owners are hesitant to take on mentors and what it means to scale a family business into the next generation. In this episode, we cover: 📣 Taking inspiration from his father's work ethic to show integrity as a leader and move the family business forward for the next generation.  📣 Ho...

Rommel Report Episode 5: PJ Printers

July 27, 2020 00:50 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

Today I’m meeting up with my pal Shaun Lane of PJ Printers here at the beautiful Yorba Regional Park. Shaun and I go way back and he’s helped me boost my business by giving me some great marketing tips. That was then and this is now and I’m due for an update in this ever-changing market. And just so I can keep him on his toes, we’re going to be doing workout challenges along the way guaranteeing that you will get the real, unfiltered answers on how to elevate your business and network.

Are Family Businesses Destined to Fail?

July 27, 2020 00:50 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

Ever-aware of her search for more and better mentors, Kendra stops in for a workout with Shaun Lane of PJ Printers. Literally during a squat challenge, these two dedicated athletes riff about why some business owners are hesitant to take on mentors and what it means to scale a family business into the next generation.

MAXA's James Wong Chats About How to Keep Branding Fresh, Stand Out from the Crowd and Have it Work for You

July 27, 2020 00:47 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Owner of a LA-based real estate branding and marketing firm MAXA, James Wong joins us. He's been providing white-label solutions to agents and teams for almost 10 years. He knows all teams share exactly the same branding problems, and he shares what it takes to sustain your real estate team. In this episode, we cover: 📣 The importance of brand consistency.  📣 Understanding your brand and the target audience is the key to marketing success.  📣 Who is on your wishlist of people to work with?...

Why ALL Real Estate Teams FAIL at Branding (& How to Fix it!)

July 27, 2020 00:47 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

Owner of a LA-based real estate branding and marketing firm MAXA, James Wong joins us. He's been providing white-label solutions to agents and teams for almost 10 years. He knows all teams share exactly the same branding problems, and he shares what it takes to sustain your real estate team.

Rommel Report Episode 4: MAXA Designs

July 27, 2020 00:47 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I am excited to introduce you to James Wong of MAXA Design! James has had the privilege to create brands throughout the world: distinctively different brands with the United Nations, Fisker Automotive, the past VP of Product Marketing at Facebook, publicly traded companies, billion dollar sales organizations, influencers, tech start-ups, and 500 other business leaders and creative entrepreneurs in the last 8 years.

Rommel Report Episode 3: OC Real Estate Inc.

July 27, 2020 00:44 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I am excited to introduce you to Eric Engelbert of Orange County Real Estate Inc. Raised in California, Eric started his real estate career at the age of 17 working for a custom home builder. Not afraid to get his hands dirty, he dug footings, poured concrete, worked on framing and electrical wiring. On the job site, he discovered he had an eye for the small details and finishing touches. Eric has expansive knowledge in the real estate market. His client...

Eric Engelbert: from Pro Golf Failure to Orange County Mega-broker

July 27, 2020 00:44 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

"'Failure?' I'm honestly more afraid of success." Failure is a scary word. But for Eric Engelbert, it's embraced like a friend. Broker at OC Real Estate Inc., Eric shares how he used failure to launch out of (and back into) real estate. From him we learn how NOT to scale, and why turning traditional brokerage models on their heads ends up good for everyone. www.OCRealEstateInc.com

Eric Engelbert Chats About His Journey from Pro Golfer to Orange County Broker and the Lessons Learned Along the Way

July 27, 2020 00:44 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Failure is a scary word, but for Eric Engelbert, it's embraced like a friend. Broker at OC Real Estate Inc., Eric shares how he used failure to launch out of (and back into) real estate. From him we learn how NOT to scale, and why turning traditional brokerage models on their heads ends up good for everyone. In this episode, we cover: 📣 How do you build a business that lasts?  📣 The personal connection between a broker and client is critical to your business success.  📣 Connecting with you...

Rommel Report Episode 2: SC Designs

July 27, 2020 00:41 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MB

On this episode of the Rommel Report, I am excited to introduce you to Steve Cederquist of Steve Cederquist Designs! As a contractor, designer, actor, and creator, Steve's motto is "bring me a disaster and watch me transform it." From color trends & what's timeless to working with smaller spaces & advice for buying an investment property without breaking the bank, Steve is a wealth of knowledge.