The Invested Fathers

Jonny Gamet joins the show to discuss his journey of balancing a demanding career in media, ministry, and personal life. Jonny reflects on his deep passion for sports and broadcasting, his tenure at Bob Jones University, and his transition to working at Heard Media. He explores the challenges and successes of managing multiple responsibilities, including his role as a student and family pastor, and the impact of career demands on f...

In this episode, Kenny reflects on his recent Mother's Day celebrations before diving into a detailed analysis of his latest real estate deals. He shares insights into his decision-making process, deal structures, and the financial outcomes of three specific projects: 'Beverly Road', 'Broad Vista', and a 12-month seller-financing fix and flip. Kenny offers practical advice for aspiring real estate investors...

Kenny shares his personal experiences and effective strategies for buying homes, leveraging private money lenders, and investing in real estate. He details different ways he has successfully purchased properties, including direct neighborhood outreach and utilizing his wife’s keen neighborhood insights. Kenny also recounts his journey with hard and private money lending, his biggest deal ever, and the importance of diversification,...

In this episode, Logan Freeman (aka Mr. Kansas City) recounts his transformative journey from being an NFL player to becoming a highly successful real estate investor and a devoted father. Logan discusses the importance of breaking free from past thought patterns and focusing on the future, with a strong emphasis on intention and daily routines to train the subconscious mind. He also highlights the significant influence fathers hav...

Cam Lawson shares his journey from high school sports star to landscaping, moving to Nashville, working in nonprofits, and ultimately achieving his PhD in Strategic Communication with a focus on social media's impact. Cam reflects on the importance of presence and intentionality as a father, balancing work and personal life, and the value of maintaining curiosity and empathy in a digitally polarized world. He also offers actio...

What's your strategy for raising resilient children through every stage of life, from toddlers to young adults? Today's episode, we will be emphasizing the importance of intentional fatherhood, covering the formative years (0-7), emphasizing presence and core identity; the confidence years (8-14), focusing on praising effort over outcomes; and the launch years (15-22), guiding children towards independence and responsibil...

Peter Schvetz, entrepreneur and real estate investor, discusses his dynamic career journey with Kenny. Peter recounts his transition from a traditional banking career to real estate investments, culminating in the founding of his container company, Liberty Containers. He shares how his experience in banking laid the foundation for his real estate ventures, the ups and downs of flipping houses, and how a serious accident led to a re...

Kenny challenges the belief that scaling up always means achieving more in terms of units, clients, employees, and revenue. He questions this notion by sharing personal experiences and examples from other investors, emphasizing that real success should be measured by freedom, peace, and presence rather than mere numerical growth. Doesn't burnout and frustration come with rapid scaling, and advocates for a more value-driven app...

Vaughn Bethell discusses his 15-year career in the fitness industry, during which he built a successful business from 23 to over 350 clients before stepping away from it all in 2016. Overwhelmed by the physical, mental, and emotional toll, Vaughn transitioned to real estate and committed to putting his family first. He shares insights on personal development, the importance of self-care, and the value of intentional fatherhood. Vau...

Kenny reflects on financial stability and shares his journey with home renovations and the challenges faced by contractors. He introduces Robert Kiyosaki's book, 'Cashflow Quadrant,' which he credits for transforming his mindset about money and time. Kenny aims to offer practical advice to help listeners break out of the grind of trading time for money, discussing the four quadrants—Employee, Self-Employed, Business ...

Zach Sprunger discusses his journey as a State Farm agency owner in Greer, South Carolina, since 2020. Early expectations and the mindset he had going into the business were not actual reality. He shares insights on reinvesting in his business, facing and overcoming obstacles, and the importance of leaning into support systems. Zach also delves into lessons learned from partnering with larger brands and the significance of communit...

What are lessons and themes you come back to time and time again in your entertainment choices? 

Kenny reflects on the timeless lessons from a movie and a book he has really enjoyed, respectively 'About Time' and 'Ready Player One'. 

The episode concludes with practical advice for real estate investors on the value of teamwork, patience, and focusing on gradual progress over perfection.

00:00 Introduction...

Brian Baniqued is a seasoned real estate investor and developer. Brian shares insights into his illustrious real estate career which began in 1991, including his strategic prowess in multifamily properties and the importance of cash flow and investment management. Brian also delves into personal stories, detailing his journey moving from the Philippines to California at an early age, the significance of family, and balancing work w...

Kenny reflects on his Christian upbringing and eventual deepening faith journey. Despite growing up in a Christian home, he realized that his early faith was more focused on rule-following than a genuine relationship with Jesus. This changed during college, where authentic experiences and meaningful interactions with fellow believers led him to a true spiritual awakening and relationship with Jesus. 

Kenny opens up about how his fai...

Kenny discusses how three individuals transformed their financial futures through passive real estate investing. The first case study features a busy physician who regained his time and reduced his workload through real estate syndications. The second case study focuses on a seasoned stock market investor who diversified into real estate to achieve higher returns and less volatility. The final case study explores a business owner w...

Kenny discusses the challenges and breakthroughs he has encountered with Realtors and Financial Advisors in the realm of capital raising and real estate syndication. He shares recent success stories of transforming these professionals from competitors to collaborators, providing them with insights into syndication. Kenny also announces his upcoming webinar on finding the right team to invest with, emphasizing the importance of trus...

Michael LaManna shares his rich life journey—from growing up in an Italian family in the Bronx, struggling through school, and playing competitive soccer, to finding success in Silicon Valley and balancing family life. 

As a business leader, Michael has helped companies grow from $125 million to $750 million, worked with industry giants like Cisco and General Dynamics, and built businesses with lasting impact. But his biggest lesson...

Justin Almas joins the conversation to discuss the journey of career transitions and deep involvement in parenting. Justin shares memories from college years, his extensive background in ministry, and his recent transition to executive coaching focused on leaders and teams in transition. He offers insights into his personal and professional journey, including the sabbatical period he took to reevaluate his career path. Justin also ...

TJ Breil joins the show to share his remarkable career journey from working in the mortgage industry to becoming a celebrated content creator known as The Lawn Dad. TJ discusses the challenges and triumphs he's faced, including his first tumultuous real estate investment in an Airbnb property in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He opens up about the toxic relationships with real estate agents that ultimately pushed him to leave the mort...