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Contractor and business owner Collin Potter returns to share his perspective on scaling a remodeling business, helping homeowners avoid costly mistakes, and how his “Always Forward” philosophy shapes both work and life.

In this conversation, we cover:

Why scaling a business at the right pace matters

The biggest home maintenance issues homeowners overlook

How to navigate insurance claims without losing money

The rise of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and what they mean for families

Lessons Collin has learned as an entrepreneur in the trades

Whether you’re a homeowner looking for remodeling advice or someone curious about the future of housing, this episode delivers practical insights and stories from the field.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome back with Collin Potter
00:08 – The struggle of scaling a business the right way
01:00 – Training challenges and SOPs in construction
02:16 – Role of social media in scaling and branding
05:09 – Homeowners finding contractors through content
05:34 – Full rundown of remodeling services offered
06:13 – The hidden risks of gutters & mulch
08:13 – Common homeowner issues with water damage
11:06 – Biggest mistakes with insurance claims
13:11 – Replacement cost vs. actual cash value explained
15:27 – Rebuilding older homes: modern vs. vintage
18:20 – Turning stressful claims into homeowner wins
20:16 – Why homeowners wait too long to call contractors
23:16 – What is an ADU? The rise of accessory dwellings
26:42 – ADUs as a solution for family care & rental income
29:26 – Remodeling vs. building an ADU
30:24 – The “Always Forward” mindset in life & business
32:22 – Roof age, insurance, and shrinking coverage windows
35:46 – Affordability challenges for today’s homeowners
36:46 – Navigating messy projects with mindset
38:12 – Deductibles, claims, and when to pay out of pocket
41:09 – Building trust through relationships with clients
43:12 – Humanizing your brand on social media
44:01 – The value of showing all levels of work
44:13 – One thing every homeowner should check this week
45:20 – First conversation to have with your contractor
45:48 – Advice for overwhelmed homeowners starting remodels
46:12 – Toughest lesson as an entrepreneur
46:46 – What Collin wants clients to know about his business
47:27 – What sets Collin and his crew apart
48:24 – Where to find Collin online

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What happens when you chase money, status, and validation — and realize none of it brings true happiness?

In this episode of The Open Exchange, I sit down with Christian Coronado, who left Peru with nothing and built his own creative agency in the U.S. He opens up about the red pill mindset, losing himself in ego, and rediscovering faith, gratitude, and what really matters.

This conversation covers:

• Why making $50K in a month didn’t make him happy
• The immigrant hustle — from walking everywhere to running a company
• Red pill culture, ego, and the cost of chasing validation
• How faith and gratitude reshaped his definition of success
• The real meaning of providing for family and community

⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Viral Hook: “There’s no reason to abuse… let alone kids.”
02:30 – Politics, faith, and the Epstein list
07:40 – The immigrant hustle: starting from zero
13:00 – Red pill culture, ego, and relationships
18:45 – Realizing “I wasn’t the good guy”
22:57 – Money ≠ Happiness: chasing $50K months
30:00 – Building a creative agency from Sears to CEO
38:30 – Mentors, lessons, and tough business calls
46:20 – Gratitude, community, and fatherhood
52:00 – The truth about money and time
57:00 – Staying grounded as an immigrant entrepreneur
01:01:00 – Closing thoughts + where to find Christian

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I’m attempting to build a $1,000,000 business in 12 months—from $0—and I’m documenting every step: wins, losses, and the boring middle most people never show.

What to expect each week:

Conversations with business owners to find real problems (time, visibility, sales, confidence)

Small experiments to solve them (offers, content systems, sales plays)

Honest results + lessons you can copy

Chapters:
00:00 I’m building $1M in 12 months (from $0)
00:27 Learning in public (yes, using AI/tools)
01:16 Why me: 15–20 yrs sales + 78 episodes
02:13 The $1M math: $83k/mo, $2.7k/day, 200×$5k
03:34 Core edge: know–like–trust (sales as a service)
04:47 The plan: talk to owners, find patterns, test fixes
05:18 Real life constraints (family, job, time)
07:14 Prospecting truth: 30-day effort → 90-day payoff
08:30 Vision: programs, memberships, authority engine
11:41 Imposter feelings (doing it anyway)


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Imagine walking away from a career in law enforcement, undercover drug work, and FBI task force investigations to start over in real estate. In this episode, I sit down with retired Detective Jay Calouro, who shares how one ultimatum changed his life. From chasing criminals to building his own brokerage, Jay’s story is about risk, resilience, and betting on yourself.

Chapters
00:00 Cold Open – “Promotion or Else”
00:20 Introduction to Jay Calouro
02:00 Why Law Enforcement?
05:00 Working Narcotics & FBI Task Force
07:00 The Ultimatum: Promotion or Walk Away
10:45 The “Last At-Bat” Moment
14:00 Hard Conversations with Family
16:30 Discovering Rich Dad Poor Dad
20:00 From Arrests to Sales: Real Estate Parallels
24:00 Why Drug Dealers Were More Honest Than Realtors
28:00 Early Struggles in Real Estate
31:00 Working On vs. In the Business
33:30 The Mental Toll of Law Enforcement
39:00 Creating Drawbridge Realty
43:00 Transformation & Second Chances
48:00 Final Thoughts + Where to Find Jay

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Instagram: @DrawbridgeRealtyLLC
Facebook: Drawbridge Realty

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Drew Rossi went from closing out a college championship game to chasing his dream in independent baseball, to becoming the bullpen catcher for the Washington Nationals. In this conversation, Drew opens up about the mindset that kept him going through setbacks, the lessons baseball teaches about life, and how he found his place in the big leagues without ever stepping into the batter’s box as a player.

We talk about resilience, growth, learning to value the process over the outcome, and finding purpose beyond the uniform. Whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or someone navigating a career pivot, this episode delivers powerful takeaways about staying ready and embracing the unconventional path.

Listen in for stories of:

Closing out a championship with the game on the line

Grinding through independent ball and scouting

The moment he got the call to join an MLB team

How failure can fuel your biggest breakthroughs

Chapters:
00:00 – Opening memories: College championship game
02:00 – Mindset in big moments
05:05 – Lessons baseball teaches about life
09:07 – Detaching from outcomes & loving the process
10:30 – Journey through independent baseball
12:40 – Signing with the Washington Nationals
16:19 – Transitioning from playing to coaching
21:09 – Lessons in humility & growth
28:35 – Striving for excellence every day
31:11 – Learning to throw left-handed to add value
33:15 – Loving what you do & believing you can
34:45 – Moving into the MLB bullpen catcher role
40:14 – The importance of mentorship in baseball
45:05 – How faith shapes the journey



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Episode 75 of The Open Exchange with Paul Martinez is more than a milestone — it’s a turning point in my life. I share how podcasting reignited my faith in Christ, the unexpected role a conversation (and even AI) played in that journey, and why Isaiah 53 became a cornerstone for my belief.

This is a raw reflection on doubt, redemption, grace over works, and the lessons learned from 75 episodes. Whether you’re a podcaster, a seeker, or someone wrestling with faith, this episode offers real talk, scripture, and encouragement to keep going.

📌 In this episode:

• How podcasting pushed me out of my comfort zone
• The moment I realized my faith was real
• Why King David’s story changes how we see grace
• The prophecy that solidified my belief in Christ
• How to plant seeds of faith in others
• Lessons from 75 episodes of creating and learning

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Why I Took a Break
01:06 – Reflecting on 75 Episodes
02:25 – Learning Podcasting from Scratch
05:18 – From “Your Platform” to “The Open Exchange”
07:14 – My Faith Turning Point
08:28 – Going to the Gospels
09:53 – Conversation with God
12:23 – Salvation by Grace, Not Works
14:57 – AI as a Faith Tool
15:54 – Isaiah 53 & the Crucifixion Prophecy
18:18 – Why God Chooses Sinners
19:14 – God’s Grace Is Greater Than Our Sin
20:06 – Seeds of Faith Analogy
21:21 – Asking AI if It Would Believe in God
24:13 – The Unique Offer of Jesus Christ
27:11 – Why Jesus Over Other Religions
29:12 – The Wages of Sin and the Cross
30:34 – Historical & Prophetic Proof of Jesus
33:05 – Gratitude, Future Plans & Closing Thoughts

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Former athlete turned pastor Sam Gonzalez unpacks what it really means to surrender your life to God. From growing up in a broken household to placing identity in sports, Sam shares how faith became real — not just a routine.

✝️ Topics We Cover:

Finding identity beyond sports and statistics

The difference between belief and surrender

Healing father wounds through Christ

Wrestling with God (Genesis 32)

What 1 Corinthians 9 says about discipline and faith

Being forgiven even when you feel unworthy

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Sam Gonzales
01:00 – Childhood, Faith, and a Divided Household
03:00 – Belief vs. Surrender to God
06:00 – First Encounter with the Holy Spirit
10:00 – Identity Crisis After Injury
13:00 – The Church Conference That Changed Everything
16:00 – Wrestling with Past, Forgiveness, and Identity
21:00 – Finding Peace Beyond Performance
24:00 – The High School Hockey Game That Changed Everything
30:00 – Dealing with Anger and Healing from Family Wounds
34:00 – The Power of Forgiveness in Christ
38:00 – Hebrews 10:14 and the Weight of Grace
41:00 – Why Church Isn't a Building — It’s the Relationship
45:00 – Genesis 32 & 1 Corinthians 9 Explained
48:00 – The Purpose Behind Kingdom Athletes Podcast
52:00 – Final Message to Anyone Struggling with Identity

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📺 YouTube — @TheKingdomAthletes
📸 Instagram — @thekingdomathletes
🎵 TikTok — @thekingdomathletes


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In this episode, filmmaker and business owner Brian Kuenn joins Paul Martinez for an open exchange about faith, fatherhood, and finding purpose in chaos. From Best Buy coworkers to family men and creators, the two reconnect to explore questions many men are silently asking:

Why do we drift from faith?
Can success and spirituality coexist?
How do we lead our families when we feel lost ourselves?

Brian shares how he balances business, belief, and burnout as a new father while running Kuenn Productions with his wife. Paul opens up about spiritual doubt, judgment, and his journey back to clarity.

🎧 Topics Include:

The “drifter” mindset from Outwitting the Devil

The role of distractions in spiritual life

How men lead (or get lost) in fatherhood and business

Breaking down storytelling and film structure

Daily habits that keep you spiritually and mentally grounded

0:00 - Reconnecting & Old Best Buy Days
3:05 - Why So Many People Drift from Faith
7:30 - Idolatry, Distractions & The Phone in Our Pocket
13:50 - Paul’s Dream of Walking on Water
18:00 - The Tension Between Obedience & Enjoyment
21:10 - Hypocrisy in Modern Christianity
26:20 - David’s Story & Grace in the Bible
30:00 - Faith, Chaos, and Fatherhood
35:00 - Study Bibles, YouTube Sermons & The Bible Project
38:30 - Building a Business with Your Spouse
43:00 - Turning Hobby into Career: Short Films & Cinematics
46:30 - Storytelling 101: Conflict, Action, Resolution
49:00 - Final Reflections on Faith, Creativity & Growth

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Website: https://www.kuennphotovideo.com/


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