Pods & Property is a monthly segment where real estate meets podcasting, hosted by Pod Savvy Guide and Realtor Todd Porter. Each episode breaks down what’s actually happening in the local Utah real estate market using real data, real experience, and zero hype, then closes with an honest take on where podcasting is headed next. From buyer and seller behavior to market conditions, content trends, and the future of audio, this series is designed for Realtors, business owners, and curious listeners who want clarity, context, and conversations that go deeper than the headlines.

What if your rock bottom wasn’t the end of your story, but the beginning of the most productive season of your life? The most surprising part of this transcript is how fast Joe “Chef Giuseppe” Gallagher Jr.’s turnaround happened: jail in January 2024, and his first spaghetti sauce sale June 1 after walking into a Piggly Wiggly with one jar and zero “perfect plan.” What hit even harder was his honesty that forgiving himself was harder than getting sober, and that real change didn’t start until his family set firm boundaries, he stopped chasing the “how,” and started owning the “what and why” (plus that “moral inventory” moment…wow).

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• From Bars to Jars Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bars-Jars-Saucy-Redemption-Story-ebook/dp/B0F4RQ31WZ/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=188091779922&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tCI8gLjS_HQ1E4uYuqX6_XED2Jx1qs2aQmUEU2W-EW1ByjI9-Ub7s0YMRWGZdodrDGIQVC0W0EVJyyGHMlj25VuBtQF9tf_jVlfqUrYAbzs.It8_YsPZFqEMEdn7aUpNq6Q1FhcIA2aSByWr75i1RTc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779669556224&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1026991&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=14098368082365894448--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14098368082365894448&hvtargid=kwd-2441051125903&hydadcr=22536_13730665_8233&keywords=from+bars+to+jars&mcid=c97d818bf40e36bb85cda2a813dc145b&qid=1765902075&sr=8-1

• Low Country Lunatics Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4plyRJPJm9FJ2t3wumggnD

At some point, success stops being about effort and starts being about honesty. In this episode, Misty Cabaniss, a Florida-based Realtor with nearly 25 years of experience in real estate and construction and an agent with eXp Realty in Florida. Misty shares how real estate became a mirror for deeper patterns around money, identity, and self-worth, shaped by years of living in survival mode. She opens up about why integrity became a non-negotiable even when it cost her financially, and how doing the inner work mindset, alignment, and nervous system awareness transformed the way she approaches both business and life. This conversation goes far beyond real estate and into what it really takes to break cycles and build something sustainable.Connect With Misty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtorthatjeeps/ Instagram
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MistyCabanissRealtor

What if the real risk in business isn’t failure but staying comfortable for too long? In this episode, we sit down with power couple Brandon and Michelle Barber to unpack what happens when certainty disappears, systems collapse, and entrepreneurs are forced to pivot or be left behind.

For more than 25 years, they’ve coached over one million people, created 100+ courses, generated $10M+ in revenue, and led hundreds of live events. But when COVID erased their entire in-person business model overnight, they had to confront a hard truth no system lasts forever.

In this conversation, Brandon and Michelle share the behind-the-scenes reality of rebuilding from scratch. They talk about surviving business plateaus, pivoting from live events to virtual programs, shrinking overhead without shrinking impact, and why adaptability is now a non-negotiable skill for entrepreneurs.

They also dive into what it’s like building a business as a married couple, the importance of masculine and feminine balance in leadership, and why creating courses isn’t just about income it’s about legacy. From automating evergreen programs to teaching others how to package their knowledge, they explain why they believe there’s a course inside everyone.

This episode is for entrepreneurs who feel stretched, stuck, or quietly wondering if there’s another way. It’s a reminder that discomfort often precedes clarity and that freedom is built through contribution, not comfort.

Links & Resources

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonbarbercoaching/?hl=en

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonbarbercoaching

What happens when the career you spent decades building disappears and you’re forced to answer the question most of us avoid: who am I without my job title? In this episode, Karen Maria Alston shares how 2025 unraveled the plan she thought she had, and how that disruption pushed her into an unexpected new world: AI. What started as curiosity turned into full immersion, with Karen earning AI certifications, stepping into fellowships, and focusing on AI safety and governance, a space she didn’t even know existed a year earlier. Together, we dig into what’s coming fast (and quietly): teens turning to AI for social guidance, the lack of guardrails around adult content and synthetic relationships, deepfakes and misinformation at scale, and the bigger race toward AGI and what it could cost society along the way. We also talk about the hopeful side for business owners, how AI can become a true business partner for marketing and operations, why in-person community is about to matter more than ever, and why Karen’s challenge for 2026 is simple and powerful: have 100 coffee conversations, because the human factor is about to become the real differentiator.

Website: https://www.karenalston.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmariaalston/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmariaalston instagram.com

Nancy Benet went from five failed businesses, a divorce, four young kids, and $650,000 in debt to building one of Florida’s most respected accounting firms, Fix It Accounting. In this episode, Nancy shares the moment her business deal collapsed, the recession hit, her unemployment ran out and how declaring “I will make this work” changed everything. She reveals how she built her firm by serving people with federal tax liens, the faith-based manifestation framework that helped her rebuild her life, and the powerful baby-step strategy that carried her from survival to abundance. Nancy also opens up about mentoring entrepreneurs through Success Your Way, raising resilient kids while rebuilding her own future, and why every setback became a blessing that shaped her success. This is a masterclass in grit, clarity, faith, and freedom.Fix It Accounting Website: https://www.fixitaccounting.com/

Success Your Way Website: https://www.successyourway.com/

In this December episode of Pods & Properties, Steph Shoell breaks down what’s happening in podcasting and digital media while Todd Porter, real estate expert, shares what buyers and sellers need to know heading into 2026. They cover the National Association of Realtors’ updated forecast showing a projected increase in home sales, why interest rates around 6 percent could unlock inventory, and how builder incentives are creating rare negotiation opportunities. On the media side, Steph explains TikTok’s partnership with iHeartMedia to launch a podcast network, what Buzzsprout’s latest stats reveal about podcast growth, and why “done is better than perfect” still matters for creators and business owners. The conversation also dives into Elon Musk’s entry into the tiny-home space and what that could mean for affordable housing. This episode is about momentum, strategy, and making informed moves in both real estate and content creation as 2026 approaches.

Before Babar Arshadever launched a company, wrote a check, or mentored a founder, two things guided him: hunger and honesty. In this episode, Babar shares how those values shaped every pivot of his life from selling pharmacy franchises at 21 to stepping into entrepreneurship, making bold decisions that cost him money, and staying anchored to the roots that define him.

He talks about the culture of human connection he grew up with, what surprised him most when he came to the U.S., and how surrounding himself with “abnormal people” made entrepreneurship feel less risky and more natural. Babar opens up about the startups that failed, the ones that worked, and why he actually looks forward to what failure will teach him. He also explains his belief in divine timing, giving back 10%, and why most young entrepreneurs don’t need capit they need consistency, community, and someone who believes in them enough to hold them accountable.

Connect with Babar Arshad

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildwithbabar/

Instagram:

Website:
https://www.youtube.com/@buildwithbabar