• 2026 Market Sentiment: Why even billionaires can’t predict the future — and how to bulletproof yourself no matter what happens
• Creative Real Estate 101: Chris breaks down real estate on your terms in the clearest way you’ve ever heard
• The Real Deal Questions: The three must-ask questions he uses to uncover real seller motivation and create win-win deals
• Why Creative Strategies Thrive in Uncertain Times: From tired landlords to buyers locked out of traditional financing
• The Success Formula: Why plans outperform goals, and what agents/investors often get wrong about “results”
• How to Become the Authority in Your Market: Books, podcasts, consistency, and the long game
• Family Business Insights: How Chris built a thriving multi-generational real estate company — without forcing roles
• 2026 Growth Priorities: What Chris and his team are focusing on this year, and why it matters for agents and investors everywhere

This episode of The Real Deal started as a casual business conversation—and quickly turned into a gold mine of insight.

Asher sat down with architect Nicholas Tsontakis of Dwell Boldly, and what was supposed to be a simple chat about architecture became a real-world breakdown of what actually matters when you’re thinking about land, custom builds, or complex remodels.

No fluff. Just the kind of things people wish they knew before they buy.

We talked through things like:

• What can make or break a land purchase before you ever close (yes… easements and utilities matter more than you think)

• The real difference between working with an architect vs. a draftsman—and when each makes sense

• Why hillside, Paradise Valley, and Arcadia projects are in a category of their own

• How the right team turns “this might be impossible” into a real plan

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I love the idea… I just don’t know where to start,” this conversation will meet you right there.

🎧 Listen in—and if land or a custom build is on your radar, let’s talk.

Today, I’m sitting down with Stuart Babcock, owner of Complete Pest Management. But this conversation isn’t just about termites, rodents, or scorpions, it’s about leadership, transparency, and building a business with integrity.

Stuart’s journey is anything but ordinary: from firefighter to high school teacher, to police officer, and now leading one of the most respected pest control companies in Arizona. His philosophy? Treat people the way you’d want your family treated. That approach has shaped every role he’s taken on and is at the core of his business today.

In this episode, we cover:

Why small details make or break a business.

The power of servant leadership and leading from the field.

How Complete Pest Management became the go-to authority for termites, rodents, weeds, and more.

Stuart’s best advice for business owners: don’t sweat the small stuff—but never ignore the small details.

Why proactive prevention beats reactive fixes every time (in pest control and in business).

Whether you’re a homeowner, entrepreneur, or just someone who appreciates real conversations with real leaders, Stuart’s story will inspire you to build with purpose, integrity, and care.