Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:32 - From $40K to $300K: The "Burn Your Boats" Moment That Changed Everything 12:45 - Building a 175-Transaction Real Estate Team Without Sacrificing Family Time 18:20 - Why Justin Chose to Partner with Omada Real Estate as an Independent Broker 24:15 - The Power of Leverage: Coaching vs Systems vs Going Solo 29:30 - Two Pieces of Advice: Find a Mentor and Burn Your Boats 📋 In this podcast, we discuss real estate team building, work-life balance in real estate, the burn your boats mentality, independent broker partnerships, real estate coaching versus brokerage systems, video marketing innovation in real estate since 2009, and scaling from solo agent to team leader. Justin Critchfield, owner of Omada Real Estate and the original "Real Deal," shares his 20-year journey from making $40,000 as a 21-year-old agent to building a team closing 175 transactions annually, why he became Omada's first independent broker partner, and how to reverse engineer your dream life while maintaining family priorities. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Real Estate Journey: Innovation and Team Building: https://youtube.com/shorts/5L1NmS5jlgQ Residual Income After Retirement: https://youtube.com/shorts/JtqGkKT3TLk Retire at 40: Reverse Engineering Your Goals: https://youtube.com/shorts/iQseyt9JR_I 🔗 Connect with Justin Critchfield: Instagram: @realdealutah Facebook: Justin Critchfield Omada Real Estate 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Facebook: Russell Faucette Instagram: Russell Faucette #RealEstateTeam #BurnYourBoats #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateBroker #teambuilding ℹ️ About Russell Faucette Podcast: Russell Faucette sits down with top real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to uncover the strategies, mindsets, and systems that drive success in real estate and beyond. From solo agents to brokerage owners, we explore what it takes to build a thriving business without sacrificing what matters most. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

What does it take to go from working power lines 24/7 to closing 60+ real estate transactions per year while raising five kids? Jeremy Martin, co-founder of Omada Real Estate, shares his incredible journey from construction lineman to successful real estate investor, team leader, and business owner. In this raw conversation with business partner Russell Faucette, Jeremy reveals the sacrifices, mindset shifts, and "big or broke" mentality that transformed his life—and why he believes surrounding yourself with talented people is the secret to massive success. ✅ Working 600+ overtime hours per year while building a part-time real estate business ✅ How Jeremy closed 9 transactions his first year while working full-time construction ✅ The decision to leave a six-figure career with benefits for 100% commission ✅ Why joining a top-performing team accelerated his success from 20 to 60+ deals per year ✅ The "big or broke" commitment Jeremy made with his wife when going full-time ✅ How Jeremy and Russell became partners and started flipping houses with credit cards ✅ The CHILL values framework: Community, Hard Work, Integrity, Loyalty, Lifestyle ✅ Why ego gets in the way of success and partnership is the path to scale ✅ Learning to create work-life balance in real estate (spoiler: it's possible!) ✅ Building a legacy: Teaching your kids about wealth creation and business Jeremy's story is proof that you don't need a college degree, a sales background, or even a love for people to build a thriving real estate career. What you need is commitment, work ethic, willingness to learn from those ahead of you, and the courage to bet on yourself. The CHILL Values Explained: Community - Doing this together, showing up as your best self every day Hard Work - Outperforming talent through effort and consistency Integrity - Doing the right thing when nobody's looking, keeping commitments Loyalty - Being true to your goals, family, and values Lifestyle - Money is the tool, not the goal—live your dream Whether you're considering real estate as a career, looking to scale from solo agent to team leader, or wondering if it's possible to balance family and business, Jeremy's insights will reshape how you think about success. Connect with Jeremy Martin: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Jeremy Martin LinkedIn: Jeremy Martin Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Russell Faucette About Omada Real Estate: Omada (Greek for "team") provides real estate professionals with proven systems, partnership opportunities, and a values-driven culture designed to help agents build profitable businesses without sacrificing family time. Based on the CHILL values framework, Omada supports agents who want to scale through leverage rather than burning out solo. Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Want to start a podcast or be a guest? Reach out to us! Quotes from Jeremy: "It's big or broke. There is no in-between. There is no middle ground, there is no mediocre." "I'm humble enough to realize I don't have all the strengths. Why pretend and drag myself through the mud when I can partner with somebody?" "Hard work will outperform talent every day of the week." "Money allows you to do the things you dream about. The dream is not the money."

Host Thad Barnes fires up Episode 2 of Ready, Fire, Aim! with Russell Faucette, founder of Omada Real Estate, unpacking a gritty real estate saga. Dive into Russell's 2007 investor entry amid the boom—wholesaling flips—then the brutal crash: From 5-6 monthly buys to two in six months, short-sale pivots requiring a license, and partnering with law firms to juggle 250 files for Utah's top agents. Rock bottom? Defaulted loans, caulking baseboards till 1 AM, coin jars for groceries—yet Russell rebuilt: Joined #1 Stern Team as ops director, flipped 32 homes (pandemic-proof on credit cards), and in 2021 bought the legacy to launch Omada. It's an ecosystem: Low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies (95% dropout fix), team-lead paths, and broker opps—rev-share on real estate and vetted home services (plumbing to PM). AI future? Facilitator for valuations/bookings, but humans win on trust, validation, security—hedge via maintenance residuals. Expansion: Broker nationwide, starting Nevada. Powered by The NXC Podcast Network, this ready-fire-aim blueprint screams value: Systems over SOI, relationships tech. Resources: omadarealestate.com; follow @russellfaucette on IG, LinkedIn, FB. What's your crash comeback? Comment below—subscribe for entrepreneurial fire!

In the premiere episode of the Omada Podcast, host Greg Kirkham sits down with Russell Faucette, co-owner of Omada Real Estate, for a raw, inspiring origin story. From a Colorado kid dreaming of big homes (his "vision board" neighbor's mansion) to BYU business grad juggling psych, accounting, and real estate classes, Russell shares his wild path: A mission to Spain, easy 2007 home buy gone wrong in the crash, maxed student loans, and rock-bottom shoebox change for groceries, learning how short-sale hustles, late-night caulking gigs, and joining the powerhouse Stern Team ignited his comeback—replacing income fast, automating ops with key hires, and flipping homes on credit cards. Fast-forward to 2021: Russell and partner Jeremy buy the Stern legacy, birthing Omada's rev-share model—low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies, team-building paths, and broker opps without franchise buys. No more 95% dropout agents; Omada's apprentice-style career ladder from TC to owner, scalable assets over handshake DB handoffs. Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, this episode equips agents and dreamers with action-first grit: Reserves, budgets, systems for sustainable wins. Watch for ROI-tracking tips and why "go big or bankrupt" built empires. Subscribe for more real estate truths—what's your rock-bottom pivot? Comment below!

In this solo episode of The Omada Podcast, Russell Faucette breaks down exactly how new real estate agents can build a six-figure business without spending money on Zillow, Realtor.com, or pay-per-click campaigns. If you're looking for business advice on the database-first approach that actually converts, this episode delivers the exact math, scripts, and framework that top producers use before they ever buy a lead. Russell Faucette is the Broker and Co-Founder of Omada Real Estate, a premier Utah brokerage he founded alongside Jeremy Martin. With over 17 years in residential real estate since 2007, Russell previously led The Stern Team—one of Utah's top-performing real estate teams—through two of its most profitable years before launching Omada. He holds an Associate Real Estate Broker license and serves as a dedicated real estate coach, helping agents understand that their database is what will feed them throughout their entire real estate career. Chapters: 0:00 - Why Real Estate School Doesn't Teach Business 2:00 - Building Your Database From Your Phone and Social Media 4:00 - The Math: How Many People You Actually Need 7:00 - The 1-in-10 Formula for Six Figures 12:00 - The Renter Question That Unlocks Referrals 15:00 - Door Knocking Scripts That Actually Work 20:00 - Social Media Strategy Without Overwhelm 24:00 - The Home Valuation Favor Script 29:00 - Why Most Agents Waste Money on Leads Connect with Russell Faucette: 🔗 Company: Omada Real Estate (omadarealestate.com) 🔗 Instagram: @RussFaucet 🔗 Facebook: Russell Faucette About The Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast explores real estate investing, market insights, and the strategies behind building wealth through property in Utah and beyond. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #theomadapodcast #realestate

In this episode of The Omada Podcast, Russell Faucette sits down with Alec Daghlian, Vice President at IREA and commercial real estate specialist, for real talk on what's actually happening in Salt Lake's market. If you're looking for business advice on the BRRRR method, commercial versus residential investing, and why Utah's rental market is about to flip from surplus to shortage, this conversation delivers the ground-level intelligence most investors miss. Alec Daghlian is Vice President at IREA (Investment Realty Advisors), specializing in investment properties, multifamily, retail, industrial, and development opportunities across Utah and nationwide. Born and raised in the Avenues of Salt Lake City, Alec brings over 20 years of family legacy in real estate and more than 9 years of personal experience in property management and commercial real estate. He has successfully managed, marketed, maintained, and developed over 200 units and completed more than 50 transactions. A University of Utah alumnus who was headed to PA school before his parents threw him into the deep end with a 12-plex, Alec now serves as President of the Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter. He's fluent in Armenian and brings a hospitality-first approach from his family's restaurant industry background. Russell Faucette is the Broker and Co-Founder of Omada Real Estate, a premier Utah brokerage he founded alongside Jeremy Martin. With over 17 years in residential real estate since 2007, Russell previously led The Stern Team—one of Utah's top-performing real estate teams—through two of its most profitable years before launching Omada. He holds an Associate Real Estate Broker license and serves as a dedicated real estate coach. Chapters: 0:00 - From PA School to Property Management 3:00 - The BRRRR Method Explained 7:00 - How to Rehab Without Overspending 11:00 - Commercial vs Residential: Two Different Worlds 15:00 - Office Vacancy Crisis and Work From Home 20:00 - The Power District: Salt Lake's $3.5B Transformation 25:00 - The Coming Rental Shortage Nobody Sees Connect with Alec Daghlian: 🔗 Company: IREA (irea.com) 🔗 Instagram: @DagRealEstate 🔗 Phone: (801) 879-6243 Connect with Russell Faucette: 🔗 Company: Omada Real Estate (omadarealestate.com) 🔗 Instagram: @RussFaucette About The Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast explores real estate investing, market insights, and the strategies behind building wealth through property in Utah and beyond. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #theomadapodcast #entrepreneurship

In this episode of The Omada Podcast, Russell Faucette delivers business advice and entrepreneurship insights on the housing affordability crisis. This business podcast explores why 50-year mortgages and banning institutional investors won't solve real estate's problems—and reveals what actually will.

Chapters:

0:00 - Housing Affordability Crisis Explained

3:30 - 50-Year Mortgage Pros and Cons

10:00 - Banning Institutional Investors Analysis

17:00 - Why Lower Payments Drive Prices Up

22:00 - Real Solutions for Housing Supply

28:00 - Keeping the American Dream Alive

Russell Faucette is the Broker and Owner of Omada Real Estate, a Utah brokerage serving the Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front markets. An experienced real estate professional skilled in buyer representation, negotiation, and business development, Russell leads The Stern Team and is a trusted voice on Utah's housing market.

Connect with Russell Faucette:

🔗 Website: omadarealestate.com

🔗 Instagram: @RussellFaucette

🔗 Facebook: Russell Faucette

About The Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast delivers real estate investing insights, mortgage tips, and property investment strategies from industry experts. Host Russell Faucette brings you actionable advice for building wealth through real estate, featuring successful entrepreneurs who share their business success stories and secrets to success in the real estate industry.

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Timestamp Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:33 - Architecture Background and Real Estate Transition

14:30 - Client-First Business Philosophy

27:00 - Finding Yourself: The Foundation Analogy

42:00 - High School Football vs Drama: Wearing Masks

51:00 - Being Present with Grandkids and Finding Peace

In this entrepreneur podcast, Justin Critchfield sits down with Kirk Baumgartner, an architect turned real estate expert who shares his inspiring success story of building a thriving business while discovering authentic happiness. Kirk reveals how his 30+ years of architectural experience translates into providing elite service for real estate clients, discusses the entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed in business, and opens up about his personal growth journey from burnout to fulfillment.

This powerful conversation explores business success, mental health, gratitude practices, and the secrets to success that go beyond just making money. Learn how to build a successful business while staying true to yourself, the importance of being present, and why your inner foundation determines your outer success.

🔗 Connect with Kirk Baumgartner:

Website: RedwigsSpeaking.com

Website: KirkBaumgartner.com Public Speaking & Personal Development

🔗 Connect with Justin Critchfield:

Instagram: @realdealutah

Facebook: Justin Critchfield

#RealEstatePodcast #EntrepreneurAdvice #BusinessSuccess #CEOInterview #PersonalGrowth #RealEstateInvesting #EntrepreneurMotivation

ℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast delivers real estate investing insights, mortgage tips, and property investment strategies from industry experts. Host Russell Faucette brings you actionable advice for building wealth through real estate, featuring successful entrepreneurs who share their business success stories and secrets to success in the real estate industry.

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