The Omada Podcast

The Omada Podcast

The Omada Podcast dives into the ever-changing Real Estate world. Hosted by Russell Faucette, a Real Estate Veteran, Russel talks about the ins-and-outs of the real estate world, how to adjust to the changing economy, and how technology like AI will impact both Real Estate professionals & the consumer at large.

  1. Every New Real Estate Agent Gets This System Wrong

    29 MAR

    Every New Real Estate Agent Gets This System Wrong

    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

    31 min
  2. How Alec Qualified Deals Nobody Else Could See

    28 MAR

    How Alec Qualified Deals Nobody Else Could See

    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

    29 min
  3. The Market Shift Nobody's Talking About | Russell Faucette

    10 FEB

    The Market Shift Nobody's Talking About | Russell Faucette

    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. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #omadapodcast #housingaffordability

    33 min
  4. How to Build an ELITE Real Estate Business with Heart | The NXC Podcast Network

    19 JAN

    How to Build an ELITE Real Estate Business with Heart | The NXC Podcast Network

    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. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

    1hr 4min
  5. Stop Waiting for Rates to Drop (You're Making a Mistake!) | The NXC Podcast Network

    8 JAN

    Stop Waiting for Rates to Drop (You're Making a Mistake!) | The NXC Podcast Network

    ⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - How a Back Injury Led to a 20-Year Mortgage Career 01:16 - Why Flight Financial Was Born from Frustration 04:06 - The Controversy: Why NOW Is the Best Time to Buy 08:28 - What Is a 2-1 Buy Down? ($650/Month Savings Explained) 12:40 - Credit Score Myths: Why 650 Isn't a Problem 14:43 - QM vs Non-QM: Why Non-QM Loans Are Taking Over 17:49 - DSCR Loans: Buy Investment Property with ZERO Income Verification 18:39 - How to Get in Touch with Flight Financial 📋 In this real estate podcast, host Greg Kirkham sits down with Brad Barton, founder of Flight Financial, for real talk about why the media and government want you to believe it's a bad time to buy a home—when it's actually one of the best markets in 20 years. This CEO interview delivers game-changing entrepreneur advice on mortgage strategies most buyers don't know exist, including the 2-1 buy down program (saving borrowers an average of $650/month with the SELLER paying for it), buy-before-you-sell programs that use equity as down payments, and why credit scores rarely disqualify anyone at Flight Financial. Brad shares his inspiring success story—from a back injury forcing him out of construction sales to discovering his passion for mortgages during a "temporary 90-day gig" that turned into founding a company specializing in helping self-employed borrowers, those with tax deductions, citizenship issues, and anyone who "doesn't fit the box." Learn business expert secrets on Non-QM loans (now MORE popular than qualified mortgages), bank statement loans for business owners who don't show income on tax returns, DSCR loans that require ZERO borrower income verification (just property cash flow), and why waiting for rates to drop will cost you MORE when prices skyrocket and competition returns. Get business tips on building a wholesale mortgage brokerage with amazing pricing, why hiring ex-underwriters as processors changes everything, and how engineering backgrounds help entrepreneurs write software that keeps expenses low. This mindset for success conversation proves that the best opportunities come when everyone else is scared—and right now, it's a total buyer's market with reasonable prices, lower rates than two years ago, and sellers offering massive concessions. 🔗 Connect with Brad Barton & Flight Financial: Website: flightfinancial.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flitefinancial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flitefinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-barton-a115017a/ 🔗 Connect with Omada Real Estate Podcast: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #RealEstatePodcast #MortgageBroker #HomeLoans #RealEstateInvesting #EntrepreneurAdvice #BusinessExpert #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #InvestmentProperty #MortgageTips #BuyersMarket #NonQMLoans ℹ️ About This Show: Join The Omada Podcast for conversations with real estate experts, mortgage professionals, and business leaders who share insider strategies for buying, selling, and investing in property. Get entrepreneur advice, mortgage tips, and real estate investment strategies from experts who understand that the best deals happen when you have the right knowledge and the right team. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

    20 min
  6. How to Build a Winning Social Media Strategy for Entrepreneurs | The NXC Podcast Network

    22/12/2025

    How to Build a Winning Social Media Strategy for Entrepreneurs | The NXC Podcast Network

    ⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media 11:38 - Understanding the Algorithm & Consistency 23:23 - Lead Generation vs Brand Building Strategy 32:39 - The Power of Thumbnails & Watch Time 42:10 - Your Digital Footprint & Personal Brand 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, Russ Faucette sits down with social media expert Brooke Zimmerman to discuss winning strategies for building your brand online. This CEO interview delivers the best business advice on mastering Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for entrepreneurs in 2026. Learn the secrets to success with social media marketing, from understanding algorithms to creating content that drives real results. Brooke shares real talk on the mindset for success in digital marketing, including how to avoid common mistakes, leverage paid ads for business growth, and build an elite online presence. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling an ai business, this inspiring success story proves that consistency and authentic content creation are the keys to winning in the digital space. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: B-Roll Magic: Viral Content Without The Grind!: https://youtube.com/shorts/UDyLKNDiuCA Thumbnails Are KEY to Going VIRAL! 🤯: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jco7k3Aer-g Influencer Trap: Don't Just Chase Followers, Build Trust!: https://youtube.com/shorts/L8z5SHMD8cg 🔗 Connect with Brooke Zimmerman: Website: omadarealestate.com 🔗 Connect with Russ Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #entrepreneurpodcast #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #AITools #businesssuccess #realestate #businessexpert #personalgrowth ℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: Join host Russ Faucette for real talk with business leaders and successful entrepreneurs who share their secrets to success. Get entrepreneur advice, mindset motivation, and business tips from inspiring success stories that will help you win in business and build your own business empire. Learn how to scale your business, develop a growth mindset, and achieve entrepreneurial success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

    46 min
  7. Embrace the Suck: Real Talk on Resilience & Winning Mindset | The NXC Podcast Network

    17/12/2025

    Embrace the Suck: Real Talk on Resilience & Winning Mindset | The NXC Podcast Network

    ⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Homeless at 15: Survival & Mindset 09:24 - Sniper School & Box Breathing Technique 18:59 - Combat Stories & Mental Resilience 31:04 - Leadership Lessons from the Marines 40:32 - Embrace the Suck: Life Philosophy 📋 In this podcast, we discuss an inspiring success story with Marine veteran Manny Maez, who went from being homeless at 15 to becoming a Marine sniper with four combat tours. This CEO interview dives deep into entrepreneur advice on mental toughness, leadership lessons, and the mindset for success that transforms challenges into opportunities. Manny shares real talk on embracing adversity, building elite teams, and applying military discipline to business success. Learn the secrets to success from someone who's faced life's toughest battles and emerged as a winner. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Homeless at 15, STILL Breathing, Living, and HAPPY!: https://youtube.com/shorts/OoS2-FLxdis Military Sergeant Sleeps Through An Attack Before Battle: https://youtube.com/shorts/GbvXi8bI4zk Soldier's Mindset & Strength Makes College Easy: https://youtube.com/shorts/Mg6z2k9ppR0 🔗 Connect with Manny Maez: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-maez-6b8bb9188/ 🔗 Connect with Russ Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #entrepreneurpodcast #ceointerview #businessadvice #mindsetforsuccess #entrepreneurmotivation ℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: Join host Russ Faucette as he sits down with business leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and inspiring success stories to discuss real talk on building winning mindsets, scaling businesses, and achieving personal growth. Get the best entrepreneur advice and life lessons from those who've mastered resilience, discipline, and the secrets to success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

    45 min
  8. Building Passive Income: Property Management Expert Shares Housing Secrets | The NXC Podcast Network

    10/12/2025

    Building Passive Income: Property Management Expert Shares Housing Secrets | The NXC Podcast Network

    ⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:55 - The 3-Month Reserve Rule: Don't Be a Landlord Without It 06:30 - Pet Policy Reality: 67% of Renters Have Pets (Say Yes or Lose Half Your Market) 12:15 - Emotional Support Animals: The $75K Lawsuit That Changed Everything 18:45 - Pricing Strategy: Why $50/Month Makes a Huge Difference in Applications 24:30 - Never Have Carpet Touching Carpet: The Replacement Strategy That Saves Money 📋 In this podcast, we discuss real estate investment advice for entrepreneurs, property management business tips, landlord insurance requirements, pet-friendly rental strategies, emotional support animal laws, accidental landlord mistakes, vacancy reserve funds, rental pricing strategies, carpet versus laminate flooring decisions, and out-of-state landlord management. Nate Linnell, owner of Advantage Property Management, shares business success secrets including why 67% of renters have pets (making pet restrictions costly), the $75,000 emotional support animal lawsuit he faced, why you need a 3-month mortgage reserve before becoming a landlord, his "bees to flowers, flies to crap" property presentation philosophy, and the carpet replacement rule that saves thousands when tenants move out. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Never Be a Landlord Without This Crucial Financial Cushion: https://youtube.com/shorts/uzxUmD9jPe0 Pets in Rentals Dog Lover vs Landlord Rules: https://youtube.com/shorts/tmrd9QNH_Xw Landlord Secrets Keep Emotions OUT of Real Estate Investing: https://youtube.com/shorts/m9Zg6_MA3Qg 🔗 Connect with Nate Linnell: Instagram: @nathanlinnell Website: https://www.advantagemanage.com/ 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #realestateinvestment #propertymanagement #landlordadvice #passiveincome #businesstips ℹ️ About Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast delivers entrepreneur advice and business success strategies for real estate investors, agents, and business owners. Hosted by Russell Faucett, principal broker of Omada Real Estate, we share life lessons and winning mindset strategies to help you build wealth through real estate while achieving work-life balance. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

    35 min

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The Omada Podcast dives into the ever-changing Real Estate world. Hosted by Russell Faucette, a Real Estate Veteran, Russel talks about the ins-and-outs of the real estate world, how to adjust to the changing economy, and how technology like AI will impact both Real Estate professionals & the consumer at large.