The Main Mike Podcast

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Hosted by The Flanagan Group based out of Joplin Missouri. We invite you sit back, relax and join us each Friday for new episodes talking about the latest real estate news, Joplin community events and information to help you better yourself!

  1. 11/21/2025

    Episode 117: Leading Joplin Forward ft. Mayor Keenan Cortez

    Welcome back to the Main Mike Podcast today our host Adam Escoto sits down with his co-hosts and special guest City Mayor Keenan Cortez as he shares his 20-year journey of community service, from volunteer committees to eventually being unanimously elected mayor and the personal transformation that fueled his commitment to serve. He opens up about balancing his roles as mayor, pastor, and full-time healthcare worker, emphasizing faith, dedication, and the importance of staying grounded. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

    46 min

  2. 11/17/2025

    BONUS Episode 7: Mortgage Moves Ahead

    Welcome back to Bonus Episode 7 of the Main Mike Podcast, hosted by Kaleb Foster and his cohosts Adam Escoto and Dustin Davidson. This episode breaks down the impact of the recent 40-day government shutdown on USDA and VA loans, highlighting major backlogs and delays for buyers waiting to close. They discuss a new 50-year mortgage and portable mortgages, examining how each could affect affordability, mobility, and long-term equity for homeowners. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

    22 min

  3. 11/14/2025

    Episode 116: The Solace House of the Ozarks ft. Dara Steffen

    Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with co-hosts Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster, and their guest Dara Steffen who is the chair of the Membership and Public Engagement Committee for the Ozark Gateway Association of Realtors, who shares how the committee supports both local agents and the community. She highlights their current project with Solace House of the Ozarks, a nonprofit home providing free end-of-life care, and explains how the committee is decorating the home and collecting comfort items for patients and families. Dara also encourages community involvement, emphasizing the importance of connection, volunteerism, and ongoing outreach through the local board.

    14 min

  4. 11/07/2025

    Episode 115: Inspecting the Myths

    Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast, today Adam Escoto sits down with his fellow co hosts Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster as they discuss first-time​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ home buyers need to thoroughly understand the inspection process along with clarifying typical misunderstandings such as the idea that inspections are compulsory or have a "pass/fail" result. The differences between inspections and appraisals, how buyers can manage the results, and the reason why every house has problems that need to be checked separately are also discussed by ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌them. Sit back, relax and let's learn together.

    34 min

  5. 11/03/2025

    BONUS Episode 6: Normal Is the New Boom ft. Don Fifer

    Welcome back to BONUS Episode 6 of the Main Mike Podcast hosted by Kaleb Foster and Adam Escoto. Today we have a special market update for you as we talk everything real estate with our broker: Don Fifer. Don explains that while some price ranges show slight dips, overall activity, buyer demand, and appreciation remain steady indicating a strong, balanced market rather than a downturn. Tune in to get the full update so sit back, relax and let's learn together!

    24 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    Episode 114: More Than Tacos ft. Marcos Renteria

    Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast today Adam, Kaleb and Dustin sit down with Marcos Renteria from Ghetto Tacos here in Joplin as he shares how his business began humbly in 2016 with a handmade cart and grew into one of the first licensed food trucks in Joplin, now expanding across the four-state area. He opens up about his faith-driven journey how a stroke taught him patience, shifting his focus from chasing money to following God’s timing and purpose. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

    38 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    BONUS Episode 5: Buying the Potential ft. Gil Stevens

    Welcome back to the Main Mike Podcast, today Kaleb Foster, Dustin Davidson and Adam Escoto sit down with longtime commercial real estate expert Gil Stevens to discuss the current state of the Joplin commercial market. Gil shares insights on recent property sales, leasing strategies, and the balance between buying for potential versus proven value, using examples like the new Dutch Bros location and upcoming developments on Geneva. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

    25 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    Episode 113: Mindset, Skill Set, Action

    Welcome back to The Main Mike Podcast today Adam Escoto sits down with his co hosts: Dustin Davidson and Kaleb Foster as they discuss balance between mindset, skill set, and taking action as key ingredients for growth in real estate and self-employment. They talk through how mindset shapes success but must be paired with continuous skill development and purposeful action to truly create results. Using examples from sports, sales, and teamwork, the conversation emphasizes the importance of trust, leverage and collaboration. Highlighting that success comes from working within your strengths while relying on others to maximize collective potential. Sit back, relax and let's learn together!

    26 min
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Hosted by The Flanagan Group based out of Joplin Missouri. We invite you sit back, relax and join us each Friday for new episodes talking about the latest real estate news, Joplin community events and information to help you better yourself!

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  • Creator
    theflanagangroup
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Main Mike Podcast