The Kash & Dash Show

Hosts - Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner
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The Kash & Dash Show is where real conversations happen around business, entrepreneurship, real estate, and the people behind it all. Hosted by Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner, this show goes deeper than the usual surface-level interview. We talk with investors, business owners, and high-level operators about the grind, the growth, the setbacks, the lessons, and the legacy they’re building. This is not just a deals podcast. It’s about the real person behind the business — what drives them, what they’ve learned, what they’re still figuring out, and what success has actually cost them along the way. Each week, you’ll hear honest interviews, unfiltered conversations, and the kind of stories you usually do not hear in a traditional business or real estate show. Grind. Growth. Legacy.

  1. 11h ago

    #344: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted

    Owning millions in real estate doesn’t mean you have the cash to fix what breaks. In episode 344 of The Kash and Dash Show, hosts Ted Kaasch & Owen Dashner get honest about the expensive side of investing: surprise repairs, shrinking margins, and money tied up in properties when you need it most. Owen shares how a potential $300,000–$500,000 elevator replacement forced him to rethink his cash reserves—and how a loan reset pushed his monthly payment from roughly $6,600 to $11,500. Add two failed AC units and a $5,300 sewer repair, and “passive income” starts sounding a lot less passive. Meanwhile, Ted shares what he’s learning from buying and repairing self-serve car washes, including why he’s holding off on a full rebrand—and how a broken vacuum delivered an unexpected payday. In this unscripted conversation: • Why equity and available cash are two very different things. • How unexpected repairs and longer timelines can eat your flip profits. • What Owen is seeing in loan requests from investors running short on cash. • Why realistic rehab budgets, cash reserves, and backup exit plans matter. • The questions Ted and Owen are exploring around cost segregation and equipment replacement. • How treating a seller well can bring another deal years later. There’s also a surprise Cancun proposal, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that experienced investors still get expensive lessons. Enjoyed the episode? Follow The Kash and Dash Show, share it with another investor, and leave a written review on Apple Podcasts—we’d love to read your feedback. Have a question you want answered or a guest you’d like us to interview? Submit it through the contact form on our show website. Keep an eye out for the second installment of our AI series with Collin Schwartz and Neil Galas, and let us know what you think! You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #344: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted

  2. 2d ago

    #343: You’re Using AI Wrong—and It’s Costing You Time & Money | Build with Operators, Part 1

    You’re using AI to write emails. What if it could handle the work that’s eating your entire day? In Episode 343 of The Kash and Dash Show, we kick off Build with Operators, an eight-part AI series featuring Neil Galas and Collin Schwartz. They share how they’re putting AI to work inside their businesses—and why getting better results starts with giving it better context. Neil breaks down how he turned a full day of bank statement processing into roughly 15 minutes and built a system that pulls loan updates from company emails into one searchable dashboard. Collin shares how his team tackled projects in 24 hours that would normally fill a 90-day planning cycle. Ted also shares how digging into his Airbnb data with AI uncovered opportunities to rethink his pricing. Inside this episode: • Why generic prompts produce generic results. • How to give AI the background it needs to understand your business. • Which repetitive tasks are good candidates for automation. • The 10/80/10 approach: set the vision, let AI do the heavy lifting, then review the result. • How the guests choose between ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools. • Why permissions, boundaries, and human review matter when connecting business systems. The goal: get your time back, remove bottlenecks, and put your team’s energy where it matters most. Want help putting this into practice? Neil and Collin are hosting a two-day Build with Operators AI workshop November 5–6 for business operators. Learn the foundations, identify what’s slowing your business down, and work on building a tool for your company. Follow Neil Galas and Collin Schwartz on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to The Kash and Dash Show for a new installment every Friday throughout the eight-part series. What’s one task you’d gladly hand over to AI? Tell us in the comments. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #343: You’re Using AI Wrong—and It’s Costing You Time & Money | Build with Operators, Part 1

  3. 4d ago

    #342: Walking Away From a Career He Loved to Be a More Present Dad with Jacob Stevenson

    What happens when the career you love starts costing you moments you can’t get back? Jacob “Jake” Stevenson spent 12 years coaching college wrestling. But when his wife called to tell him their son had won his first wrestling match, Jake was somewhere else—coaching someone else’s kid. He was crying in the corner of a match, realizing his future might need to look different. In episode 342 of The Kash and Dash Show, hosts Ted Kaasch & Owen Dashner sit down with Jake to unpack his move from college coaching into insurance agency ownership and a 17-property real estate portfolio. Jake shares the messy parts, too: an eight-property partnership that fell apart, an Airbnb guest situation that brought the cops and angry neighbors, and the challenge of handing off work when you’re used to doing everything yourself. In this episode: • The moment Jake began questioning his future in coaching. • Buying an insurance agency without a background in the industry. • Building a portfolio of college rentals, small multifamily properties, and commercial space. • Using a virtual assistant team to handle Airbnb guest communication. • Why friendship and trust weren’t enough to make a business partnership work. • Growing businesses with his wife, Jess, while raising four kids. • Defining success around the life you actually want to live. There are deals, hard lessons, and plenty of laughs—but the question underneath it all is simple: Is the business you’re building giving you more of the life you want? Hear more from Jake on his podcast, On the Same Team, available on Spotify, Amazon, and other podcast platforms. Subscribe to The Kash and Dash Show, share this episode with someone weighing a career change, and tell us in the comments: What’s one moment you refuse to let work make you miss? You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #342: Walking Away From a Career He Loved to Be a More Present Dad with Jacob Stevenson

  4. Sep 13

    #341: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted

    Ted wanted the grass mowed. A misunderstanding over the scope of work turned into a $5,000 landscaping expense—and a tough decision about protecting relationships in a small town. In Episode 341 of The Kash and Dash Show, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner are back for an Unscripted conversation about the surprises that come with owning businesses, renovating properties, and raising a family. Ted shares the wins and frustrations of his car wash renovation, from bays that cleaned up better than expected to hours spent troubleshooting security cameras. Meanwhile, Owen’s home office project uncovers hidden water damage, and a call from his parents puts him in line to manage roughly 600 acres of family farmland. They also discuss takeaways from Collin Schwartz’s AI presentation and why every entrepreneur needs someone they can talk to honestly when things get messy. In this episode: • The $5,000 misunderstanding—and why clear expectations matter. • Car wash renovation wins, setbacks, and unexpected expenses. • Hidden water damage that turns a home office project into a bigger job. • Owen’s upcoming role managing the family farm. • Using AI to rethink everyday tasks and your next hire. • Accountability, friendship, and having someone who will actually listen. • Fatherhood, growing kids, and taking on new family responsibilities. Subscribe to The Kash and Dash Show on YouTube and help us reach 1,000 subscribers! Check the Live tab for Collin Schwartz’s AI presentation and other Omaha REIA event recordings. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a five-star review and share it with a friend who’s building a business and dealing with the same headaches. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #341: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted

  5. Sep 9

    #340: From Old Car Keys to $100 Million in Sales with J.J. Feregrino

    A box of old car key fobs was sitting at a dealership collecting dust. J.J. Feregrino saw an opportunity—and says that discovery led to more than $100 million in total revenue over the next 15 years. In episode 340 of The Kash and Dash Show, hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with J.J., “The Key Fob King,” for a wild, honest conversation about failed businesses, taking chances, and building something bigger than you ever expected. J.J. shares how selling used key fobs on eBay grew from a side hustle into a business serving more than a million customers. He talks about quitting his job with his wife’s support, being terrified to sign an $800 monthly lease, and why seeing $30,000 in his bank account sent him into a panic instead of a celebration. The conversation also covers building a commercial real estate portfolio of more than 100,000 square feet, helping employees grow from minimum wage to six-figure incomes, and why he has turned down private equity buyers. J.J. explains what he learned from spending more than $100,000 on Grant Cardone’s programs and memberships, the sales opportunities he overlooked with existing customers, and how old YouTube videos quietly started generating income. But one of his biggest lessons came after the business was already successful: getting comfortable can cost you. Ted, Owen, and J.J. get real about losing momentum, protecting what you’ve built, and holding yourself accountable when nobody else is the boss. Want to connect with J.J.? Visit KeyFobKing.com for his latest updates and social links. In this episode, he also welcomes conversations about free mentorship and speaking opportunities. Find more episodes at KashandDash.com, follow The Kash and Dash Show on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe wherever you listen. Share this episode with a business owner who needs a push—or someone who keeps losing their car keys. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #340: From Old Car Keys to $100 Million in Sales with J.J. Feregrino

  6. Sep 6

    #339: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted

    Ted Kaasch officially closed on another car wash—but buying the property was the easy part. Now he has to bring a condemned business back to life, navigate commercial financing, and turn a property that has been closed for three years into a profitable operation. If the plan works, the project could create as much as $100,000 in equity. Ted and Owen break down the challenges of using the BRRRR strategy on commercial real estate, why smaller community banks can sometimes offer more flexibility, and how AI helped organize years of bank statements, deposits, expenses, and personal financial information into professional reports for lenders. Owen also shares an emotional experience showing his lake house to a potential buyer, the guys reveal some of their funniest and most uncomfortable podcast moments, and they preview an upcoming interview with the “Key Fob King,” JJ Feregrino. If you’re in Nebraska, register for the Omaha REIA Mastery Series and learn how to legally wholesale real estate under Nebraska’s new rules. Licensed real estate agents can also earn three credit hours. Get your ticket at http://reiamasteryseries.com/ Subscribe to The Kash and Dash Show, leave a five-star review, and tell us your favorite episode. The most requested guest may be invited back for another interview. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #339: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted

  7. Sep 2

    #338: Behind the Business Is a Battle: Ben Harral’s Story of Addiction, Family & Recovery

    Ben Harral’s story is about much more than real estate. In this raw and honest conversation, Ben opens up about growing up around rental properties, struggling with addiction, serving time in prison, and the difficult road that led him to 12 years of sobriety. He shares how his choices affected his marriage and family, why recovery remains a daily battle, and what keeps him moving forward when life knocks him down again. Ben also discusses his work with Safe Exit Egress Windows, the mistakes investors make when cutting corners, and how modular homes could help create more affordable housing in the Omaha area. If you’re struggling, rebuilding, or wondering whether it’s too late to change your life, this episode is worth hearing. As Ben says, it doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down—it matters whether you get back up today. Connect with Ben through Safe Exit Egress Windows on social media https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555562265959. Omaha REIA members can also receive $500 off qualifying projects. Even if you don’t hire Ben, he’s willing to help you understand what a properly installed egress window should include. If this conversation reminds you of someone who needs to hear it, send it to them. Please subscribe, leave a review, and let us know what you thought of Ben’s story. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #338: Behind the Business Is a Battle: Ben Harral’s Story of Addiction, Family & Recovery

  8. Aug 30

    #337: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted

    This episode goes off the rails—and that is putting it mildly. Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner debate their final meals, share the story of a missing cat with a secret hiding spot, uncover three dumpsters of surprises inside a newly purchased property, and discuss the strange things that happen while flipping houses. Ted also previews an upcoming conversation about addiction, prison, recovery, and what it takes to remain sober for 12 years. Then Owen tells a gym bathroom story nobody was prepared to hear, followed by Ted’s encounter with a suspected gym creeper. This is The Kash & Dash Show Unscripted: real stories, questionable decisions, and absolutely nothing off the table. If you enjoyed the episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a question or story for the show? Email us at [onair@kashanddash.com](mailto:onair@kashanddash.com) and visit kashanddash.com. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-today Omaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIA Check out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/ Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/ MagicDoor - ...

    #337: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted
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The Kash & Dash Show is where real conversations happen around business, entrepreneurship, real estate, and the people behind it all. Hosted by Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner, this show goes deeper than the usual surface-level interview. We talk with investors, business owners, and high-level operators about the grind, the growth, the setbacks, the lessons, and the legacy they’re building. This is not just a deals podcast. It’s about the real person behind the business — what drives them, what they’ve learned, what they’re still figuring out, and what success has actually cost them along the way. Each week, you’ll hear honest interviews, unfiltered conversations, and the kind of stories you usually do not hear in a traditional business or real estate show. Grind. Growth. Legacy.

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  • Creator
    Hosts - Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    381
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Kash & Dash Show
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