The Roots Podcast

They're Paying Indiana High Schoolers to Start Real Businesses | Roots Pod #57

High School Hustle is an Indiana non-profit organization turning Indiana teenagers into real entrepreneurs. Scott Lingle, co-founder of High School Hustle, breaks down how the program has helped 2,500+ Indiana high school students launch real businesses generating over $1M in revenue. No theory, no pitch competitions — just real businesses with real money on the line. High School Hustle: https://highschoolhustle.org Scott's full Roots Podcast episode: https://youtu.be/yDkNlmjd4KA Best Flooring (episode sponsor — Phil Nelson): https://www.bestflooring.com/ Indy Homes Reborn (episode sponsor — Tony Boutros): https://indyhomesreborn.com/ 👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1 Come to our next live event: https://www.rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler: Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G 🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent https://www.rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation 🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass 🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect 📸 Follow Us Roots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/ Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/ Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any real estate investment decisions. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 0:33 — How Does High School Hustle Work? 2:02 — Success Stories 3:09 — Best Flooring Partner 3:37 — This Kid Is Crushing It 4:46 — How HSH Helps the Kids 8:32 — Why HSH Needs to Be National 9:38 — Indy Homes Reborn 9:58 — How To Take This National 11:40 — How Traditional Education Is Shifting

How to Invest $50k in Indianapolis... (CHEAT Code) | Roots Pod #56

Here's exactly how to invest in Indianapolis real estate with $50K — a 12-month plan to turn your savings into 2 cash-flowing rentals. Max Moorealks through 3 real Indy properties on the market right now, running the math on a BRRR, a flip, and a turnkey to map out the full out-of-state and local investor playbook. OUR SPONSORS: Renato Lima at Approved Mortgage (the lender we trust): https://apply.approvedmortgage.com/homehub/signup/rlima@approvedmortgage.com Phil Nelson at Best Flooring: https://www.bestflooring.com/ Out-of-state investing with Roots: https://www.rootsrealty.co/out-of-state Book a free investor consultation: https://www.rootsrealty.co/invest/book-a-consultation 👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1 Come to our next live event: https://www.rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler: Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G 🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent https://www.rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation 🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass 🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect 📸 Follow Us Roots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/ Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/ Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any real estate investment decisions. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — The 12-month $50K playbook 0:27 — Why Indianapolis (the math, the jobs) 0:53 — Build your team first: agent, contractor, PM, lender 2:25 — Property #1: BRRR at 118 W 36th 4:01 — Sponsor: Renato at Approved Mortgage 4:23 — Property #1: Continued 7:12 — Property #2: Flip at 1024 N Lasalle 8:53 — Sponsor: Phil at Best Flooring 9:20 — Property #3: Turnkey at 2428 N Arlington 10:28 — 12-month wrap: $60K equity + $600/mo cash flow

He Quit Corporate America To Build Million Dollar Businesses - Here's How... | Roots Pod #55

How Scott Lingle built two companies he could exit by hiring A players, sharing equity, and giving his own work away. In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Max Moore and Tyler Lingle sit down with Scott to break down the playbook behind ISG and Remodel Health, the mindset shift from Wall Street to Main Street, and how he is now pouring back into the next generation through High School Hustle in Danville, Indiana. Connect with Scott and High School Hustle: https://highschoolhustle.org Our Sponsors:  Off Leash Construction: https://offleashquote.com Get Pre-Approved with Renato: https://apply.approvedmortgage.com/homehub/signup/rlima@approvedmortgage.com 👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1 Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler: Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G 🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation 🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass 🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect 📸 Follow Us Roots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/ Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/ Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any real estate investment decisions. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - Scott Lingle Intro 0:56 - Scott’s Indy Billboard 2:00 - Corporate into Entrepreneurship 5:31 - Building to Exit 9:20 - How to Give All Your Work Away 10:57 - Off Leash Construction 11:25 - When to Delegate 14:55 - Lessons from Exits 23:55 - True Identity 29:57 - Keeping Money Local 31:17 - Renato with Approved Mortgage 31:38 - Investing in Small Towns 34:30 - Growing in His Christian Faith 39:14 Outro Questions

Indianapolis is the FASTEST Growing Metro In America... Here's Why | Roots Pod #54

Indianapolis is officially the fastest growing metro in America according to Bank of America's Q3 2025 migration study. Max Moore and Tyler Lingle break down why Indy is beating Charlotte, Columbus, Miami and every major coast city in migration and affordability, and what that means if you own or want to own property here. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Bank of America Q3 2025 "On the Move" Study: https://institute.bankofamerica.com/content/dam/economic-insights/on-the-move-q3-2025.pdf Off Leash Construction (Get an instant quote from your inspection report): https://offleashquote.com/ Summer Real Estate Masterclass Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-real-estate-masterclass-roots-realty-co-tickets-1985532697748?aff=oddtdtcreator 👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1 Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler: Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G 🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation 🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass 🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect 📸 Follow Us Roots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/ Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/ Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any real estate investment decisions. Timestamps: 0:00 — Indy is the FASTEST Growing Metro 1:43 — HOOSIERS ON TOP 3:20 — Planting Roots in Indy 4:21 — Our GC Partner: Off Leash 4:48 — Is Indy Recession Proof??? 5:38 — The Indiana Haters... 6:25 — Corporate Investment 7:40 — Where Are People Moving From? 9:12 — Experience Hoosier Hospitality

The Credit Card Strategy That Changed This Investor's Life | Roots Pod #53

How to travel hack with credit card points as a real estate investor. In this episode of The Roots Podcast, Ryan Boyd breaks down how he booked $30,000 first class flights to Japan for just $400, which credit cards to start with, and how he uses business spend, signup bonuses, and airline transfers to travel the world for almost nothing. Plus — high yield savings accounts, delayed gratification, and the personal finance habits that made it all possible. Work with Renato from Approved Mortgage: https://apply.approvedmortgage.com/homehub/signup/rlima@approvedmortgage.com  👇 Ready to take the next step? Follow the plan below: 📩 STEP 1 – Stay in the loop Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsrealty.co/join-roots-newsletter Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsRealtyCo?sub_confirmation=1 Come to our next live event: https://rootsrealty.co/events 📅 STEP 2 – Get expert advice Book a free intro call with Max or Tyler: Max: https://bit.ly/4fQMRmW Tyler: https://bit.ly/3PMrJ6G 🤝 STEP 3 – Get matched with an agent https://rootsrealty.co/buy/book-a-consultation 🎟️ Join the Next Masterclass: https://bit.ly/roots-masterclass 🌱 Come to our Next Coffee & Connect: https://bit.ly/roots-cofeeconnect 📸 Follow Us Roots Realty Co: https://www.instagram.com/roots.realty.co/ Max Moore: https://www.instagram.com/maxxmoorre/ Tyler Lingle: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_lingle/ Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any real estate investment decisions. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — Intro 0:30 — $30K First Class Flights for $400 1:20 — How Credit Card Points Actually Work 2:59 — Work With Approved Mortgage 3:19 — Best First Credit Card for Travel Hacking 4:45 — Ryan's Work/Travel Lifestyle 7:46 — Delayed Gratification & Living Below Your Means 8:45 — Side Hustles Gone Wrong — The DJ Story 11:00 — Final Takeaways