The Flipside with Blake Shultz

Where Design Meets Real Estate | Erica Kalkofen

How AI, Interior Design & Market Trends Are Shaping Colorado Real Estate | Erica KalkofenIn this episode, we sit down with Erica Kalkofen, a seasoned real estate agent and interior designer with over 16 years in design and nearly a decade in the Colorado real estate market. Erica shares how she blends interior design expertise with real estate strategy to help buyers, sellers, and investors unlock hidden value in properties.We dive deep into the evolving Colorado market, including Denver investment opportunities, new construction trends, housing shortages, and the realities of buying and selling in today’s shifting economy. Erica also discusses how AI in real estate is transforming listing descriptions, market analysis, and even design concepts — and what agents and investors need to know to stay competitive.If you’re interested in:Real estate investment opportunitiesConstruction trends and housing supplySki resort properties like Winter Park and Park CityHome remodeling to increase property valueThe future of real estate agents’ compensation modelsUsing AI tools in real estate and design…this episode is packed with actionable insights.Find Erica online at:ekkitchensanddesign.com  / mymountainrealestate   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHlwSHNXeFh2M0JlbEN6ekFJR0w4dFpvY2JzQXxBQ3Jtc0tuY2FPMk40VTF1WWNoSzJ5SHdLNkV5b0FoSUZJWlRsRDRpWC1PS2tXVGxpRHFmV1ZiVlJrWnZlT0VBWkkyTjNMbmxVczdXWDdsWGhVMkpXR2Y2MERHcHlmSV9ITVI4MzZFNEhnelV4MFlNcEx6a1d5OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmymountainrealestate&v=iytIKoSKvKI]   / ekhome   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xwblYtN19RekprZElPLWZDNHRZMnRiOHNkd3xBQ3Jtc0tuRmpmM21aR1pmTWZidDdsRDlrQjZtaEhFeXJweENaQVdKNENZdlF3NV82VHBlVnZCYnNTUlI0OUNSOU0wRXl4U1dYZFR6M19GLTZGOWhLWVpsTmJpdW5sR2YyMksySEsyWF9NakpCTkUtLWZ3NDBZSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fekhome%2F&v=iytIKoSKvKI]🔔 Subscribe for expert insights and valuable knowledge🔔    / @blake.shultz   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvGM0tyK5kzhMcq3uO_FJg]FOLLOW ME TO GET MORE UPDATES!========================================Facebook:   / blake.shultz.9   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1nNXBtWXhVcnIwVHo5cF9OXzk3a19Va2NQUXxBQ3Jtc0ttaGlVaHQ0cDJWYkY0V21ReDJmVElJRXpxOFVVNHNmaVlJUkx1aTA2SjRVdmZUc3U0SE5sTURtTHBqU0F4Z21IamVtMW91TUlFWmRiQms4VnNEZVYtQzlKejk3a05xSll2d0VLMjJjREs5ZEtxVzVNVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fblake.shultz.9&v=iytIKoSKvKI]Instagram:   / blakeshultz   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEtIOUo4N1pZVTM4YTBzSTNlOFQ0a0JxTzhRQXxBQ3Jtc0ttNkx4OUZXMjk0ZWMzczd1cFc0TjR5RGdYanQwM2pWLWZYazl2RWJhTVRQLXNkT21lQzIyM205Mm10T0FqWE1ucEFOU3Jna0JYdWhEWXAwTEsycUY0TlNlaUotSXg0U2FTd1dIZVkyTEZVVFJsbWpMSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblakeshultz&v=iytIKoSKvKI]TikTok:   / blakeshultz   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjZZQWRpM1ZsODZ3bE5ZZ3JVU3hUZEpyeUUtUXxBQ3Jtc0tsVkZmX3NfZGhwRDVva0NJdHVXVDJhY3hodW84ZWc3WEg0V0tZOWx0UnNCd0l0NjkxMzFXSFpWT2JQS21xd09KYWxOQXpzTGVSUFdCTTdDdjFSQXRJSjQxMGxXQU92NUlPSFNPS1llbk5HcHViLUV3RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblakeshultz&v=iytIKoSKvKI]========================================

From Law School to Millions: Ari Rastegar on Mindset, Failure & Success

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ari Rastegar to unpack his unconventional journey from earning a law degree to becoming a leading voice in commercial real estate investing and entrepreneurship. Ari dives deep into the mindset shifts required to scale, why resilience and failure are non-negotiable, and how health, wellness, and nutrition directly impact long-term business performance. From investment strategies and risk management to building strong teams and cultivating an adaptive company culture, this conversation is packed with insight for investors, founders, and high performers alike. Whether you’re transitioning from residential to commercial real estate, growing a business, or working on personal development, this episode delivers real-world lessons you can apply immediately. 🔑 Topics Covered: Commercial real estate investing & entrepreneurship Mindset shifts for scaling and long-term success Resilience, failure, and risk management Health, wellness, and nutrition for peak performance Building strong teams and business systemsC reating a culture of agility and innovation 🔗 Head to rastegarcaptial.com or rastegarinvest.com to learn about some of his team's investment opportunities, as well as @rastegar on social media! 🔔 Subscribe for expert insights and valuable knowledge 🔔 FOLLOW ME TO GET MORE UPDATES! ======================================== Facebook:   / blake.shultz.9   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG5qN2Z5STFrc24xZzRqTHpSVmNid0NXOGpYd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGNXQVMtN0s1ZHJsbV8yZkwzbEZ3TDVneExVck9mbFQzU0ZUM081Mk5ENExSeHRwMGtsUTlFTU1iZjJWQXdMTHRhakNDMmU3OTQ5SWZuZDBUWXVUTFpRbjlVWmdmZWx2UFgtVGdhZU5UZUJ4Z25EYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fblake.shultz.9&v=T42W8iHB4lE] Instagram:   / blakeshultz   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0k2NHVTRTR1bUdjY2ZVT3o5VFVtelZBWTl0d3xBQ3Jtc0trZ0VBUmdtT1ZCdk91MVpkZldXSnFncDhXUG5iSHUwclB3cjhQX052TEhkNVZqQzdOUXQ5NENrYl84MGRyYS0wU2hHRUJTa1hLZWdBbUU5dmgwZk1YNUJkaWZHX2tJQ2NiS2lwWkVpanZKSDNQOGVjZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblakeshultz&v=T42W8iHB4lE] TikTok:   / blakeshultz   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUtWV3RMbktIS216X2NwY1UwY2xSbXQ5Z2QtQXxBQ3Jtc0traHZQYUlhN0w3dFQzNlZZTXFvbTBpc0xiTXVHcll6UzQ3ZjZmU0hTTnNydHJ0NFkyMUpQRTVxbXQ5SzhBaXgtSEgzNFdIWE9DMFcyeUZRSHR5ejgtV0hDNVdXeW4tazlvN2syLWQ5V21aMENtdEhRRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblakeshultz&v=T42W8iHB4lE]========================================

Reinventing Real Estate with Swyvvl | The Flipside Podcast

In this episode of The Flipside Podcast, host Blake Shultz sits down with Chad Shultz (CEO) and Rob (CTO), the co-founders of Swyvvl, a new nationwide real estate platform designed to make buying and selling homes more transparent, efficient, and cost-effective.Swyvvl is rethinking how buyers, sellers, and real estate agents connect—by reducing unnecessary middle layers, lowering client acquisition costs for agents, and allowing buyers and sellers to share in commission savings. Chad brings decades of real-world experience as a broker operating in the trenches of real estate, while Rob provides the tech and startup perspective behind building a scalable PropTech platform.In this conversation, we cover:-How Swyvvl works and what makes it different from traditional real estate portals-The real costs agents face when acquiring clients—and how Swyvvl addresses them-How buyers and sellers can receive a portion of agent commissions-The “share experience” model and agent bidding explained in simple terms-Why education, transparency, and fairness matter in modern real estateWhat Swyvvl’s beta launch looks like and how agents can join nationwideThe future of PropTech, including AI, blockchain, and innovation in real estateWhether you’re a real estate agent, brokerage owner, home buyer, home seller, or someone interested in real estate investing and technology, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at where the industry is headed—and how new platforms like Swyvvl aim to improve the process for everyone involved.👉 Learn more or sign up: Swyvvl.com👉 Interested agents: Nationwide beta access available now📌 Subscribe to The Flipside Podcast for more conversations on real estate, investing, entrepreneurship, and industry innovation.👍 Like, comment, and share if you found this episode valuable.FOLLOW ME TO GET MORE UPDATES!========================================Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.shultz.9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakeshultzTikTok: https://www.instagram.com/blakeshultz========================================

Thinking Big: The Key to Real Estate Success with Cris Auditore Zimmermann

In this episode of The Flipside Podcast, Blake interviews real estate investor and entrepreneur Cris Auditore Zimmermann, who began his journey by buying 25 apartments at just 19 years old. Cris reveals how thinking big, investing long-term, and surrounding yourself with mentors and partners can transform your real estate career.We explore the powerful advantages of the German real estate market— including how long-term properties can become tax-free after 10 years— and why cash flow is the foundation of every successful deal. Cris also shares his transition into private equity, the creation of the Medici community, and how lessons from the historic Medici family shaped his approach to legacy and impact. If you're interested in real estate investing, generational wealth, private equity, global markets, networking, or business strategy, this episode delivers massive insight. 00:00 Introduction to Cris Auditore Zimmermann 05:31 Cris's Journey into Real Estate Investing 11:46 The Importance of Thinking Big in Real Estate 14:02 Long-Term Investment Strategies in Germany 17:40 Navigating Funding and Bank Relationships 20:30 Expanding Beyond Apartments: Diversifying Investments 22:10 Transitioning to Private Equity Investments 26:11 Building a Business Community: The Medici Community 28:23 Lessons from the Medici Family 30:26 The Value of Mentorship and Partnerships 33:00 Cultural Insights from International Experience 37:59 The Role of Family in Business and Legacy 43:51 Philanthropy and Impact through the Family Foundation 47:04 Cris's Books and Closing Thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for expert insights and valuable knowledge🔔 Listen to latest episode on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@Blake.Shultz FOLLOW ME TO GET MORE UPDATES! ======================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.shultz.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakeshultz TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/blakeshultz ========================================

🎙️ The Flipside with Blake Shultz — Episode: From Nuclear Submarines to Saving Smiles w/ Dr. Viet Vo

In this episode of The Flipside, Blake reconnects with an old high-school friend whose path has been anything but ordinary. Meet Dr. Viet Vo — Endodontist, former U.S. Naval Officer, and nuclear engineer who served aboard a ballistic submarine before teaching future officers at UVA. Today, he’s a specialist in endodontics practicing in Amarillo, Texas… and a dad of three.Viet shares how his childhood inspiration to pursue dentistry was temporarily put on pause when he entered the Naval Academy, how service shaped his discipline and grit, and how becoming a father pushed him to realign his career with the lifestyle he envisioned years earlier.We dive into:⚓ Life aboard a nuclear submarine and the reality of long deployments👨‍🏫 Teaching and leading future Naval officers🦷 The pivot back to dentistry and the grind of prereqs, dental school, and endodontic residency🤯 Why the mouth is way more complex and sensitive than people realize🧠 How Botox plays a role in treating orofacial pain, TMJ, migraines, and bruxism📈 The business side of dentistry—marketing, patient experience, and competing in a growing market💪 The discipline, structure, and perseverance the military instilled👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The sacrifices his parents made running a small business and how that perspective shapes his own family journeyThis episode is a mix of career twists, family, resilience, and the science behind pain, sleep, and oral health. If you love stories about service, entrepreneurship, healthcare, or navigating big career pivots, this one’s for you.🔔 Subscribe for expert insights and valuable knowledge🔔    / @blake.shultz   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvGM0tyK5kzhMcq3uO_FJg]FOLLOW ME TO GET MORE UPDATES!========================================Facebook:   / blake.shultz.9   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tkY0dWU0hnRkZHMUN1VU9zY3BRMWVXbUFlQXxBQ3Jtc0ttUDg4a1RKUnlMZlNFdGtTMG4zUXRlTjJBNDljY01aWXdsVXRzNWlHTWU3N3pfd2F1SU05MEctSUJSd3ZhV1p5NTA4M3lZNm5xMlNFMzFRWmtGTG5pWW1UZFRlemxqdXlTWlpsemtJUjVsNmtjM01Lcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fblake.shultz.9&v=XzbF4S1XyYk]Instagram:   / blakeshultz   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWppS2tpN0JFeFA4eXJLcWhnT0lYNGFYT1U2UXxBQ3Jtc0tsNjkwcTA0U05PU3JDOGF3bnkxNVlTR0lnVlZMa05JdU9ORkt6cnRCMjNfT21mOHlNeXF0ZkZKWjdJTTlKVnVreVN6ektyWDZDSWZrcW5FWVViZmR5QUZKNzJROUU1X1pWdm5HUk1DME9MdGZEVU5YMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblakeshultz&v=XzbF4S1XyYk]TikTok:   / blakeshultz   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJueUhaUnFzVnE2U3ZNUFFONi1hWUdpOFJKQXxBQ3Jtc0tsUHJmNUZvc0ZyemFsT3dXdnZfSlEwOU54bGhjTGZEM2hCSGxzMUZqV09mak1RSzVELVRVTEs4RFllWjdXWHRHcER6WnB3b041Z0ljM0tQN001eVV6dXc4cmVjTjZHN1QzLUs5MWI4Q2k1eDNva3BZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblakeshultz&v=XzbF4S1XyYk]========================================