The Inner Circle Podcast

Unlocking the Power of Private Money in Real Estate - EP 17

In this episode of The Inner Circle Podcast, host Kristy Aasheim sits down with Jay Conner, a nationally renowned real estate investor, author, and host of The Raising Private Money Show. Jay shares how he transitioned from traditional banking to mastering the art of private lending, raising millions without relying on hard money or banks. He explains how investors can secure funding fast, build credibility, and create win-win partnerships through private lending. 🎧 Hosted by: Kristy Aasheim 👤 Guest:🖋 Jay Conner – Real Estate Investor, Author & Host of The Raising Private Money Show ⭐ Guest Bio: Jay Conner, known as "The Private Money Authority," is a renowned real estate investor, speaker, and coach based in North Carolina. He specializes in teaching investors how to fund their deals without relying on banks. Having successfully raised over $8 million in private capital, his transactions yield an impressive average profit of $78,000. As a dedicated mentor and the founder of The Private Money Authority, Jay shares his proven strategies to help other investors build financial freedom and scale their real estate businesses quickly and effectively.  💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ How private lending works ✔️ Raising money without asking for it ✔️ Hard money vs private money ✔️ How to build investor trust 💼 Connect with Jay Conner: 🌐 Website→ http://www.jayconner.com/ 📘 FaceBook → https://www.facebook.com/jay.conner.marketing 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/privatemoneyauthority/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/privatemoneyauthority/ 🎙 Follow Kristy Aasheim – Inner Circle Podcast: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/ [https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/ [https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/] 🌐 Website → https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/ [https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Listening, Leading, and Building a Legacy in Real Estate - EP 16

In this episode of The Inner Circle Podcast, host Kristy Aasheim sits down with Peter Miller, a Southern California real estate powerhouse known for his design-driven approach and decades of experience in luxury development and residential sales. Peter shares how his magazine publishing background shaped his unique perspective on marketing, communication, and client relationships. He also dives into rebuilding efforts after California’s wildfires, the evolution of social media, and the timeless importance of listening in business and life. 🎧 Hosted by: Kristy Aasheim 👤 Guest:🖋 Peter Miller – Founder, Partners Trust Real Estate Group & New Homes by EU ⭐ Guest Bio: Peter Miller is a seasoned real estate professional and team leader based in Southern California. As the founder of The Partners.. A Real Estate Marketing Group and New Homes by EU, he brings decades of expertise in residential sales, new home development, and luxury property marketing. Peter is known for his strategic approach, deep market knowledge, and commitment to helping clients navigate every stage of the buying and selling process with confidence and care. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Peter’s early career in publishing and transition to real estate ✔️ The listening-first approach to client relationships ✔️ California’s rebuilding and development challenges ✔️ Adapting to modern marketing and social media trends 📇 Connect with Peter Miller: 🌐 Website → http://www.newhomesbyeu.com/ 🌐 Website → http://www.partnerssellhomes.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thepartnersre/ 🎙 Follow Kristy Aasheim – Inner Circle Podcast: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/ [https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/ [https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/] 🌐 Website → https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/ [https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Finding Home: North vs South Dakota - EP 15

In this episode of The Inner Circle Podcast, host Kristy Aasheim sits down with Tristan Emond, real estate professional and content creator based in South Dakota. They dive into what makes life in the Dakotas so special—from the welcoming community and scenic beauty to the challenges of weather and growth. Tristan shares how embracing authenticity, storytelling, and digital connection can build stronger client relationships and transform the way real estate is done in smaller markets. 🎧 Hosted by: Kristy Aasheim 👤 Guest:🖋 Tristan Emond – Real Estate Professional & Creator, Dakota Life ⭐ Guest Bio: Tristan Emond is a seasoned real estate professional with over 19 years of experience in the industry. As the Broker/Owner of Mindful Living Realty in Rapid City, South Dakota, he leads The Emond Team, which includes his wife Sarah and their son Michael. Tristan specializes in assisting first-time homebuyers, military families relocating to Ellsworth Air Force Base, and clients seeking vacation homes or navigating relocation. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ The lifestyle and culture of South Dakota ✔️ Real estate trends in smaller markets ✔️ How authenticity builds trust online ✔️ Using content to strengthen relationships 📇 Connect with Tristan Emond: 🌎 Website → http://www.rapidhomesonline.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tristanemond [https://www.instagram.com/tristanemond] 📘 Facebook → https://www.youtube.com/c/MovingToRapidCityhttps://www.facebook.com/rapidcityhomesonline 🎙 Follow Kristy Aasheim – Inner Circle Podcast: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/ [https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/ [https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/]🌐 Website → https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/ [https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

Building Generational Wealth and Mindset Through Real Estate - EP 14

In this episode of The Inner Circle Podcast, host Kristy Aasheim chats with Amber Bess of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices about her inspiring journey from healthcare to real estate investing. Amber shares lessons learned from flipping homes, managing short-term rentals, and teaching clients how to build generational wealth. They also dive into mindset, boundaries, and finding balance as a mom, investor, and agent. This episode is all about learning, failing forward, and building a life with intention. 🎧 Hosted by: Kristy Aasheim 👤 Guest:🖋 Amber Bess – Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Omaha, NE ⭐ Guest Bio: Amber Bess is a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Omaha, Nebraska. With a background in property investment and a degree from the University of Nebraska–Omaha, she brings experience, dedication, and personalized service to each client. Amber has successfully closed multiple transactions ranging from $180,000 to over $500,000, with an average sale price of $285,000. She serves clients in Omaha, Papillion, and nearby areas, and is known for her responsive, client-focused approach and strong track record of results. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Transitioning from healthcare to real estate ✔️ Investing in flips and short-term rentals ✔️ Building generational wealth through real estate ✔️ Mindset and boundaries for long-term success ✔️ Tips for new investors and agents 📇 Connect with Amber Bess: 🌐 Website → http://www.amberbess.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/buywiththebess/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/amber.buell.7/ 🎙 Follow Kristy Aasheim – Inner Circle Podcast: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/ [https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/ [https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/] 🌐 Website → https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/ [https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

From Wall Street to Real Estate Success - EP 13

In this episode of The Inner Circle Podcast, host Kristy Aasheim welcomes Scott Spelker, leader of the Spelker Team at Coldwell Banker in Madison, New Jersey. Scott shares his journey from a 25-year career on Wall Street to becoming one of the area’s top-performing real estate professionals. He talks about building trust, providing value beyond transactions, and how his love of history and community engagement shape his unique approach to real estate. 🎧 Hosted by: Kristy Aasheim 👤 Guest:🖋 Scott Spelker – Realtor, Coldwell Banker, Madison NJ ⭐ Guest Bio: Scott Spelker leads The Spelker Team at Coldwell Banker in Madison, New Jersey—consistently ranked among the top-performing real estate teams at his office. A lifelong Madison resident, Scott contributes deeply to his community, serving as a board member for the Madison Historical Society and as the Town Historian. Before launching his real estate career in 2012, Scott worked on Wall Street in foreign exchange, bringing a strong background in finance to his work in real estate. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ From trading floors to real estate transactions ✔️ Why providing value builds long-term trust ✔️ Marketing innovation & technology in real estate ✔️ Community roots and local expertise ✔️ Building a successful husband-and-wife team 📇 Connect with Scott Spelker: 🌐 Website → https://spelkerteam.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/scottspelkercb/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/spelkernjhomes 🎙 Follow Kristy Aasheim – Inner Circle Podcast: 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/ [https://www.facebook.com/KristyAasheim/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/ [https://www.instagram.com/kristyaasheimexp/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-aasheim-5702a2204/] 🌐 Website → https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/ [https://kristyaasheim.exprealty.com/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]