Beyond Alexa: How Real Smart Home Systems Actually Work

Beyond Alexa: How Real Smart Home Systems Actually Work

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421177/open_sms] Welcome to Season 2 Episode 23 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features smart home technology expert, Jennifer Cona from ICC Automation. In this episode, we discuss: - Motorized Shades Are the Current Hot Trend - Smart Home Technology Has Become More Accessible - Design Flexibility Has Dramatically Improved - Josh AI vs. Alexa - Privacy and Functionality - Battery vs. Hardwired Systems - Landscape Lighting Integration - Professional Installation vs. DIY - And Much More! You can learn more about what ICC Automation has going on by checking out their website: https://iccautomation.com/ As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!  Support the Podcast, buy a hoodie: https://shopmissionapparel.com/products/khp-printed-hooded-sweatshirt -- Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0qVj99NcDrRRuVenJYU4jT?si=f5d3a5c72ade464d&nd=1&dlsi=334bb42efac84306 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledgeable-homeowner-podcast/id1779757267 Follow along: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sturdy_joe TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@sturdy_joe Want to become a more Knowledgeable Homeowner?  Subscribe to the Knowledgeable Homeowner Newsletter:  https://sturdy-homes.ck.page/1191f947a8

From Corporate Ladder to Real Estate Empire: Building Wealth Through Private Lending

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421177/open_sms] Welcome to Season 2 Episode 22 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features a different type of guest, but a very important one for homeowners to watch and learn from -  Mike DeAngelis, owner of Equiquest. In this episode, we discuss: - What Private Hard Money Lending Actually Is - How Private Lending is Regulated - What Are Commercial Loans and the Requirements - Why Young People Need to Create a Plan and Take Action - House Hacking Strategies for Different Life Situations - Co-Lending Opportunities for Passive Investors - And Much More! You can learn more about what Mike has going on by checking out his website: https://www.instagram.com/mdeangelis12/ As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!  Support the Podcast, buy a hoodie: https://shopmissionapparel.com/products/khp-printed-hooded-sweatshirt -- Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0qVj99NcDrRRuVenJYU4jT?si=f5d3a5c72ade464d&nd=1&dlsi=334bb42efac84306 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledgeable-homeowner-podcast/id1779757267 Follow along: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sturdy_joe TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@sturdy_joe Want to become a more Knowledgeable Homeowner?  Subscribe to the Knowledgeable Homeowner Newsletter:  https://sturdy-homes.ck.page/1191f947a8

Beyond College: Real Career Paths That Pay Without the Debt

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421177/open_sms] Welcome to Season 2 Episode 21 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features a repeat guest that's back to discuss working in the trades, the great Ryan Burnett. In this episode, we discuss: - The Ryan Anthony Head Start Fund Mission - The Manufacturing Jobs Crisis - 24,000 Openings Annually - Why You Should Get Experience Before Investing in Education - How to Focus on Engagement Over Passion - Being Open to Networking Happening Everywhere - Success Stories from the Ryan Anthony Head Start Program - Why Persistence and Work Ethic Trump Everything - And Much More! You can learn more about what Ryan has going on by checking out his website: https://lookwhomadeit.org/ As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!  Support the Podcast, buy a hoodie: https://shopmissionapparel.com/products/khp-printed-hooded-sweatshirt -- Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0qVj99NcDrRRuVenJYU4jT?si=f5d3a5c72ade464d&nd=1&dlsi=334bb42efac84306 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledgeable-homeowner-podcast/id1779757267 Follow along: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sturdy_joe TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@sturdy_joe Want to become a more Knowledgeable Homeowner?  Subscribe to the Knowledgeable Homeowner Newsletter:  https://sturdy-homes.ck.page/1191f947a8

Plant Like a Pro: Timing, Techniques, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421177/open_sms] Welcome to Season 2 Episode 20 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features a repeat guest that's dropping tons of knowledge just in time for the end of Spring, Darryl Knight the owner of Front Porch Flora is back! In this episode, we discuss: - The Best Time for Grass Seeding - Sod vs. Seed: Cost vs. Instant Results - Proper Grass Seeding Technique - Tree Planting Issues: Soil Preparation is Key - Buying Plants from Local Nurseries, Not Big Box Stores  - And Much More! You can learn more about what Darryl has going on by checking out his website: https://frontporchflora.com/ As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!  Support the Podcast, buy a hoodie: https://shopmissionapparel.com/products/khp-printed-hooded-sweatshirt -- Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0qVj99NcDrRRuVenJYU4jT?si=f5d3a5c72ade464d&nd=1&dlsi=334bb42efac84306 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledgeable-homeowner-podcast/id1779757267 Follow along: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sturdy_joe TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@sturdy_joe Want to become a more Knowledgeable Homeowner?  Subscribe to the Knowledgeable Homeowner Newsletter:  https://sturdy-homes.ck.page/1191f947a8

Protecting Your Biggest Investment: The Real Talk on Homeowners Insurance

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2421177/open_sms] Welcome to Season 2 Episode 19 of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast! This week's episode features Matt Kleinfelder, VP of PRK Insurance. In this episode, we discuss: - Finding the Right Insurance Professional - Flood and Roofing Coverage - Post-Purchase Insurance Inspections - Independent Brokers vs. Captive Agents - Insurance as Asset Protection - And Much More! You can learn more about what Matt  has going on by checking out his website: https://prkinsurance.com/ As always, thanks for joining us on The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast —where we're helping you become a more informed homeowner, one episode at a time!  Support the Podcast, buy a hoodie: https://shopmissionapparel.com/products/khp-printed-hooded-sweatshirt -- Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0qVj99NcDrRRuVenJYU4jT?si=f5d3a5c72ade464d&nd=1&dlsi=334bb42efac84306 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knowledgeable-homeowner-podcast/id1779757267 Follow along: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sturdy_joe TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@sturdy_joe Want to become a more Knowledgeable Homeowner?  Subscribe to the Knowledgeable Homeowner Newsletter:  https://sturdy-homes.ck.page/1191f947a8