Interview with Matt Matheny, Loan Consultant at Loan Depot. We discuss the mortgage environment and how it's evolved, getting pre-qualified, VA programs for veterans including VA renovation programs, 203k renovation programs, first time home buyer seminars, some reviews, our history together, the benefits of the consultative sales approach, and some jokes.

Interview with Rich Artman, Managing Broker of Inland Real Estate Brokerage, Inc. in Yorkville, IL. We discussed the brokerage, different aspects of the current real estate market within a few sub-segments, and Rich's moonlighting with trivia, karaoke, and DJ events.

Interview with Jim Bailey with Bailey Accounting & Co. Discussing best practices regarding accounting for self employed people, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Main takeaways are separate business expenses from personal expenses, incorporate into an LLC or S Corp depending on your business type and liability exposure, be aware of cyber security and threats, keep good records, and back up your records, and save for retirement and/or a rainy day.

Interview with Tom Kozlowicz, past president of the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce and Director of Sales/HR at Holiday Inn and Suites in Oswego, IL. We discussed the economic growth of Yorkville, IL in 2018, the importance of being involved in the community and the chambers, $15 minimum wage, and proposed rent control.