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Our Family Invests Podcast

Real estate investor and former Maui firefighter Mike Neubauer and top-producing Maui realtor Caroline Neubauer talk with guests who’ve actually built the life they teach, not the ones who just talk about it. Every conversation runs through one of four pillars: Wealth, Growth, Mindset, and Family, because money without the rest of it isn’t the win most people think it is.

No theory. No hype. Just what worked, and what it cost to get there.

Build intentionally. Let it Compound.

New episodes every Tuesday.

Latest Episodes:

051: FI Wasn't the Finish - Stephanie Myers + Gillian Batt | Our Family Invests Dec 23, 2025

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What if financial independence wasn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a more meaningful one?

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Myers + Gillian Batt, the couple behind Our Freedom Years, who reached financial independence in their 30s and 40s, sold nearly everything they owned, and spent four years traveling the world with their two dogs.

Their journey took them from Toronto to Singapore to dozens of countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Along the way, they discovered that real wealth is connection, community, time, and purpose.

We talk about how they reached FI while living abroad, the reality of life as full time nomads, the loneliness that surprised them, and how they transitioned from adventure to impact through volunteer work, dog rescue, and serving their local community.

In This Episode:
• How Stephanie + Gillian built financial freedom abroad
• What global travel taught them about wealth and belonging
• The mindset shift from adventure to purpose
• How they found their way back to community
• Why “freedom of purpose” matters at every stage

Start Your Own Freedom Journey:
Download the FIRE Starter Playbook at https://OurFamilyInvests.com/fire

If you're building a life that feels intentional, grounded, and aligned with your values, this conversation will expand the way you see freedom.

050: $100k in 24 Hours - Brody + Andrea Fausett - Stretch Then Stabilize | Our Family Invests Dec 16, 2025

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What if the hardest seasons of your life were actually the ones shaping you into the strongest version of yourself?

In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with Brody and Andrea Fausett, a Maui-based couple who built their life on faith, family, and intentional growth. From door-to-door sales to financial freedom, from nursing to building a movement for women, and from the Lahaina fires to rebuilding community, their story is a powerful look at resilience in real time.

They share the moments that stretched them, the mindset shifts that helped them stabilize, and the family rhythms that keep them grounded when life gets loud. If you’re craving clarity, confidence, or a renewed sense of purpose, this conversation will feel like oxygen.

What You’ll Learn:
• How Brody went from knocking doors to building real estate freedom• What Andrea discovered about identity, purpose, and calling• How faith shaped their resilience through the Lahaina fires• Rhythms that keep their marriage aligned in busy seasons• How to help your kids feel seen and supported• Simple shifts to strengthen your mindset and protect your peace

Connect with Brody and Andrea:
Instagram (Brody): https://www.instagram.com/brodyfausett
Instagram (Andrea): https://www.instagram.com/andreafausett
Real Estate Investing School: https://realestateinvestingschool.com
Mamale Community: https://www.instagram.com/mamelefit

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Start Your Journey to Financial Freedom:Grab your free FIRE Starter Guide at https://OurFamilyInvests.com/fire

049: The Unlikely Investor - Grant + Laura Francke | Our Family Invests Dec 09, 2025

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Grant and Laura Francke share how they built a family-first life through real estate, intentional routines, and a strong sense of why. Grant spent over a decade working unpredictable railroad shifts before discovering real estate and building a path to financial freedom. Laura is a CPA who brings stability, clarity, and structure to their journey while raising their kids and balancing a career she loves.

Together, they’ve built a rental portfolio, designed a life that prioritizes presence, and created a rhythm that supports both their family and their goals.

In this episode you will learn:
• How Grant left the railroad through repeatable real estate investing
• The mindset shift behind The Unlikely Investor
• The role Laura’s W-2 plays in stability and risk
• How they teach their kids about money, values, and value creation
• Why presence matters more than any vacation destination
• The habits and routines that transformed their family life

If you want financial freedom without losing your family, this conversation gives you a real path forward.

New episodes every Tuesday.

048: Steven + Lauren Keys - Buy Your Freedom First | Our Family Invests Dec 02, 2025

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What if freedom wasn’t something you waited for… but something you built on purpose?

In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with Steven + Lauren Keys, the couple behind Trip of a Lifestyle. They reached financial independence in their 20s by living intentionally, investing consistently, and keeping their happiness tied to simplicity, not spending.

Steven + Lauren break down how they bought their freedom one intentional choice at a time — from tracking their net worth together to turning frugality into fun. We also dive into how they built a tutoring business, traveled across the country, and created a life that pays them back in peace, not stress.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to “buy back” your time through intentional living• The mindset shift that helps you see money as freedom, not pressure• Why tracking your net worth can change your future• How to align your spending with your values• The power of partnership in reaching financial independence

If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary couples build extraordinary lives, this one’s for you.

🔥 Grab your free FIRE Starter Guide and start your journey to financial freedom at OurFamilyInvests.com/fire

047: The Power Hour Strategy with Dustin + Megan Bunnell | Our Family Invests Podcast Nov 25, 2025

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Today we’re sitting down with Dustin and Megan Bunnell, a husband-and-wife team who built a family-first life that actually works. He runs Jum-Pawn-It, a thriving chain of pawn shops across California and Arizona. She’s a life coach helping women hustle less and sparkle more. Together they’ve traded corporate comfort for freedom, structure, and a life built on intention.

In this episode, we dig into their Power Hour Strategy, the simple one-hour weekly habit that helps them balance business, family, and sanity. They share how to design a schedule that supports your values, create peace in your week, and still grow a business that doesn’t run your life.

What You’ll Learn:

The Power Hour framework that keeps their family aligned
How to plan your week around purpose, not pressure
Why structure creates more freedom, not less
The mindset shift from busy to productive
How to build businesses that serve your life, not steal it

On The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with inspiring entrepreneurial couples to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies they use to build wealth, freedom, and legacy without sacrificing what matters most.

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046: Every Storm Runs Out of Rain - Kyle + Danie Wallitner | Our Family Invests Nov 18, 2025

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Ever feel like everything hits at once? Finances, family, and faith all being tested at the same time?

That’s the season Kyle and Danie Wallitner are currently walking through. A government shutdown, a property fire, and an empty home still carrying a mortgage. Instead of breaking under pressure, they are choosing calm, alignment, and gratitude.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to lead your family through hard seasons, teach your kids about money, and build freedom that actually feels good. Kyle and Danie remind us that storms don’t last forever… and sometimes the hardest moments bring the most growth.

What You’ll Learn:

How to lead your family through hard financial seasons
Teaching your kids about money and responsibility
What real resilience looks like in marriage and business
Why alignment matters more than hustle
How to find peace when life feels uncertain

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045: How Two Hours a Day Can Change Everything with Jonathan & Jynafer Yanez | Our Family Invests Podcast Nov 11, 2025

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Jonathan and Jynafer Yanez built their dream life two hours at a time. Between bestselling novels, film productions, homeschooling, and marriage, they’ve learned that consistency creates freedom and structure fuels creativity.

In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline sit down with the couple behind Wolf Pack Entertainment and Archimedes Books to talk about what it really takes to live in alignment. Jonathan breaks down his “Two Hour Rule,” the daily rhythm that helped him write over seventy novels and build a business that supports his family. Jynafer shares how faith, focus, and purpose guide their creative process and parenting.

This conversation is packed with lessons on discipline, alignment, and the power of doing small things with big intention.

🎧 You’ll Learn:• How the “Two Hour Rule” builds momentum and consistency
• Why alignment and faith drive their biggest decisions
• What it takes to run multiple creative businesses as a family
• How discipline protects creativity
• The mindset that turns daily effort into long-term freedom

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044: How to Flip Houses Remotely | Real Freedom Systems That Work - Don + Janelle Carlson | Our Family Invests Nov 04, 2025

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High school sweethearts lose $35K on their first flip, then build a thriving remote real estate business while raising their baby boy.

In this episode, Janelle and Don Carlson share how they flipped that failure into freedom, managing 30+ deals a year from anywhere in the world. From systems and schedules to mindset and marriage, they break down the real steps to building wealth that doesn’t cost your family.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How to flip houses remotely (and make it sustainable)
• The systems and tools Janelle uses to run her team out of state
• How to define roles as a couple and avoid burnout
• The mindset shift from chasing doors to building freedom
• Lessons learned from losing $35K on their first deal

🎙 Hosted by Mike and Caroline Neubauer
On The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneurial couples to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies they use to build wealth and legacy without sacrificing family.

Visit our website → ourfamilyinvests.com

👉 If this conversation encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a quick review. It means the world to us and helps more families find freedom.

043: The E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Method: 7 Steps for Realigning Your Energy, Purpose and Life - Mike Neubauer | Our Family Invests Oct 28, 2025

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Most people live in reaction mode. They wake up to notifications, scroll through chaos, and let everyone else set the tone for their day. But real growth comes from alignment, not more hustle.

In this solo episode, Mike Neubauer breaks down The Elevate Method, a simple seven-step framework to help you realign your energy, mindset, and purpose when life feels off track. You cannot elevate what you do not evaluate.

On The Our Family Invests Podcast, Mike and Caroline Neubauer share stories, frameworks, and conversations that help couples and families pursue freedom, wealth, and purpose without losing what matters most.

👉 How to reset your energy using the “Energy Triangle”👉 Why letting go of old identities creates space for growth👉 The Purpose Formula: pain + passion + people = purpose👉 A five-minute visualization practice to build clarity👉 How to act in faith even when fear shows up👉 Why tracking your wins builds momentum👉 How gratitude expands capacity and anchors peace

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042: Rockets to Real Estate: Building 70 Rentals, Raising 4 Kids, and Finding Freedom - Robin + Shani Casper | Our Family Invests Oct 21, 2025

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Robin and Shani Casper never set out to build an empire. He was leading multi-million dollar embassy projects overseas. She was raising four kids, managing chaos, and keeping their family grounded. Somewhere between rocket attacks in Israel and renovations in New York, they quietly built a 70-unit real estate portfolio—and a life of freedom most families only dream about.

In this episode of The Our Family Invests Podcast, we sit down with the Caspers to uncover how they built wealth while raising a family, stayed aligned across continents, and turned challenges into fuel for freedom.

You’ll learn:

How Robin scaled from Navy Seabee to 70-unit investor
The untapped goldmine in historic properties
The surprising stability of student athlete rentals
Shani’s take on balancing family, fitness, and freedom
What “family first” looks like when life feels like a circus

Follow the Caspers’ journey from embassies to cash flow, chaos to connection—and learn how to build your own version of freedom without sacrificing what matters most.

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