Cade Zerr is a student at the University of Kansas pursuing his MBA. From flipping motorbikes at a young age, to embarking on an exciting real estate venture, Cade's story is nothing short of inspiring. At the age of just 22, Cade purchased a home in Lawrence, Kansas, which he now rents out to his roommates. This student spotlight episode shows how determination and passion can propel your own journey of success with insights from this young visionary.

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Dalton, author of 'The 2-Hour Job Search' and senior career consultant at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Steve shares invaluable tips and strategies for optimizing your job search process, leveraging technology and networking to secure the right position efficiently. Steve offers listeners a roadmap to navigate the contemporary job market with confidence. Whether you're a college student or a seasoned professional, Steve's expertise will em...

Kyle Johnson invigorates entrepreneurial spirit in every project he touches. Through his experiences working with startups and founding multiple companies, Kyle has gained a specific set of entrepreneurial skills and insights. He currently works as CEO and founder of Bixy, the producer of revolutionary digital marketing tools. Today, he shares these insights and reveals what most entrepreneurs are doing wrong, how to think like a CEO, and the reality of owning your own business.

Joe Caldwell is the CEO of Bartlett&West, an engineering firm with offices throughout the Midwest. Today, he shares insights on how he was able to make it to the top by helping others rather than taking advantage of anyone. Joe reveals how to maintain a healthy culture, how to make lasting connections, and what separates successful people from the herd. Tune in for all this and more!

Cooper, Ryan, and new team member Jacob give a brief look into what to expect for season 2 of Smartr.

Zach Holland began his career as most engineers do, working at a few different firms and acquiring field experience. His journey, however, became extremely more significant when he went into business for himself and found tremendous success. Here on episode 4 of Smartr, Zach shares his wisdom and experiences since becoming so successful. Additionally, he gives an honest description of what it is like to take the risky leaps required for successful business ownership. Tune into episode 4 to he...

Kirsten Flory entered the world of commercial real estate as a broker before discovering her ambition to do more. After making the leap to start her own company, she has acquired valuable business insight through her experiences. Today, we have the privilege of hearing what it’s truly like to take that leap, how business ownership can be scary, and how to know if it’s right for you!

Bobby Nichols is a co-founder of FERN Financial group and has experience working with financial management for athletes in the NBA, NFL, and NCAA. As a result of his experience, Bobby has a unique perspective on the financial management industry. Bobby also has years of experience working with college students and provides valuable advice regarding financial management during one’s college years. Tune in to hear more about how Bobby’s advice can be applied to your own finances!

Sae-Vheon and Tae-Vheon Alcorn are two twins from Gardner, KS who have had entrepreneurial ambitions their whole lives. This began in middle school when the twins created profitable vine accounts that amassed over 1 million followers. Since entering college, the Alcorn's have managed to balance division 1 track, the founding of a popular clothing company, and membership in many on-campus organizations and societies. Tune in to hear more about these experiences and what the twins have learned ...

Quick introduction with Cooper & Ryan