Michael Basch is the Managing Partner at Atento Capital, a return-focused early-stage investment vehicle investing directly in startups as well as through venture funding. In addition to driving returns, Atento Capital concentrates on job creation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Michael is a serial entrepreneur who — after starting as a barista at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf — later began operating 22 stores and managing a $19 million revenue operation. After angel investing in college, Michael successfully scaled and sold two businesses. In 2016, he served as a volunteer for the Clinton Campaign, helping to organize and deliver Madison, Wisconsin. In this episode… Raising capital can be a great way to get your business off the ground, yet many startup companies struggle to acquire the funds. So, how can you obtain the finances to launch your business? Michael Basch says raising capital is not the end goal but is one of the many strategies for scaling your business. Considering capital from a growth perspective will help you find willing investors in your company. With Atento Capital’s collaborative and supportive environment, you can share ideas with other startups and gain valuable insights for raising funds, managing clients, and boosting sales. In today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk sits down with Michael Basch, Managing Partner at Atento Capital, to discuss raising capital to achieve high-level growth. Michael talks about what he learned from acquiring and operating multiple businesses, how Atento Capital helps companies realize their potential, and his advice for entrepreneurs.

Sean Printz is the Founder and President of Elect Technologies, which distributes networking, server, storage, and support hardware to value-added resellers (VARS), integrators, and managed service providers. He has supported hundreds of IT resellers and integrator clients by increasing their profits and business sales. With a decade of experience leading sales organizations, Sean is skilled in account management, direct sales, and lead generation. In this episode… Entrepreneurship is often accompanied by complications and losses. As a business owner, it’s critical to maintain flexibility and composure. So, how can you effectively tackle obstacles to preserve your clients’ trust? Accomplished entrepreneur Sean Printz recommends establishing an initial framework that includes the values you intend to display in your business. Putting standards in place ensures that your business doesn’t fall apart when things go awry. The next step is to cold call clients and offer them quality services that embody those values. By demonstrating transparency and taking ownership of failures that may occur on behalf of the client, you can maintain an impeccable reputation and achieve long-term success.  Join Mat Zalk in today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast as he talks with Sean Printz, Founder and President of Elect Technologies, about strategic approaches to entrepreneurship. Sean reveals what he learned about entrepreneurship from being in sales, tips for entrepreneurs to manage challenges, and his practical approach to achieving business success. 

Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small network of investors.  Before founding Keyrenter Tulsa, Mat was a Strategy Director at The Property Finder Group, where he worked closely with the CEO and senior management team on various international acquisitions, scaled local teams in the group’s Saudi Arabia and Egypt offices, and executed a number of strategic projects in the business’ core market of Dubai. Mat has been an active investor since 2014 and is a licensed real estate agent in Oklahoma. In this episode… Property management can be a headache. There are a lot of minor issues that pop up on a repeat basis. So, where can you find a property management company that can help ease the stress and frustration of dealing with these issues on your own? The real estate industry is ever-changing, which requires experienced individuals with insight to aid in helping you make the right decisions for your property. Many homeowners have worked with small property management firms that make big promises and deliver underwhelming results. Focusing on property management companies that use cutting-edge technological resources and train their team members helps homeowners maximize the value of their investments. In today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 sits down with Mat Zalk, the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey running a property management company. Mat explains what Keyrenter does for its clients and how he came to work there, how Keyrenter is different from other property management companies, how he got started in the property management business, and his experience with his first clients.

Corbin Marcotte is the Owner and Real Estate Broker at The Investor’s Broker, a network of realtors, investors, sellers, and buyers. He facilitates real estate investment transactions, including small single-family homes, package deals, mobile home parks, and large multi-family homes. Corbin also offers free coaching services to teach busy professionals how to invest in real estate.  At the age of 16, Corbin bought his first home and now owns a collection of Airbnbs. Before founding The Investor’s Broker, he worked as a real estate agent flipping homes for Keller Williams Realty. In this episode… In today’s high-priced and unstable real estate market, institutional investors are outbuying traditional buyers and fledgling investors. So, how can you profitably invest in homes without going over budget? Corbin Marcotte suggests assessing each local area’s real estate market to determine the most affordable homes. When you invest in these homes, your money will appreciate, allowing you to invest in more properties to grow your profit. As an expert in Oklahoma’s real estate market, Corbin will introduce you to the state’s most cost-effective areas to give you an advantage in the market. In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk joins Corbin Marcotte, Owner and Real Estate Broker at The Investor’s Broker, to discuss investing in the current real estate market. Corbin reveals how he entered the real estate space at age 16, the benefits of working with skilled investors, and how the present real estate market affects traditional home buyers. 

John (Chip) Gaberino is the Owner and CEO of Topeca Coffee Roasters. Topeca was established in 2002 after the global market crash. That’s when Chip and his family developed a way to salvage their coffee business by transporting the product from El Salvador directly to the consumer. Chip has spent nearly a decade managing, growing, and shipping coffee beans for Topeca, making it a household brand with multiple facilities.  Chip graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science in information technology, after which he moved to El Salvador to pursue a career with Unilever. After returning to the US, Chip worked with Mercury International Technology as an IT developer before founding Topeca.  In this episode… Building a business from the ground up requires perseverance and is often accompanied by challenges and failures. So, how can you attain success as an entrepreneur? Chip Gaberino advises identifying and taking advantage of profitable business opportunities and developing innovative solutions to problems that may arise along the way. Shortly after opening a new coffee shop, Hodges Bend, Chip struggled to obtain an outdoor seating permit. To rectify the issue and make his voice heard, he took to local television to express his concerns. As a result, Chip became an inspiration for other business owners and was able to expand Hodges Bend into the thriving business it is today. In this episode of the Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk joins Chip Gaberino, Owner and CEO of Topeca Coffee Roasters, to talk about the struggles and successes of entrepreneurship. Chip reveals how Topeca grows and manufactures quality coffee beans, his secret to running a thriving business, and how he overcame the challenges of starting a new business.

Lee Easton is the Founder and President of AeroVision, a software development firm specializing in data and analytics. After a five-year career with ConocoPhillips, Lee expanded AeroVision from a side business into a full-stack development firm. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BA in computer and electrical engineering. In his free time, Lee enjoys mountain biking in Colorado and is a member of the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA).  In this episode… In today’s evolving technological landscape, banking has become digital to meet the fast-paced financial demands of consumers and businesses. Yet, many community banks are struggling to adapt, and their data is scattered and disorganized across traditional financial systems, making it difficult to identify individual use cases accurately. How can you streamline your data to service your customers effectively and scale your bank? Consumer-focused financial technology (FinTech) services simplify your consumer’s personal financial planning and investment banking. By assembling your data into a single platform, you can offer additional services to increase your revenue. iDENTIFY is a FinTech service that helps banks access and leverage their customer’s transactional data to recognize loan opportunities tailored to each use case. iDENTIFY enables you to take advantage of these opportunities to benefit both you and your customers. In today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk talks with Lee Easton, Founder and President of AeroVision, to discuss investing in FinTech to leverage your data. Lee shares how he helps banks simplify their data, how he launched a new company to develop his banking technology, and how banks can leverage FinTech to optimize growth.

Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small network of investors.  Before founding Keyrenter Tulsa, Mat was a Strategy Director at The Property Finder Group, where he worked closely with the CEO and senior management team on various international acquisitions, scaled local teams in the group’s Saudi Arabia and Egypt offices, and executed a number of strategic projects in the business’ core market of Dubai. Mat has been an active investor since 2014 and is a licensed real estate agent in Oklahoma. In this episode… Investing in rental properties requires the careful consideration of factors, including budget, renovations, and tenant concerns. Yet, investors often lack regard for these factors and, as a result, struggle to manage their properties independently. So, how can you make informed purchasing decisions to maximize your ROI? Keyrenter Property Management helps you buy, renovate, and operate your property assets. With their expertise and guidance, you can evaluate the most cost-effective properties to invest in and conduct sustainable renovations. Keyrenter also hires contractors to help maintain the property following its purchase to minimize landlord/tenant disputes. In today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Mat Zalk to discuss profiting off your real estate investments. Mat talks about Keyrenter Property Management’s most significant challenges when conducting a renovation, how Keyrenter recovered from a renovation that went over budget, and common mistakes investors make when purchasing a rental property. 

Scott Reeves is the Senior Vice President at Chickasaw Community Bank and specializes in commercial banking and real estate. He has been in banking for over 20 years and, in 2021, was recognized as Chickasaw Community Bank’s top producing loan officer. Scott graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1989 with a degree in marketing.  In this episode… For lenders, organizing a deal with a property investor is an arduous process that takes careful consideration. So, how can you successfully manage these types of loan negotiations? According to Scott Reeves, answering the phone is the first step to initiating a successful loan deal. Accessibility is crucial for establishing a relationship with your clients to understand their needs and let them know they’re top of mind and working on their loan process. Scott also says that by maintaining transparency in your loan structures, your clients will have a firm grasp of how to proceed with the deal.  In today’s episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk sits down with Scott Reeves to discuss achieving success in the banking industry. Scott shares his tips for closing a deal with investors, the criteria for loaning to a first-time property investor, and the difference between a community and a national bank.