The Omada Podcast

by The Omada Podcast

Season 1

From $70K to $300K in One Year: Justin Critchfield's "Burn Your Boats" Real Estate Strategy

Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:32 - From $40K to $300K: The "Burn Your Boats" Moment That Changed Everything 12:45 - Building a 175-Transaction Real Estate Team Without Sacrificing Family Time 18:20 - Why Justin Chose to Partner with Omada Real Estate as an Independent Broker 24:15 - The Power of Leverage: Coaching vs Systems vs Going Solo 29:30 - Two Pieces of Advice: Find a Mentor and Burn Your Boats 📋 In this podcast, we discuss real estate team building, work-life balance in real estate, the burn your boats mentality, independent broker partnerships, real estate coaching versus brokerage systems, video marketing innovation in real estate since 2009, and scaling from solo agent to team leader. Justin Critchfield, owner of Omada Real Estate and the original "Real Deal," shares his 20-year journey from making $40,000 as a 21-year-old agent to building a team closing 175 transactions annually, why he became Omada's first independent broker partner, and how to reverse engineer your dream life while maintaining family priorities. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Real Estate Journey: Innovation and Team Building: https://youtube.com/shorts/5L1NmS5jlgQ Residual Income After Retirement: https://youtube.com/shorts/JtqGkKT3TLk Retire at 40: Reverse Engineering Your Goals: https://youtube.com/shorts/iQseyt9JR_I 🔗 Connect with Justin Critchfield: Instagram: @realdealutah Facebook: Justin Critchfield Omada Real Estate 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Facebook: Russell Faucette Instagram: Russell Faucette #RealEstateTeam #BurnYourBoats #WorkLifeBalance #RealEstateBroker #teambuilding ℹ️ About Russell Faucette Podcast: Russell Faucette sits down with top real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to uncover the strategies, mindsets, and systems that drive success in real estate and beyond. From solo agents to brokerage owners, we explore what it takes to build a thriving business without sacrificing what matters most. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

S1 · E4

Nov 12, 2025

39:39

From Power Lines to Real Estate Empire: Jeremy Martin's "Big or Broke" Mentality | Omada

What does it take to go from working power lines 24/7 to closing 60+ real estate transactions per year while raising five kids? Jeremy Martin, co-founder of Omada Real Estate, shares his incredible journey from construction lineman to successful real estate investor, team leader, and business owner. In this raw conversation with business partner Russell Faucette, Jeremy reveals the sacrifices, mindset shifts, and "big or broke" mentality that transformed his life—and why he believes surrounding yourself with talented people is the secret to massive success. ✅ Working 600+ overtime hours per year while building a part-time real estate business ✅ How Jeremy closed 9 transactions his first year while working full-time construction ✅ The decision to leave a six-figure career with benefits for 100% commission ✅ Why joining a top-performing team accelerated his success from 20 to 60+ deals per year ✅ The "big or broke" commitment Jeremy made with his wife when going full-time ✅ How Jeremy and Russell became partners and started flipping houses with credit cards ✅ The CHILL values framework: Community, Hard Work, Integrity, Loyalty, Lifestyle ✅ Why ego gets in the way of success and partnership is the path to scale ✅ Learning to create work-life balance in real estate (spoiler: it's possible!) ✅ Building a legacy: Teaching your kids about wealth creation and business Jeremy's story is proof that you don't need a college degree, a sales background, or even a love for people to build a thriving real estate career. What you need is commitment, work ethic, willingness to learn from those ahead of you, and the courage to bet on yourself. The CHILL Values Explained: Community - Doing this together, showing up as your best self every day Hard Work - Outperforming talent through effort and consistency Integrity - Doing the right thing when nobody's looking, keeping commitments Loyalty - Being true to your goals, family, and values Lifestyle - Money is the tool, not the goal—live your dream Whether you're considering real estate as a career, looking to scale from solo agent to team leader, or wondering if it's possible to balance family and business, Jeremy's insights will reshape how you think about success. Connect with Jeremy Martin: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Jeremy Martin LinkedIn: Jeremy Martin Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Russell Faucette About Omada Real Estate: Omada (Greek for "team") provides real estate professionals with proven systems, partnership opportunities, and a values-driven culture designed to help agents build profitable businesses without sacrificing family time. Based on the CHILL values framework, Omada supports agents who want to scale through leverage rather than burning out solo. Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Want to start a podcast or be a guest? Reach out to us! Quotes from Jeremy: "It's big or broke. There is no in-between. There is no middle ground, there is no mediocre." "I'm humble enough to realize I don't have all the strengths. Why pretend and drag myself through the mud when I can partner with somebody?" "Hard work will outperform talent every day of the week." "Money allows you to do the things you dream about. The dream is not the money."

S1 · E3

Nov 11, 2025

33:00

Real Estate Resilience: From Crash to Broker Empire with AI Twist | Ready, Fire, Aim! Podcast

Host Thad Barnes fires up Episode 2 of Ready, Fire, Aim! with Russell Faucette, founder of Omada Real Estate, unpacking a gritty real estate saga. Dive into Russell's 2007 investor entry amid the boom—wholesaling flips—then the brutal crash: From 5-6 monthly buys to two in six months, short-sale pivots requiring a license, and partnering with law firms to juggle 250 files for Utah's top agents. Rock bottom? Defaulted loans, caulking baseboards till 1 AM, coin jars for groceries—yet Russell rebuilt: Joined #1 Stern Team as ops director, flipped 32 homes (pandemic-proof on credit cards), and in 2021 bought the legacy to launch Omada. It's an ecosystem: Low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies (95% dropout fix), team-lead paths, and broker opps—rev-share on real estate and vetted home services (plumbing to PM). AI future? Facilitator for valuations/bookings, but humans win on trust, validation, security—hedge via maintenance residuals. Expansion: Broker nationwide, starting Nevada. Powered by The NXC Podcast Network, this ready-fire-aim blueprint screams value: Systems over SOI, relationships tech. Resources: omadarealestate.com; follow @russellfaucette on IG, LinkedIn, FB. What's your crash comeback? Comment below—subscribe for entrepreneurial fire!

S1 · E2

Nov 10, 2025

41:34

From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Empire: Russell Faucette's Untold Journey

In the premiere episode of the Omada Podcast, host Greg Kirkham sits down with Russell Faucette, co-owner of Omada Real Estate, for a raw, inspiring origin story. From a Colorado kid dreaming of big homes (his "vision board" neighbor's mansion) to BYU business grad juggling psych, accounting, and real estate classes, Russell shares his wild path: A mission to Spain, easy 2007 home buy gone wrong in the crash, maxed student loans, and rock-bottom shoebox change for groceries, learning how short-sale hustles, late-night caulking gigs, and joining the powerhouse Stern Team ignited his comeback—replacing income fast, automating ops with key hires, and flipping homes on credit cards. Fast-forward to 2021: Russell and partner Jeremy buy the Stern legacy, birthing Omada's rev-share model—low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies, team-building paths, and broker opps without franchise buys. No more 95% dropout agents; Omada's apprentice-style career ladder from TC to owner, scalable assets over handshake DB handoffs. Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, this episode equips agents and dreamers with action-first grit: Reserves, budgets, systems for sustainable wins. Watch for ROI-tracking tips and why "go big or bankrupt" built empires. Subscribe for more real estate truths—what's your rock-bottom pivot? Comment below!

S1 · E1

Nov 7, 2025

31:17

The Real Truth About Entrepreneurship Nobody Talks About | Ab Moreno

Most people want the rewards of entrepreneurship. Very few are willing to handle the pressure that comes with it. In this business podcast, AB Moreno breaks down what it really takes to survive in sales, real estate, and entrepreneurship when the highs are high and the lows hit hard. AB Moreno is a top-producing real estate agent with Omada Real Estate in Salt Lake City. Over the last several years, he has closed more than $63 million in real estate transactions and built a reputation through outbound prospecting, cold calling, and consistency. Before real estate, AB worked front desk at a gym and earned minimum wage. Today he specializes in luxury homes, investment properties, and residential sales throughout Utah. Russell Faucette and AB talk about entrepreneur mindset, sales discipline, burnout, goal setting, emotional highs and lows, and why cold calling still works in 2026. They also get honest about anxiety, debt, motivation, and the reality behind success stories. 0:00 - Why entrepreneurship feels like opportunity every day 2:18 - Commission sales vs a regular 9-to-5 job 6:05 - The emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship 9:45 - AB Moreno’s “Top 8” daily system for consistency 16:38 - Why AB loves cold calling strangers 33:40 - The brutal side of entrepreneurship nobody sees Connect with Ab Moreno: Website: https://www.omadarealestate.com/ Connect with Russell Faucette: Instagram: @russellfaucette The Omada Podcast talks entrepreneurship, money, business strategy, leadership, personal growth, and real conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and high performers building businesses in the real world. Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #omadapodcast #entrepreneurship

Jun 25, 2026

44:39

From Wall Street to Rock Bottom: Brindley Tucker on Why We Wait for Pain to Change

Your business is a direct reflection of your internal world. If you're stuck in a cycle of burnout or constant employee turnover, it's likely because you're bringing old, inherited roles into your professional life. We explore why high achievers often choose a "comfortable hell" over the growth required to reach the next level. Brindley Tucker is a Senior Systemic Coach and the founder of Brindley Tucker Systemic Alignment. With over 15 years in the business world, she has transitioned from a high-level executive on Wall Street to a leading voice in organizational health. Brindley has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs scale by identifying the "inherited trauma" that misaligns teams. She is a certified practitioner who uses the science of systemic laws to help leaders stop over-functioning and start leading with clarity. 0:00 - Scaling from 19 to 70+ agents 5:30 - Facing 15 years in prison: The ultimate wake-up call 12:15 - How patterns are imprinted before age 7 17:40 - The Align 5 Method for total life balance 30:20 - The 3 Systemic Laws: Belonging, Hierarchy, and Balance 41:40 - Why "rescuing" employees destroys your team hierarchy Connect with Brindley Tucker: Instagram: https://brindleytucker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brindleytucker Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: https://www.omadarealestate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellfaucette About Show: The Omada Podcast explores the raw stories of business owners and entrepreneurs who have navigated the messy middle of growth. Hosted by Russell Faucette, we discuss what it really takes to build a business that aligns with your life. Closing: Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #theomadapodcast #entrepreneurship

Jun 4, 2026

39:45

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The Omada Podcast

From $70K to $300K in One Year: Justin Critchfield's "Burn Your Boats" Real Estate Strategy

From Power Lines to Real Estate Empire: Jeremy Martin's "Big or Broke" Mentality | Omada

Real Estate Resilience: From Crash to Broker Empire with AI Twist | Ready, Fire, Aim! Podcast

From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Empire: Russell Faucette's Untold Journey

The Real Truth About Entrepreneurship Nobody Talks About | Ab Moreno

From Wall Street to Rock Bottom: Brindley Tucker on Why We Wait for Pain to Change

Every New Real Estate Agent Gets This System Wrong

How Alec Qualified Deals Nobody Else Could See

The Market Shift Nobody's Talking About | Russell Faucette

How to Build an ELITE Real Estate Business with Heart | The NXC Podcast Network