Sake & Hot tubs
Welcome to Sake & Hot Tubs with Fred and Lisa. Where big ideas start small, just like conversations shared over a glass of sake and a soak in the hot tub.
This isn’t just another real estate podcast. We’ve created our own incubator of inspiration. A space where guests can step away from the noise, relax, and explore their next idea, whether that’s in business, community, or personal growth.
So, pull up a chair, pour a glass, and let’s dive in. Because in this hot tub, ideas don’t just float, they take shape.
Recent Episodes
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June 24, 2026
S1E23 | Homegrown in Iowa
Lisa and Fred sit down with local Realtor Abigail Brandt for a conversation about community, balance, and her favorite travel spots! Abigail shares why she loves calling Iowa home, her passion for the Iowa State Cyclones, and how travel helps her recharge from the fast-paced chaos of real estate. She opens up about the importance of stepping away so you can come back refreshed, re-energized, and ready to better serve your clients and community. And of course, no episode would be complete witho
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May 27, 2026
S1E22 | Divorce, Decisions, and Staying Afloat
This week on Sake & Hot Tubs, Lisa and Fred take on a deeply personal — and incredibly important — topic: divorce. As two people who have both lived through it, they talk honestly about how difficult it can be to balance the emotional side of divorce while still making smart business and financial decisions for your future. Lisa also shares insight from her role as a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) — a specialized certification that helps divorcing individuals navigate the compl
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May 6, 2026
S1E21 | Bar Seats and Better Conversations
This week on Sake & Hot Tubs, Lisa and Fred are back in the hot tub for a solo episode — and this one starts with a simple idea: sit at the bar. Not for the drinks (well… maybe a little), but for the conversation, connection, and sense of community that comes from being open and available to the people around you. They talk about why those small moments of interaction matter, how relationships can start in the most unexpected places… and why being approachable might be more important than ever.
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April 22, 2026
S1E20 | The Fly on the Wall in Every Deal
This week on Sake & Hot Tubs, we’re introducing the real MVPs of real estate… the chaos coordinators. Lisa is joined by Rachel Blair (loan assistant, content queen, and our behind-the-scenes producer 👀) and Stephanie Adair, transaction coordinator extraordinaire, to talk about what it really takes to keep a deal alive. Spoiler: it’s a lot of emails, timelines, and quietly fixing problems no one else even knows exist. From being the fly on the wall in some wild situations to somehow keeping ev
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April 8, 2026
S1E19 | Don't be a Richard
This week on Sake & Hot Tubs, Lisa and Fred sit down with Ned Payant, Chairman of the Board at American Pacific Mortgage — and a leader who keeps it real. From building relationships across every level of the business to pushing through discomfort for real growth, Ned shares what leadership actually looks like behind the scenes. The biggest takeaways? ✔️ Don’t be a Richard ✔️ Relationships drive everything ✔️ Growth happens when you get uncomfortable It’s honest, it’s practical, and it’s a re
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April 2, 2026
S1E18 | From Newcomer to Community Connector
This week on Sake & Hot Tubs, Lisa and Fred sit down with Jason Jennings — local Realtor, master networker, and one of the biggest champions of the community you’ll meet. Jason shares his journey of moving from Texas for his wife, stepping into real estate knowing absolutely no one, and building a thriving business from the ground up. From leaning on his faith to showing up consistently for others, his story is a powerful reminder that success starts with connection. It’s a conversation about