Podcast
The Kash & Dash Show
Hosted by Hosts - Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner · EN
The Kash & Dash Show is where real conversations happen around business, entrepreneurship, real estate, and the people behind it all. Hosted by Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner, this show goes deeper than the usual surface-level interview. We talk with investors, business owners, and high-level operators about the grind, the growth, the setbacks, the lessons, and the legacy they’re building.
This is not just a deals podcast. It’s about the real person behind the business — what drives them, what they’ve learned, what they’re still figuring out, and what success has actually cost them along the way.
Each week, you’ll hear honest interviews, unfiltered conversations, and the kind of stories you usually do not hear in a traditional business or real estate show.
Grind. Growth. Legacy.
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#307: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted
1w ago00:32:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Kash & Dash Show: Unscripted, hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner are back with another loose, real, and all-over-the-place conversation — exactly how Unscripted should be.Ted and Owen kick things off with wedding stories, garage sale pain, anniversary chaos, and the kind of random life updates that make this show feel like a real conversation instead of a polished script.Then the episode shifts into business, real estate, and some hard-earned lessons. Owen breaks down the frustration of having a buyer try to retrade a deal at the last minute after months of due diligence, and why operating in good faith matters more than people think. Ted shares what he’s learning from AI, how far behind he feels even while using it, and what came out of his recent blood work that may force him to rethink some everyday habits.They also touch on upcoming Omaha REIA conversations, legal wholesaling, Berkshire weekend Airbnb hosting, and their recent interview with Andre, who found creative ways to make real estate work in a high-cost market through midterm rentals.This episode is funny, honest, and a little chaotic — but buried inside the stories are real lessons about reputation, business, health, technology, and not being the person who blows up a deal at the finish line.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#306: The Kash & Dash Show: Phil Henderson - The Comeback That Built a Dynasty
2w ago01:20:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Kash and Dash Show, hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with Phil Henderson for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about business, failure, family, and rebuilding your life.Phil shares how his entrepreneurial journey started young, from music and fight wear to concrete, combat sports, trucking, and now S-Panels Omaha. But this episode goes way deeper than business. Phil opens up about the mistakes from his past, how prison became a turning point, and why he refuses to let failure define where he ends up.From building Dynasty Concrete and Dynasty Combat Sports to working on faster, stronger, more energy-efficient housing through S-Panels Omaha, Phil’s story is about grit, discipline, second chances, and learning how to turn pain into purpose.Ted, Owen, and Phil talk about what it really takes to run multiple businesses, why friends and family can be hard to work with, the importance of building the right team, waking up at 4 AM, letting go of control, and creating a legacy your family can be proud of.This is one of those conversations that reminds you: your past may shape you, but it does not have to own you. Watch or listen to the full episode now, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that failure does not get the final word.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#305: The Kash and Dash Show: Unscripted
2w ago00:37:50Tap to summarizeOwen Dashner is out for this episode of The Kash & Dash Show, but Megan Ahern officially steps in as co-host alongside Ted Kaasch for another episode of The Unscripted.And this one goes exactly where an unscripted episode should go.Ted and Megan kick things off talking about AI-edited photos, why nobody wants to look like a fake plastic version of themselves, and how fast AI is starting to change content, marketing, and business.Then Megan gets brutally honest about what is grinding her gears right now: real estate.She breaks down the frustration of flipping houses in a strange market, deals falling apart, buyers backing out, financing issues, inspections dragging on, and why real estate does not feel nearly as fun as it did a few years ago.From there, Ted and Megan go deeper into where things may be headed. They talk about AI, robotics, job disruption, business automation, old-school vehicles, overcomplicated technology, Facebook comment jail, working with visionaries, and how Megan is using AI tools to move faster inside businesses.This episode is funny, blunt, a little chaotic, and weirdly eye-opening.No script. No polish. Just a real conversation about real estate, AI, business, and the future that might be coming faster than most people think.Listen now to hear Ted Kaasch and Megan Ahern talk about real estate frustration, AI taking over, business systems, and why the market feels a little drunk right now. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#304: The Kash & Dash Show: He Bought Freedom the Hard Way with Dylon Leslie
3w ago01:07:58Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Kash and Dash Show, hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with Dylon Leslie, a quiet but gritty investor who built his real estate portfolio the hard way.Dylon’s story starts in small-town Nebraska, where he bought his first house at just 20 years old and used roommates to help cover the bills. What started as a simple house hack turned into a long run of creative moves, including 11 house hacks, small-town rentals, 1031 exchanges, and a jump into multifamily investing.Dylon shares how he went from single-family homes to owning 43 doors, why he focused heavily on Council Bluffs, how he self-manages his portfolio, and what it really takes to live off rental income without a traditional job. He also talks about sleeping in his truck during a renovation, getting help from family to take down a bigger deal, learning the hard way about systems, and why grit has been the biggest factor in his growth.This episode is a real look at the grind behind building a rental portfolio. No flashy nonsense. No fake guru talk. Just a young investor figuring it out, making mistakes, pushing through, and building something real.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#303: The Kash and Dash Show: The Unscripted
3w ago00:32:17Tap to summarizeTed and Owen are back for another Unscripted episode, and this one feels like two buddies picking right back up where they left off. They talk real life, real estate, rough weeks, family moments, travel, and the kind of childhood memories that stick with you forever.Ted shares the highs and lows from closing four properties in a week while also dealing with expensive surprises at the car wash. Owen talks about life on the road, from Branson work trips to a Comic-Con weekend with his daughter that turned into one of those core memory moments every dad hopes for.The conversation then takes a fun turn into childhood stories, old-school freedom, dumb things boys somehow survived, and the stuff that made growing up in the 80s and 90s unforgettable. They wrap it up with a little venting on city notices, contractor frustrations, car-buying games, and the kind of everyday stuff that just grinds your gears.If you enjoy the show, share it with someone who’d get a laugh or a little value out of it. And if you’re a business owner, investor, or someone with a story worth telling, reach out through social or head to kashanddash.com.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#302: The Kash & Dash Show: Build a Business, Not a Job with J Scott
4w ago01:07:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Kash and Dash Show, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with J Scott for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way beyond real estate.J shares the wild story of his World Series of Poker run, how a painful lesson in taxes opened his eyes to wealth-building, and why his background in tech helped shape the way he built his real estate business. The guys dig into the difference between working in your business versus actually thinking like a CEO, the real drivers of profit in flipping, and why so many investors stay stuck doing low-value work.They also get into bigger-picture topics like relationship-building, personal brand, the current economy, what may be ahead for multifamily, and why J believes timing matters just as much as strategy. On the personal side, J opens up about family, raising entrepreneurial kids, and the story behind Smooch Cookie, the gifting business his wife built from scratch.This one is part real estate, part business, part life, and exactly the kind of conversation we love having on this show. If you enjoy honest talk about building wealth, business, and a life that actually fits you, this episode is for you.Want to connect with J Scott, grab his books, or get on his newsletter list? Head over to JScott.com.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#301: The Kash & Dash Show: The Unscripted Kickoff
Apr 2600:22:40Tap to summarizeIn this laid-back kickoff to the new season of The Kash and Dash Show, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner go off script and just let it rip. From Ted’s St. Patrick’s Day tradition and Owen’s ongoing war with adult allergies, to a wild Omaha squatter story that turns into a bigger conversation about property rights, common sense, and protecting vacant houses, this episode feels like exactly what the title promises—unscripted, unfiltered, and real.The guys also share some practical landlord talk, including simple ways investors can better monitor vacant properties, plus a few stories and side tangents that make this one feel more like sitting in on a real conversation than listening to a polished interview.They also tee up the upcoming episode with J Scott, including a preview of some of the unexpected topics they got into—like poker, business, family, and the kind of stuff you usually do not hear in a standard real estate interview.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#300: One Last Rundown with Owen and Ted - Season 1 Finale
Mar 3000:08:49Tap to summarizeIn this final REIA Radio episode of the current run, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner share a big update on what’s next for the podcast. After 300 episodes, they’re wrapping this chapter and getting ready to launch something new: The Kaasch & Dash Show.Ted and Owen talk about the vision behind the rebrand, why they want to expand beyond just real estate, and how the next season will also feature business owners, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and people making moves in their own lane. Real estate will still be a big part of the conversation, but the new format will open the door to even more discussions around business, growth, leadership, and life.They also talk about keeping some fan-favorite segments, possibly revamping others, and putting a much bigger focus on their YouTube channel moving forward. From behind-the-scenes content to clips from meetups, luncheons, and live events, they’re looking to bring even more value in a new way.This episode is a sendoff, a thank you, and a preview of what’s coming next.Be sure to subscribe, follow along, and stay tuned for the launch of The Kaasch & Dash Show. Check out the REIA Radio YouTube channel for bonus content, behind-the-scenes footage, and more updates as the next chapter rolls out. You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#299.2: Mike Bjork on Real Estate Growth, AI, and Building Bigger Opportunities
Mar 2501:29:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of REIA Radio, Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with Mike Bjork for a wide-ranging conversation on real estate, entrepreneurship, and the fast-moving world of AI.Mike shares his unexpected path into real estate, from his background in the fire department to building a high-producing real estate team that surpassed $100 million in volume by year three. He talks about what it was like hitting major goals earlier than expected, why that left him looking for the next challenge, and how that search led him deep into artificial intelligence. The conversation dives into how Mike used Zillow at a high level, what he learned from scaling fast, lessons from launching a title company, and how he now views AI as more than just a time-saver. Instead, he sees it as a tool that can create leverage, improve systems, and even generate new income opportunities inside and outside of real estate. They also get into some of the personal side of Mike’s story, including his struggles with dyslexia, learning how to study later in life, and how his wife played a major role in helping him see bigger possibilities for himself. On top of the business talk, the episode has plenty of laughs, side stories, and the kind of back-and-forth that makes REIA Radio feel real. Whether you’re an agent, investor, entrepreneur, or just trying to keep up with where AI is headed, this episode brings a mix of mindset, strategy, and straight-up entertaining conversation.Listen to Episode 299.2 of REIA Radio and hear how Mike Bjork went from firefighter to high-level real estate producer to AI builder. If this episode gives you a new angle on business, real estate, or technology, share it with someone else who needs to hear it.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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#299: The Real Estate Rundown with Owen and Ted
Mar 2300:29:37Tap to summarizeIn Episode 299, Ted and Owen close out the Real Estate Rundown era with a mix of humor, reflection, and real talk about business, real estate, and what is ahead for the podcast. Ted shares a frustrating city code violation tied to one of his long-held rental properties, which leads into a broader conversation about the realities of owning property over time and the random headaches that come with it.The episode also takes a fun turn as the guys talk through other topics they could easily build a show around outside of real estate, including Mustangs, fantasy baseball, politics, movies, nightlife, and more. They also get into AI and how tools like Claude can help investors analyze multifamily deals, move faster on underwriting, and spot opportunities in a changing market.This episode is a mix of looking back, laughing a little, and setting the stage for what is next. Ted and Owen also let listeners know that the next episode will feature their upcoming guest, Mike York.Listen now, subscribe to REIA Radio, and stay tuned for the next episode featuring Mike York.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen’s Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...
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