The Austin Zaback Show

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Apr 2026

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Austin Zaback is a Serial Real Estate Entrepreneur who interviews world-renowned guests in their respective industries and life calling. With Austin Zaback's featured guests, you will hear from high achievers in every aspect of life and business. Every guest will leave you inspired, motivated, more knowledgeable and will hopefully drive you to pursue your passions and live up to your full potential!

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June 16, 20261 hr 10 min

#154 - How To Start A $3,000,000/Year Pest Control Business From Scratch | Colten Gonzales

Colten Gonzales founded Firehouse Pest with no prior experience in the pest control industry. Originally pursuing a career as a firefighter, he and his brother in law decided to build a business from the ground up in 2017.Starting with just one truck, he spent his days knocking on doors, selling services, and handling pest control jobs before and after his regular work hours. Through relentless effort and persistence, Colten scaled Firehouse Pest into a multi-seven-figure company.His journey is a powerful example of entrepreneurship, grit, and long term commitment. In this episode, we discuss how he built the business, the lessons he learned along the way, and why he believes pest control is one of the best service businesses to start today.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

April 1, 20261 hr 16 min

#153 - This Off Market Land Strategy Makes Him MILLIONS (Here's How!!) | Cody Bjugan

Today, I sit down with Cody Bjugan, to explain one of real estate’s most overlooked strategies (the LDP Model) Cody explains how he uses a strategy of controlling (not owning land) to generate an average of $2.8M per deal... From sourcing off market vacant land to handling the entitlement process and flipping to national home builders for HUGE Profits! Not only has he been successful in this industry, he's also had students become multi millionaires using his strategy. This episode is packed with insights on land investing, land flipping, and building a land flipping business.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

February 2, 20261 hr 48 min

#152 - How To Start A $12,000,000/Year Flooring Business From Scratch | Cody Sperber

Today, I sit down with Cody Sperber, the founder behind Floor Daddy, a $12,000,0000+ flooring business built in under two years.This is a real breakdown of how Cody scaled a home service business at an insane pace.. what worked, what didn’t, and the exact decisions that created explosive growth in a crowded industry.We dive deep into: How Cody scaled a flooring company from zero to eight figures in under 24 months, Why speed is a competitive advantage in the home service industry, The systems required to grow fast without breaking the business and the single most important early hire that unlocks scale for service businessesIf you’re building or thinking about building a home service business (flooring, pest control, HVAC, roofing, landscaping, or contracting), this episode breaks down exactly how to move faster, hire smarter, and scale with intention.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

January 23, 20261 hr 10 min

#151 - He Makes $1,000,000/YEAR with THIS Simple Business | Steve Hunsaker

Six years ago, Steve Hunsaker had zero experience in professional lighting.. just curiosity and a Reddit thread that sparked an idea. Within two weeks, he launched Valley Christmas Lights.Fast forward to today, and that simple experiment has grown into a seven figure seasonal business, generating over $1M in a short installation windowAfter cracking the code on scalable systems, marketing automation, and streamlined operations, he went on to found Valley Premier Lighting and Home Service Accelerator—a mentorship and training platform that’s helped nearly 300 service based entrepreneurs grow profitable, repeatable businesses!Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

December 9, 20251 hr 21 min

#150 - How To Start A $13,000,000/Year Roofing Business From Scratch | Jason Von Payne

Fifteen years ago, Jason Von Payne was an irrigation tech making $12.50/hour. Today, he’s the founder of State 48 Roofing, a fully bootstrapped company that has crossed $10M+ in revenue in 3 of the last 5 years with zero investors, zero partners, and zero outside funding. Just grit, consistency, and relentless leadership.Even crazier? Jason generated over $1,000,000 in sales last year from organic Facebook leads alone. No ad spend. No agency. In only five years, he left his “safe” job, built a $13M/year roofing brand, and became one of the best organic marketers in the home service industry. If you run a roofing, contracting, or home service business, this episode is a blueprint for scaling without capital and creating massive momentum through social media.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

October 14, 20251 hr 15 min

#149 - Marriage Won’t Work Without This ONE Thing (And It's Not Love) | Elena Cardone

In this episode, Elena Cardone exposes the real truth about marriage, success, and what it takes to build an empire alongside her husband, Grant Cardone. She opens up about overcoming her fear of becoming a “subservient wife,” how she transformed that fear into drive, and how she helped make Grant Cardone a household name and billionaire brand.Elena shares why marriage isn’t about love.. it’s about alignment, vision, and purpose, and how to become a power couple that builds wealth and legacy together. She dives into what it truly takes to push your partner to reach their full potential, how to raise high achieving kids in 2025 who think like entrepreneurs, and the mindset that separates average families from empire builders.This conversation goes beyond motivation — it’s a masterclass in marriage, mindset, parenting, and power for anyone who wants to create lasting success with their partner.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

September 30, 20251 hr 19 min

#148 - Why YOU'RE Paying More in Taxes Than Millionaires (The TRUTH) | Karlton Dennis

Karlton Dennis says the tax code isn’t rigged.. it’s written for the educated. That’s why people like Donald Trump use it to their advantage while the average person keeps overpaying.In this episode, Karlton, a tax strategist, reveals the exact strategies the wealthy use to legally pay less in taxes and how you can do the same. From W-2 strategies like using active interests, to real estate and short-term rental loopholes, infinite banking, and even the difference between a CPA and a true tax strategist.. this episode will keep you informed on how to keep more money in your pocket AND approach your taxes with a "billionaire" mindset.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

August 14, 20251 hr 6 min

#147 - The Real Estate App that Turns RE Agents into Millionaires!? | Will Grewal

Will Grewal is the Co Founder and CEO of HomeStack, a mobile PropTech company helping thousands of agents and brokerages grow with custom real estate apps. What began in his college dorm in 2012 has evolved into a nationwide platform that enables real estate professionals to generate leads, streamline communication, and close more real estate deals without writing a single line of code. In this episode, Will reveals how any real estate agent can use technology to build their business and attract more clients.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

August 5, 20251 hr 25 min

#146 - The EASIEST Way To Find Real Estate Deals in 2025 | Esteban Andrade

Born in Colombia, Esteban came to the U.S. with a dream and hit rock bottom. At one point, he was sleeping in his car while driving Uber just to survive. Today, He owns two 7-figure businesses doing over $400,000/month in revenue: Hesel Media, a top real estate marketing agency, and Remote Latinos, a fast-growing remote hiring company connecting elite Latin American talent with U.S. companies.If you’re a real estate investor, real estate wholesaler, or entrepreneur looking to scale with remote teams this one is for you.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

July 16, 202550 min

#145 - He Quit His Corporate Job at 27 and Became a Millionaire by 29 | Brian Luebben

At 27 Years Old, Brian Luebben quit his corporate 9–5, achieved financial freedom, and spent six months traveling the world. But how did he go from a Fortune 500 career to becoming a self made millionaire in under two years? In this episode, we break down the exact steps he took.. the investments he made, the income streams he built, and how he created a life on his own terms. If you're looking to do the same, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice to help you start your own path to freedom.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback