Inside the Wolf’s Den an Entrepreneurial Journey with Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel
Business & Finance
About
Inside the Wolf’s Den Podcast follows our hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel on their rewarding entrepreneurial journey. With over twenty years of running multiple successful businesses, Shawn and Joni are two fierce modern-day entrepreneurs. Together they own numerous national franchises and one of Texas’ most well respected Turnkey Real Estate investment companies. They have each spent decades mastering the ins and outs of complex business decisions and have become intimately aware of the struggles and triumphs of leading small to medium-sized businesses in today’s competitive market place. They look forward to sharing their true stories, challenges, and the obstacles that they overcame to craft profitable companies and an awe-inspiring relationship.
Episodes
- 246. Building Blocks: How Justin Mink Turned Hustle Into High‑Growth Leadership
Join Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel on this captivating episode of Inside the Wolf’s Den Podcast as they talk with Justin Mink, a powerhouse entrepreneur and former corporate trailblazer who has shaped digital marketing, music marketing tech,…
- 245. Unlocking Insights: Houston Insurance Pro Ryan Steinberg
In this episode, Inside The Wolf's Den dives deep with Ryan Steinberg, a successful Houston, Texas based insurance agent and expert. Ryan is the founder and owner of Texas Prime Insurance Agency, LLC, a firm dedicated to offering top tier…
- 244. Valerie Almanzar: An Albuquerque, New Mexico Real Estate Powerhouse
In this episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel sit down with Valerie Almanzar, a native New Mexican who has become one of Albuquerque’s most respected and successful real estate professionals. Valerie shares the…
- 243. Military Leadership Meets Albuquerque Real Estate Mastery
In this inspiring episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel sit down with one of Albuquerque’s top real estate forces, Chris Tanner. A war veteran, devoted husband and father, and premier broker, Chris brings a rare blen…
- 242: Elevating Customer Service with John DiJulius: Secrets, Playbooks, and Culture
In this episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel sit down with John DiJulius, the President and Chief Revolution Officer of The DiJulius Group, a renowned authority on customer experience. A celebrated author, pod…
- 241. Violet Mileva Unplugged: Beauty, Entreprenuership, and the Science of Self-Devotion
In this episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel sit down with Violet Mileva, successful entrepreneur, social media influencer, cosmetic chemist, and founder of Champïone. Violet blends ancient tree resins with mo…
- Episode 240. Unlocking Time Freedom: Mastering Outsourcing, Habits, and Skill Development
In this episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, Shawn and Joni explain how to maximize time and skill growth through strategic outsourcing and efficient habits, and dive into the busy reality of running five businesses, leading teams, and balanc…
- 239. Build the Team, Not Just The Task List!
In this special crossover episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den and Real Talk, Real Voices podcast, Shawn teams up with Lavender Lloyd, Director of Training for the Real Property Management franchise system, and Merlin Huff, Integrator and Dire…
- 238. A Relationship Series - Higher-Level Love and Elevating Communication
In this episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den Podcast, Shawn and Joni dive into what it means to communicate on a higher level within a romantic partnership. They unpack vulnerability, transparency, trust, and the power of shared experiences as…
- 237. Sell Like a Machine: Building a Sales Process That Closes Without You
Real talk for service-based business owners who are building systems, teams, and sanity. In this episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel dive into the exact blueprint you need to scale without burning out. If you run p…
- 236. Why Now? The Case for Buying Residential Real Estate in 2025
In this episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, Shawn and Joni delve into the compelling reasons why 2025 could be the perfect year to invest in residential real estate — despite the challenges. They unpack the current market landscape, includin…
- 235. Inside The Wolf’s Den: Deb Newell on Strategy and Growing Your Property Management Company
In this week’s exciting episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel welcome Deb Newell. Deb is an industry leader with over 25 years of hands-on experience in property management. Known as a strategic “fixer,” Deb he…
- 234. Scaling Smarter: How AI and Data-Driven Strategies Are Transforming Business Growth
In this enlightening episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel sit down with Bill Lupo, the innovative founder and CEO of UbiGrowth, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing how businesses communicate with their cust…
- 233. Mastering Property Management: Insights with Peter Lohmann
Join hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel for an inspiring episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den as they sit down with Peter Lohmann, a successful entrepreneur and expert in the property management industry. As co-founder and CEO of RL Property Man…
- 232. Houston’s Ultimate Business Growth Event with Joni Wolfswinkel, Josh Huite, and Steve Rozenberg
In this exciting episode, Shawn sits down with Joni Wolfswinkel, alongside industry leaders Josh Huite and Steve Rosenberg, to announce a game-changing event for entrepreneurs in Houston: the Strategic Growth Accelerator! Mark your calenda…
- 231. Luis Landin on Innovation, Customer Care, and Future of Insurance
Join hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel on this insightful episode of Inside The Wolf's Den as they sit down with successful insurance strategist and agent, Luis Landin, from Goosehead Insurance in Spring, Texas. With a passion for client ca…
- 230. Mastering Outbound Sales: Insights from Ben Smith of BrightReach Sales
In this episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, your hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel welcome Ben Smith, the visionary founder of BrightReach Sales. With over 13 years of experience in the sales landscape, particularly within the property manage…
- 228. A Relationship Series - Be My Valentine
Join high school sweethearts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel in this heartfelt episode of Inside The Wolf's Den as they celebrate Valentine’s Day! Dive into the theme of love, relationships, and the unique dynamics of being partners in both bus…
- 227. Make Money, Make Memories: Insights from Real Estate Entrepreneur Brad Martin
Join Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel in this exciting episode of Inside The Wolf's Den as they sit down with successful real estate entrepreneur, Brad Martin. With a wealth of experience as an investor, entrepreneur, and syndicator, Brad has ex…
- 226. Unlocking Financial Freedom: Self-Directed IRAs with Amanda Holbrook
In this week’s insightful episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel welcome Amanda Holbrook, a Certified Self-Directed IRA Professional at Specialized Trust Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over 15 years of…
- 225. The Wolf's Power Play: The Motive Behind Leadership, Servant vs. Ego-Driven Leaders
Shawn and Joni are back with another Wolf's Power Play. These brief motivational and inspirational podcasts are designed to help you push through and continue on your path to success. This episode explores the pivotal themes presented in P…
- 224. Hard Work Pays Off: Josh Kattenberg on Real Estate & Multifamily Investing Success
Join Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel in this engaging episode of Inside The Wolf's Den as they welcome Josh Kattenberg, the visionary founder and CEO of Real Property Management Express. Serving real estate investors and single-family rental pr…
- 223: Control: Overcoming the Barriers to Letting It Go
In this week’s insightful episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den Podcast, hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel explore a common challenge many leaders face: the difficulty of letting go of control. Join them as they unpack the various barriers that…
- 222. Unlocking Sales Success: Insights with Jennifer Merritt of RentScale
Join Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel in this exciting episode of Inside The Wolf's Den Podcast as they sit down with Jennifer Merritt, the Chief Operating Officer of RentScale, a cutting-edge sales coaching company dedicated to the property man…
- 221. You Can’t Boil The Ocean - An Interview with JobTread CEO, Eric Fortenberry
In this week’s exciting episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, join hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel as they sit down with the innovative entrepreneur and software developer, Eric Fortenberry. As the founder and CEO of JobTread, Eric has revolu…
- 220. Balancing Family and Business: Insights for Every Parent
In today's Inside The Wolf's Den episode with Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel, we delve deep into the beautiful yet challenging journey of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. As devoted parents and thriving entrepreneurs, Shawn and Jon…
- 219. A Relationship Series - Understanding Love and Respect
Join Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel as they celebrate their 21st Wedding Anniversary in this episode of Inside The Wolf's Den. They delve into the essential dynamics of love and respect in relationships. In this installment of their relationsh…
- 218: Self-Awareness & Reading the Room
Join Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel in this enlightening episode as they explore the crucial concepts of self-awareness and reading the room. Discover how these two essential skills differ yet intertwine, impacting your personal and profession…
- 217. Building Resilience in the Workplace
In this week's episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, our hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel, delve into the crucial topic of "Resilience in the Workplace," focusing on building resilience to navigate the challenges of the modern professional la…
- 216. Mastering Sales Calls: The Art of Preparation and Persuasion
In this week’s episode of Inside The Wolf’s Den, our hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel, explore the essential skills that can elevate you to the top tier of the sales world. Join us as we unravel the strategies and tactics that can transfo…
- 215. Mastering the Art of Delegation
Welcome to this week's Inside The Wolf's Den podcast episode with your hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! Today, the duo delves into entrepreneurship and mastering the art of delegation. Starting off with an overview of the episode's focus…
- 214. Entrepreneurs Unleashed: Citizen Home Solutions Founders
In this thrilling episode of Inside The Wolf's Den podcast, hosts Shawn and Joni dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship with two remarkable guests, Wes Owens and Will Shantz, the dynamic Co-Founders of the highly successful utility c…
- 213. Unlocking Real Estate Riches with Trey Stone
Welcome to this week's episode of Inside The Wolf's Den podcast, with hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship and real estate with the industry's brightest minds. In this episode, they sit down with…
- 212. Start-Ups & Franchising Owning Insights
In this week's episode, Shawn and Joni delve into the intriguing world of diversification and franchising, sharing their insights and experiences as business owners with multiple ventures under their belts. Shawn kicks off the discussion b…
- 211. Preparing for the Storm: Personal and Business Tactics for Natural Disasters & Big Distractions
Welcome to Inside the Wolf's Den with Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! In this episode, we tackle the vital topic of readiness in the face of adversity. Explore the various natural disasters that can strike individuals and businesses, from hurr…
- 210: Property Management Banking Insights with Allison DiSarro
In today's Inside The Wolf's Den episode, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel sit down with the accomplished banking executive, Allison DiSarro, Senior Vice President of Property Management Banking at Enterprise Bank & Trust. Join us as Allison sha…
- 209. Remote Team Training Secrets Revealed
Welcome back to Inside The Wolf's Den with your hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! In this episode, the second part of our series on Navigating New Hire Success, we delve into the crucial topic of training remote team members. In the previo…
- 208. Navigating New Hire Success: Onboarding, Feedback, & Building Team Culture
In this compelling episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, Shawn and Joni dive into the essential topic of onboarding new hires and steering them toward success. Join Shawn and Joni as they explore the intricacies of managing new employees, emph…
- 207. Unveiling Triumph: Aaron Chapman's Remarkable Loan Officer Journey
Welcome to another exciting Inside The Wolf's Den episode with your hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly accomplished Aaron Chapman, a seasoned loan officer and author with a we…
- 206. The Power of a Smile: Uncovering the Science and Benefits of Smiling
Welcome to Inside The Wolf's Den podcast with your hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! In this powerful episode, we delve into the captivating world of human emotions and behaviors, focusing on the simple yet profound gesture of smiling and…
- 205. Disrupting the Pest Control Industry: A Conversation with Justin Clements, Co-Founder of Pest Share
In this week's compelling episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and disruption with the remarkable Justin Clements, Co-Founder of Pest Share. From his days as a college football athlete to his curren…
- 204. Real Estate Shifts: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Settlement Impact
Welcome to the Inside The Wolf's Den Podcast with your hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! Today's episode discusses the recent seismic shifts in the real estate industry following the National Association of Realtors National Association o…
- 202. Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Remote Team Member Building and Retention
Welcome to Inside The Wolf’s Den podcast with your hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! This week, join Shawn and Joni as they celebrate the growth of their brand, True Work Logistics. What began as a passion project to support entrepreneurs…
- 202. Embracing Belief and Action: The Power of Incremental Progress
In today's episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, we dive deep into the transformative power of belief, worthiness, and taking action in the face of doubt. Belief is the cornerstone of achieving our goals. We can shape our reality and propel ou…
- 201. Against the Grain - An Inspiring Interview with Successful Entrepreneur and Author Mandy Hull
Against the Grain - An Inspiring Interview with Successful Entrepreneur and Author Many Hull Welcome to Inside The Wolf's Den podcast with your hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! In this week's episode, the Wolfswinkel duo has the honor of…
- 200. Unleashing Your Voice: The Power of Podcasting
Join Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel in celebrating the 200th episode of Inside The Wolf's Den podcast. In this milestone episode, the dynamic duo delves into the captivating world of podcasting, unraveling the endless possibilities and advanta…
- 199. Living with Purpose: Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement
Living with Purpose: Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement Shawn and Joni are back with another Wolf's Power Play. These brief motivational and inspirational podcasts are designed to help you push through and continue on your path to su…
- 198. Necessity Breeds Ingenuity - A Conversation with Precious Metals Expert, Chang Bullock
Welcome to this week’s episode of Inside The Wolf's Den, where hosts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel invite you to explore the world of entrepreneurship with their special guest, Chang Bullock. The duo sit down in-studio with the co-founder and…
- 197. The Victim or The Victor
Welcome to another exciting Inside The Wolf's Den episode with your hosts, Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel! In today's exceptional edition, we have a special guest in the house: Tiffany Rosenbaum, an accomplished podcast host and an expert in i…
- 196. Inside The Life of The Wolfswinkel's
Welcome to Inside The Wolf's Den, where Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel take you inside their extraordinary lives and share the secrets to their success. In this episode, the power couple answers three of the most frequently asked questions the…