At the Kitchen Table

In this episode, Amanda DiVito Parle hosts Tom Gysin of Homestead Title and Escrow. They delve into Tom's background, from studying international relations and becoming fluent in Spanish to his start in the title industry with Chicago Title. Tom shares his journey through various roles, including the challenges faced during the 2008 financial crisis and transitioning to start his own title company during the recession.They discuss the essence of title insurance and the escrow process, emphasizing

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table' hosted by Amanda DiVito Parle, Doug Jennings from RE/MAX Commercial Alliance shares his journey and insights into the world of commercial real estate.Doug discusses his unique background, from being a wrestler in the Army to transitioning into real estate. He breaks down the various types of commercial properties, the impact of COVID-19 on office spaces, and the complexities of industrial real estate. Doug also touches on his certification as a Certified

Host Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Julie Peter, a private fiduciary and founder of Angel Care Corp, to discuss the vital role of professional fiduciaries in supporting the elderly. Key Topics Covered:What a private fiduciary does: managing personal, medical, and financial affairs for the elderly.The importance of having a will, power of attorney, and clear end-of-life plans.Common pitfalls families face when a loved one passes away, including missing documents and lack of preparation.The

In this episode of At the Kitchen Table, host Amanda DiVito-Parle welcomes Trent Walton, founder of Forensic Discovery, to explore the world of digital forensics, e-discovery, and entrepreneurship.Trent shares his journey from Texas roots to building and selling multiple businesses, and how lessons from both success and failure shaped the growth of Forensic Discovery — now scaling at 40–50% annually. His story highlights why focus, resilience, and people-first leadership are essential in today’s

Amanda sits down with longtime friend and advisor Gretchen Rehm (Rehm Financial) for a refreshingly human conversation about money, insurance, and building a small business that truly serves people. Gretchen shares her unexpected path from college soccer and sports marketing to launching a thriving insurance and advisory firm in southern Minnesota.You’ll hear a simple breakdown of term vs. permanent life insurance, why the #1 mistake is not acting (start with your 401(k)/403(b) employer match), and

Host Amanda DiVito sits down with Brian Saegar (Be Free Organizing & Move Management) to reveal a practical playbook for moves and decluttering. Starting 2–3 months ahead, Brian’s team works C → B → A spaces, runs a tabletop “conveyor belt” of like-items for rapid decisions, packs by theme, coordinates movers, then unpacks and organizes so clients are settled in a day. From seniors transitioning across care levels to teens who need a room reset, Brian shows how coaching—not judgment—turns

In the first episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' Amanda DiVito Parle steps up as both a second-generation real estate agent and the creator of the DiVito Dream Makers team, a legacy of her father. She dives into her reasons for launching the podcast, mainly to distribute her wealth of knowledge and real estate experiences. Her goal is to illuminate the path for both newcomers and veterans in the industry, as well as anyone intrigued by real estate.---HOW IT ALL STARTED: Amanda is taking it back to