Jeff Beals with Grow Omaha

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Members: Free
Visitors: $20
Event Sponsor: Blackstone Insurance
Drink Sponsor: Realty ONE Group Sterling

Watch Online: Can’t make it in person? Catch the live stream on the REIA Radio YouTube channel.

Start the year strong by joining us for an engaging session with Jeff Beals, co-host of the Grow Omaha radio show on News-Radio 1110 KFAB. Jeff is a nationally recognized speaker, executive vice president of NAI NP Dodge, president of Jeff Beals & Associates, and the author of two award-winning books. He’s presented in 41 states and 7 countries, and he has a front-row seat to Omaha’s growth, development, and deal flow.

Come learn where the opportunities are, what’s driving Omaha’s next wave of growth, and how to position yourself to win in 2026—whether you’re an investor, agent, lender, or business owner. Don’t miss this one.

Structuring & Funding Deals Like a Pro

Doors Open at 6 PM | Event Starts at 7 PM
Members: Free
Guests: $20
Event Sponsor: Liquid Lending
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Most investors get stuck on one of two things: “How do I make this deal work on paper?” or “Where the heck do I get the money?” In this session, Chris Pomerleau is going to tackle both.

Chris will break down how he structures real deals in today’s market using creative financing, partnerships, and hard money. He’ll walk through how to think about the capital stack, when hard money makes sense (and when it absolutely doesn’t), and how to put together win–win deals that still cash flow when the dust settles.

Expect real numbers, real examples, and a very honest look at risk, returns, and how to not blow yourself up with leverage. If you’ve been wanting to level up from “throwing offers at the wall” to actually building fundable, repeatable deal structures, this is your night.

Chris Pomerleau is a real estate attorney-turned-investor, co-founder of Leavenwealth, and a partner in hundreds of units across the Midwest. He also runs Liquid Lending, a private/hard money lending company that funds flips and small multifamily projects for investors. Chris is known for his no-fluff approach to creative financing, his ability to structure complicated deals in plain English, and his passion for helping investors scale without losing their shirts in the process.

Stop Killing Your Own Deals: Mindset & Performance with Andrew Devlin

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Stop Killing Your Own Deals: Mindset & Performance with Andrew Devlin

Doors Open at 6 PM | Event Starts at 7 PM
Members: Free
Guests: $20
Event Sponsor: Thrasher Foundation Repair
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Event Description:
You don’t lose deals just because of the market. A lot of the time, you lose them because of what’s happening between your ears. Overthinking, second-guessing, dragging your feet, talking yourself out of making offers… that’s all self-sabotage, and it’s expensive.

At this Omaha REIA event, mindset and performance coach Andrew Devlin is going to break down why investors and agents repeatedly get in their own way—and how to stop doing it. He’ll dig into the patterns that quietly wreck progress: fear of failure, fear of success, perfectionism, and the “I’ll start Monday” habit that never ends.

You’ll walk away with practical tools to:

• Make clearer decisions under pressure

• Stop bailing on your own goals when things get uncomfortable

• Build daily habits that support long-term performance (instead of short bursts of hype)

• Create a simple mental game plan you can actually stick to

If you’ve ever said “I know what to do, I just don’t do it,” this night is for you.

Andrew Devlin is a business mindset and performance coach, often called a “coach’s coach” because the people who coach others hire him to get better. He works with high-level entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors to help them reset the habits and beliefs that keep them stuck. Andrew recently joined us on REIA Radio Episode 228, where he broke down how mindset drives action, results, and long-term success in real estate and business.

Lifeonaire: Designing a Life & Business You Love with Jason Wojo

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Lifeonaire: Designing a Life & Business You Love with Jason Wojo

Doors Open at 6 PM | Event Starts at 7 PM
Members: Free
Guests: $20
Event Sponsor: Frankel
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Event Description:
Most investors and business owners say they’re chasing “freedom”… but their calendar says otherwise. Long hours, constant stress, family on the back burner, and a business that falls apart the second they step away.

In this session, Jason Wojo, CEO of Lifeonaire, is going to flip that script. He’ll walk you through how to design a clear vision for your life first and then build (or rebuild) your business around that—so your deals, your schedule, and your money actually serve the life you want, not the other way around.

You’ll learn how to:

• Get clear on what “enough” looks like for you

• Stop saying yes to every opportunity and start saying yes to the right ones

• Reshape your real estate or business so you can work less, stress less, and be more present with the people who matter

If you’ve ever thought, “What’s the point of all this if I never get to enjoy it?”, this night is for you.

Jason Wojo is the CEO and lead speaker of Lifeonaire, a coaching company that helps investors and entrepreneurs build businesses that support a life they actually love. He started as a Lifeonaire student, turned his own overworked, stressed-out life around, and eventually became the company’s CEO and main event instructor. Today he’s a real estate investor, business owner, and coach who’s helped thousands of people use the Lifeonaire framework to create more freedom, purpose, and profit in their lives and businesses.

Navigating the New Tax Laws: Insights & Strategies for 2027 with Jordan Downey

Doors Open at 6 PM | Event Starts at 7 PM
Members: Free
Guests: $20
Event Sponsor: Midwest Title Inc
Drink Sponsor:

Event Description

The tax rules keep changing, and if you’re a real estate investor, guessing is not a strategy.

Join us for “Navigating the New Tax Laws: Insights & Strategies for 2027 with Jordan Downey”, where we’ll break down what actually matters for real estate investors this coming year. Jordan will walk through how the latest changes impact your rentals, flips, cost segregation, entity structure, and long-term planning—without putting you to sleep or burying you in IRS jargon.

You’ll walk away with:

• Clear next steps to talk through with your CPA

• Strategy ideas to help you pay less tax legally and keep more cash in play

• A better understanding of what to do now instead of waiting until tax time

If you own property, want to buy more, or just hate surprises from your accountant, you need to be in the room for this one.

About Jordan Downey

Jordan Downey is a Partner at Frankel and one of Omaha’s go-to tax pros for real estate investors and closely held businesses. He spends his days helping clients navigate tax law, entity structure, and long-term planning so they can grow their portfolios without getting crushed at tax time.

Jordan has spoken at Omaha REIA more than any other presenter, and there’s a reason we keep bringing him back—he knows his stuff, he understands investors, and he can make a dry topic actually fun and useful.