Real Estate Makes us Drink & The Success Happy Hour

About Real Estate Makes us Drink & The Success Happy Hour

A podcast about real people, real stories, and what success actually looks like. Hosted by Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum, each episode brings you candid, laid-back conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, and interesting individuals from all walks of life. From big wins to hard lessons, we dig into the journeys behind the success—what worked, what didn’t, and what it really took to get there. It’s part insight, part storytelling, and part just hanging out—complete with laughs, honest moments, and the kind of conversations you’d have over a drink with good company.

Publisher

Bradley Niccum

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2024

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Sammy Hagar's 79th Birthday Bash in Cabo...What Really Happened

   Sammy Hagar's 79th Birthday Bash in Cabo San Lucas! Go inside Cabo Wabo Cantina for an unforgettable concert, Van Halen stories, and a look at what could be next for Sammy's legendary birthday celebration. Indiana Success Happy Hour is coming to you from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum take the podcast on the road to recap an incredible week of live music, longtime friendships, charity events, and a few unexpected adventures. We got the opportunity to see Sammy Hagar perform at his iconic Cabo Wabo Cantina, and at nearly 79 years old, the Red Rocker is still putting on one incredible show. From his unmistakable voice to an impressive performance by drummer Kenny Aronoff, this was a concert we won't soon forget. But could Sammy Hagar's 80th Birthday Bash be moving out of Cabo? Brad shares what he's heard about next year's celebration and why a change of venue could be coming. We also dig into the fascinating history of Cabo Wabo, including the original involvement of Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony, the financial struggles behind the club, and how Sammy ultimately turned it into a legendary destination. Beyond the concert, there's a lot more happening in Cabo! Brad and Wild Bill helped raise more than 217,000 Mexican pesos across three charity performances benefiting local children's organizations, including ADLN and Cabo Kids. We talk about the generosity of the Cabo community, the music, and why giving back has become such an important part of these trips. Plus, Brian experiences Cabo for the first time, from Mango Deck and Cerritos Beach to the incredible food, intense October humidity, and what it's really like exploring Mexico as a tourist. We even squeeze in a little Indiana real estate and mortgage talk while enjoying the view from Cabo San Lucas. Whether you're a Sammy Hagar fan, a Van Halen fan, planning your first Cabo vacation, or just enjoy great stories with good friends, this episode has something for you.

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Inside One of Indiana’s Most Successful Restaurant Families | Blake Fogelsong

   Blake Fogelsong of Clancy’s Hospitality shares how his family built an Indiana restaurant legacy and why successful restaurants must constantly evolve to survive and grow. On this episode of Indiana Success Happy Hour, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Blake Fogelsong, third-generation owner and Director of Operations at Clancy’s Hospitality. Blake takes us through a family restaurant story that started with his grandfather opening Clancy’s Hamburgers and grew across three generations into a collection of distinctly different Indiana concepts. We get into the story behind The Pretender, a Japanese listening-bar-inspired restaurant in downtown Noblesville built around analog music, vinyl, vintage design, great food, and cocktails. Blake explains why they wanted to create an experience unlike anything else in the Indianapolis area—and why the right concept sometimes takes years to find the right location. We also dig into Grindstone Public House, Grindstone on the Monon, The Fountain Room, Michelangelo’s, and the return of the original Clancy’s brand. Beyond the food, Blake gets into the business realities of running restaurants today: higher labor and food costs, shrinking margins, evolving customer expectations, keeping concepts fresh, and knowing when a restaurant needs to change. Plus, we talk tequila, The Bear, Blake’s original plans to head to Hollywood, and what you should order when you visit The Pretender. It’s a conversation about family business, hospitality, calculated reinvention, and building restaurant experiences people actually want to come back to.

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Indiana Real Estate Is About to Change — Here’s What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know

   Indiana real estate is changing fast. New appraisal rules, higher mortgage rates, low housing inventory, and home prices could reshape the Indiana housing market. This week on Indiana Success Happy Hour, Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about what buyers, sellers, Realtors, and mortgage professionals could be facing next. Brad breaks down upcoming changes to conventional appraisals, including additional data requirements and why the process could become more detailed, time-consuming, and expensive. Brian and Brad also dig into mortgage rates, Indiana housing inventory, affordability, and why waiting for the “perfect” market may not play out the way buyers expect. Then things take a turn—as they usually do. Brad recaps his Vegas trip, including the wildly different sides of the Strip, Vegas prices, and riding in a Zoox autonomous vehicle. The guys also get into Buc-ee’s coming to Greenwood, Indiana, how technology is changing everyday life, what’s happening in education, and whether AI is about to make our lives dramatically better…or get a little weird. It’s real estate, business, technology, Indiana growth, and two guys following the conversation wherever it goes.

Who has been a guest on Real Estate Makes us Drink & The Success Happy Hour

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• Chris Corken
• Drew Storen
• Joey Roembke
• Hoss Ridgeway
• Isaiah Cox

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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