<![CDATA[Curington Now]]>Curington Now is a podcast about building a business and empire, understanding the legal and financial concepts that shape everyday decisions, protecting your fortress, and staying grounded along the way.

Hosted by a founder–attorney, the show explores real-world lessons from starting and growing a law firm, along with approachable discussions on estate planning, real estate, and business law concepts that affect professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors alike. Episodes are designed to make complex topics easier to understand without complex legal jargon.

The podcast also touches on mindfulness, focus, and decision-making, offering practical reflections on how to navigate work, stress, and growth with clarity and balance. Occasional pop culture references are used as simple analogies to keep conversations relatable and engaging.

This show is for anyone curious about business, law, and personal growth and how these ideas show up in real life.

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast is for educational and information purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Nothing discussed on this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship, and listeners should not act or refrain from acting based on any information presented without seeking professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.

Any discussion of legal, business, estate planning, or real estate concepts is general in nature and may not apply to your jurisdiction or situation. Views expressed are not personal views of the host and are not a substitute for advice from qualified attorney, CPA, or other professional.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:56:41 GMTTue, 13 Jan 2026 02:26:52 GMT60RJ Curington, Esq.<p>Curington Now is a podcast about building a business and empire, understanding the legal and financial concepts that shape everyday decisions, protecting your fortress, and staying grounded along the way.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by a founder–attorney, the show explores real-world lessons from starting and growing a law firm, along with approachable discussions on estate planning, real estate, and business law concepts that affect professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors alike. Episodes are designed to make complex topics easier to understand without complex legal jargon.</p><p></p><p>The podcast also touches on mindfulness, focus, and decision-making, offering practical reflections on how to navigate work, stress, and growth with clarity and balance. Occasional pop culture references are used as simple analogies to keep conversations relatable and engaging.</p><p></p><p>This show is for anyone curious about business, law, and personal growth and how these ideas show up in real life.</p><p></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast is for educational and information purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Nothing discussed on this podcast creates an attorney-client relationship, and listeners should not act or refrain from acting based on any information presented without seeking professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.</p><p></p><p>Any discussion of legal, business, estate planning, or real estate concepts is general in nature and may not apply to your jurisdiction or situation. Views expressed are not personal views of the host and are not a substitute for advice from qualified attorney, CPA, or other professional.</p>episodicRJ Curington, Esq.rjc@curingtonlaw.comno<![CDATA[WAYS TO BE MINDFUL AS A BUSINESSPERSON AND STILL BUILD WEALTH | KEEPING YOUR SANITY]]>The episode of Curington Now focuses on the mindful approach to business, entrepreneurship, and wealth building. It emphasizes the importance of positivity, self-care, and kindness in achieving success and fulfillment.

Takeaways

  • Mindful entrepreneurship
  • Positivity and self-care

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Mindful Entrepreneur
  • 07:21 Embracing Hobbies and Self-Care
]]>1870921e-b8e7-4f4a-897b-dafced9ad2c5Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:20:09 GMT<p>The episode of Curington Now focuses on the mindful approach to business, entrepreneurship, and wealth building. It emphasizes the importance of positivity, self-care, and kindness in achieving success and fulfillment.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mindful entrepreneurship</li><li>Positivity and self-care</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Mindful Entrepreneur</li><li>07:21 Embracing Hobbies and Self-Care</li></ul>no00:13:52WAYS TO BE MINDFUL AS A BUSINESSPERSON AND STILL BUILD WEALTH | KEEPING YOUR SANITYfull<![CDATA[SO YOU WANT TO BUY A UNIT IN A CONDO: THINGS TO KNOW]]>The podcast episode of Curington Now, hosted by RJ Curington, covers essential topics related to real estate investment, focusing on due diligence and understanding condo association rules. It provides valuable insights into visualizing success, building wealth, financial considerations, rental restrictions, property features, inspection, and pet policies.

Takeaways

  • Real estate investment due diligence
  • Understanding condo association rules

]]>120bdccd-a819-4d54-a267-2c43bed3efd5Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:35:26 GMT<p>The podcast episode of Curington Now, hosted by RJ Curington, covers essential topics related to real estate investment, focusing on due diligence and understanding condo association rules. It provides valuable insights into visualizing success, building wealth, financial considerations, rental restrictions, property features, inspection, and pet policies.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Real estate investment due diligence</li><li>Understanding condo association rules</li></ul><p></p><p></p>no00:11:43SO YOU WANT TO BUY A UNIT IN A CONDO: THINGS TO KNOWfull<![CDATA[SO YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL YOUR MULTI-UNIT PROPERTY: THINGS TO KNOW]]>This episode of Curington Now with host, RJ Curington, covers the due diligence process for real estate investment, with a focus on multi-unit properties. It provides insights into key considerations, property inspection, lease review, utilities, permits, and finalizing the investment decision.

Takeaways

  • Real estate due diligence
  • Multi-unit property investment

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Due Diligence
  • 07:28 Property Utilities and Permits
  • 13:13 Finalizing the Investment Decision
]]>d218f25f-bd76-4472-9099-f2016ff55c76Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:07:38 GMT<p>This episode of Curington Now with host, RJ Curington, covers the due diligence process for real estate investment, with a focus on multi-unit properties. It provides insights into key considerations, property inspection, lease review, utilities, permits, and finalizing the investment decision.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Real estate due diligence</li><li>Multi-unit property investment</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Due Diligence</li><li>07:28 Property Utilities and Permits</li><li>13:13 Finalizing the Investment Decision</li></ul>no00:17:42SO YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL YOUR MULTI-UNIT PROPERTY: THINGS TO KNOWfull<![CDATA[MUST KNOWS FOR REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY!]]>The podcast episode of Curington Now explores the real estate journey, focusing on property contracts, buying property 'as is', inspection and requests, right to inspection with requests, right to inspection with no requests, requesting seller credits, negotiating inspection items, and final walkthrough and closing.

Takeaways

  • Understanding property contracts is crucial when buying real estate.
  • Inspection and negotiation play a significant role in the real estate buying process.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Wealth
  • 07:08 Right to Inspection with Requests
  • 13:08 Negotiating Inspection Items
]]>66947349-4ad5-492f-8250-d5bdd0b4bd04Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:56:50 GMT<p>The podcast episode of Curington Now explores the real estate journey, focusing on property contracts, buying property 'as is', inspection and requests, right to inspection with requests, right to inspection with no requests, requesting seller credits, negotiating inspection items, and final walkthrough and closing.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding property contracts is crucial when buying real estate.</li><li>Inspection and negotiation play a significant role in the real estate buying process.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Wealth</li><li>07:08 Right to Inspection with Requests</li><li>13:08 Negotiating Inspection Items</li></ul>no00:20:05MUST KNOWS FOR REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY!full<![CDATA[HOW MUCH DO I PAY FOR MY HOME BEYOND THE DOWNPAYMENT!?]]>The podcast episode of Curington Now covers a comprehensive overview of the real estate closing process, including settlement statements, prorations, tax preparations, loan charges, title fees, and more. RJ Curington provides detailed insights into the various components of the closing statement and offers valuable advice for buyers and sellers.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the components of a settlement statement is crucial for buyers and sellers
  • Prorations, taxes, and title fees are important considerations in the real estate closing process.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business
  • 05:11 Property Tax Payments and Assessments
  • 11:03 Title Problems and Chain of Title Fee
  • 16:36 Totals, Cash to Close, and Settlement Savings
]]>bc32ce80-2f8f-4f3e-9d65-4a2e1bd52373Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:07:38 GMT<p>The podcast episode of Curington Now covers a comprehensive overview of the real estate closing process, including settlement statements, prorations, tax preparations, loan charges, title fees, and more. RJ Curington provides detailed insights into the various components of the closing statement and offers valuable advice for buyers and sellers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the components of a settlement statement is crucial for buyers and sellers</li><li>Prorations, taxes, and title fees are important considerations in the real estate closing process.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business</li><li>05:11 Property Tax Payments and Assessments</li><li>11:03 Title Problems and Chain of Title Fee</li><li>16:36 Totals, Cash to Close, and Settlement Savings</li></ul>no00:16:30HOW MUCH DO I PAY FOR MY HOME BEYOND THE DOWNPAYMENT!?full<![CDATA[GREAT Real Estate Transactions Explained for Buyers and Sellers! (in Illinois)]]>This Curington Now episode covers real estate transactions in Illinois, emphasizing the importance of attorney review and inspection periods. It also highlights the collaborative and communicative nature of successful real estate transactions, providing insights into the buyer and seller sides of the process.

Takeaways

  • Real estate transactions in Illinois involve attorney review and inspection periods
  • Collaboration and communication are key to successful real estate transactions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Transactions
  • 05:17 Buyer Modification Letter and Inspection Items
  • 20:08 Seller Side: Preparing for Closing
  • 27:34 Closing Costs and Balancing Numbers
]]>27c27022-0146-426b-9c98-46e09b7795c9Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:41:39 GMT<p>This Curington Now episode covers real estate transactions in Illinois, emphasizing the importance of attorney review and inspection periods. It also highlights the collaborative and communicative nature of successful real estate transactions, providing insights into the buyer and seller sides of the process.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Real estate transactions in Illinois involve attorney review and inspection periods</li><li>Collaboration and communication are key to successful real estate transactions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Transactions</li><li>05:17 Buyer Modification Letter and Inspection Items</li><li>20:08 Seller Side: Preparing for Closing</li><li>27:34 Closing Costs and Balancing Numbers</li></ul>no00:29:41GREAT Real Estate Transactions Explained for Buyers and Sellers! (in Illinois)full<![CDATA[HOW TO BUY A HOME AT 22-YEARS OLD WITH ONLY $600 DOWN! Full access interview after the closing! ]]>The podcast episode features a discussion with the A-Team of realtor, Leo Sanchez with Realtor of America, and branch managing loan office, Christian Reyes of BluPrint Loans, focusing on the efficiency of the home buying process and the importance of a strong real estate team. The conversation highlights the smooth home buying process in Chicago, Illinois, for a 22-year old, efficiency in home buying, homeownership misconceptions, acknowledgment of legal support, legal process and support, document review and closing, and concludes with expressions of gratitude.

Takeaways

  • Efficiency in the home buying process
  • Importance of a strong real estate team
]]>cfd81527-1dd7-419e-bd23-6f22c83eecbfSun, 01 Feb 2026 22:54:59 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a discussion with the A-Team of realtor, Leo Sanchez with Realtor of America, and branch managing loan office, Christian Reyes of BluPrint Loans, focusing on the efficiency of the home buying process and the importance of a strong real estate team. The conversation highlights the smooth home buying process in Chicago, Illinois, for a 22-year old, efficiency in home buying, homeownership misconceptions, acknowledgment of legal support, legal process and support, document review and closing, and concludes with expressions of gratitude.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Efficiency in the home buying process</li><li>Importance of a strong real estate team</li></ul>no00:10:41HOW TO BUY A HOME AT 22-YEARS OLD WITH ONLY $600 DOWN! Full access interview after the closing! full<![CDATA[Creating a 6-7 Figure Business Plan]]>In this episode of Curington Now, the conversation delves into the key components of building a successful business plan, focusing on the aspects of financial planning, marketing strategy, operational planning, competition analysis, and the importance of mindset and resilience. The primary takeaways include the emphasis on creating a six and seven figure business plan and the criticality of identifying the right product and service for the business.

Takeaways

  • Six and seven figure business plan
  • Product and service identification

Chapters

  • 00:00 Building a Six and Seven Figure Business Plan
  • 08:40 Financial Planning and Budgeting
  • 15:07 Operational Planning and Scaling
  • 21:45 Mindset and Resilience
]]>c1ecd895-4363-4ac5-8de3-1e2ded4fa4abThu, 22 Jan 2026 03:03:03 GMT<p>In this episode of Curington Now, the conversation delves into the key components of building a successful business plan, focusing on the aspects of financial planning, marketing strategy, operational planning, competition analysis, and the importance of mindset and resilience. The primary takeaways include the emphasis on creating a six and seven figure business plan and the criticality of identifying the right product and service for the business.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Six and seven figure business plan</li><li>Product and service identification</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Building a Six and Seven Figure Business Plan</li><li>08:40 Financial Planning and Budgeting</li><li>15:07 Operational Planning and Scaling</li><li>21:45 Mindset and Resilience</li></ul>no00:23:35Creating a 6-7 Figure Business Planfull<![CDATA[How to Build Your Own Law Firm Straight Out of Law School (What Actually Worked for Me)]]>In the first episode of Curington Now, I break down how I built my own law firm straight out of law school, what worked, what didn't, and what I would do differently if I were starting today. I talk candidly about early decisions, mistakes, pricing, mindset, and the realities of running a business as a lawyer without a traditional roadmap.

This episode is for law students, young attorneys, and anyone curious about entrepreneurship, showing what it really takes to build something from scratch while staying grounded and intentional.

]]>c5dfcd6a-bb7a-4d1f-8159-f0d6d55d2687Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:57:10 GMT<p>In the first episode of <i>Curington Now</i>, I break down how I built my own law firm straight out of law school, what worked, what didn't, and what I would do differently if I were starting today. I talk candidly about early decisions, mistakes, pricing, mindset, and the realities of running a business as a lawyer without a traditional roadmap.</p><p></p><p>This episode is for law students, young attorneys, and anyone curious about entrepreneurship, showing what it really takes to build something from scratch while staying grounded and intentional. </p>no00:26:3511How to Build Your Own Law Firm Straight Out of Law School (What Actually Worked for Me)full