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 how “show up” became her north star through tough claims, market swings, and rising premiums. We also go inside the realities of running a lean five-person team with her husband—protecting culture, hiring slowly, profit-sharing, and dividing roles by strengths.

The episode closes with Gretchen’s open and moving adoption journey—proof that gratitude and family can drive a career for decades. If you’ve put off a money move or felt overwhelmed by jargon, this one’s for you.

Takeaways: Start now. Capture the employer match. Keep coverage simple. Serve with presence. Hire to your strengths. Protect team culture. Lead with gratitude.

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Meet Amanda Broker Associate – Team Lead

When starting her career as a REALTOR® in May of 2003 at a young age, Amanda had already been in real estate half of her life working in the family business. She began by spending countless hours filing, making phone calls, and helping with paperwork alongside the man who would later become her mentor and business partner, her father, an industry leader himself of more than 30 years. After her initial introduction to the working world, Amanda went on to graduate from Colorado State University. With her diploma in hand and an internship spent almost entirely in a cubical, she decided to get her real estate license. Today, she is running the family business, DiVito Dream Makers, which is now consistently among one of the top producing RE/MAX Alliance teams in the Denver Metro Area and loving it! (Full Bio)

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 fast-changing business landscape.

Highlights include:

What digital forensics and e-discovery really mean for law firms and corporations

How Trent turned setbacks into stepping stones for business growth

The power of mentorship and “learning on other people’s money”

Why scaling requires both technical expertise and strong sales/marketing skills

Building a culture where employees think like entrepreneurs

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, legal technology, or scaling a service business, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical takeaways.

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LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

Meet Amanda DiVito Parle

Meet DiVito Dream Makers

Call the office at - 303-456-2111

WATCH NOW: At the Kitchen Table with Amanda DiVito Parle on YouTube

DiVito Dream Makers on FACEBOOK

DiVito Dream Makers on INSTAGRAM

Meet Amanda Broker Associate – Team Lead

When starting her career as a REALTOR® in May of 2003 at a young age, Amanda had already been in real estate half of her life working in the family business. She began by spending countless hours filing, making phone calls, and helping with paperwork alongside the man who would later become her mentor and business partner, her father, an industry leader himself of more than 30 years. After her initial introduction to the working world, Amanda went on to graduate from Colorado State University. With her diploma in hand and an internship spent almost entirely in a cubical, she decided to get her real estate license. Today, she is running the family business, DiVito Dream Makers, which is now consistently among one of the top producing RE/MAX Alliance teams in the Denver Metro Area and loving it! (Full Bio)

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. Julie shares her journey from paralegal to “professional daughter,” offering compassionate care and business management for seniors who may not have family support.

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 emotional and practical challenges of caring for elderly clients, especially those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
• The changing cultural landscape around aging, family estrangement, and the growing need for professional support.
• The differences between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities.
• The role and benefits of hospice care.
• How Julie’s business operates, including billing, client selection, and handling estates with no heirs.
• Advice for families: have open conversations, gather important documents, and consider involving a professional if needed.

Notable Quotes:

• “Everybody needs to get a will.”
• “I call myself a professional daughter.”
• “Spend time with your folks so you really know what’s going on.”

Actionable Takeaways:

• Schedule a family meeting to discuss wills, power of attorney, and end-of-life wishes.
• Gather and organize important documents (wills, insurance, military records, passwords).
• Don’t wait until a crisis—plan ahead for the care and wishes of aging loved ones.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

Meet Julie Peter

Meet Amanda DiVito Parle

Meet DiVito Dream Makers

Call the office at - 303-456-2111

WATCH NOW: At the Kitchen Table with Amanda DiVito Parle on YouTube

DiVito Dream Makers on FACEBOOK

DiVito Dream Makers on INSTAGRAM

Meet Amanda Broker Associate – Team Lead

When starting her career as a REALTOR® in May of 2003 at a young age, Amanda had already been in real estate half of her life working in the family business. She began by spending countless hours filing, making phone calls, and helping with paperwork alongside the man who would later become her mentor and business partner, her father, an industry leader himself of more than 30 years. After her initial introduction to the working world, Amanda went on to graduate from Colorado State University. With her diploma in hand and an internship spent almost entirely in a cubical, she decided to get her real estate license. Today, she is running the family business, DiVito Dream Makers, which is now consistently among one of the top producing RE/MAX Alliance teams in the Denver Metro Area and loving it! (Full Bio)