Episode 37

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23rd Dec 2025

Meet Your Neighbor... Ron Butler

In this episode of Meet Your Neighbor, I sit down with Ron Butler, a proud Marine originally from Independence, Missouri, whose life has been defined by service, adventure, and staying active.

During his time in the Marines, Ron took challenge to another level—logging more than 100 skydives, not because it was required, but purely for the love of it. That same drive carried him into an early retirement at age 48, and into a new chapter that looks anything but quiet.

Since retiring, Ron has remained deeply involved in his community through volunteering and staying busy with the people and causes that matter most to him. His story is a powerful reminder that retirement isn’t about slowing down—it’s about finding new ways to serve, connect, and live with purpose.

This conversation is a great example of what makes our community so special: neighbors with incredible life stories who continue to show up and make a difference every day.

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About the Podcast

Meet Your Neighbor
Realtor Steve Podcast
Meet Your Neighbor is a storytelling podcast that brings neighbors together through conversation. Everyone has a story, and this is your chance to share yours—or hear the incredible journeys of those living around you. From career paths and hometown roots to life’s biggest adventures and toughest challenges, each episode dives into the experiences that make every neighbor unique. Whether you’re listening for inspiration, connection, or just a great story, Meet Your Neighbor is where the voices of the community come to life.

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Steve Merila — Host, Meet Your Neighbor
As Realtor Steve, I’ve learned that real estate is about more than houses — it’s about people, stories, and the connections that make a community feel like home. That belief inspired Meet Your Neighbor, a podcast where I sit down with the incredible residents of Westbrook Village to share their journeys, passions, and what brought them here.
Each episode is a genuine, easygoing conversation — like chatting over coffee with a friend — that reminds us how special this community truly is. My goal is simple: to help people connect, feel seen, and celebrate the amazing neighbors who make Westbrook Village one of a kind.