Capital Gains

Today I am joined by Chris Planto with Cross Country Mortgage, who is a top producing MLO in the Greater Brazos Valley Area. Chris takes a solutions-based approach to mortgages and is keen on providing the absolute best and immediate service to his clients. Chris is quite the veteran, with over 20 years in the mortgage industry. Chris has seen it all, so he is more than qualified to speak his mind! Tune in to learn more about the mortgage process, Chris's business, and plans for the future! You don't want to miss it! Find us on Instagram @capitalgainspod

Is inflation dead? Are rates staying higher for longer? Recalculation of the CPI? Listen up to find out! Also discussed are the patterns of recessions, labor markets, and equity markets. Tune in to learn a ton! Find us on Instagram @capitalgainspod

In this episode, Jake and Robert discuss the money supply and how it affects anyone and everyone in the United States and even globally. The money supply, commonly referred to as the circulation of money, and the amount of money in circulation at a certain time, is arguably more important than who the president is. The Federal Reserve controls the money supply, which directly controls our everyday lives. Dive in to learn more about the money supply, quantitative easing, quantitative tightening, and a whole lot more. Let's make some Capital Gains! Find us on Instagram @capitalgainspod

Zach Saxion is a Real Estate Broker (Eagle Rock Realty), Investor, Developer, Fund Manager and Business Owner. Zach is also only 27 years old! At the ripe age of 18, Zach earned his sales license to sell real estate as a way to make a living while in college. By the time he was a senior, he was making over $300k a year! Zach parlayed that success into hundreds of rentals, a property management company, a construction company, among many other businesses! Zach has seen large amounts of success due to a real-world superpower: Focus! Operating out of Arkansas, Zach has mastered the niche markets. With so much success at such a young age, you will not want to miss this episode! You can find Zach on Facebook @Zach Saxion and on Instagram @zachsaxion Enjoy, and make some Capital Gains! #CAPITALGAINS

It has been quite a while, but we are back! Join Jake and Robert as they assess the last few months' turmoil in the markets, and what we should expect going forward. Does the Fed keep raising rates? Will inflation cool off? Will housing prices fall? Will we be in for a nasty recession? Tune in to find out!

Ted Dean graduated from Brenham High School in 2022, and immediately got to work. Even before he graduated, he knew there was opportunity to make something of himself. A few months before graduation, Ted started a landscaping business. Little did he know that a small side hustle would turn into a full time enterprise with a vision so large most 18 year olds would laugh at. Fast forward to now, Ted has built a large clientele and pursued his dreams while all of his former classmates head off to college or trade school, leaving him with a tough decision. Does he grind it out now, or go to college and pursue higher education? Listen up to find out, as Ted details how he got started, and what his future plans for Washington Brazos Lawncare are! Find us on instagram @capitalgainspod

Jeff Smith is an avid entrepreneur and a committed father. He joins Jake on the podcast this week to discuss personal development and real estate, and how the two can be synergistic. You are sure to learn a bunch from this episode, as Jeff has a bunch of experience in the real estate space, as well as the personal development and business coaching space. Jeff also has a background in the gym space, owning a gym for a while. Jeff is always on top of his fitness, faith, health, and finances, which leads to a top of the line lifestyle and relationship with his family. I think we can all learn from Jeff on how to live a good life, not just by accident, but by design. Listen in to hear what Jeff has to say and how you could be prepared for what's coming up next! Find us on instagram @capitalgainspod

Will Brown is a 22 year old entrepreneur that is looking to revolutionize the real estate industry. His company TitanX, an artificial intelligence company focused on marketing direct to sellers and using AI to take the time consumption of qualifying leads to zero, is growing fast, and for good reason. Join Jake and Robert as they interview Will as he explains how he got to be where he is, what the future of TitanX looks like, and even beyond just real estate! Listen in as you get a first look at an amateur shark tank episode, and learn about artificial intelligence! Find us on instagram @capitalgainspod

Recession talk is rampant these days... with the United States GDP constricting in the last two quarters, we are officially in a technical recession. What does that mean for you? Well, that depends on your outlook. If you get consumed with the news headlines and the clickbait the media sells you, it's easy to get wrapped up in the minutia of the economy and get worried about the future. Here is what they won't tell you - a down economic cycle is one of the best times to find and execute on opportunities within the financial and personal development world. There are bounds of opportunities that will be showing face soon, you just have to know where to look. Listen up as Jake and Robert discuss the upcoming opportunities this recession will bring forth. find us on instagram @capitalgainspod

Ken Belden is head of Investment Sales at Stafford Barrett, a Commercial Brokerage Firm. Ken joins Jake to discuss the Commercial Real Estate world and compare it to the residential side of real estate. They are very different niches, to say the least. Ken is a former yell leader at Texas A&M, defected from Austin, TX where he grew up. During his senior year at A&M, he acquired an internship at Stafford Barrett, a commercial real estate firm and brokerage. Since then, Ken has climbed up the ranks all the way up to head of investment sales at just 26 years old. Ken details some insight into the local commercial markets including retail, office, industrial, and land real estate. Ken gives some insight on the future and health of the commercial market, especially in a higher interest rate environment like we are seeing today. Towards the end, Ken and Jake dive into what success means to them and some of their favorite books to read for personal development and financial literacy. Join us as Ken dives into Commercial Real Estate and helps us make Capital Gains! Find us on Instagram @capitalgainspod

In this episode of The Capital Gains Podcast, Jake goes solo and gets vulnerable as he details some perspective changing experiences that he feels everyone can use in their daily life. Life-altering events such as parents dying, businesses failing, relationships ending, or anything else considered life-altering can certainly be used to change your perspective and be a better human overall. We don't change the world by changing everyone at once, we change the world one person at a time. Put aside your ego and pride so that you can live a fulfilled life with no regrets about what you may have done in the past. Remember, people often forget what you said to them or did to them, but they ALWAYS remember how you made them FEEL. Growth doesn't happen by accident and you may even be called crazy by some for doing what others aren't willing; but who cares what the critics say? Follow your gut and say the words, do the things you think are crazy, say sorry to the person you wronged years ago, apologize to the friend that you broke it off with. You never know when your last ONE MORE will be, so don't take it for granted... listen up and learn how to set your pride aside and change the world one person at a time, by winning the hearts and minds of the people that you would never think possible. This is Capital Gains!

Dell Seiter is a cut and dry kind of guy. He's going to say it like he means it, no sugarcoating. He tells you truth and nothing but the truth. Dell is former military, and doesn't put up with BS. He is also a distinguished mortgage originator and self proclaimed OWG, Old White Guy. Dell has over 25 years experience in the mortgage industry and knows a thing or two because he has seen a thing or two... with that said, Dell joined Jake to discuss the facts around rising interest rates, whether the FED controls them or not, treasury yields, bonds, real estate prices, and more! Towards the end, they speak about the smallness that we as humans experience, being a part of one massive whole. We live in such a complex machine that carries a domino effect to other people, and we need to be aware of the realities and consequences of our choices within that. You will be sure to learn and gain some hope as we talk and discuss current events, and give you the facts! Listen to Episode 84 of the Capital Gains Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. Find us on Instagram @capitalgainspod Let's make some Capital Gains!

On this episode of The Capital Gains Podcast, Jake is joined by two POWERHOUSES, Brad Modrich of Pennsylvania and Eric Hinz of Virgina Beach, both of whom Jake has had the pleasure of being brothers in the Arete Synidcate with, as well as #Phamily representing 1st Phorm's core values day in and day out. Jake, Brad, and Eric dive into how they stay focused on the task at hand with so many distractions at play in todays society, especially when it comes to social media. They both give insight on how they have kept their head down and executed consistently, regardless of the conditions that were thrown at them. Brad is the Co-Founder of CONFLICT, a mental toughness and personal development organization, Co-Founder of Trifecta Credit Solutions, and CFO of Just Aesthetic Nursing. Brad gained his experience in personal development after getting out of federal prison in 2002, where all he had was freedom and an opportunity to be better. Brad worked his way up to Vice President of almost 17 LA Fitness gyms in the Northeastern United States. Brad is a current and contributing member of the Arete Syndicate formed by Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett, and is a staunch representative of 1st Phorm International. Eric Hinz is the CEO of Awaken Inside, LLC, a personal development and mental toughness organization designed to teach young men how to break their own mental barriers and break out of the chains of a status-quo life. Eric is soon opening THE GYM, the first of it's kind in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Soft opening is set for Saturday, June 18th, with the Grand Opening set for July 23rd. Eric is a member of the Arete Syndicate also, as well as the Lions Den led by Sean Whalen. Eric is also another staunch representative of 1st Phorm and it's relentless core values that have driven him and his team to success. Find them on socials at @bradmordrich and @erichinzz

Join Jake and Robert as they recap the Million Dollar Mastermind, a networking and motivational event organized by Ryan Stewman and his team. They took to Dallas for a three day trip, for a mastermind including speakers Sean Whalen, Ed Mylett, Eric Thomas, and Logan Paul to name a few. Jake and Robert detail what they took away from and learned at MDM, as well as what they hope to see in the future. Tune in to catch a recap of the Million Dollar Mastermind!

Justin Orlando and Matthew Merriam, both Real Estate Agents for Luxe Lifestyles, a Real Estate Team brokered by Compass, join Jake to discuss the real estate market in Florida and as a whole, as well as what it takes to perform at a high level in the real estate market, all through building solid relationships and putting people over transactions. Justin, Matthew, and Jake discuss what they do to excel in their respective markets and niches, and how to find people that perform at a high level. The group also discusses how to find peers who just "get it" and are moving forward in life in all areas, especially in the entrepreneurial space. Justin details what got him to where he was, who helped him and where he gets his discipline and inspiration from everyday. Matthew tells all about his move to Florida, and betting everything on himself with no choice but to succeed. You don't want to miss this Uncle/Nephew duo who are taking the Jupiter, FL real estate market by storm!

Jake talks the United States Economy in this episode as well as micro and macro trends therein... are we headed for a recession, or possible a depression? The truth is, nobody really knows... but what if the economic outlook isn't as bad as the news makes it seem? That may just be the situation we are in. Either way, nobody really knows what's going to happen, so tune in to hear some data driven facts and outlooks for the financial markets as a whole! You'll be sure to leave this episode more informed than before, so don't wait to put your info to use in your daily life! Time to make some capital gains!

Brittany Berryman is a wholesaler and real estate investor, currently based out of California but quickly headed to Texas! Tune in to learn a little about her story, her mentors, and why she thinks there needs to be a larger presence of women in the entrepreneurial space! Jake and Brittany dive into what it takes to do wholesale deals, flips, and why they believe in the power if investing. Brittany shares what guides her in life, why she does what she does, and what the future holds! Tune in to be inspired! follow us on YouTube, instagram, and TikTok @capitalgainspod

What were you taught about money growing up? How do you perceive it? How do you use it? I urge you to think differently about money. Money is a TOOL, not something that is sacred. Money is meant to be UTILIZED, whether to the betterment of your life or someone else! You will receive in the same proportion the amount of money as the value you provide to others. Trade your time FOR money, and THEN trade your money for TIME! Catch us on youtube, tiktok, and instagram @capitalgainspod

Elon Musk offered a whopping $43B for Twitter, way above it's price currently. Will we see Twitter become privatized? What that means for free speech and news going forward is dissected by Jake and Zach on the Weekly Audit! They also go over the impending "slowdown" in the real estate market, and.... Easter Sunday Cards Against Humanity? Tune in to learn, and have a bunch of fun with this one! Catch us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @capitalgainspod

Sarah Chilton isn't your normal real estate agent - she's a hustling badass. She teamed up with her now business partner and more importantly, best friend Jen Bacak to create a real estate empire in the Bryan-College Station area. Individually, Sarah was doing $3-4M in sales and Jen was doing about $7M, but together, they did over $29M in gross revenue in just 9 months of 2021! Their team is now known as the Chilton-Bacak Group, brokered by Coldwell Banker APEX. Sarah and Jake dive into the day to day of being a real estate agent, why collaborating and working as a team is more powerful than running alone, who and why to choose as your next real estate agent to secure a home in this tough market. Sarah details how everyone's personalities play off of each other and if we could just learn to figure ourselves out - maybe we can help others do the same! Tune in to hear just how you can succeed in real estate - and choose a real estate agent you trust! catch us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @capitalgainspod

Sam and Jake cover the week in the real estate and financial markets! Pointing out the VIX index shooting higher as volatility increases, offering some solice from hearing the word "Recession", and they discuss the PLTR of Real Estate. Tune in to catch the weekly audit, and increase your financial well-being as we head into more uncertain waters in the economy. Catch us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @capitalgainspod

Jake and Sam are up late to talk about all the Real Estate and Macroeconomic woes of society! Discussed are rising mortgage rates paired with historically high real estate valuations that are increasingly making homes unaffordable for the lower-middle class. In light of this, they talk about the widening wealth gap and how institutional home buyers are bringing a new era of real estate to the market. Tune in to learn, you won't be dissapointed! Catch us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, @capitalgainspod

Join Zach and Sam as they dive into the past week in the markets, as they limped into Q2 finishing on a low note for the week. Be sure to follow us on other channels! YouTube @capitalgainspod Instagram @capitalgainspod TikTok @capitalgainspod Spotify @capitalgains Apple Podcasts @capitalgains

Join Jake and Robert Irving, Jr. as they dive into the world of interest rates, supply chain crunches, globalization, the gig economy, the work from home trend, or "great resignation" if you will. They talk about how it's not only the interest rate which determines the demand of real estate, but quite a few other factors that dictate the outcome of the real estate market. You'll be sure to gain some knowledge from this episode, and catch their pretty faces on YouTube as well!

Join Sam Lawhon and Zach Mayer as they discuss recent volatility in commodities and bonds as they relate to the stock market that seems to be in LALALAND. Of course we could not end our first podcast on YouTube without touching on the recent TSLA stock split news and how we think it might play out. Make investment decisions you won't regret. Disclosure: The content and discussion in this video is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional advice. The video is for entertainment purposes only.

Join Zach, Jake, and at the very end, Sam! for our weekly episode, the Weekly Audit! We go over current events and talk headlines, economics, politics, and markets! In a more laid back commentary, Jake and Zach dive into iPhone Subscriptions, the pandemic, electric cars, and the psychology of being poor. Tune into this week's episode of The Weekly Audit and get up to speed on all things financial markets based!

Join Zach and Sam this week for our inaugural Weekly Market Update. This week we discuss the large moves in the market last week, China, and the primary drivers of markets over the last few weeks. Listen up to catch up on all things financial markets!

The world is constantly changing, and so is the capital gains podcast! We are excited to bring you guys financial literacy based content on a weekly basis, to help educated and empower people and bolster their financial situation. We look forward to serving you guys and helping you level up in every area of your finances! Be on the lookout for three episodes a week, specifically tailored to the financial world. In addition to that, be on the lookout for three blog posts per week in the facebook group, and a website coming soon! We cannot wait to help you guys out to achieve financial succes! Let's make some capital gains!

We all want to make a lot of money as entreprenuers, that's no secret. What if being an entreprenuer is essential? What if your job or business makes your community better and is a vital part of it? In reality, almost all businesses and people with jobs are vital parts of the community. If you can find your niche, start a business and enjoy the hell out of it, not only will you be making a lot of money but you will be developing and improving your community! It's not all about the money - start improving people's lives! Focus on the Bigger Picture

Have you ever thought you were too young to have a great business? We all suffer from imposter syndrome - it's natural! Just know, if you have a great business, you will win! Good business doesn't discriminate!

Russia invaded Ukraine. China seems to be waiting and watching, and oil is pushing $130/barrel. Jake and Tim talk about why the United States must return to energy independence, and what the biggest threats to the world are moving forward. How to invest in hysterical markets, and what to look for in companies before you invest in them is discussed. Don't miss out!

If you can control your emotions you automatically have a leg up on others who can't - whether it be in business, relationships, or life, you must keep your emotions in check to succeed and overcome the obstacles thrown at you. Keep a level head!

Your behavior says all I need to know about you. I can see you a lot louder than I can hear you. Your behavior is all that matters, not what you say you are going to do, what have you actually done? What are you currently doing? What do you have planned? The work comes before the belief. Always!

Have you ever heard the term "LOC", or Line of Credit? Listen closely to hear what a line of credit is and how to properly use it!

if you are operating your business - or life - on a transactional basis, you will LOSE. Just because they aren't financially aligned with you DOES NOT mean they aren't worthy of your company! Too many of you shun people for not being on the same path - guess what, no one is on the same path! Have some grace!

If you want people to take you seriously - you MUST have skin in the game. If you are hoping to get a loan, make any money, or live a better life without spending or investing any money on yourself or into investments, you are very wrong. All the guru's who preach "No Money Down" are telling you half truths, where that us technically the end result, there was money involved from personal accounts at some point or another. Do not expect people to take you seriously if you don't have any skin in the game and face to the fire!

I've seen alot of people failing 75 Hard Lately and posting about it - getting praised for "doing what is right for them right now". You are missing the point... it's SUPPOSED to be inconvenient. You're supposed to struggle! Do you really want it? Or are you just paying lip service?

Jake explains the Pareto Principle and why it states that 20% of the inputs will result in 80% of the outputs in any given situation!

3/4 of the crew is back together to talk financial markets! Sam, Chad, and Jake dive into the curreny state of the stock, real estate, and bond markets as rates rise and inflation rages. Stay tuned to learn how inflation and interest rates play a major roll in the indeces of the markets, and hits certain sectors of the markets harder than others!

Damion Figueroa is a legionnaire coach in St. Louis, Missouri at 1st Phorm HQ. Damion introduced me (Jake) to the world of 1st Phorm as soon as I onboarded the Legionnaire program at 1P. Damion describes his previous role in law enforcement, and why the lack of culture and leadership by example uiltimately led him to a life changing career move with 1st Phorm. Based on 1P's core values and reputation, Damion took a substantial pay cut to move to the midwest in pursuit of the best version of himself and to create the life he's always dreamed of. Damion gets to help people all around the world change their lives daily through the power of servant leadership and core values. We talk in depth about leadership in organizations and governments, as well as strong examples of foundational core values at 1st Phorm. Damion gets to work out of the 1st Phorm Headquarters in Fenton, Missouri, which is one of the most impressive buildings I have ever personally been in. To say 1st Phorm has it fugured out is putting it lightly. Listen closely to get an insiders look at why 1st Phorm is such a powerhouse in the industry, and why it starts with amazing individuals like Damion putting their best foot forward everyday.

The World needs leaders right now. Everyone is looking for someone to save the day, but nobody ever looks inward. Newsflash - no one is coming to save you. Why not ask yourself, "what if I am the leader we have been waiting for?" The reality is, you are. You are the leader of yourself, your family, and your friends. Quit looking for the leader to save you, and go save yourself. The question is, who will be a leader? I ask, why not you?

There's on thing that all high-performers use to their advantage on their life mission - that is FOCUS! FOCUS will get you anywhere you want to go!

Bryan Bercik is the owner of Hemlock Custom Homes in Pennsylvania. He grew up poor and got involved with drugs at a young age. After serving 20 years probation and going to prison numerous times, a RICO charge, and losing millions of dollars in the drug ring, he finally decided to get his life on track. Bryan now runs an $8 million dollar custom home developement business and builds dream homes for his clients. Bryan truly went from running the streets - to building the streets! Tune in for this awesome story!

"If you can't even clean up your own room, who the hell are you to give advice to the world?" - Dr. Jordan B Peterson

Bryce Kennemer is a loan officer at Guarantee Mortgage in College Station, TX. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 and immediately dove into the Mortgage world. Jake and Bryce take a deep dive into the home loan process and loan origination, credit history, and the history of loan origination before, during, and after the Housing Crisis of 2008. If you have ever wondered how loan officers operate, or how the mortgage process is done, be sure to tune in!

How do you buy a house? Jake outlines how to get in contact with a realtor, a lender, and insurance agent! The home buying process can be very stressful - so let us ease your fears! If you have any questions, don't forget to DM @jakecarlile2 on instagram!

Today's episode is all about taking action. The only way to get ahead in life is to prepare and take the appropriate actions, sometimes before we are ready for them. On this episode we tell it like it is and urge everyone looking to do something bold to do just that, go take action! ACTION BREEDS SUCCESS

Jake recently attended APEX entreprenuer's meetup and was reminded why we form core values for our businesses and why it is so important to adhere to them. Your Core Values will say a lot about who you and your business are and either keep people coming back or keep you away. Choose wisely!

What's the difference? Well, they are actually VERY different types of loans. Real estate has many ways of making itself work, and hard money loans are one of them! Tune in to learn the difference between hard money loans and conventional loans!

Jake details how relationships are the backbone of business and life. You never know when someone will be able to help you, so create relationships every chance you get. Whether you are at the gym, the store, or at work, everyone you meet is another chance to provide value and create great relationships.

Zach Sasser is one of the top producing salesman for Break Free Academy in Dallas, TX. He works directly under Ryan Stewman selling memberships to the APEX helping people achieve the most elite version of themselves. He produced over $3.5 million in revenue in 2021 and has even bigger goals in 2022. Did I mention, he's only 22?! Zach is on the pursuit of the best version of himself everyday, and you're bound to get massive value out of this conversation!