The Action Academy | Millionaire Mentorship for Your Life & Business

In this episode, Brian Luebben breaks down the exact business philosophy he stole from Walt Disney's 1957 mind map and used to build a portfolio of companies now doing over $15 million per year. Brian walks through his own mind map live - the one he drew in 2023 before making his first dollar in business - and shows how Action Academy, Sexton World, Sexton Hospitality, and his business and real estate fund all connect and feed each other like a flywheel. Plus, he shares the "plant trees, manage orchards" framework that changed how he thinks about building and scaling businesses for the long term.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

In this episode, Brian Luebben sits down with his girlfriend Nathalia Lopez for her very first podcast appearance on the Action Academy Podcast. Nathalia opens up about her journey from a high-powered corporate career in legal and board governance at the nation's largest municipally-owned utility company to leaving it all behind. Together, they share the raw, emotional process of Nathalia leaving corporate America, the couple's vision retreat that aligned their goals, and the financial reverse-engineering strategy that made their dream life possible, including the real estate professional tax strategy. Plus, they reveal how they manifested each other years before they met.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Zach Babischkin went from corporate sales and startup logistics to opening a boutique gym franchise in Nashville -- four days after his second child was born. In this episode, he and Brian break down the full acquisition journey: franchise discovery, a year of delays, and what it actually takes to go from W-2 to business owner.We cover:Why they chose a franchise over buying an existing businessHow leasing agents used their LOIs against themSurviving a government shutdown, Trump tariffs, and a Nashville ice storm in one dealWhat Brian looks for before backing an operatorWhy 92% of business partners have a bad operating agreementThe difference between franchise pros and the cons nobody warns you aboutHow to build a partnership agreement that holds up when things get hardWhy Brian tells every 21-year-old to go get a job firstBalancing a newborn, a new business, and a marriage at the same timeGive this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Tim Ensmann went from scaling 20+ Airbnbs to developing experiential boutique resorts across the U.S. In this episode, he breaks down how he transitioned from short-term rentals into boutique hotels, raised capital for multiple resort projects, and turned undervalued mom-and-pop properties into multi-million dollar hospitality assets. We cover:Why bigger deals are often easier than small onesTurning a $1.5M property into a $4.7M resortThe future of boutique hospitalityRaising capital and structuring hotel dealsWhy experiences outperform commodity real estateHow strategic partnerships accelerate growthLifestyle-first entrepreneurship and long-term wealth buildingCurious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Most entrepreneurs don't own a business. Their business owns them.In this episode, Brian breaks down the exact systems, frameworks, and operational changes he implemented to prepare Action Academy to run without him for 8 weeks while traveling through Europe. He covers:The 8 systems every scalable business needsKPI scorecards and accountability frameworksHow to stop being the “chief problem solver”Building leaders instead of employeesSOPs, AI agents, and operational leverageFounder detachment and letting go of controlWhy freedom and control cannot coexistIf you want a business that can grow without your constant presence, this episode is for you.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Cody Berman reached financial freedom at 25 while spending just $24K a year. During that same stretch, his income doubled three years in a row from $96K to over $1M.In this episode, Cody breaks down the simple but powerful math behind his journey: 11 rental units producing $3,700/month in cash flow, a digital products business generating $10K/month, and $500K invested in the stock market by his mid-20s.We cover:Why margin matters more than what you invest inPercentage-based spending and why dollar amounts can be misleadingHow to get aligned with your spouse on financial freedomThe 4 types of side hustles and which ones actually scaleMonthly money meetings and annual life reviewsWhy increasing income beats obsessing over tax loopholesHow Cody unlearned the scarcity mindset after becoming financially freeCody also shares lessons from his new book, Retire by 30.Get the book: www.retireby30book.comCheck out our first episode together where we break down Cody's digital products business:https://youtu.be/1uJFGuGQ3Bc?si=I-fsVM1km3vYeT2eFollow Cody:Instagram: @CodyDBermanCurious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

16 months ago, Zack Metcalf was listening to the Action Academy podcast while working in pharmaceutical sales and buying one rental property a year.Today, he's developing boutique micro resorts, partnering on a 240-acre hospitality project in New York, and speaking on stages alongside entrepreneurs he once looked up to.In this episode, Zack breaks down:Why he outgrew traditional rental investingThe power of getting in bigger roomsHow masterminds accelerated his growthLessons from losing $25K on a failed dealThe mindset shift from employee to developerWhy alignment matters more than moneyThis episode is about betting on yourself, thinking bigger, and taking action before you feel ready.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Over the last 5 years, Brian Luebben spent $889,000 on personal development across coaches, courses, masterminds, events, and agencies… and this episode breaks down exactly what happened because of it.From putting a $5K mastermind on a credit card to building a multi-million dollar business, Brian shares the real ROI behind the investments that changed his life, along with the ones that completely flopped.In this episode:How one $5K event led to millions in revenueWhy Brian spent 45% of his income on self-development at one pointThe mindset shift that helped him leave corporate AmericaThe masterminds and coaches that produced the biggest ROIThe courses and agencies that were complete failuresHow Action Academy was built from relationships and proximityWhy events became the highest ROI investment categoryThis is one of the most transparent breakdowns Brian has ever shared on money, mentorship, business growth, and investing in yourself.If you've ever wondered whether masterminds, coaching, or personal development are actually worth it… this episode is for you.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

Justin and Ashley Eaton built a 4-store laundromat portfolio in just 2.5 years after realizing rental properties weren't producing the cash flow they wanted.In this episode, they break down:Why they shifted from real estate to laundromatsBuying “zombie mats” for as little as $25KTurning one store into $32K/month gross revenueHow they automated operations and built systemsThe truth about “passive income”Raising capital after proving the model themselvesThis is one of the best conversations we've had on buying boring businesses, operating well, and scaling the right way.Follow Justin & Ashley:@justin__eaton@ashgriff_Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

What does it really take to leave your W2 and build a life on your terms?In this episode, Brian sits down with Andrew Bennett to break down his journey from a stable corporate job to owning multiple businesses with his wife.Andrew shares why his first attempt at leaving his job failed, what changed the second time, and how a combination of pressure, vision, and environment finally pushed him to make the decision.They also walk through the deal that changed everything. A 12,000 sq ft building acquired with seller financing that is now being turned into a health and wellness center and café, something Andrew and his wife had talked about for years. This episode covers: Leaving your W2 and why timing is never perfect  Turning pressure and uncertainty into action  Why environment and proximity matter more than information  How Andrew structured his first major deal  The mindset shift from saving money to building wealth The biggest takeaway:Taking action changes everything.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you've ever wondered how people raise millions of dollars to fund deals, this episode breaks it down step by step. Brian sits down with capital raising expert Adit Shah to unpack exactly how everyday professionals can go from small deals to raising serious money and scaling into commercial real estate and business acquisitions.They dive into the mindset shifts required to raise capital, why most people struggle to get started, and how to position yourself as the bridge between investors and opportunities. From structuring your pitch to building trust, assembling the right team, and avoiding the biggest mistakes that kill deals, this episode is a tactical blueprint for anyone looking to raise their first $1M and beyond.You'll also hear real stories of people inside Action Academy who have successfully raised millions, plus the hard truths about investor responsibility, communication, and what it actually takes to steward other people's money at a high level. Whether you are trying to break out of corporate, scale your portfolio, or deploy capital more effectively, this episode will change how you think about money, leverage, and opportunity.Curious as to how we've bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beAnd if you're serious about replacing your 9–5 income with cash flow you actually own and control, go to www.actionacademy.comIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

This episode is a masterclass in what it really looks like to build wealth while navigating real life. Aaron and Andrea share how they went from dual W2 incomes and a growing rental portfolio to raising $2.8M and developing a $13.4M residential assisted living project, all while raising three young kids and completely reinventing their financial future.They break down the exact moment they realized their current path would not get them where they wanted to go, why they walked away from “safe” strategies, and how they found an asset class that aligned with both their financial goals and personal mission. From building the right team and finding mentors to navigating a complex capital raise and overcoming major setbacks, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to operate at a higher level.If you have been thinking about making a bigger move, whether that is buying a business, scaling beyond rentals, or stepping into ownership, this episode will challenge how you think about risk, growth, and what is truly possible when you commit to a long-term vision.And if you're serious about replacing your 9–5 income with cash flow you actually own and control, go to www.actionacademy.comIf you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

What if one post could become the “lottery ticket” that changes your income, network, and entire career trajectory? In this episode of The Action Academy Podcast, Brian sits down with Courtney Johnson to break down why consistent content creation is one of the fastest ways to create inbound opportunities, deal flow, and real leverage in today's world.Courtney shares how she went from feeling out of place in corporate America to landing a major book deal for Career Cheat Codes; all by documenting what she was learning and posting every single day. Together, they unpack how to actually grow on social media (without needing millions of followers), how to turn content into investors, clients, and partnerships, and why most people stay stuck because they never take action. From “cringe mountain” to bold public asks, this episode shows how one post can open doors that years of planning never will. If you're a high performer making good money but know you're capable of building something of your own, this conversation will challenge you to stop overthinking and start creating leverage. Subscribe for more episodes on building ownership, cash flow, and freedom—and drop a comment with the bold ask you're going to make this week.And if you're serious about replacing your 9–5 income with cash flow you actually own and control, go to www.actionacademy.comThat's where high-income professionals are learning how to buy cash-flowing assets, build deal flow, and surround themselves with a network that accelerates everything. If you're done researching and ready to start executing alongside people already doing it, this is where you need to go next.If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community

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Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Sam helped grow Dan Martell from under 100,000 followers to over 10 million across platforms. In this episode, Sam breaks down exactly how they built a media machine generating eight figures per year and why most creators are focused on the wrong metrics.Sam shares what actually drives growth today, why views do not matter if they do not convert to followers, and how to monetize content without relying on sponsorships or AdSense. You will hear the Hook, Explain, Illustrate, Teach framework, how to validate ideas before filming, and why life experience is the real unfair advantage in content creation.If you want to build a personal brand, turn content into revenue, and stop overthinking camera gear and tactics that do not move the needle, this is a tactical masterclass on becoming a serious creator.Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Sam helped grow Dan Martell from under 100,000 followers to over 10 million across platforms. In this episode, Sam breaks down exactly how they built a media machine generating eight figures per year and why most creators are focused on the wrong metrics.Sam shares what actually drives growth today, why views do not matter if they do not convert to followers, and how to monetize content without relying on sponsorships or AdSense. You will hear the Hook, Explain, Illustrate, Teach framework, how to validate ideas before filming, and why life experience is the real unfair advantage in content creation.If you want to build a personal brand, turn content into revenue, and stop overthinking camera gear and tactics that do not move the needle, this is a tactical masterclass on becoming a serious creator.Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Today's show is me as a guest on "BAM - Beyond A Million" hosted by Brad Weimart!Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

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Today's episode is a brand new show with serial entrepreneur Cameron HeroldWant To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Action Academy is BACK for 2026! Happy New Year Folks!Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Todays episode is a replay episode from May 2024Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

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Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

Today's episode is a replay from 2024!Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?