Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Davis

What Did Jesus Actually Say?w/ Brian Davis

How To Live In 50 Different Countries While Investing - Brian Davis   This week's guest is Brian Davis, personal finance writer, investor and co-founder of SparkRental.com, a fractional real estate investment company. Over 2 decades in real estate and the finance industries, while also hosting the Live Off Rents podcast, he also contributes to Bigger Pockets. Starting out working for hard lenders, he saw how investment can build wealth and passive income, he started out buying rental properties. He now lives overseas by his own rules and shows others how to achieve this geographic freedom lifestyle, or design the life of their choosing. We talk about how he continues to invest while living in 50 different countries; lifestyle design and the expat life; contrarian money advice; living without a house or car payment; what are asymmetric investments, that have lower risk and higher returns; passive real estate investing; dollar cost averaging your real estate investments; and SO MUCH MORE!   Plus I share a tip to get you motivated this week!   Contact Brian   Web: http://sparkrental.com    This episode proudly sponsored by Deep Pockets - https://deep-pockets.ca   If you're look to borrow or invest funds, Deep Pockets should be at the top of your list.  It is a preferred choice for secure lending, and as a borrower you have the option of flexible terms and repayment plans, as Deep Pockets has flexible credit criteria and income approvals.   As an investor, YOU GET TO BE THE BANK, using your cash, your RRSPs, LIRAs or even TFSAs. Earn maximum returns with NO out of pocket expenses.   To find out more, visit the website or email hello@deep-pockets.ca    Please a leave a review, as it helps Gary understand if he's bringing on the right guests that you want to hear from!   WATCH the podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@gary.hibbert

Today's show is all about hands-off investing!  My guest today has lived overseas since 2015, yet remains active in real estate and so much more.  Talking with us today about how to run a podcast, a co-investing group, and creating active and passive income while not physically present, Brian Davis tells us all about how to be intentional in your lifestyle design!  Join us! 

Robin Davis and Carol Saltzman were the type of friends that did everything together. They went grocery shopping together, moved out of town and got new jobs together, and even lived together for a few years. But when Robin's husband turned up dead, on a rural road near his home, police believed they knew just how far Carol would go for her bestie. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/? Sources: https://youtu.be/ikIlCyKcgbk?si=f8wydHKSbkPl9pgB https://youtu.be/laUvA58xuiw?si=NREMEjomJRriRoXm https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39011144/william-davis https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1654645.html https://www.oxygen.com/killer-motive/crime-news/robyn-davis-and-best-friend-sissy-saltzman-kill-her-husband#:~:text=That%20individual%20was%20Robyn%2C%20who,died%20in%20a%20car%20accident.

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, the specialist technology distributor formerly known as DataSolutions, has announced a new partnership with Quest Software, a global leader in systems management, data protection, and security software. Quest is a software solutions provider which is trusted by more than 95% of Fortune 500 companies. With an office in Cork and more than a quarter of a century of pedigree in Ireland, its offering spans platform migrations, cloud deployments, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), security, governance, data intelligence, database management, and solutions to ensure data is AI-ready. Through this partnership, Climb Channel Solutions Ireland will offer Quest's suite of security, data empowerment, and AI solutions to resellers. Quest's ever-expanding portfolio is designed to help organisations manage, format, and cleanse data, enabling the seamless adoption of AI. Climb Channel Solutions Ireland - which was recently recognised as Quest Distributor of the Year - and Quest will also focus on threat detection, backup and disaster recovery solutions and platforms. This includes Quest Security Guardian, an Active Directory (AD) security solution that significantly reduces the attack surface for enterprises and improves identity threat detection and response (ITDR). As one of only two vendors in Ireland providing Active Directory Recovery, Quest is uniquely positioned to help organisations quickly and securely restore critical identity services, reinforcing its leadership in identity resilience. Brian Davis, VP of Sales for the UK & Ireland, Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, said: "Given its 24/7 support services, technical certifications and expanding portfolio, Quest has the ability to transform, secure and drive impact for both resellers and end users. Ireland offers huge potential, and we look forward not only to solidifying our partnership but addressing challenges and powering success for enterprises." To support its partner network in Ireland, Quest will be rolling out several initiatives to help them identify and close new business opportunities. These include technical bootcamps, roundtables and an online training library. Alongside this, Quest also offers financial incentives to partners, such as rebates and referral fees. Olivia Donnell, Global Distribution, Quest Software, added: "With an office in Cork and more than 25 years of experience in Ireland, our partnership with Climb Channel Solutions Ireland will allow us to further strengthen cybersecurity for Irish enterprises. By combining well-established products with new solutions, we can make enterprises ready now for the future - ensuring resilience, reliability, and readiness across data management, Microsoft migrations, and security." See more stories here.

Brian Davis 04-01-2025

My guest this week is Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers.I have known Brian for nearly twenty years now, and it is a joy to watch his brand and business grow the right way - slow and steady.We discuss relaunching his retail store, partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more.**This episode is brought to you by Grand Seiko

In an enlightening episode of the 'Raising Private Money' podcast, host Jay Conner is joined by Brian Davis, a seasoned real estate expert. Having founded the innovative Spark Rental, Brian shares invaluable insights on how both novice and experienced investors can achieve financial freedom through co-investing and private money. Coupled with his advice on intentional lifestyle design, Brian presents a blueprint for transforming how we perceive work, time, and investments.The Concept of Co-Investing: A Gateway for Middle-Class InvestorsThe cornerstone of Brian's approach lies in making real estate investments accessible to middle-class investors. His Co-Investing Club offers a compelling solution, allowing members to pool resources and bypass the traditionally prohibitive entry costs of real estate syndications and equity funds.Unlike conventional investments, which require significant capital, the club invites members to engage with just a $5 minimum investment. This model not only opens doors for those with limited resources but also offers diversification for those with larger investment capabilities. Through collective vetting of high-return, low-risk opportunities—deemed "asymmetric returns" by Brian—the club democratizes access to quality real estate investments.Demystifying Asymmetric Returns: High Gains, Low RisksBrian introduces the idea of asymmetric returns, challenging the traditional assumption that high returns are inherently tied to high risks. Instead, he encourages a more nuanced view, recognizing investments as multifaceted opportunities influenced by factors beyond risk and return.For instance, liquidity, time commitment, and investment minimums play pivotal roles in crafting a balanced portfolio. By understanding these dynamics, investors can seek opportunities that offer substantial returns with controlled risk exposure. Brian's investment club is a testament to this, strategically positioning its members to tap into diverse, high-performing assets without conventional barriers.The Role of Lifestyle Design in Financial FreedomBeyond investments, Brian advocates for conscious lifestyle design—a principle that resonates deeply with his life as an expatriate. With his family, Brian has crafted a lifestyle that prioritizes experiences and financial efficiency over traditional job constraints. By leveraging international living, they enjoy significant cost savings while accessing rich cultural experiences.Lifestyle design is more than a trending concept. It's an intentional process where individuals identify their core values and align their life decisions accordingly. Brian emphasizes the importance of financial planning, location independence, and work flexibility in this journey. By focusing on what truly matters, individuals can design lives that are not only financially sustainable but also deeply fulfilling.Steps to Your Ideal Life: Embracing the Five FreedomsBrian outlines a practical framework called the "Five Freedoms" to aid listeners in mapping their ideal lives:Financial Freedom: Eliminate financial stress by establishing a sturdy monetary foundation—encompassing budgeting, savings, and emergency funds.Time Freedom: Adjust your work schedule to gain control over your hours, enabling a healthier work-life balance.Location Freedom: Decide where you want to live and work, embracing opportunities that might lie beyond your current locale.Work Freedom: Pursue work that aligns with your passions and values, recognizing that true satisfaction often comes from doing meaningful work.Comprehensive Financial Independence: While complete financial freedom is desirable, achieving work freedom allows for a balanced fulfillment between personal dreams and financial responsibilities.Conclusion: The Journey AheadBrian's innovative inves

Welcome to Episode 139 of the Overflow Worship Podcast! This week, we sit down with Brian Davis, founder of Green Room Leaders, to hear his incredible journey through 27 years of worship ministry. From leading worship as a high school senior to facing burnout and rediscovering his passion, Brian shares wisdom on spiritual formation, identity, and leading with authenticity. Green Room Leaders exists to support worship pastors and teams by providing rest, renewal, and coaching—offering a space to heal, grow, and avoid burnout. In this episode, Brian and Andrea discuss the 4 key elements of worship leadership inspired by the Shema, finding your true identity in Christ, the difference between knowledge and belief in worship leadership, and the importance of rest and renewal for long-term ministry impact.     Show Notes:   Green Room Leaders   Want the full Show Notes? Click here and check it out!   Please subscribe and write us a review! It helps us reach more people.   As always, stay in touch with us on our socials @overflowworshipofficial @andreaolsonmusic and @worshipleadersonline or email us: info@overflowworship.com  

Johnny & Brent welcome emerging Nashville songwriter, Kris Krepeau to the Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song entitled "Growth Rings". He writes during the day and works at the Bluebird Cafe at night. He has several cuts with up-and-coming independent artists. He has written with several hit writers including Mark Irwin, Adam James, Brian Davis, Josh Phillips, Marty Dotson, Clay Mills, and Matt Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Brian Davis, Director of Technical Support with Brava Roof. Brian unveils the secret behind their composite tile, highlighting why it stands as the superior alternative to traditional Spanish clay tiles, natural slate, and cedar shake roofing. He explains how Brava Roof Tile's composite products offer greater longevity, enhanced durability, and superior aesthetic and architectural appeal compared to asphalt shingles, concrete tiles, and traditional slate, shake, or clay tiles.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

Think your S&P 500 index fund holds 500 diverse companies? Think again! Brian Davis and Deni Supplee expose the shocking truth about index fund diversification and why your portfolio might not be as diverse as you believe. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - The S&P 500 Diversification Myth 1:15 - Top-Heavy Index Funds Explained 2:30 - Solutions for True Diversification 3:45 - Real Estate Investment Options 4:30 - Co-Investing Opportunities KEY FACTS: • S&P 500 has diversification equivalent of just 59 companies • Top 10 companies = 37.6% of index weight • Bottom 450 companies = 38.3% of index weight • Apple alone = 7.5% of index weight DIVERSIFICATION SOLUTIONS: • Equal-weighted index funds • Small-cap and mid-cap funds • Geographic diversification • Private equity real estate investments SPECIAL OFFER: Join our Co-Investing Club - Invest in private equity real estate with just $5,000 minimum! Email: support@sparkrenal.com ABOUT THE HOSTS: Brian Davis and Deni Supplee, founders of Spark Rental and the Co-Investing Club, are challenging conventional investment wisdom to help you build true portfolio diversity. SUBSCRIBE for more myth-busting financial insights twice weekly! #InvestingMyths #IndexFunds #PortfolioDiversification #WealthBuilding #RealEstateInvesting

In this episode, Brian Davis, owner of One Stop CPA, discusses how technology has transformed the way his CPA firm operates and interacts with clients. Brian highlights the importance of using technology to provide a top-notch, virtual client experience. He shares insights on tools that have enhanced client engagement and streamlined his firms' operations. What you'll learn from this episode: Examples of ways to use technology to enhance a client's experience How remote work and serving clients virtually has worked for his firm The benefits of offering subscription model billing The importance of investing in client education as you introduce new tools and processes AICPA resources Tech stack wars in 2024 | Reimagining Your Tax Practice — With the amount of technology products out in the market, how do they perform in reality? Hear from Jason Staats on the latest products available for practice management and more on this archived Reimagining Your Tax Practice session. Transitioning to a tax-focused CPA financial planner | Reimagining Your Tax Practice — Tax return compliance is continuing to become more of a commodity. Your clients see you as their trusted adviser and ask about a range of topics that affect their financial well-being. In this Reimagining Your Tax Practice archived session, learn more about practitioners who offer financial planning services and how that has impacted their practices. Transforming Your Business Model…Technology — The Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) is developing tools around technology designed to help firms not only identify elements of their current business model that may be holding them back but also offering solutions to help them adapt in this changing environment. Transcript April Walker: Hello, everyone, and welcome to the AICPA Tax Section Odyssey podcast, where we offer thought leadership on all things tax, facing the profession. I'm April Walker, Lead Manager for the Tax section, and I'm today with Brian Davis. Brian is the CEO of One Stop CPA, which is a firm that focuses on tax, tax planning, and advisory. We're going to hear more about that. Brian, let's start off with telling me a little bit about your firm and how you got started and what you think, are your distinguishing characteristics. Brian Davis: Definitely. Well, excited to be here. Thanks for having me. Definitely, so my firm is One Stop CPA. It's a traditional small firm. We do compliance. I'm a CPA. We do tax compliance, tax planning, we do accounting services. It's a team of five, including myself, some onshore, some offshore. And the thing that I think distinguishes our product in our service that we deliver to our clients is how we deliver it. We use technology and pair it with insights. We pair it with traditional advisory things that we're giving the clients, and we try to give them that feel as if they're getting in person, top-notch experience because all of the clients that we work with are all virtual. So that gives us the ability to work with a remote team. It gives us the ability to deliver the clients nationwide. I think it's a little, I think it's definitely helped me grow business, get me a little bit more work-life balance, all the above. April Walker: All positive things. So for those who are listening, I mean, I think COVID taught us a lot of things - that we don't always have to be in person, although it's lovely to be in person. I love being next to people. But we don't have to be in person with our staff, with our clients. Maybe talk a little bit about that, how you still get that really great relationship with your clients and your staff, even being remote. Brian Davis: Sure, yeah. Definitely. COVID changed a lot within my firm. I went out on my own in 2017. This was pre-COVID. I went out for a lot of the reasons that are popular now, but back then it was not as popular as it's becoming. The commute to work, having to meet in person just to get a tax return signed, mailing off things. All these different things, I saw them as, these are not the values that customers appreciate. They're looking for me to help them do so many other things, save them, strategize on how to lower their tax bill, how to help them grow their business, how to go for an exit one day. I want to sell this, we can have that on a phone call. I could actually deliver even better results to you. I just started to think, before COVID, it was a little bit tougher to sell clients on this service. It was a lot of teaching. You have to tell your client, hey, well, you have to e-sign your returns, so go to your email. And it's like, I'm not used to this. This is not how we do things with our last accountant. After COVID, of course, that exploded. A lot of clients would reach out to us and say, yeah, if you could get this done for us remotely, that'd be great. So from there, I also switched over to the subscription model around  March 2020. When we made that switch because it's hey, well, we want to serve you guys, and we want to give you all the things that you now need to do remotely. So technology is a big part of that. The way you educate your clients, the way they feel. Because you're losing a little bit of the touch when they're not in person. I can't offer you a drink when you come to the office, but there's even things now where you could send a client a gift card. Here's a five dollar Starbucks gift card, so we could out grab a coffee. There's all these cool little ways where you can just make that customer feel so good, even though we're doing it all the time. April Walker: We're going to talk a little bit about while we're here together, talk about technology. So maybe talk a little bit about where you see those biggest friction points with your clients and how you think technology or how you've explored technology helping some of those friction points. Brian Davis: Definitely. I made all the mistakes when I started my firm. I would do compliance-only work. I would do tax prep only, and I would have different segments of clients that I would deal with in different ways. Well, this person likes to sign in person. This person likes to drop off a package in the mail. When you look into this technology, when we look at things as a firm, it's always well, these clients wouldn't adopt it. These clients wouldn't like it. I wouldn't be able to attract these style of clients. But when you meet a client, and you say, hey, this is our portal. This is how we do business. Take a good look at it, give them a free trial, maybe if you're seriously considering them, and then try to do a test. Did you see this message that I just sent you there? Here's a template. Did you get it? Cool. So that's how we communicate. Believe it or not, nowadays, more and more people, no matter their level of skill and technology, if you could simplify it for them, they appreciate that. Whenever I'm looking at new technology, I'm looking for, I love the new features and how I could make all this money using it and save time. But it's also, will the client feel a disconnect or will they feel like I'm throwing them into the tech dark hole? You could lose a good client because they don't feel that personal touch. Even though we're investing in different technologies and moving to greater things that help us on the back end, we also want to at the same time, if not even more important, when you're making sales, when you're delivering, you want to make them feel comfortable with your tools. If your tool is so hard for them to navigate, it's going to create that for them. April Walker: That's right. What are some exciting things that you have implemented lately around technology? Brian Davis: Definitely. Well, I'll highlight two of my favorites. They know that they're my favorites. TaxDome is my client portal that I use. Before TaxDome, I was doing the spreadsheet and notepad method of workflow management, which is not the right way. April Walker: Maybe in Excel spreadsheets. Brian Davis: Excel spreadsheets. Before that and then implementing TaxDome, it helped me map out how I want to grow the team, how I see myself. Like, which task within this job that we're doing, do I want to, one day off load to somebody, so that I could free up more time for myself to do sales, do client services, help people do like advisory one on one because that's where the value is to the client. They don't care if you're in the back turning out bookkeeping and entering in numbers on your 10 key. They want to know the results, and it's the client experience. So TaxDome is great because when I started it, I was slow to implement. I would pick a few clients, test out on myself. I'm a client, too. I would test out my firm's tax return process and say, Hey, what went smoothly? What can we tweak and make better before we go live with this with everyone? But the feedback I would get from clients is this is so great. I love how easy that was. It's on the app. I can download an app. Everybody knows how to download an app. April Walker: Most everybody, yeah. Brian Davis: Most people. If you're going to work with us, you got to be able to e-sign your return. That's one of the things TaxDome makes. I was getting the feedback that clients really like the experience, and I like the back office side of it, which there are other options out there. I just know that doing TaxDome, clients loved it. Another one is spotlight reporting. A lot of clients are used to seeing their QuickBooks reports black and white, ledger. What's more fun than watching that with the client and just going through a list of fixed assets? Here's your security department. They don't want to see that. You got to make these numbers kind of come alive for the clients have a discussion. Spotlight Reporting connects directly to your QuickBooks file, your Zero files, and you can create your own advisory dashboards. A lot of clients I have will ask, well, how I'm I on pace compared to last year? I would say, well, let me run that report on QuickBooks. Let me do the prior year comparison. Now, I have a custom bar chart, and it shows month by month, how you're doing this year, how you're doing versus last year. Another one that I made was a EBITA monitor. It looks like an EKG machine. When I'm showing doctors, hey, this is your EBITA monitor, I say, this is like a heart rate monitor. When you're having these conversations, it's better to have a nice report that you can get them to collaborate with you because there's nothing more boring than reading a report and everybody's just staring at you, and that comes across. Spotlight's another one. When I show people the reports, it's like, this is great. It really answers my questions, and now we could move forward to the future planning conversation where I could make the big bucks with advisory. April Walker: Sure. I want to talk about advisory. Let's lean into advisory. Did you start doing advisory right away, or how did you implement that and what have you seen, the changes and maybe the client satisfaction? I don't want to lead the witness. Brian Davis: Like I said, I made all the mistakes when I started our firm. I was doing advisory, but I wasn't charging for it. I was doing tax compliance. I was charging by the form. This is your form. You need some bookkeeping write-up work. But clients would reach out. Hey, we have some questions surrounding the tax, not necessarily doing the tax return. We have some year-round support questions. We want to go buy a car. What's the best way to do it. I got to come up with a way where I could not just be quick with them in five seconds, get them off the phone. No, I want to actually help you walk through this process. Clients would rely on us for those things. It's not just for the compliance. That's part of why I branded my company one stop, because I want them to feel like it's not just that we're coming to do your tax return and bill you by the form. We're adding that other piece, the advisory, to take advantage of different things. That's under the umbrella of your subscription. Now taking on clients, that's part of the package. You have to sign up for some piece of the advisory and the taxes will come along with it, but you can't do this tax prep. The advisory journey, it's been a journey for me, for sure. It's still, always working on ways to make it better. But things like TaxDome puts them at ease with the compliance part. All your stuff's there. You get audited. You have your forms and your backup. We saved it in a portal. If you want to look at some reporting, we can, support an advisory conversation with these nice cool. People like pretty colors. It's the colors and the pictures. April Walker: Hundred percent that's what I like, too. On that, with this subscription advisory and learning how to charge for that, how has that evolved? Where are you now now with that? Because I feel like that a lot of firms that I talked to just cannot figure it out- cannot figure out value pricing, cannot get away from time and billing, you know, everyone has a different answer, and there's not one right thing. Brian Davis: I mean, the subscription model, of course, it has its little pieces where you, it has to make sense for what you're offering. Just because you subscribe doesn't mean I'm going to go back and do your five years of catch up filings and year to date books. There's also those one time services. Usually when we meet a new client, there's going to be some advisory diagnostic assessment fee. That's just we try to be as upfront about the pricing that we're going to charge them going forward, so we can see do even want to take this client on for this one time service. It's been a journey to get there. As you get more revenue, you can make these decisions. April Walker: A little more picky. Brian Davis: You could be a little bit more picky, but that's been the journey. The price I advertise and go for now is probably 10X what I was thinking in the beginning. Because I was going off of what I think the customers are ready to pay. But if I explain it to them, so you can't just go straight into the pricing conversation. I heard it from the conference before one of the speakers, it's malpractice to just price without a diagnosis. That's one of the medical rules, the medical oaths. We have to diagnose what you're looking for, to put you in the right package. But I do the three tiers of package thing, but the way I do it is I show the big package, the good one. First all the cool features. Sounds great, right? Well, these are the other options, but once I've showed you this one, you're sold. I showed you all the tech that comes with it, and now I start to piece away some of the reporting. Hey, you can't get those cool pretty colors, you want to have that. April Walker: You get the simple quickbooks report. Brian Davis: How can I give you support for those big questions? If you're going through, when I got my start, I got lucky. I got a couple of clients that were in the medical profession that were doing deals where they were getting ready to sell their practices. I got a first hand experience of what a private equity investor would come in and say, Here's our due diligence questions. I said, "Well, you know, half of these are financial statements." I could pull those out. But there's some other things they're asking you that the customer wasn't even tracking. It's these cool reports bring that alive. It shows them, okay? We can support you in more than just getting your taxes and having the financials for the bank and the IRS. We have it so that you can make better decisions and if you're going to add or remove shareholders, this supports that, as well. That's part of the part of the pricing well, as far as pricing, it's all based on what we're including so you got to have your packages premade and a lot goes into that. But one thing I would do is try to not my prices and packages have one name. The name explains  what [it is]. Advanced, starter and small. And there's limited seats on small. We're probably already booked. That's how you propose it to the clients. So you are either going to get one of the two. I'm not going to give them all the options. I'm going to recommend one and if they decide they want the smaller one, well, hey, we'll take them on maybe, and you could grow into the big package. But a lot of times, what I'm seeing, is sometimes I meet with good clients and go through this process, the intake proposal, the discovery assessment, and they realize, no, you don't get this advanced. You're not going to get the results you're asking me for. April Walker: What they really need. Brian Davis: Because it's not a solution that everybody explains and a lot of times when I meet clients, they don't have this. All virtual -  nobody's using the same tech stack as me. It's a little bit of training and education that you're doing. So what I do like about some of these software vendors now, they're working with us accountants to help us sell in. Here's how you can grow your advisory practice and just the idea of it. Well, being that we're talking to just smaller firms, smaller firm practitioners and owners, we undervalue how agile we are. We can implement something, and that could be the start of something great. It's just, you got to do it one software tool at a time, one employee at a time, one customer. April Walker: That brings up another thought I had is, is there a magic time to add a new software or do you not limit that? Brian Davis: I mean, you got to keep an open mind so you're definitely not going to you don't want to keep moving your clients from portal to portal software to software that's a big no no because then they'll look at you like, am I an on the job training client or you know what you're doing. You know, would you move me from this one to this one? Definitely demoing the like I said, if you're doing your own taxes, test your firm out. You could do your own and say, Hey, how do I feel as a customer, or pick a couple of friends or those friend clients and say, Hey, I'm going to send you down this pipeline. How did you feel about the experience? Then I mean, we're small firms. We can implement. Like that spotlight reporting is something I implemented. Immediately, I started to see that customers were reacting well to it, so I put it in my offer in a way. Hey, well, my new customers get this. My old customers, well, I'm trying to tell them hey, this is where we're going. Maybe we'll keep you for this year, but we'll have this conversation and revisit. Hopefully your business grows and you need this. You can't you're not a one even though I have the name one stop CPA, we're not one size fits all. That's the thing you have to educate. It's a lot of proposals and presentations. That's why I like to use YouTube and Loom. They help with I don't have to do a presentation to everyone and lose my voice. I could make a nice intro. Give you the presentation that applies to yours, what I'm trying to talk to you about. Then I jump in on the back end of I mean, big companies do it. April Walker: Absolutely. I'm sure we're going to talk about it a decent amount. We're just getting started at this conference today, but AI. What's your take on it? How are you using it? How has it made your life better or your firm's life better? Brian Davis: Oh, it's made my life better, everything. I mean, we learn how to do recipes on there, everything. You could almost use it for anything outside of that. April Walker: Absolutely. Brian Davis: But AI, I mean, it's great and you have to know it's just like another tool. You have to know how it applies to your firm and how you're using it. Of course, we have to be careful with security and making sure you're not uploading personal data. What I talked about in the session is think about who the customer is. If you're on a free version of ChatGPT, you're the customer. They're using your input to build the model. But if you pay for the workspace, the app it costs a little bit more money, you can control those settings, and now you can get even more advanced with, endless opportunities. I mean, I have when I'm doing video deliveries that, now sometimes I'll do a tax return and I'll send you a Loom video that will kind of answer the questions I know you're going to have so that that way, when you look at it, you're not hey, I got questions, and I'm busy because I'm at digital CPA. Let me show the video, send it to you. I have a script writer that will help me write the script. There's so much different ways you can play around. I mean, I feel like AI is just getting better and better, so I can't say that I'm an expert on it because it's who it is. It's it's such an early stage but it's great. I'm definitely impressed with it. I try to do as much improvement as I can because it's kind of an assistant. We used to go to Google, research different articles, different people's opinions on tax. Now, you could kind of use it as a research assistant. April Walker: To get you started, at least. Brian Davis: Hey, I'm researching these tax things and I have these questions. This is the idea that I want to present to the client. How would you approach that? Of course, I'm not going to just forward that, but it's definitely better to have that with you kind of just to help you out. I see it as another team member. It's like another team member. April Walker: Yeah, we use Copilot. Brian Davis: Well, one way that I'll be using it now, and I got to give a shout out to Automation Town, it's a community that I'm part of with Chad Davis. One thing I even expressed him, I said, well, the Zoom AI summary after I have my discovery call, Zoom gives a pretty decent, recap of the meeting. But I can't just forward that to the client because there's sometimes there's little, I want to put all that. It's kind of look at it before you send anything to a client. Before I start running off tasks to people, I want to put a little bit of, that would be me, something I would go and manually do. I said, well, he kind of laid out a way where you can combine Zoom's AI summary that comes to you by email with a zappier integration that can create a new Google document with action plan, potential action task for the team, a potential agenda recap that you can send to the client. Then pair that with you tell it stuff about your firm. Well, hey, we talked about this, we want offer this afterwards, and now it already knows what you mean. It can get very customized. You just got to play around with it. It's so cool. There's so many different ways people are using it, and you don't have to be any kind of super tech-forward. You can play around with it. April Walker: I think that's right. I mean, just keep in mind the security aspects, and don't put personal information in there, and then just have fun. Brian Davis: Yeah, get those settings right where you're not uploading your life to the cloud. You know, it's analyzing everything, but, once you're in there, I mean, it's helped me design chat messages that I send to clients just enhancing, hey, I want to come across this way because when we're accounting, you wouldn't even want to see some of the emails I used to send to people just to summarize our meeting. April Walker: Oh my gosh I know. Brian Davis: You got to be an accountant to read this but you know, you could say, hey, read this so it's easier to digest. It's great that you could do those. It's pairing it with our knowledge. As accountants, we got so much that we're good at. Now there's these tools that help us out. April Walker: Brian, we've had a great conversation today. I love it. I don't know if you have listened to our podcast before. It's called Tax Section Odyssey. On it, I like to think about taking an Odyssey together, journey together towards a better profession. We'll pip it a little bit to do you have any dreams outside of the world of tax that you have a bucket list or any travel you've got planned that's still there. Brian Davis: No, well, I definitely want to start traveling in the future. Again, before COVID, that was the one thing when I went out on my own, I got to start traveling. That's why I was hooked on, okay, I got to make this firm work because then I could keep doing these trips. My son, he's 11 months now, so when he's starting to walk, he's starting to stumble so when he starts walking, we want to  spend the summer in a different country and those things. I'd love to do that. April Walker: My daughter had a passport before she was two, so do it. Brian Davis: Right. Exactly. Definitely looking forward to some travel, and just building the firm that can run smooth. I don't plan on selling my firm anytime. I do enjoy being an accountant. I kind of lost that love when I was at the firms and having trouble breaking through to the partners - hey, we should do this, there's some tools that we could use to save me time. We have to document every 15 minutes that we're doing. Now that I got out on my own, I saw that there's a better way that you could actually run an amazing firm. I know that there's a shortage of accountants that are trying that are getting into it because it's  seen as this heavy, burdensome job and there's definitely ways you could break through. In the future, you know, just being a part of that, whether it means helping accountants that are kind of coming up in my shoes. I talked to a lot of my friends and fellow CPAs that just  may have met me on a Zoom or something or met me on a community chat or something, and they're just, you know, looking for these tips to help them get out on their own. What is the tech stack you use? What should I maybe start off with?. Maybe some kind of coaching thing where I'm just helping out profession a little bit. That's something like an Odyssey. April Walker: I love that. That's great. On an Odyssey. Brian, thank you so much for joining me today. I enjoyed it. Brian Davis: This is great. Thanks for having me. April Walker: Of course. Again, this is April Walker from the AICPA Tax section. This community is your go to source for technical guidance and resources design, especially for CPA tax practitioners like you in mind. This is a podcast from AICPA and CIMA together as the Association of International certified Professional Accountants. You can find us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and we encourage you to follow us so you don't miss an episode. If you already follow us, thank you so much, and please feel free to share with a like-minded friend. Thanks again for listening. Keep your finger on the pulse of the dynamic and evolving tax landscape with insights from tax thought leaders in the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section Odyssey podcast includes a digest of tax developments, trending issues and practice management tips that you need to be aware of to elevate your professional development and your firm practices. This resource is part of the robust tax resource library available from the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section is your go-to home base for staying up to date on the latest tax developments and providing the edge you need for upskilling your professional development. If you're not already a member, consider joining this prestigious community of your tax peers. You'll get free CPE, access to rich technical content such as our Annual Tax Compliance Kit, a weekly member newsletter and a digital subscription to The Tax Adviser.

Paul Hoppe, along with co-hosts Drs Mike Flynn and Gene Shively and our guest Dr Brian Davis discuss issues affecting immigration along our Mexican border, especially as related to providing healthcare to the immigrants

This week on EAH we have the CEO of C2X. Producing green fuels is no easy business, and among the many challenges, finding that elusive offtake often ranks high on the investor concern list. But C2X is a little different. Backed by A.P. Moller Holdings, the company has a unique understanding of how to find compelling commercial propositions for customers.C2X is also a leader in the development of new large scale green methanol projects. Starting with their flagship project in Louisiana, the company looks to develop projects with both biofuel based green methanol and e-methanol derived from electrolysis and biogenic CO2. This provides a unique perspective on both old and new technologies for green fuel production, and how to close the gap.As our first EAH episode dedicated to green methanol (and its role in fuels like SAF), we couldn't have found someone better! About Brian Davis:Before joining C2X as CEO in July 2023, Brian enjoyed a 32-year international career at Shell including assignments as SVP of Global Energy Solutions, Head of Corporate Strategy for the Shell Group and SVP of Shell Chemicals. After leaving Shell he served as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer for Marathon Petroleum Corporation based in San Antonio, Texas. More recently, he was a senior advisor to multiple companies around the world focused on scaling up solutions to accelerate the energy transition.Brian earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia. He has lived and worked in Australia, the UK, the USA, Turkey, The Netherlands, and Barbados. About C2X: C2X focuses on scaling up the production of affordable green methanol to facilitate transition to use of renewable fuels and renewable chemicals across multiple industries.Links:C2X - www.c2xglobal.comMaersk - www.maersk.comA.P. Moller Holdings - www.apmoller.com

205: In this episode, I talk with my friend Brian Davis, founder of SparkRental and seasoned real estate investor.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/205)Brian shares why he left rental properties behind after moving overseas and delves into his current venture: running a one-of-a-kind investment club. We explore the challenges and benefits of passive investing, the intricacies of vetting partners, risk management strategies, and lessons learned from years in real estate.Brian's insights into building sustainable, passive income are invaluable whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out.

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Are you investing in real estate for immediate cash flow or long-term growth? In this eye-opening episode, Brian Davis of Spark Rental sits down with 46-year real estate veteran Arn Cenedella, co-founder of Spark Investment Group, to discuss why Arn favors growth over cash flow in his real estate investments. With over four decades of experience, Arn explains his strategy for building net worth, increasing equity, and preparing for financial freedom by the time you retire. Discover the pros and cons of investing for cash flow versus growth, and learn how long-term thinking can lead to exponential returns. From understanding market cycles to mitigating risks with strategic planning, this episode is packed with actionable insights for real estate investors of all experience levels!

In today's fast-paced economy, staying ahead of the curve is essential—especially for investors seeking to maximize returns and build sustainable wealth. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode will equip you with actionable insights to refine your strategy, minimize risk, and maximize returns! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dan Rowley, a seasoned investor and partner at Spark Investment Group. After 31 years in corporate finance, Dan transitioned into full-time real estate investing and now focuses on strategies that yield higher returns while remaining entirely passive. From navigating shifting market trends to leveraging syndication opportunities, Dan has evolved his approach over the last 14 years to achieve remarkable success. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

John Anthony fills in for Shaun's last show of 2024! He talks to Alderman Ray Lopez about Brandon Johnson reclassifying "migrants" as "homeless", Dylan Sharkey from the Illinois Policy Insititute runs down some of the new laws for Illinois in 2025, Brian Davis shares his new book "Trump is my Quarterback AKA My President", and The Heritage Foundation's Lora Ries discusses mass deportations and the H1B visas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 29, 2009, Brian Davis disappeared. According to his wife, Robyn, and her best friend, Carol Saltzman, Brian had left to go boat shopping and never came home. Police soon began to suspect the women when an examination of their cell phone records convinced police that they were lying. The two were both charged with murder when Brian was found shot to death alongside his car on an isolated road in St. Charles, LA. “48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 4/13/2013. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Often, vintage clothing and footwear's defining quality IS quality. As in, its actual construction and materials, how well it was made, way back when. In most cases, it wouldn't even be here today if it wasn't. The footwear world we explore on this podcast is absolutely the exception, and a beautiful one, to the core rule of the 21st century: most stuff we buy and use and wear today is, well, kinda shit. It's made to break down, or just break. It's SUPPOSED to go into the trash, so you just get get more. Vintage is a reminder that things weren't always that way. Exploring why most clothes and footwear used to be great, when most simply aren't now, is just one of the reasons I was so excited to chat with Brian Davis, who's been finding and selling some of the absolute best vintage menswear and boots for over 15 years. Brian's store Wooden Sleepers, located in Tuckahoe New York about a 40 minute train ride from Manhattan, is a time capsule of American military, outdoors, Ivy, and workwear, all of it still kicking hard. Brian's got a whole bunch of thoughts on why, and why that changed—as well as a fantastic outlook on the current vintage landscape, shoe tribalism, materials that age beautifully, and his absolutely wonderful local cobbler, Frank. https://wooden-sleepers.com/2025 dates and location for Stitchdown's Boot Camp 3—the world's fair of shoes and boots and leather and more—coming soon.https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/Support the Shoecast and join the most interesting shoe-and-boot-loving community on the internet with a Stitchdown Premium membershiphttps://www.stitchdown.com/join-stitchdown-premium/

In this episode, host Brian Davis, co-founder of Spark Rental, dives deep into the risks and rewards of self-storage investing with special guest Chad Zdenek. Chad, a licensed general contractor, professional engineer, and founder of CSQ Properties, shares insights on why self-storage is a unique asset class, strategies for overcoming market challenges, and innovative ways to boost cash flow in a changing real estate landscape. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed in real estate investing. Find Chad HERE: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/ In this episode, you'll discover:

Head to FactorMeals.com/speak50 and use code speak50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. That's code speak50 at FactorMeals.com/speak50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active!In this episode of *Unspeakable*, KJ delves into a horrific case from Louisiana involving betrayal and murder, centered around Robin Davis and her best friend Sissy. Kelly explore the dynamics of Robin's troubled marriage to Brian, punctuated by their decision to remain legally married amid struggles stemming from Brian's health issues.  As she recount the tragic events leading up to Brian's disappearance and subsequent discovery, Kelly analyzes the inconsistencies in Robin's narrative, her interactions with law enforcement, and the unraveling of her financial motives tied to significant life insurance policies. The chilling end to this one will leave you unspeakable.#podcast #unspeakable #briandavis #truecrime #criminalTimestamps08:36 The Insurance Scandal11:24 The Day of Disappearance16:24 A Dead Body is Found21:36 Investigating the Scene38:09 Evidence of Deception42:34 The Staged Crime Scene50:27 The Life Insurance BombshellListener Deals from Sponsors:   Factor: Head to FactorMeals.com/speak50 and use code speak50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. That's code speak50 at FactorMeals.com/speak50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active!  DeleteMe: DeleteMe™ employs human agents to handle significant sites where automation won't cut it. Remove Personal Info from Search! Text UNSPEAKABLE to 64000 right now to save 20% off your subscription to DeleteMe and protect your identity online!

In this episode, host Brian Davis is joined by Neil Bawa, a renowned data analyst and seasoned real estate investor with over $660 million in assets under management at his company, Multifamily University. Dive into the world of ultra value-add real estate investing, where Neil unveils his unique data-driven strategies for uncovering hidden opportunities in the real estate market. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The concept of ultra value-add and how it transforms undervalued properties into high-performing assets. ✅ Real-world examples of turning overlooked properties into goldmines, like the Park Canyon project in Dalton, Georgia. ✅ Why zoning and parking availability can be hidden gems for increasing property value. ✅ How interest rates influence the feasibility of construction-based value-add strategies. In This Episode, You'll Discover:

In this episode of the Live Off Friends Podcast, host Brian Davis sits down with Donato Callahan, a successful real estate syndicator and CEO of BrightInvestor.com, to explore how he made an incredible leap from house hacking small properties to acquiring a massive 172-unit apartment complex—all in just one year! Donato shares his journey, starting at the young age of 21, and the strategies he used to scale his real estate portfolio rapidly. Learn how Donato overcame the challenges of real estate syndication, partnered with experienced investors, and navigated through 99 failed deals to finally land his big opportunity. Whether you're an aspiring investor or looking to take your real estate game to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don't want to miss. Don't forget to subscribe for more interviews and tips on building financial independence through real estate and investing!

Join Dr. Scott Stephens, Dr. Mike Brasher, and ultra special guest Dr. Brian Davis for storytelling of days gone by and a report on hunting and habitat conditions from one end of the Mississippi Flyway to the other. Warm weather has kept wetlands open and birds around in the Canadian prairies, and when coupled with light hunting pressure, hunting success has been good. Conditions for early white-front hunting in Arkansas have also been dry, but with young birds around, Dr. Davis reports of good hunting success. The conversation then turns to changes in rice production, how this has affected food resources for wintering waterfowl, and what other changes may lie ahead in the future.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

You read it correctly, this week you get a two for one!  This week Chad has Brian Davis from Hollow Socks and Fix It Sticks on the Small Business Friday Podcast.  Brian talks about how he discovered both companies through cycling and then how they expanded across multiple communities.  Brian also shares a couple of stories about failed companies and how to overcome those hardships.  Finally, Brian shares his recipe for success and his process to get a company started.    HOLLOW SOCKSWebsite – https://hollowsocks.comInstagram – @hollowsocksFIX IT STICKSWebsite – https://store.fixitsticks.comInstagram – @fixitsticks OUT OF STATE HUNTER@outofstatehunter GOHUNTUse the code OUTOFSTATE when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credithttps://www.gohunt.com TRICER USA - Use the code OUTOFSTATE and save 10%Website –https://tricerusa.com/Instagram -@tricerusaFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/tricerusa/ BORN PRIMITIVEWebsite - https://bornprimitive.com/collections/outdoor-collectionInstagram - @bornprimitiveoutdoor**Use the code OUTOFSTATE15 to save 15% off your order at  http://bornprimitive.com/ MARSUPIAL GEARWebsite -https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram -@marsupialgear KODIAK CANVASWebsite -https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram -@kodiakcanvas

In this milestone 200th episode of the Future Christian Podcast, hosts Loren Richmond Jr. and Martha Tatarnic celebrate with a roundtable discussion on clergy wellness, joined by Brian Davis, and Kinsie Tate. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding pastoral health, sharing insights and personal experiences from their diverse backgrounds. The conversation delves into the importance of community, the performative nature of clergy life, and the challenges of burnout and mental health. The panelists share personal experiences and insights on navigating success and failure in ministry, the impact of competition among clergy, and the systemic issues facing the church today. They also discuss practical steps and resources for clergy to support their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and connection in ministry. Rev. Kinsie Tate is the Founder and Executive Director of Restore Clergy, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support clergy with programs that improve wellness to cultivate faithful and sustainable ministry. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and has a private practice where she has facilitated growth and transformation for clients for over a decade. She completed her Master of Divinity at Phillips Theological Seminary and was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 2007. She served as an associate minister for 3 years prior to returning to complete her Master of Education in Applied Behavioral Studies at Oklahoma City University in 2010. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma in 2012 and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California in 2021. She was certified as a Truce Coach in 2022. She lives in California with her spouse, who is United Methodist Clergy serving in a local congregation, and their 3 school age children.  FB: https://www.facebook.com/restoreclergy/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/restoreclergy/ website: www.restoreclergy.com Brian Davis has been leading worship in the Denver-metro area for the last 25 years and has built relationships with dozens of churches all over the city. Authenticity and empathy have been hallmarks of Brian's leadership, and his intention is to use these attributes to coach other worship leaders and inspire greater creativity and deeper spiritual practice in the local church. Brian has three daughters, and he and his wife, Jess, live in Lakewood, CO. He also serves part-time as the Worship Arts Director at New Denver Church. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/greenroomleaders/ website: https://www.greenroomleaders.com/   Episodes Referenced: Martha Tatarnic: https://futurechristian.podbean.com/e/why-gather-with-martha-tatarnic/https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-himxq-13e0aa9 Kinsie Tate: https://futurechristian.podbean.com/e/restore-clergy/ Brian Davis: https://futurechristian.podbean.com/e/the-pressure-to-perform-as-a-pastor-with-paul-romig-leavitt-and-brian-davis/   Presenting Sponsor: Phillips Seminary Join conversations that expose you to new ideas, deepen your commitment and give insights to how we can minister in a changing world.    Supporting Sponsors: Restore Clergy If you are clergy in need of tailored, professional support to help you manage the demands of ministry, Restore Clergy is for you!   Future Christian Team: Loren Richmond Jr. – Host & Executive Producer Martha Tatarnic – Co-Host Paul Romig–Leavitt – Associate Producer Dennis Sanders – Producer Alexander Lang - Production Assistant

In this episode of the Live Off Friends Podcast, host Brian Davis sits down with Donato Callahan, a successful real estate syndicator and CEO of BrightInvestor.com, to explore how he made an incredible leap from house hacking small properties to acquiring a massive 172-unit apartment complex—all in just one year! Donato shares his journey, starting at the young age of 21, and the strategies he used to scale his real estate portfolio rapidly. Learn how Donato overcame the challenges of real estate syndication, partnered with experienced investors, and navigated through 99 failed deals to finally land his big opportunity. Whether you're an aspiring investor or looking to take your real estate game to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don't want to miss. Don't forget to subscribe for more interviews and tips on building financial independence through real estate and investing!

Andrew talks with G. Brian Davis, a former landlord and co-founder of Spark Rental, who shares how he went from managing rental properties to building a model for truly passive real estate investing. Brian talks about the reality of being a “recovering landlord” and why rental properties often don't deliver the passive income they promise. He digs into Spark Rental's innovative approach, which allows non-accredited investors to access private real estate investments typically reserved for the wealthy and points out his club's focus on “asymmetric returns” and low-risk, high-reward opportunities. Tune in to hear Brian's perspective on lifestyle design, expat living, and the true freedoms that come with financial independence. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Kicking Off Financial Freedom 00:00:21 - Introducing Brian Davis: The Landlord-Turned-Passive Investor 00:01:01 - Brian's Background in Real Estate and Embracing the Expat Life Abroad 00:03:01 - The Truth About Landlording 00:05:54 - The Move to True Passive Investments 00:09:53 - Co-Investing Club: Where It All Started 00:12:56 - Strategic Investments and Community Perks 00:18:24 - Returns and Infinite Investment Insights 00:20:32 - Lifestyle Design: The Bigger Financial Picture 00:25:46 - The Truth About Financial Independence 00:26:19 - Rethinking Work and Financial Freedom 00:28:00 - How to Vet Investment Opportunities Like a Pro 00:37:27 - Diversification: The Key to Managing Risks 00:41:17 - Wrapping Up with Final Thoughts and Top Takeaways Connect with Brian here: LinkedIn SparkRental Book Recommendations: Personal Success Made Simple by Brian Tracy The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Connect with The Better Than Rich: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Delegation Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Better Than Rich ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BTR Mini-Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In this episode of the Live Off Rents podcast, host Brian Davis interviews financial expert and founder of Money Ripples, Chris Miles. Chris shares his incredible journey from being $1 million in debt to achieving financial independence twice. He reveals how his early career as a financial advisor led him to discover the flaws in traditional investing strategies, and how he pivoted to real estate investing, passive income, and cash flow-focused strategies. Chris also dives into the harsh lessons of the 2008 financial crisis, losing his home, and how he turned his life around to build a multi-million-dollar business. Tune in to learn his top insights on financial freedom, escaping the rat race, and transforming debt into opportunity!

Real Estate investing seems easy on social media, but it can be very intimidating. In today's episode, Brian Davis and I discuss getting into real estate investing and how to combat some of the common pitfalls. Check out Dr. Jen on Living Off Rents Podcast Episode 224!

Welcome to the latest episode of the "Live Off Rents" podcast! Join your host Brian Davis as he embarks on a journey toward financial independence, sharing insights and strategies along the way. In this episode, Brian welcomes Chad Zdenek, a licensed general contractor and founder of CSQ Properties, to discuss the critical topic of legislative liability in multifamily investments. Discover how evolving regulations can impact investment strategies and cash flow, particularly in tenant-friendly markets like California. Chad shares his experience and advice on navigating the complexities of legislative risks and the importance of diversification in real estate investing. Tune in to learn about: The effects of legislative changes on multifamily investments Strategies for mitigating risk in tenant-friendly states The importance of understanding different asset classes within real estate Insights from Chad's extensive background in engineering and real estate Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting, this episode provides valuable perspectives on how to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of real estate investing. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation!

Brian Davis is a real estate investor, personal finance writer, and cofounder of SparkRental with over two decades in the real estate and finance industries. He owns fractional shares in over 2,000 units, and regularly contributes as a real estate and personal finance expert for BiggerPockets, Inman, Best Ever Real Estate, R.E.tipster and more. Along with his wife and daughter, he spends most of the year overseas living by his own rules. He loves hiking, cooking, pairing wine with said cooking, scuba diving, and occasionally surfing (badly). Most of all, he loves showing others how they too can create their ideal lives through real estate investing and lifestyle design. What You Will Learn: Who is Brian Davis? Brian shares his transition from college to a career in the mortgage industry. His experience in subprime mortgage lending and eventual pivot to hard money loans for real estate investors. Personal impact of the 2008 financial crisis, including significant financial losses. Brian's decision to leave the lending field and transition to an e-commerce company servicing landlords. Explanation of passive real estate syndications as group investments in larger properties. Benefits of passive investing, including appreciation, cash flow, and tax benefits without the responsibilities of management. What is the importance of collective input from club members in evaluating investment opportunities? Explanation of how each deal is structured as a unique LLC, with members receiving proportional ownership based on their investment. Clarification on fractional ownership as a model where participants own a share of the property through the LLC. Comparison of traditional timeshares with modern fractional ownership concepts. Brian and his partner's role in networking with syndicators to find reputable sponsors. Importance of selecting sponsors with a strong track record and risk mitigation strategies. Brian's insights on the significance of loan terms, interest rates, and the implications for investments. The value of being part of a community that analyzes deals collectively, providing both learning and networking opportunities. Brian shares how everyone can contact him. Additional Resources from Brian Davis: Website: http://www.sparkrental.com/ Email: Tara@Sparkrental.com Phone: 1-2157716418 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-brian-davis/ Twitter: https://x.com/@Sparkrental Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparkrental/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkrental/  Attention Investors and Agents Are you looking to grow your business? Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself? We have all the right tools, knowledge, and coaching to positively effect your bottom line. Visit:http://globalinvestoragent.com/join-gia-team to see what we can offer and to schedule your FREE consultation! Our NEW book is out...order yours NOW!   Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive Not Just Survive in a Market Shift? Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX HEY! You should be in class this coming Monday (MNL). It's Free and packed with actions you should take now! Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg

Welcome back to the Live Off Rents podcast by Spark Reynolds! In this episode, host Brian Davis dives into the world of cost segregation and its powerful benefits for real estate investors. Joined by Eric Oliver, Vice President of the Cost Segregation Authority, they explore how cost segregation studies can significantly lower your tax liabilities. Discover how accelerated depreciation can maximize your deductions and provide you with substantial tax savings that you can reinvest. Eric breaks down the process of segregating the costs associated with real estate investments, explaining how different asset classes allow you to front-load your depreciation for larger deductions in the early years. Key Topics Covered: What is cost segregation? How does it work? The benefits of accelerated depreciation Real-life examples of tax savings How to connect with the Cost Segregation Authority for personalized analysis If you're a real estate investor looking to enhance your financial strategy, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners!

In Season 8, Episode 3, host Sarah Thorne and Amanda Tritinger, Deputy National Lead of the Engineering With Nature (EWN) Program, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), are joined by Brian Davis, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Virginia (UVA), and Cathy Johnson, Coastal Ecologist, Northeast Region, National Park Service (NPS). Along with their colleagues and collaborators, Brian and Cathy are working with nature and incorporating innovative nature-based solutions (NBS) to combat the significant effects of climate change on three coastal national parks at high risk for extreme storms and rising sea levels.Brian is passionate about the opportunity that NBS provides to protect natural resources, while also designing for people—protecting the things we value and the way we use public spaces. “Traditionally a lot of design practices saw those two things as separate. One of the amazing things that's happening through landscape architecture and EWN and NBS is to unify those things.Cathy is passionate about the NPS's dual mandate of conserving natural resources and preserving cultural resources. “I feel so lucky to work here to preserve values of the NPS for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.” Cathy notes that NPS's challenging mandate is made all the more difficult by climate change and its broad scale impacts, especially along the coast. About three years ago, Brian and Cathy formed the Preserving Coastal Parklands Team. The idea was to bring together designers and scientists, as well as engineers and other subject matter experts that could work with NPS in these different contexts and develop new nature-based solutions. Brian and Cathy describe projects that they worked on located at the Colonial National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park.Asked what they have learned from their experience, both Brian and Cathy note the value of collaboration. “One of the key lessons that we took away” Brian says, “was the value of being able to work with and listen to the people that are managing the landscape—especially the Park staff, but it also other special interest groups, people that go out there for particular reasons, or have some stake in the future of the place and some ideas about it.”Amanda reflects on how these examples of NBS can be used by others: “What you and your team are building is a framework for how to approach these issues to achieve the compromise of these multiple needs and multiple benefits. You are creating a framework that ideally could be picked up by others in similar situations.”When asked for their calls to action to listeners, Cathy encouraged people to “Visit your parks and the other natural places around you to better understand what's at risk from climate change and talk to other folks about it.” Brian's call to action is one of optimism: “Sometimes, especially studying climate change, the scale of the problem can seem daunting. But just being out in these landscapes—meeting the people that work in them and visit them—leads to ideas about preserving those values and understanding better what's possible in the future. That fills me with optimism.”For more information and resource links, please visit the EWN Podcast page on the EWN website at https://www.engineeringwithnature.org/  Amanda Tritinger at LinkedInBrian Davis at UVACathy Johnson at ResearchGate 

In this episode of the Live Off Rents Podcast, host Brian Davis, co-founder of Spark Rental, discusses the essential financial foundations you must have before investing in real estate. Brian is joined by certified financial planner and enrolled agent Kyle Luetters from Moneta Group: https://monetagroup.com/professional/.... Kyle shares valuable insights on preparing your finances for a successful real estate investment journey. Learn how to assess your lifestyle costs, set long-term financial goals, build an emergency fund, and take advantage of tax-efficient retirement accounts before investing in real estate. Kyle also highlights the importance of deciding between active and passive real estate investment strategies and shares practical steps to protect your wealth. If you're serious about reaching financial freedom through real estate, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you get started correctly.

In this episode, host Brian Davis sits down with financial expert Sharon Hayut, Managing Director at Magnus Financial, to explore the transformative power of a cash diet in stopping budget leaks. Discover how shifting to cash-based spending can cultivate financial independence and accelerate wealth building. Sharon shares expert insights on identifying excess spending and implementing effective financial planning strategies. From real estate investing to passive income generation, this discussion offers valuable tips on achieving financial stability. Whether you're new to investment strategies or a seasoned investor, these practical approaches can help you reach your financial goals. Enjoy the conversation and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments to continue the dialogue on financial independence and wealth building.

In this episode, host Brian Davis delves into the world of alternative real estate investing with expert insights from Seth Williams, founder of REtipster. They explore why land and self-storage investments outperform traditional residential real estate. Williams, with decades of experience, shares his perspective on the "BS to money ratio" in real estate, highlighting the lower hassle and higher predictability of land and self-storage investments. Discover how these options can be pivotal in your financial planning and wealth-building journey, offering a path to financial independence through passive income. Williams emphasizes the benefits of boring, drama-free investments and shares strategies for successful real estate investing. Join the conversation, deepen your investment strategies, and achieve financial independence with expert insights. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and leave your comments or questions below.

In this episode of the podcast, host Brian Davis dives deep into the world of land investing with JD Hill and Aaron Schumacher, co-founders of LandX, a company managing nearly $50 million in assets. Discover expert insights on how you can turn $20K into $60K through strategic real estate investing and wealth-building techniques. The episode unravels various innovative investment strategies, including buying large plots of land and subdividing them to increase value—akin to buying in bulk at Costco and selling individually for profit. JD and Aaron also explore how land can generate passive income, offering strategies like owner financing for cash flow without the hassle of structures or tenants. If you're interested in achieving financial independence through real estate, this episode is a must-watch! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more financial planning tips and insights on building lasting wealth. Leave a comment below with your thoughts or questions, and join the conversation on financial independence and real estate investing! #realestatecashflowanalysis #wholesalingland #realestate #landinvestor #landcasestudy #cashflowvsappreciation #subdividingproperty #subdividinglandprofits #subdivideland #howtomakemoneyonline

Do you find it too risky to invest in syndications on your own? In this week's episode, let's hear Brian Davis' unusual yet income-producing passive investing strategy!Brian shares how he started to build an investment club for syndication deals and vet opportunities as a group, sharing common goals with other investors, the concept of fractional real estate investing, and providing opportunities to non-accredited investors! Tune in to this show to learn something different today!Key Points & Relevant TopicsBrian's losses in real estate investing and the most important lesson he learned along the wayWhy Brian decided to invest passively in real estate syndicationsA unique business model and strategy Brian utilizes to invest passivelyThe role of networking in the success of fractional dealsHow a fractional investing or group investment works for non-accredited investorsThe main challenge with vetting investors, partners, and sponsors abroadBrian's personal experiences of encountering bad sponsorsIs it difficult to invest in real estate internationally?Resources & LinksApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Brian DavisG. Brian Davis is a real estate investor, personal finance writer, and co-founder of SparkRental.com with over two decades in the real estate and finance industries. He owns an interest in over 2,000 units, adding more each month in a form of dollar cost averaging. In addition to hosting the Live Off Rents podcast, Brian regularly contributes as a real estate and personal finance expert for BiggerPockets, Inman, Best Ever Real Estate, R.E.tipster and more.  Brian started his career working for a hard money lender, and saw firsthand how investing can build wealth and passive income. He started buying rental properties (albeit without knowing what he was doing), and gradually learned how to do it better.  Today Brian invests passively, going in with other investors on fractional property deals through a real estate investment club. He leaves direct ownership to people who want a real estate side hustle. Along with his wife and daughter, Brian spends most of the year overseas living by his own rules. He loves hiking, cooking, travel, scuba diving, and occasionally surfing (badly). Most of all, he loves showing others how they too can create their ideal lives through investing and lifestyle design. Get in Touch with BrianWebsite: https://sparkrental.com/ Email: brian@sparkrental.com Facebook: Spark RentalInstagram: @sparkrentalX (Twitter): @SparkRentalLinkedIn: SparkRentalTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

Learn how fractional ownership can revolutionize your approach to real estate investing! In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis explores the concept of co-investing in real estate with Brian Davis, co-founder of SparkRental and an expert in passive real estate investing. Brian shares valuable insights on how fractional ownership allows investors to diversify their portfolios and minimize risks while accessing opportunities that may have previously seemed out of reach.In this episode, you will learn:The fundamentals of co-investing and how it differs from traditional real estate investing.The benefits of fractional ownership for both novice and seasoned investors.How SparkRental facilitates co-investing for its club members, making real estate investment more accessible.Practical tips for getting started in co-investing and maximizing your investment potential.And more!Tune in to unlock the power of fractional ownership!Resources:Episode Blog & Transcript | SparkRental.com | Live Off Rents Podcast | support@sparkrental.com | brian@sparkrental.com | Bautis Financial: 8 Hillside Ave, Suite LL1 Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000 | Schedule an Introductory Call

Ready to design the life you've always dreamed of?  In this episode, we're joined by Brian Davis, the co-founder of Spark Rental  the co-founder of Spark Rental and a self-proclaimed "recovering landlord.". Brian, who splits his time between the U.S. and Peru, reveals his journey from a conventional career to a life of intentionality and freedom. Brian share his journey in real estate, starting from his early days working for a hard money lender to his experiences as a landlord, which ultimately led him to pivot away from active property management. He discuss the importance of financial literacy and the value of a strong community in achieving investment success. Brian provides insights into how Spark Rental's investment club operates, the benefits of learning from one's mistakes, and the importance of living with intentionality.  Tune in to learn about risk assessment, building multiple income streams, and designing your ideal lifestyle. Key Takeaways: 02:58 Brian's Journey in Real Estate 04:47 The Birth of Spark Rental 08:09 Understanding Real Estate Syndications 11:47 The Importance of Vetting Investments 16:51 Lifestyle Design and Intentional Living 22:28 How to Connect with Spark Rental 23:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Connect with Brian@: Email: brian@sparkrental.com Website: https://sparkrental.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sparkrental/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparkrental Connect with Corwyn@: Contact Number: 843-619-3005 Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠ FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠ Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠ Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠ Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠ Shoutout to our Sponsor: EXIT Realty Lowcountry Group Do you want something more? More Meaningful Moments opportunities, deeper relationships and memorable experiences? Do you want to make a difference? If you say YES, a career and real estate could be the opportunity you're looking for guiding people to one of the most important decisions they ever made, the purchase or sale of their home can be both rewarding and lucrative.  EXIT Realty has a revolutionary compensation model training and technology that provides you with the tools you need to start and build your successful real estate career. Call EXIT Realty Lowcountry group today at 843-619-3005 that is 843-619-3005 or visit https://exitlowcountry.com/joinexit and make your Exit today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corwyn-j-melette/support

Join host Adam Schroeder as he sits down with Brian Davis, co-founder of Spark Rental, to explore his journey from struggling landlord to successful passive real estate investor. Brian shares valuable insights on overcoming common real estate pitfalls, understanding market dynamics, and building a diversified investment portfolio. Don't miss this episode packed with real-world advice and strategies to help you succeed in today's unpredictable market!

Most people drift along life's current. They work 9-5 jobs, live within 30 miles of where they grew up, and don't change careers often, if ever.  There's nothing inherently wrong with any of that—if you've considered all your options and then intentionally chose that lifestyle. The problem, of course, is that most people living that lifestyle just fell into it.  "Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/the-freedoms-that-make-the-perfect-life Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raise your hand if you got burned by real estate in 2008. You can't see it, but I'm raising my hands, feet, and even the hairs on my neck. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) recently made news by launching a 0%-down mortgage program. And it reminds many real estate analysts of the subprime mortgage frenzy that helped fuel the market collapse back in 2008.  So, as you scope out the new program, what's the potential impact on real estate investors?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join co-founder Gino Barbaro as he dives into a fascinating conversation with Brian Davis, a seasoned real estate investor, personal finance writer, and co-founder of Spark Rental. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Brian shares his journey from stumbling into real estate to becoming a mentor for aspiring investors. 

Listen in as they discuss:What do we do with our life?The Four Freedoms. Advice to people who are good at what they do but are unhappy.The price for serving other people. Benefits of being an expat. They also discussed how passive investing can help take advantage of the four freedoms of lifestyle design.  TIP OF THE WEEKBrian: Listen to audio books during your daily activities, such as working out, commuting, or cooking. This approach allows you to consume a diverse range of content, from personal development to business strategies, significantly enhancing your knowledge and skills. Recommended starting point: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy.Mark: Learn more about group investing and how it can benefit your financial strategy by visiting Spark Rental. This platform offers valuable insights and resources to help you navigate the world of real estate investing and grow your wealth effectively. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about passive income and living your desired lifestyle."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"