Podcasts about cashflow

Brian O'Connor spent three years building a 40,000-person Twitter following, launched product after product into that audience, and made almost nothing. The turning point came when he stopped looking for clever ideas and started running a boring business where product market fit already exists. He wrote down everyone he knew, sent texts, and sold $20K of recruiting services off a single Google Doc in two weeks. Today he runs TalentHQ, a recruiting agency placing Latin American project managers into US businesses — built nomadically with a co-founder, now operating with a team of two plus AI. In this conversation: why reach and revenue have almost nothing to do with each other, how he turned a podcast into his primary acquisition channel, and what it actually looks like to build a service business from scratch in 2026. Guest: Brian O'Connor, Founder of Talent HQ Sponsor: wayfront.com/tmba Thanks to this week's sponsor Wayfront — the AI-ready operating system for productized agencies. One client portal. One team dashboard. All your data, AI-accessible. TMBA listeners get an extra free month on top of the trial at wayfront.com/tmba. Links: Business Resources Upcoming DC Events

Success has an interesting way of moving the goalposts. You land a book deal, the business starts to take off, money starts flowing, you sell the business for life-changing wealth, and yet somehow struggle to keep the calendar open for what matters most. For many entrepreneurs, the pursuit of wealth and freedom slowly turns into a new set of obligations, responsibilities, and pressures that can be just as demanding as the life they were trying to escape.That's why I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Joel Marion. Joel is a serial entrepreneur, 6-time bestselling author, direct-response marketing expert, and co-founder of BioTrust, a company that he helped scale to a 9-figure exit before his 40th birthday. Today, he mentors entrepreneurs and is launching Sound & Soul, a business focused on creating intimate live music experiences that bring people together through connection and shared memories.In this conversation, Joel shares his unlikely journey from substitute teacher to entrepreneur with a huge exit, the lessons he learned from years of setbacks, and why some of his biggest breakthroughs came after his greatest disappointments.In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Joel turned a failed book launch and a season of substitute teaching into the foundation for a business that generated millions in profit.✅ Why one of Joel's most painful business setbacks taught him more about success, leadership, and fulfillment than any of his biggest wins.✅ How Joel's definition of wealth evolved from chasing financial freedom to prioritizing time, relationships, and memorable experiences.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/296Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ash Patel & Amanda Cruise have a conversation with Conner Thomas of Greenwich Street Capital, specializing in small bay multi-tenant industrial and flex storage, and is recognized for his disciplined, data-driven investment approach. This episode kicks off with a compelling promise showcasing how small bay industrial offers a high-margin, less competitive niche. It then builds intrigue by unpacking tactical strategies and industry insights, appealing directly to investors craving actionable frameworks. The description combines emotional curiosity with practicality, prompting listeners to hit play and learn from Conner's real-world expertise. Conner Thomas Managing Principal at Greenwich Street Capital Based in: San Francisco, California Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conner-thomas-gsc/ www.greenwichstreetcap.com Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve Lawson shares insights on real estate investing, the benefits of long-term buy and hold strategies, and how Reilocity simplifies property management for busy professionals. Discover how leveraging resources, avoiding common pitfalls, and focusing on the right markets can accelerate your path to financial independence.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Executive Summary The world's first trillionaire is now a fact, and Kim Butler isn't impressed by the headline. In this episode of the Prosperity Podcast, Kim and Spencer use that cultural moment as a springboard for a deeper conversation about what actually matters in personal finance: cash flow, not net worth, and actual returns, not averages. Kim reframes the trillionaire story through the lens of inflation, pointing out that a million dollars in the 1930s would be worth roughly $16 million today. The obsession with crossing arbitrary wealth thresholds, whether a million, a billion, or a trillion, distracts people from the number that genuinely drives financial security: monthly cash flow in and out. Kim explains how even small shifts in how a family manages cash flow, both on the way up the financial mountain and on the way down, can produce dramatic long-term results. The conversation then turns to rate of return, the middle ground where many people get stuck. Kim dismantles the popular myth of "average" returns by showing how average and actual are two very different things mathematically. A 25% average return can produce 0% actual gain for your dollars, depending on the sequence of years. That is the crack in conventional financial thinking that opens people up to a cash flow framework and, ultimately, to tools like whole life insurance that offer certainty and day-to-day usability rather than locking money away for decades. Links & Resources Mentioned Prosperity Thinkers Podcast Prosperity Parents Kim D. H. Butler on YouTube Busting the Budgeting Lies by Kim Butler — also on Amazon Live Your Life Insurance by Kim Butler — Kim references Part 2 (the distribution-phase section, ~20 pages); available via the main book page Keywords cash flow, net worth vs cash flow, whole life insurance, Prosperity Thinkers, financial freedom, average vs actual returns, rate of return, wealth preservation, financial education, Busting the Budgeting Lies, Live Your Life Insurance, retirement cash flow, wealth mindset, inflation and wealth, financial independence, cash flow focus, sequence of returns, Prosperity Economics, financial security, debt-free wealth Episode Highlights [00:00:05 - 00:02:42] Kim reframes the world's first trillionaire through the lens of inflation and what "big numbers" actually mean today. [00:02:47 - 00:04:23] Spencer and Kim discuss how wealthy people use loans against assets rather than liquidating, and why cash flow is the real measuring stick. [00:04:23 - 00:06:06] Kim explains the "mountain" metaphor: cash flow going up (accumulation) and coming down (distribution), and why net worth distracts from both. [00:06:06 - 00:07:08] Kim contrasts whole life insurance with traditional retirement accounts, showing how one impacts daily cash flow and the other doesn't. [00:07:08 - 00:08:05] Spencer asks: what is the first step to shift someone from net worth thinking to cash flow thinking? [00:08:05 - 00:10:22] Kim introduces rate of return as the middle ground and dismantles the average vs. actual returns myth with real numbers. [00:10:22 - 00:12:53] Kim recommends Busting Budgeting Lies for the accumulation phase and Live Your Life Insurance Part 2 for the distribution phase.

Join us as we explore the strategic approach of self-storage investors Margot and Christy from Wiicre, discussing industry insights, challenges, and growth opportunities in commercial real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Joe Jensen sits down with Major Hillard IV, a self-made mobile home park investor who started with just $1,500 and no connections before growing into more than 1,000 lots, 500+ homes sold, and over $70 million in real estate transactions. Major shares how reading Deals on Wheels by Lonnie Scruggs changed his life, pushing him from working three jobs and living with his parents into flipping mobile homes, buying parks, and eventually choosing mobile home communities over multifamily because of the lower overhead, stronger cash flow, and simpler maintenance model. Major breaks down why mobile home parks can be one of the most powerful affordable housing plays in real estate, especially when tenants own the homes and investors own the land. He explains how he turns around struggling communities through strong management, cleaner operations, better tenant standards, lights, cameras, and clear rules. The episode also covers the pros and cons of the asset class, including financing challenges, DMV/title issues, infrastructure concerns, tax advantages, and why institutional buyers are increasingly paying big money for stabilized parks. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Website: mhestates.com YouTube: major.hillard Social: majorhillard or major.hillard

Join Dr. Jen on this episode of My Life as a Landlord as she sits down with Spencer Shefron to unpack his journey from remote-management experiments to building a five-line business empire. They dive deep into the world of short-term rentals, exploring why U.S. markets offer unbeatable cash flow compared to traditional development. Spencer also reveals the secrets behind Rev Whisper, his new AI-driven product that automates revenue optimization for short-term rentals. Whether you're curious about cross-border structuring, E2 visas, or just maximizing your rental income, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Tune in for a fun, fast-paced conversation that will change how you look at real estate investing!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Snippet vom 23.06.2026 Das eigentliche Signal bei den Mag7 ist für mich das Verhältnis von CapEx zu Cashflow. Diese Firmen investieren riesige Summen in KI Infrastruktur, Datencenter, Chips, Strom und Rechenleistung. Die entscheidende Frage ist: Kommt daraus später genug Cashflow zurück? Meine Einordnung liest du im Blog: https://www.julianhosp.com/de/blog/daily-snippet-23-06-2026 —— ♦️ DEEP DIVE, PORTOFOLIO, STRATEGIEN Inner Circle: https://products.i-unlimited.de/inner-circle —— Folge mir für ehrliche Finanz-Einblicke!   #dailysnippet Abonniere jetzt meinen kostenlosen Newsletter um immer auf den neusten Stand zu sein: https://julianhosp.de/newsletter

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LIL #004: How the Ultra-Wealthy Actually Invest Their MoneyThe stock market isn't their strategy. It's their holding tank. Here's what the data reveals.Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Lifestyle Investor Podcast, host Justin Donald breaks down how the wealthiest families in the world actually allocate their portfolios, using data from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and UBS. You'll learn why the ultra-wealthy borrow against stocks instead of selling them, where real wealth is created in inefficient markets, and why the "safe" 60/40 portfolio had one of its worst years in a century.Question of the DayWhat percentage of your portfolio is currently in the stock market vs. alternative investments? Drop a number below - no judgment, just curious where everyone's starting from.Key TakeawaysThe wealthiest families hold over half their net worth in alternatives, not public equitiesBorrowing at 4-5% to invest at 12-15% is how the ultra-wealthy compound without sellingEfficient markets offer no edge for retail investors - inefficient markets are where wealth is createdOne group of Austin centi-millionaires collectively holds just 5% in stocksConcentrate to make money, diversify to keep it - not the other way aroundTimestamped Outline00:00 - Introduction - the shift from public to private markets00:28 - Why wealthy families keep money in stocks (not the reason you think)00:52 - The arbitrage game - borrowing at 4-5% to invest at 12-15%01:38 - Stacking returns - stocks, whole life policies, and compounding leverage01:57 - The stock market as a holding tank, not a strategy02:15 - Efficient markets vs. inefficient markets03:02 - Where the real opportunity lives - private businesses and real estate04:01 - What the ultra-wealthy actually invest in (family office data)05:42 - The Austin centi-millionaire group that holds just 5% in stocks06:46 - Why the 60/40 portfolio era is over07:26 - Concentration to make money, diversification to keep it09:00 - The shift from public to private - and what's coming nextLinks & ResourcesFlash Boys by Michael Lewis (recommended read on retail investor disadvantage)The Lifestyle Investor Lens (weekly newsletter) - https://lifestyleinvestor.com/newsletterConnect & CTAEnjoyed this? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Every week, The Lifestyle Investor Lens breaks down what's changing in the world of wealth, what the wealthy are doing differently, and how to build passive income that funds your life today: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/newsletterCreditsHost: Justin Donald © 2026 Lifestyle Investor. All rights reserved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many retirees, the fear isn't just living longer, it's outliving their money. Housing-rich but cash-poor seniors often feel trapped, thinking their only choices are to downsize, rent, or lean on family. Today's guest, Kevin Guttman, CRMP, is one of only about 210 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals in the U.S., and he's on a mission to change the conversation around retirement cash flow, home equity, and reverse mortgages. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Kevin explains how reverse mortgages have evolved from their early days in 1961 into a tightly regulated, post-2015 financial tool designed to help seniors age in place, eliminate mandatory mortgage payments, and tap into home equity without giving up ownership. He breaks down what a reverse mortgage really is (and isn't), why so much of the negative press is based on outdated or incomplete information, and how the program can provide tax-free cash flow, a growing line of credit, or a way to finance a new retirement home without adding a monthly mortgage payment. Kevin shares real-life stories from his book, A Reverse Mortgage Changed My Life, including clients who went from putting groceries on credit cards to finally being able to sleep at night, couples who avoided seven-figure mistakes by not selling and renting, and retirees who used a reverse mortgage to move into low-maintenance homes that fit their health needs, without financial panic. He also explains the math behind why there's usually still equity left at the end, even when interest is deferred, and how appreciation and conservative lending limits work in the homeowner's favor.Beyond the product itself, Kevin emphasizes financial education, strategic use of debt, and the wealth-building power of real estate. He and Robert discuss why schools don't teach money fundamentals, why parents need to take the lead, and how misunderstandings about homeownership and retirement planning can quietly cost families millions over the long term. https://youtu.be/P0iNdMei5fY?si=1Gm0NG6MaQcB6U0x Finally, Kevin explains why it's critical to work with a true specialist, a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional, instead of a general loan officer or financial advisor who dabbles in the space. He walks through his streamlined 22-day process from application to closing, his no-pressure, education-first approach, and the resources he offers through his website and book for anyone considering a reverse mortgage. If you or your loved ones are approaching retirement and worried about cash flow, this conversation will give you a grounded, up-to-date look at whether a reverse mortgage could be a smart part of your plan. Quotes: "Real estate is strategic debt. People who own real estate have a forty-times higher net worth than people who rent." "People hear 'reverse mortgage' and the wall goes up, but they're going off of inaccurate or outdated information." "If you don't make your property tax payment, you're going to be foreclosed on, whether you have a regular mortgage, a reverse mortgage, or no mortgage." Contact Details: Explore Kevin Guttman's Official Website Visit Kevin Guttman's Facebook Page Connect with Kevin Guttman on LinkedIn Follow Kevin Guttman on Instagram Get a Copy of A Reverse Mortgage Changed My Life on Amazon

On this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we got to sit down with Shaletha Colbert, a military brat turned investor-friendly realtor, to unpack how she went from corporate benefits sales, postpartum, and a surprise layoff to owning and profiting from short‑term rentals in Costa Rica. This conversation is a must‑listen for female real estate investors who are: Feeling stuck in six‑figure corporate jobs Craving more freedom, flexibility, and “mini retirements” Curious about investing abroad and short‑term rentals You'll hear how Shaletha: Got “bit by the Airbnb bug” in Atlanta during the Super Bowl Evaluated different countries before choosing Costa Rica Protected herself with smart due diligence, escrow checks, and local teams Structured and operated two ocean‑view condos as profitable short‑term rentals Eventually exited with a strong gain (from $395K to $580K) and what she'd do differently next time She also shares three concrete tips to start investing internationally: Research deeply beyond the dreamy Instagram version Find an investor‑friendly, CIPS‑certified local agent Leverage Facebook groups and expat communities as free masterminds If you've ever wondered, “Could I really buy a vacation rental overseas?” this episode will challenge your limits and show you what's possible.       Resources: Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up Connect with Shaletha on Instagram Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

In this episode, Nic Williams shares his journey in real estate, highlighting the unique opportunities available in Alaska's market. Drawing from his military background and entrepreneurial mindset, Nic discusses investment strategies, innovative marketing techniques, property management, and how investors can take advantage of Alaska's favorable business environment. He also shares lessons learned from building a scalable real estate business and his vision for future growth.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Austin Childs shares how his AI-driven real estate platform is transforming property investment analysis, the challenges faced by startups in proptech, and strategies for growth and operational efficiency.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

If you've ever found yourself staring at your bank account hoping the number magically went up overnight, or waiting until December to figure out what — if anything — you get to pay yourself this year, this episode is going to feel like a direct message just for you.So many of the designers I work with are talented, passionate, and completely in the dark about the financial side of their business. And here's the thing: that's not a character flaw. It's an education gap. But it is your responsibility to close it — and that's exactly what today's conversation is all about.In this episode, I sit down with Carla Titus, a fractional CFO and financial consultant with over 17 years of experience in corporate financial planning and business strategy. Carla breaks down the practical financial planning strategies every interior designer needs, from simple two-week cash flow forecasting to building financial reserves, paying yourself consistently, and knowing exactly when it's time to bring in a fractional CFO.Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, this conversation will shift the way you think about money in your business — and give you real tools to move forward with confidence and financial stability.Featured GuestCarla Titus is a finance expert with more than 17 years of experience in corporate financial planning, analysis, strategy, and online business operations. As the founder of Wealth & Worth Within, she provides Fractional CFO services, financial consulting, bookkeeping support, and strategic financial planning for entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses profitably. Carla's mission is to help business owners achieve financial clarity, improve cash flow, and make confident decisions that support sustainable growth and long-term success.What You'll Learn in This Episode✳️ Why cash flow is your business's oxygen✳️ Simple two-week cash flow planning strategies✳️ How to build financial reserves without overwhelm✳️ When to hire a fractional CFO✳️ How to pay yourself consistently and intentionallyRead the Blog >>> Cash Flow Management for Interior DesignersNEXT STEPS:

David Richter is the author of Profit First for Real Estate Investors and founder of Simple CFO, a company built to help real estate investors get control of their cash flow, pay themselves consistently, and stop living deal to deal. He spent nearly a decade inside a real estate business that scaled to 25 wholesale deals a month, where he eventually took the finance seat, only to discover they were spending more than they were making — and that nearly everyone around them was in the same boat.In this featured episode, David joins Jason Lucchesi on the No Flipping Excuses show to walk through the exact financial foundation every investor needs from their first deal forward. From the Golden Trio bank accounts to finding your keep number to what clean financials actually look like to a lender, this conversation gives real estate investors a clear, no-excuse starting point for building a profitable business.This is a practical, straight-talk episode for investors at every stage — whether you're still waiting on deal one or you're ten years in and still chasing your tail. If you've ever wondered where your money goes after a deal closes, or why more deals aren't translating to more personal wealth, this is the episode that answers it.David's core message is simple: real estate is the vehicle, but money is the game. And most investors don't know the rules. This conversation gives you the foundation to start playing it right.Episode Highlights[0:26] – David teases the episode: $25 deals a month while going broke, the Golden Trio accounts, and the keep number framework[1:13] – Jason Lucchesi opens the No Flipping Excuses interview and introduces David Richter[3:16] – David's origin story: started in real estate at 19 after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, joined a team doing 5 wholesale deals a month and helped scale it to 800+ total deals[4:35] – How David ended up in the finance seat with zero accounting background, and what he learned sitting down with the CPA to understand profit, loss, and cash flow[5:14] – The wake-up call: doing $25 deals a month but spending $26 worth out the door — and realizing at masterminds that this was an industry-wide problem[7:07] – Why Gary Harper's recommendation of Profit First hit David so hard, and how it led him to partner with Mike Michalowicz on a real estate-specific edition[9:31] – Why the classic "pay yourself first" advice from Rich Dad and The Richest Man in Babylon always stopped short — and what Profit First does differently[12:09] – The #1 mistake most investors make: the single "black hole" account where all money comes in and disappears, with every decision based solely on the balance[13:52] – Introducing the Golden Trio: profit, owner's comp, and owner's tax accounts — and why even 1% into each is enough to start breaking the deal-to-deal cycle[15:31] – Why Relay Bank partnered with Profit First and how to open up to 20 accounts for free to implement the system right now[21:23] – How to figure out realistic starting percentages, why 1% beats 0%, and when to begin ramping toward the recommended targets based on your revenue range[24:10] – The lender advantage: why having clean, structured financials and visible reserves makes you far more attractive for financing on rentals and portfolio growth[26:35] – Role play: two investors walk into a bank — one sloppy, one Profit First-style — and what actually happens in underwriting[29:49] – Finding your keep number: how one investor lost $70,000 in 2019, found his number, and realized he only needed five deals in 2020 to hit his goal[35:10] – David's two book recommendations: Crucial Conversations (for life, marriage, and leadership) and Fix This Next by Mike Michalowicz (for diagnosing your business stage)5 Key TakeawaysThe single bank account is the root problem. Most investors run their entire business out of one account and make every spending decision based on the balance. Splitting into multiple named accounts creates instant clarity about what money is yours, what belongs to taxes, and what's actually available to invest.Start with the Golden Trio, not a perfect system. Profit, owner's comp, and owner's tax accounts are the three that matter most first. Even putting 1% into each from every deal builds the habit and keeps you from sending everything out the back end of your business.The Hope and Pray plan is not a strategy. Hoping a deal closes before payroll is due isn't business management, it's survival mode. Knowing your keep number — the actual monthly amount you need to take home — replaces hope with a real target and changes how you size deals, marketing spend, and growth.More deals don't fix a broken system. Scaling a business that loses money on cash flow just creates bigger losses at higher volume. Getting the financial foundation right at five deals a month means you're actually building something — not just generating more chaos with more zeros.Clean financials make you a better borrower. Lenders look at reserves, structure, and cash management. Investors running Profit First-style accounts with visible cash buffers get better terms, faster approvals, and more lender interest than operators with sloppy books, regardless of how many deals they've closed.Links & ResourcesProfit First for Real Estate Investors (free copy) — https://www.simplecfo.com/giftSimple CFO (book, podcast, and discovery call) — https://www.simplecfo.comRelay Bank (Profit First-friendly banking, up to 20 free accounts) — https://www.relay.comProfit First by Mike Michalowicz — available on Audible and AmazonCrucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson et al. — available on Audible and AmazonFix This Next by Mike Michalowicz — available on Audible and AmazonRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki — referenced by David as the book that started it allClosing RemarkIf this episode gave you a clearer picture of what your finances should actually look like, share it with an investor friend who's still running everything through one account. The Golden Trio is a simple starting point anyone can implement this week, and it might be the most impactful hour they spend on their business all year. Subscribe, review, and share the show — and if you're ready to get your numbers dialed in, visit https://www.simplecfo.com to book your free discovery call today.

One sober living home can out-cash-flow five traditional rentals. Jim Bode breaks down exactly how.Jim Bode has been a real estate investor for 25 years. When COVID hit and tenants stopped paying, he discovered sober living homes and built a six-figure operation running three properties in 10 to 15 hours a week. Today he coaches investors and operators through Group Home Accelerator on how to do the same.In this episode, Jim walks through the full model from start to finish:Why renting beds instead of bedrooms changes the cash flow math entirelyThe four-bedroom minimum buy box and the two-beds-per-room ruleHow state and federal funding covers 2 to 6 months of rent per residentADA protections that shield sober living operators from zoning pushbackHow to find the right operator if you want the cash flow without running the homes yourselfWhy turnover is a feature of this model, not a problemJim also shares the story of a resident who came in missing his front teeth and left two years later with a new smile, a truck, and a drive back home to the family he hadn't seen since he was 14.Guest: Jim Bode, founder of Group Home AcceleratorLearn more: grouphomeaccelerator.com

Steve Harward built a $110 MILLION company from nothing and the secret had nothing to do with hustle. How do you go from zero to nine figures across three brands and 400 employees? Steve Harward, founder and CEO of Prime Corporate Services, did exactly that. And in this episode he reveals the counterintuitive philosophy behind it: radical generosity, deep listening, and the willingness to let go. Steve gets beautifully real about the moment he finally stepped away from running support emails and doing payroll at $22 million in revenue, and what happened to the business when he did. We go deep on how giving without expectation has generated some of his biggest partnerships, and why listening for what he calls the "heart spark moment" in every conversation changed everything. This one moved me to tears. I think it will move you too.  In this episode: • The pivotal decision that took Prime from $20M to $60M and beyond • Why Steve spends $1 million a year on gifts (and why his CFO hates it) • How to turn simple connections into high-value strategic partnerships • The review strategy that generated 8,000 five-star reviews and why it matters • Leadership lessons from managing 400 employees with heart • Why you're one conversation away from your next big breakthrough If this inspired you and you're hitting a ceiling in your growth, and you're truly ready to scale your seven-figure company:    Click here: www.MyScaleSession.com to book a one-on-one Deep Dive Scale Session with a CEO Strategist on Allison's team at Pinnacle Global Network. We've helped over 150,000 CEOs scale their companies and build more freedom in their lives.   If this conversation lit something up in you, subscribe so you never miss an episode.   Pinnacle Global Network is a Woman-Owned Strategic Advisory and CEO Mentorship Organization helping founders with over $1 million in revenue scale at pace while building a more freedom-filled life. Every member is matched with a 1:1 CEO mentor who has already built a multi-million-dollar company, guides them step by step through the proprietary SCALEit Method®, and welcomes them into a powerful community of driven founders who become their pillars of support along the way. Founded in 2009, this method has helped CEOs turn burnt-out, stuck founders into the visionary leaders of thriving, team-managed companies.   What members gain:   A 1:1 CEO Mentor who has built at least one 7-9-figure company and provides personalized, year-round guidance tailored to your business and goals   A dedicated mentorship team so when you need a fresh perspective or a specialist, your mentor brings in the right expert for the challenge at hand   The proven SCALEit Method®, a step-by-step scaling framework built on five pillars: Strategic Vision, Cash Flow, Alliance of the Team, Leadership, and Execution   Strategic Vision and Cash Flow mastery to set a Big Picture Vision and build the marketing, sales, and cash flow systems that fuel sustainable growth   Alliance of the Team and Leadership development to build a team-managed company that runs without you, led by your strongest self   Execution systems that hand the daily grind to your team, giving you back your time, freedom, and headspace

In this episode, Dan Vogler shares his unique approach to real estate investing, highlighting opportunities in Texas and his innovative ventures like the Medicine Man 24/7 Diner. Discover how observation, strategic planning, and quick action can lead to lucrative investments.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Should you sink your hard-earned capital into gold or real estate? In this fair and balanced assessment, Kris Krohn breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of both investment vehicles. While gold is a fantastic tangible asset for beating inflation and preserving wealth, it doesn't create immediate cash flow. Discover why Kris heavily biases his own portfolio toward real estate—focusing on monthly cash generation, massive tax benefits, and high-ROI 50/50 partnerships that allow you to scale your investments.

At his lowest point, Jan Roos was $240,000 underwater. He had a full sales org, a director, reps, ad spend — and was barely breaking even. So he cut all of it. Today he runs CaseFuel, a high-margin agency serving 300+ estate planning law firms, with 25 people and $50K/month in profit. In this conversation he breaks down how he got there: the niche nobody else was serving, the funnel that cracked it open, and what building a genuinely high margin service business actually requires. Guest: Jan Roos, Founder of CaseFuel Sponsor: wayfront.com/tmba Thanks to this week's sponsor Wayfront — the AI-ready operating system for productized agencies. One client portal. One team dashboard. All your data, AI-accessible. TMBA listeners get an extra free month on top of the trial at wayfront.com/tmba. Links: [Jan@casefuel.com](Jan@casefuel.com) Peter Thiel — Zero to One Eugene Schwartz — Breakthrough Advertising Mike Michalowicz — Profit First Business Resources Upcoming DC Events

Financial success is often described as the finish line, but reaching it doesn't always bring the fulfillment people expect. For many entrepreneurs, that ambition in the pursuit of more often comes at the expense of the relationships, values, and sense of purpose that matter most.That's why I'm excited to welcome Rich Christiansen back on the podcast. Rich has founded or co-founded more than 50 companies throughout his career and has become a leading voice on values-based decision making, family legacy, and creating a life of true wealth. Through his work with entrepreneurs, executives, and family offices, Rich helps high-achievers live in alignment, dismantle limiting beliefs, ignite their passions and create a fulfilling life.In this conversation, Rich shares a different perspective on what it means to be truly wealthy. Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial experience, including his work with a billionaire who broke down in tears after realizing he had damaged many of his closest relationships, Rich explains why fulfillment, peace, and meaningful connections are often the missing ingredients in a life that looks successful from the outside.In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Rich's framework for defining true wealth, building deeper relationships, and creating a life of flow instead of force.✅ How to identify your true inner circle and strengthen your most important relationships.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/295Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ara Ohanian is the CEO of Netstock, a global provider of AI-powered inventory optimization and supply chain planning software for mid-market businesses. An experienced B2B SaaS and enterprise software leader, he brings deep insight into the challenges companies face when managing inventory, forecasting demand, and scaling operations. Ara leads Netstock's mission to help businesses reduce stockouts, lower excess inventory, and unlock working capital. He has held executive roles at Systech, Unite Us, Infor, and Dubilier & Co., bringing broad expertise across supply chain, ERP, compliance, and growth strategy. In this episode… Inventory can either fuel growth or quietly drain cash from a business. When companies rely on spreadsheets or outdated planning systems, they risk tying up working capital in the wrong products while missing demand for the right ones. So how can growing businesses forecast smarter, reduce stockouts, and keep cash moving? Ara Ohanian, a seasoned B2B SaaS and enterprise software leader, says businesses need better visibility into what inventory they should have in the future, not just what they have today. He highlights the importance of using predictive planning tools to help companies make faster decisions when demand shifts, supplier costs change, or disruptions hit the supply chain. The main impact is more efficient inventory management, fewer missed sales, and less working capital tied up in excess stock. Instead of relying on manual spreadsheets, businesses can use AI-powered insights to anticipate demand across warehouses, markets, and product categories. This gives mid-market companies a stronger chance to compete with larger enterprises that have historically had access to more sophisticated planning resources. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz speaks with Ara Ohanian, CEO of Netstock, to discuss smarter forecasting for inventory and cash flow. Ara explains predictive ERP overlays, demand planning across warehouses, and retail forecasting challenges like pricing, promotions, and shelf life. He also shares leadership lessons on culture and curiosity.

Kody had nearly $1M in revenue due that month when the phone started ringing…It was the solar companies calling - the same solar companies he was installing roofs for.They said they were having cashflow problems and couldn't pay what they owed.In a few short weeks, Kody was stiffed for $1M.Payroll was staring him in the face.His company owed more than he was bringing in.He had two choices.1. Figure out how to survive the cashflow crisis.2. Go out of business.Kody worked seemingly non-stop to save his company by focusing on one simple concept: Speed up cash coming in and slow down cash going out.He survived by focusing on using these 5 cash flow management practices.P.S. Behind most successful roofers is a story like Kody's. People just don't talk about it in the open. But when you are surrounded by a value-aligned community, you can be real, ask real questions, and get helpful advice. That's how we support each other inside the Roofing Strong Alliance™. Learn more or apply to join us: https://rsa.pro/=============Join The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ (RSA): https://rsa.pro/Exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® Certified Contractors at no additional cost.FREE Starter Membership (RSA): https://rsa.pro/freePODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQievSpotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJeFOLLOWFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThe views and opinions expressed are based on Adam's long tenure and personal experiences as a roofing service consultant prior to coming to TAMKO as well as Kody's personal experiences in the roofing industry and as a Mentor in the Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ community. As such, their views are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice regarding insurance, financing, legal matters, compliance or business transactions. Communication techniques demonstrated are intended solely to help contractors better understand and serve homeowners — not to encourage manipulative, deceptive, or high-pressure sales practices. Contractors must ensure their sales practices and business practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including consumer protection,  lending (including the Truth in Lending Act), and employment. Financing examples are illustrative only; terms, availability, and required disclosures vary by lender and state. TAMKO makes no representation regarding any financing product or its availability, whether consumer or commercial, including but not limited to business lines of credit, credit cards, merchant cash advances, or accounts receivable financing. Any discussion of business financing, credit, or capital strategies is general in nature; contractors should consult qualified financial and legal advisors before making borrowing or credit decisions for their businesses. Viewers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals before applying these concepts or making any decisions related to their business operations.Content produced on or before 5/13/26 was previously produced by The Roof Strategist, TAMKO Building Products LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to current products, programs, or operations.

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationIn this episode of The Mailbox Money Show, host Bronson Hill and co-host Nate Hambrick welcome business strategist Carl J. Cox for a powerful discussion on "The Difference Between a Business and a Very Expensive Job."Carl shares practical insights from scaling multiple companies, revealing how to start and grow a real business instead of just creating more work for yourself. Topics include side hustles for safety, leveraging transferable skills, building genuine value with strong margins and cash flow, calculated risk-taking, buying existing businesses, and treating strategic plans as hypotheses to test.About the Guest:Carl J. Cox is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and CEO of 40 Strategy and 40 Accounting. With extensive experience scaling companies across industries, he is the creator of the Captain Method and author of Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategy. He helps leaders build sustainable, high-performing businesses through strategic planning, succession, and execution.Packed with actionable advice for aspiring and current business owners, this episode will help you shift from trading time for money to creating real freedom and wealth.TIMESTAMPS00:40 - Welcome to the Mailbox Money Show!01:12 - Statistics on Business Success Rates01:51 - Guest Intro: Carl J. Cox02:25 - Avoiding Starting a Business That Becomes Just Another Job04:19 - Side Hustles and Leveraging Experience05:56 - Baby Steps for Finding and Starting the Right Business08:24 - Adjacent Industries and Calculated Risk-Taking10:09 - Staying Sharp Through Continuous Learning12:13 - Building Profitable Business Models and Saying No14:55 - The Role of Experimentation and Testing Ideas21:31 - Funding, Cash Flow, and Avoiding Growing Broke26:32 - Buying Existing Businesses from Retiring Boomers29:59 - Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks31:39 - How to Connect with Carl J. CoxCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite: 40strategy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40strategy/Carl's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carljcox/Podcast: Measure Success PodcastBook: Lost At CEO: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Strategy (Amazon)Get the book for FREE: carljcox@40strategy.com#BusinessMindset#Entrepreneurship#SideHustle#BuildABusiness#CashFlow#StrategicPlanning#ScaleYourBusiness

Most people believe wealth comes from earning more money. Brock Fortner believes wealth comes from something entirely different: free cash flow. In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May and Brock Fortner dive deep into the hidden reason many six-figure earners still feel financially stressed despite making great incomes. You'll discover: • Why income alone does not create wealth • The difference between being wealthy and simply having a high income • Why most budgets fail • How lifestyle creep quietly destroys financial progress • The importance of separating income from spending • How real estate investors think differently about cash flow • Why cash flow is the fuel behind Infinite Banking and long-term wealth creation • The framework Brock uses to help families gain control of their money and build financial freedom If you've ever asked yourself, "Where did my money go?" this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned: Financial Readiness Assessment: ASSESSMENT LINK Schedule a Cash Flow Strategy Call: CURRENCE LINK Learn More: https://www.practicalwealth.net/ 

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Le sujet :70% des seniors sont propriétaires. Cela représente 3 600 milliards d'euros d'épargne bloqués dans la pierre. Pourtant, beaucoup peinent à boucler les fins de mois : riches en patrimoine, pauvres en cash. On cherche à comprendre comment on en est arrivé là et surtout comment on peut réinjecter cet argent dans l'économie réelle. L'invité du jour :Après 20 ans en banque d'investissement, Thibault Corvaisier a cofondé Merci Prosper. Au micro de Matthieu Stefani, il présente une alternative au viager : vendre une partie de son bien, encaisser un capital et continuer à y vivre, sans aléa. Côté investisseur, sa foncière (agréée ESUS) finance ces opérations, avec un objectif de rendement qui monte à 7%.Au programme :00:00:00 : 70% des seniors sont propriétaires… mais pauvres !00:07:50 : Avantages et inconvénients du viager : déshériter ses enfants ?00:16:13 : Le prêt viager hypothécaire : qu'est-ce que c'est ?00:18:06 : La règle des 72 : le calcul pour comprendre l'effet boule de neige des intérêts00:22:43 : Une alternative au viager : comprendre la Silver Economy00:28:12 : Explication du mécanisme de Merci Prosper00:36:35 : L'intérêt pour l'investisseur de passer par ce type de véhicule00:47:16 : Quelles sont les étapes pour le senior ?Avantages :Bonne nouvelle ! Nous avons négocié pour vous un avantage exclusif. Avec le code "Lamartingale", bénéficiez d'un cashback de 2,5% du montant de votre investissement pour les 100 premiers souscripteurs. Rendez-vous sur ce lien pour en profiter : https://urlr.me/rMwWTS.Merci à notre partenaire eToro de soutenir la Martingale.Allez sur etoro.com et prenez le contrôle de vos investissements.eToro est une plateforme d'investissement multi-actifs. La valeur de vos placements peut augmenter ou diminuer. Votre capital est assujetti à un risque.La libre antenne de votre podcast préféré, Allo La Martingale, a désormais son propre flux ! Abonnez-vous sur Spotify, Apple Podcasts ou votre plafeforme audio favorite pour ne manquer aucun nouvel épisode. Pour s'abonner à la newsletter, c'est ici : https://lamartingale.io/ La Martingale, c'est aussi un assistant IA qui vous apporte des réponses éclairées issues des interventions des experts passés au micro du podcast. Pour tester, direction https://beta.lamartingale.ioLa Martingale est un média d'Orso Media. Vous souhaitez entrer en contact avec a rédaction ? Ou nous soumettre une collaboration ? Ecrivez-nous ici : https://orsomedia.io/contactHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

David Osborn shares how the question why not me helped him overcome doubt, build wealth through assets, find the right rooms, and create a life of freedom, purpose, and lasting impact.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/why-not-me-building-lasting-wealth-freedom-and-vision-with-david-osborn/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast and David Osborn's Wealth-Building Journey(05:00) - Overcoming Doubt, Stress, and the Question That Changed Everything(10:00) - Turning the Inner Critic Into an Ally(15:00) - Finding People Who Celebrate Your Biggest Wins(20:00) - Abundance Thinking, Big Vision, and Pulling Others Up(25:00) - Building Wealth Through Assets, Rentals, and Cash Flow(30:00) - The Crash Becomes the Opportunity(35:00) - The Riddle of People and Hiring the Right Leaders(40:00) - Market Opportunities, AI Growth, and Following Demographics(45:00) - Leadership, Self-Responsibility, and Final Reflections(46:07) - Closing Disclaimer and End of EpisodeContact David Osbornhttps://www.davidosborn.com/https://www.facebook.com/iamdavidosborn/https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidosborn/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrosborn/David Osborn's story is a reminder that doubt does not have to decide the future. Wealth begins when people stop asking who they are to win and start asking why not me. Keep building assets, protect your energy, choose the right rooms, and surround yourself with people who make your bigger life feel possible. For more conversations on wealth, wellness, investing, and building a life with purpose, visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

Send us Fan MailHow do you scale a Home Services Business past the $10M mark without losing your Company Culture or selling out to Private Equity? In this episode of Let's Vent, we sit down with the Owners of Go Green Plumbing, Heating & Air, Alicia Green and Pete Green to break down the exact operational tips, strategies and ideas they implemented to build an independent trade powerhouse. Connect with out Guests: Go Green Plumbing: https://gogreenplumb.com/Alicia Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-green-14bb3495/Pete Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-green-25496072/ Connect with our sponsor: https://freeagency.aiTime Stamps: 01:10 - Introducing Pete & Alicia Green from Go Green Plumbing02:18 - Pete Green's Transition from Programming to "Chief Technology Officer"03:45 - The Truth About Company Culture: There are Always Ups & Downs05:15 - What Happens When People Don't Fit the Mold?06:13 - Shifting from Professional to Lightheartedness in Tough Times07:45 - The Go Green Hiring Process: Do You Let Your Team Make the Decisions?09:20 - The "Princess Castle" Lego Challenge & Out Of Comfort Zone Testing13:16 - Quick to Hire, Slow to Fire: Should Be The Opposite Way Around? 14:15 - The ROI of Training16:55 - Joining Nextstar Network & Implementing Soft Skills Training17:58 - The Academy Structure: Weekly Breakdown of Trades & Certifications22:38 - 60% of Our Business Wouldn't Exist Without the Training Academy23:45 - The Myth of the Unicorn Employee25:03 - Balancing IQ and EQ: Why Technical Skills and Soft Skills Are 50/5027:50 - The Chaos of Early Training Programs vs. Today's Managed Structure29:15 - Building a Clear Pay Plan and Incentivized Levels32:14 - Advanced Lab Training: Partnering with Ultimate Tech Academy in Arkansas33:20 - The Tax Perspective: Are you Paying More? 34:00 - Facing Private Equity (PE) in the Trades38:12 - The Positive Side of PE: Injecting Business Logic and Real Value into the Trades42:50 - Growing Big with Zero Outside Capital45:15 - Why Cheap Prices Come at the Expense of Employees?47:50 - Built on Community assistance: The Go Green Community Promise Program49:35 - "Owned by Google": Venting About the Real Monopolies Dictated by the Industry53:48 - Where Does the Cash Flow? Canadian Agencies vs. Local Greensboro Wages57:25 - Understanding KPI Pressures and Employee Mass Exits58:35 - Why Technicians Stay for Culture and Run from Structure Changes01:01:40 - The Flaw in Flipping: Why Passing Hands Leads to Volume Loss01:05:43 - Processing the Reality of Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisitions in the Trades01:07:55 - The Challenge to Maintain Massive Service Value Over Time01:10:17 - Will AI Supplement or Completely Replace Modern Jobs?01:12:00 - How To Choose a Software That Actually Helps Reduce Workload?01:12:42 - Why the CTO's Workload Increases When Implementing AI?01:13:55 - The Sandbox Mindset: Starting From a Place of Natural Curiosity01:18:15 - Managing Scope Creep When Coding with Accelerated AI Speed01:21:38 - How Non-Technical Leaders Can Leverage Claude?01:23:59 - The "Twice a Day" Automation Rule: Building Your Operational Task List01:28:46 - The Importance of Context and Direct Communication to Create a Prompt correctly01:31:12 - Ostrich Mentality: Why Ignoring the Automation Wave Will Cost People Their Careers01:31:47 - Focus on Eliminating Time Rather Than Solving the World's Problems01:34:00 - How To Hold People Accountable Without Destroying The Company Culture ?01:34:48 - Facts Over Feelings: Gathering Documentation and Data Before Tough Conversations01:38:25 - Final Thoughts on How to Build a Scalable Organization

Buck Joffrey is a former surgeon turned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and financial educator who has participated in more than $2 billion worth of real estate transactions. After training at UCSF and building a successful cosmetic surgery practice from scratch, Buck shifted his focus to real estate syndications, alternative investments, and financial education. As the host of the Wealth Formula Podcast and author of The 7 Secrets of Eternal Wealth, he helps high-income professionals take greater control of their finances and build long-term wealth through cash-flowing assets. On this episode we talk about: How Buck built a successful cosmetic surgery practice using aggressive marketing and entrepreneurship The difference between personal money and business money when scaling a company Why Buck transitioned from medicine into real estate investing and syndications How his podcast became the foundation for building an investor community and raising capital Why multifamily real estate may present a compelling opportunity in today's market Top 3 Takeaways Successful entrepreneurs understand that business spending should be evaluated based on return on investment, not personal spending habits. Building wealth often requires creating multiple streams of income and investing in cash-flow-producing assets rather than relying on a single source of income. Some of the best investment opportunities emerge when an asset class is out of favor—smart investors look for value rather than chasing what's currently popular. Notable Quotes "The more I'd spend, the more I'd make. So why not?" "Normal people money is not the same as business money." "When people go to the store, they look for what's on sale. But when they invest, for some reason the things on sale don't look attractive." Connect with Buck Joffrey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buck-joffrey-md/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buck.joffrey/ Other: https://www.wealthformula.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support helps us continue bringing you conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. Please support the companies that support the show by checking out their products and services in the links below. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding a good real estate deal isn't about looking for perfect properties; it's about looking for massive problems that other people are too tired, scared, or inexperienced to solve. In this episode, I break down exactly how my partners and I acquired a 108-unit apartment complex in Houma, Louisiana for $3.5 million from a distressed seller. The property was decent, but it had a fatal flaw: skyrocketing non-recourse insurance premiums post-Hurricane Ida that were completely wiping out the cash flow. I take you behind the scenes of the value-add strategy—including how we literally moved the flood plain line to cut our insurance premiums by more than half, replaced electrical panels to secure better debt, and executed a full BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) on a commercial scale. If you want to make real money in commercial real estate, stop looking for turnkey assets and start looking for problems to solve. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Ashley Jeffers shares her journey into real estate investing, focusing on buy and hold strategies, affordable housing, and innovative approaches like owner financing and sober living housing. Discover practical tips, market insights, and her plans for future developments.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, Sarah Msuya shares her journey from starting with no money to building a successful real estate portfolio using creative financing and strategic planning. She discusses her approach to time management, investment strategies, and her goals for enjoying life while growing her real estate business.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

What if getting financially clear had less to do with being a "numbers person" and more to do with leading your practice with confidence? In this episode, Tracy Cherpeski sits down with Luisa Alberto, CEO of People First Finance, People First Foundations, and Kindredly — three companies built around making self-employment less overwhelming and more sustainable.  Luisa shares her own path from philosophy student to business finance expert, and why she believes that financial clarity is one of the most underrated leadership tools a practice owner can develop. She breaks down the real cost of doing it all yourself — from missed compliance to the emotional weight of carrying unresolved financial questions — and explains why knowing the difference between a bookkeeper, a CPA, and a CFO could be what stands between a practice you love and one that slowly drains you.  You'll also hear why building your practice to be a sellable asset matters from day one, and what "burnout brain" looks like — and costs — when you're trying to make strategic decisions from a depleted place. Partingadvice: keep going.   Read the full show notes, memorable quotes, and key takeaways.  Find Luisa:  Websites: PeopleFirstFinance.com LuisaKAlberto.com  LinkedIn  Instagram @peoplefirstfinance   Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

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In this LP Deal Review, Chris Lopez is joined by Adam Cranmer and Christy Burakovsky to evaluate CL Fund III from Central Lending, a private credit fund focused on short-term residential real estate loans for fix-and-flip, ground-up construction, and small-balance investor projects. Andrew Boccia and Heather Dreves walk through Central Lending's lending model, portfolio composition, underwriting process, use of leverage, investor share classes, and how the fund sits between traditional fixed-income strategies and higher-upside real estate syndications. The conversation gets into why Central Lending focuses on smaller loan sizes, how it uses third-party valuations, what it tracks across borrower experience and credit quality, and why fraud detection has become a major part of private credit underwriting. The LP panel then digs into the questions passive investors should be asking before investing in a debt fund: how loans are valued, what happens when a borrower defaults, how draw management can reveal problems before maturity, whether loan tapes and audited financials are available, how leverage impacts returns and risk, and what investors should understand about redemptions. For LPs evaluating private credit, this episode offers a practical look at what sits behind headline yield: underwriting discipline, loan-level monitoring, loss mitigation, liquidity management, and alignment between the fund manager and investors. Key Takeaways How Central Lending underwrites private credit deals across current cost, collateral value, final cost, and after-repair value Why borrower experience, draw activity, and communication can be early indicators of loan performance How the fund uses third-party valuations, internal QC, and fraud detection to manage risk across multiple states The difference between equity members and note holders, including return structure, payout timing, and priority in the waterfall How origination fees, extension fees, leverage, and loan sales can contribute to fund-level returns Why redemption policies matter in debt funds and how managers balance investor liquidity with protecting the fund as a whole Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. All host and participant opinions are their own. Investment in any asset, real estate included, involves risk, so use your best judgment and consult with qualified advisors before investing. You should only risk capital you can afford to lose. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This podcast may contain paid advertisements or other promotional materials for real estate investment advisers, investment funds, and investment opportunities, which should not be interpreted as a recommendation, endorsement, or testimonial by PassivePockets, LLC or any of its affiliates. Viewers must conduct their own due diligence and consider their own financial situations before engaging with any advertised offerings, products, or services. PassivePockets, LLC disclaims all liability for direct, indirect, consequential, or other damages arising out of reliance on information and advertisements presented in this podcast.

What if the way your business accepts payments is quietly hurting your cash flow?In this episode of B2B Vault, Alan Kopelman sits down with a payments expert to discuss the hidden costs of B2B payment terms, why many businesses unknowingly act as lenders to their customers, and how smarter payment strategies can improve profitability.Learn how payment automation, virtual cards, ACH, rules-based payment acceptance, and modern invoicing tools are helping businesses get paid faster, reduce processing costs, and improve working capital. Whether you're a business owner, CFO, controller, or finance professional, this conversation offers practical insights you can implement immediately.Tune in to discover how a well-defined payment policy can strengthen cash flow, reduce risk, and create a better payment experience for both buyers and suppliers.#B2BPayments #CashFlowManagement #PaymentAutomation #VirtualCards #BusinessFinance #AccountsReceivable #Fintech #B2BVault #NationwidePaymentSystems #WorkingCapital #BusinessGrowth #PaymentStrategyThanks for watching! Go ahead and like, comment, subscribe, and turn on post notifications!

LIL #003: 1,000 Lunches Taught Me More Than My Finance DegreeOne weekly habit, 20 years, 1,000+ conversations - and a deal network no textbook could build.Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Lifestyle Investor Podcast, host Justin Donald breaks down the single habit that built his entire investment network - one lunch at a time, every week, for two decades.You'll learn how a hands-on finance degree shaped his investing lens, why watching smart people follow the "right" playbook and never get ahead changed his trajectory, and how financial freedom removes fear from every decision.Question of the DayWhat's one relationship or conversation that fundamentally changed how you think about money or investing? Drop it in the comments.Key TakeawaysOne consistent weekly habit compounded into 1,000+ high-caliber investor conversationsWatching diligent people follow the textbook and never get ahead rewired his strategyFinancial freedom changes every decision you make for your business and familyThe Lifestyle Investor Community's real value is the collective wisdom, not one personCOVID turned weekly lunches into a virtual Investment Happy Hour that scaled everythingTimestamped Outline00:00 - Introduction and recap of previous issues01:08 - The one habit that changed everything01:29 - 1,000 lunches in 20 years02:11 - A finance degree with real practitioner training02:46 - Watching people do the "right things" and never get ahead03:28 - What the ultra-wealthy actually know04:09 - Why this was always about family first04:52 - Financial freedom changes every decision you make05:43 - Building the Lifestyle Investor Community06:11 - How COVID created something unexpected06:49 - The community itself is the asset07:20 - What's ahead for the Lifestyle Investor LensLinks & ResourcesThe Lifestyle Investor by Justin Donald - https://lifestyleinvestor.com/newsletterConnect & CTASubscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Every week, The Lifestyle Investor Lens breaks down what's changing in the world of wealth, what the wealthy are doing differently, and how to build passive income that funds your life today: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/newsletterCreditsHost: Justin Donald © 2026 Lifestyle Investor. All rights reserved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we pull back the curtain on Amelia's newest acquisition: an 11-unit apartment building in a B+ suburb of Des Moines. This candid conversation is packed with insights for female real estate investors who want to scale beyond single-family rentals without taking on 100-unit syndications. You'll hear how Amelia: Spotted this off-market CBRE pocket listing and knew instantly it was a killer deal Analyzed the numbers, negotiated the price from $750K to $735K, and structured a 50/50 partnership with her mom Plans to boost returns by converting select units to mid-term rentals (MTRs) for traveling nurses Uses local market expertise, not endless spreadsheets, to move fast and confidently Projects over $200K in debt paydown, $160K in appreciation, and $308K in cash flow over 10 years We also dive into: Why sticking to one market can be your biggest competitive edge How to balance risk, reserves, and anxiety as you level up What “total return” really means for your net worth and lifestyle design If you're a woman ready to grow from a few doors to a scalable portfolio, this episode shows you exactly how one thoughtful 11-unit deal can be life-changing.     Resources: Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram

PATH TO SIGNIFICANCE | Many real estate agents are taught how to generate income, but few are taught how to manage it. In this episode, Dylan and Angela share a simple cash flow system to help you organize your finances, separate business and personal expenses, save for taxes, build reserves, and create a solid foundation for long-term success. To access the Cash Flow Roadmap and other money resources, click here.     In this episode: 00:29 Why Cashflow Matters 01:03 W2 Habits vs 1099 03:33 Stop Commingling Funds 05:54 Set Up Separation 08:01 Home Budget Basics 08:33 Save for Taxes 11:16 Stability to Success 11:56 Opportunity Reinvestment Fund 13:08 Build Business Reserves 14:58 Home Reserves and Investing 19:22 Reaching Significance 21:18 Profit Pleasure Purpose 22:35 Systems Beat Willpower 23:04 Final Takeaways   Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube   

In this insightful interview, real estate expert Kenneth Barley shares his journey from trucking to mobile home parks, emphasizing strategies for cash flow, risk management, and building strong relationships in real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, David Richter shares how the Profit First system can transform real estate investors from chaos to clarity, helping them build wealth and manage cash flow effectively. Discover practical strategies to simplify financial management and scale profitably.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

The best income streams are usually hiding in plain sight. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down one of the most underrated ways to build recurring wealth in business—the credit card machine business. Because let's be real… While everyone is chasing viral trends… Online hype… And the next shiny opportunity… Smart entrepreneurs are quietly building income from transactions that happen every single day. In this episode, you'll learn: Why boring businesses often create the most dependable cash flow How payment processing can turn everyday transactions into recurring income Why local businesses need reliable systems to get paid How small percentages can stack into serious long-term wealth Because every business runs on one thing: Cash flow. Restaurants need it. Retail stores need it. Clinics need it. Service businesses need it. And every single one of them needs a way to accept payments. When you provide the system that helps those businesses collect money… You place yourself directly inside the flow of commerce. That is the hidden rule most entrepreneurs ignore. Real leverage is not always found in what gets the most attention. It is found in what businesses depend on every single day. The flashy opportunities get talked about. The necessary ones get paid. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: ⁠https://jo.my/paulalex2024⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024⁠ Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: ⁠www.CashSwipe.com⁠ FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream” ⁠www.officialPaulAlex.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You bought Bitcoin early. You held through the crashes, the media panic, and you never sold. So why is your daily life exactly the same? Today's guest says there's a third option most crypto holders don't even know exists — and it doesn't involve selling a single coin. Brandon Diggs from Overseas DeFi joins the show to reveal what productive crypto actually looks like, and how you can turn your idle holdings into a monthly cash flow machine using Decentralised Finance.   Timestamp Topic 00:00 Introduction — the third option most crypto holders don't know exists 01:15 Brandon's background and the mission of Overseas DeFi 03:30 The HODL mindset: Bitcoin from $0.01 to $69,000 and the 6.9 million X return 06:00 Getting paid to wait — treating crypto like a rental property 08:00 Navigating negative market sentiment and the "hot ball of money" 11:00 The two core narratives: currency debasement and blockchain migration 14:30 Why Bitcoin is harder money than gold (inflation rate comparison) 17:30 The $100 trillion store of value market and Bitcoin's position in it 20:00 Why the entire global financial system is migrating to blockchain rails 23:00 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: smart contracts, tokenisation, and Layer 1 blockchains 26:30 Asset tokenisation is up 400% — and most of it is going to Ethereum 29:00 The level playing field: DeFi is equally accessible with $500 or $500,000 31:00 Step 1 — Taking self-custody of your assets 33:30 Brandon's Mt. Gox story: bought Bitcoin at $77 in 2013, lost 84% in the hack 37:00 Why leaving coins on Coinbase or Binance is still a risk 39:30 Step 2 — Buying and allocating assets (Bitcoin and ETH) 41:30 Step 3 — Collateralised lending: unlocking cheap borrowed capital 44:00 The DeFi carry trade: borrowing at 1–5% and earning 40–300% APR 47:00 Delta-neutral hedging: how to earn fees with zero price risk 50:00 A $5,000 portfolio example: borrowing $2,500 and earning 7% per month 52:30 Why DeFi beats day trading: consistency, lower stress, and less time 55:00 Narrow vs. wide liquidity ranges: yield vs. time commitment trade-off 57:30 How Brandon manages family accounts earning 40–60% APR in 30 mins/day 59:30 The Overseas DeFi app: AI agent, portfolio tracker, and TradingView integration 62:00 Security and scam prevention — "with great power comes great responsibility" 63:30 Capital gains strategy: borrow against your coins instead of selling them 65:00 How to off-ramp USDC as monthly cash flow while stacking ETH fees 66:15 Where to start: the free "Copy This Portfolio" YouTube series 67:00 Outro       Contact & Resources Listen to this episode on Podbean: thecryptopodcast.podbean.com Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network   Website: RoyCoughlan.com Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.   Virtual Assistants: VA.world Communities: BrainGym.fitness Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 39 Countries with 640+ Members: connectedleaders.academy     Connect with Brandon Diggs: •Website: OverseasDeFi.com •YouTube: @OverseasDeFi       #CryptoPodcast #DeFi #Bitcoin #Ethereum #PassiveIncome #CryptoInvesting #DecentralisedFinance #ConcentratedLiquidity #OverseasDeFi #BrandonDiggs #YieldFarming #CryptoEducation #RoyCoughlan #PodFatherNetwork #VAWorld #BrainGymFitness

Step into Episode 216 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Roland Wood III — a Phoenix-born, west-side-raised finance veteran who went from staff accountant to CFO across some of Arizona's most recognized restaurant concepts, including Grimaldi's and Square One. Roland pulls back the curtain on what a CFO actually does, why the best ones never win a popularity contest, and how "if the math doesn't math" sometimes the answer just has to be no.From navigating 50 Grimaldi's locations during a financial restructuring and securing $6–7M in COVID relief programs for Square One, to breaking down food cost management, inventory tech, marketing ROI, and the real value of fractional CFO services for growing hospitality groups — this conversation is packed with honest, practical perspective that operators, owners, and industry professionals rarely get to hear. Roland also unpacks why cutting quality to save margin is a long-game trap, how to use fixed pricing agreements to avoid supply volatility, and why "you will never save your way to prosperity."Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:50) Delo's New Book: Risky Business & Intro to Roland Wood III(1:51 - 5:06) Roland's Background, West Side Phoenix & the Restaurant Scene(5:07 - 9:28) School, ASU, Early Career & How Roland Landed in Restaurants(9:29 - 13:54) What a CFO Actually Does: Banking, Cash Flow & Hard Conversations(13:55 - 17:22) Grimaldi's: 50 Locations, Capital Structure & Food Cost Differences(17:23 - 21:38) Inventory Tech, ERP Systems, Cogswell, Craftable & Portion Decisions(21:39 - 25:09) Food Pricing Strategy, Fixed Agreements & Hedging Against Volatility(25:10 - 27:52) Marketing ROI: How Finance Holds Marketing Accountable for Traffic(27:53 - 32:28) Square One: COVID-Era Entry, Multi-Concept Finance & Barrett's Portfolio(32:29 - 34:47) Fractional CFO Services: Who It's For, Ideal Client & the Value Proposition(34:48 - 42:21) Rapid Fire + Roland's Finance Philosophy: Invest, Don't Just Cut(42:22 - 42:43) Delo's Close, Book Promo & Podcast Sponsor Mention

Brian breaks down the two real paths to buying a business with zero dollars out of pocket, why the one the internet obsesses over is a trap for most buyers, and the exact strategy he's used personally and helped hundreds of people execute.Brian covers:Why 100% seller financing is possible but wildly misrepresented online, and what the gurus skip when they pitch itHow the SBA + capital partner model actually works and why it's the path real acquisition entrepreneurs useWhat a capital partner actually wants from you, and how to present yourself to get fundedWhy $30,000 to $50,000 in reserves is the real minimum before you pursue your first acquisitionThe exact due diligence costs you need to budget for (buy-side lawyer, quality of earnings report) and why skipping them is a catastrophic mistakeHow 35% of Action Academy's 650+ member community is actively deploying capital into other members' deals right nowThe goal isn't to buy a business for zero. The goal is to buy the right business, structured the right way, without blowing up your family's financial stability in the process.If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community