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282: In this episode, I sit down with Joe and Jenn DelleFave to break down one of the most powerful real estate acquisition strategies available today: seller financing.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/282)Most investors understand the mechanics of owner financing, but very few know how to have the conversations that actually get sellers to say "Yes."Joe and Jenn share the exact framework they use to find motivated sellers, structure creative finance deals, negotiate terms, and acquire properties without relying on traditional bank loans.We discuss how they built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio using seller financing, subject-to deals, mortgage wraps, and creative negotiation strategies. They also explain how they generate inbound seller leads through Facebook groups, how they qualify motivated sellers, and the four pillars they use to structure every deal.If you're interested in seller financing, owner financing, creative finance, real estate investing, rental properties, cash flow, or building a real estate portfolio without using banks, this episode is packed with practical insights.

281: What actually works in land investing when the market slows down?(Show Notes: REtipster.com/281)In this episode, I sit down with two of my good friends: Drew Haney of Rooster Capital and Mike Baucom, my business partner at Stride CRM. We had no formal agenda, but the conversation quickly turned into a candid look at the current land market, the strategies that still work, and what separates the land investors who survive from those who quit.Drew shares insights from analyzing approximately 850 funded land deals. One of the biggest conclusions was surprisingly simple: boring, smaller land flips often produce the strongest returns. While the industry constantly promotes new real estate strategies—subdivides, entitlements, distressed property, and other value-add plays—some of the most successful land investors continue using the same basic systems they have refined for yearsWe also discuss why the land market no longer feels like the COVID-era boom, whether another real estate crash could be coming, and why transaction volume may matter more than rising land prices.Mike, Drew, and I also get honest about entrepreneur mindset, inconsistent cash flow, failed marketing campaigns, diversification, shiny object syndrome, loneliness, AI, and the importance of building real relationships with other business owners.This conversation is about more than land flipping. It is about staying in the game, improving your systems, and learning to appreciate the difficult seasons of entrepreneurship.

280: In this episode, I sit down with Neil Clements and Dave Dennison to discuss the evolution of the REtipster Podcast Network, how the land investing market has changed, and what strategies are still producing results today.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/280)We talk about on-market subdivides, seller financing, specialization, AI tools, lead generation, money velocity, and the biggest mistakes land investors are making in today's market.If you're a land investor trying to adapt to changing conditions, this conversation offers an honest look at what's working, what's not, and where opportunities still exist.

"…actions go astray when they become deliberate, reflexive, and intentional." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, page 134   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

Step into an honest and soul-awakening conversation with Dr. Stefanie Kleine—doctor of psychology, psycho-spiritual coach, author of BE The Work, and co-founder of the Sacred House of Eden—on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Together with Allana Pratt, they explore the hidden wounds that drive high achievers, the difference between performance and authenticity, and why true healing begins not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who we've always been beneath the layers of striving and self-protection. With beautiful vulnerability, Dr. Stefanie shares how a lifetime of achievement—from elite athletics to academic excellence and a successful career in psychology—was fueled by a deeper painful longing to be fully seen and understood. She reflects on the perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overachievement that shaped her identity, and how psychedelic-assisted healing revealed the protective patterns that had quietly disconnected her from her truest self. Together, she and Allana explore why so many successful people unknowingly confuse accomplishment with worthiness, and how genuine transformation begins when we stop performing and allow ourselves to simply be. The conversation moves into the role of psychedelic medicine as a catalyst—not a cure—for healing. Dr. Stefanie shares how her first ceremony became the foundation for creating the Sacred House of Eden, a retreat center built around psychological safety, intentional preparation, and deep integration. Both she and Allana emphasize that the medicine simply illuminates what is already present; lasting transformation happens through the courageous work of integrating old wounds, dissolving protective identities, and embodying the wisdom revealed through the experience. Throughout the episode, Allana and Dr. Stefanie beautifully bridge psychology, spirituality, and emotional intimacy as they discuss childhood wounds, nervous system safety, unconditional self-love, and the shift from "doing the work" to "being the work." This conversation is a powerful invitation to release the endless pursuit of fixing yourself and instead discover the wholeness, freedom, and authenticity that have been waiting underneath all along. We also talk about: The hidden wounds behind high achievement Performance, perfectionism, and people-pleasing The shift from human doing to human being Psychedelic-assisted healing and integration Childhood conditioning and protective patterns The difference between coping and true healing Spiritual growth versus spiritual bypassing Healing through presence instead of performance Living from wholeness rather than striving This episode is a reminder that healing isn't about chasing another breakthrough or always striving to become a better version of yourself. It's about gently letting go of the identities you've built to survive, trusting the wisdom already within you, and allowing yourself to live from a place of authenticity, presence, and self-love. You can learn more about Dr. Stefanie, her book BE The Work, and the Sacred House of Eden through her website and online platforms. Go deeper with me inside The Intimate World. patreon.com/AllanaPratt #TheIntimateWorld   About Dr. Stefanie: Dr. Stefanie Kleine is a psychospiritual coach and guide, and the co-founder of The Sacred House of Eden, one of the top-rated psychedelic retreat centers in the country. A Doctor of Psychology with more than twenty years of experience, she has guided over 1,600 psychedelic ceremonies and integrations for people who look like they have it all together and are quietly exhausted from performing. She is also a writer and spoken-word artist whose work draws on the same channel she has been receiving from since childhood. Her latest book, BE THE WORK: The Shift from Human Doing to Human Being, is now available. Her work turns on one inversion: we spend our lives trying to DO and HAVE our way into being okay, when being is where it was always meant to start. Especially in our relationships.   Connect with Dr. Stefanie: Book: www.thesacredhouseofeden.com/the-book BE THE WORK: 30-Day Course   www.thesacredhouseofeden.com/be-the-work-course Websites:  www.drstefaniekleine.com/home www.thesacredhouseofeden.com Instagram:  @thedrstefanie   Listener's Gift:  www.drstefaniekleine.com/allana Use promo code ALLANA for Allana's listeners to save 15% off my BE THE WORK: 30-Day Course

279: A lot has changed since Seth Drehle-Ewan first appeared on the REtipster Podcast.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/279)Back then, he was a young land investor building a business with his brother, Bryce. Today, they're running a very different operation, focused on larger land deals, minor subdivisions, and a more targeted real estate strategy.But this conversation goes far beyond land investing.About a year ago, Seth experienced a severe case of Ramsay-Hunt syndrome that completely changed his life. We talk about what happened, how recovery has impacted his identity, business, and relationships, and what it's like trying to navigate a major health challenge while still leading a company.We also discuss how the land investing industry has evolved, why Seth moved away from the traditional "guru" playbook, the advantages of working with family, and the importance of building a business that reflects your own strengths and values.If you're interested in land investing, entrepreneurship, resilience, personal growth, or adapting to major life changes, this episode has a lot to offer.

278: In this episode, I sit down with Rick Sheldon to discuss how he built a highly intentional Google Ads strategy for finding off-market land deals.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/278)Rick shares how he transitioned from residential wholesaling into land investing, why his first acquisition model failed, and how a simple PPC funnel transformed his business. We also break down lead qualification, conversion tracking, negative keywords, AI tools, land subdivisions, seller funnels, and scaling a land investing business through partnerships.One of the most interesting parts of this conversation is how Rick uses Google Ads to train the platform to send more qualified land sellers while filtering out wholesalers, scammers, and low-quality leads.If you're interested in land investing, land flipping, land development, PPC marketing, or building systems that scale, you'll find plenty of actionable ideas in this conversation.

278: In this episode, I sit down with Rick Sheldon to discuss how he built a highly intentional Google Ads strategy for finding off-market land deals.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/278)Rick shares how he transitioned from residential wholesaling into land investing, why his first acquisition model failed, and how a simple PPC funnel transformed his business. We also break down lead qualification, conversion tracking, negative keywords, AI tools, land subdivisions, seller funnels, and scaling a land investing business through partnerships.One of the most interesting parts of this conversation is how Rick uses Google Ads to train the platform to send more qualified land sellers while filtering out wholesalers, scammers, and low-quality leads.If you're interested in land investing, land flipping, land development, PPC marketing, or building systems that scale, you'll find plenty of actionable ideas in this conversation.

"Can you rest where there is rest? Do you know when to stop?" — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 132                                                                                                              GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

277: Most land investors think success comes from pricing, data, and marketing(Show Notes: REtipster.com/277)But after talking with Katie Desmarais, it's clear that sales conversations, leadership, and team development are what separate struggling operators from scalable land investing businesses.In this episode, Katie breaks down how she transitioned out of the day-to-day grind, trained her team to operate independently, and improved land deal conversions through better communication and sales systems.We also talk about:Why most land investors become the bottleneckHow to build trust with sellersThe right words that move deals forwardCoaching, accountability, and leadershipWhy overfiltering leads can hurt your businessHow to create a land business that supports your lifestyleIf you're building a land investing business and want better systems, stronger sales skills, and more consistent deal flow, this episode is packed with practical insights.

277: Most land investors think success comes from pricing, data, and marketing(Show Notes: REtipster.com/277)But after talking with Katie Desmarais, it's clear that sales conversations, leadership, and team development are what separate struggling operators from scalable land investing businesses.In this episode, Katie breaks down how she transitioned out of the day-to-day grind, trained her team to operate independently, and improved land deal conversions through better communication and sales systems.We also talk about:Why most land investors become the bottleneckHow to build trust with sellersThe right words that move deals forwardCoaching, accountability, and leadershipWhy overfiltering leads can hurt your businessHow to create a land business that supports your lifestyleIf you're building a land investing business and want better systems, stronger sales skills, and more consistent deal flow, this episode is packed with practical insights.

"The man who has some respect for his person keeps his carcass out of sight, hides himself as perfect as he can."— Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 126   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

276: In this episode, I sit down with Luke Harris to talk about how the land business has changed over the past decade and why some investors are still thriving while others have disappeared.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/276)Luke shares how he evolved from the old desert square model into larger land deals with multiple exit strategies, including timber harvesting, listings, and creative acquisitions. We also get deep into the realities of timber deals, how to evaluate wooded land, what most investors miss, and why becoming a licensed real estate agent opened up new opportunities in his business.If you're interested in land investing, land flipping, timber deals, or building a long-term real estate business that can survive changing markets, this conversation is packed with insights.

276: In this episode, I sit down with Luke Harris to talk about how the land business has changed over the past decade and why some investors are still thriving while others have disappeared.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/276)Luke shares how he evolved from the old desert square model into larger land deals with multiple exit strategies, including timber harvesting, listings, and creative acquisitions. We also get deep into the realities of timber deals, how to evaluate wooded land, what most investors miss, and why becoming a licensed real estate agent opened up new opportunities in his business.If you're interested in land investing, land flipping, timber deals, or building a long-term real estate business that can survive changing markets, this conversation is packed with insights.

"If now, on top of all this, Non-Being IS, who can comprehend it?" — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 125   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

275: Most real estate investors think lead generation is the hard part. But in reality, the biggest problem is usually lead conversion.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/275)In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I sit down with Nicholas Nick from Lead Mining Pros to discuss what actually happens after leads come in. We cover cold calling, seller psychology, follow-up systems, emotional intelligence, and why so many investors accidentally kill deals before they ever have a chance to close.Nicholas shares his exact process for handling seller objections, building trust, grading leads, and staying persistent without becoming annoying. If you're in land investing, wholesaling, or real estate acquisitions, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

275: Most real estate investors think lead generation is the hard part. But in reality, the biggest problem is usually lead conversion.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/275)In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I sit down with Nicholas Nick from Lead Mining Pros to talk about what actually happens after the leads come in. We cover cold calling, seller psychology, follow-up systems, emotional intelligence, and why so many investors accidentally kill deals before they ever have a chance to close.Nicholas shares his exact process for handling seller objections, building trust, grading leads, and staying persistent without becoming annoying. If you're in land investing, wholesaling, or real estate acquisitions, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

"What shall we there say—that Tao is simplicity, stillness, indifference, purity, harmony, and ease? All these names leave me indifferent for their distinctions have disappeared." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 124   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

274: What happens when your side hustle becomes your only income?(Show Notes: REtipster.com/274)In this episode, I talk with Ann Danielson about leaving behind a decades-long teaching career overseas to go all in on land investing. Ann shares the reality of walking away from stability, navigating uncertainty, and building a land business centered on freedom rather than constant hustle.We talk about subdivides, why straight land flips stopped working for them, how they find off-market deals without direct mail or cold calling, and what it feels like when the stakes suddenly get very real.This conversation goes way beyond land investing. It's about identity, risk, reinvention, and choosing the kind of life you actually want to build.If you've ever wondered whether you're ready to leave the safe path, this episode will hit home.

"His mind could not bite on the meat of doctrine." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 121 Being toothless is a state of being that helps us live in the "I don't know."   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

The land investing market has changed dramatically over the past few years, and in this episode, Neil Clements joins me to break down what's really happening behind the scenes.(Show Notes)We discuss why the market has become increasingly buyer-friendly, how interest rates continue to shape land values, why margins are shrinking, and what successful investors are doing to adapt. We also dive into competition, cash flow strategies, AI tools, land pricing trends, and the habits that separate investors who survive tough markets from those who struggle.If you're a land investor, real estate investor, or entrepreneur trying to navigate today's market, this conversation offers a valuable perspective on where things stand and where opportunities may be emerging.

"By what system of thought and what technique of meditation can I apprehend Tao? By what renunciation of what solitary retirement may I rest in Tao?" — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 117   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

The future of land investing isn't coming; it's already here, and it's creating a bigger gap between investors every day.(Show Notes)The land investors pulling ahead today aren't necessarily smarter or working harder. They're using automation, AI agents, CRM workflows, and property data tools to eliminate busywork, respond faster, and make better decisions.I'll walk through the specific capabilities your CRM and operating system should have, including AI call handling, automated follow-up systems, call summaries, direct mail tracking, e-signatures, API integrations, and agentic AI tools like Claude that can actually perform tasks for you.Whether you use Stride CRM, Land Portal, or something else entirely, the goal is the same: give your time and mental bandwidth back while building a more scalable land investing business.

"12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all of our affairs." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 60 " If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused, kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king. Immersed in the wonder of the Tao, you can deal with whatever life brings you, and when death comes, you are ready." — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 16   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

273: In this episode, I talk with Robert Howell, a mobile home investor and land developer who's built an incredible business around affordable housing.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/273)Robert owns 28 mobile home parks and focuses heavily on land-home packages: buying raw land, placing manufactured homes on it, and selling them to first-time homebuyers. It's a powerful real estate strategy that combines land investing, development, and retail sales into one scalable model.We break down how he finds land, funds deals, avoids costly mistakes, and consistently sells finished homes in just a few months. If you're interested in land investing, mobile homes, or creative real estate strategies, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

"11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for the knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59 " We mold clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that makes the vessel useful." — J.H. McDonald, Tao Te Ching, Verse 11   GUS – 12StepRecovery.ai 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

272: In this episode, I sat down with Ari Page, CEO of Fund & Grow, to break down how investors can access 0% business credit and use it like a line of credit to fund real estate deals.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/272)We talked about how this strategy actually works, how much funding you can realistically expect, and where it makes sense (and where it absolutely doesn't). If you're a land investor or real estate investor trying to scale without relying on traditional lenders, this is a powerful tool—but it comes with real risks if you don't use it correctly.Ari also explained how stacking business credit cards works, how some investors are getting up to $300K in funding, and why your credit profile matters more than your net worth.If you've ever wondered how to fund deals faster without tying up your own cash, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what's possible—and what to watch out for.

"10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59 "Take on difficulties while they are still easy." — Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 63   GUS - 12StepRecovery.AI 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

271: In this episode, I sat down with Jason Brown to unpack how stock trading (especially options) can actually mirror real estate investing more than you might think.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/271)We talked about how he lost six figures early on, rebuilt from scratch, and eventually made a $400K trade by spotting trends before they played out. What stood out to me is how similar his approach is to land investing: finding undervalued opportunities, understanding market behavior, and acting with calculated risk.If you've ever wondered how active stock trading works (without staring at charts all day), or how options can give you leverage similar to real estate deals, this conversation breaks it down in a really practical way.We also got into AI, market trends, and how to think like an investor—whether you're in stocks or real estate.

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"9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59 "Though the Tao of Heaven has no favorites, it always sides with one who has a pure heart." — Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 79   GUS - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-69f9f86d3e9481919d2d732149f68d66-gus 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

270: In this episode, I sat down with John Bernard from Southview Timber to break down how timberland investing actually works, and why it's one of the most overlooked real estate strategies out there.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/270)We talk about how timberland produces income, how deals are structured, and why this asset class has quietly created long-term wealth outside of traditional real estate and stocks. John also explains how they find deals without marketing, how timber is valued, and the multiple ways you can monetize rural land.If you've ever wondered how land investing can generate cash flow beyond flipping or rentals, this conversation will open your eyes.

"8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59   "If you want to take something, you must first allow it to be given." — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 36   30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

269: In this episode, I sat down with Ajay Sharma about why deals feel harder to find, what's changed since the “easy deal” days, and the one skill that can completely transform your results: sales.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/269)Ajay also shares how he's pivoted into curative title work, how he's still doing high-margin deals, and why most investors are leaving serious money on the table.If you've been wondering whether land investing still works in 2026, this conversation will give you a clear answer and a path forward.

"7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59   "Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself." — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 22   30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

266: In this episode, I sit down with Travis King to break down what's really going on in today's land investing market.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/266)A lot of investors are doing the work, sending mail, generating leads, and talking to sellers, but they still aren't seeing results. So what's actually broken? Is it the market, the marketing, or something deeper?We dig into the biggest challenges land investors are facing right now, including market selection, lead quality, deal structure, and why dispositions have become the hardest part of the business.We also talk about what's working today, from value-add strategies like subdividing to assignment deals, and how investors can adapt to a slower, more competitive market.If you've been feeling stuck or wondering why your land deals aren't closing, this conversation will help you diagnose the problem and adjust your approach.

"6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59  "Can you deal with the most vital matters by letting events take their course? Can you step back from you own mind and thus understand all things?" — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 10   30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

268: In this episode, I sit down with Courtney Fricke to talk about a side of real estate investing that most people avoid.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/268)We're talking about title problems, probate issues, stacked liens, and all the complicated situations that scare investors away… and how those problems can actually create some of the best opportunities.Courtney explains how she's built her business around creative finance, curative title work, and deal structuring, and why she'd rather create deals than just find them.We also get into how she transitioned from cold marketing to a referral-based business, how relationships with attorneys and title companies can drive deal flow, and why solving problems is the most valuable skill in real estate.If you've ever wondered how to find better deals without competing with everyone else, this conversation is worth your time.

"5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59 "A great nation is like a great man: When he makes a mistake, he realizes it. Having realized it, he admits it. Having admitted it, he corrects it. He considers those who point out his faults as his most benevolent teachers. He thinks of his enemy as the shadow that he himself casts." — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 38   30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59   Open yourself to the Tao, then trust your natural responses; and everything will fall into place. — Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 38   30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

267: In this episode, I sit down with Chris Rood to break down how he went from running quick lube shops to building a massive real estate portfolio with mobile home parks, land home packages, and smart investing strategies.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/267)We talk about the concept of fast, medium, and slow money, how to pivot when markets shift, and why affordable housing (especially mobile homes) is one of the biggest opportunities right now.Chris also shares the mistakes he made, how wholesaling saved his business, and the real roadmap to building long-term wealth in real estate.If you're into land investing, land flipping, or building a real estate portfolio, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

265: Dave Denniston is back on the REtipster Podcast to talk about his pivot into curative title investing, why he stopped sending 60,000 mailers a month, and what the land business really looks like from the inside of a $3M+ operation.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/265)Dave is one of the most active investors I know, and in this conversation, he gets refreshingly honest about what is working and what is not. He made over 800 cold calls just to close his very first curative title deal. Along the way, he walked me through a $100,000 survey mistake in Maine, explained why his team moved away from high-volume mailers toward leaner strategies, and shared why land restrictions are killing deals that look good on paper.We also dig into the Land Unconference, which Dave founded and is taking a break from in 2026 before bringing it back in 2027. He talks about why he started it as an introvert, what makes it unlike any other land event, and what burned him out after running four or five of them in a single year. We also cover the problems he ran into with national title companies and his vision for growing revenue from $3M to $ 10M.Dave is also launching a new podcast under the REtipster network called Leadership in Land, focused on the people side of the business. If you want to know what it really takes to build and sustain something in land investing right now, this is an episode worth hearing.

When the topic of spiritual practice comes up, what comes to mind? Going to a religious service? Connecting with nature? Meditating? There are so many ways to connect of a sense of something bigger than ourselves. There is one vital pathways that is sometimes overlooked: Connecting with each other. In today's episode, we're exploring how connecting with other people -- both real and imaginal, in our memories and in the here-and-now -- can help us grow stronger and softer, safer and braver, more present and more expansive. References: Other Gathering Gold and Conscious Transitions work: Gathering Gold episode on "Spiritual Longing" Sheryl's course "Open Your Heart: A 30-Day Course to Feel More Love and Attraction for Your Partner" Comedy John Mulaney on "Stranger Danger" Tig Notaro's "Hello, I have cancer" Quotes Mr. Rogers: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Maya Angelou: “I've had a lot of clouds, but I have had so many rainbows…..and one of the things I do when I step up on a stage, when I stand up to translate, when I go to teach my classes, when I go to direct a movie, I bring everyone who has ever been kind to me with me.” “Black, White, Asian, Spanish-speaking, Native American, Gay, Straight, everybody. I say come with me — I'm going on this stage. Come with me. I need you now. Long dead….you see.. so I don't ever feel, I have no help.” “I've had rainbows in my clouds.and the thing to do it seems to me… Is to prepare yourself so that you can be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud." William Blake: “I sought my God and my God I couldn't find; I sought my soul and my soul eluded me; I sought to serve my brother in his need, and I found all three; My God, my soul, and thee.” Music "People Get Back Up" by Mae Martin Join us on Patreon for bonus content and virtual gatherings: patreon.com/gatheringgold Some of our recent bonus episodes include: Victoria's Psychotropic Experience | The Slipstream of Time | Give and Receiving - Shudder - Feedback | The Problem with Pedestals | Are Intrusive Thoughts like Stray Cats?

3. Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God as we understand Him. — Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 59   "In the end, the treasure of life is missed by those who hold on and gained by those who let go." — Lao Tzu 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

264: A special roundtable episode where four active land investors (Katie Desmarais, JT Olmstead, Shelby Wengreen, and Arturo Paturzo) come together to talk about what's really working in the land business right now, and what's not.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/264)One year after launching Stride CRM, I wanted to bring together a group of investors who are actively in the trenches to have an honest conversation about the market shifts we're seeing. The truth is, the land business has changed. Some strategies that worked just a year or two ago are now completely broken. But new opportunities are emerging for investors willing to adapt.Katie runs a structured operation with a team of 10, focusing on flips and subdivisions. JT has been in the game for years and just rebuilt his business midyear after realizing his old playbook wasn't working anymore. Shelby moved from casting a wide net to targeting deals with $20K+ profit margins. And Arturo is running a multi-strategy business while serving as an active-duty Navy officer in Italy. Together, they share what's actually working: hyper-intentional lead management, strategic follow-up cadences powered by automation and AI, owner financing as a new leverage point, and a ruthless focus on sales skills.You'll also hear what's broken. Blind offers, spray-and-pray marketing, and the days of easy one-touch closes are gone. We dig into team structure, KPIs, the role of data vs. human connection, and the uncomfortable reality of competing against smarter operators. If you're struggling to get deals in 2026 or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, this conversation will give you the clarity and direction you need.If you're serious about scaling your land investing business, this conversation is packed with honest, practical insights from people doing it right now! 

"When there is silence, one finds peace. When there is silence, one finds the anchor of the universe within himself." — Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 37   30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the latest version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. Feel free to share, post, and distribute this book wherever you believe it will be helpful. You can also sign up for a free daily Tao Recovery Email, access a list of podcasts, and find many other recovery resources.   Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast.   A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description.  Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar   Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your  Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar    Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com   Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

263: I sat down with Callan Faulkner to talk about what's actually working with AI right now and how it's changing the way we build and run businesses.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/263)A year ago, AI felt like a cool tool. Today, it's becoming the operating system behind everything. In this conversation, we break down how AI agents, automation, and custom-trained systems are replacing manual work and unlocking massive leverage.We also talk about what's overhyped, what still requires human judgment, and how real estate investors (especially land investors) can start using AI to gain a serious edge.If you're trying to scale your business, free up time, or just understand where things are going, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

262: In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I talk with Cody Cuvillier, a land investor who built a full-time land investing business while serving as an Army officer and Apache helicopter pilot.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/262)Cody shares how he went from treating land investing as a side hustle to building a structured, KPI-driven company with a team that handles cold calling, texting, acquisitions, and follow-up. We talk about the moment in early 2025 when he almost quit, why his business stalled, and the realization that changed everything: he simply wasn't generating enough leads.Since then, Cody has tripled his lead flow, rebuilt his acquisition systems, and implemented daily accountability across his team. He also explains the exact KPIs he tracks, how he structures his acquisition pipeline, and what it takes to scale toward a $1M gross profit goal without destroying margins.If you're trying to build a scalable land investing business in 2026, this conversation is packed with practical insights you need to hear! 

261: Most people think their retirement accounts can only invest in stocks, mutual funds, and index funds. But that's not actually true.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/261)In this episode, I talk with Henry Yoshida, CEO of RocketDollar, about how investors can use self-directed retirement accounts to invest in alternative assets like real estate, land deals, startups, and private investments.Henry spent a decade at Merrill Lynch, built a robo-advisor acquired by Goldman Sachs, and now helps investors unlock retirement money for deals most people assume they can't access.Special Offer: Save $100 on your new RocketDollar account when you use the code 'REtipster' at checkout!

260: A few years ago, JB was running a 7-figure land investing business built almost entirely on direct mail and blind offers.Now? Things have changed.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/260)In this episode, we talk honestly about what's not working in land investing anymore, why “send more mail” isn't the answer, and how JB pivoted from small land flips to large subdivide deals and million-dollar acquisitions.We talk about tighter margins, rising competition, double-closes, ROAS collapse, and the uncomfortable questions most land investors are asking privately but not publicly.This isn't hype. It's a real conversation about adapting your real estate strategy when the market shifts.If you're a land investor, thinking about getting into land flipping, or questioning your current business model, this episode will give you a lot to think about.