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In this enlightening episode, we're joined by The Awakened One, Thich Dieu Thien, founder and spiritual leader of the Universal Door Meditation Center. Since her awakening in 2001, she has devoted her life to guiding others toward liberation from suffering and the realization of their true essence.Through profound yet accessible wisdom, she explains how most of us operate from the “born mind” — shaped by conditioning, ego, and past experiences, and how awakening to the “unborn mind” can reconnect us with our true nature, peace, and purpose.In This Episode, You'll Learn:What the Born Mind and Unborn Mind really areWhy awakening is not an achievement, but a returnHow to recognize the root of suffering in daily lifePractical tools to begin shifting out of mental noiseWhat it truly means to live with clarity and compassionThis conversation offers a direct, powerful invitation to see beyond the surface of the self — and into the mind that was never born.Episode Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠Thich ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Thich YoutubeThich ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

“I've changed. I've worked hard. So why doesn't she trust me yet?”In Part 4 of this essential series, we unpack the real reason why your wife may still carry pain—even after you've put in months of work. Emotional intimacy isn't about looking strong. It's about being reliable when tested. Just like a bridge under pressure, trust is built not by appearance but by how much it holds up when life hits hard.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your wife's pain doesn't vanish just because you've improvedHow real trust is built by sledgehammer-tested systems, not pretty wordsThe purpose of emotional intimacy and what not to expect in returnHow to walk her through your growth without needing her approvalThe crucial difference between a “full disclosure” and real emotional rebuildingWhat it looks like to lead without shortcuts—even when you're tiredIf you're a man trying to rebuild trust with a woman who's been hurt, this is your roadmap.Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/the-battle-of-perspectives-laman-nephi-and-the-power-of-faith/Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9kqP6p5Qw0Check out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/marriage-repair/⁠

Welcome to The Follow Up, where we recap this week's sermon so you can go deeper in your relationship with Jesus!  This week, Carrie is joined by Pastor Jack and Pastor Adam as they discuss Revelation 19 and the anticipated wedding between the church (the bride) and Christ's return as the groom.  And if that's not enough for you and maybe you want a little bit more action, there is also a Rider on a White Horse with a sword he uses to destroy the enemy and proclaim victory!  How's that for a wedding to remember?  Below are the questions explored in this episode:0:00 Opening/Welcome0:40 First Question - The Marriage Supper of the LambWhat does the marriage supper of the Lamb signify for our relationship with Christ and the church's identity as His Bride?2:15 Second Question - Readying Ourselves For Christ's ReturnHow might we ready ourselves for Christ's return, individually and as a church community?5:48 Third Question - Lessons From Revelation 19 On God's TriumphWhat lessons does the battle of good versus evil in Revelation 19 teach about God's ultimate triumph?8:41 Fourth Question - Jesus' Titles And His divine authorityHow do Jesus' titles in this chapter enhance our grasp of His divine authority?11:23 Fifth Question - How To Embody God's Kingdom in our daily livesIn light of Revelation 19, how can we embody the hope of God's kingdom in our daily lives?14:35 Congregation Question - The Symbolism of the Rider and White HorseConsidering the heavy imagery & symbolism in Revelation, could the battle between the Rider and the White Horse with a sword coming out of His mouth and His army and the armies of the enemies of God be a spiritual battle? The sword as God's Word & Truth would be dismantling the weapons of the enemy - the lies, deception, etc that he uses?20:44 Outro/GoodbyeEmail your Revelation Questions to social@springlakechurch.org Subscribe for more in-depth discussions and weekly updates on our biblical seriesFind Study Guides at springlakechurch.org/study-guides Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We'd love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Join us for a transformative journey that promises to shed light on the power and importance of gratitude and thanksgiving on this episode of the Jaime Luce Podcast. We delve deep into God's Word, uncovering the profound lessons that enhance self-reflection and personal growth. Our episode doesn't just stop at gratitude - we extend the conversation to the power of praise, the significance of the Holy Spirit, and the impact of our recognition of acts of kindness. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we encourage you all to remember to carry each other's burdens, show gratitude through our actions, and ultimately be givers in our own right. In this episode, you'll hear:  The significance of sacred spaces when approaching His presence How to build your relationship with God through gratitude and generosity Why giving brings God joy and how it blesses us in returnHow the power of prayer can foster unity within the body of Christ Where to dive in: (0:00:00) - The Power of Gratitude and Thanksgiving Gratitude, access to God's Word, Holy Spirit, self-reflection, and a thankful heart are emphasized for a blessed life. (0:07:58) - The Power of Gratitude and Praise Gratitude, Jesus as the gate to salvation, praising God, importance of freedom to worship, not taking privileges for granted. (0:17:33) - God's Presence and Gratitude The courts are a sanctuary and altar where the Holy Spirit resides, emphasizing living a holy life and proper protocol for approaching God. (0:27:51) - The Concept of Sacrifice in Giving Giving, sacrifice, and Jesus' ultimate sacrifice are discussed, along with practical ways to experience miraculous provision and the importance of being a part of the body of Christ. (0:36:51) - The Importance of Gratitude and Generosity Thanksgiving is expected by God for our own benefit, as it combats self-pity and leads to gratitude and generosity. (0:50:30) - Gratitude and Generosity Gratitude and generosity towards God, avoiding bitterness and pride, understanding Christ's sacrifice, and sharing blessings with others. (1:04:31) - Cultivating Generosity and Intercession Gratitude and generosity during Thanksgiving, prayer and intercession for unity and care in the body of Christ. About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook:    / jaime.luces.page   - Instagram:    / jaime_luce   - LinkedIn:    / jaime-luce-00395691   Support the Jaime Luce Podcast: - When you sign up for the Free Charisma Plus App, you help support this show. - Get your subscription at: https://bit.ly/CharismaAppJaime - Are you looking for Spirit-filled articles, teachings, insights, prophetic words, and the tools to gain intimate knowledge of the Holy Spirit? Charisma magazine empowers believers to live life in the Spirit. Each issue of Charisma Magazine contains articles, teachings, and insights to gain a more intimate knowledge of the Holy Spirit. https://bit.ly/CharismaSubJaime - To purchase the Spiritual Warfare Bible. https://bit.ly/CharismaBibleJaime

If you're looking for effective outreach ideas for your small church, join me as I talk with Ebonie Mukasa of Experience Church International in Miami, Florida. While some might define effective outreach as bringing people into your local church, Ebonie defines effective outreach as taking the church out to the world. She shares how teaching outreach as a lifestyle in your small church will change the people in your congregation from the inside out, erupting with kindness and living out the character of Christ.Listen in to hear: Why genuine outreach is always personalThe importance of giving without expecting something in returnHow to liberate yourself to serve freely and trust God with the resultsGet a FREE ticket to A Small Church Christmas Conference >> http://smallchurchsummits.com/Connect with Ebonie Mukasa:https://www.experiencechurchintl.org/https://www.eboniemukasa.com/Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" > http://smallchurchsummits.com/

This is a conversation with WTA doubles partners, Ingrid Neel and Olivia Tjandramulia.I previously chatted with Ingrid at the ATX Open after her first round win. They went on to win in the quarterfinals and lost in the semifinals. This conversation is after their quarterfinals victory.Ingrid and Olivia share insights about their quarterfinals match, specific moments from the match, and their strategy. Their quarterfinals match was full of strategy and communication tidbits.You'll learn:Why Ingrid gave a fist pump after Olivia missed a returnHow they determined their serve strategy to the ad courtHow they determined when to be aggressive on returns and when to use lobsCheck out Ingrid's first interview here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/ingrid-neel-interview/**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/***Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/. ***Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & moreRead our written doubles lessons hereSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video lessons

Take control of your future by listening to this episode in which Jeremy Roll outlines how understanding market cycles and timing, successful investment habits, and recession-resistant investing may help you gain much knowledge. So, whether you're an active or passive investor, this podcast is for you!WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Top real estate investments with predictable cash flow returnHow to know if a market cycle has reset?Secrets of a successful investorWhy you shouldn't invest in volatile housing markets right nowValuable investing lessons from a successful investorInvesting tips for low-risk passive investorsABOUT JEREMY ROLLJeremy started investing in real estate and businesses in 2002 and left the corporate world in 2007 to become a full-time passive cash flow investor. He is currently an investor in more than 60 opportunities across more than $1 Billion worth of real estate and business assets.  He is the Founder and President of Roll Investment Group and the co-Founder of For Investors By Investors (FIBI), a non-profit organization that was launched in 2007 to facilitate networking and learning among real estate investors. Jeremy has an MBA from The Wharton School and is an Advisor for Realty Mogul, the largest real estate crowdfunding website in the US. CONNECT WITH JEREMYEmail: jroll@rollinvestments.comCONNECT WITH USTo book an exclusive FREE consulting session with Tate or to view his current investment offerings, please go to www.investwithgreenlight.com.Want a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Special Announcement! Tate's brand-new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/.Do you have difficulty underwriting deals? Never worry about getting your numbers wrong with Real Estate Lab, a cloud-based platform for investors. Sign up at https://www.realestatelab.com/ using the promo code TAG2 to get 10% off your first 12 months. Automate your acquisitions and underwriting like a boss now!

It is never too early to find the best strategy on how to meet new investors. The right approach can make it a lot easier to develop a healthy working relationship when you're actively seeking partners for your real estate venture.In today's episode, multifamily investor and government affairs consultant Jared Asch shares his best practices when he meets new investors. Jared is currently a partner in a real estate investing firm where he supports investors to realize living financially free through passive investing. Plus, he shares what social media platform he's using to convert the most number of leads into successful transactions.Key Points From This Episode: How he builds relationships with fellow investorsThe types of questions he asks to get to know more about othersHow to follow up on your potential investorsHow he dealt with a project that did not go as plannedHow he went above and beyond to support his investorsThe CRM tool that he is usingBest tip for passive investorsHis biggest business challenge todayThe most important metrics that he tracksThe daily habits that he is disciplined about that produce the highest returnHow he gives back to the community.Tweetables:“Be creative in expanding your network. Attend events, meetings, dinners and speaker series where investors and entrepreneurs meet to make you and your business visible to this community.”“Every month we're doing a webinar, educating them about how they can save on their taxes or other things, not just promoting ourselves, but educating them about the process, the deal they're involved in, and just making sure they know their money is safe.”“We're keeping your principal in a real estate business and you've been around the space a long time you get that comparison.”“It's more important to me to protect your money and give it back to you than chance anything going wrong.”“I think if you're genuine, and you listen to them, and you over communicate, most people are happy.”“I think that the supply and demand issue in key markets is still a problem. And I expect rents to go up and vape and occupancy to stay high.”“Don't be afraid to ask something and to check in with your team.”“If you're a marketing person for a business, you're looking at opening rates for emails, how many people laid eyes on your Facebook ad? So for us, it's converting them into a phone call, converting our open rate higher.”I think LinkedIn is getting the most traction right now at bringing people in.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Crown CapitalJared Asch on LinkedInAbout Jared AschJared Asch is a Partner at Crown Capital. He is also the founder and managing partner of  government affairs and procurement consultancy firm, Capstone Government Affairs. Prior to this, he worked in a number of government-related positions.Jared earned a political science degree from Florida State University and a master's degree in public administration from American University. 

“Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama Welcome to Episode 73:How To Manage Clients Who Become g-g-g-GhostsGHOSTING! Sadly, it's a real thing in the business world. That's right folks, just like the culture of “swiping right” on Tinder and all those other dating apps, ghosting isn't just for the dating world anymore … It has spilled over into the professional aspect of our lives, with negative consequences. And it hurts!We're virtually stuck in a “no face-to-face communication -- no responsibility” aka “out of sight -- out of mind” generation. It's like an internet virus of the people …! And in our virtual opinion, we feel this should never happen in the business world.It's also not all that hard to search for subtext when you get no response, and your inbox is hearing crickets. And if you're anything like me, your brain takes you in a million different directions, none of them happy ones … “Why don't they care about their actionables and business as much as I do, when it's not even my business?” … You're not quite sure when they will come back to say, “Hi, I'm back -- and I need these projects done by end of day today … tomorrow …” Or if they're even coming back at all.Here's what we will be untangling in this episode ...How and why it's best to just let it goWhy they became the ghosts you once knewWhat you can do when they magically returnHow we ease the pain of being professionally ghostedPatterns of a virtual cancellation society Are you ready?Pop in your awesome earbuds and let's dive in!

Episode Summary:In this episode of The Raz Report, Jason Raznick speaks with Anthony Zhang, CEO of Vinovest.Jason and Anthony talk about:How profitable it is to invest in wine and the yearly rate of returnHow much money is need to start investing in wine and the process of investingAnthony's favorite wine to enjoy as a wine investorAnthony's life as an entrepreneurLearn more about Vinovest here!Hosts:Jason RaznickTwitter: https://twitter.com/jasonraznickSign Up to Benzinga Pro today to receive most exclusive interviews, news and stock picks fast!https://pro.benzinga.com/Click here for more episodes of The RazReport.Disclaimer: All of the information, material, and/or content contained in this program is for informational purposes only. Investing in stocks, options, and futures is risky and not suitable for all investors. Please consult your own independent financial adviser before making any investment decisions.Transcript:BZ: Very excited on this RazReport to have Vinovest CEO Anthony Zhang. Here's a way you can make money. This guy has created multiple companies and sold them. People reach out to me for advice on what to do for businesses. Next year they need to reach out to Anthony.Welcome to the show, Anthony.A:Jason, thanks so much for having me on. It's a pleasure.BZ: Before we get into your entrepreneurial journey, I just want you to quickly say what you guys do. What is Vinovest?A: We are a way for anyone to be able to diversify their portfolios into the asset class of fine wine. So we help people buy, store and sell appreciating assets, like investment-grade wines.BZ: How long have you been doing it?A:So we are rocking on year three right now.BZ: And how has it, how has the journey been?A: We launched actually March of 2020. So if you remember what was happening, that we were heading into a global pandemic. And I remember the first week me and my co-founder launched the business was when the stock market tanks like 20%, 30%.We looked at each other and think holy crap, is this the worst time ever to launch a new investment platform? Thankfully things worked out. Been able to amass, tens of thousands of investors. So now it's broader platform. And the wine work has been doing pretty well as well.It's 2020 it's at 17% returns last year, around 19%. And this year we're actually up almost 6% year to date.BZ: Anthony where did you grow up? what's your story?A: All right. We're in the bay area, but actually spent most of my childhood years abroad. Beijing, Hong Kong, Vancouver. But came back here for high school, finished up high school in Palo Alto, California, and then started college in LA. And I think that's when my entrepreneurial journey started with my first business, which was a college food delivery startup called onboard.BZ:Is that the one you pitched to Mark Cuban?A: Yeah. So after that pitch night with Mark I had the opportunity to join a fellowship program called the Thiel fellowship. For those of you who aren't familiar, Peter Thiel, every single year, gives out a hundred thousand dollars to about 26 people.And it is no strings attached except you have to drop out of college. I got that. I dropped out of school and actually pursued that food delivery startup full time. And over the course of the next four or so years, we were able to grow that business out to over 20 markets nationwide. We had hunted a thousand students using it, and we eventually sold that.We were able to get a really good return for our early investors. More than 2X. And if it's any indication, many of those investors now also back to my current company between 2X and 10X.BZ: So you sold Envoy. And then you said, what was the other company you sold?A: So if you remember what's happening in Hollywood in 2017, it was a Harvey Weinstein that was dominating the news and all the terrible things he did.And a similar story was unfolding in Silicon Valley where a lot of big shot VCs were getting called out in the news for pretty much doing the same thing, racial discrimination. Sexual harassment. As a guy, I definitely did not experience any of it. And it was shocking to me and talking with a lot of my friends who, were female founders or founders from other minority backgrounds, they were sharing some of their stories with me privately. And I was like, holy crap these stories need to be able to be out there, but in a way that doesn't hurt the storyteller right.In a way that can also benefit future powers. So maybe essentially like a rating app for venture capitalists and angel investors. And just because of the climate at the time that site really blew up pretty quickly. Hundreds of thousands of unique searches a month on entrepreneurs and other investors, actually just looking at that out, these other VCs and angel investors that they were potentially going to work with.BZ: Anthony is that one still around?A: Yeah. Now it's called Rate My Investors. So if you go to ratemyinvestor.com I believe it is still the largest database of vetted reviews on angels and VCsBZ:So what was it like working with Peter Thiel?A: So the program is pretty awesome. I think the biggest benefit that it gave me was seeing that "Hey, there are a lot of other young entrepreneurs that have taken a traditional path and they're taken out." I was, I was going into my sophomore year at college.I was working a ton on the startup and everyone around me was just living a normal college life. I feel like I had a community and joining the Thiel fellowship and being a part of that, I think just gave me that sort of tribe that I needed to feel competent dropping out. Or also would have just been in my college apartment, being alone all the time, trying to build a company.There's a quality standard that comes with becoming a Thiel fellow.BZ: So while you were at USC you had an accident, right? And are you cool talking about that? A: Yeah, absolutely. It's a part of who I am. So this was actually when I was running Envoy now. And this is about almost six years to this day, actually. I had a spinal cord injury and so those of you don't know what that is. It means that you pretty much get paralyzed from wherever in your spinal cord break. For me it was a surgical injury. So this was like up in my neck at the C5 vertebrae. And that meant I couldn't really move anything below my shoulders at first. And that completely changed my life because I was in the ICU for five weeks.I could not move anything. Multiple surgeries and was on a ventilator for almost the next four months. And, talk about having to learn everything all over again. I wasn't thinking about my startup or, investors or anything like that, even though I was in the middle of raising around it at the time obviously that round crumbled.But I was in full-on survival mode. I didn't even know if I could go back to doing any of the things I used to love. And recovering and being able to have even the drive to want to do something again, other than stare at the ceiling, getting in bed it was a really tough time and I'm really just fortunate to have my then girlfriend now wife with me.And she was really just by everything and helping me realize that Hey Anthony even though, physically, you're not the same. No, you're all there mentally. You can still be able to do what you love, which is running businesses. And you shouldn't go back to doing the things that you love.And so then during those five weeks or what happened to Envoy now and what, and just we'll go there first and then I'll. Yeah. It was honestly almost six months where I was away from the business by like co-founders took over, they were running the business in my absence. And, I actually refused to look at a phone for almost four or five months.Cause I was just fully in denial, what had happened and it was in the hospital in, in, in our rehabilitation hospital for pretty much the next year. And. Th like mentally professionally, personally, how did this change you or did it change you? Yeah, I think what really helped me really snap back into reality was a statistic that my occupational therapist read me.It was "they're saying that 80% of people have spinal cord injuries. They actually never go back to work." And I was like, holy crap. I don't want to be part of that 80%. I want to just go back to the real world and, be able to live life again. My life cannot just be in a hospital facility doing assisted care for the rest of my life.That's what actually led me to come back to the. I told him, I go fast. Okay, I'm coming back. I'm still in the hospital. I'm still going to be doing, five to six hours of therapy a day and work on me, but I want to get back to running the business. And that was that, that turning point that kind of gave me a new perspective of being incredibly lucky to get to where I was.But the fact that there was still so much more to go with the business. And I think that's also what I think helped to drive our company over the next year. So we've got to that eventual acquisition.BZ: You've gotten some mobility back in your body as well, Is that correct?A: I can definitely like move a few more things. I'm still in a wheelchair today, but I'm not completely independent. I still have to have the help of others to be able to get along with my every day. And I think that was honestly a biggest, big lesson I had to learn was actually to ask for help.Cause as an adult, like you don't do that very often. And it was very hard for me to Come to that realization that if I wanted to actually have the freedom that I wanted to have in my life, needed to be okay with that. BZ: So you do all this stuff, the delivery, investment crypto, how did you choose to get into wines?A: I came across an article in the wall street journal and it was talking about all these ultra wealthy billionaires and Luxury assets they were investing in that was making them richer. And how crazy are the terms? Are all these assets work? On the top of the list, there's things like wine and whiskey are like classic cars rare luxury goods. And all of them had really incredible double digit returns over the course of decades.And I was like, holy crap. Like I did not know art had those returns. I had not known why I'd had those returns and I was like, Hey, it sounds pretty cool. Being able to collect and invest in wine. And the worst that can happen is that I'm stuck with a bunch of nice wine that I can end up drinking.If I'm not getting those returns or pick the wrong lines, if that's my downside scenario, it doesn't seem too bad. Decided to start collecting wine and realized very quickly why you need to be very wealthy because I was spending tens of thousands of dollars on things like insurance custody, setting up the right storage, getting, trying to get into all these like exclusive auctions.And it's a ton of barriers to entry that I don't think would be feasible for any average retail investor or any even like most high net worth. So like the amount of work that it takes to actually properly and properly. Investing in wine is a lot. And I thought to myself that's ridiculous that we're in, we're in 2020, 2021, 2022, and this is still the way that you invest in wine.The easiest way to transact wine is to wait two weeks and go and auction. And your market is the people who are in the room, right? That's silly to me, especially being in crypto where everything is transparent, global 24 - 7, right? Instant. That's actually part of doing that on the side for a few years and realizing that Hey, this is something that I'm very passionate about and I want to give this sort of access that I've developed myself throughout the years.I want to give that to more.BZ: So how does the process work? So there's a lot of stuff that you've done behind the scenes that we need to talk about here. How have you actually pulled this amazing platform off. Did you have to become SEC approved? Like how many years did it take? This is fricking pretty impressive, man.A: . So this was this is just a lot of exploration between me and my co-founder and we realized that Even though a lot of people we think would be interested in investing in wine, but like yourself, for example, most people, first of all, haven't even heard of wine investing and they definitely don't know which ones to pick.So that's why we chose this product. Which is essentially like a guided or managed portfolio as a first product, right? Like you pick your risk appetite, you pick, a few other inputs, how much you want to invest and things like that. And then we'll, we'll do all the heavy lifting for you, we help you pick the one. We help restore store the wines. We help you show the prices and history. And when you should sell those wines, we really are the ones to be that sort of like educational guide as you start your wine investment journey. So why do you think wine is as good as not as good as the alternate investment?So I actually came from it from more of a crypto medical, right? Like people love. It's deflationary. It's something that has a very fixed supply, same with wine, and then get him to eat it. If you release a thousand bottles into the market, you can't ever print more bottles from that same year.And why don't even take it one step further where in addition to that, people are drinking those bottles every single day. So maybe after year one, that 1000 bottles turn into 900. And just given supply and demand. That means that the remaining 900 bottles were just going to be a little bit more scarce and valuable.On top of that wine actually agents, right? The profile of that wine actually changes throughout time and people prefer the taste of aged wine. So not only is this product getting more scarce over time, but it's actually changing and appreciating into a better product. And those two are really the key drivers of why wine goes up and down.When you pick the right one. And to me, those things that seem like very simple to understand and something that doesn't really go away. People are not going to stop drinking wine anytime soon.BZ:Do I invest buy the bottle of wine and you guys store it? Or how does that work?A: Yeah, so we store it for you by default.You can actually get it delivered to you and drink it if you want, but by keeping it within our storage facility. It makes selling the much easier, because it's like a, it's like buying a car where like the moment it's off the lot and it gets into like your garage, it's massively devalued.So by keeping it in our temperature controlled facilities that maintains the highest possible resale.BZ: How many facilities do you have?A: All over the world, actually, because our wine has grown all over the world. So if we're buying wine from France for keeping it in France, if we're buying wine from Napa, we're keeping it in Napa.BZ:Do you have to buy insurance on it?Yeah. So all of these facilities have pretty robust insurance on them because what if the wine breaks right? What if there's an earthquake? What if you know the runs out of power and it's no longer temperature control. So all of those protections we have in place as part of the Beano best program, so that you actually can have asset protection and be able to feel safe as a first time.BZ: Are you being the first robo advisor for fine wine? A: Yeah, I think it's a very good comparison because we do have algorithms behind that make it a fully automated process.And we're the ones that are seeing those and fully being able to manage it for. Of course I got human experts that do inform and update that algorithm, but it's really that combination it's so scale such a huge user base while not having to hire a ton of new people.BZ: How many investors are on the platform?So I think we're creeping up on 10,000 investors on the planet. And a lot of them are like yourself, right there. They're very much versed in the investing world. They're investing in other alternatives and they see this as just wasted bark, some of their money that doesn't have the same correlation to the other stuff that.BZ: Now there's a quote, you said "the main thing separating someone with a hundred million investible assets and a hundred thousand investible assets is not the stock markets it's access to alternative investments." What do you mean by that?A: I think access to quality alternatives is really that difference-maker because.Anybody can invest in stocks, and you can pick all the same stocks. You can pick all those same cryptos, but still, I think that role of alternatives is where there is so much information asymmetry. There's so much gated, right? It's not everybody can invest in the top real estate funds.Not anybody can get into the best startups. There's a, there's definitely a kind of a gate and a barrier there. And same with wine. Not anybody can invest in best wines in the world because of those reasons of, not having access or not having the right storage and things like that.WithVinovest, we're trying to do our part in helping to change that.BZ: Vinovest launched a live marketplace to buy and sell wine on February 3rd, 2022.Can you talk a little bit how that works?A: So this is very similar to. A trading platform. A lot of people are going to be able to make their own decisions on, Hey if I don't want the managed portfolio to pick those wines out for me, if I, maybe I'm graduating from the manager side or maybe I'm just a more active type of investor.And I like to make my own picks. That's the place for you, right? If you're really betting on the region of champagne, you can just buy all the champagne you want and be able to have a very concentrated portfolio. Or if you really love this one producer, do you think their line's going to go up, skyrocket, you can just do that.It's a more, I think active experience for our users. And so far we've seen a really great response.BZ: Can you give like a number of, so if I invested $5,000 today, In 10 years what will it be? Can ypu just tell me like a rate of return that you think I could get over the next year by percentage terms? A: So historical rates returned to the wine market at been around just over 10%.You can just compound that and do the math where it's a pretty stable asset. It's something that is going to have minimal drawdown periods during the sessions. And it's reliable, right. Line investing in wine has been around for how does. It just really hasn't been available.BZ: Okay. So it seems like a no brainer. Are there accounts that invest in like hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions? A: Yeah, we had people up on, on that level and those are more so like the institutional clients, family offices where they're managing large sums of money.But most people are in the single digit thousands. They're just starting out the retail investors. They're looking to put some of their money in their overall investible portfolio into this asset, like wine and then build it up over time.BZ: Okay. And how does Vinovest make money? A:So we make money through our management fees.So this covers the storage, the insurance, and all those protections that we talk about. And for that's how we, that's how we monetize.BZ: Did you have to become SEC approved?A: So this is outside ofSEC because we're not selling securities, right?Currently is not deemed as a security, it's a collectible. And because we're also not selling shares that represent wine or selling fractional ownership, I think like a lot of the other, real estate or art sort of investment programs. That makes it so that you're just buying a bottle of why you're just buying a case of wine.And you can drink it too. So that kind of preserves the utility of the wine, which makes it a lot more flexible from a regulatory standpoint.BZ: So if I put a 100k dollars into. And I keep it in until 2025. Let's say the money stays with you guys and then you guys would say, if I want to sell the, you guys would send the money back, basically.A: So we'd sell your wines off to the next person, right? And then you would you'd get those returns, the Delta between what you paid for and what it sells for.BZ: I created my account. How do I fund my account? A: Pretty much any single payment option under the sun. You can write us a check. You can pay in crypto. Credit card, you can link your bank account.BZ: So can I do that online or do I need to call someone now all online so I you don't need to talk to anybody?A: You can do that.BZ: What is your favorite wine?I'll say a favorite recent has been Vincent Dauvissat Chablis. Super crisp. Just goes really well with, cheese, fish, and even chicken. And that's one that I've been really enjoying recently.So thank you for coming on.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-raz-report/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In episode #8 of The Grace Berger Show (recorded on Tuesday, February 22nd), Grace and Coach Marlow discuss her decision to return for another season, the team's grueling stretch of six games in 14 days, and much more.Topics:Grace's decision to return for another yearWhy her shoulder was wrapped for a couple of gamesMackenzie's rehab to returnHow to get open when closely guardedThe Iowa gamesCompetitive and physical basketballIncoming recruitsThe schedule, including 6 games in 14 daysTheme music provided by Bob Thompson.About our presenting sponsor, Farrall WealthFarrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.Learn more and contact Greg: https://www.farrallwealth.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Martin Tajur is an angel investor, partner at Honey Badger Capital as well as a co-founder and ex-CTO of one of the most successful sales CRM companies globally - Pipedrive. In our first interview with a unicorn founder, we talk about the origins of Pipedrive,  growing it into a billion-dollar company, and the evolution of the role of the founder as the company grows. We also dig deeper into the hard things about growing a business. Finally, we talk about angel investing and its benefits for companies and investors. The topics covered in this episode with Timestamps[02:20] - INTRODUCTION Learning how not to do a startup from own experienceIs it possible to start a successful company not working full timeSkype post-acquisition[10:40] -  ON PIPEDRIVE AND RAISING A UNICORNConfidence in the product to compete in a crowded spaceProduct simplicity and usabilityThe role of the founder when scaling a startupKeys to success when growing a startupJob interview tipsLetting go of responsibilitiesAcquiring other startups as a growth strategyDo the founders have a say in a unicorn level exit[31:30] - ON HARD THINGS IN BUILDING A COMPANYMaintaining focusKeeping the company afloat financially in an early stageAgreeing between founders on responsibilities and equityHire slow, fire fastWhat to do if a manager cannot keep up with the growth of the companyDealing with strategy misalignment between founders and investors[49:10] - ON ANGEL INVESTINGWhat it takes to start angel investingHow fast you should build up your angel portfolioWhat angels should bring to the table besides moneyWhat do angels get out of the investments besides returnHow to find the right angel for your business Find out more on https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness The full interview with Martin is available NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts 

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Aaron Chapman ran into major obstacles on his first 2 real estate deals... obstacles you might face as you launch your own investing career. Wouldn't you like to know how to react when you're turned down for a loan? Today, you'll learn how!From a duplex purchase that seemed doomed when he lost his job while in escrow... to a triplex purchase that a bank wouldn't touch, this Louisville, KY investor breaks down how he reached 5 doors by age 24 – and his exact roadmap to reach financial independence by age 30!Oh, and don't miss the story of how Aaron wound up on the show (hint: his fiance is the real MVP!). Before you go, here's a challenge for you: who in your market would make a great guest for this show? Send them over to biggerpockets.com/guest and we'll take a look at their application.In This Episode We Cover:His "work backwards" plan for achieving financial freedom ($10k/month) by age 30Aaron's process for "driving for dollars"Living for free through house hackingBuying a "1% rule" triplex using seller financingHow he achieved a 47% cash-on-cash returnHow he and his fiance adjusted when he lost his job while under contract on his first deal!Getting your spouse or partner interested in investingAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupFelipe's InstagramAshley's InstagramBiggerPockets PodcastBiggerPockets MoneyBiggerPockets BusinessBiggerPockets Podcast 329: Financial Freedom Before 30 Through Just 10 Deals With Felipe MejiaRobert KiyosakiCozyStessaDeal CheckDeal MachineZillowCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rookie27

Income tax. Not a particularly exciting topic, especially when it comes to paying them. But something we all need to deal with nevertheless. We are all (or at least should be) aware of what our personal tax returns entail. But are you fully aware of the implications holding crypto can have on your tax filing?Clinton Donnelly, Founder of CryptoTaxAudit has done hundreds of tax returns for US citizens, both domestic and expatriated, and is an expert when dealing with filing crypto and Bitcoin taxes. He is also an Enrolled Agent, which means he meets the requirements of the IRS to represent taxpayers. Clinton has seen it all, and there's no situation too complicated. In our interview with Clinton, we explored the ins and outs of crypto taxes for US citizens – it was an information-rich conversation. US taxpayers who hold crypto will learn what they need to report to the IRS, as well as the practical, concrete actions one can take to make sure they are complying with the Tax Code of the United States of America.Topics covered in this episode:Your tax obligations are as a cryptocurrency holderWhat you need to report and how you can prepare a Bullet Proof tax returnHow to put yourself in ths shoes of a IRS tax auditorWhat to do if you get an IRS audit letter (hint don't panic)The biggest mistakes people make when filing their tax return and the risks they faceWhat to do if your crypto transaction history is messyWhat proactive steps you can take to improve your situationEpisode links: CryptoTaxAuditDonnelly Tax LawIRS Refused to Clarify Its Crypto Tax Guidance Isn’t Binding, US Watchdog SaysIRS Explains What Crypto Owners Must Know to File Taxes This YearClinton Donnelly, TwitterClinton Donnelly, LinkedinThis episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture. This podcast episode was sponsored by CryptoTaxAudit.com.

Natalie Kolodij is a tax strategist. (You’ve probably seen her in the forums!) With April 15 looming around the corner, we’re going to chat about ways to choose the RIGHT tax professional who can best serve YOUR specific needs.Natalie also shares a few red flags about potential tax preparers, as well as specific things your tax pro should be asking for—and what it means if they do not.She’ll also share some common missed deductions that can cost you BIG and how to prepare and organize your documents so your tax pro can process your returns quickly, efficiently, and with the least amount of time billed to you.Looking for that seemingly-elusive real estate professional status? Natalie explains in detail how to qualify for this lucrative benefit. She even shares how long you can depreciate a kangaroo!If you’re a taxpayer, this show can help you save time and money. If you’re a real estate investor/taxpayer, you can’t afford NOT to listen to Natalie’s advice!In This Episode We Cover:The right time for somebody to start looking for a tax professionalHow to find a tax professionalHow important state-specific knowledge isWhat a true expert can bring to the table regarding your returnWhat a real estate professional isBenefits of consulting a tax professional prior to buying a propertyHow to prepare for a meeting with your tax professional3 most common errors—check these before submitting your returnHow to approach a tax return for a house hack or duplexWhat to do if you recognize issues with past returnsWhat depreciation recapture isAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowMileIQ: Mileage Tracking AppBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Money Facebook GroupBiggerPockets Money Survey

In this week's show, Preston and Stig reflect back on the last 50 episodes and highlight what they have learned. The show covers a wide range of topics from Artificial Intelligence (AI), options trading, value investing, and Benjamin Graham's Intelligent Investor.Click here to get full access to our show notes.In this episode, you'll learn:How Artificial Intelligence will disrupt multiple industriesHow the best investors in the world use stock screenersExactly how much the valuation of stocks change the expected returnHow to invest with options in an overvalued marketHow to value the assets on the balance sheet

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Most people dream of getting out of the “rat race,” quitting their day job, and living on passive income sources. However, usually that’s just wishful thinking. But today, we’re excited to introduce you to a real estate investor who did just that using rental properties, and he explains just how he did it. You’ll learn how our guest, Mark Walker, used single family houses at first to begin building his portfolio, and how his passive income really took off when he switched to multifamily. And you’ll love the in-depth discussion on exactly how he acquired his 64-unit apartment building!In This Episode We Cover:How Mark got started with a duplex that yielded a 36.5% cash on cash returnTips for shifting from developments to rentalsWhy he doesn’t want anything to do with property managementWhy it’s a matter of finding the right financingThe basics to know about amortization and cash and cash returnHow to partner with the right people along the wayHow he finances his dealsHow he structures his partnershipsThe difference between conventional and commercial loansHow he ended up partnering on a deal with a property managerHow he knew that it was the right time to quit his jobTips on job shadowing someone with great experienceDetails on his 64-unit dealWhat you should know about syndicationHow much time he is spending on his businessAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Bookstore (Black Friday Sale!)Mindy Jensen’s BP Profile Mr Money MoustacheBP Podcast 201: Flipping 100+ “Zombie” Houses with Justin StamperBiggerPockets WebinarQuickbooksDancing with the StarsBooks Mentioned in this ShowRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiBest Real Estate Investing Advice Ever by Joe FairlessTweetable Topics:“I’m the guy who likes to say yes. I don’t like saying no. I let somebody else do that for me.” (Tweet This!)“It’s been a pleasant surprise for a multifamily owner. Once you get that property stabilized, it can go to autopilot.” (Tweet This!)“Never stop learning. Learning leads to action, and action leads to success.” (Tweet This!)“Do your first deal and learn from it. Ask yourself what’s working, what’s not working, and what can improve.” (Tweet This!)Connect with MarkMark’s BiggerPockets ProfileMark’s Company WebsiteFree gift for BiggerPockets’ listeners

Everyone knows rental properties can be a great way to build wealth and cash flow. Yet so few people ever take the steps needed to build their portfolio. That’s why we’re excited for you to listen to this week’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast! On this show, we sit down with Steve Garner, a North Carolina investor who currently is building and managing a rental portfolio while working a full-time job he loves. You’ll learn several creative methods for finding deals that have worked great for Steve, as well as some of his clever tricks for managing tenants with minimal work!In This Episode We Cover:How Steve got started in real estateHow to build courage to get started investingDetails on his first dealWhy Brandon and Steve love tenant-proofing their propertiesWhat “REO” meansWhat REIA isHow he landed his second property using HomepathTips for looking at cash on cash returnHow many deals has Steve done so farHow he finds dealsHow he handles CapExHow to puts money aside for CapExSteve’s 10-unit townhomesHow he finances his propertiesThoughts on managing propertiesWhy he’s very particular when a tenant’s about to leaveWhat his full-time job isThe importance of screening and having standards for tenantsAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowDenver Startup WeekBiggerPockets JobsCarlton Sheets CassettesBiggerPockets WebinarBiggerPockets EventsBP Podcast 004: Commercial Real Estate Investing With Frank GallinelliBP Podcast 186: How to Get Your First Few Properties — Even in a Competitive Market with Dave MeyerBiggerPockets ForumsBooks Mentioned in this ShowThe Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon TurnerThe Book on Rental Property Investing and The Book on Managing Rental by Brandon Turner and Heather TurnerThe Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiLandlording on Auto-Pilot by Mike ButlerThe Success Journey by John C. MaxwellThe Richest Man in Babylon by George S. ClasonHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieTweetable Topics:“I am a long-term buy and hold investor so I try to rent-proof my properties.” (Tweet This!)“The time to get credit is when you don’t need it.” (Tweet This!)“There’s so many good tenants out there that you want to make sure you find that good tenant.” (Tweet This!)“Beyond being a continual learner is taking action.” (Tweet This!)Connect with SteveSteve’s BiggerPockets Profile