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| The Truth About Group Insurance: High-Cost Drugs, Tax Benefits & What Employers Need to Know | 08 May 2025 | 00:26:59 | |
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar In this must-listen episode, Darren and Christina sit down with group insurance expert Pat McIver to unpack everything employers and employees need to know about group benefits. From the basics of coverage and cost-sharing to how high-cost medications like Ozempic and biologics are reshaping plans, this episode delivers practical insights you won’t find in a brochure. Learn how to structure a tax-efficient benefits plan, why claims experience matters, and how the coming changes in pharmacare might impact your business. Whether you're managing a two-person team or a 100-person company, this conversation is packed with essential knowledge, tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction to Pat McIver 1:55 - Breaking down group benefits 7:30 - Is Ozempic and other new drugs covered? 12:30 - What types of claims will drive up the premium? 14:40 - Minimum number of employees needed to start a benefits plan 15:45 - Best practices from employer standpoint on long term disability coverage 18:40 - What is a health spending account? 22:15 - Tips for business owners on what to avoid and what they should be looking at BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| What is Infinite Banking? | The Strategy the Wealthy Use to MAXIMIZE Their Returns | 05 May 2025 | 00:29:03 | |
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are bringing it back to the beginning and doing a refresher episode of what is the infinite banking concept, how does it work, and provide a fantastic example of what it looks like in real time. Whether you’re a new listener or you’ve been with us since the beginning, you do not want to miss this episode, tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Brief overview of “what is infinite banking?” 5:25 - What is the product that is used in the infinite banking concept? 7:00 - How do the loans work? 8:45 - Why do wealthy individuals use infinite banking? 11:05 - Retirement and legacy planning 14:20 - Working with someone that specializes in the infinite banking concept 17:00 - Example of using the infinite banking concept 27:05 - Wrap up BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Election Day: Deciding Canada’s Future | Canadian Real Estate Comeback?? | The Rockefeller Method Preview | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:22:38 | |
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s bonus episode, we have the May update coming out a little early! It’s election day in Canada and we’re all heading to the polls, right? Christina and Darren break down Bank of Canada and Canadian dollar updates, as well as economic news, stock market and Bitcoin updates and a quick preview of our new partnership with Garrett Gunderson! If you want to do what the Rockefellers do, you don’t want to miss this! Check out the link below Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Bank of Canada update 3:20 - Canadian dollar update 4:25 - Economic news 7:25 - Stock market update 8:10 - Bitcoin update 11:00 - Real estate update 15:20 - Life insurance industry news 16:10 - Control and Compound news BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| What Would the Rockefellers Do? | Generational Wealth for Canadians | PART 1 | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:21:25 | |
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar Welcome to part one of our new series, What Would the Rockefellers Do? — based on the powerful book by Garrett Gunderson and Michael Isom. In this episode, Darren and Christina break down how the Rockefellers built lasting generational wealth — and why the Vanderbilts lost it all — and explain how Canadians can apply these timeless strategies to protect and grow their own family legacies. Tune in now and don’t miss out on part 2 coming soon! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 3:35 - The tale of two fortunes 7:20 - What is the Rockefeller method? 14:20 - The importance of passing down financial knowledge BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| The Basics of Infinite Banking | 7 Common Mistakes to AVOID | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:28:13 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down 7 common mistakes to avoid when setting up and using the infinite banking strategy. Some of these mistakes include choosing the wrong insurance product, not properly structuring the policy, and of course, working with an advisor who doesn’t understand how the concept works! Tune in now, you don’t want to miss this episode. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - The basics of infinite banking 4:30 - Mistake #1: choosing the wrong insurance product 7:35 - Mistake #2: people who aren’t financially ready for this concept 10:40 - Mistake #3: not structuring the policy properly 12:40 - Mistake #4: not repaying the loans in the early years 14:45 - Mistake #5: not giving your policy a chance to compound in the early years 16:40 - Mistake #6: treating the infinite banking concept like an equity investment 19:45 - Mistake #7: working with the wrong advisor to set up the policy(s) 23:00 - Best practices for success BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| The Entrepreneurial Myth | Why Do Businesses Fail? | The E-Myth Revisited | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:33:31 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner, you do not want to miss this week’s episode! Darren and Christina are going over the book “The E-Myth Revisited” and break down the key concepts for how business owners can properly run their business. These include knowing your vision, your strategic objectives, your systems strategy, as well as serious emphasis on making time to work ON the business, not just IN the business. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - The best resources for business owners and entrepreneurs 3:30 - What is the entrepreneurial myth? 5:40 - Breaking down the technician, the planner, and the entrepreneur 8:30 “You need to be working on your business, not just in your business” 13:25 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What is your vision? 15:45 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - Why are you doing this? 17:00 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What are your strategic objectives? 18:00 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What is your organization strategy? 20:45 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What is your systems strategy? 22:55 - You NEED to dedicate time to work ON your business 24:30 - Start with small steps 25:45 - Don’t forget to delegate! 27:10 - Real life example of growing a business 29:30 - Final thoughts BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Learn to Invest in Real Estate like the Pros | Powerhouse Conference Preview with Seth Ferguson | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:23:41 | |
On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Seth Ferguson, real estate investor and creator of the Powerhouse Conference! Formally known as the Multi Family Conference, this year’s event will be bigger than ever with some incredible speakers. Darren and Seth also chat about Seth’s real estate investing journey, why he started the conference, memorable speakers through the years, and a preview of what to expect this year! The Powerhouse Conference runs from May 23-25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Get your tickets here: https://powerhouseconference.com/ SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Seth’s real estate investing journey 2:55 - From single family to multi family 4:40 - How did Seth start the original Multi Family Conference? 7:10 - Seth on some of the incredible speakers he’s had at the conference over the years 10:20 - The biggest lessons Seth has learned from hosting the conference 12:40 - Rebranding to the Powerhouse Conference 15:30 - The power of networking 16:50 - This year’s speakers 20:00 - Canadians investing in the US FIND SETH ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethfergusonofficial/?hl=en FIND POWERHOUSE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhouseconference/ BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Canada ELECTION 2025 | The Policies That Will Put Canadians First | Healthcare, Housing, and Taxes | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:30:22 | |
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On today’s episode, it’s the April update! This month’s update is a little different than usual, Darren and Christina will be breaking down the upcoming Canadian federal election and they chat about the policies they’d like to see implemented that will help Canadians get where they need to go! Topics include the US tariffs response, fiscal responsibility and deficit reduction, new pipelines, the carbon tax, as well as corporate/personal taxes and of course healthcare and housing. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 3:45 - Breaking down the US tariffs 7:45 - Fiscal responsibility and deficit reduction 10:00 - New pipelines in Canada 12:05 - The carbon tax 14:55 - Corporate and personal taxes 19:40 - Healthcare and housing BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| The FUTURE of Wealth | Combining Stability and Innovation with Infinite Banking and Bitcoin | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:25:39 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Connor Eagleson, wealth coach with Control and Compound! Darren and Connor discuss bitcoin and how combining the cryptocurrency with the infinite banking concept could potentially be the future of wealth. They discuss Connor’s breakdown in the Bitcoin space, why the combination of bitcoin and infinite banking is now more important than ever, as well as the key benefits of high cash value life insurance. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - The future of wealth: combining stability and innovation 2:40 - Connor’s background in the Bitcoin space 6:55 - Why this combination of Bitcoin and infinite banking matters more than ever today 8:10 - The key benefits of high cash value life insurance 13:00 - Connor’s take on Bitcoin’s risk 15:25 - Using whole life and Bitcoin together 17:20 - Other considerations people should take before investing in Bitcoin 22:15 - Final thoughts on this new strategy BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Infinite Banking as a Back-Up Plan | Your Financial Safety Net in Uncertain Times | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:11:43 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down how you can use infinite banking as a back up plan including how it works as an emergency account and what would happen if you got a terminal illness or a sudden disability. During these uncertain financial and economic times, it’s so important to protect yourself and infinite banking is one of the best ways to do so. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:15 - The emergency account 4:35 - Terminal illness 6:20 - Sudden disability 8:55 - What makes infinite banking the best back up plan BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Canadians are Facing Unprecedented Economic Uncertainty | Why Right Now is the BEST Time for the Infinite Banking Concept | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:40:51 | |
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On today’s episode, Darren and Christina break down the current economic uncertainty currently facing Canadians due to several factors including the looming trade war between Canada and the USA. They break down why traditional places for investing and saving can be negatively impacted during times like these and how using the infinite banking concept can be a massive advantage if used correctly. Darren also goes through an example of how the volatility buffer works based on traditional investing compared to investing using the infinite banking concept with high cash value life insurance. If the news these days is freaking you out, you NEED to tune in for this episode! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Darren’s thoughts on the current economic uncertainty facing Canadians 10:05 - Where are most people currently investing and saving? 14:10 - How does the infinite banking concept work? 16:25 - How traditional investing won’t work in a financial crisis 23:10 - Looking at an example of the volatility buffer 37:00 - The steps people should take to start using this strategy BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| GUARANTEE Your Child Will Become a Millionaire with THIS Financial Strategy! | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:18:56 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode of Control and Compound, Darren and Christina are breaking down how child policies work with the infinite banking concept. They discuss exactly what the life insurance policy or policies will look like, the benefits, as well as a real life example with actual numbers! If you have kids, you don’t want to miss this one! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Breaking down child policies 8:00 - Example of a child policy 14:45 - Crunching the numbers BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Behind the Scenes of Real Estate Land Development: The Deals, Risks & Big Wins with Carina Guzmán | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:37:53 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Carina Guzmán, CEO of Creative Dev Ventures. Creative Dev Ventures is a visionary land development company, deeply rooted in Ottawa and its surrounding areas, with a rich history that has evolved in response to the ever-changing urban landscape. At the heart of their journey is a passionate commitment to redefining urban living with purpose, one community at a time The two chat about how Carina got into real estate, what led her to land development, as well as managing risk and choosing the right partners in land development deals. Tune in now! ** Recorded on October 11th, 2024 Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction to Carina Guzmán 1:55 - How did Carina get started with her real estate career which has led her to land development 7:35 - Factors that go into evaluating land for land development 11:15 - Managing risk when it comes to land development 15:20 - Choosing the right partners in land development ventures 17:10 - Typical land development deal walkthrough 25:30 - The best way to approach community engagement prior to land development 29:30 - Example of a challenging land development project 33:25 - Learn from Carina Guzmán with her Land Development Academy FIND CARINA GUZMÁN ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamcarinaguzman/ WEBSITE: https://www.creativedevventures.com/ BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Trump’s Continued Tariffs Threats Forces Canada to Look Inward | Provincial Trade Barriers and the Canadian Dollar | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:33:28 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back with the March update where they cover news on inflation, interest rates, the current state of the Canadian dollar given all the economic uncertainty and looming tariffs from Donald Trump and the USA. They also chat about the real estate market in Canada, stock market news and finish with some exciting announcements for Control and Compound Financial. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Bank of Canada update 5:35 - Canadian dollar update 7:00 - Economic news 13:35 - Stock market news 14:10 - Bitcoin news 17:20 - Real estate news 24:05 - Life insurance industry news 26:00 - Control and Compound news 30:30 - Podcast news BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| BEYOND Infinite Banking | 5 Ways YOU Can Use High Cash Value Life Insurance | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:20:58 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down five ways you can use high cash value life insurance that go beyond the infinite banking concept. These include corporate owned policies, using life insurance as an asset class, retirement and estate planning as well as an education fund for your kids. You do not want to miss this episode, tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Corporate owned high cash value life insurance 5:00 - Using high cash value life insurance as an asset class 8:20 - Retirement planning 10:50 - Estate planning 14:10 - Education funding for kids BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Small Business Tax Rate: What Business Owners in Canada NEED to Know! | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:17:27 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina break down the Canadian small business tax system, including how much business owners really pay. They discuss the small business tax deduction, what happens when your business earns over $500,000, and why tax rates vary by province. They also dive into corporate structuring strategies, the benefits of holding companies, and how to minimize taxation using high cash value life insurance. If you're a Canadian business owner, you won’t want to miss these crucial insights! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Who qualifies for the tax deduction? 4:55 - Example of first $500,000 7:15 - Example of after $500,000 13:15 - How to avoid paying unnecessary additional tax BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| The Dirty Little Secrets of the Canada Pension Plan | PART 3 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:33:13 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back in part 3 of the dirty little secrets of the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. The two discuss from a distance how the two government benefits work in an overall retirement plan, the changes that have been made to them moving forward, and finish off the episode with a great alternative to the CPP… hint hint… high cash value life insurance… Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Where do these government benefits (CPP and OAS) fit inthe overall retirement plan? 3:30 - The changes the Canadian government has made to CPPand OAS IN 2025 18:30 - The dirty little secrets of the Canada Pension Plan 21:20 - Example of CPP change 27:10 - A great alternative to the CPP BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Real Estate Investing in Western Canada | Getting the MOST Out of Real Estate Conferences | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:34:14 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Calvin Hexter, an investment property realtor based in Edmonton, Alberta. Darren and Calvin chat about his journey into real estate investing, what advice he has for new investors, the key components to creating your investing power team, as well as what the current market looks like in Edmonton and surrounding areas. If you’re a real estate investor, this is a must listen!! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Calvin’s journey into real estate investing 3:10 - Calvin’s advice for new investors 5:20 - How do you create your power team? 7:25 - What type of investing opportunities are viable in 2025? 14:00 - Calvin on the current market in Edmonton and where theremay be opportunities 18:30 - How did Calvin build his business? 24:45 - Calvin on REIcon 28:10 - How does Calvin find work/life balance? FIND CALVIN ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/calvin.hexter/?hl=en BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| How AI is Revolutionizing the Life Insurance Industry | Can the Canadian Dollar Rebound?? | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:26:41 | |
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On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back with the February update! The two discuss the interest rates, where the Canadian dollar is headed with the incoming tariffs, how the real estate market has looked in Canada in 2025 so far, as well as some interesting life insurance industry surrounding the adoption of AI models. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Bank of Canada update 4:35 - Canadian dollar update 6:00 - Economic news 8:35 - Stock market update 9:10 - Bitcoin update 15:25 - Real estate update 18:55 - Life insurance industry news 21:30 - Control and Compound news BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| The Evolution of Money | Is Bitcoin the Future? | From Gold Bars to Bitcoin Blocks | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:18:26 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are chatting all things money and currency including how money maintains value and breaking down the evolution of money from the early days to the gold standard to USD, and now looking towards the future with Bitcoin. Can Bitcoin become the standard monetary currency moving forward? Tune in and find out! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - The functions of money 4:05 - How does money maintain value? 8:35 - What is the gold standard? 12:20 - Should Bitcoin become the standard? BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound
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| Canada’s TAX Changes and Implications in 2025 | Breaking Down Canada’s True GDP | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:20:28 | |
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down all the tax changes that Canadians are facing in 2025 and the implications that come along with them. They discuss the proposed capital gains changes and what it might mean if a Conservative government comes into power in the near future, as well as changes to the Canada Pension Plan and the carbon tax. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Proposed capital gains changes update 4:30 - The implications of the capital gains inclusion change 8:20 - Canada Pension Plan requirement increases 12:45 - Carbon tax increase 13:50 - Stagnation of the economy 15:00 - Short term rental changes BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The BEST Strategies to AVOID Spiraling Debt | How Much are Canadians in Debt? | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:20:45 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down the debt dilemma facing many Canadian households. The two break down the numbers in Canada, some of the risks and consequences that can come from significant debt, as well as about what people can do to stop spiraling debt. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Taking a closer look at household debt to income ratio 8:00 - The risks and consequences of household debt 10:35 - What can people do to protect themselves from spiraling debt 15:15 - Building an opportunity/emergency fund 17:55 - The biggest takeaway from this episode FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Unlocking U.S. Real Estate | A Canadian Investor’s Guide to Real Estate Investment in the United States | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:30:37 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Erwin Szeto, a Canadian real estate investor who has turned his sights to the United States and has found tremendous success investing in American real estate. They two chat about what made Erwin decide to start investing down south, what the process looks like for a Canadian investing in a foreign country, the tax implications as well as the best current cities and states to invest in and how Erwin built his network in the U.S. This was a great episode, you don’t want to miss it! Tune in now. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - What made Erwin decide to start investing in property in the United States? 5:05 - What does investing in a house in the US look like for a Canadian investor? 7:35 - How do the taxes work in these deals? 8:45 - What were the biggest obstacles Erwin faced when he shifted from the Canadian to American market? 13:35 - Best states to invest in 15:35 - Differences between Canada and USA with regards to property management 17:15 - How did Erwin build his network in the United States? 18:45 - How does applying for a mortgage in the USA compare to Canada? 24:40 - 15 year outlook for United States real estate market 28:10 - First steps to take when looking to invest in real estate in USA FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Buy or Sell? Overview of 2024 Canadian Real Estate Market | Should We Be Worried About the Canadian Dollar… | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:17:27 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us It’s the first Control and Compound episode of 2025 and we can’t wait to jump into the new year with all of you! The first monthly update episode of the year is jam packed with news on the Bank of Canada interest rate, the Canadian dollar, as well as updates on the stock market and real estate market and some really cool news in the life insurance industry too! Tune in now. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Bank of Canada update 2:45 - Canadian dollar update 4:15 - Stock market update 5:10 - Bitcoin update 7:05 - Real estate update 9:30 - Life insurance industry news 10:45 - Economic news 13:40 - Control and Compounds news 14:50 - Podcast news FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| 2024 vs. 2025 Predictions | Will Canada See a Recession in 2025? | Where is Canada’s GDP headed? | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:20:46 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are going over their predictions from 2024 on topics like the Bank of Canada interest rate, GDP growth, inflation, the stock market, as well as the housing market and Bitcoin. If we do say so ourselves, the 2024 predictions were pretty bang on! Let’s see what they think for 2025. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Bank of Canada interest rate predictions 2:20 - GDP growth predictions 3:55 - Inflation predictions 6:20 - Stock market predictions 8:15 - Housing market predictions 12:10 - Bitcoin predictions 15:20 - AI predictions 19:05 - High cash value life insurance prediction FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Why You’re Not Rich (And What Wealthy People Do Differently) | The Life-Changing Habits of the Ultra Successful | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:20:47 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down the seven habits that wealthy people use to find success including setting clear goals, constantly learning and bettering yourself, managing your money properly, as well as delaying gratification. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:25 - The four freedoms 3:00 - The first habit: setting clear goals 5:15 - The second habit: consistent learning and self improvement 7:05 - The third habit: smart money management 8:50 - The fourth habit: developing multiple different streams of income 11:35 - The fifth habit: delaying gratification 15:00 - The sixth habit: networking and building connections 16:35 - The seventh habit: maintaining a positive mindset FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Control and Compound Financial’s CORE Values | One of the Main Reasons Companies Have Tremendous Success | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:10:22 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down Control and Compound’s four core values. If you’re a business owner and you don’t have any core values, this is a great episode to check out. Core values are unique to each business and Darren and Christina chat about why they chose these particular values and why they think they will help Control and Compound continue to find success and growth. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Control and Compound’s first core value: Be Better Everyday 3:10 - Control and Compound’s second core value: Be a Good Person 4:55 - Control and Compound’s third core value: Not a Lot of Traffic on the Extra Mile 7:00 - Control and Compound’s fourth core value: No Entitlement FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Bitcoin’s Surge is Changing EVERYTHING. Here’s What You Need to Know | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:26:01 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are chatting all things Bitcoin! Although it currently sits at a price of 99k+ USD, Bitcoin hit the 100k mark recently and that is causing a lot of excitement in the investing community. They chat about the key factors driving the current surge, which countries are leading the trend in embracing Bitcoin, the Trump presidency and what that means for cryptocurrency, as well as the potential risks associated with investing in Bitcoin. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Bitcoin has hit 100k! What does it all mean? 3:45 - Key factors that are driving the current Bitcoin surge 5:55 - Which countries are leading the trend in embracing Bitcoin 9:05 - How will Trump’s presidency affect the future of Bitcoin? 11:55 - Why are nation states starting to embrace Bitcoin so much? 14:25 - What are the risks that come with Bitcoin? 15:55 - Turning a negative into a positive 21:10 - What does this all mean for our listeners? FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| What the Government Doesn't Want You to Know About Debt | Do Wealthy Canadians Pay Their Fair Share of Tax? | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:21:17 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies for the Fraser Institute. Darren and Jake chat about the common assumption that wealthy Canadians don’t pay their fair share in tax, as well as what the average Canadian pays in tax per year, Jake’s thoughts on Canadian debt as well as what type of tax policy or reform he thinks will revitalize Canada. Tune in now, this interview was incredibly informative! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Do wealthy Canadians pay their fair share of taxes? 3:30 - Average Canadian tax bill 5:25 - Capital gains and expenditures 7:20 - Less and less money is being invested in Canada, what are the long term consequences? 9:30 - Is Canada actually doing a “great job” with our debt? 14:00 - Canada’s economic growth: the real numbers 15:50 - Canada’s productivity gap vs. the USA 17:35 - What sort of tax policy reform could revitalize Canada? Find the Fraser Institute on: Website: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/ FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Is Trump Good or Bad for Canada? | Inflation on the Rise AGAIN?? | Canadian Productivity at an All Time Low | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:21:47 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, it’s the December update and Darren and Christina are breaking down updates with the Bank of Canada, the Canadian dollar, the stock market, big news in the Bitcoin world including a further look at what the Trump presidency means for cryptocurrency, as well as interesting news in the life insurance world. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Bank of Canada update 2:50 - Canadian dollar update 5:05 - Stock market update 5:40 - Bitcoin update 11:29 - Canadian real estate update 15:00 - Life insurance industry news 16:15 - Control and Compound news FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us | |||
| Business Owners: Do This to Pay as Little Tax as Legally Possible | What Qualifies as a Business Expense? | Robert Gauvreau | Part 2 | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:39:07 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are joined by Robert Gauvreau for part 2 of their series with him! In Part 2, Robert is breaking down tax credits vs. tax deductions, some of the tax credits that are available to business owners, what qualifies as a business expense as well as whether or not you should own a vehicle with your business or personally. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:40 - Tax credit vs. tax deduction 3:00 - Common tax credits for business owners? 4:00 - How do you get tax credits as a business owner? 6:35 - The most popular tax credits for business owners 8:25 - What qualifies as a business expense? 12:40 - Recommended software for doing taxes for your business 16:30 - Business expenses that a lot of business owners don’t know are business expenses 21:40 - Car ownership: business vs. personal 30:00 - A couple more tips from Robert FIND BOB GAUVREAU ON: WEBSITE: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gauvreaucpa/ FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Bitcoin is SURGING | Will the Trump Presidency Send Bitcoin to the MOON?? | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:20:00 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down all the news on Bitcoin over the last few months. Bitcoin has been absolutely surging since early October and since Trump was re-elected, it’s gone ever higher. Darren breaks down what he thinks the long term impact of the Trump presidency will be on Bitcoin, as well as major trends that are driving the demand, and why large corporations are now looking to invest massive amounts of cash into Bitcoin. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:35 - The US Election’s impact on Bitcoin 2:55 - Trump’s influence on Bitcoin’s most recent surge 4:25 - What types of impacts will we see with the Trump presidency 6:20 - Major trends that are driving Bitcoin’s demand 9:30 - Darren on why large corporations are now investing in Bitcoin 13:50 - Cold storage vs. ETF 16:15 - Darren’s take on where he thinks Bitcoin is heading FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| 10X Your Business with EOS | Are the Right People in the Right Roles? | Identifying Your Core Values | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:29:10 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down EOS (entrepreneurial operating system) and how they’ve implemented the system into Control and Compound. They go over the 6 key components of EOS including your business’ core values, finding the right people, and having a repeatable process, as well as what EOS looks like in action. If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur and you feel like you’re not getting the most out of your business and people, you need to tune in! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:40 - What is EOS? 2:55 - The 6 key components of EOS 3:20 - #1 Core Values 5:20 - #2 Finding the right people for the right jobs 6:50 - #3 Run on data, not gut feelings 11:00 - #4 How to handle your business’s issues: Identify, Discuss, Solve 12:40 - #5 Having a repeatable process 14:30 - #6 Traction: Breaking down your vision into actionable goals 18:05 - What does EOS look like in action? 21:25 - How does EOS work? 24:30 - How do you get started? FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Where Should You Be Investing In Canada? | Real Estate Investing Strategies with Victoria Cluney | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:33:51 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren is joined by real estate investor Victoria Cluney. Victoria and Darren chat about her journey into the real estate investing world while also being a member of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as how she scaled her portfolio, important lessons learned, and what the future holds for her, including a potential appearance on Dragon’s Den. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction to Victoria Cluney 2:25 - How did Victoria get started in the real estate investing world? 6:15 - How did Victoria manage to scale her investing portfolio? 8:50 - What resources did Victoria use to learn about the real estate investing world 11:40 - What were some of the key things that Victoria learned in the military that translate to the real estate investing and entrepreneurship world 12:45 - Would Victoria change anything if she could go back in time and what strategies should people use today to grow their portfolio? 16:45 - How does Victoria approach real estate from a business mindset 19:10 - Challenges for real estate investors in Ottawa and Ontario 23:45 - Victoria’s proudest achievement in the real estate investing world 25:55 - Victoria’s coaching sessions 28:25 - Victoria’s outlook for the future 32:00 - If Victoria could pick any piece of property to develop in Ottawa, where would it be? FIND VICTORIA ON: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/victoriacluney/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/victoriacluney/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/victoriacluney/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cluney-2a6b01110/ FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Interest Rates Continue to Drop | Is Canada’s Economy Heading in the Right Direction?? | November Update | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:21:50 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are bringing you the November update! They chat about the recent interest rate cuts and discuss whether or not it signifies that inflation is in check. They also talk about the struggling Canadian dollar, the real estate market, some very exciting Bitcoin news as well as life insurance industry news that will leave you feeling confident about your choice to choose infinite banking (and if you haven’t, it’s time to give us a call). Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Bank of Canada update 3:50 - Canadian dollar update 5:00 - Stock market update 5:50 - Bitcoin update 9:05 - Real estate market update 15:45 - Industry news 17:10 - Control and Compound news 19:00 - Control and Compound podcast news FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The SECRET Ingredient in the Infinite Banking Concept | “A Permission Slip to Spend Money” | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:18:37 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are going over why the death benefit is such a pivotal part of how the infinite banking concept works. A lot of people think of the death benefit as something that doesn’t come into play until after you die, but when it comes to infinite banking, the death benefit becomes your secret ingredient to success! Tune in now to find out why. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Quick breakdown of the infinite banking concept 1:30 - Why is the death benefit so important? 10:55 - Infinite banking is Canada vs. USA and why if you’re a business owner in Canada, you NEED to look into this concept 16:00 - Wrap up FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The IDEAL Corporate Structure with Robert Gauvreau | Are YOU Paying Too Much Tax? | Part 1 | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:38:42 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are joined by Robert Gauvreau for part 1 of a new series focusing on the ideal corporate structure for business owners and investors. Part 1 focuses on what a typical corporate structure looks like, how Robert and his team set structures up a bit differently than most, and how to deal with the high tax rate that comes with passive income. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00- Introduction to Robert Gauvreau 7:50 - What does a typical corporate structure look like for new businesses? 12:10 - When does additional tax planning come into play? 14:40 - How Bob’s company looks at holdco and family trust a bit differently 23:55 - How to deal with the high tax rate on passive income 27:50 - How does real estate investing play a role in the ideal structure? 32:00 - What’s the ideal date to have your corporate year end? 35:30 - Wrap up FIND BOB GAUVREAU ON: WEBSITE: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gauvreaucpa/ FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The Secrets to Becoming Wealthy | Top 10 Financial Freedom Tips from the Experts | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:27:59 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are going over the top 10 strategies that you can use to become wealthy including what it looks like to invest in yourself, leverage technology, and invest in real estate! Tune in now. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:05 - Focusing on earning, not just saving 4:40 - Leveraging technology and entrepreneurship 7:55 - Move to a high opportunity area 10:15 - Invest and save early AND consistently 13:30 - Live below your means 15:50 - Invest in real estate 18:05 - Avoid bad investments and “get rich quick” schemes 19:35 - Health and relationships matter! 23:40 - Getting control of your money 25:05 - Eliminate or reduce the wealth destroyers FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The BEST Ways to Invest in Real Estate in Canada | LIVE from the Keyspire Investor Summit | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:45:07 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina sit down with some of the top real estate investors in Canada at the Keyspire Investor Summit that took place at the end of September in Toronto. Tune in now to learn about what some of the best investors in the country are doing strategy wise and what they think is the smartest place to invest right now! 00:00 - Introduction 2:50 - Michael Ponte from Savvy Investor 8:10 - Ronnie Fisher from Keyspire 10:50 - Robert Gauvreau from Gauvreau & Associates CPA 12:50 - Mandy Branham, the Joint Venture Queen 19:45 - Stephen Jagger from Addy 22:30 - Jessica Friesen from Axiom Advisors 25:25 - Connor Eagleson from Control and Compound Financial 27:10 - Viler Lika from SingleKey 33:50 - Simon Davis from Elite Aligned Coaching 40:45 - Jake Mitchell from Control and Compound Financial 41:25 - Wrap-up
FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us
FIND SAVVY INVESTOR: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/ FIND KEYSPIRE: https://www.keyspire.com/ FIND GAUVREAU AND ASSOCIATES: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/?_gl=1*rvl4k9*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw9p24BhB_EiwA8ID5Bqi7Gsm2dbLseZwKgjs61906TfVuTb2dbVmHN64dZLfIjeJAYTCfcxoCvjIQAvD_BwE FIND MANDY BRANHAM: https://www.instagram.com/j_v_queen/ FIND ADDY: https://addyinvest.ca/ FIND AXIOM: https://axiomadvisors.ca/ FIND SINGLEKEY: https://www.singlekey.com/en-ca/ FIND ELITE ALIGNED COACHING: https://www.elitealignedcoaching.com/ | |||
| Is Canada’s Economy Grinding to a Halt?? | Canada vs. USA Tax Bills | October Update | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:25:00 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Darren and Christina are back after a VERY busy September for the October update. Interest rates have dropped again, what does that mean for Canadians, where is our economy headed? They also chat about economic news, comparing tax bills in Canada and the USA, as well as a quick recap about the Keyspire Investor Summit they attended last week with some of the best real estate investors in the country. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Bank of Canada update 4:30 - Canadian dollar update 5:00 - Economic news 10:55 - Bitcoin 12:45 - Real estate market news 16:50 - Life insurance industry news 18:55 - Control and Compound news FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Are Canadian Business Owners Under Attack?! | Tax Changes that Negatively Affect Canadians | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:22:53 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down the tax changes over the last 9 years in Canada that not only affect small business owners, but also ALL Canadians. Some of the changes made under Trudeau’s Liberal government include slashing the advantage of business owners paying themselves in dividends, changes to the lifetime capital gains deduction, as well as the expansion of the tax on split income. Tune in now, you do not want to miss this one! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:15 - The plight of the small business owner in Canada 4:05 - Why aren’t there as many small business owners in Canada anymore? 5:00 - Increased dividend tax rate in 2016 6:00 - Lifetime capital gains deduction in 2017 7:00 - Expansion of tax on split income in 2018 9:00 - Changes to passive investment income rules in 2019 10:45 - The carbon tax in 2019 12:10 - Employee stock option change in 2021 13:25 - Changes to general anti avoidance rule 14:35 - Capital gains tax changes in 2024 16:30 - Small business deduction hasn’t changed since 2015 18:00 - The importance of tax strategy and planning FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| A Deeper Look Into Infinite Banking | How Do Policy Loans Work? | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:22:10 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are taking a deep dive into high cash value life insurance policy loans and how they work within the infinite banking concept. They break down how the loans work, the benefits, how you start one, as well as comparing policy loans to bank loans. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - What are policy loans? 1:35 - Benefits of a policy loan 3:15 - How do you initiate a policy loan? 5:00 - Are you paying interest to borrow your own money? 9:20 - How is the loan interest charged? 10:35 - What can you do with the loan? 11:25 - Should you always use policy loans instead of bank loans? FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The MOST Important Real Estate Summit in 2024 | The BIGGEST Opportunities for Real Estate Investors | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:33:36 | |
On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Michael Sarracini, CEO and Co-founder of Keyspire. They chat about how Michael got started in real estate investing, how he was able to scale his business, and what he thinks are the top 3 challenges facing real estate investors today, among other things. They also chat about the upcoming Keyspire Investor Summit that is taking place in Toronto on September 27th, 28th, 29th! This is the first year the summit is open to the general public and if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, now is the chance! Click the link below to get your ticket now! GET YOUR TICKETS: https://keyspireinvestorsummit.com/buy-tickets/ Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - How did Michael Sarraci get started in the real estate world 6:00 - How did Michael acquire his first property? 10:20 - How did Michael initially scale his real estate investing business 14:20 - The top three challenges that real estate investors are facing today 18:10 - Where are the opportunities in the market place? 24:55 - What is Keyspire? 27:25 - What is the Keyspire Investor’s Summit and what’s in store for the 2024 summit? FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Michael Sarracini is an award-winning entrepreneur & real estate investor. Starting over 20 years ago as a university student with nothing but debt and the drive to succeed, he turned a small government loan into a multimillion-dollar real estate empire that allowed him to retire at 25. With his new freedom he then explored other industries including television, ecommerce, real estate development & private education. Today Michael is CEO of Keyspire and Chairman of The Sarracini Group. He focuses on adding value to people through personal development & education and adding value to land through strategic partnerships & development. Michael’s team has trained more than 100,000 real estate investors and helped them generate tens of millions of dollars in net worth. As an entrepreneur, he has won multiple business awards for business growth, sales revenue and employee satisfaction, and in 2016 he led the #1 fastest-growing consumer business in the country. Michael supports his business growth through strong leadership, solid business practices and community involvement. Michael believes in, and invests heavily in, his personal growth & personal development. He believes strongly in community involvement and sits on the board of directors and the leadership committee for the Children’s Foundation. Michael lives with his wife and two boys just outside of Toronto, Canada. He loves to spend his time with his family: swimming, mountain biking, hiking, BBQing and big family dinners. He also enjoys scuba diving & playing squash. Michael’s ultimate goal is to help his partners and his students maximize both their profits and their purpose so they can live enriched and fulfilling lives | |||
| Debunking Financial Myths: Buy Term Insurance and Invest the Difference | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:23:51 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are debunking a popular financial myth: buy term insurance and invest the difference somewhere like the stock market. Although there is certainly a time and a place for term insurance, this is NOT the way. Check out the episode to learn why that is and Darren and Christina’s advice for what you should actually be doing instead. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Buy term and invest the difference: what exactly does that mean? 11:05 - The need for term insurance 14:10 - The problem with expired term insurance in retirement 19:15 - Buying term and investing the difference is NOT a real plan 21:10 - When does term insurance make sense? FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| What We’ve Learned About Infinite Banking | Traditional Banking Vs. Infinite Banking | The HOLY GRAIL of Loans | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:25:22 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are joined by wealth coaches Dan Spry and Connor Eagleson to discuss infinite banking and what made them decide to join the Control and Compound team. Dan speaks on his experience in the traditional banking world and why switching to infinite banking made sense, Connor talks about using infinite banking when his mortgage renewal was coming up and Christina and Darren chat about their biggest takeaways from working with the infinite banking concept over the years. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction to our wealth coaches 1:55 - Traditional banking vs. infinite banking 5:30 - Using loans for Bitcoin 9:10 - Using infinite banking to refinance your mortgage 11:30 - Christina’s infinite banking AHA moment 16:55 - Darren’s biggest takeaway from using the infinite banking concept over the last several years 20:05 - What is a SWAN account? 22:20 - Infinite banking answers the questions you didn’t even know you had FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Are Interest Rates Coming Down This Month? | Revisiting the Capital Gains Tax | Canadian Home Prices Across the Country | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:27:38 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode it’s the September update, where did summer go?! Darren and Christina chat about the Bank of Canada and where they think interest rates are heading for Q4, the Canadian dollar, economic news including revisiting the capital gains tax, house prices across the country, as well as some interesting life insurance industry news. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Bank of Canada update 4:20 - Canadian dollar update 5:05 - Economic news 11:00 - Stock market update 11:55 - Bitcoin update 15:40 - Real estate market update 19:05 - Life insurance industry news 22:05 - Control and Compound news FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Debunking 10 MYTHS From Your Financial Advisor | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:25:18 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are pulling back the curtain on 10 myths that you’ve been told by your financial advisor! You’ll be surprised with some of these and we’ve gone over a few in past episodes but some of the myths include average rate of return vs. actual rate of return, having emergency an fund in the form of cash, as well as retiring in a lower tax bracket. If you feel like you’re not getting all the information you need, it’s time to tune in! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:55 - RRSP myth 3:20 - Average rate of return myth 7:00 - Accumulation myth 9:25 - Buying cheap term insurance and invest the difference myth 12:05 - Retiring in a lower tax bracket myth 13:55 - Business owners and real estate investors should max out their RRSPs myth 15:30 - Having an emergency account in cash myth 17:50 - High risks for high returns myth 20:00 - Maxing out RRSPs and TFSAs myth 22:25 - Financial advisors being an expert on everything myth FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| Unpacking Corporate Investment Strategies: What Every Business Owner NEEDS To Know | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:34:25 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down corporate investment strategies and how they are taxed inside a corporation including passive income, capital gains, mutual funds, as well as real estate. Stick around until they end where they go over corporate life insurance and why it can be one of the best investment strategies within a corporation. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Personal taxation overview 2:35 - Why do people invest inside their corporation? 4:40 - Passive income recap 9:40 - How is interest income taxed inside a corporation? 11:15 - How are capital gains taxed inside a corporation? 13:05 - Corporate class mutual fund 16:15 - How are dividends taxed inside a corporation? 18:10 - Is anything tax free? 19:00 - How is a REIT counted as income? 20:45 - How is real estate inside a corporation treated? 24:40 - How is Bitcoin taxed inside a corporation? 26:10 - How does corporate life insurance play a role? 29:30 - A closer look at the death benefit FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The TRUE Cost of Acquisition | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:16:41 | |
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back with another installment in the Becoming Your Own Banker series and they’ll be covering page 68. On this page, Nash talks about the cost of financing vs. the cost of acquisition, why it’s so important to know the difference, and of course, how this all applies to the infinite banking concept! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - The cost of financing vs. the cost of acquisition 5:45 - Managing and valuing your time properly 11:45 - How this all applies to the infinite banking concept FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound
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| The BEST Time to Invest in Real Estate in Canada | Why Aren’t You Investing in Calgary Yet? | with Patrick Francey | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:50:07 | |
On today’s episode, Darren is pleased to be joined by guest Patrick Francey, CEO of REIN Canada and Host/Creator of The Everyday Millionaire Podcast. The two chat about how Patrick got started in entrepreneurship, why it’s important to treat real estate investing like a business, the importance of strong company culture, as well as commentary on certain government policies aimed to alleviate the current housing shortage facing Canadians among other things. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - How Patrick got started on his entrepreneurial journey 3:45 - Patrick’s take on mindset 10:10 - Treating your real estate investing like a business 13:10 - The importance of good culture in business 25:05 - Using data to make important real estate investing decisions 30:05 - How effective are government policies that aim to make housing more affordable for everyone? 33:15 - What people should look for in a tenant screening 38:00 - Determining rental demand before investing in a property 45:10 - Advice for a new real estate investor FIND PATRICK ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pfrancey/?hl=en LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pfrancey/?originalSubdomain=ca WEBSITE: https://theeverydaymillionaire.ca/ X: https://x.com/pfrancey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us | |||