Dan Martell is a SaaS kingpin who buys a new software company every month. But as a teen, the only thing he was pursuing was a life of crime - until a stint in rehab introduced him to his first love: coding.

In this episode, Dan shares the philosophies behind his "buy back your time" approach, his top strategies for hiring and training teams, and his counterintuitive takes on parenting, fitness, and building real wealth.

Dan also talks about: 
- Top mistakes founders make when hiring (and how to avoid them)
-The "train don't tell" approach to leading teams
- The 10-80-10 rule for empowering your team
- His thoughts on God, spirituality, and living a purpose-driven life
- Strategies for recruiting top talent
- Why building wealth for others is the path to true riches
- The power of constantly taking on new challenges

Books Mentioned:
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Love is a Killer App by Tim Sanders
- A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi
- What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter

Connect with Dan: 

📖 His Book: https://a.co/d/98Y0mLV 

💻 Website: https://www.danmartell.com/ 

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ 

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvmartell 

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

🙏 SHOW SPONSORS

• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod

• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Scadi Etienne is one of the most INSPIRING real estate investors in the game, earning eye-popping returns while serving as a compassionate landlord to his low-income tenants.

Born in Brooklyn to an immigrant mother, Scadi’s family was evicted 8 times throughout his childhood. Despite those challenges, he excelled in school and joined the military, where he discovered the transformative power of real estate investing.

In this episode, Scadi shares his unique "human first" approach to investing in C- and D-class properties, emphasizing the importance of understanding and connecting with tenants from similar backgrounds. He discusses his strategies for finding deals, building relationships with wholesalers, and navigating the challenges of investing in New York and Baltimore.

Scadi also talks about:
- Why he ate tuna fish EVERY DAY for 6 months after buying a condo (despite having 6-figures saved!)
- The CRAZY appreciation on his Bed-Stuy 3-Family (now worth over $2 million)
- His secret to being INSANELY selective and only doing 30% cash-on-cash deals
- Why compassion is his secret weapon in the dog-eat-dog world of real estate investing
- Why he REFUSES to raise money from others (and how newbies get burned)

Books Mentioned:
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki 
- The Bible 

Connect with Scadi: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamscadi/ 

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 Open Door Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 Open Door Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City Homebuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City Homebuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

Scadi’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- The Brooklyn Bank, A community-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that fosters financial independence among communities of color through teaching financial literacy.

🙏 SHOW SPONSORS

• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod

• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Ever heard the expression “what got you here won’t get you there”?

It’s especially true for real estate investors today. Instead of finding great deals – or getting bailed out thanks to rising values – you’ve got to make great deals and unlock hidden value.

So we brought in BiggerPockets Podcast host David Greene for a game of “How Do I…”, where he and Brandon break down 6 different real estate investing strategies, and how to execute each one – today – without putting yourself at risk of financial ruin.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the BetterLife REI Summit last month, this episode covers:
- Does traditional 20% down rental property investing still work in 2024?
- How to “make” the deal rather than finding it 
- Two things you must do to successfully BRRR in today’s market
- Why this is actually a great market for flipping houses
- Is it a good time to wholesale?
- How House hacking is up to 7X more efficient than buying rentals
- The risks of commercial real estate investing in this environment
- A super-detailed breakdown of cap rates and commercial vs. residential financing

Books Mentioned:
- Traction by Gino Wickman
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert R. Kiyosaki

This value-packed episode was part of the 2024 BetterLife REI Summit – hosted by the BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul 🏄. Learn how to get involved here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Connect with David: 

Books: https://store.biggerpockets.com/collections/more-by-david-greene

Website: https://the1brokerage.com/

BiggerPockets Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biggerpockets-real-estate-podcast/id594419649

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdavidgreene

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

Chenoa and David Rivera are a real estate investing couple who starred in “Rustic Rehab” before narrowly escaping the deadliest wildfire in California’s history.

Today, you’ll hear how they survived; the role they played rebuilding their hometown; how they find deals today; and why they recently went on a multifamily “buying spree.”

Chenoa and David also talk about:
- How they were cast in their own reality TV show
- The Camp Fire that took out 7 of their flips
- Rebuilding using fire-proof resistant materials
- Finding and keeping great contractors who are “like family”
- Making it work as a married couple in business together
- How they generate a flood of inbound leads 
- How they found a “big fish” private money lender to fund all their deals
- And much more!

Books Mentioned:
- The Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer
- The Power of One More by Ed Mylett
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Connect with David and Chenoa: 

David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chenoaanddavid/

Chenoa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrschenoarivera/

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

David and Chenoa’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Lahaina Restoration Foundation - It is a 501(c)3 Hawai‘i nonprofit organization chartered in 1962. Its mission is to be stewards and storytellers of Lahaina’s Historic & Cultural Heritage.

Show Sponsor:
- Open Door Capital - Providing affordable housing for residents while maximizing returns for investors

BetterLife Tribe: 

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Megan and Jeff Ahern are real estate investors who buy cash-flowing assets in the American heartland while living in an island paradise. But their journey to get here wasn’t an easy one, and today you’ll hear their incredible story from start to finish. 

Megan and Jeff openly share their evolution from party lifestyle and alcohol-fueled relationship problems in their marriage to getting sober and replacing drinking with an all-out focus on fitness, faith, and building wealth through real estate. 

Despite going $50,000 into the hole as newbies, they didn’t give up on their dream and as a result they now own 20+ cash-flowing rentals, a profitable staging business, and are raising their 3 kids in Maui in a community of like-minded business owners.

Megan and Jeff also talk about:
- Spending $30,000 on an event as newbies and losing money on their first deal
- Moving from California to Lincoln, Nebraska to go all-in on rental properties
- Where they find deals – a lead source Brandon’s never talked about 
- How they get 100% bank financing on their rehabs 
- Investing in sober living houses and “medium-term rentals”
- The home staging business that rakes in $100K/year with “zero” effort
- Their advice to people thinking about getting sober
- What happened when former Marine Jeff’s parachute failed to deploy
- What they learned from “the 7-plex from hell”
- The books, quotes, and people that shaped who they are today

Books Mentioned:
- Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters
- Legacy by James Kerr
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer and John Ortberg
- Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Connect with Jeff and Megan: 

Megan’s Website: https://www.tattyinvestor.com/

Jeff’s Website: https://www.acornhuskers.com/

Jeff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4f_jeff/

Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tatty_investor/

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

Jeff and Megan’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- The Mighty Oaks Foundation - A faith-based Veteran service organization that teaches combat Veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress, how to get beyond combat trauma, and live their lives in the manner God intended.

Show Sponsor:
- Deal Flow Real Estate - Flip, Wholesale, and Hold More Houses In Every Market

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Should you build wealth one rental house at a time, or jump right into BIG deals like Grant Cardone recommends? Brandon reveals his answer to that question and delivers a masterclass on building a team that can buy and manage large, valuable properties – allowing you to build wealth much faster without some of the headaches that come with single family houses and small multifamily properties.

Brandon also talks about:
- What he thinks Cardone gets right (and wrong) about buying big deals
- “The Stack” method for buying 100 units in 5 years
- The 4 Mindset Levels of Leadership
- The 4 Bottlenecks you must solve as you scale
- The team members you need 
- The LUCK Funnel 
- Choosing your hard

Books Mentioned:
- Work the System by Sam Carpenter
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- The Book on Flipping Houses by J Scott
- Traction by Gino Wickman
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

This value-packed episode was delivered as part of a Financial Freedom Hour – just one of the many benefits of joining the BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul 🏄. You can sign up here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

Thach Nguyen is one of, if not the, most visible and popular real estate influencers online. And as he explains in this episode, the reason why is simple: his story.

Today, you’ll hear it all: from catching the “last plane” out of Vietnam in 1975 and standing in lines at the food bank in Seattle, to becoming  7-figure real estate agent in his twenties, to buying 15 rental properties while still living with his mom and dad!

Thach is a super genuine, positive guy, and it’s no wonder why 250 million people tune into his content every month. This conversation chance to learn from a real estate master, and get to know him on a deeper level by diving into topics like debt, risk, passion, marriage, parenting, and more. 

Thach also talks about:
- Discovering real estate while parking cars at a Chinese restaurant
- The 3 things that made him a Top 1% realtor
- Living (way) beneath his means to reach financial freedom faster
- Knocking doors every day to generate sales
- Why “aligning” is more important than “grinding”
- Whether it’s a good idea to pay off mortgages early
- How to find a deal today, step by step
- Philanthropy and teaching 
- His parenting advice, summed up in one sentence
- The secrets to his success on social media (no team!)

Books Mentioned:
- Ask and It is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks
- Manifest Your Destiny by Wayne W. Dyer
- Red Rising by Pierce Brown
- Golden Son by Pierce Brown

Connect with Thach: 

- Website: https://www.thachrealestategroup.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thachnguyen/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thachn

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thachn/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thachnguyen/

Connect with Brandon:
- Instagram: link to his IG
- BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: link to abetterlife.com
- OpenDoor Capital. Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: link to ODCFund.com

Connect with Cam:
- Instagram: link to his IG
- Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: link to DealFlowRealEstate.com
- Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: link to revelcityhomebuyers.com

Thach’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- RAVE Foundation - RAVE Foundation’s 26 by 2026 initiative will build 26 new fields in time for the world's biggest sporting tournament - FIFA World Cup - comes to North America in 2026.

Show Sponsor:
- Open Door Capital 
- Think you might be sitting on some equity that could be put to better use? Try our free Return on Equity Calculator here! https://odcfund.com/roe

Marc Kuhn built a $25 million/year construction company from scratch and is now funneling his profits into a real estate asset you probably haven’t heard of.

In this episode, Marc shares why he thinks “luxury storage” is the future; how he got into development and syndication after building his wealth in a blue-collar industry; and why he thinks buying businesses from baby boomers is such a hot opportunity right now.

Marc also talks about:
- How he scaled his construction company and avoided the traps his dad fell into
- How he’d go from $0 to $20,000/month if his life depended on it 
- The seller financing deal that made his net worth soar
- Using creative financing to win in a high-interest-rate environment
- What luxury storage is and why demand is rising
- Building an audience on LinkedIn

Books Mentioned:
- The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham
- How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
- The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Connect with Marc: 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-kuhn

Substack: https://marckuhn.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.kuhn.mak

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marc.kuhn.mak

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Marc’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Backing the Blue Line

Show Sponsor:
- Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Pete Kelly is the CEO of Apartment Life, which helps multifamily landlords slash their largest expense: vacancy. 

Pete’s organization works with multifamily building owners to place coordinators whose sole mission is to befriend, connect with, and assist residents in their day-to-day lives. The result? Tenants stay longer. And apartment building owners add an average of $200k to their NOI and millions to their net worth.

Pete also talks about: 
- Why loneliness is the biggest reason tenants don't renew their leases 
- How Apartment Life finds mission-driven team members 
- Why property managers love his service
- The average return on investment investors can expect
- How you can apply his tactics even if you don’t own multifamily
- Finding real estate deals in 2024
- His parenting advice and why he wishes he had a time machine

Books Mentioned:
- The Holy Bible by ESV Bibles
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
- Preaching Christ in All of Scripture by Edmund P. Clowney
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Practicing The Presence Of God The Best Rule of a Holy Life by Brother Lawrence

Connect with Pete and Apartment Life: 

Website: https://apartmentlife.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptlife

Listen to the end, where Pete gives out his phone number

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Pete’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Apartment Life

Show Sponsor: 

The BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul

Tyler Cauble is a commercial real estate investor in Nashville, Tennessee. On today’s show: how he went from selling Cutco Knives door-to-door, to doing his first land deal with none of his own money, to using syndication to buy, renovate, rent, and refinance (BRRR) millions of dollars of commercial real estate in one of the hottest markets in the country.

Tyler also talks about: 
- Exactly how he’d get started in commercial real estate investing today
- The differences between residential and commercial real estate deals
- How to get brokers to take you seriously
- What he learned about sales at Cutco (he broke a sales record!)
- Transforming an abandoned car wash into a food hall with “ghost kitchens” 
- Why he’s all-in on office space despite remote work
- The opportunity in turning stale office buildings into coworking spaces
- The impact of higher interest rates
- What type of cash-on-cash returns to expect in commercial investing
- How much you need for a down payment
- Does go off market to find deals? (spoiler: yes)
- Why he’s cash-heavy in 2024
- Why he quit drinking alcohol
- The books, people and quotes that have shaped who he is

Books Mentioned:
- Walkable City by Jeff Speck
- Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene
- The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Connect with Tyler: 

Website: https://www.tylercauble.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tylercauble

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercial_in_nashville/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylercauble

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Tyler’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

Show Sponsor:
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Justin Waller is a blue-collar millionaire, real estate investor, and influencer who teaches young men how to build wealth on Andrew Tate’s Real World community.

A polarizing figure whose own channels were taken down by Youtube, Justin talked with us about his humble roots; how he built his massive construction company; his real estate investments; why he “feels sorry” for young men (and women) today, and how he developed his unshakeable self-confidence.

Justin also talks about: 
- How he got rich in a blue-collar business
- What the E-Myth gets wrong about running a business 
- Why he puts female managers in charge of his company’s operations
- How society is setting up young men to fail
- How social media is distorting the self-image of young people today
- Exactly what to do if you lack self-confidence 
- Dressing well and getting in peak physical shape
- Why he started buying real estate as an “insurance policy”
- How he saved $600,000 on taxes using accelerated depreciation
- Getting de-platformed along with his associate Andrew Tate

Books Mentioned:
- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
- Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet
- The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate by Patrick Lencioni
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

Connect with Justin:

Website: https://www.justinwinnwaller.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/Waller7J

Connect with us:

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Justin’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- SEAL Future Foundation - a charity dedicated to supporting Gold Star families, providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to navigate their future with strength and resilience

Show Sponsor:
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Ben Reinberg is a commercial real estate investor, philanthropist, futurist and biohacker.

In this episode, Ben shares how he built a $500M empire from scratch – from getting started as an accountant, to experiencing a “light bulb moment” when auditing a billionaire, to taking down a 100,000 square-foot building on his very first deal.

Ben also talks about:
- His first business at age 8: selling cigarettes in mafia-controlled bars!
- The mindset behind raising $2 million on his first deal 
- His advice for young real estate investors starting today
- Why you don’t actually need a track record to buy a big deal… what you need instead
- How to stand out when approaching a mentor
- The advantages of investing in medical offices
- The biggest dangers of commercial real estate
- His nightly practice for better sleep
- Biohacking with stem cell injections and supplements
- His morning routine
- Thinking without distraction for an hour per day
- Teaching his kids humility and how to live on a budget

Books Mentioned:
- How to Be the Love You Seek by Dr. Nicole LePera
- Surrender Experiment by  Michael A. Singer
- Mitsui: Three Centuries of Japanese Business by John G. Roberts

Connect with Ben:  

Website: https://www.benreinberg.com/

Alliance CGC: https://alliancecgc.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-reinberg-i-own-it/id1626923659

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinberg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinberg

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Ben’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- BrainTumorFoundation.org

Show Sponsor:
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

With a college degree in electrical engineering, a young Indar Lange thought he’d take the “W2” path to wealth. That is, until he started paddling with a group of multimillionaires, and realized they all happened to invest in real estate…

Today, you’ll hear how Indar went from not knowing a thing about real estate to becoming Hawaii’s biggest house flipper, building a huge rental portfolio, and even developing a coworking space on the Big Island. Plus, how he’s able to raise tens of millions of dollars for his projects and get great deal flow without spending a dime on ads.

Indar also talks about:
- His “hippie” upbringing on a marijuana farm 
- Launching his business with seed money from the sale of a condo
- Teaching his young kids about money using Legos
- Steadily progressing from 1 flip per year, to 2… to 30!
- Buying a shopping center from a seller with FAKE tenants!
- Risks of high-dollar commercial investing
- BRRR’ing a coworking space in Hawaii
- And much more!

Books Mentioned:
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Connect with Indar: 

Website: https://indarhawaii.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/

TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/?hl=en

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

Indar’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- The Brooklyn Bank - A community-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that fosters financial independence among communities of color through teaching financial literacy. 

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Amanda Han and Mauricio Rauld are Brandon’s personal CPA and attorney, respectively. They both work with real estate investors of all stripes to help them avoid taxes (legally) and protect their assets.

In this episode, they speak directly to 6 different types of investors ranging from newbie to syndicator – and break down how each type of investor should approach their tax strategy, entity formation, insurance, estate planning, and more.

Amanda and Mauricio also talk about:
- LLCs: how, when, and where you should form them
- How to avoid a nasty surprise tax bill (common LLC mistake)
- What accelerated depreciation is and how to use it to supercharge your returns
- How to know when it’s time to bring in a CPA or attorney
- When to consider an S Corp structure
- How flippers can minimize their liability
- Whether your rental properties need to be in separate LLC’s
- What real estate professional status can do for you
- What Mauricio learned from a near-death experience
- How they run their businesses and the habits that let them live a BetterLife
- And much more!

Books Mentioned:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
- Legal Strategies for Everyone by Mauricio Rauld
- The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Traction by Gino Wickman
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell

Connect with Amanda: 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Strategies-Savvy-Estate-Investor/dp/0990711765

Website: https://keystonecpa.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_han_cpa

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandahancpa

Connect with Mauricio:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Strategies-Everyone-Maximizing-Protecting/dp/B0CVKWWLQ5

Website: https://www.premierlawgroup.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauriciorauld/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mauriciorauld

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Mauricio’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Tim Tebow Foundation https://timtebowfoundation.org

Amanda’s charitable cause
- Animals for Armed Forces, her nonprofit which covers the cost of pet adoption for veteran families https://www.animalsforarmedforces.org/

Show Sponsor:
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Cam Cathcart is a real estate investor who quickly scaled up to 100 deals/year and built enough savings to move his family to Maui.

In this episode, Cam shares what separates new investors who take massive action from those who get stuck in analysis paralysis and breaks down how you can still find great deals in this market without spending a fortune on marketing. 

Cam teaches flipping, wholesaling and rental property investing over at Deal Flow Real Estate.

He also talks about:
- The moment he realized he needed to change his financial situation
- How networking with local players was a “cheat code” to success
- How to come across as confident as a new investor
- Advice for you if you’re scared to buy your first rental property
- How he finds and funds deals
- Recruiting private money lenders for his flips
- Why he rarely puts contingencies in his purchase and sale agreements
- What he did when he ran into a cash crunch 
- Why he lives by the motto, “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing”.

Books Mentioned:
- Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple by David Greene
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins
- The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Comer 

Connect with Cam: 

Website: https://www.dealflowrealestate.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Cam’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Tim Tebow Foundation https://timtebowfoundation.org/

Show Sponsor:
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brandon Turner is the founder of Open Door Capital and the BetterLife Tribe among other businesses. He controls 10,000 units worth $900 million and previously hosted the BiggerPockets Podcast.

In this episode marking the 1-year anniversary of the show, producer Alex Felice interviews Brandon about why he left BiggerPockets; his extreme abundance mindset and commitment to hiring teams; his vision for ODC and BetterLife; paying $50,000 for private coaching; and much more.

Brandon also talks about:
- The banking job that convinced him he could never be an employee
- The biggest mistakes he made as a young real estate investor
- The moment he knew he needed to leave BiggerPockets and go out on his own
- How he mitigated the risk of leaving a “comfortable” gig
- The two things you should do before quitting your job
- His mission to become the “Dave Ramsey of real estate”
- How he plans to give away $1 billion, with a “B”
- The books and people that have changed his life the most
- His faith and how it him manage stress
- Why success requires a certain amount of “brutalness”

Books Mentioned:
- A Million Bucks by 30 by Alan Corey
- ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy
- Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate Wealth by Larry Loftis
- The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
- Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Connect with Brandon:
Open Door Capital: https://odcfund.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beardybrandon?lang=en

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

Show Sponsor: 

• The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brian Luebben is a real estate investor who quit his 6-figure job to travel the world and work for himself remotely. He teaches others how to do the same in his community, the Action Academy, and hosts a podcast by the same name.

In this episode, Brian talks about ditching his corporate sales career, building rental property cash flow, and realizing “passionate” income trumps passive income. Plus, he outlines a specific, step-by-step roadmap to make life-changing money online doing what you love.

Brian also talks about:
- Why you should look at your “boss’s boss” life and ask if it’s what you really want
- How he built a rental property portfolio while he still had his job
- Walking into his boss’s office and quitting
- The 3 stages of wealth building: “Survive, Arrive, Thrive”
- What “passionate income” is and how to get it
- Getting what you want using your Reticular Activating System (RAS)
- Goal-setting frameworks using ChatGPT
- How documenting your journey on social media attracts the right people into your life
- The concept of “remote scalable income”
- Building a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) to make cash online
- The death of online courses?

Books Mentioned:
- Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold
- The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael Singer
- The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success
- The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller

Connect with Brian: 

Website: https://quityourjob.co/

Book: From Passive To Passionate: How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth & Turn Your Passions Into Profits by Brian Luebben https://passivetopassionate.com/

Podcast: https://www.actionacademypod.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianluebben

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianluebben

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Brian’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading medical treatment facility for children suffering from cancer and other life-threatening diseases https://www.stjude.org/

Show Sponsor:
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Adam Gilbert has helped more than 7,500 clients finally find a diet and exercise routine they can stick with consistently. His company, MyBodyTutor, offers daily coaching and accountability with a focus on mindset, psychology and habits. 

In this episode, Adam shares how his father’s health crisis inspired his life’s work; why a lack of consistency is at the root of almost every fitness setback; and how you can build a plan that actually works over the long haul without denying yourself the foods you love.

Adam also talks about:
- Why fad diets fail
- Mindless eating and overeating and how to break those cycles
- Why you shouldn’t obsess over protein
- Why he doesn’t believe in “cheat meals”
- How to plan indulgences
- Where coaching and accountability come in
- Tips for parents of picky eaters 
- Why you should never criticize your own body in front of your kids
- Business lessons from 17+ years at the helm of BodyTutor

Books Mentioned:
- Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time by Howard Schultz
- Good to Great by Jim Collins
- The Dip by Seth Godin

Connect with Adam: 

Website: https://www.mybodytutor.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybodytutor/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mybodytutor

Adam’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- The National MS Society, which works to bring a cure to Multiple Sclerosis

Show Sponsor: The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Grant Baldwin describes himself as a “normal dude” who has earned millions delivering 500+ paid speaking engagements around the world. He founded The Speaker Lab to teach what he’s learned about communication and connection – two of the most critical skills to advance your career or grow your business.

In this episode, Grant talks about his journey from burned out youth pastor to well-paid keynote speaker and shares practical tips you can use to become a more effective storyteller, marketer, and leader today.

Grant also talks about:
- How to command a room even if you’re not a confident speaker
- Exactly how to plan a “best man” speech or any other type of talk
- The two questions every audience needs you to answer
- How he’d improve Brandon’s “bathroom mirror” story
- Why he invests most of his money back into his own business
- How he ensures his kids don’t grow up spoiled
- His family’s approach to charitable giving
- Getting his pilot’s license

Books Mentioned:
- 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
- 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy

Connect with [Grant: 

Book: The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform 

https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Speaker-Booking-Building-Platform/dp/0801094089

The Speaker Lab Podcast https://thespeakerlab.com/podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakerlab/

Website: https://grantbaldwin.com/

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

Grant’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- The Make-A-Wish Foundation https://wish.org/

Show Sponsor:
- Podcast Pointman, the podcast agency that produces this very show and a handful of other Top-1% podcasts. Watch the podcast growth masterclass here: https://www.podcastpointman.com

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brian Tibbs is a real estate investor, former missionary, and author whose book “The HACKER Method” reveals how he built a multimillion dollar net worth while making minimum wage overseas. 

In this episode, Brian spells out exactly how he achieved financial freedom with limited income, and makes the case that anyone can (but most won’t) do the same if they follow the steps he teaches here.

He also talks about:
- Living modestly while planting churches overseas
- How to save half your income no matter how little you make
- His short-term rental strategy and where he buys
- His 50-40-10 budget
- Building wealth as a person of faith
- Giving away 10% of your income
- Treating yourself with rewards for hard work

Books Mentioned:
- 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
- The Bible, specifically Matthew 25, Parable of The Talents
- The HACKER Method: The Unexpected Investor's Guide to Building Wealth (Even On Limited Income) 

Connect with Brian: 

Buy The HACKER Method https://www.amazon.com/HACKER-Method-Unexpected-Investors-Building/dp/1962074129

Website: TheUnexpectedInvestor.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedinvestor

TikTok: @unexpectedinvestor

Brian’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Hushabye Nursery, a nursery caring for newborn babies exposed to opioids during pregnancy https://www.hushabyenursery.org/

Show Sponsor: 

Podcast Pointman, the full-service podcast agency that produces this show. Watch the free masterclass, 5 Ways to Grow Your Show, here.

John Cooper is the lead singer and founding member of Skillet, one of the best-selling Christian rock groups of all time. He’s also a podcaster and author whose latest book is called “Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction.”

John sits down with Brandon to talk about the band’s rise; raising a family while touring the world with his band; how he defines wokeness and why he feels compelled to speak out against it now; and his alternate vision for a brighter future.

He also talks about: 
- His personal religious journey in the wake of his mother passing away from cancer
- Learning to treat his music career like a business 
- How he and his wife divide responsibilities and stay in their lanes
- Why he warns Christian families not to send their kids to public school
- The Marxist origins of Critical Race Theory (CRT) 
- The Black Lives Matter riots in his hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Woke ideology infiltrating Chrstian church leadership
- Why he believes more people than ever will be born again as Christians in 2024

Books Mentioned:
- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
- The Unshakeable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones
- A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell
- Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Connect with John:
- Buy his book the only place it’s available: https://johnlcooper.com/
- Hawk and Hatchet beard products
- His weekly podcast, Cooper Stuff

John’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue donated here)
- Samaritan’s Purse, which provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid to people in physical need

Show Sponsor
- Podcast Pointman, the podcast agency that produces this show. Watch the free masterclass, 5 Ways to Grow Your Show, here

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, one of the world’s most impactful and highly-rated charities. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how Scott walked away from his “degenerate” life as a nightclub promoter; how volunteering on a hospital ship inspired him to launch a charity despite having no money and no experience; and the life and business lessons he’s learned while raising nearly $1 billion without any government involvement.

Scott also talks about:
- His “Prodigal Son” journey away from faith and virtue and back
- How and why he finally walked away from a superficial life of drugs, gambling, “bottles and models” 
- His life-changing experience on a hospital ship in Liberia
- Advice for taking a daunting challenge, step-by-step
- Why access to clean water is ultimately a money problem
- Bringing storytelling and Nike-inspired marketing principles to the world of charity
- What he’s learned about hiring, delegating, and leading teams
- Why he still doesn’t think big enough at times

Connect with Scott:
- His Instagram
- His book, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World

Scott’s charitable cause:
- Donate directly to charity: water here
- The Spring membership
- 100% of net proceeds from Scott’s book go to charity: water projects around the world

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here

Bob and Linda Lotich are authors and personal finance teachers whose work has reached 15 million people over 15+ years.

In this episode, they tell the story of rebuilding their own "financial house of cards" in their 20s, how simplicity helps you build wealth, talking about money with your spouse, spenders vs. savers in marriages, and how they became the go-to financial voice for Christians worldwide.

They also talk about:
- What the Bible really says about money
- Their #1 tip for avoiding "money marriage fights"
- Their approach to debt and why they paid off their mortgage
- How you can feel wealthier without earning any more money
- How "giving til it hurts" actually leads to more abundance
- Compounding your money vs. giving it away throughout your life
- Increasing your income in nontraditional ways
- What they've learned from almost 20 years of making money online

Books Mentioned:
- Smith Wigglesworth: The Secret of His Power by Albert Hibbert
- The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath by Mark Buchanan
- The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
- Die with Zero by Bill Perkins
- Simple Money, Rich Life by Bob Lotich

Bob and Linda's Charitable Cause:
- Hope International, a Christian non-profit organization that teaches entrepreneurship and micro-lending in poverty-stricken areas

Connect with Bob and Linda
- Their website, https://seedtime.com/
- Instagram
- Their book: Simple Money, Rich Life

Sponsor: Whitestone Coaching with Peter Awad. Peter's built multiple 7-figure companies and will help you grow your business without sacrificing your freedom and relationships.

Jude Jean Paul Bernard is a real estate investor, business owner, and philanthropist who’s bought and sold $100 million of property in New York City. 

In this episode, Jude shares how he bought his very first property with student loans, then “bet on himself” and went all-in on real estate in one of the most competitive markets on earth. Plus, how he’s crushing it with short-term rentals in a city that famously outlawed them!

Jude also talks about:
- Why getting arrested at age 20 was “the best thing that’s happened to him”
- Quitting his job and an MBA program to become a full-time investor
- Flying to Jamaica to track down a seller and making $1M+ on the deal
- Gambling addiction and losing $140k at the blackjack table
- Finding detail-oriented “doers” to bring his vision to life 
- Printing money by turning boarding houses into short-term rentals in NYC
- Founding the Brooklyn Bank to bring financial literacy to the inner city
- The most common fatal mistakes in real estate investing
- Why he’s selling off a large chunk of his portfolio

Books Mentioned:
- Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Jude’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- The Brooklyn Bank, the nonprofit he founded to foster financial literacy in urban communities

Connect with Jude: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-bernard-15228b61/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.judebernard

Connect with us!

Website: https://abetterlife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

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• TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/turbotenant_pod Or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod

• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bp_pod for a strategy call and a discount!

This show is also brought to you by the BetterLife Tribe. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join us here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Noah Kagan is an entrepreneur, Youtube creator, and author whose company, AppSumo, does $80M+ in annual revenue.

In this episode, Noah explains the framework behind his new book, "Million Dollar Weekend" and walks you through the process of launching 7-figure business in 48 hours. 

He even puts Brandon to the test, challenging him to produce a business idea on the spot and call up a potential investor live on air.

Noah also talks about: 
- Getting fired as the 30th employee of Facebook and missing out on a giant payday... and why that might have been a good thing
- How to build a $1M business in a weekend (Step 1 is NOT ordering business cards)
- The many, many ways to get rich in today's economy
- Riding on private jets and yachts with billionaire strangers... just because he asked
- How to rewire your brain to get comfortable asking for what you want
- How to take on the "Coffee Challenge" and the power of the mantra "Now, Not How"
- Quickly launching a Docusign competitor with none of his own money
- Why Brandon's wooden sunglasses e-com business failed
- Setting unambitious goals for himself and his business
- The routine he started 3 years ago that makes him a much better leader
- Finding the right spouse or partner
- How to choose coaches in various aspects of business and life

Books mentioned:
- Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan
- A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
- The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

Connect with Noah:
- MillionDollarWeekend.com
- Noah's Youtube channel
- Twitter
- Instagram
- TikTok

Sponsor: Whitestone Coaching with Peter Awad. Text "BetterLife" (one word) to 55444 to connect with Peter.

Noah's Charitable Cause: Funding the purchase of laptops for an underfunded school on Maui

Join the Tribe:
- https://abetterlife.com/

Diego Corzo is a real estate investor and agent, entrepreneur, and advocate for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.

In this episode, Diego shares his story of immigrating from Peru at age 9; overcoming a speech disorder; and seeking out successful mentors who helped him become a millionaire through real estate and business before the age of 30.

He also talk about:
- What life was like Peru and in the weeks and months after he arrived in Florida on a tourist visa
- Creating his own scholarship and selling study guides to pay his way through college
- Practical tips for finding and keeping mentors, including the "book report video" trick
- Riding a bike to and from jobs because he couldn't get a driver's license
- Speaking in front of Congress and visiting the White House to discuss DACA legislation
- His thoughts on a path to citizenship for DREAMers who arrived in this country as children
- How he became a successful realtor by apprenticing under a mentor
- How he became the first non-millionaire in Gobundance, the mastermind for "healthy, wealthy, generous men"
- Buying a "2% rule" rental house without immigration papers at age 23
- How he used money partners and "unfair advantages" to buy investment property
- His experience with rent-by-the-room and Airbnb
- Prioritizing experiences over material belongings and the value of organizing unforgettable 1:1 trips with your parents
- His own mastermind, The FI Investors, which talks about not only how to achieve financial independence but what comes next

Books mentioned:
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad
- Think and Grow Rich
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell

Diego's Charitable Cause:
- Immigrants Rising, an organization that provides financial, mental health, and career pathing resources to undocumented students

Sponsor: BetterLife Real Estate Funding (REF), which provides Hard Money, DSCR, Conventional, and Portfolio loans specifically tailored to real estate investors' unique needs

Connect with Diego:
- FI Investors' 2024 resources: E-Book, goal-setting worksheet, and more
- @realdiegocorzo on Instagram

Join the Tribe:
- https://abetterlife.com/

Aaron Hale is a former Army bomb disposal tech who, after being severely injured in Afghanistan and losing his sight and hearing, has gone on to run ultramarathons, start a successful confections company, and build a cash-flowing real estate portfolio.

In this episode, you'll hear why Aaron left a cushy gig as a Navy chef to tackle one of the riskiest jobs in the world. He also shares a detailed account of his injury; exactly what it feels like to go blind and deaf; how he travels, cooks, climbs mountains, and leads teams; and the silver linings he's found along the way.

Aaron also talks about:
- What it felt like to be blinded by an improvised explosive device and the immediate aftermath of the blast
- His recovery at Walter Reed, and going from "why did this happen to me" to "why is this happening for me"
- How not consuming TV or social media content has affected his productivity
- The role cooking played in his recovery and founding a successful fudge company
- Running a 135-mile race in Death Valley and kayaking through whitewater rapids while blind
- His first real estate deal, where nothing went according to plan 
- How he BRRRR'd a Short Term Rental
- His advice to his younger self  
- An epic quote that Brandon might steal

Books mentioned:
- The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
- Man's Search for Meaning
- The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon Turner

Aaron's charitable cause:

Building Homes for Heroes, a 501(c)(3) that builds and modifies homes for gold star families and injured first responders. Aaron was a recipient of their work; see his story here.

Sponsor: BetterLife Tribe, our accountability mastermind dedicated to helping you build wealth without losing your soul

Connect with Aaron:
- Point of Impact Podcast
- Aaron's company, EODFudge
- EOD Fudge TikTok ("Cookin without Lookin")

Scott Donnell is a financial literacy expert and serial entrepreneur who has helped more than 6 million families learn how to earn, spend, save and invest. 

In this episode, Scott shares the exact steps you can take to instill healthy, wealthy money habits in your kids and family. 

He also talks about:
- Why Gen Z is pessimistic about their economic future and skeptical about investing 
- The dangers of “first-generation wealth”
- How he gets his kids to clean up after themselves and help out around the house
- The “quarter system” he uses to reward and discipline his kids without anyone losing their cool
- Leaving your kids “heritage, not inheritance”
- His thoughts on Dave Ramsey and Grant Cardone
- How he founded, bootstrapped and sold a fast-growing school fundraising company
- What kids learn by participating in business fares
- How the GravyStack system replaces chores with paid “gigs” and puts them in charge of expenses
- His religious faith and how it’s intertwined with family
- A hack for keeping rebellious teenagers out of trouble 

Books mentioned:
- Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed by Scott Donnell
- Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
- Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
- The Road Less Stupid
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Connect with Scott:
- Instagram
- TikTok
- GravyStack (Use code DINNER30 when you download the app for 30 days free)

Scott’s Charitable Cause:

Gravystack's giving fund providing scholarships for inner-city kids who can't afford the membership.

David Pere is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who's helped tens of thousands of fellow military veterans accelerate their journey to financial freedom through his From Military to Millionaire podcast, books, Facebook group, Youtube channel, events, and War Room mastermind.

In this episode, David talks about transitioning from the military (or any W-2 career for that matter) to business ownership and real estate investing; the importance of connecting with a tribe when taking on a big challenge; and how he's built wealth and freedom on the strength of a middle-class salary.

He also talks about:

- Getting inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad as a broke Marine who'd blown his savings on motorcycles, tattoos, and dates

- The camaraderie he felt with his platoon while deployed, and his experience hitting a roadside bomb

- Getting into real estate via house hacking and why he still does it

- His take on the VA loan, "the best primary residence loan on the market"

- His #1 piece of advice for military members who want to set themselves up to build wealth during and after their service

- Why he left the military and how owning a business and real estate helped him make that leap earlier

- What he learned from a long-distance house flip gone bad

- The best and worst real estate deals he's done and what he's learned ("call your attorney before things go off the rails!")

- Getting involved in a 4-year lawsuit over a real estate transaction

- Balancing the Cardone/10X mentality with caution to avoid financial disaster

- His tips for building a personal brand

- Getting past the "BMW" (Below Minimum Wage) phase of starting a business or side hustle

- Carving out quality time with his 7-year-old son and navigating a divorce as a dad and stepdad

- Who you should – and should not – take advice from

David's Charitable Cause:

Heal the Heroes, which hosts healing retreats and experiences for military veterans and first responders working through trauma and the transition to civilian roles

Books Mentioned:

- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

- The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner

- Invest in Debt by Jimmy Napier

- Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt

- 10X is Easier than 2X by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Connect with David: 

- TheBestPodcastGuest.com (really!)

- Instagram

- Military to Millionaire Facebook Group

- Military to Millionaire website

Valentina Brega is the founder of Hire Train VA, which helps busy entrepreneurs reclaim their time by hiring world-class support staff.

In this episode, Valentina shares her story of immigrating to the U.S. from the poorest country in Europe, and – with just $400, a 1-year-old daughter and no car – building a skill set while working remotely and eventually launching her own company.

She also delivers a mini-masterclass on how to hire a rockstar virtual assistant and begin to delegate your lower dollar-per-hour tasks.

Plus:

- Valentina's journey to the U.S. and how she made ends meet 

- Getting started as a remote assistant to real estate investor Bill Allen

- Negotiating with homeowners on cold calls

- How she built a team of virtual assistants

- Examples of tasks you should hand over to an assistant

- Which countries she's found to be the best sources of talent

- Why hiring a remote assistant will turn you into a better leader

- Writing a job posting that attracts A-players

- Using personality tests, mini-projects and role playing when hiring

- Why "visibility beats ability every time"

Valentina's Charitable Cause: 

Operation Underground Railroad, which fights child sexual exploitation and human trafficking worldwide.

Books Mentioned:

- 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall

- Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson

- Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes

- Traction by Gino Wickman

- $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi

Connect with Valentina:
- 100 Tasks to Delegate to a Virtual Assistant: https://hiretrainva.com/delegate/?src=af

- HireTrainVA.com

Brian Murray is an investor, best-selling author of three books about multifamily real estate, Co-founder and Key Principal of Open Door Capital, and ultramarathoner.

In this episode, Brian talks about his investing journey from $30,000 teacher salary to $1 Billion assets under management, his partnership with Brandon, embracing long-distance running and spirituality in recent years, and putting his hard-won wisdom into a new book.

-What he learned from working in a toxic startup culture that destroyed his physical and mental health
-"F You Money" and walking away from a job that compromises your morals
- How he went from schoolteacher to owning offices and apartment buildings 
- How he turned a poorly-performing asset into a cash cow
- Using creative financing early in his career
- Writing the world's best-selling self-published real estate book
- How to vet potential business partners and the story behind Open Door Capital
- Buying a ranch, working with his hands, and living a minimalist lifestyle
- Running 50+ miles at a time
- How owning more stuff complicates your life
- His advice to people who can't figure out what to focus on
- His spiritual life and a transformative trip to Nepal
- Why he's writing a highly personal book dedicated to his grown children

Brian's Charitable Cause:

Friendly Fields Farm Sanctuary, a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary for farm animals facing abandonment, neglect, and abuse.

Connect with Brian:
- Instagram 

Books Mentioned in this Episode:
- Welcome to my Garden: A Father’s Gift of Reflections, Life Lessons, and Advice by Brian Murray
- Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray
- The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume I and Volume II
- Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
- Loving What Is by Byron Katie

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Dr. Tom Walters is an orthopedic physical therapist, author, and the face of the wildly popular Rehab Science Instagram and Youtube channels.

In this episode, he reflects on some of the most common questions surrounding regarding pain, injury, exercise, and treatment.

Tom also talks about: 

-What exactly physical therapy is and how it compares to other types of treatment

-His thoughts on chiropractors, CBD/THC gel, and stretching 

-His advice for Brandon as he manages chronic back pain

-The role of the placebo effect when treating pain

-Whether running 15-20 miles per week is bad for you

-Adjusting your step cadence to run pain-free

-Rucking for cardio and core exercise

-His new book outlining 30 rehab programs that treat the 50 most common types of pain
-Getting your blood work done to detect nutrient deficiencies 

-Limiting beliefs he's had to overcome as on his journey as an influencer and entrepreneur

-The habits, books, and people that have changed his life

Tom's charitable cause:

The Makai Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity focused on rebuilding Maui after the deadly wildfires of 2023. 

Books mentioned in this episode:

Rehab Science by Tom Walters 

Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett & Glen Cordoza

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Connect with Tom:

Instagram: @rehabscience

Youtube: Rehab Science

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Brandon Novak is a keynote speaker, author, former professional skateboarder/TV star, and intervention specialist who reclaimed his life from addiction in 2015.

In this episode, Brandon walks us through his remarkable journey from sleeping in abandoned houses as a homeless heroin addict to owning and operating several sober living facilities and earning widespread respect as a champion for people in recovery. 

He also speaks about:

-How he first got into drugs and alcohol, and his thoughts on "gateway drugs"

-The moment when Bam Margera offered help at a critical time

-Becoming a famous MTV star on 'Viva La Bam' in the mid-2000s

-The story behind his mother buying him a cemetery plot

-The epiphany he experienced standing on his mother's doorstep after she kicked him out of her house and put a restraining order on him

-Why he recommends a firm approach to dealing with loved ones who are battling addiction

-The spiritual element of his recovery

-Why he doesn't consider his 12 unsuccessful attempts to get sober, "failures"

-Why he's not tempted to consume drugs or alcohol today

-How to include friends in recovery in social activities

-The business of owning sober living homes and an addiction treatment center 

-How he scaled his sober living facilities to 65 beds

Brandon’s charitable cause:

King's Crusade, which helps fund inpatient addiction recovery treatment for people who can't otherwise afford it.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Streets of Baltimore by Brandon Novak

Dreamseller by Brandon Novak

Support Brandon's Scholarship Foundation:

Donate to provide free beds for individuals transitioning out of treatment (Venmo: @novakshouse).

Struggling or need guidance?

Contact Brandon directly at 610-314-6747.

Connect with Brandon:

Instagram

Website

Redemption Addiction Treatment Center

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Andrea Fausett is the founder and CEO of Mamele, an app that helps women around the world improve their health, nutrition, and fitness.

In this episode, Andrea speaks about building her business to 7 figures in just 6 months while being a present wife and mother to her 2 daughters; intentional parenting; entrepreneurship; business marketing, and the power of identity, purpose, and small pivots in determining your success in life.

She also speaks about:

-How to reverse-engineer success by breaking things down into small changes

-Why extreme dieting and other major behavior change doesn't work

-A different, more productive way to look at negative programming from your childhood

-How her entrepreneurial journey started with a single moment of self-reflection while looking in the mirror

-Exactly how she'd coach Brandon to achieve a fitness goal like losing 20 lbs

-Earning 6 figures and beyond by cultivating just 1,000 true fans

-Her wild experience during the Maui fires and how she stepped up to show up for her community

-Her feelings on body image and how she embraced gratitude during and after pregnancy, following several miscarriages

Andrea’s charitable cause:

The Emily Effect, a foundation providing resources to families and support for women suffering from perinatal mood disorders.

Reading List:

$100 Million Dollar Offers by Alex Hormozi

Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden

Connect with Andrea:

Mamele Fit App

Mamele Fit Instagram

Andrea's Instagram

Mamele Website

Andrea's LinkedIn

Josiah Smelser is a real estate investor and appraiser who built a $17 million portfolio from scratch, without using any of his own capital.

In this episode, Josiah shares his incredible journey from growing up in a small town in Alabama, to living in Tanzania at the age of 12, where he had experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and real estate investing success. He reveals how he went from corporate accounting, working 90 hours a week, to starting his own appraisal business at 21, later amassing an impressive real estate portfolio without investing a dime.

Josiah also talks about:
- How he leveraged his appraisal skills to recognize hidden value in real estate
- The BRRRR strategy that helped him build a $17M real estate portfolio
- Transitioning from $50K to $600K/year through vacation rentals
- The true meaning of wealth (Being grateful for what you have)
- Why he took a break from social media

Books Mentioned:
- Bothy Tales by John D Burns
- The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Connect with Josiah: 

Book: https://a.co/d/hkXHdxw 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahsmelser/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JosiahSmelser 

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

Josiah’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Christian Services Foundation primarily funds Tanzania mission works, schools, substance abuse recovery, and scholarship funds.

Show Sponsor:
- BetterLife Tribe - A Community for Real Estate Investors Seeking Financial Freedom

Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Mike Lee is a leadership coach, mindfulness expert, and trainer who's spent time working with NBA legend Steph Curry among other highly successful athletes and executives.

In this episode, Mike talks about optimizing your mindset in competitive environments and the new rules for leading teams in our current post-COVID reality. His new book, 'New Rules for the Future of Leadership,' comes out Nov. 21.

Mike also talks about:

-The proven benefits of mindfulness meditation on brain function, executive skills, and overall well-being

-Why mindfulness is becoming even more valuable the more technological innovation accelerates

-His lifelong struggle with depression and the best ways he's found to work through it

-Tapping into your subconscious intuition when making big life decisions

-The transformative moment when he experienced a deep sense of peace, and how it shifted the direction of his life

-The one thing you should always do before reacting to a trigger

-Why leaders have to be "purpose-driven" and offer more than a paycheck in order to develop winning teams

Mike’s charitable cause:

MENTOR Greater Milwaukee, which works with mentoring programs to safely match caring adult mentors with children in need.

Reading List:
- The Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard
- The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
- Leading An Inspired Life by Jim Rohn

Connect with Mike:

Mindshift Labs

Instagram

LinkedIn

Mike's book, New Rules for the Future of Leadership

Tim Tebow is a philanthropist, advocate for victims of human trafficking, and ex-NFL quarterback who is widely thought of as one of the greatest college football players of all-time.

In this episode, he dives deep into the origins of his Christian faith, why he's devoted his life to helping others, how he balances confronting evil with gratitude and joy, and why he insists he's "flawed" despite often being held up on a pedestal.

Tim also talks about:
 
- How meeting a young boy with deformed feet set his life on a completely new path 
- What he learned from his parents and why "more is caught than taught"
- His advice to people waiting around for a sign or a mission to appear in their lives
- How to listen for a calling that "pricks your heart"
- Tim's definitions of "passion" and "compassion"
- How he keeps his natural competitiveness in check and aims it toward a higher purpose 
- The powerful message he took from the movie Hacksaw Ridge
- His elaborate marriage proposal
- Making compromises in his marriage
- What he tells people who don't have religious faith or who are on the fence about it

Join Tim and Brandon in-person at the BetterLife Summit this December:

- Tickets: betterlifesummit2023.com

Connect with Tim:
- The Tim Tebow Foundation
- Tim's Instagram
- TikTok

Brody Fausett is a real estate investor, ultramarathon runner, teacher, and founder of Real Estate Investing School.

In this episode, Brody breaks down how he went from rookie door-to-door salesman to reaching millionaire status before age 30 – and makes the case that you can achieve your goals a lot faster than you might think.

Brody also talks about:

- Running a 174-mile ultra marathon through the desert with his pregnant (!) wife
- How doing missionary work overseas changed his outlook on life
- His experience selling security systems door to door
- How he built massive wealth quickly through house hacking, rent-by-the-room, short term rentals, and other real estate strategies
- Generating over $1M cash from just one house
- Why he takes every Wednesday off work
- Moving his family to Hawaii based on intuition
- His first-hand experience in Lahaina when the wildfires swept through town
- How his wife appointed herself "Director of Distribution" and helped deliver supplies to families displaced by the fires
- Conspiracy theories surrounding the Maui wildfires, Oprah, and blue roofs
- The books, people and quotes that have helped him live a better life

Brody's Charitable Cause:

Mana Mentors, which "mentors young people through surfing and skateboarding to achieve physical, academic and mental health goals" – and which is currently helping with Lahaina wildfire relief*

*All ad revenue from this episode is donated directly to the charity of the guest's choice

Connect with Brody:
- Brody's Instagram
- Real Estate Investing School Instagram
- Real Estate Investing School Website
- Brody and Andrea's Couples Goal-Setting Retreat

Tommy Mello is the owner and operator of A1 Garage Door Service, one of the most successful home service businesses in the country. He also hosts the Home Service Expert podcast, was named a Top Entrepreneur Under 35, and owns and invests in several other businesses ranging from Christmas lights to mobile apps.

In this episode, Tommy breaks down how you can build wealth with recession-resistant, blue-collar service businesses – and how to have fun doing it. You'll learn how he went from $50,000 in debt to a massive exit and "life-changing" money, all while helping his team members achieve their own dreams and undergoing a personal evolution in his leadership, health, and faith.

Tommy also shares:

- Why arbitrage is the one business skill to rule them all
- Why home service businesses thrive despite pandemics, recessions, and the advent of AI
- Vanity metrics and the only 4 Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) he cares about
- Why you should "always be recruiting," and why he doesn't worry about giving away secrets to his competition
- The #1 mistake he sees people make when starting service businesses
- How to hire A-players and motivate them with equity and other performance incentives
- His religious faith and the "deal" he made with Jesus when his father was on the brink of death
- His health regime: Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), supplements, and massage
- The health benefits he's experienced since abstaining from alcohol
- Exactly what he'd do if he had to start over with no money

Tommy's Charitable Cause:

The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, an "independent, nonprofit organization that works to protect people's health from epidemics and pandemics and ensures that communities are resilient to major challenges." *

*All ad revenue from this episode is donated directly to the charity of the guest's choice

Connect with Tommy:
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Youtube

- TikTok
- Home Service Expert Facebook Group
- Home Service Expert Podcast
- Freedom Event Conference Nov 1-3 in Orlando
- Tommy's book, "Home Service Millionaire"

Chad Robichaux is a former Force Recon Marine, MMA champion, author, and founder of two non-profits serving military veterans and refugees.

Chad deployed to Afghanistan 8 times, and in this episode he opens up about his battle with PTSD; how he almost became another veteran suicide statistic; and how that experience inspired him to help other veterans using faith-based programs.

Chad also shares:

-How abuse and a family tragedy shaped his childhood in rural Louisiana

-His views on the 2nd Amendment, firearms training, and school shootings

-What led him to a Marine Corps recruiter at age 17

-America's role as the "world's policeman"

-How his Mighty Oaks Foundation helps veterans overcome combat trauma through faith-based resiliency programs

-How he rescued his longtime friend and interpreter from Afghanistan as the U.S. military withdrew from the country

-Helping thousands of innocent Afghans escape as the country crumbled through Save Our Allies

Chad's charitable cause:

Mighty Oaks Foundation, which "provides peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs that serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation’s Warriors dealing with challenges related to the struggles of daily military life, combat deployments and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) offered at no cost to our Nation’s Warriors, including travel at beautiful ranches across the US."

Books mentioned in this episode: 

Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

Letter to the American Church by Eric Metaxas

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Is Atheism Dead? by Eric Metaxas

Saving Aziz by Chad Robichaux

Unfair Advantage by Chad Robichaux

Connect with Chad online:

Chad's Website

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Henry Washington is a real estate investor, educator, coach, and co-host of BiggerPockets’ On The Market podcast. 

Starting out with just $1,000 and bad credit, Henry suffered a panic attack out of worry he wouldn't be able to provide financially for his family. 90 days later, he owned his first rental property. And within just a few years, he scaled to 70+ units; became one of the country's best-known real estate teachers; and built a dream life for his family.

Henry also discusses:

-How seeing his father's side businesses inspired him to start a real estate company

-Living a big life as an example to your kids
-The TEDx Talk on passive income that motivated him to pursue real estate investing
-How honesty and commitment strengthened his wife's trust in his entrepreneurial ventures

-Using a 401k loan to invest in real estate

-Improving his credit and building a network of passive investor

-Building a consistent, reliable lead generation system

-The "Burst Strategy" in real estate investing

-The growing affordable housing problem and the opportunities it presents

-How historic racism and lack of resources for Black Americans require partnerships for affordable housing

-Why he's not worried about a 2023 recession

-How to be more present and intentionally design quality time with your kids

-His upcoming book, "Real Estate Deal Maker"

Books mentioned in this episode:

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki

“The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason

“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho

“The Wise Investor” by Rich Fettke

Henry’s charitable cause:

Saving Grace NWA, which “serves young women ages 18-25 who have aged out of foster care or are facing homelessness" by providing safe housing, educational assistance, career guidance, and more.

Connect with Henry:

Instagram

LinkedIn

TikTok

Independence Realty Group

Jordan "Doc G" Grumet is a hospice doctor, blogger, podcaster and author who has dedicated his life to pursuing deep conversations about money and life.

In this episode, Jordan shares what he's learned from his conversations with dying patients as they look back on their lives; why he found it so difficulty to shed his "doctor" identity and embrace his true passion; and his thoughts on the FIRE movement, happiness, and how to find meaning in your career and relationships.

Jordan also talks about:

- How his father's death led him to a career in medicine, and what pushed him away from that field

- The various ways his patients handle the prospect of dying

- The biggest regrets of the dying

- The problem with the idea that once you save a certain sum of money, you'll be happy 

- How to determine how much "YOLO money" to set aside

- Why version 1.0 of the FIRE movement is "too austere"

- Why you might not need as much money as you think in order to start living the life you were meant to live

- Why real estate is the fastest, most secure route to millionaire status

- The best piece of advice he's gotten and why he thinks about it every time he's doing something hard

- The habits, books and advice that have helped Jordan lead a better life

Jordan's charitable cause:

Give a Mile, a nonprofit that collects airline reward mile donations and offers flights to connect people in palliative or critical care with their loved ones

Connect with Jordan:

- Buy his book, Taking Stock

- Earn & Invest Podcast

- Doc G Blog: DiverseFI

- Facebook group

- IG: Earn & Invest Podcast

- TikTok

Michael Unbroken is a coach, speaker, advocate for survivors of childhood trauma, and the best-selling author of ‘Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma.'

In this episode, Michael shares his experience with childhood abuse; how he overcame it through a combination of forgiveness and self-development; how he built a successful business and lost 100 pounds; and how he helps others work through the impacts of trauma today.

Michael also speaks about:

- Being raised by a drug-addicted mother and a racist grandmother, leading him to a life of addiction and chaos

- How genetic and energetic factors play a role in passing down behaviors and experiences from one generation to another

- How forgiveness is for oneself, not for others – and how it helped him find release and freedom

- How he achieved his goal to make $100k per year legally by age 26

- The teacher that changed and saved his life

- Confronting his own victim mentality and adopting a tough approach to personal growth

- The negative impact of the American food system and the government's misleading food pyramid

- His journey of starting with a yoga program, losing weight, and eventually becoming a certified personal trainer and nutritionist

- How he moved away from religion and found spirituality, tapping into the universe through meditation and visualization

- The importance of taking risks that lead to unexpected opportunities

- How childhood trauma, regardless of its severity, can have long-lasting effects on mental health, addiction, and physical well-being

- The importance of intervening and speaking up against abuse when you see it

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk

The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone

Michael’s charitable cause:

Operation Underground Railroad, which “exists to rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation around the globe”.

Connect with Michael on socials:

https://www.thinkunbroken.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/traumasurvivormentorandcoach

https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/

https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelunbroken

Dan Martell is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author of "Buy Back Your Time," and coach to over 1000+ SaaS founders.

In this episode, Dan shares how a chaotic childhood and bad decisions landed him in prison as a teenager; how a conversation with a guard and a single book changed the course of his life; and how he applies business principles to improve his health and well-being while deepening his relationships with his wife and sons.

He also speaks about:

- Being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, getting involved with drugs and crime, and ending up in prison twice before the age of 17

- How a respected guard questioned why he was in prison and expressed that he doesn't belong there, which motivated him to make positive changes in his life

- His journey as a self-taught programmer and becoming a millionaire at 30

- Why he hired a business coach for $1500/month before he even had an idea for a company

- How to avoid building a business you come to hate

- Applying business planning and tracking methods to improving your relationship with your family

- How to get your kids to listen to you by becoming someone they want to emulate

- The importance of choosing words carefully when describing children

- The value of auditing your time and energy

- The ‘Buyback Loop’ for hiring people to buy back your time, rather than hiring them solely to grow your business

- Buying a jet (!) as the ultimate "buy back your time" move

Books mentioned in this episode:

Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber

Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim Sanders

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Dan’s charitable cause:

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, which has a vision of “assuring success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle”.

BONUS:

Send Dan an Instagram DM with the keyword ‘EA’ and he will send you his assistant SOP document.

Connect with Dan on socials:

Https://www.instagram.com/danmartell

https://www.facebook.com/Danmartell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmartell

Brad Lea is a sales trainer, founder of the web-based learning platform LightSpeed VT, and host of the Dropping Bombs podcast. 

In this no-holds-barred conversation, Brad shares his journey from self-interested young entrepreneur to leader focused fully on helping others – a transformation that massively grew his net worth and life satisfaction. 

Brad also discusses: 

• How he built his training platform into a monster business with clients like Grant Cardone and Tony Robbins
• Why he believes “the more hands you shake, the more money you’ll make”
• The 4 necessary ingredients for effective training
• The ways people self-sabotage when trying to build wealth
• How he’d help a 25-year-old become a millionaire by focusing on 3 specific capabilities 
• Why he doubled his speaking fee
• Why he doesn’t set budgets
• How he got rid of a scarcity mindset
• Selling versus Helping
• How raising your “self worth” leads to a higher net worth
• His view on faith, spirituality and The Bible
• The first thing he does every morning to set himself up to crush the day

Brad’s charitable cause: 

Any solid charitable organization fighting child abuse and trafficking. 

Connect with Brad:

Youtube: The Real Brad Lea

Brad's Instagram

TikTok

Dropping Bombs Podcast

Graham Stephan and Andrei Jikh are two of the BIGGEST personal finance YouTubers in the world, teaching millions how to build wealth and achieve financial freedom!

But their paths to success are anything but ordinary. From a childhood in the circus to mastering the art of magic, Andrei's journey is a testament to embracing your unique skills and finding your voice. And Graham? He skipped school to work in an aquarium, sold his first multi-million dollar house at 19, and built a real estate portfolio, all while living frugally and hacking his way to financial independence.

In this episode, these finance wizards reveal their secrets to success, from mastering YouTube and navigating the wild world of crypto to their predictions for the future of real estate.

They also talk about:
- Andrei's SHOCKING Bitcoin story (he bought six for $600 and traded them for a drone!)
- Why Graham would be a RENTER in today's market
- The ONE thing that worries them about the economy
- How they're building wealth in 2024 and beyond
- The TRUTH about crypto (and why 99% of it is worthless!)
- The power of embracing your unique "shtick" (magic, frugality, and more!)
- Why the secret to success is simply putting in the time (10 years to be exact!)

Books Mentioned:
- Lifeonaire by Shaun McCloskey
- Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by  Arnold Schwarzenegger 
- Wanting by Luke Burgis
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Connect with Andrei: 

Website: https://majikh.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreijikh

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AndreiJikh 

Connect with Graham:

Website: https://www.grahamstephan.com/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gpstephan 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grahamstephan 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamStephan 

Connect with Brandon:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon

💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/

📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/

💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/

📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/

Connect with Cam:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/

💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/

💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/

📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/ 

Andrei’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Charity: Water - An organization that is on a mission to bring clean water to the 703 million people living without it.

Show Sponsor:
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Simon Keith is a business coach, keynote speaker, and former professional soccer player with the distinction of being the both the first athlete to ever play a professional sport after receiving a heart transplant as well as one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients in the world.

He is also the founder of the Simon Keith Foundation, which supports children who have undergone organ transplants and raises awareness for organ donation.

In this episode, Simon shares his journey through multiple organ transplants, the challenges of getting back into professional soccer post-surgery, and his entrepreneurial endeavors – including selling multiple businesses and turning a sleepy non-profit organization into a powerhouse driven by business principles.

Simon also speaks about:

• His upbringing in a super-competitive household and the impact it had on his drive to succeed
• His father's sacrifices, and how he learned to be a better father himself
• Moving to London to play professional soccer, but eventually needing to return to Canada due to a heart issue
• Undergoing a heart transplant in 1986 in Canada, where the procedure was still in the experimental phase
• The challenges, complications, and short lifespan of heart transplants
• His return to professional sports with a lack of nerve connections between his heart and brain, and limited cardiac capacity
• Transitioning from professional athlete to entrepreneur
• How he was able to extend the lifespan of his heart transplant to 32 years through his own unconventional methods and determination
• Meeting the father of the 17-year-old who donated his heart to him
• The need for non-profits to adopt entrepreneurial strategies – including branding, marketing, and profit-making – to attract talent and drive success
• Receiving the Order of Canada, one of Canada's highest honors
• The significance of choosing the right life partner for long-term success
• The importance of checking one's ego and understanding that success comes from asking for help
• His private venture that has the potential to revolutionize organ donation and transplantation

Simon’s charitable cause:

The Simon Keith Foundation, which “is dedicated to providing financial support primarily to youths who have undergone a life-saving organ transplant who desire a return to an active and healthy lifestyle, and strives to increase organ donor registration through public awareness campaigns”.

Connect with Simon on socials:

https://www.thesimonkeithfoundation.com

https://www.instagram.com/skeith1234

https://www.facebook.com/SimonKeithKeynote

Lisa Song Sutton is a multi-talented entrepreneur, real estate and venture investor, beauty pageant titleholder, attorney, and former congressional candidate.

In this episode, Lisa shares how she launched a startup selling alcohol-infused cupcakes in Las Vegas while still practicing law; how she used pageantry to make an impact in her community; her health and fitness regimen; and how she generates "mailbox money" from her independent mini-mailbox store.

Lisa also speaks about:

-The best ways to start a side hustle while still working a W-2 job

-The importance of "operational partners" in her business journey

-How people are attracted to fit bodies because it demonstrates commitment and discipline

-Undergoing a custom biohacking treatment involving stem cells and exosomes

-The costs and benefits of stem cell treatments

-Her journey from real estate agent to investor and brokerage owner

-Her venture capital fund, which invests in early stage technology companies focused on national security

-Starting independent mailbox rental stores after being frustrated with the auto-renewal of her mailbox rental

-The power of unconventional asset classes like wine and watches

Lisa's charitable cause:

Nevada Policy Research Institute, whose mission is to "effectively promote policies that encourage free-market solutions, protect individual liberties, and eliminate unnecessary governmental restrictions on the citizens and businesses of Nevada."

Books mentioned in this episode:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Tribe Of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Tim Ferriss

Investing in Liquid Assets: Uncorking Profits in Today's Global Wine Market by David Sokolin

Lisa's Mailbox Store Course:

https://www.mailboxmoneycourse.com/

Connect with Lisa on socials:

https://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton

https://www.facebook.com/lisasongsutton

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton

https://www.lisasongsutton.com

Ryan Pineda is a serial entrepreneur, founder of 6 different 7-8 figure businesses, real estate investor (500 houses flipped!), and former professional baseball player. He is also the host of the Wealthy Way Podcast.

In this episode, Ryan discusses his journey from being released by the Oakland A's to finding success in real estate – all while prioritizing faith, fulfillment, and meaningful relationships over financial success.

He also speaks about:

• Transitioning from broke minor league baseball player to "couch flipping" and real estate investing
• Why he went all-in on TikTok and the importance of consistency in social media creation
• Understanding wealth as more than just money
• His 'Make, Manage, Multiply' framework for achieving financial success
• Why he recommends house-flipping to jump-start your wealth building journey 
• The dangers of money "addiction" and its impact on other aspects of life
• Continuously balancing work and personal life instead of chasing a mythical perfect work-life balance
• Throwing epic birthday parties for his kid as a way to bless others with unique experiences
• How Ryan's father raised him to be a present father himself, after experiencing neglect in his own childhood
• How his priorities changed after his newborn son's health crises in his first year of life
• The journey to achieving $100 million in revenue

Ryan’s charitable cause:

Homes for Hope, a Christian organization which partners with the building industry to break the cycle of poverty worldwide.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• ‘The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down’ by Brandon Turner
• ‘The God I Never Knew: How Real Friendship with the Holy Spirit Can Change Your Life’ by Robert Morris
• ‘The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus’ by Lee Strobel
• ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear
• ‘Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat’ by Michael Masterson

Connect with Ryan on socials:

https://www.ryanpineda.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@RyanPineda

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpinedashow/

https://www.instagram.com/ryanpineda

https://www.pinedacapital.com

https://www.wealthyway.com/podcasts

Forrest Griffin is a retired MMA fighter and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, now serving as the VP of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute. In 2013, he claimed a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame.

In this episode, Forrest shares how he left his job as a police officer to pursue a career in fighting, faced financial struggles and injuries, but persevered and eventually became a world champion. 

He also talks about parenthood and marriage, money management, the importance of self-reliance and adaptability, and what it takes to become a champion in fighting or any other endeavor.

He also speaks about:

• Why we're drawn to combat sports 
• How Dana White persuaded him to take part in the The Ultimate Fighter TV show, launching his career
• Dropping everything and moving to Las Vegas to train with UFC legend Randy Couture
• The transformative impact of YouTube and social media on the fighting world, enabling easy sharing and learning of techniques
• The key elements of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: energy management, adaptability in uncomfortable situations, and exploiting opponents' weaknesses
• His dedication to being a supportive father to his daughter and encouraging her interests
• The importance of financial management; living below your means and investing your savings to stave off inflation
• His desire for a legacy that leaves MMA and Las Vegas in a better place, while being a good father
• Developing a self-sufficient, adaptable mindset as a hedge against societal or governmental breakdown

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Forrest’s charitable cause:

Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada's only food bank and the area's largest hunger-relief organization, whose mission is to “provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community."

Books mentioned in this episode:

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

Got Fight?: The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-to-Face Combat By Forrest Griffin

Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down: A Survival Guide to the Apocalypse by Forrest Griffin

Connect with Forrest on socials:

https://www.instagram.com/forrestgriffin

https://twitter.com/ForrestGriffin

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialForrestGriffin