In this episode of The Tactical Empire, hosts Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider discuss strategies for fighting complacency and achieving high performance. They delve into the importance of having a sense of urgency, particularly within their inner circle of men. The conversation shifts to leveraging debt for long-term investments and financial freedom. Jeff reveals his strategies for using different types of debt, including mortgages, commercial loans, lines of credit, and private money, to grow his portfolio. They discuss the importance of building relationships for private money and the differences between private and hard money. The episode concludes with advice on building financial security and wealth through understanding and utilizing leverage. The importance of being a good steward of money and planning for a prosperous future is emphasized.

00:00 Introduction to The Tactical Empire

00:29 Introduction to Shawn Rider

00:34 Life's Puzzle Pieces

01:30 The Importance of Taking Action

02:28 Credit Card Strategies

02:54 Leveraging Debt for Financial Freedom

03:49 Personal Debt Portfolio

06:43 Vehicle Financing Tactics

11:34 Private Money vs. Hard Money

12:49 Building Relationships for Private Money

17:29 Servicing Private Money Debt

23:05 Scaling Your Investment Strategy

25:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts