Ashley Tison is a practicing attorney, experienced entrepreneur, and the co-founder of OZPros.com, a leading advisory firm specializing in Opportunity Zones. With a career spanning law, real estate, and business development, Ashley has built a reputation for demystifying complex tax incentives and helping investors maximize their returns. His unique background—combining big-firm legal expertise, entrepreneurial hustle, and a passion for empowering Main Street Americans—makes him a go-to expert for anyone looking to leverage Opportunity Zones for wealth creation.

On this episode we talk about:

– Ashley’s entrepreneurial journey, from mowing lawns at age eight to founding multiple businesses

– The basics of Opportunity Zones—what they are, how they work, and why they’re a powerful tool for deferring and eliminating capital gains taxes

– How Ashley built OZPros.com into a leading resource for Opportunity Zone investors and entrepreneurs

– The importance of focus, living below your means, and building streams of residual income

– Creative paths to residual income, including real estate, intellectual property, and even homesteading

– Lessons learned from business failures, risk management, and the importance of proper deal capitalization

– Building community, masterminds, and teaching others to create wealth through unique opportunities

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Niche Down and Focus: Success comes from narrowing your focus and becoming an expert in a specific area—Ashley’s deep dive into Opportunity Zones is a prime example.

2. Build Residual Income: True financial freedom is achieved by creating streams of residual income and resisting the urge to increase your standard of living until your passive income grows.

3. Lifelong Learning: Continuous education—through books, audiobooks, and masterminds—is essential for staying ahead and identifying new opportunities.

Notable Quotes

“If you don’t have a plan for your money, the world has a plan for your money—and it’s coming for you.”

“The key is: let’s get you residual income off of real estate, off of intellectual property, something that provides residual income—and don’t grow your standard of living until you increase that.”

“There are so many opportunities out there—sometimes it’s just about getting out of your typical milieu and around people who have them.”

Connect with Ashley Tison:

Website: ozpros.com

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