Money School Podcast

After covid, the virtual workplace exploded as businesses pivoted to remote work, seeing massive time and cost savings. Yet, despite these undeniable benefits, many entrepreneurs still hesitate to trust remote work and virtual assistants.

What exactly is holding so many people back? Are we clinging to outdated notions of how work should be done? The truth is, virtual assistants are not just capable—they excel at providing the flexibility and efficiency a business needs.

Think about it: How much valuable time is wasted on tasks that a skilled virtual assistant could handle? How many pointless meetings eat away at our day when a quick email or project update would suffice? Every minute lost to inefficiency is a minute robbed from driving our businesses forward.

In this episode I’m joined by the CEO REVA Global, Bob Lachance. He talks about leveraging virtual assistants to reclaim time, reduce costs, and refocusing energy on what truly propels businesses to success.

If you have the right team, you will make more money with less. -Bob Lachance

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-What they don’t tell you about success

Success takes hard work. What does it take to have the grit to keep pushing through?

-Teamwork makes the dream work

Having the right team will help us make more money in less time. How do we ensure we’re building a solid team?

-The importance of weekly finance reviews

Running a business by the numbers is vital. How do we make sure we’re staying on top of the money coming in and going out of our businesses? 

Guest Bio:

Bob Lachance has been an active business owner and real estate investor since 2004. Bob is an entrepreneur by nature and currently owns, operates and manages many different businesses around the world. Bob helped create the top Real Estate Education and Mentor/Coaching program, FortuneBuilders, INC. Bob also created one of the premiere Real Estate Virtual Assistant Staffing companies, REVA Global, LLC (REVA). Bob is an expert in the real estate investing space and has an incredible reputation for creation, implementation and execution.

Prior to getting into the business sector, Bob had a successful 8 year professional ice hockey career which allowed him the privilege of traveling and living all over the US and Europe. Bob was also a member of the 1995 National Championship Boston University Ice Hockey Team.

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Tough times can last and leave us feeling defeated, doubtful and lost, especially when it's our own bad decisions that drive us to rock bottom.

The feeling of hopelessness can be overwhelming, making it difficult to see a way out.

It’s up to us as individuals to ensure that we don’t stay that way forever. We need to be willing to put in hard work to see results and be determined to get ourselves out of the rut. If we do the work, rock bottom can ultimately become a solid place to rise up from.

In this episode, Wholesale Real Estate Coach at TTP, Brent Daniels joins me to talk about his experience hitting rock bottom, what got him there and what got him out. We also talk about wholesaling for real estate and the value in it.

The beautiful thing about rock bottom is that it’s a strong foundation. -Brent Daniels

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-The economic ebb and flow

The economy doesn’t go straight up all the time and we’re not going to make the same amount of money. How do we ensure that we always win, no matter the economy?

-Why you get so much growth out of your lowest low

What is the one advantage of hitting rock bottom? How does it help us discover who we truly are?

-The root of complacency

We have been living in easy times which makes us complacent but these times of comfort won’t last forever. How do we prepare for what's to come?

Guest Bio:

Brent Daniels is the founder of Talk To People, a proactive, action oriented approach to real estate wholesaling. He has coached tons of people with a simple and effective strategy on how to get on the phone and talk to motivated sellers. A natural leader, Brent combines his passion for helping his students with his proactive, little sleep, high energy, "doesn’t-want-to-wait-around-for-business" attitude to help you make the most out of the wholesaling cash machine.

After years of being a real estate agent in Phoenix, Arizona, Brent discovered a process within real estate called wholesaling while he was listing a property.

He quickly made the pivot to wholesaling, the art of finding properties at a discount and selling a contract to the property to investors. Brent now owns a multi-million dollar wholesale business and coaches others to get their first or hundredth deal.

Brent has created a platform dedicated to resources for real estate wholesalers and also hosts LIVE YouTube shows every week with audience Q&A and real estate market updates.

Visit https://www.wholesalinginc.com/ 

Follow Brent on Instagram @‌realbrentdaniels

Subscribe to Brent’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@BrentDanielsTTP 

Host Bio:

Chris is a nationally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, real estate investor and recently the star of an HGTV show called Risky Builders. With over 12 years experience Chris has successfully completed over 200 deals and managed over $30 Million in investor money. As co-founder of FlipOut Academy and Money School, Chris mentors and guides up-and-coming investors on how to get results and create passive income through real estate.

With 2024 being an election year, there is a lot at stake. Without a doubt, the economic cycle will be impacted post-election and we need to be prepared for it. Many are worried that the election is going to be a perilous economic tipping point, which many portfolios just won’t survive.

How do we ensure that amidst the chaos, our heads are well above water? Is there a way for us to not just merely survive but to thrive in these circumstances?

The Infinite Banking Concept guarantees taking back control and thriving. It’s a simple and direct concept yet many refuse to put it in action. There’s never been a better time to take advantage of this process. If you’re waiting till the dust settles post-election, it might just be too little, far too late.

In this episode, Infinite Banker and licensed insurance agent, Robert Lee joins me to explain how Infinite Banking can put money back into your pocket, how it can help you gain true control and autonomy over your money, and how it can help in times of chaos and inflation.

We may not be able to control the dollar but we can control what we do with it. -Robert Lee

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Pay attention to what’s not obvious

Just because we can’t see certain things, it doesn’t mean that it's not impacting us. How is this fact playing out in this economy? 

-The great American divide

America has been teetering on political tension for a long time. Could this lead to an escalation in the wake of the election?

-What is the best kind of debt?

Many people have been taught that all debt is bad. Does good debt exist, and what does it look like? 

Guest Bio:

Robert is a licensed insurance agent who practices the Infinite Banking Concept and teaches folks of all walks and ages how to save their money and invest their money at the exact same time.

Visit https://www.betterinvestmentacademy.com/ 

Follow Robert on Instagram @iam_therobertlee

Subscribe to Robert’s YouTube channel here @Better Investment Academy and hit the bell icon.

Host Bio:

Chris is a nationally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, real estate investor and recently the star of an HGTV show called Risky Builders. With over 12 years experience Chris has successfully completed over 200 deals and managed over $30 Million in investor money. As co-founder of FlipOut Academy and Money School, Chris mentors and guides up-and-coming investors on how to get results and create passive income through real estate.

When it comes to preparing for retirement, people pin their hopes on their 401k, but the truth is, it’s not enough to retire comfortably. That’s where real estate investing comes in. It’s a way to get predictable, stable and consistent income and undoubtedly the best path to wealth.

The problem is, most people don’t have the time, energy and know-how to invest at a high level. You don’t have the time to go out there, acquire the property and the land - that’s as good as taking on another stressful full-time job.

That’s why it’s critical to partner with specialists who know what they are doing and eliminate the headaches so you can just enjoy the returns.

What is Rent to Retirement and how does it remove the stress of real estate investing? Why is real estate critical to a comfortable retirement? In this episode, I’m joined by  founder and CEO of Rent To Retirement, Zach Lemaster. He shares his story and how he’s helping more people turn a shaky retirement into solid wealth.

True wealth is created by owning real estate in good locations with good teams and letting time do what it does. -Zach Lemaster

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Scale your portfolio strategically

One of the biggest barriers to growing your portfolio is a lack of capital. How can you get access to more money when your own savings are tapped out?

-Do real estate anywhere you want

Investing out of state is one of the best ways to access great deals and returns, but it’s hard to build a team from the ground up in a new location. How does Zach’s team solve this problem?

-Good location, good teams, good tenants

The formula for a great real estate investment is really simple. How do you set yourself up for success and wealth? 

Guest Bio:

Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, the nation's leading turnkey investment company. Zach is a seasoned real estate investor and licensed broker that has accumulated a large portfolio of rental properties across multiple markets including single family, multifamily, commercial and new construction. Zach is a licensed Optometrist who practices on a volunteer basis. Zach started investing in real estate while working as an Optometrist & Captain for the US Air Force. This eventually allowed him to retire early from his career in medicine to be a professional investor by strategically investing in markets that maximize cash flow, appreciation & equity. Zach went on to build a successful wholesaling, flipping & management business working across multiple markets which led to the foundation for Rent to Retirement. He is considered an industry expert in real estate market analytics. Zach has been published across many exceptional national platforms including: Forbes, USA Today, Fox News, NBC, CBS, Veterans' Affairs, Think Reality, and Inc. 5000. He is passionate about educating others on the numerous benefits of real estate investing, and how to use real estate as means to create the lifestyle each person desires for their family! For more information, head to renttoretirement.com and follow @renttoretirementinvest on Instagram. 

In the world of hobbies and interests, boating happens to be one with the most wealth inside it. Whether it’s lake boating or yachting in Monaco, no other network attracts high net worth individuals. What if you could turn your own lifelong passion for boating into the ultimate business opportunity so you can earn while you play?

That’s what Ryan Garland did, and today he gets to rub shoulders and do business with the wealthy. He even uncovered a unique investing opportunity through this association. How did Ryan find his way into one of the wealthiest markets on earth? What business opportunity came out of this?

What are the big financial waves the wealthy are flocking to? In this episode, the founder of Paradyme Investments, talks about what the wealthy do differently and how you can align with it in your own business.

The boating world has a lot of wealth in it. My passion for boating helped me tap the wealth inside that market. -Ryan Garland

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Why family offices exist

Financial advisory firms and family offices are completely different machines in the investing world. What are family offices built for, how do they operate and why do they operate differently by design? 

-The ultimate hedge against a volatile economy

The people who hold the most wealth are looking for something more stable than the stock market and banking system to preserve it. How does private money lending play into this?

-How to turn a passion into profit

How did Ryan turn his passion for boating into the ultimate networking opportunity and an exciting business venture? 

Guest Bio:

Ryan Garland is an investor, entrepreneur, author and founder of Paradyme Investments. His unparalleled ability to understand the real estate market, and to consequently shift his strategic thinking is the very foundation on which he has built his stellar career. Ryan started his lending career in the traditional SFR (Single Family Residence) space. Due to Ryan's ability to establish relationships with HNW clientele (High-Net-Worth) and his passion for distressed assets, he began the Paradyme brand. Ryan successfully facilitated and closed an average of 150 short sales and REO transactions a month during the 2008 recession period. Strictly focused on “workout turnarounds" also known as flips - both in the SFR and Commercial sectors. Operating as an LP, Ryan was voted #1 Top Originator in California for four years in a row. Ryan also made Top Producer Magazine, a nationwide publication. Ryan has facilitated over $1.5 Billion in distressed real estate transactions. Paradyme's objectives and core passion are aligned with "impact" investing designed to create generational wealth. Ryan created the Paradyme platform as a tool to help his clients build enduring wealth using real estate as the bedrock of their investment portfolios. With multiple projects in the pipeline at any given time, Paradyme's diversified offerings are designed for today's alternative investors looking to find non-correlated, low volatility and high return strategies in an increasingly unsettled investment environment. Paradyme's fundamental principles of integrity, transparency and exceptional client relations are the foundation upon which Ryan has built the company. For more information, go to https://paradymeinvestments.com/ and follow @ryangarland_paradyme on Instagram.

As a property investor, you might think you’re in the real estate business. You would be mistaken. You’re actually running a finance company, powered by real estate. The problem is: many investors don’t realize this and neglect their finances until it’s too late.

Financials are the most important aspect of the business. Not paying attention to your numbers is like driving with a blindfold on - you will crash. This understanding of numbers is what makes CPAs such great business owners, when they choose to escape the cocoon of the corporate job. That’s what today’s guest did, and in 5 years, he was able to scale to 900 deals without syndication.

How did he find his way into real estate? Why is it mission critical to understand our numbers? In this episode, CPA turned entrepreneur and co-founder of CityLife Residential, Casey Ryan Quinn talks about why we need to think like accountants and how to set up a strong back office in your business.

We’re not a real estate company - that’s just the vehicle. We’re really a finance company. -Casey Ryan Quinn

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Control every piece of the puzzle

Casey and his team were able to scale to 900 BRRR deals and over $100 million. What’s the secret to scaling fast?

-A case for overpaying

Many flippers chase cheap goods and services thinking it will save money. All it does is slow down the process and make capital more expensive. What should we do instead?

-The most important resource

There are many tasks we do in our lives and businesses we could delegate to someone else. How do we overcome the mindset blocks that stop us from taking them off our plates? 

Guest Bio:

Casey Ryan Quinn is a Pittsburgh-based CPA turned entrepreneur. In 2019, he co-founded CityLife Residential, steering the company as CEO to a staggering portfolio of over 850 residential units valued at over $100 million in under five years. This phenomenal expansion has placed CityLife Residential as Pittsburgh's third fastest-growing company between 2021 and 2023, and notably the fastest in the real estate sector. Beyond CityLife, Casey has co-founded Accruity, offering specialized accounting services to the real estate industry, where he remains an active board member. His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to co-found and partner in a REMAX franchised brokerage, further diversifying his real estate ventures. CityLife Residential stands out as a comprehensive residential real estate investment firm, boasting an impressive track record of over 500 real estate investment transactions. The company offers an array of services including construction, property management, title and settlement, and real estate sales. Casey's leadership extends to managing a vibrant team comprising more than 50 staff members and over ten virtual professionals, with a focus on fostering a strong company culture, strategic leadership, and efficient capital management. For more information, go to caseyryanquinn.com and follow @‌caseyryanquinn.

Syndication has always been an attractive vehicle for investors. You benefit from economies of scale without giving up a ton of money and get access to deals you couldn’t if you did it alone.

The only problem is: the economy we’re in has put massive stress on the model. Syndication relies on a solid exit, but it can be hard to achieve in an unpredictable market.

Banks are having a hard time pricing deals in this environment. Investors run the risk of being locked into a bad rate, with a pricey exit. The vehicle is also prone to fear and greed which can tank the value of an investment.

Is there a way to build flexibility into the deal so you’re not stuck in the market? Will syndication survive investors pulling their liquidity out? In this episode, Private Fund Manager, Jason Yarusi shares how he’s accumulated 2700+ apartments in 7 years, his incredible backstory, and why he wakes up at 4:32 am every single day. We also discuss the weaknesses of syndication and the strategies Jason put in place to mitigate them in advance.

In order to safeguard our syndications, we take flexibility into account with the deals we’re doing. It gives us an opportunity to react to the market instead of being stuck in it. -Jason Yarusi 

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

- 4-3-2-1 Go

After constantly repeating chaotic cycles and getting burned out on transactional jobs, how did Jason change his life? Why does he wake up at 4:32 am every single day? 

-Succeed, amplify then build momentum 

So many people are doing syndications, but they aren’t all built the same. How did Jason get the process dialed in before he expanded? 

-Protect against fear and greed

Life happens and people will need liquidity. This typically leads to solid investments losing their value. Is there a way to set-up a syndication so people can’t prematurely pull money out? 

-How to safeguard syndication 

With everything happening in the economy, it’s easy for an investor to get locked into a  bad deal. Can we build in flexibility even if it’s more pricey on the front end? 

Guest Bio

Jason Yarusi is a Private Fund Manager overseeing a $285 million Multifamily Real Estate portfolio at Yarusi Holdings. Since 2017, we've acquired 2,700+ apartment units. Beyond work, I'm an ultra runner and fitness enthusiast, hosting The Multifamily Live Podcast and leading the 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind. Each day, I rise at 4:32 am, and I'm a proud father of three with a loving spouse. For more information, go to https://www.yarusiholdings.com/ and follow 

@JasonYarusi on Instagram.

The frustration of not seeing savings grow consistently can be a real struggle. Imagine the possibilities if our money could work harder for us, not just in the long run, but also with benefits we can tap into right now.

This isn't just about setting money aside—it's about making our money work smarter and more effectively, whether it’s planning for the future or needing liquidity today.

Consider this: what if we could harness the magic of compound interest that builds wealth steadily over time, while still having the flexibility to access funds efficiently in the short term?

In this episode, I am joined by the Director of The Money School, Shawna Decker and Money Mentor Stephen Nagy, to talk about the benefits of uninterrupted compound interest and how to cash-build for the long run.

Infinite banking is not about the numbers and it’s not about the math, it’s about the concept.- Chris Naugle

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Don’t get hung up on the numbers

Infinite banking isn’t just about money. How do we avoid getting absorbed in the numbers?

-Debt or decisions

How do we figure out what to put on credit and what we should pay for in cash?

-Think about the 95%

Why are we taught to focus on the 5% interest rate that we have to pay back?

Guest Bio:

Shawna Decker oversees all operations within The Money School, and has been on board since its creation. Shawna’s north star is Balance. And balance is never static- it is made of constant adjustments and active listening. She gives a damn, and she gives a damn about your path to betterment. Shawna assists in ensuring the overall experience of products, workshops, and training are better and brighter, by regularly checking in on what’s working, and helping adjust what isn’t.

Find Shawna on LinkedIn @ShawnaDecker 

Stephen Nagy left his career as a Personal Financial Advisor in 2007 to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor. Many years later, he has never looked back, becoming a lifelong student of business & investing, implementing strategies learned, gaining valuable personal experience, and following his passion of working with and sharing with others.

Stephen has spoken on hundreds of stages across the United States and worked with thousands of students, helping them realize and achieve their financial goals. Over those travels, and through attending several Masterminds each year, Stephen has built an extensive network of other like-minded individuals, creating a community that we call the “Campfire”.

Living in south Florida with his wife and son, Stephen not only talks the talk, but walks the walk every single day, growing his Real Estate & Consulting businesses and practicing financial strategies like self directing retirement dollars, the Infinite Banking Concept, Becoming The Bank, and eliminating the “3 Wealth Killers” from his life.

Stephen Nagy is dedicated to helping his students & clients learn financial education, how to take back control of their money, and helping them achieve their dreams by solving their money problem. Stephen now shares his experience, education, and strategies through weekly webinar trainings, Live events, and working with clients one on one.

Join the MSTV coaching here https://www.moneyschooltraining.com/mstv/

It may be hard to believe, but a penny doubled over time can make you more money than a pile of $500,000 right now. What makes this possible is one simple yet powerful thing called compound interest.

It gives you the ability to multiply your money overtime, and turn one small investment into a whole lot of money. No wonder Einstein called it the 8th wonder of the world!

For all the power that compound interest has, it’s still misunderstood and totally underutilized. How does this powerful financial force actually work? What financial vehicle gives us both compound interest and access to capital for investments?

In this episode, I show you how compound interest can allow you to turn $500 into $500,000.

We’re the only ones who have been taught to give up control of our money, put it somewhere and let it sit and lose the opportunity to take advantage of new investments. -Chris Naugle  

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-The smartest way to build wealth

Compound interest is one of the most underestimated phenomena in the world. How can you multiply your money by doing one simple thing? 

-Get the best of both worlds

The problem with popular investment vehicles is the flow of compound interest gets interrupted every time you take money out. Is there a way we can take money out to invest and keep building interest at the same time?

-Average vs. actual rate of return

A lot of the financial vehicles people flock to promise a high return, but when you take a closer look, do you actually end up with a lot less?

Most Americans put their money into retirement accounts and believe it will be enough when they need it. They don’t engage with it and it starts to feel a lot like Monopoly money.

You’re handing your wealth over to a system you don’t know, like or understand. You trust advisors, rely on hope, and never get your cash to truly work for you.

It’s America’s $40 trillion problem.

The system is designed to feed off the cash that’s sitting in these retirement accounts. An out of sight, out of mind approach doesn’t work for your wealth - it robs you of opportunity and leaves you with regret.

Damion Lupo identified this problem and is revolutionizing retirement as we know it. Ultimately, wealth is created when you solve the problems of the 99%. How did his business journey begin at 11? What did he learn from being $5 million in debt? Why is chasing impact the fastest path to cash?

In this episode, the financial mentor, podcast host, best selling author, and founder of EQRP, shares how he’s fixing retirement and revolutionizing construction.

Most people put money into their retirement accounts and just hope it will be enough when they’re 65 years old. -Damion Lupo

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-Pressure creates purpose 

All successes are built on failures. What did Damion learn from losing $20 million and ending up $5 million in debt? How did he turn a low point into a point of transformation?

-Don’t park your money, engage with it 

Not having control over your retirement isn’t the only problem people have. They also don’t know what to do with the money once they have that control. How is Damion solving this problem?

-Focus on impact and the money takes care of itself

True wealth and purpose is created by solving huge problems. How did Damion Lupo end up in an opportunity that benefits consumers, the real estate industry and even the environment?

Guest Bio:

Damion Lupo is an entrepreneur, financial mentor, podcast host, best selling author in personal finance, and founder of EQRP, a business rewriting the rules and plan for retirement. He also owns Frametec, a company that’s revolutionizing the construction world. For more information, go to https://damionlupo.com/, https://eqrp.com/ & his other company is bad ass https://www.frametec.com/.