Pillars Of Wealth Creation

In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd discusses the importance of asking detailed questions before making an investment. Rather than focusing only on the potential returns, investors need to understand the risks, evaluate the property’s financial structure, and consider what could go wrong. From debt structure and occupancy levels to reserves and the ability to execute the business plan, careful due diligence helps investors make more informed decisions. Todd also emphasizes the importance of knowing whether a property and its location are the right fit for your investment goals. Taking the time to ask the right questions before investing can help you better understand the risks and protect your capital.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer interviews Chris Larsen of Next Level Income about managing multiple investments and businesses while building systems that support long-term success. Chris discusses how real estate cycles, generational shifts, and growing demand for senior living influence where his company invests and why strong operations create opportunities across different asset classes.

Chris shares insights into his investments in multifamily, senior care, car washes, and medical devices, along with a new Blue Line Ventures fund focused on AI-resistant, blue-collar businesses. He also explains how Next Level Income partners with business owners by taking minority stakes, often 10–20%, while helping implement systems and improve operations.

Chris also shares his free e-book, How to Be Financially Free by 40, outlining five steps he took to achieve financial freedom and helping readers learn from his 15-year journey. Learn more at NextLevelIncome.com.

Book Recommendation: The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip J. Anderson

Pillars Of Wealth:

Mindset - Goal/Vision

System in Place

Mentors/Coaches/Trainer

Unshakable Faith

Christopher Larsen is the founder and principal of Next-Level Income, where he helps investors pursue financial independence through real estate and alternative investments. With more than 20 years of experience in real estate investing and management, Chris has been involved in acquisitions across multiple asset classes, including multifamily, self-storage, mobile home parks, hotels, car washes, and senior housing. Before focusing on real estate, he spent 18 years in the medical device industry. He holds an MBA in Finance and a bachelor’s degree in Biomechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.

If you would like to connect with Chris, visit: https://nextlevelincome.com/ or email him with direct questions at [email protected].

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd discusses the importance of taking action when opportunities and direction are presented to you. Many people believe a higher power helps guide their decisions and show them the right path. For Todd, that guidance comes from God. But guidance doesn't mean waiting for someone else to take the next step for you.

Todd explains that when a door opens, you still have to be willing to walk through it. You can ask for direction and guidance, but you have to put in the work yourself. Your faith can't make you stronger, faster, or better without your own effort. Whether you're building a business, investing, or pursuing a personal goal, progress requires action. Guidance can point you in the right direction, but you have to take the steps.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

Gino Barbaro returns to Pillars of Wealth Creation 800 episodes after his first appearance to discuss how our relationship with money can impact our ability to build wealth. Gino explains that money coaching has little to do with money itself and much more to do with understanding the beliefs, behaviors, and patterns we develop throughout our lives. Todd and Gino discuss how our parents’ relationship with money can influence our own behaviors—and how those patterns can ultimately be passed on to our children. They explore how recognizing these patterns can help us change our relationship with money and make better financial decisions moving forward.

The conversation also covers Gino’s approach to multifamily investing, including his “Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right” philosophy, the importance of having a defined buy box that fits your strategy and market, and how he evaluates and compares deals. Gino also explains why your financing strategy should be tied directly to your exit strategy and why you need to know how you plan to exit before determining how to finance a deal.

Book Recommendation: The Richest Man in Babylon By George S Clason

Gino’s Books: Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy & Baby Money Soldiers

Pillars Of Wealth: Relates the concept to building a house, you start at the ground, add the foundation, and continue to build out. You can’t just jump to the end and expect the results.

Gino Barbaro is a multifamily real estate investor, Certified Money Coach®, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. He has built a portfolio of more than 1,900 multifamily units and $450 million in assets under management. He is the co-founder of Jake & Gino and the author of Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy & Baby Money Soldiers. Through his work as a money coach, Gino helps individuals and families develop a healthier relationship with money and build lasting financial legacies.

If you would like to connect with Gino, visit: https://jakeandgino.com/ or https://turn.barbaro360.com/about-us

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer talks about the habit of complaining, especially when the market or circumstances aren’t going the way you want them to. Using the lack of real estate opportunities as an example, Todd explains why constantly complaining about the market doesn’t create solutions or move your business forward.

Instead, Todd challenges investors to recognize the reality of the market, adapt when necessary, and find ways to create opportunities while still staying true to what they believe. That might mean changing how you underwrite deals, taking a break from investing, expanding other areas of the business, or simply finding ways to grow and become more efficient.

The market may not always give you what you want, but Todd's message is simple: stop complaining about what you can't control and focus on what you can do to become a difference maker.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd interviews Jim Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Growth Partners about what it takes to build, manage, and grow successful businesses. Drawing from his experience and his book, Million Dollar Hurdle, Jim shares insights on why some businesses break through the million-dollar revenue mark while others struggle to get there. They discuss hiring the right people, building systems that allow a business to operate without the owner, knowing when to reinvest cash flow into growth, and preparing for a successful exit. The conversation also explores common mistakes business owners make and why increasing sales doesn’t always solve the underlying problems. Ultimately, strong people and systems are what help create a healthier, more valuable business.

Book Recommendation: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber

Pillars Of Wealth:

1. Build an asset, not a job

2. Fix the foundation before scaling

3. Stick around - Be patient and cut yourself some slack

Jim Fitzgerald is a serial entrepreneur, business leader, and author focused on helping companies grow and scale. He is the CEO and co-founder of Paycile and previously founded Taradel, a marketing technology company that appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for 12 consecutive years. Jim is also the author of The Million Dollar Hurdle, which focuses on the challenges that keep small businesses from reaching seven-figure revenue and how owners can build stronger businesses through the right people, systems, and strategies.

If you would like to connect with Jim, visit: https://fitzgeraldgrowthpartners.com/

If you’re interested in his book, visit: https://milliondollarhurdle.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd shares a recent webinar with Drew Whitson and Zach Heiting focused on practical strategies for navigating today’s multifamily market. They discuss how investors should think about choosing markets, evaluating competition, determining what makes a deal worth pursuing, and stress-testing an investment before moving forward.

They also explore ways to uncover hidden income opportunities, add revenue through property amenities and services, and reduce expenses without sacrificing the quality of an asset. The conversation also dives into creating deal flow, including how to build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, work with banks and lenders to identify potential opportunities, and reach out directly to property owners.

Finally, they share advice for investors pursuing their first deal, including how to evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and develop a disciplined framework for making investment decisions.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd sits down with Mark Miller of Hilton Tax & Wealth Advisors to explore how the wealthy approach taxes, investments, and the protection of their money. Mark explains why having a tax plan and long-term strategy can make a significant difference in how much wealth you ultimately keep, and why these strategies aren’t limited to the ultra-wealthy.

Todd and Mark discuss Hilton Wealth’s “bucket” concept, including safe assets, income-producing assets, professionally managed investments, and private equity. They also talk about looking beyond traditional mutual funds, understanding the fees and structure behind investments, and why managing risk and protecting your wealth can be just as important as generating strong returns.

Mark also shares how listeners can receive a complimentary copy of the Hilton Wealth book, which dives deeper into these wealth-building strategies.

Get your complimentary book at www.hiltonwealth.com.

Mark Miller is the President and CEO of Hilton Tax & Wealth Advisors and a Registered Financial Consultant® with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in helping families and business owners use strategic tax planning, wealth management, and asset protection strategies to build and preserve long-term wealth. Mark is also the author of Hilton Wealth, sharing strategies inspired by the way the ultra-wealthy approach building and protecting wealth.

If you would like to connect with Mark, visit: www.hiltonwealth.com or through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmiller-hiltonfo

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer discusses the things you can’t always prepare for when investing in real estate. While investment pitch decks often highlight the blue-sky scenario, Todd explains why investors need to think through what could go wrong—from changing cap rates and occupancy to unexpected challenges that impact a property’s ability to make money. He shares why every investment carries risk and why the potential return needs to justify that risk. Todd also explains what passive investors should look for in a GP and why understanding how a sponsor protects an investment when things don’t go according to plan is critical before investing.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer sits down with Juan Munoz to discuss his decision to leave a highly successful professional career and make the leap into real estate. Juan shares the mindset that made the transition possible, including why failure was never an option, how a servant-leader attitude helped drive his success, and the meaning behind his “Grocery Cart Returner” philosophy. They also discuss Juan’s advice for anyone considering a career change, aspiring to become a top salesperson, or building a successful business—including the importance of staying in your lane of expertise and focusing on what you do best.

Favorite Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear & How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Pillars of Wealth Creation

1. Buy and Sell

2. Index Funds

3. Health is Wealth

Juan Munoz is a former NASA engineer who left a successful career in aerospace to pursue real estate full-time. Today, he is a successful real estate entrepreneur and team leader known for his servant-leader approach and commitment to his clients. With a 5.0-star rating and more than 130 reviews, Juan has built a reputation for exceptional communication, expertise, and going above and beyond for the people he serves.

If you would like to connect with Juan, visit his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanmunozrealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation

Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com

Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835...

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ...

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0

Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...