In this episode, hosts Michael Lush and Hector Gonzalez share an inspiring and insightful conversation about the importance of building a legacy through strategic business models. Hector, a seasoned entrepreneur, opens up about his challenging upbringing in the Bronx, growing up amidst gangs, crime, and single-parent households. He reveals how this early life experience shaped his mindset and values as he embarked on a journey to success.

In this episode, Michael delves into an unconventional approach to creating one's own economy through the concept of homesteading. Sharing his personal experience, Michael discusses the journey he embarked upon when he and his family purchased a 90-acre former cattle farm, which they transformed into a self-sustaining homestead.

Michael explains the distinction between a working farm and a homestead, highlighting the challenges and limitations associated with operating a farm for income purposes. Instead, the focus shifts to the benefits of a homestead, where self-sustainability and personal control over resources become paramount.

In this episode of the Replace University podcast, host Michael Lush delves into the insightful book "The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and Middle Class" by Keith Cameron Smith. Michael shares three essential books by the author and highlights the relevance of their content even today.

In this episode of the Replace Your University podcast, Mike is joined by the dynamic Sierra Lueck, who has a fascinating story to share. Sierra is an expert in transforming Facebook groups into thriving communities and monetizing them effectively. She reveals her secret to turning brands into movements and explains how she helps businesses diversify their income streams by amplifying their existing offers.

In this episode, Mike dive into a thought-provoking conversation between a homeowner and a mortgage loan officer. The homeowner presents an alternative strategy for paying off their mortgage faster by converting it to a home equity line of credit (HELOC).

In this episode of the Replace University podcast, host Michael Lush is joined by his business partner, Matt DeLonge, part-owner of Real Life Trading. They discuss the importance of doing hard things and pushing boundaries in personal and professional life. Matt shares his journey from being a customer of Real Life Trading to becoming a part-owner and highlights the transformative power of challenging oneself.

In this episode, Mike highlights the importance of collaboration and the abundance mindset he encountered in their new professional network. He emphasize the value of supporting personal and professional growth and how it benefits not only individuals but also the business. And he touched upon the limitations of the scarcity mentality and how it hinders progress.

In this episode, Mike shares his experience refinancing his mortgage using a home equity line of credit strategy. He discusses his property in Tennessee valued at $500,000 and his desire to reduce his interest rate from three and a half percent. Michael explains how he plans to take out more than $400,000 to have additional availability on his line and pay off his loan quickly by dumping his money into it.

In this episode, Mike makes a phone call to a loan officer with Rocket Mortgage and shares their conversation about refinancing their home. He also discusses the benefits of maintaining liquidity and reducing interest through innovative strategies. Listen in as Mike breaks down the calculations and shares their expert advice on navigating the current economic climate. Don't miss out on this informative and eye-opening episode.

In this episode of the Replace Your University podcast, Michael Lush and Terry Frazier discuss the performance of HELOCs over other products in the market. Terry, who works at the University of Lending Group and Bank, reveals that their first lean HELOC product is performing exceptionally well and is one of the leading portfolios in the bank. The hosts share Terry's journey from being a builder to becoming a big producer in the mortgage industry and how they connected six years ago at a different venture. The episode highlights the benefits and success of HELOCs as a strategy to replace your mortgage.