Strive For 25

"I do what I want, when I want and I live off my investments.” - Chris Odegard

Episode Summary:

Would you like to have a net worth of millions? Stop investing the conventional way, and start investing alternatively. Chris Odegard lays out the different ways you could be investing and how simple it can be to get started!

About Chris Odegard:

Chris Odegard is an Author, Educator, Speaker and the owner of The Prolific Investor, where he challanges conventional wisdom, and works to improve the financial lives of Americans one blog article at a time. When not increasing his net worth and passive income, Chris loves having the freedom to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. One of his favorites is long road trips on his motorcycle or in his Z06 Corvette. Chris' children are grown and blazing their paths in the world. He currently lives in Summerville, South Carolina with his personal and business partner Marnye Moore.

In this episode:

• How to increase your net worth
• What are alternative investments and how to get started
• The 4% rule and why it's going away
• Understanding the three types of single family rentals and which works best for you
• Investing is about time, not money.

Key Takeaways:

• It's important to ask the right questions to meet your financial freedom goals.
• There are more disadvantages to a 401K than there are advantages. Know what your investing in.
• Not all debt is bad, know the difference.

Connect with Chris Odegard:

• https://theprolificinvestor.net/
• https://theprolificinvestor.net/resources/
• Read Chris' Article on a Single Family Rental the Has no Cash Flow here
• Purchase Chris' book to learn more about alternative investments today! - Get off Your A$$ and Manage Your Money: Why You Need Alternative Investments

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

"You need to work your business if your business is going to work for you” - Brian Winch

Episode Summary:

Brian Winch started America's simplest  business and is now offering that very same road map to anyone who would like to follow in his footsteps. He runs a business where the work is as easy as going for a walk. If that  sounds like a way you want to make money, then this podcast is for you!

About Brian Winch:

Brian Winch is the creator and author of Cleanlots - America's Simplest Business. Brian grew his parking lot litter cleanup business from a side hustle in 1981 into a six-figure business of 40+ years. He can show you how to do the same with a simple service that's almost as easy to do as going for a walk.

In this episode:

• The best way to work for yourself
• Making money and getting some exercise
• America's simplest business
• Finding  a side hustle that fits your lifestyle
• Learning  from your mentor
• A side hustle with a road map
• Passion, patience and persistence
• The importance of customer service
• The best  FREE ways to find prospects

Key Takeaways:

• You MUST be self motivated to start and run your own business. There's no one around to tell you what to do.
• The best  way to learn is by jumping in.
• You can always scale a side hustle to be as big or small as you want.
• Glamour does not equal profit. Find the niche where you will make money.

Connect with Duc Le:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleanlots
• https://www.facebook.com/pages/CLEANLOTS/906608026017446
• Cleanlots.com

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

"If you don’t know where you’re trying to go, and you’re just working to survive and pay the bills, and you don’t have this larger vision, it literally can send you in the wrong direction” - Joel Farrell

Episode Summary:

How does the everyday person start building wealth? Buying real estate and generating wealth sounds good in theory, but how can you make it a reality? Joel does a deep dive into the savings equation and how everyone can begin laying the foundation for financial freedom!

In this episode:

• increasing your income by 25%
• the importance of having a future vision
• ways to generate more income
• changing the trajectory of your life
• finding your motivation
• ways to cut down on expenses
• the two minute rule

Key Takeaways:

• Information is not the magic key to success, you have to grind and do the work.
• You must have a vision of where you want to go, otherwise you will never get anywhere.

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

"If you're not buying real estate you're not keeping  up with inflation. So do you want to lose, or do you want to keep up?” - Mike  Swaleh

Episode Summary:

Returning guest Mike Swaleh,  reviews the 4 different ways you can grow your wealth as an investor. Mike and Joel discuss past housing market trends and what they expect in 2023!

About Mike Swaleh:

Mike Swaleh is a serial entrepreneur with over six businesses. He has been in the mortgage industry for over 15 years and he is the area manager for Fairway Mortgage with 3 branches (2 in St. Louis, MO and one in Destin, FL). He is a great storyteller and a great leader. 

In this episode:

• The mindset of an active investor
• The housing market  influx
• Acquiring real  estate assets
• The four pillars of wealth  building for investors
• Investing in  a rising rate economy
• Normalizing the housing market
• Assets vs. debt
• Rate expectations for 2023

Key Takeaways:

• Always learn from your mistakes.
• Increasing your debt, to increase your income by a greater amount, will pay off.
• Learn from those who have come before, and rely on their expertise.

Connect with Mike Swaleh:

• linkedin.com/in/michael-swaleh-home-loans
• cuttingedgeloans.com 
• Fairway_STL
• https://www.facebook.com/mike.swaleh

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

                                                         "A business without a plan,  is a boat without a rudder.” - GW Slaughter

Episode Summary:

GW Slaughter is The Entrepreneurs Coach! he believes the best way to grow, is to help your community, and the people around you grow. With a giving heart and good intentions, GW helps business owners achieve their goals in business and in their personal life.

About George Slaughter:

GW Slaughter is an entrepreneur, author, and AIMS business coach laser-focused on helping others accomplish their life, entrepreneurial, and sales goals. He served four years in the United States Army and is a Desert Storm Veteran. He has spent the better part of the last two decades building his businesses with a passion for seeing others grow alongside him. This approach has made him a master networker, trusted connector, and leader in his community. 

As a member and leader of many great teams over 20 years of entrepreneurship, George GW Slaughter has established himself as a global-minded connector and enthusiastic influencer. He has touched and motivated the hearts and minds of many who have accomplished great things in business and community advocacy. He focuses on networking and building relationships as a means to not only grow in business but to grow in life abundantly. It all starts with a giving heart and the right intentions.

In this episode:

• Running a productive business with accountability
• AIMS  coaching
• Being busy vs. getting results
• The importance of gratitude
• The RIGHT way to fill up your calendar
• What successful leaders do different

Key Takeaways:

• There is more to success than making money.
• The difference between success and failure is implementation.
• Step one in  business is ALWAYS  to have a business plan.

Connect with George Slaughter:

• https://gwslaughter.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeslaughter/
• https://www.facebook.com/mrgslaughter

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

"There's always some end goal, and that's the really cool part about podcasting” - Michael Fritzius

Episode Summary:

Why should you start a podcast? Michael "Fritz" Fritzius, multipreneur and podcast host, explains the ins and outs of podcasting! Who it works for and how, and why it has become so easy to start a podcast. 

About Michael "Fritz" Fritzius:

Michael Fritzius didn't start out planning to be a business owner, but has now jumped in with both feet. He graduated from University of Missouri St. Louis in 2006 with a degree in computer science, and a plan to get a high paying job and use his skills in the software development space. But life took a funny turn. From software development he got into software testing, and then from software testing you got into test automation. And then DevOps. And then consulting. And then contracting. Finally he started a company in 2015 called arch DevOps which ran until early 2022 period now he runs multiple businesses, the first being a podcast business 4 coaches to give them a voice and to help them attract their target clients. And the second being a clean living company with his wife Charlotte and their four girls, handcrafting soaps, lipbalms, body butter and a bunch more. he's learned that every facet of a personality can be turned into a business, and is an excellent way to be the best you that you can be period now he has a goal of starting 10 businesses in many different sectors including card games, networking, communications platforms and more.

In this episode:

• Podcasting for visibility
• Getting in front of the right eyes
• Knowing where your audience is
• How podcasting can help authors and coaches
• How and why having a coach is beneficial
• Podcasting as a lead generator
• Affiliate marketing
• Being a multipreneur and systematizing your businesses

Key Takeaways:

• Value the experience, the process is more important than the results.
• Podcasting is a tool, not the end goal.

Connect with Michael Fritzius:

• https://podcastify.me/
• https://exactlyzero.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/michael.fritzius
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritzops/

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

"I’m a big believer in cashflow, I think that’s how you create the lifestyle that you want, I think that’s how you control your time.” - Max Fisher

Episode Summary:

Max Fisher tried his hand at residential real estate, but found commercial real estate to be his true calling. Max got into the game and has been leveraging his online market, and social media platforms, to gain a huge advantage. Learn how to brand yourself as dependable, and come out on top with a little consistency and a mindset for the long game, with Max Fisher!

About Max Fisher:

Max Fisher is a commercial real estate broker with BRD Realty. Max is focused on purchasing value-add commercial property, multi-tenant business parks, and industrial property. He got into commercial real estate at a younger age than most and believes that gives him an advantage. Married with a baby on the way, Max plans to continue selling and leasing commercial property throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona and is looking forward to this new chapter in his life.

In this episode:

• Generating leads through  Google Ad Words and your social media platforms
• Combining new wave marketing with old school networking
• Leveraging websites, SEO's and funnels
• The importance of following  up
• Branding yourself as dependable and how that can give you the advantage

Key Takeaways:

• You won't find success overnight, it takes consistency and time to see the fruits of your labor.
• Find your routine  and be consistent.

Connect with Max Fisher:

• https://www.instagram.com/maxfisherrealestate/
• https://twitter.com/maxfisherRE
• https://www.tiktok.com/@maxfisherrealestate
• https://www.industrialtucson.com/

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

"I try to beat the 1% no matter what." - Ryan Gray

Episode Summary:

Ryan Gray and his wife bought their first home at the age of 18! As Ryan's passion in real estate grew, he moved on to starting his own company, Stable Living LLP, which provides Adult Family Homes and community supported living for disabled individuals. Discover the care and opportunities behind group homes in today's episode.
 

About Ryan Gray:

Ryan got out of the US National Guard and shortly after in 2017, he opened an assisted living business called Stable Living LLP, which provides adult-family homes and community-supported living for disabled individuals. His company has grown from one adult-family Home in 2017 to 7 adult-family homes. Ryan’s company also provides in-home care for upwards of 50 clients that live on their own. He currently employs over 45 staff, and they are focused on how to change their clients' lives for the better every day.

Ryan’s business got him interested in real estate. In 2018, he started to buy rental properties and attend a local real estate meet-up. Since then, Ryan has been obsessed with educating himself in real estate and finding off-market properties through mailers, cold-calling, and other avenues. He is currently wholesaling properties to other investors, and flipping properties, but his preferred method is to buy and hold long-term rentals.

Ryan currently owns 156 rental units outside of Stable Living LLP. His goal is to buy 1000 rental units by 2030 and continue to self-manage his properties as they grow. Ryan is happily married to his wife Eva Gray and has an 8-month-old daughter. They live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and in his free time, Ryan loves to spend time with his family, hunt, and play baseball in the summers. 

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In this episode:

• Owning and running assisted living/group homes
• Getting started in real estate at a young age
• Buying off the market vs buying off the MLS
• Balance is a gift
• Using creative financing to build up your real estate portfolio
• Financing your first home
• The systems and software for running a real estate company

Key Takeaways:

• Don't be afraid to take action.
• Having cashflow makes the difference.
• Let time do your work and compound your money.
• Know your money management.

Connect with Ryan Gray:

• https://www.instagram.com/ryan_jason_gray/
• https://stablelivingllp.com/

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

"You don’t need the blueprint before you start. Just start. - Brian Tran

Episode Summary:

Life is a gift, take advantage of the life you were given. Brian Tran lives this every day, as a serial entrepreneur, who currently owns 9 businesses. Whatever your dreams for achieving financial freedom are, they are possible. You just have to start. Learn how Brian got started on his journey today!

About Brian Tran:

Brian began his real estate journey and quickly realized it wasn’t enough for him. He needed more to feel fulfilled. Now after starting 9 businesses, including a coffee shop with multiple locations, a virtual assistant company, and a photography business, Brian is living out his dreams with his family.

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In this episode:

• What it takes to build and own 9 businesses.
• Building strategic partnerships.
• Starting with one, and building from there.
• Know your why.
• Reaching your goals and then striving for more.

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t speculate, buy based on hard facts.
• Greed kills everything.
• Things don’t have to be perfect to start, just start.
• Don't live life with regrets.
• You can be given all the tools to succeed, you still have to choose to use them.

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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"I’ve always been a big believer in generating your own cash flow.” - Duc Le

Episode Summary:

Who wants to gain over 100 properties and a wealth of cash flow? Duc Le started his real estate journey only recently, and he is proof that it is never to late to change your future. He started with 2 rental properties and now has over 100 properties in more multiple states. Where there's a will, there's a way!

About Duc:

Duc Le is a Regional Vice President of Retirement Services at Ameritas. He is responsible for assisting Financial Advisors in the state of Illinois, Wisconsin and St.Louis for their clients retirement services.

Duc has extensive experience in relationship management, communications and sales. He has additional experience surrounding plan education, recordkeeping and full process implementation during plan conversions. Duc has assisted clients in the corporate, not-for-profit and education markets.

Duc earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing from University of Missouri St. Louis Industry education and designations include: FINRA Series 6, 63, 65 and Illinois Life

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In this episode:

• From stagnant to a strong cash flow
• Being risk averse
• Building relationships to help you grow
• The culture of work
• Is motivation a learned skill?
• Having a “can do” mindset

Key Takeaways:

• Exhaustion leads to a stagnant life.
• The first properties  are the hardest, but you learn a lot from them.
• You can’t change the past, but it’s never too late to change the future.
• You can’t grow without leaving your comfort zone.
• Learn to love the process, not just the results.

Connect with Duc Le:

• [email protected]

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/strivefor25_/
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv