In this cash-flow-focused episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, host Mitch Carson sits down with Marcus Norman, the host of the Gentleman Style Podcast and a true authority on creating streams of passive income—without sacrificing integrity or relationships.
Marcus pulls back the curtain on how he built his ATM business from one $2,500 machine to a portfolio of 13 cash-generating units—earning daily revenue from high-traffic spots like nonprofit housing complexes and local businesses. He breaks down exactly how the ATM game works, what the profit splits look like, and why owning the money machine is one of the simplest ways to earn while you sleep.
Beyond ATMs, Marcus and Mitch explore the myths and pitfalls of MLMs, how smart entrepreneurs should invest in themselves instead, and why mentors (not shortcuts) are the real secret to sustainable wealth.
You’ll learn:
How much it costs to buy and place your first ATM—and how fast it can pay itself off
Why passive income still requires smart work upfront
The real numbers behind Marcus’s first deal and how he structures revenue splits
Why most MLMs fail—and what to do instead to build real income streams
How to pick mentors, partners, and franchise opportunities to diversify your wealth
Stay tuned—Marcus teases part two, where he’ll share insights on cannabis dispensaries, real estate, and buying your first franchise!
Hailing from the Caribbean island of St. Croix, Marcus Norman, is the dynamic force behind multiple ventures that span real estate, finance, mental health, and cannabis innovation. A U.S. Navy veteran with eight years of service, he developed discipline and leadership early in life, skills he now channels into business. He is the CEO of a Virginia-based real estate investment and property management firm managing $330K in assets. His investment company focuses on maximizing returns through both traditional and alternative markets, domestically and internationally.
He also hosts Gentleman Style Podcast, a vibrant show uplifting men and women through candid conversations on business, relationships, culture, finance, and faith—always delivering fresh energy and meaningful insights. His latest ventures include launching a cannabis vending machine business and owning a mental health franchise. With no family support when he moved to the U.S., he built his success from the ground up—and he’s just getting started.
You can find Marcus Norman here:
www.wefixbrains.com/hamptonroads
www.gentlemanstylepodcast.com
Instagram: @gentlemanstylepodcast
Tiktok: gentlemanstylepodcast
Facebook: Marcus Norman
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Youtube: Gentleman Style Podcast
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