The BetterLife Podcast

Lisa Song Sutton is a multi-talented entrepreneur, real estate and venture investor, beauty pageant titleholder, attorney, and former congressional candidate.

In this episode, Lisa shares how she launched a startup selling alcohol-infused cupcakes in Las Vegas while still practicing law; how she used pageantry to make an impact in her community; her health and fitness regimen; and how she generates "mailbox money" from her independent mini-mailbox store.

Lisa also speaks about:

-The best ways to start a side hustle while still working a W-2 job

-The importance of "operational partners" in her business journey

-How people are attracted to fit bodies because it demonstrates commitment and discipline

-Undergoing a custom biohacking treatment involving stem cells and exosomes

-The costs and benefits of stem cell treatments

-Her journey from real estate agent to investor and brokerage owner

-Her venture capital fund, which invests in early stage technology companies focused on national security

-Starting independent mailbox rental stores after being frustrated with the auto-renewal of her mailbox rental

-The power of unconventional asset classes like wine and watches

Lisa's charitable cause:

Nevada Policy Research Institute, whose mission is to "effectively promote policies that encourage free-market solutions, protect individual liberties, and eliminate unnecessary governmental restrictions on the citizens and businesses of Nevada."

Books mentioned in this episode:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Tribe Of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Tim Ferriss

Investing in Liquid Assets: Uncorking Profits in Today's Global Wine Market by David Sokolin

Lisa's Mailbox Store Course:

https://www.mailboxmoneycourse.com/

Connect with Lisa on socials:

https://www.instagram.com/lisasongsutton

https://www.facebook.com/lisasongsutton

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasongsutton

https://www.lisasongsutton.com

Ryan Pineda is a serial entrepreneur, founder of 6 different 7-8 figure businesses, real estate investor (500 houses flipped!), and former professional baseball player. He is also the host of the Wealthy Way Podcast.

In this episode, Ryan discusses his journey from being released by the Oakland A's to finding success in real estate – all while prioritizing faith, fulfillment, and meaningful relationships over financial success.

He also speaks about:

• Transitioning from broke minor league baseball player to "couch flipping" and real estate investing
• Why he went all-in on TikTok and the importance of consistency in social media creation
• Understanding wealth as more than just money
• His 'Make, Manage, Multiply' framework for achieving financial success
• Why he recommends house-flipping to jump-start your wealth building journey 
• The dangers of money "addiction" and its impact on other aspects of life
• Continuously balancing work and personal life instead of chasing a mythical perfect work-life balance
• Throwing epic birthday parties for his kid as a way to bless others with unique experiences
• How Ryan's father raised him to be a present father himself, after experiencing neglect in his own childhood
• How his priorities changed after his newborn son's health crises in his first year of life
• The journey to achieving $100 million in revenue

Ryan’s charitable cause:

Homes for Hope, a Christian organization which partners with the building industry to break the cycle of poverty worldwide.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• ‘The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down’ by Brandon Turner
• ‘The God I Never Knew: How Real Friendship with the Holy Spirit Can Change Your Life’ by Robert Morris
• ‘The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus’ by Lee Strobel
• ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear
• ‘Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat’ by Michael Masterson

Connect with Ryan on socials:

https://www.ryanpineda.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@RyanPineda

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpinedashow/

https://www.instagram.com/ryanpineda

https://www.pinedacapital.com

https://www.wealthyway.com/podcasts

Forrest Griffin is a retired MMA fighter and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, now serving as the VP of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute. In 2013, he claimed a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame.

In this episode, Forrest shares how he left his job as a police officer to pursue a career in fighting, faced financial struggles and injuries, but persevered and eventually became a world champion. 

He also talks about parenthood and marriage, money management, the importance of self-reliance and adaptability, and what it takes to become a champion in fighting or any other endeavor.

He also speaks about:

• Why we're drawn to combat sports 
• How Dana White persuaded him to take part in the The Ultimate Fighter TV show, launching his career
• Dropping everything and moving to Las Vegas to train with UFC legend Randy Couture
• The transformative impact of YouTube and social media on the fighting world, enabling easy sharing and learning of techniques
• The key elements of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: energy management, adaptability in uncomfortable situations, and exploiting opponents' weaknesses
• His dedication to being a supportive father to his daughter and encouraging her interests
• The importance of financial management; living below your means and investing your savings to stave off inflation
• His desire for a legacy that leaves MMA and Las Vegas in a better place, while being a good father
• Developing a self-sufficient, adaptable mindset as a hedge against societal or governmental breakdown

Today's Sponsor: 

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Forrest’s charitable cause:

Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada's only food bank and the area's largest hunger-relief organization, whose mission is to “provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community."

Books mentioned in this episode:

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

Got Fight?: The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-to-Face Combat By Forrest Griffin

Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down: A Survival Guide to the Apocalypse by Forrest Griffin

Connect with Forrest on socials:

https://www.instagram.com/forrestgriffin

https://twitter.com/ForrestGriffin

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialForrestGriffin

Nicole Arbour is a comedian, singer, and actress with millions of followers and billions of views generated. 

In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from NBA cheerleader to "clown school" and standup comedy career – and what she's learned about truth-telling, mental toughness, and defying censorship. 

She also shares how a car accident left her with severe nerve damage and related health challenges for years... and how she was finally able to recover only once she took full ownership over her medical regimen.

Nicole also speaks about:

-Why the best comedy comes down to speaking the truth

-Censorship and free speech

-How cheerleading taught her important life lessons about encouraging others, teamwork, and perseverance

-Her story about having a strange feeling and almost not going to a stand-up show, and then getting into a life-threatening car accident

-The negative effects of medication and her opposition to pharmaceutical companies

-Her struggle with feeling like a disappointment and wanting to commit suicide, but ultimately finding motivation to keep going after hearing "God's voice" telling her it's not time to give up

-Her course on how to become "pain-free" in 2023

-The importance of addressing physical pain through root-cause healing

-The culture of narcissism on social media and the dangers and challenges of being an "influencer"

-How she had no idea how to handle money until she met people who taught her about investing and the mindset of making money easily

-Balancing contentment and ambition and how she manages her time

-Why she "knows" aliens are real

-The importance of cutting out people who don't align with your values

Today's Sponsor: 

Podcast Pointman, the podcast consultancy that helped launch this show! Click the link above to take a free quiz, and Kevin (former Director of Podcasts at BiggerPockets) will send you a customized training within 48 hours.

Nicole’s charitable cause:

The CANUSA Games, whose philosophy is to “demonstrate the practicality of a community approach to International goodwill between the cities of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Flint, Michigan, U.S.A., through the vehicle of amateur athletics."

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

The Bible

Connect with Nicole on socials:

www.instagram.com/ibnicolearbour

www.youtube.com/user/nicolearbour

The Pain-Free by '23 Challenge

Robert Kiyosaki is the legendary author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, the #1 personal finance book of all time.

Robert founded Rich Global LLC and the Rich Dad Company to teach people the principles of cash flow, real estate, investing, and business building.

In this episode, Robert talks about financial education and empowerment, challenging conventional wisdom, fighting for free speech, and taking charge of your health and wellness.

He also speaks about:

-How the question of "What does God want done?" led him to abandon a career in music and ultimately write Rich Dad, Poor Dad

-The sorry state of financial education in schools and his concern about the influence of Marxism in American education

-Why people who did well in school often struggle in the real world

-His concern about the Federal Reserve System and how that's changed his investing strategy

-The importance of fighting back when your freedom is threatened 

-How capitalism and environmentalism are not mutually exclusive

-Why a college degree is not necessary for success in business

-How men are becoming weaker and less successful while women are becoming stronger

-The importance of owning gold, guns, and gas (specifically oil)

-Preparing for the possibility of a financial crash and societal breakdown

-The one business skill you should develop to succeed in any environment, regardless of who is President

Today's Sponsor: 

Podcast Pointman, the podcast consultancy that helped launch this show! Click the link above to take a free quiz matching you with custom tools and trainings to launch or reinvent your podcast, the right way.

Robert’s charitable cause:

Greenpeace, a global network that uses direct action, lobbying, research and protests to raise awareness of environmental issues.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright

Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffon

Critical Path by R. Buckminster Fuller

Connect with Robert on socials:

www.instagram.com/therealkiyosaki

www.richdad.com

https://twitter.com/theRealKiyosaki

https://www.facebook.com/RobertKiyosaki/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRichDadChannel

https://www.linkedin.com › robert-kiyosaki-46b532145

Jefferson Bethke is a best-selling author, poet, speaker, and content creator best known for his viral video, ‘Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus’, which has amassed tens of millions of views.

Jefferson also operates Primal Path, a discipleship program for fathers and sons; and Family Teams, an online platform that "equips families to live as a multigenerational team on a mission."

He and his wife Alyssa are raising their two daughters and son on Maui.

In this episode, Jefferson traces his journey from rebellious teen arrested for theft; to viral content creator, business owner, and family man – and shares his thoughts on self-development, faith, marriage, and parenthood.

Jefferson also speaks about:

-His experience growing up in poverty, relying on food stamps and Section 8 housing

-How his life took a positive turn when he encountered the power of Jesus' resurrection

-The viral video he made about Jesus being greater than religion

-How he turned his newfound fame into a successful career running various projects and businesses

-How buying an existing business and partnering with someone who has complementary skills can lead to explosive growth

-The importance of ritual in our lives and the concept of Sabbath as a day of rest and enjoyment

-How the Western view of time as a straight line towards the future produces anxiety and pressure

-The lost art of coming-of-age initiation ceremonies in Western culture

-Creating a mission statement for your family and assigning a special role to each family member

-How the stories we believe and tell ourselves shape our reality

-The importance of creating intentional and memorable moments as the leader of your family

-How men are silently suffering in society and what he's doing to lift them up

-The importance of reintroducing "play" into your everyday life

Jefferson’s charitable cause:

Forming Men: “A place for men. To heal. To be refreshed. To be encouraged. And to learn ways to exist in this world that are healthy and holy." The organization offers conferences, retreats, and a 6 month discipleship.

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Dan Coyle

Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté

How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels by N.T. Wright

Connect with Jefferson on socials:

Instagram

www.familyteams.com

www.primalpath.co

www.jeffandalyssa.com

AJ Osborne is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and investor with more than $300 million in self-storage assets. He's also a husband and father of four and hosts the 'Self Storage Income' podcast.

In this episode, AJ opens up about his childhood and how traditional school just didn't work for him – an experience that inspired he and his wife to start a school for kids who don't fit into the box.

AJ also discusses his battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome, which left him suddenly and unexpectedly paralyzed and near death... and how getting a second chance at life drives him to do BIG things in business and life.

AJ also speaks about:

-His advice for parents who can’t homeschool or put their children in private school

-The need to teach your kids that it’s okay to say no to authority and to reinforce your beliefs

-How he and his wife talk to their kids about sex and pornography

-How to help your kids feel comfortable speaking to you about difficult subjects

-His past career as a medical insurance salesman and the massive fluctuations in income he experienced

-His transition into self-storage

-How he suddenly became a quadriplegic after getting diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome

-Being fired from his job while on life support

-His slow recovery, and the small milestones he celebrated when he started getting his movement back

-The current state of his body and the lasting effects of his illness

-How he started 3 multi-million dollar companies out of his wheelchair and how he gets purpose and meaning from his work

-The mindset and attitude that helps him get through the day-to-day

-What he would do if he lost all of his wealth tomorrow and had to start all over again

-How he built a massive machine of self-storage businesses that support one another

-What his leadership style is and the legacy that he wants to leave behind

AJ’s charitable cause:

Chair the Hope, which provides wheelchairs to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them – including in developing countries across the world

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Warren Buffett Way by Robert Hagstrom

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

Connect with AJ on socials:

www.selfstorageincome.com

www.cedarcreekcapital.com

www.instagram.com/ajosborne

https://www.selfstorageincome.com/podcast

https://www.thecrecircle.com/

Jay and Wendy Papasan are a real estate, business, and leadership power couple from Austin, Texas. 

Jay co-authored the #1 best-seller ‘The One Thing’ and serves as Vice President at Keller Williams International. Wendy runs the Papasan Properties Group, a top 1% real estate agency, and hosts the ‘Empire Building Podcast.'

In this episode, Jay and Wendy share how they dove head first into investing after realizing at age 30 that their net worth was just $2,000; how they've developed as leaders, spouses, and parents; how they set goals; and what they've learned from working 1:1 with top performers like Gary Keller.

Jay and Wendy also talk about:

-Their backpacking adventures after getting married

-Investing aggressively, even on a modest income

-What “financial freedom” means to them

-The benefits of being a “time billionaire”

-Their definition of happiness

-"Work-life balancing" and the seasonality of life

-How Gary Keller entered their lives

-Brandon’s best marketing advice

-How to start tracking your net worth

-The sweat equity they put into their properties in the beginning

-Avoiding lifestyle creep

-Giving away money (to your kids and charity) while you're still alive

-Their best parenting and marriage advice

-Why they enrolled their son in Acton Academy, a non-traditional school

-Setting crystal clear expectations for team members

-What they want their legacy to be

Jay and Wendy’s charitable cause:

Red Oak Hope, a non-profit that works to “stop trafficking and exploitation on a large scale, while simultaneously providing holistic care to individuals and communities already affected"

Books mentioned in this episode:

-The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan 

-The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan

-Think Like A CEO by Mr Byron Morrison

-FedEx Delivers by Madan Birla

-Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

-The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham

-Good to Great by Jim Collins

-Body for Life by Bill Phillips

-Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm and Aaron Heifetz

-The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley 

-The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

-Die with Zero by Bill Perkins

-Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross

-Lord of the Flies by William Golding

-Give and Take by Adam Grant

-The Twenty Percenter newsletter by Jay Papasan

Connect with Jay & Wendy on social:

Twenty Percenter newsletter

Jay's Instagram

Jay's LinkedIn

Wendy's LinkTree

Wendy's Instagram

Wendy's LinkedIn

Peter Awad is a 5-time founder and executive coach, helping clients with leadership and value alignment. 

From founding Mission Meats to traveling the country with his family in an RV, to homeschooling, to his decision to start a new career at age 40, Peter sheds light on his failures, successes, and learnings as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. 

Peter and Brandon also talk about:

-How to use the “70/30 tool” to optimize for business success and happiness 

-The “Support Challenge Matrix” for leaders 

-Peter’s teenage daughter’s stroke and the miracle of her full recovery

-How to build a strong community you can lean on in tough times 

-Buying a house in Southern California off market (for an incredible deal!)

-Why you should surround yourself with people who are willing to tell you “no”

-The 3 questions to ask yourself to find your purpose

-How to choose what advice to take, and not to take, from mentors

-Brandon’s identity-based goal setting process in the BetterLife Tribe

Link to the free guide offered at end of episode: Petergift.com

Books mentioned in this episode:

'The Road Less Stupid' by Keith Cunningham

'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' by John Comer

'High Performance Habits' by Brendon Burchard

The Bible

The Legend Planner

'Story Worthy' by Matthew Dicks

'Winning the War In Your Mind' by Craig Groeschel

'Extreme Ownership' by Jocko Willink

Peter’s charitable cause:

The Treigning Lab, a gym and MMA studio with a non-profit organization that supports vets and children with PTSD, and the group that helped his daughter recover through use of their hyperbaric chambers. 

Connect with Peter on socials:

Instagram

LinkedIn

Mission Meats

David Greene is a real estate investor and the current host of the BiggerPockets real estate podcast. He has authored several best-selling books, including Long-Distance Real Estate Investing; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat; and the Top Producer Trilogy: Sold, Skill, and Scale.

Today’s episode is 2 parts: Part 1, recorded in front of a live audience, focuses on real estate investing in today’s market and David's forecast for 2023 and beyond. Part 2 focuses on David's approach to self-development and what he's doing to build a better a life for himself.

David and Brandon also talk about:

-David's warning that owning real estate may only be reserved for wealthy people in the near future.

-Cash flow as a "defensive" mechanism

-10 ways to make money in real estate

-The effectiveness of BRRRR in today’s market

-The importance of giving, rather than taking when climbing towards success

-How David transformed from timid teenager to law enforcement officer to celebrated real estate professional

-“House Hacking” for financial freedom

-Delayed gratification, and how older investors see things differently

-The value of creating multiple units on one property

-Brandon's Crystal Clear Criteria when searching for a property

-How to be direct about what you want when achieving your goals

-Why skills and extreme ownership are necessary for success

-The story of Rosie’s 4-plex

David Greene’s Charitable Cause:

The Tim Tebow Foundation, whose stated mission is to "fight for the Most Vulnerable People in the world—the MVP" through their work in four main focuses: Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation, Orphan Care + Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry.

Connect with David on socials:

https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24

https://www.davidgreene24.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreene24/