Are you missing wealth-building opportunities because you’ve never been taught how to think like an entrepreneur?

 

In this episode of The Academy Presents, Brian Baniqued, a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor with over three decades of experience, draws compelling parallels between real estate and film production, revealing how savvy accounting and strategic networking can open tax-saving opportunities and drive business growth. He walks through his entrepreneurial journey—starting in the '90s with carbon copies and briefcases to running multiple businesses today—all while sharing lessons on mindset, partnerships, and scaling ventures. Brian also previews a new series of educational modules that synthesize his experiences, providing practical tools for listeners looking to grow their ventures and make smarter financial decisions.

 

 

[00:01 - 04:00] From Real Estate to Film: The Money Flow Map

• The significance of comparing movie budgets to fix-and-flip real estate projects
• Why understanding your audience, revenue, and expense structures is critical
• The importance of knowing your position in the investment stack

 

[04:01 - 08:27] Turning Experience into Education

• The need to document business lessons for future entrepreneurs
• Brian’s decision to build video modules from his entrepreneurial journey
• The significance of defining your entry and exit strategies

 

[08:28 - 12:37] Mindset, Chaos, and Scaling with Systems

• How Brian has weathered five economic downturns
• The role of systems and habits in building sustainable operations
• Why creating a healthy business culture is critical to growth

 

[12:38 - 16:49] Modules That Matter: Teaching Entrepreneurial Codes

• An overview of Brian’s upcoming modules, including “Operate Like a Pro” and “The Entrepreneur Code”
• Lessons from serving customers before focusing on profits
• The evolution from idea to income in real businesses

 

[16:50 - 21:32] Tax Strategy and Long-Term Relationships

• Brian’s story of meeting his CPA and changing his tax approach
• The importance of having the right team to unlock financial strategies
• Why diversifying across ventures helps build lasting impact

 

 

Connect with Brian:

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-baniqued-83637530/

 

 

Key Quotes:

 

“You want to have this information now, because then you’ll know what to do with it.” - Brian Baniqued

 

“If you only know the options you’ve used in the past, you can only go as far as you’ve gone.” - Angel Williams

 

 

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