The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

Have you ever wondered what makes great leaders so great? What do they do differently that inspires the people around them to perform at their absolute best?

In today’s conversation, you’ll find out, as I’m speaking with leadership expert, Jon Gordon.

Jon’s leadership principles have been put to the test by numerous world-renowned organizations, such as NFL, NBA, MLB coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, schools, hospitals, non-profits, and more.

He is the author of 24 books, including 6 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and The Power of a Positive Team.

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• Why parenthood is all about selfless leadership.
• Leadership lessons you can learn from Clemson University’s head football coach, Dabo Swinney.
• If you had all the money in the world, what would you do? Jon shares how he discovered his calling and stuck with it, even when the money wasn’t there and the path wasn’t clear!
• The power of positive leadership.
• Why the ‘tough love’ approach to leadership no longer works—and what to do instead if you want to push people to be their best.
• How to think about building your legacy.

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Today, I’m speaking with Andrew Henderson, the world’s most sought-after expert on offshore tax planning, second passports, and global citizenship.

As the Founder of Nomad Capitalist, he helps successful entrepreneurs and investors legally reduce their tax bill, create a Plan B, and grow their wealth globally.

In this conversation, we talk all about why geography is no longer a limitation for investors who are willing to follow Andrew’s advice to “go where you’re treated best.”

What does that mean exactly?

Well, it’s not only about reducing your taxes. While that’s a part of it, it’s also about choosing how you spend your hard-earned money, mitigating risks, and creating a backup plan that gives you and your family peace of mind. It’s about diversifying, optimizing, and taking control over all aspects of your life, so you can experience true freedom. Don’t worry, we dive deeper into all of this during our conversation.

And to be clear, becoming a global citizen doesn’t necessarily mean you have to live abroad. While it’s certainly an option with many benefits, Andrew’s strategies can help you take advantage of all the great things that are happening in the countries around you—regardless of where you decide to live.

So, if you want to keep more of your own money, become a citizen of the world, and experience true freedom, don’t miss my conversation with Andrew Henderson!

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• Diversify your wealth by “planting flags” in different countries.
• Go where you’re treated best—and it won’t always be your home country.
• The psychological reasons most people are too afraid to move abroad.
• The goal and desire to have personal freedom and choice.
• What is Civil asset forfeiture?
• Why you need a Plan B residency more than ever.
• The benefits of owning real estate in foreign countries.
• Some of the best countries for residency and citizenship.
• Thoughts around cryptocurrency.
• The EKG Formula—enhance your freedom, keep more of your wealth, and grow what you have
• Solutions for those who choose to live in their home country.
• How to get citizenship for different countries.

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In this episode, I’m speaking to Alan Olsen, who is a tax expert with over 25-years of tax advisory experience serving some of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in the world.

Alan started out as an IRS agent and a CPA, but was destined for something greater. His grit, determination and community involvement brought him early success, and an understanding of the value of relationships. 

As a father of seven, Alan always prioritized family and leaned on his faith, but it wasn’t until his kids went to college that he had an epiphany. He decided to share his wealth with less fortunate families, and virtually bankrupted himself to fund a low-cost college tuition program for disadvantaged children. Despite the uncertainty, following this unconventional path would lead to success far beyond his imagination! 

Today, Alan’s a Managing Partner at GROCO, which is recognized as one of the top Silicon Valley CPA firms, and host of the podcast The American Dreams Show. He’s a master at connecting the right people and telling their stories.

In our discussion, I speak with Alan about the common denominators that make us human, why he believes problem-solving generates true wealth (not just the monetary kind), the power and importance of relationships, and the secret to creating a thriving business during challenging economic times. That, and a whole lot more!

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• Alan Olsen entrepreneurial journey
• Going broke to help disadvantaged kids get back on track
• Why Alan was offered ownership of a $7.5M piece of property for FREE—and the reason he turned it down
• Why the foundation of life is never about money
• How to make a business thrive in challenging economic times
• The power and importance of relationships—and the BIG epiphany Steve Jobs had on his deathbed
• A better measure of true wealth
• What does a multi-family real estate office do?

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Free Gifts from Alan Olsen

He’s giving away the preface to his new book. Inside, you’ll hear an incredible story about one man’s journey to live life to the fullest. The story is about a man that Alan interviewed named Gary Rogers, who most notably bought Dreyer’s Ice Cream for $1M in the 70’s and later sold it to Nestle for $3.2 billion. If you want to know what it means to live a fulfilled life, you won’t want to miss the powerful advice that Gary shared before he passed away.

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There’s no point in making money if you’ve got nobody to spend it with. Unfortunately, far too many entrepreneurs sacrifice their freedom to achieve financial success—and in the process, they lose out on spending time with the people who matter the most.

Those who fall into this trap will say they’re “doing it for their family”, but sadly, it’s the family that always gets the short end of the stick. And I can tell you from experience, I’ve made this mistake!

But keep this in mind…

Your kids will never remember how many mortgage payments you make, but they will remember if you show up to their little league games, birthdays, recitals, and family dinners.

This leads me to today’s guest. I’m speaking with my good friend and lifestyle investor, Mike McCarthy, whose mission is to help you see that what your family really wants isn’t material wealth—it’s YOU!

Mike is an entrepreneur, speaker, author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, Regional Owner of the Keller Williams Greater PA Region, and Co-Founder and former CEO of GoBundance.

While Mike achieved incredible success as an entrepreneur, he didn’t want to give up time with his family to start more businesses. Which is what led to him building FamBundance—a family mastermind community that creates personal development opportunities for like-hearted and like-minded families.

In today’s conversation, Mike and I talk all about putting family first, the key to building a true legacy, how to include your kids in creating strong values, and why your life as an investor is only successful if you’re balancing it with a happy home.

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• How Mike repaired an estranged relationship with his father and built a successful real estate franchise in the process.
• Why a successful business and a happy family life go hand-in-hand.
• Why freedom of time is way more important than financial success.
• Applying your business leadership skills to your family life.
• Why more money isn’t the key to building a legacy.
• Why you should stop using the excuse “I’m doing it for my family”
• Involving your kids in defining your family values.
• The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families.
• Why improving communication and connection in individual families can save the world.

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Free Gifts from Mike McCarthy

Mike is giving away his family goals worksheet which is taken from The Miracle Morning For Parents and Families Playbook. This is a great exercise to help you set and achieve important goals with your family.

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How do you start investing in real estate if you don’t have any money? 

Matt Aitchison is a real estate investor, syndicator, speaker, and host of the Millionaire Mindcast podcast. He’s flipped hundreds of houses, built a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S, and now focuses solely on raising capital for syndications and scaling his passive income portfolio, which consists of commercial strip centers, hospitality assets, and single family rentals. 

Matt graduated from college with what he calls “a really expensive piece of paper” that he knew he wasn’t going to use.

Thankfully, he ended up finding a mentor-seeks-mentee ad on Craigslist, and spent the next year flipping more than 100 houses for the guy who’d posted it. Matt didn’t earn a dime, but he got an education that’s paid back in spades! 

At 21 years old, Matt branched out on his own. He bought his first home for $75,000, fixed it up, and sold it three months later for $210,000.

In this episode, you’ll hear about how Matt structured his first real estate deal using 100% of other people’s money. We also talk about syndications, the power of relationships, private lending, underwriting a deal, and much more! 

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• How to use the “Likability Formula” to build your network and connect with ANYONE!
• Why relationships are infinitely more important than money and net worth.
• Choosing aspirational role models.
• How to get crystal clear on the vision for your life.
• How Matt structured his first real estate deal—and made over $100k in only 3 months!
• How to use 100% of other people’s money to invest in real estate
• The benefits of owning a small piece of a big pie
• Sweetening the deal for private investors
• Real estate underwriting and planning for the worst case scenario.
• Building passive income with real estate.
• Navigating the seasons of hustle and grind.
• Connect with Matt Aitchison

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Free Gifts from Matt Aitchison

Matt is giving away his Rich Life Clarity Contract, which is a list of the most important questions you can ask yourself, in order to gain extreme clarity on what your dream life looks like. 

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Taxes are looked at so negatively by most people, but taxation is actually one of the most powerful tools for wealth creation—and today, you’ll learn why! 

I’m speaking with Tom Wheelwright. Tom is an entrepreneur, best selling author, Rich Dad Advisor® and international authority on tax, whose goal in life is to make taxes fun, easy & understandable. He’s dedicated his life to learning and studying the tax law and has taught thousands of investors around the world how to permanently reduce their taxes.

He has been a keynote speaker at Rich Dad conferences worldwide with Robert Kiyosaki and his work has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including Forbes, The Huffington Post, Accounting Today, CFO Magazine, ABC News Radio, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

In today’s discussion, you’ll hear the real truth about taxes. If you want to follow the rules of the rich, gain more control over your money, and permanently pay less taxes so you can build wealth faster, don’t miss this episode with Tom Wheelwright!

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• How the infrastructure bill will affect your taxes
• The blueprint for paying less taxes—legally!
• Understanding tax deductions and credits—and why your retirement plan is working against you!
• Leveraging private equity to receive more tax benefits.
• How to follow the smart money and avoid government controlled plans.
• How to lower risk and gain more control over your money.
• Why you don’t have to break the law to reduce your taxes!
• What it’s like to work with Robert Kiyosaki.
• Why the government will pay you to make certain investments.
• Connect with Tom Wheelwright

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Get Tom's Cryptocurrency Tax Guide, to learn how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are taxed, and what you can do to avoid paying crypto capital gains!

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How do the richest, most successful people get to where they are?

Today’s guest, Steve Sims, was determined to find out—and in the process, accidently created the world’s first luxury concierge, with Forbes later calling him “The Real Life Wizard of Oz.” 

Steve’s day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help, his clients’ wildest fantasies and dreams come true. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, and connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk & Sir Elton John, to name just a few. 

In this episode, I speak to Steve about his remarkable journey from his humble beginnings as a bricklayer’s son, to creating a unique and thriving career while rubbing elbows with the most successful people in the world. 

You’ll also learn all about his book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen, which reveals his secrets to accomplishing the seemingly impossible!

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• Steve Sims on growing up financially poor
• Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen
• The secret to achieving greatness
• Why you should never let others limit your success
• How to stand out by being YOU
• Change the room you’re in, change your life
• Don’t let the money control you
• A simple formula for surrounding yourself with great people
• The combo of passion & persistence
• Connect with Steve Sims

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Free Gifts from Steve Sims

Steve Sims is giving away his Bluefishing Playbook, which is a PDF report outlining stories, beliefs, and tools for living the life you want to live and getting anything done! 

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How do you create a work culture that leads to happier employees and explosive growth?

Today’s guest, Dane Espegard, is here to answer that question. While in college, Dane stumbled into an entry level sales position with Vector Marketing selling Cutco Cutlery. Little did he know that he would still be with them almost 20 years later. 

He has since trained thousands of sales representatives, managed over $51 Million worth of Cutco sales, and has created a culture centered around ‘Dreams’ that helps employees become more engaged with their work, and creates consistent growth for his business.

In our conversation, we’re talking all about Dane’s new book, The Dream Machine: A Leader's Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. 

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• Dane’s early success with Cutco
• Advice & insights for first-time mobile home park investors
• Talking about our love for travel
• What exactly is a ‘Dreams’ list?
• Writing The Dream Machine Book
• Overcoming the fear of failure and taking action
• The best way to accelerate your success
• The power of proximity
• Using the Dreams System to increase retention—and your bottom line!
•  How to get Dane’s book and bonus ‘Dreamstorming’ session!

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Want to build your own Dreams List? Dane is sharing some ideas to get you started.

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How do the wealthiest of the wealthy think? And what can you learn from their mindset and apply to your own investment approach?

Today’s guest, Steven Pesavento is a high performance coach and active real estate investor, who knows that mindset is at the center of what it takes to create lifestyle freedom.

Steven entered the real estate market with zero experience and within the first two and a half years, his company bought 200+ houses in multiple states, renovated 100 properties, and was entrusted with more than $12 million of investor capital. Later, he was introduced to passive real estate investing and transitioned his business completely to syndications — in part because it was an opportunity to work with wealthy, lifestyle-driven investors.   

In today’s episode, I speak to Steven about his path into real estate investing and his overall approach to cultivating an investor mindset and creating passive income.

Here's just some of the things we get into:

• How to think like the ultra-wealthy.
• The middle-class mindset that’s holding you back.
• Creating a clear vision around your investment goals.
• The many benefits of real estate syndications.
• The volatility and risks of stock market investing.
• How to build and scale a real estate business with no experience.
• Tax advantages to passive investing.

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Free Gifts from Steven Pasavento

• The Top 5 Lessons Learned From High Performing Real Estate Investors
• The Ultimate Passive Investor Playbook

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