The Tactical Empire

In this episode of The Tactical Empire with Jeff Smith, joined by Shawn Rider, the focus is on the sixth level of financial freedom – creating systems, structures, processes, and building a team. The discussion covers personal experiences in managing properties, the importance of delegating responsibilities, and the necessity to understand one's own goals and limitations. The conversation emphasizes the value of building a strong support network, including external professionals like accountants and real estate agents, to ultimately achieve a balanced and prosperous life. Listeners are encouraged to implement these strategies gradually and thoughtfully to reach the seventh level of financial freedom – affluence and abundance.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:34 Meet Shawn Rider
• 00:39 Pickleball and Financial Freedom
• 01:33 Recap of Financial Freedom Levels
• 02:16 Deep Dive into Level Six
• 03:24 Building Systems and Teams
• 05:15 Real Estate Investment Challenges
• 11:52 Shawn's Real Estate Journey
• 16:07 Scaling and Team Building
• 21:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Tactical Empire, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider discuss the fifth level of financial freedom: investing in cash-flowing assets. They emphasize the importance of laying a financial foundation before reaching this level, which includes the previous steps of recognizing yourself as an asset, establishing a bare minimum, ensuring liquidity, and creating a personal banking system. The hosts share their preference for real estate due to its control and value-adding potential, while also acknowledging other cash flow-focused investments like dividend-producing stocks. They stress the need for continuous education and understanding one's risk tolerance. The episode highlights the importance of choosing investments that provide consistent returns and tax benefits, and emphasizes the ultimate goal of financial freedom through strategic asset acquisition. They also provide insights into balancing reinvesting in one's primary business versus diversifying into new investment opportunities.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:34 Meet Shawn Rider
• 01:22 Seven Levels of Financial Freedom Overview
• 02:18 Level 5: Investing in Cash Flowing Assets
• 03:06 Real Estate as a Preferred Asset Class
• 03:53 The Importance of Financial Education
• 15:08 Control and Freedom Through Investments
• 22:47 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode of The Tactical Empire, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider delve into Level Four of the Seven Levels of Financial Freedom. They introduce the concept of creating your own banking system through high early cash value life insurance policies. This revolutionary approach allows your money to work harder by earning interest continually, while also enabling you to borrow against the policy for major expenses and investments without liquidating your cash reserves. Jeff and Shawn discuss the immense benefits of infinite banking, the importance of properly structuring these policies, and share practical examples of how this strategy can reshape your financial future and create a sustainable path to high achievement and abundance.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to The Tactical Empire
• 00:33 Introducing Level Four: Building Your Own Banking System
• 01:54 Understanding the Infinite Banking Concept
• 05:50 Practical Applications and Benefits
• 08:58 Advanced Strategies and Personal Experiences
• 21:45 Conclusion and Next Steps

You can connect with Shawn Rider on Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode of the Tactical Empire podcast, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider delve into the third level of financial freedom: liquidity. The discussion covers various sources of liquidity, including savings, equities, home equity lines of credit, and unconventional assets. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's full financial picture and recognizing potential cash sources to support investments and financial growth. The episode also provides practical advice on how to strategically leverage assets and access capital, while highlighting the need for careful financial planning and consulting with accountants or financial advisors.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:34 Meet Shawn Rider: The Pickleball Enthusiast
• 01:11 The Pickleball Craze: A Discussion
• 03:39 Introduction to Financial Freedom Levels
• 03:57 Level 1 and Level 2 Recap
• 04:41 Understanding Level 3: Liquidity
• 05:11 Strategies for Accessing Cash
• 07:53 Leveraging Assets for Financial Growth
• 13:50 Personal Experiences and Advice
• 21:14 Final Thoughts and Advice

You can connect with Shawn Rider on Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode of Tactical Empire, Jeff Smith and Shawn delve into level two of the seven levels of financial freedom figuring out your BAM (Bare Ass Minimum). They discuss why identifying your BAM is crucial for establishing a foundation of financial freedom, avoiding lifestyle creep, and making empowered choices. The hosts guide listeners through the practical steps to calculate their BAM, emphasizing its role in enabling passive income and creating a life of abundance, discipline, and high achievement. Jeff also highlights the psychological benefits of knowing your BAM, and how it can change your outlook on both personal and financial aspects of life.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:30 Welcome and Series Overview
• 01:13 Level Two: Understanding BAM (Bare Ass Minimum)
• 01:50 The Importance of Passive Income
• 09:02 Defining Your BAM Expenses
• 14:39 Psychological Impact of Financial Control
• 16:14 Action Steps to Calculate Your BAM
• 18:42 Conclusion and Next Steps

You can connect with Shawn Rider on Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode of the Tactical Empire, host Jeff Smith and guest Shawn Rider delve into the importance of personal health and habits as the foundation for achieving financial freedom and high performance. They discuss the 'Seven Levels of Financial Freedom,' starting with the key realization that personal well-being is the cornerstone of success. Jeff and Shawn share insights on the interconnectedness of physical health, mental clarity, and professional achievement. They emphasize the significance of personal responsibility, disciplined habits, and the long-term benefits of maintaining good health. Through their engaging conversation, they provide actionable advice for individuals looking to build a life of abundance and high achievement.

Chapter:

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:33 Meet Shawn Rider
• 01:41 The Seven Levels of Financial Freedom
• 02:37 Level One: You Are the Asset
• 05:27 The Importance of Physical Health
• 08:17 Interconnectedness of Health and Success
• 13:50 Optimizing Life for Longevity
• 21:32 Conclusion and Next Steps
   

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In this episode of the Tactical Empire podcast, hosts Jeff Smith and Shawn discuss strategies for personal and financial empowerment, focusing on the concept of infinite banking. They highlight common misconceptions around infinite banking, often perceived as a scam due to lack of education and misinformation propagated by mainstream financial advisors like Dave Ramsey. Jeff and Shawn explain how high cash value life insurance policies can be utilized to gain financial control and build wealth, emphasizing the importance of proper policy design and the pitfalls of inadequate advice from uninformed agents. They argue that many wealthy individuals use infinite banking, and its legitimacy is evident in the investment strategies of major financial institutions. The hosts encourage listeners to seek out accurate information and surround themselves with like-minded, action-oriented individuals to achieve financial success.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:32 Meet the Hosts: Jeff and Sean
• 00:53 Weekly Updates and Personal Insights
• 01:47 Introducing Infinite Banking
• 02:17 Common Questions About Infinite Banking
• 02:54 Why Infinite Banking is Misunderstood
• 04:43 Debunking the Scam Myth
• 07:04 Real-Life Applications and Benefits
• 10:56 Navigating Misinformation Online
• 17:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode of The Tactical Empire with Jeff Smith, joined by Shawn Rider, they discuss overcoming complacency and fear to achieve a life of abundance. The conversation covers various themes such as building self-belief through action, dealing with social pressures and judgments, and exploring the psychological barriers that prevent people from pursuing their dreams. Jeff and Shawn emphasize the importance of acting despite not having all the knowledge, facing worst-case financial scenarios like bankruptcy, and the necessity of stepping out of comfort zones to make meaningful changes in life. The episode concludes with practical advice on fostering self-discipline and setting a long-term vision for success.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:34 Casual Catch-Up and Personal Stories
• 03:32 Discussing Vision and Mission Statements
• 04:47 Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Dreams
• 12:59 Building Self-Belief and Confidence
• 19:08 Financial Risks and Worst-Case Scenarios
• 29:15 The Importance of Discomfort and Growth
• 30:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Tactical Empire, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider discuss strategies for high achievement and discipline. They delve into personal updates, including Jeff's new life of full-time RVing while managing real estate ventures. Jeff shares his quarterly goals, such as acquiring storage facility investments and the challenges of maintaining routines on the road. Shawn talks about diversifying his real estate portfolio, selling a property, and opening a metabolic fitness franchise. They also touch on upcoming projects within the Tactical Empire, such as a detailed course on acquiring real estate properties and opportunities for joint ventures within their community.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:38 Summer Vibes and Instant Gratification
• 02:29 Quarterly Goals and Personal Projects
• 03:39 Life on the Road: Challenges and Adjustments
• 08:17 RV Living: Decisions and Logistics
• 14:17 Storage Facility Project: Progress and Plans
• 19:46 Chain Link Fence Benefits
• 20:35 New Investment Ventures
• 21:24 Exciting Property Deals
• 23:31 Short Term Rental Decisions
• 25:07 Metabolic Franchise Journey
• 30:39 Upcoming Real Estate Course
• 32:35 Tactical Empire Goals
• 36:37 Concluding Thoughts and Community Engagement

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In this episode of The Tactical Empire, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider discuss the importance of fighting against societal pressures to stay average. They delve into the significance of setting and achieving lofty goals through comprehensive 90-day plans and a long-term vision that encompasses one's life's work. The conversation emphasizes the power of intentionality, frequent self-assessment, and the flexibility to adapt goals to serve personal and family visions. They also touch on personal anecdotes about evolving businesses, fitness, and the value of milestones towards larger financial and personal goals.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tactical Empire
• 00:54 The Murph Workout and Fitness Talk
• 01:47 Discussing a Viral Facebook Post
• 03:44 The Importance of a 90-Day Plan
• 05:02 Life Changes in 90 Days
• 06:09 Intentionality and Personal Freedom
• 12:38 Turning Dreams into Concrete Goals
• 17:03 Challenges in Real Estate Investing
• 20:32 The 25-Year Vision
• 30:42 Conclusion and Call to Action

You can connect with Shawn Rider on Facebook and Instagram.