Buying Online Businesses for Profit With Sophie Howard

Are you still thinking about which path to take to achieve financial freedom? If you have yet to decide which way to go, or you're looking for a new business opportunity, you would want to listen to this episode with Sophie Howard. Sophie shares what she considers the fastest lane to building passive income: buying online businesses. But how would you know which business to buy? Tune in and let Sophie walk you through purchasing online businesses for profit.

How to buy online businesses and outsource the operations

How to cross-pollinate your businesses

Top online business models and ideas

Sophie Howard

Sophie Howard started online with an Amazon business in 2013. She also launched over 1000 products and built educational programs teaching thousands of students how to sell online. A big fan of passive income streams and smart business models, Sophie stays engaged with the latest trends of what is working in online businesses. Connect with Sophie Howard: Website - www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/freedomnavigator

BYOB Book Review Part 11 | The Entrepreneur Gets a Lesson in Finance by Nelson Nash

Where do you go for financing when your business needs to upgrade equipment or buy new tools? Traditional companies often use lines of credit, business credit cards, and sometimes cash to purchase equipment. But there's a financing option that allows you to buy what you need without exhausting your resources. Today, Russ and Joey discuss a lesson in finance for entrepreneurs. This conversation involves scenarios of using IBC to buy equipment. As Nelson said on page 63 of his book, Becoming Your Own Banker, “This is an exercise in imagination, reason, logic, and prophecy.” Let's say you have upcoming equipment or vehicle purchases for your business. In that case, today's discussion will give you insight into how you can start getting insurance policies for your partners or key people and becoming the financing agent for the big-ticket purchases for your business. So listen up!

How to be a good steward of money

You can be a part of the banking function and benefit from it

How to use IBC to finance the purchase of equipment

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

Our June 2023 Passive Income Report

It's that time of the month again when Russ and Joey review their Passive Income Report. Today, in addition to the numbers for June 2023, they share three key insights from their journey of investing in different wealth-building opportunities. Join Russ and Joey as they discuss the following: What is passive to you may be active to someone else Two ways to create passive income from one asset Dont forget: The devil is in the details After listening to this episode, please think about this: Can you take and apply what you're hearing from them and start building your path to financial freedom? June 2023 Income At-A-Glance: Gross Income for June: $116,728.65 Total Expenses for June:$32,383.94 Total Net Profit for June: $87,194.73 Difference b/t May & June: $30,830.33 % of net profit to overall gross revenue: 75%

BYOB Book Review Part 10 | Can I Put All of My Income Into an Infinite Banking Policy?

What does financial freedom look like for you and your family? What are you doing to achieve your goal? If you have started building your wealth creation system and want to know if you can put all your income into your Infinite Banking Policy, this episode will give you the answer. Listening to this episode will also challenge your thinking and show you endless possibilities if you are willing to learn.

How to think differently and expand your system to accommodate all income.

The way you think pushes you to how you behave.

Our behavior is what ultimately impacts our future.

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

How to Retire Your Spouse With One Deal With Justin Donald

Many people dream about quitting their jobs. They want to drop out of the rat race and find a way to spend more time doing what they really love. How can you live a life of your design instead of living your life in default mode? In this episode, Lifestyle Investor Justin Donald joins Russ and Joey to share how he was able to retire his wife with just one deal. Justin also talks about the four core principles that guide his investment decisions. The same principles are outlined in his book, The Lifestyle Investor, and he also hosts a podcast with the same title. If you want to learn more about becoming a lifestyle investor and live your dream life, tune in and pay attention to the nuggets of wisdom that Justin generously shares today.

What does it mean to be a lifestyle investor?

Four core principles to guide your investment decisions

A good relationship is the biggest factor when it comes to negotiating

Justin Donald

Justin Donald is an acclaimed lifestyle investing expert, financial strategist, speaker, investment coach, and author. Justin consults and coaches entrepreneurs, executives, and successful media personalities on lifestyle investing through his Lifestyle Investor Mastermind. Connect with Justin Donald: Website - https://lifestyleinvestor.com/strategy Podcast - https://lifestyleinvestor.com/podcast/

BYOB Book Review Part 9 | The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) Explained

If you're still trying to wrap your head around the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) and how to use it to build passive income, this is your chance to understand it fully. In this episode, Russ and Joey delve deeper into the concept of becoming your own bank. They present the story of two sisters, which compares what it's like to put your money in two different instruments. They also illustrate how to make your money work to get you more money. Take advantage of this opportunity to discover this powerful system.

How to start building your infinite banking system

You must not be afraid to put money into the system.

IBC is not about a life insurance policy. It's about taking over the function of the banking system.

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

How the 4% Safe Withdrawal Rate Failed Me with Kelly Iannone

Do you know how much money you need to save to be able to retire in your 50s or even earlier? What are you doing to prepare for your retirement? Are you just accumulating your money in traditional retirement accounts? If you think the 4% safe withdrawal rate is on your side, think again. If you want to be financially independent, retire early, and live your dream lifestyle, today's episode with Kelly Iannone is a must-listen!

Why you should not put your money in traditional retirement accounts

How to use the retirement calculator

Why multifamily syndications can be your path to financial freedom (depending on your Investor DNA)

Kelly Iannone

Kelly Iannone co-founded Waypoint Commercial Investment Partners with her husband. They have been real estate entrepreneurs since 2017. Together they have a portfolio of 579 units throughout Florida, Georgia, and Texas valued at over $65 million. Kelly advocates for the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community and is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom through passive income from multifamily real estate. Connect with Kelly Iannone: Website - https://waypointcip.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-iannone-waypointcip/

BYOB Book Review Part 8 | The Entity in Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash

If you're going to be a banker, you must have a bank. But what sort of bank should you set up? In this episode, Russ and Joey discuss the different insurance policies, how they are structured, and which one you must choose if you want to implement IBC. It is not enough that you put your money into whatever type of policy your agent tells you. Take action and educate yourself so you can avoid losing your money to things you don't understand.

The different types of insurance policies

Which is more expensive - term life policy or whole life policy?

The importance of making sure your policy is set up the correct way if you're going to use it for IBC

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

Money or Capability? With Jayson Lowe

What is the most critical factor in starting or growing a business? Is it money or capability? What factors should you consider when thinking about investing in a company? Why would you gain out of joining Masterminds? These are just some of the topics that Russ, Joey, and Jayson Lowe discuss in today's episode. So if you want to know the answers to these questions, you're in the right place.

Which is more important - money or capability?

What to look for before investing in a business

Why it's important to have a mentor and be in a community of like-minded people

Jayson Lowe

Jayson Lowe is a highly regarded coach, speaker, and advisor to individuals and business owners. He is the founder of Ascendant Financial Inc., where he leads a team of professionals committed to teaching people how to implement the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). Jayson is internationally recognized as one of the leading educators and implementers of the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He co-authored The Bankers’ Secret, a Simple Guide to Creating Personal Wealth for Canadians. Connect with Jayson Lowe: Website - https://learnwithj.com/

BYOB Book Review Part 7 | Human Problems in Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash

A wise person makes his money work instead of him trading his time to earn money. But before putting your money to work, you need a place to accumulate it. Instead of putting it in banks, why not put it in whole life insurance policies and become your own bank? Today, Russ and Joey explore the human problems of becoming your own banker. Get ready to learn about Parkinson’s Law, Willie Sutton Law, The Golden Rule, The Arrival Syndrome, and Use It or Lose It. Understanding these principles will give you a deeper understanding of how you can better use your money and establish your financial system.

A luxury once enjoyed becomes a necessity.

Money should be used to make more money.

Infinite Banking is not a product - it's a way of life.

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

Our May 2023 Passive Income Report

People define financial freedom in different ways. To some, it could mean they've fully paid all their debts. To others, it could be when they achieve a certain income or no longer worry about where to get the money for their day-to-day expenses. Regardless of your situation, we all wish for that day when we have built enough passive income streams that are more than enough to cover our expenses with some money left to invest. But there's no single path to financial freedom – there are many ways to reach your financial goals, and you just have to find the right direction for you. In today's episode, Russ and Joey discuss their Passive Income Report for May 2023 and some lessons they learned along the way. Tune in and discover an idea that could work for you. May 2023 Income At-A-Glance: Gross Income for May: $80,337.54 Total Expenses for May:$28,841.89 Total Net Profit for May: $56,364.40 Difference b/t April & May: ($3,113.06) % of net profit to overall gross revenue: 70%

BYOB Book Review Part 6 | Creating Your Own Banking System Through Life Insurance

Becoming your own banker seems like an incredible concept. But when you understand and implement it correctly, you will regain control over your money and recoup cash flow that would otherwise be lost if you were to put your money in traditional retirement accounts and other banks. Today, Russ and Joey continue their conversation around this concept and dive deep into the topic of creating your own banking system through life insurance. This episode will give you more information if you're still trying to wrap your head around the Infinite Banking Concept, so listen up!

Understanding the design of your policy

If you know what's going on, you'll know what to do

Where to put your money and how to set up your banking system

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

How to Invest in an eCommerce Business Without Running It with Mike Vranjkovic

Whether you're a side hustler or an investor with extra money to start a new business venture, eCommerce is a great investment opportunity. Even if you don't know anything about running an eCommerce business, it's possible to invest in it.

Making tough decisions that will change the course of your life for the better

How to invest in eCommerce businesses even if you don't know anything about it

A unique way of generating cash flow passively

Mike Vranjkovic

Mike Vranjkovic is the Managing Partner of WebStreet (formerly Empire Flippers Capital). This platform empowers investors to diversify their investments into passive and cash-flowing portfolios of online content sites, Amazon storefronts, and micro SAAS businesses (coming soon). Connect with Mike Vranjkovic: Website - https://webstreet.co/

BYOB Book Review Part 5 | Creating a Bank in Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash

Do you know how banks make money? It is by lending money to borrowers at high-interest rates. So why not create your own bank? If you have extra money, would you rather put it in another bank or create your own bank? If you're going to buy a car or a property, would you borrow from someone else's bank and pay them the interest or borrow from your own bank and earn that interest? If you want to know how to establish your own bank, today's episode will give you some clarity.

How banks make money

How to become your own bank

The importance of investing in yourself

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

3 Reasons Why Multifamily Will Fail in The Next 5 Years with Robert Pereira

Real estate has been a good investment for investors who wish to grow their capital and create wealth. One of the beautiful things about real estate investing is that there's more than one strategy that can be successfully used. When it comes to residential real estate, there are two main types of properties that one can invest in–single-family and multifamily.

Why it's important to learn from subject matter experts

3 Reasons why multifamily will fail in the next five years

3 Ways to invest in multifamily properties

Robert Pereira

Robert Pereira is the Managing Partner of ARC Multifamily Group, which owns and operates multifamily properties in the Southeast. He has overseen the acquisition and development of over 250 residential projects since 2008. In addition, Robert has raised over $25,000,000 of private capital from his network and managed over $120,000,000 of construction loans for these projects. Robert and his family reside in Newport Beach, California. Connect with Robert Pereira: Website - https://arcmf.com/ Email - robert@arcmf.com

BYOB Book Review Part 4 | The Problem in Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash

Do you realize what the problem is with the current banking situation? Chapter 4 of the book Becoming Your Own Banker illustrates this problem using the example of a 29-year-old man making $28,500 yearly after taxes and what he does with the after-tax income. Nelson also compares the situation to flying a plane. Tune in to fully appreciate the analogy and discover the most profitable thing you can do.

How to analyze your financial situation and create solutions

Creating and expanding your financial system

Learning to control your financial environment is the most profitable thing you can do

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

The 3 Lessons I Learned from Billionaires with Ben Fraser

There are many things you can learn from billionaires. Today, you will discover three of those lessons. The world's ultra-rich come from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have started with little or no money at all. So how did they become super wealthy? What do these billionaires do differently? The critical insight here is that these billionaires knew where and how to invest, which Russ, Joey, and their guest, Ben Fraser, discuss in this episode.

Business owners and billionaires are one of a kind.

Billionaires love buying real assets, specifically real estate.

Billionaires invest in alternative investments.

Ben Fraser

Ben Fraser is the Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, where he combines his analytical nature with a passion for delivering outstanding client service and strong returns through out-of-the-box investments. With a professional background that spans over a decade, Ben has become an expert in the field of investment management and has worked for several reputable financial institutions. Ben is the co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast, where he joins his father, Robert, co-founder and CFO of Aspen Funds, along with co-founder Jim Maffuccio, to discuss economic trends and best practices for alternative investing. Connect with Ben Fraser: Website - https://aspenfunds.us/ Podcast - https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/

BYOB Book Review Part 3 | Why Should I Pay Interest to Borrow My Own Money?

Imagine you're married and own a grocery store. Where would your spouse and children shop–your store or somebody else's? Your store, of course! But which door would they choose to come out? Would they go out the back door, avoiding the cashier, or would they go out the front door and pay for the groceries like the rest of your customers? Your answer in this hypothetical scenario is critical to what happens to your business.

Think long-range.

Don't be afraid to capitalize.

When you use the money, don't steal it. Put the money back.

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook

How Deals Are Made in Self Storage With Scott Meyers

With any investment, there will always be some risk. But some investments are safer than others. Take the self-storage facility, for example. You may not have considered it as a potential investment opportunity, but self-storage is actually a wise and safe investment.

Why investing in self-storage facilities is an excellent way to become financially free

Factors to consider when deciding to purchase a property to be used as a self-storage facility

What qualities to look for when hiring an operator or a manager for your facility

Scott Meyers

Scott Meyers is the founder and CEO of SelfStorageInvesting.com (Self-Storage Profits, Inc.), a leading self-storage education company that offers courses, live events, and mentoring/coaching. He has acquired, sold, developed, and converted over 40 facilities totaling over 25,000 units and over 4 million square feet of storage. Scott is also a Forbes Real Estate Council Member, speaker for ISS (Inside Self Storage), the SSA (National Self Storage Association), and the host of The Self Storage Podcast. Connect with Scott Meyers: Website - https://selfstorageinvesting.com/

BYOB Book Review Part 2 | The Role of Imagination in Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash

When you think of the most successful people you know, how many of them lack imagination? Probably none. It's because creativity is vital to success. If your job is to make money work so it creates cash flow to sustain the life you want for you and your family, how many ideas can you come up with? The problem with most people is that they spend their days on autopilot. They have stopped dreaming and envisioning the future they want. It's time to rekindle your creativity. Imagine living the life you've always wanted and create a plan to get there.

Imagination is an integral part of success

How to think about your thinking

Why some people have stopped imagining a better life

R. Nelson Nash

R. Nelson Nash (1931 - 2019) wrote the book Becoming Your Own Banker that unfolded The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). He came up with the idea of IBC in the early 1980s when he was struggling with high-interest rates on commercial bank loans. Today, many people continue to benefit from using IBC as a tool to achieve financial freedom. Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcbook