Using IBC to Build a Real Estate Empire w/Mike Kelley

Once your life insurance policies have been set up, it’s still important to maximize the use of your money in other ways. How can you use property management as a vehicle for financial freedom? How can we build a system that can be scaled, allowing us to stop trading time for money? On this episode, we talk with Mike Kelley who shares how he is building a real estate empire and the systems he has put in place to make it happen. Mentioned In This Episode: The necessity of specialized knowledge The difference between being busy with a purpose and being distracted How to move from employee to owner/investor Why we must do our due diligence with tenants * How to invest in a way that brings in stability and predictability of income * The importance of hiring someone to take on the tasks we’re doing so we’re not trading time for money * How to move into true investor status

Mike Kelley

The Hierarchy of Wealth

When it comes to financial products, there’s always someone vying for our attention, and it can leave us unsure of what steps to take. What is the process we can follow to be sure we’re making good decisions? What should our jumping-off point be when we’re trying to get financial freedom? How do we know we’re out of step or out of balance? On this episode, we share the 4 tiers of financial freedom and building wealth. Mentioned In This Episode: Why simple processes encourage action The very first step we should take How to get freedom through collateralization * Why having a plan reduces stress

The Power of Referrals & How to Build an Army of Brand Ambassadors w/Michael J. Maher

For many salespeople, building a business on referrals seems difficult or impossible. What are the primary challenges that make it hard for them to do it? How can you tell whether you’re attracting referrals or repelling them? How do we build a culture of referrals in our businesses? On this episode, we are joined by author of 7L: The Seven Levels of Communication, Michael J. Maher, to talk about building a business on generosity and getting more referrals. Mentioned In This Episode: Why people struggle with getting referrals * The key to earning and attracting referrals How to build an army of salespeople in our market Why a referral strategy is better than marketing * The importance of basing our interactions on love, generosity, and appreciation Free Tax Strategy Webinar: If you want to learn more about the tax strategies discussed in this podcast, register for this free webinar. We’ll take a deep-dive into the various ideas shared and even show you how to factor your estimated tax savings. You won’t want to miss it!

Michael J. Maher

The 5 Pillars of Wealth Without Wall Street

As entrepreneurs, we put a lot of work and effort into our business. However, when it comes to our savings and investment plans, many of us stick to the bare minimum. We play it safe. How can we build the kind of financial independence that supports our business and our…

How to Reposition Your Tax Deferred Assets in a Rising Tax Environment w/ David McKnight

There’s a freight train of tax bearing down on your 401k, and a limited amount of time in which you can act to avoid your assets getting hit. What strategies can you use to take your assets off the train track? How can you take advantage of the tax rates…

Paying for College Using IBC

Millions of parents have the goal of paying for their kids’ college, and 529 plans are all we hear about when it comes to saving up for it. What are some of the flaws of the government plan, and are there better options? How can we make the right decisions…

Insights on Building a Mega Business w/ Monique McLean

Every entrepreneur has had to experience a failure at some point, and that can come with a lot of baggage. How do we make sure fear of failure doesn’t hold us back from the next idea and opportunity? What does it take to get that first 1,000 subscribers and customers?…

Got Profit? Take it First w/Mike Michalowicz

Entrepreneurs are commonly taught that profit is the last thing they should take out of their business. What is the “profit first” model, and how does it actually make businesses grow and increase innovation? Why do businesses that adopt the profit first model consistently outperform competitors? How do we transform…

Buying Life Insurance Policies On My Kids

Our last guest, Dr. Jim Smith, talked about the importance of educating his children and grandchildren on the way he set up life insurance policies in their name. We thought it would be great to expand on that. How do we build legacies and create future wealth for our kids?…

How to Create Business Opportunities & Generational Wealth Through infinite Banking w/ Dr. Jim Smith

When our guest read Becoming Your Own Banker and realized all the principal and interest going to other entities, he was shocked— and it led him to make changes. What are some of the things he’s been able to do in his business and for his children and grandchildren? How…

Look Up.. The Tax Train is Coming!

A major rise in taxes is inevitable in a country flooded by debt. In the end, the government will have to pay off the debt, and the only way this can happen is by increasing taxes. How much could taxes potentially rise? What has history taught us about taxes and…

This Girl is On Fire! How Michelle Schroeder-Gardener Went from a Cubicle to $100k a Month

Many argue that blogging is no longer profitable, but our guest is the living proof that blogging is still in its blooming phase. In this episode, Michelle Schroeder-Gardner talks about how she paid off her college debt and started a blogging business that now earns over $100k per month. …

Real Estate Expert Says DON'T BUY Real Estate Today!!! W/ Brian Trippe

Timing and risk management are everything in real estate. Fortunes are made just by being in the right place at the right time. How can we measure the pulse of the real estate market? When is the best time to buy? And what are the practices that can help us…

Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too: The Benefits of Multiple Life Insurance Policies

Most of us save money, only to let our savings sit there. Is there a way to increase our interest rates and get tax benefits on our current savings? Why is it important to avoid investment situations where the use of our money comes with fees? And what are the…

Avoid These Pitfalls on Your Journey to FIRE

Many “technicians” love the idea of more freedom in their lives. Yet when they start a business, they realize there’s even more work to be done in order to generate an income for themselves. What did the FIRE movement get wrong about inflation and taxes? How can using a dividend-paying…

Here's a mistake I'm making, and I bet you are too! Inspired by the FIRE Movement

There’s a new movement sweeping across America called FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). They are conquering one of the biggest enemies of financial security: overspending. How can we become more aware of our spending habits? How can we spend less without sacrificing aspects of our lifestyle that we love? And…

The Right Way to Begin Consulting or Selling Digital Products w/ Jereshia Hawk

Putting together a course or a digital product that creates a passive stream of income is every online business owner’s dream. Yet many entrepreneurs lose a lot of money creating products that have no demand. How can we make sure there’s a demand for what we offer? How can we…

Lessons for Building a Successful Business and a Happy Life w/ Jim Cavale

Building a business from scratch requires emotional resilience and the ability to deal with rejection. What people should we surround ourselves with, and how does that impact our success? What models of revenue work best? Is expansion the only way to grow? In this episode, Jim Cavale shares how he overcame obstacles…

The Keys to Having a Turnkey Rental Property Portfolio w/ Lindsay Davis with Spartan Invest

Investing in rental properties can be an effective way to create passive income, but it comes with a lot of challenges. How can we invest in rental properties without all the hassle? What would a turnkey solution for rental investment look like? In this episode, Lindsay Davis of Spartan Invest…

How to Grow Great Leaders in Your Company w/ Cord Sachs

Most businesses don’t start investing in their leaders until they realize growth isn’t possible without leadership. How can we create a workspace that maximizes the skills and talents of our employees? Why is it important to invest in our own personal development? How can sharing our background stories with each…