Building and growing a business can be demanding and stressful, especially if you’re juggling multiple responsibilities and dealing with many challenges.  When you’re under stress, your ability to think clearly and make rational decisions can be compromised, resulting in negative consequences for your business. So, as a business owner, it’s essential to prioritize your health and well-being so that you can make informed decisions and lead your business to success. In this episode, Russ and Joey discuss the importance of taking ownership of your health with their guest, Justin Roethling ..read more

You’ve got a steady paycheck from your 9-to-5 job, or you're already earning some money from your side gig, but deep down, you want more money, freedom, flexibility, and choices. It’s time to build passive income. All income sources are essential, but for financial freedom, passive income is the key to achieving your goal. But how do you start making passive income?  Join Russ, Joey, and the financial freedom coaches as they discuss the things you need to make passive income in 2024. The top three things you will learn are: -Four things you need to make passive income -How to use the reso ..read more

Mortgage note investing is one of the most profitable real estate investment strategies available. When you understand how it works, it can be an incredible vehicle for building passive income, yet it is less popular with investors.  In this episode, Russ, Joey, and their guest, Robert Hytha of FIXnotes, will explore the world of mortgage notes and how to invest in them. The rates of return in mortgage notes investment are higher than the banks' traditional low-yield bonds and higher than most stock dividends. Top three things you will learn:  -Why investing in mortgage notes is a ..read more

Some financial habits, big or small, can ruin one's chances of achieving financial freedom and leave one with empty pockets.  Are you aware of your money habits? Your habits might be preventing you from reaching your financial goals, so it's best to evaluate what you've been doing when it comes to your finances.  Join Russ, Joey, and the financial freedom coaches as they discuss the money habits that are keeping you broke. The top three things you will learn are: -How to create cash flow  -Putting your money to work instead of keeping it idle -Why budgeting and planning are im ..read more

Do you want to be rich? Most people would say yes. But how do you build wealth when you do not come from money? How can you live a purposeful, passionate, and prosperous life? Let's hear from a “financial genius” who was not born into a wealthy family, yet he understands the essence of investing and creating wealth. What does he know that many people don't? Tune into today's episode with Russ, Joey, and their guest, Garrett Gunderson, for an entertaining yet informative conversation about money and investing.  Top three things you will learn:  -Investing vs. Speculating -Three thi ..read more

You may have heard the term “accredited investor” while listening to this podcast or from one of your wealthy friends. But do you know what it means to be an accredited investor and why you should become one?  Regardless of where you may have heard the term, if you’re interested in finding better ways to invest your money, today's conversation will explain why becoming an accredited investor is a good idea and the benefits that come with it. So join Russ, Joey, and the financial freedom coaches as they discuss the following: -The benefits and opportunities available to accredited invest ..read more

Are you still just relying on your employment as a source of income? What's holding you back from starting your own business or investing in opportunities that will allow you to create passive income? Do you need more capital or investment knowledge to begin your wealth-building activities? Today, Russ and Joey share their passive income journey and the vital role infinite banking fulfilled as they invested in different ventures. As you listen, maybe an idea sparks your curiosity, and you want to learn more about it. You may want to know how to set up your infinite banking account. This episo ..read more

Whether you're an employee or a business owner, taxes take a huge chunk out of your earnings. Taxes are a part of life and doing business, and you can't escape from them. However, there are legitimate ways to minimize your tax liability. But you have to know where to seek advice. Don't go looking for ideas online because you can't be sure if they are good advice at all. If you don't want to fall victim to the biggest tax blunders business owners make, tune in to this conversation and learn why the internet is not always a reliable source of information, especially when you want to save on tax ..read more

Do you have at least 30 acres of land you want to monetize? There's an opportunity besides land flipping that can turn your property into an income-generating asset. You can get paid to let a solar developer install solar technology on your property. The best part is that you can make money going green without buying the system or having to maintain it. The solar company does all the work for you.  If you're curious about this opportunity, tune in to today's episode with Russ, Joey, and their guest, Dakota Malone of Community Solar Authority. Top three things you will learn:  -How t ..read more

When looking for advice about investing and growing your money, you always seek guidance on what you must do. But a more practical thing to do is to think of all the possible obstacles and all the wrong things to do to ensure you fail. It's always better to understand both sides of the equation.  Today, Russ, Joey, and the financial freedom coaches discuss three points to emphasize how not to invest in 2024: -Possible places to keep your money so you can't access it when investment opportunities are available -Doing the opposite of what your Investor DNA indicates -Stop pursuing your fin ..read more