The Survival Podcast Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3763
Nov 20, 2025
Antonio Gatto, a registered home improvement contractor and real estate investor, shares insights on the active nature of real estate investing, emphasizing the importance of repair funds and property marketability. Nicole Sauce, a public policy communicator, discusses civic engagement and the importance of local meetings. Matthew Sursley, a tax and business advisor, outlines five easy side businesses that can unlock tax deductions, connecting tax strategies to real estate and LLCs. Together, they provide a wealth of practical advice for navigating DIY projects, investing, and business taxes.
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Automatic Spending Hides Fiscal Reality
- Much government spending is automatic and continues even during shutdowns, revealing structural fiscal dysfunction.
- Jack Spierka warns that relying on a declining dollar makes nominal financial planning unreliable and urges hard-asset allocation.
Show Up Even If You’re Nervous
- Show up even when you feel nervous because confidence is earned by doing, not a prerequisite.
- Nicole Sauce recommends acting on local issues and practicing public engagement to build real preparedness.
Nervous Testimony Changed A Vote
- Nicole Soss describes testifying to her county commissioners about zoning where her voice shook but she finished early.
- A commissioner afterward told her they wouldn't vote for zoning while he remained in office.
