The Art of Passive Income

Listen as the team gives you the personal and professional development books they are reading and loving this summer so you can add them to your own list.Landon Harris: Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters  By: John AcuffErik Peterson: Get Different: Marketing That Can't Be Ignored! By: Mike MichalowiczTeria Harris: Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One By: Joe DispenzaTate Litchfield: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less By: Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyMark Podolsky: Go For Stupid The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals By: Steve Simms; The Brothers Karamazov By: Fyodor DostoevskyBonus: If you haven’t read Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones By: James Clear, read it. The Geeks agree it’s one of the best books in recent years. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into anotherAOPI podcast episode with the Geeks reading recommendations. "Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Roberto covers:How far he’s come since “retiring” from his law careerHis passive income growthWhy he decided to give back to the Land Geek communityThe process, key ingredients–and timeline–it took to scale his land businessHis compelling and relatable “Why”How his family reacted to his career changeThe duo also discusses what a carajillo is and why Mark has made it Roberto’s nickname. TIP OF THE WEEKRoberto:This book has been mentioned before, but there’s never a time to not mention it, Who Not How.  It talks about how you can implement this book into your land business to scale and become the CEO of your business and not be working in it. I love this book and have read it a couple of times. It’s a great read for anyone looking to grow their business.Mark:My Tip of the Week is also a book by the same authors. It’s 10x is Easier Than 2x. “It’s the same mindset of who should be doing this task…?” WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to the Round Table episode when the Geeks throw a retirement party for Roberto Chavez."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

David’s entrepreneurial journey began in his early twenties when he sold Australia’s most beloved sporting venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since then, his business experience has spanned from franchising retail clothing stores to founding one of Australia’s most trusted digital agencies, Melbourne SEO Services.In 2016, he successfully systemized himself out of that business, hired a CEO and stepped back from the daily operations. Through this process, he became a systems devotee, founding SYSTEMology.Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. To achieve this, Jenyns spends most of his time supporting the growing community of certified SYSTEMologists as they help business owners implement SYSTEMology. He also delivers workshops, keynote addresses and hosts his own popular podcast, Business Processes Simplified.Episode notes:Mark and Dave discuss all things book and process-related, including:Why he wrote his book, SYSTEMologyWhere to start with systemizingWhat he means when he says “first we define and then we assign”Why is creating systems a two-person job?Building a systems-driven cultureThe most common problems entrepreneurs face when scalingHow Dave sees processes changing with AIMark and Dave also cover auditing a hodgepodge tech deck as you grow. TIP OF THE WEEKDave: I'm going to suggest the original which is “The E-Myth” by Michael E Gerber. It just builds up the “why” so well. It helps you to understand why systems and processes are so important and potentially what’s possible for you. It’s a great read.Mark: Learn more about Dave and go to SYSTEMology.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn everything you need to know about automation."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Joining Mark are: Landon HarrisErik PetersonTate LitchfieldScott ToddThey cover:The first passive income wall and what to do when you hit itHow to get to the next level in your businessWhen you need to add to your resourcesHow to get unstuck from numbers and comparisonWhen to stop and think and when to keep movingOther business challengesScott also provides inspiring anecdotes and pearls of wisdom to help your mindset when things get hard. TIP OF THE WEEKLandon: It’s hard to answer the question about what we are automating in the business. However, one thing that I think is standard to automate is leads. I found a blog post about how to use Zaps (automated with Zapier) for email or Slack for your teams.Mark and Scott:There is a Zapier alternative. It’s called Pabbly Connect. You can pay for lifetime access. You can Google “Lifetime access for Pabbly.” It’s a bargain. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn how to generate passive income through rental properties..Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Be inspired and you learn:The timing and circumstances that led him to land investingHow he got over the “too good to be true” skepticism of the land business model The details of his favorite dealThe magic of attending live BootcampsThe accomplishment he’s most proud ofHis passive income numbersHow the business has changed his life You’ll also hear the most challenging part of Kirk’s business and how he pushes himself out of his comfort zone. TIP OF THE WEEKKirk:My two tips are pretty simple. First, I like to pick a few books that resonate with me and reread them 4-5 times to go deeper into the core fundamentals. One of them is Dirt Rich. Some others are the Gap and the Gain andAtomic Habits. Secondly, I have a hard time sleeping and I found this amazing podcast called Sleep Magic with Jessica Porter. She does some hypnosis. I don’t need sleeping pills. I just listen to Sleep Magic.Mark:Check out what Kirk is doing over at lotsofsunshine.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another student success storyabout how Pastor Larry Murrell built his legacy and enhanced his life with land."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Listen to learn:What brought Jeff to the Land GeekHis experience in self storage real estate and how it differs from land investingHow he scaled his business and the degree of difficultyAfter six years, how much time he spends on the business and in the businessWhy he wants to give back to the community by becoming a coachReoccuring themes he sees students bring up on the Master Mind callsThe importance of grit when starting out in land investingJeff also shares his favorite land deal and what Mark said to him about it at a live Bootcamp. TIP OF THE WEEKJeff:My Tip of the Week is an older book called, The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. This is what this business is about. It’s about all the little things you can do to improve your business and life. It’s the baby steps you make to make progress daily and then stacking them to look back to see the mountain you’ve formed in the process.Mark:Go check out Jeff’s business at  aoklandusa.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to the interview with the last coach to join the team, Landon. AI. Harris."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Joining Mark are: Erik PetersonTeria HarrisTate LitchfieldScott Todd They talk you through the answers to:If the lower the payment the easier the sale, why don’t we do it all the time?When does this approach make sense?Does it increase the chances of loan default?What systems do you need in place to have success with this strategy?Does it affect your workload?Are there other unintended consequences?Mark also poses the idea of low down payments as part of a brand strategy. TIP OF THE WEEKScott:If you’re having a problem with FaceBook marketplace kicking you off and banning you, then get a subscription to landmodo.com.Mark:Use ChatGPT to enhance your headlines when posting on Landmodo and don’t cheap out on your Landmodo subscription. I always say marketing is an investment. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn if credit card payments are acceptable on a cash sale.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Highly acclaimed investment sales broker James Nelson is Principal and Head of Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group in New York City. During his 25-year career, Nelson has sold more than 500 properties and loans totaling over $5 billion. His accolades include being named Commercial Observer’s Power 100, CoStar’s Power Broker, and receiving the Deal of the Year award by REBNY. Nelson is also a serial real estate investor and has launched two real estate funds with total capitalizations of over $350 million. He is passionate about helping others achieve real estate success and offers regular training through his podcast “The Insider’s Edge To Real Estate Investing.” He regularly lectures at Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Wharton, and his alma mater Colgate. Episode Notes:James and Mark cover:Why James decided to devote his life to real estate.Dissecting a recent real estate deal and what was attractive about itHis best-selling book and the most important advice for beginningWhat he looks for in team membersWhat made him decide to write a bookSkills and attributes that make good brokers and sponsorsWhat’s not going to change in real estateHis favorite asset classes TIP OF THE WEEKJamesOne of my all-time favorite books is “Give and Take” by Adam Grant. He’s a top-rated professor at Wharton and has a great podcast. His book is a mindset, an abundance mentality. He did a study of people who are givers. Those people are more successful and happier. Also, get out and pound the pavement. Real Estate is such a touch and feel business. Talk to people. Make connections. MarkLearn more about James Nelson and the Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing. Go to jamesnelson.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about investing in real estate."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are: Erik PetersonTeria HarrisLandon HarrisTate LitchfieldScott Todd The geeks examine the topic by offering some hypotheticals and real-world examples. They discuss:How to handle disappointmentHow the geeks define extreme ownershipHow to proactively shift your mindset to problem solve TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:I needed to come up with something that will help me make a better mind map. My tip of the week is Figma.com. I don’t know if it’s new, but it’s like Scapple on steroids. It’s really clear and clean–and expansive. I’m able to integrate different formats and they flow better. And the standard tool is free. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode on mindset..Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

With over eight years in business–with expertise in automation, marketing and lead generation–Antonio Rivodo is the CEO of Rivx. Rivx provides passive income opportunities with a done-for-you business model in the trucking and logistics industries. Episode notes:Antonio walks the audience through:The definition of trucking automationHow he built his business from scratchWhat are the benefits of investing with RivxThe investment risks and returnsA typical monthly P&LThe process to get startedAntonio and Mark also discuss hard numbers and the ideal candidate for this business opportunity. TIP OF THE WEEKAntonioI’m going to give you two things. 1. Find us on social media channels at Rivxautomation. Look at the videos and review the information to educate yourself. Once you understand it, go book a call.  2. I’m doing a live event here on July 6-7 in South Florida called Millions in Trucking. If you are interested in trucking, that’s a great place for you to start.MarkLearn more about Antonio and go to Rivx.co. Check out this app for the iPhone called ClearSpace. It limits your time on email and social media and it allows you to be more intentional with your time, your attention and your relationship with your phone. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about passive income."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"