The Art of Passive Income

Jamie Bateman is the founder of Labrador Lending and has been an active real estate investor since 2010. Jamie is an experienced real estate investor and business owner who has been actively buying and selling mortgage notes since early 2018. During this time, he has acquired over 75 mortgage notes with principal balances in excess of $4M with collateral across 20states and growing. He was a company commander as a Captain in the U.S. Army and served his country while deployed to Iraq.  EPISODE NOTES:Jamie’s mentorship will explain:How he made the leap from working with the Department of Defense to real estate investingWhat is a mortgage note fund and what are the benefits of investing in one?What are the challenges of this niche?What you need to start investing in mortgage notesYou’ll also want to hear what it was like for Jamie to quit his W2 job and how he did it. TIP OF THE WEEKJamie: Read the book Redneck Resilience, by James Harold Webb. It’s a fascinating read about the ups and downs of the author’s entrepreneurial journey. He’s done very well, but also faced a lot of adversity along the way.Mark:Go to Labrador Lending to learn more about Jamie, his funds and his podcast. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about how to get equity freedom in your home or residential 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: Teria HarrisTate LitchfieldThe geeks tackle topics like:What to consider when scaling with a staffHow to know when your business has outgrown a team memberAdvice on how to have the delicate conversationHow to prepare in advance of parting ways Plus Teria shares a cringe-worthy anecdote from her past management experience. TIP OF THE WEEKTate:Sign up for the LIVE Vegas Bootcamp. It’s a life-changing experience. It’s going to fill up fast. Get on the list today.  WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episodes when the Land Geeks talk discusses how to bulletproof your business with great VAs.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?

Patrick is the Founder and CEO of Investon Main Street. He has fifteen years of experience in active real estate investment: purchasing distressed assets, renovating, and stabilizing for long-term cashflow. His portfolio includes controlling ownership over 4000 units in the emerging markets across Texas and the Southeastern United States. Episode notes:Patrick provides expertise including:How he got involved in real estateHis “buybox”What he means when he says “Everyone has an investment business, whether they like it or not.”How does he value properties as good deals?Investing in recession resilient areasQuestions to ask to differentiate between 3-4 multi family operators, when evaluating themPatrick also explains the importance of taking advice from those who have failed. TIP OF THE WEEKPatrickWith so much going on, the One Thing by Gary Kellar has totally shifted my approach and allowed me to get some clarity and peace. Listening to the book and implementing that technique has been game changing for me and my team.I’m happy to offer a free signed copy to the listeners to add to their journeys.The Book Persistence Pivots and Game Changers, Turning Challenges Into Opportunities is the first time I wrote out my whole story. It talks about the ebbs and flows and the persistence required to make it.Go to https://investonmainstreet.com/book/and enter promo code The Art of Passive Income. You can book a meeting with me, but you don’t have to.MarkLearn more about Patrick Grimes, go to Invest on Main Street. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about how to protect your assets and investments."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 and learn:What brought him to land investingHis favorite deal and what he madeWhat benefit the coaching program brought to him andHow Matt was able to use coaching to grow his businessHow he measures success for his businessWhat has he outsourced that has had the most impactWhat he does to push himself out of his comfort zoneWho would coaching benefit?The most challenging piece of his businessMatt also shares his advice for beginners and what he’d do differently. TIP OF THE WEEKMatt: I have two quick ones. The first is the book, Success is Not an Accident, by Tommy Newberry. It shows you what’s important in life. My second one is remembering to take a day off. I think you’re better for it.Mark:Go to nunnlandsales.com and check out Matt’s business.Find out more. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another student success story to find out how one husband and wife team make their business work."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?" 

Jason has released over 100 albums, has been #1 on multiple Billboard and Amazon charts, and had five Billboard top 5 albums in a 5 month period in 2019. He’s a 7th degree black belt and cofounder of Zen Wellness. Jason’s music is being used in hospitals, ERs, yoga studios, wellness centers, therapists waiting rooms, hospices to relieve stress on families and reduce end-of-life drug use. He is the Director of Music for Genius X Virtual Reality and writes music and meditations for Virtual Reality. His work is also found on performance based apps like Hapbee, ChilliSleep and Focus at Will. Jason runs the Zen Business Mastery entrepreneurial mastermind, and released the first breath-work course in Virtual Reality in 2022. His most recent endeavor includes purchasing the town of Cleator, Arizona with a small group of visionary investors. As the newly appointed Sheriff of Cleator he is combining western culture with eastern wisdom to create a community committed to the uplifting of the human spirit. Mark and Jason discuss many fascinating topics, including:How does someone start in creating music to increase awareness of others?How music led to meditationHow can I achieve goals and not suffer and find the joy in doing?The best entry point into meditationHow to prioritize self care and wellnessDaily routinesThe Five ElementsHow to define–and feel–successfulHis plans for the town of CleatorReconciling sufferingThe duo also emphasizes the importance of building the skill of learning to be happy–and finding joy in struggle. TIP OF THE WEEKJasonTwo things:Go to Zen Piano and download a five-minute breathing exercise.I release a new album every month. Find the most recent, by searching Jason Campbell Zen Piano) on your Spotify or iTunes. Put on headphones and listen to a song. Don’t listen to the notes, but to the space underneath the notes and see if you have a moment of not thinking.MarkGo to Zen Piano and send Jason a note to take an hour course with Jason. It is well worth your time and investment. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into an awe-inspiring Art of Passive Income podcast episode to learn from modern-day philosopher, Derek Sivers."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 HarrisTeria HarrisErik PetersonScott ToddTate Litchfield The team dives deep and explores:What feels moral to you?When assets become liabilitiesProviding expertiseFair pricingValue propositionCapitalismAlso, find out if the team finally landed on a nickname for Landon?! TIP OF THE WEEKLandon: My Tip of the Week is Apploye. It’s a time tracker that can track time for your VAs. It also has a lot of other offered features, like payroll, invoicing, and task management. WANT TO LISTEN MORE? Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episodes where the Land Geeks talk about maintaining ethics and integrity in the business.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?

For the last 30 years, Steve has helped teach and coach tens of thousands of people on how to use real estate to build wealth and passive income while focusing on maintaining a balanced life. At 27, Steve quit corporate America and started investing in real estate. He was eventually invested in over 4000 apartment units and created over $80k per month in passive income.Now, he consults to help others become financially free through his coaching business, Total Wealth Academy.Episode notes:Steve shares his story and career progression including:How he found real estate and why he chose apartments to startHis typical consulting studentWhat makes a successful investing student?His system to eliminate financial pain and take actionThe worst advice he’s heardWho shouldn’t invest in passive income streams? TIP OF THE WEEKStephen: My tip is to read my favorite book, Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. It will change your life and make you a better person and will encourage you to move to the next level.Mark: Learn how to grow your passive income and become totally free. Visit Total Wealth Academy. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about passive income and financial freedom."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?"

Learn his story, including:How he got into land investingHow he found Land Geek and progressed through the programsHis biggest takeaways from the coaching programHis sales and numbers in 2022, using the Land Geek modelHis biggest piece of adviceHis favorite and least favorite parts of the businessHis book, “One Kid, One Dollar”Mark and Bryan also discuss religion and the money mindset and having a bigger purpose and more! TIP OF THE WEEKBryan:  I have really enjoyed reading things by Brian Tracy. You may have heard of the book called, “Eat That Frog,” which is his most famous book. But, I’d recommend his book, No Excuses. In order to achieve greatness, he says you have to become a different person. It’s easy to read, very motivating, and one of those books that I read once a year to re-motivate my self discipline.Mark: Learn more about Bryan at zeteoland.com and read his book. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another success story to meet a man who left law for 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?" 

Erik shares his story and career progression including:How he discovered he was interested in productivityADHD, do we all have it?His definition of productivity and what constitutes a productive dayHis favorite tools to help people get more doneHow to deal with internal distractionsThe worst productivity adviceMark and Erik also cover Oliver Burkman’s book, “Four Thousand Weeks” TIP OF THE WEEKErikI use it daily, brain.fm. It’s science-based music, designed to get your brain in the wavelength that you want to get it into–quickly–to focus, study, destress, sleep. I love it. I’ve been using it for years now. This is a secret hack to get me to the zone and keep me there. There isn’t anything else that works quite like it for me. Focused@Will is another good one.MarkLearn more about Erik and productivity, go to Beyond The To Do List. Erik has interviewed so many productivity experts, including Greg McKeown and the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to our Best of Productivity AOPI podcast episode."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?" 

Jason Falls is on a mission to help brands grow through community commerce marketing. He leads marketing at Cipio.ai, the leading community commerce marketing platform that empowers brands to ignite influence from their own community. He arrived at Cipio.ai after establishing himself as an international thought leader in the influencer marketing space. He wrote the best-selling book Winfluence and hosts the supporting podcast.Jason explains:How he got involved with MarketingHow he defines about Marketing and how it has evolved with social mediaHow Cipio helps brands surfaces its influential voices, with examplesThe difference between influential people and influencersIncentivizing community members and customersHow small businesses can benefit from community commerce marketingTune in for all this, plus learn the biggest marketing mistakes brands make–and how Cipio can help you! TIP OF THE WEEKJasonI want to share something completely out of left field for you all. I’ve practiced meditation for seven years. Go to HeadSpace or Calm and give it a try. If you get in the habit and do it regularly it can change your life by helping you control your stress.MarkMy Tip of the Week is to learn more about Jason Falls at Jasonfalls.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, you may enjoy this episode of the Art of Passive Income podcast on content marketing."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?"