The Art of Passive Income

Joining Mark for this session are:ErikPetersonTateLitchfieldScottTodd The team takes turns sharing the qualities, skills and experience needed to overcome the inevitable challenges associated with business ownership. Do you have what it takes? Find out now. TIP OF THE WEEKScott: Go look up the book The Keys to Success by  BC Forbes. I read it in 2000. It’s an old book, but a good old book. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting episodes with special guest Shannon Polson as we discuss how to cultivate grit in your organization and personal life."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 for this session are:Erik PetersonTate LitchfieldScott Todd…and our special guest, Matt Frentheway! Listen in as the Land Geeks go around the table and ask Matt questions about:How and why he got into franchisingWhat the franchise selection process looks likeThe basic franchise business operating modelsThe advantages of choosing to open a franchise verses opening an independent businessThe biggest mistakes people make when considering franchisingThe best passive franchise opportunitiesPlus, Matt provides insight on what it takes to achieve success in a franchised business. TIP OF THE WEEKMatt:  Read The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. It includes scientific data about why people are happy in life. Most people say they will find happiness when they achieve something. Then, they achieve it and are happy for a short period of time, before they feel the need to achieve something else to be happy. If you’re happy with where you are in life now, you’ll always be happy. I read it seven years ago and it changed my life.  Mark: If you’re serious about starting a franchise, don’t go it alone. Learn from someone who’s done it and knows the ins and outs. Go to learn2franchise.com. And get the ebook, learn2franchise.com, that will teach you the five best industries to invest in. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting episodes with special guest Frank Bria as we discuss the quickest way to become a business expert."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 this week are: Mike ZainoScott BossmanErik PetersonTeria HarrisTate LitchfieldScott Todd  The gang takes turns sharing first-hand experiences of land ethic violations–both in buying and selling. They also cover best practices and transparency in land deals. From plagiarism to the “Golden Rule,” you’ll want to listen and learn from Team Land Geek. TIP OF THE WEEKMark: Human Kind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman is an interesting book–that relates to ethics. It plays off the idea that humans are good people in that we evolved in not “survival of the fittest” but “survival of the friendliest.” WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out one of our exciting roundtable episodes where the Land Geeks discuss if the doc fee is refundable when the buyer ghosts the process.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 this week are: Mike ZainoErik PetersonTate LitchfieldScott Todd  You’ll want to hear where Team Land Geek is tempted to buy land internationally, if it makes sense to do those deals and what it means to stay in their own lane. TIP OF THE WEEKScott: Do yourself a favor and stay laser focused on what you’re doing and tune out “shiny object syndrome.” It may seem very simple, but trust the process and if you’re going to make any changes, only make small tweaks. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out one of our exciting roundtable episodes where the Land Geeks discuss if they’ve ever sold to an international buyer.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? 

Todd Mardis is the founder and president of Capital Preservation Services, CPS. He draws upon 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. With his extensive experience, Capital Preservation Services has since grown into a tax consulting firm with multiple locations in Mississippi, Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Alabama with over 10 advisors. Dustin Jeffords who is a tax attorney serves as an outside legal counsel for Capital Preservation Services. He focuses on audit defense and building relationships with his clients. His skillsets have facilitated significantly to the continuous growth and success of Capital Preservation Services.Todd provides clients with comprehensive income/estate tax planning and asset protection, as well as targeted capital preservation services and marketing plans. He is the co-author of ‘Capital Crusaders’, a book that gives you the keys to your financial future. It teaches you to think outside the box and how to take risks. To show his appreciation for his clients, Todd hosts an annual event known as “Tax Savings in the Sand” that includes a wine and cheese reception at his family’s beach cottage.  Listen in as they discuss:What inspired Todd to start his tax business How did Dustin begin his career at Capital Preservation Services and what is his roleWhat is Capital Preservation Services’ tax plan for their clientsAnd, more!Todd also shares with us the worst advice he has ever seen or heard given in his area of expertise of tax strategy and marketing. TIP OF THE WEEKMark: My tip of the week as good as Scott’s is not really going to save you any money on your taxes, which again is your biggest expense as a business owner. To learn more, go to cpsllcms.com. Working with these guys is just one of the greatest experiences in my life.Scott: Check out this book, Advertising Headlines That Make You Rich: Create Winning Ads, Web Pages, Sales Letters, and More by David Garfinkel. Read it and learn!Todd: My tip would be a book by Walt Dallas that I co-authored called Capital Crusaders, it has great insights. We take all of the techniques that we do, and we have it leveled how they work. It’s 12 Chapters, easy to read and it’s conversational.Dustin: My tip of the week is to look inside the CARES Act and there are some deductions that were not available previously, especially for mails. So you can look at the CARES Act and see if you took any business mails that will now be 100% deductible with the passing of the CARES Act. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?   Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out one of our exciting roundtable episodes where we discuss the best way to keep a balance in all areas of your life. 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?  

Justin helps individuals create generational wealth by bridging the gap between capital and reliable, consistent and profitable multifamily properties.As Principal of Perpetual Wealth Capital, Justin connects investors to the best and most reliable sources of passive income within the multifamily space. Episode NotesJoining Mark for this session are: Mike ZainoErik Peterson Tate LitchfieldScott Todd…and our special guest, Justin Moy! Listen in as the Land Geeks go around the table and ask Justin questions about: How he got started in multifamily real estateWhat got him excited about multifamily investingWhat he’d say to someone just starting out with little cash for their first few dealsHow to find deals in today’s marketJustin also shares some little known facts about multifamily investing. TIP OF THE WEEKJustin: My tip of the week is something so simple, but it has changed the trajectory of my life–both personally and professionally. Always look for reasons to be grateful. If you’re able to start with gratitude and look for reasons to be grateful, you’re always going to find what you’re looking for. Also, the book “Limitless” by Jim Kwik changed my life. It’s so good at breaking down barriers, opening up possibilities that it opened my eyes to thinking multifamily investment was even a possibility for me.Mark: Learn more about multi-family investing and Justin Moy at https://perpetualwealthcapital.com/. If you do want to learn multifamily, you can download Justin's free eBook at thedefinitiveguidebook.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting episodes with special guest Agostino Pintus as we discuss what you need to create success in multifamily 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?"

Rachel Richards is a real estate investor, best-selling author, professional speaker, and business owner. She began investing in real estate in 2017 and currently owns 35 rental units. At age 27, Rachel is already retired and living off a five-figure monthly passive income stream. Richards published her first book, “Money Honey: A Simple 7-Step Guide for Getting Your Financial $hit Together,” in 2017. It has been sold and downloaded over 10,000 times and has over 400 five-star reviews on Amazon. Her book “Money Honey” is a sassy and humorous take on personal finance that has resonated with female millennials.In her newest book, "Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement," Rachel dives deep into the topic of passive income and financial independence. She explains why building self-sustaining income streams is so brilliant and doable for anyone and everyone. She outlines 28 different passive income models and how to start creating them.Listen in as they discuss:How Rachel got started in finance at a young ageThe model she currently usesTips and advice to achieve a lifestyle that suits youThe nest egg theoryPractical steps to financial independence Three things people lack when venturing into something newGo from a scarcity mindset to an abundant mindset knowing that you can have the best of both worlds if you increase your income ~ Rachel RichardsRachel also shares some of the worst advice she has heard given to millennials in her area of expertise.TIP OF THE WEEKMark: My tip of the week is to learn more and check out Rachel Richard's books, programs, and blogs at moneyhoneyrachel.com.Scott: Check out playhouse.so, it's a TikTok for Real Estate!Rachel: My tip is one of my all-time favorite books called The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ Demarco, it really helps shift my mindset and to be able to see the world not from the consumer perspective but from a producer perspective, snd how entrepreneurship can help you build massive wealth. So it's an eye-opening book and it also has some income ideas, I highly recommend that one.WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting episodes with special guest Kirk Chisholm as we discuss how to be innovative in the world of wealth management.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 this week are:Mike ZainoScott BossmanTeria HarrisErik PetersonTate LitchfieldScott Todd From ice plunges to create calm, to morning braindumps to combat overwhelm; the team shares proactive strategies that help them quiet their minds. Listen now to find out if they can help you too! TIP OF THE WEEKMark:Download and listen to the app, Focus@Will. It’s music for your brain, with science behind it. I think we all have a bit of ADD. I listen to it when I write Revue Digest and notice that I’m more focused when I use it.WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out one of our exciting roundtable episodes where the LandGeeks share their tips on how  to increase their daily productivity. 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?

Dwan Bent-Twyford is affectionately known as the “Queen of Short Sales" and is America’s #1 expert on short sales and foreclosures. She owns various rentals, commercial buildings, became an international trainer and best-selling author several times. Her best-sellers include “Short Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing”, “How to Sell a House When It’s Worth Less Than the Mortgage”, and “SuccessOnomics”. Dwan’s goal has always been to make a difference in the lives of others. She often emphasizes that you never put profits before people. She has over 30 years of real estate investing and 2000 deals under her belt. Dwan has decades of wisdom to share with you. Listen in as they discuss: How Dwan got started in real estate What short sales are What are the cons of short sales? How banks go about conducting short sales How to start a short sale by wholesaling Where money can potentially be generated from to do a short sale How to scale houses that are out of state How many deals an individual can do per year What is a subject 2 Big catches in the short sales niche And more!  TIP OF THE WEEK  Mark: Learn more about Dwan Benttwyford and check out her website at https://dwanderful.com/.Dwan: If you want to be a real estate investor, do not listen to the naysayers in your family. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?   Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting episodes with Real Estate Developer and Cash Flow Specialist, Shane Melanson as they discuss the benefits of commercial real estate.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 this week are:Mike ZainoScott BossmanTeria HarrisErik PetersonTate LitchfieldScott Todd Listen as each weighs in offering insight until they drill down to what the team decides is the most important attribute. TIP OF THE WEEKTeria:My Tip of the Week is a book. This book deals with how you think. It’s called, “It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life.” I believe it was written from the premise of athletes and how when you are doing something, especially competing athletically, you have to let what just happened … go. The last play is over. Get your mind right .Get back in the game and proceed forward with what you need to do.Overall, in our lives we need to stay in the moment, react to each moment as it happens and focus on influencing your next action. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out one of our exciting roundtable episodes where the Land Geeks share how they set goals with their teams.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?