The Art of Passive Income
Mark Podolsky
Mark Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) and the coaching team are successful land investors, land investing coaches and committed to helping you break out of solo-economic dependency. Discover why Land Investing is The Best Passive Income Model (no physical inventory, a one-time sale, recurring revenue, a built-in incentive for the buyer to continue paying, and low competition). Learn about strategies, skills and helpful tips that will help you grow your Passive Income through Land Investing and other passive models.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 21min
Do Politics Matter and How Does It Affect the Land Business?
Listen in as the geeks discuss:How the election can affect the land business.How to do well in the land business. How boring the land business is. Mark also discussed the importance of doing the fundamentals. TIP OF THE WEEKKirk: Explore the wisdom in Seth Godin’s book, The Practice. It emphasizes the value of consistent effort and mastery, even in repetitive tasks. Dive into this resource to learn how embracing the process of work enriches your skillset and provides deeper fulfillment. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about land investing tips that can help grow your land 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?"
Dec 17, 2024 • 23min
How To Be A Better Marketer For Your Business Through Social Media
Listen in as Jeff discussed:How to attract more business.The foundational platform to create content? How to get attention. Biggest mistake in social media.Jeff also discussed the importance of not focusing on the analytics but being consistent. TIP OF THE WEEKJeff: Be an intentional consumer on social media. Follow 4–5 top creators in your niche who inspire you, study their strategies, and incorporate the elements you love most into your own approach. Eliminate distractions from your feed, such as unrelated topics, to stay focused on learning and improving your craft.Mark: Leverage Jeff's expertise by studying his social media profiles. Visit his YouTube channel and Instagram to learn his techniques for hooks and content creation. Use tools like ChatGPT to develop a consistent content strategy that attracts ideal clients rather than chasing them. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to learn more about growing your business brand. "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?"
Dec 10, 2024 • 25min
How to Grow Your Land Investing Business by Building a Team
Listen in as the geeks discuss:How they hired their first salespeople.When is the right time to outsource and delegate the tasks? Strategies for hiring a sales team. Adding more people can be painful.Mark also discussed the importance of having systems in place for a smoother onboarding transition. TIP OF THE WEEKKirk: Explore the potential of AI tools. Dive into features like ChatGPT's interactive voice option to enhance productivity and creativity. Use AI-powered tools such as Otter for conversation summaries and brainstorming sessions, and experiment with ChatGPT's natural language conversations to refine ideas or even simulate coaching sessions. This approach can save time and streamline your business processes. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about land investing tips that can help your land 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?"
Dec 3, 2024 • 40min
How to Grow an E-Commerce Business with Fulfillment By Amazon Brands
Listen in as Neil discussed:The state of the market with e-commerce.What Fulfillment by Amazon means.Constraints in the e-commerce business.What is almost automated income?Partnering with their done for you program.Product ratings and recommendations.Neil also discussed how to market to buyers who buy from Amazon. TIP OF THE WEEKNeil: Explore e-commerce strategies with our free resource available at https://voltagedm.com/free-book and use code "LANDGEEK" so the first 10 folks grab a copy for free. This book introduces principles for leveraging IBC policies to finance e-commerce ventures, helping readers expand into virtual real estate and diversify revenue streams.Mark: Learn more and go to VoltageDM.com WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to learn more about automating your 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?"
Nov 26, 2024 • 46min
Learn How to Run Four Businesses Without Yourself
Listen in as Jim discussed:Working for a billionaire. When he started being a real estate investor. Where he gets his passive income.What to look for in a business partner. How he navigated through the recession. His higher calling. Jim also discussed how we can align our faith, values, and investments. TIP OF THE WEEKJim: Focus on peak performance with “Relentless Solution Focus.” Dr. Jason Salk’s book, Relentless Solution Focus, offers a powerful framework to understand the patterns behind peak performance and to identify solutions when feeling stuck. It’s a valuable resource for boosting self-awareness and resilience, essential for any entrepreneur navigating highs and lows.Mark: Build a passive income with Passive Wealth Show. Explore Passive Wealth Show for insights on investment strategies that generate a steady income stream—a great resource for diversifying financial growth while pursuing entrepreneurial goals. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about creating passive income from 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?"
Nov 19, 2024 • 44min
How To Get $10,000 Passive Income Doing Part Time Land Investing
Kim Sumner, a successful land investor, shares her inspiring journey to achieving nearly $10,000 monthly in passive income. Discover how she balanced her full-time job and family life while venturing into land investing. Kim discusses her biggest fears, favorite deals, and the pivotal role of mentorship and community support. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, and her innovative meal planning tip is sure to save time for budding entrepreneurs. Join her as she encourages listeners to embrace passive income for a better lifestyle.
Nov 12, 2024 • 45min
Reasons Why People Chose Land Investing As The Right Business For Them
Listen in as the geeks discussed:Why land investing?Land business vs. Long term rentals.Land flipping vs. House flipping.Less risk in land investing.The emphasis on processes.Land investing vs. the corporate world.Mark also discussed the benefit of having the Land Geek community. TIP OF THE WEEKStephanie: Read The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. Dive into how vulnerability and letting go of unrealistic expectations can positively impact your business and personal relationships. Brene’s work encourages you to embrace your true self, making authentic connections with others. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about land investing tips that can help your land 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?"
Nov 5, 2024 • 38min
Why Flipping Land Is Better Than Flipping Houses
Listen in as Dana discussed:How she came into land investing.Her favorite deal.Her biggest challenge in the land business. Her Flight School experience. Why she joined the coaching program. What she would have done differently. How she keeps her sanity. Dana also discussed how her life has changed since she got into land investing. TIP OF THE WEEKDana: Read Dirt Rich by Mark Podolsky, and apply its strategies to change your life. Leverage the practical insights from the book to start your journey toward passive income with land investing.Mark: Check out Dana's work at buylotsofgoodness.com. Explore how she's making land investing simple and effective, and see how you can apply her methods to grow your own portfolio. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about land investing tips that can help your land 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?"
Oct 29, 2024 • 40min
How Much Work Does It Take To Be Successful in the Land Business
Listen in as they discuss:Putting in the reps.Desiring a better life.Showing up and doing the work.Learning how to be good at land investing. They also discussed the importance of focusing on a single goal and being resilient. TIP OF THE WEEKJeff: Refine your pricing strategy by offering tiered options. Implement a "good-better-best" pricing model on your website to provide potential customers with choices, increasing the likelihood of a sale. This approach helps guide customers toward decisions without needing extensive sales conversations. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about land investing tips that can help your land 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?"
Oct 22, 2024 • 28min
How to Avoid a Land Investing Experience that Costs Fifty Thousand Dollars
Listen in as Mark and Tate discussed:Their first land deal experience. $50,000 lesson.Analysis paralysis.Why are people fearful? Mark and Tate also shared why mentorship is important for us to reach our goals. TIP OF THE WEEKTate: Download TalkTastic (available for Mac users) to streamline your writing process. This free app allows you to dictate text, transcribe it, and then use AI to clean up your draft. It's perfect for entrepreneurs who prefer talking over typing—boost productivity in writing emails, documents, or book drafts by using this tool across applications like Google Docs or Slack. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about land investing tips that can help your land 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?"