The Matt King Show

What would you do if you were in pain every day? Today’s guest, entrepreneur, and investor AJ Osborne was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that got him temporarily paralyzed and living with pain every day, up to this day. This, however, didn’t stop him from reaching his full potential. He currently owns and manages his self-storage portfolio of over $200 million in assets. AJ Osborne is also the author of The Investors Guide to Growing Wealth in Self-Storage and host of the podcast Self Storage Income. In today’s discussion, AJ shares his inspiring journey, living with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and how he’s making an impact in the world of self-storage. At first, self-storage was purely a cash flow business for AJ until they developed a system focused on yield, thereby creating a self-storage ecosystem that increased their equity and doubled their revenue. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:28] AJ’s family background [03:00] Why they started investing in self-storage [06:24] The self-storage business disguised as real estate [07:31] Identifying yield-drivers [08:31] Creating the self-storage ecosystem [10:56] Buying underperforming self-storage facilities in incredible markets [12:42] Improving equity instead of changing your debt structure [14:20] AJ’s story of going into a coma and becoming paralyzed for months [22:02] What caused his Guillain-Barre Syndrome [26:12] Having compassion for people who are suffering [30:04] Having reasonable conversations around getting vaccines [35:11] AJ’s current condition dealing with pain every day [44:46] How your mind doesn’t distinguish [48:49] Breaking the archetype of the self-made millionaire [50:04] Giving back to the community [55:34] Controlling your investments by understanding your risks [56:56] The margin of stupidity [63:12] The best time to bring people in when scaling [68:30] Finding a solid support system Connecting with the Guest Website: https://www.cedarcreekwealth.com/ Book: The Investors Guide to Growing Wealth in Self Storage Podcast: Self Storage Income Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.

Finding your passion and purpose in life may take a lot of trial and error. You may have to switch careers or explore opportunities outside of your industry. It requires passion, persistence, resilience, and looking at every negativity as an opportunity to grow. But one thing is for sure – there are no accidents. Instead, all the things you’ve actually done have led you down that path to become exactly what you were intended to be. In today’s episode, Ken Lock, the official Chaplain & Barber of Milwaukee Bucks, shares his journey of discovering his purpose and how he walked into the person he was meant to be. As the visionary of Evolve Church, Ken is passionate about helping millennials find God in our present language. In three years’ time, the church has grown organically and exploded to 1,500 people. Not only the first-ever “chaplain and barber” of an NBA team, but Ken is also the youngest chaplain in NBA history at 29 years old. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:18] How Ken became the barber of the Milwaukee Bucks [03:33] The start of Evolve Church [08:02] His mentorship role as the team chaplain [09:10] His beginnings as a barbershop owner [10:51] The unique relationship you have with a barber [13:44] Discovering his calling [16:10] Ken’s relationship with God: traditional and current [19:35] How we lose God in our language [23:15] Walking into who you are [28:29] A decision to either sink or swim [32:09] How his purpose became more evident [38:05] An interview with Steve Harvey [41:00] The essence of building trust and genuine connection [43:03] Looking at negativity as an opportunity to grow [50:54] Investing in your passion [53:02] Relationship lessons the pandemic has taught us Notable quotes from the Episode: “Sometimes we lose God in our language of trying to explain him… we miss the entire message that God is love.” “I believe that everything that I'm doing right now was a part of the plan of me just simply becoming comfortable with what I am.” “If we all looked at our lives where every negative situation is an opportunity to grow… our growth would be unprecedented.” "Find the people who speak life into you and create a safe zone for you." Connecting with the Guest Website: https://linktr.ee/kennethlockii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennethLockII Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennethlockii Email: connect@kennethlockii.com Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge

Just because you’re short on capital doesn’t mean you can’t grow your portfolio. Pharmacist and real estate investor, Nathan Smith, remembers walking into a deal with no money and walking out with 36 doors, 11 properties, and $85,000. This was made possible through creative investing, an investment strategy where you invest in land or property with little to no personal money. In today’s conversation, Nathan shares his takeaways from the experience in creative investing, asset management, and building partnerships. Still working part-time at Walgreens, Nathan now owns 180 units of property within his company, Triumph Investments, and continues to explore and expand his horizon in the real estate space. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:16] Nathan’s background [04:00] The start of his real estate journey [07:17] His first house hack [08:43] Nathan’s real estate investment portfolio [11:12] The art of creative financing [12:28] Finding the deals [15:55] Is there sustainability in a low-value market? [18:59] Nathan’s introduction to asset management [19:49] His takeaways from asset management [21:22] His real estate partnership with his parents [23:11] How he’s leveraging his membership in Gobundance [28:19] What his horizontal income looks like [28:55] Why he keeps his part-time work at Walgreens [32:22] Nathan’s current health index [36:44] Giving back to the community [39:33] His last personal breakthrough Notable quotes from the Episode: "I could put these little eighty $100,000-houses... under contract with only having a portion of the down payment." "The first big deal proved to me everything was possible… walking in with no money and walking out with 36 doors, 11 properties, & 85 grand." “No one cares as much about your stuff as you do." Connecting with the Guest Email: nathan@clearwatercapitalgroup.net Instagram: @dr_nate_realestate Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.

Can you honestly say you’re already doing what you love? Or are you still in search of that one thing you’re born to do? These are seemingly simple questions that so many people are still seeking answers to. Take note, however, that the things you’re competent at don’t necessarily equate to your life purpose. In this episode, bestselling author and coach, Gay Hendricks, shares great insights into taking that big leap and “living in your genius” so you can finally leave behind the ordinary version of yourself and make a huge difference in other people’s lives. Gay has served for more than 40 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. A New York Times bestselling author, his books include Conscious Loving, The Big Leap, and more recently, The Genius Zone: The Break Through Process To End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:31] What is The Big Leap? [02:01] How to identify your genius zone [02:56] The three zones where you can get stuck in [03:54] What happens when you don’t tap into your genius zone [05:45] A commitment to bringing forth your genius every day [10:53] Finding the thing you’re born to do [11:33] The Genius Zone vs. The Big Leap [14:51] The physical signs of being in the genius zone [19:42] Wonder: your superpower as an entrepreneur [25:23] Using F.A.C.T. to deal with difficult moments and where change is required [27:01] How 10 seconds created 10 million [36:35] What blocks us from receiving [39:52] How to import your genius over areas you can make money in Notable quotes from the Episode: “The big leap of life is when you leave behind the ordinary version of yourself, and make a commitment to go into your genius zone.” “Live your genius in your real world. Bring forth what you most love to do, and bring it out now.” Connecting with the Guest Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gay+hendricks&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_13 Website: https://hendricks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hearts_harmony Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipadvice Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.

Scared of investing in a property you’ve never seen before? In today’s episode, active duty Navy officer and real estate investor Doug Spence shares some best practices in real estate investing to make sure you’re investing where the money makes sense –  whether you’ve seen the property or not. Doug walks us through this interesting concept of creating your own deal funnel for sourcing off-market leads as well as creating opportunities, not just for you but for others, through the art of connecting people. In this conversation, Doug shares his experience in turnkey investing and why he decided to jump over to the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method, along with some valuable insights that he took with him along the way! Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:23] Doug’s career and real estate background [05:15] The idea of designing your lifestyle [07:00] Doug’s rental income that doubled his mortgage payment [08:28] Turnkey investing vs. the BRRRR method [15:23] Creating a deal funnel to source off-market leads [18:37] Key terms defined: BRRRR and turnkey [19:40] Finding opportunities for general partnership [20:25] The power of connecting people [26:16] Doug’s horizontal income and other alternative investments [31:30] Doug’s diet, exercise routine and happiness index [36:31] Giving back to the community Notable quotes from the Episode: “Evaluating the people, not necessarily the deal, is huge for turnkey.” “If you're going to be a connector, you have to connect without any expectation of receiving something.” "I have the systems and processes in place to where it's less hands-on for me so that I can focus more on the next phase of syndications." Resources Mentioned: Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David M. Greene https://www.amazon.com/Long-Distance-Real-Estate-Investing-State/dp/0997584750 BiggerPockets Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast Connecting with the Guest Website: https://honorandequity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honorandequity/?hl=en Email: admin@honorandequity.com Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.

Our thoughts lead to our feelings and our actions. But an even more important driver of our actions is the programming that we all have received since we were kids. We’ve been taught to always be careful, that men don’t cry, or that you should “man up” whenever a struggle arises. But how much room do we have left to feel what we truly feel? Today’s guest, Preston Smiles, a coach, a trainer, a speaker, an author, and an influencer, learned to have a bulletproof mindset early in life, having gone through his own share of trauma and shame. But what came out of that is how he leveraged his experiences to teach and coach other people so they can also lean into their own shame, guilt, and trauma – and turn that into an opportunity for them to tap into their own power to amplify their lives. In this episode, Preston shares how we can break free from all this programming, how we can all lean into our own vulnerabilities and tap into our own power. And finally, he shares these seven abundance activators that you should definitely start using now so you, too, can amplify your life! Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:55] Preston’s background [04:43] One of the biggest catalyst moments of his life [06:15] When Preston moved from CA to PA and discovered there was a system [10:03] Discovering he had a heart problem [12:16] The decision to fill his cup and let it overflow [13:29] Elevation requires separation [15:18] How Preston curated his skills [19:18] Operating from a place of consciousness [24:52] The game-changing moment for Preston [33:32] Using your power to amplify your life [35:55] The seven abundance activators [39:26] Getting out of mundane gratitude [41:21] The power of forgiving [45:00] What masculinity is Connecting with the Guest Mpowered Brotherhood: https://www.mpoweredbrotherhood.com/man Website: https://prestonsmiles.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrestonSmilesSpeaks/ Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/ Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.

How do you overcome adversity when your life is on the brink of death? As if coming out of a coma from a car accident wasn’t enough, The Miracle Morning author, Hal Elrod, got diagnosed with cancer and was given a 20%-30% chance of surviving. Hal decided to take control and responsibility for his health and his life, overcoming adversity and creating miracles by doubling down on his Miracle Morning practice and applying the powerful “Miracle Equation” of unwavering faith and extraordinary effort. Hal is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity one morning at a time. He is the author of 12 books, most notably, The Miracle Morning, which has been translated into 37 languages and sold over two and a half million copies. Now, his latest project is the brand new The Miracle Morning Movie, a documentary that shows how millions of people are transforming their lives by simply changing how they start their day. In this episode, Hal shares beautiful insights after surviving multiple near-death experiences and impacting millions of people through his books and speeches. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [02:30] The only thing we can control is ourselves [05:15] How to double-down on the Miracle Morning practice [10:13] Being at peace with your painful emotions [13:45] Overcoming adversity with a purpose mindset [17:57] The 5-minute rule in dealing with anger or disappointment [26:35] Taking responsibility for your health and healing [32:21] Developing discipline in eating healthy: put the value of the consequences above the taste [35:03] The Miracle Equation that will move your goals from impossible to inevitable [44:31] Trusting your intuition and receiving wisdom through silence [46:50] The power of paying attention to micro feedback Connecting with the Guest Website, Books, Movie: www.miraclemorning.com Holistic Practices: www.chrisbeatcancer.com Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.

If you’re wondering how someone walks out of the Mafia alive, speaker, author, and ex-Mafia boss, Michael Franzese is living proof of that! Ranked #18 on Fortune magazine's "The 50 Biggest Mafia Bosses," Michael is a made member who later turned his life around to follow the path of Christianity – and by faith and grace, he made it out alive. Michael decided to go down the Mafia path to help out his father, who was also the underboss and got imprisoned at 50 for 50 years. Like father, like son, Michael eventually took a 10-year prison sentence, thinking it was the best deal to try to preserve his life, for which he served 43 months. In today’s episode, Michael talks about his journey from being a Mafia captain to finally joining God’s army – and how he actually managed to come out alive, and even create a strong brand for himself as a speaker and author. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [02:06] Michael’s family background living in the Mafia world [06:13] What led him to join the Mafia [13:29] Michael’s entrepreneurial endeavors (both legitimate and illegitimate) [14:14] The most lucrative deal he fell into [17:31] Violence as a last resort [22:00] Being an entrepreneur today vs. being a mafia entrepreneur in the past [23:06] The impact of the RICO statute that turned his life around [25:30] What his relationship with his dad looked like [34:39] Is the Mafia still prevalent today? [36:43] Michael’s relationship with John Gotti [38:33] How he pivoted his life to following the path of Jesus [43:25] Your keys to success: accountability and association [45:01] How he managed to walk out of the Mafia alive [48:12] Developing trust with people [51:28] Creating his branding [54:36] The benefits of developing negotiation skills [56:04] The greatest Mafia movie ever and his favorite Mafia-playing actors Connecting with the Guest Mafia States of America Website: https://michaelfranzese.com/ Book:  Blood Covenant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xuh0pSLRLhzWGUnpOlvXw Instagram: @MichaelFranzese_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelFranzeseFanPage Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge

David Pere began his career in the military, but after being promoted and finding himself in a windowless office, he lost the joy he used to feel in his job. The feeling of adventure was gone for Pere. That’s when he realized he needed to make a career jump and work toward financial freedom. To do that, David created his brand in the military real estate entrepreneurship community - despite having imposter syndrome. In this episode, David Pere discusses why it's vital to have intentionality when reading or setting a schedule. We know inspiration might look like it's in short supply, but the truth is that it's there, and in books - according to David. He hosts the Military to Millionaire podcast and, as the name implies, can show you how to breach that seven-figure mark. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [01:31] David Pere’s background [07:04] Finding fulfillment and adventure [12:33] The road to financial freedom [17:39] Shifting intentionality around reading [20:18] Dealing with impostor syndrome [24:04] Unblocking yourself [28:13] David’s business today [30:03] Navigating marketing and making connections [35:47] How David manages physical and mental health [39:05] Reconnecting with family [41:26] Giving back and making an impact [43:18] Not giving himself enough credit Notable quotes from the Episode: “Why stick it out with something you no longer enjoy?” “We need to have an adventure in our life and just be wild — be free.” “People, it seems like people hold themselves back. I am terrible at it.” Connecting with the Guest Website: www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com Instagram: @frommilitarytomillionaire Buy THE NO B.S. GUIDE TO MILITARY LIFE Here! John Eldredge - Wild at Heart  Michael Hyatt - Free to Focus Kris Kelso - Overcoming the Impostor  Doug Nordmann - The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement  Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting a podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.

Everyone experiences pain and suffering, and Akshay Nanavati has definitely had his fair share. He has a history of drug addiction and suffered from PTSD after fighting in Iraq as a Marine. After the war, depression and alcoholism pushed him to the brink of suicide. But in the end, Akshay didn’t let those challenging times win and came out stronger for it. He overcame his fear and suffering, moving on to achieve great things. He consistently pushes the limits of his own worries, runs ultramarathons, and enters, instead of avoiding, hostile environments. He built a school in post-war Liberia, did humanitarian work, and established a global business, and now, Akshay is here to share how he found his worthy struggle — and how you can discover and live out yours too. Listen to the full episode as Akshay talks more about the difficulties he has overcome, what he’s learned through and about suffering, and how you can turn your own fears into strength. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: [02:00] Why Akshay goes through extremes [07:45] Finding your edge [12:09] Exploring fear [17:21] How to leverage your emotions [19:51] Navigating his guilt [22:34] Playing on the edges of each duality [25:44] How to moderate how you use your emotions [31:52] Seven days in darkness [39:50] Knowing when to give up [45:45] Akshay’s life through Fearvana [50:39] When he became confident in himself [57:03] Managing relationships [1:03:57] His connection with Dalai Lama Connecting with the Guest Website: www.fearvana.com Instagram: @fearvana Buy Fearvana here Connect with our growing community: Gobundance:  https://www.gobundance.com/ Apply: https://www.gobundance.com/membership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegbl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBundance Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tribeofmillionaires Not a millionaire yet but want to be a part of our ecosystem? Check out EMERGE by GoBundance. Enroll Today! https://www.gobundance.com/emerge Interested in starting your own podcast or handing off your production to a qualified team? Email erik@onairbrands.com to learn how we're making the world better, one mic at a time.