

Capital Hacking
Josh McCallen & John Edwin
Co-hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin are on a mission to bring massive value to entrepreneurs and investors who want to elevate their game! Move from Motivation to MOMENTUM EFFICIENTLY and with MAXIMUM IMPACT! Capital Hacking shows how Human Capital and Cash Capital work together to create POWER! "With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility" – Ben Parker
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Dec 28, 2023 • 41min
E306: Is Buying a Franchise better than Buying an Existing Business? with Brian Beers
In this episode of "Capital Hacking," our guest Brian Beers, a successful franchise owner. Beers share his franchising insights, emphasizing the importance of community, leveraging others' skills, and the potential for extraordinary wealth. He discusses his own journey in the franchising world, from joining his father's business to growing it into a successful franchise. Beers also highlights the benefits of franchising, such as speed to scale, corporate support, and flexibility. The episode concludes with Beers offering free resources for those interested in franchising and the hosts expressing their gratitude for his insights.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Dec 21, 2023 • 39min
E305: Wealth Planner to Business Owner with Brad Mullen
The podcast features an interview with Brad Mullen, a successful entrepreneur from northeastern PA. Brad shares his journey from being a finance major to starting his own investment firm and eventually transitioning into real estate flipping. He discusses the challenges he faced during the market downturn and his decision to sell his investment business. Brad also highlights the importance of human capital and investing in other people's talent.📝 Ultimate Shownotes[00:02:04] Building a multidisciplinary business[00:04:43] Real estate sparks curiosity[00:10:15] Burning the ships[00:13:06] Transitioning into real estate[00:16:48] Getting into laundromats[00:20:42] Medical billing business[00:24:01] Revenue cycle management for doctors[00:28:16] Access to selling medical practices[00:30:40] Opening a new brokerage[00:36:08] Real estate tax benefits[00:38:15] Making a difference in your lifeTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Dec 14, 2023 • 45min
E304: What is Real Estate Wholesaling? How Do You Do It without much CASH? with John Galan & Helena Wu
In this podcast, the hosts introduce the guests, John Galan & Helena Wu, who are wholesalers in the real estate industry. John shares his background as a former CPA and how he transitioned into real estate after realizing that many of his high net worth clients were involved in the industry. He joined a wholesaling mentorship program and made his first phone call to an agent in January 2022. However, he continued to juggle his accounting business alongside his wholesaling business. With the guidance of his mentor, John worked on his mindset and intention, eventually closing his first deal on April 15th. He then made the decision to quit his job in June, and shortly after, he closed another deal. In the following month, he was able to close five deals.Shownotes[00:03:49] Take action and cultivate mindset.[00:05:47] Building a national franchise company.[00:11:16] Wholesaling is a quick way to grow money in real estate.[00:17:33] Finding deals through networking.[00:24:41] Consider multiple exit strategies.[00:28:40] Building relationships brings consistent deals.[00:36:45] Wholesaling is simple but challenging.[00:37:33] Persistence, consistency, and determination.[00:41:45] Passionate, integrity-driven business partners.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Dec 7, 2023 • 40min
E303: Can Hobbies be the Key to A Better Life? with Alex Felice
In this episode, the podcast interviews Alex Felice, the creative director of Better Life. Alex discusses his role in helping Brandon Turner start a new podcast and create video content. He also talks about the significance of storytelling in entrepreneurship and shares his passion for creative storytelling. The host commends Alex's work and expresses gratitude for his contribution to their business.Ultimate Shownote[00:04:53] Embrace creativity in entrepreneurship.[00:06:21] Hobbies can shape your life.[00:11:38] Mastermind groups guarantee entrepreneurial success.[00:16:58] AI sorts people for mastermind groups.[00:21:47] Importance of structured communication.[00:24:32] Uncover real issues for success.[00:30:43] Habits, behaviors, beliefs for better life.[00:34:27] Wedding syndication idea for profit.[00:39:04] Spread love and make a difference.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Nov 30, 2023 • 42min
E302: Avoid Mistakes When Investing in Syndications with Dr. Steve Suh
The podcast features an interview with Dr. Steve Suh, an ophthalmologist who is also an experienced real estate investor. He shares his journey into real estate investing and discusses his current focus on passive investing in syndications. Dr. Suh talks about his initial interest in investing sparked by reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and his experience with stock market investing. He shares how he transitioned to real estate investing and the lessons he learned along the way. He also highlighted involvement in Left Field Investors, a community of passive investors focused on syndication investing. The group offers virtual networking opportunities and a private forum for education and support.Timestamps[00:04:01] Real estate investing is life-changing.[00:09:30] Real estate syndication investing risks.[00:11:01] Lessons from Left Field Investors.[00:16:28] Branding is essential for success.[00:21:24] Community-based platform for passive investing.[00:29:01] Importance of networking in investing.[00:33:26] Operator is key in syndication.[00:37:28] Importance of people in investing.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Nov 23, 2023 • 21min
E301: Richard Wilson of Billionaires.com & Family Office Club shares how he attracted 6MM investor followers on Social Media
Join us in person at the learn and grow event December 2, 2023Josh and John interview Richard C. Wilson in this podcast episode, focusing on his expertise in family offices. Richard shares his background and the start of his investor club in 2007. He talks about hosting numerous live events and helping set up over 200 family offices for wealthy families. Richard emphasizes the lack of credible information on family offices and how he filled that gap by creating content and establishing himself as a thought leader in the industry. He also discusses his success in digital marketing, particularly on LinkedIn, where he has amassed 6 million followers. Richard addresses skeptics who doubt the effectiveness of digital marketing for the ultra-wealthy, highlighting that it has worked for him and his clients.Ultimate Shownote[00:04:41] Digital marketing works for billionaires.[00:06:17] Interviewing billionaires for valuable insights.[00:11:34] Slow motion train wreck economy.[00:14:26] Invest in diverse opportunities.[00:18:50] Curiosity and learning are key.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Nov 16, 2023 • 1h
E300: David Green of BiggerPockets Reveals A Blue Collar Method to Build Pillars of Wealth
In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh McCallan is joined by renowned podcaster David Green, who is the host of the Bigger Pockets podcast and author of the book "Pillars of Wealth." Despite a technical glitch with the intro, the episode delves into the importance of wealth-building and the pillars that contribute to financial success. David Green's expertise and insights make for an informative and entertaining discussion on the topic. Don't miss this valuable episode!Ultimate Shownotes[00:03:09] Pillars of Wealth.[00:06:17] Anti putting in the work.[00:08:44] The pivotal role of restaurant experience.[00:10:07] Dependency in relationships.[00:13:58] Pouring passion into the restaurant.[00:16:26] Hustle and standing out.[00:19:43] The dignity of work.[00:23:39] Work and loving your spouse.[00:26:53] Saving money and valuing resources.[00:28:19] Being targeted and taken advantage of.[00:31:09] Principles of being wealthy.[00:34:02] Developing frame control skills.[00:38:47] Becoming the taco shop everyone wants to come to.[00:40:33] Pursuit of excellence.[00:44:39] Personal development and humility.[00:46:16] Relationships and personal development.[00:49:20] Money as a store of energy.[00:54:29] Evolutionary psychology in dating.[00:55:35] The meaning of wealth.[00:58:26] Stability of bar stools.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Nov 9, 2023 • 31min
E299: Mutant Business Model by Ozzy Boids
In this episode of Capital Hacking, hosts Josh McCallum and John Edwin interview Ozzy Boids, a renowned Instagrammer known for his exotic snake breeding business. Ozzy, the "X man of mutant, beautiful ball Python snakes," shares his journey of transitioning from a high-paying corporate job to a successful snake breeding business. Discover how Ozzy's passion for snakes turned into a lucrative venture, earning him more money than his previous job. Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of designer snakes and the unexpected opportunities it presents.Ultimate Shownote[00:01:26] Exotic Snake Breeding.[00:04:01] Ball python snakes.[00:09:24] Discovering the world of breeding.[00:12:18] Getting into genetics early.[00:15:47] Riding the downward market.[00:20:43] Number of snakes in basement.[00:24:14] The orange dream mutation.[00:28:41] Ozzy Boids and his snakes.#realestateinvesting #hospitalityrealestateinvestments #hotelandresortinvesting #realestatepodcast #realestate #hospitalityTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Nov 2, 2023 • 41min
E298: How to get in the Real Estate Game in today's market with Chad Gallagher
In this episode of Capital Hacking, host Josh and John Edwin interview Chad Gallagher, who shares valuable insights on real estate investing. Chad emphasizes the importance of getting educated and attending networking events to meet potential partners and mentors. The discussion covers the current state of real estate investing, effective negotiation strategies, and how to navigate high interest rates in the mortgage market. This is Chad's third appearance on the show, showcasing his expertise and success in the industry. Don't miss this episode filled with valuable information for both new and experienced real estate investors.Ultimate Shownote[00:01:20] The state of real estate investing.[00:04:05] Investing in real estate.[00:09:09] Investing and like-minded people.[00:13:16] Making events welcoming for all.[00:15:30] Entrepreneurism and shifting mindset.[00:21:14] The biggest real estate deal.[00:23:49] Investing for the long-term.[00:26:57] Legacy asset investing.[00:30:11] Understanding and achieving goals.[00:34:28] Trusted vendors in real estate.[00:38:09] Trusted and vetted people.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Oct 26, 2023 • 44min
E297: Communism to Capitalism with Kamil Maras
Kamil opens up about his upbringing in Poland during the transition from communism to capitalism and the challenges his family faced during that time. He shares the lessons he learned from those experiences and how they influenced his journey as an entrepreneur. Kamil also discusses his strategy of buying existing businesses for cash flow and provides insights into his approach. The episode offers a unique perspective on the switch to capitalism in Poland and the power of resilience and determination in business. Kamil's story is a testament to the resilience and the pursuit of the American dream. Don't miss this raw and vulnerable interview.Ultimate Shownote[00:01:32] The switch to capitalism in Poland. [00:06:10] Overcoming overwhelming fear.[00:09:40] Setting the stage for success. [00:13:10] A moment of frustration. [00:18:09] 10x net worth growth. [00:21:37] Higher level multiples. [00:24:07] The universe provides. [00:27:37] Visualization and affirmations. [00:32:14] Dissecting the business culture. [00:35:13] Growth in acquiring smaller businesses. [00:40:36] Best places to travel. [00:42:53] Sharing and spreading the love.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify


