The BetterLife Podcast

Bob and Linda Lotich are authors and personal finance teachers whose work has reached 15 million people over 15+ years.In this episode, they tell the story of rebuilding their own "financial house of cards" in their 20s, how simplicity helps you build wealth, talking about money with your spouse, spenders vs. savers in marriages, and how they became the go-to financial voice for Christians worldwide.They also talk about:- What the Bible really says about money- Their #1 tip for avoiding "money marriage fights"- Their approach to debt and why they paid off their mortgage- How you can feel wealthier without earning any more money- How "giving til it hurts" actually leads to more abundance- Compounding your money vs. giving it away throughout your life- Increasing your income in nontraditional ways- What they've learned from almost 20 years of making money onlineBooks Mentioned:- Smith Wigglesworth: The Secret of His Power by Albert Hibbert- The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath by Mark Buchanan- The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer- Die with Zero by Bill Perkins- Simple Money, Rich Life by Bob LotichBob and Linda's Charitable Cause: - Hope International, a Christian non-profit organization that teaches entrepreneurship and micro-lending in poverty-stricken areasConnect with Bob and Linda - Their website, https://seedtime.com/- Instagram- Their book: Simple Money, Rich LifeSponsor: Whitestone Coaching with Peter Awad. Peter's built multiple 7-figure companies and will help you grow your business without sacrificing your freedom and relationships.

Noah Kagan is an entrepreneur, Youtube creator, and author whose company, AppSumo, does $80M+ in annual revenue.In this episode, Noah explains the framework behind his new book, "Million Dollar Weekend" and walks you through the process of launching 7-figure business in 48 hours. He even puts Brandon to the test, challenging him to produce a business idea on the spot and call up a potential investor live on air.Noah also talks about: - Getting fired as the 30th employee of Facebook and missing out on a giant payday... and why that might have been a good thing- How to build a $1M business in a weekend (Step 1 is NOT ordering business cards)- The many, many ways to get rich in today's economy- Riding on private jets and yachts with billionaire strangers... just because he asked- How to rewire your brain to get comfortable asking for what you want- How to take on the "Coffee Challenge" and the power of the mantra "Now, Not How"- Quickly launching a Docusign competitor with none of his own money- Why Brandon's wooden sunglasses e-com business failed- Setting unambitious goals for himself and his business- The routine he started 3 years ago that makes him a much better leader- Finding the right spouse or partner- How to choose coaches in various aspects of business and lifeBooks mentioned:- Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan- A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller- The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia CameronConnect with Noah: - MillionDollarWeekend.com- Noah's Youtube channel- Twitter- Instagram- TikTokSponsor: Whitestone Coaching with Peter Awad. Text "BetterLife" (one word) to 55444 to connect with Peter.Noah's Charitable Cause: Funding the purchase of laptops for an underfunded school on MauiJoin the Tribe: - https://abetterlife.com/

Diego Corzo is a real estate investor and agent, entrepreneur, and advocate for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.In this episode, Diego shares his story of immigrating from Peru at age 9; overcoming a speech disorder; and seeking out successful mentors who helped him become a millionaire through real estate and business before the age of 30.He also talk about:- What life was like Peru and in the weeks and months after he arrived in Florida on a tourist visa- Creating his own scholarship and selling study guides to pay his way through college- Practical tips for finding and keeping mentors, including the "book report video" trick- Riding a bike to and from jobs because he couldn't get a driver's license- Speaking in front of Congress and visiting the White House to discuss DACA legislation- His thoughts on a path to citizenship for DREAMers who arrived in this country as children- How he became a successful realtor by apprenticing under a mentor- How he became the first non-millionaire in Gobundance, the mastermind for "healthy, wealthy, generous men"- Buying a "2% rule" rental house without immigration papers at age 23- How he used money partners and "unfair advantages" to buy investment property- His experience with rent-by-the-room and Airbnb - Prioritizing experiences over material belongings and the value of organizing unforgettable 1:1 trips with your parents- His own mastermind, The FI Investors, which talks about not only how to achieve financial independence but what comes nextBooks mentioned:- Rich Dad, Poor Dad- Think and Grow Rich- Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellDiego's Charitable Cause: - Immigrants Rising, an organization that provides financial, mental health, and career pathing resources to undocumented studentsSponsor: BetterLife Real Estate Funding (REF), which provides Hard Money, DSCR, Conventional, and Portfolio loans specifically tailored to real estate investors' unique needsConnect with Diego:- FI Investors' 2024 resources: E-Book, goal-setting worksheet, and more - @realdiegocorzo on InstagramJoin the Tribe: - https://abetterlife.com/

Aaron Hale is a former Army bomb disposal tech who, after being severely injured in Afghanistan and losing his sight and hearing, has gone on to run ultramarathons, start a successful confections company, and build a cash-flowing real estate portfolio.In this episode, you'll hear why Aaron left a cushy gig as a Navy chef to tackle one of the riskiest jobs in the world. He also shares a detailed account of his injury; exactly what it feels like to go blind and deaf; how he travels, cooks, climbs mountains, and leads teams; and the silver linings he's found along the way.Aaron also talks about: - What it felt like to be blinded by an improvised explosive device and the immediate aftermath of the blast- His recovery at Walter Reed, and going from "why did this happen to me" to "why is this happening for me"- How not consuming TV or social media content has affected his productivity- The role cooking played in his recovery and founding a successful fudge company- Running a 135-mile race in Death Valley and kayaking through whitewater rapids while blind- His first real estate deal, where nothing went according to plan - How he BRRRR'd a Short Term Rental- His advice to his younger self  - An epic quote that Brandon might stealBooks mentioned: - The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership- Man's Search for Meaning- The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon TurnerAaron's charitable cause:Building Homes for Heroes, a 501(c)(3) that builds and modifies homes for gold star families and injured first responders. Aaron was a recipient of their work; see his story here.Sponsor: BetterLife Tribe, our accountability mastermind dedicated to helping you build wealth without losing your soulConnect with Aaron:- Point of Impact Podcast- Aaron's company, EODFudge- EOD Fudge TikTok ("Cookin without Lookin")

Scott Donnell is a financial literacy expert and serial entrepreneur who has helped more than 6 million families learn how to earn, spend, save and invest. In this episode, Scott shares the exact steps you can take to instill healthy, wealthy money habits in your kids and family. He also talks about:- Why Gen Z is pessimistic about their economic future and skeptical about investing - The dangers of “first-generation wealth”- How he gets his kids to clean up after themselves and help out around the house- The “quarter system” he uses to reward and discipline his kids without anyone losing their cool- Leaving your kids “heritage, not inheritance”- His thoughts on Dave Ramsey and Grant Cardone- How he founded, bootstrapped and sold a fast-growing school fundraising company- What kids learn by participating in business fares- How the GravyStack system replaces chores with paid “gigs” and puts them in charge of expenses- His religious faith and how it’s intertwined with family- A hack for keeping rebellious teenagers out of trouble Books mentioned:- Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed by Scott Donnell- Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley- Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg- The Road Less Stupid- Rich Dad, Poor DadConnect with Scott:- Instagram- TikTok- GravyStack (Use code DINNER30 when you download the app for 30 days free)Scott’s Charitable Cause:Gravystack's giving fund providing scholarships for inner-city kids who can't afford the membership.

David Pere is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who's helped tens of thousands of fellow military veterans accelerate their journey to financial freedom through his From Military to Millionaire podcast, books, Facebook group, Youtube channel, events, and War Room mastermind.In this episode, David talks about transitioning from the military (or any W-2 career for that matter) to business ownership and real estate investing; the importance of connecting with a tribe when taking on a big challenge; and how he's built wealth and freedom on the strength of a middle-class salary.He also talks about:- Getting inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad as a broke Marine who'd blown his savings on motorcycles, tattoos, and dates- The camaraderie he felt with his platoon while deployed, and his experience hitting a roadside bomb- Getting into real estate via house hacking and why he still does it- His take on the VA loan, "the best primary residence loan on the market"- His #1 piece of advice for military members who want to set themselves up to build wealth during and after their service- Why he left the military and how owning a business and real estate helped him make that leap earlier- What he learned from a long-distance house flip gone bad- The best and worst real estate deals he's done and what he's learned ("call your attorney before things go off the rails!")- Getting involved in a 4-year lawsuit over a real estate transaction- Balancing the Cardone/10X mentality with caution to avoid financial disaster- His tips for building a personal brand- Getting past the "BMW" (Below Minimum Wage) phase of starting a business or side hustle- Carving out quality time with his 7-year-old son and navigating a divorce as a dad and stepdad- Who you should – and should not – take advice fromDavid's Charitable Cause: Heal the Heroes, which hosts healing retreats and experiences for military veterans and first responders working through trauma and the transition to civilian rolesBooks Mentioned:- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down by Brandon Turner- Invest in Debt by Jimmy Napier- Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt- 10X is Easier than 2X by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyConnect with David: - TheBestPodcastGuest.com (really!)- Instagram- Military to Millionaire Facebook Group- Military to Millionaire website

Valentina Brega is the founder of Hire Train VA, which helps busy entrepreneurs reclaim their time by hiring world-class support staff.In this episode, Valentina shares her story of immigrating to the U.S. from the poorest country in Europe, and – with just $400, a 1-year-old daughter and no car – building a skill set while working remotely and eventually launching her own company.She also delivers a mini-masterclass on how to hire a rockstar virtual assistant and begin to delegate your lower dollar-per-hour tasks.Plus:- Valentina's journey to the U.S. and how she made ends meet - Getting started as a remote assistant to real estate investor Bill Allen- Negotiating with homeowners on cold calls- How she built a team of virtual assistants- Examples of tasks you should hand over to an assistant- Which countries she's found to be the best sources of talent- Why hiring a remote assistant will turn you into a better leader- Writing a job posting that attracts A-players- Using personality tests, mini-projects and role playing when hiring- Why "visibility beats ability every time"Valentina's Charitable Cause: Operation Underground Railroad, which fights child sexual exploitation and human trafficking worldwide.Books Mentioned:- 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall- Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson- Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes- Traction by Gino Wickman- $100M Offers by Alex HormoziConnect with Valentina:- 100 Tasks to Delegate to a Virtual Assistant: https://hiretrainva.com/delegate/?src=af- HireTrainVA.com

Brian Murray is an investor, best-selling author of three books about multifamily real estate, Co-founder and Key Principal of Open Door Capital, and ultramarathoner.In this episode, Brian talks about his investing journey from $30,000 teacher salary to $1 Billion assets under management, his partnership with Brandon, embracing long-distance running and spirituality in recent years, and putting his hard-won wisdom into a new book.-What he learned from working in a toxic startup culture that destroyed his physical and mental health-"F You Money" and walking away from a job that compromises your morals- How he went from schoolteacher to owning offices and apartment buildings - How he turned a poorly-performing asset into a cash cow- Using creative financing early in his career- Writing the world's best-selling self-published real estate book- How to vet potential business partners and the story behind Open Door Capital- Buying a ranch, working with his hands, and living a minimalist lifestyle- Running 50+ miles at a time- How owning more stuff complicates your life- His advice to people who can't figure out what to focus on- His spiritual life and a transformative trip to Nepal- Why he's writing a highly personal book dedicated to his grown childrenBrian's Charitable Cause:Friendly Fields Farm Sanctuary, a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary for farm animals facing abandonment, neglect, and abuse.Connect with Brian:- Instagram Books Mentioned in this Episode:- Welcome to my Garden: A Father’s Gift of Reflections, Life Lessons, and Advice by Brian Murray - Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray- The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume I and Volume II- Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle- Loving What Is by Byron KatieLink to Buy AudiobookLink to Buy Physical BookEnjoyed this episode? Follow A Better Life in your favorite podcast app and share this episode to spread the word.

Dr. Tom Walters is an orthopedic physical therapist, author, and the face of the wildly popular Rehab Science Instagram and Youtube channels.In this episode, he reflects on some of the most common questions surrounding regarding pain, injury, exercise, and treatment.Tom also talks about: -What exactly physical therapy is and how it compares to other types of treatment-His thoughts on chiropractors, CBD/THC gel, and stretching -His advice for Brandon as he manages chronic back pain-The role of the placebo effect when treating pain-Whether running 15-20 miles per week is bad for you-Adjusting your step cadence to run pain-free-Rucking for cardio and core exercise-His new book outlining 30 rehab programs that treat the 50 most common types of pain-Getting your blood work done to detect nutrient deficiencies -Limiting beliefs he's had to overcome as on his journey as an influencer and entrepreneur-The habits, books, and people that have changed his lifeTom's charitable cause:The Makai Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity focused on rebuilding Maui after the deadly wildfires of 2023. Books mentioned in this episode:Rehab Science by Tom Walters Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett & Glen CordozaThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonConnect with Tom:Instagram: @rehabscienceYoutube: Rehab ScienceEnjoyed this episode? Follow A Better Life in your favorite podcast app and share this episode to spread the word.

Brandon Novak is a keynote speaker, author, former professional skateboarder/TV star, and intervention specialist who reclaimed his life from addiction in 2015.In this episode, Brandon walks us through his remarkable journey from sleeping in abandoned houses as a homeless heroin addict to owning and operating several sober living facilities and earning widespread respect as a champion for people in recovery. He also speaks about:-How he first got into drugs and alcohol, and his thoughts on "gateway drugs"-The moment when Bam Margera offered help at a critical time-Becoming a famous MTV star on 'Viva La Bam' in the mid-2000s-The story behind his mother buying him a cemetery plot-The epiphany he experienced standing on his mother's doorstep after she kicked him out of her house and put a restraining order on him-Why he recommends a firm approach to dealing with loved ones who are battling addiction-The spiritual element of his recovery-Why he doesn't consider his 12 unsuccessful attempts to get sober, "failures"-Why he's not tempted to consume drugs or alcohol today-How to include friends in recovery in social activities-The business of owning sober living homes and an addiction treatment center -How he scaled his sober living facilities to 65 bedsBrandon’s charitable cause:King's Crusade, which helps fund inpatient addiction recovery treatment for people who can't otherwise afford it.Books mentioned in this episode:Streets of Baltimore by Brandon NovakDreamseller by Brandon NovakSupport Brandon's Scholarship Foundation:Donate to provide free beds for individuals transitioning out of treatment (Venmo: @novakshouse).Struggling or need guidance?Contact Brandon directly at 610-314-6747.Connect with Brandon:InstagramWebsiteRedemption Addiction Treatment CenterEnjoyed this episode? Follow A Better Life in your favorite podcast app and share this episode to spread the word.