The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

Here’s a powerful question to ask yourself. Do you own your business, or does your business own you?Countless entrepreneurs start off dreaming big, but somehow end up trapped in a never-ending grind. Instead of building a successful company, they unintentionally create a job for themselves—sacrificing time in exchange for a paycheck.Today’s guest, Bryan Miles, learned early on that you only own your business once it can operate without you. Alongside his wife Shannon, Bryan Co-Founded BELAY—a top-tier virtual services company with a remote workforce of over 2,000 people. What’s more impressive, is that the company has won major culture and business awards despite the fact that not a single one of their team members shares an office.Through BELAY, Bryan and his wife have helped thousands of entrepreneurs in over 30 industries shed hours of “busy” and unproductive time, so that they could build a business and life on their terms. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The story of how Bryan and his wife left their 6-figure salaries, built BELAY into a company that’s generated over $100M in revenue, and landed a 9-figure exit. ✅ How to unlock the power of virtual assistants to reclaim your time, work smarter, and pursue activities that ignite your passion and fulfillment.✅ How to build a remote workforce that can 10X your business without you at the helm.Free GiftGet the Lifestyle Investor Freedom Formula Exercise. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/136Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/136Free Strategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Culture is the glue that holds everything together and defines who we are as a family, community, or business. We can intentionally craft this culture or let external factors unintentionally shape it.Chris Smith is a testament to this understanding of culture. He embodies the belief that culture is not just what we say or believe, but it's what we do, how we do it, and how consistently we align our actions with our stated values. This is the true essence of a thriving culture; one that echoes in the corridors of a home, or an office. Chris is the mastermind behind The Campfire Effect, a framework that helps entrepreneurs and brands tell their stories effectively. Alongside his wife Melissa, he also created the Family Brand, a powerful resource that empowers individuals to become better parents and spouses and ultimately build stronger families.Whether you’re a business owner looking to strengthen your company culture or a parent striving to build a healthy family dynamic, this episode is packed with value. In our conversation, you’ll learn:✅ The three-pillar framework for building an amazing family and company culture. ✅ How to discover your true calling and stop living from a place of “should.”✅ Practical tips on being more intentional in business and in life.Free GiftGet Justin's worksheet, Family Brand Belonging & Culture. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/135Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/135Free Strategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Hyatt is the visionary founder and chairman of Full Focus, a performance coaching company that’s helped over 970 business owners excel in business and life.Throughout his remarkable career, Michael has scaled multiple companies, including a $250M publishing powerhouse with 700+ employees. Under his leadership, Full Focus has grown 60% annually for the past 4 years and has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America for 3 years in a row.His new book, Mind Your Mindset, draws upon the latest insights in performance psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, and will help you combat limiting beliefs and retrain your thinking so you can achieve your biggest goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How Michael successfully scaled a $250M/year business that sold for half a billion dollars.✅ Strategies and principles for building companies that attract world-class talent.✅ How to rewire the negative stories your brain is telling you and replace them with ones that empower you. Free GiftMichael is giving away a bunch of bonuses when you purchase his new book, Mind Your Mindset. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/134Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/134Free Strategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of the usual guest interview, I’m releasing the real estate syndication webinar that I co-hosted with Erik Van Horn, exclusively for our private mastermind group. Not only is Erik a highly successful entrepreneur, but he’s a good friend and over the years, we’ve done a bunch of successful deals together. This webinar is chock-full of helpful advice for investing in real estate syndication deals and covers the good, the bad, and the ugly!  You’ll learn: ✅ Why syndication deals aren’t what they used to be. The easy money is OVER! Learn how to choose the right sponsor, so you don’t get burned!  ✅ The major benefits to investing in a real estate syndicate. ✅ The biggest mistakes to avoid AND steps you can take to de-risk any syndication deal. … That, and a whole lot more!You also won’t want to miss the Q&A session at the end where we help our members overcome the biggest obstacles standing in their way from investing in syndications. Whether you’re just getting started OR you’ve done syndication deals in the past, there’s lots of great insight and information for investors at different levels. Free GiftGet Justin's report, Real Estate Syndication: Standard Multifamily Fees. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/133Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/133Free Strategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For entrepreneurs, the cost of success can be high. Most people subscribe to the “more work = more money” mentality, and unfortunately, they lose the plot in the process. I mean what’s the point of making more money, if you’ve got no time to spend it and nobody to spend it with? The good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice your family, your health, or your freedom in order to succeed. You don’t have to grind for 80+ hours per week in order to earn passive income and live a life by design—and today’s guest, Charles Schwartz, is living proof. Charles is an entrepreneur, wealth-hacking consultant, and coach who’s spent his entire career building businesses from scratch and flipping them into multi-million dollar empires. His expertise has earned him a reputation as a go-to coach for those who look to retire early and live life on their terms.Defying the relentless “hustle culture,” Charles champions freedom over status, proving that greatness can be achieved without losing sight of what truly matters in life. In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ The 3 lies that are sabotaging your success.✅ The powerful lesson Charles’ grandfather taught him that shortcutted his path to success and how you can use this same strategy to build a life on your terms. ✅ The truth behind wealth creation and why you don’t have to be a millionaire to live achieve lifestyle freedom. Free GiftGet Charles's book, Who Changes Everything: Unlock the Secret that will Transform Your Life. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/132Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/132Free Strategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It requires a relentless drive to succeed, which can take a toll on both your mental and physical health.But what if you didn’t have to sacrifice your health in order to succeed? Even better, what if there was a way to supercharge your stamina and optimize your health for peak performance and longevity?In this episode, I’m speaking with the “Peptide Expert,” Dr. Regan Archibald, one of the leading peptide specialists and functional medicine practitioners in the country. As the founder of East West Health, an award-winning clinic for peptide therapy, Dr. Regan has helped countless patients achieve optimal health and vitality. In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ What exactly do peptides do and what makes them so important? Imagine mental clarity, better sleep, more focus, higher productivity, reduced risk of getting sick, and much more!✅ Proven strategies to optimize your health for peak performance and longevity.✅ Tips for using peptides to supercharge your mental and physical stamina.Free GiftGet Regan's book, The Peptide Blueprint: Achieving Optimal Health & Performance at Any Age. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/131Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/131Free Strategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever thought about what it would take to sell your business? Or what you’d even be able to get for it? The process can be overwhelming, and getting it right is crucial. But fear not, because in this episode, I’m joined by Rob Follows, the founder of STS Capital—a one-of-a-kind M&A firm that helps businesses achieve extraordinary exits.Rob has been in the driver's seat for over a thousand mergers and acquisitions, with deals worth over $100B. When he sold his business for 27x EBITDA, he thought he had struck gold, only to find out later that the buyer would have paid a whopping 300% EBITDA. This experience led Rob to start STS Capital, which focuses on using strategic buyers to get the highest price for their clients.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ The benefits of going with a strategic buyer instead of VCs and private equity firms.✅ How to cut out the middlemen, identify and engage with the right strategic buyers, and negotiate a deal that benefits everyone involved.✅ The preparation required to 10x the value of your business and achieve an extraordinary exit.Free GiftBusiness Valuation Consultation + Maximizing Business Exit Checklist. Get access at LifestyleInvestor.com/130Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/130Free Strategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderGet the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabriel Hamel is the CEO of Hamel Investments and an absolute powerhouse in the world of real estate investing, boasting a portfolio of over 170 units worth over $40 million.The real estate mogul's secret? Seller financing. And let me tell you, Gabriel has developed some seriously creative ways of structuring and refinancing these deals to ensure maximum cash flow and maximum savings for sellers.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Unique strategies for negotiating better real estate deals with no money down.✅ Why seller financing is superior even when bank loan options are available.✅ The importance of having a purpose beyond generating massive wealth.Free GiftTo get my free report, The 10 Commandments of a Lifestyle Investor, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/129Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/129Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever considered wine as an investment?If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you’ve likely heard me talk about wine. It’s one of my biggest passions! Some of you may be thinking… “Okay Justin, but isn’t that a hobby reserved for the rich?”Well, for most people it is. But what if I told you there was a way to explore the finest wines in the world without breaking the bank? One of the coolest things about the wine that I’ve collected over the years is that it’s gone up in value. And when I sell a part of my allocation, it covers the cost of the wine that I consume. As a result, I get to do something that I love to do, for FREE! In fact, in most cases, not only am I breaking even, I’m profiting.In today’s episode, we’re exploring all things wine. I’m talking with Mario Matavesco, who is an expert in wine acquisitions and investments. As the Director of the Wine Division at the Terra Rossa Family Office, he lives and breathes wine and advises high-net-worth individuals on which wines to buy and which to savor with friends and family. Mario also puts together intimate wine dinners and trips for people from all walks of life. Imagine sipping the finest wines while connecting with like-minded individuals in a picturesque location such as Monaco or Bordeaux. It’s an experience like no other. Mario’s philosophy is that wine is not just a drink, but a lifestyle. It's about the people you share it with, the experiences you create, and the memories you make. In today’s episode, you’ll learn:✅ A beginners guide to start investing in wine, including sommelier secrets to finding deals and curating your own collection.✅ Strategies for maximizing returns on your wine investments.✅ How to use your love for wine to curate highly engaging and sought after networking events.Free GiftMario is sharing his wine investing cheat sheet, including insider secrets, recommended tools, and a list of the best chateaus of the 1855 classification and even his best buys amongst those chateaus. To get access to this gift, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/128Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/128Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that the global gaming market is set to reach $256 billion by 2025 and that more than 3.2 billion people worldwide play video games?Another astonishing stat… According to Sensor Tower, players worldwide spent $41.2 billion on mobile games and in-app purchases in Q1 of 2022.Sadly, with all the money being spent on in-game assets or currencies in video games, the total that players have true ownership over is ZERO! To give you context, with traditional gaming, players will spend money to buy digital assets, like skins, weapons, and other virtual items. The problem is that they can’t trade them, sell them, or even use them across different games. Today’s guest, Timothy Jooste, is on a mission to solve that problem. Tim is the Founder of Koin Games, a game development studio focused on building triple-A blockchain games. His team is revolutionizing the gaming industry and bridging the gap between traditional and blockchain video games. Tim’s vision is to not only develop high-quality games with great gameplay, but ones that will allow players to own their in-game assets, so they can do whatever they want with them.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How Web3 is revolutionizing the world of gaming and is becoming a $200+ billion market that investors need to pay attention to.✅ Why Tim quit his cushy sales job making over $3M per year during the recession to pursue his passion for gaming.✅ The values required to build a world-class team that will 10x the growth of your business.Free GiftTim is recording an exclusive masterclass on Web 3 and its implications/opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. To get access to this gift, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/127Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/127Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.