The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

Today, I’m talking with Michael Blank — the leading authority on apartment building investing in the United States. Through his investment company, Nighthawk Equity, he controls over $90 million in performing multifamily assets and has raised over $21 million. In addition to his own investing activities, his unique training programs have helped his students purchase over 7,600 units valued at over $337 million.He's also the author of the best-selling book, Financial Freedom With Real Estate Investing and host of the popular Apartment Building Investing podcast.Not only has Michael dedicated his life to showing people how to achieve financial freedom through real estate, but he believes anyone can do it within a 3-5 year period, regardless of experience or capital. In this conversation, Michael shares his incredible story of nearly losing everything before winning in the world of real estate investing. You’ll also learn all about multifamily apartments, the power of real estate syndications, finding and assessing off-market deals, and so much more. If you want to create passive income with real estate so you can live a life of significance and purpose, this episode is for you!Key Takeaways with Michael BlankWhy financial freedom almost always leads people back to serving others.How Michael quit his job without notice to pursue a life of financial freedom and the mistakes he made along the way.How real estate investing in syndication allows buyers to purchase relatively safe assets with a minimum of risk.Why Michael has the same problems with stock market investing that I do–and why it’s so easy to think you’re earning back more than you actually are.How private equity investing, alongside real estate deductions, make it possible to achieve pure profit.The value of building relationships with brokers instead of chasing publicly listed deals.How real estate investing lowers the barrier to entry for so many entrepreneurs.What Michael is doing to build a legacy.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/28Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If 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.

Today, I’m thrilled to be speaking with my friend Jake Harris — a very successful entrepreneur and real estate investor. In his new book, Catching Knives: A Guide to Investing in Distressed Commercial Real Estate, he shares practical advice and personal anecdotes to help you embrace the next economic downturn and navigate the risk of distressed investing.Jake became a millionaire before the age of thirty, but soon found himself overextended and with massive debt in the middle of a monumental recession. However, he emerged stronger than before by building a portfolio that leveraged distressed market opportunities.In today’s conversation, we talk through what went wrong for him early on, how he reinvented himself in his current field, and how to dream big, create leverage, and truly scale your investments.Key Takeaways with Jake HarrisWhy everything fell apart for Jake’s early investments–and what he learned as he jumped back into the world of real estate investing. Why it costs just as much to flip a house worth $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000 as it does for one worth $1 million–and the benefit of working at scale.Why things will never go back to exactly as they were before–and the unique opportunities this is creating for investors.How Robert Kiyosaki, Tim Ferris, and GoBundance helped transform Jake’s life for the better. Why net worth is such a bad way to measure success, what really matters, and the magic that happens when you tap into your true passion.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/27Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If 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.

Rob Dial is a motivational speaker, coach, and content creator who has inspired millions of people around the world.  I actually first met Rob back when he was only 19 years old selling Cutco — where he got his start in sales and discovered a passion for personal growth.Rob quickly moved up in the company, and by 24 he owned and operated a multimillion dollar office, where he trained over 2,000 sales reps. Throughout that time he taught personal development to his team and saw just how much it impacted their lives.By 2015, Rob had left the corporate world and launched The Mindset and Motivation Podcast, which hit #1 on iTunes in 6 categories and accumulated over 1 million downloads in the first 12 months. He has since built an international audience of over 1.5 million followers, and is now living his mission to help people realize their true potential. In this conversation, Rob and I talk about the path he took to get to where he is today, what it takes to find your passion and purpose in life, and how he built a multimillion dollar business without becoming a slave to it!Key Takeaways with Rob DialHow Rob found his niche and used his extraordinary talents for sales and teaching to build and scale the business of his dreams.Why everyone has a creator inside of them.How conferences and connections open us up to new opportunities we may never have previously known were possible.The value of making goals when it comes to who we are as people.How entrepreneurship can still grant you extraordinary freedom, even in a pandemic.Why it’s so easy to get clear on what you don’t want–but not what you do.How to effectively hire and delegate when you need to.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/26Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If 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.

Today, I’m talking with Phillip Stutts. Phillip is recognized as a political and corporate marketing genius, who has over 2 decades of experience working on campaigns with billions of dollars in political ad spend, and contributed to over 1,407 election victories, including 3 U.S. Presidential victories. Phillip has spoken in front of 40 million+ people in his career and made more than 350 national media appearances. He’s been interviewed by renowned business, entertainment and health leaders including: Anderson Cooper, Gary Vaynerchuk, Peter Diamandis, James Altucher, and Michael Hyatt, just to name a few! In today’s conversation, you’ll learn how Phillip grew his political marketing agency into an eight-figure business. He also reveals the 5-step marketing formula that’s responsible for electing presidents and building billion-dollar companies. This same formula will help you uncover key market insights, and find high quality, de-risked investment deals! Key TakeawaysWhy Phillip left Washington, D.C. for Santa Rosa Beach, Florida in 2014 - and why so many New Yorkers, Bostonites, and San Franciscans are doing the same thing right now. Why we believe that business, rather than government, is more likely to solve the majority of the world’s problems.How Phillip grew his political marketing agency into an eight-figure business - and why the same strategies that get presidents elected can help companies scale.Phillip’s five-step strategy for brand building - and why it applies perfectly to finding high quality, de-risked investments.Why the world of investments is so ripe for disruption. How Phillip differentiated and scaled his businesses.The questions you should ask before you make any major investment.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/25Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If 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.

Today, I’m speaking with Rachel Richards. Rachel and I have taken similar paths in life; she did very well selling Cutco, then took the leap to write a bestselling book and build a business buying real estate rentals. By the age of 27, she had quit her full-time job and successfully created over $15,000 a month in passive income.At Money Honey Rachel, she provides resources to help female millennials take control of their financial future. She’s on a mission to empower young adults not just to manage, but to change how they feel about money, once and for all. In our conversation, Rachel and I talk about how she discovered real estate investing and passive income as a kid, made her financial dreams come true as she became a full-time investor in her twenties, and the work she’s now doing to help people just like her achieve real financial independence.Key TakeawaysHow Rachel envisioned her path to financial independence, graduated from college debt-free, and used savings from her extremely modest first salary to purchase her first rental.Rachel’s unique strategies for finding off-market deals before anyone else.The dangers of chasing net worth - and why cash flow is king.How Rachel is using her time now to help others learn at scale.The power of living truly in alignment with your values.How mentors can help you get from Point A to Point B so much faster.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/24Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If 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.

Today, I’m talking to Charlie Epstein. Charlie is the Desirement Coach and the author of Paychecks for Life and Save America, Save! He’s coached over 10,000 financial advisors around the country and helped thousands of working Americans create paychecks for life, ensuring they can do all the things they desire to do.He’s on a mission to make the word retirement disappear. He aspires to change the mindset of working Americans so that they do all of the things they desire to do today - not sometime in the future. In our conversation, Charlie and I talk about how he caught the entrepreneurial bug as a child, how lifestyle investors can “bend time,” and the unique storytelling tools he’s created to help people achieve their financial goals in the present.Key TakeawaysWhat Charlie learned from his entrepreneur father and opera singer mother.What it means to have a sense of divine discontent.Why Charlie found jumping into the life insurance business as a 21 year old was so much harder than being a struggling actor in New York City - and how these experiences informed his one-man show, Yield of Dreams.The value of doing things to crack the code, rather than just for the paycheck.How to understand the vig and the spread in borrowing money.Why Charlie disagrees with Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman about paying off all debt in favor of paying off bad debt - and ways to use Other People’s Money and Uncle Sam’s Money to grow your own.The coaches and mentors who have helped Charlie achieve his goals in life and in business.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/23Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (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.

Today, I’m talking to James Hickman. James is an international entrepreneur, investor, and prolific traveler who has visited over 120 countries on all seven continents. He has started or acquired businesses all over the world, including his own private bank, a prominent retail brand in Australia, and an organic, self-sufficient farm in Chile, just to name a few! He holds multiple foreign passports and offshore bank accounts, stores gold in different vaults around the world, and grows his money using off-the-radar investments that pay way above normal yields.James is also the founder of Sovereign Man, a community teaching tens of thousands of people how to build a free and prosperous life; one that protects your money from bankrupt governments, the volatile stock market, and world changing events — like the 2008 financial crisis or the most recent global pandemic.In this episode, James shares experiences from his life and travels, and the unique strategies you can use to achieve more freedom, make more money, and keep more of it - regardless of your personal circumstances or what economic problems are facing the world.Key TakeawaysWhy James decided to open a bank in Puerto Rico. The risky activities that banks get involved in that their clients often have no idea of.Why James launched Sovereign Man - and examples of common topics that he writes about. What makes an investment attractive to James - and why he believes that great free cash flow and negative net income is a great position to be in.Problems specific to investing in the United States - and why taxing the richest Americans still won’t solve the country’s debt problems.Why James believes in cryptocurrency - but not blindly throwing money into the crypto marketplace.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/22Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (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.

Today, I’m talking to Don Wenner, who is a master of scaling high growth, high profit entrepreneurial companies.Don is the Founder & CEO of DLP Real Estate Capital, a leader in the residential real estate sectors of investment management, lending, asset management, property management, construction, home building, and brokerage.Using the Elite Execution System, Don led the DLP Real Estate Capital family of companies to over $1 billion in assets under management and over $100 million in annual revenues in less than 10 years. He has been teaching this system to a select group of private clients who have revolutionized their businesses and shares the complete blueprint to his success in his upcoming book, Building an Elite Organization. In this conversation, Don and I are talking about the major benefits to buying a community bank, the core values at the heart of Don’s companies, and the proven business methodology Don used to achieve 60% year-over-year growth for the past 13 years!Key TakeawaysWhy Don decided to commit the time and energy into buying a community bank. Why Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy is actually far more antithetical to capitalism than it may seem.The difference between getting lucky and having great processes in place - and how Don has positioned his business to experience massive growth, year after year, despite never making a list of the Top 100 fastest growing companies.The core values at the heart of Don’s companies - and how they’ve empowered himself and his employees to do their best work on their terms. What Don is doing to invest ethically in communities without depleting much-needed housing stock.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/21Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (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.

Today, I’m speaking with Susan Drumm. Susan is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience helping C-suite teams and senior executives develop their leadership skills so they can take their business to the next level. Her consulting firm, Meritage Leadership has worked with organizations such as KPMG, Oracle, Viacom, Microsoft, L’Oreal, A&E Networks, Cisco, Merrill Lynch, MTV Networks and many more! Susan also just launched The Enlightened Executive, a podcast that spotlights ground-breaking techniques and strategies to help executives and entrepreneurs get an edge when it comes to their leadership effectiveness. In this conversation, we’re diving deep into The Enneagram — a personality assessment that you can use to identify your unique capabilities and level up your leadership skills in all areas of life. Whether you want to strengthen your skills as an investor, build a strong team that will allow you to scale your business, or show up big for your family, this tool can help you realize your full potential, both personally and professionally!Key TakeawaysThe importance of being able to effectively connect & communicate with people on your team.How to use The Enneagram to uncover your strengths and weaknesses, develop as a leader, and become a better investor. Why cognitive diversity is such an important factor when it comes to scaling a company.The importance of knowing who to surround yourself with, so you can strengthen your weakest areas in life. A powerful visualization process that will help you accomplish your biggest goals and dreams.How to use gratitude to better understand your core values. Why money is not the determining factor for your level of happiness.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/20Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (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.

Today, I’m speaking with Aaron Amuchastegui. Over the last 10 years, Aaron has built multiple companies and websites, bought and sold over 700 houses across the United States, and helped take all sorts of ventures from broke to blessed.I love Aaron because in addition to having a ton of successes, he’s had his fair share of failures, and he’s always been humble enough to talk openly about them. It makes him an amazing leader and a really captivating speaker, as well as a very honest investor who’s built a killer lifestyle for his family.In this episode, Aaron shares the story of how he lost everything, rebuilt his finances on his terms, shifted his mindset and his values, and inspired his entrepreneurial family to carry them on.Key TakeawaysHow failing to pay attention to his cash flow left Aaron with nothing despite having a million dollars saved in the bank. The mindset shifts that helped Aaron start thinking about the long term when it came to investing, well-being, and even his kids’ homework.Why there’s never been a better time to question the established systems of school, work, and retirement.The value of peer groups and mentors to help you rebuild yourself. How Aaron thinks about recurring revenue businesses - and why he’s currently so excited about software companies.Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/19Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/bookRate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (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.