The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

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.

Today, I’m speaking with my friend Mike Dillard. Mike is an entrepreneur, online marketer, business coach, investor, author, and host of The Mike Dillard Show, which has been downloaded over 7 million times, and has been listed as one of the top 10 “must-listen” personal development podcasts in the world. Combined, his businesses have produced more than $50 Million in revenue without any outside funding!While Mike has achieved enormous success, his life took a drastic turn at the age of 40. He experienced an unexpected brain injury and couldn’t work for two and a half years. During this time, he realized that he hadn’t built true passive income, but instead, a business that completely relied on his involvement in order to make money.This was by far the darkest and most difficult time of Mike’s life. But through this challenge came a transformational change. When his business came crashing down in the blink of an eye, it helped him to see just how much of his identity and self-worth was tied to the money and results he had achieved.In this episode, Mike shares how this health crisis completely shifted his mindset around money and success. You'll also learn about the powerful role that neurochemistry plays when it comes to building true wealth!Key TakeawaysHow an unexpected brain injury stripped Mike from everything he built - and why it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.The importance of building true passive income.Understanding the neurochemical habits and addictions that are driving your investment decisions.The dangers of tying your self-worth to your net-worth.Why so many rich people are miserable.3 factors to succeed with investing so you can build life-long passive income.How failing to understand neurochemistry makes it impossible to build true wealth.How Mike’s investments in cryptocurrency have paid off - and what he does to protect these investments from being hacked or stolen.Mike’s thoughts on UniSwap and why so many people in the crypto space are investing in DeFi.Mike's latest venture, RicherEveryDay.com - learn how to make $100,000 per month in passive investment income!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/18Get 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.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Arman Assadi. Arman helps leaders and creatives find their flow. He is the host of the FLOW podcast, co-founder and CEO of Project EVO, founder and CEO of Assadi Ventures, and co-founder of Steno, a stealth startup.Arman is also the co-creator of the EVO Planner™ (the most funded planner of all time), and has also been the chief strategist and copywriter behind 13 different 7-figure launches. Fortune 500 companies, Silicon Valley startups, celebrity thought leaders, and New York Times bestselling authors have consulted Arman and generated tens of millions of dollars with his strategies.Today, Arman joins the podcast to talk about the investing philosophies that have allowed him to create financial freedom and live a life by design.Key TakeawaysWhy so many entrepreneurs get trapped by trying to optimize investments, businesses, and hustle.How to avoid becoming insanely depressed during the journey of making money.Why changing your mindset changes everything. Why it’s so easy to get wrapped up in events like meme stocks.The value of asking yourself why you shouldn’t invest in something.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/17Get 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.

In this episode, I’m catching up with my good friend Dinesh Gauba. Dinesh and I have done countless deals together where we’ve had the opportunity to leverage and share our networks, our resources, and our knowledge of different spaces. What makes Dinesh a uniquely great investor is his incredible sense of deal flow. Though he got started in real estate, he also has extensive experience as an angel investor. He sees opportunities everywhere, knows the ins and outs of private deals, and is one of my favorite people to bounce ideas off of.Today, Dinesh joins the podcast to talk about what he learned from the early investments that didn’t work out, the questions he asks as he considers taking on deals in a group, and things you can do to make sure that your portfolio never keeps you up at night, no matter how risk-averse you are.Key TakeawaysHow to collaborate and partner with people on investment deals. Why so many people get gun shy after one investment fails and how to move forward if a deal goes wrong.Why it’s so important to build a trustworthy team of people you can invest with and stick with them. Why the best lifestyle investors are also lifelong learners. Key differences between investing in private deals vs. publicly traded companies - and the value of both.How Dinesh uses what he calls asymmetric risk reward to make life-changing bets without sacrificing his financial life in the process.The questions Dinesh always asks before investing in a new company or going in on a group investment.Hacks you can use to piggyback on other highly successful people’s investments.How investing becomes fun once you get out of survival mode. Steps you can take to optimize your cash flow and ensure you’ll always have liquidity when you need it.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/16Get 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.

Codie Sanchez, managing director and partner at Entourage Effect Capital, talks about her transition from conflict journalism to finance and her unconventional investing philosophy. She shares insights on identifying emerging markets, structuring deals, financing businesses, negotiating in investing, and taking action for financial freedom.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Darius Mirshahzadeh. Darius is a high growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture building mad scientist who was ranked #9 on Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs of Small and Medium Companies in the US. He's led organizations that have won numerous Stevie awards, been named "#3 Best Place to Work" by San Francisco Business Times, and have landed at #40 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies. He has been recognized in the New York Times and Inc. Magazine for innovation in corporate culture, and his business insights and thought leadership have been published in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, and Forbes.Darius is also the author of The Core Value Equation: A Framework to Drive Results, Create Limitless Scale and Win the War for Talent. Today, Darius joins the podcast to share his unique entrepreneurial journey, from building a multi-million dollar mortgage company that came crashing down, to teaching entrepreneurs how to leverage core values so they can create high growth, high impact, highly scalable businesses.Key TakeawaysAdvice for new authors who want to leverage their strengths and sell more books.What Darius does to help entrepreneurs build 9-figure businesses.Learning to scale a company by working on your business versus in your business. The importance of trusting your instincts when things don’t feel right.The story of building a multi-million dollar business as a subprime mortgage lender - and the most important lessons Darius learned when it all came crashing down. Why the success of your company has nothing to do with the product or industry. How to create high-growth scale and maximize results for your business by leveraging core valuesWant 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/14Get 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’s guest is John Lee Dumas. John is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, one of the earliest and most groundbreaking podcasts on the subject of entrepreneurship. John has interviewed over 2,700 entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, and Tim Ferriss - many of whom he now considers dear friends. He has achieved over 100 million listens and has generated over $18 million in revenue since 2012. In his new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom and Fulfillment, he takes what he learned from his interviews and lays out the exact path you can take to unlock your potential and create the life you deserve.In this episode, John and I are talking about how he created a category and built a business that’s both very profitable and incredibly lean. We get into how he found his passion after a tough transition out of the Armed Forces, how his podcast generates real revenue without being slimy or scammy, and what it means for him to live a life of true personal and financial freedom.Key TakeawaysHow JLD transitioned out of the armed forces, quit his corporate job, and became an award-winning podcaster!Why John makes his monthly income reports open to the public.Why you’re the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.The business perks and benefits (including major tax advantages) of being an entrepreneur living in Puerto Rico.We talk about John’s new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success - which is a definitive guide to achieve financial independence!John’s definition of true wealth & freedom.The power of the ripple effect.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/13Get 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.