The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

Today, I’m speaking with Shawn Sparks, who is a financial coach to the top 1% of Independent Financial Advisors. Over the course of the last decade, he’s helped financial services leaders market, sell, and run better businesses, and he shared the lessons and wisdom from these experiences in his book, The Advisor Breakthrough.More recently, Shawn decided to leave his high paying job to work for himself, not because he needed to make more money, but to live in greater alignment with his priorities - and today, we’re talking all about it!In this conversation, we explore how Shawn repositioned his life to achieve long-term freedom. We talk about what it means to build a company with people you want to do life with, what true wealth really is, and how to avoid becoming addicted to making money when it doesn’t serve you.Key TakeawaysHow our work lives impact our personal lives – often for the worse. How to analyze deals, life, and work with lifestyle and family in mind.The thing Shawn was most afraid of as he left his previous career – and why the exact opposite happened. Why Shawn is giving equity in his new company to all future employees. The value of expert guidance in getting from Point A to Point B, no matter what you’re trying to achieve.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/8Get 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 David Osborn. At the age of 26, David returned home from travelling the world, broke and unemployed. Within 10 years, he built one of the top real estate brokerages in the world with more than 4,500 agents and annual sales volume exceeding $10 billion per year.In addition to being a world traveler and real-estate investor, David is a serial entrepreneur (who’s founded 50+ companies), speaker, wealth building mentor, and the author of several books, including Tribe of Millionaires and Wealth Can’t Wait.Yet, more than anything else, the inherent freedom derived from his success awards him the time to focus on what matters most: being a proud father and husband.Today, David joins the podcast to talk about how he scaled a real-estate empire and built true wealth & freedom in both business and life.Key TakeawaysWhy creating wealth doesn’t have to come at the cost of losing time with your family.How to scale your business without becoming a slave to it.— and why hiring mediocre talent is your worst enemy!How David used single-family homes to build a real-estate empire and the unique advantages to investing in this asset class.Why we learn so much more from the pain of loss than the thrill of victory.The difference between having to work and getting to work — and the #1 goal you should set in order to achieve financial freedom.Why your circle of influence is critically important to unlocking your true potential.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/6Get 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 Mike Koenigs. Mike is the CEO and founder of the Superpower Accelerator, a serial entrepreneur, VC, angel investor, podcaster, and 13-time bestselling author. He helps experts create competition-proof, “category of one” brands to help them achieve freedom, simplicity, and elegance in their lives.Mike’s also the guy who helped me dream up and create the concept for The Lifestyle Investor. As someone who’s had 4 business exits and a deep understanding for how to accelerate growth through the power of teamwork, his wisdom has been invaluable.In this conversation, we explore the strategies for building low-risk, passive income streams. We also dig into the wins and losses Mike’s experienced throughout his own investing journey, and how he’s been able to break free from the daily grind to pursue a life that most people can only dream of living.Key TakeawaysHow to grow your business exponentially using the power of collaboration.Why it’s never too late to start investing.How Mike leveraged Justin’s expertise to find low-risk, owner financed deals with BIG returns!Why you should STOP putting your money into equity-only investments. Mike learned his lesson the hard way, but you don’t have to!Why conventional investing is uncontrollable and unpredictable — and what you should do instead!How to avoid taking massive risks and embrace the JOMO (Joy of Missing Out).What most people don’t realize about the stock market that oftentimes loses them money.How Mike uses freedom of time, money, relationships, and purpose as his guiding principles for living life on his terms.Mike’s secret weapon to improving productivity and mindset. 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/5Get 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.

Josh Cantwell is the founder of Freeland Ventures, where he manages $40 million in capital and $240 million in assets. He uses this to offer investors passive real estate opportunities to diversify their portfolios, including 401(k)s, retirement roll over funds, and self-directed IRAs.Josh is deeply knowledgeable about his field. He has extensive experience as both someone who empowers lifestyle investors and as a lifestyle investor himself, and he uses his freedom to show up for his family when they’ve needed him the most.In today’s podcast, we dive into the world of passive real estate investing - and how to find deals that suit your portfolio’s unique needs.Key TakeawaysHow Josh found his passion for numbers at an early age and gave himself a foundational education in investing.What is a value-add apartment syndication?The difference between a syndication and a fund - and how syndications are structured to benefit passive investors and minimize risk.What a 1031 exchange is and what makes them so attractive to real estate investors.What the future of housing in America looks like as property continues to get more and more expensive.Why mobile home parks are such a big opportunity for investors.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/4Get 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 today’s episode, I’m speaking with my friend Casey Weade. Casey is the CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of Howard Bailey Financial, as well as a firm believer in developing retirement plans that are driven by meaning and purpose. He’s also the host of the Retire With Purpose podcast, radio, and TV shows, where he helps people maximize their financial confidence and overall financial well-being.Casey is someone I have the utmost respect for as an entrepreneur, husband, and parent. We talk about his strategies for success across different aspects of life, what lifestyle and purpose really means to him, and how to invest to design the life that you want and deserve.Key TakeawaysNot all financial advisors are created equal! What you NEED to know before you start working with one!Why focusing on money & “things” is a recipe for disappointing life — and how to shift your focus to create more meaning and purpose.What should you do if you haven’t found your “passion” yet? Casey’s suggestion may surprise you!What a successful financial plan looks like — and how it can help you live a “Job Optional” lifestyle.Why a lack of intention and worrying about the future stops us from spending enough time where life is actually happening.The #1 priority your Financial Advisor should be helping you with so you can live life with purpose.How your emotional dependence on money is holding you back from becoming a Lifestyle Investor.How Casey’s grandparents’ financial philosophies influenced his life.Why “net givers” get the greatest returns — in all areas of life! 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/3Get the BookTo 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 today’s episode, I’m speaking with my friend Brad Johnson. Brad is the host of The Elite Advisor Blueprint® podcast and coach to elite level independent financial advisors. As the former VP of Advisor Development at Advisors Excel, Brad coached a group of independent advisors managing over $1billion of assets annually.Brad has recently chosen to leave a 10+ year career to build a company of his own. We talk about this major life change and how he knew he was ready to leave, the key philosophical difference between money and wealth, and why now is the time to take a step — no matter how big or small — toward living the life you truly want.Key TakeawaysWhat Brad learned from some of the greatest minds in the financial industry — and how he knew it was time to move on from a company he spent over a decade with.The importance of creating freedom of time — doing what you want, when you want, with whoever you want.The true meaning of wealth and why making more money is a shortsighted goal.The investing strategy that piggybacks off the most brilliant people in the world.The reason so many people have an unbalanced approach to investing.The top three skills Brad believes helped him achieve success in business AND life.The most powerful piece of advice Brad ever received about retirement.The #1 habit to achieve success with your goals. 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/2Get the BookTo 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.

Lifestyle investors have the power to live the lifestyle they want, stay in their zone of genius all the time, and still provide for themselves and their families. Anyone can become a lifestyle investor, but it requires focus, action, and education.If anyone embodies what it means to be a lifestyle investor, it’s Justin Donald. Entrepreneur has called Justin the next Warren Buffett. Justin made a conscious decision to become a lifestyle investor. Now, he's ready to help share savvy investors’ success stories, his philosophies when it comes to deals and investments, and how to stop wasting time and make things happen.Today, Ryan Levesque joins the podcast for a conversation with Justin about how he became a lifestyle investor, what you can expect from this show in the weeks to come, and an outline of Justin’s 10 commandments of investing.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.comGet the BookTo 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.