

The Next-Level Income Show
Chris Larsen
Raise your Income, investments, and life to the next level! Do you want to live life on your own terms? Financially independent people have assets that generate income greater than their expenses. We explore ways how people have increased their income and net worth to achieve financial independence (and how you can too).
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Jun 21, 2022 • 34min
EP. 106 | How Money Insights’ Investment Optimizer Strategy Makes a Difference with Blake Brogan
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 – Episode sponsor: The Multifamily Investor Nation Summit01:00 – Episode Overview | This week’s guest: Blake Brogan02:27 – Blake’s background05:13 – The Investment Optimizer and the mechanics behind it05:51 – The Investment Optimizer: The Opportunity Fund08:30 – Investment Optimizer vs. Savings Account14:30 – The Investment Optimizer: The Vehicle16:37 – The Investment Optimizer: The Strategy20:55 – The Investment Optimizer: Key Benefits21:37 – Simple Interest vs. Compound Interest25:05 – Investment Optimizer with CV-LOC29:09 – Investment Optimizer vs. Savings Account with CV-LOC30:33 – The Investment Optimizer: Key TakeawaysCONNECTING WITH THE GUESTMoney Insights’ Investment Optimizer Strategy Webinar: https://www.nextlevelincome.com/bankingWebsite: https://moneyinsights.net/Blake’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-brogan-78380a10b/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyInsightsGrp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0fBokwg09-2H2kXWK5Zfw If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Jun 14, 2022 • 38min
EP. 105 | Financial Independence and Beyond with Billy Keels
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 – Episode sponsor: The Multifamily Investor Nation Summit01:00 – Episode Overview | This week’s guest: Billy Keels03:33 – The big change in Billy’s life07:44 – Deciding to live overseas | The job that changed Billy’s life15:28 – “Sales is the most phenomenal profession”18:43 – Don’t try to do everything by yourself20:12 – What led Billy to his very first investment27:41 – Goals for the future30:07 – Billy’s current projects34:20 – You cannot focus on the next steps without first focusing on the next single step36:03 – https://www.firstgencp.com/paylesstax CONNECTING WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.firstgencp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billykeels/Going Long Podcast with Billy Keels: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-long-podcast-with-billy-keels/id1518643887 If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Jun 7, 2022 • 34min
EP. 104 | Taking Asset Protection to the Next Level with Scott Smith
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 – Episode sponsor: The Multifamily Investor Nation Summit01:00 – Episode Overview | This week’s guest: Scott Smith02:41 – Scott’s Real Estate Story: Paving the way through law school06:09 – “Suing insurance companies"08:43 – From corporate to real estate10:41 – “Your financial freedom is one of the most important foundations for the rest of your life”13:53 – How do you structure your asset protection?18:56 – Series LLC: The next level of asset protection24:05 – Learn asset protection with Royal Legal Solutions25:33 – Royal Legal Solutions service fees27:53 – Get to know Scott a little more | Additional financial advice30:49 – Learn more and get started!CONNECTING WITH THE GUESTLearn asset protection with Royal Legal Solutions: https://go.royallegalsolutions.com/financial-freedom-quiz-page-1Website: https://royallegalsolutions.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalLegalSolutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/royallegalsolutions/If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

May 31, 2022 • 37min
EP. 103 | How Persistence Became the Solid Foundation for Success with Ian Ippolito
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:00 – Episode sponsor: The Airbnb Kickstart Course00:32 – Guest introduction: Ian Ippolito02:29 – Ian’s roller-coaster journey: “I wanted to be my own boss.”03:35 – First software program04:41 – Second software attempt and first success}06:09 – Third attempt08:48 – The .com crash10:22 – Fourth attempt11:34 – Ian’s big break13:26 – Opportunity knocks15:22 – “I need a reason to wake up excited!”16:02 – The beginning of passive investing17:25 – The iceberg analogy18:59 – www.therealestatecrowdfundingreview.com24:00 – Due diligence is crucial25:08 – The Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki26:52 – Predictions35:21 – www.privateinvestorclub.comCONNECTING WITH THE GUESTWebsite: www.privateinvestorclub.comWebsite 2: www.therealestatecrowdfundingreview.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianippolito/If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

May 24, 2022 • 23min
EP. 102 | Self-Directed Retirement Investing: How It Works and Simple Ways to Get Started with Corey Daharsh
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:01 - Episode sponsor: Money Insights’ Investor Optimizer Strategy00:40 - Guest introduction: Corey Daharsh02:01 - Corey’s background07:13 - What is a Self-Directed IRA?09:37 - Who typically opens self-directed IRAs?12:24 - Asset classes that people are using their self-directed IRAs to invest in15:17 - Financing18:22 - Timeline and fees when setting up self-directed IRAsCONNECTING WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.advantaira.com/https://www.advantaira.com/corey-daharsh-cisp/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreydaharsh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdaharsh/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DB4o8WSSLA If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

May 17, 2022 • 24min
EP. 101 | Maximizing Income-Generating Options to Maximize Growth with Laura Alamery
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:01 - Episode sponsor: Airbnb Kickstart Course00:32 - Guest introduction: Laura Alamery01:42 - Laura’s background02:59 - First deal04:56 - Using Robert Allen and Carleton Sheets’ strategies08:15 - How many properties it took to build up ten thousand a month09:02 - Do these financing strategies still work today?09:46 - Short term rentals vs. long term rentals12:15 - Laura’s training program14:39 - Favorite strategies15:21 - Wholesaling: You’re not selling properties17:35 - Tips for teaching children financial lessons19:32 - What Laura thinks the future holds for real estateCONNECTING WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.lauraalamery.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalamery/Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/user/realestatementorshipYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/realestatementorshipLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lauraalameryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInvestingMentorship If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

May 10, 2022 • 29min
EP. 100 | What Does the Future Hold and How Are We Preparing for It?
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:01 - Episode sponsor - Money Insights’ Investment Optimizer Strategy01:05 - Welcome to episode 100!01:51 - What does the future hold?03:17 - Investors need to be cautious03:27 - Real estate goes in eighteen and a half year cycles03:54 - “The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking” by Phil Anderson04:35 - The mid cycle slowdown06:32 - The next five years10:37 - Focusing on B+ and Class A multifamily real estate12:05 - 2021, the best year on record for multifamily real estate12:29 - Where do we stand today?12:56 - Not a good time to buy residential real estate for cash flow15:06 -The American Association of Individual Investors Survey17:06 - What the next several years hold 18:56 - Should I start selling or stop investing?19:24 - So what to do during the best years of the real estate cycle?21:10 - What areas of real estate are going to fit the bill?23:49 - What to do as we approach the downturn26:41 - The number one mistake Chris made during the last downturnEpisode Links:Phil Anderson: https://propertysharemarketeconomics.com/Case-schiller real estate index: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/10/understanding-case-shiller-index.aspInvestment Optimizer: https://www.nextlevelincome.com/bankingIf you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

May 3, 2022 • 32min
EP. 99 | Making the Most of Tech Skills and Experience to Provide Maximum Value to the Industry and to Others with Eng Taing
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:01 - Episode sponsor: Airbnb Kickstart course00:33 - Guest introduction: Eng Taing02:22 - Eng’s story and how he made it to the US06:26 - Transition to a career in technology and working for Apple07:56 - Pursuing tech and attending Wharton08:41 - Eng’s first real estate investment14:47 - Scaling and bringing in other investors either in syndications or as partners22:42 - Investing, buying, and selling Bitcoin 23:52 - Why Eng got into Bitcoin and what his company is doing in that space26:31 - Who are these miners?29:20 - Touzi Capital: Behind the nameCONNECTING WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.touzicapital.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/engtaingofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engtaingofficial/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMq6KuqNJMzqYhsAtVQ9QngLinktree: https://linktr.ee/engtaingofficial If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Apr 26, 2022 • 29min
EP. 98 | Is Multi-Generational Legacy Planning for You? with Christian Allen and Rod Zabriskie
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:01 - Episode sponsor: Money Insights Investment Optimizer Strategy00:40 - Guest introduction: Christian Allen and Rod Zabriskie03:44 - The framework for working with high-income earners04:11 - Generational legacy planning05:28 - The Investment Optimizer, other strategies, and premium finance08:37 - Cash-value life insurance as an asset11:54 - Capital Avalanche13:00 - Who is this strategy for? Who should start to think about these things?16:41 - Who takes over the premium payments?19:31 - Perpetual family banking27:58 - New book by Christian, Rod, and Chris: “Money Insights for Sales Professionals”CONNECTING WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://moneyinsights.net/insights@moneyinsights.netLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-allen-aams-awma-7a41ab54https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodzabriskiTo learn more about all three strategies talked about today: www.nextlevelincome.com If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Apr 19, 2022 • 39min
EP. 97 | Where We are in the Real Estate Cycle with DJ Van Keuren
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE00:01 - Episode sponsor: Money Insights00:41 - Guest introduction: DJ Van Keuren02:11 - How DJ got into real estate and working with family offices03:27 - Real estate market cycles07:24 - Average net worth of families DJ works with08:41 - Percentage of families generating wealth from real estate vs other businesses11:55 - Seventy percent of wealth is lost between generations14:11 - Strategies that family offices use to promote generational wealth21:08 - Thoughts on the benefits of losing liquidity25:25 - Where we are in the real estate cycle 30:00 - Other areas that DJ’s group is looking into right now 33:14 - DJ’s books CONNECTING WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.evergreenpropertypartners.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djvankeurenhttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/family-office-real-estate-magazinehttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-family-office-real-estate-newsletter-6567919886562058240Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djvankeuren/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJVanKeuren If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on how to raise your income, investments, and life to the Next-Level visit our website at Next-Level Income (nextlevelincome.com)
Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com