The Better Than Rich Show

What if there was a way to regain your freedom and accumulate wealth, all without hustling your way to burnout? Chris Larsen is the founder and principal of Next Level income. He bought his first single-family rental at age 21 and has so far been actively involved in over $1 billion real estate acquisitions. In addition to real estate, Chris owns multiple car wash locations across the southeast. Since retiring after 18 years in the medical device industry, he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. In today’s episode, Chris shares practical strategies you can implement today to start creating a foundation of wealth for your future. He also dives deep into leveraging your whole life insurance policy to create cash deals and enjoy true freedom from passive income. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 02:28 How Chris got into the real estate business 05:37 Passive income is the fastest path to true freedom 07:09 Understand that Lucrative deals are everywhere 10:25 Ways to get started in real estate investing 15:31 How to invest in real estate with little or no money 17:05 Become your own bank with whole life insurance 19:07 Is whole life insurance worth it? 22:40 When to put money in a qualified plan 24:07 Life insurance is a tool, not an investment 30:13 Why whole life insurance gets a bad rep 33:06 What is cash flow investing? 36:48 How to get cash from your life insurance policy 37:40 The role of depreciation in real estate investing 41:26 Why Chris believes the world needs more financial literacy 42:34 Chris’ go-to resources for self-improvement 43:31 Chris’ definition of being better than rich 44:15 Parting thoughts Links and Resources Connect with Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nextlevelincome/ Website - Nextlevelincome.com/ The Next Level Income Show - https://www.nextlevelincome.com/podcast Get Your Free Book & Audiobook Here - https://www.nextlevelincome.com/book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash Connect with The Better Than Rich Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Want to learn how to find and get booked on speaking gigs? Grant Baldwin is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking businesses. Over the last 13 years, Grant has spoken to over 500,000 people in 47 different states. In today’s episode, Grant shares how you can consistently find speaking gigs, build relationships in your industry, and become known as an authority. He also reveals business tactics, speaking tips, and insider strategies to help you uncover your unique story and land your first speaking gig. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 00:30 SPEAK: The speaker success roadmap 05:25 Steps to starting a speaking career from scratch 07:17 Limiting beliefs and how to overcome them 09:04 Mistakes to avoid when building your speaking business 13:35 The main measures for professional speaking success 16:35 Knowing when and how to scale your business 19:36 Why you need to hire good people and get out of their way 21:50 How to build a life that supports your business 24:55 Embrace the seasonality of life 25:41 Ways to build intentionality in your marriage 27:29 How to create healthy boundaries in your life 31:54 Why Andrew and his wife decided to homeschool their kids 35:35 Dos and Don’ts of successful homeschooling 38:57 How to design life on your own terms 40:49 Andrew’s go-to resources for self-improvement 41:36 Andrew’s definition of being better than rich 42:48 Parting thoughts Links and Resources Connect with Dustin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantbaldwin The Speaker Lab: https://thespeakerlab.com/ The Speaker Lab Podcast: https://thespeakerlab.com/podcast/ The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform by Grant Baldwin: https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Speaker-Booking-Building-Platform/dp/0801094089 ReWork: Change the Way You Work Forever Paperback by David Heinemeier Hansson: https://www.amazon.in/ReWork-Change-Way-Work-Forever/dp/0091929784 Connect with The Better Than Rich Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Do you know the unique transformation required to reach elite status in all aspects of life? Are you struggling to overcome the fear of the unknown and unleash your natural gifts? The good news is you have the power to reprogram your mind for a happier, more productive life. The even better news is you don’t have to wait; the time is now. Trey Colley is a world-class entrepreneur and officially our youngest-ever guest. The 22-year-old is on a mission to help others discover the true power of the mind, body, and soul. From an early age, Trey believed he was destined for greatness, and his professional journey is a testament to his willingness to challenge the status quo. Tune in to hear how Trey built his business from the ground up and successfully helped brands collectively gain over a hundred million followers. Although young, his wisdom will free you from complacency and bring you closer to your true potential. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Growing a brand and what it means 03:32 Why Instagram is like a digital business card 06:45 How to grow your organic reach on social media 10:43 Benefits of following social media trends to expand your reach 12:49 You must set deadlines for your goals 14:05 How the law of reciprocity works on social media 17:03 How to use the law of attraction for business success 22:55 Successful businesses are built on client satisfaction 27:05 What is a celebrity giveaway? 30:09 How to use celebrity giveaways to build social proof 33:01 Be willing to take less profit to do more business 34:32 Trey’s journey to his first 10k month 39:36 The ups and downs of being an entrepreneur 41:50 Money can distract you from your life’s mission 44:07 Using money to buy back lost time 46:25 Great examples of life beyond the money 49:51 Trey’s motivation for making more money 54:39 Influencing people comes with a lot of responsibilities 56:01 How to connect with Trey 58:23 Closing questions 01:03:45 Trey’s definition of better than rich 01:05:03 Parting thoughts Links and Resources S99 Agency - https://s99agency.com/ Trey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treycolley/ Trey’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS98wPFQecJNRLvJuhSUYUg Connect with Trey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@treycolleyy The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Connect with The Better Than Rich Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Although we may not openly identify as "addicts," everybody is in some way addicted to something. It could be food, drugs, social media, or destructive habits; it doesn't matter. All that matters is that it's detrimental to your well-being. If you're struggling with some form of addiction, you must understand that addiction rarely exists in a vacuum. In most cases, it occurs alongside trauma. This is why all addicts must first deal with their trauma before seeking help for their addictions. In today's episode, Andrew and Mike talk to Jesse Harless, an expert in addiction recovery and a leader in trauma-informed healing. His mission is to help ambitious heart-centered leaders and purpose-driven organizations clear obstacles out of their path and live in alignment with their highest potential. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Jesse's recovery journey 04:48 Why trauma often leads to addiction 06:22 A trauma-informed approach to recovery 09:32 We all have trauma 11:49 Spiritual healing from trauma 13:55 What is the Higgs Field? 15:00 Heart Math and the intuitive intelligence of the heart and brain 17:49 How to connect with your intuition 20:14 Resilience and why it's so important 22:55 First step to building resilience and overcoming your addiction 26:43 No one is coming to save you 30:45 Jesse's successes in his professional and personal life 32:30 The future of addiction recovery 34:43 What a professional recovery coach can do for you 37:23 The state of health and wellness in large corporations 41:05 Quick fire questions 44:10 Jesse's definition of being better than rich 44:39 Parting thoughts Links and Resources Jesse on Instagram Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers by Jesse Harless If Not You, Then Who?: Harness Your Strengths To Shift From Addiction To Abundance by Jesse Harless The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté Connect with The Better Than Rich Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Are you a front-row dad? Do your wife and kids think you're an absolute legend? If not, you've got a lot of work to do. Your goal as a man is to be a family man with a business, not a businessman with a family. Sure, you can try to build your professional life around the clock, but at what cost? In today's episode, Andrew and Mike talk to Jon Vroman, Founder of Front Row Dads, a diverse group of 230 dads from 12 different countries who share a common bond of choosing to put family first as they grow their businesses. Tune in to hear Jon describe what it takes to win at home and work, as well as some simple habits, strategies, and routines to help men take responsibility for themselves, their families, their community, and the world. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Jon as a 29-year-old versus Jon now 05:57 Become a family man with a business, not a businessman with a family 07:54 Don't sacrifice your family in pursuit of more 08:52 Turning point in Jon's professional and personal life 10:46 Why men must head to their calling 13:58 Understand that life is an energy play 17:01 Biggest challenges facing modern dads 19:38 Benefits of being part of a community of men 22:13 Community is a man's greatest survival tool 25:15 Miracle morning for parents and families 31:48 Men should be proud of their masculinity and fatherly roles 35:03 Masculine and feminine energies 37:44 From roommate to soulmate 40:06 The meaning of "People marry their unfinished businesses" 43:05 Closing questions 47:05 Become a front-row dad 52:20 Parting thoughts Links and Resources Connect with Jon on Twitter  Front Row Dads Front Row Dads Podcast The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making by Jon Vroman The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida Connect with The Better Than Rich Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Everyone's a health and fitness "expert" these days. Just scroll through social media, and you're bound to see at least one influencer sharing shortcuts to muscle building, detoxing, losing weight, and cleanses. But beyond the self-proclaimed "wellness bloggers" spreading questionable nutritional, health, and fitness information, who is an expert anyway? Who can you trust with your health? In today's episode, Andrew and Mike sit down with Ben Pakulski, former Mr. Canada and the world's top authority on intelligent muscle building and fat loss. His podcast, Muscle Intelligence, gives a simple-to-understand deep dive into the complex world of bodybuilding and building a body you love. Tune in to hear Ben drop knowledge bombs on the best way to live a healthy life, develop your very own BS filter, what it truly means to be a man, as well as some not-so-controversial thoughts on vaccines and vaccines mandates. Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 02:33 Is your fitness "influencer" an expert or just full of sh*t? 06:25 Top 3 myths about the health and wellness space 07:09 Why breathing is a high-performance drug 10:08 The difference between Monk and Warrior-type breathing 11:49 The real issue with instant gratification 14:13 Never settle for a life of mediocrity 17:23 Ways to become the master of your own mind 20:46 How to set goals and hold yourself to a higher standard 22:16 Valuable lessons on facing hardships and struggles 26:26 Ben's turning point in life 28:20 Change your values, change your life 32:35 Why Ben decided to homeschool his kids 35:55 Your kids don't need school to learn social skills 37:24 The Tampa Homeschooling Collective 39:39 The goal of parenting is to raise self-aware humans 44:28 The crisis of masculinity and what it means to be a man 47:27 Understanding the masculine-feminine dynamics 52:46 Ben's thoughts on vaccines and vaccine mandates 57:02 Understand that the government doesn't care about you 58:51 How to discern information with intelligent curiosity 01:01:20 Why you need to stop being too reliant on the government 01:05:06 Building a successful business in the health and wellness space 01:10:27 Quick-fire segment 01:12:50 Parting thoughts Links and Resources Benpakulski.com Muscle Intelligence podcast Listen to our podcast on Anchor You can also stream our podcast on the following platforms; Google Podcast Apple Podcast Connect with us Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Ian Koniak is on a mission to help others perform to their full potential and crush their goals by mastering the mindset, habits, and skills needed to perform at the highest level. Ian is a big believer in addition by subtraction and constantly emphasizes the importance of time management when it comes to achieving your goals. On this episode, Ian shares his inspiring story of addiction and redemption and how he was able to turn his life around by being honest with himself and the people around him. Get ready for a heavy and equally inspiring episode of the ‘Better Than Rich Show!’ Topics Covered 00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - Feeling Empty after Being “Successful” 04:56 - Finding Fulfillment in Your Work and Career 08:25 - Ian shares his story of hitting rock bottom 12:05 - The value of honesty and integrity in relationships 14:09 - The problem with insidious addictions 18:14 - How faith has played such a large role in Ian’s success 24:14 - Identifying our unique gifts from our challenges 27:20 - A counterintuitive way to grow your sales skills 34:30 - How to succeed as a “no-pressure” sales person 39:49 - Why Ian believes the world needs more love 40:53 - Ian’s favorite books on success Connect with Ian Website LinkedIn Join Ian’s Coaching Waitlist Ian Koniak Sales Coaching - YouTube Resources Mentioned Sell Without Selling Out: A Guide to Success on Your Own Terms The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Man's Search for Meaning Listen to our podcast on Anchor You can also stream our podcast on the following platforms; Google Podcast Apple Podcast Connect with us Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Aaron Walker is the president and founder of View From The Top and the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind Group. Having a rollercoaster life, Aaron has definitely went through some of the highest highs and lowest lows and in this episode, he talks all about it. Listen as Aaron shares all about his challenges and triumphs that mapped him a life of significance. Topics Covered 2:23 - Aaron answers questions about his book. 5:55 - How he began his pawnshop and how it grew. 9:02 - Aaron talks about his regrets and the importance of setting better boundaries. 12:32 - Aaron’s Philosophy on taking care of his relationship with his wife. 18:27 - Aaron shares the biggest struggle of his life when he accidentally hit someone & how he got through it. 26:05 - Aaron’s friendship with Dave Ramsey. 30:16 - How Dave’s mastermind group helped him get by and level up. 34:41 - The process Aaron went through to reveal some important core values. 38:20 - How Aaron distinguishes the truth from opinion. 39:59 - The unhealthy addiction to technology 44:09 - Aaron’s hunting story that led him to practice genuine forgiveness. Resources Mentioned View From The Top Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork  Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It Join us for our upcoming events where the entire crew comes together for a life changing, mind-blowing experience. Discover Your Purpose - July 2022 July Event — Better Than Rich Business Leadership Mastery - September 2022 September Event — Better Than Rich Forest Through the Trees - November 2022 COMING SOON!!!! Listen to our podcast on Anchor You can also stream our podcast on the following platforms; Google Podcast Apple Podcast Connect with us Website  Facebook Instagram  Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Faith can move mountains but the truth is, with faith comes challenges and many hurdles. For most, the trials and tribulations leave their faith faltered. But in this episode, we speak with one of the very few people whose faith remains strong despite all the dark setbacks. Listen as we learn about Link Forester, a successful financial advisor, avid golfer, and now a new author, as he shares with us the bumpy road he calls his life but with strong faith, brought him to a destination full of blessings and fulfillment. Topics Covered 0:12 - How Link uses golf as a vehicle in his life. 2:26 - Link shares his early upbringing. 5:39 - How Link first started in IBM. 8:04 - Link on quitting IBM, taking a risk on selling insurance, and how it became a great plan. 13:15 - The practice of I Am’s or a life vision statement. 14:14 - How Link defines ‘secure’ and ‘free.’ 18:06 - Link’s thoughts on what Christianity is really about. 21:52 - How his faith played a part in the death of Link’s son. 25:48 - How to get stronger in faith in times of tragedy. 27:10 - Link defines a belief in his own perspective. 30:45 - Why Link decided to write a book. Resources Mentioned The Side Road  True Radical Love Link Forester Author The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy Are you ready to create the life of your dreams where you don’t just experience financial success but true fulfilment instead? Well the truth is, who you spend time with is who you’ll become. Now is the time to join over 300 ambitious entrepreneurs from all throughout the world in our exclusive mastermind program and community. Learn more about this elite group of entrepreneurs and apply to join the movement at The Better Than Rich Show | Facebook 🎯🎯🎯 Join us for our upcoming events where the entire crew comes together for a life changing, mind-blowing experience. Discover Your Purpose - July 2022 July Event — Better Than Rich Business Leadership Mastery - September 2022 September Event — Better Than Rich Forest Through the Trees - November 2022 COMING SOON!!!! You can also stream our podcast on the following platforms; Google Podcast Apple Podcast Connect with us Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin

Known as the world’s number one limitless mindset authority, Jv Crum is also the founder of Conscious Millionaire, he’s an attorney, plus he’s an international best-selling author. Mentoring both young and old entrepreneurs to become conscious leaders, Jv has shifted the mindset, ways, and profits of business owners to their benefit. In this episode, Jv talks everything about wealth, how to get there on a holistic approach, and why tapping into a world of a conscious mindset is what you’ll need. Topics Covered 2:30 - Jv talks about the formula of creating a wealth model. 6:50 - How Jv helps his clients tap into their limitless possibilities. 10:08 - What triggered Jv for his awakening on awareness. 14:48 - The importance of consciousness to achieving your goals. 20:33 - Jv shares his childhood and what became his inspiration to become a millionaire. 24:34 - The difference between a millionaire and a conscious millionaire. 26:01 - The power of purpose in bringing consciousness in full force. 29:01 - Jv shares his thoughts on death and its relevance to a business owner. 33:28 - The spectrum of lack and scarcity and limitless abundance. 36:18 - How aligning your identity with your goals plays a big role in becoming a millionaire. Resources Mentioned Conscious Millionaire  Conscious Capitalism Conscious Millionaire, Make Millions Think and Grow Rich  Man’s Search For Meaning Are you ready to create the life of your dreams where you don’t just experience financial success but true fulfillment instead? Well the truth is, who you spend time with is who you’ll become. Now is the time to join over 300 ambitious entrepreneurs from all throughout the world in our exclusive mastermind program and community. Learn more about this elite group of entrepreneurs and apply to join the movement! You can also stream our podcast on the following platforms; Google Podcast Apple Podcast Connect with us Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Linkedin