Average Joe Finances

Join Mike Cavaggioni with Dan Sheeks on the 71st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss achieving early financial independence in their early 20s. Dan is the founder of SheeksFreaks, an online community dedicated to helping young people learn money management skills, real estate investing, and early financial independence. He shares how he helps teens learn financial literacy. He i...

Join Mike Cavaggioni with his guest, Savannah Arroyo, on the 70th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Today, they discuss the similarities between working in the healthcare system and syndicating real estate investments. Savannah is a full-time registered nurse, managing multiple departments at a busy, Magnet-recognized hospital. But she is also a real estate investor, focusing on value-a...

Join Mike Cavaggioni with his guests, Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner, on the 69th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about venturing into the world of side-hustling. Carrie and Craig met as singles while building their businesses. Living a modest life, Carrie began her business while studying sociology and Women's Studies. Meanwhile, Craig first considered creating his...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and David Torrence on the 68th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about how you can invest towards financial independence in 20 minutes. David is the CEO of Throne CG and the founder of KP Cares Foundation Inc. Throne CG is an investment consulting firm, while KP Cares is a non-profit geared towards assisting under-resourced communities, bridging the weal...

Join Mike Cavaggioni with Rob Schulz on the 67th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about what financial planning achieves, why you should have a line of credit prepared anytime, how short-term biases affect our finances today, and so much more. After they share the schemes that fit folks who are averse to investing, Rob speaks about the asset classes he invests in and explai...

Join Mike Cavaggioni with Chad Wittfeldt on the 66th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss flipping, cryptocurrency mining, and real estate investing. Chad started his journey as an entrepreneur early, flipping anything he got his hands on, then began trading stocks and currencies in his teens and later became very focused on passive income creation. He currently focuses on two re...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Al Jones on the 65th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about what financial decisions you can make to achieve a perfect credit score. Al is a personal finance author and a game developer in Phoenix, Arizona. After years of making poor financial decisions, thinking it was the norm, he decided to turn things around by learning finance, specifically cre...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Calvin Blankenship on the 64th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about setting goals as a new real estate investor. Calvin is an active duty corpsman in the United States Navy who always had an entrepreneurial mindset. However, after trying his hand in network marketing, he ultimately realized his goal to replace his military income with passive and...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Michael Lush on the 63rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about replacing mortgage with HELOC to start saving thousands of dollars in interest. Michael is the founder and CEO of Lush Enterprises, educating consumers on more efficient ways to purchase or refinance their homes. He used to be a mortgage loan officer who always did what he believed was...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Dave Foster on the 62nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about how 1031 exchanges can help you achieve financial freedom. Dave is the founder and CEO of Ironwood Solutions. The multi-industry company focuses on value addition through systemic process improvement, balancing capital maximization, and wealth preservation. They also provide project-spec...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Tristan Pelloux on the 61st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about various innovations in financial services today. Tristan is the founder and Chief Pencil Officer of FinTech Review, an online media outlet on the FinTech industry. Besides managing and writing for Fintech Review, he serves as a management consultant, helping various companies worldwi...

Join Mike Cavaggioni with Raymond Riopel on the 60th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about the role money plays in life, how Raymond defines "financial freedom," the four currencies, and phases of life, and many more. Growing up, Raymond learned that if someone wants to achieve success, one needs to take control of it. After he explains the power of gratitude and...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Brendan Lee Young on the 59th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about what DIY investors need to succeed. Brendan is the CEO and co-founder of Passiv, a portfolio management tool designed to help self-directed investors manage and grow their wealth. At Passiv, they believe that our money should work hard for us and not the other way around. And so, P...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Will Owens on the 58th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about how changing your mindset can change the world. Will Owens is the CEO and founder of The Mind Creates. In 2020, he recognized the ability for people to create the life they desired with the power of the mind. And so, through this revelation, Will designed, “The Mind Creates,” to assist pe...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Brian Dress on the 57th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss long-term investing and what to look out for when working with fiduciaries. A futures trader for nearly 15 years, Brian is an investment advisor and Director of Research at Left Brain Wealth Management. He and his team select individual stocks and bonds to outperform benchmark indexes and use co...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Nathan Webb on the 56th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss the nuances of performing a 1031 exchange to get the most out of your commercial investments. Nathan has been an international entrepreneur and investor for over seven years now. While running a successful business overseas, he fell in love with real estate and immediately began investment proje...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Brandon Magierowski on the 55th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss the power of networking and what to keep in mind when partnering up for joint ventures. Brandon is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and co-founder of Real Focus Capital. There, he helps fellow and aspiring investors generate passive income through multifamily and comme...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Rick Mazur on the 54th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss what you need to know when getting into day trading. Rick Mazur is a financial trader, investor, mentor, and podcast host. Over the years, Rick has owned multiple businesses, creating a diverse portfolio of investments. Nowadays, he helps people become more knowledgeable in the trading space. Tod...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Karena Calhoun on the 53rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss how to crush your goals unhindered by marrying your purpose with your authentic self. Karena is a certified mindset and life coach who guides women entrepreneurs to develop their businesses. She helps unveil their authentic selves, discover their purpose, increase their self-confidence, and d...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Prashant Kumar on the 52nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss why it is never too late to invest in real estate and how to get started. Prashant is the CEO and founder of My Realty Gains. Here, he assists ultra-busy professionals in identifying excellent investment opportunities, providing stable cash flow, and long-term capital appreciation by purchasi...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Amy Farrow on the 51st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss how expanding your knowledge of people opens up more opportunities in real estate. Amy is a real estate lawyer, a former law enforcement officer, and a mother to four great kids. She often spends her time helping fellow investors, whether aspiring or experienced, pursue their real estate jou...

Join Mike Cavaggioni with his guests, Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart, on the 50th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss investing in apartments overseas and achieving a “ Return on Impact” . Michael is an Air Force Officer and Biology Professor, while Suzy is a Supply Chain Coordinator and Program Manager. Both serve as the founders of Adventurous Real Estate Investors, spe...

Join Mike Cavaggioni with Michael Soroko and Zach Zenda on the 49th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast, as they discuss the benefits of working with financial advisors—or, as per Soroko, " the CFOs of your finance ." In recent media, subjects like DOGE Coin and GameStop have created non-stop buzz in business and investing. As a result, more people are getting into cryptocurrenci...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Melissa Johnson on the 48th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast, as they discuss how she abandoned the safety walls of a nine-to-five to fully get into the game of real estate investing. Being a real estate investor doesn’t always have to be about closing hundreds of transactions. Instead, for Melissa, the lifestyle it enables for herself and her family holds the r...

Join Mike Cavaggioni and Ramsey Blankenship on the 47th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss the scalability of multi-family and the signs of a thriving real estate market. Ramsey Blankenship is a Navy Explosive Ordinance Technician, diving instructor, and one of the founders of Real Focus Capital. Here, they acquire and manage value-add, commercial multi-family properties i...