Control and Compound with Darren Mitchell

On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down how pre-construction projects work, a step by step process of what you need to do and they finish the episode off with how infinite banking can be used to enhance these types of projects. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Hands-on vs. hands-off investing 2:45 - What is pre-construction? 4:00 - Example of pre-construction projec...

On today's episode, Darren and Christina go over the SMART goals strategy, how to get organized for the year, making sure you set BIG goals, and finish the episode with how Control and Compound specifically sets and attains their goals. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:05 - SMART goals method 2:15 - Specific goal 4:00 - Measurable goal 6:05 - Attainable goal 7:10 - Relevant goal 8:00 - Timeline...

In the first episode of a series breaking down Darren's book "Infinite Banking for Real Estate Investors", Darren and Christina chat all things private lending and how you as an investor can use other people's money to take advantage of opportunities in the market. This strategy is what some of the most savvy investors use and after listening to this episode, you too can use it effectively. The ep...

Happy New Year folks! It's the first Control and Compound update episode of 2023, Darren and Christina look back on a great 2022 and then forecast the upcoming year and what we should expect to see with interest rates, the stock market, housing market, and of course the insurance industry at large. The team at Control and Compound is pumped for a huge year and we have some great podcasts coming ou...

Merry Christmas Everyone! On this episode, Darren and Christina break down the steps you'll need to take so you can get approved for an infinite banking policy and start taking control of your money now! Tune in and let's get started. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:18 - Finding out if infinite banking is for you 2:20 - Life insurance application break down 9:40 - Steps you need to take if you...

In this episode, Darren and Christina break down how the modern day bank makes money using your money. It's quite the business model and the best part is, Darren and Christina tell you, the listener, how you can use the same strategies and be your OWN bank! Tune in now, you don't want to miss this one. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Origins of modern day bank 3:30 - The 3 wants that bank...

On this weeks' episode, Darren and Christina are back with part 2 of answering your most frequently asked questions! We have compiled questions 11-20 from Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube and address them all. Enjoy! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:53 - How come everyone isn't getting an infinite banking policy? Shouldn't it be more popular? 2:25 - How many infinite banking policies can I own? 4...

On today's episode, Darren sits down with Alfonso Cuadra, the Godfather of Real Estate to discuss his journey into the multi unit and multi family business with properties in Canada and the United States. Alfonso talks about his background, how he survived two wars before coming to Canada as a refugee and starting his entrepreneurial journey into real estate. Alfonso also chats about why he thinks...

On today's December update episode, Darren and Christina chat about the current state of the stock market, a big announcement from Bank of Canada on the 8th, the FTX scandal and the current fallout, as well as a new real estate app for Ontario and client portal reviews for Manulife and Equitable. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Stock market update 1:20 - Bank of Canada announ...

On this episode, Darren and Christina take a deep dive into what it means to compound your money and why it's so important to understand the concept. Darren uses the 'Double The Penny' example to show how impactful compounding your money can be even if you start with a small amount of cash. The two then break down how compounding your money is affected by the 3 wealth destroyers. It will surprise...

On today's episode, Darren and Christina sit down with Jesse Berger to do a deep dive on bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market as a whole. Jesse is the other of Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin, and the title really says it all. If you've been trying to learn more about bitcoin and whether or not it's the right investment/currency for you, check out this episode and of course check out J...

On this week's episode, Darren and Christina are answering your most frequently asked questions! We have compiled the top ten questions from Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube and address them all. Enjoy! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - What is infinite banking? 2:05 - How do I create an infinite banking policy? 3:25 - What kind of life insurance do I use for an infinite banking policy? 4:05...

On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down inflation and how we've found ourselves in this position with inflation still on the rise. The two also chat about stagflation, how you can measure your real inflation and what we can do to fight back against it. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - What is inflation and why are we here? 4:10 - Are we experiencing inflation or stagflation? 5:...

On this month's C&C update, Darren and Christina cover the recent interest rate hike, the struggling Canadian Dollar, the current outlook of the real estate market, as well as some exciting news for upcoming episodes! Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Interest rates up by 50 basis points 1:30 - Inflation is down slightly 2:30 - The Canadian Dollar is down 3:55 - Volatility in the stock mark...

On today's episode, Darren and Christina are debunking all the RRSP myths that you've been told over the years including how a lot of people think they're getting a tax deduction when they put money into an RRSP, but in reality they are tax deferrals, not deductions.  At retirement, there's two things you can do with your money, spend it or give it away. Do your spending plan and estate plan NOW....

On this week's episode, Darren and Christina break down the advantages business owners have when incorporating the use of the health care spending account. Unlike group insurance, this type of account has many different benefits and the two go through the different ways you can take advantage if you're a business owner. 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - How do we fit health care spending account in ove...

We've talked a lot about what the infinite banking strategy can do for you when you're taking advantage of opportunities before retirement but on today's episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down a strategy that comes into play in retirement: the death benefit. Rarely a main focus, the death benefit will give you a permission slip to spend your own money in retirement. Darren and Christina u...

On today's episode, Darren and Christina debunk the infamous Dave Ramsey video on YouTube where he tells a caller on his show why infinite banking is a scam and why this caller should stay away from this type of policy. Point by point, Darren and Christina dissect where Dave goes wrong in his video and although he is coming from a perspective of being in the United States, as opposed to Canada, mu...

On today's episode, Darren and Christina show you how you can double your retirement income and at the same time reduce your retirement risk! Believe it or not, there's a way you can do this and if you're wondering why you've never heard of this concept before, it's because the banks don't want you to know! Darren and Christina break down what a hypothetical retirement savings plan with look like...

On today's episode, Darren and Christina are coming at you with the October Update and go over a few topics including a quick look at the Stock Market and if Canada is headed to a bear market, another interest rate hike, Bitcoin continues to suffer, housing prices are down across Canada and finally, Control and Compound welcomes Jill to the team! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 0:20 - Stock Marke...

On this week's episode, Darren and Christina talk about how much life insurance one needs and whether or not you have the right coverage. Christina goes through a needs analysis and also covers the things you want to have covered as well. Christina also breaks down what Human Life Value means and how it relates to exactly how you'll be covered when you purchase the proper life insurance and Darren...

On this week's episode, Darren and Christina breakdown disability insurance and why it's so important to not overlook this type of insurance. Everyone has insurance on their house, their car, their boat etc. but a lot of people don't insure their most important asset, yourself and your earning potential. Prior to age 65, you have a 1 in 3 chance that you'll be disabled for at least 90 days. It's i...

On this week's episode, Darren is joined by Mandy Branham, the joint venture Queen. The two chat about how Mandy got her start in real estate investing and specifically joint ventures, how a joint venture works and what a typical deal looks like, what makes a great team, the different variables that go into deciding what areas to invest in, and finish off with Mandy's advice for people looking to...

Two episodes in one week! Darren and Christina chat about the best places to save your money and also chat about where most people are currently saving their money and why they're at a disadvantage if they're not taking advantage of an infinite banking policy. Darren also breaks down an unstructured loan and why they're one of his favourite components of a policy. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction...

Darren and Christina are back for the September update! This month's update covers whether we'll see another interest rate hike, will inflation continue to rise, big news with Manulife, and a look towards this month's episodes which you won't want to miss! Show notes: 00:24 - Will we see another interest rate hike? 1:20 - Which way is inflation headed? 2:34 - Big news out of Manulife 4:35 - Update...