Money Ripples Podcast

I always say that I am an anti-financial advisor, but I used to be a financial advisor. I didn’t leave because I wasn’t making money, I was at the height of my practice when I left. It wasn’t because it was stressing me out either, it was out of pure integrity.  Key Talking Points of the Episode [01:10] Why did I break out of the traditional mold of financial advising? [02:48] How I got started as...

Today, we have Ron Legrand on the show to talk about investing with no debts and no money down! Ron has been around real estate for a long time and he is a nationally recognized real estate expert with about 40 years of experience in both residential and commercial properties. He has personally bought and sold over 3500 single-family homes and over $300 million in commercial properties! He has spo...

At Money Ripples, our goal is to get you the freedom so that you work because you want to and not because you have to, and that’s what we’re talking about today. In this episode, we will talk about passive income and how you can start building it, no matter where you’re at in life. If you’re looking for ways to create passive income, this is for you. Listen now and learn what you need to do to mak...

Today on the show, we have David Richter, the CEO of Simple CFO Solutions. Simple CFO Solutions helps business owners, especially real estate investors, make sure that they know their numbers and that they are keeping profit.  David is an active real estate investor and through his years in the industry, he learned to understand the business side of it too. Coming from around 5 deals a month to ov...

In this episode, Chris Miles talks about patience and how having it along with consistency and persistence will help you build the momentum you need in order for you to create the freedom you’ve been dreaming to have. Chris shares his life before Money Ripples, how Money Ripples came to be, and how it has been for the past 9 years. Listen to the episode to learn about his journey and how he is usi...

Did you know that you can have other people’s money working hard for you and them? It is absolutely possible. Our guest today will be teaching the tips and tricks to raise capital. Today we have Dave Dubeau joining me on the show. He’s a professional real estate investor, bestselling author, a sought-after consultant and coach, and trainer. Dave will be sharing 5 easy steps to raising capital. Acc...

Is it wise for you to invest in a 529 plan? In my opinion, you should invest in a life insurance policy instead. I will back up my view with facts in this episode. 529 plans are meant for college savings only and are invested in the stock market. The funds are based on the age of the child, and you do not control the money. One of the most significant shortcomings with 529 plans is that you do not...

Achieving financial freedom is everybody’s dream. Unfortunately, many of us spend a lot of time trying to achieve financial independence without asking for help. On today’s show, I have the privilege of hosting an amazing lady who made the bold decision of seeking help when she felt stuck. Right now, she is in a better place than she ever imagined. In this episode, Whitney will be sharing how her...

Biden put himself in a tough spot. He made a campaign promise that no one who earns less than $400,000 a year is going to get additional taxes. The challenge has been how the government will raise money to meet the gap in this reduced taxation. One of the areas the government is thinking of getting extra taxes from is your Roth IRA.  In this episode, I will be giving you the information you need s...

Self-storage investing is gaining popularity by the day. We usually say that every cloud has its silver lining, and the Covid pandemic was not left out. Investors in the self-storage niche have witnessed growth in their business since 2020. Due to the pandemic, people decided to have their things in self-storage due to the lockdown. Also, families had to move some of their belongings to storage to...

Have you invested in a 401k, or are you planning to take up the plan? In this episode, I will be sharing my honest take on the 401K and let you be the judge. Did you know that the government is the primary partner anytime you put your money in qualified plans with the government? Partnering with the government is like having a 50/50 partnership with someone who has all the controlling power. They...

Do you have a desire to do short term rentals as a part-time business, but you have no idea where to start? You need to listen to our guest today, Gary Boomershine. He founded RealEstateInvestor.com in 2005 out of the need to scale and grow his real estate investing and home buying business. Gary grew up in a family with real estate investors. He had no idea that he would end up in real estate sin...

Who is the person you should be hiring to be the financial expert in your life? In this episode, I will be sharing some checklist items you should go through to determine if somebody should be the financial expert in your life. Getting a financial advisor is not a poker game. There is no way you can gamble your hard-earned money. It is essential to note that hiring a financial advisor doesn't mean...

Do you think you have money issues? Many of us are likely to say they don’t. Now, take a moment and look back. Do you remember an instance you had an issue at had, and instead of dealing with it, you decided to cover it up with the money? That's a clear indication you have money issues. In this episode, Bob Wheel will be striving the money nerve to help us have a better relationship with our money...

Right now, things are all going great. The markets are up, prices are up, and real estate values are up. It's like it almost wherever you turn; you're making money. That said, it is essential to note that the noise too is up. How do you shut down the noise, and how do you invest? Are you a conservative investor? There is a great myth that if someone makes a lot of money, they're good with money. T...

Have you been looking for proven passive investments? You need to sit back and pull a notebook because Scott Krone is about to spill the beans. Scott is a Chicago native whose career Bennett began architecture back in 1991. He got his master's at the Illinois Institute of Technology. While earning his degree there. He worked as a project manager for optimum Inc. Scott founded the Coda Management G...

Do you believe that if everybody is expecting something, then it's probably not going to happen? I belong to that school of thought. I choose to believe in the opposite. If everybody expects the stock market to go up, what will happen is, it'll stop going up. If everybody expects real estate to crash, that is your first sign that it probably won't happen. If you listen to the majority, the majorit...

Do you have a retirement plan, and if you do, would you consider changing it along the way to meet your future needs? In this episode, I have the opportunity to converse with Dan Makert. He was a retired Army Infantry Colonel. He also did two tours in Afghanistan. This is out in California. He’s been in lately with the California National Guard. He’s been a productive program director for competit...

There are a lot of misconceptions around money that many people are not aware of. For instance, many people believe that if you make a lot of money, you are wealthy. The truth is, you can make a lot of money and have no assets, and that’s the case with many people. In this episode, I will be tackling some of the subtle misconceptions when it comes to money. I firmly believe that no matter how much...

There is a considerable difference between wealth and income. Many people tend to confuse the two. One of the significant differences is that income is transactional, meaning you must keep showing up to make money. Have you met people who make multiple six or seven-figure incomes and are still broke? In this episode, I have Dr David Phelps joining me on the show. David and I will be talking about...

The world we live in is full of uncertainty. There is uncertainty with real estate, the stock market, crypto, and even the government. The noise is so loud that we feel lost in uncertainty, and we feel like everything is out of control. We gravitate towards hyper control as a way of dealing with uncertainty. The truth is, hyper control cannot solve anything. It’s just a way of making us feel in co...

Can you create true wealth through the stock market? Do people use TikTok for educational purposes? In this episode, Dr. Sunil Saxena shares his strategy to reach over 640k followers on TikTok in only 8 months. Listen in and learn how to leverage social media to build your real estate business. Key takeaways to listen for Cons of investing in the stock marketBenefits of using social media for busi...

What does ''wealth'' mean? Does money make people more abundant? An abundance mindset is the X factor that will create faster and impactful results. Dial in and learn the principles of true prosperity. Key takeaways to listen for Scarcity vs. Abundance thinkingThe key to reaching true prosperityExample of an abundance mindsetHow you should think of money Chris Miles, the "Anti-Financial Advisor,"...

Would you consider franchising as an option? Is franchising more convenient than starting your own business? Franchising is not for everyone, but it can be a great path to business ownership for many people. Dial in and learn what a franchise deal looks like and its potential returns. Key takeaways to listen for Advantages of franchise businessesWhy you should add a franchise to your portfolioTren...

Are all investments useful for this strategy? When can you access this money? Everyone's situation is different, and there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all strategy. Dive into this episode and learn the pros and cons of self-directed IRA and whether you should consider it or not. Key takeaways to listen for How self-directed IRA works and its rulesThe best types of investment to use with IRA...