Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode on the Real Life Investing Podcast. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without our listeners, our virtual assistant Ricel, and the incredible guests who shared their wisdom and experiences. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on our journey, highlighting the transformative impact of the 75 Hard program, with inspiring stories from N...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a fascinating conversation with two local high schoolers, Kelly and Campbell. From the Covid 19 Pandemic to political viewpoints, this discussion goes into the mindset of what it was like to be a teenager during unprecedented times.

Send us Fan Mail Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with our children's ISR (Infant Swimming Resources) instructor, Jamie Berger of Safe Swim LLC.  In this episode, we promise you'll gain a deep understanding of the benefits of ISR lessons over traditional swim programs. Unlike conventional methods, ISR lessons are tailored to each child's needs, featuring frequent, shorter...

Send us Fan Mail Homeschooling has been getting a ton of buzz lately.  However, many curious parents struggle with feeling like that they can homeschool their kids successfully, especially if they aren't specifically trained to be teachers. Well today we sit down with Kate Salas, a mother of three, who recently found homeschooling during the pandemic and has not looked back at traditional sch...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a deep engaging conversation around faith, family, and freedom with our dear friends, Dave and Amanda Lee.  A truly inspiring episode that will leave you feeling energized to take on anything life throws your way.

Send us Fan Mail Join us as two members of the armed forces, James and Mhariel Stirgus, share their journey through the 75 Hard mental toughness program. They dive into the program's stringent rules and reveal how it helped them reset their routines and regain control over their lives after the birth of their son. The Stirgus’s offer firsthand accounts of how mutual support and persistence we...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could take control of your child's education and transform it into a meaningful, personalized experience? Join us as we sit down with Leslee Dirnberger, a former litigator turned passionate homeschooling advocate, to explore how you can reclaim your children's education. From her unique upbringing on Capitol Hill to her insightful critique of the No Child Lef...

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Send us Fan Mail Thinking about a move to the Chicago suburbs but don't know where to start your search? Check out Arlington Heights, IL.  Potentially the future home of the Chicago Bears, the Arlington Heights real estate market has been exploding and seeing some of the strongest price growths of all of the Northwest suburbs. Check out the YouTube version of this episode to follow along with...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to take your understanding of the Chicago real estate market to the next level? Do you want to buy real estate today but you are uncertain about what the market is going to bring in the near term? High interest rates have turned the real estate sector upside down, causing fear to surge through would be buyers and sellers.  However, there are still people transacting in this...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a fascinating conversation with our dear friend, Melyssa Garten, as she shares her experience of living in China for 5 years and the significant cultural differences she identified vs the United States.  Melyssa is a third generation family business owner and she describes how she transitioned from a high powered corporate career at Salesforce in Chicago, to returning...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode we continue the political conversation and discuss why Robert Kennedy Jr is gaining so much traction as a real 3rd party candidate. We cover his stance on vaccines, his leadership style, the assassination of his uncle JFK, and the reality of what power the government has. 

Send us Fan Mail We just closed on a 5 unit apartment in Portage Park, Chicago! Hear how we underwrote the deal, what the plan is for the property, and how bumpy the closing process was.  Though It was not easy, with perseverance and creativity, we got this transaction across the finish line.  Tune in to the conversation!

Send us Fan Mail Do you need a crash course on how to buy a house in today's low inventory & high interest rate environment? Then this is the episode for you.  On today's show, we discuss the basics of how to purchase a home successfully, while also giving tips and pitfalls to watch out for.  An extremely informative episode, that will definitely leave you feeling much more confident...

Send us Fan Mail Today we begin our first discussions on the current political environment and the main conversations that have hit our dinner table on a regular basis. We discuss inflation, the southern border and illegal immigration, censorship and the legacy media, and finally the Covid mandates.

Send us Fan Mail Most people are not selling their properties right now because they have previously locked in extremely low interest rates on their mortgage and selling right now would mean giving up that rate for one that is drastically higher.  But what if you could sell your property and earn a premium for the interest rate you are giving up? Welcome to the assumable mortgage where Jason has r...

Send us Fan Mail When Rachel Wagner steps into the studio, you can feel the energy of someone who's danced on the edge of her dreams. She takes us through the whirlwind of emotions as she waits to hear if she's become an NFL cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals. Through her eyes, we get an intimate look at the misconceptions of cheerleading, the dedication required to chase such a goal...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever chased a dream only to encounter the sting of rejection, not just once but multiple times? Rachel knows that feeling all too well, and in this heart-to-heart conversation, she openly shares her rollercoaster of emotions through the ups and downs of the Cincinnati Bengals cheerleading tryouts. She's candid about the mix of determination and heartache that comes w...

Send us Fan Mail Paige Henneman, a 23 year old 75 Hard Champion, joins us to share her transformative journey after completing the program.   Paige comes from a family of entrepreneurs.  Her Mother owns a frozen yogurt shop in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and her Father owns a commercial painting company.   It was Paige's parents that introduced Andy Frisella, the creator of 75 Hard, to Paige...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever pushed yourself to the very edge, only to discover it was the beginning of a remarkable transformation? Manny Estrada did just that with the 75 Hard program, and he's here to recount the mental and physical overhaul that ensued. His competitive spirit initially led him to 75 Hard, but as we unpack Manny's narrative, it becomes clear that the program served...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dive into personal and business estate planning with the knowledgeable Shawn Good from the Good Law Group.  Shawn breaks down the difference between a Will and a Trust and discusses the why and how of safeguarding your assets against the probate process.  As both a real estate investor and attorney, Shawn wants to ensure you have the final say in what happens to your...

Send us Fan Mail Warning: this episode is the kick in the ass you need to start doing the things you never prioritized.  When you commit to the disciplines that can alter your life’s trajectory, you develop your confidence, self worth, and the ultimate power: independence.  Let this episode motivate you to start on your own path TODAY. 

Send us Fan Mail Embarking on a journey from unwavering vaccine advocates to cautious evaluators, Rachel and I open up about the profound shifts in our perspectives, particularly when the well-being of our children is at stake. Our conversation is ignited by lessons from "Turtles All the Way Down," a book peeling back layers of vaccine science and myths. As new parents, the weight of hea...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to our fun Valentines Day special that reminisces on how our relationship began. We stroll through the awkward stories that are typically found with any romance, but we also reveal the blunt truths and fumbles that occurred along the way.  Jason also walks us through his slow play method of sealing the deal and winning Rachel's heart. An entertaining and hardly filter...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are joined by Andrew Caldwell, a 21 year old Junior at Illinois State University, who shares his experience of being a member of the real estate club on campus. Andrew is pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship and Management, and he has dreams of running his own business and building a real estate investment portfolio. The conversation with Andrew is extremely inspirationa...