The Crotchety Old Men Podcast

Listen in as the Crotchety Old Men explore seller financing and private money lending as options for buying into an existing business.   Sometimes buying an existing business maybe a better option than starting one from the ground up. Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

This episode of The Crotchety Old Men we are talking with Andre Osborne the owner and Operations manager of Alex Lexington a Precious Metals company located in Atlanta specializing in buying and selling precious metals, coins, bullion and diamonds.  Andre and his wife Danielle are 3rd generation precious metals dealers and have been personally involved as business owners for the pass 14years.  The...

Joe Barry Carroll is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in economics. A former overall #1 draft pick of the Golden State Warriors in 1980. Selected as an All Star in 1987. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons.  Currently a wealth management and investment advisor, author and artist. Listen in as The Crotchety Old Men discuss his life after basketball, his passions and his continued love...

Joe Barry Carroll is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in economics. A former overall #1 draft pick of the Golden State Warriors in 1980. Selected as an All Star in 1987. He played in the NBA for 10 seasons.  Currently a wealth management and investment advisor, author and artist. Listen in as The Crotchety Old Men discuss his life after basketball, his passions and his continued love...

As we go through life using credit cards and buying big ticket items on credit do we really know the difference between good and bad debt? Listen in as The Crotchety Old Men discuss good debt and how it can get you to where you want to go in the wealth game.  How using other peoples money is always a good thing.  Also how bad debt such as carrying high interest revolving credit card debt, high int...

Melvin Buchanan is a graduate of Mississippi State University and is currently a Business Advisor for Assure for Life.  Assure for Life is a 70 year old international company that provides  funeral assistance plans in the United States for over 250,000 families.   Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

The Crotchety Old Men are discussing not only the flexibility that comes along with being an Real Estate agent but the associated careers that branch out and support agent activities.   Anywhere from appraisers, title insurance companies, closing attorneys and  home inspectors.   Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

Right on time as we celebrate Black History Month, The Crotchety Old Men are talking with Reginald B. Beaty, President/Co-Founder and Tony L. Owens, Director/Co-Founder of the Foundation for Educational Success.  Listen as both Reggie and Tony explain how they have been working for over 20 years together to help bridge the financial gap by first bridging the educational gap by working with familie...

Azikiwe "Zeke" Johnson tells his story of how in 2012 with only 35 dollars, stepped out on faith and started learning and investing in real estate.   Listen as "Zeke" also know as the Detroit Real Estate Man explains in detail how he grew his real estate holding by leveraging other peoples money and flipping homes to over 1 million dollars worth of properties in 2019. Send a te...

The Crotchety Old Men are talking with Birdel Jackson an engineer and author who is a 6th generation entrepreneur who along with is wife ran a engineering firm for over 30 years.  The Jacksons have been the beneficiary of generational wealth which started  when Birdel's great grandparents build the family home in 1923.  Listen to how they parlayed 400 acres into generational wealth which thei...

The Crotchety Old Men are tackling prostate cancer.  A discussion many of us should have with our doctors or medical advisors.  In this episode we are discussing the symptoms, what to expect if you get prostate cancer, treatment and diet.   Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

The Crotchety Old Men are back and picking up right where they left off by providing information on how taxes can impact your retirement income.  Often overlooked by many, taxes if not planned for properly can impact not only your retirement benefits but also that inheritance you leave for your children.  Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyold...

For some people, couponing is a way of life. It's a simple and easy way to save money on the grocery bill and put that hard-earned cash to use somewhere else—like saving up for your next family vacation. And for others, it's just a great way to save a dollar or two on something they were already in the market for.  The Crotchety Old Men are sitting down with Brandeis Thompson who has bee...

Mark Hayes spent three decades as a TV News Anchor in Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Baltimore and Atlanta, Ga.  He is a 2-time Emmy nominee with numerous other awards and accolades for journalism.  Mark is joining The Crotchety Old Men Podcast today to talk about his new endeavor of helping parents of student athletes go from insecure and frustrated conversations to meaningful communications that helps...

Malik Kenyatta Yakini is co-founder and Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN).  DBCFSN operates the seven-acre D-Town Farm and is spearheading the opening of, the Detroit Food Commons, in Detroit’s North End that will house the Detroit People’s Food Co-op. He serves as a board member of the co-op.  Yakini views the work of DBCFSN as part of the larger mov...

Rewind with the Crotchety Old Men and listen to one of our previous episodes.  In this episode, we will discuss the importance of compounding interest, why dollar cost averaging is an important tool in building your portfolio , diversification of assets and how life insurance can give you the edge against inflation   Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ The...

A year in review for The Crotchety Old Men as we prepare for 2023.  We are providing one very important tip on how owning single family rental property can add stability to your growing portfolio.   Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered if you are really getting a good nights sleep?  Have you ever wondered what is a good nights sleep for me?  Is  6 hours, 7 hours or 10 hours enough sleep.  On this episode we are discussing the importance of sleep and what you maybe missing if you are not getting adequate sleep each night.     Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thec...

In this episode of The Crotchety Old Men Podcast we are talking with Oscar Sistrunk about the implosion of FTX and what that does to the Crypto market and why it's so important to do your research before jumping into any investment. Oscar Sistrunk is not only a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta but has over 30 years experience as an educator.  Send a text Support the show send question...

The crotchety Old Men are discussing how to navigate in today's bear market.  Join us as we talk about how we should be thinking and what we should be thinking about when we look at our current financial situation, in terms of balancing and/or diversifying our portfolio. Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

The Crotchety Old Men are talking with attorney Oronda Smith about all aspects of estate planning. The cost and types of  Will, who should be your Executor on your will.  What is a Trust and should you have one?   We are also discussing medical directives and why you should have one. Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

The Crotchety Old Men are chopping it up about things you can do to build your portfolio while the stock market continues to go up and down.  We believe it's always a good time to buy real estate.  Owning real estate has always proven to be a solid investment no matter what the economy is doing.   Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmen...

The Crotchety Old Men explore the American dream as defined in our society today.   How people of color as well as women and native Americans struggle to fulfill this so called dream. We also provide information and expose our listers to ways to overcome some of these obstacles in the pursuit of happiness and financial freedom. Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast...

The Crotchety Old Men discuss the types of life insurance, the benefits and some of the things you should consider when buying life insurance.   Send a text Support the show send questions or comments to the podcast host @ Thecrotchetyoldmenpodcast@gmail.com

Billionaires are buying REITS containing residential real estate, but what they aren't telling you is these homes will never hit the residential sales market.  These homes will stay in a REIT and become rental properties only.  Download this episode and hear this lively discussion about how some REITS are making some rich but others renters for life because of the shortage of affordable housi...