The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

Have you ever thought about what it would take to sell your business? Or what you’d even be able to get for it? The process can be overwhelming, and getting it right is crucial. But fear not, because in this episode, I’m joined by Rob Follows, the founder of STS Capital—a one-of-a-kind M&A firm that helps businesses achieve extraordinary exits. Rob has been in the driver's seat for over a thou...

Gabriel Hamel is the CEO of Hamel Investments and an absolute powerhouse in the world of real estate investing, boasting a portfolio of over 170 units worth over $40 million. The real estate mogul's secret? Seller financing. And let me tell you, Gabriel has developed some seriously creative ways of structuring and refinancing these deals to ensure maximum cash flow and maximum savings for sellers....

Have you ever considered wine as an investment? If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you’ve likely heard me talk about wine. It’s one of my biggest passions!  Some of you may be thinking… “Okay Justin, but isn’t that a hobby reserved for the rich?” Well, for most people it is. But what if I told you there was a way to explore the finest wines in the world without breaking the...

Did you know that the global gaming market is set to reach $256 billion by 2025 and that more than 3.2 billion people worldwide play video games? Another astonishing stat… According to Sensor Tower , players worldwide spent $41.2 billion on mobile games and in-app purchases in Q1 of 2022. Sadly, with all the money being spent on in-game assets or currencies in video games, the total that players h...

Standing out in the world of social media and influencer marketing can be exhausting. Big brand names are constantly vying for followers' attention, making it difficult to cut through the noise and make a name for yourself online. Enter today’s guest, Zach Benson. Zach is the Founder of Assistagram , a network of 220+ million Instagram followers that’s helped influencers and Fortune 500 companies...

When it comes to managing money, it can quickly get confusing trying to figure it all out. There’s so many options, experts, and conflicting information, that most people end up making bad decisions OR failing to take action because they just don’t know where to start.  Today's guest, Scott Ford, is here to simplify the complexities around money and paint a clear picture for anyone who wants...

Thomas K.R. Stovall started his entrepreneurial journey at 19 years old selling luxury custom car accessories online out of his dorm room. He's now a sought-after speaker, facilitator, investor, and author, as well as a Google Entrepreneur in Residence and a SXSW Tech Advisory Council Member. Thomas is also the creator of ImBlackInTech.com , an organization that catalyzes growth for Black and Lati...

How much money do you really need to fly private? It turns out, you don't need as much as you’d think. When I was younger, I often wondered, how in the world does someone afford a multi-million dollar plane? I used to think you had to put $15M down to buy one. The reality is, most people finance it over time, and in the process, they take advantage of some serious tax write-offs. Imagine for a mom...

As we grow older, we realize that while money can provide comfort, it cannot give us the lasting satisfaction we get from relationships and family. Today’s guest, Rich Christiansen, has dedicated his life to teaching people how to not only build a life of abundance, but to do it without sacrificing time with family. He has founded or co-founded 52 businesses, of which 17 have become multimillion-d...

Most entrepreneurs I speak to are very intentional about building a high performing business that scales. But oftentimes, it comes at the cost of their physical and mental wellbeing. Today’s guest, Justin Roethlingshoefer, is on a mission to close that gap. Justin is a performance coach to over 500 elite athletes and the co-founder of Own It, a multiple 7-figure coaching company with clients rangi...

It’s no secret that digital marketing is essential to building a business. But there’s a lot to keep up with; SEO, paid advertising, social media, web development, branding, email marketing, lead generation, sales funnels, and so much more. And for the busy entrepreneur trying to scale their business, knowing what to do and how to do it gets confusing quickly! No one knows this better than today’s...

What if your company could operate at peak efficiency? How would that affect your bottom line AND your ability to scale?   Most businesses fail to grow beyond a certain point because they’re working in unsustainable and inefficient ways. Solving these problems isn’t complicated, but most entrepreneurs just don’t have the time to figure it out.   Today’s guest, Nick Sonnenberg, has a solu...

Cameron Herold, a.k.a. The “CEO Whisperer,” had 15 businesses by the time he was eighteen and is the mastermind behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years.   Cameron is a living embodiment of a person crushing it in business while leading a life full of joy and fulfillment. Eighteen months ago, he and his wife decided to sell all t...

Rick Sapio is an entrepreneur who started his first company when he was 13 and had already led more than $100 million in transactions while still in his twenties.   Rick is the Founder and President of Mutual Capital Alliance Inc. (“MCA”), which has made over 100 investments in the past 25 years. MCA has worked with companies and invested in financial services, technology, healthcare, real es...

Jesse Elder is a motivational speaker, mentor, and performance coach who has helped thousands of people create a life of freedom and fulfillment by rediscovering their passion and building their life around it.   In 2012, Jesse left a massively successful multi-million dollar business to create a life built on creative abundance instead of competition. That decision led him to create his Mind...

Joshua B. Lee, known as “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn,” is the Founder and CEO of StandOut Authority , a company that helps business owners and influencers create a strong personal brand, grow their influence, and create unique opportunities.   At the age of 24, he seemingly had it all. Despite his achievements, deep down, he felt empty and depressed. His identity and self-worth were tied...

Wendell Byrd is a former teacher, legendary basketball coach, and education entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to helping young people be more literate. He’s the founder of Readers Are Leaders , a non-profit that has helped over 35,000 at-risk youth all over the country improve their reading.   Their innovative program also helps student-athletes become role models and coaches for thei...

Kasim Aslam is the Founder and CEO of Solutions 8 , a top-ranked Google Ads agency that has helped hundreds of organizations grow and scale.   He’s also the author of The 7 Critical Principles of Effective Digital Marketing, featured as one of the Top 100 Digital Marketing Books of All Time by Book Authority, and was also named one of the Top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the United...

David Richter is an active real estate investor who has been essential in closing over 850 deals over the last 7 years. These deals include wholesale, turnkey, BRRRR, owner finance, rentals, lease options, and more.   While growing and building his real estate business from 5 to 25 deals a month, he quickly realized that he was losing just as much money as he was gaining.   He used the p...

Over 50 million people are trapped in the world of human trafficking, and today’s guest is doing something about it.   Ryan Sobey is the VP of Anti-trafficking at Love Justice International , an organization that has helped over 34,000 people worldwide escape human trafficking, find freedom, and reconnect with loved ones. They’re a testament to the fact that with the right people and mindset,...

Scott Harrison is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and bestselling author on a mission to bring clean drinking water to every person on Earth who needs it.   And he's not just talking about it; he's actually doing it. Scott is the Founder and CEO of charity: water , one of the fastest-growing nonprofits in history with more than 1 million supporters worldwide that raised over $700 million and...

Ben Fraser is the Managing Director at Aspen Funds, a private fund that operates real estate funds for investors. He has raised over $100M in the past several years.   Before Aspen Funds, Ben worked as a commercial banker and underwriter in boutique assets management. He’s also a contributor to the Forbes Finance Council and a co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast.   Ben’s exp...

Nick Gray is an investor, entrepreneur, and author who has started, scaled and sold multiple businesses.   One of his most successful ventures was Museum Hack, which was his unique approach to offering museum tours for people who hate museum tours. It got into the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. Eventually he struck a 7-figure exit deal, and continues to own 1...

C.L. Turner is the Founder and Managing Partner of Crescendo Capital. He has invested in 50+ companies and closed 13 platform acquisitions with multiple eight and nine-figure exits.   Through Crescendo, C.L. primarily focuses on low-to-middle-market businesses valued from $20M to $150M, and takes them to the next level by providing capital, operational expertise, and a hands-on collaborative...

If you want to live a rich life, one of the most important assets to invest in is yourself. You can have all the money in the world, but if you don't have your health, the money is pointless. While today’s episode doesn’t cover the usual investing strategies our guests normally speak on, it does offer valuable insight into how someone with a difficult past can face their fear, let go of the past,...