The Richer Geek

Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today's guest is Dr. Amir Baluch, wealth strategist, private fund manager, and international best-selling author of Make It, Keep It. Dr. Baluch has helped professionals build lasting wealth through strategic passive investments, overseeing over $700M+ in projects through Baluch Capital. In this episode, we chat about… Dr. Amir Baluch's j...

Are you looking to seize control of your retirement funds and explore alternative investment avenues beyond traditional stocks? In this episode, Adam Bergman, a nine-time author, former tax and ERISA attorney, and founder of IRA Financial, shares how self-directed IRAs can empower you to invest in assets like real estate, crypto, gold, private businesses, and more. Learn the essential tax rules an...

Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Our guest today is Spencer Howard, credit card royalty program and travel rewards expert and founder of Straight To The Points. Spencer shares his expertise on maximizing credit card points to unlock luxury travel experiences, from choosing the right cards to building a sustainable points strategy that won't damage your credit score. In t...

Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we're exploring a revolutionary banking strategy that's completely changing how Americans save, invest, and conquer debt. Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional banking – it's time for a major financial upgrade. Our guest, Bill Westrom, co-founder and CEO of TruthInEquity.com, brings 30 years of invaluable banking...

Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today's guest is Stephen Petasky, CEO and Founder of The Luxus Group. For the past 17 years, Steve and his team have helped deliver over 20,000 luxury vacations across North and Central America, the Caribbean, and Tuscany. Steve shares how The Luxus Group creates a high-end, consistent travel experience and works with global luxury brands to deliver real va...

Looking to turn your career experience into real estate success? In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, Casey Gregersen shares how he went from working in the oil fields to building wealth through real estate. How did Casey make the leap from a corporate job to owning fitness studios and launching Bighorn Capital Fund? You'll learn why he chose Wyoming as his market, how his engineering backg...

Welcome to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! It's June already, can you believe we're almost halfway through the year? If you're feeling that mid-year slump, perhaps even dreaming of building a life you don't need a vacation from, then get ready to be inspired and gain ideas from this conversation. We're joined by Jeremy Beland, a real estate investor and co-founder of REI Freedom. At 40...

Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we're switching things up with a powerful conversation on redefining wealth and lifestyle. Our guest is Bri Conn, Chief Experience Officer at Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping childfree and permanently childless people design a life they love. Bri shares her journey into this unique space, the principles behin...

Want to learn how to make big money in real estate? Join us as Christian Osgood shares his simple steps to buying over 300 rental properties in just three years. Find out how he retired his wife and built his dream home. Get easy tips on seller financing, fixing tough properties, and what mistakes to avoid. Tune in for clear, actionable advice on growing your own real estate business!   In this ep...

Ever wondered how a Super Bowl champion pivots from the gridiron to the world of finance and venture capital? Join us as we dive deep with former New Orleans Saints superstar Marques Colston, co-founder of Champion Venture Capital. Discover the secrets behind his unlikely transition, the mistakes athletes and everyday individuals make in wealth management, and his how-to guide for building a lasti...

Feeling stuck, burned out, or like you've hit a ceiling in your career or business? You're not alone, and more importantly, you don't have to stay there. Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast. Today, we are joined by Ryan Crittenden, Ph. D., of XL Coaching to explore the importance of coaching for both entrepreneurs and professionals. With a Ph. D. and years of experience in s...

Think pre-IPO investments are just for billionaires? Think again. Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today's guest is Mike Ivancie, CMO at UpMarket, an alternative investment platform that's opening the door for accredited investors to access private market opportunities once reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Since 2019, UpMarket has helped individuals invest over $150 milli...

Are year-end tax bills catching you off guard? In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, Anne Gannon, founder of The Largo Group, shares how a weekly accounting system can help you ditch tax season stress and make smarter financial decisions year-round. Anne reveals why traditional accounting often fails small businesses, and how shifting to real-time insights empowers you to take control of you...

Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we talked with Mike and Bo, who figured out how to build a real estate business worth over $150 million in less than 10 years. They'll share the important steps, useful tips, and the right way of thinking to make it big in real estate. You'll learn how to find good real estate deals, understand the market, and avoid mistakes. This episode is your gui...

Are you tired of overpaying taxes and feeling like your wealth is constantly slipping away? In this eye-opening episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, we dive into the tax secrets used by the ultra-wealthy with Mark Miller, President of Hilton Tax & Wealth Advisors. For over 30 years, Mark has helped business owners, physicians, and high-net-worth clients save tens of millions in taxes while increasi...

Discover the hidden potential of mobile home parks and parking lots: two often-overlooked but highly profitable real estate assets. In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, seasoned Florida investor Kevin Bupp, host of Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast and bestselling author, pulls back the curtain on a powerful alternative to traditional real estate investment strategies. With over $...

Tired of the corporate rat race? Welcome to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we are joined by Cliff Nonnenmacher, a former Wall Street banker turned franchise expert. Cliff shares how he built a multi-brand franchise empire and why franchising is the ultimate shortcut to wealth. Learn how to ditch the traditional 9-to-5, leverage proven business models, and invest in recession-proof, AI-proof, and...

Struggling to fund your real estate deals because banks keep saying no? In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, learn how to raise unlimited private money without ever asking. Say goodbye to traditional loans and slow approvals, and discover how to secure funding on your terms. Our guest, Jay Conner, has been a real estate investor since 2003, rehabbing over 450 homes and averaging more than $...

Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! This week, we explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and uncover the secrets to building high-converting websites that drive real results. Our guest, Peter Guirguis, founder of SwiftPress Support, shares hard-earned lessons from business failures and reveals the key elements of high-converting landing pages, the evolution of SEO in the AI era, and t...

Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, and today we are joined by business strategist and 7-figure entrepreneur mentor Kareen Walsh! Kareen shares how she transitioned from self-employed consultant to scaling a thriving business that runs on just 10% of her time—while generating massive ROI. She reveals the keys to shifting from a "busyness" trap to true business ownership, le...

In this episode of  The Richer Geek Podcast , we are joined by Adam Callinan, founder of Pentane, an innovative e-commerce profitability system. Adam shares his journey from medical devices to creating the wildly successful BottleKeeper and how those experiences led to the development of Pentane. Discover how Pentane transforms raw e-commerce data into actionable insights, helping businesses of al...

Tired of the same old real estate investing strategies? It's time to think outside the box! In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, we are joined by Andy Kiel to explore powerful strategies like lease options, subject-to-deals, and tax-friendly investment structures. Andy shares how he transitioned from the frustrations of traditional landlording to mastering innovative investment tactics that...

The AI revolution is here, and it's a gold rush.  But are you protecting your valuable AI innovations?  This week on The Richer Geek Podcast, we talk with Robert Plotkin, a leading AI patent attorney with over 25 years of experience. Robert helps cutting-edge AI companies worldwide secure patents that not only protect their intellectual property but also drive profit. In this episode, we're discus...

Water is becoming one of the most valuable resources of our time, yet the industry remains outdated, centralized, and struggling to meet growing global demands. In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, we are joined by Riggs Eckelberry, a nationally-renowned entrepreneur and the founding CEO of OriginClear, who is on a mission to transform the water industry through decentralized solutions and...

Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we're joined by Moshe Popack, a visionary third-generation entrepreneur and the owner and president of YMP Real Estate Management LLC. With a diverse real estate portfolio spanning six states, Moshe is passionate about community well-being, long-term wealth creation, and fostering connections. Beyond business, he shares his remarka...