The School of Wealth

This week Rondi is joined by Damon Decrescenzo, the CEO of The Credit Pros. Damon’s company is one of the largest credit repair companies and has made the Inc. 5000 list 5 years in a row. In this episode, Damon and Rondi discuss the highs and the lows of their business ventures, and the lessons they have learned from their past mistakes, and through constant reading and personal development. _____...

This week Rondi is joined by Steve Reger, a former TransUnion Senior Director. Steve currently works for SmartCredit,   a platform that helps people manage their money and credit. In this episode, Rondi and Steve dive into the extensive credit knowledge Steve has from 27 years of working for TransUnion. He shares the ins and outs of what actually happens when people dispute items on their rep...

This week Rondi is joined by marketing and investing expert Brandon Middleton. Brandon and his wife Sam have a strong relationship and share advice on their Ride or Die relationship podcast. Rondi and Brandon have a bit of fun talking about guns, and Brandons trip to Vegas to go shooting. Then the guys discuss: the pros and cons of multitasking, balance, the truth behind the entrepreneur lifestyle...

This week Rondi is joined by marketing mastermind Hugh Plautz. Hugh’s career has been a long and winding road -- all the way from selling Mormon missionary name tags, to helping startups grow at an astounding rate through his digital marketing tactics.   The guys discuss: How healthy competition carries through their lives in business -- and in exercise Modern dating, including apps; how the...

Ever dreamed of becoming James Bond for a day? Shane Mahoney, owner of Lugos Travel, is here to make that dream -- along with anything else you can imagine -- a reality. As a travel company whose mission is to provide once in a lifetime, personalized experiences, they are committed to having every moment of your vacation scheduled, paid for, and ready to go -- all you have to do is enjoy the momen...

Ali Zamany: immigrant, entrepreneur, family man… and rhino. Listen in to this week’s guest share his journey: from coming to the United States as a child, living on welfare, and not knowing the language, to earning a billion dollars in sales through his own company, American Smart Home. Like a rhino, he targeted his goals and blazed ahead -- nothing could get in his way.   Covered in this epi...

Looking for the best way to receive payments for your goods or services? Then a merchant account may be exactly what you’re looking for. Join Rondi and expert guest Dennis Peck discuss the ins and outs of merchant accounts.   Covered in this episode: Importance of communication: why you need to have a merchant account service that not only is available for open communication, but also underst...

Back in 2001, Clint Arthur was a taxi driver in Hollywood - now, he’s owner of several million dollar companies and has appeared on television more 100 times all over the country. How did he do it? This week, Rondi sits down with him to find out.   Covered in this episode: Growing your audience and maximizing your potential client base Making meaningful investments Overcoming struggles in you...

This week, Rondi is coming to you from a Treehouse Village resort in the Dominican Republic! Enjoying food, drinks, massages, and endless adventures -- all tax deductible. Saving money on taxes has never been so luxurious! Tune in to hear how Rondi provides luxury vacations for himself and his loved ones at little to no cost to him.   Covered in this episode: You’re paying too much in taxes:...

How did this Alabama born-and-raised veteran go from being a fitness model to a Forbes featured business owner? Tune in to this week’s episode with Colin Wayne, CEO of Redline Decor. His talks about his journey from serving in Afghanistan to now -- covering his youth with two entrepreneurs as parents, what drew him to the military, how he overcame the struggles in growing his business, and more. &...

Hate the rules? So does this week’s guest, Rick Jordan. Coming from a technology background, this self-made entrepreneur went from being laid off 30 days before his twins were born to owning his own successful cyber security company. He and Rondi talk about what makes an entrepreneur, what motivates people to showcase their wealth, how to have professional exponential growth, and more!   Cove...

Ever wondered if you can have good credit with a minimum wage job, how to deal with late payments on your credit, or what filing for bankruptcy really means for your finances? Rondi is here to answer all these questions plus many more, all submitted by you, his listeners.   Covered in today’s episode: Steps to giving yourself your best shot at being granted finances by a bank Why 90% of all l...

“Hey, would you like to see a miracle?” — This was Benji Bruce’s starting line for years until this mentalist and illusionist starting dreaming bigger. Now on his way to becoming a billionaire businessman, he and Rondi talk about his journey from performing in restaurants to becoming one of the most sought out (and well-paid) keynote speakers in the country.   Covered in today’s episode: How...

Do you want to look at your partner with the same love and affection that you did when you first became a pair? Stan Padgett is here to teach you how to have the most fulfilling relationship you possibly can -- just like he has with his wife of 42 years. Rondi and Stan talk about their journeys through love and loss, and how they grew successful businesses through it all.   Covered in today’s...

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, not sure where to go next? This week, Rondi is joined by Corey Bergeron, whose 20+ years as director-turned-host for HSN made him an expert at starting his own video production company, Pitch Video. They talk about everything from smashing televisions on live TV, to Corey’s business partner (and former Shark Tank star) Kevin Harrington, to the difficult journey th...

80% of employed people pay more in taxes than they have to -- are you one of them? Rondi used to be. Now, he has gone from having nearly a million dollars in debt in 2012 to being 100% consumer debt free. He is here to give you the comprehensive guide to get out of debt, make more money, and pay little to no income taxes.   Covered in today’s episode: How to get out of the money “matrix,” bre...

Cosigning is just a nice way to help out friends or family that don’t have great credit, right? Wrong. Rondi starts out the new year with this essential Wealth Rule that allows you to help those you love get back on their feet while still protecting your credit score.   He covers: How cosigning for someone with no credit is a terrible idea -- not only for your own credit score, but for the pe...

Do you compare where you’re coming from to where others have gotten? Rondi dives into his humble beginnings -- coming from poverty, being one of 11 children, living in a shack with no running water or electricity, eating food out of a dumpster -- and how that fuels the man he is today.   Covered in today’s episode: Stop comparing yourself to others: you are enough, focus on continuing to grow...

Rondi is joined by real estate veteran of 14 years, owning over 1000 apartment complexes. They discuss their rags to riches success stories, and how they have managed to launch the successful businesses they own today.   Covered in the episode: Why copying others can be a good thing; find a successful mentor and do what they do! How to get the two things you need for success: time and money T...

Forget everything you think you know about loans. Rondi is here to tell explain to real way to build your credit, pay minimum interest, and benefit from your purchases. He explains how he has managed to save $14,000 on his $70,000 car -- and how he plans to finance it for years to come to earn the benefit for his credit score, paying under $100 in interest.   Covered in this episode: Why you...

Ever wondered how FICO comes to that magic number that can make or break your financial freedom? Rondi is here with the answers. He gives a detailed breakdown by percentage of what your FICO score is made up of -- and the essential steps of working the system to your advantage to maximize your credit and benefits.   Covered in this episode: What credit score reports to trust What FICO is and...

If late payments are bringing down your credit score (or if you have any questions about the various credit report companies), this is the episode for you! This episode was originally aired on Credit Repair Radio in December of 2016. Rondi hosted Credit Repair Radio for years before bringing his expertise to the School of Wealth.   This episode includes: What percentage of your credit score i...

What a Dave Ramsey fan bullied Rondi about on Twitter; Rondi's true opinion on Dave Ramsey's cash-based system; and how the wealthiest people use debt to get rich. Wealth Rule:   Play by the rules to win the game. #AskRondi:  How do I use a credit card properly?   Find the full   show notes for this episode here.   #AskRondi your question   Please rate & review &...

It's a special cross-post episode! Rondi appeared on Dropping Bombs (The Real Brad Lea Podcast). Sneak preview from the show notes: " Tune in to episode 84 of Dropping Bombs to hear tips on developing optimism, guaranteeing your work, and building a credit score that reflects your future potential — not your difficult past." The episode & show notes on Brad's Dropping Bombs site are here. The show...

Rondi sits down with entrepreneur Brad Lea, host of the Dropping Bombs podcast . Brad gives his #1 piece of advice for anyone looking to build a business (hint: it was Rondi's first Wealth Rule, too!). Plus: - Why you should take emotion out of your financial decisions - What Brad wishes he would've done earlier when building his company - Why you may need to get in debt to get rich - Why Brad gen...