The Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast

It's that time of the month again when Russ and Joey review their Passive Income Report. Today, in addition to the numbers for June 2023, they share three key insights from their journey of investing in different wealth-building opportunities.  Join Russ and Joey as they discuss the following:  What is passive to you may be active to someone else Two ways to create passive income from on...

What does financial freedom look like for you and your family? What are you doing to achieve your goal? If you have started building your wealth creation system and want to know if you can put all your income into your Infinite Banking Policy, this episode will give you the answer. Listening to this episode will also challenge your thinking and show you endless possibilities if you are willing to...

Many people dream about quitting their jobs. They want to drop out of the rat race and find a way to spend more time doing what they really love. How can you live a life of your design instead of living your life in default mode?  In this episode, Lifestyle Investor Justin Donald joins Russ and Joey to share how he was able to retire his wife with just one deal. Justin also talks about the fo...

If you're still trying to wrap your head around the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) and how to use it to build passive income, this is your chance to understand it fully. In this episode, Russ and Joey delve deeper into the concept of becoming your own bank. They present the story of two sisters, which compares what it's like to put your money in two different instruments. They also illustrate how...

Do you know how much money you need to save to be able to retire in your 50s or even earlier? What are you doing to prepare for your retirement? Are you just accumulating your money in traditional retirement accounts? If you think the 4% safe withdrawal rate is on your side, think again.  If you want to be financially independent, retire early, and live your dream lifestyle, today's episode w...

If you're going to be a banker, you must have a bank. But what sort of bank should you set up? In this episode, Russ and Joey discuss the different insurance policies, how they are structured, and which one you must choose if you want to implement IBC. It is not enough that you put your money into whatever type of policy your agent tells you. Take action and educate yourself so you can avoid losin...

What is the most critical factor in starting or growing a business? Is it money or capability? What factors should you consider when thinking about investing in a company? Why would you gain out of joining Masterminds? These are just some of the topics that Russ, Joey, and Jayson Lowe discuss in today's episode. So if you want to know the answers to these questions, you're in the right place. Top...

A wise person makes his money work instead of him trading his time to earn money. But before putting your money to work, you need a place to accumulate it. Instead of putting it in banks, why not put it in whole life insurance policies and become your own bank?  Today, Russ and Joey explore the human problems of becoming your own banker. Get ready to learn about Parkinson’s Law, Willie Sutton...

People define financial freedom in different ways. To some, it could mean they've fully paid all their debts. To others, it could be when they achieve a certain income or no longer worry about where to get the money for their day-to-day expenses.  Regardless of your situation, we all wish for that day when we have built enough passive income streams that are more than enough to cover our expe...

Becoming your own banker seems like an incredible concept. But when you understand and implement it correctly, you will regain control over your money and recoup cash flow that would otherwise be lost if you were to put your money in traditional retirement accounts and other banks.  Today, Russ and Joey continue their conversation around this concept and dive deep into the topic of creating y...

Whether you're a side hustler or an investor with extra money to start a new business venture, eCommerce is a great investment opportunity. Even if you don't know anything about running an eCommerce business, it's possible to invest in it.  In this episode, Russ and Joey discuss the possibilities of investing in a new asset class available passively to investors. Mike Vranjkovic, Managing Par...

Do you know how banks make money? It is by lending money to borrowers at high-interest rates. So why not create your own bank?  If you have extra money, would you rather put it in another bank or create your own bank? If you're going to buy a car or a property, would you borrow from someone else's bank and pay them the interest or borrow from your own bank and earn that interest?  If you...

Real estate has been a good investment for investors who wish to grow their capital and create wealth. One of the beautiful things about real estate investing is that there's more than one strategy that can be successfully used. When it comes to residential real estate, there are two main types of properties that one can invest in—single-family and multifamily. If you want to invest in multifamily...

Do you realize what the problem is with the current banking situation? Chapter 4 of the book Becoming Your Own Banker illustrates this problem using the example of a 29-year-old man making $28,500 yearly after taxes and what he does with the after-tax income. Nelson also compares the situation to flying a plane. Tune in to fully appreciate the analogy and discover the most profitable thing you can...

There are many things you can learn from billionaires. Today, you will discover three of those lessons. The world's ultra-rich come from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have started with little or no money at all. So how did they become super wealthy? What do these billionaires do differently? The critical insight here is that these billionaires knew where and how to invest, which Russ, Joey, an...

Imagine you're married and own a grocery store. Where would your spouse and children shop–your store or somebody else's? Your store, of course! But which door would they choose to come out? Would they go out the back door, avoiding the cashier, or would they go out the front door and pay for the groceries like the rest of your customers? Your answer in this hypothetical scenario is critical to wha...

With any investment, there will always be some risk. But some investments are safer than others. Take the self-storage facility, for example. You may not have considered it as a potential investment opportunity, but self-storage is actually a wise and safe investment.  In today's episode, Russ and Joey chat with Scott Meyers, founder and CEO of Self Storage Profits, Inc., about the potential...

When you think of the most successful people you know, how many of them lack imagination? Probably none. It's because creativity is vital to success. If your job is to make money work so it creates cash flow to sustain the life you want for you and your family, how many ideas can you come up with?  The problem with most people is that they spend their days on autopilot. They have stopped drea...

With talks of inflation and concerns over the banking sector, many people are on the lookout for any edge they can get to ease their financial burdens. In times like these, isn't it nice to have passive income streams and steady cash flow? In today's episode, Russ and Joey discuss their Passive Income Report for April 2023. Along with showing the numbers, they walk through the different investment...

How do you decide where to invest your money? Do you perform due diligence? When making investment decisions, it is important to take responsibility and not just surrender the decision-making process to someone else. As much as possible, you should put your money in a vehicle you have personally vetted or risk losing millions in a bad deal. In today’s conversation, Russ, Joey, and the Wealth Witho...

Building wealth isn’t simply about putting money in the right place at the right time. Instead, it’s about understanding that determination, self-motivation, and the right mindset are the real keys to thriving. That's something that Ken McElroy learned from his years of building his real estate empire. Ken is the real estate advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of The Rich Dad Company. Today, Ken joins Russ...

If there's one book you can read to help improve your financial acumen, it's Becoming Your Own Banker (BYOB) by R. Nelson Nash. This book is not about investments of any kind. Instead, it's about how one finances the things in life. It's about making your money work for you.  One famous quote by R. Nelson Nash is, “The very first principle that must be understood is that you finance everythin...

When investing in real estate and renting out properties, landlords either go the long-term rental route or pursue a short-term rental strategy. But have you ever thought about mid-term housing? Mid-term rentals (MTR), or medium-term rentals, are perfect for people who want to live in an area for a while but want a shorter lease than the typical year-long lease. So there's a massive potential for...

How do you know if a financial coach has the skills and abilities to help you become financially free? How can you tell a true expert from a phony? Without proper regulation in the coaching industry, anyone can call themselves a money coach and give financial advice. But to find the right one, you would naturally have to see if the person claiming to be a money coach is financially free.  The...

Can you think of anyone who wants to pay more taxes? So how do you minimize your tax liability? Understanding the tax credits and deductions you're eligible for, and calculating them correctly, can mean the difference between paying more taxes and receiving a generous refund. That's just one of the many strategies to make sure you're not leaving money on the table.  Join Russ and Joey as they...