John "JMac" McDonough

Uncommon Wealth Podcast

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

Rethink money. Redefine success. Live on your terms. Hosted by John "JMac" McDonough, this is where bold ideas meet real-world action. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the raw stories, pivotal moments, and game-changing strategies of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and high achievers who live life on their terms. It’s not just about building wealth—it’s about creating FREEDOM, PURPOSE, and a LEGACY. From mindset shifts to tactical moves, you’ll get the tools, inspiration, and motivation to leave ordinary behind and start living uncommonly.

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John "JMac" McDonough

Episodes

From History Teacher to Real Estate Empire: Matt’s Franchise Wealth Formula 12.09.2025 43:02

In this episode of Uncommon Wealth, host John McDonough sits down with Matt, a former college history teacher and coach who transformed the “mom-and-pop” house flipping model into a scalable real estate franchise business. Matt reveals how he built a process-driven operation rooted in systems, people, and discipline — proving that flipping houses can evolve into a business that builds wealth, free...

From Jewelry Sales to an 8-Figure Exit: The Tim Hebert Story 30.08.2025 18:34

What does it take to build a business worth millions, successfully navigate an 8-figure exit, and still create a legacy beyond money? In this episode we sit down with Tim Hebert, Managing Partner of Sage Benefit Advisors (now part of the Alera Group), who shares his 20+ year journey in guiding businesses, protecting wealth, and building a lasting impact. Tim’s story takes us from an early start in...

She Was Told "No," So She Built a $500M Empire 21.08.2025 45:02

In this powerful episode of Uncommon Wealth, host John McDonough sits down with Trish Dork, the trailblazing founder of Elite Realty and the Stars Realtor Training Academy. From a trailer park to a half-billion-dollar real estate empire, Trish Dork shares her story of building Elite Realty. She reveals how she created a revolutionary training system to fix a broken industry, proving that with the...

Burnout to Breakthrough: Build True Wealth with AI & VAs 21.08.2025 28:06

How to Build Wealth, Protect Your Legacy & Reclaim Your Time | Uncommon Wealth Podcast with Andrew HathawayIn this episode of Uncommon Wealth, host John McDonough sits down with entrepreneur Andrew Hathaway @BigHath.33 founder of Virtual Assist and Freedom AI, to uncover strategies for scaling your business, protecting your wealth, and creating a legacy that lasts for generations. Andrew sha...

Letting Go to Scale: Lessons from 25+ Years in Business 08.08.2025 29:00

In this inspiring episode of Uncommon Wealth, Letting Go to Scale: Lessons from 25+ Years in Business, host John McDonough sits down with Bret Kinghorn, co-founder of DPW Benefits, a veteran-led benefits consulting firm dedicated to helping mid-market employers unlock tax efficiency, fund executive retention, and protect what matters most. Bret shares how he went from turning down his father’s off...

The Systems That Built a $100M+ Brokerage with Zero Ads 08.08.2025 27:37

In this powerful episode of Uncommon Wealth, host John McDonough sits down with Oliver Graf , co-founder and president of Big Block Realty, to discuss The Systems That Built a $100M+ Brokerage with Zero Ads. Oliver breaks down how he went from selling phones at a mall kiosk to building a real estate empire with over 1,200 agents. He shares what it truly means to shift from operator to owner, the u...