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R. Kenner French interviews trader/author Chris Vermeulen about a practical approach to making money in both rising and falling markets. Chris’s core tip is simple: don’t hold assets that are declining, and don’t “over-diversify” across similar stock/bond assets that all sink together in bear phases. After trying nearly every trading style since age 16, he now focuses on a clean, rules-based appro...

R. Kenner French opens the discussion by introducing David Flores Wilson, a financial advisor and Wall Street veteran, to share insights on finance, retirement, and exit planning for entrepreneurs. Wilson emphasizes the importance of planning an exit strategy early—even years or decades before selling a business. He explains that thinking ahead allows business owners to align their personal, finan...

R. Kenner French in partnership with Xcel University and Jeff Lenning, explains that U.S. federal and many state governments offer Research & Development (R&D) tax credits—even for work involving artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT, Claude, or custom models. VastSolutionsGroup.com has worked with AI since 2010/2018 and routinely helps small business owners reduce tax liabilities thro...

R. Kenner French delivers an insightful presentation on how entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business owners can profit by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. He emphasizes that many professionals are unknowingly leaving money on the table because they are not leveraging these government incentives. French explains that the U.S. gove...

R. Kenner French sits down with Jim Sheils, a seasoned real estate investor and author of The Passive Income Playbook and The Family Board Meeting. Sheils shares his core philosophy on real estate success—“own less of better quality.” Over his 26 years in the industry, he’s learned that investing in fewer, higher-quality properties yields better cash flow, equity, and freedom than managing numerou...

R. Kenner French begins by challenging a common misconception among financial advisors — that qualified plans like 401(k)s, profit-sharing plans, and defined benefit plans cannot invest in alternative assets such as real estate, private offerings, or crypto. He clarifies that these investments are indeed allowed, provided they follow IRS and plan rules. Vast Solutions Group has been enabling this...

Tracy Gapin, MD opens with a clear thesis: longevity and high performance come from prioritizing foundational habits — especially sleep — and pairing those habits with precise diagnostics and a strong team. Early in the conversation he stresses that poor sleep is a major health disruptor, and that simple, intentional routines can make a huge difference to energy, recovery, hormones, and long-term...

R. Kenner French welcomes Tom Allen, founder of The AI Journal, and sets the tone: this is a practical, experience-driven conversation about AI, entrepreneurship, and building a media platform. Tom explains his background in marketing and how, frustrated by the lack of thoughtful places to share AI perspectives, he started The AI Journal as a passion project nearly five years ago. Early struggles...

R. Kenner French opens by positioning tax planning as a core strategy for building real estate wealth — not a once-a-year chore. He stresses that many real estate entrepreneurs overpay because they either don’t use proper entities, don’t track their activity, or don’t plan proactively. He combines tax, finance and AI to help clients project tax exposure and work backwards to reduce liability ethic...

Mark Miller, known as “The Money Man,” discussed his work as a business financial consultant and his partnership with Brad Hilton of the Hilton family—grandson of Conrad Hilton. Together, they manage Hilton Tax and Wealth Advisors and the Hilton Family Office, focusing on bringing high-level, institutional wealth strategies to everyday investors. Their goal is to bridge the gap between Wall Street...

Franchising isn’t just a business move — it’s a wealth strategy. 💼 In this episode, Lance Hood dives deep into how smart entrepreneurs are using franchises to build financial freedom and create long-term stability. He explains that buying a franchise isn’t just about running a business under a well-known name — it’s about leveraging a proven system with built-in brand recognition, marketing, and...

Justin Lawrie joined VastSolutionsGroup.com to explain why live virtual events are a must for modern entrepreneurs. He framed virtual events as a cost-effective way to expand reach beyond local boundaries, turning a local audience into a national or global one. Justin stressed that a great virtual event is an experience — not just “another meeting” — and that treating it like a production, not a r...

R. Kenner French introduces himself as the author of ModernMillions.ai: Make Millions, Save Millions, Protect Millions, describing the project as a live, behind-the-scenes look at writing the book and his journey as an author and entrepreneur. He frames the book as a practical guide showing how artificial intelligence can be applied by business owners—especially solopreneurs and real-estate invest...

In this episode, R. Kenner French dives into the core pillars every real estate investor should master: asset protection, tax strategy, and estate planning. It begins with a discussion on asset protection, emphasizing that properly structured legal defenses make investors less appealing targets for lawsuits. Beyond basic umbrella insurance, tools such as LLCs, corporations, and trusts can be used...

Alex’s story starts humbly and honestly: born in England, moved to the U.S. at nine, and pushed into responsibility early by family hardship. He tried vocational training as a boat mechanic and a string of teenage hustles like lawn care and flipping cars, but a serious knee injury nudged him back toward real estate and working with his dad at tax-deed auctions. Those early, small-score deals—cheap...

In this discussion, R. Kenner French and Liliana Falconer dive into an often-overlooked but crucial topic for entrepreneurs and investors — registered agents. Kenner opens by clarifying that registered agents aren’t federal agents but rather entities or individuals responsible for receiving legal and official documents on behalf of a business. He explains that VastSolutionsGroup.com serves as a co...

Joe Cipollini opens by sharing how he “stumbled” into coaching after nearly two decades in real estate. Repeatedly placed in sales leadership roles, he discovered his “genius zone” is building and developing sales teams across both retail and investment real estate. A turning point was taking over a struggling brokerage and launching a book club to sharpen agents’ skills—an organic path that led t...

Sean opens by framing his value: he’s not just an agency owner; he and his wife also run multiple local service businesses. That means every strategy he recommends is field-tested on his own companies. He sets the stage with a simple truth: in today’s digital world, even referrals still walk through your “digital storefront” first—your website. If it looks sketchy, credibility and conversions suff...

R. Kenner French and Bob Bluhm’s discussion revolves around helping entrepreneurs protect their businesses, stay compliant, and ultimately reduce their tax burden through smart systems and professional guidance. The presentation highlights the importance of bookkeeping, which serves as the foundation of accurate tax reporting and business legitimacy. Both Kenner and Bob emphasize that maintaining...

This episode centers on wealth-building and financial growth, as host R. Kenner French and guest Natalia Zacharin explore how business owners can increase their net worth through better systems, profitability, and planning. Natalia emphasizes that many entrepreneurs are passionate but lack financial clarity. Her main advice is to “run your business as if you’re going to sell it,” because this mind...

Amanda Webster—dubbed the “relationship queen”—shares how her life as a mother of five and military spouse shaped her adaptability and drive. After 17 years running law firms, burnout during COVID prompted a pivot into the financial space, where she quickly excelled. Her core belief: everything in business begins and ends with relationships—employees, clients, and partners all want to be seen, hea...

Richard Wilson explains what sets billionaires apart: they lean into contrarian bets, push forward when others say “that’s not how it works,” and avoid crowd consensus. He notes that this mindset shows up as niche focus, intolerance for best-practice complacency, and an eagerness to build where others doubt. Wilson positions himself as a practical insider—working closely with two billionaire clien...

Nancy Steidl is an international business consultant and intellectual property (IP) specialist, Canadian-born and UK-based for 25 years. She runs The Business Mission and blends practical business structuring with deep IP expertise. She emphasizes education (two completed master’s degrees—Business Law and an MBA—and a third in International IP Law) and has a forthcoming book titled The Art of Anal...

R. Kenner French kicks off with “Tax Hack Time,” aiming to share practical, low-effort strategies to legally, morally, and ethically reduce taxes—especially for entrepreneurs and real estate investors. He emphasizes proactivity: the IRS won’t tell you you’re overpaying, so plan ahead and use simple moves that don’t demand heavy CPA time. He also teases bonuses at the end to sweeten the learning. H...

Real estate has long been considered one of the strongest vehicles for building wealth, but not every investor has the time, knowledge, or patience to deal with tenants, renovations, and property management. That’s where Lindsay Davis, CEO of Spartan Invest, comes in. Her company offers turnkey rental properties in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee—markets where housing prices are still accessible,...