Inside The Vault with Ash Cash

Inside the Vault is the #1 Financial Literacy podcast for Everyday People, who aspire to Become Millionaires. Hosted by Ash Cash, one of the Top Financial Educators in the world, this podcast Empowers our listeners (Insider’s) with the Mindset, Motivation, and Money Moves to Manifest Millions! Inside The Vault brings inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today’s top business minds, authors and influencers. Learn the basics of how they built their wealth from scratch and how you can follow their blueprint to do the same. Inside The Vault answers questions about money, careers, and entrepreneurship. Advice and insights always delivered through the lens of the everyday person.   

  1. 1d ago

    ITV #276: She Produces Events for 80,000 People—And Says Event Planning Can Make 7 Figures | Inside The Vault

    Behind every massive conference, sold-out arena, and unforgettable live experience is somebody making sure thousands of moving pieces actually work. In this episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with Ashley Adana, owner and CEO of BEC Productions, to break down the business, money, systems, and mindset behind producing high-level events. With more than 15 years in the industry, Ashley went from planning weddings to producing major experiences for brands and personalities including Rick Ross, Pinky Cole, Earn Your Leisure, and more. She has helped execute events ranging from intimate masterminds to arena-size experiences with tens of thousands of attendees. Ashley explains why event production can become a six- or seven-figure business, how experienced producers structure their pricing, and why large events require a completely different approach than simply charging a flat fee. She also breaks down the systems behind massive events: vendor management, security, registration, speakers, walkthroughs, crisis management, budgeting, revenue strategy, and building a team you can actually trust. But this conversation goes beyond events. Ashley shares why she puts her team before clients, why every entrepreneur doesn’t need to build the biggest company possible, how she created a lifestyle business that supports the life she wants, and why protecting her peace is one of her greatest priorities. In this episode: • How Ashley went from wedding planner to major event producer • What it takes to manage events with thousands of attendees • The systems behind large-scale event production • Why event day is really crisis management • How event producers can make six and seven figures • Flat fees vs. percentage-based pricing • Why many event planners are undercharging • Event planner vs. event producer • How to budget a profitable conference or mastermind • Why starting small can be the smartest strategy • How Invest Fest grew from thousands to 20K+ attendees • Why live events aren’t going anywhere • Building a trusted team that can scale with you • Why Ashley puts her team and vendors before clients • Building a lifestyle business instead of chasing endless growth • Ashley’s approach to saving, investing, and living below her means • Protecting your peace as an entrepreneur • Self-prioritization and giving from your overflow • Event Creators Academy and training the next generation Ashley’s philosophy is simple: Know who you are, build the right team, prepare for the chaos, and show up consistently. Connect with Ashley Adana: Instagram: @ashley_adana Learn more about Event Creators Academy and BEC Productions through Ashley’s platform. Inside the Vault: @insidethevault InsideTheVaultShow.com Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why live events aren’t going anywhere 00:59 – Ash Cash book CTA 02:00 – Meet Ashley Adana 05:10 – How Ashley entered the event industry 07:23 – The mindset needed to produce massive events 08:47 – Every person on the event team matters 10:33 – Event day is crisis management 11:45 – Preparing for problems before they happen 13:17 – Producing major arena events 14:49 – Nearly 40K people across one major experience 15:36 – Legacy Lockbox 16:13 – Can event planning make seven figures? 17:11 – How event producers should charge 18:34 – Why many event planners are undercharging 19:25 – Becoming the go-to producer for major brands 20:59 – Authenticity attracts the right clients 22:07 – Working with high-profile personalities 24:18 – How Ashley scaled her service business 26:01 – Why her team comes before clients 27:11 – Event planner vs. event producer 28:56 – What does a high-level event really cost? 30:13 – How to make an event profitable 31:26 – Know the purpose before spending money 32:00 – Why it’s okay to start small 32:24 – How Invest Fest grew 33:48 – The future of the event industry 35:42 – Do you actually need to scale your business? 36:36 – Building a lifestyle business 39:43 – When money stops being the motivation 40:31 – Ashley’s money story 43:26 – Saving, investing & living below your means 44:44 – “What’s your biggest struggle?” 46:06 – Slow mornings & designing a peaceful life 46:59 – How Ashley handles difficult situations 47:36 – Releasing people and situations that create stress 48:29 – “Life happens around me, not to me” 49:06 – Other people’s problems aren’t yours 50:04 – Spirituality, manifestation & needing nothing 52:00 – Why self-prioritization matters 57:02 – The legacy Ashley wants to leave 57:52 – Her dream: Oscars & Grammys 58:36 – Event Creators Academy 1:00:33 – Advice to her 18-year-old self 1:01:28 – “Be you and do you” 1:02:41 – Connect with Ashley Adana 1:03:08 – Closing the Vault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. 6d ago

    ITV #275: Celebrity Lawyer Reveals How AI Can Steal Your Brand & How to Turn It to MILLIONS | Inside the Vault

    AI can clone your voice, recreate your face, copy your content, and make it look like you endorsed something you’ve never seen. So the question is no longer just, “Do you own your brand?” It’s “Have you actually protected it?” In this episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with celebrity brand protection attorney Kendra Stephen (@kendrastephen) to break down how entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, influencers, and creators can protect their intellectual property — and turn those assets into long-term wealth. Kendra explains why your name, logo, voice, likeness, catchphrases, domains, social handles, and even the way you sound can become valuable intellectual property. With AI making it easier to clone voices, create deepfakes, and recreate someone’s likeness, entrepreneurs have to think beyond simply forming an LLC. Ash even shares what happened after he created an AI-generated image with Jay-Z that looked so realistic people questioned whether the interview actually happened. In this episode: • How AI can put your name, face & voice at risk • Why an LLC does NOT mean you own your brand • When entrepreneurs should trademark • Common-law vs. federal trademark rights • Protecting your digital twin from AI • How trademarks become income-producing assets • Licensing your intellectual property • How catchphrases can generate millions • Why contracts are as important as trademarks • What happens when partners fight over ownership • Why you must monitor and enforce your trademarks • Building a full brand portfolio • Protecting domains, handles, slogans & colors • Copyright questions surrounding AI-generated work • Why protecting your brand can become part of your legacy Kendra’s message is simple: Your intellectual property isn’t just paperwork — it’s an asset. The goal isn’t only to protect what you create. It’s to build intellectual property that can be licensed, transferred, monetized, and passed down. Connect with Kendra Stephen: Instagram: @kendrastephen Brand protection: BrandProtector.com Inside the Vault: @insidethevault InsideTheVaultShow.com Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not individualized legal advice. Trademark, copyright, licensing, AI, and contract issues vary. Consult a qualified attorney for your specific situation. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why your brand is more valuable than followers 01:24 – Ash Cash book CTA 02:25 – Meet Kendra Stephen 05:11 – Protecting brands to build wealth 05:41 – Ash’s viral AI Jay-Z photo 08:14 – Can AI images get you in legal trouble? 09:22 – Protecting your voice & likeness 10:17 – AI, digital twins & the No Fakes Act 11:23 – Someone using Ash’s AI voice for crypto ads 13:14 – What entrepreneurs need to protect now 14:38 – Your trademark is an asset 15:13 – When should you trademark your brand? 17:43 – When talent isn’t enough to protect ownership 18:54 – Common-law vs. federal trademark rights 19:30 – The LeBron James trademark example 20:55 – What happens when you lose your brand 22:15 – A trademark battle that lasted years 25:45 – Inside the Vault’s own ownership dispute 26:45 – Why contracts & licensing matter 28:18 – Kendra’s approach to brand strategy 31:16 – Brand vs. followers: what matters more? 32:51 – The catchphrase reportedly worth $400M 33:46 – Protecting “Abundance Is Your Birthright” 34:55 – Why you MUST enforce your trademark 38:24 – What can you copyright when using AI? 41:02 – Building a real brand portfolio 42:46 – Protecting colors, domains & social handles 43:22 – How Kendra got a $150K domain for $50 45:37 – How much should brand protection cost? 47:41 – Trademark classes explained 48:41 – Why owning an LLC doesn’t mean you own the domain 50:31 – Brand assessments & trademark costs 53:44 – The future of influencers, AI & IP protection 57:33 – Kendra’s final advice to entrepreneurs 57:45 – Trademark, trademark, trademark 59:35 – Connect with Kendra Stephen 1:00:42 – Closing the Vault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. Oct 20

    ITV #274: The Wealthy Use These Tax Strategies to Keep Millions — Here's How You Can Too | Inside The Vault

    Making money is one thing. Keeping it, protecting it, and passing it down is another. In this special Inside the Vault panel, Ash Cash sits down with Chenise Anderson, Carlton Dennis, and Shaquer Brooks aka Miss Business to break down how wealthy families and business owners legally reduce taxes, protect assets, and build wealth that can last for generations. From tax planning and business deductions to real estate depreciation, cost segregation, trusts, retirement accounts, family foundations, and the Augusta Rule, this conversation goes far beyond filing a tax return once a year. The panel explains why wealthy people approach taxes proactively instead of waiting until tax season, why business owners and investors may have access to different strategies than W-2 earners, and why understanding where your income comes from matters before choosing a tax strategy. Pasted text Carlton breaks down real estate depreciation, cost segregation, short-term rentals, and the Augusta Rule. Chenise explains revocable vs. irrevocable trusts, asset protection, estate planning, dynasty trusts, and the concept of “own nothing, control everything.” Miss Business explains tax planning, hiring your children, retirement contributions, entity structure, and why wealthy people build a team instead of relying on one professional. Pasted text In this episode: • Tax planning vs. tax preparation • W-2 income vs. business-owner tax advantages • Revocable vs. irrevocable trusts • Real estate depreciation & cost segregation • Short-term rental tax strategies • Private family foundations • Hiring your children through your business • Roth IRA strategies for the next generation • Dynasty trusts & generational wealth • The Augusta Rule • Why an LLC is NOT a tax strategy • Why wealthy people use teams of experts • Why you shouldn’t blindly rely on AI for tax advice • Building, keeping, protecting & transferring wealth The key question isn’t only “How much did I make?” It’s also: “How much can I legally keep, and what am I doing with the money I save?” PROTECT YOUR LEGACYVisit LegacyLockbox.io to organize important information your family may need if something happens to you. Connect with the panel: Carlton Dennis @CarltonDennis Miss Business — Shaquer Brooks, CPA @MsBusiness101 Chenise Anderson CheniseAndersonLaw.com Inside the Vault: @insidethevault InsideTheVaultShow.com Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not individualized tax, legal, accounting, investment, or estate-planning advice. Strategies and qualifications vary. Consult qualified professionals before implementing any strategy discussed. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – How much are you actually paying in taxes? 01:10 – Ash Cash book CTA 02:12 – Secrets of wealthy tax strategies 02:29 – Meet Chenise Anderson 03:18 – Meet Carlton Dennis 04:18 – Meet Miss Business 05:32 – Is estate planning only for wealthy people? 07:42 – Why the tax code rewards owners & investors 08:42 – W-2 vs. business-owner tax advantages 09:31 – Legacy Lockbox 10:12 – Tax preparation vs. tax planning 12:38 – Understand where your income comes from 14:11 – Revocable vs. irrevocable trusts 15:19 – Asset protection strategies 18:00 – Real estate tax strategies 18:32 – Depreciation explained 19:20 – Cost segregation & paper losses 20:01 – Short-term rental strategy 21:01 – Private family foundations 22:20 – Strategies wealthy entrepreneurs use 24:23 – Hiring your children 24:41 – Building wealth through a Roth IRA 25:47 – Retirement planning 26:54 – Dynasty trusts & Rockefeller-style wealth 28:30 – Life insurance & generational wealth 30:07 – The Augusta Rule 31:43 – Can ChatGPT replace your tax professional? 33:31 – Why wealthy people build expert teams 34:57 – Know your tax liability before year-end 35:51 – Own nothing, control everything 37:49 – Why an LLC is NOT a tax strategy 38:23 – Getting your entity structure right 38:39 – What to do with your tax savings 38:59 – Connect with Chenise Anderson 39:07 – Connect with Carlton Dennis 39:21 – Connect with Miss Business 39:41 – Closing the Vault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. Oct 15

    ITV #273: AI Is Creating Millionaires FAST! How to Build Business w/ AI Agents (No Coding) | Inside The Vault

    AI is moving faster than almost any technology shift we’ve seen before — and according to Justin Burns, the biggest opportunity isn’t just using AI. It’s building with it. Justin Burns returns to Inside the Vault with Ash Cash to break down the rise of AI agents, no-code technology, and the “Agentic Age” — where AI can move beyond answering questions and actually perform tasks for your business. Justin explains how he currently uses dozens of AI agents across marketing, sales, customer support, operations, research, and content — all while building technology that once would have required large teams and major development budgets. Pasted markdown In this episode, Ash and Justin break down how everyday entrepreneurs can use AI to identify profitable problems, validate business ideas, build apps without traditional coding experience, automate repetitive work, and create businesses around changing consumer behavior. Justin also shares real-world examples of how AI has dramatically reduced the cost and time required to build technology — including replacing processes that once required developers, editors, marketers, and support teams. They discuss: • What the “Agentic Age” actually means • How AI agents can perform work instead of just answering prompts • Why Justin says he has roughly 50 AI agents working across his business • How entrepreneurs can find profitable problems using AI • Building apps and technology without knowing how to code • Why every business may eventually need a technology layer • Creating a complete tech ecosystem instead of just one product • Using AI agents for marketing, sales, operations, and customer support • How AI can research customers and identify what they actually want • Turning one-person businesses into highly automated companies • Why execution matters more than simply having access to AI • How one founder from Justin’s ecosystem is reportedly pursuing a seven-figure acquisition • Why the future belongs to the builders Justin’s message is simple: AI isn’t only changing jobs — it’s changing who has the ability to build businesses. If you’ve been sitting on an idea because you thought you needed developers, a massive budget, or years of technical experience, this episode is for you. BUILD WITH JUSTIN BURNSJoin the Apps Built With AI Build-A-Thon: https://appsbuildathon.com/ticket-page?rootabl=iamashcash&lid=ogi2Tnnn Learn more about Apps Built With AI: AppsBuiltWithAI.com Connect with Justin Burns: Instagram: @ceojustinburns OfficialJustinBurns.com Inside the Vault: @insidethevault InsideTheVaultShow.com Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com AI tools, business results, income examples, acquisition discussions, and case studies discussed in this episode reflect the guest’s experiences and perspectives. Results are not guaranteed, and specific tools, pricing, features, and availability may change over time. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. Oct 13

    ITV #272: How to Get Up to $250K for a Startup With a 620 Credit Score | Inside The Vault

    What if you didn’t need years in business, six figures in revenue, or perfect credit to fund your idea? Stormi Banks and Trishonna return to Inside the Vault with Ash Cash to break down The Startup Formula — using private lending and grants to access capital when traditional banks may not be an option. Trishonna explains how some private lending programs can offer $50,000 to $250,000 in startup funding with credit scores around 615–620, while other programs may work with lower scores for smaller amounts. She shares how private lending helped her open an ice cream shop that went on to generate six figures in its first 60 days. Pasted text Stormi, a certified grant writer whose company says it has helped secure more than $23 million in grant funding, breaks down why grants can be powerful for startups, how to position your business to compete, and why getting funded requires more than simply filling out an application. Pasted text They also explain why entrepreneurs need multiple sources of capital, how to approach lenders, why you shouldn’t spend business funding on lifestyle expenses, and how faith, discipline, and taking action can change the trajectory of your business. In this episode: • How startups may access up to $250K in private funding • Why a 620 credit score may open more options than you think • Private lenders vs. traditional banks • Startup funding without giving away equity • How grants work and why they’re competitive • How Stormi’s company helped secure $23M+ in grants • Why businesses need multiple streams of OPM • Grant matching and funding strategies • How Trishonna found the lender that changed her life • Why faith and action matter in entrepreneurship • $60K reportedly funded on Day One of their accelerator • Knowing when distractions are keeping you from your assignment • Why “delayed obedience is still disobedience” STARTUP FORMULA CHALLENGE Text ASH START to 833-461-0471 to learn more about the 2-Day Startup Formula Challenge. Connect with the guests: Trishonna: @trishonna Stormi Banks: @iamstormibanks Inside the Vault: @insidethevault InsideTheVaultShow.com Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com Funding availability, approval criteria, interest rates, repayment terms, and grant awards vary by lender, program, applicant, and business. The discussion is educational and does not guarantee funding or approval. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The startup funding myths holding people back 01:08 – Ash Cash book CTA 02:10 – Welcome to Inside the Vault 03:55 – Meet Stormi Banks & Trishonna 04:12 – $23M+ in grant funding 05:17 – Why startups think they can’t get funded 06:56 – Private lending for new businesses 07:31 – Starting an ice cream shop with no money 08:06 – Up to $250K with around a 620 credit score 08:56 – Private lenders vs. traditional banks 09:59 – Interest rates, equity & repayment terms 10:50 – Grants you don’t have to repay 11:52 – How Stormi discovered business grants 12:14 – Why most people lose grant competitions 14:20 – Why businesses need multiple sources of OPM 15:23 – The 8-hour wait that changed Trishonna’s life 16:12 – How private lenders can grow with your business 17:06 – Grant matching explained 18:18 – Why helping others became the mission 20:49 – Faith, purpose & the fear of God 23:26 – Praying for the capacity to handle more 27:28 – $60K funded on Day One 28:07 – Who the Startup Formula is for 29:17 – When the distraction is someone you love 32:04 – Why you have to “starve the flesh” 38:49 – How Stormi & Trishonna became partners 49:41 – Turning imagination into a business 52:15 – How to join the Startup Formula Challenge 53:08 – “If you can’t beat the CEO, be the CEO” 56:30 – Delayed obedience is still disobedience 57:17 – Connect with Stormi & Trishonna 57:42 – Closing the Vault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. Oct 8

    ITV #271: She Went From Making $10K a Day to Building a Seven-Figure Tax Business | Inside The Vault

    Cheyenne Drayton’s story is bigger than taxes. Before becoming a multi-seven-figure business owner, Cheyenne says she was making roughly $10,000 a day in the streets. But behind the money was survival mode, instability, and a life that almost cost her everything. After being robbed, raided, spending five days in jail, and losing custody of her children, Cheyenne made a decision: there was no Plan B. She went all in on the tax industry. In her first year, Cheyenne says she built a team of more than 300 tax professionals and generated approximately $464,000. Pasted text Inside the Vault, Cheyenne opens up to Ash Cash about growing up homeless, becoming a teenage mother, rebuilding her life after the streets, learning how to manage money, creating income beyond tax season, and using AI and automation to build a business that gives her more time with her three sons. She also shares why her greatest wins aren’t always the million-dollar results — sometimes it’s watching someone on her team go from sleeping in a car to finally being able to support themselves. In this episode: • Making $10K a day in the streets • The robbery that made her question everything • Getting raided, going to jail, and losing her children • Making $464K her first year in taxes • Scaling to 300+ tax professionals • Creating income outside of tax season • Monthly recurring revenue and digital products • Using AI to answer client and team questions 24/7 • Automating a business so you can get your time back • Motherhood, faith, and raising three boys • Supporting her son through Duchenne muscular dystrophy • Why your past does not have to determine your future • Learning to love yourself instead of searching for it in others Cheyenne’s message is simple: sometimes nobody is coming to save you — and your future does not have to look like what you’ve been through. Pasted text Connect with Cheyenne Drayton: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @thecdrayton Website: NextLevelWealth.us Free Tax Industry Masterclass: Every Tuesday Inside the Vault: @insidethevault InsideTheVaultShow.com Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Cheyenne’s story in her own words 01:02 – Ash Cash book CTA 02:03 – Welcome to Inside the Vault 04:48 – Meet Cheyenne Drayton 05:50 – Becoming a multi-seven-figure entrepreneur 06:30 – Growing up homeless and in survival mode 07:28 – Getting into the streets 08:15 – 300 tax professionals & $464K her first year 10:36 – Making $10K a day in the streets 11:10 – The robbery that changed everything 12:06 – Her son’s diagnosis and reconnecting with God 12:40 – The raid she saw as an answered prayer 12:56 – “God, give me one more chance” 13:50 – How she found the tax industry 15:52 – Five days in jail to tax season 17:05 – Learning how to manage legitimate money 19:42 – Why she pours into other women 25:35 – From the streets to multimillionaire 26:46 – Making money beyond tax season 27:28 – Monthly recurring revenue & digital products 29:54 – The wins that matter most to Cheyenne 33:12 – Why she recommends the tax industry 35:35 – How Cheyenne uses AI in her business 36:40 – Automating a team of 300+ tax professionals 38:26 – Buying back time as a mother 40:05 – Her son’s battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy 45:17 – Your future doesn’t have to look like your past 47:09 – What she would tell her 18-year-old self 48:19 – Cheyenne’s free tax masterclass 49:12 – Next Level Wealth 51:20 – Connect with Cheyenne 51:30 – Closing the Vault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. Oct 6

    ITV #270: The $10 Trillion Wealth Transfer Most People Don’t Even Know Is Happening | Inside The Vault

    One of the largest wealth transfers in American history is happening right now — and most people are too distracted to see it. Derek Boone, Joy Hunt, and Ramel Newerls return to Inside the Vault with Ash Cash for a special conversation about what they call The Wealth Code: how to build income, protect it, leverage it, and pass it down. Ramel breaks down why thousands of baby boomers retiring every day could create one of the biggest ownership opportunities in history as profitable small businesses change hands. Instead of starting from scratch, he explains how everyday people may be able to acquire businesses that already have customers, cash flow, and systems in place. Derek shares how he says he created approximately $2 million in wealth for his son in 12 months through real estate, reinvestment, and compounding assets — and why waiting for the perfect opportunity can keep people stuck. Pasted text Joy explains the other side of wealth: protection. Making money and acquiring assets means little if improper business structure, lawsuits, probate, or poor estate planning can take away what you worked to build. Together, they break down business acquisitions, seller financing, real estate, grants, life insurance, leverage, mindset, environment, estate planning, and why generational wealth requires more than simply making more money. In this episode: • The $10 trillion wealth transfer they believe most people are missing • Why retiring baby boomers may create opportunities to buy existing businesses • Buying profitable businesses instead of starting from scratch • How seller financing works • How Derek says he built $2M in wealth for his son in 12 months • Why starting small can still create major wealth • Trusts, holding companies, and protecting assets • Using 401(k)s, HELOCs, grants, insurance, and partnerships as leverage • Why they prefer “our people’s money” over “other people’s money” • How one student reportedly received a $200K nonprofit grant • Why environment can change your financial trajectory • What happens when family or your partner doesn’t understand your vision • Why estate planning matters before it’s too late • Financial independence for women • Legacy and financial responsibility for men • Why mindset starts the process and momentum keeps it going • How identity, consistency, and small daily actions can change your future Financial, legal, tax, real estate, insurance, and investment strategies discussed in this episode reflect the guests’ experiences and perspectives. Outcomes are not guaranteed. Consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation. CONNECT WITH THE WEALTH CODE TEAM Derek Boone Instagram: @dsbone Joy Hunt Instagram & TikTok: @joyhunt_esq Ramel Newerls Mogul Lifestyle — all platforms The Wealth Code 5-Day Challenge: Text WEALTH to 347-429-6496 Pasted text Inside the Vault: @insidethevault InsideTheVaultShow.com Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Small progress beats no progress 01:30 – Ash Cash book CTA 02:32 – Welcome to Inside the Vault 03:30 – Meet Derek Boone, Joy Hunt & Ramel Newerls 05:57 – What is the Wealth Code? 06:27 – 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day 06:43 – The $10 trillion wealth transfer 07:22 – Derek built $2M in wealth for his son 09:49 – Protecting assets with trusts and holding companies 11:23 – Why buying a business can beat starting one 12:15 – Build it, protect it, pass it down 12:48 – Seller financing explained 13:21 – Buying a business with the owner still coaching you 16:38 – How Derek created $2M for his son in 12 months 17:19 – Why reinvesting changes everything 18:23 – Turning a $36K house into bigger opportunities 20:29 – Why your environment matters 21:51 – Friends and family can become dream killers 23:06 – What if your partner is holding you back? 25:26 – The 50+ things you can leverage right now 26:40 – A student who reportedly got a $200K grant 27:38 – “Other people’s money” vs. “our people’s money” 30:02 – A $700K real estate deal with almost no down payment 31:18 – Using family credit to keep a deal alive 32:03 – Why proof of concept matters 33:45 – How to find business grants 34:38 – A grant that doesn’t require an LLC 38:18 – Wealth doesn’t have to mean waiting 10 years 39:16 – Join the 5-Day Wealth Code Challenge 41:09 – The estate-planning mistake that changed Ramel’s family 42:35 – Losing access to money because paperwork wasn’t right 44:39 – Mindset starts it, momentum keeps it going 46:31 – While you’re arguing, somebody else is buying assets 49:28 – Why women need financial independence 51:01 – A man’s responsibility to build legacy 52:16 – The $50K mastermind and four-generation thinking 53:13 – What to do when you feel financially stuck 56:22 – How the right room can change your life 57:20 – The decision that changes everything 58:27 – Small progress beats no progress 59:37 – Stop focusing on the goal, focus on the actions 1:02:58 – Michael Jordan’s 40-point mindset 1:04:04 – Comfort can kill your growth 1:05:09 – Final lessons from the Wealth Code team 1:10:03 – The more you learn, the more you earn 1:10:35 – Connect with Derek, Joy & Ramel 1:11:13 – Wealth Code 5-Day Challenge 1:11:31 – Closing the Vault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. Oct 1

    ITV #269: How to Get $100K in Business Funding with a 600 Credit Score | Inside The Vault

    What if a 600 credit score doesn’t automatically disqualify you from getting serious business funding? Brandon Jackson and Tevin Facey of Millionaire Essentials join Ash Cash inside the vault to break down how entrepreneurs can use credit, business funding and leverage to access capital—and more importantly, what to do with the money once you get it. They explain why your credit score is only one piece of the funding equation, how CDFIs may provide opportunities for borrowers who don’t fit traditional bank standards, and why a strong business plan can matter just as much as the number on your credit report. The conversation goes much deeper than getting approved. Brandon and Tevin explain how entrepreneurs can use 0% business credit cards, lines of credit and other forms of capital to grow businesses, invest in real estate and create cash flow without falling into the trap of using debt to pay debt. They also share a client example in which they say $200,000 in funding was used to purchase and flip real estate, resulting in more than $500,000 in returns. In this episode: • How a 600 credit score may still qualify for certain funding opportunities • What CDFIs are and how they work • Why a 750 credit score doesn’t guarantee approval • What lenders actually look for beyond your score • Business credit cards vs. lines of credit vs. loans • How 0% introductory business credit can be used strategically • Why you should never use debt just to pay other debt • How credit utilization affects your funding profile • Why a business plan matters before you borrow money • How to research banks before applying • Using business funding for real estate and group homes • Why mentorship and relationships can accelerate your business • How Millionaire Essentials built a seven-figure business through partnership and community • The difference between access to capital and actually building wealth Funding approvals, credit limits, interest rates and lending requirements vary by lender, borrower and business. The strategies and results discussed are the guests’ reported experiences and examples and are not guaranteed. This episode is for educational purposes only. Connect with Millionaire Essentials: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube:  ⁨@MillionaireEssentials⁩  Tevin: @tevinfacey Brandon: @brandontheprovider Inside the Vault: @insidethevault Host: @iamashcash IAmAshCash.com ABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT. Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life: TheAbundanceCommunity.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Business funding is leverage 00:58 – Ash Cash book CTA 01:59 – Welcome to Inside the Vault 03:12 – Meet Brandon & Tevin of Millionaire Essentials 06:10 – The missing piece: having a real business plan 07:26 – The biggest mistake people make with funding 08:34 – Why personal credit still matters 10:04 – Stop thinking small about your business 12:43 – Business credit cards, lines of credit & loans 13:33 – Why they recommend 0% business credit first 15:48 – Good debt vs. bad debt 16:11 – The danger of overleveraging 18:16 – How to become more fundable 20:31 – Credit utilization explained 21:54 – What banks look for when you want $100K 23:07 – How to research the right banks 27:19 – Why mentorship speeds up the process 28:58 – Can you get funding with a 600 credit score? 29:27 – CDFIs explained 30:28 – How a business plan could support a $100K request 32:06 – Why a 750 score still may not be enough 33:15 – The truth about “$100K with no docs” marketing 35:30 – Group homes using business funding 36:02 – $200K in funding turned into $500K+ in real estate 37:00 – Why they entered the group home space 39:23 – Helping Lynette Jones reach an 800+ credit score 41:15 – Turning group homes into sellable businesses 43:13 – Why mentorship should never stop 44:36 – Millionaire Mastery Club 46:19 – How to market and scale your business 47:40 – Why community matters more than information 49:48 – How one relationship became a seven-figure business 50:04 – Their business funding “hack” 53:00 – Using CDFIs for land and development 54:16 – The mindset you need before taking business funding 55:59 – Connect with Brandon & Tevin 56:43 – How to vet a business mentor 58:05 – 7-day access to their community 59:07 – Closing the Vault & Abundance Community   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Inside the Vault is the #1 Financial Literacy podcast for Everyday People, who aspire to Become Millionaires. Hosted by Ash Cash, one of the Top Financial Educators in the world, this podcast Empowers our listeners (Insider’s) with the Mindset, Motivation, and Money Moves to Manifest Millions! Inside The Vault brings inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today’s top business minds, authors and influencers. Learn the basics of how they built their wealth from scratch and how you can follow their blueprint to do the same. Inside The Vault answers questions about money, careers, and entrepreneurship. Advice and insights always delivered through the lens of the everyday person.   

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