AJ Osborne Podcast

AJ Osborne
AJ Osborne Podcast

Welcome to the AJ Osborne Podcast. Twice a month, I’ll sit down with guests or fly solo to share incredible stories, give my take on today’s economy, and show you how to build wealth the right way. We bring high-value guests - solely for the purpose of long-form, high-impact discussions. By working together, we can build a better future for ourselves and our families. Find our video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoaCszL7eN9T7EixaJgL49WTLsT-CWLD1

  1. 10. Want Health & Wealth? What 9-Figure Serial Entrepreneurs Say You MUST Do w/Mike & Bo

    7 HR. AGO

    10. Want Health & Wealth? What 9-Figure Serial Entrepreneurs Say You MUST Do w/Mike & Bo

    Do you have the makeup of a serial entrepreneur or successful real estate investor? If you’re looking to time the market and make a quick buck, probably not. But if you’re willing to sacrifice, help others, and play the long game, you might just have what it takes, in which case this episode is for you! Mike and Bo are business partners who have bought over 200 commercial real estate properties and built more than a few dozen businesses from the ground up. Today, I’m talking to them about real estate, self-storage, partnerships, and their many ventures across the last thirty-five years. What has led to their enormous success? They’ve failed. They’ve been broke. But despite all types of challenges and hardships, they’ve stayed true to the “fundamentals” of business. By eliminating ego and greed, prioritizing the customer’s needs, and reinvesting their profits back into their portfolio, Mike and Bo have built a nine-figure empire that most aspiring entrepreneurs only dream of attaining. If you’re just getting into real estate, starting a business, or trying to scale, you CAN’T miss this one. Insights from today’s episode: What Mike and Bo did to build a nine-figure business portfolio from zero Unlocking scalability and opportunity through the power of partnerships Why you DON’T need an exit strategy for your business or property The one investment every person should buy for long-term passive income Why building buy-and-hold businesses always beats “timing the market” The special ability that will allow you to overcome ANY entrepreneurial hardship — Mike and Bo’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeandbo/ Text: (928) 605-4335 🎙️ Do you have a great story to share on the AJ Osborne podcasts? Apply here! https://form.asana.com/?k=TGU88eU0bFTFW1iHcckuTA&d=1203571084143207

    58 min
  2. 8. I’m Finally Sharing My Political Views – The Impact of U.S. Policy on Your Wealth and Investments

    OCT 31

    8. I’m Finally Sharing My Political Views – The Impact of U.S. Policy on Your Wealth and Investments

    In this episode, I’m opening up about my political views for the first time and discussing how U.S. policies shape wealth building, personal finance, and investment strategy. I’ll cover everything from the effects of inflation on generational wealth to the economic divides between states like California and Texas. My goal is to give you a clear look at the economic realities that impact anyone focused on growing wealth, whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just trying to make informed financial decisions. Here’s what I’ll be diving into: Why federal vs. state policies matter for investors How inflation affects wealth differently across generations Key differences in landlord and business costs between California and Texas Practical advice on finding growth opportunities in today’s financial landscape I hope you’ll find these insights useful as you navigate the complexities of the current economy and make your own financial decisions. Sources: - Map Comparisons, kinda fun: http://thetruesize.com/     - 4 year change in state wide home prices: https://x.com/ResidentialClub/status/1792269117379989994    - Adult Milestones: https://jbrec.com/research/us-demographics-insights-and-strategies/   - Men are struggling https://www.profgalloway.com/boys-to-men/   -Young Men's Days: https://x.com/profgalloway/status/1684927631806857216/photo/1    - Marital Status and Politics: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3103191/vance-versus-the-single-woke-females/   - Partisan Gap Between men and Women: https://viviachen.substack.com/p/gen-z-gender-wars-dei-for-white-nationalists     -Voters by Income: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/04/09/partisanship-by-family-income-home-ownership-union-membership-and-veteran-status/    -Wall Street Journal Article: Millennials Wealthier than Baby Boomers? https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/millennials-personal-finance-real-estate-50742ffe?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio Links: 🎙️ Apply here to be on the AJ Osborne podcast. https://form.asana.com/?k=TGU88eU0bFTFW1iHcckuTA&d=1203571084143207 📉 Take advantage of today’s market conditions and invest with us: https://cedar.cc/invest

    1 hr
  3. 7. How I Acquired a Failing Business and Tripled Sales in Weeks

    OCT 24

    7. How I Acquired a Failing Business and Tripled Sales in Weeks

    Disclaimer: This video contains discussions about hunting and the hunting industry, we understand this may not be suitable for all viewers. In this episode, I dive into how I acquired a struggling business in the hunting industry and managed to triple its sales within weeks. With decades of entrepreneurial experience, I share why I believed this acquisition was a great opportunity, despite the company’s mismanagement and debt issues. We discuss: Identifying business potential beyond the numbers. How trust and aligned incentives are key to a successful partnership. The difference between gross margin and net margin and why it matters. Why growth is essential for business survival. I also break down the strategies we used to eliminate barriers to growth and offer insights into my process for structuring deals that create long-term success. If you're interested in learning more, sign up for my newsletter, where I share detailed financials and deeper analysis. Listen in to hear the story behind this acquisition, my partnership approach, and lessons learned over years of buying and growing businesses. Sign up for my newsletter HERE https://www.selfstorageincome.com/start-podcast  Links for my new business! www.velvetantlertechnologies.com  https://www.youtube.com/@velvetantlertechnologies  https://www.instagram.com/velvetantlertechnologies/  Apply here to be a guest on the AJ Osborne podcast! https://form.asana.com/?k=TGU88eU0bFTFW1iHcckuTA&d=1203571084143207

    28 min
  4. 6. The Data-Driven Decisions That Will Make You Wealthier w/Sharad Mehta

    OCT 10

    6. The Data-Driven Decisions That Will Make You Wealthier w/Sharad Mehta

    Real estate investors and entrepreneurs: if you pay attention to what today’s guest explains, your wealth, revenue, and successful decision-making will explode. This is something I’ve personally found evidence of while running multiple businesses, and even though it seems simple, it can have profound effects on everything you do. If you get this right, your business will reach new heights, and you’ll have a crystal clear vision of what to do next. Today, I’m talking to Sharad Mehta, the founder of real estate technology company REsimpli. You might be surprised to find out that Sharad built this tech company with zero experience in coding and NO tech background. He was a house flipper with over seven hundred fix and flips under his belt, so how did he grow a software company to such heights without having previous experience? Simple: data-driven decision-making. It’s the secret sauce behind Sharad’s astounding success, and today, he’s sharing how it’ll take your business to a whole new level. If you have the right data and know which direction you want to go, you can make the best, evidence-based decisions that’ll take the guesswork out of entrepreneurship and leave you with a lot more money.  Insights from today’s episode:  How real estate tech and data can make you a FAR more successful investor  The data-driven decisions that ANY entrepreneur can make to succeed far faster (and more often!) How Sharad build a real estate tech company from scratch with zero coding experience  Why being “passive” in your real estate business will cost you severely  How to figure out which marketing channels have the highest ROI (so you can double down!) Three pieces of advice every entrepreneur should follow to become more successful — Email Sharad: sharad@resimpli.com

    41 min
  5. 5. The Twitter “War” on Investors and Why Most Americans Shouldn’t Invest

    SEP 26

    5. The Twitter “War” on Investors and Why Most Americans Shouldn’t Invest

    For years, I thought every American should be investing. After all, it’s the American dream to work hard, build wealth, own property, and lead your family to financial prosperity. But I’ve changed my tune after recent events, probably for good. I no longer think most Americans can handle the pressure of owning businesses, real estate, or an extensive investment portfolio. So, my question to you is, can you handle what it takes to build something great? Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen a “war” on Twitter break out against general partners and real estate operators, with passive investors attacking them for providing sub-optimal returns. Did these general partners do anything wrong, or were they merely acting to defend the asset that provides their investor’s returns? This made me think, “Am I next?” In this episode, I’m taking time to break down my investing philosophy and explain why my mind has changed about everyday Americans investing. Make no mistake: You CAN build substantial wealth investing in real estate, especially in 2024. But if you’re not ready to take your fair share of bumps, bruises, and scrapes along the way, you might as well just get out now. Insights from today’s episode:  The latest Twitter “war” against investors and why everyone is up in arms  Who should (and definitely should NOT) be investing in 2024  The opportunities that you can take advantage of NOW that most Americans ignore Why the middle class is struggling in today’s economy, and why most won’t build wealth  Millennials’ profound misunderstanding of how markets and investing work  What to do now if you want to get ahead of the masses and the danger you must be prepared to face

    45 min
  6. 4. 80-Hour Workweeks to Ultimate Passive Income and Time Freedom

    SEP 12

    4. 80-Hour Workweeks to Ultimate Passive Income and Time Freedom

    After another 80-hour workweek and realizing his kids’ lives were passing him by, Spencer Hilligoss knew he needed to start making passive income. The problem? His time was chained to his tech job’s high pay and long hours. Spencer loved what he did, but the job took away more than he was comfortable with. He hadn’t seen his young son in weeks, and it was eating away at him. He made a plan that wouldn’t be easy to accomplish: build an $8,000/month passive income stream. He gave himself over a decade to achieve it. Thankfully, it took less than half the time. Now, Spencer is a full-time passive investor and real estate syndicator, helping others who want to regain their time freedom invest so their money can go further. In today’s episode, Spencer shares his story of leaving a thirteen-year career to venture out into the unknown, regaining his time and investing in truly passive income, and why you DON’T actually want to retire (you really want something else). And if you’re interested in passive investing, stick around. Spencer and AJ talk through the CRUCIAL questions you MUST ask before investing in a real estate syndication and how to tell who you’re investing with will pull through on the returns they’re promising you.    Insights from today’s episode:  How to make enough passive income that you can replace your salary and live the way you want Crucial questions to ask any syndicator BEFORE you invest a cent into their deals Why financial literacy is essential to building wealth, and why even most adults don’t have this The retirement lie you’re telling yourself and why you don’t really want to vacation forever How to start building your financial moat even if you’re a busy professional Defining your why and how to know whether greed or purpose is driving you — Invest with Spencer

    52 min
  7. 3. Is the Dollar Going Away? Whether BRICs Have a Shot at Dethroning the Dollar with Emmanuel Daniel

    AUG 22

    3. Is the Dollar Going Away? Whether BRICs Have a Shot at Dethroning the Dollar with Emmanuel Daniel

    Will the US dollar be replaced? Could we be on the cusp of de-dollarization as more and more countries search for reserve currency alternatives? Is America’s spot as the number one economy in the world up for grabs? Emmanuel Daniel, entrepreneur, advisor, founder of The Asian Banker, and author of The Great Transition, is on the show to discuss the future of the US economy and the global currency battle. The US has been the reigning economic world superpower for much of our lives. But slowly, other countries have begun to realize that reliance on the US dollar isn’t always a good thing. The question is: Can they find a viable replacement? Many look to China’s (mostly) strong economy as the answer, but will their pro-manufacturing stance put them in an economic trap? And with the US struggling with homelessness, political unrest, and more, what happens next? We’ll get into it all in this episode, plus touch on an actual alternative to the US dollar, why the US’s current turmoil DOESN’T guarantee a decline, and why bringing manufacturing back to the States could create problems most Americans haven’t considered. What you’ll learn in today’s show: De-dollarization and whether or not the US dollar can be replaced as the world’s reserve currency  China’s colossal manufacturing mistake that has trapped its economy  The true value of digital currencies and whether the digital dollar will become the norm One often overlooked issue with bringing manufacturing back to the US  The crisis of leadership in the US and what MUST change for our country to succeed  — The Great Transition Emmanuel’s Website Emmanuel’s YouTube

    52 min
4.9
out of 5
149 Ratings

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Welcome to the AJ Osborne Podcast. Twice a month, I’ll sit down with guests or fly solo to share incredible stories, give my take on today’s economy, and show you how to build wealth the right way. We bring high-value guests - solely for the purpose of long-form, high-impact discussions. By working together, we can build a better future for ourselves and our families. Find our video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoaCszL7eN9T7EixaJgL49WTLsT-CWLD1

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