The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth

Justin Donald
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Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin Donald “The Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing.” Imagine being able to earn passive income, long-term equity, and achieve financial freedom while gaining total freedom from your business or a job. That’s what Lifestyle Investing is all about. Justin Donald has mastered the low-risk cash flow investment principles he shares with entrepreneurs around the world. His alternative investing principles center on creating passive income and significant wealth while liberating yourself from a day-to-day job so you never run out of money. His innovative mindset principles and 10 commandments of Lifestyle Investing have released scores of entrepreneurs from the “golden handcuffs” that came with running life-consuming enterprises. This show focuses on showing today’s entrepreneurs and business executives how to think and invest to limit risk, maximize repeatable returns, and achieve retirement goals through his proven passive income cash flow strategies. Justin’s principles enable you to move from an “earned income” career to support your lifestyle with passive cash flow investments including real estate, operating companies, debt, equity, and franchises that give you the absolute freedom to live the life you truly desire. Interviews with top thought leaders, such as, John Lee Dumas, Ryan Levesque, Hal Elrod, Jon Vroman, Mike Koenigs, Phillip Stutts, Rob Dial, John Ruhlin, Brad Johnson, Robert Glazer, Mike Michalowicz, Geoff Woods, Steve Sims, and many more! For more information, visit https://justindonald.com

  1. 4H AGO

    281: How to Avoid Leaving Millions on the Table When Selling Your Business with Stephen Scoggins

    It’s crazy when you think about it, but less than 1% of entrepreneurs ever sell their companies. Even fewer do it intentionally, strategically, and on their terms. If you’re building a business without preparing for a future exit, you may be leaving millions on the table or worse, creating a company that can’t function without you. Stephen Scoggins knows this firsthand. He is a speaker, author, and host of the Build podcast who created multiple companies — including one that grew to nine figures in annual revenue and successfully exited in 2023. But his story isn’t just about a financial win. It’s about faith, leadership, identity, and learning how to structure a business so it can scale beyond you and create meaning and purpose in your life. You’ll hear what Stephen believes most entrepreneurs get wrong about selling their business, and the tax strategies he’s now implementing after a massive liquidity event. We also dive deep into his journey from sleeping in his car to building companies that employ hundreds — and how faith shaped every turning point along the way. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why most entrepreneurs wait too long to prepare their business for sale and what Stephen recommends for runway time prior to an exit. ✅ How quality of earnings can dramatically impact your final valuation and why buyers use it to justify lowering your multiple. ✅ The difference between asset sales versus stock sales and why an F reorganization can have a dramatic impact on value. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/281 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min

  2. MAR 5

    280: How Niching Down Led to a 10x EBITDA Exit with Andrew Lassise

    One of the biggest reasons many entrepreneurs struggle to scale their businesses is that they focus on attracting more clients by casting a wide net and pouring money into marketing that doesn’t generate and convert enough leads. But everything changed when today’s guest did the opposite by narrowing his focus, niching down, which ultimately skyrocketed business growth and positioned his company for a huge exit. Andrew Lassise is the founder of Tech for Accountants, a cybersecurity and IT company built exclusively for accounting firms. After initially struggling to sell his company, Andrew rebuilt it with tighter systems, sharper positioning, and a deliberate niche strategy. The result? A sale at a 10x multiple of projected EBITDA, more than double the industry norm. In this conversation, Andrew shares how sobriety became a competitive advantage and why systematizing your business is the key to turning it into a sellable asset. We also discussed how to leverage AI and automation to scale your business without burning out. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ How niching down skyrockets Andrew’s business growth and created market dominance in a crowded industry. ✅ Why AI isn’t a silver bullet and how to use it to create real leverage and buy your time back. ✅ The mindset shifts from being the operator to building a business that scales sustainably towards a successful exit. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/280 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  3. FEB 26

    279: Giftology: Prioritizing Relationships and Building a Business That Outlives You with Rod Neuenschwander

    The strongest and most successful businesses are built on strong and meaningful relationships. And when life delivers unexpected loss, the strength of those relationships becomes an asset that is more valuable than you could ever imagine.  Rod Neuenschwander is the longtime business partner of the late John Ruhlin and the operational force behind Giftology. After losing his best friend and co-founder, Rod faced an impossible challenge: preserving John’s legacy while leading the company into its next chapter. What has happened since then has been a remarkable transformation that is still grounded in relationships, faith, and leadership. You’ll hear how Rod helped turn grief and crisis into clarity, why relationships—not tactics—are the most durable growth strategy, and how leaders can build organizations that thrive beyond any one person. For anyone who has never worked with Giftology or isn’t familiar with John Ruhlin’s work, I highly recommend checking out the podcast I did with him on the Art of Gift Giving to learn more about this great company and hear from John himself.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why gifting and generosity often falls flat and what made John Ruhlin so great at it. ✅ How Rob’s book became a case-study in real-time and created a One-Page Recovery Plan to help companies move forward after tragic loss. ✅ How Giftology’s new membership program, Rich Relationship Society, helps make relationships your #1 business growth strategy. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/279 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  4. FEB 19

    278: From a Huge Exit To Reimaging IT & Cybersecurity with Bill Tyndall

    Businesses are implementing AI faster than most entrepreneurs realize. But the best opportunities aren’t always in cutting-edge startups. In many cases, the best returns are in legacy businesses that haven’t kept pace with the innovation curve. Understanding that gap—and how to close it—has defined the career of today’s guest. Bill Tyndall is the founder of Tynrose, a holding company focused on modernizing legacy businesses through digital transformation, data, cybersecurity, and AI. After launching Electric in 2016, which revolutionized IT support for SMBs, he had a huge exit with a billion-dollar valuation just four years later.   You’ll hear how Bill’s newest venture, Tynrose, builds platforms that don’t just implement technology; they reimagine it and help companies move beyond patchwork solutions and into scalable solutions that are built to last in the digital world. His approach challenges outdated models and reframes what’s possible when businesses stabilize their technology, leverage clean data, and deploy AI with intention. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ How SMBs and legacy businesses may offer better AI-driven returns than tech startups. ✅ Why Bill decided to start a new business after his billion-dollar exit, and what creating a legacy with his businesses means to him.  ✅ Why AI is really just a capacity expander for humans and what the future holds for IT and cybersecurity in an AI-driven world. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/278 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min

  5. FEB 12

    277: The Mindset Shift That Unlocks True Wealth and Freedom with Pablo Della

    Most entrepreneurs believe once they achieve financial success or have the big exit, freedom, fulfillment, and happiness will follow. It’s a trap. And today’s guest learned that the hard way. On today's pod, I'm talking with Pablo Della, an 8-figure founder who went from growing up poor in Argentina to scaling his business into a major consumer brand. From the outside, it looked like he had won. But after the financial success came a deeper question: Now what? In this conversation, Pablo shares what changed after the money stopped being the goal, and how he rebuilt his life around real freedom. He’s also just launched a new show, Freedom Flip, where he and his co-host publicly challenge conventional thinking around money, identity, and achievement. Go give it a follow RIGHT HERE! In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why Pablo believes that spending money on experiences generate a real return on happiness, time, and quality of life that goes beyond ROI. ✅ How Pablo evaluates the true cost-benefit of flying private—and why the math looks different once you factor in time, energy, and opportunity cost. ✅ Why Pablo believes inflation isn’t accidental, and how that belief shapes his long-term view on money, Bitcoin and wealth. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/277 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 43m

  6. FEB 5

    276: Why Hiring a Tax Strategist Is The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make with Karlton Dennis

    Believe it or not, income taxes can become the biggest expense for entrepreneurs. Yet most people approach tax planning reactively, missing powerful opportunities hiding in plain sight. Today’s guest helps investors get ahead of the game by treating tax strategy not as compliance, but as one of the most important wealth-building tools available. Karlton Dennis is one of the leading tax strategists in the country and the founder of Tax Alchemy. Through his work with high-earning entrepreneurs, he helps clients legally reduce taxes, increase cash flow, and reinvest capital intentionally rather than giving it away unnecessarily. In our conversation, Karlton breaks down why proactive tax planning often delivers higher returns than any investment deal—and how understanding the tax code allows you to keep more money working for you, with more investment opportunities, year after year. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why investing in world-class tax strategy can outperform real estate, private equity, and traditional investments. ✅ The most common tax preparation mistakes that cost business owners tens of thousands per year. ✅ Which tax strategies attract IRS scrutiny and how to use the tax code to your advantage without crossing red lines. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/276 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  7. JAN 29

    275: Building Passive Income Through Real Estate and Strategic Partnerships with Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua

    For many professionals, the traditional path of investing in 401(k)s and IRAs and waiting until their retirement date, while trading time for money, eventually raises a difficult question: Is there a better way? Today’s guests discovered that by leveraging real estate and strategic relationships, they could build passive income while enjoying the perks of their 9-5 jobs and now teach others to do the same. Rather than chasing shortcuts, they focused on building a foundation that created options using hidden wealth hacks and money habits self-made millionaires use. Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua are real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and hosts of the Wealth Juice Podcast. Through strategic partnerships and documenting their journey publicly, they’ve built a growing real estate portfolio while helping others take their first steps toward passive income and financial independence. Cory and Ryan unpacked the mindset shifts, relationship strategies, and long-term thinking that helped them move from early investments to scalable opportunities—while staying aligned with their purpose, lifestyle, and financial freedom goals. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why financial freedom is less about early retirement and more about creating optionality. ✅ How strategic partnerships, masterminds, and relationships accelerate growth faster than trying to do it on your own. ✅ Why building in public creates leverage, credibility, and unexpected opportunities. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/275 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

  8. JAN 22

    274: How Financial Literacy Unlocks Financial Freedom and Generational Wealth with Sharon Lechter

    For many entrepreneurs and investors, financial success often feels harder than it should. Despite tireless work and long hours spent chasing income, they still end up owing a business that runs them rather than the other way around. Today’s guest has spent decades helping people break that cycle by shifting how they think about money, assets, and financial freedom itself. Sharon Lechter is a globally recognized financial literacy expert, former CPA, keynote speaker, and five-time New York Times bestselling author. She is best known as the co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 additional books in the Rich Dad series, including the transformational Cashflow Quadrant. She’s also co-authored many other influential books, including Exit Rich, Three Feet from Gold, and Think and Grow Rich for Women. Sharon has dedicated her career to educating and empowering investors at any level, helping them move from earned income to asset-driven wealth while reclaiming their time. In her newest book, Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth, Sharon offers readers both an inspiring fable and a practical blueprint for crafting a legacy that lasts. In this episode, you’ll learn:  ✅ Why the purest definition of financial freedom is when asset income exceeds your monthly expenses. ✅ How the Cashflow Quadrant was a game changer for Justin and helps entrepreneurs reclaim time and scale faster by making better decisions. ✅ Why Sharon’s newest mission with IQ Hall helps creators and entrepreneurs maintain ownership and protect their intellectual property while using AI. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/274 Tax Strategy Masterclass If you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/tax Strategy Session  For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation The Lifestyle Investor Insider Join The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insider Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Justin Donald FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min
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Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin Donald “The Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing.” Imagine being able to earn passive income, long-term equity, and achieve financial freedom while gaining total freedom from your business or a job. That’s what Lifestyle Investing is all about. Justin Donald has mastered the low-risk cash flow investment principles he shares with entrepreneurs around the world. His alternative investing principles center on creating passive income and significant wealth while liberating yourself from a day-to-day job so you never run out of money. His innovative mindset principles and 10 commandments of Lifestyle Investing have released scores of entrepreneurs from the “golden handcuffs” that came with running life-consuming enterprises. This show focuses on showing today’s entrepreneurs and business executives how to think and invest to limit risk, maximize repeatable returns, and achieve retirement goals through his proven passive income cash flow strategies. Justin’s principles enable you to move from an “earned income” career to support your lifestyle with passive cash flow investments including real estate, operating companies, debt, equity, and franchises that give you the absolute freedom to live the life you truly desire. Interviews with top thought leaders, such as, John Lee Dumas, Ryan Levesque, Hal Elrod, Jon Vroman, Mike Koenigs, Phillip Stutts, Rob Dial, John Ruhlin, Brad Johnson, Robert Glazer, Mike Michalowicz, Geoff Woods, Steve Sims, and many more! For more information, visit https://justindonald.com

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