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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
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196: Franchise Secrets: Scaling Auntie Anne's from 1 to 900 Locations
Today, I’m excited to be talking with Anne Beiler. Anne is the Founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise (which she sold in 2005).
During today’s conversation, Anne shares her personal story and opens up about the series of tragic life events that left her broken, traumatized, and in a deep depression. Leaning on faith and family, she channeled that devastating pain into a bigger purpose that led to the birth of Auntie Anne’s, which she grew from a single stand into a beloved international franchise with 900+ locations.
You’ll also hear how Anne dealt with identity-crisis after selling Auntie Anne’s in 2005. A testament to her creativity and resilience, she shifted her focus to inspiring others. She now helps people face their demons and become a force for good in their businesses and communities through her speaking, books, and personal development courses.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Anne’s journey of growing Auntie Anne’s from a single soft-pretzel market stand into an international franchise with stores in all 50 US states.
✅ The mindset that helped Anne to overcome devastating pain and trauma, and turn them into foundations for honesty, love, kindness, and a life of service.
✅ Auntie Anne’s formula of three P’s (Purpose, Product, People) for success that any brand or franchise can use to grow their business.
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Tax Strategy Masterclass
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Strategy Session
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195: Disrupting the Colombian Coffee Market with Adam Jason
Adam Jason is a Partner at Legacy Group, an investment firm in Latin America focusing on top-tier businesses and high-net-worth accredited investors seeking exceptional returns. Adam has a background in advising Fortune 500 companies and investment banks and has represented them in public and private offerings exceeding $10 billion.
In our conversation, you’ll hear Adam’s remarkable journey from Big Law to scaling Green Coffee Company to become the #1 coffee producer in Colombia’s fiercely competitive market. What’s truly remarkable is they have embraced eco-friendly practices and prioritized worker welfare in an industry where this is far from typical. This not only fueled their growth but also helped them create an appealing story that resonates with coffee lovers worldwide.
Adam shares the strategies behind developing and scaling the Green Coffee Company brand, which has successfully competed against giants like Starbucks and Nestle. Plus, you’ll learn how he leverages coffee and agriculture to diversify income through coffee byproducts.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How Green Coffee Company became the largest coffee producer in Colombia with 400 full-time and 2500 part-time workers, and the strategies that allowed them to be profitable for three years straight and attract $80 million in investments.
✅ Why the wealthiest are putting part of their portfolios into agriculture, a sector that offers opportunities for diversification and, in some cases, outperforms real estate.
✅ How Adam and GCC are shaking up the coffee industry in Colombia by setting new standards for worker rights, challenging giants like Starbucks with eco-friendly practices, and creating a compelling brand story that resonates with coffee lovers everywhere.
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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
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194: Over $5 Billion in Commercial Real Estate with Kip Sowden
Kip Sowden is the CEO and Chairman of RREAF Holdings who has over 37 years of experience in commercial real estate. Kip has been involved in the financing of over $8 billion in commercial real estate loans and has brokered the sale of over $10 billion in commercial real estate transactions.
He has also acquired, developed, and renovated over 5 billion in commercial real estate including retail, office, multi-family, and hospitality throughout the Southwestern and the Southeastern United States. During our conversation, Kip shares the strategic thinking behind RREAF Holdings' approach, which focuses on delivering substantial value to investors while minimizing their risk exposure.
We discuss why RREAF specifically targets middle America, a strategy that has proven beneficial in tapping into markets with high growth potential yet often overlooked by major players. Kip also highlights their favorite US markets for building and how RREAF’s commitment to vertical integration has significantly boosted the efficiency of their operations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How RREAF's focus on challenging development projects and commercial acquisitions has revolutionized the real estate landscape and boosted their assets from $100 million to $4.5 billion.
✅ RREAF's unique approach that allows retail equity investors to participate in temporary sponsor loans to different LLCs, yielding returns over 12% and providing unparalleled value for both investors and institutional partners.
✅ Kip's favorite markets for investment and why RREAF targets middle America for residential, leisure, and vacation properties.
Free Gift
Get Kip's free 2024 Market Overview Report. Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/194
Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/194
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
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193: Mastering Mobile Home Park Investing with Ferd Niemann
Today, I’m excited to sit down with Ferd Niemann, an attorney by trade who’s turned what was a side gig investing in mobile home parks (MHPs) into a thriving business.
Ferd was making as much as 50% returns buying and flipping single-family homes, but he soon realized that there was an even bigger opportunity in alternative assets like MHPs. With 24 parks under his belt, Ferd has now become an authority in this niche investment space.
In our conversation, we geeked out on the specifics of mobile home park investments including key metrics, tax deferral strategies, financing options, and the strategic advantages this niche market can offer for individual investors operating on a smaller scale.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How Ferd became a successful mobile home park investor – plus specific strategies you can leverage to start building your own MHP portfolio.
✅ Why mobile home parks offer such a unique investment opportunity with far lower expense ratios compared to other real estate assets.
✅ The reason wealthy people put over 59% of their net worth in alternative investments like mobile home parks compared to only 15-25% in the stock market
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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
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192: Disrupting the Podcast Monetization Model with Stephanie Postles
In today’s episode, I’m talking with Stephanie Postles, the CEO & founder of Mission, an award-winning podcast network designed to create, publish, and market meaningful experiences that influence the hardest-to-reach executives in the world.
Before launching Mission, Stephanie worked at Fannie Mae and later at Google, where she managed a $1 billion PnL for the Geo business unit and led a $500M+ divestment. Seeking to start her own venture, Stephanie began blogging on Medium, which eventually led to the creation of Mission.
The company transitioned into podcasting and went on to launch more than 35 shows – using proven storytelling techniques to create custom media experiences for their clients.
But the ingenious part of it all is how Stephanie leverages her podcast network to drive revenue. Unlike most podcast owners, who focus primarily on selling ad space, Stephanie came up with a clever approach to teaming up with enterprise level companies, like Salesforce, Twillo, UPS, Dell, and many more – a strategic partnership model that creates a win/win for all involved.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ What Stephanie has discovered about the fickle nature of platform algorithms from producing 35+ shows and hosting 800+ interviews.
✅ How to handle the tricky relationship between show hosts and sponsors — and why selling ads might not be the best monetization strategy for your podcast.
✅ How to value and sell a digital asset like a podcast for a 3x revenue multiple.
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Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/192
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
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191: Bridging the Gap & Funding $5B+ in Real Estate Loans with Don Wenner
Don Wenner is the Founder and CEO of DLP Capital, a private real estate investment and financial services firm dedicated to building thriving communities. Since founding DLP Capital in 2006, Don has led the company through significant growth.
The firm earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” for 11 consecutive years and generated 50% revenue growth for 18 years straight – an incredibly rare achievement. Today, DLP manages over $5 billion in assets.
In our conversation, Don highlights the main obstacles founders face in scaling their businesses, such as failing to raise capital, inconsistent leadership, and over-reliance on bank loans. He explains how his Elite Execution System fills in those gaps, helping entrepreneurs structure their businesses for high growth.
We also get into the tactics and strategies Don uses to keep DLP at the top, making it a powerhouse in single- and multi-family brokerage, investment management, asset management, property management, construction, and private lending.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Don’s journey in real estate, leading to over 30,000 real estate transactions totaling over $10 billion and overseeing the acquisition of 25,000+ homes and apartments.
✅ Insights into Don’s Elite Execution System, which has helped DLP secure a spot on the Inc. 5000 for 11 years running, and what businesses can adopt from their approach.
✅ The 3 biggest opportunities that Don is creating for real estate investors who want to earn big returns, while minimizing risk – regardless of market conditions and cycles.
Free Gift
Get Don's eBook, "Building an Elite Organization: The Blueprint to Scaling a High-Growth, High-Profit Business". Visit LifestyleInvestor.com/191
Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/191
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
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Episode 177
This episode was great, as always! My future bother in-law is part of the mastermind group and I’ve been listening to your podcast for a while now and even taken your MHP course already (fantastic by the way!). Anyways, I had a suggestion to be able to get your foot in the door with different high schools. I was a recruiter for the military for 3 years, my suggestion is to utilize local military recruiters and their resources to build that report and get that much needed time in front of students. It would be a win-win and something I would have used.
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