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I provide a summary and insights from a course I'm teaching monthly in major cities around the country on how to create and hold onto Agency - you need a good defense. Listen in and if this resonates, come join me at one of these events later this year. We'll be in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York/New Jersey, Miami, Orlando and Houston at a minimum. Highlights Importance of defense in asset protection. The parallel paths of protection and wealth accumulation. The risks of relying on market-based financial advice. The dangers of passive investments during economic downturns. Building a hierarchy of wealth from the bottom up. Protecting the number one asset: yourself. Deconstructing wealth from the top down during spend-down phase. Preparing for the second episode on trusts and LLCs.   Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://www.aspiretour.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Agency - What is it, why is it vital to flourishing as a human and how to implement the best tool I know of to bring it into your life for generations, a Family Banking strategy. Highlights The financial lessons learned from losing half his net worth during the Great Recession and his realization of the need for control over personal finances. His philosophy and approach to financial education and control, derived from Ayn Rand's teachings on being a producer and growing agency in one's life. The specialized design of overfunded whole life insurance known as the Family Bank, detailing how it allows for liquidity and control while simultaneously offering protection. The application process for life insurance, describing it as straightforward and typically done online. Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://calendly.com/gary-pinkerton/30min?back=1   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Do you have skills in your real estate or conventional business that you can share with others so that we strengthen agencies across the country? I share the lessons I've learned from my dear friends and clients Drew and Rachel Thomas while attending their Salon Owner Mastermind last week. And I'm going to be at several events across the country each month in 2024. Come join me for free as a guest. Email gary@garypinkerton.com or text me if interested. Highlights Future events in Salt Lake City that listeners can attend and learn How his client and friend are successful in the plumbing industry Takeaways from the Salon Owner Mastermind event put together by Drew and Rachel Why you should consider teaching others within their industry The importance of maintaining business ownership and gaining agency in one's life Why successful, wealthy people are not greedy, but rather grateful and abundantly minded Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://www.aspiretour.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Agency, the ability to live life on your terms, is the product of financial knowledge and cash flowing assets. Most people focus on real estate when seeking cash flow, and while effective, it is extremely slow to achieve. Business cash flow can be and for centuries has been a much faster method and enables agency at a far greater scale than real estate can achieve alone. True agency requires betting on the Number 1 asset, YOU...and a business is a more direct reflection of your value than is your rental property. Highlights The inherent freedoms of living and doing business in Cape Coral and how it attracts new residents Importance of focusing on directly owned businesses to gain agency and preserving freedoms in America The benefits of owning real estate over other investments like gold, stressing the importance of directly owned assets for financial growth Why you should jump in, learn and gain experience in the investment and property market The success story of clients who turned their pet care industry knowledge into a profitable business venture The industrialization's role in creating financial dependence and degradation of family units The resurgence of small, local businesses for a stronger nation How to regain control of their unique genius and use it to build personal wealth, agency, and independence Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

It is time to have conversations with friends and family about what is at risk this November. Please listen and take action - our children and grandchildren are counting on you!   Highlights Issues caused by illegal immigration, imported crime, population manipulation for political advantage. The need for administrative cleanup within departments like DOJ, FBI, even CIA, and returning power to the people. The crucial role America plays on the global stage, in relation to freedom and economy Why Donald Trump's presidency did not cause a war and his contribution to upholding people's rights The importance of a vast majority win in the upcoming elections to overcome potential electoral fraud Appeal to listeners to take action, start conversations about the importance of the upcoming elections   Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Join me and Clarity Advisors Show host Ken Trupke as we discuss the importance of agency in a free society and lessons in culture and leadership I learned with nearly 30 years as a Captain in the Nuclear Submarine force.   Highlights Gary’s beliefs on individual agency and how his services aim to improve his client's situations The need for individuals to maintain control of their lives and assets Gary’s analogy from Jim Rohn about the value of becoming a millionaire – not for the money, but for the personal growth required to achieve such wealth The importance of having control over things that are important in life Value of leading by example and praises in public while reprimanding in private How 'bad news always gets worse with time' The best approach is to address bad news as soon as it is identified Having a balanced approach to consuming information from different perspectives to understand all sides and be more open to ideas The value of individuals reaching out to him, mainly business owners or real estate investors Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ Connect with Ken Trupke https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0zDj_8Q_N34ft6Cfa0IkQ https://clarityadvisors.io/about/ ken@clarityadvisors.io   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

I interviewed a longtime friend, fellow investor and client, Craig from Oregon. He is a second-generation steward of a few hundred doors he and his father built and operated for over half of a century. We discuss the foundations they've built with the agency they've experienced over the years and the benefits of these tools for giving. We get as much as we give when it comes to charity - listen in and find out how. Highlights Craig’s family involvement in his business The current size of his investment portfolio Comparison between Craig's and his parents' foundations Craig’s advice on choosing the right attorney for creating a personal foundation The detrimental effects of government control on charities The personal benefits of being directly involved in one's own foundation His experiences with his own foundation. Acknowledgement and gratitude shared between Craig and Gary   Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/     Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Agency is the ability to live life on your terms, to make your own independent and FREE decisions. That requires you to have enduring financial resources so you are not dependent on the government for entitlements... Which is where their control comes from. Enduring CF comes from your continued value through products and services to your people. If you are not acting in alignment with your real self, they will know it and be repelled. Be the real you and speak your real truths!   Highlights Why people appreciate listening to Gary’s podcasts: It’s because of his integrity The unique geniuses and purposes that God gives each person Helping others understand happiness through living out their unique genius Remain true to your unique geniuses and not allow external influences to change you Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

A bit of a fun play on phrases, my message here is that the key to growing Agency and preserving freedom in America and the world is to focus on your life and your talents and Master them. Spend less time on the lives of others and more perfecting and sharing your craft, your business with the world. If you're a master at your craft, then you have unlimited power to the Agency, and therefore you don't need handouts and entitlements, AND the government has no power over you. Thus the incredible 250 year experiment is safe, we will remain a free people and a beacon of light for the world to follow.   Highlights The importance of focusing on one's own tasks and responsibilities and not meddling in others' business matters Why successful businesses need constant attention and nurturing, and if done right, will not be delegated to others for success Reasons for not venturing into public life because of its invasiveness How societal concerns arise when people forget that they're in charge, not the government The consequences of forgetting that the people elected the government officials, not the other way around The podcast's primary lesson is to mind our own businesses by maximizing God-given gifts and talents The pressing need to combat the rising threat of communism within America's own borders   Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Every day, most of us battle the urge to get more stuff, keep up with the Joneses, and feed the ego. If what you are deeply seeking is Agency, the ability to live a righteous life on your terms, then you Must consistently win those battles. Stewardship, not ownership or possession is the key to Agency.   Highlights Who is Rabbi Daniel Lapin? The biblical parable of the talents, using it to reinforce his point about stewarding How Gary's wife comes up with a clever solution to his transport problem, enlightening him to the concept of shared economy or stewardship economy The convenience of rental services, like renting a boat instead of owning one The importance of stewarding God's gifts, including children, using his own experiences with his sons, Ryan and Jake His role as a parent, to protect, guide and share wisdom with his sons as they navigate their lives Analogy about stewarding God's gifts, likening it to borrowing a car from a friend and making sure it's returned in better condition Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ Thou Shall Prosper book - https://rabbidaniellapin.com/product/thou-shall-prosper-hardcover-book/ Business Secrets from the Bible book - https://rabbidaniellapin.com/product/business-secrets-from-the-bible/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

I make a plug in this episode for mindset and focus on the Number ONE asset, YOU! The insurance companies see your value and my question is… Do you see it? And what is the number they tie to your family losing your valuable income? Listen in and find out.  Highlights Talking about how insurance companies assess human life value through factors such as the neighborhood and community, analogizing it to calculating the value of a piece of real estate. Discussing the decrease in human life value as people age and how insurance companies estimate this value. Declaring that the value of a person goes beyond numerical estimations and emphasizes the importance of personal growth and self-belief. He brings up the metaphor of a Honda, potentially referring to spouse or rental properties as a source of passive income. He criticizes the advice of Dave Ramsey who suggests disposing of unnecessary assets. Gary continues, expressing his disagreement with the viewpoint of discarding valuable items just because they're not needed at the moment. He asserts the importance of recognizing one's potential and the unique gifts they have to offer the world, using a metaphor of God shining through a skylight, quoting his coach and friend, Tammi. Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://www.blueprintprocess.com/ https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ehzpd0c5rm0acu1l4q9jt/2023-12-20-A-Dynasty-s-Secret-5-Pillars-Family-Bank.mp4?rlkey=8qkhzokwoaqcmw3p82bdnvlzx&dl=0    Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

In this episode I read one of my favorite speeches, Teddy Roosevelt's Man in the Arena, and replay an episode of my good friend Jen McAllister's podcast where she interviews me on the challenges of my own journey to achieving and growing agency. Highlights Jen's podcast 'Just Figure It Out' and how it encourages people to start, to surround yourself with people who can help and to learn from others who have managed to figure things out Gary’s goal in life: To help individuals grow agency in their lives through financial knowledge and resources The importance of integrity in business and practicing what one preaches Why Gary loves his job right now Getting from a dairy farm to a nuclear submarine commander in the Navy His emotional journey after his father's death and how he was encouraged by his mother and the people around him to continue at the academy How to address any bad news The importance of trust in any relationship Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://www.blueprintprocess.com/ Connect with Jen McAllister https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mcallister-ab7a5615/ https://riseaccountingllc.com/ jen@riseaccountingllc.com   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

I open this early 2024 episode with reflection on the 3-day goals event I attended, add observations on the vital Iowa Caucus and end with a heart-warming and incredibly well-timed letter from a client. Highlights The various goal-setting methods that Gary tried in the past and the lessons learnt Achievements and setbacks from the past year Importance of relying on oneself for success instead of perspectiveless investing The sentiment of self-reliance and self-perception as an asset Support for President Trump due to his alignment with their personal beliefs and values Analysis of lobalists and their ideologies Commitment to a mission of providing inexpensive energy and nurturing industrial progress A personal letter received from a client and how the letter lifted their spirits during a challenging period Client's aspirations for giving back and mentoring younger generations in personal finance and various trades A client's interest in bringing a leadership program to their local school district, demonstrating the circular nature of inspiration   Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

In this short episode to start 2024, I reflect on how far we've come and what simple steps and focus we need to make this the best year ever. It is not hard, it just takes focus on the right things. Listen in and find out what those are. Highlights Recent podcast with Jen, CPA, business owner and accountant discussing business growth. Encouragement to celebrate success and use it as a platform to help others Outlook about the new year as a fresh start and the opportunity to set new goals Imploding woke and DEI movements The importance of self-evaluation and focusing on personal growth Details about Gary’s upcoming solitary time in Texas to reflect and set new directions Significance of focusing on what really matters and getting accountability partners for continued self-progress Why you should never give up regardless of the challenges Importance of attracting like-minded people for mutual growth Comparison of their mission to a baby; if someone supports or helps it grow, they become important. Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://www.blueprintprocess.com/  Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

I discuss feedback from a few investment field trips I took recently and thoughts on what you can Still Do to reduce your 2023 taxes. One week isn't much, but it is enough - reach out to me if you're a client and interested in help. Gratitude is the word of the day for this Christmas message, come listen and find out why! Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Along with partners Paradigm Life, I took a huge leap of faith in sponsoring an event last week and it was incredible, yet it went nothing like what I'd planned and rehearsed - was that bad? Absolutely not. It wasn't my plan that was playing out. Listen in and find out what I learned in this incredible growth experience! Highlights Different stages in life where one would reject or accept the concept of greater power or fate How these perceptions can change over time The role of individuals as instruments of a higher power’s vision and intentions The significance of moments of silence and contemplation in understanding what life path to take How the lack of prayer or seeking spiritual guidance during the course of the incident can result in almost brute-forcing a solution The role of wealth strategists and life insurance advisors as enablers for people to spread their wings while ensuring their family’s security in case of untimely death  Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/     Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

I provide initial takeaways after returning from Aspire Tour Atlanta and turn it over to Patrick Donohoe for a fresh perspective on the Hierarchy of Wealth in an interview with our colleague John Stewart, originally airing on the Perpetual Wealth Strategy podcast.   Highlights Successful entrepreneurs and business owners like Kevin O'Leary, Jesse Itzler, and Sarah Blakely are mentioned for imparting their wisdom at a particular event. Emphasis is put on consulting with a wealth strategist or financial team before making any important financial decision. The impact of past experiences and their influence on future financial decisions is talked about. The concept of single-dimensional and multi-dimensional approaches to wealth management is conversed. The concept of the hierarchy of wealth is outlined for understanding risk and return associated with various investments. The significance of keeping an emotion-free approach towards financial planning, especially in a technology-driven world, is highlighted. The importance of responsible spending and debt management as components of a good financial strategy are stressed. The universality of the principles of cash flow, protection, and wealth, and their applicability to individual goals are discussed. The hosts express their dedication to personal finance and their eagerness to educate and inspire their audience to elevate their wealth. Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ https://www.aspiretour.com/home https://paradigmclients.libsyn.com/2023  Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

Your life has a powerful purpose and realizing that at the end, completing the journey is extremely important to you and all those you impact and leave to carry the torch when you're finished. Most of us don't know that purpose or why we encounter what we see as setbacks along the way. That's true for me, I get frustrated when my plan doesn't play out. My message to myself and Gary's Gulch today is that we're not playing out our plan, we're living out God's plan and recognizing that is key to a life of peace, abundance, joy and Agency.   Highlights How problems escalate regardless of one's wealth Why you should consider the challenges as learning opportunities instead of mistakes The intersection of faith and science, and how believing in things beyond physics is essential for growth Disapproving the belief that resources are diminishing How Gary miraculously survived the accident and how it appeared to be inexplicable on the basis of physics Having the belief that there was a divine intervention that paved the way for his survival The analogy of an archeological dig to find "golden nuggets" or lessons in life Dangers of overconfidence and complacency in life and investing The need to continue contributing to the world and living up to one's potential   Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/     Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

In this episode I discuss the actions you need to take in these last few weeks of the year if you want to prevent loss of your Agency through unnecessary tax payments. I give resources you can review to grow your financial Knowledge which brings Control over your resources and thus Agency. Have a listen and reach out to me if I can help you in these remaining weeks!   Highlights Spend time reviewing previous podcasts and discussions on tax strategies. Shares a client's story about selling property in a cyclical market, exploring different tax strategies and considerations. The idea of 1031 tax deferred exchanges, and how they can sometimes lead to risky situations. Gives advice on questions to ask your CPA, and offers to help listeners understand their tax return. Ways to offset taxes, such as real estate professional status and running your own short-term rental. Greater financial knowledge leads to greater control over financial assets, ultimately resulting in greater agency over one's entire life. Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS

In this last of three episodes with Patrick Donohoe, CEO of Paradigm Life and my close friend, we discuss the path that most investors take in creating and growing their rental portfolio. We cover the common phases and potential pitfalls that you may encounter as you progress through life with your investment rental portfolio. What choices can you make to optimize your returns and chance for overall success? Listen in and find out! Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton https://www.paradigmlife.net/ gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net https://garypinkerton.com/ Connect with Patrick Donohoe https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/ https://paradigmlife.net/about/patrick-donohoe/ pweb@paradigmlife.net   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Audible Subscribe with Listen Notes Subscribe with RSS