Pillars Of Wealth Creation

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer and Drew Whitson interview Jared Dillian about his new book, The Awesome Portfolio, and why investors should rethink traditional approaches to building a portfolio. With most people lacking financial literacy, investors often rely on simple instructions and strategies they’ve been told to follow. But just because an approach has worked over the past 20 years doesn’t mean it's a good way to invest or that it will continue to work. Jared challenges conventional investing wisdom and discusses why it's important to invest in five key areas versus just in stocks. Rather than chasing the highest returns, his approach focuses on building a more balanced portfolio designed to reduce volatility, provide greater stability, and help investors feel more confident and less stressed about their investments. Book Recommendation: Airships, specifically "Testimony of Pilot" by Barry Hannah Pillars Of Wealth: Your wealth-building journey starts with what you do for a living and the income you earn, not with investing. Jared Dillian is a former Wall Street trader, financial writer, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. He is the founder of Armington Capital and editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals that has been published since 2008. Jared spent seven years at Lehman Brothers, specializing in index arbitrage and ETF trading. He is the author of several books, including Street Freak: Money and Madness at Lehman Brothers, No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life, and his newest book, The Awesome Portfolio: A Simple, Stress-Free Approach to Investing. Through his writing and investment research, Jared challenges conventional financial wisdom and helps investors think differently about markets, risk, and building a portfolio. He also teaches in the business program at Coastal Carolina University. If you would like to connect with Jared, visit: www.jareddillian.com Subscribe to Daily Dirt Nap: Market Newsletter for Professional Investors: Email: [email protected] and mention hearing him on Pillars Of Wealth Creation to get 50% off the subscription. Interested in Jared’s DJ Services? Visit: www.djstochastic.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd discusses the importance of asking detailed questions before making an investment. Rather than focusing only on the potential returns, investors need to understand the risks, evaluate the property’s financial structure, and consider what could go wrong. From debt structure and occupancy levels to reserves and the ability to execute the business plan, careful due diligence helps investors make more informed decisions. Todd also emphasizes the importance of knowing whether a property and its location are the right fit for your investment goals. Taking the time to ask the right questions before investing can help you better understand the risks and protect your capital. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer interviews Chris Larsen of Next Level Income about managing multiple investments and businesses while building systems that support long-term success. Chris discusses how real estate cycles, generational shifts, and growing demand for senior living influence where his company invests and why strong operations create opportunities across different asset classes. Chris shares insights into his investments in multifamily, senior care, car washes, and medical devices, along with a new Blue Line Ventures fund focused on AI-resistant, blue-collar businesses. He also explains how Next Level Income partners with business owners by taking minority stakes, often 10–20%, while helping implement systems and improve operations. Chris also shares his free e-book, How to Be Financially Free by 40, outlining five steps he took to achieve financial freedom and helping readers learn from his 15-year journey. Learn more at NextLevelIncome.com. Book Recommendation: The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip J. Anderson Pillars Of Wealth: Mindset - Goal/Vision System in Place Mentors/Coaches/Trainer Unshakable Faith Christopher Larsen is the founder and principal of Next-Level Income, where he helps investors pursue financial independence through real estate and alternative investments. With more than 20 years of experience in real estate investing and management, Chris has been involved in acquisitions across multiple asset classes, including multifamily, self-storage, mobile home parks, hotels, car washes, and senior housing. Before focusing on real estate, he spent 18 years in the medical device industry. He holds an MBA in Finance and a bachelor’s degree in Biomechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. If you would like to connect with Chris, visit: https://nextlevelincome.com/ or email him with direct questions at [email protected]. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this solo episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd discusses the importance of taking action when opportunities and direction are presented to you. Many people believe a higher power helps guide their decisions and show them the right path. For Todd, that guidance comes from God. But guidance doesn't mean waiting for someone else to take the next step for you. Todd explains that when a door opens, you still have to be willing to walk through it. You can ask for direction and guidance, but you have to put in the work yourself. Your faith can't make you stronger, faster, or better without your own effort. Whether you're building a business, investing, or pursuing a personal goal, progress requires action. Guidance can point you in the right direction, but you have to take the steps. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

Gino Barbaro returns to Pillars of Wealth Creation 800 episodes after his first appearance to discuss how our relationship with money can impact our ability to build wealth. Gino explains that money coaching has little to do with money itself and much more to do with understanding the beliefs, behaviors, and patterns we develop throughout our lives. Todd and Gino discuss how our parents’ relationship with money can influence our own behaviors—and how those patterns can ultimately be passed on to our children. They explore how recognizing these patterns can help us change our relationship with money and make better financial decisions moving forward. The conversation also covers Gino’s approach to multifamily investing, including his “Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right” philosophy, the importance of having a defined buy box that fits your strategy and market, and how he evaluates and compares deals. Gino also explains why your financing strategy should be tied directly to your exit strategy and why you need to know how you plan to exit before determining how to finance a deal. Book Recommendation: The Richest Man in Babylon By George S Clason Gino’s Books: Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy & Baby Money Soldiers Pillars Of Wealth: Relates the concept to building a house, you start at the ground, add the foundation, and continue to build out. You can’t just jump to the end and expect the results. Gino Barbaro is a multifamily real estate investor, Certified Money Coach®, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. He has built a portfolio of more than 1,900 multifamily units and $450 million in assets under management. He is the co-founder of Jake & Gino and the author of Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy & Baby Money Soldiers. Through his work as a money coach, Gino helps individuals and families develop a healthier relationship with money and build lasting financial legacies. If you would like to connect with Gino, visit: https://jakeandgino.com/ or https://turn.barbaro360.com/about-us YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...