From Adversity to Abundance

In this podcast episode, Corey Peterson shares his inspiring journey from being a used car salesman to becoming a multi-millionaire real estate investor. He talks about how meeting his mother's partner, Bruce, who took them on an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii, changed his mindset about wealth and motivated him to turn his life around. Corey shares his experience of using other people's money to grow his businesses and how he overcame his workaholism to create time freedom and become a full-time dad. He also discusses the adversities he had to overcome, including a $3.2 million deal that went sideways and breaking his son's heart. Corey shares valuable lessons on how to find success through failure, the importance of creating time freedom, and putting your family first. Tune in to find out how Corey grew his businesses by copying others, using other people’s money, and is spending more time than ever with his family by creating time freedom. On using other people’s money:“It takes money to make money. But it doesn't always take your money.” On workaholism and creating time freedom: “I was saying things like, well, I'm doing it for my kids. I'm doing it for my family. That's a lie. I was doing it for me, right? There was an expense, a price to pay for doing it the way that I was doing it because there was no balance. I didn't create any things that gave me time freedom or really any freedom. It was just work, work, work.” “No kid ever worries about how much money dad makes. The only currency they trade in is time.” “Put your vision first, then you build your work life to work around it. It has to fit in the cracks, right? So if you put your family and the things you're really believe are important, and then you put your business on top, it has to fit in the crack.” Adversities Corey Peterson had to overcome:Grew up poorStruggled with being a workaholicWas an absent dad and husbandBroke his son’s heartHad a $3.2 million deal go sideways Abundance Corey Peterson created:Started wholesaling real estateBecame a full-time dadBecame a multi-millionaire real estate investor by buying apartment buildingsLessons from Corey Peterson’s adversitiesThe sooner you fail, the faster you get to successdWork to find time freedom, money alone is not enough Tune in as Corey Peterson and Jamie talk about:(00:00) Rags to riches story(07:14) A typical week for Corey(08:57) Meeting his real life batman(12:44) How he raised money for the first time ever(16:05) “My home life was a wreck”(21:18) Everything changed after this(22:56) Exact things he did to fix his life(26:52) $3.2 million deal that went sideways(32:20) How he asked someone for $200K(36:44) Why he’s heavily involved in hiring team members(40:20) Rapid fire questions(45:21) His books (how to receive his book for FREE)(47:28) Rapid fire continued(51:03) The multifamily space in 2023 and why he fired his property management company(55:07) Opportunities for investors(55:57) The switch you need to flip LinksBIFI Loan ServicingA CEO Only Does Three Things: Finding Your Focus in the C-Suite by Trey TaylorChandler Compadres (Non-profit)Why the Rich Get Richer: The Secrets to Cash Flowing Apartments by Corey PetersonCopy Your Way to Success: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants by Corey Peterson Text the word BOOK to 480 500 1127 and get a copy of his book for FREE! Connect with Corey Peterson:WEBSITE: https://kahunainvestments.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kahunacashflow?lang=enINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kahunacashflow/?hl=enFollow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/Connect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/

A few short years ago, Geoff Seow was in an 8-year haze. That’s what he calls his drug and alcohol addiction years. Today, he has 3 degrees and runs two businesses. In this episode, he shares lessons from how he transformed his life. In August 2020 he decided to turn his life around.“ Marijuana cut a lot of ambition and drive out of my life.” He took action to tap into his ambition and started an Instagram account called Your Daily Purpose. Though he initially started it to keep himself motivated, it reached 3000 followers in 6 months all because he was being authentic and investing the time to truly get to know people. At his job, he realized he was spending more time answering his Instagram DMs than he was doing his actual job. “Everybody's using social media, so you have to use social media to create quality conversations, but not in the sense of just creating conversations to sell, because people do that all the time. But creating conversations as in creating a network, creating a global network of people that you know from around the world.” Eventually, he started an apparel company and a life coaching business. In the episode, he talks about how to overcome addiction, when to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, and why you want to be selective about who your clients are. “Focus to the point where you stop doubting yourself.”“But when you do decide to change something, It's gonna suck, it's gonna hurt, but you have to be able to embrace it, but not necessarily love it. But understand that suffering for a purpose is how we create meaning in life. It's called striving. “ Adversities Geoff Seow had to overcome:-- Spent most of his time in “haze” duing his time at university as he suffered from drug addiction-- Parental bullying Abundance Geoff Seow created:-- Grew an Instagram community from 0 to 3000 followers in 6 months-- Realized his passion for personal development-- Started 2 businesses Lessons from Geoff Seow adversities-- If your why is powerful, you will take the steps you need to take. Your commitment and your purpose go hand in hand.-- Decide how your job is serving and whether you need it to continue serving you before making a decision to quit it. Tune in as Geoff Seow and Jamie talk about:(00:00) From addiction to life coaching(04:54) The shame of addiction(07:11) How he realized he’s an entrepreneur(08:50) 8 years in a haze(09:24) How to quit drugs and alcohol(12:27) Why serving others isn’t always helpful(14:44) Should you quit your job to become an entrepreneur?(17:29) Quality clients vs. attracting “anyone/everyone”(21:51) Geof Seow’s typical week(23:28) Serving millennial men(25:35) Rapid fire & his biggest regret(31:33) You don’t have to love change(34:02) Managing time between his 2 businesses(34:32) Is life coaching a scam?(37:08) “Mountains exist to be climbed”(37:26) Book recommendations LinksYourDailyPurpose on InstagramThe 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert GreeneMark MansonDeep Work by Cal NewportA World Beyond Email by Cal NewportThe Visionary by Geoff Seow (get FREE)Connect with Geoff Seow:WEBSITE: https://www.mindaxislifecoaching.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://thepathtowardpurpose.com/newsletterLINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/mindaxislifecoachingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mindaxislifecoaching/ Follow From Adversity to Abundance Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/

In 10 years, Anna Kelley went from $700,000 in debt to an 8-figure net worth real estate mogul. Being in tremendous debt wasn’t the first time she hit rock bottom. As a child, she grew up in households with abusive men and had to stay in women’s shelters with her mom. Her tough childhood only made her more determined to outwork all of her friends. “I realized that if I wanted a different life than what I had as a child if I didn't want my children to be in an abusive situation or to spend evenings in a women's shelter as I had as a child if I wanted better for myself and my family, I had to be willing to do whatever it took to succeed and to get myself out of that situation.” (08:09) Her grit eventually landed her high-profile careers at the Bank of America and AIG. Whereas most people would just call her lucky - she disagrees: “People say, okay, you're lucky, right? They don't understand the backstory and all the adversity to get where you are. But I do believe that when you're prepared and preparation meets opportunity - that's what we call luck.” Getting jobs where she works with ultra-high net worth individuals opened her eyes to what’s possible in life. So, how come she got into so much debt? And how did she climb out of it? Anna Kelley is a multifamily syndicator. She invested in her first property in 1998 and exploded in the real estate space in the last 10 years.Adversities Anna Kelley had to overcome:-- Grew up in section 8 housing-- Spent evenings in a women’s shelter as a child-- Was $700,000 in business debt with no income sourceAbundance Anna Kelley created:-- Graduated early from college-- Worked with ultra-high net worth individuals in the Bank Of America and AIG-- 8-figure net worth, 250 units Lessons from Anna Kelley’s adversities-- You have control over how your life ends up, you have to be determined to do what others won’t do to get to where you want to get to-- Timing matters. You can be the best at what you do, but if you start a business at the wrong time, you can shoot yourself in the foot.Tune in as Anna Kelley and Jamie talk about:(00:00) From abuse to a star real estate investor(04:04) Quitting a 6 figure job at AIG(05:37) Why she became really driven (Anna’s backstory)(14:08) How she got a lucrative job at BoA by “luck”(16:30) What she learned from ultra-high net-worth individuals(19:51) Rebuilding after $700,000 in business debt (and no income)(33:27) Living below her means for 10 years: what it did for her(37:31) Happening to me vs. happening for me: a mindset shift(38:50) Fireside questions(44:41) Recession and investing in real estate in this climate(49:24) Book recommendations(51:08) Reaching out to Anna Kelley LinksPrinciples for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray DalioThe End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter ZeihanLife on Air: Memoirs of a Broadcaster by David AttenboroughMulti-Family Millions: How Anyone Can Reposition Apartments for Big Profits by David Lindahl Connect with Anna Kelley:WEBSITE: www.reimom.com  and https://greaterpurposecapital.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kelley-reimom/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/AnnaKelleyinvesting/Follow From Adversity to Abundance Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/

With a break from the regular programming, in this episode I share parts of my story as Josh Kalinowski, former pro baseball player and now CEO, interviews me. We talk about what it’s like for me to raise an autistic son, the growth of my mortgage note business and loan servicing business, what I do to prepare myself for life’s inevitable challenges, and my goals for 2023 - all in light of some of the most important lessons I learned from interviewing more than # people on their journey from adversity to abundance. “I think of Jocko Willink and extreme ownership - people will ask him, well, it's my fault I got cancer or something like that, and what he says is no, it is not necessarily your fault, but it's your, problem.” “Trying to focus on others, I truly believe, will give you the most purpose and the most value in your own life.”This episode will also air on the Leading and Living with Impact and Influencepodcast.Tune in as Josh and Jamie talk about:(00:00) Do sports make you a better entrepreneur?(04:45) Why I joined (and left) the military(07:45) How the economy affected my mortgage business(10:02) Performing notes vs. non performing notes(12:52) Parenting an autistic son(17:21) How to get closer to your spouse in tough times(23:16) What if vs. even if (mindset hack)(26:44) How to have extreme ownership(31:43) Why I stopped watching the news(34:27) Why focus on others3 nuggets from the episode: Non-performing notes are notes where you’re buying the debt on a mortgage in which the borrower isn’t making payments. After buying the debt, you would add value so that the note reperforms and you can resell it at a higher price than you bought it to another investor. Performing notes are cash flow plays. Nonperforming notes are exit plays.Focusing on others is a critical part of getting through adversity. It’s not enough to just focus on yourself, at some point you have to shift your focus to serving others.Instead of asking yourself “what if” so and so happens, calmly tell yourself that “even if” something you’re dreading happens, you’ll find a way through.Links Josh Kalinowski: How a Professional Baseball PlayerOvercame a Crushing End to His Career to Become a Purpose-Driven Leader and CEOConnect with Josh Kalinowski:PODCAST: https://www.joshkalinowski.com/podcastLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkalinowski/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuadkalinowski/  Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/ Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

One of the risks of being wealthy is that your children might turn out to be trust fund babies spoilt by money. Even worse, 91% of wealth transfers fail in two generations. Shawn Barberis’ technology helps families keep their money for longer. He’s one of the few people in the world who solves this problem. It took a devastating MS diagnosis for him to shift his mindset and start cracking a problem that people face. “Prior to 2010, my entrepreneurial spirit was, let's go make money and help people. And post 2010, my entrepreneurial spirit was, let's go change the world and hopefully we can make money.” But, building a solution that helps families build and protect long-lasting generational wealth is expensive and he had lots of naysayers along the way. There were people who told him he was wasting his time and money, and there were business partners that told him they don’t want to be part of his vision. So he started charting the path on his own. “I believed that what I was doing was the right thing. And I believed that we were gonna impact and help families and in turn the world to help them funnel their philanthropy and get them more engaged in philanthropy.” Shawn Barberis founded More Than Money 360 in 2007. This is the story of how he overcame his serious diagnosis, took care of his family, and built a one-of-a-kind company that’s “not on every corner”. Adversities Shawn Barberis had to overcome: Serious health diagnosis at 37Dealing with business partners that didn’t support his vision Abundance Shawn Barberis created: Built a one-of-a-kind business that everyone calls upon for helpDiscovered his true passionGot offered an exit and declined itGetting an unsolicited 6-figure investmentGrew his clientele from 8 in 2018 to 50 in 2023 Lessons from Shawn Barberis’ adversities: Let your primary priority be to serve others and the money will follow Tune in as Shawn Barberis and Jamie talk about: (00:00) Making money by helping families communicate(08:03) Leg stopped working while on a yacht(13:58) 2 years of misery(16:12) Mental journey of getting through an MS diagnosis(21:01) Is giving your kids money bad for them?(27:15) Unsupportive business partners(31:41) Getting a 6 figure investment out of nowhere(35:20) The smart move that changed everything for his company(40:49) Rapid-fire questions   Links Family Arc  Books and Resources Entrusted by David YorkGood to Great by Jim CollinsBorrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises by Dennis Jaffe Connect with Shawn Barberis WEBSITE: https://morethanmoney360.com/home/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtm360/EMAIL: Shawn@mtm-360.com  Follow Labrador Lending WEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9Q  Connect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/  Investment Opportunity Are you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

We’re all looking for ways to broaden our investments in a down market. We’d all like to keep profits trending upward despite a pending recession, so what are the options if adding new properties or more fix-and-flips opportunities are harder to find? In this episode of Accelerated Real Estate Investor with Josh Cantwell, he’s being joined by the Founder of Labrador Lending, Jamie Bateman. Jamie became an active real estate investor in 2010 and specializes in buying and selling mortgage notes. In fact, he created a portfolio of forever passive income by acquiring over 75 mortgage notes with an excess balance of $5 million across 20 states. He’s also the host of the From Adversity to Abundance Podcast in which Josh Cantwell also graced the show a while back. In this conversation, Jamie walks us through how he broke into this unique field, creates structures to share his profits (and risks) with passive investors, and what makes his strategy so different and allows him to scale and de-risk his portfolio. If you’re curious about mortgage note investing, this episode is for you. And if you’d like to learn more from Jamie, simply head over to https://labradorlending.com/ebook to get a free copy of his e-book, The Power of Mortgage Note Investing!  Key Takeaways from Jamie Bateman:-      What a mortgage note is and how to invest in them for yield?-      Why investing in defaulted notes for value-add yield is a lot like doing a fix-and-flip?-      How Jamie finds mortgage notes?-      What makes investing in mortgage notes different from multifamily syndications?-      How Jamie uses partial and hypothecated notes to scale and de-risk his investments?Connect with Josh:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcantwell/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/josh.cantwell/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JoshCantwellFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jcantwell1YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SRECvideoConnect with Jamie:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/WEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9Q Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

Growing up on a dairy farm in Illinois, Gary would see bankers show up and talk to his dad every day. It was the 80s and inflation was killing people’s livelihoods. The bankers had a 21% interest rate on his family farm and they simply couldn’t keep up. This is the story of how Gary’s life unfolds from spending his childhood in poverty to having abundant wealth and agency as an adult. Today Gary Pinkerton is a wealth strategist and US Navy veteran with 26 years of service under his belt. Get to know his unapologetic attitude towards embracing adversity, Gary won’t tell you to go easy on yourself. “There's no business, no rare car in the garage or anything, even relationships that are going to protect you and your future. The only thing that can protect you in your future is yourself and your mindset and your ability to go out and raise uh, capital or to add value to others that they will compensate you for.” (28:01) Adversities Gary Pinkerton had to overcome:-   Poverty and living in a trailer after his farm was foreclosed on as a child-   Father passed away when he was a freshman at the Naval Academy-   Ethical challenge Gary faced in the Navy Abundance Gary Pinkerton created:-   26 years of service in the Navy-   Earning respect after taking ownership during an ethical dilemma-   Became a wealth strategist Lessons from Gary Pinkerton’s adversities:-   “Good times create weak people”-   Don’t rob your children from the lessons of adversity-   Systems are how you sustain your agency Tune in as Gary Pinkerton and Jamie talk about:(00:00) From poverty to infinite banking(08:03) Bankers duping farmers(11:36) Living in a trailer as a child(17:55) Attending the Naval Academy(20:26) His father’s passing and an ethical dilemma during service(26:17) Why he would not protect his kids(31:09) Rapid-fire questions(34:51) How to create the story that makes you abundant(37:48) His infinite banking business(41:02) Getting kids interested in personal finance(43:30) Systems = secret to success? LinksBIFI Loan Servicing Books and ResourcesThe Obstacle is The Way by Ryan HolidayAtlas Shrugged by Ayn RandBreaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe DispenzaBecoming Your Own Banker by Nelson NashHeads I Win, Tails You Lose by Patrick H. DonohoePerpetual Wealth by Kim D. H. Butler and Kate PhillipsEntrusted by Andrew L. Howell and David R. York Connect with Gary Pinkerton:WEBSITE: https://garypinkerton.com/EMAIL: gary@garypinkerton.comGARY’S GULCH PODCAST: https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/ Follow Labrador Lending:WEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9Q Connect with Jamie:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/  Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

Neil was a bit immature in his 20s. Impulse and greed were his north stars and they didn’t get him far. He married the wrong person and started charting a destructive path. After recovering from unfaithfulness and divorce, Neil met the woman of his dreams. But, not too long after they married, bankruptcy and a health crisis were waiting for him. His new wife needed medical support, and nobody was bringing in income. Expensive medical bills left him no choice but to start being innovative about how he creates income. It was at this crossroads that he realized that finding purpose in others motivates him. “I changed from more of a greedy self-pursuit that led to those problems to more of a person who thought that there's a need that needs to be filled and I'm going to fill it because it's for someone else. When purpose changed, everything changed” (26:17) Today, $500,000 revenue days are something Neil is used to in his Amazon FBA business selling private label products. He also helps people build a similar business model that helps them cash in an almost automated 6 figure income. So, if he were to go back there’s nothing he would change. This is the story of how his life transformed. Tune in to uncover how being driven by something bigger than yourself can change your life and learn how you can make money building an easy exit business.Adversities Neil Twa had to overcome:-       Divorce at 28 (and unfaithfulness)-       Business bankruptcy-       Having zero income in his family-       Wife had a health crisisAbundance Neil Twa created:-       Created cosmetics for his kids-       $500,000 income days-       Made $630 million in sales-       Starting an acquisition firm to buy businesses as passive income opportunities Lessons from Neil Twa’s adversities:-       “ If you're spewing negativity out in the world, you're gonna find negative people.” (12:34)-       Your adversity can make you a better person. You’re not going to mature without it.Tune in as Neil Twa and Jamie talk about: (00:00) 3 types of adversity(07:53) How a bad marriage made him a better partner(11:44) “I didn’t want to change”(16:05) Why you should have an LLC(20:12) Health trumps everything else(21:56) $1856 out of nowhere(23:53) How a health crisis led to $500,000 income days(28:42) Becoming one of the first people doing Amazon FBA(34:47) Teaching kids to flip products(36:14) A day in the life of Neil Twa(39:52) Becoming his own banker(41:39) How to avoid overworking yourself(44:28) Rapid-fire questions(50:25) Starting an almost passive Amazon business(54:08) Book recommendations(56:04) Lessons from adversityLinksBIFI Loan ServicingBooks and ResourcesFeel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway (r): Dynamic Techniques for Turning Fear, Indecision, and Anger into Power, Action, and LoveGood to Great by Jim CollinsConnect with Neil Twa:WEBSITE: https://www.voltagedm.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/BUSINESS BUILDERS PODCAST: https://www.voltagedm.com/podcasts Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9Q Connect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

Wanting to show his alcoholic parents that he didn’t need them to be on top of the world, Paul Aragon found himself in prison. He spent his childhood making $40,000-80,000 weekly selling drugs and eventually ended up with 7 felonies. But it turns out that prison was the best thing that could’ve happened to him. It’s in there that he found God and started rebuilding his life. Today, he runs his own multi-million dollar roofing company. This is the story of the rocky roads Paul took to overcome health, legal, financial, and relationship adversity. “It's not all gonna come together right away. You're gonna have to work at it. It's gonna take daily habits and daily discipline; and if you could do a few things each day to impact your business and impact your financial future, that's what you gotta do” (47:33) Paul Aragon is the owner of Jireh7 Enterprises which he has been running since 2006.Adversities Paul had to overcome: Both parents were alcoholicsStarted selling drugs at 10 years oldArrested several times by 22Faced the possibility of a 25-to-life sentenceLost all his money and possessionsHad 7 felonies to his nameGot ripped off working under the tableAbundance Paul created: Found Jesus in prisonGot his GEDPaid $108,000 of debt offBought his first home in 2019Lessons from Paul’s adversities Hard times aren’t the end of the road but you must make the decision not to give upThere is a purpose in painIf you get complacent, you lose your wayTune in as Paul and Jamie talk about: (00:00) From drugs and prison to multi-million dollar roofing company(06:54) Looking for acceptance in all the wrong places(12:40) Arrested at 22(14:40) Why was he doing this(16:12) 25 to life(21:00) Turning his life around in prison(27:33) Making 60 cents a day(34:36) Was breaking the rules worth it(36:28) Getting ripped off & under the table work(41:53) Starting his roofing company(49:11) Lessons from his adversities(51:27) Fireside questions(58:28) Personal finance coachingLinks BIFI Loan Servicing Books and Resources Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill From Homelessness to Prison to Financial Freedom through Real Estate with Mark Owen Connect with Paul Aragon: WEBSITE: https://www.jireh7enterprises.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jireh-7-enterprises-3a076255/Speaking engagements: paularagon5@live.com or call 720-429-9274 Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QConnect with Jamie LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/Investment Opportunity Are you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

By 12 years old, Steven had experienced 5 divorces in his family and changed parents several times. At 40, he now raises real estate funds north of $100 million as a Managing Partner of Integrity Holdings Group, owns 1000 units, and found God. Throughout his life, he has been battling two conflicting beliefs: that he can do what he does better than anyone else, and the thought that he’ll never be good enough. This is the story of how he bridged the abandonment, instability, and hardship that riddled his childhood to become an entrepreneur with a self-sustaining support system.“I'm sure if you interview a bunch of entrepreneurs, we could probably tend to agree that you become this overachiever because you feel maybe a little less than - like you have to prove it to somebody.” (20:28)Getting charged with 7 felonies and later realizing that he was doomed to be a bad employee unfolded the chain of events that led to a life of highly profitable entrepreneurship. Steven has been running Integrity Holdings Group for 12 years. His company raises capital for large multi-family and commercial real estate projects and hands the funds over to reputable operators.Tune in to dive into his journey from adversity to abundance and discover why he realized flipping real estate wasn’t good for him, how he reduces his tax bill and why he spends 5 figures on masterminds.“I don't think you could talk about adversity without the benefit that comes out of it and what lessons you learned from it. I think that for me was what planted the seed of entrepreneurship - those formative years experiences, and all of those years thinking that there is this other way of life that I see And then there's this struggle and instability over here, but how do we avoid that? And is that just purely by chance, or is that tactical and intentional? And I get to determine what path I take.” (18:05)“The lie of the world that they try to get you to believe is that it's more risky to start your own business than it is to go work for somebody else.” (34:04)Adversities Steven Libman had to overcome:Absent father Mother divorced twiceGot adopted when he was 5 Five divorces in his life by the time he was 12Working full time during college and being put on probation Getting charged with 7 felonies and 15 misdemeanors Abundance  Steven Libman created:Flipped 1000 houses (starting with $0) Bought 1000 units in several markets Running a $257 million project  Lessons from  Steven Libman's adversitiesRecognize your role in the adversities you find yourself in, don’t always think of yourself as a victim. Take ownership of the situation so that you can take control of your life. The people who don’t invest money in educating themselves about how to scale their businesses are the same people who think 10x-ing their profit is not doable. Don’t take money advice from broke friends. Tune in as  Steven Libman and Jamie talk about:(00:00) Overview: Building a support system from the ground up(04:10) Starting real estate investing with $0 (and cons of wholesaling and flipping real estate)(09:18) Naming his real estate fund (why integrity?)(12:41) 5 divorces in his life by 12 years old (Steven’s backstory)(19:42) Why did he become an overachiever(24:54) Getting charged with 7 felonies(30:07) Becoming unemployable and the desire to become his own boss(36:14) Why did he decide to flip houses(41:51) How he went from 15 deals/year to 20 deals/month(43:45) Is spending $22,000 on a mastermind worth it?(46:04) Fireside questions(52:46) How his company is competing with Wall Street(57:42) Book recommendations(59:30) How to connect with Steven LibmanLinks Books and Resources A Country Boy’s Journey From Broke to Millions in Generational Wealth with Business Titan James Harold WebbField of Dreams Atomic Habits by James ClearSchool of Greatness podcast episode with James ClearEntrusted: Building a Legacy That Lasts by Andrew L Howell and David R YorkConnect with Steven Libman : WEBSITE: https://www.investingwithpurpose.org/PODCAST: https://www.investingwithpurpose.org/investing-with-purpose-podcastLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenlibman/ Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/ Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

At 48, Mark Livingston found himself divorced with very little money to his name and nothing saved up for his kids. It was a wake-up call that he couldn’t rely on traditional savings vehicles and Wall Street to prepare him for retirement and secure a good life for his family. Instead of letting his setbacks define him, Mark used his 35 years of experience as a corporate executive and CPA to turn his life around.After investing in land flipping and realizing that it takes too much of his time, he founded Match Real Assets - an investment management company that helps investors find lucrative passive and high-performing real asset investment deals. He’s creating opportunities for others that he previously needed himself.His latest project involves extracting helium from natural gas by purchasing an operational natural gas field and adding value through the use of advanced helium-extracting technology. With his extensive knowledge of financial regulations and a strategic, long-term approach to investing, Mark has proven that it's never too late to start building a better future.Adversities Mark had to overcome:DivorceLow net worthNothing saved up for his kids or his retirementTried to buy a business, but lost the dealWorking too muchAbundance Mark created:Rediscovered love and remarriedBuying and selling parcels of landScaling his land investing businessStarting an investment management companyLessons from Mark’s adversitiesSeek out entrepreneurs and learn from themDon’t live in a box someone else created for you, explore what you want to exploreCoaching can change your life and help you discover what you’re meant to doTune in as James and Mark Livingston talk about:(00:00) Financial reality check(05:52) Juggling a business and a corporate career(09:41) Nothing saved for his kids at 48(14:15) Investing beyond wall street and multiple streams of income(18:50) Land flipping and failing at buying a business(24:23) Realizing what he actually wants to do(26:55) How to find a business partners(28:06) When partnerships go south…(31:09) Balancing family and work(37:02) Offsetting his W2 income and reinventing himself(41:29) How he structures his business deals(45:42) How accredited passive investors can work with Mark(56:37) Rapid-fire questionsLinks To invest with Mark Livingston, shoot an email to: abundance@matchrealassetpartners.comWealth Without WallstreetThe Land Geek Mark PodolskyHow Financial Collapse Allowed Mark Podolsky to Create a Healthy View of Self-Worth and the Game of Making MoneyBooks and Resources Multiple Streams of Income by Robert AllenRich Dad, Poor DadConnect with Mark Livingston:WEBSITE: https://marklivingston.me/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalivingston/CONTACT: abundance@matchrealassetpartners.comFollow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QConnect with Jamie:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund -- which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds -- invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

This episode of The Next-Level Income Show features Jamie Bateman, an experienced real estate investor and business owner who has been actively buying and selling mortgage notes since early 2018. During this time, he has acquired over 75 mortgage notes with principal balances in excess of $4M with collateral across 20 states and growing. Jamie owns several small businesses and a multi-state rental portfolio worth over $3.5M.More importantly, he has hands-on experience overseeing construction projects and managing properties and has experience in both the title and mortgage industry industries. Having worked for years as a real estate settlement officer and mortgage funding manager.Jamie discusses the void he felt in his life after leaving lacrosse and how that pushed him to seek out a bigger purpose through his family, his business team, and the military, despite facing adversity.He shares the different ways you can get started in the note space as well as some of the unique risks and benefits associated with note investing.Connect with The Next Level Income ShowWEBSITE: www.nextlevelincome.comSOCIAL MEDIA: @thenextlevelincomeshowConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/WEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/  Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=en Investment Opportunity Are you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

We had over 40 book recommendations in our 40 episodes of 2022. Host Jamie Bateman recaps all the guests we had on the show this year, the adversities they overcame, and the books that helped them become the people they are today despite all the odds stacked against them. Tune in to start curating the game-changing 2023 reading list that will help you find and create abundance in your life. Tune in to discover the book recommendations that helped our guests overcome these adversities:(00:00) Rewind of 2022 and 2023 plans for the show(09:06) From homelessness to financial freedom (Mark Owens) or A book that took him from prison to financial independence (Mark Owens)(11:20) Mindset you need to win the Superbowl (Ryan Harris)(12:42) Going from average to remarkable (Chris Seveney) or Managing your energy through the day (Chris Seveney)(14:50) Overcoming a massive financial struggle (Matt Fore)(15:53) Getting to relationship wealth (Fuquan Bilal)(18:06) Suddenly becoming a parent (Shante Duffy)(18:43) Overcoming hidden trauma in 40 days (Dr. Terrence Johnson)(19:41) Becoming an investor after divorce debt (Brent Bowers)(21:17) Escaping extreme poverty (Luis Miranda)(22:49) Unexpected pregnancy and financial adversity (Beth Boisseau-Coots)(24:25) Losing 75 pounds (Matt Izzo)(26:33) Losing friends and parents early in life (Chris Larsen)(27:41) Job insecurity (Emma Powell)(28:44) Men’s divorce experience (Marcus Ross) or Divorce challenges men go through (Marcus Ross)(30:22) Drugs and crime to real estate investor (David Dodge)(31:30) Leaving scarcity mindset behind (Dan Haberkost)(32:57) Coming to the US with $0 and no connections (Maricela Soberanes)(35:01) Starting a business from a wheelchair (AJ Osborne)(36:28) Walking away from a 7-figure job (Kevin Dahlstrom)(37:38) Playing for the US Amputee Hockey Team (Brian Davies)(38:23) Buying an island (Britnie Turner)(39:12) Near-death experience in Iraq (John Kriesel)(40:06) Losing eyesight and hearing in Afghanistan (Aaron Hale)(41:15) Crushing end to baseball career and losing your identity (Joshua Kalinowski)(43:01) Surviving pancreatic cancer (Josh Cantwell)(44:06) Untangling your identity from your net worth (Mark Podolsky)(45:05) From selling candy to consulting (CEO Matty J)(45:39) Financial freedom in 3 years (Bryce Robertson)(46:04) Overcoming liver cancer (Nate Costa)(46:22) Clarity and purpose after a brain tumor (Bryan Chavis)(46:43) Surviving a plane crash (Clint Fiore)(47:27) Million-dollar exit after bankruptcy (Brecht Palombo)(48:49) Motorcycle accident and business crash (Aaron Chapman)(49:55) Getting fired from the NHL (Justin Roethlingshoefer)(50:55) From $30K per year to a 7-figure exit (Bry Shields)(51:58) Becoming an Ironman Athlete (Matt Izzo)(52:59) From a shed in Mississippi to generational wealth (James Webb)Links Podcasts I mentionedGood Deeds Note Investing PodcastIce Cream With Investors Podcast Book Recommendations You Can If You Think You Can by Dr. Norman Vincent PealeWill by Will SmithMindset for Mastery: An NFL Champion’s Guide to Reaching Your Greatness by Ryan HarrisThe Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype - and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More by Michael Breus Next-Level Income: How to Make, Keep, and Grow Your Money Using the "Holy Grail of Real Estate" to Achieve Financial Independence by Chris LarsenLast Lecture by Randy PauschHow to Invest in the Stock Market: The Complete Guide for Beginners (Books on Investing in Stocks) by Tim Morris The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan HolidayClaim Your Power: A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Trauma That's Kept You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Life's Unique Purpose by Mastin Kipp The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son by John Soforic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. CoveyRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Lost Secret by Monica Main The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) by Marshall B. Rosenberg Ph.D. and Deepak ChopraThe High-Performance Planner by Brendon BurchardBusiness for Life - Grow Your Business for a Fulfilling Life by Matt AldertonDeep Simplicity: Bringing Order to Chaos and Complexity by John GribbinSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah HarariThe Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas J. StanleyAnna: The Biography by Amy OdellBrothers Forever: The Enduring Bond between a Marine and a Navy SEAL that Transcended Their Ulmate Sacrifice by Tom Sileo and Tom ManionI am Young by M. DeanPlay the Man by Mark PattersonCapital Crusaders - Long Term Planning To Legally Reduce Your Taxes Every Year by Todd Mardis Dan Sullivan Atomic Habits by James Clear The Second Mountain by David Brooks Derek Sivers Howard MarksThe Pocket Guide to High Ticket Selling by Dan Henry Secrets of a Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker Good to Great by Jim Collins Traction by Gino Wickman The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto MusashiBuy it, rent it, profit! By Bryan Chavis The Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel ClasonThe 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Outwing the Devil by Napoleon Hill The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel In Your Purpose is Calling: Your Difference is Your Destiny by Dharius DanielsCan't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David GogginsFrom Scarcity to Abundance: The Story of an Entrepreneur Who Used Family Wisdom to Break the Chains of Scarcity to Create a Life of Abundance by Maricela SoberanesStill Standing: The Story of SSG John Kriesel by John KrieselRedneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To Prosperity by James Harold Webb Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=enConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/ WEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/ Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

Being born to teenage parents and working for peanuts as an X-ray technician, James Webb never dreamed he’d one day be a business titan, investor, and philanthropist worth many millions of dollars. (26:08) “There's a recording of me in high school, and if I hadn't heard of myself, I wouldn't believe it, but they're asking questions at my church about, what are you gonna do after graduate high school? And there's this little, tiny voice that says, ‘I'm gonna change the destiny of my family.’” Tune in to unravel the tumultuous and incredible story of an underdog, who despite all odds, did indeed change the destiny of his family by starting with nothing and ending up with 33 gyms, 28 imaging centers, 1000 employees, and 10s of global business partners. After breaking the cycle of generational poverty, he’s now set on creating generational wealth for his family that will outlive his grandchildren.(51:26) “94% of all wealth is long lost by the third generation. That is caused by family disagreements, not by bad investments” James Harold Webb is a philanthropist, mentor, and investor. Adversities James had to overcome:Born to 2 teenage parentsFired after being a VP of 300 employees  DivorceHeld at gunpoint in Nicaragua Became a widowerGot diagnosed with a tumor Abundance James created:Sold his first company for $400KHad 7 other exits where he soldhis other companies for $94 million and $66 millionHad 1000 employees at one pointMaking $800K in revenue per month before selling his companyStarted 33 orange theory fitness gyms and sold them right before the pandemicDonates 10% of after-tax profitsLessons from James’ adversitiesHealth is hard to predict Take more risks Start earlyBe resilient and find a way“Relationships are the single biggest factor in your success”Tune in as James and Jamie talk about:(00:00) Jamie's episode intro(04:00) James’ backstory and moving cities on a coin flip (07:03) Becoming one of the first MRI salesmen (09:03) Getting up after losing his job and his marriage (12:37) How he got his first investor (14:53) Turned down by 49 investors(16:40) Selling his company because his life was in danger(19:48) How the FBI shut down his new business(25:08) Is it ok to be motivated by money? (27:43) $94 million exit and devastating news(31:40) The real reason why money isn’t enough(34:43) The right time to sell your company(38:53) James’ typical week(40:20) Do you need formal business training? (41:15) Lessons from his adversities (43:26) Finding investments with immediate cashflow (44:29) Rapid-fire questions (49:12) Family legacy planning(54:03) Connect with James WebbBooks and Resources Redneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To Prosperity by James Harold WebbOne Minute Manager by Ken BlanchardBuy the Milk First by Murray LeeConnect with James Harold Webb: WEBSITE: https://jamesharoldwebb.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesharoldwebb/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JamesHaroldWebbFollow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=enConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at apreferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

Matt Izzo is a transformation expert, a holistic fitness coach, and an Ironman athlete. He spent most of his life being obese and depressed. He had low self-esteem and self-limiting beliefs, which held him back from unleashing his potential. Then, he transformed himself into the positive role model he is today. He went from thinking he could run only 3 miles to losing 75 pounds and completing an Ironman. Matt is now a true leader in the fitness and wellness world. But that came only after he conquered his self-limiting mindset to gain the power and confidence to tackle his challenges. Through his ups and downs, he has realized that completing his goals isn’t the end. He needed to keep pushing forward, maintain consistency, and work towards new goals. Join Matt as he brings Jamie up to speed with his incredible story. Now Matt is focused on helping others transform themselves to live their best lives. “You have to know how to treat yourself with unconditional love. And treat yourself with compassion for when you're not making the mark, but hold yourself accountable, demand more from yourself, and go out and execute that.” “If you believe in yourself, are committed to something, and show up consistently, you will be successful.” Tune in as Matt and Jamie talk about:· Matt’s positive take on naysayers.· His business model and goals.· Matt’s mindset and training approach before the Ironman.· The effect of the pandemic on his plans to compete in a race.· Challenges he faced competing in the Ironman.· How he overcame his struggles while running 26.2 miles.· The next objective of his fitness journey.· How walking can be more beneficial and healthier than running.· How lack of self-belief holds people back.· Why you must become your own best coach.· The Internet can be extremely beneficial or detrimental.· Biggest challenges in his coaching business.· Twitter is his most valuable platform· What can people expect from his coaching? Books and ResourcesCan't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds, Book by David Goggins Previous episode with Matthttps://from-adversity-to-abundance.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/from-fat-and-depressed-to-healthy-and-happy-with-fitness-coach-matt-izzo  Connect with MattTWITTER: https://twitter.com/mattizzoINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mattizzofitness/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@mattizzofitness8286 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattizzofitnessis_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Sign up for a free newsletter and get a recipe guide for fat loss. Check out: https://mattizzofitness.aweb.page/p/43770921-9a58-4d5c-bff8-b3da23a3d1f7 Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=en  Connect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/  Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

Bry Shields, an insurance sales producer at HUB International in Alabama, founded Shields Insurance Agency in 2017 before selling it to his current employer a few years later. Bry sold his company for over $1 million. Insurance was nothing new to Bry. His career has been in insurance ever since, even after he graduated from college. It was in 2017 when he decided to build his own insurance company to pursue his dreams. He never imagined that the company he was making at the time would be something he would sell within a few short years. Tune in as Bry shares his journey in the insurance industry, from how he started in the insurance industry to taking a massive pay cut, to building a very lucrative book of business of his own.“You can modify your behavior to offset inclinations that you have, but you have to know yourself well enough to know that.”“Try to not associate your identity and your value as a person with your success or the outcome of your success. It is not tied to that.”Tune in as Bry and Jamie talk about:· How Bry started in the field of insurance· What made Bry to go out on his own· Views on having a side hustle while building a business· The aftermath of buying a book of business· An overview of the first 2 years of the business· Bry’s massive income hit and major obstacles and stress· How income was cut by 75% when he launched his business due to the business debt incurred· Running his business alone, doing all the leg work due to the unavailability of enough cash flow to hire additional manpower· The growth of the business· Selling the business and becoming a sales producer again· Lessons Bry learned from his experience· Not being able to get the results that you have hoped or even planned· Was able to significantly grow his business –getting an additional 50% net income annually· How he understood his company’s value more before partnering with a bigger global company Books and ResourcesWealth Without Wall Street PodcastTraction by Gino Wickman  Connect with BryLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bry-shields-2a492013/HUB INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE: https://www.hubinternational.com/ Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=en  Connect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/  Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund--uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

In 2019, Justin Roethlingshoefer experienced resistance due to his principled stance and goal of creating change. A data-focused wellness coach, Justin has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and a master's degree in Nutrition. He has a huge passion for helping people reach their optimal health. Justin was fired from the National Hockey League because he stood his ground on what was right and kept on finding the best solution. Despite getting fired, Justin held his head high and took pride in fighting for what he knew was right.Justin Roethlingshoefer is the founder of the company Own It. Before leaving his job with the NHL, Justin could not stand the drug addiction players had been going through. As such, his passion for helping people drove his eagerness to make a change, and the challenges he faced let him pursue his passion going onwards. Justin takes Jamie with his passion for helping people reach their optimal health and full potential and how he walked his journey as an entrepreneur.“If people aren't telling you that you're crazy or it can't be done, if people aren't doubting you, you're not thinking big enough.”“Entrepreneurs have hundreds of dreams and hundreds of goals. But the moment you lose your health, you’ve got one.”Tune in as Justin and Jamie talk about:· Justin Roethlingshoefer's background· How Justin finds a consistent version of himself· Predicting what’s happening inside our body· A genetic mutation that has a high propensity for addiction· Starting a camp for NHL players to help optimize recovery· How Justin was fired in creating change· How Justin’s passion for helping people is viewed as a threat· How he firmly stands his ground and believes in his knowledge· How he reframes his mindset after getting fired· The third-highest cause of death in America· His journey as an entrepreneur consists of mission and movement· Your inner discontent is the way you treat your body· The case study of a diabetic guy· The biggest failures he faced in his life· Ten ships critical in winning a championship in business Books and ResourcesIn Your Purpose is Calling: Your Difference is Your Destiny by Dharius Daniels Connect with Justin:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDetLdQmF_t_sEM-6d4eFkQLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer-ms-7252a766/WEBSITE: If you would like to inquire about coaching, check out: https://ownitcoaching.com/Follow Labrador Lending:WEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=enConnect with Jamie:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/ Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund -- which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds - invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value, and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

In August of 2008, Aaron Chapman’s life was turned upside down. At that time, he was doing well in his career, and life was good. However, that all changed in an instant when Aaron was caught in a motorcycle accident that put him in a severe medical condition. Aaron went through years of rehabilitation, eventually regaining his ability to walk. Aaron has also dealt with massive financial struggles but always displayed the tenacity and perseverance to emerge and come back stronger. Aaron’s story is the perfect case study for From Adversity to Abundance.Aaron Chapman is an expert in residential real estate investing; with vast experience works as a real estate investor and a mortgage lender. Aaron, a veteran in the finance industry since 1997, his expertise is in the complicated. Aaron is ranked in the top 1% in an industry of over 300,000 licensed loan originators after closing more than 100 transactions per month. Aaron is that battle-worn partner every real estate entrepreneur needs to walk thru the tough parts of building a real estate business.Aaron walks Jamie through a roller coaster ride as he describes his challenges and how he overcame them, currently leading a team of 32 people and becoming the best in his field.“Embrace the time you get the shit kicked out of you.”“You're destined to take a beating to learn what you need to learn.”Tune in as Aaron and Jamie talk about:· Who Aaron Chapman is today and the services his company provides.· His life with a wife and an infant but without a job.· How he became a telemarketer in December 1997.· In 2008, Aaron was caught in a motorcycle accident and had a serious medical ailment.· He spent a decade of his life trying to be fully recovered.· Aaron arose from a huge debt he had.· His life was reset from a business, health, and family perspective.· Rising up the rankings after being left by his business partner.· Lessons in forming a partnership.· Factors resulting in the growth of a business.· Worrying about what people think of you.· How Aaron serves others.· Lessons from all the challenges he faced. Books and ResourcesOutwitting the Devil by Napoleon HillThe Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel Connect with AaronYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@AaronChapmanSNMCWEBSITE: https://www.aaronbchapman.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbchapman/FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/aaronchapmannjo Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=en Connect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/ Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund--which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

No one becomes successful overnight. People around us simply seem to work and work. Eventually, they succeed. Consider Brecht Palombo, the man behind the investing weekly #AltReports. In business, he has achieved great success. But his life wasn't a smooth ascent into a trajectory of achievement; rather, it was marked by many twists and turns. Brecht always worked three jobs but was never good with money. He got to the point where he got eviction notices for not paying rent and had a car repossessed when he was 21. He was good at making money but had no idea how to manage it. Brecht then decided to get into real estate. In 2008, his traditional real estate sales went down from $220,000 to $19,000, doing the same amount of work. He had all different kinds of expenses and had tons of debts with no revenue at all for a couple of years. After a year and a half, he had nothing.He got to the point where he filed for bankruptcy and learned tremendous humility as he struggled through the ignominyof business debts and foreclosures. So much that he had no choice but to seek shelter from his mother and his wife and children to cope with the predicament he was in. To get out of the situation, Brecht looked for a way to earn moneyagain, where he learned to sell data. In 2009, he had his first software product even though he didn’t have a technical background. Despite the company's success, there came a time when he lost interest in talking about the same topics, so he decided to sell the software as a service (SaaS) app he had spent the better part of a decade developing. His company was making $300,000 in the last couple of years before he sold the business. The best part was that he was spending very little time working in the business. After the exit, Brecht and his family drove off with no schedule and camped, helping him recenter his life and making him feel more worthy and successful.Brecht's journey as an entrepreneur and investor has not been without its share of obstacles, but he has met each one head-on and emerged stronger on the other side. This has encouraged him to take a more thoughtful approach to life and work in pursuit of what matters most. That despite any obstacles you encounter in life, like seeking shelter from your parents as an adult, it is fine as long as you know how to navigate yourself from there. Brecht engages Jamie in a conversation rich in anecdotes of business hardships and the lessons that may be learned from them. These include dealing with cash-flow issues, facing an unanticipated economic slump, and so on.Quotes:“Instead of just getting up and grinding away the computer every day, I have to be much more deliberate in what I was doing. I would have to only do the things that mattered. That allowed other people to do what they could to run the business, which was a major letting go period for me.” "I haven't been able to get over the feeling that now I have more money than I've ever had before, it could all disappear in a moment. It has never left me.”Brecht talks about his new business venture #AltReportsSelling the business, Distressed Pro, which he built 12 years agoThe defining moment that led Brecht to make a pivotal change of selling his businessDespite the success of his business, Brecht reflects that he struggled with depressionSelling everything they owned and unpacked into a van and trailer with three kids and a dog, and set off on a 15-month trip.The 15 month-trip that dramatically transformed his mindset and businessHitting a plateau in the businessMoving into his mother with his wife and kids to seek shelter from a business slumpSelling his business in 15 days for more than seven figuresMoney alone doesn’t bring you happinessBrecht discusses his first business when he was 15 years old   How Brecht's procrastination, which plagued him in his early 20s, was a source of greatdifficulty for himBrecht's poor financial management in his early 20s and how he overcame itThat time when Brecht got into the real estate businessThe ups and downs he experienced first-hand as a realtor    How Brecht confronted enormous expenses and business debts with no income at all as a realtorConfronted with the prospect of insolvency and foreclosure, he thought back to the period when he relocated his family—wife and two children—into his mother's home.How The 4-Hour Workweek book by Timothy Ferriss led him to his AHA! momentHow Brecht transitioned from being an auctioneer to a full-time non-technical software entrepreneur.Brecht recalls the birth of his podcast and that time when he got his first paying sign-up for $80Getting hacked, which shut off the whole site         The Hustle Culture The power of simple and clear systems that are easily duplicatedThe importance of having competent people who can execute the way you need things to be executedBrecht’s system approach: Eliminate - Automate – Delegate – ImproveThe driving force of financial securityHow being present is the most effective thing you can doThe one thing most people misunderstand about BrechtA piece of advice for his 18-year-old self Sharing a cup of coffee with Ben FranklinThat one meal to eat for the rest of his lifeBusiness struggles or challenges in his business right now #AltReports: A fun, irreverent, daily newsletter for investors.Books and ResourcesThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissTurnaround Management Association: TMAAmerican Bankruptcy InstituteConnect with BrechtLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brecht/Twitter: https://twitter.com/brechtifyWebsite: https://brechtpalombo.com/Podcast: https://bootstrappedwithkids.com/author/brecht/If you want to know more about #AltReports and the services they offer, you may visit https://altreports.com/Support Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=enConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate?Our income fund-- which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notesdiversified by geography, property value, and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-monthcommitment.Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5

At 19 years old, Clint Fiore had a near-death experience that caused a major mindset shift in how he views the world and sees life. He says, "always tell people around you how you feel and make that a regular rhythm in your life because you don't know what day will be your last." Clint is an optimist and entrepreneur who sees small businesses as a force for good.In this inspiring conversation with Jamie, Clint shares the story of his near-death experience and how it cost him his dream job but has set a tone for how he sees and appreciates life and success as a business broker. He says, "Death has its way of cutting through the BS, and everything that doesn't matter, truly doesn't matter, everything that does matter does matter. It's like a veil is removed from your existence, and suddenly, you see everything so clearly."Clint Fiore - business broker and CEO of Bison Business, an agency that helps people buy and sell companies. He has 8 years of experience in this field and is so passionate about what he does. He is married with 4 children.Tune in as Jamie and Clint discuss:A typical deal as a business broker.Clint's journey as a pilot.The details of the crash and the moments after.The lonely, scary calm after the crash--Clint's survival story.Lessons from Clint's near-death experience.Navigating business challenges.The “Even If” framework.Why would he want to have coffee with Williams Wilberforce?What would he do with $10M dollars?Recommended booksRich Dad, Poor Dad – Robert KiyosakiThe Richest Man in BabylonBuy it and build itConnect with Clint FioreWEBSITE: www.bisonbusiness.comTWITTER: @clintfiorehttps://bisonbusiness.com/team-member/clint-fiore/Subscribe to Clint's "Probably a good deal" newsletter and get notified of off-market business deals.Support Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/admin/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LabLendLLCINSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QTIKTOK:  https://www.tiktok.com/@labradorlendingllc?lang=enConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/Investment OpportunityAre you an accredited investor interested in monthly cash flow from an investment backed by physical real estate? Our income fund-- which is uncorrelated to publicly traded stocks and bonds--invests in first-lien mortgage notes diversified by geography, property value and borrower type. The fund aims to pay its investors monthly distributions at a preferred rate of return of 8% annually. And possibly the best part? The fund showcases a short, 12-month commitment. Check it out today! https://investors.appfolioim.com/labradorlending/investor/public_opportunities/5