Wake Up to Wealth

In episode 28 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Jeff Hiatt, a cost segregation expert, to demystify the often-misunderstood concepts of depreciation and cost segregation in real estate.Tune in to gain valuable insights and debunk common myths surrounding wealth and taxes.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/ Jeff HiattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.hiatt1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreydhiatt/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeMS Consultants: https://www.costsegs.com/

In episode 27 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Mike Benton, a mortgage banker and entrepreneur, as he shares his extensive experience in the mortgage industry and offers valuable insights into the home-buying process.Tune in as they delve into the intricacies of the mortgage world and insights that can help you navigate wealth-building strategies.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:56] Mortgage misconceptions for first-time buyers.[00:04:31] Real estate equity utilization strategies.[00:08:09] Primary homeownership and wealth building.[00:12:11] Alcohol-free lifestyle change.[00:17:04] Consistency in entrepreneurship.[00:19:07] Living a life of wealth.QUOTES"Owning a primary residence for me gave me the ability to pull equity out and start basically my investing career." - Brandon Brittingham“The sense of owning your own home, it gives your children and your family a place to call home and people feel that and it's real energy and you build roots and roots give you consistency in school and a community.” - Mike Benton"Hard work works, picking up the phone works, building solid relationships, they work and it's all consistency. And you got to get through a lot of no's to get to the right yeses." - Mike BentonSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittingham/Mike BentonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegbenton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikegbentonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegbenton/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeResponsive Mortgage: https://www.responsivemortgage.com/

In episode 26 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Greg Herlean, Founder of Horizon Trust Company, to discuss leveraging retirement accounts to invest in real estate. Greg shares his personal journey of discovering this powerful investment strategy and explains how anyone with a retirement account can take advantage of self-directed investing.Tune in to learn more about this powerful wealth-building strategy!TIMESTAMPS[00:01:11] Leveraging retirement accounts for real estate.[00:03:44] Self-directed retirement investing.[00:09:30] Self-directed IRA investments.[00:11:15] The importance of financial education.[00:15:58] Waking up to wealth.[00:17:55] Guest appreciation and thanks.QUOTES"I learned really quickly that I wanted to be the IRA investor lending. I wanted to be the guy that was lending me the money because he wasn't doing anything. He was passively collecting checks, not paying taxes." - Greg Herlean“I'm a true believer when it's your retirement money, you've spent maybe decades on saving that we want to answer all your questions. We're going to make it smooth. So we do a 15, 20 minute phone call. That's it. Get your application filled out over the phone. Then it's emailed to you, so you get to review everything that you filled out.” - Greg Herlean“The amount of money that's there to do different deals and the amount of opportunities is limitless.” - Greg HerleanSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittingham/Greg HerleanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregherlean/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregherleanpublic/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregherlean/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeGreg Herlean: https://www.gregherlean.com/

In episode 25 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, as he discusses his experiences during the financial crisis, the shift in the market, and how he successfully launched a hard money lending business that grew to be a top player in the industry. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, innovation, and the evolution of wealth in real estate. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/ Leo ParejaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leopareja/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leo.pareja.104/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopareja/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeeXp Realty: https://exprealty.com/

In episode 24 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews David Meltzer, a renowned entrepreneur and former sports agent. David shares his journey from success to bankruptcy and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. He also emphasizes the importance of asking for help and how it can accelerate your success.Tune in as they discuss the true meaning of wealth and how to achieve financial freedom through asset management.David Meltzer is a legendary sports executive and formerly served as CEO of the renownedLeigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is one of the world's top Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business coaches. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World’s Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content, and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. For the past 20 years, David has been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happySOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/David MeltzerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeDavid Meltzer Enterprises: https://dmeltzer.com/ 

In episode 23 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Fouad Bazzi, owner of Crescent Retreats, to discuss the ins and outs of investing in Airbnb properties as he highlights the key considerations for those looking to venture into this investment opportunity.Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on entering the Airbnb space as a business venture. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Fouad BazziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fouad_airbnb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foubazzi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fouad-bazzi-4415973/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeCrescent Retreats: https://www.crescentretreats.com/ 

In episode 22 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Bobby Castro, a successful entrepreneur and mentor, as he shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings with a ninth-grade education to building and exiting a billion-dollar company.Tune in to this inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and achieving financial success.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittingham/Bobby CastroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbobbycastro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyCastroOfficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-castro/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/home

In episode 21 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Wallstreet Trapper - featured on Breakfast Club, Ellen DeGeneres, Black Enterprise, Yahoo Finance and more - to discuss his remarkable journey from adversity to success in the stock market. Trap shares his personal story of overcoming challenges, including being homeless, going to prison, and finding his way to financial freedom through the stock market.Tune in to gain valuable insights on resilience and the true path to success.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Wallstreet TrapperInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wall_street_trapper/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WallstreetTrapper/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wallstreet-trapper/Youtube: @WallstreetTrapperWEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeWallstreet Trapper: https://wallstreettrapper.com/

In episode 20 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Zac Castillo, as they dive into the world of luxury watches as an investment. They discuss how luxury watches like Rolexes can appreciate in value and serve as a stable store of wealth. Tune in to learn more about how luxury watches can be a smart investment choice.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:24] Luxury watches as investments.[00:06:44] Importance of box and papers.[00:10:10] Grill watch preferences.[00:12:31] Investing in Rolex watches.[00:16:26] The allure of luxury watches.[00:18:11] Freedom and passion for work.QUOTES"I always tell people I'm not the cheapest, but I'm the best. You know, I back my stuff 100%. That's a big issue in the jewelry watch game is the cutting corners on this and that." - Zac Castillo “If you're a first-time buyer, I would always recommend go ahead and get the full set, boxed papers to get the full effect. But if you're buying without boxed papers, you would definitely get a cheaper price that way.” - Zac Castillo “I love watches and what's been cool is, you know, this one I know will always hold its value. I didn't buy this one for the investment side. I bought it because I always wanted it, but it was paid for by a bunch of watches that I bought that were investments that I appreciated. I think that's the brilliance of it.” - Brandon BrittinghamSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittingham/Zac CastilloInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/watch_adicto_llc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084115562472WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeWatch Adicto LLC: https://watchadicto.com/

In episode 19 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Scott Snofke, from REIPrintMail, as they discuss the importance of data and KPIs in real estate investing. Scott shares valuable insights on how tracking data can lead to successful marketing campaigns and ultimately drive deals to the closing table. Tune in to discover the secrets behind creating effective mail pieces, finding the right data sets, and targeting the right buyers in different markets.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Scott SnofkeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reimailman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reimailmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-snofke-32637394/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeREIPrintMail: https://scott.reiprintmail.com/

In episode 18 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Justin Colby to discuss the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the real estate industry. They delve into how AI technology is revolutionizing communication, lead generation, and customer interactions in the real estate market.Tune in to this insightful conversation to gain valuable insights into the future of real estate and the role of AI in shaping the industry. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/ Justin ColbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejustincolby/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejustincolby/ WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeRocketly: https://www.rocketly.ai/The Science of Flipping: https://thescienceofflipping.com/

In episode 17 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Casey Quinn to delve into the importance of understanding your business's back office and accounting. They emphasize the significance of knowing your financials to make informed decisions for business growth. Tune in to gain insights on how mastering the financial side of your business can lead to significant growth and success.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Casey QuinnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyryanquinn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyRyanQuinn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyryanquinn/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeCasey Ryan Quinn: https://www.caseyryanquinn.com/City Life Residential: https://cityliferesidential.com/

In episode 16 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Scott Betley, also known as "That Mortgage Guy," to discuss how he built a successful brand with over 1.1 million followers in the mortgage industry. Scott shares valuable insights on content creation, social media marketing, and debunking myths about mortgages.Tune in to learn more about changing attitudes toward wealth and business strategies for success!SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Scott BetleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatmortgageguy_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottWWallaceJR WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeScott Betley: https://nfmlending.com/loanoriginator/scott-betley/

In episode 15 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham is joined by Jay Combes as they discuss their experiences and insights into investing in short-term rental properties. They emphasize the need for diligence, smart investing strategies, and exceptional customer service in the hospitality business.Tune in to learn about the unique market dynamics and investment opportunities in this thriving vacation rental market.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Jay CombesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tnstrpro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaycombes2WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeJay Combes: https://www.investingwithjay.com/

In episode 14 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham sits down with Justin Colby as they share their journey from a challenging childhood to finding success in real estate. Justin talks about starting in door-to-door sales, transitioning to real estate brokerage, and the importance of mastering skills like marketing and salesmanship. Despite facing setbacks during market crashes, Justin’s passion for real estate has kept him motivated and driven toward success. Tune in to hear about overcoming obstacles and finding passion in the real estate industry.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Justin ColbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejustincolby/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejustincolby/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeThe Science of Flipping: https://thescienceofflipping.com/

In episode 13 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham welcomes Adriano Almony, best known as Bubba Almony - Celebrity bodyguard, Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Advocate, awareness raiser and giver. They share their experiences in overcoming struggles. Bubba mentions his involvement in community work and volunteerism since a young age, from volunteering at events to bringing the Ali family into the community to speak about bullying prevention and more. He also discusses his work with nonprofits, mentoring at-risk teens, and providing support to the homeless.Tune in to hear about his journey and his dedication to making a positive impact in his community. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Bubba AlmonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubbaalmonyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bubba.almony/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriano-almony-b46b13178/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeBubba Almony: https://www.bubbaalmony.com/

In episode 11 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham is joined by real estate experts, Brady Mcdonald and Casey Quinn, to discuss their backgrounds and experiences in the industry, including multi-family developments, storage and car wash ventures, and leveraging real estate for portfolio scaling. The conversation also touches on the universal struggle that tends to arise in life, regardless of one's circumstances. Tune in to gain insights on overcoming struggles and finding success in the wealth-building journey.-SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/ Brady McdonaldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brady.mcdonald84/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brady.mcdonald.73/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-mcdonald-b021a2a3/Casey QuinnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyryanquinn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyRyanQuinn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyryanquinn/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/home

In this podcast episode, the host speaks with Kent Clothier, a real estate entrepreneur and investment expert. They discuss Kent's journey in the real estate industry and his achievements, including helping thousands of investors and managing thousands of properties. Kent shares his experience of working through hardships, persevering and remaining resilient in the face of difficulties. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing time, taking responsibility and accountability for it. A significant portion of their conversation is centered around the actual meaning of wealth, which Kent defines as control over one’s time and the ability to live life on one's terms.Brandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Hire Brandon to speak: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeKent ClothierInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentclothier/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kent.clothierWebsite: https://kentclothier.com 

In episode 10 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham welcomes guests Brandon Rooks, also known as "Rockstar", and his son, Dylan Rooks. They discuss the importance of mindset in achieving success and share their experiences in the real estate industry. Brandon is highly respected in the money-raising game, raising over 70 million and he's bringing invaluable gems your way.Tune in to gain insights on investing and inspiration from this real estate industry OG.SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittingham/Brandon Rooks/RockstarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockstarcapitalgroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonrooks1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-rooks-67239211/Dylan RooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kezzofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylan.rooks1/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/Rockstar Capital Development Group: https://www.rockstarcapitalfund.com/

In episode 9 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham welcomes real estate investor and former Special Forces Army Ranger, Jeff Smith. He shares his background, including his experience in special operations in the military and his transition to the corporate world and later the fitness industry. Jeff also discusses his current ventures in real estate investing and business consulting. Tune in to gain insights into Jeff's military experiences and how he has applied those lessons to his business endeavors!Tune in, a must - listen!-Brandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Hire Brandon to speak: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/home-Jeff SmithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjeffsmith/Jeff's Facebook