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Action Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You Love

Brian Luebbenactionacademy.com

Ready to replace your 6-figure salary with real freedom? This is the podcast for high earners who feel stuck in jobs they’ve outgrown. If you’re asking, “How do I actually replace $10K–$20K/month so I can quit and never look back?” — welcome home. At Action Academy, we teach you how to buy small businesses and commercial real estate to create cash flow that actually replaces your job. Monday through Friday, you’ll learn from 7–9 figure entrepreneurs, real estate moguls, and acquisition pros who’ve done it — and show you how to do it too. Hosted by Brian Luebben (@brianluebben), who quit his 6-figure sales role in 2022 to build a global business while traveling the world. If you're a high-income earner ready to become a high-impact entrepreneur, this show is your playbook. Subscribe now and start your path to freedom — or keep pretending your job will get better someday....

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Episodes

Navigation vs. Acceleration - Why You Should Change Your Definition of "Hard Work"

If you or someone you know is approaching "burn out" or is already there, listen to this episode. This concept is completely changing how I approach my business! Quoted from the Book: "Buddha and the Badass" J oin the Action Academy Newsletter Below and snag the Following for FREE: Free Ebook on Framework to Leave your W2 Free Wealth / Net-Worth Tracker Top Weekly Freedom Tips from Guests (5 Min Read) https://brianluebben.com/newsletter Resources: GoBundance Are you an accredited investor and wa...

Jul 29, 20228 min

How Nigel Guisinger is Solving the American Housing Shortage Crisis

Nigel Guisinger is on a mission. Although already financially independent many times over, it's his current mission to solve the housing shortage problem in america today. Here's how he's doing it! Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passionate : How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth - And Turn...

Jul 28, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 75

How Gobundance Kept Me Out Of Greek Jail

Relationships are the ultimate form of wealth and security. Money will only take you so far! I got into a bad situation in Greece and was saved due to a gentleman from a group I'm in - Gobundance! J oin the Action Academy Newsletter Below and snag the Following for FREE: Free Ebook on Framework to Leave your W2 Free Wealth / Net-Worth Tracker Top Weekly Freedom Tips from Guests (5 Min Read) https://brianluebben.com/newsletter Resources: GoBundance Are you an accredited investor and want to learn...

Jul 27, 20228 min

You Aren't Made To Lay On A Beach - Here's Why......

Life is measured by success and fulfilment. A lot of people view the ultimate form of success as "retiring so you can lay on a beach and finally relax." I believe this view is false, today's show talks about why and how you can find more fulfilment. Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Connect with Us! Podcast Instagram: @actionacademypodcast Personal In...

Jul 25, 20227 min

The ONE QUOTE That Will Change Your Life - Guaranteed.

The title says it all. Give me 6 Minutes of your time to listen to this message. Let me know how it resonates with you because it literally changed my life! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Connect with Us! Podcast Instagram: @actionacademypodcast Personal Instagram: @brianluebben Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercia...

Jul 22, 20227 min

How Grant Warrington Scaled from Single Family Homes to 139 Doors!

Grant Warrington is a multifamily investor and fellow Gobundance Brother out of Trenton, Michigan. Today we talk about how Grant had to change his mindset to truly grow his portfolio and how he used mastermind groups and mentors to make that shift! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Connect with Us! Podcast Instagram: @actionacademypodcast Personal Ins...

Jul 21, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 73

How To Completely Cover Your Kid/Future Kid's College Tuition w/ Just ONE Purchase

This is the strategy I'm going to use for my future children to give them options when it comes time for college! It requires just one purchase per child - I got this idea from Brandon Turner since he does it with his kids (: Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Connect with Us! Podcast Instagram: @actionacademypodcast Personal Instagram: @brianluebben W...

Jul 20, 20226 min

The Power of Habits and Investing During Recessions w/ Co-Author of "The One Thing" Jay Papasan

Jay Papasan is the co-author of one of the GREATEST BOOKS OF ALL TIME "The One Thing" with Gary Keller. He also is the VP of Strategic Content for Keller Williams and owner of Papasan Property Group. Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, an executive at Keller Williams Realty Inc., and a co-owner of KellerINK, Keller Capital, and Papasan Properties Group. His most recent work with Gary Keller, The One Thing, has sold more than 1.5 million copies, been translated into 35 languages and appeared on ...

Jul 19, 202252 minSeason 2Ep. 72

How To Remove Your Emotional Attachment to Money w/ Aaron West

Before you build serious Financial Wealth - You need serious Financial Health. Today's Guest is Aaron West - owner of "The West Experience" Real Estate Group in Modesto California. Aaron has over 20 years of experience in real estate and wealth creation, closing 120 million + in sales with his team and building a large investment portfolio himself in the meantime. Aaron realized years ago that no matter how much more he EARNED, he still couldn't SAVE money - so something needed to change with hi...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 2 min

3 Tactics To Build Your Resilience Like A Muscle In The Gym

"It's not about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep going". Today we are talking about 3 actionable ways to bounce back when things go wrong. I also share a story so you can benefit from my suffering haha. Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Connect with Us! Podcast Instagram: @actionacademypodcast Personal Instagram: @brianluebben R...

Jul 15, 202210 min

Utilizing the Power of "Brand" to Help Others & Raise Millions.....from ONE EMAIL w/ David Pere

Dave Pere is a Real Estate Investor and founder of the massive community "From Military to Millionaire". Today we talk about the power of REI and also BRAND when it comes to scale and freedom. Dave's Bio: I was an active-duty Marine and have been for 13 years, and am currently in the reserves. In 2015 I purchased my first real estate investment–A duplex that I house hacked –and after seeing first hand the way that cash flow could change my life, I went all in on real estate and finance! In 5 yea...

Jul 14, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 71

PASSIVE Income vs. PASSIONATE Income

We LOVE passive income - but what would you do while retired? Let's find out what we're passionate about and MONETIZE that NOW! Most of us are not designed to just lay on a beach. The goal is "Freedom" to do what we want, when we want, with who we want. We always focus on passive income, why can't we also work on side hustles that fire us up and make us money too along the way? What would happen if your youtube channel on cooking started printing out 6 figures? Your twitch gaming stream? Your ga...

Jul 13, 20226 min

The Business Behind The Beard - How Brandon Turner is Acquiring 370M of Real Estate in 6 Months

Brandon Turner was (formerly) the host of the Biggerpockets podcast, educating over 100 million people on how to invest in real estate. There's a HIGH chance he's one of the people who originally taught you too! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Here's his bio - in his own words: Hey there! I’m Brandon Turner. Most know me through being host of Bigger...

Jul 12, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 70

We Made it To Greece! (3 Things We Did Right - 3 Things We Did Wrong)

Today is the first International Episode of this podcast as I record it in Santorini, Greece! I'm not here to share the best hotels or food recommendations though, I'm here to tell you what works, and what doesn't .....when planning a trip like this. Let me know how you like these updates and what you want to know about this trip! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2towo...

Jul 11, 202210 min

How Rolando Archila Planned, Prepped, & Left His W2 To Travel The World (Replay)

Rolando was working a corporate w2 job that he hated (shocker) and decided that it was finally time to escape. This lead to him and his wife planning a year long trip around the world! This lead to him and his wife visiting 15 countries and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Better yet, they plan to do this AGAIN and perpetually for the rest of their lives. This took some planning, prep, and determination....and in this episode we tell you all the details on how you can do it too. In t...

Jul 08, 202251 min

Making 200k Per Flip & Lifelong Relationships Per Mastermind w/ Leka Devatha

Leka Devatha can show you how to make MONEY flipping houses, sure. Even more importantly, she can show you how to make LASTING relationships with mentors and peers. Leka is an active investor based in Seattle, WA. She moved to the US from India 13 years ago. She quit her corporate job at Nordstrom in 2014 and started Rehabit Homes, Inc. a company focused on residential redevelopment. After a string of successful flips, she obtained her broker's license in 2017 and became one of the top-producing...

Jul 07, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Recession Review: 10 Tips on How to Plan, Prep, and Profit

Buckle up - It's Recession Time. On this show we don't view this negatively, but as an opportunity for growth and for generational wealth to be created. Let's get to it! Resources: GoBundance Are you an accredited investor and want to learn more about GoBundance? www.gobundance.com Book a call to learn more: www.calendly.com/brianluebben/grablifebig J oin the Action Academy Newsletter Below and snag the Following for FREE: Free Ebook on Framework to Leave your W2 Free Wealth / Net-Worth Tracker ...

Jul 06, 202210 min

The Billion Dollar Episode: Designing Your Life Around Your Passions w/ Jeff Hoffman - Founder of Priceline.com

Today's guest will give you economic, emotional, and wealth building wisdom that others have paid 6-7 figures and decades of time for. Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private ...

Jul 05, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 68

The Top 3 Ways to Handle Massive Levels of "Change"

"Change" is one of the inevitable parts of life that always brings discomfort. Even if the change is for the better, and you KNOW IT, it can still be difficult to willingly remove yourself from your comfort zone of what you currently know. Today we discuss three tactics I've used to handle change while planning my trip around the world! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://...

Jul 04, 202211 min

From Immigrant to Independence - How Diego Corzo Accomplished the American Dream

Diego Corzo is 31 Years Old, Owns 46 rental units, and is a Millionaire. He has accomplished the “American Dream” with one caveat - he isn’t from America. Diego came from Lima, Peru at age 9 and worked with his family in their restaurant for 14-16 hour days to make ends meet. When he was 18 he realized that he was unable to get a driver’s license, a work visa, or scholarship money he had already won for college because he didn’t have the correct paperwork. Even with these setbacks- through perse...

Jul 01, 202251 min

The Business Lessons Behind Flipping 40 Houses Per Year at 27 Years Old w/ Noah Evans

Noah Evans is KILLING IT at 27 years old, flipping 40 houses per year and acquiring more and more short term rentals for his buy / hold portfolio. Today we go over how he has both found success AND how he almost killed his business.....but pivoted and learned from it. Both lessons are equally powerful! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Connect with Us...

Jun 30, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 67

How Sending ONE EMAIL Changed My Entire Life

In life you are always just one interaction, relationship, encounter, or event away from accomplishing what you never previously believed to be possible! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Academy EBOOK: "From W2 to World Travel" https://w2toworldtravel.com Connect with Us! Podcast Instagram: @actionacademypodcast Personal Instagram: @brianluebben Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial R...

Jun 29, 202210 min

Dirt Dynasty - How to Make 7 Figures Through Flipping Land w/ Cody Bjugan

What if I told you you can make 7 Figures PER DEAL flipping raw, development-ready land? Today's guest has been doing just that, every year, for twenty years. Cody Bjugan is a seasoned real estate developer who is a key player in development projects across the country. These projects are a result of Cody’s specialized experience in acquisitions and entitlements of OFF-MARKET raw land that has development potential. He excels in negotiation and out-of-the-box problem solving to create win-win re...

Jun 28, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 66

The Gap and The Gain: Top 5 Takeaways & Why You Should Buy This Book

Increase your progress and happiness just by flipping a switch in your brain. Most people, especially highly ambitious people, are unhappy because of what they measure themselves against . We all have an ideal, which is like a moving target always out of reach. When we measure ourselves against our ideal, we’re in “The Gap.” However, when we measure ourselves against our previous selves—the person we were when we set our goals and ideals—we will be in “The Gain.” In “The Gain” we can more clearl...

Jun 27, 202210 min

How to Scale and Automate your Life / Business Through Virtual Assistants | Daniel Ramsey (Replay)

Today's Episode features Daniel Ramsey, the Founder and CEO of MyOutDesk - one of the top rated virtual assistant companies in the space. This episode focuses on teaching you how to scale and delegate any business through the power of virtual assistants, systems, and processes. Free up your calendar and increase your revenue with this show today! Top Takeaways: Go From "I do" to "We Do to "They Do" What does a system look like? What's a virtual assistant? How and what to delegate out How to find...

Jun 24, 202256 min0

Branding & Budgets: How To Use Social Media to Grow a 7 Figure Online Business w/ Brennan Schlagbaum

Now more than ever is the time to create your online personal brand. Brennan Schlagbaum was able to grow 150k+ followers on social media, quit his corporate job at Deloitte, and build a 7 figure business through his social media accounts. Today we talk all things branding, budgeting, and investing. You'll learn how to repurpose content and how to build the business behind the brand! Learn how to leave corporate america, hit financial freedom, and design your dream life through our FREE Action Ac...

Jun 23, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 65

From W2 to World Travel : The 4 Step Framework for Your Freedom (IMPORTANT UPDATE)

What if there was a guide that showed you how to "step by step" build the life of your dreams and travel the world as an added bonus? What if that guide was free? From this dude named Brian? Please Help Share Link w/ at least ONE PERSON so we can get this in front of 100k people! https://w2toworldtravel.com Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" C...

Jun 22, 20229 min

From Pharmacist to 3 Million + in Annual AIRBNB Revenue (IN 3 YEARS) w/ Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh

Rachel Gainsbrugh had "The Golden Handcuffs".....until she realized she can make 256k per MONTH through only 10 AIRBNBS. In today's show we follow the journey of Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, originally a practicing pharmacist who said "enough was enough" and began investing in luxury short term rentals. Through her concept of "less is more", Rachel's goal is 10k+ revenue PER PROPERTY / MONTH - and guess what? She's hitting it. Today we cover a masterclass in short term rentals - what's working, what t...

Jun 21, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Top 10 Sales Strategies to Earn You / Your Business $1,000,000 +

Today we go over the top concepts/techniques that I used to produce over 7 figures of annual revenue in both the b2b and b2c spaces. If you're currently in a sales position, these tips should be beneficial to you to ramp up into 6 figures of commissions! If you're a business owner, perhaps some of these can help you increase top line revenue as well! Subscribe to our Newsletter for Top Takeaways and Bonuses from this episode! Free Ebook on Framework to Leave your W2 Free Wealth / Net-Worth Track...

Jun 20, 202214 min

The Science of Achievement vs The Art of Fulfilment ($50M Lesson) w/ Rod Khleif

Today's show features a gentleman that has been to the wealth-building mountaintop, traveled back down, then climbed up to another peak where the view / journey was even more appreciated. Rod Khleif has spent decades building a massive multifamily portfolio. And back in the early 2000s, he remembers his net worth increasing by $17M while he slept. Then, a rude awakening, the 2008 housing market crash, handed him a loss of close to $50M. How do you bounce back, let alone get out of bed in the mor...

Jun 16, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 63
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