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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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Here's How I View The World / Life At 28 Years Old....Am I Right Or Wrong?

Hoping that these lessons resonate and help you as much as they did for me. If you think I'm wrong or full of sh** - Let me know! 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? F...

Dec 02, 202213 min

How A 28 Year Old Built A 70 Million Dollar Self Storage Empire w/ Andrew Abernathey

Andrew Abernathey bought an apartment complex at 15 years old. Yup. Now - at 28, he is nearing 1 BILLION in AUM via A-class self storage facilities. Today's episode is a must listen. I am the founder & CEO of Abernathey Holding Co. (AHC) I began my investing career at the age of 13, investing in a variety of public securities. Since the beginning, I have been deeply interested in Warren Buffett's value investing approach, and Gary Tharaldson’s simplicity approach. Prior to beginning my inves...

Dec 01, 202249 min

Passports & Passive Income - Traveling the World Through 15 Units w/ Sarah Weaver

Sarah Weaver ditched the office life for her "Big, Exciting Life" traveling the world and investing in real estate long distance. This has resulted in 15 cash-flowing units across four states here in the USA that she bought while overseas! (And some of us still get anxiety buying one STATE over!) Today - Learn how to: -Brand yourself to amplify success -embrace authenticity -take massive action in face of fear -Develop buying criteria and run a team out of state @sarahdweaver https://www.sarahdw...

Nov 30, 202250 min

The 7 Best Investments To ELIMINATE Your Annual Taxes w/ Tom Wheelwright

Tom Wheelwright is a CPA, CEO of WealthAbility (Tempe, Arizona) and Best-Selling Author of Tax-Free Wealth. Wheelwright is a leading wealth and tax expert, global speaker, and Entrepreneur Magazine Contributor. Tom is best known for making taxes fun, easy and understandable, and specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors build wealth through practical and strategic ways that permanently reduce taxes. As a Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Tom frequently speaks at c...

Nov 29, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Four Strategies To Win ANY Negotiation w/ Head Trainer of The "Black Swan Group" Derek Gaunt

Derek Gaunt is the Head Trainer for Chris Voss' "Black Swan Group" and former Commander for the DC Hostage Negotiation Unit (29 Years) . Derek trains SWAT teams, the FBI, and Fortune 500 company Executives on the powers of negotiation and communication. He is also the author of the book "Ego, Authority, and Failure." His specialities were hostage negotiation, suicide interventions, and high pressure situations that required a positive end result. Today - he teaches us how to apply these same tac...

Nov 28, 202254 min

The #1 Method That Millionaires Use To Set Goals & New Year's Resolutions

These goal setting tips we discuss today are the gospel. Every guest on this show has validated them and I use them myself to achieve massive success. 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ ...

Nov 25, 202210 min

How To Utilize The Gratitude 100 List To Have An Amazing Day

You read the title. THANK YOU for listening to me for over a year now (: 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Build: IG @brianluebben Action...

Nov 24, 20225 min

58 Units (W/ Mostly ZERO % Interest) at 23 Years Old - Ed Byler

When i was 23 I had a Hangover. Ed Byler decided that instead of that for his 23rd birthday He would prefer a 7 figure 58 unit real estate portfolio. Ed Byler is a commercial real estate broker out of North Carolina who has a knack for building long term relationships with long term people. He was able to not only raise money from friends he worked with, but purchase 51 of these units with ZERO PERCENT INTEREST through a direct seller - over a BBQ dinner. He did all of this with a GED and a job ...

Nov 23, 202243 min

How To Never Pay Taxes Again Through The Cost Segregation Strategy w/ Terry Judge

If you like paying taxes, this episode is not for you. Prepare to have your mind blown. In today’s competitive climate, it is critical to utilize “out of the box” strategies to mitigate taxes and reduce expenses. Since 2006, CORE’s Specialty Tax Incentives and Cost Recovery Services have saved our clients over $1 BILLION DOLLARS and counting! CORE has become the secret weapon for many CPA’s, CFO’s, real estate and construction professionals nationwide. Our proprietary tools and experienced techn...

Nov 22, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Why You Need To Go From "Passive Income" to "Passionate Income"

Today's show features me as a guest on the "Entrepreneurs on Fire" Podcast with John Lee Dumas. 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Build: ...

Nov 21, 202219 min

How To Work ON Your Business, Not IN It (Reclaim Your Life!) w/ Mike Paton

Our guest today Mike Paton is the head of EOS Worldwide and the head national implementer of EOS for companies of all sizes. Today we talk all things scale, delegation, and traction in our lives and businesses. Mike Paton has spent every working day of the last 15 years helping thousands of leaders around the globe run better businesses and live better lives. An EOS Implementer and sought-after speaker, Paton succeeded Gino Wickman and spent five years as EOS Worldwide’s Visionary, is the host o...

Nov 18, 202258 min

How To Build A Billion Dollar Business From Scratch w/ Founder of Priceline.com Jeff Hoffman (REPLAY)

We've got a billionaire today folks. 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 companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a num...

Nov 17, 202256 min

The Top 5 HABIT HACKS For Your Life And Business (Compilation)

Today's episode is a "best of" compilation from previous guests that can be found in the episodes below! The Power of Habits and Investing During Recessions w/ Co-Author of "The One Thing" Jay Papasan 100 Million Dollar Advice on Wealth, Health, and Self with David Osborn (Replay) Life After Biggerpockets & Almost One Billion In Real Estate w/ Brandon Turner (REPLAY) The 12 Week Year: Accomplish More In 12 Weeks Than Most Do in 12 Months w/ Brian Moran (REPLAY) How To Increase Your "Personal...

Nov 16, 20228 min

How To Increase Your "Personal Hourly Rate" (To $8,000 / Hour +) w/ Wally Elibiary

Wally Elibiary currently earns $8,000 / Hour and Is able to take 20+ Weeks of Vacation PER YEAR! This wasn't always the case though, and he learned the hard way. Today, learn how to prioritize your time and family in this episode! @WallyElibiary https://teamwallyhomeloan.com Brian Luebben 15 Minute Call: https://calendly.com/brianluebben/15min https://Gobundance.com https://calendly.com/brianluebben/gobundance Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate &a...

Nov 15, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 107

HELP. ME. HELP. YOU.

Send me a message people. Brian@actionacademypod.com OR @brianluebben. Action Academy Vivid Vision: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y8ASDK0ObkMgzngHjMCDgs--WVaBMyGBoLtGtDveBDI/edit?usp=sharing 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 ...

Nov 14, 20224 min

Make This ONE Change In Your Life To 10X Your Abundance & Happiness

The title says it all. Give me 6 minutes, It's worth 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Build: IG @brianluebben ActionAcademy.com...

Nov 11, 20227 min

From Corporate to Cash-Flow: How Sterling Chapman Generates 10k / Month Through Real Estate

Today we break down the cashflow and acquisition strategies Sterling Chapman used to build his real estate portfolio and leave corporate america. https://sterlingchapman.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" Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passionate : How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth - And Turn Your Passions Into Pro...

Nov 10, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Life After Biggerpockets & Almost One Billion In Real Estate w/ Brandon Turner (REPLAY)

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...

Nov 09, 202255 min

How To Define & Design Your Dream Life / Business In 3 Years w/ Cameron Herold

Cameron Herold is the Author of "Vivid Vision" one of my all time favorite business books. Cameron is a serial entrepreneur and COO extraordinaire. He has built and scaled multiple companies including 1-800-gotjunk? from 2 million to 106 million in 6 years. https://cooalliance.com/ https://cameronherold.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" ...

Nov 08, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 105

The Best Advice I've Ever Gotten On "Building Confidence" ( At ANY Level )

Today we talk about how to build confidence at any level, whether it's making your first 100k, million, or beyond! 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I T...

Nov 07, 20228 min

The #1 Networking Technique To Stand Out In ANY Room

Use this Technique at your next networking event to be the most popular and poured into person in the room! 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel &...

Nov 04, 20229 min

Media Millionaire: How To Leverage Linkedin To Grow A 100k / Month Business w/ Hala Taha

Hala Taha worked in corporate america with a podcast and social media account as a "side hustle", until it wasn't anymore. Today we talk about how to leverage linkedin to create millions of dollars in revenue! Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged followi...

Nov 03, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 104

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

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...

Nov 02, 202252 min

The First Billion Dollar Family in Alabama w/ Mike Mcmullin

Today we talk to Mike McMullen, who is currently only a few years away from becoming the first billion dollar family in the state of Alabama! Mike McMullen is the founder and CEO of the Mike McMullen & Associates franchise in Birmingham, AL, a real estate brokerage selling over $300 million annually to domestic and international investors. Additionally, Mike is the founder and CEO of Prominence Homes & Communities , and the founder and CEO of America’s Rental Managers , each being highly...

Nov 01, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 103

The Billionaire Bought The Bird App: Everything You Need To Know About Elon Musk Taking Over Twitter

Elon Musk has successfully acquired and taken over twitter on Friday Oct 28 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Build: IG @brianluebben Act...

Oct 31, 202211 min

500k In Monthly CashFlow & 1900 Units (100% Owned) at 34 Years Old w/ Logan Rankin (REPLAY)

How would it feel to be 34 Years Old with 74 Employees and 500k in net monthly cashflow? Logan Rankin knows how it feels, and wants you to learn how also! Logan is an experienced & strategic entrepreneur that achieved financial freedom by the age of 30. He has built 2 multi-million dollar businesses and owns over 1,900 units valued at over $200 million in real estate. He spent the first decade of his professional working career with a fortune 50 corporation leading retail operations. He esca...

Oct 28, 202256 min

From Navy To $1,000,000 + Net Worth Through Syndications w/ Clif Luber

Today we cover the in's and outs of both running AND joining real estate syndications. Clif Luber is an Active Duty Navy service member that has earned his freedom through multifamily and alternative asset syndications. Clif graduated with a degree in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy where he was named a Harry S. Truman Scholar. He has previously served on a destroyer, hospital ship, and submarine, as well as at the Pentagon and White House. His last tour on active duty he ...

Oct 27, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 102

TERMINATE YOUR "TO-DO LIST" - Do This Daily Method Instead For 10 x More Productivity

To-Do Lists are not an effective method for task management. Tell me if this rings true: you still find yourself scheduling your "easy" tasks first and then that ONE HUGE TASK is scheduled for about 4 PM in the afternoon. Sound familiar? Today we use a 4 step framework to fix this. 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) Want To Quit Your Jo...

Oct 26, 20226 min

The Power Of Perspective: Thoughts on Family, Business & Life After A Near-Death Experience w/ Myles Berrio

Myles Berrio is a family man, devoted husband, and real estate investor out of Greenville, SC. Everything was going his way until he was hit by a drunk driver one day - losing a limb and almost his life in the process. Today we talk about recovery, mindset, and the power of faith and perspective. Link up with Myles! https://mylesberriogo.com/ @myles.berrio Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minute C...

Oct 25, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Bezos Business Principles: The Top 3 Principles that Grew Amazon To a Global Leader

Today we discuss 3 principles Jeff has used since the 90's to grow one of the world's top companies 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 Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Bui...

Oct 24, 20229 min
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