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

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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Why Aren't You Saving A % Of Your Income Towards THIS Specific Bucket?

Today we talk about the importance of your "Sunny Day Fund"! 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...

Jul 15, 2024•11 min

10 Steps To Buying Your First Small Business

Today's conversation features James Richardson (@bizbuyingbrit) 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.c...

Jul 12, 2024•39 min

Why You Should STOP Wholesaling And START Flipping Land ($189k Profit In 4 Deals) w/ AAC Member Dylan Rusch

Dylan Rusch (Action Academy Member) shares his personal experience with Land Flipping and how it helped him to not just replace his W2 income with $189K net profit in only 10 months, but also to give him the flexibility to design a life that allows him to stay close to his family and community. Want to get in touch with Dylan? Follow him on Instagram: @drusch5 Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minu...

Jul 11, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 245

How Adam Gilbert Left A 6 Figure Job Through Starting A Personal Training Company (MyBodyTutor) (VAULT)

How Adam Gilbert Founded MyBodyTutor! 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...

Jul 10, 2024•47 min

The Full Business Playbook That Ben Kall Used To Scale From Being A Property Manager To $80M Of Real Estate

Ben Kall shares the step by step guide on how he built an $80M portfolio through designing a unique business model for his Private Equity and Property Management Firms, starting from $6K in the bank, to building a $12M Portfolio and scaling it in the past 2 years. Want to get in touch with Ben? Follow him on Instagram: @ben_kall_ or @legacy.investmentgroup Check his last podcast episode with us: Ben Kall's Episode Check his websites: www.LegacyInvestmentGroup.com www.mn-storage.com/ www.waukeest...

Jul 09, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 244

I Ran For My Life In Front Of 6 Two-Ton Bulls In Spain (Here's a Life Lesson From It)

Yes. I am Insane. 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...

Jul 08, 2024•15 min

The Major Change That Must Be Made To Go From $1M To $10M +

The Road To $1M vs The Road to $10+ 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...

Jul 05, 2024•13 min

How To Grow A 9-Figure Business And Media Empire w/ Brad Lea

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who has been in sales and marketing for over 25 years. He has trained and coached thousands of people in mindset, skills and habits to help them reach top potential. Today he shares his story and specific advice on how to build and scale a business portfolio through effective vertical integration. If you want to know more about Brad: Check his website: bradlea.com Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small ...

Jul 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 243

How To Buy $46M+ Worth Of Real Estate (While Using None Of Your OWN Money) w/ Sam Primm

Want To Actually Implement This Info Today? > 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...

Jul 03, 2024•51 min

What To Do When Your Operator QUITS The DAY AFTER You Buy A Small Business w/ Jordan Griffie

Jordan Griffie, a member of Action Academy, shares in full detail how to execute and overcome roadblocks for a successful business ownership transition, as well as giving powerful advice on how to effectively acquire and manage multiple businesses. Get in touch with Jordan: Contact him through: vetsandvalor.com Find him on IG: @j0rdangriff 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...

Jul 02, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 242

Don't Make This Mistake As A Business Owner (That Actually Wants To Scale)

Today we discuss the major bottleneck that you'll inevitably run into on your entrepreneurship journey - 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 &amp...

Jul 01, 2024•15 min

The Content Strategy That Will Make You $1,000,000 (That You Can Use Today)

Today we cover the tactical content strategy you can implement today to actually build your brand / business (the right way).... 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 ? Fo...

Jun 28, 2024•12 min

How Tim Woodbridge Left A Medical Career Through Mobile Home Park Investing

Tim Woodbridge, our new Action Academy ACE (Asset Class Expert), shares the Investing Strategy that allowed him to leave his Nurse Career and hit Financial Freedom through building a portfolio of 9+ Mobile Home Parks Want to get in touch with Tim? Check his IG: @tim.woodbridge Have a 1-1 conversation with him here 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 "Uns...

Jun 27, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 241

I Just Spent $25,000 On A Website (Here's How I Plan To Get A 100x + ROI On It)

Here's why and how you should think about websites yourself. See today's podcast in action (get it?) at ActionAcademy.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 Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me...

Jun 26, 2024•18 min

How Soli Cayetano Raised $1.3M In 30 Days For A $2.75M Boutique Hotel

Soli Cayetano shares the step-by-step process on how she raised $1.3M in 30 days to close on a 13 unit Boutique Hotel in Palm Springs. Want to get to know Soli? Check her IG: @lattes.and.leases Check Terra Palm Springs: @terrapalmsprings Check her last Action Academy episode: How Soli Built a 40-Unit Out Of State Portfolio 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...

Jun 25, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 240

WHO / HOW You Should Hire While Building Your Business From $0 To First $100,000 +

Today's episode covers your first key hires to make as a new business owner (and how)... 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 @bri...

Jun 24, 2024•12 min

How To Calculate The ROI On "Opportunity Cost" To Make Investing Decisions

These decisions will make or break your entire life.... 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...

Jun 21, 2024•14 min

How Heather Blankenship Became Financially Free Through Buying RV PARKS ($30M+ Portfolio!) (VAULT)

This episode originally aired Dec 3, 2023. 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...

Jun 20, 2024•47 min

What Makes A Small Business MORE Valuable Vs LESS Valuable (And How To Change It)

Today we cover what levers you can pull to increase the valuation of your business OR negotiate down a business you're buying. 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 ? Foll...

Jun 19, 2024•16 min

The Garage Door Billionaire: How Tommy Mello Built A $260M Service Company

Tommy Mello, owner and operator of A1 Garage Door Service, shares his journey, personal learning and key advice on how he built and scaled his $260M company from scratch. Find out more about Tommy: Podcast: The Home Service Expert Instagram: @officialtommymello Website: www.tommymello.com Event: www.freedomevent.com Home Service Expert Community Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minute Coaching Cal...

Jun 18, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 239

The Most LETHAL Small Business Buying Mistake That Will Derail Your Investing Career

Every time someone new checks out our community a middle-manager bursts into tears > 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 @bria...

Jun 17, 2024•17 min

The Single LARGEST Bottleneck That's Preventing You From $10-30k / Month In Cash Flow

Apply For Our Community > 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...

Jun 14, 2024•12 min

Wealth Wisdom From A $200M Family Office Manager Matt King (CEO Of Gobundance) (VAULT)

This episode originally aired march 23,2023. 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...

Jun 13, 2024•49 min

How To Convince Millionaires To Help You, Mentor You, And Fund Your Deals ( 3 Steps )

Check Out Our Community > 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...

Jun 12, 2024•13 min

$2M In Equity In 2 Years Through Boutique Hotel Investing w/ Gideon Spencer

Gideon Spencer shares how he went from making his first fourplex deal to closing a $5.9M 24-unit Boutique Hotel + Duplex merged asset bundle in 2 YEARS. Find more about Gideon: * Follow him on Instagram: @gideonspencer_ * Check his podcast: The Hunt for Incredible 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...

Jun 11, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 238

Steal These Strategies The Ultra-Wealthy ($100M+) Use To 10x Your Wealth (In Less Time)

Today’s episode covers how wealth actually “works” 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...

Jun 10, 2024•20 min

I Overcame My Fear Of Public Speaking & Gave A Keynote To 400 People (Without Passing Out)

Today's show is my first official stage keynote for almost 400 people in Austin, TX at the Gobundance AES Event! I did not throw up or pass out! 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 H...

Jun 07, 2024•26 min

How Landon Bleau Replaced A 6 Figure Corporate Job w/ $465,000+ Profit From Flipping LAND

Today's podcast features Action Academy Member Landon Bleau (@bleau_realestate) sharing how he quit his job THE MORNING of this podcast! 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 Gu...

Jun 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 237

The TOP SECRET To 10X Success In Life & Business w/ Bob Burg (Best Selling Author of "The Go-Giver") (VAULT)

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...

Jun 05, 2024•30 min

What I Learned After Spending 16 Hours w/ Alex Hormozi & His Team In Las Vegas

Today's episode is a presentation I created from my notes after visiting Acquisition.com HQ in Las Vegas for 2 days! 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...

Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 236

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