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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The Story Of How I (Personally) Had To Change My Entire Friend Group / Life To Become Who I Am Today | EP 661

This episode adds teeth to "you are who you surround yourself with"... 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 ActionAc...

Aug 26, 2024•16 min

The Cost You AREN'T Budgeting For That Will DeRail Your Investing Career | EP 660

I've seen this happen with hundreds of investors to date... 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...

Aug 23, 2024•12 min

From $8k In The Bank To 8 Figure Net Worth Through STR & Apartment Investing w/ Avery Carl | EP 659

Today's show features the journey to 8 figures with Avery Carl (@theshorttermshop) 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 @brianlueb...

Aug 22, 2024•51 min

The Metrics You Need To Know BEFORE Submitting An Offer On A Small Business | Ep 658

Whether you're speaking with a broker or owner, you NEED these numbers - 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...

Aug 21, 2024•13 min

How To Cashflow $5k + Net PER PROPERTY Through Residential Assisted Living w/ Dr. Alex Schloe | EP 657

Today we cover the step-by-step process to start investing in Residential Assisted Living! Free 10-Step Guide to Purchase Your First or Next Residential Assisted Living Home Instagram Linkedin Book A Free Call With Dr. Schloe 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 -...

Aug 20, 2024•43 min

The Step-By-Step Playbook To Knowing What Role YOU Play In A Real Estate / Small Business Partnership

We discuss how to know what value YOU bring as a partner to a transaction 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 @brianluebbe...

Aug 19, 2024•27 min

How To Set Up Your Business Operations To Become An 8 Figure Real Estate Company w/ Adam Whitney

This episode originally aired September 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...

Aug 16, 2024•43 min

The Differences Between How The Lower Class, The Middle Class, The Upper Class, and The Wealthy View / Use Money

Today we discuss how mindsets and investing strategies change at each level 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...

Aug 15, 2024•12 min

Use This Mental Model To Eliminate 92% Of Your Stress TODAY

This model has helped my mental health more than anything... 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...

Aug 14, 2024•13 min

How To Raise Private Money Through Social Media ($5M +) Even If You Don't Have A Following, YET w/ Jaren Sustar

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...

Aug 13, 2024•41 min

The MOST IMPORTANT Question In Entrepreneurship That NOBODY ASKS

Listening to this episode could change the course of your 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...

Aug 12, 2024•20 min

I Spent $18,000 To Learn About This Psychological Roadblock (So That You Don't Have To)

Today we talk about a hyper-prevalent issue in the entrepreneur 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 Actio...

Aug 09, 2024•12 min

How Neel Parekh Built A $2,000,000 / Year (Remote) Home Services Company While Traveling To 50 + Countries

This episode originally aired October 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...

Aug 08, 2024•43 min

Steal The Cashflow Management System We Use For Action Academy (That Will Save Over $1M)

Today is the hybrid cashflow management system we use for Action Academy 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...

Aug 07, 2024•14 min

How To Stabilize A Commercial Property AFTER You Close The Deal ( What NOBODY Talks About...)

Today's show is a live AAC call that covers what to do AFTER you close on the largest deal of your life.... (this is where the work begins) 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...

Aug 06, 2024•59 min

Listen To This If You Want To Make $100k-$1M / Year Through Online Coaching Or Starting Your Own Service Business

Here's exactly what you need to know (step-by-step) 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...

Aug 05, 2024•22 min

Action Academy Hit 1M Downloads - I Hit My BIGGEST Goal Ever (And Emotionally Fell Apart)

Today's show is a raw peek "behind the curtain" at 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+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Build: IG @brianluebben ActionAcademy.com...

Aug 02, 2024•37 min

The Bottleneck You Aren't Thinking About (YET) That Can Completely Derail You

Are you experiencing this right now? (Most are) 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...

Aug 01, 2024•16 min

What To Do When You're Losing Your Drive Because Things Are Already "Good Enough"

Send this to the high performers in your 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...

Jul 31, 2024•14 min

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

Today's Episode is a replay from aug 2022 due to a technical error with the scheduled show. That show will air thursday! 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 ...

Jul 30, 2024•42 min

The #1 Sign That You / Your Business Are Ready To Grow To The Next Level

Until you experience this, it isn't time yet.... 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 29, 2024•16 min

A Billionaire's Perspective On "Balance" w/ Jeff Hoffman (Founder of Booking.com)

Today we talk about the moment that changed Jeff's 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...

Jul 26, 2024•10 min

How To Convert Industrial Warehouses To Get INSANE Cashflow Returns w/ Taylor Nuccitelli

Taylor Nuccitelli, founder of RevolveCRE, shares his expertise in acquisitions, development, repurposing, leasing and dispositions applied to a new industrial real estate model that is getting high returns even in a tough market. Want to connect with Taylor? * Check his website: www.revolvecre.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 O...

Jul 25, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 249

The Best Way To SMASH Through Plateaus In Your Life & Business

Today we cover three ways to burst through plateaus (and which one is the best) 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...

Jul 24, 2024•9 min

How Whitney Sewell Bought $450M Of Multifamily Real Estate In 5 Years

Whitney Sewell, founder of Life Bridge Capital and host of The Real Estate Syndication Show shares his story on how he grew a Multifamily portfolio of 1500 units valued at approximately $450 million and how he used part of the profits for developing his mission to support adoption through their own Omnah Foundation. Want to get connected with Whitney: Check his website: lifebridgecapital.com Listen to his podcast: The Real Estate Syndication Show Find out more about the Foundation: omnahfoundati...

Jul 23, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 248

The Way That You're Investing Today Won't Support Your Dream Life (Here's Why)

Today we cover how to sequentially invest to actually pull off your dream 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...

Jul 22, 2024•15 min

The Regret Minimization Framework: How Jeff Bezos Makes Decisions

Learn How To Make Decisions Like A Billionaire! 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 19, 2024•7 min

How Mike Mannino Built a 140 Door Multifamily Portfolio To Hit Financial Freedom

Mike Mannino, founder of Real Estate Wealth Builders, shares how by the age of 30 he was able to build a business that flipped over 90+ houses, develop a multifamily portfolio of 140 doors and create multiple companies which account for 1M+ per year in revenue. Want to reach out to Mike? Visit his website: www.rewbuilders.com Follow him on IG: @ themikemannino Connect with him on FB: @MikeManninoII Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Bu...

Jul 18, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 247

The 3-Part Framework That Will Help You Buy More Real Estate, Buy More Businesses, And Bust Through Plateaus

Today we cover the Action Academy CVC Framework! 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 17, 2024•12 min

How To Go From Zero To NINE Luxury Boutique Hotels w/ Keir Weimer

Keir Weimer, founder of Weekender Hotels, shares in detail the vision, the roadblocks and the strategies he applied in order to build from scratch a company that owns and operates boutique independent hotels, giving specific advice to those interested in getting started in the hospitality sector and those who want to build a brand that leads with excellent catered customer experience. Want to connect with Keir? Check his website: weekenderhotels.com Follow Weekender Hotels on IG: @weekender_hote...

Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 246

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