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Average Joe Finances

On this podcast we discuss how to create passive income from real estate, investing, side hustles and more. Our mission is to show people that financial independence is possible no matter their income level. This podcast is designed to be an educational tool to help you become financially independent. We want you to beat your debt, build your wealth, and control your future!

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Episodes

151. Avoiding Financial Scams and Fraud with Robert Persichitte

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Robert Persichitte on the 151st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Robert shares how he helps people keep their money, avoid and recover from mistakes, ripoffs, and taxes. In this episode, you’ll learn: Emerging financial scams Unregulated investments and how do they impact people The traps and scams at penny stocks or cryptocurrency market The importance of management and a win-win model And so much more! About Robert Persichitte: Robert Persic...

Dec 28, 202240 min

150. The Road to 100 Streams of Income with Dearrone Bethea

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Dearonne Bethea on the 150th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dearonne shares his passion and purpose to educate others on financial literacy, give back to the community and provide the blueprint on how to create generational wealth. He is on a path to 100 businesses and 100 streams of income. In this episode, you’ll learn: Simple investing and learning how money makes money How to get into real estate investing Buying houses in low-income are...

Dec 21, 202240 min

149. Pre-IPO Stock Options Tax Planning with Aaron Rubin

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Aaron Rubin on the 149th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Aaron shares his pride in helping tech clients make tax-savvy, financially sound decisions about their stock compensation packages. In this episode, you’ll learn: Secrets to stock option planning Stock option horror stories Stock option wins How can someone invest tax efficiently And so much more! About Aaron Rubin: Aaron specializes in financial, estate, and tax planning. With an exten...

Dec 19, 202236 min

148. DealMachine Origins and Driving for Dollars with David Lecko

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with David Lecko on the 148th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. David shares about his journey driving for dollars, and how building a widget turned it into DealMachine. In this episode, you’ll learn: Understanding the mindset on active versus passive wealth building, and putting active income to work. How DealMachine evolved from a self-serving widget to helping other people with real estate deals. How his clients are leveraging DealMachine to scal...

Dec 14, 202229 min

147. Build to Rent For Sustainable Profits with Flint Jamison

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Flint Jamison on the 147th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Flint shares How the Average Joe can invest in commercial real estate through syndications. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Build to Rent works The comparisons of Real Estate Investments (single family, REITs, apartments, self storage) Advantages and Risks of investing in Real Estate Exit Strategies of Build To Rent And so much more! About Flint Jamison: Flint spent 20 years in aer...

Dec 11, 202230 min

146. Self-Employed Financing for Real Estate with Alejandro Szita

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Alejandro Szita on the 146th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Alejandro shares practical information about money that empowers clients financially and helps them keep more of the money they earn. In this episode, you’ll learn: How self-employed people can qualify for a mortgage; challenges and solutions Mortgage loan types specifically designed for entrepreneurs and business owners Credit score challenges for entrepreneurs; tips for improving ...

Dec 07, 202249 min

145. Hustle and Have Fun Doing it with DC Glenn

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with DC Glenn on the 145th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. DC shares his passion for empowering, educating, and leaving a legacy of inspiration behind for his fellow artists, or anyone who hopes to succeed in any endeavor their heart desires. In this episode, you’ll learn: Learn how to master your craft. What is Search Channel Optimization (SCO) and how it works The importance of organization and its impact The importance of learning and understan...

Dec 04, 202249 min

144. Diversify your Portfolio with Diversyfund with Craig Ceciio

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Craig Cecilio on the 144th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Craig shares his strategic approach on innovation and accessibility, harnessing capital aggregation to build alternative investment portfolios. In this episode, you’ll learn: The first step people should take in properly educating themselves to start making investment decisions. Thoughts on diverse investments for ordinary people to participate fairly in capital markets How technology...

Nov 30, 202232 min

143. Don't Wait... Elevate with Jorge Abreau

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Jorge Abreau on the 143rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jorge shares his expertise and experience on commercial construction and multifamily syndications & development. In this episode, you’ll learn: The deciding factor of quitting a 9-5 job and investing in real estate full time. Importance of hiring a business coach. Best markets to invest in. Why it’s always a good time to buy real estate. Having other businesses that compliment your...

Nov 27, 202228 min

142. Investing Outside of Your High Cost of Living Area with Vince Scolari

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Vince Scolari on the 142nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Vince shares how to build a meaningful network of like-minded real estate entrepreneurs and had success with his acquisitions across the domestic U.S., targeting markets that are poised for growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: The key factors to look for when picking a market to invest in Why real estate is a great asset class to build wealth The process of building a team for syndi...

Nov 23, 202236 min

141. The Millionaire Choice with Tony Bradshaw

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Tony Bradshaw on the 141th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Tony shares how made his millionaire choice, created his millionaire plan and helped other people create their own millionaire plan. In this episode, you’ll learn: How you can make the millionaire choice with the right mindset. Importance of mindset to becoming wealthy. The financial vision of abundance to those who don't have a financial vision. How to Make the Millionaire Plan. And ...

Nov 20, 202247 min

140. Taking Immediate Action and Overacheiving Your Goals with Henry Washington

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Henry Washington on the 140th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Henry shares how to multiply yourself, your wealth, and your freedom with real estate investing. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) is one of the best options in purchasing your deals How to finance deals with little to no money utilizing in small banks How to locate, evaluate and select the right bank for your deal Buying properties in an expensi...

Nov 16, 202242 min

139. Federal Government Contracting to Commercial Real Estate with Martin Saenz

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Martin Saenz on the 139th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Louis shares how he brings social good into smart investing, helping investors grow their wealth and helping mortgage borrowers stay in their homes. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is Bequest Funds and what does it do How mortgage note investing works How to raise the capital and get into residential and commercial real estate And so much more! About Martin: Martin Saenz is a Manag...

Nov 13, 202229 min

138. Rare Earth Metals and What You Could Be Missing Out On with Louis O'Conner

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Louis O'Conner on the 138th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Louis shares how he offers private investors industrial-grade Rare Earth Metals as physical assets. In this episode, you’ll learn: The benefits of owning rare earth metals The growth of the rare earth metals industry over the last few years How to purchase the tax-free earth metals through Strategic Metals Invest And so much more! About Louis: Louis O' Connor is the Founder and Princ...

Nov 09, 202239 min

137. Understanding Medical Debt and How to Pay Less with Dr. Virgie Ellington

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington on the 137th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dr. Virgie shares some practical strategies in understanding complex medical procedures, avoiding financial devastation from medical bills, and encouraging effective communication with medical facilities and insurance companies. In this episode, you’ll learn: Handling surprise charges on bills Tips for negotiating medical debt Getting medical debt off our credit report W...

Nov 06, 202240 min

136. Build Financial Freedom to Live and Enjoy Life Now with Chris Miles

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Chris Miles on the 136th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Chris shares why you NEED passive income right now and how to get your savings/investment money to pay you TWICE. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to beat inflation How to get out of the Standard American Retirement System Using equity out to invest The best route to buying cash flowing assets And so much more! About Chris: Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor,...

Nov 02, 202250 min

135. Tax Shelters and Protecting Your Assets with Garrett Sutton

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Garrett Sutton on the 135th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Garrett shares his experience in assisting individuals and businesses limit their liability, protect their assets, implement advantageous corporate structures, and advance their financial goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why a real estate investor should get an LLC to protect their assets Mistakes people make when opening up an LLC Why it’s important to “have a meeting with your...

Oct 30, 202235 min

134. Effectively Growing a Business & Maintaining Profitability with Aryeh Sheinbein

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Aryeh Sheinbein on the 134th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Aryeh shares how to invest money intelligently, allowing wealth to accumulate and stay focused on what truly matters—the business and the mission. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to make the most of your money if you can’t allocate loads of time towards it. Definition “product-agnostic”. Growing wealth without losing focus on the business. How contributing to a 401(k) makes sense...

Oct 26, 202250 min

133. Moving Overseas and Extreme Long Distance Real Estate with Becca Hintergardt

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Becca Hintergardt on the 133th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Becca shares her journey with Living overseas on passive income from multifamily real estate investing in the US In this episode, you’ll learn: How Becca helps educate others to live a life of passive income freedom and location independence. Tips and Tricks on house hacking and syndicating large multifamily properties. How to syndicate, reposition and convert a 100 unit Inn Motel...

Oct 23, 202253 min

132. From Army Financial Specialist to a Registered Firm with Mario Payne

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Mario Payne on the 132nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Mario shares his journey in to becoming a Certified Financial Planner, and how he was able to build his own financial services firm, TOAMS Financial In this episode, you’ll learn: How TOAMS Financial was created In what aspects TOAMS Financial differs with larger financial service firms What made Mario create an ETF platform for investors How does Mario’s Investment app work and what ma...

Oct 19, 202244 min

131. Escaping the 9-5 Through Real Estate with Brian Grimes

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Brian Grimes on the 131st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brian shares how to create passive income and escape your 9-5 job through Real Estate. In this episode, you’ll learn: Establishing a passive income strategy through real estate Creating exciting real estate investment opportunities that enrich Class C Neighborhoods The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method Cost effective savings that puts more money in your pocket Tenant P...

Oct 16, 202246 min

130. Rent to Retirement Turnkey Rentals with Zach Lemaster

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Zach Lemaster on the 130th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Zach shares how real estate investing eventually allowed him to retire early from his career in medicine to be a full time real estate investor. He strategically invests in markets that maximize cash flow, appreciation & equity. In this episode, you’ll learn: The current market conditions & why it’s still good to invest in Real Estate How to identify the best locations to inve...

Oct 12, 202238 min

129. House Hacking to BRRRR to Multifamily with David Dodge

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with David Dodge on the 129th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. David shares how easy it is to learn wholesale Real Estate for huge profits & how people can use other people’s money to buy rental properties. In this episode, you’ll learn: How you can make large amounts of money Wholesaling Houses with little to no money Growing your portfolio the right way Finding opportunities outside of the MLS How to leverage the BRRRR method most effectively...

Oct 09, 202243 min

128. Housesitting Hack that Saved 6-Figures in Living Expenses with Britt Sharman

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Britt Sharman on the 128th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Britt shares how house sitting could be a big financial hack and a great way to reach FIRE quicker. In this episode, you’ll learn: How house sitting works How to get free rent and travel the world What you need to know before house sitting How to become a long-term house sitter Benefits of house sitting And so much more! About Britt: Britt is a full time, professional house and pet si...

Oct 05, 202239 min

127. Using Teamwork to Close Large Deals with Ryan Webster and Warren Dresner

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Ryan Webster and Warren Dresner on the 127th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Ryan and Warren share how they acquire A/B class Multifamily Assets in well located markets with strong economic indicators. They create an outstanding investor experience with operational excellence and ensure that communication is complete, transparent, and accurate throughout the life of every investment. In this episode, you’ll learn: Building teams for successfu...

Oct 02, 202241 min

126. Blue Tree Savings Financial Literacy with Will Rainey

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Will Rainey on the 126th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Will shares how he helps as many parents as possible teach their kids about money. These teachings help kids grow up to have the financial freedom to spend their time doing what they really want to do. In this episode, you’ll learn: The most important thing about teaching kids about money and building wealth How his stories engage to kids to learn about financial literacy How to talk to...

Sep 28, 202252 min

125. Using Real Estate Data for Great Investments with Stefan Tsvetkov

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Stefan Tsvetkov on the 125th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Stefan shares his expertise and mission to add massive industry value through education, investment technology, and analytics. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Stefan came up and built RealtyQuant How RealtyQuant works How Data Driven Real Estate Investing works Common investing practices that are not data driven And so much more! About Stefan Tsvetko: Stefan Tsvetkov is the Found...

Sep 25, 202248 min

124. The Side Hustle that Became a Full Business with Brian Winch

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Brian Winch on the 124th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brian shares how to start and operate a simple green business based from home and make money that's almost as easy to do as going for a walk! In this episode, you’ll learn: What working hard and smart can lead you in the future How Clean Lots business has developed How Brian’s sales are targeting the benefits for the prospects How being focused on one business can also lead you to succe...

Sep 21, 202232 min

123. Residential Assisted Living with Isabelle Guarino-Smith

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Isabelle Guarino-Smith on the 123rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Isabelle shares how she keeps her father’s legacy alive by helping others understand the need for Residential Assisted Living. She also explains how this type of business can benefit the residents, employees, investors, and business owners from an investment point of view. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you should consider Residential Assisted Living as a Real Estate Inve...

Sep 18, 202243 min

122. Boardwalk Wealth with Omar Khan

Send us a text Join Mike Cavaggioni with Omar Khan on the 122nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Omar shares his strategies for developing strong relationships with private and institutional investors, brokers, and strategic partners. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Boardwalk Wealth is purchasing businesses The difference between real estate assets and business assets How to negotiate with future investors What characteristics to look for reliable operators And so much more! About...

Sep 14, 202231 min
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