In This Episode: When it comes to real estate investing, how many times have you heard or thought “it’s not the right time” or “prices are too high right now” or “there are just no good deals out there”? According to this week’s guest, the problem isn’t that there are no deals out there, but rather when you are used to finding them in a certain way and they disappear, and you don’t have other skill sets or ways to branch out and find them differently, it will appear that there are no deals. You ...
Feb 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 139
In this episode, we discuss what we mean when we think of the term “investment” and the attributes of a perfect investment. Listen in to hear the 8 pillars of a “perfect investment” for entrepreneurs. If you want to learn more, the best thing to do is to listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/LIRu1TW5qsM Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Case for IBC by R. Nelson Nash – L. Carlos Lara – Robert P. Murphy https://infinitebanking.org/product/the-case-for-ibc-2/ Connect with Jim Ol...
Feb 05, 2022•11 min
In this episode, you’ll discover the problem with using commercial banks if you own a business and the benefits of using an alternative bank. We discuss what using an alternative bank entails and what you need to consider when deciding whether to go with one. If you want to learn more, the best thing to do is to listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/M5JpLB6zQXY Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Case for IBC by R. Nelson Nash – L. Carlos Lara – Robert P. Murphy https://infinite...
Feb 03, 2022•22 min•Ep. 137
In This Episode: At CreateTailwind, the overarching goal is to help people free themselves from financial slavery, the banking system, wall street, and government control of money. Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko are constantly on the hunt for the next best thing they can do to make this message clearer and serve their clients. And they have been working for a while now on something that will make that happen. So what is the answer? After setting out on a journey to better serve their audience, Jim an...
Feb 01, 2022•24 min•Ep. 136
In This Episode: A well-known radio show host who teaches personal finance does not believe in opportunity cost. In fact, he advocates putting your extra cash towards paying down your debts. While there's nothing wrong with getting out of debt, what most fail to realize is that the way you spend your money matters. When you spend cash, you give up the ability to earn interest on the money you could have invested. In today's episode, Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko talk about the real cost of the money...
Dec 07, 2021•26 min•Ep. 135
In This Episode: “No space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused.” - Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol Three questions to ponder on: First, what will your future look like if you don’t do anything at all? Second, what will your future look like if you continue moving in the same direction doing the same things you’re doing now? Finally, what will your future look like if you make some conscious choices? With only a few weeks left before 2021 ends, have you taken time to p...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 134
In This Episode: Jim and Chris talk about building wealth and legacy through real estate investing. They also share what it's like to run everything like a business. Chris Prefontaine is a 3-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms , The New Rules of Real Estate Investing , and Moneeka Sawyer’s Real Estate Investing for Women . He is also the Founder and CEO of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and host of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast . Chris has been in real estate for almost 30 year...
Nov 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 133
In This Episode: "When you have passion for something, you find a way to make it happen – this is the panacea to success." This quote from Zig Ziglar sums up the story of how Slade Johnston came up with the idea for Trips4Trade , the only membership-based platform to trade trips in the outdoors, adventure, vacation, and sports. Slade came from a family of avid turkey hunters. While planning a hunt with his Dad, they saw how expensive hunting outfitters were. So they decided to swap a hog hunt on...
Nov 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 132
In This Episode: Jim Oliver welcomes Hayden Crabtree, a commercial real estate investor and founder of the software MyPropertyStats . Hayden is the author of the best-selling Skip The Flip: Secrets the 1% Know About Real Estate Investing. When he was in college, Hayden realized the traditional route was not for him and bought his first investment property at 21 years old. When taking the real estate investments course, he owned more investment property than the professor! Realizing a disconnect ...
Oct 26, 2021•33 min
In this episode, Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko discuss: Lessons from Chris Hodges, founder and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. What you need to do to accomplish your vision. Being the culture, not building the culture and leading by example. Go back to the basics. Key Takeaways: Have you made it clear what is the measurable win? “Your systems are perfectly designed to get the results you are getting.” – Chris Hodges Pursue excellence – you can’t accomplish it, but you can strive for it. Dr...
Oct 12, 2021•21 min
In this episode, Jim Oliver and Michael Lennington discuss: How to close the gap between “what is” and “what can be” by using the system outlined in the book The 12 Week Year written by Michael Lennington and Brian Moran. How to build high-performance behavior and prepare for success in any endeavor. Systems that will help you to avoid the trap of procrastination and look at time in a more productive way. Key Takeaways: It’s important to find a way to measure your success. Sometimes, the biggest...
Oct 05, 2021•48 min
In this episode, Jim Oliver and Bob Burg discuss: The motivation behind writing The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller, coauthored with John David Mann. The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and how to apply them. The premise of shifting your focus from getting to giving - which involves constantly and consistently providing immense value to others. Key Takeaways: The golden rule of business is that people will do business with and refer business to those people they kn...
Sep 28, 2021•42 min
In This Episode: Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko discuss fallacies and common myths about Infinite Banking Concept. MYTHS Discussed in this Episode: All policy loan interest is no longer income tax deductible. The fixed loan rate on policies is 8%. Non-fluctuating, non-guaranteed variable loan rates used by some companies are dangerous. MEC restrictions on policies allow all withdrawals to become taxable. Companies are being sneaky by revising mortality tables to reach age 121. Estate planning and tax...
Aug 17, 2021•24 min
In This Episode: Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko discuss what to look for in an insurance company when beginning your Infinite Banking journey. Key Points: Mutual companies share their profits with you, the shareholder. Good ratings can be bought and don’t necessarily reflect the standings of the company. Instead look at their actual financials (you want high reserves, guarantees, etc). Find a company that supports the process of Infinite Banking. Flexible, individualized policy design is essential. B...
Aug 10, 2021•34 min
In This Episode: Jim Oliver introduces Brent Sprenkle, a commercial real estate broker and investor in Los Angeles for two of the nation's top firms, Berkadia and Sperry Van Ness. Brent has been one of Berkadia's top ten brokers for the last six years. With more than 350 apartment buildings and other commercial real estate sold, his sales of commercial properties have exceeded $1.2 billion. He brings more than twenty years of experience and expertise in assessing his clients' real estate portfol...
Jul 27, 2021•35 min
In This Episode: Join Jim Oliver as he welcomes Tyler Wagner, a young entrepreneur who chose to rewrite his destiny and make a break from the herd. “If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room” - Lorne Michaels Tyler saw that the conventional route of college, career and retirement left more to be desired. At 20 years old he decided to leave school and start his own business. He attributes the book, “The 4 Hour Workweek”, in giving him the encouragement he needed to mak...
Jul 14, 2021•26 min
Bob Burnett is a technologist and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in technology related companies. He spent eleven years at Gateway, Inc. in a variety of management positions including Chief Technology Officer, Executive Vice President of Products and Executive Vice President of International Markets. During his tenure at Gateway, he managed a multi-billion-dollar P&L center and led the company’s expansion into areas such as laptop computers, plasma TVs, digital cameras, and MP...
Jul 07, 2021•52 min
Join Jim Oliver as he welcomes Jullien Gordon, a young entrepreneur on a mission to free people from financial slavery by coaching others on multifamily real estate investments. Jullien learned from an early age that high income alone does not guarantee financial security and that ASSETS are the key to freedom. Jullien believes that maintaining the balance between spiritual and physical wealth is essential to prospering. Jullien offers classes, webinars, and talks on topics such as: The Multifam...
Jun 15, 2021•46 min
Join us today as Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko look back on a client’s case and how they took control of their financial future. In this Episode: Watch as a client begins their journey into Infinite Banking through a referral, make the move away from traditional banking, and build their system through multiple investments This episode is visually dependent, so follow along with us on YouTube If you are interested in learning more about IBC or have questions with this case contact us HERE Connect wit...
Jun 02, 2021•34 min
Join us as Jim Oliver welcomes Yonah Weiss, an Israel-based cost segregation expert, as they discuss the multiple tax benefits in owning real estate. Yonah Weiss is a self-described "powerhouse" with property owners' tax savings. Through cost segregation, Yonah has assisted clients in saving tens of millions of dollars. Yonah is a Cost Segregation Expert at Madison SPECS, which has done over 14,000 cost segregation studies covering all 50 states. The result of this effort is a whopping savings n...
May 27, 2021•34 min
Join Jim Oliver as he welcomes Thomas Nolen, a multi generational real estate investor who has taken the knowledge and advice passed down to him and gone on to build his career and wealth to survive multiple recessions and the ever-changing world of real estate. “You’ve gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em and know when to walk away” -Kenny Rogers Books Mentioned in this Episode: Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell Truman by David McCullough 7 Men by Eric Metaxas The Art of Impossible...
May 18, 2021•33 min
Join Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko as they discuss the current financial state of the U.S. and how YOU can gain financial freedom sooner by utilizing Infinite Banking Concept. In this Episode: Jim goes step by step showing how to get started with IBC, becoming your own banker, and deploying your money to build your wealth. Follow along with this episode on YouTube Books Mentioned in this Episode: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Connect with Jim Oliver: Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver Website: c...
May 12, 2021•29 min
Join Jim Oliver as he welcomes Logan Rankin Logan spent the first decade of his professional working career with a fortune 50 corporation leading retail operations. He escalated quickly through various leadership positions where he built high performing teams and managed large P&L portfolios. During that time, Logan led and implemented strategic operational changes at the enterprise level across the US. In 2013, Logan began investing in Real Estate through the purchase of a single family hom...
May 04, 2021•41 min
Join Jim Oliver as he welcomes Kelly Halverson, Vice President and Actuary – Individual Product Development of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Kelly Halverson leads the life and annuity product development teams at Ameritas; this role sets the strategic direction for the product portfolio. He also leads the competitive intelligence and benchmarking team. Since joining Ameritas in 2012, Kelly has been a frequent presenter at Ameritas sponsored events and has been active in monitoring regulatory cha...
Apr 27, 2021•52 min
In this Episode: Join Jim Oliver as he sits down with Dennis Daughety, a veteran in the franchise development and ownership space. Dennis got his start in 2002 at Choice Hotels International where he sold brands such as Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge and Rodeway. From there he moved to the development department of Driven Brands selling Maaco franchises. While at a franchise broker conference in 2014, he was introduced to the salon suites concept and signed up as a franchisee with Phenix Sa...
Apr 19, 2021•29 min
In this Episode: Jim Oliver sits down with Dee Hutchins to discuss taking the alternative path in life and breaking away from the traditional mindset. Dee spent 20 years teaching high school history and coaching basketball. He has always enjoyed sharing insights with people that give them a new perspective on their own lives. He has since switched his focus to sharing health opportunities and speaking on the importance of gaining control of your life and finding freedom in knowledge all over the...
Apr 14, 2021•52 min
Join Harper Jones today as he takes over Breakaway Wealth and discusses characteristics you should be looking for in an insurance company and what is necessary to get your personal banking system started. Things to look for in a an insurance company: Dividend paying whole life insurance policy that allows you to participate in the surplus profits A mutual company that allows you to be the owner A stable, established company Strong financials, not just highly rated Accommodates Infinite Banking C...
Apr 06, 2021•14 min
In this episode, Jim Oliver sits down with Bryan Flaherty, the co-founder and Managing Partner of CF Capital. Bryan is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the firm, the investment strategy for acquisitions and dispositions, asset management, as well as investor relationships. Bryan was even selected as one of the "20 People to Know in Real Estate" by Louisville Business First in 2019. Bryan realized early in life that the traditional Wall Street lifestyle could only get him so ...
Mar 30, 2021•36 min
Join Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko conclude this series where we have been exploring the chapters of the late R. Nelson Nash’s book, “The Case for IBC”. In this episode, Jim breaks down a simplified policy and shows how it is put into action to fund a real estate investment. With time, we see how the income from their investments (or behavior) begins to fund their policy creating the loop of Infinite Banking. “The point of IBC isn’t to put your money into life insurance, instead it’s to hold your li...
Mar 23, 2021•29 min
Join Jim Oliver and Nick Kosko as we continue our exploration of late R. Nelson Nash’s, “The Case for IBC”. In this episode we look at chapter 6, Lessons from History, and discuss how our understanding and use of money has been altered through the years. A Timeline of Money in the United States Under the Bretton Woods System, gold was the basis for the U.S. dollar and other currencies were pegged to the U.S. dollar’s value. 1933- During the Great Depression, FDR required Americans to turn in the...
Mar 16, 2021•25 min
