Podcaster and good friend Randy Wilson invited me onto the Rich Mind podcast to discuss generational wealth and legacy. Learn how to create wealth, hold onto it and educate the future generations to do the same. Highlights Wealth vs. Legacy: Defining Key Concepts. Importance of Investing in Yourself. Opportunity Cost: Using Cash vs. Borrowing. Embracing Boring Businesses: Opportunity in Overlooked Industries. Infinite Banking: A Tool for Legacy Planning. Links and Resources from this Episode Con...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 190
The 2024 election is in the history books. Now it is time to show what true leadership is all about. Come together, embrace those that voted differently than you did and work as a united country to save the world. This means no in-fighting and rather seeing the true common enemy - the spread of evil across the globe that is leading directly to WW3, something that was a foregone conclusion until last night. We can fix all of this and bring prosperity to our country and the world that can last for...
Nov 08, 2024•18 min•Ep. 189
Financial advisors are perhaps most well known for their milk toast advice to create a 'diversified portfolio of blah, blah and blah'. Business owners don't follow balance and diversification, they Focus just as Olympic athletes and anyone at the top of their field does. I teach my clients to focus for Agency - listen in to hear why and how. Highlights Voting for optimism and unity. Bringing optimism to counter negativity. Shepherding clients like a guide. Challenges and opportunities in financi...
Oct 25, 2024•22 min•Ep. 188
I update the Gulch on the hurricanes and make a renewed push for Early Voting. Then I discuss a very misunderstood financial issue - how to grow wealth with certainty and then not outlive your money in retirement. Highlights Eye of the storm: Hurricane Milton impact. Personal experience with rising water surge. Importance of voting early. Two parallel paths: protection and wealth. Exponential growth of wealth accumulation. Critical retirement planning insights. Encouraging continuous work post-r...
Oct 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 187
I start with another huge push to bank your vote early - there are 5-6 states already open and we NEED to get all our friends to vote as soon as possible to help those in the swing states trying to get all patriots registered and their vote counted. If you vote, they know they can now focus on someone else! How do you avoid the risks of investing with a crook who will Take your money, an idiot who will Lose your money, or a lazy person who just doesn't Shephard your money? Only do investments wh...
Sep 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 186
This is feedback on the Trump-Harris debate and actions I need every listener who loves their family, their country and their freedoms to take today. Please listen in, take notes and take action - We're going to preserve this amazing Nation for another 250 years. Highlights Feedback on Trump-Harris debate Importance of identifying and countering misinformation Mobilizing friends and family to vote Risks if Kamala Harris becomes President Rebutting Kamala Harris’ radical agenda Trump’s plan: Amer...
Sep 13, 2024•14 min•Ep. 185
I start off this episode laying out my case for why it is vital you and everyone you know Banks their Vote as soon as possible. Don't wait for the made-up crisis to prevent your vote from being counted on election day. Then - How can we still invest with high mortgage rates and in an unstable economy? You have to be smarter, more judicious with your capital. And be skeptical that the worst scenario will come true. There are hundreds of syndications doing 'capital calls' for their members, I'm in...
Sep 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 184
I share my story of the yo-yo of dieting over the years. I've tried them all, and most are successful until I stress eat my way back to the top. What I've learned in my spiritual and financial journey of late is that Agency holds the key to the permanent solution. Listen in! Highlights Attempting different diets: experiences and results. Mention of carnivore diet and personal experience. Natural hygiene concept from Fit for Life book. Personal reasons for moving away from a meat-only diet. Consi...
Aug 30, 2024•15 min•Ep. 183
I describe two ways to look at using your current resources or advantages you have to pivot your personal life, your business, or both. First is reflection on Darren Hardy's recent Darren Daily episode on Time-Money-Wealth and using 2 of the 3 to obtain the other one. The second is similar and forms the backbone of our strategy at Paradigm Life: Cash Flow-Protection-Wealth. These three must all be in place in the end to ensure success, but you can use two of the three to achieve the desired resu...
Aug 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 182
I had the pleasure to be an early guest on the Constitutional Entrepreneur podcast with my friend and host Ryan Chamberlin. Ryan is a member of the Florida state House of Representatives. His podcast is focused on championing the efforts of entrepreneurs who believe in conservative values and preserving freedom in America. We discuss Freedom, Agency and Patriotism. Have a listen and be sure to subscribe to Congressman Ryan Chamberlin's incredible new podcast! Highlights Discussion on legacy and ...
Jul 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 181
I interview seasoned and extremely successful real estate investor, Joe Fairless. Joe is a client, friend and business partner. He co-founded Ashcroft Capital, a private equity firm focusing on multi-family syndications across the US with over 12000 doors and nearly $3B of assets. We discuss his journey to mega-investor, lessons learned and why he sees the future for multi-family investing is as bright as it has ever been. Joe shares true nuggets of wisdom, come listen and experience this great ...
Jul 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 180
My guest today was a staunch Bernie Sanders follower in 2016 and voted for Joe Biden in 2020. Today he is passionate about righting those mistakes. His eyes have been opened and he's concerned at his core that we have got to get Trump in office to immediately start repairing the damage the establishment has done for so many years. I'm confident you will appreciate what he has to say. Highlights Misinformation and election fears. Comparisons to Nazi Germany. Trump’s policies on the economy. Media...
Jul 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 179
As we celebrate America's birthday today and in this incredibly pivotal election year of 2024, I was compelled to reflect on and remind my awesome listeners of then epic accomplishments of our founding fathers and revolutionary soldiers. This Republic is by far the most successful social experiment of all time. It is responsible for more freedom and prosperity than any other event in modern world history. Please join me in this so important remembrance episode of Gary's Gulch! Highlights Signifi...
Jul 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 178
Challenges are inevitable in life. We know not when or how often they will come, nor how they will turn out, but remembering that Challenges and Opportunities are the same thing, separated only by how you respond is one of the keys to continuing to thrive in the face of unexpected change. I'm going through a substantial and unexpected business change right now and was reminded of many of the tools I've learned to navigate these times. Since my primary audience is business owners seeking resilien...
Jun 21, 2024•16 min•Ep. 177
I play a powerful speech from a scholar of decades ago clearly defining the difference from our constitutional republic and the democracy, the socialist equality that the left is so feverishly trying to put in place. Our founding fathers warned us time and time again to not go down this path. Please listen and help me protect this 250 year old experiment in freedom! Highlights Difference between leadership and management Advisors should empower others to be the hero Individual empowerment and th...
Jun 14, 2024•18 min•Ep. 176
I play a powerful speech from a scholar of decades ago clearly defining the difference from our constitutional republic and the democracy, the socialist equality that the left is so feverishly trying to put in place. Our founding fathers warned us time and time again to not go down this path. Please listen and help me protect this 250 year old experiment in freedom! Highlights Constitutional Republic vs. Democracy. Impact of Donations on Voting. Historical Speech: America’s Founding Principles. ...
Jun 07, 2024•17 min•Ep. 175
Personal business challenges I'm working through today reminded me that continually learning and sharing those lessons for the collective betterment of society. It is how we as a species evolve and prepare ourselves for even bigger challenges to come. It is the spice of life and what makes it worth living. Embrace it, you will look back and realize you are 10x the person for having overcome that crisis, for having seized the opportunities that it presented. MAGA! Links and Resources from this Ep...
May 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 174
In the face of artificial intelligence, state controlled mainstream media blitzes and a move to One World Government, how do you remain safe and prosper? How do you know what is true and what is AI or CGI? Integrity is the key. Be consistent and in alignment with who you are. When others seem inconsistent, not in alignment, maybe that is AI. Ask questions. You have to hone your skills of detecting the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. Highlights 01:12 - Humans as problem solvers. 02:00 - Stewardship of ...
May 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 173
I lay out why it is vital to influence those in your circle to vote for freedom over tyranny. This is likely the last time we will get to vote if tyranny takes power in 2025. Please, lay down your reservations about specific issues or mannerisms, this is a simple fight for world freedom over tyranny. We need help from sane Americans to preserve freedom here and across the globe, and to prevent World War III. I also talk about changes you can make in your life, a simple shift in focus that can pr...
May 17, 2024•24 min•Ep. 172
We all work hard to achieve Agency for our family and to sustain it after we are gone. Many mistakenly think you can build it with just offense, then protect with defense, but successful families and businesses focus on both consistently. Listen in, we'll build the castle together. Highlights Retirement misconceptions and financial fears. Analogy of the medieval kingdom for asset protection. Political views on Trump’s influence on American prosperity. The risks of open borders and property right...
May 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 171
I provide a summary and insights from a course I'm teaching monthly in major cities around the country on how to create and hold onto Agency - you need a good defense. Listen in and if this resonates, come join me at one of these events later this year. We'll be in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York/New Jersey, Miami, Orlando and Houston at a minimum. Highlights Importance of defense in asset protection. The parallel paths of protection and wealth accumulation. The risks of relying on market...
May 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 170
Agency - What is it, why is it vital to flourishing as a human and how to implement the best tool I know of to bring it into your life for generations, a Family Banking strategy. Highlights The financial lessons learned from losing half his net worth during the Great Recession and his realization of the need for control over personal finances. His philosophy and approach to financial education and control, derived from Ayn Rand's teachings on being a producer and growing agency in one's life. Th...
Apr 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 169
Do you have skills in your real estate or conventional business that you can share with others so that we strengthen agencies across the country? I share the lessons I've learned from my dear friends and clients Drew and Rachel Thomas while attending their Salon Owner Mastermind last week. And I'm going to be at several events across the country each month in 2024. Come join me for free as a guest. Email [email protected] or text me if interested. Highlights Future events in Salt Lake City ...
Apr 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 168
Agency, the ability to live life on your terms, is the product of financial knowledge and cash flowing assets. Most people focus on real estate when seeking cash flow, and while effective, it is extremely slow to achieve. Business cash flow can be and for centuries has been a much faster method and enables agency at a far greater scale than real estate can achieve alone. True agency requires betting on the Number 1 asset, YOU...and a business is a more direct reflection of your value than is you...
Mar 22, 2024•37 min•Ep. 167
It is time to have conversations with friends and family about what is at risk this November. Please listen and take action - our children and grandchildren are counting on you! Highlights Issues caused by illegal immigration, imported crime, population manipulation for political advantage. The need for administrative cleanup within departments like DOJ, FBI, even CIA, and returning power to the people. The crucial role America plays on the global stage, in relation to freedom and economy Why Do...
Mar 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 166
Join me and Clarity Advisors Show host Ken Trupke as we discuss the importance of agency in a free society and lessons in culture and leadership I learned with nearly 30 years as a Captain in the Nuclear Submarine force. Highlights Gary’s beliefs on individual agency and how his services aim to improve his client's situations The need for individuals to maintain control of their lives and assets Gary’s analogy from Jim Rohn about the value of becoming a millionaire – not for the money, but for t...
Mar 08, 2024•43 min•Ep. 165
I interviewed a longtime friend, fellow investor and client, Craig from Oregon. He is a second-generation steward of a few hundred doors he and his father built and operated for over half of a century. We discuss the foundations they've built with the agency they've experienced over the years and the benefits of these tools for giving. We get as much as we give when it comes to charity - listen in and find out how. Highlights Craig’s family involvement in his business The current size of his inv...
Mar 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 164
Agency is the ability to live life on your terms, to make your own independent and FREE decisions. That requires you to have enduring financial resources so you are not dependent on the government for entitlements... Which is where their control comes from. Enduring CF comes from your continued value through products and services to your people. If you are not acting in alignment with your real self, they will know it and be repelled. Be the real you and speak your real truths! Highlights Why pe...
Feb 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 163
A bit of a fun play on phrases, my message here is that the key to growing Agency and preserving freedom in America and the world is to focus on your life and your talents and Master them. Spend less time on the lives of others and more perfecting and sharing your craft, your business with the world. If you're a master at your craft, then you have unlimited power to the Agency, and therefore you don't need handouts and entitlements, AND the government has no power over you. Thus the incredible 2...
Feb 16, 2024•18 min•Ep. 162
Every day, most of us battle the urge to get more stuff, keep up with the Joneses, and feed the ego. If what you are deeply seeking is Agency, the ability to live a righteous life on your terms, then you Must consistently win those battles. Stewardship, not ownership or possession is the key to Agency. Highlights Who is Rabbi Daniel Lapin? The biblical parable of the talents, using it to reinforce his point about stewarding How Gary's wife comes up with a clever solution to his transport problem...
Feb 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 161
