Teshra Stefan Robles, a financial organizer, discusses the importance of organizing personal finances. She emphasizes the need for a customized system to track and categorize expenses, reconcile accounts, and make informed financial decisions. Teshra also highlights the importance of conversations about money and financial education for young people. She shares tips for teaching children about money, such as using visual aids, naming dollars, and instilling concepts of stewardship and opportunit...
Sep 22, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 120
In this episode of the Money Seed Podcast, host Gabe interviews Kevin Amolsch , a private lender and real estate investor. Kevin dives into the intricacies of private lending, including loan structures, client profiles, and the evolution of the lending industry. Kevin shares insights on navigating market conditions, transitioning from a real estate investor to a lender, and the importance of financial education. Kevin has mastered the art of generating multiple streams of income from Real Estate...
Sep 15, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Tilden Moschetti, a syndication attorney, joins the Money Seed Podcast to discuss the role of a syndication attorney and the process of syndication in real estate. What exactly meets the definition of a syndication, and what are the legal requirements for raising passive money? What are the most common compensation models for syndicators, and do syndicators find investors. Tilden shares his experience on how he got into the syndication space and he provides insights on what sets successful syndi...
Sep 07, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Chad Hufford, the "King of Financial Analogies" shares wisdom he has gleaned from managing multi-million dollar client portfolios. Chad owns and runs his financial planning firm Veritas , where he manages over $500M for his clients from across the United States. http://www.veritasalaska.com/ He is also the best selling author of Forging Financial Freedom , a book about seven wealth building lessons: https://www.amazon.com/Forging-Financial-Freedom-Constructing-Millionaires-ebook/dp/B0CLYXHZ2X/ F...
Sep 01, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Amy Cook, Founder and CEO of Maven Lane Financial Group , joins the Money Seed Podcast to discuss what's it's like to be a Financial Advisor in Silicon Valley. We discuss the types of questions she asks new clients, how she advises existing clients, what financial challenges are unique to Silicon Valley, and why everyone needs a Financial Planner. Amy can be found through https://www.mavenlanefinancialgroup.com/moneyseed In her own words: "It didn’t take me long to realize that personal finance ...
Aug 25, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Brittney Fairweather, Chief Business Development Officer at TRX Capital , discusses hard money lending, types of loans, ideal customers, and the real estate market. She explains the differences between hard money lending and traditional bank lending, the types of properties they invest in, and the various loans they specialize in. Brittney also shares insights on the due diligence process, equity requirements, interest rates, fees, and the ideal customer profile. She provides valuable advice for...
Aug 04, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 115
There is a franchise that is right for you! Greg Mohr, a franchise specialist and consultant, shares his journey into franchising and provides insights into the world of franchises. He discusses the options available for starting a franchise, including service industry franchises that require a lower investment. Greg also explains the financing options and the expected return and income from franchises. He emphasizes the importance of due diligence and the matchmaking process to find the right f...
Jul 27, 2024•26 min
Ariel Herrera, an entrepreneur and real estate expert, shares her inspiring journey into real estate and the founding of her company, Coffee Clozers . She started in real estate five years ago while working a W-2 job and feeling unsatisfied with her long commute, she decided to pursue financial freedom through real estate and spent nine months learning and researching before landing her first deal. She used her data analytics skills to streamline the process and started a YouTube channel to shar...
Jul 20, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Marc Cayle, a franchise consultant and owner of FranDestiny.com , shares his journey in the franchise industry and explains his role as a franchise consultant. Marc helps individuals find the right franchise by understanding their interests, financial situation, and goals. Mark emphasizes the importance of correctly matching personalities with the right franchise opportunities to ensure long term success. Lastly, financial considerations need to be discussed and secured before embracing a franch...
May 11, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Brad Baldrige, a certified financial planner and college consultant, discusses the cost of education in America and how to pay for it. The average published price for a public school is $27,000 and for a private school is $57,000 per year. However, very few students actually pay the full list price. Brad is the founder TamingTheHighCostOfCollege.com . https://www.tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/ There is a lot of variability in the cost of college, and many students receive scholarships or financ...
May 04, 2024•54 min
In this episode, we are joined by Karl Baker, the CEO of Infinity Commercial Capital , about commercial lending and real estate investing. We discuss the differences between commercial lending and typical consumer loans and the role of Infinity Commercial Capital as financing advisors. Karl provides tips for getting a first commercial loan and explains the importance of the four C's of lending: collateral, cash flow, credit, and capacity of the borrower. We also discuss current market conditions...
Apr 23, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Robert Brill, CEO and founder of Brill Media , discusses his personal journey from W2 employee to a full time entrepreneur, who runs his marketing agency. He offers tips and lessons learned for those considering the transition. Know thyself and find a competitive advantage. https://brillmedia.co/ Robert explains the concept of white label media buying and how Brill Media works with other agencies to provide advertising services. Brill also discusses the lifestyle differences between being an emp...
Apr 17, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 109
OriginClear is a company that is disrupting the government monopoly on water, through on-site water treatment solutions. The environment benefits from the elimination of toxic waste, communities and companies win through faster deployment of infrastructure, investors win with positive returns. With this technology, everyone wins. ( https://www.originclear.com/ ) Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, discusses the need for innovation in the water space and the concept of on-site water treatment. ...
Apr 06, 2024•39 min
In this episode, we interview Roger Knecht, the president of Universal Accounting. Since 1979, Universal Accounting has helped over 40,000 individuals start and run their own profitable accounting practice. How does one become an accountant? How do you go about setting up your own accounting practice? Roger is here to fill in the details. Roger also explores the core services of an accounting firm and the role of an accountant in business. Roger shares common mistakes made by young entrepreneurs...
Mar 16, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 107
There is no way to get around it, America needs oil. Did you know that the majority of oil and gas in the US is produced by small independent companies? Panex is one of those small independent companies that uses investor capital to drill and extract oil in the US. Panex at: www.panex.us (https://www.panex.us) RJ Burr, Senior VP of Corporate Operations at Panex, talks about the US oil industry and the future of oil. He debunks the myth that oil is being replaced by alternative energy and highlig...
Mar 10, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Steve Selengut, the Income Independence Coach, shares his approach to retirement finances and investing. He emphasizes the importance of income independence, which means generating income from investments regardless of market conditions. Steve learned about the value of income from his father, who was a real estate developer. He started building an income portfolio by reinvesting profits from stocks into cash-flowing assets like municipal bonds. Steve explains the benefits of closed-end funds, w...
Feb 24, 2024•51 min
Jonathan Awde, the president and CEO of Dakota Gold , discusses the revitalization of the Homestake Mine, the largest gold mine in the history of the U.S. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of responsible mining practices and leaving the environment better than they found it. He also discusses the outlook for the gold industry and the factors that affect the price of gold. Awde shares his personal journey in the industry and offers advice for aspiring CEOs and entrepreneurs. To learn more, visit...
Feb 19, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 105
John Cash, CEO of UR Energy, discusses the uranium mining industry and the future of nuclear power. There is increasing demand for nuclear power as countries move towards green energy and there are geopolitical factors driving the uranium market. Mr. Cash addresses concerns about nuclear waste and highlights the safety record of the nuclear industry. He also shares his thoughts on investing in uranium and offers career advice for aspiring CEOs. UR Energy's website is a valuable resource for lear...
Feb 17, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Webstreet offers investment funds that invest in online businesses, including e-commerce, SaaS, and content sites. Webstreet manages the day to day operations of these businesses, and then pays out quarterly distributions from the funds' earnings to investors. This allows investors to gain exposure to ecommerce businesses without the challenges, obligations, and time commitments associated with outright ownership. https://webstreet.co/ For those who prefer to invest directly in Webstreet itself,...
Feb 03, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Andrew Einhorn, CEO and co-founder of Levelfields ( https://www.levelfields.ai/ ), discusses how their AI technology scours the internet for tradeable events. Level Fields AI uses machine learning to analyze events that impact share prices and provides forecasts to enable better decision-making. The platform helps users discover hidden opportunities and eliminates the influence of opinions from the market. Users can use Levelfields.ai in their trading strategies and shares an example of how the ...
Jan 27, 2024•49 min
Travis King discusses the world of land flipping, an asset class that is often overlooked. He shares his journey from being a W-2 employee to becoming a successful land investor in only two years! Alongside his land flips, Travis coaches and mentors others who are interested in doing the same. Travis recently published his guide on land flipping entitled The Land Investors Playbook: Powerful Game Plan to Scale to 7 Figures and Beyond! https://thelandinvestorsplaybook.com/ Website: https://www.tr...
Jan 20, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Two successful entrepreneurs, Mike Merrigan and Bo Kort, share their journey of building businesses in various industries. They emphasize the importance of hard work, customer service, and being self-aware. They advise aspiring entrepreneurs to start small, be disciplined, and find a partner who shares the same values. Mike and Bo also discuss their coaching services and their focus on real estate investments. They believe in the power of diversification and the long-term benefits of owning inco...
Jan 13, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Professor Tonya Evans joins the Money Seed Podcast to discuss the legal and regulatory environment surrounding bitcoin and crypto. Dr. Evans is an intellectual property lawyer by training and specializes in the intersection of intellectual property and new technology. Will there be a Central Bank Digital Currency in the United States? Will bitcoin be banned? How does the government view bitcoin and crypto? Dr. Evans is the author of Digital Money Demystified , a guide that aims to separate fact ...
Jan 05, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Options trading legend, Tony Saliba, CEO and founder of Liquid Mercury , joins the Money Seed Podcast to discuss Tony's journey into options trading and why Tony is still a strong proponent of options trading four decades after he was profiled in Jack Schwager's Market Wizards . Tony shares advice for new options traders, and also talks about his books on options trading. Tony introduces Liquid Mercury's digital asset, MERC . Tony is the recipient of the U.S. Options Lifetime Contribution Award ...
Dec 28, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Chris Prefontaine , bestselling author, real estate investor, and coach, shares his journey in real estate and how he helps others buy real estate on their own terms. He discusses different types of non-standard deals and the advantages of creative real estate. Chris also talks about his coaching program and the importance of mindset in real estate success. He shares success stories from his students and provides insights into the current real estate market. Overall, Chris emphasizes the importa...
Dec 26, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Ali Nichols, CEO and co-founder of Getaway , discusses how Getaway helps real estate investors grow and scale their portfolios. Getaway offers a co-investment model where they bring additional capital to the table, allowing investors to buy with less money down. Getaway's structured financing model allows investors to keep all the upside and appreciation. ( https://www.getaway.co /) Want to learn more? Visit Getaway.co today to see their featured properties....
Dec 23, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Heather Dreves, Director of Funding at Secured Investment Corp, discusses the company's role as a real estate investment company that assists both active and passive investors. They offer funding for short-term loans and also acquire properties for their funds. The funds are diversified, with a portion of the money being lent out and another portion being used to acquire properties. Heather emphasizes the importance of auditing in the industry and the need for investors to do their due diligence...
Dec 09, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Brian Grimes has acquired, rehabbed, and cash flowed over 300 properties in the Philadelphia area since he started out in real estate less than ten years ago. He has developed the systems and the support team needed to make his methods scalable and teachable. Best of all, Brian is helping rebuild communities through improved housing. Brian has a mentorship program where he teaches his methods to others who are interested in replicating his success. Learn more at www.247cashflowuniversity.org Bri...
Dec 02, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 93
International banking and finance expert Emmanuel Daniel joins the Money Seed Podcast to discuss the future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as well as Bitcoin and crypto in general. Emmanuel Daniel is the Founder and CEO of the Asian Banker , the leading platform of the TAB Global stable of brands. Since 1996, it has been the leading provider of strategic intelligence and community platforms in the financial services industry. (https://tab.global/) Emmanuel Daniel is an entrepreneur, ...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Franco Perez, CEO and Founder of Franco Mobile Homes is on a mission to help everyone fulfill their dream of home ownership. Franco smashes many of the myths associated with mobile homes, by building and selling high quality mobile homes that are often 2,000 sq ft in size or larger. In this episode, Franco outlines why the economic fundamentals behind mobile homes are so compelling in the Bay Area and other high priced regions. To learn more, visit Franco on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fr...
Nov 11, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 91