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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!
Episodes
312 episodes
311. Building a Hard Asset Empire with Ben Reinberg
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ben Reinberg, a seasoned commercial real estate investor with over 32 years of experience, shares the story of his career, discussing the various niches within commercial real estate, with a particul...
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310. Harnessing Athletic Mindset in Real Estate with Athena Brownson
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Athena Brownson, a real estate professional who transitioned from a career as a professional skier, shares her incredible life story, starting from growing up in a ski-centric family in Breckenridge,...
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309. Maximizing Real Estate Savings with Colton Pace
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Colton Pace, shares his journey from growing up on a ranch in Dallas, Texas to founding Ownwell, a startup aimed at reducing home ownership costs. Colton discusses how Ownwell helps homeowners and re...
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308. Building a Successful Real Estate Portfolio with George Otel
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest George Otel, an immigrant and business owner who transitioned from owning a trucking company to founding US Business Funding, shares his journey from truck driving to real estate investing and focuse...
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307. Mastering Market Volatility with Larry Kriesmer and Bernard Surovsky
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Larry Kriesmer and Bernard Surovsky discuss their innovative approach to investment management. They delve into their investment strategy, which evolved from their experiences during market downturns...
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306. The Future of AIand Investing With Mike Ivancie
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Mike Ivany to discuss his diverse background in law, marketing, finance, and investment. Mike Ivany shares his journey from working at Homeland Security to starting a law practice, diving into market...
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305. Finding Your Buy Box: Effective Strategies for New Investors with Chad Ackerman
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Chad Ackerman about his remarkable journey from a corporate HR professional to a successful real estate syndicator and business coach. Chad shares his personal story, detailing how he transitioned fr...
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304. Invest Early, Invest Often with Brian Truman
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Brian Truman, a seasoned professional with an intriguing career trajectory. From starting as a sports broadcaster, transitioning to a 22-year-long career in government contracting, to owning the larg...
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303. The Power of Tax Resolution with Carlos Samaniego
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Carlos Samaniego, discusses his transformative journey from a young EMT making financial mistakes to becoming a tax debt consultant. Carlos recounts how bad advice led him to claim excessive tax exem...
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302. Mastering Business Success Through Process Documentation with Adi Klevit
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Adi Klevit, an expert in process documentation and optimization, shares her journey from industrial engineering to founding her own business. She delves into the importance of documenting business pr...
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301. Franchising Myths and Realities: Expert Advice From Jon Ostenson
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Jon Ostenson discusses the benefits and intricacies of non-food franchise opportunities, touching on Jon's journey from the corporate world to launching Fran Bridge Consulting. Jon shares insights in...
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300. The Future of Cost Segregation and Real Estate Investing with Gian Pazzia
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Gian Pazzia an expert in tax and accounting for real estate. They discuss Gian's background, from his family's humble beginnings in Italy to his current role helping businesses and real estate owners...
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299. Proactive Planning: Ensuring a Legacy of Love with Sara Ecklein
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Sarah Ecklein, a private fiduciary from the Bay Area, California. Sarah shares insights into her profession, the importance of estate planning, and her journey from aspiring hospice nurse to fi...
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298. Decoding the Enneagram: Money and Personality with Douglas Lynam
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Doug Lynam, a former Benedictine monk turned financial advisor and author, shares his unique life story, detailing his upbringing in an affluent family with financial struggles, joining the Marine Co...
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297. Harnessing Real Estate for Family and Fortune with Ken Gee
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ken Gee, founder and managing partner of KRI Partners, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, working as a CPA and commercial lender, to becoming a successful real estate inves...
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296. Investing Wisdom and AI Insights with Richard Wilson
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Richard Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, shares insights on building an investor club and integrating AI tools to optimize investment processes. He details his journey into finance, startin...
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295. Retirement Planning: Discovering Reverse Mortgages with Kevin Guttman
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Kevin Guttman, a seasoned reverse mortgage professional. Kevin shares his journey from managing his father's rental properties at a young age to entering the mortgage industry in 2004. He discusses t...
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294. From Cash to Franchise: Financial Pathways with James Hilovsky
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest James Hilovsky, CEO of the Fran Dream, shares about his journey from spending over 20 years in corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur. James shares his experiences in the fast food a...
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293. VPM Solutions: Innovations in Real Estate Management with Pete Neubig
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Pete Neubig, co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, shares his 30-year journey from an average student in high school to co-founding a company that specializes in providing virtual assistance for real ...
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292. From Software to Syndicates with Jay Balekar
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Jay Balekar, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in India to becoming a successful real estate investor in the U.S. Jay discusses his background in cybersecurity, his early exposure to Rober...
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291. Power of Why: Transforming Passion into Profits with Giang Nguyen
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Giang Nguyen from One River Capital, shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a biology major to real estate investing, starting with a single-family foreclosure and scaling up to a multifami...
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290. Angel Investing: Risks, Rewards, and Strategies with Marcia Dawood
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Marcia Dawood, a seasoned angel investor, shares her journey from corporate America to discovering the world of angel investing. She explains how angel investing is accessible even for those who aren...
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289. Discovering the Storage Goldmine with Joe Downs
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Joe Downs, CEO of Belrose Storage Group, shares his 17-year journey in commercial real estate. Joe recounts his early career as a financial advisor, the impact of 9/11 on his career shift, and his ve...
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288. Transformative Leadership and Business Strategies with Darius Ross
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Darius Ross, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. Darius shares his serendipitous entry into entrepreneurship, his experiences with real estate investment, consulting for equity,...
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287. The Income-Driven Approach to Retirement with Steve Selengut
Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Steve Selengut, a professional investment manager with over 40 years of experience and the author of 'Retirement Money Secrets’, shares his journey into investment management, emphasizing the i...
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