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Our guests for today are owners of a spiritual school in Guatemala called The Black Lotus Academy which specializes in healing and spiritual enlightenment that leads to personal growth.

 

Listen in as Alla and Herb discuss:

• How they met.
• Herb’s journey as a serial entrepreneur.
• Their core beliefs.
• The people you need to surround yourself with.
• I’ll be happy when…

Herb also discussed the myths and realities of hypnotherapy.

 

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Herb: Expand your awareness with the Purple Socks Club. Join the Purple Socks Club for a free weekly Zoom session where you’ll explore meditation, personal growth, and applying knowledge in real life. Surround yourself with a like-minded community dedicated to continuous self-improvement. Learn more at theblacklotus.com.

Mark: Deepen your personal growth with Lost and Found. Check out Alla’s book, Lost and Found, an insightful and entertaining read on personal discovery and spiritual depth. If you’re looking for a transformative experience, sign up for a hypnosis session at theblacklotus.com.

 

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Our guest for today is Brian McRae an expert in building sustainable relationships and helping people build richer relationships in business and life.

 

Listen in as Brian discussed:

• How he came about building a richer life through richer relationships.
• What RICH means.
• Radical generosity.
• Giftology.

Brian also discussed what makes a great gift.

 

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Brian: Dive into Donald Miller’s StoryBrand framework to enhance your communication skills. Whether you’re crafting a website or improving conversations, Miller’s approach helps you connect with people effectively. Check out his StoryBrand book or Made Simple series for practical strategies.

Mark: Strengthen your business relationships by personalizing your gift-giving. Check a client’s or contact’s social media feed to see what they’re passionate about, then use AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to generate tailored gift ideas based on their interests. This thoughtful approach can leave a lasting impact and deepen connections.

 

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In today’s Roundtable episode, Mark and the Geeks discussed how to be a better lender in handling loan accommodations in the land business.

 

Listen in as they discuss:

• Loan automations.
• Loan modification requests.
• Changing contracts for a fee.
• Upholding what was agreed upon.

Mark also discussed the art of lending.

 

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Landon: Explore AppSumo to find cost-effective alternatives for essential business tools. This platform offers lifetime deals on various apps, helping entrepreneurs save on recurring software costs while enhancing their workflows. Check it out at appsumo.com.

 

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Our guest for today is Luke Van Der Veer founder of Website Rental Coaching who helped hundreds of people build passive income and escape the trap of trading time for money.

Listen in as Luke discussed:

• How he started website rentals
• How to keep up with Google’s algorithm
• How to get more business
• What’s hard in doing website rental
• Where the passive income comes from
• Worst mistake newbies make doing the business

Luke also discussed the cost structure and the effects of AI in the website rental niche.

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Luke: Visualize your future success by creating a vision board. Even if it feels silly, take time to map out your ideal lifestyle, income goals, and personal aspirations. Reverse-engineer your business strategy to align with that vision, and then take action to make it a reality.

Mark: Find your own path to financial freedom. There’s no single right way to achieve passive income, but what matters is choosing a path that aligns with you. Focus on increasing your passive income beyond your fixed expenses, so you can live life on your own terms while you have the health, energy, and time to enjoy it.

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Our guests for today are star students of the Land Geek coaching program, Tri and Quynh Vu from Secure Land Co.

Listen in as Tri and Quynh discussed:

• How they started the land business
• What brought them to land investing
• Their biggest challenge in building the land business
• Their favorite deal and why
• How they embraced the suck!
• How valuable coaching was to their business
• The relationships they formed within the Land Geek Community
• How they can travel while doing the land business

They also discussed their best advice to new land investors and how the land business changed their lives.

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Tri: Expand your network. Don’t hesitate to reach out and connect with others, even if you’re unsure about where to start. Whether it’s exploring a program like Flight School or coaching, tapping into your network can provide valuable insights and opportunities. Engage with raving fans of the programs or communities you’re interested in to build strong connections.

Quynh: Prioritize learning with excitement. Choose a topic or skill you’d like to improve, such as incorporating AI into your business, and make it a fun, ongoing project. Create a wish list of areas to explore, turning your learning journey into an enjoyable and productive experience.

Mark: Take action to make money. Visit SecureLandCo.com to explore land investment opportunities and connect with successful entrepreneurs like Tri and Quynh. Networking with them or similar experts can open doors to valuable business insights and potential financial growth.

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Our guest for today is Shawn Moore from Vodyssey.com who helps new and experienced vacation home investors master the Acquisition, Management & Marketing of Lifestyle Assets.

 

Listen in as Shawn discussed:

• How he started lifestyle assets and vacation rentals.
• Why he loves vacation rentals.
• If there’s a good market for vacation rentals.
• Worst advice people get in short-term rental investing.

Shawn also discussed the costly mistakes people make in short-term rentals. 

 

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Shawn: Embrace the challenge of winning. Success isn’t easy, but as Tim Grover’s book Winning teaches, it’s about choosing your hard and pushing through. Check out the book to develop a winning mindset and take daily action toward building a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Mark: Find your own path to financial freedom. There’s no single right way to achieve passive income, but what matters is choosing a path that aligns with you. Focus on increasing your passive income beyond your fixed expenses, so you can live life on your own terms while you have the health, energy, and time to enjoy it.

 

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Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to learn more about passive income streams in real estate investing. 

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Our guest for today is Michael Liebowitz from mindmagnetizer.com who helps business owners attract their ideal customers and clients by combining behavioral neurology and brand strategy.

Listen in as Michael discussed:

• How he became a mind magnetizer.
• How to attract the right land buyers.
• Biggest mistakes business owners make.
• Sales.
• When my messaging does not resonate with my ideal customer.

Michael also discussed creating a message that can’t be ignored. 

 

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Michael: Adopt the “draft mindset” in your business. Treat every project, decision, and iteration as a draft—an opportunity to refine and improve without the pressure of perfection. This mindset keeps you moving forward and prevents stagnation.

Mark: Craft a message that stands out. Visit mindmagnetizer.com to learn how to create compelling messaging that grabs attention and resonates with your audience. The right words can transform your business impact.

 

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Our guest for today is Dustin Heiner the founder of Master Passive Income and a real estate investor who became successfully unemployed through passive income.

Listen in as Dustin discussed:

• From being employed to a successful real estate mogul.
• Certainty vs. Uncertainty
• His strategy to become successfully unemployed.
• Building the business the right way.

Dustin also discussed the worst advice people can get in his area of expertise.

 

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Dustin: Connect with the right people to fast-track your success. Surround yourself with experts and like-minded individuals who have already achieved what you aim to accomplish. Join memberships, conferences, or masterminds to build meaningful relationships and gain guidance to avoid common pitfalls. Explore resources and events at MasterPassiveIncome.com for tools to scale your business.

Mark: Leverage free resources to jumpstart your journey. Take advantage of Dustin’s free course on building and scaling a real estate business. Text RENTAL to 33777 or visit MasterPassiveIncome.com/freecourse. Also, leave a podcast review to help grow the community and gain access to a signed copy of Dirt Rich.

 

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In today’s Roundtable episode, Mark and the Geeks discussed how to effectively work with Virtual Assistants in your land business.

Listen in as they discuss:

• The era of Artificial Intelligence.
• How they leverage their time with Virtual Assistants.
• Building a VA Team.
• Meeting with certain VAs regularly.
• VAs they can’t live without.

Mark also discussed the “superhero syndrome.”

 

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Scott: Experiment with AI tools like ChatGPT or AI agents to uncover how they can enhance your business operations. Allocate a small portion of your week to explore and “mess around” with these tools. Don’t fear mistakes; unexpected discoveries often lead to valuable insights.

 

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Our guest for today is the creator of Sub2Deals.com, a website specializing in products and training for creative finance investors for over 20 years.

William is a recognized expert in the creative real estate investing technique known as “subject to.” He is the most sought-after creative finance coach specializing in subject to on the planet.

Listen in as William discussed:

• What is sub to?
• What the hard part is.
• How he does the business.
• The due-on-sale clause.
• Anybody can do sub to.
• Worst advice about sub to.
• Newbies need to look out for.
• When he started teaching sub to.

William also discussed what his podcast is all about and the best time to do sub to. 

 

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William: Explore the world of creative finance by visiting sub2tv.com. This YouTube channel offers thousands of hours of free, actionable training on creative financing and sub-to strategies. It’s a must-see for anyone looking to master these techniques and apply them to real estate investing.

Mark: Head to WilliamTingle.com to access an all-in-one resource hub for creative finance and Sub2 strategies. From the “12 Houses to Freedom Blueprint” to critical success tips for new investors, this website offers everything you need, including coaching and consultations, to take your real estate game to the next level.

 

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