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"I'm so tired of counting other people's money." - Mark Kappelman A hot and new marketplace has been shaking up the real estate sector lately: short-term rentals. With the rise of Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway, you don't have to own any real estate in order to profit. Mark Kappelman and Steve Eshkenazi of Tri Homes Today dive deep into this trend. They discuss how you can ride into this bandwagon and profit, covering the necessary things you must know, particularly the legal aspects. They offer some great tips on how you can find these properties and know what to charge. Going beyond the technicalities, they provide real-life advice on time management and stress. In this episode you’ll learn: Why short-term rentals are hot right now (09:35) How Mark and Steve got into short-term rentals (13:02) What you should look for when choosing a market (16:19) How to know what to charge for a property (21:03) The legal aspects you need to know about short-term rentals (30:18) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"Experiences are things that last a lifetime because you grow from them." - Danica Patrick Taking what she learned from the racing world into business, Danica Patrick shares nuggets of wisdom about what it takes to assemble a great team. She is an inspirational role model transitioning from iconic sports super star to entrepreneurial powerhouse. Danica explains how entrepreneurs can take things to the next level, and shares the importance of having a great team around you and finding and maintaining relationships. Getting into the personal side, Danica talks about some of her favorite experiences as well as her legacy.   In this episode you’ll learn: How to find great talent (04:16) How to look for and maintain relationships (06:23) What you should look for when choosing a market (16:19) What Danica wants her legacy to be (09:50) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"When you're clear about what you want and your goals, it becomes easier to say no." - Jim Riley President of Baja United Group, Jim Riley talks about his journey in maneuvering through opportunities and finding out a way to just say yes or knowing when to say no. It has always been a dilemma among business people to constantly follow other people, accepting almost any invitation. But Jim shows how there is a fine line between truly knowing what your goals are and that saying no could also help you continue on that path to reach them. He talks about his own amazing story of being able to do what he does, importing wine and beer while still being able to do what he loves to do as a professional off road racer. He also offers advice about negotiating and putting deals, crowdfunding, and this strategy of visualization.   In this episode you’ll learn: When to say “yes” and “no” to opportunities (13:19) How Jim started his venture with Azunia Tequila (17:02) Some tips about negotiating and putting together deals (20:59) Why would you want to crowdfund an idea or a business (33:14) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"We are born to take risks. The real issue is taking intelligent risks." - Dr. Gaurav Bhalla Each and every one of us has the potential to be a leader, whether it be in our family, our business, or in our community. Even if not through direct command, many of us have the opportunity to lead by example. Either way, it starts with you. Enter Dr. Gaurav Bhalla: a thought leader, coach, and consultant on innovation and leadership. Dr. Bhalla talks about what it means to be a soulful leader. He also introduces the concept of cognitive diversity, offers tips for thriving in difficult environments, and preaches the power of setting boundaries. If you want to start practicing effective leadership, this is the podcast for you.   In this episode you’ll learn: What it means to be a soulful leader (09:00) Why the conversation around leadership is relevant to everybody, even to those who don’t consider themselves leaders (10:34) What you can do to have a more soulful, more enriching life and, at the same time, be an example to those around us that are observing (11:54) Why Dr. Bhalla uses poetry to conveys business lessons (22:43) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"When selling to people, ease them, please them, and seize them." - Kevin Harrington The original Shark on ABC’s hit Emmy-winning TV show "Shark Tank" shares show secrets and entrepreneurial tips. Kevin Harrington talks about his successes as an entrepreneur over the past 40 years, talks about his experiences selling, and provides simple steps you can use. He also shares his discovery of the greatest pitchman of all time, Billy Mays. Get inspired to become successful in your business and become empowered entrepreneurs.   In this episode you’ll learn: How Kevin discovered Billy Mays (08:41) What most people don’t know about Shark Tank (10:33) Kevin's secrets about selling (15:00) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"If you don’t have a North Star or a plan for your life, then you’re going to make crazy decisions that probably won’t serve you." - Dustin Mathews Dustin Mathews shares his own take on entrepreneurship in this episode of the Get WealthFit podcast. As a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and Chief Wealth Evangelist for WealthFit, he provides a fascinating account of the path that led him to where he is now—recounting the people and experiences that inspired him along the way. He takes us back in time to when he was into Rastafarianism, football, and selling used items on eBay. He shares his journey and gives us insight on how you can discern whether you're in a "dip" or ready to quit, and then and how you can move on from your current business (even if you're the one who started it). He also offers invaluable tips for public speaking, presentationing, marketing, and building mutually beneficial business relationships.   In this episode you’ll learn: What inspired Dustin to become an entrepreneur (07:07) How he got into public speaking (24:51) Why he quit the company he founded (34:13) How he became the Chief Wealth Evangelist at WealthFit (38:49) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"5/6 of your brain believes what you tell it, not what's real." - Doug Bench Is there something that you're working on – a project, a business, or an investment – that's being held back in some way? It's time to get creative. Doug Bench has worn a lot of different hats. He's been everything from a lawyer to a judge to an entrepreneur to an educator. But he's always been an Avid Ohio State fan. Doug talks about the mindset that his dad, a former professional football player, instilled in him at an early age about cultivating a mindset that prioritizes learning and growing, which has led to his incredible journey. He also walks us through how we can reach our highest level of achievement and backs his advice with neuroscience and individual research.   In this episode you’ll learn: Some surprising lessons in building out continuing education for contractors (19:16) How Doug monetizes ideas at a faster pace (22:10) Key takeaways to help you achieve at a higher level (30:27) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"Our emotions are more important than our economics degree and wealth" - Dr. Tom McFie As the youngest of six children, Dr. Tom McFie grew up so poor that he shared a single bed with his brother until he was ten years old. And so at a very young age, Tom decided that poverty was unacceptable. Through his research on acquiring wealth, he discovered The Perpetual Wealth Code. Today, sharing this key with others is his passion. Tom works tirelessly to help people scale the ladder from poverty to true wealth. As the founder of Life Benefits and author of three books on finance, Tom realizes that wealth means more than just money. He shares tips on how to build wealth and how you can become wealthy outside your wallet.   In this episode you’ll learn: Where to grow your money safely (15:23) Who is qualified to get life insurance (18:35) How Tom was able to increase his cash flow by 40% in two and a half years (35:03) The different ways to build free cashflow (43:53) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"Fear is always associated with risk, and risk is always associated with a big change or challenge in your life." - Frank McKinney Real estate artist and ultra-marathoner Frank McKinney speaks about his personal transformation from neighborhood troublemaker to real estate rock star. He shares some of the things closest to him: his own fears, anxieties, and feelings of self-doubt in the real estate industry. Furthermore, he provides some helpful insights on overcoming these useless and negative feelings with what he calls the "healthy ego". Moreover, Frank shares how you can amplify your presence in real estate through personal branding.   In this episode you’ll learn: Frank McKinney’s transformation from the neighborhood troublemaker to a real estate rock star (05:28) How to deal with the fear, anxiety, and self-doubt when taking a risk to build a house with your money on the line (23:17) How to amplify your presence in real estate through personal branding (32:25) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"When you’re trying to get out of debt, there's no reason to bluff... You're in a better position to negotiate rather than bluff to the bank." - Shawn Yesner There's a big stigma that surrounds debt. Sometimes debt can be the result of bad things happening to good people. Author, lawyer, and podcast host Shawn Yesner wants you to stop beating youreslf up over your debt. Shawn understands that people feel bad about having X amount of dollars in debt, but his goal is to get them to stop feeling bad for themselves and start crushing their debt. Shawn teaches us about the psychology of banks and discusses how you can leverage your debt for your benefit. He also touches on creating multiple streams of income and creating wealth for yourself.   In this episode you’ll learn: Shawn’s top tips for getting out of debt (11:22) What folks in debt should know (15:49) What some companies are doing to mess with people that you should look out for (20:12) What Shawn has done to create multiple streams of income for himself (24:33) One of Shawn’s defining moments that completely changed the course of his life (35:20) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"You are miserable when you tie your entire sense of self and self-worth to what you achieve." - Erin Pheil It's not uncommon to hear stories about people achieving great success - whether that success be in their career, in building a business from the ground up, or just in their life in general - and yet STILL feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. When you're stuck and you can't do anything to change it, that's usually a sign that you're getting in your own way. This self blocking can manifest itself in a variety of different ways for leaders, entrepreneurs, and business people. For some people it looks like procrastination or avoidance. For others, it becomes perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or anxiety. Erin Pheil, founder of MindFix, says that if you are not where you want to be in life, there's a reason for that. Erin talks about getting out of your own way, self-worth, and living life using your unique abilities as a trampoline to reaching a greater purpose.   In this episode you’ll learn: What a unique ability is and is it important to use it to succeed or be fulfilled in life (11:37) How Erin identified the turning point in her life (18:00) How Erin started getting people to open up by sharing pieces of her story (31:27) Is it natural to have self-doubt when you enter a new territory? (38:16) What’s stopping you from achieving your dreams (41:16) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"You're stuck with where you're comfortable." - Travis Jennings The financial services industry is the easiest industry in the world to make six figures in – but the hardest industry in the world to break even in. What most folks do when they make money is get comfortable and coast. That didn’t sit right with Travis Jennings. After seeking out an financial education and learning all about stocks, bonds, and ETFs, he sought to learn the ins and outs of the private equity industry. To him, it wasn’t about being invested JUST to be invested. He was working towards a real goal. Today, Travis is a financial concierge handling the unpredictability of family finance. Jennings talks about the tools necessary to achieve our goals and the importance of education beyond a degree. He also shares some wealth creation and tax saving strategies that everyone can use.   In this episode you’ll learn: Travis’ path into the financial arena (06:56) The role of a financial concierge (11:32) What an accredited investor is (16:39) The proper way of tax restructuring to reduce tax within means (24:01) Travis’ biggest takeaways from working with high net worth individuals (36:51) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"Wealth isn't how much you make; it's how much you keep." - Lee Phillips Many people say that wealth comes and goes, but that only goes for those who don’t take the measures to wealth preservation. We hear of the same stories every now and then about someone with great wealth who loses everything just after a lawsuit. United States Supreme Court Counselor Lee Phillips helps us understand how to build the foundation to preserve our wealth. He gets down into tax cuts and some new tax advantages that might affect you. He also discusses what you need to know about LLC or corporations while giving great advice on trusts and how we can leverage them in the right way.   In this episode you’ll learn: The new tax advantage that most people don't know about (04:48) How to create wealth through wealth preservation (11:48) The difference between a corporation, an S corporation, and a C corporation (23:00) What trusts are, and how you leverage them the right way (41:42) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"You can’t understand the right if you don't understand the wrong." - Robert Kiyosaki Pointing out what does not work today is the author of the number one personal finance book of all time, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki. He graced us with his presence and shares what may seem “contrarian” in today’s world that is filled with beliefs that do not work anymore. Robert shares what he has learned all throughout his journey as a surfer, a marine, and even as a pilot. We go back to when he started in the Velcro wallet business, showing us how much humans learn not just through successes but through failures and mistakes as well. Robert gives some tactical information on how to find the right teachers and advisors and provides techniques and strategies on handling fear and self-doubt.   In this episode you’ll learn: Why Robert Kiyosaki thinks asking the question, “What's your biggest mistake?” is stupid (06:12) How to tell a fake teacher from a real teacher (07:58) How important sales is in getting you ready for entrepreneurship (15:23) Strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt in sales and entrepreneurship (18:19) The mentors Robert Kiyosaki goes to for wisdom (23:10) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube

"Productivity is not just how much of your brain you're using but how you're using your brain." - Dr. Srini Pillay We always hear the old adage about how we’re only using a small percentage of our brain. The key here is to unlock that bigger part, and Dr. Srini Pillay gives an unlikely and contrarian point of view on how to do that by using your unfocused mind. Against the popular belief of working your mind to be focused, he says that there is actually a way to be more productive while slacking. He talks about the power of the unfocused mind, sharing the brain science behind it and tapping into the super-taskers and multitasking. While focus is great, there are five distinct advantages that we need to be aware of. He provides those and gives some techniques on how to overcome it - from taking advantage of the time we spend daydreaming to meditation, mastering disappointments, taking action, and more. Dr. Srini Pillay is an author, psychiatrist, coach, and a brain researcher; and he urges us to ultimately live life according to who we are.   In this episode you’ll learn: How we're not using the brain effectively (08:37) Why multitasking is not helpful (11:18) What it was like growing up with a father like Warren Buffett (18:56) About the mnemonic CIRCA to manage your anxiety or help somebody else manage their anxiety (26:23) How fear of failure and fear of success both play a significant role in what we're doing (31:59) What the Selfish Goal Theory is and how it applies to creating wealth (41:27) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WealthFit movement today: WealthFit.com WealthFit Facebook WealthFit Instagram WealthFit Twitter WealthFit Pinterest WealthFit Youtube