Millionaires Unveiled

Glenn, with a current net worth of $5.5M is a multifamily investor and syndicator. He started his real estate journey as a repair man and leasing agent and later started buying his own apartment complexes. Glenn shares his insightful and honest life story in which he had to start fresh from being over leveraged and losing a job during the 2008 recession. He shares a powerful story of the determination to succeed and the ability to regain hope, success, and wealth.

Tim Sykes is a penny stock trader who has earned millions after starting with just $12,000. Tim discusses the ins and outs of penny stock trading including how to get started, how much to invest, what to invest in, where to look, and the mindset to have. Tim also discusses success in both business and life and provides excellent advice on being honest and patient in both investing and life.

Steve, an entrepreneur in his young thirties, recently received a payout from his tech company. Besides his $200K in cash holdings, he also has $500K in home equity, $200K in the market, and an additional $200K in business equity. Of the money invested in the market, over 50% is invested in the S&P. He discusses his career path in technology and computer science, how equity in a new business works, and concludes with terrific advice on balancing one's career and family.

Dom, a 31-year-old executive has worked tirelessly to build up not only his income but also himself. He discusses how he was able to grow his income so quickly (combined income of $165K in 2012 to $475K in 2018), how he invests (32% primary residence, 17% S&P index fund, 17% other real estate, 22% company equity, 8% life settlements, 3% cash, 1% cars), and the mistakes he's made along the way. Dom also provides insight into personal development, paying off one's mortgage, and investing strategies.

Rich, with a current net worth of about $2.2M, is currently living abroad as an officer in the military. He has a portfolio of 20 single family rental homes. He currently makes about $100K a year in passive income from his rentals. Each home is worth about $80K and was often purchased for much less. Rich considers himself part of the FIRE community, specifically fatFIRE. He discusses how he built his real estate portfolio and how he manages them from abroad.

Today's guest, Kevin Bupp, is the host of the popular podcast, "Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow." We talk about real estate investing and primarily mobile home park investing. How are mobile home park investments different than single and multifamily investing? What are the pros and cons of the investment? How does one get started in the space? Kevin also discusses his financial and investment journey and provides excellent advice for financial success.

Damion Lupo, an entrepreneur, author, and real estate investor shares his story of reaching a net worth of $20 million before losing it all in the 2008 financial crisis. Damion talks about how he rebounded from the loss and now has a goal to free one million people from financial bondage. We also discuss mastering goals and having a purpose, the psychology of success, building confidence, and the importance of mentors and masterminds.

Scott, an asset protection attorney with a net worth of seven million unveils his portfolio and investing strategy. He also owns a growing business which isn't included in his net worth calculation. We discuss how much one should reallocate back into his/her business, goals for the future, and when enough is enough. Scott also talks about what he looks for in a real estate investment, and provides asset protection advice.

Hunter, with a current net worth of $1.4M is a financial adviser. We discuss who needs a financial adviser, the benefits of having one, when one should hire an adviser and several of the common misconceptions related to the industry. Hunter has about $700K between two houses, $500K in the market between both traditional investment and retirement accounts as well as holdings in different single stocks including Facebook, Google, Amazon and Netflix.

This interview features Allison, a nurse with a net worth of $1.7M. Her husband also works as an engineer. Together they have eight single family rentals, half of which are paid off; the rentals cash flow about $50K annually. They hold about one $1M in equity investments and nearly $700K in real estate. Allison also invests in her 401(k) and a thrift savings plan. Within her equity investments, 90% is in stocks and 10% in bonds.

Today's guest interview features Robert Kiyosaki, the famous author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad." Robert discusses his investing mindset, the importance of continuing education, and the game of getting rich. He also unveils the assets in which he invests, and his view on debt. He shares what it takes to be successful and how failures can be turned into a success. Robert also talks about his new book, Fake: Fake Money, Fake Teachers, Fake Assets: How Lies Are Making the Poor and Middle Class Poorer.

Steve is 31 years old with a current net worth of 500K. He has 100K in home equity, 100K in the Vanguard index fund, VTSAX, 230K in retirement accounts, and about 40K total in educations savings accounts, cash, and a 529 plan. He and his wife (school teacher) have one child and spend about 50K per year; they currently save about 60K per year. Steve discusses how he was able to grow his income, how to work with your spouse on money, and the affect goal setting has had on his financial success.

Taylor is a financial adviser and small business investor. He has opened/invested in an insurance company, consulting practice, and a healthcare provider. He discusses his portfolio allocation including the criteria used to invest in small businesses; he doesn't own any index or mutual funds. He also provides terrific advice on how to work with one's spouse on money and how being on the same page with investments and spending is essential.

Brad, co-host of the popular personal finance podcast, ChooseFI explains how the podcast got started and what it means to be "financially independent." He talks about intent, how much one needs to retire on a certain lifestyle, and how to get started toward financial independence. He also shares insights on his investment portfolio, health insurance advice for those who are retired or self employed, investing mistakes he's made, and tips for financial success.

Sarah Fallaw, co-author of the new book, The Next Millionaire Next Door, and daughter of Thomas Stanley, author of The Millionaire Next Door, shares insights and data from both the new book, her experiences, and her father. We discuss her recent millionaire studies including how millionaires spend and save their money, what cars they drive, their level of education, and income levels. She divulges how recent findings have differed from the original studies and provides terrific financial advice.

Andy, with a current net worth of 4.0M, started investing in his 20's. He has 2.7M in retirement accounts, 780K in real estate, 50K in a 529 plan, 260K in music royalties, and 150K in cash. Andy discusses his path to wealth, how he acquired four rental properties, and provides terrific advice for being financially prepared. To learn more about Andy, check out his interview with the Dave Ramsey team at https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=W9Ghh1f-Igc.

Keith, the wealthy accountant has a current net worth of approximately 12.5M. Keith discusses his story and path to wealth including his humble beginnings as a farmer. Keith hit his first million at age 31 and unveils his route to financial success which included primarily small business and real estate investments. He provides terrific advice on how to build your net worth, how to stay focused, and shares the best financial advice he ever received.

Marc has a current net worth of 1.7M. After quitting his job at the age of thirty, he started building and selling websites. He has since sold six websites ranging in price from $10,000 to $500,000; he has sold several sites for six figures. Marc discusses his unique journey to wealth, the strategy around building websites and knowing when to sell, and how to value one's website or blog. Marc also divulges how much he holds in cash and in which Vanguard funds he invests.

Today's guest interview features Joe from the stacking benjamins podcast. We discuss numerous topics including how the show got started (where the inspiration came from), thoughts on the FIRE movement (how much one needs to retire), where to get started on investing, and why people now tend to be more open with money. We also discuss Joe's background as a financial adviser, who needs one, and the future of the financial planning industry.

Today's episode features Chris Hogan, a member of the Dave Ramsey team. Chris discusses his new book, Everyday Millionaires, in which a third party study of 10,000 millionaires was conducted. He discusses numerous items from the book including the top three careers (engineer, accountant, and teacher), how to get of debt, the average savings rate of millionaires (15%) and millionaire salaries. He also shares a unique millionaire story and a bit about his own.

Jude, with a net worth of around five million, was homeless in his late teens. Through a series of events, he decided to change his life and began working at a hospital. Shortly thereafter, he started his first business which ultimately failed. He bounced back and started another business which helped kickoff his success. Jude currently has holdings in businesses, real estate (single family, multifamily, and commercial) and other assets. Jude shares his remarkable story and provides terrific advice.

Vien, a refugee at birth, now resides in Australia and works as a pharmacist. She has a current net worth of 1.6M with 1.2M in real estate, 200K in her business, 90K in cash, and the remainder in retirement accounts. She discusses her career, allocating money between her business and other investments, and her financial goals for the future. Vien also shares that part of her financial motivation is remembering the time she had three dollars in her bank account and five dollars in her wallet.

Joe has a current net worth of 1.75M. He works in IT and allocated his money 80% stocks and 20% bonds. Within that allocation, he chooses 60% domestic and 40% international holdings. Joe reached is first million at age 39 and expects the second million to come much faster. He dabbled in single stock investing and real estate, but prefers investing in mutual and index funds. His household range of income has been 52K to 180K. He also shares advice on when to purchase your first home.

Michael Blank, a multifamily investor and host of the "Apartment Building Investing Podcast" shares his passion for multifamily investing and why he believes multifamily real estate is a fantastic investment. Michael shares his background and investing failures, how to find your first deal, what to look for in a deal, and frequent mistakes made by real estate investors. He also discusses single family investments vs. multifamily investments.

Today's guest, Jaime Masters, is a business coach and hosts the popular podcast, "Eventual Millionaire" where she interviews millionaire business owners. We discuss numerous topics including how to allocate money between one's business and other investments, finding success in the journey, the role of coaches and masterminds, and when to make new hires and the process of doing so. Check out the free resources mentioned at https://eventualmillionaire.com/jace/

Amber has a current net worth of 1.2M with 400K in a paid for home, and about 700K in traditional investments and retirement accounts. She also has money in HSA's, stock options, and an education savings account. The house was paid off in her early thirties and she wants to retire at age 45 with a net worth of 1.5M. Amber discusses mistakes (including overspending on credit cards) and offers terrific financial advice. She and her husband also adopted two children and paid for it all in cash.

Cubert has a current net worth of 1.4M. He has 500K in a traditional 401K with 100% of the funds invested in a Vanguard S&P 500 index fund. He also has 250K in home equity, and 600K in other real estate holdings including a condo used for airbnb. Cubert discusses how he went from virtually nothing to millionaire status in ten years including building up his real estate portfolio to four single family rentals and one Airbnb condo. You can find him at abandonedcubicle.com.

Jake, 41 years old, has a current net worth of 3.3M. He has a 700K house, about 2M in retirement accounts (including roth and traditional holdings) as well as investments in REITs, 529 plans, angel investments, and one rental property. Within his retirement accounts, he primarily invests in index funds. He has four children and discusses how he teaches them about money as well as his current thoughts on generational wealth. Jake also unveils his financial independence and retirement goals.

Tom Wheelwright, CPA is best known for making taxes fun and understandable. He specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors build wealth through permanently reducing taxes. We discuss the new tax law including issues of divorce and alimony, real estate depreciation, car depreciation, business structuring, and how involved one should be with their own taxes. Check out his recent book "Tax Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes." http://wealthability.com/tfwamazon

In this episode Frogdancer Jones shares her story of financial success. Following her divorce 21 years ago, she started her journey with less than $100, a mortgage to pay, and four young kids. She discusses how frugality played a large impact on her success and how her teaching career, with an average salary of 70K, helped cover her needs. She shares motivational ideas for saving money, her portfolio allocation, and offers advice to those in a similar financial and life situation.

Rick is a Canadian marketing manager with a net worth of 1.2M. He is married with two kids and has worked for the same company for 15 years. He holds 550K in a paid for house, about 350K in investments, and nearly 250K in his employee pension fund. Of the 350K, 90% are held in equity securities and 10% in bonds. He further breaks out his investments between US, Canadian, and international holdings. He unveils his investing philosophy and financial mistakes.

This episode features Beau with a current net worth of 5M. He holds about 3M in an HR outsourcing firm - his core business. He also has 800K invested in the market, a paid for house valued at about 700K, and other small business ventures and land. We discuss his journey and strategy as an entrepreneur during which he's owned several businesses including an auto parts store, health clubs, and nutrition stores. We also discuss Beau's take on teaching his children about money and his financial goals.

In this episode we provide a recap of our last 10 interviews and discuss the lessons and trends we've learned from interviewing nearly 50 millionaires. Thus far, our interviewees have a combined net worth of nearly $100 million. We also provide updates on the show including future guest interviews with Robert Kiyosaki and Tom Wheelwright.

Today's episode features "Still-In" from MilitaryMillions.com. He has served in the military for 17 years, and has a current net worth of 4.2M including a government pension valued at 1.2M. His paid off house is worth over 400K, and he holds over 2M in traditional investments held primarily in Vanguard funds. We discuss his current allocation between Stocks and Bonds, and Domestic vs. International. "Still-In" unveils his investing strategies, cash holdings, and thoughts for financial success.

Today's guest, Coach Carson, is an active real estate investor, coach, and author of the new book, "Retire Early with Real Estate" (https://www.amazon.com/Retire-Early-Real-Estate-Investing/dp/1947200038/). We discuss how he started investing, his current real estate portfolio, and tips for investing success. He provides advice on goal setting, health insurance, teaching kids about money, leverage, and when enough is enough. His blog is www.coachcarson.com.

Today's guest, debt free doctor, has a current net worth of 2.4M. He discusses his story of overcoming 250K of debt and unveils how he's been able to financially strive since being debt free. He has numerous investment vehicles including, but not limited to, home equity, real estate syndications and crowdfunding, taxable investments, IRAs, 529 plans, and HSAs. He invests primarily in Vanguard index funds.

This episode features Jeff, a school custodian with a net worth of 1.4M. He has worked for the same school district for over 30 years and currently makes 40K a year. He has 1M in retirement accounts, and 180K in home equity. We discuss happiness and confidence levels as savings and net worth grew, sacrifices made along the way, and how he was able to reach millionaire status. Jeff shares his life and investing strategy, and unveils his current portfolio allocation.

Eric is a small business owner with investments in both the stock market and real estate. He grew up in a middle class family, served in the military for four years following high school, and studied finance in college. He has about 300K invested in the market, 100K in cash, 10K in Gold and Silver, and 1M in real estate (He currently owns two rental properties). Eric discusses his investments, small business ownership, generational wealth, and his financial goals.

John has a current net worth of 3.1M, is in his late 40's, and is married with two children. At the age of 30, he had a net worth of nearly zero. His investments are split between financial securities and real estate. On the securities side, he has a 401(k), IRA's, and college savings accounts; they are primarily invested in target date retirement funds. On the real estate side, he owns two primary homes and three rental homes which he self manages. We also discuss generational wealth and expected returns.

The Dividend Diplomats are two twenty something friends with a shared interest of dividend investing and frugal living. On this guest episode we discuss the benefits of dividend investing, why they've chosen dividend investing, and how much they each earn from their investments. They explain "dividend aristocrats" and which companies fall into this category. Both Lanny and Bert divulge how they got started, and their financial goals for the future.

Today's episode features a CPA who has worked in both public and private accounting. She has continually strived to be frugal, invest, and grow her net worth. She has a current net worth of 1.2M. Dora mentions that she used to be a workaholic, but now works for the government in a job with better work-life balance. Her range of income during her working life has been $19,000 - $180,000. We discuss her financial history, investing strategies, and plans for the future.

Today's episode features a radiologist with a current net worth of 3.0 million. He hit his first million at age 45 and his second million just two years later. He holds 500K in his 401K, 500K in a standard brokerage account, and 500K in syndicated real estate deals. We discuss the mantra that doctors are bad with money and how he thinks that's changing. Furthermore, he shares his investing insights, how to work on the side, and his goals for financial success.

KT has a current net worth of 1.9M. He's 51 years old with the goal to retire in four years, at age 55. He was almost a millionaire, and then inherited one million dollars from his father. KT discusses the inheritance, gives advice for those who receive one, and talks about the art of saying no. He's invested in numerous different real estate deals, has 250K in home equity, and holds up to almost 15% of his net worth in cash.

In this episode we do a quick recap of the last 13 interviews, episodes 27-39. Not counting the two guest interviews, the combined net worth of the 11 millionaires interviewed in this segment is 28.2M. We discuss investing trends, different strategies, and share a brief summary of each interview.

Anthon is a millennial with a current net worth of 450K. He currently works in software sales and has been working full time for five years. His allocation is 45% real estate, 30% financial securities, 15% cash and 10% in other categories including cryptocurrency. He owns a second home which cash flows about $500 per month. Anthon discusses his current portfolio, what he's doing to grow his investments, and how he plans to increase and maintain income producing assets.

Adam, a product manager, has a current net worth of 1.25M. He has 200K in retirement accounts and over one million in other brokerage and investment accounts. He's a big proponent of the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSMX) - a fund that claims over 40% of his holdings. He also as over 20% in Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund (VGTSX). Adam also has around 5% of his portfolio (nearly 75K) in cryptocurrency. He spends about 55K per year and hit is first million at age 35.

Tyler has a current net worth of 1.2M. He is 30 years old, lives in Canada, and is an engineer in the oil and gas sector. He discusses his portfolio allocation, passion for real estate, and how he was able to grow his net-worth so quickly. Tyler shares his appetite for risk and how taking risks early can lead to success. He unveils his investing strategies, financial mistakes, and offers advice for those trying to follow in his footsteps. He had a high school GPA of 4.0 and a college GPA of 2.7.

Today's guest, Shirts, has a current net worth of 1.6M. He hit millionaire status at the age of 34, but only averaged 65K in salary for the first seven years of his career. He's worked 15 years for the same company, and holds 1.1M in retirement accounts. He provides career advice for increasing one's income and unveils his financial mistakes. Shirts also shares the thought of, "When a bear (market) shows up, just throw cash at it until it goes away.

Jack, an industrial engineer with a current net worth of 1.0M, is 30 years old with three kids. He works in the auto industry and helps his wife with a blog business on the side. He holds about 300K in his 401(K), 50K in his Roth IRA, and 14K in his HSA. His side business (blog) cash flows about 30K per month. As such, he plans to retire soon from his corporate job. During the interview with Jack, we discuss his financial goals, what he did to celebrate millionaire status, and how he decides how much to invest in his personal business vs other investment alternatives. Jack wanted to share his free ebook of the 10 strategies he used to go from a broke college kid to 30 year old millionaire. You can download it at https://ninetofi.com/

Chris is 46 years old, has three children, and has a background in mechanical engineering. His current net worth is 1.3M. He works for a global fortune 500 healthcare company and holds about 900K in traditional IRAs and his 401(k). He has worked for the same company for over 22 years. He prefers VTSAX, the Vanguard total stock market index fund, and discusses why that's his fund of choice. He also shares what a family vacation costs him, and discusses his SEPP retirement plan.