The Wealth Standard – Empowering Individual Financial Independence

The current crisis involving the COVID-19 pandemic has got a lot of people wondering what's going on with the global economy and what is likely to come in the subsequent months, years, and so forth. It is no secret that things are happening around the world from a monetary and fiscal standpoint that most people aren't aware of. However, studying them is ultimately going to position you to take the most advantage of not just this environment, but future environments as well. On today's show, Patrick Donohoe is joined by a professional economist and the publisher of the video-newsletter called Macro Watch, Richard Duncan. Richard talks about what's going on in the economy and the importance of knowing what the future looks like and what things to pay attention to so that you can adapt and ultimately know what's coming. Get a 50% discount off a Macro Watch subscription by visiting https://www.richardduncaneconomics.com. Hit the subscribe button and use the discount coupon code: June

If you are an employee stuck at home right now because of the Coronavirus pandemic, chances are you might have received your paycheck, which was acquired through the Paycheck Protection Program. What is it, and how can employers repay the PPP loan? In this episode, Patrick Donohoe interviews CPA Tom Wheelwright, the creative genius behind WealthAbility, a revolutionary platform of educational tools and a global network of CPAs. Today, Tom joins Patrick Donohoe to tackle the ins and outs of the PPP loan, including what you need to know as an employer about the payback period interest rates. Emphasizing on the need to sit with a CPA, Tom notes how one can help you understand the loan count computation better than the banks. He also touches on the EIDL program, its three parts, and its restrictions. Tune in to learn how you can save yourself from unnecessary loan charges and make use of more investment opportunities even amid the pandemic.

It's no surprise that financial structures drive so much of the world: how people interact, how people do business, and how people consume. However, with the changing times, financial structures are also adapting, which means that it's everyone's responsibility to keep up with what's going on and continue to be informed. Patrick Donohoe is joined by Anthem Blanchard, the Co-Founder of both AnthemGold and AnthemVault. Anthem and Patrick hit on the many ways that financial structures, as they are, play into our daily lives. They also dive into what could be coming next and how people can put themselves in a position where they can adapt.

In these times of volatility, it always helps to find other investment opportunities to diversify. Sharing in this episode a unique class of investment that does not really exist anywhere is Matthew Smith. Here, Matthew talks about his company, Royalty Exchange, and how he stumbled upon the royalties niche and created an online marketplace and auction platform where investors and artists can buy and sell royalties. He gives us a view of what goes on in this type of non-correlated asset investment and explains how it goes about intellectual property laws as well as the global demand and consumption for these different types of media. Bringing to light the current situation we are all facing, Matthew then gives his thoughts about the economic reality of the world and why it could open an opportunity for your business to restructure.

There is no question that in some areas, there's been a tremendous loss in the typical investments, especially with the tax law changes. Unknown to many, there are actually great opportunities that exist in the form of alternative investments. Joining Patrick Donohoe on the show today is Dave Zook, the Founder and CEO of The Real Asset Investor. Dave is a successful business owner and an experienced real estate investor active in multifamily apartments, self-storage, and the ATM space. Together, they explore the Dave's investment philosophy as well as his strategies for making investments and structuring deals especially with the current state of the market.

Tom Dyson was the co-founder of the Palm Beach Research Group with Mark Ford - which became one of the most successful financial publications. You can follow Tom on Instagram HoboFamily and his new newsletter 'Postcards from the Fringe.' https://www.bonnerandpartners.com/products/postcards-from-the-fringe/ In this episode, you're going to listen to Tom's story of divorce and business failure to traveling the world with his three young children and ex-wife. Before leaving, Tom sold all of his assets and possessions and bought physical gold. Tom's transformational story re-invigorated his passion for writing about finance, investing, and economics. His refined perspective is almost prophetic, given the current state of the world.

Humans are creatures of habit, which is why from an early age, people need to be educated about which habits are good and which are potentially destructive. Training the next generation is really the best way to ensure that these habits, values, and motivations are instilled from an early age and not so easily discarded once they go into working environments. Aaron Chapman is a veteran of the finance industry working at SecurityNational Mortgage Company. Aaron speaks to Patrick Donohoe about when to instill these habits and the best ways to keep them ingrained. Is it time for you to learn some new habits? Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

You can start investing even with zero money on hand if you have perseverance and the right attitude. For successful real estate investing tips, Patrick Donohoe talks to Matt Atkinson who started in real estate as a mortgage professional and has been investing for fourteen years. Today, Matt shares his valuable perspective, thanks to his expertise in his investment niche, and emphasizes how perspectives impact the way you achieve things. Describing his own investing experiences, he tackles what successful and unsuccessful investors do, what attributes to failure, and the things you need to have for all kinds of investment opportunities. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

"The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper." Aristotle What a week! In this special episode, Patrick takes a moment to share his thoughts on the week and what he is doing. Then, he sits down with his good friend Jason Hartman to share their perspectives on COVID-19, the markets, the economy, and the massive opportunities available. Listeners who have been learning over the last few seasons must see this as a perfect environment for you. Moments like these magnify the value of the right mindset, anticipation, and preparedness. Although there are temporary physical concerns which I encourage you to be vigilant of, I hope you are poised to take some action. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay positive. About Jason Hartman Jason Hartman is the Founder of the Platinum Properties Investor Network and host of the Creating Wealth podcast, which is heard in more than 180 countries. Jason is a genuine self-made multi-millionaire and serial entrepreneur who owns 21 businesses in investing, financing, real estate development, and SaaS software. He has owned properties in 11 states, had hundreds of tenants, and been involved in several thousand real estate transactions. He has visited 83 countries, enjoys adventure, fitness, and lifelong learning. Jason Hartman is the host of 23 podcasts with listeners in 189 countries, over 15,000,000 downloads and over 5,000 episodes where he shares powerful strategies for business, investing and living the good life. Check out his podcasts and resources at www.JasonHartman.com or www.HartmanMedia.com Available on iTunes and your favorite podcast platforms. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

In this second installment, Patrick Donohoe wraps up Tony Robbins' Finance Summit events and shares the learnings he unlocked from it. Discussing China's indifference about the trade disruption, he also touches on quantum computing and how diversification across different non-related assets is essential. He also breaks down Tony's six-step decision making process and Greg Wieler's four forces that tells the future, and recaps on Eric Prince's segment. Find out more about quantum leap technology, artificial intelligence, and more in this information-driven episode. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Any Tony Robbins finance summit always bring game-changing opportunities for thrill seekers and for those who want to grow and stand out in their industries. Patrick Donohoe shares his fruitful experience from the event. Understanding oneself is key to establishing what you want. A clear set of outcomes along with the excitement that sticks with achieving it is one of the highlights of the summit. Discover more learning from the summit such the idea of money magnifying the understanding of psychology, the archetypes that people have, the five financial dreams, and Erik Prince's economic influence. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

The Idealab Investor Summit is a haven for anyone looking to learn great knowledge, meet great people, and bring home great ideas. Today, Patrick Donohoe who has recently been to this conference, takes us through his experience and shares what he has learned at these few days and how he plans to apply it to something that would be valuable. With the theme this season, which is about making successful investments, Patrick shares five things that can help create a fruitful venture. He notes how the impact of quality questions and the application of need-based psychology can help achieve this. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Investing is a fickle business. There is so much in line that when you fail to do your dues, you could end up in a bad position easily. While the world has become so advanced and giving (opportunity-wise), especially in the private investment world, it still helps to gain a better understanding of what you're facing ahead. Patrick Donohoe brings in Mauricio Rauld of Premier Law Group. With more than a decade in the business, Mauricio has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to deals. He shares his perspective with us, along with questions and insights, that will help improve the way we ask questions and do our due diligence on private investments. Mauricio guides us to understand the accountability structure, value proposition, and the principles of the business at a high level. Don't miss out on this great conversation, and remember that good business equals good investment.

All businesses are built on a core set of principles that, if you follow where they lead, you're more or less guaranteed success. This is why mastering business is key to making sure you find the success you're looking for. Patrick Donohoe shares his daily experiences from Tony Robbins' Business Mastery, a conference where people come together to find their success by learning from some of the world's most successful people. Throughout Patrick's experience, you're sure to also be learning something amazing that might not have even occurred to you. Find your path to business mastery today!

Making smart, worthy investments is all about the preparation - the research and the analysis. This is why risk assessment for investments is such a crucial part of the process of deliberation. One bad investment could set you back a whole lot. Andy Tanner is a renowned paper assets expert and successful business owner. Andy speaks to Patrick Donohoe about what you have to be looking at when you're making a big choice about an investment. Let Andy teach you some of the techniques that will help you make smart investments.

There are so many more opportunities to be found in the venture world these days, and it's a good time to jump in. You'll find that you're able to make more now if you have some capital to put in. Patrick Donohoe talks to Thomas W. Jones, the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Citigroup. Together, they speak of these opportunities for investment. Your path to wealth might just be down this road - if you know where to look. Let Thomas and Patrick show you the way!

It's a new year, and just like the numbers 2020, it's time for another topic to see things clearer in The Wealth Standard podcast. In this first episode of a new season, Patrick Donohoe invites us to look forward to deep diving in investing. He outlines the season for us, giving a background on why he chose the topic and the structures of the episodes to come. As with Patrick's mission throughout the past seasons, we're all just after more freedom that will allow us to improve our satisfaction and meaning about experiencing life. He brings that into a whole new angle with investing. Tune in and get excited about the great and awesome learning ahead this 2020!

Customer experience is vital to the long-term success of any brand, organization, or enterprise. Today, Patrick Donohoe interviews Dr. Joseph Michelli, an internationally sought-after speaker, organizational consultant, and author of numerous national and bestsellers, including Airbnb: A Five Leadership Lessons for Igniting Growth, Loyalty, Community, and Belonging. Dr. Michelli talks about the importance of evolving with your customers' needs and expectations from your brand, and shares some tips on how you can deliver optimal value to them. Get further educated about marketing and customer fulfilment on today's episode.

A water crisis is happening at present, and we have been lied about it for a long time. Let serial entrepreneur, water activist, and Let There Be Water author Seth M. Siegel open your mind to the reality that affects you now and your future. Seth joins host Patrick Donohoe as he shares the unmistakable science that proves how your definition of safe water has been wrong all along. He also talks about surprising facts that will move you to require reform and explains what you can do to initiate a change.

Living and retiring abroad can change the way you look at the world and even help you find your true purpose in life. Today, Patrick Donohoe talks about living life abroad with Suzan Haskins and Dan Prescher, the authors of Live Richer, Spend Less: International Living's Ultimate Guide to Retiring Overseas. The internet has shaped the way people travel and view the world. Dan and Suzan share their guidelines in choosing their next adventure and their experiences living in different countries and communities. They also explain how retirees are driven to join their charities and live abroad at the same time.

If we envision selling an innovative product that we thought about, then we have to have the tenacity and courage to face the ups and downs of managing a business. In the current digital age, selling and advertising your products online is the best way to go. In this episode, Patrick Donohoe interviews Nomatic owner and co-founder, Jacob Durham, about how he managed his online business with his team which started on KickStarter. Jacob also tackles why we should learn to accept and retry after experiencing failure, and how his product sales increased using Facebook ads, among other topics on business.

As we near both the end of the year and this show's season on entrepreneurship, host Patrick Donohoe brings in with Craig Ballantyne, a remarkable guest who talks beyond theories and information about entrepreneurship and goes straight into the implementation, integration, and execution of those information. Craig is a bestselling author, a coach, and the founder of a multiple seven-figure fitness empire and more. Today, he talks from his information wisdom and experience wisdom about establishing an entrepreneur's drive and passion for his business, correcting efforts that burn them out, and getting rid of bottlenecks and forming some new beliefs. He also shares the key thing that he has discovered among successful entrepreneurs as they continue on their journey this coming 2020.

Cultivating your business can be well compared to the process on how we cultivate and grow plants. In this 30th episode, Patrick Donohoe unloads the experiences and lessons he has learned this year. Reviewing some concepts, he talks about entrepreneurship and success and teaches on how we can rewrite the rules of failure, rewire our conditioning, and live successfully. Sit back and tune in to this episode to learn how you can plant and nurture new seeds, and start seeing things transpire.

At the end of the day, the one thing that any business needs to thrive and survive is innovation. The act of innovating, of creating something new with plenty of value, is what drives a company forward and up. Nick Webb, CEO of Cravve and author of The Innovation Mandate: The Growth Secrets of the Best Organizations in the World, delves into the nature and place of innovation in any business: new, old, growing, or slowing down. The world marketplace has always been driven by the consumer, so when they're not responding to your business, that just means you're not listening to what your consumers need. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Every project and every major endeavor needs a leader who will make the tough calls, the big decisions, and steer everyone towards success. But what qualities make for a good leader? Using a broad range of examples, Cameron Herold explores the stories and backgrounds of leaders in various fields and industries. Cameron is the host of the Second In Command podcast and the bestselling author of several books, including The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs, Free PR, and Double Double. Is there actually small, specific set of qualities that make for a strong leader? Or do we understand what a leader is not? It probably depends on who you want to look at first. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

We create life-changing opportunities when we help those in need discover their niche and skills for success. In this episode, Patrick Donohoe interviews Steve Mariotti, an educator and entrepreneur who is constantly aiming to make a global change to the way students are educated. As an advocate for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship education worldwide and the Founder of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Steve has traveled to many countries searching for impactful and relatable content for his book Goodbye Homeboy and introducing entrepreneurship in the school systems. Sharing some significant experiences that has shaped his self-perception and understanding of progress from varied facets, he also discusses his venture on educating others about entrepreneurship. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Being an entrepreneur involves risk. Our guest, Francis Greenburger, has always been comfortable with it, not the "throw the dice and hope for the best" type but the type he calls intelligent risks. Francis is the Founder and guiding force behind Time Equities, Inc. and has earned a reputation for outstanding integrity and an uncanny ability to foresee changing directions and create value in a variety of real estate markets. Today, he joins us to talk about entrepreneurship, taking and controlling risks, and the characteristics that go into being a good entrepreneur. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

When people start a business, it's often because of a dream or a vision. As people learn different processes, systems, and methodologies, dreams get bigger and growing their once small business becomes a necessity. Co-founder of Michael E. Gerber Companies and author of best-selling book The E-Myth, Michael E. Gerber opens our eyes to the reality of scaling a business. He shares his deep understanding of the entrepreneurial space to drop some old school knowledge that still holds true until today, where people are transitioning to the digital age. He discusses great philosophies and methods that can be applied by anyone, on any business, at any time. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

How can you achieve business success with lesser money and lesser failures? Mike Moyer gives us the answer to this question. Mike is the author of eight books that provide structured advice to people who want to solve specific business problems like splitting equity in their startup company or delivering an awesome sales pitch. In this episode, he reveals what he discovered in the startup and entrepreneur world about minimizing failures and maximizing successes. He also shows how we can solve problems with the least amount of money possible and how we can value our cash. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Objectivism is the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of them. On today's show, Dr. David Kelley describes the concept of objectivism and its four pillars, as well as the most common, refutes for these tenets. He also discusses the relevance of objectivism as it relates to the success of an entrepreneur. Dr. Kelley is a professional philosopher, teacher, and writer. He is also the Founder of The Atlas Society and the author of numerous works in philosophy, politics, and culture. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Everybody wants to be financially free, but are they willing to take action? For today's segment, financial literacy expert, keynote speaker, and best-selling author Sharon Lechter teaches about financial freedom in its barest definition and shares how you can achieve it. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and fourteen other books in the Rich Dad series. She recalls the inspiration that started her into financial education and how this literacy can be a catalyst for change. She also touches on the power of association and reveals the secrets to successful entrepreneurship. The choices that you make today shape what you will become tomorrow. Take action and don't miss this podcast episode. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

We all need transformational experiences in our lives to bring more sense to it. For George "Monk" Foreman III, he turns to boxing as his way of becoming better in handling situations both in business and our personal life. Founder of EverybodyFights and serving as a business manager and Executive VP of George Foreman Enterprises Inc., he peels off the layers of fighting and how it can be applied to the business world. Moreover, George gives some interesting notes on how fighting helps us handle conflicts in a positive way and why it is popular regardless of the negativity around it. With this, he encourages you to believe in yourself and that the fighter in you can win. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Why do certain societies succeed and why do others fail? Former Economic Advisor to President George W. Bush and currently the Chairman of the Institute for Global Economic Growth Dr. Richard Rahn sheds some light on this question as he shares his perspectives on successful and unsuccessful environments. As an entrepreneur, he lends his understanding of how businesses and people affect economies. He talks about how only a few understand the importance of respecting structures which led to the stagnant growth of their entrepreneurial pursuits. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Your reality is shaped by your education, where you live, and what you consume. How do you view people with different beliefs? Is there a way to bridge the polarity in society? And, how should an entrepreneur respond to influence? Patrick Donohoe gets the answers from Erik Fogg, an author, CEO, and co-host of the ReConsider podcast. Erik introduces his book, Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment, which talks about the way you can open your mind to the manipulation and fight your way out of political polarization. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

The road to financial freedom has always been dictated by financial norms, a lot of which don't really seem like freedom at all. Editor and the Founder of Future Money Trends, Daniel Ameduri, talks about financial freedom and what it looks like for the Millennials. Walking us through the concepts of his book, Don't Save for Retirement: A Millennial's Guide to Financial Freedom, Daniel notes that the Baby Boomer generation has inculcated in most Millennials the idea of saving for their retirement and putting their money on retirement funds which has given the younger generation more pressure. Breaking the shackles that are forcing us commit to that tradition, Dan teaches Millennials how to deviate efficiently from investment and embrace the gifts brought by their time. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

If you want to survive in today's global business, you have no option but to become a tech company. Experienced software engineer and entrepreneur Jared Hobbs shares his insights into what companies are doing these days that most people are not entirely aware of. As he dives deeper into how companies have evolved and are evolving, he also discusses how this evolution has impacted the tech world. Jared shares some concepts on how to get investors and how and when to capitalize your company other than the traditional ways. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Human progress and societal growth almost always influence each other. The increased pressure and the ability of man to rise to challenges paves the way for more learning and growth. In this episode, Patrick Donohoe interviews Dr. Walter E. Williams, an economist, commentator, and academic, to talk about societal or human progress. Dr. Williams explains that the core driving principles and structure of society is paramount to the idea of capitalism and discusses the environment in which capitalism most thrives. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Positive influence from significant people can bring a positive impact to your ventures in life and in business. In this episode, Kim Butler, the Founder of Partners for Prosperity and Cofounder of Prosperity Economics Movement, walks us through her experiences in business. Inspired by Dan Sullivan's Strategic Coach, Kathy Kolbe, and Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, she relates how their guidance and definition of success has given her the freedom to be herself. Shaping your habits can pave the way to shaping your life. Kim says by controlling these habits, you can serve yourself better. Learn more about Kim and be inspired by her journey. Indeed, you can succeed in doing business your own way. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube

Capitalism is the greatest economic system in human history because it's lifted more people out of poverty than any system in human history and allowed for the conditions for great human flourishing and great technological advancements. This is according to Peter Wehner, a New York Times contributing Op-Ed writer covering American politics and conservative thought and a popular media commentator on politics. Wehner is also a veteran of three White House administrations and author of the books Wealth and Justice, The Morality of Democratic Capitalism, and The Death of Politics. In this episode, he dives into the aspects and dynamics of capitalism. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Wealth Standard community today: TheWealthStandard.com The Wealth Standard Facebook Paradigm Life Instagram Paradigm Life Twitter The Wealth Standard Youtube