How to Save Six Figures on College Tuition with Smart Financial Aid Strategies
Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy Podcast
Release Date: 06/04/2025
Exit Planning Secrets: Maximize Business Value and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy Podcast
Today we have a remarkable guest joining us, Cameron Bishop. Cameron is a Managing Director at Raincatcher and a seasoned veteran in the world of business acquisitions and exits. Over his career, Cameron has sat on every side of the table—as a CEO, a buyer, and an advisor—shepherding deals totaling more than half a billion dollars. He has seen first-hand why nearly 80% of businesses that attempt to sell never actually do and understands the emotional and financial stakes involved in selling a company. In this episode, host Dave Wolcott dives deep with Cameron into the often misunderstood...
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Private Credit Investing: High Yields, Diversification & Cash Flow
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In this Wealth Strategy Deep Dive, Dave Wolcott unpacks one of the fastest-growing opportunities in alternative investments—private credit. With traditional banks tightening lending standards, private credit has surged from $500 billion a decade ago to nearly $2 trillion in 2025. This asset class offers investors higher yields, downside protection through collateralized loans, and steady, non-correlated income streams that outperform traditional bonds and many real estate investments. Through real-world examples—like Florida roofing companies who turned to private credit after hurricanes...
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Cash Flow Over 401(k)s: Build Passive Income with Real Assets
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Invest in Yourself: The #1 Wealth Strategy for High Achievers
Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy Podcast
In this Wealth Strategy Deep Dives episode, Dave Wolcott unpacks one of the biggest common denominators among highly successful people: they invest in themselves first. From masterminds and personal development to daily habits like meditation, journaling, and fitness, Dave explains why focusing on your growth delivers the highest ROI—often 10x to 100x. He also reminds us that success isn’t just about net worth. It’s about advancing consciousness, designing your life intentionally, surrounding yourself with the right people, and creating lasting impact. Money follows when you focus...
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Build Wealth with Banks’ Money: Creative Financing & Credit Stacking Strategies
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Today’s episode is packed with inspiration and practical strategies as we welcome Brandon Elliott, a self-made real estate investor with a journey unlike any other. Brandon is the founder of Credit Counsel Elite, and his story takes us from a childhood of scarcity, through dangerous setbacks, and ultimately to financial freedom. After surviving a life-altering explosion, Brandon transformed his mindset and set out to master the art of leveraging banks’ money—what he calls “OBM: Other Banks’ Money”—to build an impressive $14 million real estate portfolio and generate over $50,000...
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The Blueprint for Building Wealth Beyond Wall Street
Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy Podcast
In this solo episode of Wealth Strategy Deep Dives, I share the foundational principles behind building true, lasting wealth outside of Wall Street. Over the past 25 years, I’ve invested in alternative assets, studied passive income theory versus accumulation theory, and built businesses that focus on both growing and protecting capital. What I’ve discovered—and what I share in today’s conversation—is that wealth isn’t just about tactics like real estate or oil and gas investments. Those are tools. The real key is clarity. Clarity around your vision, your values, and how...
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How to Build Wealth Like a Family Office Using Alternative Assets
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Today we have a fascinating episode with Daniel Brereton, Director at Equity Multiple, and a true expert in both traditional and alternative investments. Daniel’s journey is as impressive as it is educational—after serving as an Army officer, he translated his leadership and analytical skills to the world of private markets, first at UBS advising pensions and endowments, and now helping everyday investors unlock access to institutional-quality real estate deals. Host Dave Wolcott explores Daniel’s evolution from the military to the cutting edge of wealth strategy, shining a light on how...
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Why Building a Dream Team is the Secret to Lasting Wealth
Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy Podcast
In this solo episode of Wealth Strategy Deep Dives, Dave shares one of the most powerful keys to building legacy wealth—creating your dream team. Too often, investors try to grow alone, but the ultra-wealthy know that scaling wealth requires surrounding yourself with experts who can help you protect, preserve, and multiply your assets. Dave walks through the essential roles every investor should consider, from a functional medicine doctor and nutritionist who keep you performing at your peak, to proactive tax planners, asset protection attorneys, insurance strategists, and risk managers who...
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What Wall Street Won’t Tell You: True Wealth Strategies Using Self Directed IRAs
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Today’s episode is an absolute must-listen for anyone eager to take charge of their financial future and break free from the Wall Street roller coaster. We’re joined by Kaaren Hall, the founder and CEO of U Direct IRA Services, and a true force in the world of Self Directed IRAs. With a background rooted in real estate, mortgage servicing, and loan origination, Kaaren brings over a decade of hands-on experience empowering investors to diversify their retirement funds beyond conventional stocks and bonds. Throughout this informative conversation, Kaaren unpacks the opportunities and...
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Accumulation Theory Vs. Passive Income
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In this special solo episode of Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy, Dave Wolcott breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in wealth building—the difference between an accumulation strategy and a passive income strategy. While traditional financial planning focuses on building a nest egg for retirement, Dave explains why shifting your mindset to prioritize consistent, sustainable cash flow can give you true freedom—no matter your age. He challenges the conventional retirement narrative, showing how freedom of purpose, time, and relationships matters far more than a...
info_outlineToday’s episode is packed with value for anyone thinking about the daunting challenge of college costs. Our guest, Seth Greene, is the founder of HowToFindMoneyForCollege.com and a leading authority in helping families navigate the ever-increasing expenses of higher education. Drawing from his personal journey and years of experience, Seth’s company has helped families save over $30,000 per year, per child, through smart financial aid optimization and strategic planning.
Host Dave Wolcott dives deep with Seth, who shares not only his own story—starting with his family’s struggle to pay for Syracuse University—but also the surprising methods his firm uses to “game the system” and maximize college financial aid legally and intelligently. In a market where tuition is rising and the value of a degree is under constant debate, Seth’s advice offers hope and real solutions for parents, grandparents, and even future students themselves.
Listeners will find this episode especially useful whether their children are toddlers or already in college. Seth’s straightforward strategies are designed to protect family wealth and open doors to significant college savings—sometimes well into six figures over four years.
In this episode, we discuss:
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The biggest misconceptions about who qualifies for college financial aid
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How to legally manipulate your Expected Family Contribution (now called the Student Aid Index)
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Why 529 College Savings Plans might actually hurt your financial aid eligibility
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Creative structures like using cash value life insurance and business income planning to reduce college costs
Tune in to discover actionable, little-known strategies that could transform your family’s education funding—and your overall wealth trajectory.