From Big Four to Back Nine: A Father-Son Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Generational Wealth
Release Date: 05/27/2024
From Tonga to the NFL: Steven “Venny” Paea's Iron Mindset
The Bigger Life Podcast
Born in New Zealand, raised in Tonga, and recruited off a rugby pitch—Steven “Venny” Pāea fought his way from being a sixth-string JUCO walk-on to becoming a second-round NFL Draft pick for the Chicago Bears. In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Venny shares the raw truth behind his journey: Leaving rugby behind and stepping into American football at 15 Culture shock, learning English, and gaining 65 lbs to earn a shot How “burn the ships” became his mantra at Snow College Breaking the NFL Combine bench press record with 49 reps of 225 lbs Draft day...
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From Viral Videos to Empire Strategies w/ Justin Manning
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On today’s episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Ben sits down with Justin Manning — entrepreneur, creator, and CEO of Empire Strategies. Justin opens up about his path from wedding videography to running multiple ventures, the viral Instagram video he made with his dad that racked up over 12 million views, and the hard lessons he learned about trying too many businesses at once. He shares the turning point that came through an intense breathwork experience, how it reshaped his faith and clarity, and why building a focused “true north” has transformed his life. We dive...
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Emotional Money & Building Businesses That Last – with Alex Mashburn
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Alex Mashburn went from knocking doors in summer sales to owning multiple real estate investments and building a wedding venue empire. In this episode, Alex shares how childhood moments sparked his drive for financial freedom, why most “passive” income isn’t really passive, and how wedding venues tap into emotional money—making them both recession-resistant and highly profitable. We break down: • The two types of summer sales reps—and which one actually wins long term • Why every real estate deal is really a business • How to spot and scale overlooked, high-margin opportunities...
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From Broken Dreams to 100+ Deals: How Landon Moore Built a Real Estate Empire on Servant Leadership
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In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Ben sits down with Landon Moore—real estate investor, creative finance expert, and passionate family man. Landon shares his journey from shattering his ankle and losing his golf scholarship to building a thriving real estate business with over 100 creative deals closed. You’ll learn: How Landon started with a W2 engineering job and scaled into full-time investing His early struggles, biggest mindset shifts, and gratitude-based habits Creative finance breakdowns (Subto, seller finance, novations) How he’s automating,...
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From Family Business to Freedom: Daniella Divine’s Blueprint | Bigger Life Podcast
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In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Ben sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Divine. From growing up in her dad’s small flooring shop to buying it back decades later on a 1x multiple, Daniella shares the real, unfiltered story of building wealth through blue-collar business. They dive deep into: ✅ Buying a family business without overpaying — and why low multiples are a goldmine ✅ Hiring the RIGHT GM to run operations so you can keep your freedom ✅ Using cash-flowing businesses to fund bigger plays in commercial real estate like strip malls, car washes, and...
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Building Bigger: Marriage, Risk, and the Entrepreneur’s Leap with Shane & Andrea Wilde
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In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, we sit down with Shane and Andrea Wilde — a powerhouse couple building business and legacy in lockstep. Andrea, founder of The Live Big Collective, helps wives of Utah entrepreneurs find meaning, connection, and personal power. Shane made the leap from golden-handcuff W-2 life into the world of luxury real estate — all while raising two daughters and learning how to navigate entrepreneurship as a couple. We talk about the calculated (or “educatedly calculated”) risks they took, what it really means to live big, and how riding rebar in...
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From Jobsite to Dream Homes: The Rise of Tanner Garfield
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From swinging hammers at 15 to building some of the most jaw-dropping homes in southern Utah, Tanner Garfield’s journey is anything but ordinary. As the founder of Strata Homes, Tanner opens up about what it really takes to build a thriving design and construction company — the long nights, the high expectations, and the loneliness that can come with leadership. We dive into: How he built Strata Homes from the ground up What to do when your team makes mistakes Lessons on leadership, ownership, and resilience How entrepreneurship affects marriage, fatherhood, and...
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What’s next for the Bigger Life Podcast?
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A lot has happened, and a lot more to come! We are excited to announce our long awaited return to the Bigger Life Podcast. Stay tuned for our exciting episode coming Tuesday, May 27!
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Balancing Growth, Family, and the Future: Real Estate, AI, and the Bigger Life with Nick Rastopchin
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In this episode, Ben Gottfredson sits down with real estate pro and longtime friend Nick Rastopchin to unpack the real behind-the-scenes of balancing a thriving business with family life. Nick opens up about the real estate market shifts, how AI could reshape the industry, and why he believes the key to long-term success is consistency over shortcuts. They dive into the do’s and don’ts of content creation, the truth about scaling a small business, how to keep your priorities straight, and why chasing meaning matters more than just chasing money. Whether you’re in real estate, an...
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When is Murder Justified? Thoughts with Big Ben
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In this episode, Ben Gottfredson gives an update on life in the moving and storage world—what’s new with Big Ben’s Moving & Storage and the latest in the storage investing game. Then, we dive into the wild world of insurance: is it all just a massive scam? We break down the controversy with UHC, Luigi (whoever that guy is), and all the drama that’s been stirring. Oh, and we casually debate whether murder can ever be justified. Yeah, it’s one of those episodes. Buckle up—it’s about to get interesting. 🎧 Listen now and let us know what you think!
info_outlineIn this episode of Beyond Net Worth Podcast, we delve into the world of generational wealth and legacy building with Jake Lindsey, a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor. Jake shares his unique perspective on wealth, shaped by his father's entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned growing up. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing family wealth, the importance of instilling strong values in future generations, and the strategies Jake and his family have implemented to ensure their legacy extends beyond financial success.
Episode Highlights:
- The Genesis of Overstock.com: Jake shares the fascinating story of how his father, Jason Lindsey, co-founded Overstock.com, a pioneering online retailer, after identifying a gap in the market for overstock inventory.
- Navigating Generational Wealth: Jake discusses the complexities of managing family wealth and the importance of creating a structure that encourages hard work, financial responsibility, and philanthropy in future generations.
- The Momentum Ventures Model: Jake explains how he and his siblings have created a family investment fund called Momentum Ventures, designed to foster collaboration, learning, and responsible wealth management among family members.
- The Back Nine Investment: Jake details his involvement in the Back Nine, a golf simulator franchise, highlighting the due diligence process, deal structure, and the importance of aligning incentives between investors and founders.
- Lessons from a Mentor: Jake shares valuable insights he has gained from his father, emphasizing the importance of fairness, integrity, and creating win-win situations in business dealings.
- Beyond Financial Success: Jake reflects on the importance of using wealth to make a positive impact on the world and the role of philanthropy in building a lasting legacy.
Key Takeaways:
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Building generational wealth requires more than just financial success; it involves instilling strong values, fostering collaboration, and creating a structure that empowers future generations to make a positive impact.
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Investing in businesses and real estate can be a powerful tool for wealth creation, but it's crucial to conduct thorough due diligence, align incentives with founders, and prioritize fairness and integrity in deal-making.
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Leaving a lasting legacy involves using wealth to make a difference in the world, whether through philanthropy, mentorship, or creating opportunities for others.