Busting Financial Myths
Gary's Gulch
In this episode I tackle some common 'partial truths' that I hear from financial pundits and as concerns from clients who have encountered them and been sucked into their surface level statement. Context is huge, and understanding if these financial myths have any truth or apply at all to your situation is key to long term success. Please provide feedback if this episode was valuable or if you disagree - Highlights Lies vs. myths in finance. Misleading financial taglines. Whole life insurance expense debate. Liquidity during crises. Universal life insurance misconceptions....
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Finding Purpose and Growing your Ideal Tribe
Gary's Gulch
In this episode I replay a conversation I had for an upcoming Purpose and Cause book I'm writing with other graduate members of Tammi Brannan's Blueprint Process community. We discuss my unique purpose to help business owners, real estate investors and legacy-minded families grow their agency and freedoms. We also discuss a bit of my journey with God and how it has helped me gain focus and specificity on what I do, with whom I do it, and why. Highlights Never finish, always grow Importance of purpose Transformation through self-awareness Freedom through spiritual connection Letting...
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Life Lessons - Part 1
Gary's Gulch
I've been asked for years to do a podcast on Lessons from my unusual life's journey - Farmer, US Naval Academy, Nuclear Submarine Command, Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon, Real Estate and Financial Services. I'm also collecting materials over time to do a book, and this is the result - multi-part Life Lessons presentation across many podcast episodes with a current events flavor. Today we go over working hard at a young age and listening to divine guidance. Let me know what you think! Highlights Efficient Social Media Management. Launching a Pool Service Business. Teaching Sons Business...
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10 Commandments of Investing - Feedback from Jason Hartman's Empowered Investor Live event
Gary's Gulch
I provide quick takeaways from a fantastic real estate investing event I've attended for many years - Jason Hartman's Empowered Investor Live, and replay a classic training he did for the event many years ago, the 10 Commandments of investing that are as relevant today as they were 12 years ago. Highlights Powerful client relationships and building lasting connections. Revisiting insightful Meet the Masters event of 2012. Ten Commandments of Real Estate Investing. Cultivating and maintaining financial guidance leadership. Be your own best advisor in real estate. Importance of direct...
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Life Phases Part 3 - Legacy
Gary's Gulch
In this last part of our 3-part series on financial life we talk Legacy. I explain how legacy differs from generational financial wealth and how to sustain it long after you are gone. Some of it is about legal structures, but most is about setting the mindset and environment to perpetuate that mindset. Come listen in! Highlights Confidence in U.S. military leadership. Criticism of war profiteering. Establishing a lasting legacy. Rockefeller Trust and its purpose. Structure and adaptability of trusts. Importance of leaving a positive impact. Shared personal experiences for legacy. Hosting...
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Life Stages Part 2 - Income
Gary's Gulch
I provide a brief sneak preview of my trip report from visiting MidSouth home buyers in Memphis, TN, and Little Rock, AR. Then I discuss part 2 in our current 3-part focus series, the financial stages of life = Income. Highlights Arkansas: Landlord-friendly laws. Memphis rehabs and new construction. Income phase discussion. Transition to income phase. Trading assets for cash flow. Annuities and financial planning. Reverse mortgage benefits. Turning assets into cash flow. Importance of integrity in investments. Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Gary Pinkerton ...
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Finances Phase One - Growth of the Assets
Gary's Gulch
In this first of the three-part series on financial phases of life in the 21st century, we focus on growing the assets - How, When and in What order. I also give a trip report from Miami and Vegas and a prelude to the many events I have coming across the US this year. I'd love to connect with you in person for masterminding, drinks or dinner and fellowship. Highlights Phases of adult financial life: growth, income, legacy. Longevity of growth phase compared to animal behavior. Concept of legacy beyond wealth. Importance of remaining in growth phase for mental health. Mindset of abundance and...
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Family Banking with Wade Reed - Part 2
Gary's Gulch
I start off with feedback on listener questions and comments and then dive into part two of my conversation with Wade Reed on his podcast Wealth Acceleration. We dig into the benefits of Paradigm Life's approach to Wealth Strategy that sets itself apart by occurring through a lens of Certainty, not chance. Highlights Age and life insurance feasibility. Whole life vs. term insurance. High premiums for older age explained. Misleading average annual returns. Real-life example illustrating return math. Whole life insurance as a stable asset. Balancing risk and control in personal finance....
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Navigating Financial Uncertainty with Wade Reed in Family Bank Part 1
Gary's Gulch
In this two part episode, I'm a guest on my friend and colleague Wade Reed's Wealth Acceleration podcast. We discuss how I got to this industry as a 30 year military veteran and someone with no financial expertise beginning from a scarce childhood in farming. It is a great conversation filled with lessons that hopefully will help you on your journey to Agency. Highlights Electric vs. Gas-powered car debate. Introduction to Wealth Acceleration Podcast. Gary’s military background and financial turning points. Impact of early financial struggles on mindset. Commanding a submarine and financial...
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Financial and Business Lessons - A Veteran's Perspective
Gary's Gulch
I'm often asked what I learned in the military, or at the US Naval Academy; commanding a nuclear submarine; or as a Division Director for the Pentagon Joint Chiefs. I'll get to those in dedicated future episodes that are in the queue, but today I want to address business lessons and what that shift from W2 earner in the military for almost 30 years to a sales career and business ownership taught me. I cover why I chose what I did and the keys to success that I learned. These are applicable to all aspects of living an inspired and abundant life - listen in and let me know if these nuggets...
info_outlineI share my story of the yo-yo of dieting over the years. I've tried them all, and most are successful until I stress eat my way back to the top. What I've learned in my spiritual and financial journey of late is that Agency holds the key to the permanent solution. Listen in!
Highlights
- Attempting different diets: experiences and results.
- Mention of carnivore diet and personal experience.
- Natural hygiene concept from Fit for Life book.
- Personal reasons for moving away from a meat-only diet.
- Consistency in dieting and exploring Fit for Life for long-term results.
- Discussion on separating fruit from other meals for better digestion.
- Why people fail at dieting: environmental influences.
- Importance of creating a stress-free environment.
- Linking financial control with health and dieting success.
- Analogy: A healthy person has a million dreams; an unhealthy person has one.
- How control over life helps in maintaining diet and health.
- Becoming the master of your own environment and choices.
- The spiritual aspect of health and imperfection.
- Everything created in seven days: learning through challenges.
- Experiences and challenges are intended for personal growth.
- Importance of maintaining health for achieving life goals.
Links and Resources from this Episode
- Connect with Gary Pinkerton
- https://www.paradigmlife.net/
- [email protected]
- https://garypinkerton.com/
- https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360
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