Is it bad enough yet? Excellence means acting before it is
Gary's Gulch
One of my heroes and a great Patriot, Dan Bongino would ask this repeatedly on his podcast and radio show before he accepted the position as 2nd in charge at the FBI. When people constantly endured incremental losses of freedom and agency, he would point out that is simply wasn't bad enough for them to put a stop to it yet. How do we avoid this cycle of pain and change beforehand? I've got some thoughts, listen in! Highlights Question to the audience: Facing life challenges? Insight from Russell Brand on life difficulties. Personal struggle with faith and surrendering to God. ...
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If life is constantly hard, YOU are doing it to Yourself!
Gary's Gulch
Gary explores the power of surrendering to divine guidance in overcoming life’s challenges. Reflecting on a compelling conversation between Charlie Kirk and Russell Brand, Gary discusses how ego often stands in the way of truly listening to what God wants. This episode is a thoughtful reminder that leaning on faith and acknowledging moments of divine intervention can help navigate life’s complexities. Perfect for listeners seeking encouragement and a deeper understanding of faith in everyday struggles. Highlights Personal struggle and life’s challenges. Russell Brand’s...
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Stop Putting Off Living Your Life!
Gary's Gulch
This episode summarizing what I and Gary's Gulch podcast are about was inspired by my client and friend Glenn. Inspired by Chat GPT's feedback on what Agency and Gary's Gulch are all about, I discuss in detail what agency is and how to stop denying yourself today to save out of fear of retirement. I'm certain God thinks you can do both, and it is my life's mission to be the guide that helps you achieve a life of prosperity both today and in retirement. Highlights Strategy for minimizing taxes. Balance between present living and future savings. Animal instincts and financial...
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Finding Your Purpose is the Key to Everything
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It has been said that "The Day You Were Born, a Problem Was Solved". That's the purpose of your life, to solve that unique problem with the specific talents you were given by God to use. How do you find it? Why is it so important? Listen in and find out. Highlights Birth as a solution: Embracing purpose. Elon Musk’s mission and societal advancement. Donald Trump’s journey and divine purpose. Finding purpose through divine guidance. Insight from Henry Ford’s legacy and balance. Donald Trump: A perspective on leadership and peace. Grateful mentality and...
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A Nation that Prays will Prosper
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This is the final part of our reflection on America as a Nation founded in Christianity and why it matters. President Trump famously and very recently stated in a speech "A Nation that Prays is a Nation that Prospers". I explain and tie that statement to Part 1 where Charlie Kirk expertly described the importance of our Declaration of Independence. Come listen in and learn why believing in God is essential for the continued survival of a civilized and successful human race. Highlights Existence of God Justified Trump: Nation That Prays Prospers Charlie Kirk and Chesterton’s...
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God in the USA, Part 1 - Celebrating America's Declaration and Upcoming 250th Birthday
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This is the first of a two part series on understanding WHY America has been successful for 2 1/2 centuries and why it will for centuries to come - God is using the USA as his tool to attract and protect his children. Big statement? Yes, but it is true and accurate. This first part is a rebroadcast of Charlie Kirk's recent speech on the importance of our Declaration of Independence and my comments to highlight his key points. Highlights Significance of the Declaration of Independence Importance of Consistency in Podcasting Value of Ideal Subscribers Shift to Tuesday...
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Stop Repelling the VIPs in your life! Words and tonality matter
Gary's Gulch
It has been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it is with your potential client, a new boss or your future mate, words and tonality carry a lot of weight and the ones you are using may be torpedoing your chances. Are you presenting yourself using words and a timid tone that are both full of toxic baggage? Listen in and let's find out. Highlights Questioning speech impacting opportunities. The future relationship with AI. Generational gap in job interviews. Confidence through vocal inflection. Authoritative communication vs....
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Can Passive Investing be done safely with Whitney Elkins-Hutten
Gary's Gulch
Many alternative investors see passive investing in syndications as the Easy Button for mailbox money. There are many pitfalls in all kinds of investments including syndications and the only way to reduce that is through education and personal involvement in due diligence. That's why I introduce you in this podcast to one of the best investor educators in the industry. Enjoy this interview with Whitney Elkins-Hutten. Highlights Historical outsourcing of financial management. The importance of self-education in finance. The risk of abdicating financial responsibility. Pitfalls of...
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Advice from my Dad - Happy Father's Day!
Gary's Gulch
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! I reflect on stories and wise sayings my father shared and lived out when I was a kid. Like your dad, he taught me timeless lessons that four decades later still fuels my passion for greatness - listen in to see how compassion, wisdom, kindness and street smarts from dad can lead to Agency, Freedom and preserving the American dream for your family. Highlights Inspirational wisdom from Uncle John. Father as best friend and mentor. Building a leaf book with Dad. Grace and learning from mistakes. Hardship, judgment, and...
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Reduce Taxes without the High Risk
Gary's Gulch
In this episode, I discuss the tools available in 2025 and for the next few years that allow business owners and high-earning W2 earners to eliminate the very destructive higher tax brackets without taking risk that you lose all the investment. Saving your hard-earned money from taxes is a powerful emotion and enables the "tax tail to wag the dog" - we get into investments we would not have made with people we don't know because of this emotion. Listen in to hear how reducing taxes is achievable with lower risk strategies in Hierarchy of Wealth Tier 2 - things you directly control. ...
info_outlineIn this episode, I discuss the tools available in 2025 and for the next few years that allow business owners and high-earning W2 earners to eliminate the very destructive higher tax brackets without taking risk that you lose all the investment. Saving your hard-earned money from taxes is a powerful emotion and enables the "tax tail to wag the dog" - we get into investments we would not have made with people we don't know because of this emotion. Listen in to hear how reducing taxes is achievable with lower risk strategies in Hierarchy of Wealth Tier 2 - things you directly control.
Highlights
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Personal connection to taxes pain.
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Parable of earning money value.
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Lessons from failed investments.
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Questioning ethical tax reduction.
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Real estate depreciation strategy.
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Hierarchy of wealth explanation.
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Section 179 and business benefits.
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Captive insurance as a strategy.
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Comfort with paying reasonable taxes.
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